《My Informative Cultivation Life》


 Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Please, Master, Hit the Road

    "Cough cough! As your master, my time hase. Before I die, can my disciple answer me one question?"


    "Please speak, Master."


    "If I were to take possession of your body, would you kill me?"


    "I would!" came a decisive answer.


    "Oh, the sin, the sin... I am your master. I taught you the cultivation technique, allowed you to cultivate, and yet you won''t let me take possession of your body?"


    "Quit your grumbling and check if this urn is good enough. If not, I''ll get another one." Yang Ji nced at him sidelong, hoisting a palm-sized medicine bottle.


    "You fiend! Should I stuff what''s left of me down your mouth?"


    The elder sat copsed in therge chair, his life fading away, his aging muscles twitching, so angry that he coughed up blood.


    "I never imagined that I, Luo Xiong, having schemed my whole life, would end up falling into the hands of a fledgling like you. I kidnapped you when you were young, didn''t let you have contact with the outside world, and expected your life to be pure as a nk sheet of paper. How could you be even more cunning than me?"


    The elder''s face showed signs of illness, his hair white and sparse, his spirit extremely feeble. Coughing up blood, he spoke hatefully while clutching the longsword thrust into his chest.


    "Do you have anyst words, Master? If not, then please proceed on your way," Yang Ji said indifferently.


    "My heart is filled with frustration. I fed you a Gu Insect; how is it that you remain unaffected?" The elder''s suppressed resentment came gushing forth as old blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.


    "Because... I never ate it," Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Impossible, absolutely impossible! I can sense that the Gu Insect is within you," Luo Xiong said hoarsely and vehemently.


    "Oh, are you talking about this one? It sure helped me out by providing a cover."


    Yang Ji smiled faintly, producing a green frog from his bosom.


    At the moment, it was lying there with bulging, twisted eyes and its long tongue lolling out, its face awash with an unwillingness to die.


    "The Gu Insect is inside it? How did you see through it? I fed you medicine pills to aid in your cultivation, and you guarded against me? What a fiend of a disciple you are," Luo Xiong said, beating his chest in despair and brimming with resentment.


    All the while, he was also utterly perplexed,


    "I''ve fed you so many medicine pills; how did you urately identify the one containing the Gu Insect?"


    "The medicine pill you gave me had the words ''Gu Insect'' written in big letters floating above it. Only a fool would eat it."


    Yang Ji gave him a sidelong nce, not hiding his annoyance.


    "What did you say? There were words floating above the medicine pill?" Luo Xiong''s pupils shrank with puzzlement.


    "That''s my Golden Finger," Yang Ji said casually.


    "What is a Golden Finger?"


    "Ah, even if I exined, you wouldn''t understand," Yang Ji said, shaking his head.


    In truth, he was quite dissatisfied with this Golden Finger. It wasn''t like the little green bottle that could cultivate Spiritual Medicine, it didn''t have features like lucky draws or daily check-ins, and it could only be used to see some informational disys with his eyes.


    When he looked towards the nearby fire, the text "Ordinary fire, remaining burning time: two hours" would appear above it.


    If he added some firewood, the informational disy would change to "Ordinary fire, remaining burning time: six hours."


    Looking at the medicine bottles and herbs on the table, with just a nce, he would see the informational disy: "Grade-One Powder for Anesthesia, induces numbness," "Grade-One Hemostatic Powder, stops bleeding," "Thirty-Year Blood Vine, revitalizes blood and generates fluid."


    The age, effect, and grade would all be disyed.


    Looking up at the sky, "The sky is a bit dim, light rain will fall in two hours."


    Gazing at the frog in his hand, "Dead for fifty breaths, death by Gu Insect."


    Even when looking at people, simr information was disyed.


    Over the past decade or so, the disy above Luo Xiong''s head kept changing.


    "Damaged Foundation," "Despair," "Hope," "Nourishment," "Deception," "Cultivation Dropped, Fifth Layer of Qi Refining," and so on.


    This is simr to statuses on WeChat like "Blissful", "Cracking Up", "Seeking Good Luck", "Exhausted", "Lying t", and so on.


    Having studied these information disys for eighteen years, Yang Ji found that aside from some conveniences, they seemed to offer no other benefits.


    But today, his view of his Golden Finger dramatically changed as it helped him to seek good fortune and avoid disasters, turning peril into safety and counteracting Luo Xiong''s move.


    "You treacherous disciple, as your master, I have always been amiable towards you and hid my emotions very well. How did you know I was nning to seize your body? You actually guarded against me." Luo Xiong said bitterly.


    He couldn''t fathom how a "nk te" who''d been "confined" by him for eighteen years and was ignorant of the world''s ways could see through his scheme.


    "Your head has been bearing the word ''Body Seizing'' every day, and I''m not blind. Cheap master, I must say, these years you''ve truly scared me to death. Just think about it, you''ve been unting the word ''Body Seizing'' before me every day, isn''t it creepy? Even in broad daylight, it makes me break out in cold sweats."


    Yang Ji grinded his teeth as he said this, clearly still frightened.


    "The word ''Body Seizing'' above my head? Did your damned Golden Finger reveal that too?" Luo Xiong couldn''t help but cough up old blood, somewhat angrily.


    "Now that things are clear, let''s be on our way!" Yang Ji dered with a steady gaze.


    "Ah, you treacherous disciple, couldn''t you let your master die on his own?"


    Seemingly epting his fate, Luo Xiong sighed deeply, "Ah, I thought I captured a white sheep, but it turned out to be a wolf. It was my misjudgment."


    "I have one more question, master. Even if you knew I was aware of your n to seize my body, how did you know that I was going to act today, after so many years?"


    "Your preemptive thrust with your sword really caught me off guard. The timing was just perfect."


    Yang Ji nced at him sidelong and said, "The moment you came in, I saw ''Countdown till doom: Half a stick of incense'' floating above your head. If I didn''t act first, would I not be a fool?"


    "Pfft!"


    "It''s your Golden Finger again? It really is the enemy of my entire life." Luo Xiong was extremely frustrated, feeling a real surge of blood bursting forth and sttering all over the ground.


    He thought his n was wless, yet in another''s eyes, it appeared as obvious as a maiden running naked.


    Not only was he fully exposed, but he was also thoroughly trampled.


    A total loss, both wife and soldiers, a real disaster.


    "Ah!"


    With a deep sigh, Luo Xiong looked up mournfully at his seemingly harmless and handsome disciple and said,


    "Onest question, master. I never taught you any techniques, so why was your stab at me so fast and urate? So deadly and fierce?"


    Yang Ji chuckled inwardly and casually replied, "Swordsmanship, huh? Where Ie from, everyone knows it!"


    Before crossing over, he was the man who bought a shark tooth sword in a TikTok live stream.


    After leveling three patches of rapeseed fields and hacking through two small woods, he had refined the eighteen basic sword moves to perfection.


    Having been in the Cultivation World for eighteen years, spurred on by the word "Body Seizing" above his head, he practiced madly day after day. It wasn''t a technique, but it was as good as one.


    Now that he had cultivated the way of the immortals and with the aid of spiritual energy, the sword strike he delivered was enormously powerful, breaking through Luo Xiong''s protective spiritual energy in one strike.


    Of course, the most important reason was that Luo Xiong was already decrepit.


    His foundation was severely damaged, and his previous Eighth Layer of Qi Refining had plummeted to the Fifth Layer.


    Now, as a fellow Fifth Layer of Qi Refining, Yang Ji naturally wasn''t afraid of him.


    At this moment, watching the "Countdown till doom: Ten breaths" floating above Luo Xiong''s head, memories shed through his mind, and Yang Ji couldn''t help but sigh,


    "No matter what, we were master and disciple. If you have anyst words, say them quickly."


    "Burn a few of your paper figures for your master so I won''t be lonely down below," Luo Xiong requested with bulging eyes before lowering his head.


    "Humph! That''s a request I cannot fulfill, master. But my daopanion might burn a few more for you."


    Yang Ji shrugged helplessly and looked at the corpse before him, finally rxing both in spirit and body.

 Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Difficult Cultivation

    Eighteen years.


    A full eighteen years.


    Yang Ji was finally free.


    With Luo Xiong''s constraints and threats gone, the sky was high, and the earth was wide; he was at ease and could go wherever he wanted.


    His emotions, suppressed for eighteen years, burst forth, though he had intended to shout it out, the stuffiness merely rushed to his chest and was heavily exhaled through his nostrils.


    With Luo Xiong''s death, the cause and effect had ended, and unexpectedly, he felt a sense of emptiness.


    Shaking his head, Yang Ji extended his hand and pulled out the Flying Sword from Luo Xiong''s chest.


    He then began to search the body and quickly found a Storage Bag, the size of a palm, as he had hoped for.


    Yang Ji took a deep breath, his heart pounding with excitement, and hurriedly reached out with his Divine Sense to feel what was inside.


    Instantly, his eyes lit up with surprise.


    "Indeed! My sword stroke was as fast as the wind, as swift as lightning; my cheap master had no idea it wasing. With one strike, he was severely injured, his spirit weakened, and he couldn''t even destroy his own Storage Bag. This treasure has fallen into my hands for no cost."


    Yang Ji was overjoyed.


    His Divine Sense immediately entered the Storage Bag, and after a sweep, his face quickly turned to "loneliness".


    Aside from a few old robes and Silver Taels, there was nothing else inside.


    "It seems that in order to train me, my cheap master had exhausted all his savings, not even a single Spirit Stone left, no Medicine Pills either."


    Yang Ji shook his head repeatedly, but obtaining a Storage Bag was still a win.


    Right away, he prepared to cremate his cheap master''s robes.


    But just as he lifted a corner of the garment, his expression suddenly fixed.


    "What''s this..."


    "''Light Body Technique,'' ''Water-Following Sword Technique,'' ''Water Ascendancy Technique''?"


    "Hahaha, my good master indeed. He always refused to teach me all of the ''Water Ascendancy Technique,'' but I never thought thest fiveyers would be in this Storage Bag. It seems I need to give him a grand burial after all."


    Looking at the three secret manuals hidden beneath the robes, Yang Ji was excited beyond measure. With thesest fiveyers of techniques, he would be able to cultivate to the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining.


    The acquisition of the ''Water-Following Sword Technique'' and the ''Light Body Technique'' also increased his strength, giving him more confidence to face the as yet fully unexplored Cultivation World.


    Yang Ji was in high spirits, he quickly dealt with Luo Xiong''s body, burying it in the depths of the cave where he was located.


    This cave was warm in the winter and cool in the summer, with green stones paving the ground and all the necessities of life on hand; Yang Ji nned to use it for closed-door cultivation.


    Looking out of the cave, he now turned his gaze to himself, and various information appeared on his body.


    [Name: Yang Ji]


    [Spiritual Root: Lower-grade]


    [Longevity: 18/100]


    [Realm: Fifth Layer of Qi Refining (1/1600)]


    [Cultivation Technique: Water Ascendancy Technique]


    [Techniques: Water-Following Sword Technique (Uninitiated), Light Body Technique (Uninitiated)]


    Yang Ji sat cross-legged, with a dignified aura, his hands forming seals, and soon he entered meditation.


    [You begin toprehend the Water-Following Sword Technique.]


    [You haveprehended the wrong direction.]


    [You correct yourself in time and ponder again.]


    [You once againprehend the wrong direction.]


    [After five attempts, you finally embark on the correct path of enlightenment.]


    [A day has passed, and as you continue to ponder, you finally perceive a trace of the true essence of Water Tracing.]


    [Water Tracing means following the water; with one stroke of the sword, it aligns with the great current of the water flow, fierce and swift, fast and quick.]


    [You have mastered the basics of the Water-Following Sword Technique andprehended the Smooth Water Sword.]


    [Water-Following Sword Technique (Initiated): 1/10]


    Looking at the information disy, Yang Ji was calm.


    The same was true when he started cultivating the ''Water Ascendancy Technique''; there were prompts for correcting errors.


    This was what he found most satisfying about the Golden Finger.


    Cultivating Techniques and learning skills could save him from taking wrong turns and make the most of his limited time.


    Initially, he hadprehended the firstyer of the ''Water Ascendancy Technique'' within a single day and had cultivated a trace of spiritual power; Luo Xiong even eximed that he was a genius, truly a prodigy with exceptional understanding.


    However, in Yang Ji''s view, he simply applied his effort in the correct ce and achieved results with half the effort.


    After entering the doorway of the ''Water-Following Sword Technique,'' Yang Ji immediately stood up, picked up the longsword forged from furnace fire and ordinary iron beside him, and began to practice.


    [You have begun practicing the Water Tracing Sword Technique.]


    [The sword qi is cold and fierce; a sword shines brightly. With over a decade of foundational experience in fencing, you quickly get the hang of it, and your proficiency continuously increases.]


    [In your heart, you possess the true essence of following the water; the spiritual power flows through the sword body, turning into a raging torrent. With your sword following the water, the sword qi roars as if an angry dragon from the deep sea leaps forth, its power astonishing.]


    [Your sword moves are like the wind; each strike is swift and fierce. A point of white light suddenly appears in the air, the ultimate speed paired with unrivaled sharpness.]


    [After three days of unrelenting, diligent practice, your proficiency in the Water Tracing Sword Technique has increased by +6.]


    Boom!


    Suddenly, there was an explosive sound; the longsword Yang Ji thrust out violently shattered, turning into countless fragments that shot in all directions.


    "The sword burst?"


    Yang Ji looked at the hilt that remained in his hand, slightly shaking his head and said, "After all, a regr grade sword is not a magic artifact. Although I have been carefully controlling the amount of spiritual power I imbue, it still burst."


    There were no magic artifacts in Luo Xiong''s storage bag that could be used, which was somewhat regrettable.


    Now, without a suitable flying sword at hand, he gave up on that and sat down cross-legged to startprehending the ''Light Body Technique.''


    Like the ''Water-Following Sword Technique,'' he easily entered the doorway of the ''Light Body Technique'' in just one day.


    Practicing in the cave for a while, Yang Ji soon found that due to the size of the cave, the Light Body Skill was difficult to fully deploy.


    Deciding that it was better when his proficiency reached 2, he gave up on cultivation of the technique and began to rotate the Ling Water Technique to absorb spiritual energy and improve his cultivation.


    Although he had temporarily set aside the ''Water-Following Sword Technique'' and the ''Light Body Technique,'' Yang Ji highly valued the practice of these techniques in his heart.


    Luo Xiong had said to him before, "Without cultivating techniques in the world of cultivation, you are at the mercy of others once you step outside."


    To ordinary people, cultivation seems carefree and unbridled, little knowing that the path of cultivation is filled with strife. Without the ability to kill enemies with one sword, how can one establish a footing in this world of shadows and ughter?


    Luo Xiong''s verbal instruction and personal example served as the best warning and case.


    He has spoken to Yang Ji about some of his past events.


    The reason his foundation was damaged and he could hardly make any progress in cultivation was that he had a dispute with someone, which led to a fight that resulted in his foundation being destroyed.


    This was the pain of his lifetime.


    One could say that Luo Xiong too was a figure of tragedy, a minor reflection of the cruel world of cultivation.


    In this vast world of cultivation, hidden beneath the desire for ''longevity,'' are ughter,petition, shadows of des, and blood.


    Thedder to the pursuit of longevity is inevitably piled with skeletons!


    Despite the hardships of achieving longevity...


    But since Yang Ji had learned that he had crossed over into the world of cultivation, his goal had been to attain immortality.


    He wished to follow the path of emperors like those of Qin and Han, seeking the immortal path to longevity.


    However, constrained by his poor spiritual root and slow cultivation...


    Over the past eighteen years, even with Luo Xiong''s provision of various cultivation pills, Yang Ji''s cultivation had merely barely reached the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining.


    Yang Ji was well aware that his spiritual root was poor, so he cultivated diligently, wasting no time that could be used to enhance his cultivation.


    At this moment, he sat on a meditation cushion, forming hand seals, one hand above the other, positioned at the location of his dantian.


    As the Water Ascendancy Technique began to operate, the surrounding spiritual energy slowly gathered, like wisps of blue smoke, swirling into the space between his palms.


    The spiritual energy was quickly absorbed by the spiritual root and entered the body''s meridians for the microcosmic orbit.


    Finally, after refinement by the cultivation technique, it turned into pure spiritual power that converged in the dantian.


    Half a day passed, and after eighty-six microcosmic orbits, Yang Ji slowly opened his eyes.


    Yet, looking inside at the almost unchanged spiritual power within his dantian, he couldn''t help but frown.


    "The spiritual energy dispersed in the world is too mixed; my lower-grade root bone has difficulty absorbing it. The amount of spiritual energy refined in one go is too little, and such pure cultivation is really too slow."


    "No wonder my foster master used to look at me with a fleeting expression of [disdain] on his forehead."


    "Without pills providing pure spiritual energy, the speed of cultivating with my lower-grade root bone has been abruptly reset to its original state."


    Yang Ji sighed slightly and murmured unwillingly,


    "I didn''t expect that the days my foster master fed me were actually the happiest times of my cultivation."


    At the same time, he was extremely grateful that over the years, his frugal master had not found any other person with spiritual roots but no background, otherwise, he might have been reced.

 Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Plans, The Island

    Yang Ji shook his head and ceased practicing the cultivation technique.


    He couldn''t help but recall the words Luo Xiong had once told him.


    "With a lower-grade spiritual root, without the aid of medicine pills or a spiritual spring to assist in cultivation, it''s absolutely impossible to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm."


    It was a limitation of his congenital condition.


    Once his lifespan reached its limit and his life exhausted, his legs would kick out, and he would breathe hisst.


    From then on, immortality would be out of reach, and the path to bing an immortal would be hopeless.


    "This time, I realize that my cheap master must have deliberately said those words for me to hear. It seems he was disapproving of my slow cultivation due to my lower-grade spiritual root and couldn''t help but reveal his true thoughts," Yang Ji mused, supporting his chin, a glint in his eyes, "He was quite subtle, not directly saying that a lower-grade spiritual root is useless."


    At this moment, looking at his two attributes [Spiritual Root: Lower-grade] and [Lifespan: 18/100], he pondered for a moment and then decisively got to his feet.


    "No, it won''t do. Each subsequent level of cultivation is harder than thest, and I can feel that if I continue to cultivate in this cave, it will be impossible to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm before my time runs out. Besides, I don''t even have the method for Foundation Establishment.


    It seems I must go out and look for cultivation resources, and ideally, I should join a powerful sect."


    "I had my cheap master to shoulder the burdens before, but from here on out, I must rely on myself."


    With that, Yang Ji abandoned his ns to continue cultivating inside the cave.


    He packed the useful items into his storage bag and walked towards the entrance of the cave.


    Following the light, he stepped outside, only to see three young girls, each with graceful figures, fair skin, and beautiful faces.


    As soon as they saw Yang Ji emerge, the three resting girls were startled. They hastily grabbed the food tray that was ced to one side, lifted it over their shoulders, and bowed, saying,


    "Great, great sir, you haven''t eaten for many days!"


    Though they hadn''t seen Yang Ji before, they figured calling him "sir" was the right choice since he hade out of the secret cave.


    "What''s this? Servants responsible for meals and daily life? Each one so beautiful, my cheap master really knew how to enjoy himself. Seems there''s no need to arrange a Daopanion for him."


    Looking at the three girls trembling slightly, the word "afraid" floating above their heads, Yang Ji smiled and said, "You all can go. Go home. You''re free from now on."


    "Ah~" The three girls were shocked, all of them raising their heads, the "afraid" above them slowly turning into "surprise."


    "Great, great sir! Is it true?" They looked at the young man they had never seen before with excitement, their eyes brimming with hopeful light, and asked with trembling voices.


    "I yearn for longevity. Women are like a passing breeze to me. You can go now, you''re free," said Yang Ji, waving his hand.


    "But, but!" The three seemed hesitant, fearfully ncing towards the cave.


    "My master is in seclusion. He won''te out for ten or eight years. You should all go," Yang Ji said.


    "Thank you, great sir, thank you," the girls said excitedly, falling to their knees and kowtowing three times.


    They, like Yang Ji, had been abducted by Luo Xiong as children and now finally saw hope.


    Next to "surprise," a new word appeared, "grateful to the point of weeping."


    Yang Ji smiled gently and, without waiting for them to look up, he activated his Light Body Skill and soared into the sky.


    "I''ll ride the wind to the heavens, in pursuit of the Great Dao on my path to longevity!"


    His feet stepping on the breeze, his heart soaring with pleasure, he flew higher and higher, looking down upon the entirend.


    On looking back, he discovered that for the past eighteen years, he had been living on a deste mountain peak.


    This ce was encircled by undting mountain ranges and lofty peaks, the scenery picturesque, enveloped by auspicious clouds¡ªa true retreat from the mortal world.


    However, he had no time to spare observing more; the pressing matter was to determine where he was.


    After looking around, Yang Ji continued to fly higher.


    As he vanished into the clouds, the world below him shrank to the point where he could take it all in at a nce.


    He saw an endless sea, and just below him, he made out the edge of a massive ind.


    It dawned on Yang Ji that he was indeed on a massive ind, and below was the mountainside at the ind''s rim.


    It was likely that Luo Xiong had chosen to ce his cave mansion on the edge of the ind to elude prying eyes, making it easier to carry out his ns for cultivating and seizing bodies. Perhaps, it was also to hide from enemies.


    But all that was now in the past.


    Yang Ji, from his high vantage, could also make out the generalyout of the ind.


    Scattered around the perimeter were numerous small towns, with arger city-state situated in the middle of the ind.


    After some thought, Yang Ji headed toward the central area.


    He continuously performed the Light Body Skill as he flew, admiring the beauty of the ind along the way.


    Beaches, sunlight, palm trees, sea breeze¡ªit was all there, just like he had imagined.


    [You use the Light Body Skill to fly and continue to gain insight, increasing the skill proficiency of your Light Body Skill by +1.]


    [You continually apply the Light Body Skill to fly, skill proficiency +1.]


    [You kept using the Light Body Skill for flying, and as rity filled your mind and thoughts became lucid, your understanding deepened. Youprehended the true essence of ''Treading the Breeze'', proficiency +1.]


    [You kept using the Light Body Skill for flying, proficiency +1]


    ...


    [Light Body Skill (Entry Level): 6/10.]


    After half a day of flying, the proficiency of the Light Body Skill had reached 6, and it wouldn''t be long before he reached [Mastery].


    Yang Ji realized that the Golden Finger would not let him make mistakes; it quantified all his efforts.


    As long as he put in the effort, progress was guaranteed. This was simply terrifying.


    For others toprehend the Light Body Skill, they might spend days or even weeks scratching their heads and stumbling through the process before understanding a bit and gaining some proficiency.


    But Yang Ji was different. His path ahead was clear: just keep striving, and leave the rest to longevity.


    With such a Golden Finger by his side, Yang Ji might have inferior Spiritual Roots, but he was destined to have extraordinary talent and couldpete with geniuses from all over the world.


    Yang Ji was in high spirits. Light as a swallow, he continued flying forward.


    Two dayster, in the early morning, he finally arrived at the central region of the ind.


    Aheady a in, and on the in stood an ancient and simple city.


    Strands of morning mist and the sounds of crowing cocks heralded the start of a brand new day for the city before him.


    Yang Ji rxed his mind as he stepped towards the city.


    There were no guards at the city gate, and he walked in directly.


    "Superior Artifacts forged from millennium-old Sinkstones here,e take a look!"


    "Deep-sea corals from the depths of the ocean, capable of prolonging life and curing all diseases,e and see for yourself!"


    Inside the city, the streets bustled with people and activity.


    Shops lined the streets in neat rows, creating an orderly scene.


    On the streets, numerous stalls were set up, their hawkers'' voices never ceasing.


    Yang Ji sensed briefly and discovered more than a dozen Cultivators.


    He inwardly sighed; he hade to the right ce. The presence of Cultivators meant there were cultivation resources avable.


    Curiously gazing at everything, he found it all quite novel.


    "Fellow Daoist, care for some Immortal Tea?" an elderly man offered him with a smile.


    "This tea looks pretty good," Yang Ji nced at the stall and responded casually.


    "This is called Immortal Tea. Ites with a rich and refreshing fragrance, can invigorate the mind, and even increase one''s cultivation. How about a pound, fellow Daoist?"


    "No thanks, no thanks," Yang Ji smiled and quickly waved his hand to leave as he saw the words [Unscrupulous Merchant] hovering above the man''s head.


    "Fellow Daoist, I have a piece of ore here that even mid-grade Magical Artifacts can''t break, and it''s unbelievably heavy. Come take a look."


    [Deep Sea Sinking Stone, suitable for forging Low-grade Magical Artifacts.]


    Seeing the information above the ore, Yang Ji was tempted and inquired tentatively, "Fellow Daoist, how much for this ore in Spirit Stones?"


    "Three thousand Spirit Stones, take it or leave it."


    Yang Ji nodded nonchntly. It was his first time venturing out in eighteen years, and he was not too familiar with the prices of this world. He wouldn''t act rashly.


    Of course, the main reason was that he was t broke, not even a single Spirit Stone to his name; even if he wanted to make a purchase, he couldn''t.


    "Young brother, I have a seed here that came from a dried-up Spiritual Spring on Nine Saints Ind. Come take a look."


    [Silver Spirit Fruit Seed, well-preserved, with a 98% chance of growing a Silver Spirit Tree, which will produce Superior Spiritual Fruits when it blossoms and bears fruit.]


    Looking at the prompt, Yang Ji was also moved.


    The seed was silvery throughout and radiated a strange luster, appearing quite extraordinary at first nce.


    "Brother, I have an Immortal Spirit Peach Sapling here. It blooms in three years, bears fruit in three, and matures in another three, with fruitsparable to Divine Medicine. Take a look, will you?"


    [Immortal Spirit Peach Sapling, well-preserved.]


    "Fellow Daoist, how about some Superior Fire Spirit Fruit?"


    Along the way, Yang Ji encountered seeds, ores, Spiritual Seedlings, cocoon fments, broken artifacts, Spiritual Liquids, and many more peculiar and rare items.


    These items were talked up by the sellers, each sounding more extraordinary than thest.


    Although Yang Ji knew that most of them were exaggerating, there were still some genuine and valuable items among them.


    He thought that if he could use his Golden Finger Ability to flip some of these oddities and earn some Spirit Stones from them, that would be great.


    s, without initial capital, even a clever woman can''t cook without rice!


    Yang Ji shook his head, took a walk around the city, and finally stopped in front of the Myriad Treasures Tower, the most "luxurious" looking establishment in the entire city.

 Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Myriad Treasures Tower, Open Scheme

    Myriad Treasures Tower was constructed with great grandeur and majesty.


    zed tiles, golden gates, the dazzling glow made it clear that this was a ce where Spirit Stones abounded.


    Many cultivators came and went in front of the entrance, suggesting that such a sizable shop likely conducted fair business; otherwise, it wouldn''t attract such a bustling crowd.


    Yang Ji nned to first go inside to check out some general knowledge books to understand the basic situation of various aspects of this world.


    After pondering for a moment, he walked in.


    Immediately, a slender and lovely girl, full of warm smiles, greeted him with extreme enthusiasm.


    She politely led him up to the loft, all the while smiling and saying, "Sir, may I ask what you need? Our Myriad Treasures Tower has Medicine Pills, Magic Artifacts, Talismans, Spiritual Medicines, and all kinds of precious materials."


    Yang Ji slightly smiled as a response, his gaze lightly sweeping over the lobby.


    The first-floor hall was brightly lit and spacious, with carved beams and painted rafters. There were incense burners in the corners, emitting fragrant smoke. The walls were adorned with various precious calligraphy and paintings, creating an environment that was elegant andfortable¡ªan utterly different feelingpared to the garish appearance of new money.


    Several counters were arranged inside the hall; behind them were many rare items for sale, with a number of female attendants guiding the cultivators to look and make purchases.


    Yang Ji briefly assessed theyout of the ce, then turned to the girl and asked:


    "Do you have general knowledge books here?"


    "Yes!"


    "Take me to see them."


    "Right this way, sir."


    The girl led Yang Ji to a counter at the very back of the hall.


    On the big chair behind the counter lounged an elder. He was dressed in luxurious clothing, had a plump build, a mustache, and beady eyes that immediately brought to mind the crafty merchants seen in TV dramas.


    "Elder Jin, a guest hase to look through the general knowledge books!" the girl respectfully said to the elder.


    The luxuriously dressed elder, who was engrossed in a book titled "How to Be Rich in All Four Quarters of the Land", asionally sipped tea ced nearby, quite at ease.


    "Mhm, go ahead!" Without looking up from his book, he responded casually.


    While others stood, hey there with tea served beside him. Such arrogance andfort made it clear to Yang Ji that this elder must hold no low stature.


    Looking over the books neatly arranged under various categories inside the counter, he mused:


    "There''s no need for Spirit Stones to look through the books, right?"


    Upon hearing this, a [humorous] expression shed across the girl''s forehead. However, as always, she remainedposed and said warmly, "Sir, as long as you do not take the books away, there''s no need for Spirit Stones to read them." She ended with a sweet smile, yfully adding, "But if you wear them out, you''ll have to pay for them!"


    Yang Ji kept a calm demeanor, yet couldn''t help feeling a bit embarrassed.


    If he were fabulously wealthy, why would he enter the city like a bumpkin, cautious and fearful of being charged even for sitting down?


    However, upon hearing that browsing was free of charge, he inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.


    Hearing Yang Ji''s words, the elder holding the book was also taken aback, discretely lowering the book to sneak a peek at him.


    Yang Ji quickly regained hisposure, selecting a geography book from inside the counter and began to look through it.


    Half an incense stickter, after perusing and subtly questioning the girl,


    Yang Ji learned that the vast sea he had seen earlier was the "Endless Sea".


    He was currently located to the east of the Endless Sea in the "Thousand-Inds Sea Area", and the ind he was on was Nanfeng Ind.


    Within this Thousand-Inds Sea Area, there were numerous solitary cultivators, quite a few cultivating families, and additionally three major sects, namely Nanyuan Sect, Cann Sect, and Changqing Gate.


    It also detailed the benefits of joining a sect.


    Such as, receiving a monthly cultivation stipend, Nascent Soul True Monarchs lecturing, the Foundation Building Method, the cultivation method of the Nine-Pattern Golden Pill, advanced Medicine Pills not sold outside the sect, Great Divine Power techniques, Dao Sect quota spots, and so forth.


    Upon reading this, Yang Ji''s eyes lit up.


    There were indeed sects!


    If one didn''t join a sect in the world of cultivation, how could one have ess to advanced cultivation techniques, resources, and divine skills? Joining a sect was the best choice.


    Yang Ji felt a surge of excitement.


    But before he could rejoice for long, the joy in his heart quickly faded away.


    He discovered that the three major sects actually did not recruit disciples with lower-grade Spiritual Roots, which was a tant form of discrimination that left him indignant.


    Yet soon after, his expression firmed and hope reignited in his heart as he noticed a term, External Affairs Disciple.


    The only hope for someone with lower-grade Spiritual Roots to join a sect was to be an External Affairs Disciple.


    But bing an External Affairs Disciple was difficult; one needed to reach the Tenth Layer of Qi Cultivation to qualify.


    Upon seeing this, Yang Ji inwardly scoffed.


    The sects were clearly showing they did not wish to cultivate disciples with lower-grade Spiritual Roots, preferring to pick those who had already proved their potential.


    However, once one passed the assessment, the sect would immediately provide the Foundation Building Method and a ce to establish one''s foundation.


    If sessful in Foundation Establishment, one would be promoted to an External Affairs Elder, with their status soaring dramatically.


    Reading this, Yang Ji finally found some constion, as this was a victory for those with lower-grade Roots.


    However, what he read next stirred his emotions once again.


    The three major sects recruited disciples in two phases.


    They recruited disciples with medium-grade Roots or higher once every five years, while the recruitment for External Affairs Disciples happened every fifty years, taking into ount the difficulties faced by those with lower-grade Roots.


    Forty years had already passed since thest recruitment of External Affairs Disciples, meaning if he missed his chance in ten years, he would have to wait another fifty years.


    By that time, he would be seventy-eight years old, and his end would not be far away. If he could not obtain the Foundation Building Method within the remaining time, he would likely follow in histe master''s footsteps.


    But how could he be content with that?


    "Ten years! How many decades does one have in the prime of life? One must seize the opportunity and take the plunge."


    Yang Ji made up his mind and resolved in his heart.


    He took a few breaths and quickly regained hisposure, continuing to flip through the books.


    Thest few pages of the book in his hands didn''t contain much information, only mentioning the Immortal Cultivation Continent tens of thousands of miles east of the Thousand-Inds Sea Area.


    There were many Dao Sects, Mahayana cultivators, and even the Nine Tribtions Loose Immortals who stood at the pinnacle of the entire cultivation world.


    Although not much was described, the word "Immortal" in Loose Immortals was enough to make people yearn for it.


    Yang Ji''s heart couldn''t help but pound with excitement. Immortal¡­ wasn''t that what he was pursuing?


    ...


    Having finished the book, Yang Ji had a certain understanding of the world''s geography and had a clear n in his mind.


    He put down the book in his hand and soon began to read othermon knowledge books.


    He also read about Spirit Stones, the currency of the cultivation world.


    Superior Spirit Stones were very rarely seen in the marketce because the Spiritual Energy they contained was extremely pure and they had many uses, such as powering the Sect Protection Array, the Spirit Gathering Array during breakthroughs, or for rapid recovery of Spiritual Power duringbat, and so on.


    What normally circted were Low-grade Spirit Stones, Middle-grade Spirit Stones, and Superior Spirit Stones.


    One Superior Spirit Stone could be exchanged for a hundred Middle-grade Spirit Stones, or ten thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones.


    This was the theoretical exchange value, but practically no one would make such an exchange as the Spiritual Energy contained in the Low-grade Spirit Stones was too impure, and it was not worth it.


    After that, Yang Ji read several other books.


    He roughly understood the basic value of Medicine Pills, Spiritual Medicines, Magic Artifacts, and some materials, among other things.


    Additionally, he gained a certain awareness of Secret Realms, inds, Demonic Beasts, and the eighteen dangers of the Endless Sea, among other hazards.


    After all this reading, Yang Ji finally had aprehensive basic understanding of the cultivation world.


    Just when he was about to thank the girl and leave, the well-dressed elder called out to him with a smile, "Young friend, please wait a moment," while signaling to the girl to leave first.


    Yang Ji was called by him and, like the girl before him, addressed him, "Elder Jin!"


    "Young friend, you must have just started your adventures," said the elder with a smile.


    Feeling the scrutiny of his experienced gaze, Yang Ji knew he couldn''t deceive him and replied, "Yes, I have just left my family to gain some experience."


    In an instant, a slight change in the elder''s demeanor revealed his thoughts above his head [Family? Nonsense, what kind of third-rate family doesn''t even know thesemon things? Say it straight, you''re an independent cultivator], but on the surface, he continued with a smile:


    "Ah, so you are a scion of a family, my apologies."


    "Young friend, you must be out to prove your abilities. It so happens that in three days, a merchant vessel from Myriad Treasures Tower will be setting out to sea. If you''re interested, how about youe along as a guard?"


    The elder said with a squint, "As forpensation, well, I sense you are at the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining. How does fifty Spirit Stones sound?"


    Above the elder''s head, the word [Greedy] shed momentarily. If Yang Ji hadn''t read those books earlier, he might have been fooled. He subtly smiled and replied:


    "Elder Jin, isn''t fifty Spirit Stones a bit too little? Normally, a sea voyage wouldst three to five days at the very least, requiring at least three hundred Spirit Stones."


    "This is your first adventure, young friend? Youck experience, so fifty Spirit Stones is already quite generous, considering your cultivation level is quite decent," the elder said with a smile, with the words [You''re so poor, you''re still bargaining?] above his head.


    Huh? Yang Ji was momentarily speechless; the usation of poverty struck a nerve.


    Seeing his silence, the word [Gotcha] appeared above the elder''s head as he continued with a smile:


    "As it''s your first time adventuring, following our merchant vessel will allow you to interact with other cultivators, gaining some experience."


    "You mustn''t be in a rush to venture into the sea on your own. While the Sinkstone, Spiritual Medicines, Demonic Beasts, and ore of the Thousand-Inds Sea Area are indeed tempting, the waters are deep, and you might find it difficult to cope, young friend."


    The elder adopted a paternal tone.


    Indeed, through his readings, Yang Ji had learned that cultivators in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area usually earned Spirit Stones through sea adventures.


    They would seek out delicious Spirit Fish, Spiritual Medicines, ore, and other exotic items in the sea,


    Additionally, they could hunt Demonic Beasts for materials and Demon Cores.


    But as the elder said, venturing out to sea was risky, and for someone like Yang Ji who had never ventured out to sea, the risks were everywhere.


    Seeing Yang Ji''s silence, the elder smiled, and the word [Machiavellian] appeared above his head as he said:


    "Fifty Spirit Stones, though not many, will be worthwhile as you''ll learn from the experience with our merchant ship. The value of this cannot be measured."


    The elder''s words, like those of a coquettish maiden, truly gripped his heart. The experience was priceless, and it was exactly what Yang Jicked at the moment.


    The risks of a single sea voyage were not great, mainly involving guarding against pirates and operating the ship''s Formation in unison during severe storms.


    At this moment, agreeing to join the voyage meant earning his first pot of gold, and the first pot of gold was especially hard to earn.


    Yang Ji was internally convinced but kept aposed smile and said, "Elder Jin, fifty Spirit Stones is still too few. If you make it a hundred, I''ll agree."


    "s, it cannot be more than fifty Spirit Stones. If you are unwilling, you may go," the elder sighed, waving his hand.


    Such a wily old fox, he has hit my soft spot.


    Yang Ji was inwardly indignant, but for his first pot of gold, he was willing to bite the bullet and smiled lightly:


    "I''m honored by your high regard, Elder Jin. Since you are so sincere in your invitation, I shall ept."


    This kid, can he outy me? The elder looked at him in surprise and also smiled:


    "Good, very good! Thene early in three days, and we''ll set out to sea together."


    "Thank you," Yang Ji bowed ceremoniously and turned to leave, tears of frustration in his eyes.


    "Ah, it''s just too easy to manipte a greenhorn who has just left the nest. I''ve saved over two hundred Spirit Stones, bringing me one step closer to being rich and powerful," the elder sighed as he looked at Yang Ji''s retreating figure, a lonely triumph on his face.

 Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Setting Sail

    After leaving Myriad Treasures Tower, Yang Ji didn''t stay in the city and bought two Regr Grade Swords with silver taels before he left through the city gates.


    To conveniently practice his techniques, he found an uninhabited cave on a nearby mountain.


    Three days'' time, neither long nor short, was perhaps not enough to advance his cultivation, but sufficient to take his Light Body Skill and Water Tracing Sword Technique a step further.


    [You keep practicing the Water Tracing Sword Technique, proficiency +1.]


    [You keep practicing the Water Tracing Sword Technique, your Sword Qi bing sharper, and your moves more fluent, proficiency +1.]


    [You keep disying the Light Body Skill for flight, proficiency +1.]


    [You keep disying the Light Body Skill for flight, proficiency +1.]


    [You have understood the true essence of being light as a feather from stepping on the wind, and your Light Body Skill has broken through, reaching mastery.]


    [You keep practicing the Water Tracing Sword Technique, proficiency +1.]


    [You keep practicing the Water Tracing Sword Technique, with the sword body shifting like a whirlpool stirring countless sword shadows and blossoming sword flowers, within the illusion lies a fatal strangle hold, your Water Tracing Sword Technique has broken through, reaching mastery.]


    ...


    [Light Body Skill (Mastery): 5/50]


    [Water Tracing Sword Technique (Mastery): 5/50]


    "The Light Body Skill has progressed from stepping on clear winds to being light as a feather, and from now on, standing in the sky won''t consume too much spiritual power,"


    Yang Ji stood in the high skies, quite satisfied.


    Suddenly, he drew his sword, its spiritual power burst forth like an angry river flowing, propelling the de violently forward ¨C a sh of white light appeared and burst through the sky, leaving behind two trails of blue smoke.


    This is the ultimate in speed and sharpness, known as the Smooth Water Sword.


    Then he twisted his wrist, stirring the sword body clockwise.


    In an instant, the sword''s shadow multiplied, turning into an underwater vortex, where the flow of light was visible but not the de, and the blooming sword flowers concealed the wielder.


    Among this illusion, the clouds shattered and the air split apart, a technique known as the Sword Shadow Strangling.


    "With my Longsword stirring, the sword shadows form a vortex of Sword Qi, serving as both defense and offense. Anything falling into my sword vortex will be strangled by the Sword Qi, crushed into dust,"


    Yang Ji''s sword-holding hand abruptly paused, and with a ng! The vibrating de stilled its tremors and the sword shadows dispersed returning to a straight line.


    Looking at the Radiant Longsword in his hand, he expressed a touch of regret, "If the sword in my hand were a Magic Artifact, its power would be increased by many times."


    "Three days of hard practice, and the progress has been enormous."


    Yang Ji looked up, as the sky was just beginning to brighten, he sheathed his sword with a reverse grip and then used the Light Body Skill to fly back to Nanfeng City.


    ...


    The sound of the wavespping gently against the shore echoed.


    The chilly morning air by the seaside was damp, carrying a salty tang, the essence of the ocean.


    The magnificent seascape with rolling waves stretched far into the horizon, blending with the sky, its vastness unknown, as were the secrets and perils hidden within its depths.


    Yang Ji stood on the shore looking out, and although dawn was just breaking, the ce was already bustling with activity.


    People wereing and going; many ships had already set out to sea.


    Some were fishing for Spirit Fish, some were diving for Sinkstone materials, and others were sailing to other inds to do business. Over a dozen vessels were slowly heading out to the deep seas.


    Theserge ships, built from a mix of hard wood and fine iron, had sturdy bodies and high durability to withstand the erosion of seawater.


    The sea was perilous, and while cultivators could fly, most would choose to sail when going out to sea to conserve strength and prepare for unexpected crises.


    "Come on, everyone, get on board!"


    On a metal ship over a hundred zhang long, Jin Dafu shouted loudly.


    In no time, more than a dozen figures leapt up and flew onto the ship.


    Yang Ji, employing his Light Body Skill, alsonded on the deck along with them.


    His gaze swept across, and he had taken in the dozen or so unfamiliar cultivators on board.


    There were middle-aged schrs of ordinary appearance, a charming woman in her forties, an old man with grey-white eyes, a youth with ming red hair, a burly man with a long saber on his back, a man with a fierce look and a scar across his face¡­


    The aura emanating from these people was exceptionally strong; the weakest among them was at the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining, and there were even grandmasters at the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining.


    Among them, a middle-aged man with a refined appearance and eyes brimming with wisdom had the most obscure yet powerful aura¡ª a cultivator of the Foundation Establishment Realm.


    Yang Ji listened to his conversation with Jin Dafu and learned that his name was Chen De, one of the well-known Foundation Establishment experts of Nanfeng Ind.


    It seemed that none of the people was on board for the first time; after getting on deck, they went straight into the cabin.


    They sat cross-legged, without uttering a word, cold as deep well ice¡ªYang Ji had wanted to listen to their exchange to learn some experience, but this was the result?


    Out of sheer boredom, he left the cabin.


    "We''re departing, we''re departing!" someone on the ship shouted.


    Yang Ji turned his head and saw dozens of sailors hoisting therge sails.


    The great ship soon started moving, slowly sailing into the depths of the sea.


    Their destination this time was Heavenly Water Ind, thousands of miles away, to purchase Spirit Fruit and exchange some items.


    ¡­


    Whoosh~


    The sea was a deep blue, therge ship cutting through at high speed, water sshing and churning, giving off bursts of the sea''s fishy scent.


    Yang Ji stood on the deck, gazing into the distance.


    Besides him, there was one other person on the deck¡ªJin Dafu.


    Jin Dafuy on arge chair, drinking Spiritual Wine, eating Spirit Fruit, and basking in the early morning sunlight¡ªit was quite pleasant.


    Yang Ji nced at him and asked, "Elder Jin, the journey to Heavenly Water Ind is over ten thousand miles. How long will it take to get there?"


    "Our great ship is reinforced by formations, faster than the average cultivator''s flight. As long as we do not encounter wind and waves, at this speed, we will arrive in a day''s time."


    "We will rest for a day on Heavenly Water Ind, handle affairs, and then return."


    "It''s just a three-day trip, and you can earn fifty Spirit Stones¡ªisn''t that an easy profit?"


    Jin Dafuughed as he spoke to him.


    "Thanks to Elder Jin for looking out for me!" Yang Ji smiled slightly, cupped his hands in gratitude, his face showing no signs of trace.


    People always appear hypocritical during their performances; living long enough, it''s inevitable to be worldly.


    Yang Ji responded and then turned back to the sea.


    It was his first voyage, and he was curious, so he sat cross-legged on deck, silently watching the rolling waves.


    It was written in books that the Endless Sea was extremely dangerous, with numerous Demonic Beasts and frequent natural disasters.


    Such as deepwater whirlpools, Death Mist, deathly hurricanes, heavenly thunders, torrential rains, hail, underwater volcanoes, tsunamis, rip currents, counter waves, and so on.


    ording to the books, the hail that fell from the sky could be asrge as grindstones, covering the sky like a copsing heavens, terrifying beyond measure.


    Many Qi Refining cultivators have died under such natural disasters.


    Also, there were those counter waves that suddenly rose out of a calm sea, as high as the skies, crashing down with the force of nature, leaving no chance of survival for Qi Refining cultivators. Even if one dived into the water, their body would be shattered by the impact.


    Of course, the most terrifying were the heavenly thunders.


    If those covering hundreds of miles of Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder appeared, even Golden Core True Persons would perish, and Nascent Soul True Monarchs would be half dead.


    Luckily, the weather today was fine, with gentle breezes and bright sunshine, and the sea was rtively calm.


    The great ship continued its steady journey forward, and now they were only half the distance away from Heavenly Water Ind.


    But at this moment, Yang Ji''s expression changed; he saw unexpected information appear on the sea surface ahead.

 Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Elder Jin, There Is Great Terror Ahead

    The originally calm sea, basking under the splendid sunshine, now disyed terrifying information.


    "[Approximately one hundred miles ahead in this sea area, the weather will undergo a sudden change. Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder will crash down two hundred breaths from now, covering an area of one hundred miles in radius.]


    A sudden change in weather?


    Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder?


    A radius of one hundred miles?


    This luck!


    Yang Ji suddenly flipped out, Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder, was this even tolerable?


    Even Golden Core True Persons would perish, who could withstand that?


    He came to earn Spirit Stones, not to lose his life.


    Seeing the ship was slowly advancing into the area covered by Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder, Yang Ji rapidly approached Jin Dafu and said with a serious tone:


    "Elder Jin, my eyelids are twitching quite severely, something horrific might happen soon. We should consider taking a detour."


    "What kind of horror, don''t scare yourself. Do you have thssophobia or what? Look at the color of your face, it''s all pale, but don''t be afraid, I''m here," Jin Dafu said with a carefree smile, gesturing for him to sit down. "Come on, have a drink with me to calm your nerves!"


    Seeing his indifferent attitude, Yang Ji couldn''t help but frown and advised with a bit more insistence, "Elder Jin! There''s really something horrific ahead. We should hurry and take a detour."


    "Brother Yang, look at this sky, the clear blue sea, the refreshing breeze, where could there be any horror? Is a Demon King going to pop out ahead or what?" Jin Dafuughed shaking his head.


    "Elder Jin, whenever my eyelids twitch like this, something big and horrific happens. It''s been incredibly urate since I was a child. Believe me and let''s take a detour," Yang Ji said, watching Jin Dafu sitting leisurely in his chair, leisurely sipping Spiritual Wine, really wanting to grab him by the neck.


    "You have that kind of ability?" Jin Dafu nced at him with a teasing tone.


    As the ship entered the zone of Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder, Yang Ji became more anxious and stared at the man before him, deeply furrowing his brows.


    This Jin Dafu is truly impervious to reason!


    He knew that the more desperate he was, the less likely people were to believe him.


    Yang Ji took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, before he continued with a serious demeanor: "Elder Jin, do I look like I''m joking?"


    "You..." Seeing Yang Ji''s earnest face, Jin Dafu furrowed his brows for a moment, speechless.


    "Stop hesitating, trust me this time. Quickly, turn the ship around, or we''re all doomed!" Yang Ji urged.


    "Hmph! rmist, do you still want your fifty Spirit Stones?" Jin Tianfu red with his old eyes, getting upset once he heard those words. When going out to sea, thest thing wanted was these kinds of inauspicious words.


    "Fine! If Elder Jin doesn''t believe me, then I have no choice but to escape by jumping off the ship. Take care!" Everyone has their own fate, Yang Ji was aware that he couldn''t persuade Jin Dafu and prepared to leap into the sky and leave the ship.


    "Hey, hey, hey!" Seeing that Yang Ji seemed serious, Jin Dafu quickly grabbed him, scolding, "Are you crazy? The sea is vast, with no ce to stand for thousands of miles. Do you want to exhaust yourself and feed the fish?"


    He suddenly had an idea and drew out his words, "Ah! Are the Spirit Stones not enough for you? I''ll add ten more. You''re so young, don''t think about giving up on life."


    Jin Dafu, oh Jin Dafu, if it weren''t for your heartfelt words, I really would''ve turned around and left.


    Yang Ji turned back, fiercely grabbed his neck, and spoke through gritted teeth: "Elder Jin! Turn the ship around now. I don''t want my Spirit Stones, they''re yours."


    "Friend, did you... sense something?" Chen De and a group of Cultivators had apparently heard their conversation and had now arrived on the deck.


    Seeing Yang Ji with cold sweat on his temples and a deathly pale face without a trace of blood, Chen De looked at him with a mixture of shock and doubt, then turned to look ahead towards the sea.


    "Senior, my eyelids are twitching terribly, something horrendous is definitely ahead."


    Yang Ji said, "When I was five, my eyelid twitched and then it began to hail, with each piece as big as a table. When I was ten, my eyelid twitched and deep-sea whirlpools suddenly appeared, swallowing countless ships.


    At sixteen, when my eyelid twitched, a deathly hurricane blew up from the sea, connecting heaven and earth, sweeping across dozens of miles, and wherever it passed, the sea sank dozens of feet."


    "Now my eyelids are twitching again, it feels just like before, even more intense."


    Yang Ji said solemnly, his expression utterly serious.


    "This..." Seeing the earnestness in Yang Ji''s demeanor, even in the bright and sunny day, Chen De felt a chill over his body.


    His expression flickered, and he exchanged a significant look with the other Cultivators who wore grave expressions before immediately saying: "Manager Jin, let''s turn the ship around and take a detour."


    They were often out on adventures and had an extremely sharp sense for risks, always preferring to err on the side of caution.


    They shared Yang Ji''s sentiments: they could miss out on earning Spirit Stones, but they had to preserve their lives. Even if this was all a false rm, they had to treat it seriously because they couldn''t afford the risk.


    Besides, having faced life and death before, they could sense that Yang Ji wasn''t lying, which made them take his warning even more seriously.


    "But taking a detour will dy us quite a bit!" Jin Dafu frowned, hesitating and vaciting, and seeing that everyone looked solemn, he too felt uneasy. He couldn''t help but stealthily nce towards the sea ahead, yet he saw nothing out of the ordinary.


    "If Elder Jin is determined not to turn back, then I have no choice but to leave. I don''t want the Spirit Stones either. But if you encounter dangerter on, don''t me me for not warning you," Yang Ji said helplessly, shaking his head.


    "Manager Jin!" The voices of Chen De and the others also lowered.


    Such intangible feelings were difficult to articte clearly. Chen De and the others preferred giving up Spirit Stones to avoid risk rather than face potential danger.


    "Well then, let''s turn the ship around!" Jin Dafu finally waved his hand resignedly, not forgetting to re fiercely at Yang Ji, as the thought "[Kid, you''ve lost your Spirit Stones]" suddenly appeared on his forehead.


    Yang Ji looked at the scene and couldn''t help but burst intoughter.


    "Heave-ho, heave-ho!" Following Jin Dafu''smand, dozens of sailors at the Innate Realm immediately pulled on the sails, adjusting the direction of therge ship.


    "Senior, let''s hurry to the cabin and fully activate the Formation to get the ship out of this sea area as quickly as possible," Yang Ji called out.


    "What? Fully activate the Formation? How many Spirit Stones will that cost?" Jin Dafu''s face showed a pained expression.


    "Must we really do this?" Chen De looked towards Yang Ji.


    Seeing that the "Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder would appear within thirty breaths," Yang Ji rushed into the cabin and shouted, "Seniors, quick, quick, quick!"


    "Go, get inside!" Chen De was also a decisive person and immediately led everyone into the cabin to fully activate the Formation.


    With the Formation at full power, therge ship instantly turned into a streak of light, breaking through the waves, whooshing and thunderously dashing forward several miles, reaching maximum speed.


    Watching this, Jin Dafu''s heart bled, for activating the Formation required Spirit Stones.


    The ship, like a beam of light, made it clear just how quickly the Spirit Stones were being consumed at that moment.


    But before he could feel the pain for too long,


    he saw the sun rapidly disappear into the clouds at a speed visible to the naked eye; within merely five breaths, the sky above darkened swiftly.


    Dark clouds gradually enveloped the Sky Firmament.


    What was originally a bright sunny day instantly turned to night.


    The sound of the waves whooshing became louder, and the wind and waves surged suddenly.


    Therge ship began to rock violently.


    "What, what''s happening?" Jin Dafu stood on the deck, looking up at the sky, his eyes filled with shock.


    Suddenly¡ª


    Boom!


    A Shocking Thunder sounded in the sky, and the Cultivators inside the cabin were momentarily stunned. Chen De whispered, "It''s not going to be a downpour, is it?" He pulled back the curtain, looked out the window, and his face quickly darkened.


    "Senior, what''s wrong?" Seeing his expression, everyone looked outside through the windows.


    They discovered that the sky had darkened.


    Just as everyone was peering out,


    another Shocking Thunder sounded from within the dark clouds.


    Boom!


    And then another.


    Boom!


    Outside, the clouds were as dark as ink, with thunder rolling ominously.


    Crackle!


    Lightning rampaged with the thick clouds, and the ocean merged with the darkness.


    On the eve of the storm, it was eerily terrifying and came so ferociously that in the blink of an eye, the weather drastically changed.


    The ocean surface erupted with fierce winds, lightning twisted like snakes, clouds churned with moisture, and the surface of the sea bubbled with droplets.


    On the gloomy ocean, a t boat bobbed with the waves, and with a p of thunder, a downpour immediately followed.


    Lightning bridged heaven and earth, tracing a fearsome arc, and at that moment, it was as if it were the end of days.


    Crack, crack, crack, crack, crack!


    The raindrops, asrge as fists, hit the deck, making countless heavy thudding sounds.


    Sizzle!


    A bolt of lightning as thick as a bucket shed across the sky, striking in front of the sailboat, looking terrifying.


    The sailboat tossed and turned, seemingly on the verge of capsizing at any moment.


    In this vast ocean, the sudden change in weather made everything seem insignificant, and a sense of awe and terror spontaneously arose.


    "This storm ising too fast, quickly, fully activate the Formation to elerate!" Chen De immediately shouted.


    It''s more than just a storm, it''s damn "Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder"ing, Yang Ji looked at the sky with an especially grave expression.


    "Hurry, everyone get to work, don''t be afraid to waste my Spirit Stones, open the protective Formation as well," Jin Dafu suddenly rushed in and called out.


    Everyone was surprised; Jin Dafu had been distressed about the Spirit Stones before, but now he had be so generous, even telling them to open the protective Formation as well.


    Amidst the confusion, everyone turned their gaze to the deck behind him.

 Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Younger Brother, We Are Truly the Best Partners

    Boom!


    Boom!


    Boom!


    Everyone discovered that the raindrops falling from the sky onto the deck were sizzling, emitting green smoke along with streaking bolts of lightning. They instantly melted parts of the fine iron, drilling small holes in the process.


    "This!" Upon seeing this scene, Chen De was immediately startled.


    "The raindrops falling from the sky actually contain the power of lightning; each drop is this terrifying. This is not normal rainfall. If we do not defend against it, the ship will probably soon be prated. We do not even know how long this rain willst.


    If we lose the protection of the ship, we will all die in the sea," Chen De made an urgent decision and ordered everyone to activate the Protective Array.


    Everyone saw this scene and instantly understood why Jin Dafu was so generous, not sparing any Spirit Stones.


    Compared to Spirit Stones, lives are decidedly more precious.


    "Hurry, hurry, hurry! Don''t just stand there!" Seeing the ship being peppered with holes, Jin Dafu''splexion turned ashen as he hurriedly urged everyone on.


    Hearing his words, everyone exerted their full power and activated the Formation.


    Hum!


    Once the Protective Array was activated, ayer of Spiritual Light immediately rose over the surface of the ship, blocking the raindrops outside, and sailing gradually became stable.


    But no one had a chance to breathe a sigh of relief yet.


    Then they heard!


    Crackling, the sound of bursting through the sky suddenly erupted, as if the heavens had exploded.


    Filled with immense fear, everyone quickly looked outside and were instantly scared to their core.


    Lightning filled the sky, slithering through the dark clouds like serpents, dyeing the entire Sky Firmament purple.


    "This, this is..." Jin Dafu was scared stiff; it was the all-epassing Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder.


    "Good heavens, Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder!" The group was terrified beyond measure, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.


    Just after the ship had changed course, and rushed forward for about five miles, the sky behind was bombarded with a nket of lightning, and it was the most fearsome Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder.


    If they had been even a moment slower, they would have been reduced to ash instantaneously, not even bones or dregs remaining.


    At this moment, everyone''s body felt cold, a wave of fright washed over them, their bodies still trembling uncontrobly.


    If they had been a stepte, the consequences would have been unthinkable.


    Luckily, they made a decisive decision and fully activated the Formation, elerating out for five miles.


    But even so, the force of the lightning that permeated through the seawater still wrapped the entire ship, serpents of electricity enveloping it, and the purple glow was chillingly cold.


    Upon touching the electric serpents, the crew felt their bodies go numb, unable to circte their Spiritual Power; their skin covered with purple patterns, burning unbearably and even beginning to crack open.


    Yetpared to what was behind them, they were in paradise at that moment, incredibly fortunate.


    Behind them was a veritable purgatory, crackling! The thick, powerful Extreme Purple Lightning ceaselessly nketed down, connecting heaven and earth, as if a prison of thunder had manifested in this world, immensely terrifying.


    The mighty force of the lightning plowed into the sea, plummeting down a hundred yards, causing the entire sea area to shake, and instantly whipped up terrifying waves, like a solid wall dancing with the electric serpents.


    Purple, the sea and the Sky Firmament were all a deep, gloomy purple, everywhere resounded with the p of thunder, and the terrifying might of heaven spread in all directions, the air copsing, space tearing apart.


    Unbelievable, what kind of despair would it be if one were caught within it?


    ```


    Simply terrifying!


    Within a hundred miles, there was nothing but a sea of thunder¡ªhad anyone ever witnessed such a spectacle? They were indeed scared half to death.


    Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder was something they had only read about in books, so how could they truly understand its terror until now?


    "Quick, quickly, get out of this cursed ce, don''t worry about wasting my Spirit Stones!" Jin Dafu was so scared that his words came out all jumbled.


    Everyone felt a chill in their hearts, and without needing any more urging from Jin Dafu, they were frantically activating the formation, wishing the ship could just fly away and leave this area of the sea.


    Not until they had sailed dozens of miles away and looked back at that prison of thunder from a distance did they feel a lingering sense of dread.


    Only when the Sea of Thunder was out of sight, did everyone finally feel a huge sigh of relief.


    ...


    "Young friend, I really owe you one this time," Chen De sighed and, turning to Yang Ji, said with a warm smile.


    "Indeed, we owe Yang Daoist friend a debt of gratitude for his warning this time; otherwise, we would all have perished in the Sea of Thunder," several cultivators also said, bowing their hands in thanks.


    "Brother Yang, you truly are my lucky star. Luckily you warned us, and with my decisive action, we avoided this disaster. We are like pearls and jade¡ªperfect partners," Jin Dafu, his face devoid of the earlier resentment, said with a heartyugh.


    What a talent! Yang Ji couldn''t help but think to himself as he watched Jin Dafu''s emotions change seamlessly.


    "Come,e, sit down, Brother Yang!" Jin Dafu energetically pulled him to sit and started saying with augh, "I didn''t expect you to have such an ability to avoid bad luck and seek good fortune; it''s truly admirable. I''ve decided, from now on, you are the Ship Guardian of Myriad Treasures Tower."


    Thick-faced! I haven''t even agreed yet, and you''ve already appointed me as the Ship Guardian? Yang Ji thought to himself, giving Jin Dafu a mental eye-roll.


    Indeed, businessmen are worldly-wise; he had just been grumbling about me running out of Spirit Stones, Yang Ji thought as he gave him a critical look.


    At that moment, he too smiled subtly, while inconspicuously rubbing his forefinger and thumb together in front of Jin Dafu''s eyes and said with deep meaning, "Well said, well said!"


    Jin Dafu, upon seeing his gesture, obviously faltered for a moment beforeughing and saying,


    "Haha, Brother Yang, these one thousand Spirit Stones are payment for apanying us on this trip. Our Myriad Treasures Tower is strong; our business spans across all the major inds in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area. By being the Ship Guardian for Myriad Treasures Tower, brother, you won''t be at a loss.


    In the future, with every increase in your cultivation level, the payment will be two hundred more on top of these one thousand Spirit Stones; we won''t treat you unfairly."


    As he spoke, he also looked towards Chen De and the other cultivators, saying with a smile, "As our Ship Guardian, Brother Yang''s apanying fee this time is one thousand Spirit Stones¡ªno objections, right?"


    "No objections, no objections, this is what Yang Daoist friend deserves," the people replied, smiling amiably.


    Looking at the one thousand Spirit Stones, enveloped in spiritual power, floating before his eyes, Yang Ji''s eyes lit up as he thought that Jin Dafu was indeed good to deal with¡ªa man who knew the ropes!


    He also unceremoniously waved his hand, gathering all one thousand Spirit Stones into his bag.


    In doing so, he was implicitly epting Jin Dafu''s offer to be the Ship Guardian.


    Yang Ji had learned about Myriad Treasures Tower through books; it was a cultivation family''s enterprise,


    This family was the Jin Family, with several Golden Core True Persons in residence, their influence spanning all the major inds of the Thousand-Inds Sea Area, with countless ties to the three major sects, making their strength undeniable.


    If he could establish even a slight connection with Jin Dafu, future dealings might be much more convenient.


    Moreover, making one thousand Spirit Stones for a single trip out to sea was a guaranteed profitable transaction.


    Yang Ji readily epted the offer.


    "Young friend, your ability to predict danger is truly strong, is it acquired throughter cultivation?" asked Chen De, like a gentle and cultured schr, with a warm smile.


    "Elder is jesting¡ªhow could an ability to foretell danger, something not even Divine Transforming Powerhouses can easily cultivate, be within my reach as a mere Qi Refining Trainee? Perhaps it''s a side effect from witnessing too many horrors in my past life. Of course, it''s also erratic, working only three times so far," Yang Ji said with a chuckle, shaking his head.


    "Oh, I see!" Chen De said, his expression flickering slightly.


    ```

 Chapter 8: Chapter 8 Deep Fortune

    Having passed through the previous waters, the ship had now returned to its predetermined route.


    Emerging from the dark skies and witnessing the blue skies and clear seas once more, everyone''s suppressed emotions were alleviated.


    The voyage that followed was smooth sailing, with calm winds and gentle waves.


    Following the recent events, Yang Ji had decidedly be the most popr man on board.


    Jin Dafu was now quite generous, setting out chairs, bringing out Spiritual Wine and Spirit Fruit, and hosting Yang Ji and the rest.


    A group of cultivators also started chatting, gathering around on the deck and engaging in conversation.


    Everyone''s discussion, whether implicit or explicit, revolved around Yang Ji''s previous awe-inspiring experiences, asking how he had sensed the impending natural disaster and if there were any signs.


    But that was all just made up by Yang Ji, and of course, he would not say much, subtly indicating in his few words that it was purely idental, not an ability he had cultivated.


    Instead, he talked about the many hardships he faced when he was younger, attempting to make them feel sorry for him, that he simply couldn''t foresee too many dangers.


    However, the crowd didn''t share this perception, feeling instead that his experiences were legendary and extremely admirable.


    While he might not have sensed minor disasters and suffered some hardships, he had managed to survive the major cmities, and that was fate.


    The more the listeners embellished the stories, the more they became convinced of their truth.


    Yang Ji gently steered the topic of conversation, instead bringing up their sea adventures.


    The others were more than happy to share with Yang Ji the interesting encounters and experiences they had on their adventures.


    For instance, where one could generally find Sinkstones on the seafloor, how to search for them, what they looked like, and how to discern their grade.


    How Spiritual Medicines are typically distributed across various seas, and what distinctions there are in the surrounding areas.


    Things to be aware of when hunting Demonic Beasts, as well as the habits and weaknesses of those beasts.


    How to stay alive when encountering Demonic Beasts stronger than oneself, how to avoid provoking higher-level Demonic Beasts, and self-rescue methods when falling into perilous situations, among other things.


    As Yang Ji listened to their conversation, he also came to understand the hardships of cultivators embarking on sea adventures, realizing that cultivation was indeed exchanged with one''s life.


    Half of these experiences were their own personal encounters, some acquired at the risk of their lives. Yang Ji kept a mental note of everything they said.


    After this exchange, Yang Ji had learned a great deal.


    Indeed, there was truth to the saying that theoretical knowledge alone is shallow; one must truly experience it to fully understand.


    He believed that once it was his turn to set out to sea, he would gain an even deeper understanding.


    The books only provided a rough outline; there was indeed so much more to be aware of when embarking on a true maritime adventure.


    As everyone continued their conversations, the sky had also darkened.


    Night had fallen.


    Chen De and the other cultivators returned to their cabins to rest.


    After the incident with the Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder, Yang Ji did not dare to enter the cabin, choosing instead to stay on the deck.


    He practiced his cultivation technique to absorb Spiritual Energy while remaining vignt, watching the sea to prevent any unexpected natural disasters.


    Jin Dafu also did not enter the cabin; still frightened by the recent events, he chose to stay on the deck, keepingpany with Yang Ji.


    ...


    The full moon hung high like a disc, with the stars twinkling unrestrainedly.


    The gentle glow poured down, illuminating the extended surface of the sea, with the asional waves reflecting the light.


    Although it was night, the sky firmament and the sea surface remained rtively bright.


    One was cultivating, and the other was drinking.


    Yang Ji and Jin Dafu sat in silence.


    Suddenly, Yang Ji eximed with a "ya" from his mouth.


    "Brother Yang, what''s the matter? Did you sense another great terror?" Jin Dafu had been anxious about this, his expression tensing up immediately as he spoke.


    In the cabin, Chen De, who was meditating, had also heard the conversation outside thanks to his profound cultivation and opened his eyes abruptly, ncing outside as well.


    "No, no!" Yang Ji shook his head; he hadn''t seen any great terror, but he had stumbled upon a great surprise.


    Ahead on the sea surface, information appeared.


    [Ahead on the sea, a Third Grade Horned Dragon Lobster that was absorbing moonlight suddenly caught sight of the approaching ship and got startled, diving headlong into the deep sea.]


    Third Grade Horned Dragon Lobster!


    Seeing the prompt, Yang Ji''s heart stirred, his hand already on his sword, ready to dive in and finish it off.


    The meat of the Third Grade Horned Dragon Lobster was tender and delicious, a delicacy reserved for the powerful, worth the price of a Level Six Demon Beast¡ªin other words, several thousand Spirit Stones.


    Yang Ji almost drooled at the thought and wanted to plunge into the sea to catch it.


    But in front of everyone''s eyes, how could he dare to go down?


    Wouldn''t that expose his "Golden Finger"?


    It''s not as if he could say his eyelid twitched again, right?


    Although the horned dragon lobster was tempting him, and it was quite valuable, Yang Ji still maintained the necessary restraint.


    At that moment, as he watched the seascape gradually drift away, he could only sigh with regret in his heart.


    It truly was a pity.


    He had missed out on such a valuable Demonic Beast.


    One has to know, some Cultivators search the vast ocean for months on end and might not encounter even one Demonic Beast.


    Even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator like Chen De couldn''t guarantee finding a Demonic Beast within five days, and could only rely on Tempting Demon Pills to slowly track one down.


    In the path of Cultivation, two things are essential: talent and fortune.


    If onecks talent, they must rely on fortune, but if one has neither, they might as well go to sleep and call it quits.


    Yang Ji could be said to have deep fortune.


    ...


    As night fell, those Demonic Beasts that hid by day and roamed by night began to emerge, one by one leaving theirirs in search of food.


    As therge ship sailed on, Cultivators who typically struggled to find Demonic Beasts saw Yang Ji encounter another two.


    There was a Level Ten ck Striped Shark.


    This creature''s ferocity shone brightly as it fixed its menacing gaze on the massive ship''s body, nearly ready to strike.


    Yang Ji, just by looking at those few digits disyed, could feel an immense pressure.


    A Level Ten Demon Beast was on par with a Tenth Layer Qi Refining master, and at sea, it was generally difficult for a human Cultivator to defeat a Demonic Beast of equal level.


    If Yang Ji were to face such a behemoth in the ocean, his fate would be sealed.


    Although the sea was full of opportunities, it was also fraught with danger.


    Apart from the Level Ten Demon Beast he had seen earlier.


    Even more infuriating and itch-inducing for Yang Ji was a Level Four Suction Cup Squid that had actually attached itself to the bottom of the ship, scraping a path along its journey.


    He truly wanted to dive down and strike it with his sword; a Level Four Demon Beast was worth around six hundred Spirit Stones.


    Those gleaming Spirit Stones just below the ship were unbearably tempting.


    But Yang Ji still held back.


    He withstood the temptation.


    Because he had gradually be numb to it...


    As the ship continued on its way, he encountered even more Demonic Beasts.


    There was a Level Four Explosion Fish, a Grade Two Water Drop Fish, a Level Nine Longevity Turtle, a Level Ten Ten-Whisker Catfish, a Level Seven Eight-Eyed Eel, and a Grade Two Ghost Face Fish.


    By the time daylight arrived and the ship reached Heavenly Water Ind, they had discovered a total of thirteen Demonic Beasts.


    These incidents seemed like opportunities, but in reality, they were just as perilous; if one failed to kill the beast and instead got mmed, they''d have nothing but regret in the next life.


    Demonic Beasts might be valuable, but Yang Ji was very clear-headed.


    This trip he saw quite a number of Demonic Beasts, but what saddened him was theck of discoveries like ore, Spirit Veins, or Spiritual Medicine.


    Once in a while, there would be news of a Sinkstone, but it was just Low-grade Sinkstone, not worth more than a few Spirit Stones.


    ...


    The following day was spent recuperating on Heavenly Water Ind.


    Yang Ji, as usual, strolled around the ind, with a thousand Spirit Stones in his possession, moving between various stalls in the hope of finding some treasures.


    Unfortunately, each Cultivator there was shrewd, their treasures having been appraised by the big stores already; they were simply dissatisfied with the price. Because their items were unique, they brought them to the stalls in hopes of encountering a big spender.


    After touring around, Yang Ji could only return disappointed.


    The next day, he went back to Nanfeng Ind with the ship, and the journey was quite smooth.


    Upon his return, Jin Dafu seemed so afraid of him leaving that he immediately arranged for a property in the city.


    Yang Ji was pleased, and since he had agreed to be the Ship Guardian, he happily epted.


    At that moment, as he looked at the three-room wooden hut before him, with its serene courtyardplete with grass, stone ground, green nts, and flowers, it had everything one could wish for.


    The ce was spacious enough for a single person to livefortably, and being located on the edge of Nanfeng City with mountains at its back, it was a quiet and pleasant ce, convenient for practicing Cultivation Techniques.


    Yang Ji was very satisfied; at that moment, he had settled down here.

 Chapter 9: Chapter 9 Selection 1

    Yang Ji quickly browsed through the three houses but didn''t settle in immediately.


    Instead, he turned around and left the small courtyard.


    With a thousand Spirit Stones in his possession, finally having his first pot of gold, although he didn''t find any treasures on Heavenly Water Ind, he had seen quite a few good items at the street stalls when he first arrived in Nanfeng City.


    He decided to explore once more.


    If he could pick up one or two treasures and double his thousand Spirit Stones, that would be ideal.


    With that in mind, Yang Ji had already walked from the edge of the city to the center, where there was a main street wide enough for ten carriages to travel abreast.


    The main street was bustling, with endless prosperity and throngs of people, carriages, and horses everywhere.


    Shops lined both sides of the street, with numerous scattered stalls and the sounds of vendors hawking their goods rising and falling around him.


    This was also a ce frequented by cultivators, with a quick nce revealing no fewer than thirty.


    Yang Ji liked this atmosphere and immediately began browsing the stalls.


    He inquired about the "Silver Spirit Fruit Seed" and "Immortal Spirit Peach Sapling" he had seen before.


    But the sellers recognized these odd treasures, so they were firm on price, one asking for fifteen hundred Spirit Stones, and the other for two thousand, not budging at all.


    Yang Ji, having no other choice, had to turn to other stalls.


    He also saw the guy selling Deep Sea Sinking stone, who was the most outrageous of all.


    That piece of Sinkstone looked like an extraordinary ore, and he was insisting on a price of three thousand Spirit Stones, truly convinced it was Mystic Iron.


    Foolishness isn''t scary, what''s frightening is foolishness with a high price tag.


    Yang Ji watched the old brother repeatedly strike the Sinkstone with his Low-grade Magic Artifacts, sparks flying and loud banging sounds drawing the attention of many cultivators.


    If it were truly split open with an axe and its interior revealed, who knew what he would think? He probably would have his face fall on the spot.


    Yang Ji shook his head with a smile, retracting his gaze and turning to other stalls.


    "Fellow Daoist, care to look at some Talismans?" Seeing Yang Ji''s gaze, a kind-looking elderly cultivator immediately smiled at him.


    "What Talismans do you have? Which grades?" Yang Ji squatted down and asked.


    "I only have the elementary and intermediate Fire Dragon Talisman here, drawn with the blood of a Level Six me Snake mixed with my fire attribute Spiritual Power. Once activated, the Talisman will turn into a ten-foot-long me Snake thatshes out fiercely, with great power, strong enough to severely injure a Level Six Demonic Beast in a single blow.


    Seventy Spirit Stones each, non-negotiable price. How about two, fellow Daoist?" the old man said slowly and deliberately.


    Yang Ji looked at the Talismans, their surfaces faintly flickering with fire, rich in Spiritual Energy, indeed genuine elementary and intermediate Talismans.


    With the old man''s permission, he reached out to take a Talisman, ready to inspect it closely.


    As soon as he took hold of the Talisman, he felt a warmth.


    The seemingly thin Talisman was surprisingly heavy to hold, as if a Level Six me Snake was sealed within it. He could sense the enormous Spiritual Energy slowly flowing inside it.


    Indeed, such Talismans could cause some damage to Demonic Beasts between Levels Four and Six, but not enough to be fatal. Selling them for seventy a piece was quite expensive.


    However, the old man looked detached and confident, with a fixed price, clearly not worried about making a sale.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but sigh; Talisman Masters were truly impressive¡ªcasually drawing on Spell Paper worth a few Spirit Stones and selling it for the high price of seventy showed they were undoubtedly one of the more lucrative professions in the world of cultivation.


    At this moment, he couldn''t help but ponder whether he should buy some books on Talismans and learn to draw them himself in the future?


    "Fellow Daoist, how about two?" Seeing Yang Ji staring at the Talisman, the old man couldn''t help but ask with a warm smile.


    Yang Ji shook his head, putting down the spiritual talisman.


    For him at the moment, such talismans were still too luxurious, and a thousand spirit stones were not enough to make him splurge recklessly. He had to be frugal and spend on what was most useful to him right now.


    After giving the old man a smile, Yang Ji stood up and turned towards the other stalls.


    He saw many oddities at the various stalls, but which cultivator present wasn''t shrewd? They had lived longer than Yang Ji and had seen more, so finding a treasure was somewhat difficult.


    Yang Ji browsed every stall but didn''t find anything suitable to purchase, which was rather disappointing.


    Just as he was about to leave, his gaze unintentionally caught sight of a young merchant who had just sat down,id out his stall, and took out several bottles of medicine pills.


    Medicine pills?


    Yang Ji was intrigued, immediately walked over to the young merchant, and smilingly asked,


    "Fellow Daoist, what kind of medicine pills are in these five bottles in front of you?"


    The young merchant, with his fair and tenderplexion, looked inexperienced. Seeing that he had customers as soon as he sat down, he eagerly looked at Yang Ji and pointed to the bottles as he introduced,


    "Fellow Daoist, the four bottles in front here contain Spirit Enhancing Pills that aid in improving one''s cultivation, namely Spirit Enhancing Pill, Spirit Qi Pill, Yellow Dragon Pill, and Cultivation Pill. Among them, the Spirit Enhancing Pill is the best, being a top-quality low-grade Spirit Pill.


    In contrast, the bottle behind contains the Calming Heart Pill, which can swiftly induce a meditative state."


    Listening to this youthful voice, many cultivators curiously turned their gaze.


    Perhaps thinking that the young merchant looked na?ve and easy to deceive, quite a few cultivators gathered around.


    "Young friend, how many spirit stones for a bottle of Spirit Enhancing Pill?" a middle-aged cultivator casually asked.


    "Five hundred spirit stones per bottle, each bottle contains five pills, enough for a Qi Refining Cultivator to cultivate for half a month," the young merchant replied with a smile.


    "Five hundred spirit stones a bottle? Isn''t that too expensive?"


    The questioning middle-aged cultivator found an issue and deliberately frowned, saying,


    "This Spirit Enhancing Pill is just a low-grade Spirit Pill, worth at most two hundred spirit stones a bottle, and yet you''re asking for five hundred. Didn''t your elders tell you this when you left home?"


    The middle-aged cultivator''s gaze carried a faint intimidation, like an elder reproaching, his aura pressing, and any ordinary youth would likely stammer, thinking they were at fault.


    But this young merchant, who seemed to be about ten years old, replied calmly,


    "There are low-grade Spirit Pills that cost two hundred spirit stones a bottle, like this Yellow Dragon Pill and Cultivation Pill," he said, pointing at two small porcin bottles in front of him.


    "If they''re all low-grade Spirit Pills, why such a big difference in price?" the middle-aged cultivator said with a stern face.


    "Yes, why is there such a big difference? Maybe this youngster got it wrong?" other cultivators looking to gain an advantage also spoke up forcefully, with an almost collective usatory tone.


    "My master has said that the quality of this bottle of Spirit Enhancing Pills is superior. It contains fewer impurities, and the medicinal effect is excellent," said the young merchant.


    "As for the Yellow Dragon Pill and Cultivation Pills, although they are low-grade Spirit Pills, their quality is only inferior, containing more impurities."


    "If you don''t believe it, open and see for yourself."


    The young merchant''s expression remained unchanged, and he spoke honestly.


    "Superior-quality low-grade Spirit Pill? You''re not very old, but you''ve learned to deceive?" the middle-aged cultivator reprimanded lightly, picked up the pill bottle, and disdainfully removed the stopper.


    After a sniff, a hint of surprise, difficult for the average person to notice, shed in his eyes. He nced at the young merchant, then focused on the contents of the bottle, examining it closely.


    After three breaths, he frowned slightly and said,


    "The pill fragrance is indeed rich, suggesting that the medicinal power is excellently preserved. However, to say it''s of superior quality, I think it falls short. There are still impurities inside; at most it''s of medium quality."

 Chapter 10: Chapter 10 Selection 2

    Seeing the other party pointing and gesturing, the youth''s brows subtly furrowed, and a sh of displeasure surfaced on his forehead. He immediately reached out to take back the medicine bottle.


    The middle-aged cultivator''s expression flickered slightly, but he quickly withdrew his hand and then spoke:


    "The quality of your medicine pills might not be considered top-notch, but they are fairly good. It''s not easy for a youngster like you toe out and sell medicine pills. How about this, I am willing to buy this bottle of Spirit Enhancing Pills from you for a price a hundred Spirit Stones higher than that of amon low-grade Spirit Pill."


    What a talent, Yang Ji saw from the middle-aged cultivator''s head a clear disy of surprise and greed "These high-quality low-grade Spirit Pills with such few impurities are rare; I must find a way to get them," yet he was verbally offering insincere words.


    An ordinary child would have been flustered by his bluffs, but the youth in front of him was obviously no ordinary youngster, as could be seen from hisposed and smooth response without raising any fuss.


    "My master has said that this bottle of Spirit Enhancing Pills is to be sold for five hundred Spirit Stones, non-negotiable. I also dare not take the liberty to change the price, lest I be punished by the old man when I return, I''m truly sorry."


    The youth scratched his head with an expression of difficulty.


    Little did he know, within Yang Ji''s gaze, his subtle changes in demeanor were clearly disyed from above his head "Humph, do you really think I''m a kid? This is a medicine pill personally refined by my master; how can you take it for just three hundred Spirit Stones? If it were any other time, you wouldn''t even have the chance to buy it.


    If you want cheap, go consume those lower-quality pills full of impurities, huh, beware of the pill poison umting inside your body and poisoning you to death."


    With that, he extended his palm, ready to take back the medicine bottle.


    The middle-aged cultivator showed hesitation, and above his head appeared "Hesitation," "Buy?" and "But with these five hundred Spirit Stones, I could buy two bottles of ordinary low-grade Spirit Pills.


    Although this bottle of Spirit Enhancing Pills contains more refined Spiritual Energy, which can speed up cultivation, it''s only one bottle and far less than the amount of Spiritual Energy provided by two bottles of ordinary low-grade Spirit Pills. It''s not worth it, not worth it."


    After an internal struggle, the middle-aged cultivator frowned and a hint of unusual light shed in his eyes, he said, "Do you only have this one bottle of Spirit Enhancing Pills? If you could bring out another bottle, I''d buy them both."


    "I only have this one bottle, are you buying it or not?" the youth responded.


    The middle-aged cultivator stared into the youth''s innocent eyes for a while, and seeing that he did not seem to be lying, reluctantly handed the medicine bottle back to him.


    "Let me take a look at the medicine pill!" At this moment, Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Sure, friend, here!" The youth, seeing the first person who hade to inquire at his stall, happily passed the medicine bottle over.


    Yang Ji took the medicine bottle, scanned it at a nce, and saw the information disyed "Spirit Enhancing Pill, low-grade Spirit Pill, high-quality, contains very few impurities, safe to refine and absorb without fear of leaving pill poison inside your body."


    He had consumed Spirit Enhancing Pills before; the ones his cheap master had given him were mainly Spirit Enhancing Pills and Cultivation Pills.


    But those were lower quality low-grade Spirit Pills, with a lot of impurities, significantly inferior in qualitypared to the Spirit Enhancing Pills in front of him.


    Whether it be the color, the form of the pills, or the fragrance they emanated, none couldpare.


    Looking at these plump, round, and translucent medicine pills, Yang Ji smiled and said, "The medicine pills have been well refined, indeed they are high-quality low-grade Spirit Pills, with only a trace of impurities remaining. I think these five hundred Spirit Stones are quite worth it."


    "Friend, you have good eyesight. My master is none other than He Gu, the Alchemy Master. The medicine pills from his hands are naturally extraordinary." Hearing such praise, the youth responded with a smile that opened between his brows, his eyes revealing a trace of pride.


    What?


    He Gu, the Alchemy Master?


    Upon hearing this, the crowd immediately became more respectful, and one after another they said, "Is the He Gu Alchemy Master the youth refers to the chief alchemist of the Mo Family Shop?"


    "Exactly!" the youth said, not without pride.


    "He Gu, the Alchemy Master being able to refine high-quality low-grade Spirit Pills, doesn''t that mean his alchemy skills have reached an even higher level, advancing to a Peak Alchemy Master, and he is just one step away from bing an Alchemy Master?"


    An Alchemy Master?


    Yang Ji was somewhat moved.


    Alchemy, as a profession, although profitable, is actually very difficult to achieve sess in.


    To refine medicine pills, the most important four conditions are materials, fire source, control, and alchemy experience.


    The materials, of course, are various Spiritual Medicines; alchemists are not gods, and without Spiritual Medicines, they too can''t make bricks without straw.


    ```


    To be an Alchemist, the initial stage demanded a vast amount of Spiritual Medicines for trial and error and practice. Just this luxurious step stumped ny percent of Cultivators.


    Secondly, a fire source¡ªa vital me required for crafting Medicine Pills.


    Generally, there are two types of fire, one is the me produced by one''s own fire-attribute techniques, the other is the Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire born within the world.


    Thetter is hard to find yet is the superior choice for crafting Medicine Pills.


    Not only will the sess rate of Alchemy be much higher, but the Medicine Pills crafted with the Spirit Fire are also better than those produced with technique-induced mes.


    The potency is stronger, purer, with fewer impurities.


    Producing a batch of Medicine Pills is a lengthy process, taking three to five days for a single batch. If one only uses technique-induced mes, they''ll run out of steam and fail to produce pills.


    Even if one can sustain it, technique-induced mes still fall far short of Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire.


    It''s not that the mes aren''t fierce enough, but theyck Spiritual Charm¡ªthe innate spiritual energy bestowed upon Spiritual Fire that is the fundamental reason for increasing the pill formation rate.


    Spiritual Medicines can only fully melt and retain their medicinal strength within Spiritual Fire, allowing for the maximum elimination of impurities, something ordinary mes cannot match.


    With Spiritual Fire, one can go further on the path of Alchemy.


    Additionally, two more things are necessary for Alchemy¡ªexperience and control.


    When conducting Alchemy, controlling the heat is of utmost importance.


    Sometimes, just a bit too much heat can turn an entire batch of Medicine Pills into ash, so controlling the temperature is a crucial skill Alchemists must master.


    As for Alchemy experience, there''s no need for an extensive exnation; it simply requires a guiding master or books recording various Alchemy experiences.


    Under such stringent conditions, very few qualify to be Alchemy Masters.


    With so few Alchemy Masters, those supreme Medicine Pills with minimal impurities are naturally scarce.


    Due to their rarity, Alchemy Masters possess an esteemed status and identity that is somewhat distortedly revered.


    Looking at the entire Thousand-Inds Sea Area, there are not a few junior Alchemists capable of crafting lower-grade inferior Spirit Pills.


    However, there are only over five thousand Peak Alchemy Masters who can craft higher-grade inferior Spirit Pills.


    Even fewer are the Alchemy Masters who can craft mid-grade Spirit Pills, barely more than a thousand.


    As for Alchemy Grandmasters capable of crafting high-grade Spirit Pills, there are merely over a hundred of them.


    And regarding the ability to craft Treasure Pills, within this Thousand-Inds Sea Area, there are only a mere three Alchemy Grandmasters of such calibre.


    From this, one can see the difficulty of the alchemical path; seeking achievement in it is indeed immensely challenging.


    Compared with that, encountering a bottle of Medicine Pills today, personally crafted by a Peak Alchemy Master, emphasizes its preciousness all the more.


    No wonder the young man said that usually, you wouldn''t even be able to get your hands on them.


    Yang Ji instantly understood the meaning of his words. <span style="disy:none;">


    If there weren''t significant benefits involved, a Peak Alchemy Master would never easily make a move.


    Everyone''s minds were as clear as mirrors; it seemed that He Gu had been promoted from an advanced Alchemist to a Peak Alchemy Master, letting his disciple disy the achievement indirectly.


    The reason there was only one bottle might be that they had just sessfully crafted this one and couldn''t wait to show it off.


    At this moment, He Gu might be somewhere, watching this scene with pride.


    ```

 Chapter 11: Chapter 11 Choice 3

    The middle-aged cultivator''s expression shed, and he immediatelyughed:


    "Haha, so it''s a Spirit Pill refined by Master He Gu, no wonder the quality is so good. I''m willing to pay five hundred Spirit Stones to buy this bottle."


    "Eh, since it''s personally refined by Master He Gu, I''m willing to pay five hundred and twenty Spirit Stones for it." Someone ttered, casting a friendly nce at the youth.


    "I''m willing to pay five hundred and thirty Spirit Stones." Another cultivator said.


    Everyone wanted to curry favor with He Gu because befriending a Peak Alchemy Master would surely bring numerous benefits in the future.


    [In the Mo Family Shop, He Gu looked down from the top floor with a proud and smug gaze.]


    Following the information disyed, Yang Ji looked towards the sixth floor window of the Mo Family Shop and saw an elder with a spirited look. He was sipping Spiritual Tea while observing the youth''s side, his face filled with a triumphant smile, clearly in a very good mood.


    On the opposite side of He Gu, a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious clothes wasplimenting:


    "Master He Gu, within three days, all the cultivators on Nanfeng Ind will know you have be a Peak Alchemy Master. You''ll be quite busy in theing days, and I presume you will receive so many congrattory gifts that your hands will grow weary."


    "Hehe, much thanks to Shopkeeper Mo for providing me with arge quantity of Spiritual Medicine to practice with, otherwise I wouldn''t have reached this step,"ughed He Gu.


    "We simply have a mutually beneficial rtionship, Master He Gu, you are too modest. With your alchemy skills, any shop would offer you the same treatment. It''s the Mo Family Shop''s honor that you chose us," the middle-aged manughed.


    He Gu seemed to enjoy such ttering words, with even more pride showing on his face.


    Below, Yang Ji looked on with indifference at this scene.


    He then turned his head, looking towards Myriad Treasures Tower with a contemtive expression.


    With a thousand Spirit Stones in possession, he now had four options.


    First, he could go to Myriad Treasures Tower to buy Medicine Pills for cultivation, to advance his Cultivation.


    Second, buy a Low-grade Magical Artifact, then venture out to sea for adventures to gather cultivation resources.


    Third, return to his residence to absorb the Spiritual Energy from the Spirit Stones, using it to strengthen his Cultivation.


    Fourth, boldly take a step forward, buy a Pill Furnace, Spiritual Medicine, and Pill Recipes, learn alchemy, and be an Alchemist.


    He immediately dismissed the third option.


    Cultivation by absorbing Spirit Stones was too slow; using them to exchange for equivalent Medicine Pills would speed up his cultivation much more.


    After pondering for a moment, he shook his head at the first and second options as well.


    Buying Medicine Pills for cultivation was too shortsighted.


    And venturing out to sea was far too risky, not to mention a waste of a lot of time.


    After much thought, he eventually chose the fourth option.


    Not for anything else, but because Medicine Pills were too expensive.


    To reach the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining within ten years, one needed to consume high-quality Medicine Pills to elerate the cultivation process.


    But a bottle of high-quality, Low-grade Spirit Pills cost five hundred Spirit Stones, and he simply couldn''t afford them. Cultivation wasn''t a temporary endeavor, but a lifelong one.


    So let others endure that hardship.


    He decided to be an Alchemist and provide himself with the Cultivation Pills.


    Among the hundred arts of cultivation, the profession of alchemy was the most profitable, with immediate benefits and boundless gains in the future.


    With one skill in hand, one could go anywhere in the world.


    Yang Ji became resolute in his decision in an instant.


    With that thought, he set off towards Myriad Treasures Tower.


    ...


    "Young Brother Yang intends to buy a Pill Furnace, Pill Recipe, Spiritual Medicine, and fire-attribute techniques? Are you nning to learn the art of alchemy?" Jin Dafu asked curiously.


    "Indeed. How much do these cost?" Yang Ji, sitting aside, inquired.


    "Haha, Young Brother Yang, you are our Ship Guardian at Myriad Treasures Tower. If you wish to learn the art of alchemy, we at Myriad Treasures Tower will naturally provide you with convenience," Jin Dafuughed.


    "Oh? What kind of convenience?"


    Yang Ji''s eyes lifted as he said.


    "There''s no need to purchase fire-based techniques," Jin Dafu continued with a smile, "Behind Myriad Treasures Tower, in the cave mansions, we have Earth Fire that is far better than the mes produced by those low-grade fire techniques. It greatly increases the sess rate of making pills."


    "Earth Fire? Is that true?"


    Yang Ji''s face lit up with delight as he sought confirmation out loud.


    "How could I joke with you, little brother? What I say is true. We have a high-level alchemist behind Myriad Treasures Tower, and we provide him with Earth Fire. If you wish to refine pills, feel free to use it," Jin Dafu said with augh.


    So that''s how it is!


    Yang Ji suddenly understood.


    The Earth Fire was burning there whether one or two used it; providing it to another not only extended a favor but also more firmly bound Yang Ji to them.


    Jin Dafu''s calction was loud and clear.


    However, with the offer of using the Earth Fire for free, Yang Ji gratefully epted the kindness.


    He immediately sped his hands and said, "Then I must thank Elder Jin in advance."


    Jin Dafu''s eyes shed, and he chuckled, "Little brother, as the Ship Guardian, this convenience is the least we can do. Call on us anytime you need to set sail in the future."


    This Jin Dafu truly was not one to take a loss; he always found a way to get something in return.


    But this was a loss Yang Ji was willing to take.


    "Little brother, I can provide you with the Earth Fire and the pill recipes, but the spiritual medicines and the pill furnace needed for alchemy must be purchased from me," Jin Dafu said, smilingly. He was a businessman, after all, and couldn''t afford to make a loss.


    Yet all these were within Yang Ji''s expectations, and he was already pleased with the resolution of mes and pill recipes.


    Yang Ji then asked, "Elder Jin, what are the prices for a pill furnace and the spiritual medicines needed to refine Spirit Enhancing Pills?"


    "Low-grade pill furnace prices range from one thousand to three thousand Spirit Stones."


    "As for the spiritual medicines necessary to refine low-grade Spirit Pills, one portion is around two hundred Spirit Stones."


    "One portion of spiritual medicines for two hundred Spirit Stones, if there''s no loss of potency during alchemy, could yield ten pills, which we can divide into two bottles. One bottle would be valued at around two hundred Spirit Stones¡ªthis is, of course, for lower-tier low-grade Spirit Pills.


    If the quality of the refined pills is as high as Master He Gu''s, reaching the upper-tier, then one bottle could sell for no less than five hundred Spirit Stones. If the quality reaches supreme, then one bottle could fetch at least seven hundred Spirit Stones."


    "Of course, this two bottles of ten pills is just the theoretical maximum yield. For beginners, the failure rate is a hundred percent."


    Jin Dafu revealed a grin, "If you want to learn alchemy, brother, I advise you to prepare several dozen portions of spiritual medicines. Otherwise, you won''t learn much."


    "If you buy spiritual medicines from me in the future, the more you buy, the better the price. You are the Ship Guardian of Myriad Treasures Tower, after all. I will give you the biggest discount of ny percent," Jin Dafu said, followed by a sigh. "Oh, little brother, if you could really be an alchemy master, I could share in the benefits too."


    "Why?" Yang Ji asked.


    "High-level pills are scarce. Sometimes, even when we have the spiritual medicines, we can''t find someone to refine them, and so Myriad Treasures Tower can only sell low-grade Spirit Pills. We have no mid-grade or high-grade Spirit Pills."


    Jin Dafu rubbed his eyebrows and said with a bitter smile, "We have collected quite a few spiritual medicines at Myriad Treasures Tower, but the alchemist on the mountain is overwhelmed. Spending all day with Earth Fire, his temper has grown much fiercer."


    "The demand for pills exceeds the supply, and seeing that the spiritual medicines cannot be turned into Spirit Stones, it makes me anxious."


    Huh?


    Yang Ji''s eyes twinkled slightly as he smiled and said, "Elder Jin, how about you let me refine those spiritual medicines? Once I be an alchemy master, you''ll have a never-ending supply of pills and Spirit Stones."


    Jin Dafu hurriedly waved his hands and forced augh, "I can''t do that. It''s not that I don''t trust you, but alchemy truly requires talent."


    "Of course, if you do be an alchemy master in the future, the spiritual medicine repository of Myriad Treasures Tower will be open to you, and we can split the profits from the pills you refine fifty-fifty, after covering the cost of the materials," Jin Dafu said.


    "Is what Elder Jin saying true?" Yang Ji stared at him.


    "Iy my words here; if there is any falsehood, you can curse me, Jin Dafu, never to earn another Spirit Stone," Jin Dafu dered, patting his chest.


    "Alright, Elder Jin, I''ll remember what you said," Yang Ji said with a slight smile. With his Golden Finger, what couldn''t he learn?


    Alchemy?


    Though he had not yet tried it, he firmly believed in his Golden Finger.


    "Just give it your all, little brother. I''m looking forward to you clearing out my inventory," Jin Dafu said with a wide grin.

 Chapter 12: Chapter 12 Lingxiao Sword, Water Boat

    Yang Ji nodded, understanding that Jin Dafu was so readily promising because he knew the difficulty of alchemy.


    If he, Yang Ji, were truly an alchemy master, Jin Dafu certainly wouldn''t be offering an even split.


    Now, with both Earth Fire and a pill recipe secured, purchasing a Pill Furnace and Spiritual Medicine would require arge amount of Spirit Stones, which he simply couldn''t afford.


    With a thought, he decided to make a trip out to sea, spend some time to obtain some resources, and amass a startup fund.


    But before that, he needed to purchase a Magic Artifact first.


    He then said, "Elder Jin, take me to see the Magic Artifacts."


    "Oh? Brother Yang is looking to purchase a Magic Artifact?"


    With a smile, Jin Dafu promptly pulled him up, "Comee, Brother, what grade of Magic Artifact do you want? I''ll take you to see them."


    As they walked, he said, "Our Myriad Treasures Tower has aplete range of Magic Artifact styles, swords, spears, des, halberds, you name it."


    "Take me to see the swords," said Yang Ji.


    "Alright!" Jin Dafu quickly led Yang Ji to a counter and pointed to the Flying Swords inside, saying,


    "Our Myriad Treasures Tower has a total of six swords: the Qingyun Sword, the Flowing Water Sword, the Lingxiao Sword, the Fixed Light Sword, the Qinghong Sword, and the Lu Rong Sword."


    "Among them, the Flowing Water Sword, the Qingyun Sword, and the Lingxiao Sword are Low-grade Magical Artifacts; the Fixed Light Sword and the Lu Rong Sword are medium-grade Magical Artifacts, and the Qinghong Sword is a Superior Artifact."


    "Low-grade Magical Artifacts are generally priced at one thousand Spirit Stones, medium-grade at six thousand Spirit Stones, and Superior Artifacts generally at ten thousand Spirit Stones."


    As soon as Yang Ji looked at the counter, he felt waves of stern Sword Qiing from it, and even at a distance of two body lengths, he could feel its cutting power.


    The six Flying Swords were resplendent, clear and one-piece, with engravings that seemed naturally formed, obviously crafted with highly skilled techniques.


    At a nce, the swords showed no ws; one could tell that the materials used were quite extraordinary.


    Due to differences in materials and internal restrictions, these swords gave him different feelings like "sharpness," "coldness," "elegance," and "heaviness."


    Seeing him mesmerized by the swords, Jin Dafu smiled and suggested,


    "Brother Yang, you cultivate a Water Attribute Cultivation Technique, so this Flowing Water Sword will suit you best."


    "It''s forged from Flowing Pattern Steel, with six restrictions ced inside. Once spiritual power is activated, Sword Qi and light flow, and its power is considerable."


    But Yang Ji shook his head.


    Looking at the Flowing Water Sword [Among Low-grade Magical Artifacts, it is the lower end; made of Flowing Pattern Steel, not well forged, containing impurities, insufficiently tempered, and of lower hardness. The six internal restrictions have slight ws, causing obstructions in the flow of spiritual power.]


    While the attributes of this Flowing Water Sword matched his Cultivation Technique, the ws were too numerous; it was barely ssified as a Low-grade Magical Artifact solely due to the Flowing Pattern Steel and the six restrictions. Otherwise, it would be a substandard product.


    He was not impressed by this sword; it had too many defects.


    He then looked towards the Qingyun Sword and the Lingxiao Sword.


    The former [Among Low-grade Magical Artifacts, it is of medium quality; made from Green Metal Wood that has been soaked in medicinal solution for forty-nine days. It was then carved into a sword, highly flexible and hard to break, but the hardness is insufficient,cking piercing power, though the six internal restrictions are intact.]


    Thetter [Among Low-grade Magical Artifacts, it is of the highest quality; made from Deep Sea Cold Iron, naturally carrying a chill and a sensation of sharp coldness thanks to its forging.]


    [Once spiritual power is input, it activates the six sharp restrictions inside, unleashing soaring Sword Qi andpelling cold light.]


    Seeing this, Yang Ji''s eyes brightened, and he said to the girl behind the counter, "Show me this Lingxiao Sword."


    "Certainly, Young Master," the girl nodded, wrapped her hand in a handkerchief, and carefully presented the sword.


    The sword was three feet and three inches long, without any carved engravings, the whole body crystal clear, as if each inch was polished from dark ice.


    Yang Ji took the Longsword, ran two fingers along the de, and immediately felt an intense chill prate his fingertips.


    With a flick of his fingers.


    Hum!


    The sword body emitted a continuous and crisp tremor, and a sharpness pierced through the de.


    "What a fine sword!" He couldn''t help but murmur softly, a thread of spiritual power surged into the sword body, and instantly, three inches of sword qi hissed from the tip, piercing the air.


    "I''ll take this sword."


    "Brother Yang, what keen sight you have. This sword is crafted by a master, and in terms of quality, it is absolutely superior among its peers."


    Jin Dafu smiled, then paused before adding,


    "However, the materials used are somewhatcking. Deep Sea Cold Iron is far inferior to Flowing Pattern Steel. Even though there are six sharp prohibitions embedded inside, its sharpness and hardness are still not quite sufficient. I''m afraid it would have trouble piercing through a high-level demonic beast with a single strike. I suggest you purchase this Flowing Water Sword instead."


    Although the Flowing Water Sword was made of better material, its ws were too significant, affectingbat strength. Yang Ji inwardly rejected the idea.


    "This Lingxiao Sword has the same character ''Ling'' as my Ling Water Technique, quite a match. I''ll choose it." Yang Ji said with a smile, paying one thousand spirit stones and then storing the flying sword inside his storage bag.


    After that, Yang Ji''s gaze turned towards the Water Boat, but unfortunately, he had no more spirit stones to purchase this water-traversing magic artifact.


    He nned to rent an ordinary wooden boat at the dock with silver taels instead.


    Seeing him look at the Water Boat, Jin Dafu frowned and said, "Brother Yang, are you nning to go on a sea adventure?"


    "Yes, I n to make a trip out to sea to gather some cultivation resources. Otherwise, where would the spirit stonese from to purchase spiritual medicines and pill furnaces?" Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "But the sea is vast and dangerous. For a little cultivator at the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining to rashly head out..." Jin Dafu frowned slightly, and above his head floated the words, "If you perish out at sea, who will help me guard the ship?"


    Seeing the words above his head, Yang Ji really wanted to punch him. Wasn''t that a curse?


    He immediatelyughed and said, "The ocean is vast; surely I''m not so unlucky as to encounter a great terror the moment I go out?"


    "Eh! Little brother, for safety''s sake, I can decide to lend you the Water Boat to use first."


    Jin Dafu turned around and quickly brought out a palm-sized miniature boat from the counter, its surface water-blue, resembling Earth''s submarine in the shape of a shuttle.


    "Little brother, this Water Boat is among the supreme of Low-grade Magical Artifacts, valued at one thousand spirit stones. I will lend it to you first, and when youe back from your adventure with treasures, you can trade them with me, and we can deduct the cost from there, how does that sound?" Jin Dafu said.


    Yang Ji looked at the Water Boat [Among Low-grade Magical Artifacts, it is supreme, with three prohibitions for speed, two for transformation, and one for defense]¡ªit was indeed as Jin Dafu had said.


    "Little brother, there are two transformation prohibitions inside this Water Boat."


    "When you use it, just channel spiritual power into it, and this small boat will quickly erge to fit two people, resembling a shark, with a camouged form, capable of attracting demonic beasts and spirit fish."


    "Sitting inside, you can pilot it to dive beneath the sea for exploration. And if you grow weary, you can activate the other transformation prohibition, turning it into a small boat suitable for two people to drift with the sea, which will not capsize."


    "Those three speed prohibitions are for saving your life and chasing after spirit fish and demonic beasts. If you find a target, you can fully activate the prohibitions. Whether to pursue or flee will be up to your luck, little brother."


    "As for the defense prohibition, I need not say more, right?"


    As he spoke, Jin Dafu handed the small boat over to Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji touched the fish scale patterns on the boat and then channeled spiritual power into it.


    Buzz!


    A faint noise was emitted, and a sh of spiritual light momentarily expanded the small boat to the size of a scaled-down submarine, ced in front of Yang Ji.


    Then he changed the boat to its other form. Simrly, with a sh of spiritual light, the boat instantly transformed into a small sail-less boat.


    "Not bad!" Yang Ji was very satisfied, muttering to himself that the Ship Guardian did have some uses. He then looked at Jin Dafu and said, "Then, I thank Elder Jin greatly."


    "Hehe, no need to thank me, no need to thank me. For your first sea trip, it''s best not to go too far. Also..."


    Jin Dafu paused, pondering and said, "It''s best not to get close to unfamiliar cultivators; after all, human hearts are inscrutable, and it''s difficult to distinguish between good and evil. Not everyone is as genuine as I am."


    [I''m really afraid that someone might stab you, and I''d have given away a Water Boat for nothing.]


    "..." Yang Ji''s eyes shifted slightly. Was this guy worried about me, or was he concerned about his Water Boat?

 Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Arrow-Toothed Demon

    With the Lingxiao Sword and Water Boat in hand, Yang Ji finally had the confidence to venture into the vast sea alone.


    Afterpleting the trade, he left Myriad Treasures Tower.


    Then, he purchased some dry food and clean water in the city, more than enough to sustain him at sea for over three months.


    With everything prepared, Yang Ji did not set out from the port, because the words of Jin Dafu had made him cautious.


    Setting sail alone, he feared being marked and followed by those with ill intent.


    With that in mind, he left Nanfeng City and came to a deserted beach on his own.


    He observed the sky¡ª[clear for thousands of miles, no storms for the next three days].


    He observed the sea¡ª[calm waves, no strong winds or big waves for the next three days].


    With the weather in his favor, Yang Ji no longer hesitated, and he took out the Water Boat with a flip of his hand.


    As soon as spiritual power was infused,


    Hum!


    Apanied by a sh of spiritual light, the Water Boat quickly expanded to the size of two people, lying on the sand like a beached shark.


    Immediately, he flung his robe, leapt forward, and sat firmly inside the boat.


    Boom!


    With a soft roar, two curved hatch doors rapidly closed.


    Yang Ji formed a hand seal with one hand, and the Water Boat shot into the water like an arrow loosed from a bowstring. With a ssh, as water churned, it vanished without a trace.


    ...


    The bottom of the sea.


    Here, there was green seaweed, glowing jellyfish, colorful coral, and countless schools of fish...


    The underwater world was colorful and dazzling, presenting a differentndscape and vitality from thend.


    The Water Boat, like an outsider looking into an aquarium, slowly moved forward.


    Though it seemed aimless, Yang Ji was always paying attention to the information alerts inside.


    [One mile ahead, a huge Redwood Fish is swimming leisurely.]


    [Beneath the seabed, a ck crab the size of a millstone is hidden in the silt, dozing off.]


    [A water column two meters in diameter is rolling towards you, containing enough force to overturn the Water Boat.]


    [The Water Boat hastened and disrupted the mating of two Red-tailed Shrimps, who both cast angry nces in its direction.]


    [Inside the rocks ahead, a group of Silver Sardines are shivering as the massive Water Boat passes above them.]


    ...


    As his gaze swept by, a stream of information alerts appeared in Yang Ji''s vision like a series of codes.


    After traveling a hundred miles, there were no Demonic Beasts, no Spirit Fish, no mineral deposits, just somemon sea goods that ordinary fishermen would be ecstatic to find.


    Indeed, although the sea was vast and rich in resources, Demonic Beasts were still hard to find.


    After all, onnd, Cultivators with Spiritual Roots were scarce; how could Demonic Beasts corresponding to them be found everywhere in the sea?


    Nevertheless, Yang Ji continued to search patiently.


    After another five hundred miles, night had fallen, and Yang Ji had only collected two pieces of Sinkstone.


    Now, the seabed world was lit up with various glowing lights.


    Glowing jellyfish, blue-green seaweed, and colorful Spirit Fish all illuminated the dreamlike underwater canvas.


    As he proceeded, rocks appeared ahead like artificial mountains, with countless porous caves where various sea creatures peeked in and out.


    Suddenly, an alert shed by, and Yang Ji stiffened, instantly invigorated.


    [In the rocks ahead, a fourth grade Arrow-Toothed Demon that emerges during the day and hides at night is sleeping in a cave.]


    A sh of sharpness appeared in Yang Ji''s eyes. He put away the Water Boat and dove down.


    Just as he settled into position, ready to send Sword Qi into the cave,


    A rapid alert shed by [The human scent mixed in the sea water woke the Arrow-Toothed Demon; it sensed a strong killing intent, it was shocked, angry, and panicked; it began to break out with all its might.]


    So sharply aware?


    Without time to marvel at the Arrow-Toothed Demon''s keen alertness, Yang Ji heard a thunderous sound of water breaking.


    Before his eyes, the cave entrance churned with water, and out burst a mud-yellow beast that resembled a sea snake.


    This Arrow-Toothed Demon was only as thick as a human''s leg, but its mouth split wide, reaching down to its belly in a single motion.


    From mouth to belly, it was filled with dense, three-inch-long sharp teeth, shing a frightening cold light.


    In the middle, there was ance-like tongue vibrating wildly like an engine, creating a shocking sound wave that made the water in front of Yang Ji tremble rapidly, almost as if it were boiling.


    Its eyes were filled with ferocity as it belched a muddy stench from its mouth and bit crazily towards Yang Ji.


    "Good timing!"


    Yang Ji was filled with a fighting spirit.


    Swinging the Lingxiao Sword, he cut through the water with three Sword Qi shes.


    Vast as the water, the Sword Qi was like a rainbow.


    In this water, the Water Tracing Sword Technqiue was as fast as lightning, just like the Water Boat, swift and unstoppable.


    Hisss!


    The sea split asunder as the Sword Qi suddenly shed across the Arrow-Toothed Demon''s body, immediately producing three lines of blood.


    Sssss!


    The Arrow-Toothed Demon''s spear-like tongue vibrated, its serpent-like body twisting in intense pain as its downward bite also came to a sudden halt.


    With pain rolling in its eyes, it closed its mouth, twisted its body, and transformed into a water arrow to make a rapid escape.


    Ssh! A trail of water sprays was left behind, instantly covering a distance of a mile.


    "This guy is so fast!"


    Yang Ji cursed bitterly, watching it get away, he could only reluctantly take onest look.


    But at that moment, a piece of information appeared[The Arrow-Toothed Demon has been severely wounded, its life fading faster due to speed beyond its limits, its speed is now slowing down.]


    Hmm?


    Yang Ji didn''t hesitate, he immediately took out the Water Boat and activated the Formation, chasing after it at top speed.


    After a stick of incense had burned, he found the dying Arrow-Toothed Demon within a coral cave.


    Yang Ji struck with his sword and harvested aplete Demonic Beast.


    This brought him some joy, his outing finally yielding some gains.


    He then continued on his way.


    However, after two hours passed, he hadn''t encountered another Demonic Beast, nor had he found a single Sinkstone.


    Yang Ji was now holding a map of the Thousand-Inds Sea Area, his gaze fixed on a red dot.


    It was a deserted ind, only two hundred miles away from his current position in the sea.


    He hoped to reach there to rest and also to look for Demonic Beasts.


    Through his previous conversation with Chen De and others, Yang Ji learned that some amphibious Demonic Beasts would appear on inds at night, and he wanted to try his luck there.


    The Water Boat continued straight along its course without discovering anything of value.


    After covering two hundred miles, he had arrived at the deserted ind known as Wild Heaven Ind.


    It was now deep into the night, moonlight casting down, draping Wild Heaven Ind in a veil of white as if hidden and revealed intermittently before his eyes.


    The ind was lush with vegetation, vibrant with life, filled with coconut trees, palm trees, olive trees, and more, all thick and tall, blocking out the sun.


    The surrounding sandy beaches also glowed pearly white under this moonlight.


    With sandy beaches and coconuts, palm trees for shade, it would surely be a vacation paradise on Earth.


    Yang Ji gazed at the ind,manding the Water Boat to burst forth from the water andnd on the sandy beach.


    At that very moment.


    Ssh!


    Not far away, another sound of water being split open arose.


    Yang Ji instinctively looked over, and both parties were momentarily stunned[Fifth Grade Demonic Beast, King Crab, its giant pincers like heavenly shears. Armored body, no weak spots.]


    A Fifth Grade Demonic Beast?


    King Crab? No weak spots?


    Having observed the ind intensively, Yang Ji hadn''t noticed the informational prompt at his side, leading to this moment of mutual surprise.


    Whoosh!


    Without time to think further, he heard a sound of cutting wind, Yang Ji had already unsheathed his sword to attack.


    Excitement filled his heart¡ªfaced with such a prize, how could he let it escape?


    He immediately employed the Water Tracing Sword Technique''s Smooth Water Sword.


    The Spiritual Power within him surged like a torrential river into the Lingxiao Sword, the tip of the de emitting a sword light a meter long, iparably sharp.


    Swish!


    With a single sword strike cleaving the air, the afterimage of Yang Ji rushing forward had just appeared when the Flying Sword had already struck the King Crab''s lower jaw.


    But!


    Sssss¡ªsparks flew wildly, and the Flying Sword couldn''t prate an inch.


    "Huh?" His sword having no effect, Yang Ji was slightly surprised.


    The King Crab recovered from its shock[Fuming with rage],[Heart quivering],[Retreat],[Escape for its life].


    Seeing that Yang Ji''s sword failed to pierce it, the disy above the King Crab''s head changed[After fear],[Lucky],[Scared me to death],[Scornful],[Triumphant],[Eat him],[Increase power].


    Whoosh!


    The King Crab waved its giant pincer, forcing Yang Ji to retreat.


    "This guy has such strong defense, my all-out strike only left a white mark on its shell?"


    Yang Ji frowned, muttering to himself in disdain, inwardly cursing Jin Dafu''s jinx; his Lingxiao Sword couldn''t even prate a Demonic Beast that was nearly at his level.


    In the midst of retreating, he finally got a clear view of the creature.


    The creature looked truly domineering, as big as a water buffalo, d in a copper armor adorned with strange patterns, with eight thick legs on each side, and a pair of pincers like the jaws of the deep sea, their edges sharp.


    Its eyes,rge as millstones, were now wide open, and it was making threatening hisses while saliva slowly dripped from the corners of its mouth.


    "This thing actually wants to eat me?" Yang Ji raised an eyebrow.

 Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Fighting the King Crab

    Level One Demonic Beasts correspond to the First Layer of Qi Refining in human cultivators, up to Level Ten Demonic Beasts, which correspond to the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining.


    Above Level Ten Demonic Beasts are the Demon Generals, Demon Marshals, Demon Kings, and Demon Emperors...


    This Level Five King Crab was merely on equal footing with Yang Ji and was not of the imperial ss among demonic beasts, its strength varied little, so he naturally did not fear it.


    Now, seeing that his sword had failed to achieve its goal, the King Crab''s eyes revealed its smug satisfaction, as it even harbored the thought of devouring a human.


    Yang Ji, naturally unwilling to ept this, burst forth with a formidable aura.


    Once he executed the Light Body Skill, he shot out like a gust of wind.


    The spiritual power within his body surged into the flying sword like an angry sea, immediately causing the Lingxiao Sword to radiate chilling cold, and its tip hissed with an unparalleled sharp edge.


    The Water Tracing Sword Technique was once again unleashed.


    Shlick!


    The air tore like paper where the sword''s edge pointed.


    Sword light howled!


    This sword strike reached the extreme in both speed and sharpness.


    The King Crab reacted quickly too, its big eyes bulging as it raised one giant pincer swiftly to shield itself.


    The Flying Sword collided with the giant pincer with a ng, producing a sound like metal striking stone.


    Hiss, hiss, hiss!


    The sword tip, like a drill, pressed against the pincer, and sparks flew.


    Though the King Crab was pushed back several meters by the force of the sword strike, the Flying Sword could not prate even a fraction of an inch.


    Although it was frustrating, Yang Ji had anticipated this oue.


    A sh of brilliance shot through his eyes, and his figure shifted abruptly, spinning to the King Crab''s side like a wraith in an instant.


    He thrust the flying sword with extreme speed once more.


    Ding!


    The sword struck true against the rib of the King Crab, and at the point of contact, a spot of white light suddenly emerged.


    White light, still white light.


    Even a sword thrust to its ribs failed to pierce through.


    "This creature!" Yang Ji''s gaze darkened, but he did not let himself be distracted.


    Before the King Crab could react, he stomped fiercely on the ground, his body shooting upward like an arrow, and with a swish, he stabbed directly at the King Crab''s eyes.


    The sword strike, surprisingly soft, was like plunging into a quagmire, with all the strength enveloped by the Flying Sword instantly dissipated.


    Even the razor edge failed to prate the crab''s eyeball.


    "This... This creature''s defenses are so formidable, even its eyes; it truly has no weaknesses," Yang Ji frowned slightly.


    The King Crab, having been stabbed twice, showed a [Shock] above its head, which then quickly turned to [Frenzied Fury].


    Sss!


    It let out an angry hiss, its breath bing violent, and a murky, foul-smelling green gas explosively spewed toward Yang Ji.


    [The inner breath of the King Crab has a strong corrosive effect and can also paralyze the soul. If you were to be hit, you would be severely injured].


    Seriously injured?


    As the green gas approached, Yang Ji''s face changed color, and he rapidly retreated in flight.


    Hiss, hiss, hiss!


    Seeing Yang Ji evade, the King Crab let out a series of infuriated roars, its angerpletely ignited.


    A yellow glow suddenly erupted from its body, and to Yang Ji''s astonishment, the crab soared into the air with a thunderous leap, like a tank with ws and teeth bared, flying skywards to pounce and kill.


    The massive body bore down, its presence oppressing everything around it.


    Yang Ji''s expression tightened ever so slightly as he rapidly shifted sideways, dodging to one side.


    "Splosh!" The King Crab crashed down heavily, its eighteen sturdy legs prating the sand, creating deep pits.


    Sand and stones flew everywhere, obscuring vision.


    While Yang Ji was avoiding the flying debris, the crab''s thick legs moved in unison, closing in on him once more. A giant w suddenly lifted over its head, bursting with boundless yellow light. Enveloped with an immense force, it aimed to crush Yang Ji with a hammering blow.


    Fast and fierce, the force was mighty and heavy.


    Yang Ji felt as though the colossal pincer was a falling star, with such overwhelming momentum it seemed unstoppable.


    This move was immensely oppressive, tearing through the air, its energy rampaging, making his cheeks ache as if shed by the sharp edge of a de.


    It was too fast; the King Crab had given its all in this strike, leaving him no chance to dodge.


    If caught by the giant pincers, he would undoubtedly be cleaved in two.


    Although Yang Ji''s face was slightly tense, he remained calm amidst the danger.


    Seen raising his eyes, spiritual power burst forth from within his body, and the flying sword in his hand suddenly moved, shing upwards like lightning to meet the King Crab''s giant pincer.


    Boom!


    The pincer and flying sword collided in the blink of an eye.


    Yellow light shed with the water-blue sword qi in a storm-like explosion, sending visible spiraling energy beams shooting in all directions.


    Yang Ji was sent flying by the pincer, stumbling backward with a series of "thuds," creating explosive sounds in the sandy ground with each step he took until, after eighteen sounds, the force was fully dissipated, and he stabilized his form in a disheveled state.


    In contrast, the King Crab steadied itself immediately with a push of its rear legs.


    In that instant, the superiority was clear.


    Yang Ji''s pupils constricted as he looked at the still trembling Lingxiao Sword, saying solemnly, "This thing... such formidable strength!"


    "Fortunately, the flying sword is undamaged. It seems that this creature''s shell isn''t overly strong. With the Lingxiao Sword, I still have the power to fight."


    "This sword truly deserves its reputation as the finest among low-grade magical artifacts. Had it been any other low-grade flying sword, it likely would have snapped."


    Whoosh!


    The sharp sound of tearing through the air rose again as the King Crab''s eighteen thick legs moved in unison, like spears from heaven, abruptly charging forward.


    "Come on!" Having withstood its strongest ttening strike, Yang Ji was fearless, and immediately employed the Water Tracing Sword Technique''s elusive sword shadows.


    With his wrist rotating clockwise, the flying sword produced ovepping sword shadows, and a sword qi whirlpool encircled him, strangling everything in its path.


    Ting ting ting!


    The King Crab''s thick legs hit the sword qi whirlpool, sparking a fierce collision that sent out shes of light and an intimidating sound.


    While dodging and weaving with the Light Body Skill, Yang Ji used the sword qi whirlpool to defend and counterattack, blocking all eighteen of the massive legs that were thrusting down like a rain of arrows.


    The King Crab''s eighteen thick legs moved swiftly, recklessly pursuing Yang Ji with murderous intent.


    The spear-like legs danced madly, thudding into the ground, attempting to pierce through with each thrust, and intermittently spewing toxic gas to disrupt his steps.


    In this high-frequencybat, Yang Ji''s proficiency with the Water Tracing Sword Technique and the Light Body Skill was steadily increasing.


    [Your continuous use of the Water Tracing Sword Technique has increased your proficiency by +1.]


    [Your continuous use of the Water Tracing Sword Technique has increased your proficiency by +1.]


    [Your continuous use of the Light Body Skill has increased your proficiency by +1.]


    [Your continuous use of the Light Body Skill has increased your proficiency by +1.]


    ...


    Bothbatants fought with true fire, battling through an entire night.


    By this moment, the moon had vanished, and the sun had begun to rise slowly.


    After driving Yang Ji back with a pincer, the King Crab no longer pursued him, giving him a fierce stare before turning to walk towards the water.


    Yang Ji''s eyebrows lifted as he watched the creature leave, unwillingly; though helpless, who could me him when the sword in his hand couldn''t breach its defense?


    Just as he stood there in frustration, the King Crab turned back, hissed twice from the corner of its mouth, eyes fixed onto him, and above its head appeared ["Wait for Crab Lord, I''ll rest a bit in my cave mansion, tonight I shall im your life."]


    Ha!


    Seeing this, Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel amused.


    Fine, fine, I''ll be waiting for you.


    A surge of stubbornness welled up within him, and he sat down cross-legged on the beach to recuperate, restoring his strength.


    That night, the King Crab came swaggering forth, exhaling green gas as expected.


    Once again, a fierce battle unfolded between man and crab.


    From the moment Yang Ji encountered the King Crab, every evening on Wild Heaven Ind was fraught with explosive noises and thunderous rumblings.


    Initially, the seabirds perched in the trees were startled and scattered.


    But, eventually, they grew ustomed and perched on the branches, curiously watching the battle below.


    The fight between man and crab waged on, and five days passed in a sh.

 Chapter 15: Chapter 15 The Perfection of Magic, Slaying

    Yang Ji had fresh water, dry food, and was in no hurry to leave. He had engaged in a drawn-out battle with the King Crab.


    He discovered that in continuous battle, the proficiency of his techniques increased rapidly, several times faster than practicing alone.


    Given such a worthy opponent, he would not miss this excellent opportunity.


    And so...


    [Your continuous use of the Water Tracing Sword Technique, Proficiency +1.]


    [Your continuous use of the Water Tracing Sword Technique, Proficiency +1.]


    [Your continuous use of the Light Body Skill, Proficiency +1.]


    [Your continuous use of the Light Body Skill, Proficiency +1.]


    [Through continuous use of the Water Tracing Sword Technique, you haveprehended the sword''s gentleness, using softness to dissolve force. Your Water Tracing Sword Technique has broken through and reached a minor mastery.]


    [Through continuous use of the Light Body Skill, you have grasped the concept of the feather riding the wind, making your movements even more intricate. Your Light Body Skill has broken through and reached a minor mastery.]


    [Water Tracing Sword Technqiue (minor mastery): 1/100]


    [Light Body Skill (minor mastery): 1/100]


    Yang Ji''s Flying Sword drew an arc in the air, imitating the flow of water falling down, and also resembling the soft turns of Taichi.


    With each sword strike, he dissipated the overwhelming force on the King Crab''snce-like legs, often causing its heavy blows to fail and rebound.


    Having grasped "feather riding the wind," his form became elegant, moving unpredictably, hovering and dropping, significantly improving his agility and handling the King Crab''s attacks with much more ease.


    However, the more the King Crab fought, the more frustrated it became, feeling that the human before it was bing slipperier, unable to injure him despite all its tricks.


    Yang Ji, perceiving its thoughts, would asionally pretend to be hit, instantly reinvigorating the King Crab and exciting it greatly.


    This conflict urred regrly each evening.


    Time flew by.


    Another ten days passed.


    Yang Ji had been on Wild Heaven Ind for fifteen days now.


    The continuous high-intensitybat induced another breakthrough in his Water Tracing Sword Technique and Light Body Skill.


    [Through continuous use of the Water Tracing Sword Technique, you haveprehended the sword''s firmness, the way water cuts through stone, your Sword Qi majestic. Your Water Tracing Sword Technique has broken through and reached a major mastery.]


    [Through continuous use of the Light Body Skill, you have grasped "riding the wind," greatly increasing your speed. Your Light Body Skill has broken through and reached a major mastery.]


    [Water Tracing Sword Technique (major mastery): 1/150]


    [Light Body Skill (major mastery): 1/150]


    "Sword''s firmness!"


    A cool aura emanated from within Yang Ji as he rode the wind swiftly, his form transforming into a gust, twisting the Sword Qi into droplets, striking forth with his sword.


    Whoosh!


    A sword brake through the air.


    Shick~


    Suddenly, a crisp yet dull stabbing sound different from the previous nging of metal rang out.


    "This sound..." Yang Ji was surprised, hearing something amiss, he immediately looked over to see a striking spot of blood appear on the crab''s belly.


    Blood?


    It''s injured. Did my sword break its defense?


    Hiss hiss!


    A soft hissing sound came from the King Crab''s mouth as the sword struck its belly, and [Pain] appeared above its head.


    "It''s really hurt." Yang Ji''s pupils shrank, and he was inwardly shaken.


    Not waiting for the King Crab to be angry, he quickly withdrew.


    The King Crab quickly nced at its abdomen. The wound was not obvious, and [Doubt] and [Did he just wound me?] appeared above its head.


    Seeing its confusion, Yang Ji knew that the Sword Qi he had condensed like steel needles had prated its body, akin to a bee sting, producing a twinge of pain, yet not enough to kill.


    But Yang Ji''s heart surged with ecstasy ¨C if the majorly mastered Water Tracing Sword Technique could injure it, could the perfect mastery of the technique possibly kill it?


    To avoid making the King Crab wary of his power and fleeing after a sessful strike,


    Yang Ji immediately ceased, deciding not to use the sword''s firmness anymore.


    Not giving it time to react, he quickly resumed fighting, deliberately holding back and falling into a disadvantageous position.


    Shaken by the stab, the King Crab harbored doubts for a moment, but seeing the tide of battle turning, it quickly forgot about that sword strike.


    Man and crab shed once more.


    So it went, the days steadily passing by.


    Yang Ji had been on Wild Heaven Ind for over a month now.


    It was on this day that the prompt he had been eagerly awaiting sounded again.


    "Continuously using the Water Tracing Sword Technique, youprehend the true essence of hardness and softness in harmony and the vastness of flowing water. Your Water Tracing Sword Technique has broken through, reachingpletion."


    "Continuously using the Light Body Skill, you grasp the ascent of the white crane in the wind. Your body forms a straight line, soaring like a crane into the sky, greatly increasing your speed. Your Light Body Skill has broken through, reachingpletion."


    "Water Tracing Sword Technique (Complete)"


    "Light Body Skill (Complete)"


    After a month of life-and-death battles, these two low-level techniques finally reached theirpleted state.


    Yang Ji''s expression brightened, and as he looked towards the King Crab, a glint shed in his eyes.


    "Hardness and softness in harmony, water flows in vastness. I wonder if thepleted Water Tracing Sword Technique can pierce through this creature''s copper armor in one strike."


    Seeing Yang Ji suddenly stop, his gaze grew even colder.


    The King Crab made a hissing sound near its mouth, unexpectedly feeling a surge of restlessness and unease.


    At this moment, Yang Ji seemed to transform into a primeval savage beast, his stare so intense that it made the crab feel hairy. It suddenly had a premonition of danger and, in the next moment, began to scuttle away on itsrge legs.


    "Thinking of escaping?" Yang Ji''s eyes darkened. At this moment, how could he allow it to escape? Even at the expense of exhaustion, he was determined to kill it.


    His form shot forward like a diving white crane, with his sword relentlessly shing towards the target.


    Spiritual power surged wildly within him, pouring into the Lingxiao Sword. Sword Qi burst forth, unleashing an unstoppable edge, and a sense of wild, raging rivers instantly enveloped the King Crab.


    This strike carried the force of overturning seas and mountains, the sword light howling through the air at ultimate speed.


    Thwack!


    A sword thrust onto the back shell of the King Crab, pratingpletely without any obstruction.


    Hiss hiss hiss!


    The King Crab screamed in pain, its body shook violently, and with a forceful leap, it plunged with a ssh into the sea, blood staining the waters.


    "Thinking of escaping now? It''s toote." Delighted by the power of his sword, Yang Ji hurriedly dived into the sea, pursuing his prey.


    Hearing the ssh, the King Crab nced back, its body trembling, and its demon soul panicked with thoughts, "Damn it," "The human has grown stronger," "He''sing after me."


    "Where do you think you''re going?" Yang Ji, who had mastered the Ling Water Technique, moved unhindered in water, as if he were a fish, unfazed by the aquatic environment.


    Seeing the King Crab desperately fleeing through the water ahead of him, Yang Ji, even from across the endless seas, raised his hand and sent a sword thrust that sliced through the water and mmed into the crab''s back.


    In an instant, the copper armor cracked, blood oozed, and the sea was once again dyed red.


    Terror, despair, and the thought of fleeing back to its cave reflected in the eyes of the King Crab.


    "Flee back to its cave?" Yang Ji''s eyebrow raised, and he elerated his pursuit. Fearing any unexpected developments, it would be best to kill it en route.


    He raised his sword, unleashing several more sword Qi shes.


    Swoosh swoosh swoosh!


    The sword Qi tore through the water, relentlessly striking the King Crab, its copper armor continuously cracking, greatly weakening it.


    "This guy, such a thick health bar; it''s not dead yet?" Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel astonished to see it using its eighteen thick legs to vigorously paddle through the water, showing no signs of impending death.


    It seemed the sword Qi could not stop.


    Swoosh swoosh swoosh!


    Countless sword Qi barraged towards it.


    After pursuing for about two miles, the King Crab''s body was densely covered with wounds and barely recognizable.


    It was at this time that the death countdown of thirty breaths appeared above its head.


    Just then, a range of reefs appeared ahead, stretching like a mountain range before it, with numerous cave entrances suggesting aplexwork within, an unseen world of its own.


    If the King Crab managed to slip inside, it would indeed be difficult to kill.


    However, now with only twenty-five breaths left to live, even if it burrowed in, it couldn''t go far.


    Whoosh!


    Yang Ji sped up, breaking through the water and following the King Crab into one of the caves.


    The cave passage wasn''t dark; the stone walls along the way were covered with inch-high glowing grass that cast a faint light inside.


    Following the turns inside the passage, Yang Ji finally arrived at a cave brimming with water grass.


    The King Crab turned back to re at Yang Ji, then suddenly its eyelids drooped, and it breathed itsst.


    "This guy, giving me one final re before dying." Yang Ji let out a slight smile, finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.


    After a month, he had only hunted down two demonic beasts; now, he truly understood how challenging it was for cultivators to venture out on adventures.


    Indeed, what''s seen is not necessarily one''s own. Had his techniques not advanced topletion, he would have struggled to defeat this King Crab.


    But the ending was good.


    Looking at the colossal body before him, he started to dissect it, with the copper armor, eighteen thick legs, the tworge pincers, and the Demon Core being the four most valuable parts.


    Yang Ji quickly processed them, cing the crab meat along with everything else into his Storage Bag.


    With the King Crab''s body no longer blocking the view, a faint red glow rose from the ground,


    Yang Ji nced down and discovered a fiery red stone where the King Crab had previouslyid. The stone''s surface was worn smooth, clearly [End of avable text]

 Chapter 16: Chapter 16 Scarlet Flame Jade

    This chunk of fiery red stone was only the size of a millstone, its surface flickering with a red glow.


    At a nce, Yang Ji saw the information disyed: "Fire Cotton Stone, containing Scarlet me Jade within. Wearing it on the body keeps one warm in winter and cool in summer, able to nourish the divine sense and strengthen the soul, and can suppress the emergence of Heart Demons to a certain extent."


    The brief information thrilled him to madness.


    Whether it was for nourishing the divine sense or suppressing Heart Demons, any treasure with just one of these functions could be sold at a high price.


    Because the soul is especially important in theter stages of cultivation.


    To be a Divinity Transformation from a Nascent Soul True Monarch, one has to transcend the three cmities of Gale, Sun Strike, and Shocking Thunder, which are trials for the Primordial Spirit.


    Upon oveing these trials, one can attain a pureyang Primordial Spirit, beyond the fear of wind and fire, unscathed by thunder.


    With the Primordial Spirit leaving the body, one could traverse ten thousand li in an instant, possessing the Great Divine Power of instantaneous movement. When the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth manifests, one could sit in the courtyard and annihte enemies thousands of miles away.


    Some powerful Nascent Soul True Monarchs, without having to undergo Divinity Transformation, could split their Primordial Spirits in two, achieving an external incarnation just like a Divinity Transformation.


    One person would appear in the world to be worshipped, while another would hide in the depths of the Cave Mansion, concealing both talents and fame. One person with two lives, it was truly formidable.


    The Nascent Soul True Monarch was rightfully the revered patriarch of a region.


    Thus one could see the preciousness of items that nourish the divine sense.


    Moreover, the function of suppressing Heart Demons was also extraordinary.


    Anyone on the path of cultivation could not avoid Heart Demons.


    Cultivating too rapidly could easily breed Heart Demons, as could greed and desires.


    Then at such times, how valuable would a treasure capable of suppressing the emergence of Heart Demons be?


    All cultivators with a clear mind would undoubtedly understand its value without needing further exnation.


    Scarlet me Jade!


    There was actually a piece of Scarlet me Jade contained within the Fire Cotton Stone!


    What was that worth?


    Five thousand spirit stones?


    Or ten thousand spirit stones?


    Yang Ji immediately couldn''t wait to split the Fire Cotton Stone with his sword and took out the Scarlet me Jade.


    Looking at the thumb-sized Scarlet me Jade in his hand, he felt extremely pleased.


    Indeed, sea monsters were no ordinary creatures, worthy of being the lords of the ocean; even their chosen Cave Mansions were treasures troves.


    Yang Ji was delighted, and having obtained a piece of Scarlet me Jade, he immediately began a thorough search through all the tunnels and the caves connected to them.


    However, after searching twice, he still couldn''t find a second piece of Scarlet me Jade.


    But such treasures of heaven and earth were rare by nature; finding even one was a stroke of great fortune.


    Yang Ji was fully satisfied and left the cave in high spirits, releasing his Water Boat into the sea and stepping aboard.


    He had been out for more than a month.


    The gains were substantial.


    Yang Ji nned to return to the city and sell all the materials from the demonic beasts.


    In exchange for spirit stones, he would embark on his grand alchemy venture.


    The Water Boat carried him along smoothly, and by dawn, Yang Ji had arrived at Nanfeng Ind.


    ...


    Myriad Treasures Tower.


    Jin Dafu was currently looking at the materials piled up before him, clicking his tongue and saying, "Younger Brother Yang actually managed to kill a King Crab at the same level as you, yourbat strength is truly formidable."


    Indeed, a flicker of admiration crossed his eyes, for those who could y same-level demonic beasts on their own were extraordinary geniuses.


    "Hehe, luck. Elder Jin, please calcte how much these materials are worth in spirit stones," Yang Ji said as he sat in a chair, taking a sip of Spiritual Tea, looking quite content.


    "Ordinarily, a Grade Two Demonic Beast is worth two hundred spirit stones, and a Third Grade Demonic Beast is valued at three hundred spirit stones."


    "A Level Four Demon Beast, having condensed a Demon Core within its body, is worth double the price, thus six hundred spirit stones. As for a Fifth Grade Demonic Beast, it''s one thousand two hundred spirit stones."


    "Of course, that''s the value of amon Fifth Grade Demonic Beast. This King Crab is definitely worth two thousand spirit stones, not much less than amon sixth-level demonic beast."


    "Two thousand spirit stones?" Yang Ji looked indifferently at Jin Dafu. He had roughly estimated the King Crab''s value, and two thousand spirit stones were about right. He didn''t feel like haggling and thus nodded, "Alright."


    "Hmm, additionally, this Arrow-Toothed Demon is more ordinary, worth six hundred spirit stones. As for the other Fire Cotton Stones and Sinkstones, I''ll offer fifty spirit stones. Altogether, these materials add up to two thousand six hundred and fifty spirit stones. Younger Brother, how does that sound?" Jin Dafu said with a smile.


    "Alright! Also, could Elder Jin please appraise another treasure for me?" Yang Ji said with a mysterious smile.


    "Oh? A treasure? What kind of treasure?"


    Jin Dafu''s curiosity piqued as he saw the smile on Yang Ji''s lips and his healthy look.


    "Please, Elder Jin, take a look at this and tell me how many spirit stones it''s worth."


    Yang Ji touched his Storage Bag and pulled out a thumb-sized object, resembling a piece of red agate, smooth and fiery red throughout, a three-inch red glow emanating from its surface, like a burning blood-red me.


    "What is this?"


    Upon seeing the object, Jin Dafu''s eyes flickered with surprise, quickly hidden away at a startling speed.


    If not for the words "Shocked" above his head, Yang Ji almost thought he had undergone no emotional change at all.


    Jin Dafu didn''t look much at the Scarlet me Jade, first casually took a sip of his tea as if he were a lord leisurely rolling up his sleeves, then indifferently took the treasure and began to inspect it with an air of nonchnce.


    "Brother, don''t be in such a hurry, let me have a look for you!"


    He held the Scarlet me Jade between two fingers, inspecting it from the left and then from the right, looking extremely focused and serious.


    After a long gaze, he finally said without a trace of sound:


    "Brother, your eyesight still needs work."


    "This is just a chunk of red jade, it''s nothing special."


    "This kind of red jade is generally born in the submarine magma areas, where the rocks are scorched by high temperatures. Over time, they form this red jade."


    "It''s actually simr to alchemy, but red jade can''tpare to the preciousness of medicine pills, it''s abundantly avable."


    "You''re just starting out on your adventures, brother, there''s still a lot to learn."


    Jin Dafu smiled slightly, paused, and then said,


    "Since you''ve brought it to me, I can''t let you walk away for nothing. Ten spirit stones, I''ll take it."


    Jin Dafu spoke with confidence, and after finishing his words, he took a satisfying sip of spiritual tea, with the words [Comfortable], [In Control], [This is probably worth about five thousand spirit stones], [Big profit] floating above his head.


    "Yang Ji, brother, how about it?" He looked at Yang Ji with a smile in his eyes.


    You think you can pull a fast one on me, Jin Dafu?


    The initiative was now in Yang Ji''s hands, and he chuckled inwardly, feeling no rush at all.


    He immediately responded with a forced smile:


    "Elder Jin, that''s not very honest of you. I brought this Scarlet me Jade here because I thought you were a straight shooter. How can you say it''s red jade?"


    This?


    This guy actually recognizes the Scarlet me Jade? Those are some sharp eyes.


    Jin Dafu was inwardly shocked and guiltily shifted his gaze, quietly sizing up Yang Ji.


    He then picked up the Scarlet me Jade on the table again, examined it closely, and after a while, he confidently said:


    "Brother, I won''t make a mistake, this truly is red jade. Look at this color, doesn''t it just scream ''red jade''?"


    "Oh? If Elder Jin''s eyesight isn''t up to it, then I''ll just take the Scarlet me Jade to other shops to have a look." With that, Yang Ji prepared to get up.


    "Hey, brother, don''t rush; please sit down!"


    Jin Dafu gestured with his hand, coaxing him to stay with kind words.


    He was very surprised inside.


    This guy has some connections!


    With my countless experiences in treasure identification, it took me quite a while to confirm that this is Scarlet me Jade, but this guy was utterly certain from the start; he didn''t hedge at all. How does he recognize it?


    Jin Dafu gave Yang Ji a nce, feeling somewhat sullen, then picked up the Scarlet me Jade again, pretending to inspect it while frowning. Then he suddenly pped his forehead and eximed:


    "Oh my, it really is Scarlet me Jade. Look at me, I almost missed it. I was about to let the brother lose hundreds of spirit stones."


    Jin Dafu, oh Jin Dafu, such an impable act, it would be a waste not to be an actor on Earth; Yang Ji was truly amazed.


    Jin Dafu sighed while holding the Scarlet me Jade, saying, "It''s a pity, indeed a pity!"


    "This piece of Scarlet me Jade is not mature enough, likely having formed for less than a hundred years. It hasn''t absorbed enough heaven and earth essence, and the spiritual energy within the jade iscking. Although it can nourish the divine sense, the effect is minimal, so it can only be considered as low-grade."


    "Had it been one of those pieces that have existed for hundreds of years, a nce would only reveal a mass of burning blood mes, and one wouldn''t be able to see its surface at all."


    "You only got a faint hint of three inches of red glow from this piece, and its value is just about a thousand spirit stones."


    Jin Dafu shook his head with repeated regret.


    "I have seen many of this kind of Scarlet me Jades in my family; they are worth no less than five thousand spirit stones. Elder Jin, you better not try to cheat me. I came to Myriad Treasures Tower because I wanted to take care of your business."


    Yang Ji feigned anger. The reason he didn''t take it to other shops was to avoid drawing unwanted envy and trouble.


    And at Myriad Treasures Tower, he held the title of Ship Guardian, which was worth far more than tens of thousands of spirit stones.


    Jin Dafu was likely still counting on him for the next sea venture; to cheat him would be to harm his own interests, wouldn''t it?


    Jin Dafu, being the shrewd man he was, knew better than to be shortsighted for such a small amount of spirit stones.


    Family?


    Seen many?


    This youngster... He couldn''t possiblye from a significant family, could he?


    Jin Dafu''s expression flickered slightly, surprised inside. With such discerning eyes, could he actually be from a big family?


    Not likely, right? He''s so poor.


    Yang Ji, of course, noticed what was on his mind.


    At this moment, he was capitalizing on his broad knowledge and experience, signaling, "Don''t try to fool me, or else next time I have something good, I won''t bring it here for trade."


    While the Scarlet me Jade was a good item, it was indeedcking in age and too small, as Jin Dafu had said, so the effect on nourishing the divine sense was not significant. Exchanging it for spirit stones was the best option for now.


    "Five thousand spirit stones... brother, this puts me in a difficult position," Jin Dafu said, his face showing difficulty.


    Seeing that there was not the slightest sign ofpromise in Yang Ji''s eyes, Jin Dafu felt a bit deted.


    However, Yang Ji''s next words brightened his mood significantly.


    "Elder brother, you''re not the one in a tough spot here, I still need to buy spiritual medicines and a pill furnace."


    "Haha, brother, no problem at all," Jin Dafu said upon hearing that, his eyes lighting up as he broke into a wide grin.

 Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Master Huo Yuan

    Jin Dafu''s eyebrows rose in delight as soon as he heard Yang Ji wanted to purchase a Pill Furnace and Spiritual Medicine.


    Yang Ji of course knew what he was thinking, and a verbal battle ensued, which concluded rather quickly.


    An inferior grade Pill Furnace, known as the Four-Sided Furnace.


    All four sides featured a lustrous mirror surface, each polished from heat-resistant Heavenly Crystal Stones.


    Heavenly Crystal Stones could absorb the high heat of mes to improve the pill formation rate, and the polished mirror surfaces allowed one to observe the pill-making process inside the furnace.


    If any issues arose, adjustments could be made in time.


    The Four-Sided Furnace wasn''t too shabby and cost a total of one thousand Spirit Stones.


    Yang Ji also purchased ten batches of Spiritual Medicine needed to concoct inferior grade Spirit Enhancing Pills, two hundred Spirit Stones per batch, spending a total of two thousand.


    Combined with the thousand Spirit Stones for the Pill Furnace, minus the thousand for the Water Boat,


    Yang Ji currently had three thousand six hundred and fifty Spirit Stones on him.


    With preparationsplete, Yang Ji followed Jin Dafu''s guidance and made his way alone to the cave behind Myriad Treasures Tower''s back mountain.


    After walking about a mile down a cobblestone path, he arrived at the foot of a cliff.


    There was a stone cave about three meters high at the base, with red glimmers visible inside, and the air that blew out carried a tinge of heat.


    Clearly, as Jin Dafu had said, there was Earth Fire within.


    Yang Ji''s expression brightened, and he proceeded towards the cave.


    Upon entering the cave, he found a hollowed-out stone chamber on the right-hand side of the wall.


    It contained simple furnishings and at the moment, a gaunt old man sat on a stone bench. Hisplexion was yellowish, and from his appearance, he looked to be about sixty years old, with two untidy whiskers curling slightly at the ends, as if singed by the Earth Fire.


    He was currently engrossed in a book titled "How to Be an Alchemy Master," with a deeply furrowed brow, evidently facing some tricky problem.


    Indistinctly, one could hear him muttering through gritted teeth.


    "That brat He Gu actually became a Peak Alchemy Master before me, damn it! If I can''t do it, how could he? No, I must be able to."


    This must be Huo Yuan, the master Jin Dafu mentioned. Does he seem a bit restless and angry? Yang Ji''s eyes flickered as he nced at him lightly.


    "Who''s there?"


    Perhaps sensing his gaze, Huo Yuan suddenly looked up and saw the unfamiliar Yang Ji, immediately shouting in anger, "This is the Alchemy Forbidden Land. What are you, a brat, doing here? Get out at once!"


    He exhaled a couple of heavy breaths, standing up irritably, and waved his hand impatiently.


    "I have seen Master Huo Yuan! I am the Ship Guardian of Myriad Treasures Tower,ing to borrow the Earth Fire to concoct Medicine Pills." Yang Ji greeted with a bow and a slight smile.


    "Ship Guardian?" Huo Yuan frowned, sizing up Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji knew he was puzzled by this unfamiliar title, so he exaggerated the status and importance of a Ship Guardian.


    Indeed, after hearing this, Huo Yuan''s expression became slightly more amiable.


    Though the anger was restrained, his face remained stern as he stood with his hands behind his back, scoffed coldly, "Ad like you, not focusing on Cultivation, yet wishes to learn Alchemy? Do you think everyone can be a noble and high-ranking Alchemist like me?"


    Seeing his disdainful look, Yang Ji wasn''t upset but merely responded with a calm smile,


    "The youngster recognizes a few Spiritual Medicines, hence wishes to give it a try. What if by some small chance I did indeed be an Alchemist?"


    "Hmph, knowing a few Spiritual Medicines has filled your head with such foolish ambitions. Young people these days are truly bing more and more arrogantly self-important."


    Huo Yuan raised an eyebrow, ncing sideways at Yang Ji, and with a flick of his Storage Bag, immediately took out a Spiritual Medicine shaped like a me and coldly said, "Then let me ask you, what is this Spiritual Medicine?"


    "This is a forty-three-year-old me Herb," Yang Ji answered with a smile.


    Hmm? Recognizing the me Herb didn''t surprise him, but seeing the urate age at a nce did surprise Huo Yuan.


    "Then what about this Spiritual Medicine? How many years?" Huo Yuan flicked his Storage Bag again and took out a green fruit-like Spiritual Medicine.


    "This is a fifteen-year-old Green Nether Fruit, which can be used to make Green Essence Pills," Yang Ji said.


    "Then what about these?" Huo Yuan''s brows furrowed slightly, he nced at Yang Ji, and in one breath, he took out twenty-eight different kinds of Spiritual Medicines.


    "A thirty-six-year-old Wind Spirit Flower, a twenty-eight-year-old Heavenly Green Herb, a seventy-two-year-old Vermilion Sedge Lotus, a fifty-three-year-old Silver Horn Tree Leaf..."


    As Yang Ji urately recited the names and ages of each Spiritual Medicine, the mocking look on Huo Yuan''s face slowly faded, and a glint of astonishment shed in his eyes.


    This young man had effortlessly named the exact age of various Spiritual Medicines at a nce, and that had taken Huo Yuan by surprise.


    The most basic aspect of Medicine Pill making is learning to identify the ages of various Spiritual Medicines, as only then can you know how much fire to use to melt the Spiritual Medicines and extract the right amount of medicinal power during Alchemy.


    This is the fundamental skill of Alchemy, and also the most important one.


    Some intermediate Alchemists still cannot directly see the exact ages of various Spiritual Medicines with their eyes, needing tobine the sense of smell and feel of the Spiritual Energy contained in the medicinal herbs to make a judgment.


    Even so, some Alchemists still are not as urate as Yang Ji, often struggling to adjust the heat properly when making Medicine Pills.


    In the end, even if they adjusted it correctly, it was based on having burned a few Spiritual Medicines.


    And now, this astonishing young man in front of him clearly had a very firm grasp on the basics.


    Seeing the [Amazement] above his head, Yang Ji couldn''t help but smirk, with the assistance of the Golden Finger, everything was transparent at a nce.


    Huo Yuan''s expression flickered, and it was hard for him to believe that this young boy in front of him had such a solid foundation; he immediately flicked his Storage Bag and took out a box of ground Spiritual Medicine powder.


    He said coldly,


    "This powder is ground from how many kinds of Spiritual Medicines? What are their respective ages?"


    "There are a total of three kinds of Spiritual Medicines in this, namely, a sixty-year-old Luoyun Fruit, a fifty-eight-year-old Snow Moon Flower, and a sixty-one-year-old Absolute Rock Herb," said Yang Ji, sniffing the fragrance and examining its color before he answered with a slight smile.


    "Wrong! There''s clearly no Luoyun Fruit in here; it''s the simr Purple Luo Fruit. Also, the age of the Snow Moon Flower is incorrect, it is only forty-six years old," Huo Yuan rebuked in a low voice.


    "Oh?" Yang Ji''s expression flickered, and then he said with a smile, "Then it seems I was mistaken."


    "Hmph, you''ve got some skills, kid, but there''s still a lot for you to learn, and you must remain humble and strive to make progress," Huo Yuan, with his hands behind his back and a stern face, said, preaching like an old pedant.


    "As someone who has only recently begun Alchemy, there is indeed much to learn; I hope you won''t be stingy with your teachings in the future," replied Yang Ji with a slight smile, bowing respectfully.


    "So... can I go in now?" he asked.


    "Hmm, go ahead," Huo Yuan said, waving his hand impatiently.


    At that moment, watching Yang Ji''s retreating figure, he furrowed his brows, muttering, "This kid has keen eyesight, he got them all right."


    "His basic skills are indeed strong, but how about his Alchemy technique?" he wondered to himself.


    Huo Yuan''s beady eyes twinkling, at that moment, he resembled a cunning old rat as he quietly followed.

 Chapter 18: Chapter 18 Is This Pill Fragrance?

    Yang Ji walked deeper into the cave and soon came across a pair of stone doors.


    As soon as he pushed them open, a wave of heat hit him.


    The air inside was distorted by the high temperature, and the red waves of heat were clearly visible.


    This was a sealed stone chamber, only as big as a single room.


    The source of the high temperature was the cluster of red mes in the middle of the stone chamber, asrge as a millstone, rising half a yard high, burning fiercely without a whiff of ck smoke, the mes very pure.


    Yang Ji cast his gaze over them, "Heart of Earth Fire, containing a trace of spiritual power."


    Spiritual power!


    Yang Ji''s eyes lit up. Although it was not a Spiritual Fire, this trace of spiritual power was much stronger than the mes produced by low-level fire attribute techniques.


    "If that''s the case, then let''s begin refining," he said.


    With a touch to his Storage Bag, a palm-sized pill furnace of ancient design appeared in his hand.


    Once spiritual power was injected, it quickly grew to half a yard tall andnded with a boom on top of the Earth Fire, enveloping all the mes within the furnace.


    "You have begun Alchemy, preheating the furnace."


    Seeing this message, Yang Ji''s heart thrilled and he immediately felt steadier.


    Indeed, alchemy was like cultivation, also apanied by information disy.


    The first step was to preheat the furnace, and as soon as the entire furnace was heated up, the refinement could begin.


    Alchemic refinement is a patience-requiring task. While waiting, Yang Ji took out a thin Pill Recipe and studied it.


    The Pill Recipe for Spirit Enhancing Pill recorded the required amount of each Spiritual Medicine, the order of adding them, and the temperature needed for refining the medicines.


    The correct ratio of each Spiritual Medicine is needed to form a pill.


    And the temperature is key to refining the medicines. Too fierce or too gentle a heat won''t do; it has to be just right.


    Yang Ji studied it for a long while.


    A stick of incense passed quickly by.


    ording to the Pill Recipe, after preheating the furnace for the duration of one incense stick, he could start the refining process.


    Yang Ji put away the Pill Recipe and with a p on the furnace lid, opened a small aperture and swiftly added a stalk of Spirit Enhancing Herb.


    A hissing sound, and a scent of charring spread out; the Spirit Enhancing Herb was destroyed, the temperature too high, preheat failed.


    Huh?


    Too high a temperature?


    Wasn''t it supposed to be the duration of one incense stick?


    Yang Ji''s mind raced, and he instantly thought of a possibility.


    Could it be because he was using a different type of me than the one used by the writer of the Pill Recipe? Maybe the recipe''s author hadn''t used Earth Fire?


    At this moment, staring at the inside of the furnace, "The temperature is too high, 300¡æ."


    If 300¡æ doesn''t work, then try again and find the right temperature.


    Yang Ji was not discouraged and prepared to attempt again.


    Outside the stone chamber, Huo Yuan, who peeped through a crack, smelled a scent of burning and immediately felt secretly thrilled, thinking:


    "I thought he had some skill, but he can''t even manage the preheat."


    "Heh heh, does he really think alchemy is that easy just by copying others?">


    "The Pill Recipe only describes the general process, but there are countless minor details in actual practice. Any small mistake could ruin the medicine."


    "This kid thinks he can be an Alchemist just by recognizing a few Spiritual Medicines? He still has much to learn."


    Huo Yuan''s small eyes gleamed with smugness, and with his hands behind his back, he returned outside the cave with a proud demeanor.


    Clearly, he believed the young man inside the stone chamber was no longer worth his attention.


    Inside the stone chamber, Yang Ji continued to try.


    "Furnace temperature 250¡æ, hiss~ Spirit Enhancing Herb destroyed, preheat failed, temperature too high."


    "Furnace temperature 200¡æ, Spirit Enhancing Herb begins to slowly melt, preheat sessful, optimal temperature."


    "So the optimal preheat temperature for refining Spirit Enhancing Pills is 200¡æ. Rather than preheating, it''s more urate to say the temperature needed for melting the first Spirit Enhancing Herb is 200¡æ," he realized.


    Yang Ji was delighted. After destroying two Spiritual Medicines, he had finally taken the first step, and he had also made preliminary improvements to the Pill Recipe.


    He then controlled the me through the secret door at the bottom of the furnace, keeping it steady at 200¡æ.


    Because the temperature of "200¡æ" would be clearly disyed upon a nce, as soon as the temperature rose or dropped even slightly, he could immediately make fine adjustments through the secret door.


    With the temperature constant, the Spirit Enhancing Herb melted slowly without evaporating its potency.


    Once it was all melted, Yang Ji pped the lid of the furnace and added another Spiritual Medicine.


    As soon as he added it, a message disyed, "Green Leaf Herb rapidly melting, 2% potency evaporated."


    Seeing this, Yang Ji hurriedly lowered the furnace fire until it stabilized at 180¡æ, and the melting of the Green Leaf Herb became stable and gentle.


    At this point, Yang Ji made further modifications to the Pill Recipe, recording the melting point of Green Leaf Herb.


    Refining the Spirit Enhancing Pill, a lower grade Spirit Pill, wasn''t tooplicated.


    There was no need to fuse two or three types together to form new medicinal liquids.


    It was simply a matter of melting down each Spiritual Medicinepletely and then, based on a specific proportion, conducting a fusion reaction before condensing and dividing the pills.


    After melting two Spiritual Medicines, Yang Ji realized that finding the optimal melting point was all that was needed for the so-called mastery of melting ingredients.


    At this moment, he looked directly at the remaining five Spiritual Medicines [Luoyun Herb, melting point 160¡æ... Flowing Cloud Flower, melting point 155¡æ. Ziye Vine, melting point 100¡æ.]


    Knowing all the melting points like the back of his hand, Yang Ji began to melt them one by one.


    In the end, he obtained seven pools of medicinal liquid.


    Yang Ji then followed the Pill Recipe, keeping a certain proportion.


    But in the end, these seven pools of medicinal liquid just wouldn''t fuse together.


    Yang Ji was perplexed and looked closely [The proportion of the medicinal liquid is incorrect and cannot be fused. The proportion of Luoyun Herb liquid is too low.]


    The proportion of the medicinal liquid is too low? But I had divided it ording to the Pill Recipe...


    Suddenly, he pped his forehead and had a revtion.


    Of course! The Luoyun Herb recorded in the Pill Recipe was fifty years old, but the one he had melted was forty-nine years old.


    Even a one-year difference meant the contained medicinal strength waspletely different. Following the proportions in the Pill Recipe was definitely not going to work.


    Even the fruits on the same tree aren''t all equally sweet or sour, let alone Spiritual Medicines of the same age differing in strength due to various growth conditions.


    No wonder they say alchemy is difficult.


    The first difficulty lies in melting. If it weren''t for the Golden Finger assisting, allowing me to see the temperature inside the furnace and the melting points of the Spiritual Medicines at a nce, how could I control the me so handily for melting?


    If it weren''t for the assistance of the Golden Finger, any slight discrepancy between the age of the Spiritual Medicine being melted and that recorded in the Pill Recipe would render the so-called optimal degree of heat useless.


    If the forging followed the heat stated in the Pill Recipe, the heat would either be too fierce or too weak, and it would require fine-tuning throughout the process.


    No wonder they say it takes three to five days to forge pills; it seems that time is spent adjusting.


    The second difficulty is the proportion of medicinal liquids.


    Although the Pill Recipees from countless trials and the proportions are based on experience, the strength contained in each Spiritual Medicine is different. Adhering rigidly to the recipe''s recorded proportions certainly won''t work.


    Simrly, this requires continual attempts to fine-tune the proportions, which is also time-consuming.


    Who knows how much Spiritual Medicine will be lost in the process.


    After this round of forging, Yang Ji had an enlightening experience.


    The Pill Recipe is just a rough guide; it seems that actual practice requires flexibility.


    At this moment, he prepared to melt more Luoyun Herb and ce it into the Pill Furnace, but just then, the information disy changed [Due to incorrect proportions, the seven medicinal liquids started to react adversely, the medicinal properties changed, and the liquids were ruined.]


    With a bang, a white smoke suddenly rose from the Pill Furnace as all of the medicinal liquidsbusted at once.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Ji shook his head and sighed. What a pity; that was more than two hundred Spirit Stones wasted just like that.


    However, he quickly recovered, cleared the Pill Furnace, and began to forge again.


    With the first trial under his belt, the second attempt was much faster.


    After a series of movements as smooth as the flowing of clouds and water, he melted all seven Spiritual Medicines in the time it takes an incense stick to burn.


    This time, he disregarded the Pill Recipe and looked directly at the medicinal liquid [Optimal fusion ratio, Spirit Enhancing Herb 100%, Luoyun Herb 95.2%, Green Leaf Herb 94.02%... Ziye Vine 50.01%.]


    Seeing this, Yang Ji couldn''t help but exim in his heart, what a fine job! How could such precision to the thousandth decimal be possible without the intervention of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, who else has such formidable Divine Sense to split the ratios so finely?


    Even with Yang Ji''s Golden Finger, which allowed him to see the proportional data in real-time, he had to be extremely careful to remove the excess medicinal liquids to achieve such uracy.


    The operation consumed quite a bit of his mental energy.


    It''s no wonder alchemy requires a strong soul awareness; he now understood this point.


    Although the process wasplex, the result was very satisfying to him.


    The seven kinds of medicinal liquids had fused into a new pool of blue liquid and had begun to react.


    The next step was to cultivate the warmth until the liquid''s reaction became sufficiently viscous, at which point it could be divided into ten equal portions by size.


    The final step was to turn the pills.


    By channeling Spiritual Power into the Pill Furnace, the divided Pill Embryos would slowly begin to rotate along the walls of the Pill Furnace, and only then could a smooth, well-formed Medicine Pill be obtained.


    Time slowly passed.


    Once the ten pills inside were fully formed, Yang Ji pped the Pill Furnace.


    Boom!


    A soft boom echoed, and a thick Pill Fragrance immediately wafted up.


    Just as he opened the furnace, Huo Yuan outside the cave perked up his ears, looking surprised and wondering,


    "This... this seems to be the sound of Pill Qi rushing through the furnace?"


    Soon after, a Pill Fragrance shot into his nostrils, and in an instant, his eyes widened.


    In disbelief, he said,


    "Is this... Pill Fragrance? He seeded?"


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 Chapter 19: Chapter 19 Master, please teach me

    As the lid of the furnace was lifted, a thick white Pill Qi billowed up like fog.


    Yang Ji took a deep breath, and the rich Pill Fragrance instantly refreshed his spirit.


    "I wonder what the quality of the Medicine Pill is?" His eyes shed with anticipation.


    If the pills were sessfully formed, they could be ssified into three grades based on the impurities contained and the preservation of medicinal power: inferior, medium, and superior.


    Although all were inferior Spirit Pills, the price varied greatly with the quality.


    The superior quality Medicine Pills, containing pure Spiritual Energy and fewer impurities, and offering a faster Cultivation speed, were therefore more expensive, usually costing around five hundred Spirit Stones per bottle.


    Conversely, the inferior quality Medicine Pills were cheaper, typically costing around two hundred Spirit Stones per bottle.


    By now, the mist had dissipated, and in the Pill Furnacey quietly ten Medicine Pills, each the size of a thumb.


    Their surface exhibited the luster of white jade, each round and full, an excellent product that was rare toe by.


    Yang Ji slightly smiled, reached out to grab nine of the Medicine Pills to stow away in his pouch, leaving one out to examine.


    He opened his palm to take a look, "The quality of this Medicine Pill..."


    "The quality of this Medicine Pill..." Just at that moment, Huo Yuan walked in, eyes wide, staring intently at the Medicine Pill in Yang Ji''s hand.


    "Is this? My alchemical ancestors, is this actually a superior grade inferior Spirit Pill?"


    Huo Yuan was so shocked that he nearly bit off his tongue. Leaning in to smell the Medicine Pill intensely, his small eyes suddenly bulged and he cried out as if mad,


    "No, no, this luster, this rich Pill Fragrance, it far surpasses the superior grade inferior Spirit Pills, could this possibly be... a Supreme Spirit Pill?"


    He abruptly raised his head, his beard sticking up, took a deep breath with a voicecking strength and questioned, "This, is this Medicine Pill truly refined by you?"


    The Medicine Pill was still warm, the truthid bare before him, yet Huo Yuan was still unwilling to believe, maintaining an attitude of skepticism.


    Because it overturned his pride, overturned his understanding, overturned the efforts of his decades, overturned everything he knew.


    Various emotions burst forth in his heart, Huo Yuan''s expression extremelyplex, looking at Yang Ji, he resembled an aggrieved old child, longing to hear that this was not true.


    Huh? Seeing Huo Yuan''s pitiful state, Yang Ji cleared his throat and said simply, "It should be made by me, I suppose."


    Huo Yuan took a deep breath and said with dejection, "Young friend, is this really your first time doing Alchemy?"


    "Should be, is not." Yang Ji nced at him and smiled. "Actually, I have been studying Alchemy for many years."


    "At such a young age, already a Peak Alchemy Master, truly a genius," Huo Yuan sighed with regret, amidst his disappointment, he seemed to age a decade in an instant.


    Watching Yang Ji, he struggled with a pang of pain in his eyes before it turned into a resolute gleam filled with hope, then suddenly bowed deeply, calling out,


    "Master, please teach me, teach me how to be a Peak Alchemy Master."


    Hm?


    This deep bow truly took Yang Ji by surprise.


    He had absolutely not expected Huo Yuan, such an old relic who held himself in high esteem, to make such a gesture and utter such words in such a brief moment.


    He seriously underestimated Huo Yuan''s dedication and longing for the path of Alchemy.


    "Master Huo Yuan, there is no need for this. I am a mere novice, how could I possibly teach an elder like yourself?" Yang Ji responded halfughing, half crying, as he helped lift Huo Yuan''s hands.


    "Master, this old fool is dull and has not been able to reach the status of a Peak Alchemy Master after decades of effort. I implore you to teach me," Huo Yuan begged in a low voice.


    Noticing the earnest thirst for knowledge in Huo Yuan, Yang Ji felt somewhat moved and said, "The path of Alchemy is vast and boundless, we can discuss and progress together."


    "Ah, thank you, Master!" Upon hearing this, Huo Yuan''s face brightened, his beard sticking up again as he quickly bowed again.


    "The title of ''Master'' is too much for this young man to bear, you should stop calling me that. We both use the same Earth Fire, so we can still discuss it when we have time," Yang Ji said.


    "Yes, Master," Huo Yuan nodded excitedly, his old face flushing with a crimson glow.


    "..." Yang Ji was helpless; he just wanted to keep a low profile, but it seemed that Huo Yuan was really not going to allow him that luxury.


    "Master, you go ahead and be busy," Huo Yuan nced at the adjacent Pill Furnace, his small eyes whirling around, cleverly making his exit.


    Obviously, he saw that Yang Ji was nning to continue Alchemy.


    "This little old man is indeed cunning, but since he''s willing to put his pride aside, why not guide him a little in the future," Yang Ji looked at his thin figure and muttered to himself.


    However, at the moment, he was out of time.


    Looking at the medicine pill in his hand, it would be a lie to say that Yang Ji was not pleased.


    Such ten pills could be divided into two bottles.


    Pills concocted by He Gu of the lower quality but superior category of the Spirit Enhancing Pills could be sold for five hundred Spirit Stones per bottle, so the supreme quality Spirit Enhancing Pills in his hand should fetch at least seven to eight hundred Spirit Stones per bottle.


    Indeed, alchemy is the true path.


    However, Yang Ji was not nning to sell them now. With these pills, he could speed up his cultivation.


    The dream of reaching the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining within ten years no longer seemed so extravagant.


    By then, he would join a sect and obtain the Foundation Building Method.


    If he seeded in Foundation Establishment, he would transform and be a revered person with a lifespan of three hundred years, one step closer to the immortality of the Immortals.


    At this thought, Yang Ji''s heart surged with excitement.


    He looked at the pill furnace again.


    Alchemy must not cease.


    Batch by batch, he continuously produced medicine pills.


    Every time the sound of Pill Qi rushing out of the furnace was heard, Huo Yuan would be itchy with curiosity, always tempted to take a peek inside to witness his alchemy skills.


    However, he always managed to restrain himself tactfully.


    Three days flew by and Yang Ji had refined all the spiritual medicine he possessed into medicine pills.


    Ten portions of spiritual medicine.


    Two portions of Spirit Enhancing Herbs were ruined, the other medicines had to be put aside for now.


    One portion was burnt during the fusion of the medicine liquids.


    Therefore, Yang Ji managed to refine only seven portions.


    A total of seventy pills.


    With a terrifying sess rate of one hundred percent, not even an Alchemy Grandmaster could do much better.


    Yang Ji felt very content.


    He then left the cave for Myriad Treasures Tower and bought another ten portions of spiritual medicine, along with two Spirit Enhancing Herbs.


    He nned to refine some more and then go into seclusion for cultivation.


    Seeing himpurchase spiritual medicine, Jin Dafu beamed with joy, as he had anticipated such an oue.


    When Yang Ji returned to the cave, Jin Dafu couldn''t resist saying with a smile, "Take it easy, Young Brother Yang. Alchemy can''t be rushed. Without a decade or so of effort, sess is challenging to achieve."


    "There''s plenty of spiritual medicine here, brother. Whenever you need more, juste and buy. If you buy a thousand portions, I''ll definitely give you a discount," he reassured Jin Dafu.


    Yang Ji turned and smiled at him, without saying much.


    Back in the cave, Yang Ji used the Earth Fire to refine all twelve portions of spiritual medicine once again.


    At this moment, he had concocted neen batches of medicine pills, with a total of one hundred ny Spirit Enhancing Pills to his name.


    If valued at six hundred Spirit Stones per five-pill bottle, that amounted to a worth of more than twenty thousand Spirit Stones.


    In just a matter of days, he had doubled his resources¡ªworthy of the title of an alchemist, the undisputed leader among hundreds of cultivation arts.


    Now with enough pills on hand, he could focus on cultivation.


    Yang Ji packed up the pill furnace and headed out of the stone chamber.


    As he approached the entrance of the cave, he was greeted by Huo Yuan, who wore a smile and ingratiatingly said, "Master, I''ve carved out a stone chamber for you, so you can rest here when you''re tired from alchemy."


    Following his gaze, Yang Ji saw a stone house to the left, opposite Huo Yuan''s stone house.


    The interior was simply furnished, but the four stone walls had been polished smooth and shiny, clearly abor of Huo Yuan''s dedication.


    "Master, the bedding is all new; you can rest assured and use them," Huo Yuan said with a smile, resembling a mouse spirit eagerly begging for offerings.


    Yang Ji understood his intention and replied with a smile, "Thank you. If I grow tired from alchemy, I shall rest here."


    However, he was not nning to stay there just yet. For secluded cultivation, returning to his own cottage would be best.

 Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Qi Cultivation Level 6

    Having bid farewell to Huo Yuan, Yang Ji left the cave.


    In the wooden hut at the southern part of the city, beneath the green mountains.


    Yang Ji sat cross-legged. It seemed as though he was not cultivating, yet the swirl of spiritual power within his dantian was constantly rotating.


    It generated a circtory force within his meridians, automatically absorbing the free-floating spiritual energy in the air, refining it into pure spiritual power.


    Although the process was exceptionally slow, his cultivation was indeed improving at every moment.


    This was the beauty of cultivation techniques. With a slight guidance of the mind, the whirl within could automatically draw in and refine spiritual energy.


    However, this method of cultivation was not as fast as concentrating one''s mind on cultivation.


    Yang Ji was now inspecting the sparse spiritual power in his dantian, took out a Spirit Enhancing Pill from his storage bag, and consumed it.


    Bursts of medicinal power immediately spread throughout his body, the cultivation technique was activated, and it refined and absorbed the medicinal spiritual energy of the Spirit Enhancing Pill bit by bit.


    The spiritual energy from the superior-grade Spirit Enhancing Pill was rtively pure, and in a single dose for someone with lower-grade spiritual roots, the amount was over five times more than that absorbed from the misceneous spiritual energy in the surroundings.


    The vortex swiftly refined a thread of spiritual power, gathering it into the spirit sea of the dantian.


    Yang Ji looked at his spirit sea, which was no more than a small puddle at the moment, and his heart was suddenly filled with hope.


    Though as cultivation progresses toter stages, breakthroughs in cultivation be harder to achieve.


    But with a sufficient supply of medicinal pills providing a continuous stream of pure spiritual energy, the small puddle would slowly fill up.


    Breakthroughs in cultivation, one level at a time.


    Until the small puddlepletely transformed into a vast spirit sea, by then, he would have reached the peak of the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining.


    But given the cultivation speed granted by the lower-grade spiritual roots, this process may take a long time, ten years, twenty years, thirty years¡ªno one could tell.


    Yet at this moment, with an abundant supply of medicinal pills, the process would be greatly shortened.


    ...


    Yang Ji sat cross-legged in the small hut, fully focused on refining the medicinal pills.


    Two days swiftly passed by.


    [Name: Yang Ji]


    [Spiritual Root: Lower-grade]


    [Lifespan: 18/100]


    [Realm: Fifth Layer of Qi Refining (15/1600)]


    [Cultivation Technique: Ling Water Technique]


    [Skills: Water Tracing Sword Technique (Complete), Light Body Skill (Complete)]


    After two days of cultivation, Yang Ji discovered that one Spirit Enhancing Pill could sustain his cultivation for two days.


    He sensed briefly, estimating that he could earn about 5 cultivation points per day.


    At the moment, he had one hundred and ny Spirit Enhancing Pills, which meant that theoretically, if all were refined and absorbed, they could provide him with 1900 cultivation points.


    In other words, a year from now, he could sessfully break through to the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but rejoice at this rate of cultivation; it was much faster than absorbing the spiritual energy from the environment.


    He nned to cultivate with all his might, not to leave the house until he had finished refining all the medicinal pills in his possession.


    In cultivation, time is of no essence.


    Days like these passed by, one after another.


    Spring went, and autumn came, winter ended, and spring arrived.


    Time flew by, and a year had gone in a blink.


    On this day, in the hut beneath the green mountains.


    Yang Ji was circting thest bit of medicinal spiritual energy in his body.


    The spiritual energy conducted a grand circtory cycle through his meridians, pulled into the vortex of spiritual power by the force of cirction, then quickly refined into pure spiritual power and added to the spirit sea inside.


    ```


    At this moment, the Spirit Sea within him had clearly be more than double the might of what it was before.


    As thest wisp of Spiritual Power gathered, the Spirit Sea trembled, and a faint aura of spiritual pressure emanated from his body.


    Yang Ji''s robe instantly puffed up, billowing with the wind.


    As the spiritual pressure dispersed, it caused the surrounding air to ripple with visible tiny undtions.


    With the innate spiritual pressure arising within his body, Yang Ji was no longer the junior cultivator at the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining he once was; he had now reached the Sixth Layer.


    The nearly doubled might of his Spiritual Power made his strength significantly greater than when he was at the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining.


    [Realm: Sixth Layer of Qi Refining (300/3200)]


    "In one year''s time, my cultivation has advanced by one level. The speed of cultivation with or without Medicine Pills is indeed worlds apart; consuming pills is truly the right path."


    Yang Ji felt the robust Spiritual Power inside him, his face lit up with joy, and a hint of confidence slowly surfaced on his face, "With my alchemy skills, I should be able to concoct both mid-grade Spirit Pills and high-grade Spirit Pills with ease. The speed of cultivation with such pills should be even faster."


    With a slight smile, Yang Ji got to his feet and headed towards Myriad Treasures Tower.


    He intended to purchase some aged Spiritual Medicine to refine Spirit Pills that would enhance his cultivation speed even more.


    ...


    In the main hall of Myriad Treasures Tower, Jin Dafu promptly gestured for Yang Ji to sit down, who was approaching with a smile, at the counter furthest inside.


    "Brother Yang has arrived, please have a seat, take a seat!"


    He served Spiritual Tea and set out Spirit Fruits, treating him well.


    Yang Ji too, without any hesitation, took a seat.


    "Haha, Brother Yang, yourplexion has greatly improved sincest year. Did you go on another adventure? You must have acquired quite a bit of resources," Jin Dafu said with a grin, "Alchemy is something you can''t stop practicing. Tell me, how many batches of Spiritual Medicine will you take this time?"


    "I indeed want to buy some Spiritual Medicine," Yang Ji said with a slight smile after taking a sip of Spiritual Tea, "I''ll need some for concocting mid-grade Spirit Pills."


    "Spiritual Medicine for concocting mid-grade Spirit Pills?"


    Jin Dafu''s eyebrow raised as he tried to persuade him, "Brother, alchemy is not something to reach for in one step. You should focus on bing a junior alchemist first. Mid-grade Spirit Pills, those can only be concocted by an Alchemy Master."


    "I''m aware of that, Elder Jin. Just bring me the Spiritual Medicine. You wouldn''t pass up the chance to earn Spirit Stones, would you?" said Yang Ji, raising his eyebrows with a smile.


    "..."


    Jin Dafu gave him a skeptical nce, then shook his head, "No."


    "No?" Yang Ji was taken aback.


    "That''s correct!" Jin Dafu said, "Our Myriad Treasures Tower only sells Spiritual Medicine for refining lower-grade Spirit Pills, we don''t have any for mid-grade or high-grade Spirit Pills."


    "Why is that?" Yang Ji asked, puzzled.


    "Not only does Myriad Treasures Towerck them, but other shops on Nanfeng Ind also don''t have them," Jin Dafu added.


    "Why is that?" Yang Ji wondered, surprised.


    "The Spiritual Medicine for concocting mid-grade Spirit Pills is over a century old. Such aged Spiritual Medicine is quite precious and hard toe by. After being sought after by numerous cultivators over the years, there are probably only a few nts left," Jin Dafu said slowly.


    "Is the conflict between cultivators scavenging for resources and resource regeneration really so severe?" Yang Ji frowned slightly.


    Seeing Yang Ji''s slightly disappointed expression, Jin Dafu took a sip of Spiritual Tea and, still smiling, said, "While there aren''t many aged Spiritual Medicines, with some effort, they can still be found."


    "Oh?" Seeing the "ying hard to get" hint appear above Jin Dafu''s head, Yang Ji''s spirits lifted as he said, "Elder Jin has wide connections, you must have a way to help me find some."


    "That I can, but what do you need those kinds of Spiritual Medicines for?" Jin Dafu still didn''t understand.


    "Alchemy," Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Alchemy?" Jin Dafu blinked, shook his head as if thinking "Something isn''t right with this kid," and saidfortingly, "Brother, alchemy is not something that can be aplished overnight. It''s best not to get stuck in a dead end."


    Yang Ji smiled faintly, releasing his spiritual pressure, "Elder Jin, sense my cultivation level for a moment."


    "Isn''t this the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining?" Jin Dafu responded offhandedly, then suddenly paused, "Wait, you''ve reached the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining? I remember you were only at the Fifth Layer a year ago. With your lower-grade Root Bone, it''s impossible for you to have cultivated so quickly, right?"


    As if realizing something, he said with dismay, "Ah, brother, have you been buying Medicine Pills from other shops? You''re not even looking after your old brother''s business?"


    "Of course, I''d look after your business, Elder Jin, and it''s about a big business deal. It''s time we discussed how to help you clear out your stock of Spiritual Medicine and split the profit from the Medicine Pills fifty-fifty," Yang Ji said with a smile.


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 Chapter 21: Chapter 21 Two Happy Families

    "Discuss the matter of splitting the profits from medicine pills fifty-fifty?" Jin Dafu was taken aback.


    Yang Ji smiled and said, "I''m not going to lie to you, big brother, but the medicine pills I''ve taken this past year were all crafted by myself, and the herbal ingredients for crafting the pills were personally handed to me by you."


    "You crafted them yourself?"


    Jin Dafu was shocked. Although he had only known Yang Ji for a little more than a year, he had some understanding of Yang Ji''s character.


    The young man before him generally didn''t brag.


    Could it be?


    He slowly lifted his head, his heart beginning to guess, but he felt it was absurd.


    Yang Ji knew what he was thinking and promptly said, "Elder Jin, take a share of the herbal ingredients for crafting the Spirit Enhancing Pills, and follow me to the cave behind the mountain."


    Seeing Yang Ji move, Jin Dafu, amidst his astonishment and suspicion, also took the spiritual medicine and followed.


    As soon as the two arrived at the entrance of the cave, they were excitedly greeted by Huo Yuan.


    "Grandmaster, where have you been this past year? I thought you were nevering back."


    Grandmaster?


    Jin Dafu furrowed his brows, staring nkly at this scene.


    The senior alchemist before him was actually calling this alchemy apprentice a grandmaster? He felt the world was somehow thrown into chaos and couldn''t help but shake his head, wondering if he was hallucinating.


    At this moment, as Jin Dafu looked at Yang Ji, an astonished expression couldn''t help but show on his face.


    Could this guy actually be a peak alchemy master?


    For some reason, as soon as this thought emerged, Jin Dafu''s heartbeat subconsciously quickened.


    While he harbored doubts, Yang Ji had already stepped into the cave.


    At this moment, inside the stone cave, Jin Dafu brought his concentration to its fullest, staring intently at Yang Ji.


    He saw Yang Ji take out a pill furnace from his storage bag, and after erging it,pletely enveloped it with the earth fire.


    His expression was calm and rxed, unlike other alchemists who were overly cautious.


    After the furnace was properly heated, Yang Ji began the operation.


    One by one, the spiritual medicines were continuously added by him, melted down as the mes were stoked.


    The speed of his movements, the skillfulness of his technique, were indeed done in one breath, as fluidly as water, truly disying the demeanor of a grandmaster.


    Jin Dafu was left staring in amazement; such dexterity, with not a hint of rustiness, his prowess was clearly evident.


    The more he watched, the more Jin Dafu noticed deeper details, the melting of the spiritual medicines, the meticulous control over the me... it was all incredibly precise.


    The proportioning of the spiritual liquid was done in an instant, without the need to slowly adjust while watching the merging of the liquid, indicating immense proficiency in his technique.


    Jin Dafu was utterly awe-struck, his eyes burning with intense fervor.


    He had seen Huo Yuan crafting medicine pills before, butpared to Yang Ji''s method, it was like a witch doctor standing before a grand shaman, profoundly inferior and not even worth mentioning.


    This person... might indeed be a peak alchemy master, huh? Jin Dafu observed Yang Ji intently, wondering in his heart. He dared not think too big.


    After all, alchemy masters in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area only numbered a few thousand.


    He could not bring himself to think in that direction no matter what. Although he believed in Yang Ji''s abilities, it was too fantastical, because Yang Ji was too young to have achieved this level.


    Heating the furnace, melting the medicines, forming the pills, dividing the pills, tempering the pills... every step seemed to spark artistic brilliance in Yang Ji''s hands, truly mesmerizing. He was nothing like those tense, overly cautious alchemists; he truly had the air of a grandmaster.


    Although Yang Ji''s alchemy technique differed from other alchemists in some ways, and even transgressed somemon knowledge of alchemy, the oue was what Jin Dafu wanted to see.


    Jin Dafu was a man with a lively mindset, quick to ept new things. That was the insight of a businessman; if the process of alchemy is different but the result can fetch a high price, then it is good.


    When the pill division was concluded, Yang Ji pped the pill furnace and a burst of dense pill Qi explosively surged forth, instantly drawing Jin Dafu''s heartbeat.


    He couldn''t help but rush forward, peering into the pill furnace, and eximed in surprise, "Seven pills? Actually, seven pills were formed? Only three were destroyed, a seventy percent sess rate?"


    Seeing his utterly astonished expression, Yang Ji smiled faintly and immediately reached out to grasp the seven Spirit Enhancing Pills into his palm.


    The reason for only having seven pills was deliberate, as he didn''t want to reveal too much.


    If he were crafting alone, with no one around, he would undoubtedly have produced ten pills.


    This moment, he spread his hand and ced the medicine pill in front of Jin Dafu, saying, "Would Elder Jin please look over this and see the quality of the pill?"


    "The pill body is wless and bright, with only a trace of impurities. This is high-quality medicine indeed," Jin Dafu''s eyes widened as he examined the pill and then looked at Yang Ji, digesting the shock Yang Ji had brought him.


    This guy,


    couldn''t really be from a major family, could he?


    It was no surprise that Jin Dafu, who had seen much of the world, quickly calmed down. His wise eyes whirled, and in a sh, he burst outughing and asked, "Brother Yang, could you be an alchemy master?"


    "No, but I am working hard to be one. The reason I sought your help in finding aged spiritual medicines is exactly because I want to practice them. How could someone who hasn''t even made a medium-quality spirit pill possibly be an alchemy master?"


    Yang Ji knew Jin Dafu was probing and deliberately sighed.


    The pills he had refined this time were almost indistinguishable from those made in He Gu, merely at the level of a peak alchemy master, skillfully concealing his actual abilities.


    After all, his power was still too weak, and revealing too much of his talent for alchemy would do more harm than good.


    As for the current status of peak alchemy master, it was neither too high nor too low, a safe threshold; big shots wouldn''t care, but smaller shops would vie for his favor. It was a morefortable position.


    "I see! The matter of the spiritual medicine is easily settled. Come,e, young brother, let''s have a good talk," Jin Dafu was mostly convinced, knowing well that without arge amount of aged spiritual medicines for practice, no one could make a breakthrough out of thin air.


    Yang Ji smiled and followed him out.


    In the main hall of Myriad Treasures Tower, at the counter at the very back.


    "Elder Jin, you just witnessed my art of alchemy. So, how about we talk about the division of profits from the pills?" Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Ha ha, sure, sure," Jin Dafu''s expression shed as he grinned, "Young brother, I''ll supply the spiritual medicines, you perform the alchemy. After deducting the cost of the spiritual medicines, how about we split the profits seventy-thirty?"


    "Elder Jin, I rememberst time you mentioned a fifty-fifty split," Yang Ji nced at him and deliberately dragged out his voice in jest.


    "Well, young brother, this business isn''t easy, you know, the daily costs ofbor and materials are a huge drain, please show some understanding for your elder brother here," Jin Dafu said with a smile, slightly ingratiating.


    "Elder Jin, based on my status as a peak alchemy master, if I go to other shops, do you think they will offer me a fifty-fifty split?" Yang Ji said, his smile teetering between genuine and mocking.


    "Well, young brother..." Jin Dafu''s face showed difficulty. He knew the value of a peak alchemy master; no matter where they go, they were in high demand, just like He Gu was an example. If he missed out on Yang Ji, a golden goose, it would be a huge loss.


    Grinding his teeth, as if he hade to some decision, he was about to speak.


    Yang Ji looked at him and spoke first with augh, "Elder Jin, there''s no need to be distressed. We will split fifty-fifty, and besides, I still n to buy arge amount of high-grade spiritual medicines from you. Those spirit stones, you would earn them back, won''t you?"


    "That''s true, but..."


    Jin Dafu''s face showed his dilemma as his thoughts projected ["But I''ll earn less this way."]


    "Well, since young brother has put it this way, what more can I say? Let''s do fifty-fifty then," Jin Dafu sighed dramatically and looked at Yang Ji. His eyes craftily shifted, and his thoughts appeared again,


    ["Humph, only I, Jin Dafu, take advantage of others. Could it be reversed today? I''ll see how I won''t take those high-grade spiritual medicines and draw out all your spirit stones, with interest!"]


    This guy, he''s cooking up some mischief again. Yang Ji nced at him and mimicked his expression, smilingly said, "Then Elder Jin, you must hasten your search for high-grade spiritual medicines, so that you can earn back the spirit stones sooner."


    "..." Jin Dafu froze for a moment, feeling somehow manipted?


    ...


    The negotiation over the pills was concluded, and both parties were reasonably satisfied.


    Giving Jin Dafu a taste of the profits was just to use his connections to procure high-grade spiritual medicines, which was Yang Ji''s main goal.


    With high-grade spiritual medicines, he could refine pills that would speed up his cultivation, aiming to reach the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining before the sect recruited new External Affairs Disciples.


    Jin Dafu was backed by the Jin Family with extensive connections, and it was believed that it wouldn''t take long to find high-grade spiritual medicines.


    Yang Ji just needed to wait patiently, as he didn''t think he could find the medicines faster than Jin Dafu.


    For now, cultivating with the high-quality Spirit Enhancing Pills was sufficient.


    In fact, Yang Ji didn''t lose out on the fifty-fifty transaction with Jin Dafu; while his apparent sess rate was seventy percent, he could actually achieve a one hundred percent sess rate. The extra thirty percent were "for his pocket."


    Thinking this, Yang Ji couldn''t help but chuckle mischievously, Jin Dafu wanted to trick him, but that would not happen.


    However, no one wouldin about having too many high-grade spiritual medicines, and he nned to inquire at other shops as well.


    Making ns on multiple fronts was best, to avoid putting all his eggs in one basket.

 Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Peak Alchemy Master, Huo Yuan

    Since the deal had been struck, Yang Ji did not hesitate any longer. He began a frenzy of alchemy to earn Spirit Stones, preparing himself for future purchases of high-grade Spiritual Medicines.


    Jin Dafu delivered all kinds of low-ranking Spiritual Medicines and Pill Recipes to his hands, including the Calming Heart Pill, Yellow Dragon Pill, Cultivation Pill, Demon Attracting Pill, Fasting Pill, and a dozen other Pill Recipes, along with arge quantity of Spiritual Medicines.


    Yang Ji only nced at the required Spiritual Medicines and the general methods of refining before he got to work.


    Various Spiritual Medicines were haphazardly thrown into the Pill Furnace, and he manipted the mes as he pleased.


    Huo Yuan, who was permitted to watch, saw Yang Ji practicing alchemy for the first time and was astonished.


    After a series of operations, Yang Ji''s technique did not align with what he expected at all, and it was full of ws, viting many alchemy taboos. Was this really the work of a Grandmaster?


    If a novice Alchemy Apprentice were to conduct the process in such a way, they would be harshly criticized by him.


    Who else would so recklessly lift the lid of the Pill Furnace and casually toss in Spiritual Medicines?


    Any alchemist would worry about the loss of heat and the inability to maintain a stable temperature inside the furnace.


    So who wouldn''t just leave a small gap in the lid to add the Spiritual Medicines and then cover it quickly?


    Only Yang Ji suspended the lid in the air, leaving a wide opening, without a hint of panic even as air rushed in.


    Also, when melting the Spiritual Medicines, he did not bother to adjust the me, opting instead to refine with fierce heat.


    Didn''t he fear that the Spiritual Medicines would turn to ash in an instant?


    Furthermore, his way of fusing medicinal liquids left Huo Yuan speechless. Yang Ji activated the Formation within the furnace and with a sweep of Spiritual Power, he chopped off arge portion of a Spiritual Medicine''s essence.


    This rough manner of operation was causing Huo Yuan''s heart to leap with terror.


    During the merging of the medicinal liquids, who else would be so crude? In such a critical moment, doesn''t one carefully and incrementally remove impurities,bining them while observing the progress of the fusion?


    Such blunt and heavy-handed tactics were unique to Yang Ji alone.


    It was utterly inconceivable, beyond hisprehension, and difficult to agree with.


    Yet before him was a Peak Alchemy Master, and Huo Yuan dared not question, even though he watched with a mind pregnant with doubts.


    Yang Ji turned his head and nced at Huo Yuan, whose brows were furrowed into a "Chuan" character, and said indifferently, "Do you have many questions?"


    "Master, I indeed have many questions. The first step of warming the furnace is baffling. Isn''t the timing written on the Pill Recipe supposed to be the length of an incense stick? Moreover, the ratios for blending the medicinal liquids also differ greatly from those recorded on the recipe," Huo Yuan said, straightening his demeanor and bowing respectfully.


    "When you usually warm the furnace for the duration of an incense stick, do you not have to immediately wrap the first Spirit Enhancing Herb with Spiritual Power to prevent it from being burned by the mes?" Yang Ji asked.


    "Yes, if the Spirit Enhancing Herb isn''t enveloped with Spiritual Energy, it will be burned to ashes," Huo Yuan answered truthfully.


    "If that is so, why do you need to warm the furnace for an incense stick''s time and raise the temperature so high? Isn''t that making trouble for yourself?" Yang Ji asked lightly in return.


    "Refining the Spirit Enhancing Pill requires the furnace to be warmed for an incense stick''s time. That is what is written on the Pill Recipe, a rule passed down by the elders, and I must adhere to it," Huo Yuan replied.


    "Rules are set by the powerful. You dare not overstep because you haven''t reached an understanding of the Dao of Pills that allows you to break free from your confines. You can only follow the path and rely on the experience of your predecessors, treating it as holy scripture," Yang Ji exined.


    "My understanding of the Dao of Pills surpasses yours. Those who reach it first are the predecessors. So, if I write a Pill Recipe, will you follow it?"


    Yang Ji reached into his Storage Bag and slowly passed over a modified Pill Recipe.


    He looked indifferently at Huo Yuan, whose expression was fluctuating. The opportunity was offered; whether he could seize it depended on his capability to break free from the constraints of his predecessors.


    The Pill Recipe was right before his eyes, but above Huo Yuan''s head, the options "Reject?" "Hesitate!" appeared.


    At this moment, it was Huo Yuan making a choice, and it was also a contest between Yang Ji and those old predecessors.


    If Huo Yuan believed in Yang Ji a bit more, he would ept the Pill Recipe; if the old predecessors weighed more heavily in his heart, then his heart would resist Yang Ji''s Pill Recipe.


    Yang Ji was waiting for his decision, which undoubtedly would require breaking past his previous notions. To erect a sanctified image of Yang Ji within his heart was no easy feat!


    Undoubtedly, Huo Yuan was wrestling with a dilemma in his heart.


    Whether he could take this step would depend on his own fortune.


    What seems like a simple choice to Earthians, who would undoubtedly clench their fists and dere, "I want it all!"


    But for the natives, whose thoughts are fixed, beliefs firm as rock, valuing traditions from the start, and once set in their ways, find it difficult to break free.


    Choosing is undeniably like questioning everything they''ve learned in the past.


    Huo Yuan was different from Jin Dafu; Jin Dafu was a merchant, the method of alchemy didn''t matter to him, what he wanted was the final result of the pills.


    Huo Yuan, on the other hand, was a devout follower in the pursuit of the path of alchemy, the methodologies and experience of his predecessors were etched into his heart, and he dared not break away from them.


    In truth, those who are truly sessful in the art of alchemy are not so rigid; their thinking is more flexible and adaptable.


    Just like when Jin Dafu first saw Yang Ji perform alchemy, he was immediately impressed, but to Huo Yuan, it was riddled with mistakes.


    At this moment, Huo Yuan''s expression changed back and forth, obviously wrestling with a decision; atst, he let out a sigh, bowed slowly, and epted the pill recipe.


    "Thank you, Master, for imparting the way of alchemy."


    "Heh, it seems that this old Daoist Huo Yuan isn''t so steeped in antiquation after all, managing to ovee this psychological barrier; he has potential," Yang Ji thought with a smile.


    He had written many differentbinations on the pill recipe for Huo Yuan, including the melting temperature for spiritual medicines of different ages and the necessary proportions when fusing medicines of various ages.


    Now one could simply apply forms to the pill recipe; Yang Ji had simplified alchemy.


    After obtaining the pill recipe, Huo Yuan started to read it intently, his eyes turning back and forth.


    After Yang Ji finished concocting thirty batches of medicine pills, he left the alchemy chamber, handed some pills to Jin Dafu, and then returned to his stone room tomence cultivation.


    Three days of cultivation passed in a sh.


    One day, an excited shout suddenly rang out,


    "Hahahahaha, I, Huo Yuan, have finally concocted a high-quality lower-grade Spirit Pill, I, Huo Yuan, have finally be a Peak Alchemy Master!"


    "Master, Master, I''ve seeded, I''ve seeded."


    Huo Yuan rushed over to Yang Ji, his hands holding a medicine pill,ughing like a child with eyes brimming with joy.


    Yang Ji had already opened his eyes upon hearing the shout, and now he too congratted with a smile, "Congrattions, congrattions, from now on, the world of peak alchemy masters has a ce for you, Huo Yuan."


    "I wouldn''t have reached this step without the Master''s guidance. Please ept my deepest respects, Huo Yuan!" Huo Yuan respectfully bowed deeply to Yang Ji, his expression extremely deferential.


    Only at this moment did he truly understand the terror of the man before him; what had appeared to be crude alchemy techniques had actually been simplified fromplexity.


    Once Huo Yuan achieved Peak Alchemy Master status, he immediately became the chief alchemist at Myriad Treasures Tower.


    Suddenly, the whole of Nanfeng Ind knew of Huo Yuan''s breakthrough, and gifts of congrattions came flooding in.


    And the pure medicine pills crafted by Yang Ji, which everyone assumed were made by Huo Yuan, had Huo Yuan''s fame soaring without equal.


    And Yang Ji was pleased with this.


    At this moment, in the back mountains.


    In front of Yang Ji were piles of items, all of which were gifts from cultivators to Huo Yuan, and Huo Yuan had brought them all before Yang Ji.


    "Master, all these treasures are to pay my respects to you," Huo Yuan said with a grin, effectively regifting them.


    Yang Ji nced over the gifts and was suddenly surprised; some of the congrattory presents were quite precious, worth thousands of Spirit Stones each.


    At this moment, he indirectly enjoyed the invisible perks that came with being an alchemist.


    His gaze slowly swept over the items: there were Magic Artifacts, Spiritual Medicines, Pill Recipes, Pill Furnaces, and more.


    Yang Ji smiled slightly and without ceremony imed them all for himself.


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 Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Beast Flame News

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    Time flies; two years had passed in the blink of an eye.


    During this period, Yang Ji enjoyed ample top-grade Spirit Enhancing Pills for his cultivation, which was quite pleasant.


    As expected, his cultivation level had reached the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining.


    [Cultivation Level: Seventh Layer of Qi Refining (450/6400)]


    In those two years, nothing significant happened; everything was as usual.


    However, a minor incident urred today, two yearster.


    The Mo Family Shop came to Myriad Treasures Tower, and initial thoughts led Yang Ji to believe it was because his Medicine Pills were of such high quality that they had usurped the Mo Family''s business.


    Upon inquiry, Jin Dafu revealed to him, "Your Medicine Pills are indeed of slightly better quality; we are all selling them for five hundred and twenty Spirit Stones per bottle."


    With different pricing for the Medicine Pills, the consumer audiences varied, leading to not so muchpetition.


    Upon further questioning, Yang Ji learned that it was actually about He Gu who couldn''t stand that the Medicine Pills sold by Myriad Treasures Tower were of better quality than those he had refined, so he hade to pick a fight.


    The target was unmistakably identified as the source of fire used in pill production.


    Huo Yuan, who had ascended to be a Peak Alchemy Master, had finally caught up with He Gu, who had once been leagues ahead of him. Feeling triumphant, he was, of course, not pleased.


    He thus engaged in a contest with He Gu. Both of them performed alchemy in public on Nanfeng Ind''s za, drawing many cultivators to watch.


    For such a minorpetitive disy, Yang Ji naturally couldn''t be bothered to observe, so the result remained unknown to him.


    However, in the evening, when he saw Huo Yuan return, humming a tune with a face glowing with triumph, he knew that Huo Yuan had won.


    Of course, this was also within his expectations.


    After all, the Pill Recipe he had provided to Huo Yuan had been meticulously refined by him, with the medicinal liquid mix close to perfection, which resulted in even better quality Medicine Pills.


    So the victory was not a surprise.


    On the same day that Huo Yuan was celebrating, Yang Ji also received some good news.


    Jin Dafu had atst gathered forty portions of Spiritual Medicine needed for the Refining of Spiritual Origin Pill from various ces. The Spirit Origin Pill was a mid-grade Medicine Pill, several times better than the Spirit Enhancing Pill.


    If he could consume Spirit Origin Pills, Yang Ji''s cultivation would undoubtedly progress even faster.


    At this moment, he, with the newly acquired Spiritual Medicines and Pill Recipe from Jin Dafu, couldn''t wait to enter the alchemy room.


    With a flick of his Storage Bag, he took out the Pill Furnace, and after erging it, he enveloped the Earth Firepletely and began preheating the furnace.


    Taking advantage of this interval, Yang Ji began to study the Pill Recipe, memorizing the order in which the Spiritual Medicines should be added, then started inspecting the medicines himself.


    The cost for one portion of Spiritual Medicine needed for the Spirit Origin Pill was three thousand Spirit Stones, totaling one hundred and twenty thousand Spirit Stones for forty portions.


    It took Jin Dafu over two years to gather these forty portions, highlighting the preciousness of such aged Spiritual Medicines.


    Firstly, Spiritual Medicines grew slowly, requiring a long period of time to mature.


    Secondly, top-tier cultivation resources like these were monopolized by major families and the three great Sects, who rarely released much to the outside world.


    After all, top-tier cultivation resources equate to faster cultivation, and with faster cultivation, one can outrun their mortal fate. If the mortal fate is outpaced, it trantes to a longer life.


    Hence, top-tier cultivation resources are akin to life, and anything tied to life is exceedingly precious.


    After some inquiries, Yang Ji learned that Jin Dafu had managed to obtain these dozens of portions through hiswork of connections.


    Therefore, he was treating the process with much more gravitas than when he had previously refined the Spirit Enhancing Pills.


    One incense stick''s timeter, Yang Ji had thoroughly reviewed the Pill Recipe and the Spiritual Medicines in his hand.


    Once everything was ready, he pped the lid of the furnace and threw in the Spirit Origin Fruit.


    However, as time passed, his brows furrowed ever deeper.


    He found that although the Spirit Origin Fruit in the fire had melted, the potency was nowhere near optimal, and the impurities were too numerous; the fire just wasn''t capable of refining them away.


    ```


    Yang Ji frowned and peered at the message, "The spirit energy within the Earth Fire is insufficient to fully smelt the medicinal power of the Spirit Origin Fruit, currently unleashing only 60% of its potency, with 60% impurities present."


    Lacking spirit energy from the Earth Fire?


    Yang Ji was taken aback. This was not simply an issue of inadequate fire intensity; the Spirit Origin Fruit was able to melt, which clearly meant the temperature was reached, yet the medicinal power within the fruit could not be fully unleashed.


    "Only 60% of the medicinal power released, refining forty portions, would nearly result in a loss of half," Yang Ji shook his head, obviously unable to ept such a loss. He immediately began collecting the liquefied Spirit Origin Fruit from the Pill Furnace into a vessel.


    Spiritual medicines required for refining mid-grade Spirit Pills are already hard to find, losing more than half was not what he wanted, and he had to find another way.


    Yang Ji put away the Pill Furnace and walked out with a gloomy face. Huo Yuan caught sight of this scene; his eyes shed, and he approached with a chuckle, "Master, did you encounter a problem with alchemy?"


    Hm? Yang Ji''s gloomy expression paused as he saw the seven words atop Huo Yuan''s head, "Hehe, insufficient spirit energy, right?"


    Did this little old man guess the problem I encountered with alchemy this time?


    Indeed!


    Although Huo Yuan''s alchemy skills were mediocre, he had lived for several decades, seen much, and could naturally think of the w of insufficient Earth Fire spirit energy.


    Yang Ji nced at him and sighed. Then he spoke, "As you guessed, this Earth Fire simply cannotpletely smelt the Spirit Origin Fruit."


    "Master, I know of a me that can definitely smelt the Spirit Origin Fruitpletely," Huo Yuan said with a mysterious smirk.


    "A Spiritual Fire? Or perhaps a Beast me?"


    Yang Ji looked at him indifferently and asked casually.


    His expression didn''t change much because he knew that only these two kinds of me that contained more spirit energy could fully smelt the Spirit Origin Fruit.


    But both Spiritual Fire and Beast me were extremely difficult to find.


    As for the former, natural-born Spiritual Fires are exceedingly rare, and whenever word of one spread, alchemists would lead people to swarm to it in droves.


    Thetter is the same; if an alchemist discovered a Demonic Beast with a Beast me, they would certainly take action to capture it.


    Because these two types of me are necessities for bing a high-level Alchemist.


    Just from the fact that the Spirit Origin Fruit couldn''t be fully smelted by the Earth Fire shows the importance of me to alchemists.


    "Hehe, Master, you need not be disheartened. I know the whereabouts of a Beast me," Huo Yuan said with a sycophantic smile.


    "Oh?" A flicker of interest crossed Yang Ji''s eyes as he raised his head to stare at Huo Yuan, "Please do tell."


    "Ten years ago, I set out to sea with others to find spiritual medicines. That night, I witnessed a magical scene on the ocean surface."


    "Despite the bright full moon shining above and the moonbeams spilling down, I noticed that the moonlight on the sea surface nearby was even denser."


    "That moonlight first fell gently like wisps of blue smoke, but in the end, it surged down like thick smoke, straight towards the bottom of the sea."


    "Surprised beyond belief, I drove the Water Boat beneath the waves to check, and I discovered that the power of the moonlight pouring into the sea was being absorbedpletely by a small sun, and that small sun was none other than a Level Seven me Beast hidden within the ocean."


    "As it opened its mouth to absorb the power of the moonlight, I knew it was attempting a breakthrough."


    "Because whenever a zing Beast is on the verge of a breakthrough, it absorbs moonlight to regte the vtile zing Sun power within its body, and that was also its weakest moment."


    "Gathering my courage, I immediately approached tounch an attack on it."


    "But the zing Beast was incredibly vignt and sensed the danger. Ignoring that its breakthrough was at a critical moment, it twisted its head and plunged into the deep sea."


    "Sitting in the Water Boat, I intended to kill it while it was in a weakened state during its breakthrough, so I continued the pursuit."


    "However, the zing Beast was fast. After fleeing into a volcanic vent at the bottom of the sea, it vanished from sight."


    "As an alchemist, I couldn''t forget about this zing Beast and waited on the vast ocean for a whole year, yet I never saw it emerge again."


    "It wasn''t until I arrived at the Myriad Treasures Tower and had ess to the Earth Fire that I gradually forgot about it."


    "But seeing you encounter a setback in refining medicine just now brought all those memories rushing back," Huo Yuan said with a smile.


    "An event from ten years ago?" Yang Ji frowned, "It''s been ten years, is that zing Beast still there?"


    (How do you like the recent plot? I''d really like to hear your opinions. I''m quite confused now; even though I have an outline, I''m afraid the story I write won''t be appealing to you, and I''m torn. I''ve never been so troubled writing a book because I''m eager to write this one well.)

 Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Flowing Fire Sea Region, Gathering the Troops

    "Yes, it''s been ten years, and I don''t even know if that zing Beast is still around," Huo Yuan said, his brows slightly furrowed in uncertainty.


    "Come, set out to sea with me, I''ll check it myself," Yang Ji suddenly spoke.


    "How will you check? Are you nning to go deep into that volcano crater?" Huo Yuan shook his head and quickly added, "Master, although the Dead Volcano crater isn''trge, it''s pitch-ck inside. It''s deep and terrifying, like the entrance to Hell. When I was chasing that zing Beast, I reached the edge of the crater but didn''t dare to descend."


    Fearing the unknown was only natural, and Yang Ji could understand his feelings, but he had his own methods to probe the dangers within.


    "Just take me to have a look, I have my ways," he vaguely replied.


    "Of course, Master!" Huo Yuan was shrewd and didn''t press further, immediately responding, "Then I will go find Manager Jin to arrange the big ship for setting out to sea right now."


    "Don''t reveal too much to him." Yang Ji suddenly added.


    "I understand, Master, you can rest assured," Huo Yuan chuckled with a hint of cunning in his eyes.


    Seeing that he was no fool, Yang Ji nodded.


    Indeed, having his own people around made things more convenient; it seemed that his decision to give out the Pill Recipe and grant him some benefits had been the right one.


    Yang Ji was quite satisfied in his heart.


    Huo Yuan was very efficient in getting things done, and with his status as the chief alchemist of Myriad Treasures Tower, it was smooth sailing all the way.


    Half an hourter, the two were aboard arge ship, slowly sailing out to sea.


    After a day of high-speed sailing, the ship halted before a sea region that looked somewhat peculiar.


    The waters stretched out before them, fiery red as far as the eye could see, shing starkly with the deep blue behind them and refusing to blend.


    "Master, this sea region is known as the Flowing Fire Sea Region. It is filled with numerous volcanoes both above the inds and beneath the sea, yielding many unique Spiritual Medicines and ores. However, it''s very dangerous," Huo Yuan exined from beside him.


    Without needing further exnation from Huo Yuan, Yang Ji had already noticed the densely scattered inds ahead,id out like pieces on a board.


    They showed no signs of life, only fiery redva erupting outwards and columns of ck smoke shooting into the sky.


    The smoke engulfed the heavens, and the raging mes surged hundreds of feet high¡ªit was as if the ce was a battlefield from Hell, aze and choked with gunfire.


    Truly, whereva flowed fierce mes stretched for three hundred miles, and the angry billowing smoke stained the sky.


    This ce was no ce for humans.


    The temperature was frighteningly high; the air twisted severely enough to create visible heat ripples.


    The entire Flowing Fire Sea Region was like a massive furnace; the sea water was boiling hot, and even the faintest breeze carried a heat that ordinary people would find unbearable.


    Inhaling the acrid scent of sulfur, Yang Ji instinctively furrowed his brow.


    Then ncing to the side, he asked,


    "Where is that underwater Dead Volcano?"


    "It''s not far from here. Follow me, Master," Huo Yuan said as he retrieved a Water Boat and sat inside before plunging into the sea.


    Yang Ji also took out his Water Boat and followed him down.


    The two traveled for ten miles amid the flow of fiery water, then stopped.


    Directly beneath them, there was a Dead Volcano crater with a diameter of a hundred zhang, pitch-ck inside, and truly as deep and frightening as it was described.


    It was as if a giant beast of the deep sea had its maw wide open, silently waiting for prey to fall into its trap, an awe-inspiring sight.


    "Master, it''s right below us. I am not sure whether that zing Beast is still inside," Huo Yuan mentioned, equally uncertain.


    Yang Ji didn''t respond but merely stared down intently, and immediately information appeared[Slumbering volcano, magma umted inside, will erupt again in a hundred years.]


    Magma inside?


    Yang Ji''s eyebrows raised, and as he continued to gaze, his vision seemed to prate through theyers, with a tangle of information bursting forth like code, capturing another piece[Hot magma harbors me Snakes.]


    Then he caught yet another snippet of information[Deep within the magma, there lies a slumbering zing Beast, Level Ten.]


    The zing Beast!


    Seeing this piece of information,


    Yang Ji felt a surge of joy inside, but his expression quickly turned grave.


    Level Ten?


    The zing Beast itself was already stronger than the typical Demonic Beast, its breath ferociously unrivaled. At Level Ten, it wasparable to a human at the height of Foundation Establishment.


    This... seemed to be somewhat tricky.


    Yang Ji frowned and muttered to himself, "This zing Beast was only a Level Seven Demon Beast ten years ago, how did it advance so quickly?"


    ```


    He was somewhat puzzled because the cultivation of a Demonic Beast was much slower than that of a human Cultivator, and this zing Beast was not a member of the royal family among demons. Yet, it cultivated so quickly.


    However, now was not the time to think about these matters. Yang Ji exchanged a look with Huo Yuan and then drove the Water Boat out of the water''s surface.


    On the boat, Huo Yuan asked, "Master, did you see anything just now? Is that zing Beast still down there?"


    "It should still be down there, let''s go, we need to prepare," Yang Ji replied.


    Should? Huo Yuan''s eyebrows rose slightly, and his small eyes twirled as he gave Yang Ji a look, suddenly nodding his head in realization.


    Exactly!


    Who cares if it''s there or not, just act as if it is! After all, the zing Beast is a rare fire attribute Demonic Beast. It would be a pity to miss it; they had to go down and investigate.


    Yang Ji gave him a nce and said nothing more.


    "Master, that zing Beast was close to breaking through to the eighth level ten years ago. So many years have passed, it''s likely now a Level Nine Demon Beast. With our strength, it would be very difficult to kill it," Huo Yuan analyzed.


    "Yes, very difficult." That could be a Level Ten Demon Beast, which would certainly be challenging. They were but a Seventh Layer of Qi Refining and a Ninth Layer of Qi Refining cultivator; neither were a match for it. Yang Ji then said, "Ten years have passed, so let''s treat it as a Level Ten Demon Beast."


    "A Level Ten Demon Beast?" Huo Yuan hesitated for a moment, then asked, "In that case, wouldn''t it require a Foundation Establishment expert to deal with it?"


    "Yes, that''s why I need Master Huo Yuan to do me a favor. In your capacity as a Peak Alchemy Master, could you convene experts to go down and hunt? I will cover the reward. Would Master Huo Yuan be willing to help me with this?" Yang Ji said with a sidelong smile.


    "Master, you jest. Not to mention doing a favor, I''d be willing even to jump down there," Huo Yuan replied with a chuckling grin, eyeing the Dead Volcano below the distant sea surface. However, his expression soon took on a subtle tinge of embarrassment.


    His small eyes shifting, he felt a chill in his heart, [If I really have to jump down there, I''d indeed be a bit scared. I''m close to reaching the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining and might join a Sect for a chance. If I establish my foundation, there will be hundreds of years of great opportunities to enjoy.]


    Huo Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, straightened his robe, and puffed out his chest a bit before saying with a smile:


    "Master, we are Alchemists, with dignified status. Let those loose cultivators handle the hunting. When the timees, you can rest easy on the boat and wait for them to bring up the Beast me."


    "You''re right, we should leverage our status as Alchemists," Yang Ji replied with a mysterious smile.


    The two then returned to Myriad Treasures Tower.


    On the second floor, in a luxuriously furnished room, seven people were seated around a table.


    Huo Yuan took the seat of honor, with Yang Ji on his left and Chen De on his right.


    The other five were also acquaintances of Yang Ji: Xu Xiangsong, Liu Yongqing, Tan Guanghong, Fang Sheng, and his partner Liu Furong.


    They were all people Yang Ji had met during his sea voyages.


    Over the past two years, apart from cultivating, Yang Ji also asionally took to sea. Over time, they had all be familiar with one another.


    They had been called to this meeting to hunt the zing Beast.


    The task, however, fell to Huo Yuan, as they were not aware of Yang Ji''s identity as an Alchemist.


    Neither Manager Jin nor Huo Yuan had revealed this to anyone.


    "Master Huo Yuan, since you''ve even invited Elder Chen here, could it be that we''re hunting a Demon General-level beast?" Xu Xiangsong asked with a flicker of curiosity.


    Huo Yuan sat upright at the head of the table,posed and serious, exuding an air of dignity. He leisurely straightened his robe before speaking slowly:


    "This time, thanks to Manager Jin''s efforts in gathering you all here, we aim to hunt a Level Ten Demon Beast. The beast''s inner core is essential for me, as I n to use it to concoct a batch of special Medicine Pills. Upon sessfulpletion, you will be handsomely rewarded."


    "Oh? What kind of Level Ten Demon Beast warrants Elder Chen joining forces with the five of us at Tenth Layer of Qi Refining?" Liu Yongqing asked, his doubts lingering.


    "You will know once we get there," Huo Yuan evaded giving a direct answer, then continued, "The beast''s strength isn''t formidable; it''s just well-hidden. Hence the need for more hands."


    "Where does this beast reside?" Liu Furong inquired.


    "The Flowing Fire Sea Region, inside a Dead Volcano," Huo Yuan replied.


    The Flowing Fire Sea Region? Hearing this, Chen De''s expression paused. A glint shed in his eyes as if he had realized something, and he then said warmly:


    "Since Master Huo Yuan has graciously invited me, I will make sure to be there."


    "I thank you in advance, Elder Chen. Once sessful, the Medicine Pills will be presented to you," Huo Yuan said with a bow, thanking him. With his status as a Peak Alchemy Master, he was certainly on equal footing with Chen De.


    Seeing Chen De, a Foundation Establishment expert, had agreed, the others exchanged nces and then nodded their heads to Huo Yuan.


    With a Foundation Establishment expert involved, plus the five of them, even the strongest Level Ten Demon Beast couldn''t cause much trouble. The risk was minimal, and they were not afraid.


    They were seasoned loose cultivators who were ustomed to seizing opportunities and would know when to escape should danger arise.


    "Then I thank you all."


    Seeing everyone agreeing, Huo Yuan immediately bowed with a smile, then added, "Although the volcano is dead, there may still be magma inside. It''s best for everyone to prepare. We shall set out in three days."


    "Good, I have some matters to attend to in theing days, so setting out in three days is perfect. I will make sure to be at the Flowing Fire Sea Region to meet you all," Chen De said with a cordial smile.


    ```

 Chapter 25: Chapter 25 The Elders of the Canglan Sect

    The group agreed to head to the Flowing Fire Sea Region in three days.


    Yang Ji took this time to purchase some equipment.


    Ten Thunder Shocker talismans, at the price of one thousand one per talisman, one could severely injure a cultivator at the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining. In total, he spent ten thousand.


    Ten Fierce Tiger Talismans, made from the blood and skin of a Level Ten Demon Beast, the Fiery Tiger.


    Once activated, the talisman would materialize a fierce tiger enveloped in mes that could injure a cultivator at the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining. It wouldst for thirty breaths.


    After thirty breaths, the talisman''s energy would be exhausted.


    For ten talismans, he spent ten thousand.


    Besides these, Yang Ji also spent ten thousand Spirit Stones to buy a portion of Ice Clear Liquid, which could sustain one''s energy for a day, allowing one to walk through boiling magma without sustaining the slightest burn.


    His Magic Artifacts received a significant upgrade as well.


    The Water Boat was reced with a Superior Artifact. It had eighteen magical restrictions internally, providing higher defense and faster speed, costing him ten thousand Spirit Stones.


    The Lingxiao Sword was exchanged for the Radiant Sword.


    A Flying Sword that shimmered with flowing light, made of Nine-Transformation Ingot Iron, could slice through Low-grade Magical Artifacts as if cutting through mud, and with the sword in hand, his strength increased significantly.


    The Radiant Sword also cost him ten thousand.


    In total, all the purchases summed up to fifty thousand.


    If the mission was sessful, he would have to pay Chen De thirty thousand, and another ten thousand each to the five others.


    Such an enormous sum would have been impossible for Yang Ji to muster in the past, even if he sold his flesh. But now, as an Alchemist, he was making money hand over fist.


    In the past two years, he hadpletely emptied Jin Dafu''s storage of Spiritual Medicines and earned more than three hundred thousand Spirit Stones.


    Truly a windfall.


    After deducting the one hundred and twenty thousand spent on the materials for the Spirit Origin Pills and the aforementioned fifty thousand, he still had one hundred and thirty thousand Spirit Stones to his name.


    No wonder they say Alchemists make a fortune, indeed it is no lie.


    However, this was also due to his superb skills in Alchemy. If it were any other Alchemist, the profits would be greatly reduced, definitely not as much as he earned.


    The more he earned, the more he spent, but Yang Ji did not waste his wealth recklessly. The remaining Spirit Stones were reserved for emergencies.


    Although Yang Ji and Huo Yuan did not n to venture below, they still made thorough preparations.


    Once everything was ready, Yang Ji waited quietly.


    The three days quickly passed by.


    On the morning three dayster, Yang Ji, Huo Yuan, and the other five, including Xu Xiangsong, set sail together.


    As for Chen De, he was not with them. After they agreed on the n that day, he had set out to sea alone, stating that he would meet them at the Flowing Fire Sea Region in three days.


    The boat was swift, and after a day of rapid travel,


    they arrived in front of the Flowing Fire Sea Region.


    Coolness trailed behind them, and scorching heaty before them; it was indeed a dichotomy of ice and fire.


    Looking around, Liu Yongqing said, "Senior Chen has not yet arrived, let''s wait."


    Everyone nodded in agreement. They did not dare to go down without the Foundation Establishment experts.


    All of the scattered cultivators held the philosophy that it was okay not to earn Spirit Stones, but one must preserve one''s life.


    It was not unreasonable to have such thoughts. Yang Ji understood and waited with them.


    After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, arge ship swiftly approached from the left side of the sea region.


    The figure standing at the bow was none other than Chen De, who had the refined and gentle appearance of a schr from the secr world.


    Next to him was another man, also middle-aged, dressed in a gray robe, around forty years old, with a clean and beardless face, who, like Chen De, wore a faint smile, appearing very friendly and amiable.


    Before anyone could take a closer look, two streaks of lightnded thunderously on the bow of the ship. It was Chen De and the middle-aged man arriving side by side.


    Witnessing such a disy, Yang Ji felt a chill in his heart. A Foundation Establishment expert?


    He looked closely, and suddenly information appeared about the middle-aged man[A Golden Core True Person, who has used transformation techniques to alter his appearance.]


    A Golden Core True Person?


    He has changed his appearance?


    Uncertain of the implications, Yang Ji felt an ominous premonition.


    Right then, Chen De introduced with a smile, "Everyone, this is Daoist Chang Lin from Xunye Ind, like me, a fellow early-stage Foundation Establishment expert. For the sake of safety, I took a ship and rushed tens of thousands of miles over the past three days to invite him to join our hunting mission. Fortunately, we made it on time."


    "Oh, right, Daoist Chang Lin is purely participating out of friendship this time, so there''s no need for Master Huo Yuan to provide a Spirit Stone reward."


    Chen De exined to Huo Yuan with a smile.


    "With the addition of Senior Chang Lin, the operation this time will undoubtedly go very smoothly."


    With smiles blooming on their faces, Xu Xiangsong and the other four were highlyplimentary and saluted Chang Lin one after another.


    Having two Foundation Establishment experts participating in the Demonic Beast hunt, sess was assured; they were practically there to collect Spirit Stones and were overjoyed beyond measure.


    Simrly, Huo Yuan was over the moon and immediately said with a bow and a smile, "With Daoist Chang Lin joining us, we will surely return with a bountiful harvest."


    "Rest assured, Brother Huo, I will give it my all!" Chang Lin saluted and smiled meaningfully.


    The crowd was thrilled, all except Yang Ji, who frowned.


    Why did this person change his appearance, conceal his cultivation, and not want a Spirit Stone reward? What was he really after? Could there really be such a good deal?


    As Yang Ji harbored his suspicions, he saw a message emerge above Chang Lin''s head, "Xiao De, are you saying that the Demonic Beast they n to hunt this time might be one that possesses a Beast me?"


    He stood with his hands sped behind his back, emanating authority, his eyes intently fixed on the Flowing Fire Sea Region, clearly speaking with Chen De through secretmunication.


    Chen De smiled slightly, his forehead revealing the message, "Senior, I believe my guess is correct. Huo Yuan has been intentionally elusive, most likely for the sake of the Beast me. If he was after the Demonic Beast''s inner pill, why would he need to be so secretive?"


    Chang Lin chuckled lightly, "If that''s the case, then it couldn''t be better. My nephew has a talent for Alchemy, and at such a young age, he has already be a Peak Alchemy Master. With the Beast me, he could improve even further."


    "Xiao De, your timely notice has been well done. If we indeed seed,e to Cann Sect as the External Affairs Elder," Chang Lin offered.


    Chen De''s face brightened, "The Foundation Building Method I practice was a gift from you, Senior. Serving you is my honor."


    Chang Lin nodded in satisfaction, "You have been a dedicated servant in my Chang family for decades, deserving of such a reward."


    Chen De smiled slightly, his posture leaned discreetly, maintaining the necessary respect, "That is my duty."


    "...This guy actually has his sights set on the Beast me!" Seeing this, Yang Ji''s expression darkened.


    Chen De!


    As Yang Ji''s anger brewed, Chang Lin''s gaze shifted, suddenlynding on him, causing Yang Ji to tense up, "Is this the kid with the ability to sense good fortune and avoid disaster?"


    "Yes, Senior, it''s him," Chen De nodded slightly.


    "Oh? Today I really want to see what''s so miraculous about him," Chang Lin said with a smile full of intended meaning.


    "..."


    Yang Ji had the urge to throttle Chen De.


    It was at this moment that Chang Lin spoke, "Now that everyone is present, let''s set off. Since this junior''s strength is the weakest, you shall take the lead, and I will protect you from behind."


    "Daoist Chang, that won''t do, he''s my medicine boy, and he needs to stay by my side," said Huo Yuan, hisplexion slightly altered, as he secretlymunicated, "Master, something seems off about this Chang Lin."


    Not just off, butpletely wrong!


    Just as Yang Ji was about to speak, he heard Chen De pretentiously say, "Young Friend Yang''s strength is too low for leading the way, but his ability to seek fortune and avoid disaster makes him the most suitable to go first. What do you all think? What about you, Young Friend Yang?"


    "Rest assured and go ahead, we will definitely protect you from behind," Xu Xiangsong and others beamed with smiles, naturally happy to have someone scout ahead, especially since that person could sense good fortune and avoid disaster.


    Chen De looked at Chang Lin, with a message appearing above his head, "Senior, I''ve interacted with this young Yang, and he''s very cautious with his words. He''s quite sharp, and I''m worried he might be unwilling to go down."


    "Hmph! Unwilling to go? Then I''ll have to shame myself by throwing him down. Since I''ve changed my appearance, let''s indulge in an actmon to the Demonic Path. If Huo Yuan refuses to cooperate, I''ll have to throw him down as well. After all, Beast mes are hard to find, and I do not wish to return empty-handed," Chang Lin spoke with a false smile.


    Yang Ji was about to transmit a message to Huo Yuan to cancel the operation, but seeing the message above Chang Lin''s head, he was so furious he nearly spat blood.


    Old trickster, can''t you find one yourself? Stealing my opportunity!


    Yang Ji''s heart was filled with reluctance and he considered turning hostile on the spot, but after deep thought, his expression turned grave.


    The situation was mightier than the man; without urate judgment, they could easily finish him off.


    It was indeed due to hisck of strength.


    Yang Ji sighed internally, finding himself in a dilemma. After pondering for a moment, he had no choice but to subtly smile and say:


    "I am indeed a bit fearful to take the lead, but with the protection of two Foundation Establishment seniors behind me, I am willing to boldly be the pathfinder."


    His words were firm and resolute.


    At this moment, Yang Ji truly felt immensely hypocritical, his heart full of resentment, yet he had to tter and smile.


    "Heh, the kid is quite sensible. After all, I am an elder of Cann Sect, and if I trulymitted such a disgraceful act, it wouldn''t look good on me," Chang Lin looked at Yang Ji with some relief.


    An elder of Cann Sect? Hypocrite, just you wait.


    Yang Ji smiled as he looked back at him, the corners of his eyes twitching imperceptibly.


    (Thanks to book friend 854646 for the reward of 1866 coins, and thanks for the rmendation votes from everyone.)

 Chapter 26: Chapter 26 Flame Snake Swarm

    Seeing that Yang Ji agreed to go down, Huo Yuan''s face showed a solemn expression; he clearly recognized the threatening intention behind Chang Lin''s demeanor and transmitted his voice:


    "Master, if you go down, there might be danger."


    Not going down is dangerous too. Yang Ji nced at Chang Lin, shook his head slightly, and transmitted back: "You just stay on the boat."


    He then looked to everyone else and smiled: "Since everyone is ready, let''s go down, shall we?"


    "Good, young friend, lead the way. Let''s hurry and hunt down that Demonic Beast to keep Fire Brother from getting too anxious," Chang Lin said with a smile that was as refreshing as a spring breeze, seemingly the picture of integrity.


    But Yang Ji knew he was but a smiling tiger, and as his gaze swept over the equally smiling Chen De, he couldn''t help but sigh that those who smiled amiably might not be amiable at all.


    Yang Ji quickly withdrew his gaze and with a back-handed gesture took out the Water Boat, and took the lead in jumping into the sea.


    Chang Lin and Chen De exchanged nces, each took out their Water Boats, and with several sshing sounds, they followed Yang Ji into the water.


    Soon, a group of eight people stopped above the mouth of the Dead Volcano.


    "That Demonic Beast is hiding down here." Yang Ji pointed at the dark opening and looked around before he took the lead and drove the Water Boat straight into it.


    But with a soft ''pop'', the Water Boat actually passed through a Barrier of air, and quicklynded at the bottom of the volcano which was not submerged by the sea.


    Perhaps because of the Barrier, Yang Ji could see the water above the entrance moving slowly, but not a single drop leaked through.


    He stowed the Water Boat and looked around, finding numerous passageways leading in all directions, and every inch of air was filled with visible ribbons of red heat.


    The soil within sight was baked to a reddish crisp hardness, nearly three zhang for a smallva pit, and ten zhang for arge one above these passageways.


    The fiery redva inside "gurgled" as it overflowed, emitting bubbles and waves of heat, and releasing a pungent smell of sulfur.


    The terrible high temperatures made the Spiritual Power within Yang Ji''s body struggle to circte.


    Seeing this, he hastily took out the Ice Clear Liquid and ingested it.


    Just then, Chang Lin and the others broke through the Barrier and descended.


    While each was filled with curiosity, they were also full of caution.


    Seeing the rolling waves of heat below and the high temperature, they quickly took action, either bringing out Magic Artifacts or ingesting heat-avoiding Medicine Pills.


    Chen De also frowned and took out a Medicine Pill and swallowed it, while Chang Lin looked indifferently around him.


    As a Golden Core True Person, he could invoke the Samadhi True Fire, which was far more terrifying than Earth Fireva; naturally, he would not fear these heat waves.


    He then looked toward Yang Ji and asked, "Young friend, with so many passages, which way should we go?"


    Yang Ji focused his gaze and noticed that although there were many passages, they all led to one location, which was the den of the zing Beast.


    Along each passageway, theva pits harbored me Snakes.


    He then began to ponder.


    Their hunt for the Demonic Beast didn''t specify the zing Beast as their target.


    Chen De merely spected that their target was a Demonic Beast possessing Beast me, but spection was always just spection; he wasn''t certain.


    A thought struck Yang Ji, and he pointed toward the passage directly ahead: "I have never been down here either. If the seniors really want me to lead the way, then let''s take the middle one; it''s a bit wider."


    "Good, you lead the way," Chang Lin nodded faintly.


    Choosing the middle passage was because it would encounter the me Snakes the fastest.


    Yang Ji took the lead, and although he had taken the Ice Clear Liquid, he still did not dare to step casually onto theva pits along the way; the bubblingva was intimidating enough, so he exercised the Light Body Skill to avoid it as much as possible.


    Parting the scorching red mist, they traveled roughly a li.


    Arge circrva pit appeared before the group, with a diameter of twenty zhang.


    The passageway extended from the other side of theva pit; Yang Ji sneakily squinted at theva pit, [where thirty me Snakesy, ranging from level one to level nine, plus one level ten me Snake King].


    Seeing this, Yang Ji raised his voice a few notches: "Seniors, the passage is on the other side of theva pit; it looks like we''ll have to fly across."


    [Isn''t that obvious? Are we supposed to wade through it?] Chang Lin maintained his gentle smile on the surface, but inwardly, he cast a sidelong nce at Yang Ji [Little De said he''s quite sharp, but why do I feel he''s not that bright?]


    "Yes, we need to fly across, young friend, you lead the way," said Chang Lin with a light smile.


    [Your conversation has awakened the me Snakes; they each opened their fiery red eyes, gliding through theva, and casting fierce looks your way.]


    Here theye?


    Yang Ji''s eyes shifted subtly, and without attracting attention, he slipped behind the others and said:


    "I''m sorry, my mastery of the Light Body Skill has just reached proficiency. For such a long distance, I think I''ll need to build momentum to get across."


    "All of you seniors, please step to the sides; I''m going to make a run for it."


    As soon as he finished speaking, theva in the pit instantly "gurgled" and bubbled up, forming numerous giantva bubbles.


    Suddenly, Chang Lin narrowed his eyes and said solemnly, "There''s something moving in theva."


    Everyone also sensed that something was wrong, and as they fixed their gaze, they promptly took out their Magic Artifacts, ready for battle.


    The next moment.


    Boom boom boom!


    Theva exploded.


    One after another, me Snakes with yellow scales covering their bodies and triangr heads shot out like arrows.


    With their wide maws open in a rip-like fashion and sharp fangs exposed, they looked ferociously threatening, eager to swallow everyone whole.


    But that wasn''t all.


    Soon.


    Theva in the pit churned and sank, and with a loud bang, a giant snake as thick as a water bucket with golden horns on its head burst out.


    Flicking its tongue and with a fierce gleam in its eyes, the snake opened its mouth in a piercing scream, sending out a wave of sound wrapped in scorching red mist that shook the entire passageway, its presence terrifying.


    "Hmph!" Chang Lin saw this and simply reached out his hand to grab, dissipating the oing red mist and sound waves into nothingness with a clench of his hand, while the low-level me Snakes were all vibrated away.


    The strength of a Golden Core True Person was evident.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji quickly called out excitedly, "Senior, it''s the me Snake King, our purpose ining here was to hunt a me Snake King. Please, all seniors, take action."


    "To hunt the me Snake King?" Chen De turned to look at him, somewhat astonished.


    "Yes, I forgot to tell the seniors that our hunting target this time is the me Snake King."


    Yang Ji said earnestly, "Huo Yuan Senior and I discovered by chance that this Dead Volcano houses a tenth-level me Snake King, which is why we invited seniors to help us hunt it."


    "You came for the me Snake King?" Chang Lin narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Yang Ji with a faint gaze but finding no clues.


    Although these me Snakes were fire attribute Demonic Beasts, they did not nurture Beast me within them, so they were of no use to him.


    While everyone was conversing, the me Snake King let out an angry roar, its hostility boiling over, seizing the opportunity to lunge with a frenzied bite.


    "Hmph! Wicked beast!" Chang Lin''s eyes hardened with anger as he red at the iing me Snake King, not dodging or flinching.


    His iron mp-like hands swiftly pressed up and down like capturing a dragon, and with a loud thud, he forcibly grabbed the me Snake King''s upper and lower jaws.


    His hands shed with Spiritual Light, and with a strong exertion of force, there was a ripping sound! Blood rained down as the tenth-level me Snake King didn''t even have the chance to wail before being torn into two halves.


    With a thump, a fist-sized Demon Core also dropped in front of him.


    Chang Lin didn''t nce at it nor did he let Yang Ji take it away; instead, he inadvertently took a step forward and kicked the Demon Core into theva pit.


    From behind, Yang Ji, who saw this scene, couldn''t help twitching at the corner of his eye,menting to himself how petty and vengeful the old fellow was.


    At this moment, he really wanted to kick him in the backside, to have him roll in theva too.


    "This..." Xu Xiangsong and the other five exchanged nces, looked at Chang Lin, then at Yang Ji, their expressions turning somewhat strange.


    "Senior, I don''t believe they came just for the Demon Core of the me Snake King. Such Demonic Beasts are not rare in the Flowing Fire Sea Region. I suspect this Yangd might be hiding something," Chen De transmitted his voice.


    "Hmph!" Chang Lin exhaled a muffled breath of contempt, ncing at Chen De, who was deep in thought, and seemed to lose patience as he transmitted, "Whether they are here for that or not, now that we''ve descended, I will turn this small volcano upside down to see what it can hide."


    No sooner had the words fallen than he transformed into a fleeing light, wrapped in the might of the Nine Heavens, and with a boom, elerated to an extreme, leaving a series of sonic booms in his wake.


    He rapidly traversed the passageway, checking quickly.


    Such amotion was tremendous, akin to an indignant scream of a fighter jet passing by, awakening the me Snakes lurking in theva pits of therge passageways, unleashing a violent aura.


    Wherever Chang Lin passed, his overwhelming force crushed the me Snakes in his way, not even pausing to nce at them.


    In the passageway where he was, all the me Snakes were annihted, but the me Snakes in the other passageways had already caught the scent of Yang Ji and others, converging towards them.


    Yang Ji''s eyes swept across, sensing danger.


    There were too many me Snakes: one, two, three; as far as he could see, the disy showed no fewer than three hundred me Snakes.


    These me Snakes drew energy from theva, and with no natural predators in this ce, their life of eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating, was blissful in the extreme.


    Fortunately, shallow waters don''t breed dragons, and the energy provided by theva was ultimately limited, making it difficult for them to advance to the Demon General Level.


    Among the three hundred me Snakes, there were only ten tenth-level me Snake Kings.


    Yet, those ten me Snake Kings alone were enough to give them a tough fight.


    Boom boom!


    Boom boom!


    The mass of snakes surged rapidly, like a flood; their passage caused numerous passageways to tremble.


    Yang Ji cursed Chang Lin in his heart, for stirring up such trouble out of self-interest¡ªit was lethal.


    He was upset himself, and he didn''t want others to be at ease either.

 Chapter 27: Chapter 27 Earth Spirit Fire, Flame Fruit

    Ten me Snake Kings, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Chen De could hold off five.


    Liu Yongqing, Tan Guanghong, Fang Sheng, and the other five at the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining could block another five.


    But the remaining swarm of snakes was still enough to im his, Yang Ji''s, life.


    Without a moment''s hesitation, Yang Ji decisively turned his head and retreated.


    But just as he turned, he saw six afterimages sh by extremely fast before his eyes.


    When Yang Ji took a closer look, wasn''t it Chen De and his group who else could it be?


    "These guys, not even putting up a bit of resistance to buy me time to escape and instead, escaping even faster than me." Yang Ji was truly dumbfounded, his eyes wide with disbelief.


    Such speed in fleeing was truly beyond his reach, truly worthy ofing from a rogue cultivator background.


    "These guys, I really overestimated your courage and strength. Especially you, Chen De, I''m embarrassed for you being a Foundation Establishment expert!" Yang Ji hurried along while viciously cursing their retreating figures in his heart.


    He had just rushed forward for the time it takes to take ten breaths when he suddenly halted, and before him, the various magma pits along the path had all started boiling, and from within, just like behind him, snakes emerged, including ten me Snake Kings, blocking the path ahead.


    It seemed that themotion caused by Chang Lin had truly rmed the entire snake nest.


    It was at this moment that a thunderous roar sounded from deep within the tunnel.


    The roar was full of ferocity and challenge, could it be anyone other than the zing Beast?


    Although Yang Ji had been fleeing all this time, he was still paying attention to Chang Lin''s movement; he was afraid Chang Lin might find the zing Beast.


    It was true bad luck, like choking on water, just his misfortune to the extreme.


    zing Beast, oh zing Beast, you really are unreliable. Given the chance, you''re no use; what were you thinkinging out of hiding?


    Some braggadocio is truly life-threatening, like eating in atrine, your death isn''t far off.


    Yang Ji was truly cursing up a storm in his heart, really anxious for the zing Beast that had dashed out of its den.


    It was at the same time that Chang Lin''sughter boomed out.


    Yang Ji then knew that the zing Beast was probably unable to escape from his poisonous hands.


    Although, as far as the eye could see, the zing Beast was still fleeing at full speed, its fate had already been sealed.


    A Golden Core True Person taking action personally, how could it possibly escape from old man Chang Lin''s demon ws?


    While he was cursing under his breath, Chen De and the other six once again flew past him and ran back, obviously having been driven back by the me Snakes behind them.


    Yang Ji didn''t stop either, quickly following their steps at great speed.


    But they discovered that in the midst of this back-and-forth fleeing, me Snakes from all sides had already encircled them.


    Upon the encounter, a fierce battle erupted with a resounding boom.


    In an instant, shes of des and shadows of blood filled the air.


    "Kill!" Chen De shouted loudly. Relying on his robust Foundation Establishment cultivation, he split a me Snake King in half and then his Sword Qi streaked forward like a rushing river, instantly cutting through the snake and breaking out of the encirclement, sprinting towards the direction of Chang Lin''sughter.


    "Damn it!" Tan Guanghong and the others prepared to chase after him but were surrounded by the influx of me Snakes.


    Under their attacks, the five were immediately scattered by the crazed onught of the group of snakes, each pair retreating into different tunnels.


    Yang Ji''s expression darkened slightly, with snakes dancing wildly in front, and a cacophony of snake roars from behind, truly trapped with no way to advance or retreat.


    During his quick deliberation, he immediately chose to charge into the tunnel where Chang Lin had previously entered.


    Previously, Chang Lin had shown his might by defeating all the me Snakes in his path, so there were fewest me Snakes in the tunnel directly ahead.


    Thinking so, after cutting down a Level Six me Snake with a sh, Yang Ji immediately reached into his Storage Bag and pulled out two Fiery Tiger Talismans.


    Upon activation, boom! Energy surged instantly, the atmosphere around burst forth, and two ferocious, ming tigers emerged from the talismans, leaping out in an assault.


    The strength of the two Level Ten Fiery Tigers was astonishing, their violent mes sweeping through; any low-level me Snakes touched by the fire instantly turned to ash.


    Even the me Snake King in front was knocked down in one swoop, the two fierce tigers instantly shing and tearing into it.


    Seeing a clear path ahead, how could Yang Ji hesitate?


    The ten me Snake Kings behind him, along with over a hundred lesser me Snakes, were already on his heels; he immediately used the Light Body Skill, leapt over the magma pits in his way,nded in the tunnel, and rushed towards its depths at high speed.


    Liu Yongqing, seeing Yang Ji had actually sted open a passage, followed him promptly in astonishment.


    Indeed, this way was clear of obstacles; the me Snakes had all be corpses, clearly the work of Chang Lin.


    As Yang Ji continued to hurry along, he also collected all the me Snake carcasses and Demon Cores along the way.


    But safety was fleeting; the me Snakes, drawn by the scent, had no intention of letting them go.


    Three li out, Yang Ji found that me Snakes from all directions were once again converging along various tunnels, and at this moment he was truly trapped with no way out.


    Yang Ji nced ahead and immediately broke into a mad sprint toward their of the zing Beast.


    Because he had noticed earlier that the spot where the me Snakes were sleeping was far from the zing Beast''s den, it seemed they didn''t dare to get close.


    Although the zing Beast had run out now, its scent still lingered in their, and Yang Ji nned to test it, ready to hide inside.


    With this thought in mind, he pushed his speed to the limit.


    After a frantic dash of three miles, he finally burst into their of the zing Beast.


    As soon as he entered, a whooshing sound came from behind him¡ªit was Liu Yongqing, who had been following closely, catching up.


    The two saw that the end of their was a dead end with no way out.


    They immediately turned around, their nerves taut, ready for battle.


    Just when they thought they were about to enter a life-and-death struggle, the pursuing me Snakes stopped about a mile away, even the me Snake King with its eyes shing a fierce light didn''t dare to approach.


    After only a few breaths, the me Snakes turned around and headed towards Chen De and the others who were still fighting outside.


    Liu Yongqing and Yang Ji let out a sigh of relief, both puzzled as to why the me Snakes didn''t dare to get close.


    As they turned to survey their, their expressions suddenly froze.


    In front of them was ava pool with a diameter of only thirty feet, in whichva bubbled, and in the middle, a fist-sized red me burned bright.


    The instant they saw the red me, both realized the den was several times hotter than outside; even Yang Ji, who had taken the Ice Clear Liquid, felt a scorching heat.


    Liu Yongqing''s forehead was also beaded withrge sweat droplets.


    Beyond this red me, the two of them saw a robust but leafless small tree at one corner of theva pool, with five red-orange fruits hanging from it, shining like burning mes, creating a strong visual impact.


    Those fruits were obviously extraordinary.


    Yang Ji''s pupils contracted, but even more of his attention was focused on the red me¡ªthis fire was¡­


    Liu Yongqing''s body shook slightly as he eximed in a low voice, "Is this Earth Spirit Fire, me Fruit?"


    This Earth Spirit Fire was born from theva, and although it was the least powerful among Spiritual Fires, it was still many times better than Earth Fire.


    The me Fruit was also extraordinary; consuming it could directly increase one''s Cultivation, making it a rare and valuable Spirit Fruit.


    Looking at the Earth Spirit Fire and the me Fruit, Yang Ji instantly understood why the zing Beast had taken the initiative to strike¡ªit feared having itsir overrun.


    Yet, it had underestimated the strength of the intruders and was doomed to suffer outside its home.


    "Heh heh, Brother Yang, these me Fruits and Earth Spirit Fire are fine items. How do you n to divide them?" Liu Yongqing suddenly looked sideways at Yang Ji with a sly smile.


    Yang Ji saw the greed and avarice in his eyes and felt a chill in his heart.


    All for himself?


    Indeed, that was far too greedy.


    The corners of Yang Ji''s eyes twitched imperceptibly, and he could only force a dryugh, "Brother Liu, you are an expert at the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining. Later, when we leave, I''ll be counting on your strength. All these treasures should naturally belong to you. If we can''t make it out, they''ll be of no use to me anyway."


    "Oh? If you can think that way, Brother Yang, it''s for the best." Liu Yongqingughed, nodding his head in satisfaction.


    Yang Ji internally didn''t wish to agree, but feeling the terrifying high temperature from the Earth Spirit Fire, he knew he couldn''t take it with him and so he went along with Liu Yongqing''s wishes.


    If Liu Yongqing could take it out, then he could buy it backter. If he revealed his identity as an Alchemist, Liu Yongqing would be happy to owe him a favor.


    While Yang Ji was thinking this, Liu Yongqing took two steps towards theva pool before suddenly turning around.


    "Oh, by the way, Brother Yang, you wouldn''t speak of what happened here to anyone, right?" Liu Yongqing smiled faintly, though a murderous intent and the thought [He has a Fiery Tiger Talisman, but it takes some time to activate. I can surely kill him before he activates it.] appeared above his head.


    Damn it, he wants to kill me?


    Seeing the Spiritual Power slowly gathering within Liu Yongqing, Yang Ji''s heart skipped a beat, his eyes swiveling subtly as he suddenly chuckled, "No, no, of course not¡­"


    As he looked up, his expression suddenly turned fierce, and with a flick of his Storage Bag, he violently threw out nine Thunder Shockers.


    The swiftly approaching Liu Yongqing cried out in rm, "What, what is this?"


    But after nine consecutive thunderous explosions, the dust settled quickly, and Liu Yongqing''s voice was no longer heard.


    Yang Ji hastily focused his gaze and saw [Liu Yongqing, on hisst breath, severely injured.]


    Seeing such information, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    Clearing the dust, Yang Ji approached Liu Yongqing. At this moment, his limbs were broken, his flesh torn and rolled back, with bones exposed¡ªit was a horrific sight.


    "You... you actually had more Thunder Shockers¡­" on the ground, Liu Yongqing''s eyes showed a profound look of resentment.


    "My kindness is truly at odds with this world. I never even considered harming your life with my Fiery Tiger Talisman and Thunder Shockers, but you!"


    Yang Ji shook his head slightly, slowly took out thest Thunder Shocker, and stuffed it into Liu Yongqing''s mouth.

 Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Subduing the Earth Spirit Fire

    Boom!


    Apanied by the explosion of thest Thunder Shocker.


    Liu Yongqing was left without aplete corpse.


    To avoid prying eyes, Yang Ji threw all the severed limbs and remains into the magma pool.


    Liu Yongqing''s Storage Bag was intact. Yang Ji, having no time to check it at the moment, picked it up and then turned his attention to the Earth Spirit Fire.


    He was somewhat at a loss now.


    His original n was to use Liu Yongqing to bring it out, but now that n had fallen through.


    After staring for a long time without thinking of any method, he put it aside.


    In an instant, he rose with a leap, his feet stepping on two streams of hot air, and the next moment, hended in front of the me Tree.


    These me Fruits were Spiritual Objects that could directly increase one''s cultivation. If he said he wasn''t happy about it, that would be a lie.


    He immediately reached out and cautiously plucked the five red-orange fruits, which looked like burning mes.


    The Spirit Fruit in his hand didn''t have the burning heat he had imagined, just a faint warmth.


    Yang Ji looked it over for a while, then put it away.


    After picking the me Fruit, he stared at the half-human-height me Tree, falling into deep thought.


    Such a tree that could bear Spirit Fruit was a treasure indeed. If it could be transnted...


    No sooner had this thought emerged than the me Tree before him disyed the information "me Tree, born above Fire Crystal Stone. Cannot survive without magma to supply energy."


    Fire Crystal Stone?


    Yang Ji drew his sword and shed, and with a hiss, his formidable Sword Qi instantly split open the magma beneath the me Tree. He spotted the fiery-red and translucent crystal below through the fissure that was about a foot wide.


    Information immediately disyed "Fire Crystal Stone, the essence of magma crystallized. It can absorb the energy of magma and give birth to Earth Spirit Fire."


    Was the Earth Spirit Fire nourished by the Fire Crystal Stone?


    Yang Ji was startled. As he gazed, more information disyed "By absorbing the Fire Essence Power within the Fire Crystal Stone, it can form the embryonic matrix that nurtures the Earth Spirit Fire, thereby allowing it to be absorbed into the body for gradual refinement."


    To absorb the Earth Spirit Fire into the body!


    Seeing this information, Yang Ji was so ted it was as if he couldn''t contain his joy.


    His original n was to use the Fierce Tiger Talisman to st a way out while the me Snakes were distracted by Chen De and the others, and then to talk about escaping first.


    He would return to refine the Earth Spirit Fire once he was stronger.


    But he had never anticipated that after absorbing the Fire Essence Power from the Fire Crystal Stone, he could carry it inside his body. It was an unexpected joy.


    Yang Ji nced outside. The information showed that Chen De and the others were still in the midst of battle. Without further hesitation.


    He wanted to quickly absorb the energy of the Fire Crystal Stone and then meet up with them, as it would be hard to fight his way out alone with just the few Fierce Tiger Talismans remaining in his hand.


    With a fierce sh of his sword, there was a ng, and as the magma opened, a piece of Fire Crystal Stone was cut free.


    Swinging his longsword, Yang Ji used force to lift, and then he flicked the chopped piece of Fire Crystal Stone onto the shore.


    One piece wasn''t enough. He repeated the process, cutting down a total of five pieces of Fire Crystal Stone. Then he stepped through the air, leaping tond on the shore.


    He had obtained the Fire Crystal Stone.


    Sitting cross-legged on the scorched, hardened crimson ground, Yang Ji held a piece of Fire Crystal Stone in both hands and began to absorb its energy, activating his Cultivation Technique.


    The Fire Crystal Stone was the essence of magma, with extremely pure Fire Essence Power within. As soon as he activated his Cultivation Technique, strands of red energy mist began to rise from the Fire Crystal Stone and were absorbed into Yang Ji''s body.


    The human-head-sized Fire Crystal Stone in his hands began to shrink at a visible rate.


    It only took half an incense stick of time topletely absorb the five Fire Crystal Stones.


    Yang Ji nced at the fist-sized cluster of red mist inside him that was the Fire Essence Power, and immediately, the information showed, "One thousand strands of Fire Essence Power."


    Can this one thousand strands of Fire Essence Power wrap the Earth Spirit Fire into my body?


    Yang Ji looked at the red cloud inside him, then at the Earth Spirit Fire at the center of the magma.


    With an attemptive mindset, he leaped into the air, took several steps, and hovered in front of the Earth Spirit Fire.


    He pointed with one hand at the Earth Spirit Fire, and the Fire Essence Power burst forth from his fingertip like red threads, quickly enveloping it like cotton.


    Yang Ji formed hand seals, intending to draw the Earth Spirit Fire into his body.


    But the Earth Spirit Fire did not budge at all and showed no sign of wanting to leave with the Fire Essence Power he was trying to refine.


    Yang Ji saw, "The Fire Essence Power is insufficient, the nurturing embryo formed is less attractive to the Earth Spirit Fire than the original native embryo."


    Not attractive enough? Seems like I need to invest more.


    Without hesitation, Yang Ji swung his sword and in a short span, he had cut away the majority of the Fire Crystal Stones in the magma pool.


    Just as he was about to take some more, he suddenly realized that the temperature inside the cave had risen sharply.


    ncing at the Earth Spirit Fire, he felt a chill in his heart as he saw the Earth Spirit Fire had grown in size, the mes more fierce, changing from the size of a fist to that of a head.


    "The reduction of Fire Crystal Stones has disrupted the original embryo, rming the Earth Spirit Fire, showing signs of an outburst."


    Signs of an outburst?


    Please, not that!


    Yang Ji was startled. If the Earth Spirit Fire erupted, turning into a sea of mes, that would be difficult to handle.


    He immediately retracted his Flying Sword, hurried back to the shore, and began absorbing Fire Crystal Stones.


    A full incense stick of time passed.


    He had absorbed all fifteen Fire Crystal Stones.


    Inside him, the previous fist-sized red mist had grown to the size of a head.


    Without hesitation, Yang Ji flew again to the Earth Spirit Fire, gently extended the Fire Essence Power from his body, wrapped it around, and tried to move it away.


    At that moment, the Earth Spirit Fire showed hints of "hesitation" and "doubt."


    Hesitation?


    The Fire Crystal Stones in this magma pool had been mostly cut away by me, and my internal Fire Essence Power must be approximately the same as the remaining Fire Crystal Stones in the magma pool.


    With conditions nearly equal on both sides, it seems the Earth Spirit Fire had some thoughts but was reluctant to move.


    It looks like I need to add a little more dowry.


    After thinking for a moment, Yang Ji realized the key point and swung his sword again, obtaining another Fire Crystal Stone.


    With his left hand, he refined it, while his right hand channeled the refined Fire Essence Power to envelop the Earth Spirit Fire.


    After refining two more stones like this, the Fire Essence Power within Yang Ji was notably greater than the power contained within the Fire Crystal Stones in the magma pool.


    At that moment, it moved, the Earth Spirit Fire finally moved.


    As Yang Ji gently moved the Fire Essence Power, the Earth Spirit Fire within also moved without resistance, being slowly dragged along.


    Perhaps because the Fire Essence Power enveloping it was plentiful, it felt as safe as if it was in its mother''s embrace, feeling no danger. The once nearly riotous Earth Spirit Fire slowly contracted its mes and shrank back to the size of a fist.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji was overjoyed; he cautiously moved the Fire Essence Power, and after thirty breaths, he finally drew the Earth Spirit Fire into his body.


    Inside his Dantian, under Yang Ji''s control, the Fire Essence Power turned into the shape of a bird''s nest, and the Earth Spirit Fire, like a newly hatched chick, nestledfortably within, shining and heating, crackling as it burned.

 Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Come Out, Big Win

    Seeing this, Yang Ji couldn''t help but reveal a smile on his face.


    However, this was not enough. He immediately flew above the magma pool, brandishing his sword and hacking off ny percent of the remaining Fire Crystal Stones, leaving only one piece untouched¡ªthe one which the roots of the me Tree were nted in.


    Yang Ji did not wish to eradicate the tree''s sourcepletely; by leaving one piece of Fire Crystal Stone to absorb the power of the magma, the me Tree would be able to survive. In several decades or possibly a hundred years, it would bear fruit again.


    Simrly, leaving that piece of Fire Crystal Stone was also done so that it could continue to absorb the strength of the magma and grow stronger. Perhaps in a thousand years, this area would once again be a field of Fire Crystal Stones, nurturing another Earth Spirit Fire.


    His wandering thoughts reined in, Yang Ji began to attempt to control the power of the Earth Spirit Fire but initially met with resistance.


    Perhaps it was because the Fire Essence Power that enveloped it had been refined by his cultivation technique and imprinted with the mark of Yang Ji''s aura.


    After several attempts, the clump of Earth Spirit Fire gradually shifted from initial resistance topliance.


    Ultimately, it epted Yang Ji''s aura.


    Yang Ji could feel a sense of kinship emanating from the mes, which filled him with joy.


    Originally, he had thought that after absorbing it into his body, it would require slow refinementter on. It seemed that was unnecessary.


    For at that moment, with a flick of his fingers, a strand of Earth Spirit Fire sprang from his fingertips, burning fiercely yet causing him no harm whatsoever.


    Because the Fire Essence embryo wrapping it had been refined by his cultivation technique, bearing Yang Ji''s aura, the me now also regarded Yang Ji''s body as its nurturing mother, as its cozy cradle.


    Therefore, it bore no intent to harm.


    Although the mes were gentle, Yang Ji could feel the terrifying high temperature within, many times powerful than that of the Earth Fire.


    Spiritual Fire indeed lived up to its name, seeming to contain a trace of sentience within; Yang Ji could perceive some of its instinctual will.


    No wonder the texts stated that some fearsome Heaven and Earth Spirit Fires could develop consciousness, and just like humans, cultivate to be immortals and turn into Lords of Fire. It seemed to be true.


    "This Earth Spirit Fire''s spiritual power is strong, but its sentience seems to have just begun to form, possessing only a trace, much like that of a one-year-old child. If, in the future, it absorbs enough Fire Essence Power, perhaps it really could develop its own consciousness and start speaking," Yang Ji thought.


    Indeed, if nts and trees can be spirits, why not the Spiritual Fire born from the absorption of the essence of heaven and earth?


    In this Cultivation World, everything has its predestined fate and path to immortality; all beings are treated equally and have their own Dao.


    ...


    Above the Flowing Fire Sea Region.


    Chang Lin and Chen De burst forth from the water with a crash,nding on the deck of the ship.


    At this moment, Chang Lin was glowing with a warm andcent air.


    Seeing his cheerfulness, Chen De said with a respectful smile, "Senior, congrattions on capturing the zing Beast and obtaining the zing Beast Fire."


    "Haha, your guess wasn''t wrong this time. Down there was indeed a Demonic Beast that had nurtured a Beast me within it. This trip was not in vain," Chang Lin said with a heartyugh, quite pleased with himself. "With this zing Beast Fire, my nephew''s Alchemy skills can advance another step."


    "Chang Yuan, the young master, already has an alchemy talent far beyond the ordinary. With this Beast me, he''s even more powerful, like a tiger that has grown wings. It seems he will soon be an Alchemy Master," Chen Deplimented with a smile.


    "Indeed, indeed!" Chang Lin agreed, still smiling.


    "Senior, should we go down to meet with them?" Chen De asked, as if something had just urred to him, looking towards the Flowing Fire Sea Region.


    "Life and death are destined! Whether they cane up alive depends on their own fortune," said Chang Lin indifferently, shaking his head and turning to walk into the cabin.


    Chen De nced once, his expression not changing much, and also turned to walk into the cabin.


    The two men navigated the ship, quickly vanishing into the deep blue horizon.


    ...


    Below.


    Having subdued the Earth Spirit Fire, Yang Ji rxedpletely. Aplishing such a task indeed filled him with a sense of achievement.


    But when he gathered his thoughts and looked outside the nest, he was instantly stunned.


    He only saw a message about a leg entering the Water Boat with extreme speed¡ªthat leg... along with the Water Boat, had run away.


    Looking beneath the mountain fire, it was empty; which meant that the owner of that leg was thest one, apart from himself, to have escaped.


    This left him dumbfounded.


    They had all run off?


    So quickly?


    ```


    They had all been resisting fiercely just moments before, howe they all suddenly disappeared without a trace?


    Yang Ji, with eyes wide and tongue-tied, couldn''t help but furrow his brows deeply.


    Everyone had run away, but could he, alone, safely escape with only eight remaining Fierce Tiger Talismans in hand?


    He shook his head himself.


    Although those me Snakes dared not enter, at this moment, in his sensory perception, having lost their targets, all of them had encircled and blocked the major passages one li away, eyeing this nest with covetous eyes.


    Yang Ji peered out stealthily, and instantly, a me Snake King as thick as a water bucket opened its huge, gaping mouth, revealing its sharp, saliva-covered fangs, and roared ferociously at him.


    A pair of crimson eyes filled with boundless ferocity, a tail as tough as steel thumping and pounding the tunnel, exhibiting its fierce intention.


    This creature!


    Yang Ji''s face turned dark.


    After a nce, he quickly retracted his head; he truly feared that his flesh might arouse their aggressiveness and appetite, which would be disastrous.


    His expression at this moment was unsettled.


    Moving forward was impossible; looking ahead, there were at least a dozen me Snake Kings squatting outside, and there was no way to retreat.


    Yang Ji, frowning, simply wiped his Storage Bag, took out the remaining Fire Crystal Stones, preparing to refine them all to reinforce the nest of the Earth Spirit Fire.


    Time slowly passed, and after two incense sticks'' time,


    all the Fire Crystal Stones had beenpletely refined by him.


    The Fire Essence Power that formed the nurtured embryo became stronger, looking like a small two-story house the size of a millstone, with the Earth Spirit Fire residingfortably within.


    Two incense sticks had passed, yet the me Snakes outside showed no sign of leaving.


    This inevitably gave Yang Ji a headache.


    Frowning, he simply decided to oust them; of course, this was also a desperate move.


    During this idle moment, Yang Ji flicked his fingers, summoned the Earth Spirit Fire, and prepared to study its properties and power.


    Just then, the me Snakes outside trembled, and their heads disyed the message "Cowardice!"


    Hmm?


    Are they afraid of the Earth Spirit Fire?


    Yang Ji instantly captured their emotional fluctuations.


    Looking at the Spiritual Fire on his fingertip, his expression suddenly became odd.


    To verify his guess, he slowly walked to the mouth of the nest, brought out all of the Earth Spirit Fire, and let it burn vigorously in the palm of his hand.


    Just then, when the me Snakes outside saw this ball of fire, the information "Submission!" appeared above their heads again.


    They weren''t afraid but were actually worshiping the Earth Spirit Fire?


    Yang Ji''s expression was resolute, and as he looked again, he saw the me Snake Kings tremblingly bowing their heads, with "Snake Sovereign!" above them.


    Snake Sovereign?


    Yang Ji was taken aback, then guessed, "These me Snakes are born from magma, absorbing the power of magma to grow. And this Spiritual Fire is nourished by the Fire Crystal Stones condensed from the essence of magma. Though they have the same origin, the energy contained within is of a higher grade than theirs. Is this why they regard it as the Snake Sovereign?"


    Thinking this, Yang Ji looked at the Earth Spirit Fire, and then at the trembling crowd of me Snakes, prostrating on the ground, daring not to raise their heads, and an audacious thought rose in his heart.


    Taking a deep breath, he held the Earth Spirit Fire aloft and slowly flew out towards the exterior.


    As he flew over the head of a me Snake King, his heart pounded, and the Fierce Tiger Talisman in his hand crumpled from his grip.


    One, two, three, after flying over an entire passage, not a single me Snake dared to rise.


    At this moment, Yang Ji was thrilled beyond measure. After rapidly flying for several li, the exit was right before his eyes.


    He immediately withdrew the Earth Spirit Fire, took out the Water Boat, and rushed toward the Barrier.


    Upon hearing the sound of sshing water, Yang Ji knew that he had escaped to safety.


    This trip had brought huge gains indeed, not to mention the Earth Spirit Fire, just the five me Fruits alone would enable him to break through to the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining.


    In addition, he had gained some extra materials and Demon Cores from the me Snakes. Although the journey was perilous, it truly paid off.


    ```

 Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Qi Cultivation Level 9, Demon Essence Pill

    Whoosh!


    The sea surface broke open, and Yang Ji shot out.


    Seeing this familiar figure, Huo Yuan, who had been pacing back and forth on the deck, showed a delighted expression and quickly went up to meet him.


    "Master, you''ve finallye up," he said.


    Yang Ji smiled upon seeing this, his feet treading on the gentle breeze as he slowly descended onto the ship.


    "Where are they?" he asked, looking around.


    "Chen De and Chang Lin were the first to surface, and they were also the first to leave. Shortly after, Xu Xiangsong and four others hurried up, looking rather unhappy. After I paid them half of the Spirit Stones, they left without a word," Huo Yuan exined.


    "Master, did you manage to get the zing Beast?" he inquired in a low voice.


    "It ended up in Chang Lin''s hands," Yang Ji shook his head and said, looking sidelong.


    "I had a feeling something was off with that Chang Lin. I didn''t expect him to be so despicable as to steal someone else''s opportunity," Huo Yuan said, quite annoyed. "It must have been Chen De who caused trouble. He truly deserves to die!"


    "It''s only because we were not as strong as the others," Yang Ji said tly, his tone then turning a bit colder. "If there''s a chance, I will make sure the fortune he seized today is repaid tenfold someday."


    "Although we lost the zing Beast Fire, I have had my gains as well."


    "I refined a strain of Earth Fire below, just like the one behind Myriad Treasures Tower. I won''t need to upy the cave on the back mountain to use the Earth Fire anymore. You should practice well on your own," he told Huo Yuan as he gestured dismissively.


    "Having gains is always good, congrattions are still in order for you, Master," Huo Yuan said with a smile and a bow.


    "What good is there to speak of when others have taken all the advantage? Your congrattions don''t make me smile," Yang Ji replied, a bitter smile on his face as he spoke calmly, "Let''s go, we''re heading back."


    ...


    One dayter.


    Yang Ji and Huo Yuan returned to Myriad Treasures Tower by boat.


    Apart from not getting the zing Beast Fire, they did snag quite a few me Snake carcasses.


    The materials and Demon Cores sold for a total of eighty thousand Spirit Stones, which was a substantial gain. That was the only good thing Chang Lin did.


    Yang Ji exchanged it all for Spirit Stones, and then he spoke to Jin Dafu about resigning from the ship-guarding duty, nning to quit this job.


    In the past two years, he had been out to sea no less than ten times, which he felt was fulfilling his obligation to Jin Dafu.


    Now that he had obtained the Earth Spirit Fire, he decided not to go to sea anymore and nned to focus on cultivation instead.


    After thinking it over, Jin Dafu also agreed. Although the two would no longer be linked by the ship-guarding duty, the transactions for refining Medicine Pills would continue.


    This was a lucrative business that Yang Ji would not give up, and Jin Dafu did not want to miss out on having this Peak Alchemy Master.


    Besides the transactions with Jin Dafu, Yang Ji also asked Huo Yuan to keep an eye out for high-quality Spiritual Medicines at other shops on his behalf.


    Huo Yuan was known throughout Nanfeng Ind as a Peak Alchemy Master, and if there were any high-grade Spiritual Medicines for sale, other shops would likely be eager to trade with him.


    After wrapping up these affairs, Yang Ji finally returned to the green mountains south of the city.


    Inside the wooden hut.


    Yang Ji touched his Storage Bag and took out a me Fruit.


    The Spirit Fruit was the size of a fist, looking like a ruby with distinct patterns and a red glow enveloping it, resembling a burning me.


    The me Fruit obviously seemed extraordinary. Yang Ji took one nce and then swallowed it whole.


    Once the fruit was consumed, its immense medicinal power immediately dispersed, with the cultivation effect being many times superior to that of Spirit Enhancing Pills.


    Yang Ji was somewhat pleased, but right now, he did not sit down to fully absorb the cultivation but let the swirl of Spiritual Power refine and absorb it, while he took out the Pill Furnace from the Storage Bag.


    Having the Earth Spirit Fire, the first thing he thought of was to refine Spirit Origin Pills.


    With a flick of his palm, the Earth Spirit Fire red into life.


    Because it had been with him since the womb, he could use the fire at will, controlling the temperature to the minutest degree.


    Using the Earth Fire in the past required adjusting the me size through a hidden door at the bottom of the furnace, but now all that cumbersome process was saved.


    The Earth Spirit Fire shot into the furnace from the tip of his finger, and once the Pill Furnace was sufficiently warm, Yang Ji poured out the liquid from the Spirit Origin Fruit, which had not yet fully melted, from a vessel.


    The Spiritual Fire enveloped and refined the liquid.


    The fruit essence hissed and boiled instantly.


    Any medicinal fluid that tried to evaporate was intercepted by the Spiritual Fire.


    And the useless impurities werepletely turned to ash under the high temperature.


    With a shake of the Spiritual Fire, the ashes fell out,nding in the bottom part of the Pill Furnace.


    Yang Ji watched intently and grasped the might of the Earth Spirit Fire. He followed the same method, controlled the size of the Spiritual Fire, and melted all the other herbs needed for refining the Spirit Origin Pills.


    The refinement of Spirit Origin Pills involved a step where two kinds of liquid had to meld together.


    However, with the help of the Golden Finger, this was no issue, and soon the melding waspleted.


    Then the liquids began to mergepletely.


    After that, they coalesced, were divided into pellets, underwent pill rotation, were nurtured by warmth, and finally, became pills.


    Through a series of proficient steps, a furnace full of Spirit Origin Pills was finally made.


    Yang Ji pped the Pill Furnace, and a more voluminous and potent rush of Pill Qi than from the Spirit Enhancing Pills surged out.


    He reached out his hand and, with a swirl of Spiritual Power, ten amber pills fell into his palm.


    Yang Ji held them in his hand, feeling the robust medicinal power within and knew that these Spirit Origin Pills were three times better than the Spirit Enhancing Pills.


    In other words, one pill could sustain his Cultivation for three days, providing approximately 15 Cultivation Points per day.


    But this was still far less than the me Fruit.


    The me Fruit was still being refined within his body, and he could feel the vast and pure medicinal power, which could provide him about 50 Cultivation Points per day.


    However, the medicinal power contained in a me Fruit was ultimately finite and could only sustain his Cultivation for about five days.


    Which means, the five me Fruits he acquired could sustain a total of twenty-five days of Cultivation, providing him with 1250 Cultivation Points.


    This cultivation speed truly delighted him.


    If he constantly had me Fruits to consume, it wouldn''t take him more than a few years to reach the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining.


    But such spirit fruits were found by chance and could not be sought; who wouldn''t want to keep them for their own use? High-grade medicine pills were already rare on the market, let alone fruits like these.


    Yang Ji indulged in beautiful fantasies, but in the end, they were just fantasies.


    His thoughts returned to reality, and he began alchemy again.


    With forty batches of Spirit Origin Pill ingredients, he turned them all into medicine pills within two days.


    The medicine pills were ready, and he began to cultivate in earnest.


    Cultivation knew no time.


    Spring went and autumn came, then spring passed and autumn returned.


    Time hurried by.


    Leaves tumbled and turned.


    In a blink, three years had passed.


    In these three years, Yang Ji had thoroughly absorbed and assimted the five me Fruits and four hundred Spirit Origin Pills. His spiritual power was now vigorous, and his cultivation had reached the early stages of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.


    [Name: Yang Ji]


    [Spiritual Root: Lower-grade]


    [Life Span: 24/100]


    [Realm: Ninth Layer of Qi Refining (500/25600)]


    [Cultivation Technique: Ling Water Technique]


    [Skills: Water Tracing Sword Technique (Complete), Light Body Skill (Complete)]


    He was now twenty-four years old.


    In other words, more than six years had passed since he left Luo Xiong''s cave.


    There were less than four years left until the day when the three major sects would recruit External Affairs Disciples.


    If he had a sufficient supply of Spirit Origin Pills in these four years, along with some spirit fruits like the me Fruit, he could definitely reach the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining within four years.


    Hope was right before his eyes!


    At this moment, Yang Ji felt rtively rxed.


    Sensing the vigorous spiritual power within his body, he realized unconsciously that he had grown to this extent.


    If he went outside, among the many scattered cultivators, few would have a higher cultivation level than his.


    That''s because scattered cultivators generally have lower-grade spiritual roots, and it''s almost impossible for them to cultivate with a bounty of high-tier medicine pills as he did.


    This meant that only some of the older cultivators among the scattered cultivators might have a higher cultivation level than him.


    Being able to achieve such a cultivation level at this age was also thanks to his extraordinary alchemy talent.


    It really was a matter of making up for ack of innate talent with resources.


    He believed that if he always had a sufficient supply of medicine pills for cultivation, no matter the mid-grade or superior root bones, they would probably only be on par with him.


    It was only now that he realized how wise his decision to be an alchemist was.


    Super alchemy talent + lower-grade spiritual root = supreme root bone.


    This equation was valid at the moment!


    Of course, all this was based on one premise: that he had a steady supply of high-tier spiritual medicine to refine into pills.


    Otherwise, it was all in vain.


    Yang Ji let out a slight smile, savoring the increase in his body''s spiritual power, and then slowly stood up.


    He had used up all his medicine pills and was preparing to visit Myriad Treasures Tower to see what high-tier spiritual medicine Jin Dafu had collected for him over the years.


    Carrying high-tier spiritual medicine, he could associate himself with a supreme root bone.


    This was a connection he couldn''t afford to lose.


    But reality often goes against one''s desires, with so many things in this world not turning out as one hopes.


    Now, in Myriad Treasures Tower, looking at the ten batches of ingredients for refining the Spirit Origin Pill before him, Yang Ji couldn''t help but frown deeply.


    "Elder Jin, in three years, you''ve only collected ten batches of ingredients? Have you lost your interest in earning Spirit Stones?" He didn''t mean to me, but he couldn''t hide the significant disappointment in his heart.


    "Eh, what you''re saying... everyone wants to earn Spirit Stones. I was even hoping to make more from you, but it''s not like I can force it," Jin Dafu said helplessly, spreading his hands.


    "Cough, Master, I''ve only collected three batches from other shops. That''s even less than Manager Jin," Huo Yuan added awkwardly, presenting the three batches of ingredients he had in hand.


    Ten batches in three years¡ªit was nowhere near enough.


    Yang Ji truly fell into sorrow; with enough medicine pills, he could reach the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining in the remaining four years, but now...


    "Young brother Yang, neither cultivating nor alchemy is achieved overnight. Who hasn''t spent decades umting and settling themselves? It''s only been a few years for you; don''t expect to be an Alchemy Master so quickly," Jin Dafu consoled him.


    You may not be in a hurry, but I am, Yang Ji sighed softly to himself.


    Hiding his cultivation level at the moment, Jin Dafu couldn''t detect it and thought Yang Ji bought the spiritual medicine for extensive practice, aiming to be an Alchemy Master.


    Little did he know, it was for cultivation.


    "Master, high-tier spiritual medicine is indeed a precious resource for cultivation and quite hard to find, but have you heard of the Demon Essence Pill?" Huo Yuan suddenly spoke.


    "Demon Essence Pill?" Yang Ji was startled; he had never heard of it.


    However, Jin Dafu chuckled and said, "The main ingredient for refining the Demon Essence Pill is the Demon Core, requiring powerful Beast me and Spiritual Fire to refine it. You only have a single Earth Fire, which is far from meeting the conditions for refinement."


    A medicine pill with a Demon Core as the main ingredient? Yang Ji was intrigued, and without paying further attention to him, he turned to Huo Yuan and asked repeatedly, "Is the Demon Essence Pill also a pill that enhances cultivation?"


    "Yes, it too is a pill that can hasten cultivation. However, few can refine it; only alchemists who have harnessed powerful beast mes and spiritual fires can do so, and such alchemists hail from the three major sects and some of therger cultivator families."


    About half of the might of the three major sects dominating the Thousand-Inds Sea Areaes from the Demon Essence Pill. As this pill aids in cultivation, the sects never let it out in the open, hence few know about it," Huo Yuan exined slowly.


    Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Hearing this, Yang Ji could almost hear his own powerful and excited heartbeat.


    At this moment, the Demon Essence Pill was linked to hope!


    ...


    (Thanks to the supporting role Six Harmony Divine King for the 1666 coin reward, and to book friend 854646 for the 100 coin reward. Thank you to Expression Mistake, Yu Shi, Six Harmony Divine King, Xia Feng, A Dot, Qi Jiang, Longxian Z, Single Line, book friend 854646, and other friends for their monthly tickets. Thank you to all the book friends for their rmendation tickets.)


    (There will only be one chapter today,bined into one, no splitting, to straighten out the plot. How about I update one chapter at noon and another at 8 PM each day? Or should I update together in the evening?)

 Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Canglan Island, Canglan Sect

    "Refining a Demon Essence Pill requires not only a demon core but also a type of spiritual medicine, the Demon Companion Herb," Huo Yuan continued.


    "Demon Companion Herb?" Yang Ji noted it down in his mind and then gestured with his eyes for Huo Yuan to continue.


    "This Demon Companion Herb emits a very special scent that demonic beasts are particrly fond of smelling. This scent can put them into a cultivation state quickly, producing an effect simr to that of the Calming Heart Pill consumed by human cultivators."


    "It''s precisely because of the Demon Companion Herb''s unique medicinal properties that it can suppress the demonic nature within the demon core, making the refined Demon Essence Pills suitable for human consumption."


    "Moreover, the Demon Companion Herb is the main ingredient in the refinement of Temptating Demon Pills, making it extremely precious."


    "Fortunately, this spiritual grass can be propagated through roots and seeds, and it is easy to grow. As a result, after so many years, there are still quite a few of them in the sea."


    "Typically, a demonic beast that encounters such a spiritual grass will pick it and nt it in its own cave."


    "Therefore, if cultivators want to find this type of spiritual grass, they just need to locate theirs of demonic beasts."


    "It is precisely because of the existence of the Demon Essence Pill and the Demon Companion Herb that a special profession has emerged in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area, the Demon Hunter!" Huo Yuan said slowly.


    "Demon Hunters? Why isn''t there such a term on Nanfeng Ind, where the cultivators who go out to sea are generally called adventurers?" Yang Ji wondered and then asked, "Why have I never seen Demon Companion Herbs for sale in the major shops on Nanfeng Ind?"


    "Hehe, that''s because there are no Demon Companion Herbs in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area at all, so Demon Hunters won''t be found here. They reside outside the Thousand-Inds Sea Area, in the Demon Stench Sea Area. That sea area produces Demon Companion Herbs and is a paradise for demonic beasts, where Demon Hunters usually hunt demonic beasts and search for Demon Companion Herbs.


    Demon Companion Herbs from the faraway Demon Stench Sea Area would never be sold here on Nanfeng Ind, nor is there any need to do so, hence it is normal that you haven''te across them," Huo Yuan exined with a smile.


    "I see!" Yang Ji nodded and asked, "So where can I buy Demon Companion Herbs?"


    Demon cores were indeed sold in various major shops, but Demon Companion Herb was what he currently needed.


    "Although the Demon Companion Herb is moremon than those high-rank spiritual medicines, it is still precious. It is unlikely to be for sale on other inds, with only Cann Ind, Nanyuan Ind, and Changqing Ind being the ces to look," said Huo Yuan.


    "Brother Yang, it so happens that our merchant ship is setting sail again in three days, and we''re headed to Cann Ind. If you''d like to go, you cane aboard with us. By the way, you could help me oversee the ship again, but I won''t be able to pay you this time," Jin Dafu said,ughing.


    "Alright, then thank you, Elder Jin," Yang Ji said, bowing with his hands folded, and then continued to discuss in detail with Huo Yuan.


    Having left Myriad Treasures Tower by midday, Yang Ji went straight back to his small house in the south of the city.


    When he returned, he started his furnace and, after a day of alchemy, the thirteen portions of herbs he had just bought had all turned into Spirit Origin Pills.


    Over the next two days, he alternated between cultivation and calmly waiting for the day of the voyage to arrive.


    Time flew by swiftly.


    Three days passed in a blink.


    Yang Ji left his house early to embark on the sea voyage, as invited.


    This time, the destination was Cann Ind. ording to the books, it was an enormous ind, almost like a continent.


    Cann Ind was as renowned as Nanyuan Ind and Changqing Ind, being one of the threergest inds within the Thousand-Inds Sea Area.


    The ind was known for its scenic mountains, clear waters, and bustling human activity.


    There stretched an upper-grade spirit vein across the ind, along with six middle-grade spirit veins and nine low-grade spirit veins, making it a rare treasure spot for cultivation.


    However, this naturally gifted and spiritually vibrant treasurend was firmly upied by the Cann Sect, to the envy of others who could noty im to it.


    ...


    At Nanfeng Port, arge ship was already beginning to set sail with the breeze.


    Most of the people on the ship were still the same group who had voyaged previously.


    After all, joining this sea journey as a crew member was a good job. One could earn several hundred Spirit Stones in a single trip, whereas in the perilous seas, bad luck could mean not earning that much in several months.


    The crew enjoyed Spiritual Tea on deck, chatting and talking. Xu Xiangsong and the others even raised the topic of descending the volcano from thest trip, inquiring about Liu Yongqing''s situation.


    Yang Ji gave a vague answer, shaking his head regretfully, suggesting that Liu might have died amidst the snakes.


    Xu Xiangsong, Tan Guanghong, and the others exchanged nces, but did not press further. The situation at that time was indeed very dangerous and tense. Anything could have happened.


    Everyone shook their heads, specting that Liu Yongqing had probably met with a misfortune, and then dropped the subject.


    Yang Ji was pleased with that.


    The ship sailed on, the journey was smooth, with no disasters or dangers.


    After five days, the ship finally reached the port of Cann Ind.


    The port was indeed worthy of being one of the three biggest inds, with a nce revealing thousands of mooredrge ships and countless small boats crowded like ants.


    The constant traffic of ships and the bustling noise of people made the ce extraordinarily lively.


    ```


    Just from observing this corner alone, one can tell how prosperous Cann Ind is.


    Indeed, it''s an extraordinary sight befitting the ind where the Cann Sect is situated.


    Cann Ind is veryrge, with a direct distance of one hundred thousand li from east to west.


    To go to Cann City, flying would take a considerable amount of time, so using the teleportation array is the best choice.


    After everyone disembarked, and having flown only a short distance, they saw a Teleportation Grand Hall in a square five li away from the port.


    Inside the hall, there were eight teleportation arrays, all of which were carved into the ground filled with space stones.


    The pattern of the teleportation array was circr andplicated, giving off a mystical and profound feeling.


    "Where to?" A middle-aged cultivator wearing a white robe asked indifferently as he looked at the crowd.


    "Cann City!" Jin Dafu said.


    "Ten spirit stones per person." The middle-aged cultivator said.


    "Thank you." Jin Dafu handed over the spirit stones he had collected from everyone. The guard used his divine sense to scan and count the stones and then nodded, "Stand on the array."


    As soon as everyone was in ce, the array glyphs shed.


    A surge of immense power enveloped them amid the emerging spiritual light, pulling them into a different dimension space, swirling like being caught in a deep water vortex, wrapped in a mysterious force.


    After a disorienting whirl, when the people opened their eyes again, they had already arrived at the teleportation hall on the other side.


    Just as they stepped out of the grand hall, they saw the immense ancient city sprawled before them.


    The ancient city was majestic, with thick walls reaching into the clouds, filled with the vicissitudes of time, reminiscent of an Immortal Pce that had fallen from the sky firmament, both quaint and grandiose.


    On the city walls, in powerful brush strokes, were etched the three rugged characters "Cann City."


    It was Yang Ji''s first time here, and he couldn''t help but take a few extra looks.


    But his gaze was quickly drawn to the scene beyond the ancient city.


    Behind the city, where the line of sight reached the horizon, it seemed like a scene out of a painting.


    The mountains were undting, with rosy clouds hanging high, purple qi rising, spiritual birds asionally visible amidst the clouds, and even divine rainbows shing by, the atmosphere intensely imbued with the immortals'' essence, as if it was about to overflow.


    "That is..." Yang Ji murmured to himself.


    Following Yang Ji''s gaze, Jin Dafu chuckled and said, "That is the Cann Sect. Are you entranced, Brother Yang? If you could get in there, I would have a connection inside the sect too."


    "Which of us independent cultivators doesn''t want to join a sect? Yet, how many can actually get in?" Everyone yearned, yet all felt regret.


    "The sects only look at spiritual roots, how superficial." Someone spat disdainfully.


    "Leaving spiritual roots aside, where am I inferior?" He Chao said.


    "Stop grumbling, let''s go, into the city." Jin Dafu smiled and lead the group into the city.


    The city was bustling inside, with streets crisscrossing, crowds milling about, and shops standing in great numbers.


    Tang Family Workshop, Xiao Family Pill Tower, Han Family Medicine Shop, Wu Family Talisman Shop, you name it, they had it.


    Yang Ji''s goal was clear, which was to purchase Demon Companion Herb, and incidentally, to look for high-grade medicine pills and spiritual medicines.


    He moved in and out of various shops and buildings.


    Going from one end of the city to the center, he visited dozens of businesses without exception, none sold Demon Companion Herb, nor did they offer high-grade spiritual medicines or medicine pills.


    Besides, he noticed many independent cultivators with the same purpose as his, many of whom were inquiring about high-grade medicine pills.


    Many cultivators had even been staking out major shops year-round, snatching up any avable items with lightning speed, leaving no chance for him.


    It was at this moment that Yang Ji realized just how severe the situation was. He was thankful for his proficiency in alchemy, or the consequences might be unthinkable.


    No wonder there were so many independent cultivators who reluctantly turned to alchemy midway. It was all out of desperation.


    Having found neither Demon Companion Herb nor high-grade spiritual medicines, Yang Ji walked out of a shop with a furrowed brow.


    Then, he set off again, making his way from the city center towards the city''s edge.


    Again, he asked dozens of shops along the way, but still no Demon Companion Herb, nor any high-grade spiritual medicines or medicine pills.


    ```

 Chapter 32: Chapter 32: The Great Divine Power Technique

    Yang Ji halted in his steps, looking up towards the end of the main street, where there was onest shop that was the most unique of all.


    Unlike the other shops that were built on the sides of the street, this one was constructed right in the middle of the street''s end, much like an Imperial Pce.


    It was just a three-story pavilion, but it was entirely made from millennial golden sandalwood.


    It oozed ancient charm and Spiritual Light flickered, exuding a majestic and grand atmosphere.


    Positioned at the very center, it didn''t disrupt the overallyout but instead stood out like the proud head of a dragon, dominating its surroundings.


    The reason this shop was so special was that it bore the signboard "Cann Pavilion."


    It was indeed a shop established by the Cann Sect, which is why it could upy the central position with such stability.


    Yang Ji had not yet entered this shop, and it was hisst hope.


    Now, Yang Ji took steps towards the Cann Pavilion, and soon he entered the grand hall.


    The first-floor hall was very spacious, with minimal furnishings, except for a long row of horizontally ced sandalwood counters.


    At each counter, one could inquire about Talismans, Magic Artifacts, Medicine Pills, materials, Cultivation Techniques, spells, and other services.


    There were many Cultivators looking around, and inside the counters, numerous clerks were introducing their goods.


    Yang Ji nced around and then approached an unupied counter.


    Seated inside was a youngdy who looked somewhat naive and adorable.


    "Immortal Fairy, may I inquire if you have the Demon Companion Herb for sale?" Yang Ji asked with a polite smile.


    "Immortal Fairy?" The girl slowly lifted her head, her bright, intelligent eyes shifting slightly, and a hint of [joy] unwittingly surfaced on her forehead.


    She replied with a sweet smile, "Fellow Daoist, we do not sell the Demon Companion Herb here."


    "You don''t? Not even here?" Yang Ji frowned slightly upon hearing this.


    "Fellow Daoist, the Demon Companion Herb is very precious, with extensive uses, such as in the refinement of the Demon Essence Pill. If there were any, they would have already been turned over to the Sect," the girl said with a gentle smile.


    Hearing this, Yang Ji appeared somewhat disappointed, but still offered the girl a smile, "I''m aware of the rarity of the Demon Companion Herb. I just didn''t expect that even a ce like Cann Pavilion wouldn''t sell it. It seems even less likely to find it anywhere else."


    "Indeed, even we do not have it here. If you wish to obtain the Demon Companion Herb, you can only try your luck in the Demon Stench Sea. There, Demon Hunters abound, and there are also many disciples from the three major Sects. If you have enough Spirit Stones, you can buy the herb directly from them.


    Many of them are not Alchemists, so they bring back the Demon Companion Herb just to sell it for Spirit Stones," the girl exined with an enthusiastic smile.


    "It seems the Demon Stench Sea is my only option," Yang Ji muttered, his brow slightly furrowed.


    But before that, he intended to purchase a Pill Recipe, and thus he asked, "Immortal Fairy, how much is a Demon Essence Pill Recipe in Spirit Stones?"


    Though the Demon Companion Herb wasn''t avable, Yang Ji knew from Huo Yuan that the Demon Essence Pill Recipe was for sale, having been passed down since ancient times.


    "The Demon Essence Pill Recipe is just one thousand Spirit Stones," the girl nodded.


    This price was within Yang Ji''s expectations, as the recipe had been widely circted, with many Cultivators having studied it over the years. It was no longer such a great secret.


    One thousand Spirit Stones seemed fair.


    After paying the Spirit Stones, Yang Ji epted the Pill Recipe the girl handed over.


    He then inquired further, "Immortal Fairy, do you have any advanced spells for sale?"


    Before heading to the Demon Stench Sea, he nned to purchase several advanced spells.


    After all, the Demon Stench Sea was a gathering ce for Demonic Beasts. If he couldn''t buy the Demon Companion Herb from other Cultivators, he would have to go to sea himself to search for it.


    Searching meant encountering Demonic Beasts, inevitably leading tobat.


    The perfected Water Tracing Sword Technique was still too weak,cking in power. He wanted to study several more profound spells.


    He had previously searched on Nanfeng Ind, but all the major shops sold only low-level spells and Cultivation Techniques, with no advanced spells avable¡ªnot even intermediate-level spells.


    Having gotten nowhere with his inquiries, he ced his hopes on the Cann Pavilion.


    "Advanced spells? My apologies, fellow Daoist, we don''t have any here," the young girl shook her head and said.


    "What about intermediate spells?" Yang Ji asked further.


    "We don''t have intermediate spells either, only low-level spells and cultivation techniques for sale," the girl replied with a smile. "Advanced spells and techniques are the most precious, you can''t buy them with just Spirit Stones, and it''s only possible to obtain them by joining a sect or bing a distinguished guest of a major family."


    "Is that so?" Yang Ji''s eyebrows slightly furrowed. Although he had somewhat anticipated this oue, hearing it confirmed was still unavoidably disappointing.


    Seeing Yang Ji''s expression, the girl smiled mysteriously and said, "Don''t be disappointed. Though we don''t have advanced spells, we do have a ''recording'' that I think you might be interested in?"


    "Oh? What kind of recording?" Yang Ji asked curiously.


    "It''s a sword practice recording left by our sect''s elder, Jian Yuanzi. Ten years ago, Elder Jian Yuanzi deliberately released this recording, stating that whoever couldprehend even the slightest technique from it could be his disciple."


    "As soon as this announcement was made, countless disciples of our Cann Sect immediately purchased the recording to watch. However, over all these years, not a single person has been able to gain insight from it. It was only until a year ago that our sect''s eldest senior brother, Li Changxiao, came out of seclusion.


    Upon hearing about it, he purchased the recording, and from it, he managed toprehend half a technique. Senior Brother Li Changxiao once said that this half technique is so exquisitely profound that it surpasses all advanced spells," the girl said with a smile.


    "Surpasses all advanced spells?" A genuine curiosity arose in Yang Ji''s heart.


    "Xiao Lingzi, are you tricking people into buying the recording again?" Just then, a young man who had been listening at the next counter for a while spoke up with augh.


    "Hmph, that''s what Elder Jian Yuanzi said, are you doubting his words, you stinky senior brother?" the girl pouted in response.


    Yang Ji nced indifferently at the young man, noticing his quite handsome visage, his eyes bright with spiritual light and wisdom. Dressed in the same white robes as the girl, he was obviously also a disciple of the Cann Sect.


    The young man, upon receiving Yang Ji''s nce, also smiled amiably and nodded, with "Interested." floating above his head.


    Interested? Yang Ji was slightly taken aback, but then he withdrew his gaze and turned to the girl, "Immortal Fairy, could you please show me the recording?"


    "No, you have to buy it before you can see it, otherwise what if you don''t buy after watching?" the girl said with a yful shake of her head.


    "Isn''t that just leading the customer on?" the young man chuckled.


    "Humph! I don''t want to talk to you," the girl retorted, turning her face away.


    "How many Spirit Stones is it?" Yang Ji inquired.


    "Ten thousand Spirit Stones, not open to negotiation," the girl replied.


    "Ten thousand?" Yang Ji nced sidelong at the young man, deliberately making a very pained expression. After hesitating for a long time, he finally paid the Spirit Stones and received the recording''s Jade Slip.


    As soon as his Divine Sense entered the slip, he saw a figure practicing the sword with a body as sharp as a de. Before he could get a good look at him, information shed before his eyes, causing Yang Ji''s heart to jolt, "A style of Sword Dao recording, dense with Sword Intent, a Great Divine Power technique."


    Was this a sword technique from the Great Divine Power techniques?


    Great Divine Power! He knew what those words implied; even the strongest techniques of the three major sects were only so much. His heart throbbed with excitement, but his face remained impassive as he slowly pocketed the Jade Slip.


    After taking a breath, he inquired about other techniques as well, eventually purchasing a low-level transformation technique and a low-level concealment technique.


    Once all purchases wereplete, his gaze subtly caught that the young man who had observed him earlier was grinning, with the "Interested" above his head changing to "Very Interested."


    This couldn''t help but make Yang Ji frown inwardly.


    Was it because he had shown too much wealth? But as a Ninth Layer Qi Cultivator, this amount of Spirit Stones wasn''t really much. Didn''t everyone carry a few tens of thousands?


    His mind spun with possibilities, but failing to determine the reason, Yang Ji stopped pondering and turned to leave the Cann Pavilion.


    However, the young man immediately followed him out, asking with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, are you perhaps an Alchemist?"


    (Thanks to Emperor God King for the monthly ticket, and thanks to W for the 100 coins reward.)


    Seeking rmendation tickets!!!

 Chapter 33: Chapter 33 Jin Suanpan, Trade

    "Fellow Daoist, please wait!"


    Upon hearing the shout from behind, Yang Ji''s brows subtly furrowed. He turned back and said indifferently, "Fellow Daoist, is there something you need?"


    "Could you be an Alchemy Master, fellow Daoist?" The youth chuckled slyly, a glint of mischief in his eyes that gave Yang Ji an oddly familiar sensation, and a sense of strangeness rose in his heart.


    "Why would you say I am an Alchemy Master?" The certainty in the young man''s voice piqued Yang Ji''s curiosity.


    "If you were not an Alchemy Master, how would you purchase a Demon Essence Pill Recipe?" the youth said with a smile.


    "Alchemy is the foremost among the hundred arts of cultivation, who among cultivators hasn''t tried their hand at alchemy? I bought the Demon Essence Pill Recipe because my cultivation demands it, just to study it a bit. I only have a superficial understanding of alchemy arts; to be called an Alchemy Master would truly be an honor I do not deserve," Yang Ji replied, shaking his head slightly.


    "You are too modest, fellow Daoist. Everyone knows the Demon Essence Pill is difficult to refine, but since you have studied it to this extent, surely you at least are an Alchemy Master," said the youth with a flicker in his eyes.


    "Studying the Demon Essence Pill makes me an Alchemy Master? Then, if I were to study the Nine-Transformation Golden Pill, would you not say I am an Alchemy Grandmaster?" Yang Ji couldn''t help butugh.


    "Even if you are not an Alchemy Master, judging by how much you desire the Demon Companion Herb, I dare say you must be confident in attempting to refine it; I assert you must be a Peak Alchemy Master," dered the youth.


    Hmm? This person''s perceptive ability is rather strong! Yang Ji was quite surprised but justughed and said, "You''ve asked so many questions, what is it you want? If you''re looking for someone to do alchemy, I could introduce you to a Peak Alchemy Master."


    "I know quite a few alchemists, including some Alchemy Masters. However, I am not here to seek medicine pills but to propose a transaction with you," the youth suddenly said with a mysterious smile.


    "What kind of transaction?" Yang Ji asked, puzzled.


    "A mutually beneficial transaction. Don''t you need the Demon Companion Herb? I could provide it for you. Since fellow Daoist is a Peak Alchemy Master, how about for each Demon Companion Herb I provide, you refine a batch of Temptating Demon Pills for me free of charge? I will supply the ingredients myself," the youth suggested with a smile.


    Demon Companion Herb? Yang Ji was intrigued and his gaze shifted subtly, "If you know so many alchemists, why choose me?"


    "To be honest, it''s because you don''t put on airs, that''s why I chose you. Which of those alchemists is not arrogant and condescending? They all have strange tempers and to request alchemy from them requires endless ttery and gifts," the youth said with an air of helplessness in his candid confession.


    Huh?


    This reason left Yang Ji slightly stunned.


    Indeed, when he first saw He Gu from the window, he too had a look of proud satisfaction. And thinking back to his first meeting with Huo Yuan, he had also stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an arrogant demeanor.


    They were all incredibly haughty, and these were just Peak Alchemy Masters; if they were Alchemy Masters, wouldn''t their tails be wagging to the sky?


    But, that''s not right, is it?


    Yang Ji gave the youth a sidelong nce, silently sneering to himself.


    Paying with money and ttery to ask someone to do alchemy, do I look that cheap?


    Or do you think you''ve found my weak spot?


    One Demon Companion Herb in exchange for one alchemical concoction?


    Treating me like a bull to be ordered around?


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but scoff inwardly.


    As his thoughts churned, he felt there was something eerily familiar about the youth''s tactics.


    Yang Ji''s eyebrows lifted, and ncing at him, he asked, "I have not yet had the honor of learning your name, fellow Daoist."


    "My name is Jin Suanpan!" the youth said with a beaming smile.


    "Jin Suanpan?" Another with the surname Jin? Yang Ji felt a momentary startle before adding, "Do you know Jin Dafu?"


    "Do you mean Jin Dafu of the Myriad Treasures Tower on Nanfeng Ind?" the youth''s expression became serious as he confirmed.


    "The very same," Yang Ji nodded.


    "Hahaha..." In an instant, the youth burst into raucousughter, eximing joyfully, "Jin Dafu is my thirty-eighth uncle, s! I had no idea fellow Daoist knew my uncle; no wonder I felt so familiar with you at first sight."


    Huh? Really family?


    Yang Ji''s scalp tingled, but his mind felt somewhat more at ease. These people of the Jin Family, lusting after wealth but not life, seemed to have their own bottom line, likely a family teaching.


    Knowing he was from the Jin Family, Yang Ji took a good look at the youth. He did bear a resemnce to Jin Dafu, especially the sly twinkle in his eyes was almost identical.


    "Fellow Daoist, I still don''t know your honorable name," Jin Suanpan said warmly with a smile.


    "Yang Ji!"


    "So it''s Fellow Daoist Yang. Today, I''ll be the host. How about we go to a tavern and have a good talk over how to proceed?" Jin Suanpan said with a smile.


    Yang Ji pondered for a moment and then nodded.


    The Demon Companion Herb was something he currently needed. If the person before him could provide it, then a trade was worth discussing.


    Thus, the two made their way into a small tavern and found themselves a quiet spot to sit down.


    "Do you have Demon Companion Herb on you?" Yang Ji looked at Jin Suanpan and asked straightforwardly.


    "I have three herb stalks on me right now. If Fellow Daoist can refine the Temptating Demon Pill, I should be able to get moreter on," Jin Suanpan said confidently with a smile.


    "Should be?" Yang Ji responded with a skeptical look.


    "Although all the major powers are purchasing Demon Companion Herb at high prices in the Demon Stench Sea, as long as Fellow Daoist can refine the Temptating Demon Pill and provide enough bargaining chips, I''m sure you can have your share of the spoils," Jin Suanpan smiled.


    "Your Jin Family is a major n with several Golden Core True Persons in residence. I imagine you''ve acquired quite a lot of Demon Companion Herb. Why don''t you..." Yang Ji gave him a knowing nce.


    "Fellow Daoist, hold on! The family is the family, and I am myself. I''d rather not involve the family in everything. If they were involved, there would be more trouble and constraints," Jin Suanpan said quite seriously.


    "That..." Yang Ji looked at him and nodded before asking, "Can Demon Companion Herb be bought with Spirit Stones? Must it be the Temptating Demon Pill?"


    "Spirit Stones can buy some Demon Companion Herb under sixty years of age, but for older ones, Medication Pills are required for cultivation. Of course, Temptating Demon Pills are also possible since those Demon Hunters are not fools. What else are they risking their lives for if not some cultivation resources?"


    Jin Suanpan said with a slight smile.


    "How should the Demon Companion Herb be matched with the Demon Core to refine a Demon Essence Pill that is better than the Spirit Origin Pill?" Yang Ji asked.


    "The Spirit Origin Pill is a mid-grade Spirit Pill, usually requiring Demon Companion Herb of over a hundred years old matched with a level seven Demon Core. Only then can the refined Demon Essence Pill exceed the medicinal effects of the Spirit Origin Pill," Jin Suanpan answered.


    "Then, what are the ages of the three herb stalks you have?" Yang Ji asked.


    "One is sixty years old, and two are one hundred and twelve years old. Thetter two are from the same nest, so their ages are close," Jin Suanpan replied.


    "Give me the two hundred-year stalks, and refine the sixty-year-old one into the Temptating Demon Pill. You can take it to exchange with other cultivators for Demon Companion Herb, then bring it back to me. Continue this cycle of herb for pill, then exchange it out again," Yang Ji stated.


    "Fellow Daoist, hold on, let''s sort this out; something seems off here. It seems like I''m not profiting from this at all, but rather ending up as a runner. This business deal of yours is even more outrageous than mine. You couldn''t be learning this from Uncle Fu, could you?" Jin Suanpan was taken aback.


    "Then what do you want? To run errands for me, a Peak Alchemy Master, isn''t it an honor?" Yang Ji, mimicking Huo Yuan''s tone, said with a proud expression.


    "Fellow Daoist, you''re clearly exploiting me," Jin Suanpan couldn''t help but bitterly smile.


    "Sixty-year-old Demon Companion Herbs can be bought with Spirit Stones. Once I''ve refined it into the Temptating Demon Pill, I can take it and exchange it with other cultivators for high-grade Demon Companion Herb. Why go through the trouble of dealing with you?" Yang Ji retorted.


    "Fellow Daoist, you don''t really think it''s that simple, do you? The powers in the Demon Stench Sea are intricately entwined. Independent cultivators always move in groups, relying on either the three big Sects or some major ns and powers.


    For an independent Alchemist like yourself, without any background, they might imprison you for Alchemy once they find out, and you still think about trading pills for Demon Companion Herb? Forget it."


    "I''m not like you. I have the backing of the Jin Family and am a disciple of the Cann Sect with wide connections. I have some influence among independents, and the various factions will at least show some face. Besides, I know a number of Sect disciples.


    If I go to trade, it will surely be more convenient than if you were to do it, right?" Jin Suanpan chuckled, his eyes cleverly shifting as the words [Intimidation], [Smugness], [Leverage] appeared above his head.


    Intimidating me? Yang Ji scoffed internally, maintaining a calm smile, "Since you do have some uses, we will divide the trade gains with a nine-to-one split. You''ll earn one-tenth just for running some errands, which other people would be quite willing to do."


    Hearing such words, Jin Suanpan couldn''t help but twitch at the corner of his eyes and said, "Thirty-seven! I take seven, you take three."


    "Fine, then it''s thirty-seven, you take three and I take seven. If you''re not willing, then let''s part ways here." As Yang Ji spoke, he prepared to rise.


    "Hey, hey, hey, Fellow Daoist, don''t be hasty!" Seeing Yang Ji''s resolve, Jin Suanpan grew a bit anxious.


    Thinking you can cheat me? You''re far from Jin Dafu, Yang Ji thought with a silent chuckle.


    "How about it, thirty-seven alright?" Yang Ji asked calmly.


    "Well, alright then." Jin Suanpan reluctantly nodded, a glint of perhaps some cunning n flickering in his eyes.


    "Rx, with me, you''ll have plenty to earn!" Yang Ji reassured him, adopting an elder brother persona while patting his shoulder with augh.


    If this trade really worked out, having someone run errands for him would be the best oue, and he preferred not to involve himself in any hassle.

 Chapter 34: Chapter 34: The Demon Essence Pill is Ready, The Sea of Demonic Stench

    "Since we''vee to an agreement, these Demon Companion Herbs..." Yang Ji gave Jin Suanpan a smile.


    "Brother Dao, here you go!" Jin Suanpan curled his lips but still handed over three stems of Demon Companion Herb, plus a recipe for the Temptating Demon Pill, "Since it''s a thirty-seventy split, I won''t buy the Spiritual Medicine needed to concoct the Temptating Demon Pill. You''ll have to refine it and give it to me."


    "Sure!" Yang Ji readily agreed and took the Demon Companion Herb and pill recipe.


    The Demon Companion Herb didn''t look much different from other aquatic nts, but instead of green, it was a transparent shade of water blue. The older it was, the richer the blue became, and the more intense the blue radiance it emitted from its surface.


    This Demon Companion Herb exuded a special fishy scent. At first, it was quite faint, but as one continued to smell it, the scent became increasingly stronger, as if one were standing in a festering fish market, which was quite ufortable.


    "The scent of this Demon Companion Herb is quite unique!" After ncing at the herb and confirming it was in fact the Demon Companion Herb, Yang Ji couldn''t help but frown.


    "Heh, if you dislike it, then return it. This is something Demonic Beasts enjoy; it''s naturally different from what humans like. Demonic Beasts simply adore this scent, as if they feel like they''re ascending to immortality when they smell it every day," Jin Suanpan said with augh.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji nodded and epted the Spiritual Medicine.


    "The Demon Stench Sea Area is quite far from the Thousand-Inds Sea Area. It would be troublesome to go back and forth alone. Let''s go there together tomorrow. Today, we''ll purchase the items we need and get prepared," said Jin Suanpan.


    "Alright." Yang Ji nodded in agreement. He also needed to purchase some Spiritual Medicine for concocting the Demon Essence Pill and the Temptating Demon Pill.


    After agreeing on a departure time, they left the tavern and went to various shops to buy what they needed.


    Although the Demon Companion Herb needed to concoct the Demon Essence Pill was rare and valuable, the other auxiliary medicines, including the Demon Core, were quite easy to acquire.


    Simrly, the auxiliary medicines needed for the Temptating Demon Pill were also easy to purchase.


    Yang Ji had many Spirit Stones on him and bought fifty batches of each ingredient in one go.


    After all the purchases were in order, he rented a quiet cultivation room in the city to prepare for concocting the Demon Essence Pill.


    As night fell, his Pill Furnace had also warmed up ordingly.


    Yang Ji threw an eight-level Demon Core into the Pill Furnace. The Earth Spirit Firepped around it with tongues of me, promptly enveloping it.


    Soon, the Demon Core began to melt, turning into a viscous liquid that slowly spread out.


    It was at this moment that a semi-transparent and ferocious Demonic Beast appeared within the Demon Core. It resembled a carp, its body covered in brown scales, with its dorsal fin filled with long, nting spikes sharp as spears, and its bulging fish eyes exuding a vicious air.


    This was the Demon Fierce Carp, a Level Eight Demon Beast.


    This semi-transparent Demon Fierce Carp was actually the residual demonic soul inside the Demon Core. If not removed, a Cultivator with low cultivation who consumed it would be eroded by the demonic qi, leading to madness at best and death at worst.


    To eliminate this demonic soul, the Demon Companion Herb was required.


    Without hesitation, as soon as the demonic soul revealed itself, Yang Ji immediately took out a hundred-year-old Demon Companion Herb.


    The Earth Spirit Fire split in two, one part melting the Demon Core, the other part melting the Demon Companion Herb so its herbal essence would drop by drop merge with the melting Demon Core, dissolving the demonic qi.


    Following the steps of the pill recipe andbining his own alchemy experience, Yang Ji methodically and unhurriedly proceeded with the process.


    Once the Demon Core and Demon Companion Herb hadpletely melted and fused together,


    he then stretched out his Divine Sense to feel for any traces of demonic qi. Finding none, it was apparent that the Demon Companion Herb had neutralized it all.


    At this step, a smile finally emerged on Yang Ji''s face.


    The Demon Essence Pill was more than halfway done and was, in fact, the most important half.


    Yang Ji then continued to take out several auxiliary medicines to melt. His operations flowed smoothly, and soon all the Spiritual Medicine had been fully melted.


    Afterpleting steps like fusing the pills, dividing them, turning them, and nurturing them, two hours had passed.


    When Yang Ji pped the Pill Furnace, a rich Pill Fragrance surged out. He waved his sleeve swiftly to disperse it and, without waiting, reached into the furnace to grab ten blue-colored pills.


    After feeling the immense Spiritual Energy contained within the medicine pills, Yang Ji''s expression brightened.


    He immediately sat down cross-legged, took one pill, and as the medicine''s power surged, he activated his cultivation technique to refine it.


    After refining the first strand of pure spiritual energy through his spiritual root, he knew that the Demon Essence Pill, made from a Level Eight Demon Core and a hundred years'' worth of Demon Companion Herb, could provide him with about 20 cultivation points per day.


    In other words, as long as he could continuously consume medicine pills of this quality for the remaining four years, he would definitely reach the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining by the time the three major sects recruited External Affairs Disciples, or perhaps even go further.


    At that moment, Yang Ji finally let out a long sigh of relief, and a strong me of hope kindled in his heart.


    If a Level Eight Demon Corebined with a hundred-year Demon Companion Herb could have such an effect, what about the pills refined from Level Ten Demon Cores, Demon General Level Cores, or even Demon Marshal Level Cores, paired with even older Demon Companion Herbs? How much more rapidly could they improve one''s cultivation speed?


    He felt a surge of excitement within him, almost seeing before him a smooth journey post-Foundation Establishment and Golden Core.


    Yang Ji was truly radiant, his face beaming with high spirits.


    He got up, allowing the spiritual power vortex to refine the medicine pills on its own, as he prepared to craft the Temptating Demon Pill.


    Time passed quickly during alchemy.


    By dawn, Yang Ji had already finished refining the pills early, and he stepped out just as the first rays of sunlight fell on Cann City.


    Cann Ind, the port.


    Yang Ji had only just arrived when Jin Suanpan flew over to him.


    "Brother Dao, you look exceptionally well today," Jin Suanpan came over with a smile.


    "The medicine pills are refined, so naturally I''m in a good mood," Yang Ji said with a slight smile, handing over the Tempting Demon Pill, "Can these Tempting Demon Pills, refined from sixty-year Demon Companion Herbs, be exchanged for hundred-year Demon Companion Herbs?"


    Jin Suanpan took the medicine pill, examined it briefly, and was astounded, "Can they be exchanged? Of course, they can, and far more! Brother Dao, the purity of your refined medicine pills is nearly wless; this quality is considered premium among its kind. Your alchemy skills have nearly reached that of an Alchemy Master, right? Haha, we''ve struck it rich, struck it rich!"


    Jin Suanpanughed heartily, looking at Yang Ji with fiery enthusiasm as he patted his chest,


    "The Tempting Demon Pill is extremely useful in the Stench Sea, this kind of medicine pill is attractive even to Level Ten Demon Beasts, it will definitely be exchangeable for high-grade Demon Companion Herbs."


    "If so, then that''s the best," Yang Ji said, feeling pleased upon hearing this; after all, it concerned his grand cultivation ns.


    "How many hundred-year Demon Companion Herbs can I exchange for ten Tempting Demon Pills?" he asked.


    "Usually, five Tempting Demon Pills refined from sixty-year Demon Companion Herbs can be exchanged for one hundred-year herb, but if the pills are made with hundred-year herbs, nearly two can be exchanged for one," Jin Suanpan exined.


    Yang Ji nodded and said, "In that case, I''ll use one hundred-year Demon Companion Herb to refine Tempting Demon Pills, increasing my bartering power. I''ll exchange one for five; it''ll be easier after that."


    "That''s the best way," Jin Suanpan chuckled.


    "Let''s go, we''ll take a ship to the Stench Sea, it might take about a month," Jin Suanpan said.


    "A month''s journey? The Teleportation Grand Hall is right beside us," Yang Ji pointed out, puzzled.


    "Teleportation? The Stench Sea is different from the Thousand-Inds Sea Area. There, beast tides erupt often, and if it''s a terrifying beast tide initiated by a Demon Emperor, it would not only affect the Thousand-Inds Sea Area but have a wide-ranging impact."


    "That''s why there are no cities built in that area, let alone teleportation arrays. Maybe you build one today and by tomorrow a beast tide washes away everything. The cost of continual repairs would be enormous."


    "Don''t think that all demonic beasts swim in the water; some amphibious demonic beasts are invincible in the sea and equally dominant onnd, capable of destroying cities and pushing inds, incredibly powerful."


    "Once you reach the Stench Sea, the sky is your nket and the earth is your bed. Find a cave on an islet that suits your fancy, and it''s home,"


    Jin Suanpan said with a smile.


    "I see!" Yang Ji nodded in understanding.


    After waiting for a while, the two of them boarded a ship bound for the Stench Sea, and the month passed quickly amidst cultivation.


    One day, Yang Ji suddenly detected a stench unlike that of the Thousand-Inds Sea Area as he breathed.


    He slowly stood up and looked out from the deck, and there before him was an unfamiliar sea area; the water was no longer deep blue but green. A stretch of green as far as the eye could see.


    "Is this the Stench Sea?" Yang Ji''s gaze swept lightly across the sea ahead.


    "Wee to the Stench Sea," Jin Suanpan smiled at Yang Ji.

 Chapter 35: Chapter 35 The Seven Gangs and Eighteen Assemblies, Uninvited Guest

    "The Sea of Monster Fragrance has no mortals, and anyone who appears here is a cultivator."


    "In these waters, never fly too close to the sea surface, for some powerful demonic beasts could open their mouths to suck you in, pulling you down from the skies, and with a crunch, you would be left without a whole corpse."


    "Some demonic beasts can leap a hundred meters in a single bound, capable of dragging down cultivators even as they shuttle through the clouds, bringing disaster from the skies."


    "Actually, the inds aren''t much safer¡ªyou must always stay vignt, as some powerful demonic beasts like to sneak onto the inds to hunt human cultivators. If you''re unlucky enough to be cornered in a cave, it''s a dead end."


    "The most terrifying thing is when a Demon King ughters on an ind. Some fierce creatures specifically target inds popted with cultivators. Once it happens, it results in a massacre. Unless there is a Nascent Soul True Monarch present, you should never gather inrge numbers on an ind."


    "But if you don''t stick together, the risk increases, which is really troublesome."


    Jin Suanpan said with a wry smile, "Most cultivators who adventure in the Sea of Monster Fragrance have some issues with their mental state. For the sake of resources, they live in constant fear, unable to sleep peacefully."


    "Is the Sea of Monster Fragrance so dangerous?" Upon hearing this, Yang Ji couldn''t help but think of his Golden Finger.


    He then said, "If I could offer them an ind where they can sleep peacefully without fearing the attack of demonic beasts, would they be willing to spend Demon Companion Herbs for such an opportunity?"


    "There are indeed such ces¡ªthey are inds under the protection of Cann Sect, Nanyuan Sect, and Changqing Sect. Each of these inds has a Nascent Soul True Monarch residing there, greatly ensuring the safety of everyone."


    "But the condition is that you have to give a Demon Companion Herb to enter the ind. Some cultivators, for the sake of safety, have toply, and the three major sects have made a fortune from it."


    "Only the three major sects have the capability to do such a thing, since they have enough Nascent Soul True Monarchs to take turns. Other powers and families with only one elderly ancestor would not dare to take such a risk," Jin Suanpan said.


    Yang Ji thought to himself, "In that case, if I could use the ability of Golden Finger to seek fortune and avoid disaster to provide a safe ind, couldn''t I take a slice of the pie?"


    But he knew that now was not the time, first because his strength was too low, and second because he had no backing. Possession implied guilt.


    "Where do we go now?" Yang Ji asked,ing back to his senses.


    "You just find an ind to settle on around the edge of this region; the periphery is rtively safer. You will be responsible for alchemy, and I will take care of finding other cultivators to trade with."


    "Also, take this jade talisman. With it, I can sense your position within a certain range."


    As he spoke, Jin Suanpan handed over a palm-sized jade talisman.


    Yang Ji took it and nodded his head.


    "Then I am off!" With a smile, Jin Suanpan soared into the sky, turning into a streak of light and entered the clouds above, flying towards the depths of the Sea of Monster Fragrance.


    After Yang Ji withdrew his gaze, he also left therge ship and flew towards the front.


    After flying about ten or so li, he saw some inds and reefs scattered across the sea surface.


    Like the Spratly Inds, some of these were very small, not even a mile in length, with reefs rising less than ten meters above the sea surface. Waves surged over them; they were just good enough tond on but not suitable for habitation.


    Others were slightlyrger, stretching for dozens of li, with reefs rising ten meters above the sea surface and were habitable.


    Unfortunately, they were defenseless on all sides and battered by strong sea winds, which made the living conditions poor.


    Yet on such inds and reefs, Yang Ji still saw other cultivatorsing and going.


    He flew another ten or so li, and the inds and reefs grew increasingly numerous, eventually revealing the presence of a small ind, with mountains across it and lush forests, indicating better feng shui and suitability for living.


    Yang Ji looked for a while, then immediately flew down to the appealing small ind, hoping to find a cave to settle in.


    But as soon as hended, a Divine Rainbow flew towards him, clearly noticing his descent.


    The neer was a middle-aged cultivator at the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining, with a square face and ordinary appearance. He immediately asked, "Fellow Daoist, are you here to take a rest or to reside?"


    Yang Ji''s eyes shifted subtly as he inquired, "What''s the difference?"


    "If you''re just resting, you can''t stay for more than three days, and the fee is 500 Spirit Stones. For residency, it''s cheaper, 30,000 Spirit Stones a year," the middle-aged cultivator exined.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji''s brows furrowed slightly, as he finally understood why there were cultivators living on some small inds¡ªit turned out that these desirable inds had people charging protection fees.


    Seeing Yang Ji''s reluctant expression, the middle-aged cultivator''s face grew stern, and he said, "This is the territory of the Wind Cliff Assembly. If you want to live here, you must follow our rules. After all, the more people there are, the higher the risk of attracting demonic beasts. By living here, you''re under our protection."


    "Farewell!" The moment Yang Ji finished speaking, he soared into the sky. He had quite a few Spirit Stones on him, but he couldn''t stand this mild but coercive feeling.


    Demonic Beasts? With the Golden Finger, he feared no attack from Demonic Beasts.


    He flew for over a dozen more miles.


    Every ind he came across, he touched down, only to face the same situation as before¡ªall the good inds had been imed.


    One was the most outrageous, where barely after hended for mere thirty breaths, he was forcefully charged thirty Spirit Stones¡ªpractically extortion.


    If the person demanding hadn''t been a Foundation Establishment expert, he really wanted to draw his sword and strike him down.


    Yang Ji was now standing above the vast sea, feeling rather depressed and indignant, he murmured, "Seven Gangs and Eighteen Assemblies? A group that doesn''t even have ate-stage Golden Core among them, I''ll take you all down eventually and make you search for Demon Companion Herb for me!"


    Frowning, he flew away.


    Because, for now, he was not someone they could afford to provoke.


    Having wandered around, in the end, he settled on a small ind reef.


    The reef was not more than a mile long, but thankfully the rocks rising above the sea were more than twenty zhang high, standing tall like a huge stone column in the sea, withstanding the winds and waves with proud defiance.


    Yang Ji flew over and, with several ngs of his sword, carved out a cave on the side near the top that could house three people.


    With stone walls as the barrier, and the stone ceiling as an awning, including a movablerge stone door, he had settled in the foul demonic sea area.


    Alone atop a single stone pir, he was the Ind Master.


    Now that his residence was sorted, Yang Ji wandered around idly.


    As his gaze swept over, various information about the seafloor began to surface, and after checking around, he found it was safe.


    Come nightfall, Jin Suanpan arrived holding a Jade Talisman, and upon seeing his residence, he couldn''t help but chuckle silently, then carved out another stone room on the opposite side.


    Inside the stone cave, right now Yang Ji was looking at the three hundred-year-old Demon Companion Herbs that Jin Suanpan had brought back, and the day''s frustration finally vanished.


    "Having Jin Suanpan run around outside is not too bad," Yang Ji thought to himself, then began Alchemy.


    Two of the Demon Companion Herbs were refined into Temptating Demon Pills, and one was turned into a Demon Essence Pill.


    He practiced cultivation at night, and by day, he handed over the Temptating Demon Pills to Jin Suanpan, who then cheerfully flew out again.


    Days like these repeated in cycles, and in the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.


    The Demon Companion Herbs brought back by Jin Suanpan grew increasingly plentiful, yet he was always thinking of "skimming the top," "utter delight," "striking it rich," "truly my little lucky star."


    Yang Ji knew this guy must be hiding quite a lot on the side every time he brought back some herbs.


    Nevertheless, he turned a blind eye, since the returned herbs already satisfied his cultivation needs, and he was happy to let these days continue.


    If he went to look for Demon Companion Herbs himself, it would inevitably waste some unnecessary time.


    At this point, he was concentrating on breaking through the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining. It was a critical few years where no mishaps could ur.


    He was quite enjoying these leisurely days, practicing cultivation on one hand and reflecting on the Sword Dao on the other¡ªit was quitefortable.


    It was until a yearter, on a day when the sun shone high, that this ind pir weed an unexpected guest.


    "Does the Alchemist behind Jin Suanpan live here?" In the sky, a young man of extraordinary spirit and handsome face pointed at the pir, speaking with surprise.


    "Yes, young master, you are not mistaken, Jin Suanpan also resides here," said an elder standing by the young man, with profound brows and eyes, spiritual energy buoyant beneath his feet creating an aura of his own¡ªit was a Foundation Establishment expert.


    "I''ve heard he''s quite skilled in Alchemy. I would like to have a match with him," the young man nced at the Temptating Demon Pill in his hand and said with a proud smile.


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 Chapter 36: Chapter 36: The Art of Great Divine Power, Humanoid Weapon

    "Let''s go, downwards!"


    The youth cast a sideways nce and uttered a sentence, and the middle-aged cultivator descended with him,nding on a stone pir.


    From afar, Yang Ji had already seen information indicating the approach of two people. Furrowing his brows in observation, upon noticing the two directly descending, he too pushed open the stone door, took several steps through the air, and flew up to join them on the stone pir.


    "Fellow Daoist, have youe here with a matter to discuss?" Seeing the young man''s haughty demeanor and his remarkable eyebrows, and sensing the powerful aura from the middle-agedpanion, Yang Ji also asked without changing his expression.


    "Have heard that you are quite impressive at alchemy?" The young man asked, hands behind his back and looking down from his higher position, a deep gaze revealing the thoughts above his head, "This brat is even younger than me?" and "Unpleasant."


    Yang Ji''s eyebrows raised slightly, but his expression remained unchanged as he said, "I know a little, it''s not anything impressive."


    "Oh? Know a little, I too know a little, and my favorite thing in life is to exchange knowledge of the alchemy path with others. How about we have a match to see what you''re made of?" The young man said with a proud smile.


    To see what I''m made of? Such a direct provocation also elicited a sneer from Yang Ji.


    Like a chicken fighting against a rock, ignorant of his own mortality.


    If it weren''t for my insufficient strength, today I would refine Medicine Pills with one hand and smash them on your face to show you what I''m made of.


    But now, he dared not to show off in such a way.


    "I have a Beast me, and I''m also curious about your me!" The young man spread his palm open, and immediately a bright yellow me burst forth from it.


    A nce from Yang Ji, and he was taken aback¡ª"zing Beast Fire."


    Could it be zing Beast Fire?


    Seeing Yang Ji''s surprised expression, a smug look appeared on the young man''s face. As an alchemist, possessing a good me indeed gave one the capital to show off. He then spoke,


    "This me was taken from a Level Ten zing Sun Beast, not much inferior to the Kirin Divine Fire."


    A Level Ten zing Sun Beast, what a coincidence? Yang Ji was internally surprised.


    At that moment, a person flew over from the sky, it was Jin Suanpan, whose voice reached them from afar, "Senior brother Chang, what wind has blown you here?"


    "Jin Suanpan, you''re back? I''vee to exchange a few pointers on the art of alchemy with your friend here," said the young man, ncing briefly towards the sky.


    "Exchange pointers on the art of alchemy?" Jin Suanpan''s eyes shed as he swiftlynded on the stone pir, hurriedlyughing,


    "My friend''s alchemy skills are mediocre, how can hepare with senior brother Chang? At such a young age, you already are an Alchemy Master. In the entire Thousand-Inds Sea Area, those with such achievements at this age are none other than the Alchemy Grandmasters of the three major Sects and senior brother Chang."


    "My friend is far inferior to senior brother. There''s simply no need topare, his alchemy is quite crude, and disying it would only tarnish the sanctity of the alchemical path and offend senior brother''s eyes."


    Jin Suanpanughed heh-heh, blocking half of Yang Ji''s body intentionally or unintentionally.


    Hearing Jin Suanpan''s words, Yang Ji fell into deep thought, Senior brother Chang? Chang surname? Also a disciple of Cann Sect?


    Thereupon, he looked up at the young man and said with cupped hands, "To think that fellow Daoist has be an Alchemy Master at such a young age, truly admirable. I am inferior. May I ask for your esteemed name, so that I, too, can bask in your glory?"


    Hearing Yang Ji''s words, the young man proudly smiled and said, "Chang Yuan!"


    Chang Yuan!


    It is indeed Chang Yuan!


    How could it be such a coincidence, possessing zing Beast Fire and having the Chang surname, indeed it is that so-called "Chang Lin''s" nephew.


    That old wretch Chang Lin snatched my opportunity, and now his nephewes looking for trouble with me.


    This family, are they in conflict with me?


    All I want is to cultivate in peace, and they won''t even allow me that?


    A bit of anger was festering in Yang Ji''s heart.


    "Fellow Daoist, please disy your fire," Chang Yuan said, looking directly with a calm voice.


    "Alright, I''ll y along with you and see what you''re made of," Yang Ji thought with an inward coldugh, opening his hand to also reveal his Earth Spirit Fire.


    However, at that moment, he had concealed eighty percent of the spiritual energy of the Earth Spirit Fire, making it look just like regr Earth Fire that no one could see through.


    "I only have one Earth Fire, which is far inferior to your zing Beast Fire," Yang Ji looked enviously at his own me and said.


    "Since yours is merely Earth Fire, I won''t take advantage of you. I''ll provide the Spiritual Medicine, and if you can produce four Medicine Pills of medium quality, you''ll be considered the winner, even though I will produce eight Medicine Pills of superior quality," Chang Yuan said proudly, then from his Storage Bag, he took out two sets of ingredients for the Refining of Spiritual Origin Pill.


    So that''s why he''s so confident, he''s relying on the fact that my Earth Fire can only melt part of the potency of the medicine.


    Yang Ji''s eyebrow raised as he took the medicine ingredients. Without hesitation, he reached into his Storage Bag and pulled out his Pill Furnace.


    Seeing Yang Ji make the first move, Chang Yuan smiled slightly, in no rush as he took out his own Pill Furnace. He vigorously activated his Beast me and began to warm the furnace.


    During the alchemy process, both of them were secretly observing each other''s techniques.


    Observing Yang Ji''s serious and nervous appearance, and the asional minor mistakes in the details,


    Chang Yuan''s mood inexplicably lightened, and as he looked at Yang Ji, his gaze softened, turning from [provocation] to [contempt].


    "This alchemy skill is nothing special after all. However, his Tempting Demon Pill had an exceptional quality. I will have to wait and see how he refines it," Chang Yuan thought to himself.


    He had an almost abnormal pride in the path of alchemy, considering himself the number one alchemy talent. Yet he was also extremely insecure, always wanting to prove he was the best. Therefore, whenever he came across another Alchemist, he wished to spar with them.


    Finding others inferior to himself made him rx and take a long,forting breath.


    Reassuring himself with unfounded confidence, indeed, on the path of alchemy, he was the strongest.


    Yang Ji, of course, saw through his mindset. Right now, he was pretending, ying along to indulge Chang Yuan''s twisted psychology, letting him lose himself in his own world before striking him hardter on.


    Yang Ji carried out each step of his alchemy with extreme care, asionally making mistakes out of nervousness.


    Chang Yuan, watching this, found it ever more gratifying.


    His operation revealed a lot more alchemy skill than Yang Ji had shown, each step was properly done. Although it wasn''t quite the style of a Grandmaster, it indeed touched the threshold of a Grandmaster.


    Melting, merging, separating pills, turning pills, and nurturing them, he went through a series of actions and only with great effort did a fine sweat form on his forehead, as he barely managed to produce eight Medicine Pills.


    Meanwhile, Yang Ji, dripping with sweat, spent nearly half a day just on the merging process; as the day approached dusk, he finally managed to control four pills.


    A true Peak Alchemy Master can control the pills with ease, while a false Alchemy Master still strives for eight Medicine Pills.


    Now, with Yang Ji controlling four medium-quality pills, he pretended to breathe a sigh of relief, and a slight smile appeared on his face.


    This round seemed to be his win.


    Seeing him produce four Medicine Pills, Chang Yuan was not angry. Instead, a sense of pride emerged within him: "Although this person has the standard of a Peak Alchemy Master, he''s far behind me. To take half a day to merge the medicines, enough time for me to produce eight furnaces. It seems his Tempting Demon Pill was also slowly ground out over a long time; it''s nothing special."


    "Brother Chang, it seems my friend has won?" Jin Suanpan nced at the two Pill Furnaces and said with a slight smile.


    "Yes, your friend has won. There are rewards for winning; choose one of these three items," Chang Yuan said with a calm smile. With a flick of his Storage Bag, he took out three items and disyed them in front of Yang Ji.


    A reward?


    He''s really putting on airs.


    However, Yang Ji still looked over, and the three items were a Supreme Pill Furnace, a Superior Artifact, and a piece of rotten wood the size of a middle finger.


    "Brother, take his Supreme Pill Furnace. Don''t pass up such a bargain," Jin Suanpan said with eyes brightened, transmitting his voice to him.


    But at that moment, Yang Ji acted as if he hadn''t heard him, stepped forward, and directly picked up the piece of rotten wood.


    "The kid knows what he''s doing, picking the worst item," Chang Yuan secretly thought.


    I know what you''re thinking my ass, what you''ve brought out is a Great Divine Power technique! Right now, Yang Ji''s body was trembling because the rotten wood revealed [Great Divine Power Technique Volume 1, Humanoid Weapon!]


    He epted the piece of rotten wood and eagerly asked with a smile, "This piece of rotten wood seems like a treasure. Do you have any more with you, friend?"


    "Since it''s a treasure, there obviously aren''t many. I don''t have any more of them," Chang Yuan responded with a feigned loftyugh, then nced sideways to the middle-aged Cultivator and transmitted, "By the way, where did you get this piece of rotten wood? I forgot to ask you before."


    "This piece of rotten wood? That loose Cultivator said it washed up from the sea, and when he found it, Spiritual Light shot up to the heavens. It surely must have washed out from a hidden Immortal''s Cave Mansion in the depths of the sea. I saw that it was somewhat special and spent a Demon Essence Pill to purchase it.


    I''ve researched it as well, but found nothing extraordinary; it''s just like a solid piece of hardwood. That loose Cultivator must have exaggerated," the middle-aged Cultivator said.


    "A loose Cultivator, of course, it must be so," Chang Yuan said with augh, apparently unconcerned.


    Then, giving Yang Ji a nce, he flew up into the sky with a victorious smile, leaving the stone pir with the middle-aged Cultivator.

 Chapter 37: Chapter 37 Body Refinement Cultivation Technique, Art of Mind Refinement

    Upon seeing the two depart, Yang Ji''s expression slightly condensed, aware that his dwelling had been exposed. He spoke to Jin Suanpan and then left the ind pir.


    After flying for several dozen li, he found a new ind pir and carved out a stone house to live in.


    It was already deep into the night, but Yang Ji still had not slept; in fact, his spirit seemed even more invigorated.


    Inside the stone house, he was currently urging on the Earth Spirit Fire, burning a piece of rotten hardwood.


    The hardwood''s superficial scraps continuously turned to flying ash and dissipated in the Spiritual Fire. As time passed, the rotten wooden surface was finallypletely burned away, revealing the jade interior of the Jade Slip.


    With a trace of excitement, Yang Ji immediately extended his Divine Sense into it, acquiring the mysteries of the Great Divine Abilities "Humanoid Weapon".


    The entire interior of the Jade Slip was like a space filled with spiritual energy, extremely dreamlike, filled with numerous Golden Tadpole Runes. Each rune was permeated with a special Dao charm, without a fixed shape, in a state of disorder.


    After looking for a while, Yang Ji understood why Great Divine Abilities must be conveyed in such special ways and could not be expressed in written words.


    Because Great Divine Abilities involve the Dao, ever-changing, they can only be intuitively grasped, not taught verbally or through demonstration, as all creation depends on the individual.


    Yang Ji realized that these Golden Tadpole Runes emanating Dao charm must contain the mysteries of "Humanoid Weapon".


    At first nce, he found it profoundly abstruse, like reading a celestial tome.


    It''s no wonder that people say it''s difficult toprehend Great Divine Powers, indeed there is reason in this.


    His thoughts briefly wandering, Yang Ji quickly returned to his senses, his Divine Sense touching the Golden Tadpole Runes and beginning toprehend their mysteries.


    After three hours had passed, the Golden Tadpole Runes kept twisting disorderly, changing endlessly.


    For a moment, he had no clue, no understanding of any feeling or mystery they might express.


    Yet, he was not discouraged, nor was he anxious.


    Under the guidance of the Golden Finger, he continued to try and err.


    Thus, he pondered for three days straight.


    After three consecutive days of contemtion, he finally touched some profundities and realized that this was actually a method of bodily cultivation rted to Great Divine Power.


    He discovered that those Golden Tadpole Runes seemed more active in his Divine Sense, like little figures slowly moving and adjusting their positions.


    This caused Yang Ji great joy; atst, there was some rity.


    As he delved deeper into his contemtion, a mysterious and majestic Dao sound began to echo in his mind.


    All the Golden Tadpole Runes also began to arrange themselves methodically in his perception, forming a brief section of scripture, like a gentle stream flowing through his heart.


    At this moment, Yang Ji wanted to seize this opportunity and write down the scriptures in order.


    He immediately activated his Cultivation Technique and condensed the moisture in the air, using swift strokes on a te, swiftly dotting and drawing, and in one go, he wrote down the scriptures.


    But before he could feel joy, he saw the lines of text rapidly fading away. Under the influence of a mysterious power, the residual water drops boiled and quickly turned into steam, disappearing without a trace.


    The faint golden light shed on the ground, and with a sizzle, amidst the rising green smoke, even the marks drawn with force from his fingertips were erased.


    [The Great Dao Scriptures are not allowed to manifest, abolished by the Dao''s power.]


    "This..." Yang Ji was surprised, "The Dao does not allow manifestations? The Dao power hidden within my pen strokes has actually connected with the forces of heaven and earth and destroyed everything."


    "All I wanted was to write down the scriptures, and even that is not allowed?"


    "The Dao is so difficult to seek, and the scriptures cannot be shared with the public; no wonder it is said that obtaining the Dao is difficult, truly difficult."


    "How can those of mediocre talent ever obtain the Dao?"


    "The Dao being elusive, the Cultivation Technique and Great Divine Abilities serve as the bridge to ''Dao'', but often even those with Dao Techniques in hand cannot step onto the bridge of Dao, unable to obtain the Dao and be immortals."


    At this moment, Yang Ji gained many insights. Today, having dealt with Great Divine Abilities and touched upon the Dao, he knew that the deeper one goes in cultivation, the more difficult it bes.


    Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divinity Transformation, Void Refining, Fusion, Mahayana, Tribtion Immortal.


    There appear to be only nine major realms, but too few manage to reach the Realm of Void Refining,prehend the Dao, and transcend tribtions to reach immortality; the difficulties and dangers along the way are too numerous.


    Throughout the vast Thousand-Inds Sea Area, those who have undergone Divinity Transformation are the strongest, and those who peek into the Dao through Void Refining are simply beyond reach.


    For the Realm of Void Refining is not attainable through mere asceticism; it requires a preliminary understanding of the mysteries of the Great Dao.


    Whereas the Dao contained inside "Humanoid Weapon" is just the barest fraction of the Great Dao, not even one ten-thousandth, one hundred-thousandth, or even one millionth.


    At this moment, Yang Ji felt a sense of awe towards the path of cultivation, yet a streak of unyielding determination was also born within him.


    He no longer forced himself to write, but instead delved deeper into contemtion.


    Three days passed in this manner.


    On the sixth day of contemtion, Yang Ji''s mind became suddenly clear and transparent. The Golden Tadpole Runes inside the Jade Slip seemed toe to life, turning into streams of golden light that rushed into his sea of consciousness, imprinting themselves deep within his soul.


    Then, with but a thought, those Golden Tadpole Runes instantly surged towards his limbs, trunk, as well as the internal organs, blood, flesh, and bones.


    Every inch of his body, inside and out, including his soul, was covered with Golden Tadpole Runes.


    The runes emitted a faint golden glow, connecting mysterious forces as if invisible lightning had struck.


    His entire body, under the tempering of these forces, crackled and popped as if struck by thunder, with blood surging like tumultuous waves. His skin and flesh trembled continuously as if sifting chaff.


    It was as if his body was being smithed, using the forces as the hammer and his body as the raw material, forging the strongest weapon.


    At this moment, Yang Ji knew that after six days of contemtion, he had finally grasped the rudiments of this Great Divine Power of body refinement.


    Using these forces as the hammer to temper the flesh, the method of this body cultivation technique was indeed rare and exceedingly fierce.


    Under the onught of these forces, Yang Ji slightly gritted his teeth, feeling as if his body were being struck by thunder, trembling violently.


    However, he could feel that as the forces hammered away, his body was growing stronger.


    Days passed one by one.


    Another night of cultivation flew by in haste.


    It was not until the sunrise glowed in the east, the sky painted in rosy hues.


    Only then did Yang Ji exhale and conclude his practice, hiding away all the Golden Runes.


    Having not slept for over twenty days, he felt not a hint of fatigue but was instead brimming with vitality, his spirit extremely refreshed.


    Upon examining himself with his Divine Sense, he discovered a faint luster on the surface of his blood, and his bones also emitted a pale white glow.


    Clenching his fist, a surge of power streaked across his body, causing his joints to crackle.


    Throwing a punch, it was like a shooting star chasing the moon. With a "bang," he astonishingly produced a fearsome sonic boom.


    A mere punch without employing any Dao Technique carried great momentum and force; his strength had increased by too much.


    "This Humanoid Weapon truly lives up to its reputation as a Great Divine Ability, far from ordinary. Just by tempering for a little over twenty days, my strength has increased this much."


    Yang Ji now carefully felt his physique, clearly noticing his muscles, bones, and skin had be tighter.


    The most important aspect was...


    His soul had also strengthened, and his Divine Sense had grown significantly.


    This discoverypletely shocked Yang Ji: "The Golden Tadpole Runes covering my body not only tempered the flesh but also refined the soul. Could this be not only a body cultivation technique but also a precious and rare Divine Refining Cultivation Method?"


    The value of Divine Refining Cultivation Method was immense, its importance on par with top-tier cultivation techniques.


    To be a Nascent Soul True Monarch and attain a pure Nascent Soul, one must transcend three tribtions, which are tribtions of the soul.


    Among the numerous powers of the Thousand-Inds Sea Area, only the three great Sects and some prominent families had Nascent Soul True Monarchs at their helm.


    The rarity of Nascent Soul True Monarchs was attributed to the fact that many cultivatorscked a strong enough soul to pass the soul tribtion.


    The reason why the three great Sects had several Nascent Soul True Monarchs was precisely that each Sect possessed a Divine Refining Cultivation Method close to the level of Great Divine Power.


    This Divine Refining Cultivation Method was a core of the core, inessible to the ordinary.


    In the entire Thousand-Inds Sea Area, Divine Refining Cultivation Methods were exceedingly rare, with most powerscking them. Even the inferior methods were treasured as precious gems, which underscored the preciousness and importance of Divine Refining Cultivation Methods.


    At this moment, Yang Ji was truly overjoyed. The technique he had was indeed a Great Divine Power level Divine Refining Method, surpassing even the top-tier methods of the three great Sects.


    His only regret was that he had but one volume, insufficient to attain a pure Nascent Soul.


    Yang Ji shook his head with a sense of loss.


    However, knowing the formidable strength of this Humanoid Weapon, his desire for the second volume was extremely fervent.


    Should he be fortunate enough to master it entirely, he would undoubtedly be the premier cultivator of the Thousand-Inds Sea Area.

 Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Mang Biao, Second Master of the Island

    As for the Sword Dao Afterimage, because it did not have considerable scriptures like the Humanoid Weapon, it was instead very profound and difficult for people toprehend.


    However, after contemting for nearly a year, he had made some progress and believed that results would soon be achieved.


    In this manner, he practiced alchemy, cultivation, and pondered over Divine Skills.


    A month passed in the blink of an eye.


    It was on this day that a group of uninvited guests arrived outside the ind pir.


    "Ind Master, the Alchemy Master lives in the ind pir ahead. I''ve followed Jin Suanpan and confirmed his whereabouts," one of them said.


    "To be an Alchemy Master and yet live in such a ce? It seems he truly hasn''t joined any faction. Haha, today we will capture him and take him back."


    "Congrattions to the Ind Master on capturing an Alchemy Master. This is a being capable of refining Demon Essence Pills, it looks like our ck Wind Association''s strength will increase once more."


    "Haha, if he truly is an Alchemy Master, then he deserves my personal attention. It''s not toote to offer congrattions after we''ve captured him, let''s go over there."


    A group of eight people rode the wind at a swift pace, and with a loud boom, theynded on the ind pir, causing a greatmotion.


    "Fellow Daoist,e out to meet us, don''t hide. I know you''re inside," a booming voice called out, echoing in the ear like rolling thunder and lingering for a long time.


    Yang Ji''s eardrums buzzed, and his head began to spin. He knew right away that the visitors bore ill intentions.


    What annoyed him was that after the previous visit by Chang Yuan, he had already moved to another ind pir to avoid exposure, so why were there more hostile people arriving now?


    With a slightly grim expression, Yang Ji pushed open the stone door and leapt onto the ind pir.


    He was met by a burly man, with big ears, a broad nose, a square mouth, and side whiskers. The chest hair exposed on his chest was both thick and dark, audaciously formed into a "heart" shape.


    This big man with slightly ntedrge eyes emitted a malicious gleam, clearly not a good sign.


    And yet, incredulously, this man was at the early stages of Golden Core.


    Even more infuriating was that he had Superior Spiritual Root.


    It was simply unjust.


    Yang Ji felt indignant inwardly, thinking to himself, "How can a rough brute like him have Superior Spiritual Root while someone as handsome, suave, lofty, and rare as me only possesses Lower-grade Root Bone? It''s outrageous!"


    In his envy, he shot the man a resentful nce.


    Hmm? This kid, the big man''s eyes,rge as copper bells, shifted, and he subconsciously straightened his loose robe, covering up the ''love'' shaped chest hair.


    Then he frowned slightly and angled his body, whispering to a refined-looking middle-aged man behind him, "This kid doesn''t look old at all. Are you sure he''s an Alchemy Master? Could you have made a mistake?"


    "Absolutely not. Whether he is or not, let''s capture him first and discuss itter," the middle-aged man replied through a concealed message.


    Capture him? Yang Ji frowned slightly.


    "Young man, Jin Suanpan said during our deal that your alchemy skills surpass even those of Master Chang Yuan? Since you are an Alchemy Master with such alchemy techniques, why would you choose to lurk on this solitary ind pir?


    Come with me to ck Wind Ind and enjoy the good life," the big man grinned, opening his mouth so wide it seemed as if he could swallow someone, his eyes revealing naked domineering intent.


    Jin Suanpan? This guy''s causing me trouble. What a pig-headed ally. Since when did I be an Alchemy Master?


    The medicinal pills I refined were never fully exerted, and the quality barely touched the superior grade. He actually inted my reputation with Chang Yuan, a renown Alchemy Master, to add weight to his words? They have wronglybeled me as an Alchemy Master.


    Yang Ji inwardly cursed Jin Suanpan for being thoughtless.


    And now he had attracted a Golden Core True Person, with a group of ill-intentioned Foundation Establishmentte-stagers behind him. This was indeed troublesome.


    As thoughts whirled, Yang Ji steadied himself, smiled faintly, and with a respectful gesture said, "Go to ck Wind Ind to enjoy the good life? I appreciate the senior''s kind offer. However, tomorrow I will be leaving with Jin Suanpan to return to the Jin Family. Heading to ck Wind Ind would be inconvenient now, perhaps another time."


    "Hmph! Trying to be clever in front of me, do you think I''m negotiating with you? We at the ck Wind Association don''t do things based on others'' faces, and you dare bring up the Jin Family to pressure me. The Jin Family only has three Golden Core True Persons, and we''re not afraid of them at all.


    As a Golden Core True Person myself, leading a group of Foundation Establishment to greet you, I gave you, an Alchemy Master, all due respect. If you refuse to leave, then I''ll have to personally capture you. If you get hurt, I''m not going to care," the burly man glowered and bellowed, his ferocious aura apparent.


    "Little brother,e with us. ck Wind Ind is much better than this ce," the people behind therge man chuckled sinisterly, their threat unmistakable.


    The burly man looked rugged, but his thoughts were surprisingly delicate; this was going to beplicated. Yang Ji frowned in secret, nced at therge man, and said with a cupped-hand smile, "I haven''t yet asked for senior''s esteemed name!"


    "I''m Mang Biao, Ind Master of ck Wind Ind, and leader of the ck Wind Association. You can call me Ind Master or Association Leader, as soon you''ll be one of my men anyway," Mang Biao dered, puffing his chest out proudly.


    "So, it''s Senior Mang. You don''t rest and heal your injuries on the ind, but insteade out for a stroll. Why is that?" Yang Ji replied with a faint smile.


    "Heal injuries?" Mang Biao squinted his eyes, filled with doubt, "I''m perfectly fine; what injuries would I need to heal?"


    "I observed that senior''splexion is tinged with ckness and your brows hold a murderous look. There''s a surge of malevolent energy in your pupils. I suppose you often find it hard to meditate during cultivation, frequently bing irritable, and your True Qi is often uncontroble, almost as if it''s about to react violently. Am I right?"


    Seeing that the words [Excessive consumption of low-quality Demon Essence Pills, demonic energy invasion, impure True Qi, risk of cultivation deviation] appeared above Mang Biao''s head, Yang Ji spoke with an affected air.


    "Saying that our leader''s True Qi is uncontroble, what a joke," someone in the back snickered.


    Yet upon hearing this, Mang Biao was shocked, thinking to himself, "I''ve never spoken of these symptoms to anyone, how does this youngster know? Could he also be a medicinal practitioner?"


    Yang Ji saw Mang Biao''s smile and domineering presence gradually recede, reced with a disy of [Solemnity], and knew his words had struck deep within his soul.


    Yang Ji then pressed even further, feigning profound wisdom as he spoke, "Your leader is nearly at the point of cultivation deviation, and you all can stillugh?"


    "Hmph! Stop with your rmist talk, and juste with us," someone from behind said coldly.


    Cultivation deviation? Upon hearing this, Mang Biao grimaced sharply, with [Fear] appearing above his head. He first let out a heartyugh, feigningposure, before casually saying:


    "You make it sound so interesting. I, Mang Biao, am perfectly fine, and yet you''re about to talk me into being a dead man. It''s a pity you aren''t a fortune-teller."


    While he maintained a casual front, in private he transmitted a weak message, "Little brother, how did you see it?"


    In that moment, feeling somewhat steadier, Yang Ji smiled at Mang Biao and replied through a transmitted message, "One nce was all it took!"


    "Is there still hope for me?"


    "There is! However, it''s difficult; no one besides myself can cure you," Yang Ji announced.


    Mang Biao sighed deeply, and as his eyes flickered, he transmitted back, "From the first nce, I felt a kinship with you, young brother. What do you say to forming an unbreakable bond today?"


    "An unbreakable bond?" Yang Ji was taken aback.


    Regardless of Yang Ji''s response, Mang Biao took a step forward, slung an arm around his shoulder, turned to the crowd behind and said with a smile, "This little brother and I hit it off. I like him a lot, so henceforth he will be the Second Master of ck Wind Ind. Go on, call him Second Master!"


    "..." The crowd behind went into a bemused silence, exchanging nces of confusion and wondering to themselves if the Ind Master had lost his mind.


    Mang Biao certainly saw the looks on their faces, but he had his own ns, and barked, "What? Didn''t you hear what I said? Call him Second Master this instant!"


    Though he spoke sternly on the surface, he secretly transmitted to them, "First, stabilize him; I have my ns."


    The crowd exchanged nces, then smilingly sped their hands and eximed, "Greetings to the Second Master!"


    "Mang Biao is being crafty again, thinking that bestowing me with the mere title of Second Master of the Ind, he wants me to treat him?" Yang Ji''s eyes narrowed as he mused, "Well then, I''ll just have to y along for now."


    However, at the moment, he couldn''t think of a better n, so he had to go along with it.


    Mang Biaoughed heartily, "Haha, little brother, I still don''t know your name."


    "Yang Ji!" Yang Ji replied with a salute.


    "Haha, so it''s Young Brother Yang! Come on, let''s return to ck Wind Ind," Mang Biao urged without further ado, taking hold of Yang Ji''s shoulder and flying up into the sky.


    (More exciting content toe, looking forward to your rmendations!)

 Chapter 39: Chapter 39 Treatment Method

    Mang Biao and hispanions were all quite powerful, moving through the skies at incredible speeds.


    Hovering above the clouds, the world below changed rapidly as they flew.


    Soon, they arrived a thousand miles away.


    At this moment, Mang Biao stopped mid-air, brushed aside the clouds before him, andughed heartily as he looked down, "Haha, little brother, right below us is ck Wind Ind, and from now on, this will be your home."


    Yang Ji followed his gaze and saw a picturesque ind with rolling hills, dense green forests, and the sea mirroring the mountains¡ªa truly splendid sanctuary.


    "Let''s go, we''re going down." Mang Biao, all smiles, put his arm around Yang Ji''s shoulder and they disappeared into the grand hall above the ind.


    "Bring out the wine, prepare the feast, and wee the Second Master of the Ind!" Mang Biao bellowed, his voice echoing throughout the whole grand hall.


    "Second Master of the Ind?" The cultivators inside the hall who had never seen Yang Ji whispered among themselves with curiosity and took a few nces at him before starting to bustle about, following the orders.


    By the time night fell, the ck Wind Grand Hall was full of long tables, with everyone gathered together and all sorts of spirit fruits, meats, and fine wines avable.


    There were even eight female cultivators dancing in the sky outside the grand hall to add to the festivities.


    Bathed in moonlight, they were like immortal fairies.


    Graceful and light, their skirts fluttering, tassels twirling like stars, exquisitely enchanting, and fleeting as orchids in the mist.


    The long silks swirled, their dance charming, their steps light and ethereal, truly enthralling.


    The lead dancer was exceptionally beautiful, each frown and smile stirring the heart, pure yetmanding, boneless in motion, and gracefully soft.


    After a single dance in the sky, she stepped onto the breeze and slowly flew into the grand hall, giving Yang Ji a charming smile. The white silk ribbon she danced with struck towards him, lightly covering his face.


    With one breath, Yang Ji felt a delicate fragrance strike him, rushing to his head and causing his blood to surge.


    In his dazed state, the white silk ribbon slowly retracted, and a stunningly beautiful face, smiling seductively, approached closer to him.


    Their noses were less than half an inch apart, close enough to share breaths.


    Her alluring red lips, her fair skin, those pure yet desirous eyes¡ªall were too tempting.


    Without making a detailed observation, the dancer withdrew at a touch, and with a lightugh, she turned and flew away, leaving behind a beautiful and mysterious figure that provoked endless contemtion.


    "Who is she?" Yang Ji touched the tip of his nose, still scented with her fragrance, and curiously asked.


    He then found that everyone inside the grand hall, including Mang Biao seated beside him, was staring at the just-departed figure with the same peculiar smile Ximen Qing had, each with the character "lust" practically stamped on their foreheads.


    Yang Ji looked at them disdainfully, and Mang Biao''s subsequentment also evoked in him a feeling of contempt.


    "Ahem, she is the renowned Flower Fairy from Hundred Flowers Ind, the top beauty. I spent a great sum to invite her here to perform a dance for you as a wee. Little brother, just look and enjoy, but don''t let your thoughts wander," Mang Biao said to Yang Ji with a broad grin.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji couldn''t help but cast a sidelong nce at him, as his own desires nearly shone through his eyes, and yet he was told not to let his thoughts wander.


    Although the woman was beautiful, for Yang Ji, she was merely an impediment on the path to immortality.


    Perhaps after achieving immortality and longevity, he could consider finding a few immortal fairies to amuse himself; the women in heaven probably had even better figures and softer bodies.


    As Yang Ji thought this to himself, Mang Biao suddenly threw his arm around his shoulder, raised his cup towards the people below, and shouted,


    "From now on, this gentleman beside me will be the Second Master of our ck Wind Ind. Come, salute the Second Master."


    "Eh? Have you all turned mute? My little brother here is an Alchemy Master. If you disrespect him, you might not get your hands on any Medicine Pills in the future," Mang Biao thundered, seeing the crowd''s silence.


    "Alchemy Master?" The crowd was startled, their furrowed brows rxing, their faces lighting up with surprise and joy.


    "Come on, raise your cups to the Second Master," Mang Biao urged.


    "To the Second Master!" Everyone raised their cups and shouted in unison, offering their toasts to Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji, sitting at the head of the table, couldn''t help but feel a bit annoyed; this Mang Biao really knew how to force someone''s hand, putting him on the spot.


    Did he want to be a gentle brute who could intimidate at will?


    But as everyone raised their cups, he also reluctantly lifted his and said with aposed smile, "Thank you, brothers, you''re too kind."


    "Come on, down this drink, and the Second Master will truly be one of us," Mang Biaoughed heartily and downed his cup first.


    Everyone now looked to Yang Ji with their cups raised, and he had no choice but to grimly down his drink.


    "Haha, good!" Mang Biao, seeing everyone drink, said, "Tonight, let''s drink heartily and eat our fill until we''re allpletely satisfied."


    Mang Biao chuckled twice, then in a hushed tone, turned to Yang Ji and said,


    "Little brother, ever since I heard at Jin Suanpan''s ce that your alchemy skills surpass even Chang Yuan''s, my admiration for you has been as boundless as the sea, and I couldn''t wait to meet you to rejoice over wine."


    "And today, here I am, personally bringing people to extend my invitation."


    "Ahem, I''m a simple man who grew up in gangs,cking that Immortal Qi even after taking up cultivation, and if I spoke improperly before, I hope you''ll forgive me, forgive me, eh."


    ```


    "This cup, I toast to you, my younger brother. I''ll down it, and if you''re not good with liquor, feel free to take it easy."


    Mang Biao raised a cup of liquor and gulped it down all at once.


    Yang Ji had no choice but to raise his cup and take a small sip.


    Mang Biao was extremely enthusiastic, pouring out his concerns one cup after another, until he got quite drunk in the middle of the night. He then lowered his voice and asked Yang Ji, "Younger brother, you said earlier that I''m almost at the point of ''deviating in my practice and bing possessed''? Is it really that serious?"


    "As a Golden Core True Person, you surely understand your situation better than I do. The invasion of demonic energy is difficult to reverse once it umtes; you should understand the consequences," Yang Ji said tly.


    The more indifferent his tone, the more seriously Mang Biao took his words, and he asked, "Younger brother, do you have a solution?"


    "Cultivation is a serious matter. If there''s a problem, you surely can''t sit idly by. You must have sought help already, haven''t you?" Yang Ji looked at him squarely.


    "I''ve secretly consulted with several medical and alchemy masters. They say that the True Qi in my body is too chaotic and the demonic energy too overwhelming. There are only three methods to resolve this."


    "The first method is to disperse my cultivation progress and start anew, but how could I do that? Isn''t that essentially digging my own grave?"


    "The second method is to refine the True Qi, bit by bit extracting and purifying the demonic energy. Though seemingly feasible, the cultivation technique I''ve practiced doesn''t possess this capability. I''m unable to purge the demonic energy that has nearly merged with my True Qi; I''m almost halfway to bing a demon myself."


    "The third method is to request an Alchemy Grandmaster to concoct a Transformation Demon Pill. But the ingredients for it are hard to find, and up to this day, I haven''t found them. Moreover, the Alchemy Grandmaster won''t even give me face, which makes it really difficult."


    Mang Biao looked troubled, furrowing his brows deeply. He had no choice but to look at Yang Ji pleadingly and said, "Younger brother, if you say you have a method, please help me. I''ll be forever grateful."


    "There is a method, but..." Yang Ji nced at Mang Biao, really not wanting to let him off so easily.


    Because the solution is to use the demonic energy inside him as a catalyst,bining it with the essence of the Demon Companion Herb to concoct a different type of Demon Essence Pill.


    Such a method would not only erase the demonic energy in his body but could also enhance his cultivation even further.


    The obstacle in this process was the robust True Qi within Mang Biao''s body.


    The True Qi of a Golden Core True Person is an essence obtained through countless purifications and crystallizations of Spiritual Power, each threadpressed with boundless cultivation power, and each thread capable of transforming into a vast Spirit Sea.


    If one were to refine and purify this with alchemy, thread by thread, who knows how long it would take, too time-consuming and taxing.


    Those alchemy masters must have thought of such a method, but it is simply too difficult.


    To concoct a furnace of Demon Essence Pill alone would require great effort, let alone purifying all of the True Qi in the body of a Golden Core True Person, which is as deep and vast as the ocean.


    Who would be willing to do so for someone who isn''t a close rtive?


    The alchemy masters weren''t fools. Knowing the impossibility, they didn''t suggest such a method.


    But Yang Ji was different. With the help of the Golden Finger, his alchemy skills were nearly miraculous, creating Demon Essence Pills as though they were mass-produced on an assembly line. Not only would there be no mistakes, but the process was also incredibly fast.


    However, Yang Ji wasn''t foolish enough to reveal that his alchemy had reached such a level.


    For now, he simply vaguely mentioned the general method to Mang Biao without specifying that it involved the alternative method of concocting Demon Essence Pills. The more mysterious it was, the better.


    He didn''t want Mang Biao to recover too soon, but he had to give him a glimmer of hope to ensure his own safety.


    Mang Biao, hearing that there really was a method, was overjoyed beyond measure.


    Seeing his expression, Yang Ji seized the opportunity to offer him a treatment session.


    Mang Biao, upon hearing this, eagerly dragged him into the secret chamber behind the grand hall.


    Yang Ji had him release a thread of True Qi, and then began refining an alternative type of Demon Essence Pill for the purpose of purifying his True Qi, using a variety of methods.


    A whole day passed, and Yang Ji appeared sweating profusely and pale-faced as hepleted this first treatment.


    Of course, all of this was a show for Mang Biao.


    Mang Biao, at this moment, looking at the purified strand of True Qi inside his body, was truly ecstatic.


    He immediately grabbed Yang Ji in gratitude, even personally wiping the sweat from his forehead.


    Yang Ji nced at him, without a change in expression, and brushed his palm away, saying, "The treatment of your condition requires arge amount of Demon Companion Herb."


    "The treatment of my condition requires arge amount of Demon Companion Herb?" Mang Biao echoed, surprised, then suddenly pped his forehead and said with eyes gleaming, "Right, Demon Companion Herb can eradicate demonic energy. Is that the method you just used, younger brother?"


    "You don''t have to worry about the Demon Companion Herb, elder brother will find it himself," Mang Biao patted his chest confidently.


    "This kind of treatment consumes a great deal of mental energy. We should only do it once a month. During this period, you can no longer take inferior Demon Essence Pills," Yang Ji said, looking up.


    "I understand that," Mang Biao said eagerly, nodding his head and attentively reaching up with a cloth to wipe Yang Ji''s forehead.


    "In that case, you should prepare the Demon Companion Herb. The more you can get, the better, and the older, the better," Yang Ji brushed away his hand again and added the directive with a barely noticeable flicker in his expression.


    "Certainly, certainly!" Mang Biao agreed wholeheartedly.


    Yang Ji hummed softly, pacifying Mang Biao.


    (Just one chapter today, the plot I had prepared before got overturned, and I had to sort through it again. Tomorrow will be more exciting.)


    ```

 Chapter 40: Chapter 40 Fire Element Sword Intent One

    Mang Biao did not force his way, which indeed settled Yang Ji''s mind a bit.


    By dying the treatment, he could gain quite a bit of initiative, and might even obtain some benefits.


    The wee banquetsted until sunrise, and only then did everyone reluctantly disperse, not forgetting tough and say farewell to Yang Ji as they left, trying to be familiar faces and leave a good impression.


    Yang Ji also responded with a smile, even though his body was in Cao''s camp, his heart was with Han, he would not show it, he had to save face.


    After the crowd had left, Mang Biao mentioned arranging amodations for Yang Ji and led him to a quiet room behind the main hall.


    Opening the door and windows, one could see the sea, far from the hustle and bustle of the front court, quiet andfortable, which was to Yang Ji''s liking.


    "Brother, I know you like peace and quiet, so I brought you to the back hall. Behind this is a sheer cliff, and people generally won''t disturb you. If you need anything in the future, just speak up, don''t be too polite with big brother," Mang Biao said with a carefreeugh.


    "Hmm," Yang Ji nced at him and nodded slightly.


    "Then, brother, you rest and recuperate your mind and spirit, I won''t bother you anymore," Mang Biao said with a smile, and then he left the room.


    Yang Ji looked at the door for a moment, deep in thought, and remained still.


    He then took a Demon Essence Pill and began cultivating.


    At night, he contemted the Sword Dao and cultivated the Humanoid Weapon.


    Days like this continued for three days.


    That night, taking advantage of the moment Mang Biao''s vignce was rxed, Yang Ji opened the door and quietly soared into the sky.


    But no sooner had he flown from the ind than he saw a sh in front of him, and suddenly there was someone in front of him.


    With such fast speed, appearing before him in the blink of an eye, who else could it be but Mang Biao?


    "Ahem, little brother, feeling stuffy from cultivating and came out for some air? It just so happens the moonlight is nice tonight; I also brought wine. How about we admire the moon together from above?" Mang Biao said with augh, holding a wine jug.


    "This guy is really surveilling me in secret; looks like trying to sneak away is not going to work," Yang Ji frowned inwardly, nced at Mang Biao, and feigned a nonchnt smile, "No thanks, I''m practicing my flying technique. Maybe next time."


    After turning around, he flew back to his room.


    In the days that followed, he tried to find an opportunity to slip away every day.


    Yet each time he tried to fly out from the ind, Mang Biao would be there with a beaming smile to keep an eye on him.


    Yang Ji realized that he was under a form of soft imprisonment by Mang Biao.


    He really had no choice.


    He felt quite frustrated; despite being well-fed and well-drinked on the ind, not being able to leave the ind was troubling for him.


    After several attempts, he gave up.


    It seemed stealthily escaping was impossible.


    Another five days passed in this manner.


    That evening, there was a knock on Yang Ji''s door: "Brother Dao, are you there?"


    "Jin Suanpan?" Upon hearing this, Yang Ji suddenly opened his eyes, seething with silent indignation, "Jin Suanpan, damn it, you finally came."


    He got up, opened the door, pulled Jin Suanpan in fiercely, darkened his face, and demanded,


    "You really have a big mouth. You said you had to bber about my alchemy skills being better than Chang Yuan''s? Now this Mang Biao thinks I''m an Alchemy Master and has me under house arrest. Hurry up and call over the three Golden Core elders of the Jin Family to rescue me."


    Jin Suanpan said with a wronged expression, "Ah, I didn''t think that much at the time, and I never revealed your existence. I just said that the person who concocted the Temptating Demon Pill is no worse than Chang Yuan. I didn''t expect they would set their sights on you. These sneaks actually followed me secretly, they''re so cunning."


    Yang Ji took a deep breath but hesitated to speak, finally letting out a light sigh, "It seems that I have not been cautious enough. I should have moved locations more often, I should not stay in one ce too long."


    Jin Suanpan said weakly, "Even if you moved, it would be pointless. They were tracking me. Unless you stop trading with me, they''ll always be able to find you."


    "It seems that too much trading will inevitably get one noticed. My strength is not strong enough after all," Yang Ji exhaled and said.


    "So what now? Do we still trade or not?" Jin Suanpan asked.


    "Trade, of course, we trade. Now that I''m on ck Wind Ind, things are already bad enough ¨C it''s not like I can be abducted by a Nascent Soul True Monarch, can I? You go ahead and trade with confidence," Yang Ji said, with a carefree attitude like a pig not afraid of scalding water.


    "Alright then, here''s some Demon Companion Herb for you. I''ve run out of Temptating Demon Pills on me, so you cook up a few batches. I''ll stay here tonight," Jin Suanpan said while offering the Demon Companion Herb.


    Unaware, Jin Suanpan didn''t notice that Yang Ji''s face had darkened. Three breathster, Jin Suanpan finally saw the fury in Yang Ji''s re.


    "Brother Dao, you..."


    "What ''you''? You''re still nning to stay here? Hurry up and call forth the elders of the Jin Family to deal with this situation," Yang Ji said angrily.


    "Cough cough, well..." Jin Suanpan scratched his head guiltily, "Honestly, our Jin Family are just businesspeople, unlikely to confront Mang Biao on your behalf, he''s after all a Golden Core True Person. So..."


    "So I''m on my own, huh?" Yang Ji looked at him askance.


    "That seems to be the case," Jin Suanpan said with an apologetic smile, "Brother Dao, you have food and shelter here, and protection from people. Besides, you''ve be the Second Master of the Ind. Just enjoy it, there''s no need to fret."


    Yang Ji gave him a sidelong nce and kicked him right out of the room.


    ...


    Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, ten days had gone by.


    Indeed, as Jin Suanpan said, aside from not being able to leave the ind, Yang Ji was well fed, well respected, and looked after.


    Yang Ji had no choice but to slowly adapt.


    By day, he consumed Demon Essence Pills with all his might to advance his cultivation, and at night, he practiced his Humanoid Weapon and contemted the remnants of the Sword Dao.


    Another night arrived, after swallowing a Demon Essence Pill and letting the Spiritual Power vortex refine it on its own, he then took out the Jade Slip of Sword Dao shadow to continue his contemtion.


    The Humanoid Weapon was a Great Divine Power technique, and he was able to grasp the basics quickly because there were ready-made scriptures for contemtion.


    The Sword Dao shadow was different, however; it only contained an image of sword practice, embodying strands of Sword Intent, making it hard toprehend the intricacies within.


    At this moment, Yang Ji''s Divine Sense once again probed into the Jade Slip, peeking at its secrets.


    The first thing that entered his vision was a middle-aged man holding a Radiant Long Sword.


    d in snow-white robes, his refined and handsome features carried a calm and gentle smile. His whole being radiated a Spiritual Charm, resembling a high being who had ascended to immortality, exuding an unworldly air of carefree freedom.


    Yet, an utterly different demeanor burst forth from this seemingly gentle and schrly middle-aged cultivator at the moment he drew his sword. His brows seemed to explode with infinite Sword Qi, transforming his temperament drastically. His body became sharp as a sword, ready to pierce the heavens.


    He executed a sword stroke, just one move, a single sh that transformed myriad flows of Sword Qi into a vast, dazzling silver arc that swept across thousands of miles, ntingly cleaving the skies with overwhelming dominance and unstoppable force.


    Yang Ji had watched this single move for a year and practiced it for a year.


    Despite the Golden Finger''s corrections, and his swordy now carrying a significant essence, he was still unable to grasp even a tenth of the Sword Dao''s profundity within that one stroke.

 Chapter 41: Chapter 41: The Second Fire Aspect Sword Intent

    Yang Ji knitted his brows as he watched the remaining shadow, over and over again, constantly recalling and contemting in his mind, murmuring to himself.


    "This sword is very domineering, with one sh, the Sword Qi is like a wildfire, unstoppable..."


    [You have had a major epiphany, Sword Qi is like a wildfire, swordsmanship proficiency +1.]


    "Hm?" Yang Ji suddenly froze, disbelieving, "I have contemted countless directions before, the sharpness of the Sword Dao, the domineering nature of the Sword Qi, and the like were all minor insights. Could it be now that ''fire'' is actually a major epiphany?"


    "Could it be that the essence of a wildfire is the most critical meaning within this sword?"


    [You have had a major epiphany, the sword is a symbol of fire, swordsmanship proficiency +1.]


    "Another major epiphany?" Yang Ji''s heart was shaken, excited, "It seems I''ve reallyprehended the correct direction, the symbol of fire, the symbol of fire... It appears that this sword technique''s remaining shadow is rted to fire.


    Although there is no appearance of the scorching mes, what it captures is the essence of fire, the momentum of the wild wind, the ferocity of the mes rolling across the Nine Heavens."


    Yang Ji immediately grasped the rightprehension and had a moment of enlightenment, "Yes, yes, before I had only seen the dominance of this sword. I had thought that the meaning contained within this sword was ''dominance,'' not realizing that it is the essence of fire that grants this boundless dominance."


    "I only saw the superficial appearance and didn''t perceive the true profundity. No wonder, no wonder I always felt something wascking but couldn''t pinpoint what it was. I hadn''tprehended the true meaning."


    "If I hadn''tprehended the right direction, the Golden Finger would have disyed a message; otherwise, how could one realize the true meaning concealed in this sword is the symbol of fire? Without the reminder from the Golden Finger, even if the symbol of fire came to mind, I would probably have delved deeper."


    "This is indeed too difficult; no wonder so many outstanding disciples from the Cann Sect could onlyprehend one or half a move. Without the scripture of Sword Dao, relying solely on a segment of the Sword Dao''s remaining shadow toprehend the meaning of fire concealed within is truly too hard."


    At this moment, Yang Ji was incredibly excited. He could feel that after grasping the deeper essence of fire, a thorough review of the Sword Dao''s remaining shadow from beginning to end would allow him to have a great enlightenment, trulyprehending one and a half moves.


    He knew that today''s major epiphany was not by chance, but was the result of his persistent contemtion day and night for over a year, which had led him to touch upon the core secret of that sword; the result of the hard work added by the Golden Finger.


    Indeed, there aren''t so many sudden enlightenments in cultivation; it''s all about umted effort and the manifestation of inspiration at the moment.


    Yang Ji was delighted in his heart; to be able toprehend would mean that this sword technique would be his strongest killing move at the moment.


    Right then, he quicklyposed himself and began to fully organize and contemte.


    Days like this went by, five days in a row.


    On another night.


    Under the full moon, by the sea cliff.


    Yang Ji stood facing the wind, his mind echoing with that single sword from the Sword Dao''s remaining shadow, one that once unleashed could sweep across a thousand miles.


    Yang Ji stood silently, letting the sea wind swirl, letting the sea waves roar.


    His mind did not stray for a moment, rotating hundreds of thoughts in a sh, all revolving around that one sword.


    He stood like this, not knowing how much time had passed.


    Suddenly, he opened his eyes.


    The Sword Dao''s remaining shadow that shed in his eyes quickly shrank, prating into his pupils and rapidly condensing into a transparent sword-shaped rune, deeply imprinting into the depths of his soul.


    At this moment, Yang Ji knew that he had finally refined the meaning within the Sword Dao''s remaining shadow, though it was very transparent and thin. He knew that he had entered the doorway.


    [The symbol of fire Sword Intent has condensed, one part.]


    "One part of Sword Intent? The meaning contained in this move is the symbol of fire, but the name of the move remains unknown, yet I know, it''s strong!"


    In a thunderous moment, Yang Ji''s entire body burst forth with Sword Qi, the sword intent rune in his mind also vibrating madly.


    When the momentum reached its peak, an inexplicable mood radiated outward, centered around him.


    Within the range of the mood''s radiation, the air seemed to boil, violently shaking as it transformed into numerous tiny flying swords under the influence of this mood.


    With a nce from Yang Ji, those tiny flying swords became wildly fierce, their howling as they charged towards a millstone-sized rock in front of them, immediately splitting it in two, two into four, four into eight, until it was reduced to fine powder in an instant.


    "The fire-attribute Sword Intent is too strong, too overbearing; just imparting it upon the air gives it such power, capable of shattering stone and iming lives. If it were imparted upon Spiritual Power and unleashed with a Flying Sword, what kind of power would that be?"


    A sharp Sword Light shed suddenly in Yang Ji''s eyes as he explosively rose from the ground, and at a height of thirty feet, he furiously shed downward with his sword.


    sh!


    A vast and dazzling arc of Sword Qi tore across the sky, instantly ripping through the air like wildfire licking dry grass, spreading rapidly in a ze, the Sword Qi overbearing and unstoppable; it entered the sea in the blink of an eye.


    With a thunderous boom, the Sword Qi furiously cut a mile through the sea, parting the waters and lifting waves as high as thirty feet.


    This sword strike, fierce and overbearing, was the most powerful one he could deliver at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.


    He was quite satisfied with this sword strike, but Jin Suanpan, who was flying over, was shocked.


    "Brother Dao, this sword of yours..."


    Jin Suanpan nced at the sea surface torn open by the Sword Qi, then back at Yang Ji, his eyes widening like saucers, "You, you''ve grasped that sword move from the ''Sword Dao Shadows''?"


    "You really are a genius. In the entire Cann Sect, only the senior brother Li Changxiao couldprehend that sword move, and you managed to as well?"


    "With this sword move, are you still worried about not being able to leave the ind?"


    "If Mang Biao knew about this, he would have to kneel before you, respectfully inviting you to leave."


    Yang Ji asked in surprise, "Is it that exaggerated?"


    "Exaggerated? Not in the slightest," Jin Suanpan took a deep breath and sized up Yang Ji once more before adding,


    "Do you know what this sword move means? It means that you are now the de facto disciple of Grandmaster Jian Yuanzi."


    "Grandmaster Jian Yuanzi is the most powerful individual below Divinity Transformation in the entire Thousand-Inds Sea Area; he follows the path of the Sword Immortal, and his strength far surpasses any Nascent Soul True Monarch of the same realm."


    "As his disciple, who would dare to bully you?"


    "If Mang Biao knew, he would have toe over and kneel before you now."


    The more Jin Suanpan spoke, the more eager he became, "Brother Dao, your backing is incredibly formidable; once we''re at the Sect, you''ll have to look out for your junior brother here.


    "Nothing is set in stone yet; I dare not presume to call myself his disciple," Yang Ji shook his head, aware of the will of such a powerful figure. He would not offend nor specte lightly; he was self-aware.


    "Moreover, don''t spread this matter around, and especially don''t tell Mang Biao," Yang Ji cautioned sternly.


    This sword move was a representation of that person; if he were to show off this move everywhere, boasting about it, and if it displeased that person, not to mention bing a disciple, his own situation could be even worse.


    If Mang Biao still refused to let him go after three years, then it wouldn''t be toote to pull out this ace then.


    But who could say what might happen within these three years?


    Jin Suanpan looked at him and nodded solemnly, "Alright, I won''t tell a second person."


    "Hmm," Yang Ji nodded, his gaze suddenly shifting towards the sea. What he saw made his pupils shrink, "That is..."

 Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Outbreak of the Beast Tide?

    ```


    [Level 10 ck-tailed Fish.]


    [Level 10 Dragon Patterned Demon.]


    [Level 10 King Crab.]


    [Demon Marshal Level Three-Headed Snake.]


    [Demon Marshal Level ck Demon Shark.]


    [Demon Marshal Level Infant Carp Beast.]


    ...


    At a nce, the sea surface was dotted with dense information of demonic beasts, and Yang Ji''splexion changed drastically.


    Demon General Level beasts were still manageable, as they were only equivalent to human Foundation Establishment, but Demon Marshal Level beasts were on par with human Golden Core, and he could see three of them at a nce. Such power was enough to level the entire ck Wind Ind.


    "What''s wrong?" Jin Suanpan saw Yang Ji''s odd expression and followed his gaze. He was instantly shocked.


    Under the moonlight, huge creatures were half-emerging from the sea, frantically breaking through the water at high speed towards the ind.


    "Monster Tide!" Jin Suanpan bellowed, and quickly said, "Hurry, fly up into the high skies, it''ll be toote otherwise."


    As soon as he finished speaking, he transformed into a streak of light, shooting up into the sky, away from the ind.


    "Eh? Why does this youngster Jin Suanpan look so tense?" Mang Biao had been paying attention to the high altitude all the time, guarding against Yang Ji''s escape. Now with his Golden Core True Person''s sharp eyesight, he caught a glimpse of Jin Suanpan''s anxious behavior.


    Before he could ponder for long, he saw Yang Ji rushing up into the sky as well.


    "Does this little brother want to flee again? Is he ying some trick with Jin Suanpan?" Mang Biao smiled slightly and immediately left the great hall, carrying the force of wind and thunder, and burst into the high sky.


    When he was about to get close to Yang Ji, a flicker of surprise crossed his face because he found Yang Ji waiting for him with a serious look.


    For the past ten days, thepliments of the ind''s inhabitants had been ringing in his ears. Yang Ji didn''t want to see them perish in the monster tide, so he chose to flee first as the quickest way to alert Mang Biao.


    He stepped forward and said with a grave voice, "Ind Master Mang, the Monster Tide has erupted, hurry and take your brothers in the hall away from the ind."


    "Monster Tide?" Mang Biao''s expression tightened. He followed Yang Ji''s gaze towards the sea and shuddered, "Those sharp backs sticking out of the sea like sails, are they ck Demon Sharks?"


    "Indeed, Demon Marshal Level ck Demon..." Before Yang Ji could finish, Mang Biao had already vanished.


    "This guy..." Yang Ji was stunned and no longer lingered, thundering up towards the higher altitude.


    Before he could reach a safe area, he heard the sound of a howling wind from behind. In a short time, more than a dozen streaks of light passed by him, reaching the space in front of him.


    Yang Ji took a closer look and saw that those streaks of light were the Foundation Establishment cultivators from ck Wind Ind.


    "These guys, their will to survive is quite strong,ingter but arriving first. As Foundation Establishment cultivators, they can utilize the free-flowing spiritual energy to create an energy field, which makes them fly fast."


    Just as Yang Ji was contemting this, whoosh! A sound like a J20 jet roaring through the sky erupted behind him. He saw Mang Biao, holding five Qi Refining cultivators in each hand, thundering past him and shooting up into the Nine Heavens.


    The intense wind generated by his extreme speed contorted Yang Ji''s face. Before he could react, Mang Biao, on his way back, grabbed his shoulder and propelled him upward with a great force, carrying him towards the Nine Heavens so fast that a sonic boom was created.


    In just a blink of an eye, Yang Ji reached the safe zone where everyone else was.


    At that moment, he looked down and saw Mang Biao continuously returning at extreme speed, ferrying the weaker Qi Refining cultivators of the ind into the high skies.


    Seeing this terrifying supersonic speed, Yang Ji immediately dismissed any thoughts of taking the opportunity to slip away.


    Mang Biao was simply too fast. In shes of light, he had already brought most of the cultivators from the ind up to the high altitude.


    ```


    This path of cultivation, sometimes speed in flying really does mean life itself, and Yang Ji was already contemting whether he should find a superior flying technique, as the Light Body Skill was indeed a bit too slow for his liking.


    He had this thought for a while, but unfortunately, the Cann Pavilion didn''t sell any better flying techniques.


    Only low-level flying techniques such as ''Light Body Technique'', ''Cloud Stepping Technique'', and ''Levitation Skill'' were avable, all of which were more or less the same.


    Such techniques only required learning one to suffice, and learning more would not only be superfluous, but it would also be a waste of time.


    "It seems I''ll only look for one when I go to the sect," Yang Ji thought to himself.


    At this moment, he hadplete confidence in joining the sect because he now possessed enough Demon Companion Herb to support his cultivation to the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining within the remaining time, and he might even reach the peak of the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining.


    This line of thought was well within his capabilities and strength.


    While he was lost in thought, a cultivator beside him let out a voice filled with surprise and uncertainty.


    "What''s happening here? Why has a beast tide erupted again?" One of the Foundation Establishment hall masters from ck Wind Ind furrowed his brows and spoke with utmost confusion.


    "Indeed, it''s only been three years since thest beast tide. Why has another one broken out? So frequently?" Others were also puzzled.


    "Hmm?" Yang Ji gazed at the demonic beasts below, seemingly noticing something, and immediately turned to ask, "Why do beast tides usually erupt?"


    "To answer the Second Master of the Ind, simply put, beast tides erupt because the demonic beasts want to eat humans.


    To demonic beasts, human cultivators are treasures from head to toe, while we are a great nourishment to them¡ªa single one of us is equivalent to their several years, or even a decade or more, of cultivation," exined a Foundation Establishment hall master by the name of Tang Long.


    A beast tide has erupted, and the demonic beasts want to eat humans? They should be excited, so why do they all seem so terrified?


    Yang Ji frowned, observing the enormous creatures gradually approaching the ind. His gaze swept over them and he could see thoughts like [Terrified], [Panicked], [The Earth God is enraged], [Swim faster, don''t block the way], and [Big brother, let me ride on your back, take me with you] floating above their heads.


    "The Earth God is enraged?" Just as Yang Ji was puzzled,


    But he heard a "yi ya" sound as a voice, like that of an infant, suddenly rang out. This childish voice contained an incredibly terrifying power of sound waves.


    A visible wave of sonic energy, like ripples, dashed towards the grand hall on the ind.


    Upon the surge of the sonic wave, with a loud bang, the grand hall, where everyone had previously resided, copsed thunderously, turning into a pile of rubble scattered about.


    "This Infant Carp Beast is too powerful," Jin Suanpan watched, heart trembling with fear.


    "Damn it, this creature destroyed my pce," Mang Biao, who had shot up into the sky with thest two Qi Refining Cultivators, suddenly turned his head, looked down following the sound, and caught sight of the copsing pce, his face immediately turning a livid shade of blue.


    "The sound wave attack of the Infant Carp Beast is too powerful; we''re lucky to have escaped. Otherwise, with just that one cry of its, everyone but the Ind Master would have died," the crowd eximed, feeling a spine-chilling fear.


    In the midst of everyone''s shock, a whistling sound came from below, as a massive creature, the size of a submarine and covered with ck stripes as though a demon god had possessed it, smacked its huge tail against the ground, tearing the air as it soared straight to the Nine Heavens.


    "It''s the ck Demon Shark, it''sing up here," someone shouted in rm suddenly.


    "Don''t panic, a hundred zhang is the highest it can leap, it can''t hurt us," a Foundation Establishment cultivator said with knitted brows, trying to soothe everyone.


    Yang Ji, seeing the ck Striped Shark charging upwards, noted thoughts like [Scornful], [I want to shoot water arrows and kill all of you], and [I want to devour you] above its head.


    "Ind Master Mang, this is not good; it has seawater in its mouth as if it''s about to shoot water arrows!" Yang Ji urgently shouted out a warning.


    "Hmph, vile beast, I knew it was up to no good," Mang Biao, as a Golden Core True Person with years of experience in the foul sea filled with demons, instantly knew the likely move of the ck Striped Shark as it surged upward.


    Immediately, he stretched his left hand out into the sky, and spiritual energy rapidly gathered, forming a square protective shield covered with mysterious runes in just an instant.


    Then, with his right hand, he swiped at the Storage Bag, and a huge axe appeared in the palm of his hand.


    With one hand wielding the shield and the other holding the giant axe, in the next instant, he charged down with the magnificent momentum of a meteorite plummeting to the ground.

 Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Underwater Waterfall, Immortals Palace?

    The ck Striped Shark, seeing the overwhelming might emitted by Mang Biao, narrowed its pupils and, no longer daring to hold back its skill, hurriedly opened its mouth full of sharp fangs and swiftly spat out a giant water arrow.


    Mang Biao remained unperturbed at the sight and, with a burst of yellow light from his huge axe, swung down in a chop, breaking the spell with brute force as the de of the axe swiftly sliced through the water arrow.


    With a ''bang'', it struck straight onto the ck Striped Shark''s teeth, which were as hard as vajra, sparking a burst of fire.


    Seeing that a single axe blow made its teeth tremble, Mang Biao didn''t pause for a moment. His left-hand shield rapidly morphed into arge hammer gleaming with spiritual light and fiercely crashed onto the ck Striped Shark''s eyeball.


    A pained whining sound emerged as the ck Striped Shark was struck and fell downward.


    "Hmph! In the water I fear you a little, but onnd, you dare to be arrogant with me, you''re simply courting death!" Having gained the upper hand with two moves, Mang Biao let out a smugugh.


    But he did not dare to pursue his victory, for the infant carp beast with the head of a baby and the body of a carp, asrge as a water buffalo, was watching him from below.


    Besides, the three-headed snake beside it unleashed a fierce glow in its eyes, gazing upward with covetous intent, surrounded by a mist of water vapor, as if it could ascend on clouds at any moment.


    In such a stance, Mang Biao''s vignce greatly increased.


    The only one here capable of aerialbat was that three-headed snake, which could gather water to form clouds and fly in the air¡ªthis was its innate gift, and it was exactly what everyone was strictly defending against now.


    As for the ck Striped Shark and the infant carp beast, they didn''t possess such abilities, although one had sharp fangs and the other emitted an invincible roar, both were very powerful, but they could not fly up into the sky.


    However, if they could be Demon Kings, they would be able to break free from environmental constraints, transcend their own innate gifts, and transform into a mass of demonic energy, traveling through the sky and the earth, capable of going anywhere, which was very formidable.


    But Demon Kings were extremely rare, simr to Nascent Soul True Monarchs among humans. In the entire Thousand-Inds Sea Area, there were only a few dozen, and they were rarely seen.


    "These creatures, causing chaos every few years, have destroyed the pce I had just rebuilt not too long ago. Sooner orter, I will make them pay." Mang Biao, carrying his giant axe on his shoulder, said fiercely.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji nced below before shifting his gaze towards the sea surface, searching for the source of the demonic beasts'' fear.


    "Could it be that a hibernating Demon King has awakened and is seeking food?" he spected as he watched the sea surface.


    As his vision prated deeper into the seabed, information began to disy: "Seawater", "Aquatic nts", "Corals", "Turbulence in the seawater", "The rockyers at the sea bottom are fracturing on arge scale", "The seabed is trembling", "A terrifying earthquake affecting nearly half of the Thousand-Inds Sea Area will erupt in thirty seconds."


    "An earthquake?" Yang Ji was startled, a realization dawned on him, "No wonder those demonic beasts are desperately rushing to the inds, they have a fifty percent chance of survival this way. If they stay in the sea,bating the terrifying forces of nature, I estimate they''ll be shaken to death alive!"


    He initially thought it was a beast tide, but it turned out to be an earthquake.


    Facing the great earthquake! Although he had stepped onto the path of cultivation, a sense of awe still rose in his heart.


    Even though the earthquake had yet to erupt, his heart had already begun to shake, and his breathing involuntarily quickened.


    There are countless natural disasters in the great sea, such as thunderstorms, earthquakes, storms, and so on, which are allmon urrences. He had had the fortune to witness the Extreme Purple Heavenly Thunder before, but he hadn''t expected to encounter an earthquake this time.


    Time passed, second by second.


    The beating of Yang Ji''s heart grew more and more intense.


    He thought knowing the answer would calm his heart, but the more he knew, the less his heart could remain calm.


    There was no shock of a sudden earthquake, but rather a palpable sense of pressure building over time on his heart.


    As the time drew nearer and nearer, and with the final second falling, his heartbeat also reached its peak.


    Suddenly, after a moment of silence in heaven and earth, ''Boom!'' a muffled, thunderous sound burst forth from the seabed.


    The rockyer at the bottom of the sea broke rapidly, extremely violent, the terrifying energy of the earthquake, like a giant with a huge hammer, suddenly smashed onto a concrete b, with the epicenter as the core, the seabed''s rockyers extensively cracked.


    The power of nature was iprehensible, countlessyers of rock fracturing in an instant, burst through the sea surface, rising high, the entailed terrifying force shook outward, instantly stirring up a hundred-foot-high tsunami, surging in all directions.


    The thick waves, like the hands of a celestial being descending from the sky, struck down upon the inds. In an instant, countless demonic beasts perished.


    The force of the earthquake did not stop, and the tsunami was relentless, one wave following another, surging in all directions. The entire sea, as far as the eye could see, was now row upon row of vertical waves, like reapers emerging from the sea, rushing in every direction.


    Boom!


    Boom!


    The seawater churned madly, and that terrifying tremor caused the entire vast ck Wind Ind to shake, as if it could copse and scatter at any moment.


    That terrifying earthquake, by shaking the seawater,pressing the air, made it seem as though even the entire sky was shaking.


    The earthquake came fiercely and exploded suddenly. Only when the air surged and pped against their faces did the people btedly realize what was happening.


    "It''s an earthquake!"


    "An earthquake has actually urred."


    "Damn it, my ck Wind Ind, please don''t be destroyed."


    Mang Biao, at this moment, looked at the teetering ck Wind Ind "shivering" within the tsunami, his heart racing with shock and fear.


    "What a terrifying earthquake, creating a tsunami that stretches beyond sight. Howrge an area did this earthquake affect?" someone eximed in astonishment.


    "Luckily the epicenter isn''t nearby, otherwise our ck Wind Ind would have been submerged."


    "Pah! Jinx!" Mang Biao red fiercely at him as he watched the hundred-foot waves strike the ind, his heart filled with dread.


    "With such terrifying force, I fear I would be ttened into a meat pancake if I went down."


    "No, you''d be directly smashed into powder, instantaneously exploding!"


    The people looked at the terrifying spectacle of the roaring waves with fear in their hearts.


    Yang Ji also felt the violent side of nature beneath its peaceful facade. Such mighty power was terrifying, only a Nascent Soul True Monarch disying the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth could contend with it, perhaps.


    Looking at the raging sea, everyone trembled with fear.


    The earthquake continued the whole night, onlypletely subsiding when the day broke.


    The earthquake subsided, but the broken seabed rockyers that had risen on the surface of the ocean had be permanent, forming raised inds and reefs in the sea.


    New inds and reefs were born, but ck Wind Ind had been ravaged, a scene ofplete destion and disrepair.


    The surviving Demonic Beasts on it had already fled to the sea, and the people also took to the air, beginning post-disaster reconstruction.


    It wasn''t until three dayster that some cultivators, who had gone out to explore, brought back a special piece of news.


    "Ind Master, the brothers who went out said that the source of the great earthquake was near Wangmeng Ind. There, the rockyers broke and surged up, forming a sea-bottom waterfall with a thousand-foot drop in the ocean.


    A spiritual light burst forth from the crack, and it hasn''t dissipated even now," said a Foundation Establishment Hall Master, handing over a section of wood soaked by the sea, "Look at this, Ind Master, this stake is said to have flowed out from the cracks in the waterfall, along the rockyers."


    "This is, thousand-year-old Vajra Wood, look at this shape, could it be part of an eaves? My god, such wanton waste of precious resources, whose eaves are made with Vajra Wood? This is a prime material for making Supreme Magic Artifacts, who''s so extravagant?" Mang Biao eximed, his eyes wide with shock.


    "Don''t know. The spiritual light from the crack in the waterfall is still soaring into the sky; everyone is saying there might be an Immortal''s Cave Mansion hidden inside," said the Foundation Establishment Hall Master, frowning as he spoke.


    "Let me see that," Yang Ji, standing nearby, eyed the Vajra Wood, which was only as thick as a thigh, with shock and doubt in his eyes. He took it and sniffed it at the tip of his nose, his heart trembling instantly,


    "This Vajra Wood, although not the same as the wood enclosing the Humanoid Weapon, has the exact same scent."


    "Could it be that the Humanoid Weapones from that crack in the waterfall?"

 Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Beneath the Waterfall

    "Haha, who cares if it''s a pce of immortals or not, with the spiritual light soaring into the sky, there must be treasures emerging. I n to go there myself," Mang Biaoughed and said.


    "Ind Master, let me apany you. As for the other brothers, they can stay here to construct the pce. If their cultivation is too low, they won''t be of any help if they go, and they might even suffer casualties in the face of danger," Tang Long pondered and said.


    "No!" Mang Biao nced at Yang Ji and transmitted his voice, "You don''t go. Among all the brothers, you''re the most astute. You stay on the ind and keep an eye on the Second Master of the Ind for me."


    "I want to go!" Yang Ji suddenly raised his head, his gaze filled with determination.


    "You want to go?" Mang Biao was startled, then heughed and said, "My dear brother, you don''t have to go. Your cultivation is still too low, and the situation there hasn''t been ascertained yet. If you rush over and encounter danger, that would be troublesome.


    Opportunities aren''t so easy toe by, you just stay safely on the ind, and if I obtain any treasures, naturally you''ll have your share."


    "No, this time I want to go!" Yang Ji''s eyes were resolute as he spoke with a rare sternness in his tone.


    With the Golden Finger that could see through everything, he wasn''t afraid of any fixed danger.


    Humanoid Weapons were too important; if the second scrolly beneath that sudden sea waterfall, he had to try no matter what.


    Mang Biao was seeing Yang Ji''s serious expression for the first time. His eyes flickered slightly, and inwardly he resisted, [If you go and something happens, what would I do? I''m still counting on you to heal me.]


    He chuckled dryly and coaxed, "My dear brother, you don''t have to go. Don''t you trust my strength? Whatever treasure you want, I''ll bring them back to you."


    "If you don''t let me go, then you can forget about ever asking me to heal you again," Yang Ji looked up and said indifferently.


    It was precisely this detached expression that made Mang Biao''s hair stand on end.


    "Go, go, go!" Mang Biao''s heart jolted, and he nodded repeatedly, "But you have to stay by my side, so I can protect you."


    "Okay." Yang Ji took a deep breath and nodded. That would be best.


    "Ind Master, what about me?" Tang Long looked at Yang Ji and asked.


    "Then youe with me too, and also call up three Foundation Establishment brothers; we''ll set off immediately," Mang Biao ordered briskly, actually worried that someone else might get to the treasure before him and take it all.


    Upon hismand, Tang Long immediately called three Foundation Establishment hall masters.


    Once everyone had gathered, Mang Biao grabbed Yang Ji and soared into the sky.


    The group of six hastened toward Wangmeng Ind.


    After flying for a day and night, they finally saw Wangmeng Ind at dawn of the second day.


    They also spotted from a distance the sea waterfall formed by the high-rising sea bedrockyer.


    It was unbelievable to see this "thousand-feet torrent cascading down" spectacr sight in the depths of the ocean.


    Yang Ji and the rest could clearly see from the air that the waterfall was nked by steep cliffs stretching three thousand zhang wide, with a chasm as deep as ten thousand zhang.


    Bursts of spiritual light surged from within, illuminating the vicinity of Wangmeng Ind in a hallowed white glow.


    The sea water from all directions poured down following the spiritual light, seemingly obstructed by some force, creating endless white spray as it was strangled.


    Above the waterfall, many figures hovered in the air, packed densely like locusts, probably a good portion of the cultivators from the Yaxiang Sea hade over.


    "Chan Guan of Luoyun Ind, Qing Yuan of Qingfeng Ind, Liu Duanqing of Lihen Ind, these guys are still here. Luckily we made it in time."


    Seeing this scene, Mang Biao patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief, as if the treasures were secured.


    At the same time, he was slightly puzzled in his heart, why hasn''t everyone started to move even after so many days?


    Still watching?


    Seeing this, Mang Biao flew up with Yang Ji to the side of an elderly Taoist, d in a purple robe, with a whisk in one hand and his white beard in the other, looking amiable and carrying a faint smile, as if he were an enlightened sage.


    "Chan Guan, what''s the situation now? Why haven''t you all taken action yet?" Mang Biao spoke with casual indifference.


    "Ah, it''s Daoist Mang." The old Taoist responded with a gentle and polite smile, pointing to the waterfall below, "The spiritual light there soars to the skies, and a mysterious strangling force is present, making it impossible for anyone to fly down."


    "Can''t even those three over there make it down?" Mang Biao slightly jutted his lips forward.


    "They can''t either!" Chan Guan shook his head.


    Yang Ji followed their gazes and saw three cultivators, each overflowing with spiritual energy and exuding an immense authority.


    The middle-aged cultivator on the left had a robust build, half of his body showing knotted muscles and the other half covered in battle armor, both shrouded in a swirling yellow glow, exuding sheer dominance.


    The elderly man on the right had fiery red hair, wore a red robe, with eyes like burning mes, and exuded a majestic demeanor. Under his feet, a sphere of mes flickered continuously, like a constant star, indefinitely radiating scorching heat.


    As for the elder in the center, he appeared much more ordinary, wearing a simple white robe and having amon appearance, yet his brows concealed a sharp presence.


    Just a few nces was all it took for Yang Ji to feel a breath-holding pressure emanating from the superior aura and absolute power of these figures.


    Too strong, their mere presence is enough to instill fear in the hearts of others.


    These three were undoubtedly Nascent Soul True Monarchs.


    Upon noticing Yang Ji''s slightly intimidated gaze, Mang Biao chuckled and said, "The one on the left is True Monarch Nan Kui of the Nanyuan Sect, on the right is True Monarch of the Changqing Sect with his fiery red aura, and the one in the middle is True Monarch Ling Gu of the Cann Sect.


    They are the guardians of thergest three inds in the Demon Scent Sea region, and I did not expect all of them to be here."


    "Moreover, a good number of masters from the Seven Gangs and Eighteen Assemblies have also arrived. Make sure to stick close to me when we go downter."


    Following Mang Biao''s gaze, Yang Ji also spotted numerous formidable Golden Core True Persons in the sky and nodded in agreement.


    "The spiritual light is fading," Yang Ji pointed at the waterfall, noticing that the white spray had diminished and the spiritual light was rapidly contracting.


    "Now is the moment!" the three Nascent Soul True Monarchs suddenly shouted, transforming into streaks of light, closely following the contracting spiritual light in hopes that it would lead them to the treasures.


    "Haha, let''s go!" With the Nascent Soul True Monarchs paving the way, dozens of Golden Core True Persons turned into beams of light and followed suit.


    "Daoist Mang, let us proceed," said Chan Guan with a smile, waving his whisk and flying towards the waterfall.


    "Young brother Yang, let''s go!" Mang Biao took Yang Ji and, wrapped up in a whirling force, thundered deep into the waterfall.


    Everyone moved with extreme speed, diving straight down five thousand zhang through the fissure. As various pieces of information shed through Yang Ji''s eyes and just as he caught a glimpse of the remnant spatial restrictions that had been severely damaged by the earthquake, he heard a ''poof'' sound ¨C Mang Biao had already broken through the restrictions, leading the way in.


    The scene before their eyes shifted dramatically, and when it finally stabilized, they had all arrived at an underground world.


    At first nce, the sight before them was quite fantastical.


    Expecting a dark, dank underworld, what they found instead was a ce awash with light.


    Blue grass emitting a glowing light was everywhere, colorful mushrooms as tall as three adults were sprinkled around, insects resembling jellyfish twinkled in the vast space above, and various nts with sturdy, twisted roots stood like ancient trees of millennia.


    The scene before their eyes was like a fantasy wondend, astonishingly beautiful.


    (The next chapter follows)

 Chapter 45: Chapter 45 I am your Senior Brother, Li Changxiao

    Three Nascent Soul True Monarchs halted in their tracks, standing at the forefront without rashly proceeding, but instead scanning the vast underground world with their eyes.


    Meanwhile, Yang Ji was doing the same.


    His gaze swept over, and various pieces of information appeared one after another.


    [Levels one to ten, Glowing Insects, capable of releasing dazzling bright light instantly, can cause blindness.]


    [Levels one to ten, Ancient Qiu Trees, can close together to form spear-like branches with extremely strong pration force.]


    [Levels one to ten, Devil-faced Mushrooms, can consume human souls.]


    [Levels one to ten, Blue Fansy Herb, hallucinogenic.]


    "Oh my, are all these nts and vegetation spirit-possessed?" Yang Ji marveled to himself, grateful that they were not too powerful and likely wouldn''t cause much harm to the group.


    However, he still quietly side-eyed and warned Mang Biao and the others, "These nts seem a bit strange, be careful."


    "These mushrooms do look peculiar, I always feel like it''s ring at me." Mang Biao frowned, approaching a mushroom taller than himself with curiosity.


    On the mushroom cap he was oblivious to, strange markings flowed, silently interweaving to form a ghost face.


    The Ghost Face was within the cap, but its ghostly eyes turned, revealing a ferocious glint as if it could see Mang Biao standing underneath it.


    These nts were somewhat magical, seemingly breathing in unison with thend, and their spiritual power fluctuations were expertly hidden, so much so that even Mang Biao, a Golden Core True Person, did not detect anything unusual.


    Even the three mighty Nascent Soul True Monarchs had not pinpointed the specific issue, merely sensing an anomaly which caused them to hesitate.


    At that moment, seeing the ghost face from the mushroom aiming for Mang Biao, Yang Ji reached out his hand, intending to give a warning, but just then, the ghost face from the mushroom cap moved like a wisp of green smoke, opened its ferocious mouth wide, and fiercely bit down on Mang Biao''s head.


    No external injuries appeared, and no blood sttered, but Mang Biao screamed in shock as if his soul had been stung.


    But his reaction was swift; his body shook, and his protective True Qi burst forth, instantly shattering the ghost face biting his head into soul particles.


    "Damn it, did this mushroom just bite me?" After a moment of stun, Mang Biao''s face turned ashen, and amidst the curses, he swung his ax and cut the mushroom in front of him in two.


    "Be careful, these nts are problematic!" The three Nascent Soul True Monarchs nced at Mang Biao, instantly discovering the clue.


    It was at this moment that countless Glowing Insects in the sky suddenly erupted into a dazzling bright light, blinding everyone with a sh of white, leaving them unable to see anything.


    The next instant, those Ancient Qiu Trees, Devil-faced Mushrooms, and Blue Fansy Herbs all sprang into action, unleashing deadly attacks on the crowd in that split second.


    Yang Ji, who was prepared for the assault of the ghost face turned into a wisp of green smoke heading for his head, remained calm. The Earth Spirit Fire emerged from his fingertips, turning into a tongue of me that wrapped around the ghost face, burning it to ash in an instant.


    Simultaneously, one of the Ancient Qiu Trees closed its sharp branches and thrust them towards his heart like a spear.


    Deploying the Water Tracing Sword Technique, Yang Ji''s Flying Sword in hand, he thrust it forward sharply, where the tip of the sword met the tip of the branch like a needle to wheat, ng, with the Flying Sword proving to be the victor, the Ancient Qiu Tree recoiled in pain.


    In their perception, the group was not in disarray; those who descended as Qi Refining Cultivators were few and far between, mostly Foundation Establishment Cultivators.


    With the warning from the three Nascent Soul True Monarchs, everyone showed exceptionalbat readiness, and in a series of moves, they either repelled or cut down the Ancient Qiu Trees and Ghost Faces.


    After five breaths, rity returned to the world, and upon looking around, the group found to their surprise that the remaining Ancient Qiu Trees, Devil-faced Mushrooms, and Blue Fansy Herbs had uprooted themselves and scampered off.


    The Glowing Insects also formed a cluster, howling as they flew into the distance.


    The sight of these creatures fleeing was somewhatical and frustrating.


    "Everyone, be cautious, something is off here. So many spirit-possessed creatures, yet hidden so well," True Monarch Chihuo frowned slightly.


    "Let''s move on!" True Monarch Nankui took the lead and walked on.


    With the absence of the obstructing vegetation, the way was clear for the group, but soon another obstacle presented itself.


    A stone forest stood before them, with stout stone pirs erect on the ground like chess pieces.


    Yang Ji nced over and saw [Formation, Protective Array.]


    "Protective Array?" As he murmured to himself, he saw True Monarch Nankui leap up and throw a punch forward.


    A huge fist of Spiritual Power shone brilliantly, unleashing a boundless force that mmed into the stone forest.


    However, with a hum, a semi-transparent protective shield rose from the stone forest, nullifying his attack.


    Realizing this, True Monarch Nankui''s brows knitted even more, "There''s a protective restriction; my attack did nothing."


    "There''s a Spatial Restriction on the outside, and now a Protective Restriction here, both beyond the reach of a Nascent Soul True Monarch''s power. I wonder what high being dwells here. Are we to leave or stay?" True Monarch Chihuo looked sideways and asked.


    "If there''s truly a high being here, and the Cave Mansion has been destroyed by the earthquake, surely they won''t remain indifferent," said True Monarch Nankui, turning his gaze to True Monarch Ling Gu.


    True Monarch Ling Gu hesitated for a moment, then took a step forward, bowed, and called out, "Cann Sect''s Ling Gu seeks an audience with the senior!"


    "Nanyuan Sect''s Nankui seeks an audience with the senior!" True Monarch Nankui stepped forward and bowed as he called out.


    True Monarch Chihuo also stepped forward and shouted, "Changqing Sect''s Chihuo seeks an audience with the senior!"


    Seeing their actions, those behind followed suit, bowing slightly and showing their respect.


    As they bowed, Yang Ji continued to gaze forward, past the [Stone Forest], but found no information of a high being nor any danger.


    Still, he kept silent.


    Thirty breathster, the three Nascent Soul True Monarchs slowly rose, exchanged nces, and began to form their Spiritual Light Clones, heading toward the stone forest.


    Boom!


    Those stone pirs suddenly came to life, moving rapidly and chaotically, constantly blocking the path of the Spiritual Light Clones.


    "This is an automatic triggering array, once someone steps on thatnd, the array will activate," Ling Gu looked for a while and said, "Luckily, it''s just pure protection and interception without attack. This might be simply a gateway, not wanting people to barge into the forbidden area behind. It seems the expert who set it up must be a person of good virtue."


    "What about those attacking nts? How do you exin that?" Nankui frowned.


    "Those should just be native nts living underground. The fact that they''ve all turned into spirits probably means a senior who lived here in the past refined them with a special technique to guard the door," guessed Ling Gu.


    "I think so too. This expert''s strength must be very formidable. If they really wanted to keep guardian creatures, their power wouldn''t be so weak," Red Fire said immediately, "In that case, let''s go deeper into the stone forest. The stone forest is in a chaotic state with no discernible pattern, we''ll have to find our own way through. Whether we can get in or not depends on our own fate."


    "A spiritual clone advances forward; the stone pirs will block the way, but when the clone retreats, the pirs will automatically make way. There should be no dangers inside the stone forest; everyone can give it a try," Ling Gu said, as he stepped into the stone forest together with True Monarch Nan Kui and True Monarch Red Fire.


    The others exchanged nces and then followed them into the stone forest.


    In a moment of contemtion and for the sake of safety, Yang Ji still turned his head to Mang Biao and said, "Follow me!"


    Mang Biao was startled for a moment but followed suit.


    Inside the stone formation, the movement of the stone pirs was constant, and everyone needed to find a way forward through the shifting gaps to pass through the stone forest.


    Often one person would pass through, but if the next person tried to follow their footsteps, the nearby pir would move to block the way.


    It was like checking tickets for a high-speed train, one ticket per person at the entrance.


    But if you were quick enough, two could slip through on one ticket.


    At this moment, seeing Yang Ji set off first, Mang Biao hurriedly stuck close behind him.


    Just as everyone had entered the stone forest for about three breaths'' time.


    A rumbling noise came from the path they hade from, and everyone turned to look back, their faces instantly changing.


    "It''s demonic beasts. I didn''t expect that the beasts, seeing the spirituality reaching for the heavens, would also want toe in for a share," someone remarked.


    "There''s a Demon King inside!" The crowd saw three masses of ck demonic Qi rolling towards them and were startled.


    Only a Demon King could transform into a mass of demonic Qi capable of flying. Without hesitation, everyone rushed toward the front of the stone forest to escape; otherwise, they would face a fierce battle with the demonic beasts.


    The demonic beasts lunged in from behind,manded by the Demon King, and surged into the stone forest en masse.


    Yang Ji looked at the information disyed: "Left", "Right", "Left", "Forward"...


    All the way unobstructed, he managed to break out of the stone forest swiftly.


    However, Mang Biao, lost in a moment of distraction, was blocked off inside the stone forest.


    As the demonic beasts rushed in, a great battle soon erupted within the stone forest.


    In the midst of observation.


    Whizz!


    A ck scorpion the size of a millstone, perhaps lucky, suddenly rushed out of the stone forest and flicked its tail hook at lightning speed aiming to strike him.


    "It''s actually a Level Ten ck Water Scorpion!" Yang Ji''s eyes narrowed, not daring to be careless, he immediately wielded his sword to defend, unleashing the Water Tracing Sword Technique in an instant. A whirlpool of sword energy formed, directly blocking the giant scorpion''s tail hook.


    Still, the tremendous force transmitted made him stagger back two steps.


    ng, ng, ng!


    The ck Water Scorpion kept attacking, its tail hook like a spear constantly lunging at Yang Ji.


    For a while, Yang Ji was on the defensive, continuously being pushed back, and was inwardly shocked: "This Level Ten Demon Beast is indeed formidable; I can only hold it off with the Water Tracing Sword Technique, and I''m still at a disadvantage."


    Without hesitation, his eyes shed and he unleashed the Sword Intent of Fire.


    With one strike of his sword, the sword qi spread like wildfire, engulfing the ck Water Scorpion. With a scream, the beast was shredded to pieces by the sword qi in an instant.


    Just then, a handsome and unrestrained man in white burst out from the stone forest.


    With spiritual light swirling in his eyes, seeing Yang Ji y the ck Water Scorpion with a single strike, he was taken aback at first, then a mysterious smile appeared on his face.


    The young man was a Golden Core True Person. Yang Ji saw that he was tagged with "Interested" above his head, and he couldn''t help frowning inwardly.


    Before he could react, the man shed him a grin, and attacked with his sword.


    Yang Ji was startled and prepared to defend, but Mang Biao suddenly burst out of the stone forest. Seeing someone making a move against hispanion, he was instantly enraged and swung his axe to attack.


    "Dare to hurt my little brother? You''re seeking death!"


    The man raised an eyebrow, nced at Mang Biao, then his Flying Sword darted out, a burst of Sword Light pushing Mang Biao back with force.


    Mang Biao was stunned, his heart sinking with shock: "This man is formidable; I''m no match for even a single strike of his sword. Who is he?"


    The moment Mang Biao moved, Yang Ji had already retreated.


    But the man, having knocked Mang Biao away, appeared unwilling to let him go and made a killing strike from mid-air towards him.


    "Why is this guy attacking me?" Yang Ji was utterly puzzled. With the sharpnessing towards his back sparking an urgent alert, he had no choice but to turn around and mount a defense.


    "Block with your strongest strike, or you''ll die by this sword of mine!" the man shouted.


    Yang Ji let out an angry shout, his body erupting with sword qi. In an instant he performed the Sword Intent of Fire, his sword qi dominant, overwhelming the space in a ferocious attack.


    "Indeed, it''s the Gui Cang Sword Technique!" seeing this, the man blocked the iing sword qi with a single strike, then stood upright with his sword, turning to Yang Ji with a grin and called out, "Little junior brother!"


    "Little junior brother?" At this call, Yang Ji was perplexed, but seeing that the man no longer held hostility, he rxed and asked with furrowed brows, "Who are you, senior?"


    "Senior?" The man looked surprised, breaking into easyughter and said, "I''m your senior brother, Li Changxiao!"

 Chapter 46: Chapter 46 Gui Cang Sword Technique

    "Li Changxiao?"


    Mang Biao eximed in astonishment, "Are you the Cann Sect''s most outstanding genius disciple, hailed as the most talented in a thousand years, Li Changxiao?"


    "So, you''re my younger brother''s senior brother."


    "Haha, family, family."


    "It''s like a flood sweeping through the Dragon King''s temple¡ªall a family dispute."


    Mang Biao said heartily to Li Changxiao, pping his disheveled robes, then turned to Yang Ji and chuckled sheepishly, "Hehe, younger brother, I didn''t expect him to be your senior brother. Why didn''t you tell me earlier?"


    [Had I known about your background, I wouldn''t have dared to detain you even if I had a hundred guts.] Mang Biao was internallymenting, his head filled with [worry] and [unease], appearing somewhat flustered for a moment.


    Yang Ji nced at him, then turned to look at Li Changxiao, cupping his fists in salute, he said, "So you are the elder, Li Changxiao!"


    "Still calling me elder? Fine, as you wish," Li Changxiao said with a slight smile, the [interested] above his head bing [somewhat interesting].


    Although he had gleaned one and a half moves from the shadows of the sword dao, Yang Ji still did not dare to arrogantly im close ties. After all, his spiritual root was too poor, and the owner of the sword dao shadows was a Nascent Soul True Monarch. Whether or not he would ept him as a disciple was still an issue, considering the matter of losing face.


    Yang Ji was very clear-headed, simr to how things are on Earth, knowing that climbing rtionships recklessly would only lead to disdain.


    However, he was quite interested in what Li Changxiao had just said and looked up to ask, "Elder, you just mentioned I was using the Gui Cang Sword Technique?"


    "Yes, the move you just executed was indeed from the Gui Cang Sword Technique, the Dao of Li Sword. The Dao of Li Sword represents the fire element, full of domineering power," exined Li Changxiao.


    "Besides that, there are also the Dao of Qian Sword, the Dao of Kun Sword, the Dao of Xun Sword, the Dao of Kan Sword, the Dao of Gen Sword, the Dao of Kui Sword, and the Shocking Sword Dao."


    "The Eight Swords of Innate Conception interweave and generate, transforming all phenomena of heaven and earth. Everything in the heaven and earth is contained within them, and even a single sword dao is extremely formidable. If the eight swords merge, it''s nearly invincible," Li Changxiao introduced.


    "There are seven other sword daos? How powerful it must be when the eight swords merge?" Yang Ji''s eyes suddenly shone bright.


    "This younger brother of mine didn''t even sparkle at the mention of my name, but he became genuinely enthusiastic when he heard of the eight kinds of sword dao. He must be someone truly focused on cultivation. No wonder he couldprehend one and a half moves from the shadows.


    If it were someone else, in front of me, they''d probably only try to tter and flock, with no genuine interest in discussing divine skills," Li Changxiao observed Yang Ji, nodding slightly to himself.


    Suddenly, his ears twitched, and he smiled, "Little junior brother, I have yet to achieve the merging of the eight swords, but I''m exceptionally skilled in merging these two swords. Watch closely!"


    As soon as Li Changxiao''s words fell, a Darkwater Beast with a powerful aura burst forth from the rock forest with a thunderous pounce.


    The Darkwater Beast, covered in hard scales with a head like a tiger, was ferociously unstoppable, charging straight at him.


    Seeing that Li Changxiao remained motionless, with his longsword still not lifted, Yang Ji raised his voice to warn, "Be careful, that''s a Demon Marshal Level Demonic Beast."


    Hearing this, Li Changxiao still did not move at all, his mouth instead revealing a thought-provoking smile.


    Seeing the [be at ease] above his head, Yang Ji still couldn''t help but sweat for him as the Darkwater Beast''s ws were about to touch his face.


    Just as the Darkwater Beast''s ws were about to reach three inches from Li Changxiao''s head, Ssst ssst ssst ssst ssst! His sword hand did not move, but a sh of sword light emerged before his eyes.


    In an instant, the Darkwater Beast was sliced into five pieces and fell with a crash, bing a pile of minced meat at Li Changxiao''s feet.


    "Such a fast sword!" Mang Biao''s pupils shrunk sharply, clicking his tongue internally, "If I were that Darkwater Beast..." As he thought this, he shuddered, not daring to imagine the grim spectacle of himself being dismembered.


    "A Demon Marshal Level Demonic Beast died just like that?" The scene tremendously shocked Yang Ji; he hadn''t even seen Li Changxiao draw his sword before the Darkwater Beast had already fallen.


    If it weren''t for the wind that carried a slicing sensation, if it weren''t for the reminder from the Golden Finger that "Sword Qi was piercingly cold," Yang Ji might even have doubted that Li Changxiao had drawn his sword at all.


    "Is my sword not very fast?" asked Li Changxiao, ncing sideways at Yang Ji, "The sword strike I just made had not only the dominating presence of the Dao of Li Sword but also the swiftness of the Dao of Xun Sword.


    The Dao of Xun Sword is like the wind, gentle at times with the grace of swirling blossoms and flicking willows, but when it enters a frenzy, it possesses the great power to destroy the dry and rotten. Combined with the fiery aspect of the Dao of Li Sword, it''s like a strong wind blowing over a wildfire, utterly unstoppable and invincible."


    "Little junior brother, once youe to the Sect, the master will personally teach you the other Sword Daos."


    "Chang Xiao, how did you get here?" Suddenly, True Monarch Ling Gu emerged from the stone forest and approached them.


    "Uncle Ling!" Li Changxiao bowed his hands in a salute and said, "A disciple sent me a message that there was spiritual light shooting up into the sky here, so I came to join in on the excitement."


    "I see," True Monarch Ling Gu nodded.


    "By the way, Uncle," Li Changxiao nced at Yang Ji and then transmitted a message to him. Turning back, surprise appeared on True Monarch Ling Gu''s face. He looked Yang Ji up and down before saying, "Are you telling me heprehended the Dao of Li Sword from the Sword Dao''s afterimage?"


    "Yes, Uncle," affirmed Li Changxiao with a nod.


    "Not bad at all, aside from you, he is the second person toprehend the Dao of Li Sword just from a segment of the Sword Dao''s afterimage. He must have an extraordinary aptitude. It seems you will have one more junior brother." True Monarch Ling Gu''s sharp aura slightly softened, and he smiled warmly at Yang Ji, "What''s your name?"


    Facing a True Monarch so directly, Yang Ji''s breathing quickened, and he immediately bowed, "I have seen True Monarch, I am Yang Ji!"


    "Yang Ji?" True Monarch Ling Gu nodded, speaking evenly, "Many demonic beasts havee from the outside. Stay close to Chang Xiao and myself, and do not wander off."


    "Thank you, True Monarch!" Yang Ji bowed again.


    True Monarch Ling Gu smiled as he looked at him and then turned back towards the stone forest.


    "This is bad, something''s not right. Tang Long and the others are blocked by demonic beasts," frowned Mang Biao, "I''ll go in and help them."


    "Wait!" Yang Ji suddenly reached out to stop him, because the information in front of him had changed [The Formation automatically shuts down as demonic beasts and humans inside reach the limit].


    Automatic shutdown?


    Why?


    Yang Ji''s eyes flickered with confusion.


    However, this was not the time to delve into these matters.


    As the stone formation stopped, the thick stone pirs instantly became motionless.


    After the initial surprise, the cultivators quickly fought their way out of the stone formation, and at the same time, the following demonic beasts were also catching up.


    "The stone formation has stopped?" Mang Biao was stunned, but then instantly snapped to action, charging forward to assist Tang Long and the others.


    "The stone formation has stopped!" True Monarch Ling Gu''s gaze sharply turned towards the three masses of dark demonic qi, sharing a nce with True Monarch Nan Kui and True Monarch of Fiery Fire not far away, as the information [y the Demon King] appeared above his head.


    Yang Ji was somewhat surprised, they were actually going to y the Demon King?


    "It''s rare to find a Demon King, as they rarely show themselves. I didn''t expect three to appear this time. Ultimately, they are sea demonic beasts; even as Demon Kings, their strength is limited onnd. I will go y them. Chang Xiao, take good care of your junior brother."


    As True Monarch Ling Gu finished speaking, he joined with True Monarch of Fiery Fire and True Monarch Nan Kui, charging out into battle.


    (There is one more chapter)

 Chapter 47: Chapter 47 Fu Dongliu

    The three Nascent Soul True Monarchs took on the three Demon Kings, while the remaining Demonic Beasts also rushed over.


    In the blink of an eye, human Cultivators and Demonic Beasts were engaged in battle.


    "Junior brother, go on, find a suitable Demonic Beast to practice on. With me here, no beast can harm you. Oh, right, not even those three Demon Kings ahead," Li Changxiao saw Yang Ji bring out his Flying Sword and said with augh.


    Yang Ji gave him a nce, deeply surprised.


    To match a Nascent Soul True Monarch, these Demon Kings... Could his cheap senior brother really be so powerful that he could withstand a Demon King with just a Golden Core?


    While he was deep in thought, a pungent stench suddenly hit his nostrils.


    Before him appeared a hideous frog the size of a water buffalo, its back covered with rotten flesh lumps, emitting a foul odor.


    He nced over and saw [Level 10 Fire Frog, agile and extremely fast, capable of releasing zing mes and shooting deathly poison mist. Weakness: vocal sac.]


    It was at the moment of eye contact.


    "Croak!"


    The buffalo-sized Fire Frog suddenly leaped, its massive body pounding down on him with the force of a mountain, seemingly intending to crush Yang Ji beneath its weight.


    Yang Ji smiled indifferently, took a slight step back, and dodged the Fire Frog''s pounce.


    Boom!


    The ground shook as itnded heavily, dirt flying, stirring up a scorching wave of air.


