Yellow Court Daoist

"Given this,"

"I can quickly master more Postnatal Scattered Characters through the 'Derivation Technique·Enlightenment' in the game."

"In reality, I'll reap the benefits without lifting a finger."

"Though I merely imitate and draw the characters, still, they attract and condense nature's spiritual energy. Despite being Postnatal Scattered Characters, the condensation process boosts my True Yuan with Divine Speed. And once condensed, these characters significantly fortify my Divine Soul."

"Next, before reaching the Gathering Law Realm, my cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds."

Lu Qingfeng's face glowed brighter with a smile.

Steady progress in the game leads to accumulated wealth.

Now is the time to enjoy the fruits of my labor and make vigorous progress in reality.

"Provided I find enough Postnatal Scattered Characters in the game, I could master four hundred characters in two thousand years."

With increased cultivation and a strengthening Divine Soul, I might even surpass that number.

And in reality—

"Twenty years."

"I will be able to master four hundred Postnatal Scattered Characters, or even more!"

Lu Qingfeng's face revealed an unhidden smile.

With this,

Cultivation will become much easier from now on.

Feeling the Postnatal Scattered Characters' spirit light shining and purifying in my sea of knowledge, my Divine Soul is constantly growing. Following this trend, I will drastically reduce my need for resources like Spirit Pills for enhancing the Divine Soul or Spiritual Objects like the Soul Swinging Stone.

In the game, it took me a mere hundred and twenty years at the fastest to step across the Void Core Realm. Now, in reality, I can even break this record.

"And that's just one Scattered Character."

"If there are four hundred Postnatal Scattered Characters, or Innate Scattered Characters, Jade characters—"

With that thought,

Lu Qingfeng's eyes suddenly shone bright.

"No rush, no rush."

"Postnatal Scattered Characters aren't easily obtained in the game, and Innate Scattered Characters and Jade characters are extremely precious. Perhaps even my father-in-law doesn't possess them."

To become a Jiedan True Man overnight is indeed exciting, even for someone as composed as Lu Qingfeng.

I calm myself and gaze towards the south.

"Condensing Postnatal Scattered Characters won't be quiet."

"Xuanyuan Water Realm is too crowded and bustling. Illusion Wave Sea is more suitable for my cultivation."

Leaving the Xuanyuan Sect was also for better cultivation.

The Magic Gates and Lifespan Extension Pills left behind are but a modest token of appreciation for the all-around protection provided by the Xuanyuan Sect over the years.

To Lu Qingfeng, whether it's Super-level Techniques or Side Door Level Skills, they are in endless supply.

But for the Xuanyuan Sect—

Side Door Level Skills with the potential to aim for the Mahayana True Immortal Realm could guide the Xuanyuan Sect's True Men along their journey. And the two volumes of Side Door Level Skills Lu Qingfeng left behind align well with the sect's own Xuanyuan Secret Record, making them not so difficult to transition into.

Choosing one to cultivate, I can't guarantee a Primordial Spirit, but producing several Golden Core Experts should pose no issue.

Given time,

the Xuanyuan Sect could attain the status of the Annihilation Divine Sect and Feiyan Pavilion. And it's doubtful whether those two sects even possess Side Door Level Skills, let alone of any notable quality.

Otherwise, having dominated the Xia Guang Domain for so long, they wouldn't have struggled to cultivate even a single Primordial Spirit True One.

As for Super-level Techniques,

the Annihilation Divine Sect possesses the Annihilation Divine Eye, while Feiyan Pavilion doesn't appear to have one.

"Low-profile development."

"With Xuanyuan, White Bone, and Heavenly Travel Realms as foundations, the Xuanyuan Sect has great potential."

Lu Qingfeng is deeply grateful to the Xuanyuan Sect, and particularly to Gu Bu Yan.

I impart these gifts casually.

If they can propel the Xuanyuan Sect's rise, so much the better.

And in the Fierce Nether Domain—

"Biyang Lake Territory is divided into nine domains, with the Fierce Nether Domain the most chaotic. Filled with a mix of every sort, it's indeed a good place to hide."

Within the Xuanyuan Sect,

Green Light Peak's leader, Jiang Yan, and Demon Suppressing Peak's leader, Weng Shaoqing left the Xuanyuan Realm for the Fierce Nether Domain.

