《Parasite (Gu) Breeding Longveity Path: Starting from the love-enamored Gu》 Chapter 369 - 254 - Master Peach Blossoms Charm, Who Among Men Invites Women to Meet Late at Night_5 But eating sea clan beasts was a relatively easy task nonetheless. After all, they didn''t belong to the same species. Monsters eat humans, and humans eat monsters. It''s just the natural law. Honestly speaking, with the increase in his Dragon Elephant Gu cultivation, the demand for blood and energy was also getting larger. Ordinary beasts'' blood and energy were no longer enough for it. Only Foundation Establishment or higher-level beasts could satisfy its needs. Fortunately, this sea area, though lacking other things, had plenty of sea beasts, with food never in short. "If only I could consume a couple of Nascent Soul Level beasts." "I wonder how much energy a Nascent Soul Level beast''s flesh and blood could contain." Zhou Sui was quite excited. However, he also knew that killing a Nascent Soul Level beast was tremendously difficult. Beasts of this level were few in number, incredibly powerful, and often the leaders of a major clan. One wouldn''t be able to kill them easily. But already having the corpses of five Golden Core sea demons was rather good. Enough for him to feed on for quite some time and meet his daily needs. Whoosh! With this thought, he waved his hand and immediately collected the five Golden Core sea demon corpses. He would later let another clone send all these treasures back to the Immortal Mist Sect. "What a pity, the Dream Soul Gu isn''t here, otherwise I could use Soul Search to know Heisha Palace''s and Sea Clan''s plan." The clone Zhou Sui felt a little regretful. After all, the Dream Soul Gu was still with the original body and not here on Giant Deer Island. Without the power of Dream Soul Gu, it would be hard to consume the enemy''s soul for Soul Searching. Ordinary Soul Searching wasn''t very useful, as most of the retrieved memories were fragmented. "Forget it, I should first inform Master Peach Blossom about this." "There must be more than just these Golden Core cultivators invading Giant Deer Island." "There must be more Sea Clan cultivators and Heisha Palace cultivators invading the island." Zhou Sui felt a sense of impending danger. If Giant Deer Island really fell, the second line of defense of the Wuji Alliance would be ruined, a huge gap would be made, and all the islands in the second island chain would be taken over by the Sea Clan. As a member of the Wuji Alliance his mission was to protect the Wuji Alliance. If he had the power, he wouldn''t want the Wuji Alliance to be destroyed by the Sea Clan. Honestly, he didn''t want to flee anymore either. If he went somewhere else, it wasn''t guaranteed that he would find a fourth-stage top-tier Spirit Vein. So, under any circumstances, he must stop the Sea Clan''s and Heisha Palace''s plans. He absolutely cannot let them succeed. "Right, I still have several clones." "Let him disguise as my original body and contact Master Peach Blossom directly." Zhou Sui brushed his chin. After all, the clone who went to Giant Deer Island wasn''t the only one. There were thirty others hiding in different places. Because as a human, one always needs to have backup plans. If something happened to one of his clones, the others could take over. That is the stand-in trick. At this thought, he used the Peach Blossom Island''s token to contact Master Peach Blossom. ........ At this point in time, a residence on Giant Deer Island. This was the residence of Nascent Soul cultivator Master Peach Blossom, where a variety of peach blossoms had been planted all around. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What? This man wants to come to my residence?" Master Peach Blossom was originally planning to cultivate, to inhale and exhale nature''s spiritual energy. As a Nascent Soul cultivator, she still needed to practice day and night to constantly enhance her Mana. She detected Zhou Sui''s message on her token almost immediately. Her absolutely gorgeous face showed a slightly panicked look. She didn''t expect this man to approach her so late. He said he was outside her residence and planning to meet her. This was somehow daring. It''s always improper for a man and woman to be alone together, especially during late-night meetings. Wouldn''t anyone find it unusual? Where in the world does a man invite a woman for a night meeting?! Unless both parties were engaged in an improper relationship. This shameless man! Was he taking advantage of their slightly good relationship to advance further?! A small Golden Core male cultivator dared to be so bold with a Nascent Soul female cultivator, even having ulterior motives?! If this man dares to do anything to her, she must teach him a lesson. She was a person of high status, beautiful as an angel, not something this man could covet. If the other party kneeled on the ground, begging repeatedly, she was not unkind to give this man a chance to pursue her. "Wait, he has serious business to discuss by coming to my residence?" "The Sea Clan and Heisha Palace silently invaded Giant Deer Island, planning to destroy the Teleportation Array?!" "Hehe, I knew it, this man never visits without a reason. As expected, he came for business." "What if there is no business, can''t he come to find me?" Master Peach Blossom was both angry and annoyed. Knowing that Zhou Sui was there for business, she was even more furious for some reason. She simply wanted to capture this man and beat him up. If he had business, he found her, if not, he ignored her. Making her seem like a tool. What did he take her, Master Peach Blossom for, a woman to be used at will?! But she also knew that now wasn''t the time to show her female temper. After all, this issue was indeed of utmost importance. If this was not handled properly, it might lead to significant losses for the Wuji Alliance. "Come in. I will instruct my maid to let you into the mansion." Master Peach Blossom took a deep breath, steadied her emotions, and then contacted through the token. A moment later, under the lead of the maidservant, Zhou Sui effortlessly came from the outside of the mansion and found himself in the Master Peach Blossom''s meditation chamber. "Master Peach Blossom." Zhou Sui greeted Master Peach Blossom. At this moment, Master Peach Blossom was wearing a pink sheer skirt. Her black, shiny hair was draped down. The outfit brought out her stunning curves. Her beautiful eyes were glittering like stars. Her absolutely gorgeous face was a mixture of anger and coyness, akin to a woman looking at a heartbreaker. Just like a wife who had been cold-shouldered for years and was left alone in the bridal chamber. She didn''t seem to use any charm technique, but it had such a tremoring effect on the mind. One would hate if they couldn''t surrender under her dress. This was the charm of a goddess-like woman, with her many graceful demeanors. Even though Zhou Sui had several equally bewitching Dao companions, Master Peach Blossom was definitely the most special one. "Damn, what''s wrong with this woman?" "Why does it feel like I''ve been bewitched?" Zhou Sui was a bit startled. He felt like the moment he saw this woman, he wanted nothing more than to be her humble servant. This was a man''s instinct, impossible to suppress. Chapter 1 - 1: This is the Cultivation World_1 "I am a female, 18 years old, 165cm tall, a martial heroine looking to find a cultivator husband." "A 30-year-old mature female cultivator, due to my advancing years, I only wish to find a mature male cultivator to spend the rest of my life with." "A young female cultivator here, I like being controlled by powerful cultivators." "Having heard that cultivators are powerful, I am a traditional woman, willing to be submissive." "Cultivator big brother, I have been in business for many years with abundant family wealth, and long for a house full of children." In front of Hundred Flowers Tower in Misty Cloud City, A bevy of stunning beauties stood on the second floor, casting flirtatious glances at the cultivators who passed by, causing those who had just embarked on the path of cultivation to look sideways again and again. This is a world of cultivators. Once you become a cultivator, you are an Immortal of the Mortal World, able to ascend to the heavens in a single step, and even the most ordinary cultivator can live a hundred years and possess vast wealth. It can be said that by becoming a cultivator, you automatically gain the right to choose a spouse, attracting countless mortal women like moths to a flame. "Humph, a bunch of demons, thinking of destroying my Dao Heart?!" "Mere mortal women, also aspiring to climb out of their league, huh?" Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "That''s right, we cultivators with a Spiritual Root should pursue the path to immortality; how can we indulge in such distractions?" "With no women in one''s heart, cultivating the Dao naturally becomes divine." Many of the passing male cultivators gritted their teeth, suppressing the stirrings in their hearts, and quickly moved away from Hundred Flowers Tower, afraid that they might lose control and fall into the trap set by these seductresses. Otherwise, they feared they might end up falling into these women''s clutches. "So this is the cultivation world, huh." In the distance, a young man about eighteen watched this scene with an indescribable expression, finding everything incredibly fresh. His name was Zhou Sui, a transmigrator. He had been living comfortably in his original world, a standard homebody with a car and a house, enjoying a good life. But who could have expected that, during a mountain climbing trip, he would suddenly fall off a cliff? As a result, he had been transmigrated into this cultivation world and became this eighteen-year-old youth who bore the same name as him. The most unfortunate part was that his predecessors¡ªparents who were cultivators in the Late Qi Cultivation stage¡ªhad died during an expedition to a relic, leaving behind only him, forlorn and alone. Furthermore, he was merely a cultivator with a Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, with a cultivation only at the first layer of Qi cultivation. Staying in the Loose Cultivator City, Misty Cloud City, would not be that simple. After all, this was a lawless cultivation world, where the strong eat the weak and might makes right. Without strength, you could be killed by others, and nobody would be able to save you. Fortunately, his parents had previously purchased a residence in Misty Cloud City, providing him with a place to stay. Otherwise, with his level of cultivation, he would definitely have been driven out of Misty Cloud City, homeless. So even though he saw these young beauties as charming and lovely, he was too unfortunate to enjoy it, for his home was so poor that it was nearly out of rice. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui hastened his steps, swiftly leaving Hundred Flowers Tower and returning to his residence. "Oh, my good nephew, you''re back. Have you given any thought to what we discussed last time?" At this moment, a sly-looking middle-aged man approached with a smile, speaking amiably to Zhou Sui. "Uncle Liu, let''s drop it. This residence is what my parents left for me, and I''d rather not sell it." Zhou Sui immediately recognized the identity of the middle-aged man in front of him, who was named Liu Dong, a long-time friend of his deceased parents. However, after his own parents died, Liu Dong''s attitude changed. He tried to persuade him to sell the house, saying that he had connections and could bribe the stewards of the Immortal Mist Sect so that he could join and become an Outer Disciple. It was well known that the Immortal Mist Sect was the dominant Sect within tens of thousands of miles, and its Sect Master was a Golden Core Cultivator with unmatched power. To become a disciple of the Immortal Mist Sect, even just an Outer Disciple, would indeed be ascending to the heavens in a single step. But Zhou Sui, having lived two lives, could clearly see through Liu Dong''s intentions. If joining the Immortal Mist Sect had been so easy, Liu Dong would have already done so. How could it be his turn? The old man''s words were nothing more than covetousness for his estate. Should Zhou Sui really sell the house, the Spirit Stones he would gain would most likely end up in this greedy old man''s hands. Then whether he lived or died would be uncertain. So how could he naively fall for the other party''s scheme? "Ah, my wise nephew, you really should think this over. If you miss this opportunity, there won''t be another chance. This is an opportunity your uncle has found for you with great difficulty." Liu Dong still kept trying to persuade him, "Given your Spiritual Root Aptitude, if you rely solely on individually cultivating, you''ll probably have no hope of reaching Foundation Establishment in this lifetime, but if you join the Immortal Mist Sect, perhaps there''s a slim chance you could reach the path to immortality." "No, no, I have no delusions about the path to immortality. Now I am the sole survivor of the Zhou family, the only one left in nine generations. My parents wished for me to live a safe life and to carry on the Zhou family lineage. As for cultivation, I''ll just go with the flow." Zhou Sui waved his hand dismissively. He did not say much to Liu Dong and immediately returned to his own home. Truth be told, he was not afraid of Liu Dong laying a hand on him. After all, Misty Cloud City was famously known as a city of Loose Cultivators, with a history of one hundred and twenty years, and was supported by a Foundation Builder. Many Loose Cultivators lived there, maintaining the order of the place. If anyone dared to make a move within the city, they would definitely be noticed, and the offender would surely be doomed. "What!" Liu Dong''s face shifted between shades of doubt and resolve, but he still dared not take action and could only watch helplessly as Zhou Sui entered the house. "Tsk, Liu Dong, it seems your nephew doesn''t trust you very much. Want me to make a move for you?" At that moment, another middle-aged cultivator emerged from the shadows, his face grim and his aura murderous. He was clearly a Robbing Cultivator, one who had killed many. "Shut up. Do you dare to make a move in Misty Cloud City?" Liu Dong snorted coldly upon hearing this. "What!" The middle-aged cultivator was left speechless. Truthfully, he did not dare to make a move; he didn''t want to die. He had grand ambitions, and perhaps a future hope of Foundation Establishment. If he really made a move here, he would just be perishing alongside a petty youth, and he was not that stupid. "Just a small fry at the first layer of Qi Cultivation, what''s there to worry about? Moreover, with his Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, it would be good enough if he could advance to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer before fifty. He won''t pose a threat to us for a long time." Liu Dong sneered: "We don''t need to rush this. Just take it slowly. This estate is worth thousands of Spirit Stones. If we get our hands on it, I might be able to advance to the eighth or even ninth layer of Qi Cultivation quite soon." A glint of ambition flashed in his eyes. "Jie Jie, I didn''t expect you to be so ruthless. Weren''t you the friend of his parents?" The middle-aged cultivator laughed sinisterly. "Heh, they were nothing more than acquaintances. Even among friends, there are those who would abandon their wives and children for the path to immortality. What of it?" Liu Dong was dismissive: "We can''t make a move in Misty Cloud City. Let''s find a pretext to lure this boy out of Misty Cloud City. Then, unnoticed by gods and ghosts, we could take care of him." Having said that, the two quickly left. Chapter 2 - 2: Supreme Gu God Bowl_1 Inside the house. Zhou Sui''s expression began to darken. Though unaware of the conversation taking place outdoors between Liu Dong and a middle-aged cultivator, he could certainly feel their malicious intentions, due perhaps to his transmigrated past which left his soul power unusually strong. Even the slightest bit of malice couldn''t escape his detection. Therefore, he never trusted Liu Dong, not even in the slightest. However, the malice from a Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivator was too terrifying, akin to a sword of Damocles hanging over his head. Although Misty Cloud City forbade cultivators from battling within its borders, reckless cultivators were no uncommon sight. The saying goes, ''To harbor a weapon is to harbor murderous intent.'' If they couldn''t contain their malice any longer, his life might be in danger. Even in his past life, in countries with good public security, murders still happened frequently, right?! Hence, he couldn''t simply rely on the whims of others for his own safety. "The materials are almost ready, it''s time to cultivate a Gu worm." At this moment, as Zhou Sui waved his hand, a dark golden bowl appeared in his palm, mysterious patterns etched all over its surface and it pulsed with an indiscernible aura. This was his most guarded secret, the Supreme Gu Divine Bowl. When he first transmigrated into this world, this bowl bonded with his soul. Perhaps his transmigration was enabled by this divine device. The ability of this divine artifact is simple: it uses various materials to cultivate different types of Gu insects. For instance, the Spring Autumn Gu which possesses the ability to grant eternal youth, the Golden Cicada Gu which can revive anyone from bare bones, the Dragon Elephant Gu which contains the power of the Dragon Elephant, and so on. Each of these heavenly earthly Gu insects possesses an incredible power of their own. If he could cultivate these Gu insects, becoming an immortal would not be a far-fetched dream. The problem was, he was currently penniless and could not afford these rare materials. Not to mention these top-tier Gu insects, he couldn''t even cultivate a regular Gu insect. More importantly, the current crisis of a Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivator threatening him could not be solved by ordinary Gu insects. Therefore, after much thought, Zhou Sui found a solution from the Supreme Gu Divine Bowl¡ªthe Obsession Gu. The cultivation method of this Gu was simple, requiring only Forget Love Grass, the Yin Yang Flower, and a hundred pieces of Lower-Grade Spiritual Stone. These materials would forge this Gu insect. What''s more, Forget Love Grass and Yin Yang Flower were common herbs in this world, not a rare spiritual medicine at all. He would only need tens of Lower-Grade Spiritual Stones to buy them from a herb shop in Misty Cloud City. He had left his house earlier to purchase these two kinds of spiritual medicine. However, even then, due to the tragic death of his parents, there wasn''t much left in terms of spiritual stones at home. If he were to spend all of it, he would soon be living hand to mouth. Thus, he could not afford any failure in this pitch. "Let''s start." With this thought, Zhou Sui did not hesitate. He took out the prepared materials from his body and put them into the Gu Divine Bowl, along with a hundred pieces of Lower-Grade Spiritual Stone. Swish~~ Instantly, a chaotic and mysterious aura arose, completely assimilating the materials and burning the spirit stones en masse. Following that, countless energies fused together, and a black and white Gu insect appeared inside the Gu Divine Bowl. Clearly, the Obsession Gu had been successfully cultivated. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The next second, the Gu worm entered his body, then into his heart, seemingly becoming one with his heart. Meanwhile, a vast amount of information poured into the depths of Zhou Sui''s sea of consciousness. "Obsession Gu, one of the Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insects, contains the power of Yin Yang within its body. It can breed many offspring-worms. These offspring-worms, if they were to enter a member of the opposite sex''s body, would make that person become fond of you. The longer the time, the greater the affection, unwavering until death." "Description: Love is the greatest power, capable of producing miracles. Revel in your great love for your Dao companion, and you''ll find it can work wonders." ... "I made it." A rush of joy filled Zhou Sui''s heart. Excitement burst through him as he could feel the Obsession Gu''s power coursing within his heart, subtly altering his body. Apparently, the consumption of all his spiritual stones had not been in vain. He had successfully cultivated the Obsession Gu. This was his first step towards changing the dire situation at hand. "With the Obsession Gu, I can find a Dao companion. Maybe I can try for Lady Hu, the manager of Hundred Flowers Tower, Lady Zhao of Treasure Pavilion, or perhaps Lady Chen of the Pill Medicine Pavilion, Lady Qian of the Hundred Seal Shop." "Rumor has it that they are all older, unmarried women longing for a breathtaking love." Zhou Sui strokes his chin. He remembered these aging female cultivators, who were all around their forties or fifties. Their cultivation had even reached the ninth layer of Qi cultivation, just a step away from entering the Foundation Establishment Realm. While they might be older, they age gracefully, looking as good as any seventeen or eighteen-year-old girls. Their charm was something young girls could not compete against. It is said that a woman who is three years older is a gold brick; thirty years older offers lands and empires; three hundred years older gives an immortal pill; and three thousand years older ascends as immortals. This is a true happening in the Cultivation World with plenty of strong female cultivators. It''s well known that a woman can elevate her status by attaching herself to a strong cultivator, turning over a new leaf in her fate. The same could apply to men. To deal with a Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivator, based on his current capability and aptitude, wouldn''t be feasible in a short duration. He also did not have much time to cultivate, and he couldn''t depend on Liu Dong''s benevolence for his survival. So the more Zhou Sui thought about it, having a Dao companion who was a Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivator seemed like a very feasible solution. This way, wouldn''t he be able to take care of Liu Dong within minutes while ensuring his own safety too? Frankly speaking, this was the only solution he could think of. He wasn''t strong enough to defeat Liu Dong himself, but there were plenty of cultivators stronger than Liu Dong everywhere. Of course, if things were normal, these female cultivators, despite being older single women, would definitely not take a fancy to him. After all, he was merely a first layer cultivator of a Ninth Grade Spirit Root, a rookie among rookies. Wanting the favor of these powerful female cultivators sounded like an unrealistic dream, right? After all, there were plenty of pretty boys in the world, and they were used to seeing this all the time. But things were different now. With the power of the Obsession Gu, he could pull off extraordinary feats and gain the affections of these formidable women. Then he would not only be able to live off them but may even control them. "But at present, the Obsession Gu can only breed one offspring-worm, so I need to find an opportunity to get in touch with these older female cultivators. Otherwise, I won''t get a chance to plant the Obsession Gu." Zhou Sui pondered on his next steps. Although his plan was somewhat despicable, his sole aim was survival, so he had to resort to such a tactic. Chapter 3 - 3: The Co-renting Female Cultivator, Love at First Sight_1 The three days passed in a blink of an eye. "Well!" With a gloomy face, Zhou Sui, who had prepared for a life of being a gigolo supported by unmarried older female cultivators, found himself unable to even get close to them. These women were high in power and status. They were out of his league as a cultivator at the first layer of Qi cultivation. He wouldn''t be able to use the Obsession Gu on them if he couldn''t even meet them in person. Just like possessing a dragon slaying skill would be of no help if there were no dragons in the world. Nonetheless, he was not in a hurry, he could resort to other high-ranking women cultivators if no solution presented itself. One thing about the Obsession Gu was that it could act on more than one woman at a time. Knock, knock, knock!!! At this point, there was a knock at the door of the courtyard. He went over and opened the door to find three charming and vivacious women cultivators standing there, their presence filling the air with a pleasing fragrance. Undoubtedly, these three were incredibly beautiful women, rivaling movie stars, with their fair skin, ravishing looks, and stunning figures. They looked like celestial beings descended from heaven. They were even more captivating than the women in Hundred Flowers Tower. However, their aura was extraordinary; they were all in their late stages of Qi cultivation. "Is this the place that''s seeking tenants, at only fifty lower-grade spirit stones per month?" asked one of the tall, mature women, her voice as melodic as a bird''s song. "Indeed. Are you three interested in sharing the living space?" Zhou Sui responded, raising an eyebrow. Out of financial necessity and with no particular skills to earn spirit stones, he had been considering renting out his own courtyard to get by. There were seven or eight rooms inside this courtyard that covered 300 square meters, so it had enough room for eight cultivators. Getting a place in Misty Cloud City was no piece of cake. Ordinary houses required at least hundreds of lower grade spirit stones per month, and better ones even needed two or three hundred lower grade spirit stones. So, fifty lower grade spirit stones were definitely a giveaway price. Luckily for Zhou Sui, his parents had wisely bought this house before the real estate prices in Misty Cloud City exploded, giving him a place to live in. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Otherwise, he would surely have been driven out of Misty Cloud City and left to wander in the streets. "Yes, we''re cultivators from other places and wish to stay temporarily in Misty Cloud City. We''ve looked at numerous houses. If yours meets our satisfaction, we''ll rent it." The mature woman explained. Meanwhile, the three women were silently discussing their thoughts about the house. "Elder Sister Ji, how do you find this house?" "It''s actually decent. At fifty lower-grade spirit stones per month, the price is half of the market rate. Although we''re not short of spirit stones, it''s always best to save where we can." "True. Also, the owner of this house is nothing more than a cultivator at the first layer of Qi cultivation. He poses no threat to us. If he dares to harm us, we can easily kill him." "Living with a man could be a bit troublesome. But we may not stay in Misty Cloud City for long. If we find an opportunity for foundation establishment, we can possibly leave." "I agree. We should rent it if the house''s condition is satisfactory." The three women were evaluating the house mentally and chatted covertly. These cultivators were not simple. Meanwhile, Zhou Sui was also assessing these women cultivators from head to toe. In terms of looks, they were far more charming than the women in Hundred Flowers Tower, further enhanced by their graceful nobility. Most importantly, he was interested in their powers. The tall, mature woman, undoubtedly, had reached the ninth layer of Qi cultivation. Although she had shielded her cultivation practice, Zhou Sui''s soul perception could see through it. The other two women might not be as advanced as her, but they were certainly at or above the seventh layer of Qi cultivation. Maybe he could insert the Obsession Gu in their bodies. Then he would have strong cultivators as his backup. Since he had no way to approach those high-ranking women, he couldn''t miss this opportunity to get in touch with these women cultivators, which was a streak of luck. If he missed this boat, there would be no store for him anymore. With this in mind, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate. A thought crossed his mind, and an offspring of the Obsession Gu flew out on its own, invisible and undetectable. The next instant, it penetrated the body of the tall, mature woman without her noticing anything. This is the incredible power of Obsession Gu. It could seamlessly infiltrate people''s bodies and ignore all defenses, harboring infinite potential. By the time the person realizes what''s happening, it would have taken root. "Alright then, you can take a look at the rooms," Zhou Sui said, his demeanour relaxing. He had done what he had to, the effectiveness of the Obsession Gu would be revealed over time. At this point, he invited everyone into the courtyard. "What''s happening?!" The mature woman suddenly sensed an odd change in herself. Initially, she felt nothing toward Zhou Sui, considering him a regular cultivator at the first layer of Qi cultivation. In comparison to her age, he was just a young boy. But now, for reasons unknown, her heart suddenly skipped a beat when she looked at Zhou Sui. She blushed as if she were a teenager experiencing her first crush. The once unremarkable features of Zhou Sui unexpectedly appeared handsome, and his every action, every word dripped with an irresistible charm. The simplest sentence filled her with an alluring masculine charm. What''s wrong with me? How can I be so attracted to a stranger, especially a male cultivator?! I haven''t'' had such a feeling before. Could he have used a charm technique on me?! But that was impossible. She was a formidable cultivator at the ninth layer of Qi cultivation. She wouldn''t have failed to sense if he had used a technique, and he couldn''t have deceived her. Which meant it was probably love at first sight, something she had only heard of in stories. Can''t believe this! Me, a woman in her thirties, fervently attracted to a teenager?! Realizing this, her beautiful face blushed vehemently, her body temperature rising as if she had a fever. "Elder sister, what''s the matter?" The other two female cultivators noticed her unusual behaviour and asked curiously. "N-Nothing, this house is fine. I like it. Let''s rent it," she said, trying to suppress her odd emotional upheaval. She couldn''t embarrass herself in front of her younger sisters. "Alright then." Although the two other female cultivators were puzzled, they didn''t object to her decision about the house. They had liked it too and were eager to move in. "By the way, my name is Ji Bingyu, and these are my younger sisters, Mu Ziyi and Xia Jingyan," introduced the mature woman, revealing herself as Ji Bingyu. "Alright. I''m Zhou Sui," replied Zhou Sui, acknowledging that they had become acquainted. Chapter 4 - 4 Something Seems a Bit Off_1 Deep into the night. Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, circulating the unparalleled cultivation technique - the Insect God Sutra that he gained from the Supreme Gu God Bowl. This technique could refine countless Gu Insects in the world for his own use, it was of infinite utility and could be considered a divine cultivation technique. Whoosh~~ Beween heaven and earth, strands of nature''s spiritual energy entered his body, flowed into his meridians, and increased his True Yuan bit by bit. "It''s so slow, too slow." After 108 cycles of circulating his Qi, Zhou Sui opened his eyes and stopped cultivating. A helpless look appeared on his face. The efficiency of increasing True Yuan in his body was extremely slow. Even if he was cultivating a divine technique, he would need two or three years to advance to the Qi Cultivation Second Layer. The reason for this was that his aptitude was too poor, merely a Ninth Grade Spirit Root. It''s necessary to know that there are differences in the grading of the aptitudes in this world. From the Ninth Grade Spirit Root to the First Grade Spirit Root, the ninth grade being the worst and the first being the best. From the ninth grade to the seventh grade is considered as Lower Grade Spirit Root, from sixth to fourth grade; the Mid Grade Spirit Root. And from third grade to first grade as the Upper Grade Spirit Root. To join a sect like the Immortal Mist Sect, at least a Mid Grade Spirit Root is needed. As for those with Lower Grade Spirit Roots, they can only become loose cultivators, no sect would recruit them as disciples. Surpassing the First Grade Spirit Root is the Heavenly Spirit Root. To reach this level, if one possesses a Heavenly Spirit Root, all major sects would swarm like bees to them. Because a cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root is bound to become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and even has a great chance of becoming a Golden Core Master. However, people with this kind of aptitude are rare as hen''s teeth. Anyway, he had never seen such a top-tier genius before. "Forget it, no more cultivation. Continuing to cultivate ardently won''t bring any progress to my cultivation." Zhou Sui was utterly helpless. He now realized how difficult it was for cultivators with low aptitude. They needed a ton of time to progress even a single step. No matter how old they became, they couldn''t advance to the Qi Cultivation nineth Layer, let alone becoming a Foundation Establishment cultivator. He would not be able to break through his cultivation in a short period of time without various spiritual medicines and pills to aid him. No wonder his predecessor did not like to cultivate. No amount of cultivation would result in progress. The lack of a sense of achievement would deter anyone. Whoosh! Having thought of this, Zhou Sui left his room and went out to the courtyard to calm his mind and vent his frustration. "Fellow Daoist Zhou." But at this time, a beautiful figure had already appeared in the courtyard. Dressed in white pajamas, she was revealing an impressive figure, she was simply a beauty under the moonlight. She was the long-legged royal sister, Ji Bingyu. "So it''s fellow Daoist Ji. It''s a long night, can''t you sleep either?" Seeing such a royal sister, Zhou Sui was on the verge of losing control, his blood boiling, but he held back. After all, she was a cultivator in the Late Qi Cultivation stage. If he completely offended her, there wouldn''t be anyone to go to even if he was killed. Although he had planted the Obsession Gu on her, it was hard to say when it would take effect. He had to tread carefully no matter what. "Yes, fellow Daoist Zhou, are you the same?" Ji Bingyu took a deep breath. The moment she saw Zhou Sui her heart almost jumped out of her chest. Just thinking about living under the same roof with this man has her heart racing. She would often daydream that she should have been in cultivation by now, but no matter what she did, she couldn''t settle into cultivation. So she had to leave her room, but she never expected that she would bump into Zhou Sui who had just come out of his room. Could this be the so-called fate? S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thinking of this, her pretty face immediately turned red and her heart began to beat faster. But Zhou Sui didn''t notice her abnormality and replied, "Yes, cultivation is really too difficult. Even with several hours of hard practice, my cultivation doesn''t progress. I am frustrated, so I thought I''d leave the room for a walk." He was extremely helpless. If he could enhance his spiritual root aptitude, his cultivation process would not be so tough. "Friend Zhou, don''t worry. Cultivation is always hard in the beginning and easy later on. Once you overcome this hurdle, I believe your future will be limitless." "I believe, friend Zhou, you are definitely going to become a foundation establishment cultivator or even a Golden Core Master." Ji Bingyu felt as though her heart would burst from her chest. She was so excited that she couldn''t contain herself. Seeing Zhou Sui in a state of distress was just too adorable. How could there be such an adorable man in the world. She had a strong desire to embrace him and shower him with love. In her eyes, Zhou Sui was just like a kitten or puppy who had been wronged. Her heart brimmed with affection and love was welling up inside her so much that she could barely control it. "I appreciate your words, Friend Ji." Hearing this, Zhou Sui was in a much better mood. It seemed that the Obsession Gu was indeed effective, at least enhancing others'' favorability towards him. Perhaps after some time, their intimacy would continue to grow. "On another note, you seem to live a difficult life in Misty Cloud City due to your average aptitude, the death of your parents, and your cultivation only at the first layer of Qi cultivation." Ji Bingyu turned the topic. "Indeed it is hard, but luckily I inherited a house from my parents. With the rent, I can just about make ends meet," Zhou Sui admitted. "Perhaps you are able to sustain living but as a Qi Cultivation beginner who has a valuable house in Misty Cloud City, you may attract some scheming cultivators," Ji Bingyu hinted. "You''re right, friend Ji, there are indeed many with ill intention. Thanks to the good enforcement in Misty Cloud City, no one has dared to touch me so far. However, if I could increase my cultivation, those with evil intentions might reduce," Zhou Sui said. "Increase your cultivation? With your aptitude, when will your cultivation improve? By the time it does, you may already have been assassinated by those cultivators with ill intentions. I think you may need to find some protection to keep this house," Ji Bingyu hinted more openly. "What do you mean?" Zhou Sui looked confused. He vaguely sensed something but did not dare to admit it. "Friend Zhou, you are smart. You obviously know I, Ji Bingyu, am at the ninth level of Qi cultivation. Not many in the whole Misty Cloud City are capable of challenging me, other than the major foundation establishment cultivators," "If I were your protector, you could rest easy and focus on your cultivation," "Those who intend to covet you would need to consider the sharpness of my sword," Ji Bingyu said with a mischievous grin. "This!" Zhou Sui was dumbstruck. He began to sense something was amiss. It seemed that the leggy beauty before him was acting like some spoilt rich kid, staring at him with predatory eyes and trying to intimidate and monopolize him - a flower in the prime of youth. Although he wished to engage with this leggy beauty, he didn''t want it to be like this. "Friend Zhou, don''t hesitate. Even if you refuse, I won''t accept it," "Honestly, from the moment I first saw you, I wanted you," Ji Bingyu admitted and assertively hoisted up Zhou Sui and headed toward the room. "You," Zhou Sui tried to struggle but he, a mere first layer Qi Cultivator, was no match for a ninth layer one. His feeble attempts only further excited the woman. Chapter 5 - 5 Promotion to Qi Cultivation Second Layer_1 The night passed, and the wind and rain abruptly ceased. The room was in disarray, with clothes thrown all over the place. It''s easy to imagine just how intense the situation was last night. On the bed lay a pitifully pale and weakened man while a long-legged beauty with a satisfied expression sat beside him. They were naturally Zhou Sui and Ji Bingyu. Whoosh~~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui received a message in his Sea of Consciousness: "Last night, you and your Dao companion dual cultivated seven times, deepening your emotional connection. You''ve gained a certain amount of mastery in Swordsmanship, and your Spiritual Root Aptitude has improved to a degree." "You''ve acquired your partner''s Yin Force, and your Cultivation has advanced to the Qi Cultivation Second Layer." At this point, he felt a surge of True Yuan energy flowing within him, instantly clearing one of his meridians and making him significantly stronger than before. He would have had to practice hard for two to three years to reach the Qi Cultivation Second Layer. But now, just several dual cultivation sessions had brought him a great improvement in his cultivation, advancing him to the Qi Cultivation Second Layer and saving him years of hard work. It''s easy to imagine the enormity of this benefit. "Wait, gained Swordsmanship experience? Spiritual Root Aptitude improved? Could this be the hidden power of the Obsession Gu?" Zhou Sui was taken by surprise. Suddenly, he extracted an important piece of information from the Obsession Gu. Its power wasn''t just limited to making female cultivators fall in love with him. If the feelings in dual cultivation are potent, he can reap more benefits. He could gain improved cultivation from the female cultivators and acquire various cultivation experiences from them, or even enhance his Spiritual Root, the possibilities were endless. Of course, the woman can also benefit from him. But currently, because Zhou Sui''s cultivation is pretty low, he would naturally benefit more. "If that''s the case, wouldn''t my cultivation speed be faster if I have more dao companions?" Zhou Sui immediately thought of one of the uses of the Obsession Gu. Originally, he was worried about how to enhance his Spiritual Root Aptitude. If he has numerous dao companions, the speed at which his Spiritual Root Aptitude improves would be terrifying. His Ninth Grade Spiritual Root could then be elevated to Eighth Stage Spiritual Root, Seventh-grade Spiritual Root, or even a First Grade Spiritual Root. Even dreaming about owning a Heavenly Spiritual Root isn''t impossible. If he truly possesses a Heavenly Spiritual Root, his path to cultivation would be smooth. "Don''t worry, dear, I''ll take responsibility for you." "Tomorrow, we will hold our wedding ceremony, announcing it to the world." Ji Bingyu, holding Zhou Sui, said with a satisfied expression. She felt an unprecedented happiness in her heart, as if she had lived her previous life in vain. Indeed, it was correct of her to take the initiative. Otherwise, such a lovely man would definitely be snatched away by other wicked women. Having such a man fall into her hands was indeed the best choice. What?! Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui''s mouth twitched. He felt as if their roles had reversed, and he had become the unfortunate damsel being oppressed by the tyrant. It was she who had taken advantage of him and he even gave her his first time. However, he didn''t reject her. After all, this was a good thing for him. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Only after getting married can the dual cultivation be considered legitimate. Moreover, marriage among cultivators is simple. There''s no need for registration at any civil affairs office. Hosting a wedding ceremony and receiving blessings is enough to confirm a person as a Dao partner. "Alright, since you''re not declining, I take it as consent. You rest now, you worked hard last night." Ji Bingyu quickly put on her clothes and left the bed. She was, after all, a cultivator in the Qi Cultivation Nineth Layer. Her physical constitution and cultivation were much stronger than Zhou Sui''s. Despite several dual cultivation sessions, she was still energetic without any signs of fatigue. ¡­... At this moment, Mu Ziyi and Xia Jingyan had been waiting in the hall for a long time. Their faces were filled with strange expressions as they watched Ji Bingyu, who had just walked out of Zhou Sui''s bedroom, composed and relaxed. Both of them were Late Qi Cultivation cultivators, not fools. With all the commotion last night, they undoubtedly noticed it. "Sister Ji, you''re amazing! You made your move on that man so quickly! Was it a forcible conquest? You truly are our role model!" Mu Ziyi looked at Ji Bingyu with admiration. In the past, it was always men forcing themselves upon women, but now, a woman had forcibly taken a man. It showed just how formidable Ji Bingyu was, indeed, a true role model for women, proving that women are in no way inferior to men. "Haha, I had no choice. Such a cute man could easily be snatched away by other wicked women if I didn''t act quickly." Ji Bingyu''s face turned red. Truthfully, she felt that she was being too bold, as it seemed slightly out of character for her. But this was love at first sight. When you see something you like, you buy it. When you see a man you like, you go after him. Unafraid to love or hate, she ignored societal prejudices. This was what Ji Bingyu was all about. "Sister Ji, what is so good about this man? He is not handsome, and his aptitude is average. He''s just a small Qi Refiner at the first layer of Qi Cultivation." Xia Jingyan was full of doubts, finding nothing charming about Zhou Sui. Ji Bingyu had countless suitors in the past, including cultivators from various sects, but she rejected them all and didn''t take them seriously. But now, she liked a small Qi cultivator at the first layer, which was unimaginable. Of course, Xia Jingyan didn''t think Zhou Sui took the initiative, as a mere first-layer Qi cultivator, even if he had any means, it would be impossible for him to handle her Sister Ji. "Sister Xia, what''s there to ask? Everyone has their taste. Sister Ji just likes this type." Mu Ziyi said, "It''s just a man, if you fancy one, you get it. Is there need for a reason? And if you''re not satisfied, you simply discard." She felt that this is what suited Sister Ji, her domineering personality was just like that of a queen''s. Why was it that those men could have multiple wives and continue courting elsewhere? Women could also do the same. "Hehe, you wouldn''t understand. I find this man very special, he gives me a feeling I''ve never experienced before, he''s different from other men, that''s why I fell for him." "Anyway, tomorrow, I''m going to hold a wedding ceremony with him, to become Dao partners." "In any case, my parents are no longer alive, and I don''t have to care about others. If I like him, I''ll marry him." Ji Bingyu gave a soft smile. "Yes, Sister Ji," Mu Ziyi looked at Ji Bingyu with admiration; this was her revered elder sister, she dared to love and hate. She was bold enough to marry a man she had only just met. Is this what being a mature woman is about? It''s certainly different from an inexperienced woman like herself. She was indeed very domineering. Upon thinking about it further, it did make sense. Now that they were Qi Refiners, they were different from the mortals. Hence, they didn''t need to abide by the conventions of mortals. If they couldn''t be free, what''s the point of cultivating? Chapter 6 - 6: Nephew, you cant control this woman_1 The next day, Zhou Sui sent out wedding invitations to his neighbors. After all, some of his neighbors he had known for a decade or two. While their relationships weren''t that strong, they at least had some acquaintanceship. So, he could invite them over for the wedding feast. These neighbors, who had known Zhou Sui for so many years, came to attend the wedding out of respect for their past friendship. He even invited his parents'' old friend, Liu Dong. Despite their differences, he hadn''t completely fallen out with Liu Dong yet. Naturally, he wouldn''t forget this old friend of his parents. Of course, the most important reason for this was that Zhou Sui wanted to use this event to send Liu Dong a message. He now had a ninth-level Qi Cultivator to back him up, and he wasn''t an easy person to mess with. It was best for Liu Dong to give up his schemes. "Nephew, how did this happen? How did you find a Dao companion so quickly? And she''s even a ninth-level Qi Cultivation female Cultivator?" After hearing this news, Liu Dong turned stunned, as if thunderstruck. No matter how he thought about it, he couldn''t understand how his nephew, of all people, had ended up with a beautiful ninth-level female Qi Cultivator. It was a pure fairy tale. Normally, a ninth-level female Cultivator wouldn''t give a second glance to a minor Cultivator at the first layer of Qi cultivation. The difference between the two was simply too vast, almost immeasurable. When he first heard this news, he thought it was a joke. "Uncle Liu, it all comes down to fate. The day before yesterday, she came to rent my house, and to my surprise, it was love at first sight. Our destinies are intertwined for three lifetimes. Also, the world works in mysterious ways, so this is all there is to it," Zhou Sui said with a hint of sentimentality. "Nephew, you need to think this over three times," Liu Dong advised earnestly, "This female Cultivator has reached the ninth level of Qi Cultivation, she''s probably older than your parents. She''s clearly a cougar chasing after a young calf like you. Your future is bright, how can you allow yourself to fall into the clutches of such an old woman? You wouldn''t be able to handle such a woman, she''s not someone you as a young man can control. Moreover, you two have only just met, and she''s already considering marriage with you. Her actions are too hasty, she must have ulterior motives. Be careful not to let a wolf into the house," he said, worried sick. After all, if Zhou Sui actually marries this female Cultivator, then Liu Dong wouldn''t stand a chance. Against the threat of a ninth-level Cultivator, he didn''t stand a chance. He never dreamed that things would escalate to this point. Without a doubt, this woman wasn''t attracted to this young man, she was just like him ¨C after this house. She had wicked intentions. So much for love at first sight! She must''ve fallen for the house at first sight. "Uncle Liu, you''re overthinking it. I''m just a penniless minor Cultivator, how could she possibly harbor ulterior motives towards me?" "I understand your concern, but our feelings for each other are mutual, proven by the sun and the moon, witnessed by the heavens and the earth. There''s no need for more words," "If you wish, Uncle Liu, you can stay and have a drink. If not, then I''m sorry to see you go," Zhou Sui had a look of someone entranced and head over heels. "You!" Hearing this, Liu Dong felt like his lungs were about to explode. It was indeed wasted effort trying to help an ungrateful person. Despite his earnest advice, Zhou Sui didn''t appreciate his efforts. However, he didn''t have any other options. He was not Zhou Sui''s father, and had no legal ground to oppose the marriage. He could only leave the wedding banquet, out of sight, out of mind. "Hehe, Liu, your plans have completely fallen apart. Who could have expected such a beautiful female Cultivator to appear out of nowhere?" "I told you to act early, but you hesitated. Now isn''t the peach plucked by others?" A middle-aged man appeared near Liu Dong. The two were good friends and partners in crime. Naturally, the man was aware of Liu Dong''s predicament and began to mock him straight away. "Imbecile, he''s an absolute imbecile," Liu Dong was fuming, completely losing his temper and cursing, "That stupid kid doesn''t even think about how a beautiful ninth-level female Qi Cultivator could possibly fall for him. He really thinks he''s irresistible. He''s going on about mutual love, it''s a laugh to death. That woman is clearly after his valuable house. Despite my repeated warnings, the boy remains unmoved, looking like a fool blinded by fat. He''s doomed to fall into that woman''s belly." Now, he was green with regret. If only he had known that a woman would appear to snatch Zhou Sui away from him, he would have taken action early. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unfortunately, it was too late for anything now. With that female Cultivator watching, he didn''t have the opportunity to meddle. "That woman is really ruthless. She''s beautiful and possesses impressive cultivation, yet she''s willing to humble herself and marry a greenhorn. She''s quite calculating," the middle-aged man remarked. Speaking honestly, he had seen the bride. She was fair, beautiful, and had long legs. She was nothing less than a stunning beauty. If she had been from a sect, she might have even held the title of a fairy or a saintess. But now, she was willing to give herself to a greenhorn. It was simply beyond belief. Even though he knew the woman had ulterior motives, that she was after the boy''s house, he was still extremely jealous. Such a beautiful woman had ended up in Zhou Sui''s arms, this was simply an injustice! The heavens were truly unfair. Is it true that one can get a woman''s affection simply by owning a house?! "Hehe, for that woman to have gained such cultivation, she must have done a lot of such deeds. She must have relied on her beauty to lure and kill male Cultivators one by one, in order to possess their wealth," "There are plenty of these black widows," "To accumulate resources for cultivation, these black widows do everything they can. They are ruthless and heartless." Liu Dong was also wary of Ji Bingyu. He was a Loose Cultivator and had come across such women before. All these women were ruthless and very good at using their beauty and bodies to acquire resources. Countless male Cultivators had fallen into their traps. Having seen too many such things, he had become "immune" to beauty. Unless it was about the Grand Dao of eternal life, no woman could make his heart waver. "Tsk, tsk, so what you''re saying is, your nephew''s doomed. He''ll die a premature death, drained of all life by this woman. What will you do now?" the middle-aged man asked tsking. "There''s nothing else I can do but give up. After all, she''s a ninth-level Cultivator. I can''t afford to offend her," said Liu Dong, feeling helpless. Despite being at the seventh level of Qi Cultivation, only two minor stages away from the ninth level, the difference in their strength was like night and day. She could take on a dozen of him. The gap was simply too wide. If they encountered each other in the wilderness, she could annihilate him instantly. "Are you really willing to give up?" the middle-aged man asked, somewhat shocked. "Heh, failing to cut when you should, will earn you chaos. What has kept me alive for so long and allowed me to cultivate to this stage with just a seventh-grade Spiritual Root, is prudence above all things. There''s no need to go head-to-head with such a powerful Cultivator. I''ll look for other opportunities," Liu Dong felt helpless. He was really more of a bully to the weak and a coward before the strong. Facing stronger Cultivators, his instinct was to shrink back. Chapter 7 - 7: Wedding Feast-Old Cow Eats Tender Grass_1 At this moment, Ji Bingyu also noticed the scene that had just unfolded. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "My lord, was that man you mentioned earlier Liu Dong?" Ji Bingyu sent a secret message. "Yes." Zhou Sui did not hide: "This man was once a good friend of my father, but after my parents'' death, he often tried to force me to sell the house. If I had not stayed in Misty Cloud City, I probably would have already been harmed by him." "Hmph, you can''t judge a book by its cover. Despite being old friends, he dared to harm the son of his friend just for a house. Despicable!" A hint of murderous intent appeared in Ji Bingyu''s beautiful eyes. She was not a local cultivator of Misty Cloud City but had traveled tens of thousands of miles to come here. Elevating her cultivation to such a level, she was obviously not an ordinary female cultivator. Cruel and ruthless, these were necessary qualities for a loose cultivator. Without some power, it was impossible to cross tens of thousands of miles and arrive at Misty Cloud City unscathed. The number of robbers she had killed was simply incalculable. This Liu Dong dared to attack her husband; he was really courting death. "Yu''er, don''t be angry. We cannot act rashly here in Misty Cloud City, otherwise we will definitely be punished by the city''s management," Zhou Sui immediately advised, sensing the killing intent deep inside Ji Bingyu. If they really attacked someone in Misty Cloud City, it would not be worth staying there anymore. "Don''t worry. I am not a bloodthirsty cultivator. I am just angry about his despicable behavior. For such a villain, he might just ''accidentally'' die one day in the wilderness." "Anyway, my lord, today is our big day. Don''t let such a petty man ruin our mood." Ji Bingyu giggled, implying that as a weak woman, she would never do something as terrifying as killing someone. But in her heart, she had already made a decision. As soon as Liu Dong left the city, she would immediately take action to eliminate this potential threat. "Okay." Zhou Sui nodded and temporarily put this matter aside. After all, today was his big day. What was Liu Dong compared to it? ...¡­ At this moment, the cultivators at the banquet each had their own thoughts. They looked at the handsome Zhou Sui and the beautiful Ji Bingyu with various feelings. "I can''t believe it. I never expected that Zhou would get married at only eighteen and to a female cultivator at the ninth Qi cultivation layer. He indeed has a lot of luck." "Isn''t it? This female cultivator is beautiful and has high cultivation. I wonder what she sees in him. Could it be that he is strong and full of life? I''m so envious." "Why is there no beautiful female cultivator attracted to me? I am also quite good and have extraordinary talent." "Tsk tsk, keep blowing your own horn. Everybody knows your ability. You are already famous in the Willow Lane, nicknamed ''Fortune Handing Boy''. You are the top customer who makes the most money every year, people on the street call you ''Liu Three-Seconds''." "Bullshit, what three seconds, who was the bitch who spread this rumor?" "Hehe, whether it''s a blessing or a curse, we still don''t know. Is this female cultivator really interested in him? I think she might be after his house. This is clearly an older woman preying on a young boy for both man and wealth." "Did she really? If that''s the case, isn''t Zhou in great danger? These female cultivators, who are like black widows, are proficient in using men for their powers. Zhou might soon be squeezed dry." The numerous cultivators were whispering to each other. They all thought it was unusual that this female cultivator was attracted to Zhou Sui. After all, she was at the ninth layer of Qi cultivation, just one step away from being a foundation establishment cultivator. Such a powerful female cultivator could choose any man she wanted, yet she chose a minor cultivator who was at the first layer of Qi cultivation. If this is not harboring ulterior motives, then what is? "When I saw the bond between that boy and his parents, I discreetly reminded him that this woman might have ulterior motives. I said he should be careful not to be fooled by a witch, and that he can''t handle a woman like this. But do you know what he said? He said they were in love, love at first sight, a match made in heaven, that I should not sow discord. Look at yourself in the mirror! Without a house to your name, do you think you would have caught the fancy of other female cultivators?" One of the male cultivators was very angry. He thought he was doing the right thing as a neighbor by reminding Zhou, but he was accused of sowing discord, making him feel like a malicious person. He thought that this was ungrateful, that good intentions were not appreciated. "Hehe, a good guy can''t convince a doomed man. Compassion can''t save one who insists on dying. Zhou has brought this upon himself. We can''t do anything about it." "You''re right. You better watch out. If the female cultivator hears all this, you''ll have a hard time." "Right? Even if she is a witch, she is a cultivator at the ninth Qi cultivation layer. If she wants to deal with us, it''s just a matter of minutes." "Poor Zhou, in no time, he will be sucked dry by this witch." "There is nothing we can do. This is Zhou''s destiny. If he sold the house and hurried back to the human world, maybe he could survive. But insisting on staying in Misty Cloud City is asking for trouble." "Anyway, we''re not close to Zhou. We''re just his neighbors. It doesn''t have much to do with us." "Let''s have the wedding wine and leave. This witch is too dangerous." The cultivators were whispering to each other. They all thought Zhou was doomed this time. Having caught the eye of an older female cultivator, he would surely be drained of his life force. The chances of him surviving were slim. ...¡­ "These bastards, they are really loose with their tongues." "An old cow eating tender grass? My sister is young, what tender grass is there to eat?" From aside, Mu Ziyi also could hear these whispers and she instantly became extremely angry. After all, the bride was her sister who was being called a witch by all these cultivators¨Cthis was unbearable! "Forget it. Today is a day of great celebration. We can''t cause a scene. Let them say what they want. After today, we won''t see them again." Xia Jingyan immediately dissuaded. Frankly, she understood the cultivators'' feelings quite well. If she was in their shoes and saw a woman at the ninth layer of Qi cultivation with a cultivator at the first layer, she would also think that the woman must have an ulterior motive. The man must have been considered her furnace by now. But Ji Bingyu was her sister, whom she had known for many years. Naturally, she knew her sister''s character quite well. She was definitely not the kind of female cultivator who liked to drain men''s life force. Both of them getting married was truly because of mutual love, at least on her sister''s side. But she didn''t need to explain this to others. Even if she did, others wouldn''t believe it. "What charm does this man have that my sister likes him so much?" Xia Jingyan silently looked at Zhou Sui in the distance, full of curiosity. She did not understand why her outstanding sister, Ji Bingyu, would like such an ordinary man. Could it really be like what the other cultivators said: This man looked plain, but he was vigorous, extraordinarily talented, and proficient in dual cultivation? However, no matter how she felt, the wedding was still going on. In no time at all, Zhou Sui and Ji Bingyu completed the ceremony, were sent to the bridal chamber, and the wedding banquet came to an end. Chapter 8 - 8: The Origins of Ji Bingyu, the Once Golden Core Family_1 A night passed. "You have gained a certain degree of swordsmanship experience, and your spiritual root aptitude has been improved to some extent." "You have gained the other party''s true Yuan, and your cultivation has improved to a certain extent." "You have received feedback from special powers, and your physical fitness has improved to some extent." At this moment, a message came from the depths of Zhou Sui''s sea of consciousness. After a night of cultivation, he felt that the true Yuan within him had experienced a significant increase. The vast true Yuan circulating within his meridians was like a stream. If it were through his own arduous cultivation, he would probably need several months to improve a small bit of his true Yuan energy. But now, he had only cultivated for a night, and his cultivation already improved. If this continues, in probably no time at all, he will be able to advance to the third level of Qi Cultivation. The reason for such rapid progress is naturally because of Ji Bingyu. Because she is a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Cultivation and the amount of True Yuan within her is many times greater than his. Even a tiny bit funneled into him could benefit him greatly. This is equivalent to eating a Qi replenishing pill every day, and it''s even a pill without any side effects. Undoubtedly, the power of Obsession Gu is beyond imagination. After obtaining Obsession Gu, compared to any cultivation technique, it''s more magical. Their powers can merge into one and comprehend thoroughly. What''s more important is that Zhou Sui feels that a lot of knowledge about swordsmanship has emerged in the depths of his sea of consciousness. If he can absorb and digest all these swordsmanship knowledge, he can become an expert in swordsmanship. This too is the help from a Dao companion "My lord." Ji Bingyu looked at Zhou Sui affectionately, her beautiful eyes filled with love. Even though this round of cultivation did not increase her own cultivation level, she felt her spiritual sense growing more robust and felt like if this continued, it could grow into a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Sense. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was extremely beneficial for her future Foundation Establishment. The reason for such a benefit was naturally Zhou Sui''s vast soul power. Because he is a transmigrator, his soul power is extraordinary, unmatched by common cultivators. She felt waves of happiness, seemingly reaching the stage of unwavering love until death. "By the way, Yu''er, now that we are married, can you tell me where exactly are you from?" Zhou Sui asked curiously because he still didn''t know where Ji Bingyu was from. As her Dao companion, he naturally has the obligation to understand everything about her. "I am from the Ji family of Jin Country, and the Ji family used to be a Golden Core family." Ji Bingyu explained, "Unfortunately, the old ancestor of my Ji family died of aging, and a new Golden Core Master didn''t appear for a short time, causing our Ji family to be coveted by other forces. As a result, one dark and windy night, my Ji family was attacked by another Golden Core family, the Ouyang family, and our entire family was completely annihilated. Luckily, the Ji family had foreseen this and had dispersed the clansmen early on. As a direct member, I also fled with my parents. Regrettably, the Ouyang family still didn''t let us go, and continued to send cultivators to hunt us down. As a result, my clansmen one by one died, including my parents, and in the end, only I, Ji Bingyu, was left. In order to avoid the Ouyang family''s pursuit, I traveled far away from Jin Country, sleeping rough night after night, encountered innumerable Loose Cultivators, underwent many adventures, and finally raised my cultivation base up to the ninth level." She briefly explained her background. "What!" Zhou Sui widened his eyes. Although he had long known that Ji Bingyu was extraordinary, he had not expected her to come from a Golden Core family, and had only sought refuge in Misty Cloud City because her family had fallen. Compared to himself, Ji Bingyu''s background was indeed distinguished. Of course, her enemy was quite terrifying too. It was a family with a Golden Core Master, perhaps no less powerful than the hegemon within tens of thousands of miles, the Immortal Mist Sect. This was a formidable force. If the people of the Ouyang family were to be aware of Ji Bingyu, I''m afraid the result would be relentless pursuit. "Don''t worry my lord, in the past I was just a small figure in the Ji family, not being taken seriously by the Ouyang family. Furthermore, it has been twenty years since the Ji family was exterminated, so they have probably long forgotten me." Ji Bingyu said. She is now only thirty-five years old, which means that she was about fifteen when her family was destroyed. "Do you want to seek revenge?" Zhou Sui asked. "Of course, I do, but I also know my limitations. Blind revenge is only a path to death. Unless I can become a Golden Core Master, this grudge could only be buried, even for a lifetime." Ji Bingyu was very open-minded. After twenty years on the run, though she still harbored hatred towards the Ouyang family, she was not as impulsive as she was in her youth. If she didn''t have absolute certainty, she wouldn''t return to Jin Country. So, her aim now is to enhance her cultivation. "Why don''t you join the Immortal Mist Sect? Given your talent, Yu''er, joining such a sect should be easy for you." Zhou Sui knew that Ji Bingyu''s aptitude was not simple. She was a fifth-grade spiritual root, belonging to the mid-grade spiritual root level. Such talent would even be considered a genius disciple within the Immortal Mist Sect. If she revealed her talent, it should be extremely easy for Ji Bingyu to join the Immortal Mist Sect. "Let''s forget about it. I don''t lack a heritage. My Ji family has a Golden Core heritage. If I were to join the Immortal Mist Sect, I might reveal my cultivation technique, or even my identity." "After all, for the Immortal Mist Sect, Jin Country, tens of thousands of miles away, is like right next door. Certainly there are members who know of my Ji family''s existence. It''s better not to take the risk." "Although being a Loose Cultivator is a bit more difficult, it''s also very free." Ji Bingyu explained. "As for your two junior sisters, how did you get to know them?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "Ah well, that''s a different story." Ji Bingyu gave a slight smile, "Although I really want to tell you, my lord, this is the privacy of the two junior sisters. If there is a chance in the future, they might tell you themselves. But for now, I can only keep it a secret." She maintained that this is the privacy of the two junior sisters and it is not appropriate to reveal it to others. "Alright." Zhou Sui nodded, although he felt regretful, he also understood. After all, who doesn''t have a secret or two? There''s no need to uncover every single detail. Perhaps once the offspring-worm of Obsession Gu in his body gestates again, he will then be able to know the secrets of the other two women. Chapter 9 - 9 The second Gu insect - Dream Soul Gu_1 "Right, dear, here are three bottles of True Yuan Pills and three bottles of Yellow Dragon Pills, which are very suitable for your cultivation." "With these pills, I believe you will quickly advance to the Qi Cultivation midway stage." At this moment, Ji Bingyu took out several bottles of pills from her Storage Bag and handed them to Zhou Sui. "This!" Upon seeing these pills, Zhou Sui''s eyes sparkled instantaneously. After all, True Yuan Pills are commonly used pills for early-stage cultivators, and one bottle of them is worth hundreds of Lower Grade Spirit Stones. Meanwhile, Yellow Dragon Pills are even better suited for late Qi Cultivation stage cultivators, and one bottle is worth five hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones. These are expensive pills that even his parents in the past were reluctant to buy. But now, Ji Bingyu had taken out several bottles at once, revealing just how wealthy she was. A rich lady, this was absolutely a wealthy lady. After marrying this woman, he not only gained a tall and charming wife but also found himself being financially supported by a rich woman. It seemed he needn''t worry about resources for his early-stage cultivation. You really have to say, as a cultivator on the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation, she was indeed incredibly wealthy. "Thank you, Yu''er. Once I make progress in my cultivation and become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, or even a Golden Core Cultivator, I will take revenge for you, annihilating the entire Ouyang family." Zhou Sui accepted the pills and immediately made a grand promise to Ji Bingyu, saying it very boldly. He was well-practiced in making such promises, considering that by the time he truly becomes a Golden Core cultivator, he had no idea what the state of the Ouyang family would be. They could very well have been wiped out by another family by then. "Dear, you are too good to me." "This is my Storage Bag, inside it not only contains my savings over the many years, but also the treasures left behind by the Ji family. I''m giving them all to you for safekeeping now." "According to the traditions of my family, a wife should hand over her possessions to her husband for management. A wife only needs enough money for daily living expenses." Upon hearing this, Ji Bingyu''s eyes immediately moistened, and her heart stirred. A warm feeling welled up inside her. Sure enough, the man she had set her sights on was always considering her. Despite being only a second layer Qi cultivator, he was thinking about taking revenge for her, even against a Golden Core family. This man was truly peerless. For such a relationship, she was eager to give him everything. What?! Hearing this, Zhou Sui found that his promises had an unusually good effect. They had made this wealthy woman so grateful that she had started to hand over her wealth to him. At this thought, his heart started to stir. After all, this was the Storage Bag of a ninth layer Qi Cultivator, and he had no idea how many strange and rare treasures it might contain. Perhaps it even contained materials suitable for his Gu Insect creation. Currently, he had only created the Obsession Gu, which was at best a supplementary Gu Insect. It didn''t offer him any combat power, so he still needed to create more Gu Insects. Although Ji Bingyu was protecting him now, he too needed strong combat power. Otherwise, he wouldn''t feel secure at all. "Cough, cough, don''t rush, dear. It''s better for you to manage the Storage Bag. As for me, I''m currently at a low cultivation level and don''t really need that much wealth. However, indeed, I do need some precious materials to help. So just let me take a look first." "If I need anything, I''ll just take it." Zhou Sui spoke confidently. "Alright, dear." Ji Bingyu gazed at Zhou Sui lovingly. She felt even more moved in her heart. If it were any ordinary man, they might have been overjoyed at the sight of so much wealth and would have pocketed everything by now. But not her man. He saw wealth as if it were dirt. Surely her husband loved her very much. "So many materials?" Zhou Sui widened his eyes, looking at the numerous materials in the Storage Bag. They were obtained by Ji Bingyu over the years by slaying robbers and thieves, and some were treasures collected by the Ji family in the past. If these materials were sold, they would no doubt fetch a high price. The value contained in this Storage Bag alone was certainly no less than tens of thousands of Lower Grade Spirit Stones. To put it in perspective, his parents in his previous life were also cultivators in the late stage of Qi Cultivation, yet their annual wealth never exceeded one thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones. This clearly showed the extent of Ji Bingyu''s wealth, far beyond ordinary. Even the asset value of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator would be just around this sum. Drip, Drip~~ Just at this moment, a message immediately came from the Supreme Gu God Bowl: "A suitable material for Gu insect creation, the Flower of Resentful Spirits, has been found. Host, would you like to start refining?" "A suitable material for producing Gu insects? Flower of Resentful Spirits?" "I see, so this is the main ingredient for creating the Dream Soul Gu?!" Upon hearing this information, Zhou Sui immediately noticed a black flower inside the Storage Bag. It was exuding an evil aura, seemingly inhabited by countless resentful ghosts, and containing a huge amount of soul power. Obviously, this black flower was extraordinary¡ªit was definitely a type of Spiritual Medicine. Zhou Sui was instantly pleased. Honestly, the Dream Soul Gu was one of the Gu insects Zhou Sui had always wanted to refine because its power was far from ordinary. It possessed the ability to create illusions, attack souls, sense surroundings, and even search the souls of enemies, among other capabilities. The abilities of the Dream Soul Gu are all-encompassing. If he could refine this Gu Insect, his personal safety would be greatly assured. Even when facing powerful cultivators, he would have some self-defense force. Most importantly, his current soul power was very strong. Combined with the power of the Dream Soul Gu, it would be like a strong alliance, bound to exert extraordinary power. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The problem was that the Flower of Resentful Spirits was a special Spiritual Medicine worth a thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones, which was quite expensive. He used to be impoverished and couldn''t afford it. Moreover, this Spiritual Medicine wasn''t sold in Misty Cloud City. Who could have thought that he would find one on Ji Bingyu? This was indeed like wandering everywhere in search of something, only to find it effortlessly in the end. "Yu''er, I need this Spiritual Medicine, as well as three hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones." Zhou Sui said bluntly. "No problem. But dear, what do you need this Flower of Resentful Spirits for?" Ji Bingyu asked curiously. She didn''t mind how much the Spiritual Medicine was worth. After all, she could give all her assets to the man in front of her, and a mere piece of Spiritual Medicine was nothing compared to that. She was just curious about what her husband would do with this Spiritual Medicine. "Well, mainly because my Cultivation Technique is unique and requires this type of Spiritual Medicine for cultivation." Zhou Sui explained. "Alright." Ji Bingyu nodded. She had initially planned to give her family''s Cultivation Technique, the Geng Gold Sword Secret, to her husband. After all, it was a Golden Core Technique, of immense value. If it were to be sold, it would undoubtedly cause quite a stir. But it seemed her husband had no such idea. It seemed her hubby had a better Cultivation Technique than the Golden Core Technique, so he was not interested in the Ji family''s Cultivation Technique. No doubt, her husband also had a great fate. She had no intention of digging into the secrets of her husband, on the contrary, the more outstanding her husband was, the better it was. Who doesn''t want their husband to achieve great things? Chapter 10 - 10: One Month Later, Yunwu Mountain Range_1 In the blink of an eye, a month swiftly passed. Throughout this period, Zhou Sui practiced dual cultivation every night with his Dao Companion Ji Bingyu, typically seven times a day, bringing tremendous benefits to both. Without a doubt, his cultivation steadily soared, the power of his True Yuan within his body constantly increasing. After a few more days, there was a high probability that he would become a Qi Condensation Third Level Cultivator. Truthfully, he never anticipated that his cultivation would progress so quickly; it was all due to the bonus gained from the dual cultivation. Of course, the auxiliary use of Pills also greatly reduced the time required for cultivation. More importantly for Zhou Sui, he had utilized the power of the Gu Divine Bowl to refine the Dream Soul Gu. This Gu insect, translucent and resembling a butterfly, fused with his soul, soundless and traceless. With the power of the Dream Soul Gu, he could easily create a realistic illusion within a hundred meters of himself. Taken by surprise, enemies would be dragged into the illusion, losing their self-consciousness. Most importantly, the Dream Soul Gu had granted him a perception power equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator. He could now effortlessly sense every movement within several hundred meters. Even if someone tried to sneak attack him, he would detect it instantly. Undoubtedly, thanks to the birth of the Dream Soul Gu, his combat skills had improved significantly. Even when facing cultivators of the fourth or fifth layer of Qi Cultivation, he would have no fear and could even easily counterattack. However, he wouldn''t engage foolishly in battles with other cultivators. After all, his goal was to enhance his cultivation, improve his realm, extend his lifespan, and thereby pursue the path of longevity. "My lord, I can''t continue, really can''t...." S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ji Bingyu let out a soft moan, completely softened, her face blushing, she looked at Zhou Sui with full adoration. After a night of battle, she admitted defeat. "Yu''er, are you really going to leave the city?" Zhou Sui, hugged the beauty anxiously and asked. After resting for a month, Ji Bingyu planned to leave Misty Cloud City to hunt demonic beasts and search for spiritual medicine. The reason why Misty Cloud City became the Loose Cultivator City was due to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range outside the city, stretching hundreds of thousands of miles with at least a hundred thousand mountains. The Cloud Mist Mountain Range was home to countless demonic beasts, abundant spiritual medicine, and plenty of spiritual energy. Thus, countless cultivators were attracted to the city, hoping to enter the Cloud Mist Mountain Range in search of opportunities. However, the Cloud Mist Mountain Range was too dangerous, concealing many powerful demonic beasts and numerous rogue cultivators with ill intentions hidden in the deep fog. One careless move could cost them their lives inside the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. His parents perished in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range in search of treasure. It was no exaggeration to say that an uncountable number of cultivators died in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range every year. "Yes, we can''t just stay home and consume without replenishing. Although I still have many Spirit Stones, they will run out sooner or later. So, it''s necessary to take risks and earn Spirit Stones." Ji Bingyu reassured, "You don''t have to worry about my safety. I''m a Qi Cultivation nineth Layer cultivator and a Sword Cultivator. With the help of the two girls, there''s nothing to worry about." She expressed that for the sake of their future path of cultivation, adventure outside the city was required. Otherwise, sitting at home and consuming resources would deplete all she had. "Alright, I understand." Zhou Sui nodded slightly. He completely understood Ji Bingyu''s thoughts. Although there were many ways for a Qi Cultivation nineth Layer Cultivator to earn money, a lot of money was also needed. If they didn''t venture into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range to hunt demonic beasts, how could they earn Spirit Stones? The large number of Spirit Stones Ji Bingyu possessed were not acquired for nothing, but through repeated adventures. So, he had no reason to stop her. "It seems I need to find a way to earn money within Misty Cloud City. Then I don''t need to venture into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range." Zhou Sui''s eyes showed a gleam of determination. He couldn''t bear to let his charming Dao Companion risk her life in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. So, he had to find a stable source of income. With the power of the Gu Divine Bowl, he didn''t believe he couldn''t find a way to make money. He didn''t do so before because, given his cultivation, even if he had made money, he wouldn''t have been able to hold onto it. The more money he made, the more likely he was to die sooner. He wasn''t that stupid. But it was different now. With Ji Bingyu''s help, earning a lot of money was no longer a path to death. So, it was time for him to find a way to make money. ...... At the same time, in the main hall, Mu Ziyi and Xia Jingyan were also waiting. "My sister has gone insane! This past month has been one long party for her. She''s so carried away with her pleasure." "Can being with a man really make you lose yourself like this?" Xia Jingyan''s face turned crimson as she clenched her teeth. Thinking of the events over the past month, she seethed with fury. Because the shameless Dao couple always sang loudly at night, never caring if others could bear it or not. She herself, an unmarried maiden, had never experienced such things. Honestly, if they were not as close as sisters, she would have moved out long ago. In the end, she had no choice but to set up a soundproof barrier in her room to solve the problem. "Hehe, what can we do? Our sister just got married, it''s normal to be newlywed." Mu Ziyi chuckled, indicating that it was very normal. "Sister Mu, how do you know so much about these things?" Xia Jingyan was curious. She felt that even though Mu Ziyi was younger, she knew much more than her. "Ah, it''s because of my family''s teachings. After all, my father is that kind of man. He has over a hundred concubines in his house, it''s impossible not to know." Mu Ziyi spoke helplessly. What?! Hearing this, Xia Jingyan''s mouth twitched, and she didn''t know what to say. It seemed Sister Mu''s family environment was quite complicated too, no wonder she was so knowledgeable. "Cough, cough, what are you talking about?" At this moment, Ji Bingyu, neatly dressed, walked out of the room. Her pretty face still had a blush as she glanced at them, looking somewhat guilty. "Sister, we were discussing that it''s about time for us to set off." Mu Ziyi said with a grin, bypassing the previous awkward topic. "Yeah, the man you wanted us to watch has also left the city. Now is a great opportunity to settle it." "I''ve left a mark on him. No matter where he escapes to, it''s useless." Xia Jingyan immediately added. "Is it? That''s wonderful. That man got to live an extra month purely by his luck. Let''s go." Ji Bingyu''s eyes flashed with a deep killing intent. Chapter 11 - 11: Eliminating Future Troubles, Did Zhou Sui Play Dead?! _1 Outside Misty Cloud City, lies the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. At this time, Liu Dong and three other Loose Cultivators appeared deep in the mountain range. They were all at the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, possessing enough strength to protect themselves to a certain extent within the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. "Are you sure you''ve found a hundred-year-old Golden Thistle Spiritual Medicine?" Liu Dong couldn''t help but ask. "Of course." A thin-faced middle-aged Cultivator nodded, "I would absolutely not deceive you, we''ve been friends for many years. I was previously chased by Demonic Beasts in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and accidentally came upon a valley, where I discovered that hundred-year-old Spiritual Medicine. It''s a pity that the hundred-year-old Spiritual Medicine is guarded by several Lower First-grade Demonic Beasts. I am no match for them at all, completely unable to get close, so I''ve invited fellow daoists to join me. I believe you also know the value of a hundred-year-old Spiritual Medicine. Even one can be worth over a thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones, and if we add the corpses of several Demonic Beasts, this loot could be worth at least two or three thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones. Even if we divide it among the four of us, our share will be substantial." He swore to the heavens, asserting that he spoke the truth without a single lie. "Not bad, if this matter is true, then you will definitely have a share in the gains." Upon hearing this, Liu Dong also felt relieved. The other party was also a long-time acquaintance, and although not the most reliable in daily affairs, he at least wouldn''t lie. Moreover, they knew each other well, so he figured the other wouldn''t dare to deceive him. He thought if this operation succeeded, he would at least earn hundreds of Lower Grade Spirit Stones, and then he would be able to buy Pills to break through to the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer. This was about his path to Foundation Establishment, and he couldn''t afford any mishaps. However, at this moment, he also recalled Zhou Sui, the son of his former friend, and his expression darkened immediately. If it weren''t for that pretty boy getting involved with a Qi Cultivation Nineth Layer female cultivator, that house would''ve already been his. Then, he could''ve cultivated safely to the Qi Cultivation Nineth Layer within Misty Cloud City, without the need to venture outside of the city. It had been almost a month now, and that Zhou Sui should have been drained dry by that black widow by now. "Disaster, we''re under attack!" Suddenly, while Liu Dong was still lost in his thoughts, his body shuddered, and his hairs stood on end as he felt a lethal murderous intent approaching¡ªthis was the innate instinct of a Loose Cultivator. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw four silver sword lights appear in the distance, lightning-fast, filled with the terrifying power of metal that could pierce through anything. At this moment, he sensed a life-threatening crisis and tried to dodge. Regrettably, the sword light was too quick, too quick for him to evade even with his Cultivation. Boom~~~ In an instant, his head was pierced by the sword light, exploding like a watermelon, shattered to pieces with blood splattering everywhere. He couldn''t even make a sound before dying. Even in his last moments, he didn''t see who killed him. But just before dying, Liu Dong regretted deeply; if he had known how dangerous it was outside the city, he would never have come out. Sadly, it was all too late to say anything now. It wasn''t just Liu Dong¡ª the other three Loose Cultivators met the same fate, killed by a single sword strike, their bodies collapsing instantly. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!!! Not long after, three graceful figures emerged from the jungle. They were Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan. "Sister, I haven''t seen you make a move in a month, and you haven''t seemed to practice much either. How come your Sword Qi is even more powerful now than before? To kill four Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer Cultivators with a single sword strike is truly amazing." Mu Ziyi looked at Ji Bingyu with undisguised admiration. "Indeed, the power of this sword faintly boasts a grace akin to that of a Foundation-building Cultivator." Xia Jingyan also felt quite astonished; she had seen Sword Cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Stage before, but someone as formidable as Ji Bingyu in the Qi Cultivation Stage was a first for her. The Ji Bingyu of before was still within the realms of reason, but now, she had grown more than twice as strong as she had been just a month ago. The question was, wasn''t this woman engrossed in nightly revelries, lost in the pleasures of the flesh? sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How could it be that after a month of not seeing her, she had grown so much stronger? She was brimming with confusion. "I''m not quite sure myself, but after being with my husband, I''ve always felt that my Soul Power has significantly increased, even giving rise to Spiritual Sense befitting of the Foundation Establishment Realm," Ji Bingyu said with a slight smile. "It is for this reason that my Swordsmanship realm seems to have made leaps and bounds, having reached the state where ''the autumn breeze has not stirred, but the cicada senses it beforehand''." At this moment, she also reminisced about the events of the past month, her face flushing red. It was merely a short departure, yet she found herself longing for her husband again. It was truly a case of absence making the heart grow fonder, as if three autumns had passed with but a moment''s separation. However, her primary purpose for coming out this time was to deal with this Liu Dong, the despicable man who once tried to assassinate her husband. She could hardly sleep at night if she did not take care of him. "Is that really possible?!" Xia Jingyan was overwhelmed with shock. Could dual cultivation truly enhance one''s Cultivation so rapidly? Or was it that the man possessed some unique quality that allowed a female Cultivator''s Cultivation to progress? If it was the latter, then the value of that man was not as simple as it seemed. She sank into deep contemplation. "Alright, let''s head deeper into the Misty Cloud Mountain Range, gather the Spiritual Medicine we find, and then return to Misty Cloud City," Ji Bingyu said, eager to return to Misty Cloud City. Even a brief absence made her feel like she was coming down with lovesickness, a feeling unbearably difficult to endure. "Fine." Xia Jingyan, somewhat helplessly, quickly took the Storage Bags left behind by Liu Dong and the other Cultivators. As for their corpses, the nearby Demonic Beasts would soon come to consume them. In the Misty Cloud Mountain Range, such battles were all too common, and nobody made a big deal out of them. ... Elsewhere, Zhou Sui also began to leave his home. After all, he had stayed at home for a month, and a period of stillness often precedes movement. Of course, the most important thing was that he was going to the nearby shops to look for the materials needed to refine Gu Insects. "Zhou Sui, you''re not dead?" Just as Zhou Sui had just stepped out, a middle-aged Cultivator neighbor couldn''t help but exclaim in surprise. His name was Zhang Cheng, a Lower First-grade Pill Master at the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, forty-five years old. He was also a long-time neighbor of the Zhou family. "Dead? Why would I be dead?" Hearing this, Zhou Sui''s mouth twitched, and he looked at the other party with a speechless expression. "Cough cough, a misunderstanding, it''s all a misunderstanding. I thought you hadn''t come out of your house in a month, so maybe something had happened to you," Zhang Cheng said, his face extremely embarrassed as he quickly tried to smooth things over. After all, he assumed that since Zhou Sui had been absent for so long, he had been drained dry by the so-called widow and had perished, his body cold for a month. So, when he saw Zhou Sui suddenly venture out, he thought Zhou Sui had come back from the dead, and might even be a wronged soul seeking revenge on the widow. Who could have expected that this young man would still be so full of life? It was truly unfathomable. Chapter 12 - 12: Brewing Wine Bug, Chaos in Misty Cloud City_1 "An accident? You''re the one hatching accidents. How on earth would anything happen to me at home?!" Zhou Sui retorted irritably. "Ahem ahem, misunderstanding. A real misunderstanding. I must really watch my tongue. Please forgive me." Zhang Cheng apologized profusely, "Anyway, what have you gone out for today?" He looked embarrassed. After all, he was the one who spoke out of turn. "Just out to buy a few things." Zhou Sui couldn''t be bothered to chat with him and took his leave. As Zhou Sui left the street, his neighbors seemed to have all come out, each looking puzzled at the departing figure of Zhou Sui. "Can''t be, Zhou boy is still alive? Wasn''t he supposed to have been leeched by that demoness?" Someone was absolutely astonished. Because according to his estimation, Zhou Sui should have been dead by now. Who would have thought that he was still alive and kicking? If he hadn''t seen it himself, he wouldn''t have believed it. "Indeed, it''s strange. Could the female cultivator not be after him for leeching, but rather to become Taoist companions?" "Impossible. This youngster''s cultivation is too low. How could a beautiful, powerful female cultivator take a liking in him? Cut the crap." "I also can''t believe this. But the thing is, facts speak louder than words. The youngster has no issues, but his cultivation has increased." "It''s all fake, totally false. Don''t let the demoness fool you. Perhaps she found Zhou''s cultivation too low and wanted to fatten him up before killing." "It''s indeed possible. If it''s only at the first level of Qi cultivation, even if she drains him completely, there won''t be much benefit to it. It would be better to enhance Zhou Sui''s cultivation and then drain him, which is even more beneficial." Everyone was murmuring with speculation. They would never believe that the beautiful female cultivator was genuinely into Zhou Sui. They thought that she was going to fatten him up and then reap the benefits. If it wasn''t for that, nothing else could explain what was going on. ...¡­ It wasn''t long before Zhou Sui confidently arrived at the Pill Medicine Pavilion in Misty Cloud City. This store not only sold all types of pills but also various types of medicinal herbs. The owner of Pill Medicine Pavilion, Zhao, was an old acquaintance of Zhou Sui''s parents, having known each other for over a decade. "Little Zhou is here. What kind of pill do you need today?" Shopkeeper Zhao smiled slightly. "No, I''ll be getting some spiritual medicines, like the ten-year Wine Snake Grass. Do you have it?" Zhou Sui stated his requirement directly. The reason why he needed Wine Snake Grass was that it was the main ingredient for brewing Wine Bug, and he wanted to refine this special Gu insect to earn Spirit Stones. As for the Wine Bug, it lived in wine and possessed an incredible power over alcohol. Even an ordinary liquor would be transformed into spiritual wine under the power of the Wine Bug. You should know that a pot of regular first-level spiritual wine is worth at least forty to fifty lower grade Spirit Stones, which is even more expensive than ordinary pills. The reason for this is that compared to pills, spiritual wine has fewer toxic components and can purify the spiritual power in the body, making it very popular among cultivators. Unfortunately, it''s difficult to brew spiritual wine, and the output is scarce, causing spiritual wine to be in constant short supply. Even with enough Spirit Stones, it''s not always available for purchase. Once the Wine Bug is refined successfully, Zhou Sui can use its power to convert ordinary wine into spiritual wine. This is equivalent to transforming worthless wine into spiritual wine worth tens of lower grade Spirit Stones. This is simply a nightmaric profit, similar to a money printing machine. In fact, previously Zhou Sui had also planned to refine the Wine Bug first to earn a large amount of Spirit Stones. However, he knew that if he really did this, even if Misty Cloud City was incredibly safe, he would be killed the next day by other cultivators who would rob him of his Spirit Stones. After all, cultivators refrain from acting only because the benefits are not significant enough. If the benefits are indeed big enough, they could kill him and easily escape from Misty Cloud City. Even if Misty Cloud City tried to apprehend them, they could simply never return to Misty Cloud City in the future. With a large number of Spirit Stones, the world is huge and there are no places they cannot go. That''s why he did not dare to refine the Wine Bug. But now it''s different. He has a Taoist companion who''s reached the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation by his side. Even if he earns an enormous sum of Spirit Stones, he can easily protect this massive fortune without worrying about the coveting of others. "Wine Snake Grass? Yes, it''s a key ingredient in making spiritual wine. However, a portion of Wine Snake Grass is worth a hundred lower grade Spirit Stones. Are you sure you want to buy it?" Shopkeeper Zhao said. "A hundred lower grade Spirit Stones? Why is it so expensive? Wasn''t it just seventy lower Grade Spirit Stones last month?" Zhou Sui frowned. He wasn''t a fool, so he wouldn''t purchase overpriced spiritual medicine. Is this Zhao trying to exploit him knowing he''s easy to bully? "Young Zhou, I am not fleecing you," Shopkeeper Zhao explained, "Perhaps you''re not aware, but recently the prices of pills, talismans, spiritual medicine, and so on in Misty Cloud City have all been rising. In perhaps a little while, the prices may get even higher." "What do you mean?" Hearing this, Zhou Sui was stunned because the price in Misty Cloud City has always been very stable and rarely fluctuates so much. Have some sort of changes occurred in Misty Cloud City? "Don''t you know yet? This has been quite the talk of the town." Shopkeeper Zhao said gravely: "Recently, the Immortal Mist Sect found a Red Gold Mine and a Spirit Stone mine in the Misty Mountains, which exceeds a hundred thousand tons in output. Now, the whole Immortal Mist Sect is ecstatic. To exploit these mines, the Immortal Mist Sect has dispatched a large number of personnel to the Misty Mountains. Along with them are various cultivator families who rushed over. The Misty Mountains are complex in terms of topography, always shrouded in fog, and filled with numerous magical animals, making development difficult. Thus, the Immortal Mist Sect invited numerous cultivators to join in the exploitation. And it''s because of this that a large number of foreign cultivators have been pouring into Misty Cloud City recently. Haven''t you noticed the poor security situation in Misty Cloud City recently? Incidents involving homicide and treasure snatching occur frequently. If it were the previous Misty Cloud City, such things would not happen at all. But because there are so many foreign cultivators, the city''s law enforcement team simply can''t handle it. Even if the law enforcement team wanted to regulate, they couldn''t, as all these foreign cultivators are ferocious and brutal, with some even having Foundation Establishment families as their backers. Faced with these illegal acts, the law enforcement team can only turn a blind eye." What?! Hearing this, Zhou Sui was shocked. He hadn''t expected that within just a month, such changes had occurred in Misty Cloud City. Over the past month, he was mostly immersed in his cozy home, never bothering about what was happening in the outside world. He hadn''t imagined that such great chaos would emerge in Misty Cloud City within just a short month. No wonder he always felt that there were a lot more cultivators on the street recently, each of them emanating the aura of killing intent. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 13 - 13 The Power of Illusion, Killing the Robber Cultivator_1 Undoubtedly, for some time to come, Misty Cloud City would become the center of attention for cultivators. After all, it is the only city for cultivators within the Cloud Fog Mountain Range S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Immortal Mist Sect, in order to develop the Cloud Fog Mountain Range, will most certainly promise great rewards, enticing many cultivators to risk their lives for them, clearing away the beasts within the mountains and constructing roads. Around that time, the prices of everything in Misty Cloud City, from pills, talismans, spiritual medicines, food, to magic artifacts, will all soar. Most likely, Misty Cloud City will become a place rife with conflict and contention, a far cry from its former peace. "If that''s the case, the price of Spiritual Wine might rise as well, allowing me to make a huge profit." Zhou Sui was rubbing his chin in thought. With these thoughts in mind, he proceeded without hesitation. Despite the rising cost of spiritual medicinal ingredients, purchasing them was a definite must for him. He ended up spending two hundred lower-grade spirit stones to purchase the Wine Snake Grass and other materials required to cultivate the Wine Bug. Then, he went to other stores to purchase large quantities of Spirit Rice and Spirit Meat. After all, currently, his household had grown, requiring him to store a large amount of food. With the present situation this chaotic, he probably wouldn''t be venturing out often in the near future, necessitating him to stock up on food in advance. Fortunately, the Supreme Gu God Bowl he had contained a storage space within it, exceeding a thousand cubic meters in size, much akin to that of a large warehouse. He did not need to worry about running out of space for food storage. "What''s going on?" Once he completed these tasks, his keen senses were alerted to a scrutinizing gaze directed towards him. This was the power of the Dream Soul Gu, which allowed him to sense his surroundings, a power comparable to the spiritual sense of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. Although the person observing him from the shadows thought of themselves as being very surreptitious, they were still detected by him. "There are three cultivators staring at me." "One of them is at Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, and the other two are at the fourth layer." "Is Misty Cloud City this chaotic now? They dare to make a move in broad daylight within the city?!" Zhou Sui was taken aback. He didn''t expect Misty Cloud City, a place much safer in the past, to be riddled with disorder due to the influx of foreign cultivators. It was far from the safe haven it once was. These foreign cultivators, accustomed to their unrestrained ways outside, engaged in indiscriminate burning, killing and looting. Even when they arrived in Misty Cloud City, they showed no signs of altering their original behavior. It is quite normal for someone like him, a cultivator at the second stage of Qi Cultivation, to catch the attention of these foreign cultivators. Thankfully, he had already completed the cultivation of the Dream Soul Gu. Despite currently only being at the second stage of Qi Cultivation, his soul power was significantly strong, comparable to a cultivator in the late stages of Qi Cultivation. Also, combined with the power of the Dream Soul Gu, taking on cultivators at the fifth or even sixth layer of Qi Cultivation wouldn''t be a problem at all. It was for this reason that he wasn''t overly concerned. "A swift victory is required." With this thought in mind, Zhou Sui calmly started to move towards a dark alley. ...¡­ At this moment, there were also three cultivators covertly watching Zhou Sui from not too far away. They were not indigenous cultivators of Misty Cloud City, but rather Loose Cultivators who had come from other places. They had heard that Misty Cloud City was flush with wealth, a utopia for Loose Cultivators, and thus came to seek their fortune. "Tsk tsk, I''ve kept an eye on this kid for a while. He''s visited the Pill Medicine Shop, Spirit Rice Store, and Spirit Meat Store in quick succession, spending well over two hundred lower-grade spirit stones. He''s certainly wealthy." "Really? How could a cultivator at the second layer of Qi Cultivation possess so many spirit stones?" "We have long heard that Misty Cloud City is awash in wealth. After all, it''s backed by the Cloud Fog Mountain Range which provides plenty of means to earn money." "If we slaughtered this kid, we would at least get several hundreds of spirit stones. It''s a surefire windfall for us." "But isn''t it said that the rules in Misty Cloud City are extremely strict and one isn''t allowed to randomly resort to violence?" "Foolish! Those are the rules of Misty Cloud City, not our rules. We just have to kill this kid, immediately leave Misty Cloud City, and see who can lay a finger on us." "You''re right. Let''s lie low outside for three to five years after that. Once things have settled down, we can return. I bet nobody will be chasing after us by then. The trade-off is absolutely worth it." "Hurry, let''s follow him. It looks like the kid is heading towards the nearby alley." The three loose cultivators'' eyes emanated a ruthless aura. They were habitual robbers and had once been bandits. After entering the world of cultivation, they were unable to shake off their habits of robbery. After all, earning money by painstakingly engaging in alchemy and talisman making was far too slow. Robbing simply brought quicker returns. Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!! In a blink of an eye, these three loose cultivators immediately chased after Zhou Sui, fearing that he might escape. Boom~~~ But the moment they entered the dark alley, an invisible force of illusion descended. They were caught completely off guard and had no time to react. In an instant, they were plunged into an illusion, becoming as lifeless as wooden chickens, unable to react in any way. "Kill!" Zhou Sui emerged from the shadows. With a thought, he let loose an invisible wave of soul energy that turned into a sharp blade, striking the three loose cultivators. Their souls were instantly shattered. With a thud, their bodies fell to the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust. A great amount of blood flowed from their noses, mouths, and eyes. At the time of their death, there wasn''t any trace of fear on their faces. Instead, they wore peaceful smiles, as though they had had a pleasant dream. "Incredible, is this the power of the Dream Soul Gu?" Zhou Sui was quite astounded. Even though he knew the power of the Dream Soul Gu was formidable and beyond imagination, he hadn''t expected it to be this easy to assassinate three loose cultivators, all of whom were at the fourth and fifth levels of Qi Cultivation. If they were to have confronted each other directly, he would most definitely have been no match for any of them. But with the power of the Dream Soul Gu, he could dispose of them from the shadows, without leaving a trace. After all, there were hardly any cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Stage who possessed soul-attacking methods. It was a profound tactical advantage, leaving their opponents no chance of counterattack, even if they wanted to. "I need to keep a low profile. Misty Cloud City is becoming more and more chaotic." "I should stay at home to increase my cultivation for the time being." Zhou Sui soon calmed down. His current cultivation was still too low, being merely at the second layer of Qi Cultivation. This was equivalent to being the lowest of the low, nothing to boast about. If he encountered a powerful cultivator, they would likely not give him a chance to react, and could wipe him out in an instant. So, it certainly wasn''t a time for him to be complacent. His victory could only be considered a slight display of self-protection. His priority now was to return home quickly and escalate his cultivation level to the third level of the Qi Condensation Stage. The most pressing thing was that with the discovery of the Red Gold Mine and Spirit Stone Mine within the Cloud Fog Mountain Range and the direct involvement of the Immortal Mist Sect, along with the arrival of numerous cultivators and their clans, There was a high likelihood that this area would become a place of strife. By then, numerous powerful cultivators would inevitably arrive. His current strength was essentially insignificant. If he wasn''t careful, other cultivators could easily kill him, ending his life. With a whoosh! At this thought, Zhou Sui took all three storage bags from the loose cultivators. He carefully inspected the contents, which were worth approximately five hundred lower-grade spirit stones. It could be considered a small fortune. He then quickly returned to his home. Chapter 14 - 14: Advancing to Qi Cultivation Third Level, Brewing Spiritual Wine_1 Only after returning home did Zhou Sui finally breathe a sigh of relief. After all, the outside world was too perilous, fraught with the threat of foreign Cultivators at any time, returning home was safer where few dared to intrude. Because this house was protected by a first-order Defensive Array, ordinary Cultivators would have difficulty infiltrating without great sacrifice. "Devour." As he calmed down, without hesitation, Zhou Sui immediately placed all the materials into the Gu Divine Bowl. Splash~~~ In an instant, the Gu Divine Bowl thoroughly devoured these materials, merging them together, consuming a vast amount of Spirit Stones, then a chubby dark-gold bug appeared in the bowl, writhing comfortably and lazily. Then, a wave of information pierced into the deepest part of his Sea of Consciousness. "Wine Bug, one of the Heavenly Earthly Strange Insects, a peculiar insect found in wine, can miraculously transform decay into spirituality, turning common wine into Spiritual Wine, transforming first grade Spiritual Wine into higher grade wines. Spiritual Wine refined by this Wine Bug is incredibly useful; it not only enhances the power of a Qi Refiner''s True Yuan but also refines their Qi and enhances their physique. It is replete with benefits, driving people into a mad frenzy over it." Suddenly, a joyful look appeared on Zhou Sui''s face; though the Wine Bug lacked any combat power, it was his best means of making money. With Wine Bug, he could refine a large amount of Spiritual Wine. Undoubtedly, this wasn''t just Spiritual Wine, it was a pile of Spirit Stones. With this realization, he promptly took out a jar of common wine from his body. This was casually purchased when he was buying supplies earlier; he bought nearly twenty jars for the purpose of turning it into Spiritual Wine. Gurgle gurgle~~ The Wine Bug seemed to have smelled the aroma of the wine and was immediately excited. It instantly plunged into the jar, gulping down the wine just like a drunkard. In no time, the jar of wine was emptied completely. Zhou Sui was initially uncertain about how the Wine Bug would transform this common wine, but the next second, the Wine Bug belched and spat out a large amount of wine from its stomach, like a fountain. Splash~~~ Only a few moments later, a significant amount of Spiritual Wine was produced in the jar, releasing a fragrant aroma, radiating a golden light; it was mysterious and fascinating. But the volume of the wine was only half of what it was before. Even so, it was quite astonishing. With only half the wine lost, the common wine was transformed into Spiritual Wine, like turning decay into magic, usurping the wonders of heaven and earth. "This is incredible." Zhou Sui gazed upon this jar of Spiritual Wine, the fragrance tantalizing his senses, creating an urge within him, like every cell of his body expressing a parched craving. It was as if his body was yearning to devour this Spiritual Wine; there were huge benefits to his body from this Spiritual Wine. Gurgle gurgle~~ Though Zhou Sui wasn''t a wine drinker, he was fully enthralled by the intoxicating aroma, and he began to drink it heartily. In an instant, he felt that once the Spiritual Wine was swallowed, it immediately transformed into a refined energy, flowing into his meridians, bubbling into his limbs and his body. At that moment, he perceived that every pore of his body exuded a fragrant aroma, while the power of True Yuan within his body visibly increased at a rapid pace. Thump! In an instant, Zhou Sui''s body shook as he sensed one of his meridians being instantly penetrated by the vast power of True Yuan. Qi Condensation Third Level! Under normal cultivation, he should have needed several months to possibly break through to the third level of Qi cultivation, but now, after one drink of Spiritual Wine, his Cultivation soared. This was equivalent to saving several months of grueling cultivation. So, his Cultivation had broken through in one fell swoop, becoming a Third Level Cultivator, his body''s True Yuan strength had also greatly increased, with an abundant surge of True Yuan circulating within his meridians. Even the power of his soul had grown to some extent. The advancement to each state of a Cultivator brings about an all-round evolution. "No wonder so many cultivators crave Spiritual Wine, the effect of Spiritual Wine is just too good," Zhou Sui was in awe. Although he had heard of the great name of Spiritual Wine before, Spiritual Wine was too expensive, and whenever it appeared, it was immediately bought by others. The average cultivator simply had no chance to buy any. Because of this, Zhou Sui had never had a chance to taste Spiritual Wine. Now he understood why Spiritual Wine was so popular. The effect was on par with Pills, yet without any toxicity, hence making it a favourite among cultivators. If it wasn''t for the scarcity of Spiritual Wine, perhaps no one would be willing to take Pills. Undoubtedly, the Wine Bug was like a god of wealth. With it, making money was only a trivial matter. The only worry now was that accumulating too many Spiritual Stones might draw the malice of others. ...... Late at night. Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan, who had been out for a day, finally returned. The three women were travel-worn and obviously had some tough battles outside, their bodies wafted a faint smell of blood. "Yu''er, you''re finally back." Zhou Sui was relieved when he saw Ji Bingyu and the others return safely. After all, it was very chaotic outside, and who knew what could happen. "Don''t worry, husband, we were mostly safe along the way. But, you''ve actually advanced in your cultivation, reaching the Qi Condensation Third Level?!" Ji Bingyu was overjoyed as she noticed the change in Zhou Sui''s aura. She didn''t expect that just after being out for one day, her husband had advanced in his cultivation. Although the initial Qi Cultivation isn''t hard to advance, it was only a month after their marriage and her husband had already gone from the first layer of Qi Cultivation to the third level. Such cultivation efficiency was truly shocking. "This!" Xia Jingyan was somewhat bewildered. Could her previous guess be correct? Did this man actually possess a special Spiritual Body that was just activated, resulting in such rapid progression in cultivation? Honestly, the matter of a special spiritual body wasn''t uncommon in the cultivation world, although it did not happen very often. "Sure enough, the man chosen by elder sister Bingyu is not ordinary." Mu Ziyi was also a little surprised. "Well, it''s not that my aptitude is amazing, but there are other reasons. In fact, I got a jug of Spiritual Wine, which helped me to advance to the Qi Condensation Third Level," Zhou Sui gave a slight smile. "Spiritual Wine? Did you go somewhere else to buy Spiritual Wine?" Ji Bingyu asked curiously. "Of course not, this Spiritual Wine is brewed by myself," S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui explained. "You know how to brew Spiritual Wine, husband?" Ji Bingyu was excited. After all, the brewing method for Spiritual Wine was a top secret. Not even some Foundation Establishment clans could find the method. If they really mastered this, it would be like having a small Spiritual Stone mine. This was a way to make a continuous profit from Spiritual Stone, a secret technique that could make a Cultivation Clan rise to power. Chapter 15 - 15 Wise Zhou Sui, Your Safety is The Most Important_1 Hearing this, Lady Mu and Lady Xia looked surprised, completely unexpected that the common cultivator in front of them has mastered such a secret technique, it was truly inconceivable. Suddenly, Zhou Sui became mysterious in their eyes. "It''s not so much mastering the secret technique of brewing spiritual wine, more that by a fortunate coincidence, I obtained a bug called the Wine Bug. Using the power of this spiritual pest, ordinary wine can be transformed into spiritual wine." Zhou Sui explained the reason he could brew spiritual wine. What?! As soon as he said this, it was even more unbelievable for Ji Bingyu and the other two ladies. This was even more incredible than possessing wine-making secrets because it is equivalent to profiting without any cost. After all, the regular brewing of spiritual wine requires cost. Even if the price of spiritual wine is high, the cost is not cheap. Overall, it is just a one-time profit. But the Wine Bug? It can transform ordinary wine into spiritual wine, equivalent to not needing any money. If this news gets out, even foundation establishment cultivators, or even golden core cultivators, would be tempted. After all, who wouldn''t want such a spiritual pest? "My lord, this is a secret matter related to your life and fortune, how can you casually reveal it? If it becomes known to outsiders, you won''t have enough lives to die." Ji Bingyu remarked in a faint voice. Even if they are partners, there are some secrets they do not wish others to share. The existence of the Wine Bug is such a shocking secret. If it were leaked, even Foundation Establishment Cultivators would come to trouble Zhou Sui. "Yu''er, you''re my partner. If I cannot even trust you, who else in the world can I trust?" "Precisely because I consider you the closest person, I spoke about it." "As for Lady Mu and Lady Xia, they are like sisters to you, and I naturally trust them as well." Zhou Sui displayed absolute trust. "My lord." Hearing these words, Ji Bingyu''s pretty face turned red. Her big watery eyes were immensely moved, just as if a torrent of warmth had gushed forth from her heart. She felt her love erupting like a volcano, even submerging everything. Indeed, he is the man I have chosen. "This!" Initially possessing a detached temperament, Lady Xia, who never trusted any unfamiliar cultivator, but now, for some reason, a faint touch of sentiment emerged in her heart. Like the proverb said, one would die for those who know them well, perhaps this emotionally is similar to subjects who are willing to die for their monarch. Is this the man sister Ji chose? Indeed, he''s completely different, unlike other cultivators or other men in the world. Seems like my vision is far weaker compared to sister Ji''s, indeed, I don''t have much prowess in judging men. Previously, she thought Zhou Sui was just an ordinary man, as common as weeds everywhere. But now, she suddenly finds that there is an endless charm blooming on this ordinary man, as if there was a faint, sacred glow on him. At this time, she recalled the words her mother once told her, that indeed such a commonplace, yet full of charm, man existed in this world. She thought her mother was joking, but she didn''t expect that there truly existed such a man in the world. She felt her heart beating wildly. It was a completely unprecedented feeling. "Rest assured, we will definitely keep this secret." "Even in death, no one will hear about it from us." Purple Yan, like Lady Xia, also felt a sense of being completely trusted by others. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Within this world full of fraud and deception, survival of the fittest, where everyone only cares about their own gains, such men are really rare, even rarer than ten-thousand-year-old spiritual medicine. She didn''t know why, but her body began to heat up. It seemed that this man was emitting a pleasant smell. At this moment, she felt just like a moth drawn to a flame, craving to throw herself into the man. "No need to be so dramatic." "If you encounter a life and death situation, revealing about the spiritual pest is no big deal." "Because for me, your safety is the most important thing. Comparatively, the secret of the spiritual pest is trivial." Zhou Sui spoke carelessly, his affectionate words spilling out casually, as if they cost nothing. Of course, he''s neither a saint nor someone who trusts others wholeheartedly. That''s why he dared to reveal the secret of the Wine Bug to the three ladies. Because just now, his Obsession Gu, when he was promoted to the third level of Qi Condensation technique, had given breed to two offspring. Just a moment ago, he quietly planted the offspring of Obsession Gu into Lady Mu and Lady Xia. In not so much time, he believed that the power of Obsession Gu would begin to work. So, he was not afraid of the other two ladies betraying him. "This!" Hearing these words, Lady Mu and Lady Xia''s pretty faces turned red, and their hearts throbbed wildly. They couldn''t use words to describe their feelings at the moment. Although they were decisive female cultivators, they had never heard a man say such things to them. Most male cultivators who met them either wanted to rob them, kill them for treasure. Or they wanted to take them captive for their own perverse practices. In short, not many were well-meaning. "What do you mean by ''you guys''? My lord, don''t tell me you''re planning to take my two sisters as concubines?" Ji Bingyu looked very dangerously at Zhou Sui. "Cough, how could I? Yu''er''s sisters are like my sisters too. Naturally, I should take care of them." Zhou Sui coughed, "By the way, let''s not talk about this now. With the existence of the Wine Bug, we should be able to sell the spiritual wine now, right? We can earn a lot of spirit stones by selling the spiritual wine. Then, you do not need to go out of the city for adventures. I heard recently that the Immortal Mist Sect has sent many cultivators over, and many loose cultivators are rushing there. Misty Cloud City has become a dangerous place. If you carelessly adventure outside, you might encounter unimaginable dangers." He quickly changed the conversation. "So that''s the case, it seems the lord is also aware of this news, worrying about my safety, and thus revealed about the Wine Bug?" Ji Bingyu looked at Zhou Sui deeply, her heart filled with warmth. Her previous jealous mood disappeared instantly. After all, the man revealed the spiritual Pest for her sake. "Of course, even though you''re a great warrior, Yu''er, but who doesn''t slip by the river? It''s safer to stay in the city and cultivate. If it''s not necessary, don''t go out of the city for an adventure." "Now, just selling the spiritual wine is enough for our cultivation and daily expenses." Zhou Sui said solemnly. Being a homebody in his previous life, he naturally didn''t like going out, and if he could make money at home, why venture out? It''s not worth the risk. Moreover, this world is full of danger. One careless step would lead to death, so he had to be extremely cautious. Chapter 16 - 16: Half a Year, Advanced to Eight Stage Spiritual Root_1 "If that''s the case, how much Spiritual Wine can this Wine Bug produce?" Ji Bingyu asked with immense curiosity. "Well, it can create about ten jars of Spiritual Wine in a night." Zhou Sui pondered and gave a specific number. After all, the Wine Bug only emerged recently. It''s akin to a First Grade Wine Bug, and its abilities haven''t greatly improved. The ability to convert ten jars of Spiritual Wine was already quite remarkable. Of course, if the Wine Bug continues to evolve, the volume of Spiritual Wine it can convert will inevitably increase. "Ten jars of Spiritual Wine?" Upon hearing this, Mu Ziyi was also taken aback: "One jar of Spiritual Wine can be divided into ten pots, each pot of Spiritual Wine is worth fifty Lower Grade Spirit Stones, which means a jar of Spiritual Wine is worth five hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones. But the Wine Bug can convert ten jars of Spiritual Wine in a night; wouldn''t that mean one could earn five thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones a night? That''s just too absurd." She was utterly astounded. After all, even as a cultivator in the Late Qi Cultivation stage, taking risks and hunting magical beasts only yielded hundreds of Lower Grade Spirit Stones, which was already quite a positive return. Most of the time, they returned empty-handed. And most importantly, they were putting their lives at risk in the process. A moment of carelessness and their lives could be lost forever. Yet now, thanks to the power of the Wine Bug, they can earn five thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones overnight. The speed of this earning is terribly shocking. "No wonder the secret formula for Spiritual Wine can enable a cultivation clan to rise. It''s unimaginable to earn five thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones a day ¨C wouldn''t that amount to one hundred and fifty thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones in a month?" Mu Ziyi was also taken aback. She felt that this Wine Bug was simply a huge vein of Spirit Stones. While true Spirit Stone veins will inevitably be exhausted, the Wine Bug, as long as its lifespan endures, can continuously produce Spiritual Wine. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If other cultivation clans and Sects were to know about this, they would swarm in and scramble madly for it. At this moment, she truly recognized the importance of the Wine Bug. It was an earthshaking spiritual pest that could raise a cultivation clan, whose value was incalculable. "The benefits are indeed too astounding. If discovered by others, we will undoubtedly die. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators would move against us. So, we still need to be careful and cautious." Ji Bingyu spoke in seriousness, "According to our cultivation, earning five thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones per month is enough. This is within reasonable limits. To exceed this number would be somewhat reckless." She made her decision; selling ten jars of Spiritual Wine a month was enough. After all, selling too much could make them a target. "Let''s listen to Yu''er." Zhou Sui also nodded, strongly agreeing. Although it is ideal to have as many Spirit Stones as possible, we must also consider whether we have the power to protect them. If we can''t, no matter how many Spirit Stones we have, they would only serve to benefit others. If they could earn a few thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones every month, it would fully satisfy their daily cultivation needs. Once their cultivation increases, then they can earn more Spirit Stones. There won''t be any delay. "Thank you, sir, for understanding. Our cultivation is still too weak. If we could become Foundation Establishment cultivators, we could sell Spiritual Wine openly and wouldn''t have to worry about others'' covetousness." Ji Bingyu sighed deeply. But these were inevitable circumstances, the rules of survival for the scattered Cultivator. For scattered cultivators with no backing, every action requires careful consideration as if treading on thin ice. An inadvertent mistake could result in catastrophe, hence the need for extreme caution. "It''s okay. As long as you don''t venture into the wilderness for a while." "I heard that Immortal Mist Sect has brought a large number of cultivators into the Cloudy Mist Mountains. The situation in the mountains is very chaotic right now with killings everywhere. It''s highly unsafe." "Now that we have the Spirit Stones from selling Spiritual Wine, you don''t have to take the risk of hunting beasts in the wilderness." Zhou Sui spoke sincerely. "Okay, we will not take any risks in the near future." Ji Bingyu looked at Zhou Sui with affection. Hearing his words, both Mu Ziyi and Xia Jingyan were greatly moved. In their years as scattered cultivators, Zhou Sui was the first man they''d met who cared so much for them. If they could earn plentiful financial resources without lifting a finger, who would dare venture? Killing too many beasts will eventually lead to being killed by beasts instead. If they were out of luck and encountered a robbery, they would also die on the road. But now, with Spiritual Wine, even if they stay in Misty Cloud City, they would not have to worry about lack of Spirit Stones. This life was what they had always dreamed of. ... In the blink of an eye, half a year passed. It was now winter in Misty Cloud City. Snow fell everywhere, creating a beautiful frosted scenery but also an incredibly cold climate. Many cultivators were shivering from the cold. However, Zhou Sui remained calm and composed at home, cultivating with his partner Ji Bingyu. "Last night, you cultivated seven times with your partner. You have planted deep feelings of love, and you''ve obtained a certain degree of experience in swordsmanship." "Your cultivation has increased to a certain extent." "Your Spiritual Root Aptitude has improved and advanced to an Eight Stage Spiritual Root." Zhou Sui felt a jolt in his body after a night of dual cultivation. He sensed a mysterious warm stream flowing from the Obsession Gu into his Spiritual Root, causing a hugely transformative change in his Spiritual Root. At this moment, he realized that his Spiritual Root had been elevated from a Ninth Grade Spirit Root to an Eight Stage Spiritual Root. Undoubtedly, it was an astonishing transformation. Other cultivators, no matter what they tried, could not improve their Spiritual Root Aptitude. But now, he had merely dual cultivated for half a year and managed to advance from a Ninth Grade Spirit Root to an Eight Stage Spiritual Root, an inconceivable feat. If this were known, it would undoubtedly shock countless cultivators. "Is this the Eight Stage Spiritual Root Aptitude?" Zhou Sui felt that his absorption efficiency of nature''s spiritual energy had improved by a third compared to before and even his understanding had improved to some extent. Compared to the Ninth Grade Spirit Root, his current aptitude had improved significantly. It was like being transformed from an idiot to an average person. Among many cultivators, the Ninth Grade Spirit Root was relatively rare, equivalent to a human fool. But now, having advanced to an Eight Stage Spiritual Root, he had managed to scrape into the category of ordinary cultivators. He had finally managed to escape from the ranks of fools. This had left Zhou Sui feeling incredibly thrilled. After all, this was only the beginning. If he were to continue, his Spiritual Root might reach the seventh or even first grade. If so, he would become a genius among cultivators. Chapter 17 - 17: Rising Prices, Heavy Rewards from Immortal Mist Sect!_1 "However, I still haven''t managed to break through to the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. After half a year of diligent cultivation, supported by the assistance of pills, the power of his True Yuan surged, reaching the peak of the Qi Condensation Third Level. However, the transition from the third to fourth level of Qi Cultivation is a small but significant threshold. For a typical cultivator, it usually takes around four to five years to truly breakthrough. But after he advanced to the Eight Stage Spiritual Root, he believed that he might not need that much time, likely only requiring several months to advance to the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer. Once there, he would be a cultivator at the mid-stage of Qi Cultivation. Though this realm isn''t particularly impressive, it at least puts him above those at the low-level of cultivation. Moreover, this would grant him a certain degree of self-protection. Thinking about this, Zhou Sui stretched in his courtyard and walked towards the entrance, running into a few neighbors. "Oh, isn''t this Friend Zhou? Married to a beautiful woman, have you finally mustered the courage to leave your house?" The speaker was his neighbor Zhang Cheng, who was a Lower First-grade Pill Master. He previously thought that Ji Bingyu wanted to drain Zhou Sui, assuming Zhou Sui wouldn''t last more than a couple of days. But to his surprise, Zhou Sui not only did survive for half a year but also raised his cultivation to the Qi Condensation Third Level. He knew Zhou Sui''s Spiritual Root was a Lower Grade one. Although he didn''t know the specific grade, he was sure it was worse than his own. Under normal circumstances, one could not possibly advance from the first layer of Qi Cultivation to the third without more than a decade. However, after marrying Ji Bingyu, who was at the peak stage of Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, Zhou Sui seemed to have suddenly struck gold and advanced to the third Qi Cultivation level. Undoubtedly, it was surely the result of the large amount of pills provided by Ji Bingyu to assist in his cultivation. Without this support, his cultivation wouldn''t have advanced so rapidly. Just thinking about how this kid had late-stage Qi Cultivation parents supporting him when he was young, leading a worry-free luxurious life, and then being preferred by such a beautiful cultivator with abundant cultivation resources after growing up, Zhang Cheng was consumed with envy. Life was simply too unfair. If beautifying her life was her purpose, he also wasn''t too shabby, but she still wasn''t interested in him. "Uncle Zhang, you jest. I seldom go out just because am at a low level of cultivation, and I prefer to practice diligently at home. After all, with my current cultivation, it''s not prudent to venture outside." Zhou Sui smiled slightly, appearing calm and composed. "Ah, staying home and practicing diligently is indeed a wise choice. Perhaps you are unaware of the chaos outside. Half a year ago, Liu Dong and a few others seemed to have died in the Yunwu Mountain Range. It is rumored they were killed by rogue cultivators." "Poor Liu Dong was a Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivator. He might have harbored hopes of establishing his foundation, but who would have imagined that he would suffer such ill-fated tragedy and perish at the hands of those cultivators?" Zhang Cheng said with great emotion. "No way, Liu Dong is dead? Is this news true or false?" Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui was shocked. He had been practicing diligently at home for the past six months and hadn''t paid much attention to the matter involving Liu Dong. Considering that he had the backing of three late-stage Qi Cultivation female cultivators at his place, even if Liu Dong was supremely audacious, he wouldn''t dare to make a fuss at Zhou Sui''s house unless he was seeking his death. But who could have predicted that Liu Dong, without Zhou Sui doing anything, had already met his end. One major adversary suddenly vanished just like that. Still, this development also eased his heart quite a bit. With this enemy gone, he wouldn''t have to bother making schemes against him any longer. "Of course it''s true! This news has already spread among all the neighbors." Zhang Cheng said in a heavy tone, " It''s said that someone around here ventured deep into the Yunwu Mountain Range and spotted the corpses of Liu Dong and others. Their bodies were mangled beyond recognition. They died a tragic death." He insisted that the incident was hundred percent true. "If that is the case, was the murderer identified?" Zhou Sui inquired curiously. "How could it be possible to find the murderer?" Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng chuckled, "You are unaware of the current circumstances. The Immortal Mist Sect is vigorously developing the Yunwu Mountain Range and has brought a large number of cultivators into the mountains, most of whom are ruthless and vicious Loose Cultivators or cultivators from various families, any of whom could potentially kill others." Similar incidents have become far too common in the Yunwu Mountain Range, with countless cultivators dying each day. It''s impossible to manage. And given that Liu Dong died in the wilderness, even less attention was paid." Saying this, he suddenly lowered his voice, "And I''ve also received another piece of insider news. It''s said that while the Immortal Mist Sect was developing the Red Gold Mine, they suddenly encountered a second-stage monster beast, resulting in numerous cultivator casualties, and even a Foundation Establishment cultivator was seriously injured and fled in disgrace. This event triggered a large-scale retreat of cultivators." "A second-stage monster beast appeared? Has the Immortal Mist Sect given up?" Zhou Sui was quite shocked. After all, a second-stage monster beast is as powerful as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. It''s extraordinarily formidable. Ordinary cultivators face certain death at its hand. "How could they possibly give up?" Zhang Cheng waved his hand, "Yunwu Mountain Range harbors the Red Gold and Spirit Stone mines. If one can attain them, it would undeniably enhance the power of the Immortal Mist Sect. They are definitely not willing to give up. After learning about the existence of the second-stage beast, the Immortal Mist Sect reportedly dispatched several Foundation Establishment elders to the location, additionally increased the benefits, and even took out five Foundation Pills." Whoever makes a significant contribution during the development of the Yunwu Mountain Range can earn a Foundation Pill. Hearing this news, many cultivators are eager to follow the Immortal Mist Sect into the Yunwu Mountain Range." A Foundation Pill?! Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui''s pupils constricted. He could also fully imagine the frenzy among all the Loose Cultivators. After all, for a Loose Cultivator to attain a Foundation Pill, they wouldn''t know how many Spirit Stones it would cost them. Even if they had sufficient Spirit Stones, there was no channel to buy Foundation Pills. This was an elixir that money couldn''t necessarily buy. It could be argued that whoever possesses the Foundation Pill could look forward to becoming a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. No wonder so many Loose Cultivators are mad with greed, all wanting to follow the cultivators from the Immortal Mist Sect into the Yunwu Mountain Range. "Because of this, the prices of pills, talismans, magic artifacts, Spirit Rice, etc., in Misty Cloud City are skyrocketing. A lot of Loose Cultivators are accumulating resources to have a deadly fight in Yunwu Mountain Range." Zhang Cheng stated that the prices of all kinds of things in Misty Cloud City have been crazy recently. The inflation is provoking the dissatisfaction of ordinary cultivators. The prices have at least doubled compared to before and even the rent for houses in Misty Cloud City is rising. Countless Loose Cultivators are yearning to live in Misty Cloud City. After all, there are too many Loose Cultivators. If they live outside the city, they run the risk of being killed by rogue cultivators at any time. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If they live in the city, their safety increases manifold. Chapter 18 - 18: Earning tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, Getting rich with Spiritual Wine_1 "By the way, friend Zhou, have you decided to take a risk and join the Immortal Mist Sect in venturing into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range?" Zhang Cheng asked. "Why? Did many others also decide to join them?" Zhou Sui asked in return. "You are familiar with Tao who is a Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer Cultivator, aren''t you? He''s decided to risk it with the Immortal Mist Sect. Given his spiritual root aptitude, without the reward from the Immortal Mist Sect, he can''t hope to establish his cultivation base." "If he''s lucky this time and makes great contributions, he could receive the sect''s reward. Although it doesn''t guarantee successful Base Establishment, it could at least allow him to progress to the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer." Zhang Cheng explained. "But the Cloud Mist Mountain Range is so dangerous, is it really worth the risk?" Zhou Sui frowned. He did not believe that the Immortal Mist Sect would be that generous. If developing the Cloud Mist Mountain Range wasn''t dangerous, why would they be willing to offer so many resources as rewards? They say there must be brave men where there''s a generous reward. Most likely, the Immortal Mist Sect wants to attract loose cultivators to be their cannon fodder, shielding them from the many dangers of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. Without any doubt, the death rate amongst these loose cultivators following the Immortal Mist Sect into the Mountain Range wouldn''t be low. "Well, it''s certainly worth the risk. In order to exploit the Cloud Mist Mountain range, the Immortal Mist Sect has dispatched three Foundation Establishment elders and over a hundred Qi Cultivation Disciples. They are determined to succeed." "If my cultivation wasn''t insufficient, I''d also like to join them." Zhang Cheng sighed. He believed the Immortal Mist Sect''s move would certainly succeed. "Forget it, I''m only at the Qi Condensation Third Level. Even if I do go, I won''t receive much of a reward. It''s better to stay home and cultivate quietly." "If I really need more pills, I''d ask my Taoist friends." Zhou Sui gestured his disinterest in the venture. After all, his Spiritual Wine trade was prospering right now. He could earn at least five thousand lower grade Spiritual Stones each month and he didn''t lack Spiritual Stones. If it wasn''t to avoid drawing too much attention, he could have earned even more Spiritual Stones. Thus, he naturally wasn''t going to risk his life for some rewards like other loose cultivators. His life was much too precious for that. "What!" Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng''s mouth twitched in jealousy. Why didn''t he have such wealthy friends? It just wasn''t fair. No wonder this guy didn''t want to take the risk in the Cloud Mist Mountain. If he could easily get money from friends, who''d risk their life adventuring outside? He must have relied on that beautiful female cultivator, but it might not be her who nourished him, but him sucking the blood out of her. It''s infuriating. How could such a thing happen in this world? "My dear." At this moment, a delicate voice rang out. Three attractive female cultivators walked in from outside, they were Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan. They left the house earlier to sell Spiritual Wine and buy various pills, materials, Spirit Meat, Spirit Rice, and other supplies. After all, Misty Cloud City was in chaos, filled with outsider cultivators. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If Zhou Sui, a Qi Condensation Third Layer cultivator, went out so carelessly, he might face unexpected dangers. But it wouldn''t matter as much if Ji Bingyu and the others went out. After all, they were late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivators. No one would dare harm them. "You''re back, come in quickly." Zhou Sui smiled and promptly opened the door to let them in. "Damn." Seeing this, Zhang Cheng felt bitter, very bitter. He was well into his forties and was alone with no partner. He had to visit the Red Light District every day to deal with his needs, wasting a lot of Spiritual Stones and gradually exhausting his wealth. Yet, this young man had already gained the favor of a beautiful female cultivator. It''s clear how comfortable his daily life must be. It''s true what they say, you die of envy if you keep comparing yourself to others. He went back to his own room, closed the door, and decided to block them out of his sight. ... At this time, in the house, Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan had already sat down. "So, how did the sale of Spiritual Wine go?" Zhou Sui asked. "Of course, it went well." Ji Bingyu smiled, "After all, with the soaring prices in Misty Cloud City, the price of Spiritual Wine has risen to a hundred lower grade Spiritual Stones per pot. We sold only a hundred pots but earned above ten thousand lower grade Spiritual Stones. The money comes so fast it feels like it''s burning my hands." She was truly amazed. In truth, without Zhou Sui''s Spiritual Wine, she would have never known that earning Spiritual Stones could be so easy. There''s no need to adventure outside, kill people for their treasures, or hunt down beasts. Just by selling Spiritual Wine, you can make an astonishing profit. In the last six months, just from selling Spiritual Wine, they earned tens of thousands of lower grade Spiritual Stones. They''d never dared to dream of such a life before. "Don''t worry, we know that this amount of Spirit Stones is way too much, so we basically only work with taverns and don''t sell to ordinary loose cultivators. These taverns have a large demand, and can easily buy dozens of pots." "Most importantly, when we sell to the taverns, we alter our appearances before going. Even if they wanted to, it would be impossible for them to trace us." Mu Ziyi and Xia Jingyan explained. After all, they had been loose cultivators for many years and knew how dangerous it is to be targeted by enemies, definitely resulting in attacks from other cultivators. So, to avoid this, they always acted with caution, and never intended for others to know their true identities. If other cultivators knew they''d made so many Spirit Stones, they would certainly be attacked, causing a great deal of danger. "To tell the truth, it''s not totally risk-free. We have a feeling that after a half year of selling Spiritual Wine, the tavern bosses are beginning to suspect our identities." Ji Bingyu said in a grave tone. With the strengthening of soul power, she became increasingly sensitive to hostility from others. At first, the tavern bosses might not have had any ulterior motives, but as time went on, they started questioning the origins of the Bingyu and the others'' Spiritual Wine. "In that case, we should suspend the sale of Spiritual Wine for now. Even if we can''t earn a lot of Spiritual Stones, your safety matters most. We absolutely cannot put ourselves in danger." Zhou Sui squinted. He felt this was already a dangerous signal, no amount of caution would be excessive. Chapter 19 - 19: Refining the Clone Gu_1 "Hmm, I think so too. Having obtained so many spirit stones, we actually have enough for our cultivation for the time being." "Even if we got more spirit stones, if they can''t be transformed into real power, they won''t have any meaning." Ji Bingyu also agreed with this point. In fact, she too wanted to temporarily stop the sale of spiritual wine. After all, the extensive sale of spiritual wine has already aroused some suspicion among cultivators. Spiritual wine had been an extremely rare commodity, and it simply could not circulate on the market in large amounts. Yet now, even ordinary cultivators can purchase spiritual wine. Of course, this is just a preliminary suspicion. As the Immortal Mist Sect is currently developing the Mist Mountain Range extensively, all cultivators'' attention is focused on the Mist Mountain Range, and had barely noticed this point. "Yeah, even if we didn''t sell the spiritual wine, it would be enough for us to drink. The spiritual wine''s impact on our cultivation progress is tremendous, it''s even better than ordinary pills." Mu Ziyi voiced her feelings. After drinking spiritual wine for half a year, she felt her cultivation level dramatically advancing, about to breakthrough from the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer to the eight layer. Normally, it would be impossible without four to five years of cultivation. As one can imagine, spiritual wine''s effect on her cultivation progress has been extraordinary. No wonder those cultivation clans monopolized the sale of spiritual wine. "This time we went to those shops, we at least bought half a year''s worth of spirit rice and spirit meat. For the time being, we don''t need to go out to look for food." S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Half a year should be more than enough time for the matter to temporarily blow over. The tavern owners won''t be paying us any attention." Xia Jingyan said in a deep tone. She also felt that they needed to stop selling for at least half a year and wait for things to die down. "Thank you for your hard work. If it weren''t for you, I would not be able to live such a peaceful life." Zhou Sui expressed his gratitude. "It''s nothing, sir. This is what I should be doing." Ji Bingyu looked at Zhou Sui tenderly. As time went on, she felt her love for Zhou Sui growing deeper. She absolutely did not want an outsider to disturb her peaceful life. "Yes, brother-in-law, you just need to focus on cultivating, you don''t need to worry about anything." Hearing this, Mu Ziyi and Xia Jingyan''s faces turned a shade of red, their hearts throbbing. Even such insignificant praise seemed to make them happy for a long time. This was their elder sister''s husband, they should not be having such emotions, they shouldn''t be having such thoughts. Having a crush on your own brother-in-law is very immoral. However, they just couldn''t control themselves. ..... During the late night. Ji Bingyu needed to cultivate, so she went to the quiet room next door. Even as spirit couples, it''s not like they could practice dual cultivation every night. She also had her "Aunt Flo" visits. Plus, Ji Bingyu''s cultivation level had already reached Qi Cultivation nineth Layer. She was now aiming for the realm of the completion stage of Qi Cultivation, so her cultivation time increased markedly. Should she advance to the completion stage of Qi Cultivation, she would have a chance to advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Once someone becomes a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, not only does their cultivation level drastically increase, even their lifespan can be extended. They can generally live up to two hundred and fifty years, which can be considered stepping on the path to longevity. Unlike Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators, who, regardless of their efforts to extend their lifespan, would only live up to about one hundred and fifty years at most. "It seems I need to refine some new Gu insects." At this moment, Zhou Sui touched his chin, sinking into thought. Because the business of selling spiritual wine is easily targeted by other cultivators, if he''s not careful, his whereabouts could be exposed. So, he must think of a way to resolve this issue so that even if he is targeted, it won''t be traced back to him. "To solve the current situation, I''m afraid the only Gu Insect would be the Clone Gu." Zhou Sui believed he had found the method to refine this Gu insect from the Gu Divine Bowl, and once successful, he would have a clone of his own. This way, when selling spiritual wine, he could just send his clone. Even if he encountered a threat, what would die would be just his clone. This can maximize the resolution of the danger faced when selling spiritual wine. In fact, throughout the past half a year, he had been looking for materials to refine the Clone Gu, and by now, he had finally prepared all the necessary materials for the Clone Gu. The main ingredient was Soul Distraction Grass, valued at two thousand lower-grade spiritual stones, moreover it was the type that even if you had money, you may not necessarily be able to buy. "To refine!" Thinking of this, Zhou Sui did not hesitate and immediately activated the Supreme Gu God Bowl. He threw all the materials into it and also threw in eight hundred lower-grade spiritual stones. To him now, a mere eight hundred lower grade spirit stones were nothing, they were just a drop in the bucket. Whoosh~~~ In an instant, all the materials instantly melted, and then a grey gu insect surfaced. At the same time, a huge stream of information surged like a tide into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. "The Clone Gu is a peculiar Gu insect that can duplicate countless clones. Once integrated into the host''s body, the stronger the host is, the more clones can be consolidated. Furthermore, the aura of the clone is almost indistinguishable from the main body, making it nearly impossible to discern truth from falsehood. The clone also inherits half the strength of the main body. Even more, the main body and the clone can instantly transmit information to each other, keeping the main body aware of everything the clone experiences. However, the clone can''t distance too far from the main body, or the clone will instantly die." Upon perceiving this information, Zhou Sui felt extremely elated. There''s no doubt that the capabilities of the Clone Gu are extraordinary. It could not only split into countless clones. Even if the clone dies, it wouldn''t affect him. Although the clone can''t be too far from his main body, within a hundred kilometers, there shouldn''t be any problem. In other words, he completely could control the Clone Gu to go to dangerous places to explore for him. At the initial stage, he could only consolidate three clones. As his cultivation level increases, the number of clones would also further increase. But three were already enough for now, he could use these three clones, distribute them around Misty Cloud City, and sell spiritual wine to earn massive amounts of spirit stones at the same time. Even if they were discovered by enemies and the clones were killed, it''s impossible to harm his real body. It can be said that this is an extraordinarily powerful ability for self-preservation, with endless applications. "With this Clone Gu, I can use my clones to go to the market to buy various supplies or even sell spiritual wine." Zhou Sui was extremely excited. Honestly speaking, the reason he didn''t dare to leave his home previously was due to his low cultivation level. If he were targeted by other Loose Cultivators, it would certainly be a dire situation. But with a clone to help, he didn''t need to worry about anything. The clone could completely replace him, going to the market to buy all sorts of supplies and materials. Even if he encountered danger, it would merely mean the loss of one clone. It didn''t matter at all. Chapter 20 - 20: Promotion to Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer, Taking Mu Ziyi as a Concubine_1 In the blink of an eye, another day had passed, and it was late at night, the outside remained peaceful as ever. "I''m sorry, my lord, I have my monthly cycle today, I''m afraid I can''t serve you tonight," said Ji Bingyu apologetically. "It''s alright." Zhou Sui waved his hand and assured her. Though he was used to practicing dual cultivation with his Dao partner at night, he didn''t mind taking a break occasionally. "This won''t do. If I''m not able to serve my husband, I''m failing my duties as a wife. Why don''t you get a concubine who can take care of you when I''m not feeling well?" Ji Bingyu suggested. What?! Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui was flabbergasted. Even with his vivid imagination, he never expected Ji Bingyu to make such a suggestion, it was beyond his wildest dreams. This was the first time he''d heard of a wife willingly suggesting her husband take a concubine. "That''s... not really appropriate." Zhou Sui swallowed, hesitating. "My lord, I know you love me, but it''s a failure on my part if I can''t serve you," Ji Bingyu said. "Expecting a powerful cultivator to be committed to one woman for their entire life just isn''t realistic." "So, I began to look for suitable candidates for a concubine for you." Ji Bingyu explained earnestly. "This...!" Zhou Sui was speechless. What kind of ideas had the notorious cultivation world planted in the heads of these female cultivators? To not only propose the idea of a concubine himself but to also have chosen the candidate he was bewildered. In the moment, he didn''t know what to say. All he could think was that Ji Bingyu was truly a good Dao partner. "Ahem, in that case, who have you chosen as the concubine?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "How about my friend Mu Ziyi?" Ji Bingyu let out a slight smile. "She''s been my close sister for many years, has a gentle disposition, stunning beauty, and a good figure. She can take care of you when I can''t, and you also know each other, so there won''t be any discomfort." "But would she be willing?" Zhou Sui blinked. "Of course, she is. I talked to her today, and she agreed without hesitation. She must have been deeply attracted to you, my lord, so she didn''t refuse." Ji Bingyu laughed. Click! At this moment, Mu Ziyi opened the door and walked in meekly. Blushing, she barely dared to look at Zhou Sui, blushing to an extreme. "I''ll leave you two alone now." Ji Bingyu smiled and walked out of the room, leaving Zhou Sui and Mu Ziyi alone. ...... Time passed in the blink of an eye, and it was soon morning. At this moment, a burst of information instantaneously entered the depths of Zhou Sui''s Sea of Consciousness. "You performed dual cultivation with Dao partner Mu Ziyi seven times last night, and the love between you is strong." "You gained a certain level of experience in the art of talismans." "Your Spiritual Root Aptitude has improved to a certain extent." "You received the Yin Force from your partner, and your cultivation improved, you''ve elevated to the fourth layer of Qi Cultivation." In an instant, Zhou Sui sensed an enormous energy that instantly helped him break through a bottleneck, made a breakthrough in his meridian, and enhanced his True Yuan Force significantly. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Compared to before, the True Yuan Force was at least double. Unmistakably, being in the mid-stage of Qi Cultivation implies that he had started to separate himself from struggling cultivators. Even in Misty Cloud City, this level of cultivation began to set him apart from the lower-middle-class cultivators. Now he understood why the Qi Cultivation midway is so much stronger than the initial stage, not only did the body undergo astonishing fortification, but the inner True Yuan Force also increased by more than double. Simply, the crushing True Yuan Force alone is sufficient to eliminate four or five third level cultivators. He could feel the surging True Yuan Force flowing through his meridians, a sense of great power filling his entire body. "I didn''t expect to advance to the fourth level of Qi Cultivation so quickly." Zhou Sui was overjoyed. Based on his estimations, under normal cultivation, it would take years to break through from the third level of Qi cultivation to the fourth level. This was a significant bottleneck, even for someone with an eight-stage Spiritual Root Aptitude, a tremendous amount of time is required to breakthrough. But now, after receiving Mu Ziyi''s Yin Force, he broke through the third level of Qi cultivation immediately, resulting in a significant increase in his cultivation. "Congratulations, my lord, on upgrading to the mid-stage of Qi Cultivation." At this moment, Mu Ziyi also detected the change in Zhou Sui''s aura and said excitedly. "I owe it all to you, Ziyi. If it weren''t for your help, I wouldn''t have broken through so quickly," said Zhou Sui, appreciatively. "No, no, it''s all because of your exceptional talents, my lord, I only helped a little. I didn''t really do anything." Mu Ziyi, redder than ever, feeling ecstasy, as if Zhou Sui praising her was the greatest accomplishment. "But are you really okay with being my concubine? Isn''t it a bit unfair to you?" Zhou Sui asked. "No, not at all, I find it an absolute honor to be chosen by you...given my background," Mu Ziyi looked at Zhou Sui teary-eyed. "Your background? Come to think of it, I don''t think you''ve ever spoken about your past, Ziyi." Zhou Sui asked curiously, wanting to know about Mu Ziyi''s past. "There isn''t much to tell, I''m from the Mu family, a foundation establishment clan that''s quite far away from Misty Cloud City. I''m the daughter of a concubine." Mu Ziyi began to talk about her past. "Even though I''m a concubine''s daughter, I wasn''t treated badly because I had a Spiritual Root. I was provided with adequate resources. Who would have thought that it was all a fa?ade? On my 18th birthday, the Mu family suddenly decided to marry me off to the patriarch of another Foundation Establishment clan, the Liu family. The patriarch was indeed a Foundation Establishment cultivator. However, he was an old man, over two hundred years old, and on the verge of death. Of course, I didn''t want to marry him. But as a daughter of a concubine from the Mu family, I had no choice but to obey the family''s orders. They insisted that I marry him. Just as I was giving up hope, sister Ji appeared and rescued me. She took me away from the Mu family. Even when the Mu family was livid, they couldn''t do anything to me. Since then, I''ve been traveling the cultivation world with Sister Ji. She was my savior, she gave me a new life." She talked briefly about her past experience. She was twenty-nine years old now, with a Sixth Stage Spirit Root aptitude. Moreover, she also was a First-grade Superior Talisman Master. Without a doubt, she was an indisputable genius in the art of talismans. Chapter 21 - 21: Deteriorating law and order in Misty Cloud City, rampant robbing-1 "The Mu Family? They actually forced you to marry an old man who''s on his deathbed?" "Even if I am a daughter of a concubine, aren''t I still a person? Why should those born of the main lineage be seen as superior, while those born of the branches are seen as lower? The world shouldn''t operate this way." "Anyone who dares to disrespect my partner, even a foundation establishment family, will pay the price." "Everything turns in cycles, don''t look down on the young who are poor. Once I become a Golden Core cultivator, I''ll make sure the Mu family and the Liu family pay the price. The Mu family will regret forcing you to get married." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, looking very angry as he made grand promises to Mu Ziyi. "My lord, you are too good to me." With tears in her eyes, Mu Ziyi looked at Zhou Sui, deeply moved, feeling wonderfully warm on the inside. Although she knew it might be a long time before her lord would become a Golden Core cultivator, the fact that he had such an intention made her feel satisfied. At this moment, her love for him was skyrocketing. "What are you talking about? Isn''t it natural for me to treat my partner well?" Zhou Sui looked deeply into Mu Ziyi''s eyes. He had no choice. Who could resist when Mu Ziyi looked so delicate but had such a broad mind? It made sense whatever this beautiful female cultivator did. "My lord, love me once more." Mu Ziyi looked shyly at Zhou Sui. Hearing this, Zhou Sui found it impossible to resist. Any normal man wouldn''t have been able to. ...¡­ Not far away, Xia Jingyan, who was hiding in her own room, had a red face. She also noticed the activity in Zhou Sui''s bedroom. She didn''t know why, but she felt angry. "Sister Ji, you¡­ you actually let that shameless man take a concubine, and it''s Sister Mu at that. Isn''t that too good for him? It''s outrageous!" Xia Jingyan gritted her teeth. She thought Zhou Sui was a libertine who had no restraint. If she had known this scoundrel didn''t have good intentions from the start, she wouldn''t have agreed to live with him at a discounted price. She suspected he planned from the start to kill two birds with one stone. She had no idea that this little scoundrel would actually succeed ¡ª he even had women in both of his arms. "It''s okay. I agreed to this. After all, it''s a critical time for me to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. I can''t keep my husband frustrated, can I? At least it''s better to let oneself be at an advantage than others. And Sister Mu doesn''t seem to mind, she seems rather pleased." Ji Bingyu smiled slightly. What?! Upon hearing this, Xia Jingyan was full of jealousy. Why should I let Sister Mu lead when I could benefit myself? Yet she didn''t back down. "Sister Ji, I think it''s better to be cautious. If you set a precedent, this scoundrel will marry in droves. And if at a later stage, he marries a bunch of other women and turns the house upside down, what then?" "He is only at Qi Cultivation fourth Layer now, but once he reaches Late Qi Cultivation or even the Foundation Establishment Realm, won''t he have lots and lots of wives?" "Indeed, that might be a problem. How about this, Sister Xia, why don''t you help me by marrying him? That way he might focus on his family and not stray." Ji Bingyu said with a smile. "Me, m-me? I refuse! Who would want to marry such a fickle man?" Xia Jingyan''s pretty face went red, and her heart beat wildly. She''d almost agreed, but instinctively refused. She would die before uttering such shameless words. However, Ji Bingyu understood her sister''s thoughts quite clearly. If she really disliked the idea, she would have shown disgust, not shyness. But it was probably because her husband was too charming ¡ª her two sisters were completely infatuated. But this might also be a good thing. After all, their interests were intertwined. If they could become a family, they would naturally become closer. But judging from Sister Xia''s expression, she may need some time to accept the idea. ...¡­ Happy times always pass quickly. In the blink of an eye, a month had passed. Mu Ziyi quickly adapted to her status as a concubine and moved into Zhou Sui''s room. As for Xia Jingyan? She pretended not to see anything and always stayed in her bedroom to practice cultivation. It seemed like she would be able to advance to Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer in no time. As for Zhou Sui, he of course was also practicing cultivation at home. Although his Spiritual Root had advanced to the eighth grade, it was still a Lower Grade Spirit Root. Despite being better than before, his cultivation progress was still slow. However, thanks to dual cultivation with his two Dao partners, as well as the aid of the Spiritual Wine, his cultivation progress wasn''t too slow. He was making rapid progress towards Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer. In comparison to the average Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer cultivator, this was an incredibly fast progression. "Fellow Daoist Zhou." At this moment, their neighbor Zhang Cheng suddenly came over, his expression tense. "I don''t know if you know this, but last night, the family of three of Fellow Daoist Bai nearby were all murdered. Their home was also completely looted." "What? Murdered at home? Who has the guts to commit such a crime inside Misty Cloud City?" Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon hearing this news, Zhou Sui was shocked. He had been at home concentrating on his cultivation and knew nothing of what was happening outside. He had never imagined that the security situation could deteriorate to this point. Even at home, there were rogues who would come to commit murder. He knew that fellow daoist Bai was a Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer cultivator and his Dao partner was a Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer cultivator. Though they weren''t powerful, not many would dare to provoke them. Yet even so, they were killed by thugs. This was outrageous. Before, these thugs only dared to make their move in the wilderness, but now they could homicide even inside the city. "Fellow Daoist Zhou, you might not be aware that recently, the Immortal Mist Sect has taken a large number of cultivators deep into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. Many cultivators from the security team of Misty Cloud City have also gone. Once they left, there weren''t enough people to maintain the security in the city. Hence, the brigand cultivators have started to act recklessly and began to rob and kill the cultivators within the city." Zhang Cheng was very worried. "After all, without the security team of the city, the other Loose Cultivators don''t take the rules of Misty Cloud City seriously, which leads to the increasingly precarious security situation within the city." "Fellow Daoist Bai mentioned that when he went out to buy food, he was targeted by some outland cultivators. Who would have thought that he would be robbed that very night?" "I see." Zhou Sui immediately understood why the security situation in Misty Cloud City was so bad. It was all because a large number of cultivators had left Misty Cloud City to hunt monsters and pave roads deep into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. This led to few cultivators left to maintain security in the city. Some outland Loose Cultivators seeing this situation, naturally began to pluck up the courage to start robbing the cultivators within the city who had no background. Therefore, the city was in a state of high tension. Chapter 22 - 22 The Request from the Neighboring Cultivators, Full of Security_1 "So what are you getting at with these remarks?" Zhou Sui naturally knew that his old neighbor didn''t make courtesy calls without a reason, and there must be something he needed, hence his visit. "Actually, it''s like this. I am aware that your Cultivation partner is a Cultivator of the nineth layer of Qi Cultivation, and you even live with two women who are at the Late Qi Cultivation stage." Zhang Cheng shamelessly said, "Even the most rampant marauding Cultivators wouldn''t dare to provoke three Cultivators at the Late Qi Cultivation stage at the same time. So, the rest of us neighbors have discussed and decided to ask if we could temporarily live next to your house. If there did happen to be a marauding Cultivator appearing, we could watch out for each other." He straightforwardly stated his intentions. In fact, he also represented the neighborhood in seeking help from Zhou Sui. After all, the strongest Cultivator on this street right now is Ji Bingyu, and the rest of the Cultivators are mostly at the midway stage of Qi Cultivation. The difference between them and those at the Late Qi Cultivation stage is immense. "Of course, we won''t stay for long, at most for a month. By then, when the cultivators who went to the Misty Mountains return, the safety of Misty Cloud City will certainly return to normal." Zhang Cheng said in a hurry. He made it clear that these neighbors wouldn''t stay too long, at most a month. "Fine, you can stay nearby my house, but I can''t guarantee your safety." After thinking it over carefully, Zhou Sui agreed. Because even if he refused, these neighbors would still swarm around, and he couldn''t stop them. It would be better for him to agree, and do them a favor. Obviously, these neighbors only wanted to use the prestige of the Late Stage Qi Cultivators to deter these marauding Cultivators. "That''s wonderful, thank you so much, Daoist Zhou." Zhang Cheng was overjoyed. His emotions were bittersweet at this moment. He used to think that Zhou Sui, who had married an older woman Cultivator, would definitely be used as a furnace by her, and be drained clean. But now, not only is he safe and sound, his cultivation has also advanced by leaps and bounds. He even had to go to Zhou Sui for help himself. The uncertainties in this world couldn''t be compared with anything else. If someone had told him a year ago that he would be seeking help from Zhou Sui, a young man, he would not have believed it even if he were beaten to death. "Alright, that''s it for now, I need to return to my cultivation." Zhou Sui issued a notice of dismissal. Upon hearing Zhou Sui''s words, Zhang Cheng quickly departed, and the Cultivator neighbors hiding around immediately congregated, asking about the situation. "How did it go? Has Daoist Zhou, no, has Daoist Zhou agreed?" A Cultivator couldn''t wait to ask. "Daoist Zhou agreed, he will allow us to use his reputation, but he won''t guarantee our safety." Zhang Cheng answered. "That''s more than enough. With all of us Qi Cultivation midway stage Cultivators banding together, and then adding the menace of Late Qi Cultivation stage Cultivators any marauding Cultivators, no matter how wild, wouldn''t dare to provoke us." Upon hearing this, the surrounding Cultivators relaxed, greatly relieved. Because sometimes, a reputation is enough to deter many marauding Cultivators. After all, these marauding Cultivators are not fools. They are all bullies who take advantage of the weak, and if they truly encounter a tough opponent, it''s very likely they could be killed in return, leading to their death and their Dao disappearing. Everyone is after immortality, and who would risk their life to kill and rob others? If they fail to kill and instead get killed themselves, that would be too risky. Every marauding Cultivator would weigh the pros and cons, and determine if their actions are worth it. "We really have to thank Daoist Zhou this time. I''ve known since childhood that he would be successful when he grew up." "Isn''t that true? Although his cultivation is average, his eye for women is excellent." "Indeed, who could have imagined that a woman Cultivator in the Late Qi Cultivation Stage would marry no one but him, and even offer herself." "Only goes to show, comparing people can really get one upset. If you''re a man like Daoist Zhou, life is worth living." "It''s said that there are two more women at the Late Qi Cultivation Stage living at Daoist Zhou''s house. Did he also marry them?" "Impossible, that''s too exaggerated. Even a toad longing for swan meat can''t eat that much. Eating one swan is already amazing, let alone three at a time. That''s crazy!" "Regardless, we have to thank Daoist Zhou. Without him, we might have been in great danger this time." "Sigh, who could have expected that the situation in Misty Cloud City would deteriorate to such an extent." The numerous Cultivators chattered among themselves, expressing their anxiety about the security situation in Misty Cloud City. Originally, they had been living in Misty Cloud City without facing too much danger. Who could have thought that the Immortal Mist Sect would suddenly arrive, throwing the area around the Misty Mountains into chaos. ...... At this moment, Zhou Rui had also returned home. He told Ji Bingyu and the other women about recent events, warning them not to go out casually due to the increase of marauders. Otherwise, they wouldn''t know what kind of threats they might run into. Even if you are a Late Qi Cultivation stage Cultivator, it''s hard to say whether you can survive if you are attacked by surprise. Especially since the environment in Misty Cloud City is extremely harsh right now, with strangers everywhere. No one knows how many careless Cultivators have died at the hands of weaker Cultivators, this is already a common occurrence. "Rest assured, husband. If these marauding Cultivators dare to come here, they will undoubtedly die. I''d like to see if they can withstand my sword." Ji Bingyu said calmly, emitting a faint killing aura. She is an unparalleled Sword Cultivator, fierce and invincible, rightfully named as unbeatable among her peers. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I have prepared a lot of first-grade superior talismans. If these marauding Cultivators do come, they will surely suffer heavy losses." Mu Ziyi clenched her small fist. As a first-grade superior Talisman Master, she had already prepared dozens of top-grade talismans, such as the Fire Symbol, Cold Ice Symbol, and Thunder Symbol. Each top-grade talisman has the power of a single strike from a late-stage Qi Cultivator. If dozens of top-grade talismans were thrown at them, even a Cultivator on the nineth layer of Qi Cultivation would be pulverized. "I have also modified the formation in the house, adding a first-grade defensive formation and an offensive formation. Even if seven or eight late-stage Qi Cultivators attack, they won''t be able to escape." Xia Jingyan said confidently. She is a first-grade superior Array Master with a high aptitude for formations. Previously, when they were surviving in the wilderness, they had relied on her to set up temporary formations to avoid numerous dangers. "Hmm, well done." Hearing these words, Zhou Sui immediately felt reassured and safe. They were indeed his Cultivation partners, truly brilliant and much stronger than him. He was fortunate to have such strong figures on his side. If he had only relied on himself, in the face of the threat of marauding Cultivators, he would probably be living in constant anxiety. He believes that, no matter how arrogant these marauding Cultivators are, they would not dare to intrude into his territory. If there are really any marauding Cultivators who dare to come, he can simply make an example of them and let them see how formidable his Cultivation partners are. At this moment, he quite felt like he was riding on the coattails of others. Chapter 23 - 23 Defeating The Three Evils of Mi Yun, Overwhelming Combat Strength_1 It was late at night, and the sky was densely covered with dark clouds. In Misty Cloud City, on the streets near Zhou Sui''s house, three black-robed cultivators appeared at this moment. They all were Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivators, with dreadful murderous intent and lethal aura emanating from them. Apparently, they were notorious robbers known for their rampaging killings, nicknamed the ''Misty Cloud Trio''. The number of loose cultivators killed by them was countless. Through their various ways of murder and robbery, it was unknown how many spirit stones they had obtained. It was precisely because of these abundant spirit stones that their cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer. Originally, the Misty Cloud Trio operated outside and hardly dared to cause trouble within the city. But once a large number of cultivators in Misty Cloud City went out, following the Immortal Mist Sect into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, and the law enforcement team could not maintain the city''s public order, they began to get restless. Undoubtedly, if they were to rob and kill loose cultivators in the city at this time, they could certainly make a fortune. In the previous few nights, they had quietly sneaked into other cultivators'' houses to rob them, gaining a lot of booty. This made them greedy for more and want to do it again. "Big Brother, it seems that the cultivators on this street have gathered near a house as if they knew about our arrival." "Oh, what''s so special about that house that they are gathering there?" "It''s said that the house is inhabited by three female cultivators in the late Qi Cultivation Stage. One of them is at the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation so they want to rely on the reputation of these three female cultivators to deter us." "Hehe, ridiculous! They must be bluffing. Renowned cultivators of the Qi Cultivation nineth Layer all reside in the inner city. How could they stay in an outer city house? Isn''t this absurd?" "Indeed, I also think so. It must be the cultivators here trying to scare us by deliberately spreading such ridiculous rumors, but how could we be so easily fooled?" "We can''t really say that. It''s better to believe that it exists than to dismiss it as impossible. We must still tread carefully. If there really are three cultivators in the late Qi Cultivation Stage living here, then we would really be in hot water." "You''re absolutely right. We should probe first, and if indeed there are three cultivators of the late Qi cultivation stage living in that house, then we should abandon this street and go on to rob elsewhere." "Agreed, we only seek fortunes and there''s no need for us to fight to the death with cultivators of the same realm. It''s not worth the loss." The three black-robed cultivators chattered incessantly. The reason they had survived so long as robbers was their carefulness and their bullying of the weak and fearing the strong. They never fought to the death against big fish. That was why they could survive for such a long time without ever being in trouble. "What a waste. Had you run away just now, you could have saved your lives." Just at that moment, a voice echoed faintly in the darkness. What?! The Misty Cloud Trio instantly broke into a cold sweat and shivered all over, as they hadn''t sensed anyone around them just now. From where did this voice come? They fixed their gaze and immediately saw a figure appearing in the distance. It seemed to be a 17 or 18-year-old young man, with an ordinary appearance that if placed on the street would go unnoticed. Before they could get a clear look at their enemy''s face, suddenly an overwhelming Illusion Technique was silently cast. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom boom boom~~~ The Misty Cloud Trio were only at the late Qi Cultivation Stage, they had never encountered such an Illusion Technique attack, nor did they possess a magic artifact that could resist illusion techniques. In just an instant, they found themselves trapped in an illusion, standing dumbly in place, unable to move. In a life-or-death battle, this was nothing short of a fatal flaw. Thud thud thud!!! In the next moment, several Sword Qi attacks tore through the air and instantly pierced their heads; blood was spilt everywhere. "This--" The Misty Cloud Trio''s eyes widened in shock. They only caught a glimpse of darkness before losing consciousness. With just a single blow, they had lost their lives and fell hard to the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust. Blood had spilled all over the place. The person who made the move was none other than Zhou Sui. However, this wasn''t Zhou Sui''s real body, but a clone condensed out of his Clone Gu. Originally, this clone was just used to monitor the surroundings for alert purposes, but now, during this trial run, it had instantly killed three Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer robbers with a single blow. This left Zhou Sui very surprised. "Is this the power of the Dream Soul Gu? It''s indeed strong." Zhou Sui was also amazed. Undoubtedly, after he advanced to the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer, both the True Yuan in his body and his Soul Power had greatly improved. Especially the Soul Power, which had the greatest advancement. Combined with the power of the Dream Soul Gu, it was not as simple as one plus one. Even when facing a Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivator, he could instantly kill them. This was the power of Soul Power. Obviously, for Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators, Soul Power was too advanced, very few had come into contact with it. So, they didn''t have any defenses. Under such unprepared circumstances, they were instantly killed by Zhou Sui. To resist the power of the soul, one would at least have to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm, for cultivators of this realm possess Spiritual Sense and thereby can somewhat resist the power of the soul. Alternatively, possessing a magic artifact that can defend against soul attacks would also suffice. The problem was, this kind of artifact was extremely rare and valuable, beyond the reach of ordinary loose cultivators. "As I''m now, with the power of the Dream Soul Gu, I can contend against Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivators. Even Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer cultivators could be a match, of course not in a head-on battle. But if it''s a surprise attack, I can kill one with every strike." Zhou Sui suddenly felt very satisfied. His choice to select the Dream Soul Gu as his main battle Gu was very correct, because in his previous life he was just an indoor man with weak physical strength, hardly proficient in any close combat. Besides, close combat carried the risk of being killed by the enemy if he was even slightly careless. The risk was too high. It would be better to become a mage with ranged attacks. This way, he could remotely kill opponents while his body remained untouched. This was the most suitable fighting method for him. Putting oneself in danger was just foolish behavior. Therefore, the Dream Soul Gu was his selected Gu for ranged attacks, and its power was indeed extraordinary. His cultivation was only at the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer, yet he could easily kill a Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivator. He was challenging cultivators above his level. This could certify the strength of the Gu Divine Bowl, far from comparable to these loose cultivators. "Let''s go." With this thought, clone Zhou Sui immediately took all the storage bags from the Misty Cloud Trio. He didn''t have time to check what was inside the storage bags and immediately left. Because he heard footsteps coming from afar, it seemed that someone heard the noise here and was coming to check, so he had no interest in staying any longer. With a whoosh, the clone instantly left the place, returning home as if nothing had happened. Chapter 24 - 24: The Death of Robber Xi, A Peaceful Life_1 At this moment, Zhou Sui, who had just finished his dual cultivation, was holding his two beautiful Dao companions in his arms. He had also received a series of messages from his clone, and a look of joy crossed his face. By now, he had learned about his clone''s feat of killing the Misty Cloud Trio and taking all their treasures. Of course, what made him incredibly overjoyed was that after this battle, he finally understood the true extent of his own strength. "I''ve actually managed to kill three Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivators. This means that with my current combat power, I should be able to protect myself in Misty Cloud City." Zhou Sui was thrilled. Previously, when he had just arrived in this world, he was terrified, fearing that the cultivators around him could kill him with a single slap, and there would be nowhere for him to complain if he died. After all, there were no laws in this world, and those with lower cultivation had no rights. But now everything was different. His cultivation had advanced to the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer, and with the power of the Dream Soul Gu, he could instantly kill Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivators. His combat power was unmatched. News of this would definitely shake Misty Cloud City. If he didn''t have any power to protect himself in Misty Cloud City, then there would be no guarantee for his life and property. Only now did he feel a little sense of security. Granted, he had two Dao companions to protect him, so there shouldn''t be any significant danger. But after all, it was safer if he himself had strength. "No, I can''t be too arrogant. I''m only at the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer at the moment, just a small fry." "Leaving aside the question of whether I can be invincible during Qi Cultivation Stage, even if I am, there are Foundation Establishment cultivators and even Golden Core Masters in this world." "If I accidentally offend these cultivators, I might die without even knowing how." Thinking of this, Zhou Sui calmed down. The excitement in his heart had also faded. After all, his current cultivation level was still too low to start being arrogant. Who knows how many arrogant cultivators died just because of a moment''s carelessness. Even disciples who are from sects may fall under the sneak attacks of other cultivators. No matter how talented they are, if they do not grow up, they are just weak and insignificant." "However, the power of the Clone Gu is indeed infinitely useful. I can stay at home and cultivate while my clone can wander around. Even if it dies, I can always condense another one at any time, and it can''t affect my main body." "If coupled with the power of the Dream Soul Gu, it would indeed be unstoppable." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He was now starting to understand how to cultivate the Insect God Sutra. The combination of Gu and Gu is extremely important, and sometimes it can have an effect greater than the sum of its parts. "Husband, why are you looking so happy?" Ji Bingyu and Mu Ziyi both noticed Zhou Sui''s expression and asked curiously. "Nothing, I figured out some problems. Let''s do it again to celebrate." Zhou Sui replied nonchalantly. What?! Hearing these words, both Ji Bingyu and Mu Ziyi blushed, sighing in their hearts that their husband was truly a tireless bull, too vigorous. ... Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The night passed in a flash. At this time, there was a commotion outside, and a group of cultivator neighbors began to flock to the streets. At this moment, Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan, among others, woke up and heard the noise outside. "Have you heard? Last night the Misty Cloud Trio came here with ill intentions and met their dreadful end." "What? Misty Cloud Trio? The infamous band of thieves? I heard they were Late Qi Cultivation cultivators, notorious killers, with numerous cultivators dead at their hands. Who could have the power to kill them?" "I don''t know, no one knows who did it. It seems that the Misty Cloud Trio were killed by a mysterious person before they could even react; it''s terrifying." "It just goes to show, those who do evil can''t escape retribution. Those three thieves have been bullying others for far too long. Maybe they were the ones who killed that Daoist Bai family. They''ve finally met their fate." "Honestly, could it be possible that one of our fellow cultivators on this street did it?" "Impossible. Only those few late-stage Qi Cultivation female cultivators can deal with the Misty Cloud Trio. "So if it wasn''t those three female cultivators who did it, who on earth did it? This is really strange." "I think this might be a case of dog eat dog. Who knows how many treasures those thieves had accumulated? They were eyeing us loose cultivators, but couldn''t other people eye them as well?" "Indeed, each of those thieves must have had vast fortunes. Robbing us loose cultivators isn''t as profitable as robbing those thieves; the rewards would certainly be greater." "If that''s the case, is it finally safe for us now that the Misty Cloud Trio are dead?" "Naive! Do you think the Misty Cloud Trio were the only thieves out there? There are still many more." "You''re absolutely right. We still can''t let our guard down unless the law enforcement team returns. We can''t leave; otherwise, those thieves will pick us off one by one." "Just endure for a bit longer. It''s better than losing our lives." The cultivators were all talking, and they were all excited because the death of the Misty Cloud Trio had lifted some of the pressures off their heads, making them feel much safer. However, they were not a hundred percent safe. After all, who knows how many thieves were hiding in Misty Cloud City? If they weren''t careful, they might still fall into their hands. In short, they would not let their guard down. "Husband, it seems that some thieves died here last night." Ji Bingyu heard the noise coming from outside too. "Isn''t that a good thing? If you often walk by the river, you might occasionally get your shoes wet. They want to rob other loose cultivators, while other cultivators might want to rob them as well. It''s just the natural cycle." Xia Jingyan thought this was only to be expected. She had long gotten used to things like this. "You''re right. Those cultivators think that robbing others is a shortcut, but they don''t realize it is precisely this habit that kills them." "Maybe they can get away with it once or twice, and even gain a lot." "But all it takes is one misstep, and it''s a dead end. Doing this kind of thing always ends in one''s own downfall." Zhou Sui also nodded seriously. Honestly, he had been wary of walking down this path himself. If he got used to robbery, he would sooner or later end in disaster, and he wouldn''t even know how he died. "It''s still better to stay in Misty Cloud City and sell Spiritual Wine and Spirit Talismans. This lets us earn spirit stones without any risk." Mu Ziyi reflected on this. She felt that these few months had been the most peaceful and happy times. There was no need to live on the streets, nor to worry about being killed and robbed by someone else. As long as they stayed home, they could peacefully earn spirit stones and enhance their cultivation. There was no better life than this. Chapter 25 - 25: Phantasma Transformation Skill, A Treasure from the Robbing Cultivator_1 After listening to all these gossips, Zhou Sui entered his own meditation room. He took out three storage bags from his body, all of which were obtained from the Misty Triad. After spending some time, he completely erased the imprints of the three storage bags. He then swept his spiritual sense over them and instantly sensed numerous items inside the bags. "There are so many treasures?" Zhou Sui''s eyes widened in surprise. First were the cultivation techniques that the Misty Triad obtained, such as the Green Scripture, Golden Mechanism, Wind Charm Scripture, Earth Transcript, Water Source Mechanism, and others. All these basic Qi cultivation techniques were suitable only for Qi cultivation nineth layer at best. In normal circumstances, each of these cultivation techniques could fetch two to three hundred lower-grade spirit stones when sold. Besides these cultivation techniques, there were also numerous skills, such as the Protective Art, Ice Frost Skill, Spring Wind Rain Skill, Fireball Technique, Wind Blade Art, Flying Sword Art, and others. In total, these cultivation techniques and skills amounted to over a hundred. Without a doubt, these were not items that the Misty Triad could have bought. They must have been obtained from the cultivators they have killed. Because the cultivators they''ve murdered were too numerous, the number of cultivation techniques and skills they''ve obtained increased over time. In a sense, they seemed to have accumulated the wealth of an ordinary cultivator''s clan. If these cultivation techniques and skills were sold, they would at least worth several thousand lower-grade spirit stones, or even tens of thousands, which is a considerable fortune. With these basic cultivation techniques, one could start an ordinary cultivation clan. "There are so many pills and spirit stones?" Zhou Sui continued to investigate. He found that there were eighteen bottles of Yellow Dragon Pills in the storage bags. Each bottle of Yellow Dragon Pills was worth five hundred lower-grade spirit stones. So, only the Yellow Dragon Pills were worth nine thousand lower-grade spirit stones. In addition, there were Qi replenishing pills, detoxifying pills, true-yuan pills, and other kinds of pills, also worth several thousand lower-grade spirit stones. However, there weren''t many spirit stones, at most a few hundred lower-grade spirit stones. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Most likely, the spirit stones had been used to refine pills. Even so, one can see just how rich the Misty Triad''s assets were. They were just cultivators of the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer. Normally, they wouldn''t have so many spirit stones and pills. Their assets would at the most amount to a few thousand lower-grade spirit stones. However, the combined wealth of these three cultivators was worth twenty to thirty thousand lower-grade spirit stones. It was evident how many solitary cultivators the Misty Triad had accosted and how they had profited from their murderous acts. Killing them countless more times would not be too harsh a punishment. "No wonder so many people choose to become robbers, the money comes so fast." Zhou Sui exclaimed in surprise. But the risk of being a robber was also great. If one was not careful, they would encounter an insurmountable obstacle and be killed. All the years of accumulation would be ruined in an instant. This was the case with the Misty Triad. They rampaged for over ten years only to encounter me, him, Zhou Sui, and their lives were completely wiped out. This was the end of those who chose to be robbers. They might win a few times, but they were bound to die sooner or later. It was similar to gamblers who might win sometimes, but the end result was always losing. "To become robbers, they are indeed well-prepared." Zhou Sui twitched the corner of his mouth. He also saw in the storage bags items used to destroy corpses and tracks, such as Corpse Dissolving Powder, which could stun other cultivators, Soul Breaking Smoke, and even Five Poison Water that poisoned the person upon contact. In short, to kill their enemies, they used everything they could. Luckily, he killed the Misty Triad from a distance. If he had approached them, he might have been killed by their numerous tricks. "Indeed, ranged attacks are reliable. Who would go hand-to-hand with you?" Seeing these vicious methods, Zhou Sui was horrified. Every robber was sophisticated. Nobody knew how many hidden backup plans they had. However, no matter how many backup plans they had, they were still no match for the power of the Dream Soul Gu. They were killed instantly before they could use their tricks. From this perspective, it was a case of one object downing another. "But the most valuable should be this secret manual." At this moment, Zhou Sui noticed one of the secret manuals. His gaze fell on a manual, the cover of which bore the title "Phantasma Transformation Skill". Undoubtedly, this was a top-tier auxiliary Demonic Path cultivation technique. He carefully read through it and found that this technique could transform his appearance and physique into something completely different. If practiced to a higher level, it could even hide his cultivation level, change his breath, and completely transform him into another person. How did the Misty Triad manage to run rampant for over ten years without being killed by other cultivators? The most important reason was this Demonic Path cultivation technique, aside from their careful behavior. In the past, the Misty Triad was just low-profile solitary cultivators. Then, by chance, they happened upon the remains of a Demonic Path cultivator''s cave, which had existed for hundreds of years. The result was that they found this Demonic Path technique, the Phantasma Transformation Skill, in that cave. With this technique, they could transform themselves into different people and change their aura. Even when Misty Cloud City had put a bounty on them, they could still brazenly enter the city, with no one able to identify them. If Zhou Sui hadn''t interfered this time and killed them instantly, they might have been able to run rampant for decades more. "If I could cultivate this method, in combination with my clone Gu, wouldn''t that add wings to a tiger?" "If the clone transforms into another person to sell the spiritual wine, no one could trace it back to me." Zhou Sui''s eyes brightened, and he was excited at the thought. He felt that acquiring this method was literally a divine gift. He was indeed lucky. With this in mind, he immediately tried to cultivate the techniques without any hesitation. ...... After six hours. "Damn it, why can''t I learn this bullshit technique?!" Zhou Sui clenched his fist, grinding his teeth. Though he had acquired the technique, he found that no matter what he did, he couldn''t grasp it. Clearly, learning this method was not as easy as he had thought. The Misty Triad of old also spent over ten years to barely understand this technique. As for him, he harbored the foolish dream of mastering this technique in a short period, which was ridiculous. "Indeed, I''m no genius, just an ordinary person." Zhou Sui was frustrated. He had initially thought that after acquiring the Eighth Stage Spiritual Root, his perception and cultivation aptitude would improve significantly, making it possible for him to master various cultivation techniques and skills on his own. But now, he realized he had overestimated his spiritual root aptitude. Even as an Eight Stage Spiritual Root, he was still low-grade, a bottom-rung cultivator. It wasn''t worth mentioning at all. Chapter 26 - 26: Materials for Book Worm refining, Infinite Library_1 "Is there a way to enhance my comprehension?" At this moment, Zhou Sui looked at the Gu Divine Bowl, thinking that perhaps this treasure might provide a solution. Swoosh... In an instant, the Gu Divine Bowl seemingly sensed his thoughts and vibrated slightly. Instantly, a surge of information plunged into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. "Wait, craft the Book Worm? The Book Worm can help me with my comprehension?!" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. The so-called Book Worm is an exotic Heavenly Earth Gu Worm, animated by books, capable of ingesting countless ones, including Heritage Jade Records. Once it digests a book, it can instantly record every detail and will never forget, becoming a vast library after consuming enough books. Its capacity for memory is infinite, and the more books it consumes, the more potent it becomes. Most importantly, it can assist the host in understanding the content of the books. It is like a cultivation assistant that helps enhance wisdom and speed up comprehension. "Such a Gu Worm actually exists in this world? I must craft this." Zhou Sui was very excited. If he could successfully craft this Worm, all kinds of Cultivation Techniques and skills would no longer cause him much trouble, making it easy to grasp them. He couldn''t estimate how much cultivation time he''d save by then. "The main ingredient is the Wood Pest, a spiritual critter that eats wood, and there are thirty-six other ingredients." "It seems like it is time to purchase some materials." Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. Fortunately, he''s in Misty Cloud City, close to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range known for a variety of Spiritual Materials. As long as you have Spirit Stones, you can virtually purchase any material you need. After all, once the Book Worm is crafted, his cultivation will be significantly easier. So, this task is a must. ....... Boom... In an instant, Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, operating the Clone Gu, and a clone was formed. This clone is almost identical to his original body; the only difference is his slightly lower Cultivation. He planned to use this clone to purchase the materials needed to craft the Book Worm. Although rogues wouldn''t dare to act in broad daylight in Misty Cloud City, it''s always better to be careful. If the clone went shopping, even if danger was to occur, it would not harm his original body, at worst, he would lose some insignificant valuables. Until his Cultivation becomes unstoppable, he would never be careless. Swoosh! The clone of Zhou Sui left the mansion, heading to the main road of Misty Cloud City. The journey went smoothly. There weren''t many Cultivators on the road, perhaps because the recent security status of Misty Cloud City was rather severe, making Cultivators uncomfortable to idle around. He arrived at the Pill Medicine Pavilion in Misty Cloud City without any problem and saw the shopkeeper Zhao. "Oh! Isn''t this little Zhou? Haven''t seen you for a while, your Cultivation has improved a lot. You seem to have reached the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer." Shopkeeper Zhao praised with surprise as he quickly noticed Zhou Sui''s improvement in Cultivation. What?! Zhou Sui was startled. He hadn''t expected his improvement in Cultivation to be perceived so quickly. Although this was just his clone, the Cultivation level was similar to his actual body. It seems that he needs to establish Phantasma Transformation skill sooner, or else any Cultivator could see through him. What kind of privacy could he have then? More importantly, if people realize that his Cultivation is progressing too fast, others might sense something wrong. If his partner knew about his situation, it wouldn''t matter. But what about those unscrupulous Cultivators? They might covet his treasures and try to kill him. "Shopkeeper Zhao, you are too kind. It is all thanks to my partner''s help. Without her, there is no way my Cultivation could have progressed this quickly." Zhou Sui replied with a slight smile, giving all the credit to his partner. A partner?! Hearing this, Shopkeeper Zhao immediately remembered Zhou Sui''s partner - a Late Qi Cultivation practitioner. With the assistance of such a Cultivator, using loads of Pills to reach the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer in a short time was no surprise. It was simply a matter of having enough Spirit Stones. At this thought, he felt a surge of jealousy. How was it that this ordinary guy had the favor of such an advanced female Cultivator? His ancestors must''ve been pious for him to be this lucky. What exactly did he have? Could it be that this young man could charm female Cultivators so easily? Nevertheless, he managed to keep a straight face. "I see. What brought you here today?" Shopkeeper Zhao asked. "I am looking for a Pest that specifically eats wood, do you have it?" Zhou Sui straightforwardly asked. "Wood Pest? You must be referring to the Wood Aphid. It''s one of the main ingredients in the Wood Spirit Pill. Fortunately, I have it in stock. However, it costs five hundred Lower Grade Spiritual Stones." Shopkeeper Zhao pondered for a moment before quoting a price. "I''ll take it." Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui instantly agreed. It was just five hundred Lower Grade Spiritual Stones, nothing to be concerned about. Crafting the Book Worm would make it all worthwhile. "Looks like you, little Zhou, have really made some good money, being able to shell out so many Spirit Stones." The jealousy welling up inside Shopkeeper Zhao was palpable. He didn''t believe Zhou Sui earned all these Spirit Stones. It must be the female Late Qi Cultivation practitioner. How did this young man manage to please such a beauty? She generously gifted him such an amount of Spirit Stones to spend. Had he known what a life of luxury this was, he would have done the same. Regrettably, he was getting old, his body was not what it used to be, and probably no female Cultivator would lay her eyes on him. "No, no, I''ve spent all I had. Truly. I have nothing left." "By the way, besides the Wood Aphid, I need other materials as well. Please sell them to me." Zhou Sui replied modestly and continued to purchase more items. "This..." Hearing this, both Shopkeeper Zhao and the nearby Pavilion attendants turned green with envy. How rich was this guy who claimed to be flat broke and yet bought so many Spiritual Materials? Without a doubt, that was money from the mature female Cultivator. Otherwise, how could he have so many Spirit Stones? This ordinary-looking young man had found a sugar mama and was now acting so arrogantly. He could spend hundreds of Lower Grade Spiritual Stones without blinking an eye. This was nothing less than arrogance. The attendants gritted their teeth around him, feeling envious. However, they couldn''t do anything. They just carried on with their duties, finding materials for Zhou Sui. After all, he was moneyed, and he was their customer. He was king. Chapter 27 - 27 Gu Insect that Devours Books, Increasing Understanding _1 In no time, shopkeeper Zhao handed over all the materials to Zhou Sui. "Not bad." After obtaining these materials, Zhou Sui immediately breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that all the materials for refining the Book Worm were completely collected. "By the way, shopkeeper Zhao, how is the Immortal Mist Sect''s advance into the Cloud Fog Mountains going? Smoothly?" Thinking of this, Zhou Sui immediately asked for information. After all, the fate of the Immortal Mist Sect was tied to the future of Misty Cloud City, which would determine whether the city would be turbulent in the future. Being a resident of Misty Cloud City, he naturally cared a lot about this matter. And Shopkeeper Zhao, being the manager of the Pill Medicine Pavilion, should be well-informed. "Well, it''s going exceptionally well, you don''t have to worry about anything." Shopkeeper Zhao smiled slightly: "After all, the Immortal Mist Sect is determined to win this time. They have sent several major cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Realm, so there''s a very slim chance of failure. Misty Cloud City will soon return to its previous tranquility, there won''t be any problems." "I see, that''s great." Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui was immediately put at ease. After all, he''s doing just fine in Misty Cloud City, he is able to practice until he reaches the Foundation Establishment Realm. He didn''t want to abandon this safe haven because of potential dangers. If it were somewhere else, there might not be as safe as Misty Cloud City, nor have such abundant cultivation resources. Whoosh! Having said that, Zhou Sui bade farewell to shopkeeper Zhao and walked home. At this time, several clerks in the Pill Medicine Pavilion unveiled cruel eyes, as if harboring malicious intentions, wanting to follow Zhou Sui. "You better not provoke this kid. Behind him is a female cultivator at the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation. If he dies, do you think she won''t be angry?" "Besides, he is her man and is pampered. Who knows what life-saving items he might have." "If you don''t want to die, better not act rashly." Shopkeeper Zhao said casually. "This!" Hearing this, the faces of the clerks immediately stiffened. They had thought that Zhou Sui might have a fortune of thousands of lower grade spiritual stones on him, so they wanted to quietly follow him and rob him. After all, for them, this was a huge fortune, it was hard not to be tempted. Misty Cloud City was in turmoil at the moment, without any law enforcement teams. Even if they killed Zhou Sui, no one could do anything to them. However, hearing what Shopkeeper Zhao said, they immediately calmed down. Because behind this kid was a female cultivator at the ninth layer of Qi cultivation, whose strength wasn''t ordinary and she had a deep background. Even if they wanted to take action, they might not necessarily succeed. "Boss, you''re joking, we''re all good people, how could we do such a thing as committing robbery?" One of the clerks chuckled awkwardly, dispelling the idea of robbing and killing Zhou Sui. It wasn''t that he didn''t want to, but rather he didn''t have the confidence to succeed. Moreover, it seemed that shopkeeper Zhao was also intent on protecting Zhou Sui, so he was even less daring to act. "That''s good." Shopkeeper Zhao smiled slightly, not saying much. He did have a certain liking for Zhou Sui, after all, they had known each other for more than a decade. It was nothing to just say a few words in his defense. ..... At this time, Zhou Sui''s clone returned home safely. No other cultivators attacked him along the way. He also handed over all the materials to his main body. "Just going out to buy something even stirred up such malice." "Wealth should not be exposed, it shouldn''t be exposed." Sensing the message transmitted by his clone, Zhou Sui clenched his fists. He was keenly aware of the killing intent and greed from the Pill Medicine Pavilion clerks. It was clear that they were coveting the Spirit Stones he had and wanted to kill and loot. He never thought that going to a regular store to buy spiritual materials would attract the attention of other cultivators. The danger of the cultivation world was evident. If one had wealth surpassing their own strength level, it was tantamount to courting death. The fact that he had been hiding at home practicing without going out for adventures seemed to be the right decision after all. At the beginning, when he was just a cultivator at the first layer of Qi cultivation, if he had revealed the large amount of Spirit Stones he possessed, he would have been assassinated by other envious cultivators and wouldn''t have been able to live till today. Even the clerks in regular stores could switch identities at any time and kill for loot. Such acts pose no psychological barrier for cultivators. Of course, according to his current cultivation status, if those clerks dared to rob him, they would certainly be the ones to die. From this perspective, it''s hard to say who''s luckier. "My current strength is still too weak. I must continue to enhance my cultivation, preferably to the Late Qi Cultivation stage, even to the Foundation Establishment Stage, to have the ability to protect myself." Thinking of this, Zhou Sui felt an urgent sense of pressure. Whirl! In an instant, he dumped all the materials into the Gu Divine Bowl, then burned thousands of Lower Grade Spiritual Stones, causing all these materials to be refined and turned into a chaotic air current. After an unknown length of time, countless materials melted and then nurtured a mysterious white Gu Insect, with dense and mysterious runes appearing on its body. Boom~~ The next second, this white Gu Insect instantly burrowed into the depths of his brain, merging with his brain. Then a flood of information gushed into his mind. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The Book Worm, it''s a Heavenly Earth Gu Worm known for devouring books. It loves to swallow all kinds of books and Heritage Jade Records. Any book eaten by it will be recorded and never forgotten. If it could devour all the books in the world, then it would be the world''s largest library, recording all the knowledge in the world. To own it is to own all the riches in the world." .... "It''s done, let''s try the effect of this Book Worm." Seeing the appearance of this white Gu Insect, Zhou Sui was delighted. Without any hesitation, he took out a secret book from his body, the "Phantasma Transformation Skill." Crack, crack ~~ Immediately, this white Gu Insect came out, as if it had smelled a delicious meal, it instantly pounced on the book. In no time, it consumed the entirety of the secret book. What?! In a moment, Zhou Sui was shocked as he felt the text of the "Phantasma Transformation Skill" was instantly imprinted into his brain, achieving an unforgettable level. What was even more amazing was that a gray airflow emerged from the Book Worm, pouring into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. At that moment, he felt that his comprehension skill had experienced an unprecedented upgrade, as if he had transitioned from an ordinary person to a genius. A cultivation technique which would have taken him a lot of time to comprehend was instantly mastered. It felt as though he had practiced this technique for twenty years, with a huge amount of information pouring into his mind. The many mysteries of the "Phantasma Transformation Skill" were unveiled. This feeling was incredibly satisfying. For the first time, he experienced what it was like to have the comprehension skill of a genius. If he hadn''t the help of the Book Worm, it would have taken him at least ten years to grasp the basics of this technique. Chapter 28 - 28: Encyclopedia of the Cultivation World, Virtual Panel_1 Boom~~ The next second, Zhou Sui had a sense of stirring in his mind, only to find that there was a virtual panel that suddenly appeared in front of his eyes, a virtual panel that only he could see. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation fourth Layer£¨Progress 35%£©, Lifespan: 18£¨Out of 120£©years] [Aptitude: Eight Stage Spiritual Root£¨25%£©] [Swordsmanship: Mid-First-grade£¨55%£©] [Runes: Lower-First-grade£¨84%£©] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Beginner£¨30%£©] Suddenly, a series of messages appeared in front of Zhou Sui. "Is this the power of the Book Worm?" Zhou Sui was stunned to see this virtual panel. He instantly realized that this was one of the abilities of the Book Worm. It can databasize the abilities that the host possesses, giving the host an intuitive understanding of his abilities. It should be known that all the cultivators in this world don''t know to what extent they have mastered their knowledge; they only have a vague feeling. But the power of the Book Worm can present the abilities it possesses in a data-driven form. This also allows the cultivator to better understand himself. As you can imagine, such ability is so amazing, it has a great enhancement effect on the cultivator himself. And this kind of skill also has a hierarchical division, which are beginner, proficient, expert, minor accomplishment, great achievement, grandmaster, etc. The higher the level, the more powerful the power it exerts. "I actually reached the mid-first grade level in swordsmanship? And lower-first grade in runes? When did this happen? I don''t seem to have studied much." "Oh, dual cultivation, when I was dual cultivating with my cultivator companion, I gained knowledge from her." "I didn''t expect that, without realizing it, I had mastered so many skills." "The power of the gray current is to help me increase my comprehension. This is one of the abilities of the Book Worm." "The more books I devour and the more valuable they are, the more comprehension I gain." Zhou Sui touched his chin as he had the first clear perception of possessing so many skills. Apparently, he was no longer a bottom level cultivator. At this moment, he also learned about how amazing the Book Worm is. To a certain extent, it is the most comprehensive auxiliary type Gu insect. It can learn all kinds of skills by devouring books. Such as devouring rune books will allow the learning of the knowledge about runes. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Devouring skill books will enable to learn various skills. Devouring alchemy books will help to learn various alchemy techniques. In a word, the Book Worm is a wonderful Gu insect that can learn quickly by devouring various books. Even while devouring these books, the Book Worm can also devour the unique aura left by these books. These unique auras will then be converted into comprehension. Thus making the host to increase their comprehension for a short period, helping the host to have a photographic memory and increased reasoning ability, so that the host''s learning efficiency is increased tenfold, or even a hundredfold. In other words, he needs to help the Book Worm find all kinds of books to help it grow quickly. "There is such a wonderful Gu insect in the world. After having this Book Worm, I don''t need to work hard on cultivation. By using the power of the Book Worm, I devour these books, then it seems as though I have learned everything." Zhou Sui was extremely excited. Without a doubt, after cultivating the Book Worm, his learning ability has greatly improved. Ordinary people need decades, or even hundreds of years, to cultivate a skill. But he only needs to eat this book and it''s done. The efficiency has improved by God-knows-how-many times. Ordinary cultivators can only specialize in one skill, but he can master hundreds of skills and become a versatile genius. As long as he collects enough books, he can become an encyclopedia of the cultivation world. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate and immediately took out many books and jade slips from him. These were all obtained from the bodies of the three killers of the Misty Clouds, and now he gave them all to the Book Worm. Crack, crack~~~ After sensing the smell of books, the Book Worm was very excited. It was like smelling delicious food, so it immediately pounced on these books. Immediately, one book after another quickly became its possessions. He also felt a large amount of information rushing in his Sea of Consciousness. It was as if it was engrained into his soul, and as if he had been proficient in this book for decades. This feeling is incredibly surreal. "Huh, just ate three books and it''s full?!" At this time, Zhou Sui blinked his eyes. He had thought that the Book Worm could eat all these books at once, but after only eating three books, it burped, indicating that it could eat no more. Obviously, the newborn Book Worm can only digest a limited number of books a day. It won''t be until the Book Worm grows further that it can devour a large number of books at once. But that is enough, for the time being, he doesn''t lack time and the remaining books can be eaten slowly. He also sensed that after eating three books, the Book Worm had accumulated a part of the gray current on its body. He can use these gray currents to increase his comprehension. Using the sudden increase in comprehension for a short time, he can also use it to improve some skill on his body. "Right, I can improve the Phantasma Transformation skill, at least to the realm of minor accomplishment." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. According to the records in the book, if you can reach the beginner level, you can deceive ordinary Qi refiners. If you can reach the proficient level, even cultivators in the late stage of Qi Cultivation cannot discern you. If you can reach the expert level, even foundation establishment cultivators cannot discover your traces. If you can reach the grandmaster level, or even the realm of transformation, then no matter how strong the cultivator, they cannot perceive your current condition. Even in the Demonic Sect, this technique is quite a top assistive technique, created by a great demon for the purpose of cultivating spies. Once successfully cultivated, the disciples of the Demonic Path can disguise themselves as disciples of the Righteous Sects and lurk into the Righteous Sects as spies. It is because of this reason, he must first enhance this technique. If successful, when his clone goes out, no one will be able to perceive his cultivation. He can even pretend to be Qi refiners at different levels, thereby confusing the opponent and keeping the enemy unaware of his own bottom line. Swish, swish~~ In an instant, Zhou Sui made a move, immediately urging the gray current from the Book Worm''s body, making the mysterious gray current enter the depths of his soul. At this moment, he perceived that his comprehension seemed to have increased tenfold, or even dozens of times. What was originally arduous and difficult to understand, the "Phantasma Transformation skill", now seemed as simple as kindergarten math. Beginner 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%... He perceived that his insights into this technique had risen geometrically and were about to reach a proficient level. Chapter 29 - 29: Another Half Year Passed, Steadily Increasing Cultivation_1 Time, like flowing water, rolled on, and half a year had somehow elapsed in the blink of an eye. During this period, Zhou Sui led an immensely fulfilling life. Training, dual-cultivating, training, dual-cultivating ¨C his life danced to this two-beat rhythm, scheduling him full to the brim. However, this was a necessary evil. Being in the world of cultivation, there was little room for much entertainment, as when night fell, productivity dwindled to a halt. As for his daily training, it seemed rather negligible. Because for Zhou Sui, each day of strenuous training didn''t arouse any feelings of aversion. He was in fact thoroughly motivated and engrossed, much like a top student immersed in studies. The appearance of such an occurrence benefited from the power of the Book Worm, which allowed him to clearly witness his daily progress, even hinting at the direction he ought to pursue further. Therefore, he did not feel the least bit bored with his cultivation, but instead found it to be of immeasurable interest. Adding to this the perils of the cultivation world, he was filled with determination to constantly improve and become stronger. If, no matter how much he trained, he was unable to make any progress, then naturally, he would undoubtedly feel discouraged. Many lower-level cultivators relinquished their cultivation due to a prolonged period of setbacks. Boom~~ That day, after another session of dual-cultivation, Zhou Sui, lounging with his two Dao companions, lazily opened his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation fourth Layer (Progress 99%), Lifespan: 19 (120) years] [Aptitude: Eight Stage Spiritual Root (55%)] [Swordsmanship: First-grade Superior (35%)] [Rune: Mid-First-grade (44%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Proficient (25%)] [Fireball Technique: Proficient (55%), Wind Blade Art: Amateur, Golden Light skill: Amateur, Ice Frost skill: Amateur, Spring Wind Rain skill: Amateur...] S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Obsession Gu (First-grade Superior), Dream Soul Gu (First-grade Superior), Wine Bug (Mid-First-grade), Clone Gu (Mid-First-grade), Book Worm (Mid-First-grade)] In an instant, he found his data panel to be incredibly impressive. In just a span of half a year, he had acquired dozens of skills. Even though it was at an amateur level, the sheer quantity came as a considerable astonishment. Of course, this was all made possible due to the power of the Book Worm. Only after it had devoured a mass of cultivation technique manuals, could he reach the introductory level. If he wanted to deepen his understanding of these skills, he needed to practice diligently. However, even though this was the case, it saved him a considerable amount of time. He did not need to spend an extended period understanding the skill¡ªjust consuming these books allowed him to instantly learn them. So during these six months, he had spent a large number of Spirit Stones to purchase a variety of manuals and books. However, due to the stringent regulations and restrictions on high-level cultivation techniques and skills in this world, having Spirit Stones would not necessarily guarantee access to a large number of manuals. But even so, the manuals he gained in the past six months allowed the Book Worm to evolve impressively, gaining a massive amount of gray aura and prolonging his comprehension time. Therefore, the cultivation technique to which Zhou Sui paid the utmost importance ¨C the Phantasma Transformation skill ¨C also reached the proficiency level. Remember how the former Misty Cloud Trio, despite practicing for twenty years, could only manage to reach intermediate level with this skill? As for reaching the proficient level, it was an impossible task in a lifetime. But now, in just half a year, he had practiced this skill to proficiency level. If the Demonic Sect learned about this, they''d surely capture Zhou Sui and take him as an apprentice. Such a god-given, highly talented individual was a born successor to the Demonic Path. Once he reached the proficient level, he discovered the finesse of this skill. It allowed him to manipulate his body''s muscles, bones, etc., and transform into another person''s appearance. Simultaneously, he could also conceal and modify the aura on his body. Even Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators would be unable to see through his current level of cultivation or track down his location based on the aura. As long as he was willing, he could effortlessly change into another person, and even those who are in close contact with him would probably fail to detect what was going on. This was what made the Phantasma Transformation skill exceptional. It was certainly out of the ordinary. The rapid progress in swordsmanship and runes was, of course, massively due to his two Dao companions. Even if Zhou Sui did not study these contents in depth, his comprehension of swordsmanship and runes was still improving continuously. "The power of the Gu worms has also increased." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. For him, the power of the Gu worms was the mainstay. Therefore, increasing the power of Gu worms was his top priority as it was closely related to his cultivation. If his cultivation level improved, it would also lead to a boost in the power of the Gu worms. However, no matter how you look at it, after half a year of effort, the five Gu worms he owned had advanced; two reached the first-grade superior realm, and three made it to mid-first-grade realm. The so-called first-grade superior was equivalent to late Qi Cultivation. If it managed to reach the second stage, it would be comparable to a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. The improvement in the power of the Gu worms would provide significant assistance to the host; they complemented each other. The cultivation of the Obsession Gu improved rapidly due to the nurturing of love. As for the Dream Soul Gu, it naturally benefited from Zhou Sui''s naturally superior soul power, allowing it to evolve quickly, outpacing the other Gu worms. "Husband, what''s up?" Ji Bingyu, the long-legged matron, lounged alongside Zhou Sui. Seeing a joyful look appear on Zhou Sui''s face, she asked out of curiosity. "Nothing, I just feel that my cultivation has improved and it seems I am about to advance to the Qi Cultivation fifth Layer soon." Zhou Sui replied with a slight smile. After all, according to the data displayed on the virtual panel, he was merely a step away from the Qi cultivation fifth Layer. "Husband, are you about to advance to the Qi cultivation fifth Layer so soon? Your rate of progress is extremely quick. As expected of our genius husband." Upon hearing this, Mu Ziyi looked at Zhou Sui with admiration in her eyes. Just a year ago, Zhou Sui was a fledgling cultivator at the first layer of Qi cultivation, but now, in such a short span of time, he quickly advanced towards the Qi cultivation fifth layer. This rate of progression was incredibly quick. Perhaps even the cultivation speed of a top-grade Spiritual Root cultivator might not be any better. "By the way, how is your cultivation of the Phantasma Transformation skill, which I taught you, coming along?" Zhou Sui asked. In fact, he taught this handy demonic skill to his wives as well. After all, this would undoubtedly be of great help to them. Chapter 30 - 30: Advancing to Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer_1 Thus, Zhou Sui did not hesitate in imparting the top-tier Demonic Arts skill to Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan, hoping they would also reap significant benefits from it. Upon hearing this, Mu Ziyi immediately frowned in dissatisfaction. "Husband, the difficulty of practicing this technique is really too high. Even after half a year of cultivation, I''ve only just started to grasp its basics." Her expression was as if she were a mediocre student struggling with calculus, filled with visible torment. Just mastering the essential aspects of this technique had required her full efforts. "Yes, the levels of this technique are very high. Without years of cultivation, it''s impossible to reach a proficient level." "But indeed, this technique has an unlimited range of applications. Now others can hardly see through our cultivation level unless it''s a Foundation-building Cultivator making a move." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I still can''t figure out where our husband got this technique from though." Ji Bingyu commented with emotion. The more she cultivated this technique, the more she realized its profound essence. Even the Geng Gold Sword Secret from her Ji family might not compare to it. Moreover, if marked by a real danger, she could leverage this technique to change her appearance, making it almost impossible for enemies to locate her. "Passed down from ancestors, all these techniques are ancestral lessons." "Since all of you have started learning it, the next step is consistent cultivation. There''s no need to be impatient." Zhou Sui responded with a slight smirk, without any intention to explain further. ...... Several days later, In the quiet room, after several days of arduous cultivation, Zhou Sui felt his True Yuan strength continually ascending within him, almost reaching the pinnacle of the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer. Led by an inexplicable impulse, he felt that now was the perfect moment for a breakthrough. This was the so-called seizing of the opportunity. Swish~~ At that moment, he picked up a pot of Spiritual Wine and gulped it down, producing a gurgling sound. Given that he found the effect of Spiritual Wine to be more beneficial than Pills - and without the side effect of poisoning - this pot of Spiritual Wine, filled with energy, could assist him in crossing this particular hurdle in one stroke. Straight away, he swallowed the Spiritual Wine. A surge of pure Spiritual Energy immediately flushed into his body, permeating every corner of his physique. Zhou Sui promptly activated the Insect God Sutra, guiding these streams of Spiritual Energy to circulate throughout his entire body, completing loop after loop of energy flow. The Obsession Gu, Dream Soul Gu, Wine Bug, Clone Gu, and Book Worm ¨C the five Gu insects dwelling within his heart, brain, stomach, etc.