    At that moment.


    A stream of Sword Qi sliced through the void, aimed right at its vocal sac¡ªit was a strike that Yang Ji had unleashed in the midst of dodging.


    The Fire Frog''srge eyes looked at Yang Ji with a trace of a cold smile. With a croak, its vocal sac swelled, and its body shed red-hot as if it had been seared by an iron.


    It opened its mouth and exhaled a streak of me, incinerating the iing Sword Qi until nothing was left.


    Then it spat again, mes pouring forth non-stop, forming a massive fiery tongue that licked towards Yang Ji with a "whoosh."


    The mes rolled on, scorching the air in their path so fiercely that it hissed and crackled.


    Yang Ji only felt the temperature on his cheeks rising rapidly, as if they were about to split open from burning the next moment.


    "This is interesting."


    Yang Ji didn''t dodge or hide and said with a smile, "Then I shall fight fire with fire!"


    In the palm of his hand, he summoned the Earth Spirit Fire, the terrifying heat causing the surrounding air to ripple with visible waves of heat.


    He then clenched his fist and threw a punch, dispersing the iing waves of mes with his fist imbued with the destructive aura of Earth Spirit Fire.


    The Fire Frog''s gaze turned icy as its numerous decaying flesh lumps swelled.


    Streams of blue mist erupted, shriveling any vegetation they touched to ck dregs in an instant with a hissing sound.


    "Such potent corrosiveness!"


    Yang Ji couldn''t afford to be careless, continuously maneuvering his Flying Sword to sh streams of Sword Qi through the air.


    But as soon as they entered the blue mist, they werepletely corroded away.


    Yang Ji''s expression turned serious, realizing that ordinary sword moves were of no use against it.


    He immediately resorted to the Dao of Li Sword.


    With one sh, countless streams of Sword Qi, imbued with the fiery essence of Sword Intent, spread out like a gxy across the sky, rushing forward.


    The Fire Frog''s eyes revealed fear, as it felt an invisible force bearing down from the heavens and earth, as if it were facing not Sword Qi but a wild fire engulfing thend and sky.


    Knowing it would perish if it took this strike, the Fire Frog realized there was no escape from the Sword Qi that had locked on to it.


    It immediately spewed out mes, and the flesh lumps on its back continued to emit poison mist in an attempt to neutralize the Sword Qi.


    However, it had underestimated the ferocity of this strike.


    sh!


    The Sword Qi swept through, instantly chopping it into pieces.


    Yang Ji promptly pulled it over and procured the Demon Core.


    The next moment, he felt a cold re at his back, as if he had caught the attention of a primordial savage beast.


    He sharply turned his head and noticed not far away arge crocodile, two zhang long and covered in red, with a pair of blood-red eyes, staring at him with a murderous intent.


    "Hmm?" With a quick scan, Yang Ji instantly saw its details [Level 10 pinnacle Magma Crocodile, excels in speed and strength.]


    He immediately raised his hand, pointing his Longsword forward, fearlessly responding to its challenge.


    "Roar~" Seeing this, the Magma Crocodile let out an angry roar, its eyes brimming with boundless killing intent as it charged towards him, its heavy steps making the ground tremble.


    "Whoosh!"


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    The Magma Crocodile''s speed was extremely fast, and within a few bounding steps, it had closed in on Yang Ji. Its massive front paw raised high, it stomped directly towards Yang Ji.


    This stomping force was enough to make an average Ninth Layer of Qi Refining cultivator''s heart palpitate with anxiety, daring not to breathe.


    Yang Ji''s eyes sharpened, but with a single movement of his feet, several afterimages appeared, and he easily evaded the attack.


    The Magma Crocodile, annoyed, pursued its advantage, continuously tearing with its huge mouth andshing with its sturdy tail.


    Yang Ji executed the Light Body Skill, time and again avoiding the Magma Crocodile''s attacks.


    Always dodging without blocking was intentional on Yang Ji''s part; he wanted to train his response ability under high pressure.


    Facing different opponents and various methods, dealing with them calmly could deeply excavate his ownbat potential, umte battle experience, and enable him to face any enemy bravely in the future.


    Therefore, he would immerse himself in every battle with great care to extract experience.


    As the pursuit and attack went on, the Magma Crocodile was ferociously unstoppable, and seeing Yang Ji continuously fleeing, it felt both furiously angry and immensely satisfied.


    After a series of evasions, Yang Ji knew that with his current strength, even when facing tenth-order peak Demonic Beasts, his heart would be as still as water, without any fear.


    Perhaps it was the Dao of Li Sword that gave him a strong foundation; he couldn''t sense too much pressure and quickly adapted to the current pace of the chase.


    At that moment, he stopped dodging and made his move.


    Whoosh! The Light Body Skill was executed, and as his figure shifted, several afterimages appeared.


    As the Magma Crocodile''s huge tail cameshing, Yang Ji instantly executed the Water Tracing Sword Technique''s Sword Qi Whirlpool, with countless Sword Qi strangling and blocking the huge tail.


    Yang Ji''s wrist spun, and the Flying Sword within the whirlpool of Sword Qi fiercely twisted, immediately causing the Magma Crocodile to perform a death roll to dissolve the immense strangling force.


    The Magma Crocodile''s strength was truly immense; it burst open the Flying Sword in an instant and escaped the Sword Qi Whirlpool.


    But just as it was about to angrily counterattack, an evenrger Sword Qi, carrying the grand Sword Intent of fire, shed over and instantly tore it to shreds.


    "The Dao of Li Sword is too strong. Although I have only understood a fraction of the fire Sword Intent, when used against a tenth-order Magma Crocodile, it''s simply asymmetricalbat. With one sword, still just one sword!"


    Yang Ji marveled, his heart filled with endless longing for the other Sword Dao techniques of the Gui Cang Sword Technique. If all eight swords were to converge, and the Great Divine Power was achieved, he wondered what terrifying power would be unleashed with one strike.


    Without sparing much thought, he quickly regained hisposure, picked up the Magma Crocodile''s Demon Core, and resumed searching for his next target.


    But the next moment, with a beast roar in the distance,


    all the Demonic Beasts engaged in battle with human cultivators retreated rapidly, like the tide.


    In the distance, three majestic figures stood suspended in the air, watching as the three fleeing Demon Kings didn''t pursue but turned and sped to the crowd in front of them.


    "These Demonic Beasts have dyed us quite a bit. Let''s go, we continue to head deeper underground." True Monarch Ling Gu waved his hand, and the people moved on towards the depths of the underground world.


    After passing through the forest of stones, there were no obstacles ahead, and it was all tnd.


    The group walked cautiously and soon arrived at the end of this underground world.


    There was no way forward, only a cluster of Ancient Qiu Trees and Ghost Face Mushrooms trembling at the end.


    "What''s going on? Have wee to an end?" True Monarch Chi Huo frowned, faced with a rock wall mixed with brown soil, clearly there was no way forward.


    "There are spatial restrictions blocking outside, stone formations in the way, and spiritual light soaring to the sky. People have also found diamond shard wood and other trinkets. There can''t be nothing below."


    True Monarch Nan Kui knitted his brows and immediately cast spells bombarding the wall, but as pieces of the wall fell, nothing was revealed.


    The crowd was frustrated, but Yang Ji''s heart was filled with excitement. He looked at the rock wall in front of him, his eyes revealing information disyed.


    "Covering Restriction," "Spatial Transmission Restriction," "Practice Room," "Alchemy Room," "Herbal Garden," "Flower Garden," "Kitchen," "Fish Pond."


    "A ce of inheritance!"


    Obviously, there was a hidden space beyond!


    The reason why everyone else could not see it was that the covering restriction concealed it from their mortal eyes.


    At that moment, Yang Ji focused intently on the "Spatial Transmission Restriction," and soon there was information disyed, "Transferring condition, the first volume of Humanoid Weapon, cultivated to perfection by a predestined person."


    Then he saw the inscription on the surface of the Spatial Transmission Restriction, "My name is Fu Dongliu. In seeking a breakthrough, I traveled across the four seas and eight deserts, once cultivating in silence here for a thousand years."


    "One inheritance, realized here, left here, as the Heavenly Dao cycles, endlessly. The predestined one shall obtain it."


    "A predestined person? Am I not your predestined person?" Yang Ji felt invigorated.


    But his excitement quickly subsided, as more text appeared.


    "I have imprinted ten copies of the first volume of the Humanoid Weapon and scattered them across the Endless Sea. Two hundred yearster, my cave mansion will open and the inheritance will emit a signal. Anyone who cultivates the Humanoid Weapon, feeling the signal, maye and fight for the chance."


    "Left in the 18th year of Xianhua. It has been a hundred years, and in another hundred years, the cave mansion will open, and the inheritance will send out its signal. Those who have cultivated the Humanoid Weapon, sensing it, wille in droves to fight for the opportunity?"


    "But, human calctions are no match for the heavenly ones, oh! The earthquake directly split open the dwelling of this predecessor. It appears that the living quarters were also affected, otherwise, the diamond shard wood would not have leaked out. It must be that the Spatial Restriction has repaired the breach on its own."


    "In that case, as long as I cultivate the Humanoid Weapon to perfection within a hundred years, I do not need to wait for the inheritance signal and can take it into my possession early, leaving those whoeter stunned!"


    Yang Ji''s expression flickered slightly, and he felt an inner thrill.


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 Chapter 48: Chapter 48 Genius Deserves Attention (Part 1)

    Everyone looked around in confusion, following the surge of Spiritual Light downwards, only to find such an oue?


    Nothing at all?


    Not even a single thatched hut was seen, which inevitably made everyone extremely frustrated.


    True Monarch Nan Kui''s frown revealed his unwillingness to ept this, and he stretched out his right hand, grasping a shivering Ghost Face Mushroom from the air.


    After a session of soul searching, he still found nothing.


    He then continued soul searching the Ancient Qiu Tree and Glowing Insects, only to disappointingly shake his head as well.


    Seeing this, True Monarch Ling Gu and True Monarch Chihuo did likewise, proceeding to not even spare the Ghost Face Mushrooms, Ancient Qiu Trees, Glowing Insects, or even the Blue Fansy Herbs.


    They conducted continuous soul searches and life essence detections, but they came up with nothing.


    They couldn''t help but feel extremely frustrated.


    "That soaring Spiritual Light must have been the energy released from the destruction of the external Spatial Restriction. But then, how to exin those fragments of vajra wood that flowed out? I believe there must be a profound mystery hidden beneath us; it''s just that our cultivation is too low to perceive it," said True Monarch Chihuo, his brows knit with concentration, speaking thus.


    "In that case, we have no choice but to return to the sect and request the Supreme to investigate," said True Monarch Ling Gu, surveying the rock wall as he spoke.


    "A Divinity Transformation Supreme conducting the investigation? The predecessor who created the Humanoid Weapon was clearly involved with the ''Dao,'' meaning at the very least they were of the Void Refinement Realm.


    Even if a Divinity Transformation Supreme were to take action, they might not be able to detect anything, and even if they did uncover the concealment restriction, we''d still face the obstacle of the Spatial Transmission Restriction. To gain entrance to the heritage site beyond, the chance remains slim.


    The predecessor who left the legacy surely set conditions for teleportation, and it seems likely that ordinary people would definitely not be able to break through the restriction," Yang Ji''s eyes shed, his mind racing with these thoughts.


    "No time to dy, let''s go!" True Monarch Nan Kui''s body shed with a yellow brilliance and he immediately started walking away.


    Below True Monarch Chihuo''s feet, mes surged as he too turned around.


    "Chang Xiao, young friend, we should go as well!" True Monarch Ling Gu looked back, nced at Yang Ji and Li Changxiao, and then, seizing the two, he exercised the art of instant movement and fled outwards.


    "Hey hey hey, wait for me." Mang Biao panicked, his heart skipping a beat as he inwardly cursed, worried that Ling Gu might just take his little brother away like that. What about his injury?


    With that thought, his expression changed, his body''s Spiritual Light surged, and he desperately sped up at an extreme pace to chase after them.


    The instantaneous movement technique of a Nascent Soul True Monarch is indeed swift; with a shift of heaven and earth, in just a blink of an eye, they arrived above the waterfall.


    Yang Ji was inwardly amazed by such extreme speed, which was terrifyingly fast.


    Once outside, True Monarch Ling Gu wiped his Storage Bag and took out a piece of Spell Paper. With a light tap, Spiritual Light shed and the Spell Paper transformed into a palm-sized Spiritual Bird that flew rapidly into the distance.


    "Sending a message to the Supreme with a Spiritual Bird won''t take long before the Supreme will rush over," he said.


    Afterpleting these actions, True Monarch Ling Gu turned to look at Yang Ji with a benign smile and said, "Young friend, where do you live? I''ll escort you there."


    Yang Ji was surprised by Ling Gu''s attitude towards him, which was perhaps too kind, considering the switch from Li Changxiao to him. Just as he was about to speak, a loud shouting voice came from below the waterfall.


    "True Monarch, he lives with me on ck Wind Ind!" Mang Biao emerged like a beam of Spiritual Light,ing out breathlessly, and seeing that everyone was still there, he raced over impatiently.


    "ck Wind Ind? Let''s go, then. We can talk on ck Wind Ind," said Ling Gu with a smile, his body radiating Spiritual Light that enveloped everyone, including Tang Long and Mang Biao.


    The next instant, he employed the technique of instant movement at extreme speed once again.


    In barely more than ten breaths'' time, they had arrived at ck Wind Ind¡ªthis was a distance that Mang Biao and others had flown at full strength for a whole day and night.


    Seeing the slightly shocked expression in Yang Ji''s eyes, Ling Guughed and said, "My speed is fast, butpared to those mighty beings who can tear through space to travel, it''s just like a child flying a kite, nothing worth mentioning."


    Then he turned to look at Mang Biao, "You''re the Ind Master, aren''t you?"


    As Ling Gu looked at him, Mang Biao quickly nodded his head and said with an enthusiastic smile, "True Monarch, please,e and have a seat on the ind!"


    Ling Gu nodded lightly.


    Mang Biao hurriedly led everyone onto the ind and quickly arranged a well-constructed secret chamber for Yang Ji, Ling Gu, and Li Changxiao.


    At this moment, Mang Biao paced back and forth outside the secret chamber, his brows furrowed in frustration, his heart filled with trepidation.


    What are they discussing?


    Will my little brother reveal how I detained him? If the True Monarch gets angry, will he cleave me alive?


    This... I probably shouldn''t have brought them here.


    With a mournful expression, Mang Biao peeked inside from time to time, muttering anxiously under his breath.


    "Young friend, are you surprised by our warm reception of you?" Inside the secret chamber, True Monarch Ling Gu said with a warm smile.


    Yang Ji nodded, truly puzzled. He was just a Qi Refining Trainee, why would a Nascent Soul True Monarch treat him with such kindness?


    "Because you are a genius, and geniuses should be greatly valued," True Monarch Ling Gu said matter-of-factly.


    "..."


    Yang Ji was taken aback and ttered by True Monarch Ling Gu''s frankpliment, feeling slightly overwhelmed. He humbly replied, "Senior, I am only of lower-grade Spiritual Root, far from a genius."


    True Monarch Ling Gu shook his head: "No, I am speaking of your perceptiveness!"


    "There are many spiritual objects in this world that can improve one''s Spiritual Root, but those with outstanding perceptiveness are rare indeed."


    "The further one progresses in cultivation, the more important perceptiveness bes."


    "As the saying goes, achieving the Dao is difficult, and it is difficult precisely because understanding the Dao is hard!"


    "I can honestly say that it''s your exceptional perceptiveness that has captured my attention," Ling Gu True Monarch exined.


    True Monarch Ling Gu smiled and said, "Young friend, if you were to join our Cann Sect, not to mention my attention, as long as you demonstrate sufficient perceptiveness and potential, even the Divinity Transformation supremes would revolve around you."


    "For instance, Chang Xiao is a personal disciple of the Divinity Transformation supreme, as well as nominally a disciple of Jian Yuanzi. The sect''s Alchemy grandmasters attend to him daily, the people from the Dietary Hall ask him cheerfully what he would like to eat today, dragon liver or phoenix gall?"


    "Despite being the supreme existence within the sect, they are on call around the clock, serving Chang Xiao."


    "Feeling frustrated with cultivation? The supremees to enlighten."


    "Lacking battle experience? The supreme personally spars with you."


    "Confused about cultivation? Come, the supreme will take you out to clear your mind."


    "Want to learn a new cultivation technique? All the techniques and methods in the Technique Hall are at his disposal," said Ling Gu True Monarch.


    ?


    This treatment? Being attended to by a Divinity Transformation supreme is practically like living as an emperor. Yang Ji swallowed hard, finding it unbelievable, and couldn''t help but stealthily nce at Li Changxiao.


    Noticing Yang Ji''s expression, True Monarch Ling Gu smiled slightly and said, "Young friend, if you join our sect, all that I mentioned just now¡ªthe Divinity Transformation supremes, Alchemy grandmasters, Dietary Hall, and even a partner¡ªall will be properly arranged for you."


    "I can be matched with a partner?" Yang Ji was taken aback.


    "Ahem, of course, but that also requires their agreement. However, if you take a fancy to any Immortal Fairy, I''m sure the sect''s upper echelons would be happy to speak on your behalf. That being said, I believe that no Immortal Fairy could refuse the favor of a handsome genius like yourself," True Monarch Ling Gu said with a smile, generously bestowing his praise.


    "Am I really worthy?" Overwhelmed by suchpliments, Yang Ji felt somewhat ted, speaking with less confidence than before.


    "Ahem, you are not quite there yet; what I''ve described is the top treatment, which Chang Xiao currently enjoys. If you wish to reach this level, you''ll need to disy the expected perceptiveness. Mastering the Sword Dao Shadow technique is enough to draw the sect''s attention, but to lean the resources further in your favor, you''ll have to work hard on your own."


    "Based on the perceptiveness you have shown so far, you can enjoy the treatment of a Quasi-Nascent Soul Zhenjun, with all the techniques and methods of the sect open for you to cultivate at will. Additionally, the cultivation resources such as Medicine Pills, Cave Mansion, Spirit Stone, and so forth are also of this level," said True Monarch Ling Gu.

 Chapter 49: Chapter 49 Genius Deserves Attention (Part 2)

    "All the cultivation techniques and arts in the Sect are open to me? Including the top-level techniques, supreme arts, and even Great Divine Powers?" Yang Ji swallowed hard, truly somewhat astonished. The Sect''s offer was too good to be true, so good that he felt it was somewhat unreal. Could it be a pyramid scheme?


    Ling Gu True Monarchughed and said, "It''s not that we give you the entirety of it all at once, but rather we provide them to you one scroll at a time for you toprehend. Once you have mastered one, you can continue to apply to learn the next."


    "In this process, the greater your exhibited potential and understanding, the corresponding standard of treatment will be elevated."


    "Never mind the top-level techniques and arts, if you are outstanding enough, the Sect would eagerly present all Divine Arts before you for your cultivation. Besides, haven''t you already learned half of a Great Divine Power from Sword Dao Shadows?"


    Ling Gu True Monarch paused for a moment, then continued, "Talented disciples are the most valued in our Cann Sect. As long as you perform exceptionally well, the Sect will provide you with the corresponding cultivation resources. We are certainly not stingy like other Sects, where disciples have to fight to the death for a mere Medicine Pill. That doesn''t happen in our Cann Sect."


    "If a Sect is afraid of wasting resources and doesn''t cultivate its outstanding disciples, one can only say that the Sect is shortsighted."


    "A Sect''s enduring prosperity is not dependent on numbers, but on top cultivators."


    "A Divinity Transformation supreme can ensure the Sect''s strength, and a Void Refining Expert can push the Sect to new heights."


    "The Sect spares no effort in nurturing Chang Xiao because the potential he has shown in his cultivation is unmatched, and the entire Sect treats him as a Void Refining Seed."


    "The Sect will not suppress talent, for talent is the Sect''s future."


    "If your exhibited aptitude and understanding are as outstanding as Chang Xiao''s, then the Sect will spare no effort to find you Spiritual Objects that can enhance your Spiritual Roots. All you need to do is focus on your cultivation."


    "Further, the opportunity to go to Dao Sect will include you as well."


    "Dao Sect, that is where Loose Immortals reside, Immortal Artifacts, Immortal Qi, Immortal Pills, and a variety of unimaginable and supremely powerful Divine Skills and secrets exist. If one can join the Dao Sect, it is truly like one foot stepping into the Immortal Realm, an immense stroke of fortune."


    "Young friend, since you were able toprehend a technique and a half from Sword Dao Shadows, it seems you are fated with our Cann Sect. If you were to join our Sect, you would surely shine brightly and your prospects would be limitless."


    Ling Gu True Monarch paused, then smiled and said, "Of course, whether you join or not, all of this still depends on your personal desire."


    Such benefits were irresistible, and Yang Ji would be lying if he said he didn''t want to join. However, thinking of his own cultivation and qualifications, he hesitated, then said, "Senior, I am currently at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining. Do I qualify to join the Sect?"


    "You are at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining with a Lower-grade Spiritual Root. ording to the rules, you would be able to join as an External Affairs Disciple in three years. To maintain the Sect''s rules, I will personallye to fetch you in three years," Ling Gu True Monarch pondered, then suddenly spoke.


    "There is no need to trouble the True Monarch. When the timees, I will make my way there on my own," responded Yang Ji, truly overwhelmed by such favor. The Sect held talent in high esteem indeed.


    Li Changxiao nced at Yang Ji and narrowed his eyes slightly before transmitting to Ling Gu True Monarch, "Uncle-Master, the rules restrict the mediocre. With the brother''s understanding, he is fully qualified for an exception to the rules. Why wait three years?"


    "Chang Xiao, the human heart is multifaceted, and good and evil are hard to discern. You wouldn''t want the Sect to cultivate an evil person, would you? These three years will be a chance to observe his temperament," replied Ling Gu True Monarch through transmission.


    "Then let''s follow Uncle-Master''s advice," agreed Li Changxiao with a silent nod.


    "Young friend, with that being said, let''s agree on this: I will wait for you in the Sect in three years," Ling Gu True Monarch said, smiling as he stood up. Yang Ji and Li Changxiao followed him out of the secret chamber.


    He hadn''t gone far when Nascent Soul True Monarch Ling Gu turned back and said, "By the way, young friend, why don''t youe and live on Changhuan Ind with me? Whatever you need, you can just tell me, and I can look after your safety as well."


    "No thank you, senior, I''ve gotten used to living here." Living under the supervision of a Nascent Soul True Monarch was a bit too much for Yang Ji, and he immediately shook his head and politely declined.


    "In that case, I will send a Golden Core Disciple to be your protector for the next three years, to ensure your safety," Nascent Soul True Monarch Ling Gu added.


    "Senior, there''s really no need, I am Yang Ji''s elder brother, am I not his protector? I, Mang Biao, can guarantee his safety!" Mang Biao stepped forward and vigorously patted his chest.


    "Yes, senior, with Brother Mang Biao here, there shouldn''t be many in the Demonic Stench Sea who can hurt me." Yang Ji understood Nascent Soul True Monarch Ling Gu''s thoughts; sending someone over was half for his protection and half to keep an eye on him.


    Just thinking about someone watching his every move made him feel extremely ufortable.


    Mang Biao was somewhat better, though. Although he also kept an eye on him, it was only to prevent him from leaving the ind and did not interfere with his life, which allowed him a lot more freedom.


    And now that he had established a rtionship of "brothers in the Dao" with Li Changxiao, even if Mang Biao were lent a hundred times his boldness, he would not dare do anything to harm him, so he once again declined Nascent Soul True Monarch Ling Gu''s kind offer.


    Mang Biao, hearing Yang Ji speak such words, was naturally overjoyed, incessantly fawning and winking, a far cry from his past rough and domineering air, bing the very image of a littleckey. It seemed for the sake of treating his condition, he too was all in.


    "If that''s the case, very well!"


    Nascent Soul True Monarch Ling Gu sized up Mang Biao and said to Yang Ji with a smile, "Young friend, for the next fifty years, it''s my turn to guard Changhuan Ind, meaning for most of that time I will be in the Demonic Stench Sea region. If you need anything, you can alwayse and find me."


    "Anytime? What identity does this Yang Ji have to make a greatly admired Nascent Soul True Monarch treat him so well?" Mang Biao stared at Yang Ji, his eyes rolling around, utterly baffled, and at the same time, he began harboring thoughts of currying extra favor.


    When even a Nascent Soul True Monarch values someone highly, holding onto their coattails can never be wrong!


    "Thank you for your profound kindness, senior. If there is any need, I will certainlye and trouble senior," said Yang Ji, bowing respectfully.


    "Well then, I''ll return to Changhuan Ind now. Chang Xiao, what about you? Would you like to visit the ind?" Nascent Soul True Monarch Ling Gu looked toward Li Changxiao.


    "No thank you, Master Uncle, I n to return to the sect," Li Changxiao said.


    "Hmm, very well," Nascent Soul True Monarch Ling Gu gave everyone a nce, then soared into the sky, vanishing into the horizon.


    "Junior brother, in three years, I will be waiting for you in front of the sect," Li Changxiao said with a slight smile, then leaped up into the sky, swiftly bing a speck that disappeared from view.


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 Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Qi Cultivation Level 10

    Watching Ling Gu True Monarch and Li Changxiao depart, Yang Ji was overwhelmed with emotion.


    He hadn''t expected a remnant of the Sword Dao to bring him such a tremendous opportunity, truly a surprise.


    If he really went to the Cann Sect in three years'' time, he would be treated as a Quasi-Nascent Soul Zhenjun, a level of esteem so high it made countless cultivators look up in envy.


    Such treatment bestowed upon most cultivators would inevitably lead to a sense of pride.


    But Yang Ji felt none, for even a genius like Li Changxiao, ustomed to top-tier treatment, did not be prideful, how could he, Yang Ji, allow himself to be conceited?


    The path of immortality is boundless, Qi Cultivation is merely the beginning, and the road to bing an immortal is long, very long.


    The journey ahead is extensive, and to be bewildered by momentary sess will only bind one''s limbs and blind one''s eyes.


    Although the present is good, the future is even more splendid.


    Because the stakes were so high, Yang Ji felt a twinge of apprehension in his heart, yet he also harbored a glimmer of hope.


    Standing upon the shoulders of the Cann Sect, a giant, he could gaze upon the Dao Sect and the path to immortality.


    His goal was clear: to ascend step by step to the highest heights and achieve undying longevity.


    Before bing an immortal, all beauties are but illusions.


    Time slips by, beauty fades, a hundred years in a sh, a millennium in a moment, and even ten thousand years are but a brief slumber in the river of time.


    Beneath the quest for immortality, the fleeting years bury countless cultivators.


    Without bing immortal, no matter how splendid one''s life, in the end, it amounts to nothing but a handful of dust.


    All that may be cherished in peoples'' hearts could simply be the Cave Mansion and the legacy one leaves behind.


    Indeed, one''s life may be carried on in an alternative form by future generations, but what they carry is merely the will and the lineage of one''s pursuit for immortality, not your living, breathing soul.


    Not that soul which can appreciate the beauty of the world, that beautiful soul capable of sensing the vibrancy of life.


    Without immortality, all is but vanity!


    The Cann Sect brought him immense hope; Yang Ji wanted to seize it, to risk all for the chance.


    ....


    Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, a year had passed.


    Everything on ck Wind Ind remained as usual.


    Yang Ji cultivated methodically.


    During this period, he also noticed several unusual gazes, presumably from a few cultivators on the ind who had be Ling Gu True Monarch''s informants, secretly observing him.


    But Yang Ji was forthright in his life, not necessarily a paragon of virtue, but certainly not one of great evil.


    He always carried a principle of conduct in his heart.


    One-third caution, one-third kindness, one-third sincerity, and one-tenth reserved for the ruthlessness and decisiveness of the Golden Finger.


    In this life, people are perplexed by their existence, and although good deeds rarely lead to good karma, he still retained six parts of kindness and sincerity, just to live without regrets.


    Yang Ji did not deliberately disguise his daily actions, handling them with openness.


    The Cann Sect was assessing him, and in turn, he was also assessing the Cann Sect.


    If their temperaments matched, then they would walk the Great Dao together, assisting each other on the road to immortality.


    If not, then they would choose different paths and not scheme together.


    He did not let their observations affect his peace of mind and carried on as usual.


    During this time, it is worth mentioning that as the demonic power within him was gradually purged, Mang Biao grew increasingly excited, and his search for the Demon Companion Herb became ever more fervent.


    The number of aged Demon Companion Herbs that Yang Ji possessed had also increased: he had over a hundred samples that were more than a hundred years old, more than thirty that were over two hundred years old, and even one that was over three hundred years old.


    So many high-grade Demon Companion Herbs gave him an even more leisurely array of choices.


    The efficacy of the Demon Essence Pills he refined also improved.


    So much so, that within two and a half years¡ªnot even reaching three¡ªhis cultivation not only reached the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining but had also advanced a great step, reaching the peak of the Tenth Layer of Qi Refining.


    At this moment in his Dantian, the Spiritual Power was as profound as the ocean, extremely pure; this scene resembled the rolling mists atop a mountain at dawn, filling the entire Spirit Sea.


    However, at this time, it was difficult for Yang Ji''s cultivation to advance any further.


    Because the Ling Water Technique he was cultivating was only a low-level cultivation technique, incapable of purifying the Spiritual Power from a gaseous state to a liquid form.


    ```


    Thus unable to break through to Foundation Establishment, unable to create a "Spiritual Difference" between the spiritual power within and the free-floating spiritual energy outside, to form an aura.


    The level of Foundation Establishment represents a transformation of spiritual power, as well as a leap in life.


    At this stage, one can manipte the aura generated by the Spiritual Difference to fly through the air without using any techniques.


    At the same time, one can also use the aura to twist attacks, forming a defense.


    A Foundation Establishment expert can change the direction of an attack with a single grab of the hand, or directlypress the aura to force the attack to copse and vanish.


    Compared to Qi Cultivation, the strength of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator has reached another level.


    The spiritual power inside the body transforms into Jade Liquid, bing ten to dozens of times more robust, and the techniques invoked are much more powerful.


    No matter how skilled a Qi Refining Cultivator is inbat techniques, they cannot withstand the saturated attack of "One Force Overpowers Ten Meetings" pouring down from a Foundation Establishment Cultivator in full force.


    To reach Foundation Establishment, a cultivation technique of at least intermediate level is essential¡ªthis is the biggest obstacle for ordinary nomadic cultivators to advance.


    Yang Ji also cannot break through, the remaining days he begins to madly practice alchemy and cultivate Humanoid Weapons, as well as find time for sparring with Mang Biao.


    The demonic power inside Mang Biao is almostpletely removed by Yang Ji, who is extremely enthusiastic and obliging.


    All requests are fully satisfied.


    With Mang Biao, a Golden Core True Person, as a sparring partner, Yang Ji''sbat skills are growing more formidable, and his usage of the Dao of Li Sword is bing increasingly proficient.


    Cultivation is important, and so is technique. Not drawing a sword does not mean my sword is not sharp.


    The tragic fate of my nominal master, whose foundation was destroyed, is vivid in my mind; Yang Ji certainly does not want to follow in his footsteps.


    If I truly be an immortal, I could then use a body containing a Supreme Spiritual Root to burn on behalf of my nominal master, dissipating his life''s resentment.


    ...


    Time flies, half a year passes in a sh, and three years have arrived.


    [Name: Yang Ji]


    [Spiritual Root: Inferior]


    [Life Span: 28/100]


    [Realm: Tenth Layer of Qi Refining (51200/51200)]


    [Cultivation Technique: Ling Water Technique (Low-Level)]


    [Great Divine Power Technique: Humanoid Weapon - Volume One (Proficient)]


    [Great Divine Power Technique: Gui Cang Sword Technique - Dao of Li Sword (Six Parts Sword Intent)]


    [Techniques: Water Tracing Sword Technique (Perfected), Light Body Skill (Perfected)]


    Yang Ji looked at his attributes, quite satisfied, and then turned his gaze to the sky, as if waiting for something.


    Seeing Yang Ji standing on the edge of the cliff, staring into the sky, Mang Biao couldn''t help but feelplicated emotions rise within him. He walked over and said with a smile, "Little brother, you''re heading to Cann Sect, aren''t you?"


    "Yes, it''s time for Cann Sect to recruit External Affairs Disciples again, and if nothing goes wrong, I''ll be leaving today," Yang Ji said with a light smile.


    "Ah, little brother, then you muste back to visit your big brother often," Mang Biao said with a sigh, his eyes expressing a deep sense of reluctance.


    Yang Ji nced at him and said, "Are you worried you won''t have anyone to help you remove the demonic power after you take the Demon Essence Pills?"


    "Cough cough, would your big brother be that kind of person? I really just want you toe back and visit often," Mang Biao said, sneakily ncing at him with a slightly guilty conscience.


    "Coming back is not impossible, but you''d better have the Demon Companion Herb ready for me; I''ll trade it for Medicine Pills," Yang Ji said with a slight smile.


    "Eh, where''s thating from, little brother? What''s mine is yours! You can just take it when youe back," Mang Biao''s eyes brightened as he patted his chest with a hearty assurance.


    As the two conversed, a ck dot suddenly appeared on the horizon and rapidly erged before their eyes.


    The arrival was none other than Ling Gu Zhenjun.


    Seeing the visitor, Yang Ji''s heart settled a bit; it seemed he had passed the examination.


    "Young friend, let''s go, I''ll take you to the sect!" Ling Gu Zhenjun said with a smile.


    "Thank you, senior!" Yang Ji responded deeply and respectfully, without any pretense of refusal.


    "Then let''s go," Ling Gu Zhenjun said as he grabbed Yang Ji and flew into the sky.


    "Little brother, remember toe back, I''ll definitely have the Demon Companion Herb ready for you," Mang Biao shouted towards the rapidly vanishing ck dots in the distance.


    ```

 Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Becoming a Disciple of Jian Yuanzi

    The speed of the Nascent Soul True Monarch was extremely fast, flying through the air, the world below stretched into streaks of afterimages.


    In half a day''s time, the two had already arrived at Cann Ind and flew above the Cann Sect.


    "Below us lies the Cann Sect,"


    Following True Monarch Ling Gu''s gaze, Yang Ji saw a majestic mountain range that stretched for thousands of miles, its shape like a dragon, winding endlessly beyond sight, truly magnificent and stirring the soul to its core.


    Looking down from a height of a thousand yards, all that met the eye were peaks and deep valleys without number.


    Straining his eyesight to take a closer look, one could see on the mountain peaks numerous magnificent waterfalls, like the Milky Way in a reverse cascade, descending along the cliffs for a thousand yards in breathtaking splendor.


    Atop the peaks among the ancient trees, spiritual birds asionally flew past, emitting clear calls, creating an utterly celestial atmosphere.


    Before Yang Ji could take a closer look, True Monarch Ling Gu, grasping him, flew toward a mountain peak sharp as a sword.


    As they approached, Yang Ji discovered a middle-aged man standing in the void in front of the mountain peak.


    That man, with a refined and elegant face and a warm smile, wore a white robe conveying a strong aura of immortal dao, identical to the figure in the "Sword Dao Shadow," unmistakably Jian Yuanzi.


    Seeing True Monarch Ling Gu and Yang Ji approaching, Jian Yuanzi smiled slightly and said, "Junior Brother!"


    "Senior Brother, I''ve brought the person to you," said True Monarch Ling Gu as he approached with Yang Ji, who promptly bowed in greeting, "I have seen you before, Senior."


    "You must be Yang Ji," Jian Yuanzi said warmly as he assessed him.


    "This youngster is indeed Yang Ji," Yang Ji replied.


    "Though we have not met before, our connection through the ''Sword Dao Shadow'' is a kind of destiny. I wish to take you as my disciple. Would you be willing to follow me?" Jian Yuanzi said, smiling lightly.


    "Disciple is willing!" Jian Yuanzi''s airy and gentle demeanor, along with his sage and schrly aura, appealed greatly to Yang Ji. And as a formidable Nascent Soul True Monarch, numerous people sought his mentorship to no avail, Yang Ji naturally was also pleased to be his disciple.


    "Your appearance is very sincere, and within your pupils, there is a steadiness and determination. As a teacher, I am very satisfied," Jian Yuanzi said softly.


    Yang Ji humbly bowed deeply, "Master tters me too much."


    "Congrattions, Senior Brother, on acquiring a fine disciple. Xiao Ji my nephew, your Senior Uncle doesn''t have much to give you, but consider this little trinket a meeting gift from me,"


    True Monarch Ling Gu smiled slightly, and with a flicker of spiritual light in his palm, a brocade box appeared out of nowhere and was handed to Yang Ji.


    "What mysterious thing you''re keeping in a brocade box. Xiao Ji, open it and see what it is,"


    Jian Yuanzi smiled and nodded, indicating Yang Ji should ept it.


    True Monarch Ling Gu seemed resigned but still wore a confident smile, clearly confident in the value of the gift.


    From his expression, one could tell that the treasure inside was extraordinary.


    Yang Ji threw a nce at True Monarch Ling Gu and noticed the words "Hurry up and open it." disyed above his head.


    Perhaps noticing Ling Gu''s smug expression, Jian Yuanzi then prompted Yang Ji to open the box.


    Yang Ji chuckled inwardly, deciding to follow the wishes of the two seniors, opening the brocade box to satisfy Ling Gu''s bit of vanity.


    Click!


    As the brocade box was opened, a surge of spiritual light immediately burst forth, like the moon, scattering endless soft glow.


    Enveloped in this spiritual glow, one felt ultimate rxation, as if floating in ecstasy, almost as though ascending in broad daylight.


    "This is a supreme Gathering Spirit Pearl born from the essence of heaven and earth,"


    Jian Yuanzi recognized the item at a nce.


    "The Gathering Spirit Pearl can autonomously absorb and refine spiritual energy, storing it in an interior space. It is like a second Dantian for cultivators, ensuring no fear of spiritual power depletion in battle."


    "The emitted spiritual energy can enhance one''s physique, wearing it over the years can prolong life, maintain youth, and bring tremendous benefits."


    "It also has the short-term effect of staving off hunger."


    "As they say, those who consume qi will not die of the divine spirit; absorbing the special spiritual energy inside, one can abstain from food for a month,"


    Jian Yuanzi listed the benefits of the Gathering Spirit Pearl, smiling, "This is truly a precious treasure, aren''t you going to thank your Senior Uncle Ling Gu?"


    "Thank you, Senior Uncle!"


    Yang Ji was overjoyed inside and quickly expressed his gratitude.


    The mere fact of it being akin to a second Dantian was enough to make people envious. No wonder True Monarch Ling Gu wanted to show off on the spot¡ªindeed, it was a great treasure.


    True Monarch Ling Guughed heartily and nodded, "Well then, Senior Brother is busy, I will head back to the Demon Stench Sea."


    "Mm, good!" Jian Yuanzi responded.


    Watching True Monarch Ling Gu turn into a speck disappearing into the horizon, Jian Yuanzi turned to Yang Ji and said, "Xiao Ji, follow me."


    Yang Ji followed Jian Yuanzi as they flew upwards, quickly passing the middle of the mountain and arriving at the summit.


    In front of them appeared a grand collection of buildings, with a grand hall named "Sword Pavilion" standing out prominently.


    "Wee, Young Peak Master!"


    As soon as theynded, more than a dozen men and women streamed out from the grand hall.


    Under the guidance of an elder with graying hair, they lined up in two orderly rows and paid their respects to Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji looked over and was immediately moved, the aura of these dozen or so people was extremely strong, with the weakest among them being at the Foundation Establishment Realm.


    The elder leading them had an even more obscure aura, actually ate-stage Golden Core expert.


    All of these individuals were formal disciples of the Sect, with lofty statuses.


    Yet, they sharpened their heads to enter here, willing to be at others'' beck and call.


    The reason for this was the presence of a Nascent Soul True Monarch living here.


    If they could receive even the slightest guidance from a True Monarch, it would be an enormous blessing, benefitting them for life.


    However, it was somewhat surprising to Yang Ji that this elder, ate-stage Golden Core expert just one step away from bing a Nascent Soul True Monarch, would willingly serve others.


    "Let me introduce you all, this is my disciple whom I just epted today, his name is Yang Ji," Jian Yuanzi said indifferently.


    "Greetings, Young Peak Master!"


    The crowd immediately bowed and shouted in unison with great respect.


    "Just call me Yang Ji," he said.


    Yang Ji quickly returned the gesture, finding this scene even more disconcerting than meeting the two Nascent Soul True Monarchs and also feeling a sense of tion swelling within him.


    He sort of understood now.


    Why everyone in the world wanted to be emperor, this feeling of being worshipped indeed could make one lose themselves.


    "Young Master, this servant''s name is Lun Nu, responsible for the stewardship here. Should you need anything in the future, please do not hesitate tomand," said the gray-haired elder, his voice robust and eyes spirited, revealing a sharp and practiced vigour.


    "Elder Lun Nu, if there is a need, I will indeed trouble you, and hope you won''t mind," Yang Ji replied with a smile, his expression extremely sincere and his eyes clear, without a trace of impurity.


    "This servant dares not. The Young Master maymand me as he wishes," Lun Nu responded with a contained expression, immediately bowing.


    In front of everyone, Yang Ji''s conduct and demeanor were courteous and proper, without any arrogance.


    Seeing this, Jian Yuanzi nodded in silent approval.


    "Xiao Ji, follow me," Jian Yuanzi led Yang Ji into the Sword Pavilion.


    As the two entered the great hall, those outside began to talk amongst themselves.


    "The peak master has only ever taken Elder Brother Li Changxiao as a disciple, all because heprehended the Dao of Li Sword from the Sword Dao''s Shadow, could it be that this new Young Peak Master also did so for the same reasons?" a young disciple asked curiously, peering inside.


    "The Young Peak Master is quite handsome. If only I could take him under my wing and be Daopanions with him," a female disciple said with peach blossom eyes, twisting her slender waist as she looked into the hall, her desire unmistakably apparent.


    "Hm?" Lun Nu suddenly emitted a cold aura, enveloping the female disciple.


    "I beg Elder Lun Nu''s forgiveness!"


    The female disciple was panic-stricken, bowing her head immediately and tightening her clothes.


    "To see the Young Peak Master is to see the Peak Master himself. Maintain the due respect. Those who dare to be presumptuous will have their limbs crippled and will be expelled from Sword Peak," Lun Nu said, looking in the direction where Yang Ji had disappeared.


    "Yes!"


    All of them trembled slightly, responding in unison.


    Inside the Sword Pavilion, Jian Yuanzi and Yang Ji sat opposite each other in a room.


    "Xiao Ji, my real name is Lun Zhi, known to outsiders as True Monarch Jian Yuan," Jian Yuanzi stated inly.


    "Lun Zhi? Master and Steward Lun Nu?"


    Yang Ji asked curiously, suddenly questioning.


    Seeing Jian Yuanzi''s faint smile, realizing he was wrong, he quickly said:


    "Disciple spoke out of turn, I should not inquire too much."


    Jian Yuanzi chuckled, "Since I have told you, I''m naturally not concerned with that."


    "Lun Nu is a servant of my Lun family, but I have always regarded him as an elder," Jian Yuanzi exined.


    Yang Ji nodded gently, "Thank you, Master, for your trust."


    "No matter! Now that I have taken you as my disciple, if I didn''t have this level of trust for you, how could we speak of the long road of longevity that lies ahead," said Jian Yuanzi with a carefree smile, exuding magnanimity.


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 Chapter 52: Chapter 52 The Sword Immortals Path

    "Our fate is intertwined through the legacy of the Sword Dao, but do you know the origin of this sword technique?" Jian Yuanzi looked up and spoke slowly.


    "The disciple does not know!" Yang Ji said with aposed expression, "Master, could it be that there is some special origin to this sword technique?"


    "This sword technique hails from the Wuji Dao Sect of the Immortal Cultivation Continent, personally brought back by me. Unfortunately, I only possess the first four forms of the Sword Dao." Jian Yuanzi slightly smiled, a rare hint of smug satisfaction flickering in his eyes, yet tinged with a hint of regret.


    "Master brought it back from the Wuji Dao Sect? Are you a disciple of the Dao Sect?" Yang Ji''s pupils dted slightly, revealing a touch of emotion.


    "I used to be considered half a disciple, but not anymore," Jian Yuanzi shook his head.


    Then with a light smile, he straightened his robes gracefully before continuing in a measured tone, "I once had a spot to attend the Dao Sect, but in the end, I was sent back to Cann Sect for not being excellent enough."


    "Master, you are a possessor of a supreme Root Bone with talent and superior innate abilities, how can you not be considered excellent?"


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel indignant on behalf of his master and frowned, "Could it be that the Wuji Dao Sect is full of Spiritual Bodies with Innate Root Bones?"


    Jian Yuanzi, however, smiled amicably and said, "Indeed, the Wuji Dao Sect does have numerous Spiritual Bodies and Sacred Bodies, as well as Taoist Bodies naturally close to the Great Dao, and even Immortal Bodies born with a trace of the Great Dao Principles. These are the true favored children of the heavens, the darlings of the sky, and I cannot help but envy them."


    "There are so many geniuses in the Wuji Dao Sect?" Yang Ji was genuinely surprised.


    "Yes, there are too many geniuses. But if you understand that the Wuji Dao Sect is one of the strongest among the Ten Great Dao Sects in our Cultivation World, then you willprehend why there are so many geniuses there. After all, the Wuji Dao Sect gathers nearly a tenth of the geniuses from this Cultivation World. Can there not be many?"


    Jian Yuanzi smiled nonchntly, "Compared to them, I indeed have a huge gap."


    "It is said that dragons beget dragons, and phoenixes beget phoenixes. Offspring born from the union of the strong inherently carry the seed of spirits, the sacred, the dao, and even that of immortals."


    "This kind of background is nearly impossible to break through. The only possibility is a blind misstep by an Immortal Fairy with the Cultivation of a Loose Immortal, who would bestow herself upon you, resulting in an offspring that at the very least, is of sacred seed."


    "But such tales of Immortals pairing with mortals exist only in legends. Disciple, you probably won''t have such an opportunity, and although you are rather handsome, it''s unlikely that any heaven-reaching Immortal Fairy will take a fancy to you."


    "However, one should always have dreams, for what if they doe true? The offspring would then be the hope of our Cann Sect''s future."


    "Master, this is...!" Yang Ji couldn''t help butugh. He never expected his master, who always seemed detached, to have such a humorous side.


    "Disciple, remember that sometimes living off a woman is a skill in itself," Jian Yuanzi said with a slight smile, his tone utterly serious.


    Yang Ji smiled wryly and nodded, still somewhat puzzled as he asked, "Master, could it be that there aren''t any disciples with less than supreme Root Bone in the Wuji Dao Sect?"


    "Of course there are," Jian Yuanzi said slowly.


    "Within the Wuji Dao Sect''s territory, disciples with Superior Root Bones and even Medium Root Bones can easily join the Sect, and the demands on them aren''t too high."


    "But for those of us from outside their territories, the requirements are very high."


    "Unless one is exceptionally outstanding, it is difficult to stand out. Otherwise, like your master, who is mediocre, one would not pass the Sect''s assessment and would be sent back to their original sect."


    Yang Ji frowned slightly and said, "Could it be that Master''s supreme Root Bone is still not as good as those of Medium Root Bones within their territory?"


    Jian Yuanziughed casually and said, "The path of Cultivation relies on abilities for four parts, opportunities for three, and the remaining three parts depend on understanding human rtionships and worldly wisdom."


    "In these three aspects, it seems your master is rathercking."


    "And those within the territory, being closer and more well-connsected, indeed have the chance to stay in the Dao Sect, with the assessment requirements being lower for them."


    "Your uncle master Ling Gu must have told you that the strength of a sect is not determined by the number of people, but by the top cultivators."


    "Geniuses within the Wuji Dao Sect are treasured as precious existences, as they will be the backbone of the sect in the future,"


    "Whereas cultivators like your master, who are average, neither outstanding nor poor, are the mostmon and least noticeable in the sect, and face the fiercestpetition."


    "To my shame, I couldn''t continue to stay in the sect after losing out in the fiercepetition with fellow sect members."


    "However, people like us are notpletely abandoned by the sect. Each time we send a genius to the sect, the sect bestows rich rewards upon us, such as medicine pills and magic artifacts, and so on."


    "It can be said that this is a significant reason why our Cann Sect remains powerful. All the great divine skills within the sect were bestowed upon us by the Dao Sect, and we have benefited greatly from them."


    Jian Yuanzi paused, then added, "Chang Xiao and I both have supreme spiritual roots, but hisprehension is far better than mine."


    "If he goes to the Dao Sect and disys extraordinary talents inprehension, then the sect will bestow upon him spiritual objects to enhance his spiritual roots, and his aspiration to achieve a Postnatal Spiritual Body is not a mere fantasy."


    "If he can stay in the Dao Sect forever, then our Cann Sect will receive the Dao Sect''s rewards every year, which are greatly beneficial. This is also one of the reasons why the entire sect is cultivating Chang Xiao with all its might."


    "Simrly, the talent you have shown inprehension is equally outstanding. If you can join the Dao Sect and establish yourself firmly, then it will truly be a new chapter for our Cann Sect,"


    "And for you personally, the benefits will be immense."


    "Because the Dao Sect is so powerful, inside it are immortal artifacts that can alter the flow of time, quickly cultivating various spiritual medicines, with resources being endless. Everything like Nine-Transformation Golden Pills, Enlightenment Pills, Divine Ascension Pills, Nascent Soul Pills are avable in abundance."


    "Additionally, the immortal artifacts can also draw in the Immortal Qi from the Immortal Realm and refine it into Immortal Essence Pills. As long as you are outstanding enough, you could be inundated with so many Immortal Essence Pills that you wouldn''t be able to look up."


    "..." Yang Ji silently listened, his heart greatly shaken. This Dao Sect was truly too powerful.


    Indeed, only such a powerful sect could give birth to immortals.


    Right then, he eagerly asked, "Master, how can one join the Dao Sect? How can one gain recognition?"


    Jian Yuanzi said, "First by cultivation, and second byprehension. Cultivation is most visibly judged by spiritual roots, because good spiritual roots mean faster progress in early cultivation, andprehension is most visibly judged by mastery of techniques. If you have exceptional talents, your techniques can achieve greatpletion very quickly."


    "Of course, in your master''s view, nothing is more shocking than you, with your lower-grade spiritual roots, defeating a spiritual body."


    "You, merely a cultivator with lower-grade spiritual roots¡ªwho would know you have highprehension? Therefore, you must wield your sword to carve out the path of an unprecedented genius."


    "In the past, your master knew that with my supreme spiritual roots, it was difficult to be exceptionally extraordinary in cultivation, so I chose the path of the sword immortal. I wanted to use my sword and the sword dao to carve out a path to immortality, but unfortunately, I failed."


    "However, theprehension you have shown has given your master a glimmer of hope. Your master hopes that you will choose the path of the sword immortal in the future."


    "The path of a sword immortal, unbeatable in the same realm, that allows one to battle across realms, relies on your superior understanding of techniques and the explosive power thates with it."


    "Of course, cultivation is equally important. Your master will help you improve your cultivation as much as possible."


    "When you set foot in the Dao Sect, your master hopes you stand tall and unwavering like a sword!"


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 Chapter 53: Chapter 53 True Rigidity Divine Art

    "Master, how many ces does our Cann Sect have to go to Dao Sect?" Yang Ji asked.


    "Three in a hundred years," Jian Yuanzi replied.


    "Are there any specific requirements?" Yang Ji inquired further.


    Jian Yuanzi said, "There are no specific requirements, you just need to pass Dao Sect''s entrance assessment. The assessmentes in various forms; it could bepleting tasks, making your way through the Dao Tower, battling with talented individuals from the Hundred ns, breaking through formations, and so on¡ªthe methods are numerous and diverse."


    Yang Ji then asked, "Are these assessments based on one''s own strength? Can one choose the method of assessment?"


    "They are more or less based on the strength of the person being assessed, but passing is very difficult, and one cannot choose freely, as the assessments are random."


    "Only after passing the first assessment can you join Dao Sect, and then you have ten years of cultivation time. During this period, you can enjoy cultivation resources corresponding to your strength."


    "After ten years, you must take a second assessment. If you pass again, you can cultivate within Dao Sect for a hundred years, and the resources avable to you will increase. At the same time, the rewards granted to your original sect in your name will also grow. If you pass the third assessment, then you can stay in Dao Sect forever, enjoying endless resources."


    Jian Yuanzi looked at Yang Ji and shook his head, "However, the assessments are full of unpredictability. At the moment, your foundation is stillcking, and the cultivation technique you practice is low-level. Your divine skills are mere half-measures of the Dao of Li Sword gleaned from the shadow of sword dao. Going to Dao Sect now, you stand no chance of passing their assessments."


    "I hope you first umte a solid foundation and have ample confidence before you go. Failing not only wastes a slot, but you also lose the opportunity to enter Dao Sect ever again, which would be a huge loss for you personally."


    "I was fortunate enough to pass two assessments back in my day and cultivated within Dao Sect for a total of one hundred and ten years, during which I also acquired the Four Techniques of the Gui Cang Sword Technique."


    "I cannot decide on other divine techniques of our sect, but today, I can impart to you the entire Gui Cang Sword Technique."


    Yang Ji hesitated, then looking up, he said, "Master, your sword techniquees from Dao Sect. Without the permission of Dao Sect, can I really learn it?"


    Jian Yuanzi suddenly smiled, "Disciple, you need not worry. Dao Sect is not afraid of you learning it, they are afraid you won''t be able to. The more you understand, the more you will realize the magnanimity of Dao Sect. You wille to know in time."


    "Here are four Jade Slips, each containing the Dao of Li Sword, Dao of Xun Sword, Dao of the Kui Sword, and Shocking Sword Dao."


    "Each of these sword daos on their own constitute a divine skill, and the fusion of the four is a great divine power. The Eight Swords of Gui Cang is a well-known great divine power in Dao Sect, very formidable. Otherwise, I would not have chosen it back then."


    "Thank you, Master, for passing on the technique!" Yang Ji bowed deeply and epted the Jade Slips.


    Jian Yuanzi looked at him and then added, "You are now on the threshold of Foundation Establishment and urgently need a profound cultivation technique. Our Cann Sect has twelve advanced cultivation techniques, five top-level techniques, and one technique at the level of Dao, which is iplete with only three volumes, obtained by predecessors like myself from Dao Sect."


    "A Dao-level cultivation technique?" Yang Ji''s expression lit up with interest.


    Seeing his enthusiastic appearance, Jian Yuanzi chuckled and said, "This Dao-level cultivation technique is called ''True Steel Dao Scripture''."


    "The True Steel Dao Scripture cultivates Spiritual Power that is pure and unmatched, supremely rigid and yang, heavy as a Sinkstone, sharp as a Flying Sword, inherently keen."


    "It can generate a thick protective aura on the surface of the body, and also project sword qi to y enemies from thousands of miles away, efficient in both attack and defense."


    "Effective in attack and defense, with Spiritual Power as sharp as a Flying Sword?" Yang Ji''s eyes shone, "Master, wouldn''t this cultivation techniquebined with the Gui Cang Sword Technique be extraordinarily effective? If I pursue the path of a sword immortal, wouldn''t my sword strike possess even greater power?"


    Yang Ji grew more and more fond of it as he listened, and possessing such a domineering technique invisibly boosted his confidence considerably.


    "Disciple, the top five cultivation techniques can support your practice up to the Divinity Transformation Realm, but this ''True Steel Dao Scripture'' can only support your practice up to the Golden Core Realm. If you want the subsequent techniques, you have to obtain them from the Dao Sect," Jian Yuanzi said.


    "If you cultivate this technique and fail to join the Dao Sect subsequently, it will take a huge amount of time to change to another technique and start over, and the transformation of spiritual power will be difficult. You need to think it over carefully." The seriousness was evident on Jian Yuanzi''s face.


    "If I don''t even have the confidence to join the Dao Sect, how can I speak of the path to immortalityter on? In the end, we all die once, why not fight with all our might? Master, I choose the ''True Steel Dao Scripture''. I will obtain the subsequent techniques from the Dao Sect myself," Yang Ji stated firmly.


    Jian Yuanzi was taken aback, staring at him steadily before he sighed with emotion, "Your choice is exactly the same as Chang Xiao''s. Both of you are full of confidence, without a hint of hesitation."


    "When I made my choice years ago, I pondered for three days and three nights, and in the end, I still didn''t choose this cultivation technique. It seems thatpared to you both, Icked the great courage thates from desperation," he confessed.


    "Hearing your choice, I faintly feel that our Cann Sect may reach a new height because of you and Chang Xiao," he said.


    "Master, I will not fail your expectations nor the nurturing of the sect. When ites to contending on the Great Dao, I will carve out the path ahead with the sword in my hand," Yang Ji vowed solemnly.


    "What a powerful statement about contending on the Great Dao! It is I who have lost my edge. Since you have such determination, I will join you in this struggle," his master responded with admiration.


    Jian Yuanzi''s eyebrows suddenly bristled with a spirited air, "I originally thought to reach Divinity Transformation and then end my life, but it was you, disciple, who awakened me. The path to immortality is long, and one should strive and seize it, never losing one''s vitality or the original aspiration for seeking the Dao."


    "Once a person sets limits on their path, they lose the courage to bet everything, the pride of ''who if not me,'' and the sharpness to advance bravely. In the end, they will lead a mediocre life and pass away unremarkably."


    "The sharp and resolute character you''ve shown is fit for the path of the sword immortal. You will undoubtedly go further than your master."


    "Since you have made your choice, then I will obtain the cultivation technique for you. However, there are only the first two volumes; to obtain the subsequent one, you must disy extraordinary insight and talent," Jian Yuanzi said.


    "Thank you, Master. I understand," Yang Ji bowed and replied.


    "Mm, I''ll be right back!" With that, Jian Yuanzi stood up and walked out of the grand hall.


    In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, he returned, bringing not only the cultivation technique for Yang Ji but also an identity token, the distinctive white robes of the Cann Sect, and medicine pills for cultivation.


    Jian Yuanzi took out a medicine bottle and said, "This is a Demon Essence Pill, concocted with a three hundred years'' worth of Demon Companion Herb and the demon core of a Demon General Level Beast."


    "There are twenty pills in this bottle. I''ve provided enough medicine pills; just let me know when you use them all up. However, for now, this is the highest grade avable. If your insight and talent prove to be strong in the future, your treatment will be upgraded."


    "Four hundred years'' worth or even five to six hundred years'' worth of Demon Companion Herb,bined with a Demon Marshal Level Demon Core or even you personally ying a Demon King for alchemy, is possible," he exined.


    As he spoke, Jian Yuanzi handed over the items to Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji respectfully epted them.


    "Disciple, there is a cultivation chamber behind this great hall. You can cultivate there without worries. I''ll take care of the rest," Jian Yuanzi said.


    "Thank you, Master!" Yang Ji bowed deeply, touched by the tangible benefits of the sect and the care of his master. He turned and walked towards the chamber for his own sake and for the sect''s future.

 Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Council of True Lords

    "Disciple,e out for a moment,"


    Just as Yang Ji was preparing to continue his cultivation, the voice of Jian Yuanzi suddenly rang in his ears.


    Yang Ji immediately ceased his cultivation practice and stepped out of the training chamber.


    Seeing Jian Yuanzi''s smiling face, he roughly guessed why his master had called him out.


    "Disciple, I didn''t expect you toprehend the True Rigidity Divine Art so quickly, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. You truly surprised your teacher," Jian Yuanzi said, sizing him up. The more he looked, the more satisfied he appeared.


    "The disciple was fortunate in his understanding," Yang Ji replied with a slight bow, smiling.


    "There is no need for modesty. Come, your teacher will take you to a ce to meet the higher-ups of our sect," Jian Yuanzi said, seizing Yang Ji. In a sh of light, they left the great hall and instantly arrived at a solitary mountaintop.


    Atop the mountain peak was a grand hall known as the Council Hall.


    Next to the hall hung an ancient Yellow Bell.


    Jian Yuanzi condensed his qi into a hammer and struck the bell three times.


    Dong, dong, dong!


    The Yellow Bell emitted a sonorous and rich sound, not loud yet highly prative, swiftly spreading throughout the entire Cann Sect.


    Momentster, atop the various great mountains, nine people were the first to detect the bell''s sound. They opened their eyes from their meditation postures.


    "Three strikes of the Yellow Bell, that''s the council bell. What has happened?"


    As doubts flitted through their minds, they all stood up and left their cultivation ces.


    Soon after, beams of light carrying the force of rushing winds swept into the Council Hall.


    Upon seeing Jian Yuanzi already waiting there, they immediately asked, "Junior Brother Jian Yuan, was it you who called for this council?"


    "Indeed, Senior Brothers, please take your seats," Jian Yuanzi replied with a slight smile, gesturing with his hand.


    Yang Ji nced over and saw that the eight neers were all elders with auras that were either stern, schrly, or benevolent; however, without exception, they all emitted a powerful presence.


    Yang Ji had felt such presences from True Monarch Nan Kui and others, and it left a deep impression. He knew that the eight people before him were undoubtedly Nascent Soul True Monarchs.


    Before he could ponder any longer, rings of Spiritual Light and auspicious clouds suddenly rose within the Council Hall, appearing supremely sacred.


    Unknown to him, the ce of honor in the hall was already upied by an old man in wide white robes with a plump body. His beard reached down to his knees, his silver hair draped over his shoulders, and his face was as youthful as a child''s. He exuded an otherworldly aura, with Spiritual Charm flowing all around him, giving off a powerful immortal charm.


    Although this person concealed his aura, the celestial aura he exuded made no one doubt his power.


    In Yang Ji''s perception, he was clearly a sovereign of Divinity Transformation.


    "Disciple, let me introduce you. At the head of the table sits your Elder Bai Mei,"


    "To the left, starting from the top, are Elder Guan Xiao, Elder Yun Guang, Elder Yong En, and Elder Changye. To the right are Elder Hong Ming, Elder Qing He, Elder Ming Cheng, and Elder Sheng Yu," Jian Yuanzi exined with a smile.


    "Greetings to Elder Bai Mei! Greetings to all the Elders!" Yang Ji bowed respectfully.


    "And also your Elder Ling Gu!" Suddenly, a streak of light darted in, the arrival of True Monarch Ling Gu who had hastilye after receiving Jian Yuanzi''s message.


    "Elder Uncle!" Yang Ji also performed a salute.


    "You must be the new disciple Xiao Ji taken in by Jian Yuanzi," White Brow said with a kind smile, slowly beginning to speak. His voice carried a certain spiritual charm, sounding deep and resonant yet not harsh on the ears, conveying a sense of grandeur and uprightness.


    "Disciple indeed is Yang Ji!" Yang Ji replied, bowing deeply.


    "Jian Yuanzi, did you ring the Yellow Bell today for the sake of your disciple?" the revered White Brow asked further.


    "Reporting to the revered one, it is indeed for the sake of my disciple," Jian Yuanzi replied.


    Upon hearing this, the group of Nascent Soul True Monarchs all turned their gazes toward Yang Ji.


    In Cann Sect, he was the second person toprehend the Dao of Li Sword from the Sword Dao Imprints, an insightful prodigy well-known to all; his treatment as a Quasi-Nascent Soul True Monarch had been approved by everyone''s consent as well.


    To the crowd, Yang Ji was merely a genius who had demonstrated extraordinary insight in the field of Sword Dao. However, his performance in other aspects remained unknown, unlike Li Changxiao, whose exceptional insights were all-epassing.


    Although they had all heard of this prodigy, the degree of attention he received was far from half that given to Li Changxiao.


    Even so, there was a hint of doubt lingering in the hearts of many.


    They all wondered if perhaps he was just lucky to haveprehended the Dao of Li Sword from the Sword Dao Imprints. After learning that he possessed only Lower-grade Spiritual Roots, their doubts were even less dispelled.


    After all, in their view, Spiritual Roots were typically proportional to one''s insight; it seemed inconceivable for someone with Lower-grade Roots to possess top-tier insight.


    Hisprehension of the Dao of Li Sword might have just been a fleeting spark of inspiration.


    True Sage Guan Xiao nced at Yang Ji and got straight to the point, "Junior brother Jian Yuanzi, is this council meeting called to seek cultivation resources for young master Yang?"


    "Indeed it is!" Jian Yuanzi replied with a smile, "I wish to discuss with the revered one and all my fellow brothers the possibility of securing a Spirit Cleansing Pill for my young disciple."


    "A Spirit Cleansing Pill? That sacred pill can improve one''s Spiritual Roots. Chang Xiao used one, and with only two left, many excellent disciples are envious. It can''t be used carelessly," True Sage Hong Ming responded indifferently, his words implying refusal.


    True Lord Yong En furrowed his brows and spoke bluntly, "Young Master Yang is outstanding, managing toprehend half of the Dao of Li Sword from the Sword Dao Imprints, and deserves attention. We''ve granted him the treatment of a Quasi-Nascent Soul True Monarch, but I''m afraid the Spirit Cleansing Pill goes beyond that.


    If it''s only for the half of the Dao of Li Sword heprehended from the imprints, it''s probably not enough."


    True Lord Yun Guang echoed the sentiment, "We are all family here, and I always speak my mind. I don''t believe the young disciple qualifies for the Spirit Cleansing Pill."


    "Indeed, justprehending half of the Dao of Li Sword from the Sword Dao Imprints isn''t enough for the young master to obtain the Spirit Cleansing Pill. After all, there are only two left, and many disciples with Superior Spiritual Roots are watching. If the allocation is deemed unfair, it might breed resentment among the sect''s disciples," True Sage Qing He said slowly.


    "Everyone, please be patient and let''s hear what Jian Yuanzi has to say. We''ve known each other for hundreds of years and should know that he is not one to make unreasonable demands. Since he has brought Xiao Ji here and insists on the Spirit Cleansing Pill, could it be that Xiao Ji has exhibited some other talent?" White Brow said cheerfully.


    Seeing Jian Yuanzi wearing a light smile and remaining silent in his advocacy, there was a moment of confusion among the crowd as they exchanged nces and quieted down.


    Seeing that no one else had anything to say, Jian Yuanzi finally smiled and spoke, "Reporting to the revered one, my young disciple indeed has shown another aspect of his talent."


    "Oh? Let''s hear it." White Brow''s interest was piqued; the stronger his disciples'' talents, the more gratified he naturally felt.


    "Young disciple, show your spiritual power to the revered one and your elder uncles," Jian Yuanzi said with a smile.


    Yang Ji nodded and summoned a strand of spiritual power, emitting a faint blue hue.


    As soon as it appeared, it gave off an impression of sharpness.


    "Is this Sword Qi?" True Sage Ming Cheng gasped, then shook his head, "No, could this be True Rigidity Spiritual Power?"


    (The next chapter follows.)

 Chapter 56: Chapter 56 The Supreme Promise

    "Indeed, it is True Rigidity Spiritual Power!" Jian Yuanzi nodded.


    "So what if he has cultivated True Rigidity Spiritual Power? There are disciples under our Sect who haveprehended the True Rigidity Divine Art before. Does that mean he should be allocated a Spirit Cleansing Pill just because of this?" Changye Zhenjun shook his head.


    "No, you''re wrong. Young Nephew Yang has only joined the Sect for a mere month, and he has already cultivated True Rigidity Spiritual Power and broken through to Foundation Establishment?" Ling Gu Zhenjun suddenly stunned, nced at Jian Yuanzi who wore a faint smile, and instantly understood why his senior brother was so confident to call for the meeting andpete for the Spirit Cleansing Pill.


    "A month? Isn''t that the same amount of time the External Affairs Disciples take to be initiated? Ling Gu, didn''t you say years ago that Young Nephew Yang had grasped the Dao of Li Sword from the Sword Dao shadows? And during the discussions several years ago, you mentioned the treatment for a Quasi-Nascent Soul Zhenjun of our nephew; we all agreed without objection.


    Didn''t you introduce Young Nephew into the Sect years ago?" Guan Xiao Zhenjun asked in shock.


    Ling Gu Zhenjun cleared his throat and then spoke of the examination.


    "Are you saying that you tested the nephew for three years, that he joined just one month ago, and during this period heprehended the True Rigidity Divine Art, cultivating the True Rigidity Spiritual Power? All in just one month''s time?" Sheng Yu Zhenjun eximed in surprise.


    "No, one month is the time it took him fromprehending the cultivation technique to breaking through Foundation Establishment. That is to say, the time it took him to grasp the technique was far less than a month," Yong En Zhenjun said with an extremely moved expression, staring at Yang Ji over and over again, eximing, "A genius, such an insight like the nephew''s is truly rare."


    "Ifprehending the Dao of Li Sword from the Sword Dao shadows was luck, thenprehending the True Rigidity Divine Art in such a short period of time shows exceptional perceptiveness."


    "With such intuition, he deserves to be awarded a Spirit Cleansing Pill."


    "Furthermore, I propose elevating the nephew''s treatment from the Quasi-Nascent Soul Zhenjun to Nascent Soul Zhenjun level."


    "No, let''s raise it to Divinity Transformation," Bai Mei the Supreme suddenly suggested.


    "To Divinity Transformation? Isn''t that... Supreme, isn''t that a bit too much?" Everyone looked at each other, all quite surprised by the Supreme''s decision.


    "Too much? Not at all," Bai Mei the Supreme shook his head. "When I wasprehending this technique, it took me a full year just to get started, while Chang Xiao and Xiao Ji likely took about the same amount of time to get started, all within a month, which shows the gap in insights between them and me."


    "Do you all know what this means?"


    "The Sect will thrive!"


    Upon hearing these four words, everyone''s hearts couldn''t help but quake, indeed the contrast brought realization.


    "With Chang Xiao''s talent, there''s an eighty percent chance he will stay with the Dao Sect forever. Xiao Ji''s perceptiveness isn''t bad; what hecks is the Spiritual Root. But Spiritual Roots can be improved with spiritual objects, whereas theck of intuitiveprehension cannot."


    "If Xiao Ji has a wealth of cultivation resources and can advance his cultivation to Divinity Transformation, then with his insight, he has a fifty percent chance of sessfullyprehending the Dao and entering Void Refining."


    "Void Refining and understanding the Dao; that is what truly makes one powerful, even within the Dao Sect."


    "If Xiao Ji and Chang Xiao both achieve Void Refining, what worries do we have that the Cann Sect won''t prosper? By then, the Dao Sect will bestow endless Medicine Pills and Magical Treasures, and who will worry about not oveing the Divine Tribtion to achieve Divinity Transformation?" Bai Mei the Supreme said with a radiant Spiritual Light and a glowing visage.


    Listening to this, everyone''s breathing quickened a notch.


    "Xiao Ji, I don''t know much about you, and my understanding of your perceptiveness is limited to the Sword Dao shadows and the True Rigidity Divine Art. If you can grasp all four forms of the Gui Cang Sword Technique within a year andprehend a hint of Sword Intent, then I can promise you another Spirit Cleansing Pill in addition to the one you''ll be given.


    If you have two Spirit Cleansing Pills, your Spiritual Root is certain to rise from Lower-grade to Middle-grade."


    "Taking two pills together will yield the best results."


    "You can take one pill now. If you''re confident, in one year, you can take the other one as well."


    "If you truly seed, by then, I can decide to elevate your status to Quasi-Void Refining Seed."


    Upon hearing these words, Jian Yuanzi''s expression brightened, such a standard of treatment was almost on par with Li Changxiao now.


    By giving his all for the Sect and consuming the finest Medicine Pills, even with a Lower-grade Root Bone, his cultivation speed could skyrocket.


    It''s worth noting, many disciples with Superior Root Bones haven''t grabbed such benefits; otherwise, those two Spirit Cleansing Pills would''ve been long gone.


    Because in the Sect, apart from Li Changxiao in recent years, there really hasn''t been a genius with such impressive intuitiveprehension, and only such a genius could bring them hope.


    "Since the Grandmaster trusts me, I, the disciple, have no reason to shrink back. A year from now, I will im both Spirit Cleansing Pills," Yang Ji said, looking up with a robust and resounding voice.


    "Good!" Bai Mei the Supreme smiled gratifyingly, then turned to Jian Yuanzi, "Jian Yuan, you really have tremendous fortune and luck to have encountered such outstanding disciples as Chang Xiao and Xiao Ji, one after another. How about letting you take over the next Sect Leader position? It might bring some good fortune to our Sect."


    Immediately, Ming Cheng Zhenjun called out in support, "I agree with this proposal!"


    Jian Yuanzi nced at him but shook his head, chuckling, "We all had an agreement, whoever loses bes the Sect Leader. There''s no way I''m taking the position. Sect Leader is a venerable position that Ming Cheng brother should continue to hold. I''m used to being carefree; I can''t manage the Sect well."


    Mingcheng Zhenjun heard this and his face was full of helplessness.


    "Oh right, Grandmaster, there''s something else I need to mention," Yang Ji suddenly said.


    "What is it? Speak, Xiao Ji," Supreme Bai Mei looked over.


    Yang Ji immediately brought out two wisps of spiritual power, saying, "Please, Grandmaster and all the Shibo, look and see if there are any differences between these two wisps of spiritual power?"


    "What differences?" Everyone became curious and looked over en masse.


    At first, they couldn''t see why there would be any difference. Guanxiao Zhenjun nced sideways and said, "Yong En, you''ve cultivated the True Rigidity Divine Art before, haven''t you? Can you tell any difference between these two wisps of spiritual power?"


    "Why do I feel both these wisps of spiritual power are True Rigidity Spiritual Power? If there''s a difference, the one on the left has a faint blue color, while the one on the right, just like the spiritual power I condensed while cultivating the True Rigidity Divine Art before, is semi-transparent and colorless,"said Yong En Zhenjun intently.


    "Indeed, both these wisps seem to be True Rigidity Spiritual Power, only one wisp has a faint water blue color, and the other one doesn''t. Thetter is the same as the spiritual power cultivated by Changxiao," Supreme Bai Mei''s eyes narrowed slightly as he asked, "Xiao Ji, is there some mystery behind this?"


    "Grandmaster and all the Shibo, please watch!" Yang Ji shot forth the two wisps of spiritual power from his hand; one wisp left a white spot on the flying sword and then shattered piece by piece, while the other wisp, after leaving a white spot, bounced back unharmed.


    "This?" Everyone present was a master and instantly saw the difference between the two wisps of spiritual power.


    "Xiao Ji, how did you cultivate this wisp of water-blue True Rigidity Spiritual Power?" Supreme Bai Mei immediately asked.


    "It was an idental fusion during the transformation of spiritual power. There are two types of spiritual power in here, one is the Water Spiritual Power cultivated by the Ling Water Technique, and the other is the True Rigidity Spiritual Power cultivated by the True Rigidity Divine Art, the two types of spiritual power have merged perfectly," exined Yang Ji.


    "Chang Xiao has also cultivated the True Rigidity Divine Art; if he could integrate some Water Spiritual Power, his internal True Rigidity Spiritual Power might change, and his strength would also be greatly increased," Yang Ji said.


    "What a pleasant surprise. Xiao Ji, you have really done Chang Xiao a great favor, and in turn, you''ve done a tremendous favor for our sect," said Supreme Bai Mei, stroking his beard with a smile.


    "This is what I should do," a slight smile also surfaced on Yang Ji''s face.


    In this moment, the more Supreme Bai Mei looked at Yang Ji, the more pleasing he found him, and once again, he had the thought of taking him as his disciple.


    Seeing the starry-eyed look of the Supreme, Jian Yuanzi promptly cleared his throat a few times and ended the meeting under the pretext that Yang Ji needed to cultivate.


    ...


    The meeting ended, and the Nascent Soul True Monarchs returned to their respective mountain peaks.


    On Chang Dao Peak, Changye Zhenjun was sitting leisurely on arge chair, sipping spiritual tea, appearing to be in an excellent mood.


    The middle-aged man beside him asked curiously, "Father, what was discussed in today''s council that has put you in such high spirits?"


    "Our Cann Sect has seen the rise of another genius. Truly, fortune smiles upon Cann," Changye Zhenjun said with a smile.


    "A genius? Is he as formidable as junior brother Changxiao?" The middle-aged man''s eyes swiveled curiously as he asked.


    "You see, it''s him. Although his spiritual root isn''t as good, hisprehension can rival that of nephew Changxiao," Changye Zhenjun said as he wiped his hand through the air. A sh of spiritual light crossed, and an image appeared in the air, revealing a figure.


    "This kid?" The middle-aged man was shocked and his expression changed slightly.


    "Hm? What is it? Do you recognize this junior, Yang?" Changye noticed his peculiar expression and nced at him.


    "I don''t know him, just amazed by his talents. With the Cann Sect producing geniuses one after another, it seems we are truly on the rise," the middle-aged man swallowed quietly, his head starting to hurt as he thought to himself, "Why is it this kid? I stole his Beast me... No, I had changed my appearance back then, so what am I afraid of?"


    He instantly felt a surge of joy.


    Seeing his expressions shifting between worry and joy, Changye Zhenjun frowned and asked, "Are you sure you don''t know him?"


    "Father, I truly do not, but I would like to get acquainted with this junior brother, to share in his good fortune," the middle-aged man replied, smiling meaningfully as his eyes swiveled.


    "It''s good to share in his fortune. One day I will introduce you, but for now, Yang Ji''s cultivation is crucial, so he must not be disturbed," Changye Zhenjun said sternly.


    "Yes, yes, I understand," the middle-aged man nodded in agreement, his expression easing.


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 Chapter 57: Chapter 57 Comprehending Sword Dao

    Sword Peak.


    Inside the secret chamber, Yang Ji looked at himself.


    "Name: Yang Ji"


    "Root Bone: Lower-grade"


    "Lifespan: 28/200"


    "Realm: Foundation Establishment Early Stage (1800/102400)"


    "Cultivation Technique: Ling Water Technique (Low-grade), True Rigidity Divine Art (Dao-grade)"


    "Great Divine Power: Humanoid Weapon [Volume One] (Proficient)"


    "Great Divine Power: Gui Cang Sword Technique [Dao of Li Sword] (Six parts Sword Intent)"


    "Technique: Water Tracing Sword Technique (Perfected), Light Body Skill (Perfected)"


    Previously, he enjoyed the treatment of a Quasi-Nascent Soul True Monarch, which allowed him to consume Demon General Level Demon Coresbined with three-hundred-year-old Demon Companion Herbs to make Demon Essence Pills.


    Such medicine pills could provide him with 60 cultivation points per day.


    But now, his treatment standard was raised by the supreme Bai Mei to that of Divinity Transformation, letting him use Demon Marshal Level Demon Coresbined with four-hundred-year-old Demon Companion Herbs to make Demon Essence Pills.


    Such medicine pills could provide him with 80 cultivation points per day.


    This meant that as long as there was a continuous supply of such medicine pills, he could reach the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment in about three years, no more than four.


    Such a cultivation speed was something he could never have imagined before.


    If he cultivated at the speed provided by consuming Spirit Enhancing Pills, which could grant only 5 cultivation points per day,


    Two hundred years of lifespan would by no means be enough for him to break through from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core.


    The path of cultivation is truly a matter of life and death if one has poor Root Bone andcks cultivation resources.


    Fortunately, Yang Ji possessed a Golden Finger by his side, creating a path to survival out of mediocrity.


    Currently, although he only had a lower-grade Root Bone, he had ess to Demon Essence Pills that even most disciples with a superior Root Bone envied.


    You should know, Demon Marshals areparable to human Golden Core powerhouses.


    How many people could enjoy Demon Essence Pills made with such demon cores and Demon Companion Herbs?


    In the entire Cann Sect, only the Nascent Soul ancestors and about a dozen other people, including Yang Ji, had such privilege.


    Jian Yuanzi once told him that even Li Changxiao, a candidate for the Void Refining Seed, used medicine pills of this caliber.


    Because Demon Kings are rare, creating faster cultivation speed with their Demon Cores is quite challenging.


    Usually, the supreme Bai Mei himself would hunt them down.


    But the vast sea is boundless, and Demon Kings leave no trace; if they choose to hide, then even the most supreme beings could hardly find them.


    That is why when Ling Gu True Monarch and Crimson Fire True Monarch and others saw three Demon Kings when they broke into the underwater waterfall, they immediately desired to hunt them down.


    Unfortunately, at the level of Demon Kings, which can transform and dissipate into demon qi at will, sess is hard toe by.


    There are no Demon King Cores, so the fastest cultivation speed that the entire Thousand-Inds Sea Area could offer Yang Ji was around 80 cultivation points per day.


    Of course, this is based on the absorption speed of his lower-grade Root Bone; if it were a superior Root Bone or even a supreme one, the amount would double or more.


    Such talents, consuming the same medicine pills as him, could easily add one or two hundred cultivation points per day.


    Otherwise, Li Changxiao, only a few years older than him, would not have reached the peak of Golden Core at such a young age.


    This is what it means to be a genius.


    However, he was quite satisfied with the current speed of cultivation.


    He immediately took out a Demon Essence Pill and consumed it.


    The rolling Medicine Pill''s Spiritual Power unraveled, quickly being drawn into the Dantian by the force of the circtory Heavenly Cycle within the meridians.


    At this moment inside the Dantian, the vortex of Spiritual Power condensed by the True Rigidity Divine Art was even sharper, resembling a tornado made up of thousands of Flying Swords.


    As soon as the Medicine Pill''s Spiritual Power was swept into it, the vortex of Spiritual Energy rapidly refined it into pure True Rigidity Spiritual Power.


    Then, after several circtory cycles of refinement and purification, it transformed into an even purer liquid state of Spiritual Power.


    Yang Ji sensed it briefly and found that the speed of refinement by the vortex of Spiritual Power alone was already fast enough, virtually the same as when he fully focused his mind to impel the Cultivation Technique to refine.


    A Dao-level Cultivation Technique is indeed powerful, endless benefits it does yield.


    This discovery left him pleasantly surprised, as it also meant that he could free up more time to practice his spells and techniques.


    His initial choice to select a Dao-level Cultivation Technique was indeed exceptionally correct, equivalent to having gained an extra portion of time.


    After ingesting a Medicine Pill, Yang Ji no longer interfered, letting the vortex of Spiritual Power refine on its own.


    With a flip of his hand, he took out a Jade Slip, which contained the Dao of Li Sword.


    Initially, without any substantial Sword Dao scriptures, he managed toprehend the Dao of Li Sword just from the glimpse of intent contained in the Sword Dao''s afterimage.


    Now, with Sword Dao scriptures to study, he believed his Cultivation speed would be even faster.


    No sooner had his Divine Sense touched the Jade Slip than he found its world to be chaotic and obscured. Just as he was about to probe further, a deep voice echoed in his ear.


    "The Gui Cang Sword is divided into Qian, Kun, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen, Dui, and Zhen¡ª the innate Eight Swords. Following the principle of Gui Cang, they mutually generate and transform, creating the myriad phenomena of heaven and earth, all things between the heavens and the earth, hidden within."


    "This is the Dao of Li Sword. The Dao of Li Sword represents the fire element, full of dominance and unstoppable, and once unleashed, it''s like wildfire spreading across the ins, an unstoppable force."


    Apanied by the booming voice of the Dao, each character resembling both fire and sword emitted a tyrannical and sharp aura, swiftly approaching from the hazy distance.


    They appeared in the air before Yang Ji in a square formation.


    Each of these characters, with mes climbing over their surfaces like Flying Swords, was imbued with the intense Sword Intent of the Li fire.


    Yang Ji knew that the few hundred characters before him held the essence of Cultivating the Dao of Li Sword, which required personal insight and understanding.


    He quickly got hold of the Sword Dao scripture, and each character turned into a Sword Dao rune, imprinting deep within his soul.


    As he delved deeper into hisprehension and unraveled the profound truths, the Sword Dao characters in the Jade Slip changed.


    The characters collided thunderously, forming a giant Flying Sword that stood erect before his eyes.


    The sword intent of the fire element emitted by this Flying Sword was more than a hundred times more potent than the Sword Intent in the Sword Dao''s afterimage.


    The scriptures, supplemented by Sword Intent, made it easier to grasp the understanding.


    Yang Ji contemted the scripture andprehended the Sword Intent.


    After ten days of contemtion, upon opening his eyes once more, endless white sword glows burst forth from his eyes, and the initially six-tenths transparent Sword Intent in his mind roared into solidity, with the Sword Intent soaring instantly to ten percent.


    Feeling the enhancement in Sword Intent, only a faint smile of satisfaction crossed Yang Ji''s face; such a result surprised him yet was within his expectations.


    Having pondered on the Sword Dao''s afterimage for three years, a deep foundation had beenid, now with substantive scriptures at hand, hisprehension was unstoppable, advancing at a rapid pace.


    Having achieved ten percent of the fire element Sword Intent, he temporarily set it aside.


    Turning his hand over, he took out another Jade Slip which contained the Dao of Xun Sword.


    Once his Divine Sense entered, a simrly profound voice of the Dao resonated by his ear.


    "The Dao of Xun Sword. Xun signifies wind, the essence between heaven and earth, born at the tip of greenery, dancing under pines and cypresses.


    The Dao of Xun Sword is extremely versatile, the finest of the Gui Cang Sword techniques; gentle like sprinkling flowers and sweeping willows, but when it acts in frenzy, it has the tremendous power to shatter stones, cleave forests, split mountains, and rend the heavens."


    Like with the Dao of Li Sword, hundreds of Sword Dao characters flew in from the misty distance, appearing chaotically yet filled with countless regtions, exuding sensations of extreme speed, elegance, and ferocity.


    Indeed, sometimes a gentle breeze, other times a wild gale.


    Unsteady and elusive, no wonder it''s the most variable among the Gui Cang Sword techniques.


    (One more chapter follows.)

 Chapter 58: Chapter 58 I Have a Sword, Please Everyone, Take a Look

    Yang Ji gazed at the sword Dao scripture arrayed in front of him in a square formation.


    His heart was filled with emotion, with appreciable scriptures, and with a clear direction.


    No longer did he have to grope blindly for a way forward as he did when he first attempted toprehend the Sword Dao''s shadow.


    The Dao of the Xun Sword, dominated by wind.


    The sword given wind''s nature, gentle, frenzied, ever-changing.


    With the help of the Golden Finger, Yang Ji ceaselesslyprehended and corrected his mistakes, and in just eight short days, he had achieved initial mastery.


    At this moment, in his mind, aside from the Sword Intent of fire, a translucent sword-shaped rune had coalesced; this was a seed of the Gentle Wind Sword Intent.


    A sh of Spiritual Light in Yang Ji''s palm, and True Rigidity Spiritual Power slowly emerged, forming a sword of condensed spiritual power in his palm.


    The moment this sword was imbued with the Gentle Wind Sword Intent, it became sharper and also acquired a bit of the wind''s nimbleness.


    With a thrust of the sword, it seemed to ride the wind, its trajectory swift and elusive, with edges manifesting in eight directions, hard to trace.


    It also resembled an angry dragon''s roar, unyieldingly overbearing, ripping through the vast sky.


    That one sword, light and heavy, slow and rapid, its angle cunning, as slight as spider silk, its path hard to discern, its heaviness able to shatter rocks, as easily as pulling up rotten wood.


    This was the ever-changing Dao of the Xun Sword.


    With just a superficial trial, Yang Ji could feel the power of the Dao of the Xun Sword, and it pleased him greatly.


    He then set it aside and, with a reverse sweep of his hand, took out another Jade Slip, which contained the Shocking Sword Dao.


    As before, he sent his Divine Sense into the space within the Jade Slip to capture the mysteries of the Shocking Sword Dao.


    A grand Daoist chant followed, resonating in his ears.


    "Shocking Sword Dao. ''Shocking'' as in thunderbolt, the weight of thunder, yetsting but an instant. Thus, this sword technique has only one move¡ªunused it remains dormant, but once used, it is irresistibly fierce. With its ruthless speed, it ranks as the number one technique of the Gui Cang Sword."


    The Sword Dao text appeared before his eyes, and after contemting it for a while, Yang Ji found that the Shocking Sword Dao shared some simrities with the Water Tracing Sword Technique''s Water Tracing Stroke.


    Just one sword, but that one sword summed up all one''s power, its momentum like thunder, fast as lightning.


    The sword struck like a dragon, with broad and powerful swings, embodying the intimidating force of thunder, a fearless motion, grand and domineering.


    With the assistance of the Golden Finger, Yang Ji quickly achieved initial mastery here as well.


    In the same span of eight days, he had condensed a fraction of the Sword Intent of Shock.


    Just like before, after condensing the Sword Intent, Yang Ji took out thest Jade Slip, which contained the Dao of the Kui Sword.


    His Divine Sense probed within, and Daoist chants flowed forth.


    "Dao of the Kui Sword. Kui represents the swamp. Once executed, it often causes the opponent''s attacks to sink into a mire, dissipating into nothingness. The Dao of the Kui Sword is typically used in conjunction with the Dao of the Gen Sword.


    Together, mountain and marsh are employed, with one being straightforward and the other tricky, one heavy and the other ensnaring, rendering the enemy unable to defend."


    With the Dao of the Kui Sword, Yang Ji strangely felt a sense of familiarity. He found it shared seventy percent simrity with the Sword Qi Whirlpool from the Water Tracing Sword Technique.


    Eight dayster, having understood the Kui Sword Intent, he thrust his sword, and streaks of Sword Qi gathered and dispersed, intertwining as they advanced forward, like a python climbing and coiling, tearing and dragging down.


    Thus, in just one month''s time, Yang Ji had achieved initial mastery in the four types of Sword Dao and had condensed Sword Intents for each.


    At this moment, he had met the Supreme Bai Mei''s requirements, mastering all four Sword Daos.


    It had been only one month, and one could only wonder what the Supreme Bai Mei would think if he knew.


    Yang Ji, however, did not rush out to boast but continued to deepen hisprehension and elevate his various Sword Intents.


    In cultivation, years pass like moments, and a year hurried past.


    One day, the voice of Jian Yuanzi reached Yang Ji''s ears.


    "Disciple, a year has passed, and the Supreme has personally initiated a council for you. How is your cultivation progressing?"


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji opened his eyes, and a surge of Sword Light flickered in his pupils but swiftly retracted.


    He rose, pushed open the door, and saw Jian Yuanzi''s expectant and slightly anxious gaze. Yang Ji smiled slightly, "Master, rest assured, I will take both Spirit Cleansing Pills."


    The moment the three types of Sword Intent appeared in his open palm, the surrounding air began to stir rapidly, turning into flying swords that screeched back and forth.


    "This is Gentle Wind Sword Intent, Sword Intent of Shock, and Kui Sword Intent! My disciple, you have not disappointed your teacher," Jian Yuanzi eximed, greatly relieved, and immediately grabbed Yang Ji and flew out of the great hall toward the Council Hall.


    The two soared and entered, with Jian Yuanzi taking his seat.


    Yang Ji stood at the center of the great hall, while the Supreme Bai Mei and other Nascent Soul True Monarchs were already sitting around, waiting.


    "Greetings to my master''s master! Greetings to all my senior uncles and aunts!" Yang Ji respectfully saluted.


    "Xiao Ji, how is your cultivation? Have youprehended the other three types of Sword Intent?" Bai Mei, the Supreme, asked with a benevolent smile, his gentle voice clearly carrying a trace of anticipation.


    "Yes, my dear nephew, how has your year of cultivation been?" The other Nascent Soul True Monarchs also looked at him with shining eyes full of expectation.


    The stronger the aptitude and talent disyed by Yang Ji, the more delighted they were, because once Yang Ji joined the Dao Sect, they would all benefit.


    "I have a sword technique to demonstrate, please, revered master and esteemed uncles, step out of the hall to witness it!" Yang Ji said slowly.


    "Oh, you want to demonstrate your sword technique personally? Very well, we shall apany you out of the hall." Bai Mei, the supreme elder, nodded and promptly whisked Yang Ji away from the great hall.


    The rest of the Nascent Soul True Monarchs followed suit.


    At this moment, in front of the great hall, by the cliff''s edge, Yang Ji stood with his sword in hand.


    Behind him, the luminaries of the Cann Sect watched with spiritual light in their eyes, eagerly anticipating.


    A gentle breeze caressed him, and with the fluttering of his robes, Yang Ji''s aura surged. The air around him began to churn as the four sword Dao runes in his mind also started to vibrate.


    Suddenly, he made his move.


    His spiritual power roared within him like a surging sea, and with one stroke of his sword, the stones split and the heavens were shocked.


    Sword Qi shed across the sky, extending for miles with a single strike.


    This stroke was like the tearing of wind, the bellowing of fire, and even more so, like a swift thunderbolt epassing the sky.


    With one stroke, the wind swept the clouds away, and the heavens and earth were astounded.


    This stroke was fast, incredibly fast, with extraordinary power. The Sword Qi passed, but the Sword Intent lingered, leaving endless sharpness still hanging in the air.


    "Is this... a sword strike that merges four Sword Intents?"


    Bai Mei, the supreme elder and a Divinity Transformation cultivator, could not help but have his pupils constrict in amazement upon seeing this stroke, "And... each of the melded Sword Intents has reached a ten percentpletion?"


    "What?" Even Jian Yuanzi was deeply shocked by this scene. He had not expected that his disciple had not onlyprehended three additional Sword Intents over the year but also elevated them to such a level.


    "A genius, Yang Ji is truly a genius! I thought thatprehending three Sword Intents at ten percent would be the peak of his talent in a year''s time, but it turned out to be an insignificant starting point," Changye, a Nascent Soul True Monarch, eximed in disbelief, swallowing hard.


    "Indeed, a genius. Not only has he grasped the other three Sword Intents, but he has also perfectly melded the various Sword Intents. Such rapid progress, truly a terrifying talent," eximed Nascent Soul True Monarch Guanxiao, his eyes shining brightly with fervor.


    "Suchprehension, a real monster! Even if he can''tpare to those naturally close to the Dao in their Taoist and Immortal Bodies, he should at least be on par with those with Spiritual and Sacred Bodies," Nascent Soul True Monarch Ling Gu said excitedly.


    "Our sect will thrive, haha, our sect will thrive!" Nascent Soul True Monarch Yong En shouted jubntly.


    After his initial shock, Bai Mei, the supreme elder, now had a smile on his face, and immediately became a streak of light, bringing Yang Ji back to the great hall.


    The others exchanged nces and also flew back to the hall.


    At the head of the hall, Bai Mei, the supreme elder, squinted with joy, his expression that of a Maitreya Buddha as he continued to fix his gaze on Yang Ji. It was only after a while that he finally spoke up slowly, "From today on, Xiao Ji will be the second candidate for Void Refining Seed after Chang Xiao¡ªany objections?"


    "No objections, no objections!" All the Nascent Soul True Monarchs responded with smiles brimming on their faces¡ªhow could there be any objections?


    "Xiao Ji, from now on, whatever you need, just ask for it. As long as the sect has it, you can take it, and if we don''t, we will try to satisfy your needs," Bai Mei, the supreme elder, stroked his beard, his smile deep.


    "Thank you, revered master!" Seeing everyone happy, a slight smile also appeared on Yang Ji''s face.


    "Jian Yuan, from now on, you must promptly inform us of Xiao Ji''s requests," Bai Mei, the supreme elder, turned to Jian Yuanzi and said.


    "Rest assured, supreme elder!" Jian Yuanzi smiled and nodded.


    "Xiao Ji, here are two Spirit Cleansing Pills for you!" Bai Mei, the supreme elder, flicked his finger, shooting two medicine pills towards Yang Ji, who caught them and bowed once more, "Thank you, revered master."


    "You deserve it," Bai Mei, the supreme elder, said with a kindly smile, nced at Yang Ji and then swept his gaze over the others, "Well then, let''s disband the meeting and not dy Xiao Ji''s cultivation."


    "Nephew, just focus on your cultivation, and tell us if you need anything," said the Nascent Soul True Monarchs warmly.


    "Thank you, all my esteemed uncles!" Yang Ji bowed, smiling slightly.


    "Alright, alright, let''s all disperse and not hold up Xiao Ji''s cultivation," Bai Mei, the supreme elder, said with augh, waving his hand.


    The crowd nodded and exited the great hall one by one.


    The meeting was over, and the Nascent Soul True Monarchs returned to their own peaks.


    On Chang Dao Peak, just like before, Changye, the Nascent Soul True Monarch, was cheerfully seated in his armchair, leisurely sipping spiritual tea, looking delighted.


    The middle-aged man beside him leaned in again, curiously asking, "Father, you''re beaming, and you look in high spirits. Was there good news at today''s council meeting?"


    "After Chang Xiao, our Cann Sect has produced another candidate for Void Refining Seed, of course, I am happy," Changye, the Nascent Soul True Monarch,ughed heartily.


    "A candidate for Void Refining Seed?" The middle-aged man was shocked, then his face lit up with joy, "Father, who is it?"


    "Look, it''s the nephew Yang Ji I told you aboutst time, his innateprehension talent isparable to Chang Xiao''s," Changye, the Nascent Soul True Monarch, gestured with a hand swipe, and a sh of spiritual light appeared in the air, revealing a figure within a projection.


    "Him? He became a candidate for Void Refining Seed? His talent is that amazing?" The middle-aged man was stunned, his eyes twitching with disbelief.


    "What, do you know Yang Ji?" Changye, the Nascent Soul True Monarch, nced at him and said.


    "Don''t know him, don''t know him!" the middle-aged man shook his head.


    "You don''t know him?" Changye, the Nascent Soul True Monarch, furrowed his brow, suddenly raising his voice, "You''re lying!"


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 Chapter 59: Chapter 59 Apology

    "You''re lying!"


    True Monarch Changye''s abrupt exmation, infused with the pressure of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, immediately startled the middle-aged man.


    "Father..." The middle-aged man''splexion changed, and he quickly lowered his head.


    "Tell me, do you recognize Yang Ji? With you being so guilty, did you have a grudge against him in the past?" True Monarch Changye nced at him, his expression intensely serious, as his voice also grew heavier.


    "Father, I truly don''t know Brother Yang." The middle-aged man felt bitter in his heart and swallowed his saliva quietly, trying to appear calm.


    "You still dare to lie in front of me?" True Monarch Changye''s face showed a trace of light anger, with a tone expressing disappointment in failing to meet expectations, "I ask you to confess not to anger you, but to help you, and you still conceal the truth in front of me?"


    "Father..." The middle-aged man looked up, hesitating in his expression.


    "Speak!" True Monarch Changyemanded coldly.


    The middle-aged man exhaled and, feeling guilty, stole a nce at True Monarch Changye. Then, with trepidation, he revealed the incident of snatching the Beast me from before.


    The more True Monarch Changye listened, the darker his expression became, his eyebrows asionally furrowing in anger.


    The middle-aged man was extremely anxious, and with a flicker of his expression, he hastily lowered his voice to add, "Father, on that day, I changed my appearance, and he was only at the stage of Qi Cultivation; he absolutely couldn''t recognize me."


    "Couldn''t recognize you?" True Monarch Changye red at him, "Are you so certain that Yang Ji couldn''t recognize you? How can you estimate such a naturally talented individual blessed with fortune usingmon sense?"


    "At this point, you still harbor naive hopes? Not considering facing the issue directly but still attempting to avoid it!"


    "It''s one thing to take someone else''s Beast me, but you actually abandoned that person below to fend for themselves. To put it lightly, it''s stealing someone''s opportunity; to put it seriously, it''s tantamount to robbery and attempted murder."


    "Your methods are too poor, acting without leaving room for maneuver, such behavior easily leads to misfortune."


    True Monarch Changye sighed, "The path of cultivation is ever-changing and unpredictable, and retribution often starts with the theft of opportunities."


    "I''ve taught you long ago,petition must be measured; if it''s not your opportunity, we don''t take it; if it cannot be exchanged for, we don''t desire it."


    "Don''t rely on your cultivation level to bully the weak. When traversing the world, keep kindness in your heart; it can avert disasters for you, and for the n as well. Have you forgotten the teachings of our Chang family?"


    "I, Changye, have lived a life without guilt, open and transparent in all my dealings. How did I end up with a child like you who acts without considering the consequences?"


    True Monarch Changye was both irritated and puzzled as he looked at the middle-aged man before him, his eyes lowered, and suddenly shot a thin thread of sword Qi at his arm.


    A drop of blood suddenly sttered out, which he then gathered into his palm.


    "Father, what are you doing?" The middle-aged man eximed in surprise.


    True Monarch Changye ignored him, pricking his own fingertip and drawing out a drop of blood as well.


    Then, he performed a spell, causing the two drops of blood to merge in mid-air, and as they fused, strange interwoven patterns surfaced on the blood.


    "It''s my seed, how does it not follow me at all?" True Monarch Changye murmured as he looked at the merging blood, his eyebrows half-furrowed.


    "..." The middle-aged man stood there, stunned.


    "Let''s go, apany me to Sword Peak to apologize, and let''s hope that Yang Ji will forgive you," True Monarch Changye suddenly looked up and said.


    "Father, is that really necessary?" The middle-aged man''s face showed great reluctance.


    "It is!" True Monarch Changye nced at him and said sternly, "Yang Ji has shown an understanding and talentparable to a Spiritual Body, and perhaps even not weaker than a typical Sacred Body. Like Chang Xiao, he has an eighty percent chance of staying indefinitely with the Dao Sect. Do you realize what this means?"


    "It means Yang Ji has a limitless future, implying he will bring a vast amount of cultivation resources to the Sect, which you may benefit from in the future."


    "Today, I take you to apologize first to clear any resentment from Yang Ji''s heart, and second, as an old father, I seek a bit of peace of mind." True Monarch Changye sighed deeply, his expression growing more haggard.


    The middle-aged man felt a surge of guilt and said, "Father, do we need to prepare some gifts to offer as an apology?"


    "Go fetch the Sifang Venerable Dragon Ding and the Orb of Myriad Mysteries,"manded Changye True Monarch.


    "Wouldn''t that be too valuable?" the middle-aged man asked hesitantly.


    Changye True Monarch''s expression froze, and he pointed at him, annoyed, "You really are short-sighted. How do you not take after me at all? What status does Nephew Yang now hold? A candidate for Void Refining, what does heck? It''s not even certain whether he''ll ept your apology gifts."


    "Hurry up, what are you dawdling for?"


    "Oh."


    "Wait!" Changye True Monarch furrowed his brow and suddenly stopped him, "This is too vulgar. Go fetch the Immortal Spirit Tea and we''ll bring that as our offering."


    "Once we get to Sword Peak, remember to be clever."


    "Yes, yes, yes." The middle-aged man nodded repeatedly.


    "By the way, Father, should I transform back into my original appearance when we get there?"


    "Are you foolish? What if... what if Nephew Yang really can''t recognize you? If you transform back into your original appearance, wouldn''t you be exposing yourself?"


    "Father is more experienced in handling these matters," the middle-aged man said, breaking into a cold sweat for himself.


    "Speak less and be more astute when the timees!"


    "Understood, Father!"


    Two streaks of light flew out from Chang Dao Peak and headed straight for Sword Peak.


    ...


    At Sword Peak, within the Sword Pavilion.


    Jian Yuanzi and Changye True Monarch sat opposite each other, with Yang Ji seated beside Jian Yuanzi.


    "Brother Changye, what wind has brought you here today?" Jian Yuanzi said with a warm smile.


    While preparing the tea, Changye True Monarch replied with a smile, "I have here a batch of Immortal Spirit Tea from the Immortal Cultivation Continent. Drinking it can enhance cultivation and also refresh the mind and clear the thoughts. Seeing as Nephew Yang is working hard toprehend the Sword Dao every day, I thought I''d bring some over."


    "Ah, Immortal Spirit Tea. I''ve heard of it; it''s said to have effects simr to the Enlightenment Pill¡ªit''s indeed excellent tea. Disciple, hurry up and thank your Uncle Changye," Jian Yuanzi said, smiling.


    "Thank you, Uncle! Uncle, let me prepare the tea, there''s no need to trouble yourself. Please take a seat," Yang Ji offered as he stood up.


    "The preparation of Immortal Spirit Tea is quite nuanced, and you haven''t had experience with it, nephew. It''s probably best that I handle it, no inconvenience at all," Changye True Monarch said with a light smile.


    Upon closer inspection, Yang Ji noticed the intricate techniques and nodded in agreement.


    Afterward, he turned his gaze towards the middle-aged man standing beside Changye True Monarch.


    Although his appearance was altered, that gaze was unmistakably recognized by Yang Ji; who else could it be but Zheng Changlin?


    Yang Ji had been observant of him from the moment he entered and now appeared somewhat bemused.


    Noticing Yang Ji''s scrutinizing gaze, Changye True Monarch nced at the man beside him and smiled, "This is my son Chang Yuan, the eldest in our family."


    "Oh? So, you are Brother Chang Yuan, please, have a seat!" Yang Ji stood up, made a polite gesture, and smilingly urged Chang Yuan to sit down.


    However, Changye True Monarch shook his head and chuckled, "Jian Yuanzi and I are Nascent Soul elders, and the nephew here is a candidate for Void Refining. For a tea gathering of this sort, Chang Yuan is not qualified to sit down. His presence today is only to pour the tea, as there are subtleties to it as well."


    Yang Ji''s actions paused as he saw the characters "offering an apology" above their heads, and he had a fair idea of the situation.

 Chapter 60: Chapter 60 Invincible Taoist Outfit

    "Apprentice, their expressions seem a bit odd, do you know why?" Jian Yuanzi nced at Changye True Lord and asked through a telepathic message.


    Yang Ji smiled and ryed the events of that day to Jian Yuanzi via telepathy.


    "I see, it appears that Changye Senior Brother has brought him here to apologize," Jian Yuanzi nodded secretly,municating through a telepathic message, "Given that Changye Senior Brother has humbled himself, perhaps it''s best if you let the matter go, apprentice. What do you say?"


    "Since Uncle Changye has gone to such lengths, I shouldn''t pursue the matter further," Yang Ji replied telepathically, but he still wanted to give him a bit of a scare and thus smiled and said, "Brother Chang Yuan seems somewhat familiar to me. Have we met before in the Flowing Fire Sea Region?"


    Changye True Lord''s hand suddenly paused.


    A tension inexplicably tightened in Chang Yuan''s heart as he looked deeply at Yang Ji, then with a surface calm that belied his inner turmoil, he smiled and said, "There are many with an ordinary appearance like mine, Junior Brother must be mistaken, but it seems we''ve made each other''s acquaintance today."


    "Oh? Is that so?" Yang Ji said with a smile that hinted at deeper meaning.


    "Father, he seems... to have recognized me," Chang Yuanmunicated through telepathy, his voice tight.


    "He has certainly recognized you," Changye True Lord sighed.


    "Father, what should we do now?" Chang Yuan frowned inwardly and asked through telepathy.


    "What else can we do but offer a sincere apology!" Changye True Lord said sternly.


    "Haha, Apprentice Nephew Yang, you youngsters should interact more with each other. In the future, the Cann Sect will rely on you all," Changye True Lordughed heartily, taking out a teapot, "Chang Yuan, go and pour some tea for your Martial Uncle and Junior Martial Brother."


    "Martial Uncle, please enjoy the tea!"


    "Junior Martial Brother, please enjoy the tea!"


    Chang Yuan took the teapot and poured tea for Jian Yuanzi and Yang Ji respectively, and then also poured a cup for Changye.


    Jian Yuanzi smiled, nced at Changye, and took the lead in raising his cup of tea for a sip, praising, "Excellent tea!"


    Yang Ji looked at the tea, then at Chang Yuan, and intentionally paused for two breaths before he too smiled, picked up the cup, and drank.


    Seeing this scene, both Changye True Lord and Chang Yuan couldn''t help but let out a sigh of relief.


    This one sip could be said to signify the dissipation of past grievances, as everyone understood tacitly, clear in their hearts.


    "Haha, Apprentice Nephew Yang, what do you think of this tea?" Changye True Lord asked with a bigugh.


    "Uncle''s tea is naturally good!" Yang Ji responded with a slight smile.


    "Haha, since you enjoy it, Apprentice Nephew, I will order someone to buy more from the Immortal Cultivation Continent some other day," Changye True Lord said, quite pleased.


    "There''s no need to trouble yourself, Uncle, considering the long journey," Yang Ji said with a smile, shaking his head.


    "No trouble at all, no trouble. Drinking such Spiritual Tea often can clear the mind, make it nimble and meticulous; it can also spur on inspirations in Cultivation like a spring gushing forth, illuminating the path ahead, ushering in rity. Apprentice Nephew ought to drink more of it," he said.


    Changye True Lord smiled, his gazending on Yang Ji before he suddenly asked, "By the way, with such remarkableprehension, have you considered crafting an Invincible Taoist Outfit?"


    "Invincible Taoist Outfit?" Yang Ji paused.


    "An Invincible Taoist Outfit essentially consists of Dao level Cultivation Techniques, movement techniques, attack spells, life-saving spells, defense spells, and so forth. Now that you are Cultivating the True Rigidity Divine Art, which is Dao level, you could also train in other Dao level spells, creating the strongest Taoist Outfit," Changye True Lord exined.


    "Indeed, Junior Brother, I''ve heard that within the Dao Sect, geniuses are asmon as clouds, each with an extraordinary background. Nearly every one of them has cultivated several Dao-grade techniques, making them well-rounded and without any weak points, their strength formidable and invincible," Chang Yuan said.


    "Beyond one''s Spiritual Root, the difference between ordinary people and geniuses lies inprehension. While most people struggle to grasp a single Dao-grade technique after decades or even a hundred years, geniuses are different. In the same amount of time, they might cultivate a variety of Dao-grade techniques to great sess.


    They are well-equipped for both offense and defense, with profound Spiritual Power¡ªthat''s why they are powerful and can establish themselves in the Dao Sect," Changye Immortal said.


    "True, the Dao Sect does notck powerful cultivation techniques and methods. Those geniuses are virtually invincible in all aspects, possessing strongbat capabilities. I intended to find a day to discuss this with you, and since your martial uncle has mentioned it, I will exin it to you in detail."


    Jian Yuanzi said, "To establish oneself within the Dao Sect, one must haveplete cultivation techniques, neithercking in offense nor defense."


    "The cultivation technique you are practicing, the True Rigidity Divine Art, is of Dao-grade, as is your offensive technique, the Gui Cang Sword. In addition, the sect also has a Dao-grade body technique, but youck a Dao-grade defensive technique and a Dao-grade speed technique."


    "Should you manage to master them all, you would likely pass the Dao Sect''s first round of assessment with ease, and the second round too would not be a challenge."


    "Unfortunately, our sectcks Dao-grade defensive and speed techniques," Jian Yuanzi said regretfully.


    Suddenly, Changye Immortal spoke, "We indeed do not possess those two types of techniques in our sect, but Changqing Gate has the Dao-grade speed technique, and Nanyuan Sect possesses a top-grade defensive technique. If the Supreme Master could make an effective move, perhaps it might be possible to acquire them all."


    However, Jian Yuanzi shook his head and said, "The Supreme Master once took Chang Xiao to Changqing Gate and even once nned to exchange two Dao-grade techniques for their ''Vertical Golden Light.'' Sadly, Changqing Gate simply wouldn''t loosen their grip. As their own geniuses are not remarkable, they also don''t wish to see our Cann Sect prosper."


    "The Supreme Master has taken Chang Xiao to Changqing Gate to exchange techniques?" Changye Immortal asked with a frown.


    Jian Yuanzi nodded and said, "This matter is quite secret; I only know of it as Chang Xiao''s master."


    "At that time, apart from the Supreme Master, there was also the supreme leader of Nanyuan Sect present at Changqing Gate. The three sects'' high ranks met, and the Supreme Master proposed aplementing exchange of techniques. s, the other two sects were self-serving, and the negotiations eventually fell through. Disappointed, the Supreme Master had no choice but to return home."


    "If everyone were a bit more open-minded, our Thousand-Inds Sea Area wouldn''t have gone so many years without a Void Refining Expert," Changye Immortal said, his expression growing solemn.


    "So, the other two sects are not willing?" Changye Immortal asked.


    Jian Yuanzi sighed and nodded.


    Vertical Golden Light?


    Yang Ji''s expression shifted. He was not interested in Nanyuan Sect''s top-grade defensive technique because he possessed a superior body refining technique, the Humanoid Weapon. However, the Dao-grade speed technique known as Vertical Golden Light had caught his interest.


    "Master, what conditions did Changqing Gate propose back then?" he inquired right away.


    Jian Yuanzi''s expression darkened as he said, "Changqing Gate wanted our sect to exchange all of our Dao-grade cultivation techniques and methods. The Supreme Master agreed."


    "But Changqing Gate yed a trick, changing the terms at thest moment. At the time of the trade, they suddenly imed that all the Dao-grade techniques and methods could only be exchanged for the first volume of Vertical Golden Light."


    "Not only were they insatiable, but they also had the gall to put on airs, as if they were bestowing charity."


    "Unwilling to have the Supreme Master receive such an affront, Chang Xiao took the initiative to call off the trade and returned to our sect," Jian Yuanzi exined.


    Immediately, Changye Immortal became angry and said, "All of our Dao-grade techniques and methods just for the first volume of Vertical Golden Light? Changqing Gate is simply too bullying. Since they had previously agreed to a trade, why resort to such repulsive tactics?"


    Jian Yuanzi sighed, "What can we do when they have no geniuses in their sect? If they had a genius like Chang Xiao, the supreme leader of Changqing Gate would likely wear out our threshold trying toplete their set of techniques."


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 Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Spiritual Root Enhancement, Competition

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    Everyone was quite regretful about the failed exchange for the speed ss Great Divine Power technique known as the "Soaring Earth Golden Light."


    Afterwards, they did not bring it up again and discussed other matters until evening, when True Monarch Changye finally took Chang Yuan and left.


    Inside the secret chamber.


    Yang Ji now took out two white Medicine Pills that sparkled with Spiritual Light, each containing tremendous medicinal power. These were the Spirit Cleansing Pills.


    The holy pills that can improve one''s Spiritual Root.


    Above the Spirit Pills are the Treasure Pills, and only above the Treasure Pills are the holy pills, which are unseen in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area because there are no Spiritual Ingredients to refine holy pills.


    It generally takes over a thousand years to cultivate them, and more than one nt is needed.


    Such heavenly and earthly essence has been picked over long years and is almost unseen, only Sects like the Dao Sect with their immortal artifacts can cultivate and supply them continuously.


    This is what foundation means.


    The dense Pill Fragrance emitted by such holy pills is so rich, a single whiff refreshes both mind and spirit. Yang Ji looked at the pills for a moment and then swallowed both of them together.


    Immediately, the medicinal power dissolved, and he felt his body start to warm up, while a tingling sensation arose in his lower abdomen.


    He knew the medicine was taking effect, and he could feel his Spiritual Root slowly bing more permeable.


    Three days passed slowly, and the medicinal power of the two Spirit Cleansing Pills waspletely absorbed.


    Yang Ji looked at himself.


    [Spiritual Root: Intermediate]


    His Spiritual Root had improved from lower-grade to intermediate.


    This change genuinely delighted Yang Ji.


    He then immediately couldn''t wait to take a Demon Essence Pill.


    After one day, he actually gained 120 Cultivation Points, where usually there were only 80 Cultivation Points, this time there were 40 more Cultivation Points.


    This also meant that the efficiency of cultivation with an intermediate Spiritual Root had increased by 50%pared to a lower-grade Spiritual Root.


    Yang Ji was thrilled by this speed of cultivation.


    It meant that the time for his breakthrough to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment would be greatly shortened.


    Yang Ji carefully felt the change in his Spiritual Root, then calmed his mind, allowing the Spiritual Power vortex to refine the medicine on its own, while he began toprehend magical techniques.


    Three dayster, Jian Yuanzi brought him the only Great Divine Power movement technique in the Sect, named Zhou Tian Nuoyi.


    After studying it carefully for a day, Yang Ji understood why this technique was called Zhou Tian Nuoyi.


    Because this technique could generate a force within the body, this force could transform into a dragon that coursed through the limbs and the extraordinary meridians and channels.


    The swiftly coursing dragon could generate several forces of Zhou Tian Nuoyi, making it seem as if the body was pulled by true dragons, allowing one to rapidly dodge with great speed.


    The swiftness of the speed and the ingenuity of the movement technique, just like a roaming dragon, was agile and smooth, making one''s whereabouts elusive.


    After ten days of studying this technique with the help of the Golden Finger''s ability to perceive and correct errors, Yang Ji quickly mastered it.


    At this moment, as he activated the technique, streams of white spiritual energy quickly converged within his body, moving swiftly in response to his thoughts.


    His body shed with Spiritual Light, and as the inner force dragon moved, he appeared instantly at the left side of the secret chamber.


    As the inner force dragon moved again, overflowing with the essence of his path, he then appeared on the right side of the chamber.


    Then the inner dragon moved erratically, and like a spinning top, he started to shift in ce.


    Gliding through space, he could reach a distance of several meters instantly, moving within a small area swiftly and fluently, far more agile than the wind-apanied movement of the Light Body Skill.


    Thus, he now had the True Rigidity Divine Art for his cultivation technique, Zhou Tian Nuoyi for his movement, the Gui Cang Sword Technique for attacking, and the Human-Shaped Weapon of Body Refining Technique for defense.


    Now his Invincible Taoist Outfit onlycked a Dao-level speed technique.


    ```


    Yang Ji was very satisfied, he now had some foundationpared to those geniuses.


    Looking out at the path to immortality, he too felt greater bravery and confidence.


    Cultivation knows no years, and swiftly five years passed.


    In these five years, Yang Ji had sessfully broken through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.


    It was also in this fifth year that Jian Yuanzi sent him a message.


    "Disciple,e out for a moment."


    Hearing this, Yang Ji opened his eyes, gradually ended his cultivation, and stepped out of the secret room.


    Outside the secret room, Jian Yuanzi was waiting.


    Yang Ji saw [Frustration] and [Annoyance] hovering above his head and couldn''t help but ask in a grave voice, "Master, has something happened?"


    "Fifty years ago, while resisting the beast tide, Granny Tianshang from Changqing Gate and I discovered a Heavenly Spirit Fruit tree in a secret cave on a deserted ind, which bore four Spirit Fruits, though they weren''t ripe yet."


    "We agreed that once the Spirit Fruits were ripe, we would each take two."


    "But today, when I went to that deserted ind, that Granny Tianshang, attracted by the alluring Spirit Fruits, actually wanted to swallow them all!" Jian Yuanzi said with frustration.


    "Granny Tianshang? The most senior Nascent Soul True Monarch in Changqing Gate? She wants to make a move against you, Master?" Yang Ji asked with a frown.


    "That''s not it. Although I have been expelled by the Dao Sect, my strength is second only to the three great supremes in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area, she wouldn''t dare act rashly in front of me."


    "However, she resorted to underhanded tactics, secretly cing restrictions on the Spirit Fruits, which would destroy them the moment I tried to pick them."


    "She didn''t want to share equally and proposed another method of distribution, a contest!"


    Jian Yuanzi said with slight anger, "Granny Tianshang challenged me to two bouts, only allowing the use of our direct disciples."


    "She knew that Chang Xiao is my disciple, invincible under Nascent Soul True Monarchs, yet she still suggested a contest, relying on the fact that her eldest disciple recently had a breakthrough to Nascent Soul True Monarch."


    "Moreover, by suggesting two contests, she yed a little trick, thinking I only had Chang Xiao as my disciple, and she could easily win the second round unopposed. She really thought things through."


    "This Heavenly Spirit Fruit is a good thing. If you use it, your cultivation speed will greatly increase. I absolutely won''t give up."


    "She doesn''t know that although Chang Xiao is only a Golden Core True Person, after five years of rigorous cultivation, his techniques have reached a transformative state, and hisbat power is entirely enough to defeat an ordinary Nascent Soul True Monarch."


    "If she were to split the fruits normally, she could still get two, but if she resorts to tricks, I won''t let her get even one."


    "Disciple, let''s go. Later on, you also choose a Foundation Establishment opponent to fight. With your insights and understanding of the techniques, you''re definitely notparable to her mediocre disciples."


    Jian Yuanzi felt the frustration lessen somewhat as he thought of his two outstanding disciples.


    Yang Ji, with his Golden Finger, could see the weaknesses and gaps in others, understand the power behind each of their moves, and decide whether to attack or dodge. Facing an opponent of the same level, he was not the slightest bit afraid.


    He immediately nodded in agreement, "Yes, Master!"


    Then he looked around the great hall and asked, "Where is Chang Xiao, Senior Brother? Where is he?"


    "Chang Xiao has already gone to the deserted ind, watching over that old witch, preventing her from making a move and picking the fruits first," said Jian Yuanzi.


    "I see!" Yang Ji nodded in understanding.


    "Well, disciple, let us be on our way." Jian Yuanzi grabbed Yang Ji and fled the great hall, heading towards a deserted ind in the stench-ridden sea.


    Nascent Soul True Monarchs moving at instantaneous extreme speeds, with the scenery of heaven and earth changing very quickly, both of them soon became two streaks of lightnding on top of a deserted ind.


    Li Changxiao, sensing those who were approaching, came over with a smile: "Master, Junior Brother, you have arrived."


    "Senior Brother!" Yang Ji called out with a smile.


    Li Changxiao, after five years of seclusion, hadn''t changed much in demeanor, but the aura he emanated was much stronger, like the edge concealed in a calm sea, poised to erupt into towering waves and tempests when released.


    (Just one chapter today, I''m organizing the outline, I''m about to burst.)

 Chapter 62: Chapter 62 Suppression

    "Jian Yuanzi, you''ve finally returned,"


    a sinister voice came from the opposite side shortly after Jian Yuanzi and hispanions hadnded.


    Yang Ji looked over and saw six figures on the opposite side, with the speaking one being the old crone standing at the front.


    She was hunched over, her skin a dull yellow; wrinkles crossed her face like ravines, and her murky eyes were narrowed, exuding a cold, sinister air.


    Given that she dared to address Jian Yuanzi as d," one could guess without a doubt that she was Granny Tianshang, the oldest Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Changqing Gate.


    Yang Ji saw the [Countdown to Lifespan: 5 years] floating above her head and knew her lifespan of more than a thousand years was nearly at its end.


    She was unlike Luo Xiong; his Spiritual Root had been destroyed, his body had aged, but his soul was still youthful, and he had time left, so he could seize another body and cultivate anew.


    But for Granny Tianshang, even seizing a body would lead to death, because both her body and soul had be too decrepit; unless her soul could break through to another level, even if she were to take an Immortal Body, she would still die.


    The body is the vessel, the soul is the person inside; if the soul ages, no matter how great the vessel is bestowed, it''s only a lifeless shell.


    "Granny Tianshang, I have brought my disciple, and I hope you can grant him a fair fight, a duel at equal level with your disciples and grandchildren," Jian Yuanzi said indifferently.


    "Grant him a duel at equal level?" Granny Tianshang narrowed her eyes and stared sharply at Yang Ji, as if she wanted to see through him, scrutinizing him from top to bottom.


    "This disciple of yours is quite young, yet at such an age, he is only at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. I fear his Spiritual Root isn''t much to speak of either. I thought you brought someone remarkable, and yet you''ve brought such an unremarkabled? Has the Cann Sect no one else besides Chang Xiao?"


    Granny Tianshangughed coldly. She was not tall and appeared even smaller with her stooped figure, but she was a Nascent Soul True Monarch, after all. Standing there with her hands behind her back and her eyes gleaming coldly, her presence was formidable.


    Hearing these sarcastic words, Jian Yuanzi simply smiled: "As you mentioned, I can only bring a disciple from my sect; I dare not break the agreement."


    "Humph! Dare not?" Granny Tianshang snorted disdainfully, skeptical of his "nonsense," and after ncing twice at Yang Ji, she cautiously asked, "How do you prove that he is your disciple?"


    Jian Yuanzi nced at Yang Ji, signaling him.


    Yang Ji replied with a faint smile; sharpness gathered in his palm, and the air around swiftly turned into several tiny Flying Swords that whistled back and forth.


    "Is this... the Separation Fire Sword Intent?" Granny Tianshang''s eyes squinted instantly recognizing the sword intent.


    "The Separation Fire Sword Dao is one of the Eight Swords of Gui Cang, and with Granny Tianshang''s discerning eyes, you should be able to recognize it at a nce. It''s not a deceit," Jian Yuanzi said with a light smile.


    "Humph! Then let''s proceed with a duel at equal level so that no one can use me of fear," Granny Tianshang snorted coldly, casting a sideways nce behind her.


    There were five people behind her; one Nascent Soul True Monarch, one Golden Core True Person, and three at the peak of Foundation Establishment. They hade fully prepared for the fight.


    To win this duel, it seemed she had summoned the finest of her disciples and grandchildren.


    "Who will fight?" she demanded coldly.


    "I will!"


    A booming voice like thunder rose, and from behind Granny Tianshang, a colossal figure leaped out andnded in the center area with a thud, the ground trembling and dust flying.


    He was a gigantic man, nearly ten feet tall, with bushy eyebrows, wide cheekbones, and a square jaw. His skin was covered in blood-colored veins, his arms were bulging with muscle, and he held a fearsome giant axe.


    "A barbarian?" said Li Changxiao in surprise.


    "This is my disciple Man Kuai; he is of the Human Race, but he was raised on beast blood since childhood, causing his body to undergo a mutation, resulting in the rare beastly berserk physique," Granny Tianshang said with a narrowed smile, clearly very pleased with this grand-disciple of hers.


    "A Beast Frenzy Body? This fellow must be capable of unleashing some sort of beastly power within him, able to burst forth with strength surpassing that of a peak Foundation Establishment, junior brother, you should be careful," Li Changxiao whispered a reminder.


    Yang Ji nodded his head, having already seen most of the information about the giant man: [Peak Foundation Establishment],[Beast Frenzy Body, capable of activating the beast blood within to explode with a strength three times his own.]


    "Mountain Copse Style!"


    Man Kuai didn''t waste words, and with a leap, heunched his move.


    The blue axe glow surged wildly from the heavy axe, enveloping an unparalleled force as it shed down with a booming force.


    This axe was incredibly oppressive, tearing through the air, with a fierce energy running rampant.


    "Junior Brother Man Kuai''s move is his trump card technique, and clearly, he wants to make it a swift battle," said the Golden Core True Person behind Granny Tianshang.


    "Changqing Gate''s top-notch technique, the Earth-shattering Five Styles! This first move, ''Mountain Copse Style,''ing from this guy''s hand, is several times more powerful than what''s normal," marveled Li Changxiao.


    On the opposing side, Yang Ji''s expression didn''t change at all, not dodging in the slightest. As he raised his hand, a flying sword swirling with spiritual light was already clenched in his grip.


    "Junior Brother Man Kuai utilizes strength as his forte, and the ''Earth-shattering Five Styles'' he''s cultivating are fiercely domineering. This man doesn''t know the height of the sky nor the depth of the earth, even trying to face him head-on. It seems he''ll be defeated by this one move."


    "Brother Man Kuai has an extraordinary talent and was born with immense strength. With this axeing down, the Qi machine oppresses all directions, making people feel as if they''re in a swamp. This person won''t even be able to escape, looks like the two Heavenly Spirit Fruits will soon be in our hands,"


    The people behind Granny Tianshang discussed in low voices, their faces involuntarily revealing a hint of a smile.


    Li Changxiao and Jian Yuanzi, seeing this scene, remainedpletely calm and undisturbed as they watched.


    As the giant axe neared, Yang Ji''s eyes flicked upwards, and a sharp aura spread out from within him. Meanwhile, the flying sword in his hand suddenly moved, shing upwards like lightning, instantly unleashing the Shocking Sword Dao.


    The sword struck with the force of thunder, filled with a concentrated Sword Intent, shing with Man Kuai''s heavy axe.


    The reason Yang Ji didn''t dodge was precisely to use the Shocking Sword Dao in this almost non-existent moment of opportunity to resist, honing his ability to adapt in dangerous situations.


    Clearly, the Shocking Sword Dao was suitable for such scenarios, for the sword technique took only a moment to execute, making it perfect for counterattacks in times of crisis.


    Boom!


    The heavy axe and the flying sword collided in an instant with an explosive sound.


    The blue axe glow and the sharp Sword Qi burst like a storm, sending spirals of visible energy in all directions.


    Just when the people behind Granny Tianshang thought the battle was decided, they heard Yang Ji''s faint voice in their ears.


    "Your strength is indeed quite formidable!"


    The onlookers saw Yang Ji''s body being rocked backwards by a massive force, stepping back once and then bracing himself, his figure immediately stabilized.


    At the same time, a great force was dissipated through his back foot, causing the blue stone pavement where he stood to suddenly crack extensively.


    In contrast, Man Kuai was sent flying by the sword strike, stumbling back several steps with his feet going "thud thud thud" before he awkwardly steadied himself.


    The crowd turned to the ground and saw that every step he took while retreating had left footprints inches deep in the blue stone floor.


    In that moment, the superiority was clear.

 Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Five Earth-Shattering Moves

    "Brother Man Kuai is actually at a disadvantage? Is this person''s Sword Dao so strong?"


    The crowd was astonished, looking at the indifferent Yang Ji, and then at Man Kuai, whose breathing was slightly disordered. They were secretly shocked at that moment.


    In a battle between equals, Man Kuai''s strength had never faltered against anyone, yet now, wielding the heavy axe of the Heaven Copse Style, he was actually suppressed by someone.


    What''s more, the opponent was reversing the situation from the mid-phase of Foundation Establishment to the peak.


    This... was inconceivable.


    "This person''s Sword Qi is so sharp, and the Sword Intent so intense!"


    Man Kuai gazed at Yang Ji, outwardlyposed but inwardly shaken; falling behind with a single move, he felt a burning pain on his face.


    Though he seemed brutish, his thoughts were extremely delicate. Suppressing the anger in his heart, he suddenly burst intoughter.


    "Hahaha, during the past few days, when I went to the Demon Stench Sea to y a peak Demon General, I forgot that my arm had a hidden injury. You,d, are quite strong, managing to receive one of my moves. Now, I must get serious."


    Man Kuai''s smile abruptly vanished, his ten fingers gripping the heavy axe tightly, and with a resentful intention, he leaped into the air, hanging above Yang Ji''s head, and roared, "Overhead Smash Style!"


    Tremendous cyan Spiritual Power madly surged into the heavy axe, hissing forth an unrivaled axe glow, bringing with it boundless might, swinging down fiercely in a chop.


    The sound of the wind screaming, the aura locking down an area of fifty meters, made it impossible to escape or avoid.


    From the ground, the sound of "crackling" resonated continuously, and the area where Yang Ji stood suddenly copsed, kicking up endless dust.


    Facing this powerful axe, yet Yang Ji remained unmoved, as if he was unaffected in the slightest.


    He looked up!


    His robe fluttered in the wind, and without any movement, he simply watched the cyan heavy axe chop down.


    Just as the heavy axe neared three meters above his head, a piercingly sharp Sword Intent rapidly spread out from within him.


    Crack, crack, crack!


    All the dust that had been thrown up into the air froze in an instant, trembling sporadically.


    Soon it gathered into numerous tiny Flying Swords, whistling back and forth around him.


    Suddenly, he pointed with his sword''s edge, and all the dust-formed Flying Swords whistled out to meet the heavy axe chopped down by Man Kuai.


    Appearing like a light and breezy move, as if a strong wind was blowing, it stirred up endless ripples in the air, as though the space itself was folding, pressing down from above.


    A single sword thrust carried within it endless sharpness and prodigious power.


    For this was the Dao of Xun Sword, gentle yet filled with endless ferocity, the fierce wind howling, effortlessly shattering all in its path.


    Man Kuai clearly had a response, as the axe he chopped down was actually on par with Yang Ji''s move imbued with Five Sword Intent.


    Both of them took a step back.


    This sword move used by Yang Ji contained only Five Sword Intent.


    This was not a life-or-death battle; he only needed to use the Golden Finger to discern the strength of the other''s moves in order to counter them appropriately.


    Some limelight shouldn''t be drawn too fiercely, for it wouldn''t benefit him; on the contrary, it would be harmful.


    This was because above Granny Tianshang''s head appeared the words [Surprise], [Five Sword Intent], [Gloomy], [This youngster has some remarkable aptitude, at such a young age he''s sessively used moves containing Three Sword Intent of the Shocking Sword Dao, Five Sword Intent of the Dao of Xun Sword], [Cann Sect has produced another talented youngster with good aptitude], [Displeased], [Hostility!]


    Merely revealing five parts of his Sword Intent had already caused Granny Tianshang to feel displeasure and hostility.


    If he were to reveal more than a full part of Sword Intent, perhaps she would devour him alive, Yang Ji thought to himself as he silently shook his head.


    After these two moves, he also had a rough idea of Man Kuai''s strength. Although thetter was at the peak of Foundation Establishment, the gap between their techniques was toorge.


    One wielded a Great Divine Power, while the other only a top-level technique.


    He had only unleashed the Five Sword Intent and was already able to contend with it,


    Had this been a life-or-death battle with no witnesses, he would have certainlybined all four Sword Intents and cut down this Man Kuai with one strike.


    This exchange had greatly bolstered his confidence; Great Divine Power techniques indeed were extraordinary, enabling him to stand up against the outstanding talents from the three major sects even with a lower ranking.


    This was simply an asymmetrical battle.


    From this, he also couldn''t help but think of the fiercepetition within the Dao Sect.


    There, geniuses were aplenty, others'' understanding and Spiritual Roots were both exceptional, with Cultivation to overpower, and their techniques also unbeaten; to deal with it as effortlessly as he had just done would be highly unlikely.


    As he contemted this, Man Kuai once again leaped up, his hands parting, and the huge axe automatically flew above his head, spinning rapidly.


    All around, countless airflow began converging towards him, enveloping him within.


    As the airflows converged, the entire space formed a specific spatial energy field, separate from the external environment.


    Man Kuai''s body burst with green light, and the giant axe, carrying a strong green light, kept spinning above his head.


    With every rotation, the surrounding airflow grew stronger by the minute, and that green glow shone even more dazzlingly.


    Strong airflow, numerous axe lights, carrying a fierce force that could tear everything apart, converged from all sides towards the center, directly targeting Yang Ji.


    A massive axe shadow resembling a mountain suddenly formed.


    "Embrace Mountain Style!" bellowed Man Kuai as he violently chopped down.


    Yang Ji realized at a nce that this move was quite powerful, and could only be withstood by using either Six Sword Intent or abination of two different Three Sword Intents.


    He immediately unleashed a sword strike thatbined the Three Sword Intent of Shock with the Three Gentle Wind Sword Intent.


    Boom!


    Another massive boom roared as Yang Ji and Man Kuai once again retreated from each other.


    Just as he regained his bnce, Man Kuai, still spinning his axe, reappeared before his eyes.


    Swinging the giant axe, countless axe shadows ovey and shifted in the air. The rapidly vibrating giant axe drove the surrounding airflow, creating an abnormal, piercing screech that shook the soul.


    "You won''t escape this axe!"


    As Yang Ji was flung backward, Man Kuai closed in rapidly; his axe cut across directly, as though the heavens and the earth were being split apart.


    Green light burst forth, filling the sky with crisscrossing axe lights tearing through space and earth, apanied by a deafening screech and formidable force that engulfed Yang Ji in an instant.


    "Heaven Shaker Style!"


    The three awe-inspiring words exploded from Man Kuai''s mouth as he unexpectedly skipped the Cover Ground Style and the Heaven Shaker Style, unleashing an attack that fused all five styles into one.


    All of a sudden, his body split into five, and five Man Kuais appeared all around.


    One above, the other four standing in four corners, engulfing Yang Ji within a beautiful yet immensely dangerous halo of light.


    Man Kuai''s giant axe screeched into the heavens, countless axe shadows chopping and shing, showing five substantial trails of axe light from every direction.


    From the outside, one could see five Man Kuaisunching their attacks simultaneously; the five clusters of sharp axe shadows connected, forming a closed space.


    Watching the five Man Kuais attacking at the same time, Yang Ji felt the surrounding airflow forming a closed space, locking him firmly in the middle.


    To counter the attack that merged all Five Styles of the Heaven Shaker, one needed either a single variety of Eight Sword Intent or a sword strikebining two varieties of Four Sword Intent.


    Yang Ji looked at the ferocious assault, his Flying Sword gleaming brightly as he brought together Four Sword Intent of Shock with Four Gentle Wind Sword Intent into a powerful union.


    Both Sword Daos known for their speed, he released dozens of Sword Qi in an instant, striking at Man Kuai.


    (The next two chapters continue.)

 Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Let Him Fight

    Sword Qi howled as it intertwined with the azure axe light, with two different hues of radiance shing amidst the dense sounds of thunder.


    Countless glimmers scattered outward, forming a glowing sphere that flickered with captivating yet perilous colors.


    ng ng ng!


    A symphony of metal striking stone resounded, sparks flying everywhere.


    In the moment of the standstill between the twobatants, Yang Ji suddenly heightened his Sword Intent by a notch.


    In an explosive burst, Sword Qi erupted, sending Man Kuai along with his axe flying backward.


    At that moment, Man Kuai''s heart shook wildly, his eyes filled with disbelief.


    How could this man''s Sword Intent seem bottomless? How was this possible?


    Before he could steady his shock, Yang Ji suddenly moved.


    With the grace of a swan, he floated upwards and, under the shocked gazes of the onlookers, gentlynded on Man Kuai''s shoulder.


    Before Man Kuai could touch the ground, he felt a heaviness on his shoulder and as he looked up, Yang Ji''s foot was descending upon him.


    Boom!


    Falling to the ground like a stone, "thump" went the sound as half of Man Kuai''s body plunged directly into the earth.


    A flicker of pain shed through his eyes as Man Kuai felt his internal organs heave together, a muffled groan immediately escaping his lips.


    "Brother Man Kuai has been suppressed?" the crowd eximed in surprise.


    "You''ve lost!" Yang Ji stated tly, standing on his shoulder.


    "No! I still have beast blood within me that hasn''t been stirred yet, I can be stronger, I can''t possibly lose!"


    Man Kuai''s tiger-like eyes red upward, roaring furiously, and during his outcry, the blood-colored patterns all over his body shed with blood light, as the beast blood within him was vigorously activated in an attempt to leap up.


    But Yang Ji just nced at him coldly, the Flying Sword at Man Kuai''s neck silent yet threatening.


    If he were to rise up, the sword would surely pierce his throat.


    "Hmph! Don''t embarrass me." Granny Tianshang suddenly scoffed at Man Kuai.


    Seeing this, Man Kuai reluctantly retracted his surging beast blood.


    Yang Ji, on the other hand, sheathed his sword and slowly walked to one side.


    At this moment, he realized that the gap between a genius and an ordinary person was simply too vast; he hadn''t even exerted a tenth of his Sword Intent before he had already suppressed Man Kuai.


    If he had struck with his full strength, Man Kuai probably would have died a million times over from a single one of his blows.


    "Not bad, junior brother, you know how to hide your skills," Li Changxiao voiced through mental transmission, making no effort to conceal it from Jian Yuanzi.


    Jian Yuanzi smiled faintly and transmitted back, "Hiding one''s skills is not necessarily a bad thing; keeping others from grasping your depth means you''re safe."


    "Granny Tianshang, like this, we''ve won the first match," Jian Yuanzi said with a smile.


    "Humph! That doesn''t count, my grandson Man Kuai has yet to show his full strength, we haven''t lost. Let''s change fighters and continue," Granny Tianshang retorted coldly, casting a nce at the person behind her.


    In an instant, a young man carrying a long de on his back suddenly grew solemn and stepped forward, saying, "Ren Jingtian is here to learn from your sword techniques!"


    "Granny Tianshang, are you trying to renege?" Jian Yuanzi''s expression became stern, his robes moving without wind as traces of Sword Qi dispersed from him, filling the sky with sharpness.


    "Jian Yuanzi, do you want to fight me?" Granny Tianshang''s face shifted, her voice suddenly turning shrill.


    "Master, don''t be angry. If they want to fight, let''s just fight with them," Yang Ji interjected with a smile, stepping forward again.


    "I will only use one de strike. This de strike contains my lifelong understanding of the Path of the de. If I cannot defeat you, then I admit my defeat."


    Ren Jingtian''s eyes shot out with a brilliant light, overwhelming energy surging through him while the long de on his back vibrated suddenly due to the force he generated.


    With a "hum" of a muffled de''s ring, the de shot out of its sheath like lightning and within a breath, Ren Jingtian had it in hand, emanating a de light of ten zhang unmatched, truly done in one swift motion.


    Boom!


    Ren Jingtian raised the long de over his head decisively and fiercely shed diagonally downward.


    A peerless de light burst forth with a piercing, strange howl, mixed with the sound-killing force that targets the heart and splits intelligence, intimidating the spirit and enveloping all directions.


    With one strike, he contained two killing moves, as swift as lightning, so fast it demanded a sideways nce.


    Yet Yang Ji remained unmoved, employing the same technique, equally simple, he lifted his hand to strike with his sword, releasing a strangle move that gathered two types of Sword Intent, carrying an inexplicable great force, boldly meeting Ren Jingtian''s domineering blow.


    This de had once gloriously in an injured Demon Marshal, but faced with Yang Ji''s sword, the de light was instantly extinguished in a moment, snuffed out by the endless Sword Qi, dissipating into the empty sky.


    The Sword Qi''s momentum remained unabated, turning into a pale blue Flying Sword hovering at his brow, and only when a droplet of blood seeped from his forehead did Ren Jingtian, sweating coldly, realize he had already been defeated.


    He prided himself on being a genius, had watched the battles for a long time, convinced that Yang Ji absolutely could not withstand his all-powerful sh, yet he did not anticipate losing so quickly, so utterly.


    If it were a life-and-death fight, the Sword Qi before him would definitely pierce through his brow, strangle his spirit, and extinguish his life in an instant.


    He lost, fell to a single sword strike, a sword strike wielded by someone in the midst of Foundation Establishment.


    He felt an endless sense of loss deep inside, the gap between them like a chasm he found unbearable, still hoping it was due to a lower level of technique.


    He slowly lowered his long de, his expressionplex, while clinging to some hope, he asked dejectedly, "Fellow Daoist, what level of sword technique did you use?"


    "As you guessed!" Yang Ji saw through his thoughts and responded indifferently.


    "Indeed..." Ren Jingtian took a deep breath, feeling as though a weight had lifted from his heart.


    He could ept defeat but not a defeat like this, his pride did not allow it.


    Yet looking at Yang Ji''s full confidence, he still smiled bitterly inside. Knowing that the higher the level of techniques, the harder they are toprehend, he had immersed himself in the supreme technique, "Falling Heaven de," for over twenty years and had only just barely touchedpletion.


    But the person before him was younger, and yet the Great Divine Power in his hands was executed with a proficiency more terrifying than his own de technique.


    Such an exceptionally talented person, even if cultivating the same technique, would still be ahead, and in the end, it was still he who would lose.


    This was the crushing disadvantage brought on by his own inferior talent andprehension.


    Upon knowing that he was inferior both inprehension and technique, Ren Jingtian sighed in disappointment, but this led to a sense of release.


    At this moment, looking up at the steadfast Yang Ji, another person stepped forward from behind Granny Tianshang.


    This person''s expression was solemn, his eyes devoid of any underestimation, he said gravely, "My name is Jian Chuan, and like Brother Ren, I will only unleash one strike. This strike will gather all the mysteries of my swordsmanship, and if Fellow Daoist can withstand it, then I shall concede defeat."


    "Be careful!"


    Jian Chuan moved with such speed that two steps appeared as one, and in an instant, he lunged forward, simultaneously drawing the Flying Sword from behind with a flick of his hand.


    ng!


    A sword cry rang out, like the long call of a bird flying high in the Nine Heavens, reaching the heart, transporting one into a peach garden paradise, forgetting all danger.


    Jian Chuan''s sword was very unique, very round and thin, resembling a spear, yet only as thick as a thumb, with an exceedingly sharp point.


    Whoosh!


    With one thrust of his sword, the air was immediately torn apart.


    A point of white light appeared at the tip of the sword, brilliant and dazzling,pelling one to avert their eyes.


    In an instant, it was a mere few yards from Yang Ji.


    Facing this sword, Yang Ji was somewhat surprised, and perhaps as a fellow swordsman, he rarelymented.


    "Your swordsmanship not only possesses mesmerizing properties, but also the dazzling light of the Sword Qi. The most lethal aspect is the sword''s ultimate speed, coupled with its peerless sharpness."


    "The ultimate speed of a sword is a point, the smallest point that can reduce resistance to its lowest."


    "Once this sword is drawn, it is a killing blow for the vast majority in thete stage of Foundation Establishment, leaving them with no power to resist."

 Chapter 65: Chapter 65 Invincible Li Changxiao

    The tip of the sword gleamed with a startling white radiance, bright and dazzling,pelling people to avert their gaze.


    "Not bad!"


    "Now take my sword strike!"


    Yang Ji thrust his longsword forward fiercely, locking in the Qi of the area, and unleashed endless Sword Qi infused with an inexplicable force. Like before, the Sword Qi seemed to carry a heavenly pressure, enveloped in overwhelming power and an even more piercing sharpness as it surged forward.


    This sword strike was swift, imbued with ten percent Sword Intent of the Shocking Sword Dao.


    Boom!


    The strike collided directly with Jian Chuan''s Straight Line Killing Sword, with dazzling sparks flying about and a terrifying spiritual wind sweeping out.


    Confronted by Yang Ji''s Shocking Sword Dao, Jian Chuan''s unparalleled Sword Qi was like a servant meeting a king, utterly powerless to resist and instantly obliterated.


    In the blink of an eye, man and sword were sent tumbling away.


    Thump!


    He hit the ground!


    Jian Chuan was not only defeated, but he also fell directly onto the ground, even more disheveled than Ren Tianjing had been.


    Yet no one looked down on Jian Chuan, and no one dared to underestimate Yang Ji; everyone''s eyes were filled with shock as they sensed from Yang Ji''s sword strike a terror far greater than before, both in sharpness and Sword Intent.


    "The Sword Qi conceals endless sharpness, yet suddenly it transforms into the intangible, as if it doesn''t exist... and yet as if it''s omnipresent..." Jian Chuan suddenly spoke, "Is this... ten percent Sword Intent?"


    "Yes," Yang Ji nodded in acknowledgment.


    "You cultivate Great Divine Power and still you''ve grasped ten percent Sword Intent," Jian Chuan couldn''t help but feel shocked.


    Being a swordsman himself, he knew what that meant.


    Taking a deep breath, Jian Chuan spoke with an envious and admiring tone, "Great Divine Power isplex and difficult toprehend. It''s truly enviable that a swordsman of your age has entered the threshold and even grasped ten percent Sword Intent."


    "I consider myself to be of not badprehension, butpared to you, I''m like a firefly against the bright moon."


    "You are very strong too. If I did not employ ten percent Sword Intent, I wouldn''t have been able to defeat you," Yang Ji said indifferently, giving him a nce, "So next... do you still want to fight?"


    "No more fighting," Jian Chuan couldn''t help but smile bitterly.


    "Hmph, not embarrassed enough? Get back here!" Granny Tianshang said sternly.


    Jian Chuan bowed respectfully and then returned to Granny Tianshang''s side.


    "Jian Yuanzi, I didn''t expect you to have taken another disciple with exceptional perception, but his Spiritual Root is too weak. It will be difficult for him to be of great use in the future," Granny Tianshang said with a sardonic tone.


    "You needn''t worry about that," Jian Yuanzi replied with a slight smile, looking quite pleased.


    Granny Tianshang huffed and nced sideways at the elder standing behind her.


    The elder smiled faintly and stepped forward.


    His hair was grey and white, his features ordinary, yet his gaze was exceptionally sharp, like that of a hawk, intimidating others from meeting his eyes.


    "I am Yin Zhi True Lord of the Changqing Gate. It seems somewhat unfair for me to fight a younger one," he chuckled, but his aura kept pressing out, bearing down on Li Changxiao.


    Li Changxiao smiled and said, "Watching for so long, I''ve gotten quite itchy to join, so let''s have a match." With one step, ripples of Sword Qi spread out, shattering Yin Zhi True Lord''s Qi, who immediately changed his expression.


    "Although this young man is a genius, you are a Nascent Soul True Monarch who can suppress him with your realm. It''s not so easy to fight across levels like this. Remember to strike hard when you make your move and show Jian Yuanzi something special," Granny Tianshang sneered through a voice transmission.


    "Very well! Don''t worry, master, I will certainly blunt this young man''s sharpness," Yin Zhi True Lord responded with a coldugh.


    Although Yin Zhi True Lord talked tough, he did not dare to take Li Changxiao lightly, the famous genius. His outward demeanor was rxed, but his pupils betrayed his seriousness and caution.


    Yin Zhi True Lord stood there as wisps of Netherworldish mist emerged from his body, coalescing behind him into a Divine Demon of the Nine Netherworlds towering over thirty feet tall.


    Then he flew into the brow of the Demon God.


    Li Changxiao floated up into the air, as storm clouds gathered, and from within him spread wisps of light blue Spiritual Power. He looked like a Heavenly Immortal from the Nine Heavens descending to earth, and clearly, he too had cultivated the Ling Water Technique, his Spiritual Power tinged with light blue hues.


    The Netherworldish mist collided with the light blue Spiritual Power midair, creating a splendid and radiant light.


    Boom!


    A deep, muffled sound spread in all directions.


    Waves of immense spiritual might spread from the point of collision between the two types of spiritual mist.


    Ripples of spiritual might undted, causing the spiritual power within everyone present to stagnate and clog.


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    Where the two streams of spiritual power met, snakes of lightning slithered and sparks of fire scattered, thunder pped as if the Heavenly Tribtion was brewing above the Nine Heavens.


    All this was merely the buildup to the battle of the twobatants, and already it was terrifying.


    No one knew what kind of epoch-defying shock their actual confrontation would create.


    The crowd was astounded, utterly in shock.


    No longer daring to stay, they flew to the edge of the sky and finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    A Nascent Soul True Monarch and a genius at the pinnacle of Golden Core, their collision at this moment was destined to be as epic as a saga.


    Where the two mists intersected, the spiritual light shattered explosively.


    Stream after stream, strand after strand, it surged in all directions, causing the surrounding space to crackle and snap.


    Just as the two mists were about to detonate.


    The Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth behind Yin Zhi True Lord roared into motion, pointing fiercely at Li Changxiao.


    What seemed like a light touch was, in fact, imbued with the mighty force of heaven and earth.


    Li Changxiao, without a word, soared forth on his sword, swift and merciless, his violent aura shooting straight up to the Sky Firmament, scattering the clouds and mists.


    A glorious sword, soaring through the void, unfolded its divine might, the howling Sword Qi enveloping the Flying Sword, like the waters of the Yellow Springs bursting forth, seeking topletely crush Yin Zhi True Lord''s Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth.


    A cold smirk flickered across the corners of Yin Zhi True Lord''s mouth.


    "The Dharma Aspect can unleash the great momentum of heaven and earth, carrying its mighty force. Today, I will let you witness the power of a Nascent Soul True Monarch."


    "Nether King Fist!"


    Yin Zhi True Lord stimted the Dharma Aspect and casually hurled a punch.


    A solid ck fist flew through the air, expanding tremendously in the sky, instantly obscuring the sun.


    In the darkness, only the Flying Swordmanded by Li Changxiao roared.


    The Flying Sword seemed poised to pierce through the ck fist.


    The sword''s brilliance mmed between the ck fist''s fingers, the Sword Qi explosively spreading, seeking to obliterate itpletely.


    One could see a Longsword transform into a roaming dragon, rampaging unchallenged within, devouring and shredding the ckher mist.


    "Ants trying to eat an elephant, amusing!" Yin Zhi True Lord sneered coldly, his eyes ring fiercely as the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth behind him violently shook, scattering the vast Sword Qi, even causing the Flying Swords inside to falter.


    Then, the ck fist bore down, instantly shattering the Sword Qi, and the Flying Swords within let out a ng, unable to stop falling.


    "Nascent Soul True Monarchs are indeed somewhat powerful, but it ends here," Li Changxiao said, grinning as he leaped upward, caught the Flying Sword, and unleashed a torrent of intense Sword Intent that straightaway scattered the ck fist.


    A sword strike went forth, scattering the Demon God''s Dharma Aspect.


    "What?" Yin Zhi True Lord turned pale with surprise, with a fineyer of cold sweat covering his forehead. His hands formed seals, attempting to regather the Dharma Aspect of Heaven and Earth again.


    But he still couldn''t stop his decline.


    Boom!


    The potent Sword Qi blew his face into a twisted deformation, rippling like the surface of water, rendering him unable to open his eyes.


    Spurt!


    A point of bloody light suddenly appeared.


    Li Changxiao held the Flying Sword, thrusting the sword tip directly into his forehead.


    "If my Flying Sword advances another half inch, your soul will be damaged!"


    (There will be updates during the day; I''m staying up tonight to write.)

 Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Junior Brother, Im Waiting for You at the Dao Sect

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    "You!" Sensing the sharp sword qi piercing into his skull, Yin Zhi True Lord''s expression changed, and he dared not move.


    "There are ranks even among Nascent Soul True Monarchs, and your Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth is quite crude, not exceeding ten zhang in height, and the method of condensing it is mediocre, merely a lower-grade Yin Demon Dharma Aspect. The great forces of heaven and earth you can mobilize are also few, hence they can''t block my sword qi," Li Changxiao said indifferently.


    "Granny Tianshang, in that case, have we won this duel? Please remove the restriction you secretly ced on the spirit fruit," Jian Yuanzi said with a smile.


    Granny Tianshang''s face was gloomy, with a glint of deep light in her eyes, and a hovering sentiment that seemed to spit, [Humph, if I can''t have it, don''t think you can either.]


    Jian Yuanzi saw her with a cold smile on her face, her eyes sneaking a sinister nce towards the cave.


    In response, a powerful surge of sword intent burst forth from within him, shooting up into the sky.


    Although he did not utter a word, the intent to kill and its cold harshness within the sword intent were quite intense.


    Granny Tianshang, feeling the murderous intent bearing a strong will, couldn''t help but change her expression.


    She looked at the cave and then at Jian Yuanzi, whose brows were brimming with sword intent, her face showing alternating shades of darkness and light.


    "So, you''re quite the character, little Jian Yuan!" Granny Tianshang suddenly scoffed twice, very reluctantly shot a stream of light into the cave, and removed the restriction she had ced on the Heavenly Spirit Fruit tree.


    After that, she swept over Jian Yuanzi, Li Changxiao, and Yang Ji with her vicious gaze and said coldly, "Let''s go!"


    Seeing Granny Tianshang leave with her party, Jian Yuanzi slowly retracted his sword intent, but his eyes still held a vestige of coldness.


    "Granny Tianshang may not be of great strength, but relying on seniority, she loves to take advantage, acting arrogantly and presumptuously in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area with the backing of Changqing Gate, thinking she can behave unreasonably, truly unaware of what''s good for her."


    "Such inability to advance or retreat, unable to see the situation clearly, in other ces she would have probably died countless times over."


    Jian Yuanzi turned around, looked at Li Changxiao and Yang Ji, "My two disciples, if you ever go to Dao Sect, make sure to never imitate her."


    "Facing irresistible force, one must bow when necessary, even if treasures are taken away right in front of you; you must learn to endure."


    "If you''re alive, everything else is possible."


    "Sometimes, aggravating a conflict with a powerful opponent face-to-face is a very unwise act."


    "Understood, Master!" Li Changxiao and Yang Ji nodded in response.


    Jian Yuanzi hummed softly, and then transformed into a streak of light that rushed into the cave. When he emerged, he held four spirit fruits the size of a fist, supported by true essence in his palm.


    The Heavenly Spirit Fruits appeared crystalline, and within them, wonders were continuously emerging and changing.


    The sky, the scorching sun, dark clouds, thunder and lightning, the whistling wind, grown more and more intense, and finally, the sound of raindrops could be heard, pitter-pattering, like spring rain falling on the ground.


    Then it cycled again and again, changing continuously, truly astonishing.


    "These Heavenly Spirit Fruits are lower-grade holy fruits, with wonders abounding within them, which are manifestations of the enormous spiritual charm inside.


    These are much better than regr spirit fruits, even those with lower-grade root bones will be able to improve their cultivation significantly within a day," Jian Yuanzi exined with a smile, as he handed two Heavenly Spirit Fruits to Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji nced at it, and information appeared [Heavenly Spirit Fruit, one fruit can provide a month of normal cultivation for someone with a middle-grade root bone, and can increase cultivation points by 1000 each day.]


    As expected of a holy fruit, one fruit could suffice his cultivation for a month, and provide him with 1000 cultivation points each day.


    In two months'' time, the two Heavenly Spirit Fruits could provide him with sixty thousand cultivation points.


    Such a rate of cultivation was indeed eight times faster than the Demon Essence Pills he was currently consuming.


    Cultivating quickly is a matter of life and death, as it is a race against time. The faster one cultivates, the more time one has to break through to the next realm with ease.


    Yang Ji received the Heavenly Spirit Fruits, and immediately bowed, "Thank you, Master!"


    "Chang Xiao, these two are yours," Jian Yuanzi then handed the other two Heavenly Spirit Fruits to Li Changxiao.


    But Li Changxiao shook his head and said, "Give them to junior brother. I have already reached the peak of the Golden Core stage, and without subsequent cultivation techniques, my cultivation can''t advance any further. They''re of no use to me."


    Li Changxiao looked at Yang Ji and suddenly spoke, "Junior brother''s root bone indeed falls a bit short. The difference isn''t so noticeable now while you''re in the Foundation Establishment stage with Demon Essence Pills, but once you reach Golden Core, that will be a huge hurdle."


    "A Golden Core with nine marks is consideredplete, but each additional mark requires cultivation equivalent to the entire Foundation Establishment Realm."


    ```


    "This requires a vast umtion of Spiritual Power, and this is also the energy umtion for the subsequent condensation of the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth; it requires prolonged cultivation."


    "If one''s Spiritual Root is poor and the cultivation resources arecking, then who knows how many years and months it would take to reach the peak of the Golden Core Realm."


    "Take both these Heavenly Spirit Fruits, junior brother, I''ll be heading to the Dao Sect in a few days. If I can stay there, they have an abundance of resources that are inexhaustible. Why waste the Sect''s limited resources on us? By giving them to you, junior brother, the resources can be utilized to their maximum potential."


    "Elder brother, are you going to the Dao Sect?" Yang Ji suddenly looked up and said.


    "Yes, the Ten Great Dao Sects will soon be widely recruiting disciples. I n to set off for the Dao Sect, as without the subsequent techniques of the True Rigidity Divine Art, there''s no way to condense the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, and it would be difficult to survive the divine tribtion and achieve the state of Nascent Soul True Monarch.


    I have also more or less mastered my techniques, enough to support me going to the Dao Sect and staying there."


    Li Changxiao smiled slightly and said, "Junior brother, I will go ahead and pave the way for you. If I can be an Inner Sect Disciple and secure an Immortal Mountain, you will have a ce to stay when youe."


    "Junior brother wishes elder brother sess!" Yang Ji sped his hands and said.


    "With junior brother''s auspicious words, it will happen," Li Changxiao confidently said.


    "In that case, take both these Heavenly Spirit Fruits, disciple," Jian Yuanzi said with a contented smile, passing the Spirit Fruits over.


    "Thank you, Master; thank you, elder brother!" Yang Ji did not put on airs, and after thanking them, he epted the fruits.


    "Let''s go, let''s head back." Jian Yuanzi grabbed them both, soared into the sky, and swiftly returned to the Cann Sect.


    Three dayster.


    Li Changxiao set off for the Dao Sect.


    When Yang Ji saw him off, Li Changxiao just smiled and left him with a phrase.


    "Junior brother, the path to immortality is long; let''s support each other on the journey ahead. I''ll be waiting for you at the Dao Sect."


    The Dao Sect!


    Yang Ji was not yet ready to go to the Dao Sect.


    Although there are no conditions required to go to the Dao Sect, staying there is difficult.


    His cultivation had not yet reached the peak of the Golden Core Realm, and his techniques had not yet reached perfection.


    Once everything is ready, Yang Ji will go, and he will strive to stay there.


    In the secret chamber.


    Yang Ji now looked at himself.


    [Name: Yang Ji]


    [Spiritual Root: Medium]


    [Lifespan: 34/200]


    [Realm: Foundation Establishment Middle Stage (138500/204800)]


    [Cultivation Technique: Ling Water Technique (Low-level), True Rigidity Divine Art (Dao-level)]


    [Great Divine Power Technique: Humanoid Weapon [Volume 1] (Small Sess)]


    [Great Divine Power Technique: Gui Cang Sword Technique [Dao of Li Sword (sixfold Sword Intent)], [Shocking Sword Dao (sixfold Sword Intent)], [Dao of Xun Sword (sixfold Sword Intent)], [Dao of the Kui Sword (sixfold Sword Intent)]


    [Great Divine Power Technique: Zhou Tian Nuoyi (Beginner)]


    [Techniques: Water Tracing Sword Technique (Perfected), Light Body Skill (Perfected)]


    Yang Ji had been at the Cann Sect for a full six years.


    Six years of arduous cultivation had brought the Humanoid Weapon technique to the level of Small Sess.


    The four types of Sword Dao had each reached the stage of sixfold Sword Intent, not far from the grandpletion of the Sword Dao and the condensation of the Sword Spirit.


    The Sword Spirit, condensed from Sword Intent, bes as visible to the naked eye and tangible to the touch as a physical sword, an actual substance.


    Once applied to any object, it can transform it into a divine weapon, unleashing power far beyond the ordinary.

 Chapter 67: Chapter 67: Rewards from the Dao Sect

    Li Changxiao went to the Wuji Dao Sect, while Yang Ji resumed his secluded cultivation.


    Upon consuming one Heavenly Spirit Fruit, a burst of fragrance instantly exploded in his mouth.


    The intoxicating fruit scent so enchanting and overwhelmingly rich seemed to permeate into one''s very bones.


    Inside the Heavenly Spirit Fruit, there was no actual flesh but rather a viscous liquid akin to honey, radiating a resplendent glow with Spiritual Light dispersing in all directions.


    Yang Ji only felt his body bing restless and swallowed it unconsciously.


    A surge of potent medicine power spread out, immediately drawn by the Zhou Tian energy produced by the True Rigidity Divine Art within his body, converging in the whirlpool of Spiritual Energy within his Dantian andmencing refinement.


    Yang Ji could feel that the medicine power of the Heavenly Spirit Fruit not only contained immense Spiritual Energy but also had the ability to nourish the physique.


    Part of the medicine power turned into streaks of fine, rosy light, rushing into his organs, limbs, and bones, enhancing his physical strength.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji immediately operated the Humanoid Weapon technique, and the Golden Tadpole Runes hidden within his body and soul surfaced on his skin, instantly drawing forth strings of Dao momentum, connecting with the might between heaven and earth, drawing in the Spiritual Energy to temper his physique.


    This method of tempering was somewhat simr to the Nascent Soul True Monarch''s Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth.


    The Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth could link with the great momentum of heaven and earth, borrowing the power of the cosmos, capable of unleashing divine might.


    A single finger could cause the elemental energy within dozens of miles to boil, the heavens and the earth to shake, fearsome beyondpare.


    But clearly, Yin Zhi True Lord was not among these ranks.


    ...


    After more than six years of rigorous cultivation, the Humanoid Weapon had achieved a degree of small aplishment.


    Although Yang Ji''s body did not appear as robust as Mang Biao and others, when he exerted his strength, his blood vessels swelled, and his muscles, tight as serpents, became distinctly visible and as firm as refined steel.


    The first volume of the Humanoid Weapon had merely reached minor aplishment; without the protection of Spiritual Energy, even Low-grade Magical Artifacts would find it difficult to harm his flesh.


    Even if struck by a Flying Sword, it would merely create a shower of sparks without leaving even a mark.


    That is to say, at this moment, his body was already as tough as a Low-grade Magical Artifact.


    Yang Ji could sense that if the first volume of the Humanoid Weapon were cultivated to perfection, the strength of his body could reach the level of Supreme Magic Tools.


    If he were to obtain the subsequent cultivation techniques and continued to cultivate, in the future, he could catch Spiritual Artifacts with his bare hands, ward off Treasure Devices, and even withstand Dao Devices and Immortal Artifacts.


    While countering Dao Devices and Immortal Artifacts with bare hands might seem exaggerated, if he could follow this path continuously with his cultivation technique, theoretically, it would be feasible.


    If the upper limit of the cultivation techniques he acquired did not reach that extent, then he would surely use the Golden Finger to continuously test and deduce, explore the path ahead, andplete the cultivation technique.


    To forge an extraordinary body refinement Cultivation Technique that would shock the world.


    Of course, all of those were currently Yang Ji''s beautiful visions. At the moment, he did not have the luxury of time to attempt such exploration and deduction. Diligently cultivating to break through realms and acquiring a more prolonged lifespan was the proper path.


    After all, creating a cultivation technique was not an easy task; devising a Dao-level cultivation technique required a considerable amount of time and effort.


    Yang Ji, with a mere two hundred years of lifespan, dared not act recklessly. For now, it was better to earnestly stand on the shoulders of his predecessors and cultivate.


    He practiced the Humanoid Weapon by day, and by night, he pondered over the Gui Cang Sword Dao and Zhou Tian Nuoyi.


    Of course, he did not fall behind in consuming Heavenly Spirit Fruit and Demon Essence Pills to advance his cultivation.


    Thus, his days passed by in an undistinguished manner.


    In the secret chamber, he was oblivious to the changing seasons, spring or summer, autumn or winter.


    But Yang Ji, looking down, could see his lifespan flowing away day by day.


    [Lifespan: 35/200]


    [Lifespan: 45/200]


    ...


    [Lifespan: 59/200]


    He couldn''t help but sigh that time truly flew by too quickly after one reached adulthood.


    In the blink of an eye, twenty-five years had passed, and now he was fifty-nine years old.


    The face of a once youthful boy now bore the relentless marks of the years, his features no longer tender but etched with a few more hard lines.


    As time hurried by, during this period, he had pondered over a question.


    What was the purpose of cultivation?


    And what was the purpose of longevity?


    After much thought, he arrived at a rather mundane truth.


    Pursuing longevity might merely be for having ample time to think aimlessly, as he was doing now, or to daydream without a care.


    ...


    Twenty-five years of dedicated meditation ¨C this was Yang Ji''s longest period of secluded cultivation since he began his path as a cultivator.


    At that moment, he decided to go out for some fresh air.


    As he had just pushed open the door of the chamber, Jian Yuanzi, who was sitting in meditation within the grand hall, suddenly opened his eyes. With a flicker, he appeared before him, smiling.


    "Not bad, disciple. You''re not far from breaking through to the Golden Core Realm," he said.


    "Thanks to the Sect''s endless supply of high-grade Demon Essence Pills, otherwise reaching the Golden Core Realm would have required an unforeseeable amount of time," Yang Ji replied with a slight smile, then suddenly asked, "By the way, Master, has there been any news from my senior brother since he went to the Wuji Dao Sect?"


    "I was just about to discuss this matter with you," Jian Yuanzi said.


    He smiled amiably and remarked, "Your senior brother Chang Xiao sessfully passed the assessment to join the Wuji Dao Sect and then, ten yearster, passed the second assessment. He is now on stable footing there. He just needs to pass the third assessment to stay in the Dao Sect forever."


    "Senior brother passed the second assessment?" Yang Ji eximed joyfully, "With senior brother''s abilities, it shouldn''t be difficult to pass the third assessment. Master, you have been to the Dao Sect and have met geniuses. Haven''t you said that senior brother''sprehension and talent areparable to some geniuses with a Sacred Body?


    Although senior brother doesn''t possess a Sacred Body, he''s better than one."


    "Indeed, the Sect also thinks so and hopes for Chang Xiao to seed," Jian Yuanzi said with an approving smile. "After Chang Xiao passed the second assessment, the Dao Sect sent someone to bestow a great number of rewards."


    "Oh? What rewards did they send?" Yang Ji asked curiously.


    Jian Yuanzi replied with a smile:


    "There''s one Lower-grade Treasure Device, a replica of the Haotian Mirror. There are three Supreme Spiritual Artifacts, six high-grade Spiritual Artifacts, nine mid-grade Spiritual Artifacts, and twelve lower-grade Spiritual Artifacts, including protective armors, knives, spears, swords, and halberds of all kinds."


    "As for Medicine Pills, there are ten each of the Wind Tribtion Pill, the Fire Tribtion Pill, and the Thunder Tribtion Pill. These three types of pills correspond to the wind, fire, and thunder tribtions that Nascent Soul True Monarchs face. Consuming them can effectively shield the Primordial Spirit, greatly increasing the sess rate of passing the tribtions.


    With these pills, our Cann Sect can ensure a continuous line of Nascent Soul True Monarchs."


    "Additionally, there are Barrier-breaking Pills that span from the Qi Cultivation stage to the Golden Core Realm, ten for each stage."


    "It''s just regrettable that the Dao Sect didn''t bestow any pills that could improve cultivation or enhance Spiritual Roots; the rewards are random, which is quite a pity."


    "Moreover, the Dao Sect also granted one medium-grade Spirit Vein and three low-grade Spirit Veins, equating to tens of millions of Spirit Stones ¨C truly a generous act."


    Jian Yuanzi added, "If Chang Xiao can sessfully pass the third assessment and stay in the Dao Sect forever, then every hundred years, the Dao Sect will bestow our Cann Sect with an abundant amount of cultivation resources, the benefits of which are endless."


    "By then, Chang Xiao will have the right to designate the items rewarded, as long as their value does not exceed the total value of the rewards."


    "If a few Enlightenment Pills can be granted, our supreme elder might even break through the Void Refining stage, and at that point, our Cann Sect would truly stand unshakeable in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area."


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji slightly eximed, "The Dao Sect is really generous."


    Be it Treasure Devices or pills like the Wind Tribtion Pill, these were all precious items seldom seen in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area.


    Perhaps the three major Sects each had one or two Treasure Devices, but such pills were unattainable due to theck of necessary Spiritual Ingredients for their creation.


    The Dao Sect''s generosity was evident by their contribution of thirty pills.


    With these pills, the Cann Sect could absolutely foster three to five more Nascent Soul True Monarchs.


    These were treasures foundational to the Sect''s stature, and in some respects, they were far superior to Treasure Devices.

 Chapter 68: Chapter 68 The Golden Core is Formed

    "Indeed, the Dao Sect is very generous, and to think that they extend suchrgesse not only to the disciples of their own Sect but also to the Sects behind those disciples, one can only imagine how they treat their own internal disciples,"


    Jian Yuanzi said with a smile, "As long as you have the capability, the entire Dao Sect has endless resources for you to request."


    "After passing the second assessment, Chang Xiao is able to cultivate in the Wuji Dao Sect for a hundred years before taking the third assessment."


    "If he passes, it will be the beginning of Chang Xiao''s immortal journey and a blessing for our Sect."


    "Disciple, you must also work hard."


    "Master, rest assured, I will definitely work hard," Yang Ji nodded as he spoke.


    How could he not work hard? The Dao Sect was a powerful aid on his path to bing an immortal, and he was determined to strive to stay within it.


    Lately, he chatted with Jian Yuanzi and then left the great hall to get some fresh air and clear his mind.


    During his leisurely stroll within the Sect, he encountered Qing He True Person, the only grandmaster alchemist of Cann Sect. All the demon cores he had taken since joining the Sect had been refined by him.


    The medicine pills contained no impurities or residual demonic power; it was clear that Qing He True Person''s alchemy mastery had reached an extremely profound level.


    To refine Demon Essence Pills must be a task well within his capabilities.


    Upon seeing Yang Ji, he approached enthusiastically, smiling as he said, "Nephew, the Demonic Miasma Sea has just sent over a batch of high-grade Demon Companion Herbs and Demon Cores. I see you are at leisure, how about apanying your uncle to the Alchemy Hall for a visit?"


    "Learning a few alchemy techniques from your uncle could greatly benefit you once you join the Dao Sect," he said cheerfully.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji also smiled and said, "Then I will apany uncle to take a look. If I can learn a bit of alchemy from my uncle''s hands, it would be my honor."


    "Haha, then let''s go. Your uncle will certainly teach you everything he knows," Qing He True Person heartilyughed and then grabbed Yang Ji, flying towards the Alchemy Hall.


    Inside the Alchemy Hall.


    While Qing He True Person refined pills, Yang Ji watched attentively.


    As the two conversed, interchangeably exchanging thoughts, Qing He True Person was astonished to find that Yang Ji had a profound understanding of alchemy, with quite an advanced mastery.


    Qing He True Person shifted from one-sided instruction to discussion.


    The more they discussed, the more amazed he was by Yang Ji''s aplishments in alchemy¡ªhis understanding of medicinal properties and effects was like the back of his hand, his control of the heating, and the near-perfect fusion of various medicinal liquids was truly befitting of a grandmaster alchemist.


    Qing He even wondered at one point if Yang Ji was an Alchemy Saint.


    So outstanding, regardless of the year of the ingredients or how they werebined, he could create medicine pills with supreme efficacy and a hundred percent sess rate in pill formation. It was simply astounding.


    Qing He True Person was astonished and engaged in deep discussions and research with Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji also realized that Qing He True Person indeed deserved the title of grandmaster alchemist. He was learned and skilled, far surpassing ordinary people in alchemy, adept at drawing from rted fields, and open-minded.


    In their discussions, Yang Ji learned a lot as well.


    The two stayed in the Alchemy Hall for a whole year. During this time, Yang Ji and Qing He True Person together perfected many pill recipes, from the Demon Essence Pill to the Spirit Qi Pill and so on, amounting to over a hundred different kinds.


    They made perfect annotations on how various years'' ingredients should be matched, presenting an appropriately ranged ratio that made the process appear as simple as following a form.


    Yang Ji perfected many pill recipes also as a way to repay Cann Sect. With these recipes, the pills produced would be of higher quality, and the overall strength of the Sect would also see a slight increase.


    Because of this, the identity of Yang Ji as a grandmaster alchemist quickly spread among all the Nascent Soul True Monarchs.


    They were astounded; they never expected that their potential Void Refining Seed was also an alchemist.


    With such abilities, even if his aptitude and talent were not outstanding, the treatment he received in the Sect was on par with that of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.


    Everyone wished to see Yang Ji refine pills in person, but their visit to the Alchemy Hall was in vain.


    For at that very moment, Yang Ji had already returned to Sword Peak and resumed his secluded cultivation.


    Two years went by in a hurry.


    Yang Ji''s cultivation had reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm.


    [Cultivation Level: Foundation Establishment Peak (819200/819200)]


    At this moment, the True Rigidity Divine Art was continually activated, causing the spiritual energy vortex to furiously refine the spiritual liquid.


    The spiritual liquid within his Dantian began to boil.


    In an instant, the spiritual light within the Dantian flourished, and strands of golden light emerged, which were the True Qi born from countless times of refinement of the spiritual liquid.


    True Qi was the essence of the spiritual liquid, and it was furiously refining and transforming at this moment.


    This golden True Qi, unique to the cultivation of the True Rigidity Divine Art, was like metallic fments, each thread conveying a sense of sharpness, firmness, and weight.


    Unable to contain himself, Yang Ji immediately summoned a strand, and a golden light burst forth from his hand, shing at the wall of the secret chamber.


    Pu!


    Stone chips flew, and a half-foot-long mark appeared on the surface of the tough ck Rigid Rock, the edges as sharp as if they were cut by a knife.


    Yang Ji withdrew the True Qi with a flick of his wrist and chopped again.


    Put put put!


    The True Qi shed at the ck Rigid Rock like a knife, cutting countless intersecting gashes that were shocking to behold.


    "True Qi as sharp as a knife, much more powerful than spiritual power. Mere strands of True Qi woven into a dense can reduce an average Foundation Establishment Realm to minced meat. If one were to wield sword moves with True Qi, the power would probably increase by several or even dozens of timespared to sword moves executed with spiritual power."


    Yang Ji was ted, knowing that True Qi was one of the strong indicators of a Golden Core True Person.


    He was now touching upon it because he was attempting to break through to this realm.


    At this moment, the Daoist-grade cultivation technique, True Rigidity Divine Art, finally revealed its extraordinary nature. The golden True Qi cultivated was of extremely high quality, both in purity and in power, several or even dozens of times better than True Qi cultivated from ordinary top-grade techniques.


    From the initially born first strand of golden True Qi to the second, and then more and more until finally, there was a multitude of them.


    A yearter, the entire Dantian was aglow with golden light.


    Everywhere there were interweaving strands of golden True Qi like golden silkworm threads, which, intertwined, instantly formed a dazzling and brilliant glow.


    The golden True Qi waspressing at extreme speeds, condensing more and more.


    This condensed andpressed golden True Qi was the embryonic form of a Golden Core.


    With the utmostpression, the True Qi light sphere vaguely showed signs of forming a core.


    It was in this extremepression that the True Qi continued to collide and spark against each other until, with a boom, mes burst forth from the light sphere.


    The mes were a pale yellow, emitting terrifying high temperatures; as soon as they appeared, even Yang Ji felt a scorching heat.


    Yet, upon seeing these mes, a smile appeared on his face.


    These mes, born from the collision and friction of True Qi, were the Samadhi True Fire. The appearance of this fire also signified that the True Qi light sphere was sufficientlypressed and condensed, and it was about to form a Golden Core.


    Samadhi True Fire, besides True Qi, was another strong indicator of a Golden Core True Person.


    With this fire, he could finally forge his own Lifebound Magic Weapon.


    Looking at the mes, Yang Ji''s smile soon faded, and he began topress the True Qi light sphere with all his might, striking at the realm.


    Three dayster.


    Hum!


    A resonating tremor, like striking a metallic sphere, suddenly emanated from within the Dantian, and with that sound, the True Qi light sphere shined brilliantly, bursting forth with dazzling golden light.


    As the tremor gradually subsided, and the golden light slowly receded.


    Atst, all the golden light shrunk into a fist-sized golden sphere within the Dantian.


    Hum hum hum!


    With the final faint tremor fading away, the golden sphere stopped trembling, and the yellow mes surging on its surfacepletely retracted.


    Yang Ji looked at the golden sphere in his Dantian, beholding the core filled with enormous energy, akin to a nuclear bomb, and his face finally broke into a radiant smile.


    The Golden Core, atst, was formed!


    (The rest is written in the author''s note, not for them to see.)

 Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Underwater Waterfall, Acquiring the Legacy

    The Golden Core was finally formed.


    At this moment, Yang Ji looked at himself.


    [Name: Yang Ji]


    [Spiritual Root: Medium]


    [Lifespan: 63/500]


    [Realm: Golden Core Early Stage [One-Pattern Golden Core] (0/1536000)]


    [Cultivation Techniques: Ling Water Technique (Low Level), True Rigidity Divine Art (Dao Level)]


    [Great Divine Powers: Humanoid Weapon [Volume One] (Great Achievement)]


    [Great Divine Powers: Zhou Tian Nuoyi (Minor Achievement)]


    [Great Divine Powers: Gui Cang Sword Technique [Dao of Li Sword (Minor Achievement Sword Soul)], [Shocking Sword Dao (Minor Achievement Sword Soul)], [Dao of Xun Sword (Minor Achievement Sword Soul)], [Dao of the Kui Sword (Minor Achievement Sword Soul)]


    [Skills: Water Tracing Sword Technique (Perfection), Light Body Skill (Perfection)]


    Seeing the cultivation points required for his next realm, Yang Ji couldn''t help but be astonished.


    Indeed, as Li Changxiao said, with the Nine-Pattern Golden Core, breaking through each pattern requires all the cultivation of the entire Foundation Establishment Realm.


    With his current cultivation speed of 120 cultivation points per day, it would take him over three hundred years to reach a Nine-Pattern Golden Core, consuming most of his lifespan.


    This rate of cultivation was far from matching Li Changxiao''s back in the day.


    This was the difference between a Medium Spiritual Root and a Supreme one. Considering this, how much faster could those with a Spiritual Body or Sacred Body cultivate?


    However, after entering the Void Refinement Realm, cultivation is important, but the understanding of the Dao is equally crucial.


    If one encounters a bottleneck in the Great Dao, even with sufficient cultivation to break through, without enoughprehension of the Dao, there is nothing to be done; they still can''t break through.


    If Yang Ji wanted to overtake others on a shortcut, it would only be possible after entering the Void Refinement Realm. Before that, he shouldn''t even think about it.


    Just thinking about needing over three hundred years of hard cultivation to break through to the peak of the Golden Core Realm gave him a headache.


    Yet, the joy of breaking through to the Golden Core Realm diluted much of his depression, and the Humanoid Weapon also brought him joy.


    After nearly thirty years of hard cultivation, the Humanoid Weapon''s first volume was finally nearing perfection.


    This body-refining technique was unlike other Great Divine Powers, its slow progression was due not only to the need forprehension but also because the body had to be tempered and transformed bit by bit.


    This kind of cultivation was quite different from theprehension of the profound mysteries within other Great Divine Powers.


    Once the first volume of Humanoid Weapon reached perfection, then he would be qualified to obtain the legacy left by Senior Fu Dongliu under the sea waterfall.


    At that time, he would have another foundation to impact the path to immortality.


    With this in mind, a brilliant smile couldn''t help but emerge on Yang Ji''s face.


    After briefly experiencing the mysteries of the Golden Core Realm, he resumed his cultivation in an urgent manner.


    ...


    And so, another three years passed in a sh.


    On this day, Yang Ji appeared like a golden-armored Buddha, his body radiating a sacred and resplendent golden light.


    He suddenly opened his eyes, shooting two beams of golden light, and the golden glow around his body quickly retracted into his body.


    Looking at his own palm, a sh of joy crossed his eyes as he said, "The first volume of Humanoid Weapon has finally reached perfection."


    He then took out the Radiant Sword, its sharp edge shimmering with intimidating cold light, yet he strikingly shed it towards his own palm without any protection.


    With a "ng," the Radiant Sword struck his arm, sparking a shower of sparks and then was repelled.


    There was no injury on the arm, but arge nick had appeared on the de of the sword.


    The Superior Artifact Radiant Sword was actually damaged from the hard contact with the arm.


    Seeing such a result, Yang Ji was very satisfied, murmuring to himself, "After reaching perfection in Humanoid Weapon, the entire body is indeed as formidable as a Supreme Magic Artifact. I wonder to what extent can Senior Fu Dongliu''s subsequent legacy be cultivated? Could it reach the level of a Dao Device?"


    Thinking this, Yang Ji could not help but be impatient, stood up, pushed open the door of the secret chamber, and walked out.


    After giving Jian Yuanzi a heads-up, he changed his appearance and flew out of Sword Peak, out of Cann Sect, heading for the Demon Sea Region.


    Now, with the first volume of his technique perfected, he was qualified to obtain the legacy.


    After taking arge ship and traveling for a month, he finally arrived at the Demon Sea Region.


    Yang Ji didn''t linger in other ces, heading straight to the underwater waterfall near Wangmeng Ind.


    A dayter, he arrived at the location he once knew well.


    After so many years, the underwater waterfall seemed even more natural, with both sides of the rocky walls covered in aquatic nts and moss. Lacking the shooting spiritual light, the waterfall appeared more ordinary.


    However, its magnificence, as if "a flying stream falls three thousand feet," had not diminished at all, and the roaring sound of the falling water was still deafening.


    After the previous cooperative exploration by the Great Nascent Soul True Monarchs turned out fruitless, they all informed the supremes of their respective sects toe and investigate, but still, nothing was found.


    This oue was within Yang Ji''s expectations; after all, such restrictions set up by masters of the Dao were not something that those at the Divinity Transformation level could easily probe.


    Suspended above the waterfall, Yang Ji looked down for a while, and seeing no danger signals, he then dived with the flow of the water.


    After passing through a damaged Spatial Restriction, with a plop, he once again arrived in the underground world.


    The Ancient Qiu Trees and Devil''s Mushrooms were startled to see him appear and immediately harbored sneaky thoughts.


    Yang Ji nced at them, smiled lightly, and sent out a wave of his spiritual mind, "You''d better behave yourselves, otherwise, I''ll burn you all with a single fire."


    In the palm of his hand, the Samadhi True Fire roared into existence.


    The intense heat caused the air surrounding him to warp.

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    Seeing Yang Ji''s intimidation and the disy of his formidable strength, the Ancient Qiu Trees and Devil''s Mushrooms dared not attack him any longer. Driven by their instinct to survive, they scattered and ran,ically disappearing from sight in no time at all.


    Yang Ji gave a faint smile, not bothering with them anymore, and immediately headed towards the stone array.


    With the ability of the Golden Finger, he quickly passed through the stone array, and now once again stood at the end of the underground world, facing a rock wall with no path ahead.


    Yang Ji nced forward, and the "Spatial Transmission Restriction" and "Invisibility Restriction" emerged.


    "Transmission condition, the destined one who has cultivated the Humanoid Weaponry Volume One topletion."


    Without further hesitation, Yang Ji activated his cultivation technique, and his body emanated golden light. As the golden light touched the "Invisibility Restriction", ripples of light twisted, revealing a semi-transparent wall of air before him.


    Yang Ji knew that the "Spatial Transmission Restriction" hidden under the "Invisibility Restriction" had appeared.


    He immediately exerted his full force to activate his cultivation technique and pressed his hand toward the Spatial Transmission Restriction.


    In an instant, the Spatial Transmission Restriction produced a suction force and firmly locked onto him.


    Then, an invisible force entered his body, scanning him back and forth like a Divine Sense.


    Yang Ji felt as if he were as exposed as a naked maid, thoroughly scrutinized. Soon, an even greater suction force enveloped his entire body.


    With a pop, it was as if his whole body was sucked into a bubble of water, and then he was pushed out from the other side.


    Yang Ji knew that he had passed through the restrictions. He now looked forward, realizing that behind the spatial transmission restrictiony a hidden paradise.


    As far as the eye could see, the area measured several acres, shrouded in a mist made of dense Spiritual Energy, with houses of various sizes built in a scattered but orderly fashion.


    Outside the houses, the ground was paved with bluestone, the fragrance of flowers and nts filled the air, and there were ponds and pavilions, with springs babbling¡ªan abundance of features.


    Indeed, it was a tranquil and leisurely ce, an excellent spot for secluded cultivation.


    Yang Ji looked around, and various pieces of information appeared: "Spirit Gathering Array," "Fish Pond," "Flower Garden," "Kitchen," "Herb Garden," "Vegetable Garden," "Tide Listening Room," "ce of Inheritance," "Alchemy Room," "Artifact Refining Room."


    Seeing this information, Yang Ji couldn''t help but rotate his eyes and silently eximed that Fu Dongliu, his predecessor, truly knew how to enjoy life.


    A typical person seeking secluded cultivation wouldn''t bother with these fanciful things, just finding a quiet ce to meditate for hundreds of years, but it seemed those who take delight in the rituals of life may grasp the Dao more profoundly.


    After carefully surveying the area and confirming that there was no danger, Yang Ji headed straight for the "ce of Inheritance."


    He crossed through the quaint houses, pushed open the doors, and before his eyesy a mat with bizarre patterns holding three shining Jade Slips.


    His gaze swept over them, and information disyed: "Sensing Mat," "Humanoid Weaponry Volume Two," "Humanoid Weaponry Volume Three," "Humanoid Weaponry Volume Four."


    Yang Ji didn''t rush to act and thoroughly surveyed the room once more. Not until he entered the room and held the three Jade Slips in his hand did he still find himself in a state of doubt.


    Is this how I obtain the inheritance?


    This is too easy!


    If it weren''t for the Golden Finger indicating there were no dangers, if it weren''t for the Golden Finger confirming that what he held was indeed a cultivation technique, he wouldn''t believe that he could obtain the inheritance this easily.


    After quietly reflecting for a while, Yang Ji also came to understand that thepetition and dangers were not here, but woulde from other inheritors like him.


    It''s just that his fortune was profound; the earthquake had prematurely broken through the outer Spatial Restrictions and opened up the Cave Mansion. Otherwise, in a few decades, whether he could snatch the inheritance from the hands of many inheritors was still uncertain.


    But now, he was overjoyed, unreservedly taking the Jade Slips for himself.


    The feeling of picking fruit early was delightful indeed.


    He wondered what the other inheritors would think decadester when they arrived here, only to discover that the inheritance had already been taken ahead of time. How would they feel?


    Probably, their faces would turn dark.


    With this thought in mind, Yang Ji couldn''t help but let a smug smile appear at the corner of his mouth.


    After securing the Jade Slips, he nced at the mat with the strange patterns, the Sensing Mat. In a few decades, it would send out a signal for the inheritance, attracting other inheritors.


    This was a hot potato that one shouldn''t take.


    Yang Ji just looked at it briefly before looking away, then headed for the nearby "Herb Garden."


    But inside, there was nothing at all, not even a single de of grass, though a dense Spiritual Energy lingered due to the presence of no fewer than three Spirit Gathering Arrays.


    The intricate array patterns were carved with Dao Runes and were impossible toy out even if one understood them. Yang Ji nced at it a couple times, memorized the general patterns, and left the Herb Garden to continue towards the adjacent "Vegetable Garden."


    He was curious about what sort of vegetables such a great figure would eat, but to his disappointment, it was just as empty, save for a patch of Spirit Soil.


    Then, he followed the trail deeper inside.


    He quickly passed through the "Kitchen," "Fish Pond," "Flower Garden," and "Tide Listening Room."


    All these ces were empty as well, without even a kitchen knife left behind.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help feeling frustrated, so he looked up and walked even further in.


    There were two ces left: the "Alchemy Room" and the "Artifact Refining Room."


    Yang Ji looked up towards the Alchemy Room, and as information appeared, he felt a jolt through his body.


    "Alchemy Room," "Nine-Transformation Golden Pill," "Nine-Transformation Golden Pill," "Nine-Transformation Golden Pill"...


    His vision was filled with the information about the Nine-Transformation Golden Pills.


    Yang Ji''s eyes nearly popped out.


    He flew towards the Pill Room and, the moment he pushed the door open, a flood of golden light surprised him. The whole room was filled with floating golden Medicine Pills, their Pill Fragrance overwhelming, a scene that crazily stimted his eyes.

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    "So many Nine-Transformation Golden Pills!" Yang Ji was ecstatic, yet he maintained theposure he ought to have, looking around, and indeed he saw a line of characters etched with Dao Runes on the ground.


    [Whether you are the one fated to inherit or the one whoes topete for the inheritance, by entering you have fate, and the Medicine Pills can all be taken.]


    [These Nine-Transformation Golden Pills were concocted by me in my spare time with my own cultivated medicinal ingredients. They''re not considered very good, but if you fancy them, feel free to take them away.]


    Yang Ji clicked his tongue in wonder. Nine-Transformation Golden Pills, and they are not considered good?


    At a nce, he saw information disyed; he discovered that within one day, these Nine-Transformation Golden Pills could actually provide him with 700 Cultivation Points.


    What did that mean?


    It meant that if he continuously consumed these Nine-Transformation Golden Pills, he would be able to reach the peak of Golden Core in just over fifty years. If he were to consume Demon Essence Pills instead, with an increase of 120 Cultivation Points per day, it would take more than three hundred years to reach the peak of Golden Core.


    The value of this difference is imaginable.


    Yang Ji had heard about these Nine-Transformation Golden Pills from his conversations with Jian Yuanzi; even in the Dao Sect, they were considered top-notch Cultivation Pills that only geniuses such as those with a Spiritual Body or Sacred Body could consume.


    The rest of the disciples usually consumed either First-Transformation or Third-Transformation Golden Pills.


    In Fu Dongliu''s view, these Nine-Transformation Golden Pills were normal, but in Yang Ji''s eyes, they were supreme treasures.


    This was fate.


    How could he not want them?


    Without hesitation, he swept up all the Nine-Transformation Golden Pills in the room into his bag.


    This opportunity was simply too great, not only obtaining the follow-up Cultivation Technique for the Humanoid Weapon but also arge quantity of Nine-Transformation Golden Pills. Such fortuitous encounters were off the charts.


    No wonder Jian Yuanzi said cultivation is a third reliant on opportune encounters; indeed, some things can only be gained through luck.


    Had it not been for that earthquake, how could he, Yang Ji, have arrived in this underground world ahead of time to obtain such fortune?


    Grateful and reverent, he bowed immediately toward the characters etched on the ground as a way to show respect to Predecessor Fu Dongliu and to thank him for his gift.


    Then he turned and bowed toward the outside of the door, thanking the earthquake for the opportunity it had brought.


    At this moment, Yang Ji was overjoyed. He left the Pill Room and turned to enter the [Artifact Refining Room].


    As soon as he pushed the door open, another thrilling scene greeted his eyes. The room was filled with a myriad of suspended weapons, each enveloped by a ball of Spiritual Light, and at least dozens were in sight.


    Yang Ji was tremendously excited. What kind of rank could these weapons be?


    Forged by such a significant figure, could they be Treasure Devices or Dao Devices?


    He quickly surveyed them, but soon, his excitement began to wane [Low-grade Magical Artifacts], [Mid-grade Spiritual Artifacts], [Supreme Magic Tools], [Lower-grade Spirit Instruments]...


    Making a quick assessment, the majority were Magical Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel disappointed, and a hint of confusion arose. How could the weapons forged by such an entity be of such low quality?


    Instinctively, he looked down at the ground and indeed found another line of small characters etched with Dao Runes.


    [In my leisure time, I made some trifles using materials from this underground world. Although their grades are not high, each one is crafted to perfection without ws. If the ones who arrive here fancy them, they''re free to take them.]


    Upon seeing this, Yang Ji thought to himself that it was no wonder; these were just trifles crafted by Predecessor Fu Dongliu using materials from the underground world, which exined why their quality wasn''t very high.


    Good materials yield good devices, and it seemed that this underground world did not have any materials suitable for forging higher quality weapons.


    However, Yang Ji still looked hopefully at the floating orbs of weapon light, hoping to find one or two higher-grade Magical Treasures.


    After a thorough inspection.


    Suddenly, Yang Ji''s eyes lit up, his gaze locking onto one of the weapon light orbs.


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    "What is that..." Yang Ji''s eyes suddenly brightened, and what he saw was a pair of wings, a pair filled with a cold steel aura.


    Each feather seemed like a tiny, sharp Flying Sword, forming a pair of wings that glittered and shone with a dark, translucent luster, arranged in a tiered fashion.


    The wings seemed as if they were breathing, opening and closing within the Spiritual Light like a Folding Fan, opening into a pair of wings and closing into two Flying Swords.


    What attracted Yang Ji was not only their unique shape but also their quality; they were actually a low-grade Treasure Device.


    [Sword Wings, Low-Grade Treasure Device, Material: ck Fine Iron. A flying Treasure Device that can also be used as armor or Flying Swords.]


    "No wonder it''s a Treasure Device, it''s actually made of ck Fine Iron. It seems this underground world isn''t devoid of treasures after all; Senior Fu Dongliu dide across a piece of ck Fine Iron." Yang Ji was overjoyed, hurried over to take down the Sword Wings, and fondly caressed them, unable to put them down.


    With these Sword Wings, his shoring of speed was nowpensated for.


    Normally, a flying Treasure Device could keep up with an average Nascent Soul True Monarch, much faster than Golden Core pinnacle experts like Yin Zhi True Lord by an unknown number of times.


    Glorious speeds were achievable with just a flutter of the wings.


    Although Yang Ji had yet to try them, it didn''t stop him from imagining beautifully.


    With these Sword Wings, in a sense, he could also be considered to possess aplete set of the Invincible Taoist Outfit.


    No longer would he need to "plead" with Changqing Gate.


    Yes, over the years, Yang Ji learned from his master Jian Yuanzi that Supreme Bai Mei had always been striving to obtain the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth, a superior speed-based Great Divine Power.


    Unfortunately, Granny Tianshang had previously sabotaged his efforts, and after her transcendence, her disciple Yin Zhi True Lord was just as obstructive.


    And the Supreme of Changqing Gate merely pretended to be helpless, saying, "Brother Bai, it''s not that I don''t agree, but the elders have objections, and as the Supreme, I can''t overrule everyone, right?"


    As the Sect''s Supreme, he definitely had the authority to decide all matters within the Sect, but he made excuses to refuse, conspiring with the True Lords inside, merely smiling as he watched the spectacle.


    One yed the good guy, the other the bad guy, both secretly mocking Supreme Bai Mei.


    So for many years, no matter what terms Supreme Bai Mei proposed, the other party was unwilling to trade.


    Oh, that''s right.


    The Supreme of Changqing Gate did put forth a "happy" suggestion.


    He proposed that Li Changxiao represent Changqing Gate and join the Dao Sect nominally, but still essentially be a disciple of the Cann Sect, making everyone happy.


    If Supreme Bai Mei agreed, then he was willing to pass on the entire Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth to Li Changxiao.


    Such a shameless idea, really.


    If they did this, all the rewards from the Dao Sect would go to Changqing Gate, and Cann Sect would gain nothing.


    Supreme Bai Mei naturally refused outright.


    Many years of effort had been fruitless, and in recent years, he hadpletely given up on the notion, deciding not to covet the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth anymore.


    Although he did not obtain the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth, Yang Ji did find a flying Treasure Device, to his enormous surprise.


    Thus, he also had the confidence to tackle Dao Sect.


    If such adequate preparation wasn''t enough to join the Dao Sect... of course, he, Yang Ji, didn''t believe it.


    With such an outfit, he was truly invincible among his peers, and even if he faced an Immortal Body of the same level, he was confident he couldpete.


    With such a foundation, with such strength, passing the Dao Sect''s assessment should not be difficult.


    After joyfully epting the Sword Wings, Yang Ji continued to search diligently. Even after examining all fifty-two clusters of Spiritual Light in the room, he did not find a second Treasure Device.


    However, these Magic Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts were all crafted by Senior Fu Dongliu, representing the supreme among their peers, and Yang Ji naturally collected them all without hesitation.


    Even if he couldn''t use them, giving them to the Sect would represent a considerable fortune, and he couldn''t let that opportunity pass by.


    After exiting the Artifact Refining Room, Yang Ji wandered around other areas, but he didn''t find any more treasures.


    At this moment, he turned his attention to the houses themselves, constructed of millennium Vajra Wood, which was also a valuable material.


    But it would be too much to dismantle someone''s house, wouldn''t it? That would certainly be a grave offense.


    If Senior Fu Dongliu returned to find his house dismantled, he would probably only have tears of regret left, wondering why he hadn''t left more treasures to fill Yang Ji''s Storage Bag. That way, his house wouldn''t have been taken apart.


    Yang Ji''s eyes flickered as he considered, but he didn''t dare to act.


    After all, it felt too extreme to ept a legacy and then dismantle someone''s home¡ªhe couldn''t bring himself to do it.


    Speaking of which, Senior Fu Dongliu had shown him kindness by leaving behind the Cultivation Technique; it was one thing not to repair the house, but to dismantle it was something he absolutely couldn''t do.


    So, standing in front of the house, he deeply bowed three times, then he used the Teleportation Array to reach the exterior.


    After that, he flew out of the underwater waterfall and found an unupied stone pir to hollow out into a Cave Mansion, where he settled in.


    He then took out the Sword Wings and began to refine them.


    ......


    ......


    One monthter.


    At night.


    Yang Ji finallypleted the refinement of the low-grade Treasure Device.


    With a single thought, the Sword Wings shrank to the size of a palm, burrowed into his body from his hand, and grew out from his back.


    The Sword Wings quickly erged, nging loudly! The sharp sword feathers easily pierced into the stone wall, and with a slight flutter, a burst of Spiritual Light exploded from the surface of the Sword Wings. With a thunderous noise, Yang Ji broke through the stone pir and flew out in an instant.


    At this moment, his Sword Wings stretched three feet wide behind him, constantly pping and transforming.

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    Like vines, whoosh! In an instant, it tore through the air, striking ten yards out, and could also serve like protective armor, with the wings brought together, cold light gleaming in all directions, shielding him meticulously.


    With a thought, the sword wings transformed into a flying sword emerging from his palm. With a light wave, sword qi stretched across ten miles, slicing through the clouds on the horizon.


    Another thought, and sword wings sprouted from his back, spiritual light flickering. With a gentle p, he broke through the wind and flew out a mile in an instant.


    This speed truly filled Yang Ji with both shock and delight, and he instantly took an extreme liking to these sword wings.


    Like wings yet swords, they resembled the steel flying knife wings of Dan Chenzi from the legends of Shushan, truly equipped for both offense and defense, with a speed that was extremely fast.


    The more Yang Ji looked at them, the more he liked them. He pped his wings and plunged into the clouds. The world instantly turned into streaks of lines speeding by beneath his eyes.


    Yang Ji was wildly enjoying the extreme speed the sword wings provided.


    He passed through the clouds, crossed various domains of the heavens, soared over numerous inds, and finally flew to ck Wind Ind.


    Mang Biao, who was meditating, felt such a tremendous presence appear and abruptly emerged from the great hall.


    Seeing that it was Yang Ji, he truly had tears streaming down his face, and he threw himself forward to embrace him.


    Yang Ji smiled, deftly dodging the embrace, which led to Mang Biao revealing a look of mncholy, and the heart-shaped ck hair on his chest couldn''t help but droop.


    Soon after, the two engaged in a hearty chat inside the hall, and they even invited Flower Fairy to dance.


    Flower Fairy was indeed beautiful and charming, with a supple and tender body, still a virgin.


    Faced with a disciple of the Cann Sect like Yang Ji, her eyes held not the slightest hint of clinging, her gaze as pure as water.


    Upon meeting eyes, Yang Ji noticed that beneath her enthusiastic gaze was ayer of indifference. That indifference seemed to see through all worldly desires, as though nothing could pique her interest.


    Yang Ji grew curious, his gaze prating deeper into her eyes, wanting to uncover the secrets behind her indifference.


    However, at this moment, Flower Fairy withdrew, dancing away in her white dress, stepping on the breeze as she gracefully departed.


    Yang Ji could only wistfully touch the lingering fragrance on the tip of his nose.


    "Brother, be careful not to have your eyeballs hooked out. Come on, let''s drink," Mang Biao said with a mischievous smile, suddenly lifting his cup and taking a big swig.


    "Alright, drink!" Yang Ji withdrew his gaze, also raising his cup and drank heartily with everyone.


    Three dayster, Yang Ji left, taking with him several high-grade Demon Companion Herbs and Demon Cores.


    In exchange, he had refined many pure Demon Essence Pills for Mang Biao.


    Mang Biao stood at the edge of a cliff, his head feeling delightful, yelling with reluctance, "Brother, make sure youe back to see your big bro often. I''ll definitely prepare more high-grade Demon Companion Herbs for you."


    Yang Ji smiled and nodded, then left with a smile.


    When alone, he called forth the sword wings, soared into the sky, and flew off at high speed.


    He flew over the beastly sea, the scenery below constantly changing until suddenly, Yang Ji''s gaze fixed on something.


    He saw two familiar faces below.


    It was Huo Yuan and Jin Suanpan, enjoying their journey and conversation as they flew.


    Yang Ji was surprised. How did Jin Suanpan get mixed up with Huo Yuan again?


    With a mild smile, he spread his wings and flew down, ghost-like appearing in front of the two.


    The sudden appearance startled them, causing them to retreat abruptly.


    But once they recognized the person before them, a familiar face with a faint smile, they both eximed with surprise and joy.


    "Uncle-Master!"


    "Great Master!"


    Seeing that Yang Ji was dressed in Cann Sect''s uniform and knowing he must have grasped sword moves from Sword Dao''s reflections, and was presumably taken in by Jian Yuanzi, Jin Suanpan thought it was only appropriate to call him Uncle-Master.


    Huo Yuan approached with enthusiasm, his face beaming with smiles, to greet him.


    "How did you twoe together?" Yang Ji asked curiously, ncing at Huo Yuan dressed in Cann Sect''s attire, forming some guesses.


    "Great Master, Jin Suanpan was someone Elder Jin introduced to me when I joined the sect," said Huo Yuan with a smile.


    "Yes, Uncle-Master, he''s the 38th uncle who introduced us," Jin Suanpan said with a grin.


    "Oh, I see," Yang Ji nodded, saying, "Are you in the beastly sea for experience, or...?"


    "Hehe, we''re just here to earn a little Spirit Stone," Jin Suanpan said with a soft chuckle.


    Even though decades had passed, upon seeing Jin Suanpan, Yang Ji couldn''t help but recall the past events and teased, "Aren''t you afraid of attracting unwanted attention from those with intentions, conducting your trades so openly in the beastly sea?"


    "Uncle-Master jests, we''re just small-timers, and the medicine pills we refine aren''t high grade. Nobody will bother to covet us," Jin Suanpan replied.


    Jin Suanpan looked at Yang Ji and was reminded of the good old days when they traded.


    Those Temptating Demon Pills were of high quality, and people were eager to trade for them. But the pills that Huo Yuan refined were of average quality, making trading somewhat difficult.


    Seeing what was on his mind, Yang Ji turned to Huo Yuan and asked, "How old is the Demon Companion Herb you can use to refine Temptating Demon Pills now? Can you refine Demon Essence Pills yet?"


    Huo Yuan awkwardly scratched his head, his mustache curling up as he chuckled, "I''ve shamed you, Great Master. Although I bought a Beast me through Jin Family Commerce Association, I can currently only refine Demon Essence Pills by pairing a seventy-year-old Demon Companion Herb with a sixth-grade Demon Core, and the quality isn''t that great, barely earning a few Spirit Stones."


    "Oh?" Yang Ji smiled and then suddenly said, "I''ll give you a few pill recipes. If you follow these recipes to refine, I guarantee your sess rate and the quality of the pills will improve by several levels."


    Huo Yuan suddenly perked up, his eyes widening as he eximed, "Great Master, are they the kind of pill recipes you used to refine Spirit Enhancing Pillsst time?"


    "Exactly," Yang Ji nodded and smiled. Feeling a certain kinship with Huo Yuan and considering that he was a member of the Cann Sect, he passed on the pill recipes he had improved upon with True Immortal Qing He to him, but warned, "You should learn these recipes yourself, and do not share them carelessly."

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    "Thank you, Master, I understand!" Huo Yuan bowed deeply, excitedly taking the pill recipe, hands trembling at this moment.


    Memories of the past were still vivid; he had achieved the status of a Peak Alchemy Master all those years ago, thanks to obtaining such an improved pill recipe. Now, having acquired such a thick stack of pill recipes, to what heights might it take him?


    His quivering heart dared not imagine too much.


    Seeing the extremely excited Huo Yuan, Yang Ji smiled but didn''t think too much of it.


    His perspective at this moment was iparably higher than Huo Yuan''s.


    He hade to understand why those recluses, upon encountering young juniors they favored, did not hesitate to give guidance, impart profound cultivation techniques, expound on the principles of the Great Dao¡ªit was perhaps because their own realms were extraordinarily high; to them, the teachings might not hold as much importance.


    It truly confirmed that saying, what you consider a treasured cultivation technique in your hands might just be something others can create with a mere thought.


    After all, the Thousand-Inds Sea Area was too small; shallow waters did not breed True Dragons, and he, Yang Ji, would eventually leave this ce.


    But for Huo Yuan, the Thousand-Inds Sea Area was his world.


    Yang Ji did not know that the pill recipes he gave would, hundreds of yearster, create another Alchemy Grandmaster in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area.


    ¡­


    After chatting with Jin Suanpan and Huo Yuan for a while, Yang Ji leaped up and left the demonic sea area.


    His sword wings unfolded at extreme speed; the journey by ship that took a month, now with his swift flight, he returned to the Cann Sect in merely three days.


    Back in the sect, Yang Ji began secluded cultivation.


    With the Nine-Transformation Golden Pill, he believed he could reach the Golden Core peak in a few decades.


    The days of cultivation were monotonous yet filled with hope.


    The process might be arduous, but the vision of bing immortal always inspired him.


    Spring went and winter came, time passed in the blink of an eye.


    Before he knew it, twenty years had gone by.


    Inadvertently, Yang Ji had reached the ripe old age of eighty-six.


    It was on this day that news from Jian Yuanzi reached his ears.


    "Disciple, the Sage has called for a meeting, and you are to join us!"


    "The Sage has called for a meeting?" Without a second thought, Yang Ji got up; a meeting convened by the Sage surely concerned important matters of the sect.


    He pushed open the doors of his secret chamber and flew together with his master Jian Yuanzi towards the Council Hall.


    By the time Yang Ji and his master arrived, all of the Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the sect had gathered, and there were also two unfamiliar figures in the hall.


    One was an elder who sat upright with a smile of triumph on his face, facing the Supreme Bai Mei and all the Nascent Soul True Monarchs with an exceptionally calm demeanor, his extraordinary nature evident in hismonness.


    Next to him sat a young man, his wide forehead and deep-set eyes marked by an air of arrogance, utterly dismissive of others around him, extremely proud.


    These two important individuals sat on the left hand of Bai Mei the Supreme, their positions higher than the cohort of Nascent Soul True Monarchs within the sect, clearly indicating their not insignificant status.


    Upon sitting down, Yang Ji nced over and saw that the elder was a Divinity Transformation Supreme, and seeming acquainted with his own supreme, he roughly guessed the man''s identity.


    As expected, Bai Mei the Supreme''s next words confirmed his conjecture.


    "This is the Qing Yuan Sage from Changqing Gate, and next to him is Du Guyun, a genius young man rarely seen in a millennium at Changqing Gate!"


    Upon hearing this, the Nascent Soul True Monarchs of Cann Sect all turned their gazes towards the young man.


    The young man, with remarkable nerve, did not even furrow his brow under the scrutiny and gazes of the ten Nascent Soul True Monarchs; instead, he subtly raised his prideful chin.


    Yang Ji took one look and was slightly surprised to find that he was actually a Spiritual Body, specifically a Water Spirit Body.


    Spiritual Bodies were rare in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area, no wonder he carried such arrogance, as he did indeed have something to be proud of.


    "Hehe, Du Guyun is my personal disciple. As a Water Spirit Body, he has cultivated to the peak of the Golden Core in just a decade or so, much faster than your esteemed nephew, Chang Xiao," Qing Yuan Sage said with a chuckle.


    At these words, the crowd couldn''t help but frown slightly; the statement seemed somewhat disparaging.


    Yang Ji gave Du Guyun a casual look, noting his arrogance and pride, which were just shy of snobbish; his demeanor was far from the calm and wise Chang Xiao, his senior brother.


    Bai Mei the Supreme nced at the haughty young man and smiled, "Congrattions, brother Qing Yuan, for taking on such an excellent disciple. With such outstanding talent, I wonder how far he has understood the Great Divine Power hand technique, the Nine Tribtions Palm, in your sect?"


    The smile on Qing Yuan Sage''s face momentarily stiffened, but he replied with a smile, "My disciple is devoted to cultivation; although his time studying the hand technique is still short, within a few years he has managed toprehend the Fourth Tribtion Palm, showing remarkable insight."


    "Oh? In that case, your disciple truly has a gift from heaven. Not only is his aptitude exceptional, but his insight is also superior. Brother Qing Yuan, you have found yourself a good disciple indeed, and Changqing Gate will surely shine brightly in a few hundred years," Bai Mei the Supreme praised, though his head showed, "If his insight is so astonishing, why did you have to furrow your brow?


    It seems his talent in understanding is far from matching my Chang Xiao."


    Seeing the Supreme secretly satisfied, Yang Ji found it amusing.


    "Brother Bai, haven''t you often spoken of exchanging Divine Skills? Today, I have brought my disciple with me intending to y the good Samaritan and consummate the exchange; I agree to swap the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth," Qing Yuan Sage said with a smile.


    "Oh?" At this, Bai Mei the Supreme suddenly straightened up and looked towards Qing Yuan Sage.


    Qing Yuan Sage smiled and said, "Let''s stick to the conditions we discussedst time. Brother Bai, please take out all your Divine Skills, for I have brought the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth with me."


    Bai Mei the Supreme hesitated, tapping the tabletop lightly as he looked at Du Guyun and Qing Yuan Sage. Seeing the tables turn, his head inevitably showed "sneer" and "Do you really think I''m that naive?"


    Yang Ji saw the messages hovering over Bai Mei the Supreme''s head and thought he would reverse the conditions, but he was still too kind-hearted, truly unable to harbor malicious intent, and said, "Let''s make a one-for-one exchange, one Great Divine Power for another."


    Qing Yuan Sage pretended to hesitate, with "ecstasy" and "This Bai Mei is really foolish, not knowing to drive a hard bargain, hehe" emerging above his head, then he reluctantly nodded, "Alright, I will make a concession, one exchange for one."


    "Haha, Xiao Ji, the Technique of Golden Light has arrived; your Invincible Taoist Outfit can finally beplete," Bai Mei the Supreme immediately winked at Yang Ji and joyfully transmitted his voice.


    Yang Ji knew the Supreme meant well, fearing Qing Yuan Sage might renege, and immediately agreed.


    But upon seeing Qing Yuan Sage''s shamelessness, he couldn''t stand it anymore and transmitted, "Supreme, don''t trade with him!"


    (Tomorrow, I''ll go to Dao Sect.)

 Chapter 75: Chapter 71: I will Complete the Techniques for the Sect

    "Supreme, do not trade with him," Yang Ji transmitted his voice.


    "Xiao Ji, this is a great opportunity. If we miss it, who knows what harsh conditions he will propose in the future," Bai Mei Supreme murmured in return.


    "Supreme, have him show us the Jade Slip first," Yang Ji transmitted. He clearly saw that the Qing Yuan Sage only brought three scrolls of the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth, although there should be five in total. It was evident that the Qing Yuan Sage came with the intention of taking advantage.


    If Bai Mei Supreme showed enough eagerness, he estimated the prices would further increase.


    Understanding the hint, Bai Mei Supreme said with a smile, "Brother Qing Yuan, take out the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth."


    The Qing Yuan Sage smiled and took out a Jade Slip, but he did not proceed with the next step. Instead, he said with a smile, "The Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth is right here. Brother Bai, I''ll exchange it first for your Sect''s Zhou Tian Nuoyi."


    "A single Jade Slip?" Bai Mei Supreme slightly furrowed his brows.


    "Yes, this first Jade Slip contains the first scroll of the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth, in exchange for your Sect''s Zhou Tian Nuoyi. Besides that, I have two more, to be exchanged for your Sect''s True Rigidity Divine Art and Gui Cang Sword Technique," said the Qing Yuan Sage with a faint smile.


    Yet Bai Mei Supreme''s face had grown darker by the moment. Years ago, in order to obtain this Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth, he had spoken all manner of pleasantries and offered all sorts of incentives, all to no avail.


    Now that Changqing Gate had a genius among them, he thought the Qing Yuan Sage had seen sense and was willing to consider his disciples, sincerely exchanging techniques with him.


    Little did he know, he was still up to the same old tricks, bringing only the first three scrolls.


    Bai Mei Supreme nced at the unppable Qing Yuan Sage, saying meaningfully, "Qing Yuan, you think to exchange one scroll of the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth for one of our Sect''s Divine Skills, and you want to get all three with just three scrolls? What a shrewd calction indeed."


    "Brother Bai, isn''t this the condition you proposed? We exchange one for one," Qing Yuan Sage feigned innocence with a look of surprise.


    "I gave up on trading years ago. Now that you''vee to me of your own ord, I truly intended to exchange sincerely with you, but you still act so insatiably greedy. Do you think the Cann Sect cannot survive without the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth?" Bai Mei Supreme jokingly countered with a smile.


    "Brother Bai, do not be upset. How can you say I''m insatiable? This was your proposal; we exchange one for one." Qing Yuan continued with augh.


    Seeing Qing Yuan Sage shamelessly take advantage, with a face as thick as his, was truly rare in the world, prompting even Yang Ji to take notice.


    Bai Mei Supreme merely snorted inwardly, maintaining his goodposure as always as he said with a smile, "What I meant by one for one was exchanging one Great Divine Power for another, not your one scroll of the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth for one of our Sect''s Great Divine Powers."


    "Ah, my apologies, Brother Bai, I misunderstood you. Since this is the case, then I shall exchange my Sect''s Nine Tribtions Palm for your Sect''s Zhou Tian Nuoyi." Qing Yuan Sage appeared shamefaced, and then produced five Jade Slips with a reverse hand, seeming quite straightforward.


    Misunderstood? It was just his unchangeable nature to take advantage, and no one would believe his nonsense.


    Immediately, a true lord frowned and transmitted to Bai Mei Supreme, "Supreme, Changqing Gatecks bodily techniques. It''s clear that he didn''te here truly intending to exchange the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth. Instead, he wants to exchange the Nine Tribtions Palm for Zhou Tian Nuoyi, thuspleting their technique repertoire.


    Our Sect is still missing a speed-rted Divine Skill, and he ends up benefiting."


    "I know." Bai Mei Supreme had already seen through his intent. He had underestimated Qing Yuan Sage''s shamelessness. He had thought that the Qing Yuan Sage,ing forward on his own, would sincerely trade techniques, yet he was still resorting to the same old tricks.


    He looked at the ever-smiling Qing Yuan Sage, pondering, and then said calmly, "To exchange for Zhou Tian Nuoyi is possible, but you''ll need theplete Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth, not just one scroll."


    For the sake of the Sect''splete techniques, Bai Mei Supreme still restrained his temper. He didn''t ask for a higher price to provoke Qing Yuan Sage, maintaining the necessary rationality and responsibility.


    Yet this seemingly fair exchange appeared to Qing Yuan Sage as if he were being taken advantage of.


    "The Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth in exchange for Zhou Tian Nuoyi? Impossible!" Qing Yuan Sage shook his head, tly refusing.


    Only he, Qing Yuan, took advantage of others; the idea of others taking advantage of him, even in a fair trade, was uneptable.


    Because once an exchange took ce, the Cann Sect would have nearlypleted its collection of techniques, and he had no desire to see the Cann Sect prosper.


    Otherwise, if Bai Mei the Supreme had offered so many benefits earlier, he would have agreed already. Why wait until now?


    "No? Then please leave. I will not ept any other conditions," Bai Mei the Supreme said indifferently.


    "Heh, Bai Mei, are you getting angry with me? My disciple is of Spiritual Body aptitude, and if he were to join the Dao Sect, the level of attention he''d get would surely surpass that of your esteemed nephew Chang Xiao. Should a great power take him under their wing, what Divine Skills and techniques would heck?


    At that point, if he were to lend a hand to your esteemed nephew Chang Xiao, why would he worry about not advancing on the immortal path? Your Cann Sect would also reap great benefits. My visit this time is to give your Sect an opportunity."


    The Qing Yuan Sage deliberately elongated hisughter, as if afraid the people in the hall would not hear him.


    It was as if he was saying, Look! Consider well the pros and cons before you decide.


    Bai Mei the Supreme snorted coldly in his heart, having fully seen through his facade, and then said:


    "What? From the sound of it, should I first curry favor with you, and offering up Zhou Tian Nuoyi bes an honor for my Sect? What a joke! Your disciplees to the Sect to acquire Zhou Tian Nuoyi, but my disciple, upon joining the Dao Sect, could not possibly achieve Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth on his own merits?"


    "So there is nothing to discuss?" Qing Yuan Sage did not soften his tone but instead hardened it.


    "If you agree to the conditions above, I am still willing to exchange fairly with you. But if you are harboring other schemes, then please leave," Bai Mei the Supreme bluntly put it.


    "Bai Mei, think carefully about this," the Qing Yuan Sage leaned on the table with both hands, his eyes slightly squinting, gazing faintly at Bai Mei the Supreme.


    Bai Mei the Supreme''s face also darkened slightly as he said, "Qing Yuan, I have made my position clear enough; there should be no need for further words."


    "Hmph!" Qing Yuan Sage turned away abruptly, stood up and, with a sweep of his sleeve robe, lowered his face and said sternly, "Disciple, let''s go!"


    The crowd ignored the departure of the two men, finding it inappropriate to see them off.


    Only after seeing two figures turn into specks and disappear into the distance did the true Lord Guanxiao curse, "What a piece of work this Qing Yuan Sage is, all high and mighty, as if he came to exchange techniques and our Sect was begging him."


    True Lord Qing He frowned and said, "Unexpectedly, Qing Yuan Sage actually found a Spiritual Body. That''s a great stroke of luck indeed. No wonder he is so arrogant, not showing the slightest bit of humility. He is truly proud of his ''talent.''"


    True Lord Yun Guang shook his head and said, "This Qing Yuan Sagees boasting of his Spiritual Body, full of self-entitled pride. That haughty manner isn''t that of someone here to exchange techniques; he''s clearly here to ''bestow'' upon our Sect."


    True Lord Changye indignantly said, "Humph! My nephew Chang Xiao is not inferior; it''s still unclear who will be at the forefront. Bestow? Does he even qualify?"


    True Lord Sheng Yu sighed, "With Qing Yuan Sage''s attitude, I''m afraid it will be absolutely impossible to exchange for Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth in the future."


    "Break off the wishful thinking, recognize the situation," Bai Mei the Supreme suddenly spoke out.


    "Don''t worry, elders. Along with Chang Xiao, I will work hard toplete the Sect''s techniques and create Invincible Taoist Outfits for the outstanding disciples that follow," Yang Ji suddenly spoke out.


    "Good!" Upon hearing these words, Bai Mei the Supreme''s face broke into a smile, and he looked at Yang Ji, " Xiao Ji, Chang Xiao shares your sentiment. The future of the Sect rests on your shoulders."


    "Rest assured, Supreme One, what we can''t obtain through request, we don''t want; I will definitely bring back Divine Skills and techniques from the Dao Sect toy a solid foundation for our Sect," Yang Ji stated decisively.


    With his Golden Finger, he had an astonishingly quick understanding, not like a Spiritual Body, but yet surpassing one.


    Even amongst the countless talents of the Dao Sect, he would not blend into the crowd.


    The people looked at Yang Ji and smiled reassuringly. Though Changqing Gate might have one Spiritual Body, their own Sect possessed two geniuses with exceptional understanding, both with boundless prospects as well.


    Thinking of this, the gloom in everyone''s hearts was dispelled by a great extent.

 Chapter 76: Chapter 72 All is Perfect

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    The exchange of techniques was utterly hopeless.


    Although Yang Ji had previously coveted the Vertical Soil Golden Light, after obtaining the Sword Wings, that longing was no longer as intense.


    If he went to the Dao Sect, he believed that he could obtain a great speed-rted Divine Power through his own abilities.


    There was no need to be obsequious at the Changqing Gate.


    Some things can''t be begged for.


    ...


    The council had dispersed, and everyone had returned to their respective mountains.


    Inside the secret chamber.


    Yang Ji once again began his secluded cultivation.


    It was indeed as the saying goes, "In the mountains unaware of the passage of years, a thousand years pass in the outside world."


    Although a thousand years had not passed, seasons changed from spring to autumn, and from heat to cold.


    Another twenty-five years had indeed gone by, truly showing no mercy with the passing time.


    When he first arrived in this world of immortals and martial arts, Yang Ji thought he would be like the protagonists in the novels¡ªwielding his sword with ease and relishing in friendships and enmities, reaching the pinnacle in a mere few decades.


    But he was mistaken.


    Cultivation is not that easy; just as one must eat one bite at a time, so too is the path to pursuing immortality arduous.


    From hearing about the Void Refining to inquiring, and then proving the Dao, without thousands of years of cultivation, one should not even dream of bing an immortal.


    Yang Ji was only a minor cultivator and not yet qualified to hear about the Dao.


    The days of secluded cultivation were not filled with many enemies or grievances.


    Not too much would happen within a year.


    What was most intertwined with time was cultivation.


    He was just an ordinary person in these ordinary years, struggling toward the pursuit of immortality.


    It had been twenty-five years since thest Supreme Council meeting.


    It was this year, with a substantial intake of Nine-Transformation Golden Pills, that he finally reached the peak of the Golden Core stage.


    [Name: Yang Ji]


    [Spiritual Root: Medium]


    [Lifespan: 111/500]


    [Realm: Golden Core Peak[Nine-Pattern Golden Core]£¨1536000/1536000£©]


    [Cultivation Technique: Ling Water Technique (Low Grade), True Rigidity Divine Art (Dao Grade)]


    [Great Divine Power: Humanoid Weaponry[Volume One] (Complete), [Volume Two (Minor)]


    [Great Divine Power: Zhou Tian Nuoyi (Advanced)]


    [Great Divine Power: Gui Cang Sword Technique[Dao of Li Sword (Complete Sword Soul)], [Shocking Sword Dao (Complete Sword Soul)], [Dao of Xun Sword (Complete Sword Soul)], [Dao of the Kui Sword (Complete Sword Soul)]


    [Techniques: Water Tracing Sword Technique (Complete), Light Body Skill (Complete)]


    He joined the Cann Sect at the age of twenty-eight, and in the blink of an eye, eighty-three years had passed.


    If it were not for the Cann Sect, if it were not for the shadow left by the Sword Dao, he probably would still be an unknown.


    The predestined encounters in the dark are truly indescribable.


    The True Rigidity Divine Art in his hands could only support his cultivation to the peak of the Golden Core stage; to break through to the Nascent Soul, to condense the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, and to transcend the Wind Tribtion, he still needed toplete the cultivation technique at the Dao Sect.


    However, he did not immediately set out, because not all his techniques were perfect yet.


    Although the four styles of the Gui Cang Sword Technique had all reached a Complete Sword Soul, they had not yet achieved the highest realm of "unity of man and sword."


    In that realm, the sword soul merges with the divine soul, and a mere nce is an outburst of Sword Intent.


    It was truly inconceivable, killing with a stare.


    nt life, dust, air, and even people could be his swords. With a single thought, all things transform into a sword, and with his will alone, that would be an invincible Sword Domain, with endless sharpness everywhere.


    A true master of the Sword Dao, one who has reached the great culmination, does not need to wield a sword to kill, a mere nce suffices.


    A single thought brings utter annihtion; what a terrifying realm that is?


    Yang Ji was only one step away from touching it.


    Until he achieved unity with the sword, transformed his intent into a sword, and formed the Sword Domain, he would not go to the Dao Sect.


    If he didn''t go, that was that, but if he did, he intended to stay.


    ```


    ```


    Apart from the Gui Cang Sword Technique.


    Zhou Tian Nuoyi has not yet reached perfection; if it were perfected, the vigor within one''s body could mobilize the power between heaven and earth. Such a body technique, which leverages the force of nature, truly moves in unpredictably swift and varied manners.


    However, it has now achieved great sess and is not far from perfection.


    As for the Humanoid Weaponry, Yang Ji knew that it would be difficult to cultivate it to the pinnacle in a short period of time.


    Nevertheless, with the protection of the sword wings,parable to a treasured armor, ordinary attacks can hardly injure him.


    Moreover, what delighted him the most was the Method of Divine Refining from the Humanoid Weaponry; his soul had be three times stronger than that of an ordinary Golden Core peak.


    With this, as long as the Gui Cang Sword Technique reaches the unity of man and sword, and the sword soul merges with the divine soul, the Sword Domain that forms will be within the range of his Divine Sense dispersion, which is thrice asrge as that of others at the same level¡ªhow terrifying that is.


    Such a powerful Divine Sense isparable even to that of a low-ranking Nascent Soul True Monarch like Yin Zhi.


    By then, as soon as his Sword Domain is conceived, any enemy within it will suffer the frenzied strangling of Sword Qi.


    ...


    Yang Ji no longer continued with secluded cultivation afterwards.


    Because there was no further progress to be made in his cultivation.


    He began to refine his techniques.


    And the best way to refine his techniques was realbat.


    He fought with Lun Nu, he fought with his own master Jian Yuanzi, continuously enhancing his practical experience.


    He became extremely skilled in using various techniques, making the ones he had been immersed in for decades shine brilliantly and continuously improving his own skills.


    In addition to this, he also fought with various Nascent Soul True Monarchs from the sect.


    Future opponents and enemies are not fixed; fighting against different people and adapting to differentbat methods is greatly beneficial to him.


    Through these battles, Yang Ji found that if he struck with his full strength, he could instantly kill all Golden Core True Persons within the sect, and even the weaker Nascent Soul True Monarchs were no match for him.


    Although his realm was insufficient, the Divine Skills and techniques he usedpensated for this deficiency.


    When heunched a strike, general Nascent Soul True Monarchs dared not face its edge, and the reason boiled down to the fact that the techniques they cultivated were too low-level,cking sufficient explosive power.


    Although he could fight against Nascent Soul True Monarchs, Yang Ji didn''t be arrogant; if it were another genius Nascent Soul True Monarch who also cultivated Great Divine Powers, he probably wouldn''t be able to withstand their single sword strike.


    This is the suppression that absolute strength and absolute realmbined bring.


    Apart from battling Nascent Soul True Monarchs, Yang Ji often fought against the supreme Bai Mei, seeking pressure.


    Under such extreme pressure, he fought with even more focus and seriousness.


    For over a decade, he has been seeking battles, and everyone knew that it wouldn''t be long before the second genius of their sect would go to Dao Sect.


    Therefore, the Nascent Soul True Monarchs were very excited and eager, constantly fighting against him in various ways.


    Some set up Formations, others used rune arrays, joined forces, ambushed, or challenged with harsh words, using all sorts of methods to help him improve his mindset andbat capability.


    Yang Ji didn''t disappoint everyone; his strength increased day by day, and his battle skills were impressively high, capable of handling various modes of attack with ease.


    Most importantly, all of this was achieved without relying on the assistance of the Golden Finger.


    For ten years, every day, he was in battle.


    It was on this day that an invincible Sword Intent spread out from him as the center. Within Cann Sect, all Flying Swords touched by this Sword Intent rang out and flew into the sky, moving towards him, creating the miraculous sight of thousands of swords returning to their master.


    Yang Ji knew that the Sword Domain had been formed.


    Bai Mei, looking from a distance, also understood what this meant.


    "Disciple¡­ is about to leave," Jian Yuanzi stood on Sword Peak, looking at the figure standing in the air surrounded by thousands of swords, with a look of relief and reluctance on his face.


    The group of Nascent Soul True Monarchs also watched this scene happily.


    [Great Divine Power Technique: Humanoid Weaponry [Volume One] (Perfected), [Volume Two (Great Sess)]]


    [Great Divine Power Technique: Zhou Tian Nuoyi (Perfected)]


    Yang Ji looked at his attributes, the Sword Domain was formed, Zhou Tian Nuoyi had reached perfection, and the second volume of Humanoid Weaponry had achieved great sess, his bodyparable to a top-grade Spiritual Artifact.


    Everything had reached a level that satisfied him.


    Yang Ji looked into the distance, towards the direction of Dao Sect.


    His cultivation began on Nanfeng Ind, grew in Cann Sect, and Dao Sect would be where he truly rose to prominence.


    However, before heading there, he nned to go to the Demon Companion Herb Sea Area first to get some Demon Companion Herb from Mang Biao.


    Additionally, a hundred years had passed, and the inheritance left by the senior Fu Dongliu under the seabed waterfall would also open.


    He was curious about what sort of geniuses woulde for the inheritance?


    ```

 Chapter 77: Chapter 73: Dao Sect, Here I Come

    Yang Ji stood in the air, with golden tadpole runes hidden under his skin sensing a certain call, guiding him.


    Such a sensation had arisen for over three years now.


    Yang Ji knew that it was the Legacy Meditation Cushion left by the predecessor Fu Dongliu that had sent out the resonance.


    However, he had already taken the legacy, and since he had been honing hisbat skills with the Nascent Soul True Monarchs within his sect, he had not paid it much attention.


    Now that the Sword Domain had been established, he found himself with some free time, and a touch of curiosity arose in his heart.


    Who could the peopleing for the legacy be?


    A strange smile appeared on Yang Ji''s face, and after informing his master, he flew towards the Thousand-Inds Sea Area.


    pping his wings at full speed, as a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Golden Core stage, he could easily mobilize his sword wings.


    His sword wings shone brightly; with full-force flight, he broke through clouds and space, arriving at the Thousand-Inds Sea Area in just three days.


    Yang Ji first went to Wangmeng Ind, but upon discovering that the spiritual light of the underwater waterfall''s legacy had not yet risen, he headed to ck Wind Ind.


    There, he exchanged some high-grade Demon Companion Herbs and some Demon Cores with Mang Biao.


    After many years of cultivation, his Nine-Transformation Golden Pills were almost depleted, so he sought out some Demon Companion Herbs and Demon Cores for unexpected needs.


    If he were to go to the Dao Sect and found himself with no medicine pills to consume, these could make up for it, so he wouldn''t be caught unprepared and live in humiliation.


    In the following days, while keeping an eye on Wangmeng Ind, Yang Ji refined Demon Essence Pills for Mang Biao as part of their exchange.


    It was on the fifth day.


    When he visited Wangmeng Ind again, he saw spiritual light soaring to the sky from afar, identical to the one that had erupted from the underwater waterfall before.


    However, this time, not only did the light burst forth from the waterfall, but the entire region spanning dozens of miles shone with brilliant spiritual light.


    During this process, the spiritual light attracted arge number of cultivators who came to spectate.


    Cultivators were scattered across the sky in this area spanning dozens of miles; Yang Ji was unable to discern who among them were the sessors to the legacy.


    However, he could be certain that those meant to inherit must have all arrived, for the Legacy Meditation Cushion had sent out its call three years before, and they had no reason not toe, nor did theyck the time to make their way here.


    This urrence of spiritual light differed from the underwater waterfall incident; previously, an earthquake had broken the spatial restriction causing spiritual light to scatter.


    This time, the spiritual light surged skywards on its own, forming a massive Spirit Cave in mid-air. As the spiritual light flowed, the Spirit Cave gradually stabilized and took shape.


    Seeing this scene, some cultivators with extensive knowledge immediately recognized it as a transmission portal and excitedly rushed into it.


    Seeing others take the lead, many bold cultivators followed suit and dashed into the portal.


    In an instant, streams of light converged into the Spirit Cave, creating a spectacr scene befitting of a world of immortals and cultivators.


    At this moment, on the periphery, only some cautious cultivators remained hesitating, watching warily.


    With a nce, Yang Ji smiled and flew into the Spirit Cave as well.


    When he reappeared, he was directly inside the stone array.


    The stone array had now transformed into a guiding formation.


    The crowd that had arrived walked over the stone bridge, reaching the end of the underground world.


    For a moment, many cultivators were astonished, wondering how the Spirit Cave led to the underground world?


    They knew that, a hundred years ago, they had visited this ce via the underwater waterfall.


    Seeing this, some became excited, eximing that there indeed was a mystery here. They believed that since the spiritual light had formed a Spirit Cave to guide everyone here, the Cave Mansion must have opened.


    Indeed, just as people were excitedly whispering, the [Concealment Restriction] disappeared, revealing a series of quaint houses behind it.


    Witnessing this scene, the crowd''s breathing quickened, their spirits surged, and they moved swiftly like the wind, rushing towards the houses.


    But then, with a hum, a semi-transparent wall of force emerged, blocking everyone''s path.


    To be precise, it was the [Spatial Transmission Restriction].


    In the midst of the crowd''s astonishment, words appeared on the Spatial Transmission Restriction,[Transmission Conditions: Only those destined whose Humanoid Weapon cultivation has reached perfection may enter thend of inheritance andpete for it.]


    "This truly is the legacy left by a great master; I knew this spiritual light was not simple. But what is this Humanoid Weapon?" Upon seeing this, people were both surprised and puzzled.


    Some cultivators'' eyes flickered, and they immediately tried to break through the Spatial Transmission Restriction.


    However, all attacks upon touching the restriction sank in as if into a quagmire, absorbed by it. Throughout this process, the spatial restriction merely flickered symbolically, like a breeze over the surface of the water, causing no waves, and unable to stir up anymotion.


    "This? It seems the Spatial Restriction cannot be destroyed. It seems only those chosen by the predecessor can enter. We stand no chance," a Golden Core True Person said as they watched the futile attacks and shook their head in disappointment. At the same time, they began to search the crowd, trying to see where the heirs to the legacy were.


    At that moment, seven people stepped forward with smiles on their faces.


    These seven included a white-haired elder, a beautiful and charming Immortal Fairy, a young girl in tight clothes, a youth with a cold demeanor, a majestic middle-aged man... A sh of gold on each of these seven people, they extended their hands and pressed against the Spatial Transmission Restriction.


    A suction force arose, pulling half of their bodies inside.


    Just then, a Nascent Soul True Monarch from the Huang Family of the Thousand-Inds Sea Area suddenly made a move, swiftly cing a hand on the shoulder of a young man.


    Seeing his action, Nascent Soul True Monarchs from the three major sects all acted in kind, cing their hands on the shoulders of those chosen for the legacy, hoping to take advantage of the momentum to enter thend of inheritance.


    But they were disappointed.


    Hum!


    The Spatial Transmission Restriction vibrated intensely, repelling them one after another, because theycked the unique golden runes of the Humanoid Weapon and were thus excluded from entry.

 Chapter 78: Chapter 73: Dao Sect, Here I Come_2

    For a moment, they staggered back, their faces turning unsightly.


    Inside, the seven inheritors nced at each other, and the atmosphere suddenly became eerie.


    The next instant, everyone turned into streaks of light and flew towards the inheritance site at high speed.


    But soon, they came rushing back out with furrowed brows.


    They then appeared and disappeared in various houses, their faces growing darker and the atmosphere more sinister.


    Watching this unfold from outside, Yang Ji couldn''t help but chuckle to himself.


    The strength of the seven arrivals was quite extraordinary, with the weakest at the peak of the Golden Core stage.


    Among them, the white-haired elder was a Nascent Soul Second Realm master who had already transcended the Fire Tribtion and was only a step away from reaching the Nascent Soul Third Realm and achieving a Pure Yang Primordial Spirit.


    The elder, who should have been confident of victory, now had a deeply furrowed brow, looking utterly dejected.


    He swept the other six with an unkind gaze, suspecting that if it weren''t for all of them entering the inheritance site together, someone might have secretly taken the inheritance cultivation technique.


    Yang Ji looked at the elder, thinking that if he had entered topete with them, he might not have been able to beat him.


    Because the aura emitted by this elder was much more powerful than that of ranks like Yin Zhi True Lord, not at the same level at all.


    The stern-faced middle-aged man was also a Nascent Soul True Monarch, seeminglymanding and powerful, likely a key figure in some force.


    Although he was only at the Nascent Soul First Realm, the aura he emitted was also powerful, not one to be trifled with.


    The other five were equally somber andposed, clearly fearless.


    At a nce, they were all confident characters, each with an extraordinary demeanor.


    What surprised Yang Ji the most was that among them, the youngest¡ªa vigorous young girl in a snug outfit¡ªwas actually a Spiritual Body. Although she concealed it well and did not reveal a hint of Spiritual Charm, Yang Ji still recognized her true nature at a nce.


    Without a doubt, with such a talent, she must be the favored child of some great power within the Endless Sea.


    These seven were quite unfamiliar; it seemed that they were cultivators from beyond the Thousand-Inds Sea Area.


    They hade with great ambition, but they could only return dispirited.


    At that moment, each stood in front of the houses, looking extremely depressed.


    Where was the inheritance?


    Where had it gone?


    They didn''t know that the person who obtained the inheritance had already left the underground world with a smile.


    Seeing the other inheritors downcast, Yang Ji felt very pleased.


    Luckily, he had taken the cultivation technique in advance, or he would not have avoided a confrontation today.


    ...


    After emerging from the underground world, Yang Ji flew straight towards the Sect.


    At this point, he had nothing much to prepare. The Magic Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts that he had acquired from the senior Fu Dongliu he couldn''t use, and he had already handed them over to the Sect.


    The Pill Recipe was also refined and perfected,piled into an Alchemy Manual, and handed over to the Sect.


    Aside from the Humanoid Weapon, all other techniques had been perfected, making it difficult for his strength to leap forward drastically.


    Continuing to cultivate in seclusion would be of little significance and would instead waste his limited lifespan.


    Now, the only way for him to advance further was to go to Wuji Dao Sect.


    The council hall.


    Bai Mei the Supreme and all the Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the sect had assembled.


    All of them looked at Yang Ji with expressions of relief and anticipation on their faces.


    "Xiao Ji, there are ten million Spirit Stones in this Storage Ring. When you get to Dao Sect, spend as needed, take care of matters as required; don''t be too frugal. Although Cann Sect is a small faction, we can''t lose our dignity at the Dao Sect," Bai Mei the Supreme said with a gentle smile, flicking his finger and sending a ring towards Yang Ji.


    "Thank you, Supreme!" Yang Ji hesitated for a moment but still nodded and epted it.


    Having never been to the Dao Sect and not understanding the situation, it was good to have some Spirit Stones on him, which would allow him to act more freely.


    "Xiao Ji, this is the Dao Sect Command Token. With it, you can enter the Dao Sect," Bai Mei the Supreme said gently, tossing a Token into Yang Ji''s hand.


    The Token was only palm-sized, with an ancient and mysterious design, covered with strange patterns that intertwined to form two characters¡ªInfinity.


    "This is the Command Token of Infinity Dao Sect!" Bai Mei the Supreme said slowly, "Infinity Dao Sect is very powerful, spanning not only our Thousand-Inds Sea Area but also the entire range of the Endless Sea."


    "This is but the tip of the iceberg of Infinity Dao Sect''s power. The strength of the Dao Sect is unimaginable."


    "Xiao Ji, if you can stand firm in the Dao Sect, you would truly be stepping onto the immortal path."


    "Supreme, I will definitely try my hardest to stay in the Dao Sect," Yang Ji nodded and said.


    "We have witnessed your strength. Unless you are extremely unlucky and face a hell-level assessment, the chances of staying in the Dao Sect are as high as eighty percent. If you be a true disciple of the Dao Sect, our Cann Sect will also benefit," Bai Mei the Supreme stroked his beard and said with a beaming smile.


    "Indeed, nephew, our Cann Sect has only produced two disciples with such exceptional aptitude as you and Chang Xiao in thousands of years. If you can stay in the Dao Sect forever, then our Cann Sect will truly stand unshakable in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area," the True Lord Qing He said with a smile.


    "Please rest assured, Supreme, and all my senior masters, I will give it my all and live up to the expectations of the Sect," Yang Ji said earnestly.


    "Xiao Ji, since that''s the case, let''s set off. The sun is just rising, a good omen, symbolizing your journey to the Dao Sect as a rising sun reaching its zenith, just like your meteoric rise," Bai Mei the Supreme said with a smile, and at once soared over, grabbing Yang Ji and flying out of the grand hall.


    His master, Jian Yuanzi, was also apanying them.


    "Xiao Ji, we are heading to Tongxian Ind, and on that ind lies the only Teleportation Array in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area that leads to the Immortal Cultivation Continent. Teleportation will take three days, whereas it would take decades by ship to reach the Immortal Cultivation Continent," Bai Mei the Supreme exined.

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    "The Wuji Dao Sect recruits disciples once every ten years. ording to the calctions, in just a few days, it will be time for the Dao Sect to openly gather new disciples. It''s perfect timing to catch up," Jian Yuanziughed.


    "Xiao Ji, the ind below us is Tongxian Ind," Bai Mei, the Supreme, said as they quickly neared their destination, pointing downwards.


    Following the direction of Bai Mei''s gaze, Yang Ji saw a small ind. In the middle of the ind was a t area with several halls.


    There were quite a few people bustling about in the square. As the three of themnded, Yang Ji took a brief look around before Bai Mei led him into the Teleportation Grand Hall.


    As soon as he entered, Yang Ji saw a "familiar face"¡ªthat girl in tight-fitting clothes who looked exceptionally neat and capable was also here.


    It seemed she noticed Yang Ji''s gaze, for she also cast a scrutinizing look his way. After a brief nce, she lost interest and started toying with the small dagger in her hands.


    Yang Ji took a look, then withdrew his attention as well.


    Everyone waited for a full three days, and finally, the Teleportation Array in the grand hall lit up once again.


    "Come on,e on, the next batch of people to be teleported, hurry up and prepare," the person in charge of teleportation in the hall shouted abruptly.


    "Xiao Ji, upon reaching the Dao Sect, things may not be as harmonious as they are within our sect. There are opportunities therein, but alsopetition. If the path ahead requires you to clear the way with the sword in your hand, then do so, even if it gets bloodied," Jian Yuanzi patted Yang Ji''s shoulder and spoke with profound meaning.


    "Master, I understand," Yang Ji''s eyes swirled with Sword Intent, his unparallel sword light responding to Jian Yuanzi''s words.


    "Xiao Ji, you must remain cautious and careful," Bai Mei, the Supreme, spoke softly.


    Yang Ji nodded in understanding, "Supreme, Master, your disciple is leaving." After bowing respectfully, he stepped into the Teleportation Array.


    The girl in the Teleportation Array looked yfully at this scene, a disdainful smile on her lips, with a thought bubble appearing above her head, "Another pampered and delicate ''flower'' from a sect. He''s going to the Dao Sect? His elders even escorted him to the Teleportation Array, worried he might get hurt just stepping out the door? I bet he won''t evenst through the first assessment."


    Yang Ji caught a glimpse of the message disyed above the girl''s head and his expression momentarily stiffened.


    He felt somewhat indignant now. Being called pampered was one thing, but suggesting he wouldn''tst through the first assessment was going a bit too far.


    As he was pondering this, the Teleportation Array burst into a surge of Spiritual Light, and in an instant, everyone vanished.


    After three days of teleportation, they had already arrived at the Immortal Cultivation Continent.


    However, this ce was not the Wuji Dao Sect yet; it was merely a city on the edge of the Endless Sea.


    Following that, Yang Ji and the girl were teleported again.


    This time, their destination was the Wuji Dao Sect.


    After two more days, they finally arrived.


    As soon as they emerged from the teleportation, Yang Ji, standing in the Teleportation Hall, felt the extremely dense Spiritual Energy. He looked around and murmured, "Is this the Wuji Dao Sect?"


    "We''re not there yet. This is only the Reception Hall; Wuji Dao Sect is still ahead!" The girl, having been through so many days of teleportation with him, nced at him and uncharacteristically spoke to him.


    Yang Ji nodded and followed the girl''s steps.


    Emerging, he found that this ce had built an array of Teleportation Grand Halls, and many youngsters, both male and female, were also emerging from other Teleportation Halls.


    Just then, a dignified man in a purple robe flew in from above andmanded, "Follow me!"


    The crowd immediately followed the man and flew forward.


    Yang Ji took a look and followed as well.


    As they flew, the Spiritual Energy in front of them became increasingly rich. Looking at the endless clouds of energy, deep and vast, Yang Ji''s chest also became more open.


    Below, the endless beauty, towering peaks, slowly entered his line of sight.


    Yang Ji knew he was getting closer and closer to the Dao Sect, and a surge of excitement flowed in his heart involuntarily, a voice uncontrobly rising within him.


    "Wuji Dao Sect, here Ie!"

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    The man in the purple robe led the way, with Yang Ji and his two hundred and eighty-threepanions following closely behind.


    Passing through clouds and fog, the world changed rapidly, and in just a few dozen breaths'' time, the group had already flown hundreds of miles forward.


    It was in the next moment that the man in the purple robe suddenly stopped ahead and said indifferently, "Ahead lies our Wuji Dao Sect!"


    Upon hearing this, everyone immediately brushed aside the clouds and fog before their eyes to look ahead.


    The scene that met their eyes greatly shocked everyone.


    In the heavens, Immortal Pces nestled densely, innumerable floating peaks shimmered, golden rays stretched myriad paths alongside zing rainbows, and auspicious qi in thousands of strands spewed violet mist¡ªa splendid celestial realm aloft.


    On the earth, Immortal Mountains stretched endlessly, with treasures scattered all around, the perennially unwithering Immortal Spirit Flower, the eternally verdant Divine Ascension Herb¡ªa veritable earthly paradise.


    Above and below, spiritual energy lingered densely, like smoke flitting thickly, dispersing like light rain.


    Banks of clouds formed here and tendrils of mist there, sinking and floating in the heavens, drifting between mountains, with Spiritual Beasts hidden within, galloping hooves thundering through the forest, cranes calling, and phoenixes singing.


    Waterfalls cascaded down from floating peaks in the sky, roaring like jade dragons, involuntarily bringing to mind the majestic scene of "waterfall plummeting down three thousand feet, as if the Milky Way was descending from the Nine Heavens."


    Suddenly a gust of wind blew, lifting the lower part of the waterfall high into the air, breaking it into tiny jade beads that sprayed in all directions, under the sunlight forming rainbows after rainbows, stretching across the sky, dazzling to the onlookers.


    Jade beads plummeted down the cliffside, nectar sshed, and as the jade shattered, the resulting spray formed vast mists as though made of trailing wisps of white smoke and thin clouds, brushing through the forest following the rain and floating across the paths amidst lingering mist.


    Floating peaks and Immortal Mountains were enveloped in auspicious haze and violet qi, with rainbows hung across them, and spiritual energy like mist¡ªall interwoven into a perfect image of the paradise of immortals.


    A paradise stretching tens of thousands of miles without end.


    At a nce, Yang Ji''s heart and mind were shocked by the celestial spectacle before him, until the call of a crane snapped him back to reality.


    Upon reflection, he broke out in a cold sweat, the boundless Dao contained within the spectacle had almost disturbed his spirit.


    The scenery lured one in, overwhelming their mind.


    Yang Ji, a man sworn to be an immortal¡ªhow could his spirit be overwhelmed by the Dao, to be trapped in confusion?


    The Thousand-Inds Sea Area was the world of Huo Yuan, but the Wuji Dao Sect was not the end for Yang Ji; his steps would not halt here.


    One day, he would stand at the Immortal Pce, watching flowers bloom and wither at the mountain''s base, observing clouds gather and disperse in the sky.


    The Dao Sect was merely the starting point; the Immortal Realm was his destination.


    In his heart, Yang Ji made a grand vow, a vow reaching higher than the heavens, his will to be immortal reinforcing his spirit, naturally bringing forth an imposing aura, ensuring that he would not be shaken by the grandeur of the mere Dao Sect.


    Indeed, the grandeur of one''s heart defines the expansiveness of their world, and at this moment, Yang Ji''s ambitions and pride burst forth.


    As long as he held to this grand vow in his heart and strove unremittingly towards it, his heart would grow ever stronger.


    Yang Ji''s spirit surged like a rainbow, he took a step forward, fire zed in his eyes, and his belief was resolute.


    At that moment, the intimidating essence of the Dao vanished out of sight, leaving only the sight of the celestial paradise before him.


    As he quietly appreciated the beautiful scenery before him,


    suddenly, the girl dressed in a strong suit beside him gave a jolt and broke free from the bindings of the Dao as well.


    But before she could rejoice, she saw Yang Ji sh her a grin and asked, "You awake?"


    ?


    How could this guy possibly...?


    At this moment, the girl in the strong suit was full of astonishment, inwardly eximing that it was impossible.


    "How could this pampered ''delicate'' child of the Sect wake up before I did? Could his will and temperament really be stronger than mine?"


    "How is it possible for someone who needs to be reminded and escorted at every turn to break free from the shackles of the Dao before me?"


    The girl found it difficult to ept this fact, her pretty brows now furrowing slightly as she looked at Yang Ji up and down with astonishment, wanting to see right through him.


    Yang Ji was well aware of what she was thinking, and the width of his smile increased, his cheerful expression growing even more intense.


    The girl in the strong suit frowned in discontent, retracting her gaze.


    "Steward Wang, how is the aptitude of this batch?" At that moment, another person dressed in a purple robe flew towards them¡ªa man of handsome appearance and graceful demeanor, possessing the refined style of a great Sect.


    "What else can it be? You''ve seen it." The man in the purple robe nced at Yang Ji and the girl in the strong suit, who were the first to regain their senses, admiration evident in his eyes.


    However, upon noticing that the others were still lost, the man in the purple robe shook his head and let out a low roar that shook their souls, "Wake up now!"


    "Hmm?"


    The group''s bodies shivered quietly, and they finally came to their senses sharply, with fine sweat covering their foreheads, obviously quite shaken by the essence of the Dao.


    "This is Steward Qin; you can call him Brother Qin. He will take you to where you''ll stay," the man in the purple robe turned to speak to the group.


    "Brother Qin!" Everyone shouted in unison.


    "Alright, follow me," Steward Qin nodded to the man in the purple robe and then led Yang Ji and the others towards the Immortal Mountains below.


    "Brother Qin, who resides in those Immortal Pces in the sky?" someone curiously asked along the way, seeing Divine Rainbows constantly traveling in and out of the Immortal Pces in the sky.


    "Those are the dwelling ces for True Disciples. This Heavenly Domain outside is called the Evesting Sky Domain, epassing an area of eight hundred miles around. All the Immortal Pces and floating peaks within are the territory of the Evesting True Inheritance," Steward Qin exined.


    "What? All the Immortal Pces and floating peaks in this eight-hundred-mile Heavenly Domain belong to the Evesting True Inheritance?" The crowds couldn''t help but express their surprise. Were the unending Immortal Pces and floating peaks in sight all belonging to one person, and he was merely a True Disciple?


    Seeming to perceive their thoughts, Steward Qin smiled and said,

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    "The power of the true disciples of the Dao Sect is beyond your imagination. They are the geniuses among geniuses, the seeds of the Mahayana. Such individuals, both in mind and strength, far surpass the ordinary. They reign supreme in their own Heavenly Domains, establishing forces and alliances. Within these domains, they are as the heavens themselves, with immense authority."


    Steward Qin looked up wistfully, clearly envious.


    "If the true disciples hold such great power, then what about the Dao Child?" someone inhaled deeply and asked.


    "The Dao Child? They are seeds of a True Immortal, possessing their own small worlds with enormous fortune, willpower, and wisdom. They are the favored children of the heavens, with authority only second to the Sect Master."


    As people inquired about these topics, Steward Qin showed no sign of impatience, but answered with enthusiasm, seemingly harboring simr aspirations in his heart.


    "Are the Dao Children really that formidable?" everyone was astonished.


    "Of course, they are formidable! Both the Dao Children and true disciples are currently beyond your reach; even the Inner Sect Disciples who own Immortal Mountains are beyond your grasp for now."


    "Right now, you can''t even consider yourselves disciples. Only after passing the first assessment can you barely qualify as disciples, and there''s always the risk of failing the next assessment. You must calm your minds and focus," Steward Qin said.


    The crowd nodded, their restless hearts gradually settling down.


    At the moment, they needed to focus on passing the three assessments to remain in the Dao Sect forever; this was the top priority.


    The group flew forward along the Immortal Mountain for ten-some miles until the terrain gradually opened up into a vast in dotted with many buildings.


    Steward Qin pointed and said,


    "Do you see the continuous pces down there? That''s where you''ll be staying for the time being. Those rooms emitting Spiritual Light are unupied. The Dao Sect Command Token in your hands is the key to one of those rooms, which you may choose and enter on your own."


    Steward Qin added, "After you enter the rooms, there will be a Detection Array on the floor. It will assess your level of strength. ordingly, your first assessment tasks will be assigned based on your strength."


    "Golden Core Realm corresponds to Golden Core tasks, Nascent Soul Realm corresponds to Nascent Soul tasks."


    "Don''t think about using treasures or other means to conceal your cultivation level. Even if you fool the Detection Array, the Elders will personally verify in the end. If we find anyone hiding their true cultivation, they will be executed on the spot."


    Hearing this, the crowd''s faces turned solemn, and they abandoned any schemes they might have had in mind.


    The Wuji Dao Sect had strict rules, and this ce was no ordinary sect where they could act recklessly.


    "The Detection Array inside the pce rooms is activated by the Dao Sect Command Token. Before you activate it, input your identity information into the Talisman Command. Then, you will receive your assigned tasks through the Talisman Command. During this period, all you need to do is wait patiently," Steward Qin said seriously.


    "Thank you for informing us, brother. We understand," the crowd nodded and said.


    "Hmm, good. Now go and find a room for yourselves. I have to go and guide the next batch of disciplesing to the Dao Sect," Steward Qin said and then turned to fly back.


    The crowd watched Steward Qin''s retreating figure, and then they turned their gaze toward the continuous pces below.


    At first nce, the end was not in sight. The buildings were constructed magnificently and bathed in radiance, draped in the distinguished color of yellow, resembling an Imperial Pce.


    Yang Ji saw, at first nce, numerous fine materials used in those pces¡ªCrimson Yellow Stone, Vajra Wood, Spirit Fragrant Wood...


    Embedded within were various Formations¡ªthe Spirit Gathering Array, Spatial Restriction, and the Detection Array.


    What slightly surprised Yang Ji, however, was that each pce was in fact a Lower-grade Spiritual Artifact.


    Sure enough, it was the Dao Sect. Even before bing an official disciple, to have such pces to live in was truly a grand and magnificent gesture.


    Just these endless pces alone were worth who knows how many Spirit Stones. At that moment, Yang Ji truly felt the strength of the Dao Sect.


    Only such a sect with a foundation strong enough to foster Tribtion Immortals could truly nurture Immortals, he thought.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel excited, his desire to stay at the Dao Sect growing even stronger.


    After reining in his drifting thoughts, Yang Ji looked around and flew toward a pce situated at the edge.


    The girl in sturdy attire watched his back, furrowing her brows thoughtfully, then took to the air andnded at a pce beside his.


    Yang Ji smiled at her, chose an unupied room, and then pressed the Command Token in his hand against the stone door glowing with Spiritual Light. A suction force emerged, drawing him inside.


    "This hot-house flower couldn''t possibly have a will stronger than mine!"


    The girl''s brows were still furrowed as she nced at the ce where Yang Ji disappeared, unable to shake her doubts and unwilling to believe it.


    She paused for a moment, then took out her Command Token like Yang Ji and entered the pce.


    ...


    As soon as Yang Ji entered, he saw on the ground made of white jade stone a circr formation pattern with a diameter of about ten feet.


    At the moment it was dark, which was precisely the "Detection Array."


    He nced at it, then began to survey the room.


    The room wasn''trge, presumably one of the enclosed meditation chambers, amply spacious for a single upant.


    Besides a cushion for sitting in meditation, there were no other furnishings, the simplicity was striking.


    However, Yang Ji did notice a sphere of Spiritual Light floating inside the room that astonishingly contained two books.


    He reached out to grab them, and the books fell into his hands.


    These two turned out to be books that introduced themon knowledge of Infinity Dao Sect and the Cultivation World.


    One was named ''Wuji Dao Sect,'' the other ''Cultivation World.''


    These books were presumably intentionally ced in the room by the Dao Sect, and other rooms should have them too.


    Yang Ji''s interest was piqued immediately; he took the cushion and sat down in the Detection Array.


    While opening the books, he pressed the Dao Sect Command Token into the groove of the Detection Array.


    Beforeing to the Dao Sect, his personal information had already been input into the talismanmand, so now he could just press it directly.


    As soon as themand token fit into the formation, the Detection Array lit up.


    At the same time, the Spirit Gathering Array was also activated ¨C Spiritual Energy gathered in an instant, turning the room into a prime treasurend suitable for cultivation.


    Yang Ji allowed the array''s Spiritual Light to scan back and forth to detect his strength and realm, while he calmly read the books.


    After a short while, he understood the general structure of the Infinity Dao Sect.


    Foundation Establishment represented the Servant Disciples, Golden Core indicated the Outer Sect Disciples, and Nascent Soul True Monarchs were the Inner Sect Disciples.


    As for True Disciples, it wasn''t just about one''s realm, but also potential; only those talents in the Divinity Transformation Realm could be True Disciples.


    Those whose talents weren''t particrly outstanding, but who had reached the Divinity Transformation Realm in strength and realm, would be Stewards.


    Having read this far, Yang Ji somewhat understood that the purple-robed man and Brother Qin he had encountered before must be of this Steward rank.


    These disciples,cking the potential to be true inheritors, can still be Outer Sect Elders once they exert effort in cultivation and reach the Void Refining stage, or be Inner Sect Elders if they are fortunate enough to break through to the Fushion Realm.


    This is the path to promotion for disciples of their type.


    As for the talented disciples who are also in the Divinity Transformation Realm, as long as they pass the Sect''s loyalty assessment, they can be True Disciples.


    Such individuals are qualified to cultivate the Sect''s most profound Cultivation Techniques and Divine Skills, further enhancing their foundations.


    If they show sufficiently miraculous performance during this period, after breaking through Void Refining, they might be Dao Children.


    Dao Children are fully nurtured by the Sect; these disciples are qualified to cultivate ny percent of the Sect''s Cultivation Techniques and Arts.


    Once they break through Fushion, they gain the right to cultivate all the Sect''s Techniques and Arts except Immortal Techniques and enjoy the rights second only to the Sect Master.


    If they reach Mahayana, they''re eligible topete for the Sect Master position and can cultivate all Immortal Techniques.


    It could be said that from an Outer Sect Disciple to a Dao Child, each promotion is extremely difficult, but each one represents an opportunity. If one can seize it, they may soar high on the path of immortality.


    As for Yang Ji now, he didn''t even count as an Outer Sect Disciple.


    But based on his current strength, as long as he passes one assessment, he would be an Outer Sect Disciple.


    However, it wasn''tpletely safe yet; only after truly passing three assessments could he be a true Disciple of the Dao Sect, stay forever within the Sect, and enjoy its benefits.


    The Dao Sect sifts out the unqualified disciples through assessments, and those who can truly remain are the elite of the elite, the geniuses among geniuses.


    The Dao Sect has over a million disciples, truly brimming with talent, but there are only one thousand True Disciples.


    Yang Ji knew the path ahead was difficult.


    But, it was filled with hope!

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    The Wuji Dao Sect rewarded excellence and valued genius.


    Once one became a legacy disciple, their life would truly experience dramatic transformations like sudden storms, transforming into dragons, or ascending to heaven¡ªsuch were the peaks of life encounters.


    Yang Ji read in a book that within the Wuji Dao Sect, there was a legacy disciple by the name of "Hao Yun."


    This person possessed immense fortune; whenever he left his house, he could find Treasure Devices, and casually kicking a stone might reveal Mysterious Jade. Wherever he wandered, he could spot Divine Medicine.


    Exploring secret realms and Immortal Mansions, he could even obtain the inheritance left by Mahayana cultivators.


    Such characters could truly be described as "profound and formidable," the chosen sons of heaven endowed with great fortune in this era.


    With luck like a shadow, it would be difficult for them not to achieve something notable.


    Yang Ji also felt quite emotional. Up to now, his only achievement had been inheriting the legacy of the predecessor Fu Dongliu, and he wondered if this counted as having great fortune.


    He didn''t know, so he continued to read.


    He also learned that people of their status didn''t even have the qualifications to wear the sect''s clothing, nor was there any so-called initiation ceremony.


    That''s because they were still in the assessment stage, where only by passing the first assessment would they be entitled to the basic rights and resources of the sect.


    After ncing through ''Wuji Dao Sect'', Yang Ji started browsing ''Cultivation World''.


    This book depicted the various aspects of the Cultivation World¡ªfrom astrology to geography, from social customs to the mysterious and unpredictable.


    Secret realms, powers, regions, and races¡ªall were involved.


    As he flipped through the pages, Yang Ji discovered that the world he was currently in was called Taichu.


    This primal great world was incredibly vast, so vast that even if a Nascent Soul True Monarch flew continuously without stopping, they could not reach the end in a lifetime.


    Among the heavens and earth, there were, in fact, two thousand nine hundred and ny-nine such naturally formed primal Cultivation great worlds.


    As for the smaller Cultivation worlds, there were countless others.


    Beyond that, in the vast outer space beyond these realms, the stars too housed thriving Cultivation civilizations.


    Furthermore, in the void beyond the realm, there were numerousrge and small True Cultivation Worlds opened up by powerful beings, truly fantastical and colorful.


    Indeed, the pursuit of cultivation was not limited to one corner, and the light of Longevity spread across the universe.


    It was only at this moment that Yang Ji realized how narrow his own view had been and that the world was full of such incredible diversity and wonder.


    "Outer space? Primal great worlds? Primal small worlds? Worlds created by powerful beings? If given the chance, I would like to visit them," Yang Ji murmured softly to himself.


    As he continued reading, he learned more about the various races that existed in this world, not just the Human Race and Demon Race, but also the Hundred ns.


    In this great world, the Human Race was in a dominant position, while other races held a weaker status. In other great worlds, the situation was different.


    The void beyond the realm was the domain of the Heavenly Demons, while the leading races of other great worlds were the God Race, Holy Race, Spirit Race, Dragon Race, Battle Race, and so on.


    Realizing this, Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel enlightened; the Human Race was just a spark in the fiery Cultivation civilization.


    The thought of those powerful beings traversing various worlds, being unrestrained and carefree, made his heart surge with excitement.


    "With such beauty in the world, how can oneprehend it all without Longevity?" A radiant light shed in Yang Ji''s eyes as everything he had learned opened up his world view.


    This made his desire for Longevity even more resolute.


    Yang Ji continued to absorb the knowledge from the books, a pursuit that engrossed him for a full month.


    It was a monthter when his Dao Sect Command Token suddenly vibrated, emitting a ring of Spiritual Light.


    "Finally, it hase!" Yang Ji''s expression turned solemn, knowing that this was the sect issuing him a trial mission.


    Picking up the Talisman Command, he saw rows of small characters disyed inside.


    [Name: Yang Ji. Strength: Golden Core peak. Trial task: ording to the intelligence, a demon in Baxuan City, a million li away from the Dao Sect, ismitting acts of evil, using cultivators as nourishment to breed Evil Holy Medicine. Take this mission to eliminate the leader of the evil. Note: Baxuan City has eight City Lords, all are Golden Core peak cultivators.


    Besides you, another seven Golden Core peak cultivators from our sect have taken this task. Only by bringing back the head of one evildoer can the trial be passed.]]


    "There are another seven people who received the same task as me? Eight against eight? The first trial should not be difficult," Yang Ji pondered and suddenly stood up. With his perfected Great Divine Power technique, he possessed the formidable strength to y ordinary Nascent Soul True Monarchs, which was more than enough to deal with the Golden Core True Persons in such a rogue cultivator city.


    However, to be absolutely certain of sess, he thought it would be best to discuss with the other seven.


    But not knowing who the other seven were or how to contact them was indeed a problem.


    As he pondered, Yang Ji gave up on the idea of making contact, for the time being. Although they couldn''t connect at the moment, everyone had the same destination: Baxuan City.


    Armed with the Dao Sect Command Token, they could sense each other''s tokens within a certain range. Once he arrived in Baxuan City, things would be clear.


    Thinking this way, Yang Ji used his Dao Sect Command Token to leave the room and then flew towards the Teleportation Grand Hall outside.


    ...


    After several days and multiple transfers, Yang Ji finally arrived at Baxuan City, a million li away.


    Baxuan City wasrge, with a resident poption of over ten million, making it one of thergest forces in that area.


    The main roads in the city were wide, so much so that eighteen chariots could travel side by side and still appear spacious.


    The city bustled with activity, with rows of shops on both sides, a constant stream of carriages and a bustling crowd of people.


    Yang Ji concealed his aura and walked slowly through the crowds.


    While holding the Dao Sect Command Token secretly in one hand to sense its presence, he soon discovered that there were five Dao Sect disciples inside the City Lord''s Mansion.

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    Yang Ji was astonished, had these five people already begun their action?


    In their state of cultivation, surely no one would act so rashly.


    Without waiting for everyone to gather, they directly attacked the City Lord''s Mansion, just like that?


    With doubts, Yang Ji arrived in front of the City Lord''s Mansion and gazed from a distance, noticing that the guards appeared normal and clearly, no battle had urred inside.


    Furthermore, the battle cry of a Golden Core True Person would be immense, something he could not possibly have failed to sense.


    As he observed, Yang Ji noticed quite a few bedraggled cultivators steadily entering the City Lord''s Mansion, each seeming purposeful in their visit.


    After some inquiries, he learned that there was to be an auction within the City Lord''s Mansion soon, which didn''t require any sort of admission talisman. Anyone at or above the Foundation Establishment Realm could attend.


    Yang Ji suddenly understood that the five Dao Sect disciples must have infiltrated in this manner, lying in wait to strike at the right moment.


    Thus, Yang Ji also silently made his way to the City Lord''s Mansion, deliberately releasing a strong aura of thete Foundation Establishment stage as he approached.


    Instantly, the two Qi Cultivation guards in front smiled and came up to greet him, "Sir, are you here to attend the auction?"


    "Exactly," Yang Ji nodded.


    "Please, Sir,e in right away," the two said, stepping aside and gesturing respectfully for Yang Ji to enter.


    Yang Ji nodded and walked straight inside.


    The interior of the City Lord''s Mansion was antique and elegant, with beautiful flowers and nts abounding.


    As soon as Yang Ji entered, a maid greeted him.


    "Sir, please follow me," the pretty young girl led the way while speaking over her shoulder, "Guestsing for the auction are staying in the Immortal''s Rest Pavilion on the east side. In three days, someone will take you to the auction."


    "Alright," Yang Ji nodded, feigning depth.


    The floors within the City Lord''s Mansion were paved with Green Patterned Stone. Along the way, various exotic nts and lush vegetation bordered the courtyard walls, with Luminous Pearls embedded everywhere, promising a beautiful sight at night.


    After a short walk, they arrived in front of a majestic pavilion.


    "This is the Immortal''s Rest Pavilion," the maid said from ahead.


    "The environment here is quite nice," Yang Ji said with a smile, looking around at the unique flora and the tranquil setting.


    "The City Lord has announced an auction, and masters from various regions have been arriving. Immortal''s Rest Pavilion is specially prepared for esteemed guests," the maid said with a smile, leading Yang Ji to a room on the first floor, "Sir, this is your room. If you need anything else, please feel free tomand."


    "I don''t need anything else, you may go," Yang Ji said to the girl indifferently.


    Just then, with a creak, a door across the hall opened, and someone Yang Ji was "familiar" with appeared ¡ª it was the energetic young girl.


    Perhaps sensing the Dao Sect Command Token, in the next moment, doors on the second and third floors of Immortal''s Rest Pavilion began to open one after another.


    Inside, whether they were old men, young men, or middle-aged, without exception, all four had Dao Sect Command Tokens; Yang Ji could sense them.


    The few exchanged nces and nodded knowingly, a gesture of acknowledgement.


    Each understood the purpose behind their converging here, and a single nce confirmed they were allies.


    "It''s actually this guy. He''s on the same mission as me. I hope he doesn''t slow things down," the energetic young girl frowned and, after ncing at Yang Ji, closed her door.


    The others nodded at Yang Ji in greeting before closing their doors as well.


    Yang Ji looked at the energetic young girl''s room in surprise; it was truly unexpected to encounter her here again.


    His eyes shifted thoughtfully, and after a nce across the hall, he too entered his room.


    A day hurried by, and the remaining two Dao Sect disciples also arrived. Everyone was astute, having used the auction as an opportunity to blend in.


    They nned, and then moved.


    In the next two days, the group discreetlymunicated through messages, aligning their course of action. They would go with the flow and make their move when the City Lord appeared during the auction.


    ...


    Three days passed, and the day of the auction finally arrived.


    A maid came to lead Yang Ji to arger reception hall.


    Upon entering, Yang Ji instantly saw an old man with white hair, who nodded slightly at him.


    "Sir, please feel free to take a seat anywhere. Once everyone is here, the City Lord wille to inform us about the auction," said the maid.


    Yang Ji nodded and sat down.


    At that moment, another person arrived outside the hall ¡ª it was the cold and distant youth he had met before.


    The cold youth swept a nce over the room, spotting the white-haired old man and Yang Ji. He nodded slightly at the two and found a ce to sit.


    Soon after, the energetic young girl, the ck-haired old man, the refined middle-aged man, the smiling young man, and the burly man, as well as the other five, all arrived.


    Apart from the eight of them, several dozen other cultivators also arrived, their strengths ranging from the early stages of Foundation Establishment to thete stages of Golden Core.


    Yang Ji and the others also concealed their cultivations, maintaining them within the realm of Foundation Establishment, indistinguishable from ordinary people.


    At this moment, all were gathered in the reception hall, chatting over tea, calmly waiting.


    "Haha, has everyone arrived?" Suddenly, aughing voice came from outside as an old man dressed in a ck robe with a skull-like face walked in.


    Yang Ji saw at a nce that this person was at the peak of the Golden Core.


    It seemed that this was one of the eight City Lords; indeed, he confirmed Yang Ji''s guess as he spoke.


    "Haha, I am Gui Xiao, the Seventh City Lord of Baxuan City. I apologize for keeping you esteemed guests waiting," the ck-robed elder strode withposure, an air of authority about him from years inmand.

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    "City Lord!" Many cultivators recognized him, and greeted him with a smile immediately.


    "I expect everyone can hardly wait, so I won''t waste words. Everyone, please follow me to the pce below to join the auction," Gui Xiao said.


    The crowd nced at him but remained silent. Gui Xiao smiled, stepped lightly with his right foot, and a secret passage leading underground suddenly appeared in the hall.


    Gui Xiao was the first to descend the secret passage, and the others exchanged looks before following closely behind.


    "What do you think, everyone?" the white-haired elder suddenly asked through a voice transmission.


    "I''ve learned a bit about Baxuan City before. Although the eight City Lords are at the pinnacle of the Golden Core, their strength isn''t that impressive. The eight of us working together will surely pass this test with ease," the chilly young man replied through voice transmission.


    "Last night, I secretly used the Soul-Confusing Technique on a guard and learned that the eight City Lords of Baxuan City take turns on duty. The other seven City Lords should be in this underground pce. If I''m not mistaken, they''re probably cultivating the so-called Evil Holy Medicine," the genteel middle-aged man said through voice transmission.


    "Everyone, what do you say, shall we go down?" the young man with a smile on his face asked through voice transmission.


    "What do you think?" The young woman in practical attire noticed Yang Ji gazing into the depths of the secret passage and solicited his opinion suddenly.


    "Since the ce below is theirir, it should be rigged with killing formations, along with other dangers. As for the eight City Lords, I believe the eight of us joining forces should be enough to y them," Yang Ji said, his eyes returning from the passage as he slowly transmitted his voice.


    "If that''s the case, then let''s go down and capture them all in one fell swoop," the white-haired elder dered.


    "In any case, be cautious and ready to face danger at any moment," Yang Ji knew this was no ordinary auction; by descending, they were stepping into a battle, having seen the words "cunning" and "Blood Sacrifice Holy Medicine" above Gui Xiao''s head moments earlier.


    Below the secret passage, he also saw information indicating "killing formations." Such formations would be fatal to an ordinary Golden Core True Person, but they were not a significant problem for them.


    Beyond the killing formations, Yang Ji also identified information on several individuals; there were seven at the peak of Golden Core, likely the other seven City Lords.


    As for the cultivators below the Golden Core, they were hardly worth mentioning.


    Having seen through everything, Yang Ji felt some confidence and followed the rest down the secret passage.


    Yang Ji and his sevenpanions walked at the very end, remaining vignt.


    "Hmm, is that a faint scent of blood?"


    The young woman inbat dress frowned slightly, looking ahead before shifting her gaze to the other Dao Sect disciples around her. Their eyes showed no sign of disturbance, only Yang Ji''s expression tightened momentarily.


    A sudden intuition, a meeting of eyes, a rapid exchange of looks passed between them, each discerning the message and bing more cautious. They both gradually fell back, trailing behind the group.


    At the same time, Yang Ji also sent a voice transmission to the other Dao Sect members, urging them to be on their guard.


    ...


    In the deepest part of the underground pce was a secret chamber.


    The walls here were all red, as if dyed with the blood of innumerable beings, covered with strange patterns that intertwined to form fierce and terrifying mythical beasts.


    At the front of the secret chamber, on the wall, there was a huge Spirit Mirror, reflecting the image of Yang Ji and his party moving forward slowly.


    "My lord, are you satisfied with the nourishment that has arrived this time?" asked the middle-aged man with a smile, turning to face the seven silhouetted figures sitting behind him.


    Among these seven, there was a silent bloodthirsty man, a poison-loving elderly woman, a handsome and youthful man, a middle-aged man ying with flying needles, a small and fierce-looking man, a bewitching woman holding a flute, and a man with a resolute and decisive face, as well as a barefooted little girl with an innocent appearance.


    These seven had diverse appearances and personalities, but sitting together, they didn''t seem out of ce. Instead, there was a strange, sinister harmony.

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    Following their leader, Gui Xiao quickly brought everyone to a sealed underground chamber.


    In the center of the chamber, there existed an altar three zhang high, three zhang wide, and three zhang long, perfectly square.


    In the middle of the altar, astonishingly, there grew a mushroom about the size of a palm.


    The mushroom cap was round and covered with blue patterns, which emitted a faint blue light, rhythmically flickering as if it were breathing.


    With each flicker, the blue patterns intertwined to form a ghostly face, vivid as if it were about to leap out of the cap.


    As there were no other furnishings in the chamber, everyone''s gazended upon the mushroom upon entering and were amazed by its mystical nature.


    "City Lord, what is this?" someone asked.


    "Oh, this is the Sacred Mushroom," Gui Xiao chuckled.


    "Sacred Mushroom?" Someone stared intently at the mushroom and suddenly eximed, "Is this... a Divine Medicine?"


    "No, no, no, it''s only a Minor Holy Medicine; it''s just a bit short of transforming into Divine Medicine." Gui Xiao nced at everyone, his smile bearing profound meaning, "However, it will soon turn into Divine Medicine thanks to you all."


    "Transform because of us?" Someone sharp and alert scanned the chamber and said, "City Lord, what about the auction? Is this Minor Holy Medicine the item to be auctioned?"


    "No, there is no auction at all," Gui Xiao said with a smile.


    "Huh?" Hearing this, everyone couldn''t help but furrow their brows. The more astute among them had already started to retreat quietly, for they had seen an undisguised murderous intent in Gui Xiao''s smile.


    But before they could reach the entrance, a loud boom resonated; the passageway they hade through mmed shut, turning into an imprable stone wall.


    The way back had vanished; they were now truly trapped in a sealed chamber.


    Simultaneously, the ground beneath their feet, without their noticing when, was etched with blood-red patterns. They rapidly interwove and morphed into a blood-thirsty beast with a gaping mouth, lifelike as if ready to devour everyone.


    "What is this?" The group hastily moved, with some even taking flight in fright.


    "Heh, this is the Blood Refining Grand Array. Once you are dead, your blood and vital essence will be refined and serve as nourishment for the Sacred Mushroom, hastening its metamorphosis into a true Divine Medicine," Gui Xiao said with candidughter.


    "What? You want to kill us and use us as nourishment for this mushroom? This isn''t a Sacred Mushroom; it''s more like a Demon Mushroom that sucks blood and flesh," the crowd''s faces paled in horror.


    They bombarded the walls they hade through, but with each attack, the entire chamber''s surface rippled with Spiritual Light, scattering their offenses into ineffectiveness.


    "Don''t waste your energy. The walls of this chamber have thirty-six protective prohibitions carved into them. With your strength, it''s impossible to break through quickly. Better to just await death than struggle," Gui Xiao advised as if consoling them.


    "Gui Xiao, you demon! How dare you act so brazenly, attempting to kill us all? If so many of us disappear at once, aren''t you afraid the forces behind us will unite topletely topple your Baxuan City and tear you to shreds?" someone shouted fiercely.


    "Once you are killed and the Sacred Mushroom has grown, there will be no reason to stay here. I can simply find another ce and start anew," Gui Xiao retorted, unconcerned.


    "You heartless demon, aren''t you afraid of retribution?" The crowd was both shocked and angry, unable to believe that the usually respected and upright Lord of Baxuan City was actually a devil incarnate. It wasn''t that they had been careless; rather, this devil had hidden too well.


    Indeed, for every measure there is a countermeasure; the devil''s schemes rise a yard for every foot of virtue.


    "Retribution? Today, I am your retribution!" Gui Xiao sneered at the crowd and suddenly retreated.


    Some cultivators, who had been secretly preparing to strike, were met with nothing but air, ruefully acknowledging their missed opportunity. They also cried out, "Let''s act together, kill this devil, and destroy the Demon Mushroom!"


    Before the group couldunch an attack, the entire chamber suddenly shook with a thunderous rumble.


    ck slots appeared on all four walls, including the ceiling, emanating a cold and dangerous presence.


    Subsequently, a series of high-grade Spiritual Crossbows extended from the slots.


    Each of the Low-grade Spiritual Crossbow bolts on them was as thick as a calf.


    Seeing these bolts, everyone''splexions turned ashen, a chill running down their spines.


    A single Low-grade Spiritual Crossbow bolt was not frightening, but a barrage of them,unched by high-grade crossbows, promised a terrifying offensive force.


    "Look out, everybody, be careful." An elder cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core stage changed his expression and immediately brought out a Spiritual Artifact to destroy a row of crossbows, intent on breaking through.


    However, a bolt shot forth suddenly, forcefully repelling his Spiritual Artifact.


    "Damn!" The elder''s expression darkened, and a profound sense of gravity filled his heart.


    "Quick, form a circle, and defend together," a seasoned Golden Core expert shouted.


    Recognizing the life-and-death situation, the group quickly assembled into a circle to mount a joint defense.


    Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!


    The vibrations from eachunched Low-grade Spiritual Crossbow bolt were so distinct¡ªin front, behind, to the left, to the right, even from above¡ªbolts wereing from all directions.


    Trapped within the chamber with limited room to maneuver and distances varying from only ten zhang at the most to a mere five zhang from the ceiling, they were perilously close to the deadly bolts.

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    Hu hu hu hu!


    The wind was torn apart!


    Hundreds of low-grade spiritual crossbow arrows crossed and killed in an instant, almost covering and enveloping the entire secret chamber.


    "Everyone, hold on."


    The crowd shouted loudly.


    Dang dang dang!


    Several Golden Core elders, holding magical treasures, perfectly blocked the attacking arrows in front of them, these old fellows were too experienced.


    "Damn it, damn it." But the cultivators below the Golden Core were much more panicked, desperately defending with their magical treasures in hand.


    Dang dang dang!


    One after another, the high-speed arrows directly attacked them, their attack power was so strong that it was very difficult for them to defend.


    Bang!


    A middle-aged Foundation Establishment cultivator used his long saber to deflect a crossbow arrow and felt the powerful impact force of the arrow during the defense, even though it was blown away.


    After one round, everyone barely managed to defend themselves.


    But in the next round, people found that the arrows on the high-grade crossbows had all been reced with mid-grade spiritual crossbow arrows.


    If they found it hard to defend against low-grade spiritual crossbow arrows, now that they had been switched for mid-grade ones, most of them would meet their demise.


    Bang bang bang bang bang!


    The next round of crossbow arrows was fired.


    A dense shower of arrows came at them, causing everyone to break out in cold sweat.


    "No." Pff! An arrow shot forth, piercing through the arm of a Foundation Establishment cultivator on the spot. Then another arrow approached his head, and the young man''s soul shivered as he screamed out in terror.


    "Whew." In that critical moment, a flying sword suddenly flew in, deflecting the iing arrow, saving the young man from harm.


    The one who came to the rescue in that critical moment was none other than the white-haired elder who hade to conduct the assessment. He chuckled and said, "Everyone, since the Dao Sect sent us to eradicate this evil, how could we let these viins ughter in front of us? I sense that the other city lords from Baxuan City are behind that stone wall ahead; they can''t escape.


    There''s no need to worry about startling the snake by hitting the grass anymore, let''s all strike together."


    "Good, let''s strike together!" The refined middle-aged man called out.


    The group erupted with the powerful strength of peak Golden Core masters, and the flying spiritual arrows were deflected and shattered one by one.


    The next moment, everyone joined forces in a strike, and with a bang, they destroyed the protective barrier, sting open their way, and the secret tunnel appeared once again.


    "They''re Dao Sect disciples, haha, we are saved!" Everyone was overjoyed, and their will to fight soared in an instant.


    "You all, exit the secret chamber first," the refined middle-aged manmanded.


    Without needing to say more, valuing their lives dearly, everyone retreated towards the passageway.


    With the help of Yang Ji and others blocking for them, in no time at all, everyone safely exited the secret chamber.


    "You, Dao Sect disciples?" Gui Xiao saw this scene, and his face turned dark. The crowd had hidden their true strength, and he would have been unable to discern their real cultivation levels with his naked eye if he hadn''t tested them personally.


    "Hmph! Today I will take your heads." The white-haired elder snorted coldly, exchanged nces with the others, and struck together toward the stone wall ahead.


    Bang! The stone wall crumbled, and seven figures appeared from the secret chamber hidden behind it.


    Their gazes met, each filled with intent of ughter.


    "Pick one and kill!"


    "Dao Sect disciples? Ruining my ns, you also deserve to die!" The resolute and decisive man was the first to charge out, confronting the white-haired elder.


    The Dao Sect disciples also stepped forward, each confronting Gui Xiao, the silent bloodthirsty man, the old woman who toyed with poisons, the handsome young man, the middle-aged man manipting flying needles, the short and fierce man, and the seductive woman holding a flute.


    Thest one was a little girl, barefooted with an innocent appearance, looking at Yang Ji weakly and cutely, sizing him up.


    Suddenly, one disappeared from the spot.


    Yang Ji saw the information for Earth Jutsu sh before his eyes, and in the next moment, the little girl emerged from the ground in front of him like a ghost, her silver dagger stabbing straight at his Dantian.


    Yang Ji reacted swiftly, deflecting the dagger with a sword, then swung his flying sword fiercely at the little girl.


    ng! The little girl was sent flying several meters by the sword, her face changing drastically as she petntly said, "Hmph, you used so much force, I don''t want to y with you anymore."


    With a swoosh, she disappeared into the ground.


    "You want to leave?" Her head was the proof of the assessment; how could Yang Ji let her just leave?


    Although he couldn''t use Earth Jutsu, with the help of his Golden Finger Ability, he could urately determine the little girl''s location. His sword continuously shed downward, sending Sword Qi deep into the ground, aiming to kill the little girl.


    The little girl was terrified as she cried out loudly, constantly fleeing, and she eventually escaped the secret chamber and fled outside.


    Yang Ji, using the sword in his hand to carve a path, chased after her through the tunnel he had created.


    Meanwhile, back in the secret chamber, the battle was fiercely intense.


    The people who had the confidence to join the Dao Sect and take part in the assessment were extraordinarily powerful, almost far exceeding those of the same rank. A battle between experts took just a few breaths to decide, and the oue was quickly determined.


    The white-haired elder had formidable divine skills and secret techniques, and soon defeated the resolute man before him.


    Just as he was about to happily decapitate the man with a sword, the body of the man he''d defeated suddenly turned into a puff of ck smoke, intertwining with the ck smoke from the seductive woman who had just been in by the valiant woman, forming apletely new person.


    An unfamiliar face, immense strength.


    Indeed, the person formed by the intertwining of two streams of smoke burst out with even more formidable power, striking the white-haired elder away in one blow.


    In just a brief moment, he absorbed five other streams of ck smoke just in by the group, his appearance kept changing, and in an instant, he turned into a slender, sinister man.

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    He raised the knife in his hand and said with a soft smile, "You all deserve to die! Not one of you will live."


    "What''s going on?" The crowd watched the scene in astonishment. How did the lively seven people suddenly turn into ck smoke and be one person?


    Before they could ponder any further, the sinister-looking man coldly chuckled and, with a whoosh, immediately disappeared from where he stood.


    But as a fleeting shadow shed before their eyes, blood sttered, and cries of rm sounded, thud, thud, thud! In just an instant, apart from the athletically dressed young girl, the white-haired elder, the chilly youth, the refined middle-aged man, and others were all seriously injured and fell to the ground, their expressions drastically changed.


    "His... his strength..." The groupy on the ground, their expressions terrified.


    "Huh, you can actually take one of my moves. Interesting. Then let''s go again," the sinister young man said with surprise, ncing at the athletically dressed girl who stood firm, and in the blink of an eye, his expression turned malevolent.


    The athletically dressed girl had been concealing her presence, indeed inconspicuous, but now as her intent to kill ascended, everyone could feel that the woman before them waspletely different.


    Her gaze was as sharp as a de, and the entire person''s intangible presence was sharp and terrifying!


    This was the edge of a powerful being, usually hidden within the sheath, but once unleashed, it made people''s hearts tremble.


    Swish, swish, swish!


    The sinister young man brandished the curved knife in his hand, moving at an extremely fast speed, drawing an arc in the air as he aimed to kill the girl.


    "Hmph!" The eyes of the athletically dressed girl were full of murderous intent. She flipped her right hand, and a green longsword appeared, using it to fight her enemies. The Green Flying Sword shot out swiftly.


    Boom!


    The Green Flying Sword was so fast that it carved out a vacuum arc at its tip, with air currents rapidly shooting backward, and the tearing of the air came with a terrifying shriek.


    The sinister-looking youth''s expression changed slightly upon hearing this sound. The Green Flying Sword was too fast, and with one collision, his curved knife was knocked aside. He had no time to draw another weapon for defense, and so he dodged out of the way in a sh.


    Thud!


    The Flying Sword struck the stone wall behind him, exploding arge area of the mountain rock, and the Green Flying Sword directly submerged into the stone, out of sight.


    Whoosh!


    Whoosh!


    Whoosh!


    The sinister-looking young man took out several ck curved knives, flinging them and tearing through the air, his invisible aura pressing down on the athletically dressed girl.


    Boom!


    The girl''s flying sword emerged bizarrely from the cracked stone behind her, colliding with the several iing curved knives with a "ng ng".


    A curved knife whizzed past the athletically dressed girl, shooting into the stone wall and then eerily springing back out from the other side, the ck arc of the de attacking the girl at an extreme speed.


    The athletically dressed girl did not summon the flying sword this time. She wielded the Green Flying Sword with her hand, and in the blink of an eye, a green sword lotus formed,posed of green sword shadows, which shed apart the iing curved knives.


    The collision''s force was great, and the uncontrolled curved knives were deflected in all directions.


    The sinister young man''s eyes narrowed as he recalled all the curved knives, assembling them into a long knife that gleamed coldly, and he shouted, "Seven Spiral sh!"


    The ck curved knives in the hands of the sinister young man spun like tops, flying horizontally with the knife light fiercely shooting out in all directions.


    The athletically dressed girl showed no fear, holding her flying sword in front of her chest like a blooming lotus. In an instant, a sword lotus formed around her as the center.


    The sword lotus did not seem fragile. Its petals revealed sharp edges, and the sword thrust into the starry sky, grand and magnificent.


    Knife lights shot forth, colliding in the void with the sword light, sparking and billowing with green smoke.


    This scene terrified the seriously injured white-haired elder and the others, causing them to repeatedly dodge. The battle between the sinister young man and the athletically dressed girl was too intense, and the aftershock of the battle was very strong. A moment of inattention could cause them to be seriously harmed again.


    When the knife light''s assault failed, the ck curved knife charged straight toward the athletically dressed girl.


    The athletically dressed girl snorted coldly, the sword lotus closed up, transforming into a huge lotus sword, which she used to directly sh at the ck curved knife.


    ng!


    The ck curved knife was directly deflected, spinning back into the hands of the sinister young man. The impact was so strong that it forced the sinister young man to retreat three steps.


    The sinister-looking young man''s eyes flickered with a cold light, and his intent to kill surged tumultuously.


    Instantly, he transformed into three phantoms, darting forth so swiftly that the illusions, almost like real people, hovered in midair, difficult to dissipate.


    The phantoms attacked the martial girl from three directions, half illusion, half real, locking onto her and leaving her no chance to escape.


    "Inch Fist! Within an inch, I am invincible," the sinister young man''s chilly voice emanated from the three phantoms.


    "Budding Lotus!" the martial girl eximed. As her longsword swung, it formed a lotus bud yet to bloom around her, a wless defense. As long as the petals remained intact, she would be unharmed.


    ng! ng! ng!


    A myriad of metallic sounds rang out as fists and lotus petals collided countless times in an instant, but neither the ultimate speed nor the terrifying attacks could shatter the martial girl''s absolute defense, granting her an edge in this fight.


    After a brief contact, the sinister young man withdrew, his fists covered with bloody trails, evidently wounded by the Sword Qi as he pounded against the lotus petals.


    The martial girl retracted her Sword Lotus and shook her head, "Your Divine Skills can''t prate my Great Realm Technique. Outside the realm of my lotus, you may cause turbulent waves, but inside, I remain as tranquil as still water. So, prepare to die!"


    Lifting her longsword, the martial girl pointed it directly at the sinister young man, her gaze unexpectedly calm.


    At this moment, the sinister young man showed no anger, speaking indifferently, "Indeed, ''Great Realm Technique'' has unparalleled defense. However, I have one more move I hope you can handle. When my de is drawn, even I can''t tell where it will strike. I call it ''Psychic de.''


    With a curved de in hand, the sinister young man stood still, like a towering obelisk, bing sharply imposing.


    Gradually, he seemed to merge with the void, transforming into a massive crescent moon. The de, edgeless yet sharp, appeared capable of splitting the chamber in two as if slicing the very heavens.


    The de swiftly turned razor-sharp, spawning countless de shadows around it. Surrounded by de lights, it seemed to tear through innumerable spaces. Where he stood threatened to copse, as if the whole world couldn''t contain him.


    "How strong his aura is! A Qi-field revving up to such an extreme can be called a domain," the martial girl said, visibly moved and growing serious.


    As the martial girl spoke, behind her a mystical scene appeared. That was Fairnd, with Spiritual Energy twirling silently around it.


    In the midst of the swirling Spiritual Energy, a lotus bud grew from Fairnd. The golden lotus slowly bloomed, emitting boundless vitality. The petals gradually sharpened to an extreme, like the Innate Sword Lotus.


    The martial girl leaped into the phantom and sat atop the Fairy Lotus with eyes closed, forming hand seals. The Fairy Lotus glowed brightly as she did so.


    Suddenly, she opened her eyes, which zed as if Chaos had just begun, the breath within them misty. A divine light shot from her eyes, and as they snapped open, the lotus petals beneath her detonated, shooting out like swords born of the innate ne.


    Swift! Swift! Swift!


    The Fairy Lotus''s swords, carrying the divine light from her eyes, shot rapidly toward the sinister young man. The Lotus Sword clove through space as easily as cutting through tofu, extremely sharp, and that divine light locked onto the sinister young man, giving him no means to avoid it.


    At the same time, the curved de that the sinister young man had transformed into vanished, slicing through nothingness, as if entering and devoid of life, and aimed at the martial girl.


    The sinister young man bet everything on this final killing move, embodying the de itself.


    In the air, Spiritual Energy stirred wildly as the curved de emerged from the void, cutting across the Sword Lotus.


    When the Spiritual Energy stabilized and the dust settled,


    The martial girl remained the same martial girl, except now her clothing was torn, her body shed by several de wounds, her blood flowing, rendering the chamber eerily silent save for the dripping sounds of her blood.


    "Pff!"


    The martial girl''splexion turned crimson as she coughed up a mouthful of blood, her eyes filled with disbelief.


    "Without a move, your de melded into the void, barely touching upon the Way of the Void. How remarkable, ''Psychic de.'' Who exactly are you?"


    At this moment, the martial girl''s face turned pale, evidently defeated, realizing the person before her was not merely a simple Lord of Baxuan City.


    As the girl copsed, the white-haired elder and others looked pale as death, internallymenting their grave situation.


    It was then that Yang Ji, pursuing the girl who had used the escape technique, arrived in the chamber. As she surfaced, his sword shed, instantly severing her head.


    Despite her cuteness, Yang Ji did not waver.


    "Ah, you killed me? You''re finished, you''ve unleashed a demon that should never have been released... you''re doomed..." The girl''s drifting head screamed before it turned into a puff of ck smoke, heading toward a stranger behind him.


    Yang Ji looked closely and discovered that the ck smoke was merging into a mysterious sinister-looking man who then began to change.


    "Eh? What''s going on here?" Simultaneously, Yang Ji noticed the grievously injured white-haired elder and others looking at him with bitter expressions; he had be thest hope of these people.

 Chapter 88: Chapter 77 Di Xuansha

    "You?" Yang Ji looked at the white-haired elder and the others with surprise. How could they all be seriously injured in a one-on-one fight?


    The eight City Lords of Baxuan City were not that strong yet.


    But at this moment, the white-haired elders and others were indeed seriously injured, while seven of the City Lords of Baxuan City had all disappeared, reced by a strange and charming man.


    As the ck qi from the little girl merged into the body of the charming man, information immediately appeared: "Alien hearts unified, one body eight facets, each facet wless."


    "A fierce weapon!"


    "Such a strong aura, such a strong intent to kill, this is not good!"


    Just as Yang Ji was gazing intently, an astonishing aura of ughter, like an arrow, surged from the man before him.


    The sword formed by the killing intent was too sharp, creating the illusion that anyone who faced it would surely die.


    Yang Ji swiftly retreated, while his flying sword "swooshed" out twice, striking towards the overwhelming killing aura.


    Boom!


    The air exploded, like a dust explosion, with specks of fire twinkling in the sky, a massive shockwave spreading outwards.


    Yang Ji was blown back five zhang, his internal energies in disarray.


    He was secretly astonished. Knowing the strength of his physique wasparable to a high-grade spiritual artifact, he was now shaken to the point where his blood was vibrating, his muscles were trembling, and even his bones were making creaking noises. The impact of this killing intent was this powerful.


    Settling his energy in his Dantian, Yang Ji rapidly adjusted his breathing. Now, with focused eyes, as the dust settled, there appeared a man enveloped in an overwhelming murderous aura, red light swirling around him.


    This killing intent did not originate from hatred, but rather, it was an aura naturally exuded from ughtering too many people.


    The man before him seemed like a God of ughter, having killed countless individuals, with the souls of the dead entwined around him, turning into red light that screeched.


    This man held a ck and white sword, dressed in tight-fitting ck clothes, with a patterned ck band holding back his long hair, and a pair of eyes that were deep and dark, like the gates to the abyss of Hell had opened.


    Upon receiving a nce from this godlike man, Yang Ji immediately felt the dense Sword Intent hidden in the man''s eyes. This tangible Sword Intent was only revealed when he was in the man''s gaze.


    Realm: Golden Core pinnacle.


    Strength: Five times that of Golden Core pinnacle.


    This was the assessment Yang Ji had made.


    "You are strong, able to take on my killing aura. I have slept for a long time, and it was you who awakened me."


    The man, akin to the God of ughter, looked sideways with one hand holding the sword, pointing it at Yang Ji, "I bear you no goodwill or grudge, but since you have awakened me. Then let me test out this long-slept sword in my hand. This is fate."


    The killing intent suddenly rose, the air turned sharp, and the gusts that blew were enough to leave white marks on the skin.


    At the same time, the flying sword in Yang Ji''s hand began to tremble.


    This tremor was not out of fear, but rather the flying sword was resonating with the swordsman''s intention, responding to the sword master''s excitement.


    Led by Sword Intent, the Sword Intent within Yang Ji also surged out, forming a Sword Domain.


    "One sh of the Edge!"


    Without warning, the God of ughter-like man raised his head, his hand flickered with a cold light as an astounding rainbow appeared, silencing the gods above, turning the heavens a fearful cold light.


    The man made his move in an instant, with momentum like a rainbow, his sword directly breaking Yang Ji''s Sword Domain, and the Reaper''s sword instantly came before him.


    The sword light that made heaven and earth change color reached its pinnacle of speed, and in a sh, it was already at Yang Ji''s brow, a longsword of three feet pointing directly at the retreating Yang Ji, and a sudden crisis arose.


    Fast, too fast!


    Yang Ji had not yet seen how the man made his move; as soon as the sword light appeared, it was already pointing at his brow.


    A small bead of blood was already drawn on his forehead by the killing intent, and as heunched the sword wings, he pulled to maximum speed, retreating as he raised his sword to block. The two touched and separated immediately.


    "Under my sword, countless souls have perished, do not try to escape, though of course, escape is futile!"


    ```


    The callous words of the God of ughter made Yang Ji feel pressure, a pressure so extreme that merely wielding his sword casually, he caught a glimpse of the Reaper beckoning, a sight too horrifying for words.


    "Second sh of Sharpness!"


    The God of ughter''s murderous aura burst forth as he lifted his sword for another strike, arriving in an instant. With just one swing, few could stand against it.


    "One Sword Across the Sky!"


    Yang Ji leaped into action, his Sword Intent surging. He struck back with his sword, his fighting spirit boundless and unyielding.


    "Third sh of ughter!" "Dao of Li Sword!"


    "Four shes of the Flesh!" "Dao of Xun Sword!"


    "Fifth sh of Will!" "Shocking Sword Dao!"


    "Sixth sh of Resentment!" "Dao of the Kui Sword!"


    "Seventh sh of Life!" "Dao of Li and Xun Swords!"


    ...


    Yang Ji, employing the Gui Cang Sword Technique, shed with the God of ughter, sparks and lightning flying between them as they exchanged countless blows in a moment.


    He was secretly shocked by the strength and intensity of the murderous aura of the man before him, protecting his entire body without a single w, the strongest of his peers he had encountered thus far.


    The strength of this man astounded him.


    To kill him, the only way was to break the sword in his hand.


    "You can block a few of my moves; you''re a good sword. It''s a pity you haven''t drunk enough blood, beheaded too few. Your sharpness is ample, but your murderous intent stillcks maturity," said the God of ughter, looking up with his eyes now a blood-red expanse resembling a purgatory where eight different sorrowful fates yed out.


    "However, you''ve now earned the right to know my name, the one who will kill you, Di Xuansha!" said the God of ughter, his aura as overpowering as a rainbow.


    Yang Ji frowned, feeling as though he was not facing one person, but eight.


    His body seemed to be a prison, containing eight different personalities, eight consciousnesses that could be manipted at will, truly bizarre.


    "This ck sword has taken the lives of one hundred thirty-six enemies for survival, this white sword has taken the lives of one hundred fifty-four enemies for cultivation. You, I quite fancy, could merge into me, be a part of me," said Di Xuansha, slightly tilting his body, with a single sword pointed directly and an air of disdain flowing naturally.


    "A destiny born for ughter, and yet ughter is just your shell. I can see only the edge of the sword but not the person holding it. A supposed king of swords, a pity that he has be a ve to ughter. The sharpness of a sword can never cloak the weakness within your heart!" Yang Ji proimed, his sword nted in response, having witnessed the eight tragic fates in his opponent''s eyes.


    "Hmm?" Di Xuansha''s aura fluctuated wildly, his ck sword nting, his murderous intent intensifying. "I despise the perseverance of the weak; they should be the lost souls beneath the sword!"


    Di Xuansha''s aura suddenly surged, red glows and ck mes intertwined on his body, murderous and malevolent qi coexisting, his aura reaching its peak.


    "Eight Soul sher!"


    Di Xuansha split into eight figures, all attacking at once, their momentum shaking heaven and earth.


    With theunch of this sword, life and death were divided, the very sword of ughter.


    "This sword!" A white-haired elder among the onlookers felt his heart sink, inwardly cursing the situation.


    This sword''s murderous aura was boundless, its Sword Qi merging with the void, too powerful.


    It was even stronger, more terrifying than the move the charming young man had used against the sporty girl.


    Seeing this, the sporty girl''s face also turned slightly pale.


    As Di Xuanshaunched his attack, Yang Ji''s expression shifted subtly as well, but his eyes held no fear. Sword Intent burst from within him, and he unleashed a sword strike that fused the four Sword Daos of the Gui Cang Sword Technique. Bing one with the sword, he lunged towards Di Xuansha.


    (Really like the ck and white Di Xuansha.)


    ```

 Chapter 89: Chapter 78 The Murderer Luo Xiong, at Your Service

    ```


    A sword strike, determined superiority and inferiority, as well as life and death.


    Yang Ji held nothing back. Sword wings emerged from his palms as a Flying Sword, and four types of Gui Cang Sword Intent poured out crazily, merging into the most powerful strike he could execute thus far.


    An earth-shattering Sword Intent formed abruptly, Sword Qi soaring into the sky, raising Yang Ji''s aura to several dozen times higher than before in an instant.


    The overwhelming pressure rolled in like a flood into the sea, mixed with Sword Intent charging in all directions, turning the air into countless tiny frenzied Flying Swords.


    Yang Ji''s unreserved outpouring of power caused the pale-faced elderly man and others to drastically change their expressions. This drastic change was a joyous surprise from a despairing situation.


    "Such powerful Sword Intent, I never expected him to be so formidable; he has been hiding his strength all along!" The white-haired old man and others were overjoyed. With this sword, they instantly saw hope for survival.


    "Who would have thought the one who came with us for the assessment would be such a high-level genius. It''s truly a fortuitous encounter directed by fate. Perhaps our lives are not yet at an end!" The refined middle-aged man, fixing his gaze on Yang Ji, his eyes sparkled with excitement, and he was ecstatic.


    "This guy is actually this strong..." The robust-looking girl''s expression changed slightly, but thinking that Yang Ji had awakened from the essence of the Dao before she did, she felt somewhat relieved. She did not disy the emotional fluctuations of the white-haired old man and the others, but her eyes were still filled with surprise. At this moment, she truly recognized Yang Ji''s strength.


    Faced with this sword strike, Di Xuansha was also greatly moved. His speed was even faster, aiming to finish off Yang Ji who was rapidly increasing his momentum.


    Yang Ji suddenly looked up and, in the blink of an eye, also split into eight shadows, each positioned in different directions, surprisingly forming a counter-encirclement against Di Xuansha.


    ng ng ng!


    Their swords collided thousands of times in a moment, instantaneously releasing dazzling white Sword Light. When the Sword Light finally filled the entire secret chamber, the sound of their collision ceased abruptly, leaving silence.


    "How did it go?" Everyone''s expressions were tense, their hearts lifted as they all looked toward the dazzling Sword Light, eager to discern the situation inside.


    Soon, the Sword Light dissipated, revealing two figures standing there, yet with their backs turned to the onlookers.


    Both were silent; the white-haired old man and the others held their breath, their hearts pounding, uncertain of the oue.


    But suddenly, ''Whoosh!'' Di Xuansha staggered, his robe shredded by Sword Qi, bloodlight bursting out innumerably, and he spewed a mouthful of fresh blood, his vitality rapidly declining.


    "Won?"


    "Haha, won!"


    The group exchanged nces, all brimming with uncontroble joy.


    Di Xuansha wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and slowly turned around, looking at Yang Ji, and said in a deep voice, "My clone was filled with killing intent, but unfortunately, the level of its technique was not quite mature. I did not expect that your Zhou Tian Nuoyi would be perfected, instantly teleporting to strike eight swords, turning defence into offence.


    The four styles of the Gui Cang Sword Technique in your hands have also reached the perfected state of integration, sharp and formidable."


    "At such a young age, your mastery of techniques has already reached such a level, yourprehension is very strong. And you were not intimidated by my intense killing intent, remaining calm andposed, which speaks of an excellent temperament. You''re quite impressive, Wuji Dao Sect has gained yet another genius worthy of my attention."


    "You killed my clone. I will remember you. However, I do not yet know your name." Di Xuansha looked indifferently at Yang Ji, his eyes devoid of animosity, only containing appreciation.


    "The killer, Luo Xiong!" Yang Ji turned and said.


    "Luo Xiong? I will remember you. On the path of the strong, meeting an equal, we are both travelers on the same road. We shall meet again." After taking a deep look at Yang Ji, Di Xuansha said these words, then the hidden Sword Qi in his body burst forth again, his body instantly sliced into several pieces, scattered on the ground.


    Immediately after, he transformed into eight streams of ck smoke, reconstituting the bodies of the eight city lords.


    Seeing this spectacle, everyone was astounded.


    "Who exactly is Di Xuansha? Such techniques are too inconceivable," said the white-haired old man, struggling to stand up and staggering towards the bodies, his face showing shock.


    "This technique is too simr to the ''Split Mind Divine Technique of the Heavenly Demon.'' It is said that this technique originates from the Heavenly Demon n, able to divide one''s mind into eight, with all eight minds connected in spirit, yet existing independently. Each mind can control eight individuals suited to themselves, and this is not mere control.


    It preserves their independent thoughts and personalities. When the eight unite, they will unleash terrifying power," the refined middle-aged man also approached and observed deeply.


    ```


    "Di Xuansha? Why does that name sound familiar?" the sullen-faced young man muttered, furrowing his brow as he walked slowly forward.


    "Di Xuansha? Could he be the Dao Child of the Demon Sect, Di Xuansha?" the white-haired elder eximed, hisplexion suddenly changing.


    "The Dao Child of the ughter Demon Sect? How could such a figure possibly appear here?" the smile on the amiable-faced young man''s face froze, and cold sweat couldn''t help but break out on his back.


    "If the cultivation technique he used was indeed the ''Split Mind Divine Technique of the Heavenly Demon'', then this person who ims to be Di Xuansha is very likely to be the Dao Child ''Di Xuansha'' of the ughter Demon Sect!" the ck-haired elder took a deep breath and said.


    "It seems likely now, otherwise how could a single clone be so powerful? To run into the clone of such a figure in our very first assessment, and for this Daoist friend to have killed it with his formidable strength, we are indeed fortunate amidst the misfortune!"


    The group was shaken, the entire affair was far too perilous; never would they have imagined that within the confines of Baxuan City, such a person could be hidden.


    What was more astounding to them was that amongst those who came together for the assessment, there was someone who was able to kill a Dao Child clone on par with their own level.


    The assembled crowd nced covertly at Yang Ji, their eyes shing, wondering to themselves.


    "Regardless of whether he was a clone of a Dao Child of the Demon Sect, he is now dead. The corpses of all eight City Lords of Baxuan City are here; everyone, take one." Yang Ji said indifferently.


    "Many thanks, Daoist friend." Upon hearing this, the group was overjoyed, and they each sped their fists in thanks.


    The robust girl was the first to collect the seductive woman''s corpse, then flicked a ball of Spiritual Light toward Yang Ji, "This contains a lower-grade Treasure Device. The Demon Sect Dao Child was in by you, I can''t simply take it for nothing."


    Yang Ji saw her serious expression, pondered for a moment, then nodded and epted it without hesitation.


    "Heh, I do not possess any treasure devices, but I am willing to serve at your behest," said the white-haired elder, after taking a corpse, as he bowed deeply to Yang Ji.


    "I also am willing to serve at your behest," the ck-haired elder gave Yang Ji a nce, and without hesitating, bowed deeply like the white-haired elder.


    "I don''t have anything of value, only my strength," said the burly man with a smile, taking one of the corpses and bowing to Yang Ji as well.


    "I am also willing," the cold-faced young man hesitated for a moment before saying the same.


    "I am willing too," said the refined middle-aged schr with a smile, also bowing to Yang Ji.


    "Hmph! You guys are clever, seizing such a good opportunity, I won''t miss out either. Honored master, I am also willing to serve at your behest," the cheerful-faced young man said with a gentle smile.


    "You wish to follow me?" Yang Ji was taken aback.


    "With your potential, capable of standing toe-to-toe with a Dao Child''s clone, you are a genius with boundless possibilities and a limitless future. There''s an eighty percent chance that you will attain true transmission in the future.


    If they miss this chance, they will probably regret it immensely, and it will be difficult for them to get in touch with such a genius as yourself ever again," said the girl in martial attire, speaking slowly.


    "But I''m ustomed to my freedom, I don''t want to be bound by trivial matters. Take the bodies, I don''t need anypensation," Yang Ji shook his head lightly.


    "No, no, no, if you were to achieve true transmission and the eight hundred li of the Heavenly Domain were empty of people, that wouldn''t be fitting of true transmission," the girl insisted.


    "If you be a Dao Childter and don''t have a single capable person under you, attending to everything personally, that would be the greatest failure for a Dao Child," she continued.


    "Without such stature,ter on, you wouldn''t be fit topete for the position of Sect Master, let alone handle the power over life and death,manding a million disciples," she exined.


    "Actually creating a following is of great benefit to you, whether within the sect or outside; it can solve many troublesome and petty issues for you," she advised.


    "If you are willing to wee followers, in the future even the sect elders will probably flock to your side. If you remain aloof, even if others wish to align with you, they probably won''te forward," she stated.


    "The path of cultivation requires understanding interpersonal rtionships. If someone were to achieve immortality just through bitter cultivation alone, then you wouldn''t have joined the Dao Sect.


    Building a power of your own, supporting each other on the path to Longevity, having others share your worries and solve troubles, makes everything much easier for you," the girl in martial attire concluded with a smile.

 Chapter 90: Chapter 79: Buddhas Light, The Holy Child

    "Master, please ept us!" the white-haired elder and the others said respectfully.


    "I am merely of a medium-grade spiritual root. Do you really think I am capable of bing the true sessor?" Yang Ji looked at the crowd indifferently, suddenly asking in return.


    The white-haired elder and the others exchanged nces, and said, "Master, with your unparalleled insight, it''s only a matter of time before you be the true sessor."


    "It is an honor and a stroke of luck for us to undertake a task with a genius like the Master. We are aware of our inferior talents, and if it were any other time, we would definitely not have the courage to express our desire to follow the Master."


    "We know this is the only chance to get close to the Master. If we miss it, the Master and us will be as distant as the stars in the sky and stones on the earth, never to intersect."


    "Therefore, we muster our courage, hoping to seize this one opportunity. We implore the Master to show mercy and ept us."


    All of them bowed their heads deeply, paying their respects.


    Yang Ji looked at them indifferently. Seeing no unusual information appear above their heads, he paused for three breaths before speaking in a contemtive tone:


    "Through all these years of cultivation, this is indeed the first time I''ve encountered people who wish to follow me. Well then, I will ask you, do you truly wish to follow me?"


    "Our lives were saved by the Master. We swear to follow the Master to the death, without any second thoughts," the white-haired elder and others stated firmly.


    "Perhaps this is a preordained fate. Since you all have this intention, then on the road to longevity, we shall support each other!" Yang Ji looked at the people and said so.


    "Thank you, Master. We are willing to toil like dogs and horses for the Master," the white-haired elder and the others exchanged nces, their faces filled with joy as they bowed deeply once again.


    Yang Ji nodded, readily epting them.


    Times were different now; as one''s strength grew, one had to learn to adapt to the halo and benefits that came with being a "genius." Yang Ji would not feign modesty to avoid it.


    This was the confidence of the strong, and it was also his duty to live up to the title "Master."


    "Alright, rise," Yang Ji said indifferently.


    "Thank you, Master," the crowd slowly stood up straight.


    At this moment, the white-haired elder said, "Master, the Lord of Baxuan City is dead. How shall we deal with the evil Minor Holy Medicine that they have cultivated?"


    "It has disappeared," the warrior-dressed girl suddenly said.


    "Disappeared?" The crowd looked at the altar and discovered that there was nothing left upon it.


    The warrior-dressed girl slowly floated up, her eyes emitting two divine beams that swept every corner of the secret chamber.


    Yang Ji was also moving around the secret chamber, his eyes bright and intent, looking around to locate the traces of the Demon Mushroom.


    Whoosh!


    Suddenly, a sharp sound of cutting through the air arose.


    The crowd turned their heads, only to see a palm-sized shadow darting from under a piece of torn cloth and fleeing at high speed, its velocity matching that of an average Golden Core Realm.


    "Thinking of escaping? It won''t be that easy!"


    With a few swift movements, Yang Ji left a trail of afterimages, eerily appearing at the entrance to the secret chamber, blocking the runaway shadow.


    The shadow was indeed the Demon Mushroom. Seeing its path blocked, a child''s face full of fear appeared on its cap.


    Facing Yang Ji, its expression was filled with indescribable terror. Its stem morphed into legs, and it immediately started running away again.


    Whoo!


    Its speed was so fast that one could barely see a ck line, it seemed that in a bid to save its life, it was giving its all.


    "Where do you think you''re going? Come here obediently!"


    Yang Ji extended one hand, his True Qi transformed into a giant hand, reaching for the Demon Mushroom.


    The Demon Mushroom let out a whining sound, fleeing while asionally ncing back, its eyes surprisingly showing a plea for mercy, revealing cunning during its terror, almost human-like.


    It moved with a swaying motion, as if drifting, perfectly dodging the palm made of True Qi that Yang Ji had extended.


    "Hm? This fellow knows body techniques?" Yang Ji said, slightly surprised, and then the Sword Domain burst forth, countless swords formed from air charging forward, trapping the Demon Mushroom within.


    The Demon Mushroom felt the endless Sword Intent and its very soul shattered.


    It wanted to escape, but a powerful Sword Intent had already enveloped it, the Flying Swords in the air pressuring it from all sides, its legs twisted in ce making intricate patterns, yet it dared not break through even a step forward.


    One should know, this terrifying Sword Intent was even capable of killing the Dao Child of the Demon Sect, a scene it had personally witnessed.


    Fear came as expected, the Sword Domain quickly shrank, thoroughly trapping it.


    Yang Ji timely extended his hand made of True Qi and captured it.


    The mushroom, knowing it could not escape, stopped struggling and its body shrank slightly, its eyes showing deep pity.


    "This Demon Mushroom possesses strong spiritual wisdom," the white-haired elder said, approaching with surprise.


    "Minor Holy Medicines canmunicate with people through thoughts, naturally, they have spiritual wisdom," the young girl dressed in a tight outfit said, not surprised.


    "Although this Yin-natured Minor Holy Medicine is a bit evil, it''s excellent material for refining the Yin Eclipse Pill, which is a great Medicine Pill for advancing cultivation. If our esteemed master refines it into a Medicine Pill and consumes it, his cultivation will surely improve significantly," the white-haired elder said.


    "Your granddaddy, you''re the evil one, your great granddaddy, you''re the excellent material for refining the ''Yin Eclipse Pill,''" the Demon Mushroom suddenly spouted, leaving everyone stunned for a moment, "It can talk, is it a Divine Medicine with spiritual wisdom?"


    "No, it''s not a Divine Medicine," Yang Ji looked closely, it was indeed a Minor Holy Medicine, and as it spoke, he saw the words [Absorbed countless fragments of cultivator souls to birth an extremely strong spiritual wisdom.] at the top of its head.


    "Looks like the Blood Refining Grand Array not only refined the blood essence of cultivators but also their soul wisdom, hence creating its extremely strong spiritual wisdom," Yang Ji said indifferently.


    "No wonder, how could a Minor Holy Medicine talk? With such spiritual wisdom and Yin nature, refining it into a Medicine Pill would surely yield even better effects," the white-haired elder suddenly said, his eyes lighting up.


    "You old crock, look closely, I am not a Yin-natured Minor Holy Medicine, nor an evil Minor Holy Medicine. Amitabha, Buddha''s mercy!"


    The resentful look in the Demon Mushroom''s eyes instantly became serene, resembling an old monk in meditation, without a ripple, its demeanor changing profoundly.


    Golden Buddhist light began to emanate from the top of its head, mysterious and yet exuding simplicity and majesty, dignified and solemn.


    At this moment, there was not a trace of "demon" about the Demon Mushroom, as it transformed into a tiny child surrounded by Buddha''s light.


    Its fierceness had disappeared, reced by smooth and lovely features, bright eyes and white teeth, its whole body enveloped in sacred light, supremely holy.


    At this instant, the creature had lost all semnce of a demon. Its otherworldly aura surpassed everyone present.


    It gently brought its hands together, enveloped in Buddha''s light, showing a gentle smile, and addressed Yang Ji and the others, "Greetings to all benefactors."


    That calm demeanor, that dignified air, it was as if it were indeed a Buddha who had attained realization.


    "Incredible, this guy can even transform and use illusions to deceive us," the white-haired elder and others were amazed, clucking their tongues in wonder.


    Only Yang Ji, witnessing this scene, had his pupils shrink; atop the transformed youth''s head, he saw the words [Buddhist Scriptures], this was clearly not any illusion, but indeed the Buddhist Scriptures.


    "Could it be that the Blood Refining Grand Array not only refined cultivators'' blood and soul wisdom but also unwittingly allowed it to cultivate others'' cultivation techniques? This Demon Mushroom has such a tremendous fortune," Yang Ji thought to himself in amazement.

 Chapter 91: Chapter 80: Supreme Level, Buddha-Demon

    Yang Ji sized up the palm-sized miniature child in his hand, the same creature that used to be an ugly one with a hideous ghoul''s face adorning its mushroom cap.


    Now having shed its ugly form and bathed in Buddha''s light, it seemed so holy.


    Yang Ji looked at the "Buddhist Scriptures" above its head and, after a moment of contemtion, said to the crowd, "You all go wait for me outside the secret chamber."


    "As you wish, Master." The white-haired elders and others understood, helping each other out as they left.


    The young girl in fighter''s attire nced at the child that the Demon Mushroom had transformed into, and then at Yang Ji, and followed suit, exiting as well.


    Yang Ji eyed the word "Cunning" above the Demon Mushroom''s head and said, "Stop pretending to be a high monk. Now I ask you, where did your Buddhist Scripturese from?"


    "What Buddhist Scriptures? I don''t know what you are talking about, benefactor," the Demon Mushroom inwardly flinched, pretending to be tranquil, with its palms pressed together, "This is simply my original form, I am not a Demon Mushroom, but a Sacred Mushroom born of Buddha''s light."


    A Sacred Mushroom born of Buddha''s light?


    It sounded like it wasn''t lying, for Yang Ji couldn''t detect any abnormality.


    At that moment, focusing on the "Buddhist Scriptures" above its head, he naturally had some thoughts.


    But the Golden Finger could only disy information about the current state of things and could neither predict the future nor the past, nor read memories.


    Seeing Buddha''s light means the Demon Mushroom exhibited the holiness of the Buddhist Scriptures in secret, which is why "Buddhist Scriptures" appeared.


    But he couldn''t see the actual content of the scriptures.


    For instance, looking at a person, like the Lord of Baxuan City, reveals his current state of strength.


    But when all eight City Lords merged into Di Xuansha, their state changed, and naturally, the information changed as well, hence the disy "Unison Heart, All-Sided Craftiness."


    Reading someone''s inner thoughts, on the other hand, came from information disyed through changes in another''s demeanor and gaze.


    However, such disys could be so nuanced as to pick up on the slightest emotional flicker urately.


    Of course, they could only see what the other person was currently thinking, as for what they would think in the future, that remained unseen.


    But this was enough.


    All men are worldly beings who can''t possibly be free of the seven emotions and six desires, not even the Buddha could achieve that.


    So as long as Yang Ji made eye contact with someone, he could read their current thoughts from the most subtle changes in their expression.


    After all, the Golden Finger could only discern the basic attributes and the states that things presented and could not probe deeper.


    Like observing the Divine Medicine, he could only know its age, effects, and name, but not its origin, such as which Secret Realm it was harvested from.


    The Golden Finger did not possess the power of cause and effect.


    The only thing it could predict was the weather forecast, urate to two hours ahead.


    If Yang Ji wanted to attain the Buddhist Scriptures that the Demon Mushroom was cultivating, he couldn''t do so just by looking at the Buddha''s light unless it wrote down the scripture.


    Seeing Yang Ji suddenly fall silent, the seeminglyposed Demon Mushroom was actually restless inside. Its small eyes kept ncing at Yang Ji, fearing he would suddenly be angry.


    Yang Ji cast a nce at it, and then suddenly raised an eyebrow, "Since you do not know the Buddhist Scriptures, it seems you have no greater value, and you must be used for Alchemy. Whether you are a Yin Minor Holy Medicine or a Yang Minor Holy Medicine, as long as you are a Minor Holy Medicine, I have a hundred methods to refine you into a Medicine Pill that can advance my cultivation."


    "Benefactor, you wish to use me for Alchemy?" asked the Demon Mushroom, spewing a mouthful of Buddha''s light and pressing its palms together gently.


    "This Minor Holy Medicine of yours contains Buddha''s light; its medicinal effect is certainly extraordinary. Alchemy is indeed the best choice. This is your destiny, to realize your full value; it''s what every living being hopes to see, and I believe you are no exception, right?" Yang Ji said, looking at the Demon Mushroom.


    With an unchanged expression, the Demon Mushroom ndly said, "In ancient times, the Buddha Ancestor cut flesh to feed eagles; now, the Sacred Mushroom sacrifices itself. It ignites the fire of hope, to fulfill others is good, as the saying goes, ''If I don''t enter Hell, who will?'' This is the rationale of the Buddha Path."


    Looking at the Demon Mushroom, calm yet frantic inside, Yang Ji couldn''t help but smile, wondering how long it could keep up the act.


    He nodded appreciatively and smoothly said, "You truly understand Buddha''s teachings, having been born bathed in Buddha''s light. I imagine after your reincarnation, you will surely be a true disciple sitting beneath the Bodhisattva. So, go on your way with peace."


    "Ancient divinations required burning incense and bathing. I will dedicate myself in prayer to Buddha, so that in my next life I may touch the divine. Would you allow this child a moment to pray?" asked the Demon Mushroom, its expression unchanged, a slight smile on its face.


    The Demon Mushroom was soposed and detached in the face of death, like a veritable Buddha who had attained enlightenment.


    Even Yang Ji was taken aback; if it wasn''t for his Golden Finger that could pierce through the thoughts of the Demon Mushroom, he might have actually been fooled by its profound facade.


    The Demon Mushroom wore a faint smile, but feeling the gaze of Yang Ji''s lightughter, it felt a chill in the depths of its heart, a trace of fear hidden in its eyes.


    It always felt the person before it was too strange, as if seeing right through it, causing it to bristle.


    "Does the benefactor permit me?" the Demon Mushroom asked again in a light voice, soft and rounded, gentle and delicate.


    Yang Ji smiled and nodded, curious to see what tricks it would y. He then rxed his fingers and ced it on the ground.


    The Demon Mushroom sat cross-legged on the ground, pressing its palms together, and slowly closed its eyes, hiding its craftiness well.


    Soon, after dozens of breaths, Yang Ji said indifferently, "Alright, your prayer is finished. It''s time to go."


    He reached out his hand to grab it, but what he picked up was the Demon Mushroom''s old exuviae. The Demon Mushroom inside had used the trick of the cicada shedding its skin to escape while he was distracted.

 Chapter 92: Chapter 80: Supreme Level, Buddha-Demon_2

    Just when Yang Ji lifted the old skin and his arm happened to lude the ground, creating a blind spot, it took advantage of that moment. With lightning speed, it had scuttled to the entrance of the passage in the blink of an eye, leaving a curse behind in the air.


    "Damn it, you''ve just hit the road, and you think I''m an idiot, do you? Offering Medicine Pills to the Buddha Ancestor is like feeding an eagle that''s be my Buddha''s mount. I do Alchemy for you and get nothing out of it, not to mention almost losing my life for nothing, pah!"


    "You''re a demon, ughtering all beings, the Buddha Ancestor will punish you, Amitabha, my Buddha ispassionate and will punish the wicked."


    Yang Ji, holding the Demon Mushroom''s old skin, was taken aback for a moment when he heard its aromatic words, and his face involuntarily twitched.


    "Think you can escape like that? Wishful thinking." Yang Ji chuckled lightly as he released his Sword Domain, and where his Divine Sense passed, the Sword Domain ruled.


    Soon, the Demon Mushroom was seen scurrying back in a panic.


    It was so frantic that its feet were twisted, tangled like twisted dough, looking like a trapped mouse trying to escape in every direction.


    But with the Sword Domain closing in and the Sword Qi bearing down, its range of motion was continuallypressed, leaving it with no strategies left.


    In the end, fearing the harm of the Sword Qi, it obediently ran back to Yang Ji''s feet.


    "You were pretty cocky just now! Try cursing me again, I dare you?"


    Yang Ji grabbed its ears and lifted it up.


    "Merciful master, please spare my life. You have vast Divine Skills, I, no, the little Mushroom will never dare to run away again."


    With its ear twisted, the Demon Mushroom was terrified, immediately crying out in agony.


    "Hmph, I''ll use you for Alchemy right now." Yang Ji paid no mind to its pitiful state, and with an open palm, released the Spiritual Fire.


    "Ah! No, master, you can''t mistreat a child like this..."


    "Ah! Devil, you''re a devil!" As the Spiritual Fire in Yang Ji''s palm drew closer, the Demon Mushroom burst into tears, utterly miserable.


    "You''re a devil, cutting off my fate, ughtering me, casting me into perdition, the Buddha Ancestor will surely punish you. To think that I, the Sacred Mushroom, possess the Supreme Buddhist Scripture, and yet before I be a Buddha, I''m already facing such cruelty, this is unbearable, unbearable!"


    The Demon Mushroom wailed tearfully.


    "Supreme Buddhist Scripture!" Yang Ji pulled it close to his face, his eyes shining with a captivating light.


    The two beams of light enveloped the Demon Mushroom, causing it to tremble with fear.


    Yang Ji said menacingly, "Tell me the Buddhist Scriptures you''ve been cultivating, and maybe I''ll spare your life."


    "Devil, he''s truly a devil! Even facing death, he wants to wring me dry before he''s willing to let go. Since I''m going to die anyway, why should I lose my dignity and beg for mercy?" Thinking so, the Demon Mushroom showed a tragic expression.


    "Hey, little Demon Mushroom, how about we make a deal?"


    Yang Ji suddenly said.


    Seeing it resigned to death and silent, Yang Ji continued to tempt it:


    "It''s such a pity, having the Supreme Buddhist Scripture and if it gets refined into a Medicine Pill, cutting off the path of Cultivation and bing someone else''s sustenance, what a waste, ah, what a waste! Talents suppressed by heaven indeed!"


    "Pity my ass, pity your second uncle! Want to eat me and get my Buddhist Scriptures, and still putting on a show of pity for me. Mushrooms are not to be deceived, mushrooms are not to be insulted, mushrooms also have their bottom line." The Demon Mushroom felt indignant inside and kept on cursing.


    "Since you are resigned to death, then I will grant it to you." Yang Ji snorted lightly, and the Spiritual Fire in his palm suddenly rushed towards the Demon Mushroom which cried out in pain after just three breaths, "Ah, master, don''t kill me, I am willing to recite the Buddhist Scriptures."


    "I thought you were tough, but you''re just a paper tiger." When Yang Ji heard this, he flicked its forehead and moved away the Spiritual Fire, speaking indifferently, "Speak."


    "Master, the deal you just mentioned..." the Demon Mushroom timidly asked.


    "You only get one chance, you didn''t seize it, you have no right to bargain now. Speak the Buddhist Scriptures and maybe I will consider sparing your life, if not, you die, the choice is yours," Yang Ji nced at it and said.


    "I''ll say it, I''ll say it." The Demon Mushroom''s eyelids twitched madly, nodding obediently like a pecking chicken, "Master, listen closely, I, the little Mushroom, am about to recite the earth-shattering Supreme Buddhist Scripture, make sure you listen carefully."


    "Hmm, go ahead!" Yang Ji nodded, listening intently.


    But after more than a dozen breaths passed, the Demon Mushroom''s face turned red as if it were constipated, and it couldn''t spit out a single word.


    "Why aren''t you speaking?" Yang Ji scrutinized it.


    "I... I can''t recite it, every time I try to recite it, the scripture bes blurry and hides deep within my memory," the Demon Mushroommented.


    "Can''t recite it?" Yang Ji''s expression became solemn, "Thew is not transmitted to the uninitiated; it seems you have indeed cultivated a scripture that touches upon the Dao, this is the scripture protecting itself."


    "Can you write it down instead?"


    Yang Ji took the matter seriously, realizing that it might truly possess a Supreme Buddhist Scripture capable of self-protection. A scripture of such intelligence and caliber was more advanced than any Cultivation Technique or Divine Skill he had cultivated.


    "I''ll try and see." Startled by this situation, the Demon Mushroom attempted to write it out.


    With its hands drawing in midair, the Demon Mushroom tried to write down the Buddhist Scripture in its mind.


    Soon, an enigmatic tadpole character wasboriously imprinted in the void by the Demon Mushroom using its Spiritual Power.


    The character was full of life, appearing as a living thing the moment it formed, flickering ceaselessly in the void.


    Apanied by a surge of Buddha''s light which was so intense that it calmed the spirit and the atmosphere was harmonious and peaceful, as if bathed in a gentle spring breeze, and evoked the ethereal sound of chanting.

 Chapter 93: Chapter 80: Supreme Level, Buddha-Demon_3

    "Indeed, it is the Supreme Scripture, continue writing!"


    Yang Ji was instantly moved; merely outlining the scripture''s patterns made the characters seem as if they hade alive, embodying the ultimate principles of the universe, and resonating with the Great Dao of heaven and earth.


    This was definitely a Supreme Daoist Technique.


    Daoist techniques also had ranks. Ordinary, lower-rank Daoist techniques could only allow one to cultivate to the Void Refining Realm, middle-rank Daoist techniques to the Fusion Realm, and high-rank Daoist techniques to the Mahayana Realm.


    As for Supreme Daoist Techniques, although they could also only bring one to the Mahayana Realm, the principles andws they contained were much deeper and more mysteriouspared to high-rank Daoist techniques, allowing one to touch upon more of the "Dao".


    There is a sequence in hearing the Dao, and the aplished onese first. The more of the Dao youprehend, the stronger you be.


    The stronger you are, the greater your chances are of transcending the nine Heavenly Tribtions and ascending to the Immortal Realm.


    This is practically half a Longevity Pass, and Yang Ji''s eyes were fiery hot at this moment.


    If he said he didn''t want to obtain it, that would be false.


    After all, the True Rigidity Divine Art he was currently cultivating was only a high-rank Daoist Technique, and it was an entire major level behind.


    Moreover, this was a difference in the level of "Dao", not the mere quantity of "Spiritual Power" like with lower-level techniques.


    The gap was too vast, so vast that the waters of the four seas could notpare.


    Yang Ji was truly envious; such a small Demon Mushroom had a bigger destiny than his ¨C it was simply against the natural order.


    Looking at the tadpole characters, his heart zed, and he immediately said, "You continue writing."


    The Demon Mushroom nodded and, with difficulty, wrote down another tadpole character.


    As soon as this character appeared, the demonic light surged intensely, with roars, wails, andmenting cries ceaselessly filling the ears, almost as if one had been plunged into hell.


    "This?" Yang Ji''s expression changed slightly; the auras presented by these two tadpole characters werepletely different.


    One was bathed in the light of Buddha, signifying an era of peace and prosperity. The other was rampant with demonic light, reminiscent of purgatory.


    These two characters seemed like two distinct cultivation techniques, one of the Buddha Path and one of the Demonic Path.


    The two tadpole characters interwove and collided, emitting a ring of Buddha light and a ring of demonic light ¨C incredibly, they were perfectly harmonious and wondrous without conflict.


    The tadpole characters were esoteric and difficult toprehend, extremely hard to memorize. As Yang Ji pondered over them in his mind, Buddha chants and demonic roars sounded, and the next moment, his soul seemed as if it would explode.


    Yang Ji broke out in a cold sweat and hastily stopped his contemtion.


    At that time, the Demon Mushroom struggled to write down another tadpole rune.


    In the air, three tadpole characters intertwined and collided, instantly forming a three-inch golden Buddha. The chamber resonated with the rolling sounds of Buddha chants and endless demonic tones.


    The three-inch Buddha was part luminous with Buddha light and part sinister with demonic light. The light of Buddha-Demon spread outwards, and space itself began to copse, seemingly unable to withstand its weight.


    Boom!


    Divine sounds resonated through the chamber, with drumbeats like thunder and continuous chanting of Buddha.


    The three-inch golden Buddha suddenly copsed the space; the area within three zhang cracked open like a fragile porcin vase.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji quickly retreated.


    The three-inch golden Buddha sank into the void, as if it had lost its support, and the golden Buddha dispersed, reverting to tadpole runes.


    The tadpole runes also transformed, turning decay into a miracle, fromplexity to simplicity, into three simplified runes.


    Those three runes faintly formed the "Buddha-Demon Scripture"!


    "Buddha-Demon Scripture?"


    Yang Ji''s expression shifted subtly; although he had never heard of this technique, he did not doubt its power.


    Typically, such Supreme Buddhist Scriptures can only be cultivated by Buddha''s sons from Buddha''s Sect.


    How could this Demon Mushroom have it?


    He could not assume that the Lord of Baxuan City just happened to y a Buddha''s son, allowing the Blood Refining Grand Array to refine the essence of his flesh, blood, and soul memories for the Demon Mushroom to absorb.


    After all, a Buddha''s son is at the same level as a Dao child¡ªa talent of that caliber couldn''t be in easily, could it?


    And besides, how could such scriptures appear so casually? How could a mere Blood Refining Grand Array possess the virtue and capability to refine scriptures that embody Buddha''s principles?


    Yang Ji did not believe it.


    This little Demon Mushroom, carrying a Supreme Buddhist Scripture ¨C there must be a great mystery here.


    Yang Ji grabbed the Demon Mushroom, held it in his hand, and his emotions took a long time to settle; these scriptures were too formidable.


    Written in the air, every word conveyed the rhyme of Buddha and possessed an inexplicable and magnificent power; even space could not endure it.


    Moreover, they had be sentient. When he tried toprehend them, just three characters were enough to give him an excruciating headache, obviously not permitted by the scriptures, for he was not the fated one.


    Such high-level scriptures, even if forced into the mind, would dissolve into the Dao and vanish without a trace.


    From the Dao theye, to the Dao they go, disappearing without a trace.


    Yang Ji knew that without the scripture''s permission, even if he wrote them down, he couldn''t cultivate them. Looking at the Demon Mushroom in his hand, he internally sighed at its great fortune and then asked, "How did youe upon this scripture?"


    The Demon Mushroom looked at Yang Ji, and after hesitating, it said, "I was originally just an ordinary mushroom in the underground world, but I came to life under the bathing of demonic light and grew by listening to the principles of Buddha, hence I developed a spirit and wisdom, bing the Minor Holy Medicine."


    "After being unexpectedly picked by the Lord of Baxuan City and others, I absorbed many fragments of cultivator souls, and through this, I came to understand human nature."


    "Actually, this Buddhist scripture was given to me by a senior wearing a ck robe, with disheveled hair."


    "I vaguely remember that the senior called himself Buddha-Demon, saying that I apanied him for many years, so he granted me an opportunity."


    "With a single point, Buddha light emerged, and my mind was filled with these hazy tadpole runes, and I fell into a deep sleep."


    "When I woke up, the Buddha-Demon senior had already disappeared."


    "It wasn''t long after that when I was picked and taken away by the Lord of Baxuan City and others."


    (The Buddha-Demon makes his entrance, another supreme giant after Fu Dongliu.)

 Chapter 94: Chapter 81: The Moved Examination Elder

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    "So that''s how it is!" Yang Ji nodded.


    "My lord, I have told the truth now, please spare me."


    The Demon Mushroom pleaded pitifully.


    "Spare you? You''ve consumed too much flesh and blood of cultivators, you are an Evil Holy Medicine, and as a disciple of our Dao Sect, I must eradicate such evil." Yang Ji nced at it sideways, striking a pose.


    He quietly closed his five fingers, exerting pressure on it.


    "My lord, I was powerless to resist before; I didn''t have a choice when consuming flesh and blood. Now, I want to be a good mushroom, please spare me." said the Demon Mushroom, as it felt the pressure between the fingers intensify, hastily adding as it sobbed, "Great lord, if you spare me, I am willing to submit to you, I am willing to follow you. I possess Buddhist Scriptures;


    my talents are better than those you just took under you, I will definitely be more useful to you in the future.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji was overjoyed in his heart, because that was exactly what he had wanted to hear.


    This little mushroom had a denser aura of destiny than his, and naturally, he wished to take it under his wing.


    However, at this moment, he still put on apassionate face, showing a hatred for evil, and shook his head, "It''s a pity you carry the Buddha-Demon Scripture with you. Given your current nature, you will only turn it into a Demon Scripture, which will be a great harm in the future."


    "For the peace of the world, and to avoid disaster from demons, I have no choice but to crush you, just as I would a Dao Child of the Demon Sect."


    As Yang Ji''s fingers closed, the body of the Demon Mushroom made creaking noises, which terrified it enough to cry out, "Great lord, Buddhism and Demonisme from the heart; one thought can turn to demon, one to Buddha. My heart is good, naturally I am a Buddha. Please, don''t kill me."


    "Can you guarantee that?" Yang Ji saw it was about time, loosened his grip slightly and stared at it, asking.


    "I guarantee, I guarantee," the Demon Mushroom caught its breath and quickly nodded, saying, "My lord, don''t kill me, from now on I am your mushroom¡ªto consume whoever youmand in one bite."


    "Hmm?" Yang Ji immediately frowned unhappily and said seriously, "We are a righteous Dao Sect, how could we casually eat people?"


    "Hehe, my lord, you''re right. Anyway, whoever you tell me to eat, I''ll eat. Whatever you say must be right," the Demon Mushroom giggled.


    Yang Ji saw a hint of slyness in its eyes and knew that this little creature was only submitting under the might he disyed for now, and he had no idea what it was nning for the future.


    The Demon Mushroom, having absorbed many fragments of cultivators'' souls and gained sentience, had be exceedingly cunning. Moreover, since it carried the Buddha-Demon Scripture, he could not judge it by normal standards.


    But a mushroom in hand is his mushroom. If he couldn''t even control a single mushroom, then how could he contemte achieving the Dao and bing an immortal?


    Yang Ji wasn''t afraid that it was harboring any wicked schemes. He scrutinized it and nodded, "Since you''ve made such a promise, I will spare you. I consider your youth and believe you can still be shaped into good character. From now on, follow me closely and do no evil, understand?"


    "Understood, my lord, I understand," the Demon Mushroom quickly revealed a childlike, innocent smile and bobbed its headpliantly.


    "Hmm!" Yang Ji pretended to nod deeply in thought.


    "Right, you should choose a name for yourself and stop with ''little mushroom'' this and ''mushroom'' that," Yang Ji added.


    After contemting, the Demon Mushroom suddenly said, "Hehe, then I shall be called Buddha Child. Using Buddhism as a mirror to see my true self, to discipline my mind and cultivate my character, for I am naturally a good-hearted child."


    "Buddha Child, that works," Yang Ji nodded.


    "Come into my sleeve, and let''s go out."


    "Yes, my lord."


    ...


    In the great hall outside the secret chamber, the people who were meditating and adjusting their breath weed Yang Ji as he emerged.


    The group knew Yang Ji had sent them away earlier and wisely refrained from asking about the Demon Mushroom matter.


    "How is your recovery?" Yang Ji nced over the group and asked.


    "After taking some Medicine Pills, we are much better now; moving around is no longer an issue," said the white-haired elder.


    "Then let''s return to the Sect," Yang Ji nodded.


    "By the way, my lord, when we confirm the mission back at the Sect, should we mention that you alone killed the clone of the Dao Child of the Demon Sect? If the higher-ups in the Sect know about it, they''ll surely value you greatly, and it seems there will be many benefits," the smiling young man suddenly said on the way through the teleportation.


    "No need. If we say I alone killed the Dao Child of the Demon Sect, and the Sect deems your assessment failed, wouldn''t that ruin your future?


    You can say we killed the clone of the Dao Child of the Demon Sect together, but that I yed the main role. That way, it would be ideal if we draw attention from the Sect; if not, there is no loss," Yang Ji said indifferently.


    The group nodded in agreement, recognizing it as the safest approach.


    ...


    ```


    After several days and many turns, everyone finally returned to the Wuji Dao Sect.


    Seeing the immortal-like scenery of the Dao Sect once again, Yang Ji still felt a surge of excitement.


    Passing the first assessment meant that he was one step closer to staying forever in the Dao Sect, and one step closer to Longevity.


    Although the Dao Sect was veryrge, travel was very convenient as teleportation arrays wereid out everywhere.


    Yang Ji and the others were directly teleported to the Mission Hall for assessments.


    The reason it was called the assessment hall was that this grand hall was specifically used to review the taskspleted by disciples undergoing the assessment.


    The assessment hall was not located in the Celestial Pce of the Firmament but atop a mountain on the ground that was like an Immortal Mountain.


    The top of this mountain seemed to have been ttened by a great divine power with a single strike, making it very level.


    Upon it, huge pces were constructed, hidden within the clouds, magnificent and vast.


    After being teleported to the mountaintop, they also saw many cultivators'' figures, clearly, all of whom hadpleted their tasks and hade for the elders to review.


    Yang Ji and his group of eight looked around and then headed straight towards the grand hall.


    "Our task review is in Hall Number Six," the athletic girl said after checking the Dao Sect Command Token, which disyed their task and had the number "six" at the end.


    Everyone nodded and, following the guidance, made their way towards Hall Number Six.


    Outside the hall were two Foundation Establishment Realm sentinels who, seeing the group approach, asked, "Are all the senior brothers here for the assessment task review?"


    "Exactly, may I inquire if the assessment elder is currently upied?" the white-haired elder said with a smile.


    "Inside, there are presently no disciples being reviewed, the senior brothers may go in.


    "Thank you."


    The white-haired elder and the others sped their hands in thanks and walked in.


    The hall inside was not overly furnished, only housing an assessment elder meditating on a cushion.


    This middle-aged elder had a schrly appearance and was of the Void Refinement Realm. Seeing the group enter, he slowly opened his eyes.


    "We''ve seen the elder!" Everyone bowed and saluted.


    "Have youpleted the assessment tasks?" the elder asked with a kindly smile.


    "Fortuitously, we have passed. We request that the elder reviews our performance," the group said respectfully, handing over their Dao Sect Command Tokens, and each disyed the corpse of the Lord of Baxuan City.


    The assessment elder nced at their Dao Sect Command Tokens and used his Divine Sense to scan the bodies on the ground, then nodded and said, "I am the one who assigned this task, and these bodies are indeed that of the Lords of Baxuan City."


    "Do not resist my Divine Sense. I need to check your strengths and cultivation levels. If you are indeed at the peak of the Golden Core stage without error, then you will have passed the assessment."


    Upon hearing this, everyone rejoiced and allowed the elder''s Divine Sense to sweep through their bodies.


    This feeling was peculiar; as the elder''s Divine Sense passed over them, it seemed all their secrets were exposed and could not be hidden.


    After a short time, when they felt a release in their bodies, they knew the elder had withdrawn his Divine Sense.


    "You are indeed all at the peak of the Golden Core stage, verified without error. You have passed the first assessment."


    "Thank you, elder," the group said, their expressions filled with joy as they once again bowed in gratitude.


    The assessment elder slightly smiled and then imprinted the words "first assessment passed" with his unique Dao energy onto everyone''s Dao Sect Command Tokens.


    As Yang Ji and the others were assessed by him, those seven words written with his unique Dao energy meant that if Yang Ji and hispanions were to falsify anything, this elder would also bear the joint responsibility.


    However, his inscription also carried a sense of authority, signaling that Yang Ji and the others had indeed passed the assessment.


    Just as the assessment elder was about to hand the Dao Sect Command Tokens back to the group, the white-haired elder timely said, "Elder, the Lord of Baxuan City is not merely as simple as his title suggests; their true identities are actually clones of the Dao Child of the ughter Demon Sect, Di Xuansha."


    "You say... they are clones of the Dao Child of the ughter Demon Sect, Di Xuansha?" The assessment elder was stunned, suddenly looking up in surprise.


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 Chapter 95: Chapter 82: Guarantee of the True Transmission, Yan Luohe

    "Yes, Elder, the Lord of Baxuan City is actually a clone of the Dao Child of the Demon Sect, Di Xuansha. He cultivated the ''Split Mind Divine Technique of the Heavenly Demon,'' and I believe this is his weakest clone," the white-haired elder said.


    The assessment elder suddenly became stern and said, "How could the Lord of Baxuan City be a clone of the Dao Child of the Demon Sect? Even if he is just a clone, such a figure is nearly invincible within his rank. How could you few manage to deal with him? Do not lie to me."


    Although he said this, given his level of cultivation, he still revealed a hint of astonishment while looking at the eight corpses on the ground.


    The elder, a child, a youth, a strong man, an old woman... a beautiful woman, eight different stages of age, eight different personalities.


    This indeed... seems to match the Split Mind Divine Technique of the Heavenly Demon which the Dao Child of the Demon Sect Di Xuansha is said to favor; he cherished these eight types of people.


    Seeing that the assessment elder did not directly deny the im but fell into thought instead, the white-haired elder continued, "Elder, it is indeed difficult for us to kill him with our abilities."


    "However, this Daoist friend Yang Ji here is a genius. He has perfected all four forms of the Gui Cang Sword Technique and also mastered Zhou Tian Nuoyi to perfection."


    "It was with him as the main force, along with the assistance of this junior sister, that we were able to kill him. For this, we have also paid the price of grave injuries."


    The white-haired elder looked at Yang Ji and then gestured towards the spirited young woman.


    Hearing that the two great divine abilities had been mastered to perfection, the assessment elder immediately took it seriously, his expression filled with amazement as he scrutinized Yang Ji and said, "When I checked your cultivation earlier, I found that you only have a medium-grade Spiritual Root and you have been cultivating for just over a hundred years.


    Have you truly brought both of these great divine abilities to the realm of perfection?"


    Mastering two great divine abilities to perfection within a hundred years, such an understanding ced him among the most outstanding in the Wuji Dao Sect,parable to those geniuses with Sacred Bodies.


    A talent like him had a high chance of bing a true inheritor, which was not something an ordinary elder like him couldpare with. He became very serious and said to Yang Ji, "Can you demonstrate your skills here?""


    "I can," Yang Ji nodded and immediately invoked the energies of heaven to perform Zhou Tian Nuoyi, instantly creating a series of lingering afterimages in the hall.


    The assessment elder kept his eyes fixed on Yang Ji, but it seemed as though his figure had never moved, standing straight before him even as the hall filled with his phantoms.


    The assessment elder was deeply moved as he realized that this was because Yang Ji''s speed was so fast, teleporting thousands of times in an instant and returning to the original spot, making it seem as if he had never moved.


    "Your Zhou Tian Nuoyi has indeed reached perfection," the assessment elder took a deep breath, "Let me see your Gui Cang Sword Technique."


    Yang Ji nodded, and as he spread his palm, the Xun Sword Soul, Li Sword Soul, Shocking Sword Soul, and Dui Sword Soul, four solidified sword souls, appeared side by side in his hand.


    "These are perfected sword souls!" Before the elder couldpose himself, Yang Ji flipped his hand, and the four sword souls fused with a thunderous merging to form a single sword soul.


    As soon as this sword soul appeared, Sword Qi shot up to the sky, Sword Intent wasmanding; the air around transformed into Flying Swords whistling, making people feel as if they were in a world of swords.


    "This is the Sword Domain! You have actually reached this stage," the assessment elder eximed in surprise.


    A Sword Domain is a step further, the embryonic form of a world, a realm only essible by those undergoing Divinity Transformation.


    Just having the embryonic form of a world created by these four styles of Sword Domain was enough to surpass sixty percent of the disciples in the sect, not to mention the future prospects of such a talent would not stop here.


    He had not expected to encounter such a genius here.


    He became eighty percent convinced about the ying of the Demon Sect Dao Child''s clone, yet there was still a twenty percent doubt.


    "Did you really y the clone of the Dao Child of the Demon Sect?" The assessment elder looked up at Yang Ji and asked again for confirmation.


    "I can testify, actually, I was defeated by the Dao Child of the Demon Sect early on; it was this Daoist friend who single-handedly killed the Dao Child of the Demon Sect," the spirited young woman suddenly said.


    "Is that true?" the assessment elder looked toward her. This was a Spiritual Body, and her words were enough to draw his attention.


    Now that two geniuses had emerged, he became even more careful and did not dare to be negligent.


    "I can confirm it! Moreover, I can also guarantee it in the name of the Luo He Celestial Domain''s true inheritance, ensuring that this matter is true. If the elder does not believe it, you may consult the higher-ups of the Sect and use an Immortal Artifact to retell a fragment of time to inspect this matter," the athletically-dressed girl said with certainty.


    "Luo He Celestial Domain true inheritance? What rtion is Yan Luohe''s true inheritance to you? What right do you have to guarantee something in her name?" the assessment elder asked sternly.


    "She is my sister!" The athletically-dressed girl suddenly spoke.


    "Yan Luohe''s true inheritance is your sister?" Upon hearing this, the assessment elder''s expression became slightly solemn.


    "Indeed," the athletically-dressed girl nodded.


    "The Luo He true inheritance actually is her sister?" The white-haired old men and others were inwardly surprised upon hearing this, and even Yang Ji gave her a slightly astonished look.


    Using the name of a true inheritance to vouch for him was indeed a significant gesture of goodwill.


    "But without proof, how can you confirm that the Luo He true inheritance is your sister?" the assessment elder asked again.


    "There is a True Inheritance Token for proof. Whoever holds the token can act on behalf of the true inheritance," the athletically-dressed girl said as she flipped her hand and presented a mysterious token.


    The assessment elder took it and saw the words "Luo He" on the token, and immediately scrutinized the athletically-dressed girl closely, letting everyone know the token was authentic.


    "Each true inheritance has only one Identity Token, and these ''Luo He'' words were inscribed by the Sect Master using the Sect''s Immortal Technique; they cannot be faked. Since you have the Token of Luo He''s true inheritance, what you say must be true,"


    The assessment elder returned the token, confirming, "Do you really want to vouch for this matter in the name of Luo He''s true inheritance?"


    "It is true, and I shall guarantee it. If the elder still has doubts, you may ask the higher-ups within the Sect to use an Immortal Artifact to retell time and investigate the truth of this matter," the athletically-dressed girl said.


    "This matter does not need to disturb the higher-ups within the Sect. Having a true inheritance''s guarantee is sufficient. It seems that since Luo He''s true inheritance gave you the Token, you can represent her intentions,"


    The assessment elder looked seriously at Yang Ji and the athletically-dressed girl, "I''ll ask you onest time, is it true that you have in the Clone Technique of the Dao Child of the Demon Sect?"


    "It is true!" Yang Ji and the athletically-dressed girl exchanged nces and nodded.


    "Very well, I will note this down," said the assessment elder as he wrote on Yang Ji''s Dao Sect Command Token with his unique Dao power, writing [The Main Force in ying the Clone Technique of Di Xuansha, the Dao Child of the Demon Sect], and on the athletically-dressed girl''s Dao Sect Command Token, he wrote [The Auxiliary in ying the Clone Technique of Di Xuansha, the Dao Child of the Demon Sect].


    Seeing this, the athletically-dressed girl wanted to speak but ultimately didn''t, allowing him to write.


    After a moment of contemtion, she realized that the assessment elder included her in the credit, likely to join forces with her sister.


    If the matter were true, there would be no problem, but if false, there would also be a true inheritance to share the responsibility.


    After writing, the assessment elder cautiously had Yang Ji perform the technique once more to be recorded in a shadow form and transmitted it into Yang Ji''s Dao Sect Command Token as evidence.


    With that, the assessment was officiallyplete.


    "I have recorded your assessment record on the Token. As an outer sect elder, my authority is limited, and I cannot reward you with anything. However, if you manage to pass the second, or even the third assessment and meet with an Inner Sect Elder, then ying the split body of the Dao Child of the Demon Sect might prove to be an opportunity for you," the assessment elder said indifferently.


    "Thank you, elder. I understand," Yang Ji bowed deeply as a sign of gratitude.

 Chapter 96: Chapter 83: Mahayana Cultivator, Chun Ye

    "I owe you many thanks for this time, I didn''t expect you to have a true sister." After leaving the Mission Hall, Yang Ji sped his hands in gratitude toward the girl in strong attire.


    "Are you thanking me or my sister?" The girl asked with a sidelong nce.


    "Naturally, I thank you both," Yang Ji replied with a smile.


    "There''s nothing to thank me for. You saved my life previously, so let''s call it even, how about that?" The girl looked at him as she spoke.


    "What, are you trying to distance yourself from a ''delicate flower'' of the sect like me?" Yang Ji teased with augh.


    "That''s not it. We both hail from the Endless Sea. In the future, we should naturally be closer and help each other more," she stated frankly.


    "I must admit I had some biases against you before, but you have truly surprised me. With a medium-grade Spiritual Root, yourprehension is quite excellent. I even suspect you might have been possessed by some old monster," the girl admitted as she scrutinized Yang Ji, as if trying to see through himpletely.


    "Ha ha, if the Primordial Spirit of an old monster entered my body and saw my innate talent, it would probably cry on the spot and, cursing and swearing, kick me away and flee. How could it possess me?" Yang Jiughed at the absurd idea.


    "That''s true, your Spiritual Root is indeed inferior. I''ve cultivated for over twenty years and have already reached the peak of the Golden Core stage, yet you''ve cultivated for over a hundred years to reach the same level. Next time we meet, I expect I will have left you far behind," the girl said, lifting her chin slightly.


    "It seems in order not to be left too far behind by you, I''ll have to find some Spiritual Objects that can enhance my Spiritual Root," said Yang Ji, undiscouraged and smiling lightly.


    "Indeed, you should find more Spiritual Objects that can enhance the root. Otherwise, at the same realm, you would have to spend several hundred or even a thousand years in arduous cultivation to advance, which is akin to suicide. Not worth it at all," she said frankly, her straightforward speech unadorned and direct,plemented by her efficient attire, which gave her an air of valiant grace.


    "I''ve had this intention for a while, but it has to be taken slowly," Yang Ji acknowledged, clearly understanding the situation.


    "By the way, having passed the first assessment, we are qualified to go to the Dao Tower and choose a top-level technique or cultivation method. As for Great Divine Powers and Dao cultivation techniques, we can also pick any one," said the white-haired elder.


    "I won''t go. Focus on essence and limit on greed; biting off more than one can chew isn''t good. The techniques and cultivation methods I have are enough for me. You all can go," said the girl. Waving her Storage Bag, she took out a golden Talisman Command and handed it to Yang Ji, "This is a Communication Talisman. Within a certain range, I can contact you through it, and you can contact me."


    "We bothe from the Endless Sea; we are fellow countrymen. We should keep in touch more often. When you have time, you can visit the Luo He Celestial Domain and be my guest. I will introduce my sister and some friends to you, expanding your social circle, and it will be beneficial for you."


    "To be acquainted with a true disciple would be an honor for me," Yang Ji nodded and smiled. "By the way, I still don''t know your name."


    "Yan Zhan, a woman destined to be a true disciple. In the future, in the sky above, I will have my own territory," the girl proudly proimed with hands sped behind her back.


    "Yang Ji!" Yang Ji responded with a smile, introducing himself as well.


    "Hmm, I''ll remember you. I should be going now. Let''s stay in touch," said Yan Zhan, and after giving him onest look, she leapt into the sky and vanished into the clouds.


    "And what about you all?" Yang Ji suddenly turned to the white-haired elder and the others. Some matters had dyed them, and he had not yet asked for their names.


    "Respected Leader, my name is Chong Yuan," said the white-haired elder.


    "My name is Shan Hai," said the ck-haired elder.


    "My name is Jian Sen," said the sullen young man.


    "My name is Wei Feng," said the refined middle-aged man.


    "I am Wei Ming," the young man with a smiling face said.


    "My name is Hai Kun," said the robust man.


    Yang Ji nodded. These six people also had impressive talents. Apart from the white-haired elder, all had Supreme Spiritual Roots.


    The white-haired elder, Chong Yuan, may only have a Superior Root Bone, but he handles matters with experience and astuteness, and Yang Ji actually held him in high regard.


    If he became an Inner Sect Disciple in the future, entrusting him with the management of the faction would indeed save a lot of worries.


    "Havingpleted the first assessment, we will be able to stay in the Dao Sect for ten years. We must make good use of this time to enhance our strength and strive to pass the next assessment in one go,"


    Yang Ji nced at everyone and said, "Let''s go, we''re off to the Technique Hall to receive Cultivation Techniques."


    "Understood, Revered Master." Everyone nodded and then flew towards the Technique Hall, which was also known as the Dao Tower.


    ...


    With over a million disciples in the Dao Sect, one had topete for their own interests; nobody would revolve around you unless you were a Dao Child or a true inheritor.


    For instance, when receiving Cultivation Techniques, Medicine Pills, and so on, the Sect would not send someone to deliver these items to you. Instead, you had to use your Dao Sect Command Token to im them, where thepleted assessments within provided the necessary proof.


    Only disciples who had passed the first assessment task were qualified to enjoy the Sect''s basic rights and resources.


    At this moment, they followed the Sect map within the Dao Sect Command Token, rushing towards the Dao Tower.


    Sect grounds wereid out with Teleportation Arrays everywhere, connected to underground Spirit Veins. There was no need to pay with Spirit Stones for direct transportation, making it quite convenient to go anywhere.


    After a few teleports, in a short while, the group arrived near the Dao Tower.


    They then soared upward and flew forward several miles.


    Ahead, within the clouds and mist, appeared a Tower that was at times hidden and at times visible, emitting flickering Spiritual Light. It had seven floors, resembling a huge mountain peak, piercing into the Yun Xiao, standing silently upon the earth.


    This awe-inspiring tower was none other than the Dao Tower, also the Technique Hall.


    "The book ''Wuji Dao Sect'' says that this Dao Tower is amunicating Supreme Dao Instrument; I wonder if that''s true," Yang Ji muttered.


    "Strict area of the Dao Tower, flying is prohibited! Who is flying up there? Descend immediately!" At this moment, a stern voice came from below.


    Yang Ji knew his limits and led the group tond on the periphery of the Dao Tower. They then walked forward and greeted two Nascent Soul Realm disciples guarding the tower: "We have seen our two senior brothers; we have passed the first assessment ande to receive Cultivation Techniques."


    "You have passed the assessment? Go in," one of the guard disciples said indifferently.


    "Hey, Elder Chun Ye is inside drinking alone; he''s been worrying about not having anypany for drinks. Your timing couldn''t be better," another disciple said with a lightugh.


    Yang Ji had learned from the book ''Wuji Dao Sect'' that the Dao Tower was guarded by Elder Chun Ye, who had to approve the receipt of Cultivation Techniques and Skills.


    Yang Ji nodded to the two senior brothers and then slowly led the group into the tower.


    They hadn''t walked far when they heard a sorrowful sigh from inside.


    "What is love in this world? I am devoted to her, yet she treats me coldly..."


    "Glug!"


    "Glug!"


    From a distance, Yang Ji saw a debonair and handsome middle-aged man guzzling wine in great gulps.


    He wore a purple robe, his long hair hanging loose, a hint of wild arrogance in the corners of his eyes, his pupils seven parts drunk, uttering word by word the depths of his devoted love - the kind that evokes both sympathy and sorrow in the listener.


    Who else could this handsome, unrestrained, and uninhibited man be, if not Elder Chun Ye?

 Chapter 97: Chapter 84 Appreciation from Chun Ye, Opportunity

    ording to the records in the book, he got along extremely well with the male disciples in the sect, and if he was in the mood and took a liking to you, he would take out aged fine liquor to drink merrily with you regardless of your status. He was the most down-to-earth Mahayana cultivator in the sect.


    The book also recorded that he was known as a lover, having once said that he wanted to experience all the million herbs in the world before turning back to be an immortal.


    But to this day, he still hadn''t found a Daopanion. It really seemed like fate had yet to arrive.


    Yang Ji found this amusing and couldn''t help but respond, "Why worry about theck of fragrant grass anywhere under heaven, why be infatuated with a single flower, Elder need not be sad."


    "Yes, yes, I''ve lost myposure, lost myposure..." Elder Chun Ye said sadly shaking his head, before suddenly looking up and asking, "Hm? Who''s this disciple?"


    "Disciple Yang Ji, here to receive a cultivation technique," replied Yang Ji and the others, respectfully bowing.


    "Oh! Come,e, sit down, sit down."


    Though Elder Chun Ye was a true transmission elder, he waspletely down-to-earth, gentle as jade, possessing the elegance of a schr and the unrestrained nature of a wanderer. With a jug of wine in hand, he got along with every male disciple in the sect, and many were familiar with his temperament.


    This was Yang Ji''s first meeting, and despite the elder''s warmth, he still dared not overstep his bounds, saying respectfully, "It''s fine for this disciple to stand."


    "You, this new disciple, when I tell you to sit, you sit."


    Elder Chun Yeughed heartily and pulled Yang Ji down to sit, then filled an exquisite cup with fine wine and passed it slowly to him. "This is Peach Blossom Wine, a drink to strengthen the body and help you find a matrimonial match."


    Find a matrimonial match?


    Yang Ji hesitated upon hearing this, fearing the drink, given that the elder before him, known as a lover, had yet to find a Daopanion for so many years.


    If he drank his wine, he feared...


    "What''s the matter? Scared?" Elder Chun Ye smiled, looking at him, and said, "My path is different from yours. You just drink without fear; I wouldn''t swindle my own disciples." Elder Chun Ye''s smile turned to sorrow, and after speaking, he lifted his cup and downed the drink.


    "Then I shall try the Elder''s matrimonial wine," said Yang Ji hesitantly, and then he picked up the cup and drank.


    "I see your facial features are pretty good, almost seven parts as handsome as mine. Don''t fail your good looks. In the Taichu Dao Sect, Changsheng Dao Sect, Xianyi Dao Sect, and Chunyang Dao Sect, those Holy Maidens are all wonderfully delicate creatures. With your looks, you should at least bring three back to add some luster to the sect," the elder joked.


    "Oh? Right, I''ve heard that Xuan Zhong snagged himself a Holy Maiden from the Chunyang Dao Sect. He''s living his best life. You''re not too shabby either; you have to work hard to find one and enhance our sect," Elder Chun Ye continued as he filled up another cup of wine.


    Startled, Yang Ji held up his cup, while humbly saying, "Elder, you jest. Brother Xuan Zhong is one of the ten Dao Children in our sect, with unmatched talent and strength. How can Ipare to him?"


    "Hmm, that''s true! As an outer sect disciple, besides your appearance, it seems like you can''tpare to Xuan Zhong in anything else."


    "Xuan Zhong really is exceptional, having reached the Fushion Realm at such a young age. Apart from being less handsome than us, he''s virtually perfect, a true blessing for the sect," Elder Chun Ye said as he took another gulp of wine before seeming to remember, "Oh, right, what brings you to the Dao Tower?"


    "Elder, I have passed the first assessment and havee toprehend a cultivation technique," replied Yang Ji.


    "Oh? You''ve passed the first assessment? Then congrattions to you, one step closer to staying forever in the Dao Sect. We must celebrate. Come, let''s drink to that."


    Elder Chun Ye filled the cups, and after another drink, he finally looked at Yang Ji and said, "Hmm, I still need to check your Dao Sect Command Token, just to confirm."


    "Elder, here''s the Dao Sect Command Token," said Yang Ji as everyone presented their tokens, respectfully extending them forward.


    Elder Chun Ye took Yang Ji''s Command Token first, and after a brief scan, his eyes showed a hint of surprise. He then smiled with interest and eximed, "This disciple of yours isn''t bad at all. To think you could even kill a clone of the Dao Child of the Demon Sect, remarkable, truly remarkable, even more impressive than my past deeds."


    "Elder, you''re too kind, this disciple wouldn''t dare to be mentioned in the same breath as you," Yang Ji replied modestly.


    "Don''t be modest. Not just anyone can kill a Dao Child''s clone," Elder Chun Ye said with an affirming look, admiringly ncing at him before turning back to the Command Token.


    He clicked his tongue in appreciation, "You''ve mastered the four stances of the Gui Cang Sword Technique, and perfected the Zhou Tian Nuoyi. This disciple of yours has goodprehension, no wonder you could kill the clone of the Demon Sect Dao Child. Not bad at all."


    However, as he looked on, Elder Chun Ye suddenly furrowed his brow and, looking at Yang Ji, said, "You only have an average Spiritual Root?"


    "Yes, Elder, I only have an average Spiritual Root," Yang Ji admitted truthfully.


    Elder Chun Ye downed a sip of wine and heaved a long sigh, "It truly is that the heavens are envious of the talented. It seems the heavens do not wish for our sect to flourish. Just as we finally have a genius with decentprehension, the damned heavens still sh at your spiritual root."


    "Perhaps this is a trial from the heavens for me," Yang Ji said with a light smile.


    "Mm, your disciple''s attitude is indeedmendable. Only through trials can one be a true immortal; this may not be such a bad thing after all. One must endure the bitterness of the lowest valleys to reach the peak and inquire about immortality. Not bad."


    Chun Ye gave him a look, "I see you are cultivating our sect''s high-level Daoist cultivation technique, the True Rigidity Divine Art, which contains eight volumes. You passed the first assessment and have the right to choose any one of the volumes to take with you. Are you here to im the fourth volume of this technique?"


    "Indeed. I have reached the peak of the Golden Core stage and require the fourth volume to condense the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm," Yang Ji stated.


    "That''s good. The True Rigidity Divine Art is one of our sect''s top ten high-level Daoist techniques. Its power is tremendous, second only to our sect''s Supreme Daoist Technique, the Wuji Immortal Scripture. With yourprehension, cultivating this technique is indeed suitable."


    Elder Chun Ye flipped his hand, and with a sh of spiritual light, two jade slips appeared in his grasp.


    "Here are the fourth and fifth volumes of the True Rigidity Divine Art, enough for you to cultivate up to the Void Refinement Realm. Take them both."


    As Chun Ye handed over the jade slips, his expression suddenly turned solemn, and he instructed sternly, "However, do not go around boasting about this. I''m bending the sect rules by giving you an extra volume, and I would not want any rumors spreading because of it."


    Saying this, he also took a deep look at Yang Ji and sighed, "Ah, to think that someone as rule-abiding as myself would make an exception for you. This shouldn''t be, shouldn''t be. I suppose it''s because we are both handsome and share a simr aura."


    "This won''t set a precedent, this won''t set a precedent!"


    "Thank you, Elder!" Yang Ji''s heart leaped with joy; he stood up and bowed deeply, well aware that the elder had just bent the rules for him.


    "Mm." Chun Ye nodded, and after handing over the jade slips, he turned to Chong Yuan and the others, "What about you? What level of cultivation techniques would you like? Whatever the level, each of you may choose one volume to take with you."


    "Elder, we will choose the lower-level Daoist techniques," Chong Yuan and the others exchanged nces and said. Though the high-level Daoist techniques were desirable, they would be useless if they couldn''tprehend them.


    "Alright, these are all lower-level Daoist techniques. Choose," Chun Ye said, sweeping his palm through the air. Instantly, a screen appeared, disying the names of dozens of lower-level Daoist techniques with detailed descriptions.


    Chong Yuan and others looked over the options and soon made their individual selections.


    After choosing the cultivation techniques, Yang Ji and the others bowed and prepared to leave the grand hall.


    Just then, as they were about to exit, Chun Ye spoke to Yang Ji, "Oh, seeing you reminded me of something."


    "When I was at the Nascent Soul Realm, while I was practicing in the sect''s Hell Arena, I discovered a Ziyang Sacred Tree."


    "The Ziyang Sacred Tree blooms every hundred years, bears fruit every hundred years, and the fruit matures every hundred years. The Ziyang Fruits it produces have the effect of improving one''s spiritual root."


    "When I discovered it, the Sacred Tree had not yet bloomed, and Iter forgot about it."


    "I''ll give you a map guide. You could go and take a look. If you''re lucky and find some Ziyang Fruits, you might be able to improve your spiritual root slightly."


    As he spoke, he pointed a finger to Yang Ji''s forehead, imprinting a rough map into his mind.


    Yang Ji was overjoyed by this fortuitous opportunity and immediately thanked him, "Thank you, Elder!"


    "Mm, no need to thank me. You go now; if you can find it, it''s your destiny. I had no use for the Ziyang Fruits, so I didn''t pay much attention to them at the beginning," Chun Ye said with a slight smile.


    Yang Ji calmed himself, bowed once again, and then left the Dao Tower with Chong Yuan and the others.


    As Yang Ji and the others left the Dao Tower, a voice suddenly sounded in Elder Chun Ye''s ear,ing from the top of the tower.


    "So many years have passed; I wonder if that Ziyang Tree is still there?"


    "I do not know either. If it is there, then that would be his luck."


    Chun Ye smiled lightly, "This disciple has a good understanding. This is also a way of granting him some benefits. He has potential and the right mindset. If he has some luck as well, then bing a direct disciple is not impossible."


    "With such understanding, he indeed has the chance to be a direct disciple. However, he still needs more trials. Before reaching the status of direct disciple, it is a critical period for him to break out of his cocoon and be a butterfly. Character, direction of cultivation, karma, luck, and so on, are all growing and converging. It is not good for us to interfere too much.


    If he can make it and be a direct disciple, the sect''s resources will be fully open to him, and it would be easy to enhance his spiritual root to supreme quality," the voice from above the Dao Tower continued.


    "Yes, without bing a direct disciple, one must strive on one''s own. Yet, the resources avable to a direct disciple are also the result of their efforts," Elder Chun Ye said with a smile.

 Chapter 98: Chapter 85 Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth

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    Yang Ji and his group left the Dao Tower and, through the Teleportation Array, went to the Alchemy Hall to im their Medicine Pills.


    All of them were at the peak of the Golden Core, and after passing the first assessment, they were eligible to receive a First-Transformation Golden Pill for consumption.


    The Dao Sect truly lived up to its name, with great magnanimity and profound heritage.


    Disciples like them, who had merely passed the first assessment, could count on an ample supply of Medicine Pills.


    The elder, after testing your Spiritual Root and the Cultivation Technique you practiced, would estimate how many Medicine Pills you could assimte within a year, and he would always add one or two bottles more to this estimate.


    It was indeed an unlimited supply, as long as you could assimte and absorb quickly enough.


    Considering that the Dao Sect has a million disciples and can still afford such generosity, it''s evident how substantial the Sect''s foundations are.


    Yang Ji felt for a moment that a First-Transformation Golden Pill could provide him with about 300 Cultivation Points each day.


    However, this was quite inferior to the Nine-Transformation Golden Pill he obtained under the sea''s waterfall, which could provide him with 700 Cultivation Points daily.


    But once he broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm, he would be eligible to receive the Nine-Transformation Golden Pill. Now that he had obtained the technique, that day was not far off.


    In addition to the Nine-Transformation Golden Pill, the Dao Sect had other items like the Nascent Soul Pill, Divine Transformation Pill, and above them, the Immortal Spirit Pill¡ªall of which were excellent Medicine Pills for advancing one''s cultivation.


    However, Yang Ji''s current strength was insufficient, so he was not yet eligible to receive them.


    But if he found cultivation too slow, he could take on some tasks to earn Sect Contribution Points and use them to im these items.


    Simrly, Sect Contribution Points could also be exchanged for Cultivation Techniques, Divine Skills, Magical Treasures, and more, making them immensely useful.


    Although the Dao Sect was powerful with a strong heritage, its resources were not inexhaustible.


    With a million disciples, it was impossible tovish vast amounts of resources on every single one for their cultivation. Even andlord''s surplus would not withstand such profligacy.


    Therefore, the Sect distributed resources in the form of Contribution Points, also serving as an indirect incentive for its disciples to zealously advance their cultivation.


    After all, the resources are there for you to see. If you have the capability, then youe and get them.


    Such a cultivation tform is unique to the Dao Sect. Elsewhere, even with the strength, there might be nowhere to apply it, and even with Spirit Stones, one might not be able to make the purchase.


    After receiving their Medicine Pills, Yang Ji and the others went to the Personnel Hall to collect their Sect uniforms and other items. They then returned to their residence.


    In the pce, inside the room.


    Yang Ji began to check the items he received.


    The Wuji Purple Robe, although only a Supreme Magic Tool and not too high-grade, carried immense significance. Wearing it and walking outside, major powers would recognize you as a person of the Wuji Dao Sect and treat you with respect. It was a symbol of identity, of great importance.


    The Life and Death Talisman was crucial for moments of life-threatening crisis. Crushing the talisman would alert fellow disciples within a certain range, who carried the same talisman.


    This talisman had great significance. At a critical moment, it might even save your life.


    The Myriad Treasures Mirror was a Lower-grade Spiritual Artifact that Yang Ji valued the most, for its numerous functions.


    The mirror functioned like an ipad tablet, allowing one to check the Contribution Points required for exchanging various treasures within the Sect. It also contained the contact information for the Sect''s million disciples.


    At the moment, Yang Ji entered the name "Li Changxiao" and an attractive, smiling avatar popped up, with a note next to it: [Currently in seclusion, please leave a message if it is urgent.]


    Yang Ji immediately smiled and typed a string of text: [Your junior brother has arrived.]


    [Message received. I will reply as soon as possible.]


    Seeing this, Yang Ji chuckled and then entered another string of text in the search box: [Items that can enhance one''s Spiritual Root.]


    Shua!


    The screen of the Myriad Treasures Mirror changed instantly, disying many items and their descriptions.


    Seeing so many treasures that could enhance the Spiritual Root, Yang Ji felt a surge of joy. However, his face fell as he looked over them:


    Spirit Cleansing Pill[Extremely in demand, sold out. Wait for further notice from the Alchemy Hall.]


    Spirit Enhancing Pill[Extremely in demand, sold out. Wait for further notice from the Alchemy Hall.]


    Spirit Creation Pill[Extremely in demand, sold out. Wait for further notice from the Alchemy Hall.]


    Earth Spirit Milk[Sold out]¡ªThis one was greyed out directly, suggesting it was a one-time use Spiritual Object, a rare encounter that would be gone once used up.


    Nine Springs Spiritual Water[Currently being collected. Avable for exchange in 300 years.]


    Oak Spirit Fruit[Sold out. Next harvest in 500 years.]


    Holy Blossom Fruit[Sold out. Next harvest in 800 years.]


    ...


    Extreme Spirit Pill[Extremely in demand, sold out. Wait for further notice from the Alchemy Hall.]


    [Friendly reminder: To avoid missing the chance to exchange, please check the Myriad Treasures Mirror frequently.]


    ```


    Yang Ji was somewhat taken aback, not expecting the spiritual objects that could improve one''s Spiritual Root to be so sought after. He had been looking forward to exchanging some spiritual objects to enhance his own Spiritual Root, but these people seemed even more aggressive than him.


    Suddenly, a sense of crisis that he hadn''t felt in a long time surged in his heart, as if he was back in Cann City, where countless unaffiliated cultivators were squatting at various shops to buy high-level Spiritual Medicines and Medicine Pills.


    As soon as they appeared, they would be snapped up, leaving no chance for him to make a move.


    He sighed lightly,


    "I should have thought of this. The Spiritual Root is of utmost importance. If one''sprehension is not up to par, then a good Spiritual Root is the only possibility to stay in the Dao Sect as a lifeline. These people are going all out to improve their own talents."


    Yang Ji didn''t have much toin about but instead clearly recognized the grim situation.


    At this moment, he touched his be; the map given to him by Senior Chun Ye had indeed be his treasure.


    Holding the Myriad Treasures Mirror, Yang Ji hesitated, then input "Fu Dongliu''s" name, but there was no record of such a person.


    He had not seen the name Fu Dongliu in the book ''Cultivation World'' either, but he knew that a person capable of creating a Humanoid Weapon, a technique of such Daoist level, would be no ordinary individual.


    He spected that Fu Dongliu might be his real name, and there might be records of him in books, but only with a respectful title.


    After all, having received his legacy, Yang Ji was quite curious about him.


    Having found no information, Yang Ji set it aside and took out the fourth volume of the True Rigidity Divine Art to begin hisprehension.


    The urgent task at hand was to break through his realm. Only after his strength advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm would he feel more confident to venture into the Hell Arena and find the location of the Ziyang Tree.


    As Divine Sense probed into the Jade Slip containing the cultivation technique, the profound and Dao-filled characters turned into a stream of light flowing into his mind, and he began hisprehension.


    Such wholeheartedprehension passed in a sh, taking two years.


    Two yearster.


    The True Qi in Yang Ji''s body vibrated wildly; each strand contained limitless energy, which at this moment churned like the overturning of rivers and seas, creating a formidable momentum.


    Yang Ji knew that the time had ripened, and the breakthrough to Nascent Soul was at hand. He uttered a low shout in his heart, "Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth,e forth!"


    The True Rigidity Divine Art was urged to its limit; its endless mysteries were infused into the True Qi. The True Qi roared and began condensing the True Rigidity Dharma Aspect.


    This process was natural and seamless. Yang Ji''s umtion was too profound, his True Qi too pure. In just a brief moment, a towering Dharma Aspect over thirty feet tall slowly took shape behind him.


    The reason it was only thirty feet tall was that Yang Ji was deliberately suppressing it; otherwise, if the Dharma Aspect were to expand, it would surely punch a hole through the pce.


    This Dharma Aspect had no three heads and six arms, no four faces and eight feet; it simply radiated a faint golden light characteristic of True Rigidity True Qi.


    Its countenance was about eighty percent simr to Yang Ji''s, and though simple and unadorned, it exuded an air of extraordinaryness. Its muscles were outlined like coiled serpents, each clearly defined and full of explosive strength, truly living up to the name "True Rigidity."


    As soon as it formed, it emitted an aura of majesty that forbade vition, enveloping it in a thick Spiritual Charm and profound aura.


    The Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth is a symbol of the power of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, capable of connecting with the forces of heaven and earth, thus allowing the user to perform instantaneous high-speed movements.


    At such a realm, a hundred-foot-tall Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, exerting the force of heaven and earth with a mere punch, meant death for nine out of ten Golden Cores unless facing an exceptional genius capable ofbat across realms.


    Yang Ji''s Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, cultivated from the True Rigidity Divine Art of the top ten superior Daoist Techniques of the Infinity Dao Sect, was even more powerful, far beyond the likes of individuals like Yin Zhi True Lord.


    Yet, it was still no match for those Dharma Images formed from Supreme Dao Rank Techniques.


    Yang Ji vowed to be among the strongest, but due to the limitations of his technique, he could only reach this level.


    If he could obtain the Buddha-Demon Scripture from the hands of Buddha Child, and cultivate the Buddha-Demon Dharma Form, he would truly join the ranks of the strongest.


    Among his peers, he wouldn''t necessarily be the strongest, but he would be close.


    However, to havee this far, although not perfect, Yang Ji was already quite satisfied.


    Now controlling the Dharma Aspect to sit cross-legged in front of him, Yang Ji carefully examined it.


    It resembled a Vajra, indestructible, radiating a faint golden light, which was the unique glow of the True Rigidity True Qi.


    It quietly sat cross-legged before him, connecting the forces of heaven above and earth below, linking with the forces of the cosmos, ready to unleash the might of heaven and earth at any time.


    Such Dharma Images can be condensed in limitless numbers, provided you have ample resources.


    Because the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth is the foundation of an external incarnation, normally only those who have reached the Divinity Transformation Realm can split their soul in such a manner. By bestowing a fragment of one''s soul to the Dharma Image and further refinement, it then bes a clone that is in sync with the original''s will.


    But for Yang Ji, with just an average Spiritual Root, just condensing a single Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth had already taken a toll on him, leaving him no energy to umte more True Qi to condense another.


    This was the insurmountable gap between him and those geniuses.


    However, if he could consume spiritual objects that enhance the Spiritual Root in the future, such a gap would be infinitely reduced.


    The True Rigidity Dharma Aspect excels in strength, both in attack and defense.


    Yang Ji quietly admired his work of art, but then a sh of inspiration struck his mind, and he had a bold idea.


    The True Rigidity Dharma Aspect is famous for its ferocity, and the Humanoid Weapon is also a supreme method for soul refinement and body forging. What if the two were fused together; could a unique spark be ignited?


    (I''m busy today, so just one chapter. I will make it up tomorrow.)

 Chapter 99: Chapter 86: The Brand New Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, Nascent Soul Stage

    The Humanoid Weapon fused with the True Rigidity Dharma Aspect!


    No sooner had the idea surfaced like a spark than it spread like wildfire; Yang Ji couldn''t suppress it if he wanted to. His mind was now utterly consumed by it.


    So powerful was the thought in his subconscious that he wasted no time, immediately putting it into action.


    Once the Humanoid Weapon was activated, Golden Tadpole Runes ceaselessly embedded themselves into the True Rigidity Dharma Aspect.


    Though there was friction during the process of their mysterious fusion, the Golden Finger constantly corrected and improved the method, and the process continued slowly but surely.


    As the essence of the two Cultivation Techniques fused, apletely new Dharma Aspect was meticulously taking shape.


    A year passed.


    Humm!


    After the final Golden Tadpole Rune merged with the True Rigidity Dharma Aspect, a faint buzzing sound resonated, causing a tremble in both heaven and earth. The air rippled visibly.


    At this moment, the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth was sheathed in a full suit of armor like a celestial being, mighty and exceptional, and the aura it emitted was more than ten times stronger than before.


    Upon closer inspection, the intertwined and closely connected protective golden chainmail was the Golden Tadpole Runes that had merged with the True Rigidity Dharma Aspect.


    This was no ordinary golden chainmail; Yang Ji knew it waspletely integrated with the True Rigidity Dharma Aspect seamlessly. It could tap into the immense power of heaven and earth.


    Now, standing before him, the whole space trembled. Merely by existing, the forces of heaven and earth converged toward it. It was extraordinarily magnificent.


    Though Yang Ji had never witnessed a Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth solidified by a Supreme Daoist Technique, his instincts told him that the newly formed Dharma Aspect he had created was possibly no less than theirs.


    Yang Ji, looking at the Dharma Aspect before him, was utterly satisfied.


    Just as the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth waspletely stabilized, suddenly, as if from the depths of fate, a terrifying pressure that made one''s heart tremble assaulted him from deep within his soul.


    Whooo...


    In the Sea of Consciousness, a raging wind began to blow, a wind so strong it felt like it could strip thend a hundred feet deep and reduce mountains to dust with its fearsome might.


    "Wind Tribtion!"


    Yang Ji knew that his first divine tribtion had arrived.


    If the Primordial Spirit survived this tribtion, it could break through to the Nascent Soul Realm and enjoy a lifespan of twelve hundred years.


    The Wind Tribtion was a natural catastrophe of heaven and earth, targeting the Primordial Spirit specifically and exceptionally fierce.


    The weaker Primordial Spirits might be torn apart, turned into soul light rain, and vanished from the Way of Life and Death.


    Some Golden Core Cultivators at the peak of their Cultivation, despite having umted enough True Qi to solidify a Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, would often hesitate to make a breakthrough, fearing they might not survive the Wind Tribtion.


    As the saying goes, the body is the boat, and the soul is the person on the boat.


    While solidifying the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth would indeed attract Wind Tribtion, at the same time, the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth is also the "boat" that protects the Primordial Spirit from harm by the Wind Tribtion.


    Yang Ji didn''t have any Wind Tribtion Pills on hand and looked down on using them because his Cultivation of the Humanoid Weapon made his Primordial Spirit several times stronger than that of ordinary Cultivators.


    Typically, after surviving the Wind Tribtion, the Primordial Spirit would transform from a semi-transparent state into a visible Yin God.


    While a Yin God is visible to the naked eye, it is still like air, intangible to physical touch.


    After passing through the Fire Tribtion, the Yin God then bes the God of Yang.


    The God of Yang is far more powerful than the Yin God. At this point, one can physically touch it, and it has a tangible sensation like the human body.


    Once the Heavenly Tribtion is passed, the God of Yang transforms into a Pure Yang Primordial Spirit. This Primordial Spirit is indistinguishable from a human body and can live separately from the physical form.


    The Primordial Spirit can exit the body and travel a thousand miles in a thought, killing people invisibly.


    Some powerful Nascent Soul Cultivators at this stage can even achieve the ability to split their spirit, creating external incarnations of themselves. They live two lives in one body, quite formidable.


    And to achieve Divinity Transformation, the Pure Yang Primordial Spirit is an essential step.


    Because only the will of a Pure Yang Primordial Spirit can travel to the ends of the world, touch upon the Immortal Realm, and draw down the Daoist essences containing the mysteries of the Great Dao from the Immortal Realm.


    Daoist essence is the energy needed to refine the Immortal Body of Divinity Transformation and also the energy to solidify the embryonic form of worlds. Only when the body ispletely transformed into a Great Dao Body can it bear the Great Dao perceived and understood.


    It could be said that the Nascent Soul refines the spirit, whilst Divinity Transformation refines the body.


    Only with a Pure Yang Primordial Spiritbined with a Great Dao Body can one touch the Great Dao and qualify to hear its teachings.


    At this moment, the strength of Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit had already reached the peak of a Yin God. To further progress and perfectly transform his Primordial Spirit, he chose not to use the Wind Tribtion Pills.


    Because Heavenly Tribtion is a "tribtion," but it''s also a blessing.


    Without protection and by enduring the Heavenly Tribtion straightforwardly to advance perfectly is almost a unified approach for all geniuses.


    Despite that, Yang Ji didn''t dare to be careless. He became solemn, not wishing to fail at this critical juncture.


    As the Gale wreaked havoc within the Sea of Consciousness, he immediately controlled his Primordial Spirit to fly into the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth.


    Humm¡ª


    Whooo!


    The Gale roared, furiouslyshing out at the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth.


    With the protection of the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, most of the Gale sting out of the Sea of Consciousness was blocked.


    However, a small part still prated the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth and struck the Primordial Spirit.


    With his powerful Primordial Spirit, Yang Ji made no superfluous movements and allowed the Gale to blow over him, a perfect baptism for a perfect transformation.


    The Gale blew for thirty breaths before its energy was exhausted, slowly dissipating.


    But before Yang Ji could make a move,


    Whooo...


    The sound of the Gale rose once more.


    He fixed his gaze and saw a wind spear coalescing between heaven and earth, wrapped with a faint white Spiritual Light, emitting a terrifying aura that seemed capable of piercing through the void. It transformed into a streak of light and rushed toward the Primordial Spirit within the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth.


    "Wasn''t the Wind Tribtion already over? Why is there still more?"


    Yang Ji was slightly surprised to see the ferocious momentum of the wind spear, and he dared not be careless. He immediately urged the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth to strike at it.


    Whoosh!


    Upon collision with the wind spear, the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth managed to weaken some of its energy, but it appeared that the heavenly tribtion was unstoppable; it directly pierced through the Dharma Aspect, promptly heading for the Primordial Spirit.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji began to stimte his Primordial Spirit to resist.


    The impact of the wind spear against the Primordial Spirit sent ripples of glittering energy spreading out, and the entire interior of the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth became dazzling.


    Behind this dazzling spectacle was Yang Ji''s perseverance; he met the wind spear with his Primordial Spirit, making himself even stronger.


    The wind spear and the Primordial Spirit were at a standstill for three breaths before the energy finally exhausted and dissipated.


    Before Yang Ji could catch his breath, his nerves tensed once again the very next moment.


    Wuu wuu wuu¡ª


    The winds between heaven and earth stirred wildly, bringing about a Wind Tribtion even more fierce than the previous two.


    In an instant, a colossal wind giant materialized in front of the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth. It stood like an enraged Vajra, cold and ruthless, wielding a massive wind de, surrounded by an aura of destruction.


    Yang Ji''s expression became serious; he hadn''t anticipated another wave of Wind Tribtion.


    Normally, there should only be one Wind Tribtion, but he faced three.


    Perhaps it was because his Primordial Spirit and the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth were exceptionally strong, resulting in two extra Wind Tribtions?


    There was no time for further contemtion.


    A falling wind de was his only response.


    Yang Ji was not afraid; his heart tingled with excitement. Three Wind Tribtions were rare, though fearsome, but if he could transcend them, he would be even stronger.


    "Come, let my Primordial Spirit transform once again."


    Yang Ji stimted the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth to defend.


    But as the de came down, it felt inherently unstoppable; it cut through the Dharma Aspect and struck directly upon the Primordial Spirit.


    A sudden look of agony appeared on Yang Ji''s face.


    Although the wind de did not cleave the Primordial Spirit, a soul-corroding Gale seeped into it.


    The Gale rampaged within the Primordial Spirit, and in a moment, cracks appeared on its surface.


    But Yang Ji was not afraid or panicked; he resisted strenuously.


    Thirty breathster, the Wind Tribtion dissipated, and his Primordial Spirit was like cracked porcin, covered in fissures.


    However, in the next moment, a mysterious Dao essence quietly surged from within his Primordial Spirit, quickly enveloping it.


    Nourished by the Dao essence, the cracks on the surface of the Primordial Spirit were visibly repairing themselves.


    In a mere three breaths, the Primordial Spirit hadpletely recovered.


    After the refinement of the Wind Tribtion and the restoration by the Dao essence, the Primordial Spirit became wless and permeated with an inexplicable aroma of the Great Dao, faintly radiating Spiritual Light and bing even more sacred.


    At this moment, two words surfaced in Yang Ji''s mind¡ªGod of Yang.


    Yes, at this moment, the Primordial Spirit had indeed be more powerful, transformed into the God of Yang.


    "Indeed, what the books said is correct, the Wind Tribtion is not just a cmity, but also a blessing," Yang Ji gazed at his Primordial Spirit, having realized something, and murmured, "With this... I must truly be a Nascent Soul True Monarch now."


    After the breakthrough, he felt both his Primordial Spirit and his Dharma Image had transcended and transformed.


    In the depths of his being, he sensed that his lifespan increased significantly, the upper limit reaching more than twelve hundred years.


    Over a thousand years.


    At first nce, it seems little, but with the passage of time, who knows how many times the secr dynasties will change within those thousand years.


    To know, the known history unearthed in ancient China is only a little over five thousand years old, showing the significant weight of these thousand years.


    Yang Ji felt quite pleased in his heart, the Nascent Soul was achieved, and he took another step closer to Longevity.


    At this moment, he carefully sensed his cultivation and looked at himself.


    [Name: Yang Ji]


    [Spiritual Root: Medium]


    [Lifespan: 124/1200]


    [Realm: Nascent Soul First Stage (0/27648000)]


    [Cultivation Technique: Ling Water Technique (Low-Level), True Rigidity Divine Art (Daoist Technique)]


    [Great Divine Power: Humanoid Weapon [Volume 1] (Perfected), [Volume 2] (Great Sess)]


    [Great Divine Power: Zhou Tian Nuoyi (Perfected)]


    [Great Divine Power: Gui Cang Sword Technique [Dao of Li Sword (Perfected Sword Soul)], [Shocking Sword Dao (Perfected Sword Soul)], [Dao of Xun Sword (Perfected Sword Soul)], [Dao of the Kui Sword (Perfected Sword Soul)]


    [Techniques: Water Tracing Sword Technqiue (Perfected), Light Body Skill (Perfected)]


    Currently, to break through to the next realm, he would need over twenty million Cultivation Points, and if he had a Nine-Transformation Golden Pill to consume, it would take a little over a century.


    That century is neither long nor short.


    But Yang Ji didn''t want to waste this time in vain; he resolved to venture into the Hell Arena. If he could find the Ziyang Fruit to enhance his Spiritual Root, his cultivation speed would greatly increase, essentially gaining back several decades of life for free.


    Lifespan is valued by everyone, and Yang Ji was no exception.

 Chapter 100: Chapter 87: Killing the Earth Demon, Ziyang Fruit Obtained

    With these thoughts, Yang Ji immediately rose and made his way to the Hell Arena.


    The Hell Arena was on par with the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons and the Ten Directions Training Ground. It was a locale forged by the Mahayana Cultivators of the Sect using Great Divine Power, meant for disciples to undergo trials.


    It was connected to an underground world, the domain of the Earth Demon race.


    The underground world was rich in ores, Spirit Veins, and various rare materials. The Sect used Divine Power to carve out a rtively fertile training ground, which all disciples could enter to explore and cultivate themselves.


    However, since it was a training ground, there were dangers.


    ording to the records, many disciples who ventured into the training grounds each year would perish, but equally, the rewards were also very substantial.


    Some disciples delved deep into the underground world and managed to find many rare treasures, such as Earth Spirit Milk, Myriad Iron Essence, Supreme Spirit Mines, Immortal Crystal Stones, and so on.


    Despite the dangers, where there were benefits, nothing could hold back the many disciples who still went.


    ...


    After several Teleportation Arrays, Yang Ji now arrived in front of a pcebeled "Entrance to the Hell Arena."


    The hall was bustling with activity, with numerous disciplesing and going. He immediately found a less crowded teleportation passage and proceeded through it.


    "Is the fellow disciple here to enter the Hell Arena?" a Divine Transformation Steward guarding the Teleportation Array stopped Yang Ji.


    "Yes, elder brother, I n to experience the Hell Arena," Yang Ji replied.


    "You can reach the training ground directly through the Teleportation Array beneath your feet. There is a light shield there, within which our Sect''s experts are stationed. However, outside the light shield, you are unprotected and are susceptible to the danger of the Earth Demon race any time," the steward exined.


    "I understand," Yang Ji nodded.


    "Good, in that case, you can proceed. Be careful and try not to venture too deep alone," the steward cautioned.


    Yang Ji nodded in acknowledgment, took his ce on the teleportation array, and after a dizzying whirl, he had arrived in the underground world.


    Although it was underground, it wasn''t entirely dark here; it seemed as though the worlds above and below were inverted.


    There was a sky here too, albeit a dark one, with only some tiny luminescent organisms floating in the void, casting small dots of light that lent the underground world a touch of brightness.


    The region was filled with rich ck soil, which had a strong earthy smell.


    There were mountain ranges and rivers, but seldom green vegetation, overall presenting a dark palette.


    Yang Ji nced back and saw a pce from whence radiated a light shield covering a radius of ten miles.


    Clearly, this was the protective barrier.


    Yang Ji checked the map in his sea of consciousness, followed the directions, and flew forward.


    It wasn''t long before he had left the confines of the light shield.


    For safety''s sake, he stopped flying and started walking across the ck soil.


    This ce belonged to the Earth Demon race after all; flying would be too conspicuous. If a Demon Lord noticed him, he could be snatched up from miles away¡ªso it was best not to draw too much attention.


    Thus, he moved forward with his aura concealed, traveling several hundred miles until suddenly, Yang Ji opened his eyes and saw a message disyed, "Three Lesser Earth Demon Kings are lurking in a pit ahead."


    Three Lesser Earth Demon Kings?


    They were equivalents of beings in the Nascent Soul Realm, and he had unexpectedly encountered three at once.


    The three Earth Demon Kings blocked his essential path forward. As Yang Ji pondered, he quietly approached, his ears picking up faint sounds of sinisterughter.


    "Hey, these humans really have a death wish, daring toe to our Earth Demon race''s territory for training. It''s simply inviting death. The treasures beneath the earth are not for them to touch."


    "Human Cultivators are excellent supplements. Eating one is worth years, even a decade, of hard cultivation, and they taste exquisite. The more the better, I hope they keeping."


    "Hey, I heard the other day, the Red Bank Demon Emperor used a treasure to set a trap and devoured many Dao Sect disciples. Their flesh was savory, the experience was so satisfying."


    "We mustn''t be careless. Among the Dao Sect disciples are powerful individuals. There''s one named Qing Feng, a Divine Transformation Cultivator, who barged in for a hundred thousand miles, ying many of our Demon Kings with such arrogance. Even our Chi Xiao Demon Sage personally intervened but failed to capture him, enraging the Demon Lord."


    "Indeed, the Wuji Dao Sect has nock of fierce individuals, but how could our Earth Demon race be without masters? We simply kill each other. It''s been long since I tasted human Cultivators; I miss it."


    "Hey, we''ve staked out here today, and if we could run into a female human Cultivator, that would be perfect. I''d draw her Yin essence while enjoying her tender flesh, just thinking about it makes it delightful."


    "Really? How wonderful?" Suddenly, a cold voice echoed in the ears of the three Earth Demon Kings.


    "Who?"


    Caught off guard, a fearsome and oppressive aura enveloped them, causing them to pale in shock, and they all red and drew their des, retreating three zhang in rm.


    By now, Yang Ji had also gotten a clear look at their appearances.


    One Earth Demon had a green face and sharp fangs, with spikes growing on its back.


    Another Earth Demon was covered in armor, with a gaping maw.


    The third Earth Demon had the feet and ws of a beast and resembled the human race, except for the horns on its head.


    Upon seeing Yang Ji, the three demons eximed in anger and shock, "A human cultivator?"


    "Exactly!" The response they received was a dazzling radiance and an unparalleled Sword Qi. As Yang Ji spread the sword wings on his back, countless sharp strands of Sword Qi formed a strangling pattern,unching an attack with iparable speed and instantly cleaving the three stunned Earth Demon Kings in half.


    The peerless and zing Sword Qi passed through the bodies of the three demons, annihting their Primordial Spirits along with it.


    In a blink of an eye, the three demons were dead.


    "Heh heh, these demon chiefs encountered you, a star of ughter, and still thought about feasting on flesh... oh, no, they dared to provoke the Lord, even wanting to eat your flesh, truly courting death. Let me consume them to avenge the Lord, whoa!"


    The Buddha Child suddenly flew out from the sleeve, his body wrapped in billowing dark qi and surging demon me, transforming into a giant demonic mouth that seemed capable of swallowing the heavens and earth, and instantly devoured the bodies of the three Earth Demon Kings.


    After the Buddha Child retracted his Divine Skills, he belched contentedly, patted his belly, and revealed a satisfied expression.


    "You little rascal," Yang Ji said with a sidelong nce.


    "Heh heh, Lord, their bodies would be a waste just lying there; it''s better to let me consume them to increase my cultivation. Once I grow stronger, I can serve the Lord even better," said the Buddha Child with a sheepish smile.


    "What Divine Skill is this?" Yang Ji asked.


    "Lord, this is Buddha-Demon Devours Heaven and Earth, a Great Divine Power from the Buddha-Demon Scripture. With this Divine Skill, I can consume all things to increase my magical power," Buddha Child replied with a chuckle.


    Yang Ji gave him a nce and said nothing further. The Buddha Child promptly dove back into his sleeve.


    Along the way, he encountered several ferocious Earth Demons, all of which he dispatched.


    The Buddha Child hid in the sleeve, consuming as they went, very content.


    Following the map, and delving deep for thirty thousand li, Yang Ji finally arrived at the side of a mountain.


    The mountain was bare, covered with disorderly rocks, nothing special to look at.


    However, ording to the map, the Ziyang Tree was inside a cave within this mountain range.


    Following the faint aura emitted by the map, after searching for a while, Yang Ji finally noticed something on a rock wall.


    The aura emanating from the rock wall was identical to thating from the map given to him by Elder Chun Ye.


    "There''s a seal! It seems that there was originally a cave here, and it appears Elder Chun Ye had secretly sealed it in the past," Yang Ji said with a look of joy.


    At that moment, perhaps in response to the aura on the rock wall, the map in his mind transformed into a stream of light that shot out and hit the rock wall.


    Suddenly, the rock wall rippled like water, and with a sh of spiritual light, the cave reappeared.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji took a peek inside, and a look of joy spread across his face; he then teleported inside.


    When he emerged, his face was brimming with a smile, clearly indicating that he had obtained three mature Ziyang Fruits within.


    Three of them, enough to raise his Spiritual Root to a superior level.


    Yang Ji had not expected to obtain the Ziyang Fruits so easily; it truly was a stroke of good fortune.


    He could not help but wonder, perhaps he too was a child of destiny; otherwise, why would his luck be so good?


    Despite his tion, he did not forget that this was the Hell Arena, so after concealing the Cave Mansion, he left the ce.


    (To be continuedter.)

 Chapter 101: Chapter 88: Rescue, Boldly Making a Move

    Yang Ji didn''t linger in the Hell Arena. He followed his original path and hurried back.


    But just as he had left for a hundred li, the Life and Death Talisman he carried suddenly produced an extremely strong vibration.


    "One signal, two signals, three signals, four signals... a total of fifteen signals, almost at the same time. Could it be that fifteen disciples encountered danger simultaneously?" Yang Ji took out the Life and Death Talisman with his opposite hand, his brows furrowing.


    He looked in one direction, all the vibrations pointed to the front-right.


    While Yang Ji was pondering, he put away the Life and Death Talisman and stealthily followed the direction of the distress signal.


    He closed his pores, concealed his breath, gathered his spirit, and made no slightest movement.


    Yang Ji crept along the ground without giving away the slightest trace of his presence.


    His breathing was adjusted to be long and subtle, barely perceptible, and his spirit was closely guarded, daring not to have the slightest fluctuation.


    When he was in hiding, he was like a stone that, unless seen, would not be discovered.


    Following the guidance of the Life and Death Talisman, it wasn''t long before he arrived at the edge of a valley.


    "Earth Demons! A group of Earth Demons! How could there be so many Earth Demons?"


    At first nce, Yang Ji was slightly surprised. Above the valley, flocks of Earth Demons were flying, and screeching in mid-air. The sky within a li waspletely blocked off.


    From within the valley, bursts of energy fluctuations emerged, and several small ck spots could be seen fighting.


    The Earth Demons hovered in mid-air, all looking towards the valley below, their excited roars resonating endlessly.


    "Are disciples of the Wuji Dao Sect trapped inside the valley? With so many Earth Demons, the situation for the disciples below must be very grave indeed."


    Yang Ji focused his gaze and saw that there were at least hundreds of Earth Demons. The vast majority of them were spectating a battle between two powerful beings.


    One was a woman in a purple dress with an extremely sharp temperament, while the other had horns on his head and a human-like figure¡ªan Earth Demon.


    At the scene, Yang Ji''s pupils dted, realizing that the one fighting the woman was actually an Earth Demon Emperor, an entity as powerful as a human Divinity Transformation cultivator.


    And the woman, capable of fighting it, was clearly a Divinity Transformation powerhouse as well.


    "Hmm?" ncing around the valley, Yang Ji''s expression changed slightly. Around the fight between the two powerful figures, many injured Dao Sect disciplesy struggling to breathe on the ground.


    "So many Dao Sect disciples are injured?" Yang Ji''s eyebrows were tightly furrowed as he thought, "They must have fallen into the trap of the Earth Demon Emperor."


    As his gaze shifted, he noticed that apart from the previously mentioned Divine Transforming Female Cultivator, there were two others still inbat, guarding the wounded disciples.


    One was a child about eight years old, who was not wearing the purple sect garments, but a white robe instead.


    Hovering above his head was a Sun Moon Wheel, filled with the power of pure yang that was surging intensely. As the Sun Moon Wheel revolved, it emitted dazzling brilliance, as forceful as if a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator were striking with all their might.


    His face was youthful, but his eyes showed a stubborn resistance, unwilling to retreat an inch. That way, with the Sun Moon Wheel turning wildly above him, spewing divine light, scores of Earth Demons dared not approach. It was as if all evil could not infringe, and all demons could not enter.


    What surprised Yang Ji was that the Sun Moon Wheel was actually a Supreme Treasure Device, hence the enormous power.


    It was just a pity that the cultivator using it was of low cultivation, only at the Golden Core early stage, and could not unleash its full potential.


    Yet even so, the horde of Earth Demons dared not approach.


    Beyond this child, there was another person who remained standing.


    She was a female, battling a high-ranking Earth Demon King. Although the woman also had the strength of the Nascent Soul Third Realm, she was flustered and merely defensive, with ws exposed everywhere.


    "Hehe, such a beautiful human woman, I like," said the high-ranking Earth Demon King, a ck light shing on his body. His ferocious face transformed and, in the next instant, he became a man in a ck robe, weaving around her. In the midst of battle, he surprisingly showed mercy and did not strike with all his might. It seemed he was toying with her.


    The Female Inner Sect Disciple was furiously dodging his relentless attacks, her face flushed with shame and anger, yet she was speechlessly enraged.


    The two were not much different in realm, but herbat abilities were far inferior to the high-ranking Earth Demon King.


    "Evil demon, die!"


    The Female Inner Sect Disciple shouted angrily, her eyebrows frosted over as her attacks grew sharper.


    "Hehe, I''ve heard plenty of such righteous words, but I never expected them to sound so solemning from you. You startled me so much that I nearly got tricked, almost believing myself to be a bloodthirsty demon king," the high-ranking Earth Demon King taunted.


    "Since you describe our Earth Demon race in such negative terms, I shall take the role of a demon king today. In front of your fellow brothers and sisters, I will absorb your yin essence while slowly biting you to death. It will be a long process, which should prove quite interesting, hehe."


    "Shameless vile demon, face my sword!"


    The Female Inner Sect Disciple was trembling with fury, her beautifullyposed face marred by anger, as her flying sword whistled around her, turning into streaks of light as it shed towards the Earth Demon King.

 Chapter 102: Chapter 88: Rescue, Boldly Making a Move_2

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    But the Earth Demon King was powerful, striking the iing Flying Sword with just one palm and hand,ughing mockingly as he said, "Sword Control Technique? It''s not yet skillful enough, not even enough to scratch my fur. Go back and practice for a few hundred more years. Oh no, you no longer have the chance."


    "Hahaha..." The gang of demons circling in mid-air kept up their jeeringughter, pointing and gesturing. If the Earth Demon King hadn''t wanted to toy with that Female Inner Sect Disciple, they might have already swooped down.


    "Following Lord Demon King on a rampage, we''ve indeed had our fill of flesh and blood, but we''ve yet to taste the delicate flesh of a female disciple. I wonder how that would taste!"


    "Hee hee, we''ll soon find out that vor, as the Hades Devil Emperor will soon y that resisting Divine Transforming Female Cultivator above."


    The Earth Demons fantasized endlessly, making various strange noises as they spoke, akin to the singing of resentful women, emitting bewitching sounds meant to confuse the mind and erode the will.


    Even though such tricks were useless against the skilled, several injured disciples below sumbed to these wiles in an instant.


    Listening to that soul-entrapping melody, several injured female and male disciples below began to look dazed, their eyes unfocused as if they had lost their senses.


    Their souls seemed to drift, dissociating as if about to leave their bodies, their inner beings a void, as if abandoned by the world, leaving them in a hollow state.


    With hundreds of Earth Demons emitting a demonic chorus, even Yang Ji felt slightly affected due to his concentration, let alone the disciples whose mental fortitude was not as strong as his. Their eyes grew hollow, resembling walking corpses, having lost their souls and bing lifeless.


    "Hee hee, these humans are so weak, falling prey to our demon sonic once it''s released!"


    "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!"


    In the sky, the Divine Transforming Female Cultivator battling the Hades Devil Emperor sensed the scene below and unleashed her sound wave divine skill, echoing the word "Wake up" everywhere in the void.


    The echoing sounds, like the surging waves of the ocean, came in tumultuous waves, resonating in the very depths of every Dao Sect Disciple''s soul.


    In just a moment, the Dao Sect Disciples who were confused by the Earth Demons awakened suddenly, looking around in astonishment and quickly recovering after realizing theirpse.


    They found themselves eating stones, gnawing on mud, performing all sorts of inconceivable acts, leaving them utterly embarrassed.


    "Damned human woman, how dare you disrupt our entertainment. We''ll make sure to devour your fleshter, making you wish for death while in agony!"


    "Hee hee, that''s food for our Lord Demon Emperor, do you dare to overstep?"


    The awakened disciples on the ground, hearing these mocking words, had eyes filled with killing intent, yet felt helpless and exasperated.


    "Sister Liu, what should we do? With so many Earth Demons, we''re surely doomed!"


    The Nascent Soul Third Realm Liu surnamed Female Inner Sect Disciple stood in front of her peers, wielding her Flying Sword, slicing through with fierce sword light, repelling the provoking Earth Demon Kings one after another.


    Hearing her junior''s question, she quickly said, "Don''t be afraid, we have already sent out a Life and Death Talisman for rescue. Perhaps our rescuers are already on their way."


    "Sister, with so many Earth Demons, we probably won''tst until the Sect''s rescue arrives; we''ll have been poisoned by then."


    "Junior Sister, don''t speak such disheartening words. To fight the Earth Demons, we must have confidence. If your mind shows weakness, that is precisely when the Earth Demons can strike. We must believe we can ovee the Earth Demons. Keeping our minds free of weaknesses, even numerous demons are just whetstones. Isn''t our purpose here to train ourselves?


    Remember, never give up on yourself," urged Sister Liu sternly.


    "Hee hee, help? Stop deluding yourselves."


    "Fear, tremble! The more negative emotions you have, the more excited we be. It makes you tastier to consume and bolsters our strength."


    The speaking Demon Kings were strong, novice Earth Demon Kings, their aura even stronger than the three Earth Demon Kings that Yang Ji had previously in.


    "That Female Inner Sect Disciple looks like she can''t hold out much longer. Although she''s in the Nascent Soul Third Realm and her moves are exceptionally sharp, she practices Water Attribute Cultivation Technique and spells, which can hardly damage these tough-skinned Earth Demons. She''ll exhaust herself eventually at this rate."


    "At this point, even if I were to go and get reinforcements, it would be toote. By the time I return, they might all be reduced to a pile of bones."


    Yang Ji''s brow furrowed as he gave themand to the Buddha Child to go and get help with the Life and Death Talisman while he prepared to face off against the high-level Earth Demon King.


    With equal rank in battle, he feared not even the high-level Earth Demon King, as the newly acquired Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth gave him courage.


    The Buddha Child, recognizing the severity of the situation, immediately followed Yang Ji''smand and went to the base to seek aid from an elder.


    Just as the Buddha Child had departed, an unexpected change urred on the battlefield below.


    "Bang!"


    A loud explosion sounded as the Female Inner Sect Disciple was hit by the Earth Demon King and fell from the sky. With a splutter, she spat out arge mouthful of blood, her vitality instantly withered, and she was clearly gravely injured.


    "Sister Liu!"


    The child disciple surrounded her immediately, shielding her with his body.


    "Hee hee, I''ve grown bored. It''s time to end this!"


    The high-level Earth Demon King descended from the skies, his ck robe pping noisily, stirring a cloud of dust and ash that obscured everyone''s sight.


    "Hee hee, beautiful girl. You managed to fight with me for three hundred rounds despite recently advancing to the Nascent Soul Third Realm. Truly a rare beauty with both looks and talent; I''ll be sure to dote on you well afterward."


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 Chapter 103: Chapter 88: Rescue, Boldly Taking Action_3

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    The Earth Demon King chuckled wickedly, slowly advancing, with a dark mass of Demon Soldiers swirling excitedly behind him.


    "Lord Demon King, please make your move soon, we can barely contain ourselves."


    "Haha, it''s time for a feast, time for a feast, I can hardly wait."


    Upon hearing these words, the expression of the Dao Sect disciples changed drastically as they hastily retreated while guarding Elder Sister Liu.


    "Demon, how dare you!" Above in the sky, the Divine Transforming Female Cultivator couldn''t contain her anger and was about tounch an attack, but she was blocked by the Earth Demon Emperor opposite her.


    "Your opponent is me!" the Earth Demon Emperor said coldly.


    One high-ranking Earth Demon King nced up at the sky and then rxed again, a lewd smile curling up at the corner of his mouth as he moved in slowly like a gentleman, adjusting his robe as he approached.


    The horde of Earth Demons didn''t rush to ughter the Dao Sect disciples because they enjoyed the thrill of witnessing the terror on others'' faces.


    Pushing people into the abyss of despair and then reveling in their helpless, copsing expressions was exactly what they relished.


    "Demon, do you truly intend to kill us? Are you not afraid that the strong cultivators of my sect will suppress you under the earth''s mes, scorching your Primordial Spirit for a thousand years, making you repent in agony?" Elder Sister Liu said with an extremely ugly expression, rebuking in a piercing voice.


    "The underworld is the domain of our Earth Demon n, why would we fear the Wuji Dao Sect?"


    The Earth Demon King''s smile hinted at ill intentions as he suddenly waved his hand andmanded, "Kill them all."


    "Finally, the feast begins, I''ve been looking forward to this far too much!"


    A sky full of demons pressed down, cackling strangely, their bloodthirsty faces grotesque and terrifying.


    But just as the horde of demons was about to descend upon the disciples of the Wuji Dao Sect, a swath of Sword Light suddenly shed in the sky, filling it with the sharp and unmatched Sword Qi.


    The Sword Qi sliced through the void, hissing,


    and in an instant, sixty percent of the Earth Demons were cleaved into several pieces, dead beyond dead.


    The high-ranking Earth Demon King felt a chill down his spine, and turned around in horror to a piercingly sharp white brilliance.


    That was the deadly light of a Flying Sword, with no time to dodge, the high-ranking Earth Demon King concentrated his Divine Skills and threw out a punch.


    ng!


    The Flying Sword reverberated and was deflected, but the high-ranking Earth Demon King was also forced back three steps by the blow.


    Looking upon the blood mist in the sky, his face was now sullen, his body shaking, and fury consumed him like a raging inferno.


    "Damned humans! Killing my children, you will die!"


    The high-ranking Earth Demon King roared, ring intently into the sky.


    In the valley, the disciples of the Wuji Dao Sect also turned their heads hastily to look up into the sky.


    Without anyone noticing, a figure had appeared above the valley, standing tall like a sword piercing the heavens, an imposing figure radiating sharpness.


    "Nascent Soul realm? Junior Brother, run quickly."


    When Elder Sister Liu saw who had arrived, her beautiful face, which had just shown a glimmer of hope, changed instantly, and she quickly warned.


    Yang Ji turned his head, nced at Elder Sister Liu, and said, "Elder Sister, you have all worked hard. Leave the rest to me. I''ve already sent word to the elders, and I believe they will arrive shortly. What we need to do is to dy as much as possible."


    Turning his head, he looked thoughtfully at the raging high-ranking Earth Demon King and said, "High-ranking Earth Demon King, I wonder if my Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth can smack you dead."


    The Earth Demon King, unable to hold back his fury, exploded his ck robe with a roar, "Damned human, I''m going to tear you apart!"


    "Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth!" Yang Ji eximed lowly, and behind him, a Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth towering over a hundred feet tall appeared, linked to the great tendencies of the heavens and the earth, throwing a punch that cleaved across the skies, striking fiercely at the high-ranking Earth Demon King.


    The high-ranking Earth Demon King let out a furious roar and summoned his own Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, a Chi Demon Dharma Form with horns on its head.


    The two Dharma Aspects filled the space between heaven and earth, shing with full force, shaking the very air andnd.


    With a thunderous boom, powerful energy surged wildly in all directions. With one move, the Chi Demon Dharma Form was forced back three steps.


    "How is this possible?" The high-ranking Earth Demon King''s expression changed, disbelief evident on his face.


    Seeing this scene, Elder Sister Liu''s eyes shed with shock, "Such a strong Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, perhaps this junior brother truly can save us."


    "Elder Sister, his Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth looks somewhat like the True Rigidity Dharma Form; I''ve never seen it before. Is it powerful?" another disciple asked, seeing the admiration in Elder Sister Liu''s eyes.


    Elder Sister Liu took a deep breath, her emotions slowly calming, and with a surprised look on her face, she said,


    "Strong, very strong! You must know that the Chi Demon Dharma Form isparable to the powerful True Rigidity Dharma Form, and now it has been pushed back. Moreover, it''s by a junior whose cultivation is even lower than his, so you can see how powerful this junior''s Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth is."


    "Could this brother''s Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth possibly be our sect''s Wuji Immortal King Avatar?" the other disciples asked in amazement.


    "No, but it''s not far off," Elder Sister Liu said with delight.


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 Chapter 105: Chapter 90 Sects Attitude

    "Has this old bastard lost his mind? Sect Master, why did he suddenly attack you?" Buddha Child cursed in shock from within the sleeve.


    Seeing the square-faced elder reach out to grab him, Yang Ji''splexion changed, aware that he could not possibly fend off the palm. He attempted to teleport away but found the momentum of heaven and earth suppressed, leaving him unable to move an inch.


    Just as the palm neared his face, a voice as gentle as a spring breeze and rain suddenly rang in his ears.


    "Elder Qi, what''s going on? Why did you suddenly make a move against our sect''s disciple?" Without anyone noticing, a figure had quietly appeared in front of Yang Ji. With a wave of his hand, a divine light shed and the square-faced elder''s imposing palm of Daoist energy dissipated into nothingness.


    "Sect... Sect Master, you..." Elder Qi''s movements halted, utterly unexpected that Wang Tianli would intervene.


    "Let''s hear the full story. I will ensure justice here. There''s no need for you, Elder Qi, to jump to conclusions and startle others byshing out first," Wang Tianli said with a gentle smile.