True Disciples like Zhou Su, Xiang Chao, and Yan Pingshu followed suit.

Although dangerous, it's an excellent place for cultivation and trials.

However,

"Before reaching the Gathering Law Realm, I'm not short on cultivation resources."

"There's no need for trouble."

Originally, even with the game experience, progressing from Spirit Void Fusion to Void Core and then to Solid Pill Perfection to ascend to the Gathering Law Realm would take three to five hundred years.

Even so,

Lu Qingfeng had made up his mind to stay in Xuanyuan Realm.

Let alone now, with the help of Postnatal Scattered Characters increasing his cultivation pace, it might not even take a hundred years to reach the Gathering Law Realm. He definitely wasn't going to run around outside causing a fuss.

"But,"

"It's time to take care of some unfinished business right at my doorstep without going far."

Lu Qingfeng stood up.

His gaze landed to the north; his figure swayed and transformed instantly.

…

White Bone Realm.

Yunyan Mountain.

This place was once the stronghold of the White Bone Demon Sect, the dominator of the White Bone Realm. Now, however, it appeared somewhat deserted. The mountain gate was tightly shut; cultivators outside of the White Bone Demon Sect didn't dare to approach, and its disciples didn't dare to leave.

Even the Jiedan True Men only dared to venture out in groups.

All of this

Was because of one person—

"Changqing, you damned cur!"

"Why do you persistently harass my White Bone Sect?!"

"With his strength, he can clearly seek opportunities in the north or east to improve further. Why waste time like this? Doesn't he fear that it will delay his own cultivation?"

Among the four protectors of the White Bone Demon Sect, Han Ji had already perished at the hands of the Changqing Daoist, leaving only three. The one now speaking up was Yun Che, the highest-ranking among them.

With thick brows and large eyes, he was extremely angry, his brows inverted with fury.

The frustration of being blocked inside their own mountain gate by Changqing Daoist was immense. Yun Che and the others used to stride unopposed across realms and intimidate the Three Realms. Now, the contrast is stark, and their agitation is all the more intense.

At the head of the table, the visage of Master Huan You, the Sect Master of the White Bone Demon Sect, had also become somewhat unsightly. His gaze fell upon one of the two great Heavenly Kings, the Soul-locking Heavenly King, "Junior brother had predicted earlier that Changqing Daoist wouldn't stay in the White Bone Realm for too long. Yet, since the first time Changqing Daoist appeared in the White Bone Realm until now, a full fifty-two years have passed. Two months ago, he was still cursing at our sect gate, showing no intention of leaving."

Master Huan You was also filled with irritation.

This Changqing Daoist had appeared out of nowhere, and his elusive nature could have been overlooked if not for his formidable cultivation, which made the whole White Bone Demon Sect cower. Even with all the Golden Core Experts of the sect coming forth, while they could protect themselves, they failed to detain the enemy.

Such a situation.

Was extremely passive.

If they were to abandon the Yunyan Mountain and the White Bone Realm, which were their foundations, and the True Men banded together and left, Changqing Daoist indeed would have no way of handling them. But after years of accumulation, no one was willing to give up so easily.

Resulting in a stalemate that lasted more than thirty years.

Falling into an awkward situation.

Seeing that Master Huan You had an intent to blame others, the Soul-locking Heavenly King hurriedly spoke up, "It's truly beyond common sense for Changqing Daoist to linger and not leave, junior brother also did not anticipate this."

When Feng Boping, one of the Three Guardians, saw the mood, he chimed in from the side, "The only one among the Three Realms who might be able to deal with that dog-thief Changqing, is that person from the Illusion Wave Sea. Unfortunately, he's even more mysterious than the dog-thief Changqing, rarely showing himself except for that one time with the Annihilation Divine Sect. Otherwise, if he could be persuaded to take action, our crisis in the White Bone Demon Sect would surely be resolved."

Upon these words.

Everyone couldn't help but cast their gazes towards the south, their expressions complex.

At this moment.

A voice echoed through the discussion hall, bursting out of thin air—

"With such worried faces, I wonder if you'd be willing to make a deal with me?"

...

"Who goes there?!"

Yun Che and the others bellowed sternly, each turning into tunneling light as they rushed towards the sect gate.

And there.

Outside the sect gate, a middle-aged Daoist with a ruddy complexion and large ears, wearing a brilliant smile, stood on the ground, beaming at the angry True Men from the White Bone Demon Sect who arrived.