¨C were also enmeshed in intense breathing, greedily inhaling the Spiritual Energy between heaven and earth. Just like individual Dantian Qi Seas, these insects devoured a massive amount of energy, rapidly enlarging their forms. "Is this the inherent mystery of the Insect God Sutra?! Indeed, its profundity is boundless." Zhou Sui was extremely excited. He felt his connection to the five Gu insects within him becoming even closer, as if they had combined into one entity. It seemed as if the Gu insects had become an integral part of his body. He gradually began to perceive the superiority of the Insect God Sutra. This technique enabled him to control Gu insects, manipulate them, and even merge with them. His cultivation of Gu insects was equivalent to the cultivation of his true self. Without a doubt, the more Gu insects he controlled, the greater his power became. He could even leverage their power to boost his cultivation swiftly. Among conventional cultivators, True Yuan could only be stored in meridians and the Dantian Qi Sea. In contrast, those cultivating the Insect God Sutra could store their True Yuan and Spiritual Energy within Gu insects. Each Gu insect was akin to an individual Dantian Qi Sea. This allowed the True Yuan strength within his body to be multiplier times stronger than that of same-level cultivators; it was simply incomparable. Swish~~ As Zhou Sui quietly comprehended the profound truth of the Insect God Sutra, the five Gu insects seemed to form a perfect Spiritual Energy cycle, causing streams of massive Spiritual Energy to revolve ceaselessly within his body. His aura also rapidly surged outward. After conducting 108 rounds of energy circulation, the Spiritual Energy within his body had almost reached a peak. Boom~~ The next moment, Zhou Sui felt a resonance between his soul and his physical form. The massive Spiritual Energy instantly bulldozed through a bottleneck within his body, linking one of his meridians. This felt as natural as water flowing through carved channels without any resistance. Qi Cultivation fifth Layer! Undoubtedly, after half a year of arduous cultivation, assisted by the Spiritual Wine, Zhou Sui finally managed to break past a minor bottleneck, thereby enhancing his cultivation to the Qi Cultivation fifth Layer. At that moment, he felt a third more True Yuan strength compared to what he had previously possessed. Simultaneously, his muscles, meridians, bones, skin, and internal organs were all refined under the force of vast Spiritual Energy, catapulting his physical strength to an advanced level. Upon elevation to the Qi Cultivation fifth Layer, his strength had soared to more than twice of his previous state. Swish~~~ A substantial surge of True Yuan strength flowed continuously within his body, and his aura steadily climbed. The floor beneath him had even cracked, resembling a spider''s web. "Achievement." At that moment, Zhou Sui opened his eyes, revealing a jubilant expression. Ji Bingyu and Mu Ziyi, who were waiting outside the quiet room, also sensed Zhou Sui''s aura. They exchanged looks, feeling incredibly excited. "Success. Our husband has indeed successfully advanced to the Qi Cultivation fifth Layer." "Only a little over a year has passed! He exceptionally shot up from the first layer of Qi Cultivation to the fifth, with a cultivation speed that is far beyond imagination." "Indeed, it''s very quick. Even the legendary top-class Spiritual Roots are no different." "If he continues cultivating at this rapid pace, there''s a chance that his cultivation level might surpass ours." Ji Bingyu and Mu Ziyi were excessively excited, and their hearts filled with emotion. Having lived with Zhou Sui continuously, they were well-aware of his sensational cultivation speed. Without ever leaving home or encountering extraordinary adventures ¨C through just sustained, intense cultivation ¨C he had reached this level. If this news were to spread, it would scare countless cultivators to death. If they hadn''t witnessed it personally, they would never have believed such an absurd incident. With a click, a rejuvenated and elated Zhou Sui emerged from the quiet room, his face brimming with joy. After all, ascending to the Qi Cultivation fifth Layer meant he wasn''t far from reaching the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer. Even his parents, at their prime, only managed to ascend to the fifth layer of Qi cultivation when they were well into their forties. He was only nineteen years old. Even in an illustrious sect like the Immortal Mist Sect, advancing to the Qi Cultivation fifth Layer at his age could make him an Inner Sect Disciple. He could even be considered deserving of becoming a True Disciple. Chapter 31 - 31: Change of Weather in Misty Cloud City, Woke Up and House was Gone_1 Xia Jingyan, who lived next door, naturally heard these sounds. Her pretty face turned bright red, and she tossed and turned, sleepless. She was furious. "These men and women are relentless in their deeds, don''t they know what shame is?" Xia Jingyan was infuriated. She spent a whole night in meditation, calming the blood within her body. Otherwise, she felt she could no longer control her emotions and would want to join them. "It''s not Ji''s sister''s fault; it must be that despicable man. He shamelessly goes around the house shirtless all day, lacking any decency that a man should have." Xia Jingyan clenched her fists, placing all the blame on Zhou Sui. How could her sister have come to this if it weren''t for this despicable man? Just thinking about Zhou Sui walking around the house with his bare, muscular arms and washboard abs, made her blush and her ears turned red. She had seen men like this before and thought nothing of it. But for some reason, after seeing Zhou Sui like this, she found it irresistibly appealing. She struggled to control her feelings, even longing to throw herself into his arms. Luckily, she had strong restraint. She just managed to suppress these feelings, or else she would have embarrassed herself in front of her sisters, losing face forever. "Calm down, Xia Jingyan, it''s just a man, not worth a second thought." "You won''t die without a man. What you''re pursuing is longevity, not these carnal desires." "No thoughts of men in mind, the path to Cultivation is naturally divine." Xia Jingyan took a deep breath, slowly calming her restless heart. ....... Several days passed. Although he had ascended to the Qi Cultivation fifthth Layer, Zhou Sui still had no desire to wander around, and instead, he chose to stay home and cultivate diligently. After all, he was just a novice cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Stage, still at the bottom of the Cultivation World. If he were to venture out recklessly, he might end up dead without knowing how. Boom~~ At this moment, a huge tremor resonated through Misty Cloud City. Every cultivator residing in the city could sense this immense surge of spiritual energy. Soon after, a large Flying Boat hovered over Misty Cloud City. Many cultivators descended from the Flying Boat and dispersed into the city. However, these cultivators all carried injuries and emanated a frightening aura. They seemed like ruthless killers, and it was clear that they were not to be provoked. "What''s happening?" Seeing this, Zhou Sui instinctively felt uneasy. He began to gather information, eager to know what had happened. He quickly learned the truth from his neighbor, Zhang Cheng. "That is a Flying Boat from the Immortal Mist Sect. It''s said that they have successfully excavated a route to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and killed several second-stage monsters that were guarding the Red Gold Mine." "Some of these cultivators are disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect, and some are members of cultivator families brought along by the sect." Zhang Cheng said gravely, sharing the news he had uncovered. "Successfully excavated the Red Gold Mine vein? Isn''t this a good thing? From now on, Misty Cloud City should return to its peaceful state. Why are we so troubled?" Zhou Sui furrowed his brows and asked. "It''s not that simple." On hearing his query, Zhang Cheng sighed and explained, "Lu Hongran, the City Lord of Misty Cloud City, has decided to hand over the city to the Immortal Mist Sect. From now on, Misty Cloud City won''t be a Loose Cultivator City anymore, but a city under the Immortal Mist Sect." What?! Zhou Sui''s face changed dramatically. He hadn''t expected such a drastic development. Lu Hongran, the City Lord of Misty Cloud City, was a cultivator in the later stages of the Foundation Establishment. It was because of this advanced cultivator that Misty Cloud City has prospered for over a hundred years. But now, he was giving up the city to the Immortal Mist Sect, tantamount to handing over his life''s work to them. It''s insane. There must be some secretive deal involved. Of course, he didn''t care why the city was being handed over. After all, it was none of his business. What he was more concerned about was what big moves the Immortal Mist Sect would make after taking over Misty Cloud City. This was what concerned him as a bottom-tier cultivator. "When a new emperor ascends the throne, new officials are appointed. After the Immortal Mist Sect takes over Misty Cloud City, the rules will change completely." Zhang Cheng spoke somberly: "First, the houses we bought in Misty Cloud City will be voided. We will lose ownership of our houses. All cultivators entering Misty Cloud City will only be able to rent houses here and have to pay high rent each month. Otherwise, we''ll be expelled from the city." "How could this happen? We bought the houses in Misty Cloud City and have lifelong rights to them. Now the Immortal Mist Sect just wants to take away our houses with a single sentence?" Zhou Sui clenched his fist. Although he knew that changes would occur once the Immortal Mist Sect took over Misty Cloud City, he never imagined losing his house overnight. Everything was taken away. "Ha, we''re weaker, they''re powerful. Even if they take away our houses, we can''t say anything. We have no power to resist." Zhang Cheng felt helpless, as the Immortal Mist Sect was too mighty. The rules were set by them, and other cultivators could only obey. They didn''t dare to resist. "This..." Hearing this, Zhou Sui felt a sinking feeling in his heart. The reason cultivators generally avoid buying houses is that too many uncertainties come with them. If a powerful group collapses and another takes its place, the original contracts become null and void. The present regime doesn''t honor the contracts of the past. So, most cultivators choose to rent houses. This way, regardless of how the forces change, they won''t be hurt fundamentally and won''t lose everything. Zhou Sui''s parents were lucky. They bought a house in Misty Cloud City at a low price, and the city remained stable for a hundred years without any changes in power. But now things were different. City Lord Lu Hongran stepped down, the Immortal Mist Sect took over, the rule changed. And that meant the ownership of his house was voided and no longer recognized by the Immortal Mist Sect. "What do we do now?" Zhou Sui asked. "There are only two ways now. The first is to obediently pay the rent and obtain the right to live in Misty Cloud City. The second is to leave Misty Cloud City and seek a living elsewhere." Zhang Cheng stated that there were currently only two options. In reality, there was only one choice; after all, life might not be better, or could even be worse in other places. They might face even more ruthless exploitation. Compared to that, their current situation in Misty Cloud City wasn''t so bad. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 32 - 32: Cutting Loose Cultivators Chives, the Domineering Immortal Mist Sect_1 After receiving this news, Zhou Sui returned home with a heavy heart. At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan had also returned from outside where they had been gathering information. After all, they were all late Qi Cultivation cultivators, and possessed connections to higher circles. "Husband, it''s true that the situation is a tad tricky. Misty Cloud City has completely changed hands, with the Immortal Mist Sect deciding to settle there. The original City Lord, Lu Hongran, is nearing the end of his life. For the sake of his descendants, he had no choice but to affiliate himself with the Immortal Mist Sect, becoming a guest elder there," Ji Bingyu shared the information she had gathered. Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui immediately understood why Lu Hongran had decided to do so. The latter basically had no hope of achieving the Golden Core stage, and his lifespan was also nearing its end. The problem was that after his death, without self-protection, the Lu family would inevitably become a target for surrounding cultivators, and get devoured like prey by a pack of wolves. If they wanted to preserve the Lu family, they had to find a powerful backer. Within thousands of miles, who could be bigger than the Immortal Mist Sect? The Immortal Mist Sect also wanted to exploit the Misty Mountain Range, with the focus on mining the Red Gold Mine and Spirit Stone veins, making Misty Cloud City one of the most important footholds. The cooperation between the two parties was a perfect match. This also explained why Lu Hongran chose to give up Misty Cloud City. "So, does it mean that the Immortal Mist Sect wants to reclaim all property rights in the city?" Zhou Sui clenched his fists. "Correct." Ji Bingyu nodded: "The Immortal Mist Sect does not recognize any of the previous property rights. Whether it''s a house or a shop, they all have to be rented from the Immortal Mist Sect. Furthermore, rumoredly the Immortal Mist Sect plans to significantly raise the rent. For example, the house we''re currently living in, we''ll have to pay at least two hundred Lower Grade Spiritual Stones each month." What?! Zhou Sui''s face changed at the news. Two hundred Lower Grade Spiritual Stones was downright robbery. An average cultivator might not even earn that many Spiritual Stones in a year. If they really choose to live within the city, they would essentially become wage slaves for the Immortal Mist Sect, stripping away any hope of making profits. "How could the rent be so outrageous? Is the Immortal Mist Sect trying to drive away Loose Cultivators?" Zhou Sui furrowed his brows. "No, the Immortal Mist Sect wouldn''t be so foolish. In fact, they want to force Loose Cultivators to mine for them." Ji Bingyu explained: "Even though the Immortal Mist Sect had dug a path to the Red Gold Mine, mining its minerals still requires a large labor force. The problem is that long term exposure to the Red Gold Mine causes cultivators to be corroded by the essence of Red Gold, making Foundation Establishment impossible, not to mention reducing lifespan. How would the disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect be willing to accept such a reality? However, they couldn''t not mine either. So, the Immortal Mist Sect set their eyes on us, hoping that we would enter the Red Gold Mine to mine. They are offering a salary of a hundred Lower Grade Spiritual Stones each month, and each laborer can live in the city for free without having to pay any rent." S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The Immortal Mist Sect are certainly ruthless! But aren''t they afraid to scare all Loose Cultivators away?" Zhou Sui griped his fists tightly, his eyes filled with depth. Obviously, this was the Immortal Mist Sect''s scheme, using high rents to force Loose Cultivators into mining for them. If they didn''t wish to mine, they would have to leave Misty Cloud City and head elsewhere. "They''re not concerned about that at all. There are simply too many Loose Cultivators in the world." Ji Bingyu shook her head: "Rumors are, Loose Cultivators from other places have heard about what''s happening in Misty Cloud City and are rushing over. The Immortal Mist Sect even dispatched Flying Boats to help them quickly reach here for free. At least tens of thousands of cultivators arrived in the first batch, with one wave after another continuously pouring in. Whether we Loose Cultivators remain or leave doesn''t matter to the Immortal Mist Sect at all. The number of Loose Cultivators they can recruit is incredibly vast, and they''re far from being short of hands." "What!" Zhou Sui''s mouth twitched. He had nothing to say. No wonder the Immortal Mist Sect was so fearless, unafraid of a rebellion from the Loose Cultivators. It was simply because there were too many Loose Cultivators, an inexhaustible supply. They were like constant harvests of leeks, one batch after another. People''s lives in this world were worthless. This was a crueler perspective of the world that he had yet to comprehend deeply. "Husband, what should we do now?" Mu Ziyi couldn''t help but ask. "We have to bow our heads under eaves, and pay the Spiritual Stones. We can''t really leave the Misty City," Zhou Sui clenched his fists. Honestly, the circumstances outside Misty Cloud City wouldn''t necessarily be better. It also lacked the resources Misty Cloud City had. Moreover, living inside the city was far better than living outside, without worrying about attacks by other Loose Cultivators. There was a certain degree of safety assurance. Though the monthly rent of two hundred Lower Grade Spiritual Stones was indeed pricey, he wasn''t unable to afford it. By selling Spiritual Wine over the past half-year, he had essentially earned 120,000 Lower Grade Spiritual Stones, the equivalent of 1,200 Middle Grade Spiritual Stones. He could earn 20,000 Lower Grade Spiritual Stones each month. After all, one Middle Grade Spiritual Stone is equivalent to a hundred Lower Grade Spiritual Stones. So, to him, such a rent was affordable. "Indeed, if more Loose Cultivators come to Misty Cloud City, our Spiritual Wine business could expand further, allowing us to earn even more Spiritual Stones." Ji Bingyu agreed as well. Although the rent in Misty Cloud City had risen significantly, they currently could comfortably afford it. Furthermore, the gathering of large numbers of Loose Cultivators would bring a wealth of cultivation resources and abundant Spiritual Stones. Viewed from this perspective, there weren''t entirely downsides. ........ The following morning. The moment Zhou Sui woke up, he heard a deep voice echoing through the streets and alleys. "I am Fan Ze, a steward from the Immortal Mist Sect." "Starting from today, Misty Cloud City has a new master, and will be overseen by our Immortal Mist Sect." "All previous contracts signed with the Lu family are invalidated, and new ones will have to be made." "Whether you rented or bought your houses before, they do not belong to you now." "All cultivators residing within houses must come out, register, and pay their rent. Each house must pay two Middle Grade Spiritual Stones per month." "If you don''t register by today, you will be evicted from your houses by tomorrow. Don''t say I did not warn you in due time." Clatter! The moment the words fell, doors to buildings on the street flung open. One by one, cultivators walked out with grim looks on their faces. Zhou Sui also came out from his house and immediately saw a middle-aged cultivator dressed in the attire of the Immortal Mist Sect. That man was Fan Ze, a cultivation-eight-level cultivator. Additionally, a group of patrol cultivators stood beside him, at least all of them were Qi Cultivation Level Seven. After all, to become a patrol officer in Misty Cloud City, one had to be at least at the Qi Cultivation Level Seven. If their cultivation was too low, they couldn''t suppress disturbances and would not be respected by other Loose Cultivators. However, this team of patrols was enough to silence all present Loose Cultivators. Chapter 34 - 34 The Mystery of the Three Stages of Foundation Establishment _1 In the blink of an eye, several days passed. During these days, Misty Cloud City underwent considerable changes. Numerous cultivators who couldn''t afford the rent moved out to live in the Loose Cultivators'' market, leaving many empty houses behind. However, a large number of foreign cultivators moved in, all of whom were in the late stage of Qi Cultivation. After all, only cultivators in the late stage of Qi Cultivation could afford such high rents. As people came and went, Misty Cloud City only became busier. At the same time, it became more chaotic. Because these were all foreign cultivators, they were used to being domineering outside, even as the Immortal Mist Sect failed to manage the city properly, leading to frequent fights among cultivators in the city, resulting in bloody incidents. "Sir, it is said that several cultivators of the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer died on the main road yesterday," Ji Bingyu shared the news she had gathered. "What happened?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "It seems it was all over a bottle of pills." Ji Bingyu said, "Due to insufficient stock at the Pill Medicine Pavilion, only a single bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill was left. As a result, cultivators from both sides who wanted it starting fighting over it, resulting in the death of several cultivators. Eventually, a patrol team intervened and stopped the fight, otherwise, more people would have died." What?! Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui was speechless. Just over a bottle of pills, they paid the price of their lives ¨C these people were way too impulsive. He realized how chaotic Misty Cloud City had become during this period. Most likely, the city would be unable to restore its former calm for quite some time. "Of course, the truth isn''t that simple. In reality, these two factions already held grudges against each other for a long time. They''re said to belong to two major cultivator families, and have harbored a feud for many years," Mu Ziyi explained, "Even though they were brought to Misty Cloud City by the Immortal Mist Sect, they didn''t let go of their grudges. Rather, the exploration of the Misty Mountain Range amplified their conflicts. While it seems they started fighting over a bottle of pills on the surface, this was just the trigger. Even without this, other issues would have sparked a conflict." "Cultivator families?!" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes in thought. Indeed, to explore the Misty Mountain Range, the Immortal Mist Sect had summoned many cultivator families from various places. These cultivator families harbored conflicts with each other. Now, they found themselves in Misty Mountain Range, a place devoid of any rules. Even if one died here, there would be no legal recourse. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thus, the internal fighting among them intensified. However, when immortals fight, innocent bystanders suffer. The battles between these cultivator families would also affect ordinary loose cultivators. Zhou Sui was helplessly aware of the fate of the weak. The battles between the powerful, even if only the aftermath, yielded devastating losses for him. Only by becoming powerful could one comfortably survive in the world of cultivation. "Yu''er, do you have a way to purchase a Foundation Pill and advance to become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator?" Zhou Sui asked. If Ji Bingyu could become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, her strength would significantly increase by more than tenfold, and they would not have to worry about these upheavals. A single Great Cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Realm could establish a family that would last a hundred years. Even within the Immortal Mist Sect, they could become Guest Elders, a high-ranking and influential position. Therefore, if Ji Bingyu could naturally progress to become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, then such turbulence would be easily resolved. "Sir, there are three major hurdles to Foundation Establishment," Ji Bingyu said solemnly, "The first one is the Qi and blood hurdle. When a cultivator advances to the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer, their Qi and blood must be complete and their body flawless to attempt advancement, otherwise, they are bound to fail. Why does the success rate of Foundation Establishment drastically decline after one turns sixty? This is because after sixty, the Qi and blood in a person''s body rapidly decline, which could cause Foundation Establishment to fail." "The second hurdle is the Mana hurdle. A cultivator practicing Qi refines True Yuan within their body. When they reach the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, True Yuan must be complete in order to progress to a state where it condenses into essence and transforms into mana. If cultivators practices an inferior cultivation technique, it results in poor quality True Yuan, or if the True Yuan is not substantial enough, it would cause it to be incomplete, and thus, it cannot be transformed into mana. This too could cause failure." "The third hurdle is Divine Sense. You should know that ordinary Qi Refiners possess spiritual sense. However, the spiritual sense only works internally, or for unlocking storage bags, browsing heritage jade records etc., and it cannot be deployed externally. But to advance to become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, one must transform the Spiritual Sense, evolving it to the level of the Foundation Establishment Divine Sense. With this, Divine Sense can be projected outwards to scan dozens of feet around, naturally leading to an astonishing increase in combat effectiveness." "To successfully establish the foundation, the three hurdles must be complete, otherwise, failure is inevitable." Having said this, she paused and looked at Zhou Sui, her pretty face flushing crimson, "Among them, the third hurdle is the most difficult. That''s because improving one''s spiritual sense requires a top-tier Soul Cultivation Technique. Such techniques are rare and only available to top-tier Sects. Ordinary cultivator families wouldn''t have any." "As for the spirit objects that enhance spiritual sense, they are priceless. Even cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage would desire them, let alone Qi Cultivators. However, because of my dual cultivation with you, my spiritual sense has grown continuously to the level of the Foundation Establishment Divine Sense. I am now able to project my spiritual sense several feet outward, so I''ve passed the third hurdle." She recalled the scenes of dual cultivation with Zhou Sui. Her face reddened nearly to her ears, but the sensual details were not to be shared with others. "Indeed, I also find my spiritual sense growing rapidly. I reckon that if I continue this cultivation for another year, I''ll also be able to reach the level of Foundation Establishment Divine Sense and pass the third hurdle," Mu Ziyi agreed, nodding. She too, shared a similar feeling. Especially when being intimate with Zhou Sui, her spiritual sense was growing rather quickly. This practice was far more effective than consuming any spirit object meant for increasing spiritual sense. As a result, she managed to advance her cultivation level to the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer within a short time. "What?!" Xia Jingyan was astounded when she heard this. Even though she had heard that dual cultivation could benefit both men and women, she hadn''t realized that the benefits could be so great. The reason why many Qi Refiners fail to establish their foundation is often due to the third hurdle. After all, for the first two hurdles, various spiritual medicines could be taken as supplements, while the third hurdle was difficult to supplement or improve. Does that imply if she were to dual cultivate with Zhou Sui, she could hope of successfully establishing her foundation as well?! But if she surrendered herself to this man, wouldn''t this mean that this shameless young man would have three beauties to himself, leading a polygamous life?! But if it''s for the sake of establishing the foundation and the grand Dao, making this small sacrifice isn''t out of the question. She could feel her heart thumping wildly, as if she was in a fierce battle within her Sea of Consciousness, trying to find all sorts of excuses to convince herself. Chapter 34 - 34 The Mystery of the Three Stages of Foundation Establishment _1 In the blink of an eye, several days passed. During these days, Misty Cloud City underwent considerable changes. Numerous cultivators who couldn''t afford the rent moved out to live in the Loose Cultivators'' market, leaving many empty houses behind. However, a large number of foreign cultivators moved in, all of whom were in the late stage of Qi Cultivation. After all, only cultivators in the late stage of Qi Cultivation could afford such high rents. As people came and went, Misty Cloud City only became busier. At the same time, it became more chaotic. Because these were all foreign cultivators, they were used to being domineering outside, even as the Immortal Mist Sect failed to manage the city properly, leading to frequent fights among cultivators in the city, resulting in bloody incidents. "Sir, it is said that several cultivators of the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer died on the main road yesterday," Ji Bingyu shared the news she had gathered. "What happened?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "It seems it was all over a bottle of pills." Ji Bingyu said, "Due to insufficient stock at the Pill Medicine Pavilion, only a single bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill was left. As a result, cultivators from both sides who wanted it starting fighting over it, resulting in the death of several cultivators. Eventually, a patrol team intervened and stopped the fight, otherwise, more people would have died." What?! Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui was speechless. Just over a bottle of pills, they paid the price of their lives ¨C these people were way too impulsive. He realized how chaotic Misty Cloud City had become during this period. Most likely, the city would be unable to restore its former calm for quite some time. "Of course, the truth isn''t that simple. In reality, these two factions already held grudges against each other for a long time. They''re said to belong to two major cultivator families, and have harbored a feud for many years," Mu Ziyi explained, "Even though they were brought to Misty Cloud City by the Immortal Mist Sect, they didn''t let go of their grudges. Rather, the exploration of the Misty Mountain Range amplified their conflicts. While it seems they started fighting over a bottle of pills on the surface, this was just the trigger. Even without this, other issues would have sparked a conflict." "Cultivator families?!" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes in thought. Indeed, to explore the Misty Mountain Range, the Immortal Mist Sect had summoned many cultivator families from various places. These cultivator families harbored conflicts with each other. Now, they found themselves in Misty Mountain Range, a place devoid of any rules. Even if one died here, there would be no legal recourse. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thus, the internal fighting among them intensified. However, when immortals fight, innocent bystanders suffer. The battles between these cultivator families would also affect ordinary loose cultivators. Zhou Sui was helplessly aware of the fate of the weak. The battles between the powerful, even if only the aftermath, yielded devastating losses for him. Only by becoming powerful could one comfortably survive in the world of cultivation. "Yu''er, do you have a way to purchase a Foundation Pill and advance to become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator?" Zhou Sui asked. If Ji Bingyu could become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, her strength would significantly increase by more than tenfold, and they would not have to worry about these upheavals. A single Great Cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Realm could establish a family that would last a hundred years. Even within the Immortal Mist Sect, they could become Guest Elders, a high-ranking and influential position. Therefore, if Ji Bingyu could naturally progress to become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, then such turbulence would be easily resolved. "Sir, there are three major hurdles to Foundation Establishment," Ji Bingyu said solemnly, "The first one is the Qi and blood hurdle. When a cultivator advances to the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer, their Qi and blood must be complete and their body flawless to attempt advancement, otherwise, they are bound to fail. Why does the success rate of Foundation Establishment drastically decline after one turns sixty? This is because after sixty, the Qi and blood in a person''s body rapidly decline, which could cause Foundation Establishment to fail." "The second hurdle is the Mana hurdle. A cultivator practicing Qi refines True Yuan within their body. When they reach the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, True Yuan must be complete in order to progress to a state where it condenses into essence and transforms into mana. If cultivators practices an inferior cultivation technique, it results in poor quality True Yuan, or if the True Yuan is not substantial enough, it would cause it to be incomplete, and thus, it cannot be transformed into mana. This too could cause failure." "The third hurdle is Divine Sense. You should know that ordinary Qi Refiners possess spiritual sense. However, the spiritual sense only works internally, or for unlocking storage bags, browsing heritage jade records etc., and it cannot be deployed externally. But to advance to become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, one must transform the Spiritual Sense, evolving it to the level of the Foundation Establishment Divine Sense. With this, Divine Sense can be projected outwards to scan dozens of feet around, naturally leading to an astonishing increase in combat effectiveness." "To successfully establish the foundation, the three hurdles must be complete, otherwise, failure is inevitable." Having said this, she paused and looked at Zhou Sui, her pretty face flushing crimson, "Among them, the third hurdle is the most difficult. That''s because improving one''s spiritual sense requires a top-tier Soul Cultivation Technique. Such techniques are rare and only available to top-tier Sects. Ordinary cultivator families wouldn''t have any." "As for the spirit objects that enhance spiritual sense, they are priceless. Even cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage would desire them, let alone Qi Cultivators. However, because of my dual cultivation with you, my spiritual sense has grown continuously to the level of the Foundation Establishment Divine Sense. I am now able to project my spiritual sense several feet outward, so I''ve passed the third hurdle." She recalled the scenes of dual cultivation with Zhou Sui. Her face reddened nearly to her ears, but the sensual details were not to be shared with others. "Indeed, I also find my spiritual sense growing rapidly. I reckon that if I continue this cultivation for another year, I''ll also be able to reach the level of Foundation Establishment Divine Sense and pass the third hurdle," Mu Ziyi agreed, nodding. She too, shared a similar feeling. Especially when being intimate with Zhou Sui, her spiritual sense was growing rather quickly. This practice was far more effective than consuming any spirit object meant for increasing spiritual sense. As a result, she managed to advance her cultivation level to the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer within a short time. "What?!" Xia Jingyan was astounded when she heard this. Even though she had heard that dual cultivation could benefit both men and women, she hadn''t realized that the benefits could be so great. The reason why many Qi Refiners fail to establish their foundation is often due to the third hurdle. After all, for the first two hurdles, various spiritual medicines could be taken as supplements, while the third hurdle was difficult to supplement or improve. Does that imply if she were to dual cultivate with Zhou Sui, she could hope of successfully establishing her foundation as well?! But if she surrendered herself to this man, wouldn''t this mean that this shameless young man would have three beauties to himself, leading a polygamous life?! But if it''s for the sake of establishing the foundation and the grand Dao, making this small sacrifice isn''t out of the question. She could feel her heart thumping wildly, as if she was in a fierce battle within her Sea of Consciousness, trying to find all sorts of excuses to convince herself. Chapter 35 - 35: The Legacy of the Pill Master, Four Arts of Cultivation_1 "So, you''re saying that the reason you haven''t been able to advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm yet is because you can''t cross the previous two hurdles?" Zhou Sui stroked his chin, quickly understanding what his Dao companion had said. "Yes." S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ji Bingyu nodded: "Although I''m now a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation nineth Layer, I''ve only advanced to this realm for a year or two, and I''m still some distance from reaching the peak of this realm. I am still quite young, in my thirties, and my vitality is still exceptionally robust. However, because my cultivation time is still short, the power of True Yuan within me has not yet reached its peak. I need at least another year or two before I can try to establish a foundation." She stated that she would need at least two more years to prepare. "Two years, huh? Does this mean that now you can start considering the Foundation Pill?" Zhou Sui asked. "It''s something to consider, but the quantity of Foundation Pills is scarce; they''re all controlled by those major sects. I''ve previously been to the auction at Misty Cloud City, but there were no Foundation Pills for sale." Ji Bingyu was also helpless. Because the sects monopolize the Foundation Pills, any loose cultivator wanting a Foundation Pill must concede to the unjust terms of the sects and work for them. Otherwise, they have to wait for an auction where one or two Foundation Pills might be released. Therefore, whenever a Foundation Pill appears at an auction, it always incites a frenzy among families of cultivators. Each auction results in exorbitant prices, which loose cultivators simply cannot afford. "In that case, why not refine your own Foundation Pill?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. It''s always better to rely on oneself than on others. Waiting for those sects to release Foundation Pills - who knows when that will happen? He didn''t want his life and death to be controlled by his enemies. He would rather refine the Foundation Pills himself than wait for others to make them. "My dear, making pills is not as simple as it seems." Mu Ziyi said helplessly: "Pill artifacts, formation inscriptions ¡ª these are the four great skills in the cultivation world. Of these, the skill of pill making ranks first. Not only because it''s the most valuable, but also because it''s the most challenging. Of course, in terms of difficulty, formation inscriptions rank the highest. The problem is formation inscriptions don''t require many resources; if one has enough comprehension, they can learn it. However, pills are different; it requires the consumption of a significant amount of spiritual medicine to forge a top-notch pill master. The problem is, where would loose cultivators get so many spirit stones to buy spiritual medicines? A batch of spiritual medicine is enough to bankrupt a pill master. If it''s not a major sect, they wouldn''t be able to nurture a pill master. Moreover, if you want to refine a Foundation Pill, at least a second-stage alchemist is needed, even a first-grade alchemist might not qualify. This has led to the extreme rarity of the Foundation Pill, they are few and far between." She implied that becoming a pill master was incredibly challenging, beyond imagination. Every pill master was made through a large investment of capital, virtually like a walking vein of spirit stones. "It''s fine, we have quite a few spirit stones now, there''s not much use keeping them here. It''s better to use them to buy spiritual medicines and refine the pills." Zhou Sui clenched his fist. If he solely relied on his aptitude, he wouldn''t dare to dream of becoming a pill master. However, it''d be different with the power of the Book Worm. As long as he can get a pill master''s lineage and devour enough pill master secrets, becoming a second-stage alchemist wouldn''t be a problem. By then, he wouldn''t need to attend auctions to buy Foundation Pills; relying solely on himself, he could refine the Foundation Pills. At that time, he wouldn''t need to ask others for help. "Mmm, I believe in your capabilities, my dear. You will definitely become a pill master." Ji Bingyu looked at Zhou Sui with affection in her eyes, she believed her husband could achieve anything. "My sister has gone mad!" Watching this, Xia Jingyan twitched her lips. She believed her sister was madly in love and believed everything anyone said. Yet somehow, deep down, she also believed this man in front of her could achieve anything. ...... A month quickly passed. Misty Cloud City gradually quieted down. After all, Misty Cloud City was now considered the territory of the Immortal Mist Sect. They couldn''t allow the city to continue being in chaos as it would not benefit anyone. So, the patrol forcefully suppressed it, catching all the rebellious cultivators and throwing them into prison. Those without any background were executed. After this crushing wave of suppression, hardly any cultivators in the city dared to make trouble. Many loose cultivators saw this and felt relieved, daring to go out and stroll around. Gradually, the streets regained some of its liveliness. After a month of dedicated cultivation, practicing dual cultivation with his two Dao companions seven times every day until they lost all sense of self, Zhou Sui''s cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation fifth layer (Progress 25%); Age: 19 (120)] [Aptitude: Eight-Stage Spiritual Root (65%)] [Swordsmanship: First-grade Superior (45%)] [Rune: Mid-First-grade (55%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Proficient (35%)] [Fireball Technique: Minor Accomplishment (15%), Wind Blade Art: Beginner, Golden Light skill: Beginner, Ice Frost skill: Beginner, Spring Wind Rain skill: Beginner...] Looking at this data panel, Zhou Sui felt a wave of satisfaction. If he continued at this pace, it would take less than a year to break through to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. Honestly, this kind of progress was nothing short of remarkable. For an ordinary cultivator relying on his own efforts, it would take four to five years, or even a decade, to break through to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. His swift progress could be attributed not only to the dual cultivation with his Dao companions, but also to the daily consumption of Spiritual Wine. The spiritual energy provided by the Spiritual Wine allowed his cultivation to soar. Of course, the skill that improved the most was the Fireball Technique. With his devoted practice, it had already reached the stage of Minor Accomplishment. Its power had at least doubled compared to before. Boom~~ With this thought, Zhou Sui moved with his thoughts, circulating the power of his True Yuan within his body, instantly condensing a highly compressed, red fireball which he hurled towards the distance. Instantly, a large rock in the courtyard was blown to pieces, a shocking, deep crater appeared on the ground, and the surrounding air was burning with intense heat. This strike''s might was almost comparable to a full force attack from a Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer cultivator, it could seriously harm a Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivator, which was extremely terrifying. He could launch dozens of such fireballs at once, equivalent to a bombardment of artillery. A regular Qi Cultivation fifth layer cultivator would probably only be able to use the Fireball Technique four or five times. After that, they would be completely drained of their True Yuan. However, Zhou Sui was different. After cultivating the Insect God Sutra, each insect within him was equivalent to a Dantian Qi Sea. The five insects within him were equal to five Dantian Qi Seas. Therefore, the power of the True Yuan within him was six times that of cultivators of the same level. If cultivators of the same level were to fight him, they would most likely be killed by his Fireball Technique in one strike, turning into ashes. Chapter 38 - 38: Counter-kill the Lu Familys Cultivator, Enter the Dream and Soul Search_1 At that moment, right after Zhou Sui left the Treasure Pavilion, he immediately sensed a few gazes falling onto himself from within the pavilion, seemingly with ill intentions. "Joking, right? Didn''t they say the Treasure Pavilion is the most reputable shop throughout Misty Cloud City? There''s never been an incident of someone getting killed and robbed, so what''s going on now?" "Right, maybe there actually have been incidents. It''s just that those robbed were already deceased." "The dead naturally have no way to reveal the truth." "Damn it, Treasure Pavilion. They dare to call themselves the masters of Misty Cloud City. Even though they''re already the City Lord, they''re still into killing and plundering, shameless to the extreme." Zhou Sui clenched his fist. Though he had braced himself for such an event to a certain extent, he still felt a sorrow for this world. This world isn''t devoid of decent people, just that they''re too few. Even if there are, most probably have been killed not leaving much chance for survival. His previous caution was indeed correct. Without sufficient power, it was truly suicidal to reveal possession of a significant amount of spiritual stones. Now, he merely revealed tens of thousands of lower-grade spiritual stones that attracted enemies in his wake. The Lu family, the former overlords of Misty Cloud City, had him in their sights. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, now there were no hints of him being terrified. Because now he isn''t as he previously was. Having advanced to the fifth level of Qi Cultivation, his cultivation underwent a significant leap, especially his Dream Soul Gu, which had reached a first-grade superior level, equivalent to the cultivator of late Qi cultivation. How can an ordinary late Qi Cultivation cultivator withstand the power of the Dream Soul Gu? An attack from the soul isn''t easy to resist. To those cultivators at the stage of Qi Cultivation, it''s like fighting on a higher plane. Of less importance now, this was only a clone of him. If he should fail, it would only result in the loss of a clone, which wouldn''t harm his main body. "Humph, if you wish to kill me, you''d better be prepared to be killed." A cold glint in Zhou Sui''s eyes revealed itself, but he acted as if he hadn''t noticed the range of those Lu family cultivators following him. He moved left and right, arriving at an isolated alley in Misty Cloud City, where few people ventured. The Lu family cultivators who had followed him were delighted. "What''s going on? What is this lad trying to do running left and right like this?" "I had thought this man was going to leave the city. I had planned to deal with him outside the city, but he chose to stay within." "This lad probably thought he would be safer within the city, ignorant of the fact that this is our Lu family''s territory." "Hehe, this loose cultivator surely has a significant secret, maybe he got the inheritance of some Foundation Establishment cultivator. Otherwise, how could he suddenly produce so many spiritual stones." "Whether there is a secret or not, we just need to capture him and put him through severe torture. There is no need to guess anything." "Perfect, he''s so foolish to come to this desolate place. Also, there''s no one nearby, perfect to strike immediately and capture him. I''m interested in seeing what he is hiding." The eyes of the three Lu family cultivators at the seventh level of Qi Cultivation and one at the eighth level, were filled with a ruthless light. They did not hesitate to launch their magic to attack Zhou Sui. Booming~ Instantly, there emerged a wave of secret soul fluctuations in the air, instantly covering hundreds of meters radius, completely enveloping the entire area. What?! The four Lu family cultivators were stupefied. They were taken aback to find their bodies unable to move as if under the effect of the fixation skill, trapped in an illusion. The problem was, they had no idea when they were targeted. Each of them stood dumbly, their mouths gaping like idiots, as if they had seen the things they desired most in their hearts. This was the one of the capabilities of the Dream Soul Gu: Dream Invasion! Once this skill is used, it can silently pull all the enemies within range into a dreamland. "The power of a first-grade superior Dream Soul Gu is indeed immense!" At this moment, the voice of Zhou Sui''s clone appeared in front of the Lu family cultivators. He was astonished by the power of the Dream Soul Gu. For the ordinary late Qi Cultivation cultivator, it''s truly overwhelming. Without a soul protecting magic artifact, cultivators are almost doomed to die from a single blow, with no chance of resistance. Merely with a thought, these Lu family cultivators were instantly pulled into a dream, without a shred of power to resist. "Die!" Zhou Sui didn''t have any interest in exchanging words with these Lu family cultivators. With a light touch, the energy of true Yuan pierced through the brows of these four Lu cultivators, creating bloody holes with blood gushing out. "This!" "When...when did you notice us?" "Impossible, how could a mere loose cultivator be so powerful?" "It''s fake, right? We are... dead? When did he make a move?!" The immense pain allowed these four Lu family cultivators to pull themselves out of the dreamland. They saw Zhou Sui who had appeared in front of them, their pupils contracted, reflecting their extreme horror. They had absolutely no idea that their whereabouts had been exposed. The realization dawned upon them at this moment that this seemingly insignificant cultivator in front of them was playing the part of a pig to eat the tiger. But now, it was already too late for struggle and for regret. With a bang, they fell to the ground, their eyes wide open in disbelief, refusing to close even in death. "Soul Search!" Without any hesitation, Zhou Sui used the second ability of Dream Soul Gu, Soul Search. This ability was even more ruthless than the ''Soul Search Technique'' of the Demonic Sect. The Demonic Sect''s ''Soul Search Technique'' could only get a part of the memory, and most of the memory would be missing, making it sometimes impossible to gain the desired intelligence. But the ''Soul Search'' ability of the Dream Soul Gu could glean the complete soul memory from the enemy, not missing even a bit. Whoosh~ Instantly, a vast memory flowed into the body of the Dream Soul Gu, which was then digested and absorbed by it. Simultaneously, the energy of the pure soul was devoured by the Dream Soul Gu, to augment its inner strength and to promote its evolution. Apart from relying on its host to grow, it can also devour the souls of other creatures to promote its own growth. "So it''s like that. It''s indeed the Lu family cultivators. I hadn''t expected the prestigious Lu family to stoop so low, almost equivalent to looters." "Moreover, the recent chaos in Misty Cloud City, it turns out, has a significant connection with the Lu family, who might even be the puppeteers behind it all." "No cultivator''s family is decent." In an instant, Zhou Sui, with the retrieved memories of the Lu family cultivators, understood the full picture. The man pulling the strings was Lu Ming, the owner of the Treasure Pavilion. Due to the current unfavorable situation of the Lu family, where the old ancestors were on the verge of perishing, the Lu family was desperate. In the shadows, they''d become like looters, murdering loose cultivators one by one, and amassing wealth. He happened to be one of those who had caught their attention. Chapter 37 - 37: Gold-Digging Profession, The Lu Familys Greed_1 "Five thousand lower grade spiritual stones?" Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui furrowed his brows. Truthfully, this was a bit expensive for a widely disseminated alchemy heritage. Normally, one could buy a piece for around three or four thousand lower grade spiritual stones. After all, not every cultivator can become a Pill Master, so sometimes there is difficulty in selling such inheritance. However, he had no other channels to obtain alchemy heritage. Even though the price was a bit steep, he had no choice but to accept it. At this time, manager Lu Ming seemed to see Zhou Sui''s hesitation and said: "Perhaps you think this heritage is expensive, but the first-grade alchemy heritage at my Treasure Pavilion is absolutely the most perfect! It is worth every spiritual stone. If you buy it elsewhere, the price might be a little cheaper, but many parts would be missing." "Oh, is that how it is? Bring it over for me to see. If it truly is as you say, then I will buy it." Zhou Sui raised an eyebrow. "Rest assured. Our Treasure Pavilion has a great reputation in Misty Cloud City, we would never deceive a fellow Daoist." Manager Lu Ming patted his chest, immediately ordering his subordinate to bring over a jade slip. "Hmm?!" Zhou Sui picked it up, using his spiritual sense to conduct a preliminary inspection. He discovered that he could only see part of the content. The majority of it was concealed by seals, probably put in place by the Treasure Pavilion to prevent others from stealing the contents of the jade slip, thereby obtaining the inheritance for free. That would mean a huge loss for the Treasure Pavilion. However, just as the other party said, this pill master inheritance was incredibly complete. Even though he had never come into contact with alchemy heritage before, he understood this clearly. "It seems that you did not deceive me. Since that''s the case, I will take the first-grade alchemy inheritance." Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate and said straightforwardly. "Haha, Dao friend is truly straightforward. I presume you want the alchemy heritage because you wish to pursue this path of alchemy." "In that case, if you want to refine pills, you will need a magic artifact, a pill furnace. It only costs three thousand lower grade spiritual stones." "Apart from the pill furnace, our little shop also has many pill formulas. The prices are low and we can sell them to you." "If the Daoist friend wants to practice, you may also buy some spiritual medicine from our shop." Manager Lu Ming suggested with a smile. What?! Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui''s face turned green. He now understood why there were so few Pill Masters in Misty Cloud City. It''s not an exaggeration to say they were rare. He hadn''t even started yet and he already had to spend more than ten thousand lower grade spiritual stones. If it weren''t for the wealthy cultivators, who could afford to embark on the path of a Pill Master? Perhaps before they even started, ordinary cultivators would have already used up all their resources. No wonder among the four great cultivator skills of pills, talismans, arrays, and tools, being a Pill Master ranked first. It was purely a career where one had to spend heavily. It was outrageous. But since he had chosen this path, he could do nothing but march on, however reluctantly. So Zhou Sui spent twelve thousand lower grade spiritual stones to buy a first-grade magic artifact pill furnace, a first-grade Pill Master inheritance, five spiritual medicines, and more than ten ordinary pill formulas. Fortunately, he had made a profit of over a hundred thousand lower grade spiritual stones from selling spiritual wine, as otherwise, he wouldn''t be able to afford all these things. After buying all these things, Zhou Sui rapidly left the Treasure Pavilion without uttering another word. ... However, his actions caught the eyes of the people in the Treasure Pavilion. "Manager, this kid spent over ten thousand lower grade spiritual stones to buy the first-grade Pill Master inheritance. How can he be so rich?" a descendant of the Lu family asked in surprise. Even though he was part of the Lu family, he was only able to earn several thousand lower grade spiritual stones in a year. The Lu family was, of course, a large family, but they also had many descendants. Divided among them, they didn''t have much. Compared to Zhou Sui who was very wealthy, he was a pauper. "If I''m guessing correctly, this kid should be a loose cultivator who lucked into a windfall and thus could afford to spend lavishly." Manager Lu Ming''s eyes flashed with a cold glint. "A loose cultivator? How do you know he''s a loose cultivator?" The Lu family member asked in confusion. "Foolish! If he were truly a Sect Disciple, or a family member, why wouldn''t he have a first-grade alchemy heritage? He wouldn''t need spiritual stones to obtain one." "Only a loose cultivator, who does not have any heritage, would reluctantly spend a large amount of spiritual stones to buy knowledge of an inheritance." Manager Lu Ming spoke impatiently. "I see, so if that''s the case, wouldn''t we make a fortune if we robbed this loose cultivator?" The Lu family member''s eyes lit up with excitement. "Looking at this kid, it seems like twelve thousand lower grade spiritual stones is not all he has. Maybe he has more. If we were successful in robbing him, we would certainly strike it rich." He was starting to succumb to his desire for wealth and willingness to kill. "It''s not just that. This kid is so rich that perhaps he has gained the inheritance and entire fortune of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. If we can kill him, our harvest will be much larger than imagined." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hehe, a mere loose cultivator possesses so much wealth. This is simply a path towards death." "His cultivation is only at the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer. It''s nothing to worry about." "Now, you guys follow him immediately, mobilise a few Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer and Eighth Layer experts. Once this kid is alone, make your move. Kill him and take his treasures. I want the spiritual stones and the goods." Manager Lu Ming clenched his fists. Truthfully, he originally had no intentions of robbing and killing. But recently, the Lu family has become unstable. The Lu family''s patriarch, Lu Hongran was about to pass away. Most of the Lu family''s property had to be handed over to Immortal Mist Sect to save the lives of the Lu family members. And so far, the Lu family has not produced any new Foundation Establishment cultivators. Previously, in order to produce Foundation Establishment cultivators, a significant amount of their wealth was spent buying Foundation Pills. Unfortunately, the descendants of the Lu family were not competent enough and even with the Foundation Pills, they failed to advance, causing severe loss to the Lu family. The family''s mood had become gloomy. If things continued on this way, the Lu family would be finished. Therefore, for the sake of their family, they had to resort to all sorts of means to accumulate wealth, hoping to buy more Foundation Pills. Recently, the many robbers and murders in Misty Cloud City were related to the Lu family. It can be said, for the continuation of the family, the Lu family had no alternative but to resort to these schemes. "Yes, Manager." That Lu family member was elated. If they successfully executed the robbery, he could share part of the profits. At least he would gain several thousand lower grade spiritual stones. You should know that he previously had to work an entire year to earn that much. But now, one successful robbery operation could get him that amount. This was a dream come true. Whoosh Whoosh Whoosh!!! Immediately, three Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer and one Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer cultivators from the Lu family set off, tracking Zhou Sui''s aura, attempting to find Zhou Sui''s whereabouts to pilfer this loose cultivator''s entire fortune. Chapter 38 - 38: Counter-kill the Lu Familys Cultivator, Enter the Dream and Soul Search_1 At that moment, right after Zhou Sui left the Treasure Pavilion, he immediately sensed a few gazes falling onto himself from within the pavilion, seemingly with ill intentions. "Joking, right? Didn''t they say the Treasure Pavilion is the most reputable shop throughout Misty Cloud City? There''s never been an incident of someone getting killed and robbed, so what''s going on now?" "Right, maybe there actually have been incidents. It''s just that those robbed were already deceased." "The dead naturally have no way to reveal the truth." "Damn it, Treasure Pavilion. They dare to call themselves the masters of Misty Cloud City. Even though they''re already the City Lord, they''re still into killing and plundering, shameless to the extreme." Zhou Sui clenched his fist. Though he had braced himself for such an event to a certain extent, he still felt a sorrow for this world. This world isn''t devoid of decent people, just that they''re too few. Even if there are, most probably have been killed not leaving much chance for survival. His previous caution was indeed correct. Without sufficient power, it was truly suicidal to reveal possession of a significant amount of spiritual stones. Now, he merely revealed tens of thousands of lower-grade spiritual stones that attracted enemies in his wake. The Lu family, the former overlords of Misty Cloud City, had him in their sights. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, now there were no hints of him being terrified. Because now he isn''t as he previously was. Having advanced to the fifth level of Qi Cultivation, his cultivation underwent a significant leap, especially his Dream Soul Gu, which had reached a first-grade superior level, equivalent to the cultivator of late Qi cultivation. How can an ordinary late Qi Cultivation cultivator withstand the power of the Dream Soul Gu? An attack from the soul isn''t easy to resist. To those cultivators at the stage of Qi Cultivation, it''s like fighting on a higher plane. Of less importance now, this was only a clone of him. If he should fail, it would only result in the loss of a clone, which wouldn''t harm his main body. "Humph, if you wish to kill me, you''d better be prepared to be killed." A cold glint in Zhou Sui''s eyes revealed itself, but he acted as if he hadn''t noticed the range of those Lu family cultivators following him. He moved left and right, arriving at an isolated alley in Misty Cloud City, where few people ventured. The Lu family cultivators who had followed him were delighted. "What''s going on? What is this lad trying to do running left and right like this?" "I had thought this man was going to leave the city. I had planned to deal with him outside the city, but he chose to stay within." "This lad probably thought he would be safer within the city, ignorant of the fact that this is our Lu family''s territory." "Hehe, this loose cultivator surely has a significant secret, maybe he got the inheritance of some Foundation Establishment cultivator. Otherwise, how could he suddenly produce so many spiritual stones." "Whether there is a secret or not, we just need to capture him and put him through severe torture. There is no need to guess anything." "Perfect, he''s so foolish to come to this desolate place. Also, there''s no one nearby, perfect to strike immediately and capture him. I''m interested in seeing what he is hiding." The eyes of the three Lu family cultivators at the seventh level of Qi Cultivation and one at the eighth level, were filled with a ruthless light. They did not hesitate to launch their magic to attack Zhou Sui. Booming~ Instantly, there emerged a wave of secret soul fluctuations in the air, instantly covering hundreds of meters radius, completely enveloping the entire area. What?! The four Lu family cultivators were stupefied. They were taken aback to find their bodies unable to move as if under the effect of the fixation skill, trapped in an illusion. The problem was, they had no idea when they were targeted. Each of them stood dumbly, their mouths gaping like idiots, as if they had seen the things they desired most in their hearts. This was the one of the capabilities of the Dream Soul Gu: Dream Invasion! Once this skill is used, it can silently pull all the enemies within range into a dreamland. "The power of a first-grade superior Dream Soul Gu is indeed immense!" At this moment, the voice of Zhou Sui''s clone appeared in front of the Lu family cultivators. He was astonished by the power of the Dream Soul Gu. For the ordinary late Qi Cultivation cultivator, it''s truly overwhelming. Without a soul protecting magic artifact, cultivators are almost doomed to die from a single blow, with no chance of resistance. Merely with a thought, these Lu family cultivators were instantly pulled into a dream, without a shred of power to resist. "Die!" Zhou Sui didn''t have any interest in exchanging words with these Lu family cultivators. With a light touch, the energy of true Yuan pierced through the brows of these four Lu cultivators, creating bloody holes with blood gushing out. "This!" "When...when did you notice us?" "Impossible, how could a mere loose cultivator be so powerful?" "It''s fake, right? We are... dead? When did he make a move?!" The immense pain allowed these four Lu family cultivators to pull themselves out of the dreamland. They saw Zhou Sui who had appeared in front of them, their pupils contracted, reflecting their extreme horror. They had absolutely no idea that their whereabouts had been exposed. The realization dawned upon them at this moment that this seemingly insignificant cultivator in front of them was playing the part of a pig to eat the tiger. But now, it was already too late for struggle and for regret. With a bang, they fell to the ground, their eyes wide open in disbelief, refusing to close even in death. "Soul Search!" Without any hesitation, Zhou Sui used the second ability of Dream Soul Gu, Soul Search. This ability was even more ruthless than the ''Soul Search Technique'' of the Demonic Sect. The Demonic Sect''s ''Soul Search Technique'' could only get a part of the memory, and most of the memory would be missing, making it sometimes impossible to gain the desired intelligence. But the ''Soul Search'' ability of the Dream Soul Gu could glean the complete soul memory from the enemy, not missing even a bit. Whoosh~ Instantly, a vast memory flowed into the body of the Dream Soul Gu, which was then digested and absorbed by it. Simultaneously, the energy of the pure soul was devoured by the Dream Soul Gu, to augment its inner strength and to promote its evolution. Apart from relying on its host to grow, it can also devour the souls of other creatures to promote its own growth. "So it''s like that. It''s indeed the Lu family cultivators. I hadn''t expected the prestigious Lu family to stoop so low, almost equivalent to looters." "Moreover, the recent chaos in Misty Cloud City, it turns out, has a significant connection with the Lu family, who might even be the puppeteers behind it all." "No cultivator''s family is decent." In an instant, Zhou Sui, with the retrieved memories of the Lu family cultivators, understood the full picture. The man pulling the strings was Lu Ming, the owner of the Treasure Pavilion. Due to the current unfavorable situation of the Lu family, where the old ancestors were on the verge of perishing, the Lu family was desperate. In the shadows, they''d become like looters, murdering loose cultivators one by one, and amassing wealth. He happened to be one of those who had caught their attention. Chapter 39 - 39 The Lu family in turmoil, dare not retaliate _1 Sensing the memories of a few cultivators from the Lu family, Zhou Sui immediately drew a sharp breath. Though he had known long ago that this world was fraught with danger, a cruel world where people preyed on each other, he never thought that the Lu family, the ruler of Misty Cloud City, could be so vicious. If he hadn''t been extremely careful, he likely would have been killed in the turmoil deliberately fomented by the Lu family. "After returning home, I must seclude myself and improve my cultivation," he resolved. "I won''t leave the house until I''ve reached the Late Qi Cultivation Stage." Zhou Sui clenched his fists, a sense of urgency surging within him. Without a doubt, the Lu family had completely lost their minds, and if their patriarch should fall, the whole family could be exterminated. As prominent as the Lu family had been in the past, so would be the tragedy after their patriarch''s death. Even if the Lu Family sought the protection of the Immortal Mist Sect, the number that would survive would still be few and far between. After all, the Immortal Mist Sect wasn''t a retirement home. They couldn''t possibly protect every member of the Lu family, only those who were valuable. But the Lu family was so large, having grown over the course of two hundred years to a population of over ten thousand. Surely they couldn''t let everyone but the family heirs die. He was aware of this, and the people of the Lu family must know it as well. Thus, before the patriarch''s death, these members of the Lu family would certainly grab as much as they could. Once they''ve gotten enough, they would promptly flee from Misty Cloud City to settle elsewhere under a changed name. "Thankfully, these storage bags don''t have any markings left by the Lu family." Zhou Sui, using the Dream Soul Gu, scanned with his Divine Sense and discerned that these storage bags, owned by four cultivators from the Lu family, bore no traces left by the Lu family. After all, his Divine Sense was on par with that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator; they couldn''t hide anything from him. He would detect anything left by ordinary Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators in an instant. Moreover, the Lu family was merely a Foundation Establishment family that had thousands of descendants. Apart from a few important family members, the rest probably wouldn''t have any special protection measures. Also, items he bought from the Treasure Pavilion like the Heritage Jade Record, the pill prescriptions, the pill cauldrons, amongst others, had been scanned by his Divine Sense. They bore no special markings. "Nevertheless, it''s better to be safe than sorry." "Cultivators in this world have numerous and bizarre tactics. One never knows when they might be caught off guard." "First, have my clone take these treasures out of the city. When some time has passed and there is no sign of trouble, then it can return." Zhou Sui waved his hand, casting the Fireball Technique to instantly incinerate the corpses of the four Lu family cultivators, reducing them to ashes. He then flew towards the outskirts of the city. Since he was just a clone, even if the Lu family did find him, they''d only destroy his clone. As long as he gets out of the city and hides in an arbitrary location, he believes nobody would be able to find him. This way, he wouldn''t involve his main body. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But before going, he handed over the storage bag, which stored a large amount of Spirit Meat and Spirit Rice, to another one of his clones to take back to his main body. After all, these supplies had nothing to do with the Lu family. There was no chance they bore any hidden tactics, they were completely safe to take back to his main body. In fact, Zhou Sui could currently cultivate up to five clones. One clone was in charge of surveillance, one was responsible for shopping, one was responsible for support, and two were on standby. ... A few hours later. Lu Ming, the shopkeeper staying at the Treasure Pavilion, looked extremely unwell. The more time passed, the worse his countenance became. To the point now where his face resembled charred coal, he was in utter panic. "They still haven''t returned at this time, could they already be dead?" Shopkeeper Lu Ming clenched his fist. Under normal circumstances, four cultivators in the Late Qi Cultivation Stage ambushing a cultivator in the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer should have been an easy catch. It shouldn''t have taken much time at all. But now, hours had passed with no sign of his subordinates'' return. Without a doubt, his men were likely dead or dying. "It seems I underestimated that Loose Cultivator. That bastard isn''t a Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer cultivator at all. He''s definitely at the Late Qi Cultivation Stage, or even possibly a great cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer." Shopkeeper Lu Ming took a deep breath, knowing he had definitely misjudged this time. Just one misjudgment had led to the loss of four cultivators in the Late Qi Cultivation Stage. The loss was massive. To the already precarious Lu family, this was a heavy blow. Upon realising this, he knew that this matter was far too serious to be resolved by himself. If the Lu family elders found out about this, he would undoubtedly be sentenced to death. So he quickly made his way to the Lu family and sought out the eldest elder of the Lu family, informing him of the situation. With a smack, upon hearing these words, the eldest elder of the Lu family slapped Lu Ming in the face, knocking him to the ground. Five distinct red finger imprints appeared on his face; he was close to spitting out his teeth. "You idiot, I have already told you that now is a precarious time for our Lu family! If a matter can be avoided it should be, but instead you went to be a bandit, and you even got four Late Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators of our family killed." The eldest elder of the Lu family was livid. "I''m sorry, Elder, I had no choice. It''s precisely because the Lu family is in a precarious situation, and we''re greatly short of spirit stones. Just by conducting business, how much can we possibly earn? The reason why I acted as a bandit was also for the sake of the Lu family. I wanted to earn more spirit stones so that the Lu family could buy another Foundation Pill and give birth to another Foundation Establishment cultivator." Shopkeeper Lu Ming knelt on the ground, crying bitterly, claiming that he had no selfish motives and that he was acting for the public good. "You, you!" Hearing these words, the Lu family''s eldest elder''s hand trembling with anger, but in the end, he sighed and showed mercy. Because he knew that the man was telling the truth. After all, not only was he acting as a bandit at the moment, but many of the Lu family members were as well. It was only because Lu Ming failed that he was being rebuked. If he had succeeded, there would be no issue at all. "Elder, we must avenge them. They are members of our Lu family, and now they''ve been killed by that loose cultivator. That''s a slap in the face to us. I want that loose cultivator to die." "Also, I''ve tampered with that Heritage Jade Record, leaving a unique scent. As long as we use scent bugs, we can track it, and find that loose cultivator''s weak spot." Shopkeeper Lu Ming''s eyes were filled with a hateful glare as he roared his desire for revenge. "Enough. Let this matter go. Don''t hunt down the loose cultivator." The Lu family''s eldest elder waved his hand. "Why?" Shopkeeper Lu Ming was shocked. He never thought the Lu family would give up on hunting down the murderer. This was inconsistent with the domineering style and character of the Lu family. "Foolish, can''t you understand yet? If that loose cultivator can instantly kill four Late Qi Cultivation stage cultivators from our Lu family, his cultivation level must be at least at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer. Unless we send out a number of our Lu family Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivators, we can''t do anything to him. In fact, we might even be killed in return by him." The eldest elder of the Lu family wore a grave expression. Chapter 40 - 40: Certainly, Other Foundation Establishment Families Are Fishing_1 Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Lu Ming was silenced immediately, it indeed was so. Given the power of that loose cultivator, killing the mysterious loose cultivator was not a straightforward task. Besides, who knows what methods this mysterious loose cultivator has. If they aren''t careful, it''s likely that the Lu family will lose even more late Qi cultivators. And that could be a disaster for the Lu family. "And the most important point is, how do you know for sure that it''s a loose cultivator and not from another family?" "You were out fishing, killing loose cultivators, unaware that others might also be out fishing, plotting to kill our Lu family cultivators." "A cultivator who can deceive you surely isn''t simple, right?" The Lu family elder sneered, pointing out the most critical issue. "This!" Shopkeeper Lu Ming suddenly felt a chill running down his spine as if a bucket of cold water poured from head to toe, because he could not confirm whether the mysterious cultivator was really a loose cultivator. What if it was from another family, acting as bait to kill the Lu family? What should they do then? He really needs to consider this matter carefully. "Has that loose cultivator already left Misty Cloud City?" The Lu family elder asked. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes, he has indeed left Misty Cloud City." Shopkeeper Lu Ming nodded his head. "That''s right, this loose cultivator is doubtless bait, with the aim of tempting our Lu Family cultivators out of the city to assassinate us. If they can kill us Qi Cultivation nineth Layer cultivators, then the Lu Family has no chance of fostering a Foundation Establishment cultivator. These Foundation Establishment families are ruthless indeed." The Lu Family elder commented quietly. He knows how ruthless the Lu family has been over the years, and how many Foundation Establishment families they have offended. Now, these Foundation Establishment families are watching the decline of the Lu family, all want to take advantage of their misfortune. "Could it be that these cultivating families are so cruel?" Shopkeeper Lu Ming clenched his fists. "Humph, they''re more ruthless than you can imagine. I think that loose cultivator as a bait, even wants to entice our Lu family''s ancestor." The Lu family elder''s eyes showed a trace of chilliness, "Try to think about it, if even the Qi Cultivation nineth Layer cultivators can''t handle it and we lose several Qi Cultivation nineth Layer elders, wouldn''t our Lu family ancestor have to take action? The problem is, as soon as they make their move and leave Misty Cloud City, they would fall into the enemy''s trap. Perhaps these Foundation Establishment cultivators are planning to attack our Lu family ancestor. Even if they don''t kill the ancestor, they will seriously damage his vitality. If the ancestor tries to hang on, he could live for a few more years, but once he makes a move and his vitality leaks out, he might not be able to survive even a few months. By that time, wouldn''t our Lu family be finished?" "Indeed." Shopkeeper Lu Ming was sweating profusely. If the Lu family ancestor died, then he and the rest of the Lu family cultivators would likely be wiped out by the other Foundation Establishment families. Except for a few clan members, none might survive. He never expected such vast conspiracies and trickery behind a simple loose cultivator. A small misstep could lead to the destruction of the Lu family. How vicious is this plot! "Of course, there is another possibility: the mysterious loose cultivator is genuinely a loose cultivator who coincidentally obtained a heritage and gained considerable combat power and ended up killing several Lu family cultivators." "The problem is, with the Lu family currently in a precarious state, on the brink of destruction, we simply cannot take that risk." "If we lose the bet, it would be all over. Even if we win, there''s not much benefit. It''s just killing a loose cultivator." The Lu family elder said quietly. "I understand, Elder." Shopkeeper Lu Ming nodded. He was not a fool. He knew exactly what the elder meant. The Lu family is too weak, there are no new Foundation Establishment cultivators, and it could collapse at any moment. Even if the opponent is truly just a loose cultivator with no conspiracy behind him, the Lu family cannot take action. Because the most crucial thing for the Lu family right now is to foster a new Foundation Establishment cultivator. Other than that, they cannot intervene in anything else. They can only hunker down inside Misty Cloud City. Relying on Misty Cloud City''s second tier formation, other Foundation Establishment families also dare not act recklessly. The Lu family must be turtles hiding in their shells right now. Of course, the situation would be entirely different if a new Foundation Establishment cultivator emerges from the Lu family. They would settle both old grudges and new resentments. ...¡­ A month passed in the blink of an eye. As some late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivators from the Lu family died and there was no behind-the-scenes mastermind stirring things up, the entire Misty Cloud City seemed to regain its former tranquility, and street killings became increasingly rare. Misty Cloud City seemed to gradually return to its former prosperity with a large number of loose cultivators flooding into the city. At this moment, Zhou Sui was also at home practicing bitterly, while his clone remained hidden in a cave outside the city¡ªkeeping a low profile. Since it''s a clone, fundamentally a clone gu, as offspring-worm, it''s an insect, not needing food or even air. As long as the main body is alive, the clone will also be alive. So this clone, like a lifeless object, hid in the cave without any movement. "Strange, the Lu family doesn''t seem to be moving. They haven''t sent anyone to find my clone. Could it be that the Lu family did not do anything?" Zhou Sui stroked his chin. Originally, he had prepared for his clone to die. After all, facing the formidable power of the Lu family, he had nowhere to hide. But he waited for a whole month without any movement. It seemed as if the death of a few late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivators meant nothing to the Lu family¡ªwhich had no intention of revenge. They didn''t even issue a wanted notice, as though nothing had happened at all. "No, it can''t be concluded like this. Who knows if the Lu family is just fishing¡ªwaiting for my main body to appear and then catch me all at once. It would be better to remain cautious." "Three months, at least three more months. If the Lu family still has no reaction, then there''s nothing to worry about." Zhou Sui''s eyes gleamed. He didn''t want to take any risk, even the smallest risk. He himself was practicing peacefully, he could achieve immortality¡ªthere was no need to take risks. Anyway, the treasure was here; it wouldn''t run away. He could take it whenever he wanted. There was no need to rush. In this dangerous cultivation world, one must always tread on thin ice. Being careful is always better than being careless. No one knows how many cultivators have died unexpectedly due to a moment of carelessness. He would not make the same mistakes. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui looked at his virtual panel subconsciously. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation fifth layer (Progress 45%), Life: 19 (120) years] [Aptitude: Eight Stage Spiritual Root (75%)] [Swordsmanship: first-grade Superior (55%)] [Rune: Mid-first-grade Superior (65%)] [Phantasma Transformation Skill: Proficient (35%)] [Fireball Technique: Minor Accomplishment (35%), Wind Blade Art: Beginner, Golden Light Skill: Beginner, Ice Frost Skill: Beginner, Spring Wind Rain Skill: Beginner...] Clearly, after a month of intense cultivation, his cultivation level has improved quite a bit. Chapter 41 - 41 Side Effects of Obsession Gu_1 "Still too slow." Looking at the data panel, Zhou Sui sighed. Although his cultivation speed surpassed ordinary cultivators by a multifold, he was still not satisfied. The memories of the Lu family''s cultivators suggested that a major change was looming in Misty Cloud City. The death of the Lu family''s ancestors would undoubtedly bring turmoil to Misty Cloud City. Even though the Immortal Mist Sect controlled the city, they could not prevent it from happening. Thus, he had to quickly enhance his cultivation to prepare for the upcoming changes. As a Qi Cultivation fifth-layer practitioner, his power was still too weak. "If I want to enhance my cultivation rapidly, there are only two methods. One is to gain a high-grade pill, the other is to enhance my Spiritual Root." "Unfortunately, neither of these methods can be achieved in a short time." "However, to evade disasters, it might not be necessary to enhance cultivation." Zhou Sui stroked his chin thoughtfully. Truth be told, he wasn''t one of the Lu family''s cultivators. Even if something did happen to the Lu family, it wouldn''t involve him. For every wrong there is a remedy, for every debt its debtor. What he needed to guard against actually were the potential assassinations by other cultivators during the chaos. "As the saying goes, a crafty rabbit has three burrows. Maybe I could dig tunnels as a refuge." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. If a huge crisis broke out in Misty Cloud City and turmoil amongst cultivators ensued, having a tunnel at home would make leaving Misty Cloud City, a place of conflicts, easy. Even if he did not leave Misty Cloud City, hiding deep underground would make it impossible for his enemies to find him. By that time, he could store food supply for a year or so and only come out once peace is restored. Zhou Sui evaluated the feasibility of this plan carefully. However, digging tunnels is not that simple. If he relied solely on his own hands, he didn''t know when he would finish digging. Perhaps, it might be a good idea to nurture a Gu Insect, adept at digging, to help him with the laborious task. "My dear, what are you thinking about?" At that moment, in the room, Ji Bingyu and Mu Ziyi inquired curiously as they watched Zhou Sui. They noticed that their man seemed constantly lost in thoughts, puzzling over something. Nevertheless, they thought his thoughtful and silent demeanor made him look incredibly attractive. "I am contemplating how to enhance my cultivation rapidly. Perhaps, we need to increase the sessions of Dual Cultivation." Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui blinked. Well, they were already a married couple, he didn''t mind being blunt. If it were not for Dual Cultivation, his cultivation would not be improving at this pace. The cultivation speed of an Eight-Stage Spiritual Root was slow to the point of despair. Luckily, in a while, he would be able to advance to the Seventh-grade Spiritual Root. By then, he believed his cultivation speed would accelerate a bit. "Increase the frequency? My dear, can you handle it?" Ji Bingyu and Mu Ziyi giggled, challenging Zhou Sui with their gazes. "Nonsense, what kind of man would admit he can''t do it?" Zhou Sui was agitated and leaped onto them. Those women, if not disciplined for a few days, would act like the rooftop is leaking. If they''re not taught a lesson, they''ll truly start to think he''s incapable. ...... After a night, early next morning. Zhou Sui refreshed, walked out of the room, leaving just the two women soundly asleep. Apparently, he was overwhelmingly victorious in the battle and was satisfied with the outcome. The reason for such a fruitful victory was not only due to his cultivation enhancement, but also the power of Obsession Gu. Once the power of Obsession Gu was activated, both partners engaged in Dual Cultivation and the fusion of Yin and Yang energies made his vitality endless. Getting stronger in battles, while his partners were gradually getting weaker, it was naturally not a challenge for him. At the same time, his cultivation was also escalating. "What a fresh air." Zhou Sui stepped into the courtyard, looked at the bright sun outside, stretched lazily, feeling utterly relaxed. Inwardly, he couldn''t help but wish that the peace in Misty Cloud City could always be maintained. He wouldn''t feel so anxious and would be focusing on cultivating to enhance his cultivation. Alas, the world couldn''t be manipulated by his will. "Ah!" Suddenly, a scream came from Xia Jingyan''s room. "What''s going on? What happened?" Zhou Sui was shocked. He dashed towards Xia Jingyan''s room, opened the door and found... Swish~~ The moment he opened the door, a surge of red mist gushed out from the room. Zhou Sui, caught off guard, inhaled a breath and immediately felt dizzy. In front of his eyes was the stunning beauty, Xia Jingyan. Her watery eyes were staring at him and she was wearing a smirk on her face. "What...what did you do to me?" Zhou Sui was somewhat dazed. He could sense that the red mist wasn''t toxic and he didn''t detect any malicious intent from Xia Jingyan, yet he didn''t know why she would scheme against him. "Don''t worry, brother-in-law. This is not poison, but the well-known Red Mist Scatter, which has a special effect on men and women." Xia Jingyan looked at Zhou Sui with a smug smile. "You...dropped that kind of drug on me? What are you up to?" Zhou Sui was instantly dumbfounded. He had only heard of men drugging women, never of a woman doing it to a man, and that too someone as gentle and beautiful as Xia Jingyan. "Brother-in-law, it''s not my fault, it''s all yours for being so charming." "Initially, I knew that what I am doing is wrong since you are my sister''s man, which I, as a younger sister shouldn''t covet." "But, I was tormented day and night. It even affected my cultivation almost leading me astray." "So, today, I must have you." Xia Jingyan took hold of Zhou Sui''s smooth chin and gently lifted it, revealing a queen-like demeanor. "You are crazy." Hearing this, Zhou Sui was somewhat panic-stricken. He was a man who hustled hard, not one to be eaten alive by women. Immediately, he tried to escape. But before he could even take a step, he felt powerless and collapsed onto the ground, hardly being able to move a muscle. "Brother-in-law, don''t think of escaping. This is the drug I purchased at a hefty price which takes effect instantly." "And don''t think about shouting, I''ve set a soundproof boundary here. Even if you shout your lungs out, no one can come to your rescue." "Today, whether you want to or not, you are mine." Xia Jingyan seemed increasingly excited. Damn, this woman has gone crazy. Seeing her like this, Zhou Sui knew what this was - it was clearly the side-effect of the Obsession Gu. The more someone suppresses their love, the crazier and more distorted they become. Normally, a woman can''t bear the suppression for more than a few days. But Xia Jingyan suppressed herself for over a year, which was already beyond imagination. This also led to her losing control. Swish~~ In an instant, Zhou Sui felt like he had lost his consciousness, not knowing what had happened. Chapter 42 - 42: Advancement to Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer_1 At noon, in a certain room. The wind abruptly stopped, and the rain ceased. "You and dao companions Xia Jingyan dual cultivated fourteen times, mutual feelings deepened, with love growing stronger, the Obsession Gu grew significantly due to the intense affection, advancing to a second-grade inferior." "Your spiritual root aptitude has improved to a certain extent." "You have gained a significant amount of experience in array strategy." "Because you have obtained her Yuanyin (yin) power, your cultivation greatly increased, rising to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer." At this moment, a pale-faced Zhou Sui lay on the bed, feeling a surge of information coming from the Obsession Gu. The True Yuan within his body swirled like a long river, circulating through his meridians. Compared with before, the True Yuan within his body had increased by at least one-third. Under normal circumstances, it would take at least a year, or perhaps several months, for him to increase his cultivation from the Qi Cultivation fifth Layer to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. But now, after receiving the Yuanyin power from Xia Jingyan''s body, it was as if he had ingested a string of superior pills, instantly boosting his cultivation to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. What''s more, he has made significant progress even within the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. Without a doubt, this saved him at least a year of hard cultivation. He could feel his surging True Yuan force, completing one cycle after another. "To improve to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer so easily, dual cultivating with a higher-ranking female cultivator truly is a shortcut in cultivation, isn''t it?" Zhou Sui''s face looked a bit strange. Previously, despite consuming spiritual wine and pills, and cultivating day and night, he couldn''t shorten the time to progress to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. But now, after obtaining her Yuanyin power, he instantly advanced to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. Although such things can only happen once, and there cannot be a second time, it''s entirely enough. For cultivators in the qi cultivation stage, the first step is crucial, and so are all subsequent steps. Only by quickly advancing to the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer can one hope to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, greatly increasing the probability to do so. "However, this woman is like a seductress." Zhou Sui was recalling the event that just took place. After advancing to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, he should have felt exceptionally vivacious and energetic, but Xia Jingyan was too voracious, with an insatiable demand. She demanded him fourteen times before letting go of him. Xia Jingyan alone was comparable to his dao companions, Mu Ziyi, and Ji Bingyu. The reason for this situation was due to Xia Jingyan''s distinct temperament; she was an Enchanting Body - a very rare trait. Precisely because of this trait, she could bear it for more than a year. The outcome was quite astonishing, resulting in Xia Jingyan behaving voraciously, even drugging him. He was subjected to her constant assaults, one after another. Even his current Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer physical form was under pressure. "Is this information about Array Strategy?" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Zhou Sui was also conscious of the vast Array Strategy knowledge appearing in the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. He had never learned any Array Strategy before. But now, this knowledge was pouring into his Sea of Consciousness like a flood, quickly helping him gain entry. Even though he hadn''t studied Array Strategy before, now he felt as if he had been studying it diligently for more than ten years. He knew naturally, this knowledge was from Xia Jingyan. Because Xia Jingyan was a first-grade superior Array Master. Honestly speaking, this was extremely impressive. Ordinarily, a regular Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator couldn''t possibly learn Array Strategy, unless one was extraordinarily gifted and had a staggering level of understanding. Only then could they make an entry into Array Strategy. Alchemy, tools, formation inscription; four technics in Cultivation World. Among them, Array Strategy ranked last. It isn''t because the Array Strategy wasn''t essential. In fact, it is incredibly vital; virtually every family, city, and even each sect need Array Strategy for protection. If we lose Array Strategy, the safety of cultivators would be substantially diminished. However, Array Strategy is like mathematics, not only is it challenging to get started, but it is also incredibly difficult to master. As for Alchemy, as long as there are enough Spirit Stones, one can acquire some Alchemy knowledge. But Array Strategy? You can''t comprehend it. No kind of Spiritual Medicine or Pill will help, and you can''t buy understanding with money. This is why Array Strategy is of immeasurable importance, yet it ranks in last place. Since entering the Array Strategy is tremendously challenging, very few could become Array Masters. Consequently, it goes without saying that Xia Jingyan''s understanding was beyond the ordinary, astonishing that she was a first-grade superior Array Master, even though she was in the Qi Cultivation Stage. If she were in a sect, she would definitely be an Inner Sect Disciple. "Indeed, after taking you, I vanquished the Heart Demon within me, and my cultivation also had a breakthrough, advancing to the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer at ease." "But I didn''t expect that after dual cultivating with you, there would be such benefits, allowing my cultivation to improve." "Could it be that you possess some sort of unique Spiritual body, and women who dual cultivate with you will have their cultivation improved?" "No wonder Elder Sister and Mu Young Sister are doing ''that'' day and night with you. Turns out there are these many benefits." At this moment, Xia Jingyan was cheerful and brimming with energy, as if she had cleansed herself of the haze. She was full of vigor, her True Yuan continuously cycled in her body. She was now a significant practitioner in the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer. She was immediately astounded. Originally, she was a Qi Cultivation eighth Layer cultivator, and it would take at least five to six years for her to reach the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer. But now, she felt that her Heart Demon had been completely vanquished, her bottleneck easily broken through. Seemingly, a mysterious power surged within her body, helping her overcome the bottleneck, saving years of hard cultivation. Meanwhile, her cultivation had also made significant progress in the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer, reaping immense benefits. If she had known this would happen, she would have done ''that'' with this man earlier. Fortunately, it wasn''t too late to realize this. She looked affectionately at Zhou Sui, the affection in her beautiful eyes deepened. "What do you want to do?" Seeing Xia Jingyan''s expression, Zhou Sui trembled a little; he felt goosebumps all over his body because he was incapable of doing anything more for now. There were only cows that were worked to death, no field that was ploughed to exhaustion. Indeed, the ancients did not deceive me. "Brother-in-law, don''t be scared, there''s plenty of time in the future, I will cherish you." "But you wouldn''t want your Elder Sister to find out about what happened today, would you?" "If Elder Sister finds out about this, she will be furious, and you will suffer." Xia Jingyan giggled and showed a charming smile like a little witch. Although she had a special constitution, it wasn''t infinite energy. The most important thing was, now that she had released her pent-up desires entirely, she didn''t feel as desperate as before. "This!" Hearing this, Zhou Sui''s mouth twitched, unsure of what to say. He was being threatened by a woman with this incident. Have things completely turned around? He felt as if she had caught him in her paws. "Anyway, hurry back home for now. Don''t stay here, so Elder Sister doesn''t find out anything." "Brother-in-law, from now on, the two of us will get along well." Xia Jingyan giggled and looked at Zhou Sui with affection in her eyes, seeming like she had Zhou Sui all figured out. Chapter 43 - 43 Second Stage Obsession Gu, Heart-to-Heart Transmission_1 It hadn''t been long before Zhou Sui, fully dressed, stepped out of his bedroom. His face displayed a bewildered look, unable to comprehend how he managed, in just a single morning, to skip nearly a year''s worth of intensive cultivation training to ascend to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. This reality was truly beyond his imagination. Of course, for him, this wasn''t a bad thing. With this in mind, he entered the meditation room and sat cross-legged. After all, having just ascended to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, he now needed time to solidify his cultivation. "I never expected to advance to Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer this quickly," he thought. Zhou Sui felt the powerful force of True Yuan circulating within him, flowing through his meridians in continuous cycles, forming a perfect loop. In just slightly over a year, his cultivation had leaped from the first layer of Qi Cultivation to the sixth layer. This pace might even match that of the legendary cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Roots. Of course, this was all thanks to the assistance from his three Daoist partners. Without the help of his partners carrying the power of Yuanyin, it was impossible for him to become a Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer cultivator so quickly. Based on his previous cultivation efficiency with a Ninth Grade Spirit Root, probably until he was in his 50s or 60s, he might have only reached the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer. Such reaching this level was practically impossible. If he continues to progress at this rate, he may not even need to be thirty to ascend to the Qi Cultivation nineth Layer. At that time, he can attempt to break through and become a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Realm. Once he becomes a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment realm, his safety will be greatly ensured, no longer having to worry about imminent dangers. "However, the greatest gain this time was not my cultivation progress, but the Obsession Gu, which surprisingly ascended to the second stage," he mused. A glint appeared in Zhou Sui''s eyes. He could sense that the Obsession Gu in his heart was many times stronger than before. It was brimming with a mysterious energy, deeply immeasurable within him. After all, a second-stage Gu insect is considered as powerful as a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. Even though his cultivation hadn''t reached the Foundation Establishment realm, his Gu insect had actually advanced to the second stage. But this was all thanks to Xia Jingyan''s intense feelings. Her heart had accumulated a massive amount of feelings over a year or so, and it suddenly erupted now, causing the cultivation of Obsession Gu to rapidly increase. After all, for Obsession Gu to evolve, it needs the power of feelings and love. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The more intense the love, the faster Obsession Gu can evolve. "After advancing to the second stage Obsession Gu, it can produce second-stage offspring-worms, which can even affect Foundation Establishment cultivators," Zhou Sui stroked his chin, aware of Obsession Gu''s powerful ability to influence feelings in silence. Although it doesn''t have much combat power, even after advancing to the second stage, it can affect the hearts of female cultivators, increasing their affection for him. "If I could find a female Foundation Establishment cultivator, wouldn''t I immediately have a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator to rely on?" Zhou Sui started fantazising. However, after giving it a second thought, he gave up the idea. True Foundation Establishment female cultivators were quite rare. Most of the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators were men. After all, this is a world of cultivation, filled with murder and peril, naturally, men''s success rate would be higher. Of course, if a female cultivator succeeded, it meant she was extraordinarily tough. Only those with abilities surpassing male cultivators of the same level could become Foundation Establishment cultivators. Furthermore, such influential figures weren''t easy to encounter. There was not a single female Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator in Misty Cloud City. Moreover, he had no intention of leaving Misty Cloud City for now. No one can foresee what dangerous events could happen once outside the city. It was better to stay in Misty Cloud City to cultivate. He could still leave when his cultivation could not be further progressed. Although he wanted to live off other people''s support, he preferred doing so safely, without taking unnecessary risks. "The second-stage Obsession Gu seems to have given birth to an ability: Heart-to-Heart Transmission. It means that no matter the distance, I can chat with my partners while sensing their safety. That''s a great ability," he mused. Zhou Sui was quite satisfied. This meant that even if he and his partners got lost accidentally in the future, he would still know where they were. He could even pass on information across long distances, gathering various intelligence. The second-stage Obsession Gu, once it had evolved, seemed to possess a variety of astounding abilities. It was much more powerful than when it was in the first stage, but the specific usage would only be slowly experienced and understood in future. ........ At dusk, Zhou Sui, having solidified his cultivation at the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, finally emerged from the meditation room. At this moment, Mu Ziyi and Ji Bingyu had already prepared a delicious meal and the aroma filled the room. Both women were excellent cooks, as they often had to survive in the wild, their skills naturally refined. "Lord Husband, your cultivation has advanced to the Qi Cultivation Sixth layer?" Ji Bingyu was surprised and called out joyfully. She remembered that her husband was only at the Qi Cultivation fifth layer this morning. In just a day, he had surprisingly advanced to the sixth layer. This pace of cultivation was alarmingly fast. "Ahem, it seems I had an epiphany today and accidentally stumbled upon enlightenment. I felt a breakthrough, so I was able to make a natural progress," said Zhou Sui, coughing and sounding slightly evasive. Xia Jingyan, sitting nearby, remained expressionless as if this had nothing to do with her. One could only say that women were born actors. "No wonder you''re so amazing, Lord Husband. You have an exceptional aptitude. Most people probably won''t even get an opportunity for enlightenment in their lifetime. However, you managed to achieve it, which mind-blowingly fantastic! Who knows, you might be a Golden Core Master or even a Nascent Soul grandmaster in the future," Ji Bingyu admired Zhou Sui with a worshipping gaze. "That''s right, when we first met, my Lord Husband is only at the first layer of Qi Cultivation. Now he surprisingly advanced to the sixth layer. Could it be that Lord Husband has a unique special body constitution?" Whsipered Mu Ziyi as she was astounded as well. She also felt that her husband''s cultivation speed was moving too quickly. It probably couldn''t even be matched by the cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Roots mentioned in legends. "Well, perhaps I have the body constitution that is suitable for dual cultivation. I have always felt that since marrying you all, my cultivation has been progressing rapidly," Zhou Sui remarked heartily. "Lord Husband, what are you saying? Sister Xia is here," blushed Ji Bingya as if she had thought of something. "It''s all right. We''re all familiar with one another. There''s no need to hold back," Zhou Sui waved his hand dismissively. Weren''t they all close? So close that they couldn''t get any closer. This shameless man. Xia Jingyan next to him blushed and gave Zhou Sui a hateful glare while her heart was fluttering. But she didn''t say anything. Chapter 44 - 44 New Neighbor, Suspected to be a Demon Cultivator_1 After dinner. Zhou Sui wanted to play some sports with his concubine and wife to celebrate his advancement to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. However, just as they were about to start, a knock was heard at the door. A notion came to his mind, and he quickly hid his cultivation, only revealing the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer. When he opened the gate of the courtyard, he saw a man standing outside, a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer. "Hello, friend. My name is Xu Tianze, a new talisman master who just moved in next door. I came to pay a visit and bring you a little gift. I hope we can look out for each other in the future." The man speaking was a middle-aged man who claimed to be Xu Tianze. He stretched out his hand, offering several talismans as gifts. "Hello, I''m Zhou Sui. Are you a top-grade talisman master, Mr. Xu?" Zhou Sui raised his eyebrows. He noticed that these talismans were top-grade talismans. Selling them would bring a handsome price, but they were now being offered as welcome gifts. It was clear that the man was wealthy and imposing. "Exactly! I am a top-grade talisman master. If you ever need to buy talismans, you can always come to me. I can guarantee a ten percent lower price than the market." Xu Tianze gave a slight smile. "You''re joking. I can''t afford top-grade talismans." Zhou Sui waved his hand. "Come now, Mr. Zhou. Given that you can afford to live in a house in Misty Cloud City, I reckon you must be quite well-off. How could you not afford my talismans?" Xu Tianze laughed heartily. To be honest, as soon as he saw Zhou Sui, he was secretly surprised. Any cultivator who could afford to live in Misty Cloud City was usually in the Late Qi Cultivation stage. Zhou Sui, however, was merely at the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer, yet he could afford to live here. He must have had a significant background and wealth. "No, no, no, it''s all thanks to my partner. Without her help, I couldn''t rent here." Zhou Sui humbly replied. At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi and Xia Jingyan¡ªall three women¡ªcame out curiously to look at the new neighbor, wondering what was going on. What?! Seeing the three beautiful and charming women, Xu Tianze was stunned. Despite his active imagination, he never expected that three Late Qi Cultivation female cultivators lived in this courtyard, all unparalleled in appearance and figure. If they were in a sect, they could have been proclaimed as saintesses or fairylike women. "Which one is your partner?" Xu Tianze asked. "Oh, these two are both my partners." Zhou Sui introduced them. "What!" Upon hearing this, Xu Tianze nearly sprayed his drink. He was gaping in astonishment; he had thought there was only one partner. But, Zhou Sui actually had two partners and seemed to have an uncommon relationship with the third female cultivator. If these female cultivators were mortals, having three or four wives as a cultivator wouldn''t be unusual. But, who could ever think that Late Qi Cultivation female cultivators would marry a young upstart in the Qi Cultivation Midway phase? This was madness. What kind of virtue or ability did this young man have? He was green with envy, utterly baffled. But his strong composure didn''t let any of his inner thoughts betray him. "Indeed, you''re an incredible match. No, actually, two! Envy of everyone." Xu Tianze twitched his mouth, not knowing what else to say. "Please, come in, Mr. Xu", Zhou Sui invited. After all, it''s the neighbor who just moved in. They might meet frequently in the future, so it was better to maintain a good relationship. Besides, it wouldn''t be polite to keep the guest standing outside after receiving such an extravagant gift on the first meeting. "No, no, I''m just here to greet all of you, my new neighbors. I still have other houses to visit, so I''ll come by next time." Xu Tianze waved his hand and pointed out that he had to go and greet others. "I see, let''s do this some other time, Mr. Xu." Zhou Sui nodded without insisting. He did, however, give Xu Tianze a bottle of pills as a return gift. ...... As he closed the door. "My lord, this man, Xu Tianze, most likely is a cultivator from the Xu family and probably arrived in Misty Cloud City with the Immortal Mist Sect." Ji Bingyu speculated his real identity. During this period, many outsiders have arrived in Misty Cloud City; Xu Tianze was just one of them. "Our surrounding neighbors have all moved out in succession, settling in the marketplace for Loose Cultivators outside the city. Their empty houses are being occupied by these outsider cultivators." Mu Ziyin spoke in a worried tone. She felt that their new neighbors would probably visit frequently in the new future. Xu Tianze was just the first one. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Xu Tianze is not a good man; everyone must be careful not to get tricked by him." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes, warning them. "My lord, did you spot something?" Ji Bingyu asked curiously. She thought there was no real issue with Xu Tianze. His attitude was very friendly, seemingly no different from an ordinary Loose Cultivator. "Yes, Xu Tianze thinks he has done a good job hiding, but I have a hidden talent, and that is to sense hostility or goodwill deep in a stranger cultivator''s heart." "Evidently, no matter how friendly or gentlemanly he seems on the surface, he can''t hide the malice in his heart. It seems that this man has some secret plot." Zhou Sui clenched his fist. Frankly, the moment he saw Xu Tianze, his sixth sense strongly warned him that Xu was a robbing cultivator, possibly a dangerous one at that. Furthermore, he might be a Demonic Path Cultivator practicing a demonic cultivation method. This special talent was due to his intense soul power, which easily sensed the aura of other cultivators'' souls. As a result, ordinary cultivators couldn''t hide their malevolence from him. "I didn''t know my lord had such a talent." Mu Ziyin was slightly surprised. "I see." Xia Jingyan''s eyes flickered. She recalled when Zhou Sui first agreed to let them move in. Zhou Sui was merely a cultivator at the first stage of Qi Cultivation back then. Facing three cultivators in the Late Qi Cultivation stage, he should have been terrified, but he agreed to their request. When she thought about it, he must have sensed they had no ill will or intent to kill, and hence dared to let them move in. It was this special ability that allowed Zhou Sui to survive in Misty Cloud City. "I fear Misty Cloud City will become more chaotic in the future. It''s better not to go out casually during this time. Let''s stay in the courtyard and cultivate." Zhou Sui felt a sudden surge of urgency. He didn''t expect to encounter such a malicious cultivator in Misty Cloud City, possibly a Demon Cultivator. Obviously, Misty Cloud City we soon witness even greater upheaval. If he didn''t continue to improve his cultivation, he might be swallowed up by the upcoming unrest. His cultivation of the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer was enough yet. "Okay, my lord." Ji Bingyu and Mu Ziyin nodded in agreement. Since they weren''t lacking spirit stones at the moment, there was no need for them to go out and take risks. Chapter 45 - 45: The Conspiracy of the Ghost Demon Sect, The Dark Clouds of the Demonic Path_1 In the depths of the night, in a certain house. This was the home of Xu Tianze, and within were two or three cultivators, a dreadful miasma of death hung in the air around them. Just one glance was enough to know they were killers, sending shivers down one''s spine. "Junior brother Xu, have you figured out the situation with the cultivators in the area?" A black-robed cultivator asked. "Don''t worry, senior brother, I''ve looked into the background of every cultivator in this street." "All told, there are eighty-six cultivators living on this street, each of them at least at the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer." "Most of these cultivators hail from the families brought over by the Immortal Mist Sect, all of them seeking the Foundation Pills." "After all, the Immortal Mist Sect has increased the reward. As long as they earn enough merit, they can exchange it for Foundation Pills." Xu Tianze gave a small smile. "Good." The black-robed cultivator sounded pleased at the news: "Misty Cloud City is the Immortal Mist Sect''s largest city in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and a very important base. This location is critical."> If we could occupy Misty Cloud City, it would be extremely beneficial to our Ghost Demon Sect, and we could use it as leverage against the Immortal Mist Sect." Besides, the city has been established for a hundred years and it''s located near the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, so we don''t know how many resources it''s accumulated. If we can conquer the city, all the resources here would belong to our Ghost Demon Sect. Then, perhaps we could accumulate enough Spirit Stones to buy a Foundation Pill." His eyes glinted with a crazed and excited light. The other cultivators felt the same. To these demonic path cultivators, reaching the Foundation Establishment stage was incredibly hard, even harder than for those in the righteous sects. " But, senior brother, there''s something strange about our neighbours. A male cultivator of Qi Cultivation fourth Layer somehow has a wife and a concubine at the Qi Cultivation nineth and eighth layers respectively. It''s really inconceivable." Xu Tianze suddenly began discussing Zhou Sui. "What? There''s really such a thing? But it''s no surprise considering there''s no lack of strange things in this world. Even stranger events happen; maybe that kid is good with words and knows how to win over female cultivators." "Why? Are you perhaps interested in those two female cultivators?" The black-robed cultivator chuckled, his smile full of insinuation. For disciples of the demonic path, even the most unheard-of things were possible. Their methods were far more brutal, venomous, and ruthless than those of ordinary cultivators. "Exactly, I''ve got a technique for absorbing the power from others. If I can successfully absorb power from those two female cultivators, my chances of successfully Achieving Foundation Establishment stage could increase by 10%." Xu Tianze''s eyes flashed with a chilling light. "Don''t act recklessly. Before our Ghost Demon Sect attacks, we must not alert the enemy; otherwise, if you spoil our Sect''s plan, I fear you won''t be let off." The black-robed cultivator cautioned. "Rest assured, senior brother, I won''t act recklessly." Xu Tianze was certainly aware of the stakes. When compared to the affairs of the Sect, his own ambitions were insignificant. "Good, as long as you understand. But you needn''t worry. Once Misty Cloud City falls, your senior brother will naturally help you capture those female cultivators. By then, there''s no way they''ll be able to escape." The black-robed cultivator offered consoling words. "Senior brother, do you know when our Sect will begin its operation?" Xu Tianze asked curiously. "I don''t know." The black-robed cultivator shook his head: "The Sect is not yet ready, but it won''t be long. Our Ghost Demon Sect will certainly not sit by and watch the Immortal Mist Sect successfully mine the Red Gold vein and the Spirit Stone vein." Once they succeed, the Immortal Mist Sect might immediately obtain a huge amount of wealth, and would possibly be able to add another Golden Core Master. This is something our Ghost Demon Sect cannot tolerate, so we must disrupt the Immortal Mist Sect''s operations." Actually, it''s not only our Ghost Demon Sect that wouldn''t like to see the Immortal Mist Sect grow stronger. Some righteous sects also agree with us and have provided us considerable help." "Since that''s the case, all we can do now is wait. Once the Sect launches an attack, we can coordinate from here. We can definitely capture Misty Cloud City." Xu Tianze''s eyes flashed with a cold light, a hint of demonic Qi emanating from his body. ... Three months later, winter had pretty much arrived in Misty Cloud City. Outside, snow was falling heavily. The snow-covered landscape was a feast for the eyes, but the plummeting temperatures were not. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even cultivators, with their great resistance to the cold, were shivering. Many of them chose to stay indoors, rarely leaving their houses. As a result, the streets were rather deserted. Over these three months, Zhou Sui had stayed at home, devoting himself to cultivation without stepping out even once. Even when he needed to buy supplies, he would send out a clone, while his body continued to cultivate and advance in cultivation. But all these efforts were worth it in the end, and he had made considerable progress. "Not bad." At this very moment, in the cultivation room, Zhou Sui was seated cross-legged on the floor, looking at his virtual dashboard. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer (Progress: 35%), Lifespan: 20 (120) years] [Aptitude: Eighth Stage Spiritual Root (95%)] [Swordsmanship: First-grade Superior (65%)] [Rune: First-grade Superior (15%)] [Seventh-Order formation: Mid-First-grade (15%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Proficient (55%)] [Fireball Technique: Minor Accomplishment (85%), Wind Blade Art: Beginner, Golden Light skill: Beginner, Ice Frost skill: Beginner, Spring Wind Rain skill: Beginner...] Apparently, he had made further progress, and the boundary of Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer didn''t seem that far away anymore. But because of his Eighth Stage Spiritual Root, his progress was rather slow. If he were to cultivate solely through hard work, without at least five years, he wouldn''t dream of advancing to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer. After all, the boundary between Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer and Seventh Layer was a small bottleneck that ordinary cultivators usually struggled with for more than ten years, some of them even for twenty years. However, his Eighth Grade Spiritual Root was about to evolve. If he could cultivate with his three wives and concubines for a while, his spiritual root should transform quickly into a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root. By then, his cultivation speed would increase greatly. "Indeed, having more Dao Companions is a good thing. My spiritual root''s speed of improvement has also picked up significantly." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. According to his estimates, his spiritual root would evolve again in some time, thanks to Xia Jingyan. With one more Dao Companion, the speed of his spiritual root''s improvement had also picked up. When Ji Bingyu and Mu Ziyi were unaware, he would slip away to dual cultivate with Xia Jingyan. "I can''t go on like this anymore. My body can''t take any more. Perhaps I need to cultivate a Body Tempering skill." Zhou Sui thought about his cultivation sessions with his three Dao companions and his face turned a little pale. Even with his constitution... If he were to carry on like this, his body might be sucked dry against his will. Therefore, improving his constitution was a matter of urgent necessity. But currently, he hadn''t obtained many Body Tempering Skills. Chapter 46 - 46: Swallowing the Heritage Jade Record, Becoming a First-Order Pill Master _1 However, there was no hurry to practice the Body Tempering skill, as it wasn''t something that could be achieved overnight. He couldn''t randomly choose just any Body Tempering technique for his cultivation either. Therefore, this matter required long-term planning. "Except for my cultivation, my progress in other areas is quite satisfactory," Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. In these three months, his skills in Runes, the Seventh-Order formation, Swordsmanship, and many others had improved significantly. After all, once you reach the Middle Grade or higher, the cultivation progress would naturally slow down. It''s understandable, and my three companions currently are only at the higher realm. So far, the experience gained from them was also continuously decreasing. "Surprisingly, I managed to advance to the realm of a Mid-First-grade Array Master." Zhou Sui''s eyes shone with excitement as he felt waves of basic knowledge about the first-grade formation emerging from the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. All this formation knowledge came from Xia Jingyan. It must be said, the Seventh-Order formation is definitely the most difficult of the four cultivator arts. If you want to successfully set up a formation, you need to learn all sorts of formation nodes and calculate the best position for the setup. This requires strong computational abilities. If it is just one formation, it''s manageable. However, there will be times when you have to set up multiple formations, which also calls for calculations to find the ideal nodes for perfect fusion between the formations. Making sure the different formations don''t interfere with each other to prevent a botched setup. Without sufficient comprehension, it''s impossible to get started. It''s just like mathematics, if you know it, you know it. If you don''t, you don''t. Nobody else can help. But with the formation knowledge gained from Xia Jingyan, he was able to advance to the realm of a Middle Grade Array Master. With his current knowledge, given enough materials, he can easily set up generic first-grade formations such as Cloud Rain Array, Spirit Gathering Array, Golden Light Defence Array, and so on. Without a doubt, irrespective of his cultivation level, merely possessing the identity of a Middle Grade Array Master would be enough for some cultivator families to hire him as a guest to set up major arrays for them. After all, any cultivator family needs major arrays. They are indispensable. "However, the most important profession is still Alchemist," Zhou Sui''s eyes sparkled. The so-called techniques of Seventh-Order formation, runes, artifact refining, swordsmanship and others, are all ancillary arts, used to enhance one''s combat power and survival ability. Only alchemy allows one to craft pills that help in improving cultivation. This is the true path to immortality. After all, without cultivation advancement, without an extended life span, no matter how strong your combat power, you''ll still end up as a pile of bones in a hundred years. Thus, among the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, only the Alchemist holds the highest status. "Three more months have passed, and the Lu family still hasn''t come to look for my clone. It seems that they''ve truly given up this time. Even after losing three of their kind, they''re still enduring it. It seems that the situation in the Lu family isn''t favourable." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He was well aware of the ruthlessness of the Lu family in Misty Cloud City. The Lu family was infamous for avenging even the smallest grievances. Any cultivator who killed a member of the Lu family would undoubtedly be hunted down relentlessly. If they didn''t have such a fearsome reputation, Misty Cloud City wouldn''t be so peaceful, as fewer cultivators would dare to act recklessly within the city. But now, even though their family members were killed, they still dare not pursue the perpetrator out of the city. Clearly, it wasn''t the formidable reputation that had deterred the Lu family. Rather, the Lu family was in trouble and dared not venture out of the city. So even if their family members were killed and the killer remained unidentified, they still dared not act rashly for fear of falling into a trap. "If that''s the case, then I should send a Book Worm first to eat up those Alchemy Heritages." Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. Anyway, he didn''t need his clone to carry back treasures. As long as the Book Worm devours the Heritage Jade Record, it would obtain the information within, posing no threat to him. This was a perfect plan. Even if the Lu family had some special measures left behind in the Heritage, they would be of no avail against him. ... A day later, Zhou Sui''s second clone left the city. Carrying the Book Worm, it arrived at the place where the first clone was hiding. Creak, creak~~~ Seeing the Heritage Jade Record of a First-grade Alchemist, the Book Worm was excited and immediately pounced to start devouring it. Whoosh~~~ The next second, Zhou Sui, who was staying at home, immediately received the influx of vast heritage knowledge about the First-grade Alchemist through his connection with the Book Worm. It was like a flood rushing over him. "So complete?!" Zhou Sui was amazed, he felt that the Alchemy Heritage he had bought from the Lu family was worth the investment, given the enormous information contained within. Firstly, an alchemist needs to master a myriad of knowledge. The first step is to identify herbs, spiritual medicine, understand their age, attributes etc. This alone would take an alchemist several years, even decades. The second step is to purify the spiritual medicine, as some of them can''t be used in their entirety. Only beneficial parts are used and harmful or toxic components are discarded. The third step is to understand the characteristics of various spiritual medicines, which one conflicts with which, and which ones can be combined. Besides, the alchemist needs to master various methods of alchemy like fire, water, thunder, earth, and gold. During alchemy, the heating process also needs to be regulated and monitored. But this knowledge of Alchemy Heritage was accumulated over the years by predecessors. Without a complete heritage, there wouldn''t be such an abundance of knowledge. Without a doubt, the thousands of Lower Grade Spiritual Stones he spent purchasing this First-grade Alchemist Heritage were definitely worth it. Of course, the Lu family shopkeeper initially might not have wanted to disclose this complete heritage. He was trying to profit from both people and treasures, with the intention of murdering to seize treasures, only for his sent family members to be killed by Zhou Sui. Although this sweet candy was poisonous, Zhou Sui still ate it. He made the Lu family suffer a double loss. "If the heritage of the First-grade Alchemist is so complete, could it be that the Lu family also has the heritage of a Second-grade Alchemist?" Thinking of this, Zhou Sui couldn''t help but get excited. If I could get my hands on the Lu family''s Second-grade Alchemist Heritage, I could definitely become a Second-grade Alchemist in the future, and then I would not need to depend on others. I could refine the Foundation Pill solely by myself. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He remembered the memories he obtained from those Lu family juniors. He knew clearly that the Lu family''s heritage was hidden in their Scripture Pavilion. This Scripture Pavilion stored a large number of Heritage Jade Records that the Lu family had collected over more than two hundred years. The value of these could not even be estimated. "Looking at the situation, it won''t be long before the Lu family falls. Perhaps when the Lu family patriarch dies, the entire Lu family will be falling apart." "At that time, I might seize the opportunity to attack the Lu family and seize the heritage jade records inside." Zhou Sui''s eyes gleamed with excitement. He couldn''t even imagine how much comprehension he would gain if the Book Worm devours a large number of heritage jade records. Of course, such matters still need careful planning and can''t be rushed. If there''s no opportunity, he won''t act rashly. Chapter 47 - 47 Refining Gold-Eating Mother Bug, Consuming Magic Artifact Materials_1 For Zhou Sui, the downfall of the Lu family was undoubtedly a good thing. If possible, he even wanted to expedite their collapse. After all, the Lu family was known for settling their scores, no matter how petty. Even though they might not know who had killed their family members, once they recovered, they would surely seek revenge. Rather than waiting for the Lu family''s retaliation, it would be more effective to obliterate them entirely and resolve the issue once and for all. Click click ~~ At this time, not only was the Book Worm devouring the Heritage Jade Record of the First-grade Pill Master, it was also consuming the pill formulas bought from the Treasure Pavilion. In an instant, the contents of these pill formulas were absorbed by him, vividly engraved in his memory the ways to refine various first-grade pills. Thus, all the knowledge from the Pill Medicine Pavilion he had bought had been successfully recorded by the Book Worm into a series of virtual books. "Let''s see what''s in the storage bags of these Lu family members." Thinking of this, Zhou Sui prompted his clone with a command. These past few months, out of concern that the Lu family might have left some special tricks, he had not dared to open the storage bags. But now, it was different. Since he knew that the Lu family temporarily couldn''t retaliate, he could directly open the storage bags to check the treasures inside. "Good lord, they call themselves the Lu family, but it seems they''re all just paupers." Upon opening the storage bags and taking a quick look inside, the corner of Zhou Sui''s mouth twitched. The three bags contained a total of just five thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones, barely worth mentioning at all. Besides that, there were a dozen or so bottles of Yellow Dragon Pills, Clear Stream Pills, and so on, worth perhaps two to three thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones. Plus some odds and ends, with three Lower Grade Magical Tools. The fortunes of three Late Qi Cultivation stage cultivators combined were only equivalent to ten thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones. It seemed that even Late Qi Cultivation cultivators couldn''t accumulate too many spirit stones unless they had a stable source of income. No wonder they chose to become bandits. "Wait a minute, is that the Gold Eating Flower?!" Just then, Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up. He spotted a rare spiritual plant, the Gold Eating Flower, in one of the storage bags. This was an extremely rare spiritual medicine. Even the Pill Medicine Pavilion didn''t sell it. Whenever one appeared, it would be immediately bought by someone else, leaving no chance for others to get it. He had previously tried to buy a Gold Eating Flower, but could never find one. He hardly expected to find it here. The reason he wanted to find a Gold Eating Flower was that it was a main ingredient for refining Gold Eating Bugs. Once he had this main ingredient, the other auxiliary materials would not be a problem. "Fantastic! I''ve been searching high and low without any luck, and now I''ve found it without even trying." Zhou Sui laughed heartily, filled with joy. He had been tirelessly seeking the main ingredient to refine Gold Eating Bugs, but surprisingly, he found it on these three Lu family cultivators. Keep in mind, the Gold Eating Bug was an incredibly powerful Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insect that cherished devouring any and all of nature''s mineral stones and spiritual energy. It was invulnerable to water, fire, knives, and spears. Not only that, it could also act as a queen, breeding a large number of Gold Eating Bugs. If their numbers reached thousands or tens of thousands, they could form an insect disaster that consumed everything in their path. Even True Immortals faced with them would retreat three steps and tremble in fear. Without a doubt, if he could refine Gold Eating Bugs, he would gain another formidable method of attack. Moreover, if he bred a large number of Gold Eating Bugs, forming a huge Gold Eating Bug army, even if they were only at the first-grade stage, they could kill Foundation Establishment cultivators, boasting their tremendous might. Of course, in addition to that, the Gold Eating Bug could also consume soil, burrow tunnels. Zhou Sui had previously wanted to refine Gold Eating Bugs to use this Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insect to burrow underground caves, creating a safe haven. "I''ll certainly bring this Gold Eating Flower back with me." Zhou Sui issued orders without any hesitation. For the time being, he didn''t touch any treasures inside these three storage bags, nor did he plan on using the Pill Furnace he had purchased from the Lu Family''s Treasure Pavilion. After all, who knew if they had left behind any special methods within them. Frankly, he was quite wary of the Lu family. Of course, these treasures were not wasted in vain. After the Lu family was destroyed, he would retrieve these treasures and sell them. For now, they would remain here. ....... During the night, his second clone brought back the Gold Eating Flower and also purchased other auxiliary materials. In the quiet room. Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, promptly tossing all these materials into the Gu Divine Bowl. Boom-boom-boom~~ In an instant, all the materials were refined by the Gu Divine Bowl and transformed into a dark golden mysterious flow of energy. This mysterious dark golden energy flow then instantly condensed into a Gu insect layered with dense golden runes. It looked similar to a mantis, with sharp blades and fangs, being about the size of a finger. It had a pair of transparent wings growing on its back. Yet, simply looking at this dark gold Gu insect, one seemed to be pierced by the sharp Geng Metal Qi emanating from it. "Success." Zhou Sui was delighted. A massive aura from the depths of his Sea of Consciousness surged forth. "Gold Eating Mother Bug, one of the Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insects, it devours all kinds of ores from heaven and earth, increasing its cultivation through these various ores. The more ores it devours, the faster its cultivation increases. Every day, it can lay eggs, giving birth to numerous offspring. Once they form a swarm, it''s a sight that darkens the sky. Wherever they go, it leaves nothing standing." It possesses resistance to water and fire, invulnerability to blades and spears; it can easily destroy formations and magical tools, gnawing on all kinds of ores." "Description: Nuture it well, in the future, it can make even True Immortals tremble in fear." "Grade: Lower First-grade." Suddenly, Zhou Sui noticed the Gu insect fly out of the Gu Divine Bowl, landing on his right hand, nuzzling against his palm with intimacy. Such a ferocious Gu Insect was unprecedently amicable in his hand. But, don''t be fooled by its current cuteness. Once it leaves the host and goes elsewhere, it becomes the Gold Eating Bug swarm that causes the world to quake in fear. Following that, he became aware of the hunger resonating from the depths of the Gold Eating Bug. "But of course, eat, eat." Upon thinking this, Zhou Sui immediately took out various pieces of metal and several lower-grade magical tools from his body. Crunch Crunch~~ Sensing this kind of aura, the Gold Eating Bug showed great excitement, pounced immediately, and began to eat. Originally extremely hard magical tool materials, now were just as soft as chocolate in the mouth of the Gold Eating Bug. In just a few breath''s time, it had eaten an entire magical tool empty. Consequently, the aura on its body also soared a big chunk. Its thumb-sized body swelled instantly and compared with before, it had grown twice as large. "This." Zhou Sui widened his eyes. He felt he might have underestimated the Gold Eating Bug before. A Lower First-grade magical tool was eaten empty so effortlessly. If he nurtures hundreds, or even thousands of Gold Eating Bugs, wouldn''t they sweep across Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators?! S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They could even threaten Foundation Establishment cultivators. Chapter 48 - 48: Middle Grade Pill Master, Full Score in Pill Theory_1 Several more days passed. The Yunwu Mountains had transitioned into winter. Heavy snow was falling, and the lives of cultivators became even more difficult. Especially for the cultivators who went deep into the mountains to hunt demonic beasts. Due to the heavy snow, the beasts had all gone into hiding. Not only was it even more dangerous to hunt, but they couldn''t find their quarry for extended periods, leaving them with no spoils. Of course, all of this didn''t bother Zhou Sui much. He continued to earnestly cultivate at home. Woosh~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui was sitting cross-legged on the ground. He harnessed the power of the Book Worm, allowing stream after stream of grey energy to flow into the depths of his soul, dramatically enhancing his comprehension. A wealth of knowledge about first-stage alchemy surfaced in his mind. Originally, he had only memorized this knowledge and not wholly grasped it. However, with the help of the Book Worm, he gained a profound understanding of this knowledge. This sensation was as if he had studied the knowledge of pill-concocting for many years. Vaguely, it seemed as if his soul had entered the virtual library within the Book Worm, where he continually learned how to refine spiritual medicine and concoct pills, like an alchemy apprentice of many years. He was now familiar with alchemy, as familiar as the back of his hand. "Mid-First-grade Pill Master." At this moment, Zhou Sui opened his eyes, glanced at his virtual panel. After several days of intensive cultivation, he had advanced to the realm of Mid-First-grade Pill Master. With the help of the Book Worm''s power, after consuming the heritage jade record of a first-stage Pill Master and ingesting those pill recipes, his theoretical knowledge of alchemy was nearly perfect - completely absorbed. Regrettably, since he didn''t have an alchemy furnace, he currently had no opportunity to practice his skills. In simpler terms, his theory was perfect, but his practical skills were nonexistent. But he believed that as long as he could practice hands-on a few times, he would thoroughly master alchemy. In not too long a time, he could become a second-stage Pill Master, even capable of concocting Foundation Pills. "The power of the Book Worm truly is mysterious," Zhou Sui muttered with a sense of wonder. If not for the Book Worm''s help, even if he worked hard at cultivating for many years, he might not have been able to grasp the basics. But now, as long as the Book Worm consumes books and jade records, it could allow him to understand those topics at a master''s level. If he employs those mysterious grey energies, his comprehension could be further enhanced, deepening his understanding of this knowledge. If he had had the Book Worm''s power back when he was on Earth, he might have become one of Earth''s pinnacle scientists, mastering all knowledge past and present from Earth. Knock, knock, knock!! S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just at that moment, there came a hurried knocking sound from outside. "Hmm?!" Zhou Sui swept his divine sense over the visitor outside the door. It turned out to be Zhang Cheng, his neighbor and a Pill Master who he had not seen in a while. Moreover, Zhang Cheng''s condition was very bad. His hair was all white, his skin exhibited strange black lines, and his body exuded a decaying wood smell, as if he was on his last legs. Whoosh! With this thought, Zhou Sui quickly whisked himself to the courtyard entrance and opened the front door. "Uncle Zhang, what on earth happened to you?" Zhou Sui was taken aback, eyeing the man before him. He remembered that Zhang Cheng had previously followed the Immortal Mist Sect to mine in the Red Gold Mine vein, but he could hardly believe the startling change that came about within merely a few months. "Alas, nephew, I just have rotten luck. A week ago, I was mining in the Red Gold Mine when I inadvertently encountered a Black Thread Poison Insect. I got poisoned, and the deadly poison has now invaded my meridians." Zhang Cheng outlined his experiences of the last few months with a bitter expression. He explained that while there was no threat from other cultivators in the Red Gold Mine, and the original second-stage demonic beasts had been killed, there were still some terrible poisonous insects and beasts lurking within the depths of the mine. If cultivators were not careful, they could also be attacked by these venomous insect beasts. Among these, the Black Thread Poison Insect was one kind. They were good at concealing themselves in the dark, and they possessed a deadly black thread poison. Once it invaded a cultivator''s body, it invaded their meridians like a malignant tumor. The cultivator''s True Yuan would then continuously decline until it becomes incurable; the only recourse was waiting for death. Even worse, in the few months before death, they would suffer the torment of the deadly poison. "This!" At these words, Zhou Sui was rendered speechless. He had thought that working as a miner wouldn''t lead to significant trouble other than, at most, encountering the erosion from the Red Gold energy. He hadn''t expected Zhang Cheng to have such appalling misfortune, encountering a Black Thread Poison Insect. Indeed, his choice was the correct one. Only a fool would choose to follow the people of the Immortal Mist Sect to mine. Wouldn''t it be good to stay safely in the city and cultivate?! After all, anything unexpected could happen in the wild. One couldn''t avoid wet shoes when trying to walk along the river''s edge. "Uncle Zhang, I wonder what brings you here?" Zhou Sui felt like he could guess what it was about, but he still asked. "I came to trade with you, nephew, for some Spirit Stones to buy a superior-grade Detoxifying Pill. Only a superior-grade Detoxifying Pill can get rid of the Black Thread Poison in my body and allow me to survive." "Of course, I''m not asking you to give away Spirit Stones. I just want to sell this Mid-First-grade alchemy furnace that I own to you. I hope to get five thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones." Zhang Cheng spoke straightforwardly. After all, the price of a superior-grade Detoxifying Pill was high, at least ten thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones, or one hundred Middle Grade Spiritual Stones. To purchase one superior-grade Detoxifying Pill, it would mean bankruptcy for an ordinary cultivator. "Uncle Zhang, if that''s the case, then you''ll have no alchemy furnace," Zhou Sui exclaimed in surprise. He knew that the market price of a Mid-First-grade alchemy furnace was at least eight thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones. It was being set at only five thousand now, equivalent to a sixty percent discount, which was quite a good deal. However, Zhang Cheng was a Pill Master, and without an alchemy furnace, it was like losing his means to make a living. It was the same as a taxi driver selling his cab, indicating he intended to change his career. "If I don''t have it, then I don''t have it. With this Black Thread Poison in me, even using a superior-grade Detoxifying Pill, my cultivation path is ruined anyway. There''s no hope in this lifetime." "After the detoxification, I plan to go back to worldly life, marry a few wives, and have many descendants." Zhang Cheng helplessly said, a hopeless expression across his face. It seemed he had completely given up on reaching Foundation Establishment. Once a cultivator gives up on Foundation Establishment and returns to worldly life, they could enjoy wealth and success, take a dozen or so concubines, have many children, and prosper. In fact, it was the choice of many loose cultivators. By the time they reached their forties or fifties, they knew their destiny and realized that their hopes of reaching Foundation Establishment in this life were futile. Given this, they found no need to waste time; they chose to go back to worldly life and enjoy familial happiness. Zhang Cheng was originally an ambitious Pill Master, believing that he had hopes of reaching Foundation Establishment in the future. However, after this devastating blow, he came to terms with reality and decided to sell all his possessions, return to worldly life, and comfortably live as a wealthy landlord. Chapter 49 - 49 Pill Master Zhang Chengs Big Gift, Trace of Demon Cultivators_1 "Alright Uncle Zhang, I understand. I will take this Dan Ding." Zhou Sui pondered carefully before he immediately decided. After all, he was indeed in need of a Dan Ding, particularly a first-grade superior one which would spare him the time of having to purchase it separately while also eliminating potential trouble when going out. Besides, the price was also very affordable, effectively presenting a win-win situation. "Excellent, this is really splendid." Upon hearing these words, Zhang Cheng expressed his gratitude towards Zhou Sui for his willingness to purchase the Dan Ding. To be honest, he was just giving it a try. After all, Zhou Sui was not a Pill Master; even if he purchased the Dan Ding, he would not put it to much use and could only sell it at best. His reasons for seeking Zhou Sui instead of attempting to sell it elsewhere stemmed from his fear of attracting the covetous intentions of other cultivators and becoming a target for robber cultivators. Zhou Sui, however, was a known entity - a neighbor he had known for years. Even if he sold it to him, nobody would know that he had made a large profit of five thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones. This decision also helped him avoid the attention of robber cultivators. Therefore, he chose to sell at a low price, prioritizing his safety over the monetary gain. Now, with the chaos in Misty Cloud City, even extreme caution was warranted. "As a matter of fact, I also have a treasure trove of alchemy knowledge I have acquired over many years and a heritage I received when I was young; I will give all these to you now, hoping that you will go farther on your path than I ever did." Zhang Cheng had a thought, and he took out several Heritage Jade Records from his body. These were considered his ace in the hole. He knew that the reason his nephew was willing to spend a large sum of money to buy Dan Ding was probably due to their long-standing friendship. As an uncle, he felt deeply embarrassed for relying on his nephew''s kindness for his survival. So, he decided to go all out and offer everything he had. "Uncle Zhang, this gift is too huge." Upon witnessing this, Zhou Sui was taken aback. He didn''t expect Zhang Cheng to be so generous. Previously, many cultivators wished to gain Zhang Cheng''s alchemy experience and were even willing to pay a high price for it, but Zhang Cheng always refused. After all, being a Loose Cultivator, without the help of a sect or a family, Zhang Cheng had become a middle-grade Pill Master, which demonstrated the powerful potential of these legacies. If it weren''t for Zhang Cheng''s pride and unwillingness to marry and settle down, he might have had the opportunity to become a Foundation-building Cultivator with the help of other cultivator families. But now, he was willing to give away these legacies. "Nephew, don''t be bashful; I have lost hope of advancing on the Dao, so these things are of no use to me. It is better to give them to someone who can utilize them." Zhang Cheng put it very straightforwardly. If it weren''t for the poisoning, no matter how much money others would spend, they would never get the alchemy legacies from him. But after being poisoned and experiencing the fickleness of the world, he saw through everything. A mere legacy didn''t compare to his own life. "Since this is the case, thank you, Uncle Zhang." Zhou Sui nodded. He wasn''t so hypocritical - after all, he indeed needed more alchemy knowledge so that he could improve his Pill Master realm faster. However, he gave an extra two thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones as the price for purchasing the legacy. After all, for him, relying on the sale of Spiritual Wine, the amount of spirit stones he had was too many to be counted. A few thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones was nothing in his eyes. When he received the seven thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones from Zhou Sui, Zhang Cheng was extremely grateful. With so many spirit stones, plus his previous savings, he could now buy a superior Detoxifying Pill without any problems. Having thought up to this point, he suddenly remembered something and whispered to Zhou Sui, "Nephew, given these circumstances, I have something I need to caution you about. Perhaps danger is looming over Misty Cloud City, and you need to be prepared in advance." "What do you mean by ''trouble with Misty Cloud City''?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. "You may not be aware since you live inside the city, but outside the city is a bloodbath. In the Loose Cultivator marketplace, almost every night, some Loose Cultivators are killed." "Our previous neighbors such as Zhao, Liu, Huang, and so on, have all tragically died at the hands of robber cultivators." "Many people are suspecting that it''s not just the work of robber cultivators - it could be the work of Demon Cultivators." Zhang Cheng said very seriously. "Demon Cultivators? Is this true? Wouldn''t the Immortal Mist Sect stop the Demon Cultivators from entering the city?" Zhou Sui couldn''t suppress his shock. Notably, he thought of his mysterious new neighbor, Xu Tianze. While he had known that residing in the Loose Cultivator Market would pose unseen dangers, he didn''t expect that within just a few months, so many of his original neighbors would be killed. Fortunately, he had always stayed within Misty Cloud City. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although occasional incidents of robbery and murder occurred in Misty Cloud City, it was safe to say that it was much safer than the wilderness. "Hehe, the area of the Yunwu Mountain Range is so vast; could the Immortal Mist Sect, powerful as they are, really prevent all the cultivators from entering?" "Additionally, the Demon Cultivators would not openly identify themselves as Demon Cultivators. They disguise themselves as ordinary cultivators, and even the Immortal Mist Sect can''t detect it." "In fact, it''s not just the Loose Cultivator Market; even the Red Gold Mine has encountered problems. Many miners have died, and the rumor is that it might be the work of the Demon Cultivators." Zhang Cheng said with a sneer. "Could it be that a Demonic Sect is planning to move against the Immortal Mist Sect?" Zhou Sui immediately thought of this possibility. "I''m not sure, but it''s highly possible." Zhang Cheng said solemnly, "After all, the Immortal Mist Sect manages a region of ten thousand miles, has found many spirit stone veins, and caused the price of ordinary spirit stones in our area to drop significantly, resulting in high commodity prices. These incidents have already aroused the discontent of many sects, and even the covetousness of the Demonic Sect. Perhaps they have long wanted to take action against the Immortal Mist Sect but have yet to find an excuse. But now, the Immortal Mist Sect has discovered a new vein of Red Gold. If they fully exploit this vein, the overall strength of the Immortal Mist Sect will enjoy a great boost, and those sects might not be able to tolerate it any longer." There''s a saying: "Every man digs a well his own way." Although he was just a Loose Cultivator, he still had his ways and often knew more about certain matters than the sect disciples. "Since we''ve reached this point, I''ll leave the decision to you, nephew." After saying these words, Zhang Cheng let out a sigh of relief. He believed that he had done all that could be expected of him. After all, this was highly confidential information that he had obtained from various sources. If Zhou Sui wasn''t his long-term neighbor, he wouldn''t have shared it. "Uncle Zhang, I understand." Zhou Sui instantly wore a knowing expression. Perhaps Zhang Cheng''s decision to suddenly return to the secular world was not merely due to the destruction of his Dao. It could also be because of the current instability in the situation, causing Zhang Cheng to fathom the idea of avoiding the upheaval. Chapter 50 - 50: Defrauding the Immortal Mist Sect, Collecting Some Interest First_1 Soon, Zhang Cheng bid his farewells. Having obtained the Spirit Stones, he intended to purchase a high-grade Detoxifying Pill as quickly as possible. At that moment, Zhou Sui had also returned home. "What do you think of what Uncle Zhang said just now?" Zhou Sui looked at his three wives and concubines - Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan. After all, these three women also had high levels of Cultivation. Although they were indoors, they must have heard Zhang Cheng''s conversation outside. "I believe there''s more than a 70% probability that he''s right. The appearance of the Red Gold Mine has greatly stimulated the surrounding Sects, including the Demon Cultivators. The Red Gold is extremely important; if you incorporate it into a Magic Artifact, it can increase the power of the artifact by 30%. This will inevitably enhance the battle power of average Immortal Mist Sect Cultivators drastically. Other Sects can''t just stand by and watch the Immortal Mist Sect grow stronger." "If you trade Red Gold, the amount of money you can make is astonishing." "In fact, I''ve heard other Cultivators mention something similar, implying that we may be invaded by Demon Cultivators. However, many Cultivators aren''t taking it seriously, stating that having the Immortal Mist Sect backing us, trivial Demon Sects don''t matter." "The problem is that the Immortal Mist Sect might not get seriously damaged, but we Loose Cultivators might." Stated Ji Bingyu in a solemn voice. "So, should we immediately leave Misty Cloud City?