    "Sect Master, this disciple is cultivating the Humanoid Weapon, which is a technique from the Eastern Orthodox Demon Emperor. Our sect''s elders have died at the hands of that demon, and I recognize this technique very well," Elder Qi said vehemently.


    "This disciple''s heart is not righteous, cultivating demonic techniques. I suggest we take him to the life-and-death stage for execution to preserve the integrity of our sect," Elder Qi continued with a harsh tone.


    "Oh? A technique from the Eastern Orthodox Demon Emperor, the Humanoid Weapon?" Wang Tianli turned his head and looked at Yang Ji with curiosity.


    "Execution? Damn it, this old stick is vicious. Just because you''re cultivating a body refining technique, he wants to execute you? If he knew I was cultivating the Demonic Buddha Sutra, would he not y me alive? Sect Master, the practices of this Dao Sect are too brutal. Why don''t we join the Demon Sect?


    The technique you''re cultivating is from the Demon Emperor; surely, bing a Demon Child wouldn''t be difficult," Buddha Child said in a panicked telepathic message, desperately clutching onto Yang Ji''s robe, fearing being discovered and chopped to pieces.


    "Execution? You can''t kill big brother! He''s a good person," Yang Tong suddenly said, scrunching up his nose.


    Facing the fierce questioning from Elder Qi, Yang Ji remained even moreposed, giving a respectful bow and said in a deep voice, "In disciple''s view, there is no such thing as demonic or righteous techniques. Techniques are merely means to pursue longevity. Good or bad depends on the heart, and it is up to the cultivator to control them."


    "A mere disciple trying to argue sophistry! Sect Master, I suggest we detain him first," Elder Qi retorted, flinging his sleeve with a cold voice.


    "Sect Master, who exactly did this Eastern Orthodox Demon Emperor kill to fill this old man with such deep resentment? To the extent that he vents his anger to such a degree and calls for the killing of his own sect disciples?" Buddha Child muttered angrily, her eyes darting back and forth.


    Wang Tianli looked at the two with a smile and said, "Setting aside the technique, there isn''t really any grudge between you two, right?"


    Elder Qi''s expression faltered, and he nodded.


    "If that''s the case, why the hot temper? Elder Qi, you really should work on that impulsive nature of yours. In front of disciples, it is not proper to lose yourposure," Wang Tianli said with a gentle smile.


    Elder Qi''s demeanor flickered, and he reined in his anger, staring at Yang Ji and saying, "I''m the senior of the Hall of Rewarding Virtue and Punishing Vice, responsible for punishing the evil. Considering your ignorance and the wrong technique you have learned, if you are willing to sever the Humanoid Weapon yourself, you may avoid the sect''s punishment.


    Aspensation, I am willing to provide you with a body refining technique to cultivate."


    For me to sever my own foundation? Ridiculous! This was tantamount to destroying his path to immortality, cutting off his road to longevity; it was something he absolutely could not do.


    Yet, faced with a situation stronger than him, Yang Ji dared not be overly obstinate, but he couldn''t remain silent either; he had to fight for his own interests and thus replied in a modest yet dignified tone, "Isn''t what the Elder saying a bit too severe?"


    "Severe? You''re cultivating the Demon Emperor''s technique, it''s not severe at all!" Elder Qi scoffed coldly.


    Wang Tianli looked at Elder Qi and said with a warm smile, "Not every technique from the Demonic Path is bad, nor is everyone from the Demon Sect evil. That''s not the standard to judge all right and wrong."


    "Elder Qi, you mustn''t let your mood be influenced by the Eastern Orthodox Demon Emperor. If you use this as a pretext to punish our sect''s disciple, wouldn''t you have lost another game to the Demon Emperor?"


    "In my view, the fact that this disciple received the inheritance of the Demon Sect''s Sect Master shows that he is a person of great destiny. The technique has fallen into the hands of our Dao Sect disciple; this round was lost by the Demon Emperor, marking the influx of fortune from the Demon Sect to our sect. This is a good thing, so why should we punish him?"


    "In a sense, this disciple has even recaptured a victory for you, Elder Qi, and for our sect," Wang Tianli added.


    Elder Qi paused, mumbling, "That... There is some sense to what Sect Master says."


    Meanwhile, in the Wuji Pavilion, high upon the Ninth Heavens.


    All the big shots of the Wuji Dao Sect were watching the matter through the Heaven-Watching Mirror.


    Wuji Zi suddenly asked, "Gentlemen, how do you perceive this situation?"


    An elder of the Mahayana replied, "Tian Li is not wrong. In a way, our Sect has indeed absorbed some of the fate of his Tianming Demon Sect. Cultivation techniques are just one way of cultivation, and in the end, they must return to the true self. As such a major sect, we shouldn''t muddle through the mud; we must raise our sights higher and broaden our minds."


    Another Mahayana elder said, "As long as one is loyal to the Sect, does not vite the heavenly principles and human rtions, there''s no need to be so extreme in our methods. Among us present, who hasn''t contemted the teachings of various schools? Evil and demonic cannot be superficially defined."


    "Right and wrong are just a matter of perspective. Since he is one of our Dao Sect members, how can we judge him with the de of the Demon Sect?" Yet another Mahayana elder spoke.


    The beautiful woman suddenly smiled, "Hehe, this is actually an internal matter of your sect. Strictly speaking, I shouldn''t interfere. However, since he blocked an Earth Demon for my son, I feel I must speak up for him."


    "This disciple, on his own, stood against the Earth Demon for the sake of his fellow disciples, showing his kind heart and bravery¡ªa far cry from those self-serving and cunning."


    "Moreover, I''ve heard of this Humanoid Weapon. It''s simply a technique for Body Refining and Divine Cultivation, not one of those demonic practices that consume flesh and gnaw on souls; it cannot be considered evil."


    "Our Dao child Fang Wanyang even received the inheritance of the Ancient Demon Emperor Chong Lou, and he''s doing just fine, isn''t he? Every prominent figure harbors the legacy of many traditions. Without the fate involving the cultivation techniques of various schools, one would merely be mediocrity."


    The beautiful woman nced sideways with a smile, "Sect Master of Infinity, you need not remain silent, for I believe you already have a resolution in mind."


    Wuji Zi smiled slightly and said, "Zi Yu is absolutely correct."


    He then looked at an elder and instructed, "Tell Tian Li and Elder Qi to let this matter go."


    After a pause, he added, "This disciple has good understanding, having integrated the Dharma Aspect of True Rigidity with the Humanoid Weapon, which shows great potential. Besides, his fate is strong; he is a man who ys with the winds and clouds. From today on, begin to notionally assess him ording to the requirements for true discipleship.


    During this period, do not deliberately interfere with his cultivation, and let''s see how his fate unfolds."


    Thest sentence hemunicated via telepathy, heard only by the four Mahayana elders.


    ...


    The Hell Arena.


    Above everyone''s heads, the vital energy suddenly stirred. A spiraling vortex of spiritual energy quickly appeared in the sky, followed by the emergence of an image.


    It depicted a cloud-shrouded expanse of the Ninth Heavens Fairnd, with numerous extraordinary figures seated in meditation.


    One of the dignified elders slowly spoke, "By the order of the Sect Master, let this matter be dropped. Elder Qi is not to pursue the disciple''s responsibility any further. This disciple''s defense against the Earth Demon is meritorious; reward him with one hundred Nascent Soul Pills."


    As he spoke, he waved out a stream of spiritual light, showering down in front of Yang Ji, containing the one hundred Nascent Soul Pills.


    "Haha, Master, the tables have turned. I was ready to make a run for it, but now it seems there''s no need," the Buddha Child said with a chuckle.


    Yang Ji was also taken aback, but he quickly regained hisposure, epted the medicine pills, and bowed, "Thank you for the Sect''s reward!"


    "Hmm, you are a good disciple, I hope you cultivate well in the future, and attain the Dao early," the elder said with a warm voice.


    "I will certainly cultivate diligently and not disappoint the expectations of the Sect," Yang Ji bowed and said.


    Elder Qi, suddenly hearing the "milder" tone of the conversation above with Yang Ji, was struck with a chill in his heart. He nced at Yang Ji and immediately cupped his hands toward the sky, "I willply with the Sect Master''s orders!"


    "Hmm!" The dignified elder nodded, then turned to Wang Tianli, "Tian Li, take the injured disciples back for recuperation."


    Wang Tianli gave a slight smile and nodded in agreement.

 Chapter 106: Chapter 91 Conditions for Becoming a Taoist Child

    The matter at the Hell Arena had concluded, and Yang Ji returned to the Sect through the Teleportation Array.


    He had never imagined that Fu Dongliu was actually the Sect Master of Tianming Demon Sect.


    Learning about the Humanoid Weapon, he almost delivered himself to the life-and-death stage.


    Fortunately, things took a favorable turn, otherwise, the consequences would have been unpredictable.


    This trip to the Hell Arena not only yielded the Ziyang Fruit that could enhance one''s Spiritual Root but alsoted him a Great Rejuvenation Pill that could extend his lifespan by ten years.


    In addition, he obtained a hundred bottles of Nascent Soul Pill, truly a stroke of incredible fortune.


    Yang Ji stood in the sky, not immediately returning to his residence but instead went to the Personnel Hall of the Sect.


    Having sessfully broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm, he was now qualified to be an Inner Sect Disciple, and the privileges he enjoyed would be elevated ordingly.


    Once his identity was verified, he was to be granted an Immortal Mountain, and the benefits of the Medicine Pills he had been receiving would also upgrade from Golden Core quality to the far more potent Nine-Transformation Golden Pill.


    Such matters concerning his own benefits naturally could not be dyed, and he headed straight to the Personnel Hall.


    Inside the Personnel Hall.


    Identity verification was simple. After confirmation, Yang Ji officially became an Inner Sect Disciple and selected an uninhabited Immortal Mountain from the map provided by the elders.


    At this moment, Yang Ji stood high in the sky, with Chong Yuan and others standing behind him, all looking toward the towering thousand-feet-high Immortal Mountain in front of them.


    The mountain was shrouded in dense Spiritual Energy, covered with lush pine and cypress trees, cascading waterfalls, and pces that stood tall between the mid-mountain and the peak.


    Atop the mountainy a clear pond, surrounded by endless flower fields and Spiritual Beasts soaring through the air.


    Around the main peak, there were countless straight peaks standing guard.


    Calling it an Immortal Mountain was an understatement; all the peaks within fifty leagues were his domain.


    Seeing this scene, Buddha Child immediately jumped out excitedly, shouting, "Hahaha, finally no need to stay in that cramped room anymore. I call dibs on the pce near the pond on the peak, and none of you are allowed topete with me for it."


    As he spoke, he dashed through the air to get there, moving so fast that he disappeared in the blink of an eye.


    "This guy." Yang Ji was amused by his enthusiasm, and turning to Chong Yuan and the others, he said, "Let''s go too, andter you can each choose a pce for residence."


    "Thank you, revered master," the crowd replied with a smile, nodding their heads.


    Living in a pce on an Immortal Mountain was the best that could be. It was a far cry from the small rooms they upied upon entering the Sect, a difference akin to going frommoner to emperor.


    As they spoke, they flew toward the main peak.


    Yang Ji naturally took up residence in the main hall, while the others chose pces to their liking and settled down.


    Not long after moving in, Yang Ji heard the chaotic calling of Immortal Cranes, which turned out to be Buddha Child chasing them around.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji''s eyelid twitched, and he sternly stopped him, "Don''t you dare eat them."


    "Revered master, don''t worry. These are our own little cranes. How could I eat them? If I were to eat any, it''d be someone else''s cranes. I''m just ying with them," said Buddha Child with a mischievous grin.


    Yang Ji, hearing this, felt somewhat relieved. That little one did have some lines he would not cross, but he still cautioned, "Just don''t mess around, if someone discovers your cultivation of Demon Sect techniques and skins you alive, I can''t save you."


    "Revered master, can you not scare me during broad daylight?" Buddha Child shrank his neck, clearly still somewhat afraid.


    Good that he''s afraid, Yang Ji just didn''t want him to be fearless.


    "Revered master, I''ve checked around, and the spiritual fields on the mountain are all unused; we can nt some Spiritual Medicine. Also, the Spiritual Beasts need to be fed and managed, and can''t just be let loose. Besides, someone needs to take care of the flowers and nts all over the mountain.


    How about I go to the Sect and find some Servant Disciples toe and take care of them?" Chong Yuan suggested.


    "Alright, now that we have our own Immortal Mountain, we must not let its grandeur slip. You have full authority to take care of these matters," Yang Ji immediately said.


    "Then, I''ll take Wei Feng with me to select some clever and talented Servant Disciples to manage things," Chong Yuan said and, along with the refined middle-aged Wei Feng, flew out of the Immortal Mountain and toward the distance.


    By evening, they had brought thirty-six young male and thirty-six young female Disciples to the Immortal Mountain.


    Yang Ji stood at the peak at that moment, embracing the breeze, his purple robe undting in the open air; the thick mist flowing slowly past him as he gradually merged with the Immortal Mountain, slowly bing an immortal part of this picturesquendscape.


    Watching the bustling crowd, a sudden sense of warmth and rxation emerged in his heart.


    Why do we cultivate?


    Isn''t it just to be stronger, and to provide a safe haven for our loved ones?


    "By the way, revered master, our Immortal Mountain doesn''t have a name yet. Why don''t you give it one?" While he mused, the smiling young man Wei Ming suddenly spoke up.


    "Then let''s call it Dao Peak. The peak where one hears about the Dao, questions the Dao, and attains the Dao," said Yang Ji in a light tone.


    "Dao Peak? What a fine name for Dao Peak!" Suddenly, a voiceughing reverberated from the skies.


    Yang Ji looked sideways and saw, not knowing when, a handsome and towering figure had appeared; charismatic and extraordinary, with a warm smile on his face¡ªthis person was none other than Wang Tian Li, one of the top ten Dao children.


    "Unsure of what brings Brother Wang here, I regret not being able to wee you from afar. Please forgive me," With such an esteemed figure present, not knowing the reason for his visit, Yang Ji made sure not to neglect courtesy and quickly stepped forward to greet him, maintaining the necessary respect.


    This person was at the Fushion Realm, powerful and had spoken on his behalf in the Hell Arena before. Yang Ji indeed held a good impression of him.


    "I''vee uninvited, please don''t hold it against me, brother," Wang Tian Li said with a smile.

 Chapter 107: Chapter 91 Conditions for Becoming a Taoist Child_2

    "Senior Brother, pleasee into the hall and have a seat," Yang Ji said, ncing sideways beforemanding Chong Yuan, "Chong Yuan, have someone serve tea."


    "There''s no need for trouble, my visit today is to discuss something with Junior Brother, and I''d like to speak with you alone," Wang Tianli said.


    "Senior Brother has something to discuss with me?" Yang Ji''s gaze flickered and he looked at him once before walking into the great hall together.


    Inside the main hall, the two sat facing each other.


    "May I ask the reason for Senior Brother''s visit?" Yang Ji asked softly.


    "I''ll get straight to the point. I''m here to propose an exchange for the Humanoid Weapon in Junior Brother''s possession," Wang Tianli said with a smile.


    "Senior Brother wishes to exchange for my Humanoid Weapon?" Yang Ji asked with a stern expression.


    "I know this is abrupt, but please don''t refuse just yet. I want to ask you a question first," Wang Tianli said, "Do you have any ambitions on your path of cultivation?"


    Yang Ji didn''t know why he asked this question, but after some thought, he replied, "Junior Brother doesn''t have any great ambitions, currently I just wish to be a True Disciple."


    "What does being a True Disciple amount to? Without bing a Daoist, it''s all for naught," Wang Tianli suddenly said earnestly, "Junior Brother, do you know why, among the million disciples of the Dao Sect, there are only ten Daoists?"


    "Is it because the Sect limits the number of Daoists? No."


    "Is it because the Sect''s assessments are too difficult? Also, no."


    "True Disciples inherit the Dao Techniques of the Sect, whereas the reason Daoists have the word ''Dao'' is because their techniques directly originate from the Three Thousand Grand Daos."


    "Before ascending to the Immortal Realm, you have two chances to delve into the Great Dao''s Origin, to see the Three Thousand Grand Daos in their most primal form¡ªthese two opportunities are chances to go against the heavens and change one''s fate."


    "The first time is during the stage of Void Refining when hearing the Dao, when your Pure Yang Primordial Spirit and the Great Dao''s Immortal Body merge, you will be able to see the Origin of heaven and earth, to witness the very primitive form of the Three Thousand Grand Daos."


    "But the Great Dao is too precious; do you think it''s that easy to catch a glimpse of?"


    "When you delve deeply into a Great Dao, you will encounter a Dao Cmity. The humanoid ying Tribtion that the Great Dao transforms into is too terrifying¡ªnearly invincible at its level. You must defeat it to continue contemting the Dao''s Origin within the three days of hearing the Dao."


    "During these three days, every moment is extremely precious. To defeat the Dao Cmity quickly, you need to be strong enough, invincible at your level."


    "Only by ying a Dao Cmity can you continue to contemte the Origin of the Great Dao. If you can''t kill it, then the three days of hearing the Dao will be wasted, and you will also lose your Daoist status."


    "Yes, only by ying a Dao Cmity and absorbing the Great Dao''s Origin, are you qualified to be a Daoist¡ªthis is a strict requirement."


    "If you have greater ambitions, then what does being a Daoist count for?"


    "When you hear the Dao, all Three Thousand Origins present themselves before you¡ªwhat a mad scene is that? Can you resist the urge to contemte just one Great Dao?"


    "But if you contemte two Great Daos, then two Dao Cmities will appear at the same time, two humanoid Dao Cmities invincible at their level battling you. That scene is too intense and terrifying."


    "I consider myself invincible at my level and have only managed to kill three Dao Cmities and obtained merely three kinds of Origin Great Daos?"


    "Merely?" Yang Ji was stunned upon hearing this; it was the first time he learned that such conditions were required to be a Daoist, which amounted to battling against the heavens.


    At this point, Wang Tianli smiled and said, "Junior Brother, to pass the Dao Cmity, you need an invincible body, invincible Primordial Spirit, invincible techniques, and invincible Magical Treasures."


    "The reason I was able to sessfully kill three Dao Cmities back then is that my ''Three Immortals Formation'' yed a role that ounted for nearly thirty percent of the aplishment."


    "I deployed the Three Immortals Formation using my own clone, unleashing nearly three times my own strength, which allowed me to obliterate three humanoid Dao Cmities."


    "Of course, my formidable Dao Devices and techniques also yed a significant role," he said.


    "Junior Brother, if you wish to y the Dao Cmity, powerful Magical Treasures are indispensable; every aspect must not be weak¡ªit''s the only way to have a chance at oveing the Dao Cmity," he said.


    "As for the second time that one can clearly see the origin of the Great Dao, that is when breaking through to Mahayana, and I am currently preparing for the proof of Mahayana," he said.


    "Telling you so much, actually, I just want to use the Supreme Dao Level Formation ''Three Immortals Formation'' in my hand to exchange for the Humanoid Weapon in Junior Brother''s possession," he said.


    Wang Tianliughed as he spoke.


    "Supreme Dao Level Formation? Senior Brother, wouldn''t you be at a loss exchanging such a high-level Formation with me?" Yang Ji''s eyes shed as he looked at him and said.


    "At my level of cultivation, even a slight enhancement in strength does not count as a loss," Wang Tianliughed and said, "In fact, I have quite a number of Body Refining and Divine Cultivation techniques in my hands, but the Humanoid Weapon that Junior Brother has is also of research value to me; that is the main reason I''vee to make the exchange."


    "Junior Brother, if you learn the Three Immortals Formation, it should not be difficult for you to be a True Disciple," he said.


    Yang Ji looked at him and suddenly asked, "Right, Senior Brother, what are the conditions for bing a True Disciple?"


    "True Disciples, huh, it''s a grand battle royale. All the Sects and ns send all the Divine Transforming Early Stage Cultivators who want to be True Disciples into arge Secret Realm, gathering the geniuses and experts of the entire Taichu World. The Dao Sect, Demon Sect, Hundred ns¡ªall Sects, all ns, and experts from all the major races are present.


    With so many expertspeting for the limited True Disciple spots, the intensity is exceptional," he said.


    "The Secret Realm is fraught with danger. To be a True Disciple involves luck, strength, and also the means of making connections. Junior Brother, you will understand when the timees," he said.


    "However, just remember one thing¡ªpower is never out of fashion. When you crush everything with absolute strength, the True Disciple spot is yours," Wang Tianliughed and said, "And this Three Immortals Formation that I have will escort you and increase your chances of sess by thirty percent."


    "What do you think, Junior Brother? Are you willing to exchange techniques with me?" he asked.


    As he spoke, he slowly took out a Jade Slip.


    Yang Ji nced at it¡ª[Supreme Dao Level Formation, Three Immortals Formation].


    "Exchange!" Yang Ji was very decisive; there was no reason not to. Just for the word "Supreme" alone, it was worth the exchange. If the Three Immortals Formation could enhance his strength, what couldn''t be exchanged?


    "Haha, Junior Brother is straightforward!" Hearing this, Wang Tianli could not help butugh, "Don''t worry, Junior Brother; you will definitely not be at a loss with this exchange."


    Yang Ji nodded and immediately exchanged Jade Slips with him.


    After Wang Tianli received the Jade Slip with a smile, he looked at Yang Ji and added, "By the way, Junior Brother, you only have a medium-grade Spiritual Root. I forgot to tell you, the lower the grade of Spiritual Root, the more formidable the Dao Cmity encountered, with barely any precedents of sess below the Spiritual Body level."


    Yang Ji''s expression immediately became solemn as he asked, "Why is that?"


    Wang Tianli said, "It''s because the closer one is to the Great Dao, the weaker their Dao Cmity is. It''s like this for those with a Taoist Body. On the contrary, with a medium-grade Spiritual Root, not close to the Great Dao, if you wish to grasp the origin of the Great Dao, then you, disliked by the Great Dao, will encounter the strongest Dao Cmity."


    "That''s equivalent to Mahayana taking direct action against you, with no chance of victory."


    Damn, even the Great Dao discriminates? Yang Ji was stunned.


    Seeing Yang Ji''s expression, Wang Tianli couldn''t help butugh and said, "Don''t be annoyed, Junior Brother; once your Spiritual Root is enhanced to the Supreme grade, the Dao Cmity you face will be much weaker, and you will still have a chance."


    "Of course, if you can find some heaven-defying treasures to raise your Spiritual Root to the level of Spirit Body Aptitude or even Holy Body Aptitude, that would be the best," he said.

 Chapter 108: Chapter 92 Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance

    Wang Tianli left, and Yang Ji fell into deep contemtion.


    Having obtained the Supreme Dao Level Formation, the Three Immortals Array, he should have been happy, but now his brows were furrowed.


    The arrival of the Three Immortals Array instantly magnified his "poverty" to an infinite degree.


    He had briefly reviewed the general introduction of the formation; it required three people to establish the formation.


    One main body, and two clones were needed.


    To refine clones meant that he would also need to refine two Dharma Images of Heaven and Earth.


    Refining one Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth had almost exhausted all his resources, and refining two would require an exponentially greater amount of resources.


    Even if he refined clones and formed the formation, they couldn''t all be empty-handed; at the very least, they would need some magical treasures.


    If he wanted to be an inheritor, he would be facing geniuses at the Divine Transforming Early Stage from the entire Taichu Cultivation Realm, all of whom wished to be inheritors as well.


    Low-grade magical treasures didn''t seem to be sufficient; he would need at least a superior magical treasure to be somewhat secure.


    If he could find one or two supreme magical treasures, that would be ideal.


    But this was only for bing an inheritor, and thepetition was already this fierce.


    However, ording to Wang Tianli, to y a humanoid Dao Cmity, obtain the origin of the Great Dao, and be a child of the Great Dao, he would need to be equipped with one or two low-grade Dao artifacts just to have a glimmer of hope.


    Perhaps even with a low-grade Dao artifact, the hope was slim because upon bing an inheritor, the sect would directly reward a low-grade Dao artifact.


    Inheritors would each have a low-grade Dao artifact, and such individuals would also be extremely insightful; their mastery over the Great Divine Powers would already beplete. If a low-grade Dao artifact was sufficient, there wouldn''t be only ten Dao children.


    Clearly, it was very difficult.


    And that was just facing a single Dao Cmity in a duel.


    If one wished to obtain more of the Great Dao origin, they would need to contend with two, or even three or four Dao Cmities, and aim to triumph under such circumstances.


    A low-grade Dao artifact... seemed to becking.


    And high-tier Dao artifacts were particrly precious; many Fushion Stage powerhouses had never possessed one. To obtain a mid-grade or a superior Dao artifact was very difficult.


    Because forging high-tier Dao artifacts was difficult due to the materials involved.


    Such vessels of the Dao were not something that could be casually forged from anymon mud or tree roots; they required the most top-notch materials.


    Such as Green Bronze Immortal Gold, Purple Gold Divine Sand, Dao Cmity Immortal Gold, Xuanhuang Stone, Chaos Stone, Mother Iron, Five Elements Stone, Primal Star Core, and so on¡ªonly these materials were worthy of crafting high-tier Dao artifacts.


    But such materials couldn''t be massively cultivated like spiritual medicines; they were truly born from nature, forming over tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of years.


    Once a piece is used, there is one piece less; after so many years, such supreme materials have be increasingly rare and are found by chance rather than sought.


    To forge one''s own Lifebound Magic Treasure is very difficult yet extremely important, as it may very well apany your entire cultivation journey.


    For a person like Yang Ji, who harbors great ambitions, naturally, he ces extreme importance on his own Lifebound Magic Treasure.


    If the materials for forging a Dao artifact didn''t have the potential to be an Immortal Artifact, then he would carefully consider it.


    Stepping back ten thousand steps, even if he had a high-tier Dao artifact, to pass through the Dao Cmity and obtain the Origin of the Great Dao, having a good Spiritual Root would be another critical issue.


    For someone with a poor Spiritual Root like him, disdained by the Dao, he would face the strongest Dao Cmity, a situation utterly "cursed by heaven" and not at all optimistic.


    Therefore, treasures that could enhance the Spiritual Root became a current necessity for him.


    All things considered, resources for refining clones, magical treasures, spiritual objects to improve the Spiritual Root, Divine Skills and techniques, and so on, were all enough to plunge him into doubt about his immortal life.


    Indeed, the greater the ambition, the more thoroughly exposed the poverty.


    Sometimes, he couldn''t help but envy those ordinary cultivators who lived happily for a few hundred years of blissful time.


    The closer one strives toward bing an immortal, the more one understands and discovers how difficult this path really is.


    Yang Ji, holding the Jade Slip of the Three Immortals Formation in his hand, felt a certain connection and knew he still had a long way to go, with many areas needing perfection.


    He put away the Jade Slip and took out a fist-sized purple fruit, its surface swirling with a faint purple glow, emitting a tempting fruity fragrance.


    This was the Ziyang Fruit obtained from the Hell Arena; there were three in total.


    These three were enough to elevate his medium-grade Spiritual Root to a superior level.


    This grand opportunity was thanks to a generous gift from Elder Chun Ye.


    Without hesitation, Yang Ji consumed the three Ziyang Fruits in session, quietly refining their medicinal power.


    Days passed by like this, one after another.


    Three monthster, the Spiritual Energy around his body suddenly became denser and more active than before, with some even eagerly trying to prate his pores, as if wanting to enter his body.


    Yang Ji was naturally delighted to discover this unusual change; everything stemmed from the improvement of his Spiritual Root.


    He had quietly achieved a Superior Root Bone, hence the change in the Spiritual Energy.


    Without the need for a Cultivation Technique to guide it, Spiritual Energy camepeting for attention, and indeed, the affinity of a Superior Root Bone with Spiritual Energy was iparable to that of a medium-grade one.


    And those with Spiritual Bodies, Sacred Bodies, Taoist Bodies, and Immortal Bodies, those constitutions close to the Great Dao, each were akin to carrying a Spirit Gathering Array; the cultivation speed of such physiques was simply unimaginable.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel a trace of emotion.


    After carefully sensing the change in his Spiritual Root, he then consumed a Nine-Transformation Golden Pill.


    One dayter, he had gained 1400 Cultivation Points, whereas previously, cultivating with a Nine-Transformation Golden Pill for one day would only yield 700 Cultivation Points.


    That is to say, the cultivation speed with a Superior Root Bone had increased by 100%pared to a medium-grade one.


    Yang Ji currently had one hundred bottles of even better Nascent Soul Pills.


    Theoretically, with his current Superior Root Bone talent, taking such Medicine Pills could add about 2000 Cultivation Points a day.


    Which means, if he continued to consume such Medicine Pills, it would take about thirty-eight years to reach the Nascent Soul Second Realm.


    And to condense the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, with such Medicine Pills, the time required would also be greatly reduced.


    However, there are only one hundred bottles of Nascent Soul Pills at the moment, which is a problem.


    Yang Ji pondered, then slowly stood up, nning to go outside the Sect to the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    The Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance was mentioned in the book ''Cultivation World''.


    Behind this power sat a Nine Tribtions Loose Immortal, making it one of the most powerful forces in the myriad worlds.


    This Alliance''s business reached every corner of every major world, possessing exceptional intelligence and information, as well as abundant cultivation resources.


    The depth of its foundation even exceeded that of the Wuji Dao Sect.


    He nned to see if he could buy some Spiritual Objects that could enhance Spiritual Roots with Spirit Stones, and also check if he could purchase some top-grade materials for artifact refining and cultivation Medicine Pills, or Spiritual Medicine ingredients for concocting pills.


    Yang Ji had checked in the Myriad Treasures Mirror; although the Sect had some top-grade materials, they required a huge amount of Contribution Points, which he absolutely could not obtain in the short term, not in the tens of millions.


    Therefore, he decided to try his luck at the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    After all, the resources held by such a vast power spanning myriad worlds are unimaginable.


    If there could be some gains, that would be best.


    (This is a transitional chapter, tidying up the storyline, will make up for it tomorrow.)

 Chapter 109: Chapter 93: The VIP?

    Yang Ji rose to his feet, walked out of the great hall, and flew towards the outside of the Immortal Mountain.


    The Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance was a major force, their business spread across countless realms.


    In the Taichu World, there were shops established by them near every powerful sect.


    Just outside the Wuji Dao Sect, within Wuji City, was a branch of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, merely a few hundred miles away.


    The Wuji Dao Sect had a dedicated Teleportation Array leading to Wuji City, and within just a few moments, Yang Ji arrived outside Wuji City.


    He slowly ascended into the sky and peered into the distance, discovering that Wuji City was so vast it seemed boundless, even with his Nascent Soul realm vision, he could not see its end.


    Inside, towering buildings rose from the ground, and nearly every street was paved with precious Heavenly Crystal Stones, emanating a faint white light, merging the city with the clouds above, making the entire Wuji City seem like a realm of immortals.


    Truly befitting thergest city within the Wuji Dao Sect''s domain, the grandeur was extraordinary.


    This city prohibited fighting but not flying.


    Yang Ji saw many cultivators flying to and fro in the sky among the white clouds, asionallynding in the city or taking off from within, truly bustling with life.


    Because he was a disciple of the Dao Sect, the disciples guarding the city gates nodded to Yang Ji and let him enter.


    Strolling inside the city, Yang Ji noticed that all sorts of shops converged here; at a nce, there were cultivatorsing and going, indeed, the prosperity was at its extreme.


    In the heart of the city, some of the buildings were Dao Devices erged to form pces, trulyvish beyond humanity.


    Yang Ji took a brief look and discovered that many of therge buildings disyed information about cultivators in the Fushion Realm and some even had Mahayana cultivators seated within, truly a gathering of dragons and tigers, epassing all the world''s forces.


    Underneath the ground, Spirit Veins crisscrossed, locked in ce by Formations¡ªan intersection of paths. This was not just any city, but rather a massive cultivation treasure ground, no wonder so many masters were entrenched here.


    After looking around, Yang Ji bypassed the smaller shops and, upon inquiring, headed straight for the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    Soon, he stopped in front of a veryrge shop.


    This shop upied a street ten miles long, with a series of pces connected in a row, carved out of white jade, and iid with exotic stones, like an imperial pce, grandiose and magnificent.


    Especially the main gate, it resembled the Southern Heavenly Gate, shimmering with Spiritual Light, glittering with treasures, and above it was a couplet.


    The first line read, "Magical Treasures and Divine Skills, everything you may wish."


    The second line read, "Medicine Pills and materials, nothing is iplete."


    The horizontal inscription read, "All are guests in the Myriad Realms."


    The couplet, written in a style as if dragons soared and phoenixes danced, was grand and revealed an underlying dominance and wealth between the Myriad Realms.


    At first nce, Yang Ji was attracted, and he couldn''t help but think of one word¡ªextravagant.


    Just as he was intently looking.


    Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!


    Beams of light fell from the sky from time to time, whether it was disciples of the Dao Sect, independent cultivators, or disciples from other small sects or schools, allnded in front of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance and then walked in.


    Yang Ji looked around and followed them inside.


    The interior hall was incredibly spacious withrge walls on all four sides, constructed using Light Shadow Stones, just like the disy screens of Earth.


    Disyed on them were numerous Medicine Pills, Magical Treasures, Talismans, and materials with their respective numbers and prices, aplete assortment of items that truly dazzled the eyes.


    Yang Ji nced around, immediately looking for the items he needed.


    However, after looking through everything, he didn''t find what he was looking for, as he noticed that the items for sale weren''t of very high grade.


    He couldn''t see any top-tier materials, nor any Great Divine Power techniques, and although there were Spiritual Objects that could improve one''s Spiritual Root, only the Spirit Cleansing Pill was avable.


    This type of Medicine Pill he had taken before, for his current Superior Root Bone, it no longer had any effect.


    Upon inquiring, he discovered that this hall was selling somemon cultivation resources, targeted at cultivators below the Void Refining realm.


    To buy the good stuff, he would need to open a privileged room, where he would then receive personal service and exnations.


    Yang Ji eximed in understanding, no wonder the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance upied a ten-mile-long street and built opulentmercial buildings, most of which turned out to be privileged rooms.


    After asking, he was astonished to find that opening a privileged room required one hundred thousand Spirit Stones, and Yang Ji was startled at the moment, eximing that the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance really knew how to make money.


    ording to them, the one hundred thousand Spirit Stones were just to avoid overuse of the shop''s manpower and resources, after all, too many cultivators just came for a taste and most wouldn''t buy.


    After all, this was one-on-one exclusive service, a privilege enjoyed by the distinguished.


    The tactics of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance were indeed high, how could ordinary poor cultivators afford to spend one hundred thousand Spirit Stones on a privileged room?


    And those cultivators willing to spend the one hundred thousand Spirit Stones were the truly interested customers for those top-tier treasures.


    Only then would it be worth providing them with superior service.


    Yang Ji nced around and, despite the pain, still headed towards the "Privileged Reception" in the middle of the hall.


    "Senior, would you like to open a privileged room?" A Foundation Establishment female cultivator with a beautiful voice and a sweet smile said to Yang Ji.


    "Yes," Yang Ji nodded.


    "Seeing that the senior''s attire belongs to a disciple of the Wuji Dao Sect, Dao Sect disciples can enjoy a ten percent discount when opening a privileged room," the young girl said, looking at Yang Ji. "However, we still need to see the senior''s Dao Sect Command Token to confirm your identity first."


    "There''s such a benefit?" Yang Ji''s expression shifted, and after a moment''s thought, he knew it might be a benefit given by the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance for setting up shops in the territory of the Wuji Dao Sect. As he pondered, he slowly handed over the Talisman Command.


    "Yang Ji, senior?" The girl took a nce and suddenly looked up.


    "What? Is there a problem?" Yang Ji asked indifferently.


    "No problem, no problem," the girl voiced hurriedly, her demeanor suddenly bing more respectful. "Senior, you are considered a distinguished guest here and can open a privileged room without paying any Spirit Stones."


    "Oh?" Yang Ji was genuinely surprised and curious, "I am visiting your Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance for the first time, howe I am already a distinguished guest?"


    "I don''t know either, but your name is on the list of distinguished guests that the Commerce Alliance provides to us for daily reference. If senior wishes to know the reason, you might find out upon reaching the privileged room. Those above us may tell you."


    The girl respectfully returned the Dao Sect Command Token, then took out a gate pass token, giving him a sweet smile and said, "Senior, I have opened privileged room number one hundred and twenty-five for you."


    "Senior, this way, please. I will take you to the privileged room," a beautiful maid stepped forward, extending her hand to guide him.


    "Interesting," Yang Ji smiled slightly, curious at heart as well, and took the gate pass token, following her up.


    "Lord, this Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance really knows the way, Buddha Child likes it," Buddha Child chuckled.


    Yang Ji also liked saving one hundred thousand Spirit Stones.


    Upon ascending to the loft, the maid quickly led him to the room.


    Inside it was antique in style, a Light Shadow Stone in front, Immortal Spirit Tea on the table, the corner lit with mind-soothing incense, elegant andfortable, and extremely tranquil.


    Yang Ji looked around the room and nodded. The maid took the hint and walked out.


    He had only sat down for a short while when a heavenly voice wafted in from outside.


    "Daoist Yang, sorry to keep you waiting."


    At the door, a woman in a long white dress walked in with a smile.


    She was extremely beautiful, unrivaled in grace, with a poised and dignified demeanor. Her brows carried a spirit of courage and self-confidence, her eyes clear and intelligent, brimming with wisdom. She was unmistakably a disciple cultivated by a great power.

 Chapter 110: Chapter 94 Auction

    "I am Bai Bi from the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance. Daoist Yang, if there''s anything you need, just ask me,"


    said the woman in the white dress with a charming smile.


    "Please have a seat, Daoist Bai."


    Yang Ji gave her a nce and felt that the woman''s temperament was extraordinary and quite exceptional.


    After she was seated, he asked curiously,


    "Daoist Bai, how is it that I have be a distinguished guest of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance? If I remember correctly, this is my first visit."


    With a nce at Yang Ji, Bai Bi said with a smile,


    "Daoist Yang is a descendant of the Eastern Orthodox Demon Emperor. Who doesn''t know you? Who doesn''t know of a disciple held in high regard by the upper echelons of his sect? With such status, you qualify to be a distinguished guest of our Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance."


    "Are you not aware that you have be a person of great interest, Daoist Yang?"


    Bai Bi giggled.


    "So that''s how it is," Yang Ji nodded and felt quite astonished in his heart.


    First, he was surprised that his status alone could warrant such special treatment from a power like the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    Second, he was astonished at their powerful capability to gather information. There had been only a few people present in the Hell Arena, yet in such a short time, it had reached the ears of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    It must be said, the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance indeed had its methods and courage.


    "Master, the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance is really impressive. I, Buddha Child, like it. If I be powerful one day, I will definitelye here to strut my stuff," Buddha Child chuckled as he transmitted his message.


    The Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance''s business acumen truly made one feel refreshed like a spring breeze.


    Such extraordinary treatment put Yang Ji in a very good mood¡ªindeed, a "reputation" could have such wonderful benefits.


    Yang Ji had not expected that he too would be considered a person of great interest in the eyes of others.


    "Daoist, whatever you need, just say it. We of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance have everything for sale¡ªMagical Treasures, Divine Skills, Medicine Pills, materials, Talismans, even... information!" Bai Bi said.


    Yang Ji was direct: "Does your alliance have any Spiritual Objects for sale that can enhance one''s Spiritual Root? And do you have any top-tier materials for crafting Dao Devices?"


    "Honestly speaking, Daoist, Spiritual Objects that can enhance one''s Spiritual Root are extremely sought after in all major worlds. We do havemon Spiritual Objects for sale, but those miraculous ones that can elevate one''s Spiritual Root to Supreme or even a Spiritual Body are rare, and we do not have any at the moment,"


    "However, if you look hard enough, you can still find them. It will just require some time."


    "If Daoist Yang has a need, our Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance will naturally mobilize our human resources to gather such items from the Myriad Realms and prioritize fulfilling your request,"


    said Bai Bi with a smile.


    "Your alliance is willing to deploy such significant manpower for me?" Yang Ji''s gaze shed. He was self-aware enough to not believe his influence could be so great as to have such arge alliance revolving around his needs.


    "Our Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance has interconnected information and integrated resources, with aplete operational system. Should such a Spiritual Object be discovered somewhere, it only requires a message and transfer, so it doesn''t need to mobilize a significant amount of manpower,"


    "Of course, a genius like Daoist Yang deserves our attention and care. Our Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance traverses the myriad realms, and we love dealing with geniuses the most,"


    Bai Bi said with a smile.


    Yang Ji nodded. Even the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance didn''t have high-grade Spiritual Objects to improve one''s Spiritual Root at the moment, and he couldn''t help feeling a twinge of disappointment.


    "Then do you have top-tier materials for crafting Dao Devices?" he asked again.


    "Such materials are rare and hard to find. However, it''s your lucky day, Daoist. Tonight, our firm is holding an auction where a piece of Titanium Essence Gold is up for bidding, suitable for crafting a Superior Dao Artifact. As a distinguished guest, you can directly participate in the auction from your room via the Light Shadow Stone," Bai Bi exined.


    "Titanium Essence Gold?" Yang Ji''s eyes lit up, instantly piqued with interest, "Well then, I''ll wait for tonight''s auction."


    After looking at Bai Bi, he continued, "You may go about your business, Daoist. If I have any other needs, I''ll call for you."


    "Sure, Daoist Yang only needs to press the White Jade Stone on the left wall, and I''lle right over," Bai Bi said, pointing to a White Jade gem on the wall, before getting up and leaving the private room.


    Time passed quickly.


    Dusk fell.


    The huge Light Shadow Stone in the room lit up, revealing a scene within.


    It was a lower-lying tform where an elder stood, and around him were many seats higher than the tform that were now filled with cultivators.


    Yang Ji, looking down from a higher position, suddenly felt a sense of superiority as a genius. He once again appreciated the advantages of being gifted.


    If not for that, he would have been one among the noisy crowd below.


    Before long, the elder on the tform spoke with a smile, "The time is about right, and everyone is here. Before the auction starts, I''d like to make a special announcement."


    "Tonight''s items have all been strictly examined and verified by the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, assured to be genuine, without any falsities. Everyone can bid with confidence."


    "If there are no objections, I won''t waste more time talking. Let''s begin tonight''s auction."


    "The first auction item is the ck Silkworm Treasure Robe, a lower-grade Treasure Device."


    A small stone tform suddenly rose in front of the elder, on which sat a brocade box. As soon as the lid was opened, a shimmering ck treasure light burst out.


    The crowd looked intently and saw a ck robe inside the brocade box with spiritual light flowing over it, clearly a rare treasure.


    "This ck Silkworm Treasure Robe, made from the silk of a Demon Emperor-level ck Silkworm, is tough enough that swords and knives below superior Treasure Devices can hardly cut through it. It is light yet durable, truly a rare treasure."


    "The starting bid is one hundred thousand Heaven Spirit Pills, with each subsequent bid increasing by ten thousand Heaven Spirit Pills," the elder said.


    Yang Ji was familiar with the Heaven Spirit Pill - its potency was simr to that of the Demon Essence Pill, and cultivators with a lower-grade Root Bone could increase about 80 cultivation points per day with it.


    In the Dao Sect, this was the kind of medicine pill given to cultivators from the initial to the peak of the Foundation Establishment phase.


    One hundred thousand of these pills was equivalent to ughtering ten thousand Golden Core level Demonic Beasts for alchemy - an immensely shocking amount. Such a quantity of pills could sustain the Cann Sect''s cultivation for many years.


    Only on the Immortal Cultivation Continent, where people are talented and thend is filled with treasured ces suitable for cultivating vast amounts of Spiritual Medicine and producingrge quantities of Medicine Pills, could such extravagance exist.


    Compared to such specialized Treasure Devices, the Heaven Spirit Pill seemed quite cheap.


    It really was about scarcity and utility - whatever was needed and scarce became precious and could fetch a high price.


    Of course, this only applied to those slower-acting medicine pills. If it were Divine Ascension Pills or Enlightenment Pills, which have great utility, then Treasure Devices would seem cheap byparison, and even ten of them might not be worth one pill.


    Indeed, whatever one desires bes precious.


    One hundred thousand Heaven Spirit Pills was enough to sustain the cultivation needs of many cultivators; it was a vast sum.


    As expected, as soon as the elder spoke, he silenced many of the eager cultivators.


    But still, there were plenty of financially strong cultivators who bid calmly, "One hundred and ten thousand."


    "One hundred and twenty thousand," a deep voice suddenly echoed.


    "One hundred and thirty thousand." The initial bidder remained nonchnt, probably not even batting an eysh, showing off their deep pockets.


    "One hundred and forty thousand." And yet, there were those unwilling to concede, raising the bid even higher.


    "One hundred and fifty thousand." The initial bidder called out indifferently once again.


    In the end, no one else made a sound, and the first item, the ck Silkworm Treasure Robe, was sold for the high price of one hundred and fifty thousand.


    Yang Ji was astonished - one hundred and fifty thousand Heaven Spirit Pills! That wasn''t one hundred and fifty thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones. These people really were extravagant with their wealth.


    But considering that Spiritual Medicine could be cultivated, while some materials were hard to find, he came to understand.


    Indeed, it is scarcity that makes something valuable.


    (The next chapter follows.)

 Chapter 111: Chapter 95: Defying Destiny, The Excited Yang Ji

    The second item is a Hundred Treasures Pouch, a top-tier storage magical treasure that falls short of those that create their own world spaces.


    After a heated bidding war, it was ultimately bought for the price of 100,000 Heaven Spirit Pills.


    This kind of treasure didn''t attract Yang Ji much, because he''s currently so poor that he doesn''t have much to store.


    Next, several dozen treasures.


    All the magical treasures were of at least Treasure Device grade, including Flying Swords, Pill Furnaces, Battle Armor, Treasure Fans, and so forth, all with lofty prices.


    Materials included Heavenly Immortal Sand, Hundred Spirits Soil, and the like.


    Medicine Pills included Jiazi Divine Pills that could extend one''s lifespan, Soul Boosting Pills, and more.


    The Talismans category had Liuding Heavenly Armor Talismans, Ten Thousand Miles Instant Travel Talismans, Eight Treasures Enlightenment Talismans, Realm Crossing Talismans, etc.


    The Eight Treasures Enlightenment Talisman sold for an astronomical price of 300,000 Heaven Spirit Pills, truly proving that anything rted to enlightenment was extraordinary.


    Yang Ji''s interest in talisman-making was instantly piqued, but upon closer inspection, he realized that the materials used to inscribe the Eight Treasures Enlightenment Talismans were extremely special and precious, consisting of powder from Enlightenment Stones, so he had to give up on the idea.


    Making talismans is easy; finding materials is difficult.


    After looking through the items, Yang Ji realized that the more precious and rare the item with significant use was, the higher its price could reach.


    Although these items also attracted him, they were not essential, so he just watched the excitement.


    Subsequently, another dozen items were auctioned.


    Each one was more expensive than thest, and every bidding voice struck deep in Yang Ji''s heart. At this moment, he realized just how poor he was.


    "Now, this next treasure that I believe everyone has been looking forward to is Titanium Essence Gold, capable of crafting a Superior Dao Artifact. The starting bid is 10 million Heaven Spirit Pills, with increments of 1 million each time," the elder said.


    A Mahayana Cultivator immediately offered a bid: "11 million."


    The reason Yang Ji knew he was a Mahayana Cultivator wasn''t because Yang Ji saw any information but because he recognized the voice; it belonged to Elder Chun Ye.


    The item that Yang Ji had been looking forward to was priced at over 10 million, an amount he dared not bid.


    He had originally thought that by sitting in the VIP room, he would be considered a person of importance, but he hadn''t expected that he was in thepany of Mahayana Cultivators like Elder Chun Ye in the same VIP room.


    With his foundation of a hundred years of cultivation, how could hepare with such individuals?


    It''s simply not on the same level. The Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance had ced him, Yang Ji, in the VIP room, which was a much higher regard than he deserved.


    At this moment, he guessed he might be the poorest VIP in all the VIP rooms, a VIP who only had 10 million of "Low-grade" Spirit Stones on him.


    He didn''t even have the courage to bid, but others were fiercelypetitive.


    "12 million. This piece of Titanium Essence Gold can aid me in mastering the Great Divine Power of Taixuan Goldsteel sh. I absolutely cannot give it up; I request fellow Daoists to show mercy," a deep voice called out from one of the VIP rooms.


    Yang Ji focused his gaze and the information of [Mahayana Cultivator] immediately appeared; no wonder there was such financial power.


    "Hehe, that piece of Titanium Essence Gold is only the size of a fist. With so little, you won''t be able to master a divine power, but if you give it to me,bined with the Iron Mother in my hand, I can craft a Superior Dao Artifact. My bid is 13 million," an elderughed and said.


    "Aren''t you the old ghost of Taixu? Why leave the Nine Primordial Worlds ande to our Taichu World? And you want to take the treasure of my Taichu World? Impossible, absolutely impossible. I bid 14 million," a mocking voice rang out.


    "Elder Xuanhua, I''m here following the treasure, not to linger in your Taichu World. I bid 15 million," the previous elder retorted with augh.


    Yang Ji realized that this auction had gathered too many experts, some even from other worlds.


    Even such experts were making efforts to travel back and forth; this top-tier material must indeed be hard toe by.


    He weighed the Spirit Stones in his hand and could only put them back with a sense of powerlessness.


    Eventually, the piece of Titanium Essence Gold he had long awaited was bought by the Mahayana from the Nine Primordial Worlds.


    Just as Yang Ji felt dejected, the auctioneer elder spoke up with a smile: "The next item up for bidding is a crystal stone the size of a little finger, which resembles amber and has a wood-like color. Extremely hard, it cannot be cut by Low-grade Dao Artifacts, won''t burn in True Fire, and can''t be soaked even by weak water."


    "We specte that this could either be a fragment of a Mid-grade Dao Artifact or a type of Dao Stone simr to the Five Elements Stone."


    "While we have been unable to identify exactly what it is, the material''s properties are clear, making it a first-rate treasure. When mixed with some top-tier materials, it''s sufficient to craft a Mid-grade Dao Artifact."


    "Hmm... Due to the size of the material, the starting bid is set at 1 million Heaven Spirit Pills, with each increment being 100,000," he said.


    "Hmm? Unable to identify exactly what it is?" Upon hearing the elder''s words, Yang Ji''s interest was instantly piqued.


    He looked closely, and his spirit was immediately electrified because it was [Taichu Divine Tree Shards].


    "It''s actually Taichu Divine Tree Shards!" Yang Ji was astonished, and he vigorously rubbed his eyes. Looking again, it still showed as Taichu Divine Tree Shards.


    Yang Ji instantly became so excited that he pinched his thigh and could no longer remain calm, his heart starting to roar internally.


    "It''s actually Taichu Divine Tree Shards! The legend says that the entire Taichu World was originally supported open by this Taichu Divine Tree. In other words, this Taichu Divine Tree is the mother of the Taichu World."


    "This Taichu Divine Tree is recorded in books as incredibly magical. It''s said to be able to absorb Immortal Qi from the Immortal Realm and bear fruits that contain thews of the Great Dao."


    "Those ancient beings born from the Taichu World in the first batch, after eating the fruits, immediately possessed the ability of immortality and achieved immortality in just a few hundred years."


    "Later, a big shot from the Immortal Realm said that the Taichu Divine Tree vited the Great Dao''s operating rules, personally came to the Taichu World, uprooted it, and brought it into the Immortal Realm¡ªsuch a pity."


    "It''s unknown how many eras ago this Taichu Divine Tree is from, tracing all the way back to the origin of the Taichu World. After so many epochs, the shards left by the Taichu Divine Tree still haven''t rotted. Truly amazing, worthy of being the mother tree that created a grand world."


    "To encounter such a defying heavenly divine object here is truly a huge blessing. The significance is too great¡ªit''s the shards of the origin tree."


    "After so many epochs, how could the cultivators of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance not associate it with the Taichu Divine Tree? Even if an immortal came, they probably wouldn''t recognize it, because it''s from too long ago."


    Yang Ji looked steadily at the shard, his gaze burning intensely. Before long, more information disyed: [Nurture with True Fire, construct a cultivation matrix. Sustain with Essence of Myriad Woods, provide growth energy. The subtlebination of both can make it take root and sprout once again.]


    [Once the Taichu Divine Tree sprouts and grows, it can draw in spiritual energy, Dao energy, and Immortal Qi, producing the purest Spiritual Qi Fruit, Dao Energy Fruit, Immortal Qi Fruit, and even the Great Dao Fruit.]


    Fortune!


    Truly fortune!


    Yang Ji didn''t dare to wish for the Great Dao Fruit for the Taichu Divine Tree would have to grow as big as a world to bear such fruit, which he could never possibly cultivate to that extent.


    But he could indeed hope to obtain the Spiritual Qi Fruit, Dao Energy Fruit, and Immortal Qi Fruit.


    Spiritual Energy, Dao Energy, Immortal Qi.


    These three types of primal energies represent the energy levels of three different cultivation stages.


    Before Void Refining, what is absorbed is Spiritual Energy; after Void Refining, it''s Dao Energy; and after bing an immortal, it''s Immortal Qi.


    Spiritual Medicines that are refined into Cultivation Pills are popr because they contain extremely pure spiritual energy.


    The purer the spiritual energy, the faster the cultivation speed; it''s the most simple and understandable principle.


    Golden Core, Nine-Transformation Golden Pill, Nascent Soul Pill, Divine Transformation Pill¡ªdespite the different names, besides some special medicinal effects, the biggestmon point among these four is that they contain extremely pure spiritual energy.


    Such Medicine Pills aren''t like Enlightenment Pills that have special effects; these are simply for cultivation purposes.


    Information disyed that the Spiritual Qi Fruit produced by the Taichu Divine Tree absorbing spiritual energy is purest, which means it''s even better than the Divine Transformation Pill.


    If he continuously had Spiritual Qi Fruits to consume, what would Yang Jick in terms of resources to condense the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth?


    One, or two, or three... even a hundred will do.


    But the urgent matter at hand is to figure out how to secure it as the bidding has already reached four million.


    "Five million!" A cultivator dered with a calm and collected smile.


    Five million!


    Yang Ji''s heart clenched tightly.


    It''s definitely toote to borrow money from Elder Chun Ye now, and besides, what merit or capability does he have, unrted and unrted, to make Mahayana lend five million to him? Moreover, the other party is still in the middle of bidding.


    He suddenly noticed the White Jade Stone on the wall and pressed it without hesitation.


    Before long, Bai Bi entered with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, is there something you require?"


    "I need to borrow money!" Yang Ji took a deep breath to steady his emotions and suddenly said.


    "Borrow money?" Bai Bi was taken aback, "Do you intend to borrow from our Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance?"


    "Yes, I want to buy the item that is currently being auctioned." Yang Ji nodded firmly.


    "Hehe, Fellow Daoist, you really are quite amusing, borrowing our alliance''s money to buy our alliance''s item¡ªa fine scheme indeed," Bai Bi chuckled.


    "I feel this item and I are fated, but my funds are somewhat scant; truly, I am driven to this desperate strategy." Yang Ji felt a tad embarrassed, but affirmed confidently, "Rest assured, friend, I will definitely repay the principal along with the interest in the future."


    "The interest rates of our alliance are quite high, you know. If you can''t repay, you can only...pensate with your body," Bai Bi said, eyeing his physique with a smile.


    "This..." Yang Ji suddenly hesitated; as great as the opportunity was, if he entangled himself, with the alliance''spound interest, he feared he would never be able to extricate himself.


    "Hehe, look how scared you are. Our alliance doesn''t need any interest; we in the alliance like making friends the most, especially friends who are geniuses. Although your current worth isn''t much, your potential is worthy of our alliance''s investment."


    "However, there''s no such thing as a free lunch. You should understand this, Fellow Daoist. When the time is ripe, you will have to do something for our alliance."


    "One thing?" Yang Ji''s eyebrows furrowed slightly.


    "Of course, but it''s not the kind of thing that vites human morality, and it will be within your capabilities. If you agree, then we can proceed with our transaction," Bai Bi said with a smile."


    "Can you decide on this?" Yang Ji suddenly asked.


    "I should be able to," Bai Bi said with an implied meaning in herugh.


    Yang Ji looked at her in surprise, pondered for a moment, and then resolutely nodded, "Alright!"


    He could feel how important the Taichu Divine Tree was to him; missing out on it would be an immense loss.

 Chapter 112: Chapter 96: Hundreds of Mahayana, Immortal Kings Imitation Flying Immortal Boat

    "Eight million for the first time!"


    "Eight million for the second time!"


    "Eight million one hundred thousand!" Yang Ji suddenly shouted, then nced at Bai Bi.


    "Since we''ve already signed the agreement, feel free to bid, the Medicine Pill will be covered by the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance," Bai Bi said with a smile.


    "Eight million one hundred thousand," the presiding elder said with a smile.


    "Hmm? Interesting," a youth in one of the private rooms let out a chuckle and once again said with a nonchnt tone, "Nine million."


    "Nine million one hundred thousand," Yang Ji continued, his heart couldn''t help but curse silently; this guy really jacked up the price a lot, practically taking his life.


    "Ten million," the youthughed again.


    "Ten million and ten thousand," Yang Ji kept up.


    "Eleven million," the youth gazed at the wooden amber on the stage and suddenly frowned.


    "Eleven million one hundred thousand," Yang Ji continued.


    After ten breaths, the youth did not bid again.


    "Eleven million one hundred thousand! Once," the elder said with a smile.


    "Honored master, why not continue to bid?" a middle-aged man behind the youth suddenly asked in a low voice.


    "I suddenly feel that this item is no longer worth it," the youth frowned, staring at the wooden amber and suddenly had this feeling.


    "No longer worth it?" the middle-aged man said, surprised.


    "Eleven million one hundred thousand! Twice."


    "Eleven million one hundred thousand! Thrice."


    "The final selling price for this treasure, eleven million one hundred thousand," the elder said with augh.


    "After the auction, the item will be delivered to the private room. Now, please wait patiently," Bai Bi said.


    "I have to thank you for this," Yang Ji said with a fist salute.


    "It''s no trouble at all, it''s a win-win situation," Bai Bi replied with a smile.


    "By the way, what is the Alliance of Commerce asking me to do?" Yang Ji suddenly asked.


    "For now, I also do not know. Of course, for maximum benefit, our Alliance likely won''t ask you to take action before you reach the Fushion Realm. Whatever it will be, it''s still hundreds of years away," Bai Bi said.


    Indeed, hundreds of years were far too distant, and this made Yang Ji feel a bit more settled in his mind.


    This time, having acquired the fragment of the Taichu Divine Tree, his mood was exceptionally good, and he felt rxed. He casually drank the Immortal Spirit Tea, watching the auction continue in full swing.


    Afterward, various heavenly materials and earthly treasures appeared one after another, such as the Low-grade Daoist Weapon Xuanhuang de, the life-extending Nine-Leaf Immortal Herb, the enlightenment-inducing Heaven Listening Stone, and the cultivation-enhancing Third Grade Immortal Lotus, among others.


    Additionally, there was even a sale of Demonic Beast cubs, including a Five-wed Golden Dragon cub.


    Being only one year old yet naturally exuding dragon''s majesty, within the formation on the stone tform, it growled deeply, tumbled back and forth, and within a three-zhang radius, clouds gathered, thunder roared, and numerous omens emerged.


    Such cubs were extraordinary.


    The Dragon Race is a great n, possessing its own realm and being extremely protective of their own; they feared the mighty forces of the Dragon Realm finding out, leading an army toe and cause major trouble.


    However, some bold individuals existed, and a mysterious Mahayana Cultivatorughed as he bought it.


    Besides that, there was a Phoenix Egg, entirely crimson with extraordinary fluctuationsing from within, and in the end, it was bought by a Fushion Realm great cultivator.


    All sorts of rarities, exotic beasts, Divine Medicines, Spirit Pills, Magical Treasures, and so on emerged one after another, leaving Yang Ji unable to keep up, truly broadening his horizons.


    The next auction item, a Flying Immortal Boat, truly set the whole ce aze.


    Although this boat was merely a mid-grade Dao artifact, it possessed the capability to traverse the Myriad Realms, moving through the void.


    It was said in the introduction that this boat was a replica of the lifebound magic treasure, Flying Immortal Boat, belonging to an Immortal King in the Immortal Realm.


    Such a Dao artifact''s method of refinement was even more crucial than the Dao artifact itself. Despite being mid-grade, the power it could unleash and the profound mysteries it contained could nearly rival those of a superior Dao artifact.


    The moment it was presented, it immediately sparked numerous hidden Mahayana cultivators to fight fiercely over it.


    The price was once called out to 2 billion.


    Even as an onlooker, Yang Ji could feel the insanity of it. Anything rted to an Immortal King inevitably involved significant karma and fortune. What everyone valued was not just the Dao artifact itself but more so the destiny and causality veiled behind it.


    Seeing hundreds of Mahayana cultivators burst out in bidding, Yang Ji, who was in the same VIP room, couldn''t help but breathe faster.


    Gathering so many experts, this was far from an ordinary auction.


    Upon asking Bai Bi, he found out that they had carefully prepared for this auction for five hundred years.


    During the preparation period, they would send out news of the items for auction, attracting not just cultivators from the Taichu World, but also those from other major realms.


    For an auction of this scale, every major realm would usually have one every few hundred years; it was merely Taichu World''s turn this time.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but sigh in his heart¡ªother people were already traveling the world, enjoying a carefree life, and here he was, striving to pass the assessment, trying to stay and prepare for the Dao Sect.


    This auction broadened his horizons, with his mind now reaching into the Myriad Realms.


    In his heart, he secretly thought that one day, he too would enjoy a true cultivator''s life, just like these Mahayana cultivators.


    While he was lost in thought, the Flying Immortal Boat was purchased by a Tribtion Immortal.


    This kind of individual was so powerful that they disregarded the auction house''s rules, tossing a sky-full of medicine pills toward the central tform, grabbing the Flying Immortal Boat and tearing through space to leave.


    At the same time, Yang Ji saw that the information disys for several Tribtion Immortals quickly followed after him.


    With such a coveted treasure changing hands, who knew what would happen next? It would surely shake the heavens and earth.


    Seeing such a move from the Tribtion Immortal, the elderly auctioneer wasn''t angry. With a single sweep of his hand, he collected the endless medicine pills and continued, saying:


    "The next item for auction is called the Mountain Sea Pearl. It is a natural treasure formed by heaven and earth. It contains its own Mount Sea World where living beings can survive just as in the outside world. The starting bid is 1 million, with each increment of 100,000."


    "A Mountain Sea Pearl with its own world? A Divine Transformation Cultivator can condense the prototype of a world. Except for not amodating living beings, it is no different from the Mount Sea World. It''s not very useful if bought, like a chicken rib.


    Upon reaching the Mahayana Realm, one''s inner world is perfected and can already amodate living beings, so they wouldn''t give a second nce at this Mountain Sea Pearl," a cultivatormented, shaking his head.


    "You can''t say that. How many can reach the Mahayana Realm? The Mountain Sea Pearl still has significant uses. I''ll bid 1.1 million," another cultivator called out.


    Looking at the Mountain Sea Pearl, Yang Ji was immediately tempted.


    If he bought it, he could nt the germinated Taichu Divine Tree inside.


    Furthermore, the Buddha Child wouldn''t have to stay in his sleeve forever; he could live and cultivate inside the Mountain Sea Pearl.


    Simrly, the Mountain Sea Pearl was also a movable Cave Mansion, great for storing treasures, and had many benefits.


    Yang Ji immediately looked towards Bai Bi beside him. He had already borrowed once, so, steeling his heart, he decided to borrow again.


    If the Taichu Divine Tree truly sprouted and grew, producing Spiritual Qi Fruit and Dao Energy Fruit, how could he worry about not being able to pay back this small amount of money?


    The strong owe money to the bank, while only the weak deposit money into it. He was moving toward the path of the strong.


    Seeing Yang Ji''s gaze, Bai Bi immediately understood and smiled, "What? Fellow Daoist has taken a liking to the Mountain Sea Pearl too?"


    "Yes, I wonder if I could borrow a bit more?" Yang Ji asked tentatively.


    "Certainly," Bai Bi responded cheerfully. "Fellow Daoist, go ahead and bid. The medicine pills will be on the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance."


    "There won''t be any additional conditions, will there?" Yang Ji asked cautiously, wondering if he should consider it if another condition was imposed.


    "Let''s include it in the previous condition," Bai Bi said with a smile.


    "Thank you, fellow Daoist." Upon hearing her words, Yang Ji felt extremely grateful. The boldness of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance truly opened his eyes.

 Chapter 113: Chapter 97: Doubts from the Nine Tribulations Immortal, True Disciple Hao Yun

    With Bai Bi''s words, Yang Ji''s heart was once again filled with confidence, and he eventually acquired the Mountain Sea Pearl for three million.


    After the Mountain Sea Pearl, the auction came to its conclusion.


    Following the sale of some rare and precious treasures, the auction ended.


    Inside the VIP room, a maid brought in two brocade boxes.


    One of the boxes contained shards of the Taichu Divine Tree the size of a pinky finger, resembling fossil amber, crystalline, with a wooden hue.


    It felt quite heavy in hand, and Yang Ji''s eyes briefly betrayed an imperceptible fervor. Without looking further, he immediately tucked it away.


    The Mountain Sea Pearl was the size of a fist, resembling a crystal sphere, semi-transparent.


    Looking at it from the outside, one could see the naturally formed mountains, rivers, grasnds, and hills within¡ªonly the nurturing power of nature could yield such a treasure that contained a world of its own.


    With a world in his hand, Yang Ji felt an extraordinary sensation, as if he were a divine being, lofty and detached from all.


    The Mountain Sea Pearl still needed to be refined before it became his magical treasure. Of course, this was not the ce for refining. After inspecting it briefly, he also tucked it away.


    "Fellow Daoist, I truly owe you my thanks this time," Yang Ji sincerely said to Bai Bi as he sped his fists in salute.


    "There''s no need for thanks, Fellow Daoist. When you need my help in the future, I hope you will make every effort to assist," Bai Bi said with a smile.


    "Within my abilities, I will certainly do my utmost," Yang Ji replied. His gaze flickered as he mentioned to Bai Bi his intention to purchase Wood Attribute Spiritual Material.


    He mentioned he was practicing a Great Divine Power rted to the Wood Attribute and needed to absorb the Essence of Myriad Woods for his cultivation.


    These were allmon Divine Skills and techniques.


    Just like earlier at the auction, a Mahayana cultivator mentioned needing Titanium Essence Gold to practice the "Taixuan Vajra sh."


    To master this Divine Skill, one must absorb the essence of metal. Once achieved, a sh could cut through mountains, cleave seas, and split the sky.


    Bai Bi did not think too much about it and promptly brought arge amount of Wood Attribute Spiritual Material, such as Myriad Vajra Wood, Serpent Vine, and Blood Amber Resin and so on.


    Yang Ji''s heart surged with excitement, and he epted everything.


    These treasures were also on loan, added to his previous tab.


    After thanking her, Yang Ji left the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    The Buddha Child crowed, transmitting, "Lord, this Miss Bai Bi doesn''t seem like a simple character. She readily handed over so many treasures to you without blinking an eye. Could she be the daughter of some big shot in the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance?"


    "Thisdy also looks pretty good and seems quite fond of you. Why not take the opportunity to seize her? Later, the branch of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance in Wuji City might as well be yours."


    "She also wants our lord to exert effort for her? Hahaha, I''ll make herpensate with treasures and herself."


    "You think too simplistically," Yang Ji nced back at the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, his eyes shing as he said, "This Bai Bi''s identity is indeed not low; such a person is not someone you can manipte at will."


    While conversing with Bai Bi, words like[Curiosity]and[Scrutinizing]constantly appeared above her head.


    Yang Ji didn''t know what she was curious about or scrutinizing.


    It seemed that besides the Golden Finger, the Humanoid Weapon was a bit more mysterious on him, but now it had also been exposed, no longer a secret.


    It appeared that there were no more secrets about him, yet the woman''s gaze was filled with a probing intent, greatly baffling Yang Ji.


    This woman was by no means simple; with an unfathomable mind and still thoughts, Yang Ji couldn''t glean any more information.


    However, he didn''t feel any conspiracy or deceit, which is why he dared to trade with her in such a way.


    Just as Yang Ji left the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, the space behind Bai Bi suddenly undted. An elderly man with profound eyes and wearing an immortal''s crown stepped through the boundless space and walked out slowly.


    "Grandfather," Bai Bi softly eximed upon seeing this person.


    At this moment, she was somewhat perplexed and said, "Grandfather, although he possesses some fortune, he''s just a sessor to the Demon Emperor. Why did you ask me to personally interact with him?"


    "This man is a bit strange!" The elder''s gaze flickered as he said, "I have observed countless people and have never been mistaken. Ordinarily, such a Quasi True Sessor should have a fortune blossom above his head, but this man has only a few wisps of fortune on his. It''s really odd."


    "My Fate Observation Immortal Technique is already perfected. Even the fortune of a Nine Tribtions Immortal, I can discern a little, but him... even though I can see it, something feels off."


    "If we say hecks fortune, then how did he obtain the legacy of the Demon Emperor and attract the attention of the high echelons of Wuji Dao Sect? The immensely fortunate Wang Tianli even exchanged techniques with him, all these are signs of great luck."


    "If we say he has fortune, however, the threads of fortune above his head are sparse like the few hairs on an old man''s head. It''s truly puzzling."


    The elder was greatly perplexed, frowning as he said, "This person''s fortune is one of the few that has struck me as strange. Normally, everyone else is either a Nine Tribtions Immortal or a Red Dust Immortal."


    "Yet, this child is neither. He has actually evoked a feeling of curiosity in me which is very interesting."


    "To better observe his fortune, that''s why I asked you to interact with him and to agree to all his requests."


    "But... even after fulfilling all his requests, his fortune remains unchanged¡ªnot increased by a hair''s breadth, nor decreased."


    The elder paced back and forth, brows slightly furrowed.


    "Is that so?" Bai Bi was surprised. "I agreed to his terms, his fortune should have increased. Why hasn''t it changed?"


    "That''s exactly what puzzles me," said the elder, his eyes flickering as he fell into deep thought.


    "Could it be that he, like Grandfather, has cultivated a fortune-rted Immortal Technique to perfection, avoiding Grandfather''s detection?" Bai Bi murmured in spection.


    "Impossible! How many years has he cultivated? Even the most top-notch genius among myriad realms couldn''t possibly perfect an Immortal Technique within a mere hundred years," the elder shook his head, dismissing such a conjecture.


    "Then..." Bai Bi''s delicate brows knit together slightly.


    "No need to rack your brain; when something is strange, regard it as a supernatural oddity. Simply build a good rtionship with this person, and do not make an enemy of him," the elder suddenly dered.


    "Understood, Grandfather." Bai Bi smiled lightly, the silhouette of that man surfacing in her mind, her curiosity growing even stronger.


    ...


    Yang Ji left the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance but did not hurry back to his sect, choosing instead to stroll around Wuji City.


    He visited all the major shops, searching for spiritual objects to improve his Spiritual Root but found nothing.


    Just as he ascended into the sky, intending to fly out of the city,


    two figures suddenly appeared amidst the white clouds ahead.


    The young man leading was as graceful as jade¡ªserene and elegant, with eyes smiling and brimming with intelligence, transcending the mundane.


    The middle-aged man beside him wore a dignified expression, exuding a sense of authority.


    At a single nce, Yang Ji was taken aback, eximing that it was unjust; the young man before him wore a crown, rings, and robe¡ªall Dao Devices.


    It was truly extravagant.


    As his gaze lingered and settled on the young man''s face, Yang Ji recognized him in an instant.


    He had seen this face in the Myriad Treasures Mirror¡ªnone other than the True Disciple "Hao Yun."


    Stories of Hao Yun, a True Disciple who could find treasures just by stepping outside, prompted Yang Ji to exim inwardly that no wonder he was such a person.


    With a thought, Yang Ji, unaware of the reason he was being stopped, still maintained the due respect and cupped his hands in a greeting, "I have seen you before, Senior Brother Hao."


    "Junior Brother, don''t be nervous. I stopped you because I want to ask you about something. What is that amber-colored piece of wood you bought?" Hao Yun took a step forward and asked with a slight smile.


    Upon hearing his voice, Yang Ji knew that the young man he hadpeted with at the auction was none other than the True Disciple, Hao Yun.


    But how could he reveal the matter of the Taichu Divine Tree?


    He promptly replied,


    "Senior Brother, I don''t know what it is, perhaps it''s a fragment of a superior Dao Artifact. I bought it intending to refine it and use it to forge my Lifebound Magic Treasure."


    "Oh? To create a Lifebound Magic Treasure? With just that little, it might only be enough to make treasures like flying needles," Hao Yun said, his eyes sparkling.


    "I am a sword cultivator, nning to refine it into a small Flying Sword," Yang Ji responded.


    "Ah, so it is," Hao Yun nodded slightly.


    "Junior Brother, are you truly unaware of what that amber-colored piece of wood is?" Hao Yun stared at him again, probing.


    "With my limited insight, I really do not know. I only know it''s quite hard,parable to top-grade materials, so I was moved to act. Why do you ask, Senior Brother?" Yang Ji suddenly countered.


    "Oh, it''s nothing," Hao Yunughed lightly and said, "Junior Brother, sorry to bother you."


    He turned to the middle-aged man beside him, "Let''s go."


    The two streaks of light quickly vanished into the distant sky.


    "Lord, if you feel that object is extraordinary, why not simply trade a top-grade material with that Disciple?" the middle-aged man suggested.


    "At the auction, when I first saw that treasure, a sense in my fortune told me it was extraordinary. But, after this little Junior Brother made his bid, I suddenly had a feeling that the item wasn''t as valuable as it seemed," Hao Yun furrowed his brows, "Could it be that he has interfered with my fortune?"


    "Lord, you are the reincarnation of the Lord of Fortune from the Immortal Realm; how could a mere junior disciple have the power or the virtue to interfere with your fortune?" the middle-aged man said, shaking his head in disbelief.


    "Indeed! Only an Immortal King could interfere with my fortune," Hao Yun suddenlyughed, dismissing the thought from his mind.

 Chapter 114: Chapter 98: 3000 Great Realms, 3000 World-Stabilizing Treasures

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    Yang Ji was stopped and questioned by Hao Yun''s true disciples, and thereupon he clutched his Storage Bag, not daring to linger any longer.


    He hastily flew out of the city and through the Teleportation Array back to his Sect.


    Wuji Dao Sect, Dao Peak.


    Inside the main hall.


    Yang Ji swept his hand backward and took out the Mountain Sea Pearl, immediately starting to refine it.


    As it was unowned, and because the Mountain Sea Pearl did not repel him, the refinement process went very smoothly.


    In just the span of a month, the refinement wasplete, and he sessfully became its master.


    At this moment, Yang Ji held the Mountain Sea Pearl in his palm; with a thought, the pearl instantly grew asrge as a head, and with another thought, it shrank to the size of a grain of rice.


    Then with another motion, the originally semi-transparent Mountain Sea Pearl changed color, bing murky like rice water.


    With the naked eye, it was hard to see the scenes within; it seemed even more ordinary and secretive, indistinguishable from amon inferior jade bead.


    To prevent discovery during the process of cultivating the Taichu Divine Tree, Yang Ji hid inside the Mountain Sea Pearl and found a secluded ce to sit cross-legged.


    Only then did he excitedly take out the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment.


    It was the size of a little finger, like a piece of wood-colored amber, unremarkable at a nce¡ªwho would have thought it was once part of the Taichu Divine Tree?


    Yang Ji held it in his hand and looked at it; in the end, he couldn''t help but break into a grin.


    This opportunity was just too great.


    After looking it over carefully, he followed the information provided, cing it into his Dantian.


    He wrapped it with Samadhi True Fire like incubating an egg, providing a suitable temperature for it to germinate and grow smoothly.


    As soon as the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment entered the Samadhi True Fire, a message disyed immediately, "Current suitable cultivation temperature, 8,523 degrees."


    Yang Ji promptly adjusted the temperature of the me; after maintaining the suitable temperature for thirty breaths, the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment underwent an extremely subtle change.


    Its surface began to emit a faintyer of green Spiritual Light, seemingly animated with breath, starting to rhythmically contract.


    "It''s showing signs of divinity!" Yang Ji watched this scene without blinking, his heart secretly thrilled¡ªwho else could find the suitable temperature for cultivation like him?


    Those who could do this might be few and far between, and even if others obtained the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment, they probably could not fathom its mysteries.


    Soon, he became even more confident in his thinking, as the conditions for the cultivation temperature underwent a minute change again, "Current suitable cultivation temperature, 8,522 degrees."


    Yang Ji adjusted ordingly without dy; quickly thereafter, a message appeared atop the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment, "Hungry! Very hungry!"


    Hungry?


    It''s right to be hungry, little tree won''t grow without food.


    Yang Ji grinned, tossing the prepared Vajra Wood into his Dantian, ready to separate a bundle of Samadhi True Fire to melt out its essence.


    But who would''ve expected that as soon as the Vajra Wood entered the Dantian, it zoomed towards the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment like iron to a ma.


    No, to be precise, it wasn''t just clinging, but embracing.


    At this moment, the surface of the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment sprouted two beams of green light, like arms, firmly "embracing" the Vajra Wood.


    The green light on the surface tightened and shed, gnawing at the Vajra Wood voraciously like sucking milk, immediately causing whisps of wooden essence to float off the surface like green smoke.


    As the green light on the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment rhythmically contracted, the wooden essence streamed into it bit by bit.


    Instantly, another message disyed on the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment, "Delicious, delicious!"


    This was an unforeseen event for Yang Ji. ording to his original n, if the Samadhi True Fire failed to refine the wooden essence, he intended to learn a Wood Attribute Cultivation Technique.


    But now...it seemed...unnecessary.


    This Taichu Divine Tree Fragment was far too mystical, a nemesis to all things wood, with a single inhale taking in a hearty gulp of Wood Attribute essence.


    With this capability, what Wood Attribute Cultivation Technique couldpare? Even a Supreme Dao Rank Wood Attribute Cultivation Technique might not be more formidable than this.


    In just the span of ten breaths, a piece of Vajra Wood the size of an arm, which was initially full of color and dotted with Spiritual Light, had now turned into a dried-up and rotten piece of wood.


    ```


    Yang Ji took it out and gently touched it, whereupon it immediately turned into a pile of fragments that scattered away.


    In the span of ten breaths, it had drained a piece of thousand-year Vajra Wood, which was terrifying.


    But the more terrifying it was, the more excited Yang Ji became.


    He saw that on the surface of the Taichu Divine Tree Shards, a message emerged: "Hungry, so hungry, I want to eat, I must eat!"


    Yang Ji hurriedly swung out a batch of Wood Attribute Spiritual Material.


    This time, he was not stingy, directly throwing in the Blood Vine, Green Willow Branch, Dragon Blood Wood, Earth God Wood, Withered Wood Vine, Peach Wood Bead, Golden Bamboo, and other spiritual materials into his Dantian.


    Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!


    As expected, the blue light swept across, and the Taichu Divine Tree Shards gathered all the spiritual materials and began to gobble them up once again.


    Yang Ji watched in amazement; indeed, being the mother of the world and the ancestor of all trees, even just a small piece revealed such divine anomalies.


    If it were theplete Taichu Divine Tree, with its canopy spread out, radiating throughout the entire Taichu World, what an awe-inspiring sight it would be? What kind of divine might would it possess?


    At this moment, Yang Ji no longer doubted that such a divine tree could bear Great Dao Fruits, the mysteries of this World-Stabilizing Treasure from the Taichu World were beyond his current imagination.


    In the book ''Cultivation World,'' it was recorded that within each of the Three Thousand Great Realms, there is a World-Stabilizing Treasure simr to the Taichu Divine Tree, naturally formed by the heavens and earth and considered a Supreme Treasure.


    Legend has it that the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure in the Hongmeng Cultivation Realm is the Hongmeng Stone, in the Xuanhuang Cultivation Realm it is the Xuanhuang Tower, in the Nine Primordial Cultivation Realms it is the Nine Primordial Sword, and in the Primordial Cultivation Realm it is the Yuanshi Banner...


    Unfortunately, all these Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasures have been collected by the oldest Immortal Kings of the Immortal Realm, and future generations rarely see their splendor.


    The reason the replica of the Flying Immortal Boat was so sought after at the auction, selling for a sky-high price of over a hundred billion despite being only a mid-grade Dao Device, is precisely because the "Flying Immortal Boat" was once the World-Stabilizing Treasure of the God of Heaven Cultivation Realm.


    Now, even a replica carries with it great karma and fortunes.


    If one carries the replica "Flying Immortal Boat" while transcending the Heavenly Tribtion in the God of Heaven Cultivation Realm, the rumors say that the tribtion would be significantly reduced, increasing the chances of bing a Nine Tribtions Immortal after passing through nine trials.


    At this moment, watching the Taichu Divine Tree Shards disy their divine might, Yang Ji couldn''t help but recall fragments of passages from the book.


    If it was really so, then the value and significance of this Taichu Divine Tree Fragment would be immense, far beyond any replica of those World-Stabilizing Treasures.


    Thinking this, Yang Ji''s expression became solemn. The Taichu Divine Tree Fragment was a matter of great importance and must not be exposed.


    Previously, he had nned to allow the Buddha Child also to reside in this Mount Sea World; now, he absolutely could not do so.


    If what was recorded in the book was true, possessing this Taichu Divine Tree Fragment would make transcending the tribtions of Immortal Lightning Tribtion much easier for him than for others, wouldn''t it?


    With these thoughts, Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel a surge of excitement. Now, looking at the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment in his Dantian, it seemed more precious than ever.


    However, a monthter, he couldn''t help but wear a bitter expression; this little fragment was insatiable.


    In just a month, it had devoured all the Wood Attribute Spiritual Material he had brought from the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, but it showed no signs of sprouting.


    Yang Ji had no choice but to put on a thick face and once again approached Bai Bi, saying he needed arge amount of Wood Attribute Spiritual Material.


    Bai Bi agreed immediately. Yang Ji noticed her eyes were smiling in a way that seemed off, and the disy above her head changed from the previous "curious" to "intense curiosity."


    He couldn''t help but wonder, what exactly was Bai Bi so curious about?


    However, as long as she harbored no hostility or schemes, Yang Ji was content to let her remain curious.


    And so, time flowed, years swiftly passed, and three years went by in the blink of an eye.


    Yang Ji wasprehending the Three Immortals Formation while using the resources provided by Bai Bi to nurture the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment. Everything was proceeding in an orderly fashion.


    Only during this time, he had amassed a debt of medicine pills worth billions from the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    Yang Ji asionally massaged his temples, visibly frustrated.


    The Taichu Divine Tree Fragment just ate without sprouting, making him exim in frustration that he was raising a gold-swallowing beast, such a gluttonous mouth it had.


    Fortunately, the blue light on it became brighter and brighter, and its anomalies more extraordinary, which eased Yang Ji''s heart somewhat.


    In the meantime, to increase his affinity with the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment, he also frequently fed it with his essence blood.


    At first, the green light of the Taichu Divine Tree Fragment resisted his aura. Later on, it allowed his Divine Sense to caress it back and forth without resistance, even sending out messages of "dependence."


    This cleared the frustration from Yang Ji''s heart, and amid his delight, he felt somewhat better.

 Chapter 115: Chapter 99: Senior Brother Treats Me Truly As A Junior

    It was on this day, outside the main hall, that the voice of Chong Yuan was heard.


    "Master, a young man named Li Changxiao, who ims to be your senior brother, hase to Dao Peak and says he wishes to see you."


    "Oh? Senior brother has left his seclusion?" Upon hearing this, Yang Ji''s eyes instantly brightened. He straightened his robes and walked out.


    "Where is he?" Yang Ji asked with a smile.


    "I have invited him to the guest hall," Chong Yuan said.


    Yang Ji nodded and immediately headed to the guest hall.


    Upon entering the grand hall, he saw a handsome and extraordinary young man with a carefree demeanor meticulously tasting the Spiritual Tea.


    "Senior brother," Yang Ji''s face brightened with a smile as soon as he saw the man.


    "Junior brother, congrattions on passing the first assessment and sessfully joining the Dao Sect. I''ve been in seclusion all these years and didn''t know you hade here; I failed to meet you, which neglects my responsibility as a senior brother."


    Li Changxiao came up happily, a hint of guilt shing across his face.


    "Senior brother, your cultivation is of paramount importance. Do you really think your junior brother would get lost at the gates of the Dao Sect?" said Yang Ji with augh, pulling Li Changxiao to sit down again.


    Meeting again at the Dao Sect, the two brothers had much to reminisce about. Although they hadn''t seen each other for many years, their rtionship did not feel at all estranged.


    Yang Ji poured some Spiritual Tea for Li Changxiao and said, "Junior brother also came to the Dao Sect a few years ago. Luckily, I passed the first assessment and broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm a few yearster, bing an Inner Sect Disciple."


    "What luck, junior brother, that''s your ability. Don''t be so modest in front of your senior brother."


    Li Changxiao said, then suddenly smiled mysteriously and added, "By the way, junior brother, you''ll have to undergo the second assessment in a few years. Senior brother has brought you something good, which will surely increase your chances of passing the assessment by several folds."


    "Oh? What good thing?" Yang Ji asked curiously.


    "Thetter four moves of the Gui Cang Sword Technique, along with a Great Divine Power Technique of the Primordial Spirit ss called ''Yin Yang Separation at Dawn,''" said Li Changxiao with a slight smile. He reached back, produced two Jade Slips, and ced them on the table.


    "The first Jade Slip contains thetter four moves of the Gui Cang Sword Technique, which I received as a divine skill when I passed the second assessment."


    "The second Jade Slip contains a rare Primordial Spirit ss offensive Great Divine Power Technique. This technique is exquisitely refined and immensely powerful. The Yin Yang Energies it cultivates specialize in severing the Primordial Spirit, capable of killing people invisibly, and is called ''Yin Yang Separation at Dawn,''" Li Changxiao exined.


    "Primordial Spirit ss offensive divine skills? Senior brother, where did you obtain this?" Yang Ji was slightly surprised, as such divine skills were extremely precious and rare, and he hadn''t expected his own senior brother to possess one.


    Hearing Yang Ji''s question, Li Changxiao couldn''t help but feel a sigh of wistfulment in his heart and said, "I acquired this technique by ident during the execution of the second assessment task."


    "I mistakenly entered the Immortal Ghost Cave Mansion and was attacked by the remnants of an immortal ghost''s soul, which greatly damaged my own soul, splitting it into two parts."


    "Before reaching Divinity Transformation, to have the Primordial Spirit split was indeed a defy-the-heavens deadly tribtion. At that time, I was on the brink of danger, barely clinging to life."


    "But it was only with a strong will that I managed to hold on and eventually exhausted the immortal ghost''s remnant soul to death; it was truly a narrow escape."


    "However, ''With great trialse great blessings.''"


    "I obtained the legacy of a predecessor in the cave. He was known as Xuan Yang, and the cultivation technique studied by that ghost immortal was also passed down from him. This ''Yin Yang Separation at Dawn'' was also a divine skill created by him."


    "Because my soul was split, I coincidentally met the learning conditions, formed the Yin Yang Energies, and that''s how I managed to preserve my Primordial Spirit from dispersal."


    "However, the damage had been done, and it took me years to recover. Fortunately, I turned misfortune into a blessing and cultivated this profound Primordial Spirit technique."


    As Li Changxiao spoke, a gentle smile emerged on his face.


    Yang Ji''s expression steadied slightly, he knew, even Li Changxiao, who always seemed serene, showed a trace of solemnity in his words, it was clear just how perilous the matter behind it was; otherwise, he wouldn''t have mentioned a nine-in-ten chance of death.


    "Senior Brother, this is the technique you acquired by taking such a life-threatening risk, your Junior Brother I..."


    "Junior Brother!" Li Changxiao suddenly interrupted him and said, "Among the tens of thousands of people in the Cann Sect, only you, Junior Brother, stand behind me in this vast Wuji Dao Sect."


    "There are not many people I can trust, and not many who can help me on the path to immortality. On the long road to longevity, I am counting on Junior Brother to brave the journey ahead with me."


    "Junior Brother, are you unwilling to ept it, or are you unwilling to walk the Great Dao with your Senior Brother?" Li Changxiao said with a light smile.


    "Senior Brother, your Junior Brother naturally wishes to." Yang Ji blurted out.


    Li Changxiao''s face showed a trace of a smile and said, "In a world of longevity, I watch all beings as mere guests! The name Chang Xiao epasses my desire, which I, Li Changxiao, vowed in my heart at the beginning of my cultivation journey."


    "I am of average talent, and although myprehension is quite good, it is not top-notch; it is only my will that can break through the heavens and earth to contend with others."


    "But will alone is not enough, the path to immortality is neither clear nor bright; it is filled with many dangers and crises."


    "I can see that Junior Brother''sprehension surpasses that of your Senior Brother. Previously, you were only limited by your environment, your thinking was constrained, your understanding somewhat one-sided, and still in a period of growth."


    "If after the baptism of the Dao Sect, widening your horizon, increasing your knowledge, recognizing the myriad worlds, hearing thews of many schools, your mind will be insightful, and yourprehension will inevitably reach its peak."


    "I believe this is no worse than the possessors of a Taoist Body."


    "Junior Brother''s strength surpasses your Senior Brother''s; on the road to longevity, with your support, I, Li Changxiao, am certain to go much farther."


    "Senior Brother''s little thought is contained within this ''Yin Yang Separation at Dawn''. Now, I am slowly offering it to you, Junior Brother, are you willing to ept it?" Li Changxiao asked with a faint smile.


    This candidness touched Yang Ji''s heart deeply, his Senior Brother treated him truly like a brother.


    In the journey of cultivation, wealth, partners, techniques, andnds, the "technique" is of utmost importance, people are inherently selfish, and Yang Ji is no exception.


    Because of Luo Xiong, he reserved a measure of "wariness" and "caution" towards others.


    Which was why he had not surrendered the Humanoid Weapon at the start.


    Now, Li Changxiao had taken him to a higher level of spiritual existence, into a greater world.


    He felt as if his soul had been emptied, as though undergoing a transformation and purification, with a mind that had be expansive and open.


    With Senior Brother treating him so, how could he, Yang Ji, be someone who could not appreciate kindness?


    "Senior Brother, I also have two Divine Skills to give to you," Yang Ji said with a slight smile, taking out two Jade Slips that were marked with the Humanoid Weapon and the Three Immortals Formation.


    These two Jade Slips were crafted inside the Mountain Sea Pearl over the years, these Divine Skills were unlike the Buddha Child''s Buddha-Demon Scripture, which specified the cultivator.


    As long as the techniques are imprinted onto the Jade Slips, they could be passed on to others.


    He had prepared them early on, initially intended for Li Changxiao; now that they were presented, the two brothers exchanged smiles, the meaning bing even more profound.


    Seeing Yang Ji smiling as he epted the Gui Cang Sword Technique and the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn.


    Li Changxiao didn''t ask what Divine Skills were contained in the two Jade Slips, and he too casually put them away.


    (Thank you to the Supreme True Ghost for the reward of 100 coins.)

 Chapter 116: Chapter 100 I am a Divine Seedling of Heaven and Earth, Lets Call Her Shen Yin

    "Senior Brother, the Jade Slip contains divine skills, as well as some insights I gained during my cultivation."


    "If these two divine skills are fully developed, Senior Brother, your chance of bing a True Disciple will increase by thirty percent," Yang Ji said slowly.


    "Increase by thirty percent?" Li Changxiao''s expression became solemn, and he became more serious as he said, "Without bing a True Disciple, everything is like passing clouds¡ªunable to receive the Sect''s full support, without ess to profound cultivation techniques and immortal techniques."


    "Since the divine skills from Junior Brother can increase my chances by thirty percent, then I cannot afford to waste this time. I shall return to a cultivation retreat immediately toprehend their mysteries and fully understand them as soon as possible."


    "If my strength increases even by a fraction, the chances of passing the third assessment should also increase," Li Changxiao said.


    "Very well, Senior Brother, you go andmence your retreat," Yang Ji nodded and said.


    "Junior Brother, if there''s anything, you can leave a message for me through the Myriad Treasures Mirror; I will check it once every three years," Li Changxiao said as he slowly rose to his feet.


    "Alright, Senior Brother," Yang Ji also slowly stood up. The two brothers did not exchange pleasantries for long and left the great hall.


    Only after seeing Li Changxiao off did Yang Ji take out two Jade Slips, and with a faint smile, he too entered the great hall.


    Thest four moves of the Gui Cang Sword Technique had arrived just in time. He had nned to receive them after passing the second assessment, but his generous Senior Brother had delivered them early.


    Such acts of imparting techniques were not forbidden by the Sect.


    The path of cultivation values connections and rtionships, fate and causality.


    If someone gifts you a divine skill, it''s a testament to your ability and good fortune.


    The Sect does not forbid such practices. In fact, if you use the Sect''s cultivation techniques and divine skills to go outside, establish your own Sect, and spread teachings, the Sect will not hold you ountable.


    If you manage to teach good disciples and send them to the Dao Sect, there will even be rewards.


    The broad-mindedness of the Dao Sect implies a sense that "under the heavens, all is the Emperor''s soil; at the shores of thend, all are the Emperor''s subjects."


    The expansion of a vast lineage, with numerous followersing to pay homage, signifies great vigor and strong destiny.


    The Dao Sect would not do anything to strangle such fortune.


    Of course, these divine skills are not the core ones.


    If they were essential Sect teachings or techniques, then they could not be so readily obtained and taught; there would be restrictions.


    This is an unspoken rule among all the major Sects.


    If one teaches the Sect''s immortal techniques without permission, or secretly learns them, they will be punished.


    Such matters that touch upon the foundation of the Sect will surely involve the intervention of a Tribtion Immortal. When that timees, there will be storms, thunder, and lightning.


    The Gui Cang Sword Technique, though mighty, is not core and can be freely taught.


    In addition, the arrival of the Primordial Spirit ss offensive divine skill also delighted Yang Ji. He had cultivated the Humanoid Weapon, making his Primordial Spirit far stronger than his peers.


    If he mastered this skill, it would truly be like a tiger growing sharp fangs, its edge fully revealed.


    Inside the Mountain Sea Pearl.


    Yang Ji did not hesitate and immediately took out the Jade Slip containing the Gui Cang Sword Technique.


    He delved into it with his Divine Sense, pondering the mysteries of thest four moves of the sword technique.


    Three dayster.


    He had roughly grasped the fundamental essence of these four sword moves.


    The Dao of the Kan Sword¡ª"Kan" symbolizes the water of the world; the sword moves flow like rivers and seas, likekes and waterfalls. This sword technique embodies the profound truth of "the weak oveing the strong, the soft overpowering the hard."


    The Dao of Gen Sword¡ª"Gen" means mountains; robust and extraordinary, majestic and imposing, the Gen Sword move often pairs with the Dao of the Kui Sword, frequently unleashing terrifying power.


    The Dao of Kun Sword¡ª"Kun" represents the Earth; thus, the Kun Sword move is deep and substantial, a highly formidable technique for defense and suppression.


    The Dao of Qian Sword, this sword move is intricatelyplex and stands at the forefront of the Eight Swords of Gui Cang.


    "Qian" signifies heaven; the sword moves lofty and sublime, like the eternal firmament, ethereal and boundless.


    The Dao of Qian Sword epasses celestial phenomena; each of the nine major sword energies contains nine medium sword energies, with each medium sword energy againprising nine minor sword energies, interlocking in endless session, transferring energy in eight directions, reaching up to the infinite heavens, spanning the vastness of all time.


    These four sword moves, along with the Shocking Sword Dao, Dao of Xun Sword, Dao of Li Sword, and Dao of Kui Sword, can be merged into one, named the Gui Cang Sword.


    Once this sword is unleashed, the eight sorts of sword energies converge and evolve, transforming into myriad forms, with boundless power.


    After bing familiar with the essence of these four sword moves, Yang Ji put aside the first Jade Slip and his Divine Sense probed into the second Jade Slip.


    A surge of profound mysteries flooded in, and the name of the technique appeared in the form of runes¡ªYin Yang Separation at Dawn.


    Five dayster, Yang Ji roughly understood the basic essence of this technique.


    This technique was enormously powerful, mysterious and unpredictable, killing invisibly, its open eyes determining life and death.


    The creative inspiration for this technique came from the special scene when the sun set and the new moon rose, shining together in the Heavenly Domain.


    This technique is a method for cultivating the Primordial Spirit, subtly aligning with the Yin Yang principle, with a Yang chapter and a Yin chapter, capable of cultivating the Yin Yang Energies.


    It''s not necessary to split the Primordial Spirit to cultivate it; the Yin Yang Energies developed can be segregated within the sea of consciousness¡ªone Yin and one Yang, seemingly ipatible like water and fire, yet evolving endless marvels from both ends.


    These two energies can form a Yin Yang Flying Sword; once deployed, it specializes in killing the soul.


    Though it''s a method for the Primordial Spirit, it bears some resemnce to the Sword Control Technique. The former uses the Yin Yang Flying Sword cultivated by the Primordial Spirit for control, while thetter controls the Flying Sword Magical Treasures.


    The former exterminates the Primordial Spirit, thetter beheads the flesh body, their mysteries are different.


    Now armed with this technique, Yang Ji felt more confident and empowered, possessing both the method for the flesh body and the technique for the Primordial Spirit; he now had everything at his disposal.


    Such a foundation was close to rivaling that of the majority of True Disciples.


    To unleash his power in the future, he only needed to perfect the techniques and elevate his realm to Divinity Transformation.


    Then, when the time came, he would have the confidence to vie for the position of a True Disciple.


    Yang Ji slightly restrained his Divine Sense, calmed his mind, and began to deeplyprehend the technique with all his might.


    As for cultivation, with the Dao level Cultivation Technique, he could cultivate on his own; he just needed to consume Medicine Pills.


    Days like these passed by, day after day, and before long, three years had gone by.


    In these three years, he gained substantial understanding of the techniques, and his cultivation had also increased significantly.


    It was on this day whileprehending the techniques that Yang Ji suddenly heard a childish voice calling, "Big brother, big brother!"


    "I''m so hungry, I want to eat!"


    "Hmm?" With Yang Ji''s abilities as a Nascent Soul True Monarch and his keen spiritual perception, he could instantly be aware of even the slightest movement of wind or grass.


    With a flicker of his eyes, Yin energy flowed in his left eye and Yang energy in his right, birthing the Yin Yang Energies; clearly, in these three years, he had reached the entry level in the practice of Yin Yang Separation at Dawn.


    With a slight sense, he knew the source of the voice was in his Dantian.


    As Divine Sense delved in, his eyes immediately shed with a hint of surprise, "Could this be? The Taichu Divine Tree?"


    Before him appeared a miniature little girl, as exquisitely carved as a jade figurine, no taller than three inches, just like the Buddha Child.


    She wore a green dress, her head adorned with two swayingmb horn braids, her eyes sparkling with life and full of spirit. She looked adorable, making anyone want to pinch her cogen-filled cheeks.


    Just by looking at her, Yang Ji could feel a strong Wood Attribute energy, icy and exuding power, like a tidal wave, as though he was in a world of green ocean, where everything between heaven and earth was Wood Attribute energy, everything was green.


    It was as if the essence of the entire world''s Wood Attribute had converged upon her.


    Yang Ji''s gaze firmly fixed on the disy above the little girl''s head, which clearly read [Taichu Divine Tree Sapling].


    Has the wood chip sprouted and grown? And transformed into a humanoid?


    A feeling akin to that of a father surfaced in Yang Ji''s heart. After so many years, the little wood chip that needed feeding had finally sprouted and be a child.


    While surprised, he was also immensely relieved.


    "Big brother, I''m so hungry, it''s been so long since you''ve fed me," said the little girl when she saw Yang Ji''s Divine Sense manifesting in a humanoid form. She wasn''t scared but instead pursed her tender little lips and mumbled.


    "Big brother, I eat this every day, and my stomach is about to dete," she said, as a sh of spiritual light in her hand conjured up a spherical "pearl" roughly her size, which she crunched on with a bite.


    As she chewed, she disdainfully tossed the "pearl" in her hand, her face full of grievance as she rubbed her little belly, as if to say, look how deted my stomach is.


    This overwhelming feeling of grievance would soften anyone''s heart.


    However, Yang Ji''s gaze was "nailed" on the pearl in her hand. His pupils dted slightly, as he couldn''t help but mutter with excitement, "A lower-grade Spiritual Qi Fruit?"


    Judging by the Spiritual Energy seeping from the fruit''s break, the purity of the contained Spiritual Energy should be between a Nine-Transformation Golden Pill and a Nascent Soul Pill. If one could continuously consume such Spiritual Qi Fruits...


    "Big brother, brother, brother!"


    The little girl, feeling neglected as Yang Ji didn''t respond, began to pull her words with a intive tone, pouting.


    Yang Ji cleared his throat, returning to the present moment. Perhaps it was because he frequently fed her with his essence blood, there was no sense of strangeness between them, only a faint familiarity.


    "I gave you so much to eat, have you finished it all?"


    Yang Ji''s eyes swept over the Dantian and found that all the Wood Attribute Spiritual Materials he had ced there had turned into dull, rotten wood.


    "Yes, I''ve eaten them all," the little girl said with a delicate voice.


    "You can''t get full eating this?" Yang Ji pointed at the Spiritual Qi Fruit she had bitten into.


    "This has no taste, it''s not yummy, I don''t like it," the little girl shook her head.


    "Then... how many of these can you produce each day?" Yang Ji suddenly showed a tender, fatherly smile and asked gently.


    "I can make one of these fruits per day for now. But once I grow up after eating enough, I can make lots of them every day," the innocent little girl dered.


    "One per day, that''s more than enough for my cultivation," Yang Ji thought joyfully, then said, "Since you don''t like these, from now on, give them to me, and I''ll feed you the tasty foods you ate before. How does that sound?"


    "Okay, okay!" The little girl nodded excitedly, "Here, big brother, for you." She then handed the partly eaten Spiritual Qi Fruit to him.


    Taking the fruit, Yang Ji noticed it was free of any impurities, like a Supreme Spirit Stone, filled with pure Spiritual Energy.


    He secretly sighed at his fortune. If he could produce arge number of Spiritual Qi Fruits in the future, each would be worth a Supreme Spirit Stone, far more valuable than a Heaven Spirit Pill.


    "Big brother, I don''t want to stay here, it''s not fun at all," the little girl nced around the Dantian with a small frown.


    "Alright, then I''ll move you out. You''re indeed not suited to be in my Dantian anymore. By the way, you should pick a name for yourself," Yang Ji suddenly suggested.


    "A name?" The little girl tilted her head, her eyes, jewel-like and bright, shining and whirling, "I''m born from the divine seedling of heaven and earth, the Taichu Realm Initiating Tree, so I shall call myself Shen Yin."

 Chapter 117: Chapter 101 Edible Shen Yin, The Confidence of Yang Ji

    Yang Ji looked at her, his expression flickered, and suddenly asked, "Do you have the memories of your original form?"


    "Some, but not all. I remember my original form was taken away by a bad guy. Hmmph, I will have my revenge." Shen Yin hummed twice, then suddenly the noise of a rumbling stomach came from her little belly, and her ferociously cute face suddenly fell.


    Looking up, her watery eyes shimmered with the tears of hunger, staring eagerly at Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji coughed lightly and handed her a Spiritual Qi Fruit, "Eat this to tide you over for now, I will get you something tasty in a bit."


    As he spoke, he moved her out of his Dantian.


    The moment they arrived in the Mount Sea World, Shen Yin''s eyes widened, and she cried out with astonishment, "So many delicious things, I don''t want to eat this."


    Tossing away the half-eaten Spiritual Qi Fruit, she gleefully scampered towards the mountain.


    Her body shed with a green light, and all the flowers and trees swept by it immediately withered, their Wood Attribute essence instantly drained.


    Although Shen Yin was not tall, her feet moved as though she possessed the ability to shrink the earth to an inch. In just a single breath, she had drained half of the mountain clean.


    A once spiritually vibrant Immortal Mountain had instantly been stripped bare.


    Yang Ji was taken aback and called out urgently, "You can''t eat these!"


    "Eat, eat, eat, why can''t I eat?" Shen Yinpletely ignored him, her little feet chaotically swinging about, green light sweeping everywhere as swathes of trees withered.


    In just three breaths, a vast Immortal Mountain once lush with greenery and teeming with trees had been stripped of every drop of verdancy, even the roots suffering greatly, instantly transforming into a barren hill.


    Such a method wasparable to that of Great Divine Power.


    Yang Ji was agape with astonishment, having not expected this little Shen Yin to be so powerful, a virtual nemesis to all flora.


    Seeing her about to dash toward the remaining untouched Immortal Mountain within the Mount Sea World, Yang Ji twitched at the corner of his eye and immediately used a teleportation skill to speedily intercept her, saying with a pained face, "Shen Xiaoyin, this is our own territory, we can''t just recklessly damage it; we have to live here in the future."


    The Mount Sea World was still growing, and of the only two Immortal Mountains rich in Spiritual Energy and with a favorableyout of rivers and hills, she had already ravaged one. Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel pained.


    If the other mountain was also drained, then the Mount Sea World would lose its Spiritual Charm, bing no different from the mundane world outside.


    "Our own territory?" Shen Yin nced at the Immortal Mountain, then at Yang Ji with his pained face, and reluctantly licked her lips, retracting the green light.


    "But... I''m still hungry."


    "You''re still hungry?" Yang Ji thought for a moment, then said, "I will take you out to eat two more mountains. However, the outside world is dangerous. You must promise me not to stray from my sleeve; if the bad guys discover you, you might be taken away just like your original form was."


    "Okay, I promise." Shen Yin nodded obediently and burrowed into the sleeve of Yang Ji''s robe.


    Yang Ji looked at his sleeve, a sh of Spiritual Light on his body, and immediately left the Mount Sea World, arriving inside the main hall.


    Taking Dao Peak as the center, within a fifty-mile radiusy his territory, with numerous mountains therein.


    Due to the richness of Spiritual Energy within the Wuji Sect, all kinds of nts and trees thrived, and the essence of vegetation was dense. Even if drained, they would soon recover under the nourishment of the dense Spiritual Energy.


    Yang Ji cautioned Shen Yin not to destroy the tree roots and grass roots, then took her to the nearby mountains.


    As he flew along, Shen Yin, hidden within his sleeve, danced with joy, constantly shing green light, absorbing the essence of nts and trees.


    Within just ten breaths, Yang Ji had selectively led her to absorb the essence from the peaks of three mountains.


    Seeing Shen Yin''s slightly satisfied expression, Yang Ji then took her and left.


    However, halfway through, they encountered a Servant Disciple cultivating the Wood Emperor Technique, who was using a grass and tree spell to nourish a Spiritual Seed. This caught Shen Yin''s attention, "Hey, the Spiritual Light he emits looks really tasty."


    She sucked in from a distance, and the Spiritual Light the Disciple had cast was immediately drawn into her mouth. Her eyes lit up, and then she sucked again, this time pulling out the Wood Emperor Spiritual Power from inside the Disciple''s Dantian as well.


    The Disciple let out a miserable scream on the spot, as his foundation was nearly destroyed.


    Fortunately, Yang Ji noticed in time and covered Shen Yin''s mouth, which spared the Disciple from misfortune.


    After giving Shen Yin a stern look, Yang Ji took out a bottle of Nine-Transformation Golden Pills topensate for the Disciple''s losses.


    He hadn''t expected that Shen Yin could not only consume mountains but also absorb others'' Wood Attribute Spiritual Power. Indeed, anything rted to "Wood Attribute" seemed within her range of consumption.


    "Next time, without my permission, you cannot randomly devour others'' Spiritual Power, understand?" Yang Ji flicked her little forehead and admonished her sternly.


    "Oh, alright, alright." Shen Yin shrunk her neck and stuck out her tongue.


    "Holy smokes! Master, when did you develop such an evil technique? You''re even more demonic than me; you don''t just eat mountains, you also suck away people''s magical power," the Buddha Child eximed in astonishment, flying over on an Immortal Crane.


    "Who is this little brat calling my skills demonic? Humph, those Outer Realm Demons have techniques that are much more evil than mine," Shen Yin red at the Buddha Child with an unkind look but obediently stayed inside the sleeve, not running out, only whisperingints to Yang Ji.


    "Outer Realm Demon? Were there Heavenly Demons when you were born?" Yang Ji ignored the Buddha Child and transmitted his voice to Shen Yin.


    "Yes, those Heavenly Demons were so annoying, stealing the fruits from my body and even eating the people under my tree. Especially that guy named Eternal Demon Sage, he was particrly brutal, causing chaos in my world, countless creatures suffered from his viciousness, but in the end, I drove him away," Shen Yin said bitterly.


    "So Heavenly Demons have such a long history? The books say that Heavenly Demons are one of the ancient races, existing alongside the oldest Immortal Kings of the Immortal Realm. Could it be true?" Yang Ji pondered.


    "Hey, Master, why aren''t you paying attention to me?" Seeing Yang Ji walking away, the Buddha Child couldn''t help but jump off the crane''s back and call out.


    Yang Ji didn''t return to the main hall but went to the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance in Wuji City.


    With the Spiritual Qi Fruits that Shen Yin produced as a "backing," this time Yang Ji spoke with confidence and assertiveness, saying, "Bring forth all Wood Attribute Spiritual Materials; with a wave of my hand, I''ll take them all."


    Bai Bi just looked at him in surprise, then smiled slightly and also quickly brought out the Wood Attribute Spiritual Materials she had collected over the years.


    Yang Ji expressed his gratitude and then returned to the Wuji Dao Sect.


    These Spiritual Objects would be enough to feed Shen Yin for several years, and he also nned to go into seclusion again, focusing onprehending his spells to prepare adequately for the second assessment task.


    Days passed by like this.


    Two yearster.


    Chong Yuan and the others also sessively broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm, qualifying as Inner Sect Disciples, each entitled to an Immortal Mountain.


    However, they did not leave and continued cultivating on Yang Ji''s Dao peak.


    Over the years, the Buddha Child also became increasingly extraordinary.


    He was asionally surrounded by a golden glow, asionally engulfed in billowing Demonic Qi, bing all the more remarkable, and had quietly broken through to the pinnacle of the Golden Core.


    Although Yang Ji was cultivating in the Mount Sea World, his potent Divine Sense would still asionally probe and understand everything about Dao Peak, keeping him fully informed of everyone''s actions.


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 Chapter 118: Chapter 102: The Second Assessment

    Time flowed like water, autumn came and went several times, and in the blink of an eye, several years had passed.


    It had been a full ten years since thest assessment task waspleted.


    In the blink of an eye, ten years had passed, and Yang Ji''s Dao Sect Command Token suddenly began to vibrate.


    Clearly, the second assessment task had arrived.


    If sessful, one could continue to cultivate within the Dao Sect for a hundred years, enjoying an endless supply of Medicine Pills.


    But if one failed, that person would be parted from the Dao Sect forever, the purple robe stripped away, the disciple''s name erased, the path to immortality cut like with a knife, making the road ahead difficult to cross.


    Therefore, this second task was just as crucial, and even Yang Ji dared not take it lightly.


    The Dao Sect was fairly humane, issuing assessment tasks linked to one''s own strength and realm. If one couldn''t even pass this, then they had no destiny to remain in the Dao Sect.


    Yang Ji reached out and took out the Talisman Command, which disyed a string of small characters, "Northern Abyss Sea, Yunhua Sea Area, the young master of flowers and willows, Huo Luan, has vited innumerable female cultivators, and has then secretly refined them into evil human Demon Pills to enhance his cultivation, an extremely heinous crime, and must be executed."


    [Note: The young master of flowers and willows, indulging in pleasure and neglecting cultivation, though in the Nascent Soul Realm, he has a father in the Void Refinement Realm, and disciples executing the task must be extremely careful.]


    "A father in the Void Refinement Realm?" Yang Ji frowned slightly, then rxed, murmuring, "Since the Sect issued such a task, there clearly must be room to maneuver; it''s not necessarily a dead end."


    At this moment, his attention was mostly focused on the "Human Demon Pill."


    It was recorded in books that this kind of Medicine Pill was amon method used by Outer Realm Demons who consumed human cultivators.


    They often refined living human cultivators whole into Medicine Pills to ensure that the soul did not disperse and the pure magical power within remained.


    Such refined Medicine Pills could not only nourish the soul but also enhance cultivation.


    But human cultivators, in such a process, would suffer double the torment of both body and soul, a pain worse than death, extremely cruel.


    Some human evil cultivators revered the Heavenly Demons as masters and also learned such evil methods, often causing harm and mischief among the cultivators.


    The Demonic Path often mentioned by people has its origins from these Outer Realm Demons.


    Nevertheless, the Demonic Path ultimately contains the word "Dao," picking up the nuances of the Heavenly Demons'' technique but not losing their nature, not bing puppets of the Heavenly Demons.


    In the end, it''s humans who practice the demonic arts, and although the Cultivation Techniquese from other races, their actions and affairs still retain human nature.


    This is why the Ten Great Dao Sects in the Taichu World turn a blind eye to the Ten Great Demon Sects, as long as their actions don''t get too out of line, then it''s fine.


    Like Di Xuansha, the Dao Child of the Demon Sect, who cultivates the "Heavenly Demon Alien Heart Technique" using cultivator flesh and blood to nourish Divine Medicine to enhance cultivation, also only dares to act stealthily and not too tantly.


    Once exposed, he will be executed by the Dao Sect. This is the underlying struggle between righteousness and evil.


    This young master of flowers and willows, having neither the background nor the strength of a Dao Child of the Demon Sect, still dared such arrogance. Who gave him the courage? He was simply courting death.


    Following the principle that exposure means death, the Dao Sect listed him for a mandatory death mission.


    Thus, he must die; even if Yang Ji couldn''t kill him, his "death" was already decided.


    Tasks from the Dao Sect generally have no time limit; as long as you can kill him within the specified cultivation realm, it doesn''t matter whether you take one year or ten years.


    However, during this period, one wouldn''t enjoy the Dao Sect''s cultivation resources.


    Time is equivalent to lifespan; typically, no one would waste so much time, unless the situation was special.


    After confirming he would ept the task, Yang Ji put away the Dao Sect Command Token.


    Soon, a sh of light appeared on the Myriad Treasures Mirror, which was a message from Yan Zhan.


    [Yang Ji, I''ve heard about the Hell Arena incident. I didn''t expect you to use a Humanoid Weapon; it seems that the person who took the heritage in advance must have been you. Tell me, were you secretly watching us make fools of ourselves then?]


    Yang Ji smiled slightly and replied, [You''ve discovered that too. I should have gone down with all of you then to keep up appearances; that way, you might not have found out about me.]


    [Humph! Anyway, what is your second assessment task?] Yan Zhan sent another message.


    [To go to the Northern Abyss Sea and execute a wicked cultivator. What about you?]


    [To hunt a Demon King in the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons.]


    [I''ve never killed a Heavenly Demon and don''t know how powerful they are, so you need to be very careful.]


    [I hope we can both pass this assessment.] Yan Zhan replied.


    [We will.] Yang Ji replied.


    Seeing that Yan Zhan wasn''t sending more messages, he also put away the Myriad Treasures Mirror and walked out of the hall.


    Outside, Chong Yuan and the others were whispering with smiles on their faces.


    "You seem very happy; did you receive some good tasks?" Yang Ji asked with a smile.


    "Honored Master, we have received the same task again. The Sect has discovered an unexplored Secret Realm within a space rift, and our mission is to join the Sect''s high-level officials in exploring it and to survive," Chong Yuanughed.


    "Exploring a Secret Realm?" Yang Ji pondered aloud, "This task seems easy, but it''s full of many unknown dangers; you must be careful."


    "We''ll be careful. Don''t worry, Honored Master," Chong Yuan and the others nodded.


    When the next day arrived.


    Everyone dispersed to begin the second assessment.


    Yang Ji also took Buddha Child and Shen Yin to the Northern Abyss Sea.


    After eight days of transmission, they finally arrived at the Northern Abyss Sea, in the Yunhua sea area.


    The purple robes of the Wuji Dao Sect were too eye-catching, so Yang Ji changed into a set of white robes.


    After some investigation, he learned that this Young Master Huahui''s real name was Liu Yuan, who resided on Emperor Liu Ind.


    Emperor Liu was his father, the sole overlord of the Yunhua sea area and the only Void Refining Cultivator.


    At that moment, under the zing sun, Yang Ji hid within a cluster of white clouds, gazing from afar at Castle of Emperor Liu on Emperor Liu Ind.


    Some information appeared like game tips, [Castle, constructed of White Radiance Stone, engraved with the Four Pce Defense Array, impregnable by Void Refining Cultivators once activated.]


    [One early-stage Void Refining Cultivator is lightly cultivating and can wake up at any moment.]


    [Three early-stage Divinity Transformation Cultivators are leisurely indulging themselves inside the castle.]


    [Eight Nascent Soul Cultivators are leisurely indulging themselves inside the castle.]


    ...


    Then the disy showed a series of messages about the various guards.


    With one nce, Yang Ji acquired the current behavioral status and basic information of everyone in the castle and its grounds.


    Without a doubt, that Void Refinement Realm individual must be the master of Castle Emperor Liu, and those three Divinity Transformations should be Emperor Liu''s subordinates, the Three Evil Gods.


    As for the eight Nascent Soul Realms who were enjoying themselves, it seemed likely that Young Master Huahui was one of them.


    "Dealing with one Void Refining and three Divinity Transformations isn''t going to be easy," said Yang Ji, his brow slightly furrowed. Suddenly, he chuckled mischievously, "Buddha Child, you''ve metamorphosed into Divine Medicine, precious beyond measure. How about you draw away the master of the castle and those three Divinity Transformation Cultivators? I''ll mark down a great achievement for you."


    "Master, just kill me," Buddha Child rolled his eyes,ying t on his back in the sleeve, adopting an utterly disheartened expression.


    "You little child, you have no spirit of fearless sacrifice," Yang Ji said with augh, gently scolding him. He wasn''t truly sending Buddha Child to his death; he was just teasing him, having temporarily run out of other ideas.


    "Master, when you were inquiring earlier, didn''t that man grit his teeth and say that this boy often goes out to harm young women? We can take the chance to eliminate him when he does," Buddha Child said with a strangeugh.


    "That guy usually brings a Divinity Transformation guard with him when he goes out... Divinity Transformation!" Yang Ji pondered, recalling the sh with the eminent Bai Mei and weighing the power gap between them.


    "How impressive can a Divinity Transformation from such a small ce be? They probably don''t even possess aplete set of Great Divine Abilities. If I, Buddha Child, reached the Nascent Soul Realm and cultivated the Buddha-Demon Dharma Form, I could definitely take on the three Divinity Transformations alone.


    Using my Demon Devouring Technique, I''ll munch them down one by one and show them what I''m made of, gaga," the Buddha Child said with a strangeugh.


    "Master, someone with your talent, capable of ying a Dao Child''s clone, could definitely trade a few blows with these third-rate Divinity Transformations across a major realm. Even if you can''t beat them, you could still make a safe escape with the Treasure Sword Wings," Buddha Child added.


    Yang Ji mused, "A Nascent Soul Cultivator purifies the Primordial Spirit, while a Divinity Transformation cultivates the Great Dao Body, starting to create a nascent world within their body and wielding the World Force to restrain others. One must not be careless."


    "However, you''re not without reason. These three are only at the early stages of Divinity Transformation; the discrepancy in strength won''t be significant, and they won''t be much faster than a Nascent Soul Cultivator."


    "If I deploy the Treasure Sword Wings, I can achieve swift divine movement, easily breaking through their restraints."


    "When the timees, as long as I find an opportunity to swiftly kill Young Master Huahui, I can make a quick escape."


    Reflecting on the battle with Bai Mei, Yang Ji felt confident about his strengthparison and quickly formed a n in his mind.


    "Master, let''s stake out here; this kid is as good as dead," Buddha Child said with a smirk.


    Yang Ji nodded, settling himself within the clouds, simultaneously cultivating and closely observing the situation at the Castle of Emperor Liu.


    But...


    A month passed, and although people came and went from the castle, Young Master Huahui seemed not to being out at all.


    "How can he note out looking for girls if he''s known as Young Master Huahui? That doesn''t make sense," Buddha Child frowned, suddenlyughing strangely, "Could it be that this kid''s suffered a breakdown? Convalescing? What unfortunate timing to be impotent."


    "Instead of heading for his death, he managed to cling on to life for a few more days. You have to admit, the guy''s got some luck,"


    "We''ll continue to wait; he''ll eventuallye out," Yang Ji said, his eyes opening and closing, maintaining a remarkable level of patience, as he spoke indifferently.


    "Big brother, I''m hungry," suddenly Shen Yin''s voice came from within the Mountain Sea Pearl to Yang Ji''s ears.


    He sent his Divine Sense inside to check and saw that Shen Yin had eaten all the Wood Attribute Spiritual Materials he had previously given her.


    Looking at the Castle of Emperor Liu, Yang Ji thought for a moment, then conveyed through a telepathic message, "Let''s go, I shall take you to feed on a mountain first."


    Many inds in this sea area were rich in lush forests, and selectively consuming some would allow them to recover after a couple of years.


    Being cautious, Yang Ji quietly instructed Shen Yin to extract only a tenth of the essence from each tree.


    After such an extraction, the mountain would still appear verdant, unlikely to catch anyone''s attention.


    Thus, Yang Ji took Shen Yin, flying swiftly for hundreds of miles, embarking on a journey of ind exploration and consuming mountains.


    As it was the turn of spring and summer, making it the peak season for flora, and with the sea''s humid climate in the tropics being conducive to vegetation growth.


    Some uninhabited inds were vibrantly green, with an unimaginable concentration of spiritual energy in their vegetation, harboring some rare and precious trees.

 Chapter 119: Chapter 103 Death Mist

    A nce revealed the ind was brimming with trees.


    There were ancient trees such as palm trees, Green Metal Wood, Water Fir Tree, Embracing te Tree, Agarwood, Dragon Tuo Wood... and so on, each a thousand years old.


    After briefly putting Buddha Child into the Mountain Sea Pearl, Yang Ji flew around the ind. Shen Yin was omnivorous, opening its mouth to absorb energy.


    Once an ind was fully absorbed, it would fly to another, and Shen Yin would voraciously absorb the essence of nts, utterly delighted.


    With each ind absorbed, the green light on its body would grow stronger, and it seemed to grow imperceptibly taller.


    This discovery filled Yang Ji with joy.


    If Shen Yin could grow, then the benefits it would bring him would be even greater.


    He was happy to see such development, continually taking Shen Yin to various inds to absorb the essence of vegetation.


    This way, another month had passed.


    During this period, Yang Ji also asionally returned to the vicinity of Castle of Emperor Liu to scout the situation, but that son of flowers and willows was still nowhere to be seen because three Divinity Transformation cultivators were still in the castle.


    However, he did discover that the master of Castle of Emperor Liu had entered deep cultivation, indicating he had begun a retreat, would not awake at any moment, his spiritual sense sealed off, unable to detect anything of the outside world; this was indeed good news.


    In the time that followed, Yang Ji began taking Shen Yin to the various inds to absorb nt essences once more.


    If there were cultivators on the ind, they would absorb secretly; if there were none, they would absorb brazenly.


    Like this, they absorbed the essence from dozens of inds consecutively.


    It was on this day, on Minghua Ind, that someone suddenly shouted, "Look, the Death Mist!"


    "Death Mist?" Yang Ji looked where everyone else was, and saw a sky-shrouding, grey haze that stretched for miles with no end in sight, like a hefty city wall on the ocean surface rolling forward.


    [The Power of Death, able to dissolve flesh and disintegrate bones, capable of killing Nascent Soul Cultivators] A piece of information appeared.


    "When I was in the Thousand-Inds Sea Area, I heard about this Death Mist. It''s a vast expanse that covers hundreds of miles, the Reaper Mist, from which no one enters and returns alive. It turns out this mist contains the Power of Death, capable of killing even those of the Fushion Realm." Yang Ji muttered to himself as he watched the grey haze roll by.


    "It''s said that this Death Mist, much like the Reaper, wanders the vast oceans, never stopping, with no one knowing where it aims to go. Furthermore, its appearance is often without any warning, suddenly manifesting before your eyes. Once someone gets caught in it, there''s no burial for the dead."


    "Luckily, this time the Death Mist is far from the ind. Otherwise, if it suddenly appeared before us, cultivators might escape, but all the mortals would certainly perish."


    A cultivator said with a palpable shudder.


    [A wisp of the Power of Death, two wisps of the Power of Death, three wisps of the Power of Death...]


    Yang Ji looked indifferently at the Death Mist and saw some more information.


    "This Death Mist is not solelyposed of the Power of Death; the powers within move in wisps without any set pattern, somewhat simr to the Stone Forest Array in the underwater waterfall from before. With the Golden Finger Ability, I should be able to dodge the lethal strikes of these powers safely."


    "And this Death Mist is rolling in the direction of Castle of Emperor Liu."


    Yang Ji stroked his chin, his eyes shed, and he immediately began to strategize.


    To confirm his thoughts, he stealthily flew towards the departing Death Mist and then, unobserved, plunged headlong into the Death Mist.


    [The Power of Death!]


    [The Power of Death!]


    [The Power of Death!]


    The Power of Death, although hidden within these gray mists and indistinguishable to others, could not escape Yang Ji''s gaze¡ªit was as if it were a naked maiden,pletely seen through with one look.


    Yang Ji darted around the edges of the Death Mist, constantly moving and dodging, because he had mastered the Zhou Tian Nuoyi, his movements were exceedingly wless.


    No matter from which direction the Power of Death attacked, whether by strangling or instant killing, he could predict it and evade unharmed.


    It was as if he were a dancer gliding on the Reaper''s scythe, too incredible to believe.


    If anyone were to witness this scene, their jaw would certainly drop.


    Yang Ji weaved in and out of the Death Mist, and after making sure of something, a strange smile suddenly appeared on his face.


    The son of Liu Emperor won''te out?


    Then he would kill his way in.


    There was no need to waste time with him here.


    ...


    The Death Mist was formidable, but it was not fast¡ªit moved as if at the full flight speed of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    Yang Ji didn''t wait for the Death Mist, instead flying ahead toward the Castle of Emperor Liu.


    At the moment, within the castle, there was still an atmosphere of revelry.


    "Haha, my lord, your servants have reported that fifty thousand li away on Tianhua Ind, there is a peerless beauty with the Cultivation of the Nascent Soul Realm. She is the beloved daughter of the Sect Master of the Heavenly Water Sect. That sect has only one Divinity Transformation supreme. We can surely go snatch her up for our enjoyment."


    "Hehe, the Sect Master''s daughter, delicate and noble, must be quite a thrill to y with. When the timees, the three uncles will apany me. I want to press her down on the throne of the Sect Master of the Heavenly Water Sect and y with her in front of their entire sect. That must be incredibly exciting and enjoyable."


    The son of Liu Emperor had a paleplexion and a soft and feminine appearance,ughing with a malevolence that grew ever stronger.


    "Haha, my lord is truly a man of taste, bored with female cultivators who have reached the Golden Core in Qi Cultivation. It''s good to change to the vor of the Nascent Soul Realm for a bit, their elemental Yin is even purer, reaping more benefits. However, we must not be careless.


    There are many in this sea area who hate you to the bone, and there have even been assassination orders against you in secret."


    "Oh? The Huayun Sea Area is dominated by my Castle of Emperor Liu, and these worthless fish dare to issue an assassination order against me?"


    The son of Liu Emperorughed heartily, a folding fan in hand that he flicked open with a whoosh, its surface filled with indecent images of women.


    He nced at the fan in his hand, and a sinister smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "Go find out who dares to issue an assassination order against me. On my Hundred Women Erotic Fan, I shall have the erotic drawings of his entire family''s women."


    The son of Liu Emperorughed arrogantly, seemingly unconcerned.


    Just then, a coldugh came through: "I have to say, you, son of Liu Emperor, are the first person whom I truly desire to kill from the bottom of my heart, so your death is well deserved."


    As these words fell, the smile on the son of Liu Emperor''s face suddenly froze, and two drops of blood seeped from his eyes, which were filled with terror.


    Inside them, the Yin Yang Energies swirled, and just before the eyes of all, the son of Liu Emperor bowed his head and silently died on the spot¡ªa death too strange and abrupt.


    Immediately after, a shadow flew into the hall, seized his head, and rushed out.


    "Who?" In shock, three Nascent Soul Cultivators were the first to awaken to the situation, finding it hard to believe that someone so audacious dared to enter the castle alone, kill their young master right before their eyes, and take his head.


    "The killer is Luo Xiong!" Yang Ji, holding the head, responded, then turned to leave swiftly.


    "Hehe, these fools are still immersed in disbelief. They truly are third-rate Divinity Transformation experts, no, they are outright fifth-rate. Against such trash, I could kill a hundred of my same rank." The Buddha Child cackled wickedly.


    "Damn it, who killed my son!" Suddenly, a voice filled with killing intent and furious bellowing came from deep within the castle.


    "This is bad, did this guy wake up already?" Yang Ji nced back and hurriedly pushed his sword wings to full power, flying towards the rolling Death Misting at him.

 Chapter 120: Chapter 104: Mysterious Fairyland, Hundred Thousand Years Myriad Vajra Wood

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    "This old fellow woke up really quickly," Buddha Child''s eyelid twitched as he hurriedly said, "Your Honor, quick, he''s going to catch up."


    "Damn it, you dare to kill my son." Behind them, a beam of green light tore through the sky at an extreme speed, its terrifying killing intent causing the space it passed through to show hair-like fine cracks.


    The fury of someone in the Void Refinement Realm was indeed terrifying.


    Such beings, involved with the Great Dao, were on apletely different level of existence, definitely not something Yang Ji could contend with at the moment, not even a single move.


    Feeling the rming killing intent behind him, Yang Ji frantically stimted his sword wings.


    At this moment, the sword wings were not spread out like wings but were closed together like a Flying Sword, positioned on either side of his back, radiance spilling from them, and the tip of the swords jetting out sharp golden Sword Qi like rockets, suddenly travelling dozens of miles, truly reaching the extreme of speed.


    One could see two streaks of light, one in front of the other, a mere five hundred miles apart, both exuding the might of descending from the Nine Heavens, emitting a sharp and shocking screech.


    "Boy, die!" From behind, Liu Emperor fiercely stretched out five fingers toward the Heavenly Domain ahead and grabbed ferociously, the force of heaven and earth surging oppressively, causing the surrounding space to ripple like water, instantly immobilizing the space in front of Yang Ji.


    However, with a sh of the ck and white swords in his hand, the Gui Cang Sword Style was suddenly unleashed, and a sword qi containing the myriad phenomena of heaven and earth, unparalleled in True Rigidity, thunderously shed out, instantly tearing through the spatial immobilization.


    "Haha, this old guy is just in the early stages of Void Refining; his inner world isn''t too perfect yet, the World Force he can mobilize is limited. He dreams of immobilizing the space within a five hundred miles radius, think again!"


    "If he immobilized the space within a fifty miles radius, not even those at the peak of Divinity Transformation could escape. But a five hundred miles radius is too wide. Once the immobilizing power is dispersed, although it can stop ny-nine percent of those in the Nascent Soul Realm, it can''t stop your sword, Your Honor."


    Buddha Child saw Yang Ji demonstrate his divine might and couldn''t help but take a deep breath, screaming excitedly and stimtedly.


    "How is this possible? This kid is just at the Nascent Soul Realm stage. How did he tear through my spatial immobilization?" Liu Emperor was both shocked and angry, his face aze with rage, his inner world resonating with the outside world, immediately harnessing a vast amount of World Force for spatial teleportation.


    A leap covered dozens of miles, several times faster than the Nascent Soul Realm utilizing the force of heaven and earth for instant movement.


    In a few short leaps, he closed the distance with Yang Ji, the two now merely a hundred miles apart.


    But just as he was about to once again use spatial immobilization, he saw the person in front of him burst into a massive grey wall.


    Liu Emperor was overflowing with a desire to kill, focused only on the person in front of him, not noticing the grey fog rolling in ahead. When he finally saw it clearly, his face went through a drastic change.


    "Death Mist!!!"


    "This kid actually entered the Death Mist, damn it! It''s a pity he didn''t die by my hand!"


    Liu Emperor''s gaze was dark as water, his killing intent still surging tumultuously.


    Seeing Liu Emperor looking bad and stopping outside, Buddha Child immediately yelled tauntingly, "Old man,e on,e over here."


    "Seeking death! Dark Death Seal!"


    Liu Emperor was furious. With vital energy flowing in his hand, he raised his palm and struck towards the Death Mist in the air, a huge palm print as high as the sky, emitting a dense Demonic Qi, burst into it.


    Boom!


    The Dark Death Seal arrogantly breached the mist, causing the Death Mist to roll over on both sides. However, it barely prated three miles. The palm print''s energy was continuously diminished by the endlessyers of Power of Death until it waspletely depleted and dissipated.


    Seeing this scene, Liu Emperor''s eyes narrowed, well aware of the ferocity of the Death Mist.


    After his palm strike, he looked into the mist.


    However, the figure he loathed to the bone had already disappeared without a trace, uncertain if he was dead under the palm print or within the mist.


    But one thing he was sure of, with that person entering the mist, death was certain.


    Still unwilling in his heart, he followed the path of the Death Mist, hoping to find his body and shatter it into a thousand pieces.


    Yang Ji was obviously aware of the information that he was being followed. After a moment''s thought, he turned and flew deeper into the mist.


    One reason was to avoid Liu Emperor and not to be discovered, to prevent any unnecessary troubleter on.


    Another reason was he was also curious, what exactly was inside this Death Mist?


    As thoughts whirl, he fully activated Zhou Tian Nuoyi, continually dodging the Power of Death and diving deeper into the mist.


    One mile, two miles, three miles... a hundred miles.


    ```


    The deeper in they went, the brighter the light became, and at a hundred miles in, the surroundings suddenly cleared, revealing a bright and sunny world.


    There was no gray mist, no Power of Death, before their eyes there unexpectedlyy a paradise hidden from the world, and of immortal beauty.


    Within this Death Mist actuallyy a hidden fairnd!


    Here, mountain ranges stood tall, beautiful trees were lush and green, vines and creepers intertwined, Spiritual Energy was thick in the air, birds sang sweetly, flowers scented the breeze, further adorned by waterfalls and flowing streams, truly a rare and beautiful ce, delighting Yang Ji''s eyes and heart.


    "Damn, where is this, with death shrouding the outside, how could there be such a serene ce within?" Buddha Child leapt from his sleeve, curiously looking around.


    Yang Ji nced once, then immediately flew towards thisnd of fairy beauty with him.


    As soon as theynded, they were attracted by the trees in front of them, each trunk perfectly straight andrge enough to require several dozen people to encircle their girth.


    "Is this the Myriad Vajra Wood?" Yang Ji''s pupils dted slightly, his breath quickened by a third, as he looked again to confirm.


    [Vajra Wood, one hundred thousand years.]


    [Vajra Wood, one hundred and eighty thousand years.]


    [Vajra Wood, one hundred and twenty thousand years.]


    ...


    [Vajra Wood, one hundred and fifty thousand years.]


    "The lowest one is a hundred thousand years, my god, what kind of Secret Realm is this?" Yang Ji was deeply moved.


    Vajra Wood, because of its special fragrance and firm and solid texture, is a prime material for building pces and is often cultivated by people.


    Beneath the underwater waterfall, the residence of the senior Fu Dongliu was built from thousand-year Vajra Wood.


    Thousand-year Vajra Wood is considered Supreme in the outside world and is sufficient to create Supreme Magic Tools.


    Whereas Myriad Vajra Wood is a rare sight and can be used to make Lower-grade Spirit Instruments.


    Although the Vajra Wood has its limits and cannot be used to create Treasure Devices, this hundred thousand-year Vajra Wood is certainly capable of creating Supreme Spiritual Artifacts.


    With such a vast forest, how many Supreme Spiritual Artifacts could be crafted?


    Wealth had arrived! These three words suddenly floated through his mind.


    While Yang Ji was excited, he also became even more cautious.


    In such an unknown ce, he didn''t dare to be careless, swiftly flying up into the sky to survey the area from above.


    After confirming there were no dangers within a five-mile radius, he once again leapt down.


    "Wow, such rich essence of wood Qi, with such a vast expanse of trees, if I ate it all, I could run a wholep." Shen Xiaoyin seemed to have caught the scent and leapt out from the Mountain Sea Pearl, her chubby cheeks full of surprise, shing with a green light, as she pounced near a Vajra tree and began to gnaw on it.


    "Master, who is she?" Buddha Child blinked in surprise.


    "How did Shen Xiaoyine out?" Yang Ji frowned slightly, stretched out his hand to grab Shen Yin and bring her back, but his fingers opened and then rxed.


    Now that Buddha Child had seen her, after a brief contemtion, he decided not to deliberately avoid them anymore.


    He nced at Buddha Child and said, "Her name is Shen Yin, the World Spirit of Mountain Sea Pearl, who especially loves eating the essence of nts and trees."


    "Oh, so it''s Sister Shen Yin." Buddha Child nodded thoughtfully, "So it was Sister Shen Yin who ate the mountainst time?"


    "Yes." Yang Ji nodded and said, "Go, transnt all of these Vajra trees into the Mount Sea World, let''s improve the scenery there as well."


    "Alright, Master." Buddha Child grinned, then grew a hundred feet tall, pulled out the Vajra trees with his hands, disying endless bravery.


    Yang Ji, meanwhile, hovered in mid-air, constantly watching the surroundings, not daring to be the least bit careless.

 Chapter 121: Chapter 105: Da Xianshi, A Heavenly Demon as Powerful as Red Dust Immortal

    The Buddha Child was pulling trees while shuttling them back and forth to the Mount Sea World.


    Shen Yin, on the other hand, kept absorbing the essence of the wood''s energy, feasting freely.


    The two pushed forward and soon prated ten miles deep, where the interior became spacious.


    Yang Ji, who was inspecting the surroundings, suddenly froze and quickly transmitted his voice to Shen Yin and the Buddha Child, "Stop, quickly."


    As he spoke, he flew over as well.


    "Master, what''s the matter?" the Buddha Child asked with his hands wrapped around arge tree, looking over questioningly.


    "What''s wrong, big brother?" Shen Yin tilted her head slightly, her eyes shimmering with a green light, still hugging a Vajra Wood and nibbling on it.


    "Shh!" Yang Ji made a silencing gesture and then pointed to a stone the size of a calf lying in front.


    His heart was suddenly pounding, as the inconspicuous stone before him disyed "Superior Dao Artifact, Da Xianshi, currently dormant."


    Superior Dao Artifact?


    Da Xianshi?


    Yang Ji''s breath halted, finding it hard to believe that a Dao Device was lying in such an inconspicuous ce, resting atop some vines?


    It is said that Hao Yun''s true inheritance brings immense fortune, so much so you could even stumble upon Treasure Devices when stepping outside.


    So what is it considered when you find a Dao Device instead?


    "Master, is there something special about this stone?" the Buddha Child, seeing Yang Ji''s rare look of surprise, couldn''t help but ask through voice transmission.


    "A Superior Dao Artifact!" Yang Ji took a deep breath, calming the turbulence in his heart, and pointed at the stone. He transmitted his voice.


    "What? This stone that couldn''t be more ordinary is actually a Superior Dao Artifact?" The Buddha Child was shocked, his eyes sparking with excitement as he stared fixedly at it, excitedly transmitting his voice,


    "We''ve struck it rich, Master! Just the material for creating a Superior Dao Artifact could sell for tens of billions or even more; how many Medicine Pills would aplete Dao Device be worth then?"


    "This great rock is a Dao Device?" Shen Yin was the mostposed. She seemed uninterested in these matters, simply tilting her head and blinking her small eyes, looking over with a hint of curiosity as she transmitted her voice.


    "Master, this ce is no ordinary spot. Not only does it have Myriad Vajra Wood, but also scattered Dao Devices. My heavens, what kind of ce is this?" The Buddha Child said through voice transmission, looking around in amazement.


    Yang Ji also continued to gaze around.


    The ce was vast, stretching further than the eye could see; it was an unknown realm of mystery, so much so that he dared not explore too far.


    Even with the Golden Finger, it wouldn''t do.


    Looking ahead, the scope was too wide, and countless pieces of information surged through his sight like codes, filling his vision.


    Each tree, even every speck of dust, was an item of information, one could imagine the vastness.


    The useful information had to be sorted by himself, and because there was so much to see, even with his soul having reached the level of God of Yang, it gave him a splitting headache, preventing him from looking too long or absorbing too much information.


    Therefore, he often chose to look selectively at a particr object or a certain area.


    As for the unknown depths ahead, due to the range being too wide and the view too extensive, he could only nce briefly, so some unknown dangers were not visible.


    Unless his gaze progressed inch by inch ahead, and all information wasid bare as his eyes passed over, only then would he dare to move forward with confidence.


    Because the way forward was unknown, he only dared to linger on the edge and not delve deeper, not expecting that there would be a Da Xianshi right in this border area.


    A Superior Dao Artifact, indeed.


    It really was like a dream.


    Yang Ji''s eyes hardened, indicating for them to even hold their breath, so as not to make the slightest noise.


    "Master, what do we do now?" the Buddha Child transmitted.


    "What can we do? Since we''ve encountered it, we must take it," replied Yang Ji through voice transmission, "Don''t make a sound. I''ll carefully move it into the Mount Sea World. Even if I can''t subdue it, then we''ll go back and ask the elders for help. I think they won''t covet a disciple''s chance."


    Of course, this was also a measure ofst resort. With a Superior Dao Artifact right before his eyes, who wouldn''t be envious?


    Even if he could not subdue it, he still wished to take it away.


    Moreover, it was still sleeping, which was giving him an opportunity.


    Yang Ji''s eyes shimmered with excitement as he slowly approached through the air.


    But suddenly,


    there was a crackling sound, and the vines holding up therge rock turned into a pile of dull wood chips.


    The big rock also followed suit with a thud,nding on the ground.


    Yang Ji''s heart tightened, and instinctively, he looked towards Shen Yin.


    Shen Yin stuck out her tongue guiltily, transmitting apologetically, "I just absorbed too quickly, and even those vines got sucked in. I didn''t expect that the rock being held up was actually a Dao Device."


    "It''s a good thing this guy is a heavy sleeper, otherwise..." Before Buddha Child could finish speaking, the rock on the ground began to vibrate slightly. Large pieces of stone skin peeled off, revealing the radiant spiritual light and smooth, jade-like interior.


    Apanied by an ancient voice spreading out, "Who is it? Who brought down my bed?"


    "Ay, my stone ancestor, who are you guys?" As a piece of stone skin fell off, the big rock suddenly revealed two groggyrge eyes. Startled by the sight of Yang Ji and the others nearby, it quickly rolled backward three times in shock.


    "We..." Yang Ji''s expression flickered, and as he raised his hand, he hesitated.


    "Ha, I know now, you all are outsiders, aren''t you?" The big rock took a clear look at the three of them, rolled back over without any fear, and with its somewhat cloudy eyes wide open, it sized up Yang Ji and hispanions.


    "That''s right, senior, we intruded here unintentionally," Yang Ji said with a lightugh, showing his teeth. "We''re about to leave now, not wishing to disturb your sweet dreams."


    A superior Dao Artifact with an Artifact Spirit could easily crush him into pieces with a mere flick.


    Having missed the opportunity, he nned to quickly withdraw.


    As he spoke, he signaled to Buddha Child and Shen Yin to hide in the Mount Sea World.


    Just as he was about to step back, the big rock suddenly murmured, stopping him: "You can get out? That''s not right. How did you get in here? The fog outside is endless, filled not only with the Maze Formation but also with the Power of Death. How did you enter here unscathed?"


    "We identally walked in. Farewell, senior, I''lle to visit you another time." Yang Ji smiled warmly and was about to leave.


    "identally walked in? Hmph, you think you can fool me? I''ve eaten more stones than the Spiritual Energy inside your body. You actually want to trick me? Tell me, how did you get in here? Or I''ll squash you t with my bottom."


    Da Xianshi suddenly exerted its power, erged in mid-air, and hung over Yang Ji''s head. Its body sparkled with Spiritual Light and suddenly burst forth with a vast, majestic power.


    Yang Ji''s heart skipped a beat, but seeing there was no malice above his head, he took a deep breath and calmed down, smiling slightly, "Senior, I really did enter unintentionally. If you don''t believe me, I can take you out and go through it again."


    "Oh? Seeing how calm andposed you are, it seems you really do have a way toe and go freely?" Da Xianshi''s Spiritual Light retracted slightly, then shrank again, hovering in front of Yang Ji, scrutinizing him.


    It thought to itself, "This kid actually has a way to leave, something even I can''t do... hmm... better to stabilize him first."


    Seeing this, Yang Ji let out a sigh of relief, and his eyes lit up. With a mix of coaxing and bluffing, he said, "Senior, if you wish to leave, I can guide you. The outside world is even bigger; you truly undersell yourself by being here. You should go out and let your brilliance shine."


    "I, the old ancestor, am naturally as brilliant as ten thousand radiating lights, the brightest stone wherever I go. Hmph! But I see you have a different motive, trying to subdue me? Watch as I crush you t."


    Da Xianshi, old and cunning, instantly saw through Yang Ji''s subtle thoughts.


    Above his head, the word "Intimidating" appeared, and its form magnified once again, suspended above Yang Ji and bursting out with endless might.


    But at that moment, from deep within the area, suddenly there came a rumbling sound like distant thunder.


    Faintly, Yang Ji also heard a "ng, ng" of chains rattling, apanied by low roars like those of demons.


    As strange noises emanated from deep within the Secret Realm, Da Xianshi''s gaze darkened, it humphed lightly, seemingly losing interest in toying with Yang Ji, and looked intently toward the depths.


    "Senior, what''s inside there?" Yang Ji asked in a focused tone.


    "A Heavenly Demon, a powerful oneparable to a Red Dust Immortal."


    "Ah, where are you going, kid?"


    "Don''t be afraid, that Heavenly Demon is suppressed."


    "You''re scared just like that? You trulyck courage, and yet you want to subdue me."


    Seeing Yang Ji''s changing expression and his rush to flee, Da Xianshi quickly spoke to reassure him.

 Chapter 122: Chapter 106: Great Sage Mu Yuan, Infernal Demon Lord

    "You only have this much courage?"


    "You''re running away just like that?"


    The more Da Xianshi spoke, the faster the sword wings on Yang Ji''s back vibrated.


    It was a joke. With a Heavenly Demonparable to a Red Dust Immortal here, Yang Ji did not fancy entangling himself in great karma. Fleeing was the most sensible decision.


    "This kid actually plunged straight into the Death Mist. It seems he really has a way out. I can''t let him escape."


    Da Xianshi narrowed his eyes, revealing a smile that suggested everything was under his control, and shot a white beam of light towards Yang Ji, which bound him tightly.


    With a whoosh, Yang Ji was abruptly pulled back.


    "You sure run fast kid. I thought you were somebody substantial, even considered going out with you, but it turns out you''re just a coward."


    Da Xianshi suddenly transformed into an old man dressed in white, with an air of grace and authority, hand on his back, pointing at Yang Ji and giving him a long-winded scolding, his eyes full of disdain.


    "I''m not ready to die yet, senior. Please show mercy and let me go," Yang Ji said helplessly.


    "Hmph, death is but another form of destiny. I''ve always despised those who are afraid of death. Since you fear it so much, I''ll feed you to the Heavenly Demonter."


    Da Xianshi red, and threatened with a huff.


    "Senior, by doing this, by feeding me to the Heavenly Demon, wouldn''t that be increasing its demonic power?" Yang Ji nced at the white beam of light binding him and said with a forced smile, "Senior, why don''t we sit down and talk this over properly?"


    "Hmph! You''re a sly one, kid; I can tell you''re no good." Da Xianshi nced at him, his eyes shing, intimidation and cation materializing above his head, but in the flick of a finger, he still retracted the light beam.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji temporarily gave up on the idea of escaping and instead asked aloud, "Senior, what exactly is this ce, and howe such a terrifying Heavenly Demon is suppressed here?"


    "This is the remnant Inner World of the Great Sage Mu Yuan," Da Xianshi said.


    "Mu Yuan, Great Sage? Where have I heard this name before?" Yang Ji suddenly fell into deep thought, the information recorded in books rolling over in his mind, and he eximed, "Mu Yuan, Great Sage? Is it the Sect Master of the Taiyuan Dao Sect from two hundred thousand years ago?"


    "Indeed, you''re rather knowledgeable, kid," Da Xianshi said, looking at him in surprise.


    "It was rumored that the Taiyuan Dao Sect, a colossal Dao lineage from the outer realms of the starry sky, vanished overnight, bing an eternal enigma. To think I would encounter the remnant world of Senior Mu Yuan here," Yang Ji eximed.


    "What eternal enigma! It''s just that those old fogeys at the top didn''t wish to share the tale with you juniors. Back then, the Taiyuan Dao Sect suffered an onught from Outer Realm Demons. The losses were horrendous, depleting its foundation, nearly leading to its extinction...


    Ah, it was almost an extinction; a million disciples were all killed, leaving only myself and Lord Mu Yuan of the Sect remaining," Da Xianshimented, sounding like a man in the twilight of his years.


    "An attack by Outer Realm Demons? Lord Mu Yuan? Are you saying that the Mu Yuan, Great Sage from two hundred thousand years ago, is still alive?" Yang Ji said in astonishment.


    "There''s nothing so surprising about it. A Nine Tribtions Immortal can live ny thousand years. Since the Master identally broke through to be a Red Dust Immortal, living a mere two hundred thousand years is naturally nothing extraordinary," Da Xianshi said, shaking his head.


    "A Red Dust Immortal? Then the one suppressing that Heavenly Demonparable to a Red Dust Immortal is..." Yang Ji suddenly looked towards the unknown depths.


    "Indeed, it''s the Master using his own body to suppress the demon," Da Xianshi said with sorrow, "If the Master and that Heavenly Demon perish together, then the Taiyuan Dao Sect will truly be eradicated for good. The once infinitely glorious Dao Sect will bepletely obliterated in the river of time."


    "I never thought that even a powerful Dao lineage with a Red Dust Immortal could meet its demise," Yang Ji said, shaking his head as he felt Da Xianshi''s sorrow.


    "No Dao lineagests forever; all are but fish leaping in the river of time. Through the ages, countless Dao lineages have turned into bygones. Only their legacies stubbornly shine, continuing to mark their existence.


    Sadly, when some Dao lineages are destroyed without leaving behind their legacy, they arepletely forgotten by the world, unable to continue their glorious legacy," Da Xianshi said with a sigh.


    "Senior, isn''t the Taiyuan Dao Sect still here with you? You could still pass on and magnify the Dao lineage," Yang Ji suggested.


    "Me?" Da Xianshi shook his head, "I am but a mere Dao Device, my learning is limited, I never reached the core Immortal Techniques of the Sect. How could I expand the lineage or continue its splendor?"


    "Senior, isn''t Mu Yuan, Great Sage, still here? You could..." Yang Ji hinted subtly, ncing towards the depths.


    Da Xianshi shook his head, "I know what you want to suggest, but beings of that level, when engaged in a battle of life and death, must concentrate their thoughtspletely. Any distraction could lead to their downfall, the consequences of which are unimaginable."


    "Asking the Master to pass on his techniques to me would be harming him as well as the entire Dao lineage. If the Master wins, there is still a glimmer of hope, but if he loses because of me, it would be beyond redemption."


    Yang Ji pondered for a moment, then said, "Since Mu Yuan, Great Sage, and the Heavenly Demon are at a stalemate, why don''t I take you out to search for reinforcements? Everyone despises Heavenly Demons, and I believe many in the Taichu World would be willing to help you eliminate this demon menace."


    "It''s not that simple. Deep within, there''s an Istion Array of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths which conceals the aura of the Master and that Heavenly Demon. To interfere in their battle, one would have to break through the Istion Array of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths to enter.


    However, if even a trace of this demon''s essence were to leak, it could alert the Outer Realm Demons who mighte to rescue this Heavenly Demon. The consequences would be unthinkable, and no one would be willing to risk the annihtion of their Sect in order to aid the Master in demon ying," Da Xianshi said, shaking his head, dismissing the idea.

 Chapter 123: Chapter 106: Great Sage Mu Yuan, Infernal Demon Lord_2

    "This?" Yang Ji had not expected there to be so many taboos.


    He looked into the depths and asked, "What is the name of the Heavenly Demon in there? Even the Red Dust Immortal such as Great Sage Mu Yuan couldn''t obliterate it."


    "The Infernal Demon Lord! A powerful Heavenly Demonparable to a Red Dust Immortal," Da Xianshi spoke gravely.


    "The Infernal Demon Lord?" Yang Ji muttered to himself and then asked with a puzzled look, "Senior, how was the Death Mist outside the Secret Realm formed?"


    "It is the manifestation of a part of the Laws of Death of the Infernal Demon Lord outside the realm. This demon seeks to devour the flesh and blood of cultivators from the outside world to nourish itself and recover its vitality. The master then deployed spatial constraining methods to counteract it, reducing its speed.


    Usually, cultivators would steer clear of the Death Mist, rendering its attempts futile. However, how could the demon be content with that? It asionally breaks open space, causing the mist to leap through it, and from time to time, some people are trapped within it and fall victim to its poisonous clutches," Da Xianshi exined.


    "So that''s how it is! No wonder the Death Mist appears without warning and then disappears just as mysteriously. It turns out to be such high-level entities secretly shing."


    Yang Ji finally understood, but he still had doubts in his heart, "If the Death Mist is the work of that Heavenly Demon, isn''t Great Sage Mu Yuan afraid that the Outer Realm Demons might discover this demon''s tracks?"


    "The world is vast, with the Three Thousand Great Realms, Infinite Minor Realms, and boundless starry skies; not even the Heavenly Demons can know everything or be omniscient. Otherwise, they would have already discovered the existence of the lord and the Infernal Demon Lord."


    "Furthermore, there is no trace of the Origin Qi of the Infernal Demon Lord in the Death Mist. All his aura has already been sealed within by the Istion Array of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. The Death Mist outside is merely the result of the Infernal Demon Lord using his formidable cultivation and influence on the Laws of Death between heaven and earth to manifest the purest Power of Death.


    All of that is the Power of Death that has never been refined by anyone and has never been tainted with anyone''s aura."


    "Many people practice the way of Death, and it is difficult for Heavenly Demons to detect any clues."


    Da Xianshi said.


    "To influence the Laws of Death in the outside world with formidable cultivation, I see!" Yang Ji nodded slightly, showing a touch of emotion.


    As the two of them talked, night had fallen.


    Just then, a boom! The world trembled as the sound of Shocking Thunder erupted.


    In the depths, the wind howled, the full moon was dark, and streaks of lightning fell from the sky, tearing through the dark void, cutting through the mist, and striking down.


    From deep within the Secret Realm too, at this moment, came the nging sound of iron chains shaking. A terrifying aura surged out, roaring as if a primordial beast was about to break free from its bindings.


    Yang Ji suddenly took to the air, locking his gaze in the direction where the lightning fell, and immediately, information appeared: [Istion Array of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths], [Subdue Demon Great Array], [Myriad Annihtion Thunder Calling Formation], [Sealed Demon Well], [Demon Lord], [Red Dust Immortal].


    Just as he was about to retract his gaze, he saw five more pieces of information: [Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivator], [Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivator], [Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator], [Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator], [Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivator].


    "Senior, are there others in the depths?" Yang Ji said in surprise.


    "Yes, just like you, they all stumbled in unintentionally. They survived by relying on their not-so-bad cultivation levels. But the other intruders were not so lucky; those below the Fushion Realm only had one path: death."


    Da Xianshi shook his head, gazing forward before suddenly seizing Yang Ji, "Come, I''ll take you in for a look."


    Boom!


    Boom!


    Thunder and lightning shook the world, an aura of destruction enveloping all directions. Streaks of purple lightning struck down along a heaven-piercing iron pir into a pitch-ck Demon Well eight zhang in diameter. Inside, the purple light was vast, crackling with energy.


    "Roar!"


    Suddenly, a deep roar emanated from within the Demon Well. A gale surged out, one that could scatter a person''s soul, causing the iron pir that prated the Demon Well to tremble. Amid the surges of dreadful aura, waves of pitch-ck Demonic Qi swept out.


    But then, the eight pitch-ck chains that locked the Demon Well suddenly lit up. Endless silver runes emerged, instantly interweaving to form a circr rune light shield that fiercely suppressed the Demonic Qi inside.


    This was the Subdue Demon Great Array, containing the Demonic Qi.


    Yang Ji watched from afar, feeling the boundless, vast Demonic Qi inside the Demon Well and the powerful aura that oppressed the soul.


    If it hadn''t been for the Istion Array of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths locking in the terrifying aura that burst forth, I''m afraid a single demon roar could have determined his death on the spot.


    "Quick, there''s blood essence surging over there, gather it up quickly." Five Nascent Soul Realm powerhouses were surrounding the Demon Well on all sides, continuously absorbing the blood mist that filled the sky.


    "Senior, what are they doing?" Yang Ji asked in a solemn voice.


    "Do you see that blood mist? That is the flesh and souls of those who died tragically within the Death Mist. Each evening, these blood essences hidden in the Death Mist surge towards the Demon Well. If the Demon King absorbs them, his vitality will recover, and the consequences would be unimaginable. These five are preventing this from happening," Da Xianshi exined.


    "Senior Da Xianshi, who is this young man?" asked an old man with a witheredplexion, whose health didn''t seem too good, upon noticing Yang Ji next to Da Xianshi.


    At the same time, the other four also noticed Yang Ji, casting curious nces his way.


    "Him? Like you, he also barged in from the outside," Da Xianshi said.


    "Oh? How did this young friend make his way in here? How did he manage to remain unscathed?" The crowd was astonished, knowing that they had nearly lost their lives falling into the Death Mist.


    "He screamed tragically within the Death Mist, and it just so happened that I was patrolling nearby, so I lent him a hand," Da Xianshi said vaguely.


    "Oh?" The crowd''s gaze flickered. Having cultivated to their level, they could deduce a lot of information from a few words. They looked at Yang Ji, then at Da Xianshi, obviously not quite believing such a story.


    Having experienced the Death Mist themselves, they knew its ferocity. A Nascent Soul Realm minor cultivator would diepletely upon encountering even a strand of the Power of Death. How could any scream have escaped?


    Someone immediately sent Yang Ji a secret message, asking, "Young friend, how did you barge in here?"


    "I was just caught in the Death Mist for a short time when I encountered Senior Da Xianshi, who was patrolling outside. He cast a beam of light, which then saved me," Yang Ji replied through a secret message.


    "Is that really so?" the person confirmed.


    "Yes, if it weren''t for Senior Da Xianshi, I reckon I would have died in the mist," Yang Ji sent back, his face filled with lingering fear.


    "And you seniors, how did you make your way here?" he asked.


    "The Death Mist appeared without warning and enveloped us. We tried to follow the bright areas, thinking that we could make our way out, but to our surprise, those bright areas turned out to be this Secret Realm. We joined forces trying to break out, but ended up injuring ourselves, and after going round in circles, we ended up back here.


    The Power of Death inside the Death Mist ispletely irregr, disrupting our sense of direction, and we simply couldn''t find our way out, thoughing in was easy. This must be the work of the Heavenly Demon," the person replied through a secret message.


    "Great Sage, it looks like they want to leave as well. Why don''t we join forces, subdue Da Xianshi, and break out?" Buddha Child sent a secret message.


    "No! We can''t reveal our intentions for now," Yang Ji sent back seriously.


    "Kid, did they send you secret messages? You mustn''t take them out with you. If they join the Heavenly Demon and reveal the situation here, attracting Outer Realm Demons, and releasing the Infernal Demon Lord, then the world will be plunged into hell again. Can you bear the consequences of such karma?" Da Xianshi gravely sent.


    This was also Yang Ji''s concern. Releasing such an unparalleled demon was simply unthinkable.


    Yet, he himself was also trapped now, and Da Xianshi clearly wouldn''t let him leave either, which made things difficult.


    "Haha, everyone hold your positions, we must not let this blood essence flow into the Demon Well. Once we wear out this Heavenly Demon, the Death Mist outside will also disappear, then we can all leave," Da Xianshi said encouragingly.


    "The Myriad Annihtion Thunder Calling Formation has summoned pure Yang purple thunder. With such powerful divine thunder striking every night, if this Heavenly Demon doesn''t die, this guy surely has an inconceivably strong life force," a Nascent Soul elder said solemnly, "Who knows how many thousands of years it will take for this Heavenly Demon to die, it''s too lengthy."


    "s, it really is lengthy. If we could summon the Origin Divine Thunder, I reckon it wouldn''t take a day for this Heavenly Demon to turn to ashes," Da Xianshi also shook his head helplessly.


    "Thousands of years?" Yang Ji frowned, this was indeed excessively long.


    He couldn''t wait that long.


    As he pondered, Shen Yin sent him a message, "Big brother, I think I can summon the Origin Divine Thunder."


    (Not feeling well today, just 4,000 words in one chapter. I''ll write more tomorrow, and the story will get more exciting.)

 Chapter 127: Chapter 108: Aftermath

    "You all get benefits, but not me, too bullying for a Buddha Child,"mented the Buddha Child with a belly full of grievance.


    "Opportunities like this can''t be forced; you shouldn''t feel envious," said Yang Ji with a smile as he nced at him.


    "Actually, opportunities are tied to causality. Some causal connections can be beneficial, while others might be more than you can handle and bring about fatal disasters," chuckled the Infernal Demon Lord.


    At these words, the Buddha Child shivered and quickly shut his mouth.


    He certainly didn''t take it lightly,ing from a Red Dust Immortal.


    Now that the Infernal Demon Lord had been eradicated, the Death Mist outside had also disappeared, leaving only a piece of brokennd floating in the air.


    With a single wave of his hand, the Infernal Demon Lord sprinkled endless Immortal Light that enveloped the earth, and the shattered world beneath his feet quickly shrank until it turned into a stream of Immortal Light and entered his lower abdomen.


    "Young friend, now you can release them," said the Infernal Demon Lord to Yang Ji.


    "Alright," Yang Ji understood and opened the Mount Sea World. The Da Xianshi and the five Nascent Soul Cultivators immediately turned into beams of light and flew out.


    As soon as everyone came out, they sensed the breath of a different world.


    A Nascent Soul elder looked around and saw that beneath his feet was no longer the familiarnd, but an boundless ocean, with surging waves.


    Above their heads was no longer the grey haze, but a clear and bright blue sky.


    The rising sun to the east brought a warm breeze that caressed their faces, apletely changed heaven and earth.


    Being who they were, Fushion Technique experts, they quickly came to their senses after a moment of shock and realized they hade out¡ªthis was the outside world.


    A look of unspoken excitement passed between them.


    It was at this moment they heard the trembling voice of the Da Xianshi beside them, "Ma... Master? Is it you?"


    "It''s me, you''ve worked hard these years," said the Infernal Demon Lord with a smile.


    "Master, what''s going on?" Da Xianshi looked around, also aware of a change in their location, and asked with both excitement and astonishment, "Master, what about that Heavenly Demon?"


    "Master?" Upon hearing this, the five Nascent Soul Cultivators turned their gaze, seeing a ck-robed elder they had never met. However, the aura he exuded was extremely familiar to them.


    Their hearts trembled slightly, and piecing together the words of Da Xianshi, they instantly guessed the identity of this person. They immediately moved forward a step and bowed respectfully, "We pay our respects to the Infernal Demon Lord."


    "You needn''t be so formal. I thank you for defending against the surging blood energy from the outside world for me all these years; otherwise, it would have been difficult for me topletely eradicate the Infernal Demon Lord," said the Infernal Demon Lord with a small smile, and with a gesture, a gentle force lifted the five of them up.


    "Master, you''ve eradicated the Infernal Demon Lord?" Da Xianshi asked, surprised and delighted.


    The Infernal Demon Lord smiled enigmatically, "Yes, I havepletely eradicated the Infernal Demon Lord."


    "Struck by the Pure Yang Purple Lightning for so many years, even with the Demon de to protect his body, his vital energy was greatly damaged."


    "I intentionally divided my attention and conversed with you, revealing ws, showing him weakness."


    "The Infernal Demon Lord thought he had caught the opportunity and even burned his Origin in a vain attempt to break out of the Formation and leak his presence, hoping to attract his kin."


    "Unfortunately, he miscalcted. Everything was under my control."


    "He was already weak; after burning his Origin, he became even weaker. I seized the opportunity andpletely eradicated him," said the Infernal Demon Lord. As he finished, he smiled faintly, and also let out a long sigh.


    Such were the words that even a Red Dust Immortal seemed to regard with awe. Anyone could sense the breathtaking danger and the brinkmanship involved, where a single misstep could lead to irreversible doom.


    But... at their level of Cultivation, having experienced so much, they wouldn''t blindly believe the words of one person, even if... he was a Red Dust Immortal.


    Their gazes swept over Yang Ji in an almost imperceptible manner, and quietly, they all showed an expression that suggested they were deep in thought.


    After this youth arrived, Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, wiped out his opponent. Was there a significant connection between the two events?


    However, they were all intelligent people who knew that this was not something they could delve into. The cause and consequence were too great, the implications too extensive, and they could not bear it.


    The idea of pursuing the matter further was extinguished by themselves, yet their gaze towards Yang Ji remained peculiar, as if there was an intention to establish a cordial rtion.


    All five of them were quite experienced, and their thoughts shed momentarily before immediately ttering, "Congrattions to the senior for sessfully vanquishing the demon and resolving the millennia-old cause and effect."


    Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, passed his gaze over the five, and nodded slightly with a smile.


    By dering the death of the Infernal Demon Lord in front of them, he had confirmed their contributions, thus aligning them on the same side.


    It was as if to say, everyone has a share in ying the demon, and when dealing with outsiders, one must speak and act with caution, understanding what should and should not be said.


    Of course, if it had been in the past, with the Infernal Demon Lord still alive, he would have feared these people colluding with the Outer Realm Demons.


    Now that the Infernal Demon Lord was dead, leaving behind no followers, he was a solitary figure without any further constraints or concerns.


    As a Red Dust Immortal, hemanded unrivaled power in the Myriad Realms.


    The Outer Realm Demons would ultimately face the ultimate revenge from a Red Dust Immortal.


    Such was the way of karma and the cycle of cause and effect.


    The crowd''s understanding was clear, and being from the same Human Race, they had already begun to make a preliminary decision since aiding Mu Yuan, the Great Sage.


    Now that Mu Yuan, the Great Sage had escaped his predicament, they too breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it was Mu Yuan, the Great Sage who had won, otherwise the consequences would have been unpredictable.


    At this moment, the person standing before them was a Red Dust Immortal, a powerful being beyond their usual reach.


    This individual was even more mysterious and powerful than a Nine Tribtions Immortal, and an opportunity to forge a closer rtionship was something they absolutely could not miss.


    Thereupon, a worldly Nascent Soul elder respectfully smiled and said, "Senior, today is a great day as the demon has been removed and you have freed yourself. We have all been stifled for a thousand years, why not find a tavern, have a good drink, and rx a bit?"


    Mu Yuan, the Great Sage knew well what they were thinking, and with a sense of gratitude, he nodded and said with a smile, "Good, let''s drink to our heart''s content."


    "I am familiar with this sea region. It should be the Luoxia Sea Region. I know of a fine tavern there. Senior, young friend, let''s go," that Nascent Soul elder said with a special smile, taking care of Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji smiled, nodded, and rose into the sky with them, flying towards the direction of the rising sun.


    In flight, they conversed and learned that the old man with silver-white eyes was called Ming Hai, an elder of the Canghai Sect.


    The Canghai Sect was a powerful sect in the Canghai, ranking just after the Ten Great Dao Sects and the Ten Great Demon Sects, belonging to the second tier.


    The old man in Daoist robes, looking like the epitome of Daoist grace, was called Xuanling Daoist, from the Zangxian Daoist Sanctuary, one of the Ten Great Dao Sects.


    The middle-aged man dressed like a schr was called Feng Ran, from the Wan Jian Sect, which was also a powerful sect just behind the Ten Great Dao Sects and Ten Great Demon Sects.


    As for the old cultivator with a witheredplexion and white hair at his temples, he was called Hong Bo, surprisingly an independent cultivator.


    Yang Ji took another look at him, realizing that it was difficult for independent cultivators to reach the Nascent Soul Realm; this elder must have obtained some legacy or else such good fortune would be hard toe by.


    Thest elder, dressed in white robes and white eyebrows, was called Gao Shi; he was from the Chunyang Dao Sect, one of the Ten Great Dao Sects.


    After a brief conversation, they couldn''t help but sigh with emotion; alling from different sects, they had be acquainted due to the Death Mist, a truly fateful encounter.


    "By the way, we do not yet know the young friend''s name," Hong Bo said with a smile.


    "I am called Yang Ji, from the Wuji Dao Sect," Yang Ji replied with a slight smile.


    "So you are a disciple of the Dao Sect, no wonder you possess an extraordinary demeanor," Hong Bo praised with a nod.


    "Senior tters me," Yang Ji said with a smile.

 Chapter 129: Chapter 110: Mastering Cause and Effect, The Method of Crafting Wings of Time-Space

    Facing five Fusion Technique experts, Liu Emperor, who originally had an imposing aura and was ready to strike hard, instantly became subservient, speaking in a low and humble tone.


    "Esteemed seniors, please enjoy your meal and drinks to your heart''s content, for I will cover this table. I will go and pay immediately."


    Liu Emperor''s face took on a slightly stiff expression as he forced a smile, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead and tremblingly stepping backward, ready to leave.


    But how could everyone just let him walk away?


    "Think you can kick in the door and just walk away? Get back in here." Feng Ran sneered coldly and raised his palm; a sh of silver light suddenly appeared, instantly sucking Liu Emperor in. With a thump, he was forced onto his knees on the ground.


    "Esteemed seniors, it was my impulsive mistake to enter the wrong room. Please spare me this once." Liu Emperor was shocked and quickly bowed his head in fear. While doing so, he still managed to sneak a nce at Yang Ji.


    However, he found Yang Ji smiling with great interest, and even with all the murderous intent in his heart, Liu Emperor didn''t dare to so much as breathe heavily and could only humbly kneel before everyone.


    "Haha, this old fellow was quite imposing when he was pursuing our Great Sage back in the day. Who would have expected to see him in such an embarrassing state today?" Inside his sleeve, Buddha Childmunicated with augh.


    Liu Emperor''s fleeting gaze across Yang Ji''s face was brief, but everyone present was sharp enough to catch his subtle movement.


    Hong Bo then smiled meaningfully and said, "Whom were you calling out to pay a blood debt to just now? It wasn''t our dear brother Yang Ji, was it, hmm?"


    "No, not at all, senior, you misunderstood. I indeed entered the wrong room. This young gentleman has such an imposing appearance, a demeanor of integrity, and a natural talent, clearly a good person. How could I possibly seek trouble with him?" Liu Emperor hastily apologized with a smile.


    Yang Ji was taken aback, feeling somewhat against his will.


    Nevertheless, he had to admire Liu Emperor, who sought to calm himself down even in the presence of five Fusion Technique experts, though he appeared to be subservient.


    Complex emotions hid behind his eyes while he purposefully showed fear on his exterior, truly deserving respect for living to such an age, being able to adapt and respond with ease, which was perhaps why he had managed to cultivate up to the Void Refinement Realm.


    What puzzled Yang Ji was that, considering his cunning, Liu Emperor was not the type of rash person to be so arrogant as to kick down the door.


    As he pondered this, Liu Emperor infuriatedly transmitted his voice to his subordinates outside the door, "You fool, didn''t you tell me that these six were courteous to him, all simpletons? Howe they are all Fusion Technique experts?"


    "Lord, those six were indeed very courteous to him. I thought they were being friendly to a mere Nascent Soul Minor Cultivator, so they seemed like unremarkable figures to me. Who knew they were all Fusion Technique experts?"


    "Lord, but that''s the truth, look, they were really quite nice to him, they even called him ''young brother''."


    "You... you fool, you''ve misled me!" Liu Emperor was filled with sorrow and anger.


    "Lord... Lord, it was you who were blinded by the desire to kill, you acted impulsively."


    "Pfft!" Liu Emperor felt like vomiting blood in frustration, and his body couldn''t help but tremble slightly.


    Outside, two men in ck robes sensed that something was wrong and exchanged nces, preparing to make a quiet exit.


    But after taking only two steps, they heard Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, speak in a cold voice, "Get back in here."


    With a single gesture towards the door, the two men in ck robes turned into two arcs of light that dove into his palm.


    "Ah! A world within the palm, the universe at your fingertips, are you Mahayana?" The two continuously shrinking figures scrambled in the hand of Mu Yuan, losing theirposure in shock.


    "Demon Emperor? Two beingsparable to the Void Refinement Realm," Yang Ji''s gaze sharpened as he identified them in one word, frightening them even more.


    At the same time, Liu Emperor kneeling on the ground heard these words and also shuddered quietly.


    "How dare you collude with Heavenly Demons, you deserve death!" Mu Yuan suddenly raged, and his fingers quietly came together, eliciting screams from the two Heavenly Demons in his palm.


    "Ah, you can''t kill us. Sky Halberd Demon Emperor won''t let you off."


    "Humph, Demon Emperor? Even if the Demon God came, I would y him just the same," Mu Yuan was not someone to be trifled with ¨C he was a Red Dust Immortal; a mere Demon Emperor was at mostparable to Mahayana, and even a Demon God was just a Tribtion Immortal. Even if the Demon Lord himself came, it would be useless. The death of the two demons was sealed.


    With his fingers clenched, two screams were heard, followed by two wisps of ck smoke ¨C the two Demon Emperors had their souls scattered, thoroughly annihted.


    "The Outer Realm Demons are cruel and venomous, seeing the various races as food, and are despised in the Myriad Realms like rats in the streets, killed on sight, and wherever they go, no goodes of it," Gao Shi spoke in a grave tone.


    "This man dared to coborate with Heavenly Demons, he must die!" Feng Ran said sternly.


    "S-seniors, I beg you for mercy," Liu Emperor called, trembling, truly frightened.


    "Regardless of your grudge with young friend Yang, because of these two Heavenly Demons, I have taken on your karma," said Mu Yuan as he reached out his palm towards Liu Emperor and pulled him into it. His Divine Sense flooded into Liu Emperor''s sea of consciousness, forcefully extracting his memories.


    Liu Emperor''s seven orifices bled, and his soul was instantly scattered.


    "So it was all filthy dealings." Mu Yuan''s expression turned icy as a fierce me ignited in his hand, instantly reducing Liu Emperor''s corpse to ashes.


    Two Demon Emperors and one of the Void Refinement Realm met their tragic demise instantly. Outside, thest man from Castle of Emperor Liu, in utter panic, turned to flee.


    But as he did, Mu Yuan simply lifted his gaze, grasped the air above, and a streak of light shot into his palm. With a clench of his fingers, the person inside was crushed into a spray of blood before even a scream could escape.


    In the blink of an eye, all four were dead.


    "Ah, you killed them all?" Qing Ling, who came to intervene, saw Mu Yuan unleashing his divine might and couldn''t help but exim.


    "This karma should not spread. Let it be buried here forever." Ayer of Immortal Light suddenly surged within Mu Yuan, quickly covering everyone inside Xiai Restaurant.

 Chapter 133: Chapter 112: Responding

    Liu Xiaosheng strolled away, leaving Yang Ji frowning.


    He hadn''t expected that revealing his talent would bring certain benefits as well as drawbacks.


    Indeed, all things in life have a cyclical nature of mutual promotion and restraint, with ups and downs, advantages and disadvantages; all things possess a duality that one cannot escape from¡ªit''s an unavoidable principle.


    To think that Liu Xiaosheng had taken a liking to him and was insistent on recruiting him under hismand¡ªthis was truly problematic.


    If he were just a person, it would be somewhat easier to deal with, but the main issue is that he''s a "demon."


    This demon wasn''t just any individual who had practiced demonic cultivation techniques, but a true Outer Realm Heavenly Demon.


    Heavenly Demons are cunning and adept at schemes.


    Earth Demons are brutal by nature, violent and savage.


    These two great races often prey on other species, and are the least wee in the Myriad Realms; once discovered, they are hunted down like rats crossing the street.


    Especially the Heavenly Demons, who are a major menace to cultivators, full of schemes, targeting the weaknesses of one''s heart, capable of inducing Heart Demons, leading cultivators to die horrific deaths.


    Many people despise them to the bone yet fear them endlessly.


    Because of the ability of Heavenly Demons to induce Heart Demons, the Ten Great Dao Sects and the Ten Great Demon Sects have opened the Hunting Ground of the Heavenly Demons, leading directly into the Outer Void.


    Disciples enter to temper themselves, confronting Heavenly Demons face-to-face, refining their spirit, allowing their minds to radiate Spiritual Light, untainted and honest.


    By utilizing the tempering of Heavenly Demons, they transform their spirit, attaining the Great Unblemished Realm where mundane matters do not disturb them, and the path of immortality holds no worries.


    This state is like high monks of Buddha''s Sect in meditation, their relics shining with Buddha''s light, imprable by evil demons.


    Of course, it''s extremely difficult to genuinely control one''s emotions and desires, to be unaffected by anger, ignorance, and greed.


    Even Immortal Kings can''t achieve itpletely; the reason they can suppress their Heart Demons is that they haven''t encountered a formidable opponent capable of inducing them.


    Now faced with a Heavenly Demon, and a Demon Emperor at that, Yang Ji couldn''t help feeling overwhelmed.


    This was akin to a being of the Mahayana level.


    Sitting down to contemte for a moment, he knew he wasn''t powerful enough topletely erase their karmic ties.


    If possible, he wanted to avoid confronting this Heavenly Demon, but their previous interaction had already established a karmic connection.


    The demon''s demeanor left no room for refusal; he seemed set on deciding Yang Ji''s fate.


    If he refused, there was no telling what kind of disaster would befall him, after all, this was a cunning Heavenly Demon.


    After considering his options, Yang Ji decided to shift the conflict, letting the Sect deal with this demon.


    If the Sect heed his words, that would be ideal; if not, there was nothing he could do.


    "Sect Master, do you really n to tell the Sect that this young man is a Heavenly Demon? He is a True Disciple, with a distinguished status. If the Sect doesn''t believe you, and uses you of ndering him, and if this young man finds out, that would be a major problem.


    Who knows, maybe with a snap of his fingers, he would silence you." Buddha Child, having devoured countless fragments of cultivators'' souls and practiced the Supreme Buddha-Demon Sutra, was bing increasingly insightful, quickly foreseeing various pros and cons.


    Yang Ji was well aware of this, but if he did not take any action, he would only be forced to join the Heavenly Domain and serve others as his master.


    This was not what he hoped for.


    "Of course, we can''t look for those Void Refining or Fushion Realm elders; we have to go to the real higher-ups. Those individuals have sharp insights, discerning the finest details and understanding the consequences; they won''t act recklessly. Even if I say Liu Xiaosheng is a Heavenly Demon, such individuals are not likely to behave like minor characters and snitch on a True Disciple.


    Instead, they might take it seriously in secret. If it turns out that Liu Xiaosheng really is a Heavenly Demon, then I''ll be free of all this."


    Yang Ji''s thoughts spun hundreds of times in an instant, considering various possibilities.


    "So who shall we approach?" Buddha Child asked, his brows knitted in concern.


    "Elder Chun Ye?!" Suddenly, a person and a mushroom spoke at the same time.


    "Elder Chun Ye guards the Dao Tower and controls all the Sect''s Cultivation Techniques and Divine Skills. He''s absolutely the core of the inner circle; otherwise, he wouldn''t be ced in this position. Moreover, Elder Chun Ye is amiable and approachable¡ªhe''s the only high-ranking member I''ve had contact with."


    "It has to be him, it can only be him," Yang Ji said, his eyes shing with certainty.


    "Alright, my lord, to not submit to the demon, let''s go find Elder Chun Ye. Damn, they even want my lord to kneel and pay homage, to acknowledge him as the master, where does that leave me, the Buddha Child? Not a chance!" The Buddha Child said bitterly and indignantly.


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    Yang Ji did not go straight to the Dao Tower, instead he first visited the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance and bought a jug of superb Monkey Wine, and then hurried over.


    At this moment, outside the Dao Tower.


    Yang Ji, under the pretext of retrieving Divine Skills, was allowed to enter by two gatekeeper disciples.


    As usual, Elder Chun Ye was drinking alone.


    "Eh, young Yang, what wind has blown you here this time? Come quickly and join me for a couple of drinks."


    Upon seeing Yang Ji approaching, Elder Chun Ye turned his head, his disheveled hair swinging, a smile immediately appeared on his mature yet charming face, which bore the signs of middle age, and he beckoned Yang Ji toe and sit down.


    Yang Ji had had a drink with Elder Chun Ye before when he came to collect the "Golden Light Through Earth," and from one thing to another, they had grown somewhat familiar with each other.


    "Elder, today at the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance I saw a jug of excellent three-thousand-year-old Monkey Wine, and knowing how much you love it, I specially brought it to present to you," Yang Ji said with respectful cheerfulness.


    "Oh? Three-thousand-year-old Monkey Wine? Have a seat, have a seat," Elder Chun Ye''s eyes brightened, and he gestured repeatedly with his hand.


    "Here, Elder, let me fill it up for you." Yang Ji removed the stopper from the jug, and immediately, a rich and mellow fragrance infused with the distinctive aroma of Spirit Peaches spread out; the wine was pale yellow, like nectar and ambrosia, with a thick and mellow fragrance.


    "Not bad, not bad, this is superb Monkey Wine. How did you manage to buy it? When I went to the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance before, they only sold me two-thousand-year-old wine. Young Yang, you have your ways," Elder Chun Ye said, lifting the cup to his nose and inhaling the aroma before praising Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji actually didn''t know; he had simply mentioned to Bai Bi that he needed good wine, the more precious the better.


    He had not expected that even Elder Chun Ye couldn''t buy the three-thousand-year-old Monkey Wine; it seemed Bai Bi was truly thoughtful.


    "Here, pour some for yourself too; let''s have a drink," Elder Chun Ye said with a smile, raising his ss.


    Yang Ji also filled his cup to the brim and drank it down with Elder Chun Ye.


    With a single gulp, the fragrance filled their bellies.


    The two of them squinted, savoring the taste, before Elder Chun Ye, with a smile that was not quite a smile, looked at Yang Ji, "Tell me, young Yang, do you have a matter to discuss with me today?"


    Yang Ji chuckled, "Elder, your insight is as sharp as ever; I can''t hide anything from you."


    "When there''s no trouble, and onees courting favor, how could I not know?" Elder Chun Ye said with an eye roll and a smile, "Go ahead."


    "Elder, truth be told," Yang Jiposed himself before speaking.


    "Stop hesitating, speak," Elder Chun Ye said, setting down his cup.


    "Elder, the True Disciple Liu Xiaosheng is a Heavenly Demon. Although he has a human body and soul, his consciousness and memories from childhood are not human but a reincarnation of the Demon Emperor''s consciousness. Such means are exceedingly extraordinary; he has no Demonic Qi, but he possesses the heart of the Demon Emperor.


    With such a demon joining our Wuji Dao Sect, it''s unknown what his intentions are," Yang Ji conveyed solemnly in a transmitted voice.


    "Hmm?" Elder Chun Ye''s eyes shed sharply as he suddenly looked up.


    Yang Ji had imagined all his possible reactions but had not anticipated what he would say next.


    "How do you know he''s a Heavenly Demon? Have you mentioned this to anyone else? Don''t you mess with the Sect''s ns, young man," Elder Chun Ye said, his voice bing stern as he spoke with a serious face.


    "Ah? The Sect knows?" Yang Ji was startled.

 Chapter 134: Chapter 113 It Seems I Was Tricked by the Terrible Yang Ji

    "Have you mentioned this to anyone else?" Elder Chun Ye stared at Yang Ji and spoke sternly.


    "No!" Yang Ji replied earnestly.


    "How did youe to know that he is a Heavenly Demon? It took us a great deal of effort to find out not long ago that he is indeed a Heavenly Demon." Elder Chun Ye sized up Yang Ji, not bothering to hide the astonishment in his eyes.


    "Disciple also came to know of it unintentionally." Yang Ji said vaguely.


    "Unintentionally? Your ''unintentional discovery'' almost matches the entire sect''s energy." Elder Chun Ye said in wonder.


    "Stay here and don''t move; I will return shortly." Elder Chun Ye pondered for a moment, then said suddenly.


    "Yes, Elder." Yang Ji nodded.


    Elder Chun Ye transformed into a streak of light and flew out of the Dao Tower.


    "Lord, who would have thought that the sect was actually aware that the boy is a demon chief?" Buddha Child said, deeply surprised.


    "I did not expect that either. It appears the Dao Sect lives up to its name. Although they only found out not long ago, they ultimately did uncover it. With their myriad methods and profound foundation, it is indeed difficult for most people to fathom. It is for the best that the sect knows about it." As Yang Ji was moved, he couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief.


    At that moment, in the Wuji Pavilion, atop the Ninth Heavens.


    Sect Master Wuji Zi, Elder Chun Ye, and five other Mahayana elders were all seated on clouds.


    The atmosphere here was somewhat strangepared to usual.


    "Are you saying that the disciple who inherited the legacy of the Eastern Orthodox Demon Emperor has seen through Liu Xiaosheng''s identity as a Heavenly Demon?" asked a Mahayana elder, utterly astonished and seemingly unable to believe it.


    "Yes, my heart trembled upon first hearing it as well." Elder Chun Ye said with a furrowed brow.


    "To think that the sect discovered he was a Heavenly Demon through supreme methods and centuries of surveince, an idental find that is almost irreplicable. This is indeed a result of our sect''s flourishing destiny and fortune that should not have been extinguished. As for this disciple, could his destiny and fortune be more intense than that of the entire sect?


    Otherwise, I really can''t think of how he discovered it." A Mahayana elder said with a gleam of curiosity in their eyes.


    "I didn''t ask in detail; by the looks of it, he probably would not tell the truth." Elder Chun Ye said thoughtfully.


    "Interesting. I previously thought he might possibly be a True Disciple. Now I''ve changed my mind; I believe there''s a ny percent chance he will be a Taoist Body, and his final achievements might even surpass ours," said a Mahayana elder suddenly with augh.


    "Why do you say that?" another Mahayana elder asked, puzzled.


    "What kind of person is Liu Xiaosheng? He is the reincarnation of the Demon Emperor''s consciousness, with formidable fortune, and is powerful enough to rank within the top ten among True Disciples. There''s also a massive Heavenly Demon force hidden behind him.


    Such ayout is equivalent to concentrating all the fortune of this Heavenly Demon force, yet now, his identity has been uncovered by a Nascent Soul realm Inner Sect Disciple. How extraordinary is this?" exined the Mahayana elder.


    "Is there a possibility... that their fates conflict with each other?" Sect Master Wuji Zi suddenly said.


    "Are you suggesting that this disciple suppresses Liu Xiaosheng?"


    "Hmm," Sect Master Wuji Zi nodded lightly. "Where there is shade, there is light; where there is right, there is wrong; where there is life, there is death. Everything has two sides, and I believe this disciple represents the side that suppresses him."


    "What you say makes sense, Master. Otherwise, how do you exin his ability to see that Liu Xiaosheng is a Heavenly Demon? The causality of the world cycles; all things support and suppress one another. In that case, why not use this disciple''s hand to restrain Liu Xiaosheng?" said the Mahayana elder suddenly.


    "I agree. Since this disciple knew he was a Heavenly Demon, it seems his fate suppresses Liu Xiaosheng. If his destiny restrains him, it''s better than our deliberate scheming, and we can also take this opportunity to covertly investigate Liu Xiaosheng''s plots and the Heavenly Demon force behind him," another Mahayana elder said.


    "The disciple''s strength is still weak; I am concerned he might suffer in a sh of fates. Should we secretly give him some resources to enhance his strength?" a Mahayana elder said thoughtfully.


    "We shouldn''t. The sh of fates must not be interfered with external forces. If we intervene, we might disturb his fortune, and it could backfire, just as Elder Chun Ye said," another Mahayana elder shook their head in response.


    "He found Elder Chun Ye, and Elder Chun Ye informed us. Are we not also part of his fortune? We have already be entangled in this great causality," Sect Master Wuji Zi said slowly.


    "So you mean..."


    "Resources can be given, but not too many. Lest we truly disturb his fortune, it might backfire as Elder Chun Ye mentioned," Sect Master Wuji Zi said.


    "I just calcted with the Supreme Immortal Technique, and it turns out Liu Xiaosheng intended to take him under his wing. This should be their first encounter, and the first time they met, their fates shed, and he recognized him as a Heavenly Demon. It seems they are indeed mutually conflicting in destiny," a Mahayana elder said with interest.


    "This disciple is also quite a character; seemingly not wanting to be subordinate to others, he leaked the secret of Liu Xiaosheng being a Heavenly Demon, aiming to shift the conflict elsewhere."


    "The sect cannot take up this conflict; we must let them fight it out. The sect shall be his strongest backing," another Mahayana elder said with a smile.


    "How about we send out the message that he, Yang Ji, is destined to be a Taoist Body, and how could he possibly bow down to others?" suggested a Mahayana elder suddenly with a sly smile.


    "Isn''t that going too far? Could it harm the disciple?" a concerned Mahayana elder furrowed their brow, feeling it unwise.


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    "Just give them a polite refusal. Since their fortunes sh, this disciple won''t agree to join under Liu Xiaosheng''smand anyway. We can help him express his true thoughts. Secretly spread the news, just say that an Inner Sect Disciple of the Nascent Soul realm, Yang Ji, has politely declined the invitation of True Disciple Liu Xiaosheng," Wuji Zi said indifferently.


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    "Alright, I''ll follow the Sect Master''s orders," a Mahayana disciple said with a smile.


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    "Chun Ye, you know what to do," Wuji Zi said.


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    "I understand," Chun Ye replied with a slight smile.


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    The Dao Tower.


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    Suddenly, a streak of light shed, and Chun Ye returned once more.


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    "Young Yang, this matter is of great importance. You must not speak of it to a second person, do you understand? The Sect has already begun making arrangements. Don''t worry, that Heavenly Demon won''t be causing any waves," Elder Chun Ye said sternly.


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    "Alright." Yang Ji clearly understood the implications.


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    "Mhm, you can go back now, but remember you must be very cautious with your words and actions," Elder Chun Ye said gravely.


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    Yang Ji nodded, bowed, and then left the Dao Tower.


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    But on his way back to the Sect, he heard some people discussing softly under the clouds, "I heard that an Inner Sect Disciple named Yang Ji actually refused the invitation of True Disciple Liu Xiaosheng. He gave up the opportunity to join the Heavenly Domain and be a close confidant of a True Disciple. It''s really puzzling. If it were me, I would definitely agree without a second thought."


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    "No way? He refused a True Disciple''s invitation? Why can''t I encounter such good fortune?" another disciple said, shaking his head in envy.


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    Yang Ji was utterly baffled. When had he refused? This hadn''t even happened yet.


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    "Sect Master, could it be that some Servant Disciple at Dao Peak is getting paranoid? Spreading rumors?" Buddha Child mused.


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    "Let''s go back and ask, then we''ll know," Yang Ji said, his expression darkening.


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    As he flew back, he heard many people discussing the matter along the way, and Yang Ji''s frown deepened.


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    At Dao Peak, Yang Ji summoned all the Servant Disciples.


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    They all stood before him with their heads down. After questioning them, they all said they hadn''t gossiped.


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    None of their faces showed any signs of unusual information, so it seemed they were telling the truth.


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    Just as Yang Ji was feeling utterly dejected, it suddenly urred to him, "Could it be the Sect setting me up? Otherwise, how could the news have spread so fast?"


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    "The Sect let it slip out?" Buddha Child''s eyes swiveled.


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    Yang Ji numbly nodded.


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    "Sect Master, what should we do now?" Buddha Child asked.


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    "The Sect knows Liu Xiaosheng is a Heavenly Demon and yet they don''t sanction him. Instead, they push me to the front. Do they want me to escte the conflict with him?"


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    Yang Ji''s mind raced, and he frowned, "Does the Sect want me to fight him? What kind of strategy is this?"


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    He certainly didn''t want that. He slumped into the big chair, despair written all over his face, "Ridiculous!"


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    "How can a disciple as vibrant and lucky as you think about giving up?"


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    Suddenly, a deep voice echoed in the great hall as Elder Chun Ye tore through the space and walked in smiling.


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    "Hey, young Yang, cheer up. You wouldn''t agree to serve him anyway, so what''s the harm in helping you speak out?" Elder Chun Ye deliberately elongated his tone.


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    Yang Ji ignored him, still sprawled despondently in the big chair, his body sliding down even more dramatically.


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    "The Sect won''t mistreat you, tell me, what do you want?" Chun Ye looked at him, smiled lightly, then sat down, and began pouring himself a cup of tea nonchntly.


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    "Time Stones, Space Stones, Three Immortal Techniques, as well as Spiritual Objects capable of raising my Spiritual Root to the level of a Taoist Body; also, I want to look at the Wuji Immortal Scripture," Yang Ji suddenly stood up and said.


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    "Pfft!" Chun Ye almost sprayed out his tea, "You even want to look at the Wuji Immortal Scripture? I can''t even see it, you really do have quite the audacity."


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    "Is it just about having a look at the Wuji Immortal Scripture? Does the elder really need to react so much?"


    Yang Ji feigned astonishment and even kindly stretched out a hand to rub Elder Chun Ye''s back.


    "Is it just about having a look at the Wuji Immortal Scripture? You say that as if it''s so simple, yet only the Sect Master is qualified to view it. If you want to see it, you''ll have to earn the right yourself."


    Elder Chun Ye gave him an unamused look.


    "Then I''ll continue to rot away!"


    Yang Ji sprawled on therge chair with a look of utter despair.


    "How can a disciple of the Dao Sect always think of rotting away? Your ideological consciousness needs to be improved,"mented Elder Chun Ye with a nce, setting down his teacup and chiding.


    Yang Ji remained unaffected, devoid of desire or thought, though his peripheral vision surreptitiously observed Elder Chun Ye. It was at that moment that he suddenly discovered a new world of information. Over Elder Chun Ye''s head, he saw the following message: "Don''t you rot away now, huh? The Sect still needs your good fortune to suppress Liu Xiaosheng, since your fates sh."


    Huh?


    Fates shing?


    So this is the Sect''s calction?


    I wondered why the Sect would push me forward knowing he was a Heavenly Demon, and why they were so keen to offer me benefits. It turns out the Sect wanted me to be their spearhead.


    Yang Ji was startled into awareness, and now he was even less inclined to cooperate. The Sect might have chosen not to counter Liu Xiaosheng with any significant action, but to push him to the front lines instead...


    This... was simply a terrible loss.


    He promptlyid himself t, indifferent to anyone else''s issues. To confront the Demon Emperor, he didn''t have the capacity.


    Now that Yang Ji knew the reason, hey down with even more assurance, like a cat without any will to live, sprawling over therge chair as if he had lost all hope for the path of immortality.


    In the Ninth Heavens, beyond his awareness, a group of influential figures were watching this scene through the Heaven-Watching Mirror.


    "This kid is ying the rogue." A Mahayana figureughed lightly.


    "No, this little fellow is trying to bargain for greater benefits," another Mahayana figure chuckled.


    "Yang kid, the Wuji Immortal Scripture is out of the question, but we can discuss other things," Elder Chun Ye tried to tempt him.


    Yang Ji still didn''t budge.


    "Alright then, you don''t want the benefits the Sect is offering you for free. Since that''s the case, I''ll be leaving. Don''t feel too aggrieved, the Sect doesn''t owe you anything; the Sect is merely announcing your refusal in advance. It''s just that what was going to happen three dayster has been moved up to now." Elder Chun Ye said with a smile, slowly rising to his feet.


    "Sovereign, Elder Chun Ye does have a point. We are going to refuse anyway, so there''s no need to kneel down and follow that demon leader, right? The current situation is indeed what we will face three dayster. The Sect has interfered for some reason, so why not take this opportunity to take a good swipe at them?" Buddha Child spoke in the Sea Mountain world.


    Since the Sect wasn''t punishing Liu Xiaosheng, the conflict couldn''t be shifted.


    Refusal! This oue was indeed the answer Yang Ji would give three dayster. He understood this clearly, and it was something he had to face directly.


    But if the Sect secretly wished to use him to check the Heavenly Demon, then Yang Ji had to y poorly to bargain for the greatest benefit.


    Although it seemed like all these events were his own battles to face, he couldn''t shake the feeling of being shortchanged.


    In fact, he was a little confused. Even if the Sect didn''t intervene, he would still refuse, would still face the Heavenly Demon directly, which was the sh of fate they wanted to see.


    But why would the Sect secretly interfere?


    He wasn''t the only one puzzled; the Mahayana figures in the Ninth Heavens were also curious.


    "Sect Master, we just need to caution this disciple not to speak carelessly to outsiders. Why should we release a message of refusal for him and get involved in their sh of fate? Wouldn''t it be better to stay out of it and let their issues develop on their own? This disciple seems quite shrewd, and I suspect he''s guessed the Sect''s intentions.


    By ying poorly now, I''m worried it will change his fate," fretted a Mahayana figure.


    "No matter!" Wuji Zi said, lowering his gaze. "We intervene from the sidelines, let him release the refusal message before the appointed time, and stir up the conflict between them a bit more. Let''s see how this disciple handles it. Let''s see if he has the fate to dissolve it if he is indeed a true antithesis to Liu Xiaosheng''s fortune."


    "If he cannot resolve it, then it seems he is not the one whose fate shes with Liu Xiaosheng. In that case, let Xuan Zhong act, take him under false pretenses, and resolve the conflict between him and Liu Xiaosheng."


    "So the Sect Master wants to test his fate?" a Mahayana figure mused.


    "Exactly," nodded Wuji Zi.


    ...


    While Yang Ji was lost in thought, he saw Elder Chun Ye tear through space, indeed intending to leave.


    Leaving just like that?


    Not going to tempt me further?


    Yang Ji stealthily nced at Elder Chun Ye, and seeing that Chun Ye was already halfway through the spatial passage, he quickly got up and grabbed his arm.


    "Hehe, Elder, let''s sit down and talk slowly, why the rush to leave?"


    "Hmm? Alright then, I''ll have one more cup of tea," Chun Ye turned around and smiled, while a message shed above his head: "You little rascal, still want to duel with me? I told you nobody can resist a benefit."


    Yang Ji was inwardly resigned; saying the Sect owed him would be unfair as he would still have to confront Liu Xiaosheng regardless.


    If Liu Xiaosheng came again three dayster, it was uncertain what the situation would be if he refused face to face.


    Now, with the refusal message being released in advance in this manner, Yang Ji was actually more willing to ept it, simply hoping Liu Xiaosheng would be sensible enough not to bother him again.


    After all, confronting the Demon Emperor head-on was no small matter; it was best left to the Sect to worry about.


    However, benefits are another matter, and the ones delivered to his doorstep still needed to be taken.


    With that in mind, Yang Ji immediately sat down with Elder Chun Ye once again, smiling and saying, "Elder, if I can''t have a look at the Wuji Immortal Scripture, then gifting me three Supreme Dao Instruments would be fine too."

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    "No!" Chun Ye nced at him and said.


    "Then there must be those two Supreme Dao Instruments," Yang Ji said, his face full of hope.


    "Do you think Supreme Dao Instruments are asmon as cabbages? These are Sect-Stabilizing Treasures. Forget about two, there isn''t even one avable; and don''t even think about the Low-grade Dao Artifacts," Chun Ye said irritably. Now in control, he cut benefits decisively, effectively silencing Yang Ji.


    "Then how about the Time Stone, the Void Stone, the Three Immortal Techniques, and Spiritual Objects that can elevate a Spiritual Root to a Taoist Body, plus apensation of one hundred million Divine Transformation Pills?"


    Yang Ji sighed, resigned topromise, while still slightly resentful, "It''s the Sect that unterally sent out my message of refusal. Now, with three days not up, if that demon bes angered and tries to trip me up in secret, I''ll be in a world of trouble."


    His words implied that the Sect was at fault, that they owed him, that the Sect was wrong.


    "Time Stone, Space Stone? Immortal Techniques?" Chun Ye drank a sip of tea and actuallyughed, speaking very evenly, "Young Yang, why don''t you just go rob a bank?"


    "I must have the Time Stone and the Space Stone. As for the Spiritual Objects that can elevate a Spiritual Root, I want them too. As for Immortal Techniques and Medicine Pills, Elder, I''ll leave it up to you," Yang Jipromised again.


    This time, surprisingly, Chun Ye did not immediately reject him, but pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, the Sect does indeed have one Space Stone. In addition, I''ll give you a Creation Divine Pill that can elevate your Spiritual Root to Supreme. As for the other items, give up on them."


    "Elder, good thingse in pairs. At least throw in one Time Stone," Yang Ji said eagerly upon hearing this.


    "Time Stones and Space Stones are top-tier materials. Do you think they are just given away? The Sect''s inventory only has one Space Stone, so tell me if you want it or not," Chun Ye nced at him and said.


    "I want it!" Yang Ji naturally wanted it.


    This was a top-tier material even one would be a score, worth at least several billions in Medicine Pills.


    He originally had no hope for the Space Stone, just wanted to try his luck; unexpectedly, the Sect was actually so generous as to consider giving him a Space Stone.


    "Here are the Space Stone and the Creation Divine Pill, for you." With a flip of his hand Chun Ye brought forth a sh of Spiritual Light, and a head-sized White Jade Stone along with a yellow, smooth Divine Pill floated above his palm.


    Details of the [Space Stone] and [Creation Divine Pill] appeared.


    Seeing the Space Stone''s size, Yang Ji''s eyes gleamed with intense light, and his gaze locked on it.


    Without waiting to further examine the details, he quickly stepped forward, extended arge hand, and took them into the Mount Sea World.


    "Thank you, Elder, thank you, Sect," Yang Ji said with a grin, bowing respectfully, once again exuding the umon aura of a Dao Sect disciple.


    "The Space Stone is asrge as a human head. If you auction it off, it could be worth at least forty billion. With such an enormous sum, don''t say the Sect has mistreated you. The Sect is on your side," Chun Ye said suddenly with a meaningful pat on his shoulder.


    The Sect''s magnanimity indeed took Yang Ji by surprise. Initially at the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance auction, a piece of Titanium Essence Gold no bigger than a fist was bought by that Mahayana from the Nine Primordial Worlds for three billion.


    Now, with this head-sized Space Stone, there were more choices for crafting items, and its value was definitely more than forty billion. The Sect''s gesture was genuinely generous, which Yang Ji found incredible.


    "Rest assured, Elder. I will not let down the expectations of the Sect. At least for the current stage, I will not be lying down on the job," Yang Ji grinned and said.


    "Current stage? You mean to say you''ll consider lying down on the job in the future? If so, hand over the Space Stone and Medicine Pills," Chun Ye looked at him sternly.


    "Hehe, with the Sect''s great kindness, how could I think ofying low? Not now, nor in the future," Yang Ji quickly amended with augh.


    "Hmph! That''s for the best. Cultivate diligently and don''t disappoint the Sect," Chun Ye nced at him sideways before tearing through space and departing.


    "That''s quite a piece, the Sect is really something," after watching Elder Chun Ye leave, Yang Ji turned and brought out the Space Stone to inspect.


    It was only asrge as a head, but as soon as Divine Sense probed within, he discovered endlessyers, like a vast universe, immense and boundless.


    His Divine Sense felt like a drop in the ocean, unable to reach the end.


    Yang Ji''s heart trembled at the realization of what "top-tier" really meant within top-tier materials.


    In his hand was not just a White Jade Stone, but a vast universe, an endless space power surging within. It was a mustard seed containing Mount Sumeru, a kingdom within his palm.


    "No wonder the Wings of Time-Space possess great powers, capable of binding space, traveling through the Myriad Realms. This Space Stone is extraordinary. Such a small piece contains a universe inside, filled with such immense space power. If it were made into a Magical Treasure and could fully harness the space power within, then it would be using a universe''s space power to bind someone.


    Among those of the same rank, except for those rare prodigies from heavens, who could break free? Simply invincible."


    Just by one Space Stone, Yang Ji glimpsed the unique and formidable nature of the Wings of Time-Space.


    If another Time Stone were obtained and truly made into Wings of Time-Space, with both space and time at his disposal, holding this treasure, in all the Myriad Realms, who could he not fight against among his peers?


    Perhaps only those who also possessed World-Stabilizing Treasures or those prodigies who had cultivated Supreme Immortal Techniques could contend with him, right?

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    "With such a treasure, how could I worry about not passing the True Disciple assessment?"


    "The peer geniuses in the Taichu World wouldn''t be enough for me to y."


    As he thought of this, Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel extremely excited.


    However, at the current stage, it was just wishful thinking. To forge the Wings of Time-Space, he still needed to find another Time Stone.


    Otherwise, with just a Space Stone, he couldn''t create the Wings of Time-Space.


    Time Stones were top-tier materials; obtaining one required immense luck.


    For now, he could only put it aside.


    Just as he put away the Space Stone, a familiar voice came from outside the hall.


    "Yang Ji, you actually refused the invitation of the True Disciple Liu Xiaosheng. That''s troublesome," said the valiant and spirited Yan Zhan, frowning as she walked in.


    "Oh, Yan Zhan''s here, please have a seat," Yang Ji said with some surprise, gesturing with his hand. Hearing her words, he then asked, "What kind of trouble?"


    Yan Zhan sat down, poured herself a cup of tea, and said, "My sister told me that Liu Xiaosheng is very petty. Disciples who have refused his invitation in the past, if they have no support, often mysteriously die while on missions."


    "You actually refused him, so it''s troublesome. However, if you didn''t refuse, you would have had to serve him as your master, which is also troublesome."


    "You have extraordinary potential and a chance to be a True Disciple. If you serve him as your master, it would as if you''ve been cut down in fate, forever suppressed by him, always a notch below. I too would have refused."


    "Among the million disciples of the Sect, Liu Xiaosheng actually took notice of you, perhaps because of themotion you causedst time in the Hell Arena. You''ve gained fame from that."


    "Anyway, being targeted by him is troublesome," Yan Zhan said, her beautiful brows slightly furrowed.


    "Is this guy that malicious? Sabotaging from the shadows just for refusing him?" Yang Ji''s forehead creased.


    "That''s for those without a support who are also talented," said Yan Zhan.


    "The Sect doesn''t care?" asked Yang Ji, frowning.


    "It''s quite normal for Sect disciples to die on missions, and without any evidence, how can the Sect intervene? Make random usations? The other party is also an esteemed True Disciple and, moreover, my sister discovered this incident inadvertently. It''s based on her intuition; there''s simply no evidence."


    "Is this guy that insidious?" Yang Ji couldn''t help but frown.


    At that moment, Yan Zhan suddenly smiled and said, "However, you don''t need to worry. If a disciple has a strong backing, he usually won''t make a move."


    "Oh? Could it be that this devil fears being investigated and thereby revealing his identity? So he doesn''t dare to act too rashly?" Buddha Child said as such in the Mount Sea World.


    "That seems likely!" Yang Ji agreed with the transmitted message. "This devil must be an undercover agent; he probably dares not be too ostentatious and only bullies disciples without any background. If a disciple with background and status were to die, the Sect would surely investigate the cause, and he must fear revealing his tracks."


    "However, am I not exactly the disciple without background or status?" A trace of wryness appeared on Yang Ji''s forehead.


    Then Yan Zhanughed again, "Don''t worry, my sister personally intervened on your behalf and went to the Heavenly Domain to negotiate with Liu Xiaosheng. This is like giving him a way out."


    "In the future, just pretend to join my sister''s Heavenly Domain. We bothe from the Endless Sea, we''re like fellow townsmen. Once Liu Xiaosheng learns that you''ve joined my sister''s domain, he won''t have much to say."


    "Your sister personally intervened on my behalf and went to the Heavenly Domain to negotiate with Liu Xiaosheng?" Yang Ji asked, stunned.


    "Yes, we are fellow townsmen and friends. We naturally should help each other," Yan Zhan said with a smile.


    "In that case, I really appreciate it," Yang Ji expressed his gratitude with a cupped-fist salute.


    "You don''t need to thank me. Later on, I''ll introduce you to my sister and some True Disciple friends to expand your circle. That way, no one will dare to mess with you in the future," Yan Zhan said.


    Meanwhile, at Wuji Pavilion, in the Ninth Heavens, five prestigious figures were seated in meditation above the clouds.


    "Are you saying that the Luo He kid went to negotiate with Liu Xiaosheng for his sake?" Wuji Zi mused, looking at one of them.


    "Yes, Sect Master," a Mahayana nodded.


    "So, he has resolved this crisis of fate?" another Mahayana inquired.


    "This youngster indeed has tremendous luck. Encountering Liu Xiaosheng and resolving the crisis of fate invisibly, it seems his fortune truly counters that of Liu Xiaosheng." At that moment, Wuji Zi unusually broke into a smile.


    (Next month I''ll work hard, these couple of days I''m maintaining four thousand words per chapter. Next month let''s strive for better results.)

 Chapter 138: Chapter 115: The Three Great Legacies, Favored by Providence?

    Reincarnation Heavenly Domain.


    Here, floating peaks dotted thendscape, and auspicious clouds gathered in abundance.


    In front of the Hall of Reincarnation, four Kirin Divine Beasts enshrouded in mes stood majestically, their presence dominating and tyrannical.


    On the clouds beside the hall, boys and girls sat in meditation, ying flutes and pipes, their melodies encircling them, notes soaring into the sky.


    Above the grand hall, amidst the mist, shadows lurked, and upon a closer look, it was none other than a ck Dragon, its scales shimmering with a dark radiance. Its five ws gleamed sharp and bright, disying a stark contrast with its ck hue, flickering with a bright cold light.


    It coiled on the clouds, gazing down loftily at the neers, its eyes glinting mysteriously, emitting a low and furious Dragon Roar.


    Dragon''s might aside, just its colossal body and intimidating gaze could make ordinary people weak in the knees.


    Yet, the person arriving remained unflinching.


    Her skin was smooth as jade, her eyebrows lively and eyes spirited.


    Standing there, she became the center of all things, as if the entire sky''s splendor existed only to entuate her beauty.


    She seemed like an Immortal Fairy who had stepped out from the Moon Pce, her elegance and purity radiant, with the sanctity that bore a hint of enchantment, intoxicating to behold.


    Such a stunning woman, yet she emitted a subtle chill; in her brows, there was a trace of pride. d in a purple dress, she stood as plum blossoms defiant against the snow, her aura formidable.


    Despite the formidable dragon might,


    She stood immovably, as if all things in the world dimmed before her, even the massive ck Dragon seemed insignificant.


    Suddenly, she smiled faintly and spoke softly, her voice melodious and far-reaching, "Elder Brother Liu Xiao''s Heavenly Domain is indeed extraordinary, as if it''s a paradise from the Nine Heavens."


    "Haha, why does Sister Yan Luohe stop outside the hall? Hurry in, your Elder Brother has prepared fine wine to wee you." A hearty and robustughter came from inside the hall, and a rainbow bridge extended out of nowhere, reaching right to the feet of the woman.


    The woman smiled and, following the rainbow, flew into the grand hall.


    Liu Xiaosheng was waiting with warm wine and, upon seeing the woman fly in, immediately poured and pushed forward a cup.


    "Sister Luo He, when Elder Brother invited you in the past to search the four seas and hundred rivers for immortal fate, you never had the time. What brings you here today for a chat?" Liu Xiaosheng smiled warmly.


    "What? Elder Brother isn''t weing your Sister?" Yan Luohe sat down andughed.


    "How could that be! Sister''s arrival makes the air fragrant, making my entire Reincarnation Heavenly Domain more beautiful. This is an honor that I could not ask for, how could there be any unwee sentiment?" Liu Xiaosheng smiled slightly. Experience new worlds on M-VL-em|p,yr


    "Elder Brother, today Sisteres actually on behalf of Yang Ji," Yan Luohe dered straightforwardly.


    "Oh?" Liu Xiaosheng''s expression became solemn, then he smiled faintly, "What do you mean by this, Sister?"


    "Yang Ji and I both hail from the Endless Sea, and he has a life-and-death rtionship with my younger sister. He declined your invitation because my sister had invited him first."


    "He just felt that as he hadn''t passed the three assessments yet and hadn''t earned the qualification to stay in Dao Sect forever, it would be improper for him toe to my Luo He Celestial Domain," she exined patiently.


    "When hepleted the first assessment task with my younger sister, they made a pact that if he passed the third assessment, he would join my Luo He Celestial Domain," Yan Luohe spoke slowly.


    "In that case, I have seized affection unjustly. I was unaware of the details, Sister, I hope you hold no grudge for this ignorance," Liu Xiaosheng was taken aback, making a respectful gesture and speaking with an apologetic face.


    "It is I who should apologize to Elder Brother on his behalf, for he behaved inappropriately in his refusal, causing a stir and tarnishing Elder Brother''s face. Please don''t take offense," Yan Luohe said apologetically, before raising her cup, "This cup, I toast to Elder Brother."


    She then drank it all in one gulp, leaving no drop.


    "Sister''s words make it sound like your Elder Brother is petty. If Elder Brother had known the situation, he wouldn''t have put Yang Ji and Sister in a difficult position," Liu Xiaoshengughed, raising his cup and drinking it down in one go.


    It was his response to Yan Luohe.


    "Thank you, Elder Brother, for your magnanimity," Yan Luohe smiled graciously.


    "Sister''s words now make me seem stingy," Liu Xiaoshengughed heartily, "Since Sister rarely visits, you must stay longer. I''ll have them prepare the Five-Color Splendid Chicken obtained from the Spirit Realm and roast the Golden Dragon Meat from the Dragon Realm as well."


    "Elder Brother, you are too kind," Yan Luohe smiled lightly.


    "Haha, it''s a rare visit from Sister, naturally, I want you to stay longer," Liu Xiaosheng said with augh.


    ...


    As night fell,


    A green shadow streaked across the sky, flying out of the Reincarnation Heavenly Domain.


    Inside the Hall of Reincarnation,


    Liu Xiaosheng spoke solemnly, "Is the situation as she imed?"


    An elder walked out slowly from deep within the grand hall and respectfully answered, "Sovereign, what Yan Luohe said is true. I''ve just inquired with the elder in charge of task assessments; Yang Ji indeed came here with Yan Luohe''s younger sister to Dao Sect andpleted the first task together, sharing a considerable bond."


    "Oh?" Liu Xiaosheng tapped the table lightly, his gaze flickered, seemingly deep in thought.


    "Sovereign, you personally extended an invitation, a great honor, and yet this Yang Ji dared to refuse with ignorance. Should we not..." the elder''s voice turned cold suddenly.


    "No need. Since Yan Luohe sincerely came to us, let''s give her face," Liu Xiaosheng suddenlyughed.


    "Understood, Sovereign," the elder nodded and replied.


    ...


    At the Dao Peak,


    In the main hall,


    A voice as beautiful as the sound of nature''s music entered.


    "Yan Zhan!"


    "My sister is here," Yan Zhan heard the voice and looked toward Yang Ji, "Come, let me introduce my sister to you."


    Yang Ji nodded and walked out of the grand hall with her.


    In midair, under the moonlight, a woman with picturesque features and eyes like autumn waters stood there. The light breeze gently lifted her silk gown, adding a captivating spiritual aura to her.

 Chapter 139: Chapter 115: The Three Great Legacies, Favored by Providence?_2

    Yang Ji looked over and saw her breathtaking beauty.


    She was different from Yan Zhan, who was dressed in the robust attire of a man, brimming with decisive and unconstrained spirit.


    Whereas she, d in a long dress, was strikingly beautiful, fully embodying feminine allure, with a slender waist and a graceful posture, a jade-colored belt entuating her cool temperament with several more hints of softness.


    Noticing Yang Ji''s gaze, Yan Luohe smiled slightly and said, "You must be Yang Ji? Thick eyebrows and a face like fine jade, truly extraordinary in appearance. Your eyes brim with spiritual light, as if harboring ambitions that pierce the clouds. Yan Zhan said you have the promise of a true legacy, and it seems that statement is no exaggeration."


    "I have met Sister!" Yang Ji said with a bowing gesture.


    "Sister! Is it resolved?" Yan Zhan asked as he flew to her side.


    "It''s resolved," Yan Luohe said indifferently with a nod.


    "Thank you, Sister, for stepping forward this time to resolve the dispute with Brother Liu for me. I will keep this kindness in mind and will surely repay it in the future," Yang Ji expressed with another bow.


    "Come, please visit my Luo He Celestial Domain, I''ll introduce you to a few friends," Yan Luohe said with a smile.


    "Thank you for the gracious invitation, Sister," Yang Ji replied.


    "Alright, let''s go," Yan Luohe took the lead, and Yan Zhan followed with Yang Ji, as the three of them flew towards the Luo He Celestial Domain.


    Luo He, Luo He, her domain contained within it a river, a massive and dazzling Milky Way.


    In the night sky, from afar, it looked like a glowing silver dragon shuttling within the domain, constantly wandering.


    Indeed, each legacy holder''s domain is extraordinarily grand.


    Observing Yang Ji''s gaze, Yan Zhan exined from the side, "That is Stygian River Water. My sister identally discovered it while traveling through the starry void and used great divine power to bring back a part of it."


    "This water is extraordinary, on par with Weak Water. Intensely cold, it would turn a Divinity Transformation Realm being into an ice sculpture with the slightest touch. If there''s no rescue, their life will rapidly drain away, and they will die within three days."


    "The use of this water is immense; it can serve for quenching when forging magical treasures, as it is top-notch quenching water."


    "It''s also a supreme spiritual object for cultivating Water Attribute Cultivation Techniques. If one''s True Qi is infused with a touch of its cold andher power, the strength that it can unleash is considerable."


    "My sister has refined this river into a Dao Device with great divine power to guard the domain, and its might is boundless," Yan Zhan continued, and then suddenly turning to Yang Ji, he said, "The space beyond the realms is vast, much more extensive than the Three Thousand Great Realmsbined, and is full of treasures. The Stygian River is only one of them.


    Sometime we should also go for a venture to seek our Immortal Fate."


    "You both should not even think about it for now. Although the space beyond the realms holds more opportunities, it''s also fraught with danger. Heavenly Demons, Star Thieves, Starry Sky Behemoths, Spatial Rifts, reversal of time; the dangers are too numerous to count. You should peacefully cultivate until you reach Divinity Transformation and be true legacy holders.


    Once your soul is recorded within the Sect''s Immortal Artifact, you can consider it. Otherwise, if you go out there with no guarantee of life, if you die, you cannot be revived," Yan Luohe advised.


    "Indeed, we rarely encounter other dangers; the main concerns are the rampant Heavenly Demons and Star Thieves," Yan Zhan nodded and agreed.


    "Heh heh, Star Thieves? They''ll all be under mymand once they meet Buddha Child, and they''ll rob and gather wealth for me. Heavenly Demons? When encountered, I will just devour them to increase my cultivation and power," Buddha Child cackled.


    "Hmm? We are disciples of the Dao Sect; don''t let your thoughts stray," Yang Ji responded with a steady voice.


    "Heh heh, Great Master, then call it robbing the rich to aid the poor and eliminating demons to exterminate evil," Buddha Child chuckled softly.


    "That''s more like it," Yang Ji nodded in agreement.


    "Let''s go into my main hall. I have already sent messages to the other true legacy holders; they should all be here by now," said Yan Luohe, transforming into a streak of light as she entered the main hall first.


    Yan Zhan and Yang Ji followed closely behind.


    Upon entering the hall, indeed, they saw three men of extraordinary bearing.


    "Luo He, you''ve returned? Is everything taken care of?" one of the men asked.


    "It''s taken care of," Yan Luohe nodded and gestured for Yan Zhan and Yang Ji to sit down together.


    The three men looked at Yang Ji, one of them smiling and saying, "This must be Junior Brother Yang."


    "I have met the three Senior Brothers; I am indeed Yang Ji," Yang Ji greeted with a hand gesture.


    "Seeing the three of us true legacy holders without a change in expression and maintaining a steady breath, indeed extraordinary. No wonder Liu Xiaosheng wanted you under his banner," the manughed again.


    "Bah! What haven''t we seen? Demon Lords have vanished into smoke before us; what are you mere true legacy holders to us? Do you even deserve to make my master flustered?" Buddha Child said disdainfully.


    But the next words from Yan Luohe caught his attention, revealing a hint of surprise in his eyes.


    She pointed to the speaking man and cheerfully introduced, "This is Song Tiange, a true reincarnated immortal from the Immortal Realm, of no ordinary status."


    "Hey, Luo He, don''t make fun of me," the man shook his head and said.


    This person had a handsome face, a distinguished nose, and the perfect arc of his lips seemed always to carry a smile.


    Such a smile could make the sunlight burst through the clouds and inundate one''s world with brightness, gentle and at ease.


    He had an elegant appearance, and a shing ck gold ring on his finger demonstrated extraordinary nobility; his whole being exuded a natural and exceptional aura.


    "Thisd is a reincarnated true immortal? I can''t tell," Buddha Child said, astonished.


    "I never expected Senior Brother Song to be a reincarnated true immortal; to start at what others consider an end, truly enviable," Yang Ji remarked with emotion.


    "Ah, it''s nothing to be proud of. I was pursued by enemies and had to self-destruct to reincarnate; I wouldn''t consider such a status as anything special," Song Tiange said with a wry smile.

 Chapter 140: Chapter 115: The Three Great Legacies, Favored by Providence?_3

    "Don''t be deceived by Brother Song''s seemingly endless hardships; he has lived a second life, raised his state of mind to astounding heights, and even obtained an unknown inheritance. His foundation is now much stronger, and he is expected to be a Dao Child. His future achievements will certainly surpass those of his first life," Yan Zhan transmitted to Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji sized him up a few times and agreed that he seemed carefree and extraordinary.


    "This one''s name is Wu Futu, a descendant of the Ancient Immortal Martial Sect," Yan Luohe nced toward a person standing beside Song Tiange.


    The man had a majestic build, a bronzeplexion, and sharp, well-defined facial features as if they were sculpted, with deep, dark eyes that gave him a wild and domineering look.


    His angr features were like those chiseled by a knife, and his presence naturally exuded a regal aura that seemed to dominate the world.


    "Greetings to Brother Wu," Yang Ji greeted with a bow.


    When Wu Futu looked at Yang Ji, some of his wildness receded, and he nodded in a friendly smile.


    "This Brother Wu is the sessor of an ancient lineage from the Ancient Immortal Martial Sect. This Sect is extraordinary; its methods of Immortal Martial Arts are invincible, specializing in overpowering all other arts with brute strength. Behind him lies aplete and rich Daoist legacy," Yan Zhan exined through transmission.


    "Sister Yan Zhan, where do all these Daoist legaciese from? Howe I, Buddha Child, haven''t encountered even one?"


    "Hm? Is that you, Little Mushroom, talking to me through telepathy?" Yan Zhan was shocked but quickly recognized the voice of "Demon Mushroom."


    "It''s me, it''s me, I am now the esteemed Mushroom of the Master."


    "Oh?" Yan Zhan looked at Yang Ji, nodded, and then replied through telepathy, "Our Taichu World has spanned countless eons. Can you fathom how tremendously long that is? The number of masters born during that time is beyond count, and Daoist legacies emerge continuously. With such an extensive history and time, the marvels contained within are beyond imagination.


    It''s no wonder there are so many inheritances. If you haven''t encountered one, it''s simply because your fate has not granted you the opportunity."


    "Hmph hmph, I, Buddha Child, will definitely find a grand opportunity in the future."


    "It''s not that easy, but if you do find one, remember to share half with me," Yan Zhan yfully transmitted back with augh.


    "Of course, Sister Yan Zhan, I won''t forget," Buddha Child readily promised.


    "Yang Ji, this is Leng Changfeng, a descendant of the Ancient ying Sect," Yan Luohe introduced thest male individual.


    The man''s icy and aloof eyes seemed tock focus, and the deep darkness within them was filled with calm, his presence always enveloped by a chilling aura of ughter.


    "Greetings to Brother Leng," Yang Ji greeted with a bow.


    "Hmm," Leng Changfeng nodded slightly in acknowledgment.


    "This Brother Leng is a cold-blooded killer who has inherited the teachings of the Ancient ''y'' Sect. This Sect, focused on a single word, ''ughter'', excels in the Way of the Void, Dao of Space, Path of Formation and ughter, Path of Stealth, Path of Speed, and various escape techniques.


    Rumor has it, for the right price, this Sect can even y the Red Dust Immortal, truly terrifying," Yan Zhan informed through transmission.


    Yang Ji nodded, grasping the basic information about the three individuals through Yan Zhan''s exnations.


    Indeed, those who could be True Disciples were no ordinary people.


    They were dragons among men, standing out from the rest.


    "Such tremendous opportunities for you three senior brothers, truly enviable," Yang Jiplimented with an admiring smile.


    "Junior brother, I actually think your luck isn''t bad either," Song Tiange suddenly said with a smile.


    "Oh? How so, Senior Brother?" Yang Ji looked over inquisitively.


    "Junior brother, you were nearly disciplined by an elder in the Hell Arena, but then you were saved by Dao Child Wang Tianli. Following that, you attracted the attention of the Sect''s higher-ups; that is luck. This time, you were favored by True Disciple Liu Xiao, who wanted you under hismand, but then Luo He intervened to resolve the issue; that is luck.


    Your fortune may seem trivial, but it is ever-present. Indeed, it''s just like the saying, ''When the timees, the whole world will conspire to help you.'' It seems as if the heavens and earth are aiding you; Junior brother, you are truly the one favored by destiny," Song Tiangeughed.

 Chapter 141: Chapter 116 Retreat and Reflection

    "Indeed, Junior Brother always manages to turn danger into safety, truly blessed with good fortune," Wu Futu nodded in agreement.


    "What is my bit of lucky fatepared to all of you Senior Brothers? It''s hardly worth mentioning," Yang Ji said with a shake of his head and a smile.


    "Let''s not boast about each other. Since it''s rare for us to gather, why don''t we bring out the treasured Spirit Fruit and fine wines we''ve been storing to taste?" Yan Luohe said with a lightugh.


    "I''ve brought a special pot of tea," Song Tiange said, reaching behind him to produce a delicate teapot. As soon as he lifted the lid, a rich, fragrant aroma wafted out.


    "Senior Brother, what kind of tea is this? It smells wonderful," Yan Zhanmented after taking a sniff, sensing the tea was extraordinary.


    "Hmm? I''ve nevere across this tea''s fragrance before; it''s not like Immortal Spirit Tea, Green Spirit Tea, or Immortal Tea. Based on its aroma alone, it is in no way inferior to those three types of Spiritual Tea," Wu Futu remarked, ncing at the teapot.


    "Hehe, this tea was made from an unnamed Spirit Flower I picked on an ind in the Sea Boundary ten years ago. Unexpectedly, the vor turned out to be excellent after naturally drying the flower. It''s just a pity that I now have very little left, or else I would give you all some," Song Tiange said with a smile.


    "So it was a Spirit Flower picked from within the Sea Boundary. The Sea Boundary is indeed a remarkable ce, abundant with many strange Spiritual Objects," Wu Futu suddenly said, realizing.


    "Indeed, it is said that there is a spring of immortals within the Sea Boundary. The sea, nourished by the Immortal Qi, has given birth to many unique Spiritual Objects, which are quite extraordinary," Yan Luohe slowly said.


    "The Sea Boundary possesses countless inheritances and myriad rare treasures. Within our Wuji Dao Sect''s territory, it is as famous as the Gui Xu, Immortal''s Slope, and Transverse Abyss¡ªthree great treasurednds. We should take the chance to explore it more in the future, seeking serendipitous encounters with the immortals," Song Tiange suggested.


    "Then let''s make a n to explore it together someday. If we can gain some fortune, it could also increase our chances of oveing the Dao Cmity," Wu Futu proposed.


    "By the way, Leng Changfeng, isn''t your deadline fast approaching? How confident are you in ying the Dao Tribtion?" Song Tiange suddenly turned to look at Leng Changfeng.


    "Deadline? Does that mean Senior Brother Leng has lived nearly three thousand years?" Buddha Child sent a surprised telepathic message.


    "Yes, both Wu Senior Brother and Leng Senior Brother are over two thousand years old, especially Senior Brother Leng, whose deadline is nearly here,"


    "The reason they have been holding off from breaking through their realms despite the approaching deadline is that they are umting their foundation, hoping to y the Dao Tribtion and be children of the Great Dao,"


    "They are ambitious individuals, all hoping to kill the Dao Tribtion and obtain the essence of the Great Dao,"


    "Once one obtains the essence of the Great Dao, it is akin to bing a child of the Great Dao, bing closer to the Dao itself. This makesprehending the Dao much easier afterward, and their path to immortality would be smooth and unobstructed,"


    "If one fails to y the Dao Tribtion and cannot obtain the essence of the Great Dao, then they can only break through to the Void Refinement Realm like any ordinary Divinity Transformation, which would make their future path to enlightenment much more difficult,"


    "Additionally, many disciples at the Nascent Soul Peak are also suppressing their cultivation, dying their breakthrough to Divinity Transformation until their deadline in order to umte their foundation, preparing to be true inheritors,"


    Yan Zhanmunicated telepathically.


    "I see; even these true inheritors with powerful Dao lineages need to gather nearly three thousand years of foundation. It seems that the Dao Tribtion is not so easy to ovee after all," Buddha Child sent back in a low telepathic message.


    "Naturally it''s not easy to cross; otherwise, why would there only be ten Dao children in our sect? But individuals like Senior Brother Leng, even if they fail to y the Dao Tribtion, can still severely weaken it and absorb quite a bit of the essence of the Great Dao. They are notparable to ordinary people," Yan Zhan replied telepathically.


    "I wonder if I''ll be able to ovee the Dao Tribtion in the future?" Buddha Child couldn''t help but get lost in thought.


    "Eight parts confident!" Leng Changfeng broke his silence and said.


    "Eight parts confident? I''m about the same," Wu Futu said, shaking his head.


    "About the same; if I were to break through to Void Refinement now, I would definitely not be able to ovee the Dao Tribtion," Song Tiange said with a bitter smile.


    "Since we''ve gathered, let''s not talk about such depressing topics," Yan Luoheughed.


    "Right, let''s not talk about those things since we''ve gathered," Song Tiange smiled, "Taking advantage of Sister Yan Luohe''s event, I want everyone to taste the Spirit Silver Fruit I obtained from the Spirit Domain."


    With a single wave of his hand, a sparkling light appeared, and in front of each person materialized a crystal-clear fruit, adorned with silvery lines.


    "Haha, Spirit Silver Fruit is a supreme grade Spirit Fruit, not bad at all," Wu Futuughed, "In that case, I won''t be stingy either. I once acquired a Sweet Snow Lotus from Gui Xu, and I''ll share it with everyone for a taste."


    "I have Fire Spirit Jujube, Dragon Melon, Golden Cherry," Leng Changfeng announced, bringing forth an array of Spirit Fruit.


    "I have Celestial Fruit of the Nine Heavens, Dragon Nut," Yan Luohe said with a smile.


    "I have Golden Honey," Yan Zhan also produced a jar of golden honey.


    ...


    Everyone brought out their own treasures, and soon, assorted rare Spirit Food wasid out before all of them.


    The gathering was immensely enjoyable; they were rxed and at ease, bringing out rare delicacies they wouldn''t normally indulge in.


    "Yang Ji, what about you? Do you have any tempting food to share?" Yan Zhan looked over and asked.


    "I''m really sorry. It seems I don''t have any Spirit Food with me," Yang Ji said, feigningposure with a smile, "Next time, I will definitely invite all my Senior Brothers and Sisters to taste the supreme delicacies of this world."


    "Alright, Junior Brother, I''ll remember that promise," Song Tiangeughed.


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    "We all remember," everyoneughed.


    "For sure, for sure," Yang Ji''s face revealed a hint of embarrassment that wasn''t easy to detect. Indeed, he had nothing of value on him; the only thing he had was the three-thousand-year-old Monkey Wine, which he had given to Elder Chun Ye. He couldn''t produce anything else at the moment.


    Compared to these true inheritors, his resources were indeed stretched thin; he didn''t even have any food to present.


    He thought to himself that he must get some good stuff if there''s a chance so that he wouldn''t appear so shabby when hosting guests or at tea gatherings.


    The others, seeing his state, didn''t mind and continued to chat andugh.


    The cultivation path involved wealth,panions, and territory.


    ''Companions'' referred to both cultivation partners and friends.


    Yang Ji was able to sit with everyone and shareughter, which obviously meant that they had begun to ept him and recognize him.


    Being able to make friends with true inheritors was also a manifestation of fortune and an acknowledgment of his potential.


    Everyone enjoyed the Spirit Fruits andughed; the atmosphere was quite harmonious, and Yang Ji became much more familiar with everyone.


    From deep night until dawn, the first ray of sunshine streaked across the sky. After talking all night, the group dispersed.


    After thanking Yan Luohe and Yan Zhan once again, Yang Ji also returned to Dao Peak.


    He decided to enter seclusion.


    One was to reflect on and strengthen his techniques and to umte his foundations.


    The second was to fade from Liu Xiaosheng''s view; since their fortunes were shing, he would avoid conflict.


    [Name: Yang Ji]


    [Spiritual Root: Superior]


    [Lifespan: 133/1200]


    [Realm: Nascent Soul 1st Stage (4,124,500/27,648,000)]


    [Cultivation Techniques: Ling Water Technique (Low Level), True Rigidity Divine Art (Dao Level)]


    [Great Divine Skills: Humanoid Weapon [Volume 1] (Complete), [Volume 2] (Complete), [Volume 3] (Beginner)]


    [Great Divine Skills: Zhou Tian Nuoyi (Complete)]


    [Great Divine Skills: Gui Cang Sword Technique [Dao of Li Sword (Complete Sword Soul)], [Shocking Sword Dao (Complete Sword Soul)], [Dao of Xun Sword (Complete Sword Soul)], [Dao of Kui Sword (Complete Sword Soul)], [Dao of Kan Sword (Proficient)], [Dao of Gen Sword (Proficient)], [Dao of Kun Sword (Proficient)], [Dao of Qian Sword (Proficient)]]


    [Great Divine Skills: Yin Yang Separation at Dawn (Proficient)]


    [Great Divine Skills: Vertical Earth Golden Light (Beginner)]


    [Supreme Dao Level Formation: Three Immortals Formation (Beginner)]


    [Techniques: Water Tracing Sword Technique (Complete), Light Body Skill (Complete)]


    Unbeknownst to him, ten years had passed since Yang Ji came to the Wuji Dao Sect.


    When he first arrived, he was at the peak of the Golden Core, and afterpleting his first assessment task, he received thetter volumes of True Rigidity Divine Art.


    It took him three years toprehend the technique and break through to the Nascent Soul 1st Stage.


    Later, under the guidance of Elder Chun Ye at the Hell Arena, he obtained three Ziyang Fruits, which raised his Spiritual Root to superior quality.


    Also, because of the disturbance caused at the Hell Arena, he was noticed by the Sect, which bestowed upon him one hundred bottles of Nascent Soul Pills.


    Over the next two years, he fully refined all one hundred bottles.


    In the following four years, he could only increase his cultivation by consuming Nine-Transformation Golden Pills.


    It was in his ninth year at the Dao Sect that Shen Yin took human form and bore the inferior Spiritual Qi Fruit, which had a cultivation effect between the Nine-Transformation Golden Pill and Nascent Soul Pill.


    For the subsequent year and more, Yang Ji continued to cultivate using the Spiritual Qi Fruit.


    After these years of cultivation, he had gained over four million Cultivation Points, but it was still far from enough to make a breakthrough.


    Yang Ji nned to enter seclusion to properly consolidate his gains.


    (A transition chapter, just organizing my thoughts. I n to push for better results this month, give it my all. Updates will definitely be much more thanst month, I''ll stay upte writing and work hard on it for a whole month.)


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 Chapter 145: Chapter 118: A Gift for Master Jian Yuanzi

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    Senior Brother Li Changxiao passed the third assessment, which means he can stay in the Dao Sect forever. This is truly a tremendous benefit.


    The Cann Sect will also benefit from this, receiving annual rewards from the Dao Sect.


    If we have arge quantity of Wind Tribtion Pills, Fire Tribtion Pills, and Thunder Tribtion Pills, we can ensure a steady stream of Nascent Soul True Monarchs and unending Divine Transformation Great Sages, giving our sect the opportunity to rise.


    After arranging to depart the next day, Yang Ji went to the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    Once again, he obtained arge number of Wood Attribute Spiritual Materials from Bai Bi, who teased with a smile, "You really don''t hold back, one could think you''re the shopkeeper of my Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance."


    Yang Ji smiled confidently and replied, "Daoist Bai, rest assured, I can definitely repay the Medicine Pills, and even cover the interest."


    Bai Bi looked at him intently and said with a charming smile, "I haven''t seen a single Medicine Pill yet, but your words are bing more and more confident. I''ll have to wait and see."


    After thanking her, Yang Ji left the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    His confidence naturally came from Shen Yin.


    After Shen Yin''s breakthrough, it absorbed the spiritual energy between heaven and earth and could produce thirty mid-grade Spiritual Qi Fruits a day.


    If it broke through again, it could produce three hundred Spiritual Qi Fruits a day, all of high quality, even better than Divine Transformation Pills.


    If it broke through yet again, it could produce three thousand a day.


    And after another breakthrough, thirty thousand a day, an unimaginable fortune.


    She was like a money tree beside Yang Ji. With just two or three hundred million Heaven Spirit Pills owed, Yang Ji didn''t worry about it at all.


    Returning to the sect, he began to meditate in seclusion.


    The next morning.


    The sun rose in the east.


    An elegant figure flew towards Sword Peak, stepping on golden radiance, with a free and easy demeanor that seemed to transcend worldly matters.


    The person was none other than the smiling Li Changxiao.


    Having passed the third assessment, he could stay in the Dao Sect forever, free from worries in his cultivation.


    With a smile, Li Changxiao''s confidence and calmness surged, his aura bing more elusive, giving off a sense of an unfettered immortal, a spiritual transformation.


    Recognizing the change in his close friend, Yang Ji immediately noticed the difference.


    "Senior Brother, congrattions! With the Dao Sect at your back, you can sail through the immortal paths without concerns! You will roam the world and rule the Myriad Realms unopposed," Yang Ji said with a smile.


    A smile appeared on Li Changxiao''s face as he softly said, "Indeed, I have settled a matter of the heart. Now I can practice without looking back, like before. My mind... has finally found peace."


    Yang Ji remarked, "The three assessments of the Dao Sect are all filled with uncertainties and dangers, who can guarantee a certain pass through all three? Senior Brother, you are safe now, no need to struggle at sea with other disciples. Ahead lies a smooth path."


    Li Changxiao said, "This is only a small sess at this stage. The journey ahead is long and requires even more effort. Junior Brother, let''s encourage each other."


    "Yes!" Yang Ji nodded.


    Li Changxiao then said, "After passing the third assessment, I exchanged the rewards prepared by the Dao Sect for our sect for a low-grade Enlightenment Pill. I hope the patriarch can use it to grasp a faint mystery of the Great Dao and break through the Void Refinement Realm."


    "If the patriarch can break through, then our Cann Sect will truly enter a new realm," Yang Ji also said with anticipation.


    "Yes, let''s hope for sess. The patriarch has been at the peak of Divine Transformation for hundreds of years without finding the opportunity to enter the profound realm of Daoprehension. Hopefully, this Enlightenment Pill can be the catalyst for his breakthrough," Li Changxiao said as he looked at the golden pill in his hand, then put it away.


    Afterward, the two left the Wuji Dao Sect and, using a Teleportation Array, took about five days to finally arrive at the familiar Thousand-Inds Sea Area.


    Above Cann Ind, two streaks of light shot across extremely fast, heading straight into the misty Cann Sect.


    Very quickly.


    ng! ng! ng!


    The sound of the solemn and prating bell began to ring within the Cann Sect. With three rings, it quickly spread throughout the entire sect.


    Immediately, eleven figures atop various peaks heard the bell and opened their eyes from meditation.


    In an instant, eleven streaks of light shot out from the peaks, heading towards Deliberation Peak.


    Within the Deliberation Hall.


    True Lord Sword Origin, True Lord Guanxiao, True Lord Yun Guang, True Lord Yong En, True Lord Changye, True Lord Hong Ming, True Lord Qing He, True Lord Mingcheng, True Lord Shenyu, True Lord Ling Gu, and the other ten True Lords had all arrived.


    When they saw that the Great Sage Bai Mei was already waiting at the head, they paid their respects and then sat opposite him.


    One of the True Lords noticed a different expression on Great Sage Bai Mei''s face today, looking like a smiling Buddha, and couldn''t help asking, "Great Sage, is there a joyous event?"


    Everyone turned curious and looked over.


    "Haha, indeed, a great joyous asion. Chang Xiao has passed the third assessment of the Dao Sect, and has returned with Xiao Ji," Great Sage Bai Mei stroked his beard and said with a smile.


    The others exchanged nces, their breathing hurried, and eagerly asked, "Great Sage, Chang Xiao passed the third assessment?"


    "Yes, you heard right!" Great Sage Bai Mei said cheerfully.


    "Great Sage, where are Chang Xiao and the others?" The people looked around in surprise and joy.


    "Greetings to all the Senior Uncles and Uncles!" From outside the hall, suddenly two voices came in. It was the handsome Yang Ji and his brother, who had just walked in together.


    ```


    "Haha, nephews, please take your seats." Everyone stood up enthusiastically, their spirits high as they spoke.


    "Master!" Li Changxiao and Yang Ji both looked towards Jian Yuanzi and bowed deeply to him.


    "You have done well, I am very pleased," Jian Yuanzi said, his face rarely breaking into a radiant smile.


    Li Changxiao and Yang Ji exchanged smiles and took their seats beside him.


    After sitting down, Yang Ji noticed that the person sitting opposite was Chang Lin; it was unexpected that after these years, he too had broken through to Nascent Soul True Monarch.


    Chang Lin nodded at him with a smile. His demeanor was far more natural and much more modest than it had been decades ago.


    "Supreme, Chang Xiao has passed the third assessment. This is cause for great joy! Should we not host a grand feast for three days to announce it to the entire Thousand-Inds Sea Area?" True Sage Guan Xiao suggested with a heartyugh.


    "No need. I discussed it with Chang Xiao before, he prefers quiet, let''s not promote it excessively. It''s enough for us to just enjoy ourselves," Great Sage Bai Mei said as he stroked his white beard,ughing.


    "Since nephew Chang Xiao prefers tranquility, then we won''t hold a grand feast for the Sect," True Sage Qing He said with a smile.


    "This time Chang Xiao has brought back an Enlightenment Pill, in hopes that I can seize this opportunity to grasp a trace of the Great Dao and reach the Void Refinement Realm," Great Sage Bai Mei said earnestly.


    "Enlightenment Pill?" Everyone''s eyes lit up and they immediately sped their hands together, "We wish the Supreme sess in advance!"


    Great Sage Bai Mei nodded and looked down, "By the way, Chang Xiao, Xiao Ji. In five days, it will be the Sect''s grand tournament. How about handing over the role of proctor to you two? You could also take this opportunity to assess the disciples and let them bask in your genius aura."


    "We can go without the grand feast, but we should still show our faces, lest other Sects say that our Sect''s geniuses have disappeared without a trace after going to the Dao Sect."


    Li Changxiao and Yang Ji looked at each other and said, "Very well, Supreme."


    "Good, that''s settled. I''ll begin my retreat today to break through to Void Refinement. You all take Chang Xiao and Xiao Ji down to join in the festivities and have a few drinks," Great Sage Bai Mei said with a smile, his form fading away until he disappeared.


    "Everyone, please follow me to Sword Peak where we can chat," Jian Yuanzi said to the crowd.


    "It''s only fitting that we go to your Sword Peak since both nephews are your disciples," the True Monarchs replied with a smile.


    "My disciples, let''s go," Jian Yuanzi said, casting his gaze over Yang Ji and Li Changxiao before flying ahead.


    Everyone quickly followed suit.


    Sword Peak was brightly lit that night. It was rare for everyone to gather together, raising their cups and exchanging toasts, chatting and drinking through the night.


    It wasn''t until dawn that they finally dispersed.


    Li Changxiao also went to the Supreme Pce to personally protect Great Sage Bai Mei.


    His cultivation level was now at the peak of Nascent Soul, but in terms ofbat power, he was absolutely capable of ying an average Divine Transformation Cultivator.


    With him as the protector, everyone was reassured.


    Sword Peak, by the cliff.


    Jian Yuanzi and Yang Ji sat cross-legged, surrounded by a gentle breeze, watching the sun slowly rise, breaking through the clouds.


    "Disciple, the Sect has received the Divine Skills and rewards you and Chang Xiao brought back; everyone sees you as a source of pride," Jian Yuanzi said warmly.


    "The Sect has nurtured us for many years; it is what we should do," Yang Ji replied with a slight smile.


    "The proudest achievement of my life is taking you two as my disciples. Even if I don''t achieve Divinity Transformation, it''s been worth it," said Jian Yuanzi proudly.


    "Speaking of which, Master, you''ve reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Second Realm. It must be soon that you''ll transcend the Thunder Tribtion," Yang Ji suddenly asked, ncing at Jian Yuanzi.


    "Indeed, my cultivation has long reached the requirements for a breakthrough, but I am still cultivating the ''True Rigidity Refining Divinity Art'' to strengthen my Primordial Spirit. After all, the Thunder Tribtion is the most terrifying of the three tribtions of the Nascent Soul. Even with Thunder Tribtion Pills, it''s difficult to transcend.


    Otherwise, our Cann Sect wouldn''t have only Great Sage Bai Mei as a Divine Transformation Cultivator over these years," Jian Yuanzi said with a sigh.


    The Nascent Soul has three realms: the first faces Wind Tribtion, the second faces Fire Tribtion, and the third faces Heavenly Tribtion.


    After transcending the Heavenly Tribtion and achieving a Pure Yang Primordial Spirit, one can attract the Qi of Heaven and Earth to nourish the body, initiating a primary transformation into a Great Dao Body, allowing a breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation Realm. At that point, one can utilize the Dao Qi to construct a world.


    Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit had already reached the Pure Yang level, but he was still unable to attract the Qi of the Dao, presumably because he had not transcended the Heavenly Tribtion.


    The Heavenly Tribtion wasn''t difficult for a prodigy like him, but for Jian Yuanzi and other Nascent Soul True Monarchs, it was a real cmity.


    Lost in thought, Yang Ji suddenly took out a green leaf, speaking gravely to Jian Yuanzi, "Master, enshrine this leaf as a magical treasure. When you transcend the Thunder Tribtion, cover your Primordial Spirit with it to weaken the damage from the tribtion."


    "Weaken the damage from the Heavenly Tribtion?" The leaf looked ordinary, distinguished only by its pure color and plumpness, such that Jian Yuanzi couldn''t help but scrutinize it closely.


    "Master, don''t mention this leaf to a second person. After you transcend the tribtion, you must destroy this leaf, do not forget," Yang Ji said seriously as he handed over the leaf.


    "Disciple, this leaf?" Jian Yuanzi''s expression turned solemn as he gazed at the leaf and then at Yang Ji, clearly understanding that the leaf was no trivial matter.


    "Just remember my words, Master," said Yang Ji formally.


    This was a leaf from the Taichu Divine Tree, capable of weakening the Heavenly Tribtion.


    To avoid exposing it and thus drawing danger, he had to repeatedly instruct, for the issue was critical. After all, the Sect of the Great Sage Mu Yuan had been destroyed because of the Taichu Divine Tree.


    If it came to others'' knowledge, it would likely bring fatal trouble.


    Therefore, even when giving it to his master Jian Yuanzi, Yang Ji had to weigh the decision carefully, let alone giving it to others.


    "Disciple, I understand," Jian Yuanzi said solemnly, treasuring the leaf as he epted it.


    "With this leaf, Master, the Heavenly Tribtion should not hinder your advancement. It seems you will soon achieve Divinity Transformation," Yang Ji suddenly said with a smile.


    "Oh?" Jian Yuanzi tapped his Storage Bag, excitement glittering in his eyes.

 Chapter 146: Chapter 119: Heavenly Demons Aura? Observing the Dao Calamity Transition

    Five days passed in session.


    Dong! Dong! Dong!


    The melodious sound of a bell spread out, signaling the assembly call of the Cann Sect.


    "Junior Brother, the Sect''s grandpetition has begun. Let''s go and watch the matches," Li Changxiao flew in from the horizon andnded on Sword Peak.


    "Sure!" At the same time, hearing the bell, Yang Ji too stepped out.


    The two transformed into streaks of light, soaring towards the sky, and quickly took their seats on the high tform at the Cann Sect''s square.


    Both of them were Nascent Soul True Monarchs, with powerful auras. In the sect, they wereparable to the great elders such as the Peerless True Lord of the Skies and True Lord Yun Guang. As soon as theynded, they immediately caught the attention of the disciples present.


    "Who are they? To actually qualify to sit next to the Sect Leader?" some disciples wondered.


    "You''ve only joined the Sect a few years ago and don''t know. These are Brother Li and Brother Yang; they are both geniuses who have joined the Dao Sect and have already passed two assessments," an older disciple recognized them at a nce.


    "They are Cann Sect''s so-called ''talents thate once in a thousand years,'' Senior Brother Li Changxiao and Senior Brother Yang Ji? Shouldn''t they be at the Dao Sect? Why have they returned? Did they fail the third assessment?" some disciples couldn''t help but specte.


    Sect Master Qing He, also a Nascent Soul True Monarch with great strength, obviously heard the disciples'' murmuring and discussed sternly, "Many of you are disciples who have entered the Sect in recent decades and have not seen your Senior Brother Li Changxiao and Senior Brother Yang Ji."


    "Let me introduce them, your Brother Li has already passed the third assessment of the Dao Sect and has earned the qualification to stay in the Dao Sect forever."


    "Additionally, your Brother Yang has astonishingprehension and mighty strength. He too will soon pass the third assessment and earn the qualification to stay in the Dao Sect forever."


    "Their presence here today to supervise thepetition is an honor for you. Do not embarrass yourselves;pete well."


    "What? Brother Li has earned the qualification to stay in the Dao Sect forever?" Everyone''s heart shook, and the crowd was instantly abuzz, looking at Li Changxiao with eyes full of admiration and worship.


    To be able to stay in the Dao Sect forever, what a great honor that is!


    It is known that most people can''t even pass the first assessment, let alone be an official disciple of the Dao Sect.


    The hearts of the people present were truly shocked at this moment.


    Although they were from the same Sect, the gap between them was immense, not even on the same level, akin to the difference between heaven and earth.


    Yet some disciples, unaware of their own limits and still full of pride, disdainfully said, "I have a Supreme Spiritual Root too. What he can do, I can likewise achieve."


    Yang Ji, who had extraordinarily acute hearing, merely smiled upon hearing those words.


    Throughout his journey, he understood most clearly that a true genius need not have an extraordinary Spiritual Root, but hisprehension must never be mediocre.


    Senior Brother Li Changxiao may only have a Supreme Spiritual Root, but hisprehension is extremely strong,parable to those with a Sacred Body, and even not inferior to the average Taoist Body, truly a genuine prodigy.


    Such a person, within this mere Thousand-Inds Sea Area, let alone once in a thousand years, it would be difficult to find another even in ten thousand years.


    To judge achievement based on the Spiritual Root is a grave mistake.


    The mentality of these disciples still needs much refinement; otherwise, it will be difficult for them to go far.


    Presumably, Sect Master Qing He also heard these words. As a Sect Leader, he had the most experience in how to manage, cultivate, and temper the disciples. These were not matters for Yang Ji to worry about.


    At this moment, the square was already crowded with tens of thousands of disciples, buzzing with people as dense as a swarm of bees.


    Dong!


    As the bell rang, Sect Master Qing He waved a cluster of spiritual light that scattered onto the tform below the stage, a dazzling array of medicine pills, magical treasures, and materials, all exuding powerful spiritual power. The glowing aura dazzled some of the disciples for a moment.


    "The top three core disciples will each be rewarded with a Supreme Spiritual Artifact, a Superior Spiritual Artifact, and a Medium-grade Spiritual Artifact, respectively. In addition, they each will receive five hundred bottles of Heaven Spirit Pills from Dao Sect."


    "The top three Inner Sect disciples will each be rewarded with a Lower-grade Spiritual Instrument. As for medicine pills, they will respectively be rewarded with four hundred, three hundred, and two hundred bottles of Heaven Spirit Pills."


    "The top three Outer Sect disciples will each be rewarded with a Supreme Magic Tool, a Superior Magic Artifact, and a Medium-grade Magic Artifact, respectively. Additionally, each will receive a hundred bottles of Heaven Spirit Pills."


    "As for those who ce in the top one hundred, they shall receive a Low-grade Magical Artifact along with one hundred to ten varying bottles of Heaven Spirit Pills."


    "Alright, thepetition officially begins now."


    At themand of Sect Master Qing He, the disciples divided into three groups, converging on the Outer Sect, Inner Sect, and Core areas of the za, respectively.


    Besides the three arenas in the core area, there were dozens of arenas in the other two areas.


    Under the orderly arrangement of the stewards, the disciples began their matches, with many showcasing their impressive skills.


    Bang!


    An Outer Sect disciple was punched and sent flying, his entire arm exploding in mid-air. It was a fierce-looking disciple who had infused tremendous spiritual power into his opponent''s flesh and bones, causing his arm to explode on impact.


    Apanied by screams, the area around the arena fell silent all of a sudden, leaving only the fierce disciple standing with his chest proudly puffed out on the stage.


    Not muchter.


    On Arena No. 1 of the Inner Sect, a sh of sword light passed, and a disciple''s legs were directly severed, blood spewing forth. Apanied by his screams, blood covered the ground.


    The onlookers couldn''t help but turn pale.


    The young man wielding the sword revealed a cruel smile andughed coldly, "This is the consequence of not admitting defeat!"


    Meanwhile, on the core arena.


    A Golden Core disciple extended a pitch-ck handprint hundreds of feetrge into the air, its overwhelming pressure pinning down the space, and mmed down mercilessly, leaving his opponent with nowhere to hide.


    With a loud boom, the formation-etched arena shook violently as his opponent was suppressed by the handprint. His body split on the spot, his Primordial Spirit terrified beyond belief as he shrieked, "I admit defeat!"


    "Hmph! Wise of you!" His opponent sneered sinisterly and withdrew the magic technique.


    Li Changxiao watched several matches involving these three individuals and noticed that in each fight they were extremely brutal. He frowned slightly and said, "These three are too vicious. They strike like they are from the Demonic Path, showing no regard for the fellowship of the same sect. While not fatal, these injuries could take someone years to recover from.


    If the limbs and bones aren''t perfectly reattached, it might even affect their future cultivation."


    "These three are indeed ferocious. The one from the Outer Sect is named Wu Xilong, while the one from the Inner Sect is named Fan Haihong, and the one from the Core is called Xing Dao. It''s unknown what sort of fortuitous encounter they''ve had, but all three have achieved Supreme Spiritual Roots and have risen rapidly in recent years."


    Sect Master Qing He paused for a moment and then said pensively, "The Supreme One has examined their bodies and found their foundations to be solid and everything normal, unlike those who practice rapid sess methods of the Demonic Path."


    "Heavenly Demon?" Suddenly, two voices rang out at the same time. One was the inwardment from Yang Ji who had also noticed the trio and after observing them for a while, realized there was a peculiar message in the techniques they used¡ªthe aura of a Heavenly Demon.


    The other voice was a transmission from the Buddha Child hidden in his sleeve. "Master, damn it, those three have the aura of a Heavenly Demon. The Buddha-Demon Scripture I cultivate is especially sensitive to the aura of Heavenly Demons. These three must have some connection with them. They strike even more ruthlessly than me, no wonder they have been tainted by the Demonic Qi."


    As Yang Ji''s brow furrowed and he was about tomunicate with his senior brother Li Changxiao, Jian Yuanzi suddenly flew in from the sky and transmitted to both Yang Ji and Li Changxiao:


    "The Supreme One wants you both to immediatelye to the Supreme Pce; he has sessfully received the Dao and is about to break through to Void Refining. He wants you to observe his crossing the Dao Cmity so you can have a clear understanding of it, as it will help you prepare for your own crossings in the future."

 Chapter 147: Chapter 120: The Terrifying Dao Calamity

    The Supreme undergoing the Dao Cmity?


    Yang Ji and Li Changxiao were shocked, exchanged a nce, and immediately soared into the air, transforming into two streaks of light, flying toward the Supreme Pce.


    "Supreme!" the two called out as they approached.


    Inside the great hall, the Supreme Bai Mei sat cross-legged, his wide white robe moving without wind, his white beard fluttering.


    Feeling their arrival, he suddenly opened his eyes, shooting out two sharp beams.


    Supreme Bai Mei no longer suppressed his realm and released a strand of Great Dao Principle he hadprehended, transforming it into a "wind"-shaped Dao Rune that manifested.


    An aura of the Dao instantly spread, and above Supreme Bai Mei''s head, at a height of thirty feet, clouds gathered and spacetime twisted. In an instant, a ck hole about thirty feet in diameter formed.


    The ck hole slowly rotated, driving endless space to fracture, time within it was in disarray, a vast void, everything turned into an obscure Chaos.


    A grand, vast, ancient, and distant aura slowly gushed out from the ck hole, spreading infinite Dao essences throughout the vast hall.


    There were no shes of lightning, no thunder ps, just the obscure Chaos spinning, unexpectedly opening a gateway to the Land of Origin.


    Above Supreme Bai Mei''s head, the sky was now clear, the obscure Chaos gone, reced by a sky made of a grid woven from colorful threads.


    Yang Ji was shocked to find that those threads were all different Laws of the Dao, the Three Thousand Primordial Daos disyed in their most primitive forms, thus revealing themselves above Supreme Bai Mei''s head, allowing him to reach out and grasp them.


    This was madness.


    No wonder it''s said that the Void Refinement Realm is the first realm that defies heaven and changes one''s fate. If one could reach out and grasp all Three Thousand Grand Daos, wouldn''t that make one an ancestor on the spot?


    Three Thousand Grand Daos, billions of Dao Principles, each one radiating infinite Dao essences, carrying the primordial aura of the ancient world from its inception.


    Each strand contained endless energy, profound mysteries, majestic and vast, each seeming capable of suppressing an entire world.


    "Chang Xiao, Xiao Ji! Once you sessfullyprehend a trace of the Great Dao Principle and manifest the first principle you grasp, you will be able to open the gateway to the Land of Origin.


    The source of the Three Thousand Grand Daos lies in the Land of Origin," the Supreme Bai Mei suddenly stood up, his white hair over his shoulders, looking up at the gateway above, a Dao Principle circting in his palm, roaring with a "wind" shape. "The Great Dao I''veprehended is wind, so I will seize the Principle of Wind."


    "Go!"


    Supreme Bai Mei suddenly shouted, condensing a "wind" character in his hand and fiercely striking towards the Land of Origin.


    As the "wind" character was thrown, suddenly, a whistling wind roared. The wind character transformed into a thirty-foot Wind Dragon with iling ws, roaring as it rushed into the Land of Origin.


    Then it transformed again, growing to a thousand feet in size. The dragon roared, its dragon might was overwhelming, emitting endless oppressive aura.


    This colossal Wind Dragon, beneath its five ws, were hundred-foot tornadoes capable of tearing apart space and shattering great mountains, spinning wildly like a dragon drawing water, eager to grasp the Principle of Wind in the Land of Origin.


    "My goodness, this Void Refinement is truly a being of another level, too terrifying. Supreme Bai Mei has onlyprehended a trace of the Great Dao Principle, and its simple manifestation holds such power. If he were to practice a wind-attribute Divine Skill, powered by the Principle of Wind, that power is simply unimaginable," the Buddha Child eximed in awe.


    "This realm touches the Great Dao, naturally it''s extraordinary," Yang Ji felt a significant shock in his heart, the Principle truly worthy of being the source of heaven and earth, casually thrown and yet so powerful.


    Just one strand, and if there were a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand, wouldn''t that destroy the heavens and shatter the world?


    At this moment, everyone was on edge, just as they thought the Wind Dragon might seed in seizing the Wind Origin.


    Suddenly, a massive hand emerged from the depths of the Land of Origin and struck the body of the Wind Dragon. The dragon let out a whine and instantly dissipated into nothingness.


    Then, a figure emerged from the depths, taking heavy steps forward. He was wide and plump, with white hair and a white beard, looking exactly like Supreme Bai Mei.


    However, his gaze was very cold, extremely cold, devoid of any feeling. This coldness was not borne out of hatred but rather the "rule" of the Dao being heartless.


    As this person appeared, everyone felt a chill in their hearts, as if their souls were seized, their breathing bingbored.


    "Human-shaped Dao Cmity!" Supreme Bai Mei''s pupils contracted, his expression exceedingly grave. Facing the Dao Cmity, his chest heaved and sweat covered his cheeks, but his plump figure remained steadfast, like a rock, with an indomitable spirit.


    "Chang Xiao, Xiao Ji! Watch closely!" Supreme Bai Mei roared, forming another "wind" character, and on his own, entered the gateway to the Land of Origin, ready to fight the Dao Cmity, to win Yang Ji and Li Changxiao a chance to see the true strength of the Dao Cmity.


    The Dao Cmity''s eyes glinted coldly, feeling provoked by Supreme Bai Mei''s action, for no one dares to steal the Dao.


    "Die!"


    The human-shaped Dao Cmity simply uttered the word indifferently, but took no action.


    "Huh?"


    Supreme Bai Mei paused, not understanding why, but he did not stop; on the contrary, he moved faster, just as he was about to unleash the "wind" character.


    But suddenly.


    He began to look agonized.


    Within his body, countless dense, white threads abruptly appeared, countless wind Dao Runes explosively burst forth, fiercely erupting from his body, instantly grinding his flesh and Primordial Spirit into powder.


    "How is this possible?"


    Bai Mei, the Supreme, let out an incredulous growl as he lingered on the threshold of death.


    Instant kill!


    There was no resistance to the instant kill, which was too shocking.


    "Supreme!" Li Changxiao''s expression tightened.


    "Did Bai Mei, the Supreme, die?" Buddha Child eximed in shock.


    "The Law Follows the Word!" Yang Ji''s heart trembled when he saw the message disy of "The Law Follows the Word" as the Dao Cmity uttered the word "die".


    Dao Cmity is the incarnation of the Great Dao, casually speaking mystical Dao Techniques evolved from its words, which was too terrifying.


    Boom!


    Bai Mei, the Supreme, had not even a hint of resistance and died instantly, his flesh particles and soul fragments were expelled from the Land of Origin.


    An invisible Great Dao force enveloped them, reassembled them in the outer world, and manifested anew. Only on m v|le|mp|yr


    "Ah!" The reborn Bai Mei, the Supreme, startled, his forehead covered in a cold sweat, suddenly looked at the humanoid Dao Cmity in the Land of Origin, his eyes filled with shock as the strike had left a very deep impression on him.


    "Ah? Bai Mei, the Supreme, is alive again?" Buddha Child said in surprise.


    He nced at Bai Mei, the Supreme and then at the Land of Origin, suddenly popping out from his sleeve and excitedly said, "Sect Leader, since encountering the Dao Cmity is not fatal, why not go in and experience it firsthand?"


    "You will die if you go in!" Yang Ji gazed at the origin portal and said solemnly, "This is a gateway opened by the Supreme with the Dao Principles heprehended, a chance that belongs only to him. If you go in, you will be deemed a sphemer rather than one undergoing tribtion, and the Great Dao will mercilessly obliterate you. If you don''t believe it, you can go in and try."


    "Ah?" Buddha Child trembled, his little foot that had stepped out stopped in ce, and he couldn''t help but twitch at the corner of his eyes.


    "Supreme, are you all right?" Li Changxiao approached with concern.


    "I''m fine!" Bai Mei, the Supreme stood up and, watching the slowly closing gateway of the origin, showed a look of regret, "Unfortunately, I wanted you to witness the power of the Dao Cmity, but I couldn''t even withstand a single move."


    "Supreme, we now have a clear understanding," Yang Ji exchanged nces with Li Changxiao, and their hearts couldn''t help but sink.


    Dao Cmity, being an embodiment of the Great Dao, was too terrifying; every word and action was filled with the power of the Great Dao.


    Yang Ji couldn''t even imagine how powerful one must be to y the Dao Cmity, no wonder even True Disciples like Leng Changfeng and Wu Futu, who possessed great fortunes, only had an eighty percent assurance. It was truly difficult.


    Facing the Dao Cmity, he felt a sense of despair as if facing Mahayana, a suffocating feeling of having no chance at all, as an ant facing a giant. The gap was unimaginable.


    At the same time, he once again understood the state of mind of Wang Tianli, the Dao Child.


    Facing such a terrifying Dao Cmity, it was true that only by giving it your all might there be a glimmer of hope; no wonder he wouldn''t miss any opportunity that might enhance his strength. The Dao Cmity was just too formidable.


    At the same time, he also felt again the terror of Wang Tianli. How strong would one have to be to y three Dao Cmities?


    Three Dao Cmities emerging together, what a horrifying spectacle that would be?


    No wonder there are a million disciples in Wuji Dao Sect, a thousand True Disciples, yet only ten Dao Children, merely ten.


    No wonder Dao Children are called Junior Immortal Kings, which is indeed a thought-provoking title.


    Seeing Yang Ji''s serious expression and his gaze lost in thought, Buddha Child suddenly jumped up and encouraged, "Sect Leader, don''t lose heart, your aptitude is astonishing, and you justck a foundation. If others can be Dao Children, why can''t you? What youck is nothing more than Magical Treasures and techniques. The world is vast with many inheritances.


    If we travel across the four seas, others can find the heritage of the Dao, why can''t we try?"


    "Lose heart? That''s not the case," Yang Ji shook his head, just thinking about how to y the Dao Cmity.


    He aimed to achieve Longevity and immortality, how could he be intimidated by the Dao Cmity? He was just contemting what level he needed to reach in order to y it.


    However, the road was long, and there was always hope if one walked step by step.


    He was currently only at the Nascent Soul stage, not even reached Divinity Transformation, and there were thousands of years to build his foundation.


    He believed that one day he too would reach that level.


    Yang Ji collected his thoughts and then said to Bai Mei, the Supreme, "Congrattions to the Supreme for sessfully hearing the Dao, reaching Void Refining, and entering a new domain."


    "Heh heh, I''m also very pleased to have made the breakthrough," Bai Mei, the Supremeughed.


    "By the way, Supreme, there is something I need to tell you. Those Outer Sect Disciples, Wu Xilong and Fan Haihong, and the Core Disciple, Xing Dao, are in collusion with the Heavenly Demon," Yang Ji suddenly said.


    "They are in collusion with the Heavenly Demon?" Bai Mei, the Supreme''s smile faded, and his expression couldn''t help but change.


    "Brother, is this true?" Li Changxiao asked with a serious tone.


    "Mhm!" Yang Ji nodded earnestly.


    "So that''s why those three rose to prominence so suddenly, with the shadow of the Heavenly Demon behind them," Bai Mei, the Supreme spoke with a dark expression.


    "It''s just unclear how strong the Heavenly Demon behind them is," Li Changxiao pondered; they did not doubt Yang Ji''s words.


    The three exchanged a nce and immediately left the great hall together.

 Chapter 148 : 121: The Calamity of the Surging Tides

    Yang Ji and Li Changxiao transformed into two streaks of flowing light and returned once again to the high tform of the Sect''s Main za.


    At that moment, Sect Leader Qing He was announcing the rankings.


    Wu Xilong had won first ce among the Outer Sect, Fan Haihong had taken first ce among the Inner Sect, and Xing Dao had secured first ce among the Core disciples.


    The three stood below the tform, admired by all, spirits soaring high, proud andcent.


    "As per tradition, the disciples who have imed first ce in thepetition are granted an audience with the Supreme. The three of you, follow me." Sect Leader Qing He, along with Yang Ji and Li Changxiao, led the three towards Deliberation Peak.


    At this moment within the Deliberation Hall, the Supreme Bai Mei was seated at the head, nked by a multitude of Nascent Soul True Monarchs on both sides.


    Xing Dao and the other two stood at the center of the great hall.


    "We pay our respects to the Supreme!" The three bowed and said in unison.


    "Haha, excellent, excellent! The three of you exhibit upright spirits, high fighting will, and vigor. It''s truly fortunate for our Sect to have such talented individuals like you," the Supreme Bai Mei praised.


    He then made a promise, "The three of you are indeedmendable disciples. Should you reach the pinnacle of the Golden Core, I shall grant you the spots to go to the Dao Sect."


    Exchanging nces, the three eximed ecstatically, "Thank you, Supreme!"


    "Haha, I am pleased when the disciples excel. It''s what you deserve. I hope that you will not be arrogant or rash in the future and that you will cultivate diligently. Furthermore, you should learn from your senior brothers, Li and Yang, and strive to stay in the Dao Sect forever,"ughed the Supreme Bai Mei.


    "What Senior Brother Li and Senior Brother Yang managed to do, we will surely aplish as well, guaranteeing not to disappoint the Supreme," Xing Dao said haughtily, ncing at Li Changxiao and Yang Ji.


    "Heh, Senior Brother Yang used to have nothing but Lower-grade Root Bone; even with such talent he could join the Dao Sect and pass two assessments. I, Fan Haihong, possess a Supreme Root, and will definitely pass three assessments with ease to remain in the Dao Sect forever," Fan Haihong said with augh, ncing at Yang Ji, with an air of ''disdain'' hovering above his head.


    "That kid really doesn''t know how high the sky is or how deep the ocean is. He''s been favored by the ''Heavenly Demon'' with a little advantage and has lost sight of his own weight. I''d really like to show myself right now, crush him to within an inch of his life, reveal his true form, and see if he has the nerve to be so arrogant," the Buddha Child said with a coldugh.


    "Their minds have been subtly influenced by the Heavenly Demon; their reason swallowed, their demonic natures amplified. Had this been in the past, they would never dare to speak such words," Yang Ji nced at them and said through telepathy.


    Upon hearing this, the assembly of Nascent Soul True Monarchs also frowned.


    Guan Xiao True Monarch, known for his fiery temper, immediately chastised, "Your Senior Brother Yang was not epted into the Dao Sect because of his Root Bone, but because of his astonishingprehension abilities."


    "When he joined the Dao Sect, he was barely over a hundred years old, yet he had fullyprehended all of the Sect''s Great Divine Abilities," he continued.


    "And you have only learned a few top-level spells. You still have a long way to go," he concluded.


    "One must never be arrogant or conceited on the path of cultivation, understand?" Guan Xiao True Monarch looked at them sternly.


    Although triumphant, the three sobered considerably under the pressure of the Nascent Soul True Monarch and their expressions changed, pulling themselves together and replying with restraint, "Yes, yes, the Elder speaks the truth."


    "Elder Guan Xiao is right. You must take his advice to heart if you want to achieve greater things in the future. Alright, you may leave now. Over the next three months, at the end of each month, I will lecture you on the Dao. I hope you prepare well for this," said the Supreme Bai Mei.


    "Thank you, Supreme!" The three bowed once more and then, exchanging nces, they left the hall.


    ...


    "Hmph! This Elder Guan Xiao dares to scold us in front of so many, just wait till we be Nascent Soul True Monarchs and we''ll show him," Fan Haihong said with a vicious expression.


    "What Elder Guan Xiao said is also true to an extent. Yang Ji''sprehension is astounding, allowing him to join the Dao Sect. Compared to him, our understanding indeed falls short. Did not the Demon Monarch say that he possesses a special Medicine Pill that can improveprehension abilities when consumed?


    How about we ask the Demon Monarch to bestow three upon us?" suggested Xing Dao, his eyes flickering with thoughts.


    "The task assigned to us by the Demon Monarch has beenpleted; we''ve all be the top of thepetition. Now is the perfect time to ask for a reward during our audience," Wu Xilong said with a slyugh.


    "Xilong is right; it''s an excellent opportunity," agreed Xing Dao and the others, smiling at each other before flying out of the Sect together.


    "Those three are quite cautious, still speaking through telepathy when there''s no one around," Li Changxiao said, frowning.


    "I wonder what they were whispering about," the Supreme Bai Mei looked indifferently at the departing trio.


    "They are now off to meet with their patron Demon Monarch," Yang Ji suddenly said.


    "Demon Monarch? That''s an existence on par with human Divinity Transformation. If this were in the past, I might have some reservations. But now, I can suppress him with my absolute realm," said the Supreme Bai Mei, his robes billowing as his killing intent leaked out.


    "Let''s follow them and see what''s happening before we make a move," Yang Ji said.


    "Let''s go!" Bai Mei the Supreme and the other two immediately revealed themselves from the clouds and followed the trio as they flew off.


    ...


    Xing Dao and the other two were cautiously circling over an area of the sea before finallynding on Snake Stench Ind and flying straight into a pitch-ck fissure.


    "This Snake Stench Ind is teeming with poisonous snakes and reeks unbearably; could it be that the Demon Monarch is hiding beneath this crack?"


    "I''ll follow them down to have a look; you guys just stay up here."


    "There''s no need, Supreme," Yang Ji extended a hand to stop Bai Mei the Supreme. "I have a way to know what''s happening inside."


    "Oh, Xiao Ji, you have a way!" Bai Mei the Supreme''s eyes flickered with curiosity, but he did not ask further.


    Li Changxiao nced at Yang Ji but did not inquire further, knowing that disciples of the Dao Sect all had their own secrets and it was normal to possess a few mysterious arts unknown to others.


    Yang Ji sat cross-legged on a cloud, his gaze probing into the pitch-ck fissure; instantly, a multitude of information appeared,plex and vast.


    He meticulously filtered through the information, quickly locking onto three keywords: ''Blood River,'' ''Heavenly Demon,'' and ''Demon Monarch.''


    ...


    Beneath the fissure.


    A castle constructed entirely from human bones towered above a stinking, crimson blood river.


    On the throne in the middle of the castle sat a young man with a sinister and handsome appearance, dressed in a blood-red robe and a crown, emitting an extremely powerful aura.


    Around the throne, globs of pitch-ck Demonic Qi floated about, asionally emitting cacklingughs.


    At this moment, Wu Xilong, Fan Haihong, and Xing Dao were kneeling before the throne.


    "Hmm, you three havepleted the task I assigned you quite well, each bing the top of the outer, inner, and core ranks respectively. Now, I''m giving you a second task; use your influence to lure the disciples of the Cann Sect here one by one for me to devour," the young man said with an evil smile.


    All three were startled and hastily looked up, "Lord Demon Monarch, if the disciples of the Sect go missing, I fear it might attract the attention of the Sect''s higher-ups."


    "Who said they would be missing? I devour one, and my offspring will transform into their likeness, undetectable even by the supreme Divinity Transformation masters of your Sect," the young man said with a sinister smile.


    "Xing Dao, guess who I am." Suddenly, a creepy, sinisterugh echoed from a glop of Demonic Qi, and as Xing Dao looked up, the Qi churned and transformed into an exact replica of him in an instant.


    Xing Dao was startled, "This?"


    "Xing Dao, can you see anything amiss?" the Heavenly Demon transformed into Xing Dao asked with a craftyugh.


    "I can''t detect anything; your transformation technique is incredibly exquisite, even mimicking human aura," Xing Dao eximed in admiration.


    "With this, you won''t have to worry about our ns being discovered," the young man said with an evil grin, "After I''ve devoured all the Cann Sect''s disciples, my power is sure to greatly increase, and then you''ll bring Bai Mei to me, so I can devour him too."


    "As for the three of you, don''t you desire to go to the Dao Sect? The spots are naturally yours. I''ll even help you get there since my n has people in the Dao Sect as well."


    "Additionally, you three just mentioned Medicine Pills that improveprehension. Such Medicine Pills have side effects when consumed by humans; I will directly strip the Great Divine Powers practiced by the geniuses from your Sect and transfer them into your Primordial Spirit. You''llprehend a host of profound abilities in one go. Wouldn''t that be delightful?"


    Xing Dao and the other two exchanged nces, overwhelmed with joy, and knelt repeatedly, "Thank you, Lord Demon Monarch!"


    "Mm, off you go. I await your good news," the young man said with a smile, waving them away.


    As Xing Dao and the others departed, a Heavenly Demon spoke, "Lord Demon Monarch, do you truly intend to consume Origin Demonic Qi to strip the Divine Skills for these humans?"


    "Heh heh, how could that be possible? Once Bai Mei is devoured, these three will be devoured as well," the young man licked his lips andughed wickedly, "I''m also curious about how Tian Xie and Tian Luo are faring. Have they dealt with Changqing Gate and Nanyuan Sect?"


    "They are proceeding with the n as well, but it''s notpleted yet," the Heavenly Demon said, pausing for a moment before continuing, "Lord Demon Monarch, I always feel this is too time-consuming. With our strength, why do we need to be so cautious? We could simply obliterate their Sect at night and have the offspring rece all of Cann Sect''s disciples by day."


    "There are many experts among humans. If discovered, our situation could be very grim. It''s better to be cautious," the young man said with a sinister smile, "Once I''ve devoured all of Cann Sect''s disciples, I estimate I''ll be able to break through to Demon Emperor, hahaha."


    "In that case, I''ll congratte the Lord Demon Monarch in advance," the Heavenly Demon said with a low chuckle.

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    "Are you saying that the Demon Monarch below ns to ughter our entire Cann Sect?" Bai Mei''s expression was ice-cold, with murderous intent overflowing as he spoke.


    "The Demon Monarch below specifically targets our Cann Sect. Besides, there are two more Demon Monarchs plotting against the Nanyuan Sect and the Changqing Gate," said Yang Ji with a grave voice.


    "These Heavenly Demons are conspiring in the shadows. We just don''t know if, aside from these three Demon Monarchs, there are any more formidable Heavenly Demons lurking behind them," mused Li Changxiao, furrowing his brows.


    "There probably are." Yang Ji pondered, suddenly recalling the Liu Emperor, behind whom two Demon Emperors were involved with the Demon Emperor. It seemed likely that these three Demon Monarchs also had their own powerful forces.


    "Since this demon intends to harm our Cann Sect, we might as well strike directly and nip the danger in the bud, switching from defense to offense," Li Changxiao suggested after some thought.


    "I have the same intention! Once I ughter him, I will immediately return to the Sect and report to the higher-ups. This area is within the influence of the Dao Sect. If a Heavenly Demon appears, they absolutely will not sit by and do nothing," dered Yang Ji.


    "If that''s the case, let''s go in and ughter him first, to prevent this demon from bringing cmity to our disciples," said Bai Mei with a cold voice.


    "Good, let''s go in together." Yang Ji nodded, and the three of them turned into streaks of light and charged into the crack.


    Upon entering, they were immediately assaulted by the stench of blood. The environment was somewhat dark, resembling a deste and decaying world.


    The ground wasprised entirely of rotting marshes filled with colorful, venomous snakes, lurking and intertwining in a dense and hair-raising scene.


    Large pink bubbles rose up from the swampy mud and burst open with a ''pop,'' releasing clouds of toxic pink gas that caused illusions and poisoning. Ordinary people would be lost in the Illusionary Realm and die if they inhaled it.


    Silently flying forward, it wasn''t long before they saw a blood river of scarlet hue ahead. The river was formed from the rotting flesh and blood of countless creatures, exuding a foul and musty odor. It was unknown how many killings had culminated here.


    The expressions of Yang Ji and the others grew colder as they ventured deeper, until they finally came face-to-face with a flying Heavenly Demon.


    Without a word!


    Yang Ji shed at the mass of Demonic Qi with a sword light.


    "Ah, humans!" Along with a painful scream, the psychic thoughts within the Demonic Qi were all torn apart by the Sword Qi, instantly being shredded to death.


    "Bai Mei, Brother, to prevent the Demon Monarch from escaping, let''s feign weakness. You two enter my Mountain Sea Pearl, and then suddenly appear to strike a fatal blow," proposed Yang Ji.


    "Okay!" Without hesitation, Bai Mei and Li Changxiao flew into the Mountain Sea Pearl.


    "Heavenly Demon! It seems I don''t need to go to the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons; I can make my kills right here," eximed the Buddha Child excitedly as he hopped out from the sleeve of his robe.


    He yelled and flew forward, soon encountering even more Heavenly Demons. Transforming into a sprawling demonic maw, he ferociously began to devour, consuming dozens of bewildered Heavenly Demons in moments.


    "Buddha Child, hurry, a Demon King ising out from inside," suddenly, Yang Ji appeared to fly out in a panic from the depths.


    "Master? Weren''t you behind me? When did you get in front of me?" the Buddha Child said in astonishment.


    "No time to exin, let''s go!" As Yang Ji neared the Buddha Child, a hint of ferocity shed in his eyes.


    "Really?" A sinister smile appeared on the Buddha Child''s face, and he suddenly shouted, "You puny Heavenly Demon, daring to imitate the Master''s appearance to deceive me. I intentionally exposed a w in my mind, but I didn''t expect a Heavenly Demon would actually y tricks with me. Hahaha, this is fun!"


    "What?" The Heavenly Demon disguised as Yang Ji changed color and extended a hand, with Demonic Qi chilling to the bone, attempting to twist and break the neck of the Buddha Child.


    "Waah!" But the Buddha Child was even more ferocious, swallowing him in one gulp and then smacking his lips, "Tasteless, tasteless. These Heavenly Demons are not tasty at all; Earth Demons are much better."


    "These Heavenly Demons consist of aggregated psychic thoughts, somewhat simr to a human''s Primordial Spirit, capable of myriad transformations, full of tricks, and targeting the weak spots of the mind. What you''ve just eaten is merely a Demon Generalparable to a Golden Core cultivation. A single Demon General could discern the ws in your mind.


    These Heavenly Demons are not to be underestimated," Yang Ji arrived from behind and exined.


    "So it was just psychic thoughts; no wonder there was no taste," said the Buddha Child, realizing.


    "That was just a low-level Heavenly Demon. A Demon Kingparable to the Nascent Soul Realm can replicate blood and flesh and also transform into formless Demonic Qi, simr to a Demon King. Eating such a Demon King would be quite tasty," Yang Ji interjected.


    "Oh?" The Buddha Child''s eyes lit up. "Master, you''ll have to kill one for me to taste."


    "Alright! I''ll kill one for you now!" All at once, Yang Ji''s demeanor became sharp as he gazed ahead.


    Just then, masses of Demonic Qi surged forth from the depths, bringing with them gusts of gloomy wind, and all around were eerie, giggling sounds. Leading them was a Demon Kingparable to the Nascent Soul Realm.


    At this moment, he had assumed the form of a ferocious-looking man, standing atop the Demonic Qi and staring at Yang Ji and the Buddha Child with a chilling re. He suddenly waved his hand andmanded, "Brats, devour them!"


    Thousands of Heavenly Demons cackled sinisterly and, with the prevailing wind, wooshed towards them.


    "Majestic Pure Yang, annihte the evil demons!" Yang Ji touched the center of his forehead, and a vertical mark appeared, emitting a broad light of pure yang. The masculine energy spread in all directions.


    Piercingly cold thoughts of pure yang intertwined with killing intent shot forth, instantly scattering the gloom and cutting down the sharp thoughts of the Heavenly Demons, gaining the upper hand in terms of momentum.

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    As soon as the weaker Heavenly Demons touched the pure yang light, they instantly emitted ck smoke, sizzled, and let out screams. In a blink of an eye, they dissolved into wisps of ck qi and dispersed into nothingness,


    "Master, your pure yang light is so powerful, with just one shine, those minor demonsparable to Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment level are killed off inrge numbers," Buddha Child said in astonishment.


    "My Primordial Spirit has passed through the ordeals of both Gale and Sun Strike, and every pure yang thought can turn into Gale and Sun Strike, with extraordinary power. Moreover, Sun Strike happens to be what the Heavenly Demons fear, so when fighting against Heavenly Demons, its power increases manifold.


    If I pass the Thunder Tribtion in the future, my pure yang thoughts will carry the power of lightning, and with one shine, even Demon Generals would die, while the Demon King would fear me by a third," Yang Ji said from the side.


    "Damn it! Activate the Myriad Demon Killing God Array!" the ferocious hulking man shouted angrily, seeing the minor demons dying off in droves behind him.


    Whoo-whoo-whoo!


    The yin wind stirred, and tens of thousands of Heavenly Demons became frenzied, with a sh of dark light shimmering inside each clump of Demonic Qi.


    Connected by the aura of the Demon Runes, tens of thousands of Heavenly Demons instantly fused together, forming an Ancient Demon with ox-horns on its head and a ferocious appearance.


    This demon''s figure was colossally huge, standing as tall as an Ancient God, reaching hundreds of feet into the sky.


    Its power surged countless times in an instant, with Demon Runes shing all over its body, merging aura as one. It hadbined the strengths of tens of thousands of Heavenly Demons.


    "These Heavenly Demons are not to be underestimated, indeed worthy of being one of the most ancient races. Even these minor Heavenly Demons have mastered such a profound Formation. No wonder they dare to ughter sects," Buddha Child eximed in amazement.


    "Behold my Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth!" Yang Ji remained unmoved, calm in his demeanor. Behind him, the huge True Rigidity Dharma Aspect burst forth, shining with golden light. It connected the momentum of heaven and earth. Reaching out with its five fingers, carrying immense power, it shone brightly like a diamond drill, aiming to pierce through the Ancient Demon.


    "Roar!" The Ancient Demon let out a furious roar, not to be outdone. Its demonic fist streaked across the sky,ing at him with a thunderous crash.


    Bang!


    Following the punch, space trembled, and the two forces seemed evenly matched.


    At the moment of the stalemate, Yang Ji''s eyes suddenly shed. He directly used the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn technique, with Yin Yang Energies rotating in his eyes and bursting out in an instant. They transformed into a Yin Yang Flying Sword, piercing straight into the eyes of the Ancient Demon.


    Immediately, the Ancient Demon clutched its head and screamed. Its Demon Soul shattered, and its vital energy suffered a severe blow.


    Seizing this opportunity, the True Rigidity Dharma Aspect behind Yang Ji leaped forward. Its fist, as thunderous as a rampant thunderp, wrapped with the force of heaven and earth, and smashed down on the Ancient Demon''s skull with a resounding punch.


    The Demon Runes flickered, unstable, seemingly on the verge of copsing. The Ancient Demon, with its damaged soul, couldn''t control the Formation in time. In the next moment, it was shattered by Yang Ji''s punch.


    Tens of thousands of Heavenly Demons were forced to disband, and from within the dissipating clumps of Demonic Qi, cries of agony could be heard, evidently injured severely by the Primordial Spirit technique, Yin Yang Separation at Dawn.


    Just as Yang Ji was about to use Yin Yang Separation at Dawn again to eradicate them, he heard Shen Yin''s voice by his ear.


    "Big brother, don''t waste these Heavenly Demons. After I eat them, I can produce Primordial Spirit Fruit, a kind of fruit that strengthens the Primordial Spirit. When the Heavenly Demons attacked, I devised a secret technique to enhance the power of the Taichu World. After absorbing the spiritual thoughts of Heavenly Demons, I can produce pure Primordial Spirit Fruits," Shen Yin suddenly said.


    "Oh? A fruit that can enhance the strength of the Primordial Spirit? Try eating one!" Yang Ji said, intrigued, as he quickly seized an injured Demon General and brought it into the Mount Sea World.


    Soon, a light blue fruit the size of a thumb floated out from Mount Sea World.


    Yang Ji grabbed it instantly, feeling the purest soul power within, devoid of any life imprints. Subconsciously, he inserted it into the vertical slit on his forehead.


    In just a brief moment, his Primordial Spirit absorbed all the energy from the fruit.


    He quickly felt his Primordial Spirit warm up, actually growing stronger by a fraction. Although that fraction was less than one ten-thousandth, it had indeed increased.


    Instantly, Yang Ji went utterly mad with excitement.


    What Scarlet me Jade?


    What Soul-Enhancing Fruit?


    Can their effects be one ten-thousandth of the Primordial Spirit Fruit?


    Judging by all spiritual objects in the world, who else possesses such miraculous effects?


    There is no record in the books.


    Only the Primordial Spirit Fruit!


    "If I have endless Primordial Spirit Fruits to eat, then my Primordial Spirit can keep growing stronger, I can create countless Clone Techniques, and I can form countless Three Immortals Formations. If ten thousand clones simultaneously form the Formation to attack, which peer can withstand my killing?


    Who else in the world can proim invincibility among peers, but I, Yang Ji!" Yang Ji waspletely frenzied, and although his subsequent statement was somewhat exaggerated, at this moment, he truly saw a glimmer of hope to be a Dao child.


    People in the world are limited by the strength of their Primordial Spirit and generally can only create one to three avatars.


    Even a strong Dao child like Di Xuansha can only create eight avatars through the Otherheart Celestial Demon Great Technique, showing the difficulty of strengthening the Primordial Spirit.


    The appearance of the Primordial Spirit Fruit truly gave Yang Ji a vision of an invincible path, and he could not help being overjoyed.


    At this moment, the sinuous, treacherous, and venomous Heavenly Demons before his eyes suddenly seemed adorable. They were treasures in his eyes.


    "Come to me, all of you!" Yang Ji shouted excitedly. How could he use the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn to destroy their spiritual thoughts now? Directly capturing them was the right approach.


    The True Rigidity Dharma Aspect shook tremendously, drawing upon more force from heaven and earth to bind space. Its giant hand, like a pir of the sky, reached out fiercely, and with one sweep, countless Heavenly Demons were captured, and he ruthlessly brought them into Mount Sea World.


    "Master, didn''t you say you would let me eat them? Why did you take them all?" Buddha Child wondered.

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    "If you want to eat, catch them yourself; otherwise, I''m taking them all," Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "..." Buddha Child was startled, then burst into a wail and hurried forward, stirring his feet into a blur, rushing to snatch the Heavenly Demon from Yang Ji.


    The Demon King, transformed into a ferocious man, witnessed this scene, stood dumbfounded for a moment, somewhat in disbelief.


    Others fear the Heavenly Demons as they would tigers, so why did these two seem like the exception? Excited at the sight of Heavenly Demons, they were desperately fighting to capture them.


    This spectacle reminded him of the way Heavenly Demons would fight over humans to devour, instantly sending shivers down his spine, and he subconsciously retreated.


    "Thinking of leaving? Stay where you are!" Just then, a figureunched an attack, and the sharp Sword Light swept by, instantly slicing him into two halves.


    "Humans, I am a Heavenly Demon, disappearing without a trace, formless, and I cannot be killed," the Demon King sneered, his body sliced in half, transforming into two masses of Demonic Qi and regathering shape by his side.


    "We Heavenly Demons are made of thought, formless, capable of transforming into anything. I will induce your Heart Demon and let you die in sorrow," the Demon King said with a sinister smile, transforming into a thought and vanishing in an instant, appearing within Yang Ji''s mind.


    But in an instant, he uttered an incredulous cry, "Impossible, your determination to be immortal is harder than stone, tougher than iron, without a single crack or w. I will shatter your desire for immortality, render everything you have done meaningless, make you feel inferior, make you suffer, make you despair."


    "Don''t bother wasting your effort, my determination to be immortal is not something you can break," Yang Ji replied calmly. Had it been another time, this Demon might have had a sliver of a chance, but he had just eaten a Primordial Spirit Fruit, which had increased his confidence exponentially, solidifying his determination to be immortal.


    It was sheer fantasy for a mere Demon King to think he could break it.


    "I will explore your other thoughts and weaknesses, induce your other Heart Demons." And instantly, the roar of the Heavenly Demon echoed inside Yang Ji''s mind again, "How is it possible? Your thoughts are all about bing immortal. Don''t you have any other ideas?"


    "It seems there are limits even to a Heavenly Demon''s disappearing without form. You entered my body in the form of a thought and can only confuse me with thoughts, unable to transform into a physical entity to directly devour my heart. It seems that everything under heaven, every race in the world, has its limitations, otherwise your Heavenly Demon n would indeed be invincible.


    You managed to break into my mind so easily. No wonder, no wonder, people fear you Heavenly Demons so much. Just this ability alone is enough to send shivers down anyone''s spine, as not many have minds without ws. But I, Yang Ji, am one of those few. Get out of my mind!"


    Yang Ji''s mind shocked, and a Mind Storm exploded, instantly ejecting the Heavenly Demon.


    "You... monster!" The Heavenly Demon, shaken out by the Mind Storm, wore a look of shock.


    "Damn, the Sect Master is too strong. His mental fortitude is unimaginable. He repelled a mental invasion from a Heavenly Demon of the same rank in an instant.


    That''s too awesome," Buddha Child said, utterly moved and secretly astonished, "I am not afraid of Heavenly Demons because I have the protection of the Buddha-Demon Scripture in my mind, but the Sect Master directly crushed the Heavenly Demon with a Mind Storm. What a monster!"


    "Heavenly Demon illusory transformations? That''s all there is! Let''s see what else you can morph into this time!" Yang Ji chuckled lightly, his wrist turning, unleashing peerless Sword Light that once again sliced the Demon King in front of him into two halves.


    "It''s useless, although I can''t hurt you, your attacks cannot harm me either," the Demon King roared angrily.


    "Is that so!" Yang Ji smiled and approached the two masses of Heavenly Demon that were about to coalesce. Suddenly, his eyes shot forth Yin Yang Energies, piercing directly into the eyes of the yet-to-reassemble Demon, who instantly screamed in pain, "Ah, a Primordial Spirit Attack method."


    "Come into my hands!" Yang Ji stretched out his hand and forcefully captured, seizing the severely injured Demon King and throwing him into the Mount Sea World, "Shen Xiaoyin, eat him for me."


    "Big brother, the previous Heavenly Demons were too weak and could only produce very small Primordial Spirit Fruits. This Demon King is not bad. My roots are directly piercing into his Demonic Qi, absorbing his spirit thoughts, and should be able to produce arger Primordial Spirit Fruit," she said.


    Avoiding her senior brother Li Changxiao and the supreme Bai Mei, Shen Yin disyed her divine might in another area of the Mount Sea World. She transformed into arge tree, her dense roots spreading out and piercing directly into the body and head of the Demon King.


    "Ah, transform into nothingness!" As soon as Shen Yin''s roots entered him, the Demon King felt a fatal crisis, struggled frically to morph from his human form into a mass of Demonic Qi, trying to disperse and flee for his life.


    However, he desperately discovered that no matter how he changed, the roots that had pierced into his body had locked away all his energy, preventing him from escaping.


    "How is this possible? I can hardly disperse even when I turn into a thought, who are you! Nobody can block the thoughts of us Heavenly Demons, impossible!" The Demon Monarch roared in despair. He wanted to invade Shen Yin''s mind by transforming into a thought, but he couldn''t manage to do it. At this moment, he felt true terror and despair.


    ...


    Deep within The Rift World.


    "My lord Demon Monarch, a human has broken in, Tianqi Demon King is dead, killed by that human," a Heavenly Demon flew into the castle and reported in panic to the feminine-looking youth at the head of the room.


    "What? A human broke in? How many of them? What''s their strength?" the feminine-looking youth''s face changed, and he hurriedly asked.


    "He''s wearing the Cann Sect''s uniform, he appears to be in the Nascent Soul Realm, likely an elder of the Cann Sect."


    "Did Xingdao and the other two leak our whereabouts, or was there treachery?" suggested another Demon Monarch from the side.


    "No matter the reason, this Nascent Soul Realm must die first!" The feminine-looking youth huffed coldly, transforming into a streak of ck light as he went straight out to kill.


    Whoosh whoosh!


    Suddenly, Yang Ji felt the sound of flowing water above his head, and looking up, he saw a river of blood descending from the sky. This blood river flowed in the air, turning into a blood hand that reached out to grab him.


    "Such formidable power!"


    Yang Ji was shocked.


    This blood hand reached out from above, its five fingers vibrating, instantly sealing off all the surrounding space. The air seemed to solidify, turning as heavy as mercury, rendering Yang Ji unable to move.


    "Blood Demon! Behold my Haotian Mirror!" Just then, Bai Mei, the supreme being, holding the Haotian Mirror, emerged from the Mount Sea World, and a refined beam of light sharp as a sword instantly broke through the spatial constraints, pierced through the blood hand, and charged towards the feminine-looking youth at the end of the blood river.


    Bai Mei? The feminine-looking youth was taken aback, then sneered, "Haotian Mirror? Witness my blood sea waves!"


    He danced both hands, and the blood river turned into towering waves that viciously crashed down, immediately engulfing the beam of light shot by the Haotian Mirror.


    But the next moment, Bai Mei, the supreme being, followed up in pursuit, pinching a "wind" shaped rune in his hand. As soon as he cast it, it turned into a Wind Dragon roaring and hissing, with ws spread wide, it instantly battered the blood river to pieces.


    "This is the aura of the Dao, Bai Mei, have you broken through to Void Refining?" The feminine-looking youth got startled, then dissipated into a cloud of Demonic Qi that scattered in all directions.


    "Damn it, he''s using the Great Body Disintegration Technique of the Heavenly Demons to escape!" Yang Ji suddenly shouted.


    "The Great Body Disintegration Technique of the Heavenly Demons?" Bai Mei''splexion darkened. The Wind Dragon roared and swiped, and the Haotian Mirror frantically shone light, but it only managed to erase a small portion of the Demonic Qi, with most of the qi escaping.


    But just then, a colossal hand broke through the ind and entered into The Rift World, gathering in one grasp all the escaping Demonic Qi of the feminine-looking youth.

 Chapter 152: Chapter 123: The News Brought by the Great Sage Mu Yuan, Li Changxiaos Opportunity

    "What is this?"


    Suddenly, the appearance of the giant hand startled everyone, its aura as deep and vast as a trench or ocean, too terrifying for words.


    "Mu Yuan Great Sage?" Yang Ji was taken aback, then cried out in surprise, having seen the information disyed on the giant hand.


    "Haha, young friend, we meet again." With a sh of radiance in the sky, a new figure appeared before everyone¡ªa spirited elder with the bearing of an immortal, emitting an extremely intense immortal presence, his robes enshrouded in the essence of Dao.


    "Great Sage, thank goodness you''ve appeared in time, otherwise, this demon would have escaped." Yang Ji bowed in greeting, smiling and breathing a sigh of relief.


    "A mere Demon Monarch, it couldn''t have escaped far." Mu Yuan Great Sage nced at the Heavenly Demon squirming in his palm, a slight smile on his face, unconcerned.


    "A world within the palm, a human Mahayana? My lord, please spare my life!" The effeminate youth, finding no escape, cried out in terror, continuously begging for mercy.


    Mu Yuan Great Sage looked on dispassionately, his fingers slowly closing in.


    "Elder, please show mercy!" Suddenly, Yang Ji and Buddha Child called out at the same time.


    "Hmm? What''s the matter?" Seeing their serious expressions, Mu Yuan Great Sage couldn''t help but feel puzzled.


    "Hehe! Elder, this demon was extremely arrogant just now. Just crush it half to death and hand it over to me for the kill, so its blood doesn''t stain the Great Sage''s hands," Buddha Child stepped forward, licking his lips as he spoke.


    Yang Ji gave him a stare andughed, "Elder, just crush this demon half to death and hand it over to me for the kill."


    "Oh? Is this demon useful to you?" Mu Yuan Great Sage looked at them with curiosity, and thenughed.


    "It does have some uses," Yang Ji said.


    "If that''s the case, I''ll give it to you." Mu Yuan Great Sage smiled, his fingers closed in, squeezing it half to death, then handed it over to Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji joyfully epted it and took it into the Mount Sea World.


    The next moment, Mu Yuan Great Sage looked into the depths of The Rift World and suddenly extended his giant hand, crushing the fortress of the Heavenly Demons and taking all the lesser demons, greater demons, Demon Generals, and Demon Kings into the palm of his hand.


    With a gentle squeeze, cries of agony filled his palm immediately.


    "Since the Heavenly Demons are useful to you, here, have these as well." Mu Yuan Great Sage squeezed all the Heavenly Demons into a mass and passed them to Yang Ji again.


    "Thank you, Great Sage!" Yang Ji eximed in joy, bringing them all into the Mount Sea World.


    "Master!" Buddha Child, having missed out on any benefits, now looked over with a pitiful and resentful gaze.


    "I''m conducting experiments, and the Heavenly Demons are useful to me for now. I can''t give them to you yet. When we return, I''ll take you to the Sect''s Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons to hunt them. Then, you can eat your fill," Yang Ji said to him.


    "Great! Then you can''tpete with me, Master," Buddha Child said, licking his lips.


    "As long as you can kill them, they''re all yours," Yang Jiughed.


    "By the way, Great Sage, what brought you to the Endless Sea?" he asked, turning his gaze back to Mu Yuan Great Sage.


    "I was purging the Heavenly Demons. The Northern Abyss Sea, the Heavenly Burial Sea, the Heavenly Ocean... all the way to the Nan Ming Ocean, I''ve killed all the Heavenly Demons hiding in over a hundred seas. When I first arrived at the Endless Sea, I sensed your aura from tens of thousands of miles away, so I rushed over."


    As Mu Yuan Great Sage spoke, his expression became grave, "I''ve in over a hundred Demon Emperors and uncovered a shocking secret."


    He continued with a telepathic message, "The Heavenly Demons are secretly plotting against your Taichu World, and it all starts with the Taichu Divine Tree our Sect lost."


    "The Taichu Divine Tree was born in the Taichu World. Possessing the Taichu Divine Tree in the Taichu World when undergoing Heavenly Tribtion would greatly weaken the tribtions."


    "And because the Taichu Divine Tree is not a mere imitation of other World-Stabilizing Treasures, but a genuine branch of the Taichu Divine Tree itself, the weakening effect on the tribtions is even more pronounced, thus driving the Heavenly Demons into frenzy."


    "The Heavenly Demons fear the tribtions more than other races. With the Taichu Divine Tree, their sess rate in undergoing tribtions would greatly increase, and more Demon Gods and even Demon Lords would be born."


    "They have covertly undergone tribtion in the Taichu World to umte strength. Now, as their power grows, so does their ambition. They are no longer content with hiding; they''re eyeing the whole world, aiming to upy the Taichu World and make it their stronghold."


    "Over these past two hundred and twenty thousand years, the Heavenly Demons have set up many covert schemes, infiltrating the major Sects and territories. There are their people in both Dao Sects and Demon Sects."


    "What the Heavenly Demons want to do is seize the positions of Sect Masters within the Dao and Demon Sects. As long as they control the Sect-Stabilizing Immortal Artifacts, the Dao and Demon Sects will copse from within, and once the grand army of the Heavenly Demons pours in, the Taichu World will instantly turn into a Hell Arena."


    "The Heavenly Demons dare to covet the Taichu World?" Yang Ji felt an immense shock within himself. How vast was one world, filled with numerous masters, yet the Heavenly Demons had such audacious thoughts.


    However, considering his encounters with the Heavenly Demons and thinking of Liu Xiaosheng, it seemed that the Heavenly Demons truly had begun to implement their ns in secret.


    "Thank you for informing us, Great Sage. This news is incredibly important for the Taichu World," Yang Ji said seriously, bowing with sped hands.


    "Hmm, you can return and inform the higher-ups in the Sect. As for the Heavenly Demons in the Endless Sea, you needn''t worry. I will kill them all, taking the karma on myself. The Heavenly Demons won''t target the smaller factions in this sea area," Mu Yuan Great Sage said.


    Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, spoke, his gaze lightly sweeping over Bai Mei, the Supreme, and Li Changxiao, when suddenly, his eyes paused briefly on Li Changxiao.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji quickly introduced with a smile, "Supreme, senior brother. This is Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, an exceedingly powerful Red Dust Immortal."


    "What? Red Dust Immortal? The kind that can ascend to the Immortal Realm at any time?" Bai Mei, the Supreme''s heart, shook, and Li Changxiao was also greatly surprised.


    They had originally thought that the person before them might be a Mahayana cultivator, but who could have imagined he was a Red Dust Immortal, even more fearsome than a Tribtion Immortal?


    Even themon Mahayana cultivators might find it difficult to behold such a noble presence, let alone have the chance to witness the true elegance of an Immortal.


    Both of themposed themselves and promptly bowed respectfully to Mu Yuan, the Great Sage: "We have seen the elder!"


    "No need for such formality." Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, responded with a slight smile, and with a gentle wave of his hand, a soft power lifted them up.


    Yang Ji continued with a smile, "Great Sage, this is the Sect''s ancestor Bai Mei from my Cann Sect, and this is my senior brother Li Changxiao. My senior brother is of exceptional understanding and strong will, able to break through heaven and earth, andpete with the genius of the world.


    Like me, he is also a disciple of the Wuji Dao Sect and has passed the Dao Sect''s three assessments, earning the right to stay in the Dao Sect forever."


    "Not bad!" Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, looked at Li Changxiao and uttered two words indifferently, then suddenly smiled, "I wonder, young friend, do you believe in the destiny of a first meeting? I find your temperament pleasing and am therefore willing to take you as a disciple. Would you like to ept me as your master?"


    "..."


    "What? This Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, said learning his Immortal Technique would bring about the cmity of the Heavenly Demons, yet what is this now? Sect Master, it seems that back then, Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, just wasn''t impressed with you," the Buddha Child couldn''t help muttering telepathically.


    Hearing Mu Yuan, the Great Sage''s words, Yang Ji was also slightly startled.


    Simrly, Bai Mei, the Supreme, and Li Changxiao were also stunned; a Red Dust Immortal actually wanted to take him as a disciple?


    "Young friend, are you willing?" Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, asked once again.


    A divine chance encounter; it was truly a divine chance encounter. If a Red Dust Immortal was taking a disciple, anyone would be ecstatic and bow down immediately.


    Bai Mei, the Supreme''s, body trembled lightly with excitement for his disciple''s fortune but stood aside without saying much.


    After a moment of shock, Li Changxiao slowly raised his head. His face did not show the surprise others might have expected, but instead, he expressed great seriousness, bowing and saying, "Elder, actually my talents aren''t as good as my junior brother has described. May I ask what it is about me that you have taken an interest in?"


    "It''s exactly this aspect of you that I am impressed with," Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, said with a meaningful smile.


    Li Changxiao''s expression paused, looking at Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, he took a deep breath, then suddenly knelt down and worshipped, "Your disciple pays respects to Master!"


    "Ha ha, disciple, please rise!" The smile on Mu Yuan, the Great Sage''s face became even brighter as he exerted a soft power to lift Li Changxiao up.


    "Congrattions to the Great Sage for receiving a good disciple! Congrattions, senior brother, for having a great master!" Yang Ji was sincerely happy for his senior brother Li Changxiao''s fortune.


    "My my! Sect Master, your senior brother is soaring to the skies now. He has taken a Red Dust Immortal as his master, and not just any Red Dust Immortal but a former Sect Master of the Taiyuan Dao Sect. He holds the entire legacy of Immortal Techniques and secrets in his hands; how profound is that foundation?


    With such a powerful master at his back, how can your senior brother fail to be a true inheritor? Even the title of ''Daozi'' is possible for him. After all, Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, once was a vastly powerful Daozi to be the Sect Master of the Dao Sect.


    Sect Master, your senior brother has truly taken off, his foundation suddenly surpassing yours," Buddha Child said enviously through telepathy.


    "This is the senior brother''s fortune; envy won''t get it," Yang Ji said with emotion.


    "Young friend, it seems you are my benefactor; to think that I would gain a disciple on this trip," Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, spoke to Yang Ji.


    "Ha ha, the affinity between the Great Sage and my senior brother is predestined; you are too polite," Yang Jiughed.


    "Disciple, as your master, I don''t have a worthy gift for our meeting, but take this Superior Dao Artifact, the Da Xianshi," Mu Yuan, the Great Sage said, pulling out a stone shimmering with Immortal Light with a reverse swipe of his hand.


    "A Superior Dao Artifact? Master, this...is too precious," said Li Changxiao, moved but not immediately taking it.


    "Since I have taken you as a disciple, let''s not discuss its value; this is a token of my affection," Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, said sincerely.


    "...Thank you, Master, for your generous love!" Li Changxiao hesitated for a moment, then bowed and slowly epted the Da Xianshi.


    "A Superior Dao Artifact!" Bai Mei, the Supreme acknowledged that his disciple had now moved to another level, his heart filled with endlessfort and emotion.


    "My my, Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, really treats your senior brother as one of his own, that Da Xianshi, he said he would give, and he did. Sect Master, it seems that Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, truly wasn''t impressed with you back then," Buddha Child said enviously through telepathy.


    Yang Ji was also envious; after all, it was a Superior Dao Artifact, something he had coveted and now Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, had casually given away.


    But whatforted him was that the recipient was, after all, his own senior brother. If it had been someone else, Yang Ji would have indeed shed tears.


    "Disciple, take this Jade Talisman; with it, I can sense your location. Since you have earned the right to stay in the Dao Sect forever, you can manage your time freely. Once I have in every Heavenly Demon in the Endless Sea, I will take you to travel across the Myriad Realms for cultivation, to broaden your horizons," Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, said while handing over a Jade Talisman.


    "Thank you, Master!" Li Changxiao reached out and received it.


    "Young friend, I shall take my leave now." Mu Yuan, the Great Sage''s gaze swept over Yang Ji, and he nodded towards Bai Mei, the Supreme before tearing the space and leaving The Rift World.


    "Chang Xiao, Xiao Ji, let''s go," Bai Mei, the Supreme led the way with Yang Ji and Li Changxiao closely following, flying out of The Rift World together.

 Chapter 153: Chapter 124 The Benefits of Chun Yes Promise

    "With Great Sage Mu Yuan taking action, it seems that not a single Heavenly Demon in the Endless Sea will be able to escape. Since that''s the case, Supreme, fellow elder brother, I shall return to the Dao Sect first."


    Outside the Cann Sect, Yang Ji said to Supreme Bai Mei and Li Changxiao.


    "Alright, junior brother, take care on your journey," Li Changxiao said.


    "Mhm." Yang Ji nodded to the two of them, then flew into the Sect to say a few words to his master Jian Yuanzi before heading to Teleportation Ind.


    After five days of teleportation.


    Yang Ji returned to the Wuji Dao Sect once more. He didn''t return to his Dao Peak but flew straight to the Dao Tower.


    Inside the tower.


    Yang Ji conveyed the news he had received from Great Sage Mu Yuan to Elder Chun Ye.


    Upon hearing this news, Elder Chun Ye''s expression changed dramatically, and he said coldly,


    "As expected, it''s just as the Sect Master had guessed. It seems Liu Xiaosheng hase for the position of Sect Master. Once he bes Sect Master, he will be able to wield the Sect''s Immortal Artifact; the consequences of that are too terrible to contemte."


    "Furthermore, what you mentioned about the Heavenly Demons scheming to seize control of the Taichu World is a shocking affair. Who told you this?"


    Chun Ye looked at Yang Ji with a serious face.


    "A Red Dust Immortal!" Yang Ji suddenly said.


    "Red Dust Immortal?" Elder Chun Ye''s expression shifted in an instant, and he said with surprise and skepticism, "When did you make the acquaintance of such a person? Is it true? You weren''t deceived by someone, were you?"


    "Elder, it''s the absolute truth. How could I be so easily deceived?" Yang Ji said earnestly.


    "If that''s the case, this is a serious matter. Stay in the Dao Tower and do not leave, I''ll be back shortly," Elder Chun Ye said gravely.


    ...


    At the Wuji Pavilion, atop the Ninth Heavens.


    "You''re saying, the Yangd has met a Red Dust Immortal and learned of the plot by the Heavenly Demons to invade the Taichu World?" a Mahayana asked solemnly.


    "Yes, judging by Yangd''s demeanor, he doesn''t seem to be lying," Elder Chun Ye spoke seriously.


    "I had originally thought that it was because our Wuji Dao Sect had offended the Heavenly Demons that they coveted our Sect and sought its destruction.


    But to think the Heavenly Demons intend to seize the entire Taichu World, they truly have grand ambitions," Wuji Zi pondered, "I had previously tried to divine the Heavenly Secret with an Immortal Artifact and had some suspicions, but I dared not be certain. Now,bining what our Sect''s disciple has said, it seems it''s almost certain."


    "Hmph! Our Taichu World has been born for tens of thousands of epochs. The very first Taichu Epoch, under the leadership of the Taichu Goddess, even reached an unparalleled pinnacle of glory. There were over tens of thousands of Red Dust Immortals, who created numerous Great Daos and left behind countless legacies. The foundation is so profound; it is the first among the Three Thousand Great Realms.


    Even though on the surface there are only the Ten Great Dao Sects and the Ten Great Demon Sects, no one can imagine how vast thetent energy is. How can a world brimming with such convergence of forces and prospering Destiny be easily invaded by the Heavenly Demons?" a Mahayana said with icy tone.


    "If this turns out to be true, then it remains unknown why the Heavenly Demons would want to invade our Taichu World?" another Mahayana expressed doubtfully.


    "All under heavene for the sake of profit, all is turmoil for the sake of profit. Since these Heavenly Demons wish to invade our Taichu World, it must be for the sake of some ''profit.'' As for what this profit exactly is, I''m afraid only the Heavenly Demons can tell us," a Mahayana said indifferently.


    "No matter the purpose, we cannot allow the Heavenly Demons to seed. I will personally visit the other Nine Great Dao Sects to have them prepare in advance," Wuji Zi reflected, "Besides, this disciple Yang Ji, since he was the first to detect the conspiracy of the Heavenly Demons, is undoubtedly linked to the fate of our Sect in the future.


    It seems he is not just at odds with Liu Xiao''s Destiny, but is also at odds with the Destiny of the entire Heavenly Demon forces."


    "Since he is so important, should we secretly protect him?" a Mahayana suggested.


    "We must not interfere with his fate; let him follow his Destiny!" Wuji Zi eximed.


    "Sect Master, should we inform the Ten Great Demon Sects about this matter?" a Mahayana suddenly asked.


    "The Demon Sects ultimately cultivate the Heavenly Demon''s cultivation techniques, and it''s hard to fathom their true intentions. However, we can discreetly leak the message to the Sect Masters of the Demon Sects and see how they react," Wuji Zi pondered.


    "Alright, I''ll take care of this matter," another Mahayana nodded in agreement.


    "Since the Heavenly Demons don''t dare to act openly, they obviously fear our strength and know they are not our match, giving us time to deal with the situation calmly," Wuji Zi said indifferently.


    "There''s no time to dy, I''ll go and meet those old friends!" Saying so, his figure began to blur and soon disappeared.


    All the other Mahayanas exchanged nces and, one by one, their figures became ethereal, vanishing above the clouds.


    ...


    Dao Tower.


    Elder Chun Ye took a small sip of wine and smiled, "Not bad, Yang Ji, you''ve made a merit again."


    "Heh, Elder, since I''ve made a merit, is there a reward?" Yang Ji beamed with a smile.


    "What? You want a reward again? Leave that for the Sect Master to deal with, and when all the disciplese asking you for rewards, let''s see if you can handle it. You really don''t think about the Sect at all," Chun Ye nced at him and said.


    "Elder, I''m not asking for something as precious as the Time Stone, just a token of recognition from the Sect," Yang Ji pretended to be helpless.


    "A token of recognition?" Chun Ye nced at him, caressed his wine cup, seemingly pondering what to reward him with, and after a moment of contemtion, said, "How about this, since you haven''t passed the third assessment yet, I will arrange an easy task for you and give you some special attention."


    "Elder, I feel that I can pass the third assessment on my own strength; I don''t need any special treatment," Yang Ji replied helplessly.


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    "Don''t be impatient, this task is not only easy, but it alsoes with tremendous benefits. In a few decades, the Immortal Sword Sect will host a Sword Appraisal Conference. By attending the conference with the Sect''s high-level members, you''ll be considered as havingpleted the task."


    "It will only be a few days'' journey, quite simple, and risk-free. It''s practically giving you a free pass for the third assessment," Elder Chun Ye said with a slight smile.


    "Furthermore, the Immortal Sword Sect is skilled at forging famous swords. If you manage to secure one of the top three positions at the Sword Appraisal Conference, the sword you appraise will be yours to keep, and you will also gain the qualification to ascend Heaven Sword Peak. If you find an unparalleled sword there, then you''ll have struck a great fortune," Elder Chun Ye continued smiling.


    "Oh, the Heaven Sword Peak of the Immortal Sword Sect? I''ve heard of it. Rumor has it that the Immortal Sword Sect doesn''t assess a disciple''s Spiritual Root nor their innate talent; as long as one finds a sword on the Sword Peak that resonates with them, they can join the Sect. Is that true?" Yang Ji inquired.


    "That is indeed true, as recorded in the books," Chun Yeughed, "Yang Ji, haven''t you always been moring for a Dao Device? There are millions of swords on Heaven Sword Peak, among them are powerful Dao Devices. If you''re lucky, it''s possible to find a Superior Dao Artifact."


    "Oh? There are Superior Dao Artifacts?" Yang Ji''s eyes immediately lit up.


    "Of course, provided the Dao Device is willing to apany you. If it ignores you, even if you find it, it won''t belong to you," Chun Ye chuckled.


    "That''s true!" Yang Ji suddenly thought of the Da Xianshi; such high-grade Dao Devices were undoubtedly sentient, and the Spiritual Artifacts within them might be even more powerful than he was. If he tried to im them forcefully, he''d likely be repelled by a burst of Sword Light.


    Nevertheless, Yang Ji was still very excited and quickly said, "Elder, I''ll choose this reward, then."


    "Alright, you''ll be notified in a few decades. Don''t wander off in the meantime, because if you miss the time, there''ll be no second chance," Chun Ye said.


    "This disciple understands," Yang Ji nodded, drank a few more cups with Elder Chun Ye, and then left the Dao Tower.


    "Master, where shall we go now?" the Buddha Child inquired.


    "To the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons! Hunt some Heavenly Demons!" Yang Ji thought of the Primordial Spirit Fruit, his heart aze with fervor.

 Chapter 154: Chapter 125 Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons

    "You''re going to the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons for trials?"


    Inside the Hall of the Heavenly Demons, suspended high in the sky, a steward elder looked Yang Ji up and down and cautioned him solemnly, "The Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons is located in the outer domain starry skies, filled with untold dangers, and you may encounter Heavenly Demons at any time. You must not venture too deeply, understand?"


    "Disciple understands!" Yang Ji nodded.


    "Hmm! Go in then." The steward elder handed back the identity Talisman Command, and then pointed to the empty space behind the hall. There was a spiritual power vortex a thousand zhang in diameter, like the eye of the starry skies, slowly rotating.


    Yang Ji nced at it and flew straight in.


    He was enveloped by a transmission force, and within a mere three breaths, he was expelled by a force.


    Uponnding again and looking up, the sky was dusky, and the vast aura of the starry skies hit him, causing Yang Ji''s mind to sway.


    Looking at the deste and silent wind-erodednd beneath his feet, feeling the icy currents between his fingers, and smelling the ancient scent not belonging to the Taichu World.


    Yang Ji knew he had arrived at the outer domain starry skies, and what he stood upon was indeed a deste and pockmarked star.


    He extended his vision to its limit, gazing far into the starry skies, where myriad stars were densely packed and spread out before his eyes like grains of sand. Arrayed in the vast starry sky, they shone and twinkled, indicating vitality.


    "The boundless starry sky, billions of stars, with strange and fantastical vistas, even Immortal Kings are said to have been unable to find its end. Sooner orter, I will go in to witness the beauty of the starry skies and explore the unknown mysteries," Yang Ji''s gaze probed far into the distance, as if wanting to pierce through the entire starry sky.


    "Master, take a look back at these people sitting quietly beside the passageway; are they so afraid of the Heavenly Demons?" Buddha Child said somewhat speechlessly.


    Yang Ji turned his head and saw many disciples, from the Foundation Establishment Realm to the Divinity Transformation Realm, sitting cross-legged beside the colossal transmission passageway a thousand zhang away.


    He nced at them and said slowly, "The Heavenly Demons are ferocious, having the courage toe to this training ground is already a transformation and growth of the mind. cing themselves amid danger, their spirits are actually being tempered, making them much stronger than those disciples who dare note to the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons."


    "That''s true, if I didn''t have the Buddha-Demon Scripture to protect my mind, I wouldn''t dare to face the Heavenly Demons directly either, and perhaps I would be just as cautious in adapting to fear and slowly changing.


    After all, once a Heart Demon is induced, it''s like a poison nail driven into the mind; if it can''t be removed, the spirit will only be weaker and weaker, and progress in cultivation thereafter would be extremely difficult," Buddha Child nced at those sitting disciples and continued.


    "Let''s go, let''s go y some demons!" Yang Ji took a step forward, his heart secretly filled with excitement and anticipation.


    Buddha Child, sensing Yang Ji''s emotions, couldn''t help but lick his lips and chuckled wickedly, "This time I''m going to go on a killing spree; little demons,e into my mouth."


    "Conceal your aura, the weaker we appear, the more the Heavenly Demons like it," Yang Ji said.


    "Heh heh, they say the Heavenly Demons are cunning, let''s y a dark hand too. I''ll intentionally expose a w in my spirit to trap the damn things," Buddha Child sneered and immediately followed Yang Ji, flying forward.


    However, after flying more than ten li, they saw no sign of any Heavenly Demon.


    Buddha Child couldn''t help but wonder, "Isn''t it said that the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons is full of Heavenly Demons? Why haven''t we seen even one?"


    "This star was created from tens of thousands of stars kneaded together by a Tribtion Immortal of our sect. It''s huge andparable to a boundless continent, so it''s not easy to encounter Heavenly Demons," Yang Ji said.


    His words shifted as he continued, "Buddha Child, the Heavenly Demons like devouring flesh and blood, and you, being originally Divine Medicine, are especially nourishing. Release a hint of medicinal fragrance, and the Heavenly Demons will likely take the bait quickly."


    "Alright!" Buddha Child nodded upon hearing this, released a medicinal scent, and the two cautiously flew forward dozens of li.


    In the next moment, a figure shed and suddenly flew over in a panic from afar, looking exactly like Yang Ji.


    "Master, what''s happened?" Buddha Child hurriedly greeted him.


    "Buddha Child, quick, run! There''s a Heavenly Demoning from ahead," Yang Ji shouted in rm.


    "Is that so?" As he approached, a wily smile emerged on Buddha Child''s face, and he scoffed, "A mere demon daring to transform into my master''s likeness to deceive me; my master is handsome and outstanding, a dragon and phoenix among people. He would never panic like this in a situation. This petty demon doesn''t capture half the essence of him; die!"


    Buddha Child suddenly produced a Demon w and harshly crushed Yang Ji''s head.


    "Ah, impossible, how could you, a mere Qi Refining Cultivator, see through my illusion? This can''t be..." The Heavenly Demon, in a panic, tried to speak, but Buddha Child morphed into a giant demon mouth and gulped him down with one swift motion.


    "Heh heh, that Heavenly Demon was too stupid," Buddha Child licked his lips, still wanting more.


    "You seemed rather pleased with yourself when you grabbed my head just now," Yang Ji walked over and looked at Buddha Child askance.


    Upon hearing this, Buddha Child immediately offered a goofy smile, "Heh heh, master, it''s a misunderstanding; wasn''t that a Heavenly Demon disguised as you? I could have let it go if it had simply taken your form, but it didn''t capture your majestic spirit at all; it was practically an insult to you. I absolutely couldn''t stand that, so I had to give it a taste of its own medicine to honor you."


    Yang Ji nced at him and said indifferently, "The only information in the mind w you released was about me; if the Heavenly Demon didn''t transform into me, should it have be you instead?"


    "Heh heh, master, you are the only person I''m close to, so how could those Heavenly Demons deceive me if not by transforming into you?" Buddha Child sneered wickedly.

 Chapter 155: Chapter 125 Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons_2

    "Fine," Yang Ji nced at him.


    "Hehe, Master, let''s continue hunting demons," Buddha Childughed.


    Wuu wuu wuu!


    Just then, a chilly wind suddenly blew over, brimming with a cold, sinister aura. A demon as powerful as the Foundation Establishment Realm appeared undisguised,ughing sinisterly, "Hahaha, what luck, I didn''t expect to run into two human Qi Refining Trainees. This trip wasn''t in vain; you''ll make a good snack."


    "Eh? I''ve enveloped you in my Icy Demonic Qi, so why hasn''t your spirit been frozen?"


    Seeing Yang Ji and Buddha Child looking at him with a smile that wasn''t quite a smile, the demon was taken aback.


    "Something''s not right, you aren''t Qi Refining Trainees?"


    The demon was cautious indeed and, realizing something was amiss, immediately transformed into a streak of ck light, attempting to flee in panic.


    "Think you can leave after prancing around in front of me, Buddha Child? Come back here and be my snack," Buddha Child uttered with a sneer, opened his demon mouth to inhale, and like a whale swallowing water, he instantly sucked the Heavenly Demon, who hadn''t escaped far, back to him and crunched it down in one bite.


    "Let''s go, continuing deeper!" Yang Ji surveyed his surroundings before speaking.


    The two flew forward side by side, only a few miles apart.


    Buddha Child, true to his Divine Medicine nature, revealed a trace of the essence of Divine Medicine, quickly attracting another Heavenly Demon.


    This turned out to be a Demon General,parable to the Golden Core, who extended a pitch-ck demon hand from afar towards Buddha Child, seemingly cautious and attempting to crush him from the air.


    "Bring it on!" Far from being afraid at the approaching demon hand, Buddha Child was actually excited, opening his mouth wide and biting down on the demon hand, chewing it voraciously.


    "Ah, what kind of monster are you, eating the demon hand I formed with my thoughts!" The Demon General was immediately shocked; his demon hand, materialized from his thoughts, was actually being eaten, causing his mind to also suffer.


    "Hehe, your daddy here eats anything and everything. Watch my Sky Demon Swallowing Technique!" Buddha Child''s body suddenly transformed into an enormous demonic mouth, and with an open jaw, he inhaled, with countless streams of air rolling into his mouth, leaving even spiritual thoughts with no chance of escape.


    "This guy''s Sky Demon Swallowing Technique actually involves the Dao of Space, the Dao of Devouring, and the Dao of Destruction. No wonder he dares to eat anything," Yang Ji said with some emotion, watching the scene from afar and glimpsing the concepts of "Space," "Devouring," and "Destruction" from the massive demonic mouth that Buddha Child had transformed into.


    In the past, the Buddha-Demon Scriptures that he had disyed also possessed the Ancient Buddha Path, the Holy Zen Path, and the Path of Enlightenment, along with other aspects of the Buddha''s Sect Great Dao that hadn''t yet manifested.


    It was hard to imagine just how exquisite the Buddha-Demon Scripture that Buddha Child was cultivating could be, and how powerful its creator, the Buddha-Demon, must have been.


    Yang Ji had a strong intuition that this Buddha-Demon was no ordinary being. It was an intuition so strong that just from the techniques exhibited by Buddha Child, one could glimpse the invincible strength of the Buddha-Demon.


    To create such a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering technique, one would obviously have to be proficient in all the included Great Daos.


    It was truly unimaginable how powerful a person would be if they mastered the Dao of Space, the Dao of Destruction, the Dao of Devouring, the Ancient Buddha Path, the Holy Zen Path, and the Path of Enlightenment. And this was just the tip of the iceberg of the Buddha-Demon''s strength.


    If we talk about foundations, this kid Buddha Child possesses techniques that are probably stronger and more numerous than mine.


    As Yang Ji watched Buddha Child showcasing astonishing might with his techniques, he almost drooled with envy.


    If it weren''t for his Golden Finger, which had discovered shards of the Taichu Divine Tree and cultivated them, his foundation might not even be one-tenth of Buddha Child''s.


    However, with the Taichu Divine Tree, he now had the confidence topete with the world.


    In the future, the fruits of the Great Dao await, and now the Primordial Spirit Fruit is within reach.


    What he needed to do now was devour Primordial Spirit Fruit voraciously to build his invincible foundation andy down deep roots.


    In the future, when he could create thousands of clones, even if he has to face the world as an enemy, he could still fight; this was his foundation towards invincibility.


    Seeing that Buddha Child had devoured the Demon General, Yang Ji transmitted a message, "Release more of your Divine Medicine aura, let''s lure more Heavenly Demons here to kill."


    "Haha, Master, I also think they''re not enough to eat; there are too few Heavenly Demons. I''ll burn a drop of my essence blood to attract more," Buddha Child said with augh, then paused cautiously, "But Master, I''m just worried about attracting a Demon Monarch."


    "No worries, just go ahead and do it boldly," Yang Ji had the Golden Finger that allowed him to perceive information. This region was clear and t, and if such a demon were to approach, he would be able to detect it immediately. Not far behind was an escape portal, providing enough time to leave at his leisure.


    "Good, with those words from you, Master, I feel reassured," Having followed Yang Ji for decades, Buddha Child knew that while Yang Ji appeared to have no secrets, he also possessed mysteries unknown to him¡ªmysteriesid out in front of him yet elusive to his discovery.


    Whenever Yang Ji showed this kind of confidence, Buddha Child believed him without doubt, a result built upon decades of verification.


    From the time Yang Ji caught him, through being held ountable by the elders because of his Demon Emperor lineage, encountering Shen Yin, killing the Gentleman Liu Xiao, traversing the Death Mist, discovering Da Xianshi, meeting Great Sage Mu Yuan, seeing through Heavenly Demons, to resolving the crisis with Liu Xiaosheng, they''d faced a series of events.


    The more they went through, the more enigmatic Yang Ji appeared to be. That enigma was always nearby, visible and known to him, yet he couldn''t discern its essence, which was bewildering.


    Especially when making eye contact with Yang Ji, he felt it to be one of the most terrifying things in the world.


    Whenever Yang Ji gave him a slight smile, he felt as if he was being seen through, as if all secrets wereid bare under Yang Ji''s gaze.

 Chapter 156: Chapter 125: Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons_3

    Buddha Child had once harbored thoughts of running away, but as time went by, hepletely gave in, subdued by the mystery of Yang Ji.


    Especially once the Buddha-Demon Scripture''s cultivation reached a certain level, and his intelligence, magical power, vigor, and wisdom had increased, he felt more and more that Yang Ji was extraordinary. Following someone like this seemed like a good choice.


    Once this thought emerged, he himself no longer wanted to escape.


    He had secretlypared others and for some reason, he always felt that the likes of Liu Xiaosheng and Wang Tianli were no match for Yang Ji. To the extent that when Yang Ji faced the Dao Cmity dishearteningly, he even offered words offort.


    Moreover, Yang Ji treated him like one of his own and didn''t mistreat him, so why run away?


    So when it came to Yang Ji''s words, he believed them.


    Right then, Buddha Child began to burn his essence blood, and a special medicinal fragrance spread out, quickly reaching into the depths.


    Soon, whoosh whoosh whoosh, a powerful storm started to form ahead.


    "Eh? I sense strong air currents swirling; is there a tornado up ahead?" Buddha Child looked forward and eximed in surprise.


    "That''s not a storm, but tens of thousands of Heavenly Demons attacking!" Yang Ji suddenly said.


    "Heavenly Demons?" Buddha Child cried out in shock, "How many Heavenly Demons must there be to create such a massive wind column?"


    While he was speaking, a gray wind column that connected heaven and earth, sweeping dozens of miles across, whirled toward them.


    The wind from afar grew stronger and stronger, the chilling breeze causing their robes to flutter loudly, the sands of the wind-filled sky altering the color of the world.


    Soon, Buddha Child caught a sinister scent in the wind¨Cthe distinct aura of the Heavenly Demons, which he keenly detected.


    "Oh my goodness, Master, aren''t there at least a hundred thousand Heavenly Demons in that wind column? Are there any Demon Monarchs among them? Should we evade for a bit?" Buddha Child swallowed hard, showing a hint of retreat.


    Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Countless Heavenly Demons flew in with mournful wails and howls of ghosts and gods, reminiscent of locust swarms, enveloping and swirling with the chilling winds, creating a terrifying scene.


    So many Heavenly Demons flying over was indeed frightening.


    Usually, for every ten thousand Heavenly Demons, there is one Demon King leading them. With a hundred thousand Heavenly Demons, if there was a Demon Monarch, both of them might not make it out alive.


    Seeing that Yang Ji stood his ground with no intention of retreating, and even the corners of his mouth curved up in a radiant smile, Buddha Child steadied himself as well.


    Yang Ji''s next words were even more reassuring.


    "No Demon Monarchs, just ten Demon Kings. I''ll handle the Demon Kings; the rest are yours to ughter at will, eat to your heart''s content!"


    "No Demon Monarchs? Wahaha, then I won''t hold back!" With Yang Ji backing him up, Buddha Child became excited once again.


    "So many Heavenly Demons, all are Primordial Spirit Fruits!" Yang Ji roared with excitement in his heart, immediately transforming into a beam of golden light and charging forward. The Yin Yang Energies in his eyes turned into Flying Swords that burst through countless Heavenly Demons'' psychic thoughts, instantly causing hundreds and thousands of them to scream and howl in agony.


    Yang Ji, unapologetically, conjured a hand of True Qi and grasped fiercely, collecting the severely injured Heavenly Demons into the Mount Sea World, and said, "Shen Xiaoyin, suck them dry!"


    "Tiny Heavenly Demons, into my mouth you go!" Seeing Yang Ji disy his divine might, Buddha Child also shouted and charged toward the wind column.


    He transformed into a huge gaping demon mouth, sucking in like a whale drawing water¨Cwhoosh whoosh whoosh! Hundreds of Heavenly Demons uncontrobly flew toward the demonic maw.


    After Buddha Child chewed for a bit, heughed sinisterly and swallowed them down, demonstrating terrifying power.


    "What?" Witnessing this scene, the multitude of Heavenly Demons could not help but be startled.

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    The terror of the Heavenly Demons lies in their ability to turn into thoughts and silently appear inside others'' minds, which is the fundamental reason why the myriad tribes fear them.


    If this were not feared, Heavenly Demons would not be viewed as so frightful in the eyes of the myriad tribes.


    Those low-rank Heavenly Demons, formed by spiritual thoughts, if they do not reach the Demon King Realm and cannot achieve flesh and blood derivation, attacks such as fire, lightning, and sonic waves can cause great damage to them.


    Some powerhouses can disperse and obliterate the spiritual thoughts of these low-rank Heavenly Demons with just a palm strike, making them extremely fragile.


    The Yin Yang Separation at Dawn deployed by Yang Ji is a Primordial Spirit Killing Move, specifically aimed at annihting spirits and thoughts like those of a Heavenly Demon, making it their nemesis.


    The Yin Yang Energies transformed into the Flying Sword, howling back and forth. In just a brief moment, thousands of Heavenly Demons were pierced through, which was truly formidable.


    Summoning a True Qi hand, he repeatedly reached out, continuously drawing those gravely injured Heavenly Demons into the Mount Sea World.


    There, Shen Yin turned into a vibrant green tree radiating Spiritual Light, its flourishing roots dense like drooping willows, innumerable in the millions, spreading out like tentacles, deeply rooting into the wailing Heavenly Demons, firmly locking them down and siphoning their energy.


    Before long, the tree branches wereden with abundant Nascent Soul Fruits, varying in size from grains of rice to soybeans, broad beans, and walnuts.


    Each fruit emitted a faint blue glow, appearing incredibly enchanting and tempting.


    These Heavenly Demons plundered the heavens, feeding on the beings of the Myriad Realms, never imagining they would one day fall to this fate.


    Yang Ji struck mercilessly, embarking on a massive ughter!


    "Damn it! Kill this brat with all your might!" a Demon King, driven to fury by embarrassment,manded a host of Heavenly Demons to transform into thoughts and madly rush into Yang Ji''s Mind.


    Tens of thousands of Heavenly Demons turning into thoughts and flooding the mind¡ªthis was a purely terrifying matter. Any slight w in the mind would be infinitely magnified by the Heavenly Demons.


    They would make you gloomy and depressed, stewing in anger, filling you with irritability.


    They would leave you frustrated and confused, driving you to insanity and copse.


    They would twist your mind, inming you with impotent rage and guilt until you contemted suicide.


    The Heavenly Demons would greatly amplify your negative emotions, ruthlessly shattering your mind, breaking your life apart.


    The Heavenly Demons affect your mood silently. This seems like a battle against the Heavenly Demons, but in truth, it is also a war with oneself.


    The angrier you are, the more you must remind yourself to stay calm.


    The more you doubt life, curse the heavens for injustice, the more you need to strengthen your resolve.


    Disperse the darkness, shine with sunny confidence, and the Heavenly Demons will be powerless against you.


    A host of Heavenly Demons burst into Yang Ji''s Mind, but what greeted them was a mighty Mind Storm. Intentions of bing Immortal turned into torrents and crashing waves, instantly forcing the group of Heavenly Demons out of the mind world.


    "The Immortal aspirations of this human are immovable, like an armored body, imprable walls¡ªutterly wless!" the group of Heavenly Demons gasped in shock. Had they encountered a monster?


    "What? This guy''s mind has no ws?" The Demon Kings were shaken, disbelieving.


    They exchanged nces and, one after another, turned into thoughts and broke into Yang Ji''s Mind.


    Upon entry, they beheld a towering mind Dharma Aspect, wearing an Immortal crown and robe, radiating Immortal Light like a deity. He bore an exact resemnce to Yang Ji, yet distinguished by supreme majesty.


    This was the vision of Yang Ji''s aspiration to Immortality, the future Immortal King Avatar conjured by his determination to ascend.


    Ten Demon Kings intruded and, upon seeing such a grandiose mind Dharma Aspect, were momentarily stunned.


    Looking up, they felt utterly insignificant.


    The ten Demon Kings let out a furious roar, their thoughts merging to form an Ancient Demon as tall as the Immortal King Avatar. They began chanting spells, attempting to shake Yang Ji''s Mind.


    "You will not be an Immortal, you will not be an Immortal, you will not be an Immortal..."


    While they mouthed these chilling words, they conjured ck, sinister runes that rained down like droplets, furiously striking at Yang Ji''s mind, aiming to shatter his aspirations for Immortality.


    This scene resembled the centipede spirit in ''A Chinese Ghost Story'' singing a deadly Sanskrit chant, a direct assault on the mind, carrying an eerie and ominous feeling.


    When ten Demon Kings attacked a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator simultaneously, it would be a death blow for any ordinary person, their mental defenses instantly crumbling.


    Even Yang Ji''s Mind wavered slightly, but that was all.


    His determination to ascend to Immortality was incredibly steadfast; how could it be disturbed by ten mere Demon Kings?


    "Don''t bother wasting your effort; you can''t break my will to ascend to Immortality!" Suddenly, the Immortal King Avatar within his Mind spoke, releasing a vast and mighty voice like Immortal King chants, affirmations of truth, the sound waves roaring, forming tangible ripples that dispersed the ck runes and, along with them, the ten Heavenly Demons from the mind world.


    "How is this possible? This youth is merely at the Nascent Soul Second Realm, yet his mind''s firmness has almost materialized into a physical Dharma Aspect." The ten Demon Kings were shocked, their expression changing dramatically.


    True to their title, the Demon Kings reacted swiftly. After stabilizing their forms, they turned to sneer, "Since this child''s mind has no ws, then we shall attack his body, obliterating his Primordial Spirit."


    Demon Kings can transform into flesh and blood entities and utilize Divine Skills. Immediately, the ten Demon Kings extended vast Demon ws,den with Demonic Qi, sinister winds swirling around them. ck runes twinkled on each fingertip, forming five characters: "Heavenly", "Demon", "Death", "Stealing", "Hand"!


    Boom!


    The ten Demon Kings unleashed the Demon Death Hand simultaneously, their momentum earth-shattering, even the blowing wind felt like mountains bearing down.

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    "Alright, let me experience the might of the Divine Abilities of the Heavenly Demons!" Yang Ji''s wings of swords fluttered behind him, turning into a Flying Sword of streaming light in his hand, as the fire-like Sword Intent arose in his heart, and Sword Qi condensed like a mountain. The Sword Qi swept through like a massive tongue of me as he executed the Dao of Li Sword.


    Bang!


    It collided with the Demon Death Hand of the ten Demon Kings, and as the sword momentum shattered, Yang Ji once again deployed the dual sword technique that fused "Gen" and "Xun."


    Mountains as swift as wind, the sword momentum was both fast and heavy.


    Boom!


    Sword Qi carried by the wind, like an Immortal Mountain overwhelming the sea, suddenly pressed down on the Demon Death Hands unleashed by the host of Demon Kings, instantly crushing them to the brink of copse. The Demon ws crumbled apart on the spot, and the Demon Kings were shaken repeatedly in mid-air, retreating and gliding miles away before finally stabilizing their forms.


    "You... you''re not an ordinary Dao Sect disciple, who are you?" Theplexions of the host of Demon Kings changed, recognizing Yang Ji''s strength in one move.


    This person''s mind was unparalleled, his techniques were formidable, and faced with a joint attack from ten Demon Kings, he remained unflustered, responding with ease andposure, showing no sign of strain or depth.


    The host of Demon Kings felt his breath was enduring and long, his True Qi vigorous, like the lord of heaven and earth, vast and abundant as if he could not be defeated.


    Such a feeling, they had only perceived in the geniuses of the Heavenly Demon n; they never expected this person to possess such an aura.


    At that moment, the ten Demon Lords exchanged nces, already having the intention to leave.


    "What''s the matter? I still want to see the Divine Skills and techniques of the Heavenly Demon n, just one move?" Yang Ji saw the intent to retreat forming above their heads and lightlyughed, deploying his earth-traversing Golden Light, and before they could leave, he killed his way to their front.


    He had intended to toy with them, to witness the methods of the Heavenly Demons, but since they were retreating, Yang Ji no longer showed mercy in his actions.


    The Gui Cang Sword technique,bined with eight styles, was unleashed, and a splendid Sword Qi that spanned half the sky swiftly struck the bodies of the eight Demon Kings with the speed of thunder, immediately causing ck blood to spurt, bisecting all eight Demon Kings.


    "Useless, we are Heavenly Demons, intangible in assembly and dispersion. Such an attack, though fierce, is useless against us. If we want to leave, no one can stop us!" The Heavenly Demons proudly dered, their broken bodies preparing to gather once more.


    Yang Ji naturally knew that such physical attacks were useless against them, but he was only aiming to dy their escape. Instantly, Yin Yang Energies brewed in his eyes, turning into a slender Flying Sword that swiftly shot out.


    Bang bang bang... bang!


    Ten consecutive piercings, and in an instant, ten screams echoed out.


    "How about such an attack?" Yang Ji slightly smiled, and as their vitality was damaged, he reached out with arge hand, capturing them all into the Mount Sea World.


    Shen Yin''s roots, like tentacles, reached out andtched onto the ten Demon Kings, instantly locking them down firmly, no matter how they screamed or tried to transform, they could not escape.


    "Wow!" Buddha Child, seeing that Yang Ji had taken care of the ten Demon Kings, fully unleashed himself and started to devour the cluster of Heavenly Demons voraciously.


    With the ten Demon Kings eliminated, the myriad of Heavenly Demons was in sheer panic and instantly scattered like birds and beasts.


    But Yang Ji and Buddha Child could not let them go; to others, these Heavenly Demons were great terrors, but to them, they were precious treats.


    Buddha Child transformed into a Demon Mouth, suspended in midair, swallowing voraciously.


    The sucking force was so powerful that it locked down all space within a radius of several miles, twisting the airflow into a stream and wrapping up countless Heavenly Demons attempting to flee, all of which were sucked into the Demon Mouth of the Buddha Child.


    Yang Ji flew high into the sky, a vertical crease opened on his forehead, emitting a pure Yang light that illuminated all the Heavenly Demons within a range of a dozen miles.


    Wherever the Pure Yang Light passed, the dim world quickly brightened, and vast numbers of Heavenly Demons screamed relentlessly.


    Yang Ji did not hesitate, deploying his earth-traversing Golden Light, moving with extreme speed, and his True Qi hands continuously scooped those damaged Heavenly Demons into the Mount Sea World.


    In less than ten breaths, a hundred thousand Heavenly Demons were all annihted, yielding an astonishing harvest.


    "Hahaha, after devouring so many Heavenly Demons, I can finally condense the Buddha-Demon Dharma Form and break through to the Nascent Soul," Buddha Child, transformed into a Demon Mouth, let out a wildugh that was full of demonic nature.


    Yang Ji was equally delighted, having captured seventy to eighty thousand Heavenly Demons, good for seventy to eighty thousand various sizes of Primordial Spirit Fruits¡ªan incredible harvest.


    He immediately entered the Mount Sea World.


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    He saw Shen Yin''s body shing with green light, countless fine blue luminescences flowing along the roots towards the main trunk, then branching out to other branches and twigs, and subsequently, numerous Primordial Spirit Fruits emerged of all sizes.


    In just a few dozen breaths, tens of thousands of Heavenly Demons were thoroughly drained, turning into blue fruits.


    This ability of Shen Yin was truly formidable to the extreme, like a natural bane of Heavenly Demons, true to its reputation as the Taichu Divine Tree, a World-Stabilizing Treasure.


    "Big brother, here''s some for you to eat!" Shen Yin''s body shed with Spiritual Light, countless Primordial Spirit Fruits falling off and floating toward Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji didn''t stand on ceremony, gathering them all with a sweep of his hand, stuffing them all into his sea of consciousness through the vertical crease on his forehead.


    The Yang Spirit frantically absorbed the energy of the Primordial Spirit Fruits, and the sensation of the Primordial Spirit growing as if ants were crawling over him was particrly palpable and clear to Yang Ji, which excited him immensely.


    He could faintly feel that if he absorbed all the twenty or thirty thousand Primordial Spirit Fruits obtained in The Rift World, added to the seventy or eighty thousand from this harvest, then his Primordial Spirit would be able to grow more than twice as strong, and he could condense a second ring of colored light behind his head.


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    The Pure Yang Primordial Spirit condensed two rings of Holy Light behind his head, which was an extremely remarkable feat.


    Ordinarily, Void Refining Cultivators without potent soul cultivating techniques or those who hadn''t consumed other heaven-defying soul-strengthening treasures would find it difficult to achieve this.


    Yet, Yang Ji had reached such a state in a short period of time, truly defying the natural order.


    Among his peers, if one discussed Primordial Spirit, who could be stronger than him? Probably only some monstrous talents, right?


    However, this was just the beginning. If he had enough Primordial Spirit Fruits, his Primordial Spirit would only grow stronger, condensing eight, nine, or even twelve rings of Holy Light was possible.


    A Primordial Spirit with twelve rings of Holy Light behind the head wasn''t called a Primordial Spirit anymore, that was a deity.


    Yang Ji felt ted, as if he could see a radiant immortal path before him.


    After collecting all the Primordial Spirit Fruits into his sea of consciousness, he then left the Mount Sea World.


    ...


    Meanwhile, deep within the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons, inside a ck castle.


    A man in ck robes was seated at the head of the room, with a Demon General by his side, reporting something with trepidation.


    Before long, the expression of the man in ck robes drastically changed. He suddenly grabbed the Demon General''s neck and roared, "Are you saying that the ten Demon Kings and the hundred thousand Demon Soldiers and Generals that went out are all dead?"


    "Yes, yes, Lord Demon King," the Demon General said with a trembling voice.


    "Damn it! Absolutely damnable! The Eighteen Demon Children will soon being over to inspect the training of the Demon Children. How could such a disaster suddenly ur? Is it a master from Wuji Dao Sect deliberately ughtering my Demon Children?" the man in ck robes said ferociously.


    "To, to respond to the lord, it was a Nascent Soul Cultivator."


    "What? A Nascent Soul Cultivator?" The ferocity on the man in ck robes'' face suddenly retracted as he frowned and said grimly, "Are you telling me that Tian Liang and the other ten Demon Kings couldn''t handle a single human Nascent Soul Cultivator? How is that possible?


    With thebined mental assault of those ten, even one undergoing Divinity Transformation would die; how could a Nascent Soul Cultivator possibly withstand it?"


    "To respond to the lord, it truly was a Nascent Soul Cultivator."


    "Hmph! Clearly, that''s a Void Refining Expert. Why do you say he''s a Nascent Soul Cultivator?" the man in ck robes suddenly shouted angrily.


    "He truly is a Nas... no, he is a formidable Void Refining Expert, it was he who brazenly acted, killing Tian Liang and the other ten Demon Kings as well as the hundred thousand Demon Children," the Demon General said, his body jolting under the man in ck robes'' low and piercing gaze, promptly correcting himself.


    "Hmm, when the Eighteen Demon Childrene in a few days, stick to that story, understand?" the man in ck robes said coldly.


    "Understood, this one understands," the Demon General nodded again and again.


    "Hmph! Tian Xie, you truly have the audacity, trying to deceive even me?" Suddenly, a cold snort resonated in the great hall.


    A sh of ck light, and a young man also in ck robes appeared enigmatically within the hall.


    Upon seeing this person, the man seated at the head of the room trembled violently and quickly scurried down to kneel before him, saying with a quivering voice, "I pay my respects to the Eighteenth Demon Child."


    "The one who killed Tian Xie, the Demon King, was truly a Nascent Soul Cultivator?" The young man in ck robes ignored the kneeling Tian Xie and shed onto the King''s Throne before turning his gaze to the Demon General and asking coldly.


    Casting a sideways nce at the kneeling Tian Xie, the Demon General then slowly raised his head and said with trepidation, "Reporting to the Eighteenth Demon Child, indeed, the person is merely a Nascent Soul Cultivator, along with a Golden Core pinnacle Buddha Child."


    "It seems this person is a genius from the Wuji Dao Sect!" The young man in ck robes chuckled coldly, "How coincidental, to encounter such an opponent as soon as I arrive. I enjoy crushing human geniuses the most. Since he has killed a hundred thousand of my Demon Children, I shall go meet him and pluck his head to hold a sacrifice for the departed Demon Souls."


    The dark-robed youth spoke, his figure shed, and appeared beside the Demon King Tian Qiu, saying coldly, "You actually thought about deceiving me, wait until I return to deal with you."


    Tian Qiu''s body trembled and he knelt down even lower.


    ...


    "Haha, this harvest is truly enormous. Master, should we delve deeper or continue luring Heavenly Demons here to kill?" Buddha Childughed happily.


    "We... hmm?" Yang Ji''s voice had not yet fallen when he suddenly looked up and said, "It seems we don''t have to go anywhere, a Heavenly Demon is already on its way to us."


    "Oh? How many Heavenly Demons?" Buddha Child looked ahead.


    "One!" Yang Ji answered.


    "One?" Buddha Child was taken aback.


    "The aura this demon emits is very strong. Although it''s just a single Demon King, it''s definitely not amon one," Yang Ji''s eyes narrowed as he spoke.


    Far off, a vast demonic cloud rolled in, covering the gray sky like a tide until the sky turnedpletely ink-ck.


    A towering and burly Demon Shadow appeared amidst the demonic clouds. He did not fly, but rather stepped across the clouds one at a time to approach, his speed incredibly fast as though shrinking the ground beneath him, exuding an intense sense of oppression.


    Though he was only two meters tall, standing atop the high demonic clouds, he resembled a great mountain in motion, causing heaven and earth to tremble.


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    The Demon Shadow, though walking on demonic clouds, produced terrifying footsteps as if a colossal giant was traversing the earth itself.


    He walked slowly, yet the supreme demonic might had already pervasively filled thend and sky.


    With the dull sounds of footsteps drawing ever closer and growing ever clearer, it seemed as though a great hammer was relentlessly pounding at one''s heart. Even Buddha Child, who had cultivated the Buddha-Demon Scripture, let out a stifled grunt on the spot, and had it been another Golden Core Cultivator, they would probably have been wiped out in both body and soul by now.


    "Not good, this demon is too strong, my heart nearly burst. Master, he''s all yours," Buddha Child''s face turned pale as the footsteps hammered on, unable to take it any longer, he transformed into a streak of light and flew into the Mount Sea World.


    Such a dreadful Demon Shadow, with such momentum, who could contend with him?


    The aura of the demon spread across the sky, his steps gradually bringing him close, falling not far from Yang Ji.


    "To remain unfazed under my Ancient Demonic Step, you''re indeed not bad."


    The figure of the Demon Shadow revealed itself, he was not as hideously grotesque as other Heavenly Demons, but surprisingly handsome.


    His skin was as white as snow, his face like carved jade, and his features came together in near perfection.


    The only thing different from humans was that his pupils had no whites; his eyes were all ck, like bottomless pits, exuding an almost evil charm from his entire being.


    He was like the embodiment of a fiendish demon, filled with demonic power.


    "You''re worthy to know my name for catching my Ancient Demonic Step. Your killer... Tian Xie!" the dark-robed youth looked up abruptly, his gaze cold.


    (Do you guys think this one should be killed?)

 Chapter 160: Chapter 127 Divine Skills Fully Revealed, Intense

    "Nine Nether w!" Tian Xie''s expression was cold and indifferent, without much nonsense, he raised his hand, from which a gigantic Demon w that covered half of the heavens materialized, fiercely wing through the air.


    The Demon w was pitch-ck, its five finger tips shiny and dark as if they were dragon ws, each one sharply honed. With a tearing sound, it pierced through the space like cutting paper, grabbing all the air currents within a radius of fifty to sixty li,pressing them to their utmost, bearing down with the weight of mountains.


    With one w, Yang Ji immediately sensed the strength of Tian Xie; the Nine Nether w was impressively mighty, evidently a Great Divine Power technique.


    A look of solemnity rose in his eyes, and his sword wings transformed into a gleaming Flying Sword that appeared in his hand, from which he fiercely swung the Gui Cang Sword blended with eight forms.


    Mountains and swamps, the heavens and the earth trembled, water and fire harmonized, with one sword swinging, thunderbolts shed, the swing transforming seamlessly, epassing all manifestations, and giving birth to countless sword movements.


    With a slicing sound!


    This sword strike was astonishing, directly cleaving through the Nine Nether Demon w, savagely attacking Tian Xie.


    "Quite interesting! Watch my Silent Extermination Kick!" Tian Xie gave a coldugh, kicking fiercely in the air. The power of his kick was magnificent and overwhelming; with one kick, numerous massive leg shadows like pirs flew out, pounding upon the Sword Qi of the Gui Cang Sword, quickly shattering it.


    The leg shadows did not diminish, still carrying the intent of destruction, continuing their assault towards Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji didn''t attempt to resist head-on, immediately employing Zhou Tian Nuoyi to dodge away.


    "Trying to hide?" Tian Xie sneered coldly, his hands forming seals, silver runes flickering in his hands, weaving mysterious Dao Runes and imprinting them into the air and earth, he suddenly shouted, "Earth Start Shifting Technique!"


    Suddenly, with thunderous roars, Yang Ji felt the earth spinning and space misaligning, as if heaven and earth were reversing. He was unexpectedly wrapped in a mysterious force, uncontrobly moving towards Tian Xie.


    "Thinking you can hide before me, die! Asura Finger!" Tian Xie''s aura was sharp as he pointed at Yang Ji, who was moving towards him, a huge ck crystal pir shining darkly as it shot towards Yang Ji with an air of world-ending destruction.


    "Golden Light of the Earth!" Yang Ji''s body became golden light, trying to break free from the "Earth Start Shifting Technique''s" restraint, but he found his light was like mire, barely moving, locked in ce by a mysterious force.


    Unable to escape, Yang Ji''s expression did not change an iota; facing the iing ck crystal pir, he remained unflustered, the Dao Runes within his body surged out, deploying the Three Immortals Formation. His hand raised, and his sword fell; the Gui Cang Sword suddenly shed down.


    With the enhancement of the Three Immortals Formation, this Gui Cang Sword strike had increased its power by halfpared to before.


    With a slicing sound!


    An unrivaled Sword Qi flew past, tearing apart the bindings of the Earth Start Shifting Technique.


    The Sword Qi continued on its relentless trajectory, fiercely shing upon the ck crystal pir that was shot at him, cleaving it like tofu into two halves, instantly breaking Tian Xie''s Asura Finger.


    "Hmm?" Tian Xie''s expression paused, as he had assumed victory was certain. He hadn''t expected Yang Ji''s sword to be so powerful, but he reacted swiftly to the iing sh, uttering a low shout, "Demon God''s Wrath!"


    Behind him, Demonic Qi surged, and suddenly a massive shadow of an Ancient Demon appeared, sping its hands together into a fist, and then furiously smashing downward.


    Bang!


    After an earth-shattering boom, the Gui Cang Sword that had broken through "Earth Start Shifting Technique," "Asura Finger," and "Demon God''s Wrath" finally dissipated.


    However, Yang Ji did not pause. And at the moment when Tian Xie disyed Demon God''s Wrath, a ck and white Yin Yang Flying Sword soared out of Yang Ji''s eyes amidst the explosion, fiercely prating Tian Xie''s eyes.


    ng, ng, ng, ng! The next moment, the sound of metal striking against stone resonated.


    "Primordial Spirit Attack? I''ve cultivated the Great Soul Condensation Technique. My Demon Soul is as condensed as a star core, hard as metal; you think a mere Nascent Soul can damage my Demon Soul with a Primordial Spirit technique? Ridiculous wishful thinking," Tian Xie said with invincible contempt, coldly stating, "You have your Primordial Spirit techniques; I have mine!


    Behold, my Soul Grinding Tune!"


    Tian Xie suddenly opened his mouth, issuing obscure, difficult-to-understand sybles. A haunting melody instantly prated Yang Ji''s sea of knowledge, surprisingly turning into a ck grinding disk covered in runes, pressing down on his Primordial Spirit.


    The grinding disk spun at high speed, emanating a rich scent of death, as if it intended to grind Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit into dust,pletely crushing it.


    As the disk began to spin, Yang Ji instantly felt dizzy, and his breathing became difficult, as if a mountain was pressing on his Primordial Spirit,pletely grinding it down.


    But it was only for an instant that he lost focus. Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit shook fiercely, Yin Yang Separation at Dawn was deployed in an instant, Yin Yang Energies above and below withstood the rapidly spinning disk from top and bottom.


    Then, like a bow releasing an arrow, he instantly shattered it, and the two grinding disks dispersed into ck musical notes.


    The next instant, those ck musical notes collided and intertwined, trying to reassemble.


    But Yang Ji wouldn''t give them the chance; the Yin Yang Energies kept rebounding, thoroughly pulverizing those ck musical notes.


    "Hmm?" Tian Xie''s eyebrows knitted, "Your Primordial Spirit technique seems to have gotten stronger? It actually blocked my Soul Grinding Tune!"


    Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit had been continually absorbing the Primordial Spirit Fruit and growing stronger, so naturally, the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn he deployed now was more powerful.


    After smashing the ck grinding disk, Yang Ji once again aimed the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn at Tian Xie, the Yin Yang Energies transforming into a Flying Sword directly entering his sea of awareness, ng, ng! The sound of metal striking against stone once again emerged.


    "It''s useless, my Demon Soul is condensed like fine metal, and I am protected by the Soul Grinding Tune, your Primordial Spirit attacking techniques are ineffective against me," Tian Xie said with a cold demeanor, a ck grinding disk materializing in his mind, crushing the Yin Yang Flying Sword.


    Although he pretended to be calm, Yang Ji still saw on Tian Xie''s forehead [Shock], [This kid almost harmed my Demon Soul; his Primordial Spirit attack seems to have strengthened a bit?]

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    Clearly, the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn had not harmed Tian Xie, but it nearly breached his Demon Soul Defense.


    "This demon''s foundation is truly profound, having cultivated so many powerful Divine Skills. This guy is no simple matter, strong in all respects, with various Divine Skills emerging one after another, and each has reached a very high realm. This demon is in the same realm as the sect master, yet he can fight to this extent against the sect master.


    He must be a genius among the Heavenly Demons, no wonder he dared toe alone, his ability is not small." Buddha Child said, extremely astonished.


    "This guy is indeed powerful, it''s just a matter of whether his shield is stronger or my spear is stronger," said Yang Ji, his eyes narrowing slightly.


    Although his Primordial Spirit Attack had been fruitless, his heart was greatly reassured, for the Pure Yang Primordial Spirit within his sea of consciousness was continuously absorbing the energy of the Primordial Spirit Fruit, rapidly growing stronger.


    In no time at all, once all the energy of the Primordial Spirit Fruit was absorbed, his Primordial Spirit would be more than twice as strong as it is now.


    Then, with a Primordial Spirit twice as strong, the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn will surely break Tian Xie''s Great Soul Condensation Technique and the protection of the Soul Grinding Tune.


    At that time, even if his Demon Soul is as solid as refined metal, it will be pierced through by the Yin Yang Flying Sword.


    What Yang Ji needs to do now is dy, waiting for the Primordial Spirit to finish absorbing the Primordial Spirit Fruit. When that momentes, it will be time for a fatal strike.


    However, the previous Primordial Spirit Attack clearly enraged Tian Xie. He had almost forgotten what it felt like to be threatened by someone of the same rank, being high above and looking down on all beings, almost invincible among his peers. Today, he was startled out of his wits.


    This caused waves of negative emotions to rise in his self-confident heart, and the cold killing intent condensed in the void, turning bone-chillingly icy as the moisture in the air formed ice beads and then shattered violently.


    His current cold gaze was filled with murderous intent, wishing to y Yang Ji on the spot. He intertwined his hands, drawing endless Demon Runes, and shouted, "Demon Sacrifice!"


    [Supreme Divine Power, Demon Sacrifice!]


    Yang Ji, seeing the Demon Runes interwoven in his hands, couldn''t help but twitch, Supreme Divine Power?


    He no longer held back, unleashing his strongest power to date. Two True Qi Avatars stepped out from his body, with Dao Runes flickering and Dao essence connecting.


    No sooner had the Supreme Dao Level Formation Three Immortals Array beenpleted than the three as oneunched their strongest Gui Cang Sword.


    Chi La!


    The Sword Qi was glorious, its de flowing like white blossoms, demonstrating Yang Ji''s current strongest power.


    Yet Tian Xie remained unmoved, his gaze growing even colder, the Demon Runes he intertwined burst forth, transforming into a huge, humanoid-shaped bizarre musical note that surged out.


    The deste sound of the Demon Sacrifice instantly began to y, like the roar of a Demon God, shaking heaven and earth.


    "Sacrifice!" As Tian Xie uttered the word "sacrifice," the moment the human-shaped musical note of the ancient Demon God came into contact with the Sword Qi, the Sacrificial Demon Melody spread, and the mightiest stroke of Gui Cang Sword Qi instantly turned into specks of Spiritual Light, dissipating into the void, scattering throughout the world.


    "Huh?" Yang Ji was moved, his strongest strike instantly dispersed by the Demon Melody, sacrificed into the world.


    "Damn! This guy''s Divine Skill is incredible," eximed Buddha Child in shock.


    "I will offer you as a sacrifice to the Demon Ancestor. This is your supreme honor!" Tian Xie suddenly shouted coldly, the Sacrificial Demon Melody rolling in waves, a mysterious and terrible power that seemed to tremble out, as if it prated the Nine Heavens Demon Realm, connecting with the power of the Demon Ancestor.


    This was a Supreme Dao Rank Divine Power, unavoidable. Once the Demon God musical note appeared, and the Sacrificial Demon Melody sounded, the world mourned.


    The Demon God musical note seemed to travel through time and space from the Demon Realm, with a sh of Demonic Light, it abruptly appeared in front of Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji''s expression changed slightly as he continually used Zhou Tian Nuoyi to dodge, but the Demon God musical note was like a persistent infection that seemed to traverse time and space, eerily floating right in front of him.


    In the next instant, it violently merged into his body.


    Suddenly, Yang Ji felt as though struck by lightning, the Sacrificial Demon Melody ringing within his body, transforming into supreme Demon Runes that began to erode his flesh, causing a creaking noise from his body as if it could copse and disintegrate at any moment, sacrificed into the ether.


    ```


    All at once, Yang Ji was subjected to endless torment, the most powerless he had felt in over a hundred years of cultivation.


    The Heavenly Demon was simply too strong, various Divine Skills and methods emerged incessantly, almost crushing Yang Ji with their profound background.


    The multitude of techniques, the mystique of the Divine Skills, beat him in every possible way.


    This was Yang Ji''s most powerless moment against an opponent of the same level, and barely a breathter, his flesh seemed like it was about to be sacrificed and scattered.


    Yet in the very next instant, he madly activated the Humanoid Weapon within him, and a burst of golden light surged forth from his body.


    The Humanoid Weapon runes branded onto his bones suddenly appeared, bursting forth with light, interweaving into sheets, the essence of the Dao connected, firmly locking his flesh and blood in ce to counter the Demon Sacrifice.


    Yang Ji''s suffering was temporarily alleviated, but the strength of the Demon Sacrifice and the trembling of the Demon Melody meant that the interconnected Golden Runes showed signs of disintegration.


    The Humanoid Weapon had yet to be perfected, incapable of withstanding the Sacrificial Demon Melody for extended periods of time.


    Nheless, Yang Ji was stubbornly holding on, buying time, and it was almost there, the Primordial Spirit Fruit within the sea of consciousness was nearlypletely absorbed, and the second circle of Holy Light behind the Pure Yang Primordial Spirit was gradually taking shape.


    "Stubborn resistance? No one can resist to the death under my full strength!" Tian Xie snorted coldly, a drop of essence blood oozed from his brow and was refined in his palm, then transformed into a beam of demonic light that shot into Yang Ji''s body.


    At that moment, the Demon God Musical Note seemed to attract even more power from the Demon Ancestor, the Sacrificial Demon Melody sounded louder, its power even greater.


    In just an instant, Yang Ji''s flesh and bones crumbled away.


    "Ah, I''ll fight you to the death." Seeing Yang Ji in a dire state, Buddha Child emerged from Mount Sea World, transformed into a gargantuan demonic hand, and struck at Tian Xie ferociously.


    "Ants dare to challenge the divine! Seek death!" Tian Xie''s gaze was indifferent, his hands formed seals, invoking the power of the Demon Sacrifice, and with a cold shout, "Sacrifice!"


    Part of the power of the Demon God Musical Note within Yang Ji branched out, the roiling demon melody surged forth, scattering the Buddha Child''s demonic hand and enveloping him.


    In no time at all, Buddha Child screamed in agony, his form turning ethereal, and the next moment, he was about to be sacrificed.


    "Buddha Child!" Yang Ji yelled, as Buddha Child had taken some of the firepower for him, allowing him to hold on for a bit longer.


    It was these few breaths of time that brought about an earth-shattering turning point, and at that very moment, the second circle of Holy Light behind his Primordial Spirit finally solidified.


    On the brink of Buddha Child being sacrificed, Yang Ji explosively unleashed the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn.


    A Yin Yang Flying Sword twice asrge as before sliced through the void in an instant, piercing fiercely into Tian Xie''s brow.


    The next moment, there was a heaven-shaking scream, Tian Xie bled from seven orifices, his expression manic, and the uncontroble Demon God Musical Notepletely disintegrated.


    Buddha Child escaped from bing ethereal, having walked on the edge of death itself, his body riddled with cracks like porcin, streaks of blood all over, his frame appeared as if it might crumble at any moment, too ghastly to endure.


    Yang Ji was in the same condition, his body also covered with bloody marks, in an extremely grievous state, nearly at his limit.


    Enduring immense pain, he once againunched the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn, nearly killing Tian Xie''s Demon Soul, and then with a vicious p, he shattered his body into Origin of Demonic Qi. Then, with a reverse grab, he suppressed it within the sea of consciousness.


    "Ah, Master, am I going to die, it hurts so much." Buddha Child''splexion was one of pain, wailing incessantly.


    "Buddha Child, let''s go!" Yang Ji took Buddha Child into Mount Sea World, then supported his severely injured body towards the teleportation passage, not daring to stay even for a moment.

 Chapter 162: Chapter 128: Mastered all Techniques, Huge Profit

    Yang Ji, dragging his wounded body, passed through the transmission channel and returned to the Dao Sect from the outer realm''s starry sky.


    On the Dao Peak, within the main hall.


    Yang Ji reached back and took out a yellow-orange Medicine Pill.


    It was the Great Rejuvenation Pill, a sacred medicine for healing injuries and extending one''s lifespan.


    This was given to all Disciples by Wang Tianli in the Hell Arena, and he was fortunate enough to have received one.


    He had thought he would never have to use it, but after this ordeal, he had no choice.


    Yang Ji split the Medicine Pill in two, swallowing half of it and giving the other half to Chun Ye, who was grinning in pain and struggling to endure.


    After swallowing the Great Rejuvenation Pill, its robust and gentle medicinal power rapidly repaired their bodies, and the pain they felt diminished significantly.


    The medicinal power continued to work, merging into flesh and bone, possessing the incredible effects of regenerating muscles from bare bones and bringing the dead back to life.


    Injuries from torn muscles and shattered bones were quickly alleviated.


    Time slowly passed.


    One dayter, the medicinal power waspletely absorbed.


    Because their Primordial Spirits were not harmed and there were no residual Dao injuries within their bodies, their wounds had mostly healed.


    Upon opening his eyes, Chun Ye bellowed fiercely, "Master, let that demon out! I want to repay him a hundredfold for the injuries he inflicted on me."


    "Good!" Yang Ji nodded. One reason he hadn''t crushed Tian Xie to death in the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons was precisely this thought. He immediately fished him out from within his sea of consciousness.


    A surge of Demonic Qi rose from the ground, instantly transforming into a bloodied and ferocious figure.


    Tian Xie, with his Demon Soul greatly damaged, disyed a pained expression but still held a defiant pride in his eyes as he faced them, unflinching under their gaze.


    His eyes were cold, indifferent, staring at them without any trace of fear.


    As a prisoner, to not have the slightest hint of awareness of your status and still dare to re at your Buddha!" Chun Ye pped him across the face with a backhand, the sound echoing sharply as his palm struck Tian Xie''s cheek fiercely.


    "You dare, you ant!" Trembling, Tian Xie''s eyes filled with blood, his anger driving him to frenzy. To be humiliated by someone he viewed as an ant was a source of fury that invoked his Heart Demon.


    He who always looked down upon all, when had he ever been subjected to such humiliation? And yet, the one humiliating him was a minor character he considered an ant.


    He wasn''t afraid of being obliterated or suppressed, but such a p was worse than obliteration; it was a humiliation beyond measure.


    "You call me an ant?"


    p p p p!


    "You still dare to re at your Buddha Grandpa, huh?"


    p p p p!


    "You nearly sent your Buddha Grandpa to paradise!"


    p p p p!


    Chun Ye''s face twisted with rage as he delivered over a dozen ps to Tian Xie.


    "Damn you, ant! I, Tian Xie, swear on my Demon Soul that if I do not kill you in this life, I shall die under the Heavenly Tribtion!" Tian Xie, driven to fury, red at Chun Ye with a murderous look.


    "Still not recognizing the reality of your situation?" Yang Ji''s expression turned cold as he applied the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn, piercing Tian Xie''s Demon Soul and causing him to howl in agony.


    "Speak! List all the Cultivation Techniques and Divine Skills you''ve learned. Otherwise, you won''t be waiting for the Heavenly Tribtion to kill you¡ªI''ll kill you right now," Yang Ji said coldly.


    The reason he didn''t kill Tian Xie outright was partly for the chance to vent their anger, but also because he coveted the Divine Skills in Tian Xie''s possession.


    With just a twist of his hand, Tian Xie could unleash Divine Skills. Yang Ji, inparison, had far too few techniques; he was utterly impoverished.


    If their divine skills were not so dissimr in number, would he have been beaten so miserably by Tian Xie?


    "Hahaha... Want my divine skills? Pure wishful thinking!" Tian Xie sneered painfully, "Killing me won''t help. I have left a Demon Soul in my sect''s Demonic Artifact. I can still resurrect. Our battle is not over, not by far!"


    "To hell with you, still so defiant! If you won''t speak, I''ll suppress you in a cesspit for thousands of years. You''ll eat nothing but feces and drink urine, tormented for thousands of years, begging for life but unable to die," Chun Ye twisted his neck, snickering maliciously.


    "You wouldn''t dare!" Tian Xie bellowed, and overhead, the words "Disgust," "Humiliation," and "Ultimate Humiliation" appeared.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji''s eyes suddenly shifted, and he sneered, "You won''t talk, huh?"


    Heughed coldly, then took out a Memory Stone and told Chun Ye, "p him hard, humiliate him. I will record this scene with the Memory Stone and transmit it to the Myriad Realms."


    "Your status must be significant, surely a distinguished and talented individual. If the Memory Stone image of you being pped spreads, I wonder how you will face others in the Myriad Realms, how you will show your might in public!"


    "You wouldn''t dare!" Tian Xie''s pupils shrank; he was genuinely afraid. Such a threat would crush the pride of a talent like him. To hit is one thing but to hit the face is another. Yang Ji''s words were akin to trampling on his face in front of all the realms. How could he not be outraged, how could he not fear!


    [The Heart Demon deepens!]


    The Heart Demon deepens? Yang Ji smiled coldly, it seemed he had chosen the right approach.


    "Buddha Child, p him across the face, and I''ll record it!"


    "Ah, you dare!"


    "Huh, he''s even changing his appearance; is he too ashamed to show his face?" Upon seeing this, Buddha Child couldn''t help but let out a jeeringugh, as if he had found something amusing.


    "Thinking of changing your appearance?" Yang Ji sneered coldly, using the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn to thwart Tian Xie''s attempt to change his face.


    That stab made Tian Xie scream again, his demon soul greatly damaged, rendering even the simplest transformation technique difficult.


    "Buddha Child, smack his ear, I''m about to start recording!" Yang Ji said coldly.


    "Ah! I''ll talk, I''ll talk!" Tian Xie suddenly roared, ultimately giving in.


    But seeing the word "Scheme" appear above his head, Yang Ji narrowed his eyes and said, "Speak!"


    "The Great Dao forbids any trace, my Great Divine Power technique..." Tian Xie was cut off mid-sentence, "Here are plenty of cultivation technique Jade Slips, created by Mahayana cultivators with supreme power, enough to bear the weight of your divine techniques." Yang Ji smiled as he tossed out over a dozen Jade Slips.


    Tian Xie looked at the Jade Slips and then back at Yang Ji, stunned for a moment.


    "This is how we do things! If anyone refuses to write, we''re going to hit them," Buddha Child said with a sideways nce.


    Tian Xie was so angry that he almost exploded with frustration.


    "Don''t dawdle, or I''ll p you with shit and record it all with a Memory Stone," Buddha Child threatened with a cold sneer.


    "You..." Tian Xie growled lowly, but eventually suppressed it and picked up a Jade Slip, beginning to imprint the divine techniques and Great Dao Scriptures from his mind.


    Soon, he had imprinted one technique.


    Taking the Jade Slip, Yang Ji saw the information disyed: [Nine Nether w, scriptures in disarray, forced cultivation may lead to demonic possession!]


    "Nine Nether w, is it? You dare to imprint disordered cultivation scriptures for me." Yang Ji was not angry but smiled softly, "Buddha Child, p his face for me! No, let the disciples of the secte over and watch him get his face pped."


    "Wait! I''ll write!" Tian Xie''s face changed, he took a deep look at Yang Ji, with "Shock" and "Suspicion" emerging above his head, wondering, [He has never learned Nine Nether w; how does he know the scriptures are jumbled?][Is he tricking me?]


    "I would advise you not to y any tricks, I don''t want to see another set of disordered divine techniques. If you believe I''m bluffing, you can try me. But remember, this is yourst chance," Yang Ji smiled lightly, his toneden with threat.


    Tian Xie''s face darkened, looking resentfully at Yang Ji and then at the Jade Slips, before starting to imprint again.


    After the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, Tian Xie had already imprinted seven Jade Slips.


    Yang Ji took them and saw that the techniques within the seven slips were Nine Nether w, Silent Extermination Kick, Asura Finger, Earth Start Shifting Technique, Demon God''s Wrath, Great Soul Condensation Technique, and Soul Grinding Tune.


    This time Tian Xie didn''t y any tricks, and Yang Ji joyfully obtained seven divine skills in one go.


    "What about Demon Sacrifice?" Yang Ji asked.


    "Demon Sacrifice is a Supreme Divine Power; the divine skill itself has be sentient, I cannot imprint it!" Tian Xie said gravely.


    Yang Ji knew that Supreme Divine Powers were extraordinary and looked at him, then suddenly said, "I don''t want Demon Sacrifice, you must have cultivated other divine skills, write them all out."


    "There are no more."


    "Buddha Child, bring the poop!"


    "I''ll write!" Tian Xie, shaking with anger yet struggling to maintain control, picked up a Jade Slip and began to imprint it anew.


    Quickly, Yang Ji acquired three more divine skills: Thousand Transformations Technique of the Heavenly Demons, Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique, Great Body Disintegration Technique of the Heavenly Demons.


    "Good, very good!" Yang Ji was overjoyed inside, praising Tian Xie profusely.


    ...


    While Yang Ji waspelling Tian Xie to reveal his techniques, a major event urred in the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons.


    A tremendous demonic hand reached out, seizing countless Dao Sect disciples who were training there.


    Meanwhile, at Wuji Pavilion, in the Ninth Heavens.


    Several lords gathered once again.


    "Has the Heavenly Fiend Demon Emperor gone mad? To personally capture my disciples in training, regardless of his status." A Mahayana cultivator frowned.


    "The Heavenly Fiend ims my disciple has killed a hundred thousand Heavenly Demons and even abducted his son Tian Xie, demanding a release," another Mahayana cultivator spoke gravely.


    "Oh? Is that the case? Let me use the Heaven-Watching Mirror to track back time and see for myself," Wuji Zi took out an ancient bronze mirror, floating it in mid-air, and a beam of Immortal Light shot into the mirror, where images instantly emerged.


    The footage rewound, and scenes shifted.


    Before long, Yang Ji and Buddha Child were seen rampaging and battling with Tian Xie, and the scene of his suppression yed out.


    "It''s actually young Yang Ji. He''s just at the Nascent Soul Second Realm, how can his Primordial Spirit be so strong? It''s almostparable to a normal Void Refining talent," Chun Ye eximed in astonishment.


    "Since he''s the one who captured the son of the Heavenly Fiend Demon Emperor, it seems this task has to be handled by you, Chun Ye," another Mahayanaughed.


    "Let the young one release him, after all, we still need to use the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons, and it''s not yet time toe to blows with the Heavenly Demons," Wuji Zi said indifferently.

 Chapter 163: Chapter 129: Nascent Soul Third Realm, are you here to show off your skills to me?

    "It seems that if you want to get rich overnight, you still have to rely on robbery!" Buddha Child chuckled.


    "Robbery? We are disciples of the Dao Sect, this is called ''robbing the rich to help the poor.''" Yang Ji nced at him indifferently.


    "Heh heh, the master is right, this is resource distribution,mon prosperity." Buddha Child chuckled lowly, then pointed at Tian Xie, "What shall we do with this guy? Kill him or suppress him?"


    Yang Ji pondered, looked at Tian Xie on the ground, was about to speak, when a deep voice rang in his ear, "This guy can''t be killed for now!"


    The space in front of him fluctuated and soon, arge hand ripped through the space, and a figure stepped out, it was Elder Chun Ye.


    "Elder Chun Ye, what wind has blown you here? Please, take a seat!" Yang Ji was taken aback, put away the Jade Slip, and quickly prepared tea and water.


    "I came for him!" Elder Chun Ye pointed at Tian Xie, who was on the brink of death on the ground, cast a soundproof shield over him, and asked curiously, "Yang boy, tell me honestly, do you have a deep grudge against the Heavenly Demons?"


    "No! Why would Elder ask such a thing?" Yang Ji said, stunned.


    "No? Then why did you kill a hundred thousand Heavenly Demons at the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons?" Elder Chun Ye stared at him steadily.


    "I went in for training, killing Heavenly Demons was just something I did along the way." Yang Ji replied, looking honest.


    "Training? That''s not training, that''s a massacre! Now trouble has been stirred up; this little demon''s father is the Heavenly Fiend Demon Emperor, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Demon Sect.


    The Heavenly Fiend Demon Emperor took action himself, capturing quite a few disciples of our sect at the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons, as a threat, demanding we hand over this little demon spawn." Elder Chun Ye spoke slowly.


    "There''s such a thing? I didn''t expect this demon to be the offspring of the Sect Master of the Heavenly Demon Sect. It seems I''ve caused trouble for the disciples of our sect." Yang Ji frowned, nced at Tian Xie on the ground, and said in a deep voice, "Then how does the Elder intend to deal with this demon?"


    "Let''s give this little demon spawn back to the Heavenly Fiend! We still need to use the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons, and our disciples require such a ce for training. If we fall out with the Heavenly Demon Sect, it would no longer be called a Training Ground but a Heavenly Demon Battlefield."


    As Elder Chun Ye spoke nonchntly, he nced at Yang Ji and suddenly shifted the topic, saying, "You should stay away from the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons in the future!"


    "Your mind is already so strong, you''ve conjured an Illusion of the Immortal King, and even ten Demon Kings attacking you simultaneously did nothing. Plus, your Primordial Spirit actually crystallized two beams of Holy Light; what do you still need in the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons?"


    "Just stay away from there in the future, so it doesn''t mess up the training ground. The moment you step in, the Heavenly Demons will surely be enraged and think about killing you, potentially causing harm to other disciples who are training."


    "Uh¡­" Yang Ji was taken aback, his face immediately soured.


    Elder Chun Ye chuckled and said, "Those Heavenly Demons actually help our sect''s disciples sharpen themselves, the two sects have an unspoken rule: experts above the Divinity Transformation Realm aren''t allowed in the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons. Your mind is strong enough; you wouldn''t get much training in there anyway."


    Training was secondary; Yang Ji was troubled by theck of ces to hunt Heavenly Demons.


    No Heavenly Demons meant no Primordial Spirit Fruits, and with no Primordial Spirit Fruits, it meant that his Primordial Spirit would find it difficult to grow stronger, and if it couldn''t grow stronger, he wouldn''t be able to create many clones.


    All of this was closely rted.


    However, he couldn''t really mess up the training ground for his personal gain.


    Without a second thought, Yang Ji asked, "Elder, aside from the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons, are there other ces where one can encounter Heavenly Demons?"


    "What? Others avoid the Heavenly Demons like a gue, yet you are eagerly seeking them out!" Elder Chun Ye couldn''t help but chuckle and replied, "The Heavenly Demons are seen as an evil race that everyone strikes down; even if they are in the Taichu World, they hide and dare not show themselves. If you ask me like this, I can only say they are in the outer starry sky."


    "The outer starry sky?" Yang Ji suddenly frowned.


    Elder Chun Ye kindly said, "You better not go there for the time being, at least not until you be a True Disciple and leave a trace of your Lifebound Soul on the Immortal Artifact of our sect. After you have such a safeguard for resurrection, it won''t be toote to go then."


    "Otherwise, if you go now and get cut down by a Star Bandit or get devoured by a Heavenly Demon, I won''t pity you. Instead, I might happily have a drink to celebrate."


    Yang Ji replied with augh, "Naturally, I won''t go now!" He nced at the indifferent Tian Xie and added, "In that case, the Elder can take this demon leader."


    "Hmm!" Elder Chun Ye nodded, took Tian Xie away with a reverse hand wave, and then tore through space to leave Dao Peak.


    "This demon leader was taken away just like that!" Buddha Childmented unwillingly.


    "Heaven spared his life; maybe it''s to fulfill his oath of dying to the Heavenly Tribtion!" Yang Ji suddenlyughed.


    "In that case, I can''t let him be killed; I have to strengthen myself and let him die under his own Heavenly Tribtion. I wonder how despairing it is to die by his own oath!" Buddha Child chuckled darkly, "I''m going into seclusion right now!"


    As he spoke, he turned into a streak of light and flew into Mount Sea World.


    Yang Ji looked at the Divine Ability Jade Slip in his hand and chose to go into seclusion as well.


    His fight with Tian Xie made him realize the frustration of depleting his Divine Skills; he resolved to fullyprehend the Divine Skills he had obtained and perfect them to enhance his abilities.


    Yang Ji also entered Mount Sea World, settled on a mountaintop, and sat down cross-legged.


    Using Cultivation Techniques, he refined mid-grade Spiritual Qi Fruits to increase his cultivation level, focusing his efforts onprehending the array of Divine Skills.


    Time flies like an arrow, days and months like a shuttle.


    The river of time flows on without pause, day by day passing by.

 Chapter 164: Chapter 129: Nascent Soul Third Realm, Did You Come to Show Off Your Magic to Me?_2

    One year.


    Two years.


    Three years.


    ...


    In a blink, seventeen years had passed.


    It was in this year.


    Within Yang Ji''s sea of consciousness, lightning shed like a sea, and thunder gleamed.


    His cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul Third Realm, drawing forth the Heavenly Tribtion, a tribtion especially targeting the Primordial Spirit.


    His Primordial Spirit sat in the sea of consciousness, full and lustrous, brimming with energy, with holy light shimmering behind his head, as resplendent as amp from the Immortal Realm, illuminating heaven and earth, piercing through the Sea of Thunder.


    Boom boom boom!


    Thunder roared within the sea of consciousness, echoing deep within Yang Ji''s soul.


    His Primordial Spirit suddenly raised its head to look up at the Heavenly Tribtion.


    In the sea of consciousness, dark tribtion clouds surged with the hiss of electric discharge, as countless blue arcs of lightning chaotically writhed within.


    Yang Ji squinted his eyes and said softly, "Heavenly Tribtion,e!"


    The path of cultivation was inherently against the natural order.


    Breaking through realms was akin to seizing longevity from the heavens.


    Naturally, one must undergo the trials of heaven and earth, thus bringing forth the tribtion.


    The more powerful the individual crossing the tribtion, the stronger the heavenly tribtion.


    Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit was so strong that it had gathered two rays of holy light, and this time, what came was the blue God-annihting Thunder Tribtion.


    Hiss-hiss! The tribtion clouds churned incessantly, with electric serpents slithering and spitting out blue thunder, each blue arc intertwining and erupting, umting energy.


    Suddenly!


    A tremendous oppressive force emerged from the tribtion clouds, pressing down, instantly locking onto Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit.


    In an instant, even Yang Ji''s breathing became difficult, but his face revealed a thick smile.


    He looked up at the Heavenly Tribtion and actually smiled, "Come, wee the baptism of the Heavenly Tribtion, make my Primordial Spirit even stronger."


    The God-annihting Thunder Tribtion, which others desperately avoided, was something he actively flew towards, his face donning a joyful smile as if he had encountered an incredible treasure.


    If anyone had seen this, they would definitely think him a fool.


    Boom!


    The Heavenly Tribtion, as if responding to the provocation, exploded with a roar, and a blue, massive bolt of lightning like an angry dragon burst forth, carrying a divine authority as it thundered towards Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit.


    Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit did not resist, instead stretching out both hands to embrace the Heavenly Tribtion.


    Crack! Pop!


    Crack! Pop!


    The lightning instantly prated his entire Primordial Spirit.


    Arcs of electricity ran wild, crackling, the power of the Heavenly Tribtion infiltrating and constantly destroying his Primordial Spirit.


    His Primordial Spirit trembled, seeming on the verge of copse.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but let out a muffled groan.


    But he did not resist at all, still crazily epting the baptism of the Heavenly Tribtion.


    Even the Soul Condensation Runes that inherently protected the Primordial Spirit were suppressed by Yang Ji.


    The sea of consciousness was filled with roaming electric arcs and cascading thunder.


    This Heavenly Tribtion was a test, his Primordial Spirit was being tempered and transformed by the fearsome thunder, he wanted to be stronger.


    But there was no doubt, this process was extremely perilous, the Primordial Spirit could at any moment turn to ash under the zing electricity, but if it endured, a profound transformation would ensue.


    Danger also held its temptations.


    Boom boom!


    Boom boom!


    The blue God-annihting Thunder Tribtion ferociously bombarded for thirty breaths before the tribtion clouds in the sea of consciousness gradually dissipated.


    Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit looked like porcin full of cracks, as if it would shatter upon touch, even the holy light at the back of his head had dimmed considerably.


    But somehow he had endured, Yang Ji wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and a smile couldn''t help but appear on his face.


    He introspected the cracked Primordial Spirit and saw that every thought had been ravaged by the thunder, too gruesome to behold.


    However, after the thunder came rebirth, a mysterious energy roared into existence within the Primordial Spirit. This was the "living" energy bestowed by the Great Dao.


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    This energy was reshaping his Primordial Spirit, the force of "life" as swift as the descent of the thunder, quickly propelling his Primordial Spirit to its peak, even stronger than before.


    The whole Primordial Spirit had been tempered by the thunder, achieving a sublimation, shining brightly.


    Every thought now carried the power of thunder, able to release God-annihting lightning at a moment''s notice ¨C this was incredibly mighty.


    Let alone Primordial Spirit attacks, ordinary people couldn''t endure the God-annihting Thunder alone.


    A mere thought from Yang Ji could cause someone''s Primordial Spirit severe injury, truly terrifying. For cultivators with weaker Primordial Spirits, it could be an instant kill.


    Once again his Primordial Spirit had strengthened, Yang Ji was overjoyed.


    Nascent Soul Third Realm, he had finally reached this step, finally standing at the same starting line as the majority of those who aspired to be true inheritors, umting their foundation.


    At the same time, this marked the beginning of his foundation building, the beginning of truly bing strong!


    He calmed his mind and once again fell into a state of cultivation.


    ...


    Years passed one by one.


    Time flew by hastily as the wind, in the blink of an eye another fifty-eight years had passed, adding to the previous seventeen, he had been in closed-door cultivation for a total of seventy-five years.


    [Name: Yang Ji]


    ''Superb Root Bone''


    [Lifespan: 233/1205]


    [Realm: Nascent Soul Third Realm (110592000/110592000)]


    [Cultivation Technique: Ling Water Technique (Low Level), True Rigidity Divine Art (Dao Level)]


    [Techniques: Water Tracing Sword Technique (Complete), Light Body Skill (Complete)]


    [Great Divine Power: Humanoid Weapon [Volume 1] (Complete), [Volume 2 (Complete)], [Volume 3 (Major Achievement)]


    [Great Divine Power: Gui Cang Sword Technique [Dao of Li Sword (Complete Sword Soul)], [Shocking Sword Dao (Complete Sword Soul)], [Dao of Xun Sword (Complete Sword Soul)], [Dao of the Kui Sword (Complete Sword Soul)], [Dao of the Kan Sword (Complete Sword Soul)], [Dao of Gen Sword (Complete Sword Soul)], [Dao of Kun Sword (Complete Sword Soul)], [Dao of Qian Sword (Complete Sword Soul)]


    [Great Divine Power: Yin Yang Separation at Dawn (Complete), Zhou Tian Nuoyi (Complete), Traverse Golden Light (Complete), Thousand Transformations Technique of the Heavenly Demons (Complete)]


    [Great Divine Power: Nine Nether w (Proficient), Silent Extermination Kick (Proficient), Asura Finger (Proficient), Demon God''s Wrath (Proficient), Great Soul Condensation Technique (Proficient), Soul Grinding Tune (Proficient), Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique (Proficient), Great Body Disintegration Technique of the Heavenly Demons (Proficient), Earth Start Shifting Technique (Proficient)]

 Chapter 165: Chapter 129: Nascent Soul Third Realm, Did You Come to Show Off Your Magic to Me?_3

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    [Supreme Dao Level Formation: Three Immortals Formation (Minor Aplishment)]


    Seventy-five years had passed, and his cultivation had already reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.


    However, he was in no rush to break through the realm but was instead umting his foundation to be a true sessor.


    Within these seventy-five years, through his unwaveringprehension, Vertical Gold Light, Yin Yang Separation at Dawn, and thest four techniques of the Gui Cang Sword Technique had finally reached perfection.


    Humanoid Weaponry Volume Three had also achieved great sess, with his physical body bing as strong as a superior treasure device, truly reaching the level where he could shake divine weapons with a mere lift of his hand.


    As for the Supreme Dao Level Formation, Three Immortals Formation, he had gone from being a beginner to a master, and now he had also reached a minor level of aplishment.


    The techniques marked with the word "supreme" were truly difficult toprehend, and during these seventy-five years, Yang Ji spent most of his time trying to understand the Three Immortals Formation.


    However, this formation epassed everything, involving extensive and profound knowledge, and was incredibly difficult toprehend.


    Even with the Golden Finger''s error hints, after so many years, Yang Ji had barely grasped it to a minor level of aplishment.


    To reach a major level of aplishment or even perfection, much more time would still be needed.


    Indeed, reaching the perfection of a supreme divine power is not something that happens overnight.


    Luckily, Yang Ji had the error hints of the Golden Finger, which allowed him to continuously increase his proficiency bit by bit.


    If it were someone else, once they hit a bottleneck, without a sh of inspiration in their mind or a chance for breakthrough, they would likely be stuck forever.


    Apart from the divine powers mentioned above, the Thousand Transformations Technique of the Heavenly Demons, which he valued most, had also reached perfection.


    The reason he ced so much importance on it and devoted a great deal of time to understanding this divine skill is that once it is used, one can transform in a myriad of ways, all incredibly lifelike.


    If he transformed into a Heavenly Demon, the True Qi in his body would turn into Demonic Qi, and even his very aura would undergo a fundamental change.


    The most terrifying aspect is that even the Primordial Spirit would change, bing a Demon Soul, making it nearly impossible to detect.


    If he transformed into a demon, the True Qi inside his body would change into demonic energy, and the Primordial Spirit would also be a Demon Soul.


    And if he transformed into someone from his own race, that would be even harder to detect.


    The Heavenly Demons, truly one of the most ancient races, created a technique that was exceedingly profound, and Yang Ji was extremely satisfied with it.


    With this divine skill, he would be able to travel incognito, assuming countless identities and hoodwinking the world, a most remarkable feat.


    As for other divine abilities obtained from Tian Xie, Yang Ji had also roughlyprehended them.


    He discovered that whether it was a Divine Ability of the Heavenly Demons or of the Human Race, at their core, they are manifestations of the Dao, the only difference being the type of energy they utilized¡ªone uses Demonic Qi, the other uses True Qi.


    However, once one reaches Void Refining and understands the Dao Principles, then energizing them with Dao Principles results in the Three Thousand Grand Daos, with all paths leading to one.


    Of course, not all Divine Abilities of the Heavenly Demons are suitable for humans to learn; some techniques are specifically tailored to the unique nature of the Heavenly Demons.


    For example, the Great Body Disintegration Technique of the Heavenly Demons is created based on the intangible nature of the Heavenly Demon body; if one forcefully practices it, they could be led astray and fall into demonic madness.


    Nevertheless, upon reaching Void Refining, when the body can disintegrate into thousands of particles, then there wouldn''t be any restrictions on practicing such techniques.


    At this moment, Yang Ji continued to use the Thousand Transformations Technique of the Heavenly Demons in the Mount Sea World, constantly transforming into Heavenly Demons, members of the Demon Race, the Human Race... the Dragon Race.


    Suddenly, he stopped his movements, seemingly struck by a thought, and with a mysterious smile, left the Mount Sea World and flew towards the Dao Tower.


    Outside the Dao Tower.


    After obtaining permission from two disciples guarding the tower, Yang Ji slowly stepped inside.


    As he walked, he continued to transform, and in the next moment, a Demon King, with an aura full of Demonic Qi and an intimidating killing intent, suddenly appeared. Find your next read at m_v l|e-NovelBin


    "Hm?" Chun Ye''s hand paused with a wine cup in hand as he suddenly sensed this Demonic Qi, swiftly turning his head to look, his eyes as sharp as lightning and as piercing as a sword.


    He stared intently at the approaching Heavenly Demon, frowning slightly, then suddenly called out, "Yang Ji?"


    "Hahaha... Elder, you''ve seen through me again," said Yang Ji betweenughs, with the Demonic Qi surging around him.


    "Young Yang, why have you suddenly transformed into the visage of a Heavenly Demon?" asked Chun Ye inquisitively.


    "Ah, I''ve been practicing a transformation divine skill, and I wanted toe to see if the Elder could assess its quality. I never expected the Elder to see through it so easily; it seems that my art of transformation still can''t deceive a Mahayana cultivator," Yang Ji said, looking at the Demonic Qi on his body and sighing disappointedly.


    "You sly boy, you came here to show off your technique to me?" Chun Ye said with a wry smile, surveying Yang Ji from head to toe before speaking, "Indeed, your technique is exquisite. If I hadn''t memorized your aura and gotten to know you, I never would have spotted it so quickly."


    "Oh? Really?" said Yang Ji, his expression brightening as he quickly sought confirmation.


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 Chapter 166: Chapter 130 The Difficulty of Achieving Daoist Mastery, Emptying the Mind

    "I''m not lying to you, your Divine Skill is indeed exquisite. Even though I''m familiar with you, it still took me two careful looks to see through your transformation."


    Chun Ye said with a smile, "If it were someone who isn''t familiar with you, even a Mahayana would have a hard time recognizing that this demon is actually a human in disguise."


    Yang Ji''s face just began to show delight, but upon hearing Elder Chun Ye''s next words, he couldn''t help but be taken aback and said, "Does the elder mean... that actually, if a Mahayana takes a few more looks, they would still be able to see through my transformation?"


    "Yes, Divine Skills after all are creations, and in this world there is no perfect transformation skill that canpletely evade detection. Being exposed is just a matter of time."


    "However, the time it takes is worth pondering. For someone of my status as a top Mahayana, and one who is acquainted with you, it took me almost three breaths of time. For those Mahayana Cultivators not familiar with you, the time needed will double."


    "If they are on par with me, at the top of the Mahayana, then it would take twelve breaths to see through your transformation. For an average Mahayana, it would take twenty-one breaths."


    Chun Ye said slowly.


    "What about a Tribtion Immortal?" Yang Ji asked again.


    "A Tribtion Immortal? If it''s below three tribtions, then it should be simr to me, around three breaths. As for those above three tribtions, I''m not sure," Chun Ye replied.


    "How about Nascent Soul Cultivators? Can they see through my transformation?" Yang Ji asked again.


    "Normally, they should not be able to see through it, but if you fight with someone else, then they should also be able to discern your transformation. Simrly, if you use techniques in front of a Mahayana, they could probably see through your transformation in a single nce," Chun Ye said.


    While speaking, he suddenly raised his eyebrows, looked at Yang Ji and asked, "Why? What are you asking these for? Are you perhaps scheming something?"


    "I''m not scheming anything bad. It''s just that decades ago I captured the son of a Demon Emperor and was worried about being targeted when going out, so I wanted to ask clearly," Yang Ji said with augh as he made an excuse. Discover hidden stories at m,v l''e-NovelBin


    "For the past few decades, everything at the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons has been normal with no issues. The Heavenly Fiend Demon Emperor, after all, is a leader of a sect, a figure of the highest order, and he would not stoop to petty grievances with a disciple who isn''t even an official sessor. Such a person, even if in opposition, wouldn''t be so small-minded.


    If they wanted to take issue, they would do so openly with the Sect Master. Seeking you out in secret would mean lowering his status, wouldn''t it?" Chun Ye said, shaking his head nonchntly.


    "If that''s the case, then that''s for the best," Yang Ji nodded.


    "Right, next year is the Immortal Sword Sect''s sword appraisal conference. Don''t wander around this year; if you miss out on a good opportunity, don''t me me," Chun Ye suddenly said with augh.


    "Next year?" Yang Ji nodded and smiled, "Then I will patiently wait for the task notification. If I really gain some advantage at the Immortal Sword Sect this time, I will definitely bring back two jars of good wine for you, elder."


    "Hmm, at least you''re considerate," Chun Ye said, nodding in satisfaction.


    "Elder, I will take my leave now," Yang Ji said as he bowed.


    "Go ahead!" Chun Ye waved his hand.


    "If I''m not mistaken, he must be practicing the Thousand Transformations Technique of the Heavenly Demons, and unexpectedly he hasprehended it to perfection. His aptitude is really not bad." After Yang Ji left, a voice suddenly came from above the Dao Tower¡ªit was the Artifact Spirit speaking.


    Chun Ye said with a smile:


    "Ordinary people would probably find it difficult toprehend a single Great Divine Power to perfection in their lifetime, and once someoneprehends a Great Divine Power to perfection, it can be said that their understanding is quite outstanding."


    "If there are three Great Divine Powersprehended to perfection, then they can be called a genius. If there are more than five Great Divine Powersprehended to perfection, then one can be dered an unparalleled genius."


    "If one can fullyprehend a single Supreme Divine Power, then one can be called a monstrous genius. If one can fullyprehend five Supreme Divine Powers, then they can be deemed a Mahayana seed."


    "If one can fullyprehend a single Immortal Technique, then they can be called a True Immortal seed. As for the Junior Immortal King, a single Immortal Technique is just the starting point, such individuals have no upper limits to their understanding and possess boundless potential."


    "I can sense that the boy, Yang Ji, emits the aura of many Divine Skills, and many of them have already reachedpletion. Such understanding indeed qualifies him as a true disciple, making him an unparalleled genius, nearly rivaling that of a monstrous prodigy."


    Elder Chun Ye spoke with considerable admiration before suddenly shifting his tone, "If he canpletely master his powerful Divine Techniques along with umting some additional foundation, then he will have enough to be a true disciple. The question is where his limits lie and whether he can be a Dao Child!"


    "Every Dao Child wields earth-shattering might, wishing to ovee the Dao Cmity and obtain the Origin of the Great Dao. The Divine Skills he holds are far from sufficient; only by mastering severalplete Supreme Divine Powers, or even Immortal Techniques, will he have that sliver of chance."


    "The Divinity Transformation Realmsts but three thousand years; toprehend three or more Supreme Divine Powers within these mere three thousand years is an extreme test of one''s understanding and luck."


    "Having understanding is one thing, but without destiny, it''s all for naught, as after all, ordinary people wishing to obtain the Supreme Divine Powers must first be true disciples."


    "Some disciples, in order to umte enough foundation to be a true disciple, will often wait until the end of their Nascent Soul Realm before breaking through, thereby wasting more than a thousand years."


    "A thousand yearster, even upon bing a true disciple, there will be only about two thousand years left toprehend the Supreme Divine Powers. Two thousand years is actually quite limited. Unless one has the aptitude of a Junior Immortal King, achieving Dao Child status has be very difficult."


    "At present, the only Supreme Dao Level Formation Yang Ji possesses is the Three Immortals Array. If he canprehend it fully and achieve the status of a true disciple, that should be enough, but to rely solely on a Supreme Formation to be a Dao Child, there''s not a chance in the world."


    "His understanding is good, but his foundation is still too weak. Each of the ten Dao Children of our sect boasts incredible fortune, each mastering several Supreme Divine Powers, and even possessing several Immortal Techniques. Their starting point is already the end point for others.


    Yang Ji may possess great understanding, but without great destiny and great opportunities, he has no hope of bing a Dao Child,"


    reflected Elder Chun Ye.


    "Indeed, achieving Dao Child status is incredibly difficult, even harder than bing an immortal. However, this is after all the seed of an Immortal King, and if it weren''t difficult, Immortal Kings would be everywhere," the voice from the Dao Tower sounded again.


    "After all, Yang Ji is someone who shes with the destiny of the Heavenly Demon, so he is likely to have great destiny. It''s just a matter of seeing what his subsequent karma and fortune will bring," said Elder Chun Ye casually.


    ...


    One yearter, he would set off for the Immortal Sword Sect!


    In that year, Yang Ji did not n to enter deep seclusion, but rather sat cross-legged, calm and collected.


    He perched atop the pinnacle of Dao Peak, sat on a sheer cliff face, facing the morning glow, feeling the tranquility of sunrise. At this moment, his spirit was incredibly peaceful.


    Radiant rays from the dawn scattered across the vast earth, with auspicious colors flowing over distant mountaintops. Yang Ji emptied himself.


    His constant cultivation had kept his mind tense; now, hepletely rxed, opening his heart, letting his thoughts wander through the void, traveling through mountains and seas, soaring through the Nine Heavens Pces, casting aside all thoughts of cultivation.


    In this moment, Yang Ji became utterly ethereal as his thoughts drifted, as if merging with the heavens and earth, fully rxed.


    This sittingsted a year!


    (Wrote two chapters, deleted one. Suddenly had a better storyline in mind, so I won''t release the deleted chapter just to pad the word count. Three chapters will be provided tomorrow. As Yang Ji grows stronger, the world will gradually unfold. The story will get more exciting, and I am confident in writing it well. Stay tuned.)

 Chapter 167: Chapter 131: Joining the Immortal Sword Sect

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    "Is the Honored Master still sitting there?" Chong Yuan and the others went in and out of Dao Peak, and their gaze inadvertently nced towards the summit, where they still saw someone sitting cross-legged.


    "Yes, the Honored Master has been sitting there for almost a year now," Hai Kun murmured.


    They, who had earlier gone to explore the Secret Realm, had all returned safely decades ago, and additionally, they had acquired quite a few treasures within the Secret Realm, making this mission quite profitable.


    "Blown by the wind and beaten by the rain for a year, without a single movement, I think the Honored Master is fast bing a stone," the smiling young man Wei Ming said.


    "I think it looks a bit like it!" the refined middle-aged Wei Feng said with a slight smile.


    At this moment, Yang Ji indeed resembled a stone¡ªin fact, to be more precise, he had be a stone without a Primordial Spirit.


    He had dispersed his Primordial Spirit into myriads of thoughts, which flew out and wandered through the great emptiness; he observed the myriad rivers andnds, and traveled through the sun, moon, and starry rivers.


    With Pure Yang thoughts, he took humanoid form, engaging in delightful conversations with mortals and discussing the Dao with cultivators. Furthermore, he took a disciple outside the influence of the Wuji Dao Sect, transmitting cultivation techniques and divine skills.


    One could say that Yang Ji truly rxed this year; with his Primordial Spirit leaving his body, he was enjoying the benefits of cultivation, savoring the wonders brought by the Nascent Soul Realm.


    Little did he know that wandering the heavens and earth could be so wonderful, and that bestowing cultivation techniques and divine skills and being revered as Master could also harbor a different kind of anticipatory plot, wanting to see if the seed he nted could sprout and grow strong.


    He truly emptied himself, and his thoughts became more transparent, stepping out of himself to inspect his own issues with the perspective of an outsider, and the vexing problems he faced seemed to resolve themselves.


    Cultivation inspiration surged like a spring; the confusion he faced previously in his practice suddenly cleared, the path ahead was bright, and rity prevailed.


    Fortunees to a receptive mind, the spiritual light in his brain never dissipated, and even the Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique that he merely mastered reached perfection within this year.


    All of this was too incredible to believe.


    Yang Ji knew that he had encountered the sudden enlightenment that cultivators yearn for but can rarely attain!


    A moment of sudden enlightenment truly surpasses a hundred years of arduous cultivation!


    He had thought such sayings were exaggerations, but they truly existed.


    This Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique was extraordinary, allowing one to transform their thoughts into a "Heart Gu" that could be nted within another''s mind.


    It could devour another''s mind, induce the Heart Demon in others, and even sense everything that the other person was thinking, no matter the distance, even in another world¡ªas long as the Heart Gu remains, one can forever sense the thoughts in the other person''s mind.


    Such divine skill is truly eerie.


    It is akin to a technique of control; once the Heart Gu is nted within the mind, if the other person harbors thoughts of resistance, Yang Ji could instantly know, and then he could control the Heart Gu to devour that person''s mind, tormenting them.


    The Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique is indeed a superb method of controlling others.


    This divine skill is tailor-made for the Heavenly Demon, because they can transform thoughts and easily enter another''s mind, silently nting the Heart Gu, which other races find difficult to aplish.


    Although Yang Ji was not a Heavenly Demon, havingprehended this technique to perfection meant that he could nt the Heart Gu in someone''s mind just like a Heavenly Demon, quietly, with a single thought.


    In reality, throughout this past year, scattering his thoughts into millions was akin to a form of practice in the Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique, inspecting the heavens and earth, prating the human heart, which is why he was able to fall into sudden enlightenment.


    Although Yang Ji wandered in the great emptiness, he still retained a thought at Dao Peak.


    For experimentation, he had nted the Heart Gu in Chong Yuan and others'' minds without their notice.


    He had also nted it within the Buddha Child but saw a man dressed in a ck robe, with long hair cascading down, materialize in his mind; his gaze profound, epassing infinity, causing the approaching Heart Gu to disperse.


    Yang Ji knew that this man in ck must be the Buddha-Demon, leaving his Dao Runes to protect the Buddha Child.


    After these experiments, he also gained a rough understanding of the formidable power of the Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique.


    A year had passed, and the time to visit the Immortal Sword Sect was approaching. Yang Ji began to retract the wandering thoughts of his Primordial Spirit.


    Streams of light continuously merged back into his sea of consciousness, and after five days, a dazzling white light burst forth, all of the Pure Yang thoughts returned to their ces, and Yang Ji slowly opened his eyes.


    It was at that moment that the space in front of him was torn open by a pair ofrge hands, and Elder Chun Ye stepped out.


    "Yangd, you look in good spirits," Elder Chun Ye, seeing Yang Ji''s clear and bright eyes, eyebrows brimming with spiritual light, a demeanor both ethereal and animated, and in great spirits, couldn''t help but take a second nce.


    Yang Ji stood up and bowed, smiling, "Disciple has been meditating and nurturing his spirit for this year, all to await the good news from the elder, holding great anticipation, naturally my spirits are high."


    "It seems you really want to reap some benefits at the Immortal Sword Sect," Chun Ye said with a smile, sizing him up, "Since you have nourished your essence well, then follow me. I will take you to the Teleportation Square, to meet with other members who will attend the meeting at the Immortal Sword Sect."


    "Elder, who else is going to the Immortal Sword Sect this time?" Yang Ji asked.


    "You''ll know when you get there." Elder Chun Ye grabbed him and stepped into the spatial channel.


    A Mahayana powerhouse tore through space, crossing tens of thousands of miles in a single step, taking only two steps in the void of space.


    Yang Ji and Elder Chun Ye materialized from the void of space, already arriving at the Teleportation Square eighty thousand miles away; this was much faster than using the Teleportation Array.


    Such ability was something Yang Ji deeply envied.


    At that moment, a resonant voice reached his ears, "Everyone''s here!"


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    Yang Ji looked up and saw three people on the square.


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    The one leading the group was a dignified elder, whom Yang Ji had seen before. It turned out to be a high-ranking Sect elder who had manifested himselfst time in the Hell Arena to relieve Yang Ji of his predicament. Even the Elder of Punishing Evil was utterly respectful towards him and dared not act rashly, indicating his not insignificant status.


    Looking at the other two, Yang Ji was slightly taken aback, for he had also met them before.


    One was a man whose stature, appearance, and temperament were perfect to the extreme, as if he were the dream lover of thousands of young girls. This man was none other than Wang Tianli, who was all smiles.


    The other, exuding a noble and fairy-like aura, was Hao Yun, a True Disciple with smiling eyes full of wisdom, dressed entirely in Dao Devices.


    Such a lineup was either top-notch Mahayana or True Sessor of Dao, with few in number, but they certainly gave ample face to the Immortal Sword Sect, carrying significant weight.


    "Junior Brother, it turns out you are thest one," Wang Tianli greeted with a smile first.


    "I''ve seen the Elder, and I''ve seen the two Senior Brothers," Yang Ji said as he bowed in greeting.


    "This is Elder Ji Shen, and this is Dao Son Wang Tianli; you''ve met them before." Chun Ye smiled as he looked towards the dignified elder and Wang Tianli, introducing them to Yang Ji, then turned to look at true disciple Hao Yun, "This is True Disciple Hao Yun; this should be your first meeting!"


    "We''ve also met before!" Hao Yun said with a slight smile.


    "Oh, that''s even better." Chun Ye looked at the two, somewhat surprised, then said, "Since you''ve met before, I won''t borate. Elder Ji Shen will lead this trip to the Immortal Sword Sect. If you have any questions, ask him."


    After speaking, he smiled at Yang Ji, "Young man Yang, I hope you bring back two pots of good wine for me!"


    "I will do my best!" Yang Ji said with a smile.


    Chun Ye took one look at him and then tore through space, leaving the Teleportation Square.


    "Xiao Yang,e and join the formation! We''re off to the Immortal Sword Sect." Elder Ji Shen set aside his dignity, smiling gently at Yang Ji instead.


    "Yes, Elder!" Yang Ji, feeling unexpectedly favored, replied humbly and walked over with a smile, joining everyone on the Teleportation Array.


    Then Elder Ji activated the array, and with a sh of spiritual light from the array pattern underfoot, they all disappeared from the square.


    When they reappeared, they had changed worlds.


    As soon as Yang Ji stepped out from the Teleportation Hall, he felt the thick spiritual energy of heaven and earth that was hard to dissipate and saw a paradisiacalndscape all around.


    The Immortal Sword Sect, like the Wuji Dao Sect, had an extraordinary aura, with majestic mountains and rivers, cascading waterfalls, Divine Trees reaching for the sky, ancient jade pces floating at the horizon, and Divine Rainbows traveling ceaselessly.


    There were long-lived beasts visible in the mountains, inhaling and exhaling mists, while Spiritual Beasts shuttled through the sky, soaring the Nine Heavens.


    The most eye-catching sight was the mountain before them, which resembled a sword piercing the clouds. Standing at its base, one could feel an ancient, vast, and sharp aura rushing to meet them.


    In the middle of this mountain, there stretched a straight flight of White Jade Stone steps leading to the summit, each step emitting an indescribable massive presence.


    Just as Yang Ji prepared for a closer look, he saw several Divine Rainbows descend from the summit. A weing party, also consisting of four people,nded before them. The leader of the group smiled and said with sped hands:


    "Daoist Ji!"


    "Daoist Lin!" Ji Shen returned the greeting with a smile.


    The speaker was a white-haired and white-bearded elder with starry, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. The three behind him were d in dark blue and silver, each carrying a Longsword, all with extraordinary temperaments and otherworldly grace.


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    If Yang Ji guessed correctly, the identities of these four were the same as their own group,prising an Elder, a Dao Child, a True Disciple, plus a genius Quasi True Sessor.


    The Dao Son of the Immortal Sword Sect prompted Yang Ji to take a few extra nces.


    This person had a wine gourd hanging at his waist, his hair slightly unkempt, with sleepy eyes as if he had just woken from drunken slumber to y the host, but within his slovenly appearance, there was an effortless air of casual rebelliousness.


    He seemed young, but his air of having endured the weathering of life suggested a depth beyond his years, as if he was without desires and thoroughly carefree.


    Feeling Yang Ji''s gaze, he turned his head stylishly and brushed aside the hair hanging before his eyes, provocatively smiling and winking at Yang Ji, "I am called Jian Xiaoyao, and if you''re free, you can join me for a drink."


    Seeing his disciple making acquaintances on his own, Daoist Linughed and looked over at Yang Ji before addressing him and the rest:


    "This is our Sect''s Dao Son Jian Xiaoyao, this is our Sect''s True Disciple Liu Changtian, and this is our Inner Sect Disciple Hu Buyu!" Elder Lin introduced them one by one.


    The three greeted Yang Ji and the others with a bow and also paid their respects to Ji Shen.


    Then, Ji Shen also introduced Yang Ji and hispanions with a smile, everyone exchanged polite greetings, and then turned their eyes towards the mountain.


    Elder Lin Meng said with a smile, "This mountain is called Yijian Peak, and these stone steps are called Sword Dao, totaling ten thousand steps. All disciples of our Sect must seal their Cultivation and strength, and ascend it with the body of a mortal to experience the various states of mind left on the steps by predecessors.


    Its meaning is twofold: firstly, the Path of Sword Pilgrimage acknowledges the endless nature of cultivation. Secondly, the Heart of the Sword looks up to the predecessors, strengthening our Sword Sect."


    "This ten thousand step Sword Dao is a wee gift from our Sect to you all!"


    Elder Lin Meng looked at Wang Tianli, Hao Yun, Yang Ji, and the others as he smiled.


    "It is rumored that within these ten thousand stone steps, there are many Cultivation insights left by the predecessors of our Sword Sect. If one can resonate with the states of mind of those predecessors, one can obtain many benefits and refine an extraordinary Sword Heart," Wang Tianli said with a smile.

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    "Wang Xianzhi speaks truly, if one is able to resonate with the states of mind of our Sword Sect''s predecessors, then they have the qualifications to visit our Sword Cave," Elder Lin Meng said with a smile.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji was also reminded of some descriptions he had read about the Immortal Sword Sect in the book ''Cultivation World'', including those about Yijian Peak and the records of the Sword Dao.


    One million stone steps, corresponding to the Mahayana lifespan of ten thousand years, each cultivator of the Immortal Sword Sect who reaches Mahayana chooses a stone step to leave behind their insights on cultivation and their journey of the heart.


    Justprehending the practices of Mahayana cultivators from the past is supremely precious experience, and if one can resonate with the states of mind of these predecessors, they can also visit the Sword Cave and learn sword techniques.


    This is a supreme opportunity, you must know that ny-nine percent of the disciples in the Immortal Sword Sect cannot enter, only true inheritors have this privilege, which indicates how significant this wee gift is.


    No wonder, the Sect dispatched an heir of such standing to attend the conference, clearly not wanting to lose prestige and also looking to gain benefits.


    "If you three wise nephews take this Sword Dao path and engage in exchange with the minds of our Sect''s ancestors, condensing a Sword Heart and being imbued with Sword Intent, then your chances of victory at the Sword Appraisal Conference will be greatly increased.


    After all, our Sect''s sword forging uses ''heart''; every sword is crafted with heart as an exquisite sword instrument, and only by using the Sword Heart toprehend the sword instrument, can one cut through theyers of fog and illusion to see the essence of the sword," Elder Lin Meng chuckled.


    Crafting swords with heart, Yang Ji had seen some records of this in the book.


    The people of the Immortal Sword Sect might forge many swords in a lifetime, and their Storage Bags might contain many as well.


    But they will only wear one sword for life, and that sword is the one they always carry on their back, never stored in any Storage Magical Treasures.


    This one sword is like a wife, never to be abandoned throughout life.


    This one sword is like a child, nurtured with heart, capable of continuous growth after birth.


    It could be said that the bond between the people of the Immortal Sword Sect and their swords is "heart", the sword being their most important possession, both a mentor and a friend, like a wife and a child.


    Thus, they often carry their life''s sword instruments on their backs, the sword epassing their everything.


    If they were to fall prematurely or when their lifespan reached its end, their life''s sword instruments would be collected by the Sect and nted on Sword Peak.


    Therefore, Sword Peak is also known as Burial Sword Peak, the swords upon it partly consisting of sword instruments that never had an owner and partially those left behind by deceased or transcended ancestors.


    The disciples of the Immortal Sword Sect out in the world, even when in, would not see others dare to take their life''s sword instruments.


    Because once a sword is taken, the Immortal Sword Sect will surely send a Mahayana to personally retrieve the sword instrument and punish the one who took the sword.


    Legend has it that to be epted into the Immortal Sword Sect, one must find their own sword on Sword Peak, not with eyes but with the heart.


