Yellow Court Daoist

"The matter is generally as follows."

"The disciple thinks that the reason Changqing Daoist went to the Illusion Wave Sea is to guard the tree and wait for the hare. There are Blue Gold Trees in the Illusion Wave Sea which produce Blue Gold Pure Liquid. Fiery Fire Wanderer originally chose that place for cultivation because of the immense benefits contained there. It's unlikely that he would easily give it up. By waiting in the Illusion Wave Sea, Fiery Fire Wanderer will eventually come knocking."

"As for sending those from the Annihilation Divine Sect such as Fei Yi and Dong Xu to the Illusion Wave Sea, firstly, those five indeed acted somewhat excessively, making the upright Changqing Daoist unable to stand by and watch, but he also considers the face of our Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Mountain and does not wish to take action himself, hence he plans to discipline them by keeping them close. Secondly, he is also likely concerned about potential retaliation from Fiery Fire Wanderer and aims to protect their lives."

Jing Zhan spoke in front of a Daoist, recounting everything he had learned and his own speculations.

Before him.

This Daoist looked rather peculiar, with a green face and long beard, dressed in green clothes, his head as long as a goat's.

His aura flickered unpredictably, making him hard to grasp and see through.

Referred to by Jing Zhan as 'Ancestor Master,' his appearance was also strange.

This person was one of the two Primordial Spirit Ancestor Masters of the Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Mountain, 'Bing Yi Daoist.'

Primordial Spirit is difficult to cultivate.

A character like Bing Yi Daoist, even within the vast expanse of Three Mountains and Nine Waters, held quite a reputation. He is not like Fiery Fire Wanderer, Changqing Daoist, or Lu Qingfeng, who are only mildly famous within the realms of Three Realms and Xia Guang Domain, not to mention the broader extent of Biyang Lake or the boundless Three Mountains and Nine Waters.

Of course.

After the recent battle outside the Annihilation Divine Sect's Impermanence Island, where Fiery Fire Wanderer and Changqing Daoist displayed their Primordial Spirit combat abilities, their names would certainly spread, at least throughout the whole of Biyang Lake.

Outside Biyang Lake.

The major forces are bound to also become aware of their exploits.

Having heard Jing Zhan's words, Bing Yi Daoist surveyed him and spoke loudly, "You seem to hold this Daoist in high esteem."

To other people, Changqing Daoist going to Illusion Wave Sea would surely be for the Blue Gold Trees within, but Jing Zhan thinks it was to guard the tree to deal with Fiery Fire Wanderer.

Changqing Daoist sent five Golden Cores from the Annihilation Divine Sect to Fiery Fire Island to follow orders, others might think it was to have capable people under his command and also to prepare for taking over the Annihilation Divine Sect in the future, but Jing Zhan thinks it was to protect them.

This is more than just admiration.

Upon hearing this, Jing Zhan hurriedly said, "Disciple speaks too much!"

He bowed his head, not daring to speak anymore.

Bing Yi Daoist did not pay further attention, stroking his chin beard pensively before questioning Jing Zhan, "Have you discovered the origins of this Daoist?"

"Not yet."

"When Changqing Daoist first appeared, he was in the White Bone Realm. At that time, those from White Bone, Heavenly Travel, and Xuanyuan Three Realms all thought he came to seek revenge against the White Bone Demon Sect. But now, it seems he knew of Fiery Fire Wanderer's terror and purposely restrained him."

Jing Zhan said, taking out a page from the golden books and presenting it, "This is what the disciple has investigated, all the information regarding Changqing Daoist."

Bing Yi Daoist accepted it and looked over it.

After a while, he raised his head, "It seems highly likely that he is a lone individual. If so, this poor Daoist will meet him. With the Fiery Fire Wanderer's resurgence of 'Five-Colored Divine Light', it's undoubtedly linked to that Yellow Robe True Man from the immortal mansion on Yv Mountain. Green Wood Valley would definitely come to inquire about Changqing Daoist once they find out. The Primordial Spirit Practitioners of Biyang Lake can't let Yellow Maple Gorge get ahead."

As soon as he finished speaking, Bing Yi Daoist disappeared from the cloudscape.

Leaving Jing Zhan alone in the sky, his face showing a faint hint of joy.

...

Illusion Wave Sea.

Fiery Fire Island.