"I am Light Boat Daoist, pleased to meet my Fellow Daoists."

The portly Daoist, who called himself 'Light Boat,' swept his horsetail whisk and chuckled towards Master Huan You and the others.

"Light Boat?"

Master Huan You's eyes narrowed. He saw that this Light Boat Daoist had an aura deep and unfathomable like an abyss; unlike Changqing Daoist who concealed himself, he seemed quite open and honest. Despite his smiling demeanor, there was an eerie and oppressive aura about him.

"Golden Core!"

"Or perhaps even stronger!"

Not only was Master Huan You able to discern this, but so too did the other True Men of the White Bone Demon Sect, their anger and intention to kill receding as they fell silent—

With Changqing Daoist still not dealt with, it would not be wise to make another formidable enemy at this point.

"I am Huan You."

"I do not know what brings Fellow Daoist Light Boat to Yunyan Mountain, what business do you have?"

Master Huan You asked Light Boat Daoist, his thoughts flickering, yet a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes.

"A deal."

"I will help you take care of that Changqingzi, and in return, you must do me a little favor. How does that sound?"

The Daoist Light Boat's cheeks wobbled with fat, resembling a butcher rather than a revered master, but he had a sense of deep unfathomable power about him that commanded respect.

Members of the White Bone Demon Sect dared not take him lightly.

Hearing his proposal.

Their eyes widened slightly in surprise and delight. If this man could truly eliminate the threat of Changqingzi for them, it would be the best possible outcome.

But they wondered—

"What can we help Fellow Daoist Light Boat with?" Master Huan You inquired.

If it was an unreasonable request, they might as well maintain the status quo.

"Fellow Daoist, rest assured, it's just a small favor, and I will not force it upon you." Light Boat Daoist clearly did not wish to reveal it at this moment.

Master Huan You frowned internally and pondered briefly.

"Sect Master."

"We might as well agree for now. As long as we can slay Changqingzi, at worst, we're simply replacing him with a new enemy."

The Soul-locking Heavenly King advised him telepathically.

Master Huan You decided, nodding towards Light Boat Daoist, "We, the White Bone Sect, will accept your terms, but with Changqingzi lurking, we must eliminate him first to avoid unexpected complications."

He wanted Light Boat Daoist to help the White Bone Demon Sect kill Changqingzi first.

"Easy to say, easy to do."

"Have one of your Fellow Daoists lead Changqingzi out. Then I shall take action and slay him."

Light Boat Daoist said casually, as if it were a simple task.

"Good!"

"Then have the junior brother take a trip out there. With your great strength, even if you encounter Changqingzi, you should be able to hold out for a little while."

Master Huan You looked towards the Soul-locking Heavenly King.

"As you wish."

The Soul-locking Heavenly King bowed and rushed out towards Yunyan Mountain.

Light Boat Daoist glanced once, not in a hurry to follow.

"That Changqingzi has extraordinary command of Thunder Skill, and his evasion techniques are among the world's rarest, Fellow Daoist should take caution. If the plan fails and he escapes, it will be difficult to kill him the next time."

Master Huan You warned.

"Fellow Daoist, have no worries."

Light Boat Daoist laughed heartily, "In all my years, I have never seen a Jiedan True Man escape from my hands."

His tone was indeed grand.

Master Huan You listened, half believing, half doubting, and waited quietly for Changqingzi to appear.

...

"What arrogance!"

No sooner had Light Boat Daoist's words fallen than a thunderous roar burst beside their ears, as if it were actual thunder, causing heads to buzz.

Boom!

A resonant boom thundered.

Upon looking, they saw the Soul-locking Heavenly King, who had left just moments ago, flying backwards wreathed in thunder. His face was filled with terror, and unable to make a sound, his eyes bulging as he suddenly exploded in mid-air, his flesh and blood splattering across the entirety of Yunyan Mountain.

Boom rumble!

Appalling thunder ravaged the clear skies.

Everyone, including Light Boat Daoist, was stunned by the sight.

The next moment.

A Daoist in a Profound Green Daoist Robe emerged, his features resolute and handsome, his long hair tied casually behind his head.

A purple-golden cymbal hung at his waist, and his right hand toyed with green and red double beads.

He strode forward confidently.