    If you find a sword''s aura and state of mind that resonates with you, then you''ve found your own sword and can join the Sect.


    What Elder Lin Meng spoke of, walking the Sword Dao and experiencing the hearts of the Mahayana predecessors of the Immortal Sword Sect, if one can genuinely resonate with their states of mind, will indeedbine their Sword Heart and be touched by their Sword Intent.


    And it would indeed be advantageous in winning at the Sword Appraisal Conference.


    This wee gift is indeed not bad, quite beneficial.


    "Since you three wise nephews are esteemed guests of our Immortal Sword Sect, if you do not wish to take this Sword Dao, we could directly fly to the mountain peak, all following the wishes of you three wise nephews," Elder Lin Meng said with augh.


    "If we were to fly directly to the mountaintop, would it not be disrespectful to your Sect''s ancestors? Besides, this great gift prepared by your Sect is highly coveted, and we are naturally willing to step by step ascend the stone steps and meet your Sect''s ancestors across the ages, which is our honor," Wang Tianli said with a slight smile.


    "I have always been curious about your Sect''s Sword Cave and have wished to visit it; this Sword Dao, I naturally wish to walk," Hao Yun said so.


    Yang Ji naturally did not have to say much, given the significant benefits of walking the Sword Dao, he, of course, wished to embark upon it.


    Thereupon, the three men looked at each other and all sealed their own cultivation, sealing ny-nine percent of their power, climbing the stone steps with the bodies of ordinary mortals as they ascended.


    The stone steps numbered one million, daunting to the average person.


    Moreover, the stone steps of the Sword Dao were incredibly steep; a moment of inattention could cause one to fall backwards. Every step required full concentration and gathering of strength in their legs.


    Ten thousand steps of stone stairway, equivalent to the ordinary hundred thousand or even a million steps.


    Fortunately, Yang Ji and the other two had a willpower that surpassed ordinary people by millions of times, which allowed them to persevere with ease.


    Although they had reached the midway point, beads of sweat began to seep from their foreheads, and their breathing had be noticeably heavier, this was merely the body''s instinctual response¡ªtheir minds remained as calm as still water.


    With every step, with every stone they tread, the three of them used their hearts to feel, in hopes of resonating with the mental states of the predecessors of Immortal Sword Sect.


    Yang Ji, along the way, had ascended five thousand steps.


    Through the Golden Finger, on the stone stairway, he saw ''Overlord Sword,'' ''Frenzied Sword,'' ''Gentle Sword,'' ''Lawless Sword,'' ''Supreme Sword,'' ''Heartless Sword''... ''Heroic Sword.''


    He wanted toprehend their mental states with his heart, but seeing with the Golden Finger was one thing, and his heart could not resonate with their mental states.


    He continued upward, encountering various "Sword Hearts." Undoubtedly, Yang Ji''s aura did not match with theirs; he did not fit in and could not resonate with them.


    However, when Hao Yun ascended seven thousand steps, a spiritual light emerged around him, and he fell into silence.


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    Yang Ji looked far ahead and saw a message indicating ''Immortal King Sword.'' It seemed that the predecessor from the Immortal Sword Sect also harbored great ambitions, the aspirations of an Immortal King.


    As for Wang Tianli, as he reached eight thousand steps, he too came to a standstill and fell into silence.


    Yang Ji looked out and discovered it was ''Transcendent Sword,'' the heart of a sword that constantly transcends itself.


    This matched Wang Tianli''s state of mind as someone who continually sought progress, someone striving to surpass himself. He would actively pursue even the slightest enhancement of his strength, seeking his own ultimate peak.


    Meanwhile, Yang Ji kept walking and stopping, having ascended nine thousand steps without encountering a mental state that resonated with him.


    "It seems Wang Xianzhi and Hao Xianzhi are predestined with our sect!" Lin Meng said with a faint smile, turning his gaze toward Yang Ji, "As for this Young Master Yang... Huh!" His speech was interrupted abruptly, then he paused, "This Young Master Yang, a spiritual light has also emerged around him. It seems he too is fated with one of our sect''s predecessors!"


    Just a moment ago, Yang Ji wasmenting whether there were any predecessors in the Immortal Sword Sect who shared a simr state of mind with him.


    Yet, as he stepped onto the next level, his mind suddenly palpitated, and an image shed before his eyes.


    It was a mountain peak, a middle-aged silhouette, with a serene aura, sitting cross-legged, his Primordial Spirit dividing into billions and scattering in all directions.


    Yang Ji saw instantly that he was traveling the world with his spirit.


    Yang Ji eximed in realization, recalling how he himself had sat in meditation for a year, simrly traveling the world in spirit, and gaining much insight. Although his state of mind wasn''t yet detached from the worldly clutter, there was indeed a sense of moving in that direction.


    This person was the same, carefree and unbound, observing the myriad of things in the world,prehending heaven and earth.


    Unable tomunicate, all Yang Ji could do was watch closely andprehend his state of mind. It seemed like thousands, tens of thousands of years passed in that gaze.


    It was when the middle-aged man retracted all his thoughts that he suddenly looked towards Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji was taken aback, and in that moment, the middle-aged man offered a slight smile. A stream of light shot from his brain and entered Yang Ji''s head.


    It was in that instant that Yang Ji was jolted awake.


    Examining his sea of consciousness, he found a sword-shaped rune there. Unable to discern anything special at this time, he collected his thoughts and continued upwards.


    Upon reaching the summit, he found Wang Tianli and Hao Yun had long been waiting there.


    Lin Meng asked with a smile, "Young Master Yang, which predecessor of our sect did you sense?"


    "I don''t know which senior it was, but there''s a Sword Talisman!" Yang Ji called forth the Sword Talisman from his sea of consciousness.


    Upon seeing it, Lin Meng''s pupils contracted, and he was visibly moved, eximing, "It''s that predecessor!"

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    Seeing his emotional reaction, Yang Ji couldn''t help but ask, "Elder Lin, who was that predecessor?"


    "That was once a genius disciple of our sect, Ancestor Gu Xinghe! He ascended to the Immortal Realm an era ago and has long since attained the Immortal King Fruit Position," Lin Meng said with a solemn expression.


    A Quasi-Imperial Monarch?


    Upon hearing this, everyone was deeply shocked, and just these three words alone weighed heavily on them all. This was an invincible existence second only to the Immortal King, a half-step Immortal King.


    Even Hao Yun''s expression couldn''t help but change slightly when he heard it, since he had never reached such a height during his time in the Immortal Realm.


    "Congrattions, I didn''t expect that Young Master Yang would resonate with the mindset of our sect''s Ancestor Gu, obtaining one of his Sword Talismans. This trip into the Sword Cave might even enable you to inherit the Sword Dao legacy he left behind," Lin Meng said with a smile.


    "Old Lin, if he really takes away your sect''s Supreme Sword Technique, won''t you feel pained?" Elder Ji Shen suddenly joked in the tone of an old friend.


    "Not at all, not at all, it''s his fortune!" Lin Mengughed, "Since that''s the case, I will take you to the Sword Cave now to see what fortunes you might encounter!"


    "Thank you, senior!" Wang Tianli and the others exchanged nces and all smiled.


    "Let''s go!" Lin Meng led the three through the torn space, and when they reappeared, they were already on top of a towering mountain peak.


    In front of them was a mountain cave shrouded in fog, pitch dark inside, and with their eyesight, they could see no further than half an inch.


    "This is our sect''s Sword Cave, located in an interstitial space, a different time and space. On either side of the Sword Cave, the walls are carved with sword arts and techniques left by our predecessors, someplete, some merely a single style, others are mere remnants of Sword Qi traces.


    As for what fortune you can find, it depends on your own destiny," Lin Meng exined, and then paused, "Oh right, it''s pitch dark inside the Sword Cave, and even Mahayana Cultivators will find it hard to see through the darkness. To acquire the sword techniques, you must touch the walls with your hands and feel the artistic conception of the techniques with your heart.


    If the technique acknowledges you, the scriptures will materialize, and you can take it if you''re fortunate."


    "You only have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and once the time is up, you muste out. Go now!"


    Lin Meng gestured with his hand.


    "Thank you, senior!" The three of them bowed to him, exchanged a look, and walked together towards the Sword Cave. Find exclusive stories on m_v l|e-NovelBin


    As soon as they approached the entrance, a vast and immeasurable aura surged toward them.


    Looking into the darkness, akin to a chaotic void in the cave, the three took a deep breath, closed their eyes slowly,id their palms on the cave walls, and walked in along them.


    No sooner had they entered the cave than the feeling beneath their palms changed discernibly; the once smooth walls now bore sword marks sharp to the touch.


    All the sword marks transmitted different auras, containing diverse messages.


    Every practitioner who had incised their Sword Dao into the walls had left a bit of their essence, and the higher the practitioner''s cultivation, the stronger that essence.


    Using the strength of the auras emanating from the sword marks as a guide, Wang Tianli and Hao Yun quickly sifted through, sweeping their palms past and hastening deep into the cave.


    After all, they only had an incense stick''s time, and it wasn''t worth wasting it on sword marks with weaker auras.


    The Sword Cave was dark and indistinct, but Yang Ji had the Golden Finger; on looking, a wealth of information appeared: [Falling Sword Style], [Cangyang Sword Technique], [Insights on the Fifth Form of the Flowing Cloud Sword Technique], [Four Seasons Sword Technique], [Great Luo Heaven Sword Technique], [Heart Sword Technique], [Myriad Swords in Flight].


    Among them, the Four Seasons Sword Technique, Great Luo Heaven Sword Technique, Heart Sword Technique, and Myriad Swords in Flight were all Great Divine Power techniques. Yang Ji tried to resonate with them, but the sword marks gave no feedback and, sensing his touch, faded away.


    It seemed he wasn''t fated to acquire them!


    Thus, with no need to waste time, Yang Ji moved on, the sword technique information continuously appearing before him.


    If it weren''t a Great Divine Power technique, he would skip it, only stopping to attempt resonance with those that were.


    Continuing deeper, he moved even faster than Wang Tianli and Hao Yun, reaching the point where he was ahead of them.


    "Could our junior brother believe that better sword techniques lie further inside the cave, which is why he just flew ahead?" Wang Tianli thought amusingly to himself.


    However, Hao Yun nodded approvingly, quickening his pace although he didn''t take flight.


    As they felt around, if the aura of the sword mark didn''t resonate at all with their hearts, even if it was a Supreme Sword Technique, they wouldn''t waste time lingering.


    Seeing the two of them quickly delve deeper into the Sword Cave, Wang Tianli changed his approach, sat down cross-legged, and emitted the mindset of [Transcendence].


    Sure enough, before long, one of the sword marks in the cave began to respond.


    "I''ve found the sword mark left by that predecessor, but what is it exactly? I hope it''s a Supreme Sword Technique," Wang Tianli said with a slight smile, leaping up and transforming into a beam of light, flying straight to where the response had originated.


    Yang Ji moved quickly, continuously filtering through the information on both sides of the cave walls.


    Suddenly, he came to a halt, havinge across a Supreme Sword Technique called ''Heaven''s Inexorable Sword''.


    Feeling a bit excited, he swiftly descended, touching the razor-sharp sword marks with his hand. Unfortunately, the aura of the sword marks gave no response and, on sensing his touch, vanished entirely.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but give an embarrassed smile and, disappointed, withdrew his hand, continuing to fly forward.

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    After flying forward for five miles, he saw another Supreme Sword Technique, "Myriad Swords Return to the Sect."


    He descended, but as soon as he touched the sword marks, a myriad of fine Sword Qi forced him back.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but be startled, mentally eximing how unreasonable Myriad Swords Return to the Sect was, treating a guest in such a way. He had only touched it, there was no need for such an overreaction.


    Yang Ji took a couple more nces, then left dejectedly, because he noticed Sword Light ring up again on the wall of the cave. If he did not leave, he estimated more shes would head his way.


    These Supreme Sword Techniques, in harmony with the Great Dao, had already be sentient. From afar, they could sense the aura emanating from Yang Ji. If there was nopatibility, they would not bother with him at all, and some would even expel him just like Myriad Swords Return to the Sect did.


    This included the Time Sword Technique and the Life and Death Sword Technique that he encountered.


    In addition, the Great ughter Sword Technique was the most arrogant, sending a ughtering Sword Light at Yang Ji the moment he descended, its intense killing aura so dense it was almost impossible to dissipate, scaring Yang Ji into instant flight.


    Along the way, he saw several Supreme Sword Techniques, which made Yang Ji both happy and sorrowful. Seeing them but unable to attain them, his mood was a mix of many feelings.


    He continued flying forward.


    He passed by several dozen Great Divine Power sword techniques, but without any response, he flew straight past them.


    As time slowly ticked by, suddenly, the Sword Talisman in his mind vibrated.


    Yang Ji rejoiced inwardly, thinking, "It seems that Senior Gu Xinghe truly left sword techniques inside the Sword Cave, but I wonder what they are!"


    He had finally felt a response after flying all this way.


    Following the guidance of the Sword Talisman, he flew towards it, and soon he stopped in front of a section of the cave wall, which disyed the message, "Great Sword Realm Art, a Supreme Sword Technique."


    "Great Sword Realm Art! A Supreme level! Indeed, it''s a Supreme Sword Technique!" Yang Ji''s breath hitched, and he eagerly reached out to touch the sword marks on the cave wall.


    At that moment, the Sword Talisman in his mind trembled slightly, and Sword Light faintly shimmered on the cave wall. Then, a series of spirited Sword Dao scriptures, as if they had a life of their own, appeared.


    Each scripture was like a tiny Flying Sword, emitting a fierce and vast Sword Qi and profound and obscure Daonic essence.


    Seeing the Sword Dao scriptures materialize, Yang Ji was thrilled.


    It seemed he was fated with Senior Gu Xinghe after all; this Sword Talisman in his mind turned out to be a sword guide.


    This Supreme Sword Technique was thus presented before him, a Supreme-level technique indeed, an incredibly heaven-defying opportunity.


    Yang Ji immediately focused and calmed his mind, operating the Sword Talisman in his brain to receive the scriptures.


    As each scripture turned into a tiny Flying Sword and entered his Sea of Consciousness, the profound mysteries of this earth-shattering Supreme Sword Technique gradually emerged.


    As thest scripture merged into his mind, Yang Ji was overwhelmed with excitement, gaining a general understanding of the formidable nature of this sword technique.


    One must first let their spirit wander in the vast void to sense the Sword Realm during the cultivation of this technique. The moment the Primordial Spirit leaves the body, every thought will be covered with a projection of the Sword Realm, forming an ethereal Sword Realm.


    The Sword Realm suppresses everything, and all things enshrouded by its projection will be immobilized, subject to its domination, and annulled to dust by the Supreme Sword Qi from the Sword Realm.


    The instant the Primordial Spirit in the form of a sword touches an enemy, that very moment is the condensed projection of the Sword Realm, a sword strike that gathers the full Sword Dao power of the entire Sword Realm projection, with a might that shocks the heavens and earth.


    A formidable weapon!


    This sword technique is indeed a crushing formidable weapon.


    Just by reading the scripture, Yang Ji could sense the terror of this sword technique, borrowing the power of the Sword Realm to annihte everything, to strangle everything, truly powerful indeed.


    This technique was somewhat simr to the Demon Sacrifice of Tian Xie. His was merely borrowing the power of the Demon Ancestor from the Demon Realm, while this sword technique was borrowing the power of the entire Sword Realm.


    There was no limit to this technique. The stronger the Primordial Spirit, the tighter its connection with the Sword Realm, the more solid the projection, the more powerful the borrowed Sword Realm strength.


    Yang Ji had a bold idea that perhaps the ultimate goal of this sword technique was to refine the entire Sword Realm into a Supreme Immortal Technique. At that time, the power unleashed would be unimaginably world-shaking.


    It goes without saying, such a thought was simply too bold and mad.


    It should be known that the Sword Realm is a grand world above the Nine Heavens, and though not as profound as the Immortal Realm, its level far surpasses that of the Three Thousand Great Realms and the Infinite Minor Realms below the Nine Heavens.


    The very thought of refining such a world for one''s own use can indeed be described as earth-shattering.


    Worlds like this are different from the Immortal Realm; they are born mysterious and hidden within the space-time of the heavens. Ordinary people cannot find them; only those with great luck whose Primordial Spirit leaves the body and wanders the Myriad Realms might faintly sense them.


    However, with the Great Sword Realm Art, Yang Ji could find it through sensing. If his strength was sufficient, it was not impossible for him to turn the thoughts in his heart into reality.


    The more he thought about it, the more inexplicably excited Yang Ji became in his heart, as if he had seen the birth of a Supreme Immortal Technique, an Era-Defining Immortal Technique, an Origin Immortal Technique.


    Once this idea emerged, it grew bigger and bigger in his heart, impossible to extinguish no matter how hard he tried.


    Yet Yang Ji knew that this was just a grand vision in his heart; to achieve it, he might need to reach the level of an Immortal King.


    Furthermore, the Sword Realm, just like the Qi Realm, Pill Realm, Life Realm, and Spirit Realm above the Nine Heavens, was equally mysterious, hidden amongst the heavens, with its position constantly changing.


    Few people were aware of it, and not many understood it. Whether there were living beings inside, how it was born, whether it had a master, all were unknown.


    Refining the Sword Realm was, for the time being, just a bold wish!


    To be able to learn this sword technique, to sense the Sword Realm and borrow a trace of its power was already supremely satisfying for him.


    The more Yang Ji studied the sword technique, the more he found it to be exquisite. A question arose in his heart; he wondered if this sword technique was created by the senior Gu Xinghe?


    If it truly was created by senior Gu Xinghe, then he indeed possessed awe-inspiring talent and was truly extraordinary.


    Just as Yang Ji''s thoughts drifted, Senior Lin Meng''s voice suddenly came to his ears, "Young Master Yang, the time of one incense stick has passed,e out now!"


    Yang Ji''s expression paused; he had not realized that time had passed so quickly. He immediately collected his thoughts and flew out of the Sword Cave.


    Outside the cave, Wang Tianli and Hao Yun had already been waiting.


    Upon seeing hime out, Lin Meng greeted him with a smile and asked, "Young Master Yang, did you acquire any sword technique inside?"


    "Indeed, I obtained a sword technique," replied Yang Ji as well.


    "Oh? Which sword technique did Junior Brother acquire?" Hao Yun sensed that Yang Ji was still flying further inside when he was receiving the Sword Dao inheritance; he couldn''t help but be curious about which sword technique Yang Ji had obtained.


    Wang Tianli also smiled and looked over.


    "And the two Senior Brothers? What sword techniques did you both obtain?" Yang Ji asked with a smile.


    "I obtained a Great Divine Power sword technique called ''Ancient Waves of the Vast Sea,''" said Wang Tianli.


    "I, too, have obtained a Great Divine Power sword technique called ''Flying Immortal Sword Technique,''" stated Hao Yun.


    "Junior Brother, on the other hand, has obtained a Supreme Sword Technique," Yang Ji said.


    "Supreme Sword Technique?" Wang Tianli and Hao Yun exchanged nces, both enviously smiling, "It seems Junior Brother is indeed a bit luckier."


    "Young Master Yang, is it the Great Sword Realm Art?" Lin Meng''s expression shifted as he asked.


    "Yes, and I would like to ask the senior if this sword technique was created by Senior Gu Xinghe?" Yang Ji asked curiously.


    "That''s not the case. There''s a legend that this sword techniquees from the mythical Sword Realm.


    It''s said that our ancestor Gu identally sensed the Sword Realm while roaming the universe, and that''s how he fortuitously acquired this sword technique," Lin Meng said with a smile, "Your gaining this sword technique implies that you indeed have a connection with Ancestor Gu, and also with the Sword Realm."


    "The Sword Realm? That world is somewhat mysterious; rumors say there are no living creatures within, only a sword. The entire world is filled with the sharp Sword Qi emitted by that sword. It''s an ocean of Sword Qi, and ordinary Immortals would be injured by the Sword Qi even if they find and enter the Sword Realm.


    There are rumors that an Immortal King sought to obtain the sword within the Sword Realm. He found the Sword Realm, but no one knows why he ultimately failed," murmured Hao Yun.


    "Oh? Even an Immortal King couldn''t acquire that sword?" Knowing a bit of Hao Yun''s background, Wang Tianli believed his words to be credible, and he became curious.


    "A world for a sword, isn''t it like a body for a soul? I specte that this Immortal King was defeated by that sword," Hao Yun surprisingly said.


    "A world as a sword, a different kind of colossal life?" Yang Ji''s expression shifted as he murmured to himself.


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    "Oh? Xiao Yang, you want to give it a try?" Hearing Yang Ji''s words, Ji Shen was slightly taken aback, while Wang Tianli and Hao Yun also showed a hint of surprise.


    "Yes, I would like to give it a try," Yang Ji said with a slight smile.


    "Do you understand sword appraisal?" Ji Shen asked.


    "Sword appraisal, I know a bit," Yang Ji said with a smile, "First look at the sword''s shape, second at its luster, third the craftsmanship, fourth the materials, fifth listen to the sword''s hum, sixth observe the spirit of the sword, seventh examine the magical prohibitions inscribed within it, eighth gauge its power, ninth rely on your feeling, and tenth, it''s all down to luck."


    "A sword is like a person; foremost you look at its spirit. Each sword emits a different Sword Qi and sword essence, be it fierce, domineering, or heavy, and the stronger the attributes of the Sword Dao it reveals, the more formidable the sword, with a correspondingly higher grade," he continued.


    "Additionally, assessing the materials is extremely important; only good materials can forge an excellent sword. Even if the craftsmanship is exquisite, without good materials, it is difficult to create a famed sword."


    "Appearance is another aspect many overlook. A famous sword must have been crafted with great care, hence its appearance is definitely superior, making one feel at first nce that this sword is extraordinary, evoking a sense of affection for it. If the design is ugly, it''s a w in the materials, in the swordsmith, and in the person who wields the sword.


    Nobody wants to see such a w; otherwise, it''s like the materials are dust-covered, unable to shine with their original luster."


    "All of the renowned swords under the heaven are extremely beautiful, enticing fondness with just a nce at their appearance. And then there are the ordinary swords, withmon designs and materials, nothing outstanding.


    A good sword, based on materials, ultimately shines through in looks; with good materials it is worthy of the smith''s devoted effort, and when it''s finally shaped, it must be stunningly beautiful."


    "In fact, this is vividly demonstrated in the secr martial world; formidable swordsmen''s weapons are unique and extraordinary, instantly revealing their owner''s prowess, deterring others from carelessly provoking them. On the other hand, average swordsmen carrymonce swords, which show at a nce that their martial skills are mediocre."


    "In my view, sword appraisal is all about the materials and the looks," Yang Ji said with augh.


    Ji Shen''s gaze flickered, "What you say does have some merit!" he said, hesitating, "But this time it''s different. Every sword has been ced under magical prohibitions, what you see may not be the truth, with truth and falsehood, illusion and reality intertwined, difficult to discern.


    Xiao Yang, it''s not that I don''t trust you, but your cultivation is a bit low, and you might not be able to see through those prohibitions."


    The elder''s meaning was clear; he still didn''t quite trust Yang Ji to appraise the swords correctly.


    "Elder, let the junior brother give it a try," Wang Tianli suddenly suggested, ncing at Yang Ji.


    "Junior brother''s luck on his visit to the Immortal Sword Sect this time has been even better than ours. Just now in the Sword Cave, he obtained a Supreme Sword Technique; his fortune is at its peak. Why not let him try? Even if he can''t identify a good sword, it doesn''t matter; take it asing out for fun.


    After all, with so many Daoist inheritances here, even if we took a turn, it''s not certain we could identify a good sword and win a top-three spot," Hao Yun said with augh.


    "After all, this concerns the interests of you three and not this old man. Since you''ve already agreed, I''ll say no more," Ji Shen said with a chuckle.


    "Then junior brother, you will represent the Wuji Dao Sect in the sword appraisal!" Wang Tianli said with a smile.


    "Thank you both for your trust. I definitely won''t disappoint you. I also want to take a trip up Sword Peak," Yang Ji replied with a slight smile.


    Feeling the confidence radiating from his gaze, Wang Tianli and Hao Yun were taken aback. For some reason, a sudden interest and expectation arose in their hearts.


    "I believe everyone is nearly ready. The Sword Appraisal Convention now officially begins!"


    As Elder Jianyun''s voice fell, he formed a hand seal, and immediately, the forty-nine sword boxes on the stone tform in front of them began to tremble.


    Then, with a ng, forty-nine Flying Swords unsheathed simultaneously, revolving around the Sword Appraisal tform, ceaselessly circling, with swords humming and brilliance shining bright, casting multicolored sword rainbows of red, blue, and green across the void, spectacrly eye-catching.


    Elder Jianyun formed another hand seal, and the forty-nine swords returned to the tform, lined up in a row, and became quiet, their brilliance retracted and Sword Qi gone, turning into ordinary swords once more.


    But the people present were by no means ordinary; they had watched clearly how the Flying Swords had burst forth with sword brilliance, and everyone had a rough idea of the might of each sword.


    However, all this was just for reference, after all, for these swords were ced under magical prohibitions, and what was seen might not be the truth.


    "All sect''s sword appraisal disciples, pleasee up to the tform!" Elder Jianyun announced, looking around.


    "Junior brother, go ahead!" Wang Tianli said.


    Yang Ji nodded.


    Instantly, one person flew out from among the ten major sword tforms, Daoist disciples, and true inheritors alike, allnding on the Sword Appraisal tform.


    The Sword Appraisal tform, with a diameter of over a mile, felt spacious even with eleven people standing on it.


    On it, a long strip-shaped stone tform, twenty zhang in length, held the forty-nine Flying Swords lined up in a row, lying there in silence, ready for appraisal.


    "Elder, if multiple people choose the same sword, how should that be handled?" Suddenly, one disciple looked at the swords on the tform and asked.


    "The same sword, no matter how many choose it, as long as the selected sword''s grade ranks in the top three, everyone who chose it will receive a sword of the same grade. Furthermore, every disciple from their sect who hase to attend will earn the right to visit Sword Peak," Elder Jianyun said slowly.

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    Upon hearing this, everyone instantly understood, and they moved to surround the forty-nine swords and started to examine them.


    "You only have the time it takes for one stick of incense to appraise the swords, after which the appraisal will end!" Elder Jianyun saw that everyone had entered the state of appraisal, and with a sh of spiritual light in his hand, an ancient looking incense burner appeared. With a casual toss, it expanded in mid-air, with a stick of incense slowly burning inside.


    Everyone nced at it and felt the urgency increase by a notch.


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    To win the sword appraisal, Yang Ji slowly walked to one end and picked up the first sword, carefully inspecting it.


    This sword was about three feet and two inches long, with a smooth de reflecting hints of green, like a lotus emerging from water, cool and clear, carrying a chill that reached out to him. On the adjacent stone tform was the name of the sword¡ªShui Liang!


    Looking at the de, information appeared: [Threeyered deceptive formations, actual name Liu Huo, made from Starfire Stone, a mid-grade treasure.]


    "Threeyered deceptive formations presenting it as the Shui Liang sword, when in fact it is the Liu Huo sword!" Yang Ji set it down and picked up the second sword.


    This sword had patterns of lines on both sides of the de, each forming an eye. The sheen flowed across the sword patterns, converging into these eyes, making them look unfathomably deep, like a dark abyss.


    Next to the sword stand was its name¡ªYou Tong!


    This sword bore no formations or seals, and the information disyed by the Golden Finger matched what it presented.


    It was made of thousand-refined Flowing Pattern Steel and was a low-grade treasure.


    Yang Ji took one look and set it down, then picked up the third sword.


    This sword, with a de as towering and wild as a peak by the waters, like an eagle soaring against the wind straight up into the heavens, conveyed a spirit of surging toward the sky.


    The sword was named¡ªJiuxiao!


    It was a superior treasure and had no formations ced upon it.


    Yang Ji picked it up for a look and quickly set it down.


    "Junior brother is quite fast, having looked at three swords in such a short time. Others tap the swords to listen to their hum, test their cut, and assess their power, while junior brother just nces and moves on. Brother, do you think he knows how to appraise swords?" Hao Yun asked with a smile, turning to look at Wang Tianli.


    Wang Tianli pondered for a moment and answered, "I think he does! Look, the three swords that junior brother has looked at are not of high grades. With our eyesight, we can see through their truth and falsehood at a nce¡ªindeed, just a single look is necessary to determine the quality of the swords.


    Junior brother is the same; look at his expression, he shows no hesitation or doubt, clearly very confident in his judgment."


    "That''s true!" Hao Yun nodded and said with augh, "I find it quite interesting now. Could it be that junior brother will really surprise us?"


    "Let''s wait and see!" Wang Tianliughed.


    Yang Ji put down the third sword and picked up the fourth.


    This sword had seven star patterns on the de, arranged like the Big Dipper.


    The seven stars twinkled on and off.


    When one star shone, it indicated a superior spiritual artifact. With two stars shining, a supreme spiritual artifact.


    Three stars for a low-grade treasure; four stars for a mid-grade treasure.


    Five stars for a superior treasure; six stars for a supreme treasure.


    The seventh star was a hidden one, never seen to shine, but Yang Ji''s Golden Finger showed it as a powerful formation. If it were to light up, the sword would be a low-grade Dao artifact.


    This sword, named Celestial Star, was indeed interesting, forged from meteoric iron and containing seven Star Constetion Formations within. Fully activated, it would qualify as a Dao artifact.


    If not for the Golden Finger''s instant disy of information, Yang Ji might have failed to detect this subtlety and wasted precious time instead.


    "Eh, junior brother just smiled at that sword, could it be that there is something extraordinary about it?" Hao Yun noticed this moment and couldn''t help but fix his gaze on the Celestial Star Sword.


    It did not take long for him to also discern its Dao artifact nature.


    "It seems that junior brother has recognized it as a Dao artifact; otherwise, he wouldn''t have that look of amusement," Wang Tianli remarked lightly.


    Yang Ji was, of course, exceedingly happy; having identified a Dao artifact meant that if he chose this sword when thepetition ended, even if he didn''t obtain the Celestial Star itself, the Immortal Sword Sect would award him a Dao artifact.


    Securing a Dao artifact so easily, how could he not be jubnt?


    At this moment, Yang Ji''s mood was excellent, and he proceeded to pick up the fifth sword.


    The moment he touched this sword, it gave him the strong impression of a Dao artifact.


    The sword''s design was simple, with the pattern on the de flowing smoothly like water, unbroken from hilt to tip, evoking the grandiosity of climbing a mountain to view a waterfall. The de was lustrous, appearing jade-like, made from Crystal Rock. Judging by its form, material, and aura, it was indeed a Dao artifact.


    But upon closer inspection, Yang Ji was startled to find that the sword was sometimes a Dao artifact and sometimes a supreme treasure.


    Only after a closer look did he discover additional information: the Sword Spirit within had been bisected like a snake, creating two distinct consciousnesses, engaged in a struggle to merge.


    When they merged, they resembled the Yin and Yang, with the heads and tails of the fish at either end connecting, bursting with the power of a Dao artifact.


    When they fought, the sword could not fully exert its Dao artifact power.


    It turned out the Sword Spirit had experienced an anomaly at birth, resulting in this unusual sword.


    This sword did not quite measure up to the Celestial Star, Yang Ji concluded.


    He set it down and began to appraise other Flying Swords.


    Meanwhile, disciples from other sects were also confidently appraising their swords, each full of self-assurance.


    Some lightly tapped the Longswords in their hands, listening to the sound to deduce the quality of the material.


    Others observed the sword shape, inspected whether the pattern on the de was delicate and fluid, and evaluated whether the craftsmanship was naturally wless. Generally speaking, if the pattern was unbroken like flowing water and the sheen was as clear as a mirror in autumn, it was likely a fine sword.

 Chapter 177: Chapter 134 Released, Excited Yang Ji_3

    However, not everyone relied entirely on these clues; after all, the sealing art of the Immortal Sword Sect was famous throughout the world, and some swords without luster might actually be exceptional.


    Assessing by shape and listening to the sound were just the most basic methods of sword appraisal and were not very urate.


    The purpose of the Immortal Sword Sect''s seals and enchantments was to confuse and deceive, to blend the false with the true and transform the real into the false, so those using these techniques would likely not find any exceptional swords in the end.


    However, who among those daring to take the stage did not practice some kind of divination skill that saw through illusions?


    They each unleashed a faint gleam in their eyes, piercing through seals and enchantments, discerning the essence of the swords with a calm andposed demeanor, clearly having made their assessments after the scrutiny.


    Yang Ji observed everyone''s disy of divine prowess without much surprise, knowing well enough that their abilities, as inheritors of the Dao, were far superior to his own.


    Yet in this appraisal, he had his Golden Finger, which was no less than any of their vision-based divine skills, and allowed him to be even moreposed.


    Touch the sword! [Tian Ze, Superior Treasure!] Put down the sword!


    Touch the sword! [Crimson me, Low-grade Dao Artifact!] Put down the sword!


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    Yang Ji continued to observe, with the information of each sword imprinting itself in his mind.


    "Senior brother, which sword do you think our junior brother will ultimately choose?" Hao Yun asked with a curious smile.


    "That Xuanhuang, as well as that Li Hen, and also that Zhen Yue, these three swords, I actually can''t see through them. The sword-sealing art within is extraordinary, hiding the true nature of the swords and making it impossible to discern their grade. These three swords have bewildered many, and it seems that a lot of disciples are hesitating, wondering whether to select one from these three.


    I''ve noticed that our junior brother also spends more time looking at these swords, so I think he might choose one of them," Wang Tianli pondered aloud.


    "Unable to discern the grade, it seems like a gamble on luck," Hao Yun said indifferently.


    Indeed, Yang Ji had spent quite some time focusing on those three swords because the enchantments ced upon them kept evolving and transforming.


    A stream of changing information appeared before him, causing him to frown deeply.


    Fortunately, the changes in the enchantments were not endless. Through theyers andyers of surface enchantments, Yang Ji was able to see the true essence of the swords.


    The material of the Xuanhuang was top-notch, but its formation had ws, making it a semi-Dao artifact.


    The Li Hen was as genuine as theye, being a supreme low-grade Dao artifact.


    As for the Zhen Yue, it was most outrageous; the enchantments inscribed on its materials made it seem like it was made from heavy iron from the abyss, but in truth, it was just ordinary refined steel. All of its power and radiance were the result ofyer uponyer of enchantments misleading the eye, when it was actually a superior Spiritual Artifact.


    Yang Ji directly passed over these three swords and turned his attention to the others.


    [Green Rong, Low-grade Dao Artifact!]


    [Heavenly Pavilion, Supreme Treasure!]


    [Floating Snow, Mid-grade Treasure!]


    ...


    After reviewing forty-eight swords, Yang Ji turned to thest one, just when he was about to finish examining the final sword and make a choice for Tian Xing.


    His gaze suddenly fixed.


    This sword was named Zhe Long, and its de was engraved with the pattern of a True Dragon. He gently plucked the de, and with a "ng!", the True Dragon pattern shone brightly, almosting to life as if it were about to soar out.


    The Sword Light was fierce, the Sword Qi overwhelming.


    The materials were of the highest quality, obviously reaching the standard of a Dao device, but because itcked a Sword Spirit, it initially appeared to be just a semi-Dao artifact.


    But Yang Ji was stunned because as he plucked the sword, messages appeared: [Who is it, waking me up?], [Impatient!], [Have you not seen enough? Put me down and stop disturbing my sleep.]


    It was then that the grade of the sword changed: [Mid-grade Dao Artifact!]


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but inhale sharply, his body trembling quietly with excitement.


    What do you mean, no Sword Spirit!


    That dragon pattern was the Sword Spirit? It was actually a Dragon Soul, and what''s more, it was the rare [Hibernating Dragon Soul].


    This kind of dragon loves to sleep, and once asleep, it appears as if dead, making it difficult even for Mahayana experts to discern. No wonder no one could see it.


    If it weren''t for the prompt from his Golden Finger, how could Yang Ji have guessed that the dragon pattern was actually a Sword Spirit!


    A mid-grade Dao Artifact, what a find!


    Yang Ji, filled with excitement, hastily grabbed the Zhe Long Sword as if it might run away.


    "Eh! Our junior brother actually chose that sword!" Wang Tianli eximed in surprise.

 Chapter 180: Chapter 136: Supreme Immortal Artifact, Thank You Senior for Assisting Me

    Sword Peak, a mountain straight as a sword, presented entirely in ck, as if coated with the patina of years, imbued with a sense of historicity, both ancient and weighty.


    This massive mountain towered tens of thousands of feet high, piercing the clouds, so that the nearby thousand-foot peaks paled inparison, looking like mere disciples standing quietly beside their venerable ancestor.


    From afar, everyone could sense the extraordinariness of Sword Peak.


    It was covered in all sorts of Flying Swords, standing silently without emanating any imposing aura or dazzling brilliance, modest and unassuming.


    It was as if it had weathered countless vicissitudes and countless years, having shed all superficial glitz to return to its original purity, giving one the sense of a realm beyond reach, transcending the mundane.


    Gazing upon it, everyone felt an inexplicable calm in their heart.


    "This is our sect''s Sword Peak!" Elder Jianyun looked on solemnly, his followers lined up behind him, sharing in the gravity of the moment.


    "Come, follow me to the mountaintop!" Elder Jianyun shattered the white clouds beneath his feet, transforming into a streak of light soaring straight towards the summit.


    The rest closely followed,nding on the mountain top.


    The entire Sword Peak was barren, with no vegetation, only the rugged rocks and those Flying Swords sheathed in stone.


    These Flying Swords seemed sealed, their radiance hidden, their Sword Qi withdrawn, breathing in unison with Sword Peak in deep silence.


    Havingnded at the summit, they looked upon the myriad of Flying Swords embedded in the stones, curiosity gleaming in their eyes.


    Suddenly, Elder Jianyun shouted low, "I shall awaken the Flying Swords!" A sword radiating brilliant light appeared in his hand and he thrust it decisively towards the peak above.


    In an instant, radiance burst forth and the entire Sword Peak trembled.


    Billions of Flying Swords rang out at once, erupting into colorful sword rainbows, bursting from their sheaths and roaring across the sky, creating a stunning spectacle of countless swords flying in unison, densely packed above like locusts, all weaving through the air.


    Sword Qi surged to the heavens, covering the sky with sword radiance!


    Such a sight dazzled the eyes and the soul, swelling the heart with excitement.


    "With myriad swords flying, you should all hurry to find a sword that resonates with you. Once the Flying Swords all return to their sheaths, no more swords can be sought. One sword per person, as for your fortune, it depends on your destiny," Elder Jianyunmanded.


    Upon hearing this, everyone shot into the sky, chasing after those Flying Swords bursting with powerful light.


    Instantly, the pursuit began, the atmosphere intense.


    Yet, there were exceptional beings who did not engage in such pursuits.


    There stood Hao Yun, quietly in the sky, with bursts of Immortal Light emanating from his body, radiating a formidable presence as he spoke authoritatively,


    "In the mortal world I am revered, and even in the Immortal Realm I can be king, let all swordse to my hand, and one day they shall surely be Immortal Artifacts!"


    A sword is a person''s opportunity, and a person is a sword''s opportunity. Those with innate excellence possess the supreme confidence of "viewing the affairs of the Immortal Realm from the mundane world."


    Hao Yun extended his hand with a casual wave in the void.


    Before long, three streaks of light in red, yellow, and white flew towards him, shing before him with a series of metallic shes.


    In the end, the yellow light prevailed, forcefully driving away the red and white lights, and settled in Hao Yun''s palm, revealing its ancient bronze sword body.


    Yang Ji noticed at a nce that the sword was actually a medium-grade Dao Device.


    A medium-grade Dao Device, already sentient, chooses its wielder as the wielder chooses it; indeed, the sword seemed to match the person''s intent.


    To have so easily obtained a medium-grade Dao Device, Yang Ji truly felt the awe of a genius, extraordinarily so.


    Hao Yun grasped the Flying Sword, let out a heartyugh, andnded back on the mountaintop, no longer searching for a sword.


    At the same time, Wang Tianli stood suspended in the void, looking around with a smile, "In my heart lies the word ''surpass,'' a word that can be elevated without limit. Let all swordse into my hand, and perhaps you can ascend with me beyond oneself. Dao Devices, Immortal Artifacts, Immortal King Artifacts, they are merely transitions, ultimately you will follow me to the pinnacle!"


    He too slowly extended his hand, and soon a streak of light flew towards him, materializing into a silver Flying Sword in his palm.


    This sword was also a medium-grade Dao Device.


    While others'' swords were obedient, his own needed taming¡ªYang Ji felt in an instant that his Zhe Long Sword had lost its allure.


    "Congrattions to Brother Wang, congrattions to Brother Hao, for having such renowned swords seek you out so quickly, truly enviable," Li Qiankun said with a light smile, suspended in the void.


    "Brother Li, you have yet to make a move; have you taken a fancy to any particr sword?" Wang Tianli asked with a smile.


    "There is indeed a sword that greatly appeals to my eyes!" Li Qiankun said with a smile, "Within my palm is the universe, and I roam the heavens and earth at will! Qiankun Sword, if not now, when?"


    ng!


    A humming sound emerged as a Flying Sword traced an arc through the air and whistled around Li Qiankun. Eventually, it settled into his palm, quieting down.


    Li Qiankun smiled as he grasped the sword, then flipped it into the world within his palm.


    This Qiankun Sword was also a mid-grade Dao Device.


    Seated within the void of Cangkong Temple, Cang Jinchanzi emanated Buddha''s light, surrounded by swirling Buddhist principles. Before long, a Flying Sword came to him of its own ord, settling between his knees.


    This sword was named the Universal Light Sword, and it too was a mid-grade Dao Device.


    Xiao Changsheng of the Changsheng Sect,ughing aloft, dered, "Unaffected by the passage of years, I am eternal as the heaven and earth. Where I am, the sword remains; Longevity Sword,e swiftly!"


    With a beckoning wave of his hand, an ancient-looking Flying Sword descended into his grasp.


    This sword was named the Longevity Sword, and again, it was a mid-grade Dao Device.


    Seeing all from the Divine Ascension Hall finding their destined swords, Fairy Linglong smiled delicately, "Wind, clouds, rain, thunder, all four paths reveal; Linglong through centuries transcends into fairyhood. Thunder Cloud Sword, do you wish to apany me to the Immortal Realm?"


    "Thunder Cloud Sword wishes to serve you as master!" A Flying Sword crackling with lightning and wreathed in electric arcs descended from the sky and stood in front of Fairy Linglong, the hilt bending slightly in a nod.


    Fairy Linglong smiled, taking hold of the hilt while gently stroking the sword de, tender affection filling her eyes.


    The other true sessors and Quasi True Sessors, not having in the Dao Cmity and not possessing the origin of the Great Dao within,cked the profound energy and foundation to have Dao Devicese to them automatically, hence they were chasing after swords of destiny in the sky.


    However, all who could be true sessors were no ordinary beings. Even if they had yet to y the Dao Tribtion, possessing tremendous destiny and fortune, many quickly found their destined swords.


    Yang Ji knew that each Dao Device possessed its own temperament, so he refrained from chasing blindly, instead observing and feeling the distinctive Sword Qi emitted by the Flying Swords.


    Only withpatible auras could there be a mutual bond, leading to more seamless use in the future and greater power.


    Magical treasures, akin to a third hand, require prudent selection.


    While Yang Ji was observing, a quaint Flying Sword flew leisurely through the sky like a septuagenarian elder, thick with the air of dusk.


    "Old Ancestor, you said you were tired of staying at Sword Peak, didn''t you? You wanted to see the world outside. Why did you not choose one of the Dao children to follow earlier?" A childish voice queried softly from within the sword.


    "With my esteemed status, how could I let them simply beckon me away? Where would I put my old face?"


    "Old Ancestor, if you won''t show your power proactively, they will not discover you. Don''t you want to repair your sword body and regain your former glory?"


    "What glory... Those are all stories I made up to deceive you," a slightly sorrowful and aged voice responded from the quaint sword.


    "s, the next time those Dao childrene, it will be another millennium. Old Ancestor, why notpromise just this once?"


    "There''s nothing topromise. I won''t fly into their hands on my own. If they haven''t discovered me, it just means there''s no fate between us. I¡ª" Before he could finish, he felt something strange happening to his sword body.


    "Eh, Old Ancestor, it seems that you have been grasped by someone."


    "It turns out to be a damaged Supreme Immortal Artifact." Yang Ji was shocked as he grasped the ancient broken sword, revealing its origins.


    At these words, the broken sword subtly quivered.


    "Ah, Old Ancestor, he called you a Supreme Immortal Artifact? Is this not a treasure second only to the Immortal King Artifact? So the stories you told were all true!" A neighboring radiant Flying Sword stopped and hummed with Sword Qi, quietly transmitting its voice.


    Without response, nor attempting to escape Yang Ji''s grasp, the broken sword fell silent, epitomizing the ordinary.


    "Senior, I know that you were once extraordinary, a Supreme Immortal Artifact. Now affected by the plight of being broken, you still yearn for more than mediocrity. Are you willing to apany me and forge new glory together?" Experience exclusive tales on m v|l e''-NovelBin


    Yang Ji held the broken sword, seeing no response or resistance, he continued, "I may be humble, merely at the Nascent Soul Peak, and I have not yet in the Dao. But my ambition is to cut through Dao, and one day reign in the Immortal Realm."


    As he spoke, he let the Immortal King Illusion, condensed from his aspiration to be immortal within his mind, seep into the broken sword.


    Suddenly, an elderly voice emerged, "What is your name?"


    "I am Yang Ji!


    "Yang Ji? Your ambition is not small, aiming to be an Immortal King! Recognizing me is the predetermined fate of these millions of years. I have slept an epoch at Sword Peak; today, I shall apany you and see how far your ambition to ascend to immortality can take us!"


    "Thank you for your assistance, senior!" Yang Ji ced the broken sword in the void, bowed with hands sped before him, and rejoiced inwardly.

 Chapter 181: Chapter 137: Top-Level Tea Party

    ```


    "Senior, how much strength can you exert now?" Yang Ji casually asked.


    "I''m afraid I am going to disappoint you. Even though I was once a supreme immortal artifact, my sword body has been damaged, the formation is iplete, and even I, the sword spirit, have been severely injured. Despite resting for an eon, I can only exhibit the power of a medium-grade dao device," the ancient voice slowly rose from the broken sword again.


    A medium-grade dao device?


    Yang Ji was already very satisfied and said, "Senior, rest assured, I will repair your sword body andplete the formations, restoring you to your former glory!"


    "If you truly intend so, I am willing to walk the path of immortality with you!" The ancient voice seemed to make a certain decision as it spoke.


    "Thank you, Senior!" Yang Ji was delighted in his heart, took the broken sword, and flew downwards.


    "Junior Brother ising down," Wang Tianli said to Hao Yun.


    "Junior Brother, have you found a sword artifact?" Hao Yun asked with a smile.


    "I did find a sword, but it''s far fromparable to the medium-grade dao devices my senior brothers have obtained," Yang Ji said with augh.


    Elder Jianyun saw himing down and looked at him no differently.


    Because this broken sword was indistinguishable among the many swords, it waspletely unremarkable, and even Elder Jianyun, an elder of the Immortal Sword Sect, didn''t recognize the true identity of this sword.


    After all, an eon is too long a time, long enough to trace back to the era of Elder Gu Xinghe.


    Otherwise, the Immortal Sword Sect would have already sent its disciples to engage with the broken sword, and it would not have been Yang Ji''s turn.


    Some things seem to be destined by fate, and that is the will of heaven.


    The event of myriad swords flyingsted for about half an incense stick''s time, and everyone who came to Sword Peak in search of swords found something.


    This harvest is considered a secret trove, and the Immortal Sword Sect would not allow them to show it.


    After all the swords were sheathed, Elder Jianyun led the group away from Sword Peak.


    On the way, they were stopped by Jian Xiaoyao, who smiled and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I have prepared a tea banquet in Xiaoyao Heavenly Domain, and friends from other sects are already waiting there. Please follow me to the Heavenly Domain for a visit."


    "You all go ahead and mingle with others. The elders of your sects are discussing matters with our Sect Master at the Celestial Sword Pavilion, and you won''t be able to return to your sects today," Elder Jianyun said with a smile. After speaking, he transformed into a streak of flowing light and left, handing over the responsibility of hosting to Jian Xiaoyao.


    "A tea meeting?" Yang Ji felt a sudden unease in his heart upon hearing this.


    "Junior Brother, what''s wrong?" Wang Tianli noticed his expression was off and couldn''t help but ask softly.


    "Nothing, Senior Brother," Yang Ji shook his head.


    "Since Brother Jian has extended such a warm invitation, it would be rude not to attend!" Li Qiankun said with a smile.


    "Then everyone, please follow me!" Jian Xiaoyao smiled, and immediately led the way. The group closely followed.


    Passing through clouds and fog, the group quickly arrived at a ce with scenery so beautiful it seemed like the Nine Heavens, full of countless floating peaks andyered pces.


    Jian Xiaoyao led everyone into the most majestic pce.


    Inside the main hall, heirs and sessors of various sects had already taken their seats, and Yang Ji and the others were also seated ording to Jian Xiaoyao''s arrangement.


    With all the talents gathered together, the atmosphere was fervent.


    ```


    Seeing that the long table was alreadyden with Spirit Fruits, fine wines, and exquisite teas, Yang Ji''s heart quietly eased.


    But before he could fully exhale, Fairy Linglongughed and said, "Since it is such a rare gathering today, and we''re using the grounds of Xiao Yao, I wish to share this Five-colored Immortal Lotus that I obtained from the Immortal Spirit Sea with everyone."


    With a single wave of her hand, the lotus shining with spiritual light appeared on the table, and then, as sword light shed by, she evenly divided the lotus into thirty portions, each falling neatly in front of everyone present.


    Sitting beside her, Fang Tianzhe smiled and said, "Since Fairy Linglong is so generous, I, Fang Tianzhe, cannot be stingy either. I have a bottle of Divine Refining Elixir, which I invite everyone to taste."


    With a flip of his palm, he took out an exquisitely crafted bottle, then with a toss, the bottle automatically flew up, pouring half a cup evenly into the cups in front of everyone.


    "This Divine Refining Elixir is a wonderful thing that can strengthen the Primordial Spirit. Since Brother Fang has presented such an item, I will share this Bone Forging Celestial Ginseng with everyone.


    This celestial ginseng can strengthen bones and refine flesh, and a single bite can increase one''s strength by a hundred thousand catties," Li Qiankun said with a smile, taking out a green-colored ginseng and evenly distributing it to everyone.


    "I have the Buddha Fruit of Creation! I invite everyone to have a taste!" Jin Chanzi said with a smile, taking out thirty fist-sized golden fruits and with a wave of his hand, the fruits steadilynded in front of everyone.


    These fruits were extraordinary, with a strong Buddhist essence and astonishing Buddhist principles, as if they were the relics of Buddha himself.


    "It''s actually the Buddha Fruit of Creation. It is said that eating one can speed up the condensation of one''s Inner World and the birth of life, which is quite remarkable." The crowd marveled at Jin Chanzi''s generosity, for if these thirty Buddha Fruits of Creation were to be auctioned, they were estimated to fetch a sky-high price of over a billion.


    Yang Ji was secretly astounded; these cultivators were truly dripping with wealth, bringing out only the finest treasures.


    The Five-colored Immortal Lotus could extend one''s lifespan, the Divine Refining Elixir could empower the Primordial Spirit, the Bone Forging Celestial Ginseng could fortify the physique; all these were exceptional treasures.


    The Buddha Fruit of Creation was even more remarkable, capable of condensing worlds and generating life; those cultivators truly made extraordinary gestures when they lent a hand.


    "I have the Five Aggregates Treasure Blood, which consists of the blood of the ck Tortoise, Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Kylin.


    This treasured blood can help cultivators in the Divinity Transformation Realm speed up the refinement of their Immortal Body, apart from being a rare delicacy in itself," Huang Tianhua said as he took out a bottle of crimson blood and distributed it to the crowd.


    Looking at the half cup of crimson treasured blood, Yang Ji''s first sensation was its extreme vitality, with a single drop possessing the mighty effect of reviving the dead; yet now, it was being presented as a sumptuous delicacy for everyone to taste.


    The world of these cultivators was indeed different from his, the gap in their foundations too vast.


    "I have the meat of a Demon Sage Realm white phoenix, secretly prepared, and I invite everyone to have a taste!" Hong Jie Tongzi let out a sinisterugh, handing each person arge piece of meat.


    Yang Ji was secretly amazed; a Demon Sage wasparable to a human being at the Fusion stage, and the white phoenix was a powerful race with the potential to be immortal, remarkable in battle strength. He hadn''t expected Hong Jie Tongzi to have in such a being and now share its flesh for consumption.


    "I have thirty Longevity Flowers here, tart and sweet; one can extend one''s lifespan by three hundred years," Xiao Changsheng said with a gentle smile, taking out thirty crimson Longevity Flowers and distributing them to everyone.


    A treasure that could extend lifespan by three hundred years was presented so casually in front of him, making Yang Ji once again aware of his own poverty.


    "I have the Jade Insect Heavenly Egg from beyond the domain''s stars, please have a taste!" Cang Xuan said with a smile, waving his hand and in an instant, a sh of glory, and a fist-sized, translucent insect egg appeared in front of everyone.


    "Jade Insect Heavenly Egg, that''s a rare treasure. Eating it grants the flesh the ability of self-repair,parable to mastering aplete self-healing Dao Technique," Wang Tianli said with a slight smile, "With so many delicacies, it''s inevitable to crave something refreshing, and I have the Immortal Spring Liquid for that purpose."


    "Immortal Spring Liquid? The liquid containing fragments of Great Dao Principles?" The crowd was truly taken aback, all visibly moved.


    "Haha, today, by using Brother Xiao Yao''s venue, it seems we''ve also basked in Brother Wang''s glory," Li Qiankunughed heartily.


    "Not at all, not at all, as today''s rare gathering is such, I too am basking in everyone''s presence," Wang Tianli said with a modest smile.


    "I only have a Profound Feather True Flower, but it is far inferior to Brother''s Immortal Spring Liquid," Hao Yun said with a faint smile, taking out a flower shimmering with Immortal Light. This flower, human-like in appearance, was thick with Immortal Qi, seemingly on the verge of transforming and ascending at any moment.


    "Profound Feather True Flower, it is rumored to enlighten one with the true essence of ascension!" The crowd was again moved; the flower was clearly no ordinary one.


    With a smile, Hao Yun divided the flower into thirty portions and distributed them to everyone.

 Chapter 182: Chapter 138: 300 Years Later

    The next moment, everyone''s gaze turned towards Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji was slightly taken aback, appearing somewhat ufortable.


    At that moment, Hao Yun sent a telepathic message, "Junior Brother, although you are just a Nascent Soul Cultivator and not even an official sessor, you have obtained first ce at the Sword Immortal Conference. Everyone already regards you as a Quasi-Daoist; their esteem for you surpasses that of the other true sessors.


    If you have any good treasures, feel free to share them with the crowd to reflect your status as a Quasi-Daoist."


    Inwardly, Yang Ji felt extremely embarrassed. The very thing he feared hade to pass because, in reality, he was embarrassingly poor... Wait, suddenly, a burst of spiritual light surged toward him, unnoticed by the others.


    Upon closer inspection, it was a small spirit mushroom¡ªa ''Enlightenment Ganoderma'', known for its life-extending properties. Even a single bite could rify one''s thoughts, maintain a state of unity between mind and nature, and easily enter a state of enlightenment.


    This was an Enlightenment Ganoderma, indeed a top-tier spiritual object.


    Yang Ji subtly shifted his gaze and noticed that the Enlightenment Ganoderma had been stealthily passed to him by Wang Tianli, who had clearly recognized Yang Ji''s predicament.


    "Junior Brother, take it and use it. You are now the first-ce winner of the Sword Immortal Conference; you can''t let yourself lose face," Wang Tianli said with a smile, sending his message telepathically.


    "Thank you, Senior Brother. I''ll surely return the favor threefold in the future," replied Yang Ji, filled with gratitude. Without drawing attention, he took out the Enlightenment Ganoderma and said with a smile, "Here, I have an Enlightenment Ganoderma. Please everyone, have a taste!"


    With a flick of his wrist, he activated his Sword Qi, instantly splitting the Ganoderma into thirty portions, whichnded in front of everyone.


    "Enlightenment Ganoderma, this is truly a fine item," the crowdmented, their eyes lighting up. To be able to present such an item proved a substantial foundation, and everyone was convinced of Yang Ji''s great fortune and destiny. Truly worthy of being the top talent of the conference.


    "Junior Brother, another day I''ll take you to explore a secret realm and obtain some fine treasures!" Hao Yun clearly saw the exchange between the two and sent a telepathic message to Yang Ji with augh.


    "Of course, Senior Brother!" Yang Ji readily agreed. He silently vowed to himself that he would certainly acquire some impressive treasures in the future as he did not want to face such embarrassment ever again at gatherings.


    Next, it was the turn of the true sessors and Quasi True Sessors.


    Yang Ji was stimted once again as he realized that any treasure the Quasi True Sessors brought out was of immense value, and he was actually the poorest amongst all present.


    He strengthened his resolve to acquire some fine treasures, as he did not wish to experience such an ufortable situation again.


    Apart from this embarrassing incident, the tea party was harmonious and joyful. Conversations were spirited, and consuming various spiritual ingredients was indeed a delight.


    Yang Ji truly experienced the pleasures of a top-tier tea party. Not only could he savor various spiritual objects, but he also made friends.


    As the champion of the Sword Immortal Conference, he indeed stood out at the tea party, receivingpliments from many talented cultivators, and enjoyed moments of glory.


    But Yang Ji knew all too well how poverty-stricken he was behind this glory.


    After the tea party ended, the next day, Yang Ji returned to the Wuji Dao Sect with Elder Ji Shen via the Teleportation Array.


    Yang Ji immediately went to the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance and sought out Bai Bi.


    He asked her to find some heavenly treasures for subsequent tea parties; naturally, Bai Bi agreed to help.


    After picking up two bottles of fine wine from her, Yang Ji returned to the sect and presented the wine to Elder Chun Ye.


    Elder Chun Ye was indeed surprised to learn that Yang Ji had won first ce at the Sword Immortal Conference. He gave Yang Ji a long look as he epted the wine jug.


    Yang Ji simply attributed it to luck with a smile.


    Elder Chun Ye was skeptical, but he couldn''t find any evidence of Yang Ji''s capabilities.


    After sharing a few hearty drinks with Elder Chun Ye, Yang Ji left Dao Tower and then proceeded to the Mission Hall to submit his third assessment task. The review, as expected, encountered no issues.


    From then on, he truly became an official disciple of the Dao Sect, no longer subject to further assessments, allowed to stay in the sect forever.


    He also gained freedom; no longer constrained by assessment deadlines, he could manage his time as he pleased.


    Everything went smoothly. Yang Ji immediately collected the continuation techniques for the True Rigidity Divine Art and exchanged all the rewards given by the Dao Sect for an Enlightenment Pill, which he sent to the Cann Sect.


    Now free to act without restrictions and able to collect resources for cultivation annually, life seemed quite favorable.


    Yang Ji originally wanted to go out to experience the world and seek some opportunities, but in the end, he chose to enter closed-door training, nning to fullyprehend various techniques and enhance his own foundation.


    The first technique he focused on naturally was the Great Sword Realm Art.


    After a year, his Primordial Spirit left his body, splitting into billions and roaming the boundless void. With the help of the sword talisman left by his senior, Gu Xinghe, he finally sensed the location of the Sword Realm across the vast stretches of time and space.


    Sensing the Sword Realm was the first and most crucial step. Only by sensing the Sword Realm could one officially begin to master the Great Sword Realm Art.


    Time slowly passed.


    One year.


    Two years.


    Three years.


    ...


    Yang Ji''s deep contemtionsted three hundred years.


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    Three full centuries ¡ª this was the longest period he had ever spent in closed-door training since he began his cultivation, and it was the one with the greatest rewards.


    ''Name: Yang Ji''


    ''Root Bone: Superb''


    ''Lifespan: 533/1520''


    ''Realm: Nascent Soul Third Realm (110592000/110592000)''


    ''Cultivation Techniques: Ling Water Technique (Low-Grade), True Rigidity Divine Art (Dao Rank)''


    ''Techniques: Water Tracing Sword Technique (Perfected), Light Body Skill (Perfected)''


    ''Great Divine Powers: Humanoid Weaponry Volume One (Perfected), Volume Two (Perfected), Volume Three (Perfected), Volume Four (Beginner)''


    ''Great Divine Powers: Gui Cang Sword Technique [Dao of Li Sword (Perfected Sword Spirit)], [Shocking Sword Dao (Perfected Sword Spirit)], [Dao of Xun Sword (Perfected Sword Spirit)], [Dao of the Kui Sword (Perfected Sword Spirit)], [Dao of the Kan Sword (Perfected Sword Spirit)], [Dao of Gen Sword (Perfected Sword Spirit)], [Dao of Kun Sword (Perfected Sword Spirit)], [Dao of Qian Sword (Perfected Sword Spirit)]''


    ''Great Divine Powers: Yin Yang Separation at Dawn (Perfected), Zhou Tian Nuoyi (Perfected), Soaring Earth Golden Light (Perfected), Thousand Transformations Technique of the Heavenly Demons (Perfected)''


    ''Great Divine Powers: Nine Nether w (Perfected), Silent Extermination Kick (Perfected), Asura Finger (Perfected), Demon God''s Wrath (Perfected), Great Soul Condensation Technique (Perfected), Soul Grinding Tune (Perfected), Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique (Perfected), Great Body Disintegration Technique of the Heavenly Demons (Perfected), Earth Start Shifting Technique (Perfected)''


    ''Supreme Dao Rank Formation: Three Immortals Formation (Perfected)''


    ''Supreme Sword Technique: Great Sword Realm Art (Perfected)''


    With an unswerving heart, Yang Ji remained in closed-door training for three hundred years, devoting himself entirely to theprehension of techniques, and his gain was nothing short of astonishing.


    The beginner stage of Humanoid Weaponry Volume Four transformed his bodily strength drastically into that of a Low-grade Dao Artifact, making him extremely formidable.


    Apart from this physical cultivation technique that required continuous tempering of the body, all other techniques requiring profoundprehension were perfected.


    Even the Three Immortals Formation and the Great Sword Realm Art were perfected, and at this moment, his foundation had truly reached an unprecedented level.


    Yang Ji felt an unparalleled strength within him, and in a battle among equals, he truly experienced the word ''invincible.''


    Beyond the gains in techniques, over these three hundred years, he also managed to condense three Dharma Images of Heaven and Earth, refining true clones of himself.


    Now, when deploying the Three Immortals Formation, the power that burst forth was truly iparable to before.


    From this point on, Yang Ji truly embarked on the path of rising to prominence.


    (Next, Yang Ji is about to start umting wealth.)

 Chapter 183: Chapter 139: The Deal with Xianlai Restaurant (Part One)

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    Three hundred years, two Supreme Divine Powers perfected, in addition to over ten Great Divine Powers.


    With such a foundation, Yang Ji did not know if his current strength was enough to be a true inheritor.


    However, to be safe, he was not in a hurry to break through to the Divinity Transformation Realm.


    Once he broke through, if he wanted to be a true inheritor, he would have to enter the Battlefield of the Myriad Realms within ten years.


    At that time, he would face the talents from the Three Thousand Great Realms, the Infinite Minor Realms, all striving to be true inheritors.


    One could only imagine how intense thepetition would be.


    And once he overpowered the talents of the myriad worlds and became a true inheritor, he would not only be recognized as such in his Sect but in all the myriad worlds.


    In the days that followed, as he walked among the myriad heavens, beings of any race would regard him with greater esteem for the name of "true inheritor".


    To be a true inheritor, one certainly needs strength, but luck is also a factor.


    If, during the assessment to be a true inheritor, one does not encounter a monstrous genius with the potential to be a Dao child, then the process will be much easier.


    If luck is not on one''s side and one runs into monstrous geniuses with the potential of a Dao child, like Wang Tianli, Li Qiankun, and Huang Tianhua, bing a true inheritor would be harder than ascending to the heavens, and one careless move could lead to elimination.


    So, achieving true inheritance depends on both strength and luck;cking either one won''t suffice.


    However, if you possess absolute strength, if you have the power to disregard the talents of all other realms, then you can forcibly carve a path of destiny.


    At that time, you be luck itself, and even evil incarnate must retreat in your presence.


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    Then, with absolute strength, he could sweep across all the talents of the myriad worlds and im the honor of being the top true inheritor. The significance of that time would be immensely profound.


    First, it meant the convergence of the destiny of heaven and earth, invisible and intangible, yet highly valued by everyone.


    Second, one could obtain a Supreme Divine Power.


    Among the myriad worlds, all forces participating in the selection for true inheritor would offer a Supreme Divine Power as a reward for the one to achieve the top true inheritance to choose from.


    It can be said that, if Yang Ji earned the reputation of the top true inheritor, he would have the privilege to choose one Supreme Divine Power from those offered by the various forces.


    If he felt that the Supreme Divine Power offered by the Dragon Race was good, then he could choose the Dragon Race''s Divine Power.


    If he felt that Holy Race''s Supreme Divine Power was better, he would choose the Holy Race''s Divine Power.


    If he preferred the Supreme Divine Power of the Demon Race, then he would opt for the Demon Race''s Divine Power.


    At that time, he would indeed be the center of attention in the myriad worlds, a sight of infinite glory.


    This would amount to plundering the destiny of many forces in the myriad worlds, making the Dao Cmities one encounterster in the journey towards bing a Dao child somewhat weaker.


    This is an unparalleled fortune, and all those participating in the selection for true inheritor would go mad for it, striving to be the first.


    Which is why some spent over a thousand years umting their foundation, choosing to break through only when nearing the limit of the Nascent Soul, all for the "weakening of the Dao Cmity".


    There are geniuses, intent on bing the top true inheritor, who would continuously avoid those who posed a threat, only to find in the end that every avoidance was actually a loss. The invisible destiny would not allow them to be the top true inheritor; there would always be a dark horse to defeat them.


    In the great battles of the world, what is valued is being sharp and invincible, bravely pushing forward. Opting to retreat means you''ve already lost the qualification to contend for being the first.


    Speaking of the top true inheritor.


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    At the tea party three hundred years ago, Yang Ji chatted with the others and learned that his two senior brothers, Wang Tianli and Hao Yun, were once the first true disciples.


    Wang Tianli had chosen the supreme divine power of the God Race¡ªthe Kingdom of Gods!


    Hao Yun had chosen the supreme divine power of the Immortal n¡ªFeathered Transformation to a Flying Immortal!


    However, there was a restriction on the divine powers they had chosen; they could only cultivate it themselves and were forbidden from passing it on to a second person. If the rule was broken, they would face assassination from the powers of the Myriad Realms, not even the Wuji Dao Sect could protect them.


    Beyond the benefits of having fate converge and the ability to choose a supreme divine power, within the Sect, countless elders and disciples would seek them out by reputation. In time, a dazzling Heavenly Domain would be truly supported, showcasing the grandeur of the first true disciple.


    After bing a true disciple, the Sect would bestow a supreme divine power, but because of the status of the first true disciple, two supreme divine powers would be granted.


    In time, together with the Three Immortals Formation and the Great Sword Realm Art, one would possess five supreme divine powers¡ªsuch a profound foundation would be sufficient to challenge the Dao Cmity.


    However, all of this was but a wonderful scenario in his imagination. With so many geniuses across the Myriad Realms, Yang Ji did not dare be blindly confident that with two supreme divine powers, he could proim himself invincible.


    He would still need to humbly umte a deep foundation.


    Once the foundation had been built up to a certain level, once it manifested, the benefits that were reaped would erupt like a geyser, triggering a chain reaction and bringing some unexpected benefits.


    Understanding this, Yang Ji was in no rush to make a breakthrough.


    At the moment, he gathered his thoughts, slowly stood up, and walked towards the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    During his seclusion, he would emerge once every fifty years to get Wood Attribute Spiritual Material from Bai Bi for Shen Yin''s consumption.


    Over the years, Shen Yin had transformed into arge tree and settled into tranquility.


    Seeing her in such a state, Yang Ji knew that she was on the verge of a breakthrough, which filled him with immense joy.


    Presently, he left the Dao Peak, exited the Sect, and flew toward the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    ...


    In a VIP room within the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, Bai Bi, as usual, handed the Wood Attribute Spiritual Objects over to Yang Ji.


    Just as Yang Ji was thanking her and preparing to leave, Bai Bi stopped him and casually said, "Oh, right, I forgot to tell you something."


    "Didn''t you ask me to keep an eye out for some Spirit Fruits and Spiritual Seeds? There''s a force that is offering a Sacred Spirit Fruit Tree capable of bearing Sacred Spiritual Fruits for someone to explore a Secret Realm, are you interested?"


    "A Sacred Spirit Fruit Tree? Of course I am interested! Why didn''t you notify me formally? I almost missed it. You''re not very professional as a merchant," Yang Ji said with a sideways nce, suddenly sitting down with excitement.


    "..." Bai Bi rolled her eyes and said, "You''re really taking it? I wasn''t even nning on telling you. Others would have to invite you just for one Sacred Tree, you''re too easy to invite. Why do I feel like I''m at a loss?"


    "Easy to invite? This is a Sacred Spirit Fruit Tree we''re talking about! Although the Sacred Spiritual Fruit may not beparable to those Dao Fruits containing fragments of Great Dao Principles, it''s still among the top Spiritual Objects. With such benefits, why wouldn''t I ept?" Yang Ji looked surprised and said.


    The Sacred Spiritual Fruit might not be on par with the Buddha Fruit of Creation, but it wasn''t far off.


    More importantly, records indicate that not only is the Sacred Spiritual Fruit delicious, it also enhances one''s Spiritual Root. Just one fruit could create a genius with a supreme quality Spiritual Root, which is an immense benefit.


    If heter achieved the true discipleship and established a Heavenly Domain, these fruits could be used as rewards, given to his subordinates.


    Additionally, with the Sacred Spiritual Fruit, he would have something impressive to offer at future tea gatherings.


    "This Sacred Spirit Fruit Tree flowers once every three hundred years, bears fruit once every three hundred years, and only matures after three hundred years¡ªthat''s nine hundred years in total. How old are you now? While the Sacred Tree is desirable, how many years will it be before you can taste it? Are you really taking it?" Bai Bi asked seriously.


    "Taking it!" Considering the long-term benefits, Yang Ji nodded.

 Chapter 184: Chapter 140: Dealings with Xianlai Restaurant (Part 2)

    With the Sacred Spirit Fruit Tree, we''ll have Sacred Fruits to eat every once in a while.


    Although it takes a while for the fruits to grow, if one looks at it in the long run, it''s quite a good choice.


    "You''re actually considering it? You must have forgotten what your status is now. You are the first in the Sword Immortal Sect''s Sword Evaluation Conference, at the Quasi-Daoist Level. With such a status, do you think a single Sacred Tree is enough to hire your services once? I''ve given you so many benefits over the past few hundred years, just for the chance of hiring you once.


    Doesn''t that mean I''ve suffered a huge loss?" Bai Bi couldn''t help but huff in irritation.


    "That''s true, now that you mention it, I''ve realized how high my price has be," Yang Ji couldn''t help but ponder solemnly, "Huh? In that case, it seems I''ll need to change my appearance, to make them recognize me."


    "It''s still you who would be taking action! I don''t care, if you ept this mission, then I want to add three more chances for you to act on my behalf!" Bai Bi insisted, staring at him intently.


    "We''ve been close friends for hundreds of years, how can you just arbitrarily increase the number of times I act?" Yang Ji was startled, ncing at Bai Bi before swiftly changing tack, "If you insist on increasing the number of times I must act, it''s not impossible, but then, you have to pay more!"


    "Pay more?" Bai Bi almost spat out her tea and immediately became huffy, "You owe me money! The Medicine Pills you''ve owed me for hundreds of years, I want them now!"


    "Don''t be like that, I was just joking! Who''s who between us, we''re friends. If there''s anything you need help with in the future, just let me know as long as it''s within my ability," Yang Ji quickly stood up with a smile to appease her, pouring her another cup of tea while apologizing.


    "Hmph! That sounds more reasonable!" Bai Bi took the tea cup, ring at him resentfully.


    "So, about this mission, are you really taking it?" she asked, ncing at him.


    "If someone is offering a Sacred Spirit Fruit Tree, their power mustn''t be simple," Yang Ji inquired.


    "Xiai Restaurant!" Bai Bi said.


    "Xiai Restaurant?" Yang Ji was taken aback, then suddenly realized. Only this power would be interested in dealing with Spirit Fruits and gourmet food, even the rewards they offer are different from others.


    "What? Are you having second thoughts?" Bai Bi looked at him.


    "I''d like to understand the details before making a decision!" Yang Ji said thoughtfully.


    "Alright, this mission was posted by Xiai Restaurant in Wuji City. I''ll have their managere over and discuss it with you." Bai Bi said as she walked out of the VIP room. Soon enough, she returned with a kind-looking old man.


    Upon entering the room and seeing Yang Ji''s appearance, Bai Bi was momentarily stunned, "You...." At this moment, Yang Ji had transformed into a youth whose demeanor was neither entirely upright nor entirely evil, with a faint smirk at the corner of his mouth, making him seem somewhat sinister.


    "How may I address this gentleman?" the old man asked Bai Bi.


    "I''m Luo Xiong!" Yang Ji introduced himself with an evil smile.


    Bai Bi gave him a look and took the opportunity to say, "Fellow Daoist Luo Xiong has taken on the mission, and he wishes to know the details. Elder Bai, you can discuss the details with him, I''ll leave you two to it."


    Elder Bai nodded, and once Bai Bi had left, he got straight to the point with Yang Ji, "I believe you have seen the mission. Xiai Restaurant requires a powerful Nascent Soul Peak Expert, may I ask about your strength?"


    Yang Ji gave a coldugh and instantly activated his Silent Extermination Kick, Nine Nether w, and Asura Finger.


    Three powerful Divine Skills auras seeped out, immediately causing Elder Bai to take on a serious expression, "Three greatpleted Divine Skills! Are you a Demon Cultivator?"


    "Indeed, three greatpleted Divine Skills!" Yang Ji said with a dark smile, "I wonder if such strength is worthy of your esteemed notice?"


    Although the Silent Extermination Kick, Asura Finger, and Nine Nether w were Heavenly Demon Divine Skills, plenty of Human Race Demon Cultivators cultivated them too. Now that he had unleashed them, there was no fear of suspicion.


    "Indeed, that works well. Since you are a demonic cultivator, you even better meet our requirements!" Elder Bai suddenly said with a chuckle.


    "Oh? Could you borate on that, senior?" Yang Ji''s smile faded slightly as his expression showed a hint of surprise.


    "Our Xiai Restaurant, along with other forces in the outer starry sky, have discovered a unique star. Inside this star is its own world, which, to our astonishment, contains a secret realm."


    "Upon exploration, we found that if an expert who has solidified their inner world enters, their cultivation will be suppressed by that secret realm. Even those at the Divinity Transformation Realm, who have merely formed a nascent version of an inner world, will have their cultivation suppressed upon entry.


    However, Nascent Soul Cultivators who haven''t solidified an inner world can exert their full strength when they go in."


    "Xiai Restaurant is in need of a Nascent Soul Realm expert to help explore the secret realm, hence we posted this task. The reward is a mature Sacred Spirit Fruit Tree," Elder Bai slowly exined.


    "Xiai Restaurant is a major force with many under itsmand; don''t tell me there isn''t a single powerful Nascent Soul Cultivator?" Yang Ji asked with a sly smile.


    "There are, but they are inconvenient to dispatch," Elder Bai replied with a smile.


    "Could you borate on that, senior?" asked Yang Ji, narrowing his eyes.


    "We''re not really looking for someone to go explore the secret realm and fight; we need them to retrieve corpses!" Elder Bai suddenly said mysteriously.


    "Retrieve corpses?" Yang Ji asked, puzzled.


    "There will be many races entering the secret realm this time: the Yaksha n, the Star Beast n, the Demon Race, and so on. Your task is merely to keep an eye on them. If any should fall, you must collect their bodies at the earliest opportunity and store them in the Jade Cauldron.


    Once the exploration of the secret realm is over, just bring the bodies out and hand them over to us," Elder Bai stated.


    "..." Yang Ji was taken aback and said, "You from Xiai Restaurant are asking me to collect these bodies; you wouldn''t be nning to..." He suddenly thought of dragon meat.


    "You are a clever man, my friend!" Elder Bai burst intoughter.


    Yang Ji inwardly eximed no wonder, no wonder they said a demonic cultivator would be more suitable; indeed, for such a task, a demonic cultivator was an excellent choice.


    However, collecting corpses? The task somehow felt odd to him.


    "Our Xiai Restaurant is known for procuring ingredients; you need not look so concerned, my friend. If you are unwilling, we will have to find someone else," Elder Bai remarked.


    "I am actually willing to take on this task! But let''s be clear upfront, I''m only responsible for collecting bodies, not for killing. And that Sacred Tree must be paid to me first," said Yang Ji, although he felt a bit squeamish, he maintained a serious demeanor.


    "The tree can be given to you first, but let''s have an understanding; if indeed some other races perish inside and you fail to retrieve a single corpse, don''t me us for taking back the Sacred Tree when youe out," Elder Bai said with a faint smile.


    "Agreed!" Yang Ji nodded readily.


    "Then, I hope our cooperation will be a pleasure," Elder Bai said, smiling faintly.


    "By the way, senior, will it be just me?" Yang Ji suddenly asked.


    "Since there is no actual killing, for such a task, the fewer people, the better," Elder Bai said with augh. "We at Xiai Restaurant are merchants; we only do business. The matter of taking action will still depend on you, my friend."


    "Of course, the secret realm should contain numerous treasures. Whatever you obtain inside is yours to keep; Xiai Restaurant will not ask for them. If you find some good items, you can even sell them to us."


    "The price is negotiable!"


    (Thanks to liyeting for the 500 coin reward, to Shakespeare said for the 100 coin reward, and to hunanlp for the 100 coin reward.)

 Chapter 185: Chapter 141: Silver Tree Pattern, Ancient God of Nine Stars

    The two reached an agreement, and the transaction was concluded swiftly.


    Elder Bai was quite generous, with a sh of spiritual light between his fingers, he directly brought out a sacred tree the size of a palm.


    "I have used Divine Skills to shrink it, and in two hours, the tree will grow to a hundred zhang tall. Does young friend have a storage treasure capable of holding it?"


    Yang Ji nced over and saw that the sacred spiritual fruit tree looked as though it was cast from gold, resplendent with golden light; the branches twisted like golden dragons, exuding an aura of ancient vigor.


    Special silver tree patterns spread across its trunk, appearing and disappearing as if the sacred tree was breathing.


    These patterns held the mystery of the sacred spirit fruit tree, the profound gift from heaven and earth that allowed it to bear sacred spiritual fruits.


    The fruits had the power to enhance one''s spiritual root, and their miraculous effects were surely linked to these silver patterns.


    Yang Ji was captivated, feeling an inexplicable pull towards the tree, wanting to take a closer look, but Elder Bai''s voice brought him back to reality.


    "Young friend?"


    "Oh, senior, I do have a storage treasure!" Yang Ji smiled as he regained hisposure, receiving the sacred spiritual fruit tree and cing it inside Mount Sea World, his mind still reying the image of the tree. After pondering for a moment, he asked,


    "Senior, are the silver tree patterns on each sacred spiritual fruit tree not much different from each other?"


    "While there are some differences between trees, the basic structure is quite simr," Elder Bai replied.


    Yang Ji nodded thoughtfully.


    "Let''s go, we''ll head to the outer space and wait. In three days, we''ll join forces with other powers to explore that secret realm!" Elder Bai stood up as he spoke, and Yang Ji followed him.


    Xiai Restaurant is a great power with the ability to break through worlds and travel to outer space.


    Yang Ji and Elder Bai used the realm teleportation array and quickly arrived in the outer space.


    The outer space was boundless, a perfect embodiment of death and nothingness. At a nce, the spiritual energy was thin,cking vitality, utterly deste.


    Yet within the vastness of space, there were many flourishing star domains.


    For instance, the star domain once held by Mu Yuan, the Great Sage of Taiyuan Dao Sect, was once a massive domain teeming with life.


    It''s a pity that its past glory turned to ruins two hundred thousand years ago.


    Outer space is a paradise for heavenly demons and star bandits who plunder resources from major star domains, amassing great wealth.


    However, given the vastness of space, it''s quite challenging to encounter heavenly demons and star bandits.


    In this outer space, the distance betweens can easily exceed a billion miles.


    Some are even trillions of miles apart, and ordinary cultivators who venture here would probably die of despair trying to fly from one to another.


    Although Yang Ji practiced the Technique of Golden Light Traversing the Earth, his speed still fell far short of the true speed of light. To reach that speed, one must be a Void Refining Cultivator andprehend the Great Dao Principle.


    He could use the power of heaven and earth to teleport, but the range was quite limited; teleporting a mere hundred miles was nothingpared to the speed of a primordial spirit venturing out of the body, which could traverse tens of thousands of miles in an instant.


    Sometimes Yang Ji even pondered, with the fleeting nature of flesh, is the ascension of the primordial spirit the true path?


    Is the heavenly demon the most logical race?


    Heavenly demons are beings of spiritual thoughts, simr to primordial spirits, able to disperse and form at will, to derive from flesh and blood, and to move at extreme speeds in thought, naturally capable of wandering star domains unrestricted by things like air or physical form, truly possessing endless advantages.


    But nature has endowed every race with its own advantages, and if the human race has be a major race, it certainly must have its extraordinary aspects.


    Yang Ji understood this point. While his thoughts drifted, Elder Bai had already traversed the cosmos with him, advancing billions of miles.


    Elder Bai, being a Fushion Great Sage, had a fully formed inner world within himself. This inner world could contain Mount Sumeru within a mustard seed, infinite in size and capable of enveloping an entire star field.


    With such a vast inner world, the power of heaven and earth that could be connected was endless and could also resonate with celestial stars, generating a powerful gravitational pull.


    With a single step, Elder Bai crossed vast distances, as if the endless power of heaven and earth, along with the gravitational force of stars, propelled him forward¡ªa single step covering millions of miles, truly terrifying to the extreme.


    Star fields shed by beneath their feet, and in a short while, the two stopped in front of a colossal blue star.


    "We have arrived," Elder Bai said indifferently.


    Yang Ji gathered his wandering thoughts and looked ahead, finding the star to be about the size of Jupiter. It was then that the sudden message disyed: [Transformed from the Ancient God of Nine Stars.]


    "This star was actually transformed from the body of an Ancient God?"


    Yang Ji was startled. The Ancient Gods were an extremely formidable race; their body refining techniques were said to be the finest across all the myriad realms. No other race, not even the defensively invincible Dragon Race, couldpare to them.


    An ordinary Ancient God was one thing, but this was actually the Ancient God of Nine Stars¡ªa powerful existenceparable to a Tribtion Immortal of the Human Race.


    How could such a mighty being have died?


    And be a star¡ªhow many years must have passed since its death?


    No wonder there was a world contained within; it must have been the inner world cultivated by the Ancient God during its life.


    At that moment, Yang Ji turned his head to look at Elder Bai and, after a quick thought, asked, "Senior, howe there is a world inside this star?"


    "I''m not entirely sure, but there are many such minor worlds in the myriad realms, most of which are created by cultivators. The world inside this is probably the same, just that it''s ownerless. It contains a wild, primordial aura, so it should have existed for many years, and there are likely many treasures inside," Elder Bai exined.


    Sporting a sudden smile, Elder Bai continued, "Treasure stirs the human heart. If there are any Spiritual Objects inside, it is inevitable that bloodshed will ensue. When the timees, be clever and clean up when scavenging¡ªmake sure they don''t discover any trace of your actions."


    "Senior, don''t worry. I have mastered a technique of transformation; I will handle it impably, leaving no trace that could lead back to the Xiai Restaurant behind you," Yang Ji said with a sly smile.


    "Hmm? Your words remind me¡ªI too need to change my appearance. If someone were to recognize me and connect it to my Xiai Restaurant, it could bring unnecessary trouble," Elder Bai said with augh, also altering his appearance.


    "Senior, there is something I don''t understand. Are those corpses really more valuable than the treasures in the Secret Realm? Since we found such a realm, why hasn''t Senior sent anyone to explore it?" Yang Ji inquired.


    Elder Bai pondered, then responded, "Let me put it this way: The Xiai Restaurant has a huge reputation, and our culinary skills are unrivaled in all the realms. A Nascent Soul Realm Demon King, once processed, can be worth as much as an inferior-grade Treasure Device. And that''s just a regr Demon King. Should it be a demon of an extraordinary lineage, its value could double."


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    "What? It''s that profitable?" Yang Ji eximed,pletely taken aback by the sheer magnitude of the profit margin.


    Elder Bai smiled and said, "The desire for taste is the greatest of cravings; even cultivators who have forsaken food cannot resist the temptation of a delicious meal. Eating! It''s something that will never go out of fashion under the heavens. The Xiai Restaurant is a ce of elegance with top-notch culinary skills, naturally prompting them to spend willingly."


    "But apart from demons, can the corpses of other races also fetch a high price?" Yang Ji continued to ask.


    "You don''t understand. Demons aremon in the Taichu World, and many have tasted them¡ªthey''re not that special. But other races like the Yaksha, Undead Race, Spirit Race, Dragon Race, and such are rarer in the Taichu World, which makes them more coveted, and their value definitely doubles," Elder Bai exined with augh.


    "Are human tastes really that heavy? They even eat the Undead?" Yang Ji frowned and questioned.


    "The desire for taste is the most curious and adventurous. People always want to try what they haven''t tasted before. It''s not unusual for mortals to eat roasted toxic bugs, so for cultivators to consume such things is quite ordinary. Besides, it isn''t necessarily humans who eat it," Elder Bai remarked.


    Breaking into a smile, Elder Bai added, "To humans, the Undead may be considered inferior food, but to other races, they are delicacies. My Xiai Restaurant spans the Myriad Realms, so resources will naturally be utilized effectively."


    Yang Ji nodded in sudden understanding.


    As they waited, the days swiftly passed, and other powers gradually made their way over.


    (Busy today, so just one chapter. I''ll write more tomorrow.)

 Chapter 189: Chapter 143: Huge Harvest, Struck it Rich! Prospects on the Road to Invincibility

    Seeing that forces had already arrived at that treasure site, Yang Ji didn''t stop for a moment, using his "Soaring Earth Golden Light" technique, he moved with extreme speed towards that location.


    "Dragon Blood Fruits! They''re Dragon Blood Fruits!" The Stone People n who had arrived at the Ten Thousand-Foot Blood Peak, which was filled with reddish-orange fruits, immediately eximed in excitement.


    "Dragon Blood Fruits are treasures that can extend one''s lifespan, hurry, let''s pick them all!" a member of the Stone People n shouted.


    "Do not pick them, these Dragon Blood Fruits are not yet ripe. If we pick them now, they will all be ruined," suddenly, a powerful member of the Stone People n spoke out.


    "Senior brother, what should we do?"


    "This Blood Peak is no ordinary ce, it actually grows Dragon Blood Herbs. Clearly, it''s nourished by Dragon Blood," the leading Stone Person said calmly and raised his hand, pointing towards the Blood Peak. A beam of earthy yellow light shot out and struck the peak with a bang, sending stone chips flying to reveal the crimson, translucent interior, gleaming like blood jade.


    At that moment, the leader''s pupils abruptly contracted, his breaths growing heavy as if to confirm his guess. He flicked his fingers again, and ten beams of earthy yellow light shot out rapidly, hitting the top, middle, and bottom parts of the Blood Peak.


    Stone chips exploded revealing the same crimson crystals inside, flickering with blood light and exuding a violent aura.


    "Is this... Dragon Blood Crystal? Good heavens! Is this entire mountain made of Dragon Blood Crystal?" The leader of the Stone People n was inwardly shaken. This person was clearly extraordinary, knowledgeable, and recognized the crystal.


    "What? Dragon Blood Crystal?" The other Stone People n members were shocked upon hearing this, "How can there be Dragon Blood Crystals here? Could this world have been formed by a powerful member of the Dragon Race? Is this a Dragon Race''s graveyard?"


    The group was shaken, then ecstatically said, "How much is such a huge mountain of Dragon Blood Crystal worth? We''ve struck it rich! Let''s use our Divine Skills to shatter this Blood Peak and share it. With the Dragon Blood Crystal, the Dragon Blood Herbs rooted in it can survive, and naturally, the Dragon Blood Fruits can be nurtured to ripeness."


    "Right, there''s no time to dy, let''s get to it before other forces arrive to im a share, or we''ll be at a huge loss." In no time at all, the fifteen Stone People n members reached an agreement and decided to use Great Divine Power to st it apart.


    But as soon as they flew close to the Blood Peak and were about to use their Divine Skills, a series of deep growls suddenly came from inside the peak, and an overpowering, ferocious presence awoke.


    In the midst of the Stone People''s astonishment, from the honeb-like pitch-ck caverns on top of the Blood Peak, huge creatures began to emerge one after another.


    These creatures resembled golden dragons, their bodies were golden yellow, and they weaved through the void, clouds and mist following on both sides of their bodies.


    "Are these dragons? No, with one horn and one w, these are Serpents! How can there be so many Serpents here? Could it be that the snakes here have eaten the Dragon Blood Crystal and transformed into Serpents?" the Stone People n members were shocked, their expressions grave as they began to focus seriously.


    These Serpents were over ten zhang long, each as thick as a water bucket.


    At this moment, with hundreds suddenly appearing and coiling in the sky, their breaths forming clouds and rain, they emitted an extremely formidable presence.


    Each one wasparable to a Nascent Soul Peak, and with hundreds soaring in the air, their ferocious might was indeed terrifying.


    Especially the top three, who emitted an extraordinary aura. They had a pair of ws on their bellies, and as they breathed in and out, faint Dragon Roars could be heard, already possessing some of a dragon''s majesty!


    In the Myriad Realms, the Dragon Race is one of the major ns, alongside the Human Race, God Race, Holy Race, Immortal n, Heavenly Demon, Demon Race, Netherworld n, and others.


    Though the Ancient Gods n and the Battle Race are powerful, they do not have many members, so they cannot be considered major ns, only strong ns.


    To be considered a major n, the prerequisite is to be a strong n, and moreover, there has to be arge number of them. These ns all possess immense Divine Skills and are powerful.


    Ordinary ns dare not underestimate these major ns when they encounter them and are even naturally suppressed by them.


    At this moment, seeing the hundreds of Serpents, the expressions of the Stone People n became extremely grave.


    The Stone People n is known for their defense, but their defenses are fragile like tofu under dragon ws. Many Dragon Race members enjoy peeling off the hard outer stone skin of the Stone People n to eat the tender flesh inside.


    This seems to be a natural suppression within their bloodlines. Some timorous Stone People subconsciously took a couple of steps back at the sight of the sharp ws of the hundreds of Serpents.


    At the rear, one of the Stone People, noticing the fear of his n, shed a hint of mockery in his eyes. He was actually a Heavenly Demon in disguise. Your adventure continues at m v|l-e''-NovelBin


    The Heavenly Demons feed on the creatures of the Myriad Realms and are extremely formidable. From his greedy appearance, if he wasn''t afraid of revealing his identity, he would probably have flown into the Serpent group and indulged himself.


    Because Heavenly Demons are essentially thoughts and intents, formless and ethereal, ordinary Dragon Race Divine Skills cannot harm him. If they were to invade his mind, they would instead reveal faults instantly and die a miserable death.


    The three leading Serpents, upon seeing the actions of the Stone People n, also shed a hint of scorn in their eyes, human-like in their disdain.


    One of the Serpents had a particrly fierce light in its eyes, and with a sweep of the ws on its belly, five rays of dazzling golden light tore through the void, instantlytching onto the bodies of several nearby Stone People, cleaving them in two with a slicing noise.


    Blood rained down, apanied by screams.


    "What? This is the Dragon Cmity w, how does this Serpent know a Dragon Race Divine Skill?" a member of the Stone People n cried out in fear.


    Yang Ji, who had hurried over and witnessed this scene, was also surprised. These pythons had merely absorbed some Dragon Blood from the Dragon Blood Crystals, but not only had they developed high intelligence, they had even learned the Dragon Race''s Divine Skills. This was indeed quite interesting.

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    "These pythons have absorbed Dragon Blood and transformed into Serpents, with extraordinary potential to evolve into True Dragons. Your Mount Sea Worldcks some vibrancy, just right to add a few Serpents to brighten things up.


    Moreover, after you be a true disciple, these Serpents could also serve as Mountain Guardian Divine Beasts, andter when you travel, you could even have a dozen Serpents pull your carriage, adding to your grandeur," the Immortal Elder said.


    "I have taken a real liking to these Serpents, especially the top three; they are not to be missed. Riding Serpents in the future would be a great pleasure," Yang Ji said, his eyes shining bright.


    "Damn Serpents! Behold my Indestructible Rock Armor!" The leader of the Stone People shouted in anger upon witnessing several kinsmen killed on the spot. His fingers danced swiftly, shing with talismanic runes, and in an instant, crackle crackle crackle!


    Ayer of cyan, ancient-looking armor had already covered his entire body, giving off an unshakeable and weighty impression like that of a solid mountain.


    This was clearly a defensive Great Divine Power!


    Once the cyan armor was formed, the leading Stone Person grasped his stone axe and soared into the sky, intent on ughtering the Serpents!


    Feeling the might of this Stone Person, the flock of Serpents did not dare to be careless, each raising their dragon ws and executing the Dragon Cmity w, hundreds of golden beams slicing through the void at him, tearing at him with the intent to shred him on the spot.


    Bang bang bang!


    The leading Stone Person continuously waved his stone axe, extinguishing one golden light after another. However, there were too many, close to a hundred, and those Serpents continued to swing their dragon ws and unleash Divine Skills.


    He alone could not withstand a hundred dragons.


    Sh! Sh!


    In an instant, golden light struck his armor, with prominent white marks of shattering appearing in the blink of an eye.


    Before he could ascend to the sky and close in on the Serpents, with a boom, his cyan armor had already cracked and disintegrated into dust.


    In the end, the numbers were too uneven; it was impossible to fight against a hundred dragons, and moreover, he was not a Quasi True Sessor, just the strongest among these dozen or so Stone People, utterly unable to withstand the onught of several hundred Serpents.


    With his Divine Power broken, his stone physique was exposed, and with hundreds of Dragon Cmity ws shing towards him, if hit, he would surely be torn to pieces.


    Just at this critical moment, an angry roar came from the distance: "You insignificant Serpents dare to be violent; courting death!"


    A golden radiance furiously approached from afar at lightning speed, revealing that a Stone People n''s Quasi True Sessor had brazenly arrived to kill at this very moment.


    The Stone People n''s shape was not much different from that of the Human Race, except they wereposed of stone derma, stone derma, stone bone¡ª their entire bodies were made of stone, as if they were statues carved from stone in the likeness of the Human Race.


    The arriving Quasi True Sessor of the Stone People n was quite extraordinary. Unlike the other Stone People''s gray stone bodies, his was golden, as if made of cast gold, covered with mysterious runes and appearing very powerful.


    With a single sweep of his hand, ayer of golden light immediately enveloped the endangered Stone Person. Then, raising his palm, his golden fingers erupted with golden brilliance like celestial drills, shooting upward at the Serpents.


    Spurt! Spurt! Spurt!


    His Divine Skills were very potent, piercing through a dozen Serpents in an instant and causing them heavy injuries.


    It was evident that he did not target vital areas such as their heads.


    With a flip of his hand, he took out a stone bowl the size of a millstone and tossed it into the sky. With a strong urge, the stone bowl was instantly shrouded in a misty stone fog, forming gusts of wind.


    In a moment, more than a dozen gray hurricanes rolled out, sucking in all the injured Serpents into the bowl.


    The originally immense Serpents, over ten yards long, entered the stone bowl and struggled and writhed like golden loaches.


    Clearly, it was not the Serpents that were shrinking, but rather the stone bowl was formidable, a Dao Device with a space of its own.


    Having captured a dozen Serpents, the Stone People n''s Quasi True Sessor burst intoughter and said, "Even True Dragons dare not misbehave in my presence; these little Serpents dare to be fierce. When I return, I will skin you and strip your tendons, stew your flesh and bones to feed my juniors."


    Hearing this, the Serpents in the midst of rolling clouds and rain were immediately infuriated.


    They each executed the Dragon Cmity w, attacking the strong Stone Person.


    "You cursed beasts! Do you think that just because you''ve learned a Divine Skill of the Dragon Race, you can harm me? I am of esteemed golden stone physique, even if I stand here and let you all strike, you cannot shake me!" The Quasi True Sessor of the Stone People n was extremely confident and also very domineering.


    Without using any Divine Skills, he charged straight toward the heavens, his golden stone hands constantly moving, boom boom boom! He instantaneously crushed hundreds of golden beams and rushed directly into the midst of the Serpents.


    But at that moment, the Serpents in the clouds suddenly connected head to tail, forming a pattern.


    All their magical powers were integrated together, suddenly evolving into a Five-wed Golden Dragon, engaging the Quasi True Sessor of the Stone People n in a fierce battle right away.


    "What is this? The ''Formless Array of the Heavenly Dragon''!" Yang Ji immediately recognized this Formation through the Golden Finger, shocked in his heart. He had not expected these Serpents to also know the Formation of the Dragon Race; could it be they had obtained part of the Dragon Race''s heritage through absorbing Dragon Blood?


    This Formless Array of the Heavenly Dragon was evidently extraordinary; by consolidating the power of several hundred Nascent Soul Peak Serpents, it had formed a Five-wed Golden Dragon that was not onlycking in Divine Skills but also had a strength and defense surpassing that of an actual Five-wed Golden Dragon.


    "Cursed beasts, I had not expected you to know formations!" The Quasi True Sessor of the Stone People n clearly felt some pressure and shouted angrily, the mysterious runes on his body shing, and behind him, a colossal golden Dharma Aspect appeared, the Esteemed Golden Dharma Aspect!


    This Dharma Aspect was majestic and overpowering, virtually unbreakable, almost catching up to his True Rigidity Dharma Aspect.


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    With hands like pirs that propped up the heavens, he swung them wide open, battling the Five-wed Golden Dragon, intent on tearing it apart by sheer force.


    Seeing the deadlock in the battle between the two, where neither could gain the upper hand, Yang Ji''s eyes lit up with an idea. Now was his chance.


    Below him, unbeknownst to him, the Heavenly Demon had the same thought, but acted faster, rushing out and shouting, "Senior brother, allow me to lend you a hand."


    At this moment, Yang Ji had transformed into a stone giant. His body was also of golden stone, as if cast from gold, incredibly powerful.


    "Hmm?" The Quasi True Sessor of the Stone People n, engrossed in battle, nced at the approaching Yang Ji, a surge of surprise and confusion in his mind. [Who is he? His face is unfamiliar.]


    "Senior brother, I am the closed-door disciple of Elder Shikui. I have been diligently practicing in the stone cave. Upon hearing news about this secret realm, I decided toe out for some experience," Yang Ji took a step forward and improvised.


    "Hmm?" The Heavenly Demon below looked at Yang Ji with surprise, his brows knitting together, and relinquished the thought of making a move as well.


    "Senior brother, let me temporarily im Dragon Blood Peak as a magical treasure, to avoid attracting other powers. That would cause no small trouble and hinder our treasure hunt. Once we leave the secret realm, we can discuss how to divide it up, how about that?" Yang Ji stepped onto Dragon Blood Peak and proposed.


    The Quasi True Sessor of the Stone People n secretly opened his mystic vision to inspect Yang Ji. Hesitating, he knew any dy was imprudent, as the battle here was tremendously fierce and might indeed draw other forces. By then, it would be difficult to monopolize Dragon Blood Peak anymore.


    Better for his own n to benefit than for outsiders to do so.


    Not detecting anything amiss with Yang Ji''s identity, he did not ponder any longer and nodded, saying, "Fine! Junior brother, I will hold off these serpents. You quickly im Dragon Blood Peak, and we will divide itter."


    Yang Ji smiled as a tremendous Dharma Aspect emerged behind him, also glinting with gold. This Dharma Aspect was not the Venerable Yellow, but the True Rigidity.


    However, under the concealment of the Thousand Transformations Technique of the Heavenly Demons, it appeared identical to the Venerable Yellow.


    Without any hesitation, Yang Ji controlled the Dharma Aspect to grow tens of thousands of feet tall, wrapped it around Blood Peak, and with a mighty heave, a thunderous roar ensued! The strength was truly earth-shattering, as the advantages of the True Rigidity Dharma Aspect''s power fully unfurled.


    With such a fierce exertion of force, the ground thundered and tes shattered, causing a cataclysm as if doomsday approached. Dragon Blood Peak was abruptly uprooted, and the force that radiated outwards blew up the ground where it touched, lifting a haze of dust into the sky.


    What is meant by immense divine skills? Boundless magical power?


    A mountain peak tens of thousands of feet high was uprooted just like that¡ªthis was what you call immense divine skills.


    Excited, Yang Ji held onto Blood Peak, and with a sh of light, he stored it inside the Mount Sea World.


    His heart felt exceedingly gratified as he turned his gaze towards the Five-wed Golden Dragon still in a stalemate with the Quasi True Sessor of the Stone People n.


    All of a sudden, hemanded the True Rigidity Dharma Aspect to throw a vicious punch at it.


    Two Quasi True Sessors attacking together were tremendously terrifying, rarely could any creatures of the same level withstand them.


    The Five-wed Golden Dragon, which had umted the power of hundreds of serpents, exploded with a boom, the Formation broke, and the multitude of serpents spewed blood, gravely injured.


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    Seeing this, Yang Ji showed no courtesy. With a sweep of his True Rigidity Dharma Aspect''s great hand, the three serpent dragons, each with a pair of ws on their bellies, were captured and taken into the Mount Sea World.


    Then, he disyed his divine power once again, continuously swinging hisrge hand, and the remaining serpent dragons were also one by one taken into the Mount Sea World.


    The Quasi True Sessor from the Stone People n saw this scene and immediately became anxious, hastily collecting those serpent dragons.


    With two Quasi True Sessors taking action together, those serpent dragons truly met with catastrophe. Hundreds of them were captured in an instant, while the rest, in their panic, rode the clouds away and vanished without a trace.


    At this moment, Yang Ji was truly satisfied. He retracted his Dharma Aspect, gave no warning, and transformed into a ray of flowing light that disappeared into the distance.


    "Hm?" The Quasi True Sessor from the Stone People n was taken aback by this scene and seemed to think of something. Just as anger began to surge, he saw Yang Ji return as a beam of light with a smile, saying, "Oh, right, I forgot to take something."


    With a wave of his hand, Yang Ji gathered the Stone People n corpses that had been sliced in half by the serpent dragons, and then he once again transformed into a ray of flowing light that disappeared into the distance.


    The Stone People n''s Quasi True Sessor stood dumbfounded for a moment, but after three breaths'' time, he finally reacted. He erupted into a thunderous roar and chased after Yang Ji in the direction he had left.


    "Why do I sense the aura of my own kind? Is he a Heavenly Demon?" The Heavenly Demon disguised as a member of the Stone People n paused in shock, murmuring to himself in his heart.


    In the span of three breaths, Yang Ji could undoubtedly flee very far away, and with the assistance of the Immortal Elder, his speed was even faster. The Stone People n''s Quasi True Sessor had no choice but to ept the reality of his departure with raging dissatisfaction.


    Yang Ji had made a clean getaway, delighted within his heart, looking at the Ten Thousand-Foot Blood Peak inside the Mount Sea World. This time, the harvest was indeed enormous.


    However, it wasn''t long before he got excited again, for a Primordial Spirit had discovered another treasure spot, a ce that no power had yet touched.


    Yang Ji disyed extreme speed and rushed toward that ce, flying tens of millions of miles until he finally arrived at his destination.


    Before him was a desert, a silvery desert. This desert was notrge, spanning roughly ten miles in diameter.


    Such a small desert made Yang Ji ecstatic, for it was Desert Silver, material that could forge low-grade Dao Artifacts.


    Such arge expanse of it, how many Dao Artifacts could be made?


    Yang Ji didn''t know; all he knew was that he had truly struck it rich!


    "No wonder it''s the inner world of an Ancient God, there are just so many good things!" Yang Ji clicked his tongue and said.


    "If there is a legacy of an Ancient God in this world, that would be even better. The Ancient Gods had peerless physiques, the first among the Myriad Realms. If you can find the legacy of an Ancient God, then you could forge the strongest immortal body in the Myriad Realms, and your chances of oveing the Dao Cmity would greatly increase," said the Immortal Elder.


    "If the Ancient Gods were so powerful, then why did that Nine Stars Ancient God, who wasparable to a Tribtion Immortal and stood at the pinnacle of the Lower Realm, still die? Could he have encountered the Red Dust Immortal or was he in by the Immortal Realm''s Immortals who descended to the Lower Realm?" Yang Ji pondered aloud.


    "In the myriad worlds, no matter how powerful a race is, they all have weaknesses. The weakness of the Ancient Gods is their Primordial Spirit! There are quite a few strong beings capable of killing an Ancient God.


    If you can forge an Immortal Primordial Spirit and also obtain the Ancient God''s body cultivation methods, then you truly will have no weaknesses, or at worst, weakness only due to insufficient cultivation," the Immortal Elder exined.


    "Immortal Primordial Spirit?" Yang Ji''s heart stirred. As for the Immortal Primordial Spirit technique, he did have an idea; he instantly thought of the Primordial Spirit Fruit.

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    No matter whether there were ancient god inheritances or not, collecting Desert Silver was the most urgent task at hand.


    However, as Yang Ji gazed across the vast expanse of the desert, which was not one uniform piece, he felt a bit troubled.


    He did not possess a stone bowl-like artifact capable of absorption like the Quasi True Sessors of the Stone People n, nor had he cultivated any absorbing Divine Skills.


    Such a stretch of the desert, with grains scattered everywhere and not as a whole, posed a challenge. Even if the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth wasrge enough, it would still be difficult to scoop up everything at once.


    As he grappled with the problem, an image of a person shed through his mind, and he suddenly thought of Buddha Child.


    Yang Ji''s eyes brightened, and he immediately woke up Buddha Child, who was in the midst of seclusion on a peak within the Mount Sea World.


    Still groggy, Buddha Child was pulled out by Yang Ji before he could even ask questions, captivated by the shimmering silver desert before him.


    "Why is this desert silver? Are all these broken bits of silver?" Buddha Child rubbed his eyes, asking curiously.


    "This is Desert Silver, a treasure that can be used to craft Low-grade Dao Artifacts. Stop gawking and use your Divine Skills to collect it all into the Mount Sea World," Yang Ji urged.


    "What? Desert Silver that can be used to craft Low-grade Dao Artifacts? Such a vast expanse?" Buddha Child eximed in shock, looking around and then bursting out, "Sect Master, where is this? How could there be such a treasurend?"


    Yang Ji had no choice but to exin the situation briefly to him.


    "A Secret Realm? Such a marvelous ce, Sect Master, why didn''t you wake me up sooner?" Buddha Child''s eyes gleamed, and he leaped up in excitement, immediately interested.


    "You said you wanted to seclude yourself to attempt the Divinity Transformation Realm, so I didn''t disturb you. Enough talk. This Secret Realm is extraordinary. Let''s quickly collect the Desert Silver so we can look for the next treasurend," Yang Ji hurried him.


    Upon hearing this, Buddha Child instantly became as excited as if he had been injected with an elixir, shouting enthusiastically: "Alright, since Buddha Child has encountered it, none of the treasures can be missed!"


    Standing there, he suddenly opened his mouth and a powerful suction force emerged. The air instantly stretched into stripes, making a wooing sound¡ªlike Zhu Bajie consuming rice¡ªas the Desert Silver whirled into the air, bing a hazy mass, glittering silver, and were drawn straight into his mouth with a roar.


    Within a radius of ten miles, the Desert Silver waspletely absorbed by Buddha Child''s swallowing Divine Skills in just a dozen or so breaths.


    Such Divine Skills were indeed extraordinary, leaving Yang Ji envious.


    Buddha Child patted his round belly, saying contentedly, "We''ve really struck it rich this time. I''ll go in first to spit out the Desert Silver I''ve absorbed. Sect Master, you hurry to find the next treasurend. We can''t let them take away those treasures." Saying that and belching contentedly, he rushed into the Mount Sea World, even more proactive than Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji naturally would not miss such a great opportunity. Such a treasurend was his for the taking, wasn''t it?


    If missed, who knows how many years it may take to find such a ce again?


    His separate Primordial Spirits continuously searched in this Secret Realm, and despite not discovering the next treasurend in an instant, he voluntarily set out.


    In this Secret Realm, the Spiritual Energy was extraordinarily dense; Divine Trees swayed, azure and jade-like; the vegetation was fragrant, flowers bloomed brilliantly; Spirit Rivers flowed, and Immortal Mountains stood erect¡ªa truly celestial treasurend.


    Wherever he went, upon encountering many unique Immortal Mountains, Yang Ji used his mountain-lifting strength to collect them into the Mount Sea World.


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    Even the colorfully plumed beautiful Spiritual Birds weren''t spared; with a grand scoop of his hand, he collected them into the Mount Sea World, adding vitality and giving them a chance for transformation.


    Thus, he scraped and searched along the way when suddenly he heard the roar of beasts.


    Yang Ji opened his eyes to see that amidst the mist-enshrouded and glimmering mountain range ahead, there were numerous members of the Demon Race emerging.


    Wolf Demons, Tree Spirits, Rabbit Demons, Tiger Demons, and more were engrossed in Cultivation on the Immortal Mountains and within the forests, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth.


    Upon closer inspection, Yang Ji couldn''t help but exim in admiration; this ce was surrounded by Dragon-Gathering Veins with cascading waterfalls and blooming exotic flowers¡ªand blessed with geomantic fortunes, with Forty-nine superior Spirit Veins hidden beneath.


    This geomantic treasurend was at least ten times better than the Cann Sect, truly a gift of fate from heaven and earth, fostering well-being for all beings, no wonder there were so many demons here.


    "So many woond creatures and wild monsters. It seems they are Cultivating and absorbing naturally, without any Cultivation Techniques to follow. I must take them with me. Once in the Mount Sea World, Buddha Child will personally teach them. Since Shen Yin sister doesn''t y with me, it won''t be so boring with them around," said Buddha Child, bursting out excitedly.


    Behind him, a sh of light revealed a gigantic Buddha-Demon Dharma Form, with a Demon w and Buddha Hand extending thousands of feet, capturing everything in their grasp.


    The woond creatures and wild monsters, in the midst of their Cultivation, felt as if they were gripped by something inexplicable. Confused for a moment, they found their world turned upside down, unaware they had been transported to a different realm, already swept into the Mount Sea World by Buddha Child.


    Buddha Child truly was a mighty Demon King of chaos, his childishness not yet shed. As he carried out his deeds, he was even more thrilled than Yang Ji, and it wasn''t long before he snatched hundreds of little demons and monsters into the Mount Sea World.


    This ancient god world had been sealed for a long time, and the greater demons had never seen such a sight before.


    Seeing Buddha Child''s towering Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth disying its divine might and continuously capturing the little demons, they were absolutely terrified and began to flee into caves, crying out loudly for their "king," faster than if they were flying.


    In no time, an earth-shattering roar emanated from within the Immortal Mountain''s Cave Mansion.

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    But it was a green-haired lion standing upright like a human that charged out furiously. Its appearance was fierce and malevolent, with ruthless fangs and jagged teeth, a round head and a square face, eyes shing like lightning, a snout pointing skywards, and fiery red eyebrows.


    This green lion was impressively majestic and domineering, standing three zhang high, taller than the other spirits and monsters by a size, quite extraordinary indeed.


    "This green-haired lion''s roar is like thunder, carrying a might that seems to shake the heavens and the earth, simr to the Ancient Heavenly Lion I encountered before," the Immortal Elder eximed in astonishment.


    "Immortal Elder, you have a keen eye. This green lion indeed has the bloodline of the Ancient Heavenly Lion!" Yang Ji said with a smile, having seen through everything earlier with the Golden Finger, which was why he was able to stand calmly in front of the mountain amidst danger.


    "Oh? It really has the bloodline of the Ancient Heavenly Lion? The Ancient Heavenly Lion is quite formidable. With a single roar, it could split the sky and shatter the ground. It can also condense its voice into a beam and transmit sound across tens of millions of miles. Once the roar of the lion enters the ear, it would cause one''s soul to shatter and flesh to disintegrate.


    This is the Lion''s Roar, which along with the Dragon''s Roar and Tiger''s Roar, is ranked among the three supreme soundwave Divine Skills of the Demon Race. The purebred Ancient Heavenly Lion I encountered back then killed a Demon God of the same rank with a single roar," the Immortal Elder said.


    "It''s that powerful?" Yang Ji was somewhat surprised and couldn''t help but nce towards the Immortal Mountain behind the green lion. The information disyed that there were two more Demon Kings in the Cave Mansion just like it.


    "It is powerful indeed. I didn''t expect to find a descendant of the Ancient Heavenly Lion here. It would be a pity to kill it; better to take it under control directly," said the Immortal Elder, seemingly influenced by Yang Ji and Buddha Child''s attitude, suggesting so boldly.


    Since it carries the bloodline of the Ancient Heavenly Lion, it was naturally worth keeping alive. Yang Ji immediately transmitted his voice, "Buddha Child, take it down!"


    "Master, even if you hadn''t said so, I would have done it. This little lion actually dared to roar at me; it needs to see the power of Buddha Child," Buddha Child said with a strangeugh,manding the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth to grab at the green lion.


    "Roar!" Feeling belittled, the green lion let out an angry roar, and immediately the ground shook and the mountains trembled. Tangible soundwave ripples, sharp as des, burst forth from its mouth, shing towards the Dharma Aspect''s giant hand belonging to Buddha Child.


    Bang Bang Bang!


    The soundwaves, sharp as knives, rolled forward and, to Buddha Child''s surprise, his Dharma Aspect''s giant hand was shed to pieces, turning into billowing Demonic Qi that scattered.


    Upon witnessing this scene, the green lion smirked coldly, immensely satisfied with itself.


    "Buddha Child, this green lion has the bloodline of the Ancient Heavenly Lion, and its roar is a Supreme soundwave Divine Skill. You must not take it lightly," Yang Ji transmitted, admiring the green lion even more for its formidable power.


    "What? A Supreme soundwave Divine Skill? No wonder it can shatter my Dharma Aspect. This fellow is dishonorable, using Supreme Divine Power right from the start," Buddha Child eximed in shock. He retracted his Dharma Aspect and charged into the high sky with a sense of indignation, shouting, "We''ll see whether your Lion''s Roar is more potent, or my Supreme Buddha''s Voice!"


    "Ah!"


    "Mi!"


    "Tuo!"


    "Fo!"


    Buddha Child sat cross-legged in mid-air, a halo of Buddha''s light shining brilliantly behind his head. As he opened his mouth, he uttered vast Buddha''s sounds.


    The soundwaves enveloped the sky, morphing into tangible characters of "Ah Mi Tuo Fo," which shone with golden light, like the reverberation of arge bell, resonant and profound, dignified, vast, exceedingly marvelous, and mystical, with a deep Buddhist meaning.


    The "Ah!" character pressed down fiercely, and the earth seemed to copse an inch, kicking up endless dust.


    The situation changed extremely quickly, and the green lion''s expression shifted abruptly, feeling endless pressure. It immediately used the Lion''s Roar again, "Roar!" shaking the heavens and earth with its roar.


    Soundwaves, rolling like knives, shed towards the descending character "Ah!"


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    The two soundwaves collided, rendering the world deaf, the heavens and the earth trembling.


    The "Ah!" quickly shattered and copsed. The Lion''s Roar, sharp as a knife, caused the green lion''s roar to resonate even more intensely.


    It sessively shattered the characters "Mi!" and "Tuo!", but when it encountered the "Fo," it was unable to shake it in the slightest.


    The Buddha''s light flourished, the "Fo" character shone with ten thousand zhang of golden light, rapidlypressing the Lion''s Roar and thunderously pressing down upon the green lion''s head, pinning it thirty zhang below the ground.


    The Buddha''s sounds lingered, grand and magnificent, the endless "Ah Mi Tuo Fo" echoing in the ears. The green lion was in excruciating pain, its head nearly splitting apart.


    "Buddha Child, don''t hurt it!" Yang Ji called out.


    "Don''t worry, Master, I know how to measure my strength. If the Buddha''s voice had entered its brain, it would''ve died long ago," Buddha Child said with a proud smile, but then looked puzzled, "It has the same Supreme Divine Power as me, I thought it would be able to fight against me. Howe it was so easily subdued by me?"


    "Its bloodline is not pure; it is unable to unleash the full strength of its Innate Divine Ability. Otherwise, it would still be uncertain whose prey would fall," Yang Ji exined with a smile.


    "Hmph! Even if it were a purebred Ancient Heavenly Lion, I would still suppress it," Buddha Child dered defiantly, his chin lifted.


    "This child has remarkable fortune, possessing such powerful Buddha Sect Divine Skills. In the future, as he grows, he will be a great aid to you," the Immortal Elder praised.


    Buddha Child indeed had an extraordinary fortune, and Yang Ji envied him; from time to time, new Divine Skills would unexpectedly emerge.


    While the two were conversing, suddenly, two roars echoed from inside the Immortal Mountain. In an instant, a white and a golden light dashed forth as fast as lightning, diving into the ground and rescuing the green lion.


    "Hmm?" Buddha Child blinked, looking over.


    "They''vee out," Yang Ji said with a smile, also looking in that direction.


    He saw one Demon King on each side of the green lion, both standing three zhang high.


    To the left was Bai Xiang, with phoenix eyes and golden pupils, yellow tusks and thick legs, a long trunk with silver fur, a round forehead with furrowed brows, its massive body impressive. Its nose, like a Serpent, swirled around as if showing off its might.


    To the right stood a Golden-Winged Roc, with a fish''s body and leopard''s eyes, cold gleams in its pupil sharp as swords, and ws in its hands hooked and deadly, looking particrly ferocious.


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 Chapter 194: Chapter 144: Ancient Green Lion, Heaven-Stabilizing White Elephant, Golden-Winged Roc_3

    "Could these two Demon Kings be the descendants of the Golden-Winged Roc and the Heaven-Stabilizing White Elephant?" the Immortal Elder wondered, astonished to have encountered such ancient beasts one after another.


    "Indeed, these two Demon Kings possess the bloodlines of the Golden-Winged Roc and the Heaven-Stabilizing White Elephant, but like the Ancient Green Lion, their bloodlines are impure!" Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Encountering these three descendants of ancient beasts is a hundred times better than stumbling upon some rare natural treasures. Their potential isparable to that of true inheritors. If cultivated properly, they will be three capable subordinates which will make handling affairs in the future much easier."


    The Immortal Elder chuckled heartily, clearly very pleased with the three Demon Kings, "Meeting you is also their great fortune. This Secret Realm seems to have some kind of suppression; whether it was the Serpent group we met earlier or these three Demon Kings, their realms are just equivalent to the Nascent Soul Realm.


    If they cannot break through to a higher level, with the exhaustion of their over a thousand years of lifespan, they too will perish, which would be such a pity."


    "If the Immortal Elder says it that way, I''ve be a person of great merit," Yang Ji said with augh.


    "Isn''t that the case? If you exin everything to them, surely they will be tempted. Maybe they''ll even willingly follow you, for who doesn''t yearn for Longevity?" the Immortal Elder said.


    "No, before convincing them with reasoning, I prefer to convince them with force," Yang Ji said with a smile, and then said to the Buddha Child, "Buddha Child, you should know what to do."


    "Heh heh, got it!" The Buddha Child chuckled wickedly, looking at the three Demon Kings, "Are you going to attack together or are we doing this one-on-one? Whether youe at me together or one at a time, I''m going to beat you up today."


    "Roar!" Upon hearing this, the White Elephant flew into a rage instantly. Its trunk swelled up in an instant, bing as thick as a pir of the heavens, and with a ferocious sweep, it crushed through with immense force. There was a booming sound in the sky, and the space nearly burst open, showing just how vast the power carried by the elephant''s trunk was.


    Whoosh whoosh whoosh! The forceful wind tore through, as the elephant''s trunkshed viciously towards the Buddha Child. If it struck its target, it would probably turn him into a pile of bones and flesh.


    But the Buddha Child was fearless. With a low growl, the Buddha-Demon Dharma Form appeared with a roar behind him. The Demon w and Buddha Hand opened up, and with a loud ''bang,'' he firmly gripped the trunk and held it tight. Then with a forceful swing, he flung the elephant, known for its strength, high into the sky.


    However, the air suddenly became viscous, heavy like quicksilver. The Buddha Child felt as if the space had been locked down, and an immense pressure descended from above.


    "Be careful, this is the Heaven-Stabilizing White Elephant''s Supreme Divine Power, the ''World-Stabilizing Foot!'' One foot crushes time and space, one foot shatters worlds; it''s incredibly powerful," Yang Ji instantly recognized it and transmitted his voice as a warning.


    "Another Supreme Divine Power?" The Buddha Child was not afraid, but instead grew excited, "Let''s see the Buddha Demon Fist!"


    In a deafening boom, his half-demon, half-Buddha Dharma Aspect transformed once again. Combining the Buddha and Demon aspects, he manifested apletely new Dharma form and clenched his fist to meet the elephant''s foot that was crushing down like a piece of the heavens.


    Boom!


    With a sting sound, the White Elephant let out a pained cry as it was punched away by the Buddha Child, who, in turn, was sted into the ground by the rebounding force but was otherwise unhurt.


    With this move, the Buddha Child once again emerged victorious.


    Just then, the Golden-Winged Roc next to the Ancient Green Lion made its move, raising its deadly w and transforming into a streak of golden light, swooping down from the sky.


    However, its target was not the Buddha Child, but Yang Ji.


    As the Roc spread its wings, it soared for ten thousand miles with incredible speed. In the blink of an eye, its sharp w was already at Yang Ji''s face.


    If caught by its grip, his head would likely explode like a watermelon on the spot.


    But Yang Ji had already seen through everything. With just a light smile, he tilted his head and easily dodged.


    To the Golden-Winged Roc''s surprise, its sudden attack, which it had painstakingly prepared and executed at full speed, ended up in vain, which was unbelievable.


    Just as it was about to retract its w for another deadly strike, it suddenly felt surrounded by endless sharp edges. To its left, right, above, below, everywhere were dense Sword Qi.


    This Sword Qi was colorless, virtually transparent, but it felt extremely vivid to the Roc.


    It was a terrifying sensation, the feeling of impending death. It knew that if the Sword Qi moved any closer, it would be pierced throughpletely.


    "The Supreme Sword Technique I''ve pondered over for hundreds of years, I''m using it on you for the first time. You should feel honored!" Yang Ji stood in front of it and said with a faint smile.


    Of course, this was the Great Sword Realm Art. All these transparent Sword Qi were from the Sword Realm; each strand was utterly fearsome. It wasn''t just the Golden-Winged Roc, any other being of the same level entering would not escape without shedding ayer of skin.


    "What do you say? Do you want to consider submitting to me? I can take you to broader worlds, and perhaps even help you achieve the pure bloodline of the Golden-Winged Roc!" Yang Ji offered with a smile.

 Chapter 195: Chapter 145 Immortal Spirit Spring

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    "Can you help me return to my ancestors?" The Golden-Winged Roc''s body trembled, sensing that Yang Ji had no intent to kill. Within the Sword Realm, it repeatedly asked, "Who are you?"


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    "It doesn''t matter who I am, what matters is whether you wish to reach higher levels. This world has inexplicable restrictions, as you must know yourself, you have already attained the highest realm possible here, with no way to advance further."


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    "Though you can sense the bottleneck, you cannot break these shackles to reach a higher level of life. A thousand years is the limit of your lifespan, isn''t it?"


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    Yang Ji smiled faintly and said, "Follow me, and I can take you to a vast world beyond, shattering the constraints on your lifespan, and granting you Longevity, extending your years by tens of thousands."


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    "You''re not from this world? No wonder you seem so unfamiliar. Are you an outsider?" The Golden-Winged Roc suddenly eximed. It had reached the pinnacle that this world could offer and had surely explored its realms, seeking a breakthrough. It had obviously not encountered Yang Ji and others during its explorations, hence the question.


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    "Exactly!" Yang Ji smiled and nodded, saying, "The world outside is vast and wonderful. Following me won''t insult your status or reputation."


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    "If I don''t submit, will you kill me?" The Golden-Winged Roc abruptly looked up and asked.


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    "You can sense we bear no malice. You possess an ancient bloodline of the Demon Race; it would be a pity to kill you! However, if you don''t serve me, you won''t reach the outside world. In a few hundred years, you will all perish, which would be even more regrettable!"


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    Yang Ji smiled and continued, "However, should you follow me, a mere thousand years is certainly not the end of your lifespan. In the outside world, you''re bound to shine brightly, and all will know the might of your ancient demonic lineage!"


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    "The title of Demon King suggests you do not wish to perish in such an inglorious manner. There are better options avable to you!"


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    "However, it all depends on your own will." Yang Ji said with a smile, unexpectedly retracting the Sword Realm.


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    The Golden-Winged Roc''s expression wavered, its decision undecided.


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    As a Demon King, it had its pride. Yet, looking at the young man before it, it couldn''t help but sadly shake its head.


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    It had lost, andpletely at that. It couldn''t even touch the hem of his robe, while he could effortlessly y it.


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    The disparity in strength was too great; it had no pride to speak of in front of him.


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    Perhaps it was submission to power, or perhaps the temptation of Longevity, but after merely three breaths of hesitation, the Golden-Winged Roc quickly made the biggest decision of its demonic life. It suddenly knelt down, bowing to Yang Ji: "Jin Peng is willing to follow Master."


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    "Good! Open your mind so that I can nt the restriction." Yang Ji could have covertly nted the Heart Gu in its mind, but instead, he straightforwardly stated his intention, both to test its sincerity and to assert his prowess, instilling awe.


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    Indeed, the Golden-Winged Roc''s expression subtly changed, but it made no move and then rxed its guard on its mind.


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    Yang Ji smiled with satisfaction and nodded, then employed the Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique and nted the Heart Gu within its mind.


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    "Bai Xiang, Qing Shi, let''s fight another three hundred rounds!" Not far away, the Buddha Child excitedly shouted.


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    The Buddha Child disyed his divine powers, unleashing his Divine Skills and passionately battled with Bai Xiang and Qing Shi, dominating the fight.


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    "Master, please ensure your subordinate does not harm my brothers," the Golden-Winged Roc said with concern upon seeing this scene.


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    "Rest assured, he won''t harm them. Buddha Child,e back!" Yang Ji called from afar.


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    The Buddha Child nced over and seeing the pleading look from the Golden-Winged Roc towards Yang Ji, immediately understood everything and retracted his Divine Skills.


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    At the same time, the Golden-Winged Roc flew out andnded beside Bai Xiang and Qing Shi, who wore distressed expressions.


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    "Master, have you sessfully subdued that little peng?" the Buddha Child flew over and asked.


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    "Mhm." Yang Ji nodded with a smile.


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    A short distance away, the Golden-Winged Roc was discussing something with Bai Xiang and Qing Shi, who couldn''t help but show an abrupt change in expression, instantly looking up at Yang Ji.


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    Obviously, the Golden-Winged Roc was persuading them.


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    Taking his ease, Yang Ji was also interested in watching them.


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    They showed anger, then moved, then hesitant, and then looked up at Yang Ji intermittently.


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    Clearly, they were undergoing a great internal struggle and decision.


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    It was just like courtship¡ªonce you''ve swayed her friends, you''ve effectively swayed half of her heart.


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    Sure enough, before long, the Golden-Winged Roc led Bai Xiang and Qing Shi, both looking slightly awkward, over to Yang Ji.


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    Without surprise, Yang Ji unhesitatingly brought the two still somewhat "shy" Demon Kings under hismand.


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    He then used a Great Divine Power, together with the Buddha Child, to transport the entire realm''s Immortal Mountain Spirit Vein unchanged into the Mount Sea World.


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    Witnessing such an ability to move mountains, the three Demon Kings were incredibly shocked.


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    Yang Ji simply said with a smile, "You needn''t be amazed. If you cultivate Divine Skills, you can achieve the same. Once back in the outside world, I will find you some Cultivation Techniques and Divine Skills of the Demon Race to fully develop your potential."


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    "Thank you, Master!" The three Demon Kings expressed their great joy.


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    "Master, in which direction shall we head now?" the three-inch Buddha Child asked while seated atop Bai Xiang''s head.


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    "Right, you must have explored this world. Do you know of any treasurends, any treasures?" Yang Ji pondered and then nced at the three Demon Kings.


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 Chapter 196: Chapter 145: Immortal Spirit Spring_2

    "Sovereign, straight ahead for thirty thousand li, there is a treasured ce where an Immortal Spirit Spring exists. Drinking from it grants an immortal body that cannot be killed by any means," Qing Shi pointed ahead and said.


    "Oh? Immortal Spirit Spring?" Yang Ji''s expression perked up.


    "However, that Immoral Spirit Spring is guarded by a Scorpion King. That creature is formidable. Because it has drunk from the spring, and gained an immortal body, it fights invaders aiming for the spring in a battle style where it trades life for life. Very few beings dare raise its ire," Qing Shi said, indicating he had previously shed with it.


    "Really unkible?" Buddha Child said in surprise.


    "Its recovery is too swift. A grievous injury only takes three breaths to healpletely. Unless you can kill it in one hit, you simply cannot put it down. Moreover, its innate divine ability is terrifying; no creature dares to underestimate it. The time we three brothers sought to obtain a bit of the spirit spring, it gave us a sound beating," Qing Shi said with a sigh.


    "Hmph! That''s because it hasn''t met us yet!" Buddha Child let out a strangeugh, instantly brimming with interest.


    "Indeed, with Sovereign and Buddha Bro making a move, plus the three of us, I estimate that dead scorpion, no matter how capable, will struggle to withstand us," Qing Shi said with a smile, unable to contain his eagerness.


    "Let''s go meet it!" dered Yang Ji with a smile, attracted by the mere phrase "immortal" when it came to the Immortal Spirit Spring.


    Without dy, the three Demon Kings led the way, and the group quietly flew there.


    But before they reached their destination, Yang Ji picked up on powerful fluctuations of battle from ahead.


    "Could it be that some force has found that spirit spring and is squaring off against the Scorpion King?" Buddha Child spected.


    "Enter my Mount Sea World," Yang Ji said, taking the three Demon Kings and Buddha Child into the Mount Sea World for the sake of stealth before flying towards their goal.


    With a sh of golden light, they moved with godlike speed, and after a short while, Yang Ji arrived at the site of the battle.


    He concealed himself within a clump of white clouds and looked down.


    Beneath was verdant grass, brilliant flowers, lush and beautiful trees, and vines entwined in a breathtaking scene.


    Underneath a Stone Mountain, therey a stone bowl the size of a palm containing half a bowl of clear spring water, which, shockingly, umted from dew dripping down grooves from the stone cliff above.


    This bowl of spring water looked quite ordinary, no different frommon dew, but it emitted a unique, tempting fragrance.


    "Is that the Immortal Spirit Spring? It looks so ordinary besides a bit of fragrance. Can drinking this really confer an immortal body?" Buddha Child looked doubtful as he spoke.


    "This bowl of spirit spring is extraordinary!" Suddenly, Yang Ji''s pupils contracted as he uttered these words. For within it, he saw the information disy: [Diluted Ancient God Blood.]


    "Ancient God Blood? No wonder it grants an immortal body upon consumption," Yang Ji was mentally shaken and quickly traced the grooves atop the stone cliff, not long after finding the information disy for the [Heart of the Ancient God] within the stone above.


    "A heart of an Ancient God hidden inside the stone?" Yang Ji was so startled that his breathing grew heavy.


    Great fortune, an immense stroke of luck, to find a heart of an Ancient God within the stone cliff.


    Merely drinking the diluted Ancient God Blood granted an immortal body; what if the Ancient God''s heart were to be set within his own body? Could he truly achieve immortality?


    Yang Ji didn''t know the answer, but he was certain he must obtain that heart of the Ancient God.


    The battle below was fierce, making it difficult for him to approach, so he had to look for the best opportunity.


    The three-meter-tall Crystal Scorpion was quite extraordinary. It strangely had a human head, beautiful and enchanting, with power that was astonishing.


    Without making a sound, it pierced two small holes in the body of the Quasi True Sessor of the Nether Serpent Tribe, blood spraying out.


    The Quasi True Sessor from the Savage Beast n fared even worse, having an ear torn off and a palm pierced, turning ck as ink, a sign of severe poison, swelling to the size of a thigh.


    To poison a Quasi True Sessor to such an extent indicated just how formidable the crystal scorpion''s venom was.


    Furthermore, the continuous screams of the Quasi True Sessor from the Yaksha n could be heard as all six of his arms and heads were pierced, damaging not only his body but also his soul.


    The strength of this Crystal Scorpion exceeded Yang Ji''s expectations. Its attacks were invisible and intangible, its venom harming not just the body but also the soul, exceedingly extraordinary. It possessed the strength of a Quasi True Sessor, no less formidable than the three of them.


    And its battle style was incredibly fierce. Whenever the three approached its defined territory, the Crystal Scorpion would fight as if life were meaningless. Whoever dared step closer, it would pursue relentlessly in a battle to the death, a trade of life for life.


    Although the three were Quasi True Sessors, they each harbored their own thoughts and were unwilling to be the ones to step forward. Getting hurt was one thing, but it also gave an advantage to the others.


    Therefore, their attacks were merely tentative and didn''t indicate a desire to genuinely risk their lives against the Crystal Scorpion.


    Even so, each of the three was seriously injured by the Crystal Scorpion, and their frustration was growing.


    "We just wanted to see what this fragrant spring water actually is. It''s like we''re threatening this creature''s life. Could it really be some extraordinary treasure?" the Quasi True Sessor from the Savage Beast n said with a hint of vexation.


    "Have you noticed? This creature''s recovery ability is so strong. We wound it, and the wounds heal instantly. It''s too peculiar," the Quasi True Sessor from the Nether Serpent Tribe said gravely.


    "This creature is like a powerful being from the Divinity Transformation Realm, possessing an immortal body, too eerie," the Quasi True Sessor from the Yaksha n stated as he stood in the void, speaking solemnly.

 Chapter 197: Chapter 145: Immortal Spirit Spring_3

    "It''s indeed extremely sinister. Could it be that spring water endowed her with an Immortal Body? Could the spring be an unknown type of Spiritual Object, akin to the Five Aggregates Treasure Blood, capable of forging an Immortal Body?" guessed the Quasi True Sessor of the Nether Serpent Tribe.


    Although they were unaware of the use of the Spiritual Spring, watching the Crystal Scorpion''s desperate struggle and her defiance of the natural order with her recovery ability, they slowly pieced together the truth. Read thetest on mvl


    The more this was the case, the less willing they were to let go of this clear spring.


    At that moment, the Quasi True Sessor of the Nether Serpent Tribe coldly shouted, "Fellow daoists, are we really unable to take her down together? If word spreads, wouldn''t we be theughingstock?" What he implied was that they should get serious.


    "Fine! Let''s join forces to kill her first. Our strength isparable. Fighting over the Spiritual Spring will only result in a lose-lose situation, an unworthy trade. Once we have killed this Crystal Scorpion, we''ll split the spring equally, how about that?" proposed the Quasi True Sessor of the Yaksha n.


    "Agreed!" The Quasi True Sessor of the Savage Beast n nced at both of them and then nodded in agreement.


    The three swiftly came to a consensus and immediately teamed up to charge into the Crystal Scorpion''s territory.


    Like a ferocious ghost, the Crystal Scorpion let out a piercing shriek, her snow-white long hair flowing like a ribbon, shining with a bewitching silver light.


    She charged straight at the Quasi True Sessor of the Nether Serpent Tribe because it was he who had made this suggestion.


    Outnumbered, the Crystal Scorpion singled out the Quasi True Sessor of the Nether Serpent Tribe andunched a relentless attack, a reckless assault.


    "Ahh..." The Quasi True Sessor of the Nether Serpent Tribe screamed miserably as he was hit by the Crystal Scorpion''s invisible assault, and several more holes appeared in his body.


    He erected the Nether Serpent Space in an attempt to envelop the Crystal Scorpion, but she was extremely agile. She detected the danger instantly and dodged swiftly like a ghost.


    "Savage God Fist!" bellowed the Quasi True Sessor of the Savage Beast n at that moment.


    "Night God Curse!" The Quasi True Sessor of the Yaksha n unleashed his chilling voice as well.


    Unexpectedly, instead of seizing the Spiritual Spring while the Crystal Scorpion was attacking the Quasi True Sessor of the Nether Serpent Tribe, these two also joined the fight, which took both Yang Ji and the Crystal Scorpion by surprise.


    Suddenly under tremendous pressure, the Crystal Scorpion fiercely retaliated against the iing curse runes and the Savage God Fist Shadow.


    As she increased the frequency of her attacks, everyone began to see her tactics clearly. Her scorpion tail swept out transparent beams, making her attack unpredictable and indefensible.


    The group initially thought she was flipping her tail for bnce, only to discover she was flinging out transparent beams.


    These beams were incredibly toxic, terribly frightening, and had immense piercing power. They could attack both flesh and spirit without distinction, making them difficult to defend against.


    "What kind of species is this Crystal Scorpion? Her attacks are incredibly terrifying," Buddha Child wondered aloud.


    "If I''m not mistaken, this should be a scorpion with the bloodline of the Fairy Scorpion. Fairy Scorpions are ancient demons with the potential to achieve the status of a True Immortal," the Immortal Elder slowly exined.


    "Could the beams from her tail hook be her Innate Divine Ability?" mused Buddha Child.


    "Exactly, it is her Innate Divine Ability, known as ''Toxic Death Line''. Moreover, this Crystal Scorpion is so formidable because her bloodline is so pure. The likes of Dapeng, Qing Shi, and others only have about fifty percent of their ancestor''s bloodline, but this Crystal Scorpion has as high as eighty percent," Yang Ji revealed everything through his Golden Finger.


    "Eighty percent? Doesn''t that mean she''s nearly reverted to her origins?" marveled Buddha Child as Qing Shi, Bai Xiang, and Dapeng and the other three demons were also shocked.


    (A friend of mine has a book that performed worse than mine; however, because he adds ten thousand words a day, his daily ie is twice as fast as mine. I''m truly envious. What do you call that in economics? Creating greater value within a unit of time?)


    (No matter what it''s called, I''ll strive to update more starting tomorrow!)

 Chapter 198: Chapter 146: Heart of the Ancient God, Undaunted by Karma

    Facing the lethal attacks from three Quasi True Sessors, even the Crystal Scorpion with its terrifying innate divine ability couldn''t endure, and was beaten on the spot to the point of vomiting blood, one of its giant pincerspletely crushed.


    But its life force was terrifyingly strong, with a howl, a sh of spiritual light appeared on its body, and surprisingly another giant pincer grew back, sweeping across the three people, while its vertically positioned tail hook tore through the void like a long whip sweeping all around, utterly unstoppable.


    "This Crystal Scorpion is terrifyingly strong, it''s not simple at all, stop holding back, quickly finish her off to avoid any sudden mishaps," the Quasi True Sessor from the Nether Serpent Tribe shouted.


    "Crystal Wall Domain!" Sensing the crisis, the Crystal Scorpion let out a spine-chilling howl, a sh of immortal light appeared on its body, and a round crystal barrier shield emerged, protecting it.


    "Go to hell!" the Quasi True Sessor from the Savage Beast n roared in fury, Savage God Fist Shadow like a mountain, instantly enveloping the entire Crystal Wall Domain.


    "Night God''s Wrath!" Behind the Quasi True Sessor from the Yaksha n, a huge Dharma Aspect with three heads and six arms appeared, crashing down on the Crystal Scorpion aiming to shatter its crystal barrier shield.


    The Quasi True Sessor from the Nether Serpent Tribe pped its wings on its back, producing streaks of Netherworld Wind that were dark and icy, with the devastating force to tear heaven and earth apart.


    Bang bang bang!


    Under the relentless assault, the Crystal Scorpion was grievously injured, its vertical tail hook snapped off, and its body was covered with wounds. Its undying recuperation ability had also run dry for the moment, struggling to recover quickly.


    Right then, it emitted a sharp, piercing shriek, with pink poison fog spewing from its body, pushing back the three pursuers, then it transformed into a streak of light rushing towards the half bowl of the spiritual spring.


    "No good, we can''t let her drink from the spring to regain strength, otherwise our efforts will have been in vain," the Quasi True Sessor from the Savage Beast n shouted.


    "I had figured she would do this!" sneered the Quasi True Sessor from the Nether Serpent Tribe. His tail, like a whip, turned into a ck line,shing out fiercely. With a crack! a thunderous noise echoed, and the tail struck the Crystal Scorpion hard, sending it flying.


    The Crystal Scorpion howled miserably, its female features contorted with agonizing pain.


    "Immortal body, seems like it''s not so undead after all," Buddha Child muttered.


    "What immortal body exists in this world? It''s all about whose flesh and life force are stronger. The Crystal Scorpion is strong, but facing the attacks of three peers, with the sustained damage, no matter how strong her life force is, she still needs time to recover. Obviously, these three are not giving her a chance to breathe," Yang Ji observed intently from above, eyes slightly narrowed.


    "She must have drunk a great deal of the spiritual spring before; her body is a treasure. After we kill her, we should divide and consume her flesh," the Quasi True Sessor from the Savage Beast n said with a cruelugh.


    "Exactly my thoughts!" came a ghastly chuckle from the central head of the Quasi True Sessor from the Yaksha n.


    "Attack! Don''t give her the chance to recover!" The Quasi True Sessor from the Nether Serpent Tribe shouted coldly, attacking once again.


    The three struck together, and at this moment, the Crystal Scorpion was truly in a desperate, inescapable situation, certain to die. But it was then that Yang Ji suddenly called out, "Buddha Child, now is the moment, go collect the spiritual spring, and while you''re at it, give them the slip."


    "You got it!" Buddha Childughed heartily, turning into a streak of light and rushing straight towards the spiritual spring. Using his devouring divine ability, he opened his mouth to inhale, sucking away the spiritual spring.


    Being Quasi True Sessors with the chance to be true heirs to their Sects and with extremely sharp perceptions, they immediately noticed Buddha Child''s actions amidst the battle.


    Seeing this turn of events, the three, boiling with fury, released an anger even more fervent than the one they had exacted on the Crystal Scorpion and immediately roared, "You little thief, courting death!"


    "Dare to steal the spiritual spring? Even if you drink it, I will gnaw your flesh clean bit by bit. Everything you''re doing is futile, foolish being!" the Quasi True Sessor from the Nether Serpent Tribe let out a sinister growl.


    The Quasi True Sessor from the Yaksha n didn''t speak, but his face was as dark as water, the first to turn his head and kill his way over, his actions dering his immeasurable rage.


    "Hehe, you want to eat your grandpa Buddha, quite the big talk!" Buddha Child sneered, turning into a streak of light and flying towards the distance.


    At that moment, the three gave up on the Crystal Scorpion and closely pursued.


    Yang Ji suddenly appeared from between the clouds,ughing as he flew close to the gravely injured Crystal Scorpion. As she was still in shock, he grabbed her by the neck, "Who are you, what do you want to do?"


    "Rx, I am your savior!" Yang Ji smiled. Amidst her panic, he took her into the Mount Sea World.


    Then, he abruptly turned his head, looking towards the stone cliff.


    With no one around, Yang Ji cast the Great Sword Realm Art, feeling an unfathomable connection in his heart, resonating with the distant Sword Realm. The gateway to the Sword Realm opened wide, with myriad Sword Qi falling with his will, forming a semi-transparent Sword Realm projection around him.


    Yang Ji pointed his sword finger into the air, and a myriad of semi-transparent Sword Qi wailed as they shot out, hissing! All of them shooting into the stone cliff.


    Bang! With a low boom, not outwardly imposing, the towering mountaintop over ten thousand feet high was pulverized in an instant, dissipating into dust.


    There, a heart the size of a human head, indistinct in flesh and blood, was revealed!


    Its surface emitted a gentle three-inch blood glow, continuously throbbing, with thumping! thick thudding sounds.


    With each beat, it seemed as if the pulse of heaven and earth was resonating, and Yang Ji''s own heart also uncontrobly started to beat along.


    Thump thump thump thump!


    With the thumping, Yang Ji quickly realized something was wrong.


    His breathing began to get difficult, hisplexion turned red, and the rhythm of the heart''s beating was getting faster and faster, as if it was about to explode the next moment.


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    Yang Ji was greatly rmed, inwardly eximing that the Heart of the Ancient God was truly frightening - uncontrolled, its mere beating possessed such immense divine power, which was terrifying.


    He immediately formed a hand of True Qi, reaching out towards the bloody heart, and to his surprise, everything went unexpectedly smoothly.


    In a moment of shock, Yang Ji had already taken the Ancient God Heart into the Mount Sea World.


    "Yang Ji, this is an immense fortune, a heavenly one. The heart of an Ancient God of Nine Stars, that has remained undecayed after an entire epoch, brimming with life¡ªit''s simply inconceivable."


    "Clearly, that Ancient God must have infused all his life energy into this heart before dying, which indirectly exins why his body transformed into stars."


    "This heart of the Ancient God is extraordinary. If you embed it in your body and refine it into a second heart, then you will possess boundless life energy."


    "That Crystal Scorpion merely drank some diluted Ancient God Blood, and it gained an Immortal Bodyparable to the Divinity Transformation Realm, while you, having obtained the full heart, will definitely have a true Immortal Body."


    "By then, the particles of your body will be able to divide into billions, and each particle will contain all your information. As long as a single particle remains, you can be reborn¡ªtruly extraordinary."


    "Even if you didn''t receive the Ancient God''s inheritance this time, obtaining this heart alone is defying the heavenly secret, a stroke of incredible luck. It is, after all, the heart of an Ancient God of Nine Stars, which probably couldn''t be exchanged for even a Supreme Dao Instrument."


    The Immortal Elder praised before immediately changing his tone, "However, the Ancient God was powerful, with numerous methods at his disposal. It is uncertain whether this heart is a contingency he left behind. If you rashly use it to refine a second heart, should the consciousness of the Ancient God still exist, it might take over."


    "If you trust the higher-ups of your Sect, you could offer it to them for inspection, to see if any of the Ancient God''s methods were left behind. It is most prudent to verify everything before using it."


    "The Wuji Dao Sect is a super sect, with many experts within; those who have reached the pinnacle of Mahayana have already opened up their realms of perception. They obviously won''t covet the chances of their disciples. If there is a covetous person, then that is simply your bad luck."


    "If you do not trust the Sect, you can keep the heart forter use. Even if you reach Mahayana, the heart will still be useful to you."


    "However, if used at this stage, it can forge a formidable Immortal Body for you. Considering the strength of the Dao Cmity, facing your powerful life force, it will likely hardly affect you. This could at least increase your survival odds in crossing the tribtion by thirty percent."


    Having lived for countless years, the Immortal Elder had an extremely broad knowledge base and thought of various possibilities instantly.


    A thirty percent increase in the odds of sessfully crossing the tribtion¡ªanyone would be driven mad by it, and Yang Ji was no exception.


    He did trust the Sect leadership, but he would not bother them, as through the Golden Finger, he hadn''t detected anything unusual about the heart of the Ancient God. Presumably, that Ancient God had not left any contingencies behind.


    Suddenly, he heard the Immortal Elder murmur, "Karmic ties are unpredictable. Perhaps, leaving this heart behind is the greatest contingency of that Ancient God."


    "Karma?" Yang Ji was stunned; he hadn''t considered this.


    To use it! Perhaps he would inherit the karma of this Ancient God from before, and although it''s difficult to escape from matters foreordained, he might have to face the Ancient God''s former enemies.


    Not to use it! Then he would not bear the karma.


    But with such a great opportunity presented before him, would Yang Ji yield to the karma of the unknown?


    Use it!


    Without any hesitation or dy, he made up his mind in an instant.


    The Ancient God gifted him the heart; it was his chance. If others'' grievances with the Ancient God were to be vented on him, then that was his tribtion.


    Whoever hindered his path, he would y!


    Yang Ji''s mind was clear, and he understood the situation very well.


    If he feared the unknown tribtionsid by fate, then what was the purpose of his cultivation or bing an immortal?


    Why not live quietly in the mountains and die a natural death?


    Over these past five hundred-plus years, he hade to realize one fact: Cultivation is itself an act of defying the heavens, a struggle to usurp lifespan from them¡ªit''s all about fighting!


    If one were to bepliant and apprehensive, how could one contend with the Dao Cmity? How could one prove their way and be king?


    If there were karma, Yang Ji would take it on. After epting the Ancient God Heart, he felt no great turmoil or worry; he was even more at peace than he imagined.


    With destiny in hand, he no longer lingered, transforming into a streak of light as he rushed towards the Buddha Child''s location.


    While flying, he changed his appearance, bing a member of the Savage Beast n.


    Approaching the Buddha Child, Yang Ji transmitted a shout, "Buddha Child, fly toward me!"


    Upon hearing this, the Buddha Childughed loudly and turned to fly towards him.


    Three Quasi True Sessors, furious, chased after them, only to be met with three fingers in the air¡ªit was the imposing Asura Finger!


    This sudden attack startled the three pursuers, and in that brief moment of resistance, Yang Ji had already disappeared with the Buddha Child.


    "Was that one of your Savage Beast n?" A Quasi True Sessor from the Nether Serpent Tribe spoke with a sullen expression.


    "I don''t recognize that person; he must be an imposter," the true sessor from the Savage Beast n said furiously.


    "Let''s go back!" The Quasi True Sessor of the Yaksha n, leading the others back, was stunned.


    Where did the mountain go?


    Where had it disappeared to?

 Chapter 199: Chapter 147: A Lake of Pure Yang Holy Water, Demon Sovereign White Ape

    "Hehe, let those three eat dust," Buddha Childughed heartily, then opened his mouth to spew out half a bowl of Spiritual Spring, which appeared in his palm, wrapped in a mass of spiritual energy.


    "You and Bai Xiang can split this Spiritual Spring between yourselves," Yang Ji said to Buddha Child, ncing at the Spiritual Spring.


    "Master, this is a Spiritual Object capable of creating an Immortal Body, aren''t you going to consume it?" Buddha Child asked in astonishment.


    "I have better things, just split it among yourselves," Yang Ji said with a smile. Stay tuned for updates on mvl


    Licking his lips with a smile, Buddha Child did not ask further, "If that''s the case, then we won''t stand on ceremony!" Saying this, he flew into the Mount Sea World to share the Spiritual Spring with Bai Xiang and the others.


    Yang Ji continued to fly. After traveling tens of thousands of miles and seeing no pursuit from the Nether Serpent Tribe''s Quasi True Sessor and the other two, he finally stopped, shed brightly, and flew into the Mount Sea World as well.


    At that moment, Bai Xiang and the other two were gleefully smiling, diligently attending to Buddha Child, obviously having received a share of the Immortal Spirit Spring.


    Meanwhile, on another side, the severely injured Crystal Scorpion was being suppressed by the "Buddha" inscription from Buddha Child, ring angrily at everyone.


    Seeing Yang Ji enter, Bai Xiang and the others hurried over to greet him.


    Yang Ji casually asked, "Let me ask you something, to the east of the mountain you previously upied, there is a peach grove, do you know about it?"


    "Of course, how could we not know? That peach grove is the forbidden ground of those monkeys in the Spiritual Mountains. Anyone who eats even one will be pursued and killed by them until death. No one dares to covet that grove. Even the serpent from Blood Peak dares not go there to pick peaches.


    Thergest power in this world is those monkeys from the Spiritual Mountains, with numbers reaching into the thousands, and among them, a thousand are Demon Kings, incredibly powerful," Qing Shi said resentfully, clearly having been bullied in the past.


    "Oh? From what you''re saying, it seems the Spirit Peaches were taken by the monkey demons of the Spiritual Mountains," Yang Ji muttered to himself, his thoughts stirring. He then asked, "Those monkey demons of the Spiritual Mountains are so powerful, besides possessing a peach grove, do they have any other treasures?"


    "Yes, in front of the Spiritual Mountains, there is a Spiritual Lake. Legend has it that the water from thatke is a rare treasure. All those young monkeys who drink it grow up extraordinary, and the birth of Demon Kings is unceasing. At their peak, the number of Demon Kings once reached three thousand," Bai Xiang said from the side.


    "Ordinary monkey demons be Demon Kings just from drinking it? It seems thatke water is indeed a treasure. Master, let''s go take a look," Buddha Child remarked excitedly, his eyes shining with interest.


    Yang Ji naturally nodded. He then left the Mount Sea World and followed Bai Xiang''s guidance, heading towards the Spiritual Mountains.


    In the meantime, he also gradually retracted the Primordial Spirits he had sent out. With the guidance of Bai Xiang and the others, he didn''t have to search for treasures like a headless fly; one question to them provided him with answers.


    Traveling at high speed for tens of millions of miles, after five hours, he finally reached his destination, but there was already a fierce battle raging.


    The majority of the major forces had already gathered here, fighting against the Spiritual Monkeys.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but marvel; these people''s abilities in searching for treasures were no less than his own, having managed to arrive here before him.


    A nce revealed the involvement of the Nether Serpent Tribe, Five-Color Fairy Butterfly n, Giant n, Yaksha n, Stone People n, Thousand Eyes n, Savage Beast n, Undead Race, Three-headed n, Golden Wolf n, and so on.


    Everyone was battling around theke, locked in fiercebat with the Spiritual Monkeys wielding long golden staves.


    Yang Ji''s eyes swept over the scene, and he couldn''t help but remark that the Spiritual Mountains truly were extraordinary, towering more than ten thousand feet high, with cascading waterfalls and flowing streams, the fragrance of fruit wafting through the air, filled with Spiritual Roots bearing bright, orange, and red Spirit Fruits, glistening and radiant, emitting a rich and intoxicating fragrance, like a divine garden.


    Beyond that, in front of the Spiritual Mountains, there was a vast green meadow, with a clearke in its midst¡ªlike a sparkling blue gem embedded into the earth.


    Yang Ji nced over, and information shed before his eyes that almost made him bite his tongue¡ªthe pond water was actually¡ª[Pure Yang Sacred Water!]


    He eximed in his heart, it was inconceivable!


    A whole pond of it, all filled with Pure Yang Sacred Water!


    One should know that at the auction held by the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, a small bottle of Pure Yang Sacred Water had sold for five hundred thousand Medicine Pills, so how much would this entire pond be worth?


    Yang Ji didn''t know, he only knew his heart was thumping wildly, he only knew that he was truly about to be rich, thoroughly wealthy.


    "This seems to be... Pure Yang Sacred Water?" The Immortal Elder suddenly spoke out, with a tone filled with immense surprise, "No wonder those Spirit Monkeys could easily reach the pinnacle of Demon Kings, drinking Pure Yang Sacred Water every day, even a pig could be a Demon King!"


    "This Pure Yang Sacred Water contains extremely pure Spiritual Energy, better than all Cultivation Pills avable on the market, and it is a top-tier object for cultivation. Additionally, this Pure Yang Sacred Water contains an endless vitality, although notparable to the Immortal Spirit Spring, it''s still an excellent Spiritual Object for shaping an Immortal Body.


    The most crucial point is that this Pure Yang Sacred Water also contains a creative force that can elerate the formation of an Inner World, as well as hasten the birth of living beings within the Inner World, which is the strongest effect of Pure Yang Sacred Water."


    "Ordinary people, even if they obtained Pure Yang Sacred Water, wouldn''t use it for cultivation but would wait to break through to the Divinity Transformation Realm to condense their Inner World.


    These Spirit Monkeys are really blessed with great fortune, to actually possess such a vastke of Pure Yang; had there been no restrictions in this world, after so many years, this ce would have probably already developed into a holynd for the Demon Race."


    The Immortal Elder sighed in admiration.


    "The water from the pond has such great effects? We can''t let it slip by!" The Buddha Child''s eyes gleamed with desire, wishing he could immediately rush out and absorb the Pure Yang Water.


    Above theke, thousands of Spirit Monkeys each d in golden fur, majestic and impressive, swinging their golden cudgels, createdyers uponyers of sweeping shadows.


    They made just a few simple moves, smashing horizontally and sweeping vertically, but every strike was shockingly fierce.


    Although the geniuses of various races had Divine Skills and were armed with Treasure Devices and Dao Devices, they were no match for the overwhelming number of Spirit Monkeys¡ªwho totaled over a thousand Demon Kings¡ªthe monkeys'' sheer numbers gave them an absolute advantage, and their almost Immortal Bodies meant that, for the moment, they pushed the geniuses to steadily retreat, granting them no upper hand whatsoever.


    The group of geniuses cried out incessantly, sending messages for all those scattered around this world to gather together.


    After Yang Ji assessed the situation, he immediately instructed the Buddha Child, "You go down, take advantage of the chaos to collect the Pure Yang Sacred Water."


    Then he looked towards Bai Xiang and the other two, "The rest of you also go undercover, don''t engage in battle, just quietly collect the corpses of various Spiritual Creatures and those Spirit Monkeys."


    "Corpses?" Jin Peng and the other two were taken aback.


    "Yes, corpses!" Yang Ji affirmed.


    Seeing this, Bai Xiang and the other two, although somewhat perplexed, nodded in agreement and epted the task.


    Just as Yang Ji was about to have everyone take action, suddenly, the surface of theke disyed new information [Three-headed White Ape, Demon Sovereign Realm!]


    "White Ape? Demon Sovereign? Isn''t that equivalent to Divinity Transformation?" Yang Ji was taken aback, "Doesn''t this world have realm restrictions? How can there be a creature of the Demon Sovereign level?"


    "Demon Sovereign? Master, are you saying that beneath that Pure Yang Lake lies a three-headed Demon Sovereign? Isn''t that¡ªanyone who approaches would be courting death?" eximed the Buddha Child.


    "Buddha Child, for now, stay away from that Pure Yang Lake!" Yang Ji immediately voiced.

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    "This world clearly has boundary suppression, so why does there exist a Demon Sovereign?" the Buddha Child cried out, puzzled.


    Yang Ji''s mind was also filled with doubt. He looked again, and peering through the Pure Yang Water, he locked onto a White Ape. Information swiftly appeared before him.


    [Descendant of the Ancient Celestial Ape, blood purity of eighty percent, drank the Spiritual Wine made from the Sacred Peach that broke the shackles of life, thus breaking the world''s constraints and achieving realm sublimation.]


    "So that''s how it is!" Yang Ji''s eyes flickered with insight, his heart experiencing no small shock.


    What shocked him was not the realm of the White Ape but the efficacy of the Sacred Peach harvested from the Sacred Peach Tree; it was so heaven-defying that it could help the White Ape break free from world constraints and achieve realm sublimation. That was simply unthinkable.


    In the back of his mind, Yang Ji felt as if he had obtained an incredible Sacred Peach Tree. This feeling was so intense, so strong that he even thought it might rival the heart of the Ancient God of Nine Stars.


    Yang Ji was truly too excited, eager to see what transformations consuming a Sacred Peach would bring.


    This thought grew stronger, and after observing the situation below, he said to the Buddha Child, "Buddha Child, for now, do not approach the Pure Yang Lake. Along with Bai Xiang and the other two, quietly collect the corpses."


    After all, those were three descendants of the Heavenly Ape and at the peak realm of a Demon Sovereign, far too dangerous to provoke. If they were to act rashly, they might run into serious trouble.


    "My Lord, what about you?" the Buddha Child asked.


    "I will take a stroll on the Spiritual Mountains, take advantage of the weak defenses up there, and loot itsir," said Yang Ji with a smile. What he actually wanted was to check their of the Spiritual Monkey to see if there was any Monkey Wine made from the Sacred Peach and to see how powerful the effects of the Sacred Peach were.


    "Understood, My Lord!" The Buddha Child nodded, and together with Bai Xiang and the other three, they began to collect the corpses.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji turned into a beam of golden light and rushed toward the Spiritual Mountains.


    With such a high realm and swift speed, the patrolling Spiritual Monkeys and Monkey Generals guarding the Spirit Cave couldn''t detect him at all.


    He flew into the Spirit Cave without any obstacles and then transformed into a golden Spiritual Monkey, strolling around the cave with ease.


    The entrance to the Spirit Cave was very small, hidden behind a curtain of waterfall, but inside, it was extremely spacious and bright. Countless brooks babbled, moss floated on jade-like rocks, mists and clouds draped across, with fresh air and serene chambers creating a world of its own.


    "Halt, which Demon King''s monkey are you? Why are you wandering about in the Spirit Cave?" Before long, Yang Ji was stopped by a Demon Marshal within the cave.


    "My Lord, I am a monkey of the White Ape Ancestor! His Excellency summoned me here to guard the Spiritual Wine. We must absolutely not let those outsiders break in and steal the spiritual wine," Yang Ji replied respectfully. Meanwhile, he quietly executed the Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique, nting the Heart Gu in the mind of this Monkey General.


    "White Ape Ancestor?" At these words, the Demon Marshal''s expression became solemn, a devout look overcame him, and his attitude towards Yang Ji softened considerably, he said in a low voice, "Please be assured, Ancestor, the Spiritual Wine will be well guarded by the Gold-zing Demon King. These are extraordinary times.


    You should not wander around the Spirit Cave; everyone must fulfill their duty and concentrate on their tasks."


    "So the Spiritual Wine is here!" Yang Ji suddenly smiled. As the information about the "Spiritual Wine" emerged in the Monkey General''s mind, he had already read through the Heart Gu all that the Monkey General was thinking, instantly knowing the location where the Spiritual Wine was stored.


    Yang Ji internally praised the Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique for being incredibly useful, simply a supreme tool for extracting information.


    "Hm?" Seeing Yang Ji''s sinister smile, the Monkey General''s brow furrowed, feeling something amiss.


    These beings living in the world of the Ancient Gods hadn''t learned Divine Skills, and although Yang Ji''s impersonation was somewhat crude, no matter what, they could never imagine that the Spiritual Monkey before them had transformed from a person, a downgrade inbat so to speak.


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    But the innate sharp intuition of the Spiritual Monkey told it that there was something wrong with this Spiritual Monkey before it. Just as it was about to question Yang Ji again, arge hand enveloped it from the sky, and with darkness falling over its eyes, it was thrown by Yang Ji into the Mount Sea World.


    Yang Ji, in the span of a smile, transformed into its likeness, then following the memories retrieved from the mind, headed towards the location where the Spiritual Wine was stored.


    Soon, he arrived in front of a spacious stone chamber.


    Seated on a stone tform inside was a Demon King, his golden fur shining brightly, radiating light. He wore Golden Armor, with a Goldenbat at his knee, looking very young and extraordinarily majestic.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji inwardly eximed, impressed, as this Demon King turned out to have [a bloodline with ny percent Heavenly Ape heritage!] It was nearly a full-fledged return to ancestry.


    Such a bloodline was the future hope of the Spiritual Monkey race. No wonder other Demon Kings fought outside while this one stayed guarding the Spirit Cave and the Spiritual Wine; this was the seed of the monkey tribe.


    However, facing Yang Ji, even with a ny percent Heavenly Ape bloodline, it was hardly a match. Even if a pure-blooded Heavenly Ape were alive, in an equal-ranked battle, Yang Ji could still overpower it.


    Upon ncing at it, Yang Ji couldn''t help but smile, considering the thought of subjugating it.


    He now stepped toward the front of the stone chamber, and the young Demon King also sensed movement, its eyes opening and closing, shooting out streaks of golden light, its presence exceedingly majestic, making Yang Ji even more taken with it.


    "Jin Ling, what brings you here?" Although the Demon King had the mouth of a thunder god and the face of a monkey, he bore an imposing air, speaking with the dignified aura of one in power. In the memory of the Demon Marshal, this Demon King seemed to be called Jin Gang.


    "My Lord, the White Ape Ancestor has sent me to deliver a few words," said the Demon Marshal, now transformed by Yang Ji, in a respectful manner.


    "Oh? Come inside and speak," said Jin Gang, raising his eyes.

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    Yang Ji nodded and stepped forward into the cave.


    But after just four or five steps, a surge of cold light erupted from the Jin Gang''s eyes, and he suddenly shouted, "Who are you? You''re not Jin Ling!"


    "Ha! Your perception is so sharp, monkey, to discern such a subtle difference from the sound of my footsteps. Truly worthy of being a Heavenly Ape with ny percent pure bloodline," Yang Ji admired the extraordinary abilities of the Jin Gang, his heart filled with even more delight.


    Amidst hisughter, he transformed into three figures, casting the Formation of Three Immortals.


    Amidst Jin Gang''s furious shouts, a ninefold in Supreme Divine Power burst forth, unleashing Demon God''s Wrath and Yin Yang Separation at Dawn, instantly suppressing both the flesh and the Primordial Spirit of the Jin Gang. In just a blink, Jin Gang was knocked unconscious.


    Facing Yang Ji, who had cultivated in the Supreme Divine Power, the Jin Gang was clearly outmatched. The application of his three Divine Skills nearly crushed the opponent.


    If Jin Gang had cultivated his own Divine Skills, he might not have been so easily defeated, but it was Yang Ji''s overwhelming strength that made the difference at that moment!


    After dealing with Jin Gang, Yang Jiughed and took him into the Mount Sea World. He then proceeded to the stone tform where Jin Gang had been meditating, behind which stood two stone doors.


    Yang Ji gently pushed with both hands, and a rich aroma of alcohol instantly assailed his senses. Upon looking, there were more than three hundred gourds, all filled with Spiritual Wine.


    Various data surfaced on each gourd: some were "brewed from Red Crystal Fruit," some were "brewed from Spirit Peach," and some were "brewed from Blood Thorn Fruit." However, among these three hundred gourds, there was no Spiritual Wine brewed from Sacred Peach.


    Yang Ji''s brow furrowed slightly, his mind whirling with thousands of thoughts. Clearly, those precious Sacred Peaches had been shared and eaten by the Spiritual Monkeys.


    Without further hesitation, he waved his hand and collected all the Spiritual Wine into the Mount Sea World.


    He then turned into a streak of light and flew out of the Spirit Cave.


    Though there were still some Spiritual Monkeys guarding on the Spiritual Mountains, his strength allowed him to move in and out freely.


    He did not spare any Spirit Fruit or Spiritual Root on the mountainsides, harvesting them all and putting them into the Mount Sea World, even taking the Spiritual Monkeys that caught his eye.


    Thirty breathster, he flew out from the Spiritual Mountains and arrived above the Pure Yang Lake, concealing himself within a cloud.


    The battle outside was still fierce. As time passed, various races'' prodigies who had entered the Secret Realm received their summons and were continuously converging towards the Pure Yang Lake.


    In a short time, the assemge of Quasi True Sessors revealed their Divine Skills, and the pressure suddenly shifted to the Spiritual Monkeys'' side.


    Although they were numerous, the Quasi True Sessors could possibly be True Sessors; they were immensely powerful and could not be judged merely by numbers.


    The Undead Race''s Quasi True Sessor, with fierce light shining in their eyes and emanating an aura akin to the Reaper, was even more ferocious than the Savage Beast n''s sessor. Facing the Demon King-level Spiritual Monkeys, they fought with raw force, engaging in closebat and blowing apart several Demon Kings in an instant.


    The Thousand Eyes n''s sessor opened all of its eyes, shooting out streams of blood light, like blood-colored Flying Swords tearing through the void and creating a terrifying realm of blood. Any Demon King touched by the blood light was pierced through, creating a scene of unrivaled ferocity.


    The Giant n''s sessor emitted an aura of grandeur and profoundness, as if a piece ofnd was slowly rising. The overwhelming pressure shook all directions.


    It was his Supreme technique, imprisoning the Earth''s essence and condensing it into tangible heavy earth essence, like a vast and unboundednd overwhelming the Monkey Kings. Once enveloped by the Earth''s essence, the Demon Kings struggled as if stuck in a quagmire, likembs waiting to be ughtered.


    The Thunderstorm n''s sessor summoned clouds and rain, withrge dark clouds covering the sky and fine rain falling like threads. Then divine thunder followed the rain down, each bolt arm-thick and tremendously loud, striking the Monkey Kings and causing many of the Spiritual Monkeys to be severely injured.


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    At the same time, the Five-Color Fairy Butterfly n''s sessor pped its wings, scattering brilliant Immortal Light that pierced through the bewildered Monkey Kings like arrows.


    The Yaksha n Quasi True Sessor, with three heads and six arms, disyed Divine Skills, breathing fire, sand, and mist, each arm wielding a Dao Device and activating various lethal moves. It was as if six individuals were attacking at once, disying astonishing strength.


    Excitement stirred within these individuals at the sight of a greatke filled with Pure Yang Water, driving them into a frenzy.


    Driven by greed, they showcased their Divine Skills, and Yang Ji finally witnessed their full capabilities, which were indeed extraordinary.


    If faced with only one person, he was confident he could blow them away, but if faced with so many Quasi True Sessors at once, he would be unable to cope.


    When the talented individuals from various races made their move, the situation turned around in an instant, with the Spiritual Monkeys being forced into a continuous retreat, about to fall back within the range of the Pure Yang Lake.


    Once there, the races'' geniuses could collect the Pure Yang Water while continuing the fight.


    Just as everyone thought they had the upper hand, an unexpected change urred. Three extremely strong auras burst forth from the Pure Yang Lake.


    Theke''s surface shattered, stirring up thousand-fold surges that swept towards the heavens!


    Three-headed White Apes wielding golden staves rose like white rainbows piercing the sky, resembling gods appearing in the world. With one sweep of their clubs, a myriad of shadows emerged, literally breaking heaven and earth apart, flesh and blood flying everywhere.


    These suddenly appearing Three-headed White Apes were overwhelmingly powerful and domineering. With a horizontal sweep, a vertical sh, each move performed, a bloody mist erupted wherever the club''s shadow fell, and the talents from all races were almostpletely ughtered in an instant.


    The sudden carnage caused the survivors to be terrified.


    The Three-headed White Apes hadin low for a long time, clearly intending to capture everyone at once. Now that they had appeared, their ferocity and murderous intent shook the sky.

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    The golden sticks in their hands moved in session, their shadowy figures sweeping across the sky and covering every corner with lethal strikes!


    Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!


    The shadow of the sticks swept across thousands of miles, and any creature that couldn''t withstand the blow waspletely obliterated.


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    With just two strikes, the Three-headed White Ape reduced the number of survivors present to just over ten, which were all the Quasi True Sessors of various ns.


    This scene greatly shocked everyone.


    "Such might, each strike containing enormous World Force, they are peak Demon Sovereigns!" a Quasi True Sessor from the Savage Beast n roared lowly.


    "How is this possible? Our elder is a Fushion Technique master, and even he would be suppressed upon entering this realm. How could these Three-headed White Apes possibly wield the World Force and unleash the strength of the Divinity Transformation Realm?" a Quasi True Sessor from the Giant n said in disbelief.


    At the peak of the Divine Transformation, a nascent form of the world is already established, enabling the use of extremely strong World Force; such a realm is generally difficult to defeat by outssing.


    Moreover, these Three-headed White Apes are quite extraordinary, being descendants of the Heavenly Ape. Even without cultivating Divine Skills, they are much stronger than a typical being at the Divine Transformation Realm.


    And having drunk the sacred Pure Yang Water, possessing an Immortal Body with tremendous regenerative abilities, they are nearly impossible to defeat.


    The array of Quasi True Sessors felt the imposition of World Force within the shadow of the sticks and instantly understood that these Three-headed White Apes were formidable.


    "Roar!" The Three-headed White Ape, seeing that the Quasi True Sessors were unharmed and not dead, were surprised and could not help but enter into a state of Frenzied Fury.


    Immediately, they swung their golden sticks and charged to kill once again.


    But the True Sessors were not mediocrities, and fired up their full power, disying Supreme Divine Powers in a fierce battle with the Three-headed White Apes, proving difficult to unravel.


    Some Quasi True Sessors even used Great Transmission Talisman Seals to inform the powerful figures waiting outside about the happenings inside.


    "Honored Master, while they are fighting, why don''t we take the chance to go down and collect the Pure Yang Water?" Buddha Child and others had been summoned by Yang Ji to the Mount Sea World earlier and were not injured just now.


    "That''s exactly what I was thinking!" Yang Ji chuckled, and turning into a golden Spiritual Monkey, he stealthily made his way down.


    Because the scene was chaotic and he had transformed into a Spiritual Monkey, he quickly approached theke of Pure Yang Water and then snuck into it.


    He immediately opened the Mount Sea World and began madly filling it with Pure Yang Water.


    The entire Mount Sea World opened up, and since it was at the bottom of theke of Pure Yang Water, the absorption rate was extremely fast. Theke began to sink by one inch, two inches, three inches.


    In just a dozen or so breaths, it had quietly sunk by ten inches.


    The group of Spiritual Monkeys still had no clue.


    It was then, suddenly, between heaven and earth, a deep and astonished voice resounded, "Interesting, interesting, these Three-headed White Apes have actually broken the world''s binding and achieved a realm ascension. I want to see what secrets you''re hiding."


    A huge hand extended from the sky and under the terrified watch of the Three-headed White Apes, scooped them up.


    "I''ll take these Spiritual Monkeys and see as well!" The hand stretched forth again, and all the demon monkeys on theke of Pure Yang Water were collected.


    The situation changed in an instant.


    "That towering hand is... a Mahayana has made a move?" Yang Ji, who had been keeping an eye on the activity outside, felt this vast aura immediately. He had previously sensed such an aura from Chun Ye, clearly indicating that the one who had just made the move was a top-tier Mahayana.


    It was unexpected that this Secret Realm would stir a top-tier Mahayana. No, to be precise, it was the Three-headed White Apes that broke the world''s bindings who startled the top-tier Mahayana,pelling such a powerful being to act¡ªit was utterly inconceivable.


    With the Three-headed White Apes and the group of Spiritual Monkeys having been collected, no one else stood in the way of the Quasi True Sessors gathering the Pure Yang Water. They rushed to theke of Pure Yang Water in an instant, used their Divine Skills, and began to collect it.


    (I watched a match tonight, otherwise I could have written another chapter. I will write more over the weekend. The first men''s champion in Chinese MMA has emerged.)

 Chapter 203: Chapter 149: Suppression, Come Out

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    No one expected that the appearance of the three-headed White Ape would prompt a top-tier Mahayana cultivator to take action, something utterly unforeseen by everyone present.


    Now that all the Spiritual Monkeys had been captured, the more than ten Quasi True Sessors were no longer hindered and rushed toward Pure Yang Lake to begin absorbing the water of pure Yang.


    But as soon as they arrived at thekeside, they noticed something was off¡ªtheke water had sunk by several zhang, and the water level was still visibly dropping quickly.


    "What''s going on?" someone eximed in surprise and doubt.


    "Someone''s at the bottom of theke, absorbing the water of pure Yang!" Suddenly, someone, using their Great Divine Power, detected the anomaly at the bottom of theke and immediately shouted.


    "Daring to steal the water of pure Yang while we were fending off the White Ape is simply seeking death!" A Quasi True Sessor from the Thunderstorm n was enraged, and without hesitation, used his divine skills.


    A tumultuous surge of primordial energy above his head gathered storm clouds which condensed into a massive column of water, shooting down from the clouds toward Yang Ji, whoy hidden at the bottom of theke, like a spear from heaven.


    "This guy sure is clever, taking advantage of the chaos to collect water, but I fear he won''t be able to enjoy his spoils!" A Quasi True Sessor from the Thousand Eyes n opened his thousand eyes, shooting out sharp streaks of blood light straight at the bottom of theke.


    The Quasi True Sessors from the other ns also initiated their killing moves, wishing to ughter Yang Ji outright.


    His actions had infuriated them; no one dared to pluck the peaches right under their noses.


    In an instant, more than ten Quasi True Sessors unleashed their killing moves, all striking out simultaneously in a scene of extreme shock and awe.


    "Damn it, instead of collecting the water of pure Yang, why are these guys going crazy on us?" Buddha Child cursed furiously while interweaving myriad Dao Runes with his hands, one forming a Buddha seal and the other forming a demonic gesture.


    The resplendent "Buddha" character and the foreboding "Demon" character surged out, striking in all directions, seeking to counter the attacks sent by the Quasi True Sessors.


    Yang Ji''s expression also became increasingly solemn, his aura surging as he fully deployed his divine skills.


    Nine Nether w!


    Silent Extermination Kick!


    Asura Finger!


    Soul Grinding Tune!


    With these four powerful divine skills executed in session, the Demon w, the shadow of the kick, the light from the finger, and the sounds of soul grinding, Yang Ji forcefully cleared his path like a deity and surged out of theke''s surface.


    Facing over ten Quasi True Sessors hovering by thekeside, Yang Ji suddenly used the Earth Start Shifting Technique. His hands interwove mysterious Dao Runes, embedding them into the Earth and imprinting them into the void.


    Suddenly, the earth began to spin, the heavens shifted, and in the blink of an eye, Yang Ji exchanged positions with everyone else.


    "This is the Earth Start Shifting Technique, not good, he''s trying to escape!" The wide-ranging experiences of the Quasi True Sessors allowed them to instantly recognize this divine skill and deduce Yang Ji''s intention.


    However, before they couldunch their divine skills, Yang Ji, who had already calcted his move, turned into a streak of light and vanished beyond the horizon in the blink of an eye.


    "Damn it! Let''s chase!" the Quasi True Sessor from the Savage Beast n shouted angrily.


    Yet after taking two steps, he saw that no one else moved; everyone else''s gaze had shifted slightly to Pure Yang Lake below.


    Clearly, although they were incensed by Yang Ji''s actions, they were not blinded by their anger. Pure Yang Lake was, at the moment, far more appealing to them.


    One of the Quasi True Sessors then said, "Man Shan, that kid took away arge amount of the water of pure Yang. You go after him and kill him; anything you obtain in the process will be yours alone¡ªwe will not share with you."


    Everyone, through the earlier confrontation, realized that the man''s strength was undoubtedly strong, and even if they all gave chase, they might not be able to kill him; they would just be wasting time instead.


    If, during this time, there were still others lurking around, eyeing Pure Yang Lake and managing to absorb all its water while they were on the chase, then they would end up at a tremendous loss.


    Each had their own calctions in mind, and they immediately made the choice that was most beneficial to themselves; they turned and rushed toward Pure Yang Lake to begin absorbing the water of pure Yang.


    "Hmph!" Man Shan of the Savage Beast n snorted coldly, clearly not willing to chase after Yang Ji alone. He then turned and plunged into Pure Yang Lake, also starting to use his magical treasures to absorb the water of pure Yang.


    As they began absorbing the water of pure Yang, the body of a Stone People n member, shattered by the White Ape, suddenly transformed into a gust of demonic Qi, revealing a pair of You Tong eyes. He nced at Pure Yang Lake and then at the direction where Yang Ji had fled, as if contemting, then snorted coldly and decisively flew in the direction Yang Ji had gone.


    Having used his utmost speed, Yang Ji quickly traveled tens of thousands of li.


    "Master, are we just leaving like this? With our strength, are we afraid of those guys? I could have made sure they didn''t get a single drop of water of pure Yang," Buddha Child said discontentedly.


    "No, it''s not that I''m afraid of them," Yang Ji shook his head, his eyes reflecting deep thought.


    When a top-tier Mahayana entered and imed those three White Apes, he immediately felt the urge to leave.


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    The reason such powerful beings took away the White Ape must be because they noticed the secret it held to break through the world''s constraints, and all signs pointed to the Sacred Peach Tree, which was now on Yang Ji''s person. If those strong beings were toe back and trace through time, they would certainly notice something amiss.


    If they knew it was he who took the Sacred Peach Tree, by the time he wanted to leave, it might be difficult to extricate himself.


    Thus, he did not entangle himself too much with the Quasi True Sessors of the various ns. After collecting a decent amount of Pure Yang Water, he no longer had the desire to explore other ces and nned to leave the Secret Realm first.


    However, at this moment, Yang Ji suddenly stopped on a mountaintop, nced at a strand of almost imperceptible ck thread wrapped around his foot, and revealed an inexplicable smile¡ªthe thread was indeed "Demonic Qi"!


    He knew for certain it was a mark that the Heavenly Demon had secretly ced on him earlier, in order to track him.


    During the fight just earlier, he had intentionally let slip a whiff of Heavenly Demon''s breath, which sure enough caught the attention of that Heavenly Demon.


    Shortly after he stopped, indeed, a voice came from behind him.


    "Junior Brother! Why are you still here hunting for treasures? A pool of Pure Yang Water has been found deeper inside. Senior Brother sent a message for me toe out and find help to collect it, let''s go together." At this moment, Yang Ji had taken on the appearance of the Stone People n, and that Heavenly Demon had also transformed into the appearance of the Stone People n.


    Upon hearing the words of the Heavenly Demon, Yang Ji grinned and said, "Which hall''s demon brat are you?"


    Having the qualification to cultivate the Thousand Transformations Technique of the Heavenly Demons, and the audacity to mingle among the major forces, it was evident that this Heavenly Demon was not ordinary.


    In the Heavenly Demon n as well, he was surely considered a genius and would have inevitably joined a major force within the n.


    Just like the human forces, the Heavenly Demon forces are named as sects, but internally they are divided into halls. Therefore, Yang Ji did not beat around the bush. He outright challenged his identity with this question.


    He did not immediately kill because he was also curious about the Heavenly Demon''s purpose.


    Sure enough, once Yang Ji spoke inly, the Heavenly Demon, taken aback, then burst into an eerieugh, his body shook, and transformed into a demon qi surging youth in a ck robe, sinisterly saying, "You really are of my kind!"


    "Ie from the Demon Hall of the Heavenly Demon Sect. My current mission is toplete the third trial task set by the sect. Seeing the divine power used by Senior Brother, it seems we are from the same sect. Are you out here for the trial task as well?"


    "Heavenly Demon Sect? Isn''t that the same sect as Tian Xie whom I met at the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons?" Thought Yang Ji quickly to himself, then smiled and said, "I am also from the Heavenly Demon Sect! Right, Junior Brother, have youpleted your trial task? Do you need my help?"


    "I have in a Stone People n genius equivalent to the Demon King Realm, so I havepleted my trial task. What about you, Senior Brother?" the Heavenly Demon casually smiled.


    "I have alsopleted my trial task and was just about to leave," replied Yang Ji, his smile as innocent as prey.


    "I was also about to return to the sect. Senior Brother, let''s go together," said the Heavenly Demon with a sinister smile, while thoughts floated above his head, "Greed," "The Pure Yang Water and the Dragon Blood Crystal are all mine!"


    "Alright!" Yang Ji nced at the words above the Heavenly Demon''s head, smiled, and turned around. Just then, the Heavenly Demon behind him suddenly revealed a vicious smile. His palm twisted with Demon Runes, forming a spike-filled spiraling ck hole, and he struck towards Yang Ji''s head, intending to annihte his Demon Soul.


    But the instant Yang Ji turned around, he had already used the Earth Start Shifting Technique and mysteriously arrived behind the Heavenly Demon. He fiercely executed the Yin Yang Separation at Dawn technique, the Yin Yang Energies sharp as knives, shing heavily upon the Heavenly Demon''s Demon Soul, causing significant damage in an instant.


    At the same time, the Soul Grinding Tune followed closely, its endless demonic sound runes transformed into a massive ck grinding disc. It thoroughly suppressed the severely injured Demon Soul, preventing it from using the Great Body Disintegration Technique of the Heavenly Demons to escape.


    Indeed, to deal with a Heavenly Demon, the Divine Skills of the Heavenly Demons were much more effective. With this suppression, the Demon was instantly immobilized and screamed in agony.


    "To strike such a heavy blow against your fellow sect member? After all, we are from the same sect," Yang Ji said with a mockingugh, pretending to be surprised, while inwardlymenting on how ruthless the Heavenly Demon was, to kill without hesitation or regard for the bond between sect members.


    "Ah... Senior Brother, please spare my life!" The Heavenly Demon screamed miserably, terrified to the core as the Soul Grinding Tune was unleashed, instantly realizing that this "Heavenly Demon" in front of him was no ordinary member. He quickly begged for mercy.


    "Spare you?" Yang Ji contemted with his chin in hand, looked at the wailing Heavenly Demon, and surprisingly nodded, "I can spare your life, but leave your mind open for me to nt a Heart Gu!"


    Before, he had not cultivated the Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique, so meeting a Heavenly Demon and killing it was that simple. Find exclusive stories on §Þ??


    Now, having cultivated the Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique, he wanted to read through the Heavenly Demon''s memories by essing their minds, curious about what the Heavenly Demon sect truly looked like.


    He also wanted to understand the various situations in the extraterrestrial starry sky through this Heavenly Demon who lived beyond their realm.


    "nt a Heart Gu?" The Heavenly Demon''s expression drastically changed.


    "What''s wrong? Don''t want to? Then go to death!", Yang Ji''s expression suddenly turned cold, he urged the ck grinding disc, preparing to crush the Heavenly Demon to death.


    "Ah, Senior Brother, I am willing to submit!" The Heavenly Demon screamed miserably, feeling the breath of death, and immediately gave in.


    Seeing the Heavenly Demon voluntarily open his mind, Yang Ji gave a cold smile, soon nting the Heart Gu into the core of his mind.


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 Chapter 204: Chapter 150 Crisis, Yang Jis Reluctance

    Without asking further, after snatching him into the Mount Sea World, Yang Ji no longer lingered, transforming into a streak of flowing light and heading straight for the exit.


    Soon, the passageway loomed before his eyes, and Yang Ji slightly altered his appearance before plunging headfirst into it.


    After an odd sensation of his Primordial Spirit separating from his body, he found himself in the outer starry sky.


    As soon as Elder Bai, waiting outside, saw Yang Ji emerge, he reached out and pulled him to his side.


    "How was your haul, young friend?" Elder Bai asked with a smile through telepathy.


    "The gains were decent!" Yang Ji transmitted back softly, and then secretly handed over the bodies he had collected in the Secret Realm.


    After Elder Bai quickly took stock of them, a smile spread across his face. He took the bodies, being someone who had his own worries, and didn''t wish to linger. He immediately said to Yang Ji, "Young friend, let''s go back to the Taichu World."


    Yang Ji had been wanting to return to the Taichu World as soon as possible, so he was more than happy to do so now.


    Elder Bai grabbed Yang Ji, not even sparing a nce at the other forces, and crossed the starry sky, hurrying back the way they hade.


    With Elder Bai carrying him, they crossed the starry sky at an extremely fast pace, quickly leaving the Ancient God Star behind.


    But suddenly, Elder Bai felt the entire starry sky be oppressively heavy, and he found himself as if mired in mud, unable to move.


    Elder Bai''s expression changed instantly as he eximed, "Spacepression! No good, a powerful entity is making a move against us."


    It was at this moment that a massive and boundless pressure erupted from behind them, spanning tens of millions of miles, as a hand as vast as the stars reached out from the edge of the sky, terrifying in its approach.


    "Not good, it''s him, the top Mahayana from the Yaksha n!" A jolt went through Yang Ji''s heart as he sensed the aura and instantly knew it was the top Mahayana who had taken the Three-headed White Ape, and he hadn''t expected him to grasp the situation ande after him so quickly.


    "I am from Xiai Restaurant, and who might you be, to make an enemy of Xiai Restaurant?" Elder Bai, his face changing, bellowed. Your next journey awaits at §Þ??


    "Xiai Restaurant?" The reaching hand, from tens of millions of miles away, flicked out a finger, flinging Elder Bai aside, "I have no intention of being an enemy to Xiai Restaurant, but this young fellow beside you has a fate with me, and I would like to have a word with him."


    Yang Ji''s expression shifted as he immediately realized what he was after¡ªthe Sacred Peach Tree!


    The more the situation escted, the more he felt the extraordinariness of the Sacred Peach Tree, and the value it brought to him.


    It was an intuition in the dark depths of his mind, stronger than he had ever felt before.


    Even when he had acquired the legacy of Senior Fu Dongliu beneath the waterfall, even when he had obtained the Three Immortals Formation from his senior brother Wang Tianli, even when he had learned the Great Sword Realm Art from the Immortal Sword Sect''s Sword Cave, and even with the recently acquired Heart of the Nine-Star Ancient God Defying Heaven, he had never had such a feeling.


    Without a doubt, his intuition was telling him that besides the Golden Finger, this was the greatest opportunity he had ever received, and he felt it intensely.


    But now, this opportunity was about to be snatched away by someone else because he was already being grasped by that huge hand, being pulled back at high speed.


    "Young friend!" Elder Bai shouted.


    "Senior, I am a Dao Child of Wuji Dao Sect, and this is just my Clone Technique. Why would you want to capture me?" Feeling unwillingness in his heart and knowing his intentions, Yang Ji still maintained hisposure on the surface.


    "Oh? A Dao Child from Wuji Dao Sect? I won''t kill you, I''ll just take something from you that you shouldn''t have," a faint voice transmitted from a distant time and space, casually revealing his strength, clearly not taking Yang Ji''s identity seriously.


    "Senior grabbing my fortune by lowering your status, are you not afraid of stirring enmity with my Wuji Dao Sect?" Yang Ji''s thoughts turned rapidly, invoking the entire Wuji Dao Sect once more in response.


    But the person showed no fear and instead scoffed, "Wuji Dao Sect? Whether it will still exist in the future is another question. Today I demean myself to take your fortune, so what? Not killing you is already the greatest mercy I can grant; it counts as giving ample face to your Wuji Dao Sect. Even if your Sect Master Wuji Zi finds out about this, he should thank me for my mercy not to kill."


    This man is utterly arrogant! I wonder if he would soil himself in fear if Wuji Zi truly stood before him.


    Yet as he listened to the man''s words, a shock went through Yang Ji''s heart.


    Whether the Wuji Dao Sect will exist in the future is in question? Could this person be aware of the Heavenly Demon''s conspiracy to attack the Taichu World?


    Or could there be some deal between the Heavenly Demon and the power behind him, revealing the conspiracy to him?


    This thought shed through Yang Ji''s mind. After all, the Sect had already been aware of the Heavenly Demon''s plot and had prepared for it.


    At this moment, his heart was filled with deep frustration. Was the opportunity that had been within his reach going to be snatched away just like that?


    As if sensing the helplessness and anger in Yang Ji''s heart, the Immortal Elder spoke in a deep voice, "Yang Ji, what do you think of the chance that the Sacred Peach Tree offers you?"


    "A feeling deep inside tells me it''s a tremendous opportunity, even greater than the Heart of the Ancient God. s! It seems I am not fated for it!" Yang Ji sighed, his voiceced with unwillingness.


    Facing such a formidable being, he realized how insignificant he was. With such a gap in strength, he was at the mercy of others.


    "Since your intuition tells you so, then I believe in your intuition," the Immortal Elder suddenly said.


    "Immortal Elder, you?" Yang Ji felt that his tone was off. He sent a sliver of his Divine Sense into the Mount Sea World and saw the word "Decisively" on his broken sword''s true body. "Immortal Elder, what are you doing?"


    It was at this moment that the ancient broken sword began to tremble, erupting with a dazzling Immortal Light. This magnificent and vast Immortal Light instantly enveloped the entire Mount Sea World.


    Suddenly, all the Immortal Light rapidly coalesced into one beam, a Sword Qi containing the Immortal Dao Principles, capable of cutting through any matter in the mundane world.


    This splendid Sword Qi rushed out of the Mount Sea World in a sh, piercing through the palm that was gripping Yang Ji.


    "What?" Tens of thousands of miles away in outer space, a member of the Yaksha n, a great Mahayana practitioner, cried out in shock. His palm was severed by the Sword Qi, causing him to stagger backwards two steps in the void.


    Blood streamed from the stump of his arm, where silver runes flickered. Looking closely, those silver runes turned out to be tiny Sword Qi. As soon as his fingers touched them, they created unheble wounds.


    "What kind of Sword Qi is this?" He changed color in horror. "That Sword Light, that aura, could it be an Immortal Artifact? Does this boy actually possess an Immortal Artifact?"


    The man''s expression suddenly turned crazed. Instead of bing angry about his injury, he startedughing maniacally. "Hahaha, what a tremendous fortune. This person actually has an Immortal Artifact. If I obtain it, why worry about not passing the nine heavenly tribtions and ascending to the Immortal Realm? He truly is my destiny."


    While the Yaksha great Mahayanaughed wildly, ignoring his wound, he tore open the void with one hand and stepped in.


    But it was toote. The next moment he emerged from the ripped space, there was no one there.


    With a gloomy expression, the Yaksha great Mahayana sped his hands, trying to capture any lingering aura in the starry sky, but he found nothing of Yang Ji''s, because the Sword Light had erased all traces of Yang Ji, whisking him away billions of miles in an instant.


    In the blink of an eye, billions of miles were crossed without a trace to follow. Even he, a top-tier Mahayana with divine sight, struggled to pinpoint Yang Ji''s exact location.


    For a while, the Yaksha great Mahayana could not help but be furious with frustration. But then, he revealed a ferocious smile, "A Dao child of the Wuji Dao Sect? I just don''t know which Dao child you are. But I''ve got my eye on you now."


    "You wander the outer starry skies, I''ll block all passages to and from the Taichu World, and I''ll see how you return. Once you show yourself, you will be captured by me."


    "Your Immortal Artifact, I am determined to im it."


    (Thank you to Lonely Blood for the 500 coin tip, and to Handi for the 100 coin tip.)

 Chapter 205: Chapter 151: Physical Division, Gathering and Parting Without Harm

    "I came for the Sacred Peach Tree, but unexpectedly, I learned the whereabouts of an Immortal Artifact. Such fate,"


    the Yaksha Great Vehicle sneered, filled with an air of absolute certainty of sess.


    It wasn''t surprising that he felt this way, for Immortal Artifacts were the Sect-Stabilizing Treasures of major sects, wielded by the Sect Masters, rarely used lightly.


    This time, a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator astonishingly possessed an Immortal Artifact, which naturally drove him into a frenzy.


    The significance of an Immortal Artifact was too profound; even a top Mahayana like him couldn''t touch it, yet now, he saw hope in owning one.


    However, what he never expected was that it was merely a damaged Immortal Artifact, but the sword light that had severed his palm was enough to breed greed in his heart.


    If a minor Nascent Soul Cultivator could injure a Mahayana with an Immortal Artifact, then what if he obtained it, would he not be able to y the Red Dust Immortals?


    A mysterious smile appeared on the face of the Yaksha Great Vehicle, and his mind quickly turned. He sneered coldly in the direction Elder Bai had left, "However, before I obtain the Immortal Artifact, there is one thing I need to do." Then, he tore through the void and chased after him.


    In just three breaths'' time, he re-emerged from the torn space, having alreadynded in front of Elder Bai, who was crossing the star domains.


    "Sir, what do you want to do?" Elder Bai''s heart sank as a figure suddenly appeared before him, and he immediately became vignt.


    "Nothing much, I just want to erase a segment of your memory," the Yaksha Great Vehicle said with a faint smile.


    "Erase my memor... Ah..." Before Elder Bai could finish speaking, he let out a scream. The hand of the Yaksha Great Vehicle transformed into a w, suddenly grasping his skull. Dark light surged between his fingers, seeping into Elder Bai''s brain, shredding every fragment of his memories from thest fifty breaths, and imnting a false memory in him.


    When a top Mahayana made his move, it was indeed sharp and decisive, without dragging his feet. Divine Skills were strong, methods numerous, inspiring awe in others.


    In just three breaths of time, the Yaksha Great Vehicle chuckled lightly, retracted his hand, and before Elder Bai coulde to his senses, he had torn through the void and left once more.


    ...


    With Immortal Light bursting forth, the broken sword carried Yang Ji as he flew at high speed, with countless stars shing by his side, stretching into grey streaks.


    It was too fast; Yang Ji had never felt such extreme speed. Were it not for the protection of the Immortal Light, his entire being would likely fall apart.


    "Sect Master, it seems like we''ve escaped from that person''s grip!" Buddha Child eximed with joy.


    But Yang Ji wasn''t happy because the message "Burning Origin, life in peril!" surfaced from beneath the broken sword. Your next read is at §Þ??


    "Immortal Elder, stop burning your Origin, or you''ll die," Yang Ji''s expression tensed as he shouted.


    "Don''t worry, I have my own measure. I''ve been asleep for an eon¡ªI don''t intend to just die like this," the voice of the Immortal Elder now sounded extremely weak, like an old man on his deathbed.


    "Immortal Elder, please stop!" Yang Ji urged anxiously.


    The Immortal Elder did not respond and continued to carry Yang Ji for hundreds of billions of miles, finallying to rest on a deserted star, before stopping.


    The broken sword nowcked any luster, turned dull and ancient, like an iron block that had been submerged in water for years, its magical essencepletely gone, its spirit no longer present, its Origin entirely depleted.


    With a ttering sound, the broken sword, like a piece of scrap iron, slid from Yang Ji''s feet and fell onto the rubble.


    "Immortal Elder!" Yang Ji''s face changed drastically, and he hurriedly picked up the broken sword.


    "It''s okay, I''m not dead yet," a voice barely hanging on came from the broken sword. "However, I might not be able to help you in the future. My Origin has been running low, and now that I have burnt all of it, I can only keep this breath of life."


    "Immortal Elder, how can you be restored!" Yang Ji asked urgently.


    "Put me into the water of pure yang. The power of creation within it will allow me to regain some strength," the Immortal Elder said weakly.


    Before the Immortal Elder''s words could finish, Yang Ji had already opened the Mount Sea World and ced him into the water of pure yang.


    The waters from the Pure Yang Lake of the Ancient Mystical Realm had been absorbed by him greatly, and now there was a small Pure Yang Lake inside his Mount Sea World as well.


    "Immortal Elder, you can absorb all this water of pure yang," Yang Ji said.


    "No, this water of pure yang is of great use to you; it can help you quickly solidify your Inner World. I won''t absorb too much," the Immortal Elder replied.


    "Immortal Elder, you''re almost gone; just absorb it quickly," Buddha Child advised from the side.


    However, the Immortal Elder said, "Indeed, the power of creation in the water of pure yang is useful to me, but this smallke of water is too little. Even absorbing it all, I can hardly recover a fraction of my Origin."


    "But this littleke of water of pure yang is greatly beneficial for Yang Ji¡ªit can help him quickly form aplete world prototype."


    "I''ve maintained this state for countless years already; recovering a little won''t make much of a difference, but for Yang Ji, it''s significant. This is the foundation of his true inheritance. With aplete world prototype, he can participate in the battle for true inheritance and increase his chances by thirty percent in obtaining the first lineage."


    "Once he achieves the first lineage, his status will soar, and he will have ess to more treasures. At that time, finding some treasures that could help me recover will be easy."


    "In the long run, it''s much better for both him and me if thiske of pure yang water is left for him to absorb."


    "I''ve lived a long life, gains and losses have faded in importance. I will not ruin a young man''s bright future for my own benefit."


    "Immortal Elder, you..." Yang Ji paused, struck.


    "Yang Ji, don''t try to persuade me," the Immortal Elder said weakly, suddenly speaking more sternly, "I''ve carried you hundreds of billions of miles and erased your trail along the way. Even a top Mahayana would struggle to locate you.


    With the multitude of methods that such a powerful being has, it''s difficult to predict¡ªnow you can refine the Heart of the Ancient God, changing your own aura to align with your Thousand Transformations Technique of the Heavenly Demons. Even if hees before you, it will be hard for him to recognize you at once."

 Chapter 206: Chapter 151: Physical Division, Gathering and Parting Without Harm_2

    "Good!" Yang Ji no longer tried to persuade. Having cultivated for hundreds of years, he had naturally developed a certain decisiveness and courage. With the words of the Immortal Eldering to this point, any hesitation or indecision on his part could prevent him from achieving greatness.


    Looking at the bigger picture, keeping the Pure Yang waters of theke for himself was indeed a boon.


    Yang Ji briefly observed the star he was on, unsure of which star domain he had arrived at, and he had no time for deeper contemtion at the moment.


    Transforming into a streak of light, he dove into the bottom of the star and hid himself. Only then did he enter the Mount Sea World and begin to refine the Heart of the Ancient God.


    The Heart of the Ancient God was teeming with vitality, its residual blood pulsating non-stop, thumping loudly within it.


    The heart was the size of a head, and Yang Ji didn''t know how to incorporate it into his body for refinement. Just holding it for a moment, his own heart''s beating frequency gradually synchronized with that of the Ancient God''s heart, resonating in unison.


    Thump, thump, thump!


    Yang Ji found himself unable to control his heartbeat, as the blood flow in his body sped up. With each heartbeat, his blood surged violently, and suddenly, a mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, sshing onto the Heart of the Ancient God.


    It was at this moment that something miraculous urred¡ªthe Heart of the Ancient God in the palm of his hand turned into a streak of light and merged into his body.


    This streak of light followed the blood vessels in his palm, rapidly reaching his heart, where the Heart of the Ancient God materialized and began to merge with his own heart.


    Yang Ji watched this scene in astonishment, feeling no danger, and he did not try to stop it.


    The fusion of the two hearts, onerge and one small, happened more quickly than expected. In just about ten breaths, a red light burst forth from the area of his heart, and the two hearts had already merged into one¡ªa new heart identical in size to his original heart.


    It was then that the Blood of the Ancient God flowed out, swiftly permeating Yang Ji''s entire body¡ªhis blood, bones, skin, meridians, the Blood of the Ancient God infiltrated and merged thoroughly, with the Ancient God''s power intermingling with Yang Ji''s flesh.


    In an instant, Yang Ji''s entire body began to expand.


    Every muscle, every tendon, every blood vessel, and every inch of skin swelled up at an unimaginable rate.


    In the blink of an eye, he had grown three times his original size, his body resembling a peeled elephant¡ªbloody and terrifyingly red.


    Large tendons wrapped around his body, veins bulged out, each tendon and vessel resembling a five-wed blood dragon, terrifying with bared fangs and ws.


    Because of the expansion, rings of blood-colored mist were forcibly squeezed from his body, condensing into golden runes that circled around him.


    "Such formidable power, it has even stretched my body that couldpare to a Dao Device. If I hadn''t cultivated the Humanoid Weapon, I would have likely exploded instantaneously!"


    Yang Ji was secretly shocked, trying his best to operate the Cultivation Technique to reorganize the rampaging blood and qi within his body.


    But the thumping of the heart interfered with the operation of his Cultivation Technique.


    Bang!


    Finally, unable to suppress the roaring power inside, his entire body burst open at once¡ªarms, legs, chest, organs, head¡ªall exploded,pletely shattered into a mist of blood.


    The Heart of the Ancient God, condensed with the life force of the Ancient God of Nine Stars, was overwhelmingly mighty. Despite an era''s worth of depletion, it was still staggeringly vast, so much so that Yang Ji''s body,parable to a Dao Device, could not contain it and exploded.


    However, after the explosion, the blood mist enveloped his Primordial Spirit, and suddenly, Yang Ji had an epiphany; he realized some of the mysteries of the physical body.


    Flesh transformed, the body reconstructed, refined and merged, adapted to each other!


    The explosion of the body might not be a bad thing; it signified the Blood of the Ancient God achieving perfect integration with his flesh.


    In just a moment, amidst the surging blood mist, the blood that had be mist began to condense into golden runes, intertwining with each other.


    Under the push of the immense life force, his skull, internal organs, meridians, bones, and apertures all reassembled once again.


    In just three breaths, the exploded body had reformed.


    A much more powerful body, a perfect body, a body brimming with life force, marked by the Blood of the Ancient God, had emerged anew.


    The moment Yang Ji''s head took shape, a strong aura emanated from every pore.


    Thump, thump, thump!


    Listening to the vigorous heartbeat, Yang Ji felt his own vast life force. He set his heart beating at an extreme speed, shaking a terrifying ten thousand times in a single breath.


    Because of this terrifying frequency of vibration, the surrounding air currents tore apart, causing shockwaves and explosions everywhere. The Bai Xiang, Qing Shi, giant Peng, Crystal Scorpion, Jin Gang, as well as the group of Serpents, immediately clutched their chests and screamed in agony, bleeding from all seven orifices, as if they were about to explode and die at any moment.


    Bai Xiang and the other two turned ghostly pale, gasping, "Master! Master!"


    Even the Buddha Child, whose mind was protected by the Buddha-Demon, showed a painful expression, staring at Yang Ji in horror.


    Upon hearing their cries, Yang Ji instantly stopped the extremely rapid vibrations of his heartbeat. Engrossed in cultivation, he cast a doubtful nce at them, still unaware of the situation.


    Only when he saw them clutching their hearts with pained expressions did he realize what had happened.


    Touching his chin, Yang Ji fell into deep thought. He could feel that the heart vibrating tens of thousands of times in an instant was not the limit. Could he kill a Quasi True Sessor in one shot by vibrating it a hundred thousand times?


    He didn''t know, but he did know that although he hadn''t inherited the Ancient God''s legacy, it seemed he had acquired a Supreme Divine Power ¡ª the heartbeat vibration!


    He called it ¡ª Life Resonance!


    The seemingly harmonious four characters were actually filled with lethal intent.


    Such thoughts had barely flickered through his mind when his body swelled up once more and then exploded again.


    Explode, reform, explode, reform...


    Within the time it took an incense stick to burn, Yang Ji had gone through this cycle over a hundred times.


    With constant explosions and reformations, he found that most of the impurities within his body had been purged, three acupoints had been opened, and several of the meridians and hidden veins throughout his body had been cleared.


    The power of the Ancient God was too strong, and his flesh had no ce to contain it. During the process of exploding and reforming, his meridians and acupoints were unintentionally burst open.


    This discovery thrilled Yang Ji.


    Some acupoints were extremely difficult to open and required the cultivation of special techniques and Divine Skills.


    Yang Ji was able to open them solely thanks to his current radical approach of constant explosion and reformation.


    He was also lucky that the Heart of the Ancient God had fused into his body, bestowing upon him an immense life force. Had a normal person exploded like this a few times, they would surely have been grievously wounded if not outright killed.


    Although every explosion brought excruciating pain, Yang Ji became more and more ted.


    He noticed that with each cycle of explosion and reformation, the Ancient God''s power integrated more deeply with his flesh.


    In this way, exploding and reforming, three years passed in a sh.


    In those three years, he didn''t know how many times he had exploded and reformed; he had almost be numb to it.


    He only knew that on this day, his body finally returned to normal and stopped swelling.


    During these three years, under the impact of the Ancient God''s power, he had managed to open three hundred and sixty-five major acupoints throughout his body, including the Heavenly Opening, the Whirling Jade, the Heavenly Cover, the Jade Hall, the Great Void, and the Divine Center, as well as countless hidden channels beyond the twelve main meridians and the Eight Extraordinary Meridians.


    Each major acupoint was filled with boundless life force, vast as an ocean, circting in endless hidden channels and flesh.


    The strength of his life force was such that Yang Ji felt his body was nearly sentient.


    Now, if his palm were to be chopped off, it would instantly regrow a new one without him feeling the slightest pain.


    His body could explode into a mist of blood and instantly reassemble.


    With a single thought, his body would disperse with a rustling sound, breaking down into particles so fine that, just like the Heavenly Demon, he could achieve an intangible and formless existence. He was able to perform the Great Body Disintegration Technique of the Heavenly Demons effortlessly, which was utterly terrifying.


    The Humanoid Weapon had given him a physique as hard as a Dao Device, and the Heart of the Ancient God brought him life force to the extreme.


    At this moment, he truly possessed the Immortal Body. No one of the same rank could kill him, not even those in the stages of Divinity Transformation or Void Refining. Only suppression could contain him.


    "The body can turn into particles,ing together and scattering with but a thought! Yang Ji, congrattions on obtaining the Immortal Body. Right now, if someone were to cut you in two, you would be unharmed, and your divided body could instantly heal. You have be impervious to all physical attacks, possessing the ability to divide your body and reassemble at will.


    If your Primordial Spirit could reach immortality, that would truly be remarkable. Then you wouldn''t need to leave your Primordial Spirit in an Immortal Artifact; you could simply store a body particle containing all your information anywhere and be able to cultivate anew." The Immortal Elder clicked his tongue in admiration.


    "Immortal Primordial Spirit?" Yang Ji pondered inwardly, then suddenly his gaze lifted, piercing through the surface of the stars, "Someone''sing!"


    (End of bridge chapter!)


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 Chapter 207: Chapter 152 Taichu Foreign Affairs Hall, Demon Consort

    "Someone''sing?" The Buddha Child immediately leaned in upon hearing this.


    Yang Ji, who had left a strand of his Divine Sense outside the stars, now raised one hand towards the sky, and amidst the flickering of Spiritual Light, a screen appeared in the air, showing the scene from beyond the stars.


    At this moment, on the surface of the stars, stood two figures in ck robes, one male, and one female, both looking extremely young.


    The woman had willow leaf eyebrows, long and fine as hair, ck lips, and delicate makeup, giving her an enchanting allure.


    The man had upturned eyes and a smile on his lips, hisplexion slightly pale and his features extremely handsome, exuding an aura of sinister charm.


    Unlike humans, their eyes had no whites, their eyeballs werepletely ck.


    Yang Ji recognized them as Heavenly Demons at just a nce.


    There were unique patterns on their ck robes, and at a nce, Yang Ji felt they looked familiar. Turning his head for a quick look, wasn''t the Heavenly Demon suppressed in the Mount Sea World wearing the same ck robe as them?


    "Heavenly Demon Sect!" The Buddha Child looked at the screen and then at the Heavenly Demon being suppressed not far away, identifying the two outsiders'' affiliations in one nce.


    "Who would have thought that we''vee to the territory of the Heavenly Demon Sect?" Yang Ji muttered to himself while stroking his chin contemtively.


    Just then, from the screen, one could see a furious dragon shaking its head and swinging its tail, glimmering with golden light, and moving extremely fast, soon arriving outside the stars.


    Upon closer inspection, this furious dragon turned out to be a Dragon-shaped Starry Sky Shuttle.


    The surface shed with brilliance, and the thousand-zhang dragon-shaped shuttle suddenly shrank, then turned into a speck of golden light and disappeared.


    In midair, there now stood a middle-aged man d in a golden dragon robe, his forehead adorned with two pairs of golden dragon horns. His face bore dignity, his head and horns lofty and awe-inspiring, his gaze electric, sweeping across all directions, radiating immense dragon prestige and revealing an extraordinary nobility.


    The moment Yang Ji saw him, information disyed itself: [Five-wed Golden Dragon, Dragon Emperor!]"


    The Dragon Emperor? This was actually a Dragon Emperorparable to the Void Refinement Realm, and what''s more, a Five-wed Golden Dragon.


    As Yang Ji marveled at his extraordinariness and felt secretly astonished, he saw the Dragon Emperor catch sight of the two individuals below. His dignified face suddenly softened, and he revealed a ttering smile, flying downwards and politely bowing, saying, "I have kept the two Demon Envoys waiting."


    "..." Yang Ji was startled. The Five-wed Golden Dragon Emperor who had seemed unrivaled and looked down upon the world, how had he instantly changed into a fawning little servant?


    If the other party were two Demon Lords, Yang Ji could still make some sense of it, but they were merely two Demon Kings equivalent to the Nascent Soul Realm.


    Did he, a Five-wed Golden Dragon Emperor who had heard the Dao, need to humble himself and seek favor from such minor characters?


    "Elder Brother, they are from the External Affairs Hall!" The suppressed Heavenly Demon, amidst its suffering, spoke with a beseeching look as if perceiving Yang Ji''s confusion.


    "Oh? What is this External Affairs Hall? Tell me about it!" Yang Ji formed a hand seal and eased the suppression of the Soul Grinding Disc on the Heavenly Demon, providing a momentary relief from pain.


    The Heavenly Demon let out a sigh of relief, nced at Yang Ji with a fearful expression, and managed a stiff apologetic smile: "The External Affairs Hall is the Sect division specifically responsible for interfacing with external forces; establishing roots of influence, nurturing puppets, infiltrating with undercover agents, and the like are all the domain of the External Affairs Hall."


    "In each of the Three Thousand Great Realms and the Infinite Minor Realms, every realm has a corresponding External Affairs Hall. This person is from the Dragon Race, so the two individuals they''re facing must be from the Dragon n External Affairs Hall."


    "Dragon n External Affairs Hall? Then, is there also a Taichu External Affairs Hall?" Yang Ji asked thoughtfully.


    "Yes, the head of the Taichu External Affairs Hall is the Demon Consort, a truly powerful True Inheritance holder," the Heavenly Demon nced at Yang Ji, a flicker of doubt crossing its mind, but it still obediently answered.


    "Oh? How powerful?" Intrigued by his phrasing, Yang Ji became more interested.


    "Does Elder Brother know the rules for our Sect''s True Inheritance assessment?" the Heavenly Demon asked, lifting its gaze.


    "Speak!" Yang Ji said indifferently.


    "It''s over, it''s all over! This person knows nothing of our Sect''s affairs; it''s like he truly isn''t one of us. Looking at the method his Magical Treasures use, the Demonic Qi is scarce, but the Spiritual Energy is exceptionally abundant. Could it be... he''s not a Heavenly Demon! But from another race?"


    This Heavenly Demon, who was undoubtedly a genius of the demon n able toplete three trial tasks, was extremely sharp-minded, discerning the ws in Yang Ji''s identity in just a few sentences.


    Yang Ji chuckled inwardly; he never intended to let him go after capturing him. Letting him know wouldn''t hurt!


    Seeing his nonchnt smile, the Heavenly Demon was inwardly crying in misery, but outwardly he remainedposed and said, "No wonder Senior Brother''s Divine Skills areprehended to such depth. It seems you are a person deeply immersed in cultivation, knowing very little of these mundane Sect matters."


    After ttering him a little, he then said, "The inheritance trials of our Sect are different from other worlds. Other worlds enter a Battlefield of Inheritances to determine the inheritance spots. Our Sect''s trials are more stringent, requiring one to defeat or kill a True Inheritor from another world!"


    "Oh? So when you say this Demon Consort is incredibly powerful, has she in a True Inheritor?" Yang Ji mused.


    "No, not one True Inheritor, but she actually killed five True Inheritors. And it was not one by one but defeating thebined force of those five!" the Heavenly Demon said with reverence.


    "What? Five True Inheritors, and they were working together?" Yang Ji was genuinely shocked and greatly moved.


    Being a True Inheritor meant one was an extraordinary person, five working together, even if unable to win, could easily get away. How could all of them be killed by one peer?


    Seeing Yang Ji''s shocked expression, the Heavenly Demon felt secretly delighted and continued to highlight the strength of the Heavenly Demon Sect, speaking with a hint of pride, "Moreover, these five were not from the same world.


    They met on the Battlefield of Inheritances, and at their first gathering after bing True Inheritors, the Demon Consort set her sights on them, resulting in all of their heads being taken. However, they had their Primordial Spirits housed upon the Immortal Artifacts of their respective Sects, so they could be resurrected. They were lucky in that regard."


    "What abilities does this Demon Consort have to be so formidable?" Yang Ji raised an eyebrow.


    "Hundreds of years ago, a great figure from the Demon Realm had a thought to tour the Lower Realm, took a fancy to a Demon God of our Sect, and thus exchanged souls with it; the Demon Consort is their progeny," the Heavenly Demon exined without hiding anything. It was something one could easily find out with a bit of inquiry.


    Yang Ji certainly knew that the Heavenly Demon n could reproduce not just physically, but through soul exchange as well.


    He did not expect the Demon Consort toe from such a remarkable background; her mother a Demon God nearly on par with a Tribtion Immortal, and her father at the very least a True Demonparable to a True Immortal. No wonder the Demon Consort was so formidable.


    "Heh heh, the Demon Consort is the one our Sect''s Demon Lord dered capable of ying Dao Tribtion and bing an Unparalleled Witch. Taking down five True Inheritors was a piece of cake for her! It''s exactly because she is so powerful that she is able to lead the Taichu External Affairs Hall," boasted the Heavenly Demon with pride.


    "Taichu External Affairs Hall..."


    Yang Ji murmured, his mind suddenly racing with a new thought.


    The very Sect that Great Sage Mu Yuan belonged to was extinguished by this Heavenly Demon Sect, and the reason behind the annihtion was kept secret, unknown to the world. It was only because Mu Yuan told him that he knew it was because of a Taichu Divine Tree Sapling.


    If the Taiyuan Dao Sect was destroyed, that sapling of the Taichu Divine Tree should have fallen into the hands of the Heavenly Demon Sect.


    So, the one plotting to attack and take over the Taichu World must be the Heavenly Demon Sect leading the charge. Could Liu Xiaosheng, who infiltrated the Wuji Dao Sect, be someone from the Heavenly Demon Sect?


    The upper echelons of the Wuji Dao Sect didn''t know about the Taichu Divine Tree in the Heavenly Demon Sect''s possession, so they could not confirm which Heavenly Demon power was behind the scheme.


    But through the Taichu Divine Tree obtained by the Heavenly Demon Sect, Yang Ji had guessed most of it.


    Just as he was deep in thought, a voice from within the projection suddenly interrupted his contemtion.


    "Many thanks to the two Demon Envoys! In ten days'' time, I ask for your Sect''s assistance in iming the position of n leader," the middle-aged Dragon Race individual said obsequiously, his hidden intent to kill suddenly revealing itself, "Jin Luan dared to dere that my bloodline is impure, unworthy of the position of n leader. I will ensure his soul is utterly destroyed!"


    "Since we have an agreement, our Sect will certainly make a move. You just rx, n Leader Jin Lie," the man in the ck robe cackled ominously.


    "Hahahaha, that''s enough for me, having the word of a Demon Envoy," the middle-aged Dragon Race individualughed contentedly.


    Yang Ji sighed inwardly, finding it easy to invite trouble but difficult to send it away. By involving the Heavenly Demon in internal n disputes, this middle-aged individual of the Dragon Race was truly culpable. If the Dragon ancestors in heaven had any awareness, they would probably manifest on the spot and strangle him to death.


    Once this dragon and two demons had finished their secret deal on this deste star, they all left one after another.

 Chapter 208: 153 Demons

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    "Lord, what are your ns?" Buddha Child asked as he watched the three people disappear from the screen.


    "Join the Heavenly Demon Sect!" Yang Ji suddenly dered, not avoiding the Heavenly Demon beside him.


    Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Demon was overjoyed within, "This man is truly seeking his own death. My Heavenly Demon Sect abounds with masters, your alien transformation into our ranks will definitely be exposed by our sect''s powerhouses. When that timees, we will crush your bones and scatter your ashes, and I shall see the turning point for my rescue, hahaha."


    "However, before that, I must first secure my position with him, make clear my value for use, and ensure he does not kill me."


    "This man thinks that having nted the Heart Gu in me, he can know all that goes through my mind! Hahaha, I am a Heavenly Demon, my thoughts arise a billionfold in an instant, true from false indistinguishable. If he tries to probe my thoughts, it will only make his head spin and mind swell, unable to digest it all. I can then take the chance to fool him, perhaps even trap him."


    Thinking joyously of all kinds of schemes, the Heavenly Demon was not aware that Yang Ji had learned everything through the text that appeared above his head.


    "Join the Heavenly Demon Sect?" Buddha Child''s eyes suddenly lit up, "Lord, that''s actually a good idea. Once we''re in the Heavenly Demon Sect, as long as we''re not exposed, we can return to our sect through the Heavenly Demon Battlefield. The Yaksha Great Vehicle will definitely not let us go, and we won''t take the return path. Let him fart around there, hahaha."


    "That''s also one of my objectives," Yang Ji exchanged a smile with Buddha Child. With the Yaksha Great Vehicle blocking them, returning by the same route would surely be fraught with danger. However, if they daringly took the risk and returned to their sect from the Heavenly Demon Sect''s battlefield, the path would be wide open, and they could travel unimpeded.


    Now that he had refined the Heart of the Ancient God, he possessed an Immortal Body and could transform his flesh into trillions of particles. Once he utilized the Thousand Transformations Technique of the Heavenly Demons, each particle of his body, every wisp of his Primordial Spirit would carry Demonic Qi, making him indistinguishable from a real Heavenly Demon.


    ording to what Elder Chun Ye said, a top Mahayana not familiar with him would need to watch him for at least twelve breaths to see through his disguise ¡ª and that was before.


    Now that he had further perfected his transformation, bing even more like a Heavenly Demon, a top Mahayana focusing on him for twenty-four breaths would probably still be unable to see through his disguise.


    Besides, it was not so easy to encounter such top Mahayana figures, let alone have them watch him for twenty-four breaths.


    With his current art of transformation, he could actually try to head back, but he feared the Yaksha''s Mahayana would follow the principle of "better to capture the wrong one than let anyone go," capturing and interrogating anyone they find en route. That would be troublesome, and the risk too great.


    Byparison, joining the Heavenly Demon Sect carried a smaller risk. After all, as a minor figure, he couldn''te into contact with significant individuals, and the lesser Heavenly Demons wouldn''t be able to see through him, allowing him to be at ease.


    Another point, now that he hade to the Heavenly Demons'' territory, it meant endless resources of Heavenly Demons at his disposal. In his eyes, these were all Primordial Spirit Fruits, treasures for achieving his Immortal Primordial Spirit.


    In time, with an undying body and an immortal primordial spirit, hiding a single particle would allow him to rebuild ande back. The world was wide, indeed a ce that he could go anywhere.


    Moreover, if he had the chance, he actually wanted to join the Taichu''s External Affairs Hall to see what kind of conspiracies against the Taichu World were inside, find out the spies, and identify the inserted informants.


    However, he also knew that the External Affairs Hall dealt with core matters and that it wasn''t that easy to join.


    Even if this goal couldn''t be achieved, the other two reasons¡ªto return from the Heavenly Demon Battlefield and to obtain Primordial Spirit Fruits¡ªwere enough to excite him and drive him to join the Heavenly Demon Sect.


    After all, at this moment, he was far too distant from the Taichu World. Without a teleportation array, it was unknown how many years of flight would be needed, not to mention the myriad of risks that might be encountered along the way.


    If he encountered a Star Bandit, a ck hole, a storm, a deadly ray... he could not afford any of it.


    It would be rtively safer to return from the Heavenly Demon Battlefield.


    Having made up his mind, Yang Ji looked toward the Heavenly Demon and asked, "What''s your name?"


    "My lord, my name is Hei Sha!" The Heavenly Demon did not hide, revealing his true name.


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    Following that, Yang Ji asked a few questions about his basic information, and the Heavenly Demon, with a mind as clear as a mirror, knew what he intended to do and obediently answered. Yet, in his heart, he sneered, "Hurry up and go to the Heavenly Demon Sect, I can hardly wait to see you being in by our Sect''s strong ones."


    Yang Ji responded with an enigmatic smile, which caused the Heavenly Demon to freeze for a moment, as the smile seemed somehow amiss.


    Without giving him much time to think, Yang Ji had already transformed into his likeness and left the Mount Sea World.


    Then, turning into a wisp of ck mist, he appeared on the surface of a star. Now that he was a Heavenly Demon, he could not use the Human Race Divine Abilities and had to be careful in every aspect.


    Standing on the star, Yang Ji looked around, and based on the memories he had sensed in Hei Sha''s mind, he identified a direction and flew forward.


    This star domain was vast and known as the Demonic Star Region. Its overlord was none other than the Heavenly Demon Sect.


    Of course, within this star domain, there were other Heavenly Demon forces, but none couldpare with the Heavenly Demon Sect, as these were either foundations established by its disciples or families.


    Yang Ji was lucky. Being brought here by the Immortal Elder had actually brought him to the edge of the Demonic Star Region.


    He hadn''t flown far in the starry sky when he saw a space teleportation station, a vast continent floating in the midst of the stars.


    Yang Ji flew down and discovered neatly constructed buildings upon it. The Heavenly Demons conducting business within the city caused no disturbances.


    Seeing such an orderly sight, he silently marveled.


    He had assumed the Heavenly Demons to be savage, expecting their domains to be a chaotic dance of demons, with robbery, ughter, and demons consuming one another being rampant. Yet, to his surprise, it was quite the opposite¡ªpeaceful and well-organized.


    For a moment, Yang Ji felt his intent to y the Heavenly Demons slightly wane, not out of kindness, but for fear of stirring up trouble with the more powerful beings.


    This first encounter made him realize that he had underestimated the Heavenly Demons. They were truly one of the oldest races.


    Indeed, their Divine Abilities of the Heavenly Demons could allow one a glimpse; a civilization so robust in its cultivation practices certainly could not be ordinary.


    However, Yang Ji didn''t think the Heavenly Demons were benevolent. Although they interacted with smiles andposure amongst themselves, the bodies and even live specimens of various races they traded revealed they were not to be trifled with.


    Suddenly, Yang Ji thought of the Heavenly Demon in the Mount Sea World who was ready to ambush and kill him without a second thought. He figured that the Heavenly Demons couldn''t be so affable, and he sent a strand of his Divine Sense into the Mount Sea World to ask, "What would happen if I killed and ate a Heavenly Demon here in this city?"


    "Go ahead and kill. You are a man of the Heavenly Demon Sect; nobody dares to trouble you!" Hei Sha said, yet his heart was filled with coldughter, "It seems he won''t need to go to the Sect. He''ll die right here and now!"


    "Ah..." Suddenly, the Soul Grinding Disc mped shut, and Hei Sha let out a bloodcurdling scream.


    "If you don''t want your soul to be scattered to the winds, better stay honest!" Yang Ji said coldly.


    "Ah, in territories governed by the Demon Sect, you can''t kill your own kind. Otherwise, you will be seen as Demons and will invoke the wrath of the Sect''s enforcers," Hei Sha screamed.


    "Demons?" Yang Ji asked, startled.


    "A Heavenly Demon that feeds on its kind is called a Demon! You must not kill your own kind!" Hei Sha shouted in agony.


    "Heavenly Demons eating Heavenly Demons are called Demons? How amusing! Aren''t Heavenly Demons the biggest Demons in the Myriad Realms?" Yang Ji said with a coldugh.

 Chapter 209: Chapter 154 A Bold Idea

    "Demons?" the Immortal Elder murmured, a memory surfacing in his mind, "At the dawn of the Heavenly Demons'' existence, cannibalism was the norm."


    "Back then, they looked down upon the creatures of the Myriad Realms, as devouring their own kind enabled them to cultivate faster. The flesh and souls of the Hundred ns might be tasty, but they were considered inferior food in their eyes. Only a Heavenly Demon that could not kill its own kind would turn to prey on the creatures of the Myriad Realms."


    "That chaotic era of rampant demons was indeed in total disarray, devoid of order, brimming with tyranny and bloodshed. It wasmonce for Heavenly Demons to ughter each other."


    "However,ter on, an extraordinary individual emerged among the Heavenly Demon n. His ambition was immense, wishing to establish order, to reign over all demons, to be the supreme Demon King, thereby ruling the Three Thousand Great Realms and conquering the entire extraterrestrial space, fulfilling his grand ambitions."


    "The infighting among Heavenly Demons ran counter to his interests, so he championed benevolence and kindness, established a new ideology, and stopped the Heavenly Demons from ughtering one another, turning instead to advocate for the hunting of creatures from the Hundred ns."


    "After all, the powerful Heavenly Demons were few, while the weaker ones made up the majority. To survive, these weaker Heavenly Demons naturally wished to support his rule, as none wanted to be the food of other Heavenly Demons."


    "The reason this Heavenly Demon ascended to the True Demon status so quickly is precisely because he devoured countless Heavenly Demons to achieve it. Now he says one cannot eat Heavenly Demons, so naturally, some are discontent. Those who opposed the rules he set were thusbeled as evil, pushed to the opposition of the entire Heavenly Demon n, known as Demons!"


    "Thus, a civil war erupted within the Heavenly Demon n. The forces led by him fought against those Demons who fed on their own. The warsted for a very long time, and finally, with the defeat of the Devouring Demon Ancestor, the end of the Demons was proimed. These Demons then vanished into the shadows, their power greatly diminished."


    "The victor, the True Demon who defeated the Devouring Demon Ancestor, initiated his era of rule and was hailed by all Heavenly Demons as the Primordial Demon Ancestor!"


    "Actually, the term ''Demons'' is a relic of that ancient age, a malevolent title crafted by those in power for their own rule. To disrupt the rules they established was to bebeled a Demon, after all, no ruler desires chaos and ughter within their dominion."


    "But the inherent brutality and cunning of the Heavenly Demons are uncontroble, and these rulers cunningly shifted the conflict onto the creatures of the Hundred ns. Thus, the war between the Hundred ns and the Heavenly Demons red up once again."


    "Back then, the Heavenly Demons were incredibly ferocious, but fortunately, unique individuals among the Hundred ns stood firm, stabilizing the situation and driving the Heavenly Demons back into extraterrestrial space."


    "Because of this enmity, Heavenly Demons had be like rats crossing the street in the Myriad Realms, attacked wherever they were seen."


    "As the Myriad Realms gradually grew stronger, the Heavenly Demons could no longer enve them at will and feast upon them. Without fresh flesh and souls to increase their Cultivation, the Heavenly Demons began to create Cultivation Techniques and absorb the Nine Heavens Demonic Qi to strengthen themselves."


    "In this process, the Heavenly Demons created countless Cultivation Techniques and innumerable Divine Skills, bing stronger once more, surpassing the Hundred ns by a significant margin. These Heavenly Demons truly deserved to be one of the great races, with their own extraordinary aspects."


    "Keep in mind that during the period when they created Cultivation Techniques to consume the Demonic Qi of heaven and earth, other races still relied on devouring heaven-sent and earth-born treasures to strengthen themselves, a testament to the vast gap between them. Falling behind meant getting hit, and so the second demon invasion began."


    "This time, it was incredibly devastating, with the creatures of the Myriad Realms paying a heavy price. However, great turmoil amasses fortune, and outstanding individuals will emerge. Extraordinary beings from among the Hundred ns rose up, created Cultivation Techniques,prehended the Great Dao, and manifested Divine Skills, ushering in a golden age."


    "The Human King from the Human Race, Pang Long from the Dragon Race, the War God from the Battle Race, Divine Dwellers from the God Race, Sheng Kun from the Holy Race, among other unparalleled beings, originated from that era. They ascended to the Immortal Realm and became among the oldest Immortal Kings, thereby gradually stabilizing the order of the Myriad Realms."


    Yang Ji had not expected that the term ''Demons'' would elicit such a history of the Heavenly Demons, as well as the longstanding grudges between the Myriad Realms and the Heavenly Demons.


    He hadn''t imagined that behind the word ''Demons''y such profound implications.


    Since the Heavenly Demon Sect has enforcers, it stands to reason that Demons still exist. Hunting Heavenly Demons in in sight is definitely not allowed. Yang Ji pondered, instantly thinking of various possibilities.


    For now, he did not hurry to depart but wandered around the Teleportation Continent, getting a feel for the atmosphere of the Heavenly Demons.


    There were many Heavenly Demons in the city, demonsing and going. Those who hadn''t reached the Demon King Realm, unable to derive a corporeal form from flesh and blood, took on the appearances they preferred and drifted along the ground in the city, indistinguishable from a solid form.


    As for the Heavenly Demons above the Demon King Realm, aside from their pitch-ck pupils, they appeared not much different from the Human Race.


    Those that appeared in the teleportation station were generally Cultivators of the Heavenly Demon n, trading treasures obtained from the extraterrestrial space or the Myriad Realms.


    They dealt in items like Demonic Stones with pure Demonic Qi and items like the Demonic Shining Stones that could be used to forge Demonic Artifacts.


    There were also heaven-sent and earth-born treasures that grew by absorbing Demonic Qi. These held little significance for Cultivators who cultivated by absorbing Spiritual Energy but had a wide array of uses for these Heavenly Demons who cultivated by absorbing Demonic Qi.


    Yang Ji strolled around for a while, taking in the demon situation, before he arrived at the Teleportation Hall.

 Chapter 210: Chapter 154 A Bold Idea_2

    The outer star space has long been rooted by the Heavenly Demon force, which has built many such transfer stations, allowing for transportation between stars.


    Some super teleportation arrays can even traverse star regions, crossing distances of dozens or even hundreds of light-years. If one were to fly, it is estimated that Nascent Soul Cultivators would die before even reaching the edge of the next star region.


    Only Nascent Soul Cultivators, who can cover millions of miles in a single step, and Mahayana Cultivators, who can tear through space and traverse interster distances, can traverse the vast star space like nearly immortal grand cultivators.


    Yang Ji just had to teleport honestly. After obtaining some Demon Crystals from Hei Sha, he began his first teleportation.


    After dozens of consecutive teleportations, he finally arrived at the very center of the Demonic Star Region.


    Standing on the teleportation station, he saw a star from afar, a colossal one that seemed to stand before him, yet was also immensely distant.


    This star, with a diameter of over a hundred million miles, resembled a giant poisonous mushroom with its colorful surface shimmering with light, multicolored and not as bright as a rainbow but more like the constantly shifting colors on the wings of Demon Butterflies, incredibly magical.


    Waves of magical colored light ebbed and flowed like ripples. Any Heavenly Demon Cultivator who touched the returning light was rapidly pulled up to the star, and any Cultivator who touched the outgoing magical light was transported to the teleportation stations scattered all around the star.


    Everything was orderly and dazzlingly magical.


    Yang Ji had originally thought that the heart of the Heavenly Demon Sect would be filled with dense Demonic Qi. To his surprise it was so beautiful, and he couldn''t help but stand there and gaze at it.


    "Heavenly Demons are just a race that absorbs Demonic Qi, not like the Undead Race or Evil Spirit n, whose living environments are indescribable. In fact, apart from some races, the definition of beauty is simr among all races. It''s just thatpared to humans, Heavenly Demons have a taste that leans a bit more towards dark magic," the Immortal Elder said.


    "Indeed, reading about it in the books is not as shocking as seeing it with my own eyes." Yang Ji gazed at the Heavenly Demon Sect, took a deep breath, and slowly stretched out his hand.


    As soon as he touched the brilliance, he was pulled in by a force. He instantly felt an unusual sensation, as if he had turned into light, losing the feeling of physical substance, floating freely like the wind.


    Before he could reflect any further, a sensation of weightlessness surged over him, and he found himself standing on the star.


    At a nce, the ground was actually covered with Demonic Shining Stones. Yang Ji inwardly eximed at the grandiose extravagance; the Heavenly Demon Sect truly spared no expense.


    At the first teleportation station, he had seen Heavenly Demons selling Demonic Shining Stones, with a piece the size of a fist being worth several hundred Demon Crystals.


    Now, as far as he could see, the ground was covered with Demonic Shining Stones the size of millstones. On a star with a diameter of over a hundred million miles, the surface covered with Demonic Shining Stones, how much would that be worth in Demon Crystals?


    Among the Human Race, this would be equivalent to having Spirit Stones all over the ground.


    The Heavenly Demons, starting from plundering, were indeed extravagant in capital disy, and no sect in the entire Taichu World was ostentatious enough to pave the ground with Spirit Stones.


    Yang Ji was deeply moved and could indirectly feel the strength of the Heavenly Demon Sect; no wonder this sect dared to n an attack on the Taichu World, their foundation was extremely powerful indeed.


    He sent a sliver of Divine Sense into the Mount Sea World and asked Hei Sha, "What is the strength of your Heavenly Demon Sect among the Heavenly Demon n?" Now that Hei Sha was aware he was not a Heavenly Demon, he simply did not hide it any longer and asked directly.


    "Did this person enter our Heavenly Demon Sect? Was he overwhelmed by our sect''s grandeur?


    I hope you encounter a strong member of my sect soon, so they can y you," Hei Sha thought with a rare calmness and a cold smile, maintaining his previous respect and not tearing off the fa?ade, "My lord, our Heavenly Demon Sect is thergest force in the Heavenly Demon n, even surpassing the once strongest Primordial Demon Sect."


    "How many true inheritors are there?" Yang Ji asked next.


    "There are over ten thousand true inheritors in our sect!" Hei Sha said proudly.


    "Ten thousand?" Yang Ji was shocked and deeply moved. The Infinity Dao Sect had only a little over a thousand true inheritors, and the rest of the Nine Great Dao Sects were simr. In other words, just the Heavenly Demon Sect alone had a scaleparable to the Ten Great Dao Sects? How could this be?


    He quickly asked, "How many Demon Children have crossed the Dao Cmity?"


    "Our sect has fifty Demon Children!" Hei Sha, seeing Yang Ji''s inexperienced reaction, felt secretly pleased.


    "Fifty?" Yang Ji actually breathed a sigh of relief. Not that fifty Demon Children were few, but the previously mentioned ten thousand true inheritors were so shocking that it greatly elevated his capacity for eptance.


    Ten thousand true inheritors, but only fifty Demon Children seemed a bit few inparison, yet it still equated to the volume of five Dao Sects.


    However, this also indirectly indicated the difficulty of bing a Demon Child.


    Even with the Heavenly Demon Sect''s heaven-defying foundation, as the strongest sect in the Heavenly Demon n, there were still only so many geniuses. To be a Demon Child, it wasn''t just a matter of umting resources. It required great enlightenment, great fate, great luck, and great talent.


    Even if the Heavenly Demon Sect had a hundred Supreme Divine Powers, if no Heavenly Demon couldprehend them, it would all be in vain.


    An era''s fortune is finite, divided among all the races, and the Heavenly Demon n couldn''t possibly be too heaven-defying; at most, they could have more of a backbone force, which could be built up with resources.


    If there were a hundred Demon Children, that would truly be heaven-defying. After all, those who were able to sever the Great Dao are called Junior Immortal Kings, and they have the potential to achieve the status of Immortal King.

 Chapter 211: Chapter 154 A Bold Idea_3

    The Heavenly Demon Sect gained the Taichu Divine Tree, and over the past two hundred thousand years, truly exhausted the limits of creation. Yang Ji took a deep breath and asked again, "How many Demon Emperors and Demon Gods does the Heavenly Demon Sect have?"


    "I don''t know that, it''s not a level I cane into contact with," Hei Sha replied.


    Seeing that Hei Sha was not lying, Yang Ji withdrew his Divine Sense and stopped questioning. However, he could be certain that the topbat powers of the Heavenly Demon Sect were surely not few.


    Such a powerful Heavenly Demon Sect, if it were to join forces with other Heavenly Demon powers to attack the Taichu World, and in the midst of it, sow discord among one or two sects of the Demonic Path, it really was a question whether the Taichu World could withstand it.


    Thinking of this, Yang Ji''s heart couldn''t help but sink.


    However, the Taichu World once gave birth to a world treasure like the Taichu Divine Tree, forged countless glories, left behind innumerable Dao heritage, and the hidden powers were unknown in number; it should not be so easily overturned.


    Thinking this way, Yang Ji also slowly walked forward.


    The Heavenly Demon Sect upied a vast star, and even flying swiftly would take a considerable amount of time. Fortunately, just like the Wuji Dao Sect, there were Teleportation Arrays spread throughout its territory, and Yang Ji, following Hei Sha''s guidance, arrived at the Mission Assessment Hall.


    He had already taken Hei Sha''s Identity Token and the head he obtained from killing a Stone People nsman earlier. Now he directly entered an assessment room, facing a man dressed in a ck robe with a sinister and cold appearance.


    The Heavenly Demon Sect was simr to the Wuji Dao Sect, where those who review missions were equivalent to Demon Emperors in the Void Refinement Realm.


    "Elder, I havepleted the third assessment task, please check it over," Yang Ji respectfully handed over the Identity Token and the Stone People''s head.


    This was his first transformation into the appearance of a Heavenly Demon, facing a Demon Emperor at such close range, his heart was still somewhat apprehensive.


    The Demon Emperor just nced at him, took the Stone People''s head and his Identity Token, checked it, and said indifferently, "The task isplete, you have earned the qualification to stay in the Demon Sect forever. Go now."


    Perhaps it was upational habit; dealing with too many people every day, the Demon Emperor did not warm up, his expression didn''t even wish to change that bit, nor did he want to say a word more. Yang Ji rather enjoyed this, thanked the elder, and then exited the hall.


    Right after that, Yang Ji asked Hei Sha for the location of the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons.


    Hearing his question, Hei Sha''s heart sank, and he secretively eximed, "How is that possible? The assessment elder is a Demon Emperor; could he have not uncovered his identity?" But then he thought, "This person wants to go to the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons? Good, the Elder there is a Demon Lord, surely capable of revealing his identity."


    Hei Sha then informed Yang Ji of the direction to the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons.


    Seeing the information emerging above Hei Sha''s head, Yang Ji hesitated for a moment. A Demon Lord? That''s an existence equivalent to the Fushion Technique.


    However, he only hesitated for that moment, then made his way toward the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons.


    Using the Teleportation Array, he quickly arrived at the Cultivation Hall of the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons, a structure so grand it hovered in midair like the Jade Imperial Pce.


    Above the ten walls of the hall, each had a massive rotating ck hole, with words marked next to them, separately reading "Wuji Sect," "Immortal Sword Sect," "Changsheng Sect," and other Ten Great Dao Sects of the Taichu World.


    ncing at the ck hole, information disyed [Star Domain Teleportation Formation!]


    Yang Ji was delighted in his heart, thinking that the other ends of these Star Domain Teleportation Formations must be the Training Grounds of the Heavenly Demons opened by the Ten Great Dao Sects of the Taichu World.


    As Yang Ji stood still, the long-haired, ck-robed elder seated in meditation spoke with august authority, "Do not fear, go and savor the delicious bodies and Primordial Spirits of the human cultivators. We shall eventually set foot on thatnd."


    Yang Ji, without betraying any emotion, nodded to the elder, and, imitating the other Heavenly Demons, plunged directly into the transmission channel.


    After a whirlwind of spinning and churning that felt both like a day and like a year, he finally touched down again.


    Yang Ji sniffed vigorously, greedily inhaling the air of this ce.


    "The familiar scent, this is the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons, no mistake!"


    "I didn''t expect to actually arrive at the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons in this manner. It''s too magical," Yang Ji looked around, finding everything somewhat unreal. Moving forward he could return to his sect, retreating would take him back to the Heavenly Demon Sect.


    He stood still, his gaze bing focused as a bold idea suddenly emerged in his heart.


    (Big updatesing next month, this month is almost over, feelingzy haha.)

 Chapter 212: Chapter 155: Demon Abyss! So Cruel, But I Like It

    "Let''s go, we''re heading back!" Yang Ji suddenly said.


    "Haha, once we''re back at the Dao Sect, we''ll be safe," Buddha Child said with a relieved smile.


    "No, back to the Heavenly Demon Sect!" Yang Ji shook his head, looking over his shoulder instead.


    "Ah? Back to the Heavenly Demon Sect?" Buddha Child was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Honored Master, we finally made it through the Heavenly Demon Sect to the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons. Why return there? After all, it is the domain of the Heavenly Demons; why would we go back?"


    Yang Ji paused, as if he had thought of something, and said in a deep voice, "Buddha Child, you don''t need to go back. The Heavenly Demon Sect is indeed the territory of the Heavenly Demons and very dangerous. You should take Shen Yin back to the Sect first. If you encounter the elders checking on your way out, a strand of Divine Sense I left on you will manifest and exin to them."


    "You want me to go back to the Sect first? Then I won''t go back either. Wherever the Honored Master goes, I will follow," Buddha Child said, shaking his head.


    "Big brother, are you afraid that the Heavenly Demons will sense my presence?" Suddenly, Shen Yin spoke up.


    "Shen Xiaoyin, have you made a breakthrough?" Yang Ji''s expression was one of surprise.


    Previously, when Shen Yin revealed her true form, she had been in a breakthrough state with no progress for many years. Unexpectedly, she spoke up today.


    "Yes, big brother, I have sessfully made a breakthrough. Now I can absorb Spiritual Energy and produce Supreme Spiritual Qi Fruits," Shen Yin said with pridefulughter.


    "Supreme Spiritual Qi Fruits? You''ve made breakthroughs across two levels? Skipping over superior quality fruits?" Yang Ji was delighted, but then he thought about the fact that over three hundred years had passed, and it didn''t surprise him that Shen Yin could make a breakthrough, considering she was the Taichu Divine Tree, a supreme treasure of heaven and earth.


    He quickly extended a strand of Divine Sense into the Mount Sea World and discovered that Shen Yin had grown noticeably taller, still delicate and charming as ever.


    "I am indeed afraid the Heavenly Demons will sense your presence; it would be dangerous when they do, which is why I asked Buddha Child to take you back to the Sect first," Yang Ji said, looking at Shen Yin earnestly.


    His concern was justified, as previously the Great Sage Mu Yuan had sensed Shen Yin''s presence from across the Mount Sea World, which had startled the then Yang Ji.


    If the Heavenly Demon Sect, with their own Taichu Divine Tree, were to sense such a presence, it would not only be dangerous for Yang Ji but also for Shen Yin. Moreover, the entire Wuji Dao Sect could potentially suffer destruction like the Taiyuan Dao Sect did in the past at the hands of the Heavenly Demon Sect.


    "Big brother, it''s because I wasn''t powerful enough before and didn''t know how to hide my own presence that the Great Sage Mu Yuan could sense me. Now that I''ve grown and made continuous breakthroughs, awakening the sealed life information within me, I''ve already cultivated a Supreme Immortal Technique that can hide my presence.


    Those Heavenly Demons won''t be able to find me at all," Shen Yin said proudly.


    "Sealed life information?" Yang Ji paused, staring intently at her.


    "Yes. I thought my memory was iplete, but that wasn''t the case. The tiny piece of wood scrap actually contained all my life information. It''s just like your Immortal Body; every particle contains all your life information. Even if the main body falls, as long as a single particle remains, it can be cultivated anew.


    However, my memory is vast, after all, my main body lived through countless epochs, epassing too much information. It can only awaken gradually with each breakthrough, and so do my Divine Skills. My ability to refine Heavenly Demons and convert their energy into Primordial Spirit Fruits is also awakening in this manner," Shen Yin exined.


    "Supreme Immortal Technique? Sister Shen Yin, can you teach me?" Buddha Child giggled with a pleading face.


    "This Immortal Technique is one of my Innate Divine Abilities, created based on my Divine Tree characteristics. Your true form is a mushroom; even if I told you, you wouldn''t be able to learn it," Shen Yin replied.


    "Is that so?" Buddha Child murmured, not dismayed as he was still trying to fully understand his own Divine Skills. He was simply being greedy.


    "Shen Xiaoyin, are you truly confident that those Heavenly Demons won''t detect you?" Yang Ji frowned slightly, seeking confirmation.


    "I am! Let me return to the Heavenly Demon Sect with you. This is also a chance for me to quietly sense the location of the Taichu Divine Tree within the Heavenly Demon Sect. Since we originated from the same entity, at such a close distance, an inexplicable connection will emerge. I can use this opportunity to learn about her current situation," Shen Yin proposed.


    "If you can sense her, that means she can also sense you. If she''s been controlled by the Demon Sect and you expose yourself, it''ll be dangerous," Yang Ji said with a frown.


    "No, it won''t happen. We are both fragments fallen from the original body in the Immortal Realm. As long as the main consciousness isn''t controlled, we won''t be controlled either; the worst would be being suppressed or trapped. Actually, when passing by the Heavenly Demon Sect, I had already vaguely felt her presence, and she sensed mine too.


    At that time, I was in the midst of a breakthrough and couldn''tmunicate with her. If she was controlled, we would have surely been captured by the Heavenly Demons by now," Shen Yin reassured him.


    "If that''s the case, then we''ll return to the Heavenly Demon Sect together," Yang Ji decided after pondering for a moment.


    Having made up his mind, he turned around and passed through the Teleportation Array, returning to the Heavenly Demon Sect once again.


    He had confirmed that he could return to the Sect through the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons. With a way back already secured, he felt much more at ease.


    Yang Ji immediately started nning his other two objectives; one was to hunt Heavenly Demons to obtain Primordial Spirit Fruits, and the other was to join the Taichu Foreign Affairs Hall to gather information.


    With these thoughts, he allowed his consciousness to sink into the Mount Sea World and inquired of Hei Sha, "Where can we hunt Heavenly Demons without being discovered?"

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    A voice carrying a murderous intent suddenly rang out by his ear, startling Hei Sha deeply, "This guy is still not dead? Didn''t the elder in charge of the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons see through his identity? How is that possible? That''s the Demon Lord, who in the world is this person? What exactly does he intend to do by infiltrating here? Hunt us Heavenly Demons?


    How bold."


    His heart couldn''t help but sink drastically, even a surge of horror emerging within him; at this moment, he truly felt the extraordinariness of Yang Ji.


    "Stop daydreaming, I''m talking to you," said Yang Ji indifferently.


    "Sir, you want to hunt Heavenly Demons? What for?" Hei Sha forced a smile as he asked.


    "You need only to answer. If you''re unwilling to do so, I will have no choice but to kill you and capture another Heavenly Demon to ask," said Yang Ji with a pleasant smile.


    That smile, when it fell in Hei Sha''s eyes, suddenly made him tremble with fear, and he hastily said, "You can kill Demons! Demons are also Heavenly Demons, this way it''s justified and doesn''t vite the Sect''s rules, and you can even earn Contribution Points."


    "Oh? Tell me more!" Yang Ji''s eyes lit up, instantly bing spirited.


    "Actually, Demons have always existed, from ancient times to the present, never ceasing. It''s impossible to eradicate acts like demons preying on each otherpletely. Demon Abyss is a paradise for Demons, hidden within are countless Demons. Disciples of the Heavenly Demon Sect often go there to y Demons for Contribution Points which they exchange for Cultivation Techniques and Divine Skills.


    Sir, if you wish to kill Heavenly Demons, you might as well go to the Demon Abyss to y Demons!" Hei Sha said.


    "So many Demons?" Yang Ji''s heart swelled with joy and asked, "What ce is Demon Abyss? Where is it?"


    "ck Abyss is a massive star, dozens of timesrger than our Heavenly Demon Star; its surface shrouded in Dead Mist, with countless subterranean spaces inside, like Hell itself, no one knows how many levels there are. Demon Abyss Star is located in the Dead Mist Region, not far from our Demonic Star Region.


    Through the Teleportation Array, one can quickly get there," Hei Sha hurriedly said, seeing Yang Ji''s indifferent demeanor and not daring to conceal information.


    "Demon Abyss? That is indeed good!" Yang Ji suddenly revealed a very contented smile, worrying he wouldn''t find any Heavenly Demons to kill.


    Hei Sha, upon seeing this, couldn''t help but feel a chill at his spine, sensing the cruelty in that smile.


    "By the way, what are the requirements to join the Taichu External Affairs Hall?" Yang Ji asked again.


    "Are you from the Taichu World?" Hei Sha''s pupils contracted slightly.


    "Knowing too much isn''t good, I might just kill you first," Yang Ji said with a faint smile.


    Hei Sha shrank his neck and hurriedly said, "The Demon Consort of the Taichu External Affairs Hall is very domineering and quite stringent with her selections. To join hermand, you need to have reached five million Contribution Points; this is the basic condition for selection."


    "Five million Contribution Points?" Upon hearing this, Yang Ji took out Hei Sha''s Identity Token; the Contribution Points inside showed eighty thousand, "Eighty thousand? Quite a bit short. I wonder how many Contribution Points can be obtained by ying a Demon King?"


    "ying a Demon King can gain ten thousand Contribution Points!" Hei Sha said.


    "Ten thousand? That''s not too bad, meaning that by ying four hundred ny-two more Heavenly Demons, one can qualify to join the Taichu External Affairs Hall. Just over four hundred Demon Kings, that''s not too many," Yang Ji said with a lightugh.


    "That''s not too many? Those are Demon Kings you''re talking about, Demon Kings on the same level as you," Hei Sha eximed.


    "Aren''t you a Demon King too? Yet you were suppressed by me easily," said Yang Ji casually.


    "I..." Hei Sha was at a loss for words, suddenlying to his senses. Right, this person in front of him, although his realm was only equivalent to that of a Demon King, possessed terrifying strength. He suddenly felt like a wolf was about to enter a flock of sheep, "This guy, could he be a true inheritance-level individual? It''s over, it''s over, how do I escape?"


    "Right, even if he gathers the Contribution Points, wishing to join the Holy Maiden Hall will still require identity verification, which involves background checks and proving one''s true identity. The Demon Consort has a Supreme Demonic Artifact in her hands, her method of detection is second to none.


    She doesn''t even trust those rmended by the Sect Demon Gods, only trusting people who have passed the test of her artifact. Surely, that method of detection is extraordinary. If this person goes for the test, he will surely be exposed, and then he will have no ce to bury himself, hahaha," Hei Sha thought jubntly, as if he saw hope, bursting into wildughter.


    "Supreme Demonic Artifact? Could it be more reliable than the Demon God''s detection? Indeed, to join such a grand hall isn''t easy. I wonder if my current transformation will be detected?" Yang Ji frowned slightly, murmuring to himself.


    ncing at Hei Sha, who wasughing proudly in his heart, he suddenly made a hand gesture and the Soul Grinding Disc appeared; upon closing it from above and below, a scream immediately rang out.


    "Joining the Taichu External Affairs Hall might be risky and can be skipped, but at least the matter of the Primordial Spirit Fruit is settled," Yang Ji smiled faintly. The Primordial Spirit Fruit was of utmost importance; it was the key for him to achieve an Immortal Primordial Spirit.


    With an indestructible Primordial Spirit, the physical body could not be destroyed, and as long as a single particle of the body remained, it was possible to rebuild and start anew. By then, he would indeed have the same level of protection as those who inherit the true legacy.


    After punishing Hei Sha a bit, Yang Ji put away the Soul Grinding Disc. He then briefly inquired a few questions before flying toward a Teleportation Square.


    Before long, he arrived at the square dedicated to teleporting to ck Abyss Star.


    Here were many Heavenly Demon Cultivators, easily over ten thousand in number, men and women, Demon Generals, Demon Kings, Demon Monarchs, and even Demon Emperors; they were grouped together, standing on several hundred engraved Teleportation Arrays on the square, clearly all headed for the Demon Abyss.

 Chapter 214: Chapter 155: Demon Abyss! So Cruel, But I Like It_3

    Yang Ji nced around and chose a teleportation array with fewer Heavenly Demons, then walked over.


    As he approached, he overheard a hushed conversation, "Junior Brother, our Sister Lan Zhen is just a few Contribution Points short of qualifying to join the Demon Guardian Hall. Could you please do us a favor and give all the Demons you hunt this time to our Sister Lan Zhen? Once our Sister joins the Demon Guardian Hall, she will surely take good care of you."


    "Of course, of course!" a Heavenly Demon said with a forced smile.


    "Junior Brother, you must have heard our conversation just now. Our Sister Lan Zhen is still short of some Contribution Points, and we hope you can help out!" said the Demon King, smiling at Yang Ji who had just arrived. Chapter Enjoy:


    "Of course, of course!" Yang Ji said with a smile, without missing a beat.


    "Junior Brother is good, just follow us closely once we''re inside, and Sister Lan Zhen will surely take good care of you," the Heavenly Demon said, pleased with Yang Ji''s understanding.


    Then he started to ask other Heavenly Demons, but a well-built Heavenly Demon sneered, "I''m still short on Contribution Points to join the ck Abyss Hall. Why don''t you and your Sister Lan Zhen make up the amount for me first? Then I''ll surely take good care of both of you."


    "You!" The Heavenly Demon''s face turned cold upon hearing this, "You really don''t know what''s good for you. Our Sister Lan Zhen is a powerful Quasi True Sessor, asking for your help is an honor for you. Don''t fail to appreciate kindness, the ck Abyss is vast. If you go in and can''te out, hmph!"


    "You!" Hearing such a threat, the well-built Heavenly Demon''s expression darkened with anger, a cold light flickering in his eyes, as he pondered something unknown.


    "Lin Lu, if others are unwilling, why force them?" a coldly beautiful woman said in an unhurried voice after giving a nce.


    Yang Ji carefully sensed her aura, and indeed, the woman was powerful, stronger than Hei Sha, yet still not quite a Quasi True Sessor.


    "Yes, Sister," said the Heavenly Demon named Lin Lu with a cold smile and a sharp gleam in his eye, choosing not to speak further.


    In the midst of their conversation, the teleportation array below suddenly lit up, a strong pull arose, and after a sh of demonic light, everyone had vanished.


    After a dizzying spin through the void, theynded once again, finding themselves in a gloomy underground space, which, more precisely, was the firstyer within the Demon Abyss Star.


    Here, waves of fear and turbidity emanated from all around, and asionally, from deep within the ground, faint howls and roars could be heard, chilling to the very soul.


    Just then, whoosh! A ck light suddenly shot out, aiming to fly deeper into the abyss.


    Yang Ji focused his gaze and recognized the well-built Heavenly Demon.


    "Hmph, thinking of leaving?" said Lin Lu, the Heavenly Demon, with a cold chuckle, producing a pitch-ck awl in his hand and hurling it forward. The awl struck the ck light in an instant, eliciting a scream, "Ah, the Soul Chasing Awl, how could you have such a magical treasure!"


    "Sister!" Instead of responding, Lin Lu turned with a coldugh to the woman named Lan Zhen beside him.


    The woman, Lan Zhen, with a flick of her cold gaze, produced a palm-sized ck from her hand and threw it forward. It instantly erged and swiftly covered the muscr Heavenly Demon, dragging him back with force.


    "Ah, the Soul Capturing Net, you''re so cruel. Do you intend to kill me? Aren''t you afraid of being punished by the Sect?" the muscr Heavenly Demon roared.


    "The Soul Capturing Net can lock onto someone''s aura, and once thrown, it covers the target actively within ten thousand miles. I didn''t expect them to have such a demonic artifact. He is in a dire situation now," said a Heavenly Demon, apparently guessing the fate of the muscr Heavenly Demon.


    Indeed, as soon as Lan Zhen reeled him back, Lin Lu took out a second Soul Chasing Awl and stabbed it mercilessly into the head of the muscr Heavenly Demon still screaming in the, severely wounding him, then swiftly retrieved it.


    "Hmph! We won''t kill you, but we will make sure you understand the consequences of defying our Sister Lan Zhen''s will!" blurted Lin Lu with a sneer, his gaze sweeping over the other Heavenly Demons as if to say, if you don''t obey, this will be your fate.


    "So vicious!" Yang Ji''s heart shuddered, but he then cracked a grin, "However, I like it!"


    (Thank you to Hanty for the reward of 100 coins.)


    (An old acquaintance will appear tomorrow.)

 Chapter 215: Chapter 156 Mo Tao

    "Ah, spare my life!" The robust Heavenly Demon was kneaded into a ball by Lin Lu and tightly clutched in his hand, letting out waves of miserable screams.


    "You know what I want." Lin Lu said with a coldugh.


    "Ah, Contribution Points, I''ll give them to you!"


    "Smart of you!" Lin Lu snorted coldly and threw the ball of Demonic Qi to the ground. The robust Heavenly Demon transformed back into human shape while wailing pitifully.


    He looked up at Lin Lu, fearfully, with a cold smile on his face, his eyes harboring a hint of resentment and unwillingness as he took out his Identity Token. With a light activation, a series of ck runes sprinkled out like dots of stars.


    These ck runes were enigmatic, infused with Dao Principles, difficult to counterfeit, and seemingly useless for cultivation¡ªmerely used for tallying.


    Yang Ji nced over and saw that there were as many as one hundred thousand of these ck runes ¨C clearly representing one hundred thousand Contribution Points.


    "Hmph! You know your ce, this time I''ll let you off, now scram!" Lin Lu said, seemingly satisfied after the Contribution Points in the Identity Token were emptied. He absorbed three hundred thousand of the ck runes and then handed over the remaining seventy thousand Contribution Points to Lan Zhen.


    After Lan Zhen absorbed all the ck runes with her Identity Token, she said coolly, "These Contribution Points are still too few. The firstyer doesn''t have many demons; let''s go straight to the seventhyer."


    "Ah, the seventhyer?" Instantly, concern showed on the faces of the nearby Heavenly Demons.


    Yang Ji had also inquired of Hei Sha and learned that the first tenyers were usually where the Demon Kings roamed; the further inside one went, the more and the stronger the demons there were.


    Chapter Experience:


    "Don''t be afraid. Sister Lan Zhen has already reached the peak of the Demon King, with both Great Divine Powers fully mastered. Descending to the seventhyer, we can still ensure your safety. Follow us down, and you''ll gain many benefits." Lin Lu looked at the crowd indifferently and spoke.


    "If that''s the case, alright then!" Some Heavenly Demons said through gritted teeth.


    "Fellow juniors, rest assured, going down you''ll definitely reap benefits," Lin Lu immediately said, breaking into a smile upon hearing this.


    Yang Ji casually looked over; besides Lan Zhen and Lin Lu, there were five other Demon Kings, none of whom emitted a particrly strong aura, obviously just ordinary Demon Kings. Now they naturally dared not go against Lin Lu''s will, or they would face the same fate of having their Contribution Points drained.


    Yang Ji naturally agreed as well, it being his first time in the Demon Abyss. He needed to follow others to familiarize himself with the environment before making further ns.


    "There''s no time to dy, let''s go." After saying this, Lan Zhen took out a ck Earth Jutsu Talisman, activated it, and a beam of light enveloped everyone. After a dizzying spin, they appeared on the seventhyer of the Demon Abyss, which was even darker than before.


    "These demons fancy themselves as hunters, liking to hide in the shadows. Today, I intend to find and kill these rats lurking in the dark," Lan Zhen said with an air of authority.


    The underground of the Demon Abyss was crisscrossed, like an ant nest, with spacious passageways everywhere. Within them roiled clumps of ck mist, and from the depths came roars from time to time, as if Demon Gods were howling.


    As Yang Ji surveyed his surroundings, Lin Lu said with a smile, "Junior brother, these demons are very cunning and well-hidden. We need you to walk in front, while we will protect you from the back. When the demons appear, we will strike from behind and deliver a fatal blow."


    Lin Lu had a clever n, asking him to walk in the front. If the demons they attracted were weak, they could rush up to take advantage, and if they encountered a strong demon, they couldfortably retreat.


    Yang Ji sneered inwardly. With Golden Finger, he didn''t fear anything, yet outwardly he remainedposed and smiled, "Alright, senior brothers and sisters, follow me, and I will lure out the demons."


    Afterward, he released a trace of his aura and slowly walked ahead, while keeping an eye on the surroundings.


    But barely a few miles in, he felt a tremor in front, as massive quantities of Demonic Qi surged his way.


    This Demonic Qi was so dense it was suffocating, like a mountain. Yang Ji opened his eyes and saw thousands of demon entries disyed, numbering in the thousands.


    Demon Soldiers, Demon Generals, Demon Marshals, and even not a few Demon Kings. Yang Ji was overjoyed; he hadn''t expected to encounter demons so soon. This ce was truly a treasure trove hiding countless demons.


    Behind him, several Demon Kings next to Lin Lu heard the noise and were immediately struck with terror, "This is bad, such amotion, we need to get out of here."


    "No rush. With junior brother up front to attract attention, we can afford to observe the situation first," Lin Lu said calmly with a smile.


    The faces of several Demon Kings changed. If the junior brother in front were to die, who would they send out as bait next?


    "Demonic Qi, such pure Demonic Qi, untainted by Heavenly Demons'' Qi."


    Violent and excited voices echoed from a tunnel ahead; they had smelled pure Demonic Qi that differed from that of the demons.


    Whoosh whoosh whoosh!


    One after another, Heavenly Demons madly charged forward, fatally attracted by the pure Demonic Qi.


    "Poor thing, pushed to the front as bait. But indeed, so tender, I''m going to eat you!" Rumbling, thousands of demons charged crazily. They had fierce appearances, red eyes like blood, bodies emitting dark mist, looking extraordinarily ferocious.


    Whoosh whoosh whoosh!


    Whoosh whoosh whoosh!


    The demons swarmed in and shot out a sea of ck light beams, dense and numerous as arrows, with strong prating power. They aimed not only at Yang Ji but also at Lin Lu and the others behind him, clearly having discovered the demons as well.

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    However, the distance between the two sides was sufficient for Lin Lu and the others to have enough time to leave.


    But Lin Lu and Lan Zhen, seeing that the iing demons were not a threat to them, did not leave; instead, Lin Lu took the initiative to attack.


    "There are only eight Demon Kings; I will kill them," Lin Lu discerned the situation and threw the Soul Chasing Awl,parable to a Dao Device, releasing a ck light beam that streaked through the air, and in an instant, a swath of lower-tier demons fell.


    Yang Ji''s eyes narrowed slightly as he used his Divine Skills in secret to shatter the iing ck beams one by one.


    Although these ck beams were formidable and carried extraordinary power, the demons that shot them were weaker, so they could not harm them.


    But in a moment, the ck beamsing from the front grewrger and thicker, with an absurdly increased power, and in the blink of an eye, a Demon King at the rear was hit once while trying to block and immediately cried out in pain.


    "Be careful, their eight leaders are making their move," a Demon King shouted.


    "Attack, kill these demons!"


    Lan Zhen let out a cold shout, and in a flicker, she transformed into a streak of light that charged forward.


    Rolling Demonic Qi burst forth from within her, coursing over her body, emitting bursts of dark light.


    Bang!


    Bang!


    Bang!


    Those ck beams shooting her way were all blocked by her Demonic Qi shield, repelled by the formidable power automatically.


    Indeed, as a half-step Quasi True Sessor, her action instantly stabilized the situation.


    Kill!


    Seeing how strong Lin Lu and Lan Zhen were, several Demon Kings at the rear nced at each other and also charged toward the lower-tier demons to get a share of the spoils.


    They took out their Demonic Artifacts one after another, transforming into light beams, and dashed incredibly fast towards the Demon Marshals and Generals.


    Bang bang bang!


    Being Demon Kings after all, the lower-tier demons were far too weakpared to them, and the Demonic Artifacts met no resistance, immediately sting many demons apart.


    The few Demon Kings, overjoyed, began grabbing and collected quite a bit.


    The Soul Chasing Awl from Lin Lu showed no dy as it plunged straight into the demon army, piercing through countless demons.


    "Hmph, a bunch of ants;e out, Demon Kings," Lan Zhen seemed to find killing these lower-tier demons unsatisfactory and snorted coldly, suddenly throwing out the Soul Capturing Net, which instantly erged and ensnared arge number of demons, rapidly covering a Demon King.


    As easy as scooping fish with a, the Soul Capturing Net seemed to possess the ability to constrain space; from miles away, a Demon King was targeted and covered by the in a moment of color changing terror.


    With flickers of dark light, the Soul Capturing Net tightened into his body, causing his Demonic Qi to copse, followed by his entire being cut into neatly eighteen blocks, like tofu.


    Blood burst forth.


    Those pieces of flesh could not transform into Demonic Qi to dissipate and reassemble, being constrained instead.


    At that moment, the Demon King''s face changed dramatically, realizing the dire situation.


    Before the other seven Demon Kings could react, Lan Zhen swiftly withdrew the, bringing back the constrained body of the Demon King and numerous lower-tier demons.


    With just one move, Lan Zhen had in a Demon King in an instant, truly remarkable.


    Yang Ji was somewhat surprised; he had not expected the Soul Capturing Net to be so powerful. With this Net, Lan Zhen indeed had the strength to rank among the ordinary Quasi True Sessors.


    "The rest of you,e at me!" Lan Zhen suddenly looked toward the other seven Demon Kings.


    Seeing Lan Zhen so dominant, the several Demon Kings who apanied her were overjoyed, attacking even more frequently and with greater ease, and in no time, they sted dozens more demons.


    Yang Ji took action as well, taking the opportunity to capture many demons.


    However, just as Lan Zhen was about to use the Soul Capturing Net to ughter widely, an unexpected change urred.


    Whoosh!


    Just then, a piercing sound of tearing through the air suddenly came from the group of demons.


    At the same time, a ck de light carrying an unrivaled sharp aura, as if it had cleaved through the void itself, rose up, and charged towards Lan Zhen with a rapid and ferocious stance.


    Bang!


    With a dull thud, Lan Zhen was knocked back several miles, along with the.


    Where she had previously stood, a man in a ck robe appeared, his brow marked with a ck rune resembling a me, adding a touch of nobility to his handsome features.


    He smiled faintly, his body surging with unlimited sinister aura, the kind that even demons feared, the aura of darkness.


    The man looked up at Lan Zhen and a strange, evil smile appeared on his face.


    Then, he reached out with his right hand towards Lan Zhen, grabbing through the air.


    What seemed like a casual grab shook the void itself, as rolling demonic Qi burst forth from his hand, instantly nketing the heavens and enveloping everything around, plunging the surroundings into darkness.


    The surging, mighty aura of darkness formed a giant palm, which came crashing down towards Lan Zhen from above.


    The scene was shocking, with the huge palm shrouding an entire region of space.


    The few Demon Kings on the ground were taken aback, as the boundless dark aura made them feel as if they had plunged into hell, their demon souls seeming to be sted from their bodies.


    "Arrogant!" Lan Zhen sensed the energy emanating from the man, merely a Demon King, and while her heart rxed a bit, her face became grim as she saw the demonic palm attack. She was incensed by his previous sneak attack and now this contempt.


    "Get lost!"


    Lan Zhen, not thrown into disarray by the imminent danger, suddenly emitted an unparalleled surge of demonic Qi. Then the Soul Capturing Net in her hand unexpectedly transformed into a ck Flying Sword, which in an instant, struck at the giant ck hand.


    Bang!


    The moment they touched, the mountain-like giant palm dissipated like ripples in water.


    "Huh? A low-grade demonic artifact? No, it''s actually a damaged mid-grade demonic artifact. No wonder it could take one of my strikes."


    A hint of surprise shed in the man''s eyes, as he felt unexpectedly that Lan Zhen could actually break through his ck w.


    "Not bad to have taken one of my strikes," he said with a faint smile, speaking indifferently.


    "Audacious scoundrel."


    Lan Zhen''s face flushed with anger, she, as a Quasi True Sessor of the Demon Sect, when had she ever been so disregarded?


    "Audacious scoundrel? I''ve heard many phrases simr to yours before, but after saying such words, they all died."


    The man''s tone remained soft and gentle, but the more nonchnt his words, the more terrifying they felt.


    "Remember my name, I am called Mo Tao."


    "Mo Tao?" Lin Lu''s face was filled with shock, and he instinctively stepped back.


    "What? He''s Mo Tao, the notorious True Disciple of the demon realm; how could hee to the seventhyer? He has broken the rules agreed upon by both sides!"


    "He''s a Demon Monarch, how can he appear here?"


    Hearing the name "Mo Tao," the group of Demon Kings burst into chaos, their fear unmistakable in their eyes.


    "A Demon King? He''s clearly a Demon King!" Yang Ji said, furrowing his brow.


    "This is bad, Senior Sister, it seems we''re more likely doomed than not now." The faces of several Demon Kings were gloomy as they looked at Lan Zhen, whose face also showed a deep seriousness.


    "Hehe, I am merely a clone, still of the Demon King Realm,ing to the seventhyer doesn''t break the rules set by both parties!"


    Yang Ji remained as calm as usual, curiously assessing the ck-robed man before him, who merely by his name could instill terror in his opponents¡ªthis was the true mark of a powerful person.


    He felt a mysterious excitement and actually wanted to see what kind of Great Divine Powers Mo Tao could unleash.


    Mo Tao, like a Supreme True Demon, once more conjured an evenrger and more solid ck w in front of him, which instantly appeared above the heads of Lan Zhen and the others, descending upon them with a crushing blow.


    Lan Zhen''s forehead began to seep with sweat, and facing the abruptly erged ck w, she felt tremendous pressure.


    Facing such a powerful adversary, she couldn''t even flee for her life.


    The enormous ck w arrived in an instant, filling everyone''s hearts with unspeakable horror, the scent of death already hovering over them.


    "We are all of the Demon King Realm, do not fear, let''s defend together, do not back down," Lin Lu gathered his wits and shouted loudly.


    Although they were also Demon Kings, they were far from Mo Tao''s strength, their understanding of Divine Skills not even close.


    Mo Tao''s Qi locked onto all present, and if anyone dared to run, he would undoubtedly be the first to die.


    As the gigantic ck w pressed down on them, with no escape possible, their only option was to fight desperately for a slim chance of survival.


    They trembled as they realized there was no turning back; either way, it was death, so theyunched fierce attacks at the ck w.


    "Ants challenging the stars, struggling in your final moments, how interesting," Mo Tao said with a lightugh, "Little ones, such a delicious dessert, what are you waiting for?"


    (There will still be only one chapter today, but more updates will begin tomorrow, I''ll deliver on my word!)

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    Mo Tao''s Demon ws mmed down ferociously, severely wounding everyone except Lan Zhen and others, and even instantly killing a Demon King on the spot¡ªit was simply gruesome.


    "Chitter, chitter, chitter!"


    Upon seeing this, demons charged in madly, each emitting a series of unpleasant, piercing shrieks.


    "Pure Demonic Qi, delicious! A big supplement!"


    These demons held uniformly ck des in their hands, the des flickering with a faint dark light, appearing extremely sinister.


    "Damn it, quickly use an escape talisman to leave," Lan Zhen''splexion changed as she saw the group of demons killing their way towards them.


    Upon hearing this, Lin Lu and others immediately activated their escape talismans, but all around them, whether on the ground or in the void, ck patterns emerged, like a vast ck, enveloping everyone and preventing the escape talismans from working.


    "This is bad, the area has been quietly sealed off, the escape talismans can''t break through these array patterns," a Demon King said, his face turning ugly.


    "Thinking of escaping? Did you really think this ce is one where you cane and go as you please? Stay for me," Mo Tao said with a faint smile.


    "What do we do, Sister?" several Demon Kings cried out in fear.


    "Heh, what to do? Once you''re dead, there will be no worries, no more fear," an opposing demonughed maniacally.


    Whoosh whoosh whoosh!


    The demons unleashed a sky-covering barrage of ck des, with the Reaper beckoning to them.


    "Stop your rampant behavior!" Just when everyone was about to be utterly defeated, Lan Zhen, gritting her teeth, swallowed a ck Medicine Pill with a backhand, shouted loudly and unleashed the Soul Capturing Net in her hand, transforming it into countless ck Flying Swords that bombarded the des thrown by the demons.


    Streams of dark Sword Light, like ck lightning from the sky, came with overwhelming power and instantly scattered those ck des.


    Even the Heaven and Earth Net that had trapped them was shed with a gap.


    The next moment, Lan Zhen took out an escape talisman with her other hand, preparing to lead everyone away.


    "Life-Burning Pills? I didn''t expect you to have such medicine," a hint of surprise shed in Mo Tao''s eyes. He immediately transformed into a streak of light and flew horizontally, fast as lightning, "The power gained by burning three hundred years of your lifespan is still not enough before me. If I were to let you all escape, where would Mo Tao''s face be?"


    The ferocious Mo Tao threw a direct punch, and a rolling mass of ck qi instantly transformed into a ck Dragon with bared teeth and ws, burst forth, and ferociously pounced towards Lan Zhen.


    "Damn it!" Seeing this, Lan Zhen knew it was toote to activate the escape talisman and had no choice but to respond.


    She again unleashed the Soul Capturing Net in her hand, aiming to cover the ck Dragon with it.


    At the same time, she formed hand seals and unleashed countless streaks of ck Sword Light, shing horizontally towards Mo Tao.


    "Boom!" An earth-shattering explosion suddenly erupted, violently shaking the corridor, as if the apocalypse had arrived, with a tremendously grand momentum.


    Lan Zhen and Mo Tao, two peak Demon Kings, engaged in an intense battle, their mes surging and billowing like a tempest, covering an entire passageway and suddenly lighting up the world around them.


    The might emanated by the two unparalleled experts was like mountains, inspiring a feeling of awe among all demons present.


    In their presence, the demons couldn''t help but feel as insignificant as ants.


    The next moment, within the ze of mes, a figure was sent flying out, spewing ck blood that traced a mournful arc through the air.


    Bang!


    Lan Zhen fell to the ground and hit the surface hard, her figure a picture of misery.


    Soon after, Mo Tao broke through the firelight and emerged with a rxed demeanor.


    "Impossible, the power I gained from burning three hundred years of my lifespan can''t evenpare to you," Lan Zhen spat out a mouthful of blood, her expression incredulous, "Is this merely a Demonic Clone you''ve condensed with Demonic Qi? How could it be so powerful?"


    Hearing this, Lin Lu''s face changed drastically and he said, "This is just his Demonic Clone?"


    Mo Tao smiled slightly and said, "No wonder you didn''t choose to flee immediately after you learned my identity. You must have guessed that this was just my Demonic Clone after you took my first strike, which is why you dared to stay behind?"


    "It''sughable. You won''t understand the difference between an ant and the stars. Don''t approach a Demon God with curiosity, or your life will be the final bet."


    "Sister!" Lin Lu''s face changed, he circled around and protected Lan Zhen.


    "Kill them!" Mo Tao ordered, and then quietly turned around, intending to leave.


    Suddenly, a crowd of demons surged up once more. Truly at their wits'' end, without any stratagems left, everyone was in total despair, as the atmosphere of death immediately spread like cold frost.


    At that moment, Yang Ji calmly charged into the group of demons, his body like a Serpent, his swordy like shooting stars.


    One man, one sword¡ªfacing these ferocious demons, his sword was always bloodstained upon unsheathing.


    He performed the eighteen basic sword moves universallymon in the Myriad Realms, striking, shing, stabbing, and slicing with sharp swordy, forging ahead in a lethal rampage akin to a Demon God, unstoppable.


    "This... he..." Lin Lu and several other Demon Kings were stupefied when they saw this towering figure.


    One by one, demons vanished under his sword; with every demon stabbed to death, Yang Ji felt the essence of departed souls.


    He seemed to have be a Reaper, ceaselessly harvesting lives.


    In an instant, a massive number of demons were ughtered, so swiftly they didn''t even have time to react.


    In the blink of an eye, all the demons, including seven Demon Kings, were entirely in by him.


    "Are you ready to go now?" A faint voice suddenly sounded from behind.


    "Hmm?" Mo Tao, who had just flown a few miles away, came to a sudden halt and turned around. The thousands of demons behind him were gone, leaving only one person behind, showing an innocently harmless smile at him.

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    "Who are you?" Mo Tao looked at the man holding the ck sword before him, his eyes squinting like a venomous snake''s, filled with a dangerous aura.


    "Who am I? The one who will kill you." Yang Ji chuckled lightly, and in the blink of an eye, he released the powerful aura of a Demon King at his peak.


    "Oh?" Mo Tao''s face changed, and he suddenly smiled, "Interesting!"


    The minor characters and small fries of before had, in the blink of an eye, transformed into major yers, which greatly piqued his interest.


    "Die." Yang Ji suddenly made his move, as swift and fierce as a thunderbolt, unleashing the Nine Nether w. He grabbed Mo Tao''s body from the air, crushed it with a fierce w, instantly pulverizing it.


    "Mo Tao is dead?" The several Demon Kings behind, finding themselves unexpectedly saved, cried out in surprise.


    Yang Ji, however, paid them no heed and instead turned to look to his left. As expected, there a cloud of Demonic Qi condensed once again, taking the shape of Mo Tao.


    "A perfect Nine Nether w? I must say, you''ve got some skill," Mo Tao''s gaze was sharp and profound as he watched Yang Ji with a faint smile, the chill in his eyes tinged with appreciation.


    Swipe!


    He didn''t waste words, his body moved, a series of ck phantoms appeared, and one finger shot towards Yang Ji''s brow, seemingly intent on a one-strike kill topletely obliterate Yang Ji''s Demon Soul.


    "A myriad of illusions, absolute confinement, die!"


    The moment the word "die" was spoken, Yang Ji felt an immense pressure, as if the sky itself had fallen, the endless space around him copsing rapidly, restricting his movements and trapping him in midair, immobilized.


    Mo Tao''s ck finger was like a drill, his killing intent fierce and decisive, with certain death imminent.


    "Spatial confinement?" Yang Ji''s brow furrowed slightly. With the deadly finger approaching, he immediately felt as though he had nowhere to escape, as if he was trapped in a ck hole, unable to move.


    "His true body is a True Transmission Talent, a Demon Monarch with a forming world within him. Even though this is just a temporary Demonic Clone condensed from his own Demonic Qi, he can still use some of the power of the Inner World to restrict and suppress you.


    In the face of absolute realm strength, it is very difficult to kill beyond one''s level, especially since this little demon whelp is also a genius," the Immortal Elder said.


    "Pity he''s up against me. Thinking a mere Demonic Clone can suppress me isughable," Yang Ji suddenly looked up, his body covered in runes that erupted with an invincible Asura aura, "Asura Finger, pierce through everything!"


    Hei Sha was indeed a young talent, having mastered the Nine Nether w, Asura Finger, and Earth Start Shifting Technique, as well as the Soul Grinding Palm he had prepared to ambush him with previously.


    In order not to reveal his identity, and to match Hei Sha''s persona, Yang Ji could only use the Nine Nether w, Asura Finger, and Earth Start Shifting Technique, but that was already plenty.


    Boom!


    ck runes flickered around Yang Ji, his finger like a spear, carrying with it the invincible power of Asura, instantly shattering Mo Tao''s world confinement.


    Upon contact, Mo Tao''s finger quickly disintegrated, blood and bone exploding, reforming into Demonic Qi.


    "Another perfect Divine Power?" Mo Tao''s expression changed slightly, and as he once again condensed his form, Yang Ji was already on him again.


    Boom!


    One finger shone brilliantly, heavy as if a heavenly pir were pressing down, and Mo Tao felt endless oppression as he was instantly sent flying.


    "Even a mere Demonic Clone dares to be arrogant. Even if you came as a clone condensed with the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, you''d still be suppressed by me!" Yang Ji said disdainfully.


    "Look at my Withering and Flourishing Palm!" Mo Tao was not angered, his eyes shed, and between his open hands, a grey mist burst forth.


    This grey mist condensed into a grey palm imprint, where everything in its path seemed to wither, vitality withered, energy withered, forms withered; all was about to be obliterated.


    "That''s the Withering and Flourishing Extinction. He wants to wither away your life force," the Immortal Elder said.


    "Withering and Flourishing Palm? It is said this palm technique is derived from the Grand Dao of Withering and Flourishing. Although it''s only a Great Divine Power, its attack power isparable to that of Supreme Divine Powers," Yang Ji was not rmed but delighted, immediately moving to grab Mo Tao''s clone, intending to force out Divine Powers like he had with Tian Xie.


    "Nine Nether w, Asura Finger!" Both perfect Divine Powers were unleashed in a roar.


    Then, he rushed forward along with the two Divine Powers, charging at Mo Tao with brute force.


    "Seeking death!" Mo Tao sneered coldly, and as the Nine Nether w and Asura Finger touch the grey fog palm imprint, they began to copse and disintegrate like wax meeting fire, their energy dispersing.


    "This Withering and Flourishing Palm is strong. The Dao of Withering and Flourishing, truly formidable among The Three Thousand Grand Daos. The Divine Power created from it is indeed extraordinary," Yang Ji was inwardly amazed but showed no sign of panic.


    Just as the massive Withering and Flourishing Palm imprint was about to hit his face, he fiercely performed a technique, and suddenly, there was a shift of heaven and earth, he instantly switched ces with Mo Tao, and a palm that brought obliteration was now aimed at himself.


    "Earth Start Shifting Technique, yet another perfect Great Divine Power, who are you!" Amidst his surprise, Mo Tao faced his own palm imprint withposure, pinched a technique with one hand, neutralizing the Withering and Flourishing Palm before turning his attention back to Yang Ji.


    With three consecutive perfect Great Divine Powers, such strength, such a young age, he already possessed the talent of a Quasi True Sessor. If he also possessed great fortune and obtained one or two Supreme Divine Powers, he could potentially achieve True Transmission. Now facing Yang Ji, Mo Tao truly took him seriously for the first time.


    The opponent fought with ease, appearing unfathomably profound, with no telling what other Divine Powers he might have mastered.


    In response to Mo Tao''s question, Yang Ji smiled faintly, "A mere name isn''t worth mentioning. Your Withering and Flourishing Palm is terrific; I''ve witnessed it. Now, I''d like to see some of your other Divine Powers."

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    Boom!


    Yang Ji reached out with a w from across the distance, like a shooting star, with Demonic Qi shooting out in all directions, and the force it contained was terrifyingly powerful.


    Mo Tao was secretly astonished; he was confident that he could annihte the opposing Demon King with a mere gesture, but the man before him was an exception¡ªa hidden genius with abundantbat experience and formidable strength.


    He conceded to Yang Ji''s wish and disyed another powerful Divine Skill.


    "Darkening Sky!" Mo Tao''s body shook as rolling darkness spread out from within him. In an instant, a pitch-ck sky, like that of the Mo Tian, unfolded behind him, enveloping everything.


    "With Darkening Sky, I imprison everything and devour everything. In the name of the Demon God, I bestow upon you death," Mo Tao dered as he fully unleashed his great Divine Skill, instantly trapping Yang Ji.


    "Darkening Sky, well yed,"ughed Yang Ji heartily. Boom! Demonic Qi surged around his body as he unleashed Nine Nether w and Asura Finger like a torrent of rain, fiercely bombarding the Mo Tian.


    Although Mo Tao was merely a Demonic Clone, Yang Ji knew this was not like Di Xuansha''s Split Mind Clone of the Heavenly Demon, carrying a different consciousness. This one had all of Mo Tao''s memories and could use all his Divine Skills.


    Yang Ji was aware that neither Nine Nether w nor Asura Finger would defeat Mo Tao, so he secretly performed the Demonic Soul Melody.


    A melody that shattered the soul, and mysterious ck notes appeared in Mo Tao''s mind in an instant, turning into a ck millstone that suppressed his Demon Soul.


    Mo Tao suddenly let out a scream; Divine Skill bacsh urred, the dark Mo Tian dissipated immediately, he stumbled back two steps, and vomited a mouthful of blood.


    Lan Zhen and the others were astonished and didn''t yet understand what had happened when they saw this drastic change.


    Yang Ji strode forward, Demonic Qi swirling under his feet, and in one step he approached Mo Tao and firmly grasped his throat.


    Before he could speak, Yang Ji fiercely executed the Nine Nether w, immediately reducing him to pulp, which he then stuffed into his sleeve.


    Yang Ji dared not take him into the Mount Sea World, for this was only Mo Tao''s clone; what it saw would be like what the main body saw. If he were taken inside, it would certainly alert him to something amiss.


    This all happened extremely quickly; just moments ago they were in dire straits, death looming, and in an instant, all the demons were obliterated, even Mo Tao''s identity was suppressed.


    The few Heavenly Demons behind were still in shock and had yet toe to their senses.


    It was Lan Zhen who first recovered, giving Yang Ji aplex look, and said, "Brother, thank you for saving our lives this time."


    "Since I''ve saved your lives, shouldn''t there be some kind of gesture?" Yang Ji said with a slight smile, nonchntly taking out his Identity Token, making his implication quite clear.


    "Certainly, certainly!" Several demons nodded andughed. They were now agreeable and shrewdly transferred half of their Contribution Points.


    Lin Lu''s expression changed slightly, clutching the Identity Token, also fearing provoking Yang Ji at this moment and ending up suppressed. Hesitant, without a word, he did the same.


    Lan Zhen sighed softly and likewise transferred half of her Contribution Points.


    In an instant, Yang Ji gained a total of one million five hundred thousand Contribution Points, feeling truly ted, with the most remarkable one million pointsing from Lan Zhen.


    He felt contented and immediately turned his gaze towards a corner of the corridor, casually saying, "You''ve been watching for so long, aren''t youing out?"


    "Ah? How did you find me?" Suddenly, from the dark corner came a crisp female voice, followed by the emergence of an adorable-looking girl. At this moment, her delicate lips parted in utter surprise as she stared at Yang Ji.


    Seeing this girl, Lan Zhen''s expression subtly shifted.


    "You''re likewise under my protection, hand over your Contribution Points," Yang Ji said indifferently.


    "Humph, you''re quite overbearing, aren''t you? I have the ''Free-Traveling Shuttle''; even the Demon Lord can''t catch me, who needs your protection?" The girl snorted proudly, showing off the palm-sized, oval shuttle in her hand.


    "Free-Traveling Shuttle?" Yang Ji looked up, inwardly surprised; this little device was actually a Superior Demon Instrument, which was as powerful as a Superior Dao Artifact. This mere Demon King Realm girl possessed such a treasure.


    A Superior Demon Instrument, Yang Ji realized in an instant that this girl must have an extraordinary background.


    It was then Lan Zhen transmitted a message, "Brother, this is the Demon Consort''s younger sister, Mo Yan!"


    "Hmm? The Demon Consort''s sister? Which Demon Consort? Is it thedy in charge of Taichu''s Department of External Affairs, the Demon Consort?" Yang Ji paused, and quickly sent a message back to confirm.


    "That''s right!" Lan Zhen returned the message.


    Yang Ji looked at the girl who appeared naive, and his eyes shifted as he quickly began to plot.


    (Today is Saturday, apart from this chapter, I guarantee at least six thousand words. If I can''t manage it, I''ll go directly eunuch! I''m used to writing four thousand words; the sudden urge to burst out is still difficult. Take it slow, six thousand today, seven thousand tomorrow, eight thousand the day after... Suddenly, I''ve found the feeling of storytelling again.)

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    "Great Transformation Talisman?" Yang Ji curiously looked at the talisman in Mu Yuan''s hands, which was surrounded by Immortal Light.


    "This is a Supreme Dao-grade talisman that I obtained from the Myriad Phantom Immortal in the Hongguang Great World. The Myriad Phantom Immortalprehended the Dao of Transformation, and this Great Transformation Talisman encapstes the Dao Principles of Change he understood. Across the Three Thousand Great Realms and countless minor realms, no one can match him in the art of transformation.


    Once I fuse this talisman into your body using the Supreme Immortal Technique, even if the Demon Lord watches you for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, he won''t detect anything amiss," Mu Yuanughed as he spoke.


    "A Supreme Dao-grade talisman crafted by an Immortal! Great Sage, such a talisman must be extremely precious," Yang Ji said, his expression showing a slight stir of emotions.


    "Indeed, a Supreme Dao-grade talisman made by the Myriad Phantom Immortal is precious and hard toe by for most people. But to me, it''s just a small gift exchanged between friends. I still have nine of these talismans on hand, all casually given to me by the Myriad Phantom Immortal," Mu Yuanughed.


    "Given to you casually?" Yang Ji asked, surprised as he looked up.


    "Hehe, there''s no need to be so astonished. It''s all quite ordinary. When your strength and realm increase, and you move in different circles, you will find that what once seemed precious can be easily obtained," Mu Yuan said with a smile.


    Mu Yuan smiled, "Actually, the Myriad Phantom Immortal wanted to show off his talisman making skills and insisted on giving these to me, so I could bring glory to his disciples. They serve no real purpose for me."


    "Wow, Great Sage, you should introduce some Immortal seniors to us someday so that we can also expand our horizons and levels," Buddha Child said cheerfully.


    "In a thousand years, when Buddha-Demon takes you to wander the heavens, you''ll meet many a Red Dust Immortal. Seize the opportunity then," Mu Yuan smiled and responded.


    Hearing this, Yang Ji envied him; truly, some are more fortunate than others.


    Presumably, in a thousand years, when Buddha Child returns from his "Immortal journey," he would be loaded with treasures and emit an aura of grandeur.


    It might even be necessary to curry favor with him then.


    "Come, let me fuse this talisman into your body!" Mu Yuan prepared the talisman.


    "I am greatly indebted for your kindness, Great Sage!" Yang Ji said, bowing slightly.


    "There''s no need for such formality with me!" Mu Yuan chuckled, and with a wave of Immortal Technique, the Great Transformation Talisman immediately glowed brightly in his palm, transforming into countless talisman characters.


    Upon closer inspection, those characters epassed the forms of all things in heaven and earth, inclusive of everything, manifesting all.


    Then, with a flick of his finger, Mu Yuan sent the talisman flying towards Yang Ji''s forehead. The Immortal Light shed, and it merged into him.


    It infused into his Primordial Spirit and his flesh. Instantly, Yang Ji''s form began to shift, fluctuating between humans, dragons, tigers, demons, spirits, grass, trees, and rocks.


    His appearance changed endlessly and mysteriously; with a single thought in his heart, he could transform as he pleased. Truly, the Great Transformation Talisman was marvelous to the extreme.


    Yang Ji was overjoyed, and stopping his transformations, he bowed to Mu Yuan: "Thank you, Great Sage."


    "By the way, Great Sage, now that I have fused with the Great Transformation Talisman, if I transform into a Heavenly Demon, I wonder if a Supreme Demonic Artifact could detect it?" Suddenly recalling something, he asked.


    "A Supreme Demonic Artifact definitely won''t detect it, and even an Immortal Artifact would require the time it takes an incense stick to burn to do so. You can act freely within the Demon Sect," Mu Yuanughed, then cautioned, "However, the Heavenly Demon Sect does have many supreme detection methods that can see through your transformation.


    For example, the Demon Soul Ascension and entering the Demon Realm for baptism will reveal your true nature."


    "But opening up the Demon Realm to let your Demon Soul ascend for baptism is a privilege of true disciples. You''re not yet qualified to be subjected to such scrutiny."


    "Also, there''s another point. The Heavenly Demon Sect possesses a True Demon Instrument, equivalent to an Immortal Artifact. If it envelops you and checks for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, it might detect something amiss."


    "You must be careful to avoid these methods."


    "However, a True Demon Instrument is a Sect-Stabilizing Treasure of the Heavenly Demon Sect and isn''t used lightly. It''s only brought out if the Sect is attacked by an equal power or when you achieve true discipleship within the Sect and imprint your Demon Soul upon the instrument. Only then will they perform a meticulous check," Mu Yuan exined slowly.


    "Thank you for informing me, Great Sage!" Yang Ji memorized everything, feeling more certain. Aside from the True Demon Instrument and the Demon Lord, it seemed nothing else from the Heavenly Demons or their methods could affect him.


    Still, whenpared, even the Great Transformation Talisman wasn''t as useful as Liu Xiaosheng''s "Reincarnation and Transference Great Method."


    That man had already be a true disciple in the Wuji Dao Sect, arrogantly showing himself every day and even scheming to seize the position of Sect Master and take control of the Immortal Artifact.


    Yang Ji coveted that Cultivation Technique; if he possessed it, he could transfer his consciousness into beings of all races across the Myriad Realms, reaping endless benefits¡ªtruly marvelous to the extreme.


    That technique was too heaven-defying, and with such a method to infiltrate the Myriad Realms, the game the Heavenly Demon Sect was ying was indeed vast.


    Beyond the Wuji Dao Sect, who knew how many demon heads the Heavenly Demon had infiltrated into other sects within the Taichu World with this method.


    However, as exquisite as the method was, in Yang Ji''s eyes, it was like a naked girl running in the open, with no secrets to speak of.


    "The Heavenly Demon Sect''s ns are too grand; their conspiracy cannot seed. If the high ranks of the other sects gather together, and I get to have a look, all the lurking Heavenly Demons will have to reveal themselves," Yang Ji thought silently.


    Yet, he was well aware that with his negligible influence, even if he pointed out the demons hidden within the sects, they wouldn''t believe him, and it might even cast suspicion on himself.

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    If he borrowed the hand of the Sect''s higher-ups, perhaps there would be a possibility.


    However, his current strength was still too low; he wasn''t even a true disciple, and was far from reaching the core of the Sect.


    To speak these words, to do these things, was inopportune.


    After all, he had only figured out Elder Chun Ye''s character, and he had only seen Elder Ji Shen among the other high-level figures, such as the Sect Master. He was not familiar with them.


    Acting rashly was inappropriate!


    "Yang Ji, take this talisman. I will be in the Demon Abyss during this time. If you encounter danger, burn it, and I will sense it." As Yang Ji was lost in thought, Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, handed him a yellow talisman.


    "Thank you, Great Sage!" Yang Ji nodded and epted it.


    "Be careful in all you do," said Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, as his figure turned ethereal and disappeared from sight.


    "Tch! Master, if only Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, was your mentor! Having such a powerful backing, what would youck?" The Buddha Child muttered quietly.


    "I don''t have such good fortune!" Yang Ji said with a smile, shaking his head and turning into a streak of light, flying toward the firstyer of the Demon Abyss.


    Arriving at the surface of the Demon Abyss Star, he left the ce through a teleportation array.


    The Heavenly Demon Sect, where Hei Sha once resided.


    Hei Sha was also a prodigy within the Demon Sect, at the peak of the Demon King realm, and was a rather powerful Inner Sect Disciple.


    Unlike the Wuji Dao Sect where Nascent Soul cultivators could have their own independent mountain, here, Demon Kings possessed a series of connected pces.


    Like an imperial pce, a dark and oppressive expanse, all his domain.


    The Heavenly Demon Star was too vast, and the benefits given to disciples were extremely luxurious.


    However, the vast pceplex was extremely deserted inside, not a single Heavenly Demon to be seen.


    It seemed that Hei Sha''s achievements came from his hard cultivation and he didn''t engage in any ostentatious activities.


    Unlike other Demon Kings, who had many Demon Marshals, Demon Generals, and Demon Soldiers under theirmand, with immense momentum and a grand entourage whenever they traveled.


    This suited Yang Ji just fine. He flew into the main hall, nning to concentrate on cultivation to achieve an Immortal Primordial Spirit.


    The reason he did not leave was the arrival of the Great Transformation Talisman which changed his mind. He decided that after leaving seclusion, he would try to join the Taichu''s External Affairs Hall to learn more about the movements of the Heavenly Demons.


    But for now, refining the Primordial Spirit Fruit was the first priority.


    When he reached the moment where his physical body was indestructible and his Primordial Spirit was immortal, he could hide particles in various dangerous ces between heaven and earth.


    Even if his main body encountered cmity, the particles could be reborn and start anew, adding ayer of insurance to his life.


    Yang Ji ced the Mountain Sea Pearl in a hidden spot within the main hall and captured some of Hei Sha''s scent to cover it up before entering the Mount Sea World.


    The Mount Sea World was vast. In a secluded corner, Shen Yin''s body shone with blue light, continuously refining the Demonic Qi gifted by Mu Yuan, the Great Sage, transforming its origin into individual Primordial Spirit Fruits.


    Yang Ji sat down under the tree, a vertical crease opening between his eyebrows, stuffing the Primordial Spirit Fruits into it.


    Inside, the Primordial Spirit madly absorbed the pure energy of the Primordial Spirit Fruits. The two halos of Holy Light behind his head shone more brightly, the feeling of his Primordial Spirit growing stronger was very clear.


    Shen Yin was truly worthy of being the Taichu Divine Tree; its ability was too powerful, instantly transforming several hundred Primordial Spirit Fruits.


    Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit was simrly formidable, absorbing the Primordial Spirit Fruits as if drinking water, able to assimte one in just three breaths.


    Energy continuously transformed and strengthened. In just one day, a thirdyer of colorful light condensed behind his head; dazzling like a rainbow, it was supremely holy.


    Yang Ji felt his thoughts had cleared up considerably, and his Primordial Spirit had grown significantly stronger, giving him the feeling that it was almost no different from his physical body.


    This continuous refinement and absorption went on for a year in the blink of an eye.


    It was on this very day, hum! Like the voice of the Heavenly Dao, carrying endless authority, it spread throughout Yang Ji''s sea of consciousness.


    It was the pure Yang Primordial Spirit behind his mind, which at that moment had condensed the twelfth halo of Holy Light. The trembling it caused emitted that sound.


    At this moment, the pure Yang Primordial Spirit sat in the sea of consciousness, with twelve halos of Holy Light shining behind it, lighting up brightly like amp in the Immortal Realm. The seven colors of dawn flowed, illuminating the sea of consciousness, making it seem like a sacred ce for the Great Dao¡ªmost holy.


    Yang Ji felt his pure Yang Primordial Spirit was incredibly strong, containing boundless magical power. If before it was made of y, now it was made of metal and stone, elevated by countless levels.


    "Twelve halos of Holy Light, an Immortal Primordial Spirit, achieved!"


    This was an incredibly great achievement, beyond belief, and Yang Ji was immensely excited in his heart.


    With the Primordial Spirit behind his mind condensing twelve halos of Holy Light and hence called the Immortal Primordial Spirit, it was because, at this moment, the Primordial Spirit could divide into billions, and each strand could carry all the life imprints of the main body, all memory information, all Divine Skill insights.


    Each strand of the Primordial Spirit was like an independent entity, yet harmoniously integrated¡ªthey were all him.


    The Immortal Primordial Spirit was considered a grand achievement because Yang Ji''s strength of Primordial Spirit was now close to that of the Mahayana level.


    If a Mahayana wanted to invoke the Heavenly Tribtion to be a Tribtion Immortal, the first prerequisite was to achieve an Immortal Primordial Spirit, to condense twelve halos of Holy Light.


    This illustrates the magnitude of the achievement.


    Yang Ji, currently at the peak of the Primordial Spirit realm, already possessed the Immortal Primordial Spirit of a Mahayana cultivator, an exceedingly heaven-defying feat.


    All of this sess was thanks to the efficacy of the Primordial Spirit Fruit and the extraordinary nature of the Taichu Divine Tree.


    Yang Ji was finally able toprehend how in that distant era, under the Taichu Divine Tree, a golden age was born, shimmering in splendor.


    With the Great Dao Fruits and Primordial Spirit Fruits nurturing them, countless powerful beings were born, with tens of thousands of Red Dust Immortals¡ªa truly splendid era.

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    In the past, he had thought it too absurd, too unrealistic, but now, Yang Ji remotely sensed those golden ages when Immortals danced together.


    The Taichu Divine Tree was indeed defying the heavens.


    Yang Ji could feel that, at this moment, if he were to use Yin Yang Separation at Dawn, its power would unquestionably surpass that of when he used the Great Sword Realm Art.


    If he could find a Supreme Divine Power of the Primordial Spirit ss, then at this moment, he would truly be invincible amongst his peers.


    Unless someone like him, who also possessed great fortune and achieved the monstrous realm of an Immortal Primordial Spirit, couldpete with him.


    The twelve beams of Holy Light were not the endpoint of a powerful Primordial Spirit; it was rumored that in the Immortal Realm, the Immortal Kings condensed up to 129,600 beams of Holy Light behind their Primordial Spirits, immortal and indestructible, that was true ultimate strength.


    The Demonic Qi that Great Sage Mu Yuan had given him contained the Origin of the Eight Head Demon Emperors and several hundred million Heavenly Demons; currently, he had used it to condense twelve beams of Holy Light, merely utilizing less than thirty percent, the remaining Origin Demonic Qi waspletely sufficient for his Primordial Spirit to condense more Holy Light.


    If he could condense twenty-four beams of Holy Light, then his Primordial Spirit would be at the standard of a top-tier Mahayana.


    The stronger the Primordial Spirit, the stronger his power, Yang Ji didn''t hesitate and immediately inserted a Primordial Spirit Fruit into his forehead.


    However, just as the Immortal Primordial Spirit began to absorb a trace of energy, his physical body started to copse, as if it were about to disintegrate.


    "What''s going on? How could my body,parable to a Dao Device, copse? Could it be that it can''t withstand the Immortal Primordial Spirit at this moment?" This unexpected change shocked Yang Ji greatly.


    "The body is the vessel, the Primordial Spirit is the person inside the vessel, and now the person inside is too heavy, too powerful, directly crushing the vessel; naturally, there''s going to be incongruity between the physical body and the Primordial Spirit," the Immortal Elder slowly said, "You have not cultivated an Inner World after all; although your physical strength isparable to a Dao Device, it''s still difficult to bear the dazzling divine might of the Immortal Primordial Spirit at all times."


    "For now, it would be better if you didn''t continue to strengthen your Primordial Spirit," he continued, "Wait until you break through Divinity Transformation and condense your own Inner World, then you can use an entire world to carry the Immortal Primordial Spirit."


    "There''s no other choice for the moment!" Yang Ji also felt the subtle discord between his body and Primordial Spirit, simr to when he entered the Ancient God''s Inner World, where his body and Primordial Spirit seemed as if they were about to separate, which was not a good sign.


    He immediately put aside the thought of further erging his Primordial Spirit and then fully utilized the secrets of the Immortal Primordial Spirit and the Immortal Body.


    He separated a strand of his Primordial Spirit and a particle of his physical body, merged them together, and like a speck of dust invisible to the naked eye, hid it in a secret ce within the Mount Sea World.


    After that, he left the pce and went to the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons, where he hid another particle of his physical body before returning to the Demon Sect.


    As for other ces, Yang Ji didn''t consider them for the time being; when he returns to the Wuji Dao Sectter, he could think about hiding another particle.


    Havingpleted all this, he was ready to intimidate the Mo Tao clone he had suppressed in a corner of the main hall and was preparing to force out the secrets of "Withering and Flourishing Palm"!


    However, under the "Buddha" character mantra deployed by the Buddha Child, there was nothing but a puddle of ck blood left¡ªwhere was the Mo Tao clone?


    [The Soul-Burning Technique, a self-destruct!]


    "This guy actually used his Divine Skills to burn his Demon Soul!" Seeing this scene, Yang Ji could only sigh in regret, having missed out on a rather good palm technique.


    With his thoughts collected, Yang Ji also stepped out of the great hall, casting his gaze toward the direction of the Taichu External Affairs Hall.


    (Hemorrhoids have red up, making it awkward to walk; failed to reach seven thousand, will continue to strive tomorrow, tomorrow will be even more exciting.)

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    The Heavenly Demon Sect''s true inheritors almost each preside over a grand hall, responsible for handling affairs of the Demon Sect within both the Three Thousand Great Realms and the Infinite Minor Realms.


    Such matters include cultivating power, cing spies, long-arm jurisdiction, and secretly overthrowing rivals.


    Owing to her formidable strength, the Demon Consort became the master of Taichu''s Hall of External Affairs, one of the halls within the Three Thousand Great Realms.


    Each grand hall regrly selects personnel, and in five days, it would be the day for Taichu Hall of External Affairs to choose its new members.


    The qualification to participate in the selection is the need for five million Contribution Points.


    This is a reflection of one''s strength and also a way of filtering candidates, as anyone capable of obtaining five million Contribution Points must surely be extraordinary.


    "Just five more days!" Yang Ji nced in the direction of Taichu Hall of External Affairs, then turned back to sit down cross-legged in the grand hall.


    He seized this opportunity to begin extracting value from the noble youth, the malicious youth, and others like them.


    Inside the Demon Abyss Star, he had captured several Disciples of the Demon Sect who coveted his Contribution Points; now was the time to reap some benefits.


    Through a mix of threats and temptations, he gained quite a bit.


    He acquired five Great Divine Powers, namely the Seven Absolute Demon Smoke, Soul-Seizing Palm, Heart Crushing Demon Curse, Formidable Demonic Qi, and Ferocious Nether sh!


    As for the other Divine Skills, they were either duplicates or ones he already possessed.


    As for the Low-grade Demon Artifacts, he harvested three: the Nailhead Soul Chasing Arrow, the Demonic me de, and the Heavenly Droplet.


    All these were Demon Artifacts full of lethal intent, and to purify the Demonic Qi and murderous aura from them would require great effort.


    Yang Ji tossed them into the Mount Sea World and handed them over to Buddha Child for cleansing and refining with Buddha''s Sect Divine Skills during his free time.


    As for other Demon Crystals, Demon Treasures, and Demon Pills, he also collected quite a bit, but since they were of no use to him, he stashed them away.


    After dealing with these items, Yang Ji quietly waited.


    The five days passed in a sh.


    After five days, a streak of light sped across the sky toward Taichu Hall of External Affairs.


    After several transmissions, Yang Ji reappeared in a ce picturesque and beautiful.


    Here, colorful clouds floated low, suspended among countless small pces, presenting a scene like something out of a poem or painting.


    Above the many small pces floated an immense and boundless hall, surrounded by simrly colorful clouds and rays of rosy light.


    The surface of the hall was covered in innumerable vines, emitting waves of fragrance with butterflies fluttering about, revealing a hint of musk deer scent mixed with a girl''s fragrance.


    The overallyout of the hall was in the shape of the character "Æ·" with the Disciples of the Demon Sect flying to and fro, each emitting an incredibly powerful aura.


    Yang Ji, after asking for directions and presenting his five million Contribution Points, smoothly entered a vast square.


    Presently, the square held many Disciples of the Demon Sect. A nce revealed thousands of individuals, all at the pinnacle of the Demon King realm, remarkable figures who had earned five million Contribution Points.


    These talents stood proudly and confidently, appearing extremely formidable.


    Yang Ji, standing at the fringes, seemed inconspicuous.


    While he was surreptitiously observing everyone, suddenly a faint fragrance wafted through the air, filled with an ethereal quality.


    On the tform in front, unbeknownst to anyone, three figures had appeared, with a Demon Monarch standing guard to one side, and two women gracefully seated in the main seats.


    One of the girls was the adorable Mo Yan whom Yang Ji had seen before.


    At this moment, Mo Yan was affectionately clinging to the woman beside her, who without a doubt, must be the Demon Consort.


    When Yang Ji''s gaze fell upon her, it felt as though all others vanished, with only this woman remaining, capturing Yang Ji''s heart with her distinctive aura.


    Beauty!


    The Demon Consort was incredibly beautiful!


    With skin fair and luminous, mien elegant, eyebrows like fine art, her bones as if carved from ice, she seemed a Celestial Maiden of the Nine Heavens, beauty taken to its pinnacle.


    Yet such a temptingly beautiful woman possessed an extremely sharp demeanor. It was as if her whole being was a sharp de bared for all to see, her cold gaze sweeping over people, giving an impression as if it could cleave the soul and take one''s breath away.


    Her pitch-ck robes entuated her pure and aloof presence, projecting a forbidding air and dignified distance.


    She simply sat there quietly, and around her, space seemed to twist and exhibit a faint tendency to copse.


    The presence radiated by this woman gave him the same feeling as when facing his Senior Brother Wang Tianli; no wonder she was able to defeat the joint force of five true inheritors. Indeed remarkable.


    "We will choose one hundred of you this time. Release the aura of your Divine Skills,"manded the Demon Monarch beside them.


    Indeed, selection was not about appearances; it was straightforward, brutal, and based purely on strength.


    From the Contribution Points threshold, Yang Ji knew the Demon Consort must favor the mightily powerful.


    Thepetition for just one hundred spots was fierce.


    Without further concealment, he released theplete aura of his Divine Skills¡ªNine Nether w, Asura Finger, and Earth Start Shifting Technique¡ªimmediately bing one of the most conspicuous Demon Kings present.


    The Demon Consort seemed to sense his aura and looked up in his direction.


    "Him?" Mo Yan hummed.


    "Do you know him?" the Demon Consort inquired with a sideways nce.


    "This man is somewhat overbearing. Back in the Demon Abyss, he even wanted to collect protection money from me," Mo Yan huffed.


    "But he is quite powerful, having suppressed the Demonic Clone of the true inheritor of Mo Tao."


    "Oh? He suppressed Mo Tao''s Clone? He''s got quite the nerve," the Demon Consort said lightly after giving Yang Ji a nce with a sh of surprise in her eyes. She nodded and added, "Given his age, to have perfected three Great Divine Powers, he is indeed a talent."


    She cast a fleeting look at Yang Ji and then moved her attention to other Demon Kings.


    Shortly after, she gestured for the Demon Monarch at her side, whispered a few words, and then left gracefully with Mo Yan.

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    "You, you... you there, and you! Follow me!"


    The Demon Monarch extended a hand and pointed, casting streaks of Demonic Qi thatnded on a hundred Demon Kings.


    "I''ve been chosen!"


    "I''ve been chosen as well."


    "Haha, the Demon Consort really focuses on cultivating her underlings, never stingy with her own people. As long as you have potential, have talent, following the Demon Consort means boundless prospects on the demon path."


    "The Taichu Foreign Affairs Hall is one of the wealthiest halls, with a tremendous tilt of Sect resources. Following the Demon Consort might even lead to the attainment of the Demon Emperor title."


    Many of the selected Demon Kings excitedly conversed with one another.


    Yang Ji, feeling the Demonic Qi on his shoulder, also cracked a slight smile, knowing that, with his three perfected Great Divine Skills, his selection was not surprising.


    "Come with me to the Demon Bell for testing!" The Demon Monarch was a decisive person, with no time for idle chatter, and she promptly led everyone toward the colossal pce floating above the cluster of smaller pces.


    They quickly entered a dark room, spacious inside, with the walls forming a curved arc, covered with countless mysterious ck runes.


    Yang Ji knew that he had arrived inside the Demon Consort''s Supreme Demonic Artifact, the Demon Bell!


    He nced at the wall of the bell, and information immediately appeared[Semi-Demon Instrument!]


    "A Semi-Demon Instrument, equivalent to a Semi-Immortal Instrument? No wonder the Demon Consort wouldn''t trust a person rmended by a Demon God; she prefers to test with a Demonic Artifact for trustworthiness. This Semi-Demon Instrument is far more powerful than the sight of a Demon God¡ªits detection is more urate.


    The Demon Consort, daughter of a Demon Realm magnate, truly possesses profound resources to have such a powerful Magical Treasure."


    Yang Ji felt a chill in his heart.


    If a True Demon Instrument could detect his transformation within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he wondered whether this Semi-Demon Instrument could also detect him.


    For a moment, a hint of trepidation stirred within him, but he quickly suppressed it.


    He knew that fluctuations in the heart were taboo, and with a resolute mindset on bing an Immortal, he swiftly returned to calmness.


    At that moment, the endless Demon Runes on the inner wall of the Demon Bell suddenly lit up, casting beams of blueherworld light that enveloped the gathered Demon Kings.


    Yang Ji only felt a mysterious force flowing through his body, permeating his flesh, bones, and Primordial Spirit, leaving no part untouched, pratingyer byyer, inspecting thoroughly as if plowing thend back and forth.


    At the same time, the Great Transformation Talisman fused within him also activated, conjuring all sorts of changes to confound the detection of the Demon Bell.


    This was a confrontation between Great Dao Principles.


    The duration of the test exceeded Yang Ji''s expectations,sting a full day and night.


    In the end, the Great Transformation Talisman proved to be more profound. Worthy of being a Supreme Talisman meticulously crafted by the Myriad Phantom Immortal, it held infinite variations of Dao Principles, deceiving the heavens and slipping past the Demon Bell''s scrutiny.


    The next day, theherworld light abruptly retracted, and the Demon Runespletely subdued.


    Yang Ji knew he had passed the test, and he could not help but exhale a sigh of relief.


    Inparison, the other Demon Kings seemed moreposed, asionally chatting andughing, envisioning grand ns, because they were Heavenly Demons and knew they would surely pass the test.


    "You all maye out now and follow someone to receive your Identity Tokens. From now on, you are disciples of the Taichu Foreign Affairs Hall," the voice of the Demon Monarch conveyed from outside.


    The Demon Kings rejoiced and filed out one after another.


    "Hei Sha, you stay behind and apany me to meet the Demon Consort," the Demon Monarch suddenly said, stopping Yang Ji.


    "To meet the Demon Consort?" The other Demon Kings couldn''t help but look at Yang Ji withplex expressions, unsure whether to feel envy or jealousy.


    "Yes, my lord," replied Yang Ji, his expression pausing slightly in surprise, but he quickly responded.


    The Demon Monarch led the way ahead, with Yang Ji closely following, and soon they arrived in front of a magnificent hall.


    "You may enter," the Demon Monarch indicated.


    Yang Ji nodded and walked in slowly.


    The hall was extremely vast, twenty zhang in height and thirty zhang in width, its interior dark and unlit, reminiscent of nightfall, giving an oppressive, suffocating sensation.


    Vaguely, at the upper end, there sat a figure, high above, with both hands pressing down on the King''s Throne, gathering supreme aura which held sway over the entire hall, akin to the Dominator of heaven and earth, majestic and distinguished.


    Walking in the immense hall, Yang Ji appeared all the more insignificant.


    With each step, he felt invisible pressureing from all directions.


    Yang Ji knew the Demon Consort was establishing her supreme authority over him, also testing him.


    But what hadn''t he seen? From the Red Dust Immortal to Dao Yi''s disciples and true inheritors, even a Demon Lord had died before his eyes.


    Although the Demon Consort''s aura was supreme and overwhelming, able to subdue others, she could not subdue him.


    However, Yang Ji understood that at this moment, he was not "Yang Ji," but Hei Sha.


    Yet, he could not appear toopliant; the Demon Consort had summoned him alone clearly because she did not wish to see a genius devoid of spirit and a submissive underling.


    Yang Ji made up his mind, stepping forward slowly but firmly, approaching the Demon Consort.


    As he walked, his posture was erect, steady and unflinching. When he drew near, his expression unchanged, he bowed and said, "Hei Sha greets the Demon Consort!"


    The Demon Consort did not reply, and the atmosphere grew even more tense.


    After thirty breaths, she finally spoke coldly, "Rise."


    "Thank you, Demon Consort!" Yang Ji mentally exhaled and, as he rose, discreetly evaporated the beads of cold sweat at his temples with his magical power.


    These subtle movements were well concealed, but the Demon Consort, an exceptional individual, instantly noticed his actions.


    Only then did the words[Satisfied]and[Not bad]appear above her head.

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    These subtle movements were all deliberately revealed by Yang Ji, who hadpletely grasped the Demon Consort''s mindset.


    Outwardly neither servile nor overbearing, he disyed the extraordinariness of his genius, while the barely noticeable color of tension highlighted the Demon Consort''s supreme authority.


    Those abovemand and utilize others, those below seek to please and show off; all of this was clear in Yang Ji''s mind like a mirror.


    "Hei Sha!" the Demon Consortmanded from on high, suddenly calling out.


    "Your subordinate is here!" Yang Ji bowed and said.


    "You managed to fullyprehend three Supreme Divine Powers in just three hundred years, which does indeed mark you as a genius, onlycking a bit of luck to possibly achieve the status of a True Disciple." Even the Demon Consort considered cultivating such a potential subordinate.


    "Bing a True Disciple is too distant a dream for me to dare to entertain," Yang Ji honestly said.


    "Indeed, for you at present, it is far too distant," the Demon Consort said, then produced a Jade Slip from her sleeve, "I have a Great Divine Power technique here called ''ck Clouds Overwhelming the Sky''. If you can cultivate it to minorpletion within ten years, then I will bestow upon you a Supreme Divine Power."


    "Supreme Divine Power?" Yang Ji suddenly looked up, not expecting such a pleasant surprise. It seemed the words of those Demon Kings weren''t false, this Demon Consort was truly generous with her own people.


    "Ho, you there, don''t you quickly thank Her Excellency?" from the top seat, Mo Yan hummed as she walked out from behind the secret door.


    "Many thanks to the Demon Consort for her appreciation!" Yang Ji expressed his gratitude, not merely feigning it. Although there was an element of pretense, his heart indeed felt exhrated.


    "Hmm," the Demon Consort nodded faintly, and during a moment of deep thought, she looked at Yang Ji and suddenly said, "I have a task I wish for you to undertake."


    "Your Excellency, pleasemand at will!" Yang Ji''s expression paused, not expecting to be assigned a task so soon.


    "Later, you will represent me in receiving a True Disciple from the Heavenly Demon Sect of the Taichu World," the Demon Consort said coolly.


    "The Heavenly Demon Sect?" Yang Ji knew that it was one of the Ten Great Demon Sects of the Taichu World; the other nine were the Netherworld Sect, Demon God Sect, Yellow Springs Sect, ughter Sect, Nine Nether Sect, Profound Yin Sect, Tianming Sect, Blood River Sect, and ck Demon Sect.


    Years ago, he had encountered Di Xuansha from the ughter Demon Sect, and Fu Dongliu was the Sect Master of the Tianming Demon Sect.


    Yang Ji did not agree immediately but instead bowed his head and said, "Your Excellency, the True Disciple of the Heavenly Demon Sect possesses exceptional strength, and there is too great a disparity in status and identity between him and me. It may not be appropriate for me to receive him on behalf of Your Excellency."


    "Remember, even if you are but a Demon King right now, the rtionship between master and servant doesn''t change with strength," the Demon Consort suddenly exuded authority and tossed a Jade Slip, "I havemanded him to take control of all forces in the Floating Luo Sea area of the Taichu World. If hepletes the task, give him this Jade Slip which contains a Supreme Divine Power technique."


    "Understood, Your Excellency," Yang Ji responded, no longer saying anything further.


    The Demon Consort was assertive, and he, too, had to learn to be assertive to survive by her side. Simr temperaments attracted simr responsibilities.


    "Very well, go and prepare," the Demon Consort motioned with her hand.


    Yang Ji performed a salutation and then slowly exited the grand hall.


    "Sister, why assign the task of receiving the visitor to him? After all, the other party is a True Disciple!" Mo Yan frowned slightly and asked, puzzled.


    "Xuan Haisheng has been a little too unfortingtely. By sending a subordinate to meet him, he will certainly understand what it implies. This serves as a warning to him," the Demon Consort mused, then added, "Hei Sha seemed quiteposed and calm in my presence, almost with the bearing of a True Disciple. He is stronger than the average Demon King, a material worth moulding.


    Sending him is also a test to see his capability."


    "Oh," Mo Yan nodded in understanding.


    (An acquaintance will appear tomorrow.)

 Chapter 230: Chapter 161: Xuan Haisheng, Treasure Vault, Tea Party

    Qingguang Hall.


    At this moment, there were two people inside. One of them was a young man with a full forehead and a square jaw, eyes deep as pools, and an imperial aura subtly present between his brows. He exuded unparalleled nobility as he quietly sipped his tea, sitting upright as if the cup in his hand was not merely a cup, but the entire world itself.


    Standing next to him was a middle-aged man, tall and well-built, with sharp and defined features. His eyes and brows gave off an unbending spirit, the whole person like a tiger, the most ferocious among tigers.


    Before long, a maidservant walked in slowly and said in a low voice, "Honored guests, please proceed to the Hall of Heaven and Earth!"


    "The Hall of Heaven and Earth? Don''t we usually meet in Qingguang Hall?" the young man looked up and asked indifferently.


    "I am not sure why, sir. This is by order of the Demon Consort," the maidservant said softly.


    "Lead the way!" The young man exchanged a nce with the middle-aged man, and without saying much more, they followed the maidservant to the Hall of Heaven and Earth.


    The Hall of Heaven and Earth was devoid of seats all around, empty and spacious, with only a King''s Throne at the front, resembling a court where the emperor receives his officials.


    Heaven, high above at the front; Earth, below looking up.


    Exactly encapsting the essence of Heaven and Earth.


    As soon as the young man and the middle-aged man entered, they noted theyout of the hall and immediately looked troubled.


    "Sect Master, it seems the Demon Consort wants to impress you with her authority," the middle-aged man transmitted his voice with a solemn tone.


    "It doesn''t matter! Let her put on airs if she wishes," the young man replied with a dismissive smile, as if indulging someone with great magnanimity.


    While the two weremunicating through voice transmission, a streak of light flew into the hall andnded on the King''s Throne.


    Seeing the figure flying in, the young man''s eyes twinkled with amusement. However, when he looked up and saw who it was, his expression involuntarily paused.


    The middle-aged man''s face changed once again as well.


    "The Demon Consort is preupied today; I will meet with the two of you on her behalf," said Yang Ji as he flew in and sat calmly on the throne with a light smile, "I presume you are Xuan Haisheng from the Heavenly Demon Sect."


    "Who are you? My Sect Master has important matters to discuss with the Demon Consort today. You''re not qualified to know. Quickly summon the Demon Consort," Xuan Haisheng demanded without answering, crossing his arms and shutting his eyes, disregarding Yang Ji, while the middle-aged man by his side spoke in a deep voice.


    "This kid, ying it so cool with me!" Yang Ji chuckled coldly to himself. Ignoring the middle-aged man, he pretended to suddenly realize his mistake and said, "Ah, look at me, no wonder you didn''t answer when I spoke; it''s because I was inconsiderate of our guests. I apologize for theck of hospitality. Fetch chairs for our guests immediately!"


    Soon, the guards outside brought in two chairs and ced them beside the two men.


    Given Yang Ji''s status, he technically had no right to receive them, and Xuan Haisheng''s dismissiveness was not without reason, choosing to ignore him.


    The words and actions of Yang Ji now seemed like an intangible insult!


    Hearing the sound of the chairs being set down, a hint of anger began to rise in Xuan Haisheng''s heart.


    He slowly raised his head, looking indifferently at Yang Ji, and the elemental energy around him stirred faintly as if, like subjects before their king, everything trembled in submission to him, a supreme aura enveloping the hall in an instant.


    "Quite impressive, indeed. Worthy of being a true disciple; his presence is very formidable. An ordinary person would probably copse to their knees after just one nce," Yang Ji mused internally.


    "This man is something special, akin to a celestial emperor, lofty and exalted. If I''m not mistaken, he is cultivating the ''Chi Emperor Art,'' a supreme art rumored to be created by the Earth Demon patriarch ''Chi''," the Immortal Elder said.


    "How will he handle the pressure from Xuan Haisheng''s imposing aura?" In another hall, the Demon Consort and Mo Yan were observing the scene through a bronze mirror.


    "We shall see," the Demon Consort said serenely.


    "The Supreme Art ''Chi Emperor Art'', very impressive. This guy has quite the foundation. I''ve yet to even touch the edge of a Supreme Art, although the Sect possesses a Supreme Art born from the ''Wuji Immortal Scripture'' called the ''Wuji Dao Scripture''. But one must be a true disciple to cultivate it," Yang Ji thought with some envy but unfazed by Xuan Haisheng''s presence.


    An Immortal Primordial Spirit resided in his sea of consciousness, so what could the mere pressure of a true disciple do to him?


    If he were to release the presence of the Immortal Primordial Spirit, it would be equivalent to the supreme pressure of a Mahayana, likely causing Xuan Haisheng''splexion to drastically change on the spot.


    With an imperial and domineering aura all around, Yang Ji was naturally calm andposed, smiling tranquil.


    "What''s the matter? You do not wish to sit? Then remove the chairs! Guards, take the chairs away."


    Seeing Yang Ji remain collected, Xuan Haisheng''s eyes flickered with surprise, and he took a deep look at him, recognizing that he was no ordinary person.


    If he continued with such futile tactics, he woulde across more as a clown than anything else.


    "Since you refuse to speak, you may return after three hundred years," suddenly, Yang Ji''s expression turned stern, exuding authority as he casually tucked away the Jade Slip in his hand.


    Noticing the Jade Slip, Xuan Haisheng''s expression also shifted. Worthy of being a true disciple, his demeanor changed rapidly, and he calmly said as if nothing was wrong, "The task assigned by the Demon Consort isplete. Give me the Jade Slip."


    "Oh? Let''s hear how you managed to control all the powers in the Floating Luo Sea area of the Taichu World. Tell me everything," Yang Ji demanded.


    "This is a secret matter; you''re not entitled to know," said the middle-aged man next to Xuan Haisheng in a deep tone.


    "My sitting here entitles me to know!" Yang Ji, having faced many situations, exuded his own aura. At this moment, hepletely dominated the pair from his elevated position.


    "You..."


    Xuan Haisheng gestured to cut off the middle-aged man, saying, "I invited one of the top Mahayana of our Sect to engage in a tea gathering tour and met with the high echelons of the Five Sects Eighteen ns in the Floating Luo Sea.


    Then, we subtly nted a ''Life and Death Talisman'' in the Primordial Spirits of those leaders using food and drink, and thus assumed control over fifteen Mahayana, sixty-eight Fusion, and several hundred Void Refining practitioners of the Five Sects Eighteen ns."

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    ```


    "A Life and Death Talisman? What a powerful method to control Mahayana cultivators. Fifteen Mahayana, that''s a formidable force," Yang Ji marveled inwardly. First, the Heavenly Demons had taken control of the peripheral seas; it seemed they nned to slowly erode the power of all forces in the Taichu World step by step.


    "How do you control them afterward?" Yang Ji inquired further.


    "With a Life-Death Talisman." Xuan Haisheng replied.


    "Hand over the Life-Death Talisman to me," Yang Ji''s gaze swept over.


    "Give it to you?" The middle-aged man''s eyes slightly sank.


    Xuan Haisheng reached out again, but without saying much, he directly took out a Dao Talisman and tossed it to Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji caught it, finding that the talisman was ck on one side and white on the other, both sides emzoned with mysterious runes. On each side, there were hundreds of tiny, star-like dots neatly arrayed.


    [Supreme Life-Death Talisman!]


    "Goodness, it turned out to be a Supreme Talisman. No wonder it can control Mahayana cultivators!" Yang Ji was inwardly startled.


    "The star dots on the talisman are the Life and Death Talismans that have been nted. The fifteenrger dots correspond to the fifteen Mahayana cultivators. The talisman has two sides, one governs life, the other death. To kill, you simply erase a star dot on the ck side; to free them, erase a star dot on the white side," Xuan Haisheng surprisingly replied quite frankly.


    "Not bad, not bad! You''ve done well! You will be rewarded. Take this Supreme Divine Power, ''Demon Heart Crossing''," Yang Ji said as he took out a Jade Slip and threw it down.


    Xuan Haisheng''s expression unchanged, he epted the Jade Slip and probed it once with his Divine Sense, then tucked it away.


    "This guy really has some presence. He acts as if he''s the lord of the hall," Mo Yan muttered as she watched Yang Ji sitting at the head of the King''s Throne.


    "Indeed, not bad!" The Demon Consort nodded with a flicker of appreciation in her eyes.


    Watching as Xuan Haisheng and the middle-aged man slowly departed, she put away her mirror, then in a sh, she appeared at the Hall of Heaven and Earth.


    Seeing the Demon Consort, Yang Ji hurried down to offer the Life-Death Talisman, saying, "Demon Consort, Xuan Haisheng has sessfully brought the entire forces of the Floating Luo Sea under control. This is the Life-Death Talisman that controls them."


    "Hmm, you''ve done well. Go now and cultivate your Divine Skills earnestly," the Demon Consort took the Life Talisman and waved him away.


    Yang Ji bowed and turned to leave the great hall.


    Taichu World.


    Heavenly Demon Sect.


    Amidst a sea of clouds, a series of magnificent pces stretched endlessly. Each one was resplendent, floating in the air like imperial pces, filled with an air of supreme majesty.


    Within the pces, countless beautiful women flitted about, singing and dancing, all stunning beauties.


    The que above the gate of the pce read "Mystic Life Heavenly Domain," with an air of reigning over the world.


    At this moment, in a domineering grand hall, the atmosphere was filled with murderous intent!


    "That Demon Consort actually sent a Demon King to humiliate our lord. Unforgivable!"


    "It doesn''t matter, as long as we acquire ''Demon Heart Crossing,'' it''s a good thing. Once I master this Supreme Divine Power, I will no longer fear the mental invasions of the Heavenly Demon n. Then, I will definitely refine the Demon Consort into a cauldron and dual cultivate with her.


    With the nourishing yin from the Demon Consort, my long-nurtured Profound Yin Demonic Qi will certainly be unimaginably powerful, increasing my chances of oveing the Dao Cmity," Xuan Haisheng sat on the King''s Throne, his pupils deep with hidden ambition.


    "Subordinate wishes the lord sess in advance!"


    "Hmm," Xuan Haisheng nodded faintly.


    ...


    At the Heavenly Demon Sect, Outer Affairs Hall in Taichu.


    In a small pce, Yang Ji sat cross-legged, reflecting on his gains over the years.


    Now, he had mastered two Supreme Divine Powers, the Three Immortals Formation and the Great Sword Realm Art.


    Yet, due to his strong Primordial Spirit, the power he unleashed using ''Yin Yang Separation at Dawn'' was even more formidable than the Supreme Divine Powers, so it could be counted as a third.


    He had mastered twenty-one Great Divine Skills in total.


    In addition, he possessed a powerful vitality that allowed him to regenerate from a drop of blood and an Immortal Body that could revive instantaneously, as well as a Primordial Spirit as strong as a Mahayana cultivator''s.


    All these formed the foundation of his power.


    Yang Ji had meditated in seclusion for three hundred years, originally nning to travel the world in search of opportunities.


    Unexpectedly, he ended up at the Heavenly Demon Sect as an undercover agent; now he even had a chance to obtain a Supreme Divine Power from the Demon Consort''s hands.


    For now, he had no ns to leave.


    He was set on gathering intelligence on the Heavenly Demon''s invasion of the Taichu World and acquiring the Supreme Divine Power from the Demon Consort.


    If he could obtain one more Supreme Divine Power, his foundation would be even stronger, giving him greater assurance in achieving the rank of first direct disciple.


    Yang Ji took out a Jade Slip branded with the Great Divine Skill ''ck Cloud Overwhelming'' and began toprehend it.


    And so it went.


    Years passed one by one.


    In the blink of an eye, five years had gone by.


    During these five years, the Demon Consort hadn''t assigned him any tasks.


    But one day, five yearster, Mo Yan came to seek him out.


    "Hey, whoever you are, are you there?" came a haughty voice from outside.


    "Why has shee?" A flicker of light shed in Yang Ji''s eyes as he nced outside. He slowly got up, walked to the door, and opened it.


    "There''s a tea partyter. As my bodyguard, you will apany me," Mo Yan said, chin lifted, looking at him.


    "Very well, Princess Mo Yan," although Yang Ji was somewhat reluctant inwardly, he still answered with a smile.


    "Be cool about it, understand? Don''t you dare tremble in front of all the true disciples and embarrass me," Mo Yan ordered with a pout.


    "So that''s why, I wondered why she suddenly came to me. Having a genius with the bearing of a true disciple as your guard should indeed bolster your prestige," Yang Ji realized and immediately replied with a smile, "Don''t worry, Princess. Standing by your side, I certainly won''t undermine yourmanding presence."


    ```

 Chapter 232: Chapter 161: Xuan Haisheng, Treasure Vault, Tea Party_3

    "Hmm!" Mo Yan had seen Yang Ji''s performance before and was quite satisfied as she nodded, "Come out and follow me to the treasury to get some fruits for use at the tea banquetter."


    "The treasury?"


    "It''s the treasury of our Taichu Foreign Affairs Hall, where many treasures are stored, all obtained from other worlds. They are used to reward subordinates and cultivate power, simply put, to encourage those below to work hard, and it would be a waste not to use these treasures," Mo Yan said with a giggle.


    "Oh?" Yang Ji''s heart stirred, and he became interested.


    As the Heavenly Demon plundered the heavens, they surely obtained numerous treasures, and he was keen to go in and see what was there.


    Immediately following Mo Yan, he flew to the main hall, soon arriving at a secluded pce.


    The treasury''s protection was not very strict¡ªthere were only two Demon Monarchs guarding it, and no great array was set up, which was unexpected for Yang Ji.


    But then again, he understood¡ªthis was the Heavenly Demon Sect. Who would dare to break in and plunder the treasury? It would be a death wish.


    And if someone managed to break in here, it would mean that even having the Demon Lord guard it would probably be in vain.


    "Princess!"


    "Princess!"


    The two Demon Monarch guards shouted to Mo Yan.


    "Open the treasury, I''m going in to take some things," Mo Yan said.


    Without hesitation, one guard held a token and pressed it onto the door, and the door to the treasury immediately opened, with a rush of colorful treasure light spilling out.


    Yang Ji followed Mo Yan inside, but at the door, he was coldly stopped by the two Demon Monarchs with an extended hand: "Do you have the hall master''s token?"


    Yang Ji was taken aback and had to stand sullenly in ce.


    "Alright, let him in," Mo Yan called out from inside.


    Hearing this, Yang Ji was delighted.


    The two Demon Monarchs looked at Yang Ji somewhat surprised and, after a moment''s hesitation, retracted their hands.


    "Come in quickly and help me see what I should take to the tea banquet," Mo Yan said somewhat excitedly.


    "Earth Fiend Dragon Herb, Heaven''s Ultimate Gu Jade, Silver Star Bead, Flying Star Buddha Root, Flying Immortal Lotus, Reincarnation Fruit, Mysterious zed ss, Shock Dragon Essence, Extreme Cold Spirit Flesh, Wistful Acacia... My goodness! All these treasures?"


    Yang Ji was truly astonished. At a nce, the vast treasury was filled with treasures.


    It was like Liu Lao Lao entering the Grand View Garden and having her eyes opened wide.


    "What''s with that look? You really haven''t seen much of the world. My sister told me that when she became a true disciple, she was fortunate enough to enter the Sect''s treasury once. Inside, an entire world was filled with treasures; if you went in, you would probably be so scared you''d be foolish," Mo Yanughed.


    "Does every Foreign Affairs Hall have such a treasury?" Yang Ji swallowed hard and asked her.


    "Yes, each Foreign Affairs Hall has one of these treasuries. After all, they''re needed for managing those below; naturally, treasures are required," Mo Yan said casually.


    "Does every hall have so many treasures inside it?"


    "Not as many, but almost the same," Mo Yan replied.


    "The Heavenly Demon Sect indeed is wealthy beyond measure. It''s no wonder they are thergest sect of the Heavenly Demon n; with so many treasures in just one hall''s treasury, what about the total treasury? A whole world?" Yang Ji was secretly awestruck.


    This is what is meant by deep foundations.


    "Hurry up and help me choose what to take," Mo Yan said while searching and asking Yang Ji.


    "Go for the expensive ones!" Yang Ji said grandly without giving it much thought, as he walked and looked around, opening his eyes to the wonders.


    Endless glimmers of treasure flooded his eyes, and he didn''t know how many times he had swallowed his saliva.


    "My heavens, those are Divine Transformation Pills, piled up into mountains; there must be over a billion there, just stacked carelessly on the ground?"


    "Divine Transformation Pills are useless to us Heavenly Demons; we can only use them to manage our human subordinates, so we can''t be bothered to tidy them up," Mo Yan exined.


    "Is that a Spirit Vein?" Yang Ji saw Spirit Veins in the sky,pressed by great Divine Skills into shapes like true dragons, and he couldn''t help but be amazed. At a nce, there were more than a hundred thousand, with the information of the supreme Spirit Veins alone overwhelming his vision.


    "Spirit Veins are also useless to us; we absorb Demon Crystals that contain Demonic Qi, so these are also used to manage our human subordinates," said Mo Yan.


    "Is that Purified Yang Water?" Yang Ji saw a bowl-shaped demonic artifact filled with Purified Yang Water. He couldn''t tell how much there was, but suddenly he felt what he had obtained was no longer appealing.


    "Is that a middle-grade Dao Device?"


    "Is that Immortal Spirit Herb?"


    "Is that a supreme Enlightenment Pill?"


    "Is that Titanium Essence Gold?"


    "Is that Dark Gold?"


    ...


    "The Heavenly Demons really are too rich," Yang Ji muttered after looking around, the corners of his mouth revealing a bitter taste.


    "Oh, stop looking; you really haven''t seen anything like this before. I''m nning to take you to the tea banquet, so don''t embarrass me," Mo Yan said with a slight frown, "Hurry up and help me choose what to take."


    Yang Ji came back to his senses and immediately picked up a brocade box: "Let''s take this one."


    "Life Spirit Fruit? Eating one can increase your lifespan by a thousand years, but s, there are only four, not enough to go around," Mo Yan hesitated.


    "Then this one!" Yang Ji switched to another brocade box.


    "Five-Color Grapes? Hmm... This one''s not bad. It can not only increase lifespan but also fortify the Demon Soul. This bunch has dozens of grapes, enough to share," Mo Yan nodded and took it.


    After that, she took Yang Ji and flew out of the Taichu Foreign Affairs Hall, passed through the Teleportation Array, and arrived at a wondrous ce surrounded by colorful clouds, with clearke water and abundant blooming lotuses.


    Not far off, amidst the misty pavilions, several people of extraordinary appearance were sitting and talking happily.


    Yang Ji looked over and couldn''t help but be startled because he saw a familiar face, Bai Bi!


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 Chapter 233: Chapter 162: Fu Wanggu, the Mysteries of the Inner World, Bai Bis Request

    "Bai Bi, how is she here?" Yang Ji was taken aback, filled with curiosity.


    "Sister Mo Yan, you''ve arrived!" Suddenly, several streaks of flowing light descended, revealing the forms of several women.


    "Sister Mu Hua." Mo Yan recognized the leading woman and promptly took two steps forward, affectionately linking her arm.


    "This is the master of the Mu Hua Pce, Mu Huayan, quickly call her Sister Mu Hua!" Mo Yan introduced to Yang Ji with a yfulugh.


    "I have seen Master Mu!" Yang Ji did not dare to presume, and respectfully performed a greeting.


    "What? Is this your little follower?" Mu Huayan nced at Yang Ji and said.


    "Yes, this is my new guard; he once suppressed a clone of Mo Tao in the Demon Abyss," boasted Mo Yan.


    "Oh? That impressive?" Hearing this, a hint of surprise shed in Mu Huayan''s eyes as she sized up Yang Ji with interest.


    "Master Mu, actually, it was the Princess who had praised me; I merely suppressed a Demonic Clone of the true transmission of Mo Tao," said Yang Ji modestly.


    "Even a Demonic Clone isn''t something you can identify at a nce¡ªit requires a fight to know. Ordinary Demon Kings would have been scared off just by hearing the name of the true transmission; it''s unexpected that you dared to take action against it. You have quite the courage.


    Not bad at all, no wonder little sister Mo Yan took you on as her guard," Mu Huayan said, with a glint of approval in her eyes.


    "Oh? Suppressed a true transmission clone?" Suddenly, a voice of unmatched majesty descended from the Sky Firmament; without a flicker of light or shadow, space merely undted briefly before a figure eerily appeared in front of everyone.


    "Senior brother!" Seeing this figure appear, Mu Huayan''s gaze instantly sparked with an unusual brilliance, and her voice softened considerably, even disying the word [Adoration] above her head.


    "Senior brother, senior brother!" Mo Yan jumped excitedly, her eyes shining with little stars, disying an extreme degree of adoration.


    "Sister Mu Hua, little Yan!" The neer spoke gently, fondly stroking Mo Yan''s hair.


    To the side, Yang Ji also clearly saw the man''s features: a clean and fair face that revealed a sharply handsome coldness, deep eyes shimmering captivatingly, thick eyebrows, a straight nose ¨C every feature exuded nobility and elegance. His tall figure, like a towering mountain, stood unmovable; his entire being radiated a king-like aura that could shake the world.


    This person''s presence was quite extraordinary; he stood as if he was supporting the whole starry sky.


    What was even more incredible was that he had three halos of light behind his head.


    One was ck, as dark as ink; one was white, glowing like jade; and one was purple, signifying unparalleled nobility.


    [Life and Death Reincarnation Technique, Immortal Technique!]


    "It''s actually an Immortal Technique; this person has a vast foundation," thought Yang Ji with amazement.


    "Is it you who suppressed Mo Tao''s clone?" The man''s gaze suddenly swept across Yang Ji, like an Immortal King''s scrutiny.


    In an instant, Yang Ji felt a powerful and surging mental thought sweeping turbulently through his body; in that moment, it seemed to see through himpletely, leaving no secret hidden. His methods were indeed supremely clever.


    Unfortunately, the one standing before him was Yang Ji, bearer of the Great Transformation Talisman. Even the Demon Consort''s Semi-Demon Instrument failed to find anything after a full day and night of searching, so even if this person''s divine power was immense, it was still hard to detect anything in that instant.


    Seeing him looking towards Yang Ji, Mo Yan also cheerfully said, "Senior brother, this is my new guard, named Hei Sha."


    "This is Brother Fu Wanggu! Brother, he is really powerful, having cultivated six Supreme Divine Powers to perfection, and he has even cultivated an Immortal Technique to a minor achievement," Mo Yan boasted.


    "Immortal Techniques are profound and contain many mystical Dao Principles; not just anyone canprehend them. For brother to have sessfullyprehended it, he is a genius among geniuses, a Quasi-Demon Child."


    "The Demon God of our sect once said that as long as brother''s Immortal Technique reaches perfection and he ovees the Dao Cmity, bing a true Demon Child wielding immense power will be no trouble at all," Mo Yan added with a smile as she introduced him to Yang Ji.


    "This person is indeed formidable, havingprehended six Supreme Divine Powers and an Immortal Technique; truly extraordinary and deserving of being called a Quasi-Demon Child genius," said Yang Ji as he heard Mo Yan''s words, pretending to be impressed, and respectfully performed a greeting,


    "Hei Sha pays respect to senior brother!"


    "Hmm, rise. You are quite good; at such a young age, you''ve already perfected three Great Divine Powers and have the aura of a true transmission," nodded Fu Wanggu, withdrawing a Jade Slip from his sleeve,


    "I have a Great Divine Power technique here, the ''Heaven-Supporting Demon Hand,'' take it and cultivate it well. In the future, protect little Yan diligently and do not neglect your duty, understood?"


    A sudden pressure enveloped them.


    "Even if Hei Sha is shattered to pieces, I will not let the Princess suffer the slightest rm," dered Yang Ji firmly.


    "Hmm!" Fu Wanggu nodded imperiously, flicking his finger and tossing the Jade Slip to Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji caught it with a raised hand, feeling deeply moved. It seems that like attracts like; when associating with geniuses, obtaining Great Divine Power techniques was simply too easy. He hadn''t even asked, yet the technique was freely offered to him.


    Great Divine Power techniques that ordinary people struggle to attain, he had acquired two in such a short time.


    One was the "Dark Clouds Overwhelming the Horizon" bestowed by the Demon Consort, and the other was the "Heaven-Supporting Demon Hand" he had just received.


    ```


    However, what disappointed him was that the "Heaven-Supporting Demon Hand" was not a Supreme Divine Power.


    But a Great Divine Power was also quite good. With a hint of regret, Yang Ji put it away immediately.


    Seemingly sensing Yang Ji''s mood, the Immortal Elder said, "Having one more Great Divine Power is good. The more Great Divine Powers you cultivate, the more stable and powerful the Inner World you condense in the future will be."


    "When the timees, once the Inner World is unleashed, it will not only be the force of the world suppressing, but also various divine powers intertwined within it that can be unleashed in an instant. That''s the prowess of the Divinity Transformation Realm. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be considered supreme. It''s a watershed of strength."


    "Actually, it''s very difficult to challenge beyond one''s level, except maybe to bully those who haven''t cultivated many Great Divine Powers. If you encounter those talented individuals in Divinity Transformation, with numerous divine powers at their disposal and a condensed world that is extremely powerful, you should stay as far away from them as possible."


    "That''s true," Yang Ji nodded in understanding.


    While Yang Ji and the Immortal Elder weremunicating spiritually, Fu Wanggu looked around and asked Mo Yan with a smile, "Little Yan, where''s your sister? I sent her an invitation, why didn''t shee?"


    "My sister? She said she''s busy and doesn''t have time toe," Mo Yan replied with a giggly smile.


    "Oh!" A trace of disappointment, hard to detect, shed across Fu Wanggu''s expression.


    "This kid, he''s actually got his mind on the Demon Consort. Xuan Haisheng also has his sights set on her. The Demon Consort is beautiful, and naturally, she is the object of everyone''s attention," Yang Ji thought to himself.


    "Yang Ji, that Demon Consort is indeed not bad, beautiful and talented. Your Primordial Spirit is strong, why don''t you seize the opportunity for a soulful encounter with her, and ''deal with her''. Even the most domineering woman once ''dealt with'' will have to be submissive. If you can bring her into your harem, that would indeed be a great achievement," the Immortal Elder said abruptly.


    Caught off guard by these words, Yang Ji choked on his saliva and coughed. He had never expected the usually serious Immortal Elder to say something like this.


    "Stop chatting over there,e into the pavilion," someone called out from the pavilion not far away.


    "Alright, Junior Sister, Little Yan, let''s go." Fu Wanggu smiled, and with a sh of light enveloping everyone, they all moved toward the pavilion.


    Inside the pavilion were five people, three men and two women, each of them extraordinary, clearly true disciples.


    "Fu Senior Brother, Mu Hua Junior Sister, Little Yan, please take your seats!" A tall and thin man gestured with his hand. He looked lean, but every muscle on his body was extremely firm, like forged ck iron, containing an exceedingly powerful explosive force¡ªa master without question.


    "Let me introduce you. This is Bai Bi, the granddaughter of Elder Bai from the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance. She currently manages a branch in the Taichu World," the tall and thin man said with a smile. When he looked at Bai Bi, a tant look of admiration shed in his eyes.


    "Bai Bi?" Fu Wanggu''s expression shifted, nced at Bai Bi, and asked the tall, thin man, "Is it the one with the Nine Spirit Immortal Body?"


    "Exactly," the tall and thin man replied with a grin.


    "Wow, a Nine Spirit Immortal Body? That''s almost the same as my sister''s constitution. My sister is a Nine Spirit Demon Body," Mo Yan said joyfully, sitting next to Bai Bi.


    "Bai Bi greets everyone!" Bai Bi said gracefully with a smile, then turned to Mo Yan, "I presume your sister must be the renowned Demon Consort."


    "Yes, the Demon Consort is indeed my sister," Mo Yan responded with a smile.


    Bai Bi nodded at her and then her gaze swept past her tond on Yang Ji. Suddenly, her expression paused as if she was unsure of something. While others were not paying attention, she took another discreet nce at him.


    In a moment, her eyes revealed a meaningful smile.


    Soon after, a voice transmitted into Yang Ji''s mind: "Yang Ji!"


    At this voice, Yang Ji was taken aback, utterly astonished, but he did not respond, instead pretending to be clueless as he nced at Bai Bi.


    "Yang Ji, stop pretending, I know it''s you," Bai Bi chided with augh.


    Hearing her confident voice, Yang Ji was truly baffled and found it hard to believe. How could Bai Bi have seen through his disguise? Even his Semi-Demon Instrument was unable to detect his transformation.


    He swallowed quietly and transmitted back, "You... how did you recognize me?"


    "Hehe, it really is you. I knew there couldn''t be a second oddball like you in this world," Bai Bi transmitted back cheerfully.


    "Oddball?" Yang Ji transmitted back hesitantly.


    "I cultivate an Immortal Technique that can perceive people''s fates. Your fate hasn''t changed for hundreds of years; it''s always just the size of a fist. I recognized you at a nce," Bai Bi transmitted with augh. "Don''t worry, I won''t expose you. You''re now a member of the Taichu''s External Affairs Pce. I might even need to ask you for a favor."


    "What favor?" Yang Ji asked, slightly taken aback.


    "Help me find something in the treasure vault of Taichu''s External Affairs Pce. Speaking of which, do you know about the treasure vault?" Bai Bi asked, slightly raising her eyes.


    "Not only do I know about it, coincidentally or not, I''ve juste out from there," Yang Ji replied with a peculiar expression.


    "You have ess to the treasure vault? That''s great. This time you must help me," Bai Bi eximed joyfully.


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 Chapter 234: Chapter 163: Origin of Immortal Qi, Dao Companion Bai Bi?

    "Help you? You''re not expecting me to enter the treasure vault and help you steal something, are you?" Yang Jimunicated with a strange look on his face.


    "We''ll talk about this matter in detailter!" Bai Bi replied curtly, then turned to chat with the talents from the Heavenly Demon Sect.


    "Bi''er, try this honey lotus fruit, which is produced from the Nine Heavens Cloud Lands, grown absorbing heavenly dew. It''s sweet and juicy, delicious, and has a powerful effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin," said the tall, thin man enthusiastically as he cut the fruit for Bai Bi and personally brought it to her.


    "Thank you, Ying Brother," Bai Bi said with a light smile of thanks.


    "Although this is the first time I''ve met Miss Bai, I feel a warm and fervent intimacy. My heart burns with passion. I toast this cup of Yellow Throat Wine to you. If Miss Bai cannot hold her liquor, she may use Mount Snow''s sweet dew instead. I will drink first as a tribute," Fu Wanggu said with a smile, lifting his cup with great ir, and downing it in one go.


    "If Fu Daoist Brother toasts me, how can I substitute with sweet dew? Naturally, we shall drink Yellow Throat Wine together," Bai Bi, equally generous, filled her cup with the strong alcohol and also downed it in one go.


    "Good! It seems that I''ve underestimated Miss Bai. I shall punish myself with a cup," said Fu Wanggu,ughing as he lifted his cup and finished another cup of Yellow Throat Wine.


    "Ying Senior Brother, it seems that Fu Senior Brother also has an interest in Miss Bai," the tall, thin man''spanion, a youth, couldn''t help but whisper after seeing the beaming Fu Wanggu.


    "Haven''t you heard Bi''er call me ''Ying Brother'' and address him as ''Fu Daoist Brother''? Who is closer and who is distant is clear at a nce," the tall, thin man replied confidently. However, seeing Fu Wanggu continuing to engage in conversation, he too couldn''t help feeling irked.


    "By the way, you''re part of the Human Race. How did you end up mingling with the talents of the Heavenly Demon Sect?" Yang Ji couldn''t help but send a message after seeing Bai Bi deep in conversation with the talents of the Heavenly Demon Sect.


    "Although I am of the Human Race, our Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance gathers talents from all races. The nature of the alliance is special since we are in business, and moreover, our power is formidable. Even the Heavenly Demon n gives us face," Bai Bi replied while chatting andughing with everyone, then distractedly continued the conversation with Yang Ji.


    At the end, she didn''t forget to give him a stealthy re, "Mind your words, if you say ''hook up'' again, I might just reveal your identity."


    "..." Yang Ji coughed lightly, his face breaking into an apologetic smile, "Indeed, the power is formidable when even the Heavenly Demons show respect."


    "Although the Heavenly Demon Sect is strong, it pales inparison to our Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, which is an alliance, with collective heritage and strength surpassing it. Even though the elders of different races in the alliance are not of one mind, they unite in the face of a major crisis.


    Hence, any power in the Myriad Realms would show some respect to our alliance," Bai Bi said with augh.


    "That makes sense. If the business wasn''t backed by strong power, it would have been looted long ago," Yang Ji nodded in understanding.


    "Senior Brother, do you fancy Bai Bi?" Suddenly, Mu Huayan sent a telepathic message to Fu Wanggu.


    "Oh? What do you mean, Junior Sister?" Fu Wanggu''s heart skipped a beat, though he maintained a smiling face while talking with the others.


    "If Senior Brother fancies Bai Bi, I can invite her to the Heavenly Domain as a guest to create an opportunity for you," Mu Huayan said with a yful smile.


    "Junior Sister? For real?" Fu Wanggu''s heart stirred, and he nced at Mu Huayan discreetly, ovee with joy.


    "As long as it makes Senior Brother happy, Junior Sister will surely aid you," said Mu Huayan, turning to Bai Bi with a smile, "Miss Bai, it''s your first time at our Heavenly Demon Sect. You should have a good time. How about you visit my Mu Hua City after the tea party? I can show you around our sect''s beautiful sceneries."


    "There''s no need to trouble Mu Hua Junior Sister. I myself will take Bi''er to experience the beauty of our sect," said the tall, thin young man with a smile.


    "Both Ying Brother and Fu Daoist Brother are true disciples and are at the critical stage of bing a Demon Child. If I were to take up your precious time, I might feel rather apologetic. How about if Xiao Yan takes me around the sect instead?" Bai Bi said, then suddenly turned toward Mo Yan with a smile.


    "Sure, sure, Sister Bai," Mo Yan was a girl without any schemes, and she agreed cheerfully.


    Mu Huayan was just about to speak when he was interrupted by Fu Wanggu through a private telepathic message, "Miss Bai is in a difficult position right now; it would be better to look for an opportunity to speak with her in private after the tea party disperses."


    "This Fu Wanggu fancies the Demon Consort, yet his heart is also set on Bai Bi. He''s really despicable. I had invited Bai Bi to the gathering to show off in front of him, but I never imagined he would be so ungrateful. If I had known, I would not have extended an invitation to him," the tall and thin man grumbled to himself.


    "Ying Senior Brother, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future, after all, Miss Bai is more familiar with you," a young man at his side reassured him with a telepathic message.


    Yang Ji watched with interest as characters appeared above their heads, and he also telepathically warned her, "Be careful, both Fu Wanggu and the tall, thin man are after you."


    "There are many who have designs on me, those two are no exception," Bai Bi said with aposed smile.


    "Oh?" Yang Ji expressed slight surprise.


    "I possess an Immortal Body, born with great fortune, and they simply covet the Immortal Spirit Qi within me. This Immortal Spirit Qi is not ordinary Immortal Qi; it is the Origin of Immortal Qi granted by the Heavenly Dao."


    "Like Divine Skills but not, like Magical Treasures but not, its power is immense, and it holds many opportunities for fortune."


    "When used to refine worlds, it can imbue your Inner World with the power of the Origin of Immortal Qi, giving rise to extraordinary visions of the Immortal Path like an Immortal King over the Nine Heavens, Immortal King''s Patrol, the Ancient Celestial Court, Ancestral Immortals'' Shadows, Azure Sky Single Lotus, and so on, which can endow your Inner World with enormous power."


    "The most important point is that possessing Origin of Immortal Qi can significantly weaken the Dao Cmities you encounter, and the sess rate of transcending these tribtions can increase by thirty percent."


    "After all, the Origin of Immortal Qi is one of the origins of the Great Dao, and the Dao Cmities derived from the Three Thousand Grand Daos are always quite lenient to those who have an affinity with it."


    "With all the effort you''re putting into finding Medicine Pills and Spiritual Objects to improve your Spiritual Root, you must know people with better Spiritual Roots face less powerful Dao Cmities and have an easier time transcending them. The Origin of Immortal Qi within me operates on the same principle," Bai Bi exined with a smile through her telepathy.


    "The sess rate of transcending tribtions increases by thirty percent? The Origin of Immortal Qi has such great benefits?" Yang Ji was inwardly shaken, thinking no wonder Fu Wanggu and the tall, thin young man were so attentively courting her¡ªnot just for her beauty, but also for the Origin of Immortal Qi.


    They were already Quasi-Demon Children, and if they were to have the augment of Origin of Immortal Qi, wouldn''t transcending Dao Cmities be a breeze for them?


    "The Demon Consort shares a simr constitution to me. Now that you''re lurking by her side, if you win her favor and join with her, you could share half of her Origin of Demonic Qi, and then you would truly be in luck. As the saying goes, ''those who are near the water get the moon first,'' so you''d better seize the opportunity," Bai Bi giggled.


    "To have designs on her? Wouldn''t I be beaten to my true form on the spot by her? Rather than targeting her, why don''t I consider wooing you instead¡ªhow about we pair up?" Yang Ji joked with augh.


    "You want to have designs on me? You are from the Human Race, and you look quite pleasing to my eye, so it''s not impossible. However, as of now, you are not even a true disciple, and hence not a match for me." To his casual jest, Yang Ji did not expect Bai Bi to not outright refuse, indicating she harbored such intentions.


    Bai Bi was a great beauty, and it would be a lie to say Yang Ji wasn''t moved; his heart subsequently began to beat inexplicably faster.


    "Don''t be like that. The way you speak, it''s as though I actually have a chance. Now my Dao heart is unstable, half of my thoughts are on you; you must take responsibility," Yang Ji yfully imed innocence.


    "I never realized you were so thick-skinned," Bai Bi quietly gave him a look.

 Chapter 236: Chapter 165: The Ultimate Nightmare, Mu Yuan the Great Sage Takes Action

    Yang Ji nced over and saw the names of the eight Divine Skills clearly.


    They were "Eternal Fiendish ughter," "Cmitous Clouds Descending," "Three-Point Demon Finger," "Myriad Annihtion Demon God Array," "Scarlet Demonic w," "Demon Heart Crossing," "Indestructible Demonic Body," and "Ultimate Nightmare."


    The Demon Consort said,


    "This ''Eternal Fiendish ughter'' is a Supreme Divine Power that enhances battle power. It erupts with an aura of ughter, instantly increasing one''s battle power by sixfold. However, cultivating this technique requires absorbing boundless qi of ughter, necessitating the ughter of many living creatures."


    "''Cmitous Clouds Descending'' is a Divine Skill simr to ''Dark Clouds Overhead'' but hundreds of times more powerful. When the cmitous clouds appear, they annihte everything in the heavens, on the earth, and in all directions."


    "Both ''Three-Point Demon Finger'' and ''Scarlet Demonic w'' are Supreme Divine Powers with extremely strong lethality, possessing the mighty capability to rend the heavens and split the earth."


    "The ''Myriad Annihtion Demon God Array'' can absorb endless Heavenly Demons, temporarily merge them into oneself, and form an Ancient Demon with overwhelming battle power. Additionally, it canbine with one''s own refined Clone Technique, gathering all strength to unleash terrifying power. The more clones, the stronger the explosive battle power."


    "Like ''Eternal Fiendish ughter,'' this formation is a Supreme Divine Power that enhances battle power and is somewhat simr to the ''Myriad Demon Killing God Array'' cultivated by Demon Soldiers.


    The ''Myriad Demon Killing God Array'' requires each Demon Soldier to condense formation patterns within themselves tobine and disy, whereas, byparison, the ''Myriad Annihtion Demon God Array'' is much more flexible."


    "''Demon Heart Crossing''! This is a mind Divine Skill that can condense a powerful mind, cultivate the god of the mind, and control one''s own Heart Demon, transforming it into a Protective Demon God. What''s called the demon mind is the notion of a single thought turning into a demon.


    The god of the mind can temporarily merge with the power of the Heart Demon, giving birth to an even more powerful Heart Demon God. The Heart Demon God can shield the mind from attack, while also invading others'' minds, cruelly crushing their will to fight, causing dread and despair.


    What''s called crossing is to do as one pleases, from a single thought bing a demon to a single thought dissipating the demon, not being controlled by the Heart Demon - this is ''Demon Heart Crossing.''


    "''Indestructible Demonic Body'' is a body-refining Supreme Divine Power that can make every wisps of Demonic Qi within oneself as hard as metal and stone, heavy as mountains, and transform into a humanoid weapon to attack, such as swords, spears, des, and halberds, extremely formidable."


    "Have you ever heard of killing someone in a dreamscape? This ''Ultimate Nightmare'' is precisely such a mystical Divine Skill. Once cast, it can create a variety of terrifying dreams within other people''s minds.


    Scenarios like ''Demon God ughter,'' ''Perpetual Hell,'' ''Lament of Heaven and Earth,'' ''Heavens Crumble and Earth Shatters,'' ''Utter Destion of Humanity,'' and so on, silently killing with a dream."


    "Aside from killing, ''Ultimate Nightmare'' can also be used to control people."


    "It can create dreams making oneself appear as the master to others, overwriting their previous memories. If they cannot break free from the dreamscape, they will submit to you. This application happens to share the profound subtlety found in Buddha''s Sect''s great conversion techniques."


    "Of course, the profundity of this Supreme Divine Power goes far beyond this. If you wish, all kinds of dreamscapes can be created¡ªnightmares, beautiful dreams, bewildering dreams¡ªborn from a single thought. Inside the dreamscape lies a heaven and earth; outside the dreamscape lies another heaven and earth, a mix of illusion and reality, simultaneously illusory and true."


    "The stronger the Demon Soul, the more formidable it is when this Supreme Divine Power is cast."


    "This concludes the introduction to these eight Supreme Divine Powers, and you may choose any one of them."


    Ultimate Nightmare!


    As soon as Yang Ji saw this Divine Skill, his heart was agitated.


    With his Immortal Primordial Spirit resembling that of the Mahayana, maximally powerful, if he were to master this Supreme Divine Power to perfection, what would the might of it be once deployed?


    Probably, simply creating an "Immortal King''s Finger" in the dreamscape could point someone to death alive, incredibly strong indeed.


    Without much hesitation, he instantly decided in his heart, it would be "Ultimate Nightmare"!


    But honestly, Yang Ji wanted all eight Supreme Divine Powers, after all, one cannot be weighed down by having too many skills.


    Especially that ''Demon Heart Crossing,'' which could actually cultivate the god of the mind and control the Heart Demon, utilising its strength to transform into a powerful Heart Demon God¡ªwas unthinkable.


    The Heavenly Demon, indeed worthy of being the ancient ancestor that tempts the Heart Demon, has indeed studied this aspect that other races cannotpare with, actually creating a Divine Skill that can attack the mind.


    The nature of the Heavenly Demon is a thought, which can invade others'' minds in an instant, this is an ability granted by the Heavenly Dao.


    If these Heavenly Demons invade the mind and induce the Heart Demon, it''s one thing, but what if theyunch a mind attack as well? How could one handle that?


    It''s essentially like cheating; how can ordinary people resist?


    Once the mind is shattered, the Heart Demon rages forth, and one truly bes amb to the ughter.


    Only someone like Yang Ji, a genius with a strong mind, could withstand it.


    It was precisely because his mind was so strong and his determination to be immortal was invincible that he took a particr interest in the Demon Heart Crossing. If he could master this divine power, it would truly be like a strong man wielding a sword¡ªpowerful in one word!


    By then, Yang Ji would really have no weakness; all would be his strengths. Facing an opponent of the same level, he could easily dominate the fight.


    Especially since Ultimate Nightmare and Demon Heart Crossing were both incredibly profound and invisible in their attacks, capable of striking an enemy unexpectedly and catching them off guard.


    Attacking with both mind and Primordial Spirit together, it was indeed a deadly move.


    Yang Ji pondered quietly for a moment, appearing to consider thoughtfully, and after a little while, he said, "Demon Consort, I choose this Ultimate Nightmare!"


    "Ultimate Nightmare? Good!" The Demon Consort didn''t say much, directly tossing a Jade Slip down to him.


    Yang Ji reached out to catch it.


    "You may go down now, cultivate well," the Demon Consort said indifferently.


    Yang Ji bowed once again and then left the great hall.


    If he could perfect the Ultimate Nightmare, it would be his strongest trump card, even allowing him to battle beyond his level.


    Without wasting any time, he flew into the hall and plunged intoprehending the skill.


    Time flew like a shuttle.


    Years went by one by one.


    In the blink of an eye, fifty years had passed.


    Ordinary humans would have lived over half their lives, but Yang Ji sat unmoving for fifty years.


    "Fifty years without stepping out once? His attitude towards cultivation isn''t bad!" The Demon Consort nodded lightly upon hearing the report from the side of the Demon Monarch, speaking in a cool voice.


    "I really don''t know what''s the point of such arduous cultivation, every day like a log, and no one to y with me," Mo Yan said, resting her chin on her hands, bored.


    "Don''t disturb him; I want to see how much potential he has. Since he''s willing to seize the opportunity, I''m happy to provide him with enough resources," the Demon Consort spoke with great boldness, her manner suggesting a leader''s air, imprable in depth.


    "Oh, I got it," Mo Yan pouted and said.


    Yang Ji focused solely onprehending the Ultimate Nightmare, without any distractions.


    In a sh, another ten years passed.


    It was on this very day that the Talismans held within the Mount Sea World vibrated suddenly, immediately awakening Yang Ji, who was in a state of cultivation.


    "Mu Yuan Great Sage sent a message?" Seeing the words "Action tomorrow" emerge on the Talismans, Yang Ji was vaguely excited.


    Many Red Dust Immortals acting together, how spectacr would that be?


    Furthermore, the key to Qingyang Immortal Mansion would be obtained tomorrow.


    The day was long, yet it seemed to pass quickly.


    The following night, suddenly¡ªthe Demon Bell rang nine times! At that moment, the only things left between heaven and earth were the sounds of the bell and the tremors of space.


    "It''s here!" Yang Ji''s eyes snapped open with two brilliant beams shooting forth.


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 Chapter 282 185 Immortals Ranking, not within the calculation

    Yang Ji and hispanions traveled across the sea for several days and nights until they could no longer see the two massive suns and moons.


    At this moment, they had entered a new sea area covered with clusters of white clouds that went on for tens of thousands of miles without end.


    These clouds were oddly shaped, some resembling bricks, some resembling broken pce walls, and some shaped like pirs... Their outlines looked as if they were pces built from white clouds, scattered as if destroyed.


    "These clouds are so strange, gathered yet not dispersing, and incredibly heavy, yet they float in the sky!" The people reached out to touch the clouds, and after they dispersed them, they would re-form into their original shapes, which was quite magical.


    When weighed in the hand, they were even heavier than stones.


    "The vast expanse of sky for tens of thousands of miles is filled with array patterns! Using white clouds as brick walls to construct pces, what grandeur. If it hadn''t been destroyed, what we would be seeing now is a super floating city built from white clouds!" Yang Ji looked at the expanse of white clouds and instantly perceived the information within.


    "Ah, a city built from white clouds? Were the residents living inside all Immortal Fairies? Such a beautiful ce, so full of poetic charm!" Shang Guanwu eximed softly.


    "White cloud pces? I wonder if there are any intact ones ahead. If wee across one, we should collect it for research. Maybe in the future, we can even gather white clouds and build our own pces," Ye Qiuyu said with a smile.


    "Look at that light column!" Chu Gang''s voice suddenly rose as he pointed ahead toward the sea area.


    At the horizon where the sea met the sky, a column of Immortal Light rose up, thin as a needle but connecting heaven and earth, emitting dazzling radiance. Despite being tens of thousands of miles away, everyone could still see it clearly.


    "That is the Light of True Transmission, a True Inheritance Talisman has appeared ahead!" Li Yinxue said excitedly.


    "Ladies and gentlemen, what are we waiting for? Let''s go!" Yan Zhan shouted, and everyone instantly transformed into streaks of light, exhibiting extreme speed as they raced toward the ce where the Immortal Light rose. Enjoy more content from empire


    Every True Inheritance Talisman that appears emits a sky-reaching Immortal Light, which will not dissipate until the talisman is taken.


    This sky-reach Immortal Light serves two purposes: one is to help everyone discover the target easily, and the other is to increase thepetition by attracting nearby examiners to fight for it.


    Therefore, the assessment for the True Inheritance is very cruel ¡ª almost every talisman must be fought for before it can be obtained.


    "Hurry up, everyone, this is the first True Inheritance Talisman we''ve discovered. We can''t let others get there first!" Yan Zhan, standing on an Ancient Zither, broke through the air and sped rapidly with extreme speed.


    Shang Guanwu had a vine appear under her feet.


    The others were either controlling Magical Treasures or relying on Divine Skills to fly.N?v(el)B\\jnn


    Yang Ji was fully deploying his Golden Light of Earth Traversal; his speed was not slow either.


    With everyone''s speed, the distance of tens of thousands of miles was quickly covered.


    As they approached, the entire Heavenly Domain within ten thousand miles was filled with Immortal Light, and the diameter of the light column generated by the True Inheritance Talisman was actually ten thousand miles, no wonder they could see it from such a distance.


    "Haha, no one has taken it, this True Inheritance Talisman is ours now," Shang Guanwu said happily.


    "Wait! Look, those are from the Holy Race!" Just as everyone was about to fly into the column, Yang Ji stopped them with his hand and pointed down.


    Following his gaze, everyone in the midst of the Immortal Light below saw several golden figures as well.


    "These guys look like the Human Race, but they exude a faint Saint Radiance, and there are me-like holy patterns on their foreheads. They are definitely from the Holy Race. They actually got here before us?" Shang Guanwu frowned.


    "It''s no use for them to be early. Didn''t you say you wanted to see aplete pce of white clouds? Isn''t it right below!" Yang Ji pointed down.


    "A white cloud pce?"


    Because the Immortal Light was white, and the white clouds were also white, everyone did not notice it at first. After Yang Ji''s reminder, they extended their sight and finally saw that within the shroud of the Immortal Light column, there was indeed a huge white cloud pce quietly floating on the surface of the sea.


    The ten Holy Race members were standing in front of the white cloud pce, gazing at the most dazzling Immortal Light inside, which was emanating from the pce.


    Clearly, the True Inheritance Talisman was inside the white cloud pce.


    The ten of the Holy Race were bombarding the pce, trying to tear open an entrance.


    Yang Ji looked at the white cloud pce but could not find any secret passageway himself, and had no choice but to forcefully tear open an entrance.


    "These few from the Holy Race have actually taken a step ahead of us, what should we do?" Shang Guanwu asked with slightly pursed brows.


    "What else can we do? We''ll wait for them to open the passage, then we''ll go down and kill them to take the True Inheritance Talisman!" Xuan Chi said coldly with a sneer.


    "Hold off for now. Let''s see how things go. In this short time, many forces have arrived from all around, all secretly watching, wanting to reap the benefits like the fisherman. Yang Ji looked around and spoke indifferently.


    "Oh?" Everyone was moved and started to use their Divine Skills or Magical Treasures to scan the surroundings.


    Indeed, upon this inspection, they found that within the ten thousand mile range of the light column, in all directions of the void, there were many obscure presences hiding just like them.


    In just a short while, no less than three or four forces had arrived. It was clear they were all waiting for the Holy Race to open the pce so that they could take advantage of the situation and seize benefits for themselves.


    "Senior brother, you are so amazing! You actually noticed people hiding in the void thousands of miles away. No wonder my senior brother told me to follow you, he was right!" Shang Guanwu''s eyes shone with admiration as she looked at Yang Ji.

 Chapter 283 185 Immortals Ranking, not within the calculation_2

    "Senior Brother truly possesses remarkable skills. Even with your warnings, I still had to exhaust quite a number of techniques and make great efforts before I was able to detect those obscure auras thousands of miles away," Zhong Jun expressed admiringly.


    "After all, it is quite a distance. It''s normal that you wouldn''t realize it for a while. I too had to cultivate a secret art to detect it beforehand. These forces are very cautious, actually using magical treasures to observe this ce from thousands of miles away withouting any closer," Yang Ji said in a grave voice.


    "It seems that this True Inheritance Talisman has attracted quite a few people, all lying in wait for the right opportunity!" Yan Zhan said solemnly.


    "Hmm? Who is there!" Yang Ji''s voice suddenly turned icy, his piercing gaze like a sword, swiftly turning toward the top of his head. If it wasn''t for his powerful divine sense radiating outward, he wouldn''t have known that there was someone hidden in the blind spot above.


    "Someone above us?" The crowd was startled and hastily looked up along his line of sight. Divine senses and magical treasures were fully deployed, sweeping back and forth, yet they found onlyyers of white clouds above, with no one else present.


    "Senior Brother?" Shang Guanwu and the others were puzzled.


    Xuan Chi was also unsettled, frowning as he looked up and then back at Yang Ji, evidently having detected nothing as well.


    Yan Zhan, Zhong Jun, Zhan Xiao, and Li Yinxue also frowned slightly, clearly having discovered nothing.


    Since none of the five leader-ss geniuses had detected anything, Yan Zhan couldn''t help but express doubts, "Yang Ji, could it be that your senses were mistaken?"


    "If you don''te out now, are you seeking death!" Yang Ji didn''t respond, instead staring at the space above with cold, gleaming eyes, full of murderous intent, as though he was about to make a move the next moment.


    At this time, the information disyed in the white clouds overhead also changed from [Teasing] to [Hmm?], [Did he discover me?]


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    "Senior Brother?" Seeing Yang Ji brimming with killing intent, everyone grew extremely solemn, keeping their eyes fixed on the space above, ready to unleash a devastating attack at any moment.


    "Incredible! Truly incredible! Fellow Daoist, you are impressive indeed. My art of concealment is unparalleled in the world, and this is the first time a peer has been able to see through it," a voice of admiration suddenly sounded above.


    A man dressed in white emerged from the clouds, his divine light abundant and concealed, his every move emanating a refined grace, appearing approachable and amiable but in reality exuding supreme arrogance. His gaze never for a moment fell on anyone else, as if they were unworthy of his attention.


    He casually sat cross-legged in the void, exuding a majestic aura that was greatly oppressive.


    This person is extraordinary, was Yang Ji''s first impression. Not many could evoke such a feeling in him; this person was among the few.


    "Who are you? Why spy from above?" Yang Ji looked at him coldly, his tone dropping as he said, "I''m giving you three breaths to leave this ce, or else... you''ll stay here forever!"


    "Fellow Daoist is exceptional, worthy of knowing my name. I am called Xu Yan, from the Taixu World!" The man in white smiled slightly as he spoke to Yang Ji, "I''ve explored various heavens and am somewhat familiar with the major powers. If I''m not wrong, the robe you''re wearing should be from the Wuji Dao Sect of the Taichu World.


    To think that within the Wuji Dao Sect there''d be someone as extraordinary as you, Fellow Daoist. This makes the Battlefield of Inheritances quite interesting this time. We shall meet again."


    He looked at Yang Ji, smiled faintly, and then merged with the void, disappearing from sight.


    "Xu Yan! That guy was actually Xu Yan! No wonder we couldn''t detect him!" Only after the man in white had left did Shang Guanwu speak with a trembling voice.


    "What? You know him?" Yang Ji said, looking at their expressions with slight surprise.


    "That guy is a Supreme Genius on the Immortal Rankings, hugely famous. How could we not know him!" Shang Guanwu said, her voice filled with unrest, "I didn''t expect that we''d encounter such a person just a few days upon arriving at the Battlefield of Inheritances."


    "So, who exactly is this Xu Yan? And what''s this Immortal Ranking all about?" Yang Ji inquired, puzzled.


    "Senior Brother, you don''t even know about the Immortal Rankings?" Seeing him shake his head, Shang Guanwu proceeded to exin, "Before each Battlefield of Inheritances begins, the Elder of Heavenly Secrets issues four rankings: the Immortal, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Wood Rankings."n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    "This Xu Yan is a Supreme Genius on the Immortal Ranking, his power at the top tier among supreme beings. Over so many Battlefield of Inheritances, everyone listed on the Immortal Ranking ultimately became a True Inheritance!"


    "Oh? A ranking issued by the Elder of Heavenly Secrets?" Yang Ji''s gaze sharpened. He had heard about the Elder of Heavenly Secrets, rumored to be able to divine all affairs of the Myriad Realms, a very powerful and mysterious Red Dust Immortal.


    He didn''t know that prior to each Battlefield of Inheritances, the Elder of Heavenly Secrets would post rankings, assigning ces to numerous geniuses.


    Now, he became interested and turned to the others, asking, "So, which rankings are you all on?"


    "Yan Zhan Senior Sister, Li Yinxue Senior Sister, Xuan Chi Senior Brother, Zhong Jun Senior Brother, and Zhan Xiao Elder Brother, these five are on the Gold Ranking. As for myself, Chu Gang Senior Brother, Ye Qiuyu Senior Sister, Bai Qianli Senior Brother, and four others, we are on the Silver Ranking," Shang Guanwu replied.


    "And what about me?" Yang Ji asked with curiosity.


    "It''s really strange, super strange, you aren''t on any of the rankings, Senior Brother ¡ª I remember it very clearly!" Shang Guanwu looked at Yang Ji with surprise, then continued, "Before joining the team, my Senior Brother had me search for your name on the rankings; I looked three times and didn''t find it anywhere."


    "My Senior Brother thought about it for a moment, then burst intoughter, saying ''interesting, interesting'', and afterward, he told me to follow you."

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    "Oh, there''s such a thing?" Yang Ji eximed in surprise.


    "Senior brother, my situation was simr. Before joining the team, Daozi also asked me to look for your name on the list, but I couldn''t find it, so Daozi told me toe to you and follow yourmands." Zhong Jun said.


    "Even the Elder of Heavenly Secrets couldn''t foresee senior brother, could it be Senior Brother is not within the Five Elements? Are you some kind of divine being?" Shang Guanwu said with a smile.


    "What divine being am I? With so many participants in the True Inheritance assessment, it''s normal for the Elder of Heavenly Secrets to miss a few!" Yang Ji shook his head and chuckled, then suddenly looked towards Yan Zhan and the others, speaking seriously, "Even you, leaders among geniuses, are only on the gold list, so what level of monstrous talents must those on the immortal list be?"


    As he spoke, he looked in the direction where Xu Yan had vanished, falling into deep thought.


    "There aren''t many on the immortal list, but each one is a monstrously talented individual among monstrously talented individuals. My senior brother told me, if we encounter such characters, I should stick close to you." Shang Guanwu said yfully.


    "Senior Brother Hao truly holds me in high regard!" Yang Ji shook his head andughed.


    "Senior brother, you were actually able to discover Xu Yan and even forced him to retreat; isn''t that a great feat?" Shang Guanwu said with augh.


    "I could discover Xu Yan because I''ve cultivated a secret technique. I forced him back because I know him; if others knew him, I reckon they wouldn''t dare speak so boldly." Yang Jiughed.


    "Lucky that senior brother doesn''t know him, otherwise, we wouldn''t dare rebuke him!" Shang Guanwu said, shrinking her neck.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    "Who would have thought that this True Inheritance Talisman would attract such a character, this is troublesome! Are we going to just hand over the talisman?" Li Yinxue frowned and said.


    "Hand it over? Fat chance!" Xuan Chi said with a tinge of indignation, "The list is just made by people, I don''t believe those on the immortal list could be much better than me! We have so many people here; if we all act together, even if Xu Yan is against heaven''s will, he will have to die on the spot! If he dares topete with us for the True Inheritance Talisman, let him die!"


    "If someone hides over your head and you don''t even notice, and they thrust a sword at you from the shadows, I''m afraid you''ll be the one to die first! Don''t get angry, there are a total of ten thousand True Inheritance Talismans, we can give up this one!" Li Yinxue said.


    "Yang Ji, what do you think?" Yan Zhan looked at Yang Ji and said.


    "The True Inheritance Talisman! Since I''ve seen it, I won''t let go; a mere Xu Yan is far from enough to make me back down." Yang Ji spoke, and then with a faint smile, looked towards the White Cloud Pce below, "We''ve traveled a full several hundred thousand miles, all other White Cloud Cities have been destroyed and scattered into pieces, only this White Cloud Pce below still stands.


    Don''t you think this pce is a bit extraordinary?"


    "Are you saying, aside from the True Inheritance Talisman, there might be other treasures within this White Cloud Pce?" Yan Zhan said.


    "Of course, that''s what I guess. We need to go in and see." Yang Ji gazed at the White Cloud Pce below; the reason why he couldn''t see through it was because there were many different dimension spaces inside, incredibly vast, making it difficult to see all its secrets immediately.


    "Look, those ten Holy Race individuals have torn open a gap in the White Cloud Pce, and they have entered. Shall we go in?" Shang Guanwu said in a hushed voice.


    All eyes were on Yang Ji.


    Zhong Jun and Shang Guanwu came because of him, Zhan Xiao was invited by him to join, Yan Zhan was acquainted with him, and Ye Qiuyu, Bai Qianli, and Chu Gang were friends of Yan Zhan.


    Basically, eight people in the team listened to Yang Ji, and his words couldrgely determine the direction of the team.


    "Brother Yang, you decide!" Xuan Chi and Li Yinxue exchanged nces and looked at Yang Ji.


    "Alright, let''s go down too, just stay close to me!" Yang Ji''s eyes showed resolve as he spoke with powerful confidence, giving the others a sense of reassurance by his demeanor.


    "If senior brother decides, that''s enough for me; I''ll follow you!" Zhong Jun said


    "Then let''s go!" Yang Ji''s gaze swept over the crowd, and he took the lead, transforming into a beam of golden light, flying downwards.


    The others followed closely behind.


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 Chapter 186 Dao Stone Vein

    ```"The White Cloud Palace has opened; let''s go inside!" Forces hidden in every direction saw the Holy Race tear open an entrance and began to stir with activity.


    "The scent of Dao Qi, it''s the scent of Dao Qi, so rich! Could it be that there''s a Dao Stone Vein inside the White Cloud Palace?"


    "Look, there seems to be more than one!" Many forces excitedly called out to their comrades.


    From the tear in the White Cloud Palace, various kinds of auras tumbled out wildly, among them was the extremely dense Dao Qi. People following the tear inside discovered several Dao Stone Veins winding like True Dragons.


    "No wonder after all these years, the super grand formation radiating millions of miles of void space is still operational, and those clouds drifting in the sky still maintain the shape of bricks and walls, gathering without dispersing. It turns out that there are Dao Stone Veins inside the White Cloud Palace providing energy. We''ve hit the jackpot this time.


    Even if we don''t get the True Inheritance Talisman, just obtaining a Dao Stone Vein is sufficiently rewarding," Li Yinxue said with a smile.


    "No, that''s not right! I think I can sense the aura of a Supreme Dao Stone Vein. My god! If we could obtain that, hugging a Supreme Dao Stone and absorbing it at random for several decades, I estimate it would be enough to reach the Peak of the Divinity Transformation.


    How many years of arduous cultivation would that save, and it''s even faster than absorbing Immortal Qi in the Minor Heavenly Realm!" Chu Gang said, shaken.


    Spiritual Energy, Dao Qi, Immortal Qi, their Origin is all the same kind of Qi, and that is the Primordial Qi; it''s just the quality level that differs.


    Spiritual Energy can be refined into Dao Qi, Dao Qi can be refined into Immortal Qi, Immortal Qi can be refined into Primordial Qi, but this is a very time-consuming process. Refining ten thousand times, a million times, ten million times, and perhaps only then can you get a trace of it.


    Whereas Primordial Qi can easily be differentiated into a large amount of Immortal Qi, and Immortal Qi can easily be differentiated into a large amount of Dao Qi, and Dao Qi can just as easily be differentiated into a large amount of Spiritual Energy.


    Starting from the Divinity Transformation Realm, what is cultivated and absorbed is Dao Qi.


    Lower Realm''s cultivation techniques, even if they are the most top-notch Supreme Daoist Techniques, somewhat lack the power when it comes to refining Immortal Qi. After all, they''re not authentic Immortal Dao cultivation techniques, and the speed of refining Immortal Qi into Dao Qi greatly lags behind the rapid absorption of pure Dao Qi directly from the Dao Stones.


    If people could get one or two Dao Stone Veins, it would be faster than cultivating and absorbing Immortal Qi in the Minor Heavenly Realm.


    This is a substantial opportunity; everyone was moved in an instant and rushed into the palace.


    Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!


    In just a moment, the sounds of various forces shuttling through space continually rang out as they flew toward the breach.


    Yang Ji and others rushed into the palace and found that it had its own space, vast and enormous. Tall clouds like celestial curtains segmented the space inside into various regions, with countless pathways, innumerable like a moving maze.


    The first ten members of the Holy Race that rushed in had already disappeared without a trace into one of the regions.


    Yang Ji discovered that the cloudy walls inside were very old, emanating an immensely aged aura, filled with marks worn by time, as if they were mottled stone walls. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In some of the cloudy walls, there was even a destructive aura capable of obliterating heaven and earth, extremely dangerous. A slight touch and one might be instantly killed on the spot.


    "These cloudy walls are truly an eyesore!" Just as Yang Ji and others were observing, forces from behind barreled in, wishing to enter deeper into the palace to gain more advantages. They directly used a Supreme Traverse technique, hoping to rush to the deepest parts as if on flat ground.


    However, one person who touched a wall containing a terrifying killing intent was instantly enveloped by a murderous aura. With a pitiful cry, that person was ground into dust by the killing aura and died on the spot.


    "Be careful, some walls cannot be touched or traversed; they contain many formidable forbidden laws, and once touched, you will be killed," one of them said after someone died, causing all the forces to become more cautious.


    "All members of the Everlasting Clan, listen up, do not act rashly, advance carefully and watch your step!"


    "Many of these forbidden laws inside are powered by the Dao Stone Veins. If we collect them all, all of the forbidden laws will cease operation."


    "Let''s go; don''t compete with other forces for the Dao Stone Veins. Let''s head straight for the True Inheritance Talisman."


    Yang Ji glanced around and instantly spotted many pieces of information. The divine telepathies of various forces, he saw all of it.


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    This suddenly made the situation inside the White Cloud Palace a lot more complicated, revealing five extraordinary forces.


    "Yang Ji, what do we do now? Which path shall we take?" Yan Zhan asked Yang Ji, looking at the maze-like wall passages on the opposite side.


    Everyone knew he had cultivated an extraordinary secret technique, even Xu Yan had discovered it; at this moment, they all sought his opinion.


    "Follow me, we''ll look for Dao Stone Veins while heading towards the True Inheritance Talisman," Yang Ji said, leading everyone into a region where the cloudy walls soared high with numerous pathways. Ahead, paths split into four or five at times, and after a few turns, one might feel dizzy, possibly getting trapped within the maze unable to find a way out.


    But Yang Ji seemed to have a map, leading everyone through and deep within, he suddenly stopped before a wall, and threw a punch at the cloudy wall.


    Boom!


    With that punch, he blew apart the wall without triggering any prohibitions or showing any killing intent. Instead, a secret chamber appeared, shining brightly with dense array patterns. A Dao Stone Vein flowed gently inside like the Milky Way, with endless Dao Qi spilling out, seeping into the walls and providing energy for the array patterns.


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    "So rich, so pure in Dao Qi, this is actually a medium-grade Dao Stone Vein! Such a big one, oh my, we''re in for a fortune." Everyone''s eyes went wide."This is a hub where the Formation transmutes energy, so there''s a Dao Stone Vein here. Finders keepers, I''ll collect it first and then distribute it to you all later!" Yang Ji swept his gaze around and realized that this was a Formation node. There was no telling how many such Formation nodes there were, or how many Dao Stone Veins were contained within.


    Just acquiring a few Dao Stone Veins during this venture into the White Cloud Palace was already a worthwhile trip.


    Upon hearing this, everyone''s eyes shone with joy, and they nodded immediately. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A Dao Stone Vein is not comparable to a Spirit Stone Vein; it''s unknown how many years it takes to nurture one. Even Mahayana cultivators would be tempted by a medium-grade Dao Stone Vein.


    "What kind of place is this? It''s incredible to use a supreme-grade Spirit Stone Vein as the energy to drive a Formation. To think, a Dao Stone Vein provides the energy here. It''s unbelievable. You must know that the Dao Qi contained in Dao Stones is essential for Mahayana cultivators to break through their realms.


    To use it as energy for the operations of a Formation..." Ye Qiuyu said, slightly stunned.


    The cultivation above the Divinity Transformation Realm requires the absorption of Dao Qi, and most cultivators can only slowly refine it from Spiritual Energy, accumulating it gradually.


    Only major sects possess some Dao Stone Veins, which allows direct absorption of Dao Qi from the Dao Stones.


    Furthermore, there are some low-grade Dao Pills specifically for cultivation that contain pure Dao Qi. However, the Spiritual Ingredients necessary for refining Dao Pills are hard to find, and their cultivation requires a thousand years or more, making Dao Pills scarce and nearly unseen in the outside world.


    Only super sects like Wuji Dao Sect, with Immortal Artifacts capable of altering the flow of time, could cultivate batches of Spiritual Ingredients for refining Dao Pills.


    But it''s not an easy task. The Spiritual Ingredients for refining Dao Pills are almost unique. After harvesting, a single seed must be left to grow again and be harvested once more.


    Typically, a Dao Sect''s Immortal Artifact can only change the flow of time by a factor of one. Although the Dao Sect can harvest once every five hundred years, the scarcity of the Spiritual Ingredient seeds means that the Dao Pills produced are few.


    In five hundred years, just supplying the sect''s high-level cultivators with their cultivation needs isn''t enough, and it''s unlikely that any will spread to the outside world.


    Luckily, super sects like these can establish worlds similar to the Minor Heavenly Realm, where they can draw down Immortal Qi from the Heavenly Realm with Immortal Artifacts. Even without Dao Pills or Dao Stones, their cultivation speed is much faster than the disciples of ordinary sects.


    That''s the foundation of a Dao Sect, incomparable to those of minor schools and lesser families. Only later in one''s cultivation does one realize the benefits of having the support of a powerful sect.


    "This White Cloud Palace is indeed extraordinary; it might even be a relic left behind by some lost civilization," Li Yinxue speculated.


    As everyone spoke, Yang Ji didn''t stop his actions, unleashing the World Force to collect the Dao Stone Vein.


    "You dare to collect the Dao Stone Vein, you''re courting death!" Just as he was collecting the vein, a thunderous roar exploded beside him, and with a swish, a young man arrived rapidly behind him. He cast a look at Yang Ji''s back, flicked his wrist, and launched a Sword Light straight at his head.


    "Courting death!" Zhan Xiao and other Golden List Geniuses were tremendously powerful, and they perceived the danger instantly. A surge of fighting spirit burst forth, turning into a set of Battle Armor that shielded Yang Ji from the blow.


    At the same time, Zhong Jun''s face turned cold, and he punched out. The powerful punch sent the newcomer flying.


    "Who are you to dare take the Dao Stone Vein I saw, and to injure me, as well? You''re doomed! Do you have any idea who I am? I''m from the Hunyuan Family of the Chaotic Great World, descendant of the Immortal King of the Heavenly Realm, the head of my family!" The man, sent flying by a punch, was furious and issued a fierce warning.


    "Oh? The Hunyuan Clan! Rumor has it that this family is incredibly powerful, on par with Ancient Gods. Wonder if that''s true," Yang Ji said calmly, completing the collection of the Dao Stone Vein and turning around to face the young man, who was human-like but had strange patterns on his right cheek.


    "Hand over the Dao Stone Vein obediently! You won''t incur the wrath of my Immortal King ancestor!" The young man flicked his right hand, casting a Sword Light that tied up all the others. His arrogant behavior was indeed rare to see.


    "A direct descendant of the Immortal King?" Li Yinxue frowned slightly. Find adventures on empire


    "Even the Immortal King doesn''t behave as arrogantly as you. A mere offspring of the Immortal King lineage, I have no idea how many eras your ancestors are from. Being a bully as usual in the Hunyuan World where no one dares to provoke you. But here, you still dare to act so arrogantly; you''re really courting death.


    Kill him!" Yang Ji pressed a single hand toward the void, and the Sword Light that had bound them instantly dissipated.


    "You want to kill me, you''re the one courting death!" the young man retorted fiercely, "I''ve already secretly notified my family to come here. You''re all dead!"


    "Heh! It''s precisely because you''ve notified your family that you must die!" Xuan Chi replied domineeringly, a chilly smile on his face. "You probably haven''t even seen the face of the Immortal King, and yet you have the audacity to swagger around using his name. I''m not as arrogant as you are!"


    "Let me show you what the true will of the Immortal King is like!"


    The moment the Fire Ancestor Technique was activated, a silhouette of the Fire Ancestor appeared behind Xuan Chi, stepping forward from a sea of raging flames. The young man locked eyes with the silhouette of the Fire Ancestor and was instantly filled with fear, frozen in place.


    With a single pressing move from the silhouette of the Fire Ancestor, ferocious flames swirled and instantly incinerated the young man to ash, leaving no trace behind.

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    Xuan Chi was aware of the pressing time, so he made his move without mercy, slaying the enemy with a single attack¡ªa man with strength comparable to Silver List Genius met his abrupt end in that instant."Let''s go, leave this place immediately! For the time being, avoid getting too entangled with those from the Hunyuan Family!" Yang Ji ordered, and everyone swiftly followed him in departing the spot.


    It wasn''t that he feared the people from the Hunyuan Family; firstly, the situation was unclear, and it was unknown how strong this team was. If they were overly powerful, a battle could lead to casualties on both sides.


    Secondly, engaging in a battle would delay their treasure hunt, which was of the utmost importance.


    As Yang Ji moved along, he continuously glanced around in all directions.


    After he had taken a Dao Stone Vein, everyone trusted him implicitly, asking no further questions and simply racing along with him.


    Whoosh whoosh whoosh!


    Shortly after Yang Ji and his group had left, nine shadowy figures suddenly flew into that secret room. The young man at the forefront, clad in a Hunyuan Robe and donning a Hunyuan Crown on his head, exuded a presence that was even slightly stronger than that of Xuan Chi and the others.


    "Big Brother, this here is a Formation node, and the Dao Stones Vein inside has been taken away!" On the right side of the leading young man, a slightly less powerful man spoke with a grave tone.


    "What about Hun Ye? His last known location was here, where did he go?" On the left side of the leading young man, a man whose presence was also slightly stronger than that of the other leader spoke up.


    "He''s dead!" Suddenly, the leading young man said coldly, and instantly, a chilling aura spread out as if a single sentence could freeze one''s soul; those behind him fell utterly silent.


    "What? Hun Ye is dead? Who dares to kill a person from our Hunyuan Family?" The man on the right said fiercely.


    "Put aside your arrogance from the Chaos World! This is the Battlefield of Inheritances!" The leading man coldly chastised them, swiftly turning his words to reveal a deep murderous intent, chillingly saying, "However, whoever dares to kill a person from my Hunyuan Family must die!"


    "Hun Ye''s greed for achievements led to rash actions, culminating in his demise. Take this as a warning; in the future, we must proceed with caution!" said the man on the left with a somber voice.


    "Yes, Third Brother!" The group responded in a chilling chorus.


    "Move out!" With an order from the lead man, he took the group and flew forward.


    ...


    Yang Ji led his group swiftly through the air, suddenly halting in front of a white cloud wall. Without any hesitation, he punched out.


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    The white clouds shattered, revealing a secret chamber with a shimmering silver-like Dao Stone Vein inside.


    "Wow, another medium-grade Dao Stone Vein! Senior Brother, you''re amazing; it''s as if you knew there would be a vein hidden here. These white cloud walls didn''t reveal any energy; Senior Brother, how did you know this was another Formation node?" Shang Guanwu exclaimed with shining eyes.


    "I saw it through the secret art I''m practicing!" Yang Ji said with a faint smile as the World Force surged out, swiftly restraining the vein and instantly taking possession of it.


    He then continued leading the group on a tireless traversal, and within a short amount of time, they had remarkably secured four medium-grade Dao Stone Veins and one low-grade Dao Stone Vein.


    Shang Guanwu and others looked at him with eyes full of admiration; even Xuan Chi couldn''t help but give him a deep glance. Unnoticed even by Xuan Chi himself, his own demeanor had been diminished.


    Not because Yang Ji had overshadowed him, but because Xuan Chi''s own heart had dampened his spirit.


    As Yang Ji continued to reap rewards, a white silhouette was also continuously employing secret techniques to navigate through the void.


    He managed to pass directly through the white cloud walls without being harmed by the formations, arriving in front of one Formation node after another. In just a short time, he had acquired five medium-grade Dao Stone Veins, an achievement even greater than Yang Ji''s.


    This man in white was none other than the celebrated Xu Yan of the Immortal List!

 Chapter 187 Senior Brother, So Youre a Master on the Immortal Ranking?

    Yang Ji and the others continued onwards, and along the way, they didn''t discover any other Dao stone veins.However, he didn''t stop; he seemed to have a goal in mind as he flew through the passage, and everyone knew he must have found something.


    Sure enough, before long, they followed him to the vicinity of a very tall and thick wall of white clouds.


    There, the ten cultivators from the Holy Race who had entered first were actually at the wall, joining hands to bombard it.


    Waves of holy light surged!


    In an instant, the ten cultivators from the Holy Race joined forces to unleash the ''Holy King''s Judgement'' and finally blasted a small corner of the wall open.


    As the gap opened, a rich stream of Dao energy gushed out, and Yang Ji and the others saw a dazzling light inside, with at least ten Milky Way-like mid-grade Dao stone veins floating within. Among them, there was an even larger purple dragon weaving up and down.


    "The veins have taken shape, that is... a superior Dao stone vein!" everyone thought, shocked.


    "A superior Dao stone vein has its own spirit and can transform into anything. It can absorb the free spiritual energy between heaven and earth to strengthen itself. Just one is enough to support a second-rate sect. If acquired, future cultivation would be carefree¡ªa truly incredible creation!" Chu Gang exclaimed softly.


    "Ten mid-grade Dao stone veins, one superior Dao stone vein¡ªthis formation node is extraordinary," Zhong Jun said with a glint in his eye.


    "This is a mid-level formation node. The ones we encountered before were only at the elementary level," Yang Ji explained.


    "Mid-level formation node? Are there advanced formation nodes as well? Could there be supreme Dao stone veins inside?" Everyone pondered, and couldn''t help but gasp in astonishment.


    A single supreme Dao stone vein could support a first-rate sect and give birth to Mahayana cultivators.


    Supreme Dao stone veins possess greater spiritual intelligence than superior Dao stone veins, and they can also transform into anything and absorb the free spiritual energy to grow stronger. As long as a sect uses it sparingly and avoids actions that damage its foundation, even one vein would ensure the enduring prosperity of a first-rate sect.


    "Good heavens! Ten mid-grade Dao stone veins, one superior Dao stone vein!"


    "What do we do? The Holy Race is controlling the opening; we can''t rush in. Are all these veins going to fall into the hands of the Holy Race?"


    "It seems these are not ordinary members of the Holy Race. Judging by their attire, they appear to be disciples of the Saint King Sect from the Saint Luminance World, the number one sect there. They are not a force to be trifled with by just anyone!"


    "Indeed, the patriarch of this sect, the ''Saint King,'' is one of the oldest Immortal Kings in the Immortal Realm, often manifests in the Saint King Sect to bestow the will of the Saint King on outstanding disciples. This sect virtually does as it pleases in the Saint Luminance World, and no one dares to offend them!"


    "Look, the people from Tianyi Sect of the Tianze World are hesitating; clearly, they also dare not easily offend these disciples of the Saint King Sect."


    "Tianyi Sect from Tianze World, Immortal Sect from Shenxiao World, Luoguang Sect from Great Luo World¡ªthey have all arrived!"


    Just as the many figures from the Saint King Sect joined forces to unleash the Supreme Divine Power ''Saint King''s Judgement'' and blast open a corner of the white cloud wall, many other powers outside were attracted to the scene. After all, such a strong wave of Dao energy could not be concealed by anyone.


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    These major powers, with their various experts, although constrained by the strength of the Saint King Sect, not one person was willing to leave. They all looked greedily at the Dao stone veins inside.


    However, among these ten disciples of the Saint King Sect, four exuded an especially powerful aura, clearly four leader-level geniuses.


    Such individuals could easily wreak havoc on the silver and bronze rankings. Among those powers that had arrived, there were also four or five leader-level talents, but their foundations were insufficient. If they were to force their way in and be slain by these disciples of the Saint King Sect, the loss would be too great.


    "Everyone, please do me, Sheng Yu, a favor. The Dao stone veins in this secret chamber were discovered by our Saint King Sect. Please leave, or else we will not hesitate to kill!"


    One of the leader-level geniuses from the Saint King Sect showed absolute dominance, holding a Saint King Scepter in his hand, wielding the power of decision, as if he were the Saint King himself, deterring everyone there.


    His voice rang out like a great bell, authoritative without anger, causing the average person''s ears to buzz and mind to waver.


    "So, this guy turns out to be Sheng Yu, ranking high on the gold list!"


    "Hmph! You people from the Saint King Sect are truly ambitious like a wolf, wanting to monopolize all the Dao stone veins. We will never agree to it. Let''s all attack together, take them down, and not let them reap the benefits so easily."


    Sheng Yu''s words naturally caused dissatisfaction among many. Yang Ji saw that quite a few people were looking displeased.


    "Hmph! Sneaking around! How dare you say our Saint King Sect has wolfish ambitions? You think I can''t find you just because you''re hiding in the shadows? Die!"


    Sheng Yu''s gaze turned fierce, locking onto a spot in the void. He suddenly hurled the scepter in his hand, transforming it into a ray of holy light that soared into the sky and killed, and with a bang, an explosion occurred in that area of the void. The person hiding within was blasted out, drenched in blood, and instantly obliterated.


    "Turns out to be someone from the Holy Light Sect of our Saint Luminance World. No wonder you''re skulking around! You rats trying to stir up trouble and fan the flames, courting death!"


    Seeing the attire of the person, Sheng Yu''s gaze grew colder, and he brandished the scepter again, launching another attack.


    "Not good! Let''s go!" Seeing this, the members of the Holy Light Sect hiding in the dark were frightened and quickly retreated.


    "Hmph! Holy Light Sect, I''ll remember this!" Sheng Yu watched them flee and didn''t give chase, coldly recalling his scepter. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 187 Senior Brother, So Youre a Master on the Immortal Ranking?_2

    His move stunned everyone present.The blood of the Holy Light Sect''s disciple still lingered in the air, many felt their hearts tremble in fear, starting to lose their resolve.


    This Sheng Yu was exceptionally vicious, killing a Silver List Genius with a single move, his strength seemingly without bounds.


    "This Sheng Yu ranks above us on the Gold List, clearly demonstrating formidable strength. Our luck is indeed poor, not only encountering him here but also Xu Yan from the Immortal List. Yang Ji, what do you think we should do now?" Yan Zhan asked, seeing the situation unfold.


    The de facto backbone of this small team was none other than Yang Ji.


    "We have five leader-level experts, there''s no need to fear the people from the Saint King Sect. Sheng Yu is nothing to worry about, leave him to me, and you all deal with the rest. Once the Saint King Sect''s disciples further widen the breach, that will be our time to act," Yang Ji calmly observed the situation, poised like one fishing patiently.


    "Good!" Seeing Yang Ji as steady as a rock, everyone felt settled.


    "It''s open! The breach is wide open! What do we do, should we make our move?" People from various forces saw the disciples of the Saint King Sect rushing in and became as anxious as if there were ants in their pants, finding the sight of others making a profit more unbearable than being penniless themselves.


    Their grimaces were as if they had swallowed dead mice, the discomfort extreme.


    "Secure the breach, kill on sight anyone who dares to advance," Sheng Yu commanded with a killing intent, taking the lead to rush in.


    "Let''s all go at once, the Saint King Sect is nothing special. We are geniuses, why fear them, kill!"


    Finally, unable to hold back any longer, a few leader-level geniuses roared furiously, howling repeatedly, and launched an attack on the disciples guarding the breach from the Saint King Sect.


    "Shenxiao World, God Race, people of the Immortal Sect? You are really asking for a slap in the face!" A disciple from the Saint King Sect roared in anger, leaped forward, attacking a man dressed in blue. The Saint King''s Decision shifted rapidly, Holy Light surging.


    "Saint King Sect, others may fear you, but we of the Immortal Sect do not!" The man leading the charge sneered coldly, standing mid-air, unending Holy Light arising behind him, condensing into a Divine King: "Divine King''s Descent!"


    Holy Light cascaded like a waterfall, frenetic destruction ensued. The two collided in the air, exchanging thousands of moves in an instant. Carelessly, a beam of Holy Light slipped into the chamber.


    "Damn it!" The disciple from the Saint King Sect roared and hurriedly gave chase.


    "Let''s fight!" Eventually, the promise of treasure moved hearts. Once someone took the initiative, everyone''s restless hearts could no longer be contained. Disciples from the ''Tianyi Sect'' of the Tianze World, the ''Immortal Sect'' of the Shenxiao World, and the ''Luoguang Sect'' of the Great Luo World all took action, striking at the Saint King Sect''s disciples.


    Suddenly, the scene became chaotic.


    "Now''s the time, let''s go!"


    Seeing the disorder, Yang Ji''s mind was as clear as a mirror.


    Instantly transforming into a streak of light, he took advantage of the chaos and dashed into the chamber first.


    This mid-level Formation node was substantial, with thick Dao energy; ten medium-grade Dao Stone Veins danced above and below.


    The Superior Dao Stone Vein turned into a violent Purple Dragon, exuding tremendous power as it swallowed the Dao energy. Its strength was such that even the leader-level geniuses could not capture it in the moment.


    Sheng Yu, who entered first, was put at a disadvantage; soon, geniuses from the Immortal Sect also arrived to interfere. Briefly, none of the eleven veins could be collected.


    "Such pure Dao energy! Absorbing it requires no refinement; just one cycle of my Cultivation Technique would suffice, greatly benefiting my cultivation!" Yang Ji''s eyes brightened as he transformed his hand to capture the Purple Dragon.


    "Seeking death! Every treasure here belongs to my Saint King Sect. Anyone who dares to collect without permission will be killed on the spot!"


    Boom¡ªa figure shrouded in Holy Light struck fiercely.


    It was the enraged Sheng Yu.


    He was now going full force, with no restraints, the noble blood of the Saint King coursing and boiling within him, spilling out and seemingly forming into a set of ancient Saint King Armor, shimmering gold, the air ancient, the armor replete with patterns of Saint Radiance. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Behind him, an apparition of a Saint King emerged, endowed with the true essence bestowed by a Saint King.


    His hands executed the Saint King Fist, unleashing all his foundation in an attempt to kill Yang Ji, the contender for the Superior Dao Stone Vein, right away.


    "Seeking death!" Yang Ji''s eyes turned cold, pausing his attempt to grab the vein as World Force surged, condensing into a fist that he then hurled towards Sheng Yu.


    Bang! Their fists collided, and Sheng Yu''s eyes instantly widened in disbelief as his Saint King Fist shattered inch by inch under the impact. An immense force from the World coursed towards him, toppling his arm, then crashing into his body. The ancient Saint King Armor, conjured from the Saint King''s blood, instantly crumbled and exploded.


    The blow''s dominating strength dissipated the Saint King''s true essence into a rain of light and thoughts.


    Even, Sheng Yu discovered in horror that his thoughts were immobilized.


    Then his body convulsed as the crushing force of the World Force descended like a collapsing sky, instantly reducing him to dust. As his Primordial Spirit extinguished, not even a scream of rage could be emitted before he perished completely.


    Sheng Yu, a figure with a formidable reputation on the Gold List, was obliterated by Yang Ji without a chance to last even a single round, an effortless defeat.


    Xuan Chi, Zhong Jun, Yan Zhan, Zhan Xiao, and others watching were dumbfounded in horror.


    For this Sheng Yu was a renowned expert ranking even higher than themselves, a powerhouse, and yet, he was killed in an instant.

 Chapter 187 Senior Brother, So Youre a Master on the Immortal Ranking?_3

    Was the "Yang Ji" before their eyes a god or a demon?It was simply too terrifying.


    Could he be a high-level master on the Immortals'' List? Everyone, almost simultaneously, had such a thought arise in their minds.


    However, as they came to their senses, it was an endless ecstasy! S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The more formidable Yang Ji was, the more benefits they would reap from this endeavor.


    "Dao Stone Vein, come to me." Yang Ji didn''t pay any mind to their thoughts, but instead reached out into the void once more, powerful World Force surged out, enveloping the eleven Dao Stone Veins and forcibly collecting them all into the Mount Sea World.


    "This..." The members of the Saint King Sect, Tianyi Sect, Immortal Sect, and Luoguang Sect, all four major forces, watched as Yang Ji demonstrated his divine might, instantly killing Sheng Yu, and they were immediately scared witless.


    "You, you, you, you''re a high-level master on the Immortals'' List?"


    "Not good! Run!"


    Petrified to their core, the people from the various powers no longer dared to linger before Yang Ji for even a moment, and instantly turned into streaks of light that rushed into the secret chamber.


    Even the people from the Saint King Sect didn''t mention revenge and vanished without a trace.


    "Senior brother, you are really too powerful, too amazing, no wonder my senior brother told me to follow you, you really are a high-level master on the Immortals'' List!" Shang Guanwu''s lively large eyes widened in disbelief, and Zhong Jun and others were also shocked, struggling to calm themselves for a moment.


    "I..." Yang Ji said with a smile, about to speak, when an unexpected change occurred.


    A beam of Sword Light appeared out of nowhere, assassinating from the void.


    This Sword Light was too sharp, like the first primordial lightning that burst forth from the dark cosmos, splitting the heavens, its power infinite, and in an instant, it reached the space right before Yang Ji''s glabella.


    "What kind of Sword Intent is this!"


    Li Yinxue was shocked, her complexion changing rapidly, sensing a great danger.


    "Spatial Sword Intent, Lightning Sword Intent, Slaughter Sword Intent, Destruction Sword Intent! A sword that converges four kinds of Sword Intents!" As the golden light approached his glabella, Yang Ji saw the information in an instant, his expression turned cold at that moment, and powerful World Force from within his body surged out, immediately restraining the Sword Light in the air.


    "Interesting, interesting... To think you could catch this sword, you truly possess the strength of the Immortals'' List!"


    From a distant void, a young illusion materialized, with a cruel, stern smile on his lips.


    "It''s Xu Yan, that guy actually launched a sneak attack!"


    The crowd immediately recognized the figure and exclaimed in shock, unable to help but say in horror, "He''s not in this region, how did he manage such a precise assassination?"


    That sword, so effortlessly elegant, if it were any of them, they would all be utterly killed, including Xuan Chi who possessed the true intent of Fire Ancestor, because at this moment, his complexion was as dark as water, sensing a great danger.


    "This is the way of spatial assassination, sensing the void, perceiving others'' trajectories, thus achieving an attack without warning from across the void!" Yang Ji explained in this manner.


    "Hmm?" In the distant void, Xu Yan was moved, his brows involuntarily wrinkling in secret. Faced with Yang Ji for a moment, he felt a bizarre sense of absurdity, as if he had no secrets, as if everything he displayed was laid bare.


    "That guy was also collecting Dao Stones at an intermediate Formation node. If I''m not mistaken, there are three such intermediate Formation nodes in total. Just now, in that instant, I could feel that the Dao Stone Veins from all three locations were taken," said Yang Ji.


    "Three locations? You collected from one, Xu Yan took from another; who took from the third then?" Shang Guanwu asked in surprise.


    "I don''t know, but that''s not the point. The point is that Xu Yan is heading towards that advanced Formation node, we must go!" Yang Ji''s eyes turned chilly, and he immediately led the others towards the central hub of the Formation.

 Chapter 188 Fierce and Invincible Yang Ji

    The Supreme Dao Stone Vein was of unparalleled value, and Yang Ji had no intention of handing it over to Xu Yan. Leading his group, he flew off, following the sensation from the Formation patterns.Before long, they arrived in front of a huge white cloud wall, which had a slit in it, clearly indicating that someone had already beat them to it.


    The group pricked their ears and could hear the intense sounds of combat coming from within.


    Upon entering, they saw ten luminous spheres colliding back and forth in a chamber that resembled its own small world, unleashing intense battles.


    As their gaze shifted, they saw below the combatants an arrangement of ten dragons encircling for protection.


    Ten Superior Dao Stone Veins had transformed into huge Purple Dragons, lying on the ground with their tails connected to the walls in all ten directions through the Formation patterns. At the focal point of their coiled heads lay an even larger Purple Dragon, akin to a towering peak, vast in scale.


    It radiated bursts of purple light, and the Dao energy it emitted was so pure that it was incredibly rare in the world.


    "Incredible! Ten Superior Dao Stone Veins and one Supreme Dao Stone Vein, what fortune, an earth-shaking boon. If obtained, one need not worry about cultivation resources in the future, and can focus on comprehending the Great Dao to ascend to the realm of True Immortal," Chu Gang said with a shudder of emotion, his chest heaving.


    "It appears we''ve found the core of the Formation! The owner of this Cloud Palace was truly extravagant, just a palace, and yet its foundations surpass those of first-class Sects!" Zhan Xiao expressed in shock.


    "Look, the two sides engaged in battle are Xu Yan and nine descendants from the Hunyuan Family of the Chaos World!" The group exclaimed in surprise, realizing that Xu Yan, a figure from the immortal list, was actually at a disadvantage and being pressed hard. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "The Hunyuan Family members are truly strong, with three of them emitting an aura that rivals those on the immortal list. Two have the aura of leader-level geniuses, while the remaining four are Silver List Geniuses. This team''s strength is overwhelming!" Zhong Jun''s pupils contracted as he spoke.


    "These nine from the Hunyuan Family work together extremely well, all carrying the blood of the Hunyuan Immortal King in their veins, making their aura unite as one. Without any Formation, they can still unleash double their combat strength," Yang Ji also remarked in amazement.


    "Yang Ji, there''s no time to delay. Collect the veins and flee!" Yan Zhan said with a sense of urgency.


    "Alright!" Yang Ji nodded and immediately conjured a gigantic hand, reaching for the Supreme Dao Stone Vein.


    "You thief! How dare you!" Just then, a beam of Chaos light suddenly lashed out at Yang Ji. The ten who had been fighting instantly split up and floated in the void, looking down coldly from above.


    "You''re here!" Xu Yan wasn''t surprised and greeted Yang Ji with a smile, then turned to the Hunyuan Family members with a teasing laugh, "It was the team below here who killed that person from your family... what was his name? Oh, right, Hun Ye."


    "It was you who killed Hun Ye? You''re courting death!" One of the Hunyuan Family members glared angrily, and an endless killing intent surged within him immediately.


    The leader of the Hunyuan Family just frowned slightly, glancing at Xu Yan and then back to Yang Ji and his companions below, maintaining his composure.


    "What''s wrong, Hun Wuji? Don''t you believe it?" Xu Yan said with a chuckle, as he swiped his hand through the air, conjuring an image that showed Xuan Chi burning Hun Ye to death.


    "Damn it, it really was you who killed Hun Ye!" A member of the Hunyuan Family''s veins bulged with rage, looking as though he was about de launch an attack.


    "Hey! I don''t want this Dao Stone Vein anymore, it''s yours. I''m going to collect the True Inheritance Talisman, which is a great gain as well!" Xu Yan stated casually with a smile, glanced at the crowd once, then vanished into thin air.


    "Why would Xu Yan willingly leave, it''s clear he wants us to fight among ourselves first so he can reap the benefits!" one of the Hunyuan Family members said skeptically.


    "It doesn''t matter if he''s here or not! Let''s kill them first! Then we''ll kill Xu Yan!" The leading man''s face went cold as he commanded arrogantly.


    "Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention, this guy has the strength of someone on the immortal list. You better be careful." Suddenly, Xu Yan reappeared from the void, pointing at Yang Ji with a laugh.


    "What? Another immortal list figure?" The color drained slightly from the faces of the Hunyuan Family members.


    "A figure on the immortal list is still a figure to be cut down!" Looking intently at Yang Ji, the leader showed no fear and turned to his people to command, "You six form the Hunyuan Great Formation and hold off the other nine; I''ll kill him with number two and three, then come to assist you!"


    "Understood, big brother!" The members responded with a chilling nod.


    "Be careful!" Yang Ji warned his companions in a serious tone. With the veins right before them, they were far from willing to leave.


    "Senior brother, don''t worry. If us nine can''t defeat their six people, who only have one leader-level genius, we might as well take our own lives right here," Zhong Jun said confidently.


    "The Hunyuan Formation? I''d like to see just how impressive it is!" Xuan Chi scoffed coldly.


    "Yang Ji, let me help you!" Yan Zhan suddenly offered.


    "No need! Finish them quickly, those three are on me!" Yang Ji said, glancing at the void and noticing a youth hiding within, watching with interest. He then spoke with a heavy voice, "Be careful of Xu Yan''s sudden assaults!"


    "Understood," the group acknowledged, looking toward the void with grave nods.


    "Form the Hunyuan Great Formation and kill!"


    Within the Hunyuan Family, three genius talents, whose power almost matched those on the immortal list, took action simultaneously. While forming the Formation, they also joined forces to unleash a deadly Divine Skill, "Hunyuan Annihilation Divine Light". Three beams of Hunyuan Annihilation Divine Light erupted one after another, intertwining and merging into one, shooting towards Yang Ji.


    "You want to kill me? Impossible!"


    Yang Ji''s expression turned icy as the World Force within him surged wildly, transforming into a massive hand that he thrust forward fiercely, instantly grasping the Hunyuan Annihilation Divine Light shot by Hun Wuji and the other two.

 Chapter 188 Fierce and Invincible Yang Ji_2

    With a grip, the World Force bore down like the heavens themselves, and the Supreme Divine Power of the Great Hunyuan Art could not withstand such pressure, instantly dissipating into a shower of light.This move thoroughly shocked the three of them.