Lu Qingfeng, dressed in a Profound Green Daoist Robe, sat cross-legged in cultivation.

Lu Qingfeng returned, met with Qingshan, Qingyu, and others, gathered for half a month, then returned to Fiery Fire Island.

However, previously as 'Fiery Fire Wanderer,' this time he appeared as 'Changqing Daoist,' forcefully breaking formations and taking over Fiery Fire Island.

Sealing off all sides, heedless of outside affairs.

Beneath Fiery Fire Island, there are three thousand Spirit Eye Trees.

Although Lu Qingfeng has temporarily abandoned the identity of 'Fiery Fire Wanderer,' the Spirit Eye Trees remain his primary source for Spirit Stones and various materials, indispensable to relinquish.

To the outside world.

It is he, 'Changqing Daoist,' who has driven away the 'Fiery Fire Wanderer' and rightfully occupied Fiery Fire Island. No one would think otherwise, let alone realize that Changqing Daoist and Fiery Fire Wanderer are, in fact, the same person.

With eyes closed in meditation.

The 'Luofu Sword Scripture', 'Yellow Robe True Skill', 'Five Thunder Heart Sutra', and the 'Twelve Heavenly Demon God Skill' had long been fused into one.

Now, Lu Qingfeng's cultivation focused solely on the single 'Twelve Heavenly Demon God Skill.'

Fusing cultivation techniques of the same level.

The Supreme Level 'Twelve Heavenly Demon God Skill' held even deeper mysteries.

During cultivation, True Yuan circulated within his body, carefully savoring the profound and subtle mysteries of the technique, deep insights flooding his mind. Postnatal Scattered Characters and even Innate Scattered Characters shone brightly in his sea of consciousness, illuminating and strengthening his Divine Soul, also continuously enhancing Lu Qingfeng's cultivation and his understanding and contemplation of the Cultivation Technique.

Whirl!

The thick and peerless True Yuan flowed through his meridians, devouring the heavenly Spiritual Energy, refining it into True Yuan, cycling over and over.

Eventually settling in the Dantian, the True Yuan grew once more. Although the growth was imperceptible to the naked eye, Lu Qingfeng could feel every iota of improvement.

Time passed.

Twelve Venerable Dutian Demon Gods sat in meditation within the Dantian.

Although the actual manifestation of the other eight Demon Gods, which should have appeared during the Solid Pill Realm, were visualized by Lu Qingfeng as his Dao ability and Cultivation Technique improved, they materialized early in the Void Core Realm.

The collective thoughts of the Twelve Heavenly Demon Gods rapidly enhanced Lu Qingfeng's Divine Soul.

The Demon Gods within Lu Qingfeng's body tempered True Yuan and devoured Spiritual Energy, accelerating the advancement of Lu Qingfeng's cultivation level.

It had been just over eleven years since Lu Qingfeng ascended to Core Formation, and he was already swiftly progressing towards the middle phase of the Void Core Realm, faster than any previous lifetime in the game.

Among the twelve Venerable Demon Gods.

Zhu Rong Demon God, with a beast's head and a human body, dressed in red scales, with Fire Snakes through his ears and standing on a Fire Dragon; his entire being aflame. Around him, twelve Dutian Fierce Fire Divine Banners swirled, corresponding with his aura, continually refining them.

Qiang Liang, the Demon God, had a snake in his mouth and one in his hand, a tiger-headed human body, and four hooves as feet. His long arms were surrounded by thunder. Around him, 129,600 Nine Strategies Xuanhao Talismans circled, resonating with his aura, continuously refining.

Gonggong, the Demon God, had a python-headed human body, dressed in black scales, standing on a black dragon, with a green python coiling around his hand, his entire body surrounded by water waves. Beneath his feet stood the 'Dragon Whale Mountain', and next to it a 'Dragon Transformation Pond', resonating with his aura, continuously refining.

Ju Mang, the Demon God…

Ru Shou, the Demon God…

Tian Wu, the Demon God…

…

Twelve Venerable Demon Gods, each refining one or several Magic Artifacts, nurturing them with their mana, purifying with the thoughts of the All Heavens Demon Gods, with Lu Qingfeng presiding over them, enacting layer upon layer of Law Prohibitions.

The Magic Artifacts grew continually.

Their might became ever more formidable.