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Honestly, he had no major objections to leaving Misty Cloud City. Considering the saying "a wise man avoids danger," if Misty Cloud City truly became highly dangerous, leaving was a viable option. "No, I don''t think we should leave Misty Cloud City for now." Xia Jingyan shook her head: "Even though it might be true that the Demon Cultivators plan to attack the Immortal Mist Sect, the Demon Cultivators might have already reached the vicinity of the Cloudy Mountain Range by now. Even if we wanted to leave, we might not necessarily be able to do so safely." "You mean that the surroundings of the Cloudy Mountain Range might already be filled with Demon Cultivators, and anyone tempted to leave could be ambushed and killed by them?" Zhou Sui was shocked at this revelation and immediately considered this possibility. "Indeed, that''s a high possibility." Ji Bingyu nodded: "If I were a Demon Cultivator, I would definitely set an ambush around the Cloudy Mountain Range, exclusively ambushing those Loose Cultivators who want to escape. To kill an escapee is to make a quick fortune. Because these are Loose Cultivators, the Immortal Mist Sect won''t pay much attention. Even if too many die, it won''t matter. Therefore, compared to escaping it''s safer to stay in Misty Cloud City." Remember, this place is considered the Immortal Mist Sect''s property. The location is crucially important. The Immortal Mist Sect won''t abandon this city and let the Demon Cultivators wreak havoc." She felt staying in Misty Cloud City was a bit safer. After all, many Cultivators live here and they have the second-stage formation for protection. If anything, it''s much safer than being out in the open." "What you''re saying makes a lot of sense; staying in Misty Cloud City does seem safer." Zhou Sui agreed wholeheartedly. Even if they were to be surrounded by Demon Cultivators, they couldn''t easily penetrate Misty Cloud City with the protection of the second-stage formation. Even if they were to successfully penetrate it eventually, with the city filled with so many Cultivators, he could still take the opportunity to escape amidst the chaos. Yes, the tunnels. Maybe it''s time to dig a tunnel and a cave as an escape route. Thinking about it, he suddenly remembered his previous plan to dig a tunnel several hundred meters deep underneath his house. If serious danger occurred, he could escape through the tunnel at the first opportunity. Even the Demon Cultivators wouldn''t be able to catch him. He planned to use the Gold Eating Bug he had just cultivated to dig the escape tunnel. "No, the Gold Eating Bug is newly born and its strength is still too weak. It needs to consume a large amount of ore to grow swiftly." "The Red Gold Mine, perhaps I can put the Gold Eating Bug within the vein of the mine to consume a large amount of red gold and accelerate its growth." Thinking of this, Zhou Sui''s eyes suddenly lit up. To be honest, the appetite of the Gold Eating Bug was tremendous. It had nearly depleted the magic artifact materials he had in these few days, and even with a large number of spirit stones on him, he couldn''t afford its voracious appetite. It was bound to eat him out of house and home eventually. He had been considering how to feed the Gold Eating Bug before, relying solely on the spirit stones he had and that was impossible to maintain such an expensive pet. However, if he placed the Gold Eating Bug into the Red Gold Mine of the Immortal Mist Sect, he could sneakily consume the red gold ore inside. At that time, not only would he not need to spend a penny, but he could also accelerate the growth of the Gold Eating Bug. It was certainly a win-win situation. "Not bad, not bad, this method is good. The Immortal Mist Sect forcibly seized my house and forced me to pay rent, clearly sucking my blood, eating my flesh." "Now my Gold Eating Bug can also take action, devour a large amount of red gold and take back some interest." Zhou Sui was quite excited. Bear in mind, a pound of red gold could be sold for hundreds of Lower Grade Spiritual Stones, if it could devour dozens or even hundreds of kilograms, then he would definitely break even. Not just breaking even, he could make a lot of profit, which is the textbook definition of a no-risk trade. Moreover, consuming red gold, such a special metal, would also greatly enhance the power of the Gold Eating Bug. Of course, his main body wouldn''t personally take action, his clone could take the Gold Eating Bug to the Red Gold Mine. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Incidentally, he could also have his Clone investigate whether the Yunwu Mountain Range really contains hidden Demon Cultivators. Even if the Clone lost its life, it would be a great gain if it could obtain useful information. "My Lord, what are you thinking about? Why are you so cheerful?" Ji Bingyu curiously looked at the excited Zhou Sui. "I was thinking, that given the increasingly dangerous situation lately, it is better to improve our cultivation as soon as possible. Therefore, we are going to work hard these days and dual cultivate several times. Then our cultivation could be rapidly promoted. Maybe I can quickly advance to the realm of Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He looked at his three wives and concubines. Especially Ji Bingyu and Mu Ziyi, who had become more mature and charming after his training, and had learned many tactics. Of course, Xia Jingyan made the greatest progress. Although she didn''t dual cultivate frequently, her internal charm was equivalent to two or three others, which was incredibly powerful. "Humph, shameless. You just want to bully us by talking about a rapid promotion in cultivation." "My Lord, Misty Cloud City is about to collapse, yet you are thinking about such matters, what on earth are you thinking." The cute faces of Ji Bingyu and Mu Ziyi were flushed red, speaking indignantly. "Humph, you''re all limp-legged shrimps." Xia Jingyan didn''t say anything, but only snorted coldly. Apparently, she looked down on Zhou Sui greatly. She didn''t know which man in the beginning was all buffedd-up, but always left her room with his legs shaking, saying he wasn''t up to it anymore. What?! Seeing that contemptuous look, Zhou Sui clenched his fist, feeling furious deep inside. He would let this woman know how capable he was later. However, speaking of that, he really had to find a body tempering skill as soon as possible. Otherwise, he might have had some difficulty resisting the woman who possessed the enchanting physique, she was just too fierce. Chapter 51 - 51: The Chaotic World Outside the City, Heading to the Red Gold Mine_1 The night passed in the blink of an eye. The previous evening, too, was full of sudden gusts and halting rain, casting stark and trembling silhouettes of the trees in the throws of a violent battle. Luckily, a soundproof barrier had been set up around the house; otherwise, the neighbours would most certainly have been disturbed by the noise. "This shameless man...", lamented Xia Jingyan in the neighbouring bedroom, an annoyed flush spread across her face. Even though this man was unusually talented and possessive, and loved his wives dearly, he was also persistently action-oriented. Xia Jingyan, who had been a loose cultivator for many years, used to meet with others only once or twice a week, spending most of her time in strenuous practice or cultivating mystical abilities. There was no equivalent obsession for her as it was for him. However, this man continuously worked day and night, never tiring, pouring an almost overwhelming amount of energy in nurturing his wives. Sometimes, she would feel utterly drained. Unwittingly, she found herself drawn into his obsession, her disdain turning into addiction, oblivious to whether this change was for the better or worse. But she couldn''t deny, being entangled within the confines of marital affection was better than loitering around in brothels. Thinking about this, Xia Jingyan let out a helpless sigh. Left with no other option, she activated the soundproof barrier, to keep distracting noises out of sight. ...¡­ At this moment, Zhou Sui looked contentedly at his sleeping wives. After a night of cultivation, his power had increased considerably, which he found more satisfying than gruelling solo-training. He was currently just at the Eight Stage Spiritual Root, and his daily training progressed at a snail''s pace, almost stagnant. But with the help of his mates, his cultivation speed was incredibly fast. "It''s about time to send out the Gold Eating Bug," Zhou Sui thought and commanded one of his clones. Being at the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, he could already cultivate six clones, enabling him to accomplish even more tasks. Whoosh! Upon receiving the command, his clone transformed into a frail old man, appearing to be a hopeless loose cultivator. He quietly arrived at the city gate of Misty Cloud City, which at this moment was teeming with cultivators moving in and out. "What?" As soon as he had left Misty Cloud City, Zhou Sui could sense the predatorial gazes lurking around, much like the eyes of a ravenous wolf hungrily eyeing its prey. Apparently, he had aroused the interest of the loose cultivators nearby as soon as he stepped out of the city''s boundary. "Misty Cloud City is becoming more and more chaotic," he thought, feeling a sudden tension. He had already heard about the chaos outside the city. The exorbitant cost of living and rent deterred many cultivators from residing within the city. Most of them resided outside in the loose cultivator''s market. These unscrupulous cultivators were particularly interested in the wealthy ones from the city, especially the ones who were isolated. Given a chance, they would murder and loot others, turning a quick profit. This resulted in frequent battles outside the city, often leading to cultivators'' deaths. Although he had heard of many such instances, he was experiencing it for the first time. When he had previously sent his clones outside the city, the chaos was not as rampant nor as audacious as now. Unsurprisingly, the more cultivators gathered in Misty Cloud City, the more disordered it got. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui didn''t bother to conceal his cultivation level, and promptly displayed his Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer aura. Such a level of cultivation among the cultivators was considered fairly good. As they sensed the aura on Zhou Sui, the intense scrutiny of the loose cultivators around him lessened significantly, revealing a hint of reluctant deference. "Shoot, a Qi cultivator of the Sixth Layer, huh? Thought we had a plump lamb in our grasp." "Let''s hold back. This is an old man on the brink of death; who knows what tricks he may have up his sleeve." "No need to take the risk. Such an old man would have survived till now only by having lots of tricks." "An old man like this would hardly have many spirit stones even if we killed him. He is probably even poorer than us." "Damn, he''s so poor and still dares to enter the city. What on earth is he doing?" "Isn''t it obvious? Probably went to the brothel. Spending all his spirit stones on those harlots." "No wonder he is still stuck at Qi Cultivation of the Sixth Layer at this old age. Probably spent all his money, nourishing someone else''s belly." The loose cultivators were chattering incessantly. They only wanted to amass wealth, not throw their lives away. Thus, they dared not confront someone tough head-on. If they took action and won, great; if they lost, their lives would be forfeit. Besides, Zhou Sui appeared as frail as a penniless cultivator ¡ª even if they managed to rob him, there wouldn''t be much loot. They would be wasting their energy and strength for nothing. Therefore, they didn''t make any reckless moves. "Damn, the wilderness is indeed dangerous. Casual cut-throat behaviour at every turn. Thank God it''s just a clone right now," Zhou Sui thought, trying to keep a straight face and ignoring the comments of the cultivators nearby. He was secretly thankful for successfully cultivating a clone to manage his affairs, ensuring his safety. If his real body had been in action, death would have been a real threat. Although he had seen through their hidden motives, these loose cultivators were overwhelming in number and unorthodox in their methods. It was impossible to guarantee absolute security. Even a minor slip-up could result in death. Transforming into an old man seemed like a good decision now. If he had appeared as a young man, they might already have attacked him. Whoosh! With this in mind, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate to pick up his pace and head towards the Cloud Mist Mountains. After all, the Red Gold Mine was located there, a few tens of kilometres away from Misty Cloud City. He had already found out the location of the Red Gold Mine. The information was not a secret, considering the vast number of miners in Misty Cloud City, making it impossible to keep it hidden. After running for about an hour, swerving to the east and then the west, he managed to put a considerable distance between himself and Misty Cloud City. He was surrounded by mountains, dense forests, swirling mists, and the human presence gradually dwindled. Zhou Sui finally took a breather. He had thankfully escaped the relentless gaze of the loose cultivators. Even though it was just a clone, he needed to get the Gold Eating Bug into the Red Gold Mine. He couldn''t afford to risk death mid-way and have his efforts amount to nothing. "I hope there won''t be any unexpected incidents," he thought. Zhou Sui took a deep breath, staying cautious and heading towards the Red Gold Mine. What?! S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All of a sudden, his divine sense picked up the presence of three black-clothed cultivators hidden about several hundred meters away in the thicket. They were exuding an evil, nefarious aura, their bodies brimming with misdeeds. It sent chills down Zhou Sui''s spine. Demonic Path Cultivators! Almost instantly, Zhou Sui hatched a theory. Ordinary robbers, while also deadly, would not radiate such a vicious aura. As for Demonic Path Cultivators, since they practice the Demonic Path Cultivation Techniques, their True Yuan harbored demonic nature. The techniques they employed for training were invariably nefarious and cruel. This resulted in them being completely different from ordinary cultivators, making them more violent and murderous. "Interesting. A mere loose cultivator has detected our presence. Seems this old man isn''t as simple as he looks," one of the demonic cultivators noted. They had evidently sensed something, realized they were discovered, and unhesitatingly emerged from the forest, brazenly standing before Zhou Sui. Chapter 52 - 52: Soul Search Ghost Demon Sect Cultivator, Two Sect War_1 Of course, these three Demon Cultivators acted so recklessly because of their own powerful strengths. Two of them were at the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, and one was at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer. Nonetheless, Zhou Sui''s strength was merely at the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. With three against one, they were stronger as well; they couldn''t find a reason why they might lose. "Enter the dream." just at that moment, without any hesitation, Zhou Sui immediately put the power of the Dream Soul Gu into action. Ever since he had advanced to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, the power of the Dream Soul Gu was further improved. The Power of Dream Entry had become even more terrifying, and even cultivators from the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer couldn''t resist it. He was not interested in talking to these Demon Cultivators. On seeing them, he took a murderous move at once. He knew that he didn''t have as much combat experience compared to these Demon Cultivators, so if he took them head-on, he would surely lose. Only by launching a sneak attack was he able to defeat them. Boom! Boom! In an instant, an invisible wave of soul energy gushed out of Zhou Sui''s body and enshrouded the three demon Cultivators in the blink of an eye. What?! The three Demon Cultivators were stunned. They had originally planned to say something or even taunt this old Cultivator. But now, they had been dragged into the dream world. They were standing there in a daze, staring blankly and unable to move. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They were oblivious to what was happening around them. "Kill!" Immediately, Zhou Sui took out a Lower First-grade flying sword from his storage bag and channeled the power of True Yuan in his body, emitting sharp and unparalleled Sword Qi. Although he hadn''t practiced swordsmanship often, he had gained a great deal of knowledge about it through his cultivation partnership with Ji Bingyu. He had even raised his Swordsmanship to the First-grade Superior level. He held the flying sword as if he had practiced it for decades, like an experienced Sword Cultivator. He seemed flawless and extremely cunning. The sword radiated a dazzling light in the air at an angle defying predictability. Even at this moment, a Geng Metal Qi emanated from the Gold Eating Bug. This Geng Metal Qi also fused into the Sword Qi, making it possess an all-conquering power that could break even magical artifacts with its Armor Break ability. It could easily break any defense. Thump! The next second, the Sword Qi instantly appeared on the three Demon Cultivators. Apparently, these three Demon Cultivators were also equipped with defensive magical artifacts. An emergency brought out a translucent energy shield that could withstand magical attacks. However, when faced with the terrible Sword Qi, it was of no use at all. With a splash, the energy shields around the Demon Cultivators were effortlessly slashed open like tofu, and their heads were sent flying, blood splattering everywhere. Their eyes were wide open, reflecting their deep horror, shock, and disbelief. They could hardly believe that they were noble Demon Cultivators, all of whom were in the late stages of Qi Cultivation. They couldn''t believe that they were instantly killed by an old Loose Cultivator. They couldn''t accept it! "Impressive, is this the power of a Sword Cultivator? Is this the power of the Gold Eating Bug?" Zhou Sui''s eyes glittered with excitement. Although he knew he was a First-grade Superior Sword Cultivator, he didn''t need to fight before and had never used Swordsmanship. But facing these three Demon Cultivators now, he was able to use it freely and effortlessly. Of course, that was not all. The Gold Eating Bug also brought him great surprises. It could not only serve as a major attack method, but it could also provide auxiliary power to the host, which could enhance the Geng Metal Qi in the host''s body. When he unleashed his Sword Qi, the addition of the Geng Metal Qi effectively doubled his attack potency. The energy even had an Armor Break trait. Even those cultivators outfitted with defensive magic artifacts could not withstand this attack, being instantly pierced through by his sword. One could say, it was the bane of those cultivators with high defenses. "Indeed, ambushing is the best, head-on fights are simply too foolish. If there''s a chance to ambush, then ambush. If there''s a chance to plot, then plot. There doesn''t need to be any sense of honor when dealing with these demonic path cultivators." Zhou Sui was very satisfied with the results of this battle. If these three demonic cultivators were allowed to counterattack, no one would be able to predict what means they would use. A moment of carelessness could cause him to capsize in the gutter. Now, he had taken the initiative, killing them instantly. The three demon cultivators didn''t even have the chance to use their abilities before they were annihilated. Typically, cultivator battles were like this, with victory and defeat determined in an instant. There was no such thing as fighting for three hundred rounds. "How come there are demon cultivators appearing this close to Misty Cloud City? Could it be that the demonic sects really planning to invade Immortal Mist Sect? I need to investigate these demon cultivators'' memories." "Soul Search!" Thinking of this, Zhou Sui decisively used the Dream Soul Gu''s second ability, Soul Search. It was much more potent than the demonic path cultivator''s soul-searching technique. Whoooosh~~~ All at once, these three cultivators'' soul memories rushed into the Dream Soul Gu like a flood. These memories played out before him like scenes from a movie. "So that''s how it is, they are all cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect." Zhou Sui took a deep breath. He instantly gained sufficient information from these three demon cultivators. Just as he had previously guessed, the Ghost Demon Sect is planning to invade Immortal Mist Sect and destroy the Red Gold Mine. They do not want the Immortal Mist Sect''s power to continue growing. These demon cultivators appearing near Misty Cloud City were essentially the vanguard units of the Ghost Demon Sect. They were here to gather intelligence about the Misty Cloud Mountain Range. There are even demon cultivators who have infiltrated Misty Cloud City. Once the Ghost Demon Sect launches its attack, the allies within Misty Cloud City can unite with outside forces, completely breaking through Misty Cloud City. This would result in serious losses for the Immortal Mist Sect. "No, it''s not as simple as wanting to attack Misty Cloud City, they are also planning to attack Immortal Mist Sect." "The Ghost Demon Sect is initiating a war between two sects, planning to devastate Immortal Mist Sect." Upon considering this, Zhou Sui gasped in alarm. He knew the matter was serious, but he did not expect it to be so grave. He was about to witness a war between two Golden Core Sects, a truly shocking event. Once the war breaks out, there would be no safe places. Luckily, he wasn''t foolish enough to leave Misty Cloud City earlier. Many Ghost Demon Sect cultivators, including some Foundation-building Cultivators, had already lurked around the Misty Cloud Mountain Range. If he had hastily left, he could have been killed by these demonic path cultivators. The three demon cultivators he just encountered were merely a fragment of the larger force. Going anywhere now would surely be dangerous. Only by staying in Misty Cloud City would he be relatively safe. By utilizing the city''s second-stage defensive array and the assistance of numerous cultivators, there was a chance of withstanding the demon cultivators'' attack. Chapter 53 - 53: Acquiring the Breakthrough Pill, Gold Eating Bug Evolves_1 "Damn, it seems I will still have to dig a hole in the Misty Cloud City." Zhou Sui couldn''t help but feel a surge of urgency. As the saying goes, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken. Facing the massive Golden Core Sect, the Ghost Demon Sect, his strength was virtually nothing. If a Foundation-building Cultivator made a move, he would not have enough lives to spare. There was no escaping. The area around the Cloud Fog Mountain Range had already been locked down by the Ghost Demon Sect. If anyone dared to escape, it would be a road to certain death. Therefore, only by hiding in the Misty Cloud City could he have a chance of survival. After all, in such a large city, hiding a few people was a simple matter. The Ghost Demon Sect couldn''t possibly destroy the entire city. Therefore, he thought of digging a hole under the Misty Cloud City, preferably an underground tunnel. If anything unexpected happened, he could escape underground where other cultivators would be unable to detect him. "It''s a pity Uncle Zhang has vanished. I hope he''s safe." Zhou Sui had initially wanted to share this matter with Zhang Cheng, but after Zhang Cheng had received the top-grade detoxifying pills, he disappeared with no trace and could not be found. He could only hope that Zhang Cheng was safe and sound. There was nothing he could do. "And I wonder what treasures these three demon cultivators have." At that thought, Zhou Sui immediately opened the storage bags from the three demon cultivators, and their contents immediately appeared before his eyes. It must be said, these three demon cultivators were indeed rather rich. Each demon cultivator had at least 150 middle grade Spirit Stones, equivalent to fifteen thousand lower-grade Spirit Stones. This gave an idea of their wealth, most likely obtained by robbing other cultivators. Apart from that, there were several bottles of pills in the storage bags, including a few detoxifying pills. There were fifteen top-grade talismans, fifty-six mid-grade talismans, and a hundred low-grade talismans. There were five lower-grade magical weapons, three middle-grade magical weapons, and one top-grade magical weapon. There were even numerous poisons and poison mists. "Is this not the Shadow Mist Thunder?" Zhou Sui''s pupils contracted, seeing the infamous disposable magic weapon of the Ghost Demon Sect, the Shadow Mist Thunder, among the items in the storage bag. This one-time-use magic weapon had immense power. If thrown, it could instantly unleash a massive explosion, which even late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivators couldn''t withstand. If one wasn''t careful, even Foundation-building cultivators could get injured. Luckily, he had been alert and used all his strength to kill these three demon cultivators in seconds. Otherwise, if he allowed these three demon cultivators to use all their tricks, he might have been in real danger. "A breakthrough pill? Is this not a breakthrough pill?" Zhou Sui was extremely excited as he checked the pills inside, and found an extremely precious pill, famous in the legends - the Breakthrough Pill. This breakthrough pill was invaluable, worth a hundred middle-grade Spirit Stones, no less than a top-grade detoxifying pill. But the most important point was that it was an item that money may not necessarily be able to buy. That was because as soon as such a pill was produced, it was immediately bought by other cultivators as it could help them break through a layer of cultivation. If a Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer cultivator consumed this pill, they could break through to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer. It is important to note that this was the bottleneck between the midway and the late stages of Qi Cultivation. It was not uncommon for ordinary cultivators to be stuck at this bottleneck for twenty years. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now, by consuming a single Breakthrough Pill, it could help break through the cultivation barrier, making it''s value self evident. He had wanted to purchase a Breakthrough Pill at the Pill Medicine Pavilion in Misty Cloud City before, but they were always out of stock. It seemed as soon as the Breakthrough Pills were available, they were bought up by either the Lu family or other cultivators, leaving none for him. "Though there are plenty of treasures, I can''t bring them back to my physical body. Other than the Breakthrough Pill, let the Gold Eating Bug eat the rest." Zhou Sui was very excited. Once his cultivation had risen to a perfect Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, he could immediately use the pill to break through to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer and become a Late Qi Cultivation cultivator. If he became a Late Qi Cultivation cultivator, his strength would increase drastically, it would be a world of difference compared to before. However, even though there were many treasures inside these three storage bags, and plenty of spirit stones, none of them could be brought back. Based on the memories of these three Demon Cultivators, it was likely that special techniques left by the Ghost Demon Sect existed. If he really brought them back, it would instead cause trouble for his physical body. But if everything was devoured by the Gold Eating Bug, any techniques would be useless, all would become food in the stomach. Crunching Crunching~~~ Thinking this, Zhou Sui did not hesitate and immediately let the Gold Eating Bug begin its feast. The first thing it ate was the Storage Bag, because the main material used to craft the Storage Bag was The Void Dark Stone, a special kind of space-mineral in the Cultivation World that contained storage space. If the Cultivation World didn''t produce a large number of Void Dark Stones, it would be impossible for everyone to have a Storage Bag. Essentially speaking, the Void Dark Stone was also a kind of special ore, and was one of the foods for the Gold Eating Bug. Within a very short time, two Storage Bags were emptied by the Gold Eating Bug. Rumble Rumble~~ At this moment, the Gold Eating Bug seemed to have eaten a great tonic, its body instantly inflated by a fold, its skin surfaced with dense, mysterious runes. More astonishingly, its stomach developed a special space that was akin to the interior space of the Void Dark Stone. The volume inside was not small either, it reached a volume of ten cubic meters, enough to store a large amount of materials. "So this is the ability of the Gold Eating Bug? After devouring a kind of metal or ore, it can acquire the characteristics of these metals and mineral ores. Such a talent is too powerful. If it could devour a large amount of Void Dark Stones, wouldn''t its stomach be able to develop a huge space, or even a small world?" "But there isn''t that much Void Dark Stone for it to eat." "Its cultivation has also improved now, reaching the realm of a Mid-First-grade." "There are still quite a few Spirit Stones and Magical Artifacts left, just throw them all into its stomach for it to slowly digest in the future." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. Obviously, the Gold Eating Bug, with this ability, was much more convenient. After all, a lot of the time, the Gold Eating Bug could not eat food indefinitely, it always had a satiety point. The formation of a special space in its stomach could temporarily store large quantities of food for it to eat when it was hungry. Without a doubt, the Gold Eating Bug still needs to swallow a lot of metal ores in order to grow quickly. Keeping it by his side would only stunt its growth. It was better to let it grow freely in the wild. In this way, the Gold Eating Bug''s growth rate would be much faster. "Let''s go." Perhaps the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect would come soon." With a sudden impulse, Zhou Sui didn''t stay any longer. Rumble Rumble~~ He used the Fireball Technique, instantly bombarding the corpses of these three Demon Cultivators, instantly disintegrating the three corpses. The Ghost Demon Sect had many strange methods. If the corpses were left behind, who knew what methods they were proficient in, and could track him through these clues. In any case, destroying these three corpses eradicated any traces and clues that could be used to track him. Chapter 54 - 54 Digging deep, storing up grains, preparing for war_1 An hour later. Zhou Sui, following the map he had obtained from Misty Cloud City, moved toward the Red Gold Mine. "A path has been carved out?!" As Zhou Sui approached the Red Gold Mine, he glanced around and was immediately taken aback. Truthfully, this was his first time penetrating so deeply into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. He usually stayed in the city, even his clone had only stayed in the mountains near Misty Cloud City and had never ventured far. It was not until he reached the vicinity of the mine that he discovered a long path had been carved out. The surrounding trees and wild grass had been burnt down to make way for a dirt road that led to the mine. Although it was not a cement road like in his past life, it was quite impressive for this world. Throughout his journey, there were no major disturbances, and he arrived at the Red Gold Mine quite easily. Thinking about it, it made sense. This was an area under the rule of the Immortal Mist Sect; no one who valued their life would dare to attack. "A second-stage formation has been deployed within the mine. It seems the Immortal Mist Sect is indeed cautious." Zhou Sui did not enter but observed from afar. With his mid-first-grade Formation Cultivation Level, he immediately recognized that a second-stage formation had been deployed throughout the Red Gold Mine. If anyone dared to infiltrate the Red Gold Mine, they would certainly be met with a thunderous assault. Clearly, the Immortal Mist Sect had spared no expense to protect their property here. One could not enter unless they were a disciple of the Immortal Mist Sect or a miner who had signed a contract. Luckily for that, he had prepared in advance. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whiz! Suddenly, the Gold Eating Bug flew up and in a soundless flutter, position itself outside the storage bag of a cultivator miner who was preparing to enter. In this way, the Gold Eating Bug could silently infiltrate into the Red Gold Mine. "It worked." Zhou Sui sensed that the Gold Eating Bug had silently entered deep into the mine along with the loose cultivator miner. No one had detected it; he knew his plan had succeeded completely, without any accident. "Old man, who are you?" At this moment, an Immortal Mist Sect cultivator who was guarding the mine seemed to have discovered Zhou Sui''s sneaky activities and asked to know his identity. Whiz! But Zhou Sui had no interest in responding. With a sudden flash, he left the scene. The Immortal Mist Sect cultivator looked uncertain, debated about pursuing him but ultimately decided against it, fearing a trap. Of course, instead of returning to Misty Cloud City, the clone chose to stay in the wild. It morphed back into the appearance of the Offspring-worm, a gu insect, burrowed into a tree, and began to sleep, waiting for the host to awaken. This was the power of the Clone Gu. Not only could it form a body identical to the host, but it could also turn back into the Offspring-worm, becoming a gu insect, with its body shrinking and blending into its surroundings. As for the Breakthrough Pills, retrieving them a few months later would not be too late. After all, the cultivation level of his main body had not yet reached the perfect Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, so retrieving them now was pointless. Plus, it could expose his whereabouts. ...... At this moment, Zhou Sui, who was at home, received various messages from his clone and knew what had just transpired. "Can it be, the Ghost Demon Sect and Immortal Mist Sect are gearing up for a war? If so, wouldn''t Misty Cloud City turn into a battlefield?" Zhou Sui''s expression was severe. Although he wasn''t sure when war would break out, it was only a matter of time. If he did not plan now, by the time war arrived, it may be too late. "Fortunately, based on the memories of those three Demon Cultivators, even if they are preparing for war, it won''t happen overnight. It could take at least a year before it can be launched." "I have enough time to prepare within this year." Zhou Sui''s eyes sparkled. After all, when cannons roar, gold abounds. Even if this is a world of cultivation, it cannot escape the rule that war requires the expenditure of vast wealth. Rushing to wage war without complete preparation is a path to destruction. Even if the Ghost Demon Sect is foolish, they would not be that foolish. "If war were to break out, the prices of pills, runes, magic artifacts, and food will skyrocket." "Especially food. Other cultivation resources can be managed without, but food is indispensable." "If I were to dig a tunnel at home, I must prepare at least a year''s worth, no, three years, five years, or even ten years'' worth of food, to be absolutely safe." "Even if the situation reaches a standstill, I will be able to stay in the tunnel for over ten years. Let''s see who can withstand it." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, he was completely ruthless. Fortunately, food can be stored in the Gu Divine Bowl. Even stored for a hundred years, food would not spoil. In this case, the more food prepared, the better. Anything surplus would not go to waste. Moreover, he currently had too many Spirit Stones. Due to the sale of Spiritual Wine and the continued influx of Loose Cultivators into Misty Cloud City, the sale of Spiritual Wine was on a steady rise. Even in just a few months, he had earned two thousand Middle Grade Spiritual Stones, equivalent to two hundred thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones. This was already an astonishing number. Perhaps a common cultivator''s family would only make this much in a year. If he didn''t fear being discovered, he would surely have earned more Spirit Stones. "My dear, what''s wrong?" Ji Bingyu had finished preparing lunch, and had already set out the delicious food. Seeing the serious look on Zhou Sui''s face as he emerged, she asked curiously. "I just received some information. It seems like Misty Cloud City is in the sights of the Ghost Demon Sect." Zhou Sui did not hide anything and directly relayed what he knew. What?! Hearing this, the three women''s faces changed. They had not expected to hear such serious news. "The Ghost Demon Sect, that''s the Demonic Sect mentioned in rumors. They have three Golden Core Master within their ranks and have a notorious reputation for their cruel and underhanded means. Wherever they go, there is death and destruction. If they have set their sights on the Immortal Mist Sect, then the later is in for a hard time, at the very least they will be seriously wounded." Ji Bingyu had also heard about this Demon Sect: "However, the Immortal Mist Sect is not easy to provoke either. They have two Golden Core Masters within their ranks. The Ghost Demon Sect is not foolish and wouldn''t want to induce mutual destruction with the Immortal Mist Sect. Unless they are completely prepared, neither faction is likely to start a war." "Exactly, our Misty Cloud City is just an ordinary city for Loose Cultivators. Even if it is near the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, it is not a core region of the Immortal Mist Sect. They shouldn''t be a primary target for the Ghost Demon Sect." Mu Ziyi comforted. "No, one can''t be so certain. In an unsettled situation, everyone could suffer. Even if the Golden Core Masters do not intervene and only Foundation-building Cultivators take action, we ordinary cultivators would be hard-pressed to resist. But it''s impossible for us to escape now. Based on what my husband said, the surroundings of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range are already filled with the Ghost Demon Sect''s cultivators. If we tried to escape now, we would fall right into their hands." Ji Bingyu said seriously. Chapter 55 - 55: Five Elements Alchemy Technique, The Mysterious Alchemy Heritage_1 "By the way, is there a way to buy a Foundation Pill? Now, Yu''er, your cultivation should have nearly reached the perfection of the Qi Cultivation ninth layer, right? You should be able to try foundation establishment. If you could become a cultivator who has established their foundation, we would be much safer." Zhou Sui said in a deep voice. He felt that if Ji Bingyu became a Foundation-laying Cultivator, she would definitely be able to handle this crisis. Moreover, it''s not degrading to rely on his own partner. Having a Foundation-layering Cultivator backing him up, he could strut around confidently. "With your help, my spiritual sense has now transformed into the spiritual sense of Foundation Establishment, the True Yuan in my body has been perfected, and my physical body has been perfected. Indeed, I should be able to try Foundation Establishment. If I were to try it myself, there is at least a 50% probability that I could succeed." Ji Bingyu said with emotion. Originally, based on her estimation, she needed at least ten years of cultivation to truly reach the perfect state of Qi Cultivation, and only then would she be truly able to attempt Foundation Establishment. But now, after dual-cultivating with her partner for two years, her cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, and her spiritual sense has transformed, evolving to the realm of Foundation Establishment. Her cultivation progress has improved many times compared to before. "No, we can''t attempt establishment on our own. It''s too dangerous." Zhou Sui waved his hand, he had a natural aversion to risk. A 50% chance is no different from gambling; unless it''s a 100% chance, we should not try to establish the foundation. Otherwise, if it fails, that means death and the termination of the path, this is exceedingly dangerous. Ji Bingyu is his life partner, she couldn''t take such a risky action. But it would be different with a Foundation Pill. One Foundation Pill would increase the chance by 30%. The most important thing is, with the aid of the medicinal strength of the Foundation Pill, even if the foundation''s establishment fails, one will not die and could attempt the establishment again. This is the safest method. "That''s right, Sister Ji, there''s actually no need to rush. I''ve heard that Misty Cloud City will hold a grand auction in the spring, and there might be Foundation Pills for auction." Mu Ziyi dissuaded. In fact, Misty Cloud City holds a large-scale auction once every three years. Many businesses will come to Misty Cloud City, the auction will feature numerous exotic treasures, and all kinds of Pills and Spirit Medicine. This will attract countless cultivators, it is indeed a gathering of elites. "All right, let''s wait then." Ji Bingyu also nodded her agreement. She also thinks that it''s safer to establish a foundation with a Foundation Pill. After all, everyone only has one life. Even if she has a lot of confidence, she can''t guarantee a 100% chance of success. Now, they don''t lack Spirit Stones. If given the chance, they could completely buy the Foundation Pill using Spirit Stones. ... After lunch, Zhou Sui entered the quiet room. He took out the Heritage Jade Record from Pill Master Zhang Cheng from his body. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although he already had the complete inheritance of a first-grade Alchemist, the years of alchemy experience from Zhang Cheng could also give him much inspiration. Rustle rustle~~ Without any intention to watch this Heritage Jade Record, he handed it to the Book Worm, which started gnawing at it. After a short while, these Heritage Jade Records were gnawed to nothing and all went into the stomach of the Book Worm. Wash~~ Suddenly, a vast array of information instantly sank into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. "Could it be? Uncle Zhang actually got an incredible heritage." Zhou Sui opened his eyes wide, sensing this piece of information, he was astonished. Apparently, the alchemical heritage Zhang Cheng got has fewer first-grade alchemist inheritances, it couldn''t compare to the heritage he got from the Lu family''s Treasure Pavilion. However, there was a top-level alchemy skill in it, named the Five Elements Alchemy Technique." It is important to note that ordinary alchemy skills are generally about fire control. This skill allows the Pill Masters to manipulate the flame, to melt the Spiritual Medicine, refine it, and create Spiritual Pills. However, such a flame is nothing more than an ordinary flame, merely an accumulation of the element of fire between heaven and earth. Consequently, an ordinary flame cannot remove the many impurities contained in Spiritual Medicine. The increase in impurities and the clashes of medicinal properties can cause alchemy to fail. Even if alchemy is successful by sheer luck, it would only yield low-quality Spiritual Pills. However, Sect Cultivators have methods to solve this problem by locating a Geothermal Vein and utilizing the power of earth fire to assist in alchemy, naturally solving the problem at hand. This is also one of the crucial reasons why Loose Cultivators rarely become Pill Masters. If there is no help from Geothermal Vein, the success rate of Alchemy can at least decrease by more than half. Of course, if Pill Masters are extremely lucky to acquire Spiritual Fire, it can naturally increase the success rate of alchemy. But obtaining Spiritual Fire is even more difficult than obtaining a geothermal vein. This is a resource that countless Pill Masters desire to possess, once some kind of Spiritual Fire appears, it would be madly scrambled for. The value of Spiritual Fire is incalculable. It is generally acquired by Pill Masters from major sects and will not be left for Loose Cultivators. However, the Five Elements Alchemy Technique that Zhang Cheng obtained was entirely different. This is an alternative Alchemy skill that utilizes the power of the Five Elements between heaven and earth for alchemy. Even without Spiritual Fire or the aid of a Geothermal Vein, it can refine pills, eliminate impurities in Spiritual Medicine. After all, there are numerous Spiritual Medicines between heaven and earth with complex properties, and if one were to refine them using only flames, many Spiritual Medicines would not be suitable. Even Pill Masters who possess the Spiritual Fire may be unable to concoct certain special kinds of pills. The Five Elements Alchemy Technique, however, is different. Once this cultivation technique is successful, one could utilize the elemental energies of the five elements between heaven and earth to refine Spiritual Medicine, melt it, and then make top-grade pills. Because the power of the Five Elements includes all, regardless of the properties of the Spiritual Medicine, one can use the power of the Five Elements to refine and purify medicinal properties, making it a universal alchemy skill. "This skill is too hard." Upon perceiving the information of this skill, Zhou Sui just felt like his head was about to explode, much like a student with poor grades looking at advanced mathematics, causing his scalp to tingle with numbness. This is even more difficult than mastering the Phantasma Transformation skill. Because, to learn this skill, one must be proficient with the elemental powers of the Five Elements of heaven and earth, and they need to master them perfectly. Ordinary cultivators find it extremely difficult to master just one kind of elemental power, let alone mastering five types at the same time. Even further, they need to combine the powers of these five elements, to reach a stage of ceaseless vitality, and the state where the Five Elements Unite. Just at the stage of a beginner, many people would have already found it extremely difficult. When Pill Master Zhang Cheng first acquired this skill, he was overjoyed, feeling he had struck gold, and was sure he would rise to become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator or even a Golden Core Master in the future. But, after cultivating it for thirty years and simply managing to become a beginner in this skill, he fell into despair. According to his aptitude, even if he practiced for a few more decades, he would not be able to cultivate this skill to a proficient level. Of course, even as a beginner in this skill, it still managed to promote him to the level of a middle-grade Pill Master. This is a level that has surpassed countless Loose Cultivators. It goes without saying that this alchemy skill must have come from the hands of some Alchemy Grandmaster. "It seems that the aid of a Book Worm is still necessary." Zhou Sui immediately gave up on understanding it himself and decided to use the power of Gu Insects instead. His comprehension ability was merely that of an ordinary person and he simply could not understand such a profound skill. To force it now would just end up being a waste of time. Chapter 56 - 56: Successfully Refining Middle Grade Pills, Genius Pill Master_1 Rumble~~ With this thought in mind, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate and immediately utilized the power of Book Worm. Suddenly, a mysterious grey energy flow seeped into the deepest crevices of his soul, causing his body to tremble violently. In an instant, he felt as if his comprehension ability was enhanced manifold, similar to a common man evolving into a prodigy. The knowledge which seemed incredibly difficult before, seemed much simpler now. "So that''s how it is." Zhou Sui delved into the mysteries of the Five Elements Alchemy Technique. The technique which originally seemed incredibly complex was now dissected and understood with ease, as simple as one plus one equals two. He manipulated the powers of the five elements such as gold, wood, water, fire, and earth with ease in his hands. Five Elements Alchemy Technique completion 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%... For an ordinary cultivator like Zhang Cheng, a technique that one could only master after decades of cultivation, was simple for Zhou Sui. He could not only grasp it easily but also continue to improve on it. This difference separates the genius from the ordinary. A genius could learn a thing just by casting a glance, while an ordinary man could spend ten years without being able to vaguely comprehend it. Sometimes, the gap between individuals is even greater than that between a human and a dog. Under the reinforcement of Book Worm power, Zhou Sui turned into an extraordinarily talented genius. ........ Another day passed. After a day of deliberation, coupled with the assistance of the Book Worm, Zhou Sui''s grasp of the Five Elements Alchemy Technique surpassed that of Zhang Cheng, and he had advanced towards proficiency with this alchemy technique. And it was just the beginning. With constant practice, he would one day master this technique, if not attain great achievement. Of course, this would require a considerable amount of time. It''s not something to be achieved overnight. "Maybe I could give alchemy a try." Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, an idea crossing his mind; he wanted to attempt alchemy. After all, he was already prepared for alchemy, possessing a pill furnace and having obtained spiritual medicine. If Zhang Cheng could become a mid-grade Pill Master, he believed he could too. Actually, from a theoretical perspective, he was already a mid-grade Pill Master, the only thing he lacked was practical experience. With this in mind, he brought out his top-tier pill furnace and added the spiritual medicine in it without hesitation. Swish~~~ At this moment, he invoked the skill, employing the power of the Five Elements Alchemy Technique; the power of the five elements - gold, wood, water, fire, and earth immediately gushed forth, enveloping the spiritual medicine. All impurities in the spiritual medicine were expelled, leaving behind pure herbal essence. This essence then transformed into pure spiritual liquids. "Interesting." Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up with excitement. His divine sense, equivalent to a Foundation Establishment cultivator''s, spread out, permeating the spiritual liquid, thereby discerning its traits. Now he understood why Foundation Establishment cultivators were much more superior to Qi Cultivation Stage alchemists, it was all about divine sense. A powerful divine sense could easily detect the remaining impurities in the spiritual medicine. At the same time, it could control the proportional distribution of spiritual liquid derived from different spiritual medicine. Therefore, the spiritual liquids from different spiritual medicine perfectly merged together. This was something a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator couldn''t achieve; only a Foundation Establishment cultivator could. Boom~~~ At this moment, under the modulation of the Five Elements Alchemy Technique, multitudes of spiritual liquids converged according to different proportions. After an unknown period of time passed, the spiritual liquids solidified and blended together. Pills the size of glass beads instantaneously emerged in the pill furnace. The overwhelming medicinal fragrance wafted through the air, tantalizingly pleasant, even spreading across the entire courtyard. "Success, I have successfully manufactured the Grass Return Pill." Seeing that he had refined thirteen Grass Return Pills in just one go, Zhou Sui felt absolutely thrilled. These round pills contained a large amount of medicinal power, even purer than the Grass Return Pills available in the market. "Dear, what happened? Why is there such a strong scent?" At this time, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan, who were cooking in the kitchen, also smelled this fragrant scent for the first time and curiously approached the quiet room. "Haha, I have successfully refined the pills." Zhou Sui opened the door, laughing heartily, showcasing his alchemy achievements to the three women. "What? Isn''t that a Middle Grade Grass Return Pill? Did you become a Middle Grade Alchemist, dear?" Seeing the pill inside the pill furnace, Ji Bingyu was greatly surprised. In fact, it''s very simple to evaluate an Alchemist''s level ¡ª it is determined by the highest level of the pill he can refine; plain and straightforward. Since Zhou Sui was able to refine a Mid-First-grade pill, it means he is a Middle Grade Alchemist; there is no doubt about it. "Exactly, I just tried it out, and I can already refine Middle-grade Pills." Zhou Sui smiled slightly. Although he had absorbed the Alchemy Heritage of a tier-one Alchemist with the help of the Book Worm, theoretically perfect, he had never put it into practice and was unsure of his true skill level. But now things were different, he was able to refine a Middle-grade Pill using his own power, without relying on the power of Earth Fire or the assistance of a Spiritual Fire. This signifies that he has truly become a Middle Grade Alchemist. Of course, all this was aided by the Five Elements Alchemy Technique. Without this technique, his alchemy would not have been so successful. "Dear, you are really amazing. Even though it''s just your first attempt at alchemy, you were able to refine a Middle-grade Pill. Even the talent of those alchemy grandmasters might not be as impressive." Mu Ziyi was also stunned. She was very aware of her lover''s alchemy skills previously. He had just purchased the Alchemist heritage and knew nothing about alchemy before. But now, without any instructions and just by fiddling around on his own, he was able to successfully refine a Middle-grade Pill. Such a feat was unheard of and unprecedented. Without a doubt, this level of alchemy talent simply shook the ancient and shined in the present, beyond imagination. "No, no, no, I''m still far from there. Let''s wait till I can refine a Foundation Pill first." "I mentioned it before, even if I cannot buy a Foundation Pill at the auction, if I have enough Spiritual Medicine Materials, I can refine one myself with my own power." Zhou Sui stood with his hands behind his back, full of confidence. He couldn''t help it. The reason for his comprehension and achievement in alchemy was all because of the Book Worm. He couldn''t be anything but confident. "This!" With her beautiful, watery eyes, Xia Jingyan was pleasantly surprised. She had previously thought this man was just boasting. After all, a loose cultivator without a master dreaming of refining a Foundation Pill ¡ª isn''t this just a pipe dream? An absolutely impossible task. However, this man in front of her has fulfilled all his boisterous claims right before her eyes. This wasn''t boasting; this was quite simply legendary. The look in her eyes softened more and more as she gazed at Zhou Sui. Ji Bingyu''s pretty face turned crimson, her beautiful eyes looked at Zhou Sui affectionately, seemingly drunk. Suddenly, she hugged Zhou Sui around his waist. She wanted to sleep with this future Alchemy Grandmaster. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What?! Seeing this, Zhou Sui was stunned. He felt aggrieved, this woman was at it again. Did she have no regard for him? Just because her cultivation was higher, she bullies him over and over again. Who exactly is supposed to be the delicate wife in this relationship? Is he supposed to have no face? However, faced with a Qi Cultivation nineth Layer partner, he was helpless and unable to resist. .... Chapter 57 - 57: Promotion to Seventh Grade Spiritual Root, Aptitude Enhancement_1 Having become a Mid-First-grade Pill Master and displaying exceptional talent in alchemy, his feelings of enthusiasm and excitement had grown even stronger. After all, what wife or concubine wouldn''t desire her husband to reach extraordinary heights? The talent Zhou Sui demonstrated made clear his immeasurable future potential. Zhou Sui turned so white in the face. Seeing the two charming wives leaning against him and another beautiful woman eagerly watching him from the next room, he couldn''t help but feel his life might be cut short. Sometimes, it''s not a good thing to be overly demanded by wives and concubines. Everyone needs some rest, right? "Huh?!" At that moment, something stirred within Zhou Sui. He sensed a mysterious energy coming from the Obsession Gu, which instantly merged with his body. He felt as if his body underwent drastic changes. Seventh Grade Spiritual Root! In this instant, Zhou Sui immediately understood what had happened. After this period of intense cultivation, his spiritual root had finally progressed from the eight-stage field to the seventh grade level. Even though he was still at a lower grade of Spiritual Root, he''s now at the pinnacle of this level. Simply put, he was equivalent to a genius among loose cultivators. Of course, only those with a Sixth Stage Spiritual Root or above, reaching the Mid Grade Spirit Root, are eligible to become a disciple of a sect. Compared with those sect disciples, his talent as a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root was nothing particularly noteworthy. But compared to his original Ninth Grade Spiritual Root, his level of ascension was unknown. "Is this the Seventh Grade Spiritual Root?" Zhou Sui was elated. He willed himself to activate the Insect God Sutra. He found that his sacrament of nature''s spiritual energy at this moment had become more acute, and each time he breathed in and out, he could take in more spiritual energy. Compared to before, his cultivation efficiency had increased by at least a third. Even his comprehending ability had improved significantly. Even without the aid of the Book Worm, his current understanding was enough to comprehend ordinary spells and cultivation techniques. This was the strength of the Seventh Grade Spiritual Root, deemed a genius among loose cultivators. Truthfully, although the efficiency increased by only a third, when accumulated over time, it became quite astonishing. A cultivator with a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root and a cultivator with an Eighth Stage Spiritual Root, if both of them had cultivated for decades, the former would have probably reached the Late Qi Cultivation stage. But the latter, with an Eighth-grade Spiritual Root, could never breakthrough and could only remain at the Qi Cultivation midway stage. This is the gap in talent of the Spiritual Root. A single step difference could lead to continuous discrepancy, ultimately resulting in an insurmountable gap. "Those with a Seventh-grade Spiritual Root can also advance to the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer. Sadly when they finally achieve this level, they are generally septuagenarians with no hope of Foundation Establishment." Zhou Sui sighed. He knew that, among the loose cultivators, there were many with a Seventh-grade Spiritual Root. If they followed the routine cultivation process, they too could become cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer in the future. The problem is, cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Stage must establish their foundation before they reach sixty years old if they are to have any hope of Foundation Establishment. If they surpass sixty years old, there is basically no hope. The probability of success wouldn''t exceed 0.1%. The older one becomes, the more remote the hope. Of course, it''s not to say that success is absolutely impossible. The probability just significantly decreases. Even if one does succeed, they must definitely have experienced some special circumstances. This is why sects generally only recruit cultivators with a Mid Grade Spirit Root or above. As for those with lower grade Spirit Roots, sects wouldn''t bother with them as they are deemed to have no future. "Good. If I continue at this rate, my Spiritual Root could advance to the Sixth Stage Spiritual Root." Zhou Sui made a tight fist as he glanced at the virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer (Progress: 45%), Lifespan: 20 (120) years] [Aptitude: Seventh Grade Spiritual Root (1%)] [Swordsmanship: First-grade Superior (75%)] [Rune: First-grade Superior (35%)] [Seventh-Order formation: Mid-First-grade (35%)] [Pill Master: Mid-First-grade (45%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Proficient (65%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Skilled (5%)]] [Fireball Technique: Minor Accomplishment (95%), Wind Blade Art: Novice, Golden Light skill: Novice, Ice Frost skill: Novice, Spring Wind Rain skill: Novice, Lightning Summoning skill: Novice...] Apparently, compared to before, his cultivation had improved significantly. Of course, the most important aspect was the elevation of his Spiritual Root Aptitude. This was something that no amount of Pills and Spirit Medicine could accomplish. It is said there indeed exists a Spiritual Medicine in the Cultivation World that can promote one''s Spiritual Root. However, it is a treasure even Golden Core Masters covet and far beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although the Obsession Gu does not possess much fighting power, its auxiliary effect is incredibly extraordinary, incomparable to any top Grade Spirit Medicine. "After obtaining a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root Rank, the efficiency of my cultivation must have increased." Zhou Sui was very excited. He still wanted to raise his cultivation to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer and formally advance into the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation before the war arrives. In doing so, his safety would be greatly assured. ... In the afternoon, Zhou Sui sat at home calmly, using the power of the Book Worm to enhance his understanding of alchemy knowledge. During this period, his Alchemist Cultivation was also continuously improving. It was at this moment that his neighbor, Xu Tianze, came to visit. "Fellow cultivator Xu, what brings you here?" Although Zhou Sui was on guard around this mysterious neighbor, with no actions stirred from his side, he couldn''t do anything to him. The word would spread around, and his reputation wouldn''t look too good then. "Well, fellow cultivator Zhou, here''s the thing, I recently discovered a previous cultivator''s Foundation Establishment cave dwelling in the Yunwu Mountain Range." Xu Tianze said with a smile, "Regrettably, this cave dwelling is guarded by a Second Stage array formation. I alone can''t break this formation. Therefore, I would like to invite you, fellow cultivator, to join me in this effort. If we succeed in breaching this Second Stage formation, we are certain to gain tremendous yield. There might even be Foundation Establishment spirit objects inside that could help us achieve our Foundation Establishment." His tone was somewhat bewitching, as he tried to lure Zhou Sui into venturing out into the wilderness to explore the ancient site. In fact, many cultivators often engage in this sort of activity. If they were lucky, they could unexpectedly discover cave dwellings left behind by previous cultivators, thereby obtaining their lifetimes of wealth and inheritance. Zhang Cheng, the alchemist of the old times, had done this. His luck was so good that he obtained an alchemical heritage, leading to the beginning of his rise. Hence, many loose cultivators remained immersed in searching for these ancient dwelling sites, hoping to strike it rich overnight. Regrettably, there were few who succeeded, while many died inside the ancient dwelling sites. These cultivators either died in the prohibition array within the dwelling sites or in the violent infighting among their companions. In short, exploring an ancient dwelling site was a gambit with nine chances of death against one of survival. The parents of Zhou Sui''s previous incarnation died due to this. Chapter 58 - 58: Inviting to explore the relic cave, murder, arson, and gold belt_1 "Explore the ruins of the cave?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes, looking at his neighbor Xu Tianze: "Brother Xu, I am just a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer. How could I have the qualifications to explore the cave with you? You must think too highly of me." He was using the Phantasma Transformation skill, which gave the illusion of being at the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer to the outside world. Given the esoteric nature of his cultivation technique, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator would not be able to discover his true strength. "Brother Zhou, you''re being too modest. Although your current cultivation is at the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer, given time, you''ll certainly reach Foundation Establishment. For now, you are just like a dragon playing in shallow waters." Xu Tianze complimented: "According to your present strength, exploring the Foundation Establishment cave would indeed be challenging. However, you have two extraordinary companions, both at the Qi Cultivation nineth Layer, who certainly possess the capability. Of course, I have also invited others apart from you. If everyone agrees, this expedition would, without a doubt, be successful." He indicated that he was looking at Zhou Sui''s companions'' strength, who were in the Late Qi Cultivation stage. "I see. Thank you for your kind intentions, Brother Xu, but we are not very interested in exploring the ruins of the cave. You might have to look elsewhere." Zhou Sui declined flatly. It did not matter to him whether the invitation was out of goodwill or ill will. Even if it was out of goodwill, he would still decline. After all, he was not short of resources or cultivation techniques now, only time. Why would he foolishly venture outdoors? No one knew what dangers might lurk in the Foundation Establishment cave. One misstep could lead to death, and years of cultivation would be lost in an instant. Over the years, countless cultivators had explored the ruins of the caves. However, how many of them had actually gained anything? The success rate was just too low." "Brother Zhou, don''t reject it just yet. This time the exploration of the ruins is not as risky as you might think. I have prepared several top-grade talismans for this operation, and I will give them to everyone for free. I believe that with the help of these top-grade talismans, even if we encounter a second-stage beast, we can still escape alive." Xu Tianze pulled out all the stops, declaring that he had prepared a large number of talismans, which would surely guarantee the safety of his companions." "In that case, Brother Xu, do try asking other cultivators. I''m sure they would be more than eager to join. Unfortunately, we can''t enjoy such fortune." Zhou Sui said with an indifferent smile. "All right then, Brother Zhou. Since you''ve decided that way, we''ll have to wait for another opportunity." Seeing Zhou Sui''s firm stance, Xu Tianze acknowledged that insisting would not yield anything, and any more persuasion would seem forceful, which wasn''t suitable for his persona. Thus, he temporarily chose to give up and leave the place." "Husband, why did Brother Xu come here?" Ji Bingyu asked curiously as Zhou Sui returned inside from the door. "He wanted to invite us on an exploration adventure to a Foundation Establishment cave, but I found it too risky and declined his proposal straight away." Zhou Sui spoke gravely, recounting what just happened. "Indeed it is dangerous. Unsolicited help is usually a cover for an evil scheme." Xia Jingyan nodded, firmly agreeing with Zhou Sui''s statement. "Exactly, what can a Foundation Establishment spiritual object amount to? What we desire is the Foundation Pill. Moreover, with the spring auction approaching, we don''t need to take this risk at all." Mu Ziyi also agreed with this point. "Don''t mind him, we should just stay within the city and cultivate peacefully." Xia Chuan dismissed the issue and walked into the quiet room, immersed in comprehending the legacy knowledge of a first-stage Pill Master. He was recently engrossed with the swiftly growing understanding of this knowledge." Time seemed to flow like water in his perception. ... Afar, Xu Tianze returned to his room with a gloomy face. "How did it go? Did that kid agree to join us on the adventure?" A cultivator in black robes inquired. "He has declined." Xu Tianze gritted his teeth. "Just a Qi Cultivation fourth Layer ant dares to reject my invitation repeatedly. It''s absolutely infuriating. If it weren''t for his backing from two female cultivators at the Qi Cultivation nineth Layer, would he dare to talk back and disrespect me like this?" He was absolutely livid. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His previous warm and graceful demeanor was merely a facade. In reality, he was a sinister and ruthless Demonic Path Cultivator who never left his grudges unpaid. If this were in the wilderness and a mere Loose Cultivator at the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer dared to talk back to him like this, Xu Tianze would have already decapitated him. No one would dare disrespect him like this. But this was within Misty Cloud City, forcing him to hold back for now. "He actually refused? Doesn''t he want to obtain the Foundation Establishment spiritual object? Or did he see through something?" A black-robed cultivator squinted his eyes, radiating a dangerous aura. "They probably have not detected our identities. After all, we have been behaving well these past few months without exposing any flaws, so they cannot possibly recognize us. I guess it''s just that the kid is timid as a mouse and doesn''t dare to leave the city." As far as I know, the kid''s parents died during an outdoor adventure. He was left all alone and now he''s probably overly cautious due to his past, not daring to easily leave Misty Cloud City." Xu Tianze took a deep breath to suppress the anger in his heart and began to analyze the situation calmly." "Hmph, how pathetic. I thought he had noticed something. It turns out he''s just a coward." The cultivator in black robes scoffed coldly in disdain. "We cultivators should be brave and diligent. Constantly hiding at home, how can he obtain any opportunity even if one presents itself." He has inferior talent, and he''s not willing to take risks. He''ll always be a low-level cultivator in this life. How can he improve his cultivation? If it weren''t for his association with higher-level forces, he would probably still be trash at the first layer of Qi cultivation." He looked down on people like Zhou Sui. People like this would probably never make it to Foundation Establishment, let alone Late Qi Cultivation. However, by sheer luck, Zhou Sui managed to win the hearts of female cultivators. He was also incredibly jealous of such lucky guys. "So Brother, what should we do now?" Xu Tianze asked. "Forget it. Since the kid is timid, it wouldn''t be good to force an invitation on him. Forcing him might expose our identities." "Anyway, we have invited plenty of Loose Cultivators this time, which should be enough for us to feast on." "As for the kid, he''s living in Misty Cloud City, and we can''t lay a hand on him." "And with three female cultivators at the Late Qi Cultivation alongside him, it would be easy to startle the snake in the grass, so let''s spare his life for now." The black-robed cultivator''s eyes were filled with a cruel light, making one shudder. "Yes, Brother." Xu Tianze was also getting impatient. The saying ''The evil toils for nothing; the benevolent rests with ease'' aptly described them as Demonic Path Cultivators. They often engaged in effortless and deceptive practices such as luring other cultivators and ambushing them in the wilderness." Only in this way could they become overnight millionaires and gather copious cultivation resources." If they had to depend on making talismans, when would they be able to earn enough money to buy a Foundation pill. Chapter 59 - 59: Top-grade Pill Master, Gold Eating Bug Legion_1 March. The long winter finally passed. Ice and snow melted, spring returned to the land, and temperatures rose. However, for many cultivators in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, spring was even more dangerous. This was because countless hibernating beasts would wake up after a winter of starvation, leading to an extreme lack of food and increased aggression. If a cultivator encountered these beasts, they would surely be attacked. So, many beasts would go on a hunt. Every spring, a significant number of cultivators would fall prey to surprise attacks from beasts and lose their lives in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. Of course, for Zhou Sui, who stayed within the safety of Misty Cloud City, these factors were of no concern. This was because he would not venture deep into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. At this moment, within the quiet chamber. "I did it, I refined the Yellow Dragon Pill." Zhou Sui laughed heartily, filled with joy. Seeing the round, yellow pills emerging inside the pill furnace, the entire room was filled with a strong aroma of medicinal pills. After three months of comprehension and pill refining, he was becoming more and more proficient in pill refinement. The Yellow Dragon Pill was a superior quality pill suitable for late Qi cultivation practitioners and was quite valuable. A single Yellow Dragon Pill was worth 500 lower grade spirit stones. Now that he could refine Yellow Dragon Pills, it meant that he had become a superior pill master. This level of prowess as a pill master could make him an honored guest or even a patron in any cultivator''s family. Numerous cultivators would admire him, considering him a highly skilled talent. No matter where he went, he would be highly regarded and command a high price. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui opened his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer (Progress 65%), Life Span: 20 (120) years] [Aptitude: Seventh Grade Spiritual Root (10%)] [Swordsmanship: First-grade Superior (80%)] [Rune: First-grade Superior (55%)] [Seventh-Order Formation: Mid-First-grade (75%)] [Pill Master: First-grade Superior (25%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Proficient (85%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Proficient (25%)] [Fireball Technique: Great Achievement (25%), Wind Blade Art: Skilled, Golden Light skill: Skilled, Ice Frost skill: Skilled, Spring Wind Rain skill: Skilled, Lightning Summoning skill: Skilled...] Without a doubt, in these three months, all his abilities had steadily improved. Aside from his level as a pill master rising to the status of a superior pill master, his training in the Five Elements Alchemy Technique had surpassed the skilled level and reached the proficient level. This progression in the Five Elements Alchemy Technique was the reason he quickly became a superior pill master. The progress of this technique seemed to have also facilitated his understanding of the Five Elements magic techniques. Pretty much all the skills he learned had entered the skilled level, even though he didn''t really practice those spells previously. It felt like he naturally acquired these skills. The only regret was that the Phantasma Transformation skill was still at the proficient level. However, this couldn''t be helped. Once it reached the proficient level, any further improvement would geometrically increase the time and difficulty of comprehension. A regular cultivator would need at least a few decades to see a slight improvement. His current progress was already considered the level of a genius. "This is so fast. I didn''t expect that in just a few months, I would become a superior pill master." Zhou Sui was very emotional. He sensed that from deep in his Sea of Consciousness waves of knowledge about pills were flowing, along with many methods of pill preparation. Before long, he had become a true superlative Pill Master. It should be known that his previous neighbor, Zhang Cheng, had spent decades of time, getting older and older, but still only managing to hover around being a middle-grade Pill Master. This was why it was guessed that in his lifetime there was no hope of becoming a superb Pill Master. But to suddenly become a superb Pill Master in a few months'' time, saying so out loud would scare a lot of people. Of course, all of this was thanks to the help of the Book Worm. Without the power of the Book Worm to help improve enlightenment, his Alchemist Cultivation would not have increased this quickly. "It seems that becoming a second-stage pill master is something that will happen very soon." "However, I still need to obtain the heritage of a second-stage pill master." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. After all, he had only obtained the heritage of a first-stage pill master, not the heritage of a second-stage pill master. But to get the heritage of a second-stage pill master, perhaps he has to go to a sect like the Immortal Mist Sect. No, maybe the Lu family has the heritage of a second-stage pill master. Yet, currently the Lu family is still in its heyday, backed by a Foundation Establishment cultivator, making it hard to obtain the knowledge of second-stage pill master inheritance from them, he certainly wouldn''t foolishly offend the Lu family. "Forget it, there is no need to hurry, there might be other methods." Zhou Sui does not wish to take risks, he''s more inclined to follow the course of events, minimalizing any danger to himself. It goes without saying that over the past few months, Misty Cloud City has been calm, even the fights have decreased significantly and public security has also improved a bit, it almost returns to the state when the Immortal Mist Sect never entered Misty Cloud City. It is unknown whether this is the calm before the storm. In any case, for now, the Ghost Demon Sect has shown no signs of attacking the Immortal Mist Sect, not even traces of demonic path cultivators can be found. This feeling is as if the previous information he received was all fake. However, it is a good thing for him because he doesn''t want chaos in Misty Cloud City. Being able to cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Realm in peace is the best situation. Who wants to be trapped in a war? People in troubled times are worse than dogs. This is not a casual saying, but a well-known truth. "Regardless of whether the Ghost Demon Sect plans to attack Misty Cloud City or not, I need to dig a tunnel and prepare a way out." Zhou Sui clenched his fists. In truth, the one with the most changes in these three months was the Gold Eating Bug. After entering the Red Gold Mine, the Gold Eating Bug began to lay eggs in the mine, eating Red Gold every day. This has allowed its cultivation to experience an exponential growth, reaching the state of First-grade Superior. Originally, these Red Gold mines were the properties of the Immortal Mist Sect, extremely valuable. But now, it has been quietly consumed by the Gold Eating Bug. Perhaps, when the cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect dig their way to the deepest part, they will find to their shock that the Red Gold mine has shrunk noticeably, nowhere as large as they''d imagined. The Red Gold Mine is the best dining room for the Gold Eating Bug. Eat after waking up, sleep after eating. This is the Gold Eating Bug''s best life in the Red Gold Mine. Up until now, the Gold Eating mother bug has already bred two hundred Gold Eating Bugs. They could form a small Gold Eating Bug army, capable of suddenly radiating incredible power. Normal Late Qi Cultivation cultivators, if they encountered the Gold Eating Bug army, would be doomed. "Let''s bring back a hundred Gold Eating Bugs first. With these Gold Eating Bugs, we can definitely dig a tunnel to other places." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He was aware of the Gold Eating Bug''s extremely powerful digging ability. It only takes a few days to dig a underground tunnel tens of kilometers long, like a naturally born tunnel-digging beast. At the same time, they could devour the soil, use it as food. Additionally, he doesn''t need to worry about large amounts of soil appearing during the digging process causing other cultivators to know his plans. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 60 - 60 The Triennial Xuanbao Tower Auction_1 "Dear husband, you actually managed to refine the Yellow Dragon Pill; that''s incredibly impressive." "You are now a top-grade Pill Master." At this moment, seeing Zhou Sui walk out from the meditation chamber, still holding three newly refined pills in his hands, Ji Bingyu was overjoyed. Although she believed her husband would eventually become a top-grade Pill Master, she didn''t expect it to happen so quickly, just a few months. Given more time, perhaps her husband might become a second-stage Pill Master and be able to refine the Foundation Pill. Her heart started to flutter, and her feelings of love for him grew stronger. "I''m far from that. Being a top-grade Pill Master is just the beginning." Zhou Sui waved his hand, speaking with much modesty. "That''s right. Given my husband''s talents, what does being a second-stage Pill Master mean? Perhaps he''ll be able to become a third or fourth-stage Pill Master." Mu Ziyi admired Zhou Sui greatly. She felt that her husband could probably do anything; he was simply omnipotent. "Dear husband, I just made a meal. Would you like to eat?" Ji Bingyu asked. "No rush. Compared to the meal, I''d rather eat you." Zhou Sui was in a great mood. He looked at his wives Ji Bingyu and Mu Ziyi, wearing semi-transparent black clothes that revealed their stunning figures. Their every movement was bursting with charm. Although they had been married for a while, they still possessed unique charm. "Oh you, you dirty man." Ji Bingyus'' face turned red. She shot Zhou Sui a look, clearly understanding what he was implying. Hearing this, Mu Ziyi blushed as well, her eyes filled with shyness. Xia Jingyan, off to the side, spat, revealing a mix of envy and embarrassment. After all, her relationship with this man was immoral and secretive. She couldn''t let her sister know she had slept with her brother-in-law. Without a backward glance, she walked back to her room, out of sight, out of mind. However, she was planning to tease this man later so much that he''d be crawling out of her room. Soon, to celebrate becoming a top-grade Pill Master, the trio shared three lovely moments. Not until nightfall did they wrap up their celebration. "My dear, do you remember our neighbor Xu Tianze?" Ji Bingyu, lying on Zhou Sui''s body, lazily mentioned their neighbour Xu Tianze. "Oh, what about him? Didn''t he invite a bunch of Loose Cultivators to explore ancient ruins?" Zhou Sui recalled this mysterious neighbour Xu Tianze. He had always been wary of this mysterious neighbour. "They''ve returned recently, and apparently, they found a Foundation Establishment cave. They''ve gained a lot of treasures too. A number of Cultivators died though. They''re now celebrating." "I heard many Loose Cultivators are regretting their decision to refuse Xu Tianze''s invitation. They feel they could''ve struck it rich instead of burning with envy now." "They actually came back alive? And with significant gains?" Zhou Sui was surprised. He didn''t expect such a thing to happen. He thought many Cultivators were likely to die on such an expedition, but they all returned safely. Regardless, this had nothing to do with him. He wouldn''t let envy cloud his judgment. Even if given another chance, he wouldn''t participate in such an activity. It was like gambling. Even if one got lucky once, the end result of gambling was always bankruptcy. No gambler ended up well-off. "That''s correct. Apparently, Xu Tianze is planning a second expedition. Many Cultivators are eagerly signing up. He even approached me and said I might be able to get a Foundation Establishment spiritual item." Ji Bingyu said, "Don''t pay him any mind." Zhou Sui waved his hand dismissively, "In three days, Misty Cloud City''s triennial large-scale auction will take place. Perhaps we can purchase a Foundation Pill then. You would be able to make a breakthrough and ascend to the level of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Taking unnecessary risks is pointless." He didn''t take Xu Tianze''s advice seriously. "Mm, I was thinking the same thing, so I turned him down on the spot. He didn''t persist either." Ji Bingyu agreed wholeheartedly. She had absolutely no intention of venturing outside the city for some risky adventure. When she was still a loose cultivator, she often took risks and hunted monsters simply because she had no other way to earn Spirit Stones. So she had no choice but to embrace this dangerous and bloody lifestyle. But that''s not the case now. The sale of spiritual wine is incredibly booming, allowing her to earn a great amount of Spirit Stones every month. Why would she want to mingle with those who risk their lives for a trivial cause? Even if she succeeded, there''s no guarantee that the gain would be substantial. If she failed, that would mean losing everything, even her life. If one has hair, who would willingly become bald? Those loose cultivators took risks out of despair. They lack skills and only knew how to fight and kill. Without hunting monsters or taking risks, where could they find resources for their cultivation? "My dear, I heard that this auction is going to be a big event, and Xuanbao Tower is hosting it." S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mu Ziyi continued, "This auction isn''t just selling Foundation Pills. There will also be Anti-aging Elixirs, Foundation Establishment spiritual items, top-grade magic weapons, and more. Many late Qi Cultivators and even Foundation Establishment Cultivators will participate." Xuanbao Tower?" Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui blinked. It was the first time he had heard of this organization. "My dear, don''t underestimate this chamber of commerce." Ji Bingyu voiced gravely, "It''s said that the chamber of commerce is backed by several Golden Core Masters, at least five or six. Even sects such as the Immortal Mist Sect and Ghost Demon Sect have to give Xuanbao Tower due respect." This chamber of commerce''s establishments are spread throughout all major Cultivator cities. Wherever there''s a Cultivator city, there will be a branch of Xuanbao Tower. Its power is undeniably substantial." Of course, this chamber of commerce also collects treasures from all over, frequently holding large-scale auctions that attract many Cultivators. Sometimes, even Golden Core Masters are drawn in." She briefly described the background of Xuanbao Tower, undoubtedly a behemoth-like organization. The extent of their power and strength could possibly surpass even the Immortal Mist Sect. Even during the prime of the Ji family, they purchased treasures from Xuanbao Tower and treated the Tower with great respect. Naturally, the strength of a chamber of commerce that can gather and protect so many treasures is self-evident. If they didn''t have enough strength, they would have been looted clean a long time ago. The world of cultivation is far from peaceful. Everything is dictated by strength. "So, does that mean we have a high chance of purchasing a Foundation Pill this time?" Zhou Sui clenched his fist in excitement. "Not necessarily. After all, some Foundation Establishment Cultivators are also attracted to this event. If they decide to get in on the action, it might not be our turn." Ji Bingyu shook her head. Sometimes, a grand scale auction could also be a disadvantage for ordinary Cultivators. It implies that many treasures would indeed be targeted by powerful Cultivators, leaving no opportunity for the ordinary ones. "No matter what, we must at least give it a try." Zhou Sui declared solemnly. Because this was their only channel to procure a Foundation Pill. If they missed this chance, who knows when the next one would come. Chapter 61 - 61 Is this kid not a pretty boy?_1 Three days later. A large flying boat arrived at Misty Cloud City, this was a flying boat belonging to Xuanbao Tower. A large number of cultivators from Xuanbao Tower disembarked from the flying boat, quickly taking over the biggest auction site in Misty Cloud City. Upon hearing this news, many Loose Cultivators, family cultivators, and disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect, all flocked to the scene. It could be said that Misty Cloud City was unprecedentedly bustling these past few days. Although not all cultivators could participate in Xuanbao Tower''s auction, the gathering of so many cultivators would bring a large amount of cultivation resources. The needs of various cultivators are not the same, so private transactions would also take place. Even many cultivators set up stalls in Misty Cloud City, selling treasures they didn''t need, to get the resources they did need. Of course, Zhou Sui and his three companions took this opportunity to sell a large amount of Grade One Spiritual Wine, earning a whopping two hundred thousand lower grade spirit stones, equivalent to two thousand middle grade spirit stones. This was an astonishing amount. Even a small cultivator family did not have this much liquidity. "Husband, we now have over four thousand middle grade spiritual stones. The normal price of a foundation establishment pill is about one hundred thousand lower grade spirit stones, which is about one thousand middle grade spiritual stones. If we are lucky, we may be able to buy a foundation establishment pill." Ji Bingyu was very excited. On a normal day, selling so much spiritual wine would take at least several months, or even a year. After all, selling a large amount of spiritual wine would easily attract the attention of other cultivators'' families. This would bring unnecessary trouble. But now, because a large number of cultivators have gathered in Misty Cloud City, all coming in from different places, it was a mixed bag. Even if they sold a large amount of goods here, other people wouldn''t be able to detect it. What''s more, the attention of those cultivator families is primarily on this Xuanbao Tower auction. "We heard that in order to enter Xuanbao Tower''s auction, we need a quota, Yu''er, did you get the quota?" Zhou Sui asked. "Of course" Upon hearing this, Ji Bingyu nodded, "For ordinary cultivators it would be very difficult to get an auction quota, but as a Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivator, it was simple to get an auction quota. After all, Xuanbao Tower is just here to do business, they wouldn''t turn away any valuable customers" "In that case, let''s go check-out the auction." Zhou Sui said. He was very interested in this auction, he might be able to bid for the treasures he desired. Of course, another reason was that the arrival of Xuanbao Tower in Misty Cloud City has significantly improved the city''s security. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Immortal Mist Sect has made great efforts to ensure that the auction proceeds smoothly, deploying a large number of disciples to maintain the city''s security. Even the murderous robbers dare not make trouble during this period, losing face for the Immortal Mist Sect. So even if he went out, and strolled around the city, he didn''t have to worry about his own safety. More importantly, he is now a Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer cultivator, possessing greatly increased power. Unless a Foundation Establishment cultivator takes action, others can''t take his life. ?????? An hour later. Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi and Xia Jingyan set off from their home, walking towards the auction venue. At this moment, the auction venue was already crowded with people, a large number of cultivators had assembled. And they were all at least Late Qi Cultivation cultivators. You could even see many cultivators dressed in Immortal Mist Sect uniforms, all of them full of pride, looking down on others. They were obviously disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect. Nonetheless, even these arrogant disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect didn''t dare to misbehave in front of Xuanbao Tower. He could feel the powerful auras emanating from the auction venue from time to time. Clearly, more than one Foundation Establishment Cultivator was guarding here. However, this also showcased Xuanbao Tower''s wealth and robust strength, as they could bring out many Foundation Establishment Cultivators just to protect an auction. "Zhou, you''re here to participate in the auction as well." At this moment, a familiar figure approached from afar. It was Zhao, the boss of Pill Medicine Pavilion, he instantly recognized Zhou Sui and others from afar. "Zhao, I''m just here accompanying the prince to read and see the world, there''s no way I can afford the things on auction." "Yu''er, Purple Yan, Jingyan, greet Boss Zhao. He''s an old acquaintance of mine who has helped me a lot in the past, let me introduce you to him." Zhou Sui gave a faint smile, indicating that he was just here to watch the commotion with his companions. As for bidding for treasures or anything, he hadn''t even thought about it. "Hello, Boss Zhao." Hearing this, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi and Xia Jingyan all greeted politely. What?! Upon hearing this polite voice, and seeing the three beautiful cultivators beside Zhou Sui, Zhao''s mouth twitched and his jaw nearly dropped in shock. Damn, is this real or am I hallucinating? Is this too ridiculous? Three late Qi Cultivation female cultivators, two of whom were powerful Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivators, were greeting him so politely? When did late Qi Cultivation cultivators start being so polite? To be frank, he was just a Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivator. On a normal day, if he encountered three female cultivators of the eighth or ninth Qi Cultivation layer, he would have to respectfully call them ''senior''. In the world of cultivation, age doesn''t matter, cultivation does. The one with a higher cultivation level is the senior, the one with a lower level is the junior. Those with weak strength essentially have no rights. No matter how old they are, this is the case. "No, no, no, you''re too polite I can''t accept such formality." With a crimson face, Zhao bowed repeatedly, stating that Zhou Sui was too polite. As an old man, he couldn''t deal with such great respect from three female cultivators of the eighth and ninth Qi Cultivation layers. If they resented him, he wouldn''t be able to deal with it. Honestly, he had lived dozens of years, and this was the first time he had witnessed such a scene. He initially thought that Zhou Sui had been fancied by a late Qi Cultivation female cultivator, becoming her captive. Perhaps he is being tormented day and night by this abnormal female cultivator, with whips, candles and all. Even being shouted at day and night. This female cultivator must be obese, ugly and abnormal. However, for a cultivator at the bottom of the Qi Cultivation layer, being under the protection of a late Qi Cultivation female cultivator was good. Though it might involve some humiliation, it was better than being killed by robbers and becoming the dead under the swords of the Demonic Path cultivators. But now, this beautiful female cultivator was not only remarkably beautiful with a killer figure but also was utterly obedient to Zhou Sui. It was as if this beautiful female cultivator was already Zhou Sui''s wife, very gentle and cute. No, even a concubine couldn''t be this well-mannered and obedient, right? He was now a bit puzzled, was Zhou Sui still a kept man? Or a son-in-law? When did the kept men become so powerful, daring to order their ''sugar mommas'' around, wagging their chin, and rolling their eyes? Chapter 62 - 62: Are These Three Female Cultivators Blind?! _1 "No, not at all, Mr. Zhao is my elder, and they are my companions on the path of cultivation. Naturally, they are also Mr. Zhao''s juniors. Nothing is wrong with saying hello; let''s not mix up our relationships." Zhou Sui waved his hands, forthrightly. What?! Hearing this, Mr. Zhao could not help but shudder, looking at Ji Bingyu and the other two cultivators in the late Qi cultivation stage with a bit of fear. He worried that they might take offense at his words and turn against him. However, seeing the three stunning cultivators obediently following Zhou Sui without showing any anger, he was relieved. Still, a tide of envy surged in him. Damn it, is there any justice in this world?! How on earth did this kid win the hearts of these beautiful cultivators?! No, it was not one, but three cultivators. Are you kidding me, were those three female cultivators blind? How could they be attracted to such a pretty boy? Even though Zhou Sui was someone Mr. Zhao watched grow up, he couldn''t accept it. The kid''s Spiritual Root Aptitude was just average without any promising future in cultivation, but he was so good at charming girls?! Especially thinking of his domineering and jealous wife at home who not only forbade him from taking a concubine but also ordered him around and penalized him, making him kneel on command, his heart was half frozen. Why was there such a big gap between people? We are all men, what made this brat so awesome? What on earth did Zhou Sui''s father teach him? It was unbelievable that this guy was so good at being a gigolo. Was there any justice left?! He felt unfamiliar with Zhou Sui, as he looked at him with new eyes. He used to pity this kid and thought he had bad luck. Now, he wanted to slap himself. Who was the unfortunate one now? "Master, it''s time for the auction." At this moment, Ji Bingyu reminded. "Oh, my apologies, Mr. Zhao. The auction is about to start, so we''ll leave first." Zhou Sui said. "It''s okay, you go ahead, I''ll come later." Mr. Zhao immediately replied. "Alright, we''ll meet again after the auction." Having said this, Zhou Sui led Ji Bingyu and the others into the auction venue. ...... Watching the figures of Zhou Sui and others leaving, those shop assistants following Mr. Zhao were also stunned, their faces showing disbelief. They didn''t dare to believe what they had just witnessed. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Boss, what''s the deal with that kid? Didn''t you say that he was kept by a sadistic female cultivator who was tormenting him day and night, making him wish he was dead? Why does it look like the three rich female cultivators are so docile to him? Who''s keeping who here?" A shop assistant couldn''t believe it. "Yeah, it seems like this brat has completely won over these three rich ladies. They are completely obedient to him. If he tells them to go east, they definitely won''t dare to go west." "That''s absurd. On what grounds? And what do these three rich ladies see in this brat?" "I heard that this brat was just a cultivator at the first layer of Qi cultivation. He was bound to die in Misty Cloud City. After being taken in by three rich ladies, his cultivation has soared, and now he is at the fourth layer of Qi cultivation." "Damn it, it''s too unfair! How many Spiritual Medicines did these three rich women stuff this pretty boy with to enhance his cultivation?" "Oh, I can handle the whip and the candle too. Why didn''t they choose me? What''s so special about this brat?" "He''s a fraud, all of it! Sooner or later, this brat will have his balls cut off by these three female cultivators, just wait and see." "Yes, good things don''t just fall from the sky. Sooner or later, these three female demons will drain him dry and only leave his bones." "Kid, please come to your senses. These three female demons are toying with you, they aren''t truly in love." The shop assistants were all green with envy. They felt their mentality collapsing. They didn''t consider themselves ugly, and they also possessed Eight Stage Spiritual Root. Compared to that brat, they definitely had advantages. Why did these three rich female cultivators like that brat but not them? It was as if the heavens were blind. Mr. Zhao was also green with envy. This brat had his parents looking after him when he was young. After he grew up, he still had partners protecting him. His life was too good; he seemed born to enjoy blessings. But everyone had their own destiny; there was no comparison. ...... At this time, Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan had also entered into the auction venue of Xuanbao Tower. As soon as they entered the auction venue, they were immediately greeted by the maids. "Welcome to our Xuanbao Tower auction, dear guests. You hold a VIP booth invitation, so please follow me." A maid, a Qi cultivation seventh layer cultivator, greeted Zhou Sui and the others with a smile, inviting them to a booth on the second floor. Seeing this, Zhou Sui was secretly surprised. The Xuanbao Tower was indeed mysteriously powerful. Even the waiting maids were cultivators in the late Qi cultivation stage, which was extraordinary. Upon arriving on the second floor, they saw many booths around, which could overlook the auction venue below. "Please rest assured, the guests in the booths are all our VIP guests." "To ensure the safety and privacy of our VIPs, we have set up a Prohibition Array and soundproof barrier in each booth." "You can bid at will, and no one will know the price you bid, nor will anyone know what item you are bidding for." "Our Xuanbao Tower will do our utmost to ensure the safety of every customer." The maid explained the various auction rules of Xuanbao Tower while walking. "Not bad." Zhou Sui nodded in satisfaction. It seemed there was a reason why Xuanbao Tower was doing such a big business. They put customers first, prioritizing safety, which reassured many Loose Cultivators. Naturally, he wasn''t foolish enough to fully trust Xuanbao Tower. The reason why Xuanbao Tower wouldn''t harm its customers was merely because the value of the customers'' treasures was insignificant. They simply didn''t consider it worth their while. Just like a billionaire wouldn''t covet the money in a beggar''s pocket. Shortly after, they entered the booth. It was filled with tea and refreshments. The maid waited on them attentively while they quietly awaited the start of the auction. Indeed, within a few minutes, the seats on the first floor were mostly filled with cultivators. All the booths were occupied by cultivators, emitting powerful auras, with an apparent presence of cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Realm among them. Clang~~ Suddenly, a gong rang out, followed by an elder in a white robe stepping onto the auction platform, his strides strong and his aura overpowering, apparently a cultivator in the early Foundation Establishment Realm. All the Loose Cultivators in Misty Cloud City were surprised, unable to swallow their saliva. They were awe-struck. They didn''t expect Xuanbao Tower to be so extravagant. The host of this auction was a Foundation Establishment cultivator. If it were in the past, a Qi cultivation stage cultivator as a host would''ve sufficed. It wasn''t as ceremonious as now. But this also indicated that this auction was by no means ordinary; the value of the items auctioned would surely be astonishing. Chapter 67 - 67: Red Gold Mine Vein under Attack, Great Chaos is About to Erupt_1 "What does the gentleman want us to do?" Ji Bingyu looked curiously at Zhou Sui. "Even if it is a refuge, we should make our lives better and more comfortable." Zhou Sui smiled slightly. After all, this underground haven was still basically a rough excavation, with dirt everywhere. It was very primitive. Living here was not comfortable. Consequently, he wanted his partners to do some renovations to make this underground haven more comfortable. If war really broke out, they might have to hide in this place for a long time. "Sir, the underground tunnels are still too dark. Although we cultivators can see in the dark, living in darkness for a long time will be uncomfortable." "I suggest buying some Luminous Pearls, so that even underground, it can be as bright as daylight." Ji Bingyu suggested. Although Luminous Pearls were treasures in the secular world and quite expensive, they were merely common ore in the world of cultivation. Other than providing light, they had not many uses. One could buy a bunch of Luminous Pearls with a single Lower Grade Spirit Stone. "Sir, I think we need to buy items like wooden beds, bedding, pots and pans." "Even if we live in an underground refuge, we must still need to wash clothes and cook meals." Mu Ziyi wanted to decorate the refuge just like an ordinary home and wanted to purchase various types of furniture. "Good, we can purchase all of that." Zhou Sui nodded satisfactorily. "But what about the air quality and water supply in the underground haven? Can they support long-term survival?" Xia Jingyan voiced her worries. "These are not problems at all." Zhou Sui laughed, "There''s a second-degree Spirit Vein right underneath us. We just need to arrange a Spirit Gathering Array, and we can use nature''s spiritual energy as our air to breathe underground. Even without the help of a Spirit Vein, we have plenty of Spirit Stones which can be converted into air. As for the water supply, it''s even less of an issue. When we were digging the underground passage, I found many underground water sources. Once we connect them, we''ll have a continuous supply of fresh water." He indicated that these were not problems at all. Air, water, sunshine, they had it all. ""If that''s the case, then I have nothing more to say."" Xia Jingyan nodded. She gazed gently at her man. Indeed, the man she had set her heart on always considered everything thoroughly. If they had children, he would probably be a good father. Thinking of this, her pretty face blushed faintly, as if she saw a far-reaching future. ........ Several days later. The underground haven was thoroughly decorated by Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi. They set up all kinds of living facilities, bought pots, pans, bed sheets, quilts, all sorts of furniture. Even if they moved in now, there wouldn''t be any issues. Of course, it wasn''t time to move in yet. Even if the haven was fully equipped, it was still an underground dwelling and naturally couldn''t compare with the living conditions on the surface. The haven was just a refuge, and unless it was absolutely necessary, it wouldn''t be activated. Meanwhile, Zhou Sui took another Golden Marrow Pill in the quiet chamber. Instantly, the mighty medicinal power was rapidly transformed, quickly penetrating his body, flowing into his channels and augmenting his True Yuan in his Dantian Qi Sea by a geometric progression. The medicinal power of one Golden Marrow Pill could save him months of hard cultivation. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He channeled the Insect God Sutra, and the True Yuan within his body circulated again and again, taking him closer to the peak state of Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. "I''m close. My cultivation level is almost reaching the peak of Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer." After Zhou Sui checked the interface, he found that after taking one Gold Marrow Pill, his cultivation level had reached 95% of the sixth layer of Qi cultivation. He only needed to reach another 5% to break through to Qi cultivation seventh layer. Then, he would be a Late Qi Cultivation cultivator. Thanks to the Xuanbao Tower auction, otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to buy such good pills. His cultivation level wouldn''t have been able to progress this quickly. "In a little while, I''ll be able to try breaking through to Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, feeling very satisfied. The enormous power of True Yuan in his body gave him a great sense of security. No matter how good the refuge was, it couldn''t compare to the security brought by his own cultivation. If he was a Foundation-Building cultivator, or even a Golden Core Master, he wouldn''t need a refuge at all. His own cultivation level alone could crush all evil creatures. Who would dare to harm him then? "Huh?!" At this moment, Zhou Sui''s heart stirred. He sensed some information transmitted from the Gold Eating Bug. After all, there were still hundreds of Gold Eating Bugs in the Red Gold Mine that hadn''t returned. That Red Gold Mine was the food court for the Gold Eating Bugs, they wouldn''t give up such a good place that readily. Instantly, he perceived scenes from the Gold Eating Bug. It seemed like some black robed cultivators had suddenly appeared in the Red Gold Mine and started a massacre on the miners. Fierce battles immediately erupted throughout the mine. As the cultivators on both sides fought, collapses occurred throughout the mine due to the deployment of skills. A lot of rubble fell, followed by clouds of dust. The scenes ended abruptly, as the Gold Eating Bugs sensed the danger and hurriedly burrowed deep into the mine, avoiding any confrontation with these cultivators. After all, they were only there to consume the Red Gold. They had no intention of getting into a conflict with these cultivators. When they encountered unfamiliar cultivators, they avoided them as much as possible. This was also the command Zhou Sui had given them. "Could it be? Has the Red Gold Mine of the Immortal Mist Sect been attacked? Has the Ghost Demon Sect decided to directly confront the Immortal Mist Sect and initiate a full-scale war?" Zhou Sui''s eyes shone with a hint of sharpness. Based on the scenes transmitted from the Gold Eating Bug, the black-robed cultivators were shrouded in an evil, dark aura. Apart from demon cultivators, they could hardly be any other cultivators. Although he hadn''t confirmed whether the Ghost Demon Sect had really gone to war with the Immortal Mist Sect, the fact that the Demon Cultivators had attacked the Red Gold Mine was irrefutable. "Things are about to get chaotic." Zhou Sui instantly felt a sense of urgency wash over him. Although he had anticipated such events, he couldn''t help but feel uptight when they actually happened. No matter how much preparation he made, it was still hard to ensure that unexpected accidents wouldn''t occur. Just as he had predicted. The next day, news of the attack on the Red Gold Mine by demon cultivators reached Misty Cloud City. Most of the Immortal Mist Sect''s cultivators died in the ambush. Many mining cultivators met the same fate. Only a minority of cautious cultivators managed to survive and flee. They hurriedly returned to Misty Cloud City to seek refuge from the calamity. Chapter 64 - 64: Taking the Golden Marrow Pill, Cultivation Increases_1 "So the head of the Lu family has personally come to attend the auction?" "Isn''t that very normal? I heard that the Lu family''s elder is nearing the end of his lifespan, but no new Foundation Establishment has been born yet. If this continues, the Lu family is likely to be in great danger." "No wonder they want to buy this top-quality Foundation Pill, without a new Foundation Establishment, the Lu family is sure to be finished." "Which means, the Lu family is destined to get this Foundation Pill, whoever dares to compete with them is making an enemy of the Lu family." The cultivators present began to discuss amongst themselves. They recognized the head of the Lu family almost immediately. Many cultivators started to back off. After all, the elder of the Lu family was still alive. If they offended the Lu family at this time, they would definitely face retribution from the Lu family, and wouldn''t even know how they died. "Ha, what the hell is the Lu family? Something I''ve never heard of dares to show off in front of me. If you want this top-quality Foundation Pill, let''s compete fairly. I bid 270,000 Lower Grade Spiritual Stones." But at this moment, a disdainful voice came from one of the boxes. What?! Hearing this, the face of the head of the Lu family changed. He didn''t expect someone to dare to disrespect the Lu family in Misty Cloud City. Clearly, the other party must be of considerable status. Otherwise, they wouldn''t dare to speak to him like this. Clearly, if the Lu family wanted to get this top-quality Foundation Pill, they would have to bleed a lot. The problem is, even the Lu family is nothing in front of Xuanbao Tower and dare not cause trouble here. "Good, very good." The face of the head of the Lu family was gloomy, and a terrifying murderous aura permeated from his body. He stared fixedly at the box. But he was still reluctant to give up this top-quality Foundation Pill. Finally, both sides refused to give in. It seemed that they had thoroughly clashed and started to bid crazily. In the end, the price rose to 420,000 lower-grade spiritual stones before the Lu family managed to win it. Even so, this price was still a huge loss for the Lu family - they had to spend a considerable amount of wealth. ...... As for this auction, Zhou Sui did not participate but merely observed the whole process, coldly watching from the sidelines, considering himself a bystander." "My dear, it seems we won''t be able to bid on the Foundation Pill this time, the price is too expensive." Ji Bingyu sighed. She had originally thought that with her current wealth, she should be able to buy a Foundation Pill." Who knew that the competition for the Foundation Pill was so intense this time, exceeding its usual price by more than fourfold." Of course, this includes both the fact that it is a top-quality Foundation Pill and the malicious competition between the bidders." Normally, a hundred thousand lower-grade spiritual stones would be enough to buy one." "It doesn''t matter, it''s still too risky to buy a Foundation Pill at an auction. It''s a good thing we didn''t." Zhou Sui realized that ordinary Loose Cultivators basically had no chance to buy Foundation Pills at auctions." Even if they managed to buy a Foundation Pill, whether they could hold onto it after leaving the auction would be another matter." He could clearly sense the shocking murderous aura from the head of the Lu family." sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If the Lu family couldn''t buy the Foundation Pill this time, it wouldn''t be surprising if they tried to snatch it outright in the wild." In fact, there had been instances of Foundation Pills being snatched. It wasn''t something new." "It seems that it''s better to refine my own Foundation Pills." Zhou Sui clenched his fist." He now felt an even more urgent need to improve his Alchemist Cultivation. It was better to rely on oneself than others." If he could refine a Foundation Pill himself, there would be no need to compete with others at an auction." "My dear, should we continue with the auction?" Ji Bingyu asked. After all, their biggest goal this time was the Foundation Pill. But the Foundation Pill had already been bought by the Lu family, leaving no chance for others." There wasn''t much else that they wanted to buy at the auction." "Let''s go. I have a feeling that something big is going to happen soon. We''d better leave now." Zhou Sui instinctively sensed the tense atmosphere of the auction. Even the Foundation Pill wasn''t the main attraction, reflecting the high standards of this auction." He guessed that the many Foundation Establishment Cultivators at this auction were here for the precious items up for bid." The problem was, he was just a minor Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator. How could he compete with Foundation Establishment Cultivators." "Alright, my dear." Upon hearing this, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan all nodded in agreement." After informing the Xuanbao Tower maid to bring over the pills and Dragon Transforming Ginseng they had won, and settling the bill, Zhou Sui and the rest quickly left the auction." As for what happened at the auction afterwards, it was none of their concern." ...... Half an hour later, Zhou Sui and the others returned home safely." Almost all the cultivators in the city were drawn to the auction. If they weren''t at the auction, they were trading in the market and didn''t pay any attention to Zhou Sui and the others." At that moment, inside a quiet room." "This is the Golden Marrow Pill?" Zhou Sui held up a bottle of pills. These were the Golden Marrow Pills he had bought from the auction. This was a high-grade pill suitable for Late Qi Cultivation cultivators, and it was worth a lot." Although he was only at Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, he practiced the Insect God Sutra, making his True Yuan far more profound than an average Late Qi Cultivation cultivator." You could say taking a pill for Late Qi Cultivation was quite suitable for him." Boom! Without hesitation, he took out a Golden Marrow Pill and swallowed it immediately. The pill quickly transformed into massive medicinal power, becoming pure energy, entered his body, and seeped into every part of him." It was said that the main ingredient of the Golden Marrow Pill was underground spiritual marrow, which was very valuable and contained a large amount of pure energy." A pill refined from underground spiritual marrow had an astonishing amount of medicinal power." Even for Qi Cultivation nineth Layer cultivators, it had significant benefits not to mention:@"%@assistant Chapter 69 - 69: Young Sect Master Leng Yuexi, The Grass on the Wall of the Lu Family_1 At this moment, inside Misty Cloud City was the Lu family''s mansion. A strikingly beautiful woman dressed in a white long skirt was seated in the main seat, her graceful temperament, exquisite figure, and charm that seemed to defy nature itself, made her look like a fairy descended from the Immortal World. She was Leng Yuexi, the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. After being ambushed outside the city, she chose not to go back to the Immortal Mist Sect but instead to return to the Misty Cloud City. Because she knew, on the road back to the Immortal Mist Sect, there would inevitably be an ambush by cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect. It was almost certain death to return. Staying in Misty Cloud City gave her a glimmer of hope. After all, Misty Cloud City''s renowned second stage, top-notch Silver Moon Formation was known for its immense defensive power, strong enough to withstand even a blow from a Golden Core Master, yet its attacking power wasn''t as noteworthy. It was precisely because of this second-stage formation that the Lu family could maintain its foothold in the Cloud Fog Mountains, riddled with demonic beasts. Otherwise, the city would have been destroyed by the frequent beast tides and wouldn''t have stood firm for over a hundred years. "Young Sect Master, those demon cultivators have temporarily retreated. I fear they will not let the matter rest. I wonder when the reinforcements from our sect will arrive. Misty Cloud City probably can''t hold out for too long," Lu Hongran, the elder of the Lu family, asked with a hint of hesitation while sitting in a lower position. "Rest assured, the Sect Master is already aware of this situation and will send reinforcements soon." "Once the Golden Core elders of our Immortal Mist Sect intervene, those minor demon cultivators will undoubtedly be annihilated." "Furthermore, your Lu family will be greatly credited and will rise in status. Perhaps a member of the Lu family might even become an inner sect disciple, or even a true disciple of the Immortal Mist Sect." Leng Yuexi said calmly. She was also very skilled at promising rewards to others, given that she was heavily injured and needed time to heal. She still needed the Lu family to provide protection. "That would be wonderful! We will go through water and tread on fire for the Immortal Mist Sect, dedicating ourselves completely," replied Lu Hongran, unable to hold back his joy. The other elders of the Lu family were also overjoyed. If they could survive the crisis, even if the old patriarch died, the Lu family would rise in status and become a significant family in the Immortal Mist Sect. After all, the female cultivator before their eyes was the future Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect and a future Golden Core Master. Once she takes the throne, they would transform from mere servants to men who can reach for the stars. "Alright, you may leave now. Remember to watch over the formation carefully. Don''t let the demon cultivators break the formation. We must hold out until reinforcements from the sect arrive." Leng Yuexi waved her hand, thus dismissing her guests. "Yes, Young Sect Master." All the senior members of the Lu family filed out, leaving only Leng Yuexi behind. ...... After not too long, this group of Lu family elders entered another quiet chamber. Unlike their previous ecstatic expression, their faces were now solemn, clouded with heavy dread. "Old patriarch, how do you see this matter? Do we side with the Immortal Mist Sect or the Ghost Demon Sect?" a senior member of the Lu family asked. They were cunning veterans, they wouldn''t be easily blinded by the tempting promises made by Leng Yuexi. It was simply because she was the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect and a foundation-building cultivator that they had to show respect and go along with the show. When it comes to role-playing, who could surpass these veteran schemers? "To tell the truth, if one could be a disciple of the Righteous Sect, who would want to be a demon cultivator?" the patriarch of the Lu family, Lu Hongran, stated pensively. Hearing this, the other elders nodded in agreement. Indeed, to become a disciple of the demonic path was like becoming a rat crossing the street - everyone would target you. Moreover, most demon arts skills were about quick advancement. While they conferred great power, there were hardly any chances of becoming a foundation-building cultivator. Only those cultivators with inferior spiritual roots would tread the path of the demonic in their quest for enlightenment. If one had excellent spiritual roots, they usually followed the righteous sect. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So, according to the Ancestor, we should support the Immortal Mist Sect, and defend Leng Yuexi at all costs?!" An elder asked tentatively. "Foolish." The Lu family ancestor, Lu Hongran, scoffed coldly, "Our Lu family is weak. How dare we casually take sides? If we choose the wrong side, it would spell the annihilation of our clan." "Be it the righteous or demonic path, only by surviving do we have the choice. If we are dead, there''s no point in discussing righteousness or demonic. As for the war between the two sects, we can only take it step by step." "I understand the Ancestor''s meaning," The family head of the Lu family came to a realization. "At present, we do not know the outcome between the Immortal Mist Sect and the Ghost Demon Sect, so we can only take it one step at a time. If the Immortal Mist Sect''s power is stronger, naturally we will support Leng Yuexi. If the Ghost Demon Sect is stronger, we would then switch allegiance to them and hand over Leng Yuexi. Only by playing both sides, changing sides like chameleons, can we survive." "Correct." Lu Hongran, the ancestor of the Lu family, nodded in satisfaction. "At least the Lu family has a few smart people who can understand my plans. You must remember that we are not yet in the position to take sides. We can lend our support to the Immortal Mist Sect for now as we can hold up in Misty Cloud City for a minimum of three years." "During these three years, it should be enough for the Ghost Demon Sect and the Immortal Mist Sect to determine the victor. If the Immortal Mist Sect does not come to our aid by then, do not blame our family''s lack of mercy." His eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. "Yes, Ancestor." The cultivators of the Lu family agreed, all nodding in unison. ¡­ A few days later, the interior of Misty Cloud City gradually calmed down. Although the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect outside the city launched attacks on Misty Cloud City from time to time, usually in the morning, noon, and evening, thanks to Misty Cloud City''s second-stage grand formation, the attacks were easily repelled. The cultivators residing inside the city were thus relieved. After all, as long as the demon cultivators could not breach Misty Cloud City, they would remain safe. There were even cultivators with leisure time who stood on the city walls, engaging in verbal fights with the demon cultivators. This naturally infuriated the demon cultivators, who were helpless to respond in kind, deriving some pleasure amidst the hardship. As for Zhou Sui, he was not so idle as he stayed home to cultivate intensively, having consumed a Golden Marrow Pill to enhance his cultivation. Whooosh~~~ Immediately, he perceived the True Yuan within his body increasing at an astonishing speed. The massive medicinal power transformed into the power of True Yuan, continuously circulating throughout his meridians and Dantian Qi Sea. At this moment, he felt the peak of the power of True Yuan inside his body. Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer completion. Undoubtedly, after months of arduous cultivation, Zhou Sui had finally improved his cultivation to the completed stage of the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. "Is this the bottleneck in the midway of Qi Cultivation?" However, at this moment, Zhou Sui startlingly realized that his internal True Yuan seemed to have hit a bottleneck. No matter how he circulated it, it could not increase. To break through this bottleneck required continuous arduous cultivation, perhaps spending several years to constantly challenge and ultimately overcome this bottleneck. Frankly, several years was already considered short. This was due to him possessing the seventh-grade spiritual root. If he had still had the ninth-grade spiritual root, he would need at least twenty years to potentially break through the bottleneck in the midway Qi Cultivation. Chapter 66 - 66: Building an Underground Shelter, Power of the Gold Eating Bug_1 In mid-April, spring was in full bloom. The auction at Xuanbao Tower had come to an end, and the Flying Boat from Xuanbao Tower quickly took off. Many cultivators who had come attracted by the reputation started to leave as well, and the massive Misty Cloud City had become much less crowded. However, some Loose Cultivators were attracted by the environment of Misty Cloud City and decided to settle down there. The huge battle of Foundation Establishment a month ago seemed not to have affected the prosperity of the Misty Cloud City, and it was still bustling with activity. It was as if nothing had ever happened. But Zhou Sui knew that this was nothing more than the calm before the storm. During this month, he had been preparing for the possible turmoil to come. "The Gold Eating Bugs have been digging for almost a month, and they have reached about two to three hundred meters underground," he thought, feeling quite satisfied. The digging capability of a hundred Gold Eating Bugs was quite astonishing. They had consumed a large amount of soil and ore, using it as their food, and had excavated several huge tunnels. His original plan was to dig the tunnels all the way out of Misty Cloud City, reaching deep into the Yunwu Mountains. That way, if chaos were to erupt in Misty Cloud City, he could use this tunnel to reach outside of the city. However, halfway through the digging, he found out that he couldn''t proceed. Because the underground was blocked by a huge array barrier created by invisible mana. If he wanted to dig through and create a passageway to the outside world, he would have to destroy this array barrier. This would surely alert the cultivators of the Misty Cloud City and the Lu Family cultivators, leading to the collapse of the array. Therefore, he had to stop the digging. "The Second Stage Array is indeed formidable, almost flawless. It seems almost impossible to attack from underground," Zhou Sui thought, realizing why the Second Stage array was so formidable. A Foundation Establishment cultivator operating a Second Stage array could even resist an average Golden Core cultivator. If other Foundation Establishment cultivators were to attack, it would be almost impossible to break through, securing a winning position from the very beginning. That''s why, even when the Lu family Archon was on the brink of death, no one dared to provoke him as long as he was in the Misty Cloud City. The entire Misty Cloud City seemed to be enveloped in an invisible spherical barrier. Whether it was from the sky or underground, it was completely integrated with no room for invasion. "Never mind, since I can''t dig a tunnel to the outside world, I''ll just build a temporary refuge underground," Zhou Sui decided to change his plan. So he ordered the hundred Gold Eating Bugs to start digging out a huge underground maze and many tunnels at a depth of about three hundred meters, making the underground tunnels well connected. The Gold Eating Bugs also used metal to reinforce these passages, forming metal walls, preventing any danger of the tunnels collapsing. Because the underground tunnels were a maze, even if someone discovered them, they wouldn''t be able to find the exact location of the underground palace. This was exactly the underground shelter Zhou Sui wanted to create. ...¡­ By the afternoon. Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were invited by Zhou Sui to visit this underground palace. They were completely stunned and couldn''t believe that their husband had spent a month to build such a huge underground facility. It was beyond their imagination. "Husband, how did you manage to do this?" Ji Bingyu asked in surprise. She knew that he had been cultivating day and night and only spent a little time with them. But now, he had created an underground maze quietly. It was unbelievable. "Yeah, you always causing mischief and still had the time to do this?" Xia Jingyan was stunned as well. How did he manage his time? During the day, he was doing Alchemy and cultivating, at night, he was dual cultivation with them and researching on the process of having a child. It was almost 24/7 without rest. But he still had time to dig tunnels and build an underground maze. If he had spent this energy on chasing women, he might have had three thousand ladies in his imperial harem like an emperor. Her expression was weird as she couldn''t figure out how he managed to do this. "Ahem, that''s not the way to talk about it. Of course, I didn''t build it myself. In fact, I''ve trained a group of peculiar bugs called Gold Eating Bugs. They are really good at excavating underground caves," he coughed and started to explain. He waved his hand and a hundred Gold Eating Bugs flew out. They were the size of a fist and had a dark golden color. They exuded a dense, powerful Geng Metal Qi and were invincible. They also had a pair of transparent wings. When they flapped their wings to fly, their speed was astonishing. Their stomachs were like storage bags and could hold a lot. "Husband, you''ve trained such peculiar bugs. You''re really amazing." "But how are you going to feed all these bugs? It must be quite consuming," Mu Ziyi exclaimed with admiration. She automatically ignored why Zhou Sui was able to train Gold Eating Bugs. In her opinion, whatever her husband did was correct, no matter what the reason was. As his Dao companion, she had to trust her man unconditionally. She couldn''t be bothered about where her man got the Gold Eating Bugs from. Now, she was just worried about how to feed these peculiar bugs. "No worries, their main food source is ore and even soil if they are really hungry. No need to prepare anything in particular," Zhou Sui waved his hand casually and said, indicating that the Gold Eating Bugs were easy to keep. If they wanted some good food, they could eat various metal ores. If there were really no metal ores available, they could eat soil. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was probably no Gu Insect easier to keep than them, not needing much thought. "It''s indeed remarkable, but you''re too cautious. You''re worried about a war that hasn''t happened yet, and you''ve dug a shelter three hundred meters underground right in your own backyard," Xia Jingyan twitched her mouth, unsure of what to say. She had seen many cautious cultivators, but she had never seen a cultivator as cautious as this man. Just because of worry, he dug a shelter three hundred meters underground. If word got out, not many people would believe it. "No, no, that''s not how it is. Those who don''t plan for eternity are not fit to plan for the moment; those who don''t see the larger picture are not fit to govern a region," Zhou Sui said solemnly, "Although war may not necessarily happen and Misty Cloud City may not necessarily become the center of chaos, who knows what the future holds? If it happens, it will be too late to regret." "By building this underground shelter, when war really breaks out, we will have a safe place. Even if nothing happens, we haven''t lost anything," Zhou Sui continued. Hearing his words, Xia Jingyan couldn''t help but nod: "You''re right." Maybe that''s why this man, who was a first layer of Qi Cultivation cultivator back then, was able to survive in Misty Cloud City. Being cautious is not a disadvantage; in this world full of crises, it is actually an advantage. Only such a person can go far in the world of cultivation. Chapter 67 - 67: Red Gold Mine Vein under Attack, Great Chaos is About to Erupt_1 "What does the gentleman want us to do?" Ji Bingyu looked curiously at Zhou Sui. "Even if it is a refuge, we should make our lives better and more comfortable." Zhou Sui smiled slightly. After all, this underground haven was still basically a rough excavation, with dirt everywhere. It was very primitive. Living here was not comfortable. Consequently, he wanted his partners to do some renovations to make this underground haven more comfortable. If war really broke out, they might have to hide in this place for a long time. "Sir, the underground tunnels are still too dark. Although we cultivators can see in the dark, living in darkness for a long time will be uncomfortable." "I suggest buying some Luminous Pearls, so that even underground, it can be as bright as daylight." Ji Bingyu suggested. Although Luminous Pearls were treasures in the secular world and quite expensive, they were merely common ore in the world of cultivation. Other than providing light, they had not many uses. One could buy a bunch of Luminous Pearls with a single Lower Grade Spirit Stone. "Sir, I think we need to buy items like wooden beds, bedding, pots and pans." "Even if we live in an underground refuge, we must still need to wash clothes and cook meals." Mu Ziyi wanted to decorate the refuge just like an ordinary home and wanted to purchase various types of furniture. "Good, we can purchase all of that." Zhou Sui nodded satisfactorily. "But what about the air quality and water supply in the underground haven? Can they support long-term survival?" Xia Jingyan voiced her worries. "These are not problems at all." Zhou Sui laughed, "There''s a second-degree Spirit Vein right underneath us. We just need to arrange a Spirit Gathering Array, and we can use nature''s spiritual energy as our air to breathe underground. Even without the help of a Spirit Vein, we have plenty of Spirit Stones which can be converted into air. As for the water supply, it''s even less of an issue. When we were digging the underground passage, I found many underground water sources. Once we connect them, we''ll have a continuous supply of fresh water." He indicated that these were not problems at all. Air, water, sunshine, they had it all. ""If that''s the case, then I have nothing more to say."" Xia Jingyan nodded. She gazed gently at her man. Indeed, the man she had set her heart on always considered everything thoroughly. If they had children, he would probably be a good father. Thinking of this, her pretty face blushed faintly, as if she saw a far-reaching future. ........ Several days later. The underground haven was thoroughly decorated by Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi. They set up all kinds of living facilities, bought pots, pans, bed sheets, quilts, all sorts of furniture. Even if they moved in now, there wouldn''t be any issues. Of course, it wasn''t time to move in yet. Even if the haven was fully equipped, it was still an underground dwelling and naturally couldn''t compare with the living conditions on the surface. The haven was just a refuge, and unless it was absolutely necessary, it wouldn''t be activated. Meanwhile, Zhou Sui took another Golden Marrow Pill in the quiet chamber. Instantly, the mighty medicinal power was rapidly transformed, quickly penetrating his body, flowing into his channels and augmenting his True Yuan in his Dantian Qi Sea by a geometric progression. The medicinal power of one Golden Marrow Pill could save him months of hard cultivation. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He channeled the Insect God Sutra, and the True Yuan within his body circulated again and again, taking him closer to the peak state of Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. "I''m close. My cultivation level is almost reaching the peak of Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer." After Zhou Sui checked the interface, he found that after taking one Gold Marrow Pill, his cultivation level had reached 95% of the sixth layer of Qi cultivation. He only needed to reach another 5% to break through to Qi cultivation seventh layer. Then, he would be a Late Qi Cultivation cultivator. Thanks to the Xuanbao Tower auction, otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to buy such good pills. His cultivation level wouldn''t have been able to progress this quickly. "In a little while, I''ll be able to try breaking through to Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, feeling very satisfied. The enormous power of True Yuan in his body gave him a great sense of security. No matter how good the refuge was, it couldn''t compare to the security brought by his own cultivation. If he was a Foundation-Building cultivator, or even a Golden Core Master, he wouldn''t need a refuge at all. His own cultivation level alone could crush all evil creatures. Who would dare to harm him then? "Huh?!" At this moment, Zhou Sui''s heart stirred. He sensed some information transmitted from the Gold Eating Bug. After all, there were still hundreds of Gold Eating Bugs in the Red Gold Mine that hadn''t returned. That Red Gold Mine was the food court for the Gold Eating Bugs, they wouldn''t give up such a good place that readily. Instantly, he perceived scenes from the Gold Eating Bug. It seemed like some black robed cultivators had suddenly appeared in the Red Gold Mine and started a massacre on the miners. Fierce battles immediately erupted throughout the mine. As the cultivators on both sides fought, collapses occurred throughout the mine due to the deployment of skills. A lot of rubble fell, followed by clouds of dust. The scenes ended abruptly, as the Gold Eating Bugs sensed the danger and hurriedly burrowed deep into the mine, avoiding any confrontation with these cultivators. After all, they were only there to consume the Red Gold. They had no intention of getting into a conflict with these cultivators. When they encountered unfamiliar cultivators, they avoided them as much as possible. This was also the command Zhou Sui had given them. "Could it be? Has the Red Gold Mine of the Immortal Mist Sect been attacked? Has the Ghost Demon Sect decided to directly confront the Immortal Mist Sect and initiate a full-scale war?" Zhou Sui''s eyes shone with a hint of sharpness. Based on the scenes transmitted from the Gold Eating Bug, the black-robed cultivators were shrouded in an evil, dark aura. Apart from demon cultivators, they could hardly be any other cultivators. Although he hadn''t confirmed whether the Ghost Demon Sect had really gone to war with the Immortal Mist Sect, the fact that the Demon Cultivators had attacked the Red Gold Mine was irrefutable. "Things are about to get chaotic." Zhou Sui instantly felt a sense of urgency wash over him. Although he had anticipated such events, he couldn''t help but feel uptight when they actually happened. No matter how much preparation he made, it was still hard to ensure that unexpected accidents wouldn''t occur. Just as he had predicted. The next day, news of the attack on the Red Gold Mine by demon cultivators reached Misty Cloud City. Most of the Immortal Mist Sect''s cultivators died in the ambush. Many mining cultivators met the same fate. Only a minority of cautious cultivators managed to survive and flee. They hurriedly returned to Misty Cloud City to seek refuge from the calamity. Chapter 68 - 68: Attacking Misty Cloud City, Second Stage Silver Moonlight Array_1 Clearly, this incidence of a demonic cultivator''s assault brought a tremendous shock to the many loose cultivators of Misty Cloud City. They never thought that these demon cultivators would have the gall to openly confront the Immortal Mist Sect. For a moment, many loose cultivators began to panic. "What''s going on? Why did those demon cultivators suddenly attack the Red Gold Mine? Are they planning to wage war against the Immortal Mist Sect?" "It''s said that those demon cultivators come from the disciples of the Ghost Demon Sect, and they have been eyeing the Immortal Mist Sect for a long time." "No way, are you saying that the two major sects are about to start a war? This has nothing to do with me, we should get going and avoid getting involved." "Haha, keep dreaming! It''s been rumored that disciples of the Ghost Demon Sect have already surrounded this area in the cloud mountains. Any loose cultivator who dares to leave will be killed." "Exactly, some cultivators have already tried to escape but were robbed and killed by the demon cultivators. There wasn''t a corpse left." "This is so unfortunate. We''re not cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect, why target us?" "They aren''t deliberately targeting us; we''re just collateral damage. If they can conveniently seize our treasures, why wouldn''t they? If you want to die, go ahead and leave Misty Cloud City." "What about the Immortal Mist Sect? Such a big thing has happened, what is the Immortal Mist Sect doing about it?" "Not sure, but it''s said that two Golden Core elders from the Immortal Mist Sect have taken action. However, the outcome is unknown." "We should hide in Misty Cloud City. At least there''s a second-stage defensive formation here. The demon cultivators wouldn''t dare to come in casually." There was a heated discussion among the loose cultivators who looked extremely distressed. No one ever expected that in a blink of an eye, everything had turned upside down. They were suddenly embroiled in a struggle between two major sects, and if they weren''t careful, they would end up with no place to bury their bodies. During this time, a large number of loose cultivators flocked from the surrounding market towns to Misty Cloud City, hoping to find a safe haven. But at this time, Misty Cloud City had closed its city gates and activated its defensive formation to keep all cultivators out. The reason was to prevent the demon cultivators from infiltrating the city. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The loose cultivators were both shocked and angry. They didn''t expect Misty Cloud City to be so ruthless as to cut off their last escape route. However, facing the defense power of the second-stage formation, they had no chance of breaking through. The loose cultivators had no choice but to venture deeper into the cloud mountains, fleeing in all directions, hoping to find a trace of a chance for survival. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! At this moment, hundreds of demon cultivators appeared outside Misty Cloud City, each maneuvering a magic artifact, with clouds rising beneath their feet. The entire sky seemed to be covered by dark clouds, their demon power overshadowing the heavens. One after another, foundation-building cultivators appeared in the sky, condescending as if they were gods, looking down on Misty Cloud City. "Lu the old ghost, immediately hand over Leng Yuexi, the young sect master of Immortal Mist Sect. I know she is hiding in Misty Cloud City. If you hand her over, I promise that Misty Cloud City will have nothing to worry about for the next hundred years." A foundation-building demon cultivator yelled, and his voice solidified like rolling thunder, reaching into Misty Cloud City. Almost every cultivator in Misty Cloud City could hear him clearly. Clearly, their plan to attack Misty Cloud City was to find Leng Yuexi, the young sect master of the Immortal Mist Sect. For the Ghost Demon Sect, the threat of this young sect master of the Immortal Mist Sect was too great. She was almost certain to reach the Golden Core in the future. If the Immortal Mist Sect were allowed to produce a third Golden Core, then where would the other sects have any chance of survival? So, she is doomed to die. "Haha, stop bluffing. Leng Yuexi isn''t in Misty Cloud City. You got the wrong place. Leave quickly." An old voice came from inside the city. The person speaking was Lu Hongran, the patriarch of the Lu family. Truth be told, if he could, he wouldn''t want to confront the Ghost Demon Sect. The small Lu family, how could they resist the powerful Ghost Demon Sect? The problem was that the Lu family couldn''t handle either the Ghost Demon Sect or the Immortal Mist Sect. If something happened to Leng Yuexi in Misty Cloud City, then the Lu family would surely be doomed. Most importantly, Demonic Path cultivators were always petty and often treacherous. Whoever believed in their promises, they were fools. Lu was an old fox. He wouldn''t be scared by their remarks. "Good! Very good! Lu the old ghost, you reject a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. When Misty Cloud City is destroyed, it will be your Lu family''s extermination!" The foundation-building demon cultivator roared in anger, clearly enraged. Rumble~~~ In an instant, five or six foundation-building demon cultivators, along with thousands of Qi Cultivation Stage demon cultivators, cast spells at Misty Cloud City simultaneously, bombarding the city like a rain of artillery. Yet, the Lu family immediately operated the second-stage defensive formation in Misty Cloud City, erecting a massive energy barrier. The barrier emerged covered with densely packed runes, containing unimaginable power. All the spells hitting it were as if they had fallen into the sea. They could only ripple with waves but couldn''t break down the formation at all. After several consecutive bombardments, the faces of these Ghost Demon Sect cultivators turned pale. Obviously, they had consumed a lot of True Yuan. If they exhausted it completely and the cultivators inside suddenly attacked, they may suffer heavy losses. "Damn it, this is the high-ranked second-stage Silver Moon Formation. Its defense is unparalleled. Even if all of us bombard it for three days and nights, we probably couldn''t damage this formation in the slightest." "No wonder the small Lu family has managed to survive in the cloud mountains for over a hundred years, standing up against several beast waves. They indeed have some abilities, not to be underestimated." "If we continue to attack like this, we would only be wasting our time and mana." "Are we just going to watch while that old ghost Lu hides inside the city?" "Don''t rush. Our plan from the Ghost Demon Sect isn''t to destroy Misty Cloud City this time. Misty Cloud City doesn''t matter, killing that woman Leng Yuexi is the key to our plan." "Absolutely right. What we''re doing is a diversion: forcing the two Golden Core elders of the Immortal Mist Sect to leave their sect. Once they leave, they will be attacked by the Golden Core elders of our Ghost Demon Sect. If successful, we can completely disintegrate the Immortal Mist Sect. As for the insignificant Misty Cloud City, it''s not worth mentioning." "Indeed it''s so. Let''s first blockade Misty Cloud City. I don''t believe that city''s cultivators can withstand it for long. Once their food is depleted, the city will collapse on its own." "I heard that the lifespan of patriarch Lu Hongran is about to run out. So, we won''t need to intervene. Once he dies, the city''s defensive formation will naturally collapse, and at that time, we can directly invade." "I thought we were diverting forces in one place while attacking another. So, will we break Misty Cloud City or not?" "Foolish! Is Misty Cloud City the key? Leng Yuexi is the key. If we can capture Leng Yuexi and use her as a hostage, the Immortal Mist Sect may have no choice but to surrender." The foundation-building demon cultivators discussed a variety of strategies to deal with Misty Cloud City. They realized that they could not break the city''s second-stage Silver Moon Formation instantly, so they chose to temporarily cease the attack and simply stayed outside, surrounding the city. Chapter 69 - 69: Young Sect Master Leng Yuexi, The Grass on the Wall of the Lu Family_1 At this moment, inside Misty Cloud City was the Lu family''s mansion. A strikingly beautiful woman dressed in a white long skirt was seated in the main seat, her graceful temperament, exquisite figure, and charm that seemed to defy nature itself, made her look like a fairy descended from the Immortal World. She was Leng Yuexi, the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. After being ambushed outside the city, she chose not to go back to the Immortal Mist Sect but instead to return to the Misty Cloud City. Because she knew, on the road back to the Immortal Mist Sect, there would inevitably be an ambush by cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect. It was almost certain death to return. Staying in Misty Cloud City gave her a glimmer of hope. After all, Misty Cloud City''s renowned second stage, top-notch Silver Moon Formation was known for its immense defensive power, strong enough to withstand even a blow from a Golden Core Master, yet its attacking power wasn''t as noteworthy. It was precisely because of this second-stage formation that the Lu family could maintain its foothold in the Cloud Fog Mountains, riddled with demonic beasts. Otherwise, the city would have been destroyed by the frequent beast tides and wouldn''t have stood firm for over a hundred years. "Young Sect Master, those demon cultivators have temporarily retreated. I fear they will not let the matter rest. I wonder when the reinforcements from our sect will arrive. Misty Cloud City probably can''t hold out for too long," Lu Hongran, the elder of the Lu family, asked with a hint of hesitation while sitting in a lower position. "Rest assured, the Sect Master is already aware of this situation and will send reinforcements soon." "Once the Golden Core elders of our Immortal Mist Sect intervene, those minor demon cultivators will undoubtedly be annihilated." "Furthermore, your Lu family will be greatly credited and will rise in status. Perhaps a member of the Lu family might even become an inner sect disciple, or even a true disciple of the Immortal Mist Sect." Leng Yuexi said calmly. She was also very skilled at promising rewards to others, given that she was heavily injured and needed time to heal. She still needed the Lu family to provide protection. "That would be wonderful! We will go through water and tread on fire for the Immortal Mist Sect, dedicating ourselves completely," replied Lu Hongran, unable to hold back his joy. The other elders of the Lu family were also overjoyed. If they could survive the crisis, even if the old patriarch died, the Lu family would rise in status and become a significant family in the Immortal Mist Sect. After all, the female cultivator before their eyes was the future Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect and a future Golden Core Master. Once she takes the throne, they would transform from mere servants to men who can reach for the stars. "Alright, you may leave now. Remember to watch over the formation carefully. Don''t let the demon cultivators break the formation. We must hold out until reinforcements from the sect arrive." Leng Yuexi waved her hand, thus dismissing her guests. "Yes, Young Sect Master." All the senior members of the Lu family filed out, leaving only Leng Yuexi behind. ...... After not too long, this group of Lu family elders entered another quiet chamber. Unlike their previous ecstatic expression, their faces were now solemn, clouded with heavy dread. "Old patriarch, how do you see this matter? Do we side with the Immortal Mist Sect or the Ghost Demon Sect?" a senior member of the Lu family asked. They were cunning veterans, they wouldn''t be easily blinded by the tempting promises made by Leng Yuexi. It was simply because she was the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect and a foundation-building cultivator that they had to show respect and go along with the show. When it comes to role-playing, who could surpass these veteran schemers? "To tell the truth, if one could be a disciple of the Righteous Sect, who would want to be a demon cultivator?" the patriarch of the Lu family, Lu Hongran, stated pensively. Hearing this, the other elders nodded in agreement. Indeed, to become a disciple of the demonic path was like becoming a rat crossing the street - everyone would target you. Moreover, most demon arts skills were about quick advancement. While they conferred great power, there were hardly any chances of becoming a foundation-building cultivator. Only those cultivators with inferior spiritual roots would tread the path of the demonic in their quest for enlightenment. If one had excellent spiritual roots, they usually followed the righteous sect. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So, according to the Ancestor, we should support the Immortal Mist Sect, and defend Leng Yuexi at all costs?!" An elder asked tentatively. "Foolish." The Lu family ancestor, Lu Hongran, scoffed coldly, "Our Lu family is weak. How dare we casually take sides? If we choose the wrong side, it would spell the annihilation of our clan." "Be it the righteous or demonic path, only by surviving do we have the choice. If we are dead, there''s no point in discussing righteousness or demonic. As for the war between the two sects, we can only take it step by step." "I understand the Ancestor''s meaning," The family head of the Lu family came to a realization. "At present, we do not know the outcome between the Immortal Mist Sect and the Ghost Demon Sect, so we can only take it one step at a time. If the Immortal Mist Sect''s power is stronger, naturally we will support Leng Yuexi. If the Ghost Demon Sect is stronger, we would then switch allegiance to them and hand over Leng Yuexi. Only by playing both sides, changing sides like chameleons, can we survive." "Correct." Lu Hongran, the ancestor of the Lu family, nodded in satisfaction. "At least the Lu family has a few smart people who can understand my plans. You must remember that we are not yet in the position to take sides. We can lend our support to the Immortal Mist Sect for now as we can hold up in Misty Cloud City for a minimum of three years." "During these three years, it should be enough for the Ghost Demon Sect and the Immortal Mist Sect to determine the victor. If the Immortal Mist Sect does not come to our aid by then, do not blame our family''s lack of mercy." His eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. "Yes, Ancestor." The cultivators of the Lu family agreed, all nodding in unison. ¡­ A few days later, the interior of Misty Cloud City gradually calmed down. Although the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect outside the city launched attacks on Misty Cloud City from time to time, usually in the morning, noon, and evening, thanks to Misty Cloud City''s second-stage grand formation, the attacks were easily repelled. The cultivators residing inside the city were thus relieved. After all, as long as the demon cultivators could not breach Misty Cloud City, they would remain safe. There were even cultivators with leisure time who stood on the city walls, engaging in verbal fights with the demon cultivators. This naturally infuriated the demon cultivators, who were helpless to respond in kind, deriving some pleasure amidst the hardship. As for Zhou Sui, he was not so idle as he stayed home to cultivate intensively, having consumed a Golden Marrow Pill to enhance his cultivation. Whooosh~~~ Immediately, he perceived the True Yuan within his body increasing at an astonishing speed. The massive medicinal power transformed into the power of True Yuan, continuously circulating throughout his meridians and Dantian Qi Sea. At this moment, he felt the peak of the power of True Yuan inside his body. Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer completion. Undoubtedly, after months of arduous cultivation, Zhou Sui had finally improved his cultivation to the completed stage of the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer. "Is this the bottleneck in the midway of Qi Cultivation?" However, at this moment, Zhou Sui startlingly realized that his internal True Yuan seemed to have hit a bottleneck. No matter how he circulated it, it could not increase. To break through this bottleneck required continuous arduous cultivation, perhaps spending several years to constantly challenge and ultimately overcome this bottleneck. Frankly, several years was already considered short. This was due to him possessing the seventh-grade spiritual root. If he had still had the ninth-grade spiritual root, he would need at least twenty years to potentially break through the bottleneck in the midway Qi Cultivation. Chapter 70 - 70: Promoted to Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, Comprehensive Upgrade_1 However, Zhou Sui could not afford to wait for several years. After all, the current situation is so dangerous, who knows when the Ghost Demon Sect will break through the defense formation of Misty Cloud City. If they succeed, it would be far too dangerous considering his current level of cultivation. Even if he could hide in an underground shelter, who knew what could happen unexpectedly. What if some disaster cultivator, or a Foundation Establishment cultivator, discovered the underground shelter he built himself. This is not an impossibility. Only great strength can handle any sudden or dangerous situation. Therefore, he could not afford the time to spend several years breaking through the bottleneck of the Late Qi Cultivation. If he could, he would like to break through now to improve his strength as quickly as possible. Luckily, he had been prepared for a while. Several months ago, Zhou Sui had obtained a Breakthrough Pill from those cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect. Because for these few months, the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect had no plans to chase and kill him, it seemed that they had forgotten those sect cultivators, so now the Breakthrough Pill had long been brought back by his Clone. With the help of this pill, he could save a lot of time and successfully break through to the Late Qi Cultivation. He had to admit, he should also be thankful for those cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect, if it weren''t for them, he wouldn''t have been able to get such a precious Breakthrough Pill. "Let''s begin." With that thought, Zhou Sui did not hesitate, and immediately took the Breakthrough Pill. Boom~~~ Suddenly, he felt a violent outburst of medicinal power, it was the medicinal power of the Breakthrough Pill. Different from the Golden Marrow Pill, the medicinal power of the Breakthrough Pill was as fierce as a volcanic eruption, almost irresistible. This fierce medicinal power rushed towards the bottleneck. Like a flood, it incessantly hit like a dam. Crack~~ In an instant, Zhou Sui found that the seemingly indestructible bottleneck was actually broken by the violent medicinal power of the Breakthrough Pill, showing tiny cracks. If he had cultivated by himself, it would have taken several years to show such signs. But with the help of the Breakthrough Pill, the bottleneck was broken immediately. This is the effect of the pill, infinite in its uses. Crack, crack~~~ Zhou Sui circulated the True Yuan power within his body, driving the raging medicinal power repeatedly against the bottleneck, causing more and more cracks to form. He didn''t know how long it had been. His original bottleneck seemed to be densely covered with cracks, just like shattered glass. Boom~~ The next second, with the help of the massive medicinal power, this bottleneck was instantly broken through. Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer! Late Qi Cultivation! Undoubtedly, with the help of the Breakthrough Pill, Zhou Sui successfully broke through the bottleneck of mid Qi Cultivation and fully entered the realm of late Qi Cultivation. His strides felt like open seas and spacious skies, basically unhindered. Splish, Splash~~ At this moment, he felt that the True Yuan power in his body had doubled immediately compared to before. It ran through his meridians like a river flowing in each one. Even his Soul Power saw a further surge. Originally, his Divine Sense was only comparable to an early Foundation Establishment cultivator, but now, it''s on par with mid Foundation Establishment stage, his Divine Sense had greatly increased. At the same time, the power of his six Gu Insects - Dream Soul Gu, Obsession Gu, Gold Eating Bug, Clone Gu, Book Worm, and Wine Bug - had also improved to a certain extent. They have also collectively risen to the realm of First-grade Superior, each carrying an immense amount of energy within them. Of course, the Obsession Gu, initially at the level of low Second Stage, has impressively advanced to a Mid-Class of Second Stage. Its level of evolution is the highest of all. "Incredible." Zhou Sui opens his eyes, they gleam drastically in astonishment. He feels an indescribable thrill in his heart. Having devoted so much time and using numerous pills, he has finally enhanced his cultivation to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer. This endeavor has taken slightly above two years of his time. Keep in mind, it took his predecessors, his parents, decades of cultivation, to reach the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer. But, as of now, his cultivation is on par with that of his parents from days gone by. If this news leaks out, it is bound to astonish countless loose cultivators. Such pace of progress, even inside a sect, would be regarded as a mark of genius. Of course, he would not be so foolish as to broadcast his true cultivation level. If he did, people would certainly sense that something was amiss. Without experiencing something extraordinary, how could one''s cultivation rise at such rapid pace? Doing so would definitely attract the covetous gaze of untoward cultivators. He prefers to keep a low profile, such high-profile behavior doesn''t suit his character. "Not bad." Zhou Sui unconsciously glances at the virtual panel on his body. After all, only the virtual panel can provide him detailed knowledge of how far his current cultivation has truly evolved. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer (Progress 1%), Lifespan: 20 (150) years] [Aptitude: Seventh grade Spiritual Root (20%)] [Swordsmanship: First-grade Superior (80%)] [Rune: First-grade Superior (65%)] S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Seventh-Order formation: Mid-First-grade (85%)] [Pill Master: First-grade Superior (45%)] [Phantasma Transformation Skill: Proficient (95%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Proficient (45%)] [Fireball Technique: Great Achievement (45%), Wind Blade Art: Proficient, Golden Light Skill: Proficient, Ice Frost Skill: Proficient, Spring Wind Rain Skill: Proficient, Lightning Summoning Skill: Proficient...] [Obsession Gu: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Clone Gu: First-grade Superior, Wine Bug: First-grade Superior, Gold Eating Bug: First-grade Superior, Book Worm: First-grade Superior, Dream Soul Gu: First-grade Superior.] Suddenly, a plethora of detailed information instantly appears before him. He has to admit, the power of Book Worm is mysteriously boundless, as it can digitize all data related to his body and skills, greatly facilitating his examination of his cultivation results. If the power of Book Worm could radiate outwards, there is no telling how many powerful cultivators it would bring forth in the Cultivation World. "Not too shabby, it seems that the aptitude of the Spirit Root can continue to ascend. If it can get promoted to the Sixth stage Spirit Root, it will be comparable to having a Mid Grade Spirit Root''s aptitude. That will certainly improve the efficiency of the cultivation process. But for the time being, it should be impossible to improve." "The skills like Swordsmanship, Runes, and Seventh-Order Formations etc. have also been uplifted to a certain extent." "But the most essential aspect is the increase in Alchemist Cultivation. Given another year and half, perhaps it could elevate to the First-grade Superior mastery realm, and then I would be able to transition to a Second Stage Pill Master." "As this is the key to future cultivation, it is of prime importance. For now, I should focus on refinement skills." Zhou Sui strokes his chin, looks at the virtual panel and starts planning his next steps in cultivation. Although Misty Cloud City currently seems on the brink of danger, being surrounded by the Ghost Demon Sect, Misty Cloud City has the protection of a Second Stage formation, and is not in immediate danger of being breached. So in the short term, there isn''t much danger to Misty Cloud City. He can still focus on his cultivation for a period of time. Chapter 71 - 71: Trapped for a Year, Rent Increases, Prices Skyrocket_1 In the blink of an eye, a year had passed swiftly. It had been almost a year since the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators had besieged the city. The cultivators residing in Misty Cloud City still had no means of leaving, and the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect showed no signs of backing down, relentlessly attacking the second stage of the city''s defense daily, draining the formation''s energy continuously. This had essentially turned into a habit for the cultivators of Misty Cloud City. Both parties seemed to be in a state of balance, with neither side able to do anything about the other. The cultivators remaining in the city were becoming increasingly restless, as no one knew when the war would end. "Whew!" At this moment, in his quiet room, Zhou Sui was sitting cross-legged on the floor, ending his day of cultivation. After a year of strenuous cultivation, his progress had made considerable strides, with 40% progress in Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer. This was inevitable. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, the later the stage, the slower the pace of cultivation, and it wasn''t so easy to improve. Of course, his gains this year were not limited to his cultivation alone. More importantly, his understanding of pills had moved up a notch, his Alchemist Cultivation had reached 99% of the First-grade Superior, and he was just a step away from becoming a Second-stage Pill Master. The reason he couldn''t become a second-stage Pill Master was simply due to the lack of inherited knowledge from a second-stage Pill Master. Apart from that, his Five Elements Alchemy Technique had also been elevated to a minor accomplishment stage, allowing his alchemy skill to make a stunning improvement, and the success rate of his alchemy increased significantly. The Phantasma Transformation skill had also been promoted from the proficiency level to the minor accomplishment stage. At this point, even a Golden Core cultivator wouldn''t be able to see through his disguise or perceive his cultivation. He could now walk boldly in front of Golden Core cultivators without worrying about being recognized. Of course, after reaching the minor accomplishment stage, the speed of improvement diminished considerably, and the degree of difficulty had almost reached a deadlock status. Without the aid of the Book Worm, even a gifted demonic path cultivator would take over a hundred years to cultivate this technique to the minor accomplishment stage. One could say that his rate of progress was quite astonishing. "Sir, I fear Misty Cloud City is going to increase the rent." At this time, Ji Bingyu spoke to Zhou Sui who had just stepped out of the quiet room. "Increase the rent? What do you mean?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Because the current rent in Misty Cloud City was already quite exorbitant, requiring two middle-grade Spirit Stones per month, equivalent to two hundred lower-grade Spirit Stones, hardly any cultivator could afford it. Even though there were ample Spirit Stones in Yunwu Mountain Range, leading to a not particularly high price. However, this was essentially the limit any cultivator could afford. If they were to increase the rent further, these cultivators might revolt. "Apparently it''s due to a shortage of Spirit Stones in Misty Cloud City." Mu Ziyi explained, "After all, maintaining a second stage defensive formation requires a lot of Spirit Stones as energy. Under the relentless assault of Ghost Demon Sect cultivators over the past year, the reserve Spirit Stones of Misty Cloud City are rapidly depleting. If there aren''t enough Spirit Stones, then the defensive formation of Misty Cloud City naturally can''t be maintained. To maintain the operation of this defense, the Immortal Mist Sect has decided to increase the rent for the cultivators residing within the city. Every cultivator residing within the city must pay a significant rent to continue living in Misty Cloud City. Otherwise, they must leave Misty Cloud City." She gave a brief explanation of why Misty Cloud City needed to increase the rent - they were simply forced by circumstance. If there weren''t enough Spirit Stones, the protective formation of Misty Cloud City would collapse sooner or later, which wouldn''t end well for anyone. "If they''re going to increase the rent, how many Spirit Stones are we talking about?" Zhou Sui asked. "It''s rumored to be at least double the rent, that is, four middle-grade Spirit Stones per month." Xia Jingyan provided a figure. "Four middle-grade Spirit Stones? That''s fine." Hearing this, Zhou Sui breathed a sigh of relief, as for him, four middle-grade Spirit Stones were not an issue or a heavy burden at the moment. After all, he currently had five thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. If things could be sorted out by spending some Spirit Stones, then none of this would be a big deal. Even if he had to pay rent for four or five years, he could afford it. "Indeed, it''s not much for us, but it''s not the same for other cultivators." Ji Bingyu shook her head: "Nowadays, it''s not as simple as just a rent increase, the prices of runes, magic artifacts, spiritual medicine, pills, and so on have all risen tremendously, more than doubling from before. What''s even shocking is the cost of Spirit Rice and Spirit Meat. Compared to a year ago, the price has tripled at least, and even with money, one might not be able to purchase them. Now, Misty Cloud City is facing a serious shortage of rice and meat. Some neighboring cultivators have reportedly been hungry for three days and nights and have started to gnaw on wood. They''re asking people for food everywhere, but no one pays any attention." She demonstrates that the cost of living within Misty Cloud City was beginning to skyrocket, with prices changing every day. If Misty Cloud City wasn''t blocked by the Ghost Demon Sect, there would be food everywhere. After all, just outside the city were the Yunwu Mountains, home to countless beasts. One beast alone could provide hundreds to thousands of pounds of meat. Previously, the meat of these beasts had little value and was priced low. As for Spirit Rice, a large number of farming fields had been opened on the outskirts, leading to abundant harvests every year. This resulted in the cultivators in Misty Cloud City having no sense of crisis, with the price of food always stable. There had essentially been a sense of grain hurting the farmers. They never thought there would come a day when they''d face food and meat shortages. So Misty Cloud City''s food reserves had never been high. Just a year into the siege, and Misty Cloud City was beginning to face large-scale food shortages. "Rumors have it that the cultivators from Immortal Mist Sect in Misty Cloud City have started to reduce food supplies. Shops on the streets are no longer selling grains and meat, but rather limiting the daily supply," Xia Jingyan said gravely. To maintain order and prevent hungry cultivators from causing chaos, Misty Cloud City had started restricting the sale of food, limiting purchases per person daily. This temporary stabilization of the food market was a necessary measure. Even Cultivators were humans, and they too experienced hunger. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators and Golden Core cultivators would feel hunger and need to eat. "Sir, lucky for us we made preparations in advance and hoarded a large amount of supplies. Otherwise, we might be going hungry now," Mu Ziyi said gratefully. She never thought that she would have to worry about food one day. As a cultivator, the idea of starving to death was laughable, but it could become a reality in a besieged Misty Cloud City. However, because they had hoarded more than ten years'' worth of food and Spirit Meat, they didn''t have to scramble for the scarce supplies. They could still dine on a feast every day. Compared to other cultivators, their lives were infinitely better. She was grateful that her husband had had the foresight. Otherwise, they could have ended up like the others. Chapter 72 - 72: This is Your Lives Purchased by Spirit Stones_1 "We need to be careful. Hunger can lead to many problems." "Especially those cultivators who are on the brink of starvation, who knows what they might do." "We must be cautious of the potential riots and their thievery of our food these days." Zhou Sui warned sternly. While they currently had no worries about clothing and food, not all cultivators were as lucky. Even the secular kingdoms could face rebellions due to food shortages and consequent rampant disaster victims. The cultivation world would likely be even more terrifying. After all, cultivators wield formidable power. If they were to riot, it would inevitably wreak enormous chaos. A momentary lapse in attention could lead to the collapse of Misty Cloud City and provide the Ghost Demon Sect an opportunity to invade. He was constantly on guard against any possible uprising. "Don''t worry, I''ve set up a Superior-grade First Order Array around our house. If any cultivator dares to invade, we''ll immediately detect them." "If they have ill intentions, they will be killed by the power of the Array." Xia Jingyan confidently assured him. After all, she was a Superior First-grade Array Master, capable of easily setting up a First Order Array, which was more than enough to handle most cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Stage. Unless a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage comes around, the breaking of the array would be quite a challenge. In fact, it wasn''t only Zhou Sui who did so; almost every cultivator''s residence was equipped with a Defensive Array. However, most of them were merely Lower First-grade Arrays, providing only basic protection. Nonetheless, it was wholly sufficient, at the very least, for early warnings. "Excellent." Hearing those words, Zhou Sui was instantly gratified. As long as no Foundation Establishment cultivator made an appearance, his location would be relatively safe, without having to worry about the covetous glances of other cultivators. After all, he had made many preparations to forestall the possibility of disturbances. These preparations were certainly not wasted. ... During the afternoon, As Zhou Sui was refining pills, improving his Alchemy level in his private room, a deep voice echoed from outside the house, spreading throughout the entire street. "I am Fan Ze, the steward of Immortal Mist Sect." "All cultivators who are residing in these houses should come out to me." Swish, Swish!! Instantly, the doors of the entire row of courtyards were swung open, and each cultivator walked out, including Zhou Sui. Zhou Sui noticed a large number of patrollers in Misty Cloud City. Most of them were disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect, with a small portion belonging to the Lu family. These two forces had combined to become the most substantial power in Misty Cloud City, essentially maintaining law and order. At the same time, they were also responsible for eliminating the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect outside the city. The cultivation levels of these patrollers were no less than the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer. Seeing that all the cultivators had come out, Fan Ze, the Steward of the Immortal Mist Sect, spoke very satisfactorily, "I have something to inform you all. Starting from today, your rent will be increased by double, and you will have to pay four Middle Grade Spirit Stones every month. If you paid in advance, you would need to make up the difference for the increased rent. If you lack the Spirit Stones, all of you will have to leave these houses." What?! Upon hearing this, the faces of the surrounding cultivators changed drastically. Although they had heard similar news, which stated that Immortal Mist Sect intended to increase the rental prices and would raise it by a significant margin, S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. they remained skeptical until it actually happened. But now, the Immortal Mist Sect had truly doubled the rent, leaving them no way out. "Have you lost your minds? Four Middle Grade Spirit Stones each month, that''s outright robbery! Where would we get so many Spirit Stones?" a cultivator cursed. Despite the Immortal Mist Sect''s formidable reputation and power, when pushed to a dead end, they had no choice but to fight back. "Exactly, it''s not just the rent that has been increased. The prices of Spirit Rice and Spirit Meat have also risen, and they are even rationed. It seems like you, Immortal Mist Sect, don''t intend to give us a way to survive." "Although we are Loose Cultivators, we are not easy to bully. If you push us too hard, we might as well fight you to death." Many Loose Cultivators were infuriated and glared at the patrollers of the Immortal Mist Sect. Each one of them was ready to activate their cultivation spells, gearing up for a fight. The patrollers grew tense as well. After all, if these Loose Cultivators were to rebel, they might not end up well. "Are you fellow cultivators rebelling? Are you?" Hearing these words, Fan Ze, the Steward of the Immortal Mist Sect, roared angrily, "All of you are living off the Immortal Mist Sect''s resources, dwelling in the Immortal Mist Sect''s houses, yet you are hesitating over kowtowing a few Spirit Stones. You have to understand that you are all alive now because of our Immortal Mist Sect''s protection. If you are unwilling to pay the rent, you may leave Misty Cloud City. Let''s see if those Demonic Path Cultivators allow you to live." He swept a glance across the cultivators present, his gaze full of disdain. What?! Hearing these words, the faces of the Loose Cultivators turned ghastly pale. They fell silent and could not retort. Clearly, if they really left Misty Cloud City, they would undoubtedly be torn apart by the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect. Perhaps a few might be able to escape, but the vast majority of cultivators would be doomed. Although life was tough in Misty Cloud City, at least they could maintain their lives. Should they really leave Misty Cloud City, they were basically throwing themselves into the arms of death. "Of course, we are not forcing you. The increase in rental fees is for the benefit of all." Seeing that the various Loose Cultivators had calmed down, Fan Ze, the Steward of the Immortal Mist Sect, was quite satisfied. His tone softened, "After all, the large Second Stage Array of our Misty Cloud City requires a lot of Spirit Stones as energy. Without these Spirit Stones, the Array would certainly stop running. If that happens and Misty Cloud City gets breached, we''ll all die. We are increasing your rent out of necessity. The extra Spirit Stones and rent that we collect are all for your protection and for maintaining the operation of the Misty Cloud City''s array. You think we want to collect so many Spirit Stones? These Spirit Stones are being used to buy your lives. Don''t you understand this simple principle?" "This!" The various cultivators were taken aback, not knowing what to retort. After all, if Misty Cloud City was really breached, none of the cultivators present would be able to survive. If paying some Spirit Stones could maintain the operation of the Misty Cloud City''s array, then it might be a reasonable move. "Of course, there''s still a way out of this situation." At this moment, Fan Ze, the Steward of the Immortal Mist Sect, changed his tune and continued to say, "If you genuinely cannot afford the high rent and lack Spirit Stones for meals, you can join our patrolling team and become a member of our patrolling team." "In doing so, not only can you secure free accommodation, but you would also be provided three meals a day. The patrolling team will certainly ensure there are no worries regarding your clothing and food." "Of course, if you lack Spirit Stones or do not wish to become a member of the patrolling team, then I''m sorry to say that Misty Cloud City will not tolerate idlers. You will have to die." His tone was filled with a deep chill, and a terrifying murderous intent. Obviously, this was the strategy of the Immortal Mist Sect. It was either to give money or effort. Living in Misty Cloud City for free was simply an impossibility. Chapter 73 - 73: The Cultivator from Immortal Mist Sect is no longer overbearing_1 Upon hearing these words, the cultivators present fell silent, fully aware of the Immortal Mist Sect''s plan. If they didn''t have money, they would have to join the patrol team and risk their lives defending Misty Cloud City against the Ghost Demon Sect. The problem was, the demon cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect were terrifying and their methods uncanny. Even with the protection of a second-stage formation, the patrol team of Misty Cloud City had suffered numerous losses over the past year. It was said that the patrol team was presently troubled by their lack of manpower. Therefore, the Immortal Mist Sect intended to coerce these loose cultivators into joining the patrol team to assist in defending Misty Cloud City. Or, to put it bluntly, they were seeking fodder to deplete the strength of the cultivators in the Ghost Demon Sect. Of course, excessive coercion could provoke a rebellion among the loose cultivators. Which might cause instability within Misty Cloud City, give the Ghost Demon Sect an opening, and break the Seventh-Order formation. So they decided to go after the rent, further increasing it. They even covertly raised the price of food, thus quickly draining the loose cultivators'' spirit stones. Forcing them to the brink of exhaustion. Any cultivator lacking spirit stones would be obliged to accept their terms. Join the patrol team and become cannon fodder for the Immortal Mist Sect. This technique of wielding both the carrot and the stick was something the Immortal Mist Sect had long since perfected. As for the loose cultivators, they did not want to battle to the death with the Immortal Mist Sect unless pressed into a corner. "Alright, I''m giving you a day to think it over," "Either pay up, serve in the military, or die." Fan Ze, the deacon of the Immortal Mist Sect, had a cold look in his eyes as he issued the ultimate ultimatum. He was not particularly interested in spending more time with these rabble. In fact, if the Immortal Mist Sect weren''t in imminent crisis and besieged by the Ghost Demon Sect, these loose cultivators wouldn''t have the qualification to join the patrol team. Now, giving these loose cultivators the opportunity to join the patrol team could be considered their great fortune. Yet they had the audacity to delay and resist, they really had no sense of gratitude. "Deacon Fan, you''re correct. We all share a responsibility for the safety of Misty Cloud City. I decide to be the first to pay the rent, to support the cause of the Immortal Mist Sect. If Misty Cloud City falls, we all suffer," At this moment, Xu Tianze stepped forward, displaying an air of righteousness. He proclaimed his unequivocal support for any decision made by the Immortal Mist Sect, and believed that paying some extra spirit stones was quite justifiable. "Indeed, it''s good to see some here who understand reason." Seeing Xu Tianze''s stance, Deacon Fan Ze was quite pleased. With such sensible cultivators on board, the matter of collecting high rents seemed likely to go smoothly. After witnessing this scene, other loose cultivators understood that the tide had turned. "Deacon Fan, we indeed were in the wrong." "Now that Misty Cloud City is on the brink of danger, those with money should contribute money, and those with strength should use their strength." "Exactly, we can''t contribute much in terms of strength, but money we can surely provide." "Four middle grade spirit stones, we will give." Many of the loose cultivators began speaking in agreement. The ones speaking were mostly the high-level cultivators at the ninth layer of Qi cultivation. After all, they had vast properties and wealth. While four middle grade spirit stones were a significant amount, they could still afford it. The worst off were the lower-level loose cultivators. They did not have many spirit stones. Essentially living paycheck to paycheck, they had no option to continue renting even if they wanted to. Their only choice was to join the patrol team and participate in the war against the Ghost Demon Sect. Without money, they had no option but to risk their lives. Of course, Zhou Sui also chose to pay quietly. After all, he wasn''t interested in risking his life for the Immortal Mist Sect, or in becoming cannon fodder for them. ... Not long after collecting a large number of spirit stones, Fan Ze and other cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect left. After all, they still had to go to other places to continue collecting rent. For cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect, this was an opportunity to extract resources that they couldn''t afford to miss. Seeing this, the cultivators around also went back to their homes. "This doesn''t look good." After returning home, Zhou Sui frowned with an uneasy feeling in his heart. He felt that something was off with the whole situation because the Immortal Mist Sect seemed too amicable. The cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect he had known before were nothing like this. They were unreasonable when they could afford to be so. If they were being reasonable now, it must be because they no longer held the upper hand. When did the disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect ever speak to loose cultivators with such gentleness? "What''s wrong, my lord? Do you sense something amiss?" Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan looked at Zhou Sui curiously. "Of course something''s wrong. If I''m not mistaken, the Immortal Mist Sect''s condition might be bad. They might not even be able to send reinforcements." S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If they truly could have sent reinforcements, they would have sent Golden Core cultivators to kill the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators outside by now. Why would they have held them off for a year with no news?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. "My lord, do you mean the Ghost Demon Sect might have attacked the headquarters of the Immortal Mist Sect, attracting the attention of the two Golden Core cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect, thus making it impossible for the headquarter to send reinforcements?" "Impossible, isn''t it said that Leng Yuexi, the young sect master of the Immortal Mist Sect is in our Misty Cloud City? He''s the Golden Core seed of the Immortal Mist Sect, surely they wouldn''t have just abandoned him?" Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan looked a bit shocked. "It''s not like they have given up, they might simply be incapable, they have the will but not the ability." "The Ghost Demon Sect likely applied a lot of pressure on the Immortal Mist Sect, preventing all the Golden Core cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect from taking action." "If there''s unrest among the people of Misty Cloud City at this time, added to the machinations of the spies from the Ghost Demon Sect, the city might be completely breached." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, laying out his conjecture. "If this is the case, what should we do?" Mu Ziyi asked with some nervousness. "What is there to be afraid of?" Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui laughed, "We are not disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect. Even if the city breaches, the first ones they would kill would be the cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect, not us loose cultivators." Of course, there''s also the possibility that the cultivators of the Demonic Path might try to kill for loot and exterminate us loose cultivators. But wasn''t the underground shelter I dug prepared for such a time? The moment unrest occurs, we will hide in the underground shelter, seal the entrance, and hibernate for a half to a few years. I don''t believe the unrest would still not have ended by then." He was very calm at the moment. Whether it was the victory or defeat of the war between the Immortal Mist Sect and the Ghost Demon Sect, it didn''t matter much to him. All he needed now was to survive the unrest. Once they hid hundreds of meters underground in the shelter, even a Foundation-building cultivator wouldn''t be able to discover them. The Foundation Establishment Divine Sense could reach tens of feet, but only if unimpeded. If it were to be extended deep into the ground, a few feet would be the limit. He believed that no cultivator would have the ability to dig hundreds of meters into the ground. "Don''t leave the house these few days. If there really comes a problem, we will immediately hide in the underground shelter," Zhou Sui said in a heavy tone. "Okay," Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan all nodded in agreement. Chapter 74 - 74 The chaos at night, the robber-repairer arrives_1 A few days had passed. Thanks to the Immortal Mist Sect''s policy of wielding both the stick and the carrot, they have suppressed and dispersed many Loose Cultivators. As a result, the previously chaotic situation in Misty Cloud City quickly stabilized. Wealthy Loose Cultivators could continue to reside in their original homes, cultivating undisturbed. If the Loose Cultivator didn''t have money, he could only join the patrol team, fighting against the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators outside the city. For a time, the internal pressure within Misty Cloud City was significantly reduced. Those Loose Cultivators attempting to cause trouble were sent to their deaths by the Immortal Mist Sect, and no one dared to act rashly within a short period. One has to admit, the Immortal Mist Sect''s methods were indeed effective. However, such chaos was merely hidden. Due to the deliberate instigation of the Immortal Mist Sect, secret battles became even more intense. It was like the calm before a storm. ...... Late at night. With the arrival of April, the rainy season began, and it had been raining heavily these past few days, prolonging the gloom. Inside the courtyard house. It felt as if a concert had just ended, having experienced a frenzy of madness and screams, only to be followed by the dispersal of the crowd. The two women lying on the bed fell asleep contentedly, their faces slightly flushed and corners of their mouths curved with smiles, seeming rather pleased. Suddenly, Zhou Sui received streams of information from deep within his Sea of Consciousness, becoming aware that his cultivation had improved to some extent, his body surging with a vast force of True Yuan. He took a look at his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer (Progress 44%), Age: 21 (out of 150)] [Aptitude: Seventh grade Spiritual Root (30%)] [Swordsmanship: First-grade Superior (85%)] S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Rune: First-grade Superior (75%)] [Seventh-Order formation: First-grade Superior (5%)] [Pill Master: First-grade Superior (99%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Minor Accomplishment (25%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Minor Accomplishment (15%)] [Fireball Technique: Great Achievement (95%), Wind Blade Art: Proficient, Golden Light skill: Proficient, Ice Frost skill: Proficient, Spring Wind Rain skill: Proficient, Lightning Summoning skill: Proficient...] [Obsession Gu: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Clone Gu: First-grade Superior, Wine Bug: First-grade Superior, Gold Eating Bug: First-grade Superior, Book Worm: First-grade Superior, Dream Soul Gu: First-grade Superior.] He was very satisfied with the above data, it signified that over the past year, his various abilities had greatly improved, proving that his year of hard work wasn''t in vain. "Did my cultivation increase by half? It seems in a little over a year, I would be able to advance to the eighth stage of Qi Cultivation," Zhou Sui stroked his chin, feeling very excited. Normally speaking, the later the stage, the slower the cultivation progress. If normal Qi Cultivators want to advance from Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer to the Eighth Layer, they couldn''t do it without ten years of harsh cultivation. But he has covered nearly half of the journey in just a year. Other than the assistance from the Pills, this was all thanks to practicing dual cultivation with his three Dao companions, which was akin to switching on the cultivation accelerator. Each dual cultivation session could cause a significant increase in the True Yuan within his body. However, due to its frequency, he felt rather exhausted and could only consume recuperative medication. Otherwise, he would only run away upon seeing these three enchantresses and spend most of his time sleeping in the meditation room. This was a man''s challenge. Whether it was dealing with external difficulties or handling his wives at home, he needed to maintain a strong physique. "My physique is still too weak. If I could refine the Dragon Elephant Gu, I would likely have a strong physique immediately, possessing the Power of Dragon Elephant, allowing me to take on ten at once," Zhou Sui clenched his fist. Unfortunately, he had only obtained one of the main ingredients, the Dragon Transforming Ginseng, but he couldn''t find the other main ingredient, the Barbaric Elephant Grass, an extremely rare Spiritual Medicine that couldn''t be bought even with money. He had initially planned to search for it in Misty Cloud City, but despite checking all the shops, he still couldn''t the find Barbaric Elephant Grass. Hence, he had to temporarily give up on refining the Dragon Elephant Gu, waiting for his chance in the future. "Hmm?!" All of a sudden, Zhou Sui''s eyes gleamed with a spark of radiance. Through his profound Foundation Establishment Divine Sense, he sensed the sudden appearance of five stealthy presences near his home. His Divine Sense could extend to around a hundred feet in radius, comparable to a middle stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Therefore, not many cultivators could escape his detection. These five uninvited guests were three Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivators, and two Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer cultivators. Given their stealthy arrival to his home, they clearly harbored malicious intentions. "Could they be Cultivator Robbers?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes; he had heard similar news before, many Late Qi Cultivation cultivators unable to pay their rent due to financial difficulties, unwilling to become the cannon fodder of the Immortal Mist Sect. Thus, these cultivators started robbing other cultivators and seizing their Spirit Stones. Over the past few days, numerous cultivators had been robbed at night with some even suffering grave losses. "They sure have the gall to set their sights on me." Zhou Sui released waves of killing intent. Truth be told, had this happened earlier, he would''ve been worried, but times were different now. His cultivation had advanced to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, equating to a Late Qi Cultivation cultivator. Now, he didn''t need to borrow the reputation of his Dao companions and pose as something he wasn''t, he could easily deal with other Late Qi Cultivation cultivators on his own, as his combat power received a substantial enhancement. Additionally, with the advancement of his Dream Soul Gu to the First-grade Superior realm, adding his own power to that, Late Qi Cultivation cultivators are not an issue anymore. With this in mind, he decided against waking his sleeping Dao companions and silently spread out the power of his Dream Soul Gu, covering an area of over a hundred feet around him. ...... Not far away, five stealthy cultivators arrived near Zhou Sui''s home. They were Loose Cultivators from other regions who heard about the rich resources and the abundance of Spirit Stones in the Cloud Mist Mountain and thought they might find the opportunity to establish their Foundation in Misty Cloud City. In other places, they were known as the Five Tigers of Yan Mountain. The number of cultivators they killed and the wealth they plundered in other regions were innumerable. But they never expected that soon after arriving in Misty Cloud City, they would suddenly encounter the invasion of the Ghost Demon Sect. Now, they were trapped in Misty Cloud City, unable to progress or retreat. What was even more frustrating was that due to their extravagant past spending of Spirit Stones, they were now unable to afford the raised rent imposed by the Immortal Mist Sect, they could at most withstand it for a month. And they were not willing to join the patrol team, becoming cannon fodder of the Immortal Mist Sect. As such, after giving it some thought, they had to return to their old ways, starting to rob other cultivators, stealing from the rich to aid the poor, and getting rich. Chapter 80 - 80: Trading Magic Artifacts for Food, Cultivator Bows for Five Dou of Rice_1 Thump, thump, thump!!! Just as Zhou Sui was planning to continue his cultivation, he suddenly heard a knocking at the door. "Who is it?" Zhou Sui sent out his consciousness and detected an old cultivator outside the door. He appeared to be in his seventies or eighties, with a cultivation level at the eighth layer of Qi cultivation. He quickly recognized him. This was his neighbor, Qian Wei, an artifact refiner. However, they just barely knew each other and weren''t too familiar. Unexpectedly, Qian Wei had come looking for him. "Fellow Daoist Qian, what brings you here unannounced?" Zhou Sui opened the door and asked. "Fellow Daoist Zhou. Upon seeing Zhou Sui open the door, Qian Wei was immediately relieved and explained, "I was wondering if you had any spare food and spirit meat that you could trade. I could offer a lower grade magical tool in exchange." He wanted to trade spirit meat and spirit rice with Zhou Sui. "Trade for spirit rice and spirit meat? Are you saying you''ve run out of food ?" Hearing this, Zhou Sui was taken aback. This was simply unheard of. In the past in Misty Cloud City, spirit rice and spirit meat were almost worthless. If cultivators wanted to trade these foods for pills and magic artifacts, it was basically a pipe dream. But now, this Qian Wei was actually willing to part with precious magic artifacts in exchange, which was simply incredible. It was like using gold to trade for rice and flour. In peacetime, no one would do such a foolish thing. "All gone¡­ I''ve run out of food. Who could have expected that Misty Cloud City would be in such a long siege? I also didn''t think to store so much food. The food that I did store has already been eaten, I don''t even have a single fasting pill left." Qian Wei was filled with regret. If he had known how important food would be, he would have stored a heap of it to begin with. Instead, now he had to humble himself for a little food. But it was a necessary evil. The space in a cultivator''s storage bag was limited, and most of them had only one or two cubic meters of space. Most of it was occupied by secret scripts, magic artifacts, pills and other valuables. Why would anyone store food? Furthermore, fasting pills were not cheap, no one would store them in large quantities. "Even if you''ve run out of food, you could still buy more. Aren''t the shops now providing limited supplies? Why sell your magic artifacts for so little?" Zhou Sui asked. "Don''t you know, Fellow Daoist Zhou?" Upon hearing this, Qian Wei seemed a bit surprised, "Last night, the warehouse in Misty Cloud City storing spirit rice and meat was attacked by spies from the Ghost Demon Sect, and a large amount of food was destroyed all at once. Now, even the Immortal Mist Sect can''t supply large amounts of food. Even if you go to the shops to buy food now, you can''t buy even a single grain of rice, no matter how much you''re willing to spend." "The Ghost Demon Sect attacked the spirit rice warehouse?" Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui was stunned. He had been staying at home all the time and barely went out. He was not very sensitive to what happened outside. He didn''t expect that the Ghost Demon Sect would actually attack the spirit rice warehouse. Without a doubt, this was a heavy blow to the Immortal Mist Sect. After all, the space in a cultivator''s storage bag was limited, and it wasn''t possible to store all their food in these bags. A large amount of spirit rice and meat was still stored in the warehouses. Normally, these places would be heavily guarded. However, evidently, the spies of the Ghost Demon Sect were one step ahead. They somehow bypassed the guards and set a fire to destroy the spirit rice and meat in the warehouse. This led to a drastic decrease in the food stored by the Immortal Mist Sect in Misty Cloud City. If they had kept to the rationing, the cultivators in Misty Cloud City could have lasted for over a year. But now, a large amount of spirit rice has been burned, meat has been destroyed, leading to the disappearance of a large amount of food. This would surely lead to a famine in Misty Cloud City, and who knows how many cultivators might starve then. No wonder Qian Wei is willing to exchange magic artifacts for food. After all, no matter how precious the magic artifact is, it can''t fill your stomach. Now, who knows how many cultivators are in a hurry, wanting to exchange pills, magic artifacts, talismans, etc., for food. "I''m sorry, but we don''t have much food stored ourselves. If Fellow Daoist Qian does have food, I have some talismans that I could trade with you. The price is guaranteed to be cheap." Zhou Sui said without showing any emotions. He did not plan to trade food with him. Admittedly, he had a lot of food on him, and he could seize the opportunity to buy a lot of magic artifacts and pills at low prices. He might even be able to take advantage of this to make a fortune. The problem is, this is too risky. If other cultivators find out he has a lot of food, the threat he might face would probably go beyond mere jealously and greed. Having been in Misty Cloud City for so many years, he was very familiar with the nature of cultivators. Don''t be fooled by the amiable appearances these cultivators put on. As soon as there''s a profit to be made, as soon as they can bully the weak, they would likely kill without hesitation and become robbers. A person who possesses an abundance of resources naturally invites murder. This is the life of a cultivator. He can always make money, there''s no need to take unnecessary risks at this time and make himself a target. "You also don''t have any food? Then I''ll be taking my leave." Hearing this, Qian Wei''s face turned pale and he said unhappily. He had originally come here hoping to use his magic tool to exchange food with other cultivators. But this guy actually wanted to use talismans to exchange food with him? Wasn''t he just talking nonsense? If they were in the wilderness, talismans might be useful. But while staying in Misty Cloud City, talismans couldn''t be used as food. If he really traded all his remaining food, he would probably starve to death. He wasn''t stupid enough to do something like that. So, he left without hesitation, going elsewhere to see if he could exchange food with other cultivators who had enough food stored. "Fellow Daoist Qian, please take care." Zhou Sui waved his hand, bidding Qian Wei goodbye. But he soon realized that it wasn''t just Qian Wei who had come knocking. His other neighbors, Fellow Daoist Zhu, Fellow Daoist Sun, Fellow Daoist Feng and a dozen others cultivators in the late stage of Qi cultivation also came one after another, hoping to trade for food with Zhou Wei. Clearly, these cultivators were also in a food crisis and wanted to seize the opportunity to get a large amount of food. Some even offered the treasures they had been hiding away, such as pill formulas, magic artifacts, pills, secret scripts and so on. Unfortunately, they were all declined by Zhou Sui, who claimed that even his own home didn''t have much food left. The cultivators could only leave disappointed. After all, they couldn''t possibly force Zhou Sui, whose side was backed by two cultivators at the ninth layer of Qi cultivation, Ji Bingyu and Xia Jingyan. These cultivators had to weigh their own abilities and consider whether it was worth it. Of course, if Zhou Sui was still at the first layer of Qi cultivation as he was before, he might have been killed by these neighbors who were as fierce as wolves and tigers, and all his food would have been stolen. At this point, no one would consider the feelings of their neighbors. Most importantly, they didn''t have deep feelings for each other to begin with - they were just acquaintances, not very familiar. Chapter 76 - 76 Great Harvest, Obtaining the Foundation Pill Elixir Formula_1 Clearly, the Yan Mountain Five Tigers'' visit to Zhou Sui''s home was not without reason. They had heard Xu Tianze''s introduction of Ji Bingyu and others, and so, on a whim, they had decided to murder and rob them at night, in the hope of amassing a large fortune. This was the so-called allure of treasures. Without Xu Tianze''s words, they might not have come. However, it must be said, Xu Tianze was truly cunning, never leaving any loose ends in his acts. He didn''t explicitly instigate the Yan Mountain Five Tigers, he simply shared some information about Zhou Sui''s household. But for robbers like the Yan Mountain Five Tigers, the mere knowledge of such a tempting target made them unable to resist. A simple scheme of using another''s hand to kill had been perfectly executed by them. "When did I offend this Xu Tianze, that he would plot against me like this?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes, puzzled beyond measure. As a classic homebody who rarely ventured outside, his interactions with his neighbors had been minimal. Under normal circumstances, he shouldn''t have many enemies. The issue was, Xu Tianze seemed to harbor a grudge against him and continued to plot against him. If he wasn''t somewhat powerful himself, he might have been in deep trouble. "That''s right, in this world, one doesn''t need to harbor a grudge to come under covert attack." "Perhaps one has simply blocked someone''s course, or someone has taken a liking to something." "Could it be that the guy noticed something, and thinks that I possess lots of valuables?" A sliver of coldness shot through Zhou Sui''s eyes. He had actually not intended to concern himself with Xu Tianze. Even if Xu Tianze were one of the Demon Cultivators, as long as he didn''t pose a hindrance, Zhou Sui could turn a blind eye towards it. But unexpectedly, Xu Tianze wasn''t willing to let him go. This left him with no choice but to counter. However, dealing with Xu Tianze would require careful planning. Swoosh~~ Thinking about this, Zhou Sui''s figure flashed, appearing outside the door. He cast the Fireball Technique, instantly incinerating the corpses of the Yan Mountain Five Tigers. In no time at all, they turned into ashes. As if the Yan Mountain Five Tigers had never existed. Of course, he also took their storage bags. Cultivators at the Late Qi Cultivation stage like these, especially robbers, might carry valuable treasures. Therefore, he definitely would not miss an opportunity to acquire such treasures. "Impressive, they actually carried so many treasures." "Didn''t they commit robbery due to a lack of money? This is simply a matter of greed!" "As expected of Late Qi Cultivators, even a derelict ship has a few nails." S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon returning to his house, Zhou Sui promptly opened the five storage bags. With a simple sweep of his Divine Sense, he sensed a variety of treasures inside. Although there were not many Spirit Stones inside the storage bags, perhaps because they had spent them all, there were bottles and bottles of pills suitable for Late Qi Cultivators. Such as five bottles of Golden Marrow Pills, seven bottles of Yellow Dragon Pills, three bottles of top-grade Detoxifying Pills and three bottles of Fasting Pills, etc. In short, pills to enhance Cultivation, antidote pills, and Qi replenishing pills, every kind was there. It was clear that they valued their Cultivation advancement highly. They did not lack Spirit Stones, instead they had merely transformed their Spirit Stones into these pills. But now, all these pills belonged to him. Simply selling these pills could earn him fifty thousand Lower-Grade Spiritual Stones. "There are so many magic artifacts and materials." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. In addition to the pills, there were many magic artifacts inside each Yan Mountain Five Tigers'' storage bag. Specifically, thirty-six Lower Grade Magic Tools, eighteen Middle Grade Magic Tools, and five Top-Grade Magic Weapons. There were also many precious ores and materials. Undoubtedly, these materials'' total value was also at least equivalent to fifty thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones. That means, the value of the goods inside topped a hundred thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones, a considerable amount. Clearly, regular Cultivators wouldn''t possess so many magic artifacts and materials. The overwhelming odds were that the Yan Mountain Five Tigers stole them from others. "I''m not an artifact refiner. Given the current market trends in Misty Cloud City, I wouldn''t get a good price anyway. I''ll just feed these to the Gold Eating Bugs instead." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. To the Gold Eating Bugs, these magic artifacts and various materials were top-grade food. If they consumed all of them, it would significantly boost their power and speed up their evolution. Perhaps they''d advance to the Second Stage, just like the "Obsession Gu". If that were to happen, with the Gold Eating Bug swarm, Zhou Sui could easily eliminate Foundation-building Cultivators. It would be as if he possessed the battle prowess of a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator even before he reached that stage himself. Crack, crack~~ Upon that thought, Zhou Sui gestured broadly, throwing these magic artifacts and materials to the Gold Eating Bugs. The excited bugs immediately swarmed towards the loot. They began to devour it, much like eating chocolates. The aura they exuded became increasingly powerful, their bodies seemingly coated with various metallic shells with densely packed Rune patterns. The enchanting strength of the Magical artifacts pulsed from their bodies. Obviously, the strengths of these Gold Eating Bugs had undergone a vast improvement. "Hang on, this is a Foundation Pill formula?!" A thought flitted through Zhou Sui''s mind. He scrutinizing the contents of the storage bag again only to find the pleasant surprise. He hadn''t expected to obtain a Foundation Pill formula from the Yan Mountain Five Tigers. Understandably, a Foundation Pill formula was highly valuable, not something that could be bought easily even with money. He hadn''t expected that the Yan Mountain Five Tigers had managed to find one. However, after thinking it through, it did make sense. After all, their Cultivation had actually reached the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation stage. It was time for them to hunt for the Foundation Pill. The problem was, acquiring a Foundation Pill was extremely difficult for them, and required the Sect to release some. But the vast majority of Foundation Pills had been seized by clan Cultivators. How could it be the turn of Loose Cultivators? Since they couldn''t procure the Foundation Pill at the auction, their natural course of action was to create it themselves. And so, the Yan Mountain Five Tigers had expended a huge price to find the Foundation Pill recipe. Little did they know, now it would be of benefit to him. "What luck! I sought far and wide, only to find it effortlessly." Zhou Sui was filled with great joy. He had initially planned to obtain the Foundation Pill formula from the auction at Xuanbao Tower. He hadn''t imagined that these robbers would present themselves on a platter, giving him such a significant advantage. One could only say, they were like his fortune handing boys, benefiting him greatly. "Let''s see what this Foundation Pill formula looks like." Upon thinking this, Zhou Sui waved, instantly throwing the Foundation Pill formula to his Book Worm. He couldn''t care less about remembering the contents of the Foundation Pill formula. Once the Book Worm ate it, he''d naturally remember it completely. Unless he died, the recollection of the Foundation Pill formula would not disappear. With a cracking sound, the Book Worm immediately lunged at it, consuming the Foundation Pill formula. Immediately, a vast wave of information flooded his Sea of Consciousness. Chapter 77 - 77: The Main Drug Golden Jade Lingzhi, Second Stage Demon Core_1 "The main ingredient for the Foundation Pill is the tricentennial Golden Jade Lingzhi, in addition to many other valuable medicinal aids. However, none of these supplementing medicines are of utmost importance. The real star ingredient is the Golden Jade Lingzhi." "The Golden Jade Lingzhi thrives in especially rigorous environments, only under certain conditions it is able to grow." "Sects like Immortal Mist Sect and Ghost Demon Sect have monopolized the production of Foundation Pills, cutting off their external circulation by cornering the market for Golden Jade Lingzhi." "As long as the Golden Jade Lingzhi doesn''t circulate outside, even an Alchemy Grandmaster would be unable to craft a Foundation Pill; it''s like cooking without rice." "Apart from the sect cultivators, who could possibly cultivate the Golden Jade Lingzhi?" "No wonder there are scarcely any loose cultivators who are able to attain a Foundation Pill. The monopolization is too intense." Zhou Sui inhaled deeply as soon as he grasped the information about the Foundation Pill. He finally realized the severity of the monopoly in this world. Not only is knowledge monopolized, but also different kinds of pills and medicinal herbs are solely controlled by the powerhouses. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To obtain these, one must join a sect. If one remains a loose cultivator, progress becomes excruciatingly difficult. Advancement becomes impossible. It''s nothing more than a fool''s pipe dream. If possible, he also desired to join a large organization, to be a disciple of a sect, and become part of the monopolistic hierarchy. The problem is, his aptitude is far from suitable, so they won''t deem him as valuable. Even if he were to shamelessly present himself, nobody would want him. This is the harsh reality of this world. However, it''s not absolute that without a Foundation Pill, one cannot reach Foundation Establishment. If that was the case, there wouldn''t be the existence of the first cultivator reaching Foundation Establishment in this world. It''s indeed possible that in the cultivation world there are cultivators who can reach Foundation Establishment without a Foundation Pill, for instance, those with an Upper Grade Spiritual Root or a Heavenly Spirit Root." "They''re capable of Foundation Establishment on their own." "Issue is, excluding those with a Heavenly Spirit Root, cultivators with other Spiritual Roots face a certain degree of risk in their Foundation Establishment process." "With this, there''s only a success rate of seventy percent, fifty percent, or even thirty percent." "If it''s not successful, it''s complete obliteration, there''s no such thing as fortunate survival." "In the absence of Foundation Pills, one is left with no other choice but to risk Foundation Establishment." "Over the long course of time, there are still a few fortunate individuals who successfully undergo Foundation Establishment without the need for a Foundation Pill." "While success in Foundation Establishment without a Foundation Pill is possible, albeit with a lower success rate." "The problem is, why take unnecessary risks? Even with a success rate of ninety percent, there''s still a ten percent chance of failure, right?!" "If one can succeed with a hundred percent certainty, why gamble on their life?" "There''s only one life, and failure means the end of it." Zhou Sui, being extremely cautious, understood that establishing foundation may not strictly mandate a Foundation Pill, but, with a Foundation Pill, even if he fails, his life would not be at risk. The most pivotal point is, he isn''t an elderly cultivator of sixty to seventy years, but a mere youth of twenty-one. He has ample time to attempt Foundation Establishment, there''s absolutely no need for unnecessary risks at the moment. When things get utterly impossible, there''s still no harm in attempting Foundation Establishment on his own." "However, Golden Jade Lingzhi isn''t irreplaceable. If I happen to find a second-stage Demon Core, it would just as well be able to replace Golden Jade Lingzhi in crafting the Foundation Pill." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. From the information he had gathered from the Five Tigers of Yan Mountain, he understood that the five cultivators came to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range to hunt magical beasts and procure second-stage demon cores." What exactly is a Second Stage Demon Core? In fact, most second stage magical beasts don''t possess a demon core, unless they possess exceptional talent, in which case they could possibly nurture a second-stage Demon Core." Once upon a time, some loose cultivators managed to hunt down second-stage magical beasts, getting their hands on second-stage Demon Cores. This allowed them to substitute the Golden Jade Lingzhi as main ingredient and successfully refine Foundation Pills." The problem is, accomplishing this is nearly impossible." That''s because the power of a second-stage magical beast is comparable to a cultivator at the foundation establishment stage, and certain beasts are even stronger than ordinary foundation establishment stage cultivators." For a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator to face a second-stage magical beast is akin to seeking one''s own demise." The situation would be much easier only if the foundation establishment cultivators personally took action." However, if a loose cultivator could find a Foundation Establishment cultivator for help, getting a Foundation Pill would not be that hard " Why then would they need a Demon Core? " Also because of the small number of second-stage magical beasts that can produce inner cores, you''d possibly need to kill dozens of them just to get one Demon Core. " This entails cultivators venturing deep into Cloud Mist Mountain Range to kill a large amount of second-stage magical beasts. " However, deep inside the Cloud Mist Mountain Range lies a third-stage magical beast, equalling a Golden Core cultivator in terms of strength, utterly terrifying. " If you were to alert a third-stage magical beast, death is certain." Indeed, regardless, in order to procure a second-stage Demon Core and hence a Foundation Pill, many loose cultivators still resort to forming alliances and venturing deep into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range to hunt the second-stage magical beasts." Even if countless lives were lost, they still flocked towards it unwavering, never backing down." Once you set foot on the path of becoming an immortal, not many are willing to retreat." "A second-stage Demon Core? It seems obtaining it wouldn''t exactly be impossible." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. A common loose cultivator, in order to attain a second-stage Demon Core, would need to court death." But he was not ordinary; he could manipulate many Gu insects." In particular, once he successfully refines the Gold Eating Bug, if he successfully breeds a large number of them forming a giant swarm, then killing a second-stage magical beast would not be impossible." The most important factor is, he doesn''t need to take action personally, as long as he can manipulate Gu from a distance." Even if he truly fails, his body wouldn''t suffer any damage." He was different from those loose cultivators." Those cultivators death would be certain after one failed, but he could afford countless failures." "Wait, not only can I hunt second-stage magical beasts, but maybe I can also breed them." Zhou Sui had an idea. He had Wine Bugs that could produce a large amount of first-stage Spiritual Wine." Fed on Spiritual Wine in large quantities, there is a chance that a first-stage magical beast can evolve to the second stage." If the wine bug can further enhance its cultivation to a second-stage Wine Bug, it would be able to produce second-stage Spiritual Wine." Things would be much easier when time comes to breed a second-stage magical beast." "This method doesn''t sound that bad." "Capture a large number of first-stage magical beasts to breed, then cultivate them using Spiritual Wine." "Provided the quantity is substantial, I can''t believe it''s impossible to breed a second-stage magical beast." "Once it evolves into a second-stage magical beast, I will lay a trap. At the moment it breaks through to the second stage, I will seize the moment and kill it, claiming its inner core." "In this way, I could endlessly procure second-stage inner cores and manufacture Foundation Pills." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes, a glimmer of excitement reflecting off them." He seemed to have found a way to craft Foundation Pills without the help of a sect." Heh, he would be better off manufacturing Foundation Pills himself than going to any auction." Chapter 78 - 78 When will you take Sister Xia as a concubine? _1 The next morning. "What''s going on? Why isn''t there any disturbance?" Xu Tianze had been constantly monitoring Zhou Sui''s courtyard, but he had been on watch all night to no avail - there had been no activity next door, and no sign of any presence. He could even see Zhou Sui and his wife and concubines going out for morning training, doing the laundry, cooking meals - just like any other day. The problem was, he had deliberately hinted to the Five Tigers of Yan Mountain that the cultivator next door surely possessed a large amount of spirit stones. Given the Five Tigers'' character, they could not have resisted the temptation and would surely have made a move to rob and kill. But until this morning, he had seen no sign of the Five Tigers taking any action, which was completely baffling. "Did the Five Tigers of Yan Mountain fail to understand my meaning, hence they didn''t make a move?" "Or did they make a move but were killed off silently by that bunch of female cultivators?" Xu Tianze frowned slightly, leaning towards the first guess, since the second seemed too absurd. After all, the Five Tigers of Yan Mountain were cultivators in the late stage of Qi cultivation. He himself felt somewhat apprehensive towards them. To secretly kill them off was nothing short of a delusional dream. He seriously doubted that those delicate female cultivators possessed such capabilities. "Humph, I didn''t expect this kid to be so lucky as to escape this calamity." "Those damn Five Tigers of Yan Mountain are incompetent. They claim to be eminent robbers but don''t dare to lay a finger on a few female cultivators. What kind of robbers are they?" "Talking about being the Five Tigers, I''d say they are the Five Mice of Yan Mountain - all as timid as a mouse." "Forget it, now is not the time to reveal myself. The most important thing is to complete the task set by the Sect. I will spare this kid for now. When Misty Cloud City is captured, that will be the end of him." A cold light flashed in Xu Tianze''s eyes. Although he was not satisfied with the failure of this plan, he didn''t let it bother him too much. After all, it was just a casual move. Whether it succeeded or not, it didn''t matter. ........ At noon. Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were having lunch. The table was laden with an array of dishes, emitting a tantalizing aroma. It was quite extravagant. One meal was worth at least ten or so lower-grade spiritual stones. "Husband, our lifestyle is simply too luxurious. I have heard that the prices of grain and meat have skyrocketed outside. I reckon this meal would be worth a hundred lower-grade spirit stones if sold outside." Mu Ziyi exclaimed. She had made inquiries and realized that currently, spirit rice, meat, and vegetables were all being rationed in Misty Cloud City. The black market prices were almost ten times higher compared to the past. If other cultivators saw that they were able to afford such a luxurious meal, they would likely be green with envy. "This is the benefit of preparing in advance. If we had not stocked up on food early, we would not be able to afford such luxurious meals." Zhou Sui said smugly. "Husband, it would be best for us to be more cautious lately. Apparently, quite a few robbers have appeared in Misty Cloud City these days." Ji Bingyu''s face was grave: "They often commit their crimes at night, breaking into houses to rob. There have been quite a few robberies on our street alone. Some even lost their lives. For example, the families of cultivators Liu, Sun, and Zhao were all robbed, and everyone was killed. Their wealth was taken away." She pointed out that Misty Cloud City was not safe right now, and was even more dangerous than before. Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui chuckled. Of course it wasn''t safe - just the previous night his house was invaded by the Five Tigers of Yan Mountain. If he hadn''t detected them in time, they might have become the newest victims on the news. Luckily, his cultivation had improved and he easily dealt with the group of robbers, ensuring their safety. However, he didn''t feel the need to share too much about this, so as to avoid causing his wives and concubines unnecessary anxiety. "What?! They have become so brazen as to carry out burglaries in broad daylight?" Mu Ziyi was shocked: "Wait a second, such a major incident has happened. Didn''t anyone report it to the Immortal Mist Sect? Have those robbers been found by the patrols of Immortal Mist Sect?" She could not believe that such a significant crime could occur in Misty Cloud City under the governance of Immortal Mist Sect. She had been living in Misty Cloud City for three years and hardly witnessed this kind of event. "Ha! The Immortal Mist Sect really don''t have the time to deal with such matters right now. They won''t bother about our life or death." Ji Bingyu shook her head: "After all, simply resisting the daily attacks from the Ghost Demon Sect is quite a headache for them, let alone dealing with these cases of robbery and murder." In the past, there had been cultivators who sought justice from the Immortal Mist Sect patrols. But it was useless. All they got was an acknowledgment of their report, but there was no intention of searching for the culprits. Instead, it seemed like they were encouraging such events, which was a chilling thought. Over time, no one bothered to report these incidents anymore and could only rely on their own luck. "It''s not as simple as being overwhelmed. Reducing the number of loose cultivators might just be what the cultivators from the Immortal Mist Sect are after," Zhou Sui said in a somber tone. "What do you mean?" Ji Bingyu and the others were somewhat perplexed. "I mean it in a literal sense." Zhou Sui said solemnly: "Nobody knows how long this war will last. Maybe another three years, five years. But the supply of food in the city is dwindling. However, there are too many loose cultivators inside the city. A large population means a large daily consumption of food. If they can take this opportunity to eliminate some loose cultivators, the pressure on food supplies might well be greatly relieved." He always speculated with the utmost malice about others. Although this might not be the real goal of the Immortal Mist Sect cultivators, their actions have resulted in this outcome. There is no doubt about this. "In that case, I need to enhance the strength of my array restrictions to prevent outside cultivators from breaking into our courtyard and robbing us." Xia Jingyan became somewhat anxious at once. She became restless and began checking around for any loopholes in the array to prevent enemies from infiltrating their home silently. If that were to happen, they would be in grave danger. "Cultivator Xia, you are quite responsible." Seeing this, Zhou Sui sighed. It was because they had such a responsible Array Master that they could sleep peacefully each night. If there was any issue with the array, they would not be able to sleep well at all. They would be afraid that robbers might sneak into their bedrooms and take their lives. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Cultivator Xia?" Hearing this, Ji Bingyu gave Zhou Sui a half-smiling, half-serious look: "Husband, you and Xia are so close, why do you still refer to her as Cultivator Xia? When will you take Xia as your concubine?" Her beautiful eyes shone with a unusual light. "Uh!" Zhou Sui blinked. He wasn''t a fool, and he could understand the meaning of his wife''s words. And she was pretty blunt. Obviously, his intimate relationship with Xia Jingyan had long been discovered by this wise and clever woman. But this was to be expected. They had all been living under the same roof for such a long time, practically spending dawn to dusk together. How could it not be discovered? Their actions during the day were also bold and unrestrained. The reason Ji Bingyu had not made this issue clear was that she was simply turning a blind eye, and might even be pleased about it. It seemed that she didn''t want to feign ignorance any longer. Chapter 79 - 79: Taking Xia Jingyan as my concubine, better to benefit my sisters than others_1 "When did you find out?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. He had always thought he had been careful enough not to leave any clues, but to his surprise, he was still discovered. "I figured it out quite early. After all, Xia''s scent would occasionally appear on you, even a fool would eventually figure it out," Ji Bingyu chuckled, "I never expected you to have such charm that even Xia sister could not resist throwing herself into your arms, looking for your affection." Scent?! Hearing this, Zhou Sui''s lips twitched. This was simply an oversight in his careful plans. He thought he had been very thorough, but failed to consider the scent. But on reflection, it made sense. As a Qi Cultivation nineth Layer cultivator, one''s senses are extremely sensitive, especially the sense of smell. Even better than a detection dog. "However, it''s a good thing for you to take Sister Xia as your concubine. After all, having one more sister can help share our burdens. Actually, I was intending to find some concubines for you." "Once I attempt to break into the Foundation Establishment Realm, I might need to go into seclusion for several months or even a year." "During such a long time, if nobody is serving you, it would be a dereliction of my duty." "Who knows, you might feel lonely and go find those courtesans." "Rather than letting those courtesans benefit, it''d be better if it were my sisters." "With Sister Xia and Sister Mu sharing the burden, I''ve become much more relaxed." "However, Sister Xia and us are already as close as family, there''s no need to continue hiding." "Of course, if you both actually enjoy the thrill of this situation, then that''s another story." S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ji Bingyu looked at Zhou Sui very seriously. What?! Hearing this, Zhou Sui blinked, although he was aware that women in this world were different from his previous life, he never expected his partner to be so understanding. Not only did she not oppose him having other women, but also wished for him to take more concubines. He was left speechless, she truly was a woman like a queen, possessing maternal leadership. "Alright, let''s choose an auspicious day to formally accept Jingyan as my concubine." Zhou Sui coughed and then said solemnly. He had spent over three years in this world, and was pretty accustomed to its moral values. In this world, it is acceptable for men to have multiple wives and concubines, and so can women. These are not problems at all. Those who possess extraordinary powers can do as they wish, controlling everything. Weakness is the true original sin, the powerless deserve no rights. At this moment, Xia Jingyan, who had just returned from the outside, blushed and looked shy yet tempted when she heard Zhou Sui''s words. However, it was clear that Ji Bingyu had already talked to her about this beforehand, otherwise she would not have