    "What?" Xu Yan, hidden in the void, immediately straightened up, his pupils contracting violently, "Hun Wuji and the two others joined forces in the Hunyuan Great Formation which tripled their combat power, and they launched the Supreme Divine Power together, concentrating all its might in one place, yet this person crushed it with a lift of his palm, who exactly is he?"


    Xu Yan deeply felt Yang Ji''s strength, and for the first time, he felt such a profound threat emanating from someone of the same rank.


    Just now, the move unleashed by Hun Wuji and the others, if he were to take it on himself, a vague thought flickered in his mind, but he did not speak it out.


    "Such powerful World Force, how could it be this formidable! Our combined strike would kill Xu Yan if he took it, and yet he crushed it in one grasp!" Among them, Hun Tianci''s face changed, "I refuse to believe it! Hunyuan''s true path, forbearers'' will, descend!"


    Boom!


    Behind him, suddenly appeared a phantom, exuding supreme pressure, embodying the True Intent of the Immortal King.


    "Kill!"


    Carrying the True Intent of the Immortal King, he rushed towards Yang Ji.


    "Although the True Intent of the Immortal King is strong, your Primordial Spirit is not strong enough; you can''t sustain much of the Immortal King''s will!" Yang Ji''s aura was immense, truly peerless. With one step, he executed the Nine-Nether Claw, "No one can stop me; those who block me shall die, even the True Intent of the Immortal King must shatter!"


    In the span of a large grasp, the True Intent of the Immortal King unleashed by Hun Tianci was seized by him, suspended in mid-air.


    Yang Ji clenched his fist fiercely, and with the World Force aiding him, the Nine-Nether Claw, even though just a Great Divine Power, possessed the dreadful oppression of a world, instantly causing the True Intent of the Immortal King to crumble and collapse.


    Afterward, his gaze turned towards Hun Tianci, and he executed the Slicing Technique, turning into deadly saw blades, slashing through the air.


    Hun Tianci''s face whitened, morphing into a streak of light trying to dodge, but he could never escape the Slicing Blade because Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit was too powerful, his divine will had locked on him, making escape futile no matter how much he tried. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Slicing Blade, Slash!"


    Yang Ji let out a long howl, the teeth of the Slicing Blade were sharp, ruthlessly slashing through, and Hun Tianci was immediately split in two, blood raining down.


    Yang Ji completely unfurled his divine might.


    Facing attacks from a genius whose strength was close to the Immortal Ranking, he obliterated the True Intent of the Immortal King with one move, and then the Slicing Technique was unleashed directly transforming into the Slicing Blade that cut the powerful "Hun Tianci" into two.


    This move was simply ferociously overwhelming.


    "He actually cut down Brother Tianci!"


    "Brother Tianci was so strong, and yet he was slain in one move."


    "Could this person be even stronger than Xu Yan?"


    All the disciples of the Hunyuan Family were shocked, their eyes almost bursting.


    "Tian Yu, quickly save Tianci! Xu Yan, won''t you take action to suppress this person? Otherwise, none of us will get ahold of the veins."


    Hun Wuji bellowed, and within these one or two moves, they had instantly recognized Yang Ji''s strength, which was too powerful and simply outrageous.


    "Sword Qi from across the void, slash!" Xu Yan responded from within the void; after all, the image of Hun Tianci being cut in half was still vivid in his mind, aware that the situation was dire, he suddenly launched sword Qi from the void, attacking Yang Ji from a distance.


    "Primordial True Strength Hand, Kill!" Hun Wuji and Hun Tianyu next to him struck together, unleashing the Supreme Divine Power.


    Yang Ji once again faced an unprecedented attack.


    "Imprison everything!"


    In the face of so many attacks, Yang Ji was not afraid at all; the World Force surged wildly from within him, transforming into threads of force, striking towards the void.


    Boom!


    He seemed like a heavenly sovereign, walking through the air, charging forth directly, his hands trembling, the World Force bursting out, shattering Xu Yan''s void Sword Qi into pieces.


    Then, with a counter-motion, endless World Force formed into a gigantic handprint, fiercely meeting Hun Wuji and Hun Tianyu''s Primordial True Strength Hand head-on.


    Bang!


    Upon contact, the Primordial True Strength Hand completely disintegrated.


    "Still want to save someone? Die!"


    In a swift motion, he charged towards "Hun Tianci," who was in the midst of recovery. Grabbing him, he slammed him to the ground, and Hun Tianci was instantly pulverized into a blood rain, even his Primordial Spirit obliterated.


    "Ah! I am a genius, you cannot kill me, I have a clone remaining outside, thousands of years from now, I am determined to become a supreme True Immortal and come to kill you!"


    Hun Tianci roared in unwillingness, struggling resolutely, yet his aura showed no fear at all.


    "Hmph! Wait for you to come and kill me!" Yang Ji snorted coldly and with a fierce punch, he completely obliterated his Primordial Spirit.


    Hun Tianci, dead!


    "Ah, third brother!" The young members of the Hunyuan Family saw this scene and their faces drastically changed.


    They never imagined that their third brother, whose strength was comparable to an Immortal Ranking Genius, would be killed. Their aura became chaotic in an instant, and the Formation they had formed showed slight flaws.


    "Our senior brother is really amazing!" On the other hand, Shang Guanwu and others were overjoyed to see Yang Ji demonstrating his formidable power, and they acted more composedly. For a time, they were fiercely overpowering the six members of the Hunyuan Family.


    "We must unite completely! He is no match for us! Xu Yan, you can no longer hide your strength. If we all get killed by him, you alone will definitely not be his opponent!" Hun Wuji roared.


    "Xu Yan! Quickly reveal all your power! If we fail, you won''t escape death either!"


    "Kill! We will unite completely, he cannot possibly withstand it!"


    Hun Wuji and Hun Tianyu instantly displayed powerful strength, capable of causing Great Destruction and breaking the Way of the Void.


    Xu Yan, seeing Yang Ji completely slay Hun Tianci, finally realized he could no longer remain aloof, no longer sit back fishing, as his original plan had been ruined by Yang Ji''s abnormality.


    He finally understood that Yang Ji was too extraordinary. Although reluctant to admit it, the truth was before his eyes.


    If he let Yang Ji continue to kill, taking down both Hun Wuji and Hun Tianyu, then facing Yang Ji and the numerous geniuses behind him alone, he would definitely have no chance of winning, and he would have to give up the Supreme Dao Stone Vein before him, something he didn''t want to see happen.


    Yang Ji at this moment could no longer be measured by common sense; he had broken through the norm, he was an aberration.


    All logic, could not apply to him; he was a monster.


    Xu Yan emerged from the void and, looking at Yang Ji, he roared, "I will use all my fighting power! You should feel proud..." On his body, one after another void seals were broken, releasing endless Sword Qi.


    Whoosh!


    Before Xu Yan''s words finished, Yang Ji had already executed the Great Sword Realm Art. Where his divine consciousness pointed, Sword Qi converged.


    Supreme Sword Qi from the Sword Realm suddenly gathered in front of Xu Yan into a sword of slaying, aiming to pierce through his skull.


    "What? Divine intent as a guide, turning void into a sword, you also possess the way to ambush and kill!" Xu Yan was greatly shocked.


    Boom!


    Before he could unleash his strongest power, he was pierced through by a sword and instantly turned into a rain of blood.


    Xu Yan, a supreme figure of the Immortal Ranking, was blown apart.


    But his recovery power was extremely strong, and like Yang Ji, he possessed an Immortal Body. He instantly reconstituted himself in a part of the void.


    His Way of the Void was unequaled, leaping through the void, he counterattacked in an instant, killing toward Yang Ji.


    "Kill!"


    Hun Wuji and Hun Tianyu, both peerless great talents, at this moment cooperated with Xu Yan, employing a lethal Great Divine Power against Yang Ji from behind.


    But suddenly, Yang Ji turned around, with World Force surging out, converging into a "Suppress!" character.


    "Suppress!"


    All attacks were instantly restrained, then suppressed, dissipating into nothingness.


    "You want to kill me, but it''s impossible! I control everything, everything is under control, you have no chance at all!"


    In a flash, Yang Ji rushed towards Hun Wuji and Hun Tianyu, the World restraining them as he launched his lethal attack.


    Ah!


    Hun Tianyu roared, retreating repeatedly, unleashing triple his combat power, but a huge shadow loomed over his body. Caught by Yang Ji, and in one single motion, was crushed to pieces!


    Brutally powerful, too invincible!


    "This man''s World Force is as deep as an abyss, how can it be so terrifying, to restrain as he speaks!" Xu Yan and Hun Wuji were completely shocked!

 Chapter 189 Void Dao Chart

    ```Yang Ji instantly crushed Hun Tianyu to death.


    These disciples of the Hunyuan Family, each a child of heaven and a supreme genius, had now met their nemesis.


    Yang Ji was like a peerless overlord walking between heaven and earth, no one could last a single round against him, nor could anyone contend with his unparalleled majesty.


    Too fierce and too invincible.


    "Brother Tian Yu!"


    "He actually crushed Brother Tian Yu to death!"


    "You, you, you... you''ve killed a member of my family. From now on, you will face the endless pursuit of the Hunyuan Family!"


    "You have sown disaster for the Wuji Dao Sect."


    A disciple of the Hunyuan Family howled.


    "Threaten me? You''re courting death!" Yang Ji''s eyes grew cold, and the World Force spread out beneath his feet.


    He gave up chasing after Hun Wuji and, in three steps, was in front of the speaker. His Nine Nether Claw struck the speaker''s head with the force of lightning, and with a bang, his skull burst open, and blood rained down.


    A Silver List Genius cried out tragically and died instantly!


    "Whether it brings disaster to my Wuji Dao Sect is not certain, but the Immortal King has decreed that all matters in the Battlefield of Inheritances should not be associated with external karma. If your Hunyuan Family uses this as a pretext to trouble my Wuji Dao Sect, daring to ignore the rules set by the Immortal King, maybe the Celestial Court will exterminate your Hunyuan Family first.


    Even the Hunyuan Immortal King can''t protect you, otherwise, where would the authority of the Celestial Court stand?" Xuan Chi said coldly.


    "Kill them all!" Yang Ji commanded coldly.


    "Die! Ten Suns Illuminating the Heavens!" Xuan Chi laughed coldly as ten suns appeared above his head, fiercely striking down at the leader of the Hunyuan Family.


    Because of the overwhelming might of Yang Ji, the geniuses of the Hunyuan Family were already in disarray, unable to exert their usual strength.


    The fourth leader of the Hunyuan Family was hit by the ten suns and was instantly burned to ashes.


    Once the Hunyuan Great Formation was broken, the other geniuses could not withstand the onslaught of Zhan Xiao and the others. With such a disparity in strength, in the blink of an eye, they all perished.


    "Damn it, damn it all! Hunyuan Slash!"


    Bathing in the blood of his family, Hun Wuji''s eyes brimmed with red fury and a murderous aura. A mid-grade Dao Device appeared in his hand, and with a raise of his arm, he slashed down, sending a saber Qi ripping through the air toward Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji looked on coldly, his robes fluttering. He swept upward, and the World Force surged out, encapsulating the saber Qi within his sleeve and grinding it into dust.


    "Killing heart, God of Slaughter, slaying people!" At that moment, Xu Yan wielded his Dao Sword and launched a sudden assault, cleaving three Sword Qi¡ªone blue, one gold, and one red. These were Supreme Divine Powers containing three lethal moves aimed to sever the Mind, the Primordial Spirit, and the body.


    "My Mind is unmatched, my Primordial Spirit immortal, and my body undying! How can you cut me down?" Yang Ji proclaimed, dominating as ever. He allowed the Sword Qi of killing heart and God of Slaughter to strike his body.


    His mind''s deity manifested and shattered the heart-targeting Sword Qi with a punch, while his Immortal Primordial Spirit, invincible, smashed the Sword Qi targeting the spirit with just a glance.


    As for the Sword Qi that aimed to cut down his body, Yang Ji extended a hand and, with a surge of World Force, crushed it.


    It did not end there. He seized the opportunity to strike back; World Force converged into his palm, slamming into the void with a punch that caused the heavens and earth to tremble. The void, like a shattered vase, cracked, revealing Xu Yan, who had been hiding, now spewing blood and thrown into internal chaos.


    "Hunyuan Judgment! I call to the ancestor!" A light portal suddenly appeared above Hun Wuji''s head, from which endless Hunyuan light poured out. The dignified and domineering aura continued to reveal itself, aiming to project down an exceptional Immortal.


    This move was somewhat similar to the Supreme Divine Power ''Demon Sacrifice'' of the Heavenly Demon Clan¡ªone drawing on the power of the Demon Realm, the other on that of the Hunyuan Realm.


    "This person has the blood of the Hunyuan Immortal King within him, and this Supreme Divine Power, Hunyuan Judgment, is already complete. It can evoke some of the Immortal King''s strength. However, if the Immortal King inadvertently senses you through this, it would be a grave matter. You better make your move quickly and kill him," the Immortal Elder advised.


    The Hunyuan Realm, Demon Realm, Sword Realm, Holy Realm, Buddha Realm, Pill Realm, and the like, are different from the Immortal Realm. The Immortal Realm is considered the first and supreme realm among the Myriad Realms, naturally birthed by heaven and earth.


    All of the Immortal Kings, Demon Ancestors, and other supreme beings were born in the Immortal Realm.


    After achieving the Immortal King Fruit Position, these supreme beings also created their own realms, such as the Demon Realm, Buddha Realm, Sword Realm, and others.


    Realms like the Hunyuan Realm, in fact, represent the external manifestations of these supreme beings'' Inner Worlds, drawing on the power of their Inner Worlds. Somewhat aware or not, they all have a slight sense of connection.


    Realizing this, Yang Ji''s eyelids twitched. Being noticed by an Immortal King, although the chance was less than one in a hundred million, still made him feel uneasy.


    Without further reserve, he released all the World Force, transforming it into a celestial dome that fiercely suppressed everything down.


    Hun Wuji, who was opening the Hunyuan Realm and drawing down the essence of the Immortal King, was instantly crushed to a bloody froth. His wail of despair stopped abruptly, silenced under the celestial dome.


    Hun Wuji''s Inner World exploded, purple light surged, and a formidable saber Qi engulfed the area.


    That purple light was a Superior Dao Stone Vein, accompanied by ten mid-grade Dao Stone Veins.


    The emanating oppressive saber Qi belonged to his mid-grade Dao Device, the Hunyuan Blade.


    Yang Ji gave it one look and collected them all with a wave of his hand.


    As for the rest of the items, there were none.


    The Battlefield of Inheritances was fraught with danger; nearly every genius left a clone outside upon entry, and naturally, they would not bring their treasures with them.


    ```


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 Chapter 189 Void Dao Chart_2

    ```Of course, Yang Ji was the exception; he carried all his treasures with him and did not place them elsewhere.


    "This... you..."


    Xu Yan looked at Yang Ji, his eyes almost popping out. He has just been sent flying by a punch from Yang Ji; his entire body nearly collapsed, and it took a full three moments to recover.


    When he recovered, he saw Yang Ji unleashing a massacre. In the blink of an eye, he ground Hun Wuji, a Supreme Genius on the brink of entering the Immortal Ranking, into a mist of blood.


    "How is this possible? His World Force is so immense, is that still Divinity Transformation? It could pass for Void Refining, right?"


    Xu Yan was shocked to his core, unable to imagine how Yang Ji''s Inner World was so condensed. The World Force was as deep as an abyss, restraining everything, suppressing everything; everything before him seemed so fragile.


    All Divine Skills have been suppressed and restrained, how is this possible?


    It was simply inhuman!


    In that moment, Xu Yan, a talent on the Immortal Ranking, began to have thoughts of retreat, not daring to compete with Yang Ji for sharpness.


    Yang Ji was too strong, strong enough to trample over anyone.


    "Xu Yan, now it''s your turn!"


    Yang Ji''s voice carried through, his gaze bearing down on Xu Yan hidden in the void.


    "You want to kill me?"


    As Yang Ji advanced step by step, Xu Yan suddenly calmed down, showing no panic at all. He was proud to be recognized by the Immortal Ranking and could leave at any time.


    "What? You think I can''t kill you? Or do you think you can escape?" Yang Ji''s expression remained unchanged, pressing closer with each step. With every move forward, the void on all sides was woven into a net by the World Force, aiming to trap Xu Yan within it.


    Just as Yang Ji and Xu Yan were in a standoff, Shang Guanwu and the others snapped to their senses, "Am I seeing this right? Senior Brother by himself faced three individuals from the Hunyuan Family on the verge of the Immortal Ranking, plus Xu Yan, an Immortal Ranking Genius.


    The four of them together, and Senior Brother has already killed three, now about to make a move on Xu Yan?" Shang Guanwu said with a trembling voice.


    "No mistake, it''s all been a slaughter. And as for Xu Yan, who knows if he can escape," Zhong Jun said gravely.


    Li Yinxue watched Yang Ji, her delicate body also trembling, recalling Yang Ji''s words from before, "If you don''t interfere, I can beat Xuan Chi so badly he''ll be searching for his teeth on the ground." That was more than just searching for teeth on the ground, it could be total disfigurement.


    "What is Senior Brother''s background, really? Could he be like my own Senior Brother, a reincarnation of an Immortal?" Shang Guanwu''s shock gradually faded, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.


    "Senior Brother is too extraordinary; he is destined to become a world-shocking Supreme Dao Child," Chu Gang took a deep breath and said.


    "Dao Child!" Upon hearing this, everyone''s expressions turned solemn; those two words carried too much significance. This was the seed of an Immortal King; ascending to the Immortal Realm, they could possibly become a Supreme Immortal King.


    They had never imagined that the person they were following was such an extraordinary individual.


    Their minds raced, their hearts inevitably stirred with excitement.


    Could it be that they were about to inherit a true legacy?


    "Xu Yan, I have sealed off all four directions of the sky; you have nowhere to escape," Yang Ji said, "I will give you one last chance. Hand over all the treasures you possess, and I won''t make things difficult for you. You can leave." S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hand over all the treasures?" Xu Yan suddenly burst into loud laughter, gazing at the sky, "Hahaha... You really think you have me in your grasp. Even if I can''t deal with you, do you think you can handle me? The world is vast; I can leave whenever I wish, but now, I decide not to leave. Let me show you my real trump card."


    Whoosh whoosh!


    Above his head, a Void Chart suddenly burst forth, emitting an extremely powerful aura; it was a Superior Dao Artifact, only it lacked an Artifact Spirit and was obsolete.


    "A Superior Dao Artifact, the Void Chart? Not bad, not bad! But without an Artifact Spirit, its power is much diminished. Moreover, with your level of Cultivation, can you bring forth even one ten-thousandth of the Superior Dao Artifact''s power? It''s like a child wielding a great sword!" Yang Ji sneered.


    "The Dao Chart is incomplete, lacking an Artifact Spirit, so I will compensate with myself! Void Chart, banish you into oblivion!" Xu Yan unexpectedly transformed into the Artifact Spirit of the Dao Chart, merging his entire being with the Void Chart.


    Boom boom boom!


    The Void Chart instantly enlarged, forming a canopy, and from the heavens, an unparalleled pressure surged forth. Endless forces of the void poured out like a dense fog, enveloping Yang Ji.


    At that moment, the Void Chart resonated with the boundless void, drawing seemingly infinite void forces from the heavens as if entering the chart itself.


    "With the Void Chart in motion, I become the God of Void; receive the wrath of the Void Immortal King!"


    Xu Yan''s voice came forth from within the Void Chart.


    "Good! Let''s see how much power you can muster with this Superior Dao Artifact and whether your Void Force is more formidable or my World Force," Yang Ji said defiantly.


    As he faced the downward-crushing Void Chart from the sky, Yang Ji made his move. As soon as he acted, endless World Force surged out, transforming into a colossal fist that he fiercely threw upwards.


    The moment the Void Chart and the World Fist made contact¡ª


    Pop!


    The center of the Void Chart was actually punctured!


    Xu Yan, in the form of the Artifact Spirit, was sent flying far away!


    Aggh!


    He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.


    "How could this be possible? As the spirit of the Void Chart, I''ve compensated for its core. A complete Void Chart couldn''t suppress you and has been shattered by you!"


    Xu Yan couldn''t help but exclaim, shock and terror finally appearing in his eyes.


    Even he was terrified.


    ```

 Chapter 189 Void Dao Chart_3

    "The chart is fine, but the artifact spirit is somewhat lacking. In the end, it''s because you''re too weak to unleash the power of this superior dao artifact. In your hands, this void chart truly is a case of ''casting pearls before swine''. Hand it over to me instead!" Yang Ji swished forward, once again charging in for the kill, reaching Xu Yan''s side!He reached out with a large hand, and in his palm a serrated vortex appeared, the evolved form of the slicing technique, intending to completely strangle Xu Yan.


    "Great void escape!"


    Xu Yan was after all a supreme genius from the immortal rankings, and though shocked by Yang Ji''s strength, his stance remained unshaken. His resolve and methods were far beyond what other talents could compare with. In that moment, he used the great void escape, turned ethereal, vanished into thin air, and dodged Yang Ji''s strike.


    "Great void escape? Impressive divine skill! Even my world force can''t confine you!" A hint of admiration flashed in Yang Ji''s eyes. He suddenly reached back, stretching his hand toward the void chart, "Since you''ve made your escape, I''ll gladly take this void chart then!"


    "You wish to steal my void dao chart? Dream on!" Xu Yan''s voice transmitted from the void, and incredibly, before Yang Ji''s hand could grab it, he had merged with the void chart once again.


    In the blink of an eye, the dao chart transformed into armor, covering his body.


    "With the dao chart''s blessing, fivefold battle power, die!"


    In that very instant, Xu Yan managed to unleash fivefold battle power. He turned into five shadows, then unified them.


    He launched an all-or-nothing attack from the heavens.


    Yang Ji looked up, eyes fixed on the sword light, and suddenly, brilliance twinkled in his eyes as the yin yang energies, like dragons and serpents, flew out, ignoring the sword qi and instantly entered Xu Yan''s head.


    "Primordial spirit attack? Bad news! Dao chart, protect the spirit!" Xu Yan was greatly alarmed. With a thought, the dao chart immediately merged with the primordial spirit, shrouding it.


    The yin yang energies slashed at it, only to be absorbed into the void, vanishing without a trace.


    "This void dao chart really is extraordinary; primordial spirit attacks ignore all matter, yet it didn''t penetrate your dao chart, instead being exiled into the void," Yang Ji exclaimed repeatedly, surprised by this ability of the void chart, and now he saw it in an even more favorable light.


    Facing the sword light of Xu Yan''s fivefold battle power, Yang Ji dared not be careless, immediately using the Three Immortals Formation, unleashing threefold battle power, coupled with a punch imbued with world force, and he struck ferociously.


    Upon collision, the fivefold battle power sword qi was instantly annihilated.


    Yang Ji''s momentum was unflagging, even faster, as he manifested a divine palm and slammed it fiercely towards Xu Yan.


    Bang!


    Caught off-guard, Xu Yan, who had just dodged a primordial spirit attack, had no time for anything else. Without the protection of the dao chart, he was instantly smashed into a blood mist.


    The void chart suddenly became visible.


    Yang Ji''s eyes lit up, and without bothering to finish off Xu Yan, he reached out for the dao chart first.


    "You want to take my dao chart? Pure fantasy! Void Immortal Scripture!" As Xu Yan was reforming his body, his divine sense emitted a series of obscure and difficult sounds, turning them into void runes that entered the void dao chart, instantly pulling it into his hands.


    "The Void Immortal Scripture! Well, look at that, you actually have an immortal scripture! I want it all now!" Yang Ji''s eyes sparkled. He couldn''t get his hands on the Wuji Immortal Scripture, so he decided to snatch this Void Immortal Scripture to practice first.


    Yin Yang Separation at Dawn was once again cast forth.


    At the same time, world force turned into a fist, as well, and was ruthlessly unleashed.


    Xu Yan had only the dao chart. It remained to be seen whether he would protect his body or his primordial spirit.


    At this moment, Yang Ji was almost completely suppressing Xu Yan.


    "Even with the fivefold battle power from merging with the void chart, I couldn''t withstand his blows. Defeating him now is utterly impossible!"


    This thought flickered through Xu Yan''s mind instantly.


    Seeing Yang Ji shout "Void Immortal Scripture!" with eyes gleaming fiercely, Xu Yan''s heart quivered.


    "This guy has set his sights on my Void Immortal Scripture now!"


    "Retreat is the best strategy!"


    Xu Yan didn''t dare stay any longer, for the look in Yang Ji''s eyes was even more terrifying than his earlier threats to kill him. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He immediately leaped toward the heavens, merged with the void chart, and once again used the great void escape, vanishing without a trace.


    "You think you can run! Not so easy, leave it behind!"


    Yang Ji unleashed his world force without holding back, aiming at that patch of void, trying to suppress and confine it.


    But it was to no avail; Xu Yan, having merged with the void chart, managed to negate most of the force and tore through the restraints, escaping sight unseen.


    "This guy, he sure can run fast!"


    With a touch of unwillingness, Yang Ji couldn''t help but curse under his breath.


    At this moment, he understood that the characters in the immortal rankings were truly extraordinary, with numerous methods at their disposal, incomparable to other geniuses. Such individuals, barring unexpected misfortune, were destined to achieve the true transmission.


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 Chapter 190 Yun Zhongxian, Eternal Life Sect

    "Xu Yan escaped?" Shang Guanwu and the others gathered around."This person has some tricks up his sleeve, I couldn''t keep him here." Yang Ji shook his head with regret, as the "Void Immortal Scripture" and "Void Dao Chart" that were almost in his grasp just flew away.


    Seeing Yang Ji''s eyes filled with resentment, everyone wore a slightly strange expression.


    "Ahem." Yang Ji cleared his throat and then said, "This time we''ve had a good haul, we obtained a total of twenty-eight mid-grade Dao Stone Veins, twelve superior Dao Stone Veins, and one supreme Dao Stone Vein."


    "I''ll give each of you two mid-grade Dao Stone Veins and one superior Dao Stone Vein, how does that sound? As for the supreme Dao Stone Vein, I''ll keep it for myself."


    Saying this, he waved his hand and threw out nine balls of purple light, each landing in front of the group members.


    "Ah, thank you, Senior Brother, thank you, Senior Brother, you''re the best." Shang Guanwu immediately started jumping up with joy, her little face brimming with a smile, utterly delighted.


    "Senior Brother, a superior Dao Stone Vein, that''s too precious, I cannot accept it." Chu Gang shook his head and refused.


    "Indeed it''s very precious, one superior Dao Stone Vein is enough to support a first-class sect, its value is immeasurable." Ye Qiuyu also shook his head and said.


    "Being able to defeat Sheng Yu of the Holy Race, the three geniuses of the Hunyuan Clan who are close to the Immortal Rankings, as well as Xu Yan from the Immortal Rankings, it was mostly Senior Brother''s doing; we truly don''t deserve such a generous gift as a superior Dao Stone Vein, Senior Brother should take it back." Zhong Jun also said.


    "Indeed, this time it was all Yang Brother''s achievement, we taking two mid-grade Dao Stone Veins is more than enough." Xuan Chi said.


    "Speaking of which, if it wasn''t for Yang Ji leading the way, we probably wouldn''t have found even a single Dao Stone Vein, so taking two mid-grade Dao Stone Veins, we''re already benefiting from your light." Li Yinxue giggled and said.


    "..." Shang Guanwu''s lively eyes spun around, looking left and right, and seeing that no one was taking the superior Dao Stone Vein, she also felt somewhat guilty and quietly took out the veins she had acquired, muttering softly, "Since no one is taking them, then I can''t either."


    "Just accept them, we''re all our own people, don''t be polite with me." Yang Ji said with a smile, "If it were strangers, I wouldn''t be so generous."


    Yan Zhan had been his good friend for many years; Zhong Jun, Shang Guanwu, Zhan Xiao, Ye Qiuyu, Chu Gang, Bai Qianli all followed his orders.


    Xuan Chi and his wife Li Yinxue had also followed his lead along the way.


    Everyone subtly regarded him as their leader.


    Yang Ji was naturally generous when it came to his own people.


    All were geniuses with definite high achievements in the future.


    If he were to build a power within the sect in the future, having their support would be a considerable force.


    Every True Inheritor had their small group, like Yan Luohe, Song Tiange, Wu Futu, Leng Changfeng, they all had their own circle.


    At this moment, Yang Ji too, was beginning to build his own force, his own small group.


    He was naturally willing to offer benefits to his own people.


    "Aren''t you going to accept it?" Yang Ji stood in the air, facing everyone, his aura becoming increasingly distinguished and supreme.


    "This... thank you, Senior Brother!" The group hesitated, exchanging glances, and eventually all accepted it.


    "Heehee, thank you, Senior Brother, thank you, Senior Brother, with a superior Dao Stone Vein, it''s enough for my cultivation to reach Mahayana." Shang Guanwu said playfully.


    "Having received such a great favor from Senior Brother, even if we don''t become True Inheritors, this trip is already worthwhile." Chu Gang said with a slight smile.


    "Senior Brother, someone else must have taken the True Inheritance Talisman." Bai Qianli furrowed his brows, looking into the depths where the soaring Immortal Light had already vanished.


    "Xu Yan took it before he left!" Yang Ji had seen everything. Xu Yan''s ability to traverse the void was extremely strong, and he was hell-bent on taking the True Inheritance Talisman; very few people could stop him.


    "Xu Yan took it?" Hearing this, the group''s expressions were not too surprised; after all, this was someone from the Immortal Rankings.


    "Once I collect this supreme Dao Stone Vein, we''ll go look for other opportunities!" Yang Ji said, as the World Force gushed out wildly, transforming into a giant hand that grasped the purple dragon before him, as huge as a towering mountain range. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    No matter how it roared and struggled, it was to no avail; it was fiercely taken into his Mount Sea World.


    All the Dao Stone Veins were collected, the Formation lost its energy supply, and the shimmering formation patterns inside the Baiyun Palace gradually dimmed.


    Within a million miles, floating white cloud bricks and walls suddenly collapsed, turning into actual clouds that drifted apart.


    The Baiyun Palace also shook, and in a sudden transformation that shocked everyone, it turned into a beautiful, otherworldly Immortal Fairy clad in a white dress.


    She was too beautiful.


    Surrounded by swirling mists and floating Immortal Qi, she seemed as pure as a cloud and as exquisite as a flower.


    She smiled gently, her presence soothing and delightful.


    "My inheritor, you have finally arrived!"


    "Inheritor? Is Senior Brother the predecessor''s inheritor?" The crowd looked at Yang Ji with astonishment, since at that moment, he was standing at the forefront.


    But upon glancing at the woman twice, Yang Ji moved aside.


    "My inheritor, come here!" The woman beckoned softly with a gentle smile on her face.


    "Ah? Me?" Shang Guanwu pointed at herself in surprise, for she realized that after Yang Ji stepped aside, the woman was indeed looking at her.


    "Yes, my inheritor, I have waited for you for a full five eons." The woman said with a tender smile.


    "Ah, Immortal Fairy sister, are you sure you''re not mistaken, it''s really me?" Shang Guanwu opened her mouth wide, still somewhat incredulous as she pointed at herself again.


    "Yes, it''s you!" The woman laughed.

 Chapter 190 Yun Zhongxian, Eternal Life Sect_2

    "This woman is no simpleton, if I''m not mistaken, she must have been an Immortal Monarch in her lifetime, just a step away from becoming a Quasi-Imperial Monarch," the Immortal Elder conveyed through a spiritual message."An Immortal Monarch? I never expected Shang Guanwu, this girl, to have such fortune; it''s truly enviable. It doesn''t make sense, with my rich fate, why do I never encounter such opportunities?" Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel puzzled.


    Along the way, every good fortune seemed to befall others.


    Whether it was the Buddha Child''s master, the Demon Buddha, or Chang Xiao''s master, the Great Sage Mu Yuan, and now the Immortal Monarch before Shang Guanwu.


    He had missed out on all of them.


    The only inheritance he had received was a Great Divine Power Technique, the Humanoid Weapon, and he had never even met the face of his senior, Fu Dongliu.


    "You are a person of great fate; these smaller fortunes naturally won''t fall to you but will be shared with those around you," the Immortal Elder said.


    "This is an Immortal Monarch; how is this a small fortune? Do I need to wait for a Quasi-Imperial Monarch, an Immortal King?" Yang Ji muttered, when suddenly, the words "Qingyang Immortal King" emerged from his heart.


    "Could it be that this Qingyang Immortal King is my greater fortune?" Yang Ji, holding the Qingyang key in one hand and whispering to himself, had heard that obtaining the inheritance of an Immortal Mansion could make one a disciple of the Qingyang Immortal King.


    Thinking this, he felt a surge of excitement in his heart. If he became a disciple of an Immortal King, then ascending to the Immortal Realm would mean having a terrifyingly powerful backing.


    "In this case, Bai Bi might have to suffer some grievances," Yang Ji chuckled softly, feeling great contentment within, and began to fantasize about becoming a disciple of an Immortal King.


    By then, like his senior brother Xuan Zhong, he would also be a successor to the Immortal King, walking the Myriad Realms with prestige, commanding respect from all.


    The prospects truly seemed boundless.


    Feeling a ripple in his heart, he quickly came back to his senses, only to hear Shang Guanwu ask in a delicate voice, "Immortal Sister, what''s your name?"


    "I am Yun Zhongxian. We have a destiny together; do you wish to take me as your mentor?" the woman said with a smile.


    "Hehe, I''d love to, I''d love to!" Shang Guanwu was as delighted as an ingenuous and naive girl, laughing joyfully and promptly kneeled down to pay homage, saying, "Disciple Shang Guanwu, greets the master!"


    "My disciple, please rise!" Yun Zhongxian spoke with a gentle smile.


    "Thank you, Master," Shang Guanwu said, standing up with a smile.


    After she stood up, Yun Zhongxian transformed into a beam of white light and entered her glabella.


    With the flash of white light, and upon closer inspection, Shang Guanwu''s forehead now bore a white cloud mark, flickering with a faint Immortal Light, adding an extra touch of Immortal Qi to her.


    "Master?" Shang Guanwu''s gaze lifted slightly, and she touched the white cloud mark on her forehead with a puzzled hand, then suddenly cried out in surprise, "Wow, Master has imparted me with a technique."


    "Congratulations, junior sister!"


    "Congratulations, junior sister!"


    Everyone congratulated her with smiles, genuinely so, their expressions tinged with a hint of envy.


    "I hadn''t expected that the greatest opportunity this time would fall onto junior sister Shang Guanwu''s head," Yang Ji laughed as he looked forward, "The Battlefield of Inheritances offers many opportunities; let''s continue on and find our fortune."


    "Right, senior brother!" Everyone nodded and continued to follow Yang Ji on the journey.


    ...


    The group flew on, penetrating countless miles, but they didn''t find a second True Inheritancer Talisman.


    Although they did gain something along the way, it wasn''t significant.


    While moving forward, Yang Ji suddenly stopped, narrowed his eyes, and looked ahead, saying "There''s something up ahead!"


    "Something up ahead?" The group became solemn, as days of experience had taught them all to trust Yang Ji''s Divine Skills. Whenever he said there was an issue, there indeed was an issue.


    The death storms and spatial rifts they had encountered along the way had confirmed his words.


    "Yang Ji, should we take a detour, or continue forward?" Yan Zhan asked.


    "Let''s go and take a look," Yang Ji pondered, then suddenly said.


    Everyone nodded, bracing their spirits and followed him.


    Wooo, wooo!


    Up ahead, not far away, sounds rose and fell, like the wailing of ghosts and the howling of gods.


    In the space a few miles ahead, patches of dark clouds trembled, revealing a swath of demons.


    "Be careful, those are extremely powerful beasts, the Demonic Bats!" Zhong Jun exclaimed as he noticed the dark clouds ahead.


    Yang Ji had already seen them clearly; within those rolling clouds, numerous giant bats shuttled back and forth, each bat displaying immense strength, with the least of them being at the Demon King Realm.


    These bats looked ferocious, all clad in inky black with sharp teeth bared and green eyes shining, exuding intense ferocity.


    Each bat, enormous in size, spread wings like rooftops, and with each flap, they cast terrifying black rays, producing sounds like those of ghosts weeping and gods howling, reminiscent of the torture of the netherworld.


    They were like murderous machines filled with bloodshed and evil.


    In their attacks, streams of murderous aura and numerous paths of evil energy formed patterns that intertwined into Formations.


    Sensing Yang Ji and his group, a Demonic Bat at the peak of the Divinity Transformation Realm suddenly looked their way.


    What kind of eyes were they? Savage, blood-red, shining with an evil green, as if the eyes were flowing with the blood of Hell itself, making one''s skin crawl, having fallen into the bloodied abyss, with every breath tasting of gore.


    "So many fresh morsels have come to participate in the inheritance assessment; my minions, kill them all! Devour their flesh and gnaw on their souls... It''s feeding time!"


    Yang Ji felt an incredibly mighty will shake the air, and instantly, the organized army of Demonic Bats surged towards them.


    In a blink, the malignant energy overwhelmed them.


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 Chapter 190 Yun Zhongxian, Eternal Life Sect_3

    Thousands of Demonic Bats actually united, transforming into a giant black-winged blade in the sky, and ferociously descended.The black-winged blade was covered with countless Demon Runes, its power was immense, and its murderous aura loomed like mountains, giving one a suffocating sensation.


    Yang Ji''s expression remained unchanged as world power surged from within him, materializing into a massive fist that he vehemently thrust forward.


    "World Fist!"


    His move condensed the force of the world and was terrifyingly powerful.


    Collision!


    Boom!


    The black-winged blade was shattered by the punch as the Demonic Bats were scattered from the shockwave.


    Yang Ji took a step forward, drawing a circle in the air with his hands, where world power pressed down, causing the space within the circle to instantaneously collapse.


    Bang!


    The Sky Firmament around him shattered into fissures like broken colored glaze, sparkling like crystal shards, which all entered the circle in his palm.


    The Demonic Bats, along with the fragments of the Sky Firmament, were swept into his palm.


    Once inside Yang Ji''s palm, the Demonic Bats were brutally suppressed by the world power, exploding into the most primal Demonic Qi.


    It was that same familiar Demonic Qi.


    Yang Ji found that the Demonic Qi of these bats originated from the same source as that of the Heavenly Demon, which meant the Demonic Bats'' Qi could also be transformed into Primordial Spirit Fruits.


    This discovery made his eyes light up.


    "As the rumors say, the Demonic Bats have no blood and are the demon beasts under the Heavenly Demon¡ªit''s indeed true!"


    Yang Ji proceeded to carefully analyze the Demonic Qi.


    "Brother, look, that group of Demonic Bats has trapped a group of people who came for the talent assessment. I''m not sure which power they belong to," Zhong Jun pointed to the center of the vast army of Demonic Bats and said.


    "Indeed, the Demonic Bats have trapped a team; there must be at least ten people."


    Xuan Chi also looked deep into the mass of the Demonic Bats'' army and saw several talents setting up a Formation, with Sword Qi flying wildly and Divine Skills shooting erratically as they struggled left and right, but all were repelled by the Demonic Bat army.


    This group of Demonic Bats numbered in the tens of thousands, engulfing the Sky Firmament. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Among them, there were many strong Demonic Bats.


    When they attacked, tens of thousands of bats connected, forming a Formation, constantly shifting, incredibly formidable.


    Li Yinxue looked into the distance and commented, "It seems to be the Eternal Life Sect from Longevity World, a group of their talents. The Eternal Life Sect doesn''t have much to do with our Wuji Dao Sect; we are neither enemies nor friends. We could simply circumvent them and look for opportunities; after all, they are competitors in the Battlefield of Inheritances."


    "People from the Eternal Life Sect?" Yang Ji had noticed them early on and, out of curiosity, had flown over to take a look.


    "Esteemed Dao brothers, please lend a hand. Eternal Life Sect would be eternally grateful. We''re not here to achieve an Inheritance but merely to seek some minor opportunities, and we''re certainly not competitors."


    Yang Ji and others didn''t speak privately, so the outstanding individuals from the Eternal Life Sect heard them from afar.


    "Yes, if the esteemed Dao brothers are willing to assist us, we can also provide information regarding not just the Wuji Dao Sect but the entire Taichu World."


    "Oh? What information?" Yan Zhan asked.


    "The Heavenly Demon Sect has joined forces with various powers and is frantically hunting down the talents of the Taichu World. One of your Wuji Dao Sect teams has already been ambushed, which we witnessed firsthand."


    "Is that so?" The crowd was alarmed.


    Yang Ji''s expression darkened slightly, but he wasn''t too surprised since he had long been aware of the Heavenly Demon''s conspiracy.


    "Never mind, since you''ve provided this information, and you are not enemies of our Wuji Dao Sect, currently trapped right in the middle of the Demonic Bat army, I''ll simply rescue you¡ªit''s also a way to make a friend."


    Yang Ji said, "In the Battlefield of Inheritances, defeating competitors is one thing, but it doesn''t hurt to make more friends."


    In fact, these Demonic Bats were greatly beneficial to him, so he naturally wanted to kill them.


    Go with the flow, give out a favor, and if others accept it, that''s even better.


    "Many thanks, Dao brother. We will certainly remember this great kindness!" The disciples of the Eternal Life Sect sounded overjoyed from within the mass of Demonic Bats.

 Chapter 191 Heavenly Demon Strikes, Three Immortal Ranking Geniuses

    "Since we''re to assist the people of the Eternal Life Sect, let me and Zhong Jun take action. We''ll settle this quickly with a thunderous approach!" Xuan Chi glanced at Zhong Jun and resolutely stood up to volunteer."Great! Let me join Xuan Chi in this." Zhong Jun nodded.


    "No need, you all keep watch on the surroundings. Let me break through; these Demonic Bats will be of some use to me!"


    As Yang Ji spoke, the World Force surged wildly from his hands, transforming into sharp dragon claws.


    A streak of golden light flashed across the sky, and in a blink, he had charged into the army of Demonic Bats.


    Immediately, hundreds of Demonic Bats were strangled by Yang Ji''s dragon claws, brutally crushed, and all turned into the Origin of Demonic Qi, which he absorbed into the Mount Sea World.


    In the midst of the dark cloud, tens of thousands of Demonic Bats had arranged the Fierce Evil Formation, fiercely assaulting the members of the Eternal Life Sect.


    "Hold on, don''t panic. Our friends from the Wuji Dao Sect have already agreed to help us!"


    Among the ten talents of the Eternal Life Sect, a powerful figure always sat cross-legged in the void¡ªan exceptionally handsome young man with a steadfast, immovable air between his brows.


    A radiant glow burst forth above his head.


    It formed a earthy-yellow shield, solid as a wall of bronze and iron, protecting everyone within and shielding them from the harm of the Demonic Bats.


    Thuwp!


    But there were too many Demonic Bats, some of them formidable foes.


    With each attack, the young man''s complexion grew paler, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, showing he was forcefully enduring.


    The aura he radiated was extremely strong; his strength could be compared to an Immortal Ranking Genius, clearly a leader among his peers.


    "Oh no, among the Demonic Bats, several fierce figures that were originally raiding the formation struck, unleashing the Unlimited Dark Light. I had not imagined it could be this terrifying."


    The young leader suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, the protective shield shook as if on the verge of collapse, and the pressure spiked in an instant.


    "Damn it! Attack them, relieve some of the pressure on Mentor Brother!" Within the shield, the protected disciples unleashed their Great Divine Powers, attacking the three Demonic Bat leaders with strength nearing the peak of the Divine Transforming Early Stage.


    The Demonic Bats, as the Demonic Beasts under the Heavenly Demon, possessed vast Divine Skills, blessed by the Demon Ancestor, with an innate Divine Power embedded in the soul imprints.


    With a flap of their wings, the Unlimited Dark Light cascaded like a waterfall, furiously pouring down.


    All the attacks from the Divine Skills were instantly obliterated.


    Their counterattacks were even more ferocious, the wings of the three Demonic Bats joined together, merging into an even larger bat with swirling black flames enveloping its body.


    This Cultivation Technique was eerily similar to the Heavenly Demon''s fusion technique.


    The enormous Demonic Bat spat black flames from its mouth, which actually pierced right through the energy shield maintained by the Eternal Life Sect''s leader, landing on the disciples within.


    In an instant, the disciples clutched their heads, their screams of agony echoing one after another.


    Strangely, the black flames did not scorch their clothes or flesh, but they brought excruciating pain.


    "It''s bad, it''s a Primordial Spirit Attack!" exclaimed one disciple, his complexion turning pale.


    "Ah, Mentor Brother, be careful! The black flames of this Demonic Bat can burn the Primordial Spirit," another disciple screamed in agony.


    "Everyone, steady your spirits!" declared one disciple with a shout.


    "This is bad! Never would I have imagined these three Demonic Bats could be so fierce. Now that we have requested the assistance of Wuji Dao Sect''s friends, I fear it might bring them harm as well," the young leader said with a worried expression.


    "Mentor Brother, you''re powerful enough to break out on your own. There''s no need to continue to deplete your vital energy for us. You can''t protect all of us by yourself. If this goes on, your internal Dao Qi will run out, and not only will we die, but even you will have trouble escaping," a disciple urged anxiously.


    "No way! When we entered, we agreed to face all dangers together; how could I abandon you now and leave alone?" The young leader shook his head and clenched his teeth, striving to maintain the shield.


    The next moment, a ball of black flame landed on his head.


    Instantly, his body began to tremble.


    Although he didn''t cry out in pain like the other disciples, his expression turned extremely painful, and even the shield flickered, as if it might vanish at any moment.


    Clearly, he was enduring immense pain.


    But even at this moment, he was still trying to maintain the shield, protecting everyone.


    "This leader of the Eternal Life Sect''s disciples is indeed quite a character!" Zhan Xiao observed all this from a distance and spoke out.


    "Indeed! Judging by the strong aura he''s emitting, he must be someone from the Immortal Ranking," Xuan Chi said indifferently.


    "These three Demonic Bats are truly powerful; possessing a Divine Skill that attacks the Primordial Spirit. If I encountered them, I would have to retreat!" Zhong Jun said with a grave expression.


    "It looks like these ten disciples from the Eternal Life Sect are about to lose," Chu Gang commented with narrowed eyes.


    "Mentor Brother, please go. We can''t hold on much longer. This black flame is too fierce. There''s no need to sacrifice yourself in vain for us," said one of the Eternal Life Sect''s disciples urgently.


    "Shatter for me!"


    Suddenly, amidst countless Demonic Bats, a long and shrill voice shook the heavens, dreadful to hear. The enormous Demonic Bat, while spewing thick black flames, also stretched out a huge foot, which transformed in midair, growing as massive as a mountain and then stomping down fiercely toward the energy shield.


    It was a foot that could tear apart heaven and earth.


    The Demonic Qi roiled. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Bang!


    The foot, like a falling star, smashed down hard onto the shield, immediately shattering it into a rain of energy light, scattering away.


    With the shield broken, the young leader suffered a backlash, turning pale instantly.


    He spewed a mouthful of fresh blood, releasing a primal roar of pain akin to a wounded beast.


    He collapsed in the void, his internal energy thrown into chaos.


    "Mentor Brother Meng!"


    "Mentor Brother Meng, what''s wrong?"

 Chapter 191 Heavenly Demon Strikes, Three Immortal Ranking Geniuses_2

    The geniuses from the Eternal Life Sect were shocked, enduring the soul-burning pain, they rushed forward and surrounded him in the middle."Die, all of you, with your tender flesh!" The gigantic Demonic Bat cackled and swooped down towards the crowd.


    At this dire moment for the disciples of the Eternal Life Sect, suddenly, a thunderous sound resonated in the sky, and the hundreds and thousands of Demonic Bats exploded in mid-air, turning into the most primal Demonic Qi.


    A Sword Qi shot through the air, and the gigantic Demonic Bat was instantly penetrated, leaving a huge hole above its chest.


    Within this hole, the remaining Sword Qi continued to strangle wildly, spouting large swathes of Demonic Qi.


    The expression on the face of the gigantic Demonic Bat became slack, as it looked at its own chest, it let out a long, painful howl.


    A wing touched its chest, and the Unlimited Dark Light appeared, expelling the remaining Sword Qi.


    Then, with an open mouth, countless little demonic bats were sucked into it, turning into energy, and the hole in its chest was instantly repaired.


    Only then did it turn its massive body around.


    "Is this? Has a friend from the Wuji Dao Sect made a move?"


    The people from the Eternal Life Sect saw this scene, and their eyes widened.


    Especially Brother Meng, who stood up in a moment and supported a light screen with both hands again, "This Demonic Bat is the fusion of three bats whose strength is infinitely close to the Gold Ranking. After fusing, its strength almost matches some of the top genius fighters in the Gold Ranking. Who would have thought it would be pierced through by a single blow?


    Among this team of Wuji Dao Sect''s disciples, could there be such an extraordinary person?"


    At that moment, he saw a tall and long figure descending from the sky, his hands grabbing wildly, and numerous Demonic Bats transformed into Demonic Qi and burst open.


    "Human, you kill my offspring, you''re seeking death!" The gigantic Demonic Bat let out an angry roar, turned into a streak of black light traversing among the bats, as if threading them together like a line, and linked all the Demonic Bats together.


    Then they all fused into one, forming a huge Demonic Bat that took up half the sky.


    Its wings spread open, obscuring the heavens, and darkness enveloped everything.


    It commenced an intense battle with the newcomer.


    "Who is this man?"


    "He can actually fight against a Bat King made up of tens of thousands of Demonic Bats."


    "The strength of this King of Demonic Bats is completely on par with the supreme figures in the Immortal Rankings, and he can fight against it without being at a disadvantage. What level has his strength reached? Could he be an Immortal Ranking genius?"


    "Look, he''s so powerful, he''s actually fighting head-on against the King of Demonic Bat!"


    "I didn''t expect that in this team of Wuji Dao Sect, there would be a person from the Immortal Rankings!"


    The disciples of the Eternal Life Sect were shocked in their hearts as they saw that divine-like man take action, fighting fiercely against the King of the Demonic Bats; they all discussed among themselves, and their pressure was greatly reduced.


    That divine-like man was none other than Yang Ji, who was currently engaged in an intense battle with the King of Demonic Bats.


    "The King of Demonic Bats, composed of more than fifty thousand Demonic Bats, with all their strength concentrated into one, is indeed powerful." Facing the King of Demonic Bats, Yang Ji saw through the changes at a glance, even seeing some of the Demonic Bats quite clearly.


    In these Demonic Bats, there were many at the level of Divinity Transformation, with extremely strong strength.


    Ao ao!


    The King of Demonic Bats flapped its wings and let out a sharp sound: "Unlimited Dark Light, die!"


    The wings clapped together, and a beam of dark light was instantly created and shot towards Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji stood steadfast, with the World Force subtly contained in his hands, he struck out with a palm, and in an instant, a dragon made up of World Force roared out, colliding with the dark light, the two dissipating into nothingness in mid-air.


    "Die!"


    The King of Demonic Bats roared in anger, and its body quaked, with the Primal Demon Flame burning fiercely on it, turning into a long river and charging towards Yang Ji.


    "Burning Primordial Spirit''s black flame, interesting. Let''s see if your Primordial Spirit Attack Technique is powerful, or mine is stronger!"


    A faint smile appeared in Yang Ji''s eyes.


    The Yin Yang Energies brewed in his eyes, suddenly transforming into two True Dragons, bursting forth and colliding with the black flame.


    As they crossed each other in mid-air, the Yin Yang Energies entered the head of the King of Demonic Bats, and the black flame landed on Yang Ji.


    However, Yang Ji possessed a powerful Primordial Spirit, and a storm of Primordial Spirit vibrated out, instantly extinguishing the black flame.


    But the King of Demonic Bat didn''t possess such Divine Skills, and the Yin Yang Energies directly slashed onto its Demon Soul.


    In an instant, the King of Demonic Bat screamed miserably. It exploded into millions of streams of Demonic Qi, and within each stream, hundreds of Demonic Bats spewed blood wildly, their bodies cracking and shattering from the tremors.


    The fused King of Demonic Bat disintegrated instantly.


    This move shocked everyone from the Eternal Life Sect to the point where their eyeballs nearly popped out, it was too astonishing.


    Not pausing after a successful strike, Yang Ji made another move, and with one hit, he directly plucked the heads off the three strongest Demonic Bats.


    The World Force surged out, ruthlessly suppressing and grinding them into the Origin of Demonic Qi.


    "Capture!"


    After snatching the heads of the three Demonic Bat leaders, Yang Ji continuously struck out, dashing and weaving through the dark clouds, targeting the scattered Demonic Bats. They began to flee in disorder, but none escaped; all were collected into his palm.


    Once condensed into the Origin of Demonic Qi, they were taken into the Mount Sea World.


    "He alone, has actually slain all these Demonic Bats."


    Seeing this, the disciples of the Eternal Life Sect were overwhelmed with shock, and they could not help but feel elated and overjoyed.


    "Brother Dao, I really owe you big time for this one, if it weren''t for you, we would''ve probably all died at the hands of these Demonic Bats." The young leader of the Eternal Life Sect flew to Yang Ji immediately and gave him a deep bow of gratitude.


    "No need to be so courteous; let''s just say we''re friends!" Yang Ji waved his sleeve, and a gentle breeze lifted the young man up, asking, "What is your name?"


    "My name is Meng Changsheng!" the young man said with a smile, "May I ask for your esteemed name?"


    "I am Yang Ji!"


    "So it''s Brother Yang!" Meng Changsheng said with a smile as he complimented, "Brother Yang''s strength is extraordinary. It seems that you are sure to be one of the True Disciples this time, and you might even be the first."


    "It''s too early to talk about such things!" Yang Ji laughed and shook his head, looking to everyone and saying, "The Battlefield of Inheritances is fraught with danger, and you all are not lightly wounded, you should find a place to recuperate quickly."


    "I was just thinking the same thing!" Meng Changsheng''s expression turned serious, then he gave another bow and said, "I owe Brother Dao a great debt of gratitude for this time, but we did not bring any treasures with us, so we really can''t come up with anything good to offer you right now.


    So, please accept this Jade Talisman, and if you ever have the chance to visit the Longevity World in the future, feel free to contact me, I will definitely repay Brother Dao''s kindness properly!"


    With that, he handed over a Jade Talisman.


    Yang Ji raised his hand to receive it and nodded slightly.


    "Brother Dao, we shall take our leave now!" Meng Changsheng bowed deeply once more to Yang Ji, then led his people away from the spot.


    "Senior brother, what do we do now? Before we came in, the elders said to be careful of the Heavenly Demons, and we didn''t expect these Heavenly Demons to actually be hunting the geniuses from our Taichu World." Yan Zhan and the others saw the disciples of the Eternal Life Sect leaving and then flew to Yang Ji''s side.


    "Not good, danger!" Suddenly, Yang Ji''s expression changed, endless World Force gushed out, and he teleported himself and everyone else several miles away.


    Right at the place they just left, a gigantic black palm print suddenly emerged from the void.


    This palm print smashed the space there into crystalline fragments, and the mountains below exploded into dust, revealing the power behind the strike.


    "This is the Supreme Divine Power of the Heavenly Demon Clan, the Capricorn Divine Palm!"


    Li Yinxue''s face turned extremely grim.


    "Indeed, it''s the Capricorn Divine Palm!"


    A voice carried over from a distance, and in the far-off sky, a shadow flew rapidly towards them.


    Yang Ji recognized the person; it was Tian Xie, the son of a Demon Emperor whom he had encountered at the Training Ground of the Heavenly Demons! sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Yang Ji, I didn''t expect you to be here, how perfect, I must kill you!" A chilling voice enveloped them.


    "He is Tian Xie! He''s the progeny of the Sect Master of the Heavenly Demon Sect, the Heavenly Fiend Demon Emperor and he''s among the people on the Immortal Ranking!" Li Yinxue exclaimed with a changed expression.


    "I didn''t expect the Heavenly Demons to find us so quickly!" Chu Gang''s expression was grave.


    "Tian Xie, is this the boy you captured alive last time?" Suddenly, two rounds of hearty laughter came flying in, and two domineering figures rushed towards them at great speed, emitting an aura that was in no way inferior to Tian Xie''s.


    "Are these two Heavenly Demons also geniuses on the Immortal Ranking?" The hearts of everyone clenched tightly as they suddenly felt suffocated.

 Chapter 301 192 Chapter Intense Battle

    ```"Who are you?" Yang Ji asked calmly, lifting his gaze to the two people beside Tian Xie.


    "So you''re Yang Ji? In such a plight, you''re still remarkably composed!" The man to the right of Tian Xie said with piercing eyes, eyeing Yang Ji as though his gaze were a sword. He stood nine feet tall with a broad skeleton; his shoulders seemed to prop up the sky, and his large hands appeared as if they could dominate the world.


    "Interesting, quite interesting!" The man to the left of Tian Xie looked at Yang Ji and chuckled as he spoke,


    "Normally, for insignificant ants like you, we''d not waste our breath. We''d just crush you with one finger, without wasting any time. But in consideration of you once having subdued Tian Xie, I''ll allow you to die with some understanding."


    "My name is Xing Xiong! His is Mo Jie!" He said, pointing at the man who spoke before.


    Xing Xiong''s face bore an arrogant look, his brows brewing with a hint of sinister energy. A Demon Rune mark between his eyebrows lent his entire presence a wildly evil charm.


    He and Mo Jie, both unrivaled in elegance, had the supreme dignity of dominating the world.


    "The Xing Xiong of the Primordial Demon Sect? The Mo Jie of the Divine Hall of Nine Demon? It really is you!" Zhong Jun''s face changed as he spoke.


    "You have some insight to have heard of our great names," Xing Xiong said with a light chuckle.


    "Senior Brother, both of these men are from the Immortal Ranking, with very powerful strengths." Feeling the pressing aura of the two men, Shang Guanwu''s face went a shade paler.


    "Senior Brother!"


    Swish, swish, swish, swish!


    Suddenly, twenty-seven streaks of light flew rapidly from afar, landing behind Tian Xie and the others.


    The crowd looked up and saw that the twenty-seven Heavenly Demons who had just arrived all exuded formidable auras, among them were seventeen Golden List Geniuses.


    Such power was simply breathtaking.


    Xuan Chi and others could not help but turn pale.


    Their gazes towards Yang Ji and others were utterly cold, as if looking at ants, without any flicker of emotion.


    "It''s bad, who would have thought that besides these three Immortal Ranking Geniuses, the Heavenly Demon Clan would bring so many masters. Senior Brother, what should we do now?" Ye Qiuyu''s beautiful countenance changed as she turned to Yang Ji.


    "This time, the Primordial Demon Sect, Heavenly Demon Sect, and Divine Hall of Nine Demon, the three sects are joined together to deliver a devastating blow to all the geniuses of the Taichu World in this true disciple examination. I want none of the geniuses from the Taichu World to return home," Xing Xiong said with a smirk, as if discussing something trivial.


    Facing three Immortal Ranking Geniuses, seventeen Golden List Geniuses, and ten Silver List Geniuses; such power, any team from the Taichu World would despair upon encountering it, with virtually no chance of victory.


    This kind of matchup was a sure kill!


    "Let me crush Yang Ji, and vent the spite for my junior brother Tian Xie," Xing Xiong chuckled, his eyes then shifting to the others beside Yang Ji, and he said indifferently, "As for the other ants, they''re not worth mentioning. Let my subordinates divide them and feast later."


    "Thank you, Senior Brother!" A group of Heavenly Demons voiced together.


    "This place seems rather lively!" Suddenly, a voice transmitted from the void. Everyone looked and, before they knew it, Xu Yan was already leisurely sitting on a clump of clouds, the corners of his mouth curling into a mysterious smile.


    "Is that Xu Yan! Did the Heavenly Demon come looking for us because Xu Yan led the way?" Shang Guanwu cried out in alarm.


    "You little girl better not talk nonsense. I''m just here for the excitement, without any involvement in your grievances," Xu Yan said with a straight face and a smile.


    "Senior Brother, don''t trust this guy''s words," Shang Guanwu whispered to Yang Ji.


    "I, Xu Yan, always act openly and honorably. Why would I need to use others to deal with you? Little girl, don''t pin baseless accusations on me," Xu Yan feigned a serious expression.


    "Senior Brother, this guy often launches sneak attacks, his words are unreliable," Shang Guanwu glanced at him and whispered to Yang Ji.


    "..." Upon hearing this, Xu Yan''s forehead involuntarily showed a trace of annoyance.


    "It wasn''t him," Yang Ji said after looking at him for a moment.


    "See, your Senior Brother understands. I''m just here for the show," Xu Yan said leisurely with a laugh.


    "The Taixu World, Xu Yan?" Mo Jie''s glance lifted slightly, and he frowned narrowly.


    "Mo Jie, my friend, I bear no malice towards either side. I truly came here just for the excitement. Continue on, don''t mind me!" Xu Yan conveyed a friendly smile to Mo Jie.


    "This guy, could he be planning a sneak attack later?" mused Shang Guanwu, her nose wrinkling slightly.


    "This is not about a sneak attack; it''s that we are in a dire situation with the Heavenly Demon right in front of us. We should be thinking about how to break out of this!" Li Yinxue said gravely.


    "Yang Ji, you''re powerful enough to escape; they might not be able to stop you. Take us into the Mount Sea World and then break out and leave. This may be the only way out," Yan Zhan was a good friend of Yang Ji''s for hundreds of years and spoke without the reserve typical of others. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "They can''t stop him? Hahahahaha, we can''t stop him?" Xing Xiong seemed to hear the funniest joke, and he burst into loud laughter.


    "Such ants, I could crush them all in one hand. If not for the fact that he once subdued Tian Xie, I''d want to play with him a bit and would''ve crushed him a long time ago," Xing Xiong said contemptuously.


    "Escape? Why bother? Just kill them all and be done with it," Yang Ji said calmly.


    "..." After a silence,


    A group of Heavenly Demons burst into a roaring laughter.


    ```

 Chapter 192 Fierce Battle_2

    "Has this man gone mad? Who does he think he is, the reincarnation of the Immortal King? Strutting around the sect, praised as a genius, has he forgotten his own weight? Such trash, I could kill with a flick of my finger; there''s no need for Brother Xing to make a move." A Heavenly Demon, renowned as a Golden List Genius, sneered as he spoke."Hahahaha! Yang Ji, I actually had a bit of appreciation for you, for your ability to suppress Tian Xie, but now, you seem to have become a bit too arrogant, to the point of madness. You want to kill us? Am I hearing this right?" Xing Xiong jeered.


    "Do you think our brother Tian Xie is still the same as before? He has cultivated in the Demon Realm for hundreds of years, has been blessed by the Demon Ancestor, and has bathed in the Unlimited Demon Light. He has been transformed from the inside out and now possesses vast Divine Skills.


    With a wave of his hand, he can suppress you." Mo Jie scoffed, not missing the chance to mock Tian Xie in the process.


    "Why waste words on such an ant? Why not just crush him to death swiftly?" Tian Xie, disgruntled by being made fun of by the others, turned to stare at Yang Ji and spoke coldly, "A lowly ant like him doesn''t deserve my action. To move a finger against him would be the greatest insult to me."


    Facing the contempt and ridicule of a clan of Heavenly Demons, Yang Ji remained calm and said indifferently, "Who among you will die first?"


    "I must say, you are extremely arrogant! Initially, I planned to crush you with a finger, but now, I''ve changed my mind. I won''t kill you. Instead, I plan to imprison you, and torture you with various methods every day, to let you wish for death without release!" Xing Xiong said with a laugh that was full of anger.


    "Then you shall die first!" Yang Ji stood suspended in the air, staring at Xing Xiong, and suddenly, his gaze swept over Tian Xie and Mo Jie, "To save me the trouble, you might as well all take action together, lest I have to kill three times."


    "This fellow... These are three characters from the Immortal List, who together are unbeatable. And he shows no fear? Does he have some other ace up his sleeve? Interesting, very interesting. Let me see what else you have up your sleeve," Xu Yan said, breaking into a faint smile after his initial shock.


    "You''re courting death!"


    Finally, Xing Xiong couldn''t hold back any longer. "Demon God''s Hand!" S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With a shake of his palm, a vast Primal Demonic Qi spread out, and in the air above, it condensed into a pitch-black gigantic hand, spanning the void. Each finger, made from tens of thousands of Dao Talismans, held astonishing power, and with a press down in the air, it ruthlessly crushed down at Yang Ji.


    This palm, like Tian Xie''s previous Capricorn Divine Palm, was also a Supreme Divine Power with the might of enveloping the void and suppressing all directions, leaving Yang Ji with no escape and no place to hide.


    Yang Ji stood motionless as the Demon God''s Hand pressed down. The sound of space quaking and breaking echoed from the heavens, extending spatial cracks all the way before him, yet his expression did not change in the slightest.


    Whoosh!


    Suddenly, when the Demon God''s Hand was just about a zhang away from his face, a colossal Sword Light suddenly appeared before his eyes.


    Guided by his divine sense, countless Sword Qis from the Sword Realm converged into this Sword Light. As soon as it manifested, it collided with the Demon God''s Hand.


    The sharp Sword Qi instantly shredded the Demon God''s Hand to pieces, and the remaining Sword Qi continued upward, streaking towards Xing Xiong.


    "Hm?" Xing Xiong''s pupils shrank. This move had unexpectedly failed to obliterate Yang Ji, catching him off guard. With a wave of his sleeve, he directly shattered the approaching Sword Qi.


    Just as he was ready to exert his Divine Skills again, an enormous Sword Light abruptly appeared before him again. The sharp Sword Qi pierced through his skin, and blood oozed out instantly.


    "What? What sword technique is this?"


    Xing Xiong was taken aback, his body staggering back, as the Demon Rune on his forehead shot out beams of Demonic Qi, smashing the Sword Light fiercely.


    "Be careful, that''s the Immortal Sword Sect''s Great Sword Realm Art. It can sense the Sword Realm anytime and anywhere, bringing together Sword Light wherever the divine sense reaches. It''s extremely unpredictable," Mo Jie recognized the Divine Power at once.


    "So, this move is called the Great Sword Realm Art?" Xu Yan muttered to himself.


    "This kid is not simple. Be careful not to be suppressed by him, lest you end up like Tian Xie!" Mo Jie said, though it was unclear whether he intended to taunt or warn.


    "Suppress me?" Xing Xiong laughed in anger, "Witness my Unlimited Demon Light. With my Demonic Qi as protection, let''s see how his Sword Qi can harm me."


    After just one exchange, Xing Xiong felt a surge of pressure deep within. From "crushing an ant" to "crushing with a finger," his rhetoric had shifted to "let''s see how he can harm me!"


    Indeed, he felt the extraordinary strength of Yang Ji.


    His Demon Soul shook, and he immediately raised a cover of night-like Demonic Qi around him, this "Unlimited Demon Light" similar to the "Azure Sky Immortal Armor" in being a defensive Supreme Divine Power.


    "To death!"


    But Yang Ji was unafraid. He closed the distance and appeared right before Xing Xiong, his claw striking out and transforming into five Black Dragons, tearing into Xing Xiong''s body.


    Chi chi chi!


    A burst of elemental energy collided.


    This Unlimited Dark Light was indeed formidable; when he clawed down, it unexpectedly failed to penetrate his defense.


    But the claw wrapped with immense force that immediately flipped Xing Xiong over.


    "This is the Nine Nether Claw!" Tian Xie''s expression turned grim as he saw Yang Ji deploying this divine skill, the coldness in his eyes growing even more intense.


    "He managed to suppress Tian Xie in the past, it seems it was no accident!" Seeing Yang Ji''s strength, Mo Jie''s eyes turned cold as he inwardly remarked.


    "Damn it!" Xing Xiong had not anticipated that Yang Ji would be so arrogantly domineering, striking so tyrannically without fear of him and directly bombarding him at close range.


    Similarly, he was no benevolent character, a vicious killing intent flashing between his eyes, his aura surging violently.


    The demon rune mark between his eyebrows suddenly brightened, dark light surged, and then it transformed into a demon shadow only one inch tall.


    This demon shadow sat cross-legged, clad in black gold robes, resembling a supreme Demon Ancestor. As soon as it appeared, it emitted a world-shocking aura.


    Boom!


    The demon shadow released rings of black halos, actually forcing back Yang Ji''s aura inch by inch.


    "Die!" Xing Xiong bellowed furiously, his aura merging with that of the forehead demon shadow, and he fiercely punched towards Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji neither dodged nor evaded, lashing out with a fierce punch of his own. In the collision between their punches, the space layered like brickwork was peeled away, then shattered, twisted by the tremendous force.


    A terrifying storm swept through.


    Under this punch, both men staggered backward, stepping into the void, but Yang Ji notably lost his footing, taking an extra step back.


    "What''s going on? How are you not dead after such a punch?" Xing Xiong couldn''t believe it.


    Yang Ji was even more surprised. His previous punch was infused with fifty percent of the World Force, and he had thought it would blast Xing Xiong to pieces, yet after punching, he still ended up taking an extra step back.


    "The Mark of the Demon Ancestor is indeed no trifling matter! A small mark, containing so much Demonic Qi, actually surpasses the Origin of ten Demon Emperors. This mark actually boosts your combat power and enhances your strength," Yang Ji commented in astonishment.


    "You actually recognize the Mark of the Demon Ancestor!" Xing Xiong was taken aback, then quickly became more ferocious, "Having unleashed the Mark of the Demon Ancestor, you should be proud to die by my fist!"


    "I''ve just utilized fifty percent of the Mark of the Demon Ancestor''s power, so now, die for me!"


    Xing Xiong spoke coldly, facing Yang Ji; he ripped with both hands, making a beeline for the chest, intending to use the power enhanced by the Mark of the Demon Ancestor to tear Yang Ji apart, turning him into fragments.


    "Mark of the Demon Ancestor, Demon Ancestor''s Blessing, divine skill power boost, strength boost!" Yang Ji, with his gaze fixed on the demon shadow, completely disregarded the hands striking at him and instead threw a fierce punch towards Xing Xiong.


    Boom!


    Their collision was earth-shattering.


    Yang Ji unleashed all of the World Force at his disposal, and with a single punch, he actually blasted Xing Xiong away.


    Spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, his face was filled with disbelief.


    "What? Xing Xiong utilized the full strength of the Mark of the Demon Ancestor, yet he couldn''t withstand his punch?" Mo Jie was astonished.


    "Such powerful World Force, how could he possess such terrifying World Force?" Tian Xie''s pupils constricted as he exclaimed.

 Chapter 193 The Great Method of Life and Death Transference! Where is My Sword!

    "Impossible, how can I not suppress you after invoking the Mark of the Demon Ancestor with all its power?" Xing Xiong was sent flying by a punch, completely frenzied."The Mark of the Demon Ancestor is indeed formidable, actually increasing your strength and the power of your Divine Skills." S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "But you are too weak!"


    "The so-called ''all its power'' is merely the ''all'' you are capable of summoning. The vast energy contained within the Mark of the Demon Ancestor, you''ve only summoned a mere hair of it."


    Yang Ji looked disdainful, stretched out a finger, and shook it at him, hoping to crush his spirit.


    As he spoke, he suddenly moved, a streak of golden light like lightning tearing through the night sky, unpredictable as a ghost, and inscrutable like the Heavenly Secret, instantly appearing in front of Xing Xiong.


    The World Fist smashed down mercilessly.


    Bang!


    Caught off guard, the flushed-faced Xing Xiong immediately took a heavy hit, flying out like a sandbag and smashing heavily onto the ground.


    Dust splattered, and when he steadied himself again, his face was ashen, his clothes were in disarray, and his composure was completely lost.


    "A minor character like you dares to say you could crush me with one finger?"


    "The Mark of the Demon Ancestor is wasted on you, tarnished and dimmed. Even a pig would be stronger than you!"


    "An ant like you can''t even take one of my punches, why would the Demon Ancestor bless you? He might as well bless a pig."


    "A treasure like the Mark of the Demon Ancestor should belong to a person of great talent like me, an ant like you is unworthy of possessing it."


    Yang Ji''s words were like sharp swords, relentlessly piercing Xing Xiong''s mind.


    At this moment, his body radiated with brilliant light, overflowed with Immortal Light, making him appear like a Supreme Immortal King who shone through the ages.


    A stark contrast to the disheveled figure of Xing Xiong below.


    It was as if a true Immortal King was looking down upon an ant.


    "Yang Ji, you''re courting death!" Xing Xiong erupted with rage, even his eyes were twitching.


    The veins in his hands bulged, and his vital energy exploded, causing his robes to flutter loudly.


    The sky above his head darkened as though doomsday had arrived, the atmosphere oppressively heavy, terrifying.


    The ant in his eyes had become a dragon, looking down upon him, something he couldn''t accept.


    Crackle!


    Fury burnt within Xing Xiong, his power exploded throughout his body, his physique shook, and his robes shattered to reveal a bare and explosively muscular body.


    Boom!


    A colossal black light surged from the ground, bursting forth with endless might that reached the heavens, and in an instant, it was upon Yang Ji.


    At this moment, the rage on Xing Xiong''s face had disappeared, replaced by a cruel and grim smile.


    The Demon Shadow in his brow surged with black light, and his bare body was etched with innumerable Demon Runes, forming patterns that were engraved onto his body.


    Black light poured into the Demon Runes, instantly activating the Primordial Demon God Formation, which, with the formation''s power, caused his strength to erupt like a geyser, with the black halo rapidly expanding.


    Connecting once again with the breath of the Mark of the Demon Ancestor, his power doubled.


    "Yang Ji, you have indeed surprised me, but this is where it ends. You should take pride in dying by my full-powered strike," Xing Xiong sneered, unleashing the Devil God Fist, displaying boundless confidence.


    This punch was terrifying, with a towering momentum and radiant black light that burst forth with an unprecedented sevenfold battle strength, two times more than what Xu Yan achieved after fusing with the Void Dao Chart.


    Wherever the fist passed, space itself was crushed, and even time and space were slightly twisted.


    Yet Yang Ji''s expression remained unchanged, a slight smile even graced his lips, which caused Xing Xiong a momentary pause. His cruel smile grew wider and his fist faster and fiercer, because he believed that Yang Ji absolutely couldn''t withstand his fully powered punch.


    This punch, augmented by the Primordial Demon God Formation and tied to the Mark of the Demon Ancestor, achieved a terrifying sevenfold battle strength.


    Such a punch was enough to obliterate an Immortal Ranking Genius.


    "My world, come forth!" For the first time in battle, Yang Ji projected his world outward where the air was as heavy as mercury. The world''s envelopment, akin to the firmament itself, pressed down relentlessly.


    All around trembled, and space itself collapsed under the weight of the world''s suppression.


    The True Rigidity Dharma Aspect suddenly opened its eyes, its enormous fingers pointing out, concentrating dozens of Divine Skills and harnessing the power of an entire world.


    It was further amplified threefold by the Three Immortals Formation inscribed on the world''s crystal walls, enhancing all the power and might of the Divine Skills.


    Boom!


    In the blink of an eye, such a finger collided fiercely with Xing Xiong''s punch.


    A blast of vital energy erupted, surging in all directions.


    The moment Xing Xiong''s fist touched the finger, it shattered at a visibly rapid pace.


    The True Rigidity finger continued unabated, piercing straight through his arm and then, with the ease of uprooting dead wood, Bang! severely punctured his chest.


    Nothing could stop this finger; all was as fragile as tofu.


    "Pfft! How can your world be so strong?" Xing Xiong spat out a mouthful of blood, utterly horrified. "This is impossible, you''re just at Divinity Transformation, how could you condense such a powerful world? This can''t be possible?"


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    During his shock, the True Rigidity Dharma Aspect pierced through his chest and, with supreme power, grabbed his body fiercely with five fingers.


    Crack, crack, crack! Under that boundless might, the Unlimited Dark Light protecting his body vanished in an instant, and the Devil God Armor formed by the Primordial Demon God Formation runes exploded into fragments.


    The True Rigidity Dharma Aspect''s power was simply unmatchable; to it, sevenfold battle strength was as thin as paper, easily pierced.


    "Ahh!" Accompanied by a scream, Xing Xiong lay in the palm of the True Rigidity Great Hand like an ant.

 Chapter 193 The Great Method of Life and Death Transference! Where is My Sword!_2

    An overwhelming oppression enveloped him like the heavens above, every pore on his body suffocating, his demon soul trembling; he could not move a single bit.Suffocation, despair, fear, powerlessness!


    These were feelings he had never experienced before, surging out wildly from the depths of his soul.


    Endless pressure rolled over from a peer, crushing mercilessly.


    At this moment, Yang Ji seemed like a god, high above, invincible.


    Xing Xiong plunged into deep despair, all his methods obliterated by such a pointing, by such a grasp.


    The pride of being a supreme genius shattered at this moment, like glass violently bursting apart.


    "Ants will always be ants, did you think the strength of the ''Primordial Demon God Formation'' boosted by the ''Mark of the Demon Ancestor'' could suppress me?" Yang Ji had already seen through everything, his expression maintaining its usual disdain and contempt.


    But to Xing Xiong at this moment, that was a billion critical hits.


    The word "ants," like a boulder, crashed heavily onto his mind.


    "Ah, Yang Ji, I am going to kill you!"


    Xing Xiong let out an irrational roar, his body erupting with destructive power, especially the demon shadow between his brows, which suddenly unleashed a beam of demonic light capable of piercing the heavens, attempting to deliver a fatal blow to Yang Ji.


    "An ant trying to shake a tree, how ridiculously overconfident!" Yang Ji''s expression was cold as he raised his hand, crushing the demonic light, and with fingers like drills, he fiercely plunged into Xing Xiong''s forehead, ruthlessly yanking out the Mark of the Demon Ancestor.


    "Ah!" Xing Xiong immediately screamed in agony; the Mark of the Demon Ancestor was connected to his demon soul, and having it violently removed tore the soul apart. A large bloody hole appeared on his forehead, spurting blood crazily, soaking his face, dyeing the sky red. He looked terrifying and pitiable at that moment.


    "This guy, he''s too brutal!" Xu Yan''s eyes twitched, his expression grave as he muttered unconsciously, "I should''ve thought of this earlier. The World Force he wielded was so terrifying, wouldn''t projecting his world be even more so? If he had enveloped me with his world projection earlier, could I have broken free from the suppression with my integration into the Void Chart?"


    His expression fluctuated, his gaze flickering, as he felt the oppression brought by Yang Ji''s world projection and continued to calculate.


    Eventually, his expression changed subtly, "This fellow, he''s a monster. Luckily, he didn''t come after me back then. No, that''s not right, he couldn''t have caught up with me."


    Xu Yan was startled, coming to this realization, he finally calmed down.


    "The Mark of the Demon Ancestor, equivalent to the Origin of Demonic Qi of ten Demon Emperors, is a good thing!" Yang Ji smiled and stowed it away with a flip of his hand.


    "Did Senior Brother actually suppress Xing Xiong?"


    Shang Guanwu and the others had their eyes wide open; this was even more shocking than defeating Xu Yan; this was genuine suppression.


    Xing Xiong''s screams were still echoing in the sky.


    They all knew Yang Ji was powerful, comparable to an Immortal Ranking Genius.


    But each being on the Immortal Ranking is a blessed child of heaven, terrifyingly powerful, and it is normal for them to have victories and defeats against each other. However, suppression, that was truly shocking.


    They had never imagined their Senior Brother could be so formidable, catching everyone by surprise.


    "That Xing Xiong, with the ''Primordial Demon God Formation'' boosting the ''Mark of the Demon Ancestor'', could strike with sevenfold combat power. If I were to face it, I could die ten thousand times over. Yet, such a punch was exploded by a single point from Yang Ji. Has he become so strong? Has he exceeded the Immortal Ranking, standing in his own league?


    Has the gap widened to such an extent?" Xuan Chi screamed hysterically in his mind, his body trembling slightly.


    "What?" All of this happened in the blink of an eye, from Xing Xiong going all out to being suppressed, it all took an incredibly short amount of time. The Heavenly Demon Clan was still in shock, and it was difficult for them to come back to their senses.


    "Ah, Mo Jie, save me!" Xing Xiong''s voice was filled with anguish.


    Mo Jie, with his pupils dilated, finally regained his senses, his face extremely grim, now taking action as well.


    "You dare to be fierce, little ant, die now!" Yang Ji''s eyes turned cold, his True Rigidity Dharma Aspect squeezing fiercely, and the World Force concentrated between his fingers crushed Xing Xiong mercilessly.


    But the next moment, Xing Xiong did not die. Instead, he manifested beside Tian Xie, looking exceedingly weak.


    "Hm? Life and Death Reversal Technique? Equivalent to the legendary life-saving amulet, one person with two lives?" Yang Ji eyed the lingering information in the air, frowning slightly, he said inwardly with some emotion,


    "The bizarre cultivation techniques of the Heavenly Demon Clan are indeed numerous, like the ''Life and Death Reincarnation Technique,'' the ''Transmigration and Transposition Technique,'' the ''Heavenly Demon Alien Heart Unification Technique,'' the ''Life and Death Reversal Technique.'' It turns out Xing Xiong has achieved such a technique, worthy of being an Immortal Ranking figure, with exceptional talent."


    In an instant, Yang Ji regretted not capturing him alive to force out the techniques, rather than thinking of squeezing him to death.


    And as he pondered, Mo Jie had already arrived to kill.


    "How dare a little ant act viciously, die now!"


    Mo Jie swung both hands, and a massive black handprint soared through the air.


    Yang Ji watched with cold eyes as he fiercely thrust out his World Fist.


    Boom!


    The massive black handprint was directly shattered, dissipating into smoke and clouds.


    Yang Ji burst forth from the black mist as if an Immortal King had descended. With a mere thought, the power of the world spread out, attempting to seal the space and prevent Mo Jie from escaping.


    "Am I an ant?" A murderous light shone in Yang Ji''s eyes. "Let''s see how you, the so-called giant, will be burst apart by an ant."


    "Demon God Palm!"


    Mo Jie unleashed a series of divine palms, each one pitch black. The world quickly turned dark as the palm prints collided with Yang Ji''s World Fist once again.


    The explosion of vital energy caused a series of wild surges throughout heaven and earth.


    Yang Ji let out a long howl as the world force turned into a giant hand, tearing through the vital energy frenzy and closing in on Mo Jie.


    "Demon God Saber!"


    Seeing Yang Ji''s ferocious approach, the well-aware Mo Jie manifested a crescent moon-like black saber light over his body.


    The saber light fluctuated unpredictably, engraved with various black runes. It was actually a powerful mid-grade Demonic Artifact that quietly appeared in his hand.


    With a vibrating slash, a sharp blade of black runes formed and cut through Yang Ji''s world force, continuing its relentless trajectory towards him.


    "This saber fits him perfectly; it must be his Lifebound Magic Treasure, capable of unleashing extraordinary power. Be cautious!"


    Yan Zhan''s cool voice rang out, warning Yang Ji.


    "This saber is indeed formidable!" Yang Ji, unflinching, fiercely pounded with his World Fist, daring to clash with the mid-grade Demonic Artifact, a saber that could cut through all things, with his bare palm.


    "Boy, you dare to withstand my Demon Blade? My Demon Blade, forged from Demon Steel and blessed by the Demon Lord, is indestructible. You''re courting death!"


    Enraged by the charging Yang Ji, Mo Jie''s saber light shifted, concentrated with a gulp, and a black saber light was unleashed, so sharp it was suffocating, casting a sword technique capable of destroying heaven and earth.


    Fist met saber light.


    Sss!


    Golden runes surged over Yang Ji''s fist, sparking a series of sparks.


    "Hm? Your body''s toughness rivals that of a Dao Device! Have you cultivated divine body-refining skills?"


    Mo Jie was momentarily stunned, then sneered, "However, it''s useless. All divine body-refining skills are extremely difficult to cultivate and require time to perfect. How long have you been cultivating them? Barely a thousand years, and you think you can withstand my Demon Blade forged from Demon Steel?"


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    Indeed, as soon as he finished speaking,


    A tearing sound came from the sky, and the saber light he slashed out was so sharp it reached the pinnacle, tearing open Yang Ji''s fist wrapped in world force, splattering bright red blood on the spot.


    "This Demon Steel truly lives up to its reputation as a top material for forging; its blade can break my divine skills and even wound my arm. Truly extraordinary!"


    Yang Ji looked at the bloodstain appearing on the back of his hand, paused in his actions, and shouted, "Where is my sword?"


    "Hahaha, master, here I come!"


    A dragon roar suddenly resounded from within his Inner World. Following that, a giant black True Dragon flew out, circling excitedly around him, roaring enthusiastically, nuzzling against him.


    This excited creature was none other than the "Zhe Long Sword"!


    "Master, you finally thought of me! Don''t worry, hold me, and we will certainly burst it apart!" With a roar from Zhe Long, it turned into a streak of light that fell into Yang Ji''s palm, transforming into a sword with an edge sharp enough to be revealed to the world. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhe Long Sword, this creature, was once very proud and even tried to escape.


    But after so many years, having witnessed Yang Ji''s extraordinary and invincible nature, it had become entirely submissive.


    Now that it had the chance to make an appearance, it was extremely excited and naturally wanted to perform.

 Chapter 194 Bridge of Life and Death! Insect, I let you live a few more days.

    Yang Ji held the Zhe Long Sword calmly, watching Mo Jie.Without any words, their invisible auras clashed.


    The blade''s radiance and the Sword Qi stirred in the air.


    At this moment, there was no need to say anything more, only a battle would suffice.


    Hiss!


    The Zhe Long Sword in Yang Ji''s hand trembled violently before suddenly taking flight, soaring into the sky. At this instant, the once dull Zhe Long Sword, like a shocking rainbow piercing the heavens, lit up the whole sky.


    It was too dazzling!


    The Sword Light hurt the eyes, the Zhe Long Sword was like a swimming dragon, circling in the sky.


    It fiercely struck toward Mo Jie.


    The Sword Light, like bolts of silk, resembled Shocking Thunder cleaving down from the sky, blinding and brilliant. The intense Sword Qi wove into a net of death, the sound of its magnificence was astounding.


    Mo Jie''s eyes flashed with a cold gleam as he said in a concentrated voice, "Sword Control Technique?"


    This was by no means the Sword Control Technique; instead, Yang Ji was controlling the sword with his divine consciousness.


    Mo Jie, holding the Demon Blade, unleashed eighteen slashes, their dazzling light like falling stars illuminating the sky.


    Clang clang clang!


    The thunderous clash of metal reverberated incessantly, the Demon Blade and the Zhe Long Sword colliding, sparking a shower of sparks.


    All of this happened as quickly as lightning.


    Mo Jie''s body had turned into a faint black gleam, while the Demon Blade and the Zhe Long Sword tore through the air with earth-shaking Sword Light.


    It was as if giant waterfalls were crisscrossing the sky: that was the blade Qi and the Sword Qi, dancing across the heavens.


    The aura was majestic, the power extremely tremendous.


    The ground shattered, the sky trembled.


    With the thirty-third slash, Mo Jie knocked the Zhe Long Sword out of the air, back into Yang Ji''s hands.


    The moment he gripped the Zhe Long Sword, Yang Ji''s Unparalleled Sword Soul fully awakened, and his entire being became sharp as a drawn sword, exuding an incredibly powerful oppressive force.


    Chime!


    The Sword Light burst forth, and Yang Ji stepped forward.


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    The Zhe Long Sword swung in his hand, releasing thick Sword Qi like roaring, churning galaxies, pouring down irresistibly, almost splitting the heavens.


    The Sword Qi shredded the sky in every direction.


    The dazzling Sword Light was overwhelmingly powerful, the magnitude of force unimaginable.


    Cold light flickered in Mo Jie''s eyes as he grasped the blade with both hands and leapt into the air, then facing the oncoming Sword Qi, he began his counterattack.


    Clang!


    When Sword Qi collided with the blade light, it was as if the Zhe Long Sword had struck the Demon Blade itself.


    The clear sound of metal striking metal even carried a metallic tremor.


    The blinding light that erupted in the air made it impossible to open one''s eyes, and the violent energy swept across the sky like raging waves and storms, causing the earth itself to crack.


    It was as if the heavens and earth were shaking!


    Mo Jie swept through the air, his Demon Blade continuing its diagonal strike at Yang Ji, aiming straight for his waist.


    The blade light, like a rainbow, swept downwards, dazzlingly brilliant.


    Yang Ji raised his sword in an oblique block, the Zhe Long Sword meeting the Demon Blade. An unusually strange Shocking Sword force trembled up the blade.


    Mo Jie felt as if his entire arm had been struck by lightning.


    Immediately after, a fierce light propagated along the Zhe Long Sword, enveloping his whole arm, nearly causing the Demon Blade to fly from his grip.


    What Yang Ji displayed was the Shocking Sword Dao combined with the Dao of Li Sword.


    Clang!


    The Protective Demon Qi suddenly burst forth, the blade''s light on the Demon Blade becoming even more blinding.


    Mo Jie pushed back the powerful shaking force and the intense fiery energy. In the moment he soared into the sky, he swung his hand backward for a slash aimed at Yang Ji''s neck.


    A gleam of light swept by, but only struck a residual image.


    Yang Ji, holding the Zhe Long Sword, retreated to avoid the strike, and then the Dao of Qian Sword was unleashed, fiercely strangling toward Mo Jie.


    "Demon God Slash!" Mo Jie executed the Supreme Blade Technique, his blade light tearing through the Sword Qi, aiming a slash straight at Yang Ji''s head.


    The splendid blade light was like an endless ocean, engulfing the heavens with its oppressive fall.


    The space within a hundred-zhang radius was completely covered by the blade light and then shattered, collapsing with a loud boom.


    Yang Ji''s Zhe Long Sword swiftly made its move.


    Clang!


    It barely withstood the sharp blade light.


    However, the confrontation was far from over. The space around Yang Ji suddenly distorted, his Sword Domain unleashed, and the soaring Sword Qi erupted. At this moment, the entire sky was filled with Sword Qi.


    Enveloped by the Sword Domain, sword light was everywhere, no figures to be seen, only the intense Sword Qi stirring.


    The sound of the shattering reverberated continuously, countless Sword Qi furiously strangling, the light so blinding that it was extraordinary.


    The Sword Qi was too dense, the Sword Domain too terrifying!


    Mo Jie was relying entirely on his intuition to wield his blade, feeling where the danger was, his Demon Blade would strike there.


    The intense blade light intertwined with the dazzling Sword Light, forming waves of energy that rampaged across the sky, causing the heavens and earth to lose their color.


    Here, the killing intent soared to the sky, and the edges were dazzlingly brilliant.


    Among thousands of Sword Qi, the words "Gui Cang Sword" burst from Yang Ji''s lips. Gui Cang Sword, encompassing all!>


    Yang Ji appeared, the Zhe Long Sword transforming into a massive dragon roaring menacingly. Clearly visible was his form, but impossible to evade.


    This sword, no barriers between all creation, sealed all directions!


    Boom!


    Mo Jie''s expression was extremely solemn, daring not to have the slightest negligence.


    "Will-driven Demon Blade!" he uttered in a low voice, countering with the Supreme Blade Technique. He slashed, seemingly without any set pattern, as if instinct led that one stroke, a divinely inspired cut, yet its power was earth-shattering! S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Such a slash, understandable by intuition, not by words, seemed like an instinctual battle response, a cut based on mental reflex, and it was set to be the most powerful one yet.


    It must be said, Mo Jie was indeed a genius, worthy of being a character in the Immortal Rankings.

 Chapter 194 Bridge of Life and Death! Insect, I let you live a few more days_2

    ```He had actually mastered such a formidable and mystical blade technique.


    In an instant, the Zhe Long Sword and the Demon Blade fiercely collided.


    At this tense moment, both seemed to be detached from their surroundings.


    Their expressions were calm.


    The all-encompassing Gui Cang Sword finally met Mo Jie''s Will-driven Demon Blade.


    At that moment, an indescribable sense of oppression instantly enveloped everything, as the blade''s radiance and the sword''s light surged into the sky!


    It was exceptionally brilliant in the sky, the phenomenon witnessed by everyone in the area.


    Boom!


    It sounded like Shocking Thunder exploding!


    The soaring blade''s radiance clashed with the Sword Qi, indistinguishable from real lightning, as if it pierced through heaven and earth.


    The earth-shattering strike sent Yang Ji flying away, while Mo Jie merely took three steps back.


    "Your sword technique is ultimately just the Great Divine Power. How can it contend with my Supreme Blade Technique? Die!" Mo Jie sneered, attacking again.


    "Indeed, the Gui Cang Sword Technique ultimately falls short!" Yang Ji muttered lowly before suddenly looking up, his eyes bursting with vigor, "Come at me again!"


    Their gazes were particularly sharp as they once again engaged in combat in the air.


    Demon Blade versus Zhe Long Sword!


    The clanging sounds were endless, as Mo Jie kept unleashing the Will-driven Demon Blade. The blade technique was unpredictable, elusive, and formidable beyond description.


    The sharp blade''s radiance pierced the sky, resembling roaring, surging rivers dominating the heavens.


    Yang Ji was equally valiant, his Sword Light dazzling and piercingly cold.


    Countless rays of light burst forth in the sky, splendid and magnificent, equally terrifying and horrifying.


    Each sweep of his sword was powerful enough to tear through space, annihilating any obstacle. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The fierce battle continued without pause. Amidst the radiance of the blade and the sea of swords, Mo Jie and Yang Ji fought hundreds of rounds, seemingly evenly matched!


    But in truth, Yang Ji was at a disadvantage; the Gui Cang Sword Technique was indeed not a match for the Supreme Blade Technique.


    Clang!


    Mo Jie''s eyes shown brilliantly as he shot forth two dazzling divine lights, his blade fiercely striking Yang Ji and sending him flying, as he shouted coldly, "Is this all you have? Don''t you possess a Supreme Sword Technique? If you abandon the sword and use other Divine Skills, my single blade can break them. How will you fight me?"


    "Alright, let me show you my Supreme Sword Technique!" Yang Ji''s eyes surged with Sword Light as he said coldly, "My body possesses a sword soul. By merging my body with the sword, I am the sword, and the sword is me! Man and sword as one!"


    As he spoke, Yang Ji''s body moved at an unbelievably fast speed, and then he brought his hands together, wielding the Zhe Long Sword as he attacked Mo Jie.


    Mo Jie''s spirit was jolted, as he realized that Yang Ji''s entire body had transformed into a divine sword.


    Brilliant divine light pierced toward him.


    It must be said that Mo Jie truly possessed incredible combat talent, the more dangerous the situation, the calmer he became.


    His mind quickly settled, ascending to a spiritual state of battle in a flash.


    Everything in the world disappeared from his view, only the indestructible divine sword in front of him remained singularly visible in his eyes.


    Mo Jie was frighteningly calm, motionless until the divine sword neared his body. Then his right hand lightly swept out, unleashing an enigmatic and otherworldly blade that was purely instinctive, transcending all constraints!


    He had brought the Will-driven Demon Blade to its utmost limit.


    Clang!


    The Demon Blade collided with the divine sword Yang Ji had become. Mo Jie was struck as if by lightning, instantly flung back and coughing up blood.


    This sword strike, which was not just a fusion of man and sword, but also augmented by the Great Sword Realm Art from the Sword Realm, unleashed a sword Qi of endless power, its might far exceeding the ordinary.


    Yang Ji had won with a single blow, but before he could steady himself,


    a long spear, blazing red and emanating fierce red light as if surrounded by endless rivers of fresh blood was set ablaze, staining half the sky red and sending a streak of blood light flying toward him.


    "Senior brother, be careful of the sneak attack!" Zhong Jun shouted loudly.


    "No one can sneak up on me!" Yang Ji suddenly turned, his eyes showing cold indifference as he raised his hand with a sword strike to block Tian Xie''s jabbing spear.


    The spear attack was thwarted, and Tian Xie''s brow furrowed as he turned back and retreated to stand with Mo Jie.


    "Stop wasting time. Don''t forget our mission. Let''s attack together, you kill him!" Xing Xiong, having recovered some, commanded coldly from the rear.


    "We''ll hold off Yang Ji, and you finish the rest!" Mo Jie, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, ordered coldly.


    "Yes, senior brother!" A group of Heavenly Demons laughed behind, ready to bypass Yang Ji and slay Yan Zhan and the others.


    A cold light flashed in Yang Ji''s eyes as he immediately activated the Zhe Long Sword and sent it soaring through the air.


    Whoosh!


    With a flash of light, the Zhe Long Sword transformed into a ferocious dragon, roaring and howling as it whipped its tail in mid-air, turning to make a diagonal downward slash. Two Heavenly Demons who had just pounced were cut down, their Divine Skills shattering into colors like glass in an instant.


    Then the Zhe Long Sword swept across, "pfft, pfft" twice, blood spilled, dyeing the sky red as both Heavenly Demons were bisected at the waist.


    The remaining Heavenly Demons shouted together and surged forward, unleashing blinding Sword Qi or displaying strangely powerful Divine Skills, all aiming for the Zhe Long Sword.


    The Zhe Long Sword, irresistible and invincible, became a divine radiance in the sky. Its Sword Qi surged, slashing all the Heavenly Demons. All that could be seen was a magnificent sword light flashing, followed by a spray of blood.


    The sky was stained with fresh blood!


    No matter the complexity of the Divine Skills or the overwhelming energy, none could withstand a single strike from the Zhe Long Sword!


    As the Zhe Long Sword cut a swath through enemies, it sliced down over a dozen Heavenly Demons in an instant, even destroying their Demon Souls, leaving a ground littered with corpses.


    Blood mist lingered in the air, and the atmosphere was one of tragic devastation.


    Yang Ji''s sword not only severed bodies but also the Demon Souls, instantly changing the expressions of all the Heavenly Demons.


    ```

 Chapter 194 Bridge of Life and Death! Insect, I let you live a few more days_3

    "Be careful, he has mastered the Primordial Spirit Attack Technique, capable of annihilating demon souls!" Tian Xie thought of the past and frowned as he warned."Being careful is futile, all of you will die!" Yang Ji''s cold voice spread throughout the crowd, concise and clear, seemingly unwilling to say more, his indifference brimming with powerful confidence.


    Once again, he charged with his sword, unleashing Sword Lights that contained Yin Yang Separation at Dawn within them.


    "I have two Demon Realm Bags that can capture all Divine Skills, watch me subdue him!" Among the Heavenly Demons, a Golden List Genius coldly spoke, soaring into the air, his sleeves spread out like pouches, turning into two black holes that amplified infinitely, enveloping from above, capturing the Sword Lights emitted by the Zhe Long Sword.


    Whoooosh!


    This person''s sleeves had grown to the size of small hills, pitch black inside, emitting the wails of ghosts and howls of wolves, as if harboring two ancient grand demons, terrifyingly absorbing the Sword Lights.


    All the Sword Lights released by Yang Ji were gathered in.


    "So simply you''ve countered my Sword Qi, I thought you were much stronger!" The man sneered, but his smile froze in place, his laughter ceasing abruptly as endless Sword Lights shattered his sleeves and sliced out from within.


    In the sky, sleeves fluttered like butterflies, infinite Sword Qi slashing out, transforming into a streak of Sword Light that targeted the man.


    The Heavenly Demon, though a Golden List expert, could not escape from such close range, and the congregation of endless Sword Qi cut off his head with a single strike.


    He screamed miserably, only to be cut off abruptly, dead on the spot!


    "What?" The assembly of Heavenly Demons expressed shock; that was a Golden List Genius, how could he die from one move?


    What kind of fierce person was this?


    The confrontation in the sky was intense but short-lived. The Zhe Long Sword commanded the heavens, its Sword Qi unstoppable, and in just a few encounters, more than a dozen Heavenly Demons had been slain.


    With a sword in hand, Yang Ji severed all ten directions!


    Such might, such intimidation, it left all Heavenly Demons with faces as grim as water.


    "Retreat, you are no match for him!" Tian Xie''s expression changed, and he yelled loudly.


    "Such a strong Primordial Spirit Attack? He actually has such a technique!" Xu Yan''s eyelids fluttered, and he couldn''t help but swallow quietly.


    "Primordial Spirit Attack?" Mo Jie almost squinted as he said.


    "Mo Jie, let''s take action! Join forces and slay him!" Tian Xie said in a cold voice.


    "Okay!" Mo Jie nodded coldly, restrained his Demon Blade, his hands forming seals, shouting lowly, "Heart Demon Tribulation!" Suddenly, he transformed into a streak of light, appearing within Yang Ji''s heart.


    "Blood God Tribulation!" Tian Xie also shouted coldly, a river of blood erupting behind him, rolling towards Yang Ji.


    This Blood God Tribulation was actually a Primordial Spirit Attack, piercing through the Sword Light unaffected!


    "Yang Ji, watch me devour your mind!" Mo Jie laughed coldly within Yang Ji''s heart, transforming into a pitch-black demon, intending to devour all of Yang Ji''s mental energy.


    "My mind is unparalleled, my Primordial Spirit immortal, let''s see what you can do to me!" Yang Ji sneered coldly, the deity of his heart suddenly appeared and with a fierce punch, shattered the demon head Mo Jie had turned into.


    With a scream of agony, Mo Jie, not far away, appeared in pain, retreating several steps.


    And yet, before Tian Xie''s Blood God Tribulation could infiltrate his sea of consciousness, a Primordial Spirit Storm erupted from within Yang Ji, surging out instantly, dispersing the vast river of blood as if rainwater on a red-hot iron plate, vanishing without a trace.


    "This, a Primordial Spirit Storm? Such a powerful Primordial Spirit Storm!" Xu Yan''s color drastically changed, abruptly standing up, his Primordial Spirit trembling.


    "Die!" Having broken both their deadly Divine Skills, Yang Ji then glared fiercely, Yin Yang Energies like dragons, a flash in the void, and he appeared within the sea of consciousness of the two.


    Viciously stabbing onto their Demon Souls.


    But!


    With a buzzing sound, atop their Demon Souls, black Talismans appeared, blocking all attacks.


    [Soul Protection Talisman!]


    "Yang Ji, your Primordial Spirit Attack is strong, but it''s useless against us. We have Soul Protection Talismans guarding our souls unless you possess a Primordial Spirit comparable to Mahayana, otherwise, you''ll never break our Soul Protection Talismans!" Mo Jie let out a sigh of relief and mocked coldly. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Oh? Is that so?" Yang Ji''s gaze lifted, once again unleashing Yin Yang Separation at Dawn, targeting Mo Jie and Tian Xie.


    "It''s no use, your Primordial Spirit Attack... Ah!" Mo Jie had not finished speaking when he suddenly began to clutch his head in pain, quickly bleeding from seven orifices, a ghastly sight.


    At the same time, Tian Xie issued a similar wretched scream, his blood also flowing from seven orifices.


    "Ah, impossible, you actually broke my Soul Protection Talisman!!!"


    "My God, is this guy even human? He actually possesses an Immortal Primordial Spirit comparable to Mahayana!" Xu Yan turned pale, instantly retreating ten thousand miles away, not daring to approach any closer.


    "Die!" Yang Ji stepped forward from the air, seizing the moment of their weakness to claim their lives, his large hand reaching out viciously, intending to suppress the two.


    But at that moment, from the Sky Firmament above, an endless spiritual pressure emerged, and a black light bearing boundless might broke through the sky, hurtling towards him.


    "What? An attack move of a Primordial Spirit comparable to an Immortal Primordial Spirit?" Yang Ji watched the black light, his expression changing. He was astonished, who else could possess an Immortal Primordial Spirit like his, capable of unleashing such a Primordial Spirit Killing Move?


    Just as he blasted the black light with Yin Yang Energies.


    He saw that in the Sky Firmament above, a vast bridge, half black and half white, soared through the air and landed in front of Mo Jie, Tian Xie, and the other Heavenly Demons, whisking them away through space, crossing at an incredible speed.


    "A Supreme Demonic Artifact, the Bridge of Life and Death?" Yang Ji''s expression changed.


    A Supreme Demonic Artifact was equivalent to a Supreme Dao Instrument, a treasure of a sect, with not more than three pieces possessed by a powerful Dao Sect.


    Now such a treasure had suddenly appeared before him¡ªhow could Yang Ji not be shocked?


    Could it be within the Heavenly Demon Clan, there was still a master?


    "Insect, in the end, you''re just a soul on the Bridge of Life and Death. I have matters I cannot leave, but as for your life, I''ll let you live a few more days!" As Yang Ji was pondering, an exceptionally chilling voice came from the Bridge of Life and Death, bringing with it a suffocating terror.

 Chapter 195 Mo Wudao, Descendant of the Demon Ancestor, Evil Realm

    "Is it him? He really came, it seems the master''s information was correct!" Xu Yan''s expression was unpredictable as he muttered to himself."Who is this person? To have such an imposing aura!" Murderous words still hung in the air, causing Xuan Chi and the others to change colors.


    "I don''t know, but this person has a Supreme Demonic Artifact and an Immortal Demon Soul; very strong, extremely strong!" Yang Ji looked at the space where the Bridge of Life and Death had vanished, his expression uncharacteristically solemn.


    "Hehe, I know who that person is!" Suddenly, Xu Yan laughed from afar.


    "Oh? You know that person''s background?" Yang Ji''s expression changed as he immediately looked over.


    "This person possesses the Supreme Demonic Artifact, the Bridge of Life and Death; his identity is not hard to guess, he must be ''Mo Wudao,'' the number one genius of the Heavenly Demon Sect!" Xu Yan chuckled.


    "Mo Wudao? A top ten figure in the Immortal Rankings, so it''s him!" Zhong Jun''s expression changed as he said.


    "Where exactly does he stand in the Immortal Rankings?" Yang Ji turned and asked.


    "The Immortal Rankings'' top ten do not have specific placements!" Zhong Jun''s words took a turn as he continued, "However, almost without exception, the number one true inheritors come from the top ten of the Immortal Rankings. This person has the formidable strength to compete for the number one true inheritance."


    "So that''s how it is!" Yang Ji nodded, speaking in a heavy tone, "This person is indeed formidable; among his peers, there are such exceptional figures."


    When he was in the Heavenly Demon Sect, he never heard this person''s name or related news; he hadn''t expected the Heavenly Demon Sect to have such a hidden figure.


    "Hehe, it''s only natural that this person is powerful because he is the offspring of the Demon Ancestor, with a background terrifyingly significant!" Xu Yan laughed.


    "What? The Demon Ancestor''s offspring?" Yang Ji suddenly looked up at Xu Yan, signaling him to continue.


    Xu Yan smiled and went on, "He is the progeny left behind by the Demon Ancestor during his travels across realms. This information is very secret, known only to a select few."


    "The only reason I know this is because Mo Wudao''s mother is the Sect Master of the ''Life and Death Sect'' in our Taixu World, and that Bridge of Life and Death is one of the three Supreme Dao Instruments of the Life and Death Sect."


    "Now given to Mo Wudao for protection, the Demon Ancestor personally transformed it into a Demonic Artifact, making it even more suited to his chaotic Demon Body."


    "This Mo Wudao is not only a disciple of the Life and Death Sect but also of the Heavenly Demon Sect; a dual identity, both incredibly prestigious."


    "Now that he has set his sights on you, I''m afraid there''s no escaping your destiny!"


    Xu Yan smiled broadly, gave Yang Ji a deep look, and said, "With Mo Wudao being both the child of the Sect Master and the Demon Ancestor''s progeny, he has endless resources and a powerful foundation.


    That he was able to cultivate an Immortal Primordial Spirit in the Divinity Transformation stage is one thing, but I never imagined you too could achieve an Immortal Primordial Spirit, truly astonishing."


    "I have to say, both of you are freaks, almost in a class of your own."


    "No wonder my old man said that we shouldn''t bother contending for the number one true inheritance this time and just settle for a regular inheritance."


    "At first, I thought he was joking, but not long after arriving, I encountered you, a freak, and now there''s Mo Wudao, another freak. It seems my path to the number one true inheritance really is at an end."


    "However, there''s still a chance. As long as you two freaks suffer mutual destruction, or get trapped and unable to leave a dangerous place while seeking an opportunity, or get killed by some terrifying forbidden creatures, there''s still a slim possibility for me." sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xu Yan laughed softly.


    "Thank you for the information!" Yang Ji cupped his hands in gratitude.


    "Don''t mention it! After all, you''re about to be killed by Mo Wudao, so telling you doesn''t really matter. Let''s just say we''re settling a good karma!" Xu Yan chuckled softly.


    "..." Yang Ji.


    "I''m off, and considering I''ve shared this news with you, how about we call it even regarding our previous issue?" Xu Yan stood up, stretched, and offered a smile.


    "Agreed!" Yang Ji nodded.


    "Good!" Xu Yan laughed, his body merging into the void and disappearing.


    "Yang Ji, what now? Who knows when Mo Wudao will come to kill!" Yan Zhan said with grave concern.


    "Mo Wudao turned out to be the Demon Ancestor''s descendant. His talent must be terribly frightening, and he also has a Supreme Demonic Artifact. This is going to be difficult. Are we all doomed?" Li Yinxue said with a frown.


    "The Demon Ancestor''s descendant?" Yang Ji pondered. He wasn''t afraid of whether the other party was the Demon Ancestor''s descendant or an Immortal King''s descendant.


    Astonishing talent?


    He probably wasn''t stronger than himself, who had the Golden Finger, at most having learned a few more Supreme Divine Powers.


    Moreover, in the limited time available, Mo Wudao would not likely be able to fully comprehend them all.


    The only thing that unsettled Yang Ji was the Supreme Demonic Artifact, the Bridge of Life and Death!


    Theoretically, cultivators in the Divinity Transformation Realm should be unable to wield much power of a Supreme Dao Instrument, not to mention even struggling to wield a Superior Dao Artifact.


    From Xu Yan, one could see that he was only capable of harnessing part of the Void Chart''s power.


    Yet, from the skills Mo Wudao had just displayed, the Bridge of Life and Death could actually span endless voids to arrive and save someone.


    Such power clearly indicated that Mo Wudao could activate not an insignificant portion of the Bridge of Life and Death''s power.


    Obviously, it was the Demon Ancestor''s refining of the Bridge of Life and Death into a Demonic Artifact, making it more compatible with Mo Wudao''s Demon Body, that caused this.


    This was what Yang Ji worried about the most; even one ten-thousandth of a Supreme Demonic Artifact''s power was beyond his capacity to withstand.


    He had to admit¡ªMo Wudao indeed put a great deal of pressure on him.


    However, his own Immortal Primordial Spirit was not merely twelves Holy Lights, but a full eighteen Holy Lights, close to the pinnacle Mahayana''s twenty-four Holy Lights.


    This was something Xu Yan did not know, nor did Mo Wudao.


    At this moment, what Yang Ji worried most about was whether Mo Wudao possessed something like a "Demon Protection Talisman," a treasure that could protect one''s Demon Soul.

 Chapter 195 Mo Wudao, Scion of Demon Ancestor, Evil Realm_2

    So, his Primordial Spirit Attack would be greatly diminished, perhaps not posing any threat to him at all."What a pity, if only I had retained a trace of my Origin, this so-called Bridge of Life and Death, could''ve been split in two with a single sword strike!" the Immortal Elder sighed.


    "Immortal Elder, just rest and recover with peace of mind. Although Mo Wudao is strong, he has not yet reached the point of being invincible!" Yang Ji''s gaze was focused as he took out the "Mark of the Demon Ancestor" with a backward motion of his hand, which contained Origin Demonic Qi comparable to that of ten Demon Emperors.


    If turned into a Primordial Spirit Fruit and absorbed, his Primordial Spirit could advance further.


    The True Inheritance assessment would last a full three hundred years, a very lengthy period. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    They had not been there long, and Yang Ji decided to enter closed-door cultivation for a period to refine the Mark of the Demon Ancestor.


    In the blink of an eye, he relayed this decision to Yan Zhan and the others.


    Everyone nodded at once, deciding to act as protectors for him.


    After all, Yang Ji was now the backbone of the group. It went without saying how beneficial it would be for the rest if his strength increased greatly.


    Yang Ji nodded and led everyone away from that place.


    They flew tens of thousands of miles to reach a vast expanse of land and found a hidden cave where they flew in.


    While Yan Zhan and the others were scouting the surroundings, Yang Ji did not waste time.


    After handing over the Mark of the Demon Ancestor to Shen Yin to be turned into Primordial Spirit Fruit, he began to absorb it.


    This absorption took three years.


    The Mark of the Demon Ancestor was completely refined, yet, behind Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit, the desired nineteen rays of Holy Light did not appear as hoped.


    A single Mark of the Demon Ancestor only condensed a fraction of a ray of Holy Light.


    "Indeed, the closer to the end, the more energy needed to condense the Holy Light increases exponentially. No wonder top-level Mahayana are so rare, and a Dao Sect has so few," Yang Ji now somewhat understood.


    He could have such a foundation within a millennium, largely thanks to Shen Yin.


    It was too whimsical to expect to possess the foundation that others took nearly ten thousand years to accumulate in such a short span of time.


    However, although the nineteenth ray of Holy Light was not condensed, the enhancement from absorbing the Primordial Spirit Fruit, transformed from Origin Demonic Qi comparable to ten Demon Emperors, was tremendous.


    The Primordial Spirit was greatly strengthened, which also gave him a bit more confidence.


    ...


    "Have there been any messages from outside in these years?" Suddenly, a voice sounded next to her, and Yan Zhan turned to see that Yang Ji had emerged from the cave without her noticing and came to her side.


    "Wow, elder brother, you''ve come out of seclusion!" exclaimed Shang Guanwu and others, gathering around upon hearing the sound.


    "Yang Ji, have you completed your closed-door cultivation?" Yan Zhan looked him up and down, noticing that his eyes were brighter with divine light. She felt joy in her heart and said, "We haven''t gone far these years; we just explored nearby and aren''t aware of what has happened outside."


    "Luckily, Mo Wudao hasn''t come to kill us."


    "Oh, right, in these years I, Li Yinxue, and others have been guarding this place, while Xuan Chi, Zhan Xiao, and Zhong Jun formed an alliance, went out once, and brought back three True Inheritance Talismans."


    "Oh?" Yang Ji''s expression moved as he glanced at the three of them and nodded.


    They were all leader-level talents, strong contenders on the gold list; with their powerful strengths, it was not surprising that the three working together would achieve such results.


    "Yang Ji, what do we plan to do now?" Yan Zhan asked.


    "We shall seek the True Inheritance Talismans! And along the way, we''ll look for opportunities!" Yang Ji put the search for True Inheritance Talismans first because the appearance of Mo Wudao had disrupted his plans.


    If they possessed True Inheritance Talismans, even if they couldn''t defeat Mo Wudao, everyone could hide, ensuring they wouldn''t lose completely until the assessment was over.


    "Yang Ji, through the True Inheritance Talismans, we can sense others who also have them. If we are to search for True Inheritance Talismans, we can hunt down those who hold them," Zhan Xiao said.


    "These True Inheritance Talismans are extremely special; they cannot be stored in Magical Treasures and must be carried on one''s person. The resonance is intense; within fifty thousand miles, we can sense others with a talisman. To acquire a True Inheritance Talisman, being strong is all that matters!" Xuan Chi said.


    "Elder brother, there happens to be a resonance forty thousand miles away," Zhong Jun, holding a palm-sized talisman inscribed with immortal patterns, pointed into the distance.


    "To sense at such a distance!" Yang Ji realized, "No wonder each True Inheritance assessment struggles to fill three thousand spots; they''re all snatched by the strong. Indeed, the strong always prevail. In the end, all True Inheritance Talismans fall into the hands of the powerful. Those with inadequate strength, no matter how they manage to survive, can hardly keep their talismans."


    "Elder brother, shall we go and kill our way there now?" Zhong Jun asked.


    "Yes, but we mustn''t kill on sight! When the time comes, we''ll suppress our cultivation, conceal our aura, and if the other party harbors ill intentions, we''ll strike them down with the force of thunder and seize the True Inheritance Talisman. If the other party is well-intentioned, we''ll seek others instead, forming a good connection."


    "After all, there are three thousand spots in the True Inheritance assessment, not like competing for the top True Inheritance where there''s only one spot, requiring to kill until the last person stands."


    "The assessment is also a matter of interpersonal relationships; always leave some room, so we may meet amicably in the future."


    "Those who come to participate in the True Inheritance assessment are all geniuses from various worlds and powers. If we can form good connections, when everyone becomes a great Mahayana in the future and travels across heavens, friends will be everywhere."


    "It''s better to wine and dine in friendship than to face each other coldly."


    Yang Ji said.


    "What elder brother says is true!" Zhong Jun paused, then asked, "But how can we be sure of the other party''s intentions?"


    "At that time, follow my lead," said Yang Ji.


    "Alright!" Everyone nodded.

 Chapter 195 Mo Wudao, Scion of Demon Ancestor, Evil Realm_3

    They immediately flew towards the target ahead.But having just flown thirty thousand li, Yang Ji''s expression shifted, and he suddenly looked in another direction.


    "Senior Brother, what''s wrong?"


    "I''ve found some people."


    "What people?"


    "Heavenly Demons!"


    "Heavenly Demons?" Everyone''s complexions changed.


    "Change of plans, let''s go!" A flash of killing intent twinkled in Yang Ji''s eyes, and he instantly took the lead towards the direction he gazed upon.


    That direction was precisely where the Night Monarch and his people were!


    The information came from his Clone Technique.


    The group flew at extreme speed towards their destination.


    Shortly after they left, a group of people forty thousand li away heaved a huge sigh of relief, the leader stating, "Damn, I felt the presence of three True Inheritor Talismans flying towards me. A power possessing three talismans must certainly be stronger than mine. I was ready to flee, but to my surprise, they changed direction."


    This person couldn''t help but break into a cold sweat secretly.


    ...


    Yang Ji and his companions flew at extreme speed, crossing a vast distance of over three million li.


    They arrived at a sinister place.


    The space-time ahead was dark and gloomy, eerie and terrifying, filled with malevolent air, as if it were an ancient evil land.


    "Such a heavy evil and sinister aura!" Zhan Xiao and others slightly changed in color.


    The sprawling mountains in front of them were covered with dark forests; a grey mist shrouded them, and endless valleys seemed to lead to the distant doors of Hell, the realm of devils.


    The grey mist permeating the air was highly toxic, full of yin and evil forces. Just looking from afar could send chilling shivers down one''s spine.


    "What is this place? It''s so creepy." Shang Guanwu pulled her neck in and said.


    "This region feels completely different from the previous ones. It must be a congealed piece of a different broken world," Zhong Jun speculated.


    "This area is a condensed fragment of the ''Evil Realm''," Yang Ji saw some information in those evil qi through Golden Finger.


    "The Evil Realm? The legendary Evil Realm that has been destroyed? No wonder the evil qi here is so dense. Just one glance gives one the chills," Li Yinxue said, frowning.


    "I didn''t expect there to be a fragment of the Evil Realm here. Legend has it that the Ancestral Fiend attacked the Celestial Court back then and was suppressed by the Celestial King of the Heavenly Court, his grand world, the Evil Realm, was also shattered," Zhan Xiao recalled some secrets, slowly speaking.


    "Yang Ji, is the Heavenly Demon you sensed in there?" Yan Zhan looked at Yang Ji.


    "Right in one of those valleys, they seem to have found some treasure!" Yang Ji looked up and scoffed, "Let''s go, enter and slaughter them, and seize their fortune!"


    A gleam flashed in everyone''s eyes. Although they didn''t know how Yang Ji determined the Heavenly Demons'' whereabouts, they trusted his words implicitly. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With him leading, the sinister-looking place ahead didn''t seem so frightening anymore.


    Unknowingly, Yang Ji''s strength had quietly taken root in everyone''s hearts. Being by his side gave them a sense of inexplicable security.


    Just like playing a game or handling tasks, having an outstanding leader always brought peace of mind.


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 Chapter 196 Huang Ji, Evil Demon Realm, Rail Wooden Box

    ```"Let''s go in!" Yang Ji led the way into the valley, with everyone closely following behind.


    As they entered the valley and came into contact with the evil fog, it seemed as if the evil spirits had awakened. Like bloodthirsty beasts that had spotted fresh blood, the fog furiously drilled into the pores of the cultivators.


    It coiled around them like vines, gripping them tightly.


    It sought to corrode their skin and gnaw away at their minds.


    With the change in the evil fog, Yang Ji instantly saw decay, decline, erosion, and various other auras within it.


    The fog twisted around them, and the mournful howls of evil spirits echoed in their ears, bringing with them feelings of resentment, hatred, slaughter, and violence¡ªall sorts of negative emotions emerged.


    If one were to live here year after year, their mind and Primordial Spirit would surely be eroded.


    Seeing everyone frowning, Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit suddenly opened its eyes, and behind his head, eighteen rays of Holy Light immediately radiated endless pure yang light, illuminating everyone around him.


    Everyone''s expression eased, feeling warmth in their hearts and Primordial Spirits, realizing that their senior brother had taken action and dispelled the influence of the evil fog.


    Watching the golden radiance of the pure yang light, everyone felt Yang Ji''s power once more. Indeed, the Immortal Primordial Spirit of a Mahayana cultivator was formidable.


    The pure yang light was like the blazing sun, like fierce fire; the evil fog couldn''t cope with it at all. Upon contact, it hissed away like water droplets on burning oil, dissipating into nothingness.


    With the influence of the evil fog gone, the group continued on their way.


    Not long after they ventured deeper, Zhong Jun''s expression shifted as he suddenly said, "Senior brother, my True Inheritancer Talisman has sensed something. That group of Heavenly Demons actually has two True Inheritancer Talismans."


    "Oh?" Yang Ji smiled, "I didn''t expect this pleasant surprise."


    ...


    In the depths of the canyon.


    At the side of a shattered altar sat a young overlord in meditation, dressed in a black robe, exuding dominance and a chilling, eerie presence.


    By his side, Night Monarch, Meng Sha, and Lan Yan, among others, stood guard.


    "Hmm?" Abruptly, the meditating young overlord opened his eyes.


    "What is it, lord?" Night Monarch asked respectfully.


    "Someone is coming!" the young man said coldly.


    "Someone is coming?" Night Monarch and the three others, along with the six people beside them, immediately stood up, their eyes narrowing as they looked ahead, "Let''s go and kill them to prevent any interruptions to the lord''s cultivation."


    The young man''s eyes flickered with cold light, profound and deep, as if capable of swallowing the heavens and piercing through all things. Above his palm spun a dark vortex filled with an evil aura, containing murderous intent that deeply invoked a sense of danger.


    The surrounding evil energy continuously flowed into the vortex in his palm. The forces of corruption, death, destruction, erosion, and decline within the evil energy were being absorbed into his body, forming a grey Divine Ability Seed.


    It emanated a very dangerous aura.


    This young man was actually absorbing evil energy to cultivate divine skills.


    ...


    Led by Yang Ji, Yan Zhan and the others swiftly moved deeper in.


    Soon, they arrived in front of the dilapidated altar.


    The altar wasn''t large, just about a mile in circumference, with strange runes scribbled across the stone slabs on the ground, crooked and intertwined like the tracks of earthworms, exuding a sense of wickedness.


    In the center of the altar lay a rotting wooden box, its surface decayed, bearing the marks of countless years.


    Before the box sat ten Heavenly Demons.


    Upon seeing Yang Ji and his party, and recognizing their sect uniforms, Night Monarch sneered disdainfully, "I wondered who it was, turns out to be people from Wuji Dao Sect."


    "Heaven offers you a path, yet you do not take it; Hell has no door, yet you break in."


    "We''ve been looking for an opportunity to kill a team from the Taichu World, and here you come just in time. In light of the three True Inheritancer Talismans you''ve brought, I''ll grant you a swift end!"


    Night Monarch suddenly stood up, darkness so thick it seemed impenetrable spreading rapidly around him.


    "Three leaders and one Immortal Ranking Genius? Senior brother, this group of Heavenly Demons is not weak!" Zhong Jun said gravely.


    Yang Ji glanced over Night Monarch and the others, turning his attention to the behind them, that domineering, chilling young man. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Without guessing much, this powerfully auraed young man must be Huang Ji they mentioned before!


    Sensing Yang Ji''s gaze, Huang Ji suddenly looked over, his eyes swirling with a wicked light, rapidly forming a grey swirling vortex.


    Yang Ji''s gaze was instantly swallowed and furthermore, the vortex seemed to influence his mind, attempting to take control.


    Huang Ji was not simple; he possessed the rare Demonic Body and the Demonic Eye, and with just one look¡ªcomparable to a Supreme Divine Power¡ªhe wielded immense power to paralyze one''s mind.


    If an ordinary person were to lock gaze, as long as their mind was weaker than his, they would have no chance of escape.


    With one move, he could determine life or death. It was terrifying.


    At that moment, Zhong Jun, Xuan Chi, Yan Zhan, and the others, merely by making eye contact with him, had already lost their composure, standing transfixed in place.


    Huang Ji was indeed terrifying, on par with Xu Yan, a powerhouse capable of killing a Golden List Genius in a single move.


    "You ants, meeting our lord and not showing reverence, even daring to look directly! Such disrespect, you''re simply seeking death!" Night Monarch laughed cruelly, his laughter harsh as his fists came together and he lashed out with a punch.


    This punch concentrated darkness, with the space itself collapsing as if a dark overlord had reached out from the shadows.


    The punch headed straight for Yang Ji, aiming to explode his head while he was distracted.


    ```

 Chapter 196 Huang Ji, Evil Demon Realm, Rotten Wooden Box_2

    Just as the fist was about to smash into Yang Ji''s skull, the Night Monarch was shocked to discover an inexplicable smile appearing on Yang Ji''s lips.This hint of a smile magnified infinitely in the Night Monarch''s eyes, and just as he sensed something was terribly wrong and wanted to retreat, Yin Yang Energies suddenly burst into his brain.


    "Ah!" A sudden, agonized scream disturbed the surroundings.


    Meng Sha, Lan Yan, and others saw the Night Monarch bleeding from all seven orifices, his neck viciously grasped, his whole body hoisted up as if he were a dead dog.


    Immediately following, with a bang, the Night Monarch''s body was crushed by the World Force, turning into a mist of blood, dissipating into nothingness, utterly dead.


    A Golden List Genius, killed in a single encounter?


    The situation changed too quickly; Meng Sha, Lan Yan, and the rest were still in shock, unable to come back to their senses.


    "Hmm?" Huang Ji''s expression changed, his pupils growing more profound.


    "Wake up!" Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit moved, and a force of mental strength quietly surged into Yan Zhan and the others'' minds, instantly dispelling the influence of the Demonic Eye.


    "This, he!" Xuan Chi and others shuddered, their gazes towards Huang Ji filled with horror.


    "This person''s eyes, it''s as if they devoured my mind, terrifying!" Chu Gang broke out into a cold sweat on his back.


    "Who are you?" Huang Ji slowly stood up, his eyes dark and heavy, staring at Yang Ji.


    "A dying man doesn''t deserve to know my name!" Yang Ji''s eyes swirled with Yin Yang Energies, which suddenly shot out, blasting into Huang Ji''s eyes.


    He didn''t want to waste time and intended to kill Huang Ji in one move.


    However, Huang Ji''s eyes merely swiveled slightly, two devouring black holes appeared, completely absorbing the Yin Yang Energies.


    "Useless, your Primordial Spirit Attack has no effect on me!" Huang Ji''s voice was cold, and a murderous aura gradually spread.


    "The Demonic Eye is indeed extraordinary, is it actually a portal to the Evil Demon Realm, transferring all my attacks there?" Yang Ji''s eyes narrowed involuntarily, a rare sign of being moved appearing.


    He had never expected his Primordial Spirit Attack to be dissolved in such a manner.


    Moreover, what vast realm was this "Evil Demon Realm" the information displayed?


    He had never heard of it!


    "Hmm? You actually know of the Evil Demon Realm?" Now it was Huang Ji who was shocked, as if his own secret had been uncovered.


    [Kill him!] A message laden with the intent to kill surprisingly emerged from Huang Ji''s eyes, this message coming from the Evil Demon Realm.


    "Kill him?" Yang Ji''s heart inexplicably startled, feeling a fear deep in his soul that he had never experienced before.


    He had never imagined, even with the protection of nineteen strands of Holy Light, his Primordial Spirit would feel a tinge of horror.


    A supreme entity from the Evil Demon Realm had the intent to kill him?


    Just knowing the name of a realm triggered the intent to kill?


    Or was it because he had found a way into the Evil Demon Realm, so its powerful beings wanted him dead?


    Without time to delve into further information, Huang Ji''s eyes had already returned to normal, the black holes gone.


    At that moment, Huang Ji came at Yang Ji with infinite killing intent, floating in mid-air, his eyes extremely cold, "My ''Evil Demon Wushuai'' has just been perfected, today I will take you to sacrifice my Divine Skills!"


    "Evil Demon Wushuai, the first form, Decay!"


    Huang Ji intertwined his hands, casting the first form, immediately filling the air with the scent of decay, and a God of Decay descended above Yang Ji''s head.


    This God of Decay wasn''t physical but was formed from decay energies absorbed by Huang Ji, containing insights into the true meaning of decay and embodying a powerful principle of decay.


    The God of Decay''s hand reached down, decay runes appearing in its palm, spreading endless decay energies and completely enveloping Yang Ji.


    This move alone was powerful enough to kill many a Golden List Genius.


    At this moment, even if ten Golden List Geniuses joined forces, they would be suppressed by the giant hand, decayed to death, leaving no remains.


    Basically, Golden List Geniuses couldn''t threaten a true Immortal Ranking master with mere numbers.


    Even if dozens of Golden List Geniuses joined forces, an Immortal Ranking master could avoid their edge, look for flaws, break them one by one, or escape unscathed.


    A fierce tiger can''t be overpowered by a flock of sheep; quantity can''t make up for a difference in quality.


    Xu Yan was such a person, traversing the void, where a casual surprise sword strike could slay a Golden List Genius.


    Under the shroud of the God of Decay, Yang Ji suddenly shook his Primordial Spirit, and endless Pure Yang Light burst forth from his brain.


    Pure Yang was vast, as hot as the sun!


    In an instant, it dispersed the decay energies, the giant hand of decay melting like wax in a flame, dissolving into nothingness.


    "Evil Demon Wushuai! Death!" Huang Ji''s expression remained cold, not surprised at all by Yang Ji breaking his move, he almost immediately executed the second form of Evil Demon Wushuai.


    Huang Ji''s demeanor became even more domineering, presenting the grandeur of an Immortal Ranking Genius, truly unleashed.


    He shook his hand, spreading his five fingers, grabbing directly at the air, countless death energies surged forth, then formed into a giant shadow, a cloaked Reaper.


    Hiss!


    The Death Fist struck down fiercely, directly extinguishing all vitality, far more powerful and profound than the previous move, the Hand of Decay.


    Yang Ji''s heart sensed the danger; the Reaper Fist''s deadly move arrived in an instant. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Life Resonance!" In the face of danger, Yang Ji stayed calm, his whole being serene, counterattacking with the heartbeat of an Ancient God, the beating sound encompassing infinite life energies, thumping loudly.

 Chapter 196 Huang Ji, Evil Demon Realm, Rotten Wooden Box_3

    A sound of life emanated and spread.Boom!


    Countless evil fogs surged and howled.


    The heavens and the earth shook!


    The Reaper Fist that struck down also collapsed amidst the pulsation of life.


    "Evil Demon Wushuai! Destruction! Erosion!" Huang Ji swiftly launched the third and fourth techniques of Evil Demon Wushuai.


    A wind of Destruction was born, containing endless destructive power, seeking to annihilate Yang Ji''s body.


    The Erosion Demon directly appeared within Yang Ji''s mind, a dual attack targeting both the mind and the Primordial Spirit.


    "My flesh is comparable to that of a Dao Device, filled with endless vitality, it is an Immortal Body, you can''t hurt me!" Yang Ji let the wind of Destruction howl, as if blades were blowing against his body, he was utterly fearless.


    As for the Erosion Demon, he was even less afraid.


    With an unmatched mind and an Immortal Primordial Spirit, the Mind Storm and Primordial Spirit Storm erupted together, instantly dispersing the Erosion Demon.


    Yang Ji hardly paused at all, completely unafraid, and headed straight for Huang Ji.


    The power of the World Force gathered in his palm, and he ferociously punched towards Huang Ji''s face.


    Huang Ji, facing the danger without panic, met the punch head-on, casting the fifth technique of Evil Demon Wushuai.


    Decay!


    A mysterious force containing death, destruction, decay, and erosion suddenly spread between heaven and earth, instantly enveloping Yang Ji.


    His whole body, flesh, bones, mind, and Primordial Spirit, all suffered a terrifying attack.


    But Yang Ji had profound resources, possessing an Immortal Body, an unparalleled mind, and an Immortal Primordial Spirit. Even though the Evil Demon Wushuai was terribly strong, a killing move for other Golden List Geniuses, it was completely useless against him.


    His body stiffened for just that moment, and the World Fist had already slammed onto Huang Ji''s head.


    Bang!


    Huang Ji exploded on the spot, pulverized by the World Fist, with blood mist scattering.


    He also possessed an Immortal Body, and his body instantly recovered completely unharmed, even his Origin was not touched.


    It was at this moment that Yang Ji made his move, snatching the two True Inheritor Talismans flickering with Immortal Light that had fallen from his body.


    "My Evil Demon Wushuai actually had no effect on you?" At this point, Huang Ji''s expression finally changed, as for the True Inheritor Talismans, he didn''t even spare them a glance.


    "This, how can he actually be a match for our lord?" Lan Yan and Meng Sha exchanged glances, both shocked beyond belief.


    "Die!" Yang Ji went full throttle, World Force surging out like a tidal wave, transforming into a large hand reaching out for Huang Ji, seeking to suppress him.


    "Go now, this person''s cultivated world is too strong, the World Force is profound and vast, you might be restrained by him!" Suddenly, a voice rang out in the depths of Huang Ji''s soul, causing his complexion to change immediately.


    "But, the Rail Wooden Box!"


    "Forget about it!"


    Huang Ji''s expression darkened, without hesitation, he took several steps back, transforming into a small black dot, disappearing into the evil fog.


    ""Boundless Heavens and Earth"? This speed, damn it!" Yang Ji looked somewhat displeased, from Xu Yan to Huang Ji, he finally realized he had a weakness, that was the lack of a Supreme Divine Power related to speed.


    although the Golden Light was fast, compared to Xu Yan''s "Great Void Escape" and Huang Ji''s "Boundless Heavens and Earth," it was lacking quite a bit. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "The, the lord, he left us behind and went away?" Meng Sha, Lan Yan, and the others were suddenly dumbstruck.


    "Kill them!" Yang Ji turned and ordered.


    "How about we make a deal? If I maintain two chapters a day, eight thousand words in total, I want to enable chapter anti-theft.


    If you disagree with anti-theft (because some readers dislike it), then I''ll keep it to one chapter a day, because without anti-theft, I really can''t justify those nights I stay up writing, and without it, I lack that drive to push upward, who wouldn''t want to do better, I''d like to hear your opinions."

 Chapter 197 The Big Shot in the Rail Wooden Box

    "So we just let that rotting wooden box go for nothing?" Huang Ji stopped in a void, looking back with a look of extreme unwillingness."You weren''t meant to touch what''s inside that rotting wooden box. If it hadn''t been for me stepping in, you would have already been ensnared by its enchantment," a supreme being from the Evil Demon Realm conveyed.


    "Master, you said that it is a Supreme Treasure!" Huang Ji''s eyes darkened, clearly finding the reality difficult to accept.


    "A Supreme Treasure indeed, but you''re not yet blessed to partake. I, your master, am at a crucial point of recovery, I cannot be distracted at all times to help you fend off its temptation. Carrying it now would only be a burden," the supreme being from the Evil Demon Realm said.


    "Master, what do we do now? We can''t just let them benefit," Huang Ji said in a heavy voice.


    "Send a message to that lad Mo Wudao of the Heavenly Demon Sect; give him the precise coordinates and have him kill this person!" the supreme being from the Evil Demon Realm said with a sinister smile.


    "Good, that is an excellent idea." A flash of murderous intent crossed Huang Ji''s eyes as he nodded in agreement.


    "My lord!" Lan Yan and the others'' expressions changed drastically, seeing Huang Ji escape alone, no longer showing his earlier arrogance.


    "Kill them!" Yang Ji turned, and with a command, Xuan Chi, Zhan Xiao, Zhong Jun, Li Yinxue, and Yan Zhan all pounced into the fray.


    The fight was utterly predictable, with five leader-level figures against two.


    It didn''t take long before Meng Sha and the others were completely dead.


    Yang Ji waved his hand, beginning to collect their Origin of Demonic Qi.


    It was then, in the center of the altar, that Shang Guanwu''s eyes shifted slightly, looking with surprise at the rotting wooden box, "Senior brother, look, the rotting wooden box is competing with you for the Demonic Qi."


    Streams and wisps of Demonic Qi, as light as smoke and flowing like a river, continuously entered the rotting wooden box. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Come, little girl, open me, and I bestow upon you eternity, I bestow upon you supreme magical power!"


    "Come, come here, little girl!"


    "Open me!"


    "I grant you endless fortune!"


    A ghostly voice suddenly echoed deep in her spirit, Shang Guanwu appearing as if she had lost her soul, her expression becoming vacant.


    She slowly moved toward the center of the altar, reaching out for the rotting wooden box.


    "Don''t open it!" Seeing Shang Guanwu''s expression, Yang Ji immediately shouted loudly. His Immortal Primordial Spirit vibrated, with the Holy Light surging wildly, instantly enveloping Shang Guanwu.


    A thread of Holy Light, like the primordial thunder splitting the endless darkness, dispelling all confusion, brought forth the first light between heaven and earth.


    Shang Guanwu felt as if her sea of consciousness suddenly brightened up, everything instantly becoming clear.


    She trembled lightly, cried out, and was jolted back to her senses, retreating continuously and pointing at the rotting wooden box in terror, "It, it, it can bewitch the mind!"


    "Are you alright?" Yan Zhan and the others'' expressions changed, hurrying forward to support her.


    "I''m fine!" Shang Guanwu said, shaking her head somewhat frantically.


    "What''s inside this rotting wooden box?" Everyone looked over curiously.


    "Come, open me, I grant you endless fortune, immortality!"


    "Come!"


    "Come here!"


    A voice as if from the netherworld of Hell resonated again, filled with endless enticement, seeping into the hearts of everyone.


    In an instant, all but Yang Ji lost their senses, moving towards the rotting wooden box as if drawn by an unseen force.


    "This rotting wooden box is extraordinary; I can feel endless evil coming from it!" the Immortal Elder said in a grave tone.


    "Humph! Playing tricks! The vastness of the Holy Light!" Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit shook, and eighteen rays of Holy Light behind his head shone brightly, with the Holy Light spreading everywhere, driving away the fiends.


    The intention of Holy Light descended into the seas of consciousness and minds of the crowd, scouring them continuously and immediately making everyone regain their senses.


    "This, this rotting wooden box is terrifyingly sinister!" Everyone was startled and quickly backed away.


    "Oh? To be so young yet having cultivated eighteen rays of Holy Light, remarkable indeed. No wonder my influence has no effect on you," an ancient, ghostly voice filled with a sinister tone came from inside the rotting wooden box.


    "Little fellow, how about we make a trade? You come here, open the rotting wooden box, and release me, and I shall fulfill three of your wishes!"


    "What capabilities do you have to fulfill my three wishes? Trapped in a three-foot wooden box, hidden from the sun, you can barely save yourself," Yang Ji said, his eyes narrowing as he looked over.


    "Do you know where you are? This is the remnants of the once Evil Realm, and I am the supreme Ancestral Fiend. Being trapped in the rotting wooden box was due to the suppression by three Immortal Kings," the ancient sinister voice spoke again.


    "What? You''re the Ancestral Fiend? The Ancestor of Myriad Evils? The one who founded the evil civilization?" Everyone turned pale with shock, instinctively stepping back.


    The Ancestral Fiend was one of the oldest among the Immortal Kings, having lived too long and possessing terrifying strength.


    Who would have thought that the one trapped inside this rotting wooden box was such an ancient relic?


    "Senior brother, we must not let him out. The Ancestral Fiend is the Ancestor of Myriad Evils; once released, who knows how much suffering the world will endure," Chu Gang stood tall, loudly calling out, "Good and evil cannot coexist, we must battle it out for life!"


    "What do you mean by ''good and evil cannot coexist''? What is the right path, and what is the evil path? You young child, spouting grand principles, as if I haven''t heard enough of that. I''ve lived through countless eons, and here you are giving me a lecture," the voice from the box said.


    "This world isn''t simply black and white. You''re young, inexperienced, and shallow in the ways of the world and the Great Dao. You probably won''t understand my words."


    "There are three thousand different paths to the Great Dao, all leading to the same end. They''re simply different means to chase after the goal of immortality. The Great Dao has no intrinsic good or evil."

 Chapter 197 The Big Shot in the Rotten Wooden Box_2

    "You are the Ancestor of Myriad Evils, yet you claim you are not wicked," Chu Gang said firmly."Who is the wicked one, and who is the good one? Only naive children think that the world has a clear divide between good and evil. Human nature is complex. There are neither truly good people nor truly wicked people in this world, only individual stances!"


    "You are the Ancestral Fiend, and our stances are different from yours!" Chu Gang raised his voice.


    "Oh? How do you conclude that our stances are different? Have you understood my past? Do you know everything about my life? Why are you so certain? Just because I am the Ancestral Fiend?"


    "You once brought chaos to the masses and attacked the Celestial Court, which goes against our stance!" Chu Gang declared righteously.


    "Heh? The Celestial Court? The Immortal Kings within are but a bunch of hypocrites, wielding power in the Immortal Realm at their pleasure, sanctimonious, suppressing those who are different.


    The Three Thousand Grand Daos have no inherent distinction between right and wrong, yet they draw borders between good and evil, creating opposing ideologies, disturbing the pure hearts of people in their cultivation. If given another chance, I would still ascend to the Celestial Court, crushing them!" A sinister, aged voice laughed coldly.


    Suddenly, there was a light sigh, filled with endless desolation, endless sorrow, endless bleakness, "When the path of cultivation began, were there so many disputes? Everyone would sit and discuss the Dao, dedicate themselves to cultivation, and establish countless Great Dao civilizations. How glorious were those years?"


    "It was not until the appearance of the Celestial Court that desires and greed were amplified, gradually turning the pursuit of cultivation dark and violent. Everything has changed." S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Young friend, let me give you a piece of advice: after you ascend to the Immortal Realm, do not join the Celestial Court at any cost," advised the Rotten Wooden Box to Yang Ji.


    "Once you enter the Celestial Court, deep like the sea, once you are involved with this karma, you will never be able to extricate yourself, forever manipulated and controlled by the Celestial Court," the Rotten Wooden Box said to Yang Ji.


    "Hmm! I will seriously consider your opinion," Yang Ji, through the Golden Finger, found that the other was not lying; perhaps, it was his heartfelt words from his own perspective.


    Of course, Yang Ji was not someone to be easily deceived.


    Right and wrong, he had his own judgment.


    All good and bad, one had to experience it themselves to know.


    For now, at least the Rotten Wooden Box was up to no good, and Yang Ji did not look upon him with kindness.


    "Young friend, release me, and I will bring you endless opportunities!" the Rotten Wooden Box said sinfully.


    "Oh? What sort of opportunities? Go ahead and let me hear them," Yang Ji''s expression shifted as he spoke.


    "I am the supreme Ancestral Fiend. I can impart the entirety of the Evil Ancestor True Scripture I created to you, granting you immortality and making you an immortal Immortal King," the Rotten Wooden Box said with an enticing, bewitching voice.


    "Ancestral Fiend? You are not even the Ancestral Fiend! You are merely a disciple of the Ancestral Fiend!" Yang Ji suddenly laughed, revealing his ruse in one fell swoop.


    "What?" The being within the Rotten Wooden Box shook inwardly, disbelievingly glancing at Yang Ji. At this moment, looking at Yang Ji''s indifferent smile, he eerily felt as though he was exposed, as if he had no secrets at all, which was utterly absurd.


    "How could this child see through my facade? This child..." he was extremely shocked in his heart.


    Although he was not the Ancestral Fiend, he was a disciple of the Ancestral Fiend, which also made him half an Ancestral Fiend.


    He had lived for countless eons, was calm in thought, and instantly regained his composure. Changing his approach, he openly laid out his cards and transmitted his voice, "Young friend, I admire your insight, truly admirable!"


    "You are a true dragon among men, a celestial seed upon the earth. Once you ascend to the Immortal Realm, it will be as if a dragon enters the sea, with boundless potential."


    "Now that you have seen through me, it would appear clumsy to attempt to bewitch you further."


    "Let''s be frank and strike a straightforward deal, shall we?"


    "As long as you can set me free, you will not lack opportunities. I truly possess the Evil Ancestor True Scripture, and I also know of many treasuries across the Myriad Realms. I will take you there so you can receive endless fortunes," the Rotten Wooden Box tempted.


    "You..." Yang Ji smiled, about to speak, but his expression suddenly changed.


    He abruptly looked up as an enormous stone bridge tore through the void above his head, bringing with it endless oppressive force and pressing down fiercely.


    Under the intense suppression, time and space were collapsing, and the eighteen rays of Holy Light from his Primordial Spirit trembled.


    "The Bridge of Life and Death! Mo Wudao!" Yang Ji''s expression changed as he let out a low roar, and his world projection fiercely defended against it, attempting to stop the sudden attack.


    But!


    With a loud bang,


    The world projection lasted only for a breath before shattering.


    The Bridge of Life and Death struck down.


    In an instant, Yang Ji''s body cracked, then exploded into fragments like porcelain.


    Blood sprayed everywhere!


    "Brother!" the others cried out in shock, each drawing their Magical Treasures, wanting to rush forward to shield him from the harm.


    "I''m fine! Don''t come over!" The scattered flesh and blood quickly reassembled, and Yang Ji reformed unharmed.


    "Hm? Immortal Body?" A cold, surprised voice came from the Bridge of Life and Death.


    Then, the Bridge of Life and Death struck down again like lightning.


    The newly reformed Yang Ji, defenseless, was once again reduced to a mist of blood, and then reassembled.


    After being attacked back and forth five times, with Yang Ji quickly reassembling each time, his vitality proved to be terrifyingly strong.


    Perhaps Mo Wudao realized that such attacks could not kill Yang Ji, for the Bridge of Life and Death no longer fell but flew away into the void.


    However, just as the Bridge of Life and Death was tearing through the void, about to disappear, a voice filled with supreme authority and coldness came down:

 Chapter 197 The Big Shot in the Rotten Wooden Box_3

    ```"Ant, as I cannot extricate myself right now, I''ll let you live a little longer. The day I arrive in person will be the day you certainly die."


    "Mo Wudao, Bridge of Life and Death!" Yang Ji looked up, gazing in the direction where the Bridge of Life and Death had gone.


    "Big brother, are you alright?" Everyone surrounded him with concerned faces.


    "I''m fine!" Yang Ji shook his head.


    "Heh heh, that stone bridge is a Supreme Demonic Artifact, very powerful indeed. To send a projection across endless time and space to bombard you, it could crush you to smithereens. If the bridge itself came to suppress you, you would definitely be suppressed."


    "What do you say, do you want to make a deal with me? Let me out, and I guarantee your safety!"


    Yang Ji did not respond to him, nor did he let him be. Instead, he picked it up with a backward swipe of his hand and pondered alone. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You''re delusional if you think you can contend with a Supreme Demonic Artifact. To withstand it head-on is but a path to death. Let me out, and I''ll make that Bridge of Life and Death useless with just one move." The Rail Wooden Box laughed sinisterly, constantly whispering in Yang Ji''s ear.


    "If you''re so powerful, how come you''re suppressed and imprisoned in this tiny Rail Wooden Box?" Yang Ji said impatiently.


    "..." The Rail Wooden Box was taken aback and said, "Lad, oh no, young brother, this is a matter of life and death, you really shouldn''t be angry with me. Only I can protect you given the current situation."


    Yang Ji ignored him and furrowed his brow, murmuring to himself, "Three years have passed, and Mo Wudao is still unable to extricate himself, only able to manifest the Bridge of Life and Death''s projection to strike at me. Could it be that he''s trapped somewhere dangerous and can''t get out?"


    "Yang Ji, could that be a possibility?" Yan Zhan approached and said, "This Battlefield of Inheritances is created by the Celestial King of the Heavenly Court from countless fragments of shattered realms and pieces of the Origin Battlefield. While it is filled with good fortune, it is also fraught with danger.


    Mo Wudao could very well be trapped in a deadly place while treasure-hunting and unable to free himself."


    "If that''s the case, it would be greatly advantageous for me!" As he spoke, Yang Ji frowned, "However, the trial for the true inheritance lasts three hundred years. I have no idea when Mo Wudao will be able to escape his predicament."


    "To defeat him, the only chance is to attain good fortune before he frees himself during this period."


    "Hey, hey, am I not your good fortune? Good fortune is right in front of you, where else are you going to find it?" The Rail Wooden Box complained resentfully.


    Yang Ji was taken aback and weighed the box in his hand, pondering the situation.


    Seeing Yang Ji''s thoughtful expression, the Rail Wooden Box persisted, "Young brother, let me out, and I guarantee you''ll achieve the number one true inheritance."


    "The youngster you defeated earlier had an ancient relic on him. Without my help, you''d definitely not have been able to beat him."


    "Right, let me ask you something. If you answer honestly, we can still make a deal." Yang Ji, upon hearing this, asked the question that had been on his mind, "What kind of realm is the Evil Demon Realm, and who is lurking within it?"


    "Honestly, I''m not entirely certain myself. However, when I secretly contested with him, judging by the aura he emitted, he should be a Quasi-Imperial Monarch of the Evil Demon Realm. The atmosphere of the realm is also inferior to one created by an Immortal King, suggesting that he''s probably a Quasi-Immortal King. Of this, I am certain."


    "Had it been an Immortal King, it''s impossible that they''d be beaten to near death; for an Immortal King has proven the Dao, capable of merging with the Great Dao. The Great Dao is indestructible; the Immortal King cannot be destroyed, and at such a level, one can only be suppressed, not killed."


    The Rail Wooden Box told the truth.


    "A Quasi-Immortal King level being?" Yang Ji felt a headache coming on; he had actually provoked such a figure.


    "Young brother, the reason he harbors the intention to kill you probably lies in your knowledge of his hiding spot and identity. If he''s so fearful, he''s likely avoiding powerful enemies. Killing you must be to silence you," the Rail Wooden Box speculated.


    "But don''t worry, I am a strong Immortal King. Once you let me out, a flick of my finger would crush him! I guarantee your peace of mind."


    "Letting you out is absolutely out of the question!" Yang Ji shook his head.


    "..." The Rail Wooden Box paused, a little shocked, "Young brother, this is unkind of you. I''ve spoken the truth, and yet you play tricks."


    "I definitely cannot let you out now, but once I achieve the Immortal King Fruit Position, I''ll certainly free you," Yang Ji spoke earnestly.


    "What? Wait until you become an Immortal King? You lad... young brother, can you actually achieve that?" The Rail Wooden Box showed a flicker of irritation.


    "If I am unable to become an Immortal King and meet with demise along the way, I can certainly release you ahead of time," Yang Ji said.


    "Hmm? That wouldn''t be too bad, but it''s still too long a wait."


    "You may think your aspiration to become an Immortal King is presumptuous, but you definitely have the qualification of a True Immortal, and you could live for countless millennia. We need to find a middle ground, a way to let me out earlier," the Rail Wooden Box said, "Young brother, I know you''re talented, unlike those who are conventional and rigid.


    Let me out, and I can truly grant you endless fortune, even taking you as a disciple and teaching you the Evil Ancestor True Scripture."


    "No, letting you out is not subject to negotiation," Yang Ji was not a fool. Liberating such a supreme being in advance carried risks far outweighing the benefits.


    "Senior, if you want to get out sooner, help me grow stronger quickly and achieve the Immortal King fruit position."


    "Tell me all about any opportunities or treasure lands."


    ```

 Chapter 197 The Big Shot in the Rotten Wooden Box_4

    "After all, if I am too weak and get killed by someone, I''m afraid I might slip up and reveal something. I suppose, senior, you wouldn''t want the Immortal Kings of the Celestial Court to know you''re in my hands, would you?""By that time, the Immortal Kings of the Celestial Court wouldn''t know where to suppress you, I guess, forever never to see the light of day again, eternally suppressed."


    Yang Ji said with an inexplicable smile.


    "You dare to threaten me?" The being inside the Rotten Wooden Box suddenly became furious, a cold intention seeping out. Even through the Rotten Wooden Box, Yang Ji felt a bone-chilling coldness.


    "It''s not a matter of threatening, just reciprocation of needs, why must senior become angry?" Yang Ji replied with a faint smile, seeing a huge [Fear] appearing above the other''s head, he then had an idea in his mind.


    "Good lad, good lad, courageous and impressive!" The Rotten Wooden Box suddenly laughed coldly.


    "Since you covet this opportunity, then fine, I will impart to you the Evil Ancestor True Scripture." Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "If you learn the Evil Ancestor True Scripture and comprehend the ''Evil'' within, it will be smooth sailing and the winds will be at your back!"


    "I dare not say you will necessarily reach the Immortal King level, but becoming a Quasi-Imperial Monarch will be a trivial matter for you, after all, this is a cultivation technique created by the supreme Ancestral Fiend."


    In its heart, the Rotten Wooden Box sneered, "If you learn the Evil Ancestor True Scripture, and if the people of the Celestial Court discover it, you will be subjected to endless pursuit. When that time comes, won''t you come crying and swearing to me, obediently releasing me, begging for my protection?"


    Yang Ji raised his eyebrows, originally thinking the being was going to give him a faulty cultivation technique, but he hadn''t expected such a scheme.


    The power of the Celestial Court is immense; if they pursued him, indeed, there would be no escape to heaven or earth.


    After all, this being was only repressed because it had offended the Celestial Court.


    Even as an Immortal King, immortal and undying, but trapped in a Rotten Wooden Box, denied sunlight ¨C it''s worse than death itself.


    Yang Ji weighed his options internally and replied without showing any change in expression, "The Evil Ancestor True Scripture is an Immortal King cultivation technique after all. I, a mere youth with mediocre talent, might find it difficult to comprehend. It''s better if senior offers some other benefits instead."


    "Hmm? Good lad, you can actually resist such temptation? This is the Evil Ancestor True Scripture! If word got out, countless would fight over it all over the world. And yet, this boy doesn''t show a flicker of interest?" The existence inside the Rotten Wooden Box was taken aback.


    "Very well, very well, as it happens, I know of a nearby treasure site, I''ll guide you there."


    Suddenly, a voice transmitted from within the Rotten Wooden Box.


    Yang Ji, seeing the large characters [Conspiracy] hovering above the other''s head, chuckled lightly and agreed, "Good, senior, please lead the way."


    "Alright, young brother!" The entity inside the Rotten Wooden Box was overjoyed and quickly transmitted a message, informing Yang Ji of the route.


    Yang Ji and Yan Zhan exchanged glances, then leaped up, following the Rotten Wooden Box''s guidance, flying deep into the ravine.


    Along the way, Yang Ji was extremely cautious, his vision working to its fullest potential. Danger had no place to hide wherever he passed.


    Before long, everyone reached a terrifying place.


    In front of them appeared a vast yellow river, churning tumultuously, with a stench of corpses and a shroud of death blanketing the skies.


    This place was even more dreadful than Hell itself, with malevolent energy surging and a terrifying aura all around.


    "What kind of evil place is this? These river waters are like a composition of corpse water, how many lives have perished here?" Everyone felt a one-step retreat upon sensing the atmosphere ahead.


    While everyone watched, it didn''t take long before the yellow river began to mournfully wail. Suddenly, a fierce wind howled, rolling with a stench of death, and white bones surfaced, resembling the legendary River Styx.


    The wind brought with it a piercing stench of decay and a suffocating, terrifying malevolence that chilled the soul.


    "Heh heh, this is indeed the Corpse River. Many perished in a great battle long ago. Buried within this river are numerous Immortal Artifacts; finding just one would benefit you immensely, rendering things like the Bridge of Life and Death insignificant," laughed the Rotten Wooden Box.


    "Brother Teacher, don''t be deceived by him. It''s very dangerous to just dive into such a perilous place," Zhong Jun said gravely.


    "Yang Ji!" Yan Zhan shook his head at him.


    "What''s the matter? Little brother, are you scared?" Laughed the Rotten Wooden Box, provoking, "If you don''t dare to go down in search of fortune, how will you defeat that lad wielding the Bridge of Life and Death? Not just you, but everyone around you will die. With death certain either way, why not take a gamble?"


    "Oh? Is that so?" Yang Ji looked at him, chuckled lightly, and said, "At the end of this Corpse River lies a slumbering Corpse Demon, whose power rivals that of a Mahayana cultivator."


    "If I go down and touch the corpse water, it will smell the living and quickly awaken, devouring me. Then you''ll fall into its hands."


    "Such a Corpse Demon is a creature of fiends and evil, akin to your own essence. You probably just need to state your name and reveal your identity, and it will bow down to you, treating you as its ancestor, allowing you to see the light of day once more. Quite the clever plan."


    "How do you know this?" The Rotten Wooden Box was alarmed inside.


    "I not only know that there is a Corpse Demon in this Corpse River, but I also know that you have never been here before. It''s just that on the day of utmost evil, you heard occasional roars from here and inferred that there must be a Corpse Demon lurking; am I right? In fact, you are also gambling," said Yang Ji with an unfathomable smile.


    "You... " The entity inside the Rotten Wooden Box truly felt a jolt of shock, as that weird sense of being seen through surfaced again so clearly, sending a chill down its spine.


    Since becoming an Immortal King, it had never felt this way before.

 Chapter 197 The Big Shot in the Rotten Wooden Box_5

    ```I didn''t expect to keep sensing it on this little cultivator who''s merely in the Divinity Transformation Realm.


    "What kind of monster is this kid? To say he has cultivated some Immortal Technique that can see through the thoughts in people''s hearts, but I am an Immortal King, how could he possibly see through my thoughts? Even my master, Ancestral Fiend, couldn''t do that, could he?" His heart was incredibly shocked.


    "Hmph! You really don''t know what''s good for you. I earnestly offered to trade with you, yet you keep playing tricks. Do you believe I won''t shout three times right now to draw the three Immortal Monarchs from outside and hand you over to them, so you''ll never see the light of day for all eternity?"


    Yang Ji suddenly shouted, preempting the other''s actions like a Shocking Thunder explosion, startling not only Yan Zhan and the others but also the Immortal King inside the Rail Wooden Box, whose heart skipped a beat, as if he had returned to the past when he was being reprimanded by his master.


    "Ahem, little brother, please don''t. We''re all friends here. It''s a huge stroke of fate to have met each other. Why make things so rigid between us, right?" The entitiy inside the Rail Wooden Box said with a forced smile.


    "You''d better be honest, this is your last chance, and there won''t be another one." Yang Ji snorted coldly, wanting to forcefully expose his scheming to make him recognize the seriousness and not dare to play any more tricks.


    Even an Immortal King must be completely honest and obedient in front of him.


    Without waiting for another word from the Rail Wooden Box, Yang Ji turned his hand and put it into his Inner World.


    Planning to give him the cold shoulder for a while.


    "Yang Ji, do you really want to carry this Rail Wooden Box with you? The side of Ancestral Fiend is as incompatible with the Celestial Court as fire and water. It''s a huge cause and effect, the stakes are too high." The Immortal Elder said gravely.


    "I originally did not want to get involved in this karmic tie, but the Evil Ancestor True Scripture is truly tempting. Once I ascend to the Immortal Realm, if the timing is right, I can study it and learn from it." Yang Ji replied.


    "Evil Ancestor True Scripture is linked to Ancestral Fiend, it''s a huge karmic tie, do you really want to get involved?" The Immortal Elder said earnestly, asking again.


    "Indeed, it''s a huge karmic tie, but also a massive opportunity, a tremendous one at that. The opportunity lies right before me, and I don''t really want to let it go. I''m not concerned with the opposition between good and evil. The Great Dao is vast, and although the paths are different, they all lead back to the same destination, are just means to Longevity.


    I seek only the Dao, without questioning the rights and wrongs of the way. ''Evil'' is subjective to the human heart." Yang Ji said.


    "How difficult is it to seek the Dao in its purest form? Once you cultivate the Evil Ancestor True Scripture, you''re actually entangled in its feuds, and stand opposed to the Celestial Court." The Immortal Elder sighed.


    "Immortal Elder, this is what worries me too, so I want to ascend to the Immortal Realm and then figure things out before making a decision." Yang Ji said solemnly.


    Being caught in the web of the world and unable to break free, this was the first time he truly felt that way.


    "Hehe, Immortal Elder, no need to worry, I have my own sense of measure and will not be so foolish as to blindly oppose the Celestial Court for the sake of the Evil Ancestor True Scripture." Yang Ji suddenly laughed.


    "Hmm! Yang Ji, it''s good that you have your own judgment." The Immortal Elder nodded.


    "Yang Ji, where are we heading now?" Yan Zhan saw Yang Ji looking toward the canyon outside, as if he had spotted a target, and asked aloud.


    "To kill the Heavenly Demons, to get the True Inheritancer Talisman!" Yang Ji stated coldly.


    "Yang Ji, have you made a discovery?" Yan Zhan asked, slightly surprised.


    "Yes, follow me!" With a smile, Yang Ji led the others as they flew out of the Evil Mist Canyon.


    ...


    In the midst of some mountains.


    A man dressed in a black robe chuckled maliciously, "Our Heavenly Demon Sect gave your Great River Sect a chance. Since your sect refused to submit, then all of you disciples of the Great River Sect shall perish."


    With a flick of his wrist, a blade fell, accompanied by a scream, a bloody head soared into the air.


    The ground was smeared in blood, with as many as ten heads like this, each filled with vengeful fury.


    "Mo Tianshang, by joining the Heavenly Demons, you will have no good end. All of you deserve to die!" a head lying on the ground cursed with resentful eyes, still mouthing words.


    "Oh? You actually cultivated almost half an Immortal Body, worthy of being the top genius who entered this time from the Great River Sect. However, I''m afraid I''m going to disappoint you. You may never see our ''tragic end.''" The man from the Heavenly Demon Sect sneered viciously, and crushed the head under his foot, thoroughly extinguishing its life force.


    "Alas, still one step too late. However, the geniuses who come to the Battlefield of Inheritances usually leave a clone outside, so they won''t die completely. In three hundred years, you will also learn of their terrible fates, it''s not too late."


    A sorrowful sigh suddenly came from high above.


    ```


    "Who?" Mo Tianshang was startled and suddenly looked up.


    He saw ten people flying through the air toward him.


    "People from the Wuji Dao Sect?" Mo Tianshang recognized the robes of the newcomers and sneered coldly, "You''ve arrived just in time. I''ll kill you all together, so you can keep them company on the road to the Yellow Springs."


    "Heaven and Earth Net!" Mo Tianshang and the other nine demons, ruthless and merciless, exchanged glances and immediately flicked their fingers, releasing strands of evil energy that wove into a Heaven and Earth Net, enveloping Yang Ji and his companions.


    To trap them all within it.


    "With only one leader among you, who will make a move?" Yang Ji said coldly.


    "Heaven and Earth Net? A mere trick! Behold my Endless Sea of Flames!" Xuan Chi, brimming with murderous intent, stepped forward, and a sea of flames surged from behind him, instantly burning away the endless evil energy and breaking the Heaven and Earth Net. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Ice Seal Thousand Miles!" Li Yinxue also took the opportunity to fly out, striking with her palm, as boundless frost swept across the land and sky, instantly turning the world in front of them into a frost-covered realm. Mo Tianshang and the other ten were frozen in place in an instant.


    It was just a moment''s work.


    Xuan Chi had already flown above Mo Tianshang''s head, his hand ablaze with fire, and as he gripped down and twisted fiercely, a scream accompanied the removal of Mo Tianshang''s head.


    The flames rolled over it, and within the span of three breaths, it was burnt to nothingness, soul and all.


    Two leader-level geniuses acted together, and these were not just any leaders, but close to the ones on the Immortal List.


    Mo Tianshang stood no chance and was killed instantly.


    The nine remaining disciples of the Heavenly Demon Sect, all Silver List Geniuses, were somewhat extraordinary. Frozen for three breaths, they showed signs of breaking out with Divine Skills.


    But just then, Zhan Xiao made his move, with battle energy coalescing in his hands to form a strong bow covered in runes, and an arrow incredibly sharp.


    Nocking the arrow and drawing the bow, with a whoosh, the arrow pierced through the void, followed by nine consecutive booming explosions.


    Nine heads of the Heavenly Demon Sect disciples burst open, their souls extinguished, dying a tragic death on the spot.


    Three leader-level geniuses made a move¡ªit was a true killing blow.


    There was no suspense.


    "Let''s go, we''ll head to the next place." Yang Ji moved, leading the others purposefully forward, because his clone had sent him another message.


    "Hey, young man, don''t be in a hurry to kill¡ªdon''t you want a chance at treasure? I can truly take you there," spoke the Rail Wooden Box.


    "Where?" Yang Ji asked casually as he flew.


    "The very area where you found me," said the Rail Wooden Box.


    "How would you know there''s a treasure there, stuck inside a Rail Wooden Box, unable to move?" Yang Ji was unmoved.


    "You''ve forgotten, that area is a fragment of the Evil Realm. I''ve spent countless eons in the Evil Realm, and I''m familiar with every inch; I can tell where the chances lie with my eyes closed," the Rail Wooden Box insisted.


    "Oh?" Yang Ji''s interest was piqued, but he appeared indifferent and did not respond further.


    One reason was to cool the Rail Wooden Box''s enthusiasm, making him see the reality of the situation.


    Another was that the target of this hunt possessed a True Inheritor Talisman, which he desired.


    Without further delay, he led his group at high speed toward their target.


    (Since no one objects to anti-piracy measures, they will start from tomorrow. The anti-piracy chapter will be released at midnight tomorrow, and it will be revised promptly at six in the morning. From now on, updates will occur during the day, so there''s no need for anyone to stay up late waiting, only I will be staying up late to write.


    Whether or not anyone reads, I write with passion when it''s protected from piracy.)

 Chapter 198 Theres a mole, there definitely is a mole.

    On a vast plain, a small squad of ten members from the Black Demon Sect was sitting cross-legged, refining the essence of a Spirit Race team they had just killed into pills."Big brother, this Battlefield of Inheritances is really a treasure trove. So many geniuses for us to hunt, it''s like each one is a powerful supplement. If it weren''t for the cultivation level restrictions set by the Battlefield of Inheritances, I could break through to the mid-stage of Divinity Transformation by now," a ferocious-looking young man said with a wild laugh.


    "No hurry, no hurry. We''ll keep hunting the talents of the major worlds, accumulating a solid foundation. When we get out, we''ll be able to break through to the Peak of the Divine Transformation in no time," Xiong Yingfei said as he stood up, hands behind his back, walking with a dragon-like stride and a tiger-like pace, exuding an air of dominance.


    "Hm?" Suddenly, his expression changed, and he sharply turned to look ahead.


    "Big brother, what is it?"


    "Someone''s coming. I sense that they have five True Inheritancer Talismans in their hands!" Xiong Yingfei narrowed his eyes, resembling a venomous snake.


    "Five True Inheritancer Talismans? The approaching team must be quite strong," a disciple of the Black Demon Sect said with a serious tone.


    "Indeed, teams that can possess five True Inheritancer Talismans in such a short time are certainly not weak. But don''t forget, we are no ordinary rivals either," another disciple of the Black Demon Sect said with a cold laugh.


    "Yes, big brother is an Immortal Ranking Genius, the five of us are Golden List Geniuses, and the other four disciples are Silver List Geniuses. With such strength, we can sweep through ninety-nine percent of the teams," a disciple of the Black Demon Sect said with a proud smile.


    Indeed, having a lead-level genius in a team was extremely formidable, let alone an Immortal Ranking Genius, which almost equaled a super team.


    You should know that most of the geniuses who entered for the assessment were below the Silver List. Lead-level geniuses and Immortal Ranking Geniuses were the true elites, and not many could be found in a Sect.


    This team actually had five lead-level geniuses and one Immortal Ranking Genius; with such strength, they could virtually walk sideways.


    No wonder they were so arrogant, sitting so conspicuously on the great plain, without setting up any protections, openly refining the Spirit Race people. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This was truly domineering.


    "Hey, once they come, we''ll capture them straight away, refine them into pills, and add to our foundation," a disciple of the Black Demon Sect said with a laugh filled with murderous intent.


    "Let''s not be careless. The talents who have entered include many from the Three Thousand Great Realms and the Infinite Minor Realms; there are so many experts. We should keep a low profile, figure out the situation first," Xiong Yingfei humbly said, but the corner of his mouth revealed a cruel smile.


    "Heh, big brother is right, we need to figure out the situation first. If their strength exceeds ours, we can simply hand over the True Inheritancer Talismans, as we are not here to achieve the True Inheritance. If their strength is below ours, hehe..." This person chuckled strangely, his eyes filled with various cruel images.


    The man beside him licked his lips and picked up the conversation, "If their strength is below ours, the men will be killed directly for Alchemy, and the women... we will play with them before killing them for Alchemy! The Battlefield of Inheritances is indeed a great place, allowing us to taste women from various races, truly full of endless flavors."


    "They''re here!" Xiong Yingfei''s gaze lifted, and he said coldly.


    "Hm? It''s actually the people from Wuji Dao Sect," the disciples of the Black Demon Sect saw the ten rapidly growing small black dots and exchanged glances, all bursting into inexplicable laughter.


    "Ten heads, that''s not a small contribution. Enough to exchange for a lower-grade Enlightenment Pill," a disciple of the Demon Sect said cruelly, licking his lips.


    "Eh! Big brother, they''re not running away!" Shang Guanwu said in surprise.


    You should know that along the way, any team that sensed they had five True Inheritancer Talismans would be terribly frightened, running away as if flying, not daring to linger or approach.


    But the ten disciples of the Black Demon Sect stood still, actually waiting for them to come.


    "Yang Ji, I recognize the leader of that group. His name is Xiong Yingfei, he is very powerful. His father is a mighty Demon Emperor, and his grandfather is a formidable Tribulation Immortal. I''ve heard in this Black Demon Sect''s entry, there are two Immortal Ranking individuals, and this Xiong Yingfei is one of them," Yan Zhan said, frowning slightly and looking at Xiong Yingfei with some disgust.


    "No wonder they''re not fleeing. One Immortal Ranking Genius hiding his true strength, five lead-level geniuses, and four Silver List geniuses. Such strength really does provide them with the capital to be proud," Xuan Chi said with a smile.


    "Oh? It seems that by taking him down, the Black Demon Sect''s teams entering this time will be more than half destroyed. Nice, nice!" Yang Ji said with a light smile.


    While Yang Ji and his team were sizing them up, the disciples of the Demon Sect were also eyeing them.


    "Six lead-level geniuses, four Silver List geniuses! Big brother, they''re ripe for the taking!" a disciple of the Black Demon Sect whispered coldly with a laugh.


    "Come here and kneel down! I can give you a swift end!"


    Xiong Yingfei stood with his hands behind his back, watching Yang Ji and the others as if an emperor was looking at his subjects, releasing an overwhelmingly powerful aura unique to an Immortal Ranking Genius that swept through all directions, boundless in might.


    "Kneel down!"


    Behind him, the nine experts also shouted in unison.


    They knew these few were geniuses from the Wuji Dao Sect, lead-level experts with dignity.


    And to torment experts of such status, to insult their dignity, filled them with intense excitement and twisted pleasure.


    "These guys, how arrogant!" Shang Guanwu''s face turned crimson with anger.


    "Little girl, saying we''re arrogant? Just wait, I''ve got even more arrogance to show you, I guarantee you''ll know how imposing I am!" a disciple of the Demon Sect said with a vile leer, allowing his gaze to blatantly sweep over Shang Guanwu and Li Yinxue, as if he wanted to pounce on them at any moment.

 Chapter 198 Theres a Mole, There Definitely is a Mole_2

    "Such a beauty; it should be the elder brother who enjoys her first!" a disciple of the Demon Sect said with a sneer."These people are indeed exceptionally beautiful. Playing with them would surely have a unique flavor, especially that descendant of Luo Shen!" Xiong Yingfei''s lips curled up with an obscene smile, as he said to Yan Zhan, "Back then, you were as pure as a fairy and wouldn''t spare me a glance.


    Today, I will strip you of your clothes piece by piece and see if you can still be as proud and sanctimonious as you were when you scream!"


    "Hmm?" Yang Ji''s brows furrowed, as he quietly stepped in front of Yan Zhan, rage boiling inside him. He looked at Xiong Yingfei and said, "I was going to punch you to death, but now I''ve changed my mind. I''m going to pull out your teeth one by one before I beat you to death with my fists!" S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His gaze was ice-cold, and murderous aura surged in his heart more intensely than ever, making his robe flutter noisily.


    Yan Zhan looked at this broad back, blinked her beautiful eyes, and the words she had meant to retort with also disappeared between her reddened lips as he shielded her.


    "Come over here and die!" Yang Ji''s body suddenly shook, his aura fluid like water yet decisive and formidable, erupting from his body as though he was the Supreme Immortal King, unparalleled in elegance.


    Yang Ji rarely became angry.


    The supreme aura born from slaughter, like mountains of corpses and seas of blood, instinctively embodied a supremacy that chilled one''s spine.


    In that instant, he seemed to transform into a different person.


    In the middle of everyone''s shocked gazes, he stepped toward Xiong Yingfei with overwhelmingly superior momentum.


    "Come here!" Yang Ji''s voice was as cold as the Reaper''s.


    "Who are you?"


    The change in Yang Ji startled even the nine masters of the Black Demon Sect, and even Xiong Yingfei''s pupils shrank in surprise.


    The Yang Ji from before had exuded the aura of a leader, but now his aura burst forth, deep and vast, and he transformed into a figure worthy of the Immortal Rankings.


    Now, he had become an entirely different person, valiant and overbearing, descending like the God of Slaughter with infinite might.


    "Very well, it seems I underestimated you, but this makes things more interesting. I''ll beat you half to death in front of Yan Zhan, and then, in front of you, I will play with her to my heart''s content, which will make it all the more delicious!"


    Xiong Yingfei''s eyes flickered, but he quickly regained composure, stood with his hands behind his back, and his eyes sharp as if he had found his prey and his fun.


    "Die!"


    Boom!


    Xiong Yingfei''s voice, carrying wild power, condensed into a beam like a sharp sword, a terrifying supreme sonic Divine Skill, directly aimed at killing Yang Ji.


    "Thump! Thump! Thump!" Yang Ji didn''t even blink as several heartbeats sounded, dispersing Xiong Yingfei''s sonic Divine Skill immediately with the heartbeat of an Ancient God.


    It was then, hearing the heartbeat, that Xiong Yingfei suddenly clutched at his heart, his complexion changing momentarily.


    He quickly formed a hand seal, and a flash of treasure light entered his body, "Talisman protects the body!"


    A Dao Talisman wrapped around his heart, emitting a sturdy divine light from its Dao Runes, protecting Xiong Yingfei''s heart from invasion.


    "Nine Nether Claw!" It was at this moment that Yang Ji took a step in the air, landing above Xiong Yingfei''s head, reaching down with his fingers, intending to pluck off his head.


    "Thunderbolt Flash!" Xiong Yingfei reacted extremely swiftly, his form turning into a streak of lightning, like the first thunderbolt in the world. In a flash, he appeared several miles away, evading the strike.


    But Yang Ji''s reaching hand didn''t stop there; with a backhanded grab, he seized the neck of a Disciple of the Demon Sect.


    "You were quite lively just now, but you died just as quickly." Yang Ji''s gaze was cold to the extreme, and with a twist of his five fingers, the head of the Disciple of the Demon Sect, who had just spoken about playing with Shang Guanwu and the others, was plucked off on the spot.


    "Ah, elder brother, save me!" The man was truly terrified. Held in Yang Ji''s hand, he felt an irresistible authority.


    "Die!" Yang Ji growled, his fingers clenching, and bang! The man''s head exploded, and his soul was extinguished.


    A leader-level genius had died.


    To the side, a disciple of the Demon Emperor''s complexion turned drastically, waving his hand, he sent out ten thousand Shaking Demon Lights, attempting to assassinate Yang Ji who was approaching.


    But Yang Ji suddenly turned, his hand shot out, and the Invincible was displayed, grabbing and crushing the Shaking Demon Lights, with the World Force swirling between his fingers, annihilating all demon light.


    Then his fingers drilled mercilessly into the man''s chest.


    Crack!


    Then with another clench, that person let out a shrill scream, his body twisted like a pretzel, crushed into a mass by Yang Ji''s grip.


    Too ferocious.


    In the blink of an eye, Yang Ji had killed two leader-level geniuses.


    For a moment, other disciples of the Demon Sect all retreated in succession, stunned by Yang Ji''s ferocity.


    They wanted to flee, but in the void, figures like Xuan Chi stood coldly, cutting off their retreat.


    They couldn''t escape at all; they were like turtles in a jar.


    "Damn it!" Xiong Yingfei, seeing this, surged with rage and leaped up, his hands intertwining complicated seals. Wave after wave of world-shaking energy brewed within his hands: "Overlord Earthshaking Fist! Five times battle power!"


    Boom!


    Countless wild currents swirled around him, and those currents coalesced into a towering figure that ruled the world.


    "Overlord World Extinguishing!"


    He threw a punch, and that dominant figure immediately exerted pressure and descended, infinite rules revolving above his head. The punch, filled with the aura of destruction, smashed down ruthlessly toward Yang Ji.

 Chapter 198 Theres a mole, there definitely is a mole_3

    "Die!"Yang Ji''s eyes were cold and fierce, like the supreme overlord of an ancient era. He viciously unleashed the World Fist with such terror that no words could describe. His punch not only blasted apart the Overlord Fist with five times the fighting strength but also continued its relentless trajectory as the World Force rained down like a cataclysm.


    Xiong Yingfei''s body was instantly turned into a mangled mass of flesh.


    Just a single punch!


    With just one punch, Yang Ji had reduced the once insurmountable Immortal Ranking Genius, Xiong Yingfei, into a bloody pulp.


    The remaining Disciples of the Demon Sect were all dumbfounded, unable to believe their own eyes.


    They knew full well the terror of Xiong Yingfei, an Immortal Ranking Genius at the peak of his battle power amongst his peers, yet he was reduced to mud by a single punch?


    His "Overlord Earthshaking Fist" was the supreme technique of the ancient Shaking World Sect. Once unleashed, it was like the descent of a peerless overlord, increasing his battle power by fivefold. All things would submit to that overbearing aura, daring not to move.


    However, this supreme technique was like child''s play in front of Yang Ji, crushed outright by his punch without even a ripple of residual energy spreading outward.


    Too terrifying!


    "Ah!" The groans of Xiong Yingfei, turned into mangled flesh, roared with unwillingness to accept his fate. At the same time, a violent Demonic Qi burst forth from his body, and a Demon Shadow began to awaken within his soul, as a terrifying presence seeped out.


    "A remnant soul, parasitism? A twin body?" Yang Ji''s eyelids twitched as he realized that if this Demon Shadow were to awaken, the one controlling the body would no longer be Xiong Yingfei but a Demon God on par with the Tribulation Immortal. Although it was only a residual soul, it was not something he could currently contend with.


    Bang!


    Bang!


    Bang!


    Instantly, Yang Ji let loose punch after punch, hammering down relentlessly.


    Xiong Yingfei''s physical body was blown apart once more, sinking the Demon Soul back into dormancy. The current condition of the body simply could not allow it to awaken.


    Bang!


    Bang!


    Bang!


    Yang Ji continued to pound with his fists, as if beating a dead dog.


    "Ah, you''re doomed. You are doomed. I will have my revenge. Not only will you die, but everyone around you will die too!"


    Xiong Yingfei''s body had turned into a mass of flesh, his recently reformed head bobbing in the blood and gore, his eyes filled with vengeance glaring intently at Yang Ji, brimming with endless hatred.


    Xiong Yingfei''s words had touched Yang Ji''s sore spot. He controlled his strength and continued to bombard him with punches.


    Xiong Yingfei''s head was repeatedly condensed, restored, and then exploded in an endless cycle.


    "Ah, you''re doomed. You are doomed," Xiong Yingfei howled.


    Bang!


    "Seeking death!" Yang Ji''s gaze turned icy. With the final punch, Xiong Yingfei''s body was utterly shattered, and his soul extinguished.


    "You! You!"


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    "We''ll kill him and avenge our senior brother!" shouted a Demon Sect Disciple fiercely.


    Bang!


    No sooner had the words left his mouth than his body was pulverized with one punch, his corpse scattered on the ground in a shocking display.


    "Die!" Yang Ji struck again with a punch, turning everything into dust. His killing intent and chilling aura left one breathless.


    Even Zhong Jun and the others watching the battle couldn''t help but shudder. It was a good thing that this was their own senior brother. Otherwise, who would dare to provoke him?


    "Let''s fight him!"


    These were all geniuses of the Demon Sect. Despite their fear, their thoughts were still spinning, knowing they couldn''t escape. With a ferocious roar, their bodies swelled up, and they actually self-destructed, charging towards Yang Ji.


    "You think you can blow yourself up? Not so easy. You''ll die however I want you to die!" Yang Ji reached out with one hand, his terrifying palm expanding continuously as the World Force devoured everything, forcefully suppressing the opponent''s self-destruction, then grasping him in his palm like a dead dog.


    "Ah!" The Demon Sect Disciple screamed.


    Bang!


    With one squeeze of his five fingers, the Disciple was crushed to death!


    The remaining Disciples of the Demon Sect watched the scene, utterly horrified.


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    Yang Ji was too strong, so strong that he could dictate their life and death. They couldn''t even self-destruct.


    "All of you die!" Yang Ji swept his gaze and reached out with a giant hand, fiercely grabbing the remaining terrified Disciples of the Demon Sect and squeezing.


    Bang!


    They were all crushed to bits by the World Force, death by sheer compression.


    "Let''s go!" Without lingering, Yang Ji picked up the True Inheritancer Talisman from the ground and continued on his way with the others.


    Along the way, teams from the Heavenly Demon Sect, Netherworld Sect, Demon God Sect, Nine Nether Sect, and Black Demon Sect, as well as Heavenly Demons and six other powerful factions, were all slain by him.


    In just a few short years, Yang Ji had swept through twenty-one teams, slaughtering more than two hundred geniuses.


    This matter not only caused an uproar among the high-ranking members of the Demon Sect but also shook the Dao Sect considerably.


    "There must be a traitor, absolutely a traitor! How else could he pinpoint our locations with such accuracy?"


    Outside the Battlefield of Inheritances, within a grand hall of the Black Demon Sect, the slain geniuses of various sects gathered together, roaring with anger.


    (Can''t be bothered with anti-theft measures anymore, it''s too much hassle. Let''s leave it at this.)


    (Sorting out the plot, just one chapter today. Will continue with two chapters tomorrow, eight thousand.)


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    "Yang Ji! It''s always this Yang Ji! Didn''t he once fight with Zheng Xun, Xuan Chi, and others, showing the strength of a leader? How could he be a Supreme Genius comparable to the top ten on the Immortal Board?""Is there any news from the spies we planted in the Wuji Dao Sect''s team?"


    "None!"


    "Trash! Investigate!" The upper echelons of the Demon Sect were infuriated, issuing a chilling command.


    Having teams continuously slaughtered is a minor issue, but it affects the Sect''s fortune, which is a major concern.


    "Good job, Young Yang. Very good, indeed," Despite the gloom in the Demon Sect, the Wuji Dao Sect was quite pleased.


    "It''s over, it''s all over." Only Elder Chun Ye looked somewhat uneasy.


    "What''s wrong?" Elder Ji Shen asked with a look of surprise.


    "I previously made a promise to Young Yang, that if he could slay two hundred enemy geniuses, I would give him a Time Stone. But the issue is I don''t have one. I just said it casually, and now I''m in trouble. How could this kid be so formidable? This is bad, very bad... Sect Master!" As Elder Chun Ye spoke, he looked up at Wuji Zi.


    "Cough, meeting adjourned, meeting adjourned!" As soon as Wuji Zi''s voice fell, he vanished into thin air, his speed drawing attention.


    "Fellows!" Elder Chun Ye turned to look at the others, but in an instant, the once full room was completely empty.


    "..." Elder Chun Ye froze on the spot. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Dao Tower.


    "Elder!"


    "Elder!"


    "Hmm!" Elder Chun Ye casually brushed his sleeve, his gaze sharp, and nonchalantly instructed the watching disciples, "If Young Yang''s clone comes looking for me, tell him I''ve gone into seclusion to comprehend an Immortal Technique!"


    "Yes, Elder!"


    "Hmm!" Elder Chun Ye nodded, then with hands clasped behind his back, he entered the Dao Tower.


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    Battlefield of Inheritances.


    "Yang Ji, how were you able to pinpoint the approximate location of these Demon Sect teams?" Yan Zhan leaned in and asked curiously.


    "Because I can calculate it!" Yang Ji replied with a slight smile.


    "Who would believe that?" Yan Zhan looked at him skeptically, but did not press further.


    Yang Ji''s slight smile revealed his secret. He was able to find the Demon Sect teams'' approximate locations thanks to messages transmitted by his clone.


    The teams of the Demon Sect and the Troop of the Heavenly Demons all wore sensing talismans before entering, used to confirm their identities and approximate location of each other.


    Moreover, their clones left outside would also exchange messages and inform each other about their coordinates and situations.


    Yang Ji''s clone obtained information in this manner.


    Furthermore, Yang Ji had given the Great Transformation Talisman to his clone, which allowed him to change his form continuously and move flexibly, avoiding detection.


    This made his actions even more comfortable and convenient.


    "Let''s move!" After the group finished clearing the battlefield, Yang Ji looked in a specific direction and set off again.


    His objective was clear, a valley five million miles away.


    However, when he led his people there, there was no sign of any Disciple of the Demon Sect.


    It was at that moment that his clone conveyed a message.


    [The Disciples of the Demon Sect have discarded their identity sensing talismans, and the secret message passing between clones has also ceased.]


    "Hmm? Are these guys scared of being killed by me?" Yang Ji surveyed his surroundings and murmured softly.


    And so it went.


    A year passed by, and there were no further messages from the clone.


    Yang Ji knew that the Demon Sect and Troop of the Heavenly Demons teams were frightened by his killings, and they had become more cautious, no longer exposing their locations.


    In the vast Battlefield of Inheritances, without any rough coordinates or directions, it was difficult to encounter enemy forces again.


    Unable to find anyone, Yang Ji stopped searching aggressively.


    Nevertheless, in these seven or eight years, he had slain more than two hundred people and obtained eighteen True Inheritancer Talismans.


    Now with one or two talismans each, they all qualified to become True Disciples, so they were not anxious anymore.


    "Little brother, no more targets to kill, huh? Come on, I''ll take you to gain some fortune!" The Rail Wooden Box suddenly chuckled slyly at this time.


    "Is there really fortune to be gained?" Yang Ji glanced at it, noting the big "Fortune" over its head, and asked deliberately.


    "Truly! That place of fortune is exactly where you found me that time. I mentioned it to you seven or eight years ago," the Rail Wooden Box said, grinning guiltily.


    "Do you really have such good intentions? Are you afraid I''ll get killed and spill your secret, so you want me to get a bit stronger?" Yang Ji eyed the box skeptically.


    "Little brother, isn''t that obvious?" grumbled the Rail Wooden Box internally, "This kid is deliberately provoking me. I have to placate him for now, sweeten the deal a bit. Once I''m free, I''ll make sure he learns why the flowers are so red."


    "Hmm? Fine then, considering how well you''ve behaved these seven or eight years, I''ll reluctantly accept your fortune," Yang Ji said, his eyebrows raised as he read the information displayed above the Rail Wooden Box''s head.


    "You also want to teach me why the flowers are so red? Kid, just you wait till I have extracted all your value; then you''ll be left both wifeless and embattled."


    Yang Ji quietly smiled to himself, leading everyone toward the Evil Mist Canyon while keeping an eye on the Rail Wooden Box, wondering, "By the way, you''re an Immortal King. How could a mere Rail Wooden Box trap you?"


    "With your incredible Divine Skills, can''t you just shake it a little and blast it apart?"


    "Ah, little brother, you don''t understand. This wooden box is merely a facade; in reality, it''s a manifestation of the Great Dao Principle." A faint sigh came from within the Rail Wooden Box.


    To Yang Ji''s eyes, the Rail Wooden Box indeed appeared as a [Great Dao Prison!], with innumerable Great Dao Principles intricately woven together like a silken cocoon.

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    "Since it is transformed from the Great Dao Principles, with my insignificant strength, it''s difficult for me to open it," Yang Ji sighed."This rotten wooden box has trapped me for countless eras, and I have pondered over it for countless eras as well. Although I cannot blast it open, I have mastered the technique to unlock it. As long as you cooperate with me from the outside, we can easily open it," the rotten wooden box suddenly became spirited.


    "Are you sure you''re an Immortal King? Just a small wooden box, and you studied it for countless eras just to master the way to open it? And you need someone to help from the outside?" Yang Ji changed his tone, deliberately mocking.


    "You little... young brother, what do you know!" The rotten wooden box felt agitated, as if a sore spot had been poked, and retorted indignantly, "Do you know that this rotten wooden box is the condensation of the Dominator''s supreme Dao Technique? It''s already incredible that I have figured out how to open it.


    In the future, I might even take this as an opportunity to forge my own Dao and create my own Sealing Technique."


    "Dominator? My own Dao?" Yang Ji''s eyes twinkled with interest, and he said, "What is a Dominator? Is that an existence that surpasses an Immortal King?"


    "A Dominator, in fact, is also an Immortal King," the rotten wooden box replied.


    "Oh?" Yang Ji gestured for it to continue.


    "Immortal Kings are divided into ordinary Immortal Kings, Supreme Immortal Kings, Giants, Supreme Titans, and Dominators."


    The rotten wooden box spoke eloquently, "Among the Three Thousand Grand Daos, if one masters a Dao completely, becoming one with the Dao, immortal and indestructible, that is an ordinary Immortal King."


    "An Immortal King who has forged his own Immortal King Artifact and created his own vast realm is a Supreme Immortal King."


    "A Supreme Immortal King who possesses Innate Supreme Treasures, Origin Supreme Treasures, Three Thousand Town World Treasures, and wields such infinitely powerful Magical Treasures is known as a Giant. A Supreme Immortal King who has invincible Dao Techniques is also called a Giant."


    "Although Immortal Kings are immortal, a Giant among them can, with his Supreme Treasures and invincible Dao Techniques, blast you half to death, utterly disgrace you, and force you to retreat into the Great Dao for tens of thousands of years to recuperate. They can truly achieve this."


    "At this level of Immortal King, who doesn''t create a Dao sanctuary, establish a Sect? What''s most important is one''s reputation. If you''re subdued and humiliated by others, what face do you have left? When you emerge, you''ll be disheveled and have to avoid your enemies. Living like this as a magnificent Immortal King, how frustrating would that be?"


    "As for a Supreme Titan, a strong entity at this level has already forged their own path and created their invincible Dao Technique."


    "A force at this level is very powerful, and with their own created Dao, they can easily crush a Giant with their bare hands."


    "As for a Dominator, they are invincible beings, who have not only forged their own path, created their own invincible Dao Technique, but also created terrifying Sealing Techniques."


    "They can seal ordinary Immortal Kings below and Supreme Titans above, condemning them to an eternal and ever-lasting confinement. Although the trapped Immortal King appears immortal, it''s essentially no different from being dead."


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    "This rotten wooden box is from the hands of a Dominator from the Celestial Court. There are also other terrifying Sealing Techniques, such as ''Immortal Stone City'', ''Eternal Silence Flower'', ''Primordial Dust'', ''Body Square'', ''Great Dao Heavenly Crystal'', and so on."


    "Oh? I never thought there were so many distinctions among Immortal Kings," Yang Ji said, somewhat surprised.


    "So, what level of Immortal King are you, senior?" He asked curiously.


    "Me? I am a Giant among Immortal Kings, wielding invincible Dao Techniques! Young brother, free me, and follow me in cultivation. When I achieve the status of Supreme Dominator, I will be your strongest support!" The rotten wooden box rarely showed a hint of pride.


    "Giant Immortal King? Then what about Ancestral Fiend?" Yang Ji asked further.


    "My master is a Supreme Titan. He has stepped out from the ''Evil'' path, created his own ''Supreme Evil Path''. The Evil Ancestor True Scripture contains his old man''s Supreme Evil Path, an invincible method. If you learn it, rest assured you will become a Giant Immortal King. Do you want me to pass it on to you right now?" the rotten wooden box tempted incessantly.


    "A Supreme Titan who has forged their own Dao?" A spark of eagerness surged in Yang Ji''s heart. If he really learned the Evil Ancestor True Scripture and the invincible Dao Technique, maybe he could become a Giant Immortal King. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "However, another''s Dao is ultimately someone else''s path, and it is hard to achieve the strongest status; it can only be used for reference." Thinking this way, Yang Ji quickly regained his composure.


    "Right, if Ancestral Fiend was merely a Supreme Titan without having created any Sealing Technique, why would he have the reckless idea to attack the Celestial Court with its Dominator?" Yang Ji voiced his confusion.


    Hearing this, the rotten wooden box was immediately enraged and said, "What attacking the Celestial Court? My master devoted himself to cultivation, unconcerned with worldly affairs, never making enemies with anyone, how could he attack the Celestial Court?


    It was only because my master had created an invincible Dao Technique and was about to further create a Sealing Technique that the Celestial Court came attacking our Evil Realm."


    "Why?" Yan Zhan chimed in from the side.


    "Authority!" the rotten wooden box said in a deep voice, "The Celestial Court is a place filled with desire for gain, where the rulers have immense ambitions, wishing to control the Myriad Realms. Anything unregulated or escaping their control must be destroyed."


    "The Celestial Court does not allow the emergence of other powers'' Dominators because this greatly erodes their rights, weakening the supreme authority of the Celestial Court. The alien must be suppressed, even neutrality is unacceptable."


    "I see! But why bother? If you can''t beat them, join them. Why must you go for broke?" Yang Ji sighed.

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    "It''s not that simple. Although I''m not entirely clear on the minutiae, I do know that even if the Dominator were to join the Celestial Court, a heavy price would have to be paid," the Rotten Wooden Box said with rare gravity."..." Yang Ji was startled and asked, "What about those below the Dominator who join the Celestial Court?"


    "Once you join the Celestial Court, it''s as deep as the sea. If you''re not the Dominator, even as a Supreme Titan you could only stir up a few splashes; others naturally would not bother with you. But if you are about to become a Dominator, then it doesn''t matter whether you are in the Celestial Court or not, the Celestial Court will take notice!


    In short, what the Celestial Court can control, it will; what it can''t, it still will," the Rotten Wooden Box explained.


    "The Celestial Court is so overbearing?" Yan Zhan exclaimed in astonishment.


    "Otherwise, how would it dare to call itself the Celestial Court?" The Rotten Wooden Box said, irritated but also tinged with a sense of helplessness.


    "So you mean to say, everything below the level of a Dominator, the Celestial Court won''t forcibly intervene, right?" Yang Ji asked, his gaze flickering slightly.


    "On the surface, yes, but who knows what they are up to behind the scenes," the Rotten Wooden Box said with a hint of sarcasm.


    "..." Yang Ji coughed lightly and then asked no more.


    The group flew rapidly, and shortly after, they arrived at the Evil Mist Canyon.


    Seeing that the contracted Power of Death had not yet reached this place, Yang Ji breathed a sigh of relief.


    "Young friend, follow my guidance," the Rotten Wooden Box transmitted his voice.


    Yang Ji nodded and led the others into the canyon. The deeper they went, the richer and more intense the evil qi became.


    All of them suffered from varying degrees of erosion to their minds and bodies.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji had no choice but to take them all into the Mount Sea World, daring to proceed alone.


    Following the guidance of the Rotten Wooden Box, he descended to a dimly lit cave.


    Inside, the atmosphere was extremely ancient and carried a scent of decay. The grey evil fog was thick as a wall and exuded a sense of erosion and decline that was a hundred times more potent than the evil fog outside.


    If it weren''t for the indestructibility of his Primordial Spirit and the protection of the pure Yang light, he would not have dared to come down.


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    "Young friend, do you know why the evil fog here is so dense?" the Rotten Wooden Box asked with a chuckle.


    [Supreme Evil Crystal!] Yang Ji had already seen everything from above, but he pretended to be ignorant and shook his head: "Why?"


    "Because beneath us lies a Supreme Evil Crystal, containing a strand of the evil path''s origin. This evil fog is what it emanates; I never imagined that after so many years, it would still exist."


    As the Rotten Wooden Box spoke, he seemed to fall into a reminiscence, his voice filled with a sense of time-worn weariness and sorrow, "This place was once an Evil Cave, used for punishing people. When we were young, if we made mistakes, our master would throw us down here to endure the torment of the Origin Evil Qi."


    "Now, all that is gone, and this Supreme Evil Crystal has lost its purpose. You may take it."


    "What use is this Supreme Evil Crystal?" Yang Ji asked as he parted the dense evil fog and arrived at the center of the cave, where upon a stone platform, a fist-sized grey crystal lay.


    This crystal was semi-transparent, and the strands of evil fog within it seemed to have a life of their own, twisting like dragons and snakes.


    "To those who cultivate the evil path, this Supreme Evil Crystal is a precious treasure. It contains the origin of the evil path and can autonomously absorb various quintessences of heaven and earth, converting them into Origin Evil Qi, which greatly benefits cultivation,"


    "If you embed it in your body, with the augmentation of Origin Evil Qi, you''ll be able to unleash even more power. This is what you call ''succumbing to the demonic'', ''yielding to the evil,''" said the Rotten Wooden Box, letting out a strange laugh, "If you don''t dare, then forget it."


    "Alright, I''ll give it a try!" Yang Ji said as he sat down cross-legged. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Rotten Wooden Box was surprised, having thought Yang Ji would hesitate or be sarcastic to gauge his reaction, but he didn''t expect him to be so decisive.


    "This young man is quite the character!" he thought to himself.


    Looking at the Supreme Evil Crystal, Yang Ji took a deep breath and picked it up.


    As soon as it touched his hand, strands of pure Origin Evil Qi permeated out, spreading over his hand like a spiderweb, turning his arm grey in a blink of an eye.


    "With Origin Evil Qi entering your body, be cautious about your Primordial Spirit and mind being eroded. If you lose your self-awareness, you''ll truly be corrupted by evil, and it will be difficult to pull you back," the Immortal Elder solemnly warned.


    "Immortal Elder, I understand," Yang Ji said, and using his palm as a knife, he opened his chest to place the Supreme Evil Crystal within.


    Then, he actively began to circulate his Cultivation Technique and started to absorb the Origin Evil Qi within.


    Billows of evil Qi surged out, infiltrating his muscles, blood, skin, and bones.


    In just ten breaths, Yang Ji''s body turned grey and even his eyes became grey, resembling the legendary eyes of an evil spirit.


    A pair with the power to control minds, enticing people towards evil.


    Without stopping, he continued to absorb the Origin Evil Qi.


    Before long, evil patterns began to emerge on Yang Ji''s body, and as they multiplied, after thirty breaths, his entire body was covered in them.


    It was then that every strand of his hair started to float, his body surrounded by swirling evil qi, and his grey eyes sinisterly bewitching, as if he were possessed by an evil god.


    With the boost from the Origin Evil Qi, Yang Ji felt an explosive power filling his body. With a casual clench of his fist, the concentrated power between his fingers crushed the very space, causing a rumble of spatial collapse.


    He felt that at that moment, with a snap of his fingers, he could blow apart a Golden List Genius, and even an Immortal Ranking Genius would struggle to withstand a casual punch from him.

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    "Tenfold battle power, this Supreme Evil Crystal truly contains the treasure of the origin of Evil Qi, it actually brought me a terrifying tenfold increase in battle power!" Yang Ji looked at his own fingers, hardly believing his excitement.He immediately continued to absorb the Origin of Evil Qi, hoping to enhance his battle power even further.


    But in the next moment, fine cracks began to appear on his body, as if it was about to fall apart.


    Suddenly, a new message displayed: [The body''s capacity for bearing the Origin of Evil Qi has reached its limit!]


    "Little brother, don''t be greedy. Although your Immortal Primordial Spirit is undying and your mind is unparalleled, protected from the invasion of Evil Qi, your body is still too weak. It is merely comparable to a low-grade Dao Artifact and cannot withstand more Origin of Evil Qi," the Rail Wooden Box unexpectedly offered a kind reminder.


    Hearing this, Yang Ji was not disappointed; instead, his eyes lit up: "My Humanoid Weapon has been cultivated for many years, its strength indefinitely nearing that of a mid-grade Dao Artifact. Once I make the breakthrough, I can withstand more Evil Qi. By then, even if I cannot defeat Mo Wudao, I won''t be beaten so miserably by him."


    "If I deploy the Three Immortals Formation again and increase my battle power even further, I might not be able to contend with him, but managing a stalemate is definitely achievable."


    "Senior, thank you for this Supreme Evil Crystal, I will remember this favor," he said.


    "Heh, this kid actually has some conscience! Having a conscience is good, afraid of meeting those without one, then the ''love'' I have can''t work its magic," the Rail Wooden Box thought wickedly, then said, "Don''t mention it, don''t mention it, we are in the same boat now. It''s good for you to become stronger."


    "You actually want to use love to influence me? If hard tactics don''t work, you try a soft approach? Very well, very well, I''ll accept all your ''love''. I''ll take any treasures and benefits that come my way. Eventually, I will also get your Evil Ancestor True Scripture, even if I don''t cultivate it, it''s good to study."


    Yang Ji looked at the Rail Wooden Box and chuckled to himself.


    The Supreme Evil Crystal was in hand, but he still lacked one essential step ¨C to refine it into his own Magical Treasure.


    Otherwise, the Evil Qi merged into his body would be difficult to dispel, and the constant emanation of Evil Qi from the crystal would also be troublesome.


    Thinking this, Yang Ji sat down cross-legged and began refining the Supreme Evil Crystal.


    Days went by, one after another.


    A year later.


    Yang Ji had thoroughly refined the Supreme Evil Crystal and transformed it into one of his Magical Treasures.


    With just a thought, rolling Evil Qi merged into his body, and with another thought, the crystal absorbed back all the emanated Origin of Evil Qi.


    With ease of control, bolstering himself with Evil Qi would be more convenient in the future.


    Yang Ji smiled, merged the crystal into his body, and then turned into a beam of light, shooting out of the Evil Mist Canyon.


    The team now possessed one or two True Inheritor Talismans each, already qualifying for the status of True Disciples.


    He wasn''t so keen on finding more True Inheritor Talismans anymore; instead, he led his companions towards the Central Area, seeking opportunities along the way.


    So they wandered for a year.


    One day, his clone suddenly sent a message.


    "Oh? The Five Great Demon Sects have gathered twenty teams, including five Immortal Ranking Geniuses, and formed the Divine Demon Slaying Array, intending to use it to lure and kill me?"


    Upon reading the information relayed by his clone, Yang Ji couldn''t help but smile, "Interesting, very interesting, so be it, I''ll indulge you and attend this feast of life and death."


    Amidst his chuckles, the color of his black pupils swiftly turned to gray, and the Evil Qi within him began to spread.


    Across a continuous mountain range shrouded in clouds and mist, amidst the peaks, there was a clear open space.


    The geniuses of the Five Great Demon Sects were gathered here, each sitting at one corner of the formation, ready for battle.


    "Senior brother, do you think that Yang Ji will come?" a disciple from the Heavenly Demon Sect asked in a subdued voice.


    "If he doesn''t come, let him live a little longer. If he dares to come, let him die right here!" a genius from the Heavenly Demon Sect said with a cold laugh.


    "Really? You wish for me to die right here? I''m afraid it won''t go as you wish!" Suddenly, a deep laugh resonated from high above.


    The next moment, the heavens and the earth shook, and an enormous gray fist, enveloped in endless Evil Qi and with the force of a star, hammered down with the power of the Nine Heavens, ruthlessly striking down.


    Along its path, infinite space was crushed, power was twisted, and the dreadful aura spread downwards.


    "Not good! The Demon God appears!" Below, the expressions of the disciples of the Demon Sects changed, instantly realizing what was happening, they spurred the Divine Demon Slaying Array into action, gathering boundless energy, which materialized into a titanic Demon God radiating a heaven-soaring aura within the array.


    "Roar!" With a tremble of its arms and a ferocious bellow, the Devil God''s Fist, surrounded by endless black flames, was fiercely thrown upwards.


    Bang!


    Upon contact, the two fists created a terrifying ripple of energy that instantly spread out. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The fierce wind tore through all directions.


    This time, it was truly an earth-shattering event.


    The moment the Devil God''s Fist made contact, it was instantly pounded into dust; the wild and unrestrained power pierced straight through, and the Demon God''s body was also shattered in an instant.


    Yang Ji''s fist was bolstered tenfold by the Origin of Evil Qi, utilizing the Three Immortals Formation and employing all the World Force at his disposal, revealing his full foundation in an unstoppable force.


    Meet a god, kill a god; meet a demon, kill a demon.


    Far too invincible.


    "What? How is that possible!!! Our twenty teams, a total of two hundred geniuses, were operating the Divine Demon Slaying Array and the Demon God it conjured was blown up by his punch? What kind of monster is he!!!"


    The Disciples of the Demon Sect were inwardly roaring in madness, screaming, with tears of blood manifesting in their eyes upon witnessing this scene, completely overturning their imagination.


    Their souls were trembling, their bodies were shaking.


    Fear magnified infinitely at the moment the gray fist descended.


    Bang!


    A fist slammed down onto the ground.


    A terrifying power directly tore apart the Array, and the force that dissipated transformed into wild dragons charging in all directions, causing screams of agony in an instant.


    Bang bang bang bang!


    Ninety percent of the Demon Sect Disciples were blasted into a mist of blood by the force and died completely.


    The remaining ten percent, Disciples of the Demon Emperor, managed to reconstitute their forms, but their expressions of horror gradually grew dull, and then frenzied. Enjoy new stories from empire


    They did not possess an Immortal Primordial Spirit as mighty as Yang Ji''s; once the Origin of Evil Qi entered their bodies, it instantly eroded their minds, driving each of them insane.


    Yang Ji took this opportunity to flick his sword finger, and a sharp Sword Qi slashed through the air.


    Zzzap!


    Zzzap!


    The remaining ten percent of Demon Sect Disciples, including those five Immortal Ranking Geniuses, were instantly cut to pieces, their bodies scattered in chunks.


    Blood pooled on the ground, and in the blink of an eye, all were dead!


    "Now that I''m going all out, not even Immortal Ranking Geniuses can take a single punch!" Yang Ji felt overwhelmingly powerful, so strong that even he felt astonished by his own strength ¨C what kind of experience was that?


    Unrivaled among his peers!


    Except for freaks at the level of Mo Wudao, there seemed to be no one who could stand against him.


    "Senior brother, you are simply a freak! No, you''re absolutely a monster!" Shang Guanwu''s mouth fell agape, shocked beyond coherence.


    "To kill two hundred geniuses with a single punch, including five from the Immortal Ranking, what kind of prowess is that?" Xuan Chi was utterly astonished inside, looking at Yang Ji''s silhouette, which suddenly seemed even taller, like a holy image in the clouds, only to be looked up to.


    "Tenfold battle power, only your heaven-defying and mighty Primordial Spirit could endure so much evil Qi without being eroded," Yan Zhan approached and said.


    Yang Ji smiled and did not inform everyone that tenfold battle power was only a starting point; if his body''s strength reached that of a mid-grade Dao Artifact, he would be able to bear even more Evil Qi and unleash even more terrifying power.


    "Senior brother, these people had a total of thirty-five True Inheritance Talismans!" Zhong Jun collected all the scattered True Inheritance Talismans from the ground and handed them to Yang Ji.


    "Not bad, this counts as an extra gain," Yang Ji received them and casually stored them away.


    "Everyone! The clone I have outside just received a message. It was Senior Brother Gu of the Sect''s Immortal Ranking who informed us. They''ve found a piece of the Ancient Battlefield in the central area of the Battlefield of Inheritances, from which emerged many inheritances. Geniuses of all races, upon hearing the news, are rushing there.


    It''s said that Mo Wudao has been in there for the past ten years; he seems to be accepting an inheritance inside a dilapidated Divine Hall," Li Yinxue approached and said with a grave voice.


    "Mo Wudao? Accepting an inheritance? No wonder he said it''s hard for him to split his attention!" Yang Ji''s expression flickered.


    "Because of the unpredictability of the assessment, the Battlefield of Inheritances changes every time. The regional arrangement keeps transforming. With each assessment, the Immortal King releases many treasures for everyone to obtain good fortune, and that piece of the Ancient Battlefield in the central area is likely the greatest boon released in this assessment," Yan Zhan spoke slowly.


    "In that case, let''s head straight there!" Yang Ji''s gaze sharpened, and upon thinking of Mo Wudao, a cold light flashed in his eyes.


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    The most valuable site in the Battlefield of Inheritances appeared in the Central Area, and geniuses from various clans hurried there upon receiving the news.Yang Ji and the others didn''t linger and flew straight toward the central region.


    Although the Battlefield of Inheritances was very vast, determining the direction of the Central Area was still quite easy.


    Because once the assessment of the inheritances began, the Immortal King would unleash the Power of Death around the edge area, causing the circle of death to shrink towards the central region.


    Therefore, the central region was definitely in the direction directly opposite the Power of Death.


    When everyone was transported in, they happened to be at the bordering seas, so now flying in the direct opposite direction of the Power of Death would suffice.


    Upon reaching a certain area, Li Yinxue would be able to contact the senior brothers of the Sect, and by then, they would naturally have precise coordinates.


    Yang Ji and his companions flew at full speed with extreme quickness. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Years passed, one after another.


    Time flew by.


    One hundred sixty-eight years later.


    After flying for more than a hundred years, they finally arrived in the central region.


    Keep in mind they were Divine Transformation Cultivators, and they barely delayed along the way. The fact it took them so long just goes to show how vast the Battlefield of Inheritances was.


    Of course, although they flew for more than a hundred years, they definitely rested in between.


    Moreover, during the journey, Yang Ji was constantly scanning the surroundings with his vision, but unfortunately, he didn''t manage to find any treasured sites as he had wished.


    "Everyone, I''ve sensed the presence of Senior Brother Gu and the others," Li Yinxue held a slightly flickering Jade Talisman and pointed ahead, "That should be the Ancient Battlefield that Senior Brother Gu mentioned."


    Everyone lifted their gazes to look forward, only to see the space ahead was murky, silent and decayed, with waves of an ancient aura emanating from it.


    "This aura is truly unique, filled with the flavor of the ages," Xuan Chi took a deep breath and said with a light smile.


    "The Ancient Battlefield contains the remains of numerous powerhouses and countless lineages; there are quite a few Quasi-Imperial Monarchs. If we could find some inheritances or fragments of broken Immortal Artifacts in those ruined relics, that would be a huge gain," Bai Qianli said with a smile.


    "Let''s put aside the treasure hunting for now and first find Senior Brother Gu and the others, asking them for details about this place," Li Yinxue asked everyone, but her gaze remained fixed on Yang Ji.


    Clearly, the final decision still had to be made by Yang Ji, after all, he was now the undisputed leader of the group.


    "Alright, it''s good to clarify the situation first. Since you can contact them, go ahead and lead the way," Yang Ji said.


    Li Yinxue nodded and flew forward first, everyone else followed closely behind and entered the Ancient Battlefield together.


    As they flew, the landscape of the Ancient Battlefield gradually came into view.


    The mountain peaks below were a grayish-black color, showing signs of decay. The trees on them were rotten and bare, devoid of life.


    The land was also a faint black, giving off a decaying smell with not a single plant of vitality.


    Everything here was primarily gray and black, as if soaked in fresh blood, or as though scraped by the Power of Death, it all seemed desolate.


    As they continued to fly, dilapidated palaces started to appear on the ground below. From the thick broken pillars and the exquisite carvings, it was clear that there once stood a majestic hall.


    Unfortunately, it was all in ruins now.


    "All of this is caused by the Celestial Court, the Celestial Court that magnified greed, the Celestial Court that gave rise to Dark Cultivation, that created the slaughter among the lineages!" the Rotten Wooden Box took the opportunity to vehemently criticize the Celestial Court.


    Yang Ji knew that the Rotten Wooden Box partly truly hated the Celestial Court, and on the other hand, was trying to change his opinion about the Celestial Court, looking to recruit him into the fold.


    Yang Ji laughed lightly and didn''t echo the sentiment.


    "There are so many spatial rifts ahead, it''s unknow where they lead to!" Yan Zhan pointed ahead and said.


    Not far away, space folded upon itself like colliding dimensional layers, with chaotic spatial currents abounding within, full of a dangerous aura.


    "These spatial rifts are formed by the collision and entanglement of two Inner Worlds, suggesting that two Immortal Monarchs must have fallen here," Yang Ji took a glance and gathered the information, stating indifferently.


    "Two Immortal Monarchs have fallen here?" Chu Gang''s body shuddered slightly, and his eyes suddenly lit up, "Who knows if there are treasures inside."


    "I sense that Senior Brother Gu and the others are in one of those spatial rifts," Li Yinxue said, looking at the Jade Talisman.


    "We are going to... Hm? Someone''s coming!" Just as Yang Ji was about to speak, his expression shifted, and he suddenly turned to look to the right.


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    Without warning, the space on the right rippled like water, quickly forming a small spatial passage.


    A man in white robes, incredibly handsome, emerged from it. His eyes shone like the sun and moon, a cursory sweep revealing brilliance travelling everywhere. Every inch of space before him seemed to be explored, as if all secrets had no place to hide.


    He focused on a specific spatial rift, smiling faintly as if he discovered something.


    Then he turned his head and glanced at Yang Ji and the others before flying into that spatial rift.


    "This person is very strong, the radiance bursting from his eyes is comparable to Supreme Divine Powers, truly terrifying!" Ye Qiuyu exclaimed in shock.


    "This person has immortal runes on his face, he must be from the Immortal Clan!" Zhan Xiao observed intently.


    "Indeed from the Immortal Clan!" Yang Ji nodded in agreement.


    "Ha, another treasured site has opened, things are heating up, heating up!" Boom! Suddenly, a huge figure leaped from the horizon and slammed violently into the void, causing even the heavens and earth to tremble.


    This person had a majestic build, a colossal giant wielding an Overlord Hammer. He looked like he was from the Human Race, but his pupils were blue, and his hands bore dominant tattoos.

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    "What''s the matter? Too scared to go in?" he said with a nonchalant smile, blue flames flickering faintly in his pupils. With the turn of his body, he crouched and leapt, thudding into one of the space fissures."This person is from the Overlord Clan," Yang Ji stated indifferently.


    Roar!


    Suddenly, a deep Dragon Roar sounded in the air, a dragon-shaped stream of air wildly spiraled from afar, and a figure materialized not far from everyone. The figure wore a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Robe, had a cold and aloof demeanor, had a pair of dragon horns on his head, and was surrounded by the noble golden aura of the Dragon Race.


    Without giving Yang Ji and the others even a glance, he chose a space fissure and flew into it.


    "Is that guy a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon?" Zhong Jun said with a spark in his gaze.


    "Little brother, a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, if caught, would make the most stylish mount," the Rotting Wooden Box whispered.


    "Heh, you want me to make the Dragon Race my sworn enemy, don''t you, senior?" Yang Ji chuckled lightly, knowing how the Dragon Race was notorious for their protective nature.


    "Heh heh!" the Rotting Wooden Box cackled strangely.


    "So many experts have just arrived; this means the space fissure must have only manifested recently," Yan Zhan remarked. Find exclusive stories on empire


    "Let''s go find Elder Gu first!" Li Yinxue said, holding the Jade Talisman and flying into a space fissure.


    Everyone followed closely behind, passing through the space. Upon entering, they were immediately met with the intense onslaught of ancient Demonic Qi.


    The Demonic Qi inside was far more intense than any commonly seen in the outside world, filled with slaughter, chaos, and other negative energies, as if there were countless vengeful spirits howling. The moment they entered, they were all eroded to varying degrees.


    "What a potent demonic aura, it must be the transformation of the spirits who perished back then. So many years have passed, yet its intensity is still unimaginable," Yang Ji said indifferently, seemingly unaffected by the corruption.


    Yan Zhan and the others, not as powerful as him, promptly brought out their Magical Treasures to protect themselves.


    "Elder Gu is right ahead!" Li Yinxue pointed forward and announced.


    "Let''s go," Yang Ji nodded.


    Following their senses, they realized that this space fissure was immensely large, likely a part of the Inner World that the two Immortal Monarchs had yet to collapse.


    All along the way, bones were scattered everywhere, shattered and in pieces. Some looked human, some resembled ancient Demonic Beasts, and others the Hundred Clans. The vast number of bones suggested that the battle here must have been extremely fierce at the time.


    These were likely creatures from the Immortal Monarchs'' Inner World, among which were no shortage of powerful beings like True Immortals and Golden Immortals.


    Unfortunately, these skeletons had lost all their Spiritual Energy and were of no value.


    After all, they were too ancient. Some even turned to dust with the slightest touch.


    "Elder Brother, Elder Gu has replied. They''ve run into trouble and told us not to go over there," Li Yinxue held the Jade Talisman and suddenly, with a change of countenance, turned to tell Yang Ji.


    "Not only have they encountered trouble, but we have too!" Yang Ji''s gaze lifted as he suddenly spoke.


    "Trouble?" Everyone followed his gaze, and immediately saw a massive dark cloud rolling toward them, "Such an intense ancient Demonic Qi, it''s easily over twenty times stronger than outside!"


    Their faces changed instantly. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Roar!


    While they were talking, suddenly, within the billowing demonic aura, a group of creatures akin to Fiendish Demons appeared, letting out piercing roars.


    Their forms were constantly changing, sometimes becoming Demonic Beasts, sometimes transforming into terrifying demons, sometimes into handsome men, sometimes into beautiful Immortal Fairies.


    However, no matter what they transformed into, they couldn''t rid themselves of the malevolence in their aura, always appearing fierce and terrifying.


    "What are these? Heavenly Demons? They don''t seem like it!" Everyone''s expressions changed again and again.


    "These aren''t Heavenly Demons, they''re Fiendish Demons," Yang Ji said indifferently, having already seen all this before.


    "Fiendish Demons? What kind of creature is that?" Everyone was puzzled, having never heard of them before.


    "All this ancient Demonic Qi comes from the powerful beings that died back then, which over the long years, has spawned Fiendish Demons with a consciousness of their own," Yang Ji explained.


    Roar!


    These Fiendish Demons, ferocious in nature, tore through the air currents, swooping down like hurricanes and lightning, spitting out shafts of Demonic Qi twisted into the form of sharp arrows, emitting black smoke and carrying an endless sense of danger.


    "Be careful, these demonic arrows contain a potent poison that can decay the flesh and corrupt the heart," Yang Ji warned.


    "Endless Sea of Flames!" Xuan Chi snorted coldly, stepped forward into the air, and a sea of fire burst forth behind him, rolling forward.


    Roar!


    A roar of the Devil God erupted, and suddenly, multiple Fiendish Demons merged into one enormous demon, throwing a punch so powerful that it rattled space, swirling up tumultuous currents.


    It tore apart the Endless Sea of Flames effortlessly.


    "What? A single punch broke my Supreme Divine Power?" Xuan Chi was shocked.


    "That punch seemed as powerful as an Immortal Ranking Genius using seven times their fighting strength, comparable to Xing Xiong who had been augmented by both the ''Primordial Demon God Formation'' and the ''Mark of the Demon Ancestor,''" Zhan Xiao''s face also changed.


    "If hundreds more Fiendish Demons merge together, wouldn''t they be able to contend with Elder Brother?" Zhong Jun said with a grave tone.


    "That won''t happen, these Fiendish Demons all possess intelligence, they are the embodiment of enchantment, cruelty, and violence, once they merge in excess, they will go into a frenzy, annihilating their own consciousness. Their potential is ultimately not that high, but they are not something you can deal with," Yang Ji said, taking a step forward as World Force condensed between his fingers.


    His gaze intensified, and he threw out a punch that collided with the incoming Devil God''s Fist.

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    Bang!A thunderous boom.


    The Devil God''s Fist trembled abruptly and then was penetrated by a force, shattering into pieces.


    Yang Ji took advantage of the situation and flew above the gigantic head of the Demon God. He unleashed the World Fist again.


    Bang!


    The Demon God''s head exploded, disintegrating in an instant, and thousands of Fiendish Demons screamed miserably, their consciousness obliterated on the spot, turning into pure malevolent energy.


    "Let''s keep moving!" Yang Ji flicked his sleeve and said to the others with a turn of his body.


    Roar!


    The group advanced deeper, and suddenly, within the malevolent energy ahead, another large swarm of Fiendish Demons appeared, numbering in the tens of thousands, flying around in the void as though they were attacking something.


    Yang Ji looked up and saw that among the group of Fiendish Demons, ten geniuses had formed a sword formation, contending against the onslaught of the Fiendish Demons.


    Leading them was a young man with a handsome face, a determined gaze, and an abundant aura of divinity, exuding an invincible bearing in his every move.


    He had a white sword spinning above his head, radiating Sword Qi like a blooming flower, dispersing into an umbrella of swords to protect everyone closely.


    With a black sword in his hand, he slashed out incomparable Sword Qi, tearing apart the approaching Fiendish Demons.


    Around them, apart from the countless weaker Fiendish Demons, there were three huge Fiendish Demons furiously battering their sword formation.


    These three Fiendish Demons, formed from the fusion of numerous powerful Fiendish Demons, possessed terrifying strength, each comparable to an Immortal Ranking Genius, and every strike they launched could unleash sevenfold combat power.


    Roar!


    The three gigantic Fiendish Demons transformed into ancient Demonic Beasts, emitting sharp, piercing cries, continuously morphing into massive palms that bombarded the sword formation.


    With every bombardment, the ten individuals trembled intensely, their complexions turning paler.


    Even with the support of the sword formation, they still seemed to struggle greatly.


    "Kill them!"


    "Kill them!"


    "Kill them!"


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    Suddenly, from within the three gigantic Fiendish Demons, numerous voices filled with ferocity roared out, and countless Fiendish Demons began to howl.


    The next moment, to the despair of the ten, the three gigantic Fiendish Demons collided with each other and merged into an even more colossal Fiendish Demon.


    Upon formation, it emitted an overwhelming, terrifying aura that swept in all directions and dominated both heaven and earth.


    The terrifying power concentrated, and the space around it began to twist slightly.


    "Senior Brother, this is bad!" The disciples'' expressions changed drastically.


    "Everyone, hold on, they absolutely cannot merge for long!" The leading young man let out a low roar, and the white sword above his head erupted with dazzling brilliance, transforming into a white fish, while the black sword in his hand turned its Sword Qi into a waterfall, forming a black fish. The two fishes collided and formed a Taichi pattern filled with Daoist essence above everyone''s heads.


    Yang Ji and the others who had just arrived witnessed this scene.


    "Is that the Wuji Sword? Isn''t the method to forge it only found in the ''Wuji Immortal Scripture''?" Yang Ji immediately felt envious. Not of the Wuji Sword, since he had something better¡ªthe method to forge the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, the "Wings of Time-Space."


    What made him envious was how this young man could possess a Wuji Sword?


    It was evident that the Wuji Sword was this young man''s Lifebound Magic Treasure, which meant it was personally forged by him, indicating that this young man definitely knew the method to forge a Wuji Sword.


    "Could he have seen the Wuji Immortal Scripture?" Yang Ji complained, truly feeling sour.


    Infinity gives birth to Taichi, Taichi to the Two Instruments, the Two Instruments to the Four Symbols, and the Four Symbols to the Eight Trigrams.


    It was rumored that the Wuji Immortal Scripture was extremely profound, passed down by the Wuji Immortal King during his travels to the Lower Realm.


    Within it were the mysteries of all things, not only divination methods but also powerful Immortal Techniques, Cultivation Techniques, and even the methods for forging Immortal King Artifacts like the Wuji Sword.


    If one could glance at it even once, it would truly be of endless benefit.


    "To clash with the destiny of a Heavenly Demon? Not giving cultivation resources? Screw it, I quit! I don''t care anymore; if others can look, I can too, if others have it, I want it too. Once I become a True Disciple and return, I will see it, and if they won''t let me, I''ll leave the Sect!" Yang Ji muttered bitterly in his heart, as if he had eaten a lemon.


    The small rewards from the Sect were nothing compared to what the Demon Consort had given.


    He decided to throw in the towel. Turning his head, he asked Li Yinxue, "What''s the background of Brother Gu before us? What''s his story?"


    "Brother Gu''s grandfather is one of the pillars of our Sect, a powerful Nine Tribulations Immortal," Li Yinxue said.


    "Pfft!" Upon hearing that, Yang Ji felt a surge of frustration and spat out a mouthful of blood, envy filled his heart¡ªhaving connections was really something else; not even a True Disciple, and yet he was allowed to view the Wuji Immortal Scripture.


    "Wow, brother, look what happened to them!" Shang Guanwu suddenly exclaimed.


    Roar!


    They saw that the colossal Fiendish Demon transformed its hand and struck down fiercely.


    Bang!


    The Taichi symbol immediately exploded with a loud boom, as the black and white sword energies shot out, their power seeping in.


    Spurt!


    The leading Brother Gu''s face turned instantly pale, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, emitting a violent, beast-like howl.


    The rest of the disciples also screamed in agony, nearly blasted to smithereens.


    "Brother!" Li Yinxue turned to Yang Ji.


    "Yang Ji!" Yan Zhan also looked at him.


    Yang Ji''s expression of sourness vanished, and he exploded off the ground, becoming a streak of light soaring into the sky, with Evil Qi swirling around him. In an imposing manner capable of pulling back from the brink of disaster, he materialized a large grey hand. Just as the Fiendish Demon was about to strike again, he firmly clamped down on its skull.


    With a grasp of his five fingers, the immense force condensed.


    Bang!


    The Fiendish Demon''s head exploded on cue, its massive body instantly disintegrated, and numerous merged Fiendish Demons scattered, screaming as they dissipated.


    Yang Ji pressed his large hand fiercely towards the sky, sending out a powerful blast of energy and creating a wild torrent of airflow that killed off those Fiendish Demons.


    In the blink of an eye, within five miles, not a single Fiendish Demon remained.


    "My heavens, who is this person? He killed the Fiendish Demon, which could have unleashed nine times its combat power, with one move?" Gu Xinghua watched Yang Ji, descending like a Devil God, his heart wildly shaking, nearly dropping his eyeballs in shock, "This person is wearing our Sect''s robe, who is he?"


    Whoosh!


    A streak of light approached, and a faint voice also reached everyone''s ears.


    "This junior brother... senior brother, brother, who are you?" Gu Xinghua was somewhat flustered and, after a long pause, released a confused mix of titles; neither "junior brother" nor "senior brother" seemed correct, ending up with "brother."


    As an Immortal Ranking Genius, his words were unprecedentedly polite, feeling a pressure in the presence of great strength.


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    "My name is Yang Ji!" Yang Ji stood in the air, looking at Gu Xinghua and the others as he declared."Yang Ji? Why does that sound familiar?" Gu Xinghua looked at Yang Ji and pondered quietly. A memory suddenly flashed through his mind, and he lifted his head to exclaim, "Yang Ji? Are you the same Yang Ji who once won first place at the Immortal Sword Sect''s Sword Appraisal Conference?"


    "Indeed, it is him!" Li Yinxue and the others flew over and landed nearby, saying, "Brother Gu, are you all alright?"


    "All is well, all is well. We really owe Yang Ji a lot this time!" Gu Xinghua forced a bitter smile but quickly recovered his composure. As an Immortal Ranking Genius, he maintained a dignified and elegant demeanor. He understood when to advance and when to retreat and did not address Yang Ji as a junior, instead cleverly calling him ''Brother Yang''.


    "I am thankful for Brother Gu''s rescue!" The people beside Gu Xinghua were all geniuses, with no fewer than six leaders among them. At the moment, they too showed the proper respect.


    After all, the might Yang Ji had displayed was too strong and terrifying. Just standing silently in front, he seemed like a towering peak, an expanse of heaven, making it difficult to look him in the eye, and unconsciously, everyone felt diminished.


    "Brother Gu, we have just arrived at this Ancient Battlefield and are not clear on the situation. Please enlighten us," Yang Ji asked directly.


    "This Ancient Battlefield is the final resting place of many Dao lineages and contains numerous treasures, even Immortal heritages. However, getting them requires enough strength," Gu Xinghua said earnestly.


    "Oh? What do you mean?" Yang Ji asked curiously.


    "The rich sites of the Ancient Battlefield open up one by one. Once they open, countless experts rush over. If one spots a treasure and doesn''t have the strength, they can only watch helplessly, unable to obtain it," Gu Xinghua explained.


    "Rushing over? How can others be sure when a rich site opens? Doesn''t that require chance and luck?" Yang Ji asked, slightly surprised.


    "Brother, you may not know, but whenever a rich site opens, a large number of True Inheritor Talismans will appear. Once the Talismans appear, Immortal Light shoots up into the sky, visible from a great distance and very eye-catching, attracting endless masters in a mad rush for the opportunity," a leading genius explained.


    "I see! When we first entered this spatial fissure, we continuously saw geniuses from the Overlord Clan, Immortal Clan, and Dragon Race hurrying over. It must be for this reason; this area must have only recently opened," Yang Ji realized.


    "Yes, this area has only been open for a short while. We were close by and entered first. The True Inheritor Talismans that appeared here were also first collected by us. Unfortunately, right after we collected the Talismans, we ran into a group of Fiendish Demons. If not for Brother Yang''s timely arrival, I fear we would have all died here," Gu Xinghua said with a wry smile.


    "Every place where a rich site opens, a True Inheritor Talisman must appear. It seems that the Immortal King intentionally did this to increase the uncertainty and competitiveness of the assessment," Li Yinxue mused.


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    "This Ancient Battlefield is likely to be the greatest opportunity of this assessment, because once True Inheritor Talismans appear here, there will be dozens or even hundreds ¡ª an exaggerated number. That''s why I used an external clone to send you a message, urging you all to come directly here to seek opportunities, rather than letting other powers benefit," Gu Xinghua said. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Besides you all, I also sent a message to all the disciples from our sect participating in this assessment. I believe they should be arriving soon. Other forces are doing the same; the numbers will increase, and soon after, the competition will become even fiercer."


    Yang Ji nodded, curious, "By the way, Brother Gu, you''ve been here for over a hundred years; have you found any opportunities?"


    "We have found eighteen Divine Medicines, one stalk of Low-grade Dao Medicine, five Low-grade Daoshi Veins, eighty-five fragments of Dao Devices and Immortal Artifacts, and ninety-five World Crystal Stones.


    Our greatest gain was obtaining the incomplete inheritance of a Golden Immortal, learning two Immortal Techniques," Gu Xinghua recounted truthfully, without any intention to conceal, clearly aiming to curry favor with Yang Ji.


    "Wow, Brother, you actually obtained a stalk of Low-grade Dao Medicine! It''s said that this Dao Medicine can automatically absorb the qi between heaven and earth, emitting an endless medicinal aura. The medicinal aura can be directly absorbed or used for Alchemy. Having one stalk of Dao Medicine is like having an endless supply of Medicine Pills and benefits," Shang Guanwu exclaimed, mouth agape.


    "Hehe, Dao Medicines also come in various types! Some are for healing, such as Immortal Medicine. Some can extend lifespan, like the Great Dao Ginseng. Some for enlightenment, like Enlightenment Tea. Some can strengthen the Primordial Spirit, like the Immortal Flower. The Dao Medicine we found is a Willpower Flower.


    Absorbing the medicinal aura it emits can condense one''s Immortal Will, Immortal Wills and the Great Dao Will," Gu Xinghua said with a smile.


    Yang Ji glanced sideways with a slight smirk, for he found Shang Guanwu''s focus rather quaint.


    Indeed, a satiated woman does not understand the hunger of a starving man.


    Having received the inheritance of an Immortal Monarch, she ignored the two Immortal Techniques granted by the Golden Immortal inheritance.


    Ignoring Immortal Techniques, she only saw the Dao Medicine.


    Truly, the joys and sorrows of people differ.


    As for Gu Xinghua''s gains, Yang Ji was indeed envious.


    Immortal Techniques ¡ª he did not have even one.


    Although he had not reached the Realm of Void Refinement, nor had he grasped the Great Dao Principles, and thus even if he had Immortal Techniques, he wouldn''t be able to unleash their power, still lesser than Supreme Divine Powers.


    But whether he could wield that power or not, having them was still better than not.


    That was the foundation.


    Shang Guanwu had previously received the inheritance of Yun Zhongxian, presumably obtaining Immortal Techniques.


    And Gu Xinghua also had good fortune, now commanding Immortal Techniques of his own.

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    Yan Zhan owned the Luo Shen inheritance, so naturally, he was not lacking in Immortal Techniques.Elder Brother Wang Tianli was rumored to have mastered several Immortal Techniques.


    Hao Yun, the true successor, was considered a reincarnation of the Lord of Fortune from the Immortal Realm, and for him, mastering Immortal Techniques was a breeze.


    Bai Bi reveled in using Immortal Techniques to observe the World Force above his head, smug and proud.


    Only Yang Ji hadn''t even caught a glimpse of Immortal Techniques, truly a sign of bad luck.


    And to think, with such fortune, his destiny was clashing with that of the Heavenly Demon?


    Yang Ji thought about it, so frustrated that he almost spewed out a mouthful of old blood.


    At this moment, only the inheritance of Qingyang Immortal King could bring him solace, for acquiring the inheritance of an Immortal King would truly turn his fate around.


    With this thought, Yang Ji felt somewhat better.


    "Brother Yang, this treasure land has just opened; there should be plenty of opportunities. How about we search separately?" Gu Xinghua suggested.


    The fact that he didn''t offer to join forces was probably due to concerns, for Yang Ji''s strength was too formidable. If treasures were found and he claimed them first, how would they be divided?


    Even brothers settle accounts when they trade; if the division was not equal, it could lead to discord.


    Moreover, in Gu Xinghua''s eyes, Yang Ji exuded a certain pressure; following him would certainly suppress his spirit, which was not conducive to the cultivation of an invincible will.


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    "Alright!" Yang Ji understood what Gu Xinghua was thinking and nodded immediately.


    After all, it was inconvenient for him to be accompanied by someone who was not one of his own.


    However, before searching for opportunities, Yang Ji paused and asked in a deep voice, "Brother Gu, you''ve been here for over a hundred years; do you know where Mo Wudao is?"


    "That''s exactly what I was about to inform you!" Gu Xinghua said solemnly, "Mo Wudao is currently in the Hall of Life and Death, the place where a Quasi-Imperial Monarch perished. That Quasi-Imperial Monarch was an invincible practitioner who cultivated both the Great Dao of life and death. Although he has fallen, a trace of his immortal will is imprinted within the Divine Hall.


    Mo Wudao is in the hall, sensing the Life and Death will left by the Quasi-Imperial Monarch and trying to obtain its legacy."


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    "I had previously wanted to interrupt his legacy acquisition, but the Supreme Demonic Artifact, the Bridge of Life and Death protecting him, was too formidable. Merely feeling its daunting presence made me too scared to approach."


    There was also a sense of helplessness in Gu Xinghua''s solemn expression.


    "Where is the Hall of Life and Death?" Yang Ji asked in a deep voice.


    "I''ll tell you the exact location." As Gu Xinghua transmitted the message telepathically, he immediately informed Yang Ji the position of the Hall of Life and Death, then said to Yang Ji, "Mo Wudao is extraordinarily powerful, wielding the Bridge of Life and Death, almost invincible. You must not go there."


    Yang Ji''s heart sank. Not confronting Mo Wudao was impossible; now, he was no longer fighting for the Sect but for himself.


    Once Mo Wudao completed his seclusion and unleashed his killing force with the Bridge of Life and Death, Yang Ji wouldn''t even talk about achieving the number one true succession; he would struggle just to succeed as a true successor.


    Who knew when Mo Wudao would come out of seclusion? If it happened within three hundred years, everything would be over.


    This moment was the best opportunity, while Mo Wudao was preoccupied with receiving the inheritance and too busy to pay attention elsewhere, perfect for disrupting his rhythm and preventing him from focusing.


    The longer the delay, the better it was for everyone.


    As long as they could hold on for three hundred years and the time came for everyone to achieve true succession, then everything would be manageable.


    As for the first true succession, with Mo Wudao in the picture, Yang Ji did not even dare to hope for it. By then, he might have to actively dodge its edge and willingly leap into the Power of Death, quietly waiting for the assessment to end.


    A hundred years ago, Mo Wudao had a chance to kill him but did not come in person. He had merely used the Bridge of Life and Death to strike from across an endless distance.


    It seemed, he highly valued this inheritance, not wanting to waste extra time on anything else.


    After all, inheriting through will was not a direct gifting or indoctrination; it required the merging of wills, understanding the mysteries of the Great Dao bit by bit.


    Time was extremely precious; to fully comprehend the will left by a Quasi-Imperial Monarch, a hundred or two hundred years would not be enough.


    Once the assessment ended, everyone would have to leave, and Mo Wudao would no longer be able to continue his perception.


    Yang Ji''s intention was to influence him during his period of perception and significantly delay the time.


    With this plan set in his mind, he was resolute.


    "Brother Gu, let''s part ways here then!" Yang Ji said, gesturing a farewell.


    "Okay, Brother Yang. If there''s any issue, just send a message." Gu Xinghua gestured back and then left with his followers.


    "Yang Ji, where do we go now?" Yan Zhan asked.


    "Follow me!" Yang Ji said with a smile. He had spotted a treasure land long before they were outside.


    He immediately led everyone out of that spatial rift and, upon arriving in the outside world, entered another spatial rift.


    Yang Ji moved swiftly, leading everyone through rapid flight.


    Li Yinxue, Zhan Xiao, Xuan Chi, and the others did not worry about any dangers along the way, trusting Yang Ji implicitly as they flew at high speed.


    Parting mists, flying over black mountains, swamps, and through a land of dead silence, they seemed to reach the edge of the world.


    In front of them appeared a huge barrier, limitless and vast¡ªthe world''s barrier.


    "Yang Ji, is there a treasure here?" Yan Zhan asked curiously.


    "Look!" Yang Ji flicked his finger, sending out a sharp Sword Qi. Slash! The Sword Light cut through, and the world barrier instantly tore open, spilling forth a stream of water-blue radiance.


    At the rupture, they could see clusters of blue crystal stones, piled up like pomegranate seeds, emitting a faint blue glow, pulsating with the mighty power of the World Force.


    "Is this, World Crystal Stone?" Everyone gasped in surprise and delight.


    "Indeed, these are World Crystal Stones, containing the power of the World Force!" Yang Ji said with a grin.

 Chapter 201 Rules for Opening the Treasure Ground, World Crystal Stone_3

    World Crystal Stones can be used to condense one''s Inner World, and are considered even better than Pure Yang Holy Water for this purpose.Usually, when someone falls, their Inner World shatters, gradually leading to destruction, and the World Crystal Walls will collapse, causing the World Force within them to dissipate.


    Therefore, it is generally difficult to come across World Crystal Stones, unless preserved under specific conditions.


    The World Crystal Stones typically sold in the dark market are obtained from slaughtering; hunters kill cultivators who have condensed their Inner Worlds and then forcefully extract the World Force-containing crystal walls.


    This is an extremely cruel act, no different from demons refining humans into Medicine Pills.


    Once discovered, it will trigger relentless pursuit and killing.


    Such actions are absolutely forbidden by the major powers, as condoning them would lead to chaos in the order.


    It''s like ordinary people possessing the "Equalizer Gun"; the consequences of that are hard to predict.


    This is not permitted by those in high positions, the rule-makers.


    They desire peace and stability in their dominions.


    Therefore, any act of obtaining World Crystal Stones through slaughter will result in being put to death without exception.


    Sometimes, even Tribulation Immortals are dispatched to handle it.


    But as long as there is profit to be made, no matter how great the risks are, there will always be people willing to do it.


    If they dare not act openly, they will still do it in secret.


    Such actions are infinitely magnified in the outer stellar space, where Star Bandits dominate¡ªrobbing, killing, and plundering treasures are common occurrences.


    Therefore, Star Bandits and Heavenly Demons are collectively known as the two great calamities, even more dangerous than certain natural disasters. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Senior Brother, how have these World Crystal Stones been preserved? Such a vast expanse of time has passed, and yet they haven''t dispersed," Bai Qianli exclaimed in amazement.


    "The collision of the Inner Worlds of the two Immortal Monarchs has formed an enclosed space. This spatial rift is different from others as it does not have spatial turbulence; it is closed, and the World Force is not lost. These World Crystal Stones must have been preserved in this manner."


    Yang Ji said indifferently, "Let''s take action and collect all these World Crystal Stones together."


    "Thank you, Senior Brother, thank you!" Shang Guanwu said cheerfully.


    "Yang Ji, it''s a pity. While there are tens of thousands of World Crystal Stones here, it''s still too few. If we had several hundred thousand, using them to condense the Inner World, your strength would be greatly enhanced. With the World Force surging out, even Mo Wudao using the Bridge of Life and Death would find it hard to beat you," the Immortal Elder sighed.


    "Indeed, it is too little," Yang Ji also shook his head. At first, when he condensed his Inner World, he had a lake of Pure Yang Holy Water¡ªa lake! Such a vast amount, its value incalculable.


    "Since this Ancient Battlefield is known as the greatest place of fortune, opportunities will certainly not be few. We''ll go out and search; perhaps there will be other gains," Yang Ji conveyed through a transmission.


    While speaking, he also took action along with everyone, absorbing the World Crystal Stones in front of them.


    "Senior Brother, there are World Crystal Stones here, let''s search. Maybe there are more in other places," Shang Guanwu said, turning her sparkling eyes to examine other parts of the boundary wall.


    "No more. There''s only this spot. It seems that when the two Inner Worlds collided, the other crystal walls were destroyed. I''ve looked around earlier, and there are no treasures in the other spatial rifts. Let''s leave and find trouble for Mo Wudao," Yang Ji suddenly said.


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    "Go looking for trouble with Mo Wudao?" Yan Zhan''s expression flickered but didn''t oppose Yang Ji. Instead, he said, "Should we ask Senior Brother Gu for help? After all, he''s an Immortal Ranking Genius with formidable strength."


    "No need. Everyone has different ideas, and I am not a Sect leader who can direct others, expecting everyone to listen to me. Let''s not talk about this matter," Yang Ji said, sharing his thoughts with the group.


    At this moment, he had immense confidence in himself; with his current strength, even if he couldn''t defeat Mo Wudao, he could at least hold his own.


    Upon hearing this, the others showed slight movements in their expressions but then nodded in agreement.


    "Senior Brother, you decide. I''ll listen to you," Zhong Jun said.


    "Whatever you say, Senior Brother, that''s what we''ll do. I''ll follow your lead," Shang Guanwu nodded in agreement.


    "Delayed comprehension for Mo Wudao? That is indeed a good strategy. Once the three hundred years are up, if successful, we might all achieve true transmission," Li Yinxue nodded, clearly agreeing with Yang Ji''s idea.


    Xuan Chi and Zhan Xiao didn''t speak but firmly looked at Yang Ji, obviously acquiescing.


    Ye Qiuyu, Chu Gang, Bai Qianli, and Yan Zhan nodded, naturally standing with Yang Ji.


    "Given that, let''s go! Your strength is too weak, this time I will take action. You all should enter my Mount Sea World," Yang Ji said, opening up the Mount Sea World, and without hesitation, everyone flew into it.


    By entering, they evidently decided to advance or retreat together with Yang Ji, given that what awaited them next was the formidably invincible Mo Wudao.

 Chapter 102 Battle with Mo Wudao, Pointing in the Wrong Direction, The Frustrated Yang Ji

    Yang Ji emerged from the spatial rift and, following the guidance given by Gu Xinghua, he flew directly towards the Hall of Life and Death without pause.He sped along the way without stopping.


    Below, the grey and black desolate land flashed by continuously, and the dim sky drew ever closer.


    The closer he got to the Hall of Life and Death, the more chaotic the energy became in the air, with various Elemental Auras rampaging like the edge of a knife and Sword Qi, crisscrossing back and forth, utterly ferocious.


    The atmosphere grew increasingly heavy and oppressive, as if a primordial fierce beast lay dormant ahead, exerting an invisible pressure.


    "How could the Elemental Aura here be so chaotic? Even space is trembling slightly, like ripples on water, as if it might collapse at any moment," Li Yinxue exclaimed, obviously seeing all of this from within the Mount Sea World.


    "A Quasi-Imperial Monarch has fallen ahead. Such a mighty being was close to ascension, and after death, their Dao Principles did not disperse, influencing this region of space-time, turning the Elemental Aura here into chaos.


    Fortunately, it''s been a long time since then, and the Dao Principles have dissipated quite a bit; otherwise, if we had approached this place earlier, we probably would have been killed by the remnants of the Dao Principles," Yang Ji said indifferently, continuing to fly forward.


    "Senior Brother, look, why is the void ahead filled with clusters of tiny lightning?" Suddenly, Shang Guanwu exclaimed in surprise.


    Everyone looked and saw the tiny lightning constantly emerging in the misty void, flickering in and out of existence, the flashing lights adorning the dark sky with a touch of magic.


    "That''s not lightning, but the blossoms of laws created by the collision of ''The Way of Life'' and ''The Way of Death'' Dao Principles," Yang Ji said with a sigh, "That Quasi-Imperial Monarch has been dead for countless eons, yet his Law of Life and Death still lingers. He truly was a supreme being who nearly merged with the Great Dao, almost achieving immortality.


    What a pity for the extent to which he transcended death."


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    Having seen the remnants of the Law of Life and Death, Yang Ji now extended his gaze as far ahead as possible, spotting a series of ruined palaces.


    And above them, an enormous stone bridge that spanned the heavens. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "The Bridge of Life and Death!" Yang Ji''s eyes sharpened immediately, turning grey as he let out a low roar. An endless Origin of Evil Qi erupted from the Supreme Evil Crystal, quickly burrowing into every inch of his skin like serpents.


    In an instant, his body was covered with evil patterns, surrounded by a dense Evil Qi, as if he were an evil deity.


    He stepped through the air, advancing rapidly towards the Bridge of Life and Death, and threw one full-force punch at the Divine Hall beneath the bridge.


    This punch not only gathered tenfold combat power boosted by the Origin of Evil Qi but was also supported by the Three Immortals Formation, and the infinite World Force.


    The punch was so vast and violent that the space it passed through shattered into pieces.


    Yang Ji had pushed his potential to the limit.


    Hum!


    The Bridge of Life and Death sensed the incoming threat and quivered, dropping a protective light barrier.


    But the protective barrier of the Bridge of Life and Death could not withstand the punch, and with a bang, it instantly shattered.


    Immediately afterwards, the Bridge of Life and Death shook, its light intensifying, as a massive stone bridge projection thundered down.


    However, as soon as it touched the fist, it too shattered on impact.


    At that moment, Yang Ji was at full firepower, with all his essence unleashed without reservation; he was indeed too strong.


    In the past, a single projection from the Bridge of Life and Death could blast him apart, but now,


    It shattered in an instant before him, utterly unable to block his punch.


    "My heavens, who is that man? He actually shattered the projection of the Bridge of Life and Death with one punch!!!"


    The powerful beings in the region felt the intense fluctuations of Elemental Aura from a distance, all extending their sight to its limit, and they saw the invincible scene of Yang Ji, almost suffocating on the spot from sheer astonishment.


    They were well aware of Mo Wudao''s strength; after all, he had fought for and secured the inheritance of the Quasi-Imperial Monarch.


    Many geniuses from the Immortal Ranking had fought him for the inheritance, but none could withstand even one of his projections without being blown apart.


    And now, someone was able to shatter the projection of the Bridge of Life and Death with a single punch; how could they not be shocked, how could they not be terrified?


    At this moment, Yang Ji was like a vicious god, his majestic presence towering to the sky. He roared upwards, madly absorbing the Evil Qi from within the Supreme Evil Crystal, his eyes shooting out three-foot-long grey flames.


    He raised his fist, aiming straight for the Divine Hall.


    This punch was too fast, tearing through the air like an arrow, the boundless oppressive force causing the land below to tremble, and endless dust tearing apart with the wind as the Divine Hall shook, threatening to split open.


    "Hmm? Courting death!" Suddenly, from within the Divine Hall, a thunderous voice of fury exploded, and a shadow eerily appeared atop the Divine Hall as a black lightning flashed across the sky.


    The man''s domineering face revealed a sharply-defined coldness, his profound eyes like a starry sky, and his towering figure akin to an insurmountable peak, absolutely immovable. His whole being exuded the air of a sovereign majesty that could shake the world.


    This person was too strong; at the moment of his appearance, the murderous aura swept wildly, forming a terrifying tornado.


    "So it''s you, this ant! Seeking death by knocking on my door, just perfect, just perfect!" Mo Wudao''s anger was like the sea, and his murderous intent formed clouds. With a single gesture, the Bridge of Life and Death shrank rapidly, falling into his hand. Swinging the bridge body, he brutally smashed it towards Yang Ji.


    This strike was truly earth-shattering.


    The space exploded, the deafening sound resonating across the sky.


    "Kill!" Yang Ji bellowed fiercely, without a hint of fear, and the punch he''d been mustering for a long time mercilessly collided with the Bridge of Life and Death.


    Bang!


    A burst of explosive force came from his fist, penetrating through his body in an instant, and with just a moment''s pause, when the power erupted, Yang Ji exploded on the spot, turning into dust.

 Chapter 102 Battle with Mo Wudao, Pointing in the Wrong Direction, The Frustrated Yang Ji_2

    "Indeed, no one can withstand this blow, a supreme demonic artifact, too powerful, even if only one ten-thousandth of its strength is activated, it''s not something a Divine Transformation Cultivator can resist," said a genius watching the battle in this Heavenly Domain, shaking his head."Eh, him!" Suddenly, someone cried out in surprise.


    "No one can kill me, a supreme demonic artifact is nothing more than this; is this all you can muster?" A stern voice came from within the blood fog, and in an instant, the blood fog gathered, revealing Yang Ji''s figure completely unharmed.


    Having withstood that strike, he felt greatly assured, knowing that though Mo Wudao could suppress him, he couldn''t crush him.


    "This is, the fully-realized Immortal Body, my God! He actually possesses a fully-realized Immortal Body, without a split-second gap, capable of instant restoration!" Everyone was shocked once again.


    The Immortal Body, also known as the Great Dao Body, requires endless Dao energy, infinite time to nourish, and slowly refine to form.


    Typically, only those in the Mahayana Realm can possess a fully-realized Immortal Body.


    Divine Transformation Cultivators absorb Dao energy and transform their physical bodies into the Great Dao Body. Although they also initially possess the Immortal Body, compared to the fully-realized Immortal Body, the difference is like heaven and earth, the gap too vast, too immense.


    To end up as blood fog like this, typically, a Divine Transformation Cultivator can only face a tragic death, how could they still stand and talk?


    "Immortal Body? Insects!" Mo Wudao''s expression was as cold as it could be, as he swung the Bridge of Life and Death down again.


    Yang Ji roared angrily, exerting all his might, and threw another punch, but with a bang, he was violently blasted apart again.


    "Ghosts summon souls wavering, on the Bridge of Life and Death is the path of reincarnation!" Mo Wudao once again activated the Bridge of Life and Death, its light flashed, and on its body, the black and white colors transformed into two figures wearing tall hats with ferocious faces and skeletal forms, the black-and-white judges of Hell.


    Wielding ghostly whips, before Yang Ji could regenerate, they lashed towards his blood fog, and astonishingly, they locked onto his soul.


    Right after, the Bridge of Life and Death extended beneath the feet of the ghostly judges, as they sought to push Yang Ji onto the bridge and send him into reincarnation.


    "Who can grasp reincarnation and life, who can determine life and death destiny? My Primordial Spirit is undying, my body is indomitable; dare you decide my life and death, judge my rebirth?" Yang Ji let out a low howl.


    Suddenly, behind his Primordial Spirit, eighteen Undying Holy Lights manifested, bursting forth with endless pure Yang power, instantly shattering the ghostly whips and scattering the ghostly judges.


    As his body regenerated in an instant, his eyes even shot out Yin Yang Energies, a Primordial Spirit Killing Move fully activated by his Primordial Spirit, causing even Mo Wudao to slightly change color.


    Yet, when the Yin Yang Energies invaded his sea of consciousness, they were blocked by a semi-transparent ancient bell. With a clang of the bell, they dispersed.


    "A Superior Dao Artifact, the Soul-Protecting Bell?" Yang Ji''s pupils contracted, and he couldn''t help but sink in mood.


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    Mo Wudao, truly a descendant of the Demon Ancestor, possessed such profound resources, even had an ancient bell to protect his soul; Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit Killing Move was utterly futile against him.


    "Insects, you''ve surprised me!" Mo Wudao''s expression shifted briefly, showing a trace of agitation, then his killing intent surged greatly, "Insect, let''s see how many times your body can recover!"


    "Kill!" Yang Ji had no more words, knowing Mo Wudao had used up all his trump cards and was now out of options against him.


    Although he was in harmony with the Bridge of Life and Death, his ability to wield such power from a supreme demonic artifact with the cultivation of a Divine Transformation, was already at its limit.


    At this moment, Yang Ji''s heart was steadfast, confirming that Mo Wudao couldn''t kill him or suppress him.


    With this, even if he couldn''t achieve the first true inheritance, but this true inheritance...


    He, Yang Ji, had it set in stone, even if an Immortal King came, they couldn''t stop him!


    "To death!" Mo Wudao roared furiously, driving the Bridge of Life and Death, locking down vast expanses of space and time, fiercely bombarding Yang Ji.


    Bang!


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    Bang!


    Another explosion.


    Time and again, the two collided.


    Their ferocity shook heaven and earth, attracting more and more geniuses who heard the sounds and gathered around.


    "This, damn, is really twisted. Even the big guy can''t kill him? How can his Primordial Spirit and body be so strong? If we were to withstand such a hit, wouldn''t we be immediately soul-shattered? Deader than dead?" Xing Xiong and others, coming out of nowhere, were greatly alarmed upon witnessing the scene.


    "Freak! This guy is a real freak, and he''s gotten stronger!" Xu Yan rushed over from the horizon, seeing Yang Ji battling with Mo Wudao, his eyes nearly popping out.


    "This guy, I thought he was too timid to go in just now, how come he''s so ferocious now? Whose subordinate is he, no, which world''s genius?" The burly giant holding the Overlord Hammer was speechless with shock.


    The other geniuses from various clans, upon seeing this scene, felt not only shock but also a sinking feeling.


    The power of both Yang Ji and Mo Wudao exceeded their expectations.


    "Many Dao friends, this person is a Heavenly Demon, a common enemy of all the forces of the Myriad Clans. Please join hands to slay him," Yang Ji said while battling, also sensing the powerful presences around him.


    "Hmph! You expect us to help? What a clever scheme. Although Mo Wudao is strong, he has sworn on his Demon Soul that his purpose here is not to achieve the true inheritance, but specifically to hunt down the geniuses of your Taichu World. We have no conflict of interest with him," said the genius of the Yaksha Clan coldly.


    "No conflict of interest? He has monopolized an inheritance of the Quasi-Imperial Monarch, isn''t that a huge conflict of interest? Let''s join hands to slay him, and I swear on my Primordial Spirit, we will all comprehend the inheritance together," Yang Ji said solemnly.


    "Insect! You''re courting death!" Enraged by these words, Mo Wudao lifted the Bridge of Life and Death and fiercely smashed it down on Yang Ji, blasting him apart three times in a flash; utterly invincible, hardly anyone could withstand his attack.

 Chapter 102 Battle with Mo Wudao, Pointing in the Wrong Direction, The Frustrated Yang Ji_3

    If it weren''t for Yang Ji''s powerful Primordial Spirit and his Immortal Body, after taking so many attacks, who knows how many times he would have died."This person''s strength is extraordinary. To be able to survive my full force attack and not die, he is stronger than all of you, you are definitely no match for even one of his moves, and if you face him, there is only the path of death. I did not come for the True Inheritor Talisman, but he is different.


    He is your biggest enemy in the competition for the first True Inheritor Talisman, why don''t you take this opportunity to join forces and kill him, what are you waiting for?" Mo Wudao, between cold hums, unexpectedly uttered such words.


    "Brother Mo is right, this man is our greatest enemy." Very soon, the Immortal Ranking Genius from the Yaksha Clan responded with a gloomy face, obviously perceiving a great crisis from Yang Ji and wanted to strike while the iron was hot.


    Conjuring an ancient bowl in the air, it instantly enlarged and emitted golden light, "Brother Mo, blow him up, let me use this Heaven and Earth Bowl to collect some of his blood mist and see how his Immortal Body can recover!"


    "Hahaha, everyone make your move and kill him. He possesses an Immortal Body, and his physical particles are comparable to the immortal essence of Dao Medicine. Taking and refining them into Medicine Pills is a great tonic amongst tonics," Xing Xiong laughed insanely with menace.


    At his instigation, some were immediately tempted.


    "True Dragon Water Absorption!" In an instant, the cold and detached genius from the Dragon Race also made his move, unleashing Supreme Divine Power. A domineering Ancestral Dragon materialized behind him, opening its vast maw, intending to suck away Yang Ji''s physical particles.


    "Endless Divine Kingdom!" The Immortal Ranking Genius from the God Race took the opportunity to make his move as well, manifesting an immortal divine kingdom with radiating Immortal Light, also wanting to take advantage of the chaos to imprison Yang Ji''s physical particles.


    "How can I miss such a good opportunity!" The Immortal Ranking Genius from the Ghost Tribe burst into laughter and immediately roared, "Endless Ghost Prison!"


    The crowd seized the chaos to make their moves, each wanting to snatch the benefits.


    "Seeking death, you''re all honestly seeking death!" Yang Ji was now furious, his murderous aura boundless, "You dread Mo Wudao, afraid of being beaten to death by him, do you not fear being killed by me?"


    "Huh?" Those geniuses who had yet to make their move, as well as those just about to do so, were startled and hesitated, daring not to make a move.


    Both of these individuals were monsters among monsters; if they couldn''t kill Yang Ji this time and he managed to escape, anyone who had made a move would face certain death.


    Let alone achieving the first True Inheritance, even obtaining an inheritance would be difficult.


    "Physical separation, gather and disperse without injury! A bunch of villains, you think you can collect my physical particles? That''s simply deluded and wishful thinking!" Yang Ji bellowed, all of his blood mist condensed into a tiny particle¡ªthis was a capability of a fully accomplished Immortal Body. All essence condensed into a singular particle, to be called one particle, maximally compressed.


    The Divine Skills they unleashed collided with each other, cancelling out.


    For a moment, the Magical Treasures also had no target to collect.


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    Besides, Yang Ji''s World Force was incredibly powerful, sealing off a part of space; was it so easy to imprison and collect?


    Only he had the share of imprisoning others, how could he allow others to imprison him?


    "What''s going on? My Heaven and Earth Bowl has been imprisoned?" The genius of the Yaksha Clan''s expression changed as he spoke.


    "Not only your golden bowl will not stay, even you must die!" Yang Ji spoke solemnly.


    "Hmph! You still dare to be arrogant in front of me?" Mo Wudao spoke icily, hitting Yang Ji hard.


    Yet Yang Ji could not be killed, and as the battle dragged on, he caught a glimpse of the Divine Hall below and his irritation grew.


    "How did the Elder of Heavenly Secrets calculate this? He said there would be no variables this time, isn''t this lad the biggest variable? If he entangles with me and keeps delaying, it''s greatly disadvantageous for me," Mo Wudao frowned deeply, his murderous intent surged while also feeling a sense of powerlessness.


    It was clear he could crush the person before him, but he just couldn''t kill him.


    Agitation was the only choice; he didn''t have the power to activate the sealing force of the Bridge of Life and Death.


    "Look, what is that?" Suddenly, someone pointed towards the distance and shouted.


    In the far reaches of time and space, there was a bright light, starkly contrasting with the dim Ancient Battlefield.


    "That''s endless Immortal Light, my god! There must be at least a hundred True Inheritor Talismans, another tremendous treasure ground has opened!" someone shouted excitedly, eyes shining with light, already drawing a straight line towards that direction as they flew off.


    "Go, go, go!" All the geniuses went into a frenzy, "The previous tremendous treasure ground revealed an Immortal Monarch inheritance, Dao Medicine; this treasure ground must also be extraordinary."


    In just a moment, the spectating geniuses vanished without a trace.


    Xu Yan, who killed the fastest, was far ahead and his heart trembled with excitement.


    "This!" The Yaksha Clan genius''s complexion changed slightly as he looked towards the endless Immortal Light in the distance and then at Yang Ji continuously being blown apart by Mo Wudao. After hesitating for merely an instant, he took the Heaven and Earth Bowl and dashed towards the treasure ground.


    The Immortal Ranking Geniuses of the God Race and the Dragon Race glanced at each other, also without any hesitation, they left their positions and rushed towards the treasure ground.


    After all, treasures stir people''s hearts.


    "Yang Ji, there''s no point in deadlocking with him, hurry up and seize the opportunity!" Immortal Elder said aloud.


    "Mo Wudao, how about we cease fire? Anyway, you can''t kill me, and if we continue this stalemate, it''s disadvantageous for both of us. The Quasi-Imperial Monarch inheritance in the Divine Hall below is nothing but residual thoughts; you can''t take it with you. If the assessment time runs out, you will no longer be able to perceive it, resulting in endless loss!" Yang Ji spoke sourly.


    "Fine, you ant, I''ll let you live a bit longer," Mo Wudao''s countenance fluctuated slightly, being hit by the crux of Yang Ji''s speech.


    "Good!" Yang Ji''s body restored itself, and looking at Mo Wudao, he spoke lowly, "When I return with the opportunity, I will kill you!"


    With that, Yang Ji had already turned into a beam of light, disappearing into the horizon.


    "You bunch of idiots, why aren''t you following him, stopping him from obtaining the opportunity!" Mo Wudao turned around and roared angrily.


    "..." The faces of Xing Xiong and the others instantly darkened. To follow him, wouldn''t that be seeking death? S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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 Chapter 203 The Mocked Yang Ji, Bow of Years

    "Treasure, I''m coming!" Xu Yan''s eyes gleamed as he executed the Great Void Escape, his speed unmatched, rushing to the front.Behind him, the geniuses from the various races and great powers were also fast, closely following, pushing their Divine Skills to the limit.


    In the void, thousands of rainbow lights streaked across, straight and brilliant, creating a magnificent spectacle.


    Having shaken off Mo Wudao, Yang Ji transformed into a beam of golden light and flew straight toward the place where the Immortal Light surged. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!


    Suddenly, the air whistled sharply as three beams of light shot past him at high speed, instantly reaching the front.


    Yang Ji opened his eyes to see that it was Xing Xiong, Mo Jie, and Tian Xie.


    "Yang Ji, with your speed, you still want to seize the opportunity? Eat my dust," Xing Xiong laughed heartily, far outpacing Yang Ji, feeling elated.


    Yang Ji watched Xing Xiong''s grinning face with an unsightly expression. He could crush these three with a flip of his hand, yet now they were ahead, mocking him, visible yet unreachably.


    "This Vertical Golden Light is still lacking; it seems urgent to acquire a Supreme Divine Power of speed," he thought to himself.


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    As he flew, he also extended his vision, looking toward the place where the Immortal Light erupted.


    As he drew closer, he saw that the area of the void from which the Immortal Light rose began to distort, forming a space portal resembling the Heavenly Gate itself.


    The aura emanating from inside was completely different from the desolate breath of the Ancient Battlefield. Endless essences of grass and trees, boundless Immortal Spirit Qi, and endless fragrant air surged out, accompanied by waves of glittering treasures.


    It was so enthralling that it shook one''s soul.


    Immediately, a genius excitedly exclaimed, "It''s the breath of a treasure land, the breath of a treasure land!"


    "It seems like there is a paradise inside, how can there be a paradise? Could this entrance lead directly to an Immortal''s Inner World?" A genius caught sight of the scenery deep within the entrance, his heart trembling, wondering how many treasures might be hidden inside an Immortal''s Inner World.


    "Is that, an Immortal Monarch''s Inner World?" Yang Ji saw the information emerging through the entrance and was inwardly shaken. The Dao Qi surged within him as he crazily propelled the Vertical Golden Light towards it.


    Swipe, swipe, swipe!


    The geniuses went mad, rushing into the entrance, storming into the Immortal Monarch''s Inner World.


    A subtle spatial transition ripple occurred upon their bodies, and Yang Ji also charged in.


    The scene before his eyes was vastly different from the desolate ruins of the Ancient Battlefield outside. Ahead was a beautiful lake reflecting the eternal sun of the Sky Firmament, clear blue and intoxicating.


    Around the lake, the scenery was picturesque, vines intertwined, lush woods abounded, flowers bloomed profusely, their fragrance refreshing.


    In the distance, Immortal Mountains loomed ethereal, surrounded by auspicious clouds.


    Most importantly, the strength of Immortal Spirit Qi in this world was incredibly rich, floating on the surface of people''s bodies, turning into specks of light. Taking a deep breath felt instantly revitalizing.


    This was undoubtedly an excellent cultivation site, comparable to the Wuji Dao Sect''s Minor Heavenly Realm.


    Seeing this scene, everyone''s heart filled with excitement, transforming into streaks of light, dashing in all directions.


    Different from everyone else''s excitement, Yang Ji sensed something unusual.


    Too quiet!


    This world was eerily quiet.


    There wasn''t even the sound of a bird, utterly lifeless.


    He flew high into the air, gazing into the distance, and instantly saw a mountain split neatly in two by a single sword strike, he saw grand palaces in ruins, he saw rust-stained weapon fragments, he saw bones covered in scars.


    As expected!


    What could appear in the Ancient Battlefield but a relatively well-preserved shattered world?


    An Immortal Monarch''s Inner World should be infinitely vast, yet with Yang Ji''s current vision, he could see to the end of it.


    After all, it was in ruins, the great battle of the past must have been extremely tragic.


    With this observation, Yang Ji nearly saw the entire world laid out before his eyes.


    Thereupon, a sharp light flashed in his eyes as he flew straight toward the broken palace.


    This broken palace was extremely vast, its surface overflowing with Immortal Light, and its various reliefs exquisitely crafted. Inside, it was interconnected like a deep palace labyrinth.


    As Yang Ji burst into it, the majestic aura of the ancient palace hit him, continuous and imposing, as if he were in the midst of an ocean.


    He had just walked through one section of the palace when he saw a blackened corpse on the ground, dead in agony, its body and Primordial Spirit corroded, oozing black blood that was still warm, obviously stricken by a lethal poison, having died recently.


    A fierce battle had inevitably unfolded in this ruined palace.


    The fight had begun just upon entering the palace, likely over the fragments of shattered weapons.


    Yang Ji merely glanced once and then averted his gaze.


    Looking up, he discovered numerous formidable auras rapidly shuttling through the palace, clearly those geniuses who had entered before him frantically searching for treasures.


    Yang Ji did not delay and immediately flew toward his target destination.


    Yet, just after passing through three palatial layers, his expression suddenly changed as he inwardly exclaimed, "Not good!"


    He realized someone had already reached the target location ahead of him, but were blocked by the Secret Hall''s seal. This slight relief, however, was short-lived as he learned through information that the seal, having weakened due to its age and lack of energy support, no longer possessed much power.


    The few people attacking the seal would likely break through it soon.


    "Let''s not guard against each other anymore, let''s join forces and attack this seal with all our might. Time is treasure, we can''t afford to delay," someone said.

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    The Immortal Ranking geniuses from the Yaksha Clan and the Blood Clan, as well as Xing Xiong, had surprisingly joined forces.While attacking the seal, they exchanged wary glances.


    However, upon hearing the urgency from the Blood Clan genius, Xing Xiong immediately nodded and said, "Alright, let''s go all out!"


    Instantly, Supreme Divine Powers began to manifest in their hands, and three destructively potent auras peaked, slamming ferociously against the seal.


    Bang!


    An explosion rang out, the doors of the Secret Hall burst open, and immediately, waves of Immortal Light spilled out, radiant and dazzling.


    The Secret Hall was not large, and the group could see from the outside that it contained four stone plinths, each engraved with array patterns.


    Above each plinth shot up a three-foot beam of Immortal Light, where respectively floated a small cauldron engraved with numerous patterns of mountains and rivers, a glittering Treasure Gourd, a Longsword radiating a cold light, and a rusty Long Bow with a corroded Arrow.


    "Haha, treasures, there really are treasures! Although this vast palace was largely shattered in the great battle of yesteryear, many Secret Halls have survived. It''s evident that the battle was so fierce that there wasn''t even time to tally the spoils of war," Xing Xiong laughed heartily and, turning into a streak of black light, charged inside.


    The geniuses from the Yaksha Clan and Blood Clan were not far behind and rushed in as well.


    "You''re all courting death, I want to see who dares to touch my treasures!" Yang Ji, seeing the three rush in, felt his eyes turn red with rage.


    "It''s Yang Ji, that scourge, how did he find this place?" Xing Xiong''s heart violently shook, and the geniuses from the Yaksha Clan and Blood Clan were no better off, their expressions changing drastically upon hearing his voice.


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    This anxious voice echoed simultaneously in the minds of the three.


    For they knew that if the treasures fell into Yang Ji''s hands, with their strength, they could only watch from afar with envy.


    At that moment, all three became frantic, pushing their speeds to the limit, rushing towards the stone plinths to grab the treasures.


    But just then, Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit vibrated, unleashing a Primordial Spirit Storm like a wild hurricane, sweeping through the Secret Hall and releasing the World Force from within his body without any reservation, restraining the fabric of time and space.


    Already within and about to seize the treasures, the three''s expressions changed drastically. They came to a halt, forced to use all their cunning to resist both the Primordial Spirit Storm and the World Force''s restraint.


    Yang Ji, arriving later but first to react, let out a roar of excitement and charged past the trio, reaching a stone plinth and taking down the Long Bow and Arrow.


    In that brief moment, Xing Xiong and the others cooperated to break the restraint and, despite enduring the onslaught of the Primordial Spirit Storm, rushed to each plinth and seized a treasure.


    "Hahaha, Yang Ji, you''re truly laughable, you were given the chance but you failed to use it, actually choosing to pick up that broken bow and arrow first," Xing Xiong, while enduring the onslaught of the Primordial Spirit Storm and having successfully acquired the ancient cauldron, was bleeding from his seven orifices but laughed brilliantly, bursting with pride.


    The geniuses from the Yaksha Clan and the Blood Clan respectively took the golden gourd and the Longsword, and they too broke into radiant smiles.


    Looking at Yang Ji, they could not help but cast contemptuous glances, mocking him for failing to recognize true treasures.


    Indeed, the Long Bow in Yang Ji''s hands seemed as if it had endured endless years, utterly without luster and covered in rust spots, as if it would snap upon being drawn.


    The Arrow was no different: its feathers were tattered, and the shaft was similarly rust-streaked, with some areas so decayed they seemed about to fall apart.


    These items hardly looked like treasures; they more closely resembled scrap metal.


    "What insight can you three frogs at the bottom of a well possibly have?" Yang Ji cast a glance at the three.


    The trio moved incredibly fast and, having claimed their treasures, turned into streaks of light and retreated outside of the Secret Hall.


    Perhaps relying on their invincible speed and assured escape route, or maybe because they deemed the opportunity to mock Yang Ji too good to miss, the three of them stood at the entrance and did not leave. Xing Xiong chuckled lowly, full of smugness, and began:


    "Hey, Yang Ji, although I don''t know the name of this ancient cauldron in my hands, it''s filled with a profound force of mountains and rivers and can suppress heaven and earth; it is indeed a powerful Superior Dao Artifact. Once I refine it, I surely won''t fear you."


    "This golden gourd in my hand feels imbued with a strong spatial force, likely possessing containment capabilities and the power to seal away formidable foes. Could this be a replica of the ''Heaven-Devouring Gourd'' from the legends of the Three Thousand Supreme Treasures?


    Yang Ji, if I call you, would you dare to respond?" the genius from the Yaksha Clan, who had previously clashed with Yang Ji, was exceedingly arrogant. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This Longsword exudes an icy cold aura and is incomparably sharp, likely possessing powerful abilities to freeze and shatter objects; it is also a powerful Superior Dao Artifact." The genius from the Blood Clan caressed the Longsword, his face full of smiles.


    "All three of us have obtained Superior Dao Artifacts! Yang Ji, what powers does your broken bow have?" Xing Xiong asked derisively.


    "Truly, they are all fine treasures!" Yang Ji looked at the "Mountains and Rivers Cauldron," "Gourd of Restraint," and "Cold Edge Sword" in the hands of the three, his eyes shining, but in the end, he tsked and shook his head, "Indeed, they are fine treasures, but compared to the bow and arrow in my hands, they are still lacking."


    "Young man, I didn''t expect you to be someone who recognizes the real deal! Those three fools are flaunting in front of you, but your Bow of Years is much better than theirs," suddenly, the voice from within the wooden box spoke, chuckling.


    "Senior, your eyesight is not bad at all, worthy of an Immortal King, I''m impressed!" Yang Ji transmitted his laughter, "The Bow of Years and the Arrow of Years in my hands may also be merely Superior Dao Artifacts, but they touch upon the mysteries of time. One arrow can strip years off a person''s life and hold boundless mystery and power. They are indeed top-tier among Supreme Treasures."

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    "Not bad, not bad, let''s test these three with arrows!" The being inside the Rail Wooden Box might have been sealed in the Great Dao Prison for too long and joked in such a way, lacking any dignity or indifference befitting an Immortal King. Find exclusive stories on empire"Senior, even if you hadn''t mentioned it, I would''ve given these three an arrow. They dared to covet my treasure; they shall pay right here!" Yang Ji chuckled, looking at the three and preparing to nock and draw his bow.


    But suddenly, a sharp sound of something tearing through the air came from not far away, approaching the Secret Hall at great speed.


    Soon, a young man with a gloomy appearance and an aura so powerful it made one''s heart tremble appeared before them, his eyes as cold as hell itself. He scanned the crowd and spoke in a deep voice, "Did I just hear someone mention a treasure? Where is this treasure?"


    "So it''s the King of Yin!" Xing Xiong glanced at the newcomer and a hint of wariness flashed in his eyes. Along with the Yaksha Clan genius and the Blood Clan genius, he quietly put away the treasure he was holding and pointed at Yang Ji, saying, "King of Yin, this person here has taken the treasure. The Long Bow and Arrows in his hand are the treasures of this Secret Hall, and he has claimed them."


    "Oh? You took the treasure?" The King of Yin looked coldly towards Yang Ji, instantly chilling the air as if plunging everyone into the Nine Netherworld Hell, extremely terrifying.


    Just one glance held a frightening power that could intimidate souls and seal all directions.


    This person was no ordinary being.


    "Hand over the Long Bow and Arrows you hold, and I might not trouble you for it," the King of Yin said coldly.


    "The Yin Tribe?" Yang Ji narrowed his eyes slightly.


    "Brother, this King of Yin is a formidable figure within the top ten of the Immortal Ranking, very powerful," Li Yinxue reminded from within the Mount Sea World.


    Xing Xiong and the other two exchanged glances, their faces revealing a look of anticipation for the drama that was about to unfold.


    And secretly communicated among themselves, "The King of Yin is very strong, a monster within the top ten of the Immortal Ranking. It''s said his strength is no less than that of Mo Wudao and that he can effortlessly suppress us Immortal Ranking Geniuses. Should we take this opportunity to assist him and finish off Yang Ji?"


    "I think so. Otherwise, Yang Ji''s coveting of our treasures makes it hard for us to feel at ease," said Xing Xiong, obviously pleased at this idea, and sneered. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Great!" The Yaksha Clan genius had already made a move against Yang Ji before, and naturally, he agreed without hesitation.


    Only the Blood Clan genius hesitated. He had already obtained the treasure and saw no reason to further offend Yang Ji since he had witnessed Yang Ji''s power. Even Mo Wudao, the number one genius, couldn''t suppress him. Could anyone else?


    He doubted this in his heart?


    While agreeing verbally to join forces, he harbored other plans, ready to slip away at the first sign of chaos.


    "You want me to present the Long Bow and Arrows in my hands?" Yang Ji faced the King of Yin''s high-handedness and suddenly revealed a playful smile, "That''s not impossible. As long as you can catch this arrow of mine, then it will be yours!"


    "Hmm?" Seeing that Yang Ji not only lacked the proper respect but even looked at him with a playful smile, the King of Yin''s eyes immediately darkened with a flash of murderous intent, proving to be a savage who would kill without a word, even more ferocious than the Heavenly Demon.


    With a flip of his hand, he shot out a black needle towards Yang Ji''s brow.


    Yang Ji smiled, also nocking and drawing his bow. Twang! The rusty Long Bow and Arrows suddenly burst forth with a terrifying Power of Time, forming a Time Spike at the tip of the arrow.


    Where the arrows pointed, a chilling fear surged in the hearts of the four people present.


    "This, this is the Power of Time? Is this Long Bow the Bow of Time?" The faces of Xing Xiong and the other two turned pale with shock.


    The pupils of the King of Yin also contracted.


    Boom!


    At that moment, Yang Ji fired his arrow. As the bowstring twanged, the arrow flew like light, piercing through the black needle, and with an unparalleled speed, ''bang'', in the astonished gaze of the King of Yin, it burst through him.


    A cloud of blood mist exploded, and a mysterious force instantly cut off a portion of the King of Yin''s future years.


    When he reassembled himself, his hair had turned significantly grayer.


    Even the powerful King of Yin could not withstand this arrow!


    Witnessing this scene, the three onlookers, Xing Xiong and the others, were terrified out of their wits and beat a hasty retreat, vanishing without a trace.

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    King of Yin took an arrow to his body and was unusually calm, standing in place with a gloomy expression. He reached out with his slender, fair finger like a woman''s and ran it over a streak of his gray-white hair, speaking in a low voice, "You''ve cut my lifespan?""How about it? Do you still want this Bow of Years and Arrow of Years?" Yang Ji smiled, noticing the King of Yin''s composure, and a flicker of surprise passed through his eyes.


    An ordinary person, struck by an arrow, would certainly flee, yet the King of Yin stood firm on the spot, his aura growing increasingly intense, and his eyes growing even colder.


    "Bow of Years? Arrow of Years? Impressive! That one arrow must have cut the King of Yin''s lifespan by a full fifty years, right?" Xing Xiong and the other two distanced themselves from the Secret Hall, using the residual aura inside the hall to cast the "Heaven and Earth Profound Mirror," conjuring an image in the air, they were watching the two standing in confrontation at this moment.


    "Bow of Years? Arrow of Years? Indeed extraordinary! Today, I will use your blood to unseal them!" As the King of Yin''s cold voice fell, his body mysteriously vanished from sight; the space before him was empty, without a trace of his presence.


    Schlak!


    In the next moment, the King of Yin strangely appeared behind Yang Ji''s head, his entire body transformed into a black needle emanating immense Yin energy, stabbing towards Yang Ji with an unparalleled speed.


    He had actually transformed into a weapon, turning his body into a needle to assassinate his enemy.


    The power of this strike was terrifying beyond measure, the sharpness of the needle tip had reached an alarming level, all the force concentrated at the tip, forming a primal point, condensed to the extreme, nothing could withstand it.


    Yang Ji''s protective Dao energy was like a bubble, burst with a single poke.


    "This is, the King of Yin''s assassination technique!" Xing Xiong''s expression shook, he exclaimed in alarm, "He''s used his strongest assassination technique, it''s said that no one can withstand this move, all his killing techniques are fused into one, even an Immortal Ranking Genius would succumb to it."


    "The King of Yin excels in the art of mystery, making him unpredictable and indefensible, this move is too fast, too peculiar, no matter what, we couldn''t catch it... What?" The Yaksha Clan genius, "Mi Fang," and the Blood Clan genius, "Xue Yunchen," suddenly shuddered, staring intently at the image, their eyes filled with shock as if torn.


    "Weapon Forging Dao? Formless Yin Realm?


    Not bad at all!" Yang Ji, now seemingly smiling as he turned around, his five fingers formed into a claw, the World Force condensed at his fingertips, firmly imprisoning the incoming black needle, preventing it from advancing an inch, and he spoke with ease, "The body and the Lifebound Magic Treasure ''Yin Prison Black Needle'' are perfectly fused; the body is a Dao Device, and the Dao Device is the body.


    This move ''Weapon Forging Dao'' has truly brought the power of a Dao Device to its peak. Although this Yin Prison Black Needle is only a mid-grade Dao Device, the power it has unleashed at this moment is already closely approaching that of a Superior Dao Artifact."


    "Moreover, you''ve slightly surprised me. You were able to momentarily enter the ''Formless Yin Realm'', perfectly concealing your movements and aura, then instantaneously move behind the enemy, exiting the Formless Yin Realm to carry out your assassination."


    "Brilliant! Even Xu Yan''s Void Assault Technique pales in comparison to your assassination technique."


    "If it weren''t for me, any Immortal Ranking Genius would have probably found it difficult to avoid your assassination technique, no wonder you remained so calm even after taking my arrow, you had such tricks up your sleeve."


    Yang Ji uttered admiringly.


    Coming to the Battlefield of Inheritances, witnessing the supreme methods of geniuses from various clans, truly opened the door to a world of Divine Skills for him.


    Ding!


    A clinking sound, the black needle reversed and returned, materializing not far away, the form of the King of Yin appeared.


    At that moment, his face was gloomy, appearing calm on the surface, but inside, a tidal wave of shock was surging, reaching an unprecedented level.


    No one had ever escaped this move before, not even Void Refining Experts could avoid it, and even Fushion Experts could only catch it with their exceptionally strong senses and reactions.


    Such a secretive, powerful move was his strongest trump card in achieving the first true inheritance.


    However, it was thwarted at this moment!


    And the one before him was a young man of the same realm as himself.


    He had not only correctly named his supreme divine power, "Weapon Forging Dao," but had also revealed the secret of the "Formless Yin Realm," which he had never told anyone about.


    How could he not be shocked, how could he not be alarmed?


    All his methods, in front of this man, seemed as if exposed, as if he could see the formless "Formless Yin Realm."


    "So it was the Formless Yin Realm that allowed the King of Yin to perform his assassination, no wonder his aura completely disappeared when he executed this move, and his form was hard to find!" Xing Xiong and others were greatly astonished, they gave him a deep look, then turned to gaze at Yang Ji, cursing vehemently, "This freak, how did he figure it out?


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    The King of Yin''s assassination technique was so secretive, yet he managed to catch it, is there anyone in this world who can assassinate him? Freak, freak."


    Xing Xiong cursed over and over, his face grim.


    "In this world, no one can assassinate me? You don''t need to try any longer!" Yang Ji smiled, everything in the world could not hide from his sight, with a raise of his hand, he again blocked the King of Yin''s sudden side assault.


    The King of Yin''s face was somber, his form constantly vanishing and materializing for assassination.


    But Yang Ji just stood on that three-square-foot piece of ground, immovable as a mountain, smiling and raising his hand, handling it with ease.


    His aura was powerful, showing an invincibility.


    Every time he accurately blocked the King of Yin''s killing moves.


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    A touch and then retraction.


    "You!" The King of Yin completely changed color.


    "This Formless Yin Realm, not within the Five Elements, independent of heaven and earth, traverses nothingness, omnipresent, my world of the future should also possess such supreme abilities. Not bad, not bad! You have inspired me, today I will not trouble you any further, you may go," Yang Ji said with a smile, generously waving his hand.

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    "You!" The King of Yin''s expression turned ugly, and he, who had always maintained a lofty stance, could hardly stand such contempt.Yang Ji ignored him and, looking up at a patch of void, spoke calmly yet forcefully, "You three, who took my treasure, it''s futile to flee anywhere. Even if the true disciple assessment ends, I''ll still drag you out in the outside world."


    "Hmm? This freak, can he sense that we''re spying?" Xing Xiong muttered lowly, his face turning green as he instinctively covered his treasure and suddenly bellowed, "Those with virtue shall possess the treasures. We are the ones destined by fate. Yang Ji, you dare go against the heavens! I, Xing Xiong, am a man of great fate. Do you wish to battle the heavens for fortune?"


    "You are a man of great fate? Then what am I? You will ultimately crawl at my feet trembling!" Yang Ji couldn''t help laughing mockingly.


    "Yang Ji, don''t go too far! I, Xing Xiong, will eventually become a Supreme Titan, a Supreme Immortal King feared by all, immortal and indestructible. You dare disrespect the future Immortal King, sowing the seeds of a catastrophic disaster that will inevitably be avenged!" Xing Xiong roared with anger.


    "Going too far? Immortal King?" Yang Ji scoffed lightly, "Even if you become an Immortal King in the future, I will still bully you mercilessly, beat you until you cannot lift your head, and make you return to the Great Dao to heal every day. Even if you achieve the status of a Supreme Titan, I will suppress you, turn you into a cushion for daily meditation."


    "You! Yang Ji, don''t overdo it. Do you really think I, Xing Xiong, am afraid of you? If you appear before me, I''ll tear you in half and make you into boots for people to trample on." Xing Xiong howled lowly. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This, Brother Xing, I think we''d better slip away first. This Yang Ji is too evil, and who knows what sorcery he used to be able to overhear our conversation through the Heaven and Earth Profound Mirror." Xue Yunchen of the Blood Clan couldn''t help breaking out in a cold sweat.


    "Once I return with the treasure that defies the heavens, I will suppress you thoroughly!" Xing Xiong snorted coldly at Yang Ji, then shut off the Heaven and Earth Profound Mirror, quietly wiped off a bead of sweat, and disappeared into thin air.


    In the Secret Hall, the King of Yin was nowhere to be seen, having disappeared without a trace.


    Yang Ji glanced once and then withdrew his gaze, continuing his search for treasures.


    As he moved through, he also saw many geniuses navigating through various great halls, all frantically searching.


    But Yang Ji looked up once more, his target clear, for he saw another precious land behind the halls, where the destruction was most severe, with large swathes of buildings flattened.


    While others were still searching inside the various great halls, Yang Ji headed straight for the rear.


    Whoosh!


    He flew with extreme speed.


    As he neared the depths of the palace, a refreshing scent of medicine suddenly wafted through the air.


    "What a fragrant aroma, there''s great medicine!" Many geniuses approaching the depths of the palace also smelled the scent and immediately became excited.


    Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!


    The crowd, all extraordinary figures, quickly identified the direction and zipped towards the depths.


    Soon, above the shattered palace ahead, they saw a sweep of blood light that illuminated the sky for a mile around, eerily captivating.


    "What''s inside there?" People heightened their vigilance at the sight of the blood light shooting up into the sky.


    "Look, what is that?" Suddenly, someone exclaimed.


    Following their gaze, the crowd saw an bizarre blood flower on top of the ruins of the dilapidated palace, shaped like a devil''s taro, but it was red all over, as if it had been freshly stained with blood, extremely haunting. Stay updated with empire


    Around it lay endless bones, the number of dead unknown.


    A strange blood flower growing out of a pile of corpses seemed very alien, and for a moment, everyone just watched without making a move.


    "Haha, a bunch of fools, this is an Immortal Blood Flower! Comparable to Dao Medicine, it possesses the powerful effect of immortality and indestructibility. If one consumes it, one is bound to successfully condense an Immortal Body, and it''s even possible to reach great accomplishment at once!" Suddenly, a deep laugh sounded.


    "Immortal Blood Flower? Is this the legendary Immortal Blood Flower that doesn''t belong among heavenly essences?"


    "Is this, the Immortal Blood Flower that is said to never wilt?"


    "Rumors suggest that to produce an Immortal Blood Flower, the blood of ten thousand True Immortals is required to nourish and irrigate the earth. Their flesh and Primordial Spirit Fragments fuse together, forming seeds planted in the earth. After countless years and immense heaven-sent fortune, this bizarre Immortal Blood Flower can be born. Is this truly an Immortal Blood Flower?


    Did ten thousand True Immortals once die here?" one knowledgeable genius exclaimed in shock.


    "Yes, yes! No matter how bizarre, the scent that tantalizes the heart and spleen like this can only be great medicine. We should seize it first and claim it for ourselves; we''re too late, too late," someone else expressed their regret.


    "Haha, not too late, not too late. Possessing it is the same as everyone having it, just the same," the previous deep laughter rose again, swiftly sweeping up to the Immortal Blood Flower, conjuring a large hand intent on picking it.


    "You''re not without insight, recognizing the Immortal Blood Flower, but sadly, it''s not yours to take!" Suddenly, a faint laugh came from above, as boundless Sword Qi slashed down, instantly exploding the conjured large hand.


    The Divine Skills broken, the laughing youth''s body shook, and he staggered back two steps.


    Looking again, he saw the Immortal Blood Flower had already fallen into another''s hands.


    "It''s you, Yang Ji!" A genius from the Ghost tribe, his pupils contracting and the ghostly marks on his face trembled with rage, as if a fierce ghost was roaring ferociously.

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    "This Immortal Blood Flower is mine, you have no objections, do you?" Yang Ji eyed the undying flower, savoring its beauty with a smile while his gaze nonchalantly swept over the person before him. His casual words revealed his great strength."You!" The wrath of the Ghost tribe genius was already evident between his brows, seeming on the verge of eruption at any moment.


    "What''s going on? This Gui Fang is an Immortal Ranking Genius, yet he is enraged but not striking, not daring to lay a hand on him? Just watching as he takes away the Immortal Blood Flower?" Some geniuses who were not in the know witnessed this scene and couldn''t help but express their utter surprise.


    One person looked astonished at the one who had asked and pointed at Yang Ji, responding with a question: "Do you know who that is?"


    "Who is it?"


    "That''s Yang Ji, the one who clashed head-on with Mo Wudao and didn''t die. Although Gui Fang is strong, he''s not within the top ten of the Immortal Ranking. How dare he provoke him? Isn''t that courting death?"


    "To clash with Mo Wudao directly and not die? Then, isn''t this Yang Ji also a supreme figure among the top ten of the Immortal Rankings? Why isn''t his name on the list?" The questioner couldn''t help but exclaim in shock.


    "Yang Ji is not on the list, but his strength has already deepened in everyone''s hearts. You''d better not provoke him," the person advised.


    "Elder of Heavenly Secrets should not have miscalculated, right?"


    "What''s so strange about that? The Battlefield of Inheritances has so many opportunities, maybe he became stronger halfway through. Besides, Elder of Heavenly Secrets is only a Red Dust Immortal. Can he, like an Immortal King, predict everything under the heavens?"


    "That makes sense."


    "I object!" Suddenly, a very discordant voice rang out.


    As Yang Ji''s gaze turned, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Everyone promptly moved aside, not daring to block his line of sight.


    "I was wondering who it could be, turns out it''s you!" Yang Ji''s expression turned cold, the person before him was the God Race genius who had attacked him before. Discover hidden stories at empire


    "The Immortal Blood Flower is a heaven-defying panacea, consuming it can grant one an Immortal Body. Such a treasure, how can we let him take it away? Let''s join forces and kill him!" The expression of the God Race''s Immortal Ranking Genius was frigid, his whole body enshrouded in divine light, fully displaying his might.


    "Gui Fang, let''s act together, slay him! This man is only strong because he relies on his Immortal Body to avoid death. We can join forces to suppress him," said Shen Jun, condensing a Divine Crystal Nation in his palm, exuding boundless mysteries akin to a Dominator''s Great Dao Heavenly Crystal, capable of sealing and suppressing.


    "Simply seeking death!" The King of Yin murmured upon hearing the commotion, observing from afar in an empty expanse of space, said nonchalantly, and then disappeared from sight, off to seek treasures.


    "These two guys came late before and didn''t see Yang Ji''s monstrous strength when he single-handedly shattered the projection of the Bridge of Life and Death. They only saw the pitiful scene of him being blasted again and again by No Demon Path. They probably dared to make a move and extract particles from his flesh because of that.


    And now, they even dare to snatch the Immortal Blood Flower from his hands. Truly brazen!"


    Xu Yan chuckled softly, sitting in the void, toying with a Dao Device he had just acquired, watching the scene below with great interest. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Good, let''s join forces and finish him. The Immortal Blood Flower, if split evenly," Gui Fang said coldly, also unwilling to simply hand over the Immortal Blood Flower to someone else.


    "Fine, all of you attack together, let''s settle old and new scores alike," Yang Ji said as he put the Immortal Blood Flower into the Mount Sea World, coldly looking at the two of them.


    "Endless Ghost Prison!" Gui Fang bellowed, knowing Yang Ji possessed an Immortal Body and couldn''t be killed. He immediately projected his Inner World in an attempt to suppress him.


    As his hands intertwined, an evil spirit roared, the River Styx swayed, and a grinding wheel crushed worlds. A terrifying vision of Hell layered upon layers descended from the sky, aiming to cast Yang Ji into the eighteen layers of Hell and crush him with the World Extinguishing grinding wheel.


    "Endless Divine Kingdom!" Shen Jun released the crystal in his hand, which magnified thousands of feet in the air, like a crystalline palace, wielding infinite might, fiercely crashing down, intending to completely seal Yang Ji.


    "Little brother, you must be careful. This ''Endless Divine Kingdom'' possesses a trace of the mystery of ''Great Dao Heavenly Crystal.'' This Great Dao Heavenly Crystal was created by the God Race''s Dominator as a Sealing Technique; it is extremely terrifying. Once sealed, it''s like entering an infinite space, break one layer, and there are more layers, endless and despairing."


    "If you become the number one successor, you can choose any Sealing Technique from the powers of the Myriad Realms to practice and comprehend the mysteries of sealing. If you become a Supreme Titan one day, perhaps you can even create your own Sealing Technique," the Rail Wooden Box unexpectedly advised.


    "If there is a choice, I will certainly choose it. It seems Brother Wang Tianli chose the Divine Crystal Nation from the God Race with the same thought in mind," Yang Ji communicated telepathically, and with a shudder of his body, endless World Force surged out, gathered at the fist, and he threw a punch upwards with all his might.


    Bang!


    The muffled sense of power spread out.


    A heaven-shaking sound and crackling! The Endless Divine Kingdom collapsed, and the endless evil spirits wailed.


    A force swept across the eight directions, breaking through the sky.


    Yang Ji soared into the sky like a god, easily shattering the Divine Skills of the two opponents with a single punch.


    Hell broke apart, and the Divine Nation crumbled.


    Yang Ji, facing the rain of Divine Skill light, closed in quickly on Shen Jun, and under his surprised gaze, a fist fell swiftly.


    Bang!


    A loud explosion, and Shen Jun was sent flying by the punch, his body like a shattered porcelain, marked with horrifying fractures, the lines of blood stark against his skin, seemingly about to split open at any moment.


    "Huh, even such a heavenly crushing punch didn''t blow him up?" Xu Yan was slightly surprised.

 Chapter 204 The Grandeur of the Tea Party, Yang Ji Goes Crazy_4

    "A mid-grade Dao Device, the Virtual God Armor? No wonder!" Yang Ji''s eyes flashed with insight upon seeing the Dao Device that autonomously protected Shen Jun''s body, without hesitation, he dashed over, intending to strike down Shen Jun.However, in the next moment, something astonishing happened to Yang Ji. After he punched Shen Jun away, Shen Jun turned into a streak of Immortal Light, while coughing up blood, he fled in horror without looking back, reacting even quicker than him.


    This overwhelming desire to survive left him astonished.


    Yet, there was another person who was supposed to be collaborating with him. Yang Ji swiftly turned around, his gaze fixing in place.


    Where was the person behind? Far off, there was only a small black dot left. Gui Fang''s speed of escape was not the slightest bit slower than Shen Jun''s.


    "These guys, they don''t have the backbone of a Xing Xiong. I just showed them a trick, and they all ran away? Had I known, the punch I threw at Shen Jun just now would have been imbued with the Origin of Evil Qi, and I would have struck with all my strength," Yang Ji couldn''t help but frown.


    "A punch that exploded the Supreme Divine Power of two geniuses from the Immortal Ranking, and then another punch scared away two Immortal Ranking geniuses. Is this even human?" The onlookers were shocked and greatly amazed.


    Seeing Yang Ji''s gaze sweep over them, they dared not meet his eyes.


    Then, in an instant, they all scattered.


    "It seems I really need to learn a Supreme Divine Power related to speed," Yang Ji thought to himself.


    Right away, he flew into the sky, scanning around once more, extracting information, looking for treasures.


    Time passed by for quite a while.


    He didn''t find any treasures, but suddenly, he saw over the heads of many people outside of the palace a piece of information that showed they were [Excited].


    "Excited? Did they find some treasure?" Yang Ji was curious and flew towards them.


    Soon, he saw more information above their heads [On the West Immortal Mountain, someone spotted traces of a Low-grade Enlightenment Tea Tree. If obtained, it will accompany you often, keeping you in a state of Enlightenment and Communication with Dao, making refining of Void a piece of cake. Even achieving Mahayana can be expected in the near future.]


    "What? An Enlightenment Tea Tree?" Yang Ji''s eyes instantly widened. This was the face of the tea meetings! If he encountered a tea meeting in the future, he wouldn''t fear anything. Picking a few Enlightenment Tea Leaves to brew tea would surely be a grand show of status.


    I must get it, I must get it!


    Yang Ji''s body trembled as he let out a hysterical roar within.


    For the tea meetings and for the status!


    He had to get his hands on this Enlightenment Tea Tree.


    Yang Ji had been desperately searching for a prestigious Spiritual Object from heaven and earth. Now that he had finally come across one, he burst forth like a madman.


    Following the crowd, he flew wildly.


    After traversing several miles, he arrived at the foot of a massive Immortal Mountain.


    On the plains at the mountain''s base, countless figures were frantically chasing something. Experience exclusive tales on empire


    Looking closely, it was a three-foot-tall tea tree, shining with Spiritual Light, verdant and dripping with vibrance, filled with the aura of Dao.


    Underneath the tea tree, its roots, like feet, ran madly, shrinking space with each step, moving incredibly fast, comparable to Supreme Divine Power.


    In the middle of the tea tree, the image of a frightened child was visible, wailing.


    A group of geniuses was excited beyond measure, frantically using their Divine Skills, constantly attacking the Enlightenment Tea Tree, stripping away many tea leaves along the way.


    Many people rushed forth, scrambling for them.


    "It''s Enlightenment Tea, it is indeed Enlightenment Tea!" Yang Ji roared, descending from the sky, blocking the path of everyone, "I may ignore other treasures, but this Enlightenment Tea Tree, whoever competes with me for it, is making an enemy of me, Yang Ji!"


    He let out a long howl, unleashing a Primordial Spirit Storm to subdue the crowd, then with a sidelong glance at the frightened Enlightenment Tea, he said with a warm smile, "Come into my bowl, oh no, into my sleeve, no one can harm you."


    "Why is it Yang Ji again, he''s everywhere!" Xing Xiong roared inwardly, looking at the person blocking the way.


    "It''s over, it''s over, it seems we won''t be able to get this Enlightenment Tea Tree," lamented the Blood Clan genius Xue Yunchen, clutching a leaf of Enlightenment Tea, shaking his head repeatedly.


    "This guy!" Xu Yan frowned for a moment, but then relaxed, secretly thinking, "This guy is too slow, probably can''t even touch the edge of the Enlightenment Tea, let''s just wait and see for now."


    King of Yin stood in the air, his face dark and gloomy.


    "Let''s all go together and take him down! With so many Immortal Ranking geniuses, are we still afraid of him alone?" Xing Xiong roared angrily.


    "What''s the matter? Are you all afraid of dying?" Seeing that no one dared to move, Xing Xiong roared again.


    "Come on, Xing Xiong, you''re very brave, come here!" Yang Ji tilted his head slightly and beckoned with his hand, with a look of ''come here, and I won''t kill you.''


    "..." In a rage, Xing Xiong shot back, "You come here!"


    "How is it, so many of you, and none of you dare to make a move?" Suddenly, a stern voice came from the horizon.


    Everyone saw a huge decaying Netherworld Boat flying in from the edge of the sky, a powerful Superior Dao Artifact, with an imposing presence.


    Atop the Netherworld Boat stood dozens of Netherworld Clan experts, each with a remarkable aura.


    The man leading them was even more terrifying, with an ominous apparition emerging behind him, as a Netherworld King phantom accompanied him.


    His expression was cold as he stared intently at Yang Ji.


    "Ming Budong, it''s him, a genius within the top ten of the Immortal Ranking, things are getting interesting," someone whispered.


    "Hehe, I too have come to join in the fun. I never expected that after staying in that spatial rift earlier, I almost missed this treasure trove," Suddenly, a surge of Immortal Light came forth, manifesting an extraordinarily handsome man, ethereal as an immortal, with an incredibly strong aura.


    This person was the Immortal Clan expert Yang Ji and the others had encountered upon their arrival at the Ancient Battlefield. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It''s Xian Yifei! Another top ten powerhouse of the Immortal Ranking has arrived," the crowd exclaimed in surprise.


    "Haha, I''ve come to join in the fun too! I''m quite fond of that Enlightenment Tea; Brother Yang Ji, could you share a few leaves with me later on?" The sky suddenly trembled, and with a thud, a burly man wielding an Overlord Hammer leaped over with a laugh from the edge of the sky.


    "It''s the Overlord! Another top ten genius from the Immortal Ranking!" someone recognized him.


    "Sure thing, sure thing!" Yang Ji nodded his head, responding with a smile as the other party signaled goodwill.


    "The Enlightenment Tea, I''ll take it!" An extremely domineering voice also rose, a Dragon Roar sounding from the horizon, as a Dragon Boat came flying from the edge of sky.


    On it stood two people, one of whom Yang Ji had seen when he first arrived at the Ancient Battlefield¡ªthe youth wearing a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Robe with an aloof and cold demeanor.


    Not long ago, he had manifested an Ancestral Dragon phantom, intending to devour the particles of Yang Ji''s flesh.


    This was a powerful Immortal Ranking Genius.


    Beside him stood another man in a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Robe, his demeanor extremely domineering, his aura even stronger, his breath long and steady, exhaling thick True Dragon Qi that formed into tiny Qi Dragons circulating through the air, a spectacular sight to behold.


    "It''s Ao Lie, Ao Qian! That Ao Qian is a Supreme Genius within the top ten of the Immortal Ranking, I didn''t expect him to be here too."


    "King of Yin, Overlord, Xian Yifei, Ming Budong, Long Gan, these are all Supreme Geniuses from the top ten of the Immortal Ranking, I didn''t think that so many would be gathered here all of a sudden. Together with the extraordinarily powerful Yang Ji, it seems they are inevitably headed for a showdown over the Enlightenment Tea!"


    The crowd whispered among themselves, eyes fixed on the scene.


    "This Enlightenment Tea Tree is mine, any objections?" Yang Ji stood in the void, looking disdainfully in all directions, glancing at everyone.


    "What are you, you say you want it and it''s yours?" Ao Lie said in a low voice.


    "Good, then you''ll be the first to die!" Yang Ji''s face turned cold, and three feet of gray flames burst from his eyes, evil patterns quickly spread all over his body, and he, enveloped in swirling evil Qi, now resembled an invincible Evil God, radiating a terrifying aura.


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 Chapter 205 Victory over Ao Qian, Obtain Enlightenment Tea, A Large Quantity of World Crystal Stones

    ```"True Dragon Claw!" Ao Lie, unaware of Yang Ji''s prowess at the moment, took the initiative to attack from the Dragon Boat. With a claw striking through the air, streams of dragon qi displayed an ancient and unmatched presence, converging into a massive and rugged dragon claw, brutally seizing from above.


    Space shattered inch by inch, and the entire sky seemed to be clenched within the dragon claw''s grasp.


    Yang Ji appeared incredibly small within it, like a speck of dust.


    Yet it was this speck of dust that burst forth with an invincible aura, soaring into the sky, fists wrapped in evil qi, and struck right at the center of the dragon claw.


    Heaven and Earth shook, a terrifying force rippled outward, and with a loud bang, the dragon claw shattered, transforming into a shower of divine light which dispersed into nothingness.


    Yang Ji, like a demon god, eyes shooting grey flames, soared upwards and in an instant appeared before Ao Lie, ruthlessly hammering his fist down toward his head.


    Ao Lie''s color changed, utterly unaware of Yang Ji''s might, but his reaction was extremely swift.


    With a roar from his mouth, dragon roars echoed, intimidating the mind, rolling energy transformed into shockwaves, aiming to shatter Yang Ji''s fist, his flesh, and even his Primordial Spirit.


    Alas!


    Yang Ji was in an invincible state at this moment, his iron fist shattered everything and landed directly upon Ao Lie''s head.


    Bang!


    Ao Lie''s head burst under the impact, golden dragon blood splattering everywhere.


    His body, too, was pierced through by Yang Ji''s palm, and with a fierce tear, split in two, exploding in the air. Enjoy new adventures from empire


    "This, how could this man be so formidable? Ao Lie is an Immortal Ranking entity, yet he couldn''t withstand a single move and got torn apart?" Many exclaimed in shock, utterly astounded.


    Those who knew Yang Ji''s strength, however, remained quite calm, although the scene before them was still a great shock to their eyes.


    "Hmm?" Ao Qian''s expression darkened; clearly, Yang Ji''s strength was beyond his expectations. With one hand he reached into the air, thousands of feet of dragon qi appeared, and in the blink of an eye gathered Ao Lie''s flesh and blood back together.


    A golden light surged from his palm and was injected into the flesh, and Ao Lie''s form also slowly reconstituted.


    Now ashen-faced, Ao Lie looked towards Yang Ji, a mix of shock and anger in his gaze. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You should sit and recuperate!" Seeing Yang Ji''s power, Ao Qian displayed not the slightest intention of retreat. After pressing down Ao Lie, he stepped out into the air, striding towards Yang Ji with an overbearing look.


    Each step he took seemed to tred upon the very pulse of heaven and earth, causing a tremor throughout.


    "This is, Eight Steps of the Heavenly Dragon!" A Supreme Genius recognized, face solemn, the Supreme Divine Power that Ao Qian was deploying.


    Ao Qian stepped toward Yang Ji methodically, each step sealing the space and carrying an ultimate oppressiveness.


    Thud! Thud! Thud!... Eight continuous steps, each accompanied by ominous notes, capable of tearing the Primordial Spirit and shaking the mind with trembling force.


    His pace appeared slow, but in reality, it was extremely fast, exuding the mysterious quality as if he was stepping over vast distances.


    Typically, in the face of such a killing move, an Immortal Ranking Genius would tear apart in mind and Primordial Spirit at the eighth step, leading to blood flow from their seven orifices and death.


    But Yang Ji stood calmly, his expression unchanging. Suddenly, his mind and Primordial Spirit both trembled, unleashing an incomparable violent aura. Mind Storm and Primordial Spirit Storm burst forth simultaneously, like roaring invisible hurricanes charging towards Ao Qian.


    "Hmm? Mind Storm, Primordial Spirit Killing Move?" Ao Qian''s eyes reflected another trace of surprise, but he made no move to defend and instead spoke in a deep voice, "Protected by the Ancestral Dragon Will in my mind, your Mind Killing Moves and Primordial Spirit Killing Moves are useless against me."


    He was a Supreme Genius from the top ten of the Immortal Rankings, a natural talent.


    Such True Dragon descendants would undoubtedly have countless measures bestowed upon them by the Dragon Race to ensure their survival.


    Just as the Mind Storm and Primordial Spirit Storm infiltrated his body, a dragon roar sounded! Surprisingly, a vision of an exceedingly distant and majestic Ancestral Dragon appeared behind him, moving through his flesh and head, flawlessly blocking Yang Ji''s killing moves.


    "True Dragon Fist!" Ao Qian''s eyes grew stern, seizing the moment to step forward, revealing an invincible stance. The Dragon Race''s Divine Skills were executed from his hands, reaching a level of marvel that was astonishing and brought their subtlety to the utmost.


    With this punch, countless dragon-shaped auras behind him exploded, and the intent of his fist took the form of a gigantic dragon head, dominating much of the sky, filled with wild and domineering energy, fierce and oppressive as it viciously lunged towards Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji remained wordless, his expression cold, as if an unparalleled overlord, madly absorbing the Origin of Evil Qi from the Supreme Evil Crystal. Tenfold combat power erupted forth, crashing against the dragon head.


    Bang!


    With just one punch, under the shock of overwhelming power, the dragon head that enveloped much of the sky crumbled to pieces, a display of a might that was truly invincible.


    Evil qi coiled around him like dragon-serpents in a wild dance, its powerful aura buffeting all directions, causing a breathless impression.


    "Tenfold combat power?" Xian Yifei''s eyes narrowed, with a flicker of Immortal Light on his body, clearly disturbed by what he witnessed.


    "This man can actually unleash tenfold combat power, no wonder he dared stand before everyone and sought to monopolize the Enlightenment Tea for himself," Ming Budong''s gaze deepened, his thoughts unknown at this moment.


    "Tenfold combat power, comparable to my own explosive strength, no wonder he could shatter the projection of the Bridge of Life and Death," the Overlord said, holding the World Crystal Stone, inwardly surprised.


    "You can actually unleash tenfold combat power, no wonder you dare to be arrogant in front of me!" Ao Qian''s expression grew stern, and the surprise in his eyes deepened further, yet there was not a trace of fear.


    ```

 Chapter 206 Suppressing Mi Fang, the Yaksha Clan Holy Maiden

    "Wow! Such a vast expanse of World Crystal Stones, there must be over a hundred thousand pieces at the very least," Shang Guanwu exclaimed."Senior Brother, hurry and absorb them to refine your Inner World. After more than a hundred years, take us out to conquer all directions," she said excitedly, waving her hands about.


    "This location is very secretive. While I''m in closed-door cultivation, you must not contact anyone else and reveal our whereabouts," Yang Ji admonished.


    "Senior Brother, don''t worry," Zhong Jun and the others nodded in agreement.


    "Yang Ji, focus on your cultivation, we will protect you," Yan Zhan declared.


    "Hmm!" Yang Ji nodded, then sat down cross-legged.


    To refine his Inner World, he needed Shen Yin. He did not wish for the Rotten Wooden Box to see whether it was his identity as the Taichu Divine Tree or the Origin Divine Thunder.


    Thus, he transferred it to a secret location in the Mount Sea World that no one could access, to avoid being influenced by it.


    After making these arrangements, Yang Ji finally picked up a World Crystal Stone and began to absorb the World Force within it, starting the process of refining his Inner World.


    Cultivation knows no years.


    And so the days passed, one by one.


    One year.


    Two years.


    Three years.


    Four years.


    ...


    Long winds have changed courses several times; grass and trees have withered over the years.


    In the blink of an eye, more than a hundred and thirty years had passed.


    There was only one year left until the end of the Battlefield of Inheritances.


    During these hundred years, countless treasures had been unearthed, numerous True Inheritance Talismans had appeared.


    People fought and competed aggressively, eliminating countless geniuses.


    The circle of death kept shrinking, moving outside this Ancient Battlefield.


    In such a small place, the geniuses of all races gathered, and nearly all those who had survived had come here.


    Groups formed, the atmosphere growing increasingly delicate.


    Over this period of more than a hundred years, the Heavenly Demon faction and the Taichu World''s talents had clashed numerous times, both sides suffering losses.


    The two camps fought with a do-or-die attitude, more fiercely than any other factions involved.


    The weak were eliminated, leaving behind the strong who were truly powerful.


    Other factions were also fighting amongst themselves, contending for True Inheritance Talismans, eliminating the weak.


    Even though there were ten thousand talismans, there were only three thousand slots available, which meant that many would not achieve the status of True Inheritance.


    As the end drew closer, the battles became even more brutal, because aside from the premier inheritance,


    there was also a ranking ¡ª the top hundred True Inheritances.


    This ranking was based on the number of True Inheritance Talismans.


    Whoever had more talismans, aside from the first True Inheritance, from the most to the least, the top hundred would be chosen.


    These top hundred True Inheritances did not have specific rankings, only the glory of being in the top hundred, but this glory would bring them more blessings from the Immortal King.


    This blessing would increase their success rate by nearly twenty percent when they faced the Dao Calamity in the future.


    This was undoubtedly driving everyone crazy.


    The geniuses of all the worlds, for the glory of the top hundred and for this blessing, would spare no effort to snatch the True Inheritance Talismans.


    Nobody knew if the number of talismans they held was sufficient, so the more they snatched, the better their chances of securing a spot among the top hundred True Inheritances.


    It was because of this rule that every time the Battlefield of Inheritances concluded, the number of people who achieved True Inheritance was always less than three thousand.


    This last year was undoubtedly filled with bloodshed and brutality.


    During this tumultuous final year, within a hidden spatial Secret Realm, a young man slowly opened his eyes.


    ...


    Above the ruins of the Ancient Battlefield, a tragic battle for True Inheritance Talismans was unfolding.


    A group of talented individuals from the Yaksha Clan had the ten disciples of Wuji Dao Sect completely surrounded, looking on with smug smiles.


    "You ten little mice, thought by obtaining ten True Inheritance Talismans and hiding deep underground, you could become True Inheritors? You''ve been forced out now, haven''t you?" A proud Yaksha Clan genius laughed.


    "Hand over the True Inheritance Talismans, or die!" Another fierce Yaksha Clan genius demanded coldly.


    "People of Wuji Dao Sect, I can''t stand them. Whether you give them or not, you''re going to die!" Suddenly, several more Yaksha Clan talents flew over from afar, the leader among them declaring with murderous intent.


    "You want to kill us? Yang Ji, our senior brother, won''t let you get away with this!" one of the Wuji Dao Sect disciples shouted defiantly, his expression flickering as he invoked the awe-inspiring name of Yang Ji.


    "Heh, Yang Ji? He hasn''t shown himself in over a hundred years; for all we know, he could be dead in some treasure land," said the Yaksha Clan leader, his tone colder and his killing intent overflowing with a sneer. "It would''ve been better if you hadn''t mentioned him. Now that you have, your deaths won''t be quick and painless. I will torture you slowly to death." S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Oh, is that so?" All of a sudden, a voice as cold as ice descended from the sky.


    A giant foot fell from the heavens, so brazen, intending to cover all the Yaksha Clan members below in an attempt to crush them all with a single stomp!


    The ten Yaksha Clans standing below were either leaders or figures from the Immortal Ranking, their identities noble within the Yaksha Clan and revered on the Battlefield of Inheritances. Who had ever dared to attack them with such audacity?


    All of them were enraged!


    This foot descending toward the Yaksha Clan geniuses was utterly unrestrained, showing total disdain, the epitome of dominance!


    Below, the ten disciples of Wuji Dao Sect all showed signs of deep shock, their pupils contracting, mouths wide open, watching anxiously.


    "Who is this foolhardy?" With a roar of anger, one of the Yaksha Clan geniuses, an expert on the Immortal Ranking, looked up.


    The others, too, exuded lethal intent.


    "This voice is?" The leading Immortal Ranking genius from the Yaksha Clan suddenly changed his expression, looking up in horror. As he saw the figure, his pupils shrank sharply. Wasn''t that the very same feared killer from a hundred years ago...?

 Chapter 206 Suppressing Mi Fang, the Yaksha Clan Holy Maiden_2

    ```"No good, quick¡ªwoo woo woo¡ª" Before he could even utter the word ''escape,'' he was overwhelmed by the oppressive wind that blew down from above with extreme force, pushing the words back into his throat.


    This kick was not fast, but it possessed boundless power, locking the space in all directions.


    "Pu!"


    The one who roared in anger was the first to suffer severely. He spat blood first, his body violently shook, cracked under the pressure, and was simply unable to withstand it. He was pressed to the ground in an instant.


    The faces of the others changed color as their bodies cracked open and were suppressed downwards, crashing onto the ground.


    Only the leading man of the Yaksha Clan was desperately trying to hold on. At this moment, his heart was also hit by a terrifying wave, shaking uncontrollably, "He''s gotten stronger, he''s gotten stronger? One kick and it actually imprisoned space in all directions, making me unable to move!"


    When Yang Ji made a strong attack, it was sure to be a deadly blow. At this moment, he was powerful to an incomparable degree. The World Force was truly like an abyss, like a sea, augmented under his foot, sealing off all directions; everything would be suppressed.


    He descended like a towering mountain, with unwavering momentum, his foot continuing its unstoppable motion and even producing more terrifying fluctuations.


    The leader of the men ultimately couldn''t hold on. His body cracked open, and he violently vomited a mouthful of blood, his essence, Qi, and spirit instantly wilted.


    A foot stomped directly on top of his head, "Bang!" With a thunderous roar, he was savagely stamped into the ground.


    As the force spread, those geniuses of the Yaksha Clan who were suppressed on the ground exploded on the spot, their souls annihilated, dead beyond death.


    Yang Ji had a cold expression as he moved his right foot away, his fingers pierced into the ground, and he viciously grabbed Mi Fang, who was wearing a pitiful look.


    With a fierce grip of his fingers, "Crack crack crack!"


    Yang Ji crushed seven or eight of Mi Fang''s ribs on the spot; large chunks of flesh and blood flew out, the crimson blood rain scattered in the air, tracing a beautiful arc, overwhelmingly ghastly.


    "Ah..."


    Mi Fang felt pain in his bones. His chest was open, missing several ribs, blood gushed, his whole body was smeared with crimson bloodstains, his hair disheveled as he cried out, heartbroken.


    He had just obtained hundreds of True Inheritance Talismans and had not had the chance to enjoy the glory of ranking in the top hundred, to feel the adulation of being worshipped by the masses, feeling invincible, when today he suffered a fatal blow, his indomitable spirit nearly shattered.


    "You took my treasure before, today you even want to kill my sect''s people, and you have infinite hostility towards me. Today, you die!" Yang Ji was like a god, his voice imposing and domineering, overwhelmingly awe-inspiring.


    He felt that merely crushing Mi Fang to death was not satisfying enough, so he threw him up into the air directly.


    "Yang Ji, you''re dead for sure, absolutely dead. I will not share the sky with you!" Seeing an opportunity to escape, Mi Fang immediately soared into the sky, roaring as he did so.


    "Not share the sky with me? Today, you die!" Yang Ji couldn''t help but sneer. His Inner World was refined to perfection, his World Force increased exponentially; he had already sealed off all directions, how could Mi Fang possibly escape?


    Right now, he just wanted to give him the illusion of a chance, just to torment him to death.


    Mi Fang flew several miles, then he was startled to realize this fact¡ªthe air ahead seemed to have an invisible wall standing erect, impossible to break through, which greatly altered his complexion.


    From behind, Yang Ji charged with a punch. His fist flew, the force of the punch vast, arriving in an instant near Mi Fang, and he unleashed a blow.


    "Bang!"


    Blood splattered. Mi Fang screamed. This time both shoulders exploded together, both arms shattered into dozens of white bone fragments; flesh flew in all directions, his whole body covered in blood.


    Once an Immortal Ranking Genius, infinitely close to the top ten, lofty and exalted, when had he ever been so miserable?


    Now, he didn''t retain a shred of a genius''s might.


    "Yang Ji..." Mi Fang bellowed, his eyes filled with venomous hate. This was the most miserable battle in his history; he was so furious that his liver was on the verge of igniting.


    "Today, you die. I will punch you until you burst!" Yang Ji stood proudly in the sky, like a Demon God.


    "Ah..."


    Mi Fang screamed, rage filling his heart; Yang Ji''s treatment made him almost grind his teeth to pieces.


    He knew today was more likely to bring doom than luck. Rather than being killed sooner or later, he preferred to drag someone down with him.


    "Rumble!"


    Mi Fang''s body erupted with green flames as he exerted his utmost potential. Instead of heading for Yang Ji, he directed his murderous intent toward the ten disciples of the Wuji Dao Sect below.


    "Yang Ji, you want to save them, don''t you? Today, I will kill them right before your eyes!" Mi Fang fought with the determination of someone facing death, burning his potential as he charged downwards.


    "Ignorant!" Yang Ji shook his head, "No one can act violently in the space I''ve confined. You can only move if I allow it, and you must stay put if I command it!"


    ```


    The decisive character fell, and Mi Fang, who was full of a murderous aura, astonishingly found that he really couldn''t move at all. The space around him had undergone an unprecedented compression, imprisoning his body.


    Yang Ji flew over indifferently, his punch mighty and profound, fast and heavy. It landed on Mi Fang''s chin, sending his teeth flying dozens of feet away mixed with red blood, exploding in mid-air.


    Crack!


    The very next moment, Mi Fang''s jawbone shattered and fell off, blood splashing everywhere, a sight too ghastly to endure.


    The battle was already without any suspense!


    Oh no, this slaughter had reached a point where, without intervention, Mi Fang''s death was certain. Miracles do happen in the world, but they are called miracles because they are extremely rare.


    Splat!


    Yang Ji soared through the air, his fist smashing Mi Fang''s head into oblivion, with white brain matter and blood spurting ten feet high. A swirl of Spiritual Fire in his palm burned Mi Fang''s body to a crisp, leaving not even a trace of residue. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Ah..."


    Horror, rage, panic, despair... Mi Fang''s Primordial Spirit flickered uncertainly, a torrent of negative emotions erupting.


    "Hmm? Where is the Treasure Gourd? Where did you put the Treasure Gourd?" Yang Ji narrowed his eyes slightly. After burning Mi Fang''s body, he hadn''t seen the Treasure Gourd.


    "Audacious villain, stop!" Just as Yang Ji was about to clutch Mi Fang''s Primordial Spirit and demand the whereabouts of the Treasure Gourd, a stern shout came from the horizon.


    A streak of black light flashed by, with a pitch-dark knife slicing through the air, aiming to behead Yang Ji.


    This was actually the God-Slaying Knife, a terrifying weapon specialized in slaying Primordial Spirits. There were many methods of forging it, but it was rarely seen completed.


    Now, such a knife was slashing towards Yang Ji, intent on killing him.


    "The God-Slaying Knife? Not bad, I''ll take it!" Yang Ji remained unflinching, not even dodging as he raised his palm and, to the shock of the onlookers, caught the God-Slaying Knife.


    The God-Slaying Knife trembled violently, the knife light stunning, but it couldn''t even touch his palm and was instead restrained in the center of his hand.


    The next scene shocked everyone even more. Yang Ji''s fingers clenched, with power bursting forth in his palm. With a hum, the previously shaking God-Slaying Knife instantly quieted down.


    Meanwhile, someone from the rushing crowd spat out a mouthful of blood skyward, looking at Yang Ji in horror and said, "You severed my connection with the God-Slaying Knife?"


    It was at this moment, Yang Ji, with the God-Slaying Knife in one hand and Mi Fang''s Primordial Spirit in the other, looked over.


    About twenty people had arrived, all from the Yaksha Clan, and there was also a luxurious carriage among them.


    At the very front of the carriage stood a man with three heads and six arms, a fierce face, and a green glow atop his head. He possessed a slender physique and phoenix eyes. Right now, he glared at Yang Ji, demanding, "Who are you? Release Mi Fang at once."


    "Release him? I''ll kill you all together!" Yang Ji let out a cold laugh, leaped again, and his foot came crashing down towards them.


    Boom!


    His footfall created a shockwave that flipped everyone over like a muffled thunder.


    At the same time, the phoenix-eyed man bellowed in anger, tried to resist, but was also blasted hundreds of feet away.


    Clang!


    Yang Ji stepped onto the luxurious carriage, immediately causing it to shatter into pieces.


    At this moment, the disciples of the Wuji Dao Sect fell silent, and the Yaksha people were likewise speechless, too angry to speak.


    This man was too domineering¡ªdestroying their Holy Maiden''s carriage with a single stomp, his arrogance knew no bounds, utterly fearless.


    "It''s actually a woman!"


    The ten disciples of the Dao Sect were surprised, and so was Yang Ji, not so much that she was a woman, but rather at her beauty and demeanor.


    The carriage was overturned, but the woman sitting on the cushion remained still, terrifyingly composed, with the poise of an Empress.


    Despite sitting, one could tell she was tall and slender, with beautiful long hair and clear eyes sparkling with a spiritual light.


    Her skin was white as jade, smooth and delicate, making her look detached from the world, extraordinary in temperament, like a goddess from the Nine Heavens, exceptional in beauty.


    The males of the Yaksha Clan were generally extremely ugly, while the females bore a close resemblance to the women of the Human Race and were very beautiful, especially the woman before him, who was beautiful to the extreme.


    Cold as an Empress, noble as a celestial maiden!

 Chapter 207 The First True Transmission (Part One)

    "fellow daoist, please quell your anger!" the yaksha clan holy maiden spoke calmly, her voice like the melodious music from the nine heavens, seeping into the heart, smoothing the restlessness of the world."oh?" yang ji paused, looking in her direction.


    "fellow daoist, this is your treasure, the treasure gourd!" as the yaksha clan holy maiden lifted her hand, she threw out a ray of golden light.


    yang ji caught it, turned it over in his palm, and saw that it was indeed the superior dao instrument golden gourd.


    "previously, mi fang offered this treasure to me, not knowing that it belonged to you. he was unaware of your authority and offended you; please forgive him and let him off this time," the yaksha clan holy maiden said as she slowly stood up, calmly looking at yang ji and bowed slightly.


    "holy maiden!" the yaksha clanspeople, seeing their holy maiden bowing to yang ji, couldn''t help but feel both shocked and angry. shocked at the holy maiden''s humble stance, and angry that yang ji was deemed worthy of such a gesture.


    with a raise of her jade hand, the clamoring yaksha clanspeople behind her, who wanted to rush up and tear yang ji to pieces, stopped their furious actions.


    it appeared that the yaksha clan holy maiden held quite high prestige within her clan.


    "interesting, what''s your name?" yang ji glanced at the treasure gourd in his hand and asked with a light smile.


    "this humble maiden is named mi ye," replied the yaksha clan holy maiden calmly.


    "mi ye! good, i''ll remember you," yang ji smiled and then said, "originally, in this world, whoever is virtuous may possess its treasures. it could have been considered mi fang''s skill to obtain it, but he has offended me repeatedly. he dies today! as for you all, i will not pursue further."


    as he spoke, his expression turned fierce, his hand clenched, and with a piteous scream, mi fang''s primordial spirit turned into a shower of light, dissipating without a trace.


    "ah, you killed mi fang! i''ll make you pay with your life." a man from the yaksha clan with three heads and six arms and green light emitting from his head, looking fierce, wanted to charge over and slay yang ji but was stopped by the hand of mi ye.


    "had it not been for those few words from your holy maiden just now, i would have killed you all as well," yang ji said with a faint smile.


    watching the light shower of mi fang''s primordial spirit, a trace of sadness flickered across mi ye''s features, but she quickly suppressed it, lifting her head to speak calmly to yang ji, "mi fang''s fate is the fruit of his own actions."


    "thank you, fellow daoist, for your magnanimity and for not holding us responsible. with the treasure returned, we will take our leave," said mi ye, offering a fist and palm salute before producing a carriage from her palm, enlarging it on the ground.


    she gave yang ji one glance before stepping inside.


    "let''s go!" the yaksha clanspeople, fury brimming in their eyes, cast one last glare at yang ji and turned away, following the carriage as it flew toward the distance.


    "this little miss isn''t bad at all, beautiful and dignified. boss, why not take her to be your back-scrubbing maid?" buddha child transmitted with a mischievous laugh.


    "i did have that idea, but the moment she spoke, the anger in my heart subsided by more than half. this woman is no simple character; if i took her, i''m sure the entire yaksha clan would come looking for trouble," yang ji said, chuckling and shaking his head.


    "yang ji, this mi ye is one of the top ten figures on the immortal ranking," informed yan zhan through a transmitted message.


    "oh, she''s one of the top ten figures on the immortal ranking," yang ji said, looking toward the direction where mi ye had vanished, an intrigued expression flashing across his face.


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    the phoenix-eyed man, mi nu, couldn''t help but ask, "holy maiden, we''re just leaving like this? we handed over the treasure gourd and even my god-slaying knife was broken in his hands. you''re a top ten talent on the immortal ranking, and i''m an expert on the list too. together, we could have been enough to slay him."


    "this man is not simple! to crush mi fang so effortlessly, even i couldn''t do it. had we acted just now, our fate would have likely been the same as mi fang''s. i brought you here, not wanting you to die in vain before even achieving the true transmission," mi ye''s calm voice floated from inside the carriage.


    "but can we just let this go? i''m not willing to accept this," mi nu said resentfully, turning his head suddenly with a fierce expression. "should we send a message to the clan''s experts and ambush him in the outside world after the true transmission assessment is over?"


    "no! this man is entwined with great karma! i observed him quietly just now with the karma technique and discovered that the karma entangled around him is incredibly dense, completely encapsulating him, to the point his very features are obscured. there are too many connections bound to him, the weight of karma probably even he struggles to bear.


    we should not meddle further, to avoid bringing calamity to our clan. mi fang''s death should settle all with him, and we should disentangle ourselves from him as much as possible," mi ye advised sternly and even instructed, "on returning, inform mi fang''s clones in the outside world not to seek revenge."


    "is what the holy maiden saying true? that his karma is so dense it completely wraps around him?" mi nu was startled, but then he burst into laughter, "generally, good karma appears behind a person as a five-color auspicious cloud, augmenting the fate of their dao journey.


    but his karma completely envelops him, obscuring even his features, indicating that it''s all bad karma, overwhelming karma he cannot bear. this kid is arrogant; i''ll see when he dies, ha ha."


    "karma, karma! with such heavy karma, isn''t he also a person with great fortune? how could an ordinary person provoke so much karma? if he manages to bear it all, that would be a tremendous fortune," mi ye suddenly said.


    "..." mi nu paused, "i bet this kid can''t bear it."


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    "senior brother yang!"


    "senior brother yang!"


    the ten disciples of wuji dao sect saw yang ji descending and immediately called out excitedly.


    "what''s the situation like in the outside world now?" yang ji inquired.


    "the power of the heavenly demon clan is at odds with the forces of the taichu world, constantly clashing with heavy casualties. it is said that the strongest genius of the heavenly demon clan, mo wudao, will be coming out of seclusion soon, and the situation is going to be even bleaker," said the speaker, also a leader among the geniuses.

 Chapter 207 The First True Inheritance (1)_2

    "why are you here instead of gathering with the sect''s talents?" yang ji asked.the leading man sighed and said, "brother, we''ve let you down. we were so eager to become true disciples that we resorted to hiding. we thought that if we just survived until the end of the assessment, we could achieve that status. alas, we were naive."


    "while other disciples are resisting the heavenly demons and fighting bitterly, we cowardly hid away, truly a disgrace to the sect. we don''t deserve to be true disciples. please take these ten true inheritancer talismans, brother."


    "it''s human nature; i understand!" yang ji didn''t accept the ten true inheritancer talismans, "i respect your choice. if you can emerge as a true disciple by lying low, then that is your own ability. keep these ten inheritancer talismans for yourselves. whether you can become true disciples depends on your fortune."


    with that, he leaped into the air, turning into a streak of golden light that disappeared into the sky.


    yang ji chose not to take the ten with him into the mount sea world. each person had their own destiny and chance encounters, and he didn''t wish to interfere too much.


    on this journey, he pushed his speed to the limit, flying straight toward the hall of life and death where mo wudao was in secluded cultivation.


    if he wanted to become the top true disciple, mo wudao was the biggest obstacle and had to be eliminated.


    yang ji''s goal was clear, his fighting spirit steadily brewing.


    after absorbing more than a hundred thousand world crystal stones from an immortal monarch''s inner world, his own inner world had doubled in size, becoming as large as the diameter of earth.


    a full 25,480 li and more.


    forged by origin divine thunder, the world force within the crystal walls was vast and endless.


    at this moment, yang ji had immense confidence. without even using the origin of evil qi, just relying on the world force alone, he could restrain mo wudao and execute him.


    he flew swiftly.


    soon, he arrived not far from the hall of life and death, but upon opening his eyes and looking, the hall was still there, yet there was no sign of mo wudao.


    "has this man already left his seclusion?" yang ji''s expression darkened slightly. he promptly ordered li yinxue to send a message to the other disciples of the wuji dao sect, informing them of the location.


    while yang ji was inquiring about the location, the upper echelons of the wuji dao sect were also gathering at the wuji pavilion, high above the nine heavens.


    in addition, representatives from the other nine great dao sects and many hidden world families and first-rate powers had also sent one top mahayana each, an unusually united assembly.


    however, their expressions were somewhat solemn.


    "this mo wudao is a descendant of the demon ancestor. his chaotic demon body is extremely compatible with the modified bridge of life and death by the hands of the demon ancestor, able to exert tremendous power. even the geniuses listed on the immortal ranking cannot withstand a single projection; one touch would obliterate their souls. we simply can''t stop him.


    as soon as he came out, he began slaughtering the talents of our taichu world relentlessly," said a top mahayana from the ouyang clan with a grave tone.


    "indeed, with just one person, he has suppressed all the talents of our taichu world. this is not a good sign, very ominous!" a top mahayana from the huangfu family also said with a frown.


    "this must be a deliberate move by the heavenly demons, releasing mo wudao, clearly intending to severely suppress the fortune of our taichu world," said a top mahayana from the chunyang sect in a somber voice.


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    "this assessment is too difficult. if there isn''t a turnaround, i fear not a single true disciple will emerge from our taichu world," lamented a top mahayana from the immortal sword sect.


    "there''s no need to be too pessimistic. i heard that the wuji dao sect has produced a prodigy this year. not only has he developed the eighteen undying holy lights, but he also cultivated the immortal body of the mahayana level and various secret techniques. he can withstand a direct confrontation with mo wudao and survive, truly valiant and invincible.


    yet, at this critical time, his whereabouts are unknown," said a top mahayana from the zhuge family with a sigh, looking towards wuji zi and the others.


    "indeed, young friend yang ji is exceptionally gifted. if he can hold mo wudao back, our taichu world still has a chance. instead, we can unite our strength and slay all other heavenly demons," said the top mahayanas from all factions, all looking towards wuji zi and his companions.


    "everyone, please be at ease. yang ji has not appeared in these years because he fell into a dangerous place and could not extricate himself. i''ve already sent someone to bring his clone here, so you can ask him directly," wuji zi said.


    whoosh!


    as soon as he finished speaking, a streak of light rushed in.


    it was elder chun ye who had brought yang ji''s clone with him.


    "sect master, the person has been brought here," said chun ye.


    seeing dozens of the top mahayana from the various major forces, yang ji instantly understood everything. he bowed deeply and said, "greetings to the sect master, and to all the seniors present."


    "xiao ji, what is the situation with your original body now?" wuji zi asked.


    "replying to the sect master, my original body has just managed to escape from entrapment!" yang ji said.


    "really?" the eyes of the top mahayana from the various major forces all lit up.


    even wuji zi''s expression shifted slightly, his body leaning forward a bit.


    seeing this, yang ji thought two words to himself, ''it''s settled!''


    in the battlefield of inheritances, the real yang ji, who had been moving forward, stopped. his clone, which was telepathically linked with him, saw everything through its eyes. using this as a guide, he performed the primordial spirit light mirror, showing the scene inside wuji pavilion.


    "yang lad, quickly have your real body confront mo wudao; our geniuses from the taichu world are nearly all slaughtered by him," chun ye raised his voice to say.


    "*cough cough*, well!" yang ji showed a troubled expression and said, "mo wudao has received the inheritance of a quasi-imperial monarch in the hall of life and death. his strength has become far too great, capable of activating some of the sequestering powers of the bridge of life and death. if i go now, it''s inevitable that he''ll suppress me."


    "this?" the crowd exchanged looks, their expressions inevitably darkening.


    "however, it''s not entirely hopeless. in the ancient battlefield, i acquired a ''blood life technique'' from countless epochs ago. by burning my blood and life span, i can explode with overwhelming combat power in a short time. a desperate battle offers some chance of success."


    "but such an act would come at a grievous cost, with the possibility of life-threatening consequences. most importantly, it would affect my future path. because this technique is a forbidden art that offends the heavens and doesn''t derive from any great dao, it is not tolerated by the heavenly dao.


    once i use it, i would be rejected by the heavens, becoming what is known as a forsaken by the heavenly way, and my path of enlightenment would be extremely difficult afterwards," yang ji said solemnly, his tone very serious.


    no sooner had his voice fallen, than wuji zi''s voice transmitted, "xiao ji, since this technique is rejected by the heavenly dao, you must never use it. for the sake of your path, you absolutely cannot employ it."


    yang ji was taken aback and thought to himself that this sect master still has some conscience.


    "everyone, as you have heard, the consequences of using this technique are too grave. personally, i do not wish to trade the path of a disciple from our sect for the true inheritance spots of disciples from the various major forces of the taichu world."


    wuji zi spoke slowly, "the battlefield of inheritances is not a path to certain death. if you feel that your strength is insufficient, you can leap into the circle of death and give up the assessment. if you believe you can escape mo wudao''s pursuit, then you might as well take the chance."


    "this?" the top mahayana from the various major forces exchanged glances. they could not possibly, for the sake of their disciples, sacrifice the path of another sect''s disciple, especially one such a prodigy. if it were themselves, they would not do this either.


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    yang ji cleared his throat and said, "sect master, actually... the consequences aren''t that severe."


    "great, yang lad, i knew you were bargaining. when you were talking so earnestly just now, i thought you were being serious. i definitely wanted you not to use the technique since, compared to one''s own path, the true inheritance spots of others are like farts, not worth mentioning. but now, name your price!" suddenly, elder chun ye''s hmming voice came through.


    "heh heh, elder chun ye really understands me!"


    yang ji smiled and communicated through a soul transmission, "same as usual, i want a large quantity of time stones and space stones, as many as you have. also, i want treasures that can condense an inner world, again, as many as you have. plus, i want spiritual objects that can elevate the spiritual root up to an immortal body.


    i suppose the higher-ups of the sect also hope to see an invincible genius of the same rank born within their own sect, right?"


    "in addition, i want a large quantity of wood attribute spiritual objects; again, as many as you have." he wanted these for shen yin.


    "lastly, the wuji immortal scripture; i want to see it. gu xinghua can see it, so why can''t i, such a genius? i am very angry!"

 Chapter 208 The First True Inheritance (2)

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    "i don''t care, and the sect shouldn''t feel wronged. with so many other forces'' high-ranking members here, the sect could easily pull many benefits from them, but i won''t mention that to other sects. consider it a favor for you," yang ji said righteously.


    "you youngster, your logic is sound, leaving me unable to refute!" elder chun ye tried to speak again but was interrupted by yang ji in advance.


    "don''t talk to me about the obligations a sect disciple should fulfill. the trifling rewards the sect has given me are nothing compared to what the demon sect offers. to be frank, i''m regarded as a talent in the heavenly demon sect, commanding several demon emperors."


    "you, got into the heavenly demon sect''s headquarters? and they didn''t catch and kill you?" elder chun ye genuinely surprised, couldn''t help but take a deeper look at yang ji.


    "elder, that''s not the right way to put it. can''t you wish me some luck?" yang ji rolled his eyes and said, speechless.


    "young fellow, you really are talented. your courage is much greater than mine was at your age. no wonder you''re so outstanding. impressive, truly impressive," elder chun ye chuckled in admiration.


    "elder, let''s not digress. what do you think about the conditions i mentioned earlier?" yang ji communicated through voice transmission.


    "i just spoke with the sect master, and we can provide as many treasures for condensing your inner world as possible. in terms of quantity, it''ll definitely be substantial. as for the time stone and space stone, honestly, the sect really doesn''t have them. these are scarce treasures. the only space stone we had was given to you.


    however, the sect can make inquiries with other forces to see if there''s any available, though it''ll depend on luck."


    "additionally, you want spiritual objects that can elevate the spiritual root to the immortal body? why not just perform a direct infusion and make you an immortal right away? immortal bodies and taoist bodies are innate, blessed by the heavenly dao; there are no treasures that can elevate one''s spiritual root to that extent.


    as for whether they exist in the immortal realm, we mortals wouldn''t know," elder chun ye feigned a sigh.


    "so you mean to say they can only be elevated to the sacred body level? well, that''s also fine!" yang ji compromised.


    "there are no more sacred body treasures either; they are top-tier and truly scarce. however, the sect does have a spirit birth stone, which can enhance your talent to the level of a spiritual body. and we guarantee that if the sect acquires any treasures that can elevate your spiritual root to that of a sacred body, you''ll be the first to use it.


    at the same time, the sect will also make inquiries with other forces to see if there are similar treasures available," elder chun ye said.


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    "alright, seeing how sincere you seem, i''ll reluctantly agree," yang ji paused and then continued, "what about the wood attribute spiritual material and the wuji immortal scripture?"


    "wood attribute spiritual material is easy to handle. i assure you''ll have plenty to spare!" elder chun ye said decidedly, which must mean he was confident there would be no shortage, but he hesitated as he continued,


    "as for the wuji immortal scripture, it encompasses everything, including scrolls of artifact creation, divination, cultivation techniques, formations, and techniques, among others."


    "gu xinghua was able to obtain the method for crafting the wuji sword partly because of that old man and partly due to his outstanding talent in the sword dao, which is why he was granted the method for forging a dao device with a thousand dao runes."


    "a thousand dao runes?" yang ji nodded. the method for crafting the wings of time-space given to him by great sage mu yuan consisted of as many as three thousand dao runes. given adequate materials, a supreme dao instrument could be directly crafted.


    elder chun ye continued to communicate through voice transmission, "if you want the crafting method for the wuji sword, the sect can also provide you with a thousand dao runes."


    "as for the chapter on cultivation techniques, you cannot have that for now since you haven''t even reached void refining or even sensed the dao. it would be useless to you. once you traverse the dao calamity and achieve the status of a dao child, the sect will definitely give it to you without stinginess."


    "with the wuji immortal scripture, it''s as if you were constantly consuming enlightenment pills. once you run the cultivation technique, you''ll easily be in the state of unity of heaven and human, and your future comprehension of the great dao will be much quicker."


    "the wuji immortal scripture is the foundation of our sect, the core of the core, more valuable than anything. do you understand? normally, it''s not imparted to anyone other than a dao child or top mahayana practitioners," elder chun ye elaborated.


    "even after you become a dao child, you will only receive the void refining chapter. once you achieve fushion, the sect will provide you with the fushion chapter, and once you reach the top mahayana level, we''ll give you the mahayana chapter."


    "of course, what will be given are only the cultivation techniques. if you want to learn the rest of the content in the scripture, there''s only one way: you must become the sect master."


    "once you''re the sect master, you can learn whatever you want!"


    elder chun ye spoke, then hummed and added, "don''t talk about the sect giving you scraps anymore. the sect will give you something substantial, the wuji sword technique!"


    "this sword technique is an immortal technique, included in the technique chapter of the wuji immortal scripture, embracing everything,"


    "as the saying goes, ''infinity engenders taichi, taichi engenders two extremes, two extremes engender the three powers, three powers engender the four symbols, four symbols engender the five elements, five elements engender the six harmonies, six harmonies engender the seven stars, seven stars engender the eight trigrams, eight trigrams engender the nine palaces, all returning to the ten directions,''"


    "the wuji sword technique encompasses everything, including the taichi sword technique, two extremes sword technique, three powers sword technique, four symbols sword technique, five elements sword technique, six harmonies sword technique, seven stars sword technique, eight trigrams sword technique, and the nine palaces sword technique."


    "these are ten supreme sword techniques; taken individually, each could be the foundation of an entire sect."


    "master all the subtleties, and you master infinity. this is an immortal technique, terrifying in power. with this technique, you will surely suffice!"


    "the wuji sword technique? an immortal technique? excellent, excellent!" yang ji''s eyes immediately brightened, and he chuckled, "the sect really isn''t bad, but it''s only right for a genius disciple like me to have it."


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 Chapter 208 The First True Transmission (2)_2

    "by the way, elder, i''m in dire need of a speed-related supreme divine power. in the battlefield of inheritances, i could have blown them all away, but i just couldn''t catch up. it''s really frustrating," he added."that''s easy to handle. our sect has plenty of speed-related supreme divine powers, like saints chasing the sun, a step between worlds, ten directions immortal step, and so on. however, these are not the top tier ones. if you achieve the first true inheritance, you can take a look at the divine powers from other forces in the myriad realms before making a decision.


    the divine skills of our sect are here to stay and won''t go anywhere. once you achieve the true inheritance, the sect will grant you a supreme divine power, and you can choose at will. but the opportunity to choose divine skills from the myriad realms only comes once," elder chun ye said.


    yang ji pondered for a moment and then continued to ask, "does the sect also have sealing techniques?"


    "sealing techniques? we have plenty of those! palm taiji, eight trigrams divine chart, nine palaces divine kingdom, five elements seal¡ªwe have so many. our wuji dao sect''s sealing techniques are top-notch in the entire taichu world. if you want one, feel free to pick," elder chun ye said with a generous air.


    "wuji dao sect? the dao legacy of wuji immortal king in the lower realm?" rotten wooden box looked at the radiance of the primordial spirit that yang ji had unleashed, muttering to himself with a sudden eerie smile, and transmitted his voice, "little brother, it seems that in the future, you might truly become part of the same camp as me."


    "although the wuji immortal king is a junior, his talent has reached a terrifying level. he has comprehended the infinity path almost to perfection."


    "my master once had a fleeting encounter with him and confided in me that in this world, there are two people who can create sealing techniques at will. one is my master himself, and the other is this wuji immortal king!"


    "when i first heard it, i was shocked. how could it be? you must know, the wuji immortal king wasn''t even a supreme immortal king at that time and hadn''t even carved out his own path. how could he just create his own sealing techniques at any time?"


    "but my master shook his head and said that the wuji immortal king has a blessed nature, is always ready to walk his own path, and has even reached the impressive ''three paths.''"


    "one is the path of no self, two is the way of no heavens, and three is the none demon path."


    "no path, no heavens, no beings, this is the beginning of infinity!"


    "heaven and earth infinite, grand unity of primordial chaos! this is the sealing technique of the wuji immortal king, which he discussed with my master."


    "he is a rare talent in this world, and those with talent will not restrain themselves. he will step out eventually, sooner or later facing the celestial court!"


    "yet, for countless eons, he has not made the slightest move, unknown whether he is dissatisfied with his path, fears the celestial court, or is plotting something."


    "he didn''t leave behind any dao legacy in the immortal realm and unexpectedly passed down some of his cultivation techniques in the lower realm. this is a tremendous opportunity¡ªif you obtain it, it will be a great stroke of fortune."


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    "having come across me seems to be a great twist of fate. in the end, we are fellow travelers; you can''t hide, nor can you escape!" rotten wooden box suddenly let out an eerie laugh. sear?h the n?velfire(.)net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "..." listening to his eerie laugh, yang ji felt a chill running down his spine.


    at the same time, he also hadn''t expected that the sect had such an abundance of sealing techniques, which all seemed to stem from "infinity."


    no wonder that liu xiaosheng was intent on competing for the position of sect master¡ªhe must be aiming to seize the wuji immortal scripture!


    yang ji knew that he had previously underestimated this cultivation technique, thinking it was just a supreme daoist technique.


    listening to rotten wooden box''s words, he couldn''t help but entertain some ideas about the wuji immortal scripture himself.


    "alright, since the sect possesses sealing techniques, then i''ll take this opportunity to choose a speed-related supreme divine power from among the various clans in the myriad realms!" yang ji nodded resolutely.


    "now that we''ve settled on it, hurry along, lest everyone dies and you end up with no benefits," elder chun ye huffed.


    "don''t worry, elder, my true body is rushing there at top speed. no panic, they won''t die!" yang ji transmitted back with a chuckle.


    "how about it, young friend? did you come to an agreement?" all of a sudden, a voice rang out.


    yang ji, who was so engrossed in telepathic conversation with elder chun ye, looked up and realized that all the major figures within the wuji pavilion were calmly watching him.


    "ahem, it''s settled! respected predecessors, rest assured, mo wudao won''t be able to harm a single person as long as i''m here," yang ji said with a bright smile, confidently stating.


    "in that case, we truly thank you, young friend!" the major figures from the great powers all bowed their hands in gratitude to yang ji.


    seeing this, yang ji hurriedly returned the bow, feeling a bit panicked, "for the taichu world, it''s my duty to do so!"


    .....


    the battlefield of inheritances!


    in this final year, as the circle of death shrank ever smaller, battles were breaking out everywhere within a fifty-mile radius.


    over a desolate and dilapidated plain, the spectral outline of a stone bridge was brutally bombarding a vast light shield below, with a chilling voice echoing across the sky: "you rats from the taichu world, think you''re safe hiding in your formation?"


    "your formation won''t hold up for much longer. once it breaks, you''ll have nowhere to run!"


    displaying an invincible stance, mo wudao continued to urge on the bridge of life and death to strike. each projection of the stone bridge that fell shook the huge light screen below fiercely, as if it would shatter at any moment.


    "hold on, everyone! as long as we last one year, we can achieve our true inheritance," a particularly distinguished-looking prodigy called out.


    "one year? what a joke, i won''t let you last a day," mo wudao said coldly and ruthlessly. no longer attacking with projections, he wielded the bridge of life and death in his hands, landing it directly on the light shield with violent impact.

 Chapter 208 The First True Inheritance (2)_3

    this descent truly possessed infinite might!the light screen trembled, its radiance extinguished, revealing fissures throughout, barely managing to heal itself.


    with just one blow, numerous talents coughed up blood on the spot¡ªthe power of the supreme demonic artifact was simply too terrifying.


    "this is bad¡ªif he keeps bombarding us like this, we won''t last long. i didn''t expect him to be this powerful; the protective barrier we all created is easily shaken by him," a talented member from the hidden world family said, his face changing color.


    "the taichu world really brought quite a number of geniuses to this assessment session, with three in the top ten of the immortal ranking. yang tong, the son of the sect master of chunyang sect; zhuge yuntian from the zhuge family; and dao yi, the supreme genius from the heavenly dao sect, all three are among the top ten masters on that list."


    "heh heh, they too are victims of bad timing, meeting with the ominous star of the none demon path, facing the relentless slaughter!"


    "they too are suffering in the taichu world. how did they offend the heavenly demon? now, only with his appearance, blocking mo wudao, do they have a glimmer of hope for survival."


    "him? ha, yang ji hasn''t shown his face for over a hundred years; who knows where he''s trapped, or maybe he''s been eliminated already."


    "what? are you here to watch the show, or do you have another purpose?"


    "the heavenly demon swore not to partake in the contest for the true inheritancer talisman, and the talents from taichu world hold quite a few in their hands. if the heavenly demon kills them, perhaps we could get a few talismans."


    "hehe, same, same!"


    in the void from all directions, the talents watching the battle from the myriad forces of various realms were intrigued by the scene below.


    king of yin, overlord, xian yifei, ming budong, long gan, xu yan, and others were all present.


    "everyone, hold on!" zhuge yuntian roared, spiritual light surging in his palm, desperately supporting the light shield.


    "pure yang''s vastness!" yang tong had already grown up, now a handsome and dashing young man, his hands sending out endless pure yang light, upholding the light shield.


    "this is bad! the protective light shield is going to shatter!" dao yi''s face changed suddenly.


    "not good!" gu xinghua was also among them, his face solemn.


    crack crack crack!


    bang!


    the bridge of life and death struck down.


    the light shield crashed apart loudly.


    "hahaha, kill them!" xing xiong let out a sinister laugh, the heavenly demons already on the move, rushing to slaughter.


    tian xie, mo jie, huang ji, and even the clone of yang ji were among them.


    "kill!" yang ji''s clone laughed wickedly, charging at the heavenly demons lurking in the sect using the "reincarnation technique."


    "everyone, scatter! if we can''t compete, we''ll rush into the circle of death and give up the assessment!" yang tong yelled furiously.


    "thinking of entering the circle of death? there''s no chance of that, everyone from taichu world must die!" mo wudao''s voice rang out coldly.


    "haha! mo wudao, you are certainly doomed, doomed indeed, but you''ll die gloriously, die valiantly, die a justified death, and i will remember your goodness!" all of a sudden, a very conspicuous laugh echoed down from the high heavens.


    it caused everyone to pause, stopping their actions and looking up.


    "it''s him!" the talents from all realms turned their heads.


    "haha, it''s brother yang, he has come!" gu xinghua recognized yang ji at once.


    "it''s senior brother yang ji!" many talents from the wuji dao sect also recognized him, shouting cheerfully.


    "yang ji? is it that yang ji who can stand against mo wudao alone and not die?" zhuge yuntian was visibly moved, his heart quietly relieved.


    "it''s big brother yang!" yang tong''s face lit up with joy.


    "yang ji, that comet, he''s not dead yet?" xing xiong frowned.


    "i didn''t expect him to actually appear. i truly wish mo wudao would beat him to death. otherwise, he would surely be the strongest rival for my brother in the contest for the number one true inheritance!" ao lie spoke gravely.


    ao qian, ming budong, and others had slightly somber expressions, their eyes flickering, pondering their next moves.


    yang ji laughed heartily as he descended from the sky.


    at this moment, he was truly refreshed, in stark contrast to the desperate cries of the taichu world''s talents.


    "yang ji, you''ve finally shown up. you disturbed my cultivation before, and today i''ll be the first to crush you!" mo wudao''s expression shifted slightly, a solemn look in his eyes, cold energy bursting forth, wielding the bridge of life and death as he charged toward yang ji.


    "mo wudao, today you die! but i will remember your goodness," yang ji''s heart soared, fearless as he too charged at mo wudao.


    "die!" mo wudao, holding the bridge of life and death, slammed down fiercely, with the power of the way of death spreading, clearly, he could mobilize even more power from the bridge of life and death now.


    "seal!" yang ji was not the least intimidated; even with the inheritance of a quasi-imperial monarch, what could he, mo wudao, get insight into after merely a hundred years? a talent like him might not be able to gain anything, let alone mo wudao.


    at this moment, the power of the world within his body surged out like an abyssal sea, instantly immobilizing the bridge of life and death that mo wudao had smashed down, making it impossible to move even slightly.


    "what?" mo wudao was greatly shocked in his heart.


    "what''s going on? how has mo wudao''s bridge of life and death been immobilized?" ming budong and the others'' pupils shrank suddenly. what kind of mighty power was needed to immobilize the terrifying strike of the bridge of life and death?


    "this monster, his power of the world has grown stronger, no wonder he dares to say that mo wudao must die. could it be that he''s been hiding and cultivating for these past hundred or so years?" xu yan exclaimed in astonishment.


    "nothing is impossible! die!" yang ji locked down mo wudao and, with his fist raised, charged into his face, the world fist blasting down fiercely.


    bang!


    his head burst open like a watermelon¡ªmo wudao was actually blown up by a punch.


    all around, there was a moment of silence, even the breathing stopped.


    how could the powerful mo wudao not withstand even a single punch?


    "ah, yang ji, i want you dead!" mo wudao bellowed angrily, his exploded head transforming into the origin of demonic qi and reassembling itself anew.


    but before he could act, he was immobilized once again.


    "dead?" yang ji countered with a laugh.


    bang!


    "you!"


    "you what?" yang ji laughed again.


    "you!" mo wudao began to rage.


    bang!


    yang ji, relentless, kept punching, blasting mo wudao again and again with his fists.


    mo wudao didn''t have the slightest power to fight back and was vomiting blood profusely.


    complete suppression on all sides, the scene was too shocking.


    "ah, yang ji!" mo wudao roared, as demonic qi surged wildly from his body, unable to believe, trying to break free from the immobilization.


    "look at my sealing technique, palm taichi. i''ll take you back and torture you slowly!" yang ji burst into triumphant laughter, aiming to scare mo wudao to death.


    "sealing technique?" mo wudao was indeed startled.


    "go, you are no match for him now. if your real body is suppressed, the loss will be too great." suddenly, a voice came from the bridge of life and death¡ªit was the artifact spirit speaking.


    "yang ji, i''ll remember you!" mo wudao took a deep look at yang ji, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, merged into the bridge of life and death with a roar, and suddenly burst forth with terrifying power, actually breaking free from the immobilization of the world''s force.


    transforming into a streak of light, he dashed straight into the circle of death.


    "can''t be! was that guy really scared to death?" yang ji was taken aback.


    however, he quickly regained his composure and turned his gaze to the other heavenly demons.


    huang ji was the most decisive and immediately also leapt towards the circle of death.


    "yang ji, your strength may be great, but it''s useless! i, xing xiong, am the man you will never be able to kill!" xing xiong roared unwillingly and turned to fly towards the circle of death as well.


    "let''s go, let''s go, we''re leaving too." the heavenly demons panicked as the departure of mo wudao and the others threw them into disarray.


    "kill them!" the geniuses of the taichu world roared loudly, coming to their senses, and began to launch a deadly attack on the remaining heavenly demons.


    yang ji also joined in, unleashing slaughter!


    in just a short moment, all the heavenly demons who hadn''t escaped were slain on the spot.


    "the first true inheriter, it''s him now!" xian yifei watched yang ji and spoke indifferently.


    "indeed, it''s brother yang!" the overlord said with a wry smile.


    ao qian and ming budong among others had grim expressions and kept silent.


    though their hearts were reluctant, they had to admit that at this moment, yang ji had no equals.


    if even mo wudao couldn''t withstand a single punch, who could fight him?


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    the first true inheriter, none but yang ji!


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 Chapter 209 Immortal King Bestows Blessings, Choose Divine Skills

    the heavenly demons who could flee fled, those who could die died!the geniuses of the taichu world, previously in a sorry state and wailing in misery, suddenly cheered up in the blink of an eye.


    the situation changed too quickly, leaving everyone stunned.


    "brother yang!"


    "brother yang!"


    "brother dao!"


    yang ji descended rapidly, and a group of geniuses from the taichu world gathered around him.


    "is everyone alright?" yang ji looked around and noticed that not many from the taichu world were left.


    it seemed the battles of the past hundred years had been exceedingly brutal.


    however, those who remained were leader-class geniuses, whose strength was enough to qualify them as true disciples at any time.


    the main problem was mo wudao; he was too abnormal, causing heavy losses to the taichu world.


    thankfully, they hadn''t been completely wiped out!


    "we''re fine, we really owe brother dao this time," dao yi said, cupping his fist as a gesture of respect.


    the others also cupped their fists, bowing deeply in gratitude.


    "brother yang, let me introduce you," gu xinghua said with a smile as he stepped forward, pointing to dao yi, "this is dao yi, an immortal ranking genius from the heavenly dao sect."


    "this is zhuge yuntian from the hidden world family, the zhuge family." as he spoke, he pointed to another youth who seemed unfathomably deep.


    "brother dao!" zhuge yuntian greeted with a cupped fist and a smile.


    "this is yang tong, the son of the sect master of the chunyang sect!" gu xinghua then pointed to a young man with a gentle and refined appearance, resembling a scholar, yet his brows hid a rare determination.


    "yang tong? you''ve grown up!" yang ji said with a smile, patting his shoulder, taking a good look at him.


    "big brother yang!" yang tong replied with a somewhat shy smile.


    "everything is fine now, everyone please sit down to recuperate. i''ll stand guard for you," yang ji said with a laugh.


    "alright, big brother yang!" responded yang tong and the others, nodding their heads as they trusted him and promptly sat down to regain their strength. s~ea??h the nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    at this moment, who would dare to provoke them? everyone had already scurried far away.


    ao qian, ao lie, xue yunchen, and shen jun had quietly vanished into the vast void, taking refuge who knows where.


    clearly, they didn''t dare show themselves before him during this pivotal year of achieving the status of true disciple.


    because yang ji''s strength at this moment was too formidable, and no one was without fear!


    even those like ming budong, who hadn''t made a move against yang ji, kept their distance.


    this last year was too critical and too brutal; anyone without strength would be killed.


    hiding was useless because someone holding a true inheritance talisman could sense each other''s presence, and no matter if one hid in the layers of the earth, they would be rooted out.


    in this last year, there were still over three thousand people in the field, and the slaughter continued.


    everyone was constantly scheming and competing for the true inheritance talismans; for the glory of the top hundred, they had gone mad with bloodlust.


    however, no one dared to cause trouble on yang ji''s side!


    and so, they quietly waited for a year until the final true inheritance talisman finally appeared.


    it just so happened to appear right in front of yang ji and the others.


    for a moment, no one dared to move.


    yang ji looked up and, with a gesture of his hand, drew the talisman towards himself.


    with that, all ten thousand true inheritance talismans had appeared and had been claimed.


    however, the voice announcing the end of the true disciple assessment did not sound.


    obviously, the number of people holding true inheritance talismans exceeded three thousand.


    with a sweep of their senses, the geniuses knew that there were four extra individuals.


    "four too many. those who are sensible should voluntarily drop out. don''t waste everyone''s time. i''ve grown tired of staying in this place for three hundred years and need to go back and reward myself properly," said the overlord, yawning and resting his giant hammer on his shoulder as he spoke in a deep, resonant tone.


    the more than three thousand people present were divided into many small groups, each with their immortal ranking individuals, and no one wanted to force someone from their own side to leave and benefit others. enjoy new tales from empire


    apart from the small groups, there were lone immortal ranking geniuses like xu yan or other powerful leader-class geniuses.


    although these individuals were alone, they were resourceful and if they really wanted to hide, they might not be so easy to catch.


    seeing that no one spoke up, the atmosphere tensed up, heavy with mutual wariness.


    it was then that suddenly, a cold voice pierced through the silence: "among those present are either immortal ranking geniuses or leader-class geniuses, with the exception of four silver list geniuses from the wuji dao sect."


    "i believe that with their level of strength, they''re unworthy of becoming true disciples. i hope they will have the decency to drop out and not tarnish the name of true discipleship with their inadequacy," the voice continued.


    upon hearing this voice, everyone was shocked, their gazes swiftly turning to search for the speaker.


    who was so bold?


    to dare challenge the wuji dao sect''s authority?


    everyone''s eyes were sharp, and they saw those four, but yang ji was sitting beside them; who would dare to say such a thing?


    wasn''t that courting death?


    "this person is truly brave, yet little does he know that by uttering these words, he has already vacated a spot!" xu yan said with a weird chuckle.


    "who just spoke?" the crowd searched but could not find the speaker. clearly, the individual was formidable, using some kind of secret art akin to ventriloquism, making it difficult to locate the source of the sound.


    however, when yang ji opened his eyes and looked around, he immediately smirked coldly, obviously having discovered something.


    "there''s going to be a killing; this is going to be entertaining!" xu yan remarked, seeing yang ji''s expression, clasping his hands with a smile, suddenly interested.


    not just xu yan, but everyone present perked up.


    they all wanted to see whom yang ji was about to kill!


    "who is it? i just want to blend in and get a true inheritance, why target me?" shang guanwu huffed, his eyes continuously scoping out the surroundings, scanning the crowd, as if trying to find the person who had spoken.

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    "it''s too hard to attain the true transmission, without the strength of a leader, there''s not the slightest chance. i made it this far all thanks to senior brother!" ye qiuyu sighed."yes, throughout so many evaluations for the true transmission, there has never been a silver list genius who succeeded. we''re really fortunate, all thanks to senior brother!" chu gang shook his head.


    "we really don''t live up to our reputations!" bai qianli said with a wry smile.


    in the void surrounding them stood figures of leader-level geniuses and above, exuding an extremely strong aura that made the four of them seem out of place. your next read is at empire


    their spirits were constantly oppressed, their minds held down by an inexplicable pressure.


    "four more to deal with, this is indeed problematic. just kill four then!" yang ji sneered and slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping slowly over the geniuses from the major forces of the myriad realms.


    anyone caught by his gaze would feel a shiver in their heart.


    especially shen jun, ao lie, and others who looked quite uncomfortable.


    "big brother, he doesn''t think we were the ones talking just now, does he?" feeling the chill from yang ji''s sneering gaze, ao lie involuntarily swallowed.


    "hmph!" upon seeing yang ji''s sneer, shen jun forced a tough grunt.


    mi nu, on the other hand, glared back furiously as if to say, what are you looking at!


    as yang ji''s gaze passed over, the expressions of the crowd changed to various degrees.


    even ming budong and others dared not ignore yang ji''s gaze at this moment.


    "found you!" swish! suddenly, yang ji turned his attention to mi nu and began to smile inexplicably.


    "what do you think you''re doing? i, mi nu, have always been upfront in my actions, how could i engage in petty theft or sneaky tricks? you..." mi nu''s face tightened.


    and that''s when yang ji made his move!


    however, he didn''t strike at mi nu but turned to attack inside the wuji dao sect''s camp instead.


    world force surged from within him, transforming into four gigantic hands. with a howling sound, they fiercely grasped the necks of four disciples who were smirking smugly, restraining them.


    "what?" seeing this scene, all the major forces of the myriad realms were taken aback.


    "brother yang, could there be some mistake?" gu xinghua blurted, quickly speaking up.


    "ah, senior brother, why are you restraining us!" the four panicked, crying out in distress.


    "oh? it''s them?" xu yan looked over with a flash of surprise in his eyes. s§×arch* the nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "worthy of the first true transmission, impressive!" xian yifei stated indifferently.


    "senior brother, did you hear them earlier?" someone whispered from the side.


    "mm!" xian yifei nodded slightly.


    "these four are naturally rebellious; they deserve to die!" yang ji said coldly, his illusionary giant hands tightened fiercely, and with four booming sounds, blood exploded as four leader-level geniuses had their souls annihilated on the spot, crushed to death with a single squeeze.


    "brother yang, this..." gu xinghua glanced at the rain of blood and then at yang ji, a flicker of contemplation crossing his face before he fell silent.


    "so these were the ones speaking ill of us? they''re supposed to be our fellow disciples, how despicable!" shang guanwu complained furiously.


    these were not fellow disciples; they were heavenly demons who had infiltrated the sect using the reincarnation technique!


    but yang ji wouldn''t say it out loud.


    he originally planned to have his clone deal with them, but plans changed, and the clone had fled with xing xiong and others.


    yang ji had intended to leave them for a while to secure an extra position of true transmission for the sect, but they were foolhardy, causing mischief in secret, so he had no choice but to kill them early.


    "he''s ruthless, killing his own sect members without a hint of mercy; who would dare to provoke him?" everyone was secretly shocked, avoiding yang ji''s gaze, afraid of being targeted.


    with the four dead, only three thousand remained, exactly matching the number of true transmissions.


    it was then that a grand voice echoed down from the sky firmament.


    "congratulations, you have achieved the position of true transmission!"


    "true transmission! we''ve finally achieved it!" the crowd erupted with excitement, even ming budong, xu yan, the overlord, xian yifei, and others had smiles spreading across their faces.


    as true transmissions recognized across the myriad realms, they were honed through battle. wherever they went, they would be respected, an honor of the highest order!


    it''s a calling card for walking through the myriad realms, a symbol of strength.


    this was an identity many yearned for!


    now, they had finally become such supreme figures.


    however, what the immortal monarch said next caused their expressions to change once more.


    "next is the competition for the first true transmission. those unwilling to compete can enter the circle of death and wait in silence."


    upon hearing this, the crowd couldn''t help but turn their gaze towards yang ji, with varying expressions¡ªsome dark, some helpless, others resigned. no matter the look, in the blink of an eye, all jumped into the circle of death.


    clearly, they understood that there was no need to contend for the first true transmission; it was undoubtedly yang ji''s!


    when yang ji was left alone in the field, the immortal monarch''s voice rang out once again.


    "the first true transmission is born, yang ji from the taichu world! congratulations!"


    the scene shifted rapidly, the battlefield of inheritances quickly becoming virtual, and in the blink of an eye, everyone was transported to the outer starry sky.


    high atop the immortal platform, projections of three immortal monarchs smiled. suddenly, the one in the middle''s expression turned solemn, and he loudly commanded, "please, immortal king, bestow your blessings!"


    boom! at that moment, a light hole appeared in the dark sky firmament above, and from within poured an endless immortal light, illuminating in all directions.


    then, a figure descended from the light, surrounded immediately by celebratory clouds, celestial music, fragrant aromas, strings of pearls, countless golden flowers in bloom, echoing far and wide.

 Chapter 209 Immortal King Bestows Blessings, Choose Divine Skills_3

    marvels abounded!an immortal king with a refined and scholarly appearance, a transcendent aura, and a smile as refreshing as a spring breeze, gracefully descended upon the immortal platform.


    seeing this sight, everyone was struck with awe and began to bow, saying, "we pay our respects to the immortal king!"


    "no need for such formalities," the immortal king said with a smile, his voice booming, as blossoms of dao enveloped everyone, creating a moment where they harmonized with the dao, experiencing the state of dao integration. truly befitting an immortal king who had merged with the great dao, this was extraordinarily extraordinary.


    all present were astounded!


    "this is the changyi immortal king. this time, he has come to bestow the divine blessing upon this session''s foremost disciple," said three immortal monarchs, who had made room for the changyi immortal king now at the center of the immortal platform.


    "now, we invite this session''s primary disciple, yang ji, to step forward and receive the blessing!" the central immortal monarch announced.


    "brother, go quickly!" shang guanwu said excitedly.


    "yang ji!" yan zhan also said with a smile.


    yang ji smiled slightly, transforming into a streak of golden light and rushing onto the immortal platform. he bowed respectfully and said, "i pay my respects to the immortal king and to the three immortal monarchs!"


    "yang ji of the taichu world, congratulations on becoming the first primary disciple! now, i will garner the fortune of the myriad realms for you and bless you!" the changyi immortal king smiled and produced a white jade scepter covered in dao runes from his palm.


    with a few strokes through the air, the orbits of the great dao instantly wove through the heavens and the myriad realms, capturing a portion of their fortunes.


    yang ji watched, inwardly astounded; the immortal king truly deserved his reputation as an undying and immortal being who had merged with the dao.


    the great dao is omnipresent; in every corner of the universe, the dao prevails. a minor technique from the immortal king could influence regions vast distances away in the myriad realms, quite formidable indeed.


    it was at this moment that yang ji had an epiphany. no wonder it is said immortal kings are omniscient and omnipresent. merely invoking their name imbued with the dao brings forth immense power; such exalted beings indeed wield such methods.


    and the prospect of such a person monitoring an individual was truly frightening.


    no wonder even the ancestral fiend''s covert breakthrough had been perceived by the celestial court!


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    to avoid such scrutiny?


    or might there be places in this world that the great dao cannot touch?


    before he could ponder further, the changyi immortal king spoke again with a smile, "yang ji! i shall now bless you!"


    with a tap of the scepter, a stream of fortunate immortal light entered yang ji''s forehead, augmenting his primordial spirit and forming a unique circle of fortune light behind it.


    "with this fortunate immortal light, you will encounter greater opportunities on your dao journey. during your dao calamity, it will increase your chances of success by thirty percent. when the immortal light manifests, it will help you effortlessly vanquish the first dao calamity, achieving the status of a child of the great dao," the changyi immortal king explained with a smile.


    "thank you for your blessing, immortal king!" yang ji bowed deeply, unable to contain his excitement.


    all who heard these words couldn''t help feeling envious.


    at this moment, yang ji was practically a child of the dao. after merging with the origin of the great dao, his understanding and cultivation would progress at an incredible pace.


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    the gap between them would grow wider and wider.


    "furthermore, here is a heavenly court ''immortal command'' for you! should you ascend to the immortal realm, you may use this token to join the celestial court and become a distinguished member of its sequence. you have notable talent, and such a genius as yourself will surely be welcomed upon your ascension," the changyi immortal king said with a laugh, tossing over a token.


    yang ji caught it with an extended hand. the front was inscribed with the words "celestial court," and the back with "flying immortal."


    this jade token was no trivial item; it contained a potent will of the immortal king.


    "thank you, immortal king!" yang ji bowed again.


    this gift would be the envy of all in the myriad realms, including the countless red dust immortals.


    a ranking in the heavenly court is akin to being the primary disciple among major forces, a truly supreme honor that secures the nurturing support of the celestial court.


    in the future, he could govern territories, become a colossus of the immortal realm, wield infinite domains, and control vast continents of the immortal realm¡ªall within his grasp.


    by then, yang ji would truly be a supremely exalted figure, a titan with boundless authority.


    a mere stomp of his foot would make the immortal sects within his territories tremble three times.


    this is the dream of countless individuals, but alas, they were nowhere near qualified!


    "yang ji, having become the foremost disciple, you are entitled to choose one supreme divine power from among the myriad realms'' great forces. whatever you fancy, you can select; this is your supreme right!" the changyi immortal king swiped his hand in the air, and a screen appeared in the void displaying countless names and descriptions of divine skills.


    yang ji''s gaze swept across the divine skills, and after a moment, he bowed and said, "your excellency, the immortal king, i am of limited vision and shallow experience, unable to easily discern the merits of these divine skills. may i ask you to help me make a decision?"


    "oh?" the changyi immortal king said with interest, "then what type of divine skill are you looking for? i can certainly offer you some advice."


    "i lack a supreme divine power related to speed. my requirement is simple; it must be fast, the faster the better!" yang ji replied.


    "the faster the better?" the changyi immortal king smiled at yang ji, then turned his attention to the screen, scanning it and saying, "in that case, how about choosing ''boundless heaven and earth''?"


    "this supreme divine power is no ordinary feat; it originates from the ''boundless myriad realms'' great immortal technique. even within the immortal realm, boundless myriad realms is a prestigious immortal technique."


    "if you comprehend the boundless heaven and earth divine skill, you will easily traverse mountains and rivers, pierce through clouds and barriers in the future."


    "all of the myriad realms and heavens will be beneath your feet, your speed astonishingly quick."


    "a mere few steps can span tens of millions of miles, comparable to the swift cloud of the monkey king, outstripping any great void escape or extreme polar immortal light."


    "what do you think?" the changyi immortal king asked with a smile.


    "if ''boundless heaven and earth'' is as formidable as you say, and stems from a great immortal technique, then i will heed your advice, immortal king, and choose it," yang ji replied with a grin.


    "excellent! if you reach the immortal realm in the future, you can learn the complete ''boundless myriad realms'' great immortal technique from within the celestial court. choosing it is a good decision!" the changyi immortal king said with a laugh.

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    "since you have made your choice, i shall bestow this divine skill upon you!"changyi immortal king pointed at yang ji''s brow, imprinting a rune, brimming with the mysteries of divine skills, deep into his spirit.


    "many thanks for the immortal king''s teachings!" yang ji bowed deeply in gratitude.


    "mm! strive in your cultivation and seek to ascend to the immortal realm as soon as possible, to achieve the dao fruits of longevity and immortality. i will await you in the celestial court," changyi immortal king said with a faint smile.


    "i will certainly cultivate diligently and strive to ascend to the immortal realm as soon as possible," yang ji replied forcefully.


    "mm! you may go now," changyi immortal king said with a nod and a smile. find more chapters on empire


    yang ji bowed once more and then floated down from the immortal platform.


    "the top hundred disciples, come forth to receive the blessings of the immortal king!" the immortal monarch in the middle then called out loudly.


    king of yin, ming budong, zhuge yuntian, xian yifei, mi ye, ao qian, overlord, yang tong, dao yi, xu yan, gu xinghua, shen jun, and other unparalleled individuals, leaped up and flew onto the immortal platform.


    "we pay our respects to the immortal king!" they all bowed and chorused in salute.


    "you are all geniuses with exceptional talent. today, i will bless you, with the hope that your paths as immortals will be illustrious and splendid."


    changyi immortal king smiled as he waved his scepter, weaving strands of gentle immortal light around everyone, transforming into tiny immortal dao figures. upon closer inspection, these were not figures but rather dao talismans shaped like human forms.


    they danced, played flutes, resonating with the great dao, an endless symphony of immortal melodies transforming into a light of blessings, rushing into the bodies of everyone, purifying their flesh, and cleansing their primordial spirits.


    bringing forth good fortune and blessings to protect them!


    yang ji looked carefully and discovered that changyi immortal king was using the "great blessing immortal technique" and the "great wishing immortal technique."


    when an immortal king performed these two immortal techniques in harmony with the great dao, all disasters would retreat, and good fortunes would gather. in the vast unknown, there lay immense benefits.


    with such blessings, the success rate of crossing the dao calamity could increase by a full twenty percent.


    once the blessings were complete, those dao talismans rushed into everyone''s brows, branding themselves deep within their spirits.


    "you are all geniuses. if you ascend to the immortal realm in the future, you may use this token to join the celestial court," said changyi immortal king as he tossed out a hundred streams of immortal light, which entered the hands of everyone and materialized into tokens.


    the front of each token was engraved with the characters for "celestial court," and the back with the characters for "flying immortal."


    however, their tokens differed from yang ji''s token, which was crafted from supreme immortal jade.


    the tokens in the hands of king of yin and the others were golden, made from xuan metal, and did not contain the will of the immortal king within them.


    "many thanks to the immortal king!" everyone held their tokens with joyous expressions, for these tokens were the true honor and fortune of the top hundred disciples. ascending to the immortal realm and joining the celestial court in the future would lead to boundless prospects.


    "mm! you may go now," changyi immortal king said with a smile.


    "now, all other true disciples, come forth to receive the blessings!" the immortal monarch in the middle called out again.


    "brothers and sisters, let''s go!" shang guanwu said, playfully laughing.


    xuan chi, yan zhan, li yinxue, and others also laughed happily.


    the numerous forces of the myriad realms, over two thousand true disciples, flew onto the immortal platform to receive the blessings of the immortal king.


    they merely received the blessings, which could increase the success rate of crossing the dao calamity by ten percent.


    as for benefits such as tokens, changyi immortal king did not mention them.


    clearly, although they were all geniuses, the celestial court had not shown any particular interest, not even deeming them worthy of the eligibility to join.


    from the sidelines, yang ji also recognized the power of the celestial court.


    to think that individuals like xuan chi, the seeds of true immortals with boundless prospects, were not even granted the eligibility to join.


    could it be that the celestial court was filled with elite individuals, where geniuses were a dime a dozen?


    a single dao sect gathering one-tenth of a great world''s geniuses is one thing, but the celestial court''s terrifying reach of collecting all geniuses from the myriad realms was something else entirely.


    their power was likely unimaginable!


    just thinking about it, yang ji felt a shiver of awe. what force could possibly contend with such an entity?


    no wonder it dares to call itself the celestial court, setting the rules for the myriad realms.


    at this moment, yang ji rather hoped to ascend right away to witness the grandeur of the celestial court and see for himself just how formidable it was.


    but that was just wishful thinking. currently, he had not even reached the void refining stage yet; ascension was a far cry.


    the blessings were complete!


    after yan zhan and the others had descended, the central immortal monarch called out once more, "a respectful farewell to the immortal king!"


    "a respectful farewell to the immortal king!" all the forces of the myriad realms said in unison, bowing towards the immortal platform.


    changyi immortal king smiled slightly and, along with the three immortal monarchs, gradually dematerialized into specks of light, ascending along the cascading immortal light into a light hole, vanishing from sight.


    "young yang, well done. to become the number one disciple is truly a surprise," ji shenshen looked at yang ji with a laugh.


    "elder, it''s all due to luck!" said yang ji with a modest smile.


    "such immense luck you have! why couldn''t i have had the same back in my day?" ji shen laughed, patting yang ji on the shoulder with a look of gratification, "come, let''s return to the sect." sea??h th§× n?velfire.n§×t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    with a sweeping motion, he gathered all the disciples of the wuji dao sect onto the flying boat.


    the boat sped through the void, making its way toward the taichu world.


    after they had left, a top mahayana from the yaksha clan with a profound gaze and a thoughtful expression murmured to himself:


    "the number one true disciple turned out to be this youngster? his strength was so-so at first, how could he possibly achieve the top disciple spot?"


    "could it be? his fortune, all derived from that sacred peach tree that broke the shackles of life?"

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    the yaksha great vehicle of the yaksha clan thought to himself in the dark, when suddenly, a sinister chuckle emerged from his lips, "if that''s the case, then i must take that sacred peach tree for myself!"...


    when the true transmission assessment ended, yang ji and others returned to the sect.


    at the same time, he brought news of his achievement as the first true transmission.


    the disciples of the wuji dao sect learned of this and couldn''t help but exclaim in amazement beyond their admiration.


    to be in the same sect with such a supreme genius was an unparalleled glory, yang ji was their role model, the goal they strived for.


    a life cannot be without spiritual pillars, a nation cannot be without immortal heroes, and a sect equally requires monuments erected by supreme geniuses, blazing with boundless radiance.


    this was a flag that shone upon the world, the faith pursued by countless geniuses, a formidable sign.


    the strong remain strong, so is the sect.


    talents attract talents, like a snowball gathering more snow, it will grow stronger and stronger, this is the convergence of destiny.


    one could foresee that the next time wuji dao sect would recruit disciples, it would obtain many with astonishing talents.


    ...


    transcending the minor world!


    zhong jun smiled at wang tianli, "senior brother, i''ve achieved the true transmission!"


    "haha, well done!" wang tianli smiled and nodded in approval.


    "oh yes, yang ji senior brother has become the first true transmission!" zhong jun added.


    "oh? indeed!" wang tianli stood up upon hearing this.


    ...


    "senior brother, senior brother, i''ve achieved the true transmission!" shang guanwu shouted excitedly in the haoyun heaven domain.


    "you actually managed to get a true transmission?" hao yun was surprised, smiling as he flew out of the palace.


    "hmph, what do you mean ''managed''? i obtained the true transmission by my own ability!" shang guanwu said slyly.


    "what about yang ji?" hao yun asked.


    "yang senior brother? he''s incredible, overpowering all strong enemies, dominantly achieving the first true transmission!" shang guanwu waved her hands with pride.


    "not in my calculations, indeed it''s him! could it be that junior brother yang''s luck is even better than mine? what exactly is his background?" hao yun folded his hands behind his back, with immortal light surging in his eyes, he murmured softly and suddenly fell into deep thought.


    ...


    luo he celestial domain!


    yan luohe, song tiange, wu futu, and leng changfeng, upon hearing what yan zhan had to say, revealed a bitter smile filled with emotion as they looked at each other, surprised at the same time.


    "i really didn''t expect that the junior brother from the past would achieve the first true transmission. that''s truly incredible!" wu futu sighed deeply.


    "we failed to overcome the dao calamity and lost hope of becoming dao children, yet junior brother achieved the first true transmission, with the destiny of the myriad realms blessing him, crossing the dao calamity will be a breeze for him. we will probably be left far behind by him in the future," song tiange said with a bitter smile.


    "the first true transmission! the significance is too great, too great. even in the immortal realm, he is among the favored sons of heaven, part of the core sequence. we are not meant to walk the same path, there''s no need to be overly sentimental," leng changfeng said, although he normally spoke little, the number of words he spoke on this rare occasion revealed his inner turbulence.


    "perhaps in the future, we will have to rely on junior brother yang ji. after ascending to the immortal realm, having such a lofty person''s protection, wouldn''t it be wonderful?" yan luohe laughed.


    "haha, luohe is right. with a person like junior brother yang, once he ascends to the immortal realm, he could enter the sequence; that''s immortal king seed material, supremely lofty, with boundless authority. by then, we''ll just go to join him," song tiange laughed heartily. explore more at empire


    "so, shouldn''t we invite junior brother to drink a few more times now?" wu futu grinned and started to laugh.


    ...


    upon returning to the sect, yang ji flew straight toward his own peak.


    just as he approached the great hall, he saw an elegant figure flying out of it; it was indeed li changxiao, whose charisma had become even more otherworldly and unrestrained.


    "junior brother!" li changxiao stood mid-air, his purple robe billowing slightly, as he said with a light smile.


    "congratulations to senior brother for achieving the top hundred true transmissions!" yang ji clasped his hands and smiled.


    "don''t tease me with your first true transmission," li changxiao shook his head and said.


    "haha, senior brother, come, let''s go into the hall and catch up," yang ji smiled and flew into the great hall with li changxiao.


    although it had been several hundred years since they last saw each other, they did not feel the slightest estrangement and did not need much small talk.


    "by the way, senior brother, you have the da xianshi and the taiyuan divine armor bestowed by the great sage mu yuan, which means you are well-equipped both offensively and defensively. moreover, you''ve achieved an immortal primordial spirit and condensed twelve strands of immortal holy light, utilizing yin yang separation at dawn to slay primordial spirits.


    with such strength, how could you not seize first place?"


    yang ji felt somewhat puzzled.


    after inquiring, he learned that although there were many geniuses in the last assessment, they were definitely not as dazzling as the ones in this assessment.


    ao qian, king of yin, overlord, xian yifei, ming budong, and others would be eligible to contend for the first legacy in any other assessment.


    his senior brother li changxiao, with many magical treasures and extraordinary methods, was more than capable of competing with them, so it made no sense that he didn''t obtain first place.


    it''s worth noting that not every assessment produces super geniuses like yang ji and mo wudao.


    his senior brother li changxiao had practiced the secret technique passed down by the great sage mu yuan, which allowed him to bring out thirty percent of the da xianshi''s power. although it wasn''t on par with mo wudao, it was enough to wreak havoc on others.


    hearing yang ji''s words, li changxiao coughed lightly and said with a slight smile, "actually, i did have the opportunity to compete for the first legacy, but in the end, i gave it up."


    "why?" yang ji blurted out.


    "because i met her, the one of my life!" li changxiao said, his face showing a hint of tenderness.


    "her?" yang ji looked puzzled, "a significant other?"


    "exactly!" li changxiao nodded.


    "eh? the first legacy from last time became senior brother''s significant other?" yang ji was stunned. he had just been feeling indignant on behalf of his senior brother, and now he was sensing something amiss.


    "yes, it''s all fate!" li changxiao''s face showed an even deeper affection as a torrent of beautiful memories came flooding back, with his words flowing gently, "during the legacy assessment, we were both going alone, and it was unexpected that we were teleported together¡ª the moment we locked eyes upon landing, it was meant to be."


    "we traveled together, spending three hundred years in each other''s company, sharing in hardships, which cultivated affections between us that grew stronger over time, eventually leading us to become companions on the dao."


    "she was like a gentle spring breeze, like warming sunlight; she was attentive and amiable, my love at first sight."


    "she''s an indescribable feeling; when she''s by my side, i feel that everything is wonderful."


    "she''s given me another meaning to longevity!"


    "junior brother, do you believe in fate?"


    li changxiao smiled slightly, then suddenly looked over.


    "me?" yang ji was taken aback, and then nodded, "i believe, i suppose!"


    "heh, that''s the fate between her and me!" li changxiao said.


    "senior brother, is senior sister also from our taichu world?" yang ji asked curiously.


    "she''s not, she comes from the immortal spirit world and is from the spirit race! i''ll introduce you to her sometime; oh right, here is a recorded message she left for you." speaking, li changxiao took out a jade talisman.


    he placed it on the table, and a stream of immortal light burst forth, manifesting an immortal shadow.


    the woman''s skin was like creamy jade, with bright eyes beneath arched brows, wearing a white dress that glimmered with spiritual light as if an immortal fairy untouched by mortal dust and flame, surrounded by spiritual charm, strikingly beautiful.


    she embodied an intellectual beauty and a graceful charm, her expression natural and at ease.


    with a slight smile, she spoke,


    "junior brother yang ji, chang xiao said your strength is exceptional and obtaining a true legacy is within easy reach. i congratulate you in advance, dear junior brother. chang xiao will be coming to the immortal spirit world after some time. you might as well come along for a visit. when you do, i''ll introduce you to some junior sisters from our sect."


    the recorded message ended there, and the immortal light faded away. li changxiao raised his hand and called the jade talisman back.


    "what is senior sister''s name?" yang ji asked.


    "she is mu qingxue!" li changxiao said with a soft smile, "what do you think, junior brother, would you like to join me for a trip to the immortal spirit world?"


    "boss, now that''s what you call living life with flair, a true cultivator''s life. i''m even envious. why don''t we go along with him to the immortal spirit world for some fun, and look out for a beautiful lady from the spirit race," said buddha child, calling out from the mount sea world.


    "no need, senior brother, i won''t disturb your honeymoon!" yang ji shook his head.


    "alright, as you wish! this trip to the immortal spirit world, i''m planning to take her to travel the myriad realms. who knows how many years it will be before we meet again," li changxiao said softly. sea??h th§× n?velfire(.)net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "traveling the myriad realms is also my dream. who knows, we brothers might meet in another vast realm," yang ji said with a smile.


    "good, then i''ll wait for you in the myriad realms!" li changxiao declared.


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 Chapter 211 Yang Jis Heavenly Domain, Congratulations from All Directions, Bai Bis White Eye

    read latest stories on empireli changxiao left, and soon, another important figure arrived.


    chun ye!


    "yang ji, congratulations, congratulations, for achieving the status of first true disciple. come, come, come! i will take you to a good place, with your current identity, it''s time to switch to a bigger place." chun ye tore through space, emerging with a jolly smile.


    "a bigger place?" yang ji stood up and saw a large ''sky domain'' symbol above his head; he instantly understood everything and a smile inevitably emerged on his face.


    when he first arrived at dao sect, seeing the everlasting sky domain of eight hundred miles belonging to a single person was a sight of splendid magnificence and shock.


    now, after more than a thousand years of twists and turns, he never expected that he would finally have his own heavenly domain.


    "elder, please lead the way!" yang ji said with a smile, bowing.


    "alright, i will take you there!" chun ye laughed, grabbed him, and tore through space, speeding through it.


    when they reappeared, they were already high above the heavens.


    opening his eyes, he saw clouds curling around them, floating peaks everywhere, thousands of immortal palaces, violet qi billowing, and trails of rosy clouds.


    the violet qi formed clouds, and the rosy light created bridges, connecting one immortal mountain to another, linking the entire heavenly domain into an immortal paradise.


    the great sun shone, and the colorful clouds scattered beautiful hues, reflecting the wonderland in dazzling splendor, a feast for the eyes.


    under the rainbow clouds, each floating peak was extraordinary, with towering summits lush and verdant, rocks craggy within the mountains, bizarre cliffs, and peculiar ridges.


    exotic grass and strange flowers never withered, green pines and cypresses always verdant, spirit peaches bore fruit, and bamboo retained the clouds.


    truly a place blessed with spiritual essence, an act of miraculous creation!


    even more astonishing was that amidst the countless immortal mountains, there was an endless sea traversing the sky.


    rich with suppressed dao, it surged and roared like dragons and tigers, possessing a spirit of its own; it was an ocean come to life, patrolling throughout the entire domain.


    this gave the heavenly domain even more grandeur, a true aura of the immortals.


    "taking mountains from immortal cliff, capturing the spirit of the deep sea, constructing thousands of formations; this domain built for you, are you satisfied?" elder chun ye asked, glancing sideways with a smile.


    "not bad at all!" yang ji laughed and nodded. if it was his, it was good regardless.


    "those immortal palaces on the floating peaks, each one is made from the incredibly valuable myriad rosewood, crafted by the skilled craftspeople within our sect. the main hall is even made from a one hundred thousand-year-old rosewood, with immortal jade inlaid within and gilded pillars, shining with splendor.


    to match your status as the first true disciple, the sect has spared no effort and devoted much thought to this."


    chun ye smiled and continued while looking at the heavenly domain before them, "the ordinary true disciples receive an eight hundred-mile territory, but your domain is a full eighty thousand miles. this vast territory, each and every immortal mountain within it, was carefully selected by countless disciples among the immortal cliffs. from now on, you better not say the sect hasn''t treated you well."


    "cough cough, the sect has come to its senses in good time!" yang ji coughed softly.


    "the sect has come to its senses? you little fellow, you truly think of yourself as someone important now!" chun ye couldn''t help but laugh and scold.


    "just joking, i would only say this in the company of the elder. i wouldn''t dare with others!" yang ji chuckled quietly.


    "what now? you''re planning to keep me standing here with you indefinitely? won''t you invite me in to sit? you are now the master of this eighty thousand-mile domain," chun ye raised an eyebrow and suddenly made a sidelong remark.


    "ah, the foolishness of youth!" yang ji slapped his forehead, realizing what was expected of him, and quickly said with a laugh, "disciple wouldn''t dare neglect the elder. come, come, come, elder, let us talk in the main hall."


    chun ye nodded and together with yang ji, they flew towards the main hall.


    entering the main hall, yang ji hurriedly offered tea and saw to the seating.


    from the steaming cup, fragrant aromas wafted out; elder chun ye''s nose twitched slightly, he lifted the tea to his eyes, and surprise flashed in his gaze, he exclaimed, "enlightenment tea?"


    "hehe, elder, you have a good eye. this is indeed enlightenment tea!" yang ji laughed.


    "you''ve struck it rich, lad, using enlightenment tea to entertain me. one cup is equivalent to an enlightenment pill of inestimable value," chun ye remarked, pleasantly surprised.


    "hehe, well, the elder is one of the persons i respect most, so of course i must offer fine tea. one of these days, i will personally bring some new tea to you at the dao tower," yang ji boasted with gusto.


    "not bad, not bad, it''s rare for you to be so thoughtful. it looks like you''ve gained quite a bit from the battlefield of inheritances this time," chun ye showed a rare smile on his face and comfortably sipped from his tea cup.


    he looked pleased, savoring his tea thoroughly, and then he opened his eyes, pulled out a jade slip with a backhanded gesture, and said, "within this jade slip is the method of forging the wuji sword, with a thousand dao runes. additionally, it contains the ''wuji sword technique'', a core immortal technique of this sect, which you must absolutely not reveal to others." sear?h the novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "disciple understands!" yang ji said excitedly, his expression turning serious.


    chun ye nodded, then took out a green gourd, "inside this are two lakes of pure yang water, enough to further condense and strengthen your inner world."


    "only two lakes?" yang ji paused.


    "what? is that too little?" chun ye glanced at him, his expression quite serene as he said, "compared to the opportunities you''ve gained, maybe it is a bit less, but this is all of the pure yang water the sect can currently offer."


    "you should know that pure yang water is gathered from the pure yang qi that seeps through the barriers of the immortal realm, slowly accumulated by the pure yang primordial spirit of a cultivator who exits his body to the edge of the immortal realm. this different type of immortal spirit qi is not so easy to come by."

 Chapter 211 Yang Jis Heavenly Domain, Congratulations from All Directions, Bai Bis White Eye_2

    ```"how could many nine tribulations immortals, who each painstakingly cultivated over nearly ten thousand years, slowly refining to realize a grand world that extends one hundred and twenty-nine thousand six hundred miles? how could you possibly expect to condense a fully realized world within just a few hundred years?"


    "you are merely at the divinity transformation stage now, yet you have already condensed an inner world that is more than twenty thousand miles wide. this is extremely rare, and it''s all due to the fortuitous opportunities you have received. but such opportunities, how often can they come your way?"


    "the reason why the sect could provide you with two lakes worth of pure yang water at once is largely thanks to the sect''s immortal artifact. unlike a person, which would grow fatigued and require rest, it does not tire and can collect pure yang water daily, allowing us to accumulate some over time."


    "a part is shared with the sect master and the tribulation immortals, another portion is distributed among the top mahayana cultivators. so many people sharing it, there''s hardly much to go around."


    "the gourd you hold in your hand represents the amount collected by the immortal artifact over a hundred years, which means that for the next century, none of the sect''s higher-ups will receive a drop of pure yang water."


    chun ye slowly said.


    "so that''s how it is, i was ignorant, thanks to the sect for its generous gift!" yang ji nodded and took it with a reverse hand.


    "inside here are the wood attribute spiritual materials you need, in an absolutely huge quantity." as chun ye spoke, he produced a qiankun bag with a reverse hand.


    yang ji used divine sense to check inside and found that the aura of wood attribute was almost as dense as the sea. the qiankun bag itself was as vast as a small world ten thousand miles wide, filled to the brim with wood attribute spiritual materials.


    yang ji had nothing to say about this, and accepted it with a reversed hand.


    "this is the ''spirit birth stone'' you need. when you merge your body with it and absorb the immortal spirit qi within the spirit birth, it is possible to gain fortune, elevating your aptitude to that of a spiritual body.


    however, this spiritual body does not possess special abilities like the battle physique, yin-yang body, or water spirit body; it merely speeds up the rate of your cultivation without any attributes."


    as chun ye spoke, he produced a human-sized crystal spirit birth stone, towering as tall as two people.


    yang ji''s expression brightened, and he quickly accepted it.


    he needed no other abilities¡ªthe purer the spiritual body, the better. if possible, he could even create a new spiritual body with special abilities.


    "by the way, you mentioned the sealing technique before. have you decided which sealing technique from the sect you would like to learn?" elder chun ye asked indifferently.


    "i''ll take the ''palm taiji'' sealing technique. my fighting style is quite wild, i like to overpower others with strength, and when i blow them up, i might as well seal them with a palm too." yang ji said without hesitation.


    "fine! i will give you this sealing technique!" as chun ye spoke, he produced a jade slip and handed it to yang ji.


    yang ji''s face lit up with joy as he hurriedly received it.


    "our sect''s sealing technique is the best in the entire taichu world, and it also ranks highly in the myriad realms. it is not inferior to other power''s sealing methods. if you manage to fully understand palm taiji, sealing a peer at the same level will be inescapable." chun ye said with confidence.


    "disciple understands!" yang ji nodded.


    "alright, i won''t disturb you any longer. with the new heavenly domain to settle, you must be quite busy." chun ye said, drinking his tea in one gulp before tearing through the space and vanishing.


    "oh, and one more thing, i have not yet found the time stone and the space stone. i will notify you immediately if i come across them in the future. also, the tea was good; remember to send me some more next time." elder chun ye suddenly reappeared through the torn space and said this to yang ji with a smile.


    "..." yang ji was about to nod and speak when he saw elder chun ye tear through space and disappear again.


    "elder, this new heavenly domain is huge, i''m going to stake out a mountain for myself first." buddha child leaped out from mount sea world, excitedly saying.


    "indeed large, and it seems rather desolate!" yang ji tossed the mountain sea pearl into the air, saying, "all of you come out, this will be your new home from now on, and add some vitality to my heavenly domain."


    "my lord!"


    "my lord!"


    "my lord!"


    suddenly, qing shi, bai xiang, dapeng, crystal scorpion, jin gang, serpent, wind demon, silver-winged fish, thunderbird, and all sorts of mountain spirits and forest ogres flew out excitedly. s§×ar?h the n?vel(f)ire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    in an instant, the main hall became much livelier.


    and also gained much more atmosphere.


    "all the immortal mountains and immortal palaces within this eighty thousand mile heavenly domain are mine; you can freely choose any mountaintop to live on." yang ji said with a smile.


    "thank you, my lord!" the group of demons rushed out excitedly.


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    yang ji watched as the demons brought much liveliness, but there was still a lack of human presence and certain customs and rituals.


    yang ji flew out of the main hall and headed towards tao peak, quickly bringing chong yuan and the others over.


    the white-haired elder chong yuan, the black-haired elder shan hai, the cold young jian sen, the refined middle-aged wei feng, the smiling young wei ming, the burly man hai kun.


    these six were the first to follow yang ji, and now they had all reached the divinity transformation realm.


    everyone looked at yang ji, who was seated at the head, with incredible excitement in their hearts. over a thousand years ago, they had fantasized about such a scene, and now, more than a thousand years later, it had come true.


    the person they followed had not only achieved the status of an authentic disciple but was also the most honored as the first authentic disciple.


    how could they not be thrilled? following such a supreme being would be the greatest fortune of their lives.


    "you have all reached divinity transformation, and you need to absorb dao qi for your daily cultivation. i have here a superior dao stone vein that will provide for the six of you to cultivate in the future."


    ```

 Chapter 211 Yang Jis Heavenly Domain, Congratulations from All Directions, Bai Bis White Eye_3

    yang ji spoke, and with a flick of his hand, a purple light burst forth, metamorphosing into a massive purple dragon that sprawled above the main hall.a single superior dao stone vein could absorb the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, transforming it into dao qi, sufficient to sustain a top-tier sect; now he had brazenly taken out one and placed it within his own heavenly domain.


    the purple dragon inhaled and exhaled dao qi, causing the area within a hundred miles to become filled with dao qi, which was extremely beneficial to cultivation.


    yang ji''s move directly astonished the six people. how could they not know the preciousness of a superior dao stone vein? they bowed deeply and said excitedly, "many thanks, sect master!"


    "cultivate well and strive to achieve fushion technique as soon as possible!" yang ji smiled. he was never stingy with his subordinates.


    while speaking, he turned to look at the group of youths and maidens behind the six from chong yuan.


    some had faces still very young, while others had arrived at dao peak centuries ago, making them veterans.


    feeling yang ji''s gaze upon them, everyone''s hearts shivered, and they lowered their heads slightly.


    "sect master, in these past few centuries, our dao peak has accepted quite a number of outstanding disciples. currently, there are three hundred and thirty-eight people in charge of managing various spirit fields, feeding spiritual beasts, and taking care of daily needs," chong yuan said.


    "not bad, not bad!" yang ji scanned the crowd and discovered among them eighteen spiritual bodies and even one sacred body.


    in these few centuries, so many talents had been recruited, presumably because he had suppressed the geniuses from the nine sects and won first place at the sword appraisal conference.


    yang ji was quite pleased and said, "from now on, this will be your new home. in the future, the care of this heavenly domain will depend on your diligent management."


    as he spoke, he tossed out three hundred and thirty-eight primordial spirit fruits that had changed shape, "here are spirit fruits that can increase the strength of primordial spirits. each of you take one. a cultivator at the nascent soul peak can consume this spirit fruit to cultivate a pure yang primordial spirit, making a breakthrough to divinity transformation within reach."


    "additionally, i will bestow upon you six great divine powers!" with that, he activated his immortal primordial spirit, directly transmitting the techniques telepathically: "earth start shifting technique," "surging golden light," "gui cang sword technique," "great soul condensation technique," "zhou tian nuoyi," and "yin yang separation at dawn."


    "many thanks, sect master!" overwhelmed with surprise and excitement, everyone bowed deeply.


    "cultivate earnestly. those of you with the potential to become true disciples will be granted supreme divine power!" yang ji declared.


    since they had taken him as their master, he would be their opportunity and destiny.


    the disciples looked at each other, their excitement mingled with hope ignited in their eyes.


    following such a formidable figure, their path of cultivation would be bright.


    "good, you may leave now. take good care of the heavenly domain and cultivate diligently," yang ji instructed.


    the crowd bowed once more and slowly withdrew.


    chong yuan and the others also left to arrange various matters. sea??h th§× ¦Çovelfire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    not long after they left, chong yuan returned and whispered, "sect master, miss bai bi from the myriad realms commerce alliance is outside requesting an audience!"


    "bai bi? let her in!" yang ji said with a smile.


    "humph, our number one true disciple really knows how to put on airs now, not even replying to my messages." immediately, a cool voice sounded, and a white silhouette with arms akimbo sauntered in, addressing yang ji,


    "pay back the money, you owe me money!"


    "oh, come on, we''re practically family. bringing up money only hurts the feelings! please, come have a seat!" yang ji chuckled, hastily inviting bai bi to the seat of honor.


    he was about to call someone to bring tea, but before he could utter the words, he saw a figure carrying a tray with tea and spirit fruit enter.


    glancing sideways, it was a charming and well-mannered young girl smiling cheerfully as she approached: "miss, please enjoy the tea!"


    "excellent, excellent, just in time!" he thought to himself, relieved that someone was attending to these matters, which certainly saved him a lot of trouble.


    bai bi took the tea cup, smiling politely in return, but when she raised her eyes to yang ji, her expression changed as she huffed, "you, when do you plan to accompany me to search for the qingyang immortal mansion? if you don''t want to go, hand over the key. when i obtain the legacy, i might even share some benefits with you."


    "no rush, no rush. how about we wait another three hundred years? i''ve just obtained a few divine skills and want to comprehend them. that way, when we go, it will be more relaxed," yang ji said apologetically.


    he could ignore other divine skills, but "boundless heaven and earth" was a must for him to comprehend, essential for both fighting and fleeing.


    "wait another three hundred years? how many times have you already said this!" bai bi, feeling helpless, shot him a glare.


    "rest assured, this will be the last three hundred years. when the time comes, i will definitely accompany you!" yang ji assured her with a definitive smile.


    bai bi, not wanting to entertain him further, rested her chin on her hand and turned her face away, sipping her tea on her own.


    "sect master, a great number of elders have suddenly arrived outside, more than a thousand. they say they''ve come to congratulate you!" chong yuan abruptly entered and announced.


    "many true disciples have also come, counting in the hundreds, and tian li wang tianli is among them!" shan hai also entered.


    it was clear that both were somewhat anxious. after all, the simultaneous arrival of so many dignitaries was a situation that could unsettle anyone.


    even yang ji became nervous. he wasn''t nervous about the visitors, but rather he clutched his purse, somewhat at a loss.


    bai bi gave him a disdainful glance, saying, "you''ve obtained the number one true disciple position, equivalent to achieving the title of a dao child. it''s normal for elders and true disciples to come forth and show goodwill." explore more at empire

 Chapter 211 Yang Jis Heavenly Domain, Congratulations from All Directions, Bai Bis White Eye_4

    "i know, i know, but i didn''t expect so many people to show up all at once!" yang ji was stunned for a moment, then glanced sideways at bai bi with a smile, "how about this, can we make a deal?""my home is as good as empty, and i''m downright poor. i really can''t afford to offer anything nice to entertain everyone. how about you lend me some for now?"


    "you scoundrel, you haven''t even paid back the money you owe me, and now you want to borrow more?" bai bi glared at him, but suddenly, a sly look flashed in her eyes. she lowered her voice and said, "when i came over earlier, i saw a purple dragon atop your main hall. how about using it to settle your debt? not only will i forgive your previous debt, but i''ll also help you set up the tea banquet.


    how does that sound?"


    "my dear lady, that purple dragon is my face as the top disciple of our sect. how could you, being so beautiful and kind, bear to take it away?" yang ji sighed helplessly.


    "ha! so you just want to freeload, drink and eat for free, and run up a tab?" bai bi continued to glare at him.


    "alright then, i''ll take a loss. if i get the qingyang immortal king''s inheritance, i''ll give you thirty percent, how about it, bi''er?" yang ji said with a flattering smile.


    "ew, cheesy!" bai bi got up with disgust, glancing over, "do you only want spirit fruits? what about spiritual tea? to be honest, your tea isn''t all that great. i can barely stomach it. if you were to serve it to others, i doubt it would suffice."


    "i have tea!" yang ji said with a smile, beckoning the enlightenment tea forward with a reverse wave of his hand.


    as soon as the little fellow appeared, it held onto yang ji''s robe fearfully and hid beside him.


    "is this enlightenment tea?" bai bi recognized it at a glance and immediately started reprimanding yang ji with a displeased expression, "you had good tea and didn''t even serve it to me?"


    "your arrival was so sudden, i wasn''t prepared. next time i''ll definitely give you a good treat," yang ji said with an apologetic smile.


    bai bi snorted lightly but didn''t make a big deal out of it and walked out of the grand hall.


    she quickly brought back many fine fruits for yang ji.


    due to the large number of guests, yang ji had no choice but to set up a banquet in front of the main hall, conjuring seats from rosy clouds and tables from white clouds, to entertain the visitors who came to congratulate him.


    the purple dragon soared in the air above them, its purple aura swirling and catching everyone''s attention; they all recognized it as a superior dao stone vein.


    a vein like this, breathing out pure dao energy, was extremely beneficial for cultivators above divinity transformation to cultivate with, even better than cultivating in the minor heavenly realm.


    at once, many nascent soul elders, and even mahayana cultivators, became interested. in their conversations, they extolled the virtues of a superior dao stone vein to great lengths. stay connected via empire


    what they meant between the lines was to show goodwill towards yang ji, wanting to grow closer to him, to stay and cultivate there, to join his heavenly domain.


    yang ji was of course overjoyed. between the lines of his responses, it became apparent that there was more than one superior dao stone vein like this one and that he had enough dao stone veins to accommodate the cultivation of over a hundred mahayana cultivators at the same time.


    this statement made even more people''s hearts flutter.


    there were even more words of praise and flattery.


    some wanted to stay and cultivate to reap the benefits, some wanted a share of the luck from his position as the top disciple, and some were sincerely looking to join him and follow his lead.


    yang ji wore a smile on his face and, through the golden finger, he discerned everyone''s thoughts without missing a beat.


    for those who sincerely wanted to join him, he naturally treated them as trusted insiders, truly starting to build his own power within the sect.


    as for those with other intentions, he naturally brushed them off with clever words, speaking eloquently.


    however, these topics were only mentioned in passing, since it wasn''t a good time to discuss in depth with so many people around.


    everyone sat down and chatted, and soon all kinds of fruits and teas were served up.


    yang ji noticed that the disciples serving tea were more or less nervous, but the young woman who had served tea for him and bai bi before had a calm smile, grace and composure, unrestrained and natural.


    in the presence of so many elders and true disciples of the wuji dao sect, she was neither shy nor arrogant, and her excellent temperament was indeed quite rare.


    yang ji took note of her.


    "ah! what fine tea! what kind of tea is this? not only is it refreshingly fragrant, but drinking it clears the mind, stimulates thoughts, and seems to meld with the dao. the spiritual light in my mind is revealing, and the divine skill that''s been eluding me for so long seems on the verge of a breakthrough. is this possibly enlightenment tea?" suddenly, a nascent soul elder exclaimed in a low voice.


    "if i''m not mistaken, this must be enlightenment tea!" chuckled a mahayana cultivator.


    "the elders are correct, this is indeed enlightenment tea, a prize i found on the battlefield of inheritances!" yang ji said with a smile, pulling the shy little fellow beside him into the light, "little tea, go on, pour a cup of tea for the elders!"


    "big brother, is this really okay? we''re drinking this little tea''s leaves, and now we''re making little tea serve us too. he barely has a few leaves on him, looking all forlorn. isn''t this exploiting child labor?" from a distance in the main hall, a buddha child watched yang ji and couldn''t help but feel indignant for enlightenment tea.


    "he''s just showing off, the attitude of a nouveau riche!" bai bi rolled her eyes and commented. sear?h the n?vel?ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "but seriously, little tea''s tea is really delicious! ladies and gentlemen, watch my performance, downing a cup of enlightenment tea in three gulps." holding a memory stone in one hand and a cup of tea in the other, the buddha child started recording.

 Chapter 212 Subduing the Elder

    ```the heavenly domain of rebirth.


    unlike the bustling atmosphere of yang ji''s heavenly domain, the air here seemed somewhat oppressive.


    "sect master, this yang ji has slaughtered his fellow sect members on the battlefield of inheritances, and his crimes deserve death. should we not take this opportunity to strike and disrupt his fortune? now that he has achieved the status of the foremost true disciple, he might become a serious rival for you in the competition for sect master.


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    we might as well take this chance to eliminate him," elder of punishment said coldly.


    "a serious rival? hardly!" liu xiaosheng sat at the top, smiling proudly, "he had to lower his head before me in the past and will still have to lower his head before me today."


    "many elders in the sect are offering their congratulations to him now. if you go to confront him, i''m afraid it would spoil everyone''s mood."


    "now, everyone in the sect knows that you are close to me and have joined my heavenly domain. if you go now, who would believe it isn''t at my instigation?"


    "moreover, since the higher-ups haven''t said anything, why should we intervene unnecessarily? overreaching could give the impression of overstepping, which not only appears lowly but also loses people''s hearts. even if i become the sect master later, i may find it hard to gain their respect!"


    "yang ji is no more than a small fry who cannot stir up a big wave. just keep a close watch on him, and that will suffice."


    "when the tea party over there ends, you go on my behalf to give him a congratulatory gift," liu xiaosheng said slowly.


    "yes, sect master!" elder of punishment looked up, then nodded and rose to leave the grand hall.


    just after he left, a sinister shadow appeared behind liu xiaosheng, speaking in a deep voice, "i didn''t expect this yang ji to have such fortune, achieving the status of the foremost true disciple. you failed to recruit him before, could it be that it is his destiny to avoid risk?"


    "destiny avoiding risk?" liu xiaosheng changed his arrogant demeanor, furrowing his brows and speaking gravely, "i hate having uncontrollable people appear before my eyes. i want to see just how tough his fate is, and find an opportunity to kill him!"


    "good!" the shadow nodded, then merged into liu xiaosheng''s figure and vanished without a trace.


    ...


    yang ji''s heavenly domain was exceedingly lively, with people drinking tea and enjoying fruits until dusk, when they finally dispersed.


    during this pleasant conversation, yang ji also named his heavenly domain¡ªwenxian heavenly domain.


    the name indicated a yearning to seek immortality and ask about the great dao.


    his heavenly domain''s name thus began to spread within the sect.


    after the elders left, a heap of congratulatory gifts remained, all of them rare and extraordinary treasures. yang ji was heartily tempted by them.


    it was while he was counting the presents that chong yuan came in with a brocade box, saying it was a congratulatory gift from the elder of punishment, sent on behalf of the heavenly domain of rebirth.


    upon hearing this, yang ji was first surprised, but then he understood.


    after all, liu xiaosheng was a person of status who had declared his intention to contend for the sect master position. as a candidate for the future sect master, some public relations work naturally had to be done properly.


    yang ji accepted the gift. as for the elder of punishment, he had wanted to invite him in for a cup of tea, but chong yuan said he had already left.


    yang ji let him be.


    ...


    after all the gifts were accounted for, the night quickly came.


    yang ji sat in the main hall, lightly tapping on the tabletop, looking outside with a faint smile as if awaiting something, and murmuring softly, "it''s about time!"


    "what''s about time?" buddha child asked, sipping on enlightenment tea, puzzled.


    "sect master, elder lin xiao and four others are outside requesting an audience!" suddenly, chong yuan came in.


    "please, invite them in quickly!" yang ji said delightedly, almost blurting it out.


    "is the boss waiting for them?" buddha child peeked outside, muttered to himself, and then vanished on the spot.


    "haha, we come late at night, and i hope yang ji won''t take offense," a hearty laughter came from outside.


    the five elders walked into the hall with vigorous steps.


    "not at all, not at all! elder lin is too polite. i regret not greeting you from afar; i hope the elders won''t blame me," yang ji greeted them with a smile, advancing to lead the five elders to their seats inside the hall.


    ```


    "xiao qing! serve the tea to the elders!" he called out, and a girl with a clever appearance carried the teapot from the back hall.


    "elders, this is the freshly brewed enlightenment tea, still warm," yang ji said with a smile.


    "nephew yang, we can drink the tea later. we have actually come to see you for a matter!" elder lin xiao and the others said hesitantly while looking at the tea on the table.


    "oh? elders have matters to discuss, please feel free to speak," yang ji said, noting the information displayed above their heads yet pretending otherwise.


    "if that''s the case, we will speak frankly," elder lin xiao and the others exchanged glances and looked up at yang ji to candidly say, "we have come with the desire to join nephew yang''s heavenly domain. we wish to follow you and seek a path to immortality."


    "oh? the elders wish to join my heavenly domain?" yang ji feigned surprise.


    "although we all possess holy body aptitude, our comprehension and opportunities are not particularly outstanding, and in our cultivation journey, we have already felt the difficulty of the great dao and the rarity of achieving it. pursuing the mahayana path and enduring the nine hardships of becoming a tribulation immortal, we don''t know how far we can go.


    we want to join nephew yang''s heavenly domain, admittedly with a selfish hope that we might find a trace of fortune in the light of your great dao and thus grasp a thread of the immortal path."


    "if nephew yang would accept us, in the future when there is need, you can send us through fire and water, and we shall not shirk."


    "and if nephew yang does not see us fit, consider it as if we never came."


    elder lin xiao said with utmost sincerity.


    "elder lin, there is no need for such words. having the elders willing to join my heavenly domain is an honor for me, yang ji, something i couldn''t ask for more eagerly, how could i possibly disdain!"


    respect showed on yang ji''s face as he immediately stood up, "if the elders do not mind my modest wenxian heavenly domain, please feel free to settle here. when i, yang ji, attain the dao, the elders will ascend with me as flying immortals!"


    upon hearing this, elder lin xiao and the others exchanged a smile and stepped forward to bow deeply in the hall: "respected master!"


    "there''s no need for formality, elders. we''re all family now!" yang ji was overjoyed inside and hurried forward to help them up.


    elder lin xiao was a mid-mahayana stage powerhouse, while elder meng yi was an early mahayana stage powerhouse.


    elders yuan yang, gu liujin, and xu xinghe were all peak nascent soul stage powerhouses.


    with such strength, how could yang ji not be pleased?


    the five elders came with genuine intentions. there had been many responses and hints during the tea banquet, and tonight, they had truly come.


    "elders! this cup of tea, i toast to you!" yang ji said, holding up his cup. sea??h th§× novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "respected master, it is we who should toast to you," elder lin xiao and the others replied with a laugh.


    "then let''s raise our cups and drink together!" yang ji laughed heartily.


    saying so, everyone raised their cups together and drank the tea.


    with their joining, yang ji could finally say that he had his own people.


    at today''s tea banquet, there were over a thousand elders present, but those who truly intended to join numbered only these five.


    the rest of the elders, whether mahayana or nascent soul candidates, had pride from years of cultivation and would not easily pledge allegiance.


    and as for true disciples, that was even less likely; their pride was even greater, content to befriend, but not to submit.


    having the sincere commitment of elder lin xiao and the four others was an unexpected delight.


    yang ji naturally treated them well that night.


    ...


    time flies like an arrow; in a blink, three years had passed.


    the wenxian heavenly domain had recruited more outstanding disciples and grown increasingly lively, its influence becoming ever more remarkable.


    in the secret chamber of the main hall, within the spirit birth stone, yang ji also experienced a stroke of cosmic fortune.


    (thank you to candy for the 200-coin tip, and thank you to lai kan zhe xiao shuo le for the 500-coin tip.)


    (i''m too tired today; i want to sleep early, so i''ve written less. i will write more tomorrow. qingyang immortal king will make an appearance tomorrow, and the following plot will be even more exciting.)