If a cultivator were to enter the Dantian of Lu Qingfeng, they would see endless brilliance filled with dozens of Magic Artifacts, shining brightly against each other, even awing Primordial Spirit Practitioners to stupor.

"Using the 'Twelve Heavenly Demon God Skill' as the main Cultivation Technique indeed was a wise choice."

Lu Qingfeng revealed a faint smile.

With other techniques, though manageable to refine numerous Magic Artifacts, achieving such ease and leisure would be difficult.

Moreover, each of the Twelve Venerable Dutian Demon Gods had distinct attributes, all with their own ingenious uses.

It also helped Lu Qingfeng in his disguise.

Simultaneously cultivating and refining Magic Artifacts.

Only streams of aura stirred within the cavern, with the sound of howling Spiritual Energy echoing.

After an unknown duration.

Lu Qingfeng slowly opened his eyes, looking towards the sky, his lips curling into a slight grin, "They have finally arrived."

…

"I always heard that Changqing Daoist was beyond compare, and seeing today, he indeed proves extraordinary."

Within the cavern.

Lu Qingfeng and Bing Yi Daoist were seated opposite each other.

The bearded Bing Yi Daoist laughed heartily towards Lu Qingfeng.

"Bing Yi Fellow Daoist flatters me."

Lu Qingfeng replied with a mild smile, neither servile nor overbearing. He had defeated four Golden Cores of the Annihilation Divine Sect, capturing their Divine Souls. Under severe interrogation, he also learned about the general situation around Three Mountains and Nine Waters.

Among them, Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Mountain by Biyang Lake was most clear.

"Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Mountain has two Primordial Spirit Practitioners."

"Guyue Daoist, whose magical power touches creation, devoted to deep cultivation, seldom cares for mundane affairs."

"Bing Yi Daoist, who walks both within and without, manages the Immortal Mountain."

Lu Qingfeng thought over this silently, showing nothing on his face, just quietly observing Bing Yi Daoist before him.

Bing Yi Daoist maintained a neutral expression, his aura hidden, casually mentioned, "Before coming here, I heard that Fellow Daoist used to be free as clouds and wild cranes."

"Indeed."

"A loner, yet appreciating grand landscapes, enjoying both grudges and favors."

Lu Qingfeng nodded.

Unexpectedly appearing in the White Bone Realm with this identity, yet not in vain.

Three Mountains and Nine Waters is vast, with countless cultivators of unknown origins.

Nothing could be more normal.

"Truly carefree."

Bing Yi Daoist smiled lightly, looking at Lu Qingfeng, "But we, as Primordial Spirit Practitioners, need countless cultivation resources. Not to mention others, just the Primordial Yang Pill alone, which is top-notch and rare, can only be refined by a Seventh Order Alchemist, the key ingredients tightly controlled by the great sects of Immortal Sects. Furthermore, there are Heart Nourishing Pills, Quenching God Pills, all difficult to find. Besides Spirit Pills, there are various cultivation secret realms, heritages…"

Bing Yi Daoist looked at Lu Qingfeng, his voice serious, "I am straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush. If you are willing to join our Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Mountain, although losing a bit of freedom, our sect will freely allow access to all cultivation secret realms, and various cultivation elixirs will also not be lacking."

Such recruitment.

Although direct, was indeed blunt and straightforward.

The chips were all laid out clearly.

"Primordial Spirit Level cultivation resources are not only what I need, but also for Qingyu and Qing Peak later."

"One must deal with the major forces in Three Mountains and Nine Waters."

"Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Mountain is the best entry point."

Things change at different levels; the people you meet and the problems you face are all different.

Although Lu Qingfeng's cultivation base was currently only in the Void Core Realm, his strength was comparable to a Primordial Spirit, and he could already start to prepare for collecting Primordial Spirit Level cultivation resources.

Such matters are better sorted sooner rather than later.

Seeing the directness of Bing Yi Daoist from Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Mountain did indeed cause Lu Qingfeng to feel somewhat favorable. But nothing falls from the sky without reason; to gain something, one must give something in return.

"Cultivation secret realms."

"Cultivation elixirs."

"I would naturally desire these, and recently I indeed have thoughts on joining an Immortal Sect. But I'd like to know, if I agree, what would I need to do for your sect?"

Since Bing Yi Daoist was straightforward, Lu Qingfeng was also not roundabout.

Coincidentally he too didn't like wasting time with words.