 Chapter 213 Unequal Under the Great Dao

    within the spirit birth stone, yang ji absorbed the power of heaven and earth''s creation bit by bit, and his entire body emanated layers of hazy spiritual light, resembling cocoons spun by silvery worms.as time passed and as the power of creation was gradually absorbed, the originally crystal-clear spirit birth stone slowly turned turbid.


    from a flawless crystal, it became a block of solid ice, then it turned into a white stone, no longer transparent.


    the figure of yang ji, who had merged into it, was now completely indiscernible.


    during this process, both yang ji''s spiritual root and physique quietly underwent a transformation, gaining the benefits of creation.


    this spirit birth stone was naturally nurtured by heaven and earth, a spirit birth that had been gestated and nourished by nature, thus it possessed the powerful ability to improve spiritual roots and enhance one''s aptitude.


    amidst the transformation of his spiritual root, yang ji did not waste any time. his mind spun through countless thoughts, continuously contemplating the "boundless heaven and earth," "palm taiji," and the "wuji sword technique."


    boundless heaven and earth was a must-have divine skill for escaping and fighting; the wuji sword technique was the strongest finishing move, and the palm infinity was an unresolved sealing technique.


    yang ji took these three techniques very seriously.


    he devoted himself wholeheartedly and engaged in deep contemplation.


    time ticked away bit by bit.


    one year.


    two years.


    three years.


    cicadas had chirped several autumns, and winter grass had withered several times.


    in the blink of an eye, three hundred years had passed.


    during this time, yang ji''s gains were enormous.


    although he had not opened his eyes, with a single stir of his immortal primordial spirit, which was comparable to mahayana, he already knew everything about the outside world.


    the first thing that caught his attention was the change in his spiritual root.


    having absorbed all the power of creation from the spirit birth stone, he had been born from the stone, and the spirit birth stone that had spent all its power of creation had turned into ordinary white jade stones, scattered into pieces and spread evenly around him.


    over the years, the true rigidity cultivation technique within him had been operating on its own. it was visible that the pure dao energy exhaled by the supreme dao stone vein, which had transformed into a purple dragon, turned into strands of purple mist, constantly drifting towards him. they permeated into his body at a speed visible to the naked eye.


    the speed of cultivation was so fast that in a mere three hundred years, he had quietly broken through to the peak of the middle stage of divinity transformation.


    this rate of cultivation was incredibly impressive to him.


    first, it was due to the pure dao energy exhaled by the supreme dao stone vein, which was, aside from some precious dao pills, the fastest-cultivating resource in the lower realm, allowing his cultivation to soar in such a short time.


    second, he had transformed into a spiritual body, which allowed his cultivation speed to double compared to when he had his previous supreme root bone.


    at this moment, he felt a closer affinity with nature and the great dao.


    the sense of separation he used to feel from heaven and earth had greatly diminished.


    in the past, perceiving heaven and earth was like looking at a blurred picture, but now, it was as though he was in water, able to keenly sense the pulse between heaven and earth.


    with a simple gesture of his hand, he could feel the invisible spiritual energy around him rushing towards him eagerly, wanting to enter his body.


    without the need for a cultivation technique to guide it, spiritual energy approached him; his soul was like heaven, his body like earth, constantly in a state of spiritual connection. the spiritual body was extraordinarily unique.


    it was only now that he fully appreciated what it meant to be "nourished by heaven in the womb, and born a superior being."


    the spiritual body was truly a creation of heaven, a darling of both heaven and earth.


    at this moment, he finally began to experience the pace of cultivation consistent with a prodigy.


    and this was just the spiritual body. sacred bodies, taoist bodies, immortal bodies were even more extraordinary, closer to nature and more in tune with the great dao¡ªakin to constantly taking enlightenment pills, easily touching upon the great dao.


    but the "great dao" was not a technique that one could simply follow and learn.


    "your affinity with the great dao is but a congenital advantage brought by your constitution. the great dao lays before you, simply offering you the chance to comprehend it. whether you can penetrate its mysteries is another matter entirely,"


    "sacred bodies and taoist bodies are intimate with the great dao because of such innate advantages. this is why the various major sects value geniuses so highly."


    "by contrast, those with supreme spiritual roots or superior root bones are rather unfortunate."


    "lacking affinity with the great dao, in order to come into contact with it, they need all sorts of fortuitous circumstances, opportunities, inspirations, and various spiritual objects that can aid in the comprehension of the dao."


    "such as enlightenment tea, enlightenment pills, enlightenment stones, enlightenment flowers, and so on. only by using these things can one come into contact with the great dao and stand on the same starting line as those with sacred bodies, taoist bodies, and immortal bodies."


    "this is all due to the congenital disadvantages brought by one''s physique. people with poor innate talent are destined to pay a larger price than those with sacred, taoist, or immortal bodies if they wish to attain the dao."


    "some people are born watching the sunset in rome, while others must struggle for ten, twenty years to make it to rome to witness the same sunset."


    "life is inherently unfair."


    "the great dao is even more ruthless, without the slightest shortcut available."


    "for ordinary people, to live their whole life and manage to hear of the dao, achieving void refining, is already the ultimate limit, a tremendous fortune. one shouldn''t even dream of reaching mahayana."


    "elder bai mei, with his supreme spiritual root, has struggled for many years, finding it difficult to catch even a glimpse of the dao."


    "in the end, it was his senior brother, li changxiao, who exchanged an enlightenment pill within the dao sect, which finally gave him a sliver of opportunity to come into contact with the great dao and achieve void refining."


    "but it became more difficult afterwards. there weren''t that many enlightenment pills for him to consume, allowing him to always stay in the state of merging with the dao and easily comprehend it."


    "limited by resources and talent, the upper limit of ordinary people has already been completely locked."


    "such a rigid dao hierarchy has created a phenomenon where the strong are ever strong and the weak are ever weak, difficult to break."


    "that is why master jian yuanzi said that the only way to break through this rigidity is if an immortal fairy were to go blind and give birth to a taoist body for you, then there might be a chance for rising."


    "after all, sacred, taoist, and immortal bodies are the darlings of the great dao, the kind that are fervently fed, loved so dearly that they are afraid of melting them in their mouths, and frightened of dropping them when held in hands."


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    "while those with supreme spiritual roots or superior root bones are like illegitimate children, foundlings, so despised that even the great dao won''t grant them a glance, which is simply too bullying."


    "yang ji has now achieved a spiritual body. although it cannot compare to sacred, taoist, and immortal bodies, at the very least, he has become intimate with the great dao and accessing it has become much easier."


    "at this moment, he can finally be considered to truly possess some of the conditions of a genius."


    "with the golden finger in hand, his void refining and comprehending of the dao are the stages where he will truly rise and surpass others; his brilliant radiance is about to fully burst forth, unstoppable by anyone."


    "in these three hundred years, aside from obtaining a spiritual body,"


    "both palm taiji and boundless heaven and earth have also been comprehended by him to the stage of perfection."


    "three hundred years, perfecting two supreme divine powers, is extremely terrifying."


    "but that truly reflects the profound foundation of yang ji,"


    "not only does he have the golden finger to guide him and see through everything,"


    "his primordial spirit has condensed no less than eighteen undying holy lights; with a single thought, he can cycle through tens, hundreds of thousands, even millions of times."


    "when encountering problems during comprehension, a single thought allows him to instantaneously analyze it countless times, a feat of terrifying extremes."


    "moreover, his current realm is no longer what it used to be; his cognition, perspective, and understanding of things have increased countless times over."


    "with a different realm, standing high and seeing far, his comprehension of divine skills has naturally become much faster than before."


    "although the two supreme divine powers have been perfected, what regretfully remained for yang ji was that his wuji sword technique was still at the mastery stage."


    "but when he thought about it, he was relieved. after all, this is an immortal technique, filled with profound mysteries and encompassing everything; its difficulty in comprehension is normal."


    "being able to reach mastery was already very satisfying for him." sear?h the nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ("there is one more chapter to follow.")

 Chapter 214 Qingyang Immortal King! Boy, Ive Castrated You

    yang ji collected the supreme dao stone vein and with a shift of his form, he flew out of the secret hall.runes flashed beneath his feet, and with a few steps in the air, he left several ripples of spatial flowers behind and arrived ten thousand miles away in an instant.


    with another move, a few steps shifted his position, and he had already crossed to the edge of the heavenly domain.


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    yang ji couldn''t contain his excitement and clenched his fist slightly, saying, "if i had this kind of speed on the battlefield of inheritances, any xing xiong, shen jun, or even mo wudao would have had to stay behind for me."


    "now that speed is no longer a weakness, once i reach void refining, understand the dao, and condense dao runes, the use of this technique will probably be unbelievably faster."


    "to reach the ends of the earth in one step, and the corners of the sea in two, it might be possible!"


    yang ji''s heart was thrilled as he continuously used "boundless heaven and earth" to traverse the void; with a few flickers of his feet, he had already toured the entire heavenly domain.


    afterward, he performed "infinity in the palm," conjuring a towering hand to grab the sea spirit that was roaming within the heavenly domain.


    at the moment of touching the sea water, a taichi pattern in his palm began to turn, creating a terrifying suction force, and in an instant, that boundless sea disappeared without a trace, captured within his palm and sealed up.


    yang ji withdrew his hand, looked at his palm, and saw a "large sea" wriggling in terror within the palm''s taichi pattern like a small snake.


    rotating from the yang fish to the yin fish, it frantically swam around, but the taichi pattern was flawless, and no matter how it swam, it couldn''t escape and was destined to circle within forever.


    seeing this, yang ji was utterly satisfied with this divine skill.


    to be able to seal such a vast sea with a word was extraordinarily extraordinary, terrifyingly so.


    he thought that with this divine skill in the future, sealing mountains and great peaks would be a trivial matter.


    perhaps hearing yang ji''s laughter, the sea spirit looked up and saw yang ji''s enormous head, towering like a great mountain and looking down at it like a heavenly deity.


    the heart of the sea spirit trembled, realizing it was yang ji who had employed a great divine power to seal it, and it immediately pleaded, "sovereign, xiao hai has been diligent over the past three hundred years, continuously patrolling the heavenly domain, nourishing the immortal mountain, without a hint of laziness, nor offending others, and has not broken any rules of the heavenly domain, in consideration of my hard work, please spare my life, sovereign."


    "who said i was going to kill you? your body is so huge, yet your courage is so small," yang ji couldn''t help but laugh, flipped his hand, and shook the sea spirit out.


    "ah, sovereign, you''re not killing me?" the sea spirit was startled, transformed back into human form, bowed her head to show respect, and while doing so, she couldn''t help but sneak a glance at yang ji''s expression.


    "don''t be afraid, i was just using you to practice my divine skill. i''ve naturally noticed your performance over the past three hundred years; how could i kill you?" yang ji said with a smile.


    "ah, thanks to the sovereign!" the sea spirit''s face brightened with joy, and her heart relaxed.


    "mm, keep up the good work, and i will surely reward you in the future," yang ji said with a smile.


    having said this, with a step, he disappeared into the air.


    "so the sovereign is actually so amiable; i thought he had caught me napping." the sea spirit''s eyes flickered, and she guiltily glanced at the place where yang ji vanished before transforming back into a sea and slipped away.


    yang ji stepped through the void, covering ten thousand miles in one step, and was just about to return to the main hall when he saw a young girl sitting against the wind on a mountain cliff.


    he saw in her eyes the flow of yin yang energies, shooting out like dragons and snakes, vividly intertwining and roaring in the sky, locked in ceaseless combat.


    a faint smile appeared on her face as she controlled the dragons and snakes to dance, seemingly having a lot of fun.


    "she has solidified the yin yang energies into form and can conjure dragons and snakes to run at her whim," thought yang ji. "she has perfected the ''yin yang separation at dawn'' already, and it''s only been three hundred years. is this girl''s comprehension so high?"


    hovering in the sky, yang ji looked down at the ethereal girl below and found her increasingly pleasing to the eye.


    at that moment, a thought struck him, and he flashed into existence behind the girl like a phantom.


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    "who''s there?" the girl had an unexpectedly sharp alertness. she sensed yang ji the moment he landed and turned around quickly.


    "sovereign!" upon seeing yang ji, the wariness on her face vanished, and she hurriedly bowed her head obediently.


    though the young girl did not have the beauty to sink fish and drop geese, she had a fresh and clean look, was extremely pleasing to the eye, and appeared clever and sensible, well-behaved and natural.


    yang ji had a deep impression of her, and after examining her for a moment, he said, "right, i only know that you''re called xiao qing, what''s your full name?"


    "answering the sovereign, my name is qian qing!" the young girl said in a soft, gentle voice.


    "qian qing?" yang ji nodded and said, "i saw you practicing yin yang separation at dawn earlier. you''ve perfected this divine skill. how about the other divine skills? how well are they?"


    "the vertical golden light is also perfected, and as for the other divine skills, i haven''t had time to practice them yet," replied qian qing in a low voice.


    the vertical golden light is perfected as well?


    upon hearing this, yang ji''s mind shook, and he looked deeply at her once more, internally exclaiming that she was a genius.


    perfection of two great divine powers within three hundred years. although not as fast as him, it was undoubtedly an exceptional level of comprehension for a genius.


    yang ji kept a composed appearance, but his heart was aflame, secretly celebrating that he had found a treasure. with such a genius under his wing, given the proper guidance, her future was bound to be limitless.


    he had not expected to find such an outstanding disciple within his own heavenly domain.

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    "perfected two great divine powers within three hundred years, not bad, not bad at all!" yang ji nodded and pointed at her forehead, "your comprehension is decent, you possess the talent for true transmission.i shall bestow upon you a supreme divine power, ''great sword realm art.'' if you can fully comprehend it to perfection within three hundred years, i will grant you another supreme divine power."


    "ah, thank you, sovereign!" qian qing''s expression lit up with joy, and she almost jumped on the spot, her gaze towards yang ji brimming with little stars.


    "this girl isn''t bad, with an excellent comprehension. if she is well-cultivated, she will become your left hand and right arm," the immortal elder said indifferently. explore hidden tales at empire


    "it''s just that her spiritual root is somewhat lacking, the same lower-grade root bone as myself¡ªtruly, the heavens are jealous of the talented! however, she has met me, yang ji; with a lower-grade root bone, i will still shape her."


    yang ji felt gratified thinking of the "creation divine pill" he received as a congratulatory gift from those elders back then. he had intended to bestow it immediately to her to elevate her root bone to supreme grade.


    but then, he reconsidered and put away the thought.


    giving too much, i fear, might affect her temperament. better to go step by step, gradually.


    let her endure the hardship of having a lower-grade root bone to foster a reverent attitude towards cultivation, knowing it''s not easy, and to temper her character, solidify and refine it¡ªthat would be good, too.


    at this moment, yang ji felt what it was like to be a master: as a disciple, you hope for your master to give you everything at once.


    but once the roles are reversed, you think more broadly.


    indeed, once a young man, now the heart has aged.


    "cultivate well and do not disappoint me!" yang ji commanded, hands clasped behind his back and with an authoritative tone.


    "yes, sovereign!" upon hearing these words, qian qing immediately reined in her smile, a rare seriousness appearing in her eyes.


    yang ji did not know that this seemingly casual word of encouragement would have such a profound impact on the young girl. s~ea??h the novel(f~)ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    in the following three hundred years, her journey would not only be for herself but also for the person who had placed expectations on her!


    ...


    yang ji left, departing from the heavenly domain and the sect.


    he traveled through the teleportation array to the thousand-islands sea area, the canglan sect.


    he left behind ten enlightenment tea leaves!


    with the enlightenment tea leaves, elder bai mei could easily enter the state of fusion with the dao and comprehend the great dao.


    as for how far he could go afterward, that would depend on the elder''s own fortune.


    the remaining enlightenment tea leaves could be kept for the sect''s future use. when his master, jian yuanzi, reached the peak of the divine transformation, the enlightenment tea could then be used for fusing with the dao and, subsequently, for breakthrough into void refining.


    beyond that, yang ji left a superior dao stone vein, sealing it in the deepest part of the sect.


    it was reserved for use by the canglan sect''s cultivators who were at or above the divinity transformation level.


    as for other resources, yang ji did not leave much behind.


    because both he and his senior brother, li changxiao, had achieved true transmission, the medicine pills and magical treasures that the wuji dao sect bestowed upon the canglan sect every year were in vast quantities, enough to support the sect''s foundation.


    now, what was lacking was people.


    the extent of the canglan sect''s future prosperity was up to the generations to come.


    having done all this, yang ji returned to the wuji dao sect.


    as soon as he flew into the main hall, he saw bai bi smiling, having been waiting there for a long time.


    "our first true transmission has reached three hundred years; can we set off now?" she asked.


    "fine, i shall indulge you," yang ji laughed.


    "what do you mean indulge me? with the immortal king''s inheritance at stake, don''t you also crave it?" bai bi glared at him.


    yang ji chuckled and asked, "so? you plan to just go like this, not bringing any experts to escort and protect you?"


    "this matter is secretive. it''s better for just the two of us to go, less eyes to pry," bai bi whispered.


    "alright!" yang ji nodded.


    then without hesitation, he led bai bi into the secret hall. the two took out their respective qingyang keys.


    at the very moment they were taken out, the two keys underwent a transformation, their surfaces suddenly glowing with a green light. as if drawn by some force, they escaped their owners'' grasps uncontrollably and, with a bang, merged together.


    it was then that, bathed in the green light, both sensed something beyond themselves.


    that sense came from somewhere out in the world.


    the two exchanged glances, joy evident on their faces as they simultaneously said, "qingyang immortal mansion!"


    "let''s go!" after separating the keys, yang ji and bai bi flew out of the grand hall, out of the wuji dao sect, toward the source of their feeling.


    after using the series of teleportation arrays along the way, in about ten days or so, they left the territory of the wuji dao sect.


    without the arrays, they continued to fly for several years until they reached a deserted mountainous land.


    the taichu world was vast, and many areas remained untouched by humans, like the region beneath them. within tens of millions of miles, there were no signs of human life, making it a desolate and bitter land.


    in places like this, where spiritual energy wasn''t plentiful¡ªor even completely absent¡ªcultivators rarely ventured.


    because generally speaking, without spiritual energy, it means no precious herbs and treasures, and thus, there''s no point in exploration.


    it was only because of the keys'' guidance that they had arrived here.


    this place belonged to neither the ten great dao sects nor the ten great demon sects, or any sect at all. not even commoners lived here; it was a deep forest and old woods, with only scattered clouds and an incredible silence.


    "this is just an ordinary wilderness; i didn''t expect qingyang immortal king''s inheritance to be here," bai bi exclaimed in surprise.


    "no, this place is not simple. deep in the earth here, there is a spatial fault. it isn''t noticeable on the surface, but if one understands a little about geomancy, they could discern something. high mountains surround this area and yet there is a depression in this basin alone. moreover, this territory covering tens of millions of miles possesses not a trace of spiritual energy.


    what appears to be a barren land is actually a gathering place for spiritual energy; all the energy is beneath this basin. most likely, it''s due to a ploy executed by qingyang immortal king in ancient times," yang ji looked down and perceived it all.

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    "you understand fengshui?" bai bi expressed her surprise."a little bit! the immortal mansion is right below us. come on, let''s go down!" said yang ji as he turned into a streak of flowing light along with bai bi. using divine skills, they pierced through the soil like earth dragons, quickly descending tens of thousands of miles.


    at that moment, whoosh! as they passed through one more layer, the soil in front of them suddenly collapsed, and they both felt their bodies lighten as they came upon a spacious area beneath the earth, devoid of any dirt.


    before their eyes stood a huge ancient bronze gate, towering and majestic, exuding the essence of ages past like a heavenly gate, standing an astonishing ninety thousand feet tall.


    yang ji and bai bi, standing at its foot, felt particularly diminutive.


    "the aura emanating from this bronze gate is identical to that of the qingyang key. this is indeed the qingyang immortal mansion!" bai bi exclaimed with delight.


    "i didn''t expect to find the immortal mansion so easily. this inheritance has come too readily," yang ji said with a satisfied smile. sear?h the n??el fire.n§×t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "hmph, it''s still not certain whose opportunity it will be," bai bi said with a glance at him, feeling unconvinced.


    "relax, what kind of relationship do we have? if i receive the inheritance, i''ll definitely give you a share of it. i won''t let you come here for nothing," yang ji confidently reassured her. with his achievement as the foremost true disciple and the destiny of the myriad realms behind him, wasn''t this opportunity within easy reach?


    he already considered it as good as his.


    bai bi frowned slightly, feeling somewhat disheartened at the time.


    "don''t be upset. at worst, i''ll give you a thirty percent share. that''s fair enough, right?" yang ji said, patting her shoulder with a smile.


    "the qingyang key was first discovered by me. i should be the most suitable person for the inheritance, and luck should favor me. don''t be too smug just yet," bai bi retorted with a twitch of her delicate nose, suddenly lifting her tender chin in confidence. explore hidden tales at empire


    "alright, let''s open the bronze gate and see for whom the inheritance is meant," yang ji replied with a smile, flying to the left side of the gate and placing the qingyang key into the left slot.


    bai bi also moved, placing her qingyang key into the right slot.


    no sooner had the two keys been placed than the entire bronze gate began to emit a green light. with a rumbling sound as if heaven and earth were trembling, the gate slowly opened, revealing the mysterious inner hall.


    at that very moment, a certain great figure in the immortal realm suddenly opened his eyes, a smile crossed his face, and his figure vanished in a flash.


    after the bronze gate was fully opened, yang ji and bai bi slowly walked inside.


    upon entering, they saw that behind the gate was an enclosed space with no passage beyond, no cosmos contained within, merely a king''s throne standing in the center, with nothing much else around.


    clean!


    this was their first impression.


    the second impression was still of cleanliness!


    the place was empty, devoid of any treasures.


    even the king''s throne was made of ordinary bronze and was not a magical treasure.


    the only thing of slight value was that the floor was paved with supreme spirit stones.


    but were they the kind of people who needed this small amount of money?


    as they exchanged glances, they couldn''t help feeling utterly perplexed. was this truly the qingyang immortal mansion?


    or had someone already beaten them here and taken all the treasures?


    just as they were deeply puzzled, suddenly, an old man''s laughter echoed within the hall: "hahahaha, my disciple, you''ve finally arrived."


    at once, the entire hall filled with the essence of the dao, blossoming dao flowers, wafting fragrances, resonating great dao, and melodious immortal music.


    faced with such phenomena, yang ji and bai bi were shaken to their cores. when they looked up again, they saw an old man with an air of immortality and goat-like features, white-haired and bearded, sitting upright on the bronze king''s throne.


    behind his head flickered rings of undying immortal light, and the powerful aura he emitted was something yang ji had only felt in the presence of the changyi immortal king.


    overcome with excitement, yang ji and bai bi exchanged glances and both bowed at the same time: "we pay our respects to the immortal king!"


    "very good, very good, two have come at once, full of spirit, eyes shining with spiritual light, both excellent seedlings," the qingyang immortal king said as his tone changed, laughing, "however, i have only one inheritance, meaning i can only take one disciple. give me a simple self-introduction."


    "come on, you go first!" he first looked towards yang ji.


    "immortal king, my name is yang ji, a disciple of the wuji dao sect from the lower realm. three hundred years ago, i just claimed the foremost true disciple title during the assessments," yang ji replied respectfully.


    "oh? the foremost true disciple?" upon hearing this, the qingyang immortal king''s demeanor changed, a glint appeared in his eyes, and he could not take his gaze off yang ji.


    it was evident he was considering taking yang ji as his disciple.


    "not bad, not bad at all. i did not expect you to be the foremost true disciple, a seedling of an immortal king. even in the immortal realm, you would be an extraordinary talent," the qingyang immortal king praised without stinginess, growing fonder of yang ji the more he looked, with the smile on his face deepening."


    seeing the qingyang immortal king''s demeanor, bai bi couldn''t help but frown in distress.


    "your primordial spirit has condensed eighteen rings of holy light, your mind is unparalleled, supreme divine power is perfected in as many as eight, and the mastery of great divine powers is complete in several dozen. at such a young age, to have comprehended so many divine skills, it seems your understanding is exceptionally profound. good, good!"


    the qingyang immortal king''s eyes shone with satisfaction, even more pleased, "your innate talent is only that of a spiritual body, which is a bit lacking, but this is not a problem at all. swallow a single immortal pill and i guarantee it will elevate your talent to that of an immortal body."

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    "indeed, indeed, let me take another look at your destiny and causality!"qingyang immortal king had no idea until he looked, and what he saw shocked him. he exclaimed in his heart, "my goodness, this kid is a troublemaker. the causality is so thick i can hardly see his face. one of those causalities made my divine sense tremble merely at a glance. what kind of being has this kid provoked?"


    "i absolutely cannot take this boy as my disciple. if i attract trouble, it could involve me, and then the immortal king dao fruit that i''ve worked so hard to achieve would be destroyed in an instant."


    "not only must i not take this child as a disciple, but i must also distance myself from him."


    "compared to that troublemaker, this girl by his side looks much more pleasing. she doesn''t carry too much causality, and the most significant one is from me. not only is she good-looking, but she also has the nine spirit immortal body, very good!"


    seeing qingyang immortal king suddenly smile at her appreciatively, bai bi couldn''t help but be stunned.


    yang ji was also stunned. not only stunned, but also dumbfounded.


    he hadn''t expected qingyang immortal king to be such a coward. merely seeing the causality he carried, even a mighty immortal king trembled with fear.


    is this really an undying immortal king?


    "what''s the good of acknowledging him as a master? with such material, a punch from me, and he would have to spend tens of thousands of years healing in the great dao. let me out, i''ll pass on to you the invincible immortal law, and i guarantee you''ll be unrivaled in the world," the rotten wooden box took the opportunity to tempt.


    "ahem, girl, i intend to take you as my disciple. would you like to accept me as your master?" qingyang immortal king directly ignored yang ji and instead spoke to bai bi with a genial smile.


    not understanding the situation, bai bi was taken aback, but she reacted swiftly, overwhelmed with joy, she bowed immediately, "disciple is willing!"


    "immortal king, what about me?" yang ji asked, taken aback.


    "you? what about you? go back wherever you came from!" qingyang immortal king suddenly showed his sternness.


    "..." yang ji was dumbfounded, not expecting qingyang immortal king to be so heartless and flip his attitude so quickly.


    "..." bai bi, too, was baffled, not understanding why qingyang immortal king changed so abruptly. she could only secretly guess, was it because yang ji had only a few strands of destiny, which made the immortal king give up on him?


    what she didn''t know was that it was yang ji''s causality that had scared qingyang immortal king so much.


    "a mighty immortal king, why such a coward?" yang ji couldn''t help but feel indignant internally.


    "hehe, these ordinary immortal kings are like this. having finally achieved the undying immortal king dao fruit, of course, they want to enjoy their immortal lives and have not yet had their fill of being worshipped. who would dare risk even the slightest danger?" the rotten wooden box said with disdain.


    "disciple, this ring is the legacy i give to you; all treasures are inside!" qingyang immortal king said with a smile, as he took out a bronze ring and handed it to bai bi.


    "thank you, master!" bai bi took it and smiled radiantly.


    "immortal king, what about me, the immortal pill you mentioned earlier..." yang ji spoke up tentatively.


    "hm? you''re still here?" qingyang immortal king gave him a long look, withdrew his hand quietly, and muttered to himself, "no, i can''t act. if i do, i''d taint myself with his ominous causality. yes, i must be cautious."


    "great immortal king, i too am a keyholder by fate, at least give me some benefits," yang ji weakly looked at him.


    "ah, you lad, what a nuisance!" qingyang immortal king said, somewhat irritably, and waved his hand, "alright, alright, precious disciple, just give him something to send him on his way."


    "help me look, see if there is a time stone, see if there is an immortal pill that can enhance the spiritual root!" yang ji''s heart leaped with joy, and he looked at bai bi with eager pleading.


    "hahahaha, yang ji, you also have today. you were so confident before," bai bi laughed triumphantly, and her divine sense entered the ring, saying softly, "eh, it just so happens there''s a time stone."


    she deftly pulled out a fist-sized, multicolored time stone and handed it to yang ji, saying with a smile, "here, this is the time stone you''ve been searching for so long. i''m giving it to you, and you owe me a favor."


    "alright, i''ll remember this favor!" yang ji, overjoyed, quickly took the time stone and again asked with a pleasing face, "bi''er, help me look again, see if there is an immortal pill that can enhance the spiritual root. i''ll owe you another favor."


    "what? bi''er?" qingyang immortal king heard this and raised his eyebrows, immediately growing angry, and scolded yang ji, "you brat, i warn you, don''t harbor any thoughts about my precious disciple, or i''ll castrate you!" sear?h the n?vel?ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    yang ji felt a shiver down below, and he, too, became angry, but with the situation being beyond his control, he dared not vent his frustration.


    "no, no, this kid hanging around my disciple would be a disaster, thankfully the causality is not deeply entwined; otherwise, it would be troublesome," qingyang immortal king frowned, muttering to himself, as if he''d thought of a solution, he suddenly looked up at yang ji.


    "hey, immortal king, what are you thinking? don''t, please don''t do that!" seeing the information that appeared above qingyang immortal king''s head, yang ji got up in a fright, his face turning pale. stay connected through empire


    "sigh, forget it, forget it, i won''t castrate you, lad, to avoid the ominous. i''ll just send you to some other place, far away from my disciple," qingyang immortal king said, and with that, he patted yang ji.


    with a scream of "ah", yang ji turned into a tiny speck of light, pierced through the barrier, and flew out of the taichu world to who knows where.


    "ah, master, he, where did you send him?" bai bi wrinkled her nose, a trace of worry appearing on her face.


    "him? i sent him to a place very, very far away. don''t worry, disciple, he will not come to bother you," qingyang immortal king said with a kindly smile.

 Chapter 216 Five People Under the Immortal King Stele, Shattering Mahayana with a Single Punch

    in order not to attract attention, yang ji used the thousand transformations technique of the heavenly demons and turned into a tiny speck of dust before flying into the gateway of the small world.a sensation of spatial transition arose, and after passing through the hazy mist of light, a tall mountain came into view.


    perched upon the mountain cliffs were about a dozen cultivators.


    the moment yang ji flew through the mist of light, the cultivators all stirred with excitement, and in a flash, they all came forward to greet him.


    "elder, elder, please wait a moment!"


    "hmm?" yang ji felt puzzled and turned to look, murmuring, "are they calling for me?"


    at that moment, he was in the form of a speck of dust, floating in the air, hardly noticeable.


    the cultivators'' cultivation ranged from foundation establishment to nascent soul; yang ji had gathered from the information outside that, given their cultivation, they shouldn''t have been able to detect his transformation.


    "hehe, elder, are you wondering how we could have possibly noticed you?" the group of cultivators respectfully stopped near yang ji and smiled.


    "oh? tell me, how did you discover me?" once yang ji confirmed they were speaking to him, he no longer hid his presence and revealed his true form.


    "elder might not be aware, but anyone who enters this world for the first time, no matter how they transform, will revert to their original form for an instant as they pass through the mist, making them visible to us," explained a rather slick-looking elder with a chuckle.


    "oh? why is that?" yang ji was astonished.


    "it''s due to the rules of this small world. in fact, it''s so that we can successfully guide elders like you. the gateway to the small world is wide open precisely to attract outsiders," the elder said with a low laugh.


    "guide?" yang ji paused for a moment.


    "we are all guides of this world. in fact, this world is a place of inheritance, a legacy left by the immortals of the heavens," the old man said with a smile.


    "oh? there are such overt places of immortal heritage?" yang ji was taken aback, understanding that the elder wasn''t lying. at a glance, he too began to entertain the possibility.


    "there are quite a few such places of immortal heritage in the immortal realm. in truth, it''s also a way to find those who are fated. if you weren''t fated to come here, even if the gateway to the small world was wide open, you wouldn''t know of this place," the immortal elder said indifferently.


    "that''s true! it seems that the fortunes of the myriad realms bestowed upon me by the changyi immortal king have taken effect. i missed the legacy of the qingyang immortal king, but unexpectedly, i''ve stumbled upon another immortal heritage here. it''s indeed a case of losing one thing only to gain another! it seems that all chances and fortunes can''t be forced.


    what''s not yours will not be yours, even if it''s right in front of your mouth!"


    yang ji felt a hint of enlightenment rising within him and looked at the elder in front of him, asking, "where is this place of immortal heritage?" sea??h th§× novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "hehe, we can take the elder there, but please, considering our difficult cultivation, reward us with a small fee for guiding the way," the elder said with a low chuckle, his face full of eagerness.


    "no wonder they were so eager and their smiles so bright; they had such motives!" yang ji understood and nodded, not being stingy. he immediately took out fifteen bottles of divine transformation pills.


    "here are fifteen bottles of divine transformation pills, which can save you decades of arduous cultivation."


    as he spoke, he flicked his fingers, and the medicine pills fell into their hands.


    "thank you, elder, thank you, elder!" the people were overjoyed as if they had obtained a supreme treasure.


    this starry sky was a barren land with sparse spiritual energy. the spiritual energy within this small world was not particularly rich, suggesting that the cultivation limit of the cultivators here wasn''t very high, probably only up to divinity transformation.


    fifteen bottles of divine transformation pills, even in the taichu world, were extremely precious; at first, even yang ji hadn''t had the opportunity to use them, it was only in recent years that he could afford them.


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    "let''s go!" yang ji gestured for him to lead the way.


    "hehe, follow me, elder!" the elder happily pocketed the medicine pills and shifted forward instantly.


    yang ji followed closely behind, observing the surrounding environment while also keeping an eye on the information displayed above the elder''s head, maintaining a sense of caution in his heart.


    the elder, being of the nascent soul stage, was quite fast. they passed through endless mountains and parted endless mists, the scenery of the small world constantly changing beneath them.


    after half a day, the elder brought yang ji to the base of a rugged mountain studded with strange rocks.


    this stone mountain stood amid many grassy and verdant immortal mountains, towering a thousand feet high, with not a single blade of grass or tree, only fierce-looking rocks and smooth, mirror-like meditation platforms.


    at the summit stood a tall stele, emitting faint multi-colored immortal light, covered with endless immortal family runes. like sentient small dragons and snakes, they circulated ceaselessly within the stele, emitting endless paths of enlightenment.


    sitting at the foot of the stele was an elder dressed in a black golden dao robe, with a youthful appearance despite his white hair, full of vigor. he sat there like an ancient stone, his robe fluttering in the breeze, emanating a profound sense of the dao, a true image of an ethereal hermit.


    on a meditation platform one level below him sat another elder.


    in contrast to the former''s intense immortal aura, this elder exuded a sense of dominating power. his white hair, flashing like lightning, was coiled behind his head, complementing his generous white beard. his eyebrows were like swords, and time had left bold and brash marks upon him.


    below him, on the next level platform, was a middle-aged man, with thick eyebrows and a presence as stable as a mountain. he sat immovable, his hands resting on his knees as though he was holding down the heavens and the earth.


    on the platform below the middle-aged man sat a man with an exceptional aura, appearing like an exiled immortal. he sat there quietly, as if the whole world paled in his presence.

 Chapter 216 Five People Under the Immortal King Stele, One Punch Shatters Mahayana Surprise - Part 2

    beneath the man, sat a youth. he had a tranquil and refined temperament, exuding an unbeatable aura, as if the great dao was non-contentious, yet it resided firmly within his heart.both the stele and the people profoundly shocked yang ji.


    that stele was actually the "immortal king stele"!


    an inheritance left by an immortal king¡ªthis was something he had never imagined at all. he had thought it was merely a red dust immortal''s legacy, but it turned out to be a tremendous fortune left by an immortal king.


    as for the person, that elder with the appearance of an immortal sage was indeed a powerful red dust immortal.


    that elder with the imposing vibe was actually a powerful nine tribulations immortal.


    that middle-aged man, imposing as a mountain, was a top mahayana practitioner.


    that man with the air of a banished celestial was at the nascent soul peak.


    that youth, tranquil and non-contentious, bearing the great dao in his heart, was at the void refining peak.


    these five, in yang ji''s perception, were all geniuses among geniuses, existences powerful to the extreme.


    they were all invincible figures like mu yuan the great sage, wuji zi, and wang tianli.


    these five were undoubtedly dao children, beings who had definitely slain the dao calamity, for the origin dao essence in them was too dense, far stronger than that of their ordinary peers.


    towards the arrival of yang ji and his companion, they paid no attention, not even fluttering an eyelid, immersed under the dao essence emanating from the stele, quietly contemplating the profoundness of the great dao.


    "who are they?" yang ji transmitted his voice to the smooth-faced elder.


    "senior, they are all people with predestined ties to the immortal inheritance, just like you, all coming from the outside world. they are all true successors who have comprehended a trace of the stele''s mysteries, which is why they can sit upon the stone platforms on stone mountain."


    the elder transmitted his voice and continued, "there are not few predestined individuals who have entered this small world, but only these five truly managed to comprehend a glimpse of the mysteries and become successors."


    "oh?" yang ji was taken aback and looked up at them.


    "all inheritances in this world stress the importance of fate. some have good talents and high comprehension, but without fate, they are not destined to obtain the inheritance. since you''ve made it here, you too are a person of fate, try to comprehend it first." the immortal elder transmitted his voice. experience exclusive tales on empire


    yang ji nodded and handed a bottle of divine transformation pills backhand to the smooth-faced elder: "thank you for guiding the way."


    "thank you, senior, thank you!" the elder was overjoyed and transmitted his voice repeatedly, "i won''t disturb the senior''s acquisition of the inheritance. if there is anything you need, just command me. i''ll be just above, on the cliff front."


    "hmm!" yang ji nodded.


    the elder bowed slightly, then turned and flew back the way he came.


    arriving at the base of the towering stone mountain, yang ji looked up to encounter the "dao principles barrier!"


    he reached out and touched it, only to find an invisible air wall in front of him as if it had appeared from nothing, blocking him, preventing him from climbing stone mountain and sitting atop the stone platform.


    the stone steps numbered six in total, each tier housing hundreds of platforms. the higher up one went, the denser the dao essence, presumably offering more profound mysteries to comprehend.


    at this moment, the first tier was empty. yang ji wanted to find a platform to sit on the first tier but was thwarted by the "dao principles barrier!" thus, he could only sit outside of the barrier.


    one year.


    two years.


    three years.


    time slowly passed.


    he basked in the dao essence, five years ticking away.


    it was during this year that he harvested the fruits of his immersion, managing to comprehend an art technique that stirred immense excitement within him¡ªan immortal technique.


    it was called¡ªprimordial annihilation!


    with one punch, everything within the range of its intent¡ªtime, space, destiny, causality... all things of this world¡ªwould face annihilation.


    this immortal technique originated from the path of destruction and was a technique of terrific destructive power.


    yang ji was overjoyed. it was at this moment, as a trace of the profound runes of "primordial annihilation" imprinted deep within his soul, that with a buzz! a slight vibration, the "dao principles barrier" blocking his path vanished.


    it was also at this time that the five people on stone mountain were suddenly aware, their eyes opening slightly to look downwards.


    in their expressions was a trace of surprise, astonishment, and even a hint of admiration.


    after one glance, they withdrew their gazes and once again closed their eyes, continuing to contemplate the mysteries.


    delighted in his heart, with the dao principles barrier gone, yang ji ascended stone mountain and sat upon a platform on the first tier.


    here, the dao essence was even more concentrated, allowing him to more easily comprehend the immortal technique "primordial annihilation."


    this technique was merely at the entry-level, having understood just a trace of its mystery. he still needed much time to grasp it further.


    and so, time laboriously crept along.


    one year.


    two years.


    three years.


    ten years flew by in a fleeting moment.


    it was during this year that a plaintive scream shattered the silence.


    "seniors!"


    "seniors!"


    "i beg you to save us!"


    "a gang of star bandits have invaded this small world, intending to plunder everything and enslave the people! please, show mercy and save us!" the smooth-faced elder cried out with a pale face, flying over in panic. sear?h the n?vel_fire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "what a barren small world, could there be any powerful experts? no one can save you. perfect, i''ll take you all captive as well!" a scornful laugh came from afar, and a black dot swiftly enlarged in the void.


    the man had a high nose and broad face, exuding an imposing aura. his upright stature radiated a fierce and ferocious air, revealing the aura of a fierce bandit who had killed countless people.


    the presence radiating from him was powerful, placing him at the peak of divine transformation, almost rivaling a true transmission.


    "huh?" as the burly man flew towards them, he instantly noticed yang ji and the other six, seated motionless upon stone mountain, hiding their aura completely. for a moment, he stopped in place, examining them intently.

 Chapter 216 Five People Under the Immortal King Stele, One Punch Shatters Mahayana Surprise - Part 3

    "kill him!" suddenly, an elder with a dominating aura abruptly spoke."junior brother, see him off!" on the second stone platform, the young man with a tranquil demeanor revealed a hint of a smile and calmly said.


    "junior brother?" yang ji was momentarily stunned. there was no one else around, and since he was at the very bottom, it was clear that the young man was talking to him, referring to him as ''junior brother''?


    "you have comprehended the immortal king stele together, gaining insight into its techniques, which, in some sense, makes you fellow disciples." the immortal elder spoke indifferently.


    yang ji nodded in realization, feeling slightly surprised in his heart. he then willingly stood up, stepping into the void, and slowly made his way toward the burly man.


    "kill me? hahaha..." the burly man laughed wildly, "i am a member of the slaughter god alliance. do you dare to touch me? you mid-divinity transformation stage brat, you have no idea what''s coming for you. you''re actually standing before me, courting death. very well, today i will pluck your world crystal barrier piece by piece.


    it won''t be a wasted trip."


    while he spoke, he sent a palm strike across the void towards yang ji.


    whoosh!


    this palm strike was terrifyingly powerful. a yellow stream of energy, like the yellow springs itself, stretched across the sky, instantly transforming into a raging bull charging forward.


    underneath its hooves, many runes rotated, emitting a fearsome aura that seemed to trample everything underfoot, strangely similar to bai xiang''s "world-stabilizing foot."


    the bull''s hooves appeared capable of trampling the heavens, fierce like a prison, deep as the sea, overwhelming and wild.


    one could imagine that an ordinary person under those hooves would be crushed, its aura locking in the surroundings, leaving no chance of escape.


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    but yang ji was no ordinary person. as he looked up, a sharp light shot from his eyes.


    he stepped forward, and the void trembled with him. the world fist was unleashed with a bang! the raging bull exploded, turning into a rain of vital energy light that dispersed.


    "what?" the burly man''s pupils shrank. before he could fully register his surprise, yang ji had already used boundless heaven and earth to step in front of him, the world fist mercilessly pounding down.


    bang!


    blood rained down.


    yang ji extended his hand, and in a moment, the palm taiji sealed the blood rain.


    having slain the man, he didn''t stop; his steps shifted, covering vast distances in a single stride, rapidly appearing on the cliff opposite the minor world gateway.


    yin yang separation at dawn was executed. the star bandits who were guarding the guiding cultivators all stiffened, their eyes turning pale and empty before they fell down.


    with a single move, yang ji took care of everyone, then took a few steps back into the void, returning to stone mountain where he once again sat down on the stone platform.


    "all is well now, you may go back!" he said to the sleek elder indifferently.


    "ah?" the sleek elder was still in shock, and only snapped out of it when he heard yang ji''s voice.


    "incredible! so powerful! a peak of the divine transformation, quelled with just one punch!"


    the sleek elder was immensely shocked; he had no idea of the existence he was in the presence of. a brute like the burly man, a hundred of them wouldn''t be enough for yang ji to slaughter.


    not only was he shocked, but yang ji''s actions also caused a flicker of surprise in the eyes of the five above, although it seemed to be... within expectations. how could someone who could comprehend immortal techniques within a mere five years be ordinary?


    if he were just anyone, he would not be worthy of sitting with them on top of stone mountain.


    ...


    the sleek elder left, and the world returned to its previous quiet.


    time gradually slipped by.


    one year.


    two years.


    three years.


    another five years passed.


    before he knew it, yang ji had been in this world for a full twenty years.


    it was on this day that a layer of immortal light suddenly radiated from his body, resonating with the stele. the "primordial annihilation" was comprehended to mastery at that moment.


    a single immortal technique, mastered in a mere twenty short years.


    at this moment, the five people on stone mountain finally felt yang ji''s heaven-defying comprehension, which was far too extraordinary.


    although everyone was a prodigious talent of the dao child level, yang ji''s performance...seemed even more terrifying, causing all of them to take notice.


    yang ji''s heart overflowed with joy, confident that given time, he could completely understand this immortal technique beneath the immortal king stele.


    what an earth-shattering fortune!


    with this primordial annihilation technique, his foundation would become even stronger, and facing the dao calamity in the future would be more at ease.


    "as long as i comprehend this immortal technique to a minor degree of proficiency, i should be able to ascend to the second-tier stone platform. the thicker dao essence there will make comprehension even faster!" yang ji thought with excitement. s§×ar?h the n??elfir§×.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    just as he was preparing to delve deeper into his comprehension, a sudden sense of alarm surged in his heart.


    yang ji abruptly turned his head, looking towards the minor world gateway, where an unwelcome message appeared.


    [murderous intent!]


    [yaksha great vehicle!]


    "not good, he has caught up; how could he have calculated my whereabouts again?" yang ji''s complexion changed.


    "hehe, little brother, we meet again. this time there are no spatial streams nearby for you to escape into; how will you run?" the voice of the yaksha great vehicle was still outside the minor world gateway, but the figure had already appeared in front of yang ji.


    yang ji''s expression darkened, prepared to fight to the death, intending to use the power of the wings of time-space to flee from here, but just as he was about to rise, he was pressed down by a profound, large hand.


    "just focus on comprehending; i''ll handle him!"


    the middle-aged man, whose presence was as firm as a mountain, had appeared in front of yang ji without anyone noticing, his profound figure shielding yang ji from the top-ranked great vehicle of the yaksha, instilling an inexplicable sense of security in him.


    "who are you?" the yaksha great vehicle''s expression became slightly tense as he saw the middle-aged man, as well as the other four people on stone mountain.


    "this punch of mine is called ''pinnacle crush''! if you withstand it without dying, i may let you leave," the middle-aged man said calmly, ignoring the question.


    "what a huge joke!" the yaksha great vehicle erupted into furious laughter, "you are also but a great vehicle, and yet you make such wild statements, delusional about defeating me with a single punch? even a true immortal arriving here wouldn''t boast as much as you!"


    "great vehicles also differ in levels. watch closely, this punch of mine!" the middle-aged man did not wish to talk more, and with a clench of his fist, the space around immediately collapsed, a rolling tide of pulverizing intent surged like the sea, turning into gales tearing in all directions.


    just the gesture of clenching his fist had unleashed such terrifying might, causing the yaksha great vehicle''s complexion to drastically change, and he bellowed, "night emperor divine fist!"


    he took the initiative to attack, throwing a punch that turned into an invincible emperor, looking down upon the myriad realms, with supreme majesty, charging towards the middle-aged man.


    "crush!" the middle-aged man said indifferently, throwing his punch. a terrifying intent swirled through heaven and earth, instantly causing a cataclysmic collapse of primal energies, shattering the very vacuum and everything therein, causing the night emperor divine fist to disintegrate on the spot.


    the eyes of the yaksha great vehicle nearly split with terror as he realized that limbs with the immortal body, once pulverized by that punch''s intent, could no longer regenerate.


    this discovery sent shivers through his soul!


    if he were to take this punch, he would surely die on the spot, regardless of his immortal body!


    the punch was too horrific, pulverizing all matter, all vitality, everything in existence.


    "ah!" the yaksha great vehicle, faced with a desperate choice, let out a scream, turned his finger into a blade and, in an instant, amputated his arm at the base to prevent the spread of the crushing force.


    such a decisive amputation seriously injured his vitality. he turned and fled without a moment''s hesitation.


    he knew that the man before him truly had the power to kill him!


    the visage of the yaksha great vehicle was filled with an unprecedented fear as he transformed into a streak of light and bolted out of that minor world, not wanting to stay for a moment longer.


    "this, him, i!" the belated figure enrobed in black pointed at the yaksha great vehicle who flew past him in shock. although he arrived just a step behind, he had witnessed the exchange between the two and was momentarily petrified, uncertain whether to advance or retreat.


    entering would mean death!


    the figures in black robes looked at the minor world for a moment, and despite immense reluctance, they made the wisest choice.


    they gave up the pursuit of yang ji, turned around, and disappeared far into the starry sky.


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 Chapter 217 I Also Want to Go with the Eldest Senior Brother, Supreme Guest Elder

    ```with just one move, he frightened away the yaksha clan expert, who was also a top-tier mahayana. truly invincible.


    "teacher... senior brother, your ''extreme point shatter'' is really powerful," yang ji relaxed inwardly and quickly transformed into an adoring junior brother, moving forward with a smile to offer his compliments.


    "the ''primordial annihilation'' you''ve comprehended is not bad either. like my ''extreme point shatter'', both are immortal techniques derived from this stele. study it well, and when you reach my level of cultivation, you too can shatter it with one punch!


    oh right, from now on just call me senior brother, no need to call me senior." the middle-aged man patted yang ji''s shoulder before returning to the stone platform.


    "yang ji, they''re willing to take action for you, which means they recognize you. with these several experts by your side, who would dare to trouble you in the future?" the immortal elder communicated telepathically.


    "it seems this is my chance!" yang ji said with a smile, casting a grateful look at the five experts.


    "primordial annihilation? extreme point shatter? could it be that person?" suddenly, the rot wooden box muttered to himself.


    "senior, who exactly?" yang ji asked curiously.


    "unspeakable, unthinkably, this person is somewhat extraordinary, and we have some grievances. if i were to inadvertently think of his true name, i estimate he would sense me, and then my situation would probably be dire," confessed the rot wooden box with some trepidation, "his techniques are quite formidable, all of them are immortal techniques with extreme lethality.


    even in the immortal realm people wish to learn but can''t, yet he has actually established a legacy stone stele in this lower realm. interesting indeed."


    "oh?" hearing what the rot wooden box said, yang ji was quite curious, wanting to see the information displayed above his head but also not daring to look.


    fearful that just like the rot wooden box said, thinking or speaking his true name might allow that person to sense him from afar.


    if he really did come to take the rot wooden box away, it would indeed be... a great loss.


    after all, yang ji was still coveting the invincible immortal techniques and the evil ancestor true scripture that the rot wooden box possessed.


    right then and there, he resisted the urge to look while his heart couldn''t help but be wildly agitated.


    the person even the rot wooden box holds in awe must certainly be a giant immortal king with invincible immortal techniques, maybe even a supreme titan.


    such a figure would be far stronger than ordinary immortal kings like qingyang immortal king, those who fear death. the immortal techniques left behind by such a person would certainly be extraordinary. discover exclusive tales on empire


    no wonder the yaksha clan''s top mahayana, using the immortal technique ''night emperor divine fist'' against ''extreme point shatter'', was so easily defeated.


    i expect the creator of that night emperor divine fist, in terms of his mastery of the great dao, falls far short compared to that figure.


    in this moment, yang ji was immensely relieved. thankfully, he didn''t receive the inheritance of that old goat qingyang immortal king. if he had learned the techniques created by him, he probably would have been tainted with his fearfulness, and his invincible aura might have been eroded away. s§×ar?h the n??efire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    at this moment, he couldn''t help but feel a silent sigh for bai bi.


    in the blink of an eye, he was smiling again and sat back on the stone platform, continuing to study the immortal techniques conveyed within.


    time flew like a shuttle, swift as an arrow.


    another thirty years passed in the blink of an eye.


    during these thirty years, the smooth-skinned elder occasionally brought destined people here, but none could truly comprehend the techniques from the stele. it was too difficult.


    how could people lacking in understanding ever hope to comprehend it?


    not to mention invincible immortal techniques, even ordinary immortal techniques were beyond their grasp.


    ...


    years passed, one after another.


    in the blink of an eye, another fifty years went by.


    yang ji had now spent a full hundred years in this small world.


    in those hundred years, he had successfully brought ''primordial annihilation'' to the minor achievement stage, yet he still was unable to ascend to the second layer of stone platforms.


    it was on this very day, in this very year, that the five individuals on the stone platforms all opened their eyes simultaneously, standing up in a rare move, and descended from stone mountain.


    "little junior brother, don''t just stand there, come down the mountain!" the young man with the tranquil demeanor passed by yang ji, patting his shoulder.


    "senior brother, why is this happening?" yang ji was puzzled but seeing everyone rise and descend from stone mountain, he followed suit.


    "this small world is about to close. we must leave," the young man explained.


    "about to close?" yang ji was confused.


    "this small world opens once every eight hundred years, and after eight hundred years, it will conceal itself, only to reappear in the next cycle. and to allow more fated individuals to see it, the location of the small world is unknown; it will randomly appear somewhere in the myriad realms," the young man said.


    "is that so?" yang ji looked towards the stone stele, feeling somewhat reluctant, "if this small world is closing, why should we leave? why not stay and continue to study the immortal techniques? wasting eight hundred years in between seems too regrettable."


    "little junior brother is not aware, once the doorway to this world closes, the stele will also vanish. if you stay in this world where spiritual energy is scarce, not only will you be unable to comprehend any immortal techniques, but you will also have wasted eight hundred years for nothing.


    eight hundred years is neither long nor short, but to sit idly for so long would surely be wasteful," laughed the young man.


    "is that how it is?" yang ji was startled.


    "little junior brother, where do you plan to go?" asked the young man.


    "me? i don''t know!" yang ji glanced at the stele once more. in truth, he wanted to stay in this small world for eight hundred years, quietly awaiting the reappearance of the stele.


    because once he left, and the small world reopened at random, he didn''t know if he would be able to find it again.


    but just as the young man said, eight hundred years was indeed too long. at the moment, every minute was precious to him; he still needed to amass the essence for achieving the title of daoist.


    ```

 Chapter 217 I Also Want to Go with the Eldest Senior Brother, Supreme Guest Elder_2

    ```although one could sit quietly in a small world and contemplate the wuji sword technique, one could only ponder over the technique itself, unable to gain other opportunities for fortune within eight hundred years.


    however, if one were to venture outside, it would be possible to multitask, seeking other opportunities while contemplating the wuji immortal technique, making the most of the time.


    at this moment, yang ji felt somewhat conflicted as he looked up at the young man, "what about you, senior brother? where do you plan to go?"


    "me? hehe, i naturally will follow our eldest senior brother. wherever eldest senior brother goes, that''s where we''ll go," the young man chuckled softly.


    "hmm!" elder jinba, the middle-aged man whose presence was mountainous like a banished immortal, also lightly hummed in agreement, evidently sharing the same thought.


    "..." yang ji was stunned for a moment, not expecting everyone to be so unanimous in their direction.


    but, after seeing the information displayed above their heads, he understood.


    it turned out that the location for the next opening of the small world was uncertain, entirely random.


    although they had all comprehended the immortal techniques from the stone steles and could vaguely sense the presence of the steles, pinpointing their exact location was not so easy.


    eight hundred years might seem long, but in actuality, it was extremely fleeting. if one wasn''t able to reach the small world in time for its opening, wouldn''t the time spent in contemplation be wasted?


    how regrettable that would be!


    but it was different for the elder with an air of the dao sect about him. having comprehended the deepest, he sat right under the stone stele.


    as soon as the small world opened next, he could almost instantly sense the stele, tear through space in an instant, traverse, and not waste a moment of contemplation time.


    so that was what they all had in mind.


    right then, yang ji too became tempted and cleared his throat, thickening his skin to chuckle, "well, er, eldest senior brother, may i also accompany you?"


    "hmm!" the red dust immortal lightly nodded, surprisingly agreeing.


    "thank you, senior brother!" yang ji delighted in his heart, immediately offering a salute.


    "hehe, junior brother, you''re really lucky. originally, i had to beg and plead in numerous ways before our senior brother would nod his head," the young man laughed.


    "by the way, i still don''t know the names of my senior brothers. i am called yang ji!" yang ji asked with a humble smile, looking towards everyone.


    the young man smiled and looked towards the elder with the air of the dao sect, "our eldest senior brother is called mo taixu! second senior brother is cang jie! third senior brother is shen wujue! fourth senior brother is xuan jiuling."


    "as for me, i am called li xingyun!"


    yang ji nodded and once again offered a salute to everyone.


    "let''s go!" mo taixu released a sweep of immortal light, enveloping everyone, then tore through space and vanished from the small world.


    "senior brother li, where are we heading?" yang ji whispered.


    "to the realm of extreme void, where our eldest senior brother''s sect is located. our eldest senior brother is the ancestor of xu dao sect!" li xingyun said.


    xu dao sect?


    yang ji had not heard of it, but with the red dust immortal presiding over it, it must be a super sect comparable to the wuji dao sect.


    mo taixu, worthy of being a red dust immortal, traveled extremely fast, nearly a step covering a hundred million miles. even at such a speed, after five years of travel through the starry sky, they still hadn''t reached the xu dao sect. it seemed that the realm of extreme void was very far from this small world.


    no wonder li xingyun and the others said they would follow the eldest senior brother. after eight hundred years, even if they sensed the small world opening again, if they were too far away, traveling there would take up most of their time, which would be too costly.


    following the eldest senior brother was the right path.


    ten years.


    eldest senior brother mo taixu led everyone through the starry sky for a full ten years before he muttered, "we''ve arrived!"


    yang ji quickly looked out and saw a disc-like galaxy in the space ahead, a dazzling cultivation star system appearing in their view.


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    without time for a closer look, the star system rapidly enlarged, and then they appeared above a massively huge cultivation planet. in a flash, everyone was inside a secret hall.


    the speed of mo taixu was too quick for yang ji to take a longer look.


    "ha, back to this treasure land again, hehe, we''re going to bask in the light of our eldest senior brother once more!" li xingyun laughed.


    upon hearing this, yang ji finally looked around and immediately thought, what a place!


    the secret hall wasn''t large, but it was filled with treasures.


    the ground was paved with a huge slab of enlightenment stone, and the purple dragons coiled on the surrounding walls were all transformed from supreme dao stone veins, ten of them in total.


    in all four directions, eight everbright lamps burned, fueled by dao ointment!


    yang ji was dumbstruck, this was incredibly lavish!


    that was rare dao ointment, which, apart from releasing a fragrance, also contained subtle great dao runes, akin to receiving direct enlightenment. it would be enough for someone at the peak of the divine transformation to sniff once, take a breath, and potentially achieve dao comprehension, breaking through to void refining.


    no wonder li xingyun and the others, even the nine tribulations immortal, obediently said they would follow the eldest senior brother here. with such immense benefits not to come would be foolish.


    this was truly a rare cultivation treasure land, worthy of being a place where an ancestor like the red dust immortal secretly cultivated¡ªutterly magnificent.


    to sit cross-legged on the enlightenment stone meant being constantly in union with the dao, and to smell the ointment of dao was to have the mysteries of the great dao come surging forth. this cultivation would indeed advance by leaps and bounds.


    clearly not their first visit, everyone found their spots and sat down as if they were well-accustomed to the place.


    eldest senior brother mo taixu didn''t make a special fuss over him, clearly not treating him as an outsider.


    seeing everyone sitting down, yang ji also found a corner and sat cross-legged.


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 Chapter 217 I Also Want to Go with the Eldest Senior Brother, Supreme Guest Elder_3

    with such a treasure land, he was in no rush to leave.he planned to first raise his cultivation to the peak of the divinity transformation realm before considering leaving.


    additionally, he could take the opportunity to refine the pure yang water he had obtained from his sect to solidify his inner world.


    everyone was silent, each immersed in their cultivation.


    yang ji quickly fell into a silent state too, methodically carrying out various cultivation practices.


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    the true rigidity divine art operated on its own, continuously absorbing the essence of dao energy for refinement to enhance his cultivation.


    he multitasked with his mind, comprehending the wuji sword technique while refining the pure yang water and solidifying his inner world.


    time passed in such a manner, bit by bit.


    one year.


    two years.


    three years.


    in the practice of cultivation, there are no years; open your eyes and the myriad things have withered away.


    in this way, five hundred years passed by.


    during these five hundred years, yang ji''s gains were enormous.


    his spiritual body, coupled with the supremely pure dao energy, had brought his cultivation to the peak of divinity transformation.


    in this secret hall, daoist aromatherapy candles burned, allowing him to break through to void refining on the spot if he wished.


    but he refrained from doing so, aiming for a higher goal, knowing that now was not the time to make a breakthrough. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lfire .net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    besides, a gourd full of pure yang water had also been completely refined by yang ji, further enhancing his inner world, now stretching three hundred thousand miles wide.


    after years of cultivation, the humanoid weapon had finally made another breakthrough; the fourth volume had reached minor completion. his body was now as strong as a mid-grade dao device, able to sustain more of the origin of evil qi.


    in these five hundred years, the wuji sword technique had also reached major completion, its power reaching new heights.


    [name: yang ji]


    [spiritual root: spiritual body]


    [lifespan: 2146/4150]


    [realm: peak of the divinity transformation]


    [cultivation technique: ling water technique (low level), true rigidity divine art (dao level)]


    [techniques: water tracing sword technique (complete), light body skill (complete)]


    [great divine power: humanoid weapon [fourth volume (minor completion) (body comparable to a mid-grade dao device)]]


    [great divine power: gui cang sword technique (complete), yin yang separation at dawn (complete), zhou tian nuoyi (complete), earth star shifting technique (complete)]


    [great divine power: thousand transformations technique of the heavenly demons (complete), nine nether claw (complete), silent extermination kick (complete), asura finger (complete), demon god''s wrath (complete), great soul condensation technique (complete), soul grinding tune (complete), heavenly demon parasitic technique (complete), great body disintegration technique of the heavenly demons (complete), earth start shifting technique (complete), profound demon smoke (beginner), soul-seizing palm (beginner), heart crushing demon curse (beginner), formidable demonic qi (beginner), ferocious nether slash (beginner), black clouds pressing down (complete), heaven-supporting demon hand (beginner)]]


    [supreme dao level formation: three immortals formation (complete)]


    [supreme divine power: great sword realm art (complete), life resonance (ancient god''s heartbeat), ultimate nightmare (complete), fate-pointing finger (complete), demon heart crossing (complete), great slicing technique (complete), boundless heavens and earth (complete), palm taiji (complete)]


    [immortal technique: wuji sword technique (major completion), primordial annihilation (minor completion)]


    yang ji looked at his lifespan; unbeknownst to him, he had already cultivated for over two thousand years.


    typically, a cultivator at the divinity transformation realm would have a lifespan of only a little over three thousand years, but he had attended various gatherings, consuming many heavenly materials and earthly treasures that could increase his lifespan.


    his lifespan had reached the uncommon length of over four thousand years, almost catching up with that of a void refining cultivator.


    although more than half of his lifespan had already passed, the time he still had at his disposal was considerable.


    however, continuing to sit here would be of little significance.


    yang ji began to entertain thoughts of leaving.


    five hundred years had gone by, and in the remaining three hundred years, that small world would open again. he intended to spend these three hundred years exploring, traveling, and seeing the world.


    seeking opportunities.


    seemingly discerning yang ji''s thoughts, mo taixu suddenly opened his eyes and threw a token toward him.


    yang ji raised his hand to catch it, only to find that one side of the token was engraved with "xu dao sect," while the other side bore the inscription "supreme guest elder."

 Chapter 218 Qilian Mountain, Immortal Leisure Pavilion

    ```looking at the "supreme guest elder token" in his hand, yang ji knew that his senior brother mo taixu was giving him convenience.


    although the token didn''t carry much authority, being a supreme guest elder of xu dao sect was enough to command respect. traveling across this starry region would be a lot more convenient.


    "go now, when the minor world opens, i will notify you through the token," mo taixu''s voice reached him.


    "thank you, senior brother!" yang ji stood up and bowed.


    mo taixu nodded, waved his hand, and a streak of flowing light swept over, yang ji disappeared.


    when he reappeared, he was already above a city.


    this city was very large and possessed an extraordinary atmosphere, almost comparable to wuji city under the wuji dao sect, both being mega-cities.


    the realm of extreme void was a flourishing cultivation star region. such an extraordinary place was bound to be rich in resources and treasures.


    inside such a large city, there ought to be many shops selling numerous treasures.


    with thoughts running through his mind, yang ji descended and followed some cultivators into the city.


    the city was indeed bustling, with people coming and going, a scene of thriving activity.


    yang ji had a purpose in mind, planning to see if he could purchase what he needed within the city.


    after asking around, he gathered some information and finally stopped in front of a splendid and elegant building within the city.


    many cultivators had said that this pavilion specializes in extraordinary treasures, selling top-tier equipment materials such as nine-transformation ingot iron, mystic gold, and zirconium steel.


    dao devices, dao pills, and a variety of rare and exotic treasures were also plentiful.


    yang ji looked ahead and slowly walked towards the pavilion.


    as he drew closer, a unique fragrance wafted towards him. the pavilion was made of spirit fragrant wood, and its entire body emitted an unusual scent.


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    this spirit fragrant wood was extraordinary. even a small piece made into prayer beads and worn on the wrist could suppress heart demons and aid in fusion with the dao, and was highly valuable. find exclusive stories on empire


    ordinary people would find a piece hard to come by, yet this "immortal leisure pavilion" was entirely made of it, indicating its lavishness.


    at a glance, it all spoke of wealth.


    such a treasured pavilion had not been torn down by anyone, indicating that its backers were powerful.


    "please halt, fellow cultivator. our establishment does not serve those below the nascent soul realm!" in front of the immortal leisure pavilion, two female cultivators stopped yang ji. yes, they were female cultivators, not only beautiful but also at the void refinement realm in cultivation.


    even the guards at the door were void refining cultivators, and moreover, they were as beautiful and captivating as immortal fairies. this immortal leisure pavilion truly had something special.


    yang ji nodded inwardly.


    just as he was about to speak, suddenly, a powerful presence came from behind him.


    he turned around and saw an old man in the mahayana realm, riding a luxurious chariot, slowly flying towards him.


    the creatures pulling the chariot were, astonishingly, red starry sky behemoths resembling flying fish.


    this red starry sky behemoth, a variety of the starry sky behemoths, could grow to the size of a star when mature, large enough to swallow earth with ease.


    starry sky behemoths are notoriously difficult to capture and possess powerful innate divine abilities.


    the one before his eyes was immensely strong, it''s cultivation comparable to nascent soul cultivators, and was now pulling a chariot for someone.


    while yang ji was observing, a magnetic male voice came from within the chariot, "is the lady present?"


    "the lady is here!" a female voice responded.


    "reward!" the man''s voice came again from inside the chariot.


    whisk, whisk!


    the mahayana old man driving the chariot reached back and, with a flick of his fingers, two streaks of light fell into the hands of the two women, who upon opening their palms, saw two crystal-like beads.


    "these two supreme water spirit pearls are naturally formed by the heavens and earth, capable of commanding all the waters of the world. wearing them brings about eternal youth, their effects comparable to a low-grade dao artifact," the man slowly said.


    "thank you, young master qi!" the women gave each other a look, eyes alight with joy, and they happily said in unison, "please come inside, young master qi!"


    "hmm!" with a soft grunt, the old man drove the chariot into the pavilion.


    "fellow daoist, we do not entertain cultivators below the nascent soul realm. please, you must leave," the two women, still in their joy from receiving the treasures, seemed a bit more amicable towards yang ji.


    "you do not entertain nascent soul cultivators? then why was that divine transformation cultivator allowed to enter?" although the chariot was covered and its presence masked by a formation, yang ji, with the help of his golden finger, could clearly see that the man inside was only in the divinity transformation realm.


    "you are referring to young master qi. he''s not only the qi family''s young master but also an exceptionally talented true disciple," one of the women said with a hint of pride, not out of disdain for yang ji but in praise of the man.


    the other woman also smiled slightly and said, "the accomplishment of young master qi is not that of an ordinary true disciple but rather one among the top hundred. moreover, the venerable ancestor of their family is a powerful red dust immortal. young master qi is quite fond of our lady, and the two families intend to match them.


    who knows, he may soon become our immortal leisure pavilion''s son-in-law, naturally he can enter."


    the two women spoke endearingly, clearly having received many benefits from young master qi on regular days.


    "look at how proud they are, talking about the top hundred true disciples. but senior brother, you''re the number one true disciple. if we tell them, it would scare them to death!" said the buddha child disdainfully. pausing, he added, "that ancestor of the qi family is indeed no ordinary person, being a red dust immortal.


    with such a background, it makes sense for young master qi to have such convenience."


    ```

 Chapter 218 Qilian Mountain, Immortal Leisure Pavilion _2

    "However, big brother, you are a junior of a Red Dust Immortal, aren''t you? Shouldn''t your seniority be greater than his? Your background is even more frightening," they said.As the first true successor, Yang Ji didn''t want to reveal his identity, but he reached back and took out a token: "Two Immortal Fairies, I have a token!"


    "What token?" One of the women took it and read aloud, "Xu Dao Sect, are you from the Xu Dao Sect? The Elder Guest Envoy Token? The Elder Guest Envoy Token?"


    As the woman read, her eyes suddenly widened. She looked at the token and then at Yang Ji, expressing her astonishment, "You are just a Divine Transformation Cultivator, how can you possess the Xu Dao Sect''s Elder Guest Envoy Token? This is something only a Tribulation Immortal is entitled to have!"


    "Are you sure this token belongs to you?"


    The woman looked at Yang Ji with some disbelief, while the other also sized him up.


    "It is indeed mine, and in this star region, I wouldn''t dare to impersonate," Yang Ji replied with a smile, politely asking, "May I know if with my identity as an Elder Guest Envoy of the Xu Dao Sect, I might enter?"


    "You may enter! Follow me, young master, I will go and make the announcement!" Not daring to delay, the two women exchanged a look and hurriedly led Yang Ji inside.


    Though the Qi Family was powerful, its foundation couldn''t match that of a colossal entity like the Xu Dao Sect.


    Just as the Zhan Family compared to the Wuji Dao Sect, if the depth of their foundations were to be compared, they definitely couldn''t win.


    Realizing Yang Ji''s status was extraordinary, akin to a Tribulation Immortal''s noble personage, one of the women immediately brought Yang Ji into the trade building.


    Inside the Immortal Leisure Pavilion, it was exquisitely beautiful with flowers and brocades, with pavilions constructed amidst blossoming flowers, birds chirping, and a pleasant environment all around.


    The air was filled with fragrance and the essence of femininity everywhere.


    In his mind, Yang Ji wondered if the Immortal Leisure Pavilion was entirely occupied by women?


    "Ling Er, you shouldn''t be inside when you''re supposed to be on guard outside. I remember that today was your turn to be on duty with Qing Er." Just as Yang Ji was walking with the woman named Ling Er, a beautiful middle-aged woman suddenly emerged from a nearby pavilion and called out to her.


    The beautiful woman glanced over Yang Ji, sensed his cultivation, and her calm voice immediately turned unfriendly, "Have you forgotten the rules of our Immortal Leisure Pavilion? How can you casually bring in a minor cultivator?"


    "Auntie Liu, I was just looking for you! He''s not some minor cultivator, but rather the Elder Guest Envoy of the Xu Dao Sect!" explained Ling Er hastily.


    "The Elder Guest Envoy of the Xu Dao Sect?" The beautiful woman scoffed coldly and scolded in a low voice, "Ling Er, he''s just a Divine Transformation Cultivator, and his cultivation isn''t even as high as yours. And you say he''s the Elder Guest Envoy of the Xu Dao Sect? Did you get your brain caught in a door today?"


    "No, Auntie Liu, he has the Elder Guest Envoy token of the Xu Dao Sect, look!" Ling Er raised the token in her hand and presented it to the beautiful woman.


    "Oh? Let me see!" The beautiful woman took the token with a suspicious look, glanced at it, and her expression changed slightly. In the next moment, she suddenly shouted at Yang Ji, "Where did you get this token from?


    Picking up someone else''s token and pretending to be the Elder Guest Envoy of the Xu Dao Sect in our Immortal Leisure Pavilion, today I will capture you on behalf of the Xu Dao Sect and send you to the sect, to prevent you from swindling again and tarnishing the reputation of the Xu Dao Sect."


    As the beautiful woman coldly shouted, she exuded a powerful aura that intimidated the mind. Anyone with a shred of deceit would sweat profusely and have their mind collapse under her fierce shout, likely confessing everything on the spot.


    But who was Yang Ji?


    Not to mention her, a Nascent Soul Cultivator, even if a Mahayana Cultivator came, they wouldn''t be able to disturb his mind.


    Let it be known that his mind was unparalleled and his Primordial Spirit even more so, having condensed the Eighteen Undying Holy Lights, approaching that of top-tier Mahayana. How could he be frightened by her?


    Yang Ji knew she was deliberately shouting at him to make him slip up. But as he was indeed the Elder Guest Envoy of the Xu Dao Sect, what did he have to be guilty about?


    With a faint smile on his face, he stood as if amidst the spring breeze, without showing the slightest sign of irregularity.


    "This token is indeed mine, given to me personally by big brother Mo Taixu. As for how I acquired my Divine Transformation Cultivation and its origin, please forgive me for not being able to elaborate," Yang Ji said with a light smile.


    "Brother Mo Taixu?" The beautiful woman''s expression flickered, and though Yang Ji did not elaborate on the details, the term "brother" left no doubt.


    For a Divine Transformation Cultivator to address a Red Dust Immortal as a peer, what profound connection must there be?


    "Is this token truly yours?" The beautiful woman asked as she saw that Yang Ji, under her overwhelming Fusion Realm prowess, remained calm and smiling. With such composure, she now believed him nine parts out of ten.


    "It is mine!" Yang Ji nodded and said, "I have always heard that the treasures of the Immortal Leisure Pavilion are limitless. I have come to purchase some items that I need."


    As he spoke, he also revealed the aura of a mid-grade Dao Stone Vein.


    "A mid-grade Dao Stone Vein?" Indeed, the beautiful woman''s heart shivered at the sight of Yang Ji''s wealth, and her expression immediately softened, "I am a steward of the Immortal Leisure Pavilion. Given your status as a Guest Elder from Xu Dao Sect, I will personally inform the young lady to attend to you. Young master, please follow me to the VIP building to wait.


    Within the time it takes an incense stick to burn, I shall come to inform you."


    During this conversation, the beautiful woman personally led Yang Ji to an elegant pavilion amidst picturesque mountains and clear waters and then called over several beautiful women in brocade to serve him.


    Fragrant tea and fruit were promptly served as well.


    The fragrant tea was no ordinary blend; it was Fairy Tea, whose rising mist transformed into fairies that ascended from the cup, displaying a multitude of graceful forms, enchanting and bewitching.


    Although this Fairy Tea was not as exceptional as Enlightenment Tea, it was still top-tier. Serving such tea to guests indicated that they regarded Yang Ji as a true VIP.


    "Boss, this Immortal Leisure Pavilion is no simple place. All the women serving here are in the Void Refinement Realm, and even the minor steward is a Nascent Soul Cultivator; they are all experts," Buddha Child remarked with a click of his tongue.


    "Indeed, it''s not simple, and the less simple it is, the better. I hope they have what I need!" Yang Ji replied through mental communication.


    While Yang Ji was drinking tea and waiting,


    Outside the main building of the Immortal Leisure Pavilion, a maid approached a room and whispered, "Miss, Young Master Qi has arrived. Do you wish to see him?"


    Inside the room, a miniature Immortal Palace floated in mid-air, only the size of a bowl, shimmering with a hazy Immortal Light.


    Hearing the voice outside, a ray of Immortal Light flowed out from within the Immortal Palace like drifting smoke, slowly descending to the ground and transforming into a beautiful and captivating girl, akin to an Immortal Fairy from the heavens.


    "This Qilian Mountain is here again, truly bothersome," the girl in an Immortal Fairy''s dress slightly furrowed her brow, clearly annoyed by Young Master Qi. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "To be honest, this Qilian Mountain isn''t so bad. He has exceptional talent, ranks among the top hundred true disciples, and would be a fine match. His Qi Family and our Immortal Leisure Pavilion are well-matched in social status. Miss, why not try to engage with him more deeply?" Suddenly, space twisted, and the next moment, another equally dazzling woman materialized out of thin air.


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    Her powerful aura caused even the surrounding space to slightly collapse; she was a mighty Tribulation Immortal.


    "There''s nothing worth engaging with. This Qilian Mountain is merely after the Origin of Immortal Qi within my Central Heaven-Defying Immortal Body," the girl said bluntly.


    "Indeed, if he could share your Origin of Immortal Qi, it would significantly increase his chances of successfully transcending the Dao Calamity and becoming a child of the Dao," the Tribulation Immortal woman nodded in agreement.


    "This Qilian Mountain is truly irritating. I''ve hinted more than once that I''m not interested, but he still visits the Immortal Leisure Pavilion every few days.


    He''s even secretly spreading rumors that I have taken a liking to him, which is utterly shameless!" The girl expressed her displeasure and said helplessly, "But the Qi Family holds considerable power, and it''s not wise to openly break relations, especially since we''ll have future business dealings. I guess I''ll have to deal with him again."


    "Okay!" The Tribulation Immortal woman nodded and added, "By the way, Miss, Steward Liu just reported that a Guest Elder from Xu Dao Sect has come to purchase something. This Elder seems quite interesting, as he is merely a Divine Transformation Cultivator."


    "Oh? A Divine Transformation Cultivator? A Guest Elder?" The girl was surprised and asked, "How did someone of his Cultivation become a Guest Elder of Xu Dao Sect? If I''m not mistaken, the Guest Elder Token of Xu Dao Sect can only be issued by Mo Taixu, the strongest in the Extreme Void, and there are no more than five in the entire Sect. Could this person possess some extraordinary abilities?"


    The girl showed a hint of curiosity and inquired, "Is this person male or female?"


    "A man!" The Tribulation Immortal answered.


    "A man?" The girl''s eyes flashed briefly, she pondered for a moment then suddenly ordered, "Make arrangements to meet both Qilian Mountain and the Guest Elder from Xu Dao Sect at the same time."

 Chapter 219 Are you Yang Ji, Brother Yang?

    Immortal Leisure Pavilion, VIP Room."Young Master, that Immortal Fairy girl obviously has no interest in you. Your repeated visits seem to make no progress but instead have provoked her irritation," whispered the robed elder clad in black from the Mahayana realm.


    "Yes, she acts warm on the surface, but I can feel it''s just courtesy, perfunctory. I''m truly disappointed, disheartened, and upset," sighed Yang Ji, a look of desolation appearing on his handsome face.


    "The owner of the Immortal Leisure Pavilion has been roaming the vast void for nearly ten thousand years. With no trace of him for so many years, he might well have perished. Why don''t we have the elder make a move to capture that Immortal Fairy girl, snatch her Origin of Immortal Qi, and then it''ll be a done deal. Once the rice is cooked, she will naturally accept it."


    "Even if the owner of Immortal Leisure Pavilion returns later, he will have no room to criticize, after all, our Qi Family is not inferior to them. This alliance through marriage could turn out to be a great thing. If it can be achieved, both parties would be willing to see it happen. After all, who can refuse an ally with power and influence like the Red Dust Immortal?


    In the face of such benefits, matters like marriage are trivial and not worth mentioning. Besides, you too are born with an Immortal Body and would not disgrace her, the Immortal Fairy," said the black-robed elder, expressionless.


    "No, although I covet her Origin of Immortal Qi, I truly like her and genuinely want to become her cultivation partner. A cultivation partnership is about sincerity. Even if I gain her body, but never her heart, what''s the point? If I can''t see her tender smile at me, my world will lose its color," Yang Ji sighed deeply, "Elder Xue, you are devoted to cultivation, untainted by desires of the flesh.


    You don''t understand the emotions between men and women."


    "She is a dagger that wrenches the heart; she is wine that intoxicates; she is agony and anticipation. Her gentle smile brings light to my world, and every little action of hers stirs my emotions. This taste is bitter, but having met her it gives one a place to put their heart."


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    "This feeling is fulfilling, this feeling is anticipation, this feeling is the pluck of heartstrings. She is the fireworks in my life. Since I met her on the Battlefield of Inheritances, I fell deeply for her," said Yang Ji, his expression shifting from smiles to sighs to head-shaking.


    "The entanglements between men and women, are they so complicated? If I truly liked someone, I''d simply take her. If she didn''t like me back, then I''d control her, make her obedient and serve at my side," whispered the black-robed elder.


    "Elder Xue, you don''t get it. It''s precisely because her soul is captivating that I adore her. Controlling her would be no different from having a puppet. Without seeing her myriad emotions, her shyness and laughter, it all becomes meaningless," Yang Ji glanced at the elder, "You''ve never been touched by love between men and women, so it''s hard for you to understand this.


    If you truly liked someone, would you want to control her soul and thoughts?"


    "But the Immortal Fairy girl has no feelings for Young Master, I fear this will wear out your patience," the black-robed elder shook his head. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Patience? In the long years of cultivation, everyone must have ample patience," Yang Ji said leisurely with a smile, "There''s still over a thousand years until my Divinity Transformation deadline. In these thousand-plus years, I intend to touch Immortal Fairy''s heart with my sincerity."


    Yang Ji had a tall stature and was attractive, exuding an indescribable aura, especially the confidence in his faint smile which was utterly captivating.


    If he sincerely pursued a woman, it would indeed be hard not to be moved by him.


    ...


    "Young Master Qi, please follow me." A woman dressed in brocade clothes led Yang Ji and another person through the courtyard, and soon brought them to a reception room.


    "Young Master Qi, please have a seat. The lady is dressing up and will come to see you soon," the woman said softly.


    "Don''t we always meet at the Leisure Pavilion? Why did we come to the Banquet Immortal Tower today?" Yang Ji asked curiously.


    "Oh, the lady said she had an important guest to meet today, so we switched to this even nicer Banquet Immortal Tower. It was to have you, Young Master Qi, come over as well, as an addition to the meeting," the woman explained.


    "Oh?" Yang Ji''s expression changed slightly. The woman''s words were clear¡ªImmortal Fairy was meeting someone else and simply included him.


    He, the mighty Young Master Qi, had become an afterthought, normally not qualified to sit in the Banquet Immortal Tower. Today he was "incidentally" benefiting from the situation.


    "Young Master, please come inside!" Just then, he heard another woman''s voice from outside. Following that, Yang Ji saw Yang Ji being led by the woman to sit across from him.


    As Yang Ji looked up, he also saw Yang Ji and the elder behind him, pausing for a moment in surprise.


    He had come to purchase treasures, not to attend a banquet.


    Such secretive dealings were best kept to as few people as possible, but now, with fruit and tea sets neatly arranged, it resembled a tea banquet.


    He was not interested in it being too lively.


    "Master, with only Divinity Transformation level of cultivation, what merits or abilities does he have to sit on the honored seat to the left? It seems Immortal Fairy is trying to embarrass you, to put you in an awkward position," the black-robed elder transmitted his voice.


    "It doesn''t matter! Immortal Fairy is probably deliberately trying to provoke me," Yang Ji smiled, not taking it to heart. He lifted his tea cup, gave a nod to Yang Ji, and started sipping his tea.

 Chapter 219 Are you Yang Ji, Brother Yang?_2

    Yang Ji smiled and raised his teacup in response, savoring the tea.Both had drunk a cup of tea, but Immortal Fairy had still not appeared.


    Inside a secret chamber, Immortal Fairy held the Mysterious Mirror, observing everything in the guest hall, her elegant brows knitting slightly, "Why are these two getting along so harmoniously? I really wanted to see Qilian Mountain fly into a rage and storm out."


    "The Qilian Mountain is graceful indeed, why doesn''t Miss restrain herself and interact with him amicably?" a female Tribulation Immortal at her side suggested.


    "Qilian Mountain is so annoyingly persistent; it''s extremely vexing, and I have no feelings for him," Immortal Fairy said, frowning.


    "So does Miss plan to just keep watching? They''ve already drunk two cups of tea and are still discussing the flavor of the fruits," the Tribulation Immortal woman said with a faint smile.


    "Of course I''m going out!" Immortal Fairy put away the Mysterious Mirror and left the room.


    ...


    "Daoist Luo, Daoist Qilian, my apologies for the long wait," a crisp voice called out, and a fragrant breeze wafted in. A breathtakingly beautiful woman, with a light and graceful step and a smile on her face, walked in with natural elegance.


    The woman took her seat at the head of the table, glanced at Yang Ji, and smiled, "Daoist Luo, do you enjoy our Immortal Leisure Pavilion''s Fairy Tea?" sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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    "This Fairy Tea has a refreshing fragrance and a sweet taste as it touches the lips; it''s very nice indeed," Yang Ji replied with a smile.


    "Well, if it''s nice, then you should drink a few more cups. Allow me to pour the tea for you!" Immortal Fairy said as she walked down with a smile, approaching Yang Ji. She lifted the teapot and filled his cup to the brim, then, holding the cup with both hands, she brought it before Yang Ji, smiling, "Daoist Luo, taste the tea I personally poured for you. Isn''t it special?"


    At this scene, Qilian Mountain felt a pang of jealousy. Despite his composure, he couldn''t maintain it any longer.


    Jealousy flared within him as he watched, seething with envy.


    He immediately said,


    "Immortal Fairy, there''s no need to provoke me deliberately. If you want to annoy me, at least choose a Supreme Genius. Someone like Daoist Luo, I could knock down with a single punch. Apologies, Daoist Luo, this isn''t personal, but I have to take you down with this punch!"


    Suddenly, Qilian Mountain launched a punch at Yang Ji, seemingly to showcase his supreme might, his standing as a Supreme Genius.


    As his punch flew out, a thousand illusions formed into a pitch-dark Chaos Hole, locking down space. In the confined time and space, it was a lethal punch. Yang Ji immediately felt there was no escape, as if both his flesh and Primordial Spirit would be sucked into this Chaos Hole and reverted back to Chaos.


    "Chaos Hole Fist? A fine technique!" Yang Ji exclaimed, looking at Qilian Mountain, "I don''t care about your intentions, but I can''t just take your punch for nothing. It would spoil my fortunes. You should take one of my punches too!"


    The World Force within his Inner World surged as he drank the tea from his cup and transformed his curved hand into a fist to meet the attack.


    Boom!


    A collision erupted, releasing an outpour of power, and instantly one person was sent flying back, landing awkwardly in their seat with a thud.


    The other sat down again unharmed, already pouring another cup of tea, and began to drink with a calm smile.


    "You!" Qilian Mountain was shocked.


    "And you!" Immortal Fairy was also quite surprised.


    Even the Black-Robed Mahayana and the observing Tribulation Immortal from the Immortal Leisure Pavilion were taken aback.


    Who was Qilian Mountain?


    He was one of the top hundred inheritors, naturally gifted, and rarely met a match at his level. Yet now, he had been sent flying by a single punch from someone not well-known at his level?


    This scene greatly shocked everyone present.


    "Such a punch, such poise, you... are you Yang Ji, Brother Yang?" Suddenly, Qilian Mountain''s expression changed, and he stood up abruptly, staring intensely at Yang Ji.


    "Yes, it has to be you. Only when facing a freak like you would I feel so powerless. You are Yang Ji!" Qilian Mountain declared with certainty.


    "What? You are Yang Ji?" Immortal Fairy also expressed her astonishment.


    "Me? I am not any Yang Ji; I am Luo Xiong!" Yang Ji thought to himself, feeling somewhat bewildered.


    "Brother Yang, stop pretending. Among our peers, only you can exert such pressure on me. The way you throw your punch, the light in your eyes, it''s exactly the same as on the Battlefield of Inheritances. Even though you''ve changed your appearance, I recognize you!" Qilian Mountain insisted confidently.


    "Are you really that freak Yang Ji? That freak who blasted Mo Wudao with a single punch? Why did I have to come across two such freaks during that assessment for inheritances?" Immortal Fairy''s beautiful eyes widened as she recalled the past, also losing her composure.


    "Cough, so we''re old acquaintances from the same round of inheritance assessments. Since that''s the case, I''ll drop the act," Yang Ji said as he reverted to his original appearance.


    "It really is you! Brother Yang, my name is Qilian Mountain, and she is Immortal Fairy. Even though you don''t know us, we have witnessed your prowess. You''re just too much. If it were someone else, I''d probably want to take them on right there and then after such a punch.


    But with you, I think it''s better not to," Qilian Mountain said without any embarrassment, smiling, "I''ve wanted to befriend Brother Yang for a long time but never had the chance. I never expected to meet you in such a manner."


    "So it''s Brother Qilian and Miss Immortal Fairy!" Yang Ji greeted them with a bow and smile.


    "Yang Ji, how does it taste, the tea I personally poured for you just now?" Immortal Fairy''s gaze flickered as she glanced at Qilian Mountain before abruptly asking.


    "Having the honor to drink tea personally poured by Miss Immortal Fairy is indeed a great privilege!" Yang Ji replied with a smile.


    "In that case, let me pour you another cup," Immortal Fairy said, smiling, as she stepped down with a swaying gait.

 Chapter 219 Are you Yang Ji, Brother Yang?_3

    Upon seeing Yang Ji, Qilian Mountain grew anxious. In terms of appearance or strength, Yang Ji was not inferior to him, and at this moment, he had indeed encountered a formidable opponent.He was actually afraid that Immortal Fairy might develop a liking for him.


    So, he deliberately asked,


    "Brother Yang, do you fancy Immortal Fairy? Although my strength might not match yours, I, Qilian Mountain, am as steadfast as a mountain of a man, responsible and reliable. We can compete fairly!"


    "Brother Qi misunderstands me; my visit today is actually to purchase some treasures," Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Oh? Brother Yang, what kind of treasures do you need? The Qi Family''s influence here in the Realm of Extreme Void is not inconsiderable; perhaps we can assist you," Qilian Mountain said eagerly, seeing Yang Ji''s response.


    Yang Ji paused before declaring his needs.


    At that moment, Immortal Fairy and Qilian Mountain began to ponder.


    "Objects that can condense an Inner World?"


    Qilian Mountain shook his head and chuckled, "Brother Yang, the treasures you seek are probably hard to find anywhere."


    "Such resources that can condense an Inner World are needed not only by Divine Transformation Cultivators but even by Quasi-Imperial Monarchs. They''re rarely sold on the market, and if they are, it''s only in small quantities, like one or two bottles, or three or four bottles of pure yang water."


    "For a friend''s Inner World which spans tens of thousands of miles, such a quantity is negligible."


    "Indeed, Quasi-Imperial Monarchs need to condense their Inner Worlds into great worlds in order to achieve the status of Immortal King. It''s an essential resource many cultivators need, and it''s hard to find on the market," Immortal Fairy added while shaking her head.


    "Brother Yang, your formidable strength is in part due to your powerful Inner World. These kinds of resources that can enhance one''s own strength are something you would use yourself, not something to sell," she said.


    Qilian Mountain continued with a laugh and then paused, "As for Time Stones and Space Stones, they are top-tier materials, scarce in this world. However, I happen to know the whereabouts of a Time Stone, albeit it is likely beyond reach."


    "Oh? Please do tell, Brother Qi," Yang Ji said, his expression changing.


    At that moment, Immortal Fairy spoke, "That Time Stone is in the hands of a Red Dust Immortal, a man not of ordinary temperament, known for his extreme ferocity. He is a Star Bandit, an elder of the Myriad Tribulation Palace, the Ancient of Myriad Tribulations!"


    "The Ancient of Myriad Tribulations?" Yang Ji and Buddha Child both exclaimed in their minds.


    "Boss, there''s hope for that Time Stone. Back then, the Ancient of Myriad Tribulations joined forces with Great Sage Mu Yuan and my master, the Buddha-Demon, to attack the Heavenly Demon Sect. With such connections, just a word from the Great Sage or my master in exchange for some treasure might do the trick," Buddha Child transmitted.


    "The Great Sage''s whereabouts are unknown, and my senior brother has gone traveling, making it difficult to contact him; I''m estimating it won''t work to look for the Great Sage. Oh right, didn''t Buddha-Demon Senior say he would come to take you traveling around the world after a thousand years? How come he hasn''t shown up yet?" Yang Ji suddenly remembered this detail.


    "I also don''t know, maybe he''s been delayed by something!" Buddha Child muttered.


    "That makes things difficult. The Ancient of Myriad Tribulations doesn''t know me, and I figure I''d be taken out by Star Bandits before even reaching the Myriad Tribulation Palace," Yang Ji mused aloud, "But at least now I know where a Time Stone is, which makes things easier."


    "Brother Yang, Brother Yang, what are you thinking about?" Qilian Mountain, seeing Yang Ji distracted, called out to him.


    "Oh, nothing, just pondering over this Time Stone!" Yang Ji came back to his senses and replied.


    "It''s probably difficult to obtain that Time Stone. The Ancient of Myriad Tribulations is dreadfully ferocious, and he even has thoughts of making moves on my Realm of Extreme Void," Qilian Mountain said, shaking his head.


    "Hmm! It will be difficult!" Yang Ji nodded, "Then, about the Spiritual Objects that enhance Spiritual Roots. Do you two have any at hand?" sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Heh heh, these are Spiritual Objects that can upgrade one to a Sacred Body. We don''t have any, but there is one place that does!" Qilian Mountain said with a secretive smile.


    "Oh? Where might that be?" Yang Ji asked eagerly. Enjoy new chapters from empire


    "The Pill Alchemy Sect on the Pillar of Creation!" Qilian Mountain revealed.

 Chapter 220 Ziwei Heavenly Fire, Xian Ding Sect Assessment

    "The Pillar of Creation, the Xian Ding Sect?" Yang Ji looked up towards the Qilian Mountain."This Xian Ding Sect is located atop the Pillar of Creation, and it''s the largest alchemy-related Sect in the Realm of Extreme Void. All its disciples are Alchemists! The Pillar of Creation burgeons with a kind of strange flower named the Flower of Creation. By using it as the main ingredient, one can refine the Saint-creating Pill.


    Consuming just one Saint-creating Pill allows a person to defy fate and mold a Sacred Body," Qilian Mountain explained.


    "Such miraculous flowers exist in this world?" Yang Ji''s eyes shone with excitement as he quickly saw hope for achieving a Sacred Body, and he eagerly asked, "Are these Saint-creating Pills easy to obtain?"


    "Not easy to obtain!" Qilian Mountain shook his head, "First, the Flower of Creation is rare, blossoming only thirty blooms every thousand years."


    "Second, aside from being used to refine Saint-creating Pills, the Flower of Creation has another powerful effect. Much like the legendary fruits from the Taichu Divine Tree, these flowers contain Dao Principles; by consuming them, one can directly acquire the Dao Principles, saving countless years of comprehending the Great Dao, hence their invaluable worth."


    "Owing to the potent effects of these flowers, the Xian Ding Sect rarely uses them to refine Saint-creating Pills, because refining such Medicine Pills holds little significance."


    "The individuals who can exchange for a Saint-creating Pill are typically either top-tier Mahayana or Tribulation Immortals. Such beings either have a Sacred Body or a Taoist Body, so they have no need to swap for a Saint-creating Pill. Even their offspring, at the very least, all possess a Sacred Body and would not require such a pill," Qilian Mountain continued. Your journey continues on empire


    "The Xian Ding Sect retains the Saint-creating Pills that had been refined in the past."


    "Ordinary people have two ways to obtain a Saint-creating Pill."


    "The first way is for a top-tier Mahayana or Tribulation Immortal to step forward. As long as they are willing to swear a vow with their Primordial Spirit to owe a favor to the Xian Ding Sect, they can obtain a Saint-creating Pill. The favor from such a formidable person is very valuable!"


    "The second way is to become a disciple of the Xian Ding Sect. If you can achieve the status of an Alchemy God, then you may receive a Flower of Creation. Afterwards, whether you choose to refine a Saint-creating Pill from the Flower of Creation or directly exchange it within the Sect, you can do so," he said.


    "These two methods..." After hearing this, Yang Ji fell into thought then suddenly spoke, "I wonder, with my status as an esteemed visiting elder of the Xu Dao Sect, could I owe the Xian Ding Sect a favor?"


    "Oh? Brother Yang, you''re also an esteemed visiting elder of the Xu Dao Sect?" Qilian Mountain looked at him deeply, showing surprise and a stirred expression.


    "Difficult! The Xian Ding Sect only values strength, not status! Even if you are now Unparalleled Daozi, only by achieving top-tier Mahayana status could you trade with them," the Immortal Fairy interjected.


    "Exactly! The Xian Ding Sect has no shortage of such trivial favors. Many Tribulation Immortals, and even Red Dust Immortals, are willing to owe a favor just to obtain a single Flower of Creation or a Dao Pill. Although the status of an esteemed visiting elder of the Xu Dao Sect is honorable, Brother Yang''s strength is still too low," Qilian Mountain mentioned.


    "Boss, with your Big Senior Brother Mo Taixu''s status and strength, a word from him might suffice to secure a Saint-creating Pill," the Buddha Child said.


    "Favors are hard to repay, and besides, what virtues and abilities do I have that would make Big Senior Brother Mo Taixu owe such a favor for me?" Yang Ji shook his head.


    "So, Boss means..." Buddha Child inquired. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "To join the Xian Ding Sect! An Alchemy God? Then I''ll gamble for the title of an Alchemy God!" Yang Ji chuckled, "But before that, I need to make some preparations."


    As he spoke, he looked towards the Immortal Fairy, "I wonder if Miss Immortal Fairy''s Immortal Leisure Pavilion has any Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire for sale?"


    "You want Spiritual Fire? You intend to join the Xian Ding Sect?" Immortal Fairy asked, lifting her gaze.


    "Precisely, since the opportunity to achieve a Sacred Body is rare, I must at least give it a try," Yang Ji answered with a smile.


    "We have Spiritual Fire, and it''s of the highest caliber. The fierceness of its flames is comparable to a Supreme Divine Power and is known as the Ziwei Heavenly Fire. This Ziwei Heavenly Fire is a convergence of the starlight from the seven stars of Tianji, Tianquan, Kaiyang, Yao Guang, including stars Tianxuan, Yu Heng, and Tianquan.


    It embodies the power of the seven stars and forms the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire. This fire is the Origin of Stars and possesses the power of destruction at a calamitous level, dealing even more devastating damage under the stars," she said with a smile.


    Miss Immortal Fairy, if you possess this flame, your chances of becoming an Alchemy Saint could increase by several folds," she smiled.


    "Ziwei Heavenly Fire? Excellent!" Yang Ji''s eyes lit up. The Earth Spiritual Fire he held in hand was too low-grade by comparison. If he could acquire this Ziwei Heavenly Fire, the likelihood of becoming an Alchemy Saint indeed increases substantially.


    "Miss Immortal Fairy, name your price. How much for the Ziwei Heavenly Fire?"


    "No money needed!" A sly look flashed momentarily in Immortal Fairy''s eyes, "Given your current strength, you definitely can''t owe the Xian Ding Sect a favor, but you can owe a favor to my Immortal Leisure Pavilion. Should you be willing to owe the Immortal Leisure Pavilion a favor, I would give you the Ziwei Heavenly Fire."


    "A favor?" Knowing full well how difficult a favor is to repay, Yang Ji laughed awkwardly, "What virtues and abilities do I possess to owe the Immortal Leisure Pavilion a favor? How about this: I would like to exchange with either a Supreme Divine Power or a Superior Dao Artifact. What do you think, Miss Immortal Fairy?"


    "Hmph! You simply don''t want to befriend me? Leave then, my Spiritual Fire is not for sale to you!" Immortal Fairy feigned a sulk and turned her head slightly away.


    "Brother Qi, perhaps you have..." Yang Ji asked meekly.


    "He doesn''t have it either!" Immortal Fairy interjected sternly.


    "This... Brother Yang, I indeed don''t have any, and even if I did, I would be unable to help," Qilian Mountain laughed awkwardly.

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    "Miss, this is the Ziwei Heavenly Fire, more formidable than any Supreme Divine Power, absorbing billions of Origin stars'' power from the starry sky. Its might nearly rivals that of Immortal Techniques. Is this little fella really worth this favor?" the female Tribulation Immortal hesitated, secretly communicating through a transmission."Auntie Wang, you don''t know how abnormal this guy is. Back then, with his own strength, he suppressed a group of geniuses so much so that none could hold their heads up against him. No talent could withstand a single punch from him. This guy has an uncanny ability to understand, and if he were to achieve top Mahayana or even become a Tribulation Immortal, it''s unimaginable how powerful he would be.


    This favor is absolutely worth it, very much worth it!" Immortal Fairy asserted.


    "Oh? Is he really that extraordinary?" The female Tribulation Immortal gave Yang Ji a deep look, secretly surprised. "Since you''re so sure, then let''s follow your decision."


    "Mm!" Immortal Fairy nodded her head, once again looking at Yang Ji, and intentionally glared, saying, "Well, what do you think? Have you made your decision?"


    "This, alright then!" Yang Ji nodded reluctantly.


    "Not bad, not bad. It seems the tea I poured earlier wasn''t in vein. The choice you''ve made pleases me greatly!" Immortal Fairy burst into a radiant smile and called out, "Auntie Wang!"


    As her voice fell, the space in the center of the hall twisted, and a woman in a purple dress holding a star core stepped out of thin air.


    The strong aura she emitted made both Qilian Mountain and the black-robed elder behind him shiver.


    Tribulation Immortal!


    The same thought arose in both of their minds.


    "This star core contains the Ziwei Heavenly Fire. Now, I''m giving it to you!" The female Tribulation Immortal looked at Yang Ji with a smile, slapped the star core, and a mass of purple flames roared out, rolling towards him.


    This purple flame was truly exceptional. As soon as it appeared, it caused the temperature in the hall to skyrocket dramatically. The rolling purple ripples expanded incessantly, and the high heat distorted the entire space, as if heaven and earth were on the brink of melting.


    Seeing the examining expression on the female Tribulation Immortal''s face, Yang Ji knew she was testing his ability. With a slight smile, he stretched out his palm towards the Ziwei Heavenly Fire. As soon as the Palm Taiji was activated and his palm touched the purple flames,


    in an instant, the Ziwei Heavenly Fire disappeared.


    "Sealing Technique? Impressive!" The female Tribulation Immortal glanced at Yang Ji, merged into the space, and vanished.


    "You''ve taken the Ziwei Heavenly Fire, and now you owe me a favor. You''d better not try to shirk this debt!" Immortal Fairy said, smiling sweetly.


    "Of course!" Yang Ji smiled and nodded. Though he now owed her a favor, the acquisition of the Ziwei Heavenly Fire truly lifted his spirits.


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    "Brother Yang, it''s not often we get to gather like this, we must drink well today. Today I shall host; let''s head to the Drunken Immortal Tavern outside and indulge in a good drink. Immortal Fairy, what do you say?" Qilian Mountain said with a smile.


    "Why can''t it be done at my Immortal Leisure Pavilion? Is the wine there not to your liking?" Immortal Fairy said with a sidelong glance.


    "Hehe, surely the wine there is delightful. Then let''s follow Immortal Fairy''s plans!" Qilian Mountain replied with a gentle smile.


    Immortal Fairy nodded and quickly instructed her subordinates to get busy.


    Yang Ji benefited as well, enjoying some rare delicacies.


    After a satisfying meal and drinks, everyone exchanged Communication Jade Tokens, and only then did Yang Ji leave.


    ...


    The Pillar of Creation stood towering in the starry sky like a giant star with five fingers, splattered in a kaleidoscope of colors.


    The Xian Ding Sect was located at the very top of the pillar.


    Yang Ji inquired about the direction and made his way there using a series of Teleportation Arrays.


    Unlike other Sects, the Xian Ding Sect was always recruiting disciples. As long as you were an Alchemist who passed the assessment and had a clear identity, you could become a disciple of the Xian Ding Sect.


    With arrangements made by Immortal Fairy, Yang Ji also had a clear background, now considered a native of the Realm of Extreme Void.


    At this moment, he arrived at the base of the Pillar of Creation and took a Teleportation Array that sent him traveling for half an hour before finally reaching the top of the pillar.


    Underfoot lay the sturdy Gold-Iron Stone, as if leveled by a sword, stretching out seamlessly for tens of thousands of miles.


    In all directions, stars of all sizes surrounded the space, red, blue, yellow, flesh, and white, forming a spectacular vista.


    Above his head, space vortices rotated slowly. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking up, Yang Ji could feel the vast power of the stars seeping through the multitude of rotating stars.


    Many disciples of the Xian Ding Sect were coming and going through these vortices, akin to a sci-fi blockbuster, extremely shocking to behold.


    Yang Ji didn''t rashly fly into the vortexes because he knew that''s where the real Xian Ding Sect was, and currently, he had no right to fly into it.


    After a glance, he took flight over the stone plain and soon arrived in front of a palace.


    Here, there were a few scattered cultivators who appeared to be here to take part in the alchemy exam, preparing to join the Xian Ding Sect.


    Among these people, some had cultivation levels as low as the Golden Core, while others were actually Fushion Technique experts.


    Among them, three caught Yang Ji''s attention.


    One was a woman, of average appearance, who always wore a smile on her face. Seeing Yang Ji''s gaze sweep towards her, she nodded with a smile, giving off a very amiable impression.


    Yang Ji knew that this woman cultivated a peculiar divine skill, which could subtly make a person feel favorably inclined toward her.


    This woman was a Divine Transformation Cultivator.


    Another was an old man, appearing utterly unfazed, with an air of profound mystery about him. He seemed very deep and capable at first glance.


    His cultivation was at the Fushion level.


    As for the third person, he was a young man with rough hands, as if they were often scorched by flames. A musk emanated from his hands as if he had touched countless Medicine Pills every day and had picked up their pill fragrance.


    Some of the cultivators were sitting cross-legged, some were standing silently, the atmosphere was somewhat solemn and tense; they were all waiting for the assessment to start.


    This atmosphere inevitably reminded one of the days when students would wait outside the examination hall during the college entrance exam, filled with a subtle tension and anticipation.


    Time ticked by, second by second.


    Suddenly, the doors of the great hall opened, and a dignified-looking elder stepped out. This person was extremely powerful, a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Peak, and he said in an indifferent tone, "Those here for the examination, follow me."


    He spoke lightly, turned around, and headed into the hall.


    Whisk whisk!


    A group of disciples waiting for the assessment quickly got to their feet and followed him inside.


    Before long, they arrived in a vast, secret chamber.


    "There are thirty-five of you. You may choose any one of these one hundred treasure pill furnaces in front of you to create a supreme Spirit Pill. There is a new Pill Recipe available to you as well as a sufficient supply of Spiritual Medicine. You only have three chances.


    If you fail all three times and fail to produce it within three hours, you will be disqualified and will not be admitted to the Sect," the dignified elder said, pointing to the rows of pill furnaces.


    To think that one needed to refine a supreme Spirit Pill to qualify for joining the Xian Ding Sect, Yang Ji felt a bit surprised.


    Alchemists are typically categorized as, Alchemist, Peak Alchemy Master, Alchemy Master, Alchemy Grandmaster, Supreme Alchemy Grandmaster, Alchemy Saint, Alchemy God.


    The Alchemist, Peak Alchemy Master, Alchemy Master, and Alchemy Grandmaster correspond to lower grade Spirit Pills up to supreme Spirit Pills.


    An Alchemy Grandmaster capable of concocting supreme Spirit Pills was a rarity in the Thousand-Islands Sea Area, with only a hundred of them, and they had to complete the task within three allotted hours, only getting three chances, and even the Pill Recipe was new. This demonstrated the difficulty of the examination, and only those with true capability could pass.


    If the hundred Alchemy Grandmasters from the Thousand-Islands Sea Area were to take this exam, it is estimated that not even one would pass.


    It was no wonder the big Sects had high standards.


    As for the Supreme Alchemy Grandmaster, there are four ranks, from first to fourth rank, corresponding to lower grade Treasure Pills to supreme Treasure Pills.


    Being able to refine a Treasure Pill signifies the achievement of becoming a Supreme Alchemy Grandmaster.


    As for the Alchemy Saint, there are also four ranks, mapping lower grade Saint Pills to supreme Saint Pills.


    The Alchemy God is similarly divided into four ranks, corresponding to the lower grade Dao Pills to supreme Dao Pills.


    Yang Ji''s purpose for coming here was to achieve the status of Alchemy God.


    The God among pills who can refine Dao Pills is a revered existence.


    Although everyone had some knowledge of the rules of the assessment, when these words actually came from the mouth of the elder, they felt even more nervous.


    Three hours, three chances, and a new Pill Recipe; undoubtedly, it was going to be difficult.


    "The assessment begins now. You may start reviewing the Pill Recipe and checking the Spiritual Medicine," the dignified elder said.


    Whisk whisk whisk!


    Everyone rushed towards the Pill Recipes, flipping open the yellowed booklets, and began to pore over them.


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    Upon reviewing the pill recipe, Yang Ji discovered that the Spirit Pill required for concoction was the "Heavenly Dew Pill."The accompanying description stated that this Medicine Pill was primarily made from Nine Heavens Spiritual Dew, complemented by ten kinds of Spiritual Medicines, and refined into a pill.


    Containing extremely pure Spiritual Energy, the dew nourished the mind and spirit. Not only was it an excellent Medicine Pill for enhancing cultivation, it also offered supreme benefits in nurturing the Primordial Spirit and cleansing the mind.


    Long-term consumption of this Supreme Spirit Pill could shield one from the torment of the Heart Demon.


    Yang Ji knew that the medicinal effect of this pill should be similar to the Nascent Soul Pill he had taken before; both were Supreme Spirit Pills.


    However, its attached benefits were definitely superior to those of the Nascent Soul Pill.


    As everyone opened the pill recipe and took a look, their brows furrowed.


    The Heavenly Dew Pill was unheard of, unseen before, making the first attempt at concocting this unfamiliar pill extremely difficult.


    Add to that only three chances for errors, and the requirement to complete within the stipulated time, it was even harder.


    Seeing the expressions of the crowd, the dignified elder spoke slowly, "This Heavenly Dew Pill was recently developed by an Alchemy God of our sect. It''s normal that you''ve never seen it. You just need to follow the recipe to concoct it. Those who lack the ability should withdraw now to avoid wasting three hours.


    Our Xian Ding Sect is looking for genuine alchemical talents, and those who intend to barely scrape through should discard such thoughts early on."


    Between gritted teeth, not a single person withdrew.


    With the opportunity laid before them, it was worth a try.


    The first to start the concoction was the seemingly composed elder with an air of mystery about him.


    While the others were still studying the pill recipe, he took the lead by summoning his flame, a bright yellow flame that flashed, instantly elevating the temperature around it.


    "Profound Feather True Flame! Senior''s Spiritual Fire is impressive!" exclaimed a youth with rough hands stained with pill fragrance, his eyes lighting up in admiration.


    The elder said nothing, stepped forward, and with ever-changing hand techniques, the Profound Feather True Flame transformed into small fiery hands, seizing several ingredients and sweeping them into the Pill Furnace.


    With a boost of the flame, the Spiritual Medicines began to leap and melt.


    "Senior''s technique is admirable, truly befitting of an Alchemy Saint!" the youth praised again.


    "Profound Feather True Flame, this is indeed a rare Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire. The fact that this person can possess it is remarkable. It''s an excellent asset for Medicine Pill concoction, no wonder he appears so confident.


    It seems he has been immersed in the Dao of alchemy for a long time; he could possibly be a great alchemy Grandmaster or even Alchemy Saint in the outside world," silently nodded the authoritative elder overseeing the evaluation. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    To the side, the authoritative elder cast approving glances, scrutinizing the old man''s alchemy tactics. With the flame transformed into hands grasping the Spiritual Medicines, directly melting and concocting without even needing to warm the Pill Furnace, he thought, "Such exquisite concoction technique is an ancient Mystic Fire Alchemy method.


    With the fire shape-shifting into hands to grasp the Spiritual Ingredients, it allows for precise temperature control and fusion speed. Everything is under control."


    "I''ll give it a try, too," said the Divine Transforming Goddess previously noted by Yang Ji. She approached a precious furnace with a smile, bringing forth her fire, and with a flash of blue light, a blue flame surged from her hands.


    "Green Lotus Core Flame, that''s a decent Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire too!" the youth nodded.


    This Divine Transforming Goddess, however, followed the standard procedure and did not display any extraordinary alchemy technique but began warming the Pill Furnace.


    The furnace before everyone quickly absorbed the energy of the fire, raising its temperature rapidly within.


    Seeing the two make their moves, Yang Ji glanced at the pill recipe and, feeling confident, approached with a slight smile, revealing his own Earth Spirit Fire and began warming the Pill Furnace.


    "Earth Spirit Fire? Little brother, your Spiritual Fire seems a bit inferior," chuckled the youth, a late-stage Void Refining Cultivator.


    "Is that so?" replied Yang Ji, undeterred, with a smile, "Often, a true master only needs an ordinary flame to concoct Medicine Pills!"


    "Oh? You''re quite confident, little brother!" the youth laughed. "With the insufficient grade of your flame, nurturing the Pill Furnace will take quite some effort, and melting the Spiritual Ingredients will be less effective. As a professional Alchemist, one needs a specialized Spiritual Fire indeed."


    "Behold my Emperor Sage Flame!"


    The youth''s demeanor grew serious as he summoned a yellow flame with an air of nobility, akin to an emperor amidst the fire, "This Emperor Sage Flame was obtained from an imperial tomb, belonging to an emperor of a cultivation dynasty in the world of emperors.


    It carries the imperial aura and the prayers of worship accumulated by that emperor during his life, making it extraordinarily efficacious in concocting Medicine Pills."


    "Emperor Sage Flame? Impressive!" exclaimed Yang Ji.


    This youth was also extraordinary, performing unhurriedly and seemingly well-prepared.


    With Yang Ji and a few others beginning, several Alchemists gradually brought out their own fires and started warming their Pill Furnaces.


    Yang Ji noted everyone''s flames and, sweeping his gaze across the room, saw that they were all superior to his Earth Spirit Fire.


    He couldn''t help but reflect on the difficulty of finding a decent flame for alchemy in the Thousand-Islands Sea Area, where they often had to resort to Beast Flames.


    And here, from Golden Core Cultivator to Nascent Soul Cultivators, everyone wielded Spiritual Fires.


    Compared to that, the resources of the Thousand-Islands Sea Area were vastly inferior.


    He looked around and then withdrew his gaze.


    Just as he was warming his Pill Furnace, the mysterious elder who had started first had already perfectly merged the ten Spiritual Medicines, forming the embryo of the Spirit Pill, and the rich Pill Fragrance began to waft through the air.


    Sniffing the intense fragrance, Yang Ji knew that the elder had succeeded, acknowledging his talent with an inward nod.

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    ```The dignified examiner sniffed the Pill Fragrance and nodded as well.


    After the youth and the Divine Transforming Goddess glanced at the old man, they too became serious.


    They had warmed up the Pill Furnace before Yang Ji, and had already begun to grab the Spiritual Medicine, melting them step by step according to the Pill Recipe.


    Because Yang Ji''s Earth Spirit Fire was of too low a level, it took him considerable effort to warm the Pill Furnace. Those who had started heating their furnaces after him had already begun refining.


    But in just a moment¡ªlisten!


    Bang!


    The furnace exploded.


    In one Cultivator''s Pill Furnace, there was a violent explosion; all the Spiritual Medicine released a burnt scent. It happened because he failed to control the melting process properly, causing the medicines to react too quickly. Their powers couldn''t merge, and the energy expanded all at once, resulting in destruction.


    The Nascent Soul Cultivator''s face turned ashen, knowing he hadn''t been meticulous enough, and his control over the temperature wasn''t refined. He had failed on his first attempt.


    "Hey! Pretend Alchemists can only refine one type of Medicine Pill, but a true Alchemist understands the principles of medicinal properties, recognizing the attributes of various Spiritual Medicines, and knowing their effects. Then they know how to match and refine them, which steps to take first, and which to slow down, all clear in their mind.


    Refining medicine pills is just like picking them effortlessly out of their hands."


    The youth said with a self-satisfied smile, "I, Du Gumie, have never needed three chances to refine pills. One is enough."


    "Those who can only refine one or two types of Medicine Pills shouldn''t embarrass themselves here. Better to go outside and be an Alchemist''s tool. If you want to become a true Alchemist respected by the world, you still lack the necessary refinement and talent!"


    As he spoke, he continued to melt the Spiritual Medicines, perfectly controlling the temperature just right.


    During the fusion process, he achieved an almost perfect level. Familiar with the nature of various Spiritual Medicines, he kept the Pill Recipe in mind and remained unruffled.


    The Cultivators sighed in their hearts, well aware of the principles involved.


    But when it came down to the details, it was exceedingly difficult. To refine a Supreme Medicine Pill, not a single step could go wrong.


    The control of temperature had to be perfect. Sometimes a surge in heat might evaporate a bit of medicinal power, potentially leading to a complete loss.


    Fusion was also unpredictable, requiring various medicinal liquids from multiple Spiritual Medicines to blend seamlessly. Any more or less would be unacceptable.


    In no time, one person made a mistake, and then several followed suit.


    By this time, Yang Ji had also warmed up the Pill Furnace and began to melt the Spiritual Medicines.


    Previously, he had boasted, drawing Du Gumie''s attention. Now the youth looked over with a smile, curious whether he wanted to witness Yang Ji''s skill or simply see him fail and take the chance to mock him a bit.


    Yang Ji, however, did not disappoint him. With a wave of his hand, a breeze picked up ten different Spiritual Medicines and tossed them all into the Pill Furnace at once.


    His demeanor was wild, throwing in ten at once, seemingly reckless to the extreme.


    "Young brother, are you trying to melt ten Spiritual Medicines at once? Dividing your attention to control ten different temperatures, do you have that skill? Don''t ruin all the Spiritual Medicines at a stroke," the youth found the opportunity and began to mock him with a smile.


    Melting Spiritual Medicines was also crucial. Others refined them one or two at a time, cautiously controlling the temperature, but such brazen melting of ten at once had never been seen.


    But today, they witnessed it. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Ji split the Earth Spirit Fire into ten, each wrapping around a Spiritual Medicine, and he began to exert his fiery force to melt them.


    "This? Not even adjusting the temperature beforehand, directly using fierce fire for refining?" The crowd was stunned, shaking their heads silently, thinking him an incompetent novice.


    "This young brother is indeed youthful!" Du Gumie shook his head with a smile. "It''s understandable. With only a wisp of Earth Spirit Fire in his hand, how good an Alchemist could he be? He''s probably just a rookie fresh out of training."


    Even the old man beside him, who was caring for his own medicine, looked over at Yang Ji''s operation with an indifferent face.


    However, as they watched, their expressions shifted from astonishment to amazement.


    Throughout the entire process, Yang Ji made not a single mistake, and all ten Spiritual Medicines were perfectly melted down.


    Seeing this, the youth''s opinion of Yang Ji changed drastically. His control over the temperature was minutely detailed, treating the Spiritual Medicines as if they were enjoying being melted down by him, experiencing no pain whatsoever.


    When Du Gumie watched again, the playful smile on his face had faded, and he started to observe seriously.


    He knew that just with this demonstration of temperature control and the understanding of Spiritual Medicines'' ages and attributes, Yang Ji was a Grandmaster among Grandmasters, transcendent and saintly.


    ```

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    The next step that Yang Ji took burst upon the crowd with astonishment.With a wave of his fingers, Sword Qi cut directly towards the ten blobs of medicinal essence, discarding some parts of them.


    Then, with a fierce mixing, the ten blobs of medicinal essence exploded with a small burst of radiance and perfectly fused together.


    Oh my God!


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    During the fusion of the medicinal essences, who else''s approach is so reckless?


    At such a critical moment, who isn''t carefully and slowly fusing them bit by bit? Observing the progress of the medicinal essence''s fusion slowly?


    This kind of operation, like a battle, is just too inconceivable.


    Yet it was precisely through such a forceful operation that the Spiritual Medicine was perfectly merged.


    It was truly shocking!


    Even the old man who always wore an unfathomable expression had his pupils shrink suddenly.


    "This, the medicinal essences emitted halos during the fusion, this is a perfect combination, this already predicts the arrival of a Supreme among supreme Medicine Pills!" the dignified old assessor exclaimed, shouting, "A once-in-a-generation genius, he is an Alchemy genius!"


    "Such a technique, bold and unrestrained, has reduced complexity to simplicity, elevated beyond the ordinary, transcending to the saintly. It looks rough, but in fact it represents skill perfected to the ultimate!"


    Yang Ji''s operation stunned everyone.


    They all started shaking, nearly ruining a batch of materials.


    "This guy, he is definitely an Alchemy Saint!" Du Gumie thought to himself, shocked.


    "A genius, an absolute genius, to demonstrate such proficiency on his first attempt at crafting the Heavenly Dew Pill. With just a little nurturing, could he... become another Alchemy God?" the dignified elder thought excitedly.


    Time ticked away steadily.


    The inscrutable-faced old man was the first to produce pills; there came a whiff of Pill Fragrance, and sure enough, he had crafted a supreme Medicine Pill.


    The second was Du Gumie.


    The third was the Divine Transforming Goddess.


    Both individuals had real skills; they both successfully crafted Supreme Heavenly Dew Pills.


    At this moment, their gazes turned toward Yang Ji, or to be exact, the Pill Furnace in front of him; although he had not yet opened the furnace, the scent of the pills was already uncontrollably billowing out.


    Yang Ji smiled and with a slap of the Pill Furnace lid, a burst of Spiritual Light rushed out.


    With a wave of his hand, a shining Medicine Pill appeared in his palm.


    "The pill is radiating an undying Pill Light, this indeed is a Supreme among supreme pills!" the dignified elder laughed and asked, "Young friend, what is your name?"


    "This humble one is called Yang Wenxian!" Yang Ji responded.


    "Wenxian achieving the Tao, what a good name indeed. Young friend, please provide your identity information, I''ll take it for verification, and if there are no issues, from now on, you will be an Alchemist at our Xian Ding Sect," the dignified elder said amiably with a smile.


    "I am grateful for your trouble, senior!" Yang Ji replied with a smile, also handing over his Identity Token.


    The dignified elder then also took the identity information from the other old man, as well as the youth, and the Divine Transforming Goddess.


    He then went to instruct someone to go and verify it.


    As for the other cultivators, he glanced at them and just shook his head, apparently concluding that their Alchemy skills were still lacking.


    In the end, they were doomed to fail.


    Indeed, as time went by, three hours later, they all failed, with none succeeding.


    Yang Ji and the other three were then invited to rest in the side hall.


    Half a day later, the dignified elder walked in with a smile: "Your identities are all clear, congratulations to you four, you have successfully joined the Xian Ding Sect! No matter which power you belonged to before, from now on, you will have one more identity, that is, an Alchemist of our Xian Ding Sect!"

 Chapter 222 Joy of the Xian Ding Sects Upper Echelons, the Rank-One Alchemy Saint

    "Congratulations to all of you for becoming Alchemists of our Xian Ding Sect!"The dignified elder smiled and tossed out four tokens, each engraved with the image of an Immortal Cauldron, "This is the Identity Token of our Xian Ding Sect. Keep them well. With these tokens, you will be respected by the world wherever you go."


    "Furthermore, there are robes of our Sect inside the storage space of the Token for you to change into."


    "Now follow me, I will take you to the place where the Alchemists of our Xian Ding Sect perform Alchemy!"


    Between his words, the dignified elder walked out of the grand hall and flew up into a swirling vortex in the sky, with Yang Ji and the others following closely behind.


    Space shifted, and suddenly, a colossal space as vast as the starry heavens appeared before everyone''s eyes.


    As far as the eye could see, there were densely packed Pill Furnaces, like myriad stars, with Alchemists everywhere, ceaselessly creating Medicine Pills in the void.


    All kinds of Pill Light soared into the sky, the roar of various Pill Furnaces thundered, and the scent of Pills was overwhelming. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At a glance, there were hundreds of thousands of Alchemists.


    The number of Medicine Pills being created every moment was colossal, and it was awe-inspiring.


    "My heavens! So many Alchemists!" Even Yang Ji, who had seen much of the world, was left stunned by the grand spectacle of Alchemy he had never witnessed before.


    The sight of hundreds of thousands of individuals, like a constellation of stars, all Alchemizing in the same space was truly astonishing.


    "This is the secret place where our Xian Ding Sect creates Medicine Pills, right above this space is the legendary Pill Realm."


    "The Pill Qi from the Pill Realm permeates down, merging into the Medicine Pills being crafted, enhancing their quality and success rate."


    "Furthermore, Alchemists who absorb Pill Qi for years on end not only enhance their Cultivation but also gain the Alchemical experiences of the Pill Ancestors, reaping endless benefits."


    "This secret place is known as the Little Alchemy World, a paradise and sacred ground for Alchemists, sought after by all!" the dignified elder proudly declared.


    "Pill Realm?" Hearing this, Yang Ji and the others exchanged glances, all with thoughts stirring in their hearts.


    "Indeed, the Pill Realm!" the dignified elder nodded, "It is with the Pill Qi from the Pill Realm and the Immortal Artifact of our Xian Ding Sect that we can cultivate countless Spiritual Medicines, Divine Medicines, and Dao Medicines, crafting an endless amount of Medicine Pills."


    "Across the Myriad Realms, nearly thirty percent of the Medicine Pills circulating in the market originate from our Xian Ding Sect. You can imagine how vast and profound our Sect''s influence and foundation are."


    "Here, Alchemists are exceedingly honored. With an endless supply of herbs available to practice creating Medicine Pills, if you have enough potential, you could fully rely on the Sect to achieve the status of Alchemy Grandmaster, Alchemy Saint, or even Alchemy God!"


    "Once you become an Alchemy Saint or Alchemy God, you will receive a countess amount of Medicine Pills every year. As time accumulates, the foundation of an individual could rival that of a first-class Sect, even surpassing a super Sect, entirely capable of establishing a Sect and creating an eternal legacy!"


    "Senior, what if someone with lesser strength tries to rob us Alchemists?" the Divine Transforming Goddess suddenly asked in a low voice.


    "Rob? Our Xian Ding Sect controls nearly thirty percent of the Medicine Pills in the Myriad Realms and has interests with the Three Thousand Great Realms, countless smaller realms, and many great forces. We also have numerous top-tier Mahayana, Tribulation Immortals, and Red Dust Immortals owing us favors. Who would dare to rob the Alchemists of our Xian Ding Sect?"


    The dignified elder scoffed coldly, "Even the ferocious Star Bandits wouldn''t dare to touch our Xian Ding Sect''s people recklessly!"


    "By the way, Senior, do the Medicine Pills created belong to us?" Du Gumie, observing the multitude of Alchemists practicing their craft, couldn''t help but ask.


    "They do not. They are the wealth of the Sect! The Sect provides you with conveniences, supplying you with endless Spiritual and Divine Medicines to practice, what you gain is Alchemical experience. As for the Medicine Pills, the Sect will grant cultivation resources annually based on your Alchemist level and daily performance in Alchemy."


    "The higher your Alchemist level, the more and better the Medicine Pills you produce daily, and the fewer the herbs you damage, the more cultivation resources you will receive each year."


    "However, if you misuse the herbs and cause too much damage, the Sect will not only withhold cultivation resources but also strip you of your Alchemist status and expel you from the Sect, never to be used again!" the dignified elder said very seriously.


    Ultimately, it''s about creating value and returning profits!


    The Sect wasn''t foolish.


    Yang Ji had come to understand.


    Alchemists utilize endless medicinal materials to refine their skills in Alchemy, while the Xian Ding Sect also takes this opportunity to obtain a vast amount of Medicine Pills they create, a truly win-win situation!


    However, the Xian Ding Sect was also extremely generous, providing Spiritual and Divine Medicines in abundance. As long as one didn''t waste too much, they were free to craft pills. For a true Alchemical genius, this was indeed a sacred place!


    Yang Ji''s mind was clear as if he had reached the true heavens. At the moment, he had only one question and asked, "Senior, if one becomes an Alchemy God, what are the benefits?"


    The dignified elder looked at Yang Ji and smiled, "If you achieve the status of Alchemy God, as long as you swear not to betray the Sect, you can become a core high-ranking member of the Sect. You will thoroughly enjoy glory and wealth, attaining tremendous conveniences."


    "By then, Immortal Fairies will reside by your side, Mahayanas and Tribulation Immortals will seek your favor, and none of it will be difficult to achieve."


    "Which Alchemy God wouldn''t have elite followers when stepping out, possessing expertise capable of crafting Dao Pills that enhance Dao Principles, commanding the respect of countless powerhouses."

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    "At that time, you''ll be able to enjoy the top resources of the sect, and studying Immortal Techniques and the like will be a breeze,""Ahem, of course, as for the specific benefits, I''m not an Alchemy God and not too clear on the details. But you only need to know one thing: achieving the status of an Alchemy God can make one an elder of the sect. An elder''s status is absolutely extraordinary,"


    the dignified elder said with a smile.


    Yang Ji and the others nodded in agreement right away.


    "You can now concoct Medicine Pills in the Little Alchemy World or go to the cultivation rooms assigned to you by the sect," the dignified elder said.


    "I shall concoct pills here!" Yang Ji immediately declared.


    His purpose for coming here was to achieve the status of an Alchemy God.


    The man in the black robe did not speak but had already taken out his Pill Furnace, obviously intending to concoct Medicine Pills.


    The young man named Du Gumie gave a smile and brought out his own Pill Furnace as well.


    The Divine Transforming Goddess did the same.


    "Since you all choose to concoct pills here, let me give you a few more words,"


    "Our Xian Ding Sect possesses endless Spiritual Medicines and Pill Recipes. You need only to press your Identity Token into the void, and a screen will appear,"


    "Within the screen, you''ll see the names of Spiritual Medicines and Pill Recipes. Whatever you wish to concoct, you simply have to use your Identity Token to tap on the names of Spiritual Medicines and Pill Recipes on the screen, and they will materialize. At the same time, everything you use will be recorded,"


    "Currently, you are all Alchemy Grandmasters, and your permissions are limited; you can only view the Pill Recipes that Alchemy Grandmasters can and use the Spiritual Ingredients available to them.


    Once you''ve concocted enough Supreme Spirit Pills, your permissions will be upgraded, allowing you to view a portion of the Pill Recipes and use the Spiritual Ingredients available to a first-grade Alchemy Grandmaster,"


    "Once you concoct an inferior grade Treasure Pill, you can then be promoted to a first-grade Alchemy Grandmaster, and all the permissions of a first-grade Alchemy Grandmaster will be fully unlocked,"


    "The same goes for Alchemy Saints and Alchemy Gods!"


    "The higher your Alchemist level, the higher your position in the Little Alchemy World will rise. The higher up you are, the more potent the Pill Qi from the Pill Realm, which will bring you greater benefits," Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "If you are tired from concocting pills and want to rest, you can simply use your Identity Token to fly out of the Little Alchemy World and sense your own Cultivation Palace to rest inside,"


    "That''s all I wanted to say, hehe, I wish you all the best in achieving the status of Alchemy God as soon as possible!"


    The dignified elder laughed and then turned around and flew out of the Little Alchemy World.


    As Yang Ji watched the elder leave, he also withdrew his own Pill Furnace, called the Gathering Pill Cauldron.


    This was a medium-grade Dao Device he had purchased from the Immortal Leisure Pavilion, bought specifically for concocting Medicine Pills.


    The next moment, he too brightly revealed his own flame. The temperature around immediately rose, purple light surged, attracting numerous gazes instantly.


    "Is that Ziwei Heavenly Fire?" exclaimed the Divine Transforming Goddess in surprise.


    "Good eye! Indeed, this is Ziwei Heavenly Fire," Yang Ji replied with a smile.


    "Fellow Daoist, I thought you only had a single Earth Spirit Fire. I didn''t expect you to possess such a top-grade Spiritual Fire as well. It truly is enviable!" Du Gumie commented with a click of his tongue.


    "Ziwei Heavenly Fire!" The man in the black robe also showed a shift in his expression, a flicker of astonishment flashing through his eyes.


    Clearly, this Ziwei Heavenly Fire was much better than his Profound Feather True Flame.


    "This fellow actually has Ziwei Heavenly Fire. If I could obtain it, with its help, I might be able to become an Alchemy Saint," everyone nearby was astonished, with many people revealing a subtle greed in their eyes.


    "Boss, I sense the scent of greed. It seems that your unveiling of the Ziwei Heavenly Fire has stirred up some covetous thoughts," remarked the Buddha Child, who was cultivating the Buddha-Demon Scripture and was extremely sensitive to such desires.


    "They want my fire, but I''m afraid they don''t have the life to take it!" Yang Ji sneered inwardly.


    "Indeed, your Clone Technique has already informed ''Lang Canghai'', the late-stage Mahayana expert, to come here. You have been cultivating in the Xu Dao Sect for over five hundred years; even if the Realm of Extreme Void is far away, he should be arriving soon," the Buddha Child said.


    "Lang Canghai is about to arrive!" Yang Ji said with a smile. With Lang Canghai, a late-stage Mahayana expert as protection, the greed of these people would all be strangled in its infancy.


    Previously, when he went to Qingyang Immortal Mansion, it was covert, so only Bai Bi and he went. He did not let Lang Canghai and Lin Xiao follow.


    But who would have known, the Qingyang Immortal King actually tossed him into the outer space and far away from the Taichu World.


    Along the way, he was also chased and attacked by people from the Yaksha Clan Great Vehicle and sent by Liu Xiao.


    Upon reaching the Realm of Extreme Void, Yang Ji immediately had his clone contact Lang Canghai to rush over for protection.


    He did not order Lin Xiao to come because Lin Xiao was only at the mid-stage of Mahayana and was in a critical period of cultivation, not suitable for travel, so he called for Lang Canghai instead.


    Another reason was that he had the "Life-Death Talisman" in hand, which could control Lang Canghai''s life and death and make him wholeheartedly offer protection.


    At this moment, facing the greedy gazes of the people, he was completely fearless and unconcerned.


    While nurturing his Pill Furnace with Ziwei Heavenly Fire, he also took out his Identity Token and pressed it into the air.


    A ripple of spatial undulations spread, and indeed, a small screen appeared before him, displaying eighteen Pill Recipes, all common Cultivation Pills.


    Nascent Soul Pill, Heaven Spirit Pill, Chunyang Pill, and other types of Supreme Spirit Pills.


    It appeared that the Pill Recipes opened by the Xian Ding Sect were selective to maximize value, opening only those types of Cultivation Pill recipes.

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    Yang Ji immediately chose a Nascent Soul Pill, which he had often consumed before, and then the screen flashed, displaying the names of various Spiritual Ingredients used to concoct Nascent Soul Pills.With another tap, a burst of light emanated from the screen, and the Spiritual Ingredients materialized out of thin air, hovering before his eyes.


    Yang Ji knew this wasn''t any Great Divine Power; it was because the Little Alchemy World harbored a Supreme Dao Instrument that it possessed such supreme capabilities.


    After he acquired the Spiritual Ingredients, a row of small text appeared on the screen.


    [Complete the concoction of one hundred thousand Nascent Soul Pills to gain partial authority of a first-rank Alchemy Grandmaster. You will have ten chances to attempt the concoction of inferior grade Treasure Pills. If successful, your rank will be promoted to a first-rank Alchemy Grandmaster, and your authority will be further increased.]


    Upon seeing this, Yang Ji exclaimed, "Goodness gracious!"


    Only by concocting one hundred thousand Nascent Soul Pills could one obtain the partial authority of a first-rank Alchemy Grandmaster.


    If all goes well and each batch yields ten Medicine Pills, one would need to concoct ten thousand batches to earn ten chances at concocting Treasure Pills.


    If presented with a new Treasure Pill Recipe, let alone ten chances, even a hundred might not suffice to succeed in concoction, making advancement rather difficult.


    You would forever become a mere tool for concocting Medicine Pills!


    Of course, this was just to deter ordinary Alchemists. Those who were truly talented in Alchemy couldn''t be stopped.


    Yang Ji, confident in his abilities, began his concoction!


    With the Golden Finger to perceive everything and his powerful Primordial Spirit, making Supreme Spirit Pills posed no challenge to him at all.


    The Pill Furnace roared continuously, and wafts of Pill Fragrance escaped into the air as batches of Medicine Pills were produced one after another.


    The speed of concoction was extremely fast.


    In just half a year, he had completed the concoction of one hundred thousand Medicine Pills.


    Matching his pace was a mysterious robed elder who, within the same six months and without a single failure, completed the task of one hundred thousand Medicine Pills.


    Both had gained partial authority of a first-rank Alchemy Grandmaster.


    Yang Ji chose to concoct the familiar Divine Transformation Pill.


    Without any surprises,


    he succeeded in his very first attempt, creating a Treasure Pill imbued with a trace of sentience.


    The elder did the same, succeeding with his first batch.


    It was evident that he was very impressive; he must have been an Alchemy Saint prior to joining the Xian Ding Sect, although it was unknown at what rank.


    The two of them progressed swiftly, and within one year, two years, three years, four years, five years, six years, seven years... in just a short span of ten years.


    They both advanced from Alchemy Grandmaster to the rank of a first-rank Alchemy Saint.


    That''s right!


    First-rank Alchemy Saint.


    They were only a step away from becoming an Alchemy God.


    The two had risen from the very bottom of the Little Alchemy World to its highest echelon, where the Pill Qi from the Pill Realm was extremely rich; only a mere hundred first-rank Alchemy Saints resided at this level.


    Their speed of advancement was astonishing.


    The news spread quickly within the Xian Ding Sect.


    In a mysterious space enveloped by the Great Dao, several indistinct figures sat cross-legged, shrouded in the Dao. Before them was a Mysterious Mirror displaying the images of Yang Ji and the robed elder.


    "Have we ascertained their identities?"


    "Yes, we have! That elder is Miao Guiwu, quite a renowned first-rank Alchemist in the outside world. Since he has joined our Xian Ding Sect, he likely seeks to absorb the Pill Qi from the Pill Realm and acquire the Pill Ancestor''s experience in Alchemy to ascend to the rank of Alchemy God!"


    "And... what about that young man?" S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hehe, he has quite the background, too."


    "Oh? What kind of background?"


    "He is none other than Yang Ji, the most dazzling First True Disciple in recent years!"


    "Oh? That Yang Ji? The one whom the Elder of Heavenly Secrets mistook?"


    "Exactly. Although he has changed his appearance and identity, all his attempts at concealment are far too clumsy to withstand the scrutiny of our Sect. He is merely a Spiritual Body, having joined our Sect most likely to seek the Saint-creating Pill. Esteemed colleagues, what are your thoughts?"


    "Hahaha, how else to see it? If the Wuji Dao Sect is incapable of nurturing a genius, then our Xian Ding Sect will gladly take him in!"


    "Let Qing Xuan approach him!"

 Chapter 223 Call me Sister Qing Xuan, Protector of the Sect, Lang Canghai has arrived.

    Little Alchemy World.Yang Ji and the black-robed elder Miao Guiwu had caused quite a stir.


    The two of them had been promoted from Alchemy Grandmasters to Grade One Alchemy Saints without a single batch of Medicine Pills failing.


    Their speed and ability were so great that they commanded attention.


    "Do you think they can ascend to Grade Four Alchemy Saints without ruining a single batch of Medicine Pills?" Alchemists whispered among themselves from all around. Experience tales with empire


    "I recognize that black-robed elder, he is the head Alchemist of Medicine Valley from Xianze Star. His fame as a Grade Four Alchemist precedes him in the outside world ¨C just one step away from Alchemy God. His alchemy skill has reached the realm of perfection. I think he should be able to do it."


    "As for the young man, I can''t see through him. His alchemy seems crude, but actually simplifies complexity, reaching the pinnacle. He is too poised; each step seems effortless, as if... we can never see where his limit is, as if... he has no limit!"


    "I think so too, that young man is too extraordinary! I can clearly feel that Miao Guiwu, when crafting the Alchemy Saint Pills, needs to be fully concentrated, not daring to be distracted, obviously under pressure. But that young man, he is at ease, full of casual confidence, too composed. Everything in his hands seems too simple and easy.


    Watching him practice alchemy, I get the illusion that he will never fail!"


    "I thought I was the only one with that feeling!"


    "Could he possibly be the reincarnation of an Alchemy Ancestor from the Immortal Realm? Otherwise, how could he achieve such skill at such a young age?"


    Everyone''s eyes were fixed on Yang Ji, filled with wonder; Yang Ji was too dazzling.


    Yang Ji, with his strong Primordial Spirit, took note of their conversations, but he wasn''t too distracted and continued crafting Medicine Pills.


    For the lower-grade Saint Pills, he was crafting the "Nine Suns Revival Pill"!


    He needed to craft ten thousand of them, with no more than a ten percent loss, to qualify for permission to make Grade Two Alchemy Saint Pills, the right to craft mid-grade Saint Pills, and be promoted to a Grade Two Alchemy Saint.


    That meant, for every thousand furnaces, he needed to produce nine Nine Suns Revival Pills each.


    This was extremely difficult.


    But this didn''t pose a problem for Yang Ji!


    With the Ziwei Heavenly Fire in his hands, batches of Saint Pills continued to emerge perfectly from the furnace, each batch containing ten flawless pills.


    With an outstanding performance of producing flawless Divine Medicine, Yang Ji obtained partial rights of a Grade Two Alchemy Saint and the qualification to craft mid-grade Saint Pills.


    This time, he chose to craft a mid-grade Saint Pill called the "Metamorphosis Pill".


    Without any surprise, the furnace was successful, and he crafted the mid-grade Saint Pill, ascending to become a Grade Two Alchemy Saint.


    He also needed to craft ten thousand Metamorphosis Pills with no more than twenty percent loss to gain the qualification to craft high-grade Saint Pills and be promoted to a Third Grade Alchemist.


    That meant, for every thousand furnaces, he needed to produce eight Metamorphosis Pills each.


    Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Yang Ji was as effortless as ever, completing all one thousand furnaces without any loss, perfectly crafting them.


    He earned the right to craft high-grade Saint Pills and successfully ascended to be a Third Grade Alchemist. This time, the high-grade Saint Pill he crafted was called the "Nine Apertures Vitality Pill".


    The process was without a single hitch, all ten thousand pills were perfectly completed.


    Like soaring directly up for ninety thousand li, he reached the very top of Little Alchemy World, where the Pill Qi was rich, and only a few more than three hundred Grade Four Alchemy Saints resided.


    Yang Ji obtained the qualification to make Supreme Saint Pills, and if successful, he would become one of these esteemed three hundred-plus Grade Four Alchemy Saints.


    This time, the Supreme Saint Pill he chose to refine was called the "Life-Extending Pill of Heavenly Fragrance".


    The Heavenly Fragrance Flowers and Life-Extending Herb, two supreme medicinal ingredients, tumbled within the furnace, slowly melting under the steady heat of the Ziwei Heavenly Fire.


    Over a hundred auxiliary herbs were also skillfully melted by Yang Ji''s orderly operation. The entire crafting process was pleasing to the eyes, like an art form, free from the tension and pressure typically associated with alchemy.


    Yang Ji refined with ease, and the onlookers watched with great relaxation.


    Melting, fusing, nurturing the pill ¨C each step proceeded perfectly.


    In the end, with a slap on the Pill Furnace, and a buzzing sound of Pills singing, ten full-of-spirit Life-Extending Pills of Heavenly Fragrance flew out.


    Shining like miniature suns, radiantly luminous, with Pill Fragrance overflowing, the pills orbited around Yang Ji, creating a delightful sight.


    "Another ten pills, and these are Supreme Saint Pills! Normally, as long as you don''t exceed forty percent loss, producing six pills per batch is already considered proficient. I didn''t expect him to still achieve a perfect ten pills ¨C that''s incredible."


    "Grade Four Alchemy Saint, from now our Sect has one more Grade Four Alchemy Saint!"


    "No, from now on, the Myriad Realms will have one more Alchemy God! With such performance, he is destined to achieve Alchemy God status!"


    "Eh, look, his screen has changed. He didn''t have to craft ten thousand Life-Extending Pills of Heavenly Fragrance to unlock the permission of Alchemy God. The Sect now allows him to directly craft Dao Pills."


    The crowd was astonished, and Yang Ji was taken aback for a moment but quickly regained his composure with a smile.


    He promptly chose to craft a lower-grade Dao Pill, the Nine-Transformation Purple Gold Pill!


    "Young friend, you truly have an extraordinary talent, a rare genius of ages. In just over two thousand years of practice, you''ve reached this step. It''s truly enviable and puts us to shame," suddenly, a Grade Four Alchemy Saint nearby spoke with a sigh of admiration.


    After a pause, he added, "However, young friend, there''s no need to try. With your shallow cultivation and not yet reaching Void Refining, without grasping the Dao Principles, you won''t be able to melt Dao Medicine and extract the Laws within."


    "Thank you for the advice, senior. However, I have the Ziwei Heavenly Fire and would like to give it a try!" Yang Ji replied with a smile, aware that Dao Medicine contained the Dao Technique, difficult to refine. But with the top-tier Spiritual Fire, perhaps he could succeed. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 223 Call me Sister Qing Xuan, Protector of the Sect, Lang Canghai has arrived_2

    Upon examining the Pill Recipe, he took a Dao Medicine and threw it into the Gathering Pill Cauldron.The Ziwei Heavenly Fire engulfed it, starting the smelting process.


    However, as time slowly passed, although the Purple Gold Ginseng began to melt, transforming into a honey-like, viscous purple-gold medicinal liquid, the inner Dao Principles it contained were still not unleashed, remaining hidden.


    Even if a Medicine Pill were to be refined from such a medicinal liquid, it would at best be a Supreme Saint Pill, far from becoming a Dao Pill.


    "It''s useless. The reason Dao Medicines are called so is because they are born from the nurturing of the Great Dao of heaven and earth, containing the Great Dao Principles within. If you have not achieved Void Refining, you''ll be unable to smelt them," lamented the Grade Four Alchemist of the Mahayana level, shaking his head.


    "Indeed, although your alchemy skills are astonishing, your cultivation is still too low to smelt Dao Medicines. Lower-grade Dao Medicines usually require a Void Refining cultivation level to smelt. Middle-grade Dao Medicines need the Fushion level, while top-grade Dao Medicines require the Mahayana level.


    As for Supreme Dao Medicines, they can only be smelted by Tribulation Immortals," another Grade Four Alchemist nearby added.


    "It seems I was too presumptuous. Although I have top-tier Spiritual Fire, my current cultivation level is still insufficient to achieve the status of an Alchemy God!" Yang Ji''s brows slightly furrowed.


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    "With such transcendent talent, there''s no need to rush. Becoming an Alchemy God is just a matter of time!" consoled the nearby Mahayana practitioner.


    "Indeed, you are already at the Peak of the Divine Transformation and have attained such expertise in the path of alchemy. Your comprehension surely won''t fall short. To hear the Dao and achieve Void Refining is essentially effortless for you, so don''t worry!" another Mahayana practitioner said with a smile.


    "The seniors are right!" Yang Ji''s furrowed brows relaxed, but a sigh of resignation in his heart remained. Only by becoming an Alchemy God and obtaining the Saint-creating Pill would it be suitable to break through to Void Refining and achieve the Sacred Body.


    But now, that hope seemed to be dashed.


    "Yang Wenxian, the elder requests your presence!" Just then, above the Little Alchemy World, a brilliant column of light descended, landing beside Yang Ji.


    "As expected, the higher-ups want to see him!"


    "Such a genius is a prime candidate for an Alchemy God, impossible to go unnoticed!"


    "Elder?" Just as Yang Ji was inwardly sighing, he was taken aback by the sudden voice.


    However, he quickly wore a smile, collected the Pill Furnace, and with a flicker of his form, stood beneath the column of light.


    After a spatial shift, he reappeared within a resplendent palace.


    Yang Ji looked up to see a woman sitting at the head of the palace.


    With a celestial appearance, gentle brows, and eyes that twinkled with profound worlds within their pupils, just the slightest movement of her fingers created a flow of Dao Principles.


    Behind her head, there were three distinctly prominent Immortal halos, exuding a soft Immortal Light that penetrated the void, making her already stunning beauty appear truly angelic.


    Yang Ji''s heart tightened.


    He realized that she was a Tribulation Immortal!


    Moreover, she had survived three Heavenly Tribulations, becoming a Three-Tribulation Immortal with thirty percent of the True Immortal Law mastered, making her incredibly powerful.


    "Are you Yang Wenxian?" The woman looked at Yang Ji, smiled faintly without any air of superiority, her demeanor gentle as if she were an older sister next door, curiously observing Yang Ji.


    "Disciple Yang Wenxian, greets the Elder!" Yang Ji restrained his posture and respectfully bowed.


    "Let me introduce myself, my name is Qing Xuan!" Qing Xuan, carrying a faint fragrance, slowly walked down with an indescribable smile, "Yang Wenxian? That is indeed a good name, but you are actually called Yang Ji, right? And this form is not your true appearance. I hope you can show your true self; otherwise, I feel like you are not being entirely honest with me!"


    "...Very well, Elder!" Yang Ji was a bit startled and realized his background had probably been completely uncovered by the Xian Ding Sect. Continuing to conceal it seemed meaningless, so he shifted his shape to revert to his original appearance. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hmm? You''re actually quite handsome, and... well-built too!" Qing Xuan''s gaze shone unmistakably with appreciation as she assessed Yang Ji.


    Thanks to cultivating the "True Rigidity Dao Technique," Yang Ji''s features were robust, and he had a tall stature, radiating an attractive masculine charm. Furthermore, nurtured by his environment and the confidence that came with his own strength, he had developed an extraordinary aura over time.


    His presence was no less than that of any disciple from great clans or sects, indeed a dragon among men.


    It was no wonder Qing Xuan couldn''t help but give a compliment.


    "Let''s get straight to the point. Did you join the Xian Ding Sect for the Saint-creating Pill?" Qing Xuan said with a casual smile.


    "Elder''s insight is like a torch. That was precisely my intention!" Yang Ji responded honestly.


    "You do have the potential to become an Alchemy God and then obtain the Saint-creating Pill," Qing Xuan said, then suddenly smiled. "However... that will have to wait until you break through to Void Refining because, before that, you will definitely be unable to smelt Dao Medicines.


    You have not yet comprehended the Dao; without Dao Principles in your body, you cannot smelt the Great Dao Principles contained in Dao Medicines and become an Alchemy God."


    "As a prodigy, you have delayed your breakthrough to Void Refining, presumably aiming for the Taoist Body."


    "But if you cannot elevate your aptitude to a Sacred Body before Void Refining, the Dao Calamity you face will be even more terrifying than that for Taoist Body or Immortal Body types, greatly diminishing your ultimate achievement."


    "It is indeed a bit disheartening!" Qing Xuan laughed.


    "Please clarify, Elder!" Upon hearing Qing Xuan''s words, a ray of hope sparked in Yang Ji''s heart.

 Chapter 223 Call me Sister Qing Xuan, Protector of the Sect, Lang Canghai has arrived_3

    "You are a smart person, so I won''t beat around the bush. In my hands is a top-tier Dao Talisman; just swear to be truly loyal to our Xian Ding Sect, devote your heart to the Sect and never betray it, then all will have a turning point!" Qing Xuan chuckled, taking out a yellow talisman with flowing Dao patterns on the back of her hand."Yang Ji, the Xian Ding Sect really doesn''t treat you as an outsider, eh? Such top-tier Dao Talismans are typically only for the top Mahayana and Tribulation Immortals to swear allegiance! The Xian Ding Sect obviously treats you as core material, with very high standards. As long as you swear by the Dao Talisman, you are already half a high-ranking member of the Xian Ding Sect.


    This is a fantastic¡­ er¡­" The Immortal Elder suddenly stalled mid-sentence.


    "I, Yang Ji, swear to be forever loyal to the Xian Ding Sect and never betray the Sect. I swear by this, with the Heavenly Dao as my witness!"


    Before the Immortal Elder could finish, Yang Ji preemptively "snatched" the Dao Talisman from Qing Xuan''s hands and, under their astonished gazes, made his oath at lightning speed.


    The swiftness and decisiveness were astounding. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As if afraid someone would change their mind.


    A joke, such a grand opportunity, how could Yang Ji be slow?


    "Elder, now that I''ve made my vow, about the... Saint-creating Pill!" Yang Ji asked with a smirk, hinting clearly.


    "Giggle! Yang Ji, I originally thought you might need to think it over, but you were so straightforward. You''ve now joined two Sects. Aren''t you afraid that the elders of the Wuji Dao Sect will flay you?" Qing Xuan laughed.


    "The elders of my Wuji Dao Sect are very enlightened, how could they flay me! Besides, being able to join the Xian Ding Sect is also my fortune; how could the elders of the Wuji Dao Sect blame me?" Yang Ji laughed.


    "Alright! Since you have made a vow, you are now one of us. If the Wuji Dao Sect wants to flay you, we will flay the Wuji Dao Sect!" Qing Xuan chuckled. Read latest stories on empire


    "Elder, the Saint-creating Pill!" Yang Ji gently reminded her.


    "To be honest, I don''t have the Medicine Pill on me. The Sect sent me just to persuade you. Who would have thought you''d be so direct and join our Sect instantly, catching me off guard!" Qing Xuan laughed.


    "The Medicine Pill for you!" Suddenly, a grand voice resounded above their heads. Following that, a flash of Immortal Light appeared in the sky, and a Qiankun Bag emerged.


    "Inside this bag is a Saint-creating Pill! Three days from now, Qing Xuan, you will bring him to the Xuan Ding Secret Realm to meet the Ancestor!"


    "Understood, Sect Master!" Qing Xuan replied.


    "Thank you, Sect Master!" Yang Ji received the bag and also expressed his gratitude with a bow.


    "Alright, from now on there''s no need to continue with Alchemy. Cultivate in peace. Your aptitude for Alchemy may be valued by our Sect, but we value your Cultivation talent even more. The Sect Master asking you to meet the Ancestor clearly indicates they see you as a future Guardian of the Sect. This status, indeed, ranks above even the Dao Children of the Sect," Qing Xuan explained.


    "Guardian of the Sect? Does that mean I can now cultivate the Sect''s core Immortal Techniques?" Yang Ji inquired tentatively.


    "Absolutely!" Qing Xuan nodded.


    "Big brother, this is a huge opportunity! You came for the Saint-creating Pill, but who knew that by some fluke, you''d end up with such a big opportunity?" Buddha Child said enviously.


    "What do you mean, by some fluke? This is my skill. Have you ever seen a Grade Four Alchemy Saint of my age?" Yang Ji replied smugly through transmitted voice.


    "True, big brother, you are truly amazing. Your Alchemy skills are so impressive, I''m glad I didn''t let you refine me back then!" Buddha Child said, relieved.


    "For that, you should thank Buddha-Demon Senior. If he hadn''t passed the Buddha-Demon Scripture onto you, I really would have refined you back then," Yang Ji said with a sly tone.


    "Yang Ji, now that you are of such noble status, you must be paired with a Dao Protector! I''ve already contacted five of our Sect''s experts. I''ll take you to meet them shortly. If you take a liking to any, you can choose them as your Dao Protector," Qing Xuan initiated.


    "Dao Protector? How strong are they?" Yang Ji''s interest was piqued, and he asked.


    "All five are in the late stages of Mahayana!" Qing Xuan revealed.


    "Late-stage Mahayana? Forget it! A top Mahayana or a Tribulation Immortal would be better!" Yang Ji shook his head.


    "A top Mahayana to be your Dao Protector? Those who can achieve top Mahayana are all exceptional beings. They are busy comprehending the Great Dao and pursuing the Immortal Path; they don''t have the time to always accompany you. As for Tribulation Immortals, they face the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation once every thousand years, and every tribulation requires full preparation.


    It''s even less likely for them to be your Dao Protector," Qing Xuan explained truthfully.


    "If that''s the case, then forget it! I have a late-stage Mahayana Dao Protector," Yang Ji declared.


    "You have a Dao Protector? Is it reliable?" Qing Xuan asked.


    "Extremely reliable!" Yang Ji nodded. His life was in his control; how could it not be reliable?


    "Alright then!" Qing Xuan didn''t dwell on the matter. "You are free to move about the Sect. In three days, I''ll come to take you to meet the Ancestor!"


    "Thank you, Elder!" Yang Ji bowed in gratitude.


    "Don''t call me Elder anymore, just call me Sister Qing Xuan from now on. Once you meet the Ancestor, we will be peers," Qing Xuan smiled gracefully.


    "Then, thank you Sister Qing Xuan!" Yang Ji responded, dispensing with the formalities.


    "Mm! I''ll see you out. See you in three days!" Qing Xuan nodded, waved her hands, and sent Yang Ji out of the grand hall. When he reappeared, he was already outside the Sect''s entrance.


    The gate of the Xian Ding Sect was located after countless spinning stars; it was a peculiar space, not much different from the external Heavenly Domain, yet sealed off, like a small world.

 Chapter 223 Call me Sister Qing Xuan, Protector of the Sect, Lang Canghai has arrived_4

    The layout within the Sect was similar to other sects, with Immortal Palace Halls surrounded by clouds.Through his own Identity Token, Yang Ji sensed his palace but didn''t head there. Instead, he flew out of the spinning stars and arrived at the surface of the Pillar of Creation.


    The Life-Death Talisman in his hand emitted a faint light, with one of the points shining brilliantly. He knew Lang Canghai had arrived!


    Immediately, he used the Teleportation Array and headed for the bustling city beneath the Pillar of Creation.


    In the Realm of Extreme Void, the most prosperous places were naturally the cities near each superpower.


    Among them, the "City of Creation" under Xian Ding Sect was the most bustling place in the Realm of Extreme Void, bar none.


    This was thanks to Xian Ding Sect''s business spanning the myriad realms, which was why the city was so bustling.


    The City of Creation, also known as the "City of Thousands Pill," was rumored to sell tens of thousands of Medicine Pills with a complete range of varieties, making it a popular spot in reality, drawing countless cultivators to visit.


    Where there were people, there was business, and naturally, prosperity followed.


    Yang Ji, through the Teleportation Array, arrived outside the city. Holding the Life-Death Talisman, he sensed that Lang Canghai was within the city.


    Accordingly, he followed his senses through the lively streets and entered an elegant tavern.


    Showing his status as an Alchemist of Xian Ding Sect, he went straight to the top floor, pushed open the door of a luxurious private room, and saw the leisurely Lang Canghai, sipping tea complacently.


    "It seems our esteemed Elder Lang is in good spirits, indeed! Truly befitting a late-stage Mahayana expert, generous in your spending, drinking tea in Xianlai Restaurant''s premier room. That sip must have cost a pretty penny," Yang Ji said with a smile as he walked in.


    "Aiyoh, Sovereign, you''ve finally come. I''ve prepared all this for you¡ªonly the premier room is fitting for your status as the first true disciple," Lang Canghai said warmly, clearly aware of everything through his Clone Technique, but he wasn''t disheartened. Instead, he was in a great mood, all smiles. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This address of ''Sovereign'' was called out with such warmth and affection.


    This caught Yang Ji by surprise.


    However, after glancing at the information floating above his head, Yang Ji understood the reason.


    Initially, Lang Canghai thought Yang Ji was a Heavenly Demon, which naturally dampened his spirits. Yet, for the sake of becoming a Tribulation Immortal, he made do with false cordiality and acted along.


    But after learning that Yang Ji was actually a disciple of Wuji Dao Sect and even the foremost true disciple, his attitude completely changed.


    Firstly, Yang Ji was of the Human Race, not a Heavenly Demon, which alleviated most of the discomfort in his heart.


    Secondly, as the first true disciple and especially as the Supreme Genius of recent years, following such a figure promised a brilliant future.


    Upon learning the news, Lang Canghai rushed over without any hesitation, displaying not the slightest estrangement but overwhelming enthusiasm instead.


    Surprised but pleased, Yang Ji nodded; this was indeed good news, sparing him the need for further persuasion.


    "Sovereign, what brings you to the Realm of Extreme Void?" Lang Canghai, quite in tune, poured tea for Yang Ji while asking.


    "It''s a long story," Yang Ji shook his head, then suddenly asked, "By the way, you should have arrived here years ago, why only now?"


    "Sigh! I encountered an unexpected black hole on the way, got sucked in, nearly lost half my life, and that delayed me for many years," Lang Canghai lamented.


    "I see!" Yang Ji nodded, "From now on, you''ll practice by my side. The Wings of Time-Space have been refined, I''ll ensure you achieve the status of a Supreme Tribulation Immortal!"


    "Haha, thank you, Sovereign!" Lang Canghai was elated, laughing, "Sovereign, I''m treating today, order whatever you like!"


    "Then I won''t hold back!" Yang Ji licked his lips with a smile, while Buddha Child flew out, looking equally eager.


    (In the next chapter, the Senior Brother Xuan Zhong makes an appearance.)


    (I was up late working overtime last night, so I didn''t have time to update, my apologies.)

 Chapter 224 Culinary God Shi Linger? I am Xuan Zhong of the Wuji Dao Sect

    "Come, here''s the menu. Pick whatever you like!" Lang Canghai offered generously."I''ll have a ''Twin Phoenix from One Egg,'' ''Immortal Crystal Duck,'' ''Immortal Fairy Attending Court,'' and ''Buddha Jumps Over the Wall!''" Buddha Child chuckled, "Senior, this is going to be costly, very costly!"


    "Not at all, not at all. Buddha Child, my young friend, please order as you wish, there''s no need to be polite!" Lang Canghai''s complexion was very good, his face full of mirth.


    "Your Excellency, take a look!" He then turned his gaze to Yang Ji.


    "I''ll just have a few simpler dishes. I''ll have ''Stir-Fried Dragon Liver,'' ''Rejuvenation Soup,'' and ''Roasted Phoenix Wings,'' please!" Yang Ji scanned the menu and said.


    "Then I''ll add ''Immortal Meat,'' ''Immortal Lotus Soup,'' and ''Golden Lobster!''" Lang Canghai pointed at the names on the menu, and with that, a faint light began to emanate from it, projecting the virtual images of diverse dishes. Clearly, the menu was a magical treasure.


    After he confirmed the selection, the light from the menu faded away, indicating that the kitchen had likely received the order and was beginning to prepare the food.


    With nothing particular to do, everyone chatted and drank tea while they waited leisurely.


    A tea-time later, while the trio was chatting, Yang Ji''s powerful Divine Sense suddenly caught an interesting voice. He looked towards the window with a moved expression.


    Lang Canghai obviously noticed Yang Ji''s sidelong glance, and with his hands intertwined and energy coursing, he pulled apart his crossed hands, bringing forth a field of Xuan Light that displayed the scene outside the Xianlai Restaurant.


    "Go on, go away. Where did this country girl come from, thinking she can become a Spirit Chef at our Xianlai Restaurant? Really, she''s dreaming!" At the entrance, two Void Refining Guards were shaking their heads with a laugh and waved her away.


    "Can you please give me a chance? I''m really good at cooking!" The girl, around sixteen, was modestly dressed, with clear brows and beautiful eyes, lively and adorable, her eyes filled with resilience and determination.


    "Your cooking is good? Maybe in your village, but do you know where you are? This is the Xianlai Restaurant, where immortals assemble, full of Cultivators who eat Spiritual Ingredients and Spirit Food, all high-level cuisine. You''ve never even seen such ingredients, how could you possibly cook them well? Go away!" The guards laughed and shooed her off.


    "I am naturally clever and a descendant of the Culinary God. Just by smelling the aroma and looking at the ingredients, I know how to make the most delicious dishes. You don''t believe me? Let me in to compare my skills with the Spirit Chefs of your Xianlai Restaurant!" The girl asserted confidently, her chin lifted.


    "You? A descendant of the Culinary God?" The two Void Refining Guards scoffed and shook their heads, "You''re just a mortal girl, without even a Spiritual Root. What makes you think you''re a descendant of the Culinary God? We can''t waste high-level ingredients on you. And you want to compete with the Spirit Chefs of our Xianlai Restaurant?


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    As he spoke, one guard sent out a burst of Spiritual Light, flicking her forehead.


    "Ouch!" The girl rubbed her forehead and frowned, "Hmph! You say my cooking isn''t up to snuff, so why were you sniffing so deeply at the broth I was boiling just now? The rich fragrance clearly attracted you. Aren''t you all Cultivators? Since you thought my broth tasted good, then why wouldn''t other Cultivators like it too?"


    "I must say, your old hen broth does smell rich and fragrant. With your cooking skills, you could become a Culinary God in the secular world and enjoy all the riches and honors! But coming to our Xianlai Restaurant, that''s truly the wrong place.


    We stew Spiritual Chickens here, all high-level ingredients, not the old hens of the mortal world." Although the two Void Refining Cultivators spoke this way, their eyes involuntarily glanced at the soup jar in the girl''s hand, revealing an unusual glint.


    Yang Ji clearly saw the thought bubble above their heads, [This old hen soup really does smell amazing!]


    "Oh, now I get it. You look down on my ingredients, right? Just give me high-level ingredients, like that Great Firebird that just flew in, bring it down, and I can make you a hundred different dishes. Oh, and that big snake encircled with lightning that just flew in too, if you catch it for me, I can make you snake soup, roasted snake meat... ooh..."


    The girl had yet to finish her sentence when one of the guards hurriedly covered her mouth, "My goodness, those are the mounts of esteemed guests of our Xianlai Restaurant , you can''t talk nonsense like that! It''s only because the people at our Xianlai Restaurant are kind-hearted. If you were at another inn causing such a fuss, I reckon you would have been thrown far away by now."


    "Hmph! I don''t even care for their inns!" The girl pouted.


    "Oh? And why is that?" The guard asked with interest.


    "I asked around and was told that of all the inns in the city, yours is the biggest, the wealthiest, and the most powerful. Joining such a force is the only way I can truly access high-level ingredients, show off my talent, and fully harness my potential," the girl said, lifting her chin.


    "Heh, I have to say, you''ve got a good eye and you''re quite shrewd at choosing. If you were a Cultivator, I might let you have a try, but you''re just a mortal, unable to even conjure a flame, and you''re dreaming of cooking? Those high-level ingredients can''t be stewed properly with common wood! And that big snake with the thunder from earlier, that''s a Thunder Python.


    You haven''t got a trace of Cultivation; touch its thunder, and you''ll be reincarnated thousands of times over. Don''t even think about cooking it. Sigh! It''s not that we don''t give you a chance; it''s just that you don''t have a chance!"

 Chapter 224 Culinary God Shi Linger? I am Xuan Zhong of the Wuji Dao Sect_2

    "You''d better leave now! Oh, and the old hen soup you brought can stay, we''re willing to pay triple the silver taels to buy it from you."The two guards said this, then turned their gaze to the girl with the sullen expression.


    "Tsk! Don''t be too upset, everyone has their own fortune. It''s not your fault you don''t have a Spiritual Root. Even if you can''t become a Spirit Chef, being a Culinary God in the mortal world is also good. Why obsess over it?" one guard said softly.


    "But, I really want to cook! If I can''t get access to high-quality ingredients, I won''t be able to make the dishes from the ''Culinary God''s Manual'', and I can''t become the Culinary God and restore my ancestors'' glory!" the girl pouted.


    "What Culinary God''s Manual? Show us!" a guard demanded.


    "Here it is!" The girl took out an antiquated-looking book from her sleeve, which was just an ordinary mortal tome.


    However, when the guard opened it, he found that the contents recorded within were anything but ordinary.


    "On the eighteen methods of cooking dragon liver, the twenty-nine methods for the Myriad Black Tortoise, the twelve ways of roasting phoenix wings, the thirty-nine methods for Sea Spirit God Fish heads, the seventy-two methods for the Rainbow Swallowing Python, the thirty-nine ways to eat the God Race, the thirty-nine ways to eat the Holy Race, the thirty-eight ways to eat the Immortal Clan..."


    The content gradually became more serious, and as the two guards read, a chill ran down their spines and their voices grew weaker. Finally, they clamped their mouths shut.


    The guards hastily pulled the girl aside and sternly advised, "Good heavens, you mustn''t let anyone see this book! The recipes include eating the Dragon Race, Sea Race, and even the God Race, Holy Race, and Immortal Clan¡ªsuper powerful clans, all of them! If they saw these elaborate methods of boiling, stewing, frying, roasting... what then? Your little life would be in jeopardy." S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You go back and burn this book, or it will bring disaster upon you!"


    "I can''t burn it, I can''t burn it, this is the Culinary God''s Manual passed down in my family, it can''t be burned!" The girl snatched the book back and carefully put it away, then timidly retorted, "I''ve heard others say that your Xianlai Restaurant also cooks these ingredients, so why are you fine?"


    "Hey, our Xianlai Restaurant isn''t just any ordinary power. Even if we cooked a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, no one would dare to interfere! But it''s different for you. Alone and powerless, someone could blow you away with a puff of breath.


    None of your ancestors had a Spiritual Root, and I don''t know where they heard about these secrets of the Cultivation world, thinking about eating dragon liver and phoenix gall¡ªthat''s wild dreaming!" a guard laughed.


    "Don''t say we didn''t warn you, it''s best you don''t show this book to anyone else, to avoid bringing disaster upon yourself! Alright, alright, leave the chicken soup and go on home!" the guard waved his hand.


    "So, you really won''t give me a chance?" the girl mumbled with a downcast face.


    "We..." Just as the two guards were about to speak, the space in front of them twisted and churned suddenly, and an old man appeared out of nowhere. He smiled at the girl and said, "Young lady, my master invites you. Would you be willing to accompany this old man for a visit upstairs?"


    "Greetings, senior!" The two guards stiffened and bowed immediately.


    "They call you senior, you must be very impressive, huh?" the girl asked with her bright, animated eyes.


    "Well, there''s a bit of truth to that!" Lang Canghai replied with a smile.


    "Then can you get me high-quality ingredients? I could cook for you for free. I just hope you can bring me different high-quality ingredients every day!" The girl''s eyes shone with hope as she spoke.


    "If you truly have the skill, then it is possible!" Lang Canghai nodded.


    "Okay then, I''m willing to go up with you!" The girl''s face showed innocent joy.


    "Then I will take you up!" With a wave of his hand, Lang Canghai wrapped the girl in a stream of light. They pierced through space, disappearing from the spot and in the blink of an eye arrived at Xianlai Restaurant''s ''A'' chamber.


    "Master, I have brought the girl!" Lang Canghai smiled.


    "Little girl, what''s your name?" Yang Ji asked with a smile.


    "I''m Shi Linger!" The girl looked curiously at Yang Ji.


    "Shi Linger?" Yang Ji nodded and smiled, "You say you''re a good cook? Then tell me, what can you make from them?"


    With a gesture, he conjured up the phantom images of Bai Xiang, Great Peng, Qing Shi, and other ancient demons.


    "That''s Bai Xiang, his legs are the toughest, they''re delicious when stewed. The essence of the Great Peng lies in its wings; they''re best when roasted. Qing Shi would be perfect for making braised lion''s head meatballs. These three must be ancient demons, right?


    My Culinary God''s Manual has records of them, and illustrations too!" Shi Linger laughed, showing no fear as she commented on these mighty demons, her excitement evident.


    If Bai Xiang, Great Peng, Qing Shi, and other demons were here, who knows what they would think!


    "Heh, you''re making my mouth water, who would have thought that these three could produce such delectable dishes?" Buddha Child''s eyes sparkled mischievously.


    "So, what do you think about him, what kind of dish could he make?" Yang Ji cast a spell with a flick, and immediately Buddha Child revealed his true form, turning into a mushroom.


    "Who would have thought he was a mushroom? That must be the ''Yin Spirit Mushroom'' recorded in the divine cookbook; I recognize it. It''s best to stew him with ''Sunflame Chicken'' that has hot blood coursing through its veins.


    Chicken stewed with mushrooms, now that''s delicious." Shi Linger''s eyes gleamed, her gaze filled with nothing but the ingredients, oblivious to Buddha Child''s increasingly green complexion.

 Chapter 224 Culinary God Shi Linger? I am Xuan Zhong of the Wuji Dao Sect_3

    "Little chicken stew with mushrooms? Haha, not bad, not bad at all!" Yang Ji praised before saying, "It seems the Culinary God''s Manual you have really contains something special; its contents are quite rich. Perhaps your ancestor really was the Culinary God.""Yes, my ancestor was the Culinary God. He was the Chief Cook in the Celestial Court," Shi Linger nodded in response.


    "Oh? The Chief Cook of the Celestial Court?" Yang Ji''s expression became intrigued.


    "Yang Ji, the true Culinary God is an existence comparable to the Pill Ancestor. The divine banquets they prepare are not something the average person can taste. They not only enhance cultivation but are also delicious and more appealing than Immortal Pills. If you had a Culinary God by your side to prepare divine banquets in the future, that would be grandeur on a grand scale.


    Even Immortal Kings would crave the flavors upon catching the scent," the Immortal Elder conveyed telepathically.


    "There are indeed many Culinary Gods in the Celestial Court. Those old ladies of the Queen Mother hold a banquet in Yaochi once every ten thousand years. It''s a huge affair, with various Immortal Kings coming to congratulate, and the divine banquet itself is a major highlight, comparable to Immortal Peaches!" The tatty wooden box suddenly spoke up.


    Surprised, Yang Ji asked, "You''ve tasted it?"


    "I have, and to tell the truth, it really is something!" the wooden box said somewhat wistfully.


    "So, is this little girl really something special then?" Yang Ji''s eyes suddenly lit up.


    "It''s just a pity that this girl lacks Spiritual Root and won''t live past a hundred years. Even if she consumes Lifespan Extension Pills, it''s just over a hundred and fifty years, which compared to the thousands or even tens of thousands of years cultivators live, is far too short. I''m afraid it will be difficult for her to become a Culinary God," the wooden box lamented.


    "That''s true, indeed a pity!" Yang Ji shook his head. For ordinary people to have Spiritual Root out of nowhere is even harder than for someone with Lower-grade Root Bone to achieve an Immortal Body. It truly goes against the heavens and is nearly impossible.


    "Big brother, my cooking is really delicious. As long as you can find me high-grade ingredients, I can cook for you for free," Shi Linger nodded earnestly.


    "Hehe, words alone aren''t convincing, I''ll need to see your true skills. How about this, Lang Lao, go get some ingredients from the Xianlai Kitchen and let her show us what she can do," Yang Ji said.


    "Alright!" Lang Canghai nodded, tore through space, and disappeared. A few breaths passed, and he tore through space again, returning to the room holding a chicken leg that radiated Spiritual Light, along with a full set of spices, "This is a Lingxia Chicken, go ahead and cook it!"


    "Okay!" Shi Linger nodded excitedly, "I''ll make a roasted chicken leg then." Experience more on empire


    Seeing this, Yang Ji waved his hand and brought Shi Linger into the Mount Sea World, giving her ample space to operate. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He also temporarily entrusted her with the Earth Spirit Fire so she could use it as she pleased.


    "What''s this recipe for roasted chicken called in the Culinary God''s Manual?" Yang Ji inquired.


    "It doesn''t have a name; I plan to roast it my own way!" Shi Linger replied.


    "Oh? Your own method? This must be your first time handling such high-grade ingredients, right? Are you that confident?" Yang Ji asked with a smile.


    "A true Culinary God, once they read a recipe, can integrate and apply the knowledge without being rigid or restricting their own ideas. I, Shi Linger, have long stepped outside the constraints of the Culinary God''s Manual.


    Give me an ingredient, and just by smelling its scent, looking at its color, tasting its flavor, I can combine various spices and methods to create the best dish!" Shi Linger stated confidently.


    "Oh? That''s somewhat similar to alchemy!" Yang Ji nodded, his anticipation growing.


    With the Earth Spirit Fire at her disposal, Shi Linger was very excited. She controlled it with a flick, then began to cook the chicken leg.


    With every turn, her nose twitched continuously, taking in the aroma to gauge the perfect level of doneness.


    Her eyes were equally focused on the chicken leg, watching its changing color and periodically adding spices with a professional air.


    As time passed, a rich aroma of roasted chicken began to fill the air wildly.


    The onlooking Yang Ji and others exchanged glances, their eyes all lighting up!


    The Buddha Child swallowed hard, his eyes nearly popping out!


    As Shi Linger continued to turn the chicken leg and precisely control the flames, the sizzling of the fats and the irresistible aroma wafted into their nostrils.


    Even Yang Ji found his mouth watering at the aroma; it truly did smell delicious!


    Lang Canghai was endlessly admiring, "Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!"


    "Cumin on top, chili pepper on top, there you go, the roasted chicken leg is ready!" Shi Linger executed a series of moves, swiftly turning her hand to shake out the chili pepper. As the flames swept up, a scorching aroma rose, and she lifted the chicken leg from the fire.


    Yang Ji, seeing his eyes shine, quickly waved his hand, leading everyone out of the Mount Sea World. The perfectly roasted chicken leg was also placed on a dining plate on the table.


    As the fragrance dispersed, everyone who smelled it felt their desire for taste completely hooked.


    In the room next door, a man who had been enjoying his meal suddenly sniffed vigorously. The aroma of the chicken leg invaded his nostrils.


    In an instant, his eyes brightened, and suddenly, the chicken leg in his hand seemed less fragrant. Enticed by the aroma, he pushed the door open and strolled toward room A.


    Just as Yang Ji and the others were about to start tasting, suddenly, a loud laugh came from outside.


    "I am a carefree visitor from the Red Dust, seeking joy amidst the turmoil of the world. The beauties of the earth enter my mouth, tasting the fires of countless homes!"


    As soon as this voice sounded, a flash of light appeared before everyone, and a fat man with a pleasing appearance, a huge belly, and a round body materialized out of nowhere.


    "I am Xuan Zhong from the Infinity Dao Sect. Greetings to all!" The fat man licked the grease on the corner of his mouth and, smiling, gave a greeting with a cupped fist.


    "Xuan, Xuan Zhong?" Yang Ji was stunned.


    "Oh? Young brother, you know of me? Have you maybe heard of my famous name that shakes the heavens in the Myriad Realms?" Xuan Zhong was grinning openly, but he hadn''t glanced at Yang Ji. From the moment he entered, his gaze had not shifted a bit from the roasted chicken leg on the table.

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    "Young brother, what''s the name of this dish with the chicken leg? I want to order one too!" Xuan Zhong''s eyes shone with excitement, he covertly swallowed his saliva, and his gaze was fixed on the chicken leg that Shi Linger was roasting, unable to look away."This chicken leg is our own creation, it''s not available at the Xianlai Restaurant!" Yang Ji said with a smile, "If Elder Brother appreciates it, sit down and share the meal with us!"


    "Elder Brother?" Upon hearing this, Xuan Zhong''s eyes slightly dimmed, then he turned his attention to Yang Ji, sizing him up from head to toe.


    "Hmm? Are you practicing the ''True Rigidity Technique''?" He instantly sensed the fluctuations of cultivation technique aura emanating from Yang Ji, his pupils dilated slightly with surprise, "Are you a member of my Wuji Dao Sect?"


    "Indeed, Junior Brother''s name is Yang Ji!" Yang Ji nodded in response.


    "Yang Ji? Are you the most outstanding first true disciple of our Sect in recent years, Yang Ji? Hahaha, Junior Brother, I''ve heard of your great reputation. So, you''re a fellow Sect member, this is fantastic!"


    Xuan Zhong completely relaxed and laughed heartily, "Junior Brother, how did you roast this chicken leg? It smells way too good; I could catch the scent even from a few doors down!"


    "This chicken leg was roasted by the girl Ling Er, it was just ready, and we were about to eat when Elder Brother arrived. It seems like fate indeed!" Yang Ji chuckled.


    "Fate it is, truly fate. A few years ago, I met Junior Brother Tian Li who mentioned that our Sect had produced a genius, and we talked about you. Not so long after that, I''ve met you in person, this really is fate!" Xuan Zhong laughed heartily.


    Yang Ji saw him glancing at the chicken leg while speaking, drooling with eagerness, and could not help but smile inwardly.


    He then unleashed his Sword Qi, cutting the chicken leg into five portions, handing one of them to Xuan Zhong.


    "Here, Elder Brother, have a taste and see how you like it!"


    The other portions, he distributed among Buddha Child and the others.


    "Junior Brother, I won''t be polite then!" Xuan Zhong flashed a wide grin, picked up the chicken leg, and took a big bite. The crisp sound was followed by an aroma filling his mouth. He immediately showed an intoxicated expression, half-closed his eyes in delight, chewed thoroughly, and finally gulped it down. A burst of brilliance shone in his eyes as he exclaimed loudly,


    "Amazing, amazing! Junior Brother, this chicken leg is truly extraordinary. I never imagined a simple ingredient like the Lingxia Chicken leg could be made so delicious. This is truly amazing!"


    "If Elder Brother likes it, eat more. I''ll ask Ling Er to roast some more later!" said Yang Ji with a smile.


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    "Alright, alright! Then I''ll take advantage of Junior Brother''s kindness!" Xuan Zhong grinned as he chewed on the chicken leg and said to Shi Linger, "Sister Ling Er, I eat quite a lot, so I''ll trouble you to roast some more later.


    Since you''re Junior Brother''s person, as your Elder Brother, I don''t have much for a first meeting gift, so take this ''Nine-Transformation Longevity Pill''; it will definitely give you mortals five hundred more years of life."


    "Ah? Is this an Immortal Pill?" Shi Linger was so startled she paused in shock, then looked at Yang Ji, appearing a bit uncomfortable, unsure of what to do.


    "If it''s Elder Brother''s kind intention, then accept it. With a top-notch Lifespan Extension Pill in your belly, you''ve just gained over four hundred years of life. That''s an enormous blessing! Today, you should demonstrate your best skills so that Elder Brother can have a feast!" Yang Ji smiled, signaling her to accept it.


    "Ah, thank you, Big Brother!" Shi Linger accepted the Medicine Pill, and excitedly said to Xuan Zhong, "Big Brother, I can do more than just roast chicken legs; I can cook other dishes too. As long as you provide me with high-quality ingredients, I can make a lot of delicious food for you!"


    "Oh? Really? What dishes can you make?" Xuan Zhong instantly looked over, his eyes sparkling even more intensely as he stared at Shi Linger.


    "Look, Big Brother, if you provide the ingredients, I can make everything listed here!" Shi Linger took out her Culinary God''s Manual and handed it to Xuan Zhong.


    "The, the Culinary God''s Manual?" Seeing these three words, Xuan Zhong''s body straightened up, and he instantly perked up, flipping through the pages eagerly.


    "Eighteen different recipes for dragon liver? Ingenious craftsmanship with a variety of techniques producing delicious dishes? Fry, deep fry, roast, boil, steam, hot pot... Often, the most premium ingredients only require the simplest cooking methods? Marvelous!


    To think there are so many delicious ways to prepare, it seems my past dragon liver meals were a waste." Xuan Zhong slapped his thigh regretfully, then excitedly continued to read.


    "The braising of Myriad Black Tortoise, Phoenix Wing Meat Shreds, Divine Fish Head Soup, stir-fried Rainbow Swallowing Python, roasted God Race, boiled Holy Race, charcoal-grilled Immortal Clan, hand-torn Spirit Race... Wonderful, simply wonderful!"


    As Xuan Zhong read, he was overwhelmed with excitement, his enthusiasm unabated, and he asked with anticipation, "Sister Ling Er, can you make all of these?"


    "I can, but I don''t have cultivation. Some procedures need others to help me handle!" Shi Linger stated confidently. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "No problem! I''ll head over to the Xianlai Kitchen right away and get some high-end ingredients for you to cook up. I''m eager to broaden my horizons!" Speaking of food, Xuan Zhong was decisive and prompt. He ripped through space and disappeared. It took him no more than three breaths to return with some high-end ingredients, which he passed to Shi Linger.


    The assortment included dragon liver, Mystic Bird Wing, Golden Python Meat, Nine-Colored Immortal Chicken, and other premium ingredients, all of which he gave to Shi Linger.


    Yang Ji was also expecting great things. With a wave of his hand, he transported Shi Linger into Mount Sea World to start her cooking.


    The crowd watched Shi Linger preparing the gourmet dishes while sipping old hen soup and gnawing on the chicken leg meat, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

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    ```Yang Ji was nibbling on a chicken leg when he deliberately glanced at Xuan Zhong and asked in a soft voice, "Big brother, your cultivation level?"


    The Xuan Zhong before him wasn''t just some Fusion cultivator, or Mahayana cultivator, but a powerful Nine Tribulations Immortal!


    It should be noted that Xuan Zhong, having cultivated for less than 10,000 years, had actually achieved the status of Nine Tribulations Immortal, just one step away from True Immortal. It was truly unfathomable.


    From the moment he walked in, Yang Ji had been somewhat perplexed.


    "Ha, you''re asking about my cultivation level? Well, it''s all an accident!"


    "Thousands of years ago, I was traveling in the True Dragon World when I offended a Rainbow Immortal Dragon, which I slapped to death and roasted for a meal. However, after eating the young one, the elder came out, a powerful Red Dust Immortal, chasing and attempting to kill me all over the world."


    "That stubborn old codger chased me across eighty-eight great worlds, leaving me no place to escape under the heavens or hide on the ground, truly trying to drive me to my death!"


    "I ran and ran, for a thousand years until I reached the depths of outer space, and inadvertently entered a rift in time and space."


    "Inside, the flow of time was many times faster than the outside world. I spent over ten thousand years in there, and after I broke through to become a Nine Tribulations Immortal, I came out and tore that old codger apart on the spot, which really angered me to death!"


    Xuan Zhong looked utterly frustrated as he spoke.


    "Uh..." Yang Ji was stunned, his mind reeling, with only two words to describe it, "ferociously wild"! Absolutely ferociously wild!


    The Rainbow Immortal Dragon, a core branch of the Dragon Race that is rare in number, is so revered that it''s somewhat more esteemed than the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon.


    To dare eat such a creature, and on its own territory to boot, flattening it to death and roasting it.


    No wonder this provoked the pursuit of an old dragon!


    But to be chased for a thousand years by a Red Dust Immortal, through eighty-eight worlds, and still not to be killed, it must be said that Xuan Zhong was truly heaven-defying.


    After his breakthrough to Nine Tribulations Immortal, he even tore the chaser apart? That''s just too monstrous.


    However, Yang Ji could see the words "frustration", "irritation", and "unease" floating above Xuan Zhong''s head, so he still wasn''t quite convinced by Xuan Zhong''s claim of being able to tear apart a Red Dust Immortal with the strength of a Nine Tribulations Immortal, especially since the individual in question was a naturally gifted Rainbow Immortal Dragon.


    Thereupon he asked, "Big brother, did you really tear apart a Red Dust Immortal?" Stay updated with empire


    "Pah! To be honest with you, little brother, I didn''t succeed. That old codger indeed had some tricks up his sleeve. He crafted eight Mahayana artifacts that were extremely formidable. Only with an Immortal Artifact in hand could I barely avoid falling short.


    However, once I break through to the True Immortal Realm, that old dragon will definitely not be a match for me," Xuan Zhong said, still frustrated.


    It was clear that he had suffered quite a bit in the past.


    However, to Yang Ji and the others, this was shockingly impressive.


    A Red Dust Immortal wielding eight Mahayana artifacts, consumed by fury in a fight for life and death, yet unable to subdue Xuan Zhong¡ªwho in the end had no choice but to leave in anger. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Xuan Zhong was not a Red Dust Immortal, but he was as formidable as one. If he were to break through, what then? Simply too ferociously wild!


    This fellow, deserving to be Xuan Ye, the Immortal King''s successor, was monstrous!


    "Under the pursuit of a Red Dust Immortal, big brother, untouched for a millennium, and with your powerful strength, you forced him to leave. That''s just too impressive; your achievements are outstanding. Should this be known throughout the Myriad Realms, your name, I reckon, would hang in the sky as brightly as the sun, shining brilliantly across all worlds!


    Little brother is truly in awe, in awe!" Yang Ji complimented.


    "Haha, if little brother puts it that way, doesn''t that mean I came out on top?" Xuan Zhong''s demeanor immediately lightened up.


    "On top, absolutely on top! You should know, big brother, that your realm was a whole level lower than that old dragon, and yet you fought head-on and did not lose. In a way, that''s already a victory," Yang Ji said honestly.


    "Ha, not bad, not bad, with little brother saying that, it does make me feel a bit better. It was the first time I was so suppressed, I felt like I couldn''t save face, and I was terribly frustrated inside. Your words have opened up my heart," Xuan Zhong said with a wide smile.


    Yang Ji and the others inwardly gave bitter smiles, speechless at the fact of being suppressed by a Red Dust Immortal. What face was there to lose?


    "By the way, little brother, what brought you to the Realm of Extreme Void?" Xuan Zhong asked with curiosity.


    "Pah! Big brother, it seems we are connected by a shared fate!" Yang Ji then shared his own experiences.


    "What? Chased by a top Mahayana cultivator of the Yaksha Clan? Absolutely seeking death!" Xuan Zhong frowned, his expression one of righteous indignation, then suddenly leaned in close with a sly smile, "Little brother, on that Culinary God''s Manual, I saw a recipe for a hundred ways to cook the members of the Yaksha Clan, none of which I''ve tried yet. Let''s strike a deal, how about it?"


    "I''ll help you take revenge and tear that old Yaksha apart, and I''ll also take Ling Er along, fry her up, and make a few dishes for me, what do you say?"


    Yang Ji gave him a look, instantly realizing what he was up to.


    Seeing Yang Ji''s expression, Xuan Zhong quickly laughed, "Little brother, what do you say?"


    "Fine," Yang Ji pondered for a moment and then nodded, "My current level of cultivation is indeed a bit low, I can''t get the top ingredients from the Culinary God''s Manual for Ling Er, nor can I bear those great karmic consequences. Big brother, just take Ling Er along, perhaps this is also her chance to become the Culinary God!"


    "Haha, little brother, that''s decisive of you!" Xuan Zhong laughed joyfully, "Rest assured, little brother, I''ll sort out that old Yaksha for you. I''ll be around the Realm of Extreme Void shortly, so if you run into any trouble, just summon me with the Jade Talisman, and even if a Red Dust Immortal pops up to bother you, I''ll cut him down too."


    ```

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    As he spoke, he handed over a Jade Talisman.Yang Ji also took it with a backhand motion.


    As they chatted, Shi Linger also gradually finished preparing the delicious food.


    Toward the end, upon learning that Xuan Zhong intended to take her away to pursue the path of the Culinary God, Shi Linger became overjoyed and incredibly excited.


    However, just before leaving, the girl said to Yang Ji with a clever smile, "Big brother, when I become the Culinary God, I''ll come back and cook something delicious for you."


    This meal was originally hosted by Lang Canghai, but in the end, it was Xuan Zhong who paid the bill.


    After leaving the Xianlai Restaurant, Xuan Zhong took Shi Linger and flew away excitedly.


    Yang Ji then returned to the Xian Ding Sect with Lang Canghai.


    Three days flashed by in a blink.


    That day, Qing Xuan came to Yang Ji''s residence and took him flying towards the Xuan Ding Secret Realm to meet the old ancestor.


    The Xuan Ding Secret Realm was located in the deepest part of the Xian Ding Sect. Qing Xuan used a Jade Talisman to navigate, creating a swirling passage through which he led Yang Ji.


    When they reappeared, they had already arrived in a not so large space, somewhat similar to where Mo Taixu was in seclusion.


    There were Supreme Dao Stone Veins spread across and Enlightenment Incense burning. In addition, there was a rich Pill Qi coming from the Pill Realm. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was a sacred place for cultivation.


    "Old Ancestor, I have brought the person!" Qing Xuan bowed and said respectfully in front of him.


    Dao Qi and Pill Qi automatically parted ways and slowly extended forward, revealing the situation ahead. On the high platform, five figures became visible.


    They were sitting on meditation cushions, all with closed eyes, surrounded by the flow of Dao essence, all of them powerful Red Dust Immortals.


    In his heart, Yang Ji exclaimed in admiration at the strength of these five Red Dust Immortals within the Xian Ding Sect.


    The three figures in the middle had particularly strong auras, all of them formidable Red Dust Immortals who had withstood the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation through their own strength, and not the lesser Red Dust Immortals who relied on Magical Treasures.


    The foundation of the Xian Ding Sect was indeed powerful!


    "Disciple Yang Ji, greets the old ancestor!" Yang Ji also followed Qing Xuan and bowed respectfully.


    Just as his words fell, swish, all five figures opened their eyes at the same time, smiling faces emerging.


    "Yang Ji, we are reassured by your joining the Xian Ding Sect!" said the refined old man in the Immortal Alchemy Robe in the middle, smiling.


    "It is my honor to receive such generous regard from the Sect," Yang Ji replied.


    "Good, very good!" The old man with a square face beside the refined elder nodded approvingly. "We won''t beat around the bush. Today, we invited you here to offer you some benefits, so you can cultivate in peace and achieve the title of Unparalleled Daozi."


    "After we ascend to the Immortal Realm in the future, the future of the Xian Ding Sect will rely on you juniors to protect."


    "Protecting the Sect is the disciple''s duty, as it should be!" Yang Ji''s voice rose a few notches with excitement at the mention of benefits.


    "Alright, no more idle talk. Since you have already sworn an oath with a Dao Talisman, we absolutely trust you. Here are five Immortal Techniques, ''Yunlai Immortal Domain,'' ''Sun Spirit Divine Fist,'' ''Taixuan Divine Finger,'' ''Nine Transformations of the True Spirit,'' and ''One Qi Transforms Three Purities.'' Take them and cultivate!" said the square-faced elder, tossing five Jade Talismans generously.


    "Five Immortal Techniques?" Yang Ji''s heart trembled with excitement.


    "All are trivial, cultivating them is a waste of time, a loss not worth the gain! Apart from ''One Qi Transforms Three Purities,'' which is top-notch, the rest of the offensive Immortal Techniques are all dispensable. The ''Wuji Sword Technique'' and ''Ultimate Great Destruction'' that you cultivate are top-tier offensive Immortal Techniques, even in the Immortal Realm.


    Fully comprehending these two techniques surpasses millions of trivial ones! It''s not about having many techniques, but about being formidable!" the Ragged Wooden Box said.

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    ```"Oh? This ''One Qi Transforms Three Clears'' can actually be compared with ''Wuji Sword Technique'' and ''Primordial Extreme Annihilation''?" Upon hearing what the Rail Wooden Box had said, Yang Ji was slightly surprised.


    Wuji Sword Technique was one of the core Immortal Techniques of Wuji Dao Sect, created by the Wuji Immortal King.


    He was highly regarded by the Ancestral Fiend as someone who could establish his own Dao at any time, walk his own path, and create his own Sealing Technique. Such an unmatched Immortal King''s creation was undoubtedly of top-tier quality, without a doubt.


    As for Primordial Annihilation, it originated from that supreme figure, one whom even the Rail Wooden Box feared and dared not mention the name of, indicating that this person was also an unmatched Immortal King.


    Although Yang Ji had never used Primordial Annihilation in actual combat and was unaware of its power,


    he had personally witnessed the terrifying might of a technique that was not much different in essence, the "Point of Extreme Destruction."


    Previously, when the top figures of the Yaksha Clan in the Mahayana stage chased him to the small world inside the Immortal King Stele, his third senior brother Shen Wujue stood up for him. With one move, "Point of Extreme Destruction," he nearly killed the Yaksha Mahayana who executed the ''Night Emperor Divine Fist,'' a Minor Immortal Technique.


    From this, Yang Ji understood just how vast the gap was between minor Immortal Techniques, great Immortal Techniques, and top-tier Immortal Techniques¡ª they were not on the same level at all, the difference was far too great.


    Top-tier Immortal Techniques were also known as Invincible Immortal Techniques, extremely rare. Only those supreme titans and dominators who had walked their own Dao could create them.


    It was conceivable how terrifying this level of Immortal Technique was, given that an Immortal King possessing one such technique, upon fully comprehending it to perfection, could be called a titan.


    Although Yang Ji owned two top-tier Immortal Techniques, both were incomplete.


    When the Wuji Immortal King traveled through the Lower Realm, he only passed down a part of the Wuji Sword Technique.


    Additionally, Primordial Annihilation was also incomplete.


    Through Golden Finger, he could see that the Immortal Technique''s profound mysteries contained in the Immortal King Stele were, like the Wuji Sword Technique, only partially revealed.


    Yet even such a partial technique was a hundred, even a thousand, times more terrifying than a minor Immortal Technique in terms of the power and mystery unleashed¡ªsimply not on the same level.


    A complete top-tier Immortal Technique was rare indeed. Keep in mind that even when Changyi Immortal King blessed everyone, he only used "Great Blessing Immortal Technique" and "Great Wishing Immortal Technique," and did not display a top-tier Immortal Technique.


    Yang Ji had not expected that "One Qi Transforms Three Clears" would also be a top-tier Immortal Technique!


    "This ''One Qi Transforms Three Clears'' is a top-tier Immortal Technique created by that person. Once executed, it can briefly split into three clones with the same strength as the original body. With three joining forces, they could easily shatter a foe of the same level."


    "In the Immortal Realm, that figure was once called the first under the dominator. Even my master could not fathom his depth."


    "My master once said that person is in seclusion, ready to establish his own Sealing Technique at any moment, and is merely waiting for an opportunity to break through. Sooner or later, he is destined to walk a path like my master, the Ancestral Fiend," the Rail Wooden Box said.


    "So my original self transforms into three clones with One Qi Transforms Three Clears? And all three are just as powerful as the original body?" Yang Ji felt a surge of excitement in his heart. This was a perfect match with the Three Immortals Formation. With three clones, he could exert the formation to its utmost limits.


    If he could master it, the chances of him becoming a Dao Child would increase by ten to twenty percent.


    This Immortal Technique was truly marvelous!


    "Thank you, Elder!" Yang Ji was overjoyed as he accepted the Jade Slip and bowed in gratitude.


    "These five Immortal Techniques are the core techniques of our Xian Ding Sect, especially ''One Qi Transforms Three Clears'' which is the essence of the essence. You must absolutely not divulge it. Do you understand?" the refined elder solemnly admonished him in the meantime.


    "Disciple understands!" Yang Ji responded.


    "Hmm!" The refined elder nodded with satisfaction. "As for cultivation, I''ll give you a Superior Dao Stone Vein, enough for you to cultivate without any worries."


    With that, a flash of purple light appeared in his palm, and a tiny Purple Dragon weaved through the palm''s inner world before soaring towards Yang Ji, transforming into a massive Purple Dragon, which kept flying around him, emitting low murmurs.


    "A Superior Dao Stone Vein? Thank you, Elder!" Yang Ji''s heart burst with joy, and as he displayed the Palm Taichi, he trapped the Purple Dragon and brought it into the Mount Sea World.


    Such benefits were indeed plentiful.


    "Additionally, here are ten Nascent Soul Pills for your use. When traveling through the Myriad Realms, don''t be too shabby and tarnish the name of our Xian Ding Sect," the refined elder said with a smile, tossing a Treasure Gourd to Yang Ji.


    "Cough, just don''t say they''re from Wuji Dao Sect when you use them!" the elder with the square face said profoundly on the side.


    "Hehe, disciple understands!" Yang Ji laughed knowingly; he had to praise the goodness of Xian Ding Sect, they had provided so generously.


    "Besides this, if you have any other needs, feel free to ask us!" the refined elder looked at Yang Ji and said softly.


    "Elder, is there an Immortal Pill that can raise one''s aptitude to the level of a Taoist Body?" Yang Ji asked immediately.


    "What a pity, there is none. If there were, we would certainly give it to you. We would not be stingy with a genius disciple like you!"


    "Such Immortal Pills are quite rare even in the Immortal Realm, after all. The Taoist Body is born from the will of the Great Dao, and there are hardly any means to raise it further. Becoming a Taoist Body is much more difficult than achieving the Dao Child status. Otherwise, wouldn''t the Immortal Realm be flooded with Taoist Bodies and Immortal Bodies?


    That''s not realistic!" the refined elder explained with a shake of his head. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Ji felt a slight regret, then asked, "Elder, then is there any treasure that can condense an Inner World?"


    "Yes! Our Immortal Cauldron sect collects plenty of Pure Yang Water from the Immortal Realm Crystal Wall every year, but it is only distributed every hundred years according to a proportion. You will have your share then, but not now," the refined elder replied.


    ```

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    Yang Ji nodded clearly and said, "Ancestor, do you have a Time Stone and a Space Stone? This disciple needs these two rare stones to craft my Lifebound Magic Treasure!""Time Stone? Space Stone?" The refined elder paused, exchanged glances with those present, and shook his head, "No!"


    "Our sect indeed doesn''t have them, but now that you mention it, I remember that the old ghost of Myriad Calamities seems to have a Time Stone." The square-faced elder commented.


    "That old ghost of Myriad Calamities, by nature, is greedy, brutal, and capricious! In the past, he even joined forces with the other five Star Brigand Kings to attempt to rob our Xian Ding Sect; in the end, only by calling in some favors were we able to repel him.


    Speaking of which, we still have some enmity with him, and even if we wanted to trade, it would be difficult!" the square-faced elder said, shaking his head.


    "However, since you need the Time Stone and Space Stone for crafting your Lifebound Magic Treasure, we will try to secure them for you. Whether we can get them in the end will depend on fate and fortune," the refined elder said thoughtfully.


    Yang Ji felt grateful in his heart and immediately bowed deeply, "Many thanks, Ancestor!"


    "Hmm!" The refined elder nodded, "If there''s nothing else, you may go. Continue to cultivate well and wait for our good news!"


    After bowing once again, Qing Xuan led Yang Ji out of Xuan Ding Secret Realm!


    ...


    Within a palace of Xian Ding Sect.


    Yang Ji sat cross-legged, flipping his hand to reveal a water-red Medicine Pill; the essence of the Dao flowed within, dotted with Spiritual Light, and an odd flower resembling a plum blossom was constantly appearing and vanishing, filled with mystery and very peculiar.


    Yang Ji knew that this flower resembling a plum blossom should be the Flower of Creation.


    The Saint-creating Pill was round and full, translucent and shiny, storing an extremely powerful medicinal strength.


    Yang Ji examined it for a moment, did not hesitate, and swallowed it in one gulp.


    Whether he could achieve a Sacred Body would all depend on this attempt!


    The moment the Dao Pill reached his abdomen, the powerful medicinal force rapidly dispersed, beginning to shape a Supreme Sacred Body for him.


    Time ticked by slowly.


    Yang Ji''s physique underwent continuous transformation, and the Spiritual Energy around him gathered more and more until it finally formed into a thick white fog that tightly enveloped him.


    The cloud of Spiritual Fog kept expanding, and after a hundred years, it even enveloped the entire vast palace, shrouding it completely.


    Only then did Yang Ji slowly open his eyes. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His eyes shone with a sparkling radiance!


    As his pores opened and closed, endless Spiritual Energy surged into him, overwhelmingly superb.


    At this moment, Yang Ji felt incredibly attuned, as if he himself was one with the Spiritual Energy, not just any blend, but the exceedingly pure Spiritual Energy that overflowed from Supreme Spirit Stones.


    Right now, he was truly in a state of total spiritual attunement.


    He was in complete harmony with nature and even closer to the Great Dao.


    Closing his eyes, he became one with heaven and earth and could instantaneously sense countless faint lines appearing between heaven and earth, densely packed and interweaving together like a net that enveloped the world.


    He knew that this was the Great Dao!


    The Great Dao is formless, but as a Sacred Body, the Dao was willing to manifest for him, willing to be comprehended by him¡ªa privilege not possessed by a Spiritual Body.


    A Sacred Body could casually sense the vague network of the Great Dao, while a Taoist Body could clearly see the complete network of the Great Dao.


    This was the gap between a Sacred Body and a Taoist Body!


    Yang Ji looked at the network of the Great Dao, his thoughts spinning rapidly. If he wished, he could achieve Void Refining and embrace the Dao right at that moment.


    But he did not do so, for once he embraced the Dao, the Land of Origin would open for him.


    If he couldn''t enter within the limited time to Slay the Dao Tribulation, then he would never be able to become a Dao Child and obtain the Origin of the Dao.


    Yang Ji knew deep down that he was not ready yet; his potential had not fully unfolded. He had a greater future ahead and there was no need to rush things.


    Right then, he withdrew from the fusion with the Dao, and the elusive veins of the Great Dao disappeared with his retreat.


    His Sacred Body was complete, and his gains from this were immense!


    Not only had his speed of cultivation increased by 2.5 times compared to his Spiritual Body, but he had also grown closer to the Great Dao, which would lessen the impact of any Dao Calamities he might encounter in the future.


    The benefits were endless!


    In the Xuan Ding Secret Realm, the refined elder sensed the spread of the Spiritual Energy enveloping Yang Ji''s palace and knew that his physique had undergone its transformation.


    He immediately sent a message through the void, "Xiao Yang! It''s such a pity, the old man from Myriad Tribulations is unwilling to trade the Time Stone with us; it seems your hope has come to naught."


    "Unwilling to trade?" Yang Ji''s expression shifted slightly as he stood up slowly and bowed in the direction of the Xuan Ding Secret Realm. "Since the old man from Myriad Tribulations is not willing to trade, it seems that the Time Stone is not destined for me. The elders needn''t trouble themselves further."


    "The old man from Myriad Tribulations raised the price outrageously, arrogantly demanding a hundred Flowers of Creation, clearly toying with us. It''s just as well not to trade with him. But don''t you lose heart. Our Xian Ding Sect has business dealings with many forces in the Myriad Realms. We shall seek out Time Stones and Space Stones for you.


    Whether we can obtain them will depend on chance and fate!" the refined elder''s message echoed.


    "Disciple thanks the elder!" Yang Ji bowed deeply.


    "Hmm! Focus on your cultivation!" The refined elder''s voice gradually faded away.


    "This old man from Myriad Tribulations is too much, asking for a hundred Flowers of Creation¡ªa real Star Bandit, no different than a robbery," grumbled the Buddha Child, popping out and frowning.


    "What''s this about a hundred Flowers of Creation?" Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out, the space tore open, and it was Xuan Zhong stepping out casually, munching on a greasy chicken leg and pulling Shi Linger along.


    "Brother, how did you get in here?" Yang Ji exclaimed in surprise.


    "Don''t panic! I''ve already greeted the five up there. You''re my disciple; isn''t it normal for me to come to see you?" Xuan Zhong said nonchalantly.


    Yang Ji could only give a wry smile. His brother was so powerful he could go anywhere he wanted, simply tearing through space to enter another Sect''s domain.


    "Big brother, this is Yaksha meat I''ve cooked for you, try it!" Shi Linger said cheerfully, holding a soup pot out to Yang Ji.


    "Yaksha meat? Is this..." Yang Ji''s expression shifted slightly as he looked toward Xuan Zhong.


    "Yes, this is that old Yaksha''s meat. I camped out for a hundred years waiting for him to show up¡ªwhat a waste of my time!" Xuan Zhong complained, biting viciously into his chicken leg.


    "Brother, you really killed him? He was a top Mahayana, I''m afraid that may provoke retaliation from the forces behind him," said Yang Ji, his face changing with concern. He had thought Xuan Zhong was joking, but it seemed he really did kill that top Mahayana?


    "No worries, no worries, rest easy. I''m not that foolish; otherwise, I wouldn''t have waited for a hundred years¡ªI would have just stormed in there and wrung his neck!" Xuan Zhong said with utter nonchalance.


    Yang Ji looked more closely at Xuan Zhong, realizing that despite his brother''s rough exterior, there was precision and cleverness in his actions. Otherwise, he wouldn''t be respected by two Supreme Geniuses, Tian Wangli and Hao Yun.


    It seemed he had worried too much. After all, his brother had been adventuring through the Myriad Realms for thousands of years, encountering more worlds and witnessing more of life than he ever had.


    When it came to devious survival tactics, his brother was many levels above him.


    With this thought, Yang Ji stopped worrying about Xuan Zhong.


    "Disciple, what were you saying about a hundred Flowers of Creation just now? I saw you sighing over something!" Xuan Zhong asked, curious, as he settled down and continued gnawing on the chicken leg.


    Yang Ji also sat down and shared the matter of the Time Stone and the old man from Myriad Tribulations with Xuan Zhong.


    Upon hearing this, Xuan Zhong''s brow raised sharply, "That old ghost from Myriad Tribulations is taking advantage of a crisis. Back when I was roaming the starry skies, he once captured me to labor for him. I haven''t even settled that account with him, and now he wants to bully my disciple!"


    "It seems this Star Brigand King has been too comfortable in his role. No, no, we must settle new scores along with the old. We can''t let him live an easy life! Disciple, let''s go stir up some trouble for that old ghost!"


    "...Stir up trouble?" Yang Ji was taken aback; the adversary was a Red Dust Immortal.


    Xuan Zhong didn''t explain further. Without hesitation, he grabbed the startled Yang Ji and tore through space, vanishing from the palace.


    Racing across billions and billions of miles at extreme speed, when they reappeared, they were already in front of Starry Sky City.


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    A city within the starry sky teetered in the void, looking like an enormous star, a visual shock to behold.Within it, rainbows streaked across the sky like meteors, as practitioners occasionally flew out.


    Xuan Zhong glanced once before taking Yang Ji, tearing through space once more, and in the blink of an eye, they appeared in a Secret Hall filled with dense immortal energy.


    "Who goes there!" Suddenly, three furious shouts erupted, and three overwhelming imposing auras rolled towards them like the vast authority of the heavens.


    "What''s all this shouting about!" Xuan Zhong waved a hand impatiently, a burst of Immortal Light surged forth, immediately suppressing the momentum of the three figures and forcing them to stagger back.


    "You!" The three figures were shocked, their expressions drastically changing. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Impressive!" Yang Ji inwardly marveled. The three before him were powerful Nine Tribulations Immortals, yet their combined might was effortlessly neutralized by Xuan Zhong.


    Indeed, he was worthy of his reputation as a prodigy who had faced Red Dust Immortals of the Dragon Race and remained undefeated. They were all Nine Tribulations Immortals, but the gap was vast.


    "Old Ghost of A Thousand Tribulations, is this how you treat guests?" Xuan Zhong looked ahead.


    Between the three retreating Nine Tribulations Immortals sat an elder in a red robe, with eyebrows sharp as swords and eyes keen as blades. His rugged, old face was filled with coldness and dignity, an invisible domination swirling around him, appearing like a peerless tyrant!


    Yet facing such disrespect from Xuan Zhong, this figure of towering dignity not only showed no anger but instead smiled faintly, "Who could this be, so bold as to break through the Formation and barge directly into my Secret Hall, if it isn''t Brother Xuan!"


    "You three, leave us for now!" the old man said, his sideways glance falling on the three Nine Tribulations Immortals behind him.


    "Yes, Elder!" The three figures looked at Xuan Zhong with solemn expressions and slowly exited the Secret Hall.


    "Ha! And here I thought you old ghost would capture and suppress me just like before. I was ready to dismantle your Starry Sky City, but since you''re playing nice, I''ll spare your crumbled town!" Xuan Zhong laughed boisterously, casually sitting down across from the old man.


    "Brother Xuan jests. With your current prowess, not even Ao Gu can suppress you, so why would I embarrass myself?" the old man chuckled, thought bubbles appearing above his head, containing [Annoyed], [Cold Smile] and [If it were before, I''d have torn you apart for speaking to me like this.]


    "Old ghost, let''s cut to the chase, I am not here for old times'' sake. I heard you have a piece of the Time Stone? Hand it over, and we can call it even on our past grudges," Xuan Zhong said bluntly, showing no fear in the face of Elder Wuji, the renowned Red Dust Immortal, speaking directly.


    "Time Stone? What do you want with the Time Stone?" Elder Wuji asked, surprised.


    "For my junior brother, he needs the Time Stone for forging his Lifebound Magic Treasure. Give it up quickly, and when he ascends to the Immortal Realm, you can pledge your allegiance under his command, seeking refuge!" Xuan Zhong declared.


    "Is this your junior brother?" Elder Wuji''s gaze shifted to Yang Ji, sizing him up.


    "Junior Yang Ji greets the elder!" Yang Ji greeted with a bow.


    Elder Wuji nodded at him and turned to Xuan Zhong with a smile, "Brother Xuan, it just so happens that the Xian Ding Sect is also interested in the Time Stone I possess, offering one hundred Flowers of Creation for it. If you want it, given our relationship, I can give you a discount as long as you can provide something of equivalent value. I''d be happy to do you this favor!"


    "What''s that about the Xian Ding Sect wanting it? They wish to obtain the Time Stone from you on behalf of my junior brother, yet you demand a hiked price of one hundred Flowers of Creation. Why don''t you just rob someone!" Xuan Zhong raised his brow, not mincing his words.


    [You brat, if it weren''t for your heritage as the Immortal King''s successor, even if I had to lay waste to this Starry Sky City and fight to my last breath, I would suppress you today. You are so infuriating. Even Elder Wuji wouldn''t dare to speak to me like this, yet you have the audacity to be so rude!]


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    "What''s the matter? You''re upset by a few words from me, old ghost? Think you can suppress me? Do you have the ability? Believe it or not, I could retreat into that space-time rift to cultivate for a few years, and come out just to suppress you!" Xuan Zhong seemed to read Elder Wuji''s thoughts and spoke bluntly, with no hint of politeness.


    "You..." Elder Wuji''s red robes fluttered, billowing without wind, the anger at his brow nearly bursting forth, ready to erupt, but at the last moment, it faded away, as if nothing had happened, he chuckled, "Brother Xuan, is your junior brother worth such a big favor from you?"


    Elder Wuji, curious, examined Yang Ji more closely.


    "Old ghost, my junior brother is the foremost direct disciple, shrouded in several karmic ties I can''t even see through. Such a being, upon ascending to the Immortal Realm, could easily secure a place within the Sequence, commanding vast power. In time, you wouldn''t even be fit to carry his shoes, so why not curry favor now, and seize the opportunity!" Xuan Zhong said with a strange laugh.


    "Brother Xuan, you speak too harshly! Although I am not the foremost direct disciple, I was once among the top hundred and could join the Celestial Court, securing a decent position. It''s not as miserable as you describe!" Elder Wuji intentionally darkened his expression, but as his gaze swept over Yang Ji, surprise couldn''t help but flicker in his eyes.


    "Your top hundred direct disciple status means nothing compared to my junior brother! You''d struggle to become an Immortal King, but my junior brother is the seed of an Immortal King, with unparalleled aptitude, having studied several Immortal Techniques to an exceedingly profound depth. He will inevitably become a Supreme Immortal King, an exceptional figure beyond your reach.


    The only thing you''ve got on him, old ghost, is your age!"

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    Experience new stories on empire"Thinking of joining the Celestial Court for a cushy job? Have you forgotten that I''m also the top true disciple? Don''t believe me? Join the Celestial Court, and I''ll have you sweeping streets every day!" Xuan Zhong glanced at him, his words laden with menace.


    Upon hearing this, the venerable Wan Jie nearly spat out blood in anger, but he was helpless.


    Considering Xuan Zhong was only a Nine Tribulations Immortal but still someone who could go toe-to-toe with a Red Dust Immortal, he was not someone to be trifled with.


    Moreover, with his exceptional talent and rapid cultivation progress, it wouldn''t be long before he surpassed Wan Jie, making him even more formidable.


    Despite feeling all sorts of annoyance, Wan Jie had no choice but to swallow his anger.


    "Elder Brother Xuan, that''s hardly fair. After all, we have a relationship, how can you oppress me like this? Even if your master is the Supreme Immortal King and you''re the first true disciple, if I don''t join the Celestial Court, wouldn''t I be fine?


    The Immortal Realm is vast and boundless, once I become a Golden Immortal here in the Red Dust of the Lower Realm and ascend, I''ll still be a venerated ancestor, enjoying a carefree life!" Wan Jie chuckled smugly.


    "If that''s how you see it, you''re not willing to hand over the Time Stone then? Believe me or not, I can suppress you before you become a Golden Immortal, sealing you forever in the palm of my hand? The Sealing Technique of Wuji Dao Sect is something you should be well aware of!" Xuan Zhong laughed arrogantly, "Right now, I''m giving you an opportunity.


    Rather than living in fear later in the Immortal Realm, why not take this good karma and have us, your senior brothers, supporting you in the Immortal Realm? Imagine how impressive that would be. Even if you just hang around in the Celestial Court using our name, no one would dare to touch you!" S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "An opportunity like this is far more precious than that Time Stone in your hand!"


    "Heh, Elder Brother Xuan, you really know how to sweet-talk!" Though Wan Jie said this, his mind was already racing. Glancing at Yang Ji, he mused, "Alright then, I''m not unreasonable. You want the Time Stone? Fine. But that requires Elder Brother Yang to do something for me in the Life and Death Realm!"


    "Do something?" Xuan Zhong raised an eyebrow, "You old ghost, planning to send my junior brother to the Life and Death Realm to fight in a war, huh? He''s not even at the Void Refinement stage, how can he compete with those Dao children?"


    "Senior brother, what war?" Yang Ji asked, puzzled.


    Xuan Zhong began to explain, "This Wan Jie old ghost, along with the other five Star Brigand Kings, control a Pure Yang Eye which erupts every thousand years, spewing forth a lot of Pure Yang Water, a treasure for condensing one''s Inner World."


    "But distributing it was an issue. These six used to share it equally, but everyone wanted more. After discovering the Life and Death Realm, they devised a new method of distribution."


    "Each would send a hundred of their Void Refinement Realm underlings to fight to the death in the Life and Death Realm. Within a year, whoever''s side claimed the most heads would get a larger share of the Pure Yang Water."


    "The rules are quite brutal, fitting for star bandits who built their power through robbery ¨C it''s all about killing!"


    "I myself was once conscripted by this old ghost to win him one of those fights," said Xuan Zhong indignantly.


    "..." Yang Ji was taken aback, not understanding such rules. "Won''t every thousand years see a great loss of talent through such deadly battles? Isn''t the cost a bit too high?"


    "Not at all. The Life and Death Realm is quite unique, containing a special Law of Life and Death. If you die there, you can still be resurrected perfectly fine on the outside, so they''re willing to proceed with it!" Xuan Zhong explained.


    "I see!" Yang Ji nodded.


    "This old ghost actually wants you to fight there, but you''re not even at the Void Refinement stage; if you die inside, wouldn''t it ruin your fate?" Xuan Zhong shook his head.


    "I don''t need Elder Brother Yang to fight. With his Infinity aura blessed by an Immortal King, I simply wish to borrow a bit of his luck to bring some good fate to our side," said Wan Jie.


    "Deal! As long as the elder hands over the Time Stone, I am willing to fight," Yang Ji thought swiftly and agreed in an instant.


    "Oh? Is that true?" Wan Jie''s expression shifted.


    Xuan Zhong was also surprised.


    "True!" Yang Ji nodded, with his own plans in mind. If he had the Time Stone, his Lifebound Magic Treasure, the Wings of Time-Space, would be enhanced. Even if he couldn''t beat those Dao children, he could surely outrun them.


    "Haha, alright! That''s the spirit!" Wan Jie laughed, "But I can''t give you the Time Stone directly. I need to pass it off to Xian Ding Sect in exchange for some Flower of Creation first, or else I''d be at a loss."


    "Elder Brother Yang won''t mind a detour, will you? After all, the trade with Xian Ding Sect is for you. Of course, even if you do mind, it doesn''t matter; I''ll still make the exchange!" Wan Jie said with a satisfied smile.


    "..." Yang Ji was taken aback, cursing inwardly at how cunning Wan Jie could be.


    With this exchange, not only would Wan Jie get a Flower of Creation of equal value, but Yang Ji would also have to take action for him, a win-win for the old man.


    "You crafty old ghost," Xuan Zhong said after giving him a look, "So how many Flower of Creation are you planning to get in exchange?"


    "Not many, not many. I''ll sell both elder brothers a favor this time. I won''t ask for a hundred flowers. I''ll make sure Xian Ding Sect is satisfied and both elders are happy," Wan Jie smirked.


    "Alright then!" Xuan Zhong pondered, "Junior brother, what do you think?"


    "Let''s do it that way!" Yang Ji sighed inwardly, knowing he now owed Xian Ding Sect a lot and would have to repay them later.

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    "Good, the two younger brothers are so straightforward!" The old man, Wan Jie, smiled contentedly, "The Pure Yang Eyes had just opened not long ago. It will be a thousand years until they open again. Young Brother Yang, you must fight for some fortune on my behalf in a thousand years, so I may also seize the first place.""A thousand years? The timing is just perfect!" Yang Ji breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.


    Within a thousand years, the Immortal King Stele Minor World would open. During that time, he could go in to comprehend Immortal Techniques and, after coming out, he would be able to enter the Life and Death Battleground. The timing was just perfect.


    "Alright, since everything is settled, before entering the Life and Death Realm, I shall make a trade with the Xian Ding Sect. By then, the Time Stone will naturally fall into Young Brother Yang''s hands," said the old man, Wan Jie.


    "Hmm!" Yang Ji nodded.


    "The two younger brothers have come all this way; you must enjoy yourselves here for a good few days. Come on, come on, I have a collection of fine wines and Spirit Fruits. Let''s go out and have a good drink," Wan Jie became quite enthusiastic, clearly with the intention of befriending them. He gestured for the two to follow before leading them out of the Secret Hall.


    "Haha, old ghost, it''s rare for you to be so generous, I won''t hold back then," Xuan Zhong laughed, his mouth wide open.


    "Elder Brother, thank you so much for this time!" Yang Ji sent a grateful telepathic message.


    "Hehe, no need to be polite among our own, Brother. If you truly wish to thank me, just let that girl, Ling Er, follow me," Xuan Zhong licked his lips. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hehe, it would be her good fortune to be able to follow Elder Brother," Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Haha, Junior Brother, since that is the case, it''s a deal then!" Xuan Zhong laughed heartily, slapping Yang Ji on the shoulder with his plump palm before taking his arm and walking out together.


    Wan Jie held a banquet in honor of the two guests, displaying great generosity with various fine wines and Spirit Food brought out.


    Shi Linger busied herself preparing a variety of gourmet dishes while the three men drank fine wines and gnawed on meats, truly a grand enjoyment.


    The company ate merrily, and at one point, Wan Jie even personally caught a Starry Sky Behemoth from the stars and roasted it whole for them.


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    The three of them feasted for three full days before leaving contentedly.


    Xuan Zhong took Shi Linger with him to pursue the path of the Culinary God. The two of them, one cooking and one eating, were truly like-minded.


    Yang Ji, on the other hand, returned to the Xian Ding Sect to comprehend Immortal Techniques and cultivate.


    Time ticked away little by little.


    Having cultivated for five hundred years at the Xu Dao Sect, then swiftly spending three hundred years at the Xian Ding Sect, Yang Ji had already reached eight hundred years.


    It was on this day that the "Eminent Guest Elder Token" in Yang Ji''s chest trembled.


    Upon looking at it, he saw that his senior brother, Mo Taixu, had sent a message.


    "The Immortal King Minor World has opened, come quickly!"


    "Primordial Annihilation! Here I come!" Excitement surged in Yang Ji''s heart. Eight hundred years were enough for him to fully comprehend Primordial Annihilation to perfection, and even grasp other Immortal Techniques.


    This was a top-tier Immortal Technique, with boundless power, and he took it very seriously.


    Without delay, he took Lang Canghai and flew out of the Xian Ding Sect.


    Guided by him, Lang Canghai tore through space and soon arrived at the Xu Dao Sect.


    As soon as they approached, a towering giant hand flew through the air, enveloping Yang Ji and his companion, pulling them over.


    When they reappeared, they were already atop a sea of white clouds.


    Mo Taixu, Cang Jie, Shen Wujue, Xuan Jiuling, Li Xingyun, and other five people were already waiting there.


    "Let''s go!" Mo Taixu waved out a swath of Immortal Light, enveloping everyone, and they tore through space at high speed, flying towards the sensed destination.


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 Chapter 228 Against Heavenly Secret Fate, The Metamorphosis of the Sacred Peach Tree

    ```"Senior Brother, where did the Immortal King Minor World appear this time?" Yang Ji asked.


    "If my senses are not mistaken, it should be in the Xian Gang Starfield!" Mo Taixu said.


    "The Xian Gang Starfield? That''s not too far. With Senior Brother''s strength, if he flies at full speed, he should be able to arrive within fifty years!" Cang Jie nodded in agreement.


    "This time, I must take good advantage of the opportunity to fully comprehend the ''Destruction Divine Fist''!" Li Xingyun declared.


    "With Brother''s unmatched talent, you will surely achieve your wish!" Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Haha, I''ll take your auspicious words!" Li Xingyun laughed.


    "Senior Brother? Junior Brother? Is this a Red Dust Immortal? A Nine Tribulations Immortal? A top Mahayana? Unparalleled Daozi?


    My heavens, when did our lord make the acquaintance of these powerful beings?"


    Lang Canghai was left agape.


    Inwardly, he couldn''t help but deeply marvel at how circles of geniuses beget geniuses, and the more one cultivates, the smoother the path ahead becomes, and how dazzling the road to immortality is.


    At this moment, his heart became even more determined to follow Yang Ji.


    Following such geniuses, one might truly be able to grasp the longevity of a Daluo Golden Immortal.


    A Daluo Golden Immortal, only below the Quasi-Imperial Monarch, had already transcended tribulations. Though they may not be immortal and indestructible like an Immortal King, they could still enjoy eternal life.


    Only the Quasi-Imperial Monarch and the Immortal King themselves had the power to strip them of their status and slay them.


    Generally speaking, Daluo Golden Immortals in the Immortal Realm are benevolent towards others and rarely make enemies carelessly since they all wish to enjoy eternal familial bliss and live as carefree, respected elders.


    Lang Canghai dreamed of becoming such a Xiao Yao Immortal, and now, a spark of yearning was ignited in his heart.


    His gaze towards Yang Ji became even more reverential and loyal.


    Yang Ji, standing at the forefront, had not noticed these subtle changes in him, as he was lowering his eyes, delving into the comprehension of Immortal Techniques.


    The rest of the group was doing the same.


    Only Mo Taixu was flying at full speed.


    Along the way, they passed countless splendid star systems, brimming with diversity.


    Many Cultivation star systems appeared.


    But Yang Ji and his companions didn''t stop, speeding through the starry sky as fifty years hurried by.


    In the blink of an eye, the group saw a hazy Immortal Light, and a gateway as tall as the Heavenly Gates¡ªthis was the familiar Immortal King Minor World. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Inside the gateway, at this moment, many Cultivators were flying in and out, making the scene very lively.


    Not far off was the thriving Xian Gang Starfield. Its level of prosperity was not inferior to the Realm of Extreme Void, so it was hard for the Immortal King Minor World not to have Cultivators coming and going.


    Mo Taixu didn''t pay much attention to others, sweeping up Yang Ji and the others, and flew straight in. With a whoosh of light, the six people settled in an orderly fashion onto Stone Mountain beneath the Immortal King Stele.


    This movement also drew the attention of experts from the Xian Gang Starfield who had come to comprehend Immortal Techniques.


    Many Mahayana and Tribulation Immortals, and even five Red Dust Immortals, opened their eyes in amazement to discover that six people were sitting atop the Stone Mountain platform.


    "What is this? How could they directly fly to the stone platform?" someone exclaimed in surprise.


    "They are not hindered by the Great Dao Grid, which suggests they must have already comprehended the Immortal Techniques within the stele!" someone else mused.


    "I hadn''t thought it actually possible for someone to comprehend the Immortal Techniques within the stele."


    The people were stirred, seeing the successful example of Yang Ji and the other five, and plunged back into their own comprehension, eager to grasp the Immortal Techniques.


    But, as time passed.


    One year, two years, three years, ten years, a hundred years.


    In the blink of two hundred years.


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    Even the five Red Dust Immortals shook their heads and sighed, "Not destined, not destined," and left regretfully.


    Some Tribulation Immortals, top Mahayana, Daozi, and true disciples also shook their heads without gain.


    Below Stone Mountain, countless practitioners had initially sat in meditation, but after two hundred years, most had gone.


    Indeed, people arrived excited and left full of regrets.


    The Immortal Techniques within the Immortal King Stele aren''t something that can be comprehended just by having high perception¡ªthough perception does play a significant role, luck is even more crucial.


    Without the right opportunity, the Immortal Techniques are hard to come by!


    Otherwise, beneath the Immortal King Stele, there wouldn''t have been just these six people over millions of years.


    Lang Canghai had the fortune to follow Yang Ji to this Immortal King Minor World, but also lacked the luck to obtain the Immortal Techniques, shaking his head in resignation.


    People come, people go!


    In the blink of an eye, five hundred years had passed.


    It was on this day that Yang Ji, who was comprehending Immortal Techniques, suddenly opened his eyes in surprise because he discovered that his Inner World unexpectedly began to emanate a mysterious Great Dao aura.


    His Divine Sense immediately plunged into it, and in an instant, he found that the Great Dao aura was coming from the Sacred Peach Tree.


    The entire tree was dotted with Spiritual Light, with Great Dao energy circulating and mysterious runes densely covering it, resembling a Great Dao Grid interwoven upon the trunk, profoundly mystical.


    After so many years, and with the acceleration of time by the Wings of Time-Space, the Sacred Peach Tree had grown significantly taller, nourished by an endless supply of Great Dao energy. It became even more radiant and extraordinary, like a flawless gemstone, glittering with treasure light.


    At this moment, its leaves rustled, and the trunk was trembling slightly, constantly bursting with dense Great Dao aura.


    Yang Ji stared closely and immediately noticed "the transformation of Nirvana, the eruption of Great Dao essence," "hardships," "breaking the shackles of life," "Advance Towards the Dao Peach Tree."


    "Incredible, incredible, this Sacred Peach Tree is actually evolving, something unprecedented, something unseen before. For it to have evolved from a Spirit Peach Tree to a Sacred Peach Tree was already a miracle, but now, it''s starting to transform into a Dao Peach Tree, unimaginably wondrous!" the Immortal Elder was astonished for the first time.


    ```

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    "The taste of the beginning, this is the taste of the beginning! My heavens, little brother, you''ve made a fortune, a huge fortune indeed! This Sacred Peach Tree in your hands could potentially transform into a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure¡ªthe ultimate treasure." Seeing this scene, even the Rail Wooden Box was surprised."What? It could transform into a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure?" Yang Ji exclaimed in astonishment.


    "It could, it absolutely could. This is the seedling of a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure. You have an incredibly fortunate opportunity. Do you realize what this means? It means that your future Inner World could grow to the size of the Three Thousand Great Realms.


    This is far more powerful and much larger than the worlds created by Immortal Kings absorbing pure yang water and other treasures," the Rail Wooden Box couldn''t help but express its envy. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "If you become an Immortal King, and your Inner World is comparable to the Three Thousand Great Realms, then your power will far exceed that of an ordinary Supreme Immortal King, pushing you towards the level of a Giant, allowing you to beat those of the same rank with ease and suppress them with a simple gesture!"


    "And that''s not even the main point. What''s more important is that having a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, once you become an Immortal King, essentially makes you a Giant Immortal King.


    Plus, if you cultivate Top-Tier Immortal Techniques, you''d become a Giant among Giants Immortal Kings, with power approaching that of those Supreme Titans who have forged their own Dao," said the Rail Wooden Box.


    "Incredible, truly incredible, you have an enormous opportunity here. Once you become an Immortal King, you''ll be pushing towards the peak! If those Immortal Kings knew you possessed such a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure seedling, they would do everything in their power to snatch it away.


    Even I am tempted, wishing I could jump out of this Rail Wooden Box and flatten you with a palm strike!" the Rail Wooden Box said, revealing its inner thoughts with great envy.


    "I cultivate the Evil Ancestor True Scripture and possess Top-Tier Immortal Techniques. My strength and foundation only qualify me as a Giant, but if I had a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, then I''d be a Giant among Giants, with power pushing towards the level of the Supreme Immortal Kings who have forged their own Dao.


    I could even contend with those Supreme Immortal Kings who lack a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, with no fear," it continued.


    Hearing such benefits, Yang Ji too couldn''t help but feel his blood surge; however, he still saw the reality, saying, "A Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure is not so easy to transform. These are just beautiful visions."


    "True, Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure seedlings are rare in the world, but across countless eras, one or two will appear. Yet, I have never heard of anyone successfully cultivating one. Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasures, like Origin Supreme Treasures, are born from the favor of heaven and earth. External means have difficulty intervening.


    It''s very difficult to realize!" said the Rail Wooden Box.


    Yang Ji nodded and kept his gaze fixated on the Sacred Peach Tree.


    Above it appeared the words "[Struggle]" "[Pain]" "[Difficult to Transform]."


    The entire Peach Tree shook continuously.


    The Dao Runes on the trunk also flickered in and out of existence, now vanishing, now appearing.


    "Little brother, it''s quite difficult. The Dao essence bursting from your Sacred Peach Tree seems to have reached its limit, unable to strengthen further. The Dao Runes have not spread across the whole trunk, making it impossible to undergo the transformation," said the Rail Wooden Box, feeling regretful.


    Yang Ji had seen this as well.


    He frowned and, as he watched, an idea suddenly struck him. He thought of the legendary Thunderstruck Wood, Thunderstruck Peach Wood.


    Once this thought emerged, it immediately became unstoppable, expanding rapidly, with a burgeoning sense of destiny surging within him.


    Without hesitation, he descended the Stone Mountain and flew towards a secluded place, summoning Shen Yin and bringing her into his Inner World.


    After informing Shen Yin of everything, she didn''t hesitate. She immediately called forth the Origin Divine Thunder and, controlling the appropriate amount, bombarded the Sacred Peach Tree with it.


    Hisss, hisss, hisss, hisss!


    The Origin Divine Thunder pierced through, making the Sacred Peach Tree shine brightly, with electricity crackling all around it, completely enveloping it.


    In an instant, a burned smell emanated, and sparks flew.


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    On the trunk of the Sacred Peach Tree, the Origin Divine Thunder struck fire at the core of the tree, causing the endless leaves to ignite as well.


    The whole Sacred Peach Tree, as if struck with five thunders to its core, in the blink of an eye, was burnt up, turning into a bare and charred trunk, still emitting wisps of blue smoke.


    "What''s this! Origin Divine Thunder? Is that damsel a Taichu Divine Tree Sapling?"


    The Rail Wooden Box was shocked. "You really have a great fortune, lad. I didn''t expect you to have such supreme treasure. A Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure seedling and a Taichu Divine Tree Sapling are things to make anyone green with envy. If those Immortal Kings knew about this, they''d definitely snatch it away without hesitation!"


    "I''m afraid using Origin Divine Thunder to bombard the Sacred Peach Tree won''t work. Even though the Origin Divine Thunder contains the Power of Origin, it''s not that easy to absorb. With this strike, you''ve directly burned the entire Sacred Peach Tree. A perfectly good Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure seedling has been wasted; it''s simply a sinful waste!"


    "Instead of ruining it like this, why not exchange it for other cultivation resources? I believe the Immortal Kings in the Immortal Realm would be happy to make an offer," said the Rail Wooden Box.


    But Yang Ji didn''t think the same way, saying, "If I don''t try it, how will I know it won''t work? Instead of exchanging it for resources, why not take the chance, for isn''t serendipity often a miracle."


    "That''s true, but it''s such a waste!" lamented the Rail Wooden Box, looking at the scorched tree with its core still burning with raging red flames.


    Yang Ji was also frowning when suddenly, the information on the Sacred Peach Tree changed: "[Dire Phoenix Transformation]," "[Rebirth Through Lightning]," "[Voraciously Absorbing the Power of Origin]," "[Strengthening Dao Essence]."

 Chapter 228 Against Heavenly Secret Fate, The Metamorphosis of the Sacred Peach Tree_3

    Hmm?Yang Ji''s pupils gradually dilated as he read the message, and he couldn''t help but feel a surge of wild elation.


    Indeed, the feeling he had in the depths of his heart was not wrong!


    When he first came across the Sacred Peach Tree, he had a strong premonition that it would be an unprecedented, great opportunity for him.


    Such a significant fortune could not possibly just perish without reason.


    Even when he used the Origin Divine Thunder to strike it, it was a strong intuition that emerged, leading him to the thought¡ªthis feeling, just like the message he saw, made him believe! Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Sure enough, nothing had disappointed him.


    "Hey, the Dao essence bursting forth from this Sacred Peach Tree has strengthened!" Suddenly, the Rotten Wooden Box blurted out.


    "It indeed has strengthened, because it is undergoing rebirth from the ashes!" Yang Ji declared excitedly.


    "Rebirth from the ashes?" the Rotten Wooden Box exclaimed in utter surprise.


    It suddenly saw the flames on the Sacred Peach Tree shrink in an instant, getting completely absorbed by the tree trunk.


    The next moment, the charred Sacred Peach Tree cracked open and revealed a brand-new, tender young Sacred Peach sapling.


    It frantically absorbed Dao Qi, growing rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed from a sapling half the height of a person into a towering tree.


    The emerald-green leaves rustled slightly as the tree began to sprout and blossom, its buds unfolding.


    All of this happened incredibly fast, in just a brief moment.


    The next instant, a burst of peach blossoms erupted, casting a pink hue all around, and a waft of fragrance began to disseminate.


    However, at that moment, Yang Ji and the Rotten Wooden Box noticed that the Dao essence released by the Sacred Peach Tree had once again ceased, and new information appeared: [Lacking sufficient Power of Origin, the transformation is difficult to complete.]


    "Shen Xiaoyin, quick, summon the Origin Divine Thunder again!" Yang Ji immediately said. Discover stories at empire


    "Okay!" Shen Yin nodded, landed atop the Sacred Peach Tree, her feet stepping on the peach petals. With a wave of her tiny hands, the Origin Divine Thunder once again surged from the sky, sizzling as it struck the Sacred Peach Tree, piercing through.


    But this time, rather than scorching and catching fire, the Sacred Peach Tree absorbed all of the Origin Divine Thunder.


    Simultaneously, the peach tree, nourished by the Power of Origin, bloomed even larger, and all the buds blossomed forth.


    Soon after, the petals began to fall, and clusters of green, immature fruits emerged.


    Despite Shen Yin providing a continuous supply of Origin Divine Thunder to fuel energy, the Sacred Peach Tree, limited by its own grade, saw hundreds of its fruits fall away, leaving only thirty.


    This all occurred within an extremely short span of time.


    The green fruits grew sturdier and their flesh plumper, finally becoming peach fruits the size of two fists, translucently white with hints of red, shimmering with Spiritual Light, looking quite extraordinary and tempting.


    It was then that the Dao essence radiating from the Sacred Peach Tree peaked, and the Dao Runes upon its trunk no longer remained illusory, solidifying completely into rings of tree patterns that etched themselves onto the bark.


    "Dao Peach Tree, it has successfully transformed!" the Rotten Wooden Box exclaimed in amazement, "If it undergoes another successful transformation, it will turn into an Immortal Peach Tree!"


    "Each Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure has its own unique abilities, I wonder what abilities the fruits of this Dao Peach Tree possess!"


    The Rotten Wooden Box was somewhat curious.


    "It can reverse destiny for people; a mortal who consumes one will possess a Spiritual Root, and a cultivator who eats one will transform their body into a Taoist Body!" Yang Ji said, his voice trembling as he read the display of information on the Dao Peach. He left out the most crucial detail,


    That was, as this peach tree becomes his Life Root, there is a thirty percent chance of severing the Destiny Tribulation!


    Also, by meditating under this life-altering Dao Peach Tree, he could contemplate the Path of Destiny.


    One must know that the Path of Destiny is beyond comprehension; whatever Origin one could obtain after slaying the Destiny Tribulation, that''s all one could get, with no further insight possible.


    But this Dao Peach Tree broke that norm!


    With it, one could understand the Path of Destiny.


    At this moment, Yang Ji finally realized what this tremendous heavenly opportunity truly was.


    "This fruit actually possesses the ability to reverse destiny? Extraordinary, truly extraordinary! If one consumes the fruit of a Dao Peach Tree, they will gain a Taoist Body.


    If it transforms into an Immortal Peach Tree and one consumes an Immortal Peach, wouldn''t they obtain an Immortal Body?" the Rotten Wooden Box clicked its tongue in admiration, "Indeed worthy to be a sapling of a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, possessing such a heaven-defying ability!"


    "It''s like finding shoes that fit perfectly without effort! To think that my Sacred Peach Tree actually had such an exceptional ability. It seems I have hope of achieving an Immortal Body; when the time comes, I will surely be able to slay several Dao Calamities and achieve the status of Unparalleled Daozi!" Yang Ji felt invigorated in his heart.


    "Moreover, that girl Ling Er won''t have to perish just after five hundred years, and Qian Qing, the girl from my Wenxian Heavenly Domain, might also have her talents elevated."

 Chapter 229 Ten Directions Strangle, Time Fissure

    The Dao Peach that can shape a Taoist Body truly bestows a heaven-sent fortune.Thirty Dao Peaches, if taken to market, who knows what astronomical price they would fetch.


    However, Yang Ji only entertained the thought in his mind, after all, it was too fantastical to contemplate, and if someone took notice, it would be extremely ill-fated.


    Because it was too defying of the heavens; these Dao Peaches were on par with the Immortal Pills that were considered precious even in the Immortal Realm.


    The heaven-defying effect of shaping a Taoist Body was indeed jealousy-provoking and shocking, making it hard to go unnoticed, coveted by many.


    Yet, for a genius like Yang Ji, even if he one day transformed into an Immortal Body, no one would hold undue suspicion.


    Bearing the first true inheritance, the one blessed with the the luck of all the Myriad Realms, even if he received a great fortune, everyone would be able to accept it easily.


    Yang Ji looked at the Dao Peach tree and didn''t hesitate; he immediately plucked a pink, translucent Dao Peach and swallowed it.


    The surging medicinal power diffused, circulating on its own within his body, improving his aptitude; he did not concern himself too much with it. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Right after, he sent a message to Xuan Zhong, hoping that he could come to this Immortal King Minor World as soon as possible.


    More than five hundred years had passed by, and the situation of Shi Linger was unknown.


    If another increase to her lifespan from the spiritual objects of heaven and earth couldn''t be obtained, it would likely be hard for her to hang on, even if she consumed other spiritual objects of heaven and earth, her lifespan limit would only reach one thousand years.


    Once the thousand-year limit arrived, even if one consumed infinite life-extending spiritual objects, it would all be in vain.


    Such was the rule of the Heavenly Dao, the limit for mortals.


    Once the thousand years were up, one would have to perish.


    Yang Ji only hoped that during this period, Shi Linger would still have lifespan-extending spiritual objects to consume.


    However, under the care of the strong Nine Tribulations Immortal, the head senior brother Xuan Zhong, she probably wouldn''t lack such precious lifespan-extending spiritual objects.


    With this in mind, Yang Ji didn''t worry too much.


    He then returned to the Stone Mountain below to continue comprehending Immortal Techniques.


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    He had reaped enormous benefits, thanks to his powerful Primordial Spirit and unmatched Mind, enabling him to multitask.


    The Wuji Sword Technique had reached perfection after so many years of contemplation.


    Primordial Annihilation had also been fully comprehended from the stele, reaching perfection.


    However, this perfection was not that perfection; the Primordial Annihilation left on the stele was only a portion, equivalent to the content of a Minor Immortal Technique.


    Yang Ji had only mastered this part; as for the rest, the stele did not contain it.


    Yet, after a mastering this part, a seed of an Immortal Technique had condensed in his soul, seemingly guided by a mysterious force.


    That guidance came from the Immortal Realm!


    Yang Ji knew that to acquire the continuation of this Immortal Technique, one had to ascend to the Immortal Realm.


    He didn''t dwell on it too much and continued his comprehension of Immortal Techniques in the following time.


    Through Golden Finger, Yang Ji could see information that there were five Immortal Techniques within the stele, all top-level, which made him extremely envious.


    However, as he continued to comprehend, he didn''t grasp "Extremity Shatter" or "Destruction Divine Fist," but rather he understood a top-level Immortal Formation.


    It''s called¡ª"Ten Directions Strangle"!


    This Formation seemed like Divine Skills but not Divine Skills, like a Formation but not a Formation, with patterns inscribed between the palms; a single slap covered the heavens and earth, strangling everything within an immensely vast area and with extremely powerful lethality, it was a mass killing technique!


    Be it Primordial Annihilation, Extremity Shatter, or Destruction Divine Fist, all were Immortal Techniques with extremely potent lethality.


    Yang Ji faintly felt that the Immortal King who had left the stele must have been an incomparably dominating God of Slaughter; from the Immortal Techniques he left behind, one could glimpse his extraordinary and unsurpassed prowess. No wonder the old Rail Wooden Box didn''t dare to provoke him, even fearing to mention his name.


    That Immortal King must have been exceptionally extraordinary.


    The comprehension continued, and another hundred years passed.


    The Immortal Technique "One Qi Transforms Three Pures" also reached perfection, and "Ten Directions Strangle" reached proficiency.


    Yang Ji''s aptitude had quietly reached the Taoist Body within these fleeting years; he could enter the realm of merging with the Dao and comprehend the Great Dao at any time.


    From Sacred Body to Taoist Body, his cultivation speed had also tripled based on that of the Sacred Body''s foundation.


    Unknowingly, Yang Ji had been comprehending for six hundred years since he entered the Immortal King Minor World.


    It was on this day that Xuan Zhong sent a message.


    Yang Ji lifted the Jade Talisman and looked at it, then descended Stone Mountain and flew toward the entrance gateway.


    Before he even reached the entrance, Immortal Light flashed before his eyes, space trembled, and two figures suddenly appeared out of thin air.


    The arrivals were none other than Xuan Zhong and Shi Linger!


    After several hundred years, Shi Linger had maintained her youthful and vibrant appearance; it was clear she had consumed treasures like the Ever Youthful Pill, with time leaving no traces on her face. But her lifespan was steadily being cut down, and if unable to cultivate, her beauty would eventually fade and return to the soil.


    "Yang Ji brother!" Shi Linger cried out joyfully upon seeing Yang Ji.


    "Ling Er!" Yang Ji also smiled.


    "I''ve entered this Immortal King Minor World before!" Xuan Zhong looked around and then said to Yang Ji, "Fellow brother, I didn''t expect you to have such an opportunity, to find this Immortal King Minor World and also to have comprehended Immortal Techniques from the Immortal King Stele. I truly envy you; I just didn''t have such fortune myself!"


    "Senior brother is the heir to Immortal King Xuan Ye; these minor opportunities are dispensable!" Yang Ji joked.


    "I can vaguely sense that the Immortal Techniques within the Immortal King Stele are extraordinary, yet it''s just that my fortune isn''t deep enough to acquire them!" Xuan Zhong shook his head, looked at Yang Ji, and then said, "By the way, fellow brother, you sent me a message saying there''s something important. What is it?"


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji brought both of them into the Mount Sea World, then took out a pink Dao Peach with a move of his hand and finally said:

 Chapter 229 Ten Directions Strangle, Time Fissure_2

    "Senior Brother, these past years I found some opportunities and discovered several Dao Peaches. Consuming these peaches can cultivate a Taoist Body for cultivators and a Spiritual Root for mortals!""What? There are such heaven-defying spiritual objects that can change one''s destiny?" Xuan Zhong was shocked, his eyes blazing with desire as he gazed at the Dao Peach, and he burst into laughter, "Ling Er, girl, you must thank your brother Yang Ji. This is a huge stroke of fortune, rare even in the Immortal Realm!"


    "Ling Er, girl, come, eat it and from now on, you can follow by your brother''s side and continue pursuing your path to becoming the Culinary God!" Yang Ji said with a smile, passing the Dao Peach to her.


    "Brother Yang Ji, is this really for me?" Shi Linger trembled lightly, her eyes reddening with excitement and disbelief as she looked at the Dao Peach.


    "Once you''ve eaten it, you will possess a Spiritual Root, and an enviable Taoist Body!" Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Thank you, brother Yang Ji, thank you!" Shi Linger quickly came back to her senses, her eyes glistening with tears as she glanced at Yang Ji and reached out to take it.


    "Junior Brother, this is good stuff! Do you have any more in your hands?" Xuan Zhong leaned in close to Yang Ji, his gaze surreptitiously fixed on the peachy-red Dao Peach in Shi Linger''s hands, as he swallowed saliva quietly.


    "Haha, Senior Brother, you will surely not be left out, here, try them!" Knowing him as a foodie, Yang Ji laughed and then produced three more Dao Peaches.


    "You actually have more?" Xuan Zhong''s eyes widened in excitement, eagerly taking them and chuckling, "Heh, then Senior Brother won''t stand on ceremony!"


    Holding it in hand for a moment, he then bit into a Dao Peach with a crunch, not wasting a drop of the juice that flowed, his tongue sweeping across his lips to pull it into his mouth.


    In a moment, his eyes half-closed in enjoyment, his expression lost in intoxication.


    "Junior Brother, this fruit is good, really good, a top-tier spiritual object!" Xuan Zhong praised with relish.


    "As long as Senior Brother is satisfied!" Yang Ji responded with a smile, "Oh, Senior Brother, there''s something I''d like to ask you for help with!" Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What is it?" Xuan Zhong asked while munching on the peach.


    "Because of cultivation matters, I want to check out that Time Fissure you found before." Yang Ji wanted to plant the Dao Peach Tree there, hoping it could grow rapidly in the remaining two hundred years and perhaps cultivate an Immortal Peach Tree before entering the Life and Death Realm.


    "Alright!" Xuan Zhong agreed without asking further, "Do you want to go now or after the closure of the Immortal King Minor World?"


    "I think I''ll go after the closure of the Immortal King Minor World, after all, the chance to comprehend Immortal Techniques is precious!" Yang Ji pondered.


    "Fine, then I''ll wander around this starfield in the meantime, and I''ll just take Ling Er with me to practice in the Xian Gang Starfield and taste some good food on the way!" Xuan Zhong said with a grin.


    "Then I thank you, Senior Brother!" Yang Ji expressed his gratitude.


    "We are brothers, no need for this!" Xuan Zhong said, smiling and waving his hand, "Then I''ll take Ling Er and leave first."


    "Alright! I''ll contact you later, Senior Brother!" Yang Ji said.


    "Hmm!" Xuan Zhong nodded, then took Shi Linger and tore through the void, disappearing from the place.


    Yang Ji then returned to the foot of Stone Mountain to continue his comprehension of the "Ten Directions Strangle" Immortal Technique.


    Time ticked away little by little as if hurried by a rolling wind, swiftly passing another hundred years.


    In these hundred years, everyone had made significant gains.


    Among them, Yang Ji''s harvest was the greatest. He was progressing at a steady pace with the Ten Directions Strangle, having reached a minor level of accomplishment.


    Sensing the Immortal Technique fluctuations emitting from him, Mo Taixu and the others were amazed, internally remarking on his incredibly strong comprehension skills.


    Such a talent was indeed rare.


    As the comprehension continued, another fifty years swiftly passed.


    The cultivators had been in this Immortal King Minor World for a total of seven hundred and fifty years now.


    This world was about to close again, and it would not reopen until eight hundred years later.


    At the end of this period, Yang Ji''s comprehension of the Ten Directions Strangle had just reached a major level of achievement.


    At this moment, everyone else also opened their eyes.


    "Let''s go!" Mo Taixu looked at the others and was the first to fly out of the Immortal King Minor World.


    "Great Senior Brother, I won''t be returning with you this time." At the entrance of the minor world, Yang Ji spoke up.


    "Alright!" Mo Taixu nodded and looked at the others, "What about you?"


    "Great Senior Brother, I won''t leave either. I want to find a quiet place and try to break through to become a Red Dust Immortal!" Cang Jie said.


    "Good! Your foundation is almost solid enough, you should be able to condense the Dao Principles and break the shackles of life to advance to a True Immortal!" Mo Taixu said.


    "I hope your words will bring good fortune, Senior Brother!" Cang Jie laughed.


    "We, your junior brothers, wish you success in your endeavor ahead of time!" Shen Wujue, Xuan Jiuling, Li Xingyun, and Yang Ji looked at each other and bowed towards Cang Jie as they spoke.


    "I''ll borrow the good wishes of my junior brothers, and we''ll meet again in eight hundred years!" Cang Jie smiled, glanced at everyone, and tore through space to leave first.


    "What about you? Any plans?" Mo Taixu turned his gaze to Shen Wujue, Xuan Jiuling, and Li Xingyun.


    "We''ll go with Senior Brother!" The three spoke in unison.


    "Heh, those are top-tier Immortal Techniques inscribed on the stele. Naturally, we need to study them thoroughly. We can''t miss out next time," Li Xingyun said with a smile.


    "Then, let''s go!" Mo Taixu said, and with that, he cast a beam of Immortal Light, enveloping everyone, and tore through space to depart.


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    Soon after, Xuan Zhong appeared, tearing through space.


    "Junior Brother, let''s go!" He grabbed Yang Ji and once again tore through space, vanishing from the spot.

 Chapter 229 Ten Directions Strangle, Time Fissure_3

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    Ahead lay a gray, misty expanse of starry sky, where haze flowed like the sea, and streaks of light that resembled lightning flickered intermittently within.


    Yang Ji looked on and discovered that those streaks of light were "the Power of Time!"


    "The Time Fissures I mentioned before are right inside here, come on, I''ll take you in!" Xuan Zhong grabbed Yang Ji and flew straight in.


    In a flash of the eye, and another glance, the scenery had already changed dramatically.


    This place seemed like a fantastical space, filled with colorful bubbles of all sizes. These were the "Time Bubbles."


    "This place is quite magical; it must have been formed from the remnants of the Power of Time when the River of Time once flowed through here," Xuan Zhong said.


    Xuan Zhong continued, "This ''River of Time'' is not metaphorical in a broad sense but a real river of time, made entirely of the Power of Time, just like the Pure Yang River and the Yellow Springs River in the starry sky, which are material, akin to powerful artifacts."


    "These bubbles, big and small, contain strong time forces. The larger the Time Bubble, the faster the speed of time flow within, and vice versa."


    "I once cultivated in seclusion in the largest Time Bubble there; the flow of time inside was twenty times faster than in the outside world."


    "That is to say, one year outside translated to twenty years inside."


    Yang Ji was pleasantly surprised in his heart, "Twenty-fold? There''s still about two hundred years left before I promised to enter the Life and Death Realm for the old man of Ten Tribulations. That means I have almost four thousand years of time, which should be enough!"


    Xuan Zhong glanced at him and said, "Junior brother, you don''t have many years left in your lifespan, why bother to cultivate here? Wouldn''t it be better to travel more in the outside world, accumulating more foundation? Why seclude yourself here to cultivate? S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Ji shook his head, "I actually didn''t plan to cultivate here, I have my own plans using this blessed place!"


    "All right! You''re not the foolish type, senior brother won''t say more. Two hundred years from now, I''ll come to pick you up and we''ll go see the old ghost of Ten Tribulations! I can''t stay idle; I plan to take Ling Er to wander the starry sky and hunt some Starry Sky Behemoths for food," Xuan Zhong said with a grin.


    "Then thank you, senior brother!" Yang Ji nodded.


    "Hmm! Then I will take my leave now!" Xuan Zhong said, his figure flashed, and he flew out of the Time Fissure.


    Yang Ji then flew into the largest Time Bubble, used the Mountain Sea Pearl as soil, and transplanted the Dao Peach tree from within his body.


    With the supply of energy from a Supreme Dao Stone Vein, he wasn''t worried.


    After doing all this, he flew out of the bubble to wait silently in the outside world.


    Even in this waiting process, he didn''t waste any time, squatting beside the bubble, silently contemplating Immortal Techniques.


    He couldn''t further comprehend the mysteries of Ten Directions Strangle without the Immortal King Stele, so he temporarily couldn''t ponder it.


    However, he could contemplate other Immortal Techniques. Yunlai Immortal Domain, Sun Spirit Divine Fist, Nine Transformations of the True Spirit, Taixuan Divine Finger, although not as good as One Qi Transformation into Three Clears, were still Immortal Techniques.


    Certainly more powerful than Supreme Divine Powers.


    Among them, Yang Ji was particularly fond of Nine Transformations of the True Spirit. Although it was an offensive Immortal Technique, in Yang Ji''s eyes, it was a transformation technique.


    It allowed him to transform into nine kinds of ancient True Spirits, very powerful, including the True Dragon, Phoenix, Black Tortoise, Vermilion Bird, Chaos, Thunder Python, and more.


    Once transformed, it was comparable to the Great Transformation Talisman, difficult to see through for a while!

 Chapter 230 Same Origin, Different Fate, Achieving the Immortal Body

    Yang Ji quietly cultivated, and time passed bit by bit.In the blink of an eye, a hundred years had passed.


    Inside the Time Bubble, two thousand years had already elapsed.


    Throughout those two thousand years, the Dao Peach Tree continually absorbed Dao energy, growing ever stronger.


    It had grown from a thousand zhang high to now six thousand zhang, the change was tremendous.


    The Enlightenment Tea which Yang Ji had planted, too, had grown considerably; its leaves were a lush green, dripping with vitality, and the atmosphere laden with Dao essence. A single glance was enough to make one salivate with longing, so enticing it was.


    Although the Dao Peach Tree had grown to six thousand zhang, there were still no signs of a second transformation; therefore, waiting was the only option once again.


    During this period, Shen Yin also continually attracted the Origin Divine Thunder to strike it, clearly showing that, after absorbing the Power of Origin, the Dao Peach Tree grew even faster, and the Dao essence emanating from its trunk became increasingly intense. Everything was moving in a positive direction.


    During this idle cultivation, time flew by swiftly, and another fifty years had come and gone.


    The Dao Peach Tree had now reached nine thousand zhang in height.


    It was then that Yang Ji discovered, to his surprise, not only had the Dao essence around the Dao Peach Tree become richer, but every leaf on its surface, every inch of its trunk, was suffused with a faint Immortal Light, like the pale moonlight, giving off a hazy and sacred feeling. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Immortal Light, this Dao Peach Tree has produced Immortal Light, it''s transforming towards becoming an Immortal Peach Tree," the Immortal Elder exclaimed in amazement.


    The Rotten Wooden Box clicked its tongue and said, "One must marvel; truly, it''s the work of the heavens. Your luck is exceedingly profound!"


    "Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure Saplings are generally quite challenging to cultivate, difficult to grow, requiring long eons before transforming. Yet here you have a Taichu Divine Tree Sapling, capable of summoning Origin Divine Thunder and feeding on the Power of Origin, which has significantly cut down the cultivation time of this Dao Peach Tree. This is a tremendous fortune."


    Continuing with sighs of wonderment, the Rotten Wooden Box said, "Everything connected to the Origin is exceptional. Origin Divine Thunder, even Supreme Immortal Kings find it hard to summon, but the Taichu Divine Tree possesses this enviable ability. Even a mere sapling can easily call it forth. Without a doubt, your destiny is immense."


    "The Taichu Divine Tree, within the ranks of the Three Thousand Town World Treasures, can easily enter the top ten. Not only can it summon Origin Divine Thunder to refine everything, but it can also bear Great Dao Fruit, directly infusing Dao Principles, making cultivation an effortless task."


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    "That heavyweight from the Immortal Realm who possesses the Taichu Divine Tree can produce thirty Great Dao Fruits every hundred million years. Consuming one fruit can instantly shape a Daluo Golden Immortal. It''s truly defying the heavens."


    "It''s precisely because of this that the mighty ones under that powerful being keep emerging. Among the Celestial Court''s ten Dominators, their influence is enough to rank within the top five."


    "I previously tried to persuade you to join my camp, but now I don''t need to. Sooner or later, you will stand by my side."


    "Having the Taichu Divine Tree, you only have two choices: one is to hand over the Taichu Divine Tree Sapling, and the other is death!"


    "I once thought you were just a na?ve youth, I admit I underestimated you. To think that you could achieve the first true transmission, such a character is destined not to be subservient. Eventually, you will stand opposite him."


    "You will, your supreme talent has already determined all this. I will wait for the day when you will release me on your own initiative," said the Rotten Wooden Box joyfully.


    "Oh, you''re so confident about my choice? Perhaps I enjoy the power of the Celestial Court and join his forces, handing over the Taichu Divine Tree. After all, I also have a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure Sapling in my hands," Yang Ji teased.


    "Shen Yin little sister, he has already said that; why are you still working so hard for him? Just lie down and relax!"


    As the Rotten Wooden Box spoke, it added rather venomously, "Although you and the Taichu Divine Tree originate from the same source, having been born from the same entity, you have developed different consciousnesses. Should you merge with it, you would lose your present freedom, your self-awareness; Then you aren''t you, but her."


    "A person grows from childhood to adulthood; memories constantly updated, body cells perpetually destroyed and reborn, who dares say that ''you'' at six years old are the ''you'' sixty years later?"


    "Same origin, different destiny. You are merely a bit of nourishment added to the memories," said the Rotten Wooden Box solemnly.


    "..." Hearing this, Shen Yin stopped her movements and couldn''t help but turn her eyes, revealing a contemplative expression, "Would I still be ''me'' by then? But I originally split from the main body, containing all its life imprints. Now, I''m still reviving the past memories of the main body. So at this moment, am I the main body or myself?"


    "It''s you, you yourself! Those awoken life imprints are also your past marks, all belonging to the six-year-old you. But you''ve been separate from the main body for too long, slumbered too long. You remain as you were at six, but your main body is now sixty years old, her."


    "The life imprints from the intervening years aren''t yours; they''re hers. Once you merge with her, she will be the dominant one. You two are like flowers that diverged on the path of life, the same origin but different destinies!" said the Rotten Wooden Box.


    "Then I..." Shen Yin couldn''t help but be taken aback.


    "You will not be you, you will lose everything. What remains will just be life imprints, serving as nourishment," explained the Rotten Wooden Box.


    "Don''t scare her!" Yang Ji said, seeing Shen Yin''s pallor, and spoke out.


    "I am speaking the truth!" insisted the Rotten Wooden Box.


    "Big Brother..." Shen Yin looked over weakly.

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    "Don''t worry!" Yang Ji sent a soothing glance her way."Mhm!" Shen Yin nodded.


    The tattered wooden box let out a smug chuckle, feeling incredibly light-hearted.


    Yang Ji, however, paid it no further attention.


    As time passed, Shen Yin continued to provide the Dao Peach Tree with the Power of Origin.


    In the first hundred and ninety-eighth year inside this Time Fissure, the Dao Peach Tree, which had already experienced three thousand nine hundred and sixty years within the Time Bubble, suddenly burst into a blaze of Immortal Light, instantly illuminating the entire Mount Sea World.


    Yang Ji had long since refined the Mountain Sea Pearl and instantly sensed everything.


    He discovered that the Dao Peach Tree had grown to ten thousand zhang, its body shimmering with Immortal Light, looking as if it were made of silver, sparkling radiantly.


    On it, there hung again thirty peaches, each gleaming with Immortal Light like moons. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Dao Peach Tree had transformed, becoming the [Immortal Peach Tree!]


    The whole process was very peaceful, without a hint of obstruction, fully a natural course of events.


    Seeing the information about the Immortal Peaches, Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel exhilarated; it was indeed as he had speculated before.


    A mortal who eats one can obtain a Spiritual Root; a cultivator who eats one will directly achieve an Immortal Body.


    It''s too incredible!


    With a thought, Yang Ji took the Mountain Sea Pearl out of the Time Bubble and placed the Immortal Peach Tree back into his Inner World.


    As the roots of the Immortal Peach Tree penetrated the crystal walls, he instantly felt his Inner World stabilize by countless times, as if it had transformed from a mud fortress to walls of copper and iron in an instant.


    Indomitable!


    At the same time, the faint Immortal Light emitted by the Immortal Peach Tree surged in all directions, merging into the crystal walls all around.


    Yang Ji could clearly feel that his Inner World was becoming stronger, expanding.


    This discovery made his heart surge with excitement.


    "My Inner World is growing stronger every moment; although the speed can''t compare to the rapid progress with the absorption of Pure Yang Water, the continual enhancement is much faster than the occasional acquisition of some Pure Yang Water. At this rate, I estimate the expansion of my Inner World will surpass the breakthroughs in my cultivation level!" Yang Ji said excitedly.


    "This is the advantage of having a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure. In the future, you won''t need Pure Yang Water, and the speed of condensing your Inner World will be faster than others! When your Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure evolves into an Immortal King Artifact, your Inner World will also reach the scale of three thousand worlds," the battered wooden box explained.


    "Now that it has evolved into the Immortal Peach Tree, does it amount to an Immortal Artifact?" Yang Ji asked with eager eyes, smiling.


    "It''s equivalent to an Immortal Artifact, yet it is not one. Each Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure has unique abilities. Some excel in battle, like the Chaos Sword! Some excel in flight, like the Immortal King Wings! Your Wings of Time-Space have the ability to break through worlds, mastering a certain degree of time and space.


    As for the Taichu Divine Tree, it can bear Great Dao Fruits, attracting Origin Divine Thunder. As for this Immortal Peach Tree, it isn''t a battle-class treasure but rather possesses special capabilities."


    As the battered wooden box spoke, it couldn''t help but ponder, "The fruit it bears can now shape Immortal Bodies; what use will the fruit have after further evolution? Could it shape a body stronger than an Immortal Body? Impossible."


    "If that''s not possible, isn''t its ability a little weak?"


    "Creating Immortal Bodies out of thin air, defying destiny for mortals, sounds like a strong ability. But for real powerhouses born with Immortal Bodies, such a function is as useful as a fifth wheel, practically non-existent."


    "Could it be that the Immortal Peach Tree has other capabilities?" Discover exclusive content at empire


    The battered wooden box stared intensely at the Immortal Peach Tree, eager to uncover any secrets.


    It had to be admitted, it was quite perceptive, but Yang Ji wouldn''t possibly reveal that comprehending the Great Dao under this life-unshackled Immortal Peach Tree could lead to understanding destiny.


    Were such a thing to be disclosed, wouldn''t it stir up a storm that could cause even the Immortal Realm to waver?


    Yang Ji cleared his throat and sidestepped the issue, "Is the ability to shape Immortal Bodies not strong enough? In the future, I can mass-produce Immortal Bodies, specifically cultivate disciples with potential, and build a super sect where everyone has an Immortal Body, powerful enough to compete with the Celestial Court!"


    "Exactly, your Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure may seem weak but is truly incredibly powerful. If the whole sect has Immortal Bodies, what magnificence that would be? Should they all grow, that would be formidable, truly formidable. Perhaps they could genuinely contend with the Celestial Court," the battered wooden box suddenly vibrated with excitement.


    "This is a treasure that benefits the entire populace. Combined with the Taichu Divine Tree, it''s simply perfect. If you manage it well, know how to keep a low profile, and secretly hide it for several eras, and then spring into action, with all Immortal Kings behind you, you might indeed storm the Celestial Court."


    "No no no, it''s still not feasible!"


    The battered wooden box said, shaking its head again, "Without peak-level combat power, even a multitude of Immortal Kings wouldn''t withstand the seal of a Dominator and would fail to make an impact!"


    "The moment you break through to Dominator, you will be sensed instantly by the Dominators of the Celestial Court. If you don''t submit, you''ll be sealed. There is no third option."


    "To contend with the Celestial Court is utterly impossible!"


    "¡­" Yang Ji listened, feeling somber. If he wanted to achieve the status of Dominator in the future, must he really submit? Or would his fate be the same as the Ancestral Fiend''s?


    He couldn''t help but ask in a heavy tone, "How many Dominators are there in the Celestial Court?"


    "There are ten Dominators known to the public, referred to as the Ten Great Heavenly Emperors!" the battered wooden box replied.


    "Ten?" Yang Ji mused, "It seems there should be not a few strong enough to reach the steps of the Ancestral Fiend and Wuji Immortal King; why not scatter and quietly achieve Dominator status away from the Immortal Realm? With only ten Heavenly Emperors, the Celestial Court would likely be stretched thin. Eventually, some would succeed."

 Chapter 230 Same Origin, Different Fate, Achieving the Immortal Body_3

    The Rotten Wooden Box sighed, "You''ve overlooked two points. First, not everyone dares to take this step like my master, the Ancestral Fiend, cautious consideration is more common; after all, no one wishes to be sealed and deprived of sunlight forever.Second, you''ve ignored the might of the Dominator, such a being commands heaven and earth, possesses Divine Skills, and even if you hide at the ends of the earth, it is to no avail."


    "Then, isn''t it impossible to break the situation?" Yang Ji frowned.


    "Indeed, it is impossible to break the situation. Since the founding of the Celestial Court, no one has been able to safely take that step, unless one becomes one of the nine Heavenly Emperors of the Celestial Court like Emperor Haotian, subjected to others. Otherwise, there is no chance at all!"


    "But even after becoming a Dominator, still being under others'' control, who can be willing to do that? Why not be a Supreme Immortal King and enjoy the carefree freedom?"


    The Rotten Wooden Box sighed.


    "There must be a way when the car reaches the mountain front, and the boat will right itself when it comes to the bridge. There should be hope!" Yang Ji shook his head, no longer dwelling on it, for all of this was still too far away from him.


    At that moment, he plucked an Immortal Peach and began to eat it.


    After eating it all, the surging medicinal power spread, causing a sensation of heat throughout his body. Once it subsided, a faint Immortal Light emerged around him.


    Yang Ji looked at his hand and a message appeared, "Immortal Body!"


    "What? Just like this, I''ve achieved an Immortal Body?" he couldn''t help but be astonished and swallowed hard, finding the effect overwhelmingly incredible, truly defying the heavens.


    "Worthy of being a fruit borne from the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, the effect is too astounding." Even the Rotten Wooden Box was surprised, this was too fast. Explore more stories with empire


    "Come, come, you guys try it too!" Yang Ji said, plucking three more fruits and handing them to Shen Yin, Buddha Child, and Lang Canghai.


    Shen Yin didn''t care much, Buddha Child revealed a delighted expression upon eating, while Lang Canghai trembled with excitement.


    Yang Ji smiled and didn''t linger any longer.


    With a flicker, he flew out of the Time Fissure and sent a message to Xuan Zhong. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Their original agreement of two hundred years had come two years early.


    It wasn''t long before Xuan Zhong arrived with Shi Linger. Yang Ji immediately handed them two Immortal Peaches.


    After Shi Linger obediently ate one, she immediately acquired an Immortal Body, with misty Immortal Light surrounding her.


    This transformation almost made Xuan Zhong''s jaw drop, "Junior brother, this, this peach, has it upgraded again?"


    "Yes, it has upgraded again!" Yang Ji nodded with a smile.


    "My goodness, junior brother, what sort of heavenly plant have you obtained? Incredible, truly incredible!" Xuan Zhong''s eyes sparkled as he lovingly gazed at the Immortal Peach in his hand before biting into it with a crunch.


    He finished it in two or three bites.


    "Senior brother, eat slowly, I have more here!" Yang Ji said with a smile, handing over three more Immortal Peaches.


    "This..." Xuan Zhong licked his lips and took an Immortal Peach with his plump hand, chuckling, "Junior brother, this is a wonderful item, each one could sell for a sky-high price. I''m just trying it out, I''ll eat one more, and you should keep the rest."


    "No need to be polite, senior brother, take them all and eat. I still have some more," Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Ah, if you insist, then I won''t be polite!" Xuan Zhong grinned, taking them all, one on top of his head and one in each hand, eating them contentedly.


    "Junior brother, I''ve really benefited from your good fortune this time, these are definitely Immortal Peaches, priceless and delicious!"


    Xuan Zhong smiled blissfully, and after finishing all the Immortal Peaches, he finally spoke earnestly, "Junior brother, never reveal such Immortal Peaches that can directly create an Immortal Body, lest it brings unnecessary trouble. If those old fossils find out, who knows what schemes they would use. You won''t have any peace then."


    "I understand, senior brother. I only revealed it because you were here," Yang Ji smiled and replied.


    "Heh, good junior brother, let''s go to the Realm of Extreme Void!" Xuan Zhong laughed, casting out a beam of Immortal Light, wrapping around everyone before tearing through space and vanishing from the spot.

 Chapter 231 Enter and Focus on Killing that Divinity Transformation Kid

    Xuan Zhong and Yang Ji arrived at the Realm of Extreme Void and went straight to the Myriad Tribulation Palace to find Elder Myriad Tribulation.It was the following day that the ancestor of Xian Ding Sect once again summoned Yang Ji.


    Inside the Xuan Ding Secret Realm, the five ancestors sitting at the top all had faint smiles on their faces, clearly in good spirits.


    "Xiao Yang, I have good news for you. That old ghost from the Myriad Tribulation has unexpectedly changed his nature and is actually willing to trade the Time Stone with our sect," the refined elder said with a smile. With a flick of his hand, he produced a Time Stone about the size of half a human head. It sparkled like a diamond, shining brilliantly and containing a powerful Time Force.


    Yang Ji had known all this, but upon seeing the scene, he couldn''t help but feel happy and promptly asked, "Ancestor, how many Flowers of Creation did Elder Myriad Tribulation exchange for it?"


    "Ten Flowers of Creation!" the refined elder replied.


    "This Time Stone is quite large; ten flowers are a fair price. It''s just puzzling why the old ghost suddenly became so agreeable, not taking any advantage," the square-faced elder to the left said, looking puzzled.


    "There''s fear that Elder Myriad Tribulation has other intentions, but with the Time Stone in hand, all is well," the dignified elder on the right stated.


    "No matter what he is plotting, at the moment, it seems we have not suffered any loss! Xiao Yang, for you!" The refined elder flicked his fingers and tossed the Time Stone, which landed in Yang Ji''s hands.


    "Thank you, ancestor! I will cultivate diligently and live up to the sect''s high hopes!" Yang Ji bowed deeply in gratitude.


    "Good!" The refined elder nodded with a smile. "For a genius disciple like you, there''s not much we can guide you on. If you need anything in your daily practice, feel free to come to the Xuan Ding Secret Realm to find us."


    "Thank you for the generous love of my ancestor!" Yang Ji expressed his gratitude.


    "Well, if there''s nothing else, you can go," the refined elder said lightly with a smile.


    Yang Ji bowed again and slowly exited the Xuan Ding Secret Realm.


    Xuan Zhong, who had been waiting outside, took his hand and they flew directly toward the Myriad Tribulation Palace.


    All of this was observed by the five ancestors in the Xuan Ding Secret Realm.


    "Do you think this sudden change of heart from Elder Myriad Tribulation could be related to Xuan Zhong?" one ancestor whispered.


    "It must be so," the refined elder watched the departing pair in the Mysterious Mirror and remarked, "Xuan Zhong is no ordinary man; endowed with exceptional talent and unparalleled insight, he is the prime disciple. His master is even more impressive, being a Supreme Immortal King of the Celestial Court who has forged his own path.


    Such individuals are extremely powerful, and as his disciple, how prestigious is Xuan Zhong? Even if Elder Myriad Tribulation is the cruel and cold-hearted Star Brigand King, facing Xuan Zhong, he probably wouldn''t dare to be too arrogant."


    "I guess that''s the case!" The square-faced elder nodded slightly.


    "This Wuji Dao Sect indeed has great fortune. The Red Dust Immortal only has Elder Wuji as a member, yet his disciples are a gathering of the influential and extraordinary.


    In just tens of thousands of years, the sect produced five prime disciples: Sect Master Wuji Zi, disciple of the Immortal King Xuan Zhong, the Detached One Tian Li, the reincarnation of Lord of Fortune Hao Yun, and our sect''s disciple Yang Ji. How defiant of heaven!


    What deserves and capabilities does the Wuji Dao Sect have to gather such luck?" the dignified elder spoke with envy and dissatisfaction.


    "Yes, the Wuji Dao Sect seems inconspicuous, but its fortune has peaked tremendously. I''ve heard from the influential figures of the Pill Realm that the Wuji Immortal King who passed down the cultivation techniques was just a powerhouse who had not forged his own path. Yet, his sect could accumulate such fortune. Why is that?


    Is the Wuji Immortal King extraordinary, or are these disciples extraordinary?" another ancestor wondered.


    "It''s feared that when things reach an extreme, they can only move in the opposite direction. The Wuji Immortal King and his founded Wuji Dao Sect may not endure such great fortune," the square-faced elder murmured thoughtfully.


    "The Heavenly Demons have long been watching the Taichu World, and the future is bound to be turbulent. Even if the Taichu World survives, it''s doubtful that the Wuji Dao Sect can continue to exist. It may end up like those once-great sects that vanished in the endless ages, buried under the ruins, their brilliance momentary, their burial everlasting," the dignified elder said.


    "Who can be clear about the future!" the refined elder shook his head.


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    Myriad Tribulation Palace.


    "Haha, Young Yang, have you received the Time Stone?" Elder Myriad Tribulation laughed heartily. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I have received it, thanks to you, Senior!" Yang Ji bowed his thanks.


    "No need for thanks, no need for that, we are all our own people!" Elder Myriad Tribulation said, radiating smiles and getting chummy.


    Xuan Zhong gave him a glance and asked, "My junior fellow promised to enter the Life and Death Realm for you, is there any benefit in it for him?"


    "Benefit?" Elder Myriad Tribulation was stunned for a moment, inwardly cursing Xuan Zhong. Hadn''t all of this been agreed upon beforehand? What more benefit did he want?


    Yet he did not voice these thoughts, instead wearing a smiling face as he said, "Of course, there are benefits. The Life and Death Realm is believed to be a fragment of an Inner World of a Quasi-Imperial Monarch who had comprehended the Law of Life and Death. It contains many Life and Death Dao Stones. If found, they can be directly refined to gain Dao Principles. This is indeed a great benefit."


    "Are the Life and Death Dao Stones that easy to find? With so many years gone by, your six great powers must have scoured them all. Offer something more practical!" Xuan Zhong huffed.


    "This..." Elder Myriad Tribulation hesitated, then said, "What about adding a gourd of Pure Yang Water to the deal?"


    "No, three gourds!" Xuan Zhong extended three fingers, "If my junior fellow brings good fortune to you, letting you, old ghost, achieve the first place, the Pure Yang Water you gain would be a million-fold more than what you lose. Weighing the pros and cons, you should be able to calculate better than I."

 Chapter 231 Go in and Stare at That Divinity Transformation Kid Killing_2

    "Three gourds? I just want to borrow some luck, is it easy for me?" The Elder of Myriad Tribulation blew his beard and glared, really wanting to dismantle Xuan Zhong, feeling itchingly angry in his heart, but then he gritted his teeth and said, "The Pure Yang Water from the three gourds works too, however, Brother Yang must promise me not to die in there.If you die, then when the Life and Death Realm opens next time, you still have to take action for me once more. If you agree, I will present the three gourds of Pure Yang Water as promised."


    "Alright, I agree, and I guarantee I won''t die in there!" Yang Ji vowed confidently.


    "Good, straightforward!" The Elder of Myriad Tribulation nodded his head, flipping his palm, he took out the three gourds of Pure Yang Water and handed them to Yang Ji.


    At the same time, with a wave of his palm, three men appeared within the great hall.


    The aura they emitted was extremely strong, their bodies enveloped in Origin energy, and they were all Daozi who had slain their Dao Calamity.


    "Come, let me introduce you. These three are the geniuses of Myriad Tribulation Palace, respectively Dao Bugui, Xuanyuan Tuoba, and Ren Fengge!" the Elder of Myriad Tribulation said with a proud smile, "Ren Fengge, under my command, was one of the top hundred true successors in the past, he slew three Dao Calamities, and this time, he will lead the team.


    Dao Bugui and Xuanyuan Tuoba are both Daozi as well, each having slain a Dao Calamity."


    "This is Yang Ji, the number one true successor more than a thousand years ago." The Elder of Myriad Tribulation then turned to Yang Ji and said.


    "Brother Yang''s great fame has long reached our ears, Elder of Heavenly Secrets once said that you are the most talented genius of recent years," Ren Fengge, handsome and suave, now said with a smile.


    "I''ve seen the three Dao brothers!" Yang Ji greeted with a cupped fist and a smile.


    "During this trip to the Life and Death Realm, you must help each other. If you manage to take first place, I promise you a grand reward once you return," the Elder of Myriad Tribulation declared boldly.


    "We will not disappoint the Ancestor''s expectations!" Ren Fengge and the others said earnestly.


    "Hmm!" The Elder of Myriad Tribulation nodded, then transmitted a sinister message, "Little Ren, when the time is almost up, quietly take care of this guy Yang Ji! But before that, if you come across him, make sure to protect him well, no mistakes can occur."


    Yang Ji, seeing the information displayed above his head, couldn''t help but raise an eyebrow in thought.


    The Elder of Myriad Tribulation obviously wanted him to take action for him once more next time. What a cunning plan, truly befitting of a Star Brigand, sinister and sly.


    Ren Fengge glanced at the Elder of Myriad Tribulation, his eyes conveying understanding as he quietly nodded.


    "Haha, now that everyone has met, let''s go to the Life and Death Realm!" The Elder of Myriad Tribulation laughed out loud, waved his hand, and reabsorbed Ren Fengge and the other three back into the Inner World, then tore through space, disappearing from the great hall.


    "Junior brother, let''s go too!" Xuan Zhong pulled Yang Ji and tore through space, following closely behind.


    Whoosh!


    As they tore through space once again, they had already arrived at a vast expanse of stars.


    In front of them was a time-space vortex of black and white, evidently a passageway.


    At the moment, in front of this space-time passageway, five groups of people had gathered.


    Four of these individuals were old men, each looking fierce and malevolent, with the eyes of wolves and the faces of tigers, their ferocity fully on display, as intimidating as mountain sculptures, frightening to behold.


    The fifth person was an old woman, with a sharp gaze and cold eyes, like an exterminating elder sister, equally unapproachable.


    These five, obviously Red Dust Immortals, caught a glance from Yang Ji, who speculated in his heart that they must be the five Star Brigand Kings of this part of the cosmos.


    Compared to these five, the Elder of Myriad Tribulation looked relatively benign in appearance.


    "Elder of Myriad Tribulation, you''re rather late," the old woman gazed over with a cold intensity, saying ominously.


    "Late, but arrived, not too late!" The Elder of Myriad Tribulation said with a smile.


    "Your men, they haven''t all died, have they?" The old woman glanced over the three and spoke foully, without any regard.


    "Humph!" On hearing this, the Elder of Myriad Tribulation''s anger flared up, but he didn''t seem inclined to bother with her. Waving his hand, Immortal Light glittered, and ninety-nine people appeared beside him.


    "Young Ren, you still haven''t broken through to Fusion? It seems the old ghost of Myriad Tribulation wants to keep exploiting you, using you over and over until the end of your lifespan," the old woman sneered coldly.


    "Youngster has seen Jing Po!" Ren Fengge said with a smile, "I was personally nurtured by the Ancestor, so it''s not a matter of exploitation. To be able to serve the Ancestor is my honor!"


    "Haha, the only formidable one under the old ghost of Myriad Tribulation is young Ren here. If he breaks through to Fusion, wouldn''t the old ghost always end up at the bottom?" one of the grim-faced elders laughed wildly.


    "Ming Tu, you old ghost, you only have Dao Bugui under your command, why be so arrogant?" The Elder of Myriad Tribulation could not tolerate this and retorted.


    "Although Dao Bugui is the only one under my command who has slain three Dao Calamities, he still has thousands of years of lifespan before reaching his limit. What will you use to compete with me in the future?" Ming Tu said proudly.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji looked over to see that behind the ancestor Ming Tu, in a more forward position, stood three people, among whom a young man with a cold and stern expression, his Origin extremely dense, was most likely Dao Bugui.


    As for the two people beside Dao Bugui, their Origin was somewhat weaker, each having only slain one Dao Calamity.


    The crowd standing behind these three, although not Daozi, had most of them tinged with some aura of Origin. Although they had not completely slain a Dao Calamity, they had more or less obtained some Origin, all were extremely outstanding Void Refining talents.


    Yang Ji glanced over and discovered that the overall strength of the Elder of Myriad Tribulation and this ancestor Ming Tu were not much different.


    As for Jing Po, seeing that Ren Fengge was still there, the reason for her cold gaze and words was because behind her, there was not a single talent who had slain three Dao Calamities.


    However, the number of Daozi behind her was the most of any party, amounting to five.


    However, only one of them had slain two Dao Calamities, while the remaining four had each slain only one Dao Calamity.


    "Old ghost, has your Myriad Tribulation Palace run out of people? You can''t even gather a hundred Void Refining cultivators? You''ve even had to draft a Divinity Transformation youngster to make up the numbers. If you really are short on people, I might actually lend you one!" Suddenly, a discordant voice coldly mocked.


    "This old thing''s name is Naihe Ancestor! He just right got the first place last time. Brother Yang, this time you''ll have to lend me some luck to suppress his arrogance heavily." The Elder of Myriad Tribulation leaned over and whispered to Yang Ji. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Ji followed the voice and saw that behind the Naihe Ancestor, in a more forward position, stood four youths.


    Among them, astonishingly, were two who had slain three Dao Calamities, while the remaining two had each slain two Dao Calamities.


    Their strength was indeed extraordinary, no wonder they were able to obtain first place.


    "Oh? Naihe, you old ghost, if you hadn''t mentioned it, I wouldn''t have noticed that in the ranks of the Elder of Myriad Tribulation there really was a young man at the peak of Divine Transformation.


    Boys, remember his look and aura, take note for when we enter, chase him down to kill, and score an easy kill." An old man, looking at Yang Ji, suddenly had his eyes light up, turning sideways to his followers and saying this.


    "Don''t worry, ancestor, if we meet him, he won''t be able to escape!" The multitude behind him, like hungry wolves, licked their lips, sinister smiles mixed with murderous aura rising in waves.


    "This old geezer''s name is Fatal Blade, not much for skill, but he''s got quite the mouth. Brother Yang, he''s bullying you like this, you''ll have to show your power later on," whispered the Elder of Myriad Tribulation to Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji looked over and saw that in the front of the Fatal Blade ancestor, stood three people.


    One of them had slain two Dao Calamities, while the remaining two had slain one Dao Calamity each, their overall strength not matching that of the Elder of Myriad Tribulation.


    "Let''s stop wasting time and let our people enter the Life and Death Realm to see who''s really the best!" A vigorous and austere voice suddenly sounded, coming from the last Star Brigand King.


    Behind him, in a forward position, also stood three people. Although there were no Supreme Geniuses who had slain three Dao Calamities, they were all talents who had slain two Dao Calamities.


    Their overall strength was very strong.


    "This old fellow''s name is Leng Su, he got second place last time. Brother Yang, for sure you must lend me your luck this time to suppress him," said the Elder of Myriad Tribulation in a low, displeased voice.


    "Sure, but you''ll have to pay more!" Yang Ji laughed.


    "..." The Elder of Myriad Tribulation paused, "Pay more?"


    "As long as the senior is not stingy with the Pure Yang Water, I am willing to make a move for the senior!" Yang Ji smiled and said.


    This time entering for five hundred years, his time limit was also about to come.


    "You want to break through to Daozi inside?" The Elder of Myriad Tribulation hesitated for a moment. Continue reading on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Hmm!" Yang Ji nodded his head.


    "How about this," the Elder of Myriad Tribulation hesitated, looked at Yang Ji, and then smiled, "For each Daozi you slay, I''ll give you a gourd of Pure Yang Water, how about it?"


    "Deal!" Yang Ji did not hesitate and immediately agreed.


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 Chapter 232 The Part-Time Leopard, Time to Work

    "Do those below the Dao Child not count? Ancestor, your words seem to disregard the void refining geniuses as human beings," Yang Ji deliberately elongated his voice."Well...how about this! For those below Dao Child, twenty heads for one gourd of Pure Yang Water," the Ancient Wanjie hesitated.


    "Ten heads for one gourd of Pure Yang Water! If Ancestor agrees, I''ll help you out next time," Yang Ji looked at him.


    "Is that true?" The Ancient Wanjie''s spirit was shaken, his eyes suddenly eager.


    "Such mutually beneficial matters are naturally true!" Yang Ji nodded.


    "Very good, very good! It''s a deal!" The Ancient Wanjie agreed joyfully. The next time they entered the Life and Death Realm, Yang Ji would surely be the Invincible Dao Child. It was a bargain no matter how he looked at it. With Yang Ji there, it was the perfect substitute for Ren Fengge''s absence.


    Immediately, he transmitted his voice to Ren Fengge, "Ren, there''s a change in plans, do not attack him."


    Ren Fengge understood and nodded his head.


    "Alright, come over here everyone, I''ll teleport you in," the Absolute Death Ancestor raised his voice.


    As he spoke, he flew beside the Time-Space Vortex, interweaving formation patterns in his palm and casting them into the passageway, condensing a Teleportation Array that flickered with Immortal Light.


    Then he teleported everyone behind him, one after the other, into it.


    "This Absolute Death old ghost is proficient in formations; the teleportation array he''s formed is nondirectional. After entering the Life and Death Realm, each person will be teleported to a different location. This rule is one we borrowed from the True Inheritance assessment. Amidst uncertainty and variables, it allows every faction a chance to win!"


    The Ancient Wanjie said to Yang Ji, then turned to look at everyone behind him, "Remember, you must stay inside for five hundred years. In the end, it''s not about how many of your own side remain, but rather about how many of the other side you''ve slain. Do you understand?"


    "Hiding is useless. Only by finding opportunities to strike decisively and kill can you win first place."


    "As long as you claim five heads, I will reward you with one Supreme Divine Power. Slay ten, and I''ll grant you an Immortal Technique."


    "If you don''t want the Supreme Divine Power or the Immortal Technique, you can exchange it for treasures of equivalent value! As long as I possess it, the Ancestor will spare no expense!"


    The Ancient Wanjie declared loudly.


    "For the Ancestor, we fight!" The crowd cried out in unison.


    "Very well, very well! Go on then!" The Ancient Wanjie nodded.


    Ren Fengge immediately led the team, flying toward the Time-Space Vortex.


    "Junior Brother, be careful!" Xuan Zhong transmitted his voice.


    "Mhm!" Yang Ji nodded and flew towards the Time-Space Vortex.


    "Come on, one by one, get in there!" The Absolute Death Ancestor, like an eagle grabbing chicks, grabbed everyone''s shoulders, sending them one by one into it.


    When it was Yang Ji''s turn, the Absolute Death Ancestor surreptitiously grasped his shoulder. An insidious power suddenly infused into his body, and in the blink of an eye, before Yang Ji could react, he was sent whirling into the teleportation channel.


    It was at this moment, within the teleportation channel, that the Absolute Death Ancestor''s head revealed a string of sinister information, "Hehe, thank you, lad, for the head you''ve delivered. I''ll remember your kindness."


    "Fuck, he cheated, Ancestor, he cheated, he marked me...woo-woo-woo-woo!" Yang Ji''s face turned green, but his voice was scattered by the howling winds in the time-space channel, failing to transmit out.


    After a spatial transition and landing once more, he had already arrived in a dim world.


    Here the light was faint, with no sun or stars, just pale and dim space currents indicating an unstable environment. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In front was a bizarre plain with spots of luscious green grass, brimming with vitality.


    Other areas, however, were barren, with not a blade of grass, desolate beyond compare.


    Between the two, there was no clear dividing line.


    Because Yang Ji noticed, areas that were vibrant one moment became desolate the next.


    The transitions between life and death were incredibly fast.


    At this moment, the barren land under his feet was bursting with boundless vitality, and soon enough, green grass covered the ground.


    Life and death!


    Prosperity and decay!


    Constantly unfolding.


    Unnervingly so.


    "This place is filled with chaotic Laws of Life and Death. The rapid transition between life and death suggests that this world is truly a fragment of a Quasi-Imperial Monarch''s Inner World," the Broken Wooden Box cackled, "Young Yang, this is a great opportunity. If you refine this world into a magical treasure, it will likely become an Immortal Artifact, allowing you to dominate the Lower Realm.


    No Bridge of Life and Death can compare."


    "This world is vast; absorbing it would be difficult. I would need at least a Red Dust Immortal, and besides, the six factions are still watching. It likely won''t be easy," Yang Ji was moved by the thought.


    "With several top Immortal Techniques under your control, when you become a Red Dust Immortal, how dare they bounce around in front of you? Then, with a Primordial Annihilation, they''ll all be dead!" the Broken Wooden Box said with certainty.


    "..." Yang Ji did not have that level of confidence, but the Broken Wooden Box was heaping praise upon him. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire


    "What, you don''t believe it? By that time, with the Wings of Time-Space in your hands, they won''t even be able to fight back against you," the Broken Wooden Box said with conviction.


    "Although they have the qualifications to become True Immortals, their ceiling is the Daluo Golden Immortal. Compared to a talent like yourself, who is poised to become an Immortal King, there''s a huge difference," the Broken Wooden Box continued.


    "All of this is still too far off for me. Right now, I just want to know how to get rid of the Dao Power that the Absolute Death old ghost has infused into my body."

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    ```Yang Ji''s Divine Sense was powerful, and he could detect that although the force within his body was harmless, it resembled a flickering light particle, like a lighthouse in the night, transmitting information and undoubtedly exposing his location.


    "Piece of cake, let me out, and I will help you remove it!" the Ragged Wooden Box cackled.


    "The Red Dust Immortal, Ancestral Master of Fate, placed a mark of Dao Principles. Only a master of equal level can erase it. If my origin were not lost, I could easily wipe it away," the Immortal Elder shook his head.


    "That damned Ancestral Master of Fate, playing dirty tricks in plain sight. It shouldn''t be long before his people find me. It seems the most urgent task is to enhance the Wings of Time-Space first," Yang Ji cursed under his breath.


    He had originally planned to hide here, cultivate in peace for five hundred years, achieve the status of a Taoist child, and then go out for a decisive kill.


    But this move from the Ancestral Master of Fate had caught him completely off guard.


    Star Bandits are indeed treacherous.


    Yang Ji cursed inwardly, looked around, and then prepared to delve deep underground, hiding and attempting to upgrade the Wings of Time-Space to a Superior Dao Artifact before his enemies arrived.


    By then, it would make it much easier to either flee or strike.


    Just as he was about to burrow underground, suddenly, his powerful Divine Sense stirred, and he abruptly looked up just in time to see a massive black bird diving down at incredible speed, like a majestic eagle.


    Its speed was astonishing; one moment it was high in the sky, and the next, its claws were already looming over Yang Ji''s head.


    Yang Ji felt the wind of its attack, his expression barely showed a flicker of surprise, and he did not retreat. Instead, a wave of excitement surged in his heart.


    He stretched out a palm towards the sky, and with a single word, "Annihilate!" he struck down.


    Above him, the great eagle let out a mournful cry, and with a bang, it disintegrated.


    There was no splash of blood, no bone or flesh remnants. This black eagle had completely transformed into a stream of black mist and dissipated.


    [Power of Death!]


    This great eagle was transformed from the Power of Death!


    "Is this what they call a Death Spirit? According to them, killing such a Death Spirit might reveal a Crystal Core transformed from the Laws of Death, also known as a Death Dao Stone. It''s just a pity that this one, comparable to the Divinity Transformation Realm, had none!" Yang Ji said regretfully.


    "It''s normal that such a low-level Death Spirit would be empty. To obtain one, it seems only by killing Death Spirits above the Void Refinement Realm would do. But this Life and Death Realm has been explored for nearly ten thousand years. Just as your Senior Brother Xuan Zhong said, all the good things here have probably been plundered by the Six Major Star Pirate Forces.


    Getting even one Life and Death Dao Stone must be difficult!" the Immortal Elder spoke.


    "Indeed!" Yang Ji nodded and then burrowed into the ground.


    He promptly took out the Time Stone and the Space Stone.


    The remaining Space Stone from before and the newly obtained Time Stone were about the same size, perfect for a complete fusion.


    Without hesitation, he called Shen Yin out.


    Shen Yin was also well-practiced by now. With a wave of her small hand, she summoned the Origin Divine Thunder, which struck down upon the Time Stone and Space Stone.


    The two rare treasures quickly began to melt and fused into the existing Wings of Time-Space.


    Yang Ji was not idle, his hands weaving nonstop, casting out Dao Runes and integrating them into it.


    One.


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    Three.


    ...


    Three hundred.


    The aura emitted by the Wings of Time-Space grew stronger. The Power of Time and the Power of Space circulated, emitting streaks of halos, causing the surrounding space-time to become chaotic.


    Just as Yang Ji was about to cast the three hundred and first Dao Rune, his brow suddenly furrowed.


    The next moment, the ground shook violently, a tremor came surging below, and thunderously, the ground ripped apart.


    A large fissure extended right up to Yang Ji, fully exposing him.


    A burly man with a broad frame leaned down, touched his shiny bald head, and grinned, "Heh heh, looks like I''m the lucky one to find you first."


    "Little brother, don''t be afraid, you can still come back to life after you die!"


    The burly man laughed cruelly, pointing down at him.


    He had comprehended the Dao of Earth.


    The Dao Principle stretched down, the endless runes rapidly forming into a ferocious roaring earth dragon, attacking Yang Ji.


    "They found me so soon, what a nuisance!" Yang Ji frowned, the Wings of Time-Space in his hand quivered, and he vanished from the spot in an uncanny fashion.


    "Hm?" The burly man paused, reacting quickly, he whirled around and pointed again.


    But as the word "halt" was spoken, both the earth dragon and the man were fixed in place. Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Primordial Annihilation!" The Wings of Time-Space on Yang Ji''s back trembled slightly, immobilizing the burly man, and then he extended his right hand, striking out at the man''s head from afar.


    His palm surged with light, and the Power of Annihilation spread out like a sandstorm.


    Seeing this, the burly man''s eyes, big as bells, bulged roundly, whirling with dread as the Dao Principles within him vibrated wildly.


    Just as the Power of Annihilation was about to hit the burly man, Yang Ji''s expression suddenly tightened, and a piece of information flashed by, revealing that the man had broken free from the spatial restraint.


    At his fingertips, the earth dragon reshaped by the Dao Principle of Earth roared forth again, this time scattering the Power of Annihilation and swiftly advancing towards him.


    "Void Refining Experts are already adept in their path, and this man is even at the pinnacle of Void Refining with deep comprehension of the Earth Dao. He has condensed many Dao Principles.


    Although your Wings of Time-Space are strong, you''re not at the Void Refining stage, without the Dao Principles of Time and Space in your body, you can''t unleash even one percent of its power, and you won''t be able to restrain him!" the Immortal Elder reminded out loud.


    ```

 Chapter 232 The Part-Time Leopard, Time to Work_3

    "Let''s go!" Yang Ji was decisive, his Wings of Time-Space fluttering behind him as he transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the horizon, leaving the burly man standing there, dumbfounded."Holy shit! How can this kid fly so fast? How can we even chase him?" He was completely flabbergasted.


    To be on the safe side, Yang Ji flew very far away before he landed and hid underground, resuming his crafting of the Wings of Time-Space.


    Three hundred and one Dao Runes.


    Three hundred and two Dao Runes.


    Three hundred and three Dao Runes.


    Four hundred and fifty-two Dao Runes.


    With the one thousand one hundred and fifty-three Dao Runes he had already embedded during the crafting process, there were now three thousand Dao Runes in total, making it one thousand six hundred and five Dao Runes he had inserted.


    It was at this moment that Yang Ji''s face showed a trace of impatience. He stopped his movements, pressed his palm on the Wings of Time-Space, which quickly merged into his body, growing out from his back.


    Shi La!


    The sound of ripping space suddenly filled the air.


    Yang Ji burst out from underground in an eerie manner, his Wings of Time-Space on his back shuddering, and the space in front of him became instantly imprisoned.


    The ruthless young man who had arrived couldn''t help but change his expression. Yet being a genius, he was very composed, and his eyes suddenly spewed intense flames that twisted the space around them.


    Yang Ji inwardly sighed at the trouble; the man was using a fiery Immortal Technique that was so powerful it broke through his time-space imprisonment in an instant.


    Immediately, Yang Ji''s Wings of Time-Space vibrated again, unleashing the Power of Time stoppage.


    However, the young man''s Immortal Technique was extremely powerful, his flames swirling and shattering the vacuum, dissipating the Power of Time and causing chaos in space and time.


    The time stoppage had no effect on him.


    Even Yang Ji''s Primordial Annihilation, when swept over by his flames, disintegrated instantly.


    Yang Ji was slightly shocked; indeed, Dao Principles were formidable!


    Such was the prowess of a being who had attained Tao.


    "Without Dao Principles in your body, you cannot contend with Void Refining, and what you''re encountering are not ordinary Void Refiners, but the geniuses cultivated by Star Bandit Forces, with numerous methods and possessing Immortal Techniques.


    Although your Primordial Annihilation is a top-notch Immortal Technique, it lacks the power of the Dao Principles, making it difficult to unleash its full strength and thus hard to compete with them," said the Immortal Elder.


    Yang Ji nodded his head, the Wings of Time-Space on his back lightly trembling, as he once again imprisoned the ruthless young man in time-space.


    Seizing this brief opportunity, he prepared to slip away.


    But in the next moment, he abruptly looked up to see from the sky a colossal blue hand descending fiercely above the ruthless young man''s head. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Bang!


    With flesh and blood flying everywhere, the ruthless young man died instantly.


    "Time-Space Imprisonment? Very good, very good!" A faint laughter came from the sky, and in the blink of an eye, a young man in a blue robe, holding a Folding Fan, with a gentle smile on his lips, descended from the sky.


    He had the appearance of a modest gentleman, seemingly harmless to humans and animals.


    If it weren''t for witnessing him act just now, Yang Ji would have assumed him to be a Scholar without the strength to truss a chicken.


    "Your Magical Treasures are quite impressive, capable of enforcing time-space imprisonment. How about we make a trade? I''ll be the Hunter, you''ll be the bait; you immobilize the enemy, and I burst out to slay them¡ªhow about becoming temporary partners?" the young man in the blue robe proposed with a smile.


    "And if I refuse?" Yang Ji asked.


    "Then I''ll have no choice but to take your treasure by force and behead you," the blue-robed young man replied nonchalantly, shaking his Folding Fan.


    "Partners, fine! But before others arrive, you cannot disturb me," Yang Ji said, then he dived into the ground, his decisiveness surprising the blue-robed young man, who chuckled, "Interesting, interesting!"


    Having said that, he also hid nearby. Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    Yang Ji had thought about leaving, but with resolve, he decided to apply a ''use a thief to catch a thief'' strategy, borrowing strength to kill another; he aimed to buy time.


    The young man in the blue robe was very strong.


    Ranked among the strongest under the Tao children, he should be able to stop anyone who came.


    Thus, an unconventional partnership was formed.


    Not long after Yang Ji went silent, a voice came through.


    "Workaholic leopard, time to get to work! Someone''s coming," said the young man in the blue robe, his teasing laughter sounding.


    "Workaholic leopard?" Yang Ji was taken aback, scoffing internally, "Let him gloat for now. Once my Magical Treasures are refined, he''ll see what I can do!"

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    ```Boom!


    Yang Ji burst out from the ground, causing the middle-aged man who had followed his sensing to be taken aback for a moment.


    "You little guy sure knows what''s best for you," the middle-aged man sneered. "I was just about to tear open the ground and grab you, but you coming out is perfect, die!"


    The middle-aged man smirked, Dao Principles surging within him, and in an instant, a giant black claw materialized, snatching at the air towards Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji''s expression was cold and indifferent, Spiritual Light flashed behind him, and with a light tremble of the Wings of Time-Space, he uttered a single word: "Stop."


    In an instant, the time-space around the middle-aged man was imprisoned.


    Boom!


    A burst of explosion followed, and the middle-aged man was shocked to find his body erupting into pieces.


    His lingering consciousness quickly dissipated as well.


    The blue-robed young man had appeared out of nowhere in the void, and with a smirk forming on his lips, he morphed his hand into a large shape and plucked a Token from the blood rain.


    "Another Token in hand, another head taken, not bad! Worker Leopard, keep it up!"


    The blue-robed young man playfully looked at Yang Ji, eyeing the wings on his back with greed, yet he did not strike.


    Because Yang Ji was good bait!


    Yang Ji looked back at him impassively and without a word, burrowed back into the ground.


    He continued refining his Magical Treasures within the Mountain Sea Pearl.


    Shen Yin continuously attracted Origin Divine Thunder, and he kept infusing Dao Runes into the Wings of Time-Space.


    Four hundred and fifty-three.


    Four hundred fifty-four.


    Four hundred fifty-five.


    Four hundred and fifty-six.


    Five hundred.


    A year had passed like this.


    One day, Yang Ji''s ears once again heard that familiar voice.


    "Worker Leopard, time to work!"


    Yang Ji''s expression didn''t change much, and with a tremor of his wings, he broke through the ground and surged out.


    With no excess words, he simply uttered the word "die" to the newcomer, who hadn''t even had the chance to react before being immobilized.


    As usual, the blue-robed young man emerged like a specter and struck from the side.


    With the Star Plucking Hand, capable of capturing the stars and the moon, he directly took the newcomer''s head and along with it, his Token.


    In high-level confrontations, victory or defeat is often decided in an instant; even more so when the enemy is unable to move, it''s a fatal finisher.


    The blue-robed young man, already exceedingly strong, faced a peer he could butcher at will; with a powerful move, almost none could withstand it, even a Dao Child would have to shed a layer of skin.


    Seeing the young man succeed, Yang Ji didn''t linger to watch, his figure flickered, and he dived back into the ground.


    The blue-robed young man glanced at the spot where Yang Ji disappeared, his lips curving into a meaningful smile: "My hunch must be right, everyone who comes is from the Absolute Death Ancestor; it seems this pitiful guy was marked by the Absolute Death Ancestor the moment he entered, aiming for his men to pick up an easy advantage, but unsuspecting that I am the one who benefited!"


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    "Well, this is interesting now; it seems this time, not only can I obtain one or two Immortal Techniques, but I''ll also get plenty of Pure Yang Waters."


    "This prize in everyone else''s eyes has turned out to be a stroke of luck for me, Lan Xiaosheng!"


    A smile hinting at total control spread across the blue-robed young man''s lips.


    How could Yang Ji not know what he was thinking, but the more Lan Xiaosheng acted this way, the better it suited him.


    He was more than happy to have time drag on with an enforcer to protect him; it was truly convenient.


    Allowed him to peacefully refine his Magical Treasures.


    Everything remained as it was.


    Days continued to pass, one after another.


    In the blink of an eye, another year had passed.


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    Seven hundred Dao patterns.


    The forging of the Wings of Time-Space continued unabated.


    In the meantime, another unwary soul found its way there.


    Yang Ji, without a word, burst forth from the ground, immobilized the intruder, and then without looking back, plunged into the depths again.


    Lan Xiaosheng followed suit as he had grown accustomed to, eliminating the newcomer.


    The silent cooperation between the two grew even more in sync.


    Another year went by.


    That year, three more came.


    Without exception, all three were immobilized by Yang Ji, and then slain by Lan Xiaosheng.


    It was during that year,


    That the Time-Space Dao Patterns incorporated had reached eight hundred.


    Eight hundred and forty.


    Eight hundred and forty-seven.


    Adding the previous one thousand one hundred and fifty-three patterns he had infused during the refinement process, with three thousand Dao Runes in total, he had now infused two thousand patterns.


    At that moment, the Wings of Time-Space could no longer integrate any more Dao Runes.


    This was their maximum capacity for Dao Runes.


    At this point, the grade of the Wings of Time-Space had successfully ascended to that of a Superior Dao Artifact.


    It contained an endless Power of Time and Space, making time-space imprisonment even more formidable.


    But Yang Ji didn''t reveal this; in case someone came looking, he would still display only the level of ability that the Wings of Time-Space had shown before, not letting Lan Xiaosheng become aware.


    This delicate balance continued to be maintained like this.


    Three years.


    Ten years.


    In the blink of an eye, fifty years had passed.


    During these fifty years, Yang Ji, multitasking, not only refined the two gourds of Pure Yang Water he had obtained from the Old Man of Ten Thousand Calamities, expanding his Inner World to a vast expanse of thirty-two thousand li.


    But he also mastered four Immortal Techniques: "Yunlai Immortal Domain," "Sun Spirit Divine Fist," "Taixuan Divine Finger," "Nine Transformations of the True Spirit."


    Over these fifty years,


    Yang Ji and Lan Xiaosheng cooperated to send away a total of twenty-eight enemies.


    In the outside world, unknown to them,


    The Absolute Death Ancestor was fuming with rage.


    For fifty years,


    Every time one of his people was resurrected, his brows furrowed, his gaze deepened, and the atmosphere around him grew colder.


    Until the twenty-eighth person emerged,


    He couldn''t hold back any longer, and grabbing the middle-aged man who had just been resurrected outside, he asked in a low tone, "How did you die?"


    ```

 Chapter 233 Why Daozi is Strong_2

    "Ancestor, I was killed in secret by that Divinity Transformation kid and Lan Xiaosheng!" The middle-aged man glanced at the gloomy and still Desolate Ancestor and tremblingly said."Useless, all of you are useless! With so many of you, how could you all fall at the hands of just these two? Lan Xiaosheng''s strength is almost equal to yours, how did you lose?" The Desolate Ancestor could no longer suppress his volatile emotions and roared out loud.


    "That Divinity Transformation kid has a Magical Treasure capable of Time-Space Imprisonment; although it can only imprison briefly, with Lan Xiaosheng striking alongside him, we were only able to defend and had no chance to counterattack!" The middle-aged man said with a quivering voice.


    "A treasure that imprisons time and space?" The Desolate Ancestor''s face lengthened, and he grimly said, "This Divinity Transformation kid actually has such a Magical Treasure. This is bad, really bad!"


    "Damn, if only I had known..."


    His words suddenly stopped, and he gave the other ancestors a furtive glance without finishing his sentence.


    At this moment, his face was so dark it was almost pitiful; truly a case of crying without tears, a mess of his own making. Knocking his own foot with the hoe he''d lifted, the loss was immense, filled with surging hatred and regret for past decisions.


    "Who is this kid, to actually ruin my fortune!" The Desolate Ancestor lost all pretense and cursed lowly.


    "Hahahaha, you all died at the hands of Lan Xiaosheng? With that said, has he already collected twenty-seven Tokens? It looks like I can''t hold onto my Immortal Technique anymore, and must bestow it upon him!" The Naihe Ancestor chuckled mischievously, laughing heartily and feeling exceedingly pleased with himself.


    "Hm?" The Wanjie Elder was puzzled and murmured softly, "Brother Xuan, did your junior brother borrow the wrong luck, or why did it go to that old ghost Naihe? Could it be that this Naihe old ghost is about to claim first place again?" S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Don''t panic, only fifty years have passed; there are still four hundred and fifty years to go." Xuan Zhong seemed unconcerned as he sat cross-legged in the void, leisurely gnawing on a chicken leg.


    "That''s true!" The Wanjie Elder furrowed his brows and nodded in self-comfort.


    Time continued to slip by.


    Within the Life and Death Realm, Yang Ji quietly comprehended Immortal Techniques while Lan Xiaosheng also quietly awaited his prey.


    The two of them thus spent another two hundred years without interfering with each other.


    In that time, sixty-eight people from the Desolate Ancestor''s side had already fallen, leaving only thirty-two.


    Only two hundred fifty years had passed.


    And they had already lost more than half their number.


    The Desolate Ancestor''s face was burning with pain, the blue veins on his eyelids twitching uncontrollably, as if he would explode at any moment.


    The eliminated followers behind him were silent as cicadas in the cold, not daring to make the slightest noise.


    For many years, he had never suffered such a great loss. The sudden demise of sixty-eight people was a staggering blow.


    In contrast, the Naihe Ancestor was leisurely enjoying his tea, humming a tune, looking totally content.


    "Desolate old ghost, you''re probably set to be the last."


    The Desolate Ancestor snorted coldly, "Naihe old ghost, don''t be so smug, the outcome is still uncertain."


    "Oh? Is that so? Then let''s wait and see!" The Naihe Ancestor let out a clear and relaxed laugh, completely self-assured in his smile.


    The other ancestors'' expressions were not so cheerful upon seeing him this relaxed.


    "What is Brother Yang doing? Why is he strengthening the enemy?" The Wanjie Ancestor spoke with vexation.


    "No rush, no rush, my junior brother must have his own plans. Since he agreed to take action for you, let''s just wait and see," Xuan Zhong said detached from the situation, unconcerned about his own interests, and not the slightest bit worried.


    As he instructed Shi Linger in her cultivation, they also discussed cooking skills, living a carefree and comfortable life.


    As time ticked by, the Life and Death Realm entered its third century.


    Yang Ji and Lan Xiaosheng continued as before, one cultivating and one waiting for the opportunity to act.


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    And it was on this day, chi la! A pale stream of light sliced through, and the ground suddenly cracked open.


    The stream of light was like a knife, relentless in its trajectory, aiming directly at Yang Ji.


    Although Yang Ji felt it coming early on, this move still made him gasp in alarm. He quickly used the Wings of Time-Space to dodge away just in time.


    "Not dead?" From above the Sky Firmament, the newcomer, overpowering in their presence, let out a surprised sound. Suddenly, their gaze shifted towards a desolate hillside, "Hm? Another rat hiding?"


    With a finger as sharp as a knife, they slashed down, and a pale stream of light transformed into a Sky Saber. With a sizzling sound, the hillock was split in two.


    "How did this person find this place?" Lan Xiaosheng frowned deeply, his eyes revealing intense wariness. Knowing his position was exposed, he dodged the light saber and in a blink appeared in the void.


    "Little brother, this person is called Ji Cangjun, the most outstanding Dao child under the Desolate Ancestor''s command. He has slain two Dao Calamities and is immensely powerful. Let''s join forces and kill him!" Lan Xiaosheng glanced at Yang Ji, his eyes revealing a trace of madness, hoping to use Yang Ji''s strength to slay the Dao child.


    "Alright, let''s try!" Yang Ji had also appeared in the midair, his gaze fixed on Ji Cangjun.


    "Die!" Seeing the two secretly communicating, Ji Cangjun''s hand lunged from the sky, with a pallid ring of light bursting from his palm, one circle after another. Each ring was imbued with the intense essence of Dao Principles, their power boundless.


    "Imprison!" Yang Ji shouted lowly, the Wings of Time-Space exhibiting their power, and instantly imprisoning the incoming pallid rings.


    "Kill!" Seeing this scene, Lan Xiaosheng''s eyes turned blood-red, half with madness and half with excitement. If Ji Cangjun could be slain, the rewards from the Naihe Ancestor upon his return would be limitless.

 Chapter 233 Why is Daozi strong _3

    He soared through the air, and with a sweep of his folding fan, a streak of blue light sharp as a knife viciously slashed towards Ji Cangjun''s head, seeking to tear it in two.However, at that moment, the immobilized Ji Cangjun coldly spoke, "Everyone knows I have slain two Dao Calamities, one of ''Misery'', and the other remains unknown. Today, I tell you, it is the Dao of Space!"


    "Dao of Space?" For some reason, Lan Xiaosheng''s heart skipped a beat, suddenly feeling an ominous premonition.


    "He has torn through my Time-Space Imprisonment!" Yang Ji immediately realized that two Dao Principles were surging forth from Ji Cangjun.


    One was the Dao of Misery, the other the Dao of Space.


    Both of these Great Daos had been cultivated to the peak of Void Refining by him and were now perfectly merged, exploding with an unmatched terrifying might.


    He effortlessly broke free from the remnants of time imprisonment.


    "As someone who is not a Daozi, you will never understand the strength of a Daozi!" Ji Cangjun, like an Immortal King, was surrounded by symbols swirling around him, radiating the light of Dao Principles, harnessing both Great Daos, and forming a colossal hand that crushed Lan Xiaosheng''s blue luminescence with force.


    Then, under his shocked gaze, the giant hand imprisoned the space in all directions, firmly grasping him.


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    With the clenching of those five fingers, a thunderous explosion sounded, and Lan Xiaosheng was brutally crushed to death on the spot.


    "The strength of a Daozi lies in the complete Great Dao Origin within them. All things originate from the Origin, and the Three Thousand Grand Daos are also born from the Origin. The Origin can merge all Great Daos."


    "Ji Cangjun has perfectly merged his comprehended ''Misery'' Dao with the ''Dao of Space,'' a layering of Daos, which unleashes an even more terrifying force!"


    "In contrast, those who are not Daozi, even if they have comprehended five Great Daos, lack the complete Great Dao Origin within their bodies, and cannot perfectly merge the five Great Daos, nor can they, like a Daozi, unleash the power of one plus one equalling two. For them, one plus one still equals one."


    "This is also why a Daozi who has slain three Dao Calamities is called the Unparalleled Daozi."


    "The integration of three Great Daos at the same level makes one nearly invincible."


    "Of course, there are strengths and weaknesses between the Great Daos. If the Daos of Wind, Rain, and Thunder merge, they could never defeat the combined force of Destiny, Great Destruction, and Time."


    "This person has slain two Dao Calamities, and one of them is the Dao of Space. You have no chance against him!"


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    Without it saying more, the moment Lan Xiaosheng was slain, Yang Ji had already triggered his Wings of Time-Space and fled.


    A joke, his full-force Time-Space Imprisonment could hardly keep him in check, not fleeing would be waiting for death.


    "Your treasure is quite remarkable, possessing the ability of Time-Space Imprisonment. Giving it to a mere Divinity Transformation Realm practitioner is casting pearls before swine. I will allow your treasure to shine the glory it deserves." Ji Cangjun''s voice was cold as he fished out sixty-nine tokens from the bloody remains of Lan Xiaosheng, then pursued Yang Ji.


    Outside world!


    At that moment, a flash of light sparked, and all eyes turned to it simultaneously.


    Seeing this scene, the Desolate Ancestor''s face twisted with anger, another person dead?


    The Naihe Ancestor smiled leisurely, but suddenly, his expression froze, "Lan, Lan Xiaosheng?"


    "Lan Xiaosheng?" The others were also surprised.


    "Haha, Lan boy, quick, tell us, who killed you?" Desolate Ancestor called out across the void.


    The Naihe Ancestor looked over as well.


    "Ji Cangjun!" sighed Lan Xiaosheng.


    "The tokens..." Naihe Ancestor eyed him.


    "Lost them too!" Lan Xiaosheng said dejectedly.


    "Hahahaha!" The Desolate Ancestor suddenly burst into uproarious laughter, "Nai old ghost, I''ve been saying, the outcome was never certain. Though my side has lost sixty-eight people, the lost tokens have returned to our possession, as if no head has been given away. And indeed, I have taken down one of your heads, what a gain, what a gain!"


    "Hmph!" The Naihe Ancestor''s expression turned sour, suddenly finding the tea in his hand not so fragrant anymore.

 Chapter 234 The King of Bad Luck? Wolves in Front, Tigers Behind

    In the Life and Death Realm, two streaks of light raced through the void.Yang Ji flapped his wings and flew ahead while Ji Cangjun relentlessly pursued from behind.


    "This guy is so fast!" Yang Ji, realizing he couldn''t widen the gap, couldn''t help but feel annoyed. He wasn''t afraid of Ji Cangjun''s pursuit, but continuing like this would be a waste of a lot of his time, a loss not worth the gain.


    "He''s using a technique of spatial shuttling, and his body is reinforced by the Laws of Space, which greatly enhances this Supreme Divine Power; naturally, his speed is swift. If you didn''t have the Wings of Time-Space, a flying-class magical treasure, he would have caught up and killed you by now."


    The Rail Wooden Box teased with a laugh, "However, if you achieve Void Refining and comprehend the Dao of Time-Space, and use the Dao Principles to propel the Wings of Time-Space, the speed would be incredibly fast. That kid Ji Cangjun probably wouldn''t even see your shadow."


    "By that time, not only will your flying speed be fast, but you''ll also be able to rip through space to jump, and getting rid of him will be easy."


    "If I become a Daozi, why would I run at all? I''d just use Dao Runes in the Wings of Time-Space propelled by Dao Principles to immobilize Ji Cangjun for a decisive kill!" Yang Ji declared in a deep voice.


    "True, why run then? Just kill him," agreed the Rail Wooden Box. Nodding, it then mockingly added, "But as for now, you, however, are no match for him."


    Yang Ji had no choice but to grumble a bit since he couldn''t get away.


    However, along the way, Ji Cangjun, unable to catch up, also furrowed his brows: "My spatial shuttling art is perfectly matched with the Dao of Space, and speaking purely of speed, far surpasses those of the same rank, yet now I cannot catch this Divinity Transformation youngster."


    "If I obtained the spatial magical treasure on his back, in terms of speed alone, I would truly be invincible among my peers. Even if five Unparalleled Daozi ambushed me, I could leave with ease. After that, the Life and Death Realm would be mine to dominate."


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    Thinking like this, Ji Cangjun''s gaze deepened, and his intention to kill and rob became even more determined.


    As one flew and the other chased, fifty years passed by.


    It''s been a full three hundred years since they entered the Life and Death Realm.


    Over the years, Ji Cangjun clung to him like a persistent plaster, impossible to shake off.


    Even if they encountered solitary individuals from other powers en route, he didn''t go for the kill, persistently chasing Yang Ji all over the world.


    Yang Ji, feeling speechless, flew while comprehending Immortal Techniques, and got used to it.


    Ji Cangjun from behind would occasionally unleash a big move on him.


    Yang Ji would then use Time-Space Imprisonment to immobilize him, and after a while, neither side suffered any significant damage.


    Nevertheless, Yang Ji was determined that once he became a Daozi, Ji Cangjun would be the first one he dealt with.


    However, what he worried about now was that if Ji Cangjun kept pursuing him non-stop, then he wouldn''t be able to become a Daozi in this Life and Death Realm.


    After all, crossing the Dao Calamity required a stable environment; if Ji Cangjun interfered, it would be troublesome.


    Failing to become a Daozi would mean he couldn''t kill Ji Cangjun; Yang Ji pursued for fifty years and was reluctant to let it go to waste.


    Therefore, while flying along the way, he also looked for Wang Meng, Xuanyuan Tuoba, and Ren Fengge, hoping they could get rid of Ji Cangjun.


    Perhaps it was fate!


    One day, during his flight, Yang Ji actually saw someone ahead of him¡ªit was the ten-foot-tall Xuanyuan Tuoba.


    Bare-chested and wearing animal skins, wielding a giant axe, his muscles exploding with power, he was currently tearing apart a Void Refining Expert.


    Xuanyuan Tuoba was extremely alert. His brows furrowed, he suddenly turned around and saw Yang Ji flying toward him at high speed.


    "Brother Xuanyuan Dao!" Yang Ji grinned and enthusiastically greeted him.


    "Yang Ji? What... Ji Cangjun!" Xuanyuan Tuoba, about to respond with a smile upon seeing Yang Ji, instantly tensed up when he noticed Ji Cangjun behind him, his heart skipped a beat, immediately complaining, "Why did this guy bring Ji Cangjun here?"


    "Should I run, or should I fight?" He pondered, with a series of black lines forming on his forehead.


    "Is he actually thinking of running?" Yang Ji raised an eyebrow and then burst out laughing, "Hahaha, Brother Xuanyuan Dao, it''s great to see you. Let''s join forces and slay Ji Cangjun. Once we get out, ''Ancestor Wan Jie'' will definitely reward you handsomely."


    He deliberately emphasized the words "Ancestor Wan Jie".


    Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Tuoba remembered the words of Ancestor Wan Jie and couldn''t help but have a strange look on his face, muttering, "The old ancestor sought you out to borrow your fortunes, yet somehow it seems more like misfortune has been borrowed." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Despite his murmuring, he wasn''t the type to stand idly by having encountered the situation.


    Immediately, with axe in hand, he leaped into the air and shouted, "Don''t be scared, little brother, with your big brother here, watch my Sky Splitting Chop!"


    Xuanyuan Tuoba''s spirit surged, his Dao energy roaring out like a tempestuous sea, his axe suddenly raised above his head, carrying an unparalleled force, crashed down towards Ji Cangjun.


    He had comprehended the Principle of Power; his strength was terrifying, and the glowing axe seemed like a falling star, with a majestic force that couldn''t be stopped.


    This axe strike was incredibly oppressive, tearing the heavens and earth, its power rampaging, creating gusts like blades shredding through the air, mangling the space to the point of collapsing.


    Even Ji Cangjun couldn''t help but change his expression in the face of this strike and didn''t dare to take it lightly.


    With a wave of his hand, the Principle of Misery surged, turning into rings of ghastly white light, strangling forth.

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    ```The Principle of Misery spread throughout the heavens and the earth, embodying tragedy, misery, disaster; it was the very embodiment of declining fortunes, decay, tragic endings, and all kinds of misfortune.


    The axe''s light entered the ring of light, its powerful force breaking through eighteen layers, yet in the end, it was still affected by the Principle of Misery, concluding tragically as it was utterly strangled.


    "Impressive, impressive! Behold my Mount Sumeru Golden Mountain!" Xuanyuan Tuoba roared up to the sky, as the Principle of Power spread from his hands, endless Dao Principles'' runes flowing together, forming a pyramid-like structure in his hands.


    He threw it into the sky, and as it expanded, the whole world shook, with endless space collapsing instantaneously.


    It was too heavy, too massive for even the heavens and the earth to bear.


    As it descended, the miserable white ring of light crumbled in an instant, the extreme power, capable of destroying anything, was unaffected by the white light that encompassed thousands of tragedies.


    The Principle of Power locked down all directions, leaving no avenue for escape. The ground reverberated with continuous thundering sounds, and the placewhere Ji Cangjun stood collapsed thunderously, raising endless clouds of dust.


    "What a magnificent Mount Sumeru Golden Mountain! Xuanyuan Tuoba, let me show you my Layered Space Prison!"


    Facing this powerful move, Ji Cangjun remained unmoved, his expression completely unaffected.


    With a flip of his hand, light surged, and pieces of the fractured space flew toward him, condensing in his palm with the clear sound of crystal collision.


    In the blink of an eye, a diamond-shaped crystal formed, and with a toss upwards, the crystal expanded and ruthlessly collided with Mount Sumeru Golden Mountain.


    Boom!


    A loud explosion.


    Mount Sumeru Golden Mountain and the Layered Space Prison both exploded, transforming into a violent wind of Dao Principles sweeping through the area.


    "The Dao of Space, your other slaying is the Space Dao Tribulation?" Xuanyuan Tuoba exclaimed in surprise, seeing his Mount Sumeru Golden Mountain destroyed. He exchanged a glance with Yang Ji and immediately took to his heels.


    "You think you can escape?" Ji Cangjun''s face turned cold as he prepared to give chase.


    But in the next moment, he paused, realizing that Yang Ji and Xuanyuan Tuoba had returned with distressed looks on their faces.


    As he looked ahead with doubt and used his powerful vision, his pupils couldn''t help but contract.


    It was at this moment a faint laugh came from up ahead: "It seems today''s harvest is good. I''ve encountered three people at once, two Dao children and one in the Divinity Transformation Realm. Not bad at all!"


    The figure that was still several miles away suddenly became ethereal. Xuanyuan Tuoba and Ji Cangjun hadn''t yet reacted when a young man dressed in a white robe appeared before the three.


    "Bad luck is ahead, and now a hungry wolf behind, this is trouble!" Xuanyuan Tuoba''s face turned dark upon seeing the person.


    "That is the Principle of Wind! He''s using an Immortal Technique, the Age of Streaming Wind!" Yang Ji felt a sinking feeling in his heart.


    The newcomer''s speed was even faster than Ji Cangjun''s.


    It meant that with the Principle of Wind and the Immortal Technique "Age of Streaming Wind," he could definitely catch up to Yang Ji, who had used the Wings of Time-Space. This was extremely unfavorable.


    "Yun Fengyang!" Ji Cangjun said with a heavy voice, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.


    Yun Fengyang?


    Yang Ji had seen this person before and knew him to be a powerful Dao child under Naihe Ancestor, who had slain three Dao Calamities. However, it was the first time he had heard his name.


    "This is really not good, definitely not good! Yun Fengyang has slain three Dao Calamities, one of Wind, one of Fire, one of Sword. This fellow is blessed with great fortune, having once obtained a Great Immortal Technique, the Age of Streaming Wind. With such speed, he ranks within the top fifty among all Dao children in the Myriad Realms."


    Xuanyuan Tuoba looked extremely grim, glancing at Yang Ji and internally cursing him as the "King of Bad Luck" for leading them into danger.


    "You two, Yun Fengyang is unparalleled in speed. Once he sets his sights on us, none of us can escape. Only by joining forces will we have a sliver of a chance!" Before Yang Ji could speak to propose an alliance, Ji Cangjun had already sent a message to him.


    Yang Ji gave him a look, seeing the information hover above his head, and knew right away that Ji Cangjun was afraid that Yun Fengyang would slay him to take the treasure.


    If that happened, there would no longer be any chance for him to obtain the Wings of Time-Space; that was Ji Cangjun''s calculation.


    Yang Ji understood instantly, yet it matched his own wishes for the moment.


    "Join forces? Even if the two of us join forces, we may still not be able to overcome this person. His Dao of Wind and Fire is overwhelmingly tyrannical, and his Sword Dao is peerless. The fusion of the three, with the fire roaring to the sky and the sword moving mountains and rivers, I''m afraid we won''t be able to hold out," Xuanyuan Tuoba''s brow darkened, as he outright ignored Yang Ji.


    "The two of us might not be enough, but with him added, we will definitely be able to fight." Ji Cangjun looked toward Yang Ji.


    "Him? He''s only in the Divinity Transformation Realm; how can he intervene in our battle?" Although Xuanyuan Tuoba was extremely disdainful in his heart, he knew that Yang Ji was the prime disciple, who might not be his equal now but was certain to surpass him in the future.


    ```


    Although dissatisfied, they didn''t express it outright.


    The three conveyed their thoughts through mental communication, in an instant.


    But Yun Fengyang''s move was equally swift¡ªhiss! Only the sharp sound of space being pierced could be heard. A Flying Sword, enveloped in the breeze, sped towards the trio like a particle of light, aiming straight at them.


    This sword was extremely fast, unpredictable as a ghost or god, its speed was at the pinnacle.


    As the sword hummed, Sword Qi was already at the doorstep. A decisive kill with a sword so fast it was irresistible, too quick to react to.


    "Imprison!" Yet, Yang Ji''s reaction was equally quick. With the Golden Finger to discern information, and in combination with a powerful Primordial Spirit, he sensed Yun Fengyang''s strike in an instant and flapped the Wings of Time-Space. All attacks and matter came to a standstill.


    Yun Fengyang''s sword, quick as a startled swan, also stopped three zhang in front of Xuanyuan Tuoba.


    "Ah?" Xuanyuan Tuoba looked at the bright Sword Qi before his eyes, touched the fresh blood trickling from his forehead, and finally realized the gravity of Ji Cangjun''s words, shocked while understanding their meaning.


    At this moment, there wasn''t time for excess thoughts, only the desire to push away the sword before him.


    With an angry roar, "Pan Wang Kai Tian!" The heavy axe swung overhead¡ªto the infusion of insane Power Principle of Power, one axe tore the heavens and the earth apart, chopping down fiercely.


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    "White Strangulation!" Ji Cangjun also reacted swiftly, not holding back at all. Merging the Principle of Misery with the Dao of Space, within the Spatial Strangling, carrying a dense sense of misery¡ªstrands of white light encircled like wreaths, aiming to ensnare Yun Fengyang.


    "Hmm?" Yun Fengyang, finding himself imprisoned, slightly furrowed his brows, but in that moment, he broke free from the imprisonment.


    But that moment of imprisonment had delayed his attack slightly, and Ji Cangjun and Xuanyuan Tuoba had already launched their own strikes, colliding with his sword.


    Boom!


    A loud explosion.


    Yun Fengyang was forced back three steps.


    Nevertheless, he showed no hesitation, the breeze rolled and his figure disappeared once more.


    "Above our heads!" Yang Ji''s voice deepened, warning them. He flapped the Wings of Time-Space again, imprisoning everything above.


    As Xuanyuan Tuoba looked up, he was already sweating profusely. That sword once more neared the top of his head¡ªif not for the imprisonment, it would have surely pierced through his skull.


    A sword to end a life!


    "Kill!" In perfect coordination, Ji Cangjun and Yang Ji took action at the sound. White Strangulation was once again sent toward Yun Fengyang.


    "Die, dammit!" Xuanyuan Tuoba was furiously shocked with no restraint left, powering his heavy axe and attacking Yun Fengyang.


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    An explosive sound.


    Yun Fengyang was forced back yet again.


    "Time-Space Imprisonment?" For the first time, Yun Fengyang frowned, turning his gaze towards Yang Ji, uncertainty flickered in his eyes. Then, a fierce flame surrounded his body as if he were a fire god incarnate.


    "Be careful, this guy is about to merge three paths. The power will increase exponentially!" Xuanyuan Tuoba was alarmed and quickly alerted Yang Ji, fearing he could not maintain the imprisonment.


    Whoosh!


    A gust of wind howled, creating myriad illusions. Yun Fengyang had performed the Clone Illusion Technique, attacking the three from all directions.


    "Behind!" Yang Ji exclaimed in a low voice, swiftly turning around to use the imprisoning technique again.


    "Die, dammit!" Xuanyuan Tuoba roared, not hesitating, he turned around and swung his axe.


    Although Ji Cangjun was puzzled about how Yang Ji could discern attacks in such a short time, it clearly wasn''t the moment to delve into that; he also turned and struck fiercely.


    Even though Yun Fengyang had merged three paths, accelerating his liberation from imprisonment by a fraction, he still had no solution and was forced back once again.


    "You can foresee my moves?" Yun Fengyang looked at Yang Ji, his expression dark. The [shock] in his heart couldn''t be concealed, as it surfaced above his head in the form of a message.


    "Haha, Yun Fengyang, even if your speed is unmatched and your three paths invincible, all your attacks will be imprisoned. Let''s see what you can do to us now!" At that moment, Xuanyuan Tuoba finally took a deep breath, finding Yang Ji considerably more pleasing to the eye.

 Chapter 235 Black Emperor, Quasi-Imperial Monarchs Inheritance, Palace of Life and Death

    Time ticked by gradually.Xuanyuan Tuoba, Yang Ji, and Ji Cangjun had been locked in combat with Yun Fengyang for three whole years, and still, there was no resolution.


    Yun Fengyang appeared determined to break apart the trio, knowing that if he could force just one to leave, he''d be able to defeat them one by one.


    Not only would he be able to slay two Dao Children, he would also gain a temporal magical treasure¡ªthe rewards were enormous.


    Yet both Xuanyuan Tuoba and Ji Cangjun had their own schemes in mind.


    Xuanyuan Tuoba knew his speed was inadequate; if he left, he would likely meet a terrible end.


    Ji Cangjun, unwilling to let Yun Fengyang obtain Yang Ji''s magical treasure, naturally refused to leave.


    Of course, he understood that if the trio were to split up, they would surely meet their demise at the hands of Yun Fengyang, for his speed was too great, one they could not possibly escape from.


    Their current alliance, despite seeming fragile, was in reality stronger than iron.


    Another two years passed in a hurry.


    On this day.


    Boom!


    A loud noise erupted from the sky, causing numerous hillsides to shake. Yang Ji''s entire body trembled as he felt an immensely powerful force descending from above, oppressing him as if it were about to completely subdue his primordial spirit and his mind and body.


    He looked up at the sky.


    There, he saw a colossal black palace.


    The palace was shrouded in deep black, as if constructed from the night itself, resembling a residence fit for ten thousand demons or a palace for the night deities.


    From within the palace, the slightest movement exuded an aura that could dissolve the sky firmament and shatter heaven and earth. Powerful auras emitted from above made the very essence of the world boil.


    The projection of the Superior Dao Artifact, "Dark Celestial Palace" had appeared!


    Yang Ji''s eyes turned cold! He saw the hillside under his feet crack inch by inch, as the force of the "Dark Celestial Palace" seemed intent on crushing both him and the entire hillside into dust. Domineering, overbearing, peerless¡ªsuch was the impression this superior dao artifact conveyed when it emerged before Yang Ji.


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    "The Black Emperor!" Ji Cangjun''s expression grew equally grim.


    "Yun Fengyang, you actually can''t suppress them, and now you need my assistance?"


    An imperial voice emanated from the "Dark Celestial Palace," cold yet composed, devoid of anger but brimming with authority, as if an unparalleled emperor was speaking.


    "This is bad, very bad! The Black Emperor has come himself, this fellow is also a fierce character who has slain three Dao Calamities. If he joins forces with Yun Fengyang, we can''t withstand a single blow! If we split now, there''s a slim chance of survival!" Xuanyuan Tuoba immediately exclaimed.


    "This is just a projection. If we fall into disarray now, Yun Fengyang will only break us one by one!" Yang Ji sternly called out to stop him.


    "A projection? Damn it, trying to scare me?" Xuanyuan Tuoba was filled with doubt and anxiety, and with a thunderous roar, he swung his axe to strike.


    The colossal "Dark Celestial Palace" immediately began to ripple like water, and under Xuanyuan Tuoba''s axe blow, it dimmed significantly.


    It was like a ship in a storm, ready to capsize at any moment.


    As expected!


    It was indeed just a projection!


    Seeing this, both Xuanyuan Tuoba and Ji Cangjun let out a sigh of relief.


    However, the seriousness on their faces did not fade. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    For they knew that if the Black Emperor could send a projection, his true body must be nearby.


    The two quickly contemplated what to do next.


    Xuanyuan Tuoba thought about leaving, but out of many concerns, he feared Yun Fengyang would target him first.


    Ji Cangjun, frowning, wondered whether to seize the opportunity to kill Yang Ji and take his treasures, but he also worried about being pursued by Yun Fengyang, which would surely lead to death.


    "Those who challenge my authority must die!" The Black Emperor''s supreme authority projected from the palace, pressing down on Xuanyuan Tuoba, who had just taken action.


    "Damn it! Am I to be frightened? I''m also a Dao Child; why would I fear you!" Xuanyuan Tuoba bellowed defiantly, launching another axe light towards the Black Celestial Palace''s projection to try to shatter it.


    "Xuanyuan Tuoba! Today, you are destined to die!" The Black Emperor''s voice once again transmitted mercilessly below.


    "I''m waiting for you!" Xuanyuan Tuoba was also ignited with rage, roaring toward the sky firmament.


    With repeated swings of his hefty axe, he unleashed divine skills of an unparalleled level, aiming to smash the projection of the Dark Celestial Palace!


    Boom!


    Boom!


    Boom!


    With three axe strikes, the projection of the Dark Celestial Palace was obliterated on the spot.


    "Haha, dare to oppose me? Even if your true body were here, I''d still blast you to smithereens!" Xuanyuan Tuoba laughed triumphantly.


    "Is that so?" A chillingly indifferent voice suddenly fell from above, and the next moment, the Dark Celestial Palace reappeared in the sky firmament.


    Atop it stood a man in a black robe, whose eyes seemed to concentrate all the darkness in the world, coalescing into two points so black that they seemed impenetrable, drawing in any onlooker to sink into timeless darkness.


    He stood silently atop the Dark Celestial Palace, like the dominator of darkness, with blackness swirling all around him, neither righteous nor evil, neither corrupt nor pure. Darkness descended like a peaceful night, yet heavy with the intent to kill.


    "Dark Immortal Body, Eyes of Darkness!" Yang Ji glanced at him and instantly gathered some information.


    "Die!" The Black Emperor looked at Xuanyuan Tuoba and coldly uttered.


    "Damn it, just telling me to die, do you think you are the Heavenly Emperor?" Xuanyuan Tuoba roared, raising his axe and slashing forth another axe light.


    The figure atop the Dark Celestial Palace merely extended a finger, releasing a black beam of light that obliterated the attack.


    "Huh?" Xuanyuan Tuoba''s pupils constricted as his face involuntarily changed.


    "Be careful, this is not a projection. It''s his true body come in person!" Yang Ji warned in a grave voice.

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    Xuanyuan Tuoba obviously realized something was amiss as well, guessing roughly what was happening.His eyebrows deeply furrowed, a string of [Not good!] appeared above his head.


    "Die!" The Black Emperor, domineering, struck a punch like a black star, condensing two Great Dao Principles, aiming to kill Xuanyuan Tuoba swiftly, clearly not wanting to waste time, intending to end him with a single blow.


    Yang Ji had intended to intervene and restrain, but Yun Fengyang obviously saw through his intention, and at this moment, launched a frenzied attack to prevent him from getting involved.


    Yang Ji could only frown and join Ji Cangjun in dealing with Yun Fengyang with all their might.


    "Even if I die, I''m not afraid of you!" Xuanyuan Tuoba roared defiantly, facing the Black Emperor without retreat, swinging his heavy axe overhead, casting his own Immortal Technique [King Pan Splits the Heavens!]


    Shiiing!


    The colossal axe light collided fiercely with the dark fist that dominated much of the sky.


    Boom!


    In just an instant, the axe light was extinguished, ultimately one Great Dao could not withstand a punch fused with two Great Daos.


    The black fist crushed the axe light, its force undiminished, moving extremely fast, and suddenly appeared close in front of Xuanyuan Tuoba.


    The intense oppression distorted Xuanyuan Tuoba''s facial features, his clothes flapping loudly, like boiling blood. Knowing his end was sealed, he let out an enraged howl, lifting his heavy axe to meet the attack and showcased his unyielding spirit.


    Boom!


    An explosive sound.


    Darkness engulfed everything.


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    Just when everyone thought Xuanyuan Tuoba was certain to die, Yang Ji''s expression suddenly changed.


    A large hand parted the dark curtain, and a figure with a faint smile became visible.


    "Ren Fengge?" Seeing this person, Yun Fengyang''s pupils contracted, and the Black Emperor''s expression also darkened.


    Xuanyuan Tuoba was stunned for a moment, looked at himself, and then at Ren Fengge, who was blocking in front of him, and immediately burst out laughing at the Black Emperor, "Ha ha, damn it, now it''s four against two, let''s see how you''re going to kill me!"


    "Ren Fengge! I''ve wanted to battle you for a long time, your timing couldn''t be better, to slay you!"


    The Black Emperor stood atop the Dark Celestial Palace, looking down disdainfully.


    "To slay me?" Ren Fengge laughed lightly, "Then we shall fight!"


    With a whoosh, his body disappeared, and the next moment, he appeared atop the Dark Celestial Palace, breaking through layers of barriers, his fist thundering towards the true body of the Black Emperor!


    That punch, consolidating three Dao Principles, striking with a mighty blow.


    Against a "freak" expert like the Black Emperor, Ren Fengge could not guarantee to kill with one punch, but a solid hit would surely cause the opponent severe damage.


    The punch, magnificent as if a god descended, vast as the heavens, dimmed all light from the Dark Celestial Palace, a Superior Dao Artifact, stopping its rotation.


    The body of the Black Emperor also shifted, seemingly losing its center of gravity.


    "Huh?"


    The Black Emperor too seemed taken aback by the ferocity of Ren Fengge''s punch, but after all, he was no ordinary person. A cruel smile flashed across his face, his pale skin becoming even whiter.


    His eyes, growing deeper and blacker, flickered slightly, night fell, dragging people into darkness, sinking forever into eternity.


    His hands weaved several dark runes, which then expanded, turning into everlasting darkness.


    Ren Fengge''s punch, released into the abyss of darkness, disappeared without a trace, effortlessly dissolved by him.


    "The Dark Curtain?"


    Ren Fengge''s brows slightly furrowed, recognizing the technique that dissolved his punch.


    With his punch enveloped in darkness, the opponent seemed like the emperor who mastered darkness, forever concealed in endless nothingness, beyond the reach of harm from anyone.


    "Darkness may linger, but light always prevails; I am the first Holy Light in the world, shattering your path of darkness, tear apart!"


    Ren Fengge shuddered, unleashing his own Way of Light, and suddenly his body erupted with dazzling brilliance, converging to form supreme luminance, piercing the dark, and returning the world to light.


    Pop!


    His fist, like the sun, shone brightly, breaking the dark runes and striking once more towards the head of the Black Emperor. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Black Emperor rapidly retreated, facing Ren Fengge''s sun-like brilliance, he had no choice but to avoid its edge.


    Ren Fengge consecutively executed three Luminous Immortal Techniques, a fundamental "Light" character faintly visible within his fist.


    Bang!


    With nowhere left to retreat, the Black Emperor was cornered by Ren Fengge''s persistence.


    His gaze suddenly intensified, dark brilliance flaring as if the Dark King had descended, a black sun appeared above his head, endlessly rotating, contrasting with the bright sun gathered by Ren Fengge, they vied against each other in brightness and darkness, causing moments of pitch-black night and bright day within the heavens and the earth.


    "No one has ever forced me to this extent in my class, but this is as far as it goes!"


    The Black Emperor''s hands formed seals again, as if embracing the full moon, launching forward, creating a panorama of shifting mountains and changing seas, day and night alternating, thundering the heavens and earth, as the black sun rushed skywards, suddenly encircled by a ring of dead black light!


    Eclipse, engulfing heaven and earth!


    "Nobody has forced you to this point before now? Then I really am honored!" Ren Fengge smiled, facing the Black Emperor''s "Eclipse" phenomenon with even more resplendent brilliance, his whole body illuminating, resonating with the universe.


    His fist collided with the hands of the Black Emperor, boundless runes exploded, and the whole space was ablaze with pitch-black flames, the dark sun shattered instantly, the phenomenon vanishing.


    However, the Black Emperor did not lose ground at all; as the black sun shattered, his black robe billowed, his hands again formed a great Barrier, casting it down, his face revealing a more sinister smile.

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    "Ren Fengge, you are very strong, indeed very strong. You''ve even shattered my Eclipse, but this is where you stop. I will show you what death is! Eternal Seal, Dark Barrier!"Hum!


    The immense Barrier, sweeping forth, darkness surged like tides, with only the pale-skinned Black Emperor standing out starkly within it, controlling the darkness.


    Countless massive seals forming a grand Barrier descended, wrapping up all the light around Ren Fengge within it.


    "This Black Emperor is indeed so powerful I truly cannot triumph without giving my all. However, this Dark Barrier now cannot confine me at all," Ren Fengge, once again engulfed in the darkness, remained utterly calm within, and spoke in a low voice,


    "Behold, my Path of Destruction!"


    Dao Principles surged within his body.


    Destruction, most tragic and most fierce, is the fall of hope.


    Shi la!


    Within the tragic twilight glow, the characters for "Destruction" condensed and pierced through the Dark Barrier.


    Ren Fengge, like a dragon freed from its seals, burst out of the Barrier with a single motion, transforming into five light shadows, striking once more at the Black Emperor.


    "The Path of Destruction, combined with the brilliant yet tragic twilight of the gods, is unexpectedly powerful!" A look of surprise appeared on the Black Emperor''s face; he never thought his Dark Barrier would be broken so easily.


    Never before has any light managed to burst through the primordial darkness; those were the eras without light, where all brightness was to be buried by the primordial darkness.


    But now, Ren Fengge, wielding the gleaming Way of the Gods'' Twilight combined with the Path of Destruction, had shattered the dark seal and ascended.


    Shua shua shua!


    Facing Ren Fengge''s illusionary five light shadows, the Black Emperor''s body also transformed into seven figures in an instant.


    "Endless Darkness! Seven Heaven-Defying Slaughters!"


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    The storm of darkness, the resplendent twilight of the gods, swept everything away.


    Boom!


    Boom!


    The two collided continuously, light and shadow interweaving, darkness and light clashing so quickly and with so many techniques that even Daozi would struggle to see clearly.


    "What is this, how can it be?" Xuanyuan Tuoba exclaimed, fixated on the exploding orbs of light and the intermingling of darkness and light, the cycle of creation and destruction.


    Suddenly!


    Shi la!


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    Ren Fengge tore through and stood within a patch of void.


    The Black Emperor also tore through the light curtain, his eyes deep and dark, and said coldly, "Good, very good, Ren Fengge, you truly live up to your reputation!"


    "Yun Fengyang, let''s go!" In the midst of speaking, the Black Emperor''s body moved, and he disappeared without a trace.


    Yun Fengyang glanced over, frowning. Though reluctant, he also had to leave.


    "What''s happening? Did we win?" Xuanyuan Tuoba asked excitedly.


    "A draw!" Ren Fengge shook his head, "Continuing the struggle would be pointless."


    "The Black Emperor has always been domineering, how could he be content to leave just like that?" Xuanyuan Tuoba asked, puzzled.


    "Because of the Palace of Life and Death! Both the Black Emperor and I emerged from the Palace of Life and Death. This palace had been concealed in the void until now. Revealing itself is an unprecedented opportunity, containing the Way of Life and Death. He obviously doesn''t want to waste time on enlightenment and so he left," Ren Fengge explained.


    "If you hadn''t sent me a message, I wouldn''t have come!"


    Ren Fengge''s eyes revealed a rare fervor, "By comprehending the Way of Life and Death, one can enter the palace. A palace left by a Quasi-Imperial Monarch, who knows what great opportunities lie within!"


    "Let''s go too!"


    Ren Fengge called out.

 Chapter 236 Achieving Daozi (Part 1)

    "The Palace of Life and Death?" Xuanyuan Tuoba and Yang Ji were taken aback upon hearing that, but they still followed Ren Fengge and flew upward.Along the way, Xuanyuan Tuoba looked back at Ji Cangjun and said coldly, "Shall we kill Ji Cangjun first?"


    "He''s fast and difficult to kill. Don''t waste time," Ren Fengge called back.


    "Yang Ji possesses a Magical Treasure that can bind space and time. If we can immobilize Ji Cangjun for just an instant, we can join forces and kill him instantly!" Xuanyuan Tuoba said with a chilling tone.


    "Oh?" A flash of surprise passed through Ren Fengge''s eyes, and he turned around, taking a closer look at the silver wings shimmering on Yang Ji''s back.


    "Not good, Ji Cangjun is about to flee! Those who dare, stay behind and fight me for another three hundred rounds!" Xuanyuan Tuoba, growing anxious, lifted his axe and slashed out several streaks of axe light.


    "..." Ji Cangjun counterattacked, blowing the axe lights to pieces, and a hint of irritation crossed his brow, but he merely gave Xuanyuan Tuoba a cold glance before turning into a black dot and quickly disappearing into the sky.


    "This guy, so afraid of death!" Xuanyuan Tuoba cursed indignantly.


    Ren Fengge looked towards Yang Ji, surprise flashing in his eyes, or more precisely, towards the wings on his back.


    He knew that one of the main reasons Ji Cangjun fled was probably because of those wings.


    After observing for a moment, he recognized it as an extraordinary Superior Dao Artifact.


    However, he did not ask further and resumed his flight forward, saying, "Let''s go!"


    After muttering a few curses, Xuanyuan Tuoba also followed Yang Ji.


    They traveled through the air and, five years later, finally arrived above a plain.


    Above the black earth from afar, they could see a closed and towering palace, majestic and full of Dao energy. The energies of life and death intertwined like dragons and snakes, constantly surrounding the palace, evolving various Dao runes.


    From a distance, Yang Ji could see the "Law of Life and Death!" and the "Seal of Life and Death!"


    "That''s a pure manifestation of Dao Principles. This place is simply a holy ground for comprehending the Law of Life and Death. A Quasi-Imperial Monarch shattered and unfolded his lifelong comprehension of the Great Dao of Life and Death, presenting it without any reservation. This is much faster than directly sensing and comprehending the Great Dao," the Rail Wooden Box explained.


    "Yang Ji, doesn''t this palace look familiar to you?" the Immortal Elder inquired with a sense of doubt.


    "It does, because this palace is the same as the Palace of Life and Death occupied by Mo Wudao back on the Battlefield of Inheritances!" Yang Ji said, his gaze fixed on the ancient palace ahead.


    "The same palace?" the Immortal Elder exclaimed.


    "Identical in shape, coming from the same source. It seems that both the Palace of Life and Death in the Battlefield of Inheritances and the one before us originated from one Quasi-Imperial Monarch!" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Previously, Mo Wudao had the chance to inherit a Quasi-Imperial Monarch''s legacy in the Battlefield of Inheritances. Unexpectedly, I too have the chance to encounter a Palace of Life and Death here today."


    A hint of surprise flitted across Yang Ji''s eyes.


    "Here is the Palace of Life and Death. We can sense that as long as we comprehend the Law of Life and Death, we will be able to enter the Palace!" Ren Fengge said with a smile, and then he swooped down.


    A fierce longing flashed in Xuanyuan Tuoba''s eyes, and he too plunged downward.


    "Boss, this palace is sealed off, and from afar, it looks like an enlarged box. I wonder what''s inside," Buddha Child said, full of curiosity.


    "A key!" Yang Ji said mysteriously, and he followed by flying down.


    "A key?" Buddha Child was taken aback.


    ...


    "Fellow Daoists, Yang Ji, you''ve arrived!" When Wang Meng saw Ren Fengge and the others descending, he called out.


    Ren Fengge nodded in acknowledgment, flew over, and sat down next to him.


    "So many people have gathered here!" Xuanyuan Tuoba swept his eyes around and noticed the Six Major Star Pirate Forces, numerous Dao disciples, and geniuses. Dozens of people had come here, sitting cross-legged and pondering over the Law of Life and Death.


    "If I make a quiet move now..."


    His eyes flashed as he muttered to himself.


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    "Don''t act. I''ve made an agreement with the Black Emperor and others not to fight here. We can wait until the final five years when it''s almost over!" Ren Fengge cautioned.


    He then looked at Wang Meng again, "In recent years, has anyone comprehended the Law of Life and Death?"


    "Yes, the Reaper, under Ancestor Leng Su, was the first to understand the Law of Life and Death, but he still couldn''t enter the Hall of Life and Death. We speculate that one might need to comprehend the Immortal Technique hidden within those Life and Death runes to possibly enter it," Wang Meng explained.


    "Immortal Technique?" Ren Fengge frowned, gazing at the Life and Death runes that kept emerging and vanishing above the hall.


    "An Immortal Technique?" Xuanyuan Tuoba''s eyes lit up with excitement, and he immediately sat down and began contemplating the secrets.


    "Boss, what Immortal Technique is that?" Buddha Child transmitted his voice.


    "The Seal of Life and Death! It''s a top-tier Immortal Technique and also the key to opening the Palace of Life and Death! Inside the Palace, there lies a ''Life Mark,'' which, together with the ''Death Seal'' from the Palace that Mo Wudao occupied, seems to form a pair," Yang Ji explained with a furrowed brow through transmission.


    "So, together, wouldn''t that make ''Seal of Life and Death''? Could it be similar to the Qingyang Key, where if combined, it could unlock the treasure vault left by that Quasi-Imperial Monarch?" Buddha Child murmured.


    "If that''s the case, its value and significance are of enormous import!" the Immortal Elder exclaimed.


    "This late Quasi-Imperial Monarch was somewhat extraordinary, actually comprehending a top-tier Immortal Technique. I can feel that his cultivation of both life and death paths was nearly complete, just one step away from becoming an Immortal King.


    If he had achieved the rank with his life and death paths, he could have easily obliterated a hundred ordinary Immortal Kings like Qingyang Immortal King," the Rail Wooden Box appraised highly.

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    "Three Thousand Grand Daos, each one difficult to grasp. Hearing of the Dao is easy, but proving it is hard. To reach the end of just one path is already no small feat, not to mention the mysterious and unpredictable paths of life and death¡ªit''s difficulty compounded.""How many people undergo reincarnation and rebuild themselves? Simply because the path of the Dao is obscure and advancement is hard to come by. This is why they sever the Dao Fruits of their past life, and choose a new path to start over."


    "Sometimes, it''s not because their ambitions are grandiose, but because the path they walk is so arduous that they have no choice but to change direction."


    The Immortal Elder said with a sigh.


    "Indeed, the Great Dao is profound. Many swiftly comprehend it at first only to find progress immeasurably difficult in the later stages."


    "Why are Dao children held in such esteem? It''s because those who slay the Dao Tribulation and obtain the origin of the Great Dao, naturally merge with the Dao, making understanding it much easier. Their path ahead then becomes boundless, and unless they meet an early demise, with time¡ªwhether more or less¡ªthey are generally able to reach the Quasi-Imperial Monarch level."


    "However, to become an Immortal King, that depends on one''s fortune! It''s a hurdle, like a chasm in the sky, an insurmountable obstacle where countless geniuses have found their limit, too many to count."


    "Take Qingyang Immortal King, for example, who specialized in the Dao of wood. He may seem ordinary, but it must be acknowledged that his fortune was profound, allowing him to ascend to the position of an Immortal King."


    "Many Supreme Geniuses, dazzling and unique, stop at the Quasi-Imperial Monarch level, yet many less gifted talents manage to become Immortal Kings. The destiny and transformations involved in this are indeed enigmatic."


    "Some geniuses are too stunning and aim for ultimate perfection, pondering over many Great Daos in the early stages, which leads to a jumble of Dao Principles and an inability to comprehend the ultimate mysteries of the Dao. Thus, they find it difficult to attain the Immortal King Fruit Position!"


    "Whereas those who focus solely on one, refining their knowledge of a single Dao. In the beginning, their progress might not seem dazzling, but with pure and aligned thoughts, their path is clear. They merge with the Dao and may progress faster than the Supreme Geniuses, and are able to prove the Great Dao."


    "Though these individuals may lack the combat prowess of those who have mastered multiple Great Daos and become Immortal Kings, they attain at least the status of Longevity and immortality."


    "After securing that position of immortal life, they can proceed more calmly, not worrying about depleting their lifespan, and concentrate fully on their Dao, even with the potential to become Supreme Immortal Kings!"


    The Rotting Wooden Box spoke.


    "Worrying about depleting lifespans? Isn''t it that after becoming a Daluo Golden Immortal, you enjoy eternal life?" Yang Ji asked with a hint of skepticism.


    "Daluo Golden Immortals enjoy eternal life? They aren''t that fortunate!" The Rotting Wooden Box sneered, "My master, Ancestral Fiend, once said that those who do not become Immortal Kings, even if they seem to live forever, are subject to calamities decreed by fate. Even Quasi-Imperial Monarchs cannot escape it!"


    "The Heavenly Dao does not permit anyone below the Immortal King to live forever. Daluo Golden Immortals may seem to have eternal life, but the Heavenly Dao has its tribulations set for them, whether late or soon, they will come."


    "If I am not mistaken, this Quasi-Imperial Monarch who pondered the paths of life and death has encountered his own tribulation. It is just a pity that he did not survive it and has perished!"


    "A dead person, no matter how endless their lifespan, is still dead. Do you understand, young Yang?" The Rotting Wooden Box said.


    "..." Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel a tremor in his heart.


    "Tsk! Never mind Daluo Golden Immortals and Quasi-Imperial Monarchs, even Immortal Kings face their own tribulations. For instance, I have experienced this sealing tribulation. It may not kill me, but it''s hardly a good life!"


    The Rotting Wooden Box shook its head, then suddenly smiled, "At this moment, I have come to admire Qingyang Immortal King. He has understood life clearly, lived throughly, untouched by worldly karma, and deeply comprehends the way of survival. Opting to be a carefree and reclusive Immortal Elder isn''t a bad choice."


    "Although his strength may be lesser, at least he lives long and looks on at his leisure, perceiving the world with ease, watching the clouds billow and the dragons and tigers fight¡ªtruly, he is the transcendent hermit standing apart from this world."


    The Rotting Wooden Box said pensively.


    "..." A curious expression appeared on Yang Ji''s face. Could it be that being sealed for so long had worn down the box''s spirit?


    Had it ultimately submitted to life?


    "Young Yang, I can tell you''re an ambitious person, and you''re about to achieve Void Refining. Let me give you a piece of advice: if you wish to become the Invincible One, then the more Dao Tribulations you slay, the better."


    "You are a genius, one that even I can''t fully see through."


    "You comprehend Immortal Techniques so quickly, and your perception is so strong. Among the many geniuses in the Immortal Realm, you are indeed among the very best."


    "It''s just a pity that you were born in the Lower Realm, lacking a solid foundation. Compared to the geniuses nurtured by the Immortal Realm''s Immortal Kings, you have enough insight but your foundation falls far short. I estimate you can slay three or four Dao Calamities at most, which will limit the ceiling of your future achievements. It''s somewhat regrettable."


    Rail Wooden Box said with regret.


    "Oh? Then how many Dao Calamities can the geniuses cultivated by the big shots of the Immortal Realm usually slay?" Yang Ji asked curiously.


    "At least five or more, and they all involve formidable Great Daos. There are even more astonishing individuals capable of slaying more than ten." Rail Wooden Box replied. Discover stories at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Why do you say that slaying three Dao Calamities will limit my achievement''s upper limit?" Yang Ji questioned.


    "Having cultivated for so long, you should understand that a powerful individual can''t lack anything in attack, speed, or mysterious methods. If the three you slay are all attack-oriented Daos like ''Great Destruction'', ''Slaughter'', and ''Destruction,'' then your speed and defense will certainly be inadequate. This creates a weak point¡ªdo you understand what I mean?"


    "That''s the first point!"


    "The second point is, the more Daos you comprehend, the more wondrous the fusion of the Great Daos will be. If you can forge your own path with their aid, that would be extraordinary¡ªin a league of the invincible at the same step."


    "Of course, slaying more Dao Calamities is good, but when you comprehend them is also a matter of art and science," Rail Wooden Box continued, "Generally speaking, many geniuses slay numerous Dao Calamities, but they start by only comprehending two or three Daos. Only after reaching the Immortal King Realm do they comprehend the other Daos, which is the most prudent approach."


    "Of course, this varies from person to person. If we divide Dao children into six grades¡ª"


    "Then the first-grade Dao children can generally slay more than thirty types of Great Dao and comprehend them simultaneously without any obstruction, advancing directly into the Immortal King Realm."


    "This level of Dao children are the most awe-inspiring geniuses between heaven and earth. They emerge from the Origin, born as the Dao, enlighten all beings, and create myriad races¡ªthey are the Ancestor of Origin for various races, the oldest antiques between heaven and earth. Such existences, even my master, Ancestral Fiend, has never seen, only heard of in legends."


    "Second-grade Dao children are supreme Dominators who have lived through countless eras. Such individuals typically slay between twenty and thirty Great Daos and can comprehend them simultaneously without obstruction, advancing directly into the Immortal King Realm."


    "Third-grade Dao children can usually slay between ten and twenty Great Daos. These supreme geniuses, with unparalleled insight and intelligence beyond ordinary beings, can comprehend half of the Daos they slay simultaneously and without obstruction, advancing directly into the Immortal King Realm. They can merge various Daos and walk their own path to achieve the rank of Supreme Immortal King."


    "Fourth-grade Dao children can generally slay between five and ten Great Daos. These supreme geniuses, with unparalleled insight and intelligence beyond ordinary beings, find it difficult to comprehend multiple Great Daos simultaneously after slaying Dao Calamities. However, by slowly comprehending one Dao at a time, they may reach the ultimate, becoming a multi-Dao Immortal King."


    "These geniuses are what I refer to as the supreme geniuses cultivated by the big shots of the Immortal Realm."


    "Fifth-grade Dao children can generally slay between three and five Great Daos, limited by resources and foundation, which is the peak for geniuses of the Lower Realm."


    "Sixth-grade Dao children can generally slay from one to three Great Daos, and the vast majority of Dao children belong to this category."


    "Some Lower Realm geniuses have enough insight but are limited by resources and foundation. If they can slay five Dao Calamities, they also have the capacity to comprehend them simultaneously."


    "But some Dao children lack insight and are too greedy, pursuing multiple Great Daos without the capability to comprehend them. Upon reaching the end, such Dao children typically fall into the fourth or fifth grades."


    "Sometimes, sixth-grade Dao children, who focus on cultivating a single Dao, may have a deeper fortune and find it easier to achieve the Immortal King rank compared to the fourth and fifth-grade Dao children."


    "Slaying many Dao Calamities is impressive and might be easy in the early stages, but it becomes harder later on." S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "When you comprehend many Great Daos deeply, more thoughts emerge, creating clutter that can bind your own steps."


    "It''s not about having many Daos¡ªcomprehending one or two Great Daos first is best. Going beyond that multiplies the mental effort required, and you likely won''t break through when your time limit arrives."


    "If possible, first slay the Dao Calamities and comprehend one to achieve the Immortal King status, then expend mental effort to comprehend the other Great Daos¡ªthat would be best."


    "After all, you''re not a Supreme Genius comparable to the Ancestor of Origin or a Dominator who can comprehend multiple Great Daos simultaneously," Rail Wooden Box concluded.

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    ```"Should I first strive to slay the Dao Tribulation and comprehend one or two Great Daos, and achieve the status of an Immortal King before contemplating other Great Daos?"


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji smiled, "Would this make me invincible among my peers?"


    "No!" the Rattan Wooden Box shook its head.


    "Since it does not lead to invincibility, that is not my path. What I desire is to forge ahead triumphantly and be unmatched all the way. As many Dao Tribulations as I slay, that''s how many Great Daos I wish to master. If the ancient ancestors could achieve this, so can I.


    Even if the Three Thousand Grand Daos come at me all at once, I''m not worried that I will encounter a bottleneck in the Great Dao and be unable to make any progress!" Yang Ji declared confidently.


    "..." Rattan Wooden Box.


    Yang Ji had the Golden Finger and was filled with ten thousand times the confidence. He glanced at the Palace of Life and Death and flew over.


    He sat down beside Ren Fengge, Wang Meng, Xuanyuan Tuoba, and the others.


    Above the Hall of Life and Death, Life-Death Talismans continually fell, available for comprehension.


    Everyone present, whether a Dao child or a Void Refining talent, harbored great ambition. They wanted to comprehend the Law of Life and Death, master Immortal Techniques, and enter the palace to seek benefits.


    At the moment, they were all fully immersed in their comprehension.


    Through the Golden Finger, Yang Ji discerned all the information.


    He wasn''t in the Void Refinement Realm and chose not to directly comprehend the Law of Life and Death because doing so would mean facing the Dao Calamity right away, which clearly wasn''t the right time.


    He didn''t touch the Law of Life and Death, but he was interested in the top-level Immortal Technique, the Seal of Life and Death.


    Although this Immortal Technique also only had a fraction of its whole form, unlike the Primordial Annihilation and the Wuji Sword Technique, which were akin to the volume of a Minor Immortal Technique, this Seal of Life and Death had a volume comparable to a Great Immortal Technique. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire


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    Yang Ji inquired with the Immortal Elder and the Rattan Wooden Box and learned that top-level Immortal Techniques of such volume were rare even in the Immortal Realm.


    It should be said that any top-level Immortal Technique, regardless of the number, is rare in the Immortal Realm.


    They are all in the hands of major forces with powerful foundations, who have the top-level Immortal Techniques and the ability to create them.


    That Yang Ji possessed two top-level Immortal Techniques in the Lower Realm was an immense stroke of fortune, something ordinary people could hardly dream of.


    Those with less fortune could consider obtaining a Minor Immortal Technique as defying the Heavenly Secret, let alone a top-level one.


    This Seal of Life and Death holds significant meaning; it''s a grand opportunity that can be encountered but not sought after.


    Yang Ji sat beneath the Hall of Life and Death, fully invested in comprehending the Seal of Life and Death, with unprecedented focus and importance.


    Because he wished not only to obtain the Seal of Life and Death but also the key to the palace inside, the "Life Mark!"


    Cultivation knows no passing of years, and time trickled by in this manner.


    Rapidly, several decades passed with the wind.


    Since everyone had entered, a full four hundred years had passed.


    During this period, more and more people who got word came to comprehend, reaching a total of one hundred.


    Besides the earlier Reaper who comprehended a trace of the Law of Life and Death, there were other exceptional Dao children who did the same. But none of them could enter because they did not comprehend any Immortal Techniques from it.


    Unlike them, who were in the Void Refinement Realm and directly went to comprehend the Law of Life and Death, hoping to grasp Immortal Techniques from this breakthrough, Yang Ji, with his Golden Finger, directly sought to comprehend an Immortal Technique.


    It was on the four hundred and first year.


    A faint sound emanated from beneath the silent Hall of Life and Death.


    People saw Yang Ji''s body radiate black and white halos, flickering on and off, resembling a Buddha, resembling an immortal god, supremely sacred.


    In front of him, numerous runes slowly converged, forming a profoundly mysterious "Seal of Life and Death" to the astonishment of the onlookers.


    It was at that moment, the "Seal of Life and Death" flashed and resonated with the distant Hall of Life and Death, establishing an inexplicable connection.


    Immediately after, Yang Ji''s figure flashed, turning into a streak of light, rushing into the Palace of Life and Death.


    "What? He''s gone in, he''s successfully comprehended the Immortal Technique!" people exclaimed in shock.


    "Him! His talent for understanding is so terrifying, surpassing several years late to comprehend the Immortal Technique first, who is he?" all the talents thought with immense surprise.


    "If I''m not mistaken, that should be Yang Ji, the top true disciple of a certain generation!" someone spoke in a deep voice.


    "Yang Ji? The very Yang Ji who dominated Mo Wudao, the most outstanding talent of the Heavenly Demon Clan in nearly ten thousand years?" the crowd was astonished.


    "Precisely him!"


    "No wonder, no wonder! No wonder the Ancestor of Primordial Annihilation let him come in, it seems like he wanted to borrow his luck!" someone suddenly realized.


    "Yang Ji?" Many Dao children frowned, glancing at the Palace of Life and Death, an urgency unconsciously surfacing in their hearts.


    Because they also wanted the "inheritance" inside that palace, and now, someone had already gotten there first.


    "Indeed, Yang Ji is worthy of being the top true disciple. The height of his comprehension surpasses us all!" Ren Fengge sighed.


    "This guy, truly has great luck on his side," Xuanyuan Tuoba stared at the Palace of Life and Death, his eyes reddening with envy reaching jealousy.


    But despite the envy, everyone was of extraordinary intellect and quickly returned to their silent composure, immersing in the comprehension of Immortal Techniques.


    Inside the Palace of Life and Death.


    Yang Ji surveyed his surroundings and realized that the place was extremely spacious and empty, with no furnishings. Only in the center of the palace stood a pedestal, circulating with the mysterious light of life and death, upon which hovered an ancient and solemn seal.


    That seal was none other than the Life Mark!


    It turned out to be a decent magical treasure, a Superior Dao Artifact indeed.


    Yang Ji gave it a glance, captured the information about his surroundings, and, upon discovering no danger, walked over, picked up the Life Mark, looked at it, and then put it away.


    Then he casually surveyed the four directions and said, "This sealed palace seems to be a fine place indeed!"


    "What? Are you thinking of becoming a Dao child here?" the Rail Wooden Box seemed to have read his mind.


    ```

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    ```"Indeed, I have the same thought! In this Life and Death Realm, if there''s anywhere safest, where no one can cause disturbance, it must be within this Palace of Life and Death!" Yang Ji replied.


    "Aren''t you worried that they''ll also comprehend the Immortal Technique and break in? If you''re undergoing tribulation and they maliciously interfere, it''ll be too late for regrets," the Rotted Wooden Box reminded.


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    "No need to worry; the first to enter becomes the master of this palace by default." Yang Ji chuckled, "I wield the Seal of Life and Death, capable of locking down the palace, preventing anyone from the outside from coming in."


    As he spoke, he formed hand seals and imbued the mysterious Life and Death runes onto every inch of the palace walls.


    After completing this task, he added, "At present, my understanding of the Seal of Life and Death is merely at an elementary level. Once I master it, I will be able to take complete possession of this palace, and then, I can shrink it and take it out with me." S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Ji then sat down cross-legged.


    He continued to comprehend the Immortal Technique.


    Time like this passed, bit by bit.


    One year.


    Two years.


    Three years.


    Time flew by in a rush, and eighty years had passed in the blink of an eye.


    That year.


    The Reaper had some fortune, resonating with the Way of Life and Death, comprehended the Seal of Life and Death, but found he couldn''t enter the palace.


    After several attempts, he couldn''t help but frown deeply.


    In the end, he even tried bombing the Palace of Life and Death with the Seal of Life and Death, but to no avail.


    People outside couldn''t endure it any longer and spoke out to stop him.


    Inside, Yang Ji noticed nothing, as calm as ever.


    And so, another fifteen years rushed by in a hurry.


    On this day.


    Yang Ji suddenly opened his eyes.


    He knew it was time.


    To become a Dao Child, to break through the Void Refining, it was this moment.


    He no longer blockaded his sensitivity to the Great Dao, releasing all his spiritual senses, and instantly, the mysteries of various Daos surged towards him.


    The first to appear was the Path of True Rigidity; he had cultivated the True Rigidity Technique for the longest and had delved deepest into that path.


    Soon after that came the Sword Dao, Path of Destruction, Way of Life and Death, Water Path, Dao of Space, Path of Time... Dreamland Path.


    Dozens of Dao secrets flooded into his mind, manifesting as visible Dao Principles, enabling him to experience enlightenment in an instant.


    Streams of Dao essence spread out booming, and above Yang Ji''s head, ten zhang high, storm clouds gathered, space distorted, and within moments, a circular light hole about ten zhang in diameter formed.


    The light hole, spinning slowly with shattered endless space, housed chaotic time and complete voidness, everything turning into a hazy chaos.


    An immense, boundless, ancient, and distant aura leisurely emanated from the light hole, spreading the infinite Dao essence that filled the vastness of the hall.


    There were no lightning dances, no thunderous roars; as the hazy chaos spun, it astonishingly opened a gateway to the Land of Origin.


    Above Yang Ji''s head, the hazy chaos was no more, replaced by a sky of grids, a sky formed of intricate webbings of different colored threads.


    These colorful thread grids were the manifestations of various Dao Laws, the Three Thousand Primordial Daos in their most primal form, displayed at Yang Ji''s crown, within his grasp.


    This was insane.


    The Void Refinement Realm was truly a realm that defied fate, where one could touch the Origin of the Dao, utterly stirring to the spirit.


    The Three Thousand Grand Daos, countless Dao Laws, each one radiating infinite Dao essence and the ancient breath of the world''s inception, vast and boundless.


    Every strand contained infinite energy, infinite mystery, something that seemed capable of suppressing a world.


    "Young Yang, the gate to the Land of Origin has opened. If you fly into it, you can choose which Dao Calamity to slay, from the pathways you have heard," the Rotted Wooden Box spoke with unprecedented seriousness. "Remember, you have only one day.


    Once the time passes, the Land of Origin will close, and if you have not succeeded in cutting the Dao, you will never have another chance, unless you start your cultivation anew."


    "The Great Dao numbers three thousand, and though each is extraordinary, there are stronger and weaker ones. Broadly, they can be categorized into ''Material Dao'' and ''Path of Voidness''."


    "Material Dao, which is the foundation of all material things in the world, like metal, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, rain, thunder, and electricity; these are the tangible operational rules of the world''s things. Path of Voidness, on the other hand, pertains to the intangible operational rules of the world, such as Destiny, karma, time, reincarnation, wish, etc."


    "Generally speaking, the Path of Voidness is stronger than the Material Dao, for its manifested techniques are mysterious and unpredictable. Whereas the Material Dao''s techniques, being visible to the naked eye, are fearsome but allow people to see where the danger lies."


    "You only have one day this time you go in. Have you thought about which Dao you want to slay?"


    "Generally, the Path of Voidness is hard to slay and takes more time; perhaps the day will pass without even one being cut. On the other hand, it''s much easier to slay the Material Dao."


    "The order in which you slay the Dao Calamity matters greatly!"


    "Having heard dozens of Daos, do you have a plan in your heart?" the Rotted Wooden Box asked.


    Yang Ji smiled, stood up abruptly, and looked towards the gateway above. Dao Principles flowed between his palms, turning into extremely mystical runes that continued to propagate as he slowly said,


    "Destiny is the most mystical, gathering all paths of the world. The roads one has walked, the karma touched, the materials encountered, the time flowed through, the spaces touched, everything converges into one''s Destiny. They say Destiny is difficult to slay, today, I want to give it a try!"


    ```

 Chapter 237 Becoming a Dao Child (Part 2)_3

    "Since there is only one chance to sever the Dao, I shall first sever the Path of Destiny!"Yang Ji''s aura erupted like an enraged dragon as he charged into the Land of Origin.


    "You''re insane! To sever the Path of Destiny first? Aside from those who were born from the Origin, the oldest beings in existence, no one can sever the Destiny Tribulation. Not even the most supreme Dominators who have lived through countless epochs have managed to do it. You must not act recklessly!" the Rail Wooden Box rarely interjected to stop him.


    "If the Ancestor of Origin could do it, then why can''t I? There''s only one chance to sever the Dao, so I might as well try. At worst, I''ll just cultivate again in another life!"


    Yang Ji suddenly roared and materialized a giant hand that reached into the depths of the Origin, intending to grasp Destiny''s Origin.


    At this moment, everyone was on edge. The Rail Wooden Box, the Immortal Elder, and the Buddha Child were all silent, with a deathly stillness descending upon them.


    Just as they were speculating whether Yang Ji could successfully seize Destiny''s Origin... Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire


    Suddenly, a giant hand emerged from the depths of the Land of Origin and struck Yang Ji''s manifested hand, instantly causing it to disintegrate.


    A figure in a Gold-Patterned Black Robe emerged from the depths, walking with heavy steps. He was handsome and resolute, looking exactly like Yang Ji.


    However, he emanated an aura of unsurpassed majesty, his divine might so vast that the entire Land of Origin trembled for him.


    His gaze was cold and detached, utterly without emotion¡ªa coldness not born from hatred, but from the "Dao Principles" of the unfeeling Dao.


    The moment this person appeared, even the Rail Wooden Box, an Immortal King, felt a chill in his heart, as if his soul was gripped in a vice, making his breathing grow labored.


    "Destiny Tribulation!" Yang Ji''s pupils shrank, his expression more solemn than ever, his chest heaving with tense breaths, yet his figure remained as immovable as a boulder, with an unyielding aura.


    "Destiny Tribulation, today I shall sever you!"


    Yang Ji let out a long howl as the Immortal Peach Tree within his Inner World turned into a streak of light and merged into his body.


    This was his Life Root!


    It was also the very basis of his bravery to slaughter the Destiny Tribulation and ascend against heaven.


    The Sacred Peach Tree was a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure whose capabilities defied imagination. At the moment of its transformation into the Dao Peach Tree, it held a thirty percent chance of severing the Destiny Tribulation.


    When it transformed into the Immortal Peach Tree, the probability shot up to eighty percent.


    With an eighty percent chance, the scales of victory were tipping overwhelmingly in his favor.


    If he did not fight under such circumstances, how could he speak of breaking the chains of life and defying fate? S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He wanted his destiny to be outside the Five Elements, drifting beyond heaven and earth, where no one could bind him, no one could divine his path, no one could see through him.


    The Immortal Peach Tree was one of his pillars of confidence.


    The fortune of Myriad Realms blessed by the Immortal King was another.


    The fortune of Myriad Realms was a favor from the Heavenly Dao, even weakening the Dao Calamity by a third.


    The Immortal Body was his third pillar of confidence.


    At this moment, his body had merged with the Great Dao; the Dao was him, and he was the Dao.


    His Immortal Body was originally an Attribute-less Immortal Body, the purest form of Immortal Body, but after merging with his Life Root...


    It had transformed into a Fate-Defying Immortal Body!


    "Kill!" Yang Ji roared furiously, his energy splitting into the Three Immortals Formation, rapidly absorbing the Evil energy from the Supreme Evil Crystal to boost his strength. His Inner World projected outward, enveloping the Destiny Tribulation with the Wings of Time-Space, Bow of Years, Life Mark, and all his foundational powers.


    The Destiny Tribulation''s eyes flashed coldly, Yang Ji''s actions were a provocation, a challenge to the stealer of the Dao.


    "Die!"


    The Destiny Tribulation uttered the word indifferently but made no move.


    Without any fanfare, Yang Ji only saw "The Law Follows The Word", the invisible profundity of destiny, gathering all cause and effect, all killing intent, all Dao Principles, and slicing towards him.


    Suddenly, countless dense threads of fate burst forth from within his body, violently breaking out to eradicate his physical form, Primordial Spirit, causes and effects, destiny, reincarnation, and all marks of life.


    But in the next instant...


    Yang Ji merely grunted, charging forward as if nothing had happened.


    All his attacks landed on the Destiny Tribulation, causing its form to shake violently, almost disintegrating on the spot.


    "How is this possible?"


    "He''s unharmed by the Destiny Tribulation and has actually struck it?"


    "You must understand that destiny is formless and intangible, without any physical body. The manifestation of the Tribulation is but an illusion, and yet he managed to strike it as if it were solid?"


    "He can hit destiny? How can this be?"


    The Rail Wooden Box let out an incredulous roar.


    "As I thought! As one with the Fate-Defying Immortal Body, even destiny must yield to my blow!"


    Yang Ji surged with exhilaration, "Today, I will break the chains of destiny and slay the Destiny Tribulation."

 Chapter 238 I am for the Daozi, and I am unrivaled

    "Kill!"Yang Ji let out a clear cry, frantically absorbing the evil qi from the Supreme Evil Crystal to enhance his combat power, and charged towards the Destiny Tribulation, unleashing all his foundations, all his deadly moves.


    Primordial Annihilation, Wuji Sword Technique, Sun Spirit Divine Fist, Taixuan Divine Finger, One Qi Transforms into Three Purities, Three Immortals Formation, Inner World.


    The Wings of Time-Space vibrated crazily, fiercely binding time and space, the Bow of Years continuously drew and released, madly shooting, the Life Mark transformed into mountains, furiously pounding.


    Yang Ji was pouring out all his foundations, all his deadly moves. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He was more frantic than ever before.


    He had never used his full power before.


    Now, facing the Destiny Tribulation, he had no reservations.


    This battle was undoubtedly insane.


    The Rail Wooden Box was even more frenzied, still unable to believe how Yang Ji''s attacks were actually hitting the Destiny Tribulation!


    Destiny was formless, yet Yang Ji was able to strike it, which was truly shocking, overturning the knowledge of the Immortal King, who was the Rail Wooden Box.


    Unable to think of a reason, he could only wildly shout in his mind, "Could this kid be the reincarnation of the Ancestor of Origin?"


    But he started out as only a lower-grade Spiritual Root, which Ancestor of Origin would be so weak?


    The Rail Wooden Box was truly baffled.


    However, at this moment, he dared not ask aloud since Yang Ji was in the most critical moment of his life.


    Yang Ji was unleashing all his techniques, constantly clashing with the Destiny Tribulation.


    Even though the Destiny Tribulation was hit and its Origin was damaged, the indifference in its eyes never faded, nor did it ever show anger.


    It appeared to have only one countenance; being the Great Dao, it only bore the majesty of the Heavenly Dao and lacked the seven emotions and six desires of humanity.


    Even though hit by Yang Ji, it never once showed a change in color; it had but one thought, and that was to kill Yang Ji, the mortal who sought to steal the path.


    Its method was very simple¡ªa single word "kill."


    [The Law Follows The Word!]


    One utterance took lives, its power boundless. Your next chapter awaits on My Virtual Library Empire


    Breaking the flesh, annihilating the Primordial Spirit, muddling time and space, erasing cause and effect... destroying the spark of life.


    A simple word "kill" was actually related to the Three Thousand Grand Daos; all of Yang Ji''s imprints were being erased.


    What is destiny?


    Destiny is the path a person walks in life, as well as the path they will walk in the future.


    And the Destiny Tribulation was cutting Yang Ji''s everything¡ªevery cause and effect, traces of past existence, and the space and time of future existence, all traces of activity.


    It was difficult for anyone to survive under such a deadly attack, but Yang Ji not only survived, he was only lightly wounded.


    All this because of the Life Root!


    It broke the shackles of life, went against destiny, and now in fusion with Yang Ji, he could reverse the attack of destiny.


    His cause and effect could not be erased, his flesh didn''t break apart, in all time and space, he was eternal.


    The details of his life, merged into this vast world, were difficult to erase.


    Yang Ji bellowed, continually attacking the Destiny Tribulation, scattering its Origin.


    The Destiny Tribulation, seeing Yang Ji not die thrice, grew colder and more ruthless with its moves, increasing its power from three-tenths to eight-tenths.


    Once the Dao Principles were released, thousands of filamentous threads enveloped him, destiny strangling, almost causing Yang Ji to perish.


    His body disintegrated, his bones shattered inch by inch, nearly approaching death.


    But Yang Ji had a fourth pillar of confidence that allowed him to defy the heavens and slash at the path: the peak Mahayana''s fully-realized "Immortal Body" and the nearly supreme Mahayana''s "Immortal Primordial Spirit"!


    That was the basis of his assurance that he would not die.


    Yang Ji''s foundation was truly too powerful, almost on par with the geniuses of the Immortal Realm, achieving a fully-realized Immortal Body and Immortal Primordial Spirit before reaching Void Refining. It was truly astonishing.


    With such a foundation, he could stand undefeatable; even if facing the legendary Destiny Tribulation, he might not be able to slash it, but he also couldn''t be killed.


    However, as the Destiny Tribulation continuously increased its power, reaching nine-tenths.


    Within a single breath''s time, Yang Ji nearly disintegrated thirty times, reassembling thirty times.


    This brought him immense pressure; he finally understood the difficulty of defying heavens and slashing the path. With such a foundation, he was still suppressed; not to mention others.


    No wonder there were so few Dao children in the world.


    An immense power that housed a Red Dust Immortal only had three to ten.


    The Dao Calamity was too difficult to slash.


    Yang Ji refused to submit. Others might be destined to fail against the Destiny Tribulation.


    But he possessed the Life Root, which could defy destiny and retaliate with equal damage; the Dao Calamity was not indestructible, that was his opportunity.


    He did not give up. The radiance in the depths of his pupils intensified, burning fiercely, like two blazing torches.


    Yang Ji grew fierce, relying on his Immortal Body and mighty physique to engage in close combat with the Destiny Tribulation.


    Various Immortal Techniques, Divine Skills, all kinds of Dao Devices, all were unleashed, executing extreme kills.


    Even though he was blown apart many times, the Destiny Tribulation also had a tough time, its Origin constantly dispersed¡ªas long as he kept consuming it.


    Victory seemed within reach.


    "This! Could Yang Ji really succeed in killing the Destiny Tribulation within one day?" the voice of the Rail Wooden Box trembled.


    "There are Three Thousand Grand Daos. If he really kills the Destiny Tribulation, there''s no time to slash the others, then it might as well be."


    "However, the rumor has it that no one can fully comprehend the Path of Destiny since as long as humans live, destiny will not cease. If one dies, then destiny too ceases; what''s the point in understanding? Being able to kill the Destiny Tribulation is already a massive fortune; the complete comprehension of destiny is forever impossible!"


    The Rail Wooden Box murmured solemnly to himself.


    Suddenly, he shouted loudly, reminding, "Yang Ji, you have to fight with all your might. Even if you, like the Ancestor of Origin, manage to kill the Destiny Tribulation, comprehending it later will be as hard as reaching the heavens. If you want to become an Immortal King, you need to quickly kill the Destiny Tribulation and slash a few more Grand Daos."

 Chapter 238 I am for the Daozi, and I am unrivaled_2

    Yang Ji saw some information on the rotten wooden box and agreed with his thoughts in his heart. As long as a person is alive, so is their fate, but if a person dies, their fate comes to an end.Destiny can never be fully comprehended!


    The Immortal Peach Tree is a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, which later helped him grasp the heaven-defying ability to comprehend destiny, but the destiny he comprehended was nothing more than the path he had walked and some of the future he foresaw. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He hoped his future would remain unknown because once fully understood, his path would be confined.


    That was not what he wanted!


    No one could determine the path he was to take, not even the future glimpsed with the help of the Immortal Peach Tree.


    This was what he refused!


    The place where he stood and the actions he took in the present were his destiny.


    His destiny existed only in the now.


    The Buddha''s Sect speaks of three destinies: past, present, future.


    He did not long for the future or yearn for the past; he focused only on the present.


    He exists, therefore his destiny exists!


    When he slew the Destiny Tribulation, he was severing the present destiny.


    Although ideals are full-bodied, they ultimately have to confront reality.


    Yang Ji knew the Path of Destiny was difficult to enlighten and couldn''t be achieved simply through the Immortal Peach Tree, for it was but a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure and its powers were limited.


    As stated by the rotten wooden box, he desperately hoped to slay the Destiny Tribulation quickly and then move on to sever a few more Dao Calamities.


    From the beginning up until now, he had been fighting with all his might, without any reservation.


    Yang Ji fought covered in blood, his bones shattered countless times, and never had he experienced such grave intensity as today, yet he still fought on.


    The Destiny Tribulation raised its hand, and a mysterious seal of destiny struck his forehead, aiming to reduce his lifespan, making him perish on the spot, but all these were thwarted by the Life Root.


    His lifespan was not reduced; everything proceeded against destiny.


    Yang Ji seized the opportunity, and with a counter punch, he sent the Destiny Tribulation flying, causing its Origin to scatter.


    Immediately afterward, he plundered the Origin, closed in further, and continued to fight fiercely.


    The Destiny Tribulation''s eyes were cold, its temperament transcendent and supreme, and its figure robust. With a palm strike, the profundity of Destiny seeped into space, halting Yang Ji''s motion and freezing the actions he was about to take in his path.


    From within destiny, it affected the future space, restraining a person, a notion utterly terrifying.


    Once again, the Destiny Tribulation raised its hand, and time became chaotic, briefly reversing itself and returning to the moment before Yang Ji made his move.


    Interfering with time through destiny was equally shocking to Yang Ji.


    Nonetheless, all of this was in vain.


    His body merged with the Life Root, ignoring all that, soon broke through.


    The next moment he reached close to the Destiny Tribulation and with a fist imbued with Primordial Annihilation, he blew it into a mass of Origin Dao energy.


    However, the Destiny Tribulation reassembled again, retraced its destiny, returned to the previous moment in time, and eerily appeared beside Yang Ji.


    The speed was rapid, the means bizarre, even with the aid of the Golden Finger, which enabled him to see information, Yang Ji couldn''t stop it.


    The Destiny Tribulation''s palm cut into his back, piercing through from his chest, splitting him into pieces on the spot.


    Yang Ji grunted in pain, let out a long howl, reassembled himself once more, and as he turned around, unleashed all the Immortal Techniques in an instant, blasting the Destiny Tribulation again.


    The two exchanged blows, employed all their methods, and constantly battled, each wishing to erase the other. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire


    Time ticked away bit by bit.


    The Origin of the Destiny Tribulation was continuously scattered and seized by Yang Ji, its strength growing weaker and weaker.


    In contrast, Yang Ji, with his Immortal Body, remained unharmed and became increasingly valiant as the battle ensued.


    Top-tier Immortal Techniques poured out furiously, bombarding the Destiny Tribulation relentlessly.


    Yang Ji possessed the Life Root and an Immortal Body, securing his victory over the Destiny Tribulation.


    What mattered now was time; he had to completely erase it and fully absorb its Origin within one day.


    Yang Ji''s ambition was immense. Having witnessed the might of the "Fate-Pointing Finger" from the Demon Consort, he vowed to sever the Destiny Tribulation.


    For it was extremely powerful.


    At this moment, he was multitasking.


    Continuously dispersing the Destiny Tribulation''s Origin, constantly absorbing the Law of Dao Destiny, he was gaining insights amidst the battle.


    With the tide turning in his favor, the outcome was becoming evident.


    This tug-of-war battle lasted twenty hours, and with a punch, Yang Ji utterly erased the Destiny Tribulation, absorbing the complete Origin of Destiny.


    The rotten wooden box and the Immortal Elder witnessed this scene, shocked beyond measure. Apart from the Ancestor of Origin, there was someone else who could slay the Destiny Tribulation.


    This was utterly inconceivable.


    Too unbelievable, as the rotten wooden box now looked at Yang Ji, it was as if it saw a ghost, wondering in its heart, what kind of freak was this?


    The more they interacted with him, the more they felt the extraordinariness and peculiarity of Yang Ji!


    Compared to the shock of the rotten wooden box and others, Yang Ji was very calm.


    After absorbing the Origin of Destiny.


    At this moment, inexplicably, he felt as though everything and every being in the world was him, and at the same time, everything in the world was not him, as he was detached from it all.


    This feeling was very strange.


    However, at this time, there was no leisure to ponder, for only four hours remained until the end of the day.


    Yang Ji looked up, turned his gaze towards the Depths of the Origin, and declared with an air of command, "I want to fight ten!"


    But he wasn''t actually that arrogant. He merely sensed the Time Dao Tribulation first.


    In the next moment, from the Depths of the Origin, an indifferent young man stepped forward, resembling Yang Ji exactly.


    All around him, the Law of Dao Destiny surged, the past, present, and future, all swayed along with it.


    With a point of his finger, the rolling Power of Time surged forth like a river, intending to lock Yang Ji into the illusory river of time, to sink and be exiled.

 Chapter 238 I am for the Daozi, and I am unrivaled_3

    Yang Ji, fearless and undaunted, had just slain the Destiny Tribulation and his confidence was through the roof. Floating in the air, he took two steps and pointed his finger to the sky, bellowing, "Fate-Pointing Finger!"The origin of destiny surged wildly. A beam of destiny shot out, traversing the long river of time, and directly targeted the Time Dao Tribulation.


    In an instant, although the vital energy of the Time Dao Tribulation remained untouched, its "fate" was diminished by thirty percent.


    The long river of time that it had unleashed enveloped Yang Ji, intending to trap him completely within the illusory confines of time.


    But how could Yang Ji be so easily fooled? Neither the past nor the future could confine him because he acknowledged only the present.


    The Golden Finger discerned the information, and with the Bow of Years tearing through the long river of time, he casually stepped out.


    The Fate-Pointing Finger once again shot out fiercely, its light of destiny landing on the Time Dao Tribulation, inflicting another thirty percent damage to its "fate."


    In the ensuing exchange, Yang Ji launched two more fingers.


    The formidable Destiny Dao Tribulation disintegrated directly, its origin of time completely plundered.


    So effortlessly had he slain the Time Dao Tribulation that the Rail Wooden Box was dumbfounded¡ªthis was simply inconceivable.


    These were Dao Calamities, the very tribulations countless Daoists saw as fearsome tigers, yet they were so fragile, hardly withstanding a single blow?


    Destroyed after just four fingers?


    Yang Ji''s expression was extremely calm because all of this was within his expectations.


    Once he found out that the Immortal Peach Tree was the Life Root and had a chance to slay the Destiny Tribulation, a plan had already taken shape in his mind.


    First, slay the strongest destiny, then use the origin of destiny gained to power the Fate-Pointing Finger, and unleash the most powerful technique. Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire


    Dealing with the remaining Dao Calamities was just a matter of time.


    At this moment, the Fate-Pointing Finger was merely a Supreme Divine Power, but boosted by the origin of destiny, it far surpassed any other method he currently possessed.


    Anything that existed had a fate because "existence" itself was fate. Having fate, the Fate-Pointing Finger could strike down.


    Whether you were the Great Dao or a rock, all were slain without error.


    This was Yang Ji''s confidence, the domineering spirit of his challenge against ten Dao Calamities.


    Everything was progressing as anticipated. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Ji raised his hand and turned his gaze once more toward the Depths of the Origin.


    This time, he sensed the Grand Dao of Space.


    When time did not appear, space reigned supreme.


    Techniques of spatial dimension cutting, spatial imprisonment, spatial collapse, spatial banishment¡ªover a dozen kinds of spatial origin techniques were unleashed by the Space Dao Tribulation.


    All aimed to obliterate Yang Ji.


    Yet Yang Ji''s Immortal Body and undying Primordial Spirit, stood on invincible ground.


    In his hand lay the Fate-Pointing Finger, an ultimate technique, and amidst the fierce battle, four fingers were pointed.


    The Space Dao Tribulation collapsed!


    Next came the Destruction Dao Calamity, striking with devastating might that destroyed all in its path: matter, the void, life, lifespan, time, space, causality, everything.


    With the Immortal Body, Yang Ji endured and retaliated with four fingers, dealing with the Destruction Dao Calamity.


    Next came the True Rigidity Calamity.


    Fearless and fierce, mighty and unyielding, it too succumbed to the Fate-Pointing Finger.


    Then came the Sword Dao, the edge that could sever all in the world. Yet even swords must yield to death under the Fate-Pointing Finger.


    The Way of Life and the Way of Death, one extreme vitality and the other extreme demise, both invincible forces¡ªyet life still fell before "fate," and death could not kill Yang Ji.


    The Way of Life and Death, cut down!


    What followed¡ª


    Taichi Calamity, Dreamscape Calamity, Slicing Calamity, Soul Calamity, Transformation Calamity, Strangling Calamity, Formation Calamity, Teleportation Calamity, Light Calamity, Water Calamity, Power Calamity, Infinity Calamity, Evil Calamity, Yin Yang Calamity, Extinction Calamity, Asura Calamity, Parasitism Calamity¡ª


    All sixteen kinds of Dao Calamities were slain in succession.


    Yang Ji, after hearing about the Great Dao, had nearly slain them all. He wished to slay even more Dao Calamities, but a day''s time had expired, and the gateway to the Origin closed.


    He had to withdraw.


    At the end, he had slain twenty-six Dao Calamities including Destiny, Time, Space, Destruction, True Rigidity, Sword Dao, Life and Death, Taichi, Dreamscape, Slicing, Mind, Transformation, Strangling, Formation, Teleportation, Light, Water, Power, Infinity, Evil, Yin Yang, Extinction, Asura, and Parasitism.


    "I am a Dao Child, unparalleled and invincible!" Yang Ji''s aura surged, with Dao Principles swirling around him, as he stepped into the Realm of Void Refining in one fell swoop.


    (Thanks to Brother Hanty''s persistent patronage, I''ve lost track of the count, thank you so much!)

 Chapter 240 Everyone Falls Silent

    ``` S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Yang Ji succeeded in a single attempt and became the Unparalleled Daozi.


    More than twenty Dao Principles surged within him, making him feel an ultimate sense of power.


    At this moment, he was like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, a serpent diving into the sea.


    No longer suppressing his realm, no longer holding back his innate talent.


    Given time, with his powerful comprehension, he could reach the peak of Void Refining in a short period.


    His Primordial Spirit had already reached Mahayana, and his Great Dao body likewise reached immortality.


    Nothing could hinder his breakthrough anymore.


    The reason he suppressed his realm before was for the true transmission, for the achievement of Dao Child, for the moment of accumulating extensively and erupting mightily!


    The profound foundation he had accumulated was finally ready to burst forth after Void Refining.


    His Golden Finger, after Void Refining, would finally shine brightly.


    The brilliance of Yang Ji would eventually illuminate the Myriad Realms, and his invincibility would inscribe a legendary saga!


    His path to invincibility was now officially beginning.


    ...


    Outside the Palace of Life and Death, more and more members of the Six Major Star Bandit Forces had gathered, with nearly everyone having received the summons to come here to comprehend the Immortal Technique.


    The war between the six great forces had five more years to go.


    Yet the outside world remained calm, with no stirrings of conflict.


    It turned out, they had come to a consensus once again, to start the war in another year.


    Inside the Palace of Life and Death, Yang Ji also remained very calm, sitting cross-legged, quietly stabilizing his realm.


    The four years also passed in the blink of an eye.


    [Name: Yang Ji]


    [Spiritual Root: Immortal Body]


    [Lifespan: 3746/6150]


    [Realm: Early Phase of Void Refining]


    [Cultivation Technique: Ling Water Technique (Low-Level), True Rigidity Divine Art (Dao Rank)]


    [Techniques: Water Tracing Sword Technique (Complete), Light Body Skill (Complete)]


    [Great Divine Power: Humanoid Weapon [Volume IV (Minor Accomplishment) (Body comparable to a mid-tier Dao Device)]


    [Great Divine Power: Gui Cang Sword Technique (Complete), Yin Yang Separation at Dawn (Complete), Zhou Tian Nuoyi (Complete), Vertical Golden Light (Complete)]


    [Great Divine Power: Thousand Transformations Technique of the Heavenly Demons (Complete), Nine Nether Claw (Complete), Silent Extermination Kick (Complete), Asura Finger (Complete), Demon God''s Wrath (Complete), Great Soul Condensation Technique (Complete), Soul Grinding Tune (Complete), Heavenly Demon Parasitic Technique (Complete), Great Body Disintegration Technique of the Heavenly Demons (Complete), Earth Start Shifting Technique (Complete), Seven Dire Demon Smoke (Beginner), Soul-Seizing Palm (Beginner), Heart Crushing Demon Curse (Beginner), Formidable Demonic Qi (Beginner), Ferocious Nether Slash (Beginner), Dark Clouds Overhead (Complete), Heaven-Supporting Demon Hand (Beginner)]


    [Supreme Dao Rank Formation: Three Immortals Formation (Complete)]


    [Supreme Divine Power: Great Sword Realm Art (Complete), Life Resonance (Ancient God''s Heartbeat), Ultimate Nightmare (Complete), Fate-Pointing Finger (Complete), Demon Heart Crossing (Complete), Great Slicing Technique (Complete), Boundless Heavens and Earth (Complete), Palm Taiji (Complete)]


    [Minor Immortal Technique: Yunlai Immortal Domain (Complete), Sun Spirit Divine Fist (Complete), Taixuan Divine Finger (Complete), Nine Transformations of the True Spirit (Complete)]


    [Top-Tier Immortal Technique: Wuji Sword Technique (Minor Immortal Art Capacity, Complete), Primordial Annihilation (Minor Immortal Art Capacity, Complete), One Qi Transforms into Three Clears (Minor Immortal Art Capacity, Complete), Seal of Life and Death (Great Immortal Art Capacity, Mastered), Ten Directions Strangle (Minor Immortal Art Capacity, Mastered)]


    [Great Dao: Destiny, Time, Space, Great Destruction, True Rigidity, Sword Dao, Life and Death, Taichi, Dreamscape, Slicing, Mind, Transformation, Strangling, Formation, Teleportation, Light, Water, Strength, Infinity, Evil, Yin Yang, Silent Extermination, Asura, Parasitism, Illusionary Realm]


    In these four years, other than stabilizing his realm, he also devoted part of his attention to comprehending the top-tier Immortal Technique, Seal of Life and Death.


    Finally, by the end of the four years, he had just managed to achieve mastery.


    At this moment, he could imprint the Seal of Life and Death into the Palace of Life and Death, shrink it, and take it away, making it entirely his own.


    On this day.


    The crowd outside the Palace of Life and Death had begun to be wary of each other, as the last agreed-upon year had arrived.


    They were all on guard against the sudden attack from rival forces.


    It seemed like a single catalyst would spark a great war.


    At this tense and precarious moment.


    Suddenly, fierce light erupted from the Palace of Life and Death, and shortly thereafter, it rapidly shrank down into a speck of light and vanished.


    In the place where the Palace of Life and Death previously stood, there now stood a vibrant young man, none other than Yang Ji!


    At this point, he emitted an aura of Origin, the breath of Dao Principles, exuding a distinguished and outstanding demeanor, with an aura of Dao undulating around him.


    Upon seeing this, the crowd was taken aback, and soon exclamations rang out, "This aura, Dao, a Dao Child?"


    "He actually achieved the Dao Child within the Palace of Life and Death? How many Dao Calamities did he slay?" the onlookers asked, deeply moved.


    "Brother Yang, congratulations, congratulations!" Ren Fengge and others flew over, smiling and greeting with clasped hands.


    They knew about Yang Ji''s identity, and the result of him achieving Dao Child was not a surprise to them.


    But they were curious how many Dao Calamities this foremost true disciple had slain.


    "Brother Yang, how many Dao Calamities did you slay?" Wang Meng couldn''t help but ask with a smile.


    "Me, I slew one, True Rigidity!" Yang Ji replied with a smile.


    "No matter how many Dao Calamities you''ve slain, you must die today because you took something you shouldn''t have! Hand over the Palace of Life and Death, and I can grant you a quick death!" the Reaper spoke coldly, staring down Yang Ji.


    The Palace of Life and Death contained a top-tier Immortal Technique "Seal of Life and Death," which had now been taken by someone else. This was the theft of his opportunity, something he could not tolerate.


    "Oh, you want to kill me?" Yang Ji smiled, "I''ve just achieved Dao Child not long ago, and I was actually looking for someone to practice with, and you''re quite suitable!"


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 Chapter 240 Everyone Loses Their Voice_2

    "Die!" The Reaper''s voice was cold and unemotional, eschewing any superfluous words. With a single step, he thrust forward his sword, aiming directly for Yang Ji''s throat.This strike was as twisting as a serpent, with lightning flashing about it. A colossal thunder domain descended from the sky, giving everyone a sensation of being suspended in the air.


    Behind the Reaper, the shadow of a Thunder Ancestor emerged, casting forth universe domains of thunder, all of which poured into his swordsmanship.


    This sword could destroy worlds and just as easily give rise to them anew.


    "Be careful, the Reaper''s strike embodies the ''Tribulation of Thunder'' and ''Tribulation of the Void.'' Although he has only slain two Dao Calamities, his strength is no less than that of an ordinary Tri-Tribulation Dao Child," Ren Fengge warned.


    Boom!


    Faced with this attack, Yang Ji clapped his hands together horizontally and unleashed the True Rigidity Dao Principle, ready to take the strike head-on.


    Their fist and sword collided midair, exchanging blows hundreds of times in an instant.


    Whoosh!


    The two figures, like bolts of lightning, split apart.


    Yang Ji''s hair flew wildly as he stood suspended in midair, the aura of the Great Dao circulating around him.


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    Meanwhile, the Reaper''s form shifted, his body trembling more than ten times before he stabilized in the air. After a moment, his longsword quivered, tearing open the void behind him. Numerous thunderbolts burst forth from the emptiness, converging upon him.


    At this moment, he resembled the Thunder Ancestor reigning supreme over thunder.


    "Good, very good. You actually managed to withstand one of my strikes; that is indeed a surprise," said the Reaper.


    The power of the Reaper''s longsword grew increasingly formidable: "Just now, I wielded seventy percent of my strength. That you could withstand it is a matter for pride. Even among Two-Tribulation Dao Children, few can handle seventy percent of my power."


    "Is that so?" Yang Ji snorted with a smirk, "I just used ten percent of my strength, and you handling that is quite impressive."


    "Hmm?"


    Upon hearing this, the Reaper''s eyes grew colder, sharp enough to kill with a look, "Getting ahead of yourself after just one move, how dare you provoke me."


    Boom, a thunderous sword light suddenly formed into layers upon layers of thunder mountains, pressing down; this strike was not sharp, but immensely vast and heavy, like millions of ancient mountains rolling forth to crush Yang Ji with brute force.


    Yang Ji looked to the heavens, his body surging upward, as he launched a punch.


    This punch seemed ordinary, but it harbored the principles of over twenty Great Dao.


    Yang Ji was experimenting with the fusion of the Great Dao.


    The Reaper was a worthy opponent; he was not in a rush to kill him.


    The punch carried subtle Dao Principles, its impact hidden as it burst straight into the thunder mountains, exploding one instantly.


    Whoosh!


    Yang Ji stepped on "Boundless Heaven and Earth," shattering the thunder mountains with his punch''s backlash and arriving in front of the Reaper in no time, launching a fierce punch.


    "You have some skills," the Reaper said, the corners of his mouth revealing an icy smile, "But still, you are not strong enough."


    Without the slightest pause, he wielded his sword with ease from the palm of his hand, stabbing into the void. With each thrust, a network of thunder formed and densely laid across the air to block Yang Ji''s path.


    His swordplay was unhurried, his demeanor as if taking a leisurely stroll and admiring the sights, yet his Sword Qi became ever more piercing, each move aimed directly at Yang Ji''s vital points.


    Every stroke had the power to shatter eons, to reverse time, and to destroy and recreate the void thousands of times over.


    "A net of thunder? You think it can stop me?" Yang Ji activated "Boundless Heaven and Earth." With runes surging beneath his feet, he maneuvered effortlessly among the sword light, the razor-sharp Sword Qi unable to touch his body, his silhouette weaving through it.


    "Take my move, True Rigidity Divine Fist!"


    Yang Ji''s punch shot forth, the True Rigidity Dao Principle transforming into a massive iron fist, instantly shattering the layers of the thunder net. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Hum!


    The punch broke through countless blockades, attacking straight at the Reaper.


    The Reaper''s hair flared up, his clothing fluttering loudly as if he might be blown away by Yang Ji''s punch.


    "True Rigidity, indeed domineering!" Facing this perilous strike, the Reaper showed no panic, seemingly having anticipated and calculated everything. He pivoted his sword''s blade behind him and stretched out a hand, spreading his fingers. Immediately, a void corridor appeared in the center of his palm, traversing the sky like a cascading waterfall.


    No matter how Yang Ji attacked, he could never reach the Reaper''s side.


    "This is the Invincible Void Grand Technique. Who would''ve thought the Reaper could have successfully cultivated it?"


    "How did he manage to successfully cultivate such a powerful Great Immortal Technique? It is rumored that once this technique is deployed, one can create an exotic void, absorbing all attacks and rendering oneself invincible."


    "The Reaper is indeed formidable, a talent unmatched, having cultivated such a powerful Great Immortal Technique at his age," exclaimed many Dao Children, including Ren Fengge, Yun Fengyang, and the Black Emperor. Seeing the Reaper display a corridor of nothingness, rendering Yang Ji eternally trapped within it, all were utterly astonished by the profundity of this Immortal Technique.


    "Invincible Void Grand Technique! Interesting! Invincible? Who dares to speak of invincibility? In my eyes, it is but a minor trick, Primordial Annihilation!"


    Suddenly, Yang Ji''s voice came from within the void corridor. With hands in seal, the terrifying aura of destruction emerged in the void.


    With a single quake, the "Void Corridor" was obliterated to dust, and he emerged like a True Dragon from ancient times, furiously stomping through space, tearing it apart. His punch, breaking all restraints, struck directly at the Reaper''s head.

 Chapter 240 Everyone is Speechless_3

    "Is this a top-level Immortal Technique?"The Reaper''s expression changed. Within the center of his brow, it seemed as if an ocean of thunder was flickering, and in his pupils, there was suddenly no trace of human emotion.


    Boom!


    The ocean of thunder in the center of his brow morphed into a fist, positioning itself in front of him to collide with Yang Ji''s punch, forcefully receiving it.


    With that blow, his body was shaken back repeatedly, and from the acupoints throughout his body, thunderous energy burst forth, a massive surge of energy rampaging, with strong currents of Thunder Dao Principles erupting out.


    His Thunder Dao Principles, like pillars of immense strength, forged by relentless hammering and smelted steel, were etched with innumerable runes that exuded the power to extinguish the heavens, dominate the earth, and act without any inhibition.


    Yang Ji was also shaken and retreated several steps, standing mid-air.


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    Looking at the ocean of thunder in the center of the Reaper''s brow, he expressed surprise, "A Thunder Pool! A Superior Dao Artifact? Not bad, not bad at all, no wonder you could withstand my Primordial Annihilation!"


    "You''ve angered me," the Reaper steadied himself. Having had his Invincible Void Grand Technique broken by Yang Ji and being forced back, he was truly angered. Being pushed to such an extent by a cultivator at the early stages of Void Refining who had just become a Dao Child challenged his pride.


    In the center of the Reaper''s brow, the thick Thunder Dao Principles suddenly twisted, like countless dragons intertwining, beginning to gather strength, as invisible storms started to brew.


    At the same time, he also reinforced his power with the essence of the void.


    Merging two Great Dao mysteries, he executed his most powerful move.


    "Thunder Void Annihilation, the Reaper is truly enraged!"


    "It ends here. Yang Ji does indeed possess some skills, but they are still immature. Faced with the Reaper''s Thunder Void Annihilation, he has no other option but death, even if he did slay three Dao Children who have undergone Dao Calamities, he would have to avoid this edge!"


    Many onlookers watching the scene knew that the upcoming battle held no suspense. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "However, Yang Ji should take pride in having forced the Reaper to resort to such a killing move."


    "Kill!" The Reaper suddenly exploded, his entire body bursting open into ten dragon-serpent bolts of lightning.


    Boom!


    The ten dragon-serpent bolts of lightning charged forward, turning all the surrounding energy into vapor, even raising waves in the void itself.


    An endless force of the void merged opportunistically into them, forming a terrifying Thunder Void Annihilation.


    As they approached Yang Ji, the ten dragon-serpent bolts of lightning transformed into a horrifying fist, aiming directly at Yang Ji''s face.


    Yang Ji''s mouth curled into a faint smile. Faced with such a terrifying move, he showed not a hint of fear. Instead, he raised his hand and pressed forward lightly, casually saying, "Let me show you what it means to be the Unparalleled Daozi!"


    Boom!


    Dao Principles surged within Yang Ji''s body. The Laws of Time, Laws of Space, True Rigidity Dao Principle, Destruction Dao Principle, and Sword Dao Principles erupted at once, fusing into a terrifying longsword that he fiercely thrust forward.


    Bang!


    There wasn''t the expected earth-shattering explosion, just a faint booming sound.


    The Reaper''s "Thunder Void Annihilation" instantly disintegrated, and even the Reaper himself crumbled to dust under the imprisoning handprint of time in that instant.


    Without emitting a sound, he was completely dead.


    Silence!


    A silence as profound as death.


    A Dao Child at the early stages of Void Refining had instantly killed a Two Tribulation Dao Child at the peak of Void Refining.


    This was utterly inconceivable.


    A storm of astonishment surged through everyone''s hearts. From Yang Ji''s move, they felt the fluctuations of several terrifying Dao Principles and couldn''t help but tremble, saying, "The Grand Dao of Time, the Grand Dao of Space, the Great True Rigidity Path, the Great Destruction Path, the Sword Dao! He actually severed five Dao Calamities, including such terrifying Great Daos as Time and Space!"


    "He..." Looking at Yang Ji''s towering figure, for the first time, the crowd was collectively lost for words.


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 Chapter 240 Displaying Invincibility, Complete Annihilation

    Yang Ji fully unleashed his divine might.Facing the Reaper, who had slain two Dao Calamities, including the powerful "Tribulation of Thunder" and "Tribulation of the Void," Yang Ji obliterated it with a single move.


    This move was simply overwhelmingly savage.


    The power displayed by the fusion of various Great Dao mysteries directly transcended the chasm of realms, from the early stages of Void Refining to cutting down the pinnacle of Void Refining.


    Too strong.


    Everyone was collectively stunned into silence. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "He, he actually cut down the Reaper?"


    "Such a powerful Reaper, cut down by a single move, without even a chance to resist?"


    "Having slain five Dao Calamities, including first-class Great Daos like Time, Space, and Great Destruction, how did he do it?"


    The eyes of everyone present were almost splitting open.


    The mighty Reaper, cut down just like that.


    Everyone had thought that Yang Ji''s death was a foregone conclusion.


    But this contrast was simply unbelievable.


    "This person is so powerful, we must join forces to cut him down now, or we will all die by his hand, and the Tokens on us will be taken by him to nourish his strength," Leng Su''s ancestor''s men, with the Reaper now dead, the other two Two Tribulations Dao Children looked at each other darkly and immediately bellowed long and high.


    "Hm? Although you seem to be stirring the pot, I must say, you''re not wrong!" Yang Ji said with a calm smile, and with a flick of his hand, he grabbed the Token that had fallen from the Reaper.


    "Heavenly Pattern, Kill!" Dao Bugui, a subordinate of Ming Tu''s ancestor, suddenly launched an attack. His Longsword vibrated, slashing out lines like latitude and longitude, weaving back and forth like light shuttles, encircling Yang Ji.


    "This is the Heavenly Pattern Great Sword Technique; I didn''t expect Dao Bugui to have comprehended it to this extent!"


    One of Leng Su''s ancestor''s Dao Children was quite shocked, but seeing someone attacking Yang Ji, his heart was filled with excitement. He then faced Yang Ji and shouted, "Meteor Skyfall!"


    He erupted with tenfold combat strength, turning into ten falling meteors, or like ten pounding cosmic rivers, ferociously striking towards Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji faced the attacks of the two without any fear. He clenched his fingers into a fist, concentrating Invincible might.


    Boom!


    He was like a humanoid explosion dragon, or as if he was the Immortal King who dominated Destruction, walking in the air, charging straight on, and with a shake of his hands, he unleashed a punch that condensed the mysteries of five Great Dao.


    Bang!


    This punch was too overbearing, it caused the Heavenly Pattern Great Sword Technique''s sword lights to shatter into pieces and explode everywhere.


    "I''m taking all your Tokens, not a single one will escape!"


    Bang!


    After sending Dao Bugui flying with a punch, in a swift motion, Yang Ji rushed to the side of the Two Tribulations Dao Child who had launched "Meteor Skyfall." With formidable strength concentrated in his fist, and secretly using the Three Immortals Formation to increase his combat power, he was unafraid of the tenfold strength of the "Meteor Skyfall."


    The strength of one punch not only shattered his Meteor Skyfall but also penetrated his body.


    Bang!


    The person''s expression drastically changed as countless Dao Principles forces burst inside him, only then did he realize the invincible mysteries within.


    Time froze, space was bound, Sword Dao was sharp, True Rigidity was overbearing, and everything was obliterated, along with the immense combat power enhanced by the Three Immortals Formation.


    He struggled symbolically for a moment, and then his entire body exploded, dying instantly.


    Yang Ji swept out with a big hand, and caught the Token that had fallen from his body.


    This scene severely shocked everyone present.


    Another Two Tribulations Dao Child had died just like that? Their Token taken.


    It was too inconceivable.


    "We must fully join forces! Otherwise, we are no match for him! Gentlemen, if we do not act now, when will we?" The only remaining Two Tribulations Dao Child under Leng Su''s ancestor said with his eyes tearing apart.


    "Kill! Show your full strength now, cut him down first, then we can continue our battle later!" One of the Dao Children said with a deep voice as he charged to attack.


    "Kill! By uniting completely, there''s no way he can withstand!"


    Five Dao Children under Jing Po''s command, three from Ming Tu''s ancestor, one from Leng Su''s ancestor, and three Dao Children from the ancestor of Ultimate Death, a total of twelve Dao Children began to show their true strength, destroying heaven and earth, and breaking through the power of the void.


    Especially the remaining Dao Child under Leng Su''s ancestor, his face even revealed a mad frenzy.


    Yun Fengyang and the Black Emperor looked at each other, finally realizing that they could no longer stand idly by.


    Although Yang Ji had just entered the realm of Void Refining and his body harbored less than a hundred Dao Principles, the fusion of several terrifying Great Daos, combined with the top-tier Immortal Technique he executed, was enough to pose a threat to them, Three Tribulations Dao Children, and even overpower them.


    They would not allow such a thing to happen.


    If they let Yang Ji continue killing like this, taking down one with each move, it would soon be their turn, and by then, they would probably all be dead.


    Yang Ji, although a novice Dao Child, had already defied conventional judgment. He had shattered the norm, turning into a Five Tribulations Dao Child monster, and the Great Daos he had cut down were the most monstrous of the monsters.


    All reasoning ceased to apply to him.


    "Attack!" Yun Fengyang was the first to rush out but was blocked by Ren Fengge with a smile, "Your opponent is me!"


    "So many people bullying one, doesn''t seem quite proper, does it?" Xuanyuan Tuoba and Wang Meng looked at each other and smiled, each blocking one of the other Two Tribulations Dao Children under Naihe Ancestor, and then turned to Yang Ji, "Brother Yang, we''ve done all we can at the risk of our lives."


    Both of them were One Tribulation Dao Children, facing one Two Tribulations Dao Child each, which was already the limit for them.

 Chapter 240 Displaying Invincibility, Complete Annihilation_2

    The Black Emperor saw Ren Fengge intercept Yun Fengyang and immediately shifted his position, flying toward Yang Ji as he let out a long howl, "Kill!""Divine Dark Fist!"


    Hum!


    No sooner had the Black Emperor''s words fallen than Yang Ji had locked onto him, charging over.


    With each step he took, boundless territories unfolded beneath his feet, and no one could know just how far his stride could reach.


    Boundless Heavens and Earth.


    In one step, he arrived in front of the Black Emperor and threw a punch.


    A palm imprint condensed with the mysteries of five Great Dao was terrifyingly powerful.


    Crash!


    The Black Emperor had yet to unleash his strongest power when he was sent flying by a palm strike, his clothes exploding instantly, his body shattering the endless void and stirring up waves of spatial fragments.


    The Black Emperor, a cultivator at the Three Tribulations Dao level and the peak of Void Refining, was still no match for a punch from Yang Ji.


    However, as a cultivator worthy of the title Three Tribulations Dao Child, he was strong; he didn''t perish or break apart under that punch, much more formidable than the Reapers Yang Ji had previously slain.


    Seeing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Yang Ji''s eyes, and he knew in his heart that, after all, he had not been a Dao Child for long, and had not condensed many Dao Principles within him. A punch like that was still not enough to instantly kill such a being.


    Yet, if he secretly integrated another dao, the Black Emperor would surely die.


    Just as he was preparing to press his advantage, the other Dao Children were already upon him.


    "Kill!"


    Twelve Dao Children, each a peerless genius, were now working with the Black Emperor, launching a deadly attack on Yang Ji from behind.


    However, Yang Ji suddenly turned around, his palm woven with Dao Runes, and the characters "Great Destruction" appeared, forming a palm imprint that he pressed forward.


    All attacks that struck the palm imprint disintegrated into nothingness.


    "I am the Five Tribulations Dao Child, unmatched in offense and defense. Even your joint assault is useless against me!" With a whoosh, Yang Ji charged into their midst.


    Ah!


    Leng Su''s last remaining Dao Child at the forefront saw Yang Ji''s onslaught, retreated continuously, unleashing ten times his battle strength. Yet, under the immense shadow that enveloped him, Yang Ji activated Boundless Heavens and Earth, materializing in front of him in an instant, and with one punch caused the Dao Child to disintegrate without even a scream, dead in a split second.


    The Boundless Heavens and Earth is a space-related Great Immortal Technique, bestowed by the Immortal King. Although it''s only a part, equivalent only to the volume of Supreme Divine Power,


    at this moment, under the influence of Yang Ji''s Laws of Space, it erupted with power comparable to that of a Minor Immortal Technique, with extreme speed.


    Yang Ji instantly destroyed Leng Su''s last Dao Child, revealing just how furious Leng Su must be outside.


    These Dao Children were all heaven''s proud sons, peerless geniuses, but now they faced their nemesis.


    Yang Ji was like an Invincible Immortal King walking among heaven and earth; no one could last a round in his hands, nor could anyone withstand his peerless majesty.


    He was too strong.


    Even the Dao Children couldn''t withstand a punch from him.


    Who would believe this if told, who could believe it?


    This was too defying of the heavens, too monstrous.


    But they didn''t know this was just a small part of Yang Ji''s strength. Should he fully unleash it, all of the Myriad Realms, even the Immortal Realm, would quake with a heaven-shocking wave.


    Yang Ji''s combat achievements were too brilliant, having slain twenty-seven Great Dao, including Destiny Tribulation. He was practically a reincarnation of the Ancestor of Origin.


    If the Dao Children present knew such terrifying truth, they would probably come to terms with it on the spot, and would probably accept this fact at the speed of light.


    After all, Yang Ji was comparable to the Ancestor of Origin himself!


    Such a being, not on the same level as them at all, being invincible among his peers was to be expected!


    "He obliterated Feng Yun?"


    "Damn it, I refuse to believe that he is truly an undefeated War God!"


    "By himself, it''s impossible for him to contend with all of us, kill!"


    A group of Dao Children swarmed to attack.


    Yang Ji remained calm, walking through the void, as a vast Great Dao unfolded at his feet. No matter how fiercely they attacked, they couldn''t reach him, always one step away.


    "It''s useless, your combined efforts are futile!"


    Boom!


    Yang Ji took another step and appeared in front of a Dao Child.


    This Dao Child, for the first time, showed panic in his eyes facing a peer. He tried hard to calm himself.


    But in the face of Yang Ji, the usual lackadaisical attitude was gone, the composure of a genius was gone.


    Still, being a genius, in the final moment, a trace of panic was suddenly transformed into a desperate howl. He lunged with a spear strike, aiming to pierce through Yang Ji''s skull.


    But just as he delivered the strike, it was cleaved by Yang Ji''s hand from the air, his body shattered and he died, unable to withstand a single round.


    "Earthshaking Saber!"


    As this Dao Child fell to Yang Ji''s strike, the remaining Dao Children roared.


    Among them, Ji Cangjun drew a divine saber with a reverse grip, slashing it toward Yang Ji!


    "Heaven-shattering, Earth-splitting, the saber breaks through the mortal realm!"


    This strike, irreversible and utterly tragic, was met with Ji Cangjun''s blood-and-fire-like long howl in the instant the saber light slashed down: "Die!"


    "You think you can kill me?"


    Yang Ji walked in the void, his sleeves fluttering, suddenly sweeping upwards.


    Not only did he capture the saber light within his sleeve, but he also extended the True Rigidity Great Hand, blew away the divine saber, and then merged the mysterious palm prints of five Great Dao to strike out.


    Pop!


    The originally invincible and domineering Ji Cangjun was instantly turned into dust, obliterated!


    This scene greatly shocked everyone.


    Too strong.


    To shake a divine weapon barehanded and destroy the opponent¡ªfrighteningly powerful.


    Yang Ji smiled faintly, turning his gaze toward the others.


    Behind him, visions appeared, the pained and distorted ethereal forms of the Reaper, Ji Cangjun, and others who had died. Their residual painful auras that lingered in the air were captured by Yang Ji, now manifesting and adding to his ferocious might.


    "Run! We can''t sacrifice ourselves in vain to hand him tokens!"


    The remaining Dao children finally felt the terror.


    Originally, as Dao children, their spirit was so strong they could penetrate everything.


    But now, Yang Ji had thoroughly crushed their pride, their will.


    They had not anticipated being so fragile, their pride pulverized, reduced to ants, insignificant bugs.


    So they retreated from the depths of their hearts, their morale plummeting.


    Several Dao children used all their strength to deploy their Great Techniques, flying in different directions, trying to escape.


    "Thinking of escaping?" Boom! With a flap of the Wings of Time-Space on his back, Yang Ji suddenly appeared behind one of the Dao children and hammered down with a fist.


    Bang!


    A loud explosion sounded, and that Dao child died.


    "No one can escape!"


    Using the Laws of Space-oriented by the Wings of Time-Space, Yang Ji moved at an extreme speed, acting consecutively. In a flash, he annihilated all the Dao children who tried to flee.


    He had exterminated all those who fled separately.


    How abnormal was that?


    How inconceivable?


    Every Dao child was a top figure in their own rank, yet they were all killed by Yang Ji, who was of the same realm, unable to even escape.


    Dao Bugui''s eyes almost popped out of his head.


    "How is this possible? To be so strong, is this really just an entry to Void Refining? Does he really have such strength? Is he even human?"


    He couldn''t imagine how Yang Ji could be so powerful, so terrifying.


    More than a dozen Dao children, all fragile before him.


    At that moment, Dao Bugui even began to have thoughts of retreat, not daring to contend with Yang Ji''s edge.


    Yang Ji was too strong, although Dao Bugui was at the peak of Void Refining, higher by one or two small realms.


    According to common sense, Yang Ji should absolutely not be able to withstand his punch, but Yang Ji forcefully broke this common sense.


    Unimaginably powerful.


    "Dao Bugui, now it''s your turn!"


    Yang Ji''s voice came over.


    Looking at the indifferent face of Yang Ji, Dao Bugui did something that surprised Yang Ji. With a hint of solemnity and complexity in his eyes, knowing he was no match, he chose to self-destruct.


    Self-annihilation!


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    Accompanied by an explosion, the Three Tribulations Dao Child, Dao Bugui, died, leaving only a token in the void.


    "..." After a brief pause, Yang Ji also smiled and reached out to retrieve the token.


    Having done all this, he slowly turned around, looking at the Black Emperor and at the two Two Tribulation Dao Children fighting Xuanyuan Tuoba and Wang Meng.


    Without hesitation, Yang Ji''s figure flickered and he appeared behind a Two Tribulation Dao Child like a specter, hammering down with a fist, then, without looking back, went behind the other Two Tribulation Dao Child and hammered down again.


    Two simple punches, and the two Two Tribulation Dao Children died.


    Having witnessed it all, the Black Emperor''s face had already greatly changed, seeing Yang Ji step by step walking over.


    The Black Emperor also revealed an unyielding demeanor, howling: "Kill!"


    He merged three Great Dao and charged fiercely at Yang Ji.


    "Let it end!" Yang Ji said calmly, slowly stretching out his right palm, where the mysteries of six Great Dao were slowly merging at the center of his palm.

 Chapter 241 Junior Brother, Shake People

    The Black Emperor let out an angry roar, unleashing a punch that fused three kinds of Great Dao Mysteries, and charged towards Yang Ji.Yang Ji struck with a palm seal, secretly integrating a "Law of Strength" on top of the previously used five Great Dao Mysteries.


    The very moment the palm seal that merged six Great Dao Mysteries made contact with the fist''s radiance, without any resistance, it completely obliterated it, turning it into a divine skills light rain.


    The momentum of total annihilation, like furious waves and wild sand, unstoppable, swept forward at a breakneck speed, instantly enveloping the Black Emperor.


    "This palm!" The Black Emperor''s face changed drastically as he gave a furious roar, prepared to fight to the death and self-destruct, aiming to blow up Yang Ji along with him.


    Regrettably, under the palm seal, the power was boundless; before the Dao Qi within his body could start surging, it was already overwhelmed by the Dao Principles, and he, just like the light rain, was instantaneously vaporized, collapsing into nothingness.


    Yang Ji was too strong, so strong that no one could rival him.


    Having achieved Void Refining, he fully unleashed his invincible radiance.


    Under that radiance lay the destiny of others, destined to be forever shrouded, inescapable.


    Upon seeing the Black Emperor''s death, Yun Fengyang''s expression changed, and after blasting away Ren Fengge with a punch, he resorted to "Sweeping Wind Through the Ages" Immortal Technique and vanished into the heavens.


    "Trying to leave?" Yang Ji revealed a meaningful smile on his face, and with a flap of the Wings of Time-Space on his back, a streak of light tore through the fabric of space, promptly disappearing into a speck of light at the horizon and vanished; when he next appeared, he was already in front of Yun Fengyang.


    "Your speed..." Yun Fengyang was completely shocked.


    His Sweeping Wind Through the Ages Immortal Technique was perfect when driven by the Dao Principle of Wind, unmatched in speed, ranking among the top fifty among all Dao Children in the Three Thousand Great Realms and the Infinite Minor Realms.


    This highlighted the extraordinariness of his speed.


    But at this moment, his proud speed seemed so frail before Yang Ji.


    How could he have known that the stream of light wings behind Yang Ji were the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, Wings of Time-Space, also a Superior Dao Artifact, which, driven by the Space Dao Principle, could easily catch up with him.


    A mere trifle.


    "Self-destruct or shall I make a move?" Yang Ji stood firmly in the void, looking at him indifferently, his oppressive aura not evident, yet it bore down like a towering pillar, so suffocating that it left one breathless.


    Upon hearing these words, a sense of helplessness surged inside Yun Fengyang.


    He still couldn''t accept that these words came from the mouth of someone who had just reached the initial stage of Void Refining.


    He still couldn''t accept, as a Dao Child, being spoken to in such a manner by a peer.


    He still couldn''t accept the sense of oppression from such a stark difference in strength.


    But he had to make a choice, whether to be passive or to take action.


    Yun Fengyang gave a bitter look at the distorted, vanishing forms of the Black Emperor, Reaper, Dao Bugui, and others behind Yang Ji, and chose the former.


    He was not willing to bear the shadow of being killed by someone else.


    If no one kills me, then I haven''t lost!


    Self-destructing was his victory!


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    Yun Fengyang''s body swelled enormously and then exploded, turning into a rain of light that dissipated into nothingness.


    Yang Ji reached out with a True Rigidity Great Hand and collected the Token that had fallen from him.


    Without lingering longer, he quickly returned to the previous battle site and began to ruthlessly eliminate the remaining Void Refining talents from the five major forces.


    In the meantime, the six Elders of the external world had already blown their tops.


    One by one, they were shaken to the core, their expressions not much different from those of the Dao Children.


    "You, you mean to say, all of you were killed by that Divinity Transformation kid? Ah?" the Naihe Ancestor asked in a frenzied tone, red-eyed, staring at the Black Emperor.


    The Black Emperor was silent, with a thoughtful look in his eyes, merely nodding with an ugly expression.


    Just then, a flash of light appeared, and Yun Fengyang was also resurrected in the external world.


    "Fengyang, you also died at that kid''s hands? With your unmatched speed, couldn''t you even escape?" the Naihe Ancestor roared.


    "I couldn''t, I''ve disappointed the Ancestor," Yun Fengyang said bitterly, shaking his head.


    "Five Tribulations Dao Child, that youngster, what merits does he have to achieve the status of Five Tribulations Dao Child, and even slay the Time and Space Dao Calamities? Who on earth is he?" Jing Po uttered a piercing scream.


    "He''s called Yang Ji, the number one true disciple from over a thousand years ago!" one Dao Child sighed, revealing the truth.


    "Yang Ji? That''s the same person whom even the Elder of Heavenly Secrets couldn''t pinpoint the strength of, that kid is him?" Leng Su and the other Elders looked at each other, all moved in their hearts.


    The reason they had heard of Yang Ji''s name was only because for the first time the Elder of Heavenly Secrets had made an error in ranking, or rather, missed a person''s "ranking".


    This was big news.


    The Red Dust Immortal paid attention to it.


    The Elder of Heavenly Secrets was enigmatic and powerful, never having made a prediction error before.


    Only with Yang Ji on that one occasion, there hadn''t been a ranking given.


    As everyone learned that the Divinity Transformation youngster was indeed Yang Ji, countless thoughts suddenly rushed to their minds.


    "Elder of Myriad Calamities, you actually sought external help!" Jing Po burst out on the spot, screaming shrilly, emitting a ghost-like sound.


    The Elder of Myriad Calamities was in the midst of pure ecstasy, but hearing Jing Po''s accusation and sensing the disapproving gazes of the others, he tried not to show too much of the joy within his heart and coughed lightly before responding:


    "What do you mean sought external help? Didn''t we all agree beforehand? External help is permitted, as long as you have the capability to secure it."


    "All of you are naturally ferocious, and other forces'' Dao Children are unwilling to help you, that''s your own problem."


    "Yang Ji is my sworn brother and was willing to lend a hand; that''s my own ability, don''t be jealous."

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    "We cannot allow the breaking of rules, that much is certain!"Elder Wuji sneered coldly.


    "You..." Jing Po shouted sharply, her wrinkles tightening suddenly, making her look as ghastly as a fierce ghost.


    "Ancestor, although Yang Ji is the foremost true disciple, his strength is extraordinarily uncommon. Even if other top true disciples came, a battle at the same level would lead to their deaths!" S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Next to Jing Po, a Dao Child spoke, his eyes suddenly flashing, "His abnormal strength, I suspect, must be related to the Palace of Life and Death he obtained inside. There must be against-the-heaven opportunities within that palace."


    "There must be against-the-heaven opportunities! Within the Palace of Life and Death, the Dao Principles are dense, and atop it manifested the top-tier Immortal Technique ''Seal of Life and Death''. It''s conceivable that the treasures inside are numerous; perhaps even Immortal Pills litter the ground. Otherwise, how could Yang Ji have such a formidable foundation?


    After entering, he became Five Tribulations Dao Child, and upon exit, with the early-stage Void Refining Cultivation, he defeated all of us!" Another Dao Child conjectured with a slight shimmer in his eyes.


    "The Palace of Life and Death? Top-tier Immortal Technique? What Palace of Life and Death?" The group of senior ancestors looked puzzled. Upon hearing the phrase ''top-tier Immortal Technique'', they slightly shivered and quickly asked their underlings with furrowed brows.


    "Ancestors, that Palace of Life and Death was hidden in the fabric of spacetime and has only recently become visible. Inside, there are likely the inheritances left by a fallen Quasi-Imperial Monarch," the Dao Children explained to their respective ancestors.


    "Quasi-Imperial Monarch inheritances?" Upon hearing this, all the ancestors exchanged glances, their breath becoming more measured.


    Elder Wuji''s eyes darted around, his thoughts becoming very agile.


    "Indeed, that Palace of Life and Death must be the inheritance left by that Quasi-Imperial Monarch; otherwise, how could there be a top-tier Immortal Technique? That technique is called ''Seal of Life and Death''; I was fortunate enough to comprehend some of its mysteries, but now, I can''t fathom it anymore," the Reaper said, regret evident in his voice.


    "Why can''t it be fathomed anymore?" Leng Su asked, perplexed.


    "Ancestor, you may not know, but Yang Ji took away the Palace of Life and Death, and we no longer have the chance to comprehend that ''top-tier Immortal Technique''!" The Reaper emphatically bit the words "top-tier Immortal Technique".


    Indeed, these four words were truly startling.


    A top-tier Immortal Technique was not something that every Red Dust Immortal or even every supreme Dao Sect possessed.


    It was a genuine grand opportunity.


    If one managed to thoroughly understand it, it would become their most powerful trump card.


    Seizing the moment, Jing Po found a reason to attack, snorting, "The Life and Death Realm belongs to the six major forces, and any palaces that appear within should belong to us. This youngster Yang Ji knows neither gratitude nor appreciation; not only did he kill our people, but he also took the palace. He must be executed!"


    "Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean by ''killing your people''? Let''s not conflate issues!" Elder Wuji immediately showed displeasure upon hearing this, "Killing your men was the ability of my brother Yang; it has nothing to do with taking the palace. Let''s stick to the facts and keep matters separate."


    Hearing Elder Wuji''s impartial words, several ancestors looked at each other and nodded, "We will concede this time''s first place to you; we won''t break the rules. However, he cannot take away the Palace of Life and Death."


    "Regarding the matter of the palace... Brother Yang''s actions were indeed improper; we should discuss this at length," Elder Wuji continued, feigning contemplation.


    These conforming words were actually meant for Xuan Zhong to hear; his thoughts were already tangled with those of the other five ancestors.


    A top-tier Immortal Technique, who wouldn''t be tempted?


    No one could resist the temptation!


    Even regular Immortal Kings would shamelessly demand it.


    Xuan Zhong heard their words, scoffed, and simply continued to enjoy his delicacies, while Shi Linger frowned and muttered from the side, "They seem to be plotting to take the good things from Big Brother Yang."


    "Let''s see what tricks they can come up with!" Xuan Zhong laughed coldly, unconcerned.


    As the Void Refining geniuses from the five major forces continued to revive in the outside world, in a flash, Yang Ji and Ren Fengge, among others, also reappeared.


    "Ancestor, we have fulfilled our mission!" Ren Fengge smiled and saluted Elder Wuji with clasped hands.


    "Hahaha, well done! I''ve heard about the happenings inside; Brother Yang Ji, congratulations on becoming Unparalleled Daozi, you are truly admirable!" Elder Wuji laughed heartily, clearly very pleased.


    It was apparent that this first place allowed him to gain a considerable amount of Pure Yang Water.


    "Senior, please check the count!" Yang Ji said with a smile, tossing a token.


    "Eighteen Dao Children and four hundred Void Refining talents, not bad, not bad at all!" Elder Wuji beamed with smiles, "Brother Yang, in accordance with our agreement, I should give you fifty-eight gourds of Pure Yang Water!"


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    "Here you go!"


    Yang Ji had thought that he might make excuses to deduct some, considering the fifty-eight gourds of Pure Yang Water was not a small number. However, against expectations, he was quite generous and tossed all fifty-eight gourds of Pure Yang Water out with a wave of his hand.


    With one glance, Yang Ji took in all the information and reached out to catch them, cupping one hand in the other in front of his chest as he smiled and said, "Ancestor, you are magnanimous. Thank you very much!"


    "Hehe, Brother Yang, you''re too polite. It''s I who should be thanking you for helping me win first place this time!" The Tribulation Immortal''s face was flush with excitement, obviously very pleased.


    "Alright, let''s cut the chit-chat. Kid, hand over the Palace of Life and Death in your possession, and we will let you go," Jing Po suddenly said with a cold and deep voice.


    "The Palace of Life and Death?" Yang Ji knew it was coming. He didn''t need to look at the information above everyone''s heads to understand everything.


    There was no great surprise in his heart.


    After all, inside the Palace of Life and Death, there were top Immortal Techniques. It was normal for them to covet it.


    However, he had his own plans when he decided to take the Palace of Life and Death.


    Advance in retreat, take the initiative!


    "What if I don''t hand it over?" Yang Ji asked with a light smile.


    "Not hand it over? Then today I will properly discipline the disciple of Elder Wuji on his behalf! It wouldn''t be too much to suppress you in my Posuo World for a thousand years, to let you experience a fate worse than death. Then you would know how to respect your elders, and understand that some things are not for you to take!" Jing Po sneered sinisterly, full of brutal cruelty.


    "Oh?" Yang Ji looked at Jing Po with a frown, then suddenly relaxed. "The Palace of Life and Death came into my possession, which shows destiny is on my side. Are you trying to take away my chance?"


    "Hey, kid, it seems you really don''t know what''s good for you. The Life and Death Realm is ours; you took what is ours, yet you speak as if we are robbing you of your opportunity. You resemble a Star Bandit more than we do!" Ming Tu sneered maliciously.


    "Why waste words on this brat? Take him down in one fell swoop!" Jing Po suddenly made her move, truly explosive and ferocious, thrusting her large hand toward Yang Ji.


    Bang!


    Just as this vital energy hand was about to capture Yang Ji, it exploded out of nowhere.


    Xuan Zhong appeared in front of Yang Ji at some point, holding a chicken leg and smiling, saying to Jing Po, "Suppress my junior brother? Did you ask for my permission?"


    "Xuan Zhong, are you trying to stop me?" Jing Po''s gaze darkened as deadly intent was unveiled.


    "I''m not just going to stop you, I''m going to beat you. How dare you attack my junior brother? It''s like the sky is falling!" Xuan Zhong lost it, moving instantly as a pair of pure gold wings appeared behind him, decorated with golden runes of nobility.


    With just a slight shudder, a terrifying golden storm swept across the stars and headed straight for Jing Po.


    "Seeking death, a Nine Tribulations Immortal brat dares to strike at me!" Jing Po was infuriated, her Posuo World swirled behind her, immediately absorbing the entire golden storm.


    But the next moment, Xuan Zhong unexpectedly tore through the Posuo World and abruptly appeared in front of her. He raised his fist high and slammed it down fiercely on her face.


    Bang!


    This punch sent Jing Po flying out directly.


    This turn of events shocked everyone to the core.


    "Looks like they still don''t know about the glorious martial exploits of this fellow Xuan Zhong. That fatty has proven to be an existence not even Ao Gu can suppress.


    If they forcibly take the Palace of Life and Death from Yang Ji today, and these two brothers settle their accounts in the autumn, it''s probably not going to be pretty," murmured the Tribulation Immortal, furrowing his brow as he fell into deep thought.


    Boom!


    Just as Xuan Zhong was about to pursue his advantage, he was suddenly blasted away.


    When he looked again, four people had appeared. Four Red Dust Immortals stood in front with cold expressions, their presence intertwining to form a powerful force that surged toward Xuan Zhong with overwhelming pressure.


    "You little rascal, you dared to attack me!" Jing Po went into a frenzy, shrieking sharply, "Strike together, suppress these brothers here and now. Even if Elder Wuji himself turns up, he won''t be able to save them!"


    "Thinking you can outnumber us?" Xuan Zhong was not the least bit scared and turned to Yang Ji, "Junior brother, call for backup!"


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 Chapter 242 Winning People Over with Virtue, The Dominant Xuan Zhong

    "Junior Brother, have they arrived yet?" Xuan Zhong turned his head and asked."The ancestors should be on their way here!" Yang Ji replied.


    "Very well, once they arrive, we''ll also employ a strategy of using numbers to our advantage!" Xuan Zhong sneered coldly.


    "Stop playing coy and die!" Jing Po was raging, striding forward with the Posuo World transforming into a long whip behind her, lashing out through the air with boundless might, as if it were a pillar supporting the heavens, crushing the void and seeking to obliterate the two men with the entire strength of the Inner World.


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    He didn''t dodge, just watched.


    Xuan Zhong sneered coldly, about to make his move, when a shocking explosion sound transmitted over, and they saw that the whip formed from the Inner World by Jing Po was shattered in an instant.


    At the end of the void where the whip had crushed through, two figures were now standing in empty space.


    These two individuals were immensely powerful, both Red Dust Immortals. One of them had even made Xuan Zhong''s expression grow solemn as he secretly transmitted, "Junior Brother, this person is somewhat extraordinary. The aura he emits is as strong as Ao Gu''s, truly a peerless powerhouse among the Red Dust Immortals."


    "Senior Brother, this is the Master Mo Taixu I told you about!" Yang Ji transmitted back.


    "So he is the number one powerhouse from the Realm of Extreme Void, Mo Taixu?" Xuan Zhong sized him up, feeling the urge to exchange a few moves with him.


    "Yes, he is Mo Taixu. As for the person next to him, that is our Second Senior Brother, Cang Jie!"


    Yang Ji had already anticipated the current situation while retrieving the Palace of Life and Death. Before coming out, he had notified Mo Taixu with a Communication Talisman.


    For Big Senior Brother Mo Taixu, he had more of an attitude of providing an opportunity, rather than leveraging his strength.


    After all, top-tier Immortal Techniques aren''t easily obtained.


    This time, a top-tier Immortal Technique was laid out before him, and it was even one with the volume of a Great Immortal Technique, calling it a colossal opportunity was no exaggeration.


    Senior Brother acted out of both sentiment and self-interest in coming to help, which did not surprise Yang Ji.


    What did surprise him was that Second Senior Brother Cang Jie had also arrived, especially since he had not sent a message because Cang Jie had mentioned he was aspiring to become a Red Dust Immortal.


    It seemed he must have succeeded.


    "Haha, Little Junior Brother, I heard from Senior Brother that you have a top-tier Immortal Technique in your hands, and it''s the volume of a Great Immortal Technique at that. I simply couldn''t wait for an invitation. You wouldn''t blame me, right?" Cang Jie turned around, smiling at Yang Ji.


    "Congratulations to Senior Brother for successfully breaking through to the Red Dust Immortal. I''m too grateful for Senior Brother''s assistance to even mention blame!" Yang Ji called out with a laugh.


    "Haha, don''t worry, Junior Brother. With Big Senior Brother and me here, they won''t be able to hurt you!" Cang Jie said confidently, smiling.


    "How arrogant! Can''t hurt you? Today, all of you will die!" Jing Po shouted fiercely.


    "Mo Taixu, do you intend to meddle in this affair? You might be strong, but it''s hard to fight against overwhelming numbers. The two of you probably aren''t up to the task!" Naihe Ancestor said with a threatening tone.


    "Is that so? What if we join in?" Suddenly, five streaks of light flew over from the horizon, and in the blink of an eye, they materialized into five figures in the void.


    It was the five elders of Xian Ding Sect.


    "All five of you old men coming out in force, aren''t you afraid that someone might plunder your nest? Your Pillar of Creation, I reckon there are quite a few who covet it," Ming Tu Ancestor said with a sinister tone.


    "Whoever dares to steal our sect''s Pillar of Creation, they might as well stop living because our sect will use all connections to have him killed!" Fan Haiming, the scholarly elder, spoke.


    "Are you all determined to get involved in this matter?" Naihe Ancestor asked somberly.


    "If you wish to act against my disciple, Yang Ji, I''m afraid we will have to step in," Liu Bingwen, the imposing elder from Xian Ding Sect, stated firmly.


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    "Haha, we''re all acquaintances here. Why must things be so stiff? Don''t you agree?" Wan Jie, the old man, chuckled, trying to mediate, "Young Brother Yang, why don''t you speak up and see what can be done? Surely you also don''t want everyone to fight over you to the death."


    With this one sentence, he pushed Yang Ji to the brink, implying that Yang Ji was the root cause of this disaster.


    "How about this? I can return the Palace of Life and Death back to the Life and Death Realm, but I have a condition. You cannot take the Palace of Life and Death for yourselves. My companions present here will be undisturbed by you when they contemplate Immortal Techniques in the Life and Death Realm for the next ten thousand years.


    After ten thousand years, whether or not Immortal Techniques are comprehended, we will no longer inquire about it, and the Palace of Life and Death will belong to you forever!"


    "How about that?"


    Yang Ji looked toward the six Star Brigand Kings.


    "Very well, very well! This solution is a fair compromise. Let''s settle it this way!" Wan Jie immediately said.


    The others, Naihe Ancestor, Ming Tu Elder, Naihe Ancestor, and Leng Su Elder, exchanged glances. Although they frowned, they had inwardly conceded.


    Only Jing Po had Frenzy manifesting above her head as she yelled fiercely, "This is our Immortal Technique. Why should we share it with you? What qualification do you have to contemplate it for ten thousand years? Don''t even think about it!"


    "So, you want to fight, is that it?" Xuan Zhong sneered coldly, "We didn''t come here intending to bully with numbers; we just wanted to show that we have the strength, but we don''t rely on it. We win over others with virtue."


    "My Junior Brother''s proposal is already quite humane, yet you are too stubborn to agree. If it really comes down to a fight, you will end up with nothing in the end."


    "If you want to start a fight, I alone am enough."


    "In the Life and Death Realm, my Junior Brother crushed all your disciples, and now I too can take on all of you single-handedly."

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    "Boy, your audacity astounds me! A mere Nine Tribulations Immortal dares to be so reckless. Truly ignorant of what''s good for you. Killing you would require just myself!" Jing Po''s intent to kill soared to the heavens, her face twisted with fury."Ahem, how about this? Let us decide the outcome with one battle. If we lose, we will proceed as Young Brother Yang suggests. If we win, the ownership of the Palace of Life and Death belongs to us. What say you?" An old man of myriad calamities suddenly spoke up, laughing in such a manner.


    The old man of myriad calamities was a shrewd one, and immediately exchanged views with the other Star Brigand Kings through secret messages.


    "Fellows, Jing Po is a Red Dust Immortal, immensely strong. Xuan Zhong is but a Nine Tribulations Immortal. There''s absolutely no suspense about the outcome of this battle. Jing Po making a move would also serve to firmly suppress Xuan Zhong, crushing his momentum and venting our frustrations, don''t you think?"


    "I think it''s feasible!"


    "Jing Po, could we trouble you to make a move this time?"


    The remaining four Star Brigand Kings exchanged glances, all finding the method agreeable. Win or lose, they stood to lose nothing and would still be able to comprehend the Immortal Techniques.


    It was just that sharing their own understanding for others to study displeased them, but it was better than having it taken by force.


    "Very well! Let me be the one to cut down this young Xuan Zhong!" Jing Po voiced her consent with a grim face through secret message.


    Once the old man of myriad calamities heard Jing Po''s agreement, his heart was full of joy. Now that both sides were appeased, he quickly conveyed his thoughts to Yang Ji and Xuan Zhong, "Elder Xuan, Young Brother Yang, this is as far as this old brother can mediate. Jing Po has no idea of Elder Xuan''s prowess. You just go ahead and suppress her fiercely."


    Yang Ji chuckled inwardly, unable to help but admire the cunning of the old man of myriad calamities.


    An exchange of glances with Xuan Zhong amounted to an agreement between them.


    "Good, since Elder Xuan has nodded his agreement, then enter the Life and Death Realm to fight. If one dies there, they can still be revived in the outside world, so consider it a contest," said the old man of myriad calamities.


    "Come, let me slay you inside!" Xuan Zhong beckoned Jing Po with a curl of his finger, then tore through the dimensional barrier and flew into the Life and Death Realm.


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    "Boy, let''s see how you die!" Jing Po, laughing out of extreme anger, flung her sleeves and followed him into it.


    "Boy, die!" Jing Po was vicious to the extreme, launching the first attack like a crazed old woman, tearing through time and space. Suddenly, a ring-shaped wave appeared in the sky, pressing down on Xuan Zhong with the force of the Nine Heavens.


    In the blink of an eye, she was already in front of him.


    Such fast speed, like lightning, disregarding space, heading straight for him.


    Although an old woman, her arms were like war blades, comparable to a pair of Dao treasures, chopping down heavily at Xuan Zhong.


    Worthy of being a Red Dust Immortal, her move seemed simple and devoid of flair, but in reality, it contained endless Divine Skills, a complexity simplified to its essence.


    Just the first move revealed a combat strength that could frighten many.


    And the most terrifying part was Jing Po''s displayed momentum, like a dragon piercing through clouds and sea, carrying the force of the vast sky upon her, seemingly with boundless follow-through. If one dodged, they would only end up perpetually on the defensive, thoroughly suppressed by Jing Po, losing to the overwhelming force, and ultimately facing defeat.


    Someone else might retreat from such a pressing move, but what kind of person was Xuan Zhong? A favored son of heaven, he had no intention of dodging at all.


    Facing the mighty momentum of Jing Po, he scoffed coldly, his right fist clenched fiercely, divine power exploding from his body like a falling star. Without dodge or avoidance, he met Jing Po''s attack head-on with a punch.


    Boom!


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    Xuan Zhong''s punch pierced through Jing Po''s palms and landed on her chest, while Jing Po''s palms, likewise, swept past Xuan Zhong''s fist and both slammed onto his shoulders.


    Fist met palm.


    No fancy tricks, no avoidance, just a clash of raw power.


    The seemingly crude fight was, in truth, rife with lethal intent and filled with endless Dao Principles.


    Both parties'' full array of Divine Skills were condensed into their fists and palms, turning decay into magic, and magic into utmost simplicity.


    Xuan Zhong''s shoulders blasted apart on the spot as he was sent flying backward, while Jing Po''s chest shattered just the same, and she too was sent flying.


    In the first exchange, both retreated simultaneously, equally matched.


    Xuan Zhong stood in the void, his body shook, and his shattered shoulders instantaneously regenerated.


    On this side, Jing Po, as a Red Dust Immortal with immense strength and rapid recovery, her chest swiftly healed, and in the blink of an eye, she was also unscathed.


    Seeing this, Xuan Zhong showed no surprise, while Jing Po, on the other hand, was quite shocked inside, "How is it possible that this brat, only a Nine Tribulations Immortal, has a recovery power that could even surpass a Red Dust Immortal, and even goes beyond that?"


    The stronger Xuan Zhong appeared, the greater the murderous intent within Jing Po''s heart grew.


    "Come again!"


    Jing Po screeched, her appearance that of an old crone, but her method of fighting was extremely fierce. Her palms pulled violently, and a Dao Principle erupted from her.


    Instantly, the Dao Principle turned into a grey dragon shadow, entwining around her arms, poised to strike.


    It was actually the Lunar Divine Beast, the Dragon of Nine Yin from the Posuo World!


    Roar!


    Jing Po sent the Dragon of Nine Yin charging forth with a howl that tore through heaven and earth, grazing the void and leaving a long trail of dragon''s path, swiftly rushing a myriad of zhang, reaching Xuan Zhong in an instant, lunging straight at him.


    Xuan Zhong could feel the terror contained within the Dragon of Nine Yin, and considering Jing Po''s extraordinary cultivation - higher than his own - he dared not be negligent or overly confident at this moment; his right fist gathered Dao Principles and unleashed a fist shadow, directly colliding with the Dragon of Nine Yin.


    Roar!


    Boom!


    An explosion resounded, shaking all directions of the heavens, the might terrifying.


    In their second clash, Xuan Zhong and Jing Po again fought to a standstill, neither superior nor inferior.

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    Jing Po, as a Red Dust Immortal, could not overpower her enemy, and her heart was filled with extreme annoyance and shame.She broke through the air with extreme speed and attacked again, pushing forward with both palms, and three Nine Yin Dragon Shadows lunged forward, taking shape.


    Roar!


    The three Dragons of Nine Yin roared across the sky, not only increasing in number but also in power by several times, their claws bared and teeth flashing, a mere sweep of their grey bodies emanated a force capable of shattering time and space.


    Xuan Zhong narrowed his eyes and kept hammering away with his Dao fists.


    Bang!


    Bang!


    Bang!


    Under the relentless barrage of Dao fists, the Nine Yin Dragon Shadows crumbled into nothingness.


    Roar!


    Just as he halted his assault, Xuan Zhong heard the booming roar of the dragons again. On looking up, he saw twelve Nine Yin Dragon Shadows charging at him with an even more monstrous and tragic momentum, as if they were endless, no matter how many he shattered, they seemed to double and attack anew. Despite the puzzlement, Xuan Zhong still raised his fists to confront them.


    "Is this the only move you''ve got?"


    Xuan Zhong sneered coldly, his body shone brightly, and he swung his fists, launching countless shadows of punches.


    Boom! Boom! Boom... Boom!


    At the peak of his form, Xuan Zhong was unstoppable, with the flick of his fingers capable of obliterating stars.


    The twelve Dragons of Nine Yin could not shake him in the least, and after twelve punches, one for each dragon, the twelve Dragons of Nine Yin were completely obliterated.


    After shattering the twelve Nine Yin Dragon Shadows, Xuan Zhong''s expression did not change, sensing that after these twelve dragons, there might be even more of them appearing.


    And indeed, he was right.


    Roar!


    Twenty-four Dragons of Nine Yin emerged, greater in number and in force. Xuan Zhong frowned slightly, seemingly having an inkling of what was coming.


    With nothing more than a cold laugh in his heart, he continued to throw fists and punch out countless shadows of his fists to counter and extinguish the Nine Yin Dragon Shadows.


    Five waves.


    Xuan Zhong had already endured five consecutive waves of attacks, and with each wave, Jing Po''s Nine Yin Dragon Shadows doubled in number and power from the previous one.


    If this situation continued to develop, there would likely be a sixth, a seventh wave, and even an eighth, ninth, tenth... increasing infinitely.


    Sure enough, just as Xuan Zhong had speculated, the Dragons of Nine Yin roamed around Jing Po''s body.


    Seeing forty-eight Dragons of Nine Yin swoop in, Xuan Zhong firmly believed that after he smashed these forty-eight, ninety-six more would likely appear, and even more after that, each becoming more powerful.


    "Force?" Xuan Zhong spoke out.


    "Exactly, force. This Immortal Technique is called World Extinguishing, a force that accumulates steadily, growing ever stronger, capable of obliterating worlds," Jing Po declared with an arrogant gaze.


    "World Extinguishing? You certainly don''t lack for confidence!" Xuan Zhong replied with a scoff.


    "The force has risen, the great heavenly force locks in space and time, you have nowhere to hide, nowhere to run." Jing Po spoke in a cold voice.


    "Who said I want to evade, who said I want to flee?" Xuan Zhong''s breath surged wildly within him, resounding with a whistling sound, his body standing tall as if it was a pillar holding up the sky, "While the force is indeed great, it is man-made. I will stand right here and take on all of your force; let''s see how you plan to crush me."


    "Very well, very well! The younger generation is indeed fearsome!" Jing Po laughed furiously in response to such disdain from a Nine Tribulations Immortal, "Once my force begins, it is endless and unstoppable. I wonder how many waves you can withstand?"


    Roar!


    As the words were spoken, forty-eight Dragons of Nine Yin, wielding the power to tear stars and extinguish suns, came barreling forward.


    Xuan Zhong raised a single palm, with Dao Principles flowing between his fingers, forming a fist.


    In an instant, an overwhelming force erupted from Xuan Zhong''s body, surging into his right fist.


    Facing the forty-eight Dragons of Nine Yin, he unleashed a punch filled with this tremendous force.


    Whoosh!


    The void split open, and a huge fist shadow tore across the heavens, possessing the power to break the void and shatter the universe.


    Behind him, Xuan Zhong did not stop, but continued to swing his fists, sending countless fist shadows into the vast one in front, and in a blink, he had thrown countless punches.


    The already enormous fist shadow grew even larger, obscuring the sky and resembling the hanging stars.


    At this moment, Jing Po realized that this massive fist harbored endlessly terrifying power, and as Xuan Zhong continued to reinforce it, it grew more and more fearsome, to the point that the approaching Dragons of Nine Yin would shatter upon contact.


    It was almost a crushing defeat!


    What Immortal Technique is this?


    Jing Po''s murky old eyes suddenly tightened, she immediately pushed her Immortal Technique to the limit, and struck out with ninety-six Nine Yin Dragon Shadows, bombarding the massive fist shadow.


    But they shattered upon contact.


    Jing Po was shocked, as if she had realized something, and suddenly exclaimed, "Is this ''force'' as well?"


    "You''re right, you have force, I too have force. To break force with force, let''s see who''s stronger!" Xuan Zhong roared lowly, once again launching countless fist shadows.


    Jing Po bellowed in rage and, in an instant, struck out with three hundred and eighty-four Dragons of Nine Yin, each one ten thousand zhang in size, converging together, capable of piercing the heavens, but in front of the vast fist shadow, the three hundred and eighty-four Dragons of Nine Yin seemed as fragile as little snakes, like moths to a flame, failing to shake the massive fist shadow, instead shattering themselves.


    "How is this possible? Your gathered force is stronger than mine?"


    Jing Po was astonished and angry, her fighting spirit exploding to the extreme in her heart. With a shake of her body, her aura soared to its limit, her Divine Skills erupted again, and she spat out one thousand five hundred thirty-six Dragons of Nine Yin in one breath.


    One thousand five hundred thirty-six Dragons of Nine Yin, each with the terrifying force to shatter the heavens and blast the earth.


    Boom!


    The fist shadow, charged with infinite ''force,'' collided with the Nine Yin Dragon Shadows.


    Heaven and earth fell silent, the sun and the moon lost their light, as a destructive breath of terror burst forth, the void collapsed inch by inch, the land cracked inch by inch, sweeping across the eight directions of the heavens, obliterating tens of millions of miles.


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    Xuan Zhong''s punch and Jing Po''s Immortal Technique fiercely collided, creating such a terrifying scene of destruction, truly alarming.


    Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud!


    Jing Po reeled back ten thousand zhang, while Xuan Zhong only retreated a thousand zhang.


    "How... how is this possible?" Jing Po''s eyes were bloodshot, and her heart trembled, unable to accept this fact.


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    "Ah, it''s impossible!" She let out a sharp, intense scream within her heart, refusing to accept the truth.

 Chapter 243 Slaying Jing Po, Xuan Zhong the Invincible

    "Kid!"Jing Po went mad, her gray pupils revealing a wild and ferocious light, with murderous energy soaring into the sky.


    "Damn brat, I want you dead!"


    Boom?


    An infuriated Jing Po reached out with a large hand, shattering the void of heaven and earth wherever it passed.


    Bang!


    Xuan Zhong''s right fist punched straight forward, without any fancy techniques. It was the most ordinary, most direct punch, but this punch had the power to turn decay into something miraculous, containing boundless Dao Principles.


    Boom!


    A loud noise thundered, shaking heaven and earth. Xuan Zhong''s fist directly blasted Jing Po''s outreaching hand into dispersal within the void.


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    The violent power surged out in all directions, with the void collapsing and shockwaves rolling down from the sky, shaking the ground as well.


    "Ahhh..."


    Jing Po wailed like a vengeful spirit, her aura skyrocketing, her body surrounded by a fierce, dominating gloom.


    "Hmph!"


    Xuan Zhong didn''t say anything. Although the opponent was Red Dust Immortal, exuding an imposing aura, he was unafraid. He stepped through the void, advancing towards Jing Po.


    He, merely a Nine Tribulations Immortal, stepped over the aura spread by Red Dust Immortal and took the initiative to approach her, revealing an invincible demeanor.


    Seeing this scene, silence fell all around, and outside the Life and Death Realm, everyone watching the battle held their breath, not daring to speak.


    Jing Po''s eyes grew even darker, the aura emanating from her becoming more terrifying and chilling, spreading a solemn cold within tens of thousands of miles, as though the end of days was approaching.


    "Kill!"


    She let out a sharp scream, demonstrating Immortal Technique and her form grew immensely tall. She cast the Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, stretching out a hand and smashing it down towards Xuan Zhong.


    This Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth mobilized the power of a part of heaven and earth, borrowing the momentum of Posuo World to enhance itself. Jing Po''s enormous palm was like a swath of heaven itself, crushing down from above.


    "You have your Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth, and I have mine!"


    Xuan Zhong bellowed, his Dao force overwhelming the Nine Heavens and depths of earth, shaking the void. His form rapidly grew taller, transforming into an invincible War God, displaying an invincible might.


    Boom!


    Xuan Zhong''s fist, as vast as a star, blasted forth, shattering the void. Jing Po''s hand was instantly exploded, spraying blood in all directions.


    Xuan Zhong himself was forced back by this overwhelming force descending from the heavens.


    Jing Po''s face darkened, and upon seeing her own blood dripping, she screamed, "With my blood, I summon the yin spirits!"


    Being Red Dust Immortal, her blood contained terrifying powers. With her blood, she summoned yin spirits, instantly causing the wind to surge and ghosts to wail as Yin energy billowed.


    Jing Po''s black hair swiftly turned white, her face growing increasingly grotesque, as resentment gathered around her, becoming thicker and more concentrated. The resentment soon formed two huge Kings of Resentful Spirits, who bizarrely emitted the aura of Red Dust Immortal.


    "Red Dust Immortal level resentful spirits? The resentment of True Immortals before their death? Interesting!" said Xuan Zhong indifferently.


    "Resentful spirits, merge with blood, kill!" Jing Po fused her dripping blood with sorcery into the resentful spirits, suddenly endowing them with consciousness and seemingly reviving some of their past memories.


    Sensing something through the blood medium, Jing Po immediately threw two Superior Dao Artifacts towards them.


    The two massive resentful spirits each wielded Magical Treasures, striking towards Xuan Zhong.


    Swish!


    One of the humanoid resentful spirits swung a long spear, and once the Divine Spear was unleashed, the heavens and earth were instantly enveloped by an extremely fierce yin wind.


    The howling yin wind ground countless stars within the cosmos to dust in the void.


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    Before the spear could strike, Xuan Zhong attacked of his own volition, traversing the void and charging directly into the yin wind before punching out and sending the Divine Spear within the wind flying away in disarray.


    "This..."


    The humanoid resentful spirit, seemingly remembering something from its past life, displayed shock and anger in its eyes. It seemed to express disbelief that a mere Nine Tribulations Immortal could contend against a Red Dust Immortal wielding a Superior Dao Artifact¡ªhow could that be possible?


    Before the resentful spirit could recover from its shock, Xuan Zhong had already appeared before it, giving it a grinning smile¡ª the smile of the Reaper.


    The resentful spirit, angered and still carrying the demeanor of a Red Dust Immortal from its former life, seemed not to have grasped the situation.


    As it was about to rage!


    Thud!


    Xuan Zhong''s fist pierced through the resentful spirit, making its blood-crafted body utterly translucent.


    "You..."


    The resentful spirit felt its life swiftly ebbing away. The power of Xuan Zhong''s punch, filled with numerous destructive Dao Principles, had shattered its memories. The light in the eyes of the resentful spirit gradually dimmed.


    Boom!


    With a shake of his fist, Xuan Zhong obliterated the form of the resentful spirit, and its essence vanished with a gust of yin wind.


    The other resentful spirit, witnessing this scene, involuntarily shrank its pupils, seemingly recalling some of its past life memories and revealing a strong desire to live. Without fighting, it immediately turned and fled.


    Huh?


    Xuan Zhong paused for a moment.


    Jing Po was also taken aback but then her face darkenened as she yelled, "I summoned you here, and you dare flee without fighting? Die!"


    With a grasp of her hand, the fleeing resentful spirit let out a scream as its body collapsed. Jing Po reabsorbed the blood that had reshaped its flesh, then a beam of yin light shot out, dissipating its spirit.


    "These little tricks are useless. Show me your real skills," Xuan Zhong advanced towards Jing Po.


    At this point, Jing Po had already taken out a Magical Treasure, a black iron rod, between her fingers.

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    Huh! S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Jing Po was extremely ferocious, swinging her rod directly at Xuan Zhong''s head. On the black iron rod, ancient Dao runes emerged, weaving into mysterious Dao momentum and drawing upon the infinite Power of the Great Dao.


    Empowered by the Power of the Great Dao, Jing Po''s combat strength surged.


    "Immortal Artifact?"


    Xuan Zhong sensed an extremely powerful aura emanating from the black iron rod, which billowed out, giving the swing of the rod by Jing Po a terrifying momentum that seemed capable of crushing the heavens and the earth.


    "Not right, it''s just a Semi-Immortal Instrument!"


    Xuan Zhong''s eyebrows furrowed as he stepped on the void and instantly disappeared from the spot.


    Boom!


    The black iron rod slammed down, and where Xuan Zhong had just been instantly turned into a realm of Chaos and nothingness, everything obliterated, leaving nothing behind.


    "Such formidable power!" Xuan Zhong was secretly alarmed.


    "Die!"


    Jing Po roared furiously, and as she channeled all her strength into the black iron rod, it radiated an extremely terrifying energy fluctuation.


    Bang!


    Jing Po swung the black iron rod with all her might, smashing it directly towards Xuan Zhong. There were no fancy techniques, only the most direct attack, aiming to annihilate the opponent with absolute strength.


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    "To think you possess such a Magical Treasure, your fortune is not small," Xuan Zhong exclaimed. However, he quickly regained his composure and said with a smile, "I practice the Xian Gang Divine Skill, my physique is unmatched, always subduing others with my fists, my body itself is a formidable weapon. Today, I will withstand your Semi-Immortal Instrument with my body, watch carefully."


    Dao Principles operated, and Xuan Zhong pushed his Immortal Body to the extreme. An intensely sharp aura burst forth from within him, like a Humanoid Weapon, giving off an indestructible feeling.


    Xuan Zhong stepped forward and began to battle with Jing Po barehanded.


    "Seeking death!" Jing Po was infuriated by such disdain, wielding the Semi-Immortal Instrument.


    A hard smash ground a vast expanse of the void to dust, but Xuan Zhong caught it with his crossed hands. Sparks flew everywhere, and it only blasted his bones to pieces. With his terrifying vitality, he quickly recovered.


    "Your body can actually withstand my Semi-Immortal Instrument!"


    Jing Po was extremely shocked. Her Lifebound Magic Treasure was extremely powerful, cultivated for tens of thousands of years, and it had become in tune with her will, capable of increasing her strength several times over. Yet, one blow was only enough to blast the bones of the man before her... that was all!


    "How can your flesh be so strong...what monster are you...and what sort of body-cultivation technique is Xian Gang Divine Skill?"


    Jing Po was truly shaken. This was the first time she had encountered someone with such a powerful physique, able to withstand a Semi-Immortal Instrument with their flesh alone, which was terrifying.


    If she couldn''t defeat him before, that was still acceptable, but now, even with a Semi-Immortal Instrument, she couldn''t kill him, and that was truly frightening.


    Not only was she shocked, but even the Red Dust Immortals who were watching the battle were greatly surprised.


    Xuan Zhong''s strength far exceeded their imagination.


    "Again!"


    Xuan Zhong roared, Jing Po''s blow had hurt him, his hands were crushed to dust, but in a split second, he recovered and charged back into battle.


    "Boom!"


    No more words were spoken, he let his fists do the talking.


    Xuan Zhong''s right fist turned into a radiant sun, bursting forth with strong light and heat, emitting an extremely firm and strong fluctuation as he smashed towards Jing Po.


    The overwhelming power of the punch swept through the heaven and earth; such strength was the most direct display, without any fuss. At Xuan Zhong''s level of cultivation, he no longer needed cunning tricks to win.


    Within his fists was the concentration of all kinds of techniques, a myriad of Divine Skills.


    "Rumble..."


    The world shook as Xuan Zhong''s fist, like a scorching sun crossing the sky, demonstrated invincible fighting strength, shocking heaven and earth. With one punch, the world seemed to shatter, the universe ready to invert.


    Swish!


    Jing Po did not wish to clash head-on with Xuan Zhong; his body was too robust, able to withstand a Semi-Immortal Instrument. Dark energy surged from her body, and then she vanished instantaneously, entering the void.


    Bang!


    Where Jing Po had been, Xuan Zhong''s punch exploded, instantly turning it into a region of Chaos and nothingness, even the Primal Chaos Energy was beaten out.


    His Dao was the Dao of utmost strength, his fists were the Dao Principles themselves.


    Although Jing Po was shocked by Xuan Zhong''s incredibly strong physique, she currently had the upper hand, still able to crush his bones with her Semi-Immortal Instrument.


    However, she didn''t engage in direct combat, changing her strategy. She turned into a black shadow, silently appearing behind Xuan Zhong, swung the black iron rod furiously, leaving behind a black line in the void, then smashing towards the back of Xuan Zhong''s head.


    The black iron rod slammed onto Xuan Zhong''s skull; blood mist exploded, blasting his entire body to pieces.


    She had succeeded?


    However, Jing Po was not pleased.


    Because the blood mist dissipated, vanishing like a bubble.


    Xuan Zhong''s figure appeared to the side. The Xuan Zhong that Jing Po had just shattered with a swing of her rod was merely an afterimage, not his true body.


    "A mighty Tribulation Immortal actually resorts to stealth attacks!" Xuan Zhong mocked.


    "Boy, how many kinds of Dao Principles have you mastered?" Jing Po was shocked in her heart. The young man before her had shown too many Goals, just the ones she sensed numbered five, and each was extremely powerful, reaching the level of a Nine Tribulations Immortal.


    "You guess!" Xuan Zhong said with a slight smile. The next moment, his figure eerily disappeared from the spot, appearing beside Jing Po. Then, his right hand transformed into a blade, slashing diagonally toward her neck, intending to execute her on the spot.

 Chapter 243 Slaying Jing Po, Xuan Zhong the Invincible_3

    "Way of the Void? Watch me destroy the void!"Jing Po, sharp as ever, sensed the disturbance and swung her black iron staff, smashing towards Xuan Zhong''s giant hand.


    Bang!


    Xuan Zhong was sent flying by the strike, the rebound force was extremely powerful, causing Jing Po to stagger backward as well.


    The two clashed repeatedly in combat, throwing blows that darkened the sky and dimmed the earth.


    Ever since Jing Po took out the Semi-Immortal Instrument, she had gained the upper hand.


    Although Xuan Zhong kept getting injured, his recovery rate was astonishing, and the stalemate between the two ended up as a draw.


    Jing Po was infuriated, as her opponent, albeit slightly weaker, simply would not die, leaving her at her wit''s end.


    "We''ve played around long enough, time to end this!" Xuan Zhong steadied himself in the void, his gaze suddenly becoming sharp, as he unleashed a top Immortal Technique. Dao principles surged around him, Immortal Light soared to the skies, and his realm was momentarily elevated, breaking into the Red Dust Immortal level.


    Boom!


    A mighty force burst forth from within him, and his strength surged instantly.


    With a swing of his hand, vast swathes of the void were annihilated, and with a stamp of his foot, the earth cracked for thousands of miles, the heavens and earth both trembling.


    Jing Po''s face changed drastically, shocked by the sudden eruption of Xuan Zhong''s strength: "You... You''ve ascended to Red Dust Immortal? No, what Immortal Technique are you using?"


    "The Immortal Technique that will claim your life!" Xuan Zhong said with a cold laugh.


    "Even if you have temporarily entered the realm of Red Dust Immortal... with the Semi-Immortal Instrument in my hand, I am invincible!" Jing Po shouted angrily, how could this guy still act so arrogant in front of her?


    This was something she couldn''t accept, she laughed in her fury, and then a strong surge of yin energy enveloped her, as the Posuo World behind her began to tremble.


    Rumble!


    The entire heaven and earth vibrated, as Jing Po connected her Inner World to the real Posuo World, emitting terrifying fluctuations all around her.


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    Empowered by boundless strength, Jing Po swung her staff, aiming to crush Xuan Zhong to death with a single blow.


    "Is this the power of a Red Dust Immortal? Indeed, very strong, I''m very much looking forward to reaching this realm," Xuan Zhong said with a slight smile, basking in the surge of his newfound strength, completely disregarding Jing Po''s attack until the moment her staff came crashing down. Then, he looked up and grinned, "That was just a warm-up.


    Now, let me show you the true might of a Red Dust Immortal!"


    Boom!


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    The power in this punch was terrifying; wherever it passed, space-time collapsed, and everything was obliterated.


    Jing Po swung the Semi-Immortal Instrument, but before she could even touch Xuan Zhong''s fist, the black iron staff was sent flying by the ripples of power.


    The unrelenting force of the iron fist crashed into Jing Po''s horrified old face, and with a loud bang, she was blasted into a mist of blood.


    All signs of life were extinguished.


    She was killed on the spot.


    The might of a single punch was fearsome to such an extent!


    To have blown up a Red Dust Immortal with one punch was inconceivable, causing a tremor in the hearts of all who saw it.


    "What Immortal Technique did this kid use? He was able to temporarily break into the Red Dust Immortal realm, how is that possible?"


    The group of Star Brigand Kings watching from the outside were shocked, and what shook them even more was the fact that Jing Po, whose power was not much different from theirs, had been killed by a single punch. Did this mean that Xuan Zhong''s punch could also kill them?


    This was all happening in the Life and Death Realm.


    If it were the outside world!


    Then... The four Star Brigand Kings exchanged glances and couldn''t help but feel a chill down their spines.


    Witnessing this scene, even the old Wan Jie, who knew of Xuan Zhong''s strength, was taken aback, thinking to himself, "This chunky guy... No wonder even Ao Gu, who wielded the eight Buddhist prayer beads, couldn''t kill him. This guy is simply monstrous. How many Dao Principles has he fused into that punch?"

 Chapter 244 Why Top Mahayana is Strong, Wuji Immortal Scripture Obtained

    Jing Po was killed with a single punch, and the attacker was merely a Nine Tribulations Immortal, which was quite inconceivable.This battle had given the Star Brigand Kings a tremendous shock.


    Once more looking towards Xuan Zhong who had emerged by tearing through the boundary wall, a rare solemnity filled the depths of everyone''s eyes.


    If a Nine Tribulations Immortal could kill a Red Dust Immortal, what would happen if he were to break through to become a Red Dust Immortal himself?


    How many Dao Calamities had this person actually slain to be so formidable?


    This was a heavy question on everyone''s mind.


    Even Buddha Child was incredibly curious, sending a telepathic message, "Big brother, how many Dao Calamities has your senior brother slain? A Nine Tribulations Immortal killing a Red Dust Immortal is too extraordinary."


    "Twelve!" Yang Ji responded.


    "Twelve? Doesn''t that mean he has surpassed ordinary talents of the Immortal Realm and reached the third-level Dao Child?" Buddha Child was astonished.


    "Xuan Ye, the Supreme Immortal King, has already forged his own path. As his successor, my senior brother naturally inherits all his fortunes. It''s not surprising that he can slay twelve Dao Calamities."


    Yang Ji looked at Xuan Zhong with envy, "My senior brother''s Inner World has already expanded to 150,000 zhang in width, and his Primordial Spirit has condensed forty strands of Holy Light. His foundation is far more profound than that of an average Red Dust Immortal!"


    "Compared to such a blessed genius, my foundation is far inferior."


    "You sure know how to be modest, kid. You''ve slain no less than twenty-seven Dao Calamities, including the Destiny Tribulation. With such a foundation, you''re close to the Ancestor of Origin.


    If it were known, it would send shockwaves through the Immortal Realm, and countless Dominators would come out of seclusion to fight over taking you on as a disciple," Rail Wooden Box said, snickering, "But whether this is fortune or misfortune, it''s hard to say!"


    "I don''t need a Dominator to take me as a disciple because I will eventually become one!" Yang Ji declared confidently.


    "If it were the past, I would have thought you were bragging. But now, hehe! It''s good that you choose not to reveal this. After all, Destiny Tribulation matters are significant. If it draws the attention of Dominators, they might see it as a blessing, but worse, you could end up as someone''s research subject, completely dissected. By then, whether you''d still be yourself is questionable!"


    Rail Wooden Box sneered, "After all, there are rumors that by comprehending destiny, one can comprehend the true Origin."


    "It seems those Dominators would be very interested in the Origin!"


    "If what the senior says is true, doesn''t that put my big brother in a terrible position? If those powerful beings discerned that my big brother has slain the Destiny Tribulation and take away his Dao Fruits for themselves, wouldn''t that mean he has worked for the benefit of others?" Buddha Child frowned. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "From the moment I slew the Destiny Tribulation, no one in the world could divine my fate. My destiny belongs to me and resides solely in the present. The past and the future are all blurred; no one can predict it, not even the Ancestor of Origin!" Yang Ji stood out proudly, speaking indifferently.


    "No one can predict it? That powerful?" Buddha Child was taken aback.


    "Yes! I am a man of destiny; others cannot divine my fate!" Yang Ji, wielding the Destiny''s Origin, deeply comprehended all this through the Golden Finger.


    True to his words, in a distant space-time, an elder dressed in a Mystic Robe, whose eyes seemed to pierce through everything, ceaselessly formed hand seals. Mysterious Destiny Talismans emerged from his hands.


    As the seals became faster, his brows furrowed deeper, and in the end, he couldn''t help but look gravely towards the far-off distance, muttering, "His past and future are both obscured, and the present is also a blurred shadow. Can he actually block my divinations?"


    "How is that possible? I possess the Destiny Compass, and my divination methods are unparalleled. He is just a Void Refining Cultivator; why can''t I divine him? Could it be that a major figure has intervened, shielding everything about him?"


    All this remained unknown.


    "No one can divine you?" Upon hearing this, Rail Wooden Box suddenly fell into deep thought and then abruptly exclaimed, "My master once said that figures like Wuji Immortal King have held back from breaking through because they were waiting for an opportunity. Could it be, the opportunity they await is you?


    If you aren''t caught in predictions, all is possible¡ªeven if you become a Dominator, no one would know. You..."


    "Opportunity?" Yang Ji was startled and began to contemplate. "My life is my own. The will of such powerful figures is hard to gauge, and those matters aren''t something I can get involved with at the moment. But now that you''ve mentioned it, you''ve indeed given me an idea." Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire


    "By blurring everything to make myself unpredictable, I can''t help but draw suspicion."


    Saying this, Yang Ji unlocked everything that had been sealed by Destiny''s Origin, allowing his existence to be divined by others.


    "Hmm? His, his everything..." In the distant space-time, the Mystic Robe elder, casually trying his seals, was astonished to find that Yang Ji had become clear again.


    "The Realm of Extreme Void?"


    "His recent destiny..."


    Frowning, the elder pondered, "Just who is he? He gives off a supremely mysterious aura, increasingly so since the Battlefield of Inheritances. Should I make contact with him?" Suddenly, the Destiny Compass in his hands spoke up.


    The Mystic Robe elder heard it but said nothing, sinking into contemplation.


    ...


    "I''ve won now! Will you honor the agreement we made earlier?" Xuan Zhong stated with a smile, waving his sleeve.


    "You!" Jing Po turned pale, looking extremely displeased, wanting to make another move but was stopped by the Terminating Elder.


    The several Star Brigand Kings exchanged glances, saying, "Since Brother Xuan has won, we have nothing to say! We respectfully ask that Brother Yang fulfills his promise!" With that, everyone turned their attention to Yang Ji.

 Chapter 244 Why the Top Mahayana Is Strong, Wuji Immortal Scripture Obtained_2

    Yang Ji nodded and took out the Palace of Life and Death, tossing it towards the Old Tribulation Immortal."Hehe, with the palace in my hands, I will enter the Life and Death Realm now. From now on, anyone present who wishes to comprehend it can enter at any time!" The Old Tribulation Immortal said with a sly grin, tearing open the boundary of the realm and flying inside.


    A Star Brigand King also couldn''t suppress his excitement, following suit into the palace, obviously eager to comprehend the top-grade Immortal Techniques within.


    "Ancestors, First Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, if you wish to comprehend Immortal Techniques, feel free to follow them in!" Yang Ji said to the five ancestors of the Xian Ding Sect along with Mo Taixu, and Cang Jie.


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    "I''ve just made a breakthrough in Void Refining and need to find a suitable cultivation technique first. I''m not going in for the time being," Yang Ji responded.


    "A cultivation technique? With us here, why need you look any further? I will impart our sect''s revered Wuji Immortal Scripture, the ''Nine Cauldrons Taixuan Scripture'', in its entirety to you!" said the dignified elder Liu Bingwen.


    "Although ''Nine Cauldrons Taixuan Scripture'' is indeed an Immortal Scripture, it is far inferior to the ''Wuji Immortal Scripture''. Being highly praised by our Ancestral Fiend, the Wuji Immortal King, the scripture he founded must be on par with the Evil Ancestor True Scripture, far beyond other immortal family cultivation methods," the Rail Wooden Box remarked with a chuckle, tempting him.


    "Of course, if you learn the Evil Ancestor True Scripture as well, then you truly would be invincible."


    Yang Ji was well aware of its intentions but knew that it absolutely must not be released.


    Having the Wuji Immortal Scripture was enough.


    "Junior Brother, let me take you back to the sect. Although the ''Nine Cauldrons Taixuan Scripture'' is impressive, it pales in comparison to the ''Wuji Immortal Scripture''. Though I received Master Xuan Ye''s legacy, the cultivation technique I still practice is the ''Wuji Immortal Scripture''.


    My master once said, the Wuji Immortal Scripture triumphs over the ''Xuan Ye True Scripture'' that he himself had passed down," Xuan Zhong sent his message privately.


    Yang Ji understood clearly and said to the majestic elder Liu Bingwen, and the refined elder Fan Haiming, and the other ancestors, "Elders, the discipline I practice originates from the Wuji Dao Sect. Should I switch to another method mid-way, I fear it may conflict in attributes and clash in Dao energies. I plan to return to the Wuji Dao Sect once."


    "This..." The five elders exchanged glances, understanding the implications in Yang Ji''s tactful words. It was clear that he preferred the Wuji Immortal Scripture and was not interested in their ''Nine Cauldrons Taixuan Scripture''.


    Seeing a slight frown on the elders'' faces, Yang Ji added, "As a disciple of Xian Ding Sect, I am part of the sect today and for life."


    "Good! Xiao Yang, go ahead!" the refined elder nodded.


    They all had a clear understanding, although they were reluctant to admit the superiority of the ''Wuji Immortal Scripture'' over their own ''Nine Cauldrons Taixuan Scripture'', they still silently agreed for the sake of Yang Ji''s future.


    "Thank you, ancestors!" Yang Ji said, bowing deeply.


    "Farewell, everyone. We will meet again in a few hundred years," Xuan Zhong bowed to the crowd and then, taking Yang Ji with him, tore through the fabric of space, quickly departing.


    Xuan Zhong''s speed was incredible, not quite a Red Dust Immortal, but comparable.


    Traversing through the void, flying continuously, they finally arrived at the Taichu World eighty years later.


    Wuji Dao Sect.


    Nine Heavens Secret Realm.


    Upon learning of Yang Ji''s achievement as the Unparalleled Daozi, Sect Master Wuji Zi immediately summoned the top Mahayana practitioners within the sect to gather.


    "Young Yang, I heard from Brother Xuan that you have become Unparalleled Daozi? How many Dao Calamities did you slay in total?" Chun Ye, with a grin, was the first to speak.


    Having not seen each other for many years, he had actually broken through to become a Tribulation Immortal.


    Having achieved the status of Tribulation Immortal, he should have been cultivating in seclusion in the Secret Realm, preparing for the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation that happens every thousand years. Yet, he was the first to rush over upon hearing the news, which touched Yang Ji''s heart quite a bit.


    "I did not disappoint the expectations of the elder or the sect; I slew five Dao Calamities: Infinity, Time, Space, True Rigidity, and Sword Dao!" Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "My, my, what massive fortune you have, young man! Time, Space, Infinity, all slain by you?" Chun Ye gasped in amazement upon hearing this, quite shocked.


    The other elders, including Wuji Zi, were similarly moved and astonished.


    Having slain five Dao Calamities was already the pinnacle of what a genius from the Lower Realm could achieve, especially since the five he slew were all extraordinary. Such an accomplishment was truly remarkable.


    Hearing that Yang Ji slaughtered five Dao Calamities, Xuan Zhong merely smiled, knowing that the Dao Calamities slain by Yang Ji must have been far more than five; otherwise, he wouldn''t have become so powerful.


    Even when combining forces, peak Void Refining Daozi were no match for him, and he turned the tables and killed them instead.


    How strong was he? S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Young Yang, you''ve returned to cultivate a technique, haven''t you?" Chun Ye regained his composure and said with a look of satisfaction.


    "Indeed, I have returned to cultivate a technique," Yang Ji nodded.


    "Here is the Void Refining component of the Wuji Immortal Scripture''s cultivation technique, take it!" Chun Ye raised his hand, tossing a Jade Slip towards him.


    Yang Ji caught it, weighed it in his hand, and looked up, "I desire more, to obtain the subsequent techniques all at once."


    "Oh?" Chun Ye looked over.


    "Elder Brother Xuan Zhong found a temporal rift outside. Inside, the flow of time is twenty times faster than the outside world. I plan to enter for a period of seclusion to break through to the peak of Mahayana in one fell swoop," Yang Ji spoke truthfully.


    "A temporal rift? Twenty times the speed of time?" An elder frowned, "At the stage of Void Refining, one cannot simply accumulate Spiritual Energy to make a breakthrough; one also needs to comprehend the Great Dao. Closed-door cultivation might not be beneficial to your practice.


    Walking in the world, experiencing the natural variations of heaven and earth, feeling the creation of all things in the Great Dao, getting close to the Heavenly Dao, might instead make a breakthrough more accessible."

 Chapter 244 Why the Top Mahayana Is Strong, Wuji Immortal Scripture Obtained_3

    Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire"Furthermore, the strength of the Primordial Spirit is also a condition that limits the breakthrough. If the strength of the Primordial Spirit is not sufficient, one could waste precious years inside, only to squander their limited lifespan. Top-tier Mahayana, is not something you can breakthrough into just because you want to."


    "Although our sect has a top-tier Divine Refining Technique, to condense twenty-four streams of Primordial Spirit Holy Light and breakthrough to top-tier Mahayana within a limited lifespan still depends on chance. If one simply wishes to reach the state of ordinary Mahayana, then condensing twelve streams of Primordial Spirit Holy Light is an easy matter."


    Yang Ji smiled, and the Holy Light of his Primordial Spirit appeared behind his head.


    "Twenty, twenty streams?" An elder who was not very familiar with Yang Ji couldn''t help but be greatly surprised, "You just broke through to Void Refining, and you''ve already condensed twenty streams of Primordial Spirit Holy Light?"


    "Yes!" Yang Ji nodded.


    During the time at the Battlefield of Inheritances, he had already nearly condensed nineteen streams of Primordial Spirit Holy Light. Over the years, as he continuously cultivated the Humanoid Weapon, his body grew stronger, and the strength of his Primordial Spirit also increased steadily, having long reached twenty streams of Primordial Spirit Holy Light.


    With the remaining time, he was very confident that he could reach twenty-four streams of Holy Light in his Primordial Spirit when breaking through to top-tier Mahayana.


    In top-tier Mahayana, the strength of the Primordial Spirit is critical for battle control, down to the finest detail and to the utmost sharpness.


    The enshrouded pressure of the Heavenly Dao is enough to make one shiver, to strike fear and trepidation into one''s soul and spirit.


    Within the limited lifespan of Mahayana, those who condense twenty-four streams of Primordial Spirit Holy Light are bestowed with the pressure of the Heavenly Dao.


    When the Heavenly Dao pressure is integrated with Dao Principles Immortal Technique, even the same technique is much more powerful. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This is the formidable aspect of top-tier Mahayana: when they act against ordinary Mahayana, the power is overwhelmingly crushing and irresistible.


    Moreover, this pressure of the Heavenly Dao is not stagnant; as more streams of the Primordial Spirit Holy Light are condensed, the Heavenly Dao pressure likewise becomes stronger.


    Blessed with the Heavenly Dao pressure, not only is strength enhanced, but the perception of Dao Principles is also quicker. Following the Daozi, this is another important cultivation milestone.


    The strong forever remain strong, and the weak remain weak. Once the gap is created, it can never be closed. This is the harsh reality of cultivation.


    If one misses the opportunity of top-tier Mahayana, they can never again gain the blessing of the Heavenly Dao pressure.


    This is a kind of dignity, and like true inheritance and Daozi, it is also a kind of honor.


    This is the inherent sense of nobility that top-tier Mahayana have over other ordinary Mahayana.


    "Here, take these!" Wuji Zi didn''t say much and casually tossed out three Jade Slips, corresponding to the Fushion, Mahayana, and Tribulation Immortal chapters of the Wuji Immortal Scripture; apart from the True Immortal Chapter, he had handed over everything else.


    "Although Dao-level Cultivation Techniques can also ponder the Great Dao and condense Dao Principles, compared to the Immortal Scripture, the difference is immense."


    "One is the strength of the condensation of the Laws. With the same three strands of Dao Principles, those condensed with a Dao-level Cultivation Technique are like hemp ropes, while those condensed with an Immortal Scripture are like steel cables. The disparity in strength is incomparable, and the power difference is not just a little."


    "Two is the breadth of cover. The Immortal Scripture is deeper and more profound than the Dao-level Cultivation Technique, allowing one to touch upon more of the Dao and its rationale. It''s systematic and comprehensive without being vague or unclear.


    It enables a full and clear understanding of the Dao, quickening perception, and clarifying one''s path of comprehension, so one knows the avenues to pursue. This is what makes Dao comprehension faster. Generally, one won''t fall into a bottleneck in the Great Dao, unable to make the slightest progress."


    "Whereas with Dao-level Cultivation Techniques, the understanding of the Dao is limited, and when pondering the Great Dao, it''s easy to hit a bottleneck. Once there is no sudden enlightenment, one''s path in the Dao could very well come to an end."


    "The Wuji Immortal Scripture is a Supreme Immortal Scripture of immense significance, foundational to our sect. Even in the Immortal Realm, it is a rare treasure, not inferior to other Immortal Scriptures. You must keep it safe and must not pass it on to others."


    Wuji Zi instructed.


    "Disciple understands!" Yang Ji held the four Jade Slips and nodded.


    (I really had something on these past two days and had to ask for leave. My apologies. I aim to hit a million words this month, and I will update more afterward.)

 Chapter 245 True Disciple Qianqing, Embracing Bai Bi in His Arms

    With the Wuji Immortal Scripture in hand, a hint of a smile surfaced on Yang Ji''s face.After leaving the Nine Heavens Secret Realm, he headed straight for the Wenxian Heavenly Domain.


    He unleashed the Boundless Heavens and Earth, space endlessly contracting beneath his feet, and after a few steps, he appeared within the Wentian Celestial Domain.


    "Who goes there, trespassing the Heavenly Domain!" It was at this moment that a crisp, tender rebuke suddenly rang near his ear.


    A charming figure flashed before him, and a girl with an ethereal aura, pure and untainted, appeared in front of him. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Upon looking up and seeing the person before her, the girl was startled and then a thick delight burst forth in her eyes, "Ah, Master, you''re back!"


    "Qian Qing, you lass!" Yang Ji smiled. The girl in front of him was indeed the perceptive Qian Qing from before.


    "You''re quite sharp to have discovered my arrival so promptly!" He appraised Qian Qing with some surprise, finding she had actually broken through to the Divinity Transformation Realm.


    Just as he was about to ask more, suddenly, several whooshes approached, streaks of light flashed, and figures appeared in the void. It was Mahayana Cultivator Lin Xiao, Meng Yi,


    Nascent Soul Cultivators Yuan Yang, Gu Liujin, Xu Xinghe, and the white-haired elder Chong Yuan, among others.


    It seemed they too had heard the commotion outside.


    Upon realizing it was Yang Ji, they showed joy on their faces and bowed in greeting, "Master, you''re back!"


    "Yes, I''m back. Let''s go into the hall and chat!" With a shift of his form, Yang Ji appeared on the King''s Throne of the main hall.


    The others flickered, light trailing behind, and they too took their seats in the main hall.


    "What''s transpired within the Heavenly Domain over the past thousand years?" Yang Ji sat upon the King''s Throne with all his might reined in, yet the air of invincibility still projected itself invisibly.


    This was the supreme aura he had developed over the years, having met various important figures and defeated countless geniuses in extraordinary experiences.


    Even sitting still, he exuded an intangible oppressive force.


    Looking at him, everyone felt he had become even more extraordinary.


    However, the more extraordinary he became, the happier they were in their hearts.


    For the stronger Yang Ji was, the greater the blessings they could receive from him, allowing them to go further.


    "Thanks to Master''s grace, the Heavenly Domain has flourished even more in recent years, attracting many talents and even a True Disciple has emerged," Chong Yuan said with a smile.


    "A True Disciple?" Yang Ji was somewhat surprised.


    "Our Wenxian Heavenly Domain''s Qian Qing has not only become a True Disciple but also achieved a ranking among the top hundred True Disciples!" Chong Yuan smiled at Qian Qing.


    "Thanks to the Divine Skills bestowed by Master, Qian Qing was able to become a True Disciple," Qian Qing said with a gentle smile.


    "Oh? I only passed down Divine Skills like the ''Great Sword Realm Art,'' ''Yin Yang Separation at Dawn,'' and ''Vertical Earth Golden Light''; with just these foundations, it would be difficult for you to become a True Disciple, not to mention the top hundred.


    Did you perhaps gain other opportunities?" Yang Ji had originally planned to impart her with several more Supreme Divine Powers, but things didn''t go as expected; he had been sent flying to the outer space by the Qingyang Immortal King, failing to keep his promise.


    "Qian Qing was fortunate enough to obtain the legacy of the ancient Emperor Qing!" Qian Qing said with a gentle smile. Read exclusive adventures at My Virtual Library Empire


    "The ancient Emperor Qing? The Red Dust Immortal?" Yang Ji''s gaze flickered.


    "My master was indeed a Red Dust Immortal, and now he has long since ascended to the Immortal Realm," Qian Qing explained.


    "With such fortune, no wonder you could achieve a rank among the top hundred True Disciples," Yang Ji nodded unsurprised, knowing that with Qian Qing''s extraordinary perception, given enough resources, her potential was boundless.


    He paused before continuing, "I once bestowed upon you the ''Great Sword Realm Art'' and said that if you could master it completely within three hundred years, I would grant you another Supreme Divine Power. However, due to certain reasons, I went back on my word. Now, I present you with something as compensation for that promise."


    Yang Ji raised his hand and tossed her an object ¡ª it was an Immortal Peach capable of defying fate and sculpting an Immortal Body.


    "This item is extremely rare, hard to find even in the Immortal Realm and nigh impossible to locate in the Lower Realm. It will bring you an immense transformation, laying a solid foundation for your ascension as a Dao Child. Take good care of it."


    A Dao Child?


    Upon hearing these words, Qian Qing''s demeanor became solemn, and her face showed immense gravitude and gratitude, "Thank you, Master!"


    Upon hearing Yang Ji''s words, everyone was moved and curious indeed, eager to see what such a rare treasure was, they turned their eyes simultaneously to the object in Qian Qing''s hand.


    But in a flash, the peach-shaped Spiritual Object was tucked into Qian Qing''s sleeve.


    "Now that you have become a True Disciple, I will bestow upon you another Supreme Formation and a top-tier Immortal Technique to lay a solid foundation for your ascension as a Dao Child. One is the ''Three Immortals Formation,'' the other is the ''Primordial Annihilation'' Immortal Technique."


    "In addition, I will also bestow upon you the Flying Technique ''Boundless Heavens and Earth''! Whether you can comprehend it depends on your own fate."


    Yang Ji flicked his fingers, and several Jade Slips fell into Qian Qing''s hands.


    "Thank you, Master!" Qian Qing beamed, looking at Yang Ji. The normally dignified and composed girl had stars twinkling in her eyes just like in the past.


    "Well, practice diligently. Whether you can become a Dao Child is all down to your own fate," Yang Ji spoke.


    "Yes, I will cultivate earnestly, following in Master''s footsteps. I will keep Master''s figure as my aspiration, silently supporting you from behind, never falling behind," Qian Qing said calmly and resolutely.


    "Tsk tsk, elder brother, this girl seems to have some feelings for you," Buddha Child transmitted with a sly chuckle.


    "Since ancient times, heroes have loved beauties, and beauties have adored heroes. It''s not surprising, not surprising!" Within Mount Sea World, Buddha Child and Lang Canghai echoed each other in banter.

 Chapter 245 True Disciple Qian Qing, Embracing Bai Bi in His Arms_2

    Yang Ji glanced at the girl Qian Qing before turning to the others, "You are all people of my Wenxian Heavenly Domain. I won''t favor one over another. I leave behind a top-level Immortal Technique. If you can comprehend it, it is your opportunity. If not, it can only be said that fate has not arrived."A seed of Immortal Technique within his Primordial Spirit stirred, immediately diffusing endless mysterious Dao Principles into the palace. This was part of the ¡ª¡ª Primordial Annihilation!


    As for the other Immortal Techniques, they were either from the Xian Ding Sect or were the "Seal of Life and Death" and "Ten Directions Strangle" that he had yet to fully comprehend, and thus he felt it inappropriate to pass these on.


    Top-level Immortal Techniques were of significant importance, and even in the Immortal Realm, they were rare. Those present were knowledgeable and could not help but tremble with excitement, bowing enthusiastically, "Thank you, Sovereign!"


    "Top-level Immortal Techniques are great, but very difficult to comprehend. It all depends on your individual opportunities," Yang Ji, having witnessed numerous geniuses return with regret from the Immortal King Minor World, knew that acquiring such level of Immortal Techniques was extremely difficult.


    Besides that, he also passed down the "Three Immortals Formation," "Boundless Heavens and Earth," and the "Great Sword Realm Art" ¡ª three Supreme Divine Powers for everyone to comprehend.


    He was by no means stingy.


    As for how much the others could comprehend, that depended on their own fate.


    Just as he was about to speak further, a voice came from outside the hall, "Sovereign, Miss Bai Bi seeks an audience!"


    "Bai Bi?" Yang Ji paused for a moment, his gaze flickering before addressing the crowd, "This meeting is adjourned for today!"


    "Yes, Sovereign!" Hearing this, everyone withdrew.


    Before long, a delicate laughter echoed in the great hall, "Giggle giggle, after so many years, I thought you had been lost in the outer realms of space." S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A white figure flashed, and a fragrant breeze brushed past as Bai Bi sat on the armrest of the King''s Throne with a laugh.


    Seeing the beautiful woman within arm''s reach, one he could easily pull into his embrace, Yang Ji couldn''t help but smile. Breathing in the faint fragrance emanating from her and gently stroking her silky white gauze dress, he said, "What? Are you worried about me?"


    "Worried? I''m just afraid of feeling guilty, after all, you were someone my master dismissed with a flick of his wrist," Bai Bi said to him with a smile.


    "So, you''re here to apologize on behalf of your master?" Yang Ji asked, looking at her.


    "Yes and no!" Bai Bi giggled.


    "In that case, come down from there!" Yang Ji suddenly stretched out his hand, grabbed her slender waist, and pulled the Bai Bi, who sat on the armrest, into his arms. Read the latest on My Virtual Library Empire


    A softness embraced him and, with their eyes locked and breaths intermingling, a peculiar ripple arose in both their hearts.


    "What are you doing? I''m a Dao Child now, not someone you can bully at will!" Bai Bi erupted with eight Origins, as countless Dao Principles merged together like raging waves of the Milky Way, striking against Yang Ji.


    "Eight Dao Calamities? Impressive, impressive!"


    Yang Ji tsk-tsked in admiration, "Truly worthy of being an Immortal King''s disciple, with all that foundation, already ahead at the starting line."


    "But, what''s so great about being a Dao Child? If you can break free from my arms today, I''ll let you go," he said calmly, his own Origins rising as well, the endless Dao Principles intertwining into a huge hand, fiercely suppressing the surging momentum of Bai Bi.


    "You rascal, you''ve also slain eight Dao Calamities?" Bai Bi, observing Yang Ji, a flash of surprise passed through her eyes, yet she was not too astonished.


    "I want you," Yang Ji said with a squeeze of his hand.


    "Is this your revenge against my master?" Bai Bi''s face flashed with indignation and she suddenly calmed down, extending her delicate hand to rest on Yang Ji''s forehead, "If you''re avenging your grievances against my master, then I''ll strangle you. If you have other plans, I might consider them!"


    Yang Ji suddenly smiled and let Bai Bi go, "Originally, I wanted to provoke your master, but since he''s not here, let''s forget it."


    "So, you''re saying that you want to just let go of the matter where you took liberties with me?" Bai Bi frowned, her cute nose wrinkled as she stared at him.


    "Then I shall accept a pinch in return," said Yang Ji as he lightly coughed.


    Bai Bi rolled her eyes at him in annoyance and found a place to sit down, "So, what are your plans moving forward?"


    "I discovered a legacy in the outer realms of space, containing top-level Immortal Techniques. Do you want to come and see with me?" Yang Ji paused, then said.


    "What? Top-level Immortal Technique?" Suddenly, a voice filled with surprise and age rang out, then stopped midway, seemingly noticing Yang Ji, "Ha, it''s you, lad, you actually found your way back?"


    A shadowy figure appeared in mid-air, who else could it be if not Qingyang Immortal King?


    He spoke condescendingly, "Boy, where''s that top-level Immortal Technique of yours?"


    Yang Ji gritted his teeth inwardly, but his expression remained calm as he smiled and said, "It''s within a minor world, transformed from the Inner World of a Quasi-Imperial Monarch who has perished. Inside, there is a top-level Immortal Technique, the ''Seal of Life and Death''!"


    "A perished Quasi-Imperial Monarch?" Upon hearing this, Qingyang Immortal King''s heart turned cold.


    "Master, as even you do not possess this top-level Immortal Technique, why don''t I accompany Yang Ji on this trip to see if I can obtain some fortune?" Bai Bi said, her interest piqued.


    "No, no, have you forgotten your master''s teachings? Some opportunities come with great karma that you absolutely must not seek. The reason this Quasi-Imperial Monarch perished, I suspect, was because he encountered a calamity and was killed by an Immortal King. If you were to learn the Immortal Technique he left behind, wouldn''t you be hunted down by that Immortal King?


    Absolutely not!" Qingyang Immortal King immediately shook his head in refusal.


    "This damned Lao Liu is too afraid of death!" Yang Ji felt aggrieved and looked down upon him in his heart, but then he grinned again, "Besides that, I also know of another inheritance site that contains top-level Immortal Techniques."


    "Oh? Where? And what are the names of these Immortal Techniques?" Qingyang Immortal King looked at Yang Ji and asked continuously.


    "Also within a minor world, the names of the Immortal Techniques are ''Primordial Annihilation, Ten Directions Strangle...''"


    "What? ''Primordial Annihilation''?" Qingyang Immortal King was startled, crying out in alarm, "That belongs to him, my disciple, you mustn''t take it! That being is a star of calamity, causing troubles everywhere, with enemies all over. If you learn his Immortal Technique, you will be entangled in great karma, and you will never have peace, and even I, your master, will not be at ease."


    Qingyang Immortal King was obviously afraid and glanced at Yang Ji, "You lad, no, no, I can''t allow you to interact with my disciple, lest you lead her astray."


    "Disciple, let''s go!"


    Before leaving, he did not forget to give Yang Ji a stern look, "If you dare to see my disciple in private again, I will surely have you castrated!"


    "Damn it!" Yang Ji nearly spit out a mouthful of blood, having seen those who feared death, but never one who feared it this much.


    The wretched old lad!


    Right then and there, he swore in his heart; if he became an Immortal King, he would definitely scare Qingyang to death, making sure his liver and gallbladder shattered from fear.


    "Master, I understand the limits," Bai Bi said, glancing at Yang Ji, whose face had gone dark.


    "Hmm! As long as you understand, disciple. Remember your master''s teachings: Seek not from mortals, but from the Heavenly Dao, eradicate all greed, remain untainted by karma. Thus can you enjoy the pleasures of Heaven and Earth. Do you understand, disciple?" Qingyang Immortal King asked.


    "Disciple understands!" Bai Bi replied.


    "Disciple, even the Qingyang Palace was disbanded by me, to prevent my disciples from being tainted by great karma and involving me. Now I have only you as my disciple; you must cultivate diligently.


    In the future, you will achieve the Immortal King Fruit Position alongside your master, and we will both be Immortal Kings, forever leaving behind a beautiful and praiseworthy tale!" Qingyang Immortal King said contentedly.


    "Afraid of karma involving you? Aren''t I your biggest karma? Qingyang, you just wait!" Yang Ji glared silently.


    "Let''s go, disciple!" Qingyang said, sweeping his sleeve.


    "Master, I..." After a thousand years, Bai Bi looked at Yang Ji, a trace of reluctance crossing her face.


    "Men are like sharp knives that scrape the bone. You must not covet male beauty, which will only distract you from your path of cultivation. Disciple, let''s go!" Qingyang Immortal King said, sweeping his sleeve, and he disappeared with Bai Bi, turning into a wisp of white smoke.


    "This darned old lad!" Yang Ji sniffed the lingering fragrance on his fingertips, also feeling some nostalgia.


    "This goat spirit has spoiled your fun, really knowing neither good nor bad! Let me out, and I will definitely capture him, throw him in front of you, and make him bow in apology!" The Rotten Wooden Box laughed wickedly, seemingly taking pleasure in Yang Ji''s misfortune or perhaps just enjoying the situation.


    (Thank you for the 100 coins reward from Hanty!)

 Chapter 246 Tian Jizi

    Bai Bi had left, leaving only a trace of faint fragrance lingering on the fingertips.Three days later, Brother Xuan Zhong also sent a message, taking Shi Linger with him to leave the Sect to pursue the delicacies of the world and travel among the heavens.


    It was also on this day that Elder Chun Ye tore through space and arrived, bringing with him three gourds of Pure Yang Water and ten gourds of Soul Condensation Fluid.


    One was for refining objects within the Inner World, the other for refining the Primordial Spirit.


    These were both highly sought-after resources, and were Yang Ji''s portion as the Dao Child, allocated by the Sect.


    Coming from the Realm of Extreme Void, it had taken eighty years, and that was with Xuan Zhong flying at full speed.


    Returning there, who knows how many years it would take.


    Two hundred and twenty years later, another eight hundred years, and the Immortal King Minor World would open again.


    Yang Ji pondered for a moment, not intending to stay within the Sect too long, and after leaving instructions with Chong Yuan and the others, he embarked with Lang Canghai.


    First he visited the Thousand-Islands Sea Area, greeted his master Jian Yuanzi and others within the Sect, left behind some cultivation resources, then set off for the Life and Death Realm to meet with Big Brother Mo Taixu, Second Brother Cang Jie, and the others.


    By then, they would be ready to go together to the Immortal King Minor World to comprehend the not-yet-perfected Ten Directions Strangle.


    Outside the starry sky, a streak of light tore through space, already speeding off.


    As Lang Canghai flew at high speed in the outer reaches, Yang Ji used this time to retreat within the Mount Sea World, refining the fifty-eight gourds of Pure Yang Water traded from the Elder of Myriad Calamities, as well as the two gourds obtained from the Sect.


    Time ticked by bit by bit.


    After the refinement and absorption of the Pure Yang Water, his Inner World continued to expand.


    Sixty years went by in a flash.


    All sixty gourds of Pure Yang Water had been completely absorbed, and Yang Ji''s Inner World had reached a vast expanse of ninety-two thousand miles in a short time.


    He wasn''t far from the grand completion of a world of twelve thousand nine hundred sixty miles.


    By then, the Inner World could condense into "Origin," as small as particles and as large as worlds, infinitely mysterious.


    Then, he could form his Inner World into various seals, such as the World Seal, the Mountain and Sea Seal; a small seal condensed with immense World Force, like Magical Treasures when unleashed, was another form of Immortal Artifact, another form of Immortal Technique, terrifying in its might.


    The World Whip used by Jing Po was one application of an Inner World.


    Once the Inner World reached that level, it could not only absorb living beings but also truly give birth to life.


    To witness the origins of life and the birth of all things was an immensely fortuitous opportunity.


    There were rumors that the Inner World was a microcosm of the origins, starting from True Immortal, witnessing the birth of all things, until the attainment of the Great Dao, achieving the status of Immortal King.


    This lengthy process, the evolution of life, prosperity, decline, death, cause and effect, destiny, was for you to comprehend, for you to influence.


    Once you grasped the truths within, you could understand the true origins and creation.


    The Inner World seemed inconsequential but was actually of utmost importance.


    Now that the Immortal Peach Tree had taken root within it, the entire Inner World was incredibly stable, transforming from a mud fortress to a copper wall and iron barrier, invulnerable, surpassing the Inner Worlds of others by tenfold, a hundredfold.


    At the same time, the Immortal Peach Tree could also emit a faint Immortal Light, spreading in all directions, merging into the ten-sided crystal barriers and continuously expanding the Inner World.


    Someday, Yang Ji''s Inner World would reach the grand completion of a world, and perhaps even the world of an Immortal King.


    This was just a matter of time.


    After absorbing the Pure Yang Water, Yang Ji then took out ten gourds of Soul Condensation Fluid and began to refine and absorb it.


    Time slowly passed.


    Ten years later.


    Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit shook, and a more dazzling light shone from the back of his head, the Primordial Spirit Holy Light adding one more beam, totaling twenty-one beams.


    The ten gourds of Soul Condensation Fluid had spared him countless years of arduous cultivation, yielding significant gains.


    This period of cultivation lasted for seventy years.


    Lang Canghai had also raced through space for seventy years, crossing endless and remote starry skies.


    But even so, the Life and Death Realm was still extremely distant.


    Over these seventy years, aside from refining the Pure Yang Water and Soul Condensation Fluid, Yang Ji had also been multitasking, pondering the Great Dao.


    Others needed to be in a state of Dao integration to sense the Great Dao Grid.


    But not Yang Ji, as the Dao Child, having slain the Dao Calamity, he possessed the Origin of the Great Dao and could directly comprehend the Great Dao from the Origin.


    His speed and efficiency were tenfold, a hundredfold, even a thousand times greater than others.


    This feeling was like having an extremely complex problem broken down over and over, with annotated solutions marked repeatedly, each step clearly displayed before the eyes. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Great Dao structures, various principles, profound mysteries were all laid bare.


    What is Yin Yang?


    If Yang Ji wanted to comprehend it, he only needed to merge his thoughts into the Origin of Yin Yang, and then an endless array of Dao and principles would burst forth.


    Any two aspects of something are interdependent, transforming into each other, and in opposition to each other.


    Like day and night, man and woman, up and down, front and back; all these are the ways of Yin Yang.


    The sun is Yang, the earth is Yin, the sky is Yang, the earth is Yin.


    The opposition and unity of Yin Yang are the roots of the development of all things.


    Anything that is thriving, sprouting, strong, and outward is classified as Yang.


    Anything that is calm, cold, restrained, and inward is classified as Yin.


    The way of Yin Yang is intricate, concerning myriad things, and extremely mysterious.


    The Great Dao simplifies complexity, encompassing all phenomena; it is profound yet easy to grasp, open to your understanding.


    Although the Great Dao is obscure and difficult to comprehend, having the Origin of the Great Dao is like having the Heavenly Dao feeding you, fearful that you won''t be satiated.


    You can grab hold of the Great Dao mysteries with a mere wave of your hand; with such speed, how could you not be swift?


    However, as Yang Ji delved deeper, he realized that even the seemingly simple Dao contained infinite mysteries, far too vast and profound.

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    Indeed, the universe is boundless, vast, and infinite. How could the very Dao that takes part in the operation of all things in this world not be profound and colossal!From the noble status of an Immortal King and their ability to be immortal and invincible, one can see how truly difficult it is to truly comprehend a Dao. It is so hard, too hard.


    To fully understand a Dao and to achieve the Immortal King Fruit Position is extremely difficult, near impossible.


    If this is the case with a single Dao, then what about three, five, ten, or dozens of Daos? It is difficulty compounded.


    No wonder those favored by heaven who simultaneously understand multiple Great Daos encounter bottlenecks and find it hard to progress even an inch.


    Because the Great Dao originates from the same source, despite taking different paths they all converge; the more one comprehends, the more complex the intertwined mysteries of the Dao become.


    Perceiving "Yin Yang" as "Life and Death", seeing "Great Destruction" as "Destruction", it is hard to truly and thoroughly enlighten oneself.


    No wonder experts like Qingyang Immortal King who focus solely on one Dao can achieve such status. With single-minded dedication and crystal-clear thinking, they can indeed travel much further.


    However, Yang Ji has Golden Finger, which allows his thoughts to flash through millions of times in an instant. Even if the Great Dao encompasses countless principles and infinite marvels, truly understanding it is merely a matter of time.


    Understanding dozens of Great Daos at the same time is indubitably complex.


    But once one gains insight, everything becomes interconnected and clear, with Daos validating each other. From the Yin Yang affirming life and death, to the Great Destruction confirming destruction, there emerges an indescribable sense of enlightenment.


    Understanding one Dao leads to understanding all Daos, standing them up together, pushing each other forwards.


    Yang Ji''s Golden Finger holds this supreme advantage of dispelling the fog. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Breaking through from Void Refining to Fushion requires consolidating three hundred Dao Principles.


    To break through from Fushion to Mahayana, one needs to consolidate twelve hundred Dao Principles.


    To advance from the initial stage of Mahayana to the pinnacle, one needs to consolidate fifteen hundred Dao Principles.


    In total, there are three thousand Dao Principles.


    This is just for one Dao. Yang Ji is simultaneously cultivating twenty-seven Daos. To reach the pinnacle of Mahayana in all of them, including laws such as the Law of Dao Destiny and Time Dao, he would need to consolidate three thousand corresponding principles for each, amounting to a total of eighty-one thousand Dao Principles.


    It is an extremely arduous path of cultivation, but with the Golden Finger and the twenty-seven origins of the Great Daos, it suddenly does not seem so terrifying.


    In just the short span of seventy years, for each Dao, he has consolidated thirty Dao Principles.


    The speed of his progress is astonishing.


    Starting from the Void Refinement Realm, Yang Ji''s invincible brilliance will truly begin to shine.


    Just when he was preparing to continue his exploration of the Great Dao, suddenly, Lang Canghai cried out from outside, "Not good, Sovereign, enemy attack!"


    Yang Ji was shocked, his Wings of Time-Space vibrated behind him, and he abruptly charged out of the Mount Sea World.


    Looking ahead, he saw the sky billowing with layers of black clouds. The crackling sounds of the void and the clanging of chains echoed through space; a supreme sealing array had quietly taken form.


    "This is bad. Instantly sealing tens of thousands of miles of the void, even I couldn''t react in time. This is the work of a Tribulation Immortal!" Lang Canghai exclaimed in horror.


    "Die!" Just then, an extremely cold voice sounded, and a terrifyingly large hand appeared in the starry sky.


    This hand was even larger than anyone could imagine, reaching across from one end of a massive star, its palm actually capable of enveloping the entire star. As the stellar glow was obscured, the starry sky grew even darker.


    Wherever the Great Dark Hand passed, countless stars disintegrated and perished.


    Vast expanses of the void trembled and collapsed!


    Such a terrifying hand was no ordinary Divine Skill. Yang Ji could clearly sense that it was filled with intense Dao Principles fluctuation, revealing as many as the Seven True Immortal Principles.


    A Mahayana pinnacle requires three thousand Dao Principles to be condensed, but for a Tribulation Immortal, every Heavenly Tribulation crossed allows for three hundred Dao Principles to be transformed into a True Immortal Principle, thus achieving the Tribulation Immortal level.


    Seven True Immortal Principles indicate that this was a Seven Tribulations Immortal who had transcended the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation seven times. Their strength was boundless and fearsome, and with a punishing strike, the might of a True Immortal vibrated in all directions, signifying certain death.


    Yang Ji''s complexion turned extremely grim as he felt the shadow of death loom over him for the first time.


    "Sovereign, I will block this attack, and you find a chance to escape!" Lang Canghai had gone mad. Normally afraid to die, but in this critical moment, he displayed a spirit of fearlessness and selflessness, ready to confront the Great Dark Hand alone to buy Yang Ji time to flee.


    But Yang Ji knew that even if he rushed forward with all his strategies and Divine Skills, it would be like a moth fluttering against the wind, making no significant difference, destined to be obliterated just like the stars along the way, destroyed and broken apart.


    Yang Ji didn''t let him go alone; instead, he grabbed hold of him and frantically activated the Wings of Time-Space, hoping to use the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure''s ability to traverse through time and space and break out.


    But he was disappointed.


    This "Ten Direction Sealing Array" sealed everything, compressing space as tight as steel. With his current level of cultivation, even if he condensed thirty time-space Dao Principles and fully activated the Wings of Time-Space, he could not tear apart space to break through.


    After several attempts, like being mired in quicksand, space was so tightly compressed around him that he couldn''t even charge a few miles away.


    "Damn! Who the hell wants to kill us?" Lang Canghai cried out in shock and anger.


    "Heavenly Demon, it''s the Heavenly Demon who has made a move!" With Golden Finger, Yang Ji had already seen some information; the attacker was a Seven Tribulations Demon God.


    "Heavenly Demon? Why would the Heavenly Demon strike at us for no reason? Could it be because you, Sovereign, have achieved the Dao Child, and the Heavenly Demon has set their sights on you!" Lang Canghai''s countenance changed as he spoke.

 Chapter 246 Tian Jizi_3

    Liu Xiaosheng?Yang Ji''s expression turned ugly as the name flashed instantly through his mind.


    Previously, Liu Xiaosheng had sent someone to kill him once, so it was hard not to suspect him this time.


    However, suspecting or not seemed to be of no use anymore.


    Because, this time, a Seven Tribulations Demon God had made a move, their strength far surpassing even the top Mahayana, it was a deathblow!


    Yang Ji looked at the approaching colossal hand, unwilling and roaring in anger. If he were at the pinnacle of Mahayana right now, even if he couldn''t defeat it, he''d certainly be able to escape using the Wings of Time-Space.


    But at this moment, he was only to be slaughtered at will!


    For the first time, he felt truly desperate, for the first time sensing how feeble and powerless it was to be weak!


    But, he still had one last card to play!


    In that moment, Yang Ji''s thoughts raced through millions of possibilities, weighing the consequences of releasing the entity inside the Rotten Wooden Box against dying a terrible death right here.


    The former, the Rotten Wooden Box knew many of his secrets, the Destiny Tribulation, the Taichu Divine Tree, the young sprouts of the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, etc. If he released it, even though he might survive this calamity, the aftermath would be unpredictable, and he would also bear the great karma from the Immortal Realm.


    The latter, if he were to be slain here, even if a clone survived outside, he would lose everything. The Taichu Divine Tree, the young sprouts of the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, etc., would all be lost, the loss equally devastating.


    "I''ll risk it all!" Yang Ji bellowed, weighing the pros and cons, his hand already on the Rotten Wooden Box, ready to release whatever was inside.


    "Hee hee hee hee, your choice right now is exceedingly correct. Release me, and I swear by my Soul of Fate, I won''t harm you one bit. We are on the same side; I will only help you!" The entity inside the Rotten Wooden Box was overjoyed, its body shaking with excitement. It had been sealed for countless eons, and finally, the day had come...


    Just at this critical juncture, as the massive hand was about to grasp him down,


    Suddenly, a ripping sound tore through the space! A colossal hand of earthy yellow reached down from the unknown, distant stars.


    Bang!


    The two starry hands collided in the vastness of space.


    The previously approaching black hand suddenly formed a fist, with black runes appearing on it, accompanied by mysterious incantations, and it struck out with a punch.


    Boom boom boom! With that single punch, its power was boundless, dozens of stars disintegrated, turning into endless meteor fragments, violently shooting across the cosmos.


    In the face of this punch, the earthy yellow hand made no changes, reaching straight for the black fist and gripping it with the force of a drill, ruthlessly catching it. Then it clenched its fingers.


    All the black runes and mysterious incantations dissipated.


    A powerful force spread upward, and the black hand also shook violently, disintegrating instantly, turning into a rain of light that scattered all around.


    "What?" In the mysterious depths, the Seven Tribulations Demon God uttered a cry of alarm. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The earthy yellow hand remained indifferent, without any hesitation, extending further upwards, reaching into the darkness. After a pitiful scream, when the earthy yellow hand withdrew, it held a clump of the Origin of Demonic Qi in its palm. Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library Empire


    A mighty Seven Tribulations Demon God was thus easily crushed to death.


    Lang Canghai''s eyes were about to split open, his heart filled with immense shock.


    "Young friend, we meet for the first time. Take this clump of Origin of Demonic Qi as a token of my esteem." The void flashed with light, and an elderly figure in a Mystic Robe, holding a Compass, appeared before his eyes.


    This person''s eyes were deep and unfathomably deep, as if piercing through the complex world to see through all illusions. He seemed profound and incomprehensibly mysterious, utterly serene.


    Red Dust Immortal!


    Yang Ji took a sharp breath, recognizing his cultivation at a glance.


    Seeing the newcomer harbored no animosity, Yang Ji kept one hand warily on the Rotten Wooden Box while speaking with a concentrated voice, "Senior is?"


    "I am Tian Jizi," said the elderly man as he looked toward Yang Ji, speaking slowly.

 Chapter 247 The Tremor of Tian Jizi, The Transformation of the Rail Wooden Box

    "Tianjizi?" Yang Ji''s heart trembled, and he gave the person before him a deep look.The name of Tianjizi echoed throughout the Myriad Realms.


    Proficient in the art of fate calculation, he would release a true transmission list every three hundred years, specifying candidates for the lists of Wood, Copper, Iron, Silver, Gold, and Immortal, without ever missing a single one.


    He was exceedingly mysterious.


    Upon hearing his name, all would show great respect and admiration.


    As Yang Ji sized up Tianjizi, Tianjizi was also deeply scrutinizing Yang Ji, with words like "Curious?", "A Taoist child?", "Sparse destiny?", "Fate not evident?", "Truly a mysterious person!" appearing above his head.


    "I faced a Heavenly Demon''s assassination today. Thank you for lending me your aid, Senior!" Yang Ji said, offering a clasped-hand salute.


    "I calculated that you would encounter this tribulation and came specifically for it!" Tianjizi said, looking at the unfazed Yang Ji with some surprise. He had kept his composure in the face of such assassination, revealing a hint of ferocity in his eyes at the last moment.


    But after a secret calculation, he couldn''t deduce what card Yang Ji had up his sleeve.


    This made him wonder, and the mystery of Yang Ji grew even more intriguing in his mind.


    "Oh? Senior came specially to rescue me? I''m really flattered and grateful," Yang Ji said, saluting once again.


    "No need for such formalities, young friend. I am here to form a good connection," Tianjizi said. "When you participated in the true transmission test, I once made a list, but your name was not on it because there was an unclear qi on you that interfered with my calculation, so I was hesitant and couldn''t fix the list."


    "Today, upon your encountering this tribulation, I especially came to resolve it. First, to form a good connection, and second to see for myself what is so special about you. If I have been presumptuous, please forgive me," he added.


    Tianjizi clasped his hands together, his demeanor as a Red Dust Immortal totally restrained, showing the utmost courtesy.


    "Senior''s rescue is something I''m profoundly grateful for¡ªhow could I resent such benevolence!" Yang Ji replied humbly, then looking up, he asked, "So, has Senior discerned anything special about me?"


    "You can be called a hidden dragon among heaven and earth, moving through the world, concealed at every turn, inscrutable," Tianjizi shook his head. "I consider my skill of calculation unsurpassed in the world, but in facing you, multiple attempts have only led me to sigh at the shallowness of my art."


    "Senior jests. You possess the Origin Supreme Treasure ''Destiny Compass''; even the Dominator would be envious of such a calculation art. It was no trouble for you to calculate my tribulation. How can you speak of not penetrating my mysteries or sigh at the shallowness of your art!" Yang Ji replied with a leisurely smile.


    At these words, Tianjizi''s body shook violently. The ancient brass compass in his hand also trembled slightly, and internally he screamed:


    "How is this possible? How could he see my existence? I am the ''Destiny Compass,'' born from the very Origin of Destiny, undetectable to anyone. If I hide my presence and change my form, no one can see through it, not even the Dominator can discern a trace."


    "How could he, a mere Void Refining, possibly see my existence?" S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Destiny Compass couldn''t believe it.


    Tianjizi too was thunderstruck, his deepest secret seen through by Yang Ji; it was inconceivable.


    All of this was violently assaulting his spirit!


    He appeared calm while looking at Yang Ji, but inside he was anything but peaceful. Ever since obtaining the Destiny Compass, he had been the one looking down upon the affairs of the world, comprehending the fate of all beings¡ªthe "Dominator." Never had his spirit been so turbulently shaken, and now his thoughts were tumultuous with but one question¡ªwho is he?


    Yang Ji''s remarks had caused a cold sweat to break out deep within Tianjizi''s soul.


    In the past, he observed all beings indifferently, calculating everything.


    But Yang Ji''s emergence had repeatedly stunned him, challenging his beliefs, making the undeniable seem unbelievable, causing him to feel... apprehension.


    "Dammit, how could he be aware of my existence? Should I kill him now, to bury this secret? If the Dominators of the Immortal Realm find out I''m in the Lower Realm because of it, you''ll never have peace again," the Destiny Compass vibrated slightly.


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    "Absolutely not! Since he could see through your existence at a glance and dared to reveal it openly, it shows he has no fear and holds a card that can withstand all this. His straightforward statement indicates a subtle warning not to casually calculate against him; he bears no great malice.


    Think about it¡ªif he truly had ulterior motives after seeing through you, would he have said it straight to your face, letting you know?" Tianjizi communicated with a serious voice.


    "What now then?" the Destiny Compass frowned, feeling a severe sense of oppression from the seemingly inconsequential Yang Ji, which made it very uncomfortable.


    "Let''s pretend none of this happened!" Tianjizi said solemnly.


    He then turned to look at Yang Ji, and a breeze seemed to clear his mind, calming him instantly. He lifted the compass in his hand, speaking nonchalantly, "The ''Destiny Compass''? That is a Supreme Treasure born from the Origin, coveted by Dominators. How could I possibly possess it? This is just an ordinary calculation compass."


    "Oh? Then it seems I was mistaken," Yang Ji remarked once more.


    "My friend, take this Origin of Demonic Qi as a token of friendship," Tianjizi said to Yang Ji, and then unfolded his palm, slowly offering the Origin of Demonic Qi in his hand.


    "I am honored by your kindness, Senior, and I shall remember it!" Yang Ji said solemnly, reaching out to accept the Origin of Demonic Qi.


    The Origin of a Seven Tribulations Demon God¡ªthat was truly an unexpected windfall.

 Chapter 247 Tian Jizis Tremor, The Transformation of the Rail Wooden Box_2

    ```With this cluster of the Origin of Demonic Qi, after Shen Yin absorbed and transformed it into a Primordial Spirit Fruit, Yang Ji, upon refining it, could surpass the top Mahayana in the strength of Primordial Spirit in one fell swoop.


    This would save him countless years of arduous cultivation.


    Which filled him with joy.


    Seeing that Yang Ji had accepted the Origin of Demonic Qi, Tian Jizi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that Yang Ji owed him a favor; he was worried Yang Ji wouldn''t accept his kindness.


    "Young friend, you must be heading to the Realm of Extreme Void this time, aren''t you?" Tian Jizi asked.


    "Senior''s divination skills are unparalleled. My itinerary is surely clear to you like the palm of your hand!" Yang Ji replied with a laugh.


    "Young friend is kidding!" Tian Jizi waved his hand and said, "The journey to the Realm of Extreme Void is long and arduous, through vast stretches of empty space, desolate and barren, without the flourishing civilization of cultivators, and without any Teleportation Arrays laid out along the way. With your level of cultivation, it would probably take nearly a thousand years to fly there.


    I happen to be travelling to the Realm of Extreme Void, so how about I take you and your companions part of the way?"


    "That would be a great help, Senior!" Yang Ji was overjoyed and didn''t bother with formalities, thanking him immediately with a bow.


    "Young friend, you''re being too courteous; it''s just on the way!" Tian Jizi let out a rare smile, then threw the compass from his hand in front of him and enlarged it quickly beneath everyone''s feet.


    In the blink of an eye, with the symbols flashing, it tore through space, whisking them all away at great speed.


    Their speed was several times faster than that of Xuan Zhong, the Nine Tribulations Immortal!


    In this manner, it would take only a decade or two to reach the Realm of Extreme Void.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but sigh in his heart. Tian Jizi had still restrained the power of the Destiny Compass; otherwise, they could have traveled even faster.


    Because of Tian Jizi''s presence, the Ragged Wooden Box was so annoyed that he itched to jump out and tear him apart on the spot.


    It was so frustrated and filled with resentment that it couldn''t calm down.


    At the same time, Tian Jizi''s appearance also shook it to the core, frantically sending a message to Yang Ji, "Yang lad, what is under your feet, is it really the Origin Supreme Treasure, the Destiny Compass?"


    "If it really is, that''s an incredibly fortunate opportunity."


    "It is said that among all Magical Treasures in the world, the Destiny Compass is the most mysterious, the most profound, capable of divining the secrets of heaven and tracing back to the origin."


    "Once this news gets out, even the Ancestor of Origin would emerge to fight over it to the death; this is much stronger than any Immortal King Artifact, Dominator Artifact, and even the Three Thousand World-Subduing Treasures."


    "Hurry, let me out so I can smack this lad with my palm and take his treasures!" the Ragged Wooden Box roared, clearly harboring a deep grudge.


    "Previously, I was going to let you out, Senior. But now, it''s not necessary." Yang Ji helplessly spread his hands.


    "Quick, let me out! If it comes to it, I don''t want the Destiny Compass, I''ll give it to you!" the Ragged Wooden Box growled incessantly.


    "This is someone else''s fateful opportunity; we can''t just hack it away, can we?" Yang Ji was unmoved.


    "This is the Destiny Compass, an Origin Supreme Treasure! Do you understand the meaning of these four words ''Origin Supreme Treasure''? Origin, lad, that''s even a bit better than the Three Thousand World-Subduing Treasures. Aren''t you tempted? Aren''t you lying to yourself?" the Ragged Wooden Box bellowed.


    "The Three Thousand Origin Supreme Treasures and the Three Thousand World-Subduing Treasures each have their own mysteries and strengths. I am content with the Immortal Peach Tree and the Taichu Divine Tree; I don''t wish to be greedy." Yang Ji smiled, "Besides, I was just speaking off the cuff, how have you become more convinced than I am that this is the Destiny Compass?" Your next read awaits at My Virtual Library Empire


    "..." The Ragged Wooden Box faltered.


    Yang Ji continued leisurely, "Origin Supreme Treasures possess immense spirituality, their strength comparable to an Immortal King, and they choose their own masters. If it''s not your opportunity, even if I let you out, you won''t be able to obtain it."


    "And do you really want to come out now?"


    "If you truly wish to come out, then I''ll release you. I''ve faced the tribulation of the Destiny Tribulation; if I hide my destiny, others would find it difficult to divine my fate, and it would be hard for them to trace the cause and effect between you and me."


    "I might be alright, but once you come out, the major figures of the Immortal Realm will likely sense your presence right away. If you got sealed again, you wouldn''t fall into my hands."


    "Consider the consequences carefully!"


    "..." The Ragged Wooden Box faltered again, feeling a chill down its spine, then suddenly burst into laughter, "Well played, lad. With just a few words, you''ve become my protector. But you make sense. I''ve been sealed for too long, trapped in a three-foot wooden box, and I''ve been somewhat stuck in a rut, blind to the outside world. Now that you''ve pointed it out, it''s awakened me."


    "If you, lad, have a chance to become a Dominator, it won''t be too late to release me then. After being sealed for so long, I don''t mind a little while longer."


    "Staying by your side allows me to enjoy some leisure and tranquility. I can also take this time to refine my Great Dao, carve my own path, and achieve the status of a Supreme Immortal King!"


    Thus, the Ragged Wooden Box changed its mind and became calm.


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    "However, Yang Ji, if this truly is the Destiny Compass, aren''t you tempted? You are the one who has slain the existence of Destiny Tribulation. If you were to obtain this Destiny Compass as well, it would truly be a perfect match, allowing you to display the Path of Destiny to its fullest extent and drastically increase your strength,"


    "This is not my opportunity; I can''t obtain it!" Yang Ji shook his head. It was evident that Tian Jizi''s relationship with the Destiny Compass was as personal as his own with Shen Yin. If he tried to seize it by force, how could he possibly succeed as he wished?


    Besides, without releasing the being inside the Rotten Wooden Box, how could he, a minor Void Refinement cultivator, dare to covet the Destiny Compass?


    Bouncing around in front of an extremely formidable Red Dust Immortal - wasn''t that seeking death?


    Yang Ji promptly pushed all these thoughts to the back of his mind. Although he was curious how Tian Jizi managed to get his hands on a Supreme Treasure like the Destiny Compass, he didn''t ask.


    And so, they continued on their journey, flying on the Destiny Compass.


    Time also passed year by year.


    During this period, Yang Ji and Tian Jizi enjoyed many pleasant conversations, often sharing drinks and becoming increasingly familiar with one another.


    Yang Ji once asked about the Seven Tribulations Demon God and received a response.


    It was indeed someone sent by Liu Xiaosheng.


    No lies surfaced above Tian Jizi''s head, and Yang Ji mostly believed him.


    Time hurried by.


    Five years, eight years, ten years, twelve years.


    Finally, at the fifteenth year, they arrived at the Realm of Extreme Void.


    Tian Jizi, seemingly casual but intentional, stopped in the starry sky not far from the Life and Death Realm. Yang Ji knew that Tian Jizi wasn''t just passing by; he was doing him a favor.


    "Young friend, this is as far as I can take you. If fate allows, we shall meet again!" Tian Jizi said to Yang Ji.


    "Thank you for your help this time, senior. I will keep your kindness in my heart," Yang Ji replied with a bow.


    Tian Jizi nodded, then the Compass beneath his feet turned, and he disappeared into the void.


    "Yang Ji, why not first visit the Time Fissure and raise your cultivation to the peak of Mahayana before proceeding?"


    The Rotten Wooden Box suddenly spoke up.


    It seemed afraid; it used to hope someone would come to kill Yang Ji, so they could release it.


    Now, it prayed that no one would come to kill Yang Ji. Falling into the hands of others, it would be uncertain what fate awaited it and, after changing hands a few times, if it ended up with the big shots of the Immortal Realm, it would be finished.


    "No rush, let''s first head to the Life and Death Realm and ponder over the ''Seal of Life and Death'' for over a hundred years. Afterward, when the Immortal King Minor World opens, we''ll go with Elder Brother Mo Taixu to comprehend the Ten Directions Strangling.


    Once the eight hundred years pass and the Immortal King Minor World closes, we''ll take advantage of this interval and retreat to the Time Fissure for eight hundred years. With the external world''s time passing at one-twentieth the rate, inside it would be a full sixteen thousand years ¨C with such ample time, it''s more than enough for me to achieve the peak of Mahayana,"


    Yang Ji had his plans and reassured the Rotten Wooden Box, "There''s no need to worry; five Red Dust Immortal Elders from my Xian Ding Sect are stationed here, and with Elder Brother, the strongest in the Realm of Extreme Void, here, no one would dare to attack me."


    "When I reach the peak of Mahayana, or even become a Tribulation Immortal, by then, with the World-Stabilizing Treasure Wings of Time-Space activated, I''ll be able to travel anywhere in the vast world. With such speed, I reckon no one will be able to match me."


    "Even if a Red Dust Immortal strikes at me, even if I can''t win, I can still escape."


    "Alright then!" The Rotten Wooden Box had nothing further to say. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Ji nodded and immediately activated the Wings of Time-Space, flying towards the Life and Death Realm.


    With a single flap of the wings, he pierced through the realm barrier, diving straight into it.


    Looking out from mid-air, he sensed several powerful presences not far away, including Mo Taixu, Cang Jie, the Elder of Ten Calamities, and Ming Tu, among others.


    Beyond them, the disciples of the Six Major Star Pirate Forces and some Mahayana and Tribulation Immortals were also comprehending Immortal Techniques.


    Without any hesitation, Yang Ji flew directly towards them and sat down to meditate in front of the Palace of Life and Death.


    Those Red Dust Immortals sensed his arrival; Ancestors like Ming Tu merely glanced at him before closing their eyes again.


    However, the five elders of the Xian Ding Sect and Elder Brother Mo Taixu nodded at him.


    After responding to their acknowledgment, Yang Ji began to comprehend the Immortal Techniques alongside them.


    ```

 Chapter 248 Jun! Achieved the Pinnacle of Mahayana

    In the Life and Death Realm, everyone sat cross-legged, fully immersed in comprehending the "Seal of Life and Death," a top-tier Immortal Technique.Though this Immortal Technique was incomplete, its capacity equaled that of a Great Immortal Technique, provoking envy in others.


    It should be noted that Great Immortal Techniques are already rare in the Immortal Realm, let alone those of the top-tier.


    Everyone valued it highly, and Yang Ji was exceptionally serious about it as well.


    If he could fully comprehend it, it would become his most powerful move.


    Time trickled by, moment by moment.


    One year, two years, three years, ten years.


    In the blink of an eye, a hundred and thirty-five years had silently passed.


    On this day, Mo Taixu and Cang Jie opened their eyes one after the other, and Yang Ji also sensed something deep within. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The three exchanged glances, a silent understanding passing between them, and then they rose quietly to their feet.


    The five venerable elders of the Xian Ding Sect detected the movement of Yang Ji and the others, looking over with puzzled expressions.


    Without holding back, Yang Ji conveyed to them the matters regarding the Immortal King Minor World through a transmitted message.


    Fan Haiming and Liu Bingwen replied likewise, revealing shockingly that they were aware of the Immortal King Minor World and had even ventured inside to comprehend Immortal Techniques. Unfortunately, they had not gained anything; their opportunity had not yet arrived.


    Now, hearing that Yang Ji and the other two had such a chance, they could not help but feel a surge of envy.


    However, upon reflection, they realized that it must have been through this connection that they had come to know one another.


    The five ancestors of the Xian Ding Sect gave Yang Ji some instructions before ceasing to inquire further, closing their eyes again to comprehend Immortal Techniques.


    Yang Ji and the other two flew out from the Life and Death Realm together.


    Looking toward a certain expanse of stars, Mo Taixu said, "It should be in the Di Wei Star Region. Let''s head back to the Xu Dao Sect first to collect the others."


    "Alright," agreed Cang Jie and Yang Ji with nods.


    There and then, Mo Taixu released a beam of Immortal Light, enveloping the two of them, and sped off toward their Sect.


    Having reached the Xu Dao Sect, they picked up Shen Wujue, Xuan Jiuling, and Li Xingyun, then headed for the Di Wei Star Region.


    Mo Taixu was extremely fast; pushing his flight to the limit, it took him thirty years to finally arrive at the destination.


    Here, like before, a multitude of cultivators had gathered, their excitement palpable as they surrounded the Immortal King Stele so tightly that no water could spill through.


    Used to such scenes, Mo Taixu and the others didn''t say much, flying directly to Stone Mountain where they sat down cross-legged and began to comprehend.


    Thanks to the Origin of the Strangling power and the boost from the Golden Finger, Yang Ji was the first to enter a meditative state, with traces of Taoist essence soon emanating from his body.


    The profound mysteries of the Ten Directions Strangle flowed to him uninterruptedly, making the comprehension process surprisingly smooth.


    This brought a tinge of joy to Yang Ji''s heart.


    Cultivation knows no years; he sat still as an ancient stone.


    Time lost all its meaning as the days and years passed.


    A hundred years, three hundred years, five hundred years, six hundred years ¨C more than seven hundred years slipped by in the blink of an eye.


    One day, a faint Immortal Light surged from within Yang Ji, emitting a sharp Taoist essence, as if countless Flying Swords were encircling and furiously strangling around him.


    Within his Primordial Spirit, a speck of light flashed, and a Divine Ability Seed was etched deeply.


    It was the "Ten Directions Strangle," now fully mastered.


    With the comprehension of another top-tier Immortal Technique of Minor Immortal Art Capacity complete, Yang Ji felt a surge of happiness.


    Having spent almost a thousand years, plus the Strangling Origin and the boost from the Golden Finger to reach completion, Immortal Techniques were indeed difficult to master.


    The changes in Yang Ji caught the attention of Mo Taixu and the others, who looked over at him, their faces showing smiles mixed with envy, "Junior Brother, congratulations! Following ''Primordial Annihilation,'' you''ve now completed the ''Ten Directions Strangle.'' I''m so jealous!"


    Having been shocked initially, they had now completely acknowledged Yang Ji''s extraordinary aptitude. Mastery of two Immortal Techniques in such a short period was far beyond ordinary.


    This shattered their expectations and overturned their understanding.


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    Despite being minor in capacity, the breadth and complexity of the mysteries they covered were tenfold, a hundredfold, even a thousandfold greater than any Minor Immortal Technique.


    For geniuses like them, unraveling a Minor Immortal Technique was easy, but comprehending a top-tier one, even with the capacity of a Minor Immortal Art, was as hard as scaling the heavens.


    Even someone as powerful as Mo Taixu, after spending ten thousand years in this Minor World, going back and forth multiple times, had managed to fully grasp only one top-tier Immortal Technique ¨C Destruction of All Heavens!


    Our Second Senior Brother Cang Jie has spent many years mastering the "Endless Slaughter," and it took him nearly ten thousand years just to approach completion.


    One can imagine just how difficult it really is to fully master a top-tier Immortal Technique, even one of Minor Immortal Art Capacity.


    Yang Ji, however, mastered two top-tier Immortal Techniques in nearly two thousand years, standing now at the pinnacle of Stone Mountain, sitting beneath the Immortal King Stele, just like Mo Taixu.


    This was astonishing.


    Such comprehension exceeded theirs by tenfold.


    Ten times ¨C imagine how terrifying that is!


    Keep in mind, they were all exceptional among prodigies, the best among the best. To exceed them by ten times was simply unimaginable.


    If they were seeds of an Immortal King, then Yang Ji was a seed of a Dominator.


    Having such a Junior Brother, they couldn''t help but feel both admiration and pride within.


    To share a bond with such an individual was great fortune for them.


    In the future, once they entered the Immortal Realm, it seems likely that this Junior Brother of theirs would become their support.


    "Junior Brother, there are a total of five top-tier Immortal Techniques within the Immortal King Stele, namely Ultimate Annihilation, Ten Directions Strangle, Primordial Annihilation, Destruction of All Heavens, and Endless Slaughter! Each of these is an Immortal Technique of incredible offensive power, and every single one represents a tremendous opportunity.


    You have already mastered two; with your understanding, completing the remaining three should also be well within your reach," said Cang Jie.

 Chapter 248 Achieving the Pinnacle of Mahayana_2

    "Only a few decades remain before this minor world closes. I''ll try to see if I can master the basics of one of the Immortal Techniques," Yang Ji, who had long sensed the five Immortal Techniques within, closed his eyes once more to contemplate deeply.One year, two years, three years, five years passed.


    Since he had not previously slain any of the "Destruction Tribulation," "Tribulation of Slaughter," or "Annihilation Tribulation," his current attempt at comprehension became much more difficult.


    However, with Golden Finger at his disposal, while it required more effort, it wasn''t too much for him.


    Ten years, twenty years, thirty years, sixty years.


    In the final year before the closing of the Immortal King Minor World, he finally achieved some insight into "Endless Slaughter," grasping some of its profound mysteries.


    Just as he was preparing to take a step further and condense the seed of Immortal Technique, a repelling force emerged from the Immortal King Stele, surging into his sea of consciousness, interrupting his contemplation.


    This sudden turn of events left Yang Ji stunned, and Mo Taixu and the others also noticed the unusual fluctuations of the Dao''s essence.


    When they looked over, they saw a ray of Immortal Light projected from the Immortal King Stele, landing in front of Yang Ji and transforming into a beautifully patterned token.


    On the front was engraved a single character¡ªSupreme!


    On the back was engraved four characters¡ªRegistered Disciple!


    "Is this... an entry token? Junior brother, have you met the qualifications and become that person''s registered disciple?" The others looked at each other, forcing a wry smile, "It seems only when one fully comprehends two Immortal Techniques and touches upon the third, does one qualify to become that person''s disciple. We have not even achieved that yet."


    "However, it seems that one can only comprehend two Immortal Techniques. Even with my status as a registered disciple, I do not qualify to comprehend the third," Yang Ji said lightly, looking at the token. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Oh? Is that so?" The others were surprised, "It seems that to learn all the Immortal Techniques, one must ascend to Immortal Realm, hold this token, and enter that person''s tutelage."


    "It appears so!" Yang Ji nodded.


    "That person is a Supreme Immortal King, who has comprehended Strangling, Great Destruction, Annihilation, Slaughter, and Destruction¡ªfive extraordinary Great Daos. His combat power is astonishing, and he is known as the ''Supreme War God of the Heavens.'' Even the Supreme Immortal Kings of the Celestial Court fear him.


    Now that you have his token, if you become his disciple, it will be a great support. Upon ascending to Immortal Realm, your status will be incomparably exalted," Rail Wooden Box remarked with feeling, "Life is inherently unfair; some are born with wealth and luck. It seems you are such a person! Before even ascending to the Immortal Realm, you already have a powerful backing there, truly enviable."


    "Back in my day, I struggled tremendously before becoming the disciple of Ancestral Fiend. You, on the other hand, have it easy. Not part of the Heavenly Court Ranking, yet already a registered disciple of a Supreme Immortal King. Upon ascending to Immortal Realm, your status will skyrocket; your prospects are boundless, truly incredible."


    "Ascending to the Immortal Realm is still a long way off. I''ve come across these opportunities because of my unparalleled talent. Hmm... you''re quite right: Life is inherently unfair; some are born with wealth and luck, and indeed, I am such a person!" Yang Ji thought of Golden Finger and couldn''t help but smile broadly.


    In this final year, he made several attempts.


    Still, he was unsuccessful in mastering the basics of the third top-tier Immortal Technique, consistently facing rejection. It seemed he wouldn''t make it.


    The year came and went, and the Immortal King Minor World closed once again.


    Everyone had returned to the outside world.


    "Junior brother, you no longer need to come here to comprehend the Immortal Techniques. What do you plan to do now?" Cang Jie asked.


    Mo Taixu, Shen Wujue, Xuan Jiuling, and Li Xingyun all looked over.


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    For a moment, a mutual sense of melancholy pervaded, and the atmosphere was tinged with the sentiment of parting.


    "I plan to travel and broaden my horizons," Yang Ji said with a smile, sensing the emotions of his senior brothers. He took out five Messaging Jade Talismans and handed them over, "If you ever come to the Taichu World, you can contact me with these."


    "Excellent! After we''ve comprehended the two Immortal Techniques, we''ll definitely find you in Taichu World, and we''ll have a grand drink together!" Li Xingyun said with a laugh.


    "Hey, by the time you''ve comprehended the two Immortal Techniques, more than ten thousand years may have passed, and perhaps junior brother may have already ascended to Immortal Realm by then!" Cang Jie joked.


    "Even better! I''ll have a solid backing once I''m there. How wonderful that would be!" Li Xingyun grinned broadly.


    "Junior brother, our future happiness depends on you now!" Cang Jie continued jokingly, clapping Yang Ji on the shoulder.


    "The path of cultivation is long. Having you senior brothers to accompany me along the way is my great fortune," Yang Ji said as he swept his gaze over his companions and bowed with his hands clasped.


    "Good junior brother! With your excellence, we can''t hold you back. We must strive to attain the Immortal King Fruit Position ourselves, or else we won''t have the face to call you brother in the future," Cang Jie said with a laugh.


    "All of you senior brothers have exceptional talent and a promising path ahead. Let''s join hands and aim for the undying Immortal King Fruit Position. To become a sect with six Immortal Kings would be a tale of great repute," Yang Ji replied with a smile.


    "Well said! With those words as our motivation, we dare not slacken! Junior brother, this is farewell," Cang Jie and the others said as they clasped their hands toward Yang Ji.


    After Mo Taixu nodded, he conjured a ray of Immortal Light, enveloping everyone, and they disappeared into the void.


    "Let''s go to the Time Fissure!" Rail Wooden Box spoke up immediately.


    "Alright, to the Time Fissure!" Yang Ji confirmed the direction and had Lang Canghai tear through space to head for their destination.


    After more than a decade of flying, the two finally arrived at the Time Fissure.

 Chapter 248 Jun! Achieved the Pinnacle of Mahayana_3

    This Time Fissure was like a galaxy, lying horizontally across the void, sprinkling a touch of mystery.Yang Ji fixed his eyes and glanced inside, and after noticing that it was as usual, with nothing unusual, he then flew in with Lang Canghai.


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    Inside was like a dreamy space, where countless Time Bubbles floated, wrapped in the dense power of Time.


    Without hesitation, Yang Ji found the largest Time Bubble and flew into it.


    After shielding all divinations with Destiny''s Origin.


    At this moment, he had no reservations, releasing his Origin entirely, madly comprehending the Dao Techniques.


    To comprehend twenty-seven Dao Techniques simultaneously was astonishing.


    Even within the Immortal Realm, this was a tremendous feat that, if spoken of, would shock others.


    Yang Ji, however, remained calm and composed, methodically understanding the Great Dao Principle, and with the Wuji Immortal Scripture, condensed the profound mysteries of the Great Dao understood into tangible strands of Laws.


    The Wuji Immortal Scripture was extraordinary, as the condensed Great Dao Principles were very compact, like metal and stone, not easily scattered. This was the benefit of a top-tier Immortal Scripture.


    A standard Dao-level Cultivation Technique would struggle to fully condense the profound mysteries of the understood Great Dao into tangible Law strands. Comprehending the Dao was difficult, and solidifying it further was even more challenging.


    In battle with others, there was also the risk of Dao Principles dispersing.


    Yang Ji had no such concerns, as he comprehended the profound mysteries of the Great Dao and operated the Wuji Immortal Scripture to condense the Law, everything steadily progressing forward.


    One year, ten years, a hundred years.


    On this day, Yang Ji''s head shone brightly, like the sun, releasing endless pure solar radiance.


    His Primordial Spirit trembled and twenty-five splendid Holy Lights appeared behind his head.


    After completely refining and absorbing the Primordial Spirit Fruit transformed by the Seven Tribulations Demon God, he unexpectedly gained four additional Holy Lights, his Strength of Primordial Spirit surpassing the top Mahayana in one fell swoop, a tremendous gain that exhilarated Yang Ji.


    It was then that a surge of Heavenly Dao Pressure spontaneously birthed itself from within his Primordial Spirit.


    The pressure was overwhelming, as high as the heavens and as profound as the earth, vast and boundless, surge after surge.


    In this moment, Yang Ji felt an illusion as if he was an Immortal King, a Dominator, high above, looking down upon all beings, where everything seemed insignificant from a point of consciousness.


    Endowed with the majesty of Heavenly Dao, he seemed like the creator of rules, the maintainer of order, the Judge of the world, and the decider of Destiny.


    He was the Dominator of all, not just in words, but in reality. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With a mere thought, all directions submitted in fear, vital energy stirred, and everything quaked in awe, even the Power of Time trembled as if ready to bow and kneel before him.


    Heavenly Dao Pressure was truly terrifying, intimidating all in the world.


    Directly causing collapse at the level of the heart and spirit!


    Yang Ji could feel that if he were to execute an Immortal Technique while imbuing Heavenly Dao Pressure, it would be as if the Heavenly Dao embodied him, suppressing everything, and the power would increase manifold.


    No wonder it was said that the top Mahayana were so revered, possessing an invincible aura, one granted by the supreme majesty of Heavenly Dao, the other by being sufficiently powerful to bestow upon themselves this invincible aura.


    Although Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit had surpassed the top Mahayana, his Cultivation was still far from it.


    He calmed his emotions and continued to comprehend the profound mysteries of the Great Dao.


    A thousand years.


    Two thousand years.


    He broke through to the Fushion Realm.


    Three thousand years.


    Four thousand years.


    Five thousand years.


    He broke through to the early stage of Mahayana.


    Six thousand years.


    Seven thousand years.


    Eight thousand years.


    Nine thousand years.


    Ten thousand years.


    He comprehended twenty-seven types of Great Dao, each one condensed into three thousand Laws.


    From then on, Yang Ji achieved the rank of a top Mahayana by understanding twenty-seven kinds of Great Dao.


    Shocking and beyond belief!

 Chapter 249 I Am the Tribulation Immortal, Invincible Under the Heavens (Part 1)

    The pinnacle of Mahayana! The top-tier Mahayana that achieved simultaneous cultivation of twenty-seven Great Dao.Within his body, 81,000 Dao Principles vibrated together, and Yang Ji felt that he could easily shatter the sky firmament and the thick earth.


    Powerful!


    That was his first impression.


    The second impression was still powerful!


    An unprecedented strength; when he clenched his five fingers, the strength condensed as if the heavens and earth were within his grasp.


    After ten thousand years, his strength had not only peaked but so had his mindset.


    Even if a Tribulation Immortal were to come, he would not fear at all; this confidence was granted by his formidable power.


    The reason why Dao Children are strong is that they have killed the Dao Calamity, obtaining the Great Dao''s Origin, allowing them to merge the mysteries of multiple Dao and unleash the power of Dao Principles to the utmost.


    At this moment, Yang Ji felt that if the twenty-seven Great Dao Principles were to merge, a single punch could kill a hundred or even a thousand top-tier Mahayana from the Yaksha Clan.


    This was not a boast, but instead the most powerful judgment he made after witnessing the strength of the top-tier Mahayana from the Yaksha Clan.


    With the World-Stabilizing Treasure, the Immortal Peach Tree in place, his Inner World continued to expand. In ten thousand years'' time, it reached the astonishing expanse of 182,000 miles, far surpassing a fully matured world.


    Within it, the Power of Origin had already been born; life was being created, and realms propagated.


    This process was bound to yield all sorts of fortunes.


    In addition, in the past ten thousand years, besides comprehending the Great Dao, he also continuously practiced Humanoid Weapon, a cultivation technique that refined both body and spirit.


    His Primordial Spirit too, became unbelievably powerful, with the Holy Light reaching as many as thirty-one beams.


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    With a mere thought from his Primordial Spirit, the pressure surged overwhelmingly. Yang Ji even doubted whether he was the Heavenly Dao itself, the Dominator of all things. This lofty feeling, this sense of looking down on all living beings was like that of a life transcended.


    This retreat brought tremendous gains.


    However, Yang Ji knew that this was only the beginning. Compared to the boundless grand world of the Immortal King, his 182,000-mile Inner World seemed pitifully small.


    Without hundreds of millions of years of accumulation and cultivation, it was far from reaching such profound depths.


    The same was true for his Primordial Spirit. While thirty-one beams of Holy Light might seem powerful, they were far too few compared to the over 120,000 beams of the Immortal King''s Primordial Spirit Holy Light. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The pressure from an Immortal King alone was not something he could withstand.


    But which Immortal King didn''t spend innumerable years to achieve their realm? This comparison was simply a foresight for Yang Ji, a distant view, a goal.


    If the Immortal King is the target, then he is the arrows. As long as time permits, the arrows will ultimately hit the mark.


    Yang Ji was extremely satisfied with all these gains, but the pinnacle of Mahayana was not his current endpoint.


    His Primordial Spirit had long surpassed the twenty-four beams of top-tier Mahayana. The extra seven beams fully qualified him to become a Seven Tribulations Immortal.


    Tribulation Immortal, Tribulation Immortal!


    With the addition of the word Immortal, it represented another level of life.


    Each time one survives the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation, their lifespan would increase by ten thousand years.


    The lifespan of a Nine Tribulations Immortal reached a terrifying ninety thousand or even a hundred thousand years.


    Such a lengthy lifespan, who wouldn''t desire it!


    However, lurking beneath such temptation was a perilous risk.


    Once one proactively crosses the peak of Mahayana and summons the Heavenly Tribulation, thereafter, every thousand years, they must survive a Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    If they fail, it will result in both bodily and Dao destruction; but if they succeed, their lifespan and power will immensely increase.


    Tribulation Immortal is a passive realm. The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation that occurs every thousand years is like the Reaper on the path to becoming an Immortal, an unavoidable blockade.


    Once in this realm, you can''t simply retreat whenever you want.


    Hence, some top-tier Mahayana delay breaking through their realm, frantically accumulating essence. This is the reason why.


    Without absolute certainty, no one dares to lightly invoke the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    However, Yang Ji had no fear. With his solid foundation and formidable strength, he was undaunted by the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    In an instant, he flew out of the Time Fissure and arrived in the starry sky.


    Looking up at the sky firmament, he violently broke through his realm''s shackles and actively invited the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation!


    Boom!


    The dull sound was like the chariot of the heavens rumbling, rolling in, as if an Immortal King was descending to crush Yang Ji.


    Endless lightning filled the zenith of the sky firmament, swiftly forming a Sea of Thunder that spanned the entire heavens. It was supreme, vast, boundless, and powerful.


    The Sea of Thunder layered upon itself, each layer like a firmament, with purple lightning snaking and surging, pressing down until galaxies crumbled and the void shattered.


    Just at the onset of its brewing, this expanse of starry space exploded, turning into fine powder, reverting to a pitch-dark Chaos, leaving nothing behind. Pieces of time and space, fragments of stars, dust, and vital essence, all got annihilated, turned into Chaos.


    This scene made one tremble and shudder with horror!


    The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation was terrifying indeed, full to the brim with the force of Dao Principles, its power limitless.


    The reflections of its chilling purple light caused one''s Primordial Spirit to quiver and the mind to collapse.


    Inside the Sea of Thunder, there was a pressing force, an aura like the advent of the apocalypse, an atmosphere of a final judgement, as if standing in the highest courtroom of the Heavenly Dao, receiving the sentence of death, with no one able to escape.


    Merely the presence of this Heavenly Tribulation before its descent was enough to scare some Tribulation Immortals half to death, causing their spirits and minds to break down.


    Because it was that terrifying.


    "Why is there such an oppressive Heavenly Tribulation? It''s like the Heavenly Dao is perched above, looking down with indifference, making it hard for one to even breathe." In the Mount Sea World, Lang Canghai trembled uncontrollably, the pressure so great that he could hardly catch his breath.

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    "I''ve never seen such a Heavenly Tribulation before, how could it have the essence of judgment and trial? This..." the Immortal Elder was also astonished."Young Yang has beheaded the Destiny Tribulation; this is the judgment and punishment brewing of the Destiny Thunder Tribulation. It''s normal that you haven''t seen it before, because neither have I. It''s just a guess based on what I''ve heard and seen!" the Rail Wooden Box said gravely. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Destiny Thunder Tribulation? It''s so terrifying? It''s pressing down so hard I can barely breathe." The Buddha Child''s face turned pale. Over the years, he had cultivated to the Mahayana level, but still trembled in the face of this Tribulation.


    "Yang lad, be careful. You''ve beheaded twenty-seven types of Great Dao; each type will bring about a corresponding Thunder Tribulation. You''ll have to endure twenty-seven horrendous Thunder Tribulations. With Great Dao comes great power, but also great peril!" the Rail Wooden Box warned solemnly.


    "Bring it on! Humanoid Weapons are a special Divine Skill that uses the forces of heaven to temper the body.


    Now that the Heavenly Might is overwhelming and the Thunder Tribulation surges, I shall use it to push my body''s strength to the level of a Supreme Dao Instrument." Yang Ji remained unflustered in the face of such Tribulation, thinking of enhancing his own strength, which was simply astonishing.


    If others knew, they couldn''t help but curse, "Monster!"


    Boom!


    The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation had brewed to its peak, and a terrifying immense bolt of lightning, like a long spear, tore across the heavens from the Sea of Thunder.


    Where it passed, it emitted endless currents of light and heat, piercing the sky, and tearing apart the surrounding space; time itself seemed to stop in that moment.


    "Be careful, this is the Spear of the Mind manifested by the Thunder Tribulation, a Destiny Origin Supreme Treasure with infinite might, aiming to slay the mind!" the Rail Wooden Box reminded in a deep voice.


    "Spear of the Mind? Perfect! I''ll use this ''Spear of the Mind'' Thunder Tribulation to refine my Three Thousand Laws of the Mind!" Yang Ji stood unmoved, above his head rose the Three Thousand Laws of the Mind, flickering with Immortal Light, rippling with Dao essence.


    The Spear of the Mind skewered down thunderously, striking upon the Law of the Mind, then piercing through, aiming for Yang Ji''s mind.


    The Law of the Mind closely pursued, rushing into the mind, wrapping it up tightly.


    The Spear of the Mind continuously hammered, hitting upon the Law of the Mind.


    In this process, Yang Ji discovered that with each strike of the Spear, the Law of the Mind would integrate one or two strands, and the aura of a True Immortal would also emanate forth from it.


    The Heavenly Dao Thunder Tribulation was a calamity of slaughter, but also a fortune.


    It was a fortune that refined the Laws of a True Immortal!


    Yang Ji used the Law of the Mind to frantically block the assault of the Spear of the Mind. In this process, his mind trembled endlessly, about to shatter, but fortunately, Yang Ji''s mind was unmatched in strength, managing to bear the ordeal with difficulty.


    "Senior, I recall other people''s crossing of tribulation wasn''t like this, right? Why does the Thunder Tribulation take the form of a Destiny Origin Supreme Treasure, with its might increasing manifold?" the Buddha Child said with astonishment.


    "This is the treatment for a Dao Child! The Dao Child has beheaded the Dao Calamity and obtained the Origin of the Dao. Hence, the tribulation he crosses is fraught with great danger. Yang lad has beheaded the Soul Calamity and obtained the Origin of the Mind; this Spear of the Mind is a Destiny Treasure born from the Origin of the Mind.


    Naturally, the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation will manifest in such a form to slay him. If it were another ordinary cultivator crossing the Tribulation, they would only face pure Heavenly Tribulation bombardment!" explained the Rail Wooden Box.


    "In that case, won''t I also have to endure such a perilous Heavenly Tribulation?" the Buddha Child shrank his neck.


    "Yes, you will also have to withstand such a formidable Thunder Tribulation. Who told you to become my disciple and gain my formidable heritage, to have beheaded five Dao Calamities?" the Rail Wooden Box said with a tone of bragging pride.


    "What? When did you two get together behind my back?" Yang Ji was resisting the Thunder Tribulation but was also taken aback.


    "Hehe, big brother, this is what we call making the best use of everything!" the Buddha Child laughed slyly.


    "What do you mean by making the best use of everything? Do you, lad, know anything about respecting the teacher and valuing the Dao?" the Rail Wooden Box glared fiercely as he ranted.


    "Hehe, I apologize, Master. I accidentally spoke my mind for a moment!" the Buddha Child chuckled sheepishly.


    "..." Yang Ji rolled his eyes toward the Buddha Child, understanding that this fellow had "deceived and flattered" his way into the Rail Wooden Box''s good graces, actually obtaining part of the Evil Ancestor True Scripture.


    Quite the stroke of fate.


    Both were cunning in mind; a match in craftiness. After being together for so many years, it was not surprising.


    Yang Ji cast a glance and then withdrew his gaze, focusing all his effort on countering the assault of the Spear of the Mind.


    No matter how stormy the Spear of the Mind raged, his mind was as stable as an ancient mountain.


    After dozens of breaths.


    The Spear of the Mind burst apart; this tribulation had been overcome!


    At this moment, three thousand laws of the mind had merged with three hundred laws, transforming into a stream of True Immortal Law, imbued with the vast and ferocious power of a True Immortal.


    Without even having a chance to catch his breath, Yang Ji suddenly looked up to find the second heavenly tribulation descending.


    It was a Slicing Blade covered in teeth marks.


    "This is an Origin Supreme Treasure, the Slicing Blade, nothing can withstand its cut, it is sharpness epitomized, you must be careful!" the Rail Wooden Box warned.


    "Bring it on!" Yang Ji remained undaunted and charged towards the Slicing Blade, clashing with it.


    Barehanded he faced the Sky Saber, sparks flying, clanging resoundingly!


    At this collision, even his body, comparable to a Superior Dao Artifact, immediately felt a tearing pain, and streaks of blood swiftly appeared.


    But his body was strong, and he possessed an even more formidable Immortal Body, which rapidly healed. Using the Three Thousand Laws of Cutting to defend, he forcefully resisted the Slicing Blade.


    After dozens of breaths, he persevered.


    The Three Thousand Laws of Cutting, having merged with three hundred laws, had also become a stream of True Immortal Law.


    Next appeared the "Hammer of Annihilation"!


    Boom! Boom!


    A Hammer of Annihilation fell upon his body, exploding violently, and Yang Ji''s body shook as if struck by the full force of a Tribulation Immortal, his Inner World was shaken, his organs nearly flipped inside out, and the immortal substances within him were severely damaged.


    This Law of Annihilation was indeed extraordinary, the power of the thunder tribulation it manifested was terrifying. With this blow, he truly realized its formidable power and was instantly on high alert.


    Activating the Law of Annihilation, he too condensed a Hammer of Annihilation and met it head-on, clashing wildly with the Hammer of Annihilation manifested by the tribulation.


    The thunderous power that infiltrated his body was left unobstructed by Yang Ji. Inside him, the Golden Runes surged, the Humanoid Weapon operated to its utmost. He intended to use the power of the heavenly tribulation to further strengthen his physique.


    Every force that boomed into his body, he endured and converted it into the supreme power to temper his body.


    In this tug of war, the Hammer of Annihilation also shattered; the Three Thousand Laws of Annihilation, too, had merged three hundred laws and morphed into a stream of True Immortal Law.


    What followed were¡ª


    The "Pangu Axe," representing strength; the "Illusionary Mirror," representing illusions; the "True Rigidity Halberd," representing true rigidity; the "Time Sword," representing time; the "Transformation Bead," representing change; the "Asura Hook," representing Asura; and other Origin Supreme Treasures manifested by the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation attacked Yang Ji in succession.


    These heavenly tribulations were incredibly terrifying. When they hit his body, it immediately shattered, countless lightning bolts shook him and penetrated his bloodline, infiltrating his Inner World.


    Crack, crack... Bones fractured, flesh burst apart, the terrifying heavenly tribulation, with its overwhelming destructive power, smashed Yang Ji''s body instantly into a mangled mess, leaving half a body, even his head burst open.


    Yang Ji had always taken pride in his strong physique, but under the bombardment of so many Great Dao Thunder Tribulations, even the strongest body was of no use, easily splitting open and bones breaking.


    "The Primordial Spirit is indestructible, the body is immortal, my form is eternal!" Yang Ji took a deep breath, striving to repair his body, the shattered flesh unbelievably began to recover.


    With each destruction and rebirth, Yang Ji''s body became like refined steel, undergoing hammering and forging, experiencing an incredible transformation.


    He knew that his body was getting close to the level of Supreme Dao Instrument.


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    As he pondered, all of a sudden, Yang Ji sensed an extreme danger. Looking upward, a pure lightning bolt resembling both a sword and a blade, stretching for tens of thousands of miles, instantly pierced his body.


    He could feel his body rapidly decaying and his lifespan precipitously declining.


    This was the Destiny Thunder Tribulation!


    With unstoppable force, it cut through his life, cleaved his spirit, its power unblockable and irresistible.


    "What''s going on? Isn''t the Destiny Treasure the Destiny Compass? What is this thing that resembles neither a sword nor a blade?" the Buddha Child exclaimed.


    "I don''t know either. Could it be that within Destiny''s Origin, two Origin Supreme Treasures have been nurtured?" exclaimed the Rail Wooden Box, seeing this weapon for the first time as well.


    "Life Root, merge!" Yang Ji roared, immediately calling forth the Immortal Peach Tree and merging it into his body to withstand the bombardment of the Destiny Thunder Tribulation.

 Chapter 250 I Am the Tribulation Immortal, Invincible Under the Heavens (Part 2)

    ```The Destiny Thunder Tribulation that struck Yang Ji seemed like a sword but not quite, a knife but not quite, a Supreme Treasure that roared into his body.


    In an instant, it displayed terrifying might, reducing his lifespan, slashing his spirit, aiming to completely annihilate him, wipe away all traces of him from the world.


    This alarmed Yang Ji. This crisis was several times more terrifying than the last time he faced the Law of Dao Destiny.


    He dared not be the slightest bit careless, hastily beckoning the Immortal Peach Tree to transform into his Life Root and merge with himself.


    Upon this fusion, the Immortal Peach Tree immediately neutralized most of the power of the Destiny Thunder Tribulation.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji breathed a sigh of relief and promptly activated the Three Thousand Destiny Dao Principles, countering with the Fate-Pointing Finger.


    Bang!


    Bang!


    Bang!


    In continuous collisions, there were no world-shattering scenes, but the confrontation was extremely perilous.


    His life was at one point reduced, hanging by a thread.


    Fortunately, he managed to hold on.


    As the collisions went on, the Destiny Dao Principles were continuously refined, fused, and bit by bit transformed into the True Immortal Law.


    From his initial alarm to now, Yang Ji finally stood firm, holding on.


    After a portion of the Three Thousand Destiny Dao Principles transformed into a small stream of True Immortal Laws, the power of the Fate-Pointing Finger grew stronger, and he handled it with increasing ease.


    Dozens of breaths later, the Destiny Thunder Tribulation finally dispersed.


    During these continuous collisions, three hundred Destiny Dao Principles fused into a stream of True Immortal Law.


    All twenty-seven Great Dao Thunder Tribulations had fallen, above the Sky Firmament, the Sea of Thunder had dissipated, the Heavenly Tribulation was over.


    Yang Ji, at this moment, exuded the ethereal aura of the immortals; he had successfully, become a Tribulation Immortal!


    He felt his lifespan and strength surge dramatically. Possessing strands of True Immortal Law, he finally experienced the terror of being a Tribulation Immortal.


    He had the power to shatter heavens, tear apart stars, and penetrate the universe, all within easy reach.


    "Young Yang, congratulations on becoming a Tribulation Immortal!" the Rotting Wooden Box said with a laugh.


    "Boss, congratulations!" the Buddha Child also said happily.


    "Being a Tribulation Immortal is not my final destination!" Yang Ji looked up, gazing into the heavens.


    "My lord, you... you plan to trigger the Heavenly Tribulation again?" Lang Canghai said in shock.


    "Yes, I want to cross the Thunder Tribulation again, to go even further!" Yang Ji''s aura surged as he spoke, his gaze intense, fearless, staring straight at the Sky Firmament.


    "This..." Lang Canghai quickly said, "My lord, you may not know this, but these Great Dao Thunder Tribulations get increasingly fierce each time. You''ve just passed one. Why not rest for a thousand years, accumulate your foundation, make comprehensive preparations, and wait until the Heavenly Tribulation comes naturally in a thousand years'' time? That would not be too late!"


    "Ordinary people need a thousand years to prepare; I do not!" As Yang Ji spoke, above the Sky Firmament, lightning flashed, and a thunderstorm rumbled. Waves upon waves of an even more terrifying Great Dao Thunder Tribulation were brewing once again.


    Clearly, he had once again triggered the Thunder Tribulation.


    Boom!


    The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation transformed into an Origin Supreme Treasure and roared down, the starry sky filling with its rage.


    Yang Ji was completely unfazed. Now a Tribulation Immortal with True Immortal Law within him, his strength had increased exponentially, reaching an unprecedented peak.


    All sorts of Immortal Techniques were also perfected.


    And he still possessed potent Superior Dao Artifacts such as the Wings of Time-Space, Life Mark, and Bow of Years.


    The toughness of his body was infinitely close to that of a Supreme Dao Instrument.


    His Inner World stretched vast over a hundred and eighty thousand li, able to form the World Seal with a terrifying might that could rival Great Immortal Techniques.


    With such a profound foundation, there was simply no need for further accumulation.


    Facing the striking Thunder Tribulation, Yang Ji did not dodge or evade; he attacked head-on, using his body and his Dao Principles to confront it forcefully.


    He sought to use the power of the Thunder Tribulation to temper his physique and refine his Laws.


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation struck him squarely on the body, immediately causing flesh and blood to splatter. Lightning penetrated into his body, but Yang Ji paid no mind, stretching and swimming through the calamity. He then made a shocking move: with a deep breath, he sucked in countless bolts of lightning into his mouth.


    Crackling! A series of explosions sounded, like water dropping into oil, instantly bursting forth.


    Yang Ji roared deeply, relying on his Immortal Body to stand firm against the onslaught.


    The Thunder Tribulation rampaged inside him, continuously inflicting damage, but with every cycle of destruction and repair, his body grew more sturdy and tight, undergoing a transformation.


    One!


    Two!


    Three!


    More than a dozen Great Dao Thunder Tribulations rained down in succession.


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    The stronger the Heavenly Tribulation, the stronger he became.


    The True Immortal Laws were consolidated one after another. After passing through twenty-six Great Dao Thunder Tribulations, his strength reached an unprecedented peak.


    His bodily toughness advanced further, and with a hum, his entire body vibrated, Golden Runes surged, instantly intertwining to form a sheet that seemed like an immortal golden armor enveloping his body, looking like a luminous golden-bodied Arhat, emitting an indestructible and majestic aura.


    "With the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, my physical toughness has finally reached the level of a Supreme Dao Instrument, that''s fantastic!" Yang Ji was exhilarated. Just then, suddenly, a terrifying aura that sent shivers down one''s spine appeared out of nowhere.


    Yang Ji''s face tensed up, without guessing, he knew¡ªit was the Destiny Thunder Tribulation!


    He swiftly looked up toward the heavens.


    Above, the lightning churned, manifesting an object¡ªan ancient brass Compass, the Destiny Compass witnessed by everyone before.


    As the Compass turned, Immortal Light hazy, countless Destiny Talisman runes leaped out.


    They were constantly calculating, insighting the Heavenly Secrets.


    In the blink of an eye, an indifferent will was conveyed: Your fate is sealed, you will die in five breaths!


    The Destiny Compass seemed to be calculating, but in reality, it was determining his life and death!


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    As the saying goes, "If King Yama dictates your death at the third watch, you will not live to see the fifth watch."The move deployed by the Destiny Compass was indeed the supreme method of twisting the fate of man, like a decree from the gods, it has determined Yang Ji''s life and death, with the timing clearly calculated and fixed.


    "My life exists eternally in this world, and my future will persist! Destiny Compass, you vainly attempt to predict my fate and fix my life and death!"


    Yang Ji''s eyes were cold and indifferent, and his aura surged forth. Witnessing such a terrifying method from the Destiny Compass, he was astonished yet not afraid.


    His body fused with his Life Root, and the True Immortal Laws formed by condensing the Path of Destiny were crazily activated. Vast beams of Fate-piercing light pierced through the void, and he took the initiative to attack.


    Methods of destiny aim to sever life; other methods are fundamentally incapable of contending with it. The power of destiny is intangible and difficult to neutralize.


    In Yang Ji''s hands, the only means to counter it were his Life Root and the Fate-Pointing Finger, which could nullify this force''s onslaught.


    He held nothing back, bravely and fearlessly confronting it head-on.


    At that moment, from the Destiny Compass above, a cascade of destiny light enveloped him.


    An eerie power suddenly appeared above Yang Ji''s head, seeking to sever his life force and end his destiny in an instant.


    This was horrifying, this was oppressive, the attack incorporeal.


    Destiny seemed to be grasped in a tight hold, causing even his soul to tremble.


    It was irresistible, and there was no means to resist.


    But Yang Ji had the Golden Finger, which allowed him to clearly see this invisible force¡ª[The Power of Destiny!]¡ªmanifesting as a colossal, unseen compass, pressing down like a piece of the heavens themselves, intent on utterly crushing his life span.


    To erase all traces of him in an instant.


    But how could he just sit idly and await his doom? The Fate-Pointing Finger was already launched, striking towards the compass.


    Yet, this invisible Destiny Compass seemed infinitely powerful, like the unshakeable firmament itself. The beams of the Fate-Pointing Finger, upon entering it, vanished like a clay ox into the sea, without causing the slightest ripple, instantly extinguished.


    But through the Golden Finger, Yang Ji could see that the power of the Destiny Compass was weakened.


    Without a word, his gaze nonchalant, he vibrated all ten fingers, activating the Fate-Pointing Finger hundreds of times in an instant, as countless beams furiously assailed the Destiny Compass.


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    The Destiny Compass crushed thousands of Fate-Pointing Fingers and, though greatly weakened, its invincible force burst forth, rushing into Yang Ji''s body.


    The Immortal Peach Tree shone with Immortal Light, exerting its profound mysteries, and bore the brunt of the attack.


    Still, a significant amount of the Destiny Compass''s power infiltrated through, acting upon Yang Ji''s body.


    In an instant, Yang Ji''s lifespan crazily dwindled, more than eight hundred years shaved off from his ten-thousand-year lifespan.


    This startled Yang Ji into a cold sweat.


    He too became frenzied, continuously activating the Fate-Pointing Finger, wildly bombarding the Power of Destiny within his body.


    In just two breaths'' time, he activated it hundreds of times, incessantly diminishing the might of the Destiny Compass.


    During this process of neutralization.


    His lifespan continued to plummet wildly.


    One thousand years, two thousand years, three thousand years, four thousand eight hundred years, six thousand two hundred years, eight thousand nine hundred years, nine thousand five hundred years, eleven thousand years.


    A lifespan of over ten thousand years bottomed out in an instant.


    Yang Ji let out a long howl; the Immortal Peach Tree also shook violently as the Fate-Pointing Finger was rapidly activated dozens of times.


    Just as his lifespan was about to be exhausted, boom! The final Fate-Pointing Finger at last shattered the Destiny Compass.


    Yang Ji glanced at his lifespan, only one year remained¡ªthis shocking revelation caused him to break out in cold sweat, changing his complexion for the first time.


    "How could the Destiny Thunder Tribulation be so terrifying? With your foundation, my lord, and the Immortal Peach Tree as your Life Root to counteract most of the damage, it is still so dire, nearly resulting in the exhaustion of your lifespan before dying. This is too incomprehensible, keeping in mind, this is only the second tribulation. With the likes of these, there are still eight more to endure, and each subsequent one will be more terrifying than the last. How will you cope?" Buddha Child exclaimed in astonishment.


    "Indeed, this is only the second Great Dao Thunder Tribulation, and it''s already this horrific. The next tribulation will be even more powerful, making it even harder to withstand! You possess the Immortal Body, with tremendous vitality and a physical strength that has reached the Supreme Dao Instrument level. I am not worried about the twenty-six tribulations you''ll face, but this final Destiny Thunder Tribulation, you may find it very difficult to overcome," Rail Wooden Box said seriously for the first time.


    "Yang Ji, don''t attempt the third Great Dao Thunder Tribulation for now!" Immortal Elder advised with concern.


    "I originally intended to push through in one go and overcome seven tribulations to achieve the immensely powerful state of a Seven Tribulations Immortal, but I never expected the Destiny Thunder Tribulation to be so dreadful!" Yang Ji said solemnly, "It seems that I can only achieve the state of a Two Tribulation Immortal this time. If I were to face the third Great Dao Thunder Tribulation, I really wouldn''t have much confidence."


    "I can faintly sense that the next one to appear will surely be another Destiny Treasure, and with my current abilities, it will likely be very difficult to contend with."


    "Another Destiny Treasure? Are you saying that, aside from that not-sword-not-knife Supreme Treasure and the Destiny Compass, there is another Destiny Treasure?" Rail Wooden Box was surprised, having never doubted Yang Ji''s intuition over the many years.


    "I have slain parts of Destiny''s Origin and can faintly feel that the Origin has nurtured a total of ten Supreme Treasures. That not-sword-not-knife is named [Destiny Shear Blade]!" Yang Ji revealed.


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    "Ten? The Origin of Destiny has nurtured ten Origin Supreme Treasures? This is unheard of, unseen before. If you weren''t undergoing tribulation, I would have lived countless eons and still not known about the existence of [Destiny Shear Blade], and what the world knows of is just the Destiny Compass!" Rail Wooden Box said in amazement.

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    "This Destiny Thunder Tribulation is so powerful, I wonder how those Ancestors of Origin managed to get through it? Senior, do you know?" Yang Ji frowned as he asked the Rail Wooden Box."The Ancestors of Origin exist only in legends, even my master, Ancestral Fiend, who has lived for countless years, has never seen them. So how would I know how they overcame the tribulation?" the Rail Wooden Box responded, then its expression became solemn, "But have you heard this saying, ''The only thing that can defeat magic is magic itself!''"


    "Since your Fate-Pointing Finger can weaken the Destiny Thunder Tribulation, then as long as you find a more advanced Divine Skill related to destiny, or create your own powerful Divine Skill, it is definitely feasible."


    "Alternatively, find treasures similar to the World-Stabilizing Treasure, the Immortal Peach Tree in your possession, or the Destiny Compass in Tian Jizi''s hands, among others, all of which are viable options!"


    "As for other Magical Treasures and Divine Skills, if they cannot negate the Power of Destiny, even giving you an Immortal Artifact would be useless!"


    "Oh, there is another method that could work, if... your lifespan increases to a terrifying extent, a hundred thousand years, a million years, then you could just stand there and let it erode, and you would be able to get through the Heavenly Tribulation. After all, the tribulation is time-limited, and if it can''t kill you after several dozen breaths, it will dissipate on its own," continued the Rail Wooden Box leisurely.


    "A hundred thousand years, a million years? Where would I get such a long lifespan?" Yang Ji shook his head, "Now that I''ve passed the Lightning Tribulation, my lifespan has increased sharply, reaching just over twenty thousand years, which I estimate is not enough for it to erode. However, your words reminded me; having overcome two tribulations in a row, the next Great Dao Thunder Tribulation won''t come for another two thousand years. In this period, I could indeed look for more Spiritual Objects that can extend life. Every little bit more increases my chances."


    Thinking back on the mere one year of lifespan he had left before, Yang Ji also felt a sense of lingering fear. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It seems these are the only strategies for now. In the next two thousand years, you''ll have to work hard at accumulating your foundation, otherwise, the next tribulation won''t be easy," said the Rail Wooden Box.


    "I didn''t expect that even when the boss has become so strong, he still needs to build his foundation. It seems I must accumulate my foundation until it can''t get any thicker, and then face the tribulation when the end of my lifespan approaches," Buddha Child said solemnly.


    "Ordinarily, with Yang Kid''s foundation, if he were to face any of the other twenty-six types of Great Dao Thunder Tribulations, he would grow stronger with each passing, and the True Immortal Laws would become more refined. He wouldn''t need to build his foundation anymore. But I''ve never seen anyone get through this Destiny Tribulation. It''s a variable that cannot be ignored!" the Rail Wooden Box warned gravely.


    Yang Ji took a deep breath and said resolutely, "With more than two thousand years to go, I have plenty of time. Now that I am a Two Tribulation Immortal, my power has reached an inconceivable level. The world is vast, mine to traverse. During this time, I will thoroughly search for what I need to strengthen myself."


    "First, find Supreme Divine Powers or Immortal Techniques related to destiny to replace the Fate-Pointing Finger. Second, delve into the Path of Destiny and create a Supreme Divine Power to take the place of the Fate-Pointing Finger. Third, look for treasures that can withstand the Destiny Thunder Tribulation. Fourth, seek out Spiritual Objects that can extend lifespan." Experience exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire


    "As long as I become stronger, I won''t fear the Destiny Thunder Tribulation!"


    "Kid Yang, if you ask me, why not just take out Tian Jizi and grab his Destiny Compass?" the Rail Wooden Box suggested.


    "That Destiny Compass is an Origin Supreme Treasure, with power comparable to an Immortal King. If I harbor such thoughts, wouldn''t I be seeking death?" Yang Ji shook his head.


    "Then there''s nothing else to do but to build a good foundation. Find things like the Mystic Turtle Shell that can withstand the tribulations of destiny, or Formations that can resist the trials of fate. The more, the better, you need to keep your little life safe," sighed the Rail Wooden Box.


    "Let''s head back to Taichu World first. When Brother Xuan Zhong and I talked about delicacies, he mentioned that within their Sect''s Immortal Artifact, two treasures were growing¡ªa flower and a herb. The flower is the Myriad Fading Immortal Spirit Flower, and the herb is the evergreen Divine Ascension Herb. The flower exudes a delightful fragrance when eaten, and the herb has a sweet and sour taste, both are rare delicacies. Consuming one would increase one''s lifespan by a terrifying thousand years, I wonder if any are left!" Yang Ji pondered with his chin propped in his hand.

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    "Let''s go, we''re heading back to the Taichu World!" Yang Ji''s Wings of Time-Space suddenly spread behind him, propelling him through the sky in a burst of light, and in an instant, he had flown out billions of miles.Such speed was comparable even to Tian Jizi when he first maneuvered the Destiny Compass.


    The Wings of Time-Space, truly a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, with Yang Ji now a Two Tribulation Immortal in strength and infusing it with the True Immortal Law, finally unleashed its full might.


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    Even Mo Taixu, that powerful Red Dust Immortal, had no hope of catching up, and without magical treasures for flying, he couldn''t even glimpse Yang Ji''s back.


    The Wings of Time-Space, at this moment, finally revealed the edge that a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure should possess.


    No wonder the Great Sage Mu Yuan said that if one could construct it, one could go anywhere under the vast heavens.


    True enough!


    Speed was something Yang Ji valued highly; sometimes, being fast was a matter of life and death.


    This was proven already in the Life and Death Realm under the pursuit of "Yun Fengyang".


    Currently, the Wings of Time-Space was still just a Superior Dao Artifact; if it were a Supreme Dao Instrument, or even an Immortal Artifact, then the speed would be unimaginable.


    At such a flying speed, it was estimated that it would take about thirty years to return to the Taichu World, far quicker than the seventy to eighty years taken by Xuan Zhong initially.


    "Boss, the Xian Ding Sect has a profound foundation, surely it contains many Dao Pills that can extend life¡ªwhy not make a trip there first?" Buddha Child suggested.


    "The five ancestors are currently comprehending Immortal Techniques in the Life and Death Realm; let''s not disturb them for now. We''ll head to the Taichu World to explore and it won''t be too late to return afterward," Yang Ji said.


    "Young Yang, your Primordial Spirit is powerful, allowing you to multitask. During this flight, you can''t waste time; you should diligently comprehend the Laws of Destiny to see if you can create your own Divine Skills," the Rail Wooden Box expressed its concern, deeply caring about whether Yang Ji could get through the Destiny Thunder Tribulation, as it also related to its own future.


    Hearing this, Yang Ji replied, "Actually, in these past ten thousand years while I have been pondering the Path of Destiny, I''ve also been creating my own Divine Skills. However, what I''ve created isn''t an offensive Divine Skill, but one that disrupts calculations¡ªnamed the ''Destiny Twin Tracks Technique.''


    "I possess Origin of Destiny, and can completely shield my own destiny from being calculated by others."


    "Yet, this is too astonishing and unconventional. Not even an Immortal King can completely shield their own destiny¡ªso if I, a True Immortal of little significance, manage to do so, wouldn''t it suggest to others that I possess a Destiny Treasure, or that I, like the Ancestor of Origin, have slain Destiny Tribulation?"


    "That would be highly inadvisable, likely drawing suspicion from those with ulterior motives."


    "The original intent in creating the ''Destiny Twin Tracks Technique'' was to make it so that I could be both calculable and incalculable to others," Yang Ji said mysteriously.


    "Oh? How so?" the Rail Wooden Box asked curiously.


    "Once I apply the ''Destiny Twin Tracks Technique'', two paths of destiny will emerge for me¡ªone in the current time-space, and one within an alternate destiny time-space of my creation,"


    "If others try to calculate my fate, they can only discern the destiny of my alternate time-space existence. While they can try to calculate, they can never find me, because the destiny that belongs to me in that alternate time-space simply doesn''t exist," Yang Ji explained calmly.


    "Oh? There''s such a miraculous Divine Skill? Then what others calculate would all be false destinies you''ve woven?" the Rail Wooden Box exclaimed in amazement.


    "Yes, the alternate destiny time-space acts like a parallel universe''s version of me. Even if they can calculate it, they can never touch the parallel me, because that me is an illusion!" Yang Ji said.


    "This ''Destiny Twin Tracks Technique'' is too wondrous, like swapping the heavens for the earth, completely hiding the true destiny and exposing a false one!" the Rail Wooden Box marveled admiringly.


    "Besides, I''ve also created a technique called the ''Destiny Transfiguration Technique.'' Once it transforms me into someone else, not only my fate but also my causality and all traces will change. It''s far more mysterious than the Great Transformation Talisman, surpassing even the Heavenly Demon''s ''Reincarnation Technique'' and the ''Life Wheel Transference Technique.'' Once used, nobody can see through it," Yang Ji said, the corner of his lips curling in pride.


    "The Destiny Transfiguration Technique? Is it really that exquisite? The Path of Destiny is so strange and wonderful?" The Rail Wooden Box, listening intently, had its pupils contract, deeply moved.


    "Moreover, two other Destiny Divine Skills are about to take shape. The inspiration for one of them comes from the ''Life-Death Talisman''; planting a Life and Death Talisman in someone grants control over their life and death. So, if I create a ''Destiny Talisman,'' won''t I be able to control someone else''s life and death in the same way?"


    "My vision for the other Destiny Divine Skill is this: whether it''s a clone or the original, their destinies are linked¡ªthey are one person''s destiny! If I kill someone''s original body, then following the thread of destiny, couldn''t I also cut down any identities they might have hidden in the far reaches of time-space? If this technique works out, then even if others have millions of clones for preservation of life, I could sever their lives in an instant,"


    Yang Ji said slowly.


    "Killing along the thread of destiny? Chopping down a person''s fate? This, this..." the Rail Wooden Box was taken aback, its spine chilling, "If your technique succeeds, it would indeed be cutting the grass and rooting it out, forever eliminating future troubles, leaving no chance for vengeance."


    "Boss, is there really such a miraculous Divine Skill?" Buddha Child asked in surprise.


    "There is. It might be conceptual at the moment, but I''ve delved deeply into the Path of Destiny. Intuitively, I feel that, given time, I can certainly create it," Yang Ji confirmed. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

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    "Your skills are all Lao Liu''s Divine Powers, huh? Anyone who crosses you is in big trouble; they wouldn''t even know how they died," the Rot Wooden Box teased, then became serious, "However, none of these are offensive destiny Divine Powers. They can''t negate the force of the Destiny Thunder Tribulation. You need to create a Supreme Divine Power that''s even more formidable than the Fate-Pointing Finger.""I know, but creating an offensive Supreme Divine Power isn''t something that can be done quickly; it takes time." Yang Ji naturally wanted to create a powerful offensive Divine Power, but it was not something that could be rushed.


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    Amidst the stars, a streak of light passed by. Yang Ji moved at extreme speeds, flying swiftly towards Taichu World.


    One year, eight years, thirteen years, twenty-eight years, thirty-one years.


    Time hurriedly passed by.


    When thirty-two years had passed, Yang Ji had arrived at the edge of Taichu World. With a flutter of the Wings of Time-Space behind him, he displayed his supreme ability to cross realms, easily penetrating the barrier of Taichu World and flying inside.


    Several days later, Wuji Dao Sect.


    Above the Nine Heavens, the Secret Hall.


    "Yang, Yang lad, you''ve reached the level of a Two Tribulation Immortal?" Chun Ye''s astonished voice echoed throughout the hall.


    He stared at Yang Ji, gobsmacked and disbelieving, as if he had seen a ghost.


    At the head of the room, Wuji Zi looked surprised as he observed Yang Ji.


    It had been just over seventeen hundred years since their last meeting, and previously Yang Ji was at the Void Refinement Realm. How did he suddenly become a powerful Two Tribulation Immortal?


    "Yang Ji, have you been cultivating in a space where time flows extremely fast?" Wuji Zi, being the Sect Master, was calm and measured, immediately guessing the reason.


    "The Sect Master guesses right. Over the years, I have trained in the outer starry sky, where I encountered a Time Fissure. Within it, time flowed twenty times faster compared to the outside world. After cultivating there for five hundred years, I finally broke through to become a Two Tribulation Immortal!" Yang Ji chuckled.


    "Incredible, simply incredible. The once immature lad has suddenly grown to such heights, reaching a realm equal to mine." Chun Ye looked at Yang Ji with a mix of nostalgia and relief,


    "Tell us, what do you need by coming to find me and the Sect Master as soon as you returned?"


    "Elder knows me well," Yang Ji grinned.


    "The moment I see that crafty gleam in your eyes, I know you want our Sect to bleed dry," Chun Ye hummed a couple of times, the image of seeing right through Yang Ji clear on his face.


    "Yang Ji, you have now become a Two Tribulation Immortal and have made great progress in five Great Dao, establishing yourself as a core member of the Sect''s high ranks. Whatever you need, just ask, and if the Sect has it, we will not be stingy," Wuji Zi declared.


    "Tell me, do we have the Time Stones and Space Stones?" Chun Ye raised his cup to sip some Enlightenment Tea, half looking at Yang Ji with amusement, not forgetting to tease a little.


    "I indeed need some Spiritual Objects upon returning to the Sect! When others achieve the level of Tribulation Immortal, they accumulate a foundation by enriching their Magical Treasures and Immortal Techniques. But I''m different; I need life-extending Spiritual Objects, as many as possible," Yang Ji stated plainly.


    "Life-extending Spiritual Objects?" Chun Ye paused and glanced at Wuji Zi. They couldn''t help but say in unison, "Immortal Spirit Flowers, Divine Ascension Herb!"


    "Besides those, the Sect has many Medicine Pills that can extend life, but their effects are far less compared to Immortal Spirit Flowers and Divine Ascension Herb," Chun Ye added.


    Yang Ji''s spirits lifted at this news and he asked, "Do we have Immortal Spirit Flowers and Divine Ascension Herbs in the Sect?" S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Yes, if you need just one, I can give it to you right away. But if you need a large quantity, I''m not authorized to decide," Wuji Zi spoke up.


    "Oh?" Yang Ji looked puzzled, "Do we need the approval of the ancestor?"


    "The ancestor is out wandering and no longer inquires about Sect affairs!" Wuji Zi shook his head.


    "Then, does it need the approval of all the Elders within the Sect?" Yang Ji inquired further.


    "No, we are not qualified to decide. To obtain more Immortal Spirit Flowers and Divine Ascension Herbs, you need the consent of the Sect''s Immortal Artifact, as those items grow in its inner cosmos," Wuji Zi explained.


    "The Sect''s Immortal Artifact!" Yang Ji nodded thoughtfully.


    "Yes, the Sect''s Immortal Artifact is the Wuji Sword, personally forged by the Wuji Immortal King and gifted with sentience. It is the Sect-Stabilizing Treasure he left behind. The Spiritual Objects it cultivates can only be obtained with its approval," Wuji Zi elaborated.


    "That Elder enjoys talent, and with you being so outstanding, like me, handsome, you''re sure to win its favor," Chun Ye joked with a laugh.


    "Follow me. I''ll take you to it!" Wuji Zi pressed into the void, and with a swirl of Immortal Light, a portal emerged.


    After gesturing to Yang Ji, he flew into it.


    Yang Ji followed swiftly behind, entering after him.


    In the blink of an eye, they arrived at a Secret Realm resembling a Minor Heavenly Realm.


    Here, the Immortal Spirit Qi was exceptionally rich, engulfing the entire Secret Realm like a mist.


    Upon entering, Wuji Zi did not continue forward but instead respectfully bowed and said, "Greetings to the ancestor!"


    Yang Ji followed his gaze through the mists and saw an enormous Flying Sword, towering within the Secret Realm like a pillar supporting the sky, covered in inscriptions, with Sword Light circulating and Immortal charm overflowing, its sharpness pervasive.


    Around the Sword, Immortal Qi surged like the tides, with the tip reaching the barrier of the Immortal Realm, absorbing Pure Yang Qi and condensing Pure Yang Water.


    This Sword, in its appearance and style, was identical to the Wuji Sword used by Gu Xinghua during the battle at the Battlefield of Inheritances.


    Without a second thought, Yang Ji knew this Sword was indeed the Sect-Stabilizing Treasure of the Wuji Dao Sect, the Immortal Artifact Wuji Sword!

 Chapter 251 Immortal Artifact Wuji Sword, Immortal Spirit Flower, Divine Ascension Herb Acquired_3

    ```"Disciple pays respect to the Great Ancestor!" Yang Ji also bowed deeply along with Wuji Zi.


    "Oh? The Sect Master has come!" An aged voice emanated from within the Secret Realm, and following that, the immense Sword Light of the Wuji Sword flashed and transformed into an elderly man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, white hair and beard, exuding an intense aura of an immortal with great benevolence.


    "Great Ancestor, I have brought a prodigious disciple to meet you!" Wuji Zi declared.


    "Oh? A prodigy?" The elder''s robe billowed without wind as he took steady steps forward, coming closer.


    In the process, his gaze also fell upon Yang Ji.


    "Great Ancestor, this disciple by my side is the former number one true inheritor, Yang Ji!" Wuji Zi introduced.


    "The number one true inheritor? A Two Tribulation Immortal?" The elder''s eyes brightened, lauding, "Very good, very good!"


    "Disciple Yang Ji, pays respect to the elder!" Yang Ji greeted with a bow.


    "For nearly thirty thousand years, our Sect''s destiny has been prosperous, producing several number one true inheritors. You have guided them well, and ''Infinity'' has not been tarnished," the elder said with a face full of satisfaction, "Tell me, what brings you here!"


    "Great Ancestor, I''ve brought Yang Ji to request some Immortal Spirit Flowers and Divine Ascension Herbs!" Wuji Zi stated.


    "Immortal Spirit Flowers, Divine Ascension Herbs? These are Spiritual Objects that increase longevity, you want?" The elder looked towards Yang Ji.


    "Return to Great Ancestor! The Heavenly Tribulation is perilous, and this disciple''s foundation is shallow. To ensure a flawless crossing of the tribulation, I special request some longevity-increasing Spiritual Objects from the Great Ancestor," Yang Ji replied.


    "If you wanted one or two Immortal Techniques or Magical Treasures, I could give them to you, but you''re after longevity-increasing Spiritual Objects? Why is that? I see your vitality is rich, your life pattern is bright, and you have a long life span, over twenty thousand years easily, you have no concerns about your life," the elder commented, puzzled. Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I have cultivated a Forbidden Secret Technique that can burn lifespan for tremendous power, it''s my confidence to shatter any Great Dao Thunder Tribulation. To strengthen my foundation, I have come to ask the Great Ancestor for such Spiritual Objects," Yang Ji explained.


    "I see! If that''s the case, the more lifespan you have, the more confident you''ll be, and the greater your chances of overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation! I do have ten Immortal Spirit Flowers and ten Divine Ascension Herbs. If you consume them all, you will gain another twenty thousand years of life," the elder explained.


    "However, with such a generous gift, I will not let you take them so easily. I require you to take one sword strike from me!"


    The elder''s kindly face suddenly sharpened, especially his eyebrows, which were like twin swords, revealing a forbidding edge. His sword intent was radiant, and the Sword Qi soared to the sky. The space around was being sliced by the Sword Qi, hissing and revealing numerous cracks.


    "Agreed! The disciple is willing to take one sword strike from the Great Ancestor!" Yang Ji looked up, his own formidable aura also bursting forth.


    "Good, you have courage!" Meanwhile, the elder, with a booming gesture, pointed out as if thrusting a sharp sword.


    As an Immortal Artifact, his own strength was comparable to a Red Dust Immortal. This mundane gesture was condensed with supreme Sword Dao, exceedingly terrifying!


    Upon seeing this, Yang Ji let out a long howl, instantly merging the mysteries of five types of Great Dao within his five fingers. His whole body''s aura erupted, the pressure of the Heavenly Dao heavily bestowed upon him, and Primordial Annihilation was thunderously unleashed.


    Bang!


    This collision was earth-shattering, with horrifying energy violently bursting forth.


    Under this single finger strike, Yang Ji was also sent flying back thousands of miles before he could steady himself.


    "Five types of the Great Dao, top Immortal Techniques, truly worthy of being the number one true inheritor, blessed with both destiny and strength. You took my move unscathed ¨C the Sect producing such an outstanding figure is indeed fortunate! Take the Immortal Spirit Flowers and Divine Ascension Herbs," the elder said, his face full of gratification as he tossed a clump of Immortal Light at Yang Ji.


    Upon receiving and inspecting it, Yang Ji found there were actually twenty Immortal Spirit Flowers and twenty Divine Ascension Herbs, double the amount previously promised.


    "Thank you, Great Ancestor!" A delighted Yang Ji expressed his deep gratitude with a bow.


    "These are all I have on me; originally, I meant to keep half for others in the Sect, but compared to you, they truly aren''t worthy to enjoy such Spiritual Objects!" The elder said with a benevolent smile.


    (Thank you for the reward, Hanty. Love you!)


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 Chapter 252 Killing Intent! Battling a Six Tribulations Immortal

    "Thank you for your profound favor, Ancestor!" Yang Ji said as he bowed."Xiao Yang, when our fists and fingers touched just now, I faintly sensed other Great Dao traces within you. Tell me honestly, have you slain any other Dao Calamities?" The elder formed from the Wuji Sword looked at Yang Ji with a deep and meaningful smile.


    "I won''t hide it from you, Ancestor, I actually have concealed five more marks, having slain a total of ten Dao Calamities," Yang Ji weighed in his heart and then spoke out.


    "Just as I thought!" The Wuji Sword exchanged a glance with Wuji Zi, their hearts trembled, and their faces involuntarily revealed a thick smile.


    The Wuji Sword, with a face brimming with gratification, laughed and said, "Due to limited resources, geniuses from the Lower Realm rarely have extensive foundations or receive great fortunes. Generally speaking, slaying five Dao Calamities is already the limit."


    "Unlike the Heavenly Realm, with its abundant resources, where the geniuses of the great Sects each have Supreme Dao Instruments at their disposal, and even Demi Immortal Instruments are nothing out of the ordinary."


    "The strength of their Primordial Spirits and their Inner Worlds can reach levels that astound the Red Dust Immortals during the Divinity Transformation stage. Divine Skills and Immortal Techniques are as numerous as hairs, there for your comprehension. Additionally, they have the protection of Immortal Kings."


    "With such various underlying advantages, those geniuses can strike at more than ten Dao Calamities."


    "From the top-tier Immortal Technique you displayed just now, Xiao Yang, your ability to slay ten Dao Calamities must stem from a grand inheritance from the Immortal Realm. Otherwise, it would be very difficult to get this far with the foundations of the Lower Realm," said the Wuji Sword.


    "What the Ancestor said is very true, I indeed received some fortuitous encounters," Yang Ji followed up.


    Though he had not received a grand inheritance from the Immortal Realm, the Immortal Peach Tree was his greatest opportunity to reach this point. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire


    Without the Immortal Peach Tree, he wouldn''t have been able to slay the Destiny Tribulation; without slaying it, he couldn''t activate the "Fate-Pointing Finger" to unleash its terrifying power.


    Without the full strength of the Fate-Pointing Finger, slaying more than twenty Dao Calamities in a short period would be a fool''s dream.


    Without the Immortal Peach Tree, relying on his own background, his achievements would be no different from those of other geniuses in the Lower Realm.


    Even with his remarkable talents, in the end, he probably could only slay four or five Dao Calamities.


    Thus, the Immortal Peach Tree not only changed his destiny against the heavens but also changed Yang Ji''s own fate¡ªit became his Life Root!


    It was his greatest underpinning to date, and also his greatest underpinning for overcoming the Destiny Thunder Tribulation.


    "Xiao Yang, you and Xuan Zhong are alike, both possessing great fortune and fated encounters. One of you has slain twelve Dao Calamities, and the other ten. Since the founding of the Wuji Dao Sect, only the first Sect Master achieved this. The rest of the Sect Masters and Dao Sons, despite their exceptional talents, were limited by resources, at most slaying three or four Dao Calamities, and fewer still managed five."


    "However, I am quite satisfied with the Sect Master of this generation, having slain a full five Dao Calamities," the Wuji Sword laughed as he looked towards Wuji Zi, his old face filled with contentment.


    "Ancestor flatters me!" Wuji Zi responded with a light laugh.


    The Wuji Sword gave him a glance, then turned back to Yang Ji, and said solemnly, "Xiao Yang, you and Xuan Zhong are geniuses among geniuses. Having slain more than ten Dao Calamities, your strength far exceeds those of the same stage, and even fighting across levels is not out of the question for you."


    "The Sect has brought forth two extraordinary individuals like you at this time of great calamity. This is the accumulation of fortune destined for our Wuji Dao Sect. You two are both protectors of the Sect and those fated for the tribulation."


    "Whether the Sect can weather the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons largely depends on the two of you."


    "The foundations of our Taichu World are profound, hiding many powerful forces, so I believe it won''t be easy for those Heavenly Demons to succeed," said Yang Ji.


    "No, no, no, when one tribulation stirs, myriad tribulations follow. This is indeed a formidable tribulation like no other!" The Wuji Sword''s expression was more solemn than ever.


    "When one tribulation stirs, myriad tribulations follow? Does the Ancestor mean there are other calamities besides the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons?" Yang Ji asked with a grave voice, looking at the information above the elder''s head.


    "Yes, I have calculated for thousands of years and arrived at this conclusion," the Wuji Sword said seriously.


    "In your absence these years, Taichu World has been undercurrents swirling, celestial patterns shifting, and storms brewing. The silence before the storm will inevitably lead to thunderous roars and rivers of blood!" Wuji Zi spoke with a heavy voice.


    "Xiao Yang, before the great calamity arrives, what you need to do is to greatly enhance your own strength. I will order to gather all the Sect''s resources that can extend lifespan and give them all to you. Only if you grow stronger, does the Sect stand a chance of survival," the Wuji Sword said.


    "Xuan Zhong has become a Red Dust Immortal. If you achieve the same, our Sect will have two Red Dust Immortals who have each slain ten Dao Calamities. Even if we cannot defeat them, we could retreat in good order," he continued.


    "Is the Ancestor so pessimistic?" Yang Ji was startled. Wouldn''t two Red Dust Immortals who have each slain ten Dao Calamities shatter all opposition?


    "There was hope before, but lately, whether I calculate this way or that, it all points to misfortune!" sighed the Wuji Sword.


    "Omens of misfortune?" Yang Ji was taken aback, his expression thoughtful.


    "You needn''t dwell on these too much, so as not to disturb your peace of mind. Right now, just focus on cultivating with ease," the Wuji Sword then turned to Wuji Zi and said, "Besides the resources of the Sect, you must go outside and acquire life-extending resources to strengthen our hope."


    "Don''t worry, Ancestor, I will handle it properly," Wuji Zi said.


    "Thank you, Ancestor," Yang Ji bowed deeply, knowing that the entire Sect''s energy would be mobilized to find spiritual objects that could enhance lifespan. While he felt joy in his heart, the weight on his shoulders felt heavier by a twofold.


    "Hmm, if you have no other matters, you may leave for now. I need to delve into calculation once more. With Xiao Yang emerging as a Supreme Genius, perhaps a glimmer of hope might appear," said the Wuji Sword as he formed hand seals and spoke resolutely. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 252 Killing Intent! Battling a 6-Tribulation Immortal_2

    "Elder Ancestor, we shall take our leave!" Wuji Zi and Yang Ji exchanged a glance and then both left the Secret Hall.In the outside world, Wuji Zi busied himself gathering resources for Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji planned to first return to Wenxian Heavenly Domain and quietly wait for a few days.


    It was during his flight that his expression suddenly changed, and a thick killing intent appeared on his face.


    "Asking for death!"


    "Big brother, what''s wrong?" Buddha Child asked in confusion.


    "My clone left in the Floating Luo Sea has been tempered by Xuan Haisheng!" Yang Ji''s face darkened as he spoke.


    "Xuan Haisheng? Is that the Dao child of the Heavenly Demon Sect?" Buddha Child''s memory flowed, "This fellow once fancied the Demon Consort, and even once looked up to big brother in the presence of Her Highness. Where did he get the audacity to temper with your clone?"


    "Let''s go, to the Floating Luo Sea!" Yang Ji''s Wings of Time-Space quivered behind him, and he vanished from the Wuji Dao Sect.


    ...


    Floating Luo Sea.


    Within a secret trench in the Heavenly Demon Sect''s branch.


    In the command hall, seated on the king''s throne, was a young man of exceptionally extraordinary bearing. His celestial forehead was full, his facial foundations were broad, his eyes deep, and there was an air of nobility between his eyebrows. His body was enveloped in an aura of domineering presence, truly extraordinary.


    It was Xuan Haisheng.


    Next to him, a middle-aged man stood, his features sharp and angular, dressed in a black robe, his whole aura extremely fierce, like a black tiger.


    "Congratulations to the lord for successfully taking control of Hei Sha!"


    "A mere Void Refining Cultivator is nothing!" Xuan Haisheng waved his hand nonchalantly as his gaze turned downwards.


    A young man was respectfully kneeling in the center of the hall.


    "This person once used the Demon Consort''s power to oppress me. If he wasn''t still useful, I would have killed him with a flick of my finger right now." Xuan Haisheng spoke indifferently.


    "Is Lord controlling him to get close to the Demon Consort?" the middle-aged man asked.


    "This person is not weak, indeed a One Tribulation Dao child, a genius, and highly valued by the Demon Consort. Now that a great calamity is approaching, I''m using him to obtain information from the Heavenly Demon. This is a brilliant move. When the time is ripe, I can transform into his form to get close to the Demon Consort. One day, I''ll make the Demon Consort willingly submit at my feet." Xuan Haisheng''s expression was cold and merciless, like an emperor without pity.


    "You won''t live to see that day!"


    Boom! All of a sudden, a terrifyingly powerful aura, as if from the heavens, descended heavily and oppressively.


    "This is... Heavenly Dao Pressure, so intense... A Seven Tribulations Immortal?" Xuan Haisheng was shocked, and the middle-aged man by his side also changed color drastically. Both wanted to move but were fiercely deterred in spirit; their bodies trembled and they found it difficult to take even a step.


    The next moment, space tore open, and a young man coldly emerged, it was indeed Yang Ji, transformed in appearance.


    Seeing the kneeling clone in the middle of the hall, his intent to kill surged and his expression turned ice-cold.


    Xuan Haisheng had his clone kneel, and that sealed Xuan Haisheng''s fate.


    "Die!" Yang Ji''s expression was cold as he pointed a killing finger.


    "No, the Immortal Dao aura on your body... You''re just a Two Tribulation Immortal?" Xuan Haisheng''s brow furrowed slightly, without much despair, remaining quite calm as he spoke in a deep voice, "Master, I beseech you to take action to suppress this person!"


    "Hey, what ant dares to strike against my disciple, asking for death!"


    Thump! A sudden hearty laugh erupted, and then in the space before Xuan Haisheng, it tore apart, revealing an old man dressed in black gold imperial robes. He threw a punch, resisting Yang Ji''s finger strike head-on. With a collision, the crisis looming over Xuan Haisheng was resolved.


    "Chi Emperor Fist, are you a royal from the Earth Demon line?" Yang Ji flicked his sleeve to relieve the force, standing aloft in the air, staring down indifferently at the person before him.


    The old man stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an aura of loftiness, like an emperor, with a cold smile at the corner of his mouth, looking down on Yang Ji with cruelty as if beholding an ant.


    "Boy, who are you? You dare to strike at my disciple, your death is certain! Kneel down now, let me set a restriction on you, and I will spare your body, preserving your intellect!"


    The old man with two black horns atop his head was extremely arrogant, looking down from on high, his face full of domineering aura.


    He seemed boastful, yet in his heart, he was still surprised. Yang Ji managed to easily break his move and remained unscathed, which he found very inconceivable.


    You should know, he was a Six Tribulations Immortal, and the moment he made his move, he wielded an Immortal Technique without a shred of holding back. Yet, such a lethal move didn''t gain the slightest advantage.


    "You old fart! How dare you speak to our boss like that, today you''re definitely going to die!" the Buddha Child yelled within the Mountain Sea Pearl.


    "Seeking death!"


    The old man couldn''t contain his anger. With a slight motion, heaven and earth spun, blurring together as if reverting to Chaos. Yang Ji immediately felt a supremely powerful force tugging at him, casting him into an obscure void, intent on strangling him to death.


    "Void Strangle? That''s but a minor Dao Technique!" Yang Ji lifted his hand and pressed down into the void with severity. In an instant, all the strangling forces dispersed into nothingness.


    "Hmm?" Seeing this, the old man furrowed his brows and with a palm strike, he declared, "Chi Emperor Hand Seal!"


    In the blink of an eye, sixty-four colossal palms appeared around Yang Ji, each bearing different seals and forming a ferocious Formation, enveloping him within.


    "This meager skill is supposed to take me down?"


    Yang Ji casually swayed his body, his fingers clawed the air and the formation was torn asunder. With a press of his palm, pop! All hand seals collapsed, and all spatial confinement shattered. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He was truly too strong.


    Having ascended to the "Tribulation Immortal Realm" and possessing the True Immortal Law, Yang Ji wielded the Primordial Annihilation with ease, easily conjuring boundless power.


    If Primordial Annihilation is a heavy sledgehammer, then Yang Ji before ascending as a Tribulation Immortal was like a three-year-old child swinging it¡ªdangerous to himself, let alone to others.


    Now that he had ascended to the "Tribulation Immortal Realm," it was as if a three-year-old child had become a muscular brute¡ªwielding the sledgehammer naturally brought tremendous lethality.


    With a casual move, his power was boundless!


    A Six Tribulations Immortal was a worthy opponent indeed.


    Yang Ji reigned in the Primordial Annihilation, his Inner World stirred, and in an instant, it expanded immensely before shrinking into dust. The enormous power that arose and receded tore at the old man''s clothes, making them flutter noisily.


    The old man took a step back, his face showing a look of shock and doubt, "World Force? How can your World Force be so powerful?"


    "Why all the nonsense!"


    Yang Ji, with his Boundless Heavens and Earth technique, closed in on the old man in a flash. He launched the World Fist, a common punch that was nevertheless concentrated with the entire world''s energy, and aimed at the old man''s head.


    "An ignorant Two Tribulations Immortal who lacks reverence, seeking death!"


    The old man swept upward to dodge Yang Ji''s fist, then pounced down like an eagle, hands shaped like claws, manipulating the void and shrouding Yang Ji once again, "You think you can break my Chi Emperor Hand Seal? Created by the ancestor of the Earth Demons, Chi You himself, the Chi Emperor Hand Seal traps from all directions. Within it, even if you condensed the world into dust, it would be futile. Wait until I catch you, and see how I will deal with you!"


    With a mighty palm strike, countless hand seals appeared around him, which incredibly had the supreme mystery of sealing and restraining. In an instant, they trapped Yang Ji, rendering him unable to exert his strength.


    "The ancestor of the Earth Demons, Chi You?"


    Yang Ji''s mind stirred, he immediately felt that this old man was not going to be easy to deal with.


    But he was prepared, not underestimating a battle with a Six Tribulations Immortal master.


    Suddenly, his body merged five kinds of Immortal Dao Principles and once again unleashed "Primordial Annihilation".


    The Destruction Hand Seal flashed, and in an instant, it broke through the "old man''s" Chi Emperor Hand Seal and even slashed towards his face.


    "Hmm? Is this a top-level Immortal Technique?" Xuan Haisheng was shocked to see Yang Ji display the "Primordial Annihilation".


    Clang! The old man saw the Destruction Hand Seal smashing towards him, his face also revealed seriousness. His body flickered, he executed the Chi Emperor Fist, punch after punch like a torrential storm battering the Destruction Hand Seal, aiming to neutralize it.


    Their all-out collision was immensely powerful, instantly overturning the underwater palace, blasting the sea water, and breaking to the surface.


    Their exchange of blows escalated higher and higher until they reached above the Nine Heavens Gale in an instant. Vital energy spread across the sky chaotically, and terrifying vigor shot out in all directions.


    The Nine Heavens Gale seemed to have been overridden by a more powerful force, replaced by Yang Ji and the old man''s vital energy.


    In the starry sky, some planets were disturbed, turning into meteors that cascaded down. Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire


    High above the Nine Heavens, the battle of fist shadows and Destruction Hand Seals collided with each other, destroying thousands of spaces with every impact, nearly reaching into outer space with each flicker before shuttling back.


    Heaven and earth were punctured with holes.


    This was the destructive power caused by Tribulation Immortal masters, an absolute disaster.

 Chapter 253 Defeat After Defeat of Tribulation Immortal, Act on Rumor

    The Earth Demon Elder ceaselessly unleashed the "Chi Emperor Fist" to staunchly defend against Yang Ji''s "Destruction Hand Seal", causing the sky and earth to tremble violently for a moment, with vital energy sweeping across all directions of the starry space, as if doomsday had arrived.Bang!


    Bang!


    Bang!


    With the eight hundred and fiftieth punch launched by the Earth Demon Elder, a loud tremor followed, and both individuals staggered backwards.


    "Who in the world is this kid? He actually killed five Dao Calamities and merged five kinds of Immortal Dao Principles, casting top-tier Minor Immortal Art Capacity, yet he can fight on par with me, a Six Tribulations Immortal who has slain two Dao Calamities, without defeating me!" The Earth Demon Elder was secretly shocked by the collision and no longer dared to underestimate Yang Ji.


    "The Six Tribulations Immortal is indeed formidable! A Six Tribulations Immortal with two ''Six-Part True Immortal Laws'' is indeed not easily suppressed by my ''Two-Part True Immortal Laws'' as a Two Tribulations Immortal, even with top-tier Immortal Techniques. The difference between the Two-Part True Immortal Law and the Six-Part True Immortal Law is still significant." While the Earth Demon Elder was shocked, Yang Ji was also weighing things in his mind.


    "Brat, die!" In the midst of Yang Ji''s contemplation, the Earth Demon Elder''s imperial robe shook, the laws'' aura surged, and with a hint of murderous intent, he bellowed and reached out his hand, unexpectedly displaying the powerful "Earth Demon Claw" of the Earth Demon race. With this move, the sky and earth were torn apart, and the protective Dao Qi around Yang Ji was also ripped open.


    However, with a "clang!" sound, the Earth Demon Claw landed on Yang Ji''s body, only producing the sound of metal striking stone and leaving behind five white claw marks.


    Yang Ji stood his ground, completely unharmed, having taken the blow with his body.


    With a body comparable to a Supreme Dao Instrument, its strength left him extremely satisfied.


    "Impressive, kid!" The Earth Demon Elder''s face darkened, and his moves changed swiftly as he sent a hand-sword slashing toward Yang Ji''s neck, shouting, "Crimson Flame Demon Blade, slash!"


    Slish!


    The Elder''s hand-sword was no less formidable than a Supreme Dao Instrument, slashing down with such might that the hairs on Yang Ji''s neck stood on end. If this hand-sword connected, it would likely cause significant damage to his body.


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    "Primordial Annihilation!" Without a second thought, Yang Ji immediately performed a ferocious move and collided with the Elder''s hand-sword. Both were sent flying from the impact.


    Whoosh!


    Just as the vital energy from the previous shockwave settled, the Elder''s figure disappeared once again. Only to see thousands of faint shadows shuttling through the void, suddenly converging, and then the Elder''s hand-sword, dark as ink, pressed straight towards Yang Ji''s heart.


    The Six Tribulations Immortal was truly formidable, with secretive and decisive methods of killing.


    Yang Ji cast a cold glance, his heart suddenly collapsed inwards and suddenly displayed the "Ancient God Heartbeat", combining it with his strong physique to form a massive sonic vortex at his heart. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Splat!


    The moment the Elder''s hand-sword touched his body and began to twist, a spatial tempest emerged as if it intended to shred Yang Ji''s body into pieces. But with a tremor of his heart and with the combination of his strong body, like a Supreme human-shaped war drum, a storm of sound waves suddenly erupted, neutralizing the force of the hand-sword and submerging the Elder within it.


    "You wicked creature!" The Elder''s eyes flashed fiercely as Yang Ji instantly sensed, through Golden Finger, that his lifespan was burning away violently, "Brat, take my move, Life to the Netherworld!"


    His palm strike exploded, the void shattered, heaven and earth collapsed, reverting to chaos¡ªso terrifying was the force that it seemed as if it would recreate the universe.


    "This is bad!" Yang Ji felt intense danger and quickly revealed two more hidden Great Dao.


    Seven Great Dao Principles merged completely, the True Immortal aura surged, and a palm of Destruction was thunderously unleashed.


    At that moment, the Elder''s palm strike also came hurtling.


    Suddenly, two destructive forces began to collide, tearing space apart layer by layer, with the aura of destruction erupting and rampaging everywhere. For a moment, the Destruction Hand Seal actually fell slightly short, showing just how ferociously powerful the Elder''s "Life to the Netherworld" was.


    "What is happening!"


    The Elder was greatly startled, "My strike, which burned a thousand years of my life to execute ''Life to the Netherworld'' with infinite power¡ªhe''s actually able to withstand it, how is it possible?"


    He was completely shocked inside; after all, this was his most powerful killing move.


    "A thousand years of life isn''t enough, perhaps burning ten thousand years would have a chance! Where did you get this ''Life to the Netherworld'' from?" Yang Ji, after deflecting the remaining force of destruction with a palm, stepped forward, his invincible aura making him seem like an imposing mountain, pressing hard enough that the Elder''s breathing stalled.


    "You wicked creature! To covet the secret technique in my hands while fighting with me," the Elder shouted angrily.


    "Covet your secret technique? Indeed, there''s a bit of temptation." Yang Ji looked over and didn''t conceal his emotions, indeed harboring a slight notion in his heart.


    Life to the Netherworld! This secret technique was truly extraordinary, burning lifespan to exchange for terrifying power.


    Pity that he saw a flaw¡ªthat only a thousand years of life could be burned at a time.


    If there were no limits to the lifespan burned, a strike from burning ten thousand years might have disintegrated Yang Ji on the spot, with even his Immortal Body perishing; indeed, it would be a horrendous Forbidden Secret Technique.


    However, having slain the Destiny Tribulation, given time, Yang Ji would ultimately create a secret technique more exquisite and fiercer than "Life to the Netherworld".


    The power displayed by this secret technique at present was still not as fierce as Fate-Pointing Finger.


    But at this moment, he couldn''t use Fate-Pointing Finger because this Divine Skill came from the Demon Consort, and revealing it would not end well.

 Chapter 253 Defeat Tribulation Immortal Again, Act Upon Hearing the Wind_2

    Stay updated through My Virtual Library EmpireHowever, once he completed that secret technique which could follow destiny''s line to utterly decimate an enemy, he would no longer have any reservations in taking action. If he were to make a move, it would be thorough and decisive, uprooting his foe completely, leaving no one the wiser of his secrets.


    After exchanging a few blows, he had also roughly gauged the opponent''s strength.


    "The Six Tribulations Immortal is nothing special, no wonder when Brother Xuan Zhong was a Nine Tribulations Immortal, he could blast apart a Red Dust Immortal like Jing Po, and even Ao Gu, a super-strong being of the Dragon Race wielding the ''Eight Divisions of Buddha''s Relics'', couldn''t do anything to him¡ªso impressive. Now that Brother Xuan Zhong has broken through to the True Immortal Realm, one can only imagine how fearsome he''s become."


    Yang Ji thought to himself and then looked towards the Earth Demon elder, his expression turning fierce, "I''ve had enough playing with you, let''s finish this!"


    As soon as he struck, he raised his palm and smashed it towards the Earth Demon elder. This time, he unleashed eight kinds of Great Dao, the eight Immortal Dao Principles merging together, their origin energy surging tumultuously as they unleashed a terrifyingly powerful blast.


    "Finish? You fiend, your arrogance is... what?" In the midst of a cold smirk, the Earth Demon elder''s complexion suddenly stiffened as he cried out in horror, "Eight, eight kinds of Great Dao? You..."


    He didn''t finish his words, as Yang Ji stepped on the "Boundless Heavens and Earth," closed in on him, and launched the Destruction Hand Seal.


    "Ah! Consigned to the netherworld!" The Earth Demon elder roared, burning a thousand years of lifespan to cast a fierce palm strike in defense.


    Bang!


    The collision was like thousands of planets annihilating at once; the Primordial Annihilation was too strong, causing all energy, all matter to pulverize into nothingness. The destructive power surged forth, and the elder was blasted thousands of miles away, vomiting blood.


    Seizing the opportunity, Yang Ji pressed the attack, sending out another palm strike aiming to end the Earth Demon elder''s life.


    "Supreme Dao Instrument, Chi Emperor Seal!"


    Seeing himself in extreme danger and likely to capsize in the gutter, the elder finally had no choice but to deploy his Lifebound Magic Treasure¡ªa massive black jade seal¡ªwhich immediately blocked Yang Ji''s attack.


    "Supreme Dao Instrument, Chi Emperor Seal? Nice trinket!" With a flicker of the Wings of Time-Space behind him, Yang Ji''s speed reached the extreme as he appeared instantly before the elder, unleashing another palm strike towards the elder''s skull while grabbing for the Chi Emperor Seal.


    "Not good!"


    Yang Ji''s sudden burst of terrifying speed, which brought him so close, meant there was no escape; the elder panicked, never expecting that Yang Ji, a Two Tribulation Immortal, could be so powerful and with so many tricks up his sleeve.


    "Six Tribulations Immortal! In my presence, you too must die!"


    Yang Ji was merciless, his palm of destruction hit the elder, and with a sound like an explosion, the elder''s body disintegrated instantly, his flesh turning to mud-like substance that burst into the sky¡ªhe was straight-up blasted apart.


    This showcased the terrifyng power of the "Primordial Annihilation" that merged the eight Great Dao Principles.


    "Ancestral Spirit Undying, Demonic Rebirth!" Amidst a roar of rage, the Earth Demon elder miraculously restored himself.


    But what greeted him was yet another palm of destruction!


    "I will obliterate your lifeforce over and over. I want to see how many times you can be reborn," Yang Ji stated, continuing his assault while clinging firmly to the trembling "Chi Emperor Seal" in his hand.


    "Boss, throw the jade seal here, I''ll help you suppress it!" Buddha Child called out.


    "Alright!" Without delay, Yang Ji threw the Chi Emperor Seal into the Mount Sea World to let Buddha Child suppress it.


    "My demonic body is indestructible, my demon soul is immortal, you''ll never eradicate me!"


    The Earth Demon elder shouted in rage as the black flesh ignited with an extremely fierce flame before resurrecting once more, reconstituting its form.


    "The Law of Rebirth? Useless. After I beat you to death''s door and seal you tightly, wait until I advance my cultivation, and then with one palm, I will completely annihilate you." Yang Ji gave the elder no chance to breathe, relentlessly executing the Destruction Hand Seals, striking fiercely, unwilling to cease until the elder was thoroughly destroyed.


    But just then, a sinister voice echoed behind Yang Ji: "Is that so? I''m afraid it won''t go as you wish!"


    This voice was chilling, and the figure behind him appeared in an incredibly brief moment, enshrouded in grey mist and radiating a powerful aura; he was a Seven Tribulations Immortal.


    He had launched a silent sneak attack at this critical time.


    A Tribulation Immortal expert was terrifying enough, but a sneak attack was even more frightening.


    Moreover, to attack a lower-level Cultivator, if word got out that a Seven Tribulations Immortal ambushed a Two Tribulation Immortal, it would surely become a laughingstock in the Myriad Realms.


    Nevertheless, he did sneak attack, boldly and righteously employing his strongest means.


    Upon appearing behind Yang Ji, with a gloomy hand reach, he broke through the void, aiming directly at Yang Ji''s spiritual sea to crush his True Immortal Law and drastically reduce his cultivation, even crippling his prowess entirely.


    His hand transformed, five fingers morphing, grey runes converged, and intensified.


    He unleashed a terrifying Great Immortal Technique¡ªthe Yin Robbery Claw!


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    Even an opponent of the same level would be seriously injured upon this blow, let alone Yang Ji, who was five levels lower; it was almost certain death. He judged the moment perfectly, aiming to kill Yang Ji with one blow.


    But at that moment, Yang Ji suddenly turned with a chilling sneer as if forewarned, unfazed, and struck back fiercely with a palm of destruction that merged ten kinds of Great Dao Principles.


    "There is no one in this world who can sneak attack me!"

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    A palm strike of Great Destruction instantly shattered his "Yin Robbery Claw" and sent him flying violently.


    Taking advantage of Yang Ji''s momentary distraction, the Earth Demon elder''s body instantaneously recovered and seized the opportunity for a surprise punch from behind.


    "Seeking death!" Yang Ji snorted coldly and, turning around abruptly, sent him flying a thousand zhang with a palm strike.


    Just then, a streak of light flew past, and the previously sneaky gray-robed elder rushed to the Earth Demon elder''s side, standing shoulder to shoulder as their auras merged into one.


    Yang Ji looked up and slightly furrowed his brow, "Yin Tribe?"


    "How did you get here?" The Earth Demon elder asked with a sidelong glance and a solemn transmitted voice.


    "Your precious disciple sent me a message, saying you were about to be beaten to death, so I rushed up from the underworld." The gray-robed elder had a domineering appearance but an extremely sinister air about him.


    "It''s no use, you coming here; this kid is really strange. He actually killed ten Dao Calamities. I don''t know which sect''s master he is, but even if we join forces, we are probably no match for him alone," the Earth Demon elder thought quickly, his killing intent surging, "We must ask the Red Dust Immortal to come, as only with his supreme power can we suppress this person at once."


    "No, the old ancestors of the various tribes are discussing important matters below and cannot afford to be distracted right now," the Yin Tribe elder replied, shaking his head.


    "Then we should retreat. If we entangle with this kid any further, we might suffer a great loss!" The Earth Demon elder''s eyes showed a deep dread.


    "The old ancestors of the tribes discussing important matters?" Seeing the information emerge above the two''s heads, Yang Ji couldn''t help but become curious. It was hard to believe that anything good would come out of the Earth Demon Tribe and the Yin Tribe joining forces. As he was deep in thought, he saw the two turn to leave.


    "Thinking of leaving? Not so easy!"


    Yang Ji snorted coldly. The Wings of Time-Space flashed behind him and he instantly appeared behind the Yin Tribe elder. With a palm infused with ten types of Great Dao, the Yin Tribe elder immediately felt a suffocation throughout his body, with breathing becoming difficult as countless spaces around him were torn apart, even reaching his very Origin.


    The Great Dao Principles began to tremble.


    "Eternal Judgment Intermineable!" The Yin Tribe elder''s face changed drastically as he turned around and struck with a palm, unleashing the Yin Tribe''s Immortal Technique with such ferocity!


    But how could he withstand a palm from Yang Ji, who had merged ten Great Dao Principles and was using a top-tier Immortal Technique?


    Under one palm, everything was obliterated, and the Eternal Judgment Intermineable completely collapsed.


    "How can this man be so powerful!" the Yin Tribe elder roared in fury without losing any accuracy, "Boy, since you''re seeking death, don''t blame me¡ªGreat Yin Decay of the Universe! Let''s see how you die!"


    His eyes flickered with an evil light, as if he were the most evil existence in the cosmos. With his palm strike, he aimed to cause the Dao to Decay and heaven and earth to wither.


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    One of the Yin Tribe''s horrifically powerful Great Immortal Techniques was thunderously unleashed.


    "My body is immortal, enduring through the ages. What''s this Great Yin Decay of the Universe, the calamity of five tribulations¡ªI''ll shatter them all with one palm!"


    Yang Ji bellowed, as Primordial Annihilation roared out once more, this time with an additional Dao added.


    A palm with eleven Great Dao was invincible, destroying the cosmos!


    Pop!


    The Great Yin Decay of the Universe collapsed!


    The Yin Tribe elder''s entire body shattered after the clash, the remnants of his clothes somehow clinging to his body in tatters, looking like a beggar.


    Dark blood spouted from his nose and mouth ceaselessly. His skin cracked open, and the laws of his body seemed on the verge of collapse. His lifespan was severely damaged, and his spirit was edging toward dissipation.


    "Eleven Great Dao!" The Earth Demon elder''s heart trembled, "This is bad, we need to leave quickly!"


    He grabbed the Yin Tribe elder, burning their lifespan in desperation, and plunged from the Nine Heavens, snatched Xuan Haisheng, and dived into the underworld, not daring to linger for a moment.


    "Yang, did you hold back?" The Rail Wooden Box voiced in surprise.


    "Yes, I left them alive. I will follow them and see who exactly these so-called old ancestors are and what they are discussing!" Yang Ji''s expression flashed, and after he released the restrictions on the Clone Technique, he plunged silently underground, following them closely.

 Chapter 254 The So-Called Myriad Tribulations! Lang Canghai Achieves Tribulation Immortal Status

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    The sound of battle from within the trench was immense, stirring the hidden Heavenly Demons who rushed towards the now-ruined main hall.


    "It''s nothing, just a few small thieves, who have already been dealt with by my men," Yang Ji''s clone said with a cold face, standing with hands behind his back atop the ruins.


    Lang Canghai stood by, releasing the formidable presence of a Mahayana peak.


    A group of Demon Lords rushed in, exchanging glances before bowing and saying, "It''s good that the commander is unharmed!"


    "Don''t let word of this get out, understand?" Yang Ji''s clone looked down indifferently.


    "Yes, we will follow the commander''s orders!" the Demon Lords responded in unison.


    "Find someone to repair the main hall!" Yang Ji''s clone glanced at the broken hall once more.


    "Yes, commander!" The Demon Lords nodded and then got busy with the task.


    ...


    Deep in the trench, in the subterranean world, lay the paradise of Earth Demons, spanning a vast territory.


    Employing his Immortal Body, Yang Ji coalesced into a tiny particle, vibrating the Wings of Time-Space and breaking through the subterranean barriers, following the older Earth Demons into their world.


    With the techniques "Destiny Twin Tracks Technique" and "Destiny Transfiguration Technique," even a Red Dust Immortal could not discover his whereabouts.


    Following the Earth Demon elders, they ventured deeper, passing by all manner of strange vegetation, delving many tens of thousands of miles.


    In the subterranean world, sinister buildings began to appear, marking the dwelling place of the Earth Demons.


    As they went deeper, a hugely majestic city emerged onto the dim land, filling the entire view, infinite and extending without end.


    The city was grand, shrouded in noble imperial qi, and it turned out to be the Imperial City of the Earth Demon race.


    Yang Ji, through his Golden Finger, looked ahead and then rushed in, quickly making his way into the Imperial Palace.


    Upon entry, he immediately sensed countless powerful auras rising and falling.


    "All these auras belong to Red Dust Immortals!" Buddha Child thought, startled.


    Yang Ji''s expression grew more solemn as he looked ahead and saw a small Floating City deep within the Imperial Palace.


    This city turned out to be a powerful Immortal Artifact. Many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas enveloped in dark qi sat levitating around it, incessantly chanting sacred, mighty, and grand hymns, as though proclaiming the greatness of the Chi Emperor, heralding his supreme accomplishments and invincible power. Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    But to Yang Ji, it all sounded incredibly evil, differing greatly from the resplendent Buddhist Scriptures, and filled with the sinister incantations of the Tath¨¡gata Demon Mantra.


    "These are all Demon Buddhas!" the Immortal Elder spoke.


    "The Cultivation Technique they practice seems somewhat similar to my ''Buddha-Demon Scripture''!" Buddha Child said in astonishment.


    "The creator of the ''Buddha-Demon Scripture'', the Buddha-Demon Senior, must have drawn from the strengths of both schools. It is normal to find similarities," Yang Ji nodded and then looked ahead, saying, "Let''s move closer."


    Approaching the Floating City, the powerful aura of the Red Dust Immortals grew more intense, and a voice transmitted from within, "This time, with the combined forces of the Lunar World, Death Spirit World, War Heaven World, Divine King World, Holy Light World, Hongmeng World, Dry World... and many more worlds, countless supreme powers united, we are bound to reap rich rewards and return with full loads!"


    Yang Ji looked ahead, his body trembling slightly, as he saw countless figures of importance seated inside, with Red Dust Immortals numbering over a thousand. What kind of power was this?


    Such a force, secretly gathered together, what was their intent?


    He had no time to ponder deeper when he heard a discordant voice rise.


    "Hehe, this time we''ll hit the Immortal Sword Sect first, then strike the Chunyang Sect, afterwards flatten the Wuji Sect, crush the Heavenly Dao Sect, and exterminate the Slaughter Sect. Whether it''s the Dao Sect, Demon Sect, or the Hidden World Families, we''ll kill them, kill them all," suddenly, a sinister-faced Red Dust Immortal said with a sly smile.


    "Eh, brother, you''ve gone too far. Kill the men, kill them, but leave the women. We should seize all the Holy Maidens from their sects and forces, take every single one of them," said a fat man resembling the sinister man as he licked his lips.


    "We''re here for the loot, not for the killing," a Red Dust Immortal from the Holy Light World said indifferently.


    "Hehe, brother Dao is absolutely right. We ''Huayuan Sect'' came here just to ''convert'' a few Holy Maidens and take them back, the cultivation resources are yours, and the women are ours. Our Milking Dragon Claw Technique is already thirsty for action," the sinister man chuckled evilly.


    "Seizing people is a big taboo. Aren''t you afraid that the masters of Taichu World will seek retribution afterwards, attacking your sect with Immortal Artifacts?" a Red Dust Immortal from Hongmeng World spoke out.


    "Hehe, it would be great if they come for revenge. I would then seize his Immortal Artifacts as well," the sinister man sneered.


    "Killing is the job of the Heavenly Demons; we''ve arranged it in secret. They do the killing, we loot the spoils; we don''t interfere with each other! There''s a saying in the mortal dynasties that fits well here: ''The law does not punish the many!'' With so many worlds and so many forces united, if we plunder the entire Taichu World, they will have to swallow their misery afterward, they can''t blame us," a Red Dust Immortal from the Lunar World said.


    "Haha, even if they want to blame us, they lack the power to do so. With so many forces united, can they really chase us down one by one to hold us accountable?" a Red Dust Immortal from the Death Spirit World laughed contentedly.

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    "Question us? This time, the Heavenly Demons came well-prepared, their momentum overwhelming. I have divined countless omens, and all show ill fortune for the Taichu World. Whether they can survive is in question, let alone having the capacity to hold us accountable. By taking resources without letting the Heavenly Demons get them or grow stronger, we are actually helping them. They should be thanking us instead," said the Red Dust Immortal from the Divine King World with a sardonic tone."Hahahaha, Brother Dao speaks the truth. We are here to ''help the poor,'' to prevent the Immortal Fairies of the Taichu World from being defiled by the Heavenly Demons. We, the Huayuan Sect, shall rescue all of them," laughed the sleazy Red Dust Immortal from the Huayuan Sect.


    "Damn it, these bastards actually want to loot a burning house!" Buddha Child cursed loudly within the Mount Sea World.


    "When one tribulation arises, countless others follow. Could the myriad tribulations spoken of by Wuji Sword Ancestor refer to the powers from other vast realms?" Yang Ji said somberly.


    "It really looks bad for the Taichu World this time. These looters are simply worse than the Heavenly Demons! More than a thousand Red Dust Immortals sweeping through, which sect could withstand that? Truly, in these chaotic times the hearts of people are wicked. These bastards from the Yin Tribe, Undead Race, God Race, Battle Race, and Netherworld Clan are just too detestable, even more deserving of death than the Heavenly Demons," grumbled the Buddha Child.


    "The situation is indeed dire; could it be that in this Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons, the forces of the Taichu World can only yield and exit the world stage, leaving it to the Heavenly Demons? With the Heavenly Demons in possession of the Taichu Divine Tree, were they to occupy the Taichu World, that would truly be like a roc taking flight with the wind, completely unfettered. Countless Demon Emperors could use the Taichu Divine Tree to overcome their tribulations, and who knows how many Demon Gods and Demon Lords will emerge. If we ever want to return to the Taichu World in the future, I fear the chances would be extremely slim!" The Immortal Elder still put it diplomatically.


    If that were truly the case, there would be no more chances!


    The great world, led by the Human Race, would be completely taken over by the Heavenly Demon Clan''s dominance, and all they could do was wander through the starry sky.


    Yang Ji absolutely would not allow such a thing to happen.


    "Boss, what now? Should we shout out and expose this group of treacherous dogs'' conspiracy?" Buddha Child asked, frowning.


    "No, let''s not startle the snake yet; we leave!" Yang Ji glanced over, and after a moment of contemplation, activated the Wings of Time-Space and returned to the surface.


    "My Lord, you''ve arrived!" Lang Canghai came to greet him.


    "Let''s go, I''ll take you to become a Tribulation Immortal. Your cultivation is almost there. From now on, you will stay in the Floating Luo Sea, protect my clone, and moreover, subdue the other forces in this sea region," Yang Ji felt a sense of urgency.


    "Thank you, my Lord!" Lang Canghai said excitedly.


    Tribulation Immortal!


    The Tribulation Immortal he had dreamed of becoming, was it finally happening?


    However, thinking of the terrifying Heavenly Tribulation Yang Ji faced during his tribulation, he couldn''t help but feel hesitant, "My Lord, you have to protect me when the time comes."


    "Don''t worry, you won''t die!" Yang Ji assured him.


    Heartened by this, Lang Canghai instantly felt much bolder, standing a little straighter.


    "Come with me, we''ll go to a deserted area to overcome the tribulation!" Yang Ji spread his wings and flew out of the trench, with Lang Canghai following closely behind.


    Yang Ji left with style.


    Meanwhile, in the underground world, within a secret chamber, Elder Earth Demon, Elder Yin Tribe, Xuan Haisheng, and others had particularly unsightly expressions. After recuperating for a short while, they managed to recover.


    "Who is that person? My disciple, do you know?" the Elder Earth Demon asked with a frown.


    "I have never seen that man before; he is a complete stranger to me," Xuan Haisheng said with a grave tone.


    "That lad is extraordinary, not only possessing top Immortal Techniques but also having slain eleven Dao Calamities. He is a monster among prodigies. Such a person should have a renowned reputation across the Myriad Realms. How come I have never heard of any power producing such a Supreme Genius?" the Elder Yin Tribe said in a heavy voice.


    "That youngster is elusive. After clashing with him, I actually couldn''t discern his race or which Cultivation Technique he used, as if something shielded everything about him, very peculiar," the Elder Earth Demon furrowed his brow.


    "Since he took action to save a genius of the Heavenly Demon Clan, could he be a Heavenly Demon?" the Elder Yin Tribe and Elder Earth Demon suddenly looked at each other, exclaiming in unison, "Could that lad be Mo Wudao, the Supreme Genius of the Heavenly Demon Clan?"


    "Mo Wudao that lad is indeed a descendant of the Demon Ancestor, with a powerful heritage, and it is rumored he has slain eleven Dao Calamities, which is extraordinary. Could it really be him?"


    Both felt a surge in their hearts and couldn''t help but look solemn.


    "If it is indeed him, disciple, you must not go there again. Mo Wudao is highly influential among the Heavenly Demons, and if we have made an enemy of him, I fear he will seek retaliation!" Elder Earth Demon warned.


    "Your disciple understands!" Xuan Haisheng responded with a grim expression.


    ...


    On the Floating Luo Sea, atop a desolate island.


    Lang Canghai took a deep breath and looked toward the sky, then inhaled deeply once again, but he didn''t call down the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    "Oh, just relax and go through the tribulation, with this young lady here, your life is safe!" Fairy Shen Yin impatiently jumped onto his skull and tread upon it.


    "Hey, with Fairy Shen Yin''s words, that puts me at ease," Lang Canghai sighed and smiled, "Fairy Shen Yin, you better stand firmly on my head, I''m about to call down the Heavenly Tribulation."


    "Don''t worry, don''t worry, hurry up and call it down, with this young lady here, what are you afraid of!" Fairy Shen Yin had an I''ve-got-your-back attitude.


    "Rest easy for your tribulation, Fairy Shen Yin is the Taichu Realm Initiating Tree, in this Taichu World, even more effective than the Wings of Time-Space, and can greatly weaken your Great Dao Thunder Tribulation," Yang Ji consoled him.


    "In that case, bring on the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation!" Lang Canghai summoned courage in his heart and thunderously called down the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    Just one breath of time, and above the sky, the Sea of Thunder rolled, lightning flashed, and thunder roared, while the mighty pressure of the Dao enveloped everything in its tumultuous arrival.


    Lang Canghai''s face was solemn, grave to the utmost, as he roused his spirits a thousandfold.


    Boom! Crack!


    A massive purple Heavenly Tribulation, intertwining like a pillar of heaven, plummeted down with a thunderous explosion.


    "Bring it on!" Lang Canghai bellowed with a deep voice, a feeling of facing death head-on, of risking everything, his expression solemn to the extreme, roaring to boost his courage, ready to fight for his life.


    "I''ll swallow most of it, you use your laws to block the rest, otherwise your laws won''t transform into True Immortal Law," Fairy Shen Yin reminded him, then with a cry, stood on top of Lang Canghai''s head, opened her rosy little mouth, and bit off most of the Heavenly Tribulation.


    The remaining smaller half of the Heavenly Tribulation pierced down, and Lang Canghai, with his vitality surging all over, shouted, and brought forth his Law of Water to bear the other half of the tribulation.


    Crack!


    Crack!


    The rampant sound of thunder and lightning resounded as the force of the Heavenly Tribulation wildly worked upon him, transforming the Water Path Law into the True Immortal Law.


    Lang Canghai prepared to shout again to vent the tension in his heart.


    But the next moment, with a sizzling sound, the lightning and thunder instantly disappeared, and the Sea of Thunder above also gradually faded away.


    "..." Lang Canghai was stunned, "What? That''s it? It''s over?"


    "I told you, with me here, you can rest easy as anything, look how scared you were," Fairy Shen Yin jumped on his head saying.


    "So this is the True Immortal Law? I''ve become a Tribulation Immortal!" Lang Canghai looked at the force in his hand, radiating True Immortal power, and burst with great joy, laughing up to the sky, "Hahaha! I never expected, I, Lang Canghai, would also become a Tribulation Immortal! Thanks to Fairy Shen Yin, and thanks to our honorable master!"


    Lang Canghai bowed deeply in gratitude.


    "Stick with this young lady, and the sweet rewards will keep on coming!" Fairy Shen Yin laughed proudly.


    "Although you''ve passed the Heavenly Tribulation, the strength of your True Immortal Law''s condensation is definitely not as strong as those who bear the full brunt of the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation with their own strength. The True Immortal power you can wield is much weaker than that of those supreme geniuses," Yang Ji spoke.


    "Haha, being able to become a Tribulation Immortal, I''m absolutely content. If my fighting power is a bit weaker, so be it, I fear nothing!" Lang Canghai smiled with satisfaction.


    "That''s true, to become a Tribulation Immortal is to surpass over ninety-nine percent of cultivators, increasing your lifespan by ten thousand years. This is indeed great fortune!" Yang Ji smiled.


    "Hehe, I will still be looking forward to our honorable master and Fairy Shen Yin''s support in the future," Lang Canghai said with a low laugh, already coveting the position of that True Immortal Fruit.


    "Mhm, when a thousand years pass, Shen Yin will help you through the tribulation again. I''ve said before, I promised you a True Immortal Fruit position, and I will not go back on my word! Now let''s go back, you''ll stay in the Floating Luo Sea from now on, protect my clone, and secretly gather forces!" Yang Ji commanded.


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    "Yes, my lord!" Lang Canghai nodded.


    "Let''s go!" With a flap of the Wings of Time-Space behind him, Yang Ji took Lang Canghai back to the Floating Luo Sea, not staying there any longer and then returned to Wuji Dao Sect.


    At that moment, two messages arrived. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    One was from Sect Master Wuji Zi, and the second was from Bai Bi.

 Chapter 255 Dao Companion Bai Bi, Spear of Destiny

    Wuji Dao Sect, above the Nine Heavens, within the Secret Hall.With a wave of his hand, Wuji Zi cast out a clump of Immortal Light.


    Yang Ji reached out to catch it and discovered that it was filled with Medicine Pills and Spiritual Objects that could extend life.


    "Consuming all of these, you should be able to increase your lifespan by twenty thousand years. This is all we have been able to collect within the Sect for now. As for resources outside the Sect, it may take some more time, but I don''t think we will be able to collect much, because the Spiritual Objects that can extend life are truly precious treasures."


    "What do we cultivate for? Isn''t it for Longevity? Items that can increase lifespan are not something that many people are willing to trade," Wuji Zi slowly said.


    "The resources from outside the Sect, we''ll take as much as we can get," Yang Ji responded quite calmly.


    "Hmm, if there are any gains later, I will inform you," Wuji Zi noted.


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    "Thank you for your concern, Sect Master!" Yang Ji thanked him with a bow.


    "It''s only right. The Sect will rely on you and Xuan Zhong in the future. You must improve your strength as quickly as possible," Wuji Zi said with satisfaction.


    "Hmm!" Yang Ji nodded, accepting the Medicine Pills and Spiritual Objects. Then, with a serious expression, he discussed the matter of the major forces in the Myriad Realms preparing to take advantage of the situation.


    "You mean... they''re colluding with the Heavenly Demons to take the opportunity to plunder our Taichu World?" Wuji Zi became furious, speaking coldly, "Such audacious ambitions. I will notify the other sects to prepare in advance!"


    "Indeed, we need to prepare early!" Yang Ji agreed solemnly.


    After leaving the Secret Hall.


    He glanced at the Communication Talisman in his hand and headed straight for the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    Inside the high-level VIP room.


    While sipping fragrant tea, Yang Ji smiled at Bai Bi and asked, "The matter I entrusted to you through the message, has there been any progress?"


    "Here, take this. The Medicine Pills and Spiritual Objects inside should be enough to increase your lifespan by ten thousand years," Bai Bi said as she pulled out a Storage Ring and placed it on the table, examining Yang Ji up and down, puzzled, "Your lifespan is abundant, what do you need these Spiritual Objects for? To enhance someone else''s lifespan?"


    "No, they are for my own use. I need to significantly increase my lifespan so that I can unleash terrifying power with the Life-Burning Technique and safely pass the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation," Yang Ji replied.


    "Bai Bi, please help me keep an eye out and collect more Spiritual Objects that can increase lifespan. As for the money, I have several Dao Stone Veins in my possession, which should be more than enough to pay."


    "Hmph! You, after more than a thousand years, come back and immediately ask me to collect Spiritual Objects for you. I refuse!" Bai Bi glanced at him and pouted.


    "¡­What''s the matter?" Yang Ji coughed lightly and hastily poured her another cup of tea, handing it to her.


    "You, when did you actually break through to a Two Tribulation Immortal!" Bai Bi lifted her beautiful eyes to examine him, then suddenly said, "I''ll continue to help you collect Spiritual Objects, but first you have to do something for me."


    "What is it?" Yang Ji looked at her.


    "I want to make a trip back to the headquarters of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance. Can you escort me?" Bai Bi asked, her red lips parting slightly.


    "Escort you?" Yang Ji was taken aback.


    "What, are you unwilling? You want more Spiritual Objects to increase your lifespan, right? If you accompany me to the Alliance headquarters, you will certainly gain more," Bai Bi said with a powerless pout.


    "It''s not that. To escort my Bai Bi would be my honor!" Yang Ji smiled slightly, "I just don''t understand, isn''t Qingyang Immortal King always protecting you? If you wish to return to the Alliance headquarters, the Qingyang Elder could take you across endless time and space in an instant. Why bother with such trouble?"


    "My master ran into some trouble in the Immortal Realm. For over a thousand years, there hasn''t been any news from him," Bai Bi said with a hint of worry. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "..." Yang Ji was taken aback, as even a person like Qingyang Immortal King, who could avoid all dangers of karma and misfortune, had encountered trouble?


    "What about your grandfather, then? Your grandfather is a Nine Tribulations Immortal, far more powerful than me," he continued.


    "This trip is precisely to find my grandfather!" Bai Bi''s expression inevitably showed a trace of worry, "Hundreds of years ago, the Alliance sent a message asking my grandfather to return, but after all these years, there has been no news from him."


    "The branch of the Alliance here in Taichu World is only presided over by my grandfather, a single Tribulation Immortal. Within the Taichu World, there are other branch Alliance Tribulation Immortals, but while belonging to the same Alliance, they belong to different forces. I don''t want to ask for help; the only Tribulation Immortal I can trust now is you," Bai Bi spoke, her eyes beginning to redden.


    Yang Ji''s heart ached slightly, and, grabbing her jade hand, he pulled her into his embrace.


    Bai Bi frowned with a slight struggle, but was held tight by Yang Ji. Eventually, she acquiesced and quieted down.


    "Don''t worry, I''m here for you. If you want to go to the Alliance headquarters, I''ll escort you. Come to think of it, I still owe you a favor," Yang Ji said with a light laugh, consolingly.


    "If you are doing this to repay the favor you owe me, then I will find someone else," Bai Bi scowled, glanced at Yang Ji, and was about to get up, but Yang Ji pressed her back down and kissed her deeply on the lips.


    "Bai Bi, wait for me a few years. I will undergo the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation once more, and then I will accompany you to the headquarters of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance."


    "Your grandfather is a Nine Tribulations Immortal, powerful and will be fine; you don''t need to worry," he reassured her.


    "Mm! Then I''ll wait for you!" Bai Bi said softly, touching Yang Ji''s face, as she agreed.

 Chapter 255 Dao Companion Bai Bi, Spear of Destiny_2

    "Oh, that''s right, I also have a piece of an Ancient Divine Turtle Shell here, rumored to come from a lineage with an extraordinary background. It is said to be the offspring''s offspring of the Ancestral Divine Turtle that carried the Innate Supreme Treasure ''Luo Book'', and its turtle shell is rumored to be able to withstand the calamities of destiny.""If you''re asking me to find such treasures, this is all I have found."


    Speaking, Bai Bi then took out a palm-sized turtle shell with her hand, its color dark and lusterless, covered with ancient patterns that are indescribably mystical and complex.


    "This Divine Turtle probably only reached the Mahayana realm before its death, not even attaining the Tribulation Immortal level," Yang Ji said lightly after taking the turtle shell and giving it a glance.


    "Yes, my grandfather came to the same conclusion as you. He also said that this is just a turtle shell of a Mahayana-cultivated Divine Turtle, hoping it would be useful to you," Bai Bi responded upon hearing this. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Thank you, Bi''er!" Yang Ji said with a smile, as he kissed her red lips again.


    ...


    Outside the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    A streak of flowing light dashed across, racing in the sky.


    "Boss, are you really going to undergo the third Great Dao Thunder Tribulation?" asked the Buddha Child.


    "Undergo! This time, from the Wuji Sword Ancestor, I have obtained twenty Immortal Spirit Flowers and twenty Divine Ascension Herbs, which together can add forty thousand years to my lifespan. Sect Master Wuji Zi also gave me some Spiritual Objects, which can add another twenty thousand years. And from Bi''er, I received more Spiritual Objects, adding an extra ten thousand years to my lifespan. That''s seventy thousand years in total, and with my own twenty thousand years of lifespan, it amounts to over ninety thousand years. With this, it should be enough to transcend the third Great Dao Thunder Tribulation. Moreover, I also have the Divine Turtle Shell from Bi''er, so it should be foolproof," Yang Ji said confidently.


    "With this tribulation transcended, my strength will advance once more, and I will face impending crises with even more ease."


    In his heart, Yang Ji was still worried about Bai Bi''s matters and wanted to enhance his strength.


    This time, he didn''t return to the Sect but activated the Wings of Time-Space to travel to the outer spatial stars and flew to a desolate star.


    He burrowed into the heart of the star, sat down cross-legged, and began to consume Spiritual Objects and Medicine Pills, refining and absorbing them.


    Time ticked away little by little.


    Three years later.


    Everything happened as anticipated; his lifespan increased by seventy thousand years.


    At this moment, Yang Ji stood upon the star, looked up at the sky firmament, and resolutely invoked the Heavenly Tribulation.


    Suddenly, the sky flashed with lightning, and electricity surged like a sea, the terrifying Great Dao Thunder Tribulation rapidly congealed into form.


    Yang Ji''s body was enveloped in divine radiance, with glorious light chaotically streaking, and his body crackled non-stop, as if about to undergo a transformation and ascend, his Dao power surging beyond control.


    A galaxy composed of twenty-seven frightening Great Dao Thunder Tribulations gathered into an ocean, shrouding the area.


    Boom!


    In that instant, a Great Dao Thunder Tribulation erupted violently, unbelievably dazzling, as if countless galaxies had fallen, completely engulfing Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji, at the center, endured the terrifying erasure of the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation. His Great Dao Body instantly showed traces of blood, with his bones snapping loudly.


    Even though his physical strength had reached that of a Supreme Dao Instrument, against the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation, it was still fragile. His bones were shattered many times, and his entire Dao Body was nearly worn away.


    Yet, he was reborn from the fire, constantly re-forged, using the power of the tribulation to reassemble himself, seeking to create a stronger Great Dao Body, striving to reach the level of a Demi Immortal Instrument, or even an Immortal Artifact.


    The sky roared, the dark clouds surged, and lightning thundered. The lightning was not genuine; it was composed of endless Dao Principles.


    Yang Ji suddenly looked up, his gaze piercing, looking deep into the Sea of Thunder, where the breath of Dao Techniques was spreading.


    This was precisely the power that would transform his physique.


    The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation took on the form of an Origin Supreme Treasure as it assaulted him, boundless and powerful, magnificent and endless, with the strength of the Great Dao sweeping through the entire starfield.


    Yang Ji faced the most terrifying trial of his life, but with his Immortal Body, he could withstand the intense tribulations, allowing his body to transform to the utmost without making any attempt to defend.


    Boom!


    The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation, taking the form of the Origin Supreme Treasure, enveloped him in endless arcs of electricity, completely split Yang Ji apart, blowing half of his body into a mist of blood, leaving only half a head floating amidst the electric arcs.


    At this moment, apart from half a head, Yang Ji''s arms, legs, and chest had all turned into a mist of blood, utterly shattered.


    However, the next instant, the disintegrated mist of blood began to coalesce, turning into various Talismans, weaving together, transforming back into organs, meridians, bones, and flesh.


    Yang Ji''s previously shattered body was rapidly reconstituting at this moment.


    A stronger, more perfect body formed, emanating an even more vast and profound aura.


    Rumble!


    The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation struck down, illuminating the vast expanse of the starry sky as if a star-field explosion had occurred, with the blinding light far more horrific than the demise of a star.


    Such spectacle and power moved even the Immortal Elders.


    Another Great Dao Thunder Tribulation fell, and Yang Ji roared fiercely, not struggling too much. His bones shattered inch by inch, blood splattered, and he was instantly ground into dregs by the Thunder Tribulation, a gruesome sight to behold.


    You must know, this is just an ordinary Great Dao Thunder Tribulation, above which there are over a dozen stronger tribulations such as Space Thunder Tribulation, Great Destruction Thunder Tribulation, and Time Thunder Tribulation¡ªone more formidable than the next, enough to drive a person to despair.


    Yang Ji, burning with a vigorous fighting spirit, repeatedly reconstituted himself from death, struggling and striving on the path to becoming a Tribulation Immortal.


    The eighteenth Great Dao Thunder Tribulation struck down, and Yang Ji''s body disintegrated once again; however, the body that reformed was more spiritual, more divine, exuding an indescribable Dao charm, and stronger.


    His body, shattered countless times, had reassembled just as many.


    Finally, with supreme will, he ground down the twenty-sixth Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    The twenty-seventh, which was also the last and most terrifying Destiny Thunder Tribulation, crashed down. It was a spear never seen before¡ªan Origin Supreme Treasure known as the Spear of Destiny!


    This spear, akin to the might of heaven, tolerates no desecration!


    It bore not only horrific physical damage but also supreme power to sever destiny.


    A spear-shaped bolt of lightning struck down, and Yang Ji, left with no defense, was instantly blown into a mist of blood.


    Outside the star domain, the Buddha Child and others held their breath, their breathing growing heavy, worrying for Yang Ji as if undergoing the tribulation themselves.


    Boom!


    The Thunder Tribulation raged, raining down terrifying thunder spears.


    "Bring it on!"


    From within the bloody mist, Yang Ji''s shout was heard, his Great Dao body rapidly condensing and reconstituting once again.


    Boom!


    The thunder spear fell once more, the might even stronger, the momentum even more fierce.


    Lightning in ten thousand layers, billions of strands of Dao Principles struck down upon his body, clanging loudly, emitting ear-splitting tones.


    Yang Ji''s body cracked once more, his bones creaking, blood splattering everywhere.


    Boom! The thunder spear struck down once again, even more violent and ferocious.


    "I fear not the thunder spear. I have a mighty physique, an Immortal Body; the Thunder Tribulation cannot kill me!"


    Yang Ji looked up and roared, his Dao voice penetrating the sea of thunder, ascending to the Sky Firmament, his black hair standing on end, wildly fluttering.


    And then, at that moment, boom!


    The Sky Firmament shook.


    The Spear of Destiny moved!


    It struck down with a modest momentum, yet it made the soul tremble and nearly shatter.


    "This Spear of Destiny is so strong, I wonder if the boss can make it through!" Buddha Child said with a grave face, worry flashing across his features.


    Rotten Wooden Box and Immortal Elder also wore serious expressions.


    Yang Ji''s eyelids flickered, divine light probing constantly, then in the next moment, his gaze slightly concentrated, his palm raising, and from the tips of his fingers shot out five dragon-like glimmers of crystal light, each extending tens of thousands of zhang, displaying the supreme power to pierce through destiny.


    This time, he did not take the hit directly but used the Fate-Pointing Finger to counter the Spear of Destiny!


    Hum!


    These five streaks of light swept all around, spreading into thousands of strands, roaming freely, charging toward the Spear of Destiny with overwhelming force, immediately weakening it somewhat.


    Ping ping ping!


    The Fate-Pointing Finger kept flickering, striking continuously, blasting towards the Spear of Destiny.


    But the Spear of Destiny was too fast, too powerful, almost crushing in its posture, smashing through the crystal light of the Fate-Pointing Finger, thundering down.


    Hum!


    Yang Ji''s expression was solemn as he floated in the void, throwing out the Divine Turtle Shell he had already refined.


    The turtle shell emanated a verdigris glow, the effulgence vast, it actually withstood the Spear of Destiny, causing the entire sky to tremble with it.


    Seizing this opportunity, Yang Ji let out a long howl, constantly using the Fate-Pointing Finger to weaken the Spear of Destiny, continuing to strike without cessation.


    But the Spear of Destiny was too formidable. In merely three breaths'' time, the turtle shell was shattered.


    And down came the Spear of Destiny like so.


    In the midst of his howling, Yang Ji showed no fear, his body merging with his Life Root, beginning his final resistance.


    At this moment, his lifespan began to decrease.

 Chapter 256 Three Tribulations Immortal, Minor Immortal Realm

    The Spear of Destiny shattered the Divine Turtle Shell and came crashing down.Yang Ji''s Life Root immediately radiated a hazy Immortal Light, blocking most of the force.


    As for the rest of the force, it explosively impacted Yang Ji''s body, instantly slashing five hundred years off his lifespan.


    This was a gamble concerning lifespan.


    Yang Ji let out a long howl, continuously executing the Fate-Pointing Finger, weakening the Spear of Destiny, hoping to destroy it before his lifespan ran out.


    With a lifespan of over ninety thousand years, he didn''t know if he could hold on.


    All he could do was use all his strength to fight against it.


    Fortunately, the Spear of Destiny had been weakened by the Divine Turtle Shell beforehand, further diminished by the Fate-Pointing Finger along the way, with the Life Root bearing the brunt of its power.


    After consecutive attacks, the terrifyingly vast and seemingly irresistible oppressive force was significantly reduced.


    Yang Ji had now forgotten everything around him, knowing only to keep using the Fate-Pointing Finger to counter the Spear of Destiny.


    Time passed breath by breath, particularly slowly at the moment, like a long thousand years, tens of thousands of years, a few dozen breaths'' time crawling like a turtle.


    But his lifespan was draining extremely fast, one thousand years, three thousand years, eight thousand years, twelve thousand years, fifteen thousand years.


    In just a moment, thirty thousand years had been slashed away.


    At this moment, Yang Ji was not paying attention to the depletion of his lifespan, because he didn''t want to divert even a sliver of his concentration.


    He had never been so solemn, his mind had never been so intensely focused, he was desperately using time, trying to execute one more Fate-Pointing Finger in the limited time, to weaken the Spear of Destiny a bit more.


    To be distracted now was to blaspheme against life!


    Such intense opposition was very fierce.


    Outside the Sea of Thunder, Buddha Child and the others were all on edge, their expressions extremely tense.


    Because this third Great Dao Thunder Tribulation was much more severe than the previous two, it wasn''t something easy to overcome.


    Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on what was ahead.


    Yang Ji''s howling continued to spread, the crystalline light of the Fate-Pointing Finger illuminating a portion of the starry sky.


    Desperation!


    Nothing but desperation.


    Yang Ji had completely forgotten everything else.


    This "prolonged" period of time under Yama''s gaze finally passed by bit by bit.


    Before even a few dozen breaths had elapsed, it wasn''t that Yang Ji endured the passage of time, but rather, relying on his own foundation, he had completely weakened the Spear of Destiny.


    Even until the Spear of Destiny dispersed, he hadn''t reacted, his Divine Power not subsiding, still manifesting a beam of Fate-Pointing Finger light, showing how utterly concentrated he was.


    "It dispersed, Big Brother succeeded!" Buddha Child exclaimed excitedly, holding the Mountain Sea Pearl, and he rushed forward to meet him.


    "Yang Lad, congratulations, you''ve become a Tribulation Immortal!" even the Rotting Wooden Box laughed and said. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I thought we were well-prepared, but now it seems it was still too risky," the Immortal Elder said gravely.


    "Indeed, I hadn''t anticipated the Spear of Destiny to be this powerful, and this is only the third Great Dao Thunder Tribulation. There''s still more to come, and one wonders how much foundation is necessary to overcome them!" Yang Ji glanced at his lifespan and found only [three thousand years] remaining.


    Three thousand years, nowhere near enough to withstand several strikes from the Spear of Destiny, this time just as perilous as before.


    He had assumed a lifespan of over ninety thousand years would suffice, but now he saw it was far from reaching a safe threshold.


    "The upcoming Great Dao Thunder Tribulations will be more severe with each occurrence. I''m not worried about the other thunder tribulations, but this Destiny Thunder Tribulation is indeed too dangerous. Next time, one must find items capable of withstanding the devastation of destiny or cultivate a Divine Skill stronger than the Fate-Pointing Finger, otherwise it''s too risky!" the Immortal Elder reminded earnestly.


    "Indeed, the Fate-Pointing Finger is merely a Great Divine Power, not even a Supreme Divine Power. As a means of slaying others, it is an excellent and mysterious Divine Skill, invisible in cutting down one''s lifespan, but to use it against the Destiny Thunder Tribulation, it''s becoming somewhat insufficient," Yang Ji also fell into contemplation.


    "However, there''s still plenty of time. You''ve survived another thunder tribulation and have nearly three thousand years to prepare for the fourth Destiny Thunder Tribulation, which should be more manageable," said the Immortal Elder.


    "Although each Destiny Thunder Tribulation will be stronger than the last, I am confident that passing the fourth Great Dao Thunder Tribulation will be much more comfortable. These three thunder tribulations have brought me many gains. The manifestations of the Life-Reaping Knife, Destiny Compass, and Spear of Destiny have inspired me to create my own offensive Divine Skills pertaining to destiny. With nearly three thousand years left, it''s enough for me to create a supreme offensive Divine Skill of destiny," Yang Ji said with confidence.


    Inside his spirit sea, the Laws of Destiny transformed into endless runes rolling about, ceaselessly simulating the Life-Reaping Knife, Destiny Compass, and Spear of Destiny, these were the offensive forms of the Path of Destiny, and numerous inspirations had already erupted in his mind.


    Yang Ji believed that given time, a powerful attack Divine Skill of destiny would definitely emerge from his hands.


    With this thought, he couldn''t help but feel a bit emotional.


    The once young man, who had worked so hard to learn a Divine Skill, had now reached a realm where, with enough time, he could definitely create grand Divine Powers, thanks to his Golden Finger Ability.


    Yang Ji collected his thoughts and felt his own strength, smiling and saying, "This time, having achieved the rank of a Tribulation Immortal, my strength has massively increased. If I were to strike with full force, with all twenty-seven Great Daos fully unleashed, I could probably contend against a Red Dust Immortal."


    "You should be able to. With twenty-seven Great Daos, including the likes of Destiny, Time, Space, and Great Destruction, such a foundation, if all the Great Dao mysteries were fused, the punch you''d throw would be terrifying indeed!"

 Chapter 256 Three Tribulations Immortal, Minor Immortal Realm_2

    "If you participate in the creation and push your understanding of each path to the extreme, you could even develop your own top-tier Immortal Techniques. At that time, truly invincible, once you become an Immortal King, you ascend as a giant head,"The rotten wooden box generously praised, "If you take it a step further and carve out your own path, creating your own Dao Techniques, that would be even more extraordinary. As a Supreme Immortal King, the mysteriousness, the terror, the power of Dao Techniques... Giant Immortal Kings would not be an opponent to a single punch."


    "Top-tier Immortal Techniques are, in fact, the mighty methods created by comprehending the Three Thousand Grand Daos and fusing their essence. Such as life and death, frost, time-space, nether rain, Earth Fire, and elements, whether through a combination of two or three, or even more Great Daos to create Immortal Techniques. In terms of intricacy, they are actually still within the Three Thousand Grand Daos and have not broken free,"


    "However, the Dao Techniques of a Supreme Immortal King are different. They have developed their own path; in a sense, they have become a different kind of life form, transcending beyond, not within the constraints of the Five Elements nor the Three Realms, establishing their own Dao and rules."


    "The Three Thousand Grand Daos cannot bind them, the rules of the Myriad Realms cannot restrict them; they are immortal and undying, traversing the river of time, peering into the past and future, detached from the world, transcending above."


    "Top-tier Immortal Techniques used against them, with a wave of a Supreme Immortal King''s hand, the heavens and earth establish rules, shielding from attacks, receiving not even the slightest injury."


    "Are Supreme Immortal Kings that powerful?" Yang Ji was stunned, "When we first conversed, I hadn''t looked closely at the top of your head, so aren''t you saying you deceived me? You said with one of the Three Thousand Town World Treasures, you could fight a Supreme Immortal King to a draw. But now, it seems like a slap in the face."


    "Cough cough, originally, I just wanted to show off in front of you," the rotten wooden box said awkwardly with a smile, then continued, "But, on the other hand, if you were a Giant Immortal King, wielding those incredibly powerful Origin Supreme Treasures, Innate Supreme Treasures, Three Thousand Town World Treasures, you could indeed fight a Supreme Immortal King without falling behind."


    "Moreover, the Path of Destiny is extremely magical and powerful. Whether a Supreme Immortal King or a Dominator, no matter what astonishing Great Dao they have developed, the only injury they cannot shield against is destiny injury,"


    "One could say that the Path of Destiny is invincible!"


    The rotten wooden box proclaimed very seriously.


    "That powerful? Then I really need to study it well," Yang Ji mused.


    "You do need to study it well. If like Tian Jizi, you find a Destiny Treasure, you truly would be invincible," said the rotten wooden box and then started to come up with crafty ideas, "Honestly, I really want to rob that guy, the Destiny Compass, such a Supreme Treasure. If word got out, even the Ancestor of Origin would have to leap into action."


    "I''m envious of that treasure myself, but it''s beyond my reach," sighed Yang Ji, "Let''s go, we''re heading back."


    The Buddha Child nodded and flew into the Mount Sea World.


    Yang Ji caught the Mountain Sea Pearl and, vibrating his Wings of Time-Space, flew into the Taichu World.


    In these three years, Sect Master Wuji Zi had once again collected a number of Spiritual Objects that could extend life and handed them all to Yang Ji.


    Bai Bi too had gathered some Medicine Pills, but they could only extend life by a thousand or two thousand years.


    Yet, like money, no one ever finds them too numerous, and Yang Ji accepted them all the same.


    It was in this year, after Yang Ji gave a few directives to the Sect Master, that he took Bai Bi and left the Taichu World.


    "Bi''er, I recall that the headquarters of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance is located in some great world, isn''t it?" Amid the stars, Yang Ji vibrated his Wings of Time-Space, flying at incredible speeds, while also asking Bai Bi inside the Mount Sea World.


    "The headquarters of our Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance is actually in the Minor Immortal Realm!" Bai Bi replied.


    "The Minor Immortal Realm?" Yang Ji had heard of it before; the Great Sage Mu Yuan once took his senior brother Li Changxiao to the Minor Immortal Realm for Cultivation. There, there was also a place where time accelerated, enabling senior brother Li Changxiao to amass enough foundation to take part in the True Disciple assessment ahead of time.


    But he didn''t know what that place was specifically about.


    So he asked further, "Where exactly is the Minor Immortal Realm, and what''s so miraculous about it?"


    "The Minor Immortal Realm is not a world, but a treasure land near the Immortal Realm, located in the outer realms of starry space, at the summit of the Sky Firmament. Because it is near the Immortal Realm, the atmosphere there is extremely rich in Immortal Qi, and many Red Dust Immortals from the Myriad Realms are cultivating in seclusion there."


    "As it is nourished by Immortal Qi, that area can be described as a paradisiacal land, with countless precious materials and Spiritual Objects. If you seek Spiritual Objects that can extend your life, you''ll surely find them there. I guarantee you won''t be disappointed."


    "Additionally, if you''re lucky, you might find Magical Treasures and Formation Divine Skills like the Divine Turtle Shell, which can withstand Destiny Tribulation''s attacks."


    "Sending me there is definitely not a loss for you, rest assured," Bai Bi laughed.


    "A place nurtured by boundless Immortal Qi is indeed a treasure land. There must be a lot of people going there, right?" Yang Ji asked.


    "Not many people are eligible to go to the Minor Immortal Realm because above the Sky Firmament, not only is there the ''Nine Heavens Gale,'' but also the ''Sea of Thunder of Wind and Fire.'' Their power is equivalent to the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation. Unless one''s Cultivation reaches the Tribulation Immortal, they cannot enter."


    "However, to say there are few people is actually not true; it''s quite the opposite. It''s very bustling with numerous forces and is incredibly lively. The people there are mostly those brought in by the Tribulation Immortals and the Red Dust Immortals. Over time, the crowd has only grown larger,"


    said Bai Bi.


    "So that''s how it is!" Yang Ji now had a rough understanding of the Minor Immortal Realm in his heart.


    With Bai Bi leading the way, he simply focused on flying.


    Along the way, they passed through countless galaxies, experiencing many great worlds, such as the Luminous World, Mystic Water World, Vast Sea World, Taihao World, Central World... He appreciated the beauty of various worlds and although he did not linger, the journey was still worthwhile.


    His destination this time was the Minor Immortal Realm.


    He flew all the way along the journey.


    Flapping his wings at high speed, after a hundred years, he finally arrived under the sky''s firmament.


    In front of him was the Nine Heavens Gale, roaring like an angry dragon, dark like Huang Tian, wielding the terrifying power to flay skin and erode souls.


    Cultivators below the Mahayana level would die on the spot if they entered, leaving not even dregs behind.


    Mahayana Cultivators would also meet the same fate in just a moment''s time.


    Even if one passed through the Nine Heavens Gale, there was still another layer of wind, fire, and a Sea of Thunder above it¡ªwind bearing fire to scorch everything, thunder forming a sea to annihilate all beings.


    Against these two dangerous "roadblocks," however, Yang Ji was unstoppable.


    With a single flap of his wings, he passed through thousands of layers of gales, and with a spread of his five fingers, he tore open the myriad layers of the Sea of Thunder, thus reaching the Minor Immortal Realm effortlessly.


    Just as he arrived, he felt an aura of vastness, grandeur, and etherealness.


    This piece of starry sky was extraordinarily remarkable, as the Gale and Sea of Thunder had blocked everything, preventing the Immortal Qi from leaking out. Thus, every star here was exceptional and brimming with life, the currents in space, like clouds and fog, were imbued with Immortal Qi.


    What a wondrous place shrouded in fairy mists¡ªif one did not know better, they might think they had reached the Immortal Realm. To call this place the Minor Immortal Realm is indeed no exaggeration.


    "The Minor Immortal Realm is about the same size as a great world, full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Many Red Dust Immortals are here in incognito cultivation. I''ve heard that some cultivators have attained the level of Golden Immortal," Bai Bi said.


    "What? Golden Immortal? To have reached the level of Golden Immortal in the Lower Realm?" Yang Ji exclaimed, shocked at heart.


    Ordinary people refer to Red Dust Immortals as True Immortals who have yet to ascend.


    Above True Immortal are Heavenly Immortal, Profound Immortal, Ultimate Immortal, and then comes Golden Immortal.


    A so-called Heavenly Immortal is an outstanding individual in the Dao of Immortals.


    A so-called Profound Immortal is one who possesses the profound laws of the Dao of Immortals.


    A so-called Ultimate Immortal is someone who delves deeply into the Dao of Immortals.


    As for Golden Immortal, it too is a realm of Immortals, where the word "golden" implies eternal and everlasting existence.


    To reach this stage in cultivation means one can participate in the creation of life, and it''s no exaggeration to say so.


    A Golden Immortal, even in the Immortal Realm, is a local overlord and a pillar of a sect. Yang Ji could never have imagined that there would be Golden Immortals in the Lower Realm! Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Such people do exist!" the Immortal Elder said, "Some focus solely on the Dao, fearing oppression after ascending to the Immortal Realm, so they choose to stay in the Lower Realm. These cultivators can''t make a move lightly because once they do, they will trigger the laws of the Immortal Realm and will be forced to ascend. Therefore, such individuals usually stay hidden, unknown to the world for fear of being disturbed."


    "I see!" Yang Ji nodded, "Such individuals can''t be disturbed in the Lower Realm, but in the Immortal Realm, it''s hardly guaranteed."


    Even Qingyang Immortal King, who avoided all risks, had encountered troubles. It seems that cultivating in peace in the Immortal Realm is not easy.


    In the Lower Realm, one can enjoy tranquility!

 Chapter 257 280,000-Year Lifespan, Indestructible Armor

    Yang Ji surveyed the Minor Immortal Realm and then flew deeper into it.Along the way, he saw one life planet after another, each flourishing with a Cultivation civilization, incredibly lively, and exhibiting an extraordinary atmosphere.


    After flying who knows how many tens of thousands of miles, Bai Bi suddenly spoke, "Ahead is the headquarters of our Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance!"


    Yang Ji looked ahead and saw a series of colossal Ancient Immortal Mountains in the nearby starry sky.


    Infinite and densely packed, they stretched far and far away, seemingly without an end.


    Their grandeur far surpassed the Heavenly Domain of the true transmission, by who knows how many tens of thousands of folds.


    Yang Ji discovered that those Immortal Mountains suspended in the starry sky actually formed a huge Formation, moving slowly along a certain path.


    Above the mountains, Cultivators were seen coming and going; deeper in, countless powerful auras were hidden.


    In front of the endless Immortal Mountains floated a continent.


    The place was teeming with people, filled with palaces and halls, bustling to a degree hundreds of times more than those previously seen life planets.


    "On that continent, there are shops established by all the major forces from the Myriad Realms. Inside, you''ll find a variety of materials, Medicine Pills, Magical Treasures¡ªalmost anything you could want, incredibly abundant! Tribulation Immortals from within the Myriad Realms, in order to enhance their foundation and successfully pass the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation, basically all come here to purchase what they need. This place is indeed the busiest in the Myriad Realms. Your trip here won''t be in vain; you are bound to gain a lot!" Bai Bi said with a smile.


    "As for the depths of that Immortal Mountain, that''s where the headquarters of our Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance is located. There are plenty of treasures in the Alliance. When the time comes, I will gather all the things you need and purchase them at the lowest price," Bai Bi added.


    "Good, then I must thank my dear Bi," Yang Ji said with a smile as he pinched her aromatic shoulder.


    "I''ll head to the Alliance first. You can look around the various shops on the continent and see if you can find what you need!" Bai Bi told him.


    "Understood!" Yang Ji nodded and said, "If anything comes up, send me a message!"


    "All right!" Bai Bi responded with a soft hum and flew towards the Immortal Mountain.


    Watching her enter the Immortal Mountain and disappear from sight, Yang Ji immediately used the Destiny Transfiguration Technique to transform himself into Luo Xiong and flew towards the continent.


    As soon as he landed, he felt the auras of dozens of Tribulation Immortals. Deserving of its reputation as the busiest place in the Myriad Realms, it indeed swarmed with groups of Tribulation Immortals everywhere.


    Looking up, Yang Ji felt quite moved; calling it a continent was an understatement, it was more like a super city, a heaven-like city.


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    The pavilions were splendid and luxurious, their surfaces shining with streams of colorful light and auspicious Qi. The ground was even paved with Heavenly Crystal Stones, displaying tremendous grandeur and luxury.


    Some palaces emitted incredibly strong auras, actually enlarged from Supreme Dao Instruments.


    With just a little sensing, Yang Ji also found a building enlarged from a Semi-Immortal Instrument, named the Myriad Realms Tower!


    Its name, Myriad Realms Tower, suggested a welcoming of guests from all worlds, possessing treasures from the Myriad Realms, truly extraordinary.


    After looking it over and pondering briefly, Yang Ji directly passed by the other shops and headed straight for the Myriad Realms Tower.


    Using a Semi-Immortal Instrument as a shop demonstrated formidable foundation, indicating that there would surely be plenty of desirable items inside. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Ji walked slowly, not attempting to conceal his Tribulation Immortal aura. Along the way, Cultivators sensed his Cultivation level and their expressions became much more respectful.


    Soon, he arrived in front of Myriad Realms Tower.


    Tending the door stood a man and woman, dressed uniformly, both with Void Refining Cultivation¡ªa far cry from the common doormen soliciting customers, both brimming with spiritual energy and profound wisdom, evidently just a step behind true geniuses.


    "Senior, please come inside!" Sensing Yang Ji''s aura, the pair flashed broad smiles as they quickly bowed and gestured invitingly.


    "Hmm!" Yang Ji nodded and stepped into Myriad Realms Tower. As he entered, the world seemed to shift, space solidified, sets of Immortal Qi coiling around; what appeared next was not a so-called hall, but he found himself directly inside an extremely luxurious VIP room.


    This room was entirely crafted from Dao Wood.


    Dao Wood was extraordinary, holding onto a piece for years could nourish one''s Dao heart and nature, aiding in reaching a state of union with the Dao and comprehending the Great Dao.


    Even a small piece was highly valuable, so it was surprising to find an entire VIP room constructed from Dao Wood, showing the lavishness of Myriad Realms Tower!


    It was likely due to Yang Ji being a Tribulation Immortal and thus of noble status that he received such top-notch treatment.


    "Being a Tribulation Immortal is great; right upon entry, transported straight into a VIP room¡ªnice!" Yang Ji gave the room a quick look and was highly satisfied.


    The hospitality of Myriad Realms Tower truly knew how to capture a person''s favor.


    Once satisfied, the dealings in trade became much easier.


    Yang Ji was sipping tea and waiting quietly.


    After a few breaths, a charming and soft voice came from outside the door, like a heavenly tune.


    "Senior, I apologize for keeping you waiting!" With a soft noise, the door gently opened, and a gorgeous woman clad in a crimson tight-fitting long robe revealed herself. Her figure was beautifully curvy, clearly outlined, inciting a rush of excitement at a glance. Complemented by her fair, luminous skin and bright, intelligent eyes, she was truly captivating.


    This woman was no commoner, exuding self-confidence, clearly someone nurtured by powerful forces with Mahayana Cultivation.


    "My name is Yin Ya, one of the deputy directors of Myriad Realms Tower. Our Tower places great emphasis on the privacy of our guests. Whatever happens here will never be revealed to outsiders. Senior, please feel free to express any requests you may have. I am fully authorized to make decisions for you!" said the woman, smiling as she entered.

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    "Yin Ya? What a beauty in the making!" Yang Ji appraised the woman from head to toe and said with a voice that bore the heavy accent of "Luo Xiong," "I have come here to find spiritual objects that can extend lifespan.""Spiritual objects that can extend lifespan? Our Myriad Realms Tower indeed has many, such as the Longevity Pill, Thousand Age Pill, Celestial Lotus Seed of the Nine Heavens, Dragon Essence, Eternal Spring, Eternal Herb... there are quite a lot. I wonder which one the senior fancies," Yin Ya waved her hand and, immediately, a light screen appeared before them, showing one after another spiritual objects that could increase lifespan.


    Yang Ji looked over each one, his murky old eyes suddenly bursting with brilliance.


    Seeing this, a smile appeared on Yin Ya''s face, "It seems the senior has found something to his liking."


    "To my liking, indeed to my liking. I''ll take all of what you mentioned! Whatever the amount, I want it all!" Yang Ji''s smile was filled with satisfaction.


    "Whatever the amount, you want it all?" Yin Ya heard these bold words and an unusual gleam showed on her face as she chuckled, "Senior, spiritual objects that can extend lifespan are invaluable. The total for all these combined is quite a substantial sum."


    "I have plenty of medicine pills!" Yang Ji waved his hand, and in an instant, a countless number of Spiritual Qi Fruits, Dao Energy Fruits, and Immortal Qi Fruits appeared.


    These fruits were borne from Shen Yin over many years, absorbing Spiritual Energy, Dao Energy, and Immortal Qi, corresponding to Spirit Qi Pills, Dao Energy Pills, and Immortal Spirit Pills.


    The purity of Spiritual Energy within the Spiritual Qi Fruit lay between that of the Nine-Transformation Golden Pill and the Nascent Soul Pill, their value greatly significant, not to mention the Dao Energy Pill and the Immortal Spirit Pill, which were the supreme among medicine pills and were top-notch cultivation pills.


    As soon as all these pills appeared, pill light shone brightly; even Yin Ya, who was well-informed, changed her expression for a moment.


    Before she could take a closer look, Yang Ji raised his hand and all the pills vanished out of sight, leaving only two or three strands of pill fragrance lingering around Yin Ya''s delicate nose.


    "Senior has such a profound foundation!" Yin Ya smiled without embarrassment and said directly, "Since the senior wants them all, I will fetch them for you now!"


    Yin Ya was a decisive and efficient woman. As she spoke, she waved her hand, reached into the void, and began to extract the treasures one by one, placing each in front of Yang Ji.


    Seeing her methods, Yang Ji was not surprised; evidently, as the deputy head of the tower, she had the ability to control this Semi-Immortal Instrument and easily retrieve stored items.


    "The spiritual objects from our Myriad Realms Tower that can extend lifespan are all here, please, senior, take a look!" Yin Ya smiled. "With so many spiritual objects, if all are consumed, they are enough to increase lifespan by two hundred and eighty thousand years."


    "Excellent, excellent!" Yang Ji''s heart stirred with excitement, and without hesitation, he collected all the spiritual objects and then, looking at the listed prices, took out the corresponding valued medicine pills.


    "Senior is straightforward!" Yin Ya giggled, delighted by such an easy completion of a transaction worth hundreds of billions, making her whole body tremble with excitement, and her aura become even more radiantly enchanting. Looking at Yang Ji, she astutely said, "Senior doesn''t even blink at taking so many lifespan-extending spiritual objects; it seems the need is great." Your journey continues on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Coincidentally, in a few days, we will have an auction here. Why doesn''t the senior stay with us during this time? In these days, I will send someone to purchase lifespan-extending spiritual objects from various other shops, sparing the senior any bother. Just relax and wait."


    "Agreed! I will stay here then," Yang Ji nodded with satisfaction. "Oh, and there is one more thing. Not long ago, I fought with a master who had cultivated destiny divine skills, and found such skills to be very strange and hard to defend against. May I ask if your tower has such divine skills for sale? Or any treasures that can counter such skills?"


    "Destiny divine skills? I have heard of those; they are incredibly hard to comprehend, but once mastered, they are endlessly elusive and can injure someone without trace. Such divine skills are usually predestined and are closely guarded secrets, rarely sold on the market. To my knowledge, none of the major businesses in this city have such divine skills for sale. Also, treasures that can protect against this kind of divine skill damage¡ªI''m not much familiar with the particulars. Please, senior, sit tight for a few days, and I will personally make inquiries."


    "Thank you very much," Yang Ji said, bowing his hands in gratitude.


    "Senior is too polite; this is all part of my duty. Aside from these, does the senior have any other needs?" Yin Ya inquired.


    "Not for the time being," Yang Ji replied.


    "Very well! Then, senior, just wait for the good news! If you want to go out, you just need to knock lightly on the wall three times to be transported out," Yin Ya said with a gentle smile, straightening her robe and slowly walked out.


    "Oh, by the way, do you sell Time Stones and Space Stones here?" Yang Ji suddenly called to Yin Ya again.


    "Time Stones, Space Stones?" Yin Ya suddenly smiled, "Could it be said that senior is in luck? During the auction in three days, there will be a Time Stone up for auction."


    "Oh? That''s a pleasant surprise indeed," Yang Ji replied without betraying his emotions, though he was actually quite excited.


    The Wings of Time-Space were a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure; if refined into a Supreme Dao Instrument, its power would be unimaginably terrifying.


    No matter the speed or the time-space imprisonment, both would double in strength.


    It would completely become a sharp weapon!


    However, with just one Time Stone, if there was no matching Space Stone, it would still be difficult to achieve.


    This couldn''t help but make him feel slightly disappointed amidst his excitement.


    But such treasures were encountered rather than sought after; having the Time Stone was always better than not having it at all.


    Yang Ji''s thoughts spun for a moment. With three days left until the auction, he didn''t plan to stay inside Myriad Realms Tower the whole time, and wanted to go out for a walk to see the supreme scenery of what was known as the most bustling city among the Myriad Realms.


    Thinking this, he approached the wall and gently knocked three times.


    Suddenly, a pulling force emanated from the wall, and a small teleportation vortex swiftly took shape.


    Yang Ji glanced at the vortex, then flew into it. When he landed again, he was already on the lively streets.


    Here, everyone coming and going was a Cultivator; there wasn''t a single mortal, and all the businesses were run by major forces from the Myriad Realms, the least of which had a Tribulation Immortal presence, otherwise, they wouldn''t be able to come here.


    This place was different from other cities; it had a bit more of a cultivation''s tranquility and less of the worldly strife. The air was suffused with a clear spiritual energy that could calm one''s mind.


    Here, nobody dared to make trouble lightly. One must know that the Minor Immortal Realm housed the presence of Golden Immortals; with hidden dragons and crouching tigers, no one dared to be too ostentatious. If they provoked an important person, it would truly be offensive beyond their ability to atone, hence everyone had a more peaceful disposition.


    Speaking of which, this peace mostly stemmed from the invisible oppression of the powerful.


    Yet, it was precisely because of this subtle oppression that the city was orderly and no one dared to act recklessly.


    Yang Ji slowly wandered around the city, visiting various major shops, and indeed saw many rare treasures.


    What''s more, there were even methods for crafting Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasures for sale, albeit only with a few hundred Dao Runes, at most sufficient to craft a Low-grade Dao Artifact.


    Although it was just a Low-grade Dao Artifact, the significance behind it was extraordinary.


    It was well known that a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure could weaken the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation. If one held such a treasure while undergoing Tribulation in the corresponding great world, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation would be much reduced.


    Lang Canghai was the best example. With Shen Yin aiding his Tribulation, it was incredibly easy.


    This pointed out the importance and significance of a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure.


    If one truly managed to craft one, then the entire force would benefit immensely.


    But to come back to the point, even with Dao Runes in hand, crafting a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure was no easy feat, as the primary materials were hard to find.


    Throughout the years, even with Yang Ji''s endless good fortune, he had only obtained a few Time-Space Stones and Space Stones, which showed the difficulty of the task.


    The people in the trade tower didn''t care; they only sold Dao Runes. Whether you bought them or not was your business.


    But in this world, who could resist such temptation? Who didn''t want to craft their own Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure? Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Even knowing the chances were slim, many couldn''t help but buy a set, and thus the trade tower made a killing.


    Even Yang Ji couldn''t resist the temptation and spent eighty billion Medicine Pills to purchase eight hundred "Dao Runes," all to be able to craft that Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure¡ªthe Indestructible Armor!

 Chapter 259 Mystic Ruler, Immortal Fruit

    Myriad Realms Tower, within the VIP room. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Yang Ji carefully examined the eight hundred Indestructible Dao Runes in his hand. These runes, black and gold in color, were exuding a faint glow, giving off an indestructible aura.


    He glanced at his own arm, which was as tough as a Supreme Dao Instrument, hesitated for a moment, then forcibly merged a strand of Dao Rune into it.


    But the next moment, his arm crumbled, as though it couldn''t bear the weight of the Indestructible Dao Rune.


    After many attempts, he still faced failure.


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    "Without specific materials, it is impossible to merge them, just like the Time-Space Dao Patterns used to forge the Wings of Time-Space cannot be integrated into ordinary stones," the Rotting Wooden Box said.


    "This Indestructible Armor is a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, and its true form is a piece of Immortal Immortal Metal. The armor can expand or contract, merge into the flesh or cover the body externally. It can protect not only the body but also the Primordial Spirit. It is one of the most powerful armors between heaven and earth. In the Immortal Realm, there was once a Quasi-Imperial Monarch who used his self-made Supreme Immortal Artifact ''Indestructible Armor'' to withstand an Immortal King and emerge unscathed, truly formidable," the Immortal Elder sighed.


    "An Immortal King is an achiever of the Dao, and each one is an incredible existence. Even a Quasi-Imperial Monarch who has attained dozens of Great Daos cannot defeat an Immortal King. To withstand an Immortal King, one must rely on the power of a Supreme Treasure, to have a sliver of possibility."


    As the Rotting Wooden Box spoke, it suddenly paused, "Oh right, you are different. You have slain the Destiny Tribulation. If you can create fearsome Divine Skills of Destiny, perhaps even at the realm of Quasi-Imperial Monarch, you might be able to contend against an Immortal King."


    "Indestructible Armor!" Yang Ji murmured softly, "I have heard of this Immortal Immortal Metal; it is one of the top materials in the world, rarely seen, with a vast array of uses. Whoever encounters it keeps silent about it. The creation of Indestructible Armor is probably even more difficult than the Wings of Time-Space."


    "I bought it this time not really with the intention of forging it, but because I didn''t want to miss out on the method of creating such a Supreme Treasure. Keeping it with me is a form of foundation. In the future, when I ascend to the Immortal Realm, I can leave it to someone fated. It will be quite a statement, and who knows, maybe my successor will have the chance to find this Immortal Immortal Metal," he said with a smile.


    Yang Ji laughed.


    "Young Yang, your heart has become ever more mature," teased the Rotting Wooden Box.


    "I wish I were still that young man, how great it was to be eighteen! Time is truly becoming less and less dependable, a year passes in a flash, and another blink, and a decade is gone," Yang Ji shook his head.


    "Time flies like a shuttle, and years pass like arrows. Those walking the path of time simply desire too much, yet they cannot obtain everything they want within the limited time, so they feel time passes quickly. Life is absurd and hurried, chased by time; otherwise, why would one aspire to become that undying and indestructible Immortal King," the Rotting Wooden Box said.


    "Indeed, who doesn''t want to become an ''Immortal King''? Everyone aspires to achieve the status of an Immortal King," Yang Ji murmured.


    ...


    Time hurried by, and three days later.


    Yin Ya came to inform Yang Ji that the auction was starting.


    In the VIP room, a large screen appeared, showing the scene of an auction.


    The inside could be seen clearly through the screen.


    "If the senior sees anything they like, please just bid. Once the auction ends, someone will deliver the items you have won," Yin Ya said from the side.


    "Hmm, I understand! Immortal Fairy Yin Ya, go attend to other guests. If I need anything, I will call for you," Yang Ji said, casually seated and facing the screen.


    "Of course, Senior!" Yin Ya nodded and slowly walked out.


    Shortly after she left, the auction officially started. The host was a Five Tribulations Immortal named Huang Yan, who had a middle-aged appearance and stood on the central stage with a smile on his face.


    "Our Myriad Realms Tower holds an auction every three thousand years, gathering rare and exotic treasures. This time, we will certainly not disappoint," he said.


    Huang Yan''s eyes swept over the various VIP rooms, smiling as he said, "I won''t waste any more time on talk. The first treasure we are about to auction is a Superior Dao Artifact named the Mystic Ruler!"


    "The Mystic Ruler?" Immediately, surprised voices emanated from the various VIP rooms.


    "Those attending this auction are either high-ranking Mahayana practitioners or Tribulation Immortals, Red Dust Immortals; everyone is well-informed. You may have heard about this Mystic Ruler. It is indeed a remarkable treasure, an imitation of an Innate Supreme Treasure, with limitless power and profound mysteries. A ruler to measure the heavens, a ruler to ascertain the earth''s thickness, a ruler to divide heaven and earth, a ruler to set the universe! Measuring all things, shaping rules, where the Mystic Ruler passes, that is the domain you set!" Huang Yan elaborated slowly.


    "I''ve read about the Mystic Ruler in the ''Cultivation World'' book. It can dictate the rules of heaven and earth like the Supreme Immortal King. Wherever the ruler randomly sweeps across, within it is the ''Xuanhuang World'' shaped by the ruler, possessing fearsome sealing and subduing powers," Yang Ji was similarly moved.


    "The Mystic Ruler is indeed strong," affirmed the Rotting Wooden Box, "there are countless Supreme Treasures in this world. The Three Thousand Origin Supreme Treasures and Three Thousand Town World Treasures rank first; the second category includes Innate Supreme Treasures like the Mystic Ruler, naturally formed by heaven and earth, with supreme abilities."


    "After I became an Immortal King, I especially longed for a Supreme Treasure, but despite spending nearly an eon, I couldn''t even find a trace, truly lacking the fortune," it continued.


    "Unlike you, who not only possess the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure Sapling Immortal Spirit Tree but also the Taichu Divine Tree Sapling, it''s truly enviable!"

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    "Especially that fellow Tian Jizi, who actually possesses an Origin Supreme Treasure, the Destiny Compass! You have no idea how I wanted to jump out back then and snatch the compass from his hand. Even now, I still want to take him down."


    The ratty wooden box sighed wistfully.


    "..." Yang Ji was startled and mused, "This Mystic Ruler is indeed not bad. If possible, to acquire it and study it, it would also be a fine gift for my senior!"


    "Let''s begin!" a Tribulation Immortal declared in a deep voice, evidently impatient to win the auction.


    "The one who consigned the Mystic Ruler to my Wangjie Tower explicitly stated that he doesn''t require Medicine Pills, only Dao Stones Veins, in order to forge an everlasting foundation for his Sect. Therefore, whichever of you offers the most Dao Stone Veins, the Mystic Ruler shall be theirs!" Huang Yan said with a smile.


    "Since he wishes to bolster his Sect''s foundation, it seems he would have no need for below-average Dao Stone Veins. I bid one Superior Dao Stone Vein!" Soon, a resonant voice rang out from within one of the private rooms.


    "I bid one Supreme Dao Stone Vein!" Suddenly, a voice from another private room called out a bid for a Supreme Dao Stone Vein, instantly silencing the entire auction hall.


    A Supreme Dao Stone Vein is incredibly rare; a single vein could support a first-tier Sect, and three veins could support a top-tier mega Sect.


    That demonstrated its preciousness.


    But before the crowd could remain quiet for three breaths, someone called out an astronomical price!


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    "I bid three Supreme Dao Stone Veins!"


    Three veins?


    The crowd couldn''t help feeling inwardly shaken.


    Yang Ji also looked over with curiosity. He himself had only three or four Supreme Dao Stone Veins, and this bid had rendered him speechless.


    He wanted to see who was so magnanimous to make such an offer!


    Upon looking, Golden Finger sifted through endless information to reveal that the bidder was a Red Dust Immortal!


    Yang Ji inwardly exclaimed, no wonder.


    With the profound heritage of a Red Dust Immortal, it was not surprising that he could offer three Supreme Dao Stone Veins.


    Previously, during his first visit to the Xu Dao Sect, within the secluded Secret Realm of his senior brother Mo Taixu, he saw no fewer than ten Supreme Dao Stone Veins. And that was just the heritage revealed; how much was hidden, he could not know.


    "The Mystic Ruler is an Innate Supreme Treasure, extremely valuable for research. Such treasures are hard to come by. I bid six Supreme Dao Stone Veins!" Soon, another Red Dust Immortal spoke up.


    "Ten veins!" The shock continued as a Red Dust Immortal with a deep voice made his bid.


    "A treasure that satisfies me is priceless. Although this artifact is a Superior Dao Artifact, its value far surpasses any Supreme Dao Instrument, and it''s incomparable even to Immortal Artifacts. If I can grasp its mysteries and comprehend its profound methods, it will all be worth it. Supreme Dao Stone Veins are mere external possessions. If I can obtain such a pleasing treasure, I would gladly offer eighteen Supreme Dao Stone Veins. If there is a fellow Daoist who exceeds this bid, then I shall graciously step aside!" Suddenly, a Red Dust Immortal spoke unhurriedly.


    "Eighteen Supreme Dao Stone Veins?" the potentates in the various private rooms couldn''t help but frown. This price had far exceeded their budgets, and for a moment, silence fell.


    "Five breaths have passed and no one has spoken; it seems this Mystic Ruler shall belong to me!" the Red Dust Immortal''s voice conveyed his satisfaction.


    "The first auction item, the Mystic Ruler, belongs to the distinguished guest in room number thirty-eight!" Huang Yan smiled and added, "Next, we have the second auction item, also a Magical Treasure, a Supreme Dao Instrument called ''Changyu Sword.'' This sword is a replica of Immortal King Changyu''s Lifebound Magic Treasure ''Changyu Sword,'' and it too possesses endless profundity and boundless power. Wielding this sword can connect with Immortal King Changyu''s intent and draw upon a portion of Changyu Sword''s power!"


    "The opening bid is one billion Divine Transformation Pills!"


    "...the opening bid is one billion Divine Transformation Pills!" Yang Ji''s expansive thoughts couldn''t help but draw back. Over the past ten thousand-plus years, Shen Yin had indeed borne many fruits, but even those could not withstand such profligacy. The casual mention of a billion Divine Transformation Pills was staggering.


    If he were to spend like that, it would leave him wanting when purchasing other Spiritual Objects to extend his lifespan.


    He restrained himself.


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    "Thirty billion!"


    "Forty billion!"


    The price soared instantly to forty billion. Understand this: we''re talking about Divine Transformation Pills, not Heaven Spirit Pills, Nine-Transformation Golden Pills, or Nascent Soul Pills, but Divine Transformation Pills! These are the most effective pills for improving one''s Cultivation before reaching the Void Refinement Realm!


    At forty billion, Yang Ji could not help but marvel at how many wealthy people there were.


    "At a grand auction like this, happening once every thousand years, they usually release some information ahead of time about what items will be auctioned so that people can be prepared. Some come to the auction specifically to acquire certain items; this forty billion might represent someone''s entire savings," the Immortal Elder said.


    "True. If one casts a wide net, even four hundred billion wouldn''t suffice! It seems I will also need to save my Medicine Pills for the arrival of the specific item ''Time Stone'' before making a move," Yang Ji mused.


    "This Immortal King Artifact is worthless in my eyes, not worth buying," the ratty wooden box said, unmoved.


    Indeed, it itself was a Giant Immortal King, surely possessing its own Lifebound Magic Treasure. It naturally wouldn''t even glance at a replica, and it wouldn''t necessarily take a second look even at the original ''Changyu Sword.''


    But for others, the significance was quite different.


    The price climbed rapidly and soon halted at sixty-five billion.

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    Seeing that fewer people were bidding, Huang Yan said with a smile, "The might of an Immortal King Artifact is something I believe you all understand. Having endured the Creation Heavenly Tribulation, an Immortal King Artifact is immortal and indestructible, much like an Immortal King himself. Its will radiates across the myriad realms, bestowing divine power and commanding endless faith!"


    "Wielding a replica of an Immortal King Artifact not only allows one to harness its power but also to inherit its karma. Should one ascend to the Immortal Realm, it could be an incredible stroke of luck."


    Everyone understood this well, but upon hearing Huang Yan''s words, they couldn''t help but grit their teeth and raise their bids.


    It finally sold for the astronomical price of seventy-two billion.


    The treasures and materials that followed were all extremely precious; each one was invaluable and a rarity among rarities.


    There were even two Immortal Artifacts for sale.


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    Yang Ji watched all along, his eyes widening in amazement.


    Soon, it was time for his Time Stone to take the stage.


    The starting bid was one billion Nascent Soul Pills.


    Time Stone, just as a material, was a Supreme Treasure in itself. With a little refinement, it could be transformed into a supreme Magical Treasure capable of accelerating time, slowing time, or even arresting time entirely, its value tremendous.


    As soon as it was introduced, the price immediately shot up to a hundred billion.


    Yang Ji had come precisely for this and followed the bids all the way until it reached five thousand billion Nascent Soul Pills, at which point no one made a higher offer.


    This was equivalent to fifty billion Divine Transformation Pills, enough to make him spit blood.


    However, he finally obtained it, despite its size being only that of a fist, but it was enough.


    With the Time Stone in hand, Yang Ji couldn''t help but heave a sigh of relief, his expression much more relaxed. He leisurely drank his Spiritual Tea while watching others compete in the bidding.


    As he watched, he found nearly every treasure tempting, wanting to make a move for each, but he held back.


    As it was nearing the end, the final and most anticipated treasure was about to be presented.


    Everyone was extremely curious. Given the plethora of treasures that had come before, what kind of treasure could qualify as the grand finale?


    "This last treasure is extraordinarily precious! I won''t beat around the bush, let me show it directly to everyone!" Huang Yan said with a smile, waving his hand and grabbing a jade box out of thin air, placing it on the display table.


    Yang Ji fixed his gaze and couldn''t help exclaiming, "Immortal Fruit?"


    "Immortal Fruit? Isn''t that the fruit that I bore?" Shen Yin asked curiously, jumping out and staring intently at the screen.


    "You all must have heard that long ago, in the Taichu World, there was a Divine Tree that stabilized the world, known as the Taichu Tree! Among the Three Thousand Town World Treasures, it ranked within the top ten."


    "This tree is extraordinary, not only capable of producing Spiritual Qi Fruits and Dao Energy Fruits, but also ''Great Dao Fruits''."


    "Contained within a Great Dao Fruit are the Great Dao Principles. Consuming one allows you to miraculously grasp the Laws, break through realms, comprehend the Great Dao, as easy as drinking water,"


    "Back then, it was because of the existence of the Taichu Divine Tree that Taichu World became the strongest realm. At its most glorious, the number of Red Dust Immortals reached ten thousand, and superpowers bloomed all over, leaving countless Dao legacies and riches behind." Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire


    "What I''m holding in this jade box is an Immortal Fruit, a grade even higher than a Great Dao Fruit. Swallow one, and you can become a True Immortal on the spot without having to endure the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation!" Huang Yan prolonged his voice as he spoke.


    As he had guessed, the crowd was tremendously shocked upon hearing this.


    "Eat it and directly ascend to the status of Immortal Fruit?"


    "I''ve heard of the Taichu Divine Tree, and due to its heaven-defying abilities, it was taken to the Immortal Realm by significant figures long ago. Who would have thought that after countless years, one would be fortunate to see the legendary Immortal Fruit!"


    "This Immortal Fruit comes from Taichu World, ''unearthed'' from an obscure force," Huang Yan said with a laugh.


    "Damn it, no wonder those bastards from the Myriad Realms considered ransacking the Taichu World. If I wasn''t a mushroom of the Taichu World, I''d be tempted to join in myself!" Buddha Child cursed.


    "Just get to the point, what are the conditions needed to exchange for this Immortal Fruit?" All the Red Dust Immortals knew that such an item couldn''t be valued in mere Medicine Pills.


    This wasn''t just any fruit; it was an Immortal.


    Why would someone sell it?


    While they were puzzled, they were equally excited; if obtained, it would add a True Immortal to their backing force!


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 Chapter 259 The Time-Space Elder, Possessor of the Fate-Shielding Supreme Treasure

    "The owner of this True Immortal Fruit has stated that only Red Dust Immortals are eligible to bid," Huang Yan said with a smile. "Whoever can swear by their divine soul to accept any three conditions they propose can take the True Immortal Fruit! Of course, this doesn''t involve one''s life!"


    "Any three random conditions?" Upon hearing this, the Red Dust Immortals all furrowed their brows, showing some hesitation.


    The very nature of cultivation was to seek freedom and ease. They had become Red Dust Immortals and could ascend to the Immortal Realm at any time to enjoy themselves. If they were bound by conditions, it would be like shackles on their souls, which was very uncomfortable.


    To be controlled by someone in exchange for a single True Immortal Fruit was something they were extremely unwilling to do.


    For a while, the venue fell silent, with no one speaking up.


    "Do none of you desire this True Immortal Fruit?" Huang Yan said with a light smile.


    "Since the rest of you are not interested, then I, Long Yi, will claim it. Our Five-Clawed Golden Dragon clan is powerful, with over a dozen Red Dust Immortals. Accepting three arbitrary conditions is not a problem for us." Suddenly, a hearty laugh resounded.


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    "Since Brother Long is willing to accept the three arbitrary conditions, we won''t compete with you. Your clan is powerful indeed. Should anything be amiss, you can cope with it. We, with our limited strength, dare not be so easily constrained by others!" said a Red Dust Immortal out loud.


    "Indeed, only your Five-Clawed Golden Dragon clan has the might to accept such terms."


    "Haha, my fellow cultivators are too kind," Long Yi laughed.


    "Since Elder Long Yi is willing to accept the three arbitrary conditions, the True Immortal Fruit is now yours," Huang Yan said with a smile. "With that, this auction comes to an end. Thank you all for your support!"


    "Those who have won items in the auction, please wait a moment. We will deliver the items to each of you."


    As soon as Huang Yan finished speaking, he transformed into a streak of light and disappeared from the spot.


    In the VIP room, Yang Ji waited quietly. Soon enough, Yin Ya entered with a brocade box, smiling.


    "Elder, this is the Time Stone you''ve won at the auction. Please take a look!"


    Yang Ji took the brocade box, opened it, and saw a Time Stone inside that resembled glazed glass and radiated a rich Power of Time. "Thank you, Immortal Fairy!"


    "You''re welcome, Elder!" Yin Ya responded, seeing that Yang Ji had accepted the Time Stone. She continued, "Elder, I have another message for you. The seller of the Time Stone has spent one billion Medicine Pills for us at the Myriad Realms Tower to ask if you would meet him when you are free."


    "Oh, he wants to see me?" Yang Ji was surprised but only contemplated for a moment before nodding in agreement, "Alright, then have him come here to see me."


    "Very well, Elder. I''ll go and relay your message!" Yin Ya nodded and slowly left the room.


    "Big brother, that person actually wants to meet you? What does he want?" Buddha Child asked, puzzled.


    "We''ll know when he arrives," Yang Ji replied, sipping his tea leisurely without giving it much thought.


    Suddenly, a loud and cheerful voice rang from outside the door, "Haha, I''ve kept you waiting, friend."


    The door opened to reveal a middle-aged man, an Eight Tribulations Immortal. He was dressed in a magnificent robe and had a refined and amiable countenance, one that seemed capable of swallowing the stars, exuding an approachable and kind air. He looked more like a merchant than a combative cultivator.


    "Fellow cultivator, my name is Hua Linjun, and I am in charge of the ''Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly.'' I hope you don''t mind this bold request for a meeting!"


    "Please come in!" Yang Ji spoke faintly, picking up another cup and pouring some tea.


    "I''ve yet to ask for your esteemed name," Hua Linjun said with a smile as he sat down.


    "I am Luo Xiong. Does fellow cultivator seek me out for something in particular?" inquired Yang Ji placidly. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Indeed, there is a matter! Fellow cultivator, you spent over a hundred billion Medicine Pills on a Time Stone, showing you are determined to have it. I presume there''s significant use for it!" Hua Linjun paused for a moment, then added with a smile, "As far as I know, the Time Stone is extremely difficult to refine. Only a cultivator who has studied the Dao of Time can refine it."


    "If I may ask so boldly, does fellow cultivator practice the Dao of Time?"


    Yang Ji glanced at his interlocutor and nodded, "Indeed, I have studied the Dao of Time. Why do you ask?"


    Overjoyed at the response, Hua Linjun complimented him, "The Dao of Time is incredibly challenging to comprehend. Fellow cultivator, you are a marvel indeed, not only to have learned it but to have reached the level of a Three Tribulations Immortal. I am in awe."


    "I came to seek out fellow cultivator because I have a request. I have a friend who also studies the Dao of Time and wishes to craft a Time Magical Treasure. However, it''s exceedingly complex, and one person alone is not enough. He has been searching for years and has yet to find a powerful practitioner who has studied the Dao of Time. Today, by chance, with the use of a Time Stone as a guide, I came across you."


    "Oh? So, Brocade Hua, you want me to help your friend craft the Magical Treasure?" Yang Ji looked at him and said ponderously.


    "Exactly!" Hua Linjun smiled. "As compensation, I''ll give you another Time Stone. Although it''s much smaller than the one you currently possess¡ªmerely the size of a thumb."


    As he spoke, he took out a brocade box and opened it. Inside was indeed a small Time Stone.


    "What do you say to this, fellow cultivator?" Hua Linjun asked, looking towards Yang Ji.


    "Deal!" Yang Ji replied promptly, not hesitating at all. The offer was too tempting to refuse.


    "..." Seeing how quickly Yang Ji agreed took Hua Linjun aback for a moment before he burst into hearty laughter. "Straightforward and decisive. What a refreshingly frank person!"

 Chapter 259 The Time-Space Elder, Possessor of the Fate-Shielding Supreme Treasure_2

    "But let me say this beforehand, I''m not very skilled at artifact refining, so if something goes wrong, please don''t blame me!" Yang Ji spoke solemnly.


    "You don''t need to do anything else complicated, just help me with refining the Time Stone!" Lin Hua Jun said with a smile.


    "Refining the Time Stone?" Yang Ji couldn''t help but feel moved.


    "Whoa! Looks like this guy has a bunch of Time Stones in his possession, did he raid a Time Stone nest or what?" The Rotten Wooden Box was startled. Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Fine, since that''s the case, I am reassured. So, should I work on this Time Stone now or..." Yang Ji looked towards the brocade box in Lin Hua Jun''s hands and said flatly.


    "After the matter is concluded, I will definitely give it to you," Lin Hua Jun responded with a smile, then put it away again.


    "Alright! Where do you wish to conduct the refining? If it''s elsewhere, I might not be able to leave right away, we''ll need to find a suitable time," Yang Ji said.


    "It will be in the Minor Immortal Realm, atop the Panstone Stars, where my Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly is located, not far from here," Lin Hua Jun said, smiling.


    "Good! Then let''s not delay any further and be on our way," Yang Ji stood up as he spoke.


    Upon seeing Yang Ji''s decisive manner, Lin Hua Jun was pleased and said, "Great, then let''s set off now!"


    The two left the Myriad Realms Tower and flew swiftly, quickly reaching the Panstone Star and the Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly.


    The reception hall.


    Lin Hua Jun sat in the host seat, Yang Ji sat to his right, and on the left sat a young man. He looked very young, with a perfect physique, delicate and fair palms like jade, and an exceptionally handsome face. At first glance, he could have been mistaken for a pretty boy from the secular world.


    However, Yang Ji could sense that this man''s breath was even more dreadful than Lin Hua Jun''s. He carried the faint aura of a True Immortal, hidden yet not leaking. He was indeed a powerful Nine Tribulations Immortal from the Immortal Clan.


    "Luo, let me introduce to you my friend, his name is Bai Ziqi!" Lin Hua Jun introduced.


    "It''s a pleasure to meet you, Brother Bai!" Yang Ji greeted with a bow.


    Bai Ziqi returned the greeting with a smile, "I am truly grateful that Brother Luo could accept our invitation!"


    "Since everyone is here, shall we start the refining today?" Lin Hua Jun looked towards Yang Ji to ask for his opinion.


    "Yes!" Yang Ji nodded.


    "If that''s the case, then let''s go into the secret chamber and start refining!" Bai Ziqi said happily. With a wave of his hand, he activated the Teleportation Formation, and the scene before the three changed instantly. They found themselves inside a secret room.


    The secret room had two chambers.


    Bai Ziqi pointed to the chamber they were standing in and said, "Brother Luo, you shall refine the Time Stone here. We''ll be in the other chamber, crafting the magical treasures."


    "Okay!" Yang Ji nodded. Clearly, Bai Ziqi wanted to keep him out of sight. After all, the methods of crafting magical treasures were generally secret, and not intended for outsiders to see. Yang Ji understood this.


    "Brother Luo, there is a transmission formation carved into the floor here. When you''re done refining the Time Stone, just drip it into the formation," Lin Hua Jun said, pointing to the dao runes on the ground.


    "Understood!" Yang Ji nodded.


    "Alright, I shall give you the Time Stone now!" Lin Hua Jun said as he took out a Time Stone.


    Upon seeing it, Yang Ji was shocked. This Time Stone was as big as a millstone, emitting a faint white luster similar to the reflection of sunlight on water. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This guy actually has such a big piece of Time Stone. My goodness," Buddha Child muttered in wonder.


    "Not just this one. This is only what he''s giving to Yang Ji to refine. He must have many more for his own use. Wealth indeed moves hearts. If it were me, I''d snatch the treasure and hightail it out of here," the Rotten Wooden Box said with a sneaky laugh.


    "It''s a mystery where they got so many Time Stones from," Yang Ji calmed his emotions; he was quite shocked.


    Bai Ziqi, seeing the shocked expression on his face, couldn''t hide a trace of pride as he spoke, "I will leave the refining of this Time Stone in your capable hands."


    "Rest assured, leave it to me!" Yang Ji replied.


    "Good, that puts our minds at ease," Bai Ziqi and Lin Hua Jun exchanged a glance, then walked into the secret chamber to busily commence their work.


    Yang Ji began refining the Time Stone, manipulating the Laws of Time.


    Bai Ziqi asked for Yang Ji''s help with the Time Stone because of a particular characteristic of this rare stone: once melted, the Power of Time would quickly solidify again, turning back into a Time Stone.


    If it wasn''t handled promptly, the effort spent on refining it would be wasted.


    As a Nine Tribulations Immortal, Bai Ziqi was powerful. Thus, in theory, refining it shouldn''t be difficult.


    Yang Ji suspected that the magical treasure Bai Ziqi was crafting must be extraordinary, requiring a large amount of Time Stones, and the process must be complicated and time-consuming, otherwise, he wouldn''t have asked for help.


    Yang Ji knew from his own experience that he had managed to refine the Time Stone thanks to the Origin Divine Thunder; without it, he couldn''t have hoped to create the Wings of Time-Space.


    While Yang Ji refined the Time Stone, he also kept an eye on the inside of the chamber.


    He saw all sorts of information appear.


    Bai Ziqi was refining the Time Stone while Lin Hua Jun melted a variety of precious materials to integrate with it.


    Both repeatedly cast spells and infused them with intricate and mystical Dao Runes. Above their heads, the same information appeared: [Time Tower!]


    "The Time Tower! The magical treasure they want to create is the Time Tower?" Yang Ji had never heard of the Time Tower, and it wasn''t mentioned in the book on the Cultivation World he read. His curiosity piqued, he asked the Rotten Wooden Box for information.


    "You''re saying they''re crafting the Time Tower?" The Rotten Wooden Box was surprised, "The Time Tower is no trifling matter. Although it''s not an Origin Supreme Treasure or a Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure, its reputation is significant. It''s one of the Lifebound Magic Treasures of the Time-Space Elder."

 Chapter 259 The Time-Space Elder, Possessor of the Destiny-Shielding Supreme Treasure_3

    "Time-Space Elder, this is a very ancient Dominator."


    "It is rumored that he holds two Supreme Treasures in his hands, namely the ''Time Tower'' and the ''Tower of Space''. Combined, they form the ''Time-Space Tower'', which rivals the eight-part Buddha relic in power, pressing close to the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure and the Origin Supreme Treasure."


    "Rumor has it that within this Time-Space Tower, the Time-Space Elder''s Sealing Technique¡ªthe Time-Space Universe¡ªis hidden."


    "The Supreme Sealing Technique, this is an exclusive supreme method of a Dominator. If one can obtain and comprehend it, it would be an endless source of enlightenment."


    "Even if one cannot fully comprehend it, possessing just a trace would be a supreme method far surpassing any top-level Immortal Technique. With a flick of a finger, sealing and trapping someone forever in the Time-Space Universe, never to escape, eternally isolated, a fate worse than death."


    "There are strong and weak Sealing Techniques, and this ''Time-Space Universe'' is much more formidable than the ''Great Dao Prison'' that imprisons me."


    Rail Wooden Box said with immense agitation, "How could these two young fellows have such great fortune to obtain the method for crafting the Time Tower?"


    "Yang Ji, did you possibly see their crafting method? Learn it secretly, this would be an incredible opportunity."


    "It is said that within the Time Tower, a world created by the Dominator exists. It can strip away time and space, shield one from destiny, and perfectly evade the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation."


    "If you get your hands on this Time Tower, even if you cannot shield yourself from the Destiny Thunder Tribulation, if you hide deep within it, the Destiny Thunder Tribulation will likely have a hard time finding you for a while, as that place is a world created by the Dominator and follows another set of laws."


    "The Destiny Thunder Tribulation can only last for a few dozen breaths. If you can delay it for half of its duration, then the probability of you successfully transcending it would greatly increase."


    Rail Wooden Box''s breathing grew heavier.


    "You''re right, if the Time Tower really can temporarily shield someone from the Destiny Thunder Tribulation, then when the Time-Space Elder was crafting this Magical Treasure, he had the intention of shielding himself from destiny, seeking to rise above his own fate. Unfortunately, he could only temporarily disturb destiny and was still unable to completely control his true destiny. That''s because even if you are in the world within the Time Tower, detached from others, the essence of the Time Tower is still within the vast world and is still affected by destiny, forever unable to shield it."


    Despite this, Yang Ji was extremely excited, because the Time Tower indeed could temporarily shield someone from the Destiny Thunder Tribulation.


    "Yang Ji, how do you know these secrets? Even I was not aware." Rail Wooden Box was very surprised. Find your next read on My Virtual Library Empire


    Yang Ji would not tell him that he saw the information from the prototype of the Time Tower that Bai Ziqi had crafted.


    The crafting continued.


    Yang Ji kept refining Time Stones, melting them into fluid form, and channeling them into the secret chamber where Bai Ziqi and his companion were.


    Lin Hua Jun kept refining the other materials while Bai Ziqi was also refining the Time Stones. At the same time, he was casting Time Dao Patterns and integrating them into the forming Time Tower.


    With Yang Ji''s help in refining the Time Stones, Bai Ziqi was much more composed. Everything was proceeding orderly.


    Just like that, a day passed in the outside world.


    Because of the time-accelerating Formation, five years had already passed inside.


    One day, a loud laugh suddenly rang out.


    "Hahaha, my treasure, you''ve finally been successfully crafted." Bai Ziqi looked at the brilliant Time Tower in his hands, his spirit soaring, his face glowing with brilliance, having a moment of profound insight.


    "Congratulations, Brother Bai, congratulations, Brother Bai, your wish has finally come true!" Lin Hua Jun congratulated with cupped hands and a smile. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Yes, indeed! The Time Tower that I''ve dreamed of has finally been successfully crafted." Bai Ziqi was full of smiles, overcome with joy.


    "It''s just a pity that it lacks a fitting Artifact Spirit; if it had one, this treasure would instantly become a Demi Immortal Instrument!" Lin Hua Jun said.


    "Artifact Spirit? Isn''t there a ready-made one here, and what could be more suitable than him, a Tribulation Immortal who has comprehended the laws of time, to be an Artifact Spirit?" Bai Ziqi''s mouth suddenly revealed a cruel smile as he looked towards the secret chamber outside.


    "Are you suggesting..." Lin Hua Jun was taken aback.

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    Bai Ziqi, holding the "Time Tower," walked out with Lin Hua Jun.


    "Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on successfully refining the treasure!" Yang Ji congratulated with clasped hands.


    "Haha, indeed it''s refined. However, my Magical Treasure still lacks a compatible Artifact Spirit. I wonder if you would be willing to become one with my treasure?" Bai Ziqi laughed.


    "Are you saying... you want me to become the Artifact Spirit for your Magical Treasure?" Yang Ji was slightly taken aback.


    "Fellow Daoist cultivates the Laws of Time, making you an excellent Artifact Spirit. If you enter my Time Tower, it will surely become a Demi-Immortal Instrument in one fell swoop. Since my youth, I''ve inherited from a powerful being of the Immortal Realm, my path to immortality boundless. If you enter the tower, from then on, you can share in my glory! I promise, I will aid you in becoming an Immortal King Artifact, indestructible, with your will eternally persisting," Bai Ziqi said lightly, speaking as if it were an everyday matter.


    "Hahahaha..." Yang Ji burst into laughter as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.


    "Hahaha!" Within the Mount Sea World, both the Buddha Child and the Ragged Wooden Box also burst out laughing, so happy that tears streamed down their faces.


    "Hm?" Seeing Yang Ji''s laughter, Bai Ziqi''s eyes darkened slightly as he quietly sealed off the surroundings with his Supreme Divine Power.


    Unmoved, Yang Ji laughed and said, "I must say, your proposal is very tempting."


    "Oh? So, you mean to say you are willing?" Bai Ziqi was delighted. If the Artifact Spirit were to combine forces with him, the power of the Time Tower could be pushed to its limit, and it could grow infinitely in the future.


    "You cultivate the Laws of Time. If you become the Artifact Spirit for this Time Tower, I can promise to preserve your True Spirit forever!" Yang Ji suddenly became sharp.


    "Huh? Seeking death! I gave you a way out, but you refuse to take it, forcing me to use the supreme refining technique and melt you down!" Bai Ziqi suddenly sneered coldly, throwing the Time Tower upwards. It instantly enlarged and began to pour down an endless stream of the Power of Time.


    "Once time is imprisoned, not even a Nine Tribulations Immortal can escape. Just accept your death obediently and become the Artifact Spirit within my Time Tower."


    "Is that so?" Yang Ji chuckled coldly, then the "Wings of Time-Space" suddenly popped out behind him. With a slight flap, he disappeared into thin air, reappearing in front of Bai Ziqi the next instant, striking out with his palm.


    Boom!


    Bai Ziqi''s face changed. He hadn''t expected Yang Ji to break free of the time imprisonment and to move so fast that his divine sense couldn''t capture him before he suddenly appeared right in front of him.


    Taken aback, he wanted to strike Yang Ji and send him flying, but Yang Ji was too fast, the Destruction Hand Seal already looming over his face. Your next read awaits at My Virtual Library Empire


    Primordial Annihilation, the most ruthless move from the get-go.


    Bang!


    Bai Ziqi was hit by the Great Destruction, his entire body beginning to shatter, turning instantly into fine powder.


    By the time he reconstituted himself, he saw Yang Ji already holding the Time Tower in his hands. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What a treasure, what a treasure!" Yang Ji clicked his tongue in admiration, eyes shining with greed as he continuously caressed it.


    "Indeed, it''s a marvelous treasure, forged from top-grade materials. How incredibly lucky Bai Ziqi is to have found such an abundance of top-notch materials. The potential for growth in this treasure is immense; the materials used in its forging are on par with an Immortal King Artifact," even the Immortal Elder exclaimed in admiration. "If it''s constantly nurtured over the years and an Artifact Spirit is born, as long as you infuse it with the True Immortal Law, it can become an Immortal Artifact in one go."


    "Hehe, why need years of nurturing when there''s a ready-made Artifact Spirit right before us? Youngster Yang, seize him, for he cultivates the Laws of Time and is an excellent Artifact Spirit, definitely not to be missed," the Ragged Wooden Box cackled with laughter.


    "Damn it! You... my treasure!" As Bai Ziqi restored his form, he noticed his painstakingly refined Time Tower had been snatched away, shocking him repeatedly as his eyes instantly reddened. He kept forming hand seals, trying to summon it back, but the Time Tower didn''t budge an inch. "What''s going on?"


    "Don''t bother trying in vain. Half of the Time Stones in this Time Tower have been refined by me, bearing my aura and imprint. I''m essentially its half-owner. Oh, no, now it completely belongs to me," Yang Ji said with a smile. If Bai Ziqi had deeply refined it, it wouldn''t have been so easy for him to take it. Unfortunately, Bai Ziqi was too arrogant and underestimated him too much.


    "This..." Lin Hua Jun, observing the fight, was also deeply shaken. From Yang Ji''s escape from the imprisonment to the seizure of the Time Tower, it all happened in an instant.


    He couldn''t imagine how a Three Tribulations Immortal could escape from the Time Tower''s entrapment and then obliterate the Nine Tribulations Immortal Bai Ziqi with a palm strike. The turnaround was just too shocking.


    "Ah, you''re courting death!" Bai Ziqi completely flew into a Frenzied Fury, his Inner World shaking as he forged a World Cauldron, ruthlessly suppressing downward, intending to use the powerful World Force to subdue Yang Ji. "Mountains and rivers, world imprisonment!"


    "Such a level of World Force can''t trap me at all!" Yang Ji flashed his Wings of Time-Space again, breaking through the spatial restraints and bursting out.


    "World Cauldron dominates the cosmos, mountains and rivers shattered, see where you can run now!" Bai Ziqi raged.


    Boom!


    Yang Ji felt the universe around him collapse under the World Cauldron''s suppression, causing a terrifying explosion.


    But he didn''t show any weakness either, once again activating the Destruction Hand Seal, fiercely pushing it out, obliterating the World Cauldron.


    "Claw of Myriad Beasts!"


    Just then, above Yang Ji''s head, a white colossal claw descended, grabbing hold of his skull.


    Lin Hua Jun had made his move!

 Chapter 260 Ruthless Suppression_2

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    At the very outset, he unleashed a terrifying Immortal Technique, intent on a decisive kill.


    Regrettably, Yang Ji was utterly unfazed; his body, comparable to a Supreme Dao Instrument, shook with a rumble.


    Bang!


    An explosion sounded as the massive claw that had grabbed Yang Ji suddenly burst.


    "What? My Claw of Myriad Beasts shattered at a single blow?" Lin Hua Jun was severely shaken; only by taking direct action did he truly sense Yang Ji''s strength.


    "This child is a monster; every time he strikes, there are over a dozen fluctuations of Dao Principles surging with boundless True Immortal power. We must not spare any efforts!" Bai Ziqi roared.


    "Who exactly is this person?" Lin Hua Jun''s heart sank sharply, a foreboding feeling rising within him.


    "Do not hold back, go all out, kill him!" Bai Ziqi''s expression was extremely grave, as he and Lin Hua Jun looked at each other, their palms touching. They spun around and amazingly fused into one being; instantly, an aura close to that of a Red Dust Immortal burst forth.


    "This is the Great Fusion Technique!" Yang Ji was startled.


    "Kill! Time Slash!" The voice of Bai Ziqi boomed, unleashing the Time Slash, which held the supreme power to erase one''s past time. If it struck true, the lineage of time that included cultivation, experiences, all would vanish, creating a rift in one''s life''s timeline¡ªsuch was the horror of this Immortal Technique.


    "Kirin Divine Fist!" Lin Hua Jun, whose true form was a White Kylin, now employed a potent Immortal Technique, gathering the majestic illusions of not only the White Kylin but also the Jade, Ink, and Fire Kylins, among others, merging them into a single fist that packed twentyfold combat strength and was fiercely unleashed.


    The skills of the two, executed from the hands of their fused form, had their power doubled.


    "Very well, let us decide the outcome with one move!" Yang Ji''s aura surged as he vibrated with the laws of True Immortals, activating a succession of twenty Dao Principles at once. With Primordial Annihilation as the base, he struck fiercely.


    Thunderous rumbling!


    Three terrifying bursts of energy collided, immediately unleashing astonishing ripples of destruction that swept across the entire Panstone Star.


    Suddenly!


    A Destruction Hand Seal burst forth, slamming viciously towards Bai Ziqi and Lin Hua Jun.


    "What?" The two''s faces drained of color, they continuously formed seals, using defensive measures, "Endless Guard!"


    Radiant beams surrounded the two, interweaving into a dense and intricately woven shield.


    This was in fact a Great Immortal Technique!


    Moreover, both were adept at it and had cultivated it to the stage of perfection, so when executed together, the power was limitless.


    The Destruction Hand Seal struck, yet it couldn''t break through.


    "Haha, my Endless Guard, it''s a Great Immortal Technique, inherited from a power of the Immortal Realm, impervious to all attacks. Even if you are a monster with twenty Great Dao within you, you still can''t harm us!"


    After Bai Ziqi deployed Endless Guard, he let out a crazed laugh from within the light shield.


    "Is that so?"


    But at that moment, Yang Ji suddenly flicked his index finger, shooting out a ray of Fate-piercing Light, which instantly penetrated the protective light shield.


    "No Immortal Technique can withstand the attack of destiny!"


    Yang Ji had deployed the Fate-Pointing Finger, clearly intent on utterly annihilating the two, granting no quarter.


    The beam of light divided in two upon entering the light shield, booming into the sea of consciousness of both individuals.


    Their lifespans were severed! It was as if they had been struck by thunder!


    "How is this possible? What kind of technique is this?" Bai Ziqi couldn''t believe his eyes. Despite feeling no pain or itch, the sensation of reality informed him that his lifespan had been cut by an irresistible force.


    Lin Hua Jun experienced the very same.


    A look of madness emerged on Bai Ziqi''s face.


    "You want to use that secret technique of the Immortal Realm! Lowering your own realm to kill this person?" Lin Hua Jun seemed to sense Bai Ziqi''s mad intent and was utterly aghast.


    Now that the two had fused into one, they could feel what the other was thinking.


    "That''s right, Lin Hua Jun. Are you afraid? This secret technique of the Immortal Realm, burning True Immortal Laws! Once deployed, both of us will fall a realm, all True Immortal Laws lost. But no matter. Killing this person, we can cultivate our way back. Let''s cast it together!"


    Bai Ziqi''s thoughts whirled thousands of times in an instant, having made the final consideration.


    What is most important to a person on the path of cultivation? Not magical power, but the various laws one comprehends oneself, the most precious of treasures.


    And now, Bai Ziqi was about to employ a secret technique known as the "Immortal Sacrifice," forsaking his most potent True Immortal Law, to exchange for an unknown power from a mysterious existence in the Immortal Realm. Such a Divine Skill was unheard of, unseen before.


    But Bai Ziqi knew well the terror it entailed.


    "Immortal Sacrifice? Burning one''s own True Immortal Law?" Yang Ji furrowed his brows.


    "What? Immortal Sacrifice? That''s not good, Yang Ji, you can''t let them perform the Immortal Sacrifice. Act quickly with all your strength, or else, once they execute it, you probably won''t be able to withstand it. In the past, my lord encountered a person who used this terrifying secret technique, casting aside their Quasi-Immortal King Law, and thoroughly killed my lord,"


    the Immortal Elder said in great shock, his body trembling.


    "Alright!" Yang Ji no longer concealed his strength, unleashing all twenty-seven Dao Principles. He involuntarily raised his palm and reached towards Bai Ziqi and Lin Hua Jun, tearing through the air.


    Hiss-crack!


    Five fissures appeared in the sky, each stretching for thousands of miles, bringing forth a series of spatial storms, each crack imbued with boundless power.


    Just as Lin Hua Jun and Bai Ziqi were about to perform the "Immortal Sacrifice," they were torn apart by this claw strike. The protective light shields around them were directly ripped through, and the two were forcibly separated, peeled away from one another.


    Yang Ji made his move with full force.


    A tearing grasp that was fiercely overwhelming, incredibly powerful.


    "Twenty-seven Dao Principles?"


    Bai Ziqi and Lin Hua Jun both had their eyes split open, their hearts filled with an unbearable shock, all their calculations turning to fear.


    They had lost everything, failing to strategize against Yang Ji and now even their lives were in jeopardy.


    Bai Ziqi knew that if he didn''t flee now, it would be too late, and he might be truly killed by Yang Ji, his bones turned to dust, unable to even preserve the imprint of his soul.


    Thus, with a frenzied fury, he feigned an attack, spun around suddenly, with the World Force flickering, his body tearing through the void, in an instant, teleporting countless billions of miles away, vanishing into the starry space and actually managed to escape.


    "It''s useless, no one can escape in my presence!"


    Bai Ziqi, in one breath, fled far from the scene, not knowing how many billions of miles, crossing numerous spaces.


    Arriving in an unknown stretch of starry sky and about to take a breath of relief, he had no idea that overhead, Yang Ji''s Destruction Hand Seal was already thundering down.


    Ah!


    Bai Ziqi let out a woeful roar, feeling his body begin to disintegrate inch by inch, truly breaking down.


    In just a moment, he had turned to dust.


    Yang Ji reached out with a large hand and, using Palm Taichi, sealed away all the particles of his physical body.


    Then he turned again, catching up to Lin Hua Jun.


    His big hand brutally clutched her in a grip.


    "Ah, fellow Daoist! Spare my life! Spare my life! I am a Tribulation Immortal, in charge of the Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly, with business spanning over a hundred great worlds, countless experts under my command, countless Medicine Pills and treasures, worth dozens of trillions of Medicine Pills, all of which I can give to you. I am willing to hand over all business of my Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly to you. My informants are spread across the world! They can all become your servants. Please, do not kill me. I''ve cultivated to this realm, God knows how many adventures, how many opportunities, how much luck I''ve had, I can''t be destroyed all at once! No!"


    Lin Hua Jun''s eyes were bloodshot, her throat emitting a hoarse voice.


    Within that screaming voice was an immense unwillingness.


    A cultivator, step by step, cultivating from a mortal to reach Tribulation Immortal ¡ª that''s like ascending to the heavens in one step.


    The road to longevity is fraught with hardships and dangers.


    Out of ten thousand Mahayana cultivators, it''s good if even one reaches the Tribulation Immortal Realm.


    And for Tribulation Immortals, each level is harder than the previous one.


    Cultivating to Lin Hua Jun''s Eight Tribulations Immortal realm is indeed the care of the heavens, among millions of cultivators, not even one could achieve it.


    Which cultivator at this level wants to die? With death, all effort, all luck, completely ruined at once.


    Lin Hua Jun was extremely unwilling!


    "You are of no use, you can''t become an Artifact Spirit, so you must die! Your wealth, I will transform into your appearance and take it all over!" Yang Ji said coldly.


    "Ah, no, I have great destiny, all the materials Bai Ziqi used for refining were found with my help," Lin Hua Jun shrieked.


    "Oh?" Yang Ji''s hand suddenly stopped.

 Chapter 261 Semi-Immortal Instrument, Secret News

    "You mean to say all the materials used by Bai Ziqi for crafting were found by you?" Yang Ji''s gaze lifted slightly as he looked towards Lin Hua Jun, somewhat surprised.


    "Yes, my lord, I would never dare to lie." Lin Hua Jun said as soon as Yang Ji ceased his actions, not even having time to catch his breath, he continued to speak in a trembling voice, "I have known Bai Ziqi for a long time, he is the chief guest of my Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly. Because I can occasionally find the materials needed for crafting the ''Time Tower,'' he has always been doing things for me."


    "You actually have the luck to find so many supreme materials!" Yang Ji looked at him deeply, truly astonished. If he had hope of cultivating the Supreme Divine Power, he would definitely need to take a good look at him today.


    "This guy must be someone with the destiny of great fortune, just like the legendary ''Wealth-Bringing Boy,'' ''Treasure-Giving Daoist,'' and ''Treasure-Seeking True Lord''¡ªa destiny that brings prosperity to their master!" The Rail Wooden Box suddenly spoke.


    "A destiny that brings prosperity to their master?" Yang Ji was slightly taken aback.


    "Yes, that''s the destiny that brings prosperity to their master! Such people always find what their master needs by chance, possessing immense fortune, yet they''re fated only to be second to the master," said the Rail Wooden Box, "This person must not be killed, keeping him could be useful."


    Contemplating, Yang Ji already had a plan in mind. At this moment, looking towards Lin Hua Jun, he spoke coldly, "You know the secret of my cultivation of twenty-seven Great Dao, now tell me, how should I keep you?"


    Lin Hua Jun''s body shook imperceptibly, filled with bitterness and unwillingness, but also with the complex emotion as if he had been granted amnesty, and he said, "I am willing to acknowledge you as my master and never betray you!"


    "Good! Then I will implant the ''Life and Death Talisman'' and the yet-to-be-perfected ''Destiny Charm'' into your Primordial Spirit!" As Yang Ji spoke, he took out the Supreme Dao Talisman, "Life-Death Talisman," and injected it into Lin Hua Jun''s Primordial Spirit, thereby implanting the Life and Death Talisman once activated.


    After retrieving the "Life-Death Talisman," he formed hand seals, and the Law of Dao Destiny leaped non-stop at his fingertips. Then, it transformed into a mysterious rune and was deeply planted into Lin Hua Jun''s Primordial Spirit.


    At that moment, Lin Hua Jun suddenly felt that all his thoughts, every subtle notion that arose in his mind, were thoroughly perceived by Yang Ji in an instant. Even more, he felt as if an invisible pair of eyes were observing him from within destiny.


    This strange sensation, rising from the heart of an Eight Tribulations Immortal like himself, instantly sent chills down his spine. He knew this was not an illusion, but the Supreme technique of Yang Ji.


    "Now, if you harbor even the slightest wrong thought, no matter the endless distances of time and space, I will instantly perceive it and can take your life, and even your clone won''t be able to survive. The restriction I''ve planted, not even an Immortal King can remove it, so stop entertaining the thought of having the Red Dust Immortal help you."


    The flat words of Yang Ji weighed heavily on Lin Hua Jun''s spirit like a great mountain. His body trembled as he quickly bowed, "This subordinate would not dare!"


    "Very well, rise! You will continue to manage the Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly as before, everything as usual. I won''t intentionally oppress you. However, you will need to find some things for me," Yang Ji said indifferently.


    "It is my honor to serve the Lord!" Lin Hua Jun leaned forward slightly, speaking with trepidation.


    "I need Time Stones and Space Stones, as well as Spiritual Objects that can extend life¡ªthe more, the better! Besides, help me keep an eye out for Divine Skills and Magical Treasures that can counter destiny attacks; the more powerful, the better," Yang Ji said unhurriedly.


    "This subordinate will remember!" Lin Hua Jun nodded earnestly, then took out a Brocade Box and offered it respectfully, "This is the reward I previously promised to the Lord, a Time Stone. At my Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly, there are quite a few Spiritual Objects that can prolong life. The Lord can make use of them first, and I will purchase more later. Additionally, I will do my utmost to find for the Lord Divine Skills and Magical Treasures that can counter destiny attacks."


    "Good! If you handle these matters well, you will certainly receive your due benefits in the future," Yang Ji nodded with satisfaction.


    "I shall pledge my utmost loyalty to the Lord!" declared Lin Hua Jun with a bow.


    "Following me, you will not be disgraced, but rather, it will bring you endless glory!" declared Yang Ji, as he subtly vibrated the twenty-seven Dao Principles.


    Upon sensing this, Lin Hua Jun''s heart shuddered.


    Having cultivated to his level, he naturally knew what the cultivation of twenty-seven Great Dao implied.


    But that was not what shocked him the most. What truly astonished him was that all twenty-seven Great Dao were cultivated simultaneously, each to the level of a Three Tribulations Immortal.


    This talent was alarmingly formidable, a genius among geniuses, a seed for becoming a Supreme Immortal King, even a seed of the Dominator.


    He did not know who the "Lord" before him was, but certainly, the identity was extraordinary. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Following such a supreme figure could, perhaps... truly make for an unlimited path of immortality!


    At that moment, Lin Hua Jun''s mindset shifted thousands of times, and he ultimately came to terms with the current situation and the road ahead. The bitterness he had felt transformed into a more brilliant hope in his heart, as he bowed his head low before Yang Ji.


    ...


    After Lin Hua Jun restored the damaged Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly with his Supreme Divine Power, he entered the grand hall with Yang Ji. Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire


    After busying himself for a while, he returned to the grand hall and respectfully presented a ring, "Lord, within this ring are the Spiritual Objects you need, which in total can extend life by fifty thousand years. I will continue to gather more."


    "Excellent, excellent!" Yang Ji received the ring and nodded in contentment, having people to do things for him was indeed different.


    "By the way, Lord, what are your plans for dealing with Bai Ziqi? Since childhood, he has received a powerful inheritance from the Immortal Realm, his talent is extraordinary, and his fortune is thick. If you kill him rashly, I''m afraid it might entail great karma with the Immortal Realm," Lin Hua Jun said in a low voice beside him, actually also having a touch of compassion.

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    "The great causality of the Immortal Realm?" Yang Ji saw through his thoughts and was unconcerned. With a flip of his palm, a flash of Immortal Light appeared, and the pitiable Bai Ziqi revealed himself within the realm of his palm.


    "You, you dare to suppress me? My master is the Time-Space Elder, you dare to lay a finger on me!" Bai Ziqi suppressed his horror and cried out frantically.


    "Now you have two choices, one is to become the Artifact Spirit of the Time Tower, and I assure your True Spirit will not scatter, your will not extinguished. The second is, death!" Yang Ji''s face was stern, giving him no chance to speak further, "You have three breaths to consider."


    "You, my master is the Time-Space Elder, if you touch me!" Bai Ziqi''s pale face flushed red, and he howled fiercely.


    "Two!" Yang Ji''s voice was frosty.


    "My Master is the Time-Space Elder, his Divine Skills vast and mighty, an incomparable Dominator. If you harm me, you will be utterly destroyed, finding neither a burial place nor reincarnation. All traces of your life will be erased from this world!" Bai Ziqi roared.


    "Three!"


    "Death!"


    Yang Ji suddenly turned ruthless, his five fingers clenched fiercely. Twenty-seven Dao Principles converged within his palm, the aura of Great Destruction shook the soul. Bai Ziqi''s complexion instantly turned deathly pale, the scent of death closing in inexorably, his intense resentment and despair erupted from his throat.


    "Don''t kill me, I am willing to be your Artifact Spirit!"


    "Heh, heh, when death approaches, no one can remain calm!" the Rotting Wooden Box said with a sneer.


    "Open your mind, let me implant restrictions. You only have one chance, and the slightest resistance will lead me to crush your body and obliterate your Primordial Spirit!" Yang Ji was like the Reaper, cold and emotionless.


    "You..." Bai Ziqi''s face was full of anger, he wanted to resist, but feeling Yang Ji''s Divine Sense approaching, he was startled and hurriedly opened his mind completely. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Ji followed suit and implanted the Life and Death Talisman and Destiny Charm in his Primordial Spirit.


    Then, he extracted Bai Ziqi''s Primordial Spirit and forcibly merged it with the Time Tower. After a series of consecrations, he thoroughly made it the Artifact Spirit of the Time Tower.


    The next moment, a powerful surge of Immortal Light erupted from within the Time Tower, emitting a formidable presence as Dao Principles rolled around it.


    This Time Tower instantly became a Demi Immortal Instrument, infinitely powerful and surpassing even the Wings of Time-Space in its power to imprison time.


    "From now on, if the tower survives, so do you; if the tower is destroyed, so is your life. Bear this in mind!" Yang Ji''s words were heavy with caution.


    "You..." The Time Tower trembled in the air, Bai Ziqi''s voice now carried a cry, it was difficult to imagine a Nine Tribulations Immortal sobbing.


    "Ah, Brother Bai!" Lin Hua Jun sighed softly, walked over, and gently touched the tower, consoling, "As long as you live, all is not lost, better than being dead! You are now a powerful Demi Immortal Instrument, you can transform at will, not so different from before, just in a different shell."


    "Follow closely behind the master, and if you become an Immortal King Artifact, you will be everlasting, your will spreading across the Myriad Realms, gathering faith, becoming a god and ancestor, revered by all!"


    "You are the Time Tower, comparable to an Innate Supreme Treasure, this body does not fall short of your former one!"


    "I..." Bai Ziqi cried out miserably, shutting himself off, unwilling to manifest in human form. He could not face them.


    He had never imagined that he would end up in such a wretched state, becoming an Artifact Spirit.


    He had never imagined that Yang Ji, a mere Three Tribulations Immortal, would be so powerful, a monster who had comprehended twenty-seven Great Dao Principles.


    "Maybe, all this is destiny!" Bai Ziqi lamented weakly.


    "Ah, Brother Bai, try to look on the bright side!" Lin Hua Jun sighed.


    "I''m very interested in the ''Immortal Sacrifice'' you control, take it out and let me see!" Yang Ji looked at the Time Tower, now silently crying in the air, and said.


    "Here you go!" The Time Tower pulsated, and Bai Ziqi threw out a Jade Slip resentfully.


    Yang Ji raised his hand to catch it, glanced at it briefly, and then delved into it with his Divine Sense to inspect it.


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    "Immortal Sacrifice, offering? Sacrificing one''s own Laws in exchange for immense power from some mysterious existence in the vast unknown? A Nine Tribulations Immortal, offering all his comprehended True Immortal Laws, would obtain power terrifyingly potent. No wonder the Immortal Elder was so anxious," Yang Ji frowned, suddenly understanding.


    "Sacrificing Laws? I''ve heard of this secret technique. My master once mentioned it. It''s extremely evil, akin to the strong harvesting the destiny of others, as if offering one''s soul to demons. Once initiated, your destiny will fall to the lowest point, calamity will follow you. A Cultivator, reaching the realm of a Tribulation Immortal, has condensed countless efforts, destiny, and blessings to comprehend the Great Dao Laws. Within these Laws lay his past destiny. Once sacrificed, it''s akin to selling one''s soul. Destiny harvested, consequences unbearable. Recovery will be an impossibility because everything has been offered; both fortune and destiny will no longer be with you."


    The Rotting Wooden Box didn''t hide these words from Bai Ziqi and Lin Hua Jun; it spoke them openly in front of everyone.


    "What? The cost is that steep?" Bai Ziqi and Lin Hua Jun were shaken, their complexions suddenly solemn.


    "You two should feel lucky you haven''t resorted to it, otherwise, with your realm fallen, you''d be worthless, fit only to be crushed to death by a single finger." The Rotting Wooden Box said with a sinister laugh.

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    "Where did you get this ''Immortal Sacrifice'' from? Is it also a legacy from the Time-Space Elder?" Yang Ji looked towards the Time Tower and asked.


    "No, it''s not, this is a secret art that I stumbled upon by accident," Bai Ziqi twisted his tower body, as if frowning, and told the truth.


    "Stumbled upon it?" Yang Ji was slightly startled. Such a heaven-defying secret art could actually be stumbled upon casually.


    "It must be that certain individuals deliberately scattered the secret arts across the Myriad Realms, using them to harvest others'' lifespans!" the Rotting Wooden Box said with a heavy voice, "At the realm of such beings, they are already in pursuit of origins and destiny."


    "My master has pondered the Heavenly Secrets for countless eons and once said with a furrowed brow this phrase: ''Perhaps...everything in the world is fixed.''" Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Everything in the world is fixed?" Yang Ji slightly furrowed his brow.


    "Yes!" the Rotting Wooden Box continued, "Do you know why the rain in this world rises and falls without ever increasing or decreasing by a single drop? Because regardless of the cycle of evaporation and rainfall, the total amount of water in the world remains unchanged."


    "Luck, cause and effect, destiny, etc., all of their quantities might be fixed, having a total amount."


    "If the sum total of everything in the world were to be focused onto one person, what would happen? Would they return to the origin?"


    "If there were only one person in the world, then their destiny might never change, their cause and effect would not change, their fortune would not change, and they would be eternally unique."


    "What type of realm is that, I do not understand, I only felt an eternal loneliness, a deathly stillness that oppresses the mind."


    "Things unknown, people always seek after them; paths not taken, things not verified, always have an attraction. They say the Dominator is eternally immortal; if they have lost the meaning of living, then let me now tell you, everything they do not understand beneath the heavens, everything they have not obtained, that is precisely what they are pursuing!"


    "The one who harvests lifespans with the secret art is apparently accumulating the ''total amount'' of lifespans."


    "If this is true, could this ambition be too grand?" Yang Ji muttered.


    "If not grand, how could it be called ambition!" the Rotting Wooden Box shook its head, "My master once said that the creation of the Celestial Court also harbors ambition, which is to harvest the luck of the Myriad Realms! Those who disobey the administrator are criminals disrupting the luck, and you can imagine the consequences."


    "The Celestial Court is harvesting luck for research? No wonder each leading True Disciple is granted the luck of the Myriad Realms, the True Disciples are experimental lab rats, the Celestial Court wants to use this for experiments, to study how luck changes people?" Yang Ji muttered in shock.


    "It should be so, but only the higher-ups of the Celestial Court are privy to this. Presumably, even Changyi Immortal King who enhanced your luck did not know this," said the Rotting Wooden Box.


    "So I am currently under surveillance?" Yang Ji frowned. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire


    "You? You do not yet qualify! Studying the changes that luck brings to people requires a long time, you will only enter their sights if you become a True Immortal, ascend to the Immortal Realm. Unsuccessful experimental subjects are considered failures, only those who enter the Immortal Realm signify the beginning of the observation," the Rotting Wooden Box explained.


    "That there are so many strange and bizarre things in this world is fortunate; good that I killed the Destiny Tribulation and comprehended the Laws of Destiny, which lets me shield all of myself; otherwise, I always feel like a pair of invisible eyes are peering into my everything," Yang Ji frowned and said, "My strength is still too low, I always feel insecure."


    Saying so, he turned his gaze towards the Time Tower.


    "Are you planning to undergo tribulation again?" the Rotting Wooden Box asked in surprise.


    "Yes! Previously, I purchased from the Myriad Realms Tower Spiritual Objects that could increase my lifespan by two hundred and eighty thousand years. During the waiting days, Yin Ya collected from other trade associations Spiritual Objects for me that could increase the lifespan by four hundred and ninety thousand years, and now I have obtained from Lin Hua Jun Spiritual Objects that can increase it by fifty thousand years, altogether that is eight hundred and twenty thousand years of lifespan."


    "Moreover, with the Time Tower in hand, I am one hundred percent confident that I can successfully overcome the fourth Great Dao Thunder Tribulation and even the fifth Great Dao Thunder Tribulation!" Yang Ji spoke with utmost confidence; if he managed to overcome the fifth Great Dao Thunder Tribulation, he wondered how strong he would become.


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    Yang Ji said he would undergo the tribulation, and immediately he lifted the Time Tower and flew out from Panstone Star, out of the Minor Immortal Realm.


    The reason he didn''t undergo the tribulation within the Minor Immortal Realm was that many experts were hiding there, and Yang Ji didn''t want to be seen and disturbed.


    Atop a desolate star, with the Sea of Thunder rolling overhead, the aura of the Great Dao continued to press down relentlessly.


    Twenty-seven types of Great Dao, each Dao transformed into its corresponding Origin Supreme Treasure and bombarded down mercilessly.


    Yang Ji did not offer the slightest resistance, instead, he just stood quietly beneath the Sea of Thunder, continuously enduring the attacks from the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    Sword Dao, True Rigidity, Great Destruction, Space, Time, various Great Dao Thunder Tribulations kept bombarding him relentlessly.


    Yang Ji''s body shattered over and over again, and reconstituted over and over again.


    Each and every extreme rebirth made his body grow stronger than before.


    After twenty-six types of the Great Dao Thunder Tribulations had passed, Yang Ji''s expression suddenly became solemn, turning extremely grave.


    As he lifted his head, the twenty-seventh Destiny Thunder Tribulation had already manifested, its terrifying oppressive might, which could shake the soul, felt like the sky was collapsing, bearing down fiercely. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This is, the ''Sword of Fate''!" Yang Ji recognized the manifested Destiny Treasure in a single glance.


    "Life-Reaping Knife, Destiny Compass, Spear of Destiny, and now the Sword of Destiny, could it really be as you said, that there are a total of ten Destiny Treasures in this world?" Rail Wooden Box exclaimed in astonishment.


    "That should be the case!" Yang Ji nodded.


    He then beckoned with his hand, and the Time Tower began spinning above his head, after which he flew straight into it.


    "This, this is... Destiny Thunder Tribulation? You actually slew the Destiny Dao Tribulation? Who, who exactly are you?"


    Bai Ziqi was so terrified by the tribulation in the sky that his speech became incoherent.


    Destiny Thunder Tribulation!


    These four words violently impacted his mind, leaving him so shocked that he could barely think straight.


    Yang Ji paid no attention to him, focusing entirely on the Sword of Destiny crashing down.


    From the terrifying might released by the Sword of Destiny, he knew its power was much more formidable than the previous three Destiny Thunder Tribulations.


    He dared not be careless in the slightest.


    Boom!


    The Sword of Destiny crashed down, then suddenly came to a halt above the Time Tower, as if it had lost its target.


    "It worked, the Time Tower really is powerful, managing to temporarily shield from the Destiny Thunder Tribulation!" Yang Ji felt a surge of exhilaration.


    "What? The Time Tower even has this kind of miraculous use?" Bai Ziqi was extremely surprised. Stay tuned with My Virtual Library Empire


    "The Time Tower is infinitely mysterious, fashioned by the hands of the Time-Space Elder, it is a paragon treasure comparable to the Innate Supreme Treasure. Now that you have become it''s Spiritual Artifact, this is a stroke of creation for you. You should study it more in the future, and if you perform excellently, I will grant you an Immortal King Artifact, to make your will eternal and everlasting, existing through the ages!" Yang Ji spoke thunderously, exuding supreme authority.


    "Powerful Origin Supreme Treasure, Three Thousand Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasures, Innate Supreme Treasures enough to contend with Immortal Kings, like the legendary Pangu Axe, Pure Jun Tower, Creation Disc, and so on. You are the Time Tower, and if you become an Immortal King Artifact, you will surely be infinitely powerful. Your aptitude is not bad, but to become an Immortal King, you still lack a lot. You have seen the potential of your lord, enough to match the Ancestor of Origin; you should know what this means!" Rail Wooden Box said.


    "The Ancestor of Origin!" Bai Ziqi''s frame shuddered, deeply moved, thoughts whirling a million times over, he burst out saying, "I am willing to serve my lord!"


    "Good!" Yang Ji nodded, satisfied.


    "Great Dao Thunder Tribulations generally last for sixty breaths; once sixty breaths are over, the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation will disappear," Rail Wooden Box said.


    "Twenty breaths have passed!"


    "Twenty-two breaths!"


    "Twenty-five breaths!"


    "Thirty breaths!" Bai Ziqi became excited, "Half the time has now passed, it seems our lord will safely survive this thunder tribulation."


    Just as his words fell, rumble! A vast oppressive force appeared out of nowhere inside the Time Tower, the Sword of Destiny had finally found Yang Ji and struck down.


    "Come at me!" Yang Ji was completely unafraid, his body merged with the Immortal Peach Tree to resist the Sword of Destiny, all the while continuously performing Fate-Pointing Finger to weaken the tribulation.


    Another thirty breaths passed.


    With a rumble, the Sword of Destiny dispersed.


    Yang Ji''s body emanated a surge of Immortal Light, the True Immortal Laws flowing, twenty-seven types of Great Dao, at this moment, all condensed into four True Immortal Laws.


    "Congratulations, my lord, for transcending the thunder tribulation and becoming a Four Calamities Immortal!" Bai Ziqi immediately congratulated.


    "This time I only lost one hundred and fifty thousand years of lifespan. This Time Tower truly has done great service," Rail Wooden Box laughed.


    "Indeed beyond my expectation, the Time Tower is too mysterious," Yang Ji looked up at the Sky Firmament, "With such a case, let the fifth thunder tribulation come forth!"


    "My lord wishes to transcend the tribulation consecutively?" Bai Ziqi exclaimed in shock.


    At this moment, atop Yang Ji''s head, an even more terrifying Sea of Thunder had appeared.


    Great Dao Thunder Tribulations, one stronger than the last, the power of the fifth was obviously even more fearsome.


    But Yang Ji did not shrink back, he just stood there beneath the Sea of Thunder, unshakably firm.


    Having endured the baptism of twenty-six types of Great Dao Thunder Tribulations, his body emitted a divine radiance, becoming even stronger.


    Rumble!


    The much-feared Destiny Thunder Tribulation by everyone came forth.


    It was a massive Wheel, the ''Wheel of Destiny!'', emitting an unparalleled dominance, appearing capable of crushing destiny itself.


    Just by manifesting, it caused one''s heart to palpitate, as if the soul itself was on the verge of shattering.


    "This Wheel of Destiny is too strong, I am not the one transcending tribulation, yet I feel as if my destiny is about to be shattered. Even I feel terrified, you must be cautious," Rail Wooden Box warned with a grave voice.


    "This Wheel of Destiny is indeed too powerful, my soul of fate is already on the brink of collapsing," said Yang Ji, equally somber.

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    "Come on, let me shield it!" Bai Ziqi roared, and the Time Tower suddenly enlarged, covering up the Wheel of Destiny that bore down from above.


    Time passed, each breath after another.


    After twenty-five breaths.


    The Wheel of Destiny thunderously appeared within the Time Tower, pressing down toward Yang Ji.


    "It can only be shielded for twenty-five breaths, this Wheel of Destiny is indeed powerful," said the Ragged Wooden Box in surprise.


    Boom!


    Yang Ji''s face became solemn. At this moment, he had gathered all his focus, continuously using the Fate-Pointing Finger to resist.


    He had become immersed, having forgotten the passing of his lifespan.


    However, the Ragged Wooden Box and Bai Ziqi were watching in alarm; with each rotation, the Wheel of Destiny whisked away more than ten thousand years of his lifespan, a truly terrifying extent.


    Both of them had their hearts in their throats and they held their breath, worried that Yang Ji wouldn''t have enough lifespan to last through its crushing.


    This process only took a few dozen breaths, yet it felt incredibly long!


    Yang Ji''s long howls echoed within the Time Tower, constantly urging the Immortal Peach Tree to defend against the Wheel of Destiny, continuously using the Fate-Pointing Finger to weaken it.


    Time went by, breath by breath, as if a hundred thousand years had passed, as if a million years had gone by.


    Yang Ji had never felt his mind so exhausted.


    By the time the Wheel of Destiny disappeared, his body had already begun to sway.


    "We''ve made it through, my lord, we''ve made it through!" Bai Ziqi roared excitedly, having witnessed Yang Ji''s potential and foundation firsthand, his thinking had undergone a complete transformation.


    "Young Yang, that was truly too perilous," the Ragged Wooden Box took a deep breath, unable to help feeling anxious for Yang Ji.


    "Only fifty thousand years of lifespan left, indeed too dangerous. I underestimated the Destiny Heavenly Tribulation," Yang Ji calmed his emotions, his expression growing somber.


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    He had thought that with a lifespan of several hundred thousand years plus the Time Tower, he could easily pass through the fifth Destiny Heavenly Tribulation, yet it was very nearly a failure.


    "It seems my lifespan is still insufficient, and my current methods are inadequate for the next Destiny Heavenly Tribulation. I must find more Spiritual Objects that can extend lifespan and powerful methods. Creating my own Destiny Divine Skills is also imperative!" Yang Ji said solemnly.


    "Your lifespan is already very difficult to extend now because you''ve consumed too many Spiritual Objects, some of which have lost their effect. You need to find even better natural treasures," advised the Ragged Wooden Box.


    "Don''t worry, my lord. Leave this task to Lin Hua Jun. With his great fortune, he will surely find top-grade lifespan-extending Spiritual Objects for you!" Bai Ziqi said.


    "Let''s hope so," Yang Ji nodded, sensing his own strength and feeling invincible, as if he could kill a Nine Tribulations Immortal with a single punch.


    "Young Yang, with your current strength, you could traverse the Myriad Realms unchallenged," the Ragged Wooden Box said with a smile.


    "Yes, finally I have reached this step!" Yang Ji clenched his fist with a bursting aura, "Let''s go, we''re heading back to the Minor Immortal Realm!"


    ...


    On Panstone Star, at the Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly.


    Yang Ji sat in the Secret Hall, quietly cultivating.


    Five continuous days passed, and his brows unconsciously furrowed, as Bai Bi hadn''t returned his messages for several days in a row.


    After ten days, Yang Ji could no longer sit still. He walked out of the Secret Hall, flew alone to the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, and decided to inquire about the situation.


    He raced through the cosmos, with the starry sky flashing under his feet.


    Just as he reached the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, two beams of light sped across the sky with [Anger] above their heads, indignantly landing in a tavern.


    "That beast Huang Dao, to cultivate his ''Foundation Plundering Great Technique'', actually wants to monopolize the young girl Bai Bi. It''s infuriating! I had planned to suggest this marriage for my child, but he beat me to it."


    "Indeed, that beast has harmed many exceptionally talented women. He truly deserves death a thousand times over!"


    "Who would''ve thought that because Bai Bi''s ''Taichu Hall'' is weak, that Huang Dao would dare to be so arrogant!"


    "What? Occupying it forcefully for cultivating a technique? Such a deplorable act. Do the other divisions of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance just ignore this and let it slide? Doesn''t this dishearten the members of other divisions?" Yang Ji, activating his Wings of Time-Space, suddenly appeared in the trio''s room. Startled, they leapt to their feet, immediately on guard.


    "Who might you be?" The trio was extremely shocked. They, who were Seven Tribulations Immortals, could hardly believe that their barriers were so easily torn apart by a Five Tribulations Immortal who had barged in.


    "To be frank, I am also from the Taichu Hall, though I have always been in the Taichu World. It was only while escorting Miss Bai Bi that I came to the Minor Immortal Realm," Yang Ji spoke, suppressing his rage.


    "So you are a friend from the Taichu Hall!" The trio let out a sigh of relief, saying seriously, "Fellow cultivator might not be aware, but our Alliance of Commerce has over five thousand divisions, each with differing strength. It''s common for the major divisions to fight openly and scheme in the dark. While Huang Dao''s actions are despicable, there''s no helping it. No one wants to stand up for the Taichu Hall because Huang Dao''s division is the Ancestral Saint Hall, ranked among the top ten in strength."


    "Do the three fellow cultivators know where Bai Gong is?" Yang Ji inquired about Bai Bi''s grandfather''s whereabouts.


    "Bai Gong was imprisoned by the people of the Ancestral Saint Hall. They even boast about wanting to annex the Taichu Hall. Without a Red Dust Immortal presiding over a division, we can only struggle to survive in the gaps, waiting to receive a small portion of resources annually, without any real authority to manage affairs," the middle-aged man said indignantly.


    "Who says the Taichu Hall doesn''t have a Red Dust Immortal!" Yang Ji released a powerful aura that intimidated the hearts of others like the Heavenly Dao.


    "Fellow cultivator, you..." The trio''s hearts trembled in surprise at the formidable power of Yang Ji.


    "Although I am a Five Tribulations Immortal, I am capable of battling a Red Dust Immortal. I would trouble the three of you to lead the way. I wish to visit the headquarters of the Commerce Alliance." Yang Ji gave a cupped fist salute, then waved his hands, bringing forth a large number of Immortal Spirit Pills, and pushed them towards the trio.


    "Fellow cultivator is capable of battling a Red Dust Immortal?" The trio exchanged glances, and amidst their astonishment, they couldn''t help but become more respectful. "The Ancestral Saint Hall has always been arrogant. We are willing to lead the way for fellow cultivator."


    "Thank you, three sirs!" Yang Ji gave another cupped fist salute. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Fellow Daoist, with your strength, you might have a chance to rescue that lass, Bai Bi. However, there are many experts in the Ancestral Saint Hall..." The trio trailed off.


    "I fear nothing. Please lead the way!" Yang Ji''s aura surged, his presence even more terrifying than a Red Dust Immortal''s.


    "Since fellow Daoist has made up your mind, we will take you in. The Medicine Pills are not needed. Please come with me to see our hall master, he is a Red Dust Immortal who''s considering uniting with other divisions to hold the Ancestral Saint Hall to account. With you joining us, our strength will be even more formidable."


    The middle-aged man led the way.


    Yang Ji stood up and followed him to the base of the Immortal Mountain within the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, where a massive Teleportation Array lay ahead.


    This Teleportation Array exuded an ancient aura; built during a bygone era, it harnessed the power of the Immortal Mountain and operated ceaselessly, capable of far-reaching teleports.


    As soon as he entered the Teleportation Array, Yang Ji felt a shift in space, but his strong divine consciousness kept him aware of everything.


    The middle-aged man and his two companions sneaked glances at Yang Ji and, finding him completely calm with a refined aura, they couldn''t help but silently admire, "Such an invincible demeanor, he seems even more formidable than our hall master."


    It didn''t take long!


    Boom! The Teleportation Array came to a halt, and as Yang Ji stepped out, he saw a delightful scene of chirping birds and fragrant flowers, with beautiful mountains and clear waters. Ahead, there appeared extraordinary Immortal Mountains.


    "The highest of those Immortal Mountains is where our hall master cultivates," the middle-aged man pointed to an Immortal Mountain from afar.


    "Taichu Hall''s Luo Xiong has come to pay respects to the hall master!" Yang Ji''s voice, like Shocking Thunder, contained the endless power of a True Immortal, booming across the sky.


    "This presence, Red Dust Immortal?" At the peak of the Immortal Mountain, an elder abruptly opened his eyes and looked down, his expression filled with astonishment.


    "Hall master, Daoist Luo has an urgent matter to discuss," the middle-aged man said.


    In a flash, the elder appeared before them, bringing with him a force hidden in the void.


    Yang Ji''s body shook slightly, dispersing the hidden force in the void.


    "Indeed possessing the strength of a Red Dust Immortal!" The elder was secretly astonished, greeting with a cupped fist, "Immortal Spirit Hall''s Meng He has met fellow Daoist."


    "Hall master, he is from the Taichu Hall. He has come to rescue Taichu Hall''s Bai Gong and others," the middle-aged man added.


    "A person from the Taichu Hall? I have long been dissatisfied with the Ancestral Saint Hall. Since Daoist has found me, it is my duty to assist," the elder said. "Please follow me, let''s go to the Martial God Hall to discuss this matter."


    As he spoke, he was already soaring into the sky, and with a swoosh of his sleeve, Yang Ji followed.


    They tore through space and quickly arrived at a grand plaza. On the plaza was a signboard, both lengthy and wide, inscribed with three big characters: Martial God Hall.


    In the plaza, people came and went, all of them distinguished figures.


    The elder landed in the Martial God Plaza, and upon seeing him, male and female disciples greeted him with respect, befitting the status of a Red Dust Immortal.


    (The end, the state of my body is a bit worrying, feeling weak and groggy.)

 Chapter 263 Slaying into the Huang Dao Hall, Suppressing the Red Dust Immortal

    "The Martial God Hall is controlled by the ''Martial Clan'' from the Martial God Great World, their strength extremely formidable. Martial God Hall ranks among the top thirty in our Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance''s halls. This time, if we can invite the Lord of Martial God Hall to preside over the matter and exert maximum pressure on the Ancestral Saint Hall, perhaps we could rescue the people of Taichu Hall. Also, we could take this opportunity to rectify the undesirable tendencies within the Alliance," said Meng He, the Lord of the Immortal Spirit Hall.


    "Let''s go to the main hall of Martial God Hall!"


    As Meng He spoke, he tore through space, appearing with Yang Ji inside a grand hall.


    Just as they landed, a deep voice resounded, "Brother Meng, I have received the message you transmitted. Is this Brother Luo you mentioned, who, at the cultivation of a Five Tribulations Immortal, is capable of withstanding a Red Dust Immortal?"


    Space squirmed, and a domineering, majestic-looking elder stepped forward with weighty strides.


    With each step, he trod upon the meridians of heaven and earth, sending tremors through the world. Waves of immense power surged towards Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji''s expression remained unchanged, his sturdy physique immovable, as he withstood the onslaught of force wave after wave.


    Surprise flickered in Elder Jinba''s eyes. With five steps, he stopped in front of Yang Ji and laughed, "Brother Luo indeed has remarkable skills. To withstand the aura of a Red Dust Immortal as merely a Five Tribulations Immortal is impressive indeed!"


    "Luo Xiong of Taichu Hall, greets Brother Dao!" Yang Ji greeted with a fist-and-palm salute.


    "Martial God Hall, Wu Qingtian," the domineering elder returned the greeting.


    Once Wu Qingtian gestured for Meng He and Yang Ji to sit down, he began, "The Ancestral Saint Hall has always been arrogant and overbearing, often bullying other weaker halls, causing the atmosphere within the Alliance to worsen. Recently, they even directly imprisoned Master Bai Gong of Taichu Hall, acting recklessly and infuriating members of other halls."


    "I''ve contacted hundreds of halls, preparing to jointly pressure the Ancestral Saint Hall. Now that you, as a representative of Taichu Hall, have stood up, the justification is righteous, and we will support you from behind. This time, we must dampen the prestige of the Ancestral Saint Hall," Wu Qingtian said.


    "In that case, I thank you!" Yang Ji thanked him with a fist-and-palm salute.


    "There''s no time to lose, I will now gather people from the other halls, and soon we''ll all storm the Ancestral Saint Hall together," Wu Qingtian said.


    ...


    Deep within the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, among the Immortal Mountains, gorgeous palaces stretched endlessly, floating in the sky, the colors magnificent everywhere between heaven and earth.


    Among these splendid palaces, there stood one that was regal, towering like that of a monarch. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Many beautiful women in gauzy dresses were fluttering throughout this palace, dancing and singing like orioles and swallows, each and every one a stunning beauty.


    On the plaque of this palace, three distorted characters were inscribed: "Huang Dao Hall!" The characters were powerful and commanding, clearly the work of someone formidable.


    At this moment, the fragrant "Huang Dao Hall" was filled with a murderous intent!


    "A bunch of trash, after so many days, you still can''t deduce the whereabouts of the man who defiled Bai Bi. How can you show your faces to me?"


    A handsome man with cold, soft pupils sat in a chair.


    This chair appeared to be a Supreme Treasure symbolizing the supreme authority of the Holy Race, the Throne of the Saint King! It was carved with the totems of the Holy Race, lifelike, and the entire chair was forged from the most precious Dao Stones.


    Additionally, many fragrant Immortal Jades were embedded in its armrests.


    This type of Immortal Jade, called "Divine Immortal Jade," assisted those who constantly soaked in its fragrance in exorcising Heart Demons and strengthening their Primordial Spirits, far superior to Scarlet Flame Jade by tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of times.


    Just from this chair alone, one could discern the man''s overwhelming power, authority, and wealth.


    This man was the Vice Hall Master of Ancestral Saint Hall, Huang Dao, a powerful Red Dust Immortal.


    At that moment, below Huang Dao stood two experts, the Vice Hall Masters of the "Huang Dao Hall," on the receiving end of his scolding.


    "Hall Master, it is our fault we have not been up to task. However, it''s as if that man does not exist within the heaven and earth, we simply cannot deduce his whereabouts," one of them reported the situation to Huang Dao.


    "Humph! Fools! Must I personally intervene in everything?" Seeing the reports of the two, Huang Dao''s face showed a murderous look.


    "Spare us, Hall Master, spare us!" Seeing Huang Dao''s expression, the two Vice Hall Masters were frightened and immediately knelt down with a thud, cowering on the ground, daring not to move.


    These were two powerful Red Dust Immortals kneeling down!


    In the major forces, Red Dust Immortals were considered supremely exalted beings, yet here they knelt before Huang Dao!


    "Hall Master, since that person has taken Bai Bi''s virginity, presumably he must have a significant relationship with her. We need only release the news of Bai Bi''s imprisonment, and he will surely come knocking," one of the Vice Hall Masters proposed, head bowed, with fear and trepidation. Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire


    "Hmm? That''s actually a good idea. Although I disdain Bai Bi''s virginity, I need to practice ''Dao Foundation Plundering Technique'' with her through dual cultivation. Having it sullied disgusts me. Once we capture that man, I''ll tear him to shreds, imprison his Primordial Spirit, and torture it with the Nine Netherworld Abyssal Flame for countless years," Huang Dao said with a cold smile, glaring at the two Vice Hall Masters.


    "You two have been incompetent; I must impose punishment. I''ll take a thousand years from each of your lifespans," Huang Dao declared, wielding his finger like a blade, slashing viciously towards their Primordial Spirits.


    A streak of light flashed, and the two Vice Hall Masters paled as a millennium of their lifespans were cut away.

 Chapter 263 Assaulting the Huang Dao Hall, Subduing the Red Dust Immortal_2

    "Thank you, Hall Master, for showing mercy!" the two said, trembling with fear.


    "Be off, and spread the word to capture and kill that person!" Huang Dao said with a dark expression.


    "Yes, Hall Master!" The two slowly rose to their feet and exited the grand hall.


    At this time, outside the hall of Huang Dao, hundreds of Red Dust Immortals had already gathered, only to be confronted by Yang Ji and Wu Qingtian''s group.


    "What are you doing? Why are you intruding into the Ancestral Saint Hall''s Huang Dao Hall without permission!" a Mahayana Cultivator yelled angrily.


    "The people of the Ancestral Saint Hall really don''t understand courtesy or reverence, being disrespectful to a Red Dust Immortal! In that case, I shall replace your Hall Master and teach you a lesson," the master of the Pure Yang Hall said with a cold laugh, and sent a palm strike hurtling towards him.


    The Mahayana Cultivator''s face instantly revealed a look of horror, "You''re a Red Dust Immortal, how can you disregard your status and strike at me!"


    "I am teaching you on behalf of your Hall Master," the Pure Yang Hall Master said. His hand descended with a dominating force, immediately crushing the Mahayana Cultivator with immense pressure.


    Just as the palm was about to crush down, Yang Ji''s eyes flashed and he felt a terrifying power coming from the depths of the hall, "Humph! Pure Lord, who do you think you are? Just an ordinary Red Dust Immortal, and you dare to claim to replace our Hall Master and teach a lesson to the people of Ancestral Saint Hall!"


    Boom! A piece of time-space was torn apart, and from within, a fist collided directly with the Pure Lord''s hand, turning it to dust. Step by step, the Pure Lord''s expression changed slightly as he took several steps back, clearly impacted by the blow.


    Simultaneously, from the depths of that torn time-space, a man dressed in black appeared with an overwhelming aura, sending shock waves through the crowd.


    This person was actually a mid-stage True Immortal, having condensed over a thousand True Immortal Laws, remarkably powerful.


    "Dong Bailiu!"


    The Pure Lord said in a deep voice.


    "This person is one of the vice-Hall Masters of Huang Dao Hall, Dong Bailiu!" Meng He informed Yang Ji through a message.


    "What brings you here? Our Huang Dao Hall''s temple is too small to accommodate all of you!" Dong Bailiu, seeing the unfriendly arrival of the crowd, was equally ungracious in his response.


    "This person is from the Taichu Hall, and he has come to take back Bai Gong and others from the Taichu Hall," Wu Qingtian said, pointing to Yang Ji standing next to him.


    "Release Bai Gong and Bai Bi immediately, or else I will flatten your Huang Dao Hall!" Yang Ji said sternly.


    "Hahahaha!" Dong Bailiu was startled at first, but then burst into loud laughter, "You say, you want to flatten my Huang Dao Hall? You, a Five Tribulations Immortal, who gave you such audacity?"


    A murderous intent flashed across Dong Bailiu''s face; without deigning to speak further, he suddenly swept his sleeve, unleashing a tremendous force that directly attacked Yang Ji.


    With Dong Bailiu''s Cultivation, a casual move could blast apart a Five Tribulations Immortal.


    But, Yang Ji''s eyes suddenly gleamed with a cold light, a breath of energy shook lightly, and the attacking forces disintegrated as they reached him.


    "First, I''ll capture and kill you, then storm into Huang Dao Hall," Yang Ji said, his voice spreading out. The next moment, he appeared in front of Dong Bailiu.


    Crush!


    A Destruction Hand Seal struck out, without any doubt, Dong Bailiu, the exceptional master, was sent flying by a single palm from Yang Ji.


    He vomited blood wildly while the Divine Skills all around him scattered, and even the True Immortal Laws became dim and lusterless.


    Thud!


    After flying for dozens of miles, crashing into a solid palace, Dong Bailiu finally came to a halt, hair disheveled, with the destructive power continuously eroding his body and dissolving his bodily functions. He vomited several mouthfuls of black blood, indicating that the indestructible substance within his body was damaged, suffering a grave injury to his vital energy.


    With a single move, this powerful Red Dust Immortal was spewing blood, a sight too horrible to endure.


    "What?" All the Hall Masters who had come with him were violently shaken inside, barely able to believe their own eyes.


    Who was Dong Bailiu? A mid-stage True Immortal, although only one of the vice-Hall Masters, was indeed famous, with unfathomably profound Cultivation, freely traversing the Myriad Realms. And yet, now he was sent flying by a single move without even the chance to retaliate and the perpetrator was a Five Tribulations Immortal ¨C it was all too inconceivable, beyond belief.


    Although it is said that seeing is believing and hearing is not, these people, having witnessed this scene with their own eyes, were still reluctant to believe it because it surpassed the range their minds could accept.


    "Beast!"


    Suddenly, Dong Bailiu, who was sent flying, soared up with ferocity akin to a demon or a god, his hair flying wildly and blood streaming down his body. The massive True Immortal Laws within him vibrated, "Yama''s Life Seizing!"


    In an instant, the world was filled with the wailings of ghosts and the howls of gods, and blood rained down from the void. Amidst the rain of blood, a ghastly white hand suddenly appeared. It was an extremely powerful Minor Immortal Technique, carrying supreme authority as it descended, Yama seizing life, annihilating unbeatable beings.


    Bang!


    Just as Dong Bailiu''s divine sense burst forth, he witnessed an incredible scene. Yang Ji, expressionless, swept his hand through the air.


    A surge of power imbued with the terrifying Great Dao Laws burst forth, with the Destruction Hand Seal at its core, appearing in the air and shattering the "Yama''s Life Seizing" Immortal Technique completely, like sweeping away the remnants of a storm, vanishing in smoke and clouds.


    Then, with a flash of the Wings of Time-Space behind him, Yang Ji instantly appeared in front of Dong Bailiu and slapped him across the face.


    No matter how Dong Bailiu tried to dodge, it was to no avail. He was struck and sent flying once again, blood spraying out even more violently.


    "Come here!"


    Yang Ji reached out into the void, displaying the restraining power of the Wings of Time-Space. Dong Bailiu''s figure was immobilized, and Yang Ji''s hand had already grabbed his neck, hoisting him up into the air forcefully. No matter how this great figure tried to transform, he couldn''t escape from his grasp.


    Dong Bailiu''s legs kicked wildly in the air, his eyes bulged like fish bladders, and gradually, a fearful expression emerged on his face.


    The various hall masters watched this scene, a suffocating sense emerging within them.


    "Indeed, he wasn''t boasting. He is indeed a being capable of contending with a Red Dust Immortal! Dong Bailiu has been dealt with by him in such a manner, preferring death to his condition! Even the Late Stage True Immortals or some immensely powerful beings with deep magical power would not be able to defeat Dong Bailiu so cleanly and efficiently."


    The hall masters had never imagined that Yang Ji''s strength would be so formidable.


    Initially, they thought Yang Ji''s strength was at most equivalent to an ordinary True Immortal, but it had reached a level so fearsome it was beyond imagination.


    It was like someone encountering a Qi Refining Trainee on the road, only to suddenly realize that the person''s true identity was an incredibly powerful Red Dust Immortal.


    "Take me to Huang Dao Hall, release the people from Taichu Hall, or else, I''ll crush you to death!" Yang Ji grabbed Dong Bailiu by the neck, lifting him up, and said in a chilling tone. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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    Dong Bailiu struggled fiercely and stammered, unable to speak. All his divine thoughts were restrained, with his life and death hanging on Yang Ji''s whim.


    At this moment, Dong Bailiu felt the terror of Yang Ji, a deep panic welling up inside him as if facing his own hall master.


    "Taichu Hall actually has such a powerful expert. Those sword-like, yet not sword-like, radiant wings on his back are incredibly strong, actually able to restrain a Red Dust Immortal. Interesting, interesting, I want to see how Ancestral Saint Hall will deal with this situation," divine thoughts from all directions converged, masters of other hall mouths were all watching everything unfold.


    "The master of Ancestral Saint Hall is at the Peak of True Immortality, and Huang Dao is also a Supreme Genius who hasn''t appeared in a millennium. I wonder if this person can cope. If it''s just relying on a Magical Treasure, it might be somewhat difficult," voiced a Red Dust Immortal.


    "Ancestral Saint Hall has always been domineering, but today, someone even tougher has arrived. This is going to be an interesting show," said a Red Dust Immortal, watching the scene with great interest.


    "It would be nice if he could truly overturn Ancestral Saint Hall."


    "Hehe, if he really can overturn Ancestral Saint Hall, then I will support him as the next Alliance Leader," said another exchange among the Red Dust Immortals.


    "Master, something is wrong. Someone is attacking us from below and has suppressed Dong Bailiu!" the vice-master of Huang Dao Hall urgently stepped into the hall, reporting. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire


    "What? Who dares to be so bold?" Huang Dao was startled, then his eyes brimmed with intense murderous intent, and with a wave of his hand in the air, the scene outside the hall appeared before him.


    "The one suppressing Dong Bailiu is from Taichu Hall. He has gathered a crowd from other hall mouths and forced his way up," said the vice-master.


    "A person from Taichu Hall, a Five Tribulations Immortal?" Huang Dao frowned deeply.


    "Master, do you think this person could be the one who took Bai Bi''s virginity?" asked the vice-master darkly.


    "Hmph!" With a surge of killing intent, Huang Dao sneered coldly, and in a flash, disappeared from inside the hall.

 Chapter 264 Solo Challenge the Ancestral Saint Hall

    "Courting death, release Dong Bailiu immediately!"


    The intense battle here clearly startled others; space tore apart, heaven and earth thundered, and twelve Red Dust Immortals from the Ancestral Saint Hall arrived in an instant.


    The power of the Ancestral Saint Hall was indeed formidable, truly deserving of a place among the top ten factions within the more than five thousand branches of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    Right behind them, two streaks of light descended before the great hall.


    "Brother Luo, that one is Huang Dao!" Meng He immediately sent a voice transmission to Yang Ji upon the arrival of those two.


    Yang Ji glanced over and saw that Huang Dao was a young man, strikingly handsome, with a pair of eternal and unchanging eyes that emanated an overwhelming authority akin to a Saint King. He stood quietly in the void, making no movements, yet he conveyed a feeling that the world would turn upside down, and the wind and clouds would change colors at his slightest gesture.


    "Huang Dao is extremely powerful, a peerless genius of the Holy Race. Although only at the early stage of True Immortal, he can battle peak True Immortals, truly formidable!" Meng He transmitted with a serious voice.


    "Oh?" Yang Ji was slightly surprised. Just as he prepared to take a closer look, Huang Dao''s gaze fell upon him. In an instant, a shockingly strong will invaded his body, attempting to probe every inch of his flesh and vitality.


    Yang Ji sneered coldly and with a mere shudder of his body, that will was crushed into oblivion.


    "Hmm?" Huang Dao''s gaze darkened, his expression turning two shades colder.


    "Boy, no matter which hall you hail from, you dare to trespass into our Ancestral Saint Hall and capture our people, you''re truly seeking death!"


    A Late Stage True Immortal expert stood out, this person had golden hair and wore golden robes that shimmered with golden light, embroidered with ancient Holy Race patterns, and sported a large golden ring on his hand.


    This man clearly held great authority, his aura far more intense than the other Red Dust Immortals. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This person is the Lord of the Sanctuary of Radiance, one of the five great halls under the Holy Race''s Hall!" Meng He promptly transmitted.


    As his words fell, the Lord of the Sanctuary of Radiance had already initiated a lethal attack, charging towards Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji''s eyes turned cold and with a flash of the Wings of Time-Space behind him, he appeared in the void in a blink of an eye.


    With all his strength absorbing the Evil Qi from the Supreme Evil Crystal, he had turned into a veritable evil god. With a mere slap, bang, the Lord of the Sanctuary of Radiance transformed into a mist of blood, from which angry and fearful howls emerged as he attempted to regenerate. But Yang Ji wouldn''t give him the chance.


    "Trying to reconstitute your body? Not so simple," he said.


    In the blink of an eye, Yang Ji had thoroughly sealed him within the Time Tower.


    Although the Time Tower was just a Semi-Immortal Instrument, it was crafted by the Time-Space Elder and comparable to an Innate Supreme Treasure in power, making the sealing of a non-aberration Red Dust Immortal an easy feat.


    "Sanctuary of Radiance Lord!"


    At this time, the Red Dust Immortals of the Ancestral Saint Hall screamed in rage, including Huang Dao, who was shocked. A wave of anger surged from their hearts.


    Without a sound, in just a few words, a Late Stage True Immortal powerful expert was suppressed by Yang Ji in the flick of a hand.


    They hadn''t even had time to react, it was so fast it was unbelievable, what unimaginable technique was this?


    "You, are courting death!"


    Huang Dao roared angrily, without holding back whatsoever, unleashing ten terrifying Immortal Dao Laws, driving a powerful Immortal Technique of the Holy Race with one palm strike, and a shadow of a Saint King appeared in the sky. This Saint King in armor, once manifest, filled the void with a murderous aura.


    Huang Dao, as a genius of the Holy Race, had slain ten Dao Calamities, his first move not even involving Magical Treasures yet so powerful.


    Far surpassing other Red Dust Immortals, truly a genius among geniuses, one could imagine that he too could slay above his level. In the Tribulation Immortal Realm, he might also emulate Yang Ji in slaying a True Immortal!


    As Huang Dao displayed his ultimate technique, his entire being expanded and swelled, appearing like an ancient Immortal King, seemingly merging into one with the shadow of the Saint King.


    "To have slain ten Dao Calamities, you do have the capital to be arrogant," Yang Ji stood unmoving, his voice coolly detached, "But let me show you what truly defines genius."


    Yang Ji extended his hand and hammered it down with several Immortal Dao Laws, driving the Primordial Annihilation. The enormous palm imprint obliterated the shadow of the Saint King instantaneously, everything annihilated, turning into nothingness.


    "What? Eighteen Great Dao, you''ve actually slain eighteen Dao Calamities?" Huang Dao''s heart shook like a tempest, never expecting the man before him to become so terrifying in an instant.


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    "He, he actually slew eighteen Dao Calamities?" The watching crowd bit their tongues, clearly stunned as well, their bodies trembling slightly.


    They knew what this sort of genius signified.


    It was too terrifying.


    Regaining their senses, the various hall masters were ecstatic internally. The stronger Yang Ji was, the more likely he could deal with the Ancestral Saint Hall, and they felt an excited thrill at the prospect of seeing the Ancestral Saint Hall suffer.


    "Hand over the people from my Taichu Hall, or you will all die!" After Yang Ji blasted Huang Dao away, his whole body emanated explosive energy like the sea and the sky. With a slight sway, the entire arena was filled with his shadows. Now unveiling his true strength, he was terrifyingly powerful. He reached out with a great hand, and the complexions of several Red Dust Immortals from the Ancestral Saint Hall changed. Each was struck by a palm, and they spat out blood with a retch.


    Yang Ji did not hesitate, suppressing them all with a flick of his hand and sending them into the Time Tower.

 Chapter 264 One-on-One Challenge at the Ancestral Saint Hall_2

    He was now determined to suppress the people of the Ancestral Saint Hall, to prevent them from becoming desperate and harming Bai Bi and the others.


    "You, how dare you!"


    The Deputy Hall Master, Saint Radiance, who had just arrived, was shocked by this scene. He had not expected Yang Ji to have such an overwhelming advantage. At this moment, it seemed that they were not facing a Five Tribulations Immortal but rather a Heavenly Immortal-level powerhouse, the kind of pressure only such an eminent figure could exert.


    As the Deputy Hall Master, Saint Radiance was also an extraordinary person, at the peak of True Immortal cultivation. He instantly moved, and a set of golden battle armor came together around his body. Pieces of armor appeared around his waist, and a massive Fangtian Halberd materialized in his hands. As soon as the Fangtian Halberd appeared, golden fighting aura permeated the surroundings.


    This was actually an Immortal Artifact, and moreover, a very powerful one.


    The Fangtian Halberd was shrouded in a fierce aura; within it seemed to be billions of souls entwined. It was unclear how many creatures it had killed, but a slight tremor from it would bring forth the taste of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood between Heaven and Earth.


    The ambiance of mountains of corpses and seas of blood spread throughout the land.


    This was the might revealed by the great halberd, showcasing the terrifying battle achievements of its master.


    "Saint King Halberd!"


    Saint Radiance swung the great halberd as if to rend the heavens and earth, turning strands of killing intent into spatial rifts that swept towards Yang Ji. Instantly, the ambiance of mountains of corpses and seas of blood expanded, filling the cosmos and crowding the universe. It seemed about to burst apart Heaven and Earth, leaving no place to hide.


    Yang Ji, with a backhanded Destruction Hand Seal, directly struck the edge of the "Saint King Halberd," counteracting the might of the Immortal Artifact with his physical body.


    The aura of mountains of corpses and seas of blood was suppressed by his power, disintegrating and vanishing, as a peaceful and righteous energy rippled throughout Heaven and Earth.


    "He actually blocked the edge of an Immortal Artifact with his physical body."


    "Using his physical body to contend with the edge of an Immortal Artifact, what kind of body is this? His physical body is so powerful?" Some Red Dust Immortals who witnessed this scene couldn''t help but have their pupils sharply contract.


    "I don''t care if you''ve slain eighteen or eighty Dao Calamities, I will kill, kill, kill, kill!" Huang Dao charged forward, his fighting spirit growing even more fervent, "I am of the Saint King Bloodline, noble and incomparable, not to be desecrated!"


    As he spoke, another Immortal Artifact appeared in his hand¡ªa golden sword without a single pattern, entirely sleek, except for a strange gleam flowing along the edge. With a mere vibration, the edge shot out, sweeping up a wave of Immortal Aura.


    The aura of this sword was always at the center.


    "Saint King Sword, the supreme monarch, the glory of the Saint King!" Holding the "Saint King Sword," an Immortal Artifact of enormous battle prowess, Huang Dao saw his strength and the artifact''s power merge as one, his power climbing step by step, nearly equivalent to the combined strength of ten ordinary Red Dust Immortals.


    The power of an Immortal Artifact was far more formidable than that of an ordinary Red Dust Immortal.


    And Huang Dao''s own strength far surpassed that of an ordinary Red Dust Immortal; their combined forces were terrifying to an extreme extent.


    That was why he possessed such a powerful fighting spirit and such arrogant capital.


    The Saint King Sword tore through Yang Ji''s protective Dao aura and directly struck towards the top of his head.


    The sharp Sword Qi, like the force of the sun and moon, was unstoppable.


    The sword that was slicing at Yang Ji''s forehead didn''t even produce a mark or a spark, and after a moment of stupor, it was revealed to be just an afterimage.


    "It''s useless. Although your Immortal Artifacts are powerful, they can''t harm me." Yang Ji reached out to catch both the "Saint King Halberd" and the "Saint King Sword," realizing the tremendous power of these two Immortal Artifacts, the craftsmanship far more exquisite than those sold in the Myriad Realms Tower.


    "Too arrogant, actually trying to seize my Immortal Artifact. The Saint King Sword has been cultivated with my heart''s blood for ten thousand years, already fused with my flesh and blood, and the Artifact Spirit has become my clone. Your attempt to take it is a delusional fantasy."


    Huang Dao''s great sword slashed again, piercing towards Yang Ji''s most vulnerable parts of his eyes with concentrated edge.


    Yet Yang Ji merely sneered. As the sword neared, he suddenly dodged to the side by employing the Wings of Time-Space, then, unleashing the power of twenty Dao Principles, he displayed his terrifying strength. With one grasp, he caught the great sword, then shook and tore it away.


    Huang Dao''s entire arm, holding the sword, was ripped off, and the Saint King Sword fell into his hands.


    "Ah!"


    Huang Dao let out an earth-shattering howl. The pain of a severed arm and the loss of an Immortal Artifact drove him into complete frenzy, unable to contain the mad fighting spirit of the Saint King Bloodline surging in his veins.


    "You, you dare to tear off my arm and take my Saint King Sword!"


    Huang Dao howled furiously, and suddenly he displayed an even more formidable Great Immortal Technique. Flames blazed furiously upon his body as the Saint King''s apparition condensed once again above him, this time much clearer, as if a real Saint King from the Immortal Realm had descended to the mortal world.


    That Saint King seemed to vaguely transform into his avatar.


    Crack, crack, his severed arm regrew, stronger than before.


    The Saint King Sword, taken away by Yang Ji, trembled violently, emitting roars and wails as if billions of beings were issuing the most intense cry of their lives, struggling to break free from Yang Ji''s suppressive control.


    Simultaneously, with a cold expression, Huang Dao in perfect sync with his Clone Technique, "Saint King Sage," struck at Yang Ji with "Saint King''s Sanction."


    As "Saint King''s Sanction" was launched, it exploded mid-air, transforming into a sky full of Saint Radiance. The golden-hued Saint Radiance furiously surged towards Yang Ji.


    The Saint Radiance bombarded Yang Ji, immediately dispersing the protective Dao Qi around him, cracks appearing on his body, the Primordial Spirit beginning to disintegrate, and even the Saint King Sword in his hand started to slip, threatening to return to its rightful owner.


    Huang Dao stood his ground, launching Saint King''s Sanction, while the several Red Dust Immortals swirling around him formed an Immortal Formation, which suddenly changed, each one transforming into something resembling Magical Treasures or blade leaves of armor, attaching themselves to Huang Dao''s body.


    This was an odd Immortal Technique, the True Immortal Transforming Armor.


    Just think, suddenly gaining a suit of armor, and each piece of this armor was a transformed Red Dust Immortal; how formidable would the strength of this armor be?


    With the armor on, Huang Dao''s strength increased once again, his entire body now protected by a thick layer of Battle Armor. The Saint King Sword even slipped out of Yang Ji''s hand and flew back into his grasp.


    "Impressive, this Saint King''s Sanction, truly extraordinary!" Yang Ji''s expression darkened, yet he was not at all flustered.


    Seizing the chance while Yang Ji was injured, another strike of Saint Radiance was launched, the Saint King Halberd trembling as it executed another ferocious Great Immortal Technique, also aiming at Yang Ji.


    The two peerless masters joined forces in their attack, determined to kill Yang Ji.


    "Hmph! Destruction!" Suddenly, Yang Ji lifted his gaze, and with one palm, the Destruction Hand Seal, he instantly shattered Saint Radiance''s attack. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "How is this possible? How did he resist my attack!" Saint Radiance seemed somewhat incredulous, for his move, like the Saint King''s Sanction, was a Great Immortal Technique of terrifying might.


    "Nothing is impossible!" Yang Ji''s palm thundered forward, sending Saint Radiance flying.


    "This is? Twenty-two Dao Principles? You, monster!" Saint Radiance suddenly went into a frenzy.


    "Twenty-two Dao Principles, I''ll kill them all the same!" Huang Dao became more and more arrogant as his body leapt into the air with a strike of the Saint King Sword, even causing Yang Ji''s Destruction Hand Seal to crack.


    Embued with the strength of many Red Dust Immortals, he was truly formidable!


    "I too shall kill!" Saint Radiance, driven to madness, executed another lethal move once again.


    However, Yang Ji activated the Wings of Time-Space and suddenly vanished from the spot.


    With his disappearance, Huang Dao''s ultimate technique, the Saint King''s Sanction, and Saint Radiance''s Immortal Technique collided with each other; it was as if the two of them were forcefully clashing against one another.


    "Not good."


    Huang Dao''s complexion changed and he immediately retracted his Saint King''s Sanction inward.


    He had cultivated this Great Immortal Technique to the point where he could control it with ease; with a slight intention, he could fully withdraw it.


    "This person is truly formidable, remaining calm and collected under such a siege!"


    "The potential he''s shown is what''s truly terrifying, twenty-two Dao Principles!"


    A crowd of Red Dust Immortals were astonished.

 Chapter 265 Master of the Ancestral Saint Hall, Prophetic Fish

    "Think you can dodge? Die!" Huang Dao bellowed, the five pieces of Red Dust Immortal Armor on his body trembled violently, with each wave of power stronger than the last.


    It has to be said that Huang Dao is truly a genius among geniuses, with unparalleled comprehension. He has perfected a Great Immortal Technique.


    Moreover, he has slain ten Dao Calamities. With his True Immortal Early Stage realm, when he fully channeled the power of True Immortal Law, the might he unleashed was earth-shattering.


    The reason the sons of Dao are so powerful is that they can merge with the Great Dao''s mysteries and wield the terrifying power of Dao Principles.


    With such a character making a move, it''s not just a simple "fire" but the horrifying combination of wind, rain, thunder, and fire from various Dao''s mysteries, all fused together. The erupted power is as if they''ve created their own Great Dao.


    What''s more, he draws strength from five Red Dust Immortals, making him fearless and completely undaunted by Yang Ji, a Five Tribulations Immortal with twenty-two Great Daos at his disposal.


    Beside them, Saint Radiance, who has slain three Dao Calamities and is at the True Immortal Peak, also joined in the attack.


    Yang Ji too felt a hint of pressure at that moment.


    However, it was merely a hint of pressure. He sneered coldly and descended again, his Wings of Time-Space flickered behind him as he appeared in front of Saint Radiance. With a palm imbued with the power of Primordial Annihilation, containing the hidden Life Mark, he slammed down fiercely.


    This palm attack, based on his strongest offensive move "Primordial Annihilation," not only fused the power of twenty-two Great Dao Laws but also concealed the potency of "Life Mark," making it infinitely powerful.


    The ripples of Great Destruction, carrying immense force, spread out, causing cracks to form in Saint Radiance''s Golden Battle Armor. The Saint King Halberd also buzzed vibrantly, seemingly on the brink of destruction.


    "What?"


    Saint Radiance was shocked, with all his hairs standing on end; he couldn''t believe the person before him had unleashed power even more terrifying than before, seemingly boundless and never revealing his limit.


    The palm of destruction shattered his battle armor, and the Saint King Halberd was knocked away. In an instant, Saint Radiance was reduced to a mist of blood.


    "Be suppressed!" Yang Ji waved his hand, and within a breath''s time, a gigantic phantom hand materialized, viciously reaching out to capture and seal Saint Radiance.


    "Think you can suppress me? Not so easy!" Within the mist of blood, Saint Radiance swallowed a "Great Restoration Pill." Flesh and body instantly reformed, and in a flash, he was whole again. The Saint King Halberd flew back to him, morphing into a strong Saint Light that enveloped Saint Radiance. Immediately afterward, a Golden Armor crystallized on him.


    Suddenly, his power, just like Huang Dao''s, climbed dramatically, reaching an incredibly terrifying level.


    "This Immortal Technique of the Holy Race is indeed wonderful, not only can a person transform into armor and attach it to themselves, leveraging its power, but Magical Treasures can also transform into armor, endowing it with great strength." Yang Ji watched this scene intently, and couldn''t help but ponder.


    "Immortal''s Transforming Armor! Divine Weapon''s Armor! Such Immortal Techniques are indeed extraordinary. In the Immortal Realm, many Sects Masters and Ancients Elders possess them. These Immortal Techniques can draw upon the strength of each Disciple. Just think about it, if a Sect''s entire Disciples'' powers were boosted upon one person, how formidable would that be? Virtually all invaders would be repelled. Therefore, many Immortal Realm Sects would establish Dao Grounds and recruit numerous Disciples. The stronger the Sect, the more confidence and assurance the Dao Ancestor has," the Immortal Elder explained.


    "So that''s how it is! No wonder those Sects work so hard to cultivate talented Disciples; could it be they all have such methods up their sleeves?" Yang Ji suddenly thought of the Ten Great Dao Sects.


    "They do! However, such methods are rarely seen in a hundred thousand years. Once they are used, it usually signifies that the Sect is in grave danger," the Immortal Elder said.


    Yang Ji nodded, their exchange was but an instant.


    He kept part of his mind on controlling the phantom hand as it continued to grasp toward Saint Radiance.


    Damn it!


    Saint Radiance was furious. He had just been blasted by Yang Ji''s palm, severely draining his vitality. Now, after swallowing a "Great Restoration Pill," he was fully revived.


    He raised a hand, and a point of Saint Light shot out, exploding Yang Ji''s phantom handprint.


    Over there, Huang Dao''s expression was icy. With the Saint King Sword raised vertically, he executed a sword technique that caused blades of energy to emanate from his entire body. It seemed as if any attack from Yang Ji would be met with his fierce counterattack and slash.


    "You whelps from the Taichu Hall, all you know is how to rely on a pair of wings to dodge. If you have real skills, fight me head-on. I''ll surely tear you to pieces and turn you to pus and blood," Huang Dao roared.


    "Whelps? If my master, Luo Xiong, hears you speak so disrespectfully of his esteem, he would tear you to shreds. Good, you''ve got decent Spiritual Root, so I''ll refine you into a Legal Body and offer it to my cheap master." S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Ji sneered inwardly, pulling him over, "As you wish!"


    "Die!"


    Huang Dao moved, and the Red Dust Immortal Armor on his body vibrated sharply. In sync with his sword move, it resonated, and the Saint King Sword unleashed powerful Sword Qi in one thrust.


    This thrust was powerful enough to split the universe and pierce the skies.


    "Good, let''s see how powerful your Saint King Sword really is!" Yang Ji extended a hand to grasp the blade. The Saint King Sword pierced his palm, but not a drop of blood flowed, nor did it pierce through the back of his hand.


    The entire sword was caught within the world in his palm.


    "World in the Palm? You dare show off such a petty trick before me! Watch as my sword blasts your world apart and severs your fingers!" Huang Dao said coldly, stirring his sword, attempting to shatter Yang Ji''s palm world.

 Chapter 265 Master of the Ancestral Saint Hall, Prophetic Fish_2

    However, he found that no matter what, he could not stir it, even if he burst forth with ten times the ferocity of power, it only turned half a sword body, like an old ox pushing a millstone.


    Hmm?


    Huang Dao suddenly revealed a look of solemnity.


    "It seems I have disappointed you!" Yang Ji grasped the Saint King Sword in hand, a smile appearing on his face.


    His Inner World was not merely a simple Inner World, within it was the internal space of the Time Tower. Once Time Imprisonment was executed, all things could be imprisoned. The fact that Huang Dao could still slowly rotate the sword body surprised him, truly worthy of being a genius.


    The moves Yang Ji just made were indeed probing, planning before acting, not yet unleashing his most deadly trump card.


    Now, having tested out their true strengths, he no longer held back, his palm suddenly turned, and a massive force harshly pulled at the Saint King Sword, striving to draw it into the inner space.


    "Old wretch! Dream on taking my Saint King Sword, today you will die here!" Huang Dao''s body manifested strange phenomena. The Battle Armor stirred again, attempting to pull out the Saint King Sword and execute a peerless sword technique.


    "World Hammer!"


    Yang Ji''s expression was completely unfazed. His Inner World condensed into a hammer, brutally smashing into the Saint King Sword.


    Bang!


    The Saint King Sword shook violently, trembling incessantly, as if the Artifact Spirit itself was nearly shattered by the impact, letting out wails of agony.


    This move by Yang Ji, condensing the Inner World into forms like "World Seal," "Heaven and Earth Seal," "World Hammer" to attack, had been used previously, but this time it was particularly terrifying.


    Because by this time, his Inner World had reached a frightening level. Within the Time Bubble, after tens of thousands of years of Cultivation, the Immortal Peach Tree had long expanded the Inner World to an unimaginable breadth of over six hundred thousand miles.


    And its sturdiness was comparable to metal and stone, refined to an extreme degree, entirely shaping it in the direction of the three thousand Great Worlds.


    Now condensed into a small "World Hammer," it was practically comparable to an Immortal Artifact. With one brutal shake, even the Saint King Sword was hardly able to bear it.


    "This is, Inner World? Why is your Inner World so powerful?" Huang Dao finally showed concern, his eyes flashing with unparalleled shock.


    "You also know what terror is! Saint King Sword, Immortal Artifact or not, will likewise be seized by me. Today, none of you shall escape!" Yang Ji showed no mercy, his great hand holding the World Hammer smashed down again. The Saint King Sword buzzed, trembling into a phantom, the Spiritual Artifact already severely damaged.


    This tremendous force transmitted out, and Huang Dao could no longer hold onto the Saint King Sword. It slipped from his grasp, snatched up by the Time Tower and suppressed within.


    "My Saint King Sword!"


    Huang Dao spurted out a mouthful of fresh blood. With those two strikes, he felt his body completely lose connection with the Saint King Sword. From that moment on, he had thoroughly lost this Immortal Artifact and could never recover it.


    He was nearly driven to madness. Although he was a peerless genius who early on reached the realm of the Red Dust Immortal, his Cultivation still relied on the Saint King Sword to be fully manifested.


    One must know, even the least of Immortal Artifacts are equivalent to ten Red Dust Immortals. Now that he had lost the Saint King Sword, his strength was reduced by more than half.


    Immediately, his aura dwindled.


    Although he raged, strength was strength, it would not double due to his fury. Having lost the Immortal Artifact, hysterics were futile.


    At this moment, he finally knew fear, pulling away with a face full of terror.


    Yang Ji''s gaze swept across, but he did not immediately give chase, instead, he attacked Saint Radiance.


    Besides the hidden "Destiny," "Infinity," "True Rigidity," and other five types of Great Dao, he could now be said to be firing on all cylinders, displaying his full might.


    Using the power of the World Force, wrapped in endless True Immortal Laws, he formed a vast hand that reached out. The sky shattered, and the earth cracked, sun and moon lost their light.


    Saint Radiance jumped in fright. The large hand hadn''t even come close to his body, yet the blood within him began to churn, and he vomited a mouthful of fresh blood that emerged from all his orifices.


    "How dare you bully me so!" Saint Radiance, although shocked by Yang Ji''s strength, showed no weakness. Empowered by the Saint King Halberd, his entire body radiated a golden War God-like brilliance. He secretly swallowed a "Saint Pill," his Cultivation soaring, aura surging, and with a punch, golden runes appeared on his fist. Those ancient and weathered runes manifested the unique patterns of the Holy Race.


    Within those patterns, it seemed as though he connected to some great personality within the Immortal Realm, and a huge force descended from within his body.


    "Saint King Fist!"


    Saint Radiance threw a punch.


    The large hand that Yang Ji had manifested gently lifted and completely crushed it.


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    Saint Radiance, having failed to land a punch, was taken aback and hurriedly retreated, shamelessly attempting to escape.


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    He knew that even with the "Saint Pill" consumed, the "Saint King Halberd" empowered, and the "Saint King Fist" executed, he couldn''t withstand a single strike, and realized that the person before him had become invincible.


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    "In my hands, no defeated foe can escape!" Yang Ji''s Wings of Time-Space flashed behind him, instantly catching up to Saint Radiance. With a palm infused with World Force, True Immortal Law, and Great Destruction, he slammed fiercely into Saint Radiance''s back.


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    With a booming explosion, Saint Radiance was blasted apart, and the "Saint King Halberd" that had been covering him also fell off.


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    Yang Ji, with a backhanded motion, collected it into the Time Tower, leaving it to be suppressed by Bai Ziqi.


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    As for Saint Radiance''s blood mist, Yang Ji did not let it go; he grasped it and squeezed savagely until it was half dead before finally sealing it.


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    At this moment, Huang Dao''s expression changed as he prepared to rush into the hall first and take Bai Bi and the others hostage.


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    Yang Ji had been keeping watch over everything around him and wouldn''t let him succeed.


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    The Wings of Time-Space vibrated, and he instantly caught up with Huang Dao inside the hall. With a palm, he blasted him out like a cannonball, exploding into a cloud of blood mist in the external world.


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    "Fellow Daoist, please show mercy!" Strands of golden energy flowed from the Sky Firmament, and in the blink of an eye, transformed into an elder dressed in golden robes, exuding an aura of strength and dominance.


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    "It''s the Hall Master!"


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    "The Hall Master has returned!"


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    "Cheng Bailou has actually come back, interesting, very interesting!"


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    "Hall Master! This person has caused great disturbance in our Ancestral Saint Hall, injuring and suppressing many of our members. Please, Hall Master, take action and eradicate him," a member of the Ancestral Saint Hall immediately said.


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    "Enough! I am already aware of all that has transpired. The other party is from Taichu Hall; guests should be treated with courtesy. How could you act so rashly? Truly lacking in manners!" Cheng Bailou reprimanded, then bowing to Yang Ji: "Fellow Luo, for Taichu Hall to produce such a distinguished individual is truly remarkable. I am aware of your intentions. How about we sit down and talk?"


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    As he spoke, a thunderous sound roared, and two colossal Golden Thrones ascended in the void.


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    Cheng Bailou moved and took his seat, then pointing to the other massive Golden Throne, he said, "Fellow Luo, please take a seat."


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    "Hmm? What''s Cheng Bailou up to? I''ve never seen him treat anyone with such courtesy before, even offering the Golden Throne. This is quite rare!"


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    "Yes, it''s strange! He''s not one to suffer losses easily. I thought he would use a lethal move as soon as he arrived?"


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    "I thought the same. It''s unexpected that he''s being so polite. What act is he playing?"


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    The various Hall Masters watching from all sides began to voice their surprise and skepticism, unable to fathom or discern the situation.


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    Such deference was out of character for the Ancestral Saint Hall, as well as for Cheng Bailou himself.


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    Yang Ji glanced at the two people above his head, a trace of peculiarity flickering across his expression. After a moment''s hesitation, he too took a seat.


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    "Hehe, I deeply apologize for the issues with Taichu Hall. I will immediately order the release of Hall Master Bai and the others," Cheng Bailou said to Yang Ji with utmost politeness and a broad smile.


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    "..." The Red Dust Immortals were all the more astonished. When was this man ever so easygoing? Could it be that after witnessing Yang Ji''s displayed strength, he had become frightened?


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    "Hall Master, we cannot release them. Kill them all!" Suddenly, Huang Dao, who had regained his form, cried out.


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    "Shut up!" Cheng Bailou''s eyes twitched as he glared fiercely.


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    "..." Huang Dao was taken aback.


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    "Is your prophecy really accurate?" Cheng Bailou, not paying him much attention, was now secretly frowning, communicating with someone through a secret transmission.


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    "I am the Prophetic Fish, you must believe my prophecy. If you become enemies with this person, you will meet a very miserable end!" A childish voice emanated from within Cheng Bailou, sending shivers down his spine.


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    "Hehe, Fellow Daoist, please enjoy the tea!" Turning back to Yang Ji, the smile on Cheng Bailou''s face deepened even further.


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 Chapter 266 Terrifying Luo Xiong? The Trade with Prophetic Fish

    "Cheng Bailou actually took out the precious Sacred Spirit Tea?" The watching hall masters were greatly surprised, unable to believe it, wondering which wire had Cheng Bailou crossed incorrectly?


    "The Golden Throne, Sacred Spirit Tea! These two are the highest etiquette of the Holy Race when receiving guests. What on earth is going on with Cheng Bailou?" The crowd was astonished and began to speculate.


    Even Huang Dao and the others were dumbfounded, not understanding why their hall master was being so polite to this person, who was practically bullying them by showing up uninvited.


    With Cheng Bailou''s level of cultivation, he naturally sensed the whispers and emotional fluctuations of the people around him. He looked at the damaged palace and the grievously weakened people of the Ancestral Saint Hall, and couldn''t help frowning again, confirming, "Are you sure your prophecy is correct?"


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    "Definitely correct!" the Prophetic Fish said in a milky voice.


    "Definitely correct?"


    "Definitely correct! Don''t you believe me anymore?"


    "No, no, no! It''s just that important matters need to be asked three times!" Cheng Bailou shook his head and said, "I possess the ''God-annihilating Talisman'' and a one-time forbidden magical treasure ''Fallen Spear,'' both of which are powerful enough to kill a Heavenly Immortal. Additionally, I have the ''Saint King''s Crown,'' which allows me to truly borrow the Saint King''s power, enough to kill the strongest at the peak of Heavenly Immortal. These are my ultimate power cards. So, you''re saying, with all these methods, I can''t take him down?"


    "Can''t take him down, can''t take him down!" The Prophetic Fish, like a brocade koi, leisurely swam around in Cheng Bailou''s Inner World. It also peered at Yang Ji once more through the Mystical Light Mirror. Underneath its clear fish eyes, a hint of doubt appeared, "I don''t know what it is, but looking at him, I always feel as if I am seeing the greatest terror in the world. So, you better not make a move against him!"


    "The greatest terror in the world?" Cheng Bailou was shocked inside, "You''re saying this guy is the greatest terror in the world?"


    He hurriedly asked again, "Is he a future terror, or a terror now?"


    "Now! Just looking at his current appearance, a shiver of dread rises in my heart," the Prophetic Fish stared at Yang Ji, feeling somewhat afraid.


    "A current terror?" Cheng Bailou was very puzzled and frowned, "Could he be the Ancestor of Origin in disguise, here to play among mortals?"


    That thought had barely arisen when he suddenly felt a jolt in his heart and couldn''t help but stealthily glance at Yang Ji, who was so nonchalant. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I don''t know, but you better not touch him!" the Prophetic Fish said solemnly, "The oppression it brings me is a billion times stronger than the Saint King!"


    "What? A billion times stronger!" Cheng Bailou truly bit his tongue, and nearly spit out a mouthful of tea.


    Who was the Saint King?


    He was the supreme being who founded the Holy Realm, strong enough to contend with Divine Realm, Buddha Realm, Demon Realm, Underworld Realm, Spirit Realm, Dragon Realm, and other major realms¡ªa supremely powerful Dominator, among the oldest of creatures.


    It was hard to imagine anything existing that could be a billion times stronger than a Dominator.


    No! Even the legendary Ancestor of Origin didn''t qualify.


    Cheng Bailou felt the Prophetic Fish had lost its mind, but when he looked at Yang Ji, he still became three times more serious.


    After all, the Prophetic Fish had been with him for so many years, helping him seek good fortune and avoid disaster without a single mistake. It was why his journey in cultivation had been so smooth.


    He couldn''t dismiss the words of the Prophetic Fish!


    "What the hell is Cheng Bailou doing? His face is all red," the hall masters wondered, looking at this scene.


    "Prophetic Fish?" Yang Ji, noting Cheng Bailou''s reaction, had a thought. Using Golden Finger to see the conversation between the man and the fish, he couldn''t help but wonder, "The pressure my appearance puts on it is a billion times stronger than the Saint King? My current appearance is supposed to be Luo... supposed to be my cheap master."


    Now he was feeling a bit spooked!


    Could the Prophetic Fish see something that even his Golden Finger couldn''t?


    Yang Ji quickly asked the Rail Wooden Box for advice, "Senior, have you ever heard of the Prophetic Fish?"


    "Why do you suddenly ask?" Rail Wooden Box was curious.


    "There''s a Prophetic Fish in his Inner World!" Yang Ji explained.


    "What? He has a Prophetic Fish inside him?" Rail Wooden Box exploded with excitement, exclaiming, "Steal it, steal it, that''s a real treasure. The Prophetic Fish is outstanding; it''s a creature that has emerged from the ''prophecy'' pathway, like a magical treasure but not a magical treasure. It can foresee the future and seek good fortune and avoid disaster, bringing limitless benefits!"


    "Such creatures are born with an unlimited lifespan and are truly blessed by heaven and earth!"


    "I''ve only seen this fish in the Immortal Realm Jade Pool. Those Empress Mothers are so extravagant, they even use it as a decorative fish!"


    "Are you saying there''s one on the guy before us?" Rail Wooden Box suppressed his excitement.


    "There is one!" Yang Ji nodded.


    "Find a way to get it over here, the Prophetic Fish will be very useful! Have it predict your future opportunities," the Rail Wooden Box said with a sly grin.


    "The little fish is that amazing? Boss, snatch it and let it predict my future path of cultivation!" Buddha Child grinned and laughed.


    "Let''s see what the Ancestral Saint Hall hall master has to say first!" Yang Ji was keener than anyone to get his hands on it; because the Prophetic Fish had spoken of something that shocked him, he must clarify it.


    "Fellow Daoist, enjoy the tea!" Cheng Bailou smiled, conjured a great hand, and personally poured a cup of Sacred Spirit Tea for Yang Ji.


    "You flatter me, hall master!" Seeing Cheng Bailou doing so, Yang Ji did not want to snub him and smiled as he picked up the cup.


    After sipping the tea, just as Yang Ji was about to speak about the matter of Taichu Hall, Cheng Bailou clapped his hands and said, "Bring out the people from Taichu Hall!"

 Chapter 266 Terrifying Luo Xiong? Deal with the Prophetic Fish_2

    "Hall Master! The people have been brought here!" Another Late Stage True Immortal Vice Hall Master of the Ancestral Saint Hall had brought out Taichu Hall''s Bai Gong and Bai Bi.


    Yang Ji''s gaze swept over them and found that they were unharmed, merely a bit downcast, and immediately felt much relieved.


    "Haha, congratulations to Hall Master Bai on regaining your freedom!"


    "Congratulations to Hall Master Bai!"


    "This is..." Bai Gong and Bai Bi were bewildered at the scene before them. How did several hundred hall masters appear all at once?


    As someone who had managed a branch of the alliance for many years, Bai Gong was an experienced individual. He immediately guessed the possible reason, bowed deeply with tears of gratitude, "Thank you all for your righteous intervention; I, Bai, am endlessly grateful!"


    "We don''t have that kind of ability, it''s all thanks to your people from Taichu Hall!" Meng He and the others said with a smile, gesturing for Bai Gong to look towards the sky.


    "This..." Upon looking up, Bai Gong saw two enormous Golden Thrones in the void. He recognized Cheng Bailou on the left one, the Hall Master of the Ancestral Saint Hall, but the one on the right was unfamiliar to him. To be seated opposite Cheng Bailou and treated with a Golden Throne¡ªsuch a status must be extraordinary... Wait, all thanks to my people from Taichu Hall?


    They meant this was someone from my Taichu Hall?


    Yang Ji, seeing the kind-hearted elder, couldn''t help but smile, "Hall Master, Miss! Are you both alright?"


    "Hall... Hall Master?" Bai Gong hesitated in his mind, not daring to respond. He could only nod dumbly.


    "Grandfather, that seems to be him... Look at his fortunes." Bai Bi''s eyes moved, and upon catching Yang Ji''s smile, she quietly used her ability to divine fortunes.


    She didn''t realize until she saw, but upon looking, a huge surprise greeted her.


    "This... These two or three strands of fortune, they belong to that guy!" Bai Gong, holding his white beard, suddenly felt a shock of joy, and the motion of stroking his beard became smoother.


    "Hall Master, Miss, please enter my Inner World first!" With a smile, Yang Ji transformed a hand and reached out for Bai Gong and Bai Bi, who did not resist and entered into the Inner World.


    "You came to rescue Bi''er, which gratifies me greatly. It seems that the many resources and Medicine Pills I provided you in the past were not in vain!" Bai Gong said with a face full of satisfaction and a hearty laugh.


    "You should rest a bit, sir. After I''ve dealt with the affairs outside, we''ll drink a few cups together!" said Yang Ji with a laugh.


    "Hahaha, excellent, excellent!" Bai Gong laughed heartily and nodded.


    "Fellow Daoist, I am truly sorry. The people from my Ancestral Saint Hall lacked discretion. We are all from the same Alliance of Commerce, how could we imprison someone just like that? Luckily, no harm was done. Otherwise, I would have dismantled them myself. Come, fellow Daoist, let us drink some tea!" said Cheng Bailou with a smile.


    "Hall Master is too kind!" Yang Ji said, raising his cup.


    Huang Dao''s expression was extremely somber, yet he dared not speak out again, for Cheng Bailou had already strictly warned him.


    "Fellow Daoist, my subordinates are ignorant. If there was any offense, please forgive us, please forgive us!" Cheng Bailou said with a slight smile, exceedingly polite.


    "It is true they were ignorant, seizing people from my Taichu Hall without authorization. However, since the Hall Master has spoken, then I will let them go!" said Yang Ji, with a wave of his hand, throwing out a group of sealed Red Dust Immortals.


    Each one was pale-faced and miserable.


    Seeing their own Hall Master present, their expressions turn fierce, ready to speak out in rage but are preempted by a stern look from Cheng Bailou. The words dying in their throats after two swallows, they couldn''t bring themselves to speak.


    Because they sensed something was off¡ªwhy would their own Hall Master treat such a person with so much courtesy?


    With a sweep of their gaze and seeing Huang Dao''s cold face, they wisely stood aside, looking on resentfully.


    "Hall Master, he took my Saint King Halberd!" Saint Radiance said with a deep voice.


    "Correct, I not only took his Saint King Halberd but also his Saint King Sword!" Yang Ji pointed toward Huang Dao.


    "Fellow Daoist, both the Saint King Halberd and the Saint King Sword are Immortal Artifacts of our Holy Race. You will find little use for them. It is possible that our Saint Immortals will send down punishment. Here, fellow Daoist, I respect you with this cup of tea, as an apology for their behavior," Cheng Bailou said as he lifted his teacup.


    "Do you wish to retrieve the two Immortal Artifacts, Hall Master? That is not impossible..." Yang Ji caressed his teacup, looking faintly at Cheng Bailou, then suddenly transmitted his voice, "I would like to meet with the Hall Master''s Prophetic Fish."


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    "Pfft! You, you..." Cheng Bailou spat out the tea in his mouth, astounded as he stared at Yang Ji. He could hardly believe that the person before him knew his greatest secret.


    In an instant, thoughts of murder, contemplation, and countless ideas raced through his mind.


    Taking a deep breath, Cheng Bailou calmed himself and transmitted back, "How did you know that I have a Prophetic Fish on me?"


    "There''s no need for fellow Daoist to know that! What do you think of my condition? Just a single meeting, and it won''t exceed two hours," Yang Ji transmitted back calmly.


    "Just one meeting?" Cheng Bailou frowned deeply, falling silent for a moment.


    "Is this Luo Daoist asking too much? Otherwise, why would Cheng Bailou have such an expression?"


    "It seems that Cheng Bailou is going to pay a hefty price to get those two Immortal Artifacts back!"


    "Perhaps the situation isn''t as we assume; what kind of terms could surprise Cheng Bailou so much that he spat out his tea?"


    The gathered Red Dust Immortals speculated, each with a contemplative expression.


    "Let me meet him then, I want to see him up close!" the Prophetic Fish was taken aback when Yang Ji mentioned its presence and was now wandering back and forth in Cheng Bailou''s Inner World, continuously peering at him through the Mystical Light Mirror.


    "You, you want to meet him?" Cheng Bailou suddenly hesitated, as this was his greatest treasure and it was not to be lost.


    "Rest assured, I won''t run off with him!" said the Prophetic Fish.


    "Well, all right then!" Cheng Bailou felt slightly reassured.


    "Hall Master, is it possible?" Yang Ji seized the opportunity to send a message.


    "It is possible! But not here," Cheng Bailou sent back a message.


    "Hall Master is straightforward!" Yang Ji immediately took out the "Saint King Sword" and the "Saint King Halberd," two Immortal Artifacts, and handed them over to Cheng Bailou.


    "Eh, it seems an agreement has been reached!"


    "It looks like they''ve come to terms! Both of their demeanors have relaxed."


    Hall Masters from all sides spoke secretly among themselves.


    "The imprisonment of the people from the Taichu Hall was a mistake on the part of our Ancestral Saint Hall. Afterwards, I will definitely present a generous gift and visit to apologize!" Cheng Bailou said.


    "Good! I will await the Hall Master with fine tea," said Yang Ji, turning around to leave and cupping his hands in farewell, "I take my leave!"


    "All Hall Masters, thank you very much for this time," Yang Ji turned to Meng He, Wu Qingtian, and other Hall Masters who had come along, bowing deeply.


    "Haha, Brother Luo, you''re too polite!" Meng He and the others, wearing big smiles, returned the gesture with cupped hands.


    "If you are free, please do come by the Taichu Hall for a visit, and I will treat you to some fine tea," said Yang Ji, following Bai Gong''s instructions, to everyone.


    "I wouldn''t miss it for the world!"


    "It''s not often we all meet up like this; we definitely should take this chance to have a good gathering!"


    Everyone wore beaming smiles. After witnessing Yang Ji''s strength, they were eager to strengthen their bond, and they certainly would not miss this opportunity.


    "Let''s go!" Yang Ji, under the guidance of Bai Gong, led the way, flying toward the Taichu Hall.


    "The Taichu Hall is truly rising!"


    "If I had known, I would have gone with Wu Qingtian and the others; I missed the chance to meet such a powerful person."


    "Hey, you still have a chance, and that is the Alliance Leader Conference!"


    "Indeed, if I cast my vote for him, he''s sure to remember my support. Considering how he treats the Red Dust Immortals that accompanied him, he is someone who values loyalty," one said.


    "The Alliance Leader Conference is just a few days away, let''s see if he decides to run!"


    As Yang Ji and the others departed, the Red Dust Immortals who had been observing with their mental powers dispersed their attention.


    On their flight, Yang Ji asked curiously, "Senior Bai Gong, when did you make your breakthrough to become a Red Dust Immortal?"


    He had heard from others that Bai Gong was still a Nine Tribulations Immortal when he was captured, and the moment he was released, he had become a Red Dust Immortal.


    "I made the breakthrough while imprisoned, during that time I had already prepared for a life-and-death struggle. Many years of accumulation allowed me to successfully break through," Bai Gong replied with a slight smile.


    "I see!" Yang Ji nodded. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Tribulation Immortals, each tribulation more difficult than the last.


    Moreover, one is forced to undergo a tribulation every thousand years, but once one reaches the Nine Tribulations Immortal, the situation changes.


    At the level of Nine Tribulations Immortal, Heavenly Tribulation no longer descends passively; instead, it''s up to the cultivator to initiate it.


    This gave a sliver of hope to become an ascendant, as after all, the final Great Dao Thunder Tribulation is extremely tough and requires ample time to prepare.

 Chapter 267 Luo Xiong Smiled? Alliance Leader Conference

    Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, Peripheral Immortal Mountain.


    Here, the Immortal Mountains were clearly much smaller, and compared to the likes of the Martial God Hall and Ancestral Saint Hall ¡ª extraordinary places teeming with people and clouded with masters ¡ª they seemed much lonelier and desolate. Saying that not even a bird could be found at the doorway was not an overstatement.


    It was like the difference between a third-rate sect and a super major sect.


    Inside Taichu Hall, where everyone had originally been immersed in a somber atmosphere, the sight of several hundred streaks of Immortal Light descending from the sky suddenly aroused suspicion and unease in their hearts.


    Upon seeing Bai Gong leading the way, everyone''s expressions paused, and as they looked at each other, excitement surged onto their faces.


    "It''s the hall master, the hall master has returned!"


    "Hurry and prepare, I am going to host a banquet for all the hall masters today!" Bai Gong said with a warm smile.


    "Yes, Hall Master!" Four Tribulation Immortals and twelve Mahayana responded, immediately taking a group of people from the hall, flying into the palace, and busily getting to work.


    That evening, Taichu Hall was undoubtedly the center of attention, exceedingly bustling. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    People clinked cups and exchanged toasts until late into the night before departing.


    This tea banquet elevated Yang Ji''s status to the pinnacle, as everyone had previously banded together to attack the Ancestral Saint Hall, which in a sense had already formed a small group.


    And as the most powerful among them, Yang Ji naturally received all manner of compliments from the others.


    This was the small sect''s doorway forming an alliance, and Yang Ji understood their intentions. He was more than happy to form such a small alliance, as it greatly benefited the Taichu Hall.


    Over the next day or two, all the doorways of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance had heard about what had happened that day.


    Some hall masters who had not managed to arrive in time watched the recordings of the event with shocked expressions, marveling at Yang Ji''s feat of taking on the Ancestral Saint Hall alone.


    When Cheng Bailou greeted him with respect, their surprise was all the more evident.


    In these one or two days, Yang Ji went from an "outsider" to the focal point and hot topic throughout the entire alliance.


    His mystery and strength deeply imprinted in the hearts of the people.


    Three days passed in a hurry.


    That day, Cheng Bailou arrived.


    "Haha, Brother Luo, long time no see!" A golden brilliance covered the sky above, and a point of gold, still tens of thousands of miles away, instantly fell in front of the grand hall of Taichu Hall.


    "Finally, you''ve come!" Yang Ji slowly opened his eyes; he had been waiting for this day to come for a long time. With a flash, he appeared outside the grand hall.


    Bai Gong also came out upon hearing the commotion.


    "Hall Master Cheng, please come inside!" Bai Gong said with a bow.


    "Hall Master Bai, I have offended you previously, please forgive me." Cheng Bailou bowed respectfully, then produced three Brocade Boxes with a reverse wave of his hand, "I have brought three gifts today as an apology."


    "One is the Saint Pill, after consuming it, a True Immortal at the Early Stage can immediately burst forth with the strength of the True Immortal Peak."


    "Two is the Immortal Luo Formation. Once this Immortal Formation is established, it can gather Immortal Qi, karma, and destiny to give birth to the Great Luo Charm. Over a long period, it can shape the Taichu Hall into a ground like those in the Immortal Realm."


    "Three is a pair of Void Refinement Realm Golden Kirins. These sacred beasts have boundless potential and the possibility to grow into an Immortal King, making them excellent beasts to guard Sect sanctuaries."


    "Hall Master Cheng is too polite!" Bai Gong didn''t refuse; a Tribulation Immortal behind him stepped forward and caught the three Brocade Boxes that floated over.


    Then, the third Brocade Box was opened all at once. With a flash of golden light and accompanied by two deep roars, two Golden Kirins flew out, landing on the ground, shaking their bodies, swishing their golden fur, with eyes bright as copper bells radiating majesty.


    "Indeed, these are Golden Kirins!" The Tribulation Immortal said with a happy expression.


    Yang Ji took a look, and saw that the two Golden Kirins indeed had a majestic presence befitting purebred creatures, filled with potential.


    After observing briefly, he put his thoughts aside and said to Cheng Bailou, "Hall Master Cheng, please come inside!"


    "Alright!" Cheng Bailou nodded, and entered the hall with Yang Ji and Bai Gong. Soon after, the two men arrived in a secret room.


    Cheng Bailou knew what Yang Ji wanted to do, and cast several restrictions in succession, shielding the room from the detection and perception of others. Then, he took out three or four sets of Immortal Formations to seal the surroundings, extremely cautious.


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    After all these preparations, he solemnly swept his hand across his abdomen to reveal a radiance of seven colors, like rainbows condensing into clouds. Within the glowing mist of seven colors, there came the sound of water splashing, as if fish were slapping against the bank.


    Following that, the head of a fish emerged. It was the size of a fist, with eyes clear and pure, like a child untouched by the world''s affairs. But upon looking longer, one would realize that those clear and luminous eyes seemed to contain an entire universe within them.


    Splash!


    The fish breached the surface, and the Prophetic Fish emerged fully.


    Besides its seven colors, it looked no different from a koi.


    It swam slowly within the seven-colored halo, staring incessantly at Yang Ji.


    "This is the little fish. You better not bully it," Cheng Bailou said with some nervousness, then threatened fiercely, "Little fish, if he bullies you, just scream once, and I''ll immediately constrain the Immortal Formations and turn his world upside down."


    "..." Yang Ji gave Cheng Bailou a glance and then turned to the Prophetic Fish, "Follow me!"


    He opened the portal to the Mountain Sea Pearl and flew in first.


    The Prophetic Fish hesitated for a moment but followed, swimming after him.


    "Take a good look at me. Am I not the greatest terror in the world?" Yang Ji said slowly, looking at the Prophetic Fish wrapped in a mass of seven-colored light.


    "Sure! I want to take a good look too!" The Prophetic Fish spoke up, its voice young and tender.

 Chapter 267 Luo Xiong Smiled? Alliance Leader Conference_2

    A man and a fish were staring at each other, eye to eye, keeping their gaze locked.


    After holding eye contact for just three breaths, an inexplicable sense of fear engulfed the Prophetic Fish. A hint of dread flashed across its clear eyes, and with a few flicks of its tail, it abruptly retreated three feet away.


    "Strange, you are not the greatest terror in the world, but your appearance is the greatest terror!" said the Prophetic Fish, its eyes flickering and voice trembling with unease.


    "What?" Yang Ji''s heart jolted, "Take another good look at me!"


    "Yes, your appearance is the great terror!"


    "Ah, no good, it seemed like your appearance just smiled at me."


    The fish''s eyes bulged with fear, its tail beating so rapidly it became a blur, and with a swift motion, it retreated ten feet away.


    "What? You saw my appearance smile at you?" Yang Ji felt as if he''d plunged into an ice-cold cellar, a chill running down his spine.


    He shuddered suddenly, and amidst the tremble, he quickly changed his facial features.


    He stared intently at the Prophetic Fish, looking over and over, but he couldn''t detect any deception, which only added to the hairs standing on end on the back of his neck.


    What was going on?


    How could his cheap master''s appearance be a great terror?


    He couldn''t make heads or tails of it.


    He was a transmigrated protagonist from another world, endowed with extraordinary fortune and creation, the main character of his story.


    What could possibly escape the grasp of his Golden Finger?


    Nothing!


    Not even the Rail Wooden Box, the Giant Immortal King, could achieve that.


    But the more he thought about it, the more he felt the absurdity of the situation. These bizarre events were far beyond his imagination! Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Luo Xiong... my cheap master!" Yang Ji took a deep breath, his eyebrows furrowing in concern. Having been told so by the Prophetic Fish, he couldn''t deny the creeping sense of horror within him.


    "It seems I can no longer use the name Luo Xiong. From now on, I will use an alias, Luo Ji!"


    "Yes, Luo Ji it is!"


    Yang Ji nodded to himself in thought, "Additionally, I must not delay in seeking a physical body for him. I must suppress his ''resentment''."


    "May I leave now?" the Prophetic Fish asked tentatively from ten feet away.


    "No rush, no rush. Take another look for me, do I still look like the great terror to you?" Yang Ji had already changed his appearance.


    "Now... you don''t!" The fish''s clear eyes swiveled a moment, a flicker of doubt and curiosity crossing its mind, "Why did your previous appearance strike such fear in me? Who was it?"


    "Do you really want to know?" Yang Ji looked up at it.


    "I don''t want to know, better not tell me," the Prophetic Fish''s heart quivered and it weakly shook its head.


    "There''s another thing, could you help me see where my future fortune lies, please point out a clear path for me!" Yang Ji suddenly asked.


    "In the upcoming period, half of your fortunes are in the Taichu World! Though I am but a Prophetic Fish and can only foresee vaguely, the specifics are beyond me. However, you can trust me; the Taichu World will certainly have the resources you need," said the Prophetic Fish with conviction.


    "Taichu World?" Yang Ji murmured.


    "The little fish''s prophecies should be accurate. The Taichu World was once exceedingly glorious, the premier world. Now that it has suffered a calamity, all kinds of inheritances and treasures will emerge, presenting a great opportunity," said the Rail Wooden Box.


    "So, may I leave now?" the Prophetic Fish glanced around, then spoke up.


    "What if you followed me?" Yang Ji regained his senses and suddenly proposed to the Prophetic Fish.


    "No, no, no, there''s great terror about you. I wouldn''t follow you," replied the Prophetic Fish, recoiling slightly.


    "..." Yang Ji helplessly spread his hands, "Alright, I''ll let you go."


    Swish!


    Space tore apart, and Yang Ji and the Prophetic Fish flew out of the Mount Sea World.


    "Little Fish!" Cheng Bailou exclaimed joyfully as he rushed up to them, displaying a protective stance. He cradled the Prophetic Fish like a small child, examined it carefully, and then placed it into his Inner World.


    "Brother Luo, I have kept our agreement. I bid you farewell!" Cheng Bailou folded his hands in a gesture of courtesy, gathered up the immortal array, dispelled the restraints, and transformed into a streak of golden light, leaving the Taichu Hall.


    "Such a pity, the little fish refused to stay by your side. What virtue or capability does that Holy Race boy possess to have a Prophetic Fish!" The Rail Wooden Box complained bitterly, "What great terror do you possess? Your former Qi Cultivation master?"


    "I don''t know either!" Yang Ji said, deep in thought, "Let''s not mention this matter anymore."


    If there were indeed any horror, it would be permanently buried.


    Luo Xiong, he would never transform into Luo Xiong again!


    ...


    Five days passed in succession.


    Aside from spending time with Bai Bi, Yang Ji also took advantage of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance''s convenience to search for the resources he needed.


    All of this, was handled by the people of the Taichu Hall.


    With the current reputation of Taichu Hall, everything went smoothly.


    By integrating the resource information circulated through the Alliance of Commerce, he quickly found two medicine pills that could extend life. The first was called "Great Luo Longevity Pill," and the second was the "Creation Twin Lotus."


    Both were supreme treasures that could extend life by more than a hundred thousand years each, adding up to more than two hundred thousand years in total.


    The internal staff of the Alliance could acquire them at the lowest price.


    It was just a pity that there were only two.


    Of course, this was just a part of the circulated resource information. A large portion was only accessible by the Alliance Leader, and only the Alliance Leader of the Commerce Alliance could integrate all the resource information and allocate it strategically.


    And such an opportunity was presented to him today.


    "Yang Ji, good news! Today is the election day for the next Alliance Leader. In the past, without a Red Dust Immortal, our Taichu Hall didn''t even qualify to participate. Now, not only do we have the qualification to attend, but we also have the right to nominate and vote," Bai Bi said with a smile.


    "Xiao Yang, the implication of what those hall masters said the other day was that they want to elect you as the next Alliance Leader of the Commerce Alliance. So I plan to submit your name as well; after all, each hall present can nominate one person," Bai Gong said.


    "Yang Ji, if you become the Alliance Leader, then you will be able to see all the transaction information within the Alliance of Commerce. The main headquarters acts as the hub, all resource deployment and strategic planning will need your approval, which is an immense authority," Bai Bi said.


    "Great! If I could become the Alliance Leader, that would be the best," Yang Ji nodded.


    "Let''s go. Let''s participate in the meeting," Bai Gong glanced at Yang Ji and flew ahead.


    Yang Ji also spread his wings and followed.


    The two crossed over vast Immortal Mountains, penetrating deeper and flying past various halls, until they finally reached the deepest part of the Alliance of Commerce.


    Here, Immortal Qi fogged like mist, filling the heavens and the earth. Ahead stood a palace of glorious splendor that reached as high as the sky; even the Immortal Mountains seemed insignificant in comparison, mere adornments hanging on the mountainside.


    "This is the headquarters of the Alliance of Commerce, the Alliance Leader Hall!" Bai Gong said with a glance and led Yang Ji flying into it, ascending to the topmost level.


    Inside, there was no furniture, empty and spacious, shrouded in immortal mist like the divine hall of the gods, with only massive King''s Thrones hanging high in the air.


    Atop each grand throne sat a powerful Red Dust Immortal. At a glance, there were already thousands in number, and people were still continuously arriving.


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    Thousands of Red Dust Immortals, what force could compare to this?


    Almost none!


    Yang Ji and the other took a look and then molded a King''s Throne out of Immortal Qi, sitting high on their own.


    "Brother Luo!"


    "Brother Luo!"


    Quite a few sent their divine thoughts out to greet him.


    Yang Ji responded with a smile, one by one.


    They waited for about the duration of an incense stick, and by then, no more people were flying in.


    Yang Ji carefully looked around and saw that 8,536 Red Dust Immortals were seated in the hall. Such a colossal force gathered together, if taken for a walk outside, it would cause a tremor throughout the Myriad Realms.


    "Most have arrived. As the leader of the previous term, I shall preside over these matters. Now, those who are prepared to compete for the position of this term''s Alliance Leader, please inscribe your names on this Celestial Crystal of the Firmament," said a majestic old man from the highest throne at the head.


    "That man is called Xian Cheng, a member of the Immortal Clan, the previous term''s Alliance Leader!" Bai Gong whispered to Yang Ji, "Above us, in the midst of the immortal mist, is a celestial crystal. Inscribing your name on it will allow you to vote later!"


    "Alright!" Yang Ji nodded and immediately used his divine thought as a knife to inscribe his name on the celestial crystal¡ªLuo Ji!


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 Chapter 268 Fragments of the Wheel of Destiny, Becoming the Leader

    Xian Cheng, the previous leader of the Alliance of Commerce, finished speaking, and everyone acted, using their divine thoughts as a knife to brand their names onto the Immortal Crystal Stone above their heads.


    The process was brief, and after a dozen breaths or so, everyone stopped.


    Immediately after, Xian Cheng struck upwards with a gentle palm, and a tide of Immortal Light swiftly covered the entire Immortal Crystal Stone.


    The names that everyone had engraved before now lit up.


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    "All right, the names of those who are interested in running for the position of leader have now been revealed, a total of one thousand five hundred and thirty-two people. The first round of voting will now begin, with the five hundred receiving the least votes immediately eliminated," Xian Cheng declared.


    Everyone immediately began to use divine thoughts as their votes, casting them onto the names on the Immortal Crystal Stone.


    One divine thought counted as one vote.


    The corresponding name would then shine brighter, and the Immortal Light would greatly surge.


    As soon as the voting began, "Luo Ji''s" name instantly rose to five hundred twenty votes, and before long, it surpassed one thousand. The speed and the number of people voting far exceeded Yang Ji''s imagination.


    Some of the Red Dust Immortals who voted for him, he had never even met before.


    It was not until this moment, when they smiled and gave a nod of acknowledgment, that they became acquainted.


    "Not bad, not bad. You''ve already got one thousand two hundred and thirty-two votes. I didn''t expect such strong support for you, it seems that there''s really hope for you to become the leader this time," Bai Gong said happily.


    "Indeed, it''s quite a surprise to me too," Yang Ji replied sincerely, as he had not had much interaction with the people of other halls, so receiving such support was indeed unexpected.


    What he didn''t know was that ever since the day he challenged the Ancestral Saint Hall, he had garnered a lot of attention and secured the tacit support of many hall masters.


    Compared to contenders like Yang Ji, whose momentum was strong, some candidates were not so lucky.


    Some didn''t even receive a single vote and shook their heads in disappointment.


    "Just as I expected, no one voted for me. I, Chang Rong, am a genius in the world of commerce and good at networking. If I were elected as the leader, I could manage the entire Alliance even better, increasing the profits of all halls by twenty percent."


    "Tsk, what''s the use of just being good at management? First and foremost, you need strong power. After all, the leader is the face of the Alliance, the controller. You must win people over with virtue as well as with power."


    "Judging by the momentum of the first round, the position of leader this time should be between Shen Lao of the Hall of Divine Kings, Ba Huasheng of the Hall of Hegemony, and Luo Ji of the Taichu Hall."


    "Who do you plan to vote for?"


    "Shen Lao of the Hall of Divine Kings is at the True Immortal Peak, with great power and highly respected virtue in the Alliance, an experienced figure. If he serves as the next leader, I would be more at ease. Ba Huasheng of the Hall of Hegemony is an up-and-coming talent with astonishing cultivation aptitude. He may surpass everyone present and advance first to the Realm of Heavenly Immortals. If he becomes the leader, our Alliance''s reputation will undoubtedly rise further. Regarding management, the Hall of Hegemony has many capable people, so there''s little to worry about. As for Luo Ji of the Taichu Hall, I don''t know too much about his character, but his ability speaks for itself. Calling him the first genius of the Alliance is no exaggeration. He is the future Golden Immortal light of our Alliance. Those voting for him are likely doing so to oppose the powerful halls, not wishing them to become stronger and more domineering."


    "So, who will you vote for?"


    "Naturally, it will be Luo Ji. Since I have no hope left, in the next round, I''ll vote for Luo Ji, granting us small halls a chance at the pinnacle of power, to ascend to the leader''s throne. Since we can''t achieve the position ourselves, let''s become the ones who help promote the leader. This time, we have another choice!"


    People kept communicating and casting their votes.


    After several rounds of selection, only ten remained.


    In each round, Yang Ji''s vote count led by a significant margin, making him the star of hope.


    "These fellows, they all voted for Luo Ji. It seems these weaker halls all want to turn the tables," a Red Dust Immortal from the Hall of Divine Kings said with a frown.


    "Luo Ji is indeed a genius, and it is normal for him to be favored. Moreover, this is just when he is beginning to show his edge. Taking this opportunity to show goodwill is ideal. I have no hope left in this competition; later, we''ll all vote for Luo Ji, and grant him this favor," Shen Lao from the Hall of Divine Kings said indifferently, giving Yang Ji a quick glance and transmitting his thoughts to the people around him.


    "What? Master, you''re giving up on the competition? There are still two rounds left, victory or defeat is not yet certain," exclaimed one of the people from the Hall of Divine Kings in surprise.


    "Give up! There''s no hope left this time," Shen Lao said with a strong cultivation base, a steady and mature disposition, and extensive experience. Sweeping his gaze across the four directions and seeing everyone engaging warmly with Yang Ji, the aura of a king was already apparent. He knew it was an unachievable endeavor and decisively gave up.


    Ba Huasheng of the Hall of Hegemony half-frowned, his cultivation focused on "hegemony," making him extremely sensitive to aura. He too sensed that although Yang Ji sat on the edge, nearly seventy percent of the great momentum in the hall was converging on him. Sitting there, he resembled a monarch, destined to shine brightly with radiance once crowned.


    Ba Huasheng quietly shook his head, and then transmitted his thoughts: "In the next round, I''ll erase my name myself. You all vote for Luo Ji."


    "Ah, vote for Luo Ji? Master, we''re only slightly behind in votes, and there''s still a chance in the last two rounds. I''ve contacted people from the Hall of War Masters in secret; if they lose this round, they''ll vote for us next round," responded one of the supporters.


    "It''s pointless; the overall trend has been set! Vote for Luo Ji, let''s do him this favor," said Ba Huasheng, shaking his head.


    Without any consultation, the Hall of Divine Kings and the Hall of Hegemony, two major powers, made the same decision in the invisible choices before them. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 268 Fragments of the Wheel of Destiny, Becoming the Leader_2

    Although the people from the two great halls were reluctant, they still strictly followed the orders of their hall leaders.


    In the next round, within the three-to-two competition, they all crossed out their own names.


    This move caused an uproar at the venue, and everyone began to whisper among themselves.


    "Why have both the Hall of Hegemony and the Hall of Divine Kings crossed off their names? Are they no longer competing for the election?"


    "It looks like they have given up on the competition. Look, they all cast their votes for Luo Ji."


    "Really, they actually voted for their competitor. It seems they have truly given up."


    "I didn''t expect them to make such a choice. Both being powerful halls, I thought if one of them were defeated in this round, they would take the opportunity to woo votes from the other and compete with Luo Ji in the final round."


    "It seems they have all seen the bigger picture!"


    The crowd was astonished, and even Yang Ji felt a hint of surprise.


    He hadn''t expected the Hall of Divine Kings and the Hall of Hegemony to make such a decision and couldn''t help but laugh.


    "Since Shen Lao of the Hall of Divine Kings and Ba Huasheng of the Hall of Hegemony have given up on the election, we are left with only one candidate, our new Alliance Leader, Luo Ji!" Xian Cheng directly addressed Yang Ji as Alliance Leader.


    "Congratulations to Brother Luo on being elected the Alliance Leader!"


    "Congratulations to Brother Luo on being elected the Alliance Leader!"


    "Congratulations, congratulations!"


    "Victorious!" Bai Gong was somewhat excited. In the past, it was a luxury for people from the Taichu Hall to attend such meetings, let alone win the election for Alliance Leader.


    "Next, may I invite the new Alliance Leader to come forward and accept the Alliance Leader''s Golden Seal!" Xian Cheng said.


    Yang Ji smiled faintly, his figure flashed, and he appeared before Xian Cheng.


    "Congratulations, Brother Luo!" Xian Cheng smiled, and handed over the Golden Seal that represents the Alliance Leader to Yang Ji. "With this Golden Seal, you can reside in the Alliance Leader Hall, you can inspect the Commercial Alliance Treasury, and you can know all the trade information of every hall in the Alliance of Commerce."


    Yang Ji cupped his hands and received the Golden Seal, then turned to address the crowd, "With everyone''s strong support, I, Luo Ji, will definitely do my utmost to push the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance to another height in the following five thousand years."


    "We will heed the Alliance Leader''s commands!" A group of Red Dust Immortals stood up from their thrones and bowed to Yang Ji.


    "For the shared glory with the Alliance of Commerce!" Yang Ji suddenly raised the Golden Seal high, and beams of golden light shone out, instantly making the entire hall resplendent with gold and jade.


    "For shared glory with the Alliance Leader!" the crowd shouted loudly.


    "Many thanks to everyone!" Yang Ji bowed in all directions, formally becoming the Alliance Leader of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


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    The meeting disbursed.


    Yang Ji sought out Lin Hua Jun immediately and brought him to the Alliance Leader Hall.


    At this moment, Lin Hua Jun was immersed in shock and sought confirmation again, "Honored Master, you mean to say, you''re entrusting the entire Alliance to my care to manage all its affairs on your behalf?"


    "You are one of our own, so naturally, I''m entrusting it to you to manage. What, are you unwilling?" Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Willing, of course, I''m willing!" Lin Hua Jun felt invigorated, "To manage such a huge alliance, honestly, it''s quite the pressure, but I want to challenge myself."


    "Hmm, you are a master of a commerce assembly on your own, with experience in these matters, so I''m entrusting you with full authority over the affairs of the Alliance." Yang Ji said.


    "Thank you for your trust, Honored Master. I will ensure the Alliance is well-managed and live up to your expectations," Lin Hua Jun said with a smile.


    "Congratulations Brother Lin on becoming half the Alliance Leader!" Bai Ziqi said with a smile from inside the Time Tower. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Brother Bai, don''t praise me to death; I dare not accept!" Lin Hua Jun said with a gesture and a smile, "Honored Master, I''ve heard that the treasury of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance is filled with countless treasures. Let''s go take a look."


    "We should take a look. How else would we manage the Alliance?" Yang Ji said, holding the Golden Seal and leading Lin Hua Jun towards the treasury.


    The treasury was located in the deepest part of the Alliance Leader Hall, a highly secretive place where many treasures prepared for trade, or about to be traded, were stored.


    Yang Ji used the golden seal as a key and pressed it against the array pattern on the treasury door. After a burst of golden light, the door opened in response.


    Before even stepping inside, a surge of dazzling treasure light soared out, incredibly bright.


    The vastness of the treasury was like a world of its own, filled with treasures. It was hard to imagine, an entire world of just treasures, such an awe-inspiring sight.


    Magical treasures and medicine pills were as numerous as the stars in the sky, countless and varied, exotic items piled up like peaks of Immortal Mountains.


    "Five Elemental Fine Gold, Taihao Stone, Sky-Splitting Hammer, Nine Lives Flower, Ascension Herb, Grand Dao Spring..." This scene overwhelmed the eyes of Yang Ji, Lin Hua Jun, and the others; it was simply too much to take in, treasures everywhere, impossible to fully behold.


    "My goodness, have we entered a world of treasures?" Buddha Child clicked his tongue, flying out from Mount Sea World.


    The scene before their eyes was undeniably mind-blowing.


    "Boss, with you as the Alliance Leader, all these treasures are yours now," said Buddha Child, grinning.


    "I wish they were all mine. These treasures are only stored here temporarily, passing through my hands for resource allocation," Yang Ji shook his head, but having control over the treasury certainly had its perks.


    With the golden seal in hand, he activated it, and immediately, a golden screen appeared before him.


    Inside, there was a multitude of trading information and a catalog of all the treasures.


    After glancing at it, Yang Ji tossed the golden seal to Lin Hua Jun and said, "Find the items I need."


    "Yes, Honored Master!" Lin Hua Jun nodded as numerous members from the Immortal Glory Commerce Assembly flew out from his Inner World, getting to work.


    Yang Ji didn''t bother with these matters; he was ready to wait for good news.


    Just as he was about to leave the treasury, he suddenly felt a tremor in his Law of Dao Destiny.


    "Hm?" Yang Ji promptly turned around. Although the tremor was slight, his current strength allowed him to immediately sense that something was amiss and hurriedly followed the sensation.


    "Honored Master, what''s happening?" asked Lin Hua Jun, puzzled.


    Yang Ji didn''t respond to him, pushing aside the endless treasures suspended in the air, delving deeper and deeper, until eventually, he stopped in front of a piece of metal that resembled ancient iron.


    At that moment, the Laws of Destiny uncontrollably manifested, swirling around the mottled fragment, dancing above and below it.


    "What''s going on? How can this fragment stir the Laws of Destiny?" even the Rotten Wooden Box was startled.


    "Honored Master, let me check it out for you, see the origins of this fragment!" Lin Hua Jun said, holding the golden seal, and with its golden glow, information about the aged fragment immediately appeared on the screen of the golden seal.


    "Honored Master, I''ve found it. This fragment belongs to the Hall of the Dead. It''s been tested to be exceptionally hard, impervious to water and fire, and even Supreme Dao Instruments can hardly damage it. It''s determined to be an unidentified top-tier material. Status: ready to be dispatched at any moment, should any world or commerce assembly require it," Lin Hua Jun reported, holding the golden seal as he read the history of this ancient fragment filled with the marks of time.


    Yang Ji heard him, but didn''t utter a word, as at that moment, he was fully immersed in an immense shock and excitement.


    "Young Yang, have you recognized what this fragment is?" the Rotten Wooden Box asked.


    "It''s a piece of the Wheel of Destiny!" Yang Ji took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, before he spoke with shock.


    "The Wheel of Destiny... What? The Wheel of Destiny?" The Rotten Wooden Box suddenly exclaimed, "You mean, this is a fragment of a Destiny Treasure?"


    "Exactly, if I''m not mistaken, this is one of those ten Origin Supreme Treasures I once mentioned, a fragment of the Wheel of Destiny," Yang Ji said confidently, taking another deep breath.


    "What? An Origin Supreme Treasure fragment?" Lin Hua Jun and Bai Ziqi also shouted in surprise, their faces filled with shock.


    "Origin Supreme Treasures are the most powerful artifacts between heaven and earth, akin to Immortal Kings, indestructible and immortal. How could they break? And how could they lose their sentience? This is impossible!"


    They couldn''t believe it, and neither could Yang Ji.


    "The Wheel of Destiny rolls on, nothing can withstand being crushed by it. How could the Wheel of Destiny be broken?" Yang Ji stared intensely at the palm-sized fragment before him, equally baffled.


    He wanted to glean more information, but there was only the display showing "Origin Treasure, Fragment of the Wheel of Destiny."


    "Defying Destiny opportunity! Young Yang, who would have thought you''d be so lucky to find a fragment of a Destiny Treasure. It remains to be seen how powerful it is and whether it can fend off the onslaught of Destiny Thunder Tribulation," the Rotten Wooden Box said excitedly.


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    "Will this fragment be able to withstand the assault of Destiny Thunder Tribulation?" the rotten wooden box asked.


    "This is a fragment of the Origin Supreme Treasure, the ''Wheel of Destiny,'' Though it has lost its spirituality, and its power is not evident, as long as it is stimulated with the Laws of Destiny, it can still block part of the power of the Destiny Thunder Tribulation," Yang Ji said with great conviction.


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    At this moment, his heart was filled with excitement.


    This was truly an unexpected blessing, an enormous surprise. To come across a fragment of an Origin Supreme Treasure like this was simply unbelievable.


    This was indeed unbelievable good luck.


    "I''ll take this fragment as though it has already been sold, and leave the rest of the transaction to you," Yang Ji said to Lin Hua Jun after accepting the fragment.


    "Sovereign, since this is a material that the Hall of the Dead intended to sell, we just need to follow the regular transaction process," Lin Hua Jun nodded and replied.


    "By the way, as the buyer, help me ask around to see if the Hall of the Dead has any more fragments like this," Yang Ji suddenly said.


    "Yes, Sovereign!" Lin Hua Jun nodded. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Wonder if there are any more inside!" murmured Yang Ji, suddenly looking up. The Wings of Time-Space surged behind him, and he flew out at once, searching in the treasury.


    He soon searched the entire treasury, but did not find any similar fragments.


    "I wonder where the Hall of the Dead got this fragment from. I have to ask clearly," Yang Ji muttered to himself.


    "Sovereign, leave this matter to me, I''ll inquire about it as a buyer," Lin Hua Jun said upon hearing this.


    "Okay, I''ll leave these matters to you. Also, don''t forget about the quest to find spiritual objects that can extend one''s lifespan," Yang Ji said.


    "Rest assured, Sovereign, wait for my news," Lin Hua Jun replied.


    Yang Ji nodded, then walked out of the treasury.


    He stayed in the Alliance Leader Hall for three consecutive days.


    One day, Lin Hua Jun brought him a Storage Ring: "Sovereign, after compiling all the information and searching through the entire treasury, I have put all the treasures that could enhance your lifespan inside this Storage Ring."


    "Also, I have clarified about the matter of the Supreme Treasure fragment. The fragment was obtained by chance by the Hall of the Dead, and there is only one piece."


    "Only one piece? That''s a pity," Yang Ji shook his head. He hadn''t held out much hope to begin with, considering it was a fragment of the Destiny Treasure. To encounter even one was a stroke of incredible luck¡ªit wouldn''t be so easy to come by a second piece.


    He had guessed as much and, although disappointed, he was not too disheartened.


    At this moment, he turned his attention to the Storage Ring. His divine consciousness penetrated it immediately, and waves of treasure light and dan light assailed him.


    "Sovereign, all the spiritual objects you need from the treasury are inside this ring. Those that you have consumed and no longer have effect were not included. The spiritual objects here are invaluable treasures, and consuming all of them should extend your lifespan by about a million and a half years," Lin Hua Jun said.


    "A million and a half years? Excellent!" Yang Ji''s eyes brightened, and he nodded in satisfaction.


    "And this is only what was in the treasury. In a few days, I''ll use the main alliance to send out a message to collect more spiritual objects for the Sovereign," Lin Hua Jun added.


    "Excellent, this will count as a great merit for you," Yang Ji was quite pleased.


    The spiritual objects in the Commercial Alliance Treasury were drained by Lin Hua Jun. It would require considerable effort to gather more from other places in a short time.


    Yang Ji did not wish to wait any longer. After handing over the affairs of the alliance leader to Lin Hua Jun, he left with Bai Bi from the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance.


    He prepared to return to Taichu World.


    One reason was to confront the invasion of the Heavenly Demon and other worlds, and the second was to seek his own fortune, especially since he took the words of the Prophetic Fish to heart.


    A streak of light sped across the sky, and Yang Ji had already flown out of the Minor Immortal Realm.


    He sped along his way, arriving below a desolate expanse of starry sky stretching for countless miles, and stood his ground there.


    Looking up at the sky, the arrival of the Wheel of Destiny fragment gave Yang Ji a strong sense of hope. He prepared to once again transcend tribulation and become a Six Tribulations Immortal.


    The rotten wooden box, Immortal Elder, Buddha Child, and others all knew what he was thinking, silently watching on without a word.


    Bai Bi also watched all this, quietly clenching the hem of her white dress.


    For she knew that the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation that Yang Ji was about to face was incredibly powerful, and it included Destiny Thunder Tribulation.


    She had already been informed by Yang Ji of these things.


    Looking at the Sky Firmament, Yang Ji took a deep breath, and in the next moment, he resolutely initiated the sixth Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    Boom!


    The clouds stirred in the firmament, as a terrifying Sea of Thunder swiftly formed. Violent lightning wreaked havoc in all directions, a heart-palpitating aura furiously brewing within the maelstrom of thunder.


    "Twenty-seven kinds of Great Dao Thunder Tribulations, he actually managed to vanquish twenty-seven Dao Calamities, he is¡­ he''s unbelievable!" A flash of astonishment appeared in Bai Bi''s eyes as she blinked softly, murmuring to herself, "How did he do it?"


    "Come then, Great Dao Thunder Tribulation!" Yang Ji roared to the sky and surged upward to face the first thunder strike head-on.


    Boom!


    As expected, the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation was too powerful; his entire body exploded into dust in an instant.


    But his vitality was stronger than that of an ordinary Tribulation Immortal or even a Red Dust Immortal, almost instantly regenerating.


    Exploding, regenerating, exploding, regenerating, back and forth.


    With his tenacious vitality, he slowly wore down the first Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    The second, the third, all the same.

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    He bore the heart of the Ancient God of Nine Stars, teeming with such vibrant vitality that even the desire to die would be difficult to fulfill, let alone the deed, especially since the Immortal Spirit Peach Tree had become his Life Root.


    The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation was formidable, but it simply couldn''t annihilate his undying substance completely, making it tough to wear down.


    The fourth, the fifth, all the way to the twenty-sixth Great Dao Thunder Tribulation descended, and he passed through each one unscathed.


    But Yang Ji didn''t relax in the slightest because this last one was the most ferocious of them all.


    The Destiny Thunder Tribulation was his true trial.


    Boom!


    From within the Sea of Thunder, a terrifying breath that made one''s heart tremble shot up straight towards the crown of the head.


    A four-sided cauldron brimming with Destiny runes formed abruptly overhead; with a slight tremor, it seemed as though everyone''s Soul of Fate was about to crack open.


    "This is the ''Destiny Cauldron''!" Yang Ji said in a firm voice.


    Just as his words fell, the Destiny Cauldron pressed down with a thunderous force, desiring to crush all creatures'' destinies to dust.


    Yang Ji did not panic. He summoned the Time Tower and flew into it.


    The Destiny Cauldron descended with a hum, hovering above the Time Tower, seemingly losing its target, and trembled slightly without falling.


    However, as time passed, one breath, two breaths, three breaths... after twenty breaths, the Destiny Cauldron appeared thunderously within the Time Tower.


    "Twenty breaths, this time it can only shield for twenty breaths," Bai Ziqi exclaimed softly.


    "Twenty breaths are enough!" With a lift of his eyes, Yang Ji instantly brought out a palm-sized fragment. As soon as he activated the Laws of Destiny, the fragment turned into a gigantic ''Gear of Fate'' and positioned itself front and center.


    Covered in runes, the Gear of Fate, driven by the Laws of Destiny, emitted mysterious fluctuations. An invisible Power of Destiny blocked the suppressive force of the ''Destiny Cauldron''.


    "We''ve blocked it!" Buddha Child exclaimed excitedly.


    "Indeed worthy of being a fragment of a Destiny Treasure, so impressive. It easily blocked the assault of the Destiny Thunder Tribulation," Rail Wooden Box remarked with a click of the tongue.


    Boom!


    The Destiny Cauldron continued to exert its power, with waves of terrifying Power of Destiny surging ceaselessly, fiercely suppressing.


    The Gear Fragment, too, vibrated constantly, humming and releasing mysterious Power of Destiny, resisting the suppression of the Destiny Cauldron.


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    Had the sixth Destiny Tribulation been thus easily weathered?


    Even after the Destiny Cauldron vanished, Yang Ji, Rail Wooden Box, Immortal Elder, Buddha Child and the others found it somewhat unbelievable.


    "This fragment of the Destiny Treasure is amazing. It managed to effortlessly block the Destiny Cauldron, allowing us to successfully pass the sixth Destiny Tribulation!" Immortal Elder exclaimed in astonishment.


    "Never fought such a comfortable battle!" Yang Ji grinned broadly, equally invigorated.


    "Young Yang, you didn''t even lose a bit of your vital energy in this tribulation," Rail Wooden Box said with a laugh.


    "Indeed, it was beyond my expectations," Yang Ji said, looking upwards suddenly, "Since that''s the case, let''s undergo another tribulation. Today, I shall achieve the state of Seven Tribulations Immortal."


    Boom!


    As his voice fell, the Sea of Thunder that had just dispersed immediately gathered again.


    Yang Ji resolutely triggered the seventh Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    One by one, the thunder tribulations thundered down again.


    In the previous twenty-six Great Dao Thunder Tribulations, he had intentionally used the power of thunder and lightning to temper his body, withstanding them all with his formidable physique.


    As the twenty-seventh Great Dao Thunder Tribulation was about to take shape, a flicker of tension, as well as excitement, rose within Yang Ji''s heart.


    He did not know whether the Gear Fragment could block it. His feelings were mixed with nervousness and anticipation.


    All these complex emotions converged as the tribulation thundered down.


    The Destiny Thunder Tribulation materialized, and it turned out to be a massive clock.


    "This is the ''Destiny Clock''! When the Destiny Clock chimes, fate has arrived," Yang Ji said as he watched the manifestation of the Destiny Clock, speaking solemnly.


    "The Destiny Clock, another Origin Treasure of Destiny." Rail Wooden Box looked on in amazement at this spectacle.


    Dong!


    A bell chimed.


    Seeing the clock descending, Yang Ji hastily flew into the Time Tower.


    Like the previous Destiny Cauldron, the Destiny Clock hovered above the Time Tower, instantly losing its target.


    The bell echoed softly, resonating across the universe, with threads of sound piercing through, shaking the Soul of Fate. Yang Ji''s complexion changed upon hearing it, inwardly acknowledging the extraordinary nature of the Destiny Clock.


    One breath, two breaths, three breaths... after only fifteen breaths.


    The Destiny Clock manifested within the Time Tower; its bell resounded suddenly and even Yang Ji''s Primordial Spirit, now merged with the Immortal Peach Tree, quivered fiercely.


    This quiver seemed to signify that all destinies, lifespans, traces of life, everything including cause and effect, shadows left by time, and so forth, were about to collapse into dust.


    Too terrifying.


    This had scared Rail Wooden Box and Buddha Child into silence, fearing the repercussions of the Destiny Bell.


    "Yang Ji, be careful. This Destiny Clock''s chime is very strong. I''m not subject to the tribulation, but just hearing the bell chime makes my Soul of Fate feel like it''s about to disintegrate," Bai Bi said worriedly.


    "Not just strong, that strike just eradicated a hundred thousand years of my lifespan." Yang Ji was so shaken inside that he was at a loss for words; a hundred thousand years at once would even make Yama shake thrice in fear.


    He roared within his heart and hurriedly activated the Laws of Destiny to bring forth the Gear of Fate, placing it in front of the Destiny Clock.


    Dong!


    The bell chimed melodically, its penetrating sound causing the Gear Fragment to emit the Power of Destiny. While it weakened some of the sound of the bell, part of it still pierced through.


    It surged into Yang Ji''s body.


    The Immortal Peach Tree glowed, exuding mysterious power, blocking part of the assault of the Power of Destiny.


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 Chapter 269 Seven Tribulations Immortal, Capturing the Time Fissure_3

    Yang Ji also let out a low roar, continuously employing the Fate-Pointing Finger in an attempt to counter the assault of the Bells of Destiny.


    He once again found himself in that perilous situation he had endured in the past.


    As the Destiny Clock chimed, lifespans frantically ebbed away as if hastened by the sound of death itself.


    With each toll, everyone''s hearts tightened a notch.


    Those forty-five breaths truly felt as long as decades.


    If the last tribulation was heaven, then this time it instantly turned into hell, a complete reversal that came all too swiftly.


    For a moment, Yang Ji had forgotten all else, fully immersed in stirring the Gear Fragment, straining to exert the Fate-Pointing Finger to its fullest against the Destiny Clock.


    Time trickled by, second by second.


    One breath, two breaths, three breaths¡ªafter thirty breaths, Yang Ji was drenched in sweat, overwhelmed by an unprecedented exhaustion.


    At thirty-five breaths, thirty-eight breaths, he could feel death closing in.


    At forty-two breaths, Yama had already opened his eyes.


    At forty-four breaths, Yama had spotted a figure wavering before him.


    At the forty-fifth breath, just as Yama was about to reach out with his great hand, boom! The Destiny Clock shattered into pieces.


    The seventh Great Dao Thunder Tribulation was declared over.


    Yang Ji''s body swayed, nearly collapsing.


    This tribulation felt even more challenging than facing an assault from hundreds of Red Dust Immortals.


    Looking at his lifespan now, Yang Ji exclaimed in his heart what a close call it had been, finding that his "abundant" life essence had dwindled to a mere 30,000 years.


    From over a million years of life, only 30,000 remained.


    This was excessively perilous.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but shudder with cold sweat for his narrow escape.


    "Originally I thought that with the fragment of the Destiny Treasure in hand, I would be invincible and could easily pass the remaining Destiny Thunder Tribulations, but it seems that''s not the case!" the Rail Wooden Box lamented without reservation.


    "Although this Gear Fragment is a piece of the Destiny Treasure, it is devoid of spirit and its power is not prominent. I need to activate it for it to manifest even a part of its power. My understanding of the Law of Dao Destiny is still shallow; I have only condensed six strands of True Immortal Law, so the power I can draw from the Gear of Fate is limited. It seems this is as far as it goes for now."


    Yang Ji took a deep breath, "The Prophetic Fish said that the Taichu World holds the resources I need. It seems that if I want to get through the remaining three Destiny Thunder Tribulations, I must pin my hopes on the Taichu World."


    "This tribulation was perilous, but regardless, congratulations are in order for you successfully transcending the seventh Great Dao Thunder Tribulation and becoming a Seven Tribulations Immortal! Now that the world is so vast, you truly can roam freely," the Rail Wooden Box said with a smile.


    "Yes! I got through two Great Dao Thunder Tribulations at once, and the gains are immense. Now that I am a Seven Tribulations Immortal, not considering actual strength, but merely looking at the realm of cultivation, I am indeed among the strongest, revered by thousands," Yang Ji suddenly clenched his fist, speaking with some excitement.


    "Seven Tribulations Immortal, you indeed have become one of the rare experts. You must know that even a superpower may only have two or three Red Dust Immortals, and some might even have just one. A Tribulation Immortal is truly among the upper echelons of the hierarchies," Bai Bi pointed out.


    "Now returning to the Taichu World with the strength of a Seven Tribulations Immortal will surely paint a different picture," Yang Ji said with a slight smile, his Wings of Time-Space quivering behind him as he swiftly flew off.


    Having attained the strength of a Seven Tribulations Immortal, with his cultivation soaring, the speed he achieved when activating the Supreme World-Stabilizing Treasure Wings of Time-Space was unimaginably fast.


    In just a flash of flowing light, he traveled billions of miles. The speed was so astonishing it was as though it could shock the heavens and move the spirits. The supreme capability of the Wings of Time-Space was fully unveiled.


    Speeding along his way, after a dozen years, Yang Ji arrived at the Xian Ding Sect. From afar, he glanced at it but did not enter.


    Instead, he turned and flew in another direction.


    A year later.


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    "What is this place? Such a powerful force of time!" Inside the Time Tower, Bai Ziqi trembled with excitement.


    "This is a supreme treasure land known as the Time Fissure, formed by the power of time left behind as the river of time flowed past this place. So much pure Power of Time is wasted here. If you were to absorb all this Power of Time, even ascending to an Immortal Artifact would not be impossible. Meanwhile, I would gain a Magical Treasure capable of accelerating time at will," Yang Ji said with a laugh.


    "Thank you, my Lord, for enabling this!" Bai Ziqi exclaimed excitedly.


    "Go for it!" Yang Ji tossed the Time Tower up into the sky, and Bai Ziqi instantly activated it to enlarge and transform into a celestial body of colossal proportions, enveloping the entire Time Fissure. With one swoop downwards, the Time Fissure was completely engulfed within.


    Yang Ji saw this, summoned the now-shrunken Time Tower back into his hand with a gesture.


    After taking it, he looked up toward the Life and Death Realm. If nothing unexpected occurred, the five elders of the Xian Ding Sect along with the Star Bandit Kings should still be there, comprehending the Immortal Technique "Seal of Life and Death".


    And Yang Ji was about to head there as well, to fully comprehend the top-tier Great Immortal Technique "Seal of Life and Death".


    This was going to be his strongest move yet, even more powerful than his current stage of Primordial Annihilation.

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    After collecting the Time Fissure, Yang Ji spread his wings and left the starry sky.


    Three years later.


    In front of the Life and Death Realm.


    With a gentle stroke of the Wings of Time-Space behind him, Yang Ji easily tore through the boundary wall and flew in.


    His cultivation had already far surpassed that of before, and with a slight sense, he detected the three ancestors of Xian Ding Sect comprehending Immortal Technique below the Hall of Life and Death, as well as the five Star Brigand Kings of this star domain.


    Before he could approach, a cold voice came from afar.


    "Tell me, how long do you three plan to comprehend? Do you really think this is your turf, squatting here and refusing to leave?" Jing Po looked at the three ancestors of Xian Ding Sect with a cold expression.


    "What? Are you bitter because you haven''t grasped even the slightest bit of Immortal Technique over these many years and can''t stand to see us comprehending it, so you want to drive us away?" One of the Xian Ding Sect''s ancestors sneered in response.


    "What did you say?" That remark struck a nerve with Jing Po, whose own territory hosted Immortal Techniques that she had not managed to comprehend, yet someone else had, and to make matters worse, it was a top-grade Immortal Technique. Her heart had long been consumed by jealousy, feeling as uncomfortable as if she had swallowed a dead rat. Now that her sore spot was exposed, she shouted angrily, "Whether or not I can comprehend Immortal Technique is my business, none of yours. I''m only asking you now, just how long do you intend to comprehend here?"


    "We had an agreement long ago to comprehend here for ten thousand years, and it''s still too soon." An ancestor of Xian Ding Sect glanced at her sideways and said indifferently.


    "Hmph! An agreement? That was our agreement with Xuan Zhong, which didn''t include you. You really are shameless, trying to forcibly stay and cultivate here." Jing Po said coldly.


    "Hmm? I think I heard someone wants to break the original pact?" Suddenly, a voice sounded, and with a flash of flowing light, a figure had already landed nearby.


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    "It''s Xiao Yang!" Upon seeing it was Yang Ji, the three ancestors of Xian Ding Sect immediately revealed a beaming smile.


    "It''s this lad..." A few of the Star Brigand Kings glanced at him, their expressions much more indifferent.


    "You! Brother Yang, your cultivation?" The aged veteran of myriad tribulations looked towards Yang Ji, and upon closer inspection, was startled.


    "Huh? Seven Tribulations Immortal? Xiao Yang, you''ve achieved Tribulation Immortal status?" It took a moment for the three ancestors of Xian Ding Sect to notice, but upon closer examination, they were also surprised.


    The other Star Bandit Kings had also noticed his cultivation base, each one''s pupils shrinking.


    Just how many years had passed?


    The once Void Refining lad had, in a blink, achieved the status of Seven Tribulations Immortal?


    A significant shock clearly passed through their eyes.


    The person before them was no ordinary character, but a supreme genius. When he had achieved the status of Dao Child, he was able to suppress a group of peers; now that he had become a Seven Tribulations Immortal, like a dragon roaming the sea and a great roc soaring the sky, his might was even more pronounced.


    "Thanks to the three ancestors'' blessings, I cultivated for a period in a place where time flowed faster and thus achieved the status of Seven Tribulations Immortal. With the realm of a Seven Tribulations Immortal, I can now slay a Red Dust Immortal." Yang Ji said with a smile that wasn''t quite a smile, casting a glance at the group of Star Brigand Kings.


    In an instant, Jing Po, Ming Tu, the veteran of myriad tribulations, and other Star Brigand Kings felt a chill in their hearts and took a deep, quiet breath.


    A Seven Tribulations Immortal capable of slaying a Red Dust Immortal?


    This was truly shocking.


    Jing Po''s lips moved slightly, about to retort sarcastically, but suddenly, Yang Ji unleashed a horrifying aura so powerful that the interwoven auras of several Great Daos felt like an overwhelming heavenly might, inviolable and irresistible.


    Jing Po''s face froze in surprise, and the words at the tip of her tongue trembled twice but were not spoken.


    "Xiao Yang, is your current strength really sufficient to slay a Red Dust Immortal?" The three ancestors of Xian Ding Sect, feeling this aura, were inwardly shaken and became excited.


    "Yes, during a trip to the Minor Immortal Realm, I easily suppressed two Late Stage True Immortal powerhouses. Had it not been for someone pleading on their behalf, they would probably still be sealed by me until the end of their lifespans." Yang Ji casually spoke with a smile, as if recounting an ordinary matter.


    "Late Stage True Immortal? Two of them?" The others felt yet another shock in their hearts.


    "Brother Yang, if this is what a Seven Tribulations Immortal is capable of, what would happen if you became a Red Dust Immortal? Wouldn''t you be slaying Heavenly Immortals?" The veteran of myriad tribulations swallowed hard, mentally exclaiming how monstrous it was, thinking both his senior brothers were freaks.


    "It''s fortunate we didn''t make enemies with these two brothers, or our paths of immortality would''ve been bleak indeed!" He inwardly sighed with relief.


    "I just heard someone wanted to break the original agreement? Well... even without an agreement, it''ll do!" Yang Ji spoke slowly.


    Jing Po''s face lit up with joy, about to speak, but then she heard Yang Ji continue, "There will no longer be any agreements in the future. We plan to comprehend here for a long, long time. Hmm... You don''t have any objections, do you?"


    He looked around, his gaze sweeping lightly over everyone.


    "Haha, no objections, no objections at all! Brother Yang can comprehend for as long as he wishes!" The veteran of myriad tribulations immediately laughed.


    Ming Tu and the other few Star Brigand Kings looked at Yang Ji, their expressions not changing much. For them, the people comprehending were the same ones who had started; whether the time changed or not did not matter much.


    Only Jing Po wore an expression of dark displeasure, knowing that Yang Ji''s words targeted her. However, after feeling the aura Yang Ji emitted, she snorted coldly and then closed her murky old eyes. Continue your journey at My Virtual Library Empire


    "If no one opposes, then that''s for the best!" Seeing this, Yang Ji exchanged a few words with the three ancestors of Xian Ding Sect through voice transmission, then also sat down to meditate.

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    Hovering in the sky, Yang Ji summoned the Time Tower, enveloping the three ancestors within its confines, and began to comprehend the Immortal Art¡ªMark of Life and Death!


    This Immortal Technique he had previously mastered, already entering its threshold. Now, as he delved into it again, he quickly sank into the profound mysteries of the art.


    While comprehending the Mark of Life and Death, he was also perfecting the "Destiny Transfiguration Technique," "Destiny Twin Tracks Technique," "Destiny Talisman," and "Destiny Slaying Art."


    Especially the latter, which he took most seriously.


    He had already gained some understanding of this technique. After experiencing seven Destiny Thunder Tribulations and witnessing seven Origin Treasures of Destiny, his thoughts on the matter became more solid, and inspiration continued to surge forth.


    He wanted to create a fate-related Divine Power for slaughter that was even more formidable than the "Fate-Pointing Finger" Great Divine Power.


    If he succeeded, once it was cast, it would be futile for others to try to save themselves by leaving behind numerous clones. All traces of their life would be erased, leading to their complete demise.


    The killing capability would be thorough, like weeding out the roots, and it could also be used to resist the Destiny Thunder Tribulation.


    This was Yang Ji''s initial idea when he first conceived the Divine Power.


    Outside the Time Tower, time flowed at its normal rate, while inside the tower, time passed twenty times faster.


    A single day in the outside world equated to twenty days for Yang Ji within.


    Time ticked away moment by moment.


    Comprehension deepened continually.


    One year, two years, eight hundred years.


    The Mark of Life and Death reached minor completion.


    One thousand years, fifteen hundred years, two thousand five hundred years, the Mark of Life and Death reached major completion. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Three thousand years, three thousand five hundred years, four thousand years, four thousand six hundred years, five thousand years¡ªthe Mark of Life and Death reached perfection.


    After spending five thousand years, Yang Ji finally managed to master this top-tier Immortal Technique of the Great Immortal Technique level to perfection.


    At this point, the "Mark of Life and Death" replaced "Primordial Annihilation" and became his strongest Immortal Technique at present.


    All of this progressed as expected, steadily unfolding.


    During the span of five thousand years, the "Destiny Transfiguration Technique," "Destiny Twin Tracks Technique," and "Destiny Talisman" were also further perfected, advancing to the level of Supreme Divine Power.


    The "Destiny Slaying Art," to which he devoted much effort, was also successfully created, reaching the level of Supreme Divine Power as well.


    Once this technique was cast, it would take on seven different forms, reflecting the Life-Reaping Knife, Spear of Destiny, Destiny Compass, Sword of Destiny, Wheel of Destiny, Destiny Cauldron, and Destiny Clock¡ªthe seven variations of the Origin Treasures of Destiny.


    This was the ultimate manifestation of the Path of Destiny, bearing the supreme mysteries of the Path of Destiny, and each form possessed tremendous power.


    Yang Ji could feel that if he survived the next three Destiny Thunder Tribulations and witnessed the remaining three Origin Treasures of Destiny, combining ten mysteries of Destiny, the "Destiny Slaying Art" could become an Immortal Technique with infinite power and endless profundity.


    Even at this moment, merely as a Supreme Divine Power, the "Destiny Slaying Art" was more profound than the "Mark of Life and Death," capable of completely killing anyone with lesser cultivation than his through just a clone.


    Truly a formless way of killing!


    Five thousand years had passed, just two hundred and fifty years in the outside world, but in fact, the accelerated time still related to the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    In about a thousand years, Yang Ji would face the eighth Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    But now with the "Destiny Slaying Art," he felt much more confident.


    However, he knew the next Destiny Thunder Tribulation would be more terrifying, and it was uncertain whether he could survive it with his current foundation.


    Yang Ji did not linger. After briefly meeting with the three ancestors, he left the Life and Death Realm and flew towards the Taichu World.


    He went to seek the "opportunity" mentioned by the Prophetic Fish to strengthen his own foundation.


    In the vast expanse of the starry sky, a streak of light sped through.


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    Eleven years later.


    In the Taichu World, above the Immortal Cultivation Continent, Yang Ji stood in the sky with his eyes closed, serenely embracing the clouds that enveloped him, feeling an unparalleled sense of calm.


    "Taichu World, I have returned!"


    "Boss, where do we go to find opportunities?" Buddha Child asked.


    "Since it''s about opportunity, it''s not something to be sought but rather to be encountered," Yang Ji said with a slight smile.


    "Encountered? Does the boss mean we should just wander around and have a look?" Buddha Child murmured.


    "Yes, that''s exactly my plan!" Yang Ji said, his gaze sweeping across the horizon. Even without any opportunities, he was prepared to use his Golden Finger to scan every inch of land and space to find one.


    "Alright, let''s wander around. To be honest, I haven''t really had a look around the Taichu World yet," Buddha Child said with a laugh.


    "Alright, then let''s go! Hm?" Just as Yang Ji was about to set off, his eyes fixed on a figure below, causing him to halt.


    "Boss, what''s wrong?" Buddha Child was taken aback and also cast his gaze downward.


    Above the vast primeval forest, several figures flew by at high speed.


    The one in the lead was a young man in the Void Refinement Realm, holding the hand of a girl around five years old.


    Behind them were five people, led by a strong man in the Nascent Soul Late Stage, with the other four ranging from the Nascent Soul Early Stage to the Middle Stage.


    A fierce battle unfolded between the two parties as they chased and fled through the air.


    The young man, although only in the Void Refinement Realm, displayed tremendous strength, executing Supreme Divine Powers to perfection. With his immense combat power, he withstood the deadly assault of the five Nascent Soul masters.


    "Such a young man has perfected five Supreme Divine Powers, he''s a genius indeed, with extraordinary comprehension," Buddha Child exclaimed in surprise.


    Indeed, as Buddha Child said, a young man who had perfected five Supreme Divine Powers at the stage of Void Refinement truly deserved the title of genius.

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    Supreme Divine Power, learned by many, but to truly comprehend it to perfection is no easy feat.


    Don''t think that just because Yang Ji could perfect a Supreme Divine Power in just a few hundred years that everyone can do the same; that''s because he had the super comprehension aided by the Golden Finger, which others find nearly impossible to achieve.


    Ordinary cultivators, let alone perfecting a Supreme Divine Power, might not even be able to understand a Great Divine Power.


    Even among Red Dust Immortals there are vast disparities; in over five thousand years, Yang Ji had fully mastered a top Immortal Technique of great Immortal Technique volume, yet the three old ancestors of the Immortal Cauldron and those Star Brigand Kings were still stuck at the introductory phase, with Jing Po unable to even step through the door¡ªthe gap between them was just too vast.


    The top Immortal Techniques, profound and immeasurable, embracing all things, are feared beyond their lifetime, a million years, or even ten million years, to barely reach a minor achievement.


    Clearly, they don''t possess the super comprehension needed to perfect a top Immortal Technique.


    The further one goes in cultivation, the more prominent and crucial comprehension becomes.


    It was obvious that the youth below was a genius with good comprehension.


    Pity, such a genius was now at his wits'' end, completely surrounded by a group of five.


    "Are you truly set on merciless slaughter?" The youth stood tall in the void, his hair disheveled, streaks of blood visible, his red eyes giving him the appearance of a bloodthirsty beast, his body radiating an aura of madness.


    He sternly stood in the void, like a high wall protecting the little girl behind him, and though his presence was fierce, his hand was tenderly holding the girl''s.


    The little girl gripped his hand, sensing the bestial, bloodthirsty aura emanating from the man before her, yet not afraid in the slightest; determination written all over her childish face, her gem-like eyes flashed with a hate that knew no fear, standing firm beside the man, her small hand tightly clasping his large palm, lending him strength.


    "Unless you die, the anger of my master in the Shentu Family cannot be quenched! Your existence and that of your unlucky child are like fishbones stuck in our throats, leaving us without face, so you must die," said the leader of the Nascent Soul cultivators in a cold voice.


    "Zhi Yuan, are you scared?" the youth asked, turning his head towards the little girl, squeezing a soft smile on his face.


    "Zhi Yuan is not scared!" The little girl lifted her head, her voice youthful yet strong.


    "Good, hold onto my hand tightly!" The youth suddenly turned back, the Yin Yang Energies swirling in his eyes transforming into five dragon snakes, bursting forward to strike at the five people.


    "Hmph! Primordial Spirit Killing Move, we are already protected, your Primordial Spirit Killing Move is useless on us!" Blue light flashed in the sea of consciousness of the five Nascent Soul cultivators, and Talismans appeared, blocking the incoming dragon-snake energy.


    "This is ''Yin Yang Separation at Dawn''? He actually knows this Primordial Spirit Killing Move!" exclaimed the Buddha Child in surprise.


    "I taught it to him!" Yang Ji said.


    "Big brother, you taught him? When did you teach him?" The Buddha Child gaped in amazement.


    "Back when my Primordial Spirit turned into countless threads and scattered, roaming the boundless emptiness, observing the rivers and lands, wandering the sun, moon, and stars, chatting joyfully with mortals and debating with fellow cultivators, it was then that I took a disciple and passed on my Divine Skills and Cultivation Techniques! Thousands of years have flown by in the blink of an eye, and to my surprise, he has grown so much," Yang Ji said slowly.


    "Ah, he is your disciple, big brother? After all this time, these guys were bullying my fellow disciple?" The Buddha Child instantly became furious.


    "Zhi Yuan, hold on to me!" The sudden Primordial Spirit Killing Move having been blocked, the young man''s expression hardened, his energy becoming more and more violent as he prepared to fight desperately. Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire


    "You''re out of moves, now die!" The five Nascent Soul cultivators sneered and closed in for the kill.


    "Die your mother''s head, dare to bully my fellow disciple, go to hell!" Buddha Child suddenly jumped out, slammed down with a palm, and in an instant, all five Nascent Soul cultivators were too late to even cry out before they turned into dust and were annihilated.


    The youth was taken aback, looking again to find an additional figure in the void.


    In a purple robe and with a demeanor of profound dreams of a thousand autumns, he looked exactly like the person from his dreams who had passed down teachings.


    "You, you are... Master?" the young man


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    "Master!" The young man''s disheveled hair fluttered in the wind as he gazed at the familiar figure before him, his eyes already brimming with tears, and with a plop, he knelt down midair.


    "Xiao Er, after so many years, I didn''t expect that you would have grown this much. A third-tribulation Taoist Body, not bad at all!" Yang Ji said with a slight smile, waving a hand and sending a gentle breeze that picked up Deng Xiao.


    "Zhi Yuan, hurry, pay your respects to your grandmaster!" After getting up, Deng Xiao quickly turned to the girl beside him.


    The little girl, with her bright eyes sparkling with curiosity, looked up at Yang Ji and obediently knelt down, gently bowing her head and saying, "Zhi Yuan pays respects to the grandmaster!" Explore stories at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Child, there''s no need for such formalities!" Yang Ji conjured a large hand and lifted the little girl, pulling her closer and warmly ruffling her hair with a smile. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The word ''grandmaster'' entwined the emotions of three generations, warming the soft feelings in their hearts.


    As he looked at the well-behaved little girl before him, Yang Ji felt a significant stirring within. He had not expected that, unknowingly, he had also become a grandmaster.


    "A Taoist Body with three spirits, a fine seedling indeed!" Yang Ji pinched the girl''s creamy, jade-like cheek, feeling warmth flood his heart. The word ''grandmaster'', so quietly, had already woven a tender bond within him.


    Zhi Yuan, meeting Yang Ji for the first time, showed not a hint of timidity or unfamiliarity. She didn''t cry or make a fuss, but let Yang Ji stroke her little face, showing no resistance and instead rubbed her face against Yang Ji''s palm with a face full of joy.


    The first meeting of three generations held an indescribable, ineffable doting affection, a tenderness unlike any other emotion.


    The more Yang Ji looked, the more he found himself liking her.


    "Cough cough cough!" Off to the side, Buddha Child, who had been ignored, lightly coughed.


    "Who is this senior?" Deng Xiao''s expression shifted, and he bowed slightly toward Buddha Child in respect.


    "Just call him Uncle-Master!" Yang Ji said.


    "Deng Xiao has seen Uncle-Master! Thank you for your help just now, Uncle-Master!" Deng Xiao bowed deeply in thanks.


    "Second Grandmaster!" Zhi Yuan, very astute, also called out softly and respectfully.


    "Haha, my niece, no need for such formalities! It''s Uncle-Master''s duty to help you." Buddha Child laughed heartily, straightening his back to appear more grown-up and mature, stepping forward to affectionately touch the well-behaved Zhi Yuan, "Little Zhi Yuan, do not fear, with your Second Grandmaster here, no one can bully you."


    "Grandmaster, Second Grandmaster, please save my mother," Zhi Yuan pleaded, her eyes welling up with tears.


    "Little Zhi Yuan, don''t cry. With your Grandmaster and Second Grandmaster here, there''s no problem we cannot solve," Buddha Child said confidently, his back straight.


    "What was that all about just now?" Yang Ji looked at Deng Xiao.


    "They are from a Hidden World Family, the Shentu Clan!" Deng Xiao said indignantly, with solemn and unwilling eyes, "Zhuge Yunxia of the Zhuge Clan and I have mutually pledged our love and even became Taoist couples, which brought forth Zhi Yuan. However, recently the Shentu Family announced that they wish to form an alliance with the Zhuge Family. The Shentu Family''s young master even wants to marry Yunxia, and they planned to offer the betrothal gifts today. Yunxia was called back to her family a few days ago. Upon hearing the news, I went to the Zhuge Family to seek clarification, yet on the way, I was ambushed and pursued by the Shentu Family."


    "The Shentu Family forming an alliance with the Zhuge Family?" Yang Ji''s brows knitted slightly.


    "Could it be to deal with the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons?" Buddha Child said in a deep voice.


    "Zhuge Yunxia? What is her relation to Zhuge Yuntian?" Yang Ji suddenly asked.


    "Zhuge Yuntian is her uncle!" Zhi Yuan said from the side.


    "Uncle?" Yang Ji mildly laughed, then abruptly looked up at the Sky Firmament, "Your uncle is rather derelict in his duty then. Does he intend to ruin his own sister''s happiness?"


    "After thousands of years, Brother Yang has become even more formidable; even with me employing the ''Cloud Concealment Great Immortal Technique'' to hide among the clouds, you detected me with ease. Brother Yang''s methods are truly extraordinary," an astonished and melodious voice suddenly sounded above in the Sky Firmament. A white-robed man of unparalleled demeanor appeared in the sky.


    "It''s Uncle!" Zhi Yuan cried out.


    "Zhi Yuan!" Zhuge Yuntian smiled gently at her, then his expression hardened, "Shen Tujue promised he wouldn''t harm you, I didn''t expect he would still take action."


    "You anticipated the Shentu Family would act, otherwise, you wouldn''t have followed," Yang Ji said.


    "I couldn''t rest easy!" Zhuge Yuntian''s gaze swept over Zhi Yuan.


    "Uncle, I beg you to let my mother go!" Zhi Yuan suddenly cried, kneeling down before Zhuge Yuntian.


    "Zhi Yuan, get up!" Zhuge Yuntian''s expression softened, clearly troubled. He used a technique to lift Zhi Yuan to her feet.


    "Do the two families need to form an alliance through marriage?" Yang Ji inquired.


    "This is the condition laid out by the Shentu Family! It is also the intent of the family elders. Marriage helps facilitate deeper relations between the two families," Zhuge Yuntian shook his head as he explained.


    "What? Despite being once among the top ten of the Immortals'' List and now a third-tribulation Immortal yourself, can''t you refuse such a thing? Or do you actually approve of this marriage? Or perhaps, you find my disciple unworthy? Unwilling to see through their happiness?" Yang Ji asked, looking sideways.


    "What does personal affection matter in the face of the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons, or the survival of our clans? It is a necessary sacrifice!" Zhuge Yuntian stated firmly.


    "In the end, the Zhuge Family believes that allying with the Shentu Family will bring greater benefits and security. My disciple, being alone, is difficult to be esteemed by your Zhuge Family," Yang Ji said.

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    "Brother Yang Ji, there is no need for this; the survival of the family alliance is a significant matter. Some things require necessary compromises! Deng Xiao is indeed a talent, but alas, the heavens do not always accord with man''s desires," Zhuge Yuntian said, shaking his head.


    "My disciple is not alone; behind him, he has me and the Wuji Dao Sect!" Yang Ji suddenly turned to Zhuge Yuntian, "Since the Zhuge Family is considering an alliance, why not think about an alliance with the Wuji Dao Sect?"


    "An alliance with the Wuji Dao Sect?" Zhuge Yuntian was suddenly taken aback, looked at Yang Ji and said, "Brother Yang, you are but a Seven Tribulations Immortal, can you speak on behalf of the Wuji Dao Sect?"


    "I can speak for the Wuji Dao Sect!" Yang Ji suddenly erupted with an immensely powerful aura, sweeping in all directions, causing Zhuge Yuntian''s expression to change as he blurted out, "Red Dust Immortal?" Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    "I am not a Red Dust Immortal, but I can slay a Red Dust Immortal!" Yang Ji declared solemnly.


    Zhuge Yuntian''s breath caught in his throat; he looked deeply at Yang Ji, "A Seven Tribulations Immortal slaying a Red Dust Immortal!" If such words were spoken by someone else, he would have scoffed, but coming from the person before him, he couldn''t help but take it very seriously.


    "Is Brother Yuntian inclined to welcome me to visit the Zhuge Family?" Yang Ji inquired, looking towards Zhuge Yuntian.


    "Your visit to the Zhuge Family is to take Yun Xia away for your disciple; this act will certainly offend the Shentu Family! I¡­" Zhuge Yuntian hesitated, weighing the interests at hand.


    "Master! The Shentu Family is powerful, with several Red Dust Immortals; you must not risk danger for your disciple!" Deng Xiao exclaimed, his expression changing.


    "You and I share a master-disciple bond; over the years, however, I have hardly imparted any teachings to you. Now that my disciple faces difficulty, how can I, as a master, stand idly by?" Yang Ji said with a faint smile, "Rest assured! Even if not for you, I must make this trip for Zhi Yuan."


    "Master¡­" Deng Xiao looked gravely concerned, his words stopping short.


    "Do not worry; with your master stepping in, you can be at ease," the Buddha Child said with a smile.


    "Uncle-Master, you are unaware; the Shentu Family has a full four Red Dust Immortals; their power is immense; I''m afraid¡­" Deng Xiao looked worried.


    "Little Nephew-Disciple, do not worry. Let''s leave this matter to your master," the Buddha Child said calmly.


    "This journey is fraught with peril. If Master should risk danger for his disciple''s sake by going to the Zhuge Family, I would feel immeasurable guilt!" Deng Xiao declared somberly.


    "The Shentu Family takes a bride by force; it is the disciple who suffers humiliation. If I as a master do not step forward, the world will think that you have no support behind you, that you are vulnerable to bullying!" Yang Ji said with a smile, looking towards Zhuge Yuntian, "My visit to the Zhuge Family is entirely for my disciple''s matter. If both families can refrain from making things difficult, and can come to a mutually beneficial agreement, our three families can form an alliance, strength upon strength. This is the condition of the Wuji Dao Sect to form an alliance with your Zhuge Family, just this one matter."


    "As to the benefits at stake, Brother Zhuge must have reached a decision! If the Shentu Family truly intends to form an alliance for the survival of their family, they will surely create goodwill and not cling pointlessly like a shrew. With the Wuji Dao Sect joining, the combined strength of our three families will be even more formidable. When the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons comes, we will stand a better chance. The Shentu Family must be rational; if they genuinely wish to form an alliance, they won''t mind such a trivial matter," Yang Ji said leisurely.


    "Fine! I will take Brother Yang to my Zhuge Family! I will explain the matter to the Patriarch and call off the arranged marriage with the Shentu Family. If the Shentu Family clings to such a trivial matter, then they will prove unreliable when the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons arrives," Zhuge Yuntian said with a flash in his eyes.


    "A clear mind, Brother Zhuge; I will say no more." Yang Ji nodded his head.


    "Brother Yang, come with me!" Zhuge Yuntian then soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of light that disappeared into the heavens.


    Yang Ji swept his arm, bringing Deng Xiao and Zhi Yuan into the Mount Sea World, and followed suit.


    They raced along, and three hours later,


    Yang Ji and Zhuge Yuntian arrived at a celestial wonderland where mountains rose and fell.


    Here, clouds and mist intertwined, birds sang amidst the fragrance of flowers, and Spiritual Energy was abundant ¨C truly a geomantic treasure land.


    Zhuge Yuntian took several steps forward in the air, conjuring a colossal hand that swept across the valley between two towering Immortal Mountains, slowly opening a portal that pulsed with Immortal Light.


    "Brother Yang, my Zhuge Clan resides in this small world. Please, follow me in!" Zhuge Yuntian turned to signal Yang Ji, then flew into the portal.


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    Within, the scenery was extraordinary; rays of rosy clouds, streams of Immortal Qi, flowers blanketing the ground, and vegetation covering the hills defined this small world, which the Zhuge Family had cultivated to resemble the Immortal Realm itself.


    It was no surprise coming from the Hidden World Family; a glance was enough to reveal its profound heritage.


    "The patriarch and the guests from the Shentu Family are conversing in the Heavenly Palace! Brother Yang, please follow me!" Zhuge Yuntian led the way swiftly, quickly bringing Yang Ji to a complex of palaces, flying straight into the tallest hall.


    Upon entering, Yang Ji sensed two mighty presences, both seated upon glittering "Immortal Thrones."


    One of the dignitaries wore an Immortal Crown and ancient feathered robes, with the bearing of a sage from primeval times. His eyes shone with divine light, emanating extraordinary authority.


    Behind him, slightly lower, were the "King''s Thrones," upon which sat commanding Tribulation Immortals, each radiating boundless majesty.


    Beside these Tribulation Immortals, a young man from the Fushion Realm sat, his body exuding a cold aura that revealed his cruel and ruthless character.


    These people wore robes identical to those who had ambushed Deng Xiao, clearly belonging to the Shentu Family.


    Opposite the Shentu Family were the Zhuge Family members, with a Red Dust Immortal seated on an "Immortal Throne," and like the Shentu Family guests, several Tribulation Immortals sat on "King''s Thrones" with equal grandeur.

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    The courtesy extended here underscored the importance the Shentu Family placed on the alliance.


    As Yang Ji and Zhuge Yuntian flew in, they immediately drew the attention of both families'' members.


    Seeing Zhuge Yuntian, everyone smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.


    When they looked at Yang Ji, however, a hint of unfamiliarity showed in their eyes. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Upon seeing this, Zhuge Yuntian introduced, "Two revered ancestors, this is Yang Ji from the Wuji Dao Sect, who has come to discuss the matter of forming an alliance with our two families."


    "Oh, a friend from the Wuji Dao Sect? Since you have come as a guest, please have a seat!" As soon as Zhuge Xiongba saw this, he waved his hand, and a "King''s Throne" appeared before Yang Ji, slightly lower than the "Immortal Thrones" of the two family elders.


    Upon seeing this, Zhuge Yuntian immediately transmitted a message to Zhuge Xiongba.


    Zhuge Xiongba''s expression changed dramatically, and he gave Yang Ji a deep look, then turned to Zhuge Yuntian, as if confirming something.


    Only then did he laugh and say, "Brother Yang, please take a seat!"


    With a wave of his hand, the King''s Throne was retracted, and an Immortal Throne appeared in front of Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji glanced at it and then stepped up, sitting down with dignity.


    "An Immortal Throne? How does a Seven Tribulations Immortal deserve to sit on an Immortal Throne?" Shentu Juns, the elder of the Shentu Family, frowned slightly. Yang Ji being on an equal footing with him displeased him, but as a profound character, he didn''t voice his displeasure. Instead, he smiled and said, "So, young friend, you claim to represent the Wuji Dao Sect in alliance negotiations with our two families? Please, elaborate on your proposal."


    "I have come here firstly to discuss the alliance and secondly for the sake of a disciple of mine." At Yang Ji''s beckoning, Deng Xiao appeared before everyone, and his arrival instantly caused a stir among both parties.


    The young man from the Shentu Family with a cold demeanor immediately narrowed his eyes: "He''s not dead?"


    People from the Zhuge Family were also frowning: "Is Deng Xiao his disciple?"


    "My Wuji Dao Sect has only one condition for forming an alliance with your two families: I hope the Shentu Family will abandon the matrimonial alliance with the Zhuge Family. Of course, such an alliance would bring joy to both families, and I would be happy to see it succeed. However, I hope that the bride will not be my disciple''s beloved, Yun Xia," Yang Ji said slowly.


    "You''ve come for Yun Xia, not the alliance?" Zhuge Xiongba frowned.


    "Yun Xia is my disciple''s beloved, and our families are naturally very closely related," Yang Ji made it clear. If your Zhuge Family agrees to this marriage, then there will be an alliance between Wuji Dao Sect and the Zhuge Family.


    "What a joke. Does your Wuji Dao Sect even have the right to set conditions? Our Shentu Family doesn''t think much of your Wuji Dao Sect at all. Among the Ten Great Dao Sects, your sect has the shallowest foundation and the shortest history; the Red Dust Immortal is the only one you have. Forming an alliance with us would only be a burden!" Shentu Jun scoffed.


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    "Indeed, the foundation of the Wuji Dao Sect does seem a bit lacking," Zhuge Xiongba glanced at Yang Ji and nodded.


    "Who says my Wuji Dao Sect has only one Red Dust Immortal? Who says my Wuji Dao Sect has a shallow foundation? My senior brother Xuan Zhong is a disciple of the Supreme Immortal King in the Immortal Realm, the first true heir. My senior brother Wang Tianli has slain the ''Transcendent'', ''Invincible'', and ''Heavenly Dao'' extraordinary Great Dao, the first true heir. My senior brother Hao Yun is the reincarnation of the Quasi-Imperial Monarch Lord of Fortune, the first true heir. And I am also the first true heir. A single sect with four first true heirs¡ªsuch depth, yet you claim my Wuji Dao Sect has a shallow foundation?"


    Yang Ji scoffed disdainfully, continuing slowly, "My senior brothers are all individuals of immense destiny. Before the arrival of the great calamities, they will undoubtedly become Red Dust Immortals, each capable of surpassing all of the Red Dust Immortals of your Shentu Family."


    "Insolence! You dare to spout such wild boasts! What great destiny? They are nothing more than a bunch of ants who have yet to grow up," Shentu Jun slammed the armrest and berated angrily, "What is your Wuji Dao Sect? Who are you to demand our Shentu Family give up a marriage?"


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    "Your Wuji Dao Sect is a burden, a powder keg out in the open. When the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons comes, the first to perish will be small sects like Wuji Dao Sect, famous in name but lacking in true power."


    "You even wish to form an alliance with our two families, what wishful thinking! Now you want to talk conditions with us, you''re simply out of your depth."


    "Our two families aligned would mean eight Red Dust Immortals. Do you, an ant, have any idea of the magnitude of energy that eight Red Dust Immortals represent? Naturally, an ant-like sect such as Wuji Dao Sect wouldn''t understand the vast energy of eight Red Dust Immortals!"


    Shen Tujun looked at Yang Ji with disdain, his gaze filled with contempt.


    Seeing Shen Tujun''s prideful and arrogant demeanor, as if he looked down upon the world, Yang Ji couldn''t help but laugh in anger, sneering, "Eight Red Dust Immortals, is that a lot?"


    If he had revealed his identity as the leader of the Myriad Realms Commerce Alliance, who once suppressed many Red Dust Immortals of the Ancestral Saint Hall single-handedly, probably someone would kneel in fright on the spot.


    But now, he was not Luo Ji, nor Luo Xiong, but Yang Ji.


    "Truly a case of the ignorant being fearless," said Shen Tujun with a cold laugh.


    A single Red Dust Immortal was enough to prop up a super sect; eight was a tremendous force capable of influencing the world''s winds and clouds.


    The people from the Zhuge Family shook their heads on hearing Yang Ji''s words, and their already low opinion of Wuji Dao Sect further declined, abandoning any thoughts they might have had about allying with it.


    "You''re truly ignorant! Wuji Dao Sect is one of the Ten Great Dao Sects, its fame reverberates throughout Taichu World, celebrated in the Myriad Realms, attracting all the fortune in the world and gathering all kinds of talents. The energy that explodes forth from it is not something a narrow-minded, self-important person like you could comprehend," Yang Ji said to Shen Tujun, his tone indifferent.


    "Is that so? Zhuge Brother told me that you possess the battle power of a Red Dust Immortal, and I''d like to see just how much energy the so-called Wuji Dao Sect prodigy, the so-called top direct disciple, can unleash. Worthy or not to sit upon the ''Immortal Throne''!" Shen Tujun''s expression turned cold, as he suddenly made his move.


    He punched through the air; within that punch, he condensed several terrifying Immortal Techniques, embodying the supreme will of a True Immortal.


    With one punch, the void trembled, and everywhere there was the terrifying pressure of heaven and earth. The force of the punch turned into an image of Shen Tujun, demonstrating the Immortal Technique with full thrust.


    With this move, he showed no mercy, giving it his all, evidently aiming to defeat Yang Ji in a single strike and display the supreme authority and unmatched dread of a Red Dust Immortal.


    Moreover, he struck unexpectedly, without any warning, instantly erupting with a move as fast as thunder which does not cover ears, striking like a thunderbolt or a rolling meteor!


    A single move, sworn to punish the ignorance of Yang Ji!


    "Brother Yang, be careful!" Zhuge Yuntian''s expression changed as he brought Yang Ji with him. If something went awry, he''d not only feel guilty, but it would also be hard to explain to Wuji Dao Sect.


    "Such minor techniques dare to display power in front of me!" Yang Ji''s expression remained unchanged; no matter how many Minor Immortal Techniques the punch contained, none could contest against his top-tier Destruction Hand Seal of Great Immortal Technique.


    He raised his hand and employed Primordial Annihilation, with the Destruction Hand Seal soaring into the sky. The force of destruction was like a scorching sun in the sky, causing ripples of energy in the air, rolling like heatwaves, annihilating everything.


    The punch Shen Tujun threw was completely annihilated in an instant, turning into a shower of energy light and dissipating away.


    The Destruction Hand Seal continued unabated, heading straight for Shen Tujun.


    "What?" Seeing this scene, Shen Tujun''s face changed dramatically, and the people of the Zhuge Family also felt a tremble in their hearts.


    "What kind of Immortal Technique is this? It''s so powerful! Even a Seven Tribulations Immortal wielding it has such might!" Zhuge Xiongba straightened up, his eyes fixed on the Destruction Hand Seal.


    "Good lad, don''t get ahead of yourself!" Shen Tujun bellowed angrily, exerting his strength anew. A vast phantom emerged behind him, clad in pitch-black armor, wearing a black iron mask, and equipped with black iron gauntlets, exuding a terrifying aura that seemed to cover the world, like a Dharma Image of Heaven and Earth.


    "This is Shen Tujun''s spirit of war, infused with his life essence. It''s said that Shentu Family''s ancient ancestor was once a general among mortals, who battled in every direction, slew countless enemies, and condensed an Invincible spirit of war. After ascending to the Immortal Realm, he also expanded territories for the Celestial Court, battled through the Myriad Realms, and became an Invincible commander, ruling over a region of the Immortal Realm! The legacy he passed down is extremely powerful, indeed a Great Immortal Technique," Zhuge Xiongba said somewhat moved, speaking telepathically with the other Tribulation Immortals from the Zhuge Family beside him.


    "Shentu Annihilation!"


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    "War Spirit Eternal!"


    "Battle Will Everlasting!"


    Shen Tujun''s strike after strike came forth, killing immortals, annihilating demons, obliterating all around, as the Invincible spirit of war turned into a smoky battlefield, a World Extinguishing storm, sweeping towards Yang Ji.


    "You, a Seven Tribulations Immortal, dare to challenge the dignity of a Red Dust Immortal, die!" From within the storm of World Extinguishing smoke, Shen Tujun''s cold voice came again, as he now held a pitch-black lance in his hand, ancient beyond measure, as if stained by seeping blood. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The tip of the lance was extremely sharp, as if it could pierce the blue sky and all Realms, exhibiting the fearsome power of an Immortal Artifact.


    A series of terrifying killing moves burst forth, the Destruction Hand Seal instantly obliterated.


    All the killing moves surged toward Yang Ji.


    This Shen Tujun, who could represent his family in negotiations at the Zhuge Clan, was indeed a powerhouse of considerable strength, a Late Stage True Immortal.


    Having condensed more than two thousand strands of True Immortal Laws, he was only a few steps away from the True Immortal Peak, possessing unparalleled power.


    Once unleashed, the surge of True Immortal aura was formidable. With highly sophisticated Great Immortal Techniques and an Immortal Artifact in his hands, he unleashed peerless power.

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    But Yang Ji was not the least bit panicked, he sneered coldly, and the hidden Time Tower in his palm quivered slightly. A surge of the Power of Time emanated out, Time Imprisonment, everything halted, all of Shen Tujun''s attacks and movements were confined in the void.


    Shen Tujun possessed an Immortal Artifact, and so did he, the Time Tower, having absorbed the Power of Time from the Time Fissure, was infinitely close to becoming an Immortal Artifact.


    This was an Innate Supreme Treasure, its might boundless, something Shen Tujun could not begin to contend with.


    Seizing the opportunity, Yang Ji unleashed yet another powerful move.


    The Inner World trembled, the infinite World Force surged, and it too condensed into a spear with power comparable to that of an Immortal Artifact, thrusting fiercely towards Shen Tujun.


    All these techniques were executed in the blink of an eye.


    Before the crowd could react, they saw Shen Tujun sent flying by a spear thrust.


    "What?" Upon seeing this scene, the crowd''s eyes nearly burst, their lips trembling with shock.


    The next moment, Yang Ji''s action further deeply astonished everyone. Standing on "Boundless Heavens and Earth," he caught up with the flung Shen Tujun in an instant, intertwining the Destruction Hand Seal in his hands, striking relentlessly and bombarding Shen Tujun''s body without any restraint.


    The impact shattered his body''s Immortal Dao''s Gang Qi, trembling the True Immoral Laws, and his invincible soul was outright obliterated.


    Blood spilled from the corners of Shen Tujun''s mouth, his facial expression wretched, his hair disheveled, howling like a beaten old demon, entirely devoid of any Immortal''s demeanor, let alone the domineering bearing that once looked down upon the world.


    "Ah, little brat!" Shen Tujun, brutalized to the point of frenzy, completely lost his senses.


    The Zhuge Clan and the Shentu Clan were absolutely dumbfounded by this scene.


    How could they have imagined that a Seven Tribulations Immortal could be pummeling a Late Stage True Immortal of the Red Dust to such an extent, something utterly inconceivable, far exceeding the limits of their comprehension.


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    Only when the Tribulation Immortal of the Shentu Family regained their senses did they charge forward with bloodshot eyes, howling: "Damn it, let go of our ancestor!"


    "Hmph!" With a mere cold snort from Yang Ji, their Primordial Spirits trembled, and they clutched their heads, crying out in pain.


    "Do you now realize the energy that a genius of my Wuji Dao Sect can unleash? To suppress someone like you, I but need to turn my hand!" Yang Ji''s voice was like a myriad of poisonous needles, piercing cruelly into Shen Tujun''s mind.


    Shen Tujun''s expression was filled with sorrow, and for a moment, even his Dao heart became unstable.


    Ever since he had become a Red Dust Immortal, he had been respected, revered across the Myriad Realms, never once humiliated like this.


    And now, he faced such humiliation.


    And by a Seven Tribulations Immortal he had never even considered seriously!


    "Boy, I will have you dead!" Shen Tujun roared, with the True Immortal Laws vibrating and his Immortal force churning, ready to fight like a cornered beast.


    "At this point, you still talk tough to me!" Yang Ji said icily, a single palm strike crushing down fiercely, turning Shen Tujun into a mist of blood. Just as he was about to seal him with "Palm Taiji," a profound voice rang out.


    "Fellow Daoist, please show mercy!" The void tore open, and an authoritative old man with white hair and beard, radiant eyes, and youthful features bathed in endless Immortal Light emerged from the void.


    "Family Head!" People from the Zhuge Family quickly stood up and saluted the old man.


    The person who had arrived must be the Zhuge Family Head, the most formidable Red Dust Immortal of the Zhuge Clan.


    Yang Ji glanced over and noticed that the newcomer was at the peak of a True Immortal, emitting an aura not much different from Cheng Bailou, the head of the Ancestral Saint Hall, a true powerhouse! He couldn''t help but inwardly sigh at the profound depths of the Zhuge Clan. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhuge Tao''s entire being surged with the aura of Immortal Dao, appearing unfathomable, an exceptional figure, ever composed, his joy and anger inscrutable. He looked at Yang Ji, glanced at the blood mist in his hand, and spoke slowly, "I am Zhuge Tao, the Family Head of the Zhuge Clan. Please do me the favor of releasing Brother Shentu."


    "Today, for the sake of the Zhuge Family Head, I''ll spare you this once!" Yang Ji waved his hand and tossed the blood mist away, and Shen Tujun staggered into form, retreating several steps.


    "You! Brat, you dare injure me, the Wuji Dao Sect will never be able to form an alliance with our two families. When the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons comes, we''ll see who dies first!" Shen Tujun glared at Yang Ji ferociously, wishing he could devour him alive.


    Yang Ji laughed internally, unconcerned.


    "Since the two families have no intention of forming an alliance with my Wuji Dao Sect, believing that the Wuji Dao Sect is not worthy, then so be it!" Yang Ji directly dismissed the idea of forming an alliance with the two families, his gaze sweeping across, "I care not about your alliance, but the Dao companion of my disciple I must take with me. They cannot become the sacrifice for your union."


    "You dare!" Shen Tujun bellowed.


    "What would I not dare? Can you stop me? If it weren''t for the intervention of the Zhuge Family Head, I would have crushed you with a flip of my hand," Yang Ji scoffed, with his face now laid bare, he had no need to hold back.


    Shen Tujun''s face spasmed, resentment in his tone, "Zhuge Family Head, this youngster is insolent, disrupting our meeting and killing five of the Nascent Soul Cultivators of my Shentu Clan, he deserves death. I implore us to join forces and suppress this scoundrel!"


    "Brother Shentu, be calm, such a matter has not yet escalated to life and death," Zhuge Tao shook his head.


    "How so? The Zhuge Family Head is unwilling to make a move?" Shen Tujun was shocked, his expression suddenly turning cold, "This man has slighted my Shentu family, killed men of Shentu, with whom we share irreconcilable differences. With an enemy before us, does the Zhuge Family Head really not wish to stand with the Shentu Clan against our common foe? If so, what of our alliance, what of facing the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons together? If the Zhuge Clan doesn''t act today, truly it would be a great disappointment to my Shentu Clan!"

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    "Shentu Brother''s remarks are rather severe. Yuntian has already informed me of the situation. The Daoist friend who killed your Shentu Family''s people¡ª they still have their Clone Techniques alive in the world. There is no need for both parties to reach the point of life and death confrontation," Zhuge Tao said.


    "Zhuge Family Head, are you protecting him?" Shen Tujun''s expression darkened.


    "It''s not a matter of protection! It''s just that there''s no need for our three parties to foster such enmity, especially right before the advent of the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons¡ªwhy add an enemy?"


    Zhuge Tao shook his head and glanced at Deng Xiao beside Yang Ji, saying,


    "I was unaware of the matter concerning Yun Xia beforehand. I was the one who proposed the marriage arrangement. Since the child Yun Xia has already become Dao companions with this Daoist brother''s Disciple, it wouldn''t be appropriate to arrange another marriage."


    "One, it shows disrespect to the Shentu Family; two, it ruins a marriage bond."


    "How about letting this Daoist friend take Yun Xia away? My Zhuge Family has another Holy Maiden, Zhuge Yunyan, who is of an untouched Infinity lineage, and I can promise her to the Shentu scion," he suggested.


    "Does Zhuge Family Head mean to minimize this affair and sweep it under the rug, intending to turn hostility into friendship?" Shen Tujun''s face looked somewhat displeased.


    "The matter here, after all, was provoked by me. I will make a compensation to satisfy the Shentu Clan," Zhuge Tao said.


    Yang Ji looked at Zhuge Tao and realized that things were not as he said; Zhuge Tao had known about Zhuge Yunxia having a Dao companion from the start, yet he still decided in favor of the marriage to deepen ties with the Shentu Family.


    Now, seeing the power Yang Ji exhibited, he had another idea in mind, intending to link Zhuge Yunxia with the Wuji Dao Sect and pursue development on both fronts¡ªtruly, a lack of acumen. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shen Tujun also guessed some of Zhuge Tao''s thoughts and said coldly, "What if my Shentu Family insists on marrying Zhuge Yunxia?"


    His words were to force a stance; at this stage, it was no longer about Zhuge Yunxia, but about declaring where one stood.


    "Why must Shentu Brother be so! The affair here is due to the Zhuge Family''s lack of consideration. I will personally visit later and make a compensation! The alliance between our two families is a significant matter, why let these trivial issues trip us up?" Zhuge Tao argued.


    "I, Shen Tujun, always speak and act straightforwardly without beating around the bush. Zhuge Family Head, just speak plainly, will you choose the Shentu Family or the Wuji Dao Sect? Make a decision!" Shen Tujun said gravely.


    "What do you mean by these words, Shentu Brother?" Zhuge Tao frowned inwardly.


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    "If you align with the Shentu Family, then marry Zhuge Yunxia to my family''s younger generation, Shen Tujue! If you choose to align with the Wuji Dao Sect, then the matter of Zhuge Yunxia, my Shentu Family will not intervene, and I will take my people and leave immediately. The alliance will thusly be dissolved!" Shen Tujun said sternly.


    He was forcing the Zhuge Clan to make a choice; if they chose the Shentu Family, they would inevitably offend Yang Ji, which was precisely what Shen Tujun wished to see.


    Yang Ji glanced at Shen Tujun and said with a smile, "If your Shentu Family truly intends to form an alliance to combat the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons, you should focus entirely on preparing to deal with the Heavenly Demon issue. Yet, you are now forcing your ''ally'' over a marital affair¡ªsuch action hardly shows the slightest sincerity on your part."


    He then turned to Zhuge Tao and continued, "Family Head Zhuge should have seen my strength; defeating a Late Stage True Immortal like Red Dust Immortal is effortless for me. My fellow disciples possess the same level of combat power. If you choose to align with my Wuji Dao Sect, we would be ten thousand times stronger than the Shentu Clan."


    "Today I will most certainly take Zhuge Yunxia with me, and I don''t mind if your two families join forces to oppose me!"


    "Impudent, what arrogance!" Shen Tujun said harshly. "Zhuge Family Head, this man is so arrogant, let us join forces and suppress him together!"


    "Shentu Brother, please leave!" Out of the blue, Zhuge Tao suddenly spoke.


    "Zhuge Family Head, you... what did you say?" the features of Shen Tujunn twisted, showing great displeasure.


    "I don''t like being coerced, even less so by an ''ally.'' Shentu Brother, please return. As for the alliance between our two families, let it be dissolved!" During his contemplation, Zhuge Tao made this decision.


    "Fine, fine, fine! Zhuge Tao, you better think this through!" Shen Tujun''s face contorted, looking extremely displeased.

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    "Brother Shentu, please return home!" Zhuge Tao had made up his mind.


    "Very well! I hope Zhuge Family Head won''t regret the decision made at this moment!" Shen Tujun''s gaze swept across the entire scene before he turned his head coldly, "Let''s go!"


    The members of the Shentu Family had grim faces and without a word, turned around and leaped off the King''s Throne, following Shen Tujun out of the great hall.


    "Dao brother, Zhuge Yunxia is a member of my Zhuge Family, and her personal matters should entirely be decided by us. Your sudden visit has broken the alliance between the Zhuge and Shentu Families, resulting in heavy losses," Zhuge Tao said to Yang Ji, appearing helpless, yet the word "astute" was practically swirling above his head.


    Yang Ji smiled and said, "The choice Zhuge Family Head has made this time is the wisest. That Shentu Family has petty family airs. Today, they coerced their ''ally,'' completely disregarding the interests of the Zhuge Family. Who knows what more self-beneficial actions they might take in the future? Unreliable!"


    "Wuji Dao Sect is the most reliable ally. In the future, our two families will watch over each other and surely overcome the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons."


    "Oh, by the way, Wuji Dao Sect has already formed an alliance with the Hidden World Family, the ''Zhan Family.'' With our three families joining forces, our strength will rise to another level."


    "The Zhan Family has already formed an alliance with Wuji Dao Sect?" Zhuge Tao''s expression shifted as he looked towards Yang Ji.


    "Yes, we formed the alliance thousands of years ago!" Yang Ji stated.


    "Thousands of years ago you already allied?" Zhuge Tao was quite surprised.


    "Does the Family Head of Zhan actually possess such boldness and foresight? To have allied with Wuji Dao Sect so early?" Zhuge Xiongba, who was beside him, was very astonished, and he sent a secret message to Zhuge Tao.


    Firmly, Zhuge Tao replied in a soft voice, "I made up my mind to form an alliance with Wuji Dao Sect because first, I witnessed Yang Ji''s formidable strength, and second, I heard that Xuan Zhong has become a Red Dust Immortal and even went to the True Dragon World to give Ao Gu a severe beating. Ao Gu is a super expert of the Dragon Race, wielding an artifact comparable to an Innate Supreme Treasure, the Eight Divisions Buddha Pagoda, yet he was heavily thrashed. Xuan Zhong truly is a monster."


    "There are also rumors that Wang Tianli of Wuji Dao Sect has a very close relationship with the Hidden World Family ''Baili Family.'' It is said that he has become Dao companions with the most outstanding Holy Maiden of Baili Family in tens of thousands of years, ''Baili Qianxun.'' The Baili Family reportedly has already secretly tied itself to Wuji Dao Sect."


    "Moreover, Hao Yun, the reincarnation of Lord of Fortune, has secretly established ''Immortal Luck Palace,'' gathering a host of powerful reincarnated Immortals under his command, which can be described as a formidable force."


    "Wuji Dao Sect is low-key, but as Yang Ji said, its destiny is immensely powerful."


    "The talent within the sect, each with extraordinary strength, Wuji Zi himself is a formidable figure. He has been a Nine Tribulations Immortal for many years and is on the verge of becoming a Red Dust Immortal."


    "Wuji Dao Sect is extraordinary. I only recently started paying attention and had the intention of forming an alliance. We never had interactions before, but unexpectedly today, we connected with this talented individual, Yang Ji, through the link of Yunxia. It''s truly as if the heavens are helping my Zhuge Family make a choice."


    "So, does the Family Head actually have a longstanding preference for Wuji Dao Sect?" Zhuge Xiongba was taken aback.


    "After deep consideration, if we were to form an alliance, of all the major forces in the Taichu World, I placed Wuji Dao Sect within the top ten. Having seen Yang Ji''s strength today, I immediately ranked Wuji Dao Sect in first place. The moment Yang Ji showed his strength, I had made my decision. It seems it was meant to be. It''s just regrettable that, if the Shentu Family hadn''t been so pressing, an alliance of three families would have been even stronger."


    Despite saying this, Zhuge Tao did not seem overly regretful. "As Yang Ji said, the mild coercion from the Shentu Family was disagreeable to me. It is better not to ally with them."


    "Since the Family Head has thoughtfully made a decision, we will all listen to your arrangement," Zhuge Xiongba sent the message.


    "This Yang Ji, for the sake of his disciple, was willing to offend both our Zhuge and Shentu Families; he is a man of sentiment who is worth befriending. This time, we need to find a way to keep the young lad Deng Xiao here, to foster a relationship. This act will ensure Yang Ji leaves a portion of his heart here, adding another tie," Zhuge Tao sent a secret message to Zhuge Xiongba.


    "Agreed! Let Xiao Er stay here! It would be good for their family of three to enjoy some tender time together." Yang Ji suddenly spoke up.


    "..." Zhuge Tao and Zhuge Xiongba exchanged a look, their hearts skipping a beat, "Could he... could he hear our secret conversation?"


    Yang Ji''s demonstration astonished them considerably.


    Yang Ji''s action was also intentional, to display his own strength.


    "Xiao Er, you will stay with the Zhuge Family. I trust they will not be stingy with cultivation resources," Yang Ji turned his head and said to Deng Xiao.


    "Thank you, Master, for this favor!" Deng Xiao''s eyes were already brimming with tears as he knelt and kowtowed three times before bowing deeply to Zhuge Tao and the others.


    "You are my disciple; naturally, I want the best for you!" With a flick of his sleeve, Yang Ji lifted Deng Xiao to his feet and with a reverse swipe of his hand, he produced two Immortal Spirit Peaches and handed them over, "Here are two Immortal Peaches. Consume them, and they will help you and Zhi yuan achieve Immortal Bodies!" S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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    "Achieve Immortal Bodies?" Hearing this, the members of the Zhuge Family were visibly shake, intensely staring at the Immortal Light shimmering from the Immortal Peaches in Yang Ji''s hand.


    In the Lower Realm, resources were scarce, with nothing available that could lead to the achievement of an Immortal Body.


    Even in the Immortal Realm, achieving an Immortal Body was extremely difficult, requiring Immortal Pills of immense value and rarity.


    Yet, Yang Ji had nonchalantly produced two.


    How could this not shock them?

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    "This, Master, this is too precious!" Deng Xiao, no longer the na?ve newcomer to cultivation, knew the value of this item.


    "Take it," Yang Ji said to Deng Xiao, his tone indifferent.


    "Thank you, Master!" Deng Xiao glanced at Yang Ji, his body trembling with gratitude as he reached out to accept the two Immortal Peaches.


    "From now on, you must vie for your own belongings with your strength!" Yang Ji said slowly as he looked at Deng Xiao.


    "I will adhere to Master''s instruction," Deng Xiao replied, his face resolute as he nodded.


    "This ''Immortal Blood Flower'' was obtained by your master from the Battlefield of Inheritances. Consuming it can grant you an Immortal Body. This ''Bow of Years'' and ''Arrow of Years'' were also obtained by your master from the Battlefield of Inheritances, and they are extremely lethal Superior Dao Artifacts. I bestow them upon you as well," Yang Ji said, producing the Immortal Blood Flower and the Bow and Arrow of Years with a flick of his hand and giving them to Deng Xiao.


    "Thank you, Master!" Deng Xiao received them slowly.


    "Protect your children and your woman well. We cultivate, survive tribulations, commit slaughter, and protect¡ªit''s all so that we have a sword in hand and a path underfoot! You must always keep that path within your grasp," Yang Ji said slowly.


    "Disciple will certainly practice diligently to ensure there''s always a path underfoot!" Deng Xiao declared, standing tall.


    "Mm! Of course, if there''s anything you cannot handle, tell your master. Take this Communication Talisman, and use it to contact me if needed!" Yang Ji said, taking out a Communication Talisman and handing it to Deng Xiao.


    He had produced many treasures in part to tell the Zhuge Clan that his disciple was under someone''s protection.


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    "Thank you, Great Ancestor!" Deng Xiao adjusted Zhi yuan with a slight smile finally showing on his face. He bowed to Zhuge Xiongba and the others, then turned to bow to Yang Ji, saying, "Master, I''ll go out first!"


    "Mm, go ahead. The Zhuge Family Head and I have more to discuss," said Yang Ji, nodding slightly.


    "Grandmaster, the peach you gave is really tasty. When I grow up, I want to be as powerful as Grandmaster," Zhi yuan said softly, nibbling on an Immortal Peach.


    "Good girl, Zhi yuan, you''ll surely be even mightier than your Grandmaster in the future," Yang Ji said with a smile, patting her head.


    "Zhi yuan, let''s go," Deng Xiao said, taking Zhi yuan''s little hand.


    "Mm!" Zhi yuan nodded pertly, walking out of the hall with Deng Xiao.


    Inside the hall, a flash of brilliance, and two more Red Dust Immortals manifested from the Zhuge Clan, bringing together all four Red Dust Immortals of the clan.


    Yang Ji and the four sat opposite each other, discussing the specifics of forming an alliance.


    Two hours later, he finally left the Zhuge Clan''s minor world.


    "Boss, where are we heading now?" Buddha Child asked.


    "We will return to the Sect to inform the Sect Master and the Elder of Wuji Sword about the alliance with the Zhuge Clan." This was a significant matter, and Yang Ji had to report back.


    Immediately, the Wings of Time-Space behind him fluttered, and he disappeared into thin air. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At the same time, in the Shentu Clan''s secret land.


    Shen Tujun and three other Red Dust Immortals of the Shentu Clan wore solemn expressions, the atmosphere laden with an aura of slaughter and chill.


    At the center, Shen Tuba coldly snorted, taking out a Brocade Box. As the lid was slowly lifted, a talisman full of mysterious symbols appeared: "You have slept long enough; it''s time to let the world know of the Shentu Clan''s supreme majesty!"


    With a fierce aura, Shen Tuba took out the talisman and said, "Let''s go!"


    The four Red Dust Immortals of the Shentu Clan vanished from the secret land in a flash.


    ...


    Yang Ji was flying swiftly when suddenly, a sense of alarm surged through his heart.


    Then, a brilliant flash appeared before him, and a colossal Sky Saber split the heavens, hurtling towards him with unparalleled speed, bringing with it boundless slaughter.


    This strike, in less than a tenth of a moment, was incredibly fast.


    [A Mid-tier Immortal Artifact!]


    "Not good!" Seeing this information, Yang Ji''s figure spun around, the Wings of Time-Space trembling violently as he narrowly dodged the slashing saber light.


    "What a swift strike, and potent too¡ªa Mid-tier Immortal Artifact is truly extraordinary!" Yang Ji''s eyes darkened as he looked up.


    "Hmm? You do have some skill to dodge my surprise attack with such speed. Not many Red Dust Immortals in this world can do so. It''s truly surprising that you, a mere Seven Tribulations Immortal, managed to escape," a cold voice spoke, as the emptiness ahead twisted, revealing four figures.


    "Shen Tujun?" Yang Ji''s gaze turned icy as he looked towards the man holding the "Shentu Blade," a defiant figure with a brow as sharp as a blade, wielding natural authority, exuding dominance.


    Such a person could intimidate Nine Tribulations Immortals with mere presence alone.


    Given the imposing aura of the newcomer and his True Immortal Peak cultivation, Yang Ji instantly guessed that this must be the Shentu Family Head, Shen Tuba.


    The other two beside him must be those mentioned by Zhuge Tao, Shentu Tuce and Shen Tuya.


    Yang Ji had not anticipated the Shentu Clan would come to intercept him.


    "Wuji Dao Sect''s Yang Ji? A junior indeed, but quite the figure. It would be a pity for you to die. I offer you a way to live, as well as one for your Wuji Dao Sect," Shen Tuba slowly said, his supreme authority evident, showing the demeanor of one who commanded destiny. Most would crumble under even his few words, but it didn''t faze Yang Ji.


    "Oh? I am curious to hear how you would show me a way to live," Yang Ji said, looking up.


    "Let me place a restriction on you, and become my adopted son, Shen Tuba. I promise you immortality. I won''t dwell on your past actions and will turn hostility into friendship," said Shen Tuba solemnly, as if he were a world-conquering general, his words filled with a directive that brooked no resistance.


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 Chapter 273 The Strongest Enemy, Shen Tubas Absolute - Part 3

    "Good!" Yang Ji suddenly nodded in agreement.


    "Good! Indeed, those who understand the times are impressive. Kneel down before me, that I may plant a restriction within you!" Shen Tuba was slightly surprised in his heart, yet a cold smile crept across his chilling face.


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    "You''re quite sensible, knowing that you''re faced with certain death and pragmatic enough to grovel for survival. Quite the character! I had intended to crush you, but since you''re being so cooperative, I''ll spare your life," Shen Tujun said with a sinister smile.


    "No, you''ve misunderstood me. My ''good'' was to say that your proposition was nice, if you would kindly kneel down before me, letting me place my restriction on you, I could ensure that you would remain unharmed through even the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons," Yang Ji retorted with his head raised.


    "Courting death!" Shen Tuba''s expression darkened upon realizing Yang Ji was mocking him. A thick murderous intent flashed in his eyes. His body tremored, and he mercilessly slashed with his blade.


    The slash was like a silvery Milky Way falling from the sky, its momentum unstoppable. In an instant, it descended upon Yang Ji''s head, cleaving downwards.


    This "Shentu Blade" was a "mid-grade Immortal Artifact," containing countless Immortal Dao Principles within, rivaling a Heavenly Immortal.


    Now being wielded by a True Immortal at their peak, its power was infinite.


    With one slash, the sun and moon went dark, the stars dimmed, all brilliance gathered upon the blade, and the knife''s aura, brimming with sharpness, shone with ten thousand feet of Immortal Light.


    Yang Ji had previously experienced the might of this blade and dared not take it lightly.


    At this moment, he summoned all his magical treasures, revealing all his foundations.


    The Time Tower materialized in the palm of his hand, and Time Imprisonment was cast.


    An Inner World condensed with endless World Force took the form of a Longsword; Yang Ji, empowering it with top-notch Immortal Techniques and Wuji Sword Technique, struck back fiercely. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Imprisonment? Nothing can imprison my blade, Shentu Cut!" Shen Tuba felt a slight resistance, and instantly altered his blade technique, unleashing a mighty Immortal Technique from a mid-grade Immortal Artifact, its power unmatched, breaking through the Time Imprisonment and even shaking off the Flying Sword Yang Ji had condensed from his Inner World.


    If it hadn''t been for the Immortal Peach Tree''s presence in his Inner World, solidifying it over the years, a single slash like that could have shattered his entire Inner World.


    Yang Ji activated the Wings of Time-Space, retreating continuously, his expression solemn.


    "As I thought, the leaders of every supreme power are no easy foes, their foundations are too strong. Just this mid-grade Immortal Artifact ''Shentu Blade'' is a lot for me to handle," he thought to himself.


    "Damn it, if only I had absorbed all the Power of Time, becoming an Immortal Artifact, how could he have broken my imprisonment?" Bai Ziqi cursed in annoyance.


    "I am at the peak of True Immortal, wielding the Shentu Blade, having mastered the Supreme Blade Technique with absolute domain, absolute strength, I will suppress you! No matter how monstrous you are, you shall die today." Shen Tuba pointed his blade diagonally at the sky, standing even taller, the sword''s qi sung out long, the Immortal aura grew more intense, a sword in hand, he could slay gods and demons alike.


    Yang Ji''s set of moves, Time Tower coupled with Inner World, would normally be enough to kill the vast majority of Red Dust Immortals, yet Shen Tuba easily unraveled it, proving his formidable strength.


    Yang Ji grew more composed, more calm.


    Realizing that he was facing the most powerful enemy in his history, he knew that if he didn''t use a dozen or so Great Dao Principles, he might truly be unable to defeat him.


    But he wasn''t Luo Xiong, he wasn''t Luo Ji, at this moment his identity was that of Yang Ji. If he were to use a dozen or so Great Dao Principles, he would have to ensure that Shen Tuba was captured, for if he escaped, it would cause no end of trouble.


    Although he could flee using the Wings of Time-Space, he feared that it would bring great trouble to the Zhuge Clan, Wuji Dao Sect.


    Once more, Yang Ji raised his eyes, his gaze suddenly turning fierce.

 Chapter 274_1

    "I am at the peak of the True Immortal Realm, wielding the Shentu Blade, carrying the Supreme Blade Technique, and with absolute domain and absolute strength, I will suppress you! No matter how demonic you are, today you are destined to die." Shen Tuba''s blade pointed diagonally to the skies, his figure became even more upright, the blade qi emitting a long chant, and the aura of Immortal Technique grew even more intense. With a blade in hand, he could slaughter immortals and demons alike.


    Yang Ji''s set of moves, including the Time Tower and Inner World, could be considered his full arsenal of Magical Treasures, capable of killing most Red Dust Immortals. Yet now, it has been effortlessly unraveled by Shen Tuba. This man cannot be anything but strong.


    Yang Ji became more composed and more cool-headed.


    Realizing he had encountered the most powerful enemy in history, unless he utilized a dozen or so Great Dao Principles, he probably wouldn''t be able to bring him down.


    But he is not Luo Xiong, not Luo Ji, his identity at this moment is Yang Ji. If he were to display a dozen or so Great Dao Principles, he would have to take down this Shen Tuba. If he let him escape, the trouble would be no minor matter.


    Although he could use the Wings of Time-Space to flee, he feared that the subsequent pursuits from the Zhuge Clan and Wuji Dao Sect would be greatly troublesome.


    Yang Ji looked up again, his eyes suddenly became sharp.


    "Die!" Shen Tuba swung his long blade, and all the light gathered at the tip of the blade. The point of light at the tip of the blade, like the first ray of light at the birth of the world, brought brightness to the universe. With the point of light thrusting forward, he slashed towards Yang Ji.


    "Hmm?"


    Yang Ji''s expression changed as he felt an even more ferocious strike from Shen Tuba. He held nothing back and burst forth with his strongest technique, the "Seal of Life and Death."


    Clang, clang, clang¡­ the Shentu Blade struck upon the Seal of Life and Death that he had condensed, sparking a series of sparks. No matter how fierce and sharp the blade was, it couldn''t even scratch Yang Ji.


    "What?"


    Shen Tuba''s expression changed. He twisted his long blade, and the tip unexpectedly bypassed the Seal of Life and Death that Yang Ji had emitted, stabbing towards his heart.


    But Yang Ji roared furiously, instantly activating fifteen Great Dao Principles, forming a barrier of Laws. The blade''s light hit his body, emitting sparks and a long chant, yet it couldn''t harm him in the slightest.


    This time, Yang Ji was indestructible, and during these few exchanges, he had already grasped the fearsome power of the Shentu Blade.


    "Shen Tuba! Your Shentu Blade is nothing more than this!" Yang Ji launched a fierce counterattack, bombarding Shen Tuba with surging Immortal Techniques.


    "Fifteen types of Great Dao, how is this possible!" Shen Tuba was in shock, unable to believe his own eyes. He knew what fifteen types of Great Dao signified. A genius of this level, if allowed to grow, would be inconceivable.


    "No wonder you''re so arrogant!" Shen Tuba regained his composure immediately, his expression grew cold, "But all of this is useless, you must die today!"


    "I must die today? That''s laughable!" Yang Ji was enveloped in fifteen Great Dao Principles, his entire being mysterious and unfathomable, filled with an aura from the forbidden areas of the Immortal Realm.


    Yang Ji, surrounded by swirling Dao Principles, appeared like an exiled immortal, noble and supreme, walking slowly towards Shen Tuba. Each step contained immense oppressive force.


    "Die!"


    Yang Ji struck fiercely, the Inner World shaking. The World Force coalesced into a point, reinforced within the Seal of Life and Death driven by fifteen Great Dao Principles, and bombarded Shen Tuba''s head.


    This move was infinitely powerful, merging various formidable techniques and smashing down with unmatched momentum.


    "Stop your boasting! No matter how demonic you are, you are nothing more than a Seven Tribulations Immortal!"


    Shen Tuba, not intimidated in the slightest, had his Shentu Blade merge into his body, achieving unity of man and treasure.


    "Witness my Supreme Blade Technique! Face my Shentu Three Blades, the first blade, Shentu Exterminating Immortal!"


    Shen Tuba slashed out, and the blade qi transformed into a streak that spanned the heavens, resembling the first sacred light of creation, cutting across the world, possessing the supreme power to slay immortals and exterminate demons.


    Immediately following, his second blade came slashing down: "Second blade, Shentu Annihilation!"


    The blade''s brilliance condensed, and a beam of blade light refined to the extreme. This blade strike blocked the Seal of Life and Death, enhanced by fifteen Great Dao Principles, and the blade light countered back at Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji was shaken, his body retreating repeatedly.


    "My Path of the Blade, inherited from the ancestors, each slash connects with the will of the ancestor, drawing upon ancestral power. My ancestor was a Giant amongst Immortal Kings. Your Wuji Dao Sect will never understand how powerful a Giant Immortal King is. The Wuji Immortal King supporting your Wuji Dao Sect is merely an ordinary Immortal King. You will never grasp the profound strength of the Shentu Family, the disparity between emperor and commoner, you will never understand! Face my final move, Shentu Invincible!"


    Boom! Shen Tuba, truly a peerless powerhouse, demonstrated the Shentu Three Blades. The first two moves dissipated Yang Ji''s strong attack and when the last move, "Shentu Invincible," was executed, Yang Ji felt the blade''s light carrying the invincible will of an Immortal King, the invincible power of an Immortal King, irresistible.


    This move, although only a Great Immortal Technique in strict terms, was actually a contest of "ancestral power."


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    Fused with the will of an Immortal King, at this moment, Shen Tuba''s demeanor became even more supreme, more disdainful, more domineering.


    A surge of intense crisis rose from within Yang Ji. Right here and now, he faced a true master!


    This Shen Tuba was a genuine powerhouse among True Immortals.


    If True Immortals were divided into classes, then without a doubt, Shen Tuba was at the peak of the True Immortal Realm, standing among the paramount figures comparable to Buddha-Demons, the Great Sage Mu Yuan, and others.


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 Chapter 274_2

    This move, "Shen Tuba''s Invincible," drew upon the power of his ancestors and was overwhelmingly strong.


    Yang Ji felt a hint of trepidation when faced with this move.


    "I must say, you are a monster! But even with your fifteen types of Great Dao, you are just a Seven Tribulations Immortal, not even a True Immortal, and the few strands of True Immortal Law you condensed are no match for mine. I am at the peak of True Immortal, having condensed three thousand True Immortal Laws; you cannot compare to me even if you have weathered the Heavenly Tribulation and condensed a strand or two of Immortal Dao Principles. Without becoming a True Immortal, you will never understand the dreadfulness of a True Immortal." Shen Tuba''s voice, infused with part of the Immortal King''s will, echoed everywhere, as if he had a complete grasp of Yang Ji''s every move.


    Whoosh!


    A blade qi, like the Milky Way, slashed down.


    Instantly, Yang Ji''s body was struck by a destructive blow, with Dao Principles crumbling, Immortal Techniques dissolving, and his body turning into a mist of blood.


    This move, "Shen Tuba''s Invincible," was too powerful to resist!


    Shen Tuba thought he had the situation well in hand, but in the next moment, Yang Ji''s form explosively reassembled.


    There was no trace of fear on his face, not even a hint of retreat. As he looked up, a sharp light burst forth from his eyes.


    Boom!


    Suddenly, five terrifying Dao Principles erupted from him once more.


    Yang Ji''s strength improved yet again.


    He suddenly shook the Wings of Time-Space to break out, forming the Seal of Life and Death in his hands, shattering "Shen Tuba''s Invincible"¡ªan invincible strike of blade light¡ªand with the swiftness of lightning, he rushed in front of Shen Tuba, blasting him away.


    The power of the Death Seal burst into his body, violently ravaging his life force.


    Faced with such a turn of events, Shen Tuba''s expression drastically changed; he tasted the scent of death as he looked at the twenty types of Great Dao swirling around Yang Ji, utterly shocked beyond measure.


    "Twenty types of Great Dao! Twenty types of Great Dao!" Shen Tuba''s heart trembled violently, and with rising killing intent, he roared, "This person must not be spared at any cost! True Immortal Transforming Armor, God-annihilating Array, erase this monster!"


    "Twenty types of Great Dao!" When Shen Tujun, Shen Tuce, and Shen Tuya saw this, their eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.


    Hearing the words of Shen Tuba, they did not dare to delay even a moment, their expressions grim as they transformed into Immortal Armor and covered Shen Tuba.


    Boom! The Immortal Qi of the four men merged, and Shen Tuba''s strength surged explosively in an instant.


    They already knew Yang Ji was an unparalleled monster; if they did not join forces to kill him now, the future troubles for the Shentu Family would be endless.


    Shen Tujun and the others not only transformed into Immortal Armor, but they also crazily consumed Medicine Pills, swallowing Dao Pills like they were beans.


    Meanwhile, a massive Formation pattern emerged in the sky.


    Encasing all four directions, bridging the eight desolations.


    It was the God-annihilating Array; not only did the three of them transform into armor, they also joined forces to set up the Formation.


    "Today, at any cost, this person must be killed!" Shen Tuba''s eyes were deep, exuding a mysterious air of control over everything.


    Yang Ji''s expression darkened, but he was not afraid. He stared at Shen Tuba and noticed the words above his head, "No matter how monstrous he is, today he must die!"


    A strong curiosity rose in Yang Ji''s heart. What trump card did Shen Tuba possess that made him so confident in being able to kill him?


    Without time to ponder further, the God-annihilating Array already sealing the surroundings burst forth with immense power. As Shen Tujun and the others channeled their strength into the "God-annihilating Array," forces of destruction and confinement were being brewed.


    This array, called "God-annihilating Array," could even eradicate Immortals, which spoke volumes of its ferocity.


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    "After this, I must return to Wuji Dao Sect to find the technique for True Immortal Transforming Armor, and I also need to seek a superiorly ferocious array."


    Seeing this scene, Yang Ji secretly thought.


    The God-annihilating Array had completely enveloped him, with traces appearing on all sides, like cracks in a mirror, resembling the fractures of the Great Dao.


    This array, operated by the four True Immortals of the Shentu Family, was powerful enough to trap even a Heavenly Immortal within it.


    Moreover, the master anchoring the Formation was none other than the Sect leader Shen Tuba himself, merging with the will of the Immortal King and wielding the "Shentu Invincible" blade technique to attack Yang Ji. The blade light flickered, each strike imbued with terror.


    In an instant, the tide turned, and Yang Ji was besieged within, capable only of parrying, without any strength to counterattack.


    The God-annihilating Array activated, covering the sky and earth. From left to right, in all directions, the cosmos was enveloped. Within the encompassed void, crevices of the Great Dao shattered into existence, intent on executing Yang Ji and destroying everything.


    "Kill him, refine him alive!" roared Shen Tuba, spewing divine fire from his mouth. This roaring divine fire was the fire of the Immortal King''s will, capable of melting the Immortal Dao Principles.


    Now expelled, it was meant to thoroughly kill Yang Ji within the Array.


    "The God-annihilating Array can exterminate a Heavenly Immortal; this kid is as good as dead." Shen Tujun, too, was endowed with the will of the Immortal King, exhaling the divine fire of the Immortal King''s will. Streams of crimson floodwaters raged, fueling the operation of the God-annihilating Array to its utmost limits.


    "Let''s attack together, unleash our strongest Immortal Techniques on him!"


    Every True Immortal from the Shentu Family ejected divine fire, and at the same time, they roared fiercely, each drawing their long blades and unleashing their most powerful deathblows.


    "Shentu Invincible!"


    "Shentu Invincible!"


    "Shentu Invincible!"


    "Shentu Invincible!"


    All four unleashed Shentu Invincible simultaneously, twisting into one force that descended from the sky, crashing down into the Array and upon Yang Ji''s body.


    Crackling and popping!


    Yang Ji''s body, inch by inch, split open, an unbearable sight to see.


    "Yang Ji!"


    Bai Bi cried out anxiously from within the Mount Sea World, seeing Yang Ji being blasted apart, her heart wrenching in pain.


    The relentless bombardment of the God-annihilating Array shook Yang Ji violently. Despite being protected by twenty Great Dao Principles, his body was on the verge of exploding.


    "Yang Ji, did you really think my Shentu Family couldn''t exterminate you? You''ve underestimated our strength far too much. The Hidden World Family is definitely not something a person from a minor Sect like Wuji Dao Sect can contend with. Tomorrow will be the anniversary of your death," Shen Tuba''s eyes were blood-red, his rage turning into excitement, eager to thoroughly annihilate Yang Ji right there.


    As Yang Ji''s body continuously crumbled, it seemed his death was imminent.


    Seeing this scene, Shen Tuba''s wild hair flew about as he plunged downward. The blade light transformed, Shentu Invincible raging on without end.


    "The combined might of the Shentu Family is indeed formidable. However, thinking it would be easy to get the best of me is a mistake!" At that moment, Yang Ji suddenly jolted and crushed the Supreme Evil Crystal. All its power formed into a giant hand that struck fiercely.


    "What is this? Qi of Evil?" Shen Tujun''s Immortal Technique collapsed instantly, and he saw a massive hand extend, the evil Qi billowing so intensely that it almost made him vomit. Even his Immortal body began to succumb to illness. "How is this possible? I possess the body of a True Immortal, untouched by sickness or calamity. How could I feel ill? This is the evil Qi invading my body, I..."


    Before he could recover his wits, the ash-colored giant hand reached out toward him, grasping at him directly. The Immortal Dao''s Gang Qi around his entire body vibrated until it shattered, and then, like an eagle capturing a chick, it squeezed forcefully.


    Ahh!


    Shen Tujun was crushed into a pulp, then turned into a color of deathly ash, even the True Immortal Law within his body becoming ashen and blending into the ash-colored hand. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A True Immortal was instantly slain by this hand!


    "This is? Qi of Supreme Evil!" Shen Tuba was shocked to see this, as if he recognized what it was. "How could you possess such a terrifying thing, this is evil Qi, unacceptable to the Celestial Court, and no one can control it!"


    Bang!


    As Shen Tuba''s divine thoughts flickered, the ashen-colored giant hand once again reached out towards "Shen Tuce."


    Shen Tuba''s expression changed, and he soared upwards. With the Shentu Blade in hand, he slashed at the ashen-colored giant hand, unleashing the killing move of Shentu Invincible again, trying to fend off the assault of the Qi of Supreme Evil.


    "What on earth is going on?" Bai Bi gasped after witnessing this scene.


    "It''s the power of the Supreme Evil Crystal!" Yang Ji immediately said, stirring his power to begin healing his body.

 Chapter 275 The Curse of Hastened Death, The Excited Yet Anxious Yang Ji

    Originally caught in the "God-annihilating Array," Yang Ji faced an attack that shattered even the protective Immortal Dao Principles surrounding him, hinting at an impending defeat. However, he was not so easily beaten.


    With twenty-seven types of the Great Dao within him, he could have executed a certain kill on the powerful Shen Tuba, but he refrained.


    Because above Shen Tuba''s head, the words [He must die today!] were affirmed.


    This left Yang Ji with a thought, holding him back from using all his strength.


    If he recklessly revealed all twenty-seven types of Great Dao and still failed to kill Shen Tuba, it would be folly to expose his foundation.


    Only a fool would bare their full power right from the start.


    Keeping the enemy guessing about your hidden cards commands fear.


    If you can use half your strength to kill someone, never use your full strength.


    Having an endless reserve of strength marks a qualified cultivator.


    Yang Ji possessed an Immortal Body, unharmed despite being shattered countless times by the Heavenly Tribulation; the "God-annihilating Array" from Shen Tuba was nothing to him.


    Shen Tuba had a robust foundation, and so did he. Crushing the Supreme Evil Crystal, all the Qi of Supreme Evil surged out, forming a terrifying grey hand that unveiled its limitless might.


    This grey hand, now revealed, was unstoppable, stripping off the Immortal Armor that the Shen Tujun had transformed into and crushed him to death.


    This action exploded in shock amongst the onlookers.


    Bai Bi, Buddha Child, and others exclaimed in alarm. Shen Tuba and his followers'' eyes were red with rage, their screams roaring.


    Faced with such an opportunity, how could Yang Ji let it slip by?


    With the grey hand clearing the way, Yang Ji unleashed the Seal of Life and Death with all his might, bombarding Shen Tuba with infinite Power of Death.


    Shen Tuba was in a frenzy of fright and rage, constantly dodging and quickly falling into disadvantage as the "God-annihilating Array" broke apart.


    "You brat! How dare you wield such Supreme Evil items; you belong to the evil path, an abomination to heaven and earth. The Ancestral Fiend was suppressed, his offspring and grand-offspring like dogs who have lost their homes not daring to show their faces, yet you still dare to use Supreme Evil items. The Celestial Court will surely punish you," Shen Tuba kept yelling furiously, changing his blade technique as the endless void seemed to cascade down, myriad heavens aiming to envelop the grey hand formed from the Qi of Supreme Evil. Stay connected with My Virtual Library Empire


    But the ashen hand only vibrated slightly, and all the blade lights crumbled to dust.


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    Yang Ji pulled over and the "Death Seal" struck Shen Tuba''s body, shattering both his protective aura and clothes, dimming the light of the Shentu Blade, and dust settled on the Immortal Artifact.


    The Inner World became a mountain descending from above, bending Shen Tuba''s back with its pressure.


    With momentum on his side, now was the time to press the attack and suppress relentlessly.


    "Yang Ji, finish him off for me! This brat dares to say we''re like dogs that have lost our homes, not daring to show face; he is destined to die, destined to! In heaven or on earth, he cannot escape death," the Rotten Wooden Box screamed in a frenzy.


    "Endless Star Pill, explode!"


    As Yang Ji pressed on forcefully, Shen Tuba began a desperate fight back, spitting out a walnut-sized Medicine Pill that burst forth like a star, radiating millions of beams of starlight before suddenly shaking violently and exploding, unleashing intense heat and a wave of Destruction that swept in all directions, shattering the grey hand and sending Yang Ji tumbling into the endless fiery light.


    "Be careful, this is the Endless Star Pill, a Forbidden Magical Treasure powerful enough to destroy an entire star field!" warned the Immortal Elder.


    "Brat, I searched the outer starry sky for tens of thousands of years to find this Endless Star Pill, condensing millions of Destruction Star Cores to create it. And now, you have forced me to use it, but seeing you die will not be enough to quell my hatred!"


    Shen Tuba emerged from millions of explosions, unleashing over a hundred million slashes, each filled with the terrifying might of "Shentu Invincibility," all aiming to execute Yang Ji completely.


    Yet he underestimated the strength of Yang Ji''s Immortal Body and the Qi of Supreme Evil.


    His Immortal Body, containing Ancient God Blood, was also supported by the Immortal Peach Tree as his Life Root, granting him endless vitality. Even when shattered in an instant, he could recover quickly.


    Now, having mastered the Great Immortal Technique called "Seal of Life and Death," with the "Death Seal" holding the terrifying Power of Death, a single strike could instantly age and kill a lower-level cultivator.


    The "Life Mark" offered boundless vitality, with the ability to revive the dead, a defiance of heaven itself.


    With so many techniques to his aid, it was hard for Yang Ji to die.


    The grey hand was formed from the Qi of Supreme Evil, cultivated from the pinnacle essence according to the Evil Ancestor True Scripture, with a terrible might that could not be so easily dispersed by the explosion of a million star cores.


    The grey hand opened the way, and the Death Seal struck.


    Yang Ji burst out from the infinite blaze, with twenty types of Dao Principles surging around him. Unfazed by the assaulting blade lights and sea of fire that exploded around him, he launched the "Death Seal" imbued with the Power of the Great Dao, causing the sea of fire and blade lights to scatter and flip away.


    "Shen Tuba, let''s see what tricks you have left!" Yang Ji emerged with an invincible stance, unstoppable.


    The grey hand, formed from the Qi of Supreme Evil, was even more ferociously wild. Under Yang Ji''s control, it reached tens of thousands of feet, grasping directly onto the Shentu Blade, infusing it with Evil Qi in an attempt to corrupt the Artifact Spirit and seize this superb Immortal Artifact.

 Chapter 275 The Curse of Hastened Death, The Excited and Anxious Yang Ji_2

    "Evil energy has entered the body, my lord, this is bad!" The Shentu Blade vibrated, and the Artifact Spirit paled with shock.


    "Damn it!"


    Shen Tuba''s complexion shifted drastically, the blade shook thunderously, unleashing billions of blade lights, and instantly dispelled the Ultimate Evil Hand.


    "I never expected, you, a mere Seven Tribulations Immortal, would force me to this step. I didn''t want to use that move, but now, you will die!" Shen Tuba''s expression twisted grotesquely, as he pulled out a crystal talisman covered in mysterious runes with a backhanded grasp.


    As soon as this talisman appeared, Yang Ji''s Law of Dao Destiny vibrated. He hurriedly focused his eyes and discerned that the talisman was none other than the "Curse of Hastened Death," a child talisman derived from the Origin Treasure of Destiny, the "Death Sentence"!


    "Curse of Hastened Death?" Yang Ji''s heart trembled violently, "So Shen Tuba''s ultimate trump card turns out to be this Curse of Hastened Death!"


    "Boy, die!" Shen Tuba bellowed, his voice resonating with frenzy as he burned ten thousand years of his lifespan to activate the "Curse of Hastened Death." A ray of crystal light burst forth from the talisman, entering his sea of consciousness in an unstoppable, undeniable, and irresistible manner.


    Yang Ji''s heart quaked. He saw the Immortal Peach Tree and fragments of the Wheel of Destiny glow together, unleashing endless Power of Destiny that blocked the crystal light.


    "How... how can this be? You''re still not dead?" Shen Tuba''s pupils shrank violently, utterly shaken. He burned another ten thousand years of his lifespan and activated the crystal talisman again, another ray of crystal light shooting forth and hammering into Yang Ji''s sea of consciousness.


    Yet, the next moment, Yang Ji still stood unharmed at his original spot.


    At this, Shen Tuba descended into complete frenzy, roaring, "This can''t be! The light emitted by this talisman from burning ten thousand years of my lifespan is enough to slash someone else''s lifespan by a hundred thousand years. I''ve activated it twice, which should erase your two hundred thousand years of lifespan... You, a Seven Tribulations Immortal, have only tens of thousands of years of lifespan. How can you still be alive?"


    "This can''t be!" He roared, his voice filled with madness as he burnt his lifespan continually, an entire hundred thousand years, and activated it ten times.


    Ten beams of crystal light plunged into Yang Ji''s sea of consciousness, yet could not provoke the slightest effect.


    "No, this can''t be possible. Do you possess a Supreme Treasure that can defend against lifespan assassination?" Despite everything, Shen Tuba, the clan patriarch and a Peerless True Immortal, realized quickly, his eyes fiercely glaring. Find adventures on My Virtual Library Empire


    Yang Ji was taken aback by this move as well.


    If any other Seven Tribulations Immortal faced this, no matter how monstrous, they probably wouldn''t withstand ten beams of light, their lifespan utterly exhausted in a flash.


    Fortunately, this was only the "Curse of Hastened Death," with its limitations, allowing only ten thousand years of lifespan to be burned at a time. If it could burn a hundred thousand years at once, it would be able to eradicate someone''s lifespan of a million years.


    A True Immortal''s lifespan is only about a million years. This means, one strike could kill a True Immortal, which is exceedingly formidable.


    "What is this thing? It can slay a person''s lifespan; is this yet another Destiny Treasure?" The Rotted Wooden Box vibrated.


    "Indeed, it is a Destiny Treasure, derived from the Origin Treasure of Destiny, the ''Death Sentence,'' the ''Curse of Hastened Death.'' Shen Tuba hasn''t grasped the Laws of Destiny, so he can only burn his lifespan to activate this talisman, and one outbreak can only eradicate a hundred thousand years of another''s lifespan. However, I have comprehended the Law of Dao Destiny, and can activate it no damage using the Laws of Destiny, without burning any lifespan. My power in one burst will certainly be far mightier than Shen Tuba," Yang Ji said, his body trembling with excitement.


    He had been searching for treasures related to destiny, and unexpectedly Shen Tuba had one such "Curse of Hastened Death" in his possession, a truly timely gift!


    He almost cried out in excitement.


    "This... Curse of Hastened Death? Is it truly a Destiny Treasure?" The Rotted Wooden Box was shaken inside, erupting into maniacal laughter, "Haha, this boy is doomed, utterly doomed, meets a fate well-deserved. In the obscurity of fate, his destiny was preordained!"


    "Haha, if you, Boss, get this Curse of Hastened Death, you''ll have a better chance at traversing the eighth Destiny Thunder Tribulation. However, I''m somewhat puzzled; why do all these Supreme Treasures only slash lifespan considering the vastness and mystery of the Dao of Destiny?" Buddha Child wondered.


    "Both Yang Ji''s self-invented ''Destiny Slaying Art'' and Shen Tuba''s act of burning his lifespan to activate the ''Curse of Hastened Death'' are rudimentary applications of the Law of Dao Destiny, merely capable of slashing others'' lifespans." S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "The true Path of Destiny is infinitely mysterious, encompassing the Three Thousand Grand Daos, involving karma, reincarnation, time... including the paths people take and the paths they will take, forecasting all things, seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster, calculating the future, reversing causation, rewinding time, and recreating the cycle of rebirth, possessing terrifying Great Divine Powers that stretch throughout heaven and earth."


    "Yang Ji, who isn''t even a True Immortal yet, has only condensed seven strands of True Immortal Law, not even a complete one, and with such a superficial grasp of the Path of Destiny, he cannot wield those legendary powers that defy the heavens," Immortal Elder spoke slowly.


    "The Immortal Elder is right, the Dao of Destiny is boundless, encompassing all Dao. My comprehension is shallow; I have yet to understand those heavenly powers," replied Yang Ji.


    At that moment, his gaze was piercing, yet it also hid a hint of fervor as he stepped toward Shen Tuba with relentless pressure.

 Chapter 275 The Curse of Hastened Death, The Excited and Anxious Yang Ji_3

    "How could it be useless? You... you must possess a Destiny Treasure. Otherwise, how could you withstand the attack of my Destiny Charm?" Shen Tuba roared, his eyes bulging with blood-red fury.


    "Since your trump card is so limited, then go ahead and die!" Yang Ji said coldly, commanding the Supreme Evil Hand to strike viciously. He also deployed the Death Seal, pressing it down mightily.


    "Going all out!" Having his strongest card countered, Shen Tuba''s face became even more hideous, panic clearly rising in his heart as he struck back fiercely with his blade.


    The Supreme Evil Hand, comparable to a Heavenly Immortal''s, ruthlessly slapped down. Bomb after bomb exploded on his body, flesh flying in all directions, sending him tumbling through the air.


    "This person has sensed the Qi of Supreme Evil and knows you carry a Destiny Treasure; he must die!" the Rotting Wooden Box said gravely.


    Yang Ji certainly understood, controlling the Supreme Evil Hand to chase after him, grabbing fiercely.


    At that moment, Shen Tuba''s face turned ashen, knowing that being caught by the Supreme Evil Hand wouldn''t be like getting hit by Yang Ji. There would be no recovery. Even as a figure at the peak of the True Immortal stage, if caught, the evil Qi would invade him, converting him into a plaything of evil, wrapped in evil Qi, and completely losing himself.


    "It''s a fight to the death!"


    Shen Tuba was a ruthless man as well. With a cold face, he suddenly sacrificed the Shentu Blade, a medium-grade Immortal Artifact, and slammed it into the Supreme Evil Hand.


    "Be careful, he''s trying to self-destruct the Immortal Artifact to escape!" the Immortal Elder warned urgently. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Think you can leave?" Yang Ji snorted coldly. The Supreme Evil Hand caught the flying Shentu Blade before it could self-destruct. The evil Qi suddenly surged tenfold, roaring into the blade, engulfing the Artifact Spirit.


    It seemed the Shentu Blade was afraid, more so than being abandoned by its master to self-destruct. The blade trembled, trying to break free.


    But, how could it escape the grasp of the Supreme Evil Hand? Covered by evil Qi, the Artifact Spirit screamed in agony, and the trembling blade gradually quieted down.


    "What?" Shen Tuba''s plans thwarted and a medium-grade Immortal Artifact lost, his eyes nearly burst from their sockets. Without hesitation, he turned and tore through space, intending to flee.


    "Think you can just leave? Not so easy, stay!" Yang Ji saw the scene unfold and, with a flap of the Wings of Time-Space, he immediately appeared in front to block him.


    "Lacking the support of the Supreme Evil Hand, you dare to approach alone; you''re simply seeking death!" Seeing his escape route blocked, Shen Tuba took out a lower-grade Immortal Artifact, another long blade, and combined the power granted by Shen Tuce and Shen Tuya. He used the Invincible Blade Technique, slashing viciously at Yang Ji.


    But Yang Ji, having seen his final trump card, no longer held back. He sent a Death Seal that shattered all the blade light, striking Shen Tuba directly, screaming from the Immortal Armor that had materialized from Shen Tuce.


    Ah!


    Shen Tuce had not expected Yang Ji''s combat strength to suddenly increase so immensely. Alone, he suppressed their combined power of three, and while sending Shen Tuba flying, also inflicted a severe injury on him. Shen Tuce materialized weakly from Shen Tuba''s body.


    Yang Ji glanced at him and struck with a Great Destruction, blasting him into a cloud of blood, then promptly sealed him up.


    "Twenty-five Great Dao; he... he has twenty-five Great Dao Laws!" Shen Tuya was utterly shocked at this revelation, terrified to the core.


    "Twenty-five Great Dao Laws!" Shen Tuba trembled, a thick regret welling up in his heart. He should''ve never provoked this man.


    The regret was brief and soon turned into intense resentment and a desire to kill.


    With Shen Tujun dead and Shen Tuce sealed, there was no longer any possibility of reconciliation between the Shentu Family and Yang Ji.


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    "Yang Ji, I have a Clone Technique prepared outside, even if you kill me today, I won''t let you off easily. I will spread the news that you possess a Destiny Treasure, and surely, the big players of the Minor Immortal Realm will be very interested in you and my ''Destiny Charm''!" In madness, Shen Tuba planned to self-destruct, attempting to perish together with Yang Ji.


    "Want to die? I won''t let you get your wish. If you died, how could I root out the problem completely? It''s better I kill you myself!" In that moment, Yang Ji was like the Supreme Immortal King, unstoppable, instantly appearing before Shen Tuba, his palm viciously grabbing onto his head. Shen Tuba screamed as his Primordial Spirit shattered, unable to even self-destruct before Yang Ji subdued him.


    Shen Tuya also was determined, preparing to self-destruct. But Yang Ji, with a punch empowered by twenty-five Great Dao Laws, directly knocked him from Shen Tuba''s body. The True Immortal Transforming Armor dismantled and Shen Tuya turned into a puff of blood mist, sealed up by Yang Ji.


    After seizing the "Curse of Hastened Death," Yang Ji used the Destiny Slaying Art to completely annihilate Shen Tuba, including his clone.


    "What? Is this some evil technique? How can it hurt my clone that''s in a distant time-space?" Shen Tuba was utterly shocked, his expression changing drastically. Yet, ultimately as a True Immortal, with a life span over a million years, he was difficult to kill instantly.


    His clone, despite being overwhelmed with despair, still relayed the message to Shen Tujun''s clone that Yang Ji of Wuji Dao Sect had a Destiny Treasure. The frantic Shentu Family would yet spread this news.


    Yang Ji was relentless, continuously activating the Destiny Slaying Art to completely kill Shen Tuba, Shen Tuce, and Shen Tuya.


    However, he did not relax but instead frowned. "It''s a pity, earlier I was unaware of how powerful the Supreme Evil Hand was. In a moment of carelessness, I killed Shen Tujun. He surely has a clone outside. If he spreads the message, it could spell trouble!"


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    "What a pity that Shen Tujun''s clone managed to escape!" Yang Ji said in a grave tone.


    "This is quite troubling. If those from the Shentu Family who are Tribulation Immortals really get the message to the Minor Immortal Realm, those reclusive and cultivating Profound Immortals, Ultimate Immortals, and Golden Immortals might indeed be tempted to act. This would cause great trouble for the big boss," Buddha Child said in a deep voice.


    "Although those Ultimate Immortals and Golden Immortals have their reservations and wouldn''t dare to act recklessly, the lure of wealth can sway the heart. Shen Tuba''s seemingly false conjecture is in fact true; a Destiny Treasure is extremely tempting. For such a treasure, it''s difficult for those old monsters not to take action. Even if they are indeed forced to ascend, it might very well be worth it!" Bai Bi thought of the worst possible outcome.


    "Yang Ji possesses the ''Destiny Twin Tracks Technique''; no matter what they do, they won''t be able to calculate his exact location. It''s just that the Wuji Dao Sect is out in the open, I fear they might use that as leverage!" Immortal Elder said, frowning. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Merely Profound Immortals, Ultimate Immortals, and Golden Immortals¡ªI have a hundred ways to deal with them!" Rail Wooden Box suddenly let out a sly chuckle.


    "Oh? I would like to hear the details, senior!" Yang Ji''s furrowed brows relaxed instantly.


    "After I became the Giant Immortal King, in search of an Origin Supreme Treasure, one of the Three Thousand Town World Treasures, an Innate Supreme Treasure, I had traveled through the heavens and all over the world. I had also been to this Taichu World. I know of a place with a Natural Formation powerful enough to kill Golden Immortals. This Natural Formation is so exquisitely complex that it piqued my interest at the time. I studied it, and even left behind the method to control it. I''ll pass it on to you later, and once you stay there, it won''t matter whether they are Profound Immortals, Ultimate Immortals, or Golden Immortals, any who come will die!" Rail Wooden Box cackled.


    "Having an elder at home is like having a treasure! Master, I am truly in awe!" Buddha Child grinned and immediately started showering flattery.


    "Hmph! Of course. I, old man, still have many tricks up my sleeve. You must respect your master more in the future," Rail Wooden Box said proudly with a light snort.


    "If there is such a precious place, then we have nothing to worry about. Thank you, senior!" Yang Ji exclaimed excitedly.


    "Time is of the essence. It''s best to set the plan in motion as soon as possible; let''s talk while we move," Rail Wooden Box said with an air of experience.


    "Alright!" Yang Ji nodded, and with a wave of his hand, all the Qi of Supreme Evil gathered together, once again forming a Supreme Evil Crystal.


    The Wings of Time-Space fluttered, and he flew forward. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire


    As they flew, Rail Wooden Box shared the location of the Formation and the method to control it with Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji''s heart was settled, and a brilliant plan formed in his mind.


    He flew at full speed and soon returned to the Wuji Dao Sect.


    Above the Ninth Heavens, within the Secret Hall.


    Sect Master Wuji Zi, the Immortal Artifact Wuji Sword, and Yang Ji were in the midst of a secret discussion.


    Yang Ji informed the two about forming an alliance with the Zhuge Clan, instantly bringing a look of joy to Wuji Zi and Wuji Sword: "Good, with the Zhuge Clan on our side, our strength has just increased by a notch."


    "By the way, Yang Ji, let me tell you something. Your elder disciple brother, Wang Tianli, has become a Red Dust Immortal in the Hidden World Family ''Baili Family'', and now the Baili Family has also secretly aligned with our Wuji Dao Sect. Your elder disciple brother, Hao Yun, has also become a Red Dust Immortal, and has even established the ''Immortal Luck Palace'', which houses five Red Dust Immortals. The rest are also super geniuses, reincarnations of Immortals, with formidable strength. Immortal Luck Palace and our Wuji Dao Sect will watch over each other and advance or retreat together," Wuji Zi said with a smile.


    "I had heard about the two elder brothers'' achievements from the Zhuge Family Head, but I have only just learned of Sect Master''s ascension to Red Dust Immortal. Congratulations, Sect Master, congratulations!" Yang Ji looked at Wuji Zi and realized in shock that he had become a Red Dust Immortal and reached the astonishing level of a True Immortal Peak.


    "Hehe, after meditating on the Ways of Infinity, Taichi, and Yin Yang for many years, I was trapped by the Dao and couldn''t find the method. Recently, I finally took that step," Wuji Zi said with a slight smile, "You have also slain the Ways of Infinity, Taichi, and Yin Yang, so I could share my insights with you."


    "I have been a Nine Tribulations Immortal for over a thousand years, and I could have ascended through the Heavenly Tribulation to become a Red Dust Immortal long ago. However, I was caught in a bottleneck of the Great Dao; the path ahead was unclear, the Ways of Infinity, Taichi, and Yin Yang were obscure and abstruse. At that time, what seemed like a clear path twisted and turned, becoming incredibly confusing, like tangled threads in a knot."


    "After millennia of contemplation, I finally had a breakthrough, cutting through the fog of the Great Dao, and grasped some of the mysteries of the three paths."


    "In my understanding, stillness represents the state of Chaos and non-action, which is Infinity. Movement, where Yin Yang come together and separate, is Taichi."


    "With my new understanding, the moment I broke through to Red Dust Immortal, I achieved the pinnacle of a True Immortal," Wuji Zi said with a slight smile, appearing like a sage filled with wisdom of the Great Dao.


    Yang Ji had always acknowledged that Wuji Zi was formidable and impressive, but now, he suddenly realized that the Sect Master might be even more formidable and distinguished than he had imagined.


    Although he had only slain the Ways of Infinity, Taichi, and Yin Yang, his prowess was in no way inferior to those geniuses who had slain a dozen or more ordinary Great Dao.


    After all, the Way of Infinity alone encompasses various mysteries of the Great Dao such as the earliest stages of the cosmos, which are extremely difficult to comprehend thoroughly. Yet, once understood, it represents an exceptional existence.


    Wuji Zi was close to the Dao and understood it thoroughly, with limitless prospects.


    As a True Immortal at the peak, wielding the Sect-Stabilizing Immortal Weapon Wuji Sword, he could withstand the might of True Immortals from all directions.


    The Wuji Dao Sect boasted Elder Wuji, Wuji Zi, Xuan Zhong, Wang Tianli, Hao Yun, and himself, Yang Ji.


    ```

 Chapter 276 True Immortal Transforming Armor Acquired, Yang Jis Subordinate of Red Dust Immortal_2

    Five great warriors from one sect, should the Heavenly Demons indeed descend, they will surely shock them profoundly.


    Seeing the strength of Wuji Zi, Yang Ji felt even more at ease. He then said, "Sect Master, my return today is not just to report the alliance with the Zhuge Clan but also for a secret technique."


    "Oh? What secret technique? If the Sect possesses it, I will certainly grant it to you," Wuji Zi said with a moved expression.


    "Does the Sect Master have the ''True Immortal Transforming Armor'' secret technique?" Yang Ji asked.


    "The secret technique of the True Immortal Transforming Armor, I have it! Besides that, I also have the Tribulation Immortal, Profound Immortal, Supreme Immortal, and even the Golden Immortal Transforming Armor techniques!" Wuji Zi laughed, "If you need them, I will pass them all on to you!"


    "Xuan Zhong, Wang Tianli, and Hao Yun have no desire for the position of Sect Master. You are the only one suitable to take over as the next Sect Master. Since you will eventually hold the position, passing all of them to you does not violate the Sect''s rules!"


    Upon hearing this, Yang Ji was momentarily taken aback. In truth, he wished to say that he had no interest in Sect affairs either and would prefer to be a hands-off leader while still having access to resources¡ªwouldn''t that be great? S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, with the benefits presented before him, he subconsciously nodded his head.


    Wuji Zi''s face blossomed with a smile, and he eagerly said, "Good, since you''ve nodded, after we overcome the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons, I will pass the position of Sect Master on to you!" He immediately transmitted the techniques like the True Immortal Transforming Armor to Yang Ji.


    Moreover, he provided Yang Ji with the Immortal Path Chapter of the ''Palm Taiji'' Sealing Technique that he was cultivating, as well as the chapters from the Minor to the Great Immortal Techniques. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire


    Furthermore, Yang Ji obtained some Spiritual Objects that could extend his lifespan, truly a fruitful gain.


    However, before he left, he solemnly said to Wuji Zi, "After today, there might be some rumors spreading, or even a visit from a Golden Immortal. The Sect Master only needs to feign ignorance. If rumors of my fall emerge, do not believe them. At the moment when the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons arrives, I will surely return!"


    "What has happened?" Wuji Zi''s expression changed as he asked.


    Yang Ji briefly explained the Shentu Family''s matter to him.


    "Is that so? Rest assured, go ahead, the Wuji Dao Sect is not a persimmon to be squashed at will. Once the core formation ''Wuji Formation'' is activated, even a Golden Immortal would have to exert genuine effort to break it. If they indeed use their real power, they will be sensed by the rules of the Immortal Realm and will be forced to ascend," Wuji Zi said gravely.


    "Good, with the Sect Master''s words, I feel much more relieved!" Yang Ji nodded.


    After their conversation, Yang Ji did not linger and went straight to the Floating Luo Sea.


    A desolate island above the Floating Luo Sea.


    At this moment, fifteen Mahayana peak Cultivators from the Yuhua Sect, Tyrant Blade Sect, Tailin Sect, Giant Sword Sect, and Tianlang Sect¡ªall that comprised the Five Sects Eighteen Clans¡ªwere gathered within Yang Ji''s Mount Sea World.


    The leading figure was none other than Lang Canghai.


    Thousands of years ago, the once arrogant Mahayana Cultivators now stood before Yang Ji, exceedingly obedient, each wearing a smile and with eyes that bore hints of flattery and... anticipation.


    In their eyes, Lang Canghai, who stood next to Yang Ji''s King''s Throne, was full of spirit. Initially, like them, he was merely at the Mahayana realm, but now, he had achieved the rank of Nine Tribulations Immortal.


    Nine Tribulations Immortal, oh!


    This was a height they had yearned for but could not attain, even in their dreams.


    Yet, Lang Canghai had achieved it.


    Furthermore, he underwent eight tribulations right before their eyes.


    With the help of Shen Yin, the Taichu Divine Tree, Lang Canghai''s tribulations were as easy as drinking tea. At first, there was some fear, but once he realized how simple the tribulations were, he passed through them all in one go.


    Only at the ninth did he start to feel some difficulty.


    The final Heavenly Tribulation was extraordinary and mighty, a true tribulation of ascension to immortality. Once passed, one would become a True Immortal.


    Even though Shen Yin could weaken most of the tribulation''s might, the lack of personal foundation still made it challenging.


    Lang Canghai''s heart was filled with both trepidation and excitement. He had never thought that the realm of True Immortals would one day be so close to him.


    The closer it got, the more he feared losing it and dared not rashly undergo the last tribulation.


    He had over eight thousand years before the final Heavenly Tribulation would trigger, leaving him plenty of time to accumulate foundation and undertake that last tribulation.


    The realm of True Immortal, promised by Yang Ji, seemed almost within reach.


    Yang Ji glanced at Lang Canghai, knowing that although the last tribulation was fierce, with the mid-grade Immortal Artifact "Shentu Blade" he had loaned, passing it was likely. At worst, he would be half dead.


    With a body scattered and shattered a few times, a few screams should be enough to pass through.


    However, after witnessing the ferocity of the ninth tribulation, Lang Canghai became fearful.


    Inwardly, Yang Ji scorned his fear of death, but since it was Lang Canghai''s tribulation and his life at stake, and with immortality so close, his fear was understandable. Yang Ji couldn''t compel him, especially with so many people he was about to completely subdue standing below.


    In the Floating Luo Sea, the fifteen peak Mahayana Cultivators from the Five Sects Eighteen Clans now obediently stood before him, all thanks to Lang Canghai''s efforts.


    Of course, this was also because Yang Ji had revealed his identity as a Wuji Dao Sect disciple, and realizing this, those present had their concerns eased.


    As long as they were not controlled by the Heavenly Demons, nothing could be better.


    Just now, with Lang Canghai becoming a Nine Tribulations Immortal in one breath, they were even more convinced to pledge their loyalty to Yang Ji.


    After all, who wouldn''t want to become an immortal for real?

 Chapter 276 True Immortal Transforming Armor Acquired, Yang Jis Subordinates of Red Dust Immortal_3

    Yang Ji had invited them to transcend the tribulation because he had acquired the "Tribulation Immortal Transforming Armor" and "True Immortal Transforming Armor" techniques; he wanted to test out their might with a few subjects.


    The individuals before him were all bound by Destiny Charms, wholly converted into his people, and thus they were excellent candidates.


    Shen Yin, this Taichu Divine Tree, was finally about to unleash the radiant glow that belonged to her in days past.


    It made ascending to immortality far less arduous, reversing the heavens to the extreme.


    However, in this world, where there is light, there is shadow; where there is wholeness, there is flaw; all advantages come with their disadvantages.


    With the aid of the Three Thousand Town World Treasures, becoming a True Immortal was made a million times easier.


    Yet, the refining strength of the True Immortal Law could not begin to compare with the geniuses who had truly transcended their Heavenly Tribulation through their own power.


    Even for someone like Lang Canghai, even if he became a True Immortal, ten of them combined would be no match for a "genuine" genius True Immortal.


    However, if they were to employ the "True Immortal Transforming Armor" technique, that would be a different story altogether.


    The collective power of ten True Immortals, when unleashed, would be extraordinarily formidable.


    It was precisely the invincible capability of the Taichu Divine Tree that made Yang Ji secretly worry about the true strength of the Heavenly Demons.


    Although Buddha-Demon, Mu Yuan the Great Sage, and others had once probed the strength of the Heavenly Demon Sect, Yang Ji was far from believing that the Heavenly Demon Sect, with the Taichu Divine Tree, only had a dozen or so Demon Lords.


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    Having possessed the Taichu Divine Tree for over two hundred thousand years¡ªa period of two hundred thousand years¡ªhow could it be that they only had a mere handful of Demon Lords?


    Yang Ji would never believe that, after all, with Shen Yin''s power, he was now on the verge of creating a dozen or so Nine Tribulations Immortals. If they were not afraid to die and dared to take the risk, achieving the Red Dust Immortal realm was indeed possible.


    The more overwhelming Shen Yin''s defiance of the heavenly order, the more Yang Ji worried that once the true Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons erupted, it would sweep over the Taichu World like a deluge, irresistible and overwhelming.


    If all remained still, then all was well; but once set in motion, it might unleash overwhelming force.


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    Yang Ji was not the type to fret over the skies falling. Strengthening oneself was the most important task at hand.


    What he intended now was to transcend the final three Great Dao Thunder Tribulations, and once successful, become a True Immortal.


    Then, it would truly be a sky high and ocean vast, where dragons plunge into the deep, and great phoenixes soar to the heavens, with nothing to hinder his rise.


    Once he became a True Immortal, he would be peerless and invincible, and slaying Shen Tuba and the like would be overwhelmingly effortless, with no need to exert so much.


    "Come, transcend the tribulation! Shen Yin, lend them your strength!" Now that Yang Ji had the True Immortal Transforming Armor technique, he wanted his allies to gain strength, to amass a foundation of power.


    Afterward, he would go to the location of the "Natural Formation" as mentioned by Rail Wooden Box, to obtain the Formation and thereby enhance his power even further.


    "Well, who will go first?" Shen Yin flew into the air, while nibbling on a Wood Spirit Flower, and looked down at the fifteen people.


    "Let me be the first!" The Supreme Elder of the Tyrant Blade Sect stepped forward with a smile, bowing to Yang Ji and then to Shen Yin, "Immortal Fairy, thank you for your effort!"


    "It''s no trouble at all! I will stand above your head, and you just go ahead and provoke the Heavenly Tribulation!" Shen Yin leaped and landed gracefully atop the elder''s head.


    The Supreme Elder of the Tyrant Blade Sect had witnessed Lang Canghai''s tribulation and knew of Shen Yin''s might, calming his mind at this moment.


    Looking up, he suddenly triggered the Heavenly Tribulation!


    (Just to clarify, the previous hierarchy was True Immortal, Heavenly Immortal, Profound Immortal, Ultimate Immortal, Golden Immortal. It has been revised, removing the Heavenly Immortal tier! It is now True Immortal, Profound Immortal, Ultimate Immortal, Golden Immortal.)

 Chapter 277 The Descent of the Golden Immortal

    The Supreme Elder of the Tyrant Blade Sect, Feng Congwang, resolutely triggered the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    He wasn''t a destined child of the Dao, having never slain a Dao Calamity, and had comprehended only the "Path of the Blade," so his Great Dao Thunder Tribulation too consisted of just one.


    Above the Nine Heavens, dark clouds gathered densely, the Sea of Thunder roared, and the essence of the Dao permeated everything like a blanket covering the sky.


    The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation took form with a thunderous boom, a bolt of lightning like a robust Purple Dragon viciously struck down.


    Feng Congwang''s soul shook as he felt an immense pressure bearing down on him, his heart instantly leapt to his throat as he bellowed, "Please, Fairy, aid me!"


    "Don''t be nervous!" Fairy Shen Yin, well-accustomed to such scenes, extended her delicate little hand with a pat, and in an instant, neutralized most of the tribulation, allowing only a small portion to strike down.


    Feng Congwang let out a fierce shout and drew his lifebound Dao Device, unleashing his strongest Supreme Blade Technique, "Tyrant Blade"!


    Schlick!


    A formidable blade light swept across, instantly shattering the descending thunder.


    As the Thunder Tribulation dissipated, the imbued Dao essence violently flooded into Feng Congwang''s body, impacting the Three Thousand Blade Dao Techniques he had comprehended. In a flash, an Immortal Dao Principle was condensed, an aura of the Immortals, an aura belonging to a Tribulation Immortal, burst forth from Feng Congwang, exerting pressure in all directions, shocking the observing Mahayana cultivators standing behind. They were even more ecstatic than Feng Congwang himself, "Immortal''s aura, this is an immortal''s aura! Brother Feng, you''ve achieved Tribulation Immortal status, you''ve become a Tribulation Immortal!"


    "Hahaha! I, Feng Congwang, have finally achieved Tribulation Immortal status!" Feng Congwang expressed the Immortal Dao Principle that had been refined within him, feeling its emanating Immortal aura and tremendous power, his spirits soaring, and shouted to Fairy Shen Yin, "Fairy, please aid me again to transcend the tribulation, for I want to continue and face another Thunder Tribulation!"


    "Mm, go ahead and transcend, I''ve got you covered, no worries!" Fairy Shen Yin patted her chest like a little adult.


    "Good, much obliged, Fairy!" With Fairy Shen Yin''s assurance, Feng Congwang''s spirit was instantly invigorated, and he once again provoked the Thunder Tribulation.


    Twice, thrice, four times, five times, he continuously transcended six times.


    Seeing Feng Congwang become a Six Tribulations Immortal in one go caused everyone nearby to breathe heavily, their bodies trembling with excitement.


    Feng Congwang was their "hope," and watching him achieve the status of a Six Tribulations Immortal was like seeing themselves achieve it.


    Realizing Feng Congwang was struggling somewhat, Yang Ji directly threw out a mid-grade Immortal Artifact, the Shentu Blade, "This blade is a mid-grade Immortal Artifact with great power that can help you overcome the Thunder Tribulation. Take it!"


    The Artifact Spirit within the Shentu Blade had by now been tempered by the Qi of Supreme Evil and was entirely obedient to Yang Ji, devout in the manner of an evil follower.


    "Many thanks, Sect Master!" With renewed confidence, Feng Congwang knew that even tens of thousands of years of accumulation could not match the foundation that a mid-grade Immortal Artifact represented. With the war blade in hand, his ambitions soared.


    The seventh instance of Thunder Tribulation crashed down, and with the Shentu Blade in his grasp, he executed the Supreme Blade Technique "Tyrant Blade," causing heaven and earth to change color with its boundless power, easily cleaving apart the seventh Thunder Tribulation.


    Upon witnessing this, Feng Congwang burst into hearty laughter, "Bring it on!"


    Boom!


    The eighth Thunder Tribulation descended with a resounding crash, more powerful than all the previous tribulations combined.


    Yet with the Immortal Artifact in his grasp, Feng Congwang showed no fear. Wielding his blade, he struck continuously, successfully transcending at the cost of only light injuries.


    Without hesitation, he resolutely triggered the ninth Thunder Tribulation.


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    Lightning blanketed the sky and hammered down, submerging Feng Congwang in an instant.


    Feng Congwang let out a determined cry, persistently brandishing the Shentu Blade, sending out waves of blade lights that instantly formed a protective barrier, blocking the Thunder Tribulation.


    However, the ninth Thunder Tribulation was extraordinary. Although his blade lights were dense, there were still gaps.


    The lightning penetrated, bombarding his body and causing his flesh to rip apart gruesomely, revealing stark white bones.


    Blood spurted out, mixing with the lightning, painting a sorrowful hue.


    Though Feng Congwang wasn''t a top-tier genius, he was still talented. To reach the pinnacle of Mahayana within the Tyrant Blade Sect, he naturally had extraordinary perseverance and resilience beyond ordinary men.


    Even as he was covered in wounds, he barely whined in pain but instead, his eyes kindled with excitement.


    Because he knew that a Thunder Tribulation of such intensity, though it could grievously injure him, was entirely within his capacity to endure.


    And indeed, ten breaths, fifteen breaths, twenty-five breaths, thirty-five breaths, forty-five breaths, sixty breaths passed.


    The Thunder Tribulation dissipated, and a vast Dao essence surged into his body, forging yet another True Immortal Law for him.


    "Nine Tribulations Immortal, I have finally become a Nine Tribulations Immortal!" Feng Congwang was exhilarated beyond measure, spirited and vibrant, his tattered robes fluttering without wind, completely disregarding the bloody stains, as he laughed heartily.


    "Alright, you''ve now achieved Nine Tribulations Immortal status, so we go on to the next one!" Fairy Shen Yin spoke.


    "Fairy, hold on a moment!" Feng Congwang called out to Fairy Shen Yin, took a deep breath, and with a flash of Spiritual Light in his palm, a "Great Restoration Pill" appeared and he swallowed it without hesitation.


    In the blink of an eye, his wounds recovered as if new.


    He held the Shentu Blade and slowly lifted his head to gaze at the Sky Firmament.


    Fairy Shen Yin paused, seemingly guessing something, "Are you planning to transcend the tenth Thunder Tribulation?"


    "Brother Feng, are you planning to transcend the tenth Thunder Tribulation?" a Mahayana cultivator watching from the side couldn''t help but be jolted.


    Lang Canghai''s pupils contracted, visibly moved beyond words, "Old Feng, are you truly planning to transcend the tenth Thunder Tribulation?"


    Feng Congwang took a deep breath and slowly said, "I''ve accumulated so much over so many years, with a total of fifteen ''Great Restoration Pills'' on me, a moment I''ve dreamed of waiting for. Now with Fairy Shen Yin''s aid and the mid-grade Immortal Artifact bestowed by the Sect Master, this opportunity is rare, and I wish to give it my all." sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 277 The Descent of the Golden Immortal_2

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    "Excellent! Since you have this determination, I shall lend you a helping hand! During your tribulation, I will cast the ''Life Mark'' Immortal Technique to help you recover your body and aid you in overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation," Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "Thank you, Sect Master!" Feng Congwang''s body trembled as he bowed deeply to Yang Ji, excited and thrilled.


    At this moment, he looked up at the sky firmament again, with no trace of fear. Hope swelled endlessly in his heart as he resolutely initiated the last round of the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    This time, it was truly the tribulation for becoming an immortal.


    Should he succeed, he would become a True Immortal, free to ascend to the Immortal Realm at any time and enjoy a lifespan of over a million years.


    If he failed, he would perish under the Heavenly Tribulation, his Way of Death casting all to void.


    Feng Congwang was indeed a figure of note, harboring a conviction of certain victory. He erupted with endless fighting spirit, and the Shentu Blade in his hand shone brilliantly.


    At this moment, with oppressive force looming like the sky was falling, the final thunderclap of tribulation tore through the dense clouds, ripping apart the Sea of Thunder that enshrouded the heavens. It seemed like a massive, sky-supporting column of thunder, and with a thunderous roar, it struck down.


    Feng Congwang, brandishing his blade to resist, instantly turned into a mist of blood.


    Facing such a tribulation, the expressions of the onlookers drastically changed.


    Fortuitously, Feng Congwang had previously consumed a Great Restoration Pill. A low roar emanated from within the blood mist.


    The Great Restoration Pill lived up to its reputation as a top-notch healing Dao Pill. In an instant, Feng Congwang''s body reformed.


    He spun the Shentu Blade in his hand, wildly waving it to fend off the Heavenly Tribulation.


    However, this last tribulation was too ferocious. Even with Shen Yin absorbing the majority of its power, it was not something an average cultivator could withstand.


    Seeing Feng Congwang pulverized into a blood mist once again, Yang Ji finally understood why there were so few Red Dust Immortals in the world and why even the superpowers only had three or four.


    The final Heavenly Tribulation was simply too powerful, and very few could genuinely pass through it.


    No wonder the mid-grade Dao Device "Flying Immortal Boat" could sell for an astronomical price and be eagerly snatched up by a group of Tribulation Immortals. The Heavenly Tribulation was indeed too terrifying.


    Without thorough preparation, it was truly difficult to overcome.


    Feng Congwang was also a notable figure. Amidst the Sea of Thunder, he continuously reformed his body and kept brandishing his blade against the tribulation.


    Yet, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation was immense, and he shattered fifteen times in an instant, depleting all fifteen of his Great Restoration Pills.


    The faces of the onlookers instantly grew solemn. Feng Congwang was also extremely grave, and even a trace of anxiety appeared. He knew he had underestimated the severity of the Heavenly Tribulation.


    Quite an oversight!


    He should have been cautious like Lang Canghai. Had he amassed a few thousand more years of foundation, he would have surely succeeded.


    A hint of regret crossed his mind, and at that moment, the Heavenly Tribulation blasted him apart once more.


    The onlookers'' hearts skipped a beat, and their hearts leaped to their throats.


    Feng Congwang, while having cultivated an Immortal Body, was far from Yang Ji''s strength. Now, without the Great Restoration Pills and continuously taking damage within the Sea of Thunder, recovering seemed as difficult as ascending to the heavens!


    Was he going to fall here?


    Everyone turned their gazes to Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji glanced over and raised his hand to cast a "Life Mark," which fell into Feng Congwang''s blood mist, aiding his recovery.


    The half-dead Feng Congwang was suddenly enveloped by a powerful life force, not inferior to a Great Restoration Pill. In an instant, his body was reformed, and he fully recovered once again.


    "Thank you for your help, Sect Master!" Knowing that Yang Ji had made a move, Feng Congwang was greatly encouraged and filled with hope, persistently swinging his blade to counter the Heavenly Tribulation.


    "Sect Master, is this technique one of the Minor Immortal Techniques? It''s extraordinary, harboring endless vitality!" exclaimed Liu Qingyun and the others, thoroughly stunned.


    Minor Immortal Technique?


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but laugh silently. Could a Minor Immortal Technique be so powerful that one imprint was comparable to a Great Restoration Pill?


    This was one of the rarest top-tier techniques in existence, and furthermore, one of Great Immortal Technique magnitude. Even in the Immortal Realm, it was an extremely rare and top-tier Immortal Technique.


    The foundation of the first-rate sect where Feng Congwang, Liu Qingyun, and others were from was too shallow. They might have had ascended immortals in the past, but certainly no Immortal Kings, for average immortals were not permitted to descend to the Lower Realm at will. Only the superpowers with Immortal Kings supporting them could pass down Immortal Techniques.


    Thus, generally speaking, Immortal Techniques were only in the hands of the superpowers.


    Average sects, without access to them, naturally did not understand the power of these Immortal Techniques.


    "This is no ordinary Immortal Technique, it is a top-tier Immortal Technique!" Yang Ji said with a smile, continuing to cast "Life Marks" to help Feng Congwang through the tribulation.


    Liu Qingyun and the others, hearing this, were overjoyed. With such a Sect Master and such a technique, how could they worry about not overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation?


    Lang Canghai too was bright-eyed, his breathing quickened.


    With Yang Ji''s assistance, Feng Congwang kept shattering and reforming himself, finally enduring for sixty breaths and successfully passing the last round of the Heavenly Tribulation.


    The Dao essence flowed into his body, instantly refining the various strands of Immortal Dao Principles within him into a single authentic True Immortal Law.


    A majestic True Immortal presence instantly radiated out from within Feng Congwang, commanding respect in all directions.


    "True Immortal, this is True Immortal!" Feng Congwang, looking at the True Immortal Law in his hands shining with Immortal Light, laughed heartily and then turned to deeply bow to Yang Ji and Fairy Shen Yin. "Thank you, Sect Master, and thank you Fairy Shen Yin. I owe this fortune to you both!"


    "True Immortal, well done indeed!" Yang Ji said, nodding with satisfaction. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Next, who will transcend?" he asked, looking at the crowd.


    "Ahem, Sect Master, I wish to go through it!" Lang Canghai said with a dry laugh at this moment, "I ask for the Sect Master and Fairy Shen Yin''s support to protect me through it!"

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    "Fine, go ahead with your crossing!" Yang Ji replied forcefully.


    "Thank you, sect master! Thank you, Fairy Shen Yin!" Lang Canghai smiled excitedly, and seeing Shen Yin descending above him, he immediately invoked the tenth Heavenly Tribulation.


    With the bolstering of Yang Ji''s "Life Mark," there were no surprises.


    Lang Canghai passed the Heavenly Tribulation smoothly and became a Red Dust Immortal.


    Then it was Liu Qingyun, Huang Zizhang, Gu Mingyang, Xi Yang... Duan Tianya and fourteen others.


    Without exception, they all achieved the status of True Immortal.


    Each one of them beamed with joy, truly excited to the extreme.


    Looking at these dozen or so True Immortals, Yang Ji finally understood what meant by "foundational power."


    Without the "Life Mark," it would have been impossible for them to become True Immortals so easily.


    The "Life Mark" is a top-tier Immortal Technique that is rarely seen in this world, a true rarity; that''s what foundational power is.


    Indeed, when one person attains enlightenment, even their chicks and dogs ascend to heaven; as long as the predecessors have walked far and high enough, it becomes much easier for those who follow to achieve success.


    Even creating True Immortals can be done with ease!


    But that is where the limit lies. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After becoming a True Immortal, one must comprehend the Dao Principles on their own. To make progress, one still has to rely on themselves.


    However, if Shen Yin grows and bears Immortal Fruits, Profound Immortal Fruits, Ultimate Immortal Fruits, Golden Immortal Fruits, and even Great Luo Golden Immortal Fruits, then they can go against the heavens and create a batch of supreme Immortals at regular intervals.


    But everything has a limit, and even though the abilities of the Taichu Divine Tree defy the heavens, the Great Luo Golden Immortal Fruits are its limit.


    Never even dream of producing "Quasi-Imperial Monarch Fruits," because that represents a supreme being who is one step away from immortality and fuses almost fully with the Great Dao, a realm many yearn for in their dreams!


    Yang Ji finally realized the truth that the strong always remain strong; a powerful force, as long as it has foundational power, finds it very difficult to decline.


    For the weak to achieve anything is also very difficult.


    The two types of people are racing in opposite directions, and the distance between them is growing wider and wider.


    Without a miraculous "Golden Finger" it''s impossible to fathom how deep the profound "foundational power" of others is.


    Yang Ji gathered his thoughts and then took Lang Canghai and the others to the Natural Formation treasure site that the rotten wooden box had spoken of.


    Several years passed.


    Wuji Dao Sect.


    Wuji Zi, who was meditating, suddenly shook, and his eyes snapped open as he looked towards the sky: "They''re here! Truly fitting of a Golden Immortal, their arrival is swift!"


    "They''re hidden above the sky firmament, but that heart-palpitating pressure of the Heavenly Dao is seeping through, almost making even my spirit crumble. Only immortals of the invincible Golden Immortal level could do that," Wuji Sword said gravely.


    "I underestimated the Golden Immortals, not expecting them to be this powerful. Even from behind the Infinity Great Formation, they can let their own pressure seep through. Truly terrifying!" Wuji Zi took a deep breath, greatly moved in his heart.


    "Sect master, should we go out and have a look?" Wuji Sword asked in a deep voice.


    "No, there is no need to take the initiative, a passive response will suffice," Wuji Zi said firmly.


    Above the sky firmament of the Wuji Dao Sect, at this moment were hovering several mighty figures, each exuding an imposing presence without anger, dignified and majestic in their immortal ways.


    Some looked down below, others were making calculations with their fingers.


    After a while, quite a few turned into beams of golden light and disappeared above the sky firmament.


    "Master, should we go down and capture the sect master of Wuji Dao Sect, to make that Yang Ji submit obediently?" A Profound Immortal asked, looking at a Golden Immortal elder in a mystic robe. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire


    The Golden Immortal elder did not respond, reaching down with his hand and capturing all sorts of auras in his palm, including the remnants of the aura left by Yang Ji in this place.


    He too began calculating with his fingers, then suddenly his pupils flashed with insight as he spoke:


    "No need to waste time. I have just captured the lingering aura of Yang Ji and deduced his exact location. By the time we seize the sect master of Wuji Dao Sect, those old fellows would likely have already captured Yang Ji."


    "We must also depart; we cannot fall behind others!"


    The Golden Immortal elder waved his hand and, alongside his companion, disappeared above the sky firmament.


    "Master, I wonder if that Yang Ji possesses a Destiny Treasure?" the Profound Immortal pondered with furrowed brows.


    "As long as he has Talismans that can cut down lifespan, that will suffice," said the Golden Immortal elder, with a flash of excited and secretive light in his eyes upon mentioning Talismans.

 Chapter 278 Suppressing the Golden Immortal

    Years before, Yang Ji arrived at a place far from the Ten Great Dao Sects and the Ten Great Demon Sects. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Here were beautiful rivers, resplendent flora, and towering mountains, yet the spiritual energy was extremely thin.


    However, in this land of sparse spiritual energy lay a Natural Formation surrounded by protective mountain peaks; the plains contained numerous intricate Formation patterns imbued with the ravages of time.


    Yang Ji formed a seal with his hands, and at the moment the Formation activated, a terrifying aura that could make one''s soul shudder pervaded his heart.


    Above the plains, the Formation patterns twinkled¡ªintertwining into a Barrier, a kind of space-sealing Barrier, within which surged a mysterious power and formed fantastical laws.


    Yang Ji opened his eyes and examined it. With the Golden Finger, he discovered that the laws of this Barrier didn''t belong to the Three Thousand Grand Daos; it seemed as though a Supreme Immortal King had walked his own path and established these rules.


    Within this Barrier, there existed a force that could suppress the Immortal Dao Principles.


    "This Natural Formation is very magical. I studied it here for many years, ultimately engraving the Formation patterns into my Inner World. When I left, not wanting others to discover this Natural Formation, I became selfish. Initially, I planned to destroy it, but felt it was too much of a pity to do so, so I left it behind. But, I also hid it beneath the plains using a seal," he said.


    "This Formation is truly formidable. Not to mention Profound Immortals, even Golden Immortals entering would be suppressed and turned into ordinary people without the help of Immortal Dao Divine Skills."


    The Rotten Wooden Box chuckled wickedly.


    "This Formation is that powerful?" Buddha Child propped his chin, surveying with curious shining eyes, "Then, if these Formation patterns were engraved in the Inner World, powered by Dao Stone Veins, and then released, wouldn''t it have the powerful ability to suppress Golden Immortals?"


    "It''s not that simple. Even if you engrave the same patterns in your Inner World, you can''t achieve this level of power. The Formation here draws its strength from the earth veins of the Taichu World, which is why it''s so formidable," it explained.


    "It''s much stronger than those few Supreme Dao Stone Veins you hold in your hands."


    "However, if you ascend to the Immortal Realm and find Immortal Stone Veins, using the energy of Immortal Stones to power the Formation, then you will certainly unleash the profound capabilities of this Formation," the Rotten Wooden Box said slowly.


    Yang Ji eyed the Formation, his brow furrowing slightly, "Although this Formation has the ability to suppress the Immortal Dao Principles and strip those Golden Immortals of their divine skills, I''m also being suppressed. Am I to fight them barehanded?"


    "Hey, if they really do come to kill you, won''t your many years of cultivation to achieve a strong physique and terrifying recovery powers be the ultimate killing move?" The Rotten Wooden Box chuckled mischievously.


    "My physique is strong, and it has continuously transformed over the years, but it''s only reached the strength of a Supreme Dao Instrument. Those Golden Immortals who have lived for so many years, wouldn''t there be at least one or two who practice body refining? If their physical strength has reached the level of an Immortal Artifact, then I''d be in trouble, forcefully suppressed," Yang Ji said solemnly.


    "The path of body refining is not so easy; it requires step by step progress, unlike comprehending the Dao which can come through sudden enlightenment. You''ve cultivated as a ''Humanoid Weapon'' for over ten thousand years, and you''ve only reached the strength of a Supreme Dao Instrument; one can imagine the difficulty."


    "Such a difficult task, requiring a great deal of time, practically no cultivators have the leisure to engage in body refining. Rather than that, it would be better to cultivate a protective type of Immortal Technique, like ''Green Immortal Divine Armor'' or ''Indestructible Aura'', which once unleashed, have a protective power not inferior to that of body refining," it explained.


    "Those Golden Immortals hiding in the Lower Realm lack a broad view of Immortal Dao; otherwise, they would have already ascended to the Immortal Realm. These characters, already struggling to comprehend the Dao, let alone find time to refine their bodies," the Rotten Wooden Box laughed.


    "Don''t worry, those who practice body refining are very rare, even in the Immortal Realm. Body refining? Dogs don''t bother with it. A body as hard as iron doesn''t match up to an Immortal Armor, does it?" it jeered.


    "..." Yang Ji felt that the Rotten Wooden Box was making fun of him, but its words also provided him with considerable reassurance.


    If that was truly the case, then he''d have a killing move ready for those Golden Immortals when they entered.


    Yang Ji felt at ease and deliberately set up an Illusion Array and a Maze Formation. Once the mist enveloped the plains, concealing it, he hid within, sat down, and quietly waited.


    If those Golden Immortals didn''t appear, it would be well and good, but if they did, he was ready to give them a grand "surprise".


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    During the years Yang Ji had been waiting, those Golden Immortals, indeed, arrived...


    Whoosh whoosh whoosh!


    Beams of golden light sped forth.


    One by one, figures of import materialized, their auras of Immortal Dao profound, gazing downward, eyes filled with a disdainful light.


    "Maze Formation, Illusion Array? No different from trying to steal a bell while clapping one''s ears for cover! Hiding in this deserted place is useless. Hand over the Destiny Treasure you possess, and I may spare your life," commanded a Peerless Golden Immortal, emanating supreme authority as he waved his hand. Instantly, Yang Ji''s Maze Formation and Illusion Array dissipated like smoke, revealing the green grass of the plains.


    "You... who are you?" Yang Ji feigned a look of horror, gazing at the figures looming in the Sky Firmament.


    At a glance, there were eight Golden Immortals and one Profound Immortal.


    "I''m not interested in unnecessary chatter. Capture and crush to death, scour memories, search for resources! If there truly is a Destiny Treasure, we''ll get it through our own abilities," said a fierce-looking Golden Immortal with an authoritarian approach, wasting no words with Yang Ji, conjuring a giant hand aiming to crush him on the spot.

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    Bang!


    But before the large hand could reach down, it was intercepted by a Golden Immortal. This person had white hair and a white beard, with a kind smile that belied the intriguing glint in his eyes. He knew that even if Yang Ji didn''t possess the Destiny Treasure, he had the "Curse of Hastened Death" that he himself needed.


    Because of this information, only he had been informed by the clone of Shen Tujun. He alone knew, under the condition that he would protect the Shentu Family.


    Perhaps it was Heaven''s will, the arrangement of destiny, that he happened to have one of those curses in his hand!


    As for the other Golden Immortals, the news they received was only about Yang Ji possessing the Destiny Treasure, and the fact that four Red Dust Immortals of the Shentu Family had been killed by a Seven Tribulations Immortal.


    Slaying someone a level higher, including the far-distant clone, was altogether too defying of the heavens.


    Perhaps only the Path of Destiny could achieve this.


    Upon hearing Shen Tujun''s words, those Golden Immortals instantly believed.


    Better to believe it and be wrong than to disbelieve and miss out, no matter whether it was about the "Destiny Treasure" or "Destiny Techniques." The stakes were too high for any of them to risk missing out.


    The domineering-looking Golden Immortal saw Elder Xiu Xuan intervene and couldn''t help frowning, "Elder Xiu Xuan, we haven''t confirmed the matter of the Destiny Treasure yet. Are you going to make your move now?"


    Elder Xiu Xuan smiled and said, "Why kill him? I have cultivated an Immortal Technique that once it strikes, can make the victim speak the truth from their heart. I''ll go and interrogate him to find out."


    At the moment this elder''s body flew down.


    Yang Ji couldn''t help but tremble slightly, because he saw information above the head of the Golden Immortal Elder that read: "The talisman in this boy''s hand is identical to the one I obtained years ago, which also has the ultimate power to cut short a person''s life. Since acquiring it during my Void Refining, until I became a Golden Immortal, I have yet to fully comprehend it. This must be an exceptional Magical Treasure, and if I could acquire it, I might be able to grasp a hint of the destiny''s profound mysteries. That would truly be a great fortune."


    "He has a Curse of Hastened Death too!" Yang Ji was ecstatic in his heart.


    "What? Are you saying that this elder also has a Curse of Hastened Death?" The rotten wooden box expressed surprise.


    "Yes, he has one!" Yang Ji asserted firmly, "The moment he flew down, both my Law of Dao Destiny and the Curse of Hastened Death became active. I have a faint feeling that the curse in my hand can merge with the one in his!"


    "They can merge? Wouldn''t that make it even more powerful? If so, passing through the eighth Heavenly Tribulation would be a cinch," said the Buddha Child excitedly. "You must snatch it, snatch it."


    "How can it be so easy to encounter a Destiny Treasure? It''s like he is a child of fortune," the Immortal Elder wondered.


    "No, it was not easy! It''s because Yang Ji has slain the Destiny Tribulation; it''s because of him that he could encounter the Destiny Treasure. The legend goes, all fortune stems from understanding the Path of Destiny, which allows you to alter your future destiny at any time, grasp the future, and choose the best direction to gain infinite fortune," explained the rotten wooden box.


    "Although Yang Ji''s understanding of the Path of Destiny is still shallow, he has, in the dark, gained immense fortune. All of these are his destiny!" the rotten wooden box said.


    "Master, why have you brought me down with you?" a Profound Immortal Disciple next to Elder Xiu Xuan transmitted.


    "Once I capture this boy, I will unleash the Golden Immortal Law and ascend to the Immortal Realm!" Elder Xiu Xuan spoke in a calm voice."


    "What? Catching him will allow you to ascend to the Immortal Realm?" The disciple of Elder Xiu Xuan was astonished. "Master, are you so sure he has the Destiny Treasure?"


    "Even if it''s not for the Destiny Treasure, just for that talisman it would be worth it." Elder Xiu Xuan felt elated inside; via the Curse of Hastened Death he carried, he could sense the curse on Yang Ji and that there was a tendency for the two to attract and merge.


    This discovery made his heart rejoice all the more.


    "He thinks by catching me he can ascend to the Immortal Realm? What a clever scheme he''s playing!" Yang Ji''s eyes flickered as he looked at the other Golden Immortals floating above the Sky Firmament, who hadn''t yet entered the range of the Formation. Suddenly, he had an idea and shouted loudly, "Save me, honored predecessors, save me, this man wants to catch me to ascend to the Immortal Realm!"


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    "What?" Elder Xiu Xuan''s heart jolted, not understanding how Yang Ji knew his intention.


    The rest of the Golden Immortals, upon hearing this, were also instantly shocked. Regardless of whether Yang Ji was speaking the truth or lying, and whether Elder Xiu Xuan really had such an intention, to their ears at this moment, it was the truth! Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Swoosh swoosh swoosh!


    In an instant, all those Golden Immortals flew down.


    "Come on, all of you, come on!" Yang Ji sneered inwardly. Seeing all the Golden Immortals enter the range of the Formation, he suddenly formed a seal, and the Natural Formation Pattern erupted into existence. As the Barrier materialized, all the Divine Skills of the Golden Immortals vanished instantly, causing them to fall from midair and nearly smash into the ground, each one appearing somewhat disheveled.


    "What''s going on?" A group of composed Golden Immortals were now frightened, their Immortal Techniques ineffective? The Golden Immortal Law vanished into thin air?


    How could this not alarm them?


    "Huh?" Just as he landed and was preparing to reach out to grab Yang Ji, Elder Xiu Xuan''s face changed dramatically. Without showing even a hint of Immortal Technique while lifting his hand.


    "Something''s fishy! Kid, what did you do?" The Golden Immortals, looking at the suddenly emerging Barrier, couldn''t help but realize that Yang Ji was behind it.


    One by one, their expressions darkened as they turned to Yang Ji, a latent... fear beginning to rise within them.


    What''s it like for a martial arts expert to suddenly lose all their abilities?


    "What did I do? I simply suppressed the Immortal Dao Principles within your bodies, that''s all!" Yang Ji shrugged nonchalantly as he looked at the eight Golden Immortals before him, and realizing their physical strength was not that formidable, he heaved a sigh of relief.

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    Now... it seemed to be his time.


    Whoosh!


    A blur shot out as Elder Xiu Xuan and his Profound Immortal Disciple were blasted out just like cannonballs.


    Bang!


    The two landed heavily, flipping up a layer of grass, with mud covering their feet.


    Ever since they had become Immortals, they had never been kicked in such a manner, and now they were in this sorry state.


    There wasn''t much opportunity for them to be shocked.


    Yang Ji was exceptionally nimble, moving like a Serpent in the air. He leaped up, holding the Shentu Blade, and ferociously chopped toward Elder Xiu Xuan''s head.


    By now, Xiu Xuan had finally realized the seriousness of the situation.


    But he also breathed a sigh of relief, because Yang Ji... had also lost his Cultivation and could only rely on physical combat.


    Xiu Xuan instantly recovered his Golden Immortal dignity, and his deep eyes shot out two brilliances. He retreated quickly like a shadow gliding over water, narrowly avoiding Yang Ji''s ruthless attack.


    After all, as a Golden Immortal nurtured by Immortal Qi for so many years and nourished by countless heavenly treasures, even if the Immortal Dao Principles were sealed, his physical body was still terrifyingly strong.


    Whoosh!


    Xiu Xuan left behind an afterimage, reappearing in front of Yang Ji.


    With incredible speed, his iron sleeves whipped out like a blade, sweeping toward Yang Ji''s throat.


    Even as Yang Ji swiftly dodged backward, he was still grazed by a gale-like force from the sleeve, leaving a white mark on his neck. Had his body not been strong, his head might have been severed at that moment.


    Truly, Golden Immortals were defiance of the heavens, strong beyond measure even without the Immortal Dao Principles.


    Xiu Xuan snorted coldly, pressing towards Yang Ji with a cold, merciless voice, "Even without the Immortal Dao Principles, I can still suppress you."


    Yang Ji let out a cold laugh and leaped into the air.


    Although he could not fly, he could still glide through the sky temporarily with the power of his leaps.


    He stepped towards Xiu Xuan''s head.


    Whoosh!


    Xiu Xuan, sensing Yang Ji''s power, changed his expression and hastily retreated.


    At the same time, his sleeve, like a Longsword, shot diagonally upward, stabbing towards Yang Ji''s feet.


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    Yang Ji chopped down fiercely with his blade, instantly repelling Xiu Xuan''s sleeve.


    During the collision, there came a sound akin to metal clashing against stone, indicating that Xiu Xuan''s robe was anything but ordinary.


    Yang Ji glanced over and realized it was a robe comparable to a mid-grade Immortal Artifact.


    Yang Ji''s first attack did not succeed, so he slashed again with a force so powerful it seemed to twist space itself.


    This was purely a display of his physical strength, without the slightest fluctuation of mystical power.


    Xiu Xuan retreated, his long sleeve transforming into a Longsword as it cleaved down.


    Clang clang!


    Yang Ji, holding his battle blade, wielded it forcefully to deflect the strike.


    The light of the blade flickered!


    Yang Ji struck repeatedly, slashing horizontally and vertically.


    Whoosh!


    A flash of light, and a strand of Xiu Xuan''s beard was cut off.


    The onlookers'' expressions changed at once.


    This... was Xiu Xuan, a Golden Immortal, now trimmed half a beard by a junior. Such a thing would be beyond belief if spread outside.


    Two cold beams shot from Xiu Xuan''s eyes. Even with his lofty Golden Immortal mindset, he felt a sense of humiliation and, concurrently, a touch of crisis.


    He knew that Yang Ji''s body was stronger, giving him a complete advantage here.


    He couldn''t help but turn to look at the others behind him and called out, "Attack together, kill him!"


    However, the group of Golden Immortals paid him no heed. After a glance, they continued to furrow their brows, engrossed in deciphering the Formation.


    After all, without the Immortal Dao Principles, even Golden Immortals lacked a sense of security.


    With someone holding the fort, they were better off devising a counter-strategy than taking action.


    Xiu Xuan''s Disciple rushed out upon hearing the command but was immediately cleaved apart by Yang Ji''s blade.


    A Profound Immortal, stripped of the Immortal Dao Principles, was that weak, thankfully possessing an Immortal Body that allowed slow recovery.


    "Damn it!" Seeing his disciple''s plight, Xiu Xuan charged out again.


    Splat!


    After several collisions, Yang Ji''s blade struck Xiu Xuan''s left arm, blood spurting out.


    Continuing his assault, Yang Ji slashed out once more.


    Splat!


    Blood sprayed.


    Yang Ji''s Longsword cut off another of Xiu Xuan''s arms.


    Xiu Xuan cried out in agony.


    Yang Ji, expressionless, did not hesitate and pierced Xiu Xuan''s heart with his blade.


    Blood gushed out.


    As the Longsword was withdrawn,


    a through-and-through bloody hole appeared in Xiu Xuan''s chest, his heart shattered to pieces.


    Yang Ji, with a backhand stroke of his blade, severed his throat, blood gushing out.


    The group of Golden Immortals stood frozen.


    How could Xiu Xuan have lost so quickly?


    "It''s your turn now, submit to me, or be eradicated by me¡ªyou choose!" Yang Ji, his Longsword pointed diagonally, saw Xiu Xuan''s body about to recover and chopped down again, severely wounding him.


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 Chapter 279 The Fearful Golden Immortal, Compromise

    "You want us to submit? What a colossal joke! How dare you, a mere Seven Tribulations Immortal youngster, utter such ignorant and suicidal words? You''re practically begging for death!"


    A group of Golden Immortals, seeing Xiu Xuan and his disciples fall, ceased to contemplate the Formation. Seven residual shadows flitted across and unexpectedly joined forces to charge toward Yang Ji.


    Without the Immortal Dao Principles, Golden Immortals are like turtles without shells. Whether seven or seventy, Yang Ji feared none of them.


    He gripped the Shentu Blade and advanced to meet them head-on.


    The blade flashed, the Gale howled!


    An earth-shattering battle erupted in an instant.


    Space collapsed, and air currents surged violently.


    Three hours later, withered grass fell to the ground, and the turbulent air calmed. Lying on the ground were seven figures, each severely injured.


    Yang Ji was also covered in blood and had sustained serious injuries, but in the next moment, he recovered.


    The terror of his recovery ability made even Golden Immortals tremble in fear.


    In that moment, Yang Ji seemed to transform into a God of Slaughter, without a trace of fear, striding forward with his blood-drenched blade.


    Thud!


    Blood splattered as the Golden Yellow Dragon Immortal, who was in the midst of repairing his body, had his head chopped off, limbs severed, and body shattered into pieces.


    The Golden Immortals went into a frenzy. This was too unreal. How could Yang Ji dare to wield the Shentu Blade against Golden Immortals?


    How could he dare?


    Golden Immortals, even in the Immortal Realm, are existing as Overlords.


    "Youngster, do you realize the consequences of your actions? From now on, there will be no place for you under the heavens!" As his body was thus mutilated, the Golden Yellow Dragon Immortal raged to the point of frenzy, his thoughts trembling.


    Yang Ji paid no heed, wielding the Shentu Blade and fiercely smashing it down on the mangled remains, turning them into a pile of mush. Then, his gaze shifted to the other Golden Immortals.


    "Youngster, don''t make a mistake!" a Golden Immortal roared after being caught in Yang Ji''s glare.


    "Youngster, do you know the consequences? If you harm me, my disciples and followers will not let you off. Once you leave this Formation, the whole world will become your enemy," another Golden Immortal threatened.


    "I have a Clone Technique outside. If you harm me, my disciples and grand-disciples will surely level your Wuji Dao Sect. You strike me with one blow, and I will order the killing of one person from your Wuji Dao Sect! Remove the Formation quickly and let me out," a Golden Immortal said with a cold voice.


    Yang Ji recognized this voice¡ªit was the person who initially wanted to capture and kill him.


    Without a word, he lifted the Shentu Blade and brought it down on the Golden Immortal''s head, instantly blasting it apart, and flesh scattered everywhere.


    "Ah, youngster, you''re courting death, your Wuji Dao Sect is doomed!" the scattered flesh on the ground roared furiously.


    "I control this Formation; I can leave anytime, but you cannot! You should know the consequences!" Yang Ji counter-threatened, bringing down another blow on the remains.


    By now, he had lost all his reservations. Exploding one Golden Immortal had the same consequences as exploding three, four, five¡­ eight Golden Immortals. He gave up all restraint, deciding to blow them all up!


    Without hesitation, he strode toward another Golden Immortal who had threatened him.


    With one chop, a Golden Immortal was obliterated amidst roars of fury.


    Then came another!


    "Haha... This place is the nightmare land for Golden Immortals," the Buddha Child laughed heartily.


    "This plain, enshrouded by the Formation, might truly become the graveyard of Golden Immortals!" the Zhe Long Sword laughed aloud.


    Today, it was destined to be eternally recorded in history¡ªthe fragility of Golden Immortals, turned into blood mist, like fish on a chopping board, helplessly butchered, was simply unimaginable.


    Xiu Xuan, Golden Yellow Dragon, Chi Tian, and other Golden Immortals had already stood at the peak of the Three Thousand Great Realms and myriad Minor Immortal Realms, as the true Dominators beneath the Immortal Realm.


    Who could pose a threat to them? Who could harm their lives?


    There was none.


    But the events of today.


    Had overturned their cognition, shattering the myth of the invincible Golden Immortals.


    ...


    At this moment, in a distant expanse of time and space, the Minor Immortal Realm!


    Numerous hidden major powers were undergoing upheavals.


    "What on earth has happened? Why is the old ancestor''s soul tablet trembling?"


    "The old ancestor''s soul tablet is trembling. Could it be... is the old ancestor about to fall?"


    "Silence! Our old ancestor is a Peerless Golden Immortal. How could he possibly fall? Who in the world could harm a Golden Immortal? They are invincible beings."


    "But... the old ancestor''s soul tablet is truly trembling!"


    "Before the old ancestor left, he transmitted a message to me, saying he had gone to the Taichu World. Four Protectors, follow me to check it out!"


    Of the eight Golden Immortals, except for Elder Xiu Xuan who did not establish a power, the other Seven Great Golden Immortals had founded immortal and everlasting super powers.


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    Within them resided countless masters, and in an instant, seven Ultimate Immortals, with a host of Profound Immortals and True Immortals, flew out.


    Their destination was¡ªTaichu World!


    Guided by the old ancestor''s soul tablet, they easily locked onto the location.


    Time wandered on; more than a decade passed in a flash.


    Over these years, Yang Ji did only one thing: using the Shentu Blade to obliterate those Golden Immortals trying to repair their bodies.


    For over a decade, he did not know how many times he had struck, how many times he had exploded them.


    But these Golden Immortals had such strong vitality. Even though their flesh was chopped into mud by the Shentu Blade, somehow they couldn''t be killed; they kept on repairing themselves.


    Yang Ji was exhausted and couldn''t help but frown.


    "This Formation just seals the Golden Immortal Law within their bodies; it doesn''t erase them. The Golden Immortal Law still exists within them. Once cultivation reaches the level of Golden Immortals, their realm is profound and eternally indestructible. Ordinary attacks can''t kill them completely, unless you use Immortal Techniques to grind them away," the Immortal Elder spoke. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

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    "Unfortunately, within this formation, I cannot utilize Immortal Dao Principles. Even the Path of Destiny is beyond my reach. My only option is to burn my lifespan to activate the Curse of Hastened Death, but with merely tens of thousands of years remaining of my life, I simply cannot kill a Golden Immortal with such a prolonged lifespan!" Yang Ji shook his head and said.


    "It is said that the Laws of Destiny are omnipotent and supreme, and that even formations cannot contain them. It seems you still have shallow knowledge of the Dao. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be able to seal you." The Rotting Wooden Box spoke up.


    "What do we do now? We can neither kill these Golden Immortals nor can we keep squandering our resources like this. I reckon they won''t die before we do." The Buddha Child frowned and said.


    Just then, roars of anger came from outside.


    "Master Ancestor!"


    "Boy, release my master ancestor immediately, or I will tear you to pieces!"


    From outside the barrier, angry shouts could be heard.


    Yang Ji looked out and saw seven powers rushing in murderously.


    They were all descendants of these Golden Immortals, and right now they were watching their ancestors getting bombed by Yang Ji with sheer agony in their eyes, almost splitting their guts with rage, wishing they could immediately charge in and chop Yang Ji to pieces.


    However, before they could even get close, the seven Golden Immortals issued frantic roars, "Don''t come over, don''t come over at all, there''s a formation here, very peculiar¡ªit can trap Golden Immortals!"


    "What?" The disciples halted upon hearing this, their impulsive fervor instantly cooled down. They stopped in their tracks, exchanging grave looks with each other, their spines stiffening.


    If even Golden Immortals could be trapped, then charging in would lead them to the same fate.


    Having calmed down, everyone''s minds suddenly became clear.


    "Boy, release my master ancestor quickly, or my Yellow Dragon Palace will slaughter your entire sect, leaving no survivors!" A ferocious-looking Profound Immortal full of murderous intent spoke up.


    "Before coming here, my master''s clone told me that this guy is from the Wuji Dao Sect of the Taichu World. Let''s capture all the people from the Wuji Dao Sect. If he doesn''t release the master after one day, we kill one person. If not after two days, we kill ten, and if after three days, we kill a hundred," a leading Ultimate Immortal said sullenly.


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    "If you dare to go, then your master ancestors will be completely annihilated by me. If you don''t believe it, then please listen to the screams of your master ancestors!" Yang Ji suddenly turned ruthless, actually burning a ten-thousand-year lifespan to activate the Curse of Hastened Death. A crystal light flew out and landed on the Golden Immortal ancestor of the faction that had spoken earlier.


    This Golden Immortal ancestor felt as if his body and soul had been slashed viciously. He let out a miserable scream and realized that his lifespan had been cut by four hundred thousand years.


    This revelation sent chills down his spine, and he trembled, "Don''t go, nobody go!"


    "Elder Ancestor!" Hearing the agonizing scream of their elder ancestor, the Ultimate Immortals outside became unsettled and panic crept onto their faces. "Boy, what have you done?"


    Initially without a way out, Yang Ji, now seeing the disciples of the Golden Immortals rushing over, had a plan and said to the group of Golden Immortals, "Didn''t you say I have a Destiny Treasure in my hand? Indeed, I have one, and each activation can cut down four hundred thousand years of lifespan."


    Yang Ji voluntarily revealed the Curse of Hastened Death in his hand.


    "Don''t be fooled, this talisman, as you all saw with your own eyes, was stolen from my body. I have studied the talisman for countless years, and to activate it, one must burn their lifespan. One activation requires the burning of ten thousand years of lifespan and can only erase a hundred thousand years of someone else''s lifespan. He is a Seven Tribulations Immortal¡ªhow much lifespan could he have? He only has tens of thousands of years. How could it be possible for him to eradicate us?" Elder Xiu Xuan immediately spoke up.


    "True, I did snatch one from you, but I also have one of my own. You should have sensed it earlier." Yang Ji smiled, shook the crystal talisman in his hand, and it split into two, both looking exactly the same. "Your one and my one have already fused together, significantly increasing their power." sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Even if the power has increased, even if it can cut four hundred thousand years of lifespan in one go, how many lifespans do you have to activate it? How many times can you activate it?" Elder Xiu Xuan sneered derisively.


    "No, no, no, I don''t need to burn my lifespan to activate this talisman. Although I failed to slay the Dao Calamity, I gained some of my Life Origin, and I have touched upon the Immortal Dao Principles as well. I can use the Law of Dao Destiny to activate this talisman, and I can do so an unlimited number of times. Even if your lifespans are long and you could live for hundreds of millions of years, can you withstand my onslaught?" Yang Ji laughed, assuming the look of someone holding a winning hand.


    "Don''t be deceived by him, don''t let him fool you. Hurry up and have your disciples capture the people from the Wuji Dao Sect to force him to release us," Elder Xiu Xuan spoke up with contemptuous pride. "We are Peerless Golden Immortals. Even if the Immortal Dao Principles are sealed, it''s not that easy for us to die. This kid has been trying to kill us for over a decade¡ªdon''t you understand by now? He simply cannot kill us."


    "Your disciples have come, creating a crisis for him, so he has woven such lies to scare you. This formation blocks all Immortal Dao Principles, and even if he has understood some of the mysteries of destiny, he is also sealed and cannot harm us," said Elder Xiu Xuan coldly.


    "That''s laughable. The Path of Destiny is supreme. How could it be contained? I am now activating Destiny Techniques, and I can perceive everything in your minds." Yang Ji pointed to one of the Golden Immortals and suddenly laughed coldly, "Aren''t you planning to have your disciples attack?"

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    He suddenly pointed to another Golden Immortal, "And you, are you pondering the credibility of Elder Xiu Xuan''s words?"


    "Are you scoffing in your heart, preparing to order your disciples to make a move, and then thinking about scattering my bones and ashes after you break free?"


    "Greed has risen in your heart, actually attempting to steal my Talismans!"


    "You''re considering whether the Path of Destiny is really that profound, aren''t you?"


    Yang Ji pointed at the Golden Immortals one by one, voicing the thoughts in their hearts.


    "You..." The Golden Immortals were internally stunned.


    "Are you shocked as to why I can read your minds? Because I am using Destiny Techniques!" Yang Ji smiled as he looked at Elder Xiu Xuan, "In your heart, are you wondering why there is no fluctuation in the Laws? I''ll tell you now, the Path of Destiny is supreme, the Laws of Destiny are formless and intangible, how could you perceive them?"


    "No, impossible! I too have encountered individuals who failed to kill the Dao Calamity of Destiny but gained some of Destiny''s Origin, who also touched upon the Law of Dao Destiny, yet like other Immortal Dao Principles, they had energy fluctuations." Elder Xiu Xuan spoke in a doubtful and questioning tone.


    "Oh, you must be talking about ''Tian Jizi''. I''ve also met him and we''ve even discussed the Path of Destiny. How could you, who hasn''t even touched upon the Law of Dao Destiny, fathom its profundity? The reason you were able to perceive the existence of the Law of Dao Destiny is that Tian Jizi showed it to you so that you could see clearly, truly feel it. It was Tian Jizi who allowed you to perceive it; that''s why you were able to."


    "You say that my Immortal Dao Principles are sealed, yet I can still use techniques to know what''s on your minds. If not for the Path of Destiny, then what?" Yang Ji''s face revealed a smug grin.


    "Let me be clear with you, the moment I killed Shen Tuba, I was already laying out my plans. This Formation is tailor-made for you. My goal is simple, to use your power to resist the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons!"


    "Help you resist the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons? Not a chance!" The Chi Tian Golden Immortal immediately expressed his displeasure with a snort.


    "Not willing? That''s fine, then you can stay here for the rest of your lives and slowly wait for death!" Yang Ji sounded like a demon with an evil laugh.


    "Do you think you can get out of here? Our lifespans are endless; even if we spend tens of thousands of years here, what of it? Such a period is but a drizzle to us." The dominating-looking Dao Quai Golden Immortal chuckled coldly, unwilling to believe in Yang Ji''s Path of Destiny unless...inflicting pain upon him, otherwise all threats were invalid.


    "You think I can''t get out?" Yang Ji smiled, and with a gesture, the Formation pattern flashed, surprisingly teleporting him outside the Barrier.


    "What?" This time the Golden Immortals were completely dumbfounded, their hearts in utter chaos, even more panicked than when they heard that Yang Ji possessed the power to kill them with the Law of Dao Destiny.


    If they were truly trapped, they could indeed only wait for death here.


    "Boy, die!" An Ultimate Immortal seeing Yang Ji make a move, immediately reached out to grab him.


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    Yang Ji''s eyes lifted, and with a punch, he shattered the large hand that had materialized. He looked at the Golden Immortals, "You should know my strength. Even Shen Tuba, who wielded a mid-grade Immortal Artifact and was backed by three Red Dust Immortals, was killed by me. Do you think your disciples can kill me?"


    "Profound Immortals and Ultimate Immortals are indeed formidable, but without showing some real skills, to kill me? There''s no chance at all. Yet, once you use your real powers, and the Immortal Realm senses it, you''d be forced to ascend, and you will never be able to kill me. And I, once I escape and become a Red Dust Immortal, that will be the end for you."


    "Still talking about killing my Wuji Dao Sect? I dare you to try. Not only will you die, but your patriarchs will die too!"


    Yang Ji stood tall in the void, his towering figure underpinning the Sky Firmament, his robust and resonant words silencing everyone.


    "Attack the Formation!"


    "The heavens shake, the earth moves, the land shifts!"


    The people from the seven major powers ignored Yang Ji, no longer attacking him but instead targeting the Formation. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Countless terrifying attacks fell upon the Formation, but it remained intact without a hint of breaking.


    Even Supreme Immortal Techniques that struck the ground were unable to move it in the slightest.


    This caused their expressions to change drastically.


    "It''s useless, this place has been manipulated by a Giant Immortal King with a supreme method. Forget about you all, even if your progenitors came, they might not be able to affect it!" Yang Ji shook his head and said.


    "What? This is the work of a Giant Immortal King?" Hearing this, the people from the seven major powers looked at each other with sullen faces.


    The eight Golden Immortals looked extremely troubled as they finally understood why the Formation was so powerful, so defying the heavens.


    They exchanged glances and sighed, looking at Yang Ji and ultimately conceded, "Let''s talk!"


    "Wise choice!" Yang Ji smiled and turned to fly into the Formation.


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    "How so? Just like that, you''re agreeing to compromise with him?" Golden Yellow Dragon Immortal frowned upon hearing Chi Tian Golden Immortal speak, clearly extremely reluctant to do so. As a Peerless Golden Immortal, how could he possibly bow to a Tribulation Immortal?


    His noble dignity was burning up!


    "What else can we do?" Chi Tian Golden Immortal shook his head, as the other Immortals also fell silent, their expressions changing unpredictably.


    "Then let''s feign compromise, stabilize him, and have him let us out first!" Xiu Xuan''s expression flickered as he secretly communicated this plan.


    "Good! Once we''re free, even if we have to ascend to the Immortal Realm, I''ll make a move. I will crush his body inch by inch and roast his Primordial Spirit over the Solar Divine Flame for ten thousand years," Dao Kui Golden Immortal said coldly. Continue your journey with My Virtual Library Empire


    "Stop thinking about schemes and tricks. I''ve comprehended a thread of the Path of Destiny, so I know everything you''re thinking," Yang Ji flew into the Formation and stared down Dao Kui, "You want to roast my Primordial Spirit over the Solar Divine Flame? Nice try!"


    Yang Ji snorted coldly, sweeping his gaze over the crowd, "If you wish to leave, put away your little schemes. Otherwise, stay inside the Formation forever. Especially you, Dao Kui!" sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You..." Named and threatened by Yang Ji, Dao Kui glared with fury but dared not lash out.


    "I don''t want to waste words. You seven powers will serve me and help Wuji Dao Sect withstand the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons. After the tribulation, I will naturally let you go," Yang Ji said to the others in a deep voice.


    "Help Wuji Dao Sect withstand the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons? What a joke! This Great Tribulation is no ordinary matter; forget the Wuji Dao Sect, even the whole of Taichu World could fall," Dao Kui''s expression suddenly turned very serious, "All I can say is that this Great Tribulation is extraordinary!"


    "We would avoid it if at all possible; once we intervene, we will surely be implicated."


    Dao Kui laughed coldly, "To want us seven powers to resist the Heavenly Demons is impossible! Kid, I''m warning you kindly, get as far away as you can. It looks like Taichu World might truly change masters this time, with the Heavenly Demon taking over."


    "What are you, a Golden Immortal, afraid of? Are all your disciples and grand-disciples cowards? Do they wet their pants at the sight of a Heavenly Demon?" Yang Ji taunted disdainfully.


    "Youngster, don''t try to provoke me, it won''t work," scoffed Dao Kui.


    "Indeed, this Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons is not ordinary. Here''s a compromise: if Taichu World indeed falls and is ruled by the Heavenly Demon, our seven powers can intervene to ensure the survival of Wuji Dao Sect. But in return, you must let us out afterward," Chi Tian Golden Immortal suggested.


    "Let us out now, otherwise, he really might die," Dao Kui said grimly.


    "It seems you can''t understand the situation. You dare to order me around, to bargain?" Yang Ji''s face turned suddenly colder.


    "I command your seven powers to act, and you will act. Otherwise, none of you will leave!" Yang Ji declared sternly.


    "You, youngster!" Dao Kui''s neck veins bulged as he seethed, feeling the urge to spit blood. When had he ever been scolded like this?


    "Agree, and after the tribulation I will let you go. Otherwise, you will stay inside this Formation until you die of old age," Yang Ji offered no other choice.


    "Youngster, what do you take our seven powers for? Your subordinates?" Golden Yellow Dragon Immortal roared in anger.


    "Serving me is an honor for your seven powers! Don''t be ignorant of what is good for you. If you can''t sense what''s coming, then we have nothing to talk about," Yang Ji declared with a cold glance.


    Seeing his condescending attitude, the Seven Great Golden Immortals were so angry they could spit blood, their faces turning red.


    Chi Tian Golden Immortal frowned and communicated, "It looks like he''s not in the mood to talk. Let''s just agree to his demands for now. We can send a few True Immortals as a gesture; nobody is unafraid of death. When the Heavenly Demons close in and the people of Wuji Dao Sect feel the terror, we can then persuade them to flee, and our people can retreat unharmed."


    "...." The Golden Immortals were stunned for a moment, exchanging glances. Chi Tian Golden Immortal spoke with a frown, "This approach is a decent compromise. Let''s do that. But before we agree, we need to make him give guarantees."


    "Fine, I promise you, I can swear by my divine spirit, after the tribulation, I will definitely let you go. However, from each of your seven powers, if not fifteen True Immortals are sent, then forget my word. Additionally, if they do not give it their all in resisting the Heavenly Demons, you can forget my word as well," Yang Ji declared sternly.


    "Fifteen... fifteen True Immortals?" Dao Kui stared, wide-eyed. Although their seven powers were strong, fifteen True Immortals represented half of their foundation.


    Fifteen from each power; that was a total of one hundred and five.


    This was truly their entire foundation on the line, all in order to serve the Wuji Dao Sect.


    "Do you agree?" Yang Ji pressed.


    "Fine! We agree!" The Golden Immortals looked at each other and then said through gritted teeth.


    As long as they could get out, everything else could be discussed once they were free.


    They glared at Yang Ji bitterly, wishing they could devour him.


    "You can discuss matters with your disciples and grand-disciples now, I''ll be listening," Yang Ji stated.


    Through gritted teeth, the Golden Immortals informed their Ultimate Immortal disciples of the situation. Although the Immortals from the seven powers were unwilling, they could not defy the commands of their ancestors and agreed with grim faces.


    "Youngster, you''ve heard as well. Both we and our disciples have sworn by our divine spirits and made our promises. Now it''s your turn," the Golden Immortals said, looking at Yang Ji with hostility.

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    Yang Ji was smiling broadly at this moment, and he immediately swore an oath with his soul, providing assurance.


    Having come to an agreement, Yang Ji swaggered out of the Formation and said to the seven major powers with a smile, "Follow me. It looks like you''ve brought enough people. Come back to Wuji Dao Sect with me to defend the Sect."


    "Go with him, and follow his orders!" the leading Ultimate Immortal from the seven major forces said grimly.


    Even though the True Immortals from the seven major powers were reluctant, they had no choice but to follow Yang Ji.


    One hundred and five True Immortals, an impressive and overwhelming sight.


    Such strength was, on the surface, enough to crush any power in the Taichu World.


    Yang Ji led them flying for half the journey until he felt it was too conspicuous and extravagant; he then had everyone enter the Mount Sea World.


    ...


    Wuji Dao Sect.


    Yang Ji had returned to the Sect once again.


    And the moment he stepped into the Sect, a loud shout reached his ears.


    "Yang Ji! You troublemaker! How dare you come back! You''ve offended a host of Golden Immortals from the Minor Immortal Realm, causing a tremendous disaster. Immortals from all over are searching to capture you. Vice Sect Leader Liu Xiaosheng is currently convening a council of elders, preparing to expel you from the Sect to sever ties, so that your troubles don''t involve the Wuji Dao Sect."


    Whoosh, Whoosh!


    Suddenly, two rays of golden light shot out from a distant peak, arriving directly in front of Yang Ji.


    These two rays of golden light were none other than the two Sect Guardian Gods, "Heavenly Spirit God" and "Earth God," two Mahayana experts.


    "Liu Xiaosheng? He''s well-informed, isn''t he? To know that the Immortals from the Minor Immortal Realm are looking for me!" Yang Ji sneered coldly, "Had he kept to himself, I wouldn''t have touched him for a while, but since he''s jumped out, it''s a good opportunity to clean up the Sect."


    "I want to see how much power he''s amassed over the years. To expel outsiders, one must secure the inside first; let''s start with you two."


    Yang Ji looked at the two with a cold gleam in his eyes.


    Only Elder Chun Ye, Sect Master Wuji Zi, Immortal Artifact Wuji Sword, Xuan Zhong and a few others knew he had become a Tribulation Immortal. The rest didn''t and still thought he was just a minor cultivator who hadn''t even reached Mahayana.


    "How audacious!" The Heavenly Spirit God, upon hearing Yang Ji''s words, became furious immediately. With a twist of his hands, he sent out hundreds of Flying Swords, each dual-colored with Yin and Yang. These were his painstakingly practiced "Yin Yang Divine Swords!"


    Meanwhile, the Earth God directly threw out a Magical Treasure, the "Tai Chi Sect," a huge portal that shone brightly, its light fluctuating and transforming endlessly, enveloping Yang Ji in an attempt to suppress him.


    "A tiny pearl of rice, yet it shines so bright." Yang Ji reached out with his palm, capturing all the Flying Swords sent by the Heavenly Spirit God in his hand. With a simple rub, he extinguished their Divine Power, and with a wave of his hand, he stored them in his Inner World.


    Then, he reached out again and yanked down the "Tai Chi Sect," the Superior Dao Artifact, storing it in his Inner World as well.


    "The Magical Treasures are decent, but your cultivation is lacking."


    Yang Ji suddenly shouted, unleashing the "Sympathetic Resonance" from the Ancient God''s heartbeat. Stay tuned for updates on My Virtual Library Empire


    "What?" The Heavenly Spirit God and Earth God''s faces changed drastically as the two Mahayana experts felt a jolt in their chests as if struck by a hammer, spewing out fresh blood.


    With an indifferent expression, Yang Ji waved his sleeves and the two experts were blown away by a mighty Gale, all the way up to the Council Hall of the Elders in the Nine Heavens.


    "A Seven Tribulations Immortal? He really did achieve the status of a Tribulation Immortal!" Liu Xiaosheng''s expression darkened as he secretly thought, "This youth has grown so rapidly. The little shrimp from before has reached such heights. The more I see him, the more irritated I become. It seems we truly are at odds. I should have completely eliminated him when I had the chance."


    "A Seven Tribulations Immortal, no wonder he dares to be so rampant. I will capture him and let the elders decide his fate!" Yang Daoren, a Nine Tribulations Immortal Elder, glanced at Liu Xiaosheng''s expression, then suddenly waved his hand and charged out from the Council Hall.


    A mighty force struck towards Yang Ji, manifesting the "Yin Yang Sword," a renowned Supreme Divine Power of the Wuji Dao Sect.


    Yang Ji had also studied this among the Wuji Sword Technique, which included the Yin Yang Sword Technique.


    The massive Yin Yang Sword cut directly towards Yang Ji with a chilling murderous intent, a clear intent to kill.


    Yang Ji''s gaze sank, and upon lifting his eyes, he instantly knew that Elder Yang Daoren was not only aware of Liu Xiaosheng''s status but had also sided with the Heavenly Demon.


    This man was destined to die, Yang Ji had proclaimed his death sentence!


    Suddenly, he reached out with his hand and also cast the Yin Yang Sword Technique, launching it towards the Yin Yang Sword that Yang Daoren had slashed at him.


    Boom!


    In pairs they stood, together they perished!


    "Yang Ji, you dare to resist? Ignoring an elder of the sect, refusing to submit willingly, and even resisting, you must be suppressed today, and receive the ultimate punishment!"


    Seeing his Divine Skills neutralized by Yang Ji, Yang Daoren felt a sudden shock in his heart. However, this was just his probing attack. He had not yet used many of his trump cards, nor had he brought out any magical treasures. He still believed that with his real methods, Yang Ji would be no match for him.


    With many thoughts spinning in his mind in an instant, and the mana in his body continuously transforming, Yang Daoren opened his mouth and spat out a ray of white light, which appeared without any warning and aimed a sneak attack at Yang Ji''s brow.


    It was the Minor Immortal Technique of Wuji Dao Sect, the Wuji One Sword!


    The Wuji One Sword could shock the heavens and move spirits, especially when wielded by a Nine Tribulations Immortal, it was all the more formidable.


    Yang Daoren was ruthless in his moves, not aiming to kill Yang Ji''s body, but directly attacking his head, intent on killing his Primordial Spirit.


    Yang Daoren was a Nine Tribulations Immortal, and any Divine Skill that reached his hands would significantly increase in power.


    At this moment, even other Nine Tribulations Immortals facing such an Immortal Technique from him would have to be extremely cautious; getting hit could mean severe injury if not death.


    However, as a Nine Tribulations Immortal and an elder of the sect, launching a sneak attack on a junior disciple indeed diminished his stature.


    This was also where he was formidable, and where his ruthlessness lay. Knowing that Yang Ji was a Dao Child and extremely difficult to handle, he decided to get rid of him in one fell swoop to avoid further trouble.


    But what he didn''t know was that as soon as the Wuji One Sword neared Yang Ji''s brow, Yang Ji simply raised his hand and, with his bare hand, struck at the sword light.


    Thump!


    With his fleshly palm, augmented by the Laws of Strength, he simply shattered the Wuji Sword Light.


    It was simply unimaginable.


    "What?" Yang Daoren''s face changed, and his eyes trembled with shock.


    "Incredible! Even the Wuji One Sword couldn''t take him down!"


    "Yang Ji''s strength is terrifying. How did he achieve the cultivation of a Seven Tribulations Immortal in just a few thousand years? Is his comprehension so high? Is understanding the Great Dao Principles as easy as drinking water for him?"


    "Chang Sheng, did you see that clearly?" a female elder, Ji Jiang, suddenly transmitted her voice to Elder Luo Lie beside her, "Yang Ji''s strength, regardless of realm, his power is already not beneath ours."


    "I saw it clear. He is augmented by the Laws of Strength, and his body is very strong, having reached the range of a Supreme Dao Artifact, not far from a Semi-Immortal Instrument," Elder Luo Lie was also extremely shocked. Yang Daoren''s use of Wuji One Sword couldn''t sneak attack Yang Ji and was easily blocked. The amount of mystery involved, and the strength needed, he knew all too well.


    This exchange left many of the Tribulation Immortal Elders utterly shocked. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Of course, the most shocked was Yang Daoren himself.


    His heart was churning like a landslide and tsunami.


    He began to feel a twinge of terror at Yang Ji''s strength. The Wuji One Sword was an Immortal Technique, yet it couldn''t even harm a single hair on his opponent and was easily neutralized by him, which was simply unthinkable.


    Moreover, he felt that in Yang Ji''s punch that destroyed the Wuji One Sword, there was a vastness of power like a sea of stars, which shocked him.


    What was even more formidable was that Yang Ji hadn''t even used any Divine Skills or magical treasures to catch it, which was too terrifying.


    "But fortunately, this child has not cultivated to become a Red Dust Immortal. I possess forbidden spells. If I want to kill him, I can use a forbidden Immortal Technique that consumes life span. I have a move called ''Immortal Annihilation'' which sacrifices life span to achieve the might to destroy heaven and earth. With Yang Ji being so terrifying, if he is allowed to grow, he could become a great disaster sooner or later. Perhaps..."


    Yang Daoren''s eyes flickered with a murderous gleam, an eager look overcoming him.


    "Hmm? Immortal Annihilation? Is that another forbidden Immortal Technique like ''Immortal Sacrifice'' that reaps life?"


    Yang Ji looked at the information above Yang Daoren''s head and frowned.

 Chapter 281 Duel with Liu Xiaosheng

    After a brief exchange, Yang Daoren and Yang Ji stood facing each other.


    Both of them temporarily quieted down.


    In Yang Daoren''s eyes flashed a ferocious light as he contemplated how to kill Yang Ji in one fell swoop, to eliminate the roots along with the weeds.


    It was at this moment that Liu Xiaosheng''s voice transmission came through, "Use ''Immortal Annihilation'' to slay him. The lifespan you sacrifice, I will help you replenish with ''Corpse-Scented Devil Amorphophallus''."


    "Rest assured, Sect Master, I will strike with all my might to kill him. You have also witnessed the power of Immortal Annihilation. If I burn eighty thousand years of my lifespan, then I will obtain strength comparable to that of a Profound Immortal. Once I make my move, the heavens will collapse, and the earth will crack open. This child will have no chance of survival," Yang Daoren replied coldly.


    "Good, make your move!" Liu Xiaosheng commanded in a deep voice.


    "Strength comparable to a Profound Immortal? Is the power of Immortal Annihilation so terrifying? It seems like another forbidden technique that reaps lives," Yang Ji''s eyelids twitched as he looked towards Yang Daoren, his expression suddenly turning sharp, "Ignorant of life and death, you actually think of slaying me!"


    Whoosh!


    A streak of light flashed by, and Yang Daoren, who was deploying "Immortal Annihilation," changed his expression. He truly was a Nine Tribulations Immortal, sensing the imminent danger in an instant.


    He turned around, ready to throw a punch.


    However, what entered his eyes was Yang Ji, whose gaze was colder than ever, and whose aura was stronger than ever. A hand as fast as Shocking Thunder, acting like iron tongs, clutched Yang Daoren''s throat before he could strike.


    "Woo woo woo!" In an instant, Yang Daoren could only make a wailing sound from his mouth.


    His face contorted in pain, his legs thrashed wildly as he was lifted into the air by Yang Ji''s single hand, unable to break free.


    How could he break free!


    Hidden within Yang Ji''s palm, the "Time Tower" had absorbed all the power of time obtained from the Time Fissure over the past decades and had metamorphosed into an Immortal Artifact.


    It was not just restraining a Nine Tribulations Immortal that posed no issue, but even confining a Red Dust Immortal was effortless.


    To the uninformed onlookers, this scene inevitably caused their expressions to change dramatically, filled with disbelief. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Yang Daoren is a Nine Tribulations Immortal, not much different in strength from us. Facing Yang Ji, he is so vulnerable? Does that not mean that, facing Yang Ji... we would be just as powerless?" Ji Jiang, an Elder, exchanged a glance with Elder Luo Lie, both filled with astonishment.


    The other Tribulation Immortal Elders'' pupils shrank sharply, and their breathing halted for a moment.


    This was Yang Daoren, a formidable Nine Tribulations Immortal, just one calamity away from being a Red Dust Immortal.


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    An exalted being, who reigned supreme within the Sect, only second to Elder Wuji, wielding high authority and power.


    Now, like an ant, he was pinched in Yang Ji''s hand, unable to move, where was his past majestic presence?


    "Yang Ji truly lives up to being the Dao son, the foremost true disciple. He is too powerful, a mere Seven Tribulations Immortal, yet he can easily suppress a Nine Tribulations Immortal, utterly terrifying!" exclaimed an Elder who was a Four Calamities Immortal.


    "Indeed, if such a talent were to become a Red Dust Immortal, I fear... our Wuji Dao Sect would greatly prosper," another Elder who was a Five Tribulations Immortal deeply inhaled and said.


    "Our Sect prosper? Hmph! This person has offended the various immortals of the Minor Immortal Realm, and now numerous Profound Immortals, Ultimate Immortals, and even Golden Immortals from the Minor Immortal Realm are searching for him. It''s inevitable that the Sect prospers under my leadership, but only if we eliminate Yang Ji first, as he will only bring disaster to the Sect. The Minor Immortal Realm is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, with countless experts. If a group of True Immortals should come knocking, even if our Sect is a superpower with me, the Sect Master, and Elder Wuji, three Red Dust Immortals presiding, I fear we would struggle to withstand them," Liu Xiaosheng''s eyes flashed like lightning as he stepped forward, releasing the formidable pressure of a Red Dust Immortal, his intimidating aura transforming into a huge Black Dragon that charged straight towards Yang Ji.


    "What a way to pin labels!" Yang Ji sneered coldly, raising his hand with a sweep, dispersing the Black Dragon formed from Liu Xiaosheng''s aura.


    So effortlessly, he neutralized the aura of a Red Dust Immortal, causing Liu Xiaosheng''s pupils to contract slightly.


    The ant that once dared not breathe loudly in front of him had now reached this step.


    This only intensified the murderous intent in his heart.


    Thousands of years ago, he had sent men to kill him several times, each ending in failure. Now, the killing intent in his heart was as sharp as knives and swords, unable to be quelled anymore.


    "What the Vice Sect Leader says is indeed the truth. I''ve also heard that major figures from the Minor Immortal Realm are all searching for Yang Ji. Someone saw them filled with murderous intent, looking like there would be no peaceful end. It''s unclear why Yang Ji has provoked them, and I fear he really might bring disaster to our Sect," a Tribulation Immortal Elder frowned and said.


    "Indeed, there has never been an everlasting Sect in the world. Over the millenia, many glorious Sects have perished in the river of time. I only hope that our Wuji Dao Sect does not suffer due to this," an Elder filled with worry said.


    "Over a decade ago, a letter flew in, materializing in front of the mountain gate, declaring an intent to slay Yang Ji and uproot our Wuji Dao Sect along with him. At the time, I didn''t take it seriously. Who would be so bold as to provoke our Wuji Dao Sect? But now, hearing what the Vice Sect Leader has said, I realize that Yang Ji is being hunted by major figures from the Minor Immortal Realm. If we truly harbor Yang Ji, I''m afraid we might really invite disaster upon our Sect," an Elder said with a heavy heart.


    The few words from the Elders fell into everyone''s ears, and instantly, the way they looked at Yang Ji began to change to varying degrees.


    All of this was within Liu Xiaosheng''s expectations. To kill someone, one should build momentum and occupy the moral high ground.


    In this world, to act without opposition one must rely on interests or instill fear!


    The major figures of the Minor Immortal Realm had already planted the seeds of fear, and now, with the Sect''s very existence being threatened, the interests of everyone had been touched.

 Chapter 281 Confrontation with Liu Xiaosheng_2

    Fear and interest were now in full swing, and the momentum was in the palm of his hand.


    Liu Xiaosheng stood in front of a group of elders, facing Yang Ji, his aura becoming denser and more powerful, subtly casting Yang Ji as the opposition.


    "Yang Ji, as a member of the Sect, disregards the elders, acts recklessly and brings great disaster upon the Sect. As the Vice Sect Leader, I shall take matters into my own hands to apprehend and kill this man for the Sect," Liu Xiaosheng''s eyes sharpened as he suddenly made his move, a dark power condensing within his palm, full of a destructive aura.


    "Divine Dark Fist!"


    Liu Xiaosheng unleashed the might of the Red Dust Immortal, invincible as he pressured forward, his fists emanating a formidable and vast dark surge, turning into a sky full of fist shadows, enveloping Yang Ji within.


    As the fist shadows loomed, Yang Ji saw nothing but the murderous fist shadows encircling his entire body.


    Among those numerous fist shadows, he felt a chilling coldness that made his heart tremble, as if a venomous snake were hiding in the bushes, waiting to deliver a fatal blow.


    This Liu Xiaosheng was a genius, a Five Tribulations Dao Child who had now become a Red Dust Immortal. His strength was extraordinary, far surpassing that of an average Red Dust Immortal, standing at the level of an Overlord among True Immortals, powerful enough to compete with the leaders of super-sects.


    Yang Ji was cautious in his heart, his eyes fixated on the fist shadows that rapidly approached, scanning them, knowing that Liu Xiaosheng''s real killing move was hidden among them.


    The fist shadows closed in at an astonishing speed, almost in the blink of an eye, and the many destructive fist shadows were about to land on Yang Ji''s body.


    But just as Yang Ji was about to be hit by the fist shadows, his eyes suddenly radiated a sharp light. He disregarded the multitude of fist shadows and thrust the Wuji Sword in his hand fiercely onto a punch that was hidden behind the shadows, harboring a killing intent.


    Bang!


    EThe very moment Yang Ji''s sword tip touched the fist, the fist shadows engulfing him dissipated instantly, followed by a fierce gust of energy bursting forth like a wild storm.


    "Hmph!"


    Caught out by Yang Ji''s move, Liu Xiaosheng was momentarily taken aback, but he soon let out a cold snort. His fist, as tough as a Dao Device, twisted like a wave, a dark and extremely sinister force followed the movement of his bones, striking fiercely onto Yang Ji''s fingertips, intent on shattering them.


    Yang Ji sneered in disdain, his fingers bent as he accumulated power in a detouring motion, embodying the Yin Yang principle of Taichi, using gentleness to overcome strength.


    As Liu Xiaosheng''s arm stretched out and his force expended, Yang Ji''s expression turned cold, and his sword finger snapped forward. Leveraging the energy accumulated in the bend of his finger, he struck swiftly, like a snake devouring its prey, and landed a hit on Liu Xiaosheng''s Demon Fist, a flash of crimson briefly appearing.


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    Under the pressure of his dominance, finding himself injured, Liu Xiaosheng became frantic with rage and shock within his heart.


    This Yang Ji... could actually withstand the Red Dust Immortal?


    The other elders watching the fight were also shaken to the core.


    Who was Liu Xiaosheng? A Supreme Genius, a Five Tribulations Dao Child, who had not only inherited the ancient teachings of the Reincarnation Sect but also that of the Black Abyss Sect.


    Such a person, endowed with such grand fate and now a Red Dust Immortal, failed to suppress Yang Ji with his attack.


    It must be noted that this was no ordinary Red Dust Immortal, and Yang Ji was merely a Seven Tribulations Immortal.


    After the exchange, Liu Xiaosheng was the one who was injured first, to the astonishment of all present.


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    Stunned, yet without losing his rhythm, Liu Xiaosheng immediately transformed his fist into a claw, disappearing from the spot like a ghost.


    "Hmm?" Alarmed, Yang Ji felt as if a primordial beast had locked onto him, his hair standing on end as he abruptly retreated.


    "Shh!"


    A sharp, dark energy, like an incredibly sharp blade, skimmed past Yang Ji''s chest, narrowly missing him.


    "Hmm?" Seeing Yang Ji dodge his attack once again, Liu Xiaosheng was filled with surprise.


    His "Demon Shadow Technique" was a Great Immortal Technique, incredibly cunning, yet Yang Ji was always able to evade at the critical moment of his assaults.


    With a darkened expression, Liu Xiaosheng quickly looked up, only to see Yang Ji charging towards him. The next moment, his body twisted abruptly, using his back as a weapon to heavily rebound onto Yang Ji.


    Bang!


    A deep sound echoed, and Yang Ji was directly forced to fly backward. As he was just separating from Liu Xiaosheng, Yang Ji flicked his wrist, and Wuji Sword Qi chopped out, the sword light howling as it targeted Liu Xiaosheng''s eyes, throat, heart, Dantian, and other vital points.


    The Wuji Sword Technique was a top-grade Immortal Technique, extremely powerful, and even Liu Xiaosheng dared not take it lightly. Originally intending to capitalize on his advantage and deliver a fatal strike to Yang Ji, he was thrown off balance by this counterattack, employing hands and feet to dodge the sword Qi. However, despite avoiding these strikes, a shallow cut still appeared on his arm.


    After exchanging blows, Liu Xiaosheng was the first to bleed.


    Seeing the conspicuous blood mark on Liu Xiaosheng''s arm, the breathing of everyone at the scene grew heavy. It was clear to everyone that the ferocious Liu Xiaosheng was not gaining much advantage over Yang Ji.

 Chapter 281 Showdown with Liu Xiaosheng_3

    Yang Ji''s expression was ice-cold as he stared at Liu Xiaosheng, who was none other than the Heavenly Demon. He didn''t want to reveal too much of his strength and prepared to deal with each move as it came.


    Liu Xiaosheng gazed deeply at Yang Ji and, even as he transformed into a black streak lunging forward, his fist, emanating a dark gleam, smashed towards Yang Ji''s chest.


    The very space twisted, and the afterimages that appeared were somewhat blurry. The oppressive gust of wind shattered a vast expanse of the void, emitting a cracking sound.


    Yang Ji raised his fist to meet the attack. When the fists collided, a metallic clang resonated. Bright glows sparkled forth, and both men seemed to don a robe of golden and black radiance, like two War Gods locked in fierce battle.


    They quickly separated. Liu Xiaosheng felt a numbness in his arm and was secretly astonished at Yang Ji''s immense strength and unparalleled footwork. He kept teleporting, vanishing into thin air with every step, and effortlessly shook off Yang Ji''s imposing presence.


    With his movement technique mysterious and unpredictable, Liu Xiaosheng made a slight adjustment and trod the "Steps of Reincarnation." His form was like a drifting cloud whisking through different spaces, attacking Yang Ji again. He didn''t want to be passive; he had always been overwhelmingly strong, always the one initiating attacks in battle, and he refused to show weakness.


    "Cursed God Fist!"


    The Cursed God Fist was fiercely bizarre. With a leap, Liu Xiaosheng violently struck towards Yang Ji''s chest. A grim fog spread out, and the curse''s power sought to penetrate Yang Ji''s chest.


    At the same time, he bent his right knee and lifted his leg with great force, unleashing the "Nether King Kick" towards Yang Ji''s abdomen.


    The grey fog was like dust, but it wasn''t sand flying about; it was the terrifying light of the horrifying curse power, fast as thunder, with fist and leg striking simultaneously, attacking Yang Ji from all directions.


    Yang Ji slightly shifted sideways, both hands meeting Liu Xiaosheng''s fist, while twisting his torso to accumulate power, which then burst forth explosively. Like a drawn bowstring, he forcefully recoiled, thrusting out the Destruction Hand Seal to counter Liu Xiaosheng''s fist, his right leg swinging in a reverse strike.


    With a "clang," it was as if two chunks of divine iron had collided. Yang Ji''s right knee solidly hit Liu Xiaosheng''s left knee. The grey curse power and the light of Great Destruction erupted together, shattering and falling like a shower of radiant sparks.


    Moving as fast as lightning, both men took a step back. Yang Ji, with a forceful twist of his hips and legs, swept sideways. His left leg, like a steel whip, lashed directly at Liu Xiaosheng''s head. The extreme ferocity made one''s heart jump, for a direct hit could fracture even an Immortal Body.


    Liu Xiaosheng slightly bowed his head, shocked by the sudden increase in Yang Ji''s strength, unaware that Yang Ji had now invoked the Law of Strength, channeling all his might.


    As Liu Xiaosheng dodged the attack, he unexpectedly performed a backwards somersault in the air, head down, feet up, and delivered a reverse kick to the chest and abdomen of the immobilized Yang Ji. Such a fierce and ruthless assault was truly astonishing.


    Yang Ji was not afraid. Although he could have dodged, that was not his style. With his formidable physique, he had no need to evade.


    He moved horizontally for two steps in midair, refusing to retreat any further. Then, he brought his legs together, like an indestructible drill, plunging directly towards Liu Xiaosheng''s chest and abdomen.


    Liu Xiaosheng was forced back, tumbling through the air. Everything had happened too quickly, from the exchange of blows to the separation, all in an instant, leaving a swath of afterimages in the air.


    Then, Yang Ji stepped through the void, taking more than a dozen steps in midair, chasing after Liu Xiaosheng. His body tilted, he swept his leg towards Liu Xiaosheng''s upper body, intending to sever him in two.


    Liu Xiaosheng''s anger surged. He had always been the one forcing his opponents, but today the tables had turned; his enemy was even more fierce and relentless. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He spun around, leaping high, refusing to retreat. With a powerful swing of his leg, he collided directly with Yang Ji''s sweeping attack.


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    A dazzling burst of light erupted in the sky, and the two separated.


    "Primordial Annihilation!"


    Yang Ji was incredibly fast. In an instant, his hands wove the Destruction Hand Seal and launched his attack. He aimed to overwhelm Liu Xiaosheng with a show of strength, in a tit-for-tat fashion.


    (In the next chapter, the arrival of the one hundred and five Red Dust Immortals will give them a tiny shock.)

 Chapter 282 The Five Great Ancestors of the Demon Sect

    "Divine Dark Fist!"


    Seeing Yang Ji''s palm strike coming, Liu Xiaosheng bellowed. His black hair stood on end like an inverted waterfall, and the fierce light in his eyes was as pressing as swords. His right fist, gleaming with a dark aura, smashed out.


    The sound of their powerful collision was like an earthquake, causing Immortal Mountain to fracture and space to collapse.


    In this exchange of blows, Liu Xiaosheng was forced to retreat five steps in the air.


    But Yang Ji did not retreat; instead, he pressed forward.


    "Primordial Annihilation!"


    Shouting, Yang Ji clashed with Liu Xiaosheng once again, employing a top-tier Immortal Technique with boundless power.


    He had now realized that Liu Xiaosheng hadn''t fully revealed the extent of his abilities, likely due to its connection to the Heavenly Demon and consequent reservations.


    This suited Yang Ji just fine; he too had his own plans and didn''t wish to expose too much in front of the Heavenly Demon, Liu Xiaosheng. This played into Yang Ji''s hands.


    "Great Curse Seal!"


    Liu Xiaosheng''s eyes flashed like lightning, his fists erupting with a dazzling green light. As their fists met, he felt his arms go numb and his body tremble slightly; a surging force seemed to invade his body.


    Shocked, Liu Xiaosheng retreated again, but Yang Ji, seizing the advantage, didn''t let up, shouting, "Primordial Annihilation!"


    The Destruction Hand Seal was incredibly forceful, smashing towards Liu Xiaosheng''s face. Forced to block, Liu Xiaosheng fought back with the overbearing might of a Demon King descending upon the world.


    It was as if Shocking Thunder rumbled through the sky as the two powerhouses collided head-on.


    A brilliant energy storm swept out in all directions, Liu Xiaosheng retreating as Yang Ji followed up once more.


    A palm as fierce as a punch.


    Energy burst forth continuously, the radiant light enveloping them both like surging waves.


    The spectators were astonished, their expectations greatly exceeded, especially as Yang Ji was steadily suppressing Liu Xiaosheng, which was quite unforeseen.


    Explosions rang out incessantly. Quick as lightning, Yang Ji''s palms struck with increasing strength, and by the eighteenth palm, Liu Xiaosheng could no longer withstand it and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.


    "Ah..."


    "How is this possible?" Liu Xiaosheng''s followers exclaimed in shock, their belief shaken as he seemed unable to match Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji''s hair flew wildly as he relentlessly advanced, his moves fierce and wide-ranging, giving Liu Xiaosheng no chance to dodge. All of the fierce attacks were connected in a barrage, forcing Liu Xiaosheng to block and leaving him no room to evade.


    After the thirty-sixth palm strike, Liu Xiaosheng roared in fury, unable to hold on any longer, and was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.


    His gaze flickered, a hint of murderous intent hidden deep within. Even under such pressure from Yang Ji, he felt neither too much fear nor shock, for his strength and foundation were far beyond what had been revealed.


    Above his head, the information "[Intent to Kill]," "[Hesitation]," "[Uncertainty]," and "[Must not reveal strength prematurely]" appeared. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Ji glanced up and attacked once more, his movements extremely sharp. He continued to press with brutal and direct aggression, showing no finesse. An invisible "dominance" enveloped Liu Xiaosheng, forcing him to clash head-on and leaving no option for avoidance, pushing him to reveal his true capabilities.


    After nine more consecutive palm strikes, Liu Xiaosheng kept coughing up blood, and Yang Ji felt utterly exhilarated.


    In this moment, everyone''s expressions shifted, their looks varied, but Yang Ji''s dominance was deeply etched into their minds.


    Bang!


    Another palm strike, and Liu Xiaosheng was sent flying.


    A trail of blood hung in the air as everyone looked on, dumbstruck. Could it be that Liu Xiaosheng had been defeated just like that?


    Had a genius of the Wuji Dao Sect, destined to lead the Sect to glory, the legendary Red Dust Immortal, been toppled so easily?


    Liu Xiaosheng''s black hair billowed, and his eyes suddenly turned pitch-black, his murderous aura unmasked as he grew utterly furious.


    He was about to unleash his killing move.


    But just then, the space behind him tore open, and one by one, five figures emerged.


    Each was immersed in a sky-high Demonic Qi, each with a demeanor that was deep, overbearing, or vicious... Each emitted a powerful presence that was no less than that of Shen Tuba.


    "Is that? The Demon Sect?" Yang Ji''s pupils constricted.


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    "Sect Master, there''s no need for you to teach him a lesson; we are more than enough!" The elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect stood behind Liu Xiaosheng, his voice chillingly confident.


    "Sect Master?" Yang Ji was somewhat surprised.


    "The Five Great Demon Sects have now broken away from the Heavenly Demon and pledged allegiance to the Vice Sect Leader. We are now allies with the Wuji Dao Sect," Elder Luo Lie spoke again.


    "Pledge to Liu Xiaosheng? Break away from the Heavenly Demon?" Yang Ji treated such claims as a joke¡ªLiu Xiaosheng was himself a Heavenly Demon.


    Whoosh!


    "Young man, to match the Red Dust Immortal as a Seven Tribulations Immortal, you indeed have skill. Our Sect Master should not have to strike you down personally; leave it to us." In a flash of light, the Five Great Demon Sects'' ancestors stood in front of Yang Ji, their imposing pressure bearing down on him.


    "Oh? Then all of you come at me together," Yang Ji said indifferently, unafraid.


    "One against five? Quite the boast! Fellow brothers, stand back and watch for now. If he wants to play, then I shall accompany him!" The Red Dust Immortal, who always carried supreme authority and pride, was seldom disrespected by others. After all, how could the greatest ancestor of a super sect ever be looked down upon like this?


    The elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect snorted coldly, stepped forward, fully aware of Yang Ji''s strength and not daring to be careless. He immediately took out an ancient black bell, a precious Immortal Artifact, and raised it for battle.

 Chapter 282 The Five Great Ancestors of the Demon Sect_2

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    This great bell is a lower-grade Immortal Artifact of the Heavenly Demon Sect, but it is no ordinary artifact; it''s a replica of the "Heavenly Demon Bell".


    The Heavenly Demon Bell, the Lifebound Magic Treasure of a Demon Ancestor from the Demon Realm, is an Immortal King Artifact.


    Like an Immortal King, an Immortal King Artifact is indestructible, a tool forged upon enlightenment, possessed of supreme and profound mysteries; even a replica possesses boundless power.


    The bell''s tones wafted melodically, demonic music rippled through the air, and the Heavenly Demon Bell shone dazzlingly, shooting up towards the Sky Firmament, trembling incessantly above the head of the Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect.


    Bong!


    Suddenly, the bell tolled with a violent quake, sending sound waves rippling out, as if the very presence of a Demon Ancestor oppressed everyone''s hearts, causing souls to shiver and bodies to involuntarily kneel.


    "Hmph!" Yang Ji snorted lightly, his spiritual pressure spreading out, instantly quelling the bell''s influence.


    The Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect''s pupils flashed with cold radiance, executing the Heavenly Demon''s Seven Steps¡ªa hundred yards in a single step¡ªand with the Heavenly Demon Bell above him, he charged forth. From afar, he resembled a Demon Ancestor enveloped in Demonic Qi, his unstoppable aura magnified by the bell in his hand.


    The ringing of the bell made the entire heavens shake!


    "A toll of the bell, and the heavens and earth tremble!" The entire being of the Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect was enshrouded by the Heavenly Demon Bell, his icy voice penetrating out as cold as the Nine Netherworld Hell, like an Ancient Demon God pronouncing the death sentence upon all beings!


    Man and bell merged as one, the Heavenly Demon Bell emanated a sweep of black halo, and with a gentle tremor, sound waves transformed into substantial ripples, striking out like massive waves, ruthlessly assaulting in all directions.


    The sound waves shattered the firmament, obliterating all forms of matter, aiming straight at Yang Ji, intending to annihilate him within those terrifying bell sound waves.


    Yang Ji stood firm in the void, unflinchingly, and coldly declared, "Resonance!"


    Resonance, the heartbeat of an Ancient God, emitted waves of sound, immensely powerful, filled with destructive energy.


    Hum!


    His vocal cords trembled, emitting an indescribable syllable, a semi-transparent sound wave surged forth massively, colliding fiercely with the bell''s chime.


    The voice of the Ancient God crushed the bell''s ring, slamming hard onto the Heavenly Demon Bell atop the elder''s head.


    Bong!


    The bell''s clangor was deafening, like thunder from the Nine Heavens, crashing down, the whole sky shook, the rolling chimes echoing everywhere.


    The voice of the Ancient God was so terrifying that it sent the Heavenly Demon Bell flying hundreds of yards away, visibly trembling non-stop.


    Onlookers from all around, witnessing such a strike, roared inwardly with excitement. Such massive sound waves, not only sending the demon bell flying but also causing it to shudder incessantly¡ªthis was an Immortal Artifact! Yang Ji''s methods were shocking to all, dazzling beyond measure. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What?" The Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect was shocked; the sound wave attack he had launched with the aid of the Immortal Artifact was actually neutralized by the young man''s sound wave divine skill, utterly inconceivable.


    Still, he reacted quickly, immediately recalling the Demon Bell, which hung anew above his head.


    The bell chimed melodically as the Heavenly Demon Bell slowly rotated, a tremendous spiritual pressure surged out, black radiance shooting towards the heavens. The elder erased the remnants of the Ancient God''s voice inside the bell with a single palm strike.


    Not far away, Yang Ji nodded inwardly, acknowledging the Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect''s somewhat extraordinary nature; though one move had failed him, his expression was unaltered, as if nothing had happened.


    "The bell enters my body; I am undying amidst all calamities!"


    The Heavenly Demon Bell above the elder whirled rapidly, soon enveloping him, the bell becoming transparent, and then the Heavenly Demon Bell actually merged with the Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect, slowly infusing into his body.


    The Heavenly Demon Bell vanished, leaving only a blazing black glow swirling around the elder.


    "Weapon Forging Demon Body? Capable of absorbing magical treasures to fortify oneself?" Yang Ji slightly furrowed his brow, instantly grasping the profound subtlety.


    "I am invincible!" declared the Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect as he merged with the Heavenly Demon Bell¡ªhis body suddenly erupted with an immensely dominating aura, the black radiance shrouding him, making him appear akin to a Demon God.


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    With a ruthless surge, he pierced the void, appearing directly before Yang Ji, sweeping his right leg with the momentum to cleave armies at Yang Ji''s waist, while his arms swung, slashing down towards Yang Ji''s throat.


    Every move he made was bolstered by the power of the Heavenly Demon Bell, and with each sweep of his hands, the bell''s ringing intensified. By incorporating the weapon into his body, he unleashed the full potential of the Immortal Artifact. The explosion of bell''s chime at such close quarters was nigh unguardable, powerful enough to shatter the Primordial Spirit of an ordinary Red Dust Immortal.


    However, Yang Ji was unmovable as a mountain. His Primordial Spirit was powerful and feared nothing.


    His body, trained as a Humanoid Weapon, possessed the Vajra Indestructibility, exceedingly robust with no weakness.


    Without a grunt, he moved as swiftly as a gust, his figure dreamlike and illusory, leaving behind an afterimage in the sky, evading the succession of strikes, his fist raised, instantly displaying the Primordial Annihilation, powerfully unleashing it.


    The corners of the Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect''s mouth held a cold smile. Despite one move being bested, his fighting spirit remained high. He did not dodge or evade, his palms cutting forward, staunchly resisting Yang Ji''s palm strike.


    Bong!


    When they clashed, it rang out with the clang of a heaven-shaking bell; around the Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect, black radiance flickered, and he seemed to embody the Demon Bell itself.


    His strength had increased several-fold after merging with the bell, showcasing extraordinary abilities.


    "As long as the bell is undamaged, I am undying. You may be physically mighty, but can you shatter an Immortal Artifact?" the Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect bellowed, aiming to send Yang Ji flying, his hair wildly thrashing, two fierce black beams shooting from his eyes towards Yang Ji''s own.


    "Are Immortal Artifacts hard to shatter?" Yang Ji''s own hair whipped about, his eyes flaring with cold lightning.


    With a long howl, he stood as mighty as a primordial Demon God, with the might to rupture heaven and earth, his arms overpowering the elder''s arms, charging towards the ground, his momentum unstoppable like a rainbow piercing the sun!


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    The divine skills and techniques he practiced were mostly incredibly forceful, and he wanted to suppress the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor with brute force, showing an invincible domineering presence.


    The Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor''s heart trembled, his momentum eventually weakened as he flew off at an angle, trying to dodge the sharpness and then restart his killing spree.


    However, Yang Ji''s pressure filled the sky, his momentum climbed to the peak, leaving no chance for his opponent, moving at lightning speed, yet omnipresent, pressing down on the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor, merging several techniques to relentlessly assault him, bombarding him without pause.


    The sky itself shook, sending shivers through everyone''s hearts!


    The Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor was forced to take over a dozen hits, with bell sounds reverberating through the heavens; his body shook continuously, and with the final bell toll, thick black light turned day into night, as the ancient Heavenly Demon Bell manifested itself.


    The Heavenly Demon Bell was actually forced out by Yang Ji, no longer able to unite with the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor.


    Yang Ji''s battle spirit soared high, his momentum was like a rainbow, various Immortal Techniques were continuously unleashed, and under the frenzied pounding, he actually broke through the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor''s Weapon Forging Demon Body.


    The sky shook, and the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor was bombarded by Yang Ji into the heavens, who, swift as the wind and as fast as lightning, followed closely step by step, giving the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor no chance to break free.


    Boom!


    Primordial Annihilation and Death Seal intertwined and struck out, and after dozens of punches, the Heavenly Demon Bell was sent flying.


    The Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor was seized by Yang Ji''s hand, and with a tear, blood rained down as the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor was torn apart.


    Yang Ji was too brutal, like a rampaging dragon, truly powerful beyond measure.


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    Most importantly, the one who tore him apart was of a lower realm than him, which gave everyone a great shock.


    Yang Ji took a step forward, holding the Heavenly Demon Bell in his hand, looking at the disheveled Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor who was gathering himself together again, his voice cold as ice ringing through the sky, "As long as the great bell is indestructible, I will take your great bell, and see how you remain undying?" sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Such a chilling statement made everyone''s blood run cold, Yang Ji was simply like an unbeatable Demon King.


    He held the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor''s Heavenly Demon Bell, stepped out steadily, neither too fast nor too slow, each step exerting immense repression, each step trampling on the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor''s pride, intending to obliterate his arrogance and infuse his own domineering spirit.


    The powerful aura confined the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor, six steps were taken, and the seventh was about to crush the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor''s head.


    At this moment, the breath of death swept over the sky, enveloping the whole atmosphere, Yang Ji responded swiftly, suddenly turning and sidestepping, a lightning-arc shimmering arrow was crushed to dust under his forceful step.


    As his gaze lifted slightly, he saw the Nine Nether Sect Ancestor holding an Immortal Artifact, the Shocking Thunder Bow, with a cold face, clearly the one who made the move.


    He didn''t give Yang Ji a chance to breathe, pulling the bow again, the thunder arrow like a rainbow, piercing through space, splitting open a spatial channel, the intense pressure was suffocating.


    The thunder light tore through the sky, shattering the surrounding space, indicating the terrifying power contained in the arrow.


    Without pause, the Nine Nether Sect Ancestor put his left foot forward in a bow stance, standing in the void like a mountain, he drew the bow again, pulled it as taut as a full moon, emitting an incredibly fearsome aura, and a second shadowed arrow was placed on the bowstring.


    In this moment, the Nine Nether Sect Ancestor merged all his thunder light with the Shocking Thunder Bow, the ancient bow as if alive, bursting out tens of thousands of thunder radiance, making the entire sky bright and luminous.


    The sound of thunder serpents echoed, the second thunder arrow tore through the sky, the whole world was shrouded in a tremendous oppressive force, making people feel as if a mountain rested on their hearts, unable to take a breath.


    Two dynamic thunder arrows crossed the void, one after the other, seeking to kill Yang Ji.


    Yang Ji snorted coldly, decisively taking action, the Time Tower in his palm vibrated, and to the amazement of all onlookers, he forcibly shattered the thunder arrows with his bare hand.


    The Nine Nether Sect Ancestor''s spirit shook violently, unbelieving as he stared at Yang Ji, incredulous that his body could be so strong.


    How could he know, in the hand of Yang Ji, there was also an Immortal Artifact, and it was the Time-Space Elder''s Lifebound Magic Treasure, the Time Tower.


    The Nine Nether Sect Ancestor felt immense pressure, continuously shooting arrows, but all were intercepted by Yang Ji with bare hands or shattered, as he steadily advanced forward.


    Yang Ji was like a War God, undefeated in battle, with immense strength, his oppressive power too strong.


    The Nine Nether Sect Ancestor actually felt the approach of death, his face gloomy, and the next moment, his body flickering with electric arcs transformed into an arrow, coalescing his being into it; he made himself into an arrow, drawn on the Shocking Thunder Bow and shot forth.


    With thunder roaring, he turned into a massive and ferocious thunder serpent, desiring to swallow Yang Ji whole.


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 Chapter 283 Behind Him, 105 Red Dust Immortals

    Yang Ji saw the Netherworld Sect Ancestor transform into an arrow, mounted on the Shocking Thunder Bow, and morph into a Thunder Python striking at him, coldly shouting, "Useless, even if you were a true Nine Heavens Thunder Python, it would be useless!"


    Yang Ji''s words were icy cold, his long hair whirling about him, his body incredibly mighty, just one step away from a Semi-Immortal Instrument. He used his finger as a sword and slashed outward.


    "Wuji Sword Technique!"


    A beam of sword light transformed into a dazzling ribbon, hissing through the air, slicing through the void, and ferociously cutting the Thunder Python that the Netherworld Sect Ancestor had become.


    Hiss!


    The sound like cutting paper rang out, the Thunder Python that the Netherworld Sect Ancestor had become was directly split in half, blood splattered everywhere, his vitality greatly damaged.


    When he reassembled himself, he found that the Immortal Artifact, the Shocking Thunder Bow, had already been snatched away.


    Just when Yang Ji secured the long bow, he suddenly felt a powerful aura emanating from behind him, a breath penetrating his heart and soul, one of supreme dominance.


    Yang Ji swiftly turned around, thrusting his palm out fiercely, and blocking a punch coming from the Elder of the Demon God Sect from behind him.


    The Elder of the Demon God Sect''s body was surrounded by a layer of black halo, his fighting spirit soaring to the sky, with a powerful Demon God seated within each of his eyes, representing the condensation of his will and Demon Soul.


    All the boundless will and powerful combat spirit of the Elder of the Demon God Sect came from the Demon Souls in his eyes, adhering to the will of the Demon Ancestor. At that moment, the two Demon Souls within the eyes of the Elder of the Demon God Sect suddenly opened, as if the Demon Ancestor descended, a powerful murderous intent materialized and exploded out, shaking Yang Ji back ten steps.


    Thud thud thud thud thud!


    Yang Ji stabilized himself in the void with one step, halting his retreat, and shouted coldly, "Your killing intent is brilliant and can blast away the Dao Heart of the Primordial Spirit, yet my Dao heart is eternal, my Primordial Spirit mighty, what will you use to fight against me?"


    "Since your killing intent is boundless, then I shall erase your Demon Souls!" Yang Ji''s body shook, immediately deploying Yin Yang Separation at Dawn. Strands of yin and yang intertwined into a beam of ghostly light, piercing through layers of Demonic Qi, and striking into the Elder of the Demon God Sect''s eyes.


    In the next moment, the Elder of the Demon God Sect''s eyes began bleeding, crying out in agony.


    "Defeated, three Great Demon Sect Elders lost in a row!" All around, disciples of the Wuji Dao Sect on Immortal Mountains exclaimed in shock at this scene.


    Yang Ji had successively defeated the Elders of the Heavenly Demon Sect, Netherworld Sect, and Demon God Sect!


    Now standing in the void, he truly exhibited an invincible stance.


    "Brother Yang is simply too invincible, having forced the three Great Demon Sect Elders into such a plight. If Brother Yang becomes a Red Dust Immortal, I fear no one in the world will be his match," exclaimed a disciple of the Wuji Dao Sect.


    The Elders of the Five Great Demon Sects had ashen faces, feeling extremely heavy-hearted. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In particular, the Elders of the Heavenly Demon Sect and Netherworld Sect were bleeding inside, for the Immortal Artifacts "Heavenly Demon Bell" and "Shocking Thunder Bow" had both been seized.


    "This young man is extraordinary!" the Elder of the Black Demon Sect transmitted in a grave tone. Your journey continues at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Fighting alone, it is difficult to defeat him; we must join forces!" With the Heavenly Demon Bell stolen, the Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect''s expression was sullen. At this moment, he set aside his pride, ready to collaborate with the other four Great Demon Sect Elders to launch a joint attack.


    "Good! Kill!" the Netherworld Sect Ancestor shouted fiercely, his robe billowing, as purple lightning covered his body instantly.


    Boom!


    With a roar from the Elder of the Netherworld Sect, a Dharma Aspect of the Demon Ancestor appeared behind him.


    The other Elders also exhibited their Divine Skills, attacking in earnest.


    Five Red Dust Immortals besieging him, and they were the most powerful Elders of a sect, was just like a disaster.


    At this time, Yang Ji fully activated the Great Dao Principles, bringing the Dao of Space to its pinnacle. He seemed to be in the void but was actually concealed in another dimensional space-time, which was exactly the technique that allowed him to dodge the numerous terrifying attacks.


    It was also because of such tactics that he was able to stand undefeated in battle against everyone, one of his methods.


    Otherwise, with five Red Dust Immortals besieging him, if he did not reveal his powerful foundation, he would have struggled to hold on.


    Boom!


    The great battle erupted instantaneously. Yang Ji did not retreat in the slightest and fought against everyone.


    The Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect was the first to get injured. Yang Ji seemed not to use his powerful foundation, but every punch he threw utilized the power of Primordial Annihilation and the Time Tower. These two pinnacle techniques directly blasted the Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect five times, causing him to lose much of his vitality.


    Under the indiscriminate bombardment of iron fists, the other Elders¡ªBlack Demon Sect, Demon God Sect, Netherworld Sect, and the Elder of the Netherworld Sect¡ªall suffered injuries, and none of their injuries were light.


    Although Yang Ji was in another space-time, the methods of the Red Dust Immortals were too extraordinary, often a single blow could shatter endless space-times. Fighting against the five of them was not easy for him.


    However, he possessed a terrifying ability to recover, instantly healing from injuries the moment he sustained them. Fighting alone against five, he faintly dominated and pummeled them.


    "Who is that senior? His power is too terrifying, fighting alone against five great Red Dust Immortals and not falling behind at all¡ªhe is truly an invincible existence," a disciple from the Wuji Dao Sect who did not recognize Yang Ji was completely astounded.


    Such a powerful figure, with the strength of a Seven Tribulations Immortal fighting five Red Dust Immortals, was too horrifying. They had never seen nor heard of such a thing.


    On the other side, the Tribulation Immortal Elders were also stunned.


    He was too strong, far too strong.


    Alone, he dominated and thrashed five opponents; it was incredibly fierce.


    "Who will fall in this battle, I wonder? Heh, if even the five Red Dust Immortals combined cannot suppress our sect''s member, then those five Demon Sect Elders would truly face a disgrace, and from then on, our Wuji Dao Sect will become renowned," an Elder excitedly speculated.


    "Heh heh, it takes the combined strength of five to match our Elder''s evenly. If they fought one-on-one, our Elder would undoubtedly tear them apart single-handedly, they are no match for our Elder," a disciple excitedly claimed.

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    Within the Wuji Dao Sect, there was a flurry of discussion, and their words fell clearly into the ears of the five Demon Sect ancestors.


    They had extraordinary hearing; even the sound of a mosquito could be heard distinctly, let alone the loud conversations people were having with no attempt to hide them?


    The five great ancestors of the Demon Sect were furious and heavy-hearted. What they said was right; if it came to a solo fight, the young man before them would undoubtedly tear them apart.


    The truth was the truth, unpleasant as it was, they had no choice but to accept it.


    "Everyone, what are we waiting for? Don''t hold back any longer. Fight with all your strength!" the Netherworld Sect Ancestor roared.


    The Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor and the others exchanged glances, all nodding gravely.


    The man before them was too much of a threat, there was no room for carelessness.


    "Take action!" the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor shouted.


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    In a flip of his hand, he actually produced a two-colored banner. It was another Immortal Artifact, and the foundation of the Heavenly Demon Sect was undeniably strong. As the banner waved, an immensely strong force of Yin Yang surged forth.


    The force of Yin and Yang enveloped him, converging in a display of power that was earth-shattering. The breath that emanated shook the Nine Heavens, infinite in power and astounding to witness.


    "Yin Yang Banner, another powerful replica of an Immortal King Artifact." People could not help but exclaim in surprise.


    The Nine Nether Sect Ancestor snorted coldly as a sea of blood roared behind him, rising to the skies in a tidal wave.


    The next moment, an enormous skull appeared above the sea of blood. It gave Yang Ji a chilling glance with its hollow eyes from across the void.


    "King''s Skull, another Immortal Artifact. The Nine Nether Sect''s foundation truly is powerful; another artifact has emerged just after one was taken!" The sight of those hollow eyes seemed to stop people''s breath.


    The Black Demon Sect Ancestor let out a cold laugh, a long spear appearing in his hand. With a fierce shake, the spear erupted in dazzling demonic light, swelling in size like a pillar meant to pierce through heaven and earth.


    With a mere tremble of the spear, it seemed as though the Ninth Heavens themselves were punctured, its power unmatched.


    "Black Demon Spear, the Immortal Artifact of the Black Demon Sect." People recognized it as a Magical Treasure of the Black Demon Sect.


    "Demonic Stone, come!" the Demon God Sect Ancestor commanded in a low voice. With a flip of his hand, a black stone gleaming with dark light appeared. Legend had it that this stone was born beside the Demon Ancestor and contained infinite power.


    The Netherworld Sect Ancestor''s gaze was icy as he too took out an Immortal Artifact, the Nether King Sword!


    "Blood-Swallowing the World!" the Nine Nether Sect Ancestor roared. The giant skull behind him opened its massive mouth, encompassing the sky and land as it aimed to devour Yang Ji.


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    Yang Ji, encircled by the five grand masters, felt his mind violently tremble, a potent sense of danger looming over his entire being.


    Without a moment''s hesitation, Yang Ji stopped hiding and flipped out the Time Tower, bellowing, "You have Immortal Artifacts, and so do I!" S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Now, the most powerful attacks of the five supreme fighters were coming violently from all directions, enveloping the space entirely and eliminating any chance for Yang Ji to escape.


    Yang Ji snorted coldly as the Time Tower hovered above his head, vibrating endlessly, causing the void to distort and dimensions to collapse, imprisoning time and halting all attacks.


    "What? What kind of treasure is this? It''s so powerful." Everyone was shocked.


    The treasure of the Time-Space Elder was naturally strong!


    A brilliant smile appeared on Yang Ji''s face, and at that same moment, he moved.


    With one step, his figure flickered, and he was already up close to the Nine Nether Sect Ancestor.


    "He''s not afraid of the giant skull''s gaping mouth?" Seeing this, people were startled.


    The King''s Skull behind the Nine Nether Sect Ancestor had a mouth that was large enough to cover the sky, overshadowing an entire region.


    Just now, Yang Ji had charged directly into the mouth of the skull, approaching the Nine Nether Sect Ancestor with no sign of fear.


    The Nine Nether Sect Ancestor, terrified, retreated rapidly, his fingers trembling as he stammered, "You...you...you..."


    Yang Ji gave him a cold smile, and the Time Tower above his head vibrated. Mysterious Dao patterns spread in all directions, with the giant skull being the first to collapse, its vast mouth instantly filled with cracks.


    With another shudder, the skull emitted a piercing scream, shattering instantly, returning to its original form of a palm-sized skull, landing in the hands of the Nine Nether Sect Ancestor.


    Its Artifact Spirit was directly dispersed by the Time Tower, severely damaging its essence.


    "What is this Magical Treasure? It''s also an Immortal Artifact, but why is your tower so terrifying?" The Nine Nether Sect Ancestor was astonished. This ancient tower not only imprisoned their attacks but had also destroyed his Magical Treasure with two shakes, leaving him shocked.


    How could it be so powerful if they were Magical Treasures of the same rank?


    Yang Ji sneered inwardly but did not reply, instead fixing the ancestor with a steely gaze.


    Bai Ziqi inside the tower laughed heartily, full of pride as the Time Tower shook once more.


    Whirr!


    The might of Time rose like mountains stretching the Sky Firmament, roaring like a celestial river. A single surge washed over everything.


    The Nine Nether Sect Ancestor was completely immobilized as the force of Time became a "Time Knife," instantly causing blood to flow from his orifices, his complexion turned pale, his energy noticeably wilting.


    "You...what the hell is this Magical Treasure? It can even imprison my mind?" The Nine Nether Sect Ancestor looked horrified, staring at Yang Ji with disbelief and fear in his eyes.


    Just now, he had found himself incapable of resisting and was immediately immobilized and severely injured.


    "Kill!"


    Yang Ji ignored him and roared, lashing out mightily as if a hawk swooping down on its prey, pouncing on the Nine Nether Sect Ancestor with killing intent.

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    The old ancestor of the Nine Nether Sect was terrified and wanted to escape. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But Yang Ji once again shook the tower, dealing him another fierce attack.


    The Nine Nether Sect old ancestor screamed in agony as blood gushed from all his orifices.


    Under such a powerful imprisonment and suppression, the old ancestor of the Nine Nether Sect was nearly crushed and heavily injured.


    "Not good, stop him quickly," said the other old ancestors of the Demon Sects, who were both shocked and furious upon seeing Yang Ji severely injure the Nine Nether Sect old ancestor in a blink of an eye, and they all rushed over to rescue.


    "Hmph!" Yang Ji snorted coldly and executed the Clone Technique. In an instant, three identical figures emerged from his body and faced off against several Demon Sect old ancestors.


    Although the clones were outmatched, they managed to hold them off for a while.


    Yang Ji turned around, his cold gaze focusing on the Nine Nether Sect old ancestor, who by now was terrified to his very soul, knowing that the young man before him could completely suppress and kill him with the ancient tower above his head.


    "Damn, he actually possesses such a powerful artifact; we can''t let him suppress the Nine Nether," the old ancestor of the Heavenly Demon Sect growled lowly, but he was firmly blocked by a clone, unable to break free.


    Yang Ji didn''t look at them, using both imprisonment and iron fists to attack relentlessly.


    Under the assault, relentless as a tempest, the Nine Nether Sect old ancestor kept being beaten into a mist of blood, his body and Primordial Spirit continuously took heavy damage, his life''s origin slowly draining away.


    In such a state, the Nine Nether Sect old ancestor simply couldn''t continue to fight. If this continued, he would sustain great damage to his vital energy, a loss far outweighing any gain.


    He cursed Yang Ji in his heart, annoyed that he was solely targeted for the kill.


    At this moment, he just wanted to slip away and let the other Demon Sect old ancestors share some of the firepower.


    But how could Yang Ji allow that to happen?


    The Time Tower vibrated continuously, and iron fists imbued with the power of Primordial Annihilation and the Death Seal kept bombarding.


    The Nine Nether Sect old ancestor kept screaming, even the undying substance within him was damaged, and his body could barely recover. If this continued, his situation was dire.


    Just then, Liu Xiaosheng made his move, pulling the blood mist of the Nine Nether Sect old ancestor over to him, finally giving him a chance to catch his breath.


    Upon seeing Liu Xiaosheng step in, Yang Ji frowned slightly, but did not attack him; instead, he turned toward the other Demon Sect old ancestors.


    His glance swept over the old ancestors of the Heavenly Demon Sect, Black Demon Sect, Demon God Sect, and the Netherworld Sect, one by one.


    Any old ancestor who met Yang Ji''s gaze felt a slight tremor in their hearts and immediately avoided it.


    "Who shall I kill next? Let''s go with you," Yang Ji said with a slight smile, locking onto the Black Demon Sect old ancestor and charging at him.


    The Black Demon Sect old ancestor was his second target for suppression.


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    Locked by Yang Ji, the old ancestor of the Black Demon Sect felt an immediate sense of danger within him.


    But he sneered, wielding his Black Demon Spear and charging forward.


    Yang Ji took consecutive steps, fearlessly and powerfully pouncing toward the Black Demon Sect old ancestor.


    Simultaneously, the Time Tower trembled, readying the Time Imprisonment.


    A pair of iron fists also rained down furiously.


    The Black Demon Sect old ancestor''s face changed dramatically; with Yang Ji''s dual attack, how could he defend himself?


    Wanting to turn the tide, taking the offensive to break the situation, he launched his attack.


    He burst through the air, aggressively charging at Yang Ji, aiming to slay him outright.


    As long as Yang Ji was cut down, all attacks would naturally dissipate like smoke.


    Cling!


    The Time Tower shook, and the old ancestor of the Black Demon Sect found his Black Demon Spear fixed in the void.


    With another shake, the spear flew out of his hands, and the hand that gripped the Black Demon Spear was shattered, blood flying everywhere.


    This shock to the Black Demon Sect old ancestor was no small affair, and he quickly retreated, staring at the ancient tower in Yang Ji''s hand, finally realizing that this artifact was extremely powerful, not something mundane at all.


    Red Dust Immortal can imprison just by saying so, how can this be possible?


    "That must be the Time-Space Elder''s artifact, comparable to the Innate Supreme Treasure, the Time Tower, famous alongside the Time-Space Tower! You all come back, True Immortal Transforming Armor, and let''s obliterate him in one fell swoop!" Liu Xiaosheng''s gaze turned icy, evidently recognizing the artifact. He suddenly raised his voice and commanded.


    "Understood, following the master''s command!" The four Demon Sect old ancestors entangled with Yang Ji instantly flew back, transforming into Immortal Armor and covering Liu Xiaosheng.


    Boom!


    In an instant, an utterly terrifying aura that rivaled that of a Profound Immortal burst forth from Liu Xiaosheng''s body.


    The powerful presence that radiated from his body was like World Extinguishing thunderbolts, spreading everywhere, tearing spacetime apart, creating thousands of black holes. The pulling force of these myriad black holes, like tendrils of a Demon God, caused Yang Ji''s Immortal Dao Principles to warp and twist.


    Just the released aura alone was horrifying to this extent, truly awe-inspiring.


    It was dozens of times more formidable than the True Immortal Transforming Armor of Shen Tuba.


    After all, covering Liu Xiaosheng were five Demon Sect old ancestors, each one a True Immortal Peak powerhouse, none inferior to Shen Tuba.


    And Liu Xiaosheng himself was a genius among geniuses, the Five Tribulations Dao Child, stunning all in the Lower Realm with his brilliance.


    With him at the core, the True Immortal Transforming Armor unveiled the terrifying power of this secret technique fully.


    Without a doubt, Liu Xiaosheng at this moment was able to stand his ground against a Profound Immortal.


    Yang Ji, seeing this, his expression changed, but he showed no fear and instead let out a cold laugh: "Trying to outdo me with numbers? Come out, all of you, and have a chat with him!"


    Swish swish swish!


    Suddenly, streaks of light flickered and one hundred and five Red Dust Immortals lined up behind Yang Ji, their fearsome aura billowing forth, intimidating the entire scene and freezing the air solid.


    "What is this?" Liu Xiaosheng''s pupils contracted sharply, his eyelids twitching.


    "This... Damn it!" Seeing this scene, the five great Demon Sect old ancestors trembled to their cores; the Immortal Armor they formed shook incessantly, their Dao Techniques scared stiff.

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    One hundred and five Red Dust Immortals!


    At this moment, standing behind Yang Ji, their invisible aura merged into one, suffocatingly oppressive.


    The aura Liu Xiaosheng released was utterly compressed around him, unable to break free.


    His face was extremely unsightly at this moment, frozen in place, at a loss whether to move or stay still, twitching at the corners. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The five great elders of the Demon Sect felt a tremble in their hearts, and their previously bold spirits were now doused by half, leaving them afraid to speak.


    "So many Red Dust Immortals, where did they come from?" Disciples and elders of the Wuji Dao Sect were incredibly astonished, shockingly witnessing this scene.


    It was impressive for ordinary folks to see one or two Red Dust Immortals, let alone seeing over a hundred at once.


    This sight delivered a tremendous visual impact and mental shock to them.


    "Thinking of bullying with numbers? Let''s all go at once, let''s have some fun with them!" Yang Ji mocked.


    The Red Dust Immortals from the seven great powers had already been holding back their anger, and now they burst forth, treating the likes of Liu Xiaosheng as their venting tools.


    Liu Xiaosheng saw the crowd''s attack and his complexion drastically changed, suddenly feeling the urge to retreat.


    But how could the crowd let him escape.


    All kinds of Immortal Techniques were released, enveloping the sky, blocking all escape routes.


    A one-sided slaughter unfolded thoroughly.


    In the sky, booming sounds echoed, with Immortal Light flashing; ordinary people couldn''t see their figures clearly, only a dazzling brilliance.


    Only powerful experts like Yang Ji could clearly see Liu Xiaosheng being battered from one side to another.


    It was the Red Dust Immortals from the seven great powers who had also utilized the True Immortal Transforming Armor technique, merged into seven formidable beings, joining hands to beat Liu Xiaosheng beyond recognition, a bloody, pitiful sight.


    Bang!


    Bang!


    Bang!


    This one-sided slaughter lasted for a stick of incense, Liu Xiaosheng was truly beaten miserably, he roared: "Sect Master! Please make a move, let''s face the enemy together!"


    "Yang Ji, stop it, Liu Xiaosheng still has his uses." The voice arrived before the person, hearing Wuji Zi''s transmission, Yang Ji also gestured, "Come back, all of you!"


    The Red Dust Immortals of the seven great powers were also feeling satisfied, all looking much more relaxed upon returning, by then Wuji Zi had also torn through space, appearing beside Liu Xiaosheng.


    Liu Xiaosheng was now brimming with malice, extremely sinister, completely losing his usual composure and calm.


    And why not, being surrounded and brutally beaten like a ball, tossed around, trampled upon, and humiliated, no matter how well-tempered or deeply calculating one might be, they would still feel indignant at heart.


    "Sect Master, this Yang Ji has offended powerful figures from the Minor Immortal Realm, and will bring catastrophe upon our sect. I suggest expelling him from the Sect to clear our name. Now, he has even brought over a hundred Red Dust Immortals to our doorstep, showing no regard for the Sect''s dignity¡ªhe must be executed!" Liu Xiaosheng stated grimly, a murderous aura surging, his eyes bloodshot.


    "Open your dog eyes wide and look, who are the people behind me?" Yang Ji sneered, "They are the so-called powerful figures from the Minor Immortal Realm you mention, the disciples of the Seven Great Golden Immortals."


    "I have reconciled with powerful figures from the Minor Immortal Realm, we have no more disputes. Today, I invited them to dissolve our enmity over a drink."


    "What? They are Red Dust Immortals from the Minor Immortal Realm?" The ancestors of the Five Great Demon Sects were enormously shocked, but after pondering it, it made sense, only the seven great powers from the Minor Immortal Realm could produce so many Red Dust Immortals at once.


    "Since Yang Ji has reconciled with the powers of the Minor Immortal Realm, he naturally won''t bring disaster upon our Sect. Let''s put this matter to rest. The Five Great Demon Sects now recognize Vice Sect Leader Liu Xiaosheng as their own, Yang Ji, please return all the Immortal Artifacts to them. Everyone, there''s nothing left to see, let''s disperse," Wuji Zi looked towards the people behind Yang Ji, "Our guests have come from afar, please come inside quickly!"


    The group of Red Dust Immortals looked towards Yang Ji, and upon seeing his nod of approval, they agreed with a bow.


    "Yang Ji, they seem to feel something towards you..." Wuji Zi, with extremely keen eyesight, noticed their subtle expressions; it was unclear if it was respect, or fear, or could it be... hate?


    "They are men I have subjugated, and will stand with us, the Wuji Dao Sect, to jointly resist the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons. However, Sect Master, let''s keep this under wraps; these are clandestine strengths not to be made known to Liu Xiaosheng, that Heavenly Demon, so when the time comes, we can deliver a heavy blow to the Heavenly Demons," Yang Ji said with a sinister smile.


    "You''ve subjugated them?" Even Wuji Zi, who was worldly-wise, was taken aback. How could the Red Dust Immortals under the seven Golden Immortals'' powers become Yang Ji''s people so suddenly?


    But he didn''t inquire further, for Yang Ji was endowed with great fortune and destiny; such a person doing something unexpected wasn''t too surprising for him.


    Nevertheless, his heart was still filled with shock and joy; over a hundred Red Dust Immortals weren''t just a minor force, but a power formidable enough to overturn a super sect.


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    With their involvement, countering the Heavenly Demons held even more assurance.


    "Sect Master, it seems many of the elders in our Sect have become Liu Xiaosheng''s men. If this continues, I fear the entire elders'' council will be corrupted. Should we use this opportunity where Liu Xiaosheng challenges me to suppress him, making this an inner sect struggle?" Yang Ji spoke gravely through a transmission.


    "Those who have taken the wrong path must pay the price for their decisions! We''ll clean house eventually, even if we are left with only one elder, our Wuji Dao Sect can start anew!" Wuji Zi declared with cold indifference.


    He displayed the submission and domination of a Sect Master.


    "Good!" Yang Ji nodded, then transmitted, "I have already told the Red Dust Immortals from the seven great powers, they will secretly reside in the Wuji Dao Sect from now on, until the arrival of the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons."

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    "Fine! I''ll arrange everything!" Wuji Zi nodded. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Seeing Wuji Zi and Yang Ji leave with the Red Dust Immortals from the seven major forces, Liu Xiaosheng''s face turned gloomy, and his eyes flickered, indicating he was deep in thought.


    The news of today''s great battle spread quickly.


    People were shocked by Yang Ji''s strength, but they were also stunned that he had such a significant connection to the seven strongest forces of the Minor Immortal Realm.


    Having one hundred and five Red Dust Immortals come to his doorstep was no small feat, it demonstrated immense capability and prestige.


    Suddenly, messages from Hidden World Families began to flow in, expressing goodwill and hinting at the potential for an alliance with Wuji Dao Sect.


    Yang Ji himself didn''t anticipate that this battle would secretly affect so many people and powers, with the Wuji Dao Sect profiting in the shadows.


    However, the matters of forming alliances were left to Sect Master Wuji Zi to handle.


    At this moment, Yang Ji had already left the Wuji Dao Sect and the Taichu World, venturing into the starry space beyond.


    He cast the Destiny Twin Tracks Technique to shield his trail of destiny, making it impossible for anyone to calculate his exact location.


    This time, he accidentally obtained two "Curse of Hastened Death" Talismans, which greatly increased his confidence; he was ready to transcend the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation once more and become an Eight Tribulations Immortal.


    Currently, he possessed a fragment of the Origin Supreme Treasure "Wheel of Destiny," as well as the Immortal Peach Tree, Time Tower, Destiny Slaying Art, and Curse of Hastened Death Talismans.


    All of these were the foundation for his transcending the Destiny Thunder Tribulation.


    Yang Ji took a deep breath, gazed at the sky firmament, and after a few moments of silence, resolutely invoked the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    Boom!


    Heavenly Tribulation thundered down.


    The first twenty-six strikes of the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation were extremely powerful, each one strong enough to shatter him to pieces.


    Yet, with the Immortal Peach Tree and the Ancient God Heart at his disposal, his vitality was boundless.


    His broken body instantaneously recovered.


    Despite the strength of the twenty-six strikes, he stood on invincible ground and withstood them all. Moreover, he used the power of the tribulation to temper his body, which was comparable to a Supreme Dao Instrument, and took it a step further, reaching the level of a Demi Immortal Instrument in one fell swoop.


    This tribulation proved to be extremely fruitful, and Yang Ji was quite pleased.


    But his excitement lasted only two breaths before he reined in his mind and looked up at the sky firmament once more, knowing that the most formidable Destiny Thunder Tribulation was about to arrive.


    The Great Dao Thunder Tribulation grew stronger with each occurrence, with the eighth being the most powerful.


    Above his head, the currents of destiny surged, and the Destiny Treasure created by the tribulation took form instantly.


    Yang Ji looked up and realized it was actually a Talisman, a "Death Sentence"!


    "A single talisman brings death, with boundless power!"


    "It''s the Death Sentence!" Yang Ji''s spirit was immediately roused to its peak as he fully confronted it.


    Boom!


    The Death Sentence, like a blade of destiny, stuck down.


    By that moment, Yang Ji had already taken shelter within the Time Tower, causing the talisman to lose its target.


    One breath, two breaths, three breaths¡ªIt only took fifteen breaths.


    The Death Sentence manifested inside the Time Tower and descended above Yang Ji''s head. The power of destiny went wild and even his Primordial Spirit, which had merged with the Immortal Peach Tree, was severely shaken.


    Time, space, cause and effect, reincarnation... all Three Thousand Grand Daos seemed to be thrown into chaos at once. Yang Ji''s fate appeared to be disintegrating and was being reshaped, redefined.


    Of course, this wasn''t the full display of the Death Sentence''s power; it was just the terrifying force Yang Ji could feel emanating from it.


    Each Destiny Treasure was profound and extraordinary; certainly not limited to just erasing lifespan. The Path of Destiny encompassed Three Thousand Dao Principles and could turn the heavens and earth upside down, reshape the past and future.


    But the current tribulation only exhibited the erasure of lifespan.


    Because Yang Ji was still too weak, he had not delved deeply into the Path of Destiny, and correspondingly, the tribulation left a sliver of a chance for life.


    "Fifteen breaths¡ªI''ve already achieved the status of an Immortal Instrument. Unexpectedly, I could only shield myself for fifteen breaths," Bai Ziqi muttered in shock.


    "Fifteen breaths will suffice!" With a lift of his eyes, Yang Ji instantly brought out a palm-size fragment, and as soon as the Laws of Destiny were activated, the fragment transformed into a massive "Gear of Fate" that stood before him.


    Gears of Fate were densely covered with runes, and under the impetus of the Laws of Destiny, they emitted bursts of mysterious fluctuations. An invisible Power of Destiny blocked the eradicating force of the "Death Sentence."


    With a flash of light from the Death Sentence, instantly, myriad rays of light turned into countless fine Talismans, falling like a rain of light upon Yang Ji.


    This move seemed as if all destinies, all lifespans, all traces of life¡ªeverything including cause and effect, lingering shadows of time, and so on¡ªwere all about to crumble away into dust.


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    It was too terrifying.


    At this moment, even Lang Canghai and a group of Red Dust Immortals were scared into silence. What is called a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation? This is what a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation is.


    Yang Ji let out a long howl, sacrificing a Curse of Hastened Death that he held above his head, blocking the falling "rain of Talismans."


    The Immortal Peach Tree within his body also shone, emitting a mysterious power that blocked part of the "rain of Talismans''" onslaught.


    With both hands forming seals, he also continuously executed the Destiny Slaying Art to counter the "rain of Talismans''" assault.


    After all these methods, he barely managed to block the power of the "rain of Talismans."


    Everything passed with more shock than danger.


    Sixty breaths passed.


    The Destiny Thunder Tribulation dissipated, and a strong essence of the Dao of Destiny descended into Yang Ji''s body, refining a Destiny Immortal Dao Principle for him.


    Boom!


    The very moment the Destiny Immortal Dao Principle took shape, a powerful aura surged out from his body.


    It was the terrifying pressure belonging to an Eight Tribulations Immortal.


    "Eight Tribulations Immortal, I''ve finally advanced another step!" A hint of a smile appeared on Yang Ji''s face, but he knew that his current foundation was not enough to help him survive his ninth Great Dao Thunder Tribulation. He would need to obtain other opportunities to do so.


    However, having survived the tribulation, he gained another thousand years.


    Time was now much more abundant.


    Yang Ji sensed his own strength, and with a flash of the Wings of Time-Space behind him, he flew toward the Taichu World.


    ...


    In the starry sky, three streaks of light were in pursuit.


    Mu Yunyan, a Nine Tribulations Immortal, was now greatly disturbed in her heart. She knew that her end seemed inevitable today and even harbored thoughts of self-destruction.


    "Heh heh, don''t even think about taking your own life. With one Great Restoration Pill, even if you explode into a mist of blood, you will be immediately revived. We haven''t thoroughly taken advantage of you, kneaded you, you can''t die even if you want to."


    "Even if you turn into a ghost, we can still merge with your soul, and even if you become a corpse, we''ll still take you while you''re warm. In any case, there''s no escape for you, so just accept your fate."


    "Heh heh, keep running. The more afraid and angry you are, the more excited we become, haha."


    "Seeing you struggle in vain really gets our hearts racing. We love to see your proud and resentful look; it''s quite charming. Soon we''ll pin down your hands, and I wonder which way your head will turn?"


    "Heh heh, no matter which way you turn, we''ll kiss you. If you turn to the right, I''ll kiss your left cheek. If you turn to the left, I''ll kiss your right cheek."


    "Junior brother, you kiss her face, then I''ll have no choice but to kiss her toes."


    "Whoa, senior brother, you''re into that kind of thing?"


    "Can''t help it, senior brother has to suffer a bit."


    "You two beasts, animals! Even in death, I, Mu Yunyan, won''t let you succeed." Mu Yunyan turned around to see the two sordid-looking men and was so furious that her delicate body trembled.


    "Hey, why aren''t you running anymore? How can you sweat sweetly if you don''t run? The sweet sweat of a woman, it''s the best to lick, especially someone as absolutely stunning as you, Immortal Fairy. I can hardly wait to lick every inch of your body." The two sordid men stopped in the starry space, their lecherous gazes brazenly roving over Mu Yunyan, their speech unabashed.


    "You... you two degenerates! How unjust the heavens are, to allow scum like you to become Red Dust Immortals. The heavens are blind, the heavens are blind!" In a fit of rage, a trace of fresh blood spilled from the corner of Mu Yunyan''s mouth, and her body trembled.


    "Heh, you just don''t understand. Our master once predicted that the two of us brothers have invincible fortunes, possibly even becoming Immortal Kings in the future. And you, being favored by two future Immortal Kings, how glorious is that? Take off your clothes obediently for our appreciation, otherwise, heh, we''re just going to take you by force."


    The two men rubbed their hands and grinned lewdly, every aspect of their appearance¡ªnoses, eyes, beards, clothes, and gestures¡ªoozed sleaziness to the core.


    Yang Ji, who was passing by, happened to hear their conversation and his expression changed slightly, looking down.


    He immediately raised an eyebrow.


    "Huayuan Sect Elders?"


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 Chapter 285 Two Pieces of Destiny Treasure Fragments, Chemical Destiny and Yuan Hua

    "Huayuan Sect? Ah, it''s those two sleazy characters who are the most audacious among the forces trying to loot amidst chaos!" Buddha Child''s eyes shone with recognition as he instantly identified the Huayuan Sect Elders.


    "These two old clappers claim they want to snatch up all the beautiful women from Taichu World. This Immortal Fairy, I suspect, was forced out of Taichu World by them."


    "Nine times out of ten that''s the case," guessed Yang Ji.


    "I won''t let you beasts succeed. Even if I have to self-destruct my body, shatter my Primordial Spirit, erase my memories, and exit the cycle of reincarnation, I would rather not bear such humiliation," Mu Yunyan resolved, her teeth clenched as she prepared to self-destruct.


    Just then, a massive presence descended, enveloping all under the sky, and soon a young man appeared from the Sky Firmament, his gaze piercing, causing both Mu Yunyan and the Huayuan Sect Elders'' hearts to tremble.


    "I''ll protect this woman," Yang Ji said indifferently, looking toward the Huayuan Sect Elders.


    The two looked at each other, startled, then burst into laughter. "You''re going to protect her? Just an Eight Tribulations Immortal like you, wants to protect her? We must have heard wrong," they mocked.


    "Older brother, you just said you wanted to lick this Immortal Fairy''s toes. I think you''re getting the short end of the stick. How about this, I think this youngster looks quite good. After a while, he''ll be yours to play with, how about that?"


    "Heh, then I shall reluctantly make a move, and have him stoop to pick up Spirit Stones for me."


    Seeing that Yang Ji was merely an Eight Tribulations Immortal, the two no longer held any fear, their sneers scanning him up and down as they displayed a lascivious grin full of sinister intent.


    "I haven''t finished speaking. I''ll protect this woman, and you two will not escape death today," Yang Ji replied with a faint smile.


    "What?" The Huayuan Sect Elders burst into rage, shouting coldly, "You brat, such big talk! Aren''t you afraid of biting your tongue with the wind so strong? Do you know our strength? We are Red Dust Immortals. You dare play the hero saving the beauty before us? Not only will we not let you save her today, but we will also play with you in front of the Immortal Fairy."


    Yang Ji''s brow lifted; he couldn''t be bothered with idle talk and took a deep breath before blowing forcefully.


    In an instant, countless tiny Flying Swords, like a rain of blades, surged forth from Yang Ji''s mouth, covering heaven and earth. The Swords'' strength was so formidable it seemed it could strangle a star domain and shatter the Sky Firmament. Many Flying Swords whooshed towards the Huayuan Sect Elders.


    The Immortal Technique Yang Ji executed at that moment was the top-tier "Ten Directions Strangle."


    He had mastered it to perfection, initiating it at will, its power boundless. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Whoosh! Whoosh!


    The rain of swords swept over.


    The sound of Endless Severing was heard, and an expanse of eighty thousand miles was effortlessly shredded into dust by Yang Ji''s breath, countless meteorites ground into fine powder.


    Underneath the Sword Light, the Huayuan Sect Elders were horrified. Despite casting spells and erecting Dao Rune barriers for protection, they were still helplessly blown a hundred miles away by the terrifying Sword Qi. Their Dao Rune barriers crumbled, and they appeared exceedingly wretched.


    The Huayuan Sect Elders were shocked. No wonder their adversary cared so little about their Red Dust Immortals'' strength and struck without hesitation, his combat prowess was truly alarming, certainly capable of contending with immortals.


    "It''s windy alright, but my tongue remains unscathed!"


    Having dealt such a blow to the Huayuan Sect Elders, Yang Ji followed up without pause, transformed into a beam of Immortal Light, surpassing even time itself as he shot rapidly towards the Elders.


    "This kid''s Immortal Technique just now was terrifyingly powerful, it must have been a Great Immortal Technique!"


    The Huayuan Sect Elders no longer underestimated Yang Ji. As he charged at them, they decisively executed Immortal Dao Techniques, evolving a series of water dragons that hurtled towards Yang Ji with ferocious might, creating an expansive sea within a ten thousand mile radius, its formidable force awe-inspiring.


    However, facing the roaring water dragons and the sprawling sea before him, Yang Ji showed no intent to dodge. Instead, he charged at the Huayuan Sect Elders with even greater speed.


    Ten Directions Strangle!


    Yang Ji executed his Immortal Technique. His palms opened slightly apart, and endless Sword Light gathered by his side, forming a potent force of destruction. Anything attempting to approach him was instantly annihilated.


    Boom! Boom! Boom...Boom!


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    In the meantime, Yang Ji, like an Immortal who walked through a waterfall without getting wet, was already in the presence of the Huayuan Sect Elders with the speed of lightning.


    Shock!


    Yang Ji''s performance at this moment did not at all resemble that of an Eight Tribulations Immortal. His combat strength astonished the Huayuan Sect Elders, who were now almost certain Yang Ji was an extraordinary being.


    "This kid is something else, but thinking he can defeat us with just one Immortal Technique is still far-fetched," they acknowledged.


    The Huayuan Sect Elders remained composed as they faced Yang Ji''s approach. They raised their hands, again drawing upon the Great Dao, conjuring more voluminous water dragons to assault Yang Ji.


    These water dragons were extremely fast and fairly powerful but could not break through Yang Ji''s annihilating force. They shattered, bursting through in their path.


    In an instant, Yang Ji stood before the Huayuan Sect Elders, cool and imposing, with Immortal Light surging around him, his Dao filled with immense energy. He looked like a True Immortal, his body flickering with various ethereal and hazy glows, and in the moment that the Immortal Dao Principles emerged, Yang Ji''s palms turned into swords, thrusting vigorously at the Elders.


    The Huayuan Sect Elders had the cultivation of Red Dust Immortals, after all, with significant backgrounds and extraordinary foundations. Aside from possessing some Minor Immortal Techniques, they also had mastery over a noteworthy Great Immortal Technique.

 Chapter 285 Two Pieces of Destiny Treasure Fragments, Yuan Hua and Yuan Hua_2

    They extended their hands in unison, their palms flowing like endless streams, softly weaving through Yang Ji''s palm-sword strikes, their hands fluttering rapidly to repeatedly deflect Yang Ji''s swords, unraveling the lethal thrusts of his palm-sword technique.


    Not only that, but after casually fending off Yang Ji''s successive attacks, the Huayuan Sect Elders transformed their palms into fingers, shaking them gently like venomous snakes flicking their tongues. Their soft swords sprung from their sheaths, twisting in the void like a stream flowing through crevices in the rocks, directly aiming for Yang Ji''s brow.


    The exquisitely clever attacks of the Huayuan Sect Elders compelled even Yang Ji to commend them. They might have appeared unsavory, yet their insight was exceptionally high. They had actually mastered the Great Immortal Technique of the palm to perfection.


    Their insight far surpassed that of most Red Dust Immortals.


    No wonder they had become Red Dust Immortals and even boasted the potential to become Immortal Kings, boasting was indeed backed by some skills.


    However, while admiration was due, Yang Ji''s response was not a bit slower. The Destruction Hand Seal condensed in front of the oncoming fingers, creating a colossal wall of destruction that seemed capable of dissipating and annihilating anything.


    The Huayuan Sect Elders'' finger force was sharp, but before the Destruction Hand Seal, it stopped nine inches from Yang Ji''s forehead, unable to advance the slightest bit further.


    Moreover, the power of destruction was so terrifying that it nearly fractured the elders'' fingers, causing unbearable pain.


    Boom!


    After several struggles, the Huayuan Sect Elders were repelled on the spot by Yang Ji, their fingertips destroyed and blood flowing freely, clearly on the losing end, having injured themselves instead.


    Who exactly is this young man?


    And what Immortal Technique has he cultivated to be so powerful?


    Our perfected Great Immortal Technique is rendered ineffective in front of his palm seal.


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    The Huayuan Sect Elders, both shocked and angered, drew back from Yang Ji while utilizing the energy of the shock to increase the gap, considering a solution. Amidst their reflection, they suddenly felt a terrifying presence in their minds.


    This feeling had their souls trembling and their lifespans loosening.


    The Huayuan Sect Elders'' complexions drastically changed as they abruptly raised their heads, only to find Yang Ji flashing a talisman in his hand, and a yellow palm blade fiercely chopping towards them.


    The Curse of Hastened Death Talisman was infinitely powerful, unstoppable, directly cutting down lifespans.


    Previously as a Seven Tribulations Immortal, Yang Ji could use the Law of Dao Destiny to erase forty years of someone''s lifespan; now, having become an Eight Tribulations Immortal and condensed a strand of Destiny Immortal Dao Principle, he could wield even greater power.


    A casual slash could strip away five hundred thousand years of lifespan. If struck, the Huayuan Sect Elders would be shocked half to death if not killed.


    Even Red Dust Immortals with a million years of lifespan, could lose five hundred thousand years with just one slash.


    And this was damage to destiny, normal means could not stop it at all.


    With just four slashes, two people would be dead where they stood.


    No matter how powerful their Immortal Techniques or Magical Treasures were, they would be of no use and could only die in frustration.


    "Not good!"


    With their hearts trembling and a faint sense of the palm blade''s dreadfulness, the Huayuan Sect Elders'' complexions turned pale.


    "This feeling, the sensation of death, of lifespan crumbling, this is indeed the tribulation our master said we would encounter!"


    Sensing each other''s minds, the Huayuan Sect Elders each brought out a peculiar fragment filled with mysterious symbols that seemed natural, with Dao Techniques flowing naturally, encompassing the power of heaven and earth and forming a sturdy defense in front of them.


    Clang!


    The palm blade propelled by the Curse of Hastened Death Talisman struck the fragment and was actually blocked.


    "Ah, it was blocked, truly blocked! Master did not deceive us!" the Huayuan Sect Elders exclaimed ecstatically, jumping for joy.


    "Ah, how is this possible? It was actually blocked?" Buddha Child was greatly surprised. After all, it was an attack of destiny; how could it be blocked?


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    Unlike the exclamations of Buddha Child, the Rail Wooden Box and Yang Ji were both stunned in their places, with the latter trembling with excitement.


    "Fragments of the Wheel of Destiny, to find two pieces at once!" Even Rail Wooden Box, a towering Immortal King, was endlessly shocked.


    This was the Origin Supreme Treasure of Destiny, and two fragments had appeared at once. What a massive stroke of luck and fortune!


    "These two must not be killed, must not be killed! They have some connections; such manifest destiny is flourishing. Just now, when they claimed they had the potential to become Immortal Kings, I scoffed. But now, looking at them, they really might have a chance, pulling out not only one but two fragments of the Destiny Treasure. They probably do have the potential to be Immortal Kings," Rail Wooden Box exclaimed in amazement.


    "Master, you are our master!" Just as Yang Ji''s eyes hardened, preparing to seize the Destiny Treasure fragments from their hands, the Huayuan Sect Elders suddenly knelt in mid-air, shouting master towards him.


    This scene stunned Yang Ji, stunned Rail Wooden Box, and even Mu Yunyan was taken aback.


    For a moment, Buddha Child, Immortal Elder, Lang Canghai, and all the others were dumbfounded.


    "Master... Master?" Yang Ji''s Immortal Technique froze in his hands, and he muttered in a daze.


    "You are our master. We were offensive just now; please forgive us, master!" the Huayuan Sect Elders pleaded as if they had found their patron, their faces aglow with joy, excessively ingratiating, showing not the slightest hint of estrangement, the words [Devotion] [Loyalty] [Subjugation] above their heads shining so brightly they almost dazzled Yang Ji''s eyes.


    "What are you two doing?" Yang Ji half-frowned, and had it not been for the words [Devotion] [Loyalty] [Subjugation] above their heads, he would have thought they were conspiring, given their sleazy appearance; such actions were entirely within their capabilities.

 Chapter 285 Two Pieces of Destiny Treasure Fragments, Yuan Hua and Yuan Hua_3

    But now... it seemed like they were truly submissive?


    "Honored Lord, I forgot to tell you, my master once divined that we''d face a disaster, which is both calamity and opportunity. If we can turn disaster into fortune and submit to its master loyally, we might one day become an Immortal King," the Huayuan Sect Elders no longer carried the air of Red Dust Immortals, but looked entirely like fawning slaves.


    "Honored Lord, this is our tribute to you. My master said this item should be of use to you!" The Huayuan Sect Elders giggled as they lifted a fragment of the Wheel of Destiny above their heads and presented it.


    Seeing the two kneeling on the ground, Yang Ji felt a bit bewildered. How had they suddenly acknowledged him as their master?


    However, when it came to accepting the Wheel of Destiny fragment, he didn''t hesitate, taking it straight away. He suppressed the joy in his heart, gave it a brief look, and stored it away.


    He then raised his eyes to the two and frowned, "What''s the name of your master?"


    "Replying to the Honored Lord, our master is called Demi Immortal," the Huayuan Sect Elders answered in unison.


    "Demi Immortal? Where is he now?" Yang Ji''s eyes narrowed slightly, aware that this Demi Immortal was no ordinary person, to have foreseen such events.


    "Honored Lord, our master ascended to the Immortal Realm over ten thousand years ago. He said, if it''s fated, we shall meet in the Immortal Realm!" said the Huayuan Sect Elders. Enjoy new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Ascended?" Yang Ji pondered for a moment, then looked at the two before him, unsure how to deal with them. After a short while, he asked, "What are your names?"


    Clearly, he had decided against killing them, considering two loyal Red Dust Immortals as subordinates was a good choice, especially since... their understanding was not bad.


    "Replying to the Honored Lord, I am the elder brother, my name is Yuan Hua," the tall and skinny sleazy man giggled.


    "Replying to the Honored Lord, I am the younger brother, my name is Hua Yuan," the short and chubby sleazy man chuckled.


    "Yuan Hua? Hua Yuan?" Yang Ji nodded, gazing at the two, he declared with authority, "Although you verbally submitted to me, I do not trust you. I plan to plant a forbidden spell in your Primordial Spirits. Are you willing?"


    "Ah, Honored Lord, we couldn''t ask for more. If you don''t exert a forbidden spell to control us, we''d feel uneasy. With the forbidden spell, you can always sense our loyalty," the two suddenly giggled.


    "..." Yang Ji was momentarily stunned.


    These two eccentrics seemed... even more loyal than those under a forbidden spell?


    Despite this, Yang Ji still trusted the forbidden spell more.


    In a moment, he formed hand seals and not only implanted a "Death Seal" in their Primordial Spirits but also a "Destiny Talisman."


    With such double security, their every thought and intention were under his control, well within his grasp.


    "Rise," he said indifferently after casting the forbidden spells.


    "Honored Lord, this Mu Yunyan is still a virgin. We''ve captured her to present to you as a concubine. What do you think?" The Huayuan Sect Elders, eager to prove their worth and please him, immediately leered towards Mu Yunyan with a wicked smile.


    This, of course, gave Mu Yunyan quite a scare.


    With the situation suddenly reversed, Yang Ji forming an alliance with them certainly struck fear into her heart.


    "No need!" Yang Ji shook his head in refusal.


    "Doesn''t the Honored Lord like women?" Yuan Hua pondered while stroking his chin, his eyes suddenly lighting up, "Then, the Honored Lord must love power. Coincidentally, these past few days, the Red Dust Immortals of all major worlds and powers have been discussing the alliance leader position. Honored Lord, as a paragon of men and extraordinary in martial power, it would be a pity for you not to take that leader position." S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 286 Men, take off your rings and necklaces, or all will die.

    "A summit to discuss the alliance leader among the powers of the Myriad Realms?" Yang Ji''s mind stirred as he spoke, "Take me to see what sort of trickery they are up to."


    "However, before we go..."


    Yang Ji''s gaze turned toward Mu Yunyan.


    "Master, this little girl knows you possess treasures, why not... snap!" The tall and thin Yuan Hua made a vicious hand gesture.


    "Killing her would be such a waste. This little girl has an unparalleled figure, looks, and every part of her is unrivaled. Not to sample that would truly be wasteful. Why not enjoy her first and then kill her, heh heh," the short Yuan Hua licked his lips, leering.


    "Ay, junior brother, you really do know how to plan. But after killing her, I plan to take her body with me, feed her Immortal Jade, to preserve her from decay. Such a beauty, it''d be such a pity to waste her. Keeping her by my side for occasional use would be so nice," Yuan Hua said with a lewd laugh.


    "Ay, senior brother, you''re even more calculating than I am. You actually want to keep her by your side after killing her? That idea of yours... I have to say, it''s quite ingenious," Yuan Hua''s rat-like eyes suddenly shone as he praised repeatedly.


    "Ingenious my foot!" Yang Ji suddenly extended his hand and knocked on Yuan Hua''s head. In a cry of surprise, he pushed the already short figure of Yuan Hua even shorter by an inch.


    "Miss, don''t be afraid. Which Sect from the Taichu World are you from?"


    Yang Ji looked at Mu Yunyan.


    With a face full of hatred towards the Huayuan Sect Elders, Mu Yunyan lifted her head and replied after being questioned by Yang Ji, "I am the Supreme Elder of the Yunxia Sect from the Taichu World."


    "Yunxia Sect?" Yang Ji hadn''t heard of it; the Taichu World was vast, filled with many sects. Only the super-sects with Red Dust Immortals, like the Ten Great Dao Sects and the Ten Great Demon Sects, were famous. The renown of the other sects didn''t spread as widely and they were not well-known.


    It was just like the Canglan Sect; ask someone else and they wouldn''t know either.


    "Here''s what we''ll do, I will erase your memory and let you go," Yang Ji said thoughtfully.


    "Young master, I am also willing to recognize you as my master, please help protect the Yunxia Sect during the Great Tribulation of the Heavenly Demons," Mu Yunyan decided after a moment of hesitation.


    "Oh? You want to recognize me as your master?" Yang Ji hesitated.


    "Master, that''s great, just accept her. That way, we''ll get to see her every day. Having a beauty accompany us brightens up the mood a lot," Yuan Hua said with bright eyes and a heh heh laugh.


    "We could also watch her perform her finger exercises often," Yuan Hua said with a lewd smile as he provocatively raised his slender eyebrows at Mu Yunyan.


    "Shameless, despicable, scum!" Mu Yunyan didn''t give them a pleasant look, shaking with anger.


    "Heh heh, we are indeed lowlifes, as everyone knows!" Yuan Hua and Yuan Hua exchanged looks, unabashed and laughing even more wickedly.


    "You two, restrain yourselves. Keep it up, and I might just ruin your life roots," Yang Ji said out of the corner of his eye.


    "Ay, master, that punishment is too cruel, worse than killing us," the Huayuan Sect Elders said as they heard this and quickly crossed their legs, restraining their demeanor.


    "Please master, accept me! I know I''m not very powerful, but I, Mu Yunyan, am willing to serve you for life," Mu Yunyan suddenly knelt on one knee toward Yang Ji.


    "Wow, it''s true, being handsome and powerful definitely makes it easy to find women. Even a fairy like her is throwing herself at you. We''re so envious," the Huayuan Sect Elders cooed on the side. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This girl is quite interesting, actually wanting to recognize you as her master. I wonder what her true thoughts are?" the Rotting Wooden Box asked curiously.


    "She values my potential!" Yang Ji suddenly responded through a voice transmission.


    "Values your potential? Hmm... this girl has a good eye!" the Rail Wooden Box exclaimed with surprise and laughter.


    "She''s also taking a gamble. One, to ensure the safety of the Yunxia Sect. Two is seeing my strength¡ªable to crush two Red Dust Immortals as an Eight Tribulations Immortal, which has sparked some thoughts. Third, the divination of the Huayuan Sect Elders, which made her ambitious; if someone can potentially make the Huayuan Sect Elders reach the level of the Immortal King, wouldn''t such a person be even more formidable in the future?" Yang Ji watched the information above Mu Yunyan''s head and transmitted his words to the Rotting Wooden Box.


    "The girl is quite savvy, making such a decision based on that information. For her, it''s also a big gamble. She did gamble correctly, though. What do you plan to do?" the Rail Wooden Box asked.


    "She has this in mind and is a clever person, so I''ll accept her. Having an additional person to handle affairs in the future won''t be bad," Yang Ji replied through the voice transmission and then turned to look at Mu Yunyan, "Are you sure you''ve thought this through?"


    "If not for the young master''s appearance, I might have already been violated by now. I was saved by you, young master. It''s my honor to recognize you as my master!" Mu Yunyan let go of all hesitation, clearly firm in her decision.


    "I''ll accept you, but I also have to place a restriction within your Primordial Spirit," Yang Ji said.


    "I am willing to be forever loyal to my master!" Mu Yunyan declared, releasing the protection around her Primordial Spirit.


    "Good!" Yang Ji immediately implanted the "Death Seal" and the "Destiny Talisman" within her Primordial Spirit. After everything was done, he said, "Since you recognize me as your master, I will grant you a fortune. Let''s go, we''re returning to the Taichu World."


    "Let''s go, let''s go. Fairy, I can fly faster, let me take you!" Yuan Hua chuckled, reaching out to grab Mu Yunyan''s arm. Stay updated with My Virtual Library Empire


    "Scram!" Mu Yunyan''s beautiful eyebrows lifted as she glared at him fiercely. After acknowledging Yang Ji as her master, she had become much more assertive.


    "Ah, fairy, we''re all one family now, why do you resist me like this?" Yuan Hua put on an aggrieved expression, but it was all an act.

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    "Behave yourselves!" Yang Ji glanced askew, and the Huayuan Sect Elders finally reined in a bit.


    Yang Ji grabbed Mu Yunyan and with a flap of the Wings of Time-Space behind him, he turned into a speck of light and vanished without a trace.


    "Wow, our Lord''s speed is so fast. I was thinking of fleeing earlier, but where can a mere mortal even run to now?" Yuan Hua widened his eyes, greatly astonished.


    "It seems we''re destined to fall into our Lord''s hands. Let''s go, quick, keep up. We''ll lose sight of him if we don''t hurry." Yuan Hua glanced and turned into a stream of light, following swiftly.


    Everyone being powerful experts, they soon tore through the world barrier and arrived in the Taichu World.


    A desolate boundary with no sign of life.


    Yang Ji and his party of four stopped here.


    "Lord, what kind of fortune are you going to bestow upon Fairy Muyun?" the Huayuan Sect Elders asked curiously.


    "I''m going to help her become a Red Dust Immortal," Yang Ji said.


    "Red Dust Immortal?" The Huayuan Sect Elders and Mu Yunyan looked at each other, both somewhat surprised.


    Being seasoned figures, the Huayuan Sect Elders quickly guessed, "Does the Lord possess an imitation of the Three Thousand Town World Treasures, or some infinitely powerful Magical Treasures?"


    "Shen Yin!" Yang Ji called out softly.


    "I''m here, I''m here!" Shen Yin materialized in an instant, landing atop Mu Yunyan''s head.


    "Lord, what is this?" For the moment, Mu Yunyan was somewhat bewildered.


    "Just go through your tribulation with peace of mind. With me covering you, and big brother here to heal your body, you''ll surely transcend the Great Dao Thunder Tribulation," Shen Yin said with a sweet and delicate voice.


    "Wow, this little sister is really delicate and charming, with her soft and tender cheeks. One wonders what it would feel like to take a nibble," the Huayuan Sect Elders ogled Shen Yin as soon as she appeared, revealing a lecherous grin.


    "Thump! Thump!"


    Yang Ji''s face darkened, and he knocked on their heads without showing any courtesy.


    "Ouch, Lord, please be gentle," Yuan Hua said in pain.


    "Brother, it''s all your fault. We''re all family here, and yet you''re eyeing our own kin. As the old saying goes, ''A rabbit doesn''t eat the grass around its burrow,'' let''s cast our eyes on other immortals from now on," Yuan Hua said with a hint of grievance.


    "Alright, alright, alright!" Yuan Hua nodded repeatedly, still sneaking a glance at Yang Ji.


    "Lord, are you sure this can help me transcend? I have a shallow foundation and fear that..." Mu Yunyan was somewhat hesitant. Experience new stories with My Virtual Library Empire


    "Muyun, don''t worry. Since our Lord has said so, just trust and go through it," Yuan Hua laughed.


    "Aiya, Brother, you said no preying on our own, so why do you sound so affectionate?" Yuan Hua licked his lips, sidling closer, and whispered, "Actually, don''t blame Fairy Muyun for her disbelief, I too am somewhat apprehensive. If Fairy Muyun haplessly perishes during the tribulation, wouldn''t we lose a beautiful view? Besides, our Lord is just an Eight Tribulations Immortal, where does he get the confidence to help her through the True Immortal Tribulation? If he truly had such profound strength, wouldn''t he have become a True Immortal by now?"


    "Hmm... you might be right. Should we try to dissuade her?" Yuan Hua and Yuan Hua whispered conspiratorially, their voices low but not avoiding anyone''s ears.


    All present were experts; how could they not overhear their murmuring?


    Fairy Muyun now became even more nervous, her face showing hesitation.


    "Sister, don''t be afraid. Big brother is special, that''s why he''s still at the Eight Tribulations level. Rest assured and go through the tribulation, big brother and I will ensure your safety," Shen Yin said softly.


    "This mid-grade Immortal Artifact is for you, to help you defend against the heavenly tribulation. Transcend with confidence!" Yang Ji threw out the Shentu Blade.


    "Good! I ask for our Lord''s support," Mu Yunyan, a decisive person, took a deep breath and chose to trust Yang Ji.


    She looked towards the Sky Firmament and resolutely induced her own Great Dao Thunder Tribulation.


    Above the Nine Heavens, dark clouds roiled, the Sea of Thunder roared, and the essence of the Dao blanketed everything.


    Mu Yunyan''s face turned pale when she saw the scale of the tribulation, her delicate body trembling slightly.


    Indeed, having recently achieved the status of a Nine Tribulations Immortal, she had exhausted her accumulated foundation, now not even able to produce a single Great Restoration Pill.


    Facing the last thunder tribulation, which was dozens of times stronger than her ninth, how could she not be frightened, how could she not fear?


    "Don''t be nervous!" Shen Yin, for her part, seemed fearless, accustomed to such scenes.


    With things having reached this point, Mu Yunyan knew that worrying was useless. She gripped the Shentu Blade tightly, placing most of her hopes on this mid-grade Immortal Artifact.


    At that moment, the oppressive force from the Sky Firmament was overwhelming, as the final thunder tribulation, with a sizzle, tore through the dense clouds, splitting the engrossing Sea of Thunder. Like a massive pillar holding up the heavens, it thundered down with a roar.


    Mu Yunyan, who swung the blade to defend, was instantly turned into a mist of blood by the blast.


    Such a tribulation caused even the Huayuan Sect Elders'' faces to change, not because the tribulation was strong¡ªthey were authentic Red Dust Immortals who had crossed their tribulations through their own strength and were powerful¡ªbut because Mu Yunyan, holding a mid-grade Immortal Artifact, was so easily defeated, turning into a blood mist in an instant. This was... at least she could have resisted for a moment.


    It was too tragic.


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    "Eh, something''s not right. The tribulation that seeped down seems weaker than at the start by more than half?" Suddenly, Yuan Hua noticed something and shifted his gaze to Shen Yin, "Junior Brother, look. This little sister is quite formidable. Under the thunder tribulation, she remains completely unharmed, and she even reduced the tribulation''s power by more than half. What''s her origin?"


    "Senior Brother, I don''t know either. Could this be a Supreme Treasure?" Yuan Hua squinted, scrutinizing Shen Yin.


    "Wow, Junior Brother, look! Fairy Muyun has reconstituted her body," Yuan Hua exclaimed in a hushed tone.

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    "What technique did our Sect Master use? It''s so defying, holding such a terrifying life force within a single cast of a seal, it''s even more powerful than the Great Restoration Pill." Yuan Hua exclaimed, hanging on to his senior brother Huayuan.


    "No wonder the Sect Master said he could help Fairy Muyun become a Red Dust Immortal. With this little sister''s and Sect Master''s seal assisting her, it would be hard for Fairy Muyun not to transcend." Huayuan Sect Elders were truly astonished, they exchanged glances, both feeling a surge of excitement, "Master''s divination was indeed correct. The number of supreme techniques in the Sect Master''s possession is immense. With such a foundation, such fortune, such destiny, following him, we can certainly become Immortal Kings."


    As the two muttered, Yang Ji was also busy. Seeing Mu Yunyan blasted apart again, he raised his hand and cast out another "Life Mark," landing it in the midst of Mu Yunyan''s blood mist to help her recover.


    The previously dying Muyunyan, cocooned in a powerful surge of vitality, instantly reformed her physical body and was restored to full health once again.


    "Thank you for your assistance, Sect Master!" Muyunyan, knowing that Yang Ji had made a move, was overjoyed. Hope ignited in her heart as she continued to wield her sword, resisting the Heavenly Tribulation.


    With Yang Ji''s assistance, Muyunyan kept shattering and reforming. In sixty breaths'' time, under the astonished eyes of the Huayuan Sect Elders, she finally withstood the last Heavenly Tribulation.


    Dao essence infused her body, instantly condensing several "strands" of Immortal Dao Principles in her body into one "path" of the True Immortal Law.


    A majestic True Immortal presence suddenly burst forth from within her, commanding respect in all directions. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "True Immortal, this is the True Immortal!" Muyunyan looked at the shimmering True Immortal Law in her hands with surprise and joy, her radiant smile blossoming. She turned to deeply bow to Yang Ji and Shen Yin, "Thank you, Sect Master, thank you, sister!"


    "Not bad, not bad!" Yang Ji nodded with satisfaction.


    "Wow, a True Immortal, she achieved it so easily. Congratulations to Muyun," the Huayuan Sect Elders said in unison, laughing.


    "I never thought I would have the moment to become a True Immortal," Muyunyan was still immersed in her joy, looking at her True Immortal Law with delight.


    "Sister Muyun, you were amazing just now, the way you swung your sword was beautiful. Even without the Sect Master, you could have transcended," Huayuan whispered to Muyunyan, leaning close to her ear.


    Yuan Hua also drew near quietly, a look of enchantment on his face, greedily inhaling the scent of Muyunyan''s body.


    "Ah, you all..." Muyunyan came back to her senses, was startled, and quickly dodged away.


    "Mu..." Huayuan wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Yang Ji, "Let''s deal with the important matters first. Where are the high powers from all the worlds discussing issues? Is it in the underground world?"


    "Ah, Sect Master, how do you know? You really are prescient, I''m thoroughly impressed!" Huayuan said flatteringly.


    "Lead the way!" Yang Ji pondered for a moment and also changed his appearance.


    ...


    The underground world, Earth Demon Palace.


    Lunar World, Death Spirit World, True Dragon World, War Heaven World... Divine King World, masters from all the major worlds, forces, and races were gathered here, discussing matters.


    Suddenly, a shrill voice descended from the sky.


    "Ladies, take off your breast cloths and underwear, gentlemen, your rings and necklaces, or you won''t keep your lives!"


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    "Ah, senior brother, what are you doing? We''re not here to rob; we came to discuss matters."


    "Ah, I forgot, I forgot, just got into the habit."


    "Ahem, the Huayuan Sect Elders have arrived as well!"


    With a flash, the Huayuan Sect Elders appeared in the hall with a facade of arrogance.

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    "So it''s you two!" the powerhouses from the various worlds looked over, brows slightly furrowing.


    "What, not happy to see us?" the Huayuan Sect Elders stroked their beards and cast a sidelong glance at everyone.


    "Since you''re here, take a seat. Let''s discuss the matters regarding the alliance leader together," the Red Dust Immortal of the Yin Tribe said in a low voice.


    "Lord, come, let''s sit here," the Huayuan Sect Elders said with a sycophantic smile, looking at a spot and gesturing to Yang Ji.


    Lord?


    Upon hearing this title, the gathered Red Dust Immortals couldn''t help but show a change in expression, their gazes turning towards Yang Ji with curiosity.


    This remarkable-looking young man was the lord of those two sleazy fellows?


    For a moment, almost everyone''s eyes revealed a hint of surprise.


    What kind of odd combination was this?


    However, after briefly taking measure, the crowd withdrew their gazes.


    "Today, the Red Dust Immortals of the various worlds and powers have gathered together. Let''s cut to the point. To prevent the forces of the Taichu World from seeking revenge afterward, we should act together. We visit each sect one by one. That way, if they seek accountability afterward, they can''t blame it on any one power, leaving them unable to voice their grievances. Even if they''re angry, they wouldn''t dare to take action against our entire alliance," said the Red Dust Immortal of the Immortal Clan.


    Yang Ji understood immediately upon hearing this.


    The powers of the Myriad Realms were still afraid of the masters of the Taichu World settling scores after the fall. They wanted to stir the muddy water together, following the ''big pot rice'' tactic¡ªsafe, with the pressure shared among many.


    "Brother Yu is right, but we still need a powerful and highly respected individual to lead the action. We are willing to honor him as the alliance leader!" declared a Red Dust Immortal from the Divine King World, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.


    "Alliance leader? Surely only my lord is worthy of this title!" the Huayuan Sect Elders chuckled.


    "Your lord? I doubt he''s qualified!" A Red Dust Immortal from the Holy Race suddenly challenged Yang Ji. The Holy Sword, imbued with a terrifying Immortal Technique, transformed into a ray of Holy Light that instantaneously appeared in front of Yang Ji''s forehead.


    The Huayuan Sect Elders chuckled, but the pupils of the rest of the crowd sharply constricted.


    All they saw was Yang Ji extending two fingers like lightning, catching the Holy Sword from Sheng Yuan and blocking the strike empowered with a dreadful Immortal Technique.


    Such an effortless deflection of the attack was overwhelming to the onlookers¡ªit was well known that Yang Ji was but an Eight Tribulations Immortal, while Sheng Yuan was a Late Stage True Immortal.


    The gulf between their realms was vast, yet he managed to block the sword, a feat far from ordinary.


    Instantly, all the Red Dust Immortals present focused their attention on Yang Ji.


    Divine thoughts roamed, attempting to peer into his secrets.


    "This person is merely an Eight Tribulations Immortal. How can he be so formidable? Our clan''s supreme secret techniques can''t even see through him," a powerful Divine King from the Divine King World remarked, his countenance changing.


    "This person is extraordinary. No wonder the Huayuan Sect Elders are willing to submit to him as their master. He indeed has some tricks up his sleeve," commented a Red Dust Immortal from the War Heaven World, squinting his eyes.


    "Hahaha, my apologies for the offense. I hadn''t expected Brother Dao to be so strong. I, Sheng Yuan, am impressed and would honor Brother Dao as the alliance leader!" To everyone''s surprise, Sheng Yuan sheathed his sword and laughed cordially.


    "With Brother Dao''s remarkable strength, we too are willing to honor you as the alliance leader!" All at once, the Red Dust Immortals from various powers exchanged glances and began to voice their support.


    "..." The Huayuan Sect Elders looked at each other, taken aback by the turn of events. They sneaked closer and whispered quietly, "Something''s off, something''s off. Why are these guys suddenly so agreeable? They usually mock and scorn us, calling us scum. Something''s not right today..."


    Their shifty eyes gleamed with speculation.


    "Lord, this might be a trap. Don''t agree to it!"


    "Indeed, it''s a trap! They do not wish to be the leaders, so they seek someone to take on the karmic responsibility," Yang Ji said slowly.


    "Gosh darn it! A bunch of old bullies, so that''s what they''re up to!" The Huayuan Sect Elders were so angry that their beards curled upwards, ready to blow up, but Yang Ji held them back. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I will take on the role of alliance leader! I have a suggestion: although we originally planned to rob the Taichu World, it carries considerable risks. Why not wait until the Heavenly Demon attacks the Taichu World, and while their rear is empty, we strike together and raid their lair? The Heavenly Demon is very wealthy, and we''ll be making a fortune from this haul!" Yang Ji spoke calmly.


    "Raid the Heavenly Demon''s lair?" The Red Dust Immortals from the forces all looked at each other in shock, scrutinizing the proposal.


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    Boom!


    Suddenly, a thunderous blast tore through the sky, and the earth seemed to split apart, as if billions of volcanoes erupted simultaneously. Everyone felt the ground shake, and the sturdy palace was violently ripped open by a powerful force.


    It was as if they were tearing through a fragile piece of tofu or soft rice paper, effortlessly.


    What happened?


    Under the drive of a terrifying force, the surroundings shook violently. Even the Red Dust Immortals, who possessed almost divine powers, turned pale, passively enduring this fearsome power and looking up in shock at the shattered ceiling.


    "Insolent fools, daring to harbor ill intent towards my Heavenly Demon Clan. Do you not know that the forces of the Myriad Realms are in alliance with my Heavenly Demon Clan this time?"


    Boom!


    An endless force erupted, and amidst the chilling cries of killing, a plume of demon light, like a divine sword piercing the heavens, descended from above, aiming straight for Yang Ji.


    Rumble!


    The explosion was deafening, the blinding demon light growing stronger, twisting the very fabric of space, possessing the demonic power to evaporate everything, rampantly destroying all in its path.

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    Such demonic light, who can withstand it?


    No, someone can!


    "Heavenly Demon?" Yang Ji''s eyebrows raised slightly as he sat firmly on the King''s Throne, sending a Destruction Hand Seal skyward with one palm.


    Boom!


    An earth-shattering force erupted, a colossal Destruction Hand Seal materialized above the void, forcefully pressing upward, directly shattering the demonic light.


    Not only that, the Destruction Hand Seal continued upwards with an unstoppable momentum, slamming toward the descending Heavenly Demon.


    Boom!


    In an instant, the Demonic Qi swirling around the Heavenly Demon was largely annihilated on the spot.


    The Heavenly Demon was forced to dodge and shift its position.


    Fury!


    Intending to dominate but instead being repelled, the incoming demon burst into rage, emitting a world-destroying strong demonic aura, and amidst an angry roar, controlled countless Demon Shadows to strike back with a palm.


    At this moment, its true form was revealed.


    "So it''s the Xuanhuang Demon Lord who has arrived!" Upon seeing the demon''s face, Red Dust Immortals from many worlds recognized him.


    Boom!


    This time, the Xuanhuang Demon Lord was thoroughly incensed, not acting was one thing, but when he did act, it was with all his might. His Demonic Palm, as it propelled forward, relentlessly destroyed everything that could be destroyed¡ªtime, space, and the material world¡ªall instantly pulverized, striking against the massive Destruction Hand Seal.


    Boom!


    This palm was extremely powerful, managing to blast apart the already energy-depleted Destruction Hand Seal. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hmph, junior, you''re nothing special. How dare such a trifle even think of becoming the leader and covet my position as the Heavenly Demon Lord?"


    The Xuanhuang Demon Lord''s Demonic Palm triumphed, with countless minor demons in the surrounding Demonic Qi raising their arms in cheer, spirits lifted, truly a wild dance of demons.


    "Is that so?" Yang Ji chuckled lowly, pushing out another palm, where Primordial Annihilation and the Death Seal merged and struck together, immediately changing the color of the sky and eradicating the vital energy.


    Everyone''s scalp exploded in that moment, unable to conceal their astonishment at the power of this palm.


    "Good lad, impressive technique!"


    The Xuanhuang Demon Lord, surrounded by endless rolling Demonic Qi, saw this immensely powerful palm yet remained cool and composed, showing not the slightest hint of panic.


    What exactly provided the Xuanhuang Demon Lord with such confidence and composure?


    Swoosh!


    The next moment, the Xuanhuang Demon Lord flipped his hand and took out a book. Amidst the tumbling Demonic Qi, the book emitted endless demonic light and wails, as if the Demon Ancestor from ancient times had revived.


    "The Codex of the Heavenly Demons!" The sight shook the Red Dust Immortals of all races profoundly.


    "It''s actually the Codex of the Heavenly Demons! My lord, this Magical Treasure has a significant history; it is said to be a replica of one of the three most formidable Innate Supreme Treasures ''Demon Book'' of the Heavenly Demon Clan, with boundless power." The Huayuan Sect Elders exclaimed at the sight of the Codex of the Heavenly Demons, preparing to join forces to aid Yang Ji in defense but were restrained by him.


    "Codex of the Heavenly Demons? Today, I will take not only his treasure but also him. It''s been a long time since I''ve had a Primordial Spirit Fruit." A hint of coldness appeared in Yang Ji''s eyes, and at this moment, his appearance had changed, and he had used the Destiny Twin Tracks Technique, making it impossible for anyone to predict anything about him.


    Boom!


    The void exploded, and the Demonic Qi swallowed, as the Codex of the Heavenly Demons seemed as if it was about to awaken, hovering above the Xuanhuang Demon Lord. It slowly opened one page after another, revealing a total of six pages, with endless Demon Runes emerging, releasing immensely rich Demonic Path light.


    "This..."


    Sensing a potent threat brewing, the Red Dust Immortals from many worlds exchanged looks of alarm.


    And then, the Codex of the Heavenly Demons began to erupt!


    The Codex of the Heavenly Demons had a total of ninety-nine pages, each additional page opened multiplied its power, and when all ninety-nine pages were opened, it was like the founder, the first demon of the Heavenly Demon Clan, had come into the world, possessing the power to destroy the universe.


    Yang Ji had heard of the Codex of the Heavenly Demons before and knew it was a powerful Magical Treasure, similar to the Time Tower, and very formidable.


    Now that the Codex of the Heavenly Demons had opened six pages, what level of power would it unleash?


    No, not just six pages!


    As the six pages of the Codex of the Heavenly Demons opened and unleashed an unprecedented level of mighty power, the Xuanhuang Demon Lord displayed further Divine Skills, drawing infinite Demonic Qi from within the Supreme Demon Realm to converge back into the Codex of the Heavenly Demons.


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    Endowed with such overwhelmingly powerful Demonic Qi, the Codex of the Heavenly Demons once again opened six pages, now fully revealing twelve pages.


    Twelve pages!


    The Codex of the Heavenly Demons had opened twelve pages, an event that, even across the endless ages from ancient times to the present, was exceedingly rare and now lay bare before everyone''s eyes.


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    But just how powerful would the Codex of the Heavenly Demons be with twelve pages opened?


    Boom!


    At this moment, the Codex of the Heavenly Demons seemed to come to life, and a force from the ancient and primal Demon Ancestor erupted wildly from within, as if it could completely crush, pulverize, and shatter everything between heaven and earth into nothingness. This terrifying power destroyed the entire Earth Demon Palace and swept across the underground world for tens of thousands of miles, causing everything in that range to tremble and shudder.


    Screech!


    A peculiar demon cry, as if capable of piercing through the void, sounded as though announcing the imminent arrival of some formidable being. Accompanied by the demon cry echoing through the underworld, an unparalleled expanse of darkness began to spread in all directions.


    Light!


    All light vanished at that moment, leaving only a thick darkness and the Codex of the Heavenly Demons, which seemed to have swallowed all the light, becoming the eternal theme.


    Shock!


    Everyone was shocked. In an instant, all the Red Dust Immortals were rendered blind; they could no longer see, hear any sounds, or even use their divine thoughts or path thoughts. They became incapable of hearing, seeing, or sensing anything at all.


    Blind with open eyes!


    In such a state of living blindness, everyone inevitably panicked, completely losing their composure, unsure of how to handle the situation.


    What had happened?


    What exactly had happened?


    No one knew what had happened. Even those who had cultivated powerful vision with their Divine Skills had become blind with their eyes open, deaf with their ears, only to settle in a world of black without light, as if having fallen into a lightless hell, floundering in panic.


    Could this be the terrifying power unleashed by the Codex of the Heavenly Demons after opening twelve pages?


    Was it not too terrifying?


    In such a dark world, how would Yang Ji confront the perilous situation before him?


    No one knew!


    At the same time, no one knew that in this absolute darkness, a pair of invisible eyes were always wide open.


    Countless pieces of information emerged, falling into his sight.


    Before him.


    The Demon, the Demon Ancestor, the origin of the Heavenly Demon!


    A formidable existence representing the origin of all demons, the primal Demon Ancestor, was being projected by the Codex of the Heavenly Demons.


    Unlike the vague image of the Demon Ancestor that Yang Ji had encountered before, this Demon Ancestor had become much clearer, with its body already formed to about ten percent, appearing corporeal in the darkness.


    Especially the Demon Ancestor''s arms, which had fully materialized, burning with black Demonic Qi and demonic flames, devouring light, as if completely destroying everything. Even a gentle wave could obliterate numerous dimensional spaces in an instant.


    Such a terrifying demon, such a terrifying projection of the Demon Ancestor!


    Without any hesitation, Yang Ji instantly employed the technique of the True Immortal Transforming Armor, fortified by the power of the Huayuan Sect Elders.


    Moreover, the Time Tower in his palm vibrated, the essence of the path surged, imprisoning all time, bringing everything to a standstill.


    But even after all these preparations, it was not enough because the Xuanhuang Demon Lord was a super-powerful being, the Peak of the Demon Lord, equivalent to the horrifying presence of the True Immortal Peak.


    The power of the "Codex of the Heavenly Demons" driven by him at such a level far exceeded the force released by the "Time Tower" when activated by an Eight Tribulations Immortal like him.


    Furthermore, the Xuanhuang Demon Lord had also harnessed the power from the Supreme Demon Realm, causing the "Codex of the Heavenly Demons" to open twelve full pages, its power multiplying exponentially. Yang Ji did not dare to underestimate it.


    Instantly, his palms moved in unison; Primordial Annihilation and the Death Seal were both cast, merging together, fiercely striking out to tear apart the endless darkness before him.


    At the same time, the Phantom of the Demon Ancestor pointed a finger, cold and merciless, wielding control over life and death.


    Both individuals used every technique at their disposal, clashing with the sharpness of a needle against the edge of a blade, exploding upon impact!


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    Boom!


    As the Shadow of the Demon Ancestor, projected by the Codex of the Heavenly Demons, pointed a finger, it swept across the void. Its momentum was magnificent, and at this moment, it became the eternal theme, with other things between heaven and earth seemingly vanishing into nothingness.


    Yang Ji''s eyes were clear, showing no panic or fear; he executed his supreme method and staunchly countered.


    The Time Tower''s imprisonment, the confluence of the Death Seal and the Primordial Annihilation, empowered by the True Immortal Transforming Armor bestowed by the Huayuan Sect Elders.


    All these techniques collided with the Demon Ancestor''s pointing finger.


    Boom!


    Vital energy exploded, the void collapsed, and the whole heavens and earth seemed to be devoured, instantaneously turning into a black hole where every tangible and intangible matter was obliterated in an instant.


    It was all too fast, too terrifying.


    A group of Red Dust Immortals changed their expressions drastically and avoided the area, not daring to stay within the range of the energy''s reach.


    The roaring continued.


    The normally devastating Death Seal and Primordial Annihilation were, at this moment, destructed just as easily.


    The Demon Ancestor''s finger, as if poking tofu, effortlessly crushed all of Yang Ji''s methods.


    And it quickly targeted his brow.


    Puff!


    A cloud of blood mist burst open, and Yang Ji was as brittle as mud, crushed instantly.


    "Once I open twelve pages of my Codex of the Heavenly Demons, no one can survive under the Demon Ancestor''s pointing finger. Not even a Profound Immortal, let alone you, a mere Eight Tribulations Immortal. It is your greatest honor to make me bring out the Codex of the Heavenly Demons. Dying by my hand is the fortune of your many lifetimes of cultivation," the Xuanhuang Demon Lord proclaimed from on high, unveiling his supreme dignity.


    "Is that so?" Suddenly, a deep and sonorous voice rang out.


    At that moment, Yang Ji''s blood mist gathered; now on his body, the True Immortal Transforming Armor was not just two pieces, but a full ten pieces, for Lang Canghai and others had also covered him with their armor, bolstering his strength.


    Merging the power of ten Red Dust Immortals, Yang Ji felt immensely powerful, as if he could burst a Profound Immortal with a single blow.


    Whoosh!


    The Wings of Time-Space vibrated, and a streak of light passed. The descending crushing gesture of the Demon Ancestor''s pointing finger was instantly blasted away. With a flash of light, the Xuanhuang Demon Lord recovered to find, to his shock, that Yang Ji appeared unscathed before him.


    Yang Ji looked cold and merciless, without a moment of hesitation. The Time Tower imprisoned time while he struck out with a palm of Great Destruction.


    The power to obliterate everything spread out, and the Xuanhuang Demon Lord''s face drastically changed, unable to even scream, as he was crushed to a blood mist by the annihilating force.


    And it wasn''t over yet. The force of Great Destruction enveloped him, continuously obliterating his Origin of Demonic Qi.


    Only then did cries of agony echo out.


    The shrill screams deeply shocked the onlooking Red Dust Immortals.


    "The Xuanhuang Demon Lord has actually been suppressed, and even the Supreme Treasure, the Codex of the Heavenly Demons, has been seized!" A Red Dust Immortal of the Yin Tribe''s pupils contracted sharply, disbelieving the reality before them.


    "Look, this person has activated the True Immortal Transforming Armor, and he has ten pieces of Immortal Armor on him, which means that in his Inner World, there had always been ten Red Dust Immortals hidden. A single Red Dust Immortal is enough to support a super Sect. Ten Red Dust Immortals, what a tremendous force that is! Who exactly is he? A mere Eight Tribulations Immortal, yet he wields such power," the Red Dust Immortals from various worlds stared intently at Yang Ji, attempting to see through him, yet they found they could not fathom him at all.


    "With such a strong foundation, perhaps this is the reason why the Huayuan Sect Elders were willing to submit to him," a Red Dust Immortal from the Immortal Clan said somberly.


    "The Xuanhuang Demon Lord''s Magical Treasures have been snatched, and his Origin is being obliterated. We and the Heavenly Demon Clan are allies, should we join forces to rescue him?" a Red Dust Immortal of the Shadow Demon Clan said gravely.


    "Alliance? Do you really believe the promises of the Heavenly Demons? The Heavenly Demons are only afraid of us messing things up. They offer lip service to benefits; if you want to lend a hand, then go do it yourself," sneered a Red Dust Immortal of the God Race.


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    Hearing this, the Red Dust Immortal of the Shadow Demon Clan furrowed his brow and stopped talking.


    "Ah, you little beast, you dare to obliterate me, my Heavenly Demon Clan will not let you off, you will never know how powerful my Heavenly Demon Clan truly is. You will regret this; you will regret this..." the Xuanhuang Demon Lord screamed miserably, while Yang Ji firmly grasped the buzzing Codex of the Heavenly Demons, pressing the Origin of Demonic Qi with a palm of obliteration, intimidating everyone present deeply with his actions.


    "This man is too extraordinary. If he becomes a Red Dust Immortal, he might be one of those peerless powerhouses who emerge once every hundred thousand years," a Red Dust Immortal said deeply.


    The adjacent Red Dust Immortals watched silently, but deep down, they strongly agreed with this statement.


    "Still obstinate? How deep your Heavenly Demon Clan''s resources are, I''ll take them all," Yang Ji scoffed coldly. With a fierce grasp of his Great Destroying hand, the Xuanhuang Demon Lord''s screams intensified.


    Death, the breath of death approached swiftly.


    It filled him with intense fear.


    "Ah, you little cur, you''ll not die well!" the Xuanhuang Demon Lord howled furiously. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Humph, still so stubborn!" Yang Ji''s eyebrows twitched as he clenched his five fingers tightly, squeezing the Xuanhuang Demon Lord to within an inch of his life, then repressed him within the Time Tower, handing him over to Shen Yin to absorb and transform into Primordial Spirit Fruit.


    "This Demon Book is also a fine thing!" Subtle Qi of Supreme Evil surged quietly from the tips of Yang Ji''s fingers and into the Demon Book, encompassing the resisting Artifact Spirit inside. He wanted to thoroughly corrupt it, making it completely obey him.


    This Magical Treasure was extraordinary, and corruption required some time.


    Yang Ji glanced at the Demon Book, then tucked it into his Inner World.


    Just then, from above the Sky Firmament, a world-covering surge of Demonic Qi thundered toward them, as if plunging everyone into the Demon Realm itself, filled with boundless fear.

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    "You''ve killed our clan''s Demon Lord, snatched our Supreme Treasure, even with a hundred lives you''d struggle to survive, let alone reincarnate... Oh no, you won''t even have the chance to reincarnate, for you are fated to die, all of your True Spirits shall perish!" A cold and overbearing voice descended from the sky as a tall Demon Shadow enveloped in thick Demonic Qi stepped upon the Demon Bridge, striding across the heavens towards him.


    The Demon Bridge was no ordinary construct; one moment it was at the horizon, the next it extended right before Yang Ji.


    The towering Demon Shadow standing atop the Demon Bridge also revealed its true face at this moment, with chiseled features, cold eyes, and a face filled with supreme authority. A single Demon Rune at the brow, as if a Demon Ancestor had descended, emitting a terrifying aura akin to the Peak of the Demon Lord, causing immense shock and impact.


    "Mo Wudao?" Yang Ji recognized the newcomer immediately; who else could it be, stepping on the Demon Bridge, if not Mo Wudao?


    In the thousands of years since they last saw each other, Mo Wudao had not only become a Demon Lord but had also reached the Peak of the Demon Lord, just a step away from becoming a Profound Immortal, extraordinarily formidable.


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    With their terrifying insights, they will reach True Immortal status in an extremely short amount of time and dominate completely.


    Such are the super geniuses.


    Given sufficient time, they can extend their majesty to the Myriad Realms, shaking the heavens.


    In the instant Yang Ji was slightly distracted, Mo Wudao had already launched a punch towards him.


    This punch was terrifying to the extreme, tearing the heavens and splitting the earth, its contained power as if it could explode the entire underworld.


    All the Red Dust Immortals changed color at the sight, and Yang Ji''s complexion changed as well.


    For he saw that Mo Wudao had also employed the art of True Immortal Transforming Armor, drawing upon the strength of fifteen Demon Lords. With a punch that was unstoppable, he aimed to annihilate Yang Ji.


    But!


    Mo Wudao was about to be disappointed.


    As Yang Ji lifted his gaze, a surge of immense strength burst forth from him, suddenly adorning his body with eight pieces of Immortal Armor.


    He had not held back in the slightest, putting forth all his reserve.


    The fifteen Red Dust Immortals including Lang Canghai, along with the Elders of Huayuan Sect and Mu Yunyan,


    all lent their strength to him, totalling the power of eighteen Red Dust Immortals.


    Yang Ji felt more powerful than ever before; Mo Wudao wanted to kill him, and he likewise wanted to kill Mo Wudao, not just because he was a Heavenly Demon but also for another reason¡ªthat was the other half of the "Seal of Life and Death" key on Mo Wudao''s body.


    The key that could lead to the heritage of the Quasi-Imperial Monarch, of one who fathomed both, life and death. Yang Ji coveted that inheritance, eager to obtain it.


    He had long wished to sneak into the Heavenly Demon''s stronghold, quietly slaying Mo Wudao and snatching the "Death Seal" from his hands. Now that Mo Wudao had come to him, how could he miss this perfect opportunity?


    His move was without any reservation, aimed entirely at taking down Mo Wudao.


    "Hmm?" Mo Wudao, seeing Yang Ji suddenly erupt with more tremendous power than before, was taken aback.


    He disliked this feeling of being out of control.


    This feeling... It had been so long since he''d felt it, it instantly reminded him of the Battlefield of Inheritances, of that person, and his killing intent surged, crushing the tumultuous memories, as Mo Wudao''s expression turned colder and sharper.


    Boom!


    They collided fiercely.


    Without any surprise, Mo Wudao was sent flying, bursting into a blood mist, but he instantly reformed on the Bridge of Life and Death, as if nothing had happened.


    "Immortal Artifact?" Yang Ji''s brows furrowed slightly as he realized that Mo Wudao''s former Magical Treasure "Bridge of Life and Death" had become an Immortal Artifact, emanating powerful vitality.


    At the same time, the indifferent Mo Wudao''s gaze sharpened, and above his head appeared symbols for [Supreme Treasure] and [Decisive Kill].


    "He intends to use a Supreme Treasure to take me down decisively?" Yang Ji''s expression became tense, his hand already on the Death Sentence, ready to launch a decisive strike of his own.


    But just at that moment, a Tribulation Immortal flew in rapidly, whispering something to a Red Dust Immortal, which was soon followed by expressions of joy on the faces of the Immortals present.


    Swish, swish, swish!


    In an instant, all the Red Dust Immortals flew out.


    "What''s going on?" the Rotten Wooden Box asked, puzzled. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Someone has discovered an Ancient Sect Remnant, and all the Red Dust Immortals are rushing over there," Yang Ji replied telepathically after noticing the information above that person''s head.


    "An Ancient Sect Remnant? So... Do we fight this demon brat or go take a look?" the Rotten Wooden Box asked.


    Yang Ji certainly wanted to slay Mo Wudao. It was even better that the Red Dust Immortals had left; using the Death Sentence would be more convenient.


    As he was about to lift his head, however, he noticed a Demon God descending, respectfully reporting something to Mo Wudao.


    The next moment, Mo Wudao looked up with a fierce expression and said to Yang Ji, "I''ll let you live a bit longer, for now, we''re leaving!"


    Billows of Demonic Qi churned as Mo Wudao rapidly departed, stepping on the bridge and vanishing from the spot.


    "The demon brat has left," the Rotten Wooden Box remarked.


    "He''s also headed for the Ancient Sect Remnant," Yang Ji pondered briefly, then leapt up, turning into a streak of light and disappearing from the underworld.


    ...


    Swish, swish, swish!


    The Heavenly Meteor Mountain Range, a valley brimming with Spiritual Energy.


    A group of Red Dust Immortals gathered here.


    Looking up, what they saw was a colossal gate constructed of brass, towering a thousand feet high, half-hidden amongst the clouds.


    "This Ancient Sect Remnant was originally hidden within a barrier, but now that the barrier has naturally broken, the gate has become visible. Who will go in first to explore?" An Immortal from the Immortal Clan looked over the crowd and spoke slowly.

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    Mo Wudao''s companion, Demon God Jie, chuckled, "The layout here is similar to the sects of the Immortal Cultivation Continent, with halls built among the peaks. Since we''ve already laid eyes on the distant immortal palace, why should we stick to the formalities and enter through the mountain gate? We can just leap up and fly over!"


    "Idiot! If it were possible to fly over, don''t you think the experts present would have thought of that?" A Red Dust Immortal sneered inwardly.


    "Haha, that''s a great idea, why don''t you give it a try!" Yang Ji laughed loudly, grabbed the Demon God, and fiercely threw him into the sky.


    "Ah, you little..." The Heavenly Demon suddenly hurled into the sky, his expression changing in surprise before he could finish his sentence, there was a "thud," as if he had hit an invisible wall in midair, immediately letting out a muffled groan, followed by disintegrating into nothingness on the spot, not even leaving a trace of his Origin.


    Everyone looked up and saw a transparent screen of light appear in the sky, with divine patterns flickering subtly, and powerful forces circulating within.


    "Such a powerful Ancient Godly Prohibition!" The Red Dust Immortals, watching this scene, had their expressions solidify, "The restriction here is so strong that I estimate even if we join forces, we won''t be able to break through. What kind of place is this?"


    "It doesn''t look like an ordinary place. To my knowledge, not even the Seven Great Golden Immortals of the Minor Immortal Realm have such formidable prohibitions," a Red Dust Immortal commented gravely.


    "Is it, then, that this place is not a remnant of the Lower Realm sect, but instead something from the Immortal Realm?" Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Upon hearing this, the breathing of the Red Dust Immortals became rapid.


    The Immortal Realm!


    Could this be a heritage site from the Immortal Realm?


    "The Immortal Realm?" Mo Wudao''s face turned sour as the Demon God he had grabbed was thrown into the restriction and died, his murderous aura surging. For a moment, he wanted to strike, but the words of the others and the mention of "the Immortal Realm" momentarily suppressed his urge to kill, "Boy, I''ll let you live a little longer."


    "You have such a heavy killing intent!" Yang Ji teased with a smirk, "The suggestion to try was made by your subordinate, I merely obliged his desire."


    Mo Wudao narrowed his eyes coldly, but said no more.


    He was aware of Yang Ji''s strength; even though he was only an Eight Tribulations Immortal, with the power of eighteen Red Dust Immortals supporting him, he was not easily killed.


    Now, with the legacy of the Immortal Realm ahead, he held back.


    "There''s a Divine Restriction in the air, very strong. Even we, the Red Dust Immortals, can hardly shake it. Flying through the air is essentially impossible!" a member of the Immortal Clan mentioned quietly.


    "It seems we must take the main entrance. As you may have noted, this Brass Gate is a Domain Gate. Once we enter, we do not know what lies inside. Should there be danger..." The crowd hesitated for this reason, not daring to take the risk.


    Just as his words ended, a figure charged through the gate.


    Then, another followed suit.


    Whose subordinates were these, showing such boldness?


    To rush in just like that?


    Everyone was astonished; they looked and saw that both Yang Ji and Mo Wudao had vanished.


    Had these two fierce figures both gone in?


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    At this moment, Yang Ji had his own difficulty to express; his flying into the gate was not by his own choice, but due to a powerful pulling force that suddenly erupted from within the Brass Gate, targeting his "Life Mark" and forcibly dragging him inside.


    Mo Wudao also had a grim expression; evidently, it was the "Death Seal" on him that had brought him here.


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    "Are they the two who went in?" The Red Dust Immortals from the Myriad Realms looked at each other, their eyes flickering with light.


    Yang Ji and Mo Wudao were both extremely strong, exceptional talents with numerous techniques and profound foundations.


    Without any hesitation, they rushed in at this very moment. Could it be that they saw something that emboldened them to act without any scruples?


    For a time, everyone''s thoughts churned as they looked at the Brass Gate, struggling to restrain the impulse in their hearts.


    Inside lay the relics of the Immortal Realm, potentially brimming with treasures everywhere.


    If one were to enter too late, after the two had plundered everything, it would be a regret too late to amend.


    With this thought, in an instant, seven or eight streaks of light rushed in.


    No sooner had one person moved than, swish swish swish! The majority of the Red Dust Immortals flew in, leaving only a few extremely composed masters still observing with furrowed brows.


    Inside the Brass Gate, Yang Ji and Mo Wudao, who were the first to enter, couldn''t help but look at each other.


    Mo Wudao frowned, his Divine Consciousness quietly checking the "Death Seal" in his Inner World, somewhat baffled.


    Yang Ji, on the other hand, forcefully suppressed his excitement. His "Life Mark" was reacting strongly; this was definitely the place of inheritance from that Quasi-Imperial Monarch.


    He never expected to enter this place in such a manner; it was a complete surprise to him.


    However, the Rotted Wooden Box suggested, "Maybe the inheritance of this Quasi-Imperial Monarch has opened now not by accident, but because the time has come."


    "The time has come?" Yang Ji looked toward the Rotted Wooden Box.


    "Mo Wudao obtained the ''Death Seal'' in the Palace of Life and Death of the Battlefield of Inheritances, while you obtained the ''Life Mark'' in the Life and Death Realm of the Star Bandits in the outer regions of space. Now that you two have met, it''s as if the Death Seal and Life Mark have met. Perhaps, that''s why the time has come," declared the Rotted Wooden Box.


    "It must be so." Hearing this from the Rotted Wooden Box, Yang Ji nodded thoughtfully.


    Mo Wudao was clearly still unaware that the "Death Seal" he held was the key to unlocking the inheritance, but given his talent, judging from the anomaly manifested by the Death Seal, he instantly guessed that there must be a significant connection between the Death Seal in his hand and this relic of the Immortal Realm.


    Mo Wudao squinted his gloomy eyes, scrutinizing the palaces and Immortal Mountains around him, quietly pondering.


    At that moment, swish swish swish! More Red Dust Immortals flew in one after another from outside and landed by their side, sizing up the scene ahead.


    Passing through the Brass Gate, there was suddenly a vast expanse of palaces and Immortal Mountains stretching out before them.


    "Folks, the endless glories of these palaces are right before our eyes. What do you say?" a Red Dust Immortal spoke in a deep voice.


    "We''ve come this far, naturally we must go in and see for ourselves!" declared a Red Dust Immortal.


    But just as his voice fell,


    Roar roar roar!


    Countless ghastly roars erupted from the palaces before them.


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    Following that, a group of "shadows" clad in Battle Armor and wielding battle swords, reminiscent of heavenly soldiers, surged out from within.


    It seemed to be an army; they wore identical Battle Armor, and each individual''s aura was incredibly strong, comparable to the Red Dust Immortals.


    Their charge was full of murderous intent and mighty in momentum, taking everyone by surprise.


    Only Yang Ji''s eyes narrowed slightly, his expression containing not the slightest hint of surprise, as though he had already seen through everything.


    "What is this? Heavenly soldiers?" exclaimed the Buddha Child in astonishment.


    "They might have been in life, but now... they are Death Spirits!" Yang Ji declared solemnly.


    "Death Spirits? What are those?" The Buddha Child was puzzled.


    "This place is shrouded in strong rules of death. Cultivators who die here won''t truly perish. Under the influence of the rules of death, they will become Death Spirits without self-awareness!" Yang Ji explained gravely.


    "So many Death Spirits, at a glance there must be thousands, oh my! These individuals, they were True Immortals in life, thousands of them. Red Dust Immortals in unified Battle Armor; which force in the Lower Realm could be so formidable? This is definitely a relic from the Immortal Realm, it seems their earlier guess was correct!" The Buddha Child spoke with certainty.


    "Indeed, it''s correct; this is a relic from the Immortal Realm!" Yang Ji confirmed.


    "Don''t panic, everyone. Look, there are no flesh and blood bodies within those Battle Armors, and judging by their state, they seem to be like the Evil Spirits I have encountered before. Although there are many of these Evil Spirits, each breath they exhibit is comparable to a Red Dust Immortal; without self-awareness, we can unite and deal with them," said a Red Dust Immortal gravely. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "An army, an army composed entirely of True Immortals, what a shocking affair! Nearly ten thousand True Immortals, such a massive force, this is definitely a relic from the Immortal Realm. Everyone, attack!"


    By now, everyone understood.


    Confirming that this was a relic from the Immortal Realm, and knowing that treasures were abundant, everyone was exhilarated and took the initiative to charge into battle.


    Even if it were not for the treasures within, just the Immortal Armor worn by the Immortal Armored Soldiers and the Immortal Swords in their hands were a treasure trove enough to make anyone envious.


    Though the Immortal Armor and Immortal Sword had lost their spirituality and their power was not evident, they were still Immortal Artifacts. If taken back and refined, they might unleash their former glory.


    Boom!


    The two sides collided fiercely.


    The Death Spirits emitted powerful auras, their ferocious roars alone packed with the force of a True Immortal''s strike.


    But the Death Spirits were ultimately just that, spirits. While they had developed a slight sense of consciousness, they couldn''t withstand the combined assault of the many Red Dust Immortals.


    The Red Dust Immortals launched their attacks continuously, their Immortal Techniques unmatched, and Dao Principles crossed in all directions.


    Their various techniques were unleashed, with blazing flames, ice sealing the void, and rolling Sword Qi. Their strong attacks continuously disintegrated the Death Spirits.

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    The scene was incomparably intense.


    "Something seems off here; the attacks of the Red Dust Immortals are being greatly reduced," exclaimed a Red Dust Immortal in surprise.


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    The Red Dust Immortals were powerful enough to tear through the skies and destroy the heavens with ease.


    But now, their attacks could hardly shake the slightest bit of these modest halls.


    "No, it''s not that our attacks have weakened, but rather these halls are very strange. If I''m not mistaken, they must all be inscribed with Divine Restriction, precisely to prevent the palaces from being damaged in battle."


    "The defense of the palaces from the Immortal Realm is truly extraordinary; every inch is protected by Divine Restriction. Even a full-force strike from a True Immortal would hardly make them tremble, extraordinary indeed. If we could dismantle these halls and take them back, that would be a major gain."


    "Even the ordinary palaces are treasures, and the treasures inside are undoubtedly abundant. Kill!"


    The crowd was surging with excitement, their eyes flashing with eagerness, fighting even more fiercely.


    "Kill!" Yang Ji too joined the ranks of slaughter.


    Sword Light flashed, instantly piercing through the neck of an Immortal Armored Soldier. The soldier roared furiously, defiant of death, and swung his hand down fiercely toward the Sword Light.


    Seeing this, Yang Ji retracted his sword technique and delivered a strike of Great Destruction with his palm.


    Without much fanfare, with a rustle, the moment his palm touched the Immortal Armored Soldier, the Death Spirit wearing the Immortal Armor was annihilated, turning into a wisp of black smoke that vanished without a trace.


    The process was easy, which was what Yang Ji had expected.


    After all, the Primordial Annihilation was a top-tier Immortal Technique of immense power. Although the adversaries before him were not Death Spirits, even if the Immortal Armored Soldiers had been alive, a strike like this would probably have left them half-dead.


    The ease with which he annihilated the Death Spirit was also within reason.


    However, such ease was only for Yang Ji and other supreme powerhouses like Mo Wudao. Many of the Red Dust Immortals still struggled a bit¡ªafter all, there were too many Death Spirits, and being surrounded by them was extremely perilous.


    Yang Ji raised his hand and, after collecting the Immortal Armor and Immortal Sword on the ground, once again targeted an Immortal Armored Soldier.


    This soldier''s battle sword moved without flourish, slashing in broad, powerful strokes, clearly proficient in strength.


    Yang Ji glanced at him and delivered another palm of Great Destruction, taking him down. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He then faced several more Immortal Armored Soldiers, who were very quick and extremely agile.


    Yet it was all for naught; the Immortal Armored Soldiers stood no chance against Yang Ji, who was destined only to destroy and claim their treasures.


    These Immortal Armored Soldiers were not of the same race; there were the Human Race, the Immortal Clan, the Overlord Clan... all of different races.


    Some were adept in strength, others in speed; their methods varied.


    But Death Spirits ultimately remained Death Spirits, only capable of deploying some basic offensive techniques from their living days¡ªunable to execute any real Immortal Techniques.


    Despite the simplicity of their attacks, Yang Ji sensed something extraordinary in them.


    These Death Spirits of the Immortal Realm were incredibly ferocious, and their strikes bore immense oppressive power. Had they been real beings, one could only imagine how terrifying their prowess would be.


    From this, one could glimpse just how immense the force behind this Immortal Armored Army must be.


    "Senior, do you recognize this Immortal Armored Army?" asked Yang Ji amidst battle.


    "I do not! The Immortal Realm is vast, and there are many Immortal Kings, let alone the countless Quasi-Imperial Monarchs and Great Luo Immortal Sages below them. A single Great Luo Immortal Sage can establish an immortal force, and it''s not unusual for them to have such an army of True Immortals. It''s unrealistic to think I could know about all forces. After all, throughout the long ages, forces have risen and fallen like bubbles¡ªwhy would a great being like me pay attention to those?" the Rotting Wooden Box said proudly.


    "That''s right, you are a Giant Immortal King after all. You wouldn''t be interested in the forces established by Great Luo Immortal Sages, and probably not even in those created by Quasi-Imperial Monarchs. It seems only Immortal King forces could capture your attention," Yang Ji nodded in agreement.


    An Immortal King is immortal and might retreat for tens of millions of years; countless forces could flourish and fade during that time, and an Immortal King would hardly notice.


    Not to mention the Immortal Kings, even he himself had once spent ten thousand years in a Time Fissure.


    Ten thousand years is an exceedingly long time. If compared to the reality of the Lower Realm, numerous forces would have risen and fallen, and how could he, Yang Ji, be aware of them all?


    Having asked in vain, Yang Ji began to focus entirely on the battle.


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    These Death Spirits were clad in Immortal Armor and wielded Immortal Swords, which were indeed great treasures. Everyone used all their wits to fight and scramble for them.


    In a short while, the Death Spirits that emerged from the main hall had all been completely wiped out by the crowd.


    "Although these Death Spirits can''t use Immortal Techniques, they are still quite extraordinary. They can negate most of our attacks, and in their moves, some Laws of Death surged. Merely a fraction of it was enough to put us on high alert, truly terrifying!" a Red Dust Immortal said in a deep voice.


    "Indeed formidable, worthy of being True Immortals from the Immortal Realm. If a group of flesh-and-blood ones really came, I reckon we''d all meet our demise here," another Red Dust Immortal said.


    "Phooey, what are you talking about? Don''t boost others'' morale and dampen our spirit. We Red Dust Immortals from the Lower Realm are not to be trifled with," an Overlord Clan''s Red Dust Immortal retorted, unsatisfied.


    "An army of True Immortals, it seems the owner of this palace was no ordinary being. But who could it be?" a Red Dust Immortal asked, frowning.


    "Who cares who it is, as long as there are treasures inside the palace!" a Yin Tribe''s Red Dust Immortal said with a sinister smile.


    "Let''s go, everyone be careful," one person led the way, and they all entered deeper into the main hall.


    Suddenly, a Red Dust Immortal pointed towards the sky, shooting out Immortal Light that reached the heavens unhindered.


    Seeing this, everyone was excited, "There are no Divine Restrictions in the sky here, it seems we have officially entered the interior of the Immortal Palace."


    "The Endless Palace is right before our eyes. What do you say, everyone?" a Red Dust Immortal slowly spoke up.


    "Since there are no Divine Restrictions, searching for treasures depends on our own abilities. We don''t know the dangers inside, and fortune and misfortune are unpredictable. It''s all up to one''s fate now. Those who fear death should withdraw early," an Immortal Clan''s Red Dust Immortal said.


    "Haha, I wish all my old friends endless fortunes and a full share of treasures until your hands grow weak from gathering them. I''m off first!" An Overlord Clan''s Red Dust Immortal laughed loudly and led his peers from the same power toward the depths of the ruins, apparently aiming for the innermost palace to search for treasures.


    "We''re off too!" In an instant, many Red Dust Immortals, each leading their followers, flew straight towards the innermost area.


    "Sect Master, which way should we go?" the Huayuan Sect Elders spoke up; it was just them left at the scene.


    "The layout here bears some resemblance to the sects on the Immortal Cultivation Continent. The frontmost is the mountain gate, followed by the entry hall. Inside should be the various halls of the sect. The pattern and structure are similar to the Wuji Dao Sect."


    "The valuable things inside a sect are in the Artifact Hall, Alchemy Hall, Sutra Pavilion, and Treasure Vault. These four places are the foundations of a sect. If I''m not mistaken, that tallest and largest building inside should be the Sutra Pavilion."


    "Let''s go straight there!"


    Yang Ji said slowly.


    As the words fell, he and the Huayuan Sect Elders transformed into a streak of light and disappeared on the spot.


    Shortly afterward.


    A palatial, majestic building as large as Immortal Mountain appeared before the three of them.


    Upon sensing the surroundings, one couldn''t help but exclaim excitedly: "Sect Master, they really have all gone in. We must also go in, we can''t be slow or else we''ll miss out on the treasures. There''s no Holy Maiden here; we must grab at least one treasure to bring back."


    "Good!"


    Yang Ji nodded, and the three of them transformed into light and rushed in, only to find a group of Red Dust Immortals standing quietly ahead, making no move.


    The Huayuan Sect Elders wondered why and looked forward. Instantly, their bodies shook violently.


    The scene before them was too ghastly to bear: piles of bones, with torn robes scattered everywhere, a scene of sheer misery.


    The blood had turned the ground black, creating a sinister sight, and broken weapons were scattered everywhere, haphazardly arranged and in disarray.


    The exterior of the palace looked intact, but inside, it was devastated, with signs of battle everywhere and walls covered in scratch marks.


    "A horrendous battle took place here," an Immortal Clan''s Red Dust Immortal said somberly.


    "Why would there be a war? For Immortal Techniques? For Supreme Treasures? For territory?" Yuan Hua''s complexion changed, scared to the point of clinging onto Huayuan, distorting his shape from the grip.


    "Tsk, why ponder so much? This is the relic of a sect from the Immortal Realm. What actually happened here is beyond us. Right now, I just want to search for treasures," an Overlord Clan''s Red Dust Immortal laughed. "Are you all not tempted by these weapons scattered all over the ground? These are the armaments of immortals from the Immortal Realm, indestructible Immortal Artifacts. Even the least among them is probably a medium-grade Immortal Artifact. I''ll go take a look."


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    The Red Dust Immortal from the Overlord Clan said this as he slowly walked forward. He came across a broken relic weapon, squatted down with a smile, and admired it, "Such exquisite etching, such a sharp edge! Although it''s a broken weapon and it lacks the fluctuation of Dao Principles, making it hard to identify its quality, the fact that it has survived for millions of years without decaying unquestionably marks it as a high-grade Immortal Artifact."


    Saying that, he reached out to touch it, intending to pick up the broken relic weapon for a closer examination.


    However, as soon as his fingers made contact with the broken relic weapon, it instantly crumbled into dust with a rustle, leaving behind a handful of ashes.


    "This..." The Red Dust Immortal from the Overlord Clan was startled, then his pupils dilated as one broken relic weapon after another disintegrated until even the skeletons on the ground turned into ash in the blink of an eye.


    "The lifespan of a mountain is merely a hundred thousand years; millions of years have passed, and even Immortal Artifacts and Immortals cannot withstand the erosion of time, all of them have eroded," a Red Dust Immortal sighed.


    "Something is not right, the halls have not decayed over the years, and these can be confirmed as Immortal Artifact treasures. How is it possible that they have decayed first?" another Red Dust Immortal exclaimed in surprise.


    "Death! Their decay wasn''t a natural erosion over time but rather the result of being afflicted by the Laws of Death, they died!" Yang Ji suddenly spoke out, seeing through his eyes information others could not perceive.


    "The Laws of Death? When we were battling those Death Spirits earlier, I also felt a hint of the Laws of Death. Could it be that a powerful Immortal who cultivated the Laws of Death destroyed all this?" the crowd wondered aloud, astonished.


    "This great hall seems to be the Sutra Pavilion, let''s go inside and take a look. Perhaps we can find some Cultivation Techniques and information related to this Immortal Realm Relic," the Red Dust Immortal from the Immortal Clan suggested.


    The crowd exchanged glances and followed suit, entering the pavilion. Along the way, they saw many skeletal remains that turned into flying ash at the slightest tremor of their footsteps.


    "All decayed, the Laws of Death are this powerful? They caused the Immortals'' skeletons and Immortal Artifacts to ''die''. Did a Great Luo Immortal Sage, someone above a Golden Immortal, strike here?" the crowd marveled.


    "Hey, hey, hey, we''re here to find treasures, not to probe into ancient secrets. Millions of years have passed, countless powers have vanished in the river of time; let''s not look into that, just focus on treasure hunting," the Red Dust Immortal from the Overlord Clan spoke with a furrowed brow.


    "Right, we''ve come for treasures, let''s not bother with so much," the Red Dust Immortal from the Holy Race spoke, shaking his head, "There''s nothing good outside, let''s check the inner sanctum."


    The group moved inward, finding signs of battle everywhere, surrounded by skeletal remains and broken weapons.


    With their gentle steps creating faint vibrations, everything turned to flying ash, dissipating with the wind. They were like outsiders, witnessing a chapter of history unknown to others.


    "So many skeletons, it''s hard to imagine how fierce the battle must have been here. To become an Immortal requires overcoming countless hardships, but these fallen Immortals, in the hundreds, met such a tragic end. Mortals are like ants, but it seems that in the Immortal Realm, Immortals are no different, dying in droves," a Red Dust Immortal from the God Race lamented.


    "It''s likely they provoked a powerful adversary, destroying the entire Sect!"


    The group speculated.


    They proceeded leisurely along the corridor, which soon opened up into a broad space.


    A circular inner sanctum with a diameter of around ten miles appeared before them, its walls rising around 300 zhang high, giving an extremely sturdy impression without any decorations¡ªan empty circular space.


    The inner sanctum''s floor was also covered with skeletal remains, leaving no whole body, just fragments and broken bones, hinting at the extreme brutality of the battle that had taken place.


    Everyone''s gaze slowly moved forward to find the only intact skeleton.


    He sat cross-legged on a cushion in the center, head hanging down, looking exhausted.


    "This skeleton seems to be the guardian of this pavilion. Judging by his appearance, he seems to have died from exhaustion rather than being killed, likely after successfully defending the Sutra Pavilion," they deduced.


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    "Not successfully defended; look at these circular walls covered with numerous secret compartments, with the incomplete names of Cultivation Techniques written on the outside, all destroyed, not even showing full names."


    "''Immortal Aura''... What comes after it, could it be the ''Xian Gang Technique''? And over there, ''Cauldron Command''... Could it be a spell? Such a pity, some are cut in half by a sword aura, others almost completely by a blade aura, or directly blown apart, leaving behind only a small cave-like hole. Damn it, are we to leave empty-handed?"


    "Heh, whether we leave empty-handed or not, we''ll only know after searching. With so many secret compartments, I refuse to believe they''re all destroyed. Even if they are incomplete, I want them," someone proclaimed.


    People immediately dispersed, flying in every direction to search.


    As the slight disturbances continued, the bones on the ground also turned into flying ash, coating the floor.


    While searching, suddenly a shout erupted, "Master Xun, that Jade Slip I found first, hand it over to me!"


    "There''s a Cultivation Technique?"


    At the prompt, the group''s bodies shuddered, and they became streaks of light, rushing toward that area.


    Boom!


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    Yang Ji glanced in that direction and said,


    "Priority for the high places, the secret compartments at the very top of the circular walls, the Cultivation Techniques stored inside them must be the most precious. Naturally, the walls are the most severely damaged at the top, nearly every part of them broken, and the Jade Slips inside are probably destroyed."

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    "The ones below are inferior, the techniques stored in the dark boxes close to the ground are relatively less precious," Yang Ji said, noting the careless scratches on the surface, "it seems that the person who destroyed these techniques didn''t care much about them."


    "There are still some undamaged dark boxes further down; let''s search and hopefully find some intact Jade Slips. Let them fight it out amongst themselves."


    "Yes, Master!" The Huayuan Sect Elders commenced their search at the very bottom. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Many shared the same thought, crazily searching and not engaging in the battle for looting.


    Like locusts sweeping through, every dark box was turned out, and due to damaged exteriors and compromised protective mechanisms, any Jade Slips inside would turn to ash at a touch.


    However, there were simply too many dark boxes, and inevitably some were undamaged. Suddenly, another voice rang out.


    "There are techniques here too, everyone, hurry!"


    "Xi Dajun, fuck your ancestor, shut your mouth, I found this one!" someone cursed loudly.


    "Hehe, as for techniques, let''s comprehend them together!" a Red Dust Immortal from the Yin Tribe cackled and dragged it over.


    The cultivation techniques from the Immortal Realm deeply attracted everyone, and not only did the Yin Tribe Red Dust Immortal join, but also the Red Dust Immortals from various other clans and powers.


    "Wait! Stop fighting; there should be many more dark boxes intact. Some have scratches, but the insides are undamaged. I''ve noticed that untouched dark boxes emit a faint glow when touched, and everyone is welcome to try," a Red Dust Immortal holding a Jade Slip urged, shouting loudly.


    "Oh? Is that so? Then let''s all act together. With an attack covering the entire ring-shaped wall, any dark boxes that shimmer faintly are intact, and we can all try to obtain the techniques inside based on our abilities," suggested a Red Dust Immortal from the Immortal Clan.


    "Good!" The Red Dust Immortals nodded and then struck in unison, causing the Dao Principles to surge throughout the ring-shaped space, as countless attacks fiercely pummelled the wall.


    In an instant, dozens of faint glimmers lit up on the lower section of the circular walls, as striking as stars in the night sky.


    "Haha, techniques! Everyone, go for it!"


    Everyone shouted excitedly as over a thousand people scattered and rushed in all directions, locking onto those glimmers.


    The Huayuan Sect Elders'' eyes lit up as they targeted three faint glows ahead of them.


    Their speed was extremely fast, and since they were quite close, they reached the wall in a flash.


    Pulling open the dark box, they took out the Jade Slips inside, instantly obtaining three slips.


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    The Huayuan Sect Elders had just extracted the Jade Slips and the people behind them barely caught up.


    Dozens charged towards the remaining two glimmers in this direction, igniting a fierce battle.


    As true contenders made their move, the powerful aura belonging to the Red Dust Immortals erupted at the two battle sites.


    There were five faint glimmers where Yang Ji and his group were.


    The Huayuan Sect Elders obtained three, while the remaining two were claimed by two True Immortal Peak masters.


    All of this happened in the blink of an eye.


    In the next moment, the Huayuan Sect Elders were suddenly locked onto by two powerful Divine Senses.


    It was those two True Immortal Peak powerhouses who had acquired the Jade Slips now setting their sights on them.


    "You two scumbags from the Huayuan Sect, you sure move fast. Hand over the Jade Slips!" The two acted in concert, one charging towards Huayuan and the other towards Yuan Hua.


    "Yuan Hua, hand over the Jade Slips politely!" The Red Dust Immortal from the Yin Tribe had a cold and ruthless look in his eyes as he bore down on Yuan Hua, his aura at the True Immortal Peak overwhelming Yuan Hua''s mid-stage True Immortal presence.


    He made no empty threats but revealed a savage grin and reached out to take, intent on forcibly seizing the treasures.


    But in the next moment, a streak of light swiftly arrived, and a large hand brutally clamped down on the aggressor''s skull. With a squeeze of the fingers, he let out a miserable scream.


    The person who appeared was none other than Yang Ji, whose fingers twinkled with runes as he sneered, "You dare to lay a hand on my people? You''re courting death! You have three breaths to consider, hand over the Jade Slip you obtained, or die!"


    As the word "die" fell, his hand clasped tightly, and the man''s screams grew even worse as his eyes bulged and rolled back instantly.


    "You have one breath left!"


    "Ah, I''ll hand it over, I''ll hand it over!"


    The Red Dust Immortal of the Yin Tribe at the True Immortal Peak frantically waved his hands and hurriedly took out the Jade Slip from his ring to hand it over.


    Yang Ji chuckled lowly as he took the Jade Slip and flung the man aside, his gaze then turning toward the God Race Red Dust Immortal who was rushing toward Huayuan Sect.


    "You have two breaths to consider, hand over the Jade Slip."


    "?" The God Race Red Dust Immortal, upon seeing Yang Ji''s gaze, trembled in his eyes. He hadn''t approached Huayuan Sect before he immediately twisted his body, darting to the side.


    "You think you can escape after making a move?" Yang Ji''s gaze was ice-cold. He transformed into a streak of light and teleported over, grabbing the God Race Red Dust Immortal''s head in shock and squeezing it fiercely, causing the skull to cave in and blood to sputter violently out.


    "Ah!" The God Race Red Dust Immortal let out a blood-curdling scream.


    "Stop!" At this moment, a harsh shout came from not far away, as the Red Dust Immortals from other forces of the Divine King World rushed over. Their numbers were many, more than twenty strong, each seething with anger and staring murderously at Yang Ji.


    Although they were not from the same power, their auras interconnected, facing Yang Ji together.


    "What''s this? He doesn''t know his place, trying to rob from under my men, and you Red Dust Immortals of the Divine King World want to stand up for him?" At this moment, empowered by the strength of Lang Canghai and the other sixteen Red Dust Immortals, Yang Ji was like an old demon, with fierce and icy eyes and an intimidating presence. With his current strength, he feared no one, not even if they joined forces to deploy the True Immortal Transforming Armor.


    "You..." The God Race Red Dust Immortal, seeing Yang Ji''s posture, was extremely irate but suppressed his anger, saying solemnly, "Fellow Daoist, please release him."


    "I also don''t wish to entangle with you, releasing him is fine!" Yang Ji snatched the Jade Slip and then threw the God Race Red Dust Immortal he was holding away.


    "Fellow Daoist brothers, he snatched my Jade Slip." The man twisted his face in pain, one hand covering his bleeding head while pointing at Yang Ji with the other, seething with anger. "If this Jade Slip had been taken, we could''ve comprehended it together and perhaps gained significant fortunes. But now it has been taken by him. We have twenty-five Red Dust Immortals from the Divine King World who can deploy the True Immortal Transforming Armor together, so do we still fear not being able to kill him?"


    Yang Ji chuckled lightly, flicking the blood from his hands, and then said, "Indeed, the Jade Slip is in my hand, if you want it, feel free to come and take it!"


    "Fellow Daoist, we of the Divine King World will remember you." A leading True Immortal Peak of the Divine King World''s eyes darkened, knowing that it was essentially impossible to retrieve the Jade Slip from Yang Ji. Sighing coldly in his heart, he led the others to fly off in another direction.


    The commotion here was also noticed by other Red Dust Immortals, whose eyes flickered and minds varied. After taking just one look, they all withdrew their gazes and continued to fight over the Jade Slips.


    "Avarice leads to grasping beyond reach, truly deserving of losing the Jade Slip!" Huayuan Sect cursed fiercely.


    "Ah, Sovereign, this is rather bad. Although these guys are from the same race, coming from the same world, they are not from the same power. Yet just now, they managed to act so unanimously. Clearly, they have reached some sort of agreement in secret, preparing to advance and retreat together. If they also use the True Immortal Transforming Armor technique, they would have a significant numerical advantage over us, which would be very bad should we come across any Supreme Treasures to fight over," Yuan Hua frowned and worried.


    "No matter, I have a plan!" Yang Ji was not particularly worried.


    "As long as the Sovereign can hold up!" Yuan Hua laughed heartily.


    "Sovereign, these are the three Jade Slips I just obtained." Huayuan Sect smiled as he tossed the Jade Slips to Yang Ji.


    "Sovereign, this one''s mine!" Yuan Hua also handed over a Jade Slip.


    Yang Ji nodded, accepting the Jade Slips, and then said, "This place is perilous with so many people around. Let''s find a safe place once we are out to open and see."


    "We are at the Sovereign''s command!" The Huayuan Sect Elders laughed.


    Yang nodded and didn''t engage in the scramble for the other Jade Slips.


    If he were to act too aggressively, disturbing others and provoking them to unite against him, even he would be overwhelmed.


    Yang Ji did not participate in the scramble for other Jade Slips, but he was not idle. Instead, he glanced upward at the circular walls, hoping to discern some other information.


    The battles below, however, intensified among the dozen or so groups, with the Red Dust Immortals growing increasingly fierce.

 Chapter 291 The Bones of the Quasi-Imperial Monarch, Life and Death Immortal Sect

    The Red Dust Immortals engaged in fierce battle, and after a short while, the remaining Jade Slips eventually found their masters.


    By then, Yang Ji and his companions had inspected the entire circular wall, but, regrettably, they hadn''t found any Jade Slips.


    Even with the help of the Golden Finger, Yang Ji discovered no further information.


    "Seems there are no Jade Slips left in the Sutra Pavilion, let''s go check out the Pill Room and the Artifact Hall!" Yang Ji landed and transmitted his voice to Yuan Hua and Hua Yuan, ready to take the lead and check out those two places.


    Just as they flew a distance away, a voice captured their attention.


    "This is serious, our battle''s aftermath has swept through the entire circular space, turning other skeletons to ash, yet this corpse remains completely unscathed."


    The Ghost Tribe''s Red Dust Immortal suddenly spoke up, curiosity etched on his face as he approached the corpse seated at the center, saying solemnly, "What do you think, could this corpse be worth more than those Jade Slips? Untouched by the Laws of Death''s decay over millions of years¡ªhow powerful must he have been in life? A Great Luo Immortal Sage?"


    Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze to the corpse.


    Something stirred in Yang Ji''s heart, and he stopped to look over.


    He hadn''t thought much of it until the Ghost Tribe Red Dust Immortal mentioned it, having been preoccupied with searching for Jade Slips containing Immortal Techniques.


    He now took a closer look.


    Before he could discern any information,


    suddenly, he heard the Red Dust Immortal of the Overlord Clan shout, "Damn it all, even a greedy old man like me wouldn''t dare to tamper with this corpse, but Gui Xiao, you''ve got some nerve, thinking wicked thoughts about our senior. Are you asking for death? If you provoke some karma, can you bear it?"


    Some Red Dust Immortals nodded in agreement, adding, "The origins of this Immortal Realm Relic are unknown; it''s best not to touch these corpses. This senior passed away here in solitude, and yet you, Gui Xiao, wish to desecrate his remains¡ªthis is no good."


    "The senior sits here all alone; let me lay you to rest, lest others disrespect you," the Overlord Clan Red Dust Immortal said mournfully as he stepped forward, ready to store the corpse in a spatial container. But just then, someone teleported in front of him, blocking his hand¡ªGui Xiao.


    With a cold laugh, Gui Xiao said, "Ba Kui, are you really that kind-hearted?"


    "Gui Xiao, what do you mean by that?" Ba Kui''s expression turned serious.


    "What do I mean? You know exactly what I mean," Gui Xiao sneered.


    "Ba Kui, you just want to monopolize the corpse, do you think we don''t see through your little scheme? This predecessor''s indestructible corpse over countless years is certainly extraordinary; let''s take a look first," the Yin Tribe Red Dust Immortal said with a cold laugh, having also teleported over.


    "Yes, let''s have a look first!" the other Red Dust Immortals said with smiles, teleporting over to gather around the corpse.


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    "Hmph, then let''s look together," Ba Kui grunted.


    As he said this, he reached out to touch the corpse.


    The moment he touched it, the surrounding air buzzed and vibrated, and the next instant, a terrifyingly formidable Sword Intent burst forth from within the corpse, piercing through the void in an instant. Pure Sword Intent filled the surroundings, sharp and unstoppable.


    Hiss hiss hiss!


    "Ah!" Sword Qi swept across; the group was shocked and scrambled to retreat.


    But after taking scarcely a step back, they froze; their bodies trembled, their eyelids twitched, and they stared in alarm at the Flying Swords in front of their foreheads.


    A silver Flying Sword hung in front of every Red Dust Immortal''s brow, each one emanating an unmistakably real and sharp presence.


    "What is this!" everyone exclaimed.


    All Red Dust Immortals were sweating profusely.


    "This... such powerful Sword Qi," Yuan Hua''s face changed color, "I''ve never seen such powerful Sword Qi. It seems that just one strike could completely kill a Red Dust Immortal."


    The Red Dust Immortals in front who had bore witness were already miserable, and hearing Yuan Hua''s words only added to their silent cursing.


    "Damn it, Ba Kui, who told you to desecrate the senior? You''ve made us all suffer," Gui Xiao ground his teeth, wishing he could devour Ba Kui alive.


    "I..." Ba Kui was on the verge of tears, and just as he opened his mouth, the Flying Sword approached slightly closer, cutting a slit in his forehead with its Sword Qi. His spirit quaked, and he dared not speak further. A Red Dust Immortal of his stature was now shaking like a leaf, eyes bulging, his entire body soaked with cold sweat.


    "Everyone, don''t move, this Sword Qi seems to be sentient, it''s judging us!" the Immortal Clan Red Dust Immortal, Mu Hua, declared in a steady voice.


    "Yes, this Sword Qi appears to be assessing us; if it really wanted to strike, it would have done so the moment they surged from the corpse," the Holy Race Red Dust Immortal, Sacred Mountain, said quietly.


    "Ancestor, oh, I am from the Human Race, please don''t kill me," Gui Xiao pleaded in a shaking voice.


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    Whoosh!


    Suddenly, the Sword Qi stabbed towards him, making Gui Xiao scream in terror.


    Yet the Sword Qi merely coiled around him like a serpent before returning to the corpse.


    Seeing this, Gui Xiao rolled his eyes back and slumped down, clearly terrified out of his wits.


    "Ancestor, I''m also from the Human Race, don''t kill me!" With the precedent set by Gui Xiao, the rest of the Red Dust Immortals hastily spoke up. The Flying Swords flew around them for a while and then retracted back into the corpse just as the previous Sword Qi had done.


    "I thought I was going to die here today!" Gui Xiao said in a feeble voice, then suddenly turned his head and stared fiercely at Ba Kui, "Ba Kui, if you don''t compensate me for my emotional distress when we get back, we''re not finished!"

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    He showed an unyielding determination to fight to the death.


    "You..." Ba Kui was extremely furious, having been frightened not lightly, and at this moment could not muster the energy to argue. He simply turned his head away and sat down on the ground like Gui Xiao.


    The Red Dust Immortals looked at each other and sighed in relief. This ordeal had truly been a shocking one, as if they had walked through the gates of hell, more exhausting than a great battle, leaving them completely drained. Seeing Gui Xiao and Ba Kui sitting on the ground, they too, sat down wearily.


    "These Flying Swords, materialized from Sword Qi, appeared out of nowhere, emitting a terrifying fluctuation that could annihilate everything. If they wanted to kill us, we would definitely be pierced through with a single strike. It was truly terrifying. Millions of years have passed, and this mighty predecessor has turned into bones, yet such frightening Sword Qi still lingers in his body. My heavens, how powerful was this predecessor in his lifetime?" Ba Kui kept referring to the predecessor, having been truly scared.


    "What level of Sword Dao Laws is this? Ultimate Immortal? Or Golden Immortal? To be immortal after eons, still capable of erupting such a terrifying aura." Gui Xiao exclaimed in shock and doubt.


    "Idiot! This is definitely at the level of the Sword Dao Laws of a Great Luo Immortal Sage!" Ba Kui cursed softly, feeling as though there was a stone pressing on his heart uncomfortably, "No, I need to kowtow!" And so, shaking his head, he stood up and walked to the bones, ''thump, thump, thump,'' he kowtowed three times.


    Seeing this scene, the other Red Dust Immortals exchanged glances and slowly walked to the bones to kowtow as well.


    Mo Wudao frowned as he watched this scene from a distance, making no move to join.


    "Honored Master, are these bones really that of a Great Luo Immortal Sage?" Huayuan Sect Elders exclaimed in surprise.


    "No," Yang Ji shook his head.


    "Not? Could it be a Golden Immortal?" Yuan Hua looked at the bones and said.


    "Not that either, these are the bones of a Quasi-Imperial Monarch!" Yang Ji said in a deep voice.


    "What? The bones of a Quasi-Imperial Monarch?" Huayuan Sect Elders gasped in shock, their bodies trembling.


    A Quasi-Imperial Monarch!


    What an astonishing existence, just below an Immortal King and above all other immortals, even in the Immortal Realm, they are supreme beings, merely one step away from achieving immortality.


    These bones before them were actually those of a Quasi-Imperial Monarch, which was too astonishing.


    "Yang Ji, since this is a Quasi-Imperial Monarch, do you think this could be his legacy?" The Immortal Elder speculated.


    "There are no traces of the Law of Life and Death on his bones; he is not the predecessor who left behind the ''Seal of Life and Death,'' this top-level Immortal Technique," Yang Ji shook his head and said.


    "Not him? Then it must be someone else," Buddha Child pondered.


    "These bones of the esteemed predecessor have been exposed here for millions of years; let''s find a place and lay him to rest. Otherwise, wandering around here makes us feel restless, like a thorn in our back," Ba Kui sighed and suggested. Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire


    "Agreed!" Everyone nodded, their greed now gone.


    "Esteemed predecessor, you have passed away, let us lay you to rest," Ba Kui approached and said respectfully.


    No sooner had he finished speaking than the bones began to change, emitting a faint glow, slowly transforming into a silver Flying Sword.


    The hilt rested on the ground, with the point facing upward, the Flying Sword spinning, emanating strands of indescribable charm.


    "This is... the charm of the Great Dao, the esteemed predecessor has a spirit in heaven and has transformed into the Dao with his body. Moved by our filial piety, he is manifesting the Great Dao for us to comprehend," Ba Kui exclaimed excitedly.


    "The esteemed predecessor, with his bones transformed into the Great Dao, emits his last light and warmth, truly selfless. Let us quickly sit and comprehend, not to waste the opportunity bestowed by him," Gui Xiao urged, his spirits lifted.


    "A Heaven-defying opportunity! The bones of a Great Luo Immortal Sage transforming into the Dao, slowly revealing his own Great Dao for us to comprehend; this is stronger than any Immortal Technique," the Red Dust Immortals were beside themselves with excitement, sitting down without a second word, feeling the charm and beginning to comprehend.


    "Honored Master, let''s go over there," the Huayuan Sect Elders and Yang Ji also flew over, sitting behind the group of Red Dust Immortals.


    The Flying Sword spun, the charm of the Great Dao filling the air around them, and everyone quickly immersed themselves in comprehension.


    Scattered images flashed by swiftly, and they saw a youth who seemed like a banished immortal, as well as a Sect that appeared to be a heavenly realm.


    The youth was named Jian Wushuang, and the Sect was called¡ªLife and Death Immortal Sect!


    Jian Wushuang had astounding talent, forming his Golden Core in ten years, undergoing Divinity Transformation in a hundred years, entering the Dao in a thousand years, and becoming an immortal in ten thousand years.


    Obsessed with the Sword Dao for his entire life, he practiced the Sect''s sword techniques, delved into countless sword skills from outside the Sect, defeated all sword masters, and never knew defeat amongst his peers.


    In his life, he comprehended countless types of Sword Intent, created innumerable Sword Dao techniques, and, in the end, all paths converged, leading him to comprehend the immortal Sword Dao.


    ```


    Sword Dao was fully achieved, the principles of Sword Dao were condensed, and he became a Quasi-Imperial Monarch.


    In that same year, a menacing Immortal Armored Army invaded the Sect.


    Everyone heard a faint voice.


    "Life and Death Daoist, hand over the top Immortal Technique ''Seal of Life and Death'' that you''ve acquired or we will annihilate your entire Sect..."


    The voice grew weaker, and everyone saw an ancient figure flash out from within the Life and Death Immortal Sect, whom Jian Wushuang respectfully called Master. The image gradually blurred, and soon everyone could no longer see any other scattered images.


    All they could sense was the endless Sword Qi, a mass of Sword Qi as dazzling as the sun. They were enveloped by the Sword Qi, completely immersed in it.


    From the previous fragmented images and the faint voice they had just heard, they also knew that the troops in Immortal Armor that they had killed upon arrival were the ones responsible for the downfall of the Life and Death Immortal Sect.


    At this moment, having slain those Death Spirits once again, they could be considered to have avenged the ancestors of the Life and Death Immortal Sect.


    Unknowingly, everyone''s state of mind began to subtly change. It was uncertain how much time had passed in contemplation, as if many eons had gone by.


    Suddenly, someone exclaimed.


    "Haha, I''ve comprehended the Flowing Cloud Sword Intent!"


    "I have understood the Slow Sword Intent!"


    "It seems that I have grasped the keen-edged Sword Intent!"


    "It seems I''ve comprehended the Light-Heavy Sword Intent!"


    "It looks like I haven''t grasped any Sword Intent, but I have comprehended a sword technique called The Trembling Thirteen Strikes!"


    "I also have comprehended a sword technique, named Nine-Transformation Sword Technique!"


    "Haha, I have been bestowed a trace of the Sword Dao principles, which will save me many years of arduous cultivation."


    Everyone excitedly spoke up, slowly opening their eyes, all with smiles on their faces, clearly having gained a lot.


    "Mu brother, what sword mysteries did you comprehend from this?" The Demon Race''s Nan Ning asked with a smile.


    "Cannot say, cannot say!" The Immortal Clan''s Mu Hua Red Dust Immortal said with a laugh, dismissively waving his hand.


    "What''s there not to say? Everyone is being so secretive. I grasped the domineering Sword Intent¡ªwhen I unleash it, it''s boundless and domineering, on par with the Imperial Dao Sword Technique of the Celestial Court!" Ba Kui said proudly, "What about you? Has anyone comprehended a Sword Intent more formidable than mine?"


    "Of course, your prowess is incomparable, Ba Kui; we can''t compare," the Red Dust Immortals smiled slightly and said.


    Gui Xiao, feeling indignant, glanced at Ba Kui and spoke, "What I''ve comprehended is also not bad¡ªI''ve comprehended two types: ''Nether Sword Intent'' and ''Ghost Sword Intent,'' and once I grasped them, both Sword Intents instantly reached the late stage True Immortal level. Additionally, I obtained the ''Nether Ghost Sword Technique.'' Once I pondered over this technique, it all made immediate sense, feeling as if I had cultivated it bit by bit myself."


    Gui Xiao was somewhat excited.


    The Immortal Clan''s Mu Hua Red Dust Immortal said, "This esteemed ancestor transformed into a path and, with an act against the heavens, analyzed and imparted his Sword Dao to us bit by bit, like a direct enlightenment. Naturally, the comprehension was rapid and profound. Such an opportunity is likely hard to come by again in the future."


    "As for your comprehension of two Sword Dao moods and one sword technique, it''s probably because you are a pure sword cultivator, which gives you an advantage over those who are not."


    Many of the Red Dust Immortals who were friendly with Gui Xiao were also happy for him and said, "You were already cultivating the ''Sword Path of Asura.'' Now that you''ve had this transformational experience, your future prospects are boundless."


    "Haha, thanks for your good wishes!" Gui Xiao said, delighted.


    "Hmph!" Ba Kui, hearing this, showed a displeased face.


    "Wow! Junior brother, everyone is excited, and you are too¡ªwhat Sword Intent did you comprehend?" Hu Yuan turned to the beaming Yuan Hua beside him, asking curiously.


    "Hehe, senior brother, I''ve comprehended the Enthralling Sword Intent!" Yuan Hua said with a salacious smile. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Wow! You''ve actually comprehended the Enthralling Sword Intent. In the future, I don''t know how many Immortal Fairies will fall under your spell. Junior brother, you are truly remarkable." Hu Yuan said, giving a thumbs-up with an envious look on his face.


    "Sect Master, how about you? What did you comprehend?" Hu Yuan then turned to Yang Ji.

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    "Me? I obtained an incomplete ''Immortal Sword Technique''!" Yang Ji said indifferently.


    "Immortal Sword Technique? Wow, my lord, doesn''t that mean you''ve learned the ultimate sword technique of Elder Jian Wushuang? Elder Jian Wushuang has been dead for so many years, yet the reason his skeleton still contained such immense Sword Intent was exactly because of his Immortal Sword Dao," Yuan Hua exclaimed in surprise. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Well, this is our lord, isn''t it very normal for him to be a bit more formidable?" Yuan Hua chuckled, "Senior Brother, what about you, did you comprehend anything?"


    "Me? Heh, I''ve comprehended an ''Imperial Female Sword Technique''. With this technique, a hundred women would have to submit beneath my sword," Yuan Hua said proudly, puffing out his chest and laughing lewdly.


    "Wow, a hundred women, Senior Brother, won''t you be too busy then?"


    "When the time comes, Junior Brother can just give me a hand."


    "Hehe, then I''ll have no choice but to use my ''Bewitching Sword Intent'' to spar with them," Yuan Hua said with a lecherous laugh.


    "Heh, with you and me, Senior Brother, working together, we will definitely conquer them all!" Yuan Hua said vulgarly.


    While the three of them were conversing in low voices, Ba Kui suddenly made a statement.


    "Look, the old predecessor has dissipated!"


    Upon hearing this, everyone looked over and saw that the skeleton that had turned into a Flying Sword was slowly fading away, eventually dispersing completely, leaving not even a trace of ash behind.


    "The old predecessor''s bones have transformed into the Dao, and in the end, both person and Dao have vanished," a group of Red Dust Immortals lamented.


    "Let''s kowtow three more times as thanks for the old predecessor''s generosity!" Ba Kui knelt down and said.


    With solemn expressions, everyone bowed thrice. Afterwards, they erected a monument¡ªJian Wushuang.


    Then they all quietly left the hall.


    Outside the hall, the crowd dispersed, flying off in various directions.


    "My lord, where shall we go now?" Yuan Hua whispered.


    "Let''s go to the Alchemy Hall first! While I was contemplating the Sword Dao earlier, I caught a vague glimpse of the entire layout of the Life and Death Immortal Sect in the vision; I know where the Alchemy Hall is," Yang Ji said. Explore new worlds at My Virtual Library Empire


    "I also saw some visions. Those who have scattered probably went to the Artifact Hall, while some went to the herb fields, and some went straight for the Immortal Veins. Some, having the same idea as you, my lord, I believe went to the Alchemy Hall," Yuan Hua observed the dispersing Red Dust Immortals and commented.


    "After all these years, it''s questionable whether there''s any Immortal Elixir left in the herb fields. If there is any, it was probably taken away by the Immortal Armored Army. As for Immortal Artifacts and Medicine Pills, I am more inclined toward the Medicine Pills, to enhance one''s own strength is the foundation. Let''s go to the Alchemy Hall and try our luck," Yang Ji remarked and took the lead, flying upward towards an Immortal Mountain.


    "My lord, isn''t the Alchemy Hall in the central area?" Yuan Hua asked, puzzled by the direction of Yang Ji''s flight.


    "The Alchemy Hall is in Immortal Flame Mountain. The entire mountain is a Pill Furnace, with an unquenchable Immortal Fire beneath it. The Life and Death Immortal Sect has been storing all the Medicine Pills refined over the years within the mountain''s body, warmed by the Immortal Fire, undamaged for millions of years," Yang Ji explained.


    "What about the Artifact Hall then?"


    "The Artifact Hall is not in the central area either, it''s on Armament Peak, a peak filled with divine weapons, somewhat similar to the Sword Peak of the Immortal Sword Sect in the Taichu World. Disciples who have just joined the Life and Death Immortal Sect will go to Armament Peak to find a weapon that is fated with them. The divine weapons on it are sentient and will choose their own masters. Some disciples, though weak, are recognized by powerful divine weapons."


    "However, after so many years, even the bones of the Quasi-Imperial Monarch have turned to flying ashes; those divine weapons must have decayed as well. Even if they hadn''t, I''m guessing they''d have been taken by the Immortal Armored Army, leaving nothing behind."


    "Let''s just hope that the Immortal Fire of Immortal Flame Mountain is not extinguished, and that there might be one or two Medicine Pills left preserved in the mountain."


    Hoping for such fortune, Yang Ji headed towards the Alchemy Hall.


    The trio flew towards Immortal Flame Mountain.


    Shortly after, an enormous Immortal Mountain, enshrouded and partly hidden in mist, appeared before the three of them.


    Immortal Flame Mountain could no longer simply be referred to as a mountain; it was more apt to call it a mountain range, with its undulating peaks resembling a dormant giant dragon, covered in clouds that billowed like surging ocean waves or towering breakers, a truly extraordinary spectacle.


    "Above these Immortal Mountains, the Immortal Qi is rich, concealing flashes of rainbow light inside; it''s quite extraordinary," Yuan Hua remarked.


    "The man has perished, but the Immortal Mountain still stands. A super Immortal Sect that had a Quasi-Imperial Monarch has thus disappeared into the river of time," Yang Ji commented with some emotion.


    "Man is not as eternal as the mountains; destiny is fleeting, and even the bones turn to ash after death," Yuan Hua said, with a complex expression on his face.


    "Sometimes, man simply cannot compare with these immortal objects. Immortal Mountains are not tainted by causality; they stand silently, possibly for tens of thousands of years. But humans are different; in this world, akin to a huge dye vat, how can anyone stay entirely pure and detached?" Yuan Hua slowly said.


    "Where there are interests, there will be strife!" Yang Ji shook his head, "Let''s go into the mountain; hopefully, we''ll find something."


    The trio parted the mist and plunged into the Immortal Mountain, feeling not a hint of heat, but rather a cool sensation instead.


    "My lord, you said Immortal Flame Mountain is an Alchemy Furnace, but why is there not the slightest bit of warmth? Could it be that the Immortal Fire has been extinguished?" Yuan Hua frowned.


    "The Immortal Flame Mountain of my memories is just like this, surrounded by mist without a gush of flame. I suspect it conceals the universe within. I know where the entrance is; let''s go down and have a look," Yang Ji took the lead and flew towards the base of the mountain.


    During the descent, they saw other Red Dust Immortals flying erratically through the mountains, clearly those who had seen fragments of the vision and knew of Immortal Flame Mountain''s existence, but did not know where the exact entrance was and were still searching.

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    Yang Ji led Huayuan and Yuan Hua straight to the southeast corner, where he saw two ancient stone gates standing open. Vines crawled over them, and they were also covered with spider-web-like cracks.


    The inside of the stone gates was pitch-black, with not a hint of light.


    "The gates are open, and there are ancient sword marks on them."


    "It must have been done by the Immortal Armored Army in the past, let''s go, let''s enter!"


    The three of them flew inside and, gradually, light appeared ahead. It was the Red Dust Immortal who had arrived earlier casting the Daylight Technique, illuminating the grand hall within.


    The grand hall was built against the mountain, taking the shape of a sphere.


    The upper half of the sphere supported the space where everyone was, while the lower half extended deep underground, forming a circular pit.


    The ceiling and the walls all around were gray-brown, covered in dust, and had lost their color.


    With the Daylight Technique lighting up the grand hall, what was revealed was a sense of decline and desolation.


    "The Immortal Fire has actually gone out!" Huayuan said in a deep voice, looking at the pit below.


    "Was the Immortal Fire originally in this circular pit?" Yuan Hua asked.


    "I saw a part of the memories from the senior Jian Wushuang. This circular pit used to contain the blazing Indestructible Immortal Flame; this vast pit was an Alchemy Furnace!"


    Yang Ji said, looking around, "Look, the circular walls of the hall are full of densely packed holes, like a hornet''s nest. This was originally where Medicine Pills were stored."


    "Why would the refined Medicine Pills be stored in the circular walls around? Isn''t it better to keep them nicely packed away?" Yuan Hua was somewhat puzzled.


    "There is naturally a reason for that," Yang Ji spoke, "The walls are connected to the mountain, and refined Medicine Pills placed within can be nourished by the Immortal Fire. They could be preserved for millions of years without any issues." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Moreover, the most important point is, this is a place for Alchemy. Year-round Pill Qi would swirl around ceaselessly. Those refined Medicine Pills stored around can absorb Pill Qi for Cultivation."


    "Back then, this place had countless Spirit-Communicating Immortal Pills, and Supreme Immortal Pills even took human form, moving to and fro. Such a scene was truly like something out of the legendary Pill Realm."


    "The scattered memories from the senior Jian Wushuang seem to indicate that those two Alchemy apprentices were transformed from Supreme Immortal Pills,"


    Yang Ji said with a smile.


    "What? So many Immortal Pills lived here before?" Yuan Hua was somewhat astonished.


    "Yes, in those days this entire Immortal Mountain was a place for storing Medicine Pills. The holes on the surface of the walls may seem limited, but inside the mountain is full of old Medicine Pill nests, just like an ant colony. It''s just a pity that all the Pill Holes were destroyed, clearly by the work of the Immortal Armored Army," Yang Ji said with a light sigh.


    "Then let''s cut open the Immortal Mountain to see if there are still any Medicine Pills inside." Yuan Hua said excitedly.


    "There are powerful Divine Restrictions inside the mountain¡ªimpossible to cut open, impossible to destroy!" Yang Ji shook his head, "Come on, let''s go down into the Alchemy Furnace first."


    With that, he jumped down, and upon seeing this, Huayuan and Yuan Hua also flew down.


    "Is that them? Come on, let''s go down and take a look," Ba Kui spotted Yang Ji and his companions and also led people down.


    "What are these black, lump-like things, even harder than rocks?" Glancing around, the Alchemy Furnace was full of things that looked like rocks. Yuan Hua kicked one with his foot and muttered.


    Yang Ji''s eyes lit up, saying, "These black, lump-like things resemble burned-out slag; this is Pill Essence!"


    "Pill Essence?"


    "Also known as Pill residue, the impurities that are removed during the process of Alchemy. After accumulating over days and months, it forms Pill treasures," Yang Ji explained.


    "Why is there so much of this Pill residue piled up? Why not clear it out? What were those Alchemists thinking?" Yuan Hua did not understand.


    "This is Pill Essence, a treasure condensed from the impurities of countless Spiritual Medicines, Divine Medicines, and Immortal Elixirs. Many Alchemists wish for a piece but cannot obtain it, and you''re thinking of throwing them out," Yang Ji said with a light chuckle.


    "What are they used for?" Yuan Hua still didn''t understand.


    "During Alchemy, this Pill Essence can automatically absorb the impurities in the medicinal liquid, and it can also improve the rate of pill formation. This is a treasure, but now they have all become fossils," Yang Ji said, looking at the Pill Essence with a sense of regret as he shook his head.


    "Heh, Pill Essence is a good thing. Fellow Daoist, would you like a piece? The one under your feet may have just been removed from some Immortal Elixir. Eating it, perhaps you could achieve eternal life!" Ba Kui came over with a laugh, joking around.


    "Fellow Daoist is right; this piece is indeed impurity removed from an Immortal Elixir," Yang Ji said with a slight smile, picking up a piece, "Although these Pill Essences have all turned into fossils, who knows what other uses they might have. Let''s take one back for study."


    Shush shush shush!


    Upon seeing his actions, in no time, everyone who had come down picked up a piece.


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    Especially Ba Kui, with his thief-like eyes, who was the quickest.


    Yang Ji watched this scene and couldn''t help a wry smile.


    As an alchemist, he wanted to take it back for research, but what were the others thinking?


    Shaking his head, he put away the Pill Essence.


    "Let''s go, let''s continue upward and see if there are any Medicine Pills remaining inside the mountain." Yang Ji intended to use the Golden Finger to take a careful look and gather information about the entire mountain, hoping to find an Immortal Pill. That would be ideal.


    "Let''s go, we''ll take a good look too." Ba Kui''s eyes twinkled, and he quickly flew out to follow.


    Watching the eagerness in Yang Ji''s eyes as he surveyed the mountain.


    Next to him, a Red Dust Immortal clad in an alchemy robe chuckled, "The entire mountain is covered with Divine Restriction; it''s inscrutable." With that, he took out a Spiritually-charged Medicine Pill, "I have a Supreme Dao Pill here, using pills to find pills, we are bound to make some discoveries!"


    He then let it go, and the Supreme Dao Pill, excitedly transforming into a slender True Dragon, darted straight towards the pill eyes, burrowing inside.


    Seeing this, Ba Kui frowned and said, "It seems there are still traces of Pill Qi inside, we just can''t sense it, but these Medicine Pills are extremely sensitive."


    With that, he also took out a Supreme Dao Pill, and sent it in to search for Medicine Pills.


    Others followed suit, each taking out their own Dao Pills and sending them into the pill eyes to search for Medicine Pills.


    For a moment, the sky was filled with Dao Pills whizzing and turning excitedly near the pill eyes.


    "Eh, Nan Long, your Medicine Pill dove into a pill eye, did it find something good?" Ba Kui suddenly said.


    "Hehe, I''m just worried it won''t come out once it goes in," Gui Xiao said with a low chuckle.


    "Gui Xiao, you needn''t worry about that. I''ve applied spells on my Medicine Pills, and they can return with a single command... Huh?" The Demon Race Red Dust Immortal Nan Long was speaking when his expression suddenly changed, "The spell I placed on the Medicine Pill has been broken? There''s something strange inside the pill eye!"


    "Something strange?" Immortal Clan Red Dust Immortal Qi Shan, seeing his own Medicine Pill also enter a pill eye, hurriedly said, "Nan Long, don''t joke around!"


    "I''m not joking, the spell really was broken!" Nan Long''s face darkened, his hands frantically gesturing, but the Medicine Pill didn''t reappear, his expression turning extremely ugly.


    "This is bad, I''ve lost control of my Medicine Pill." Qi Shan tried to recall his Medicine Pill, but even after casting the spell, it did not return.


    "Huh?" Upon seeing this, Ba Kui''s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly cast the spell to recall his own Medicine Pill.


    "You two old ghosts! Are you trying to play a joke on me?" Ba Kui''s face soured, wondering whether they were telling the truth or not.


    "Deceive you?" Nan Long and Qi Shan looked visibly unwell, not at all like they were lying.


    "This..." Seeing this, Ba Kui stealthily put away his Dao Pill.


    "Humph!" Nan Long harrumphed and instantaneously moved to strike the wall with his palm, but his effort vanished like a stone dropped into the ocean, causing no vibration and only dislodging a little dust.


    "Stop wasting effort. When I entered, I already struck these walls, and not even a stone fell. There is Divine Restriction within this mountain, this is a Sect''s sacred space. I wager even the Great Luo Immortal Sage couldn''t shake it," Qi Shan said, shaking his head.


    Boom! Boom! Boom!


    Unconvinced, Nan Long struck out with his palms repeatedly, yet the mountain remained unmovable as ever.


    "It seems there are no Medicine Pills here; your Medicine Pills probably got destroyed by the Divine Restriction. Looks like we''ve come here for nothing. I''ll go check the medicine garden. You continue to dig for Medicine Pills here," Ba Kui said, laughing gleefully.


    "Sage, have you made out anything?" Huayuan Sect looked at the utterly engrossed Yang Ji.


    "Yes!"


    "What have you found?"


    "Immortal Pills!" Yang Ji proclaimed with certainty.


    "Immortal¡­ Immortal Pills?" The Huayuan Sect Elders trembled with excitement, quickly lowering their voices and glancing around stealthily, fearing others might hear.


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    "Honored Master, is there really an Immortal Pill?" Yuan Hua suppressed his excitement and whispered in transmission.


    "There is, but it seems to be slumbering," Yang Ji, resting his chin on his hand, pondered how to extract it. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Kid Yang, what kind of Immortal Pill is inside?" the Rotted Wooden Box asked curiously.


    "The Great Luo Immortal Pill!" Yang Ji replied.


    "What? The legendary Great Luo Immortal Pill? Just one pill could turn someone into a Great Luo Immortal Sage on the spot?" Yuan Hua''s eyes bulged with excitement, emitting a blazing light akin to bursting flames.


    "Wow, there is really such an Immortal Pill in this world?" Yuan Hua exclaimed in surprise, his pupils shrinking.


    "Indeed! The Great Luo Immortal Pill is refined from the pure Immortal Qi and comprehended Laws of a Great Luo Immortal Sage. One pill ingested is equivalent to possessing all of a Great Luo Immortal Sage''s magical power and comprehended Dao Principles," Yang Ji explained.


    "A pill refined from a Great Luo Immortal Sage''s pure Immortal Qi and comprehended Dao Principles?" Yuan Hua was shocked. Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Exactly! However, such Immortal Pills are extremely difficult to refine, and the conditions are very stringent. First, the status of a Great Luo Immortal Sage is revered, and no one is willing to sacrifice themselves to refine this kind of Immortal Pill. Second, the refining process requires the Great Luo Immortal Sage to have no resistance, and willingly transform their comprehended Laws into Dao Fruits at the initial stage. Generally, only a Great Luo Immortal Sage on the verge of death, wishing to bless his juniors, would make such a fearless sacrifice," Yang Ji said.


    "If there are Great Luo Immortal Pills in this world, are there Quasi-Imperial Monarch Pills or Immortal King Pills?" Yuan Hua pondered aloud.


    "There might be Quasi-Imperial Monarch Pills, but probably no Immortal King Pills. After all, an Immortal King is an immortal and indestructible being, who has merged with the Great Dao. They can only be suppressed, not killed. Who could seize their Dao Fruits?" Yang Ji shook his head.


    "In that case, as you say, Master, the slumbering Immortal Pill hidden inside the mountain possesses the complete Immortal Dao Principles of a Great Luo Immortal Sage... wouldn''t that make it equivalent to a Great Luo Immortal Sage?" Yuan Hua''s eyes flickered, asking in a low voice.


    "An Immortal Pill of this caliber is indeed not much different from a Great Luo Immortal Sage," Yang Ji nodded.


    "Should we still consider it?" Yuan Hua retracted his neck in fright.


    "Honored Master, what do we do now?" Seeing that the place was deserted and all the Red Dust Immortals had left, Yuan Hua couldn''t help but ask.


    "We too shall leave, this Immortal Pill is not something we can touch for now. We will come back when there''s a chance!" Yang Ji contemplated.


    "Honored Master, where to now?"


    "To the Artifact Hall!"


    Three streaks of light shot across the sky as Yang Ji and the others flew out of Immortal Flame Mountain.


    ...


    Elsewhere.


    "Big Brother, no need to go to the Immortal Medicine Garden. There''s no Immortal Medicine there, not even a single Spiritual Medicine was left. Just a sword mark, a mighty sword mark spanning ten thousand miles that completely destroyed a vast swath of the Immortal Medicine Garden," suddenly, an approaching Red Dust Immortal of the Overlord Clan reported to Ba Kui.


    "Damn that Immortal Armored Army, they took all the Medicine Pills, and to think they destroyed the Immortal Medicine Garden as well. If I, the ancestor, come across them in the Immortal Realm, there''ll be no end to it with them!" Ba Kui was indignant and then said, "Let''s go check the treasure vault!"


    "Ancestor, on my way here I encountered Xuan Yu from the Xuan Clan. He just led his men out of the treasure vault looking all frowny; the place was left with only an empty hall and nothing remaining!"


    "Damn it, that Immortal Armored Army is like locusts, leaving nothing good for me, the ancestor. To which faction of the Immortal Realm do they belong, anyway? Should I find out, there will be no end to it with them!" Ba Kui scowled and said in a stern voice, "Let''s go to the Armament Peak!"


    "Ancestor, what should we do now?" Seeing Ba Kui leading people out of the Alchemy Hall, a member of the Immortal Clan turned to Qi Shan.


    "Let''s head to the Armament Peak, and also send a message to ask Immortal Xun and the others if they have found the Immortal Vein," Qi Shan said and led his men towards the Artifact Hall.


    Yang Ji and his companions were also heading towards Armament Peak.


    Armament Peak was a stand-alone mountain peak, immense and towering into the clouds, resembling a sky-piercing sword standing upon the earth, its pointed summit appearing to puncture the heavens.


    Arriving at Armament Peak, Yang Ji and his companions found peculiarly shaped rocks; the entire mountain lack trees and soil, consisting only of sharp and hard stones.


    From memory, all the divine weapons once upon the peak had vanished, leaving only densely packed slots behind.


    It was unknown whether the Life and Death Immortal Sect had taken away the divine weapons in advance, or if they had been taken by the Immortal Armored Army.


    Yang Ji and his companions had no way of knowing.


    Having circled the mountain and seeing only the holes where divine weapons were once placed, not a single weapon or even a broken hilt was in sight.


    The three simply flew down to the base of the mountain, where Yang Ji located a cave entrance according to the information displayed.


    "This is the entrance to the Artifact Hall, let''s go in and take a look," Yang Ji pointed to the cave entrance and said.


    Inside the cave was rather simple; apart from the stone path underfoot being smooth, both sides were still protruding rock walls of a dark color.


    Following the somewhat dim stone path inward, it soon opened up, revealing a spacious cavity to the trio''s eyes.


    Shhhh!


    Just then, the sound of slicing the air echoed, followed by sword energy terrifying enough to shock the heavens, coming from within.


    The trio''s expressions changed, and they hastily dodged, only realizing that the approaching wind was carrying the sword energy as it got closer.


    "Haha, got a scare, didn''t you? We too were startled when we first came here. These air currents contain terrifying Sword Qi, even a Red Dust Immortal would be half-dead after a single hit, truly alarming," Ba Kui''s laughter could be heard not far away; they too had found the cave.

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    "This place used to be where sacred weapons were forged, and the sharpness of the sacred weapons has long been deeply engraved within Armament Peak, creating a certain momentum. Now, Armament Peak, even without sacred weapons, is as formidable as if it still had them, so it''s normal for the ambience here to contain traces of Sword Qi," said Mu Hua of the Holy Race, speaking indifferently.


    "Fellow Daoist, did you find any treasures in the Alchemy Hall?" Mu Hua asked.


    "None, what about you?" Yang Ji turned to look at Mu Hua of the Holy Race.


    "We didn''t find anything either. We wanted to search the treasure hall, but it was completely empty. I heard from Ba Kui that not even a blade of grass was left in the Immortal Medicine Field," Mu Hua shook his head.


    "Right, did anyone find the Immortal Pulse?" Yang Ji suddenly remembered this vital detail. Immortal Stone Veins from the Immortal Realm were definitely extraordinary. The Rail Wooden Box once said that to activate that kind of Natural Formation capable of suppressing the Great Dao Principles, only Immortal Stone Veins would suffice. Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    If he had Immortal Stone Veins, then the "Natural Formation Patterns" engraved in his Inner World would shine brilliantly, capable of suppressing Golden Immortals at any time, rendering their Laws ineffective, and he could then destroy them with his bare hands.


    "They were found, and they are all Supreme Immortal Stone Veins, a total of ninety-one. Eighty-one immense Immortal Dragon Guardians, each stretched across the entire Life and Death Immortal Sect, contained unimaginable amounts of Supreme Immortal Stones."


    "But they can only be observed and not taken because there are super terrifying Divine Restrictions around them. As soon as the Laws of Death come into play, a Red Dust Immortal from the Yin Tribe perished completely upon contact, without even a chance to scream. After that, who would dare to touch it?" Mu Hua said with a lingering fear.


    "As expected!" Yang Ji nodded to himself. Whether it''s Spirit Stone Veins or Immortal Stone Veins, they are the foundation of a Sect, and such important resources will definitely be protected with restrictions.


    As soon as Mu Hua mentioned the Laws of Death, Yang Ji immediately thought of the predecessor who had comprehended the "Law of Life and Death."


    It must be him, the strongest of the Life and Death Immortal Sect, the master of Jian Wushuang, the Life and Death Swordsman!


    It must have been he who set up the restriction.


    A restriction set by such a person, afraid only a Quasi-Imperial Monarch would have the means to speak of breaking it.


    Ordinary people shouldn''t even think of touching it.


    What puzzled Yang Ji, though, was that while places like the Alchemy Hall, Immortal Medicine Garden, and the treasure hall were swept clean, why weren''t these eighty-one Supreme Immortal Stone Veins taken away?


    Was there no one among the forces that came who could dismantle such Divine Restrictions?


    That seems unlikely, as they were calling out the name of the "Life and Death Swordsman," clearly aware of his power, which should have been enough to contend with; from the destruction of the Life and Death Immortal Sect and the fall of Jian Wushuang, it''s evident that the Sect was defeated.


    If they were defeated, why then were the eighty-one Immortal Stone Veins not taken away?


    This question made Yang Ji frown, and he couldn''t figure it out.


    "Alas, with the strong Divine Restrictions guarding, it seems the Immortal Stone Veins can only be admired from a distance," Duan He sighed.


    "If they can''t be taken out, then so be it, the dense Immortal Qi here is suitable for exploiting, and it can be used anew for the Sect''s gateway," Mu Hua proposed.


    "By the way, those two old guys, Gui Xiao and Bei Mang, didn''t go to the treasure hall or the Alchemy Hall; they weren''t even seen in this Artifact Hall. Wandering between the peaks, they must have scavenged quite a few good things," Ba Kui looked around and said with a frown.


    "Thanks to your good fortune, Ba old ghost, we did find some good stuff," came two voices from outside the cave, belonging to Gui Xiao and Bei Mang, who were slowly walking in with their people.


    "What good stuff?" Ba Kui hurriedly craned his neck to ask.


    "Why should I tell you?" Gui Xiao glanced at him sideways.


    "Just some Spiritual Medicine and Spirit Trees, along with some other not-so-precious materials," Nan Long spoke slowly.


    "Brother Mu Hua, what''s the situation here? Did you see any sacred weapons?" At that moment, more Red Dust Immortals walked in.


    "The Immortal Fire used for refining hasn''t been extinguished, but no sacred weapons were seen!" Mu Hua replied.


    Yang Ji and the other two slowly moved forward, coming to the center of the Artifact Hall, standing beside Mu Hua. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Before them was a square pit, twenty zhang in length and width, filled with Red Flames Magma, a deep crimson and extremely viscous, with bubbles and flames rising from the surface and a very high temperature.


    In the middle of the magma was a long, rectangular mold, greyish in appearance.


    "This is the Smelting Pool. There are Formations inscribed inside this pool. Don''t be fooled by the surface temperature, it''s deceptively cool; the temperature inside is incredibly high, a thousand times more potent than the Nine Mysteries True Fire. It can melt a piece of Immortal Gold in the blink of an eye."


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    "Do you see that mold in the center? This is a treasure, capable of changing shape according to the thoughts of the refiner. Whatever shape you want it to take, it can take. In other words, it can transform according to your thoughts, creating the weapon style that you desire,"


    "As for the method of refining, it''s even simpler. You just need to throw the materials into the smelting pool to melt them down, then think of the weapon shape you want, and the mold in the middle will change by itself, absorbing the smelted material. After it cools down, the weapon is made."


    "No matter how difficult the material is to refine, just throw it in, and it will refine itself, saving millions of years of effort,"


    Mu Hua told Yang Ji and the others.


    "Is it really that magical? Let me try!" Bei Mang stepped forward, threw a few chunks of heavy iron into the pool, and soon saw the mold in the center change, turning into the shape of a dagger. The molten materials flowed in like water, absorbed by it, and in just a few breaths, a dagger was refined.


    Bei Mang reached out his hand and drew the dagger to him. As soon as he activated the Immortal Qi, it burst forth with endless sharpness.


    "Incredible, incredible, it was refined so easily. Just infuse it with Immortal Dao Principles and some special formations, and you can create a treasure," Bei Mang expressed his astonishment.


    "Indeed, this smelting pool is equivalent to having an Immortal Artifact Refiner. As long as there are materials, powerful Magical Treasures can be produced in batches," Mu Hua nodded and said.


    "Hehe, since that''s the case, I happen to have some nice materials right here. I might as well take the opportunity to refine a few treasure embryos ¨C it wouldn''t do to come here for nothing,"


    The crowd began to try their hands at it.


    They threw their refining materials into the smelting pool, and one by one, the artifact embryos were quickly produced.


    Suddenly, the aura of treasures filled the air, each Magical Treasure exuding an immensely strong presence.


    "When refining, integrate a wisp of Divine Sense and a drop of true blood. This way, you can more quickly cultivate the spirit of the Magical Treasure," Murong reminded everyone.


    "Indeed!" everyone nodded in agreement.


    "It''s a pity I don''t have any good materials on me, otherwise, I''d give it a try too," Yang Ji muttered to himself.


    Seeing everyone forging their weapons, those like Yang Ji who didn''t have high-quality materials could only start looking around the vicinity.


    Soon, there were shouts.


    "Be careful, there''s something strange here!"


    "Ah!"


    Sssssss!


    Everyone looked around and saw a streak of Sword Light suddenly emerge from the rock wall, transforming into a white rainbow that slashed towards a person nearby, instantly piercing through his chest and abdomen, splashing fresh blood.


    The white rainbow was incredibly agile, drawing several arcs in the air as it targeted another person.


    "What is this thing?"


    The crowd was stunned and quickly retreated.


    "Dare to hurt my people?" Ba Kui''s brows furrowed, he let out a fierce shout, and with a flick of his finger, he hit the Sword Light instantly. With a clanging sound, the Sword Light was knocked down. There was a "clang" as the sound of a heavy object hitting the ground suddenly rang out.


    Ba Kui instantly teleported over, narrowed his eyes when he approached, and saw that what fell was a piece of metal covered with rust. Although it was almost decayed, it just unleashed a terrifying sword gleam, injuring a Red Dust Immortal.


    "What is this?" A group of Red Dust Immortals teleported over, staring at it.


    "This seems to be a corroded section of a sword body. Could it be the remains of an Immortal Artifact that broke in the past? If even the remnants are so powerful, had it not decayed, it surely would have been an unimaginable divine weapon," Nan Long conjectured.


    "It''s a treasure after all. Why is there only a section? Where did all the divine weapons that filled this peak in the past go?" Ba Kui was overjoyed and quickly took control of it, scrutinizing it nonstop.


    Suddenly he pointed at it fiercely, sizzling! Sparks burst forth in a series, shaking off the rust on the outside, revealing the silver-white sharpness of the sword body.


    "How tough this is! What material is it made of? The legendary Immortal Gold? Or Black Gold? Or maybe Green Gold?" Ba Kui held it adoringly, his eyes shining brightly.


    "This is... Great Dao Immortal Gold, the exact material used by Immortal Elders. If an Immortal Elder could absorb this and reforge, his broken body would definitely be greatly restored," Yang Ji was shaken and couldn''t help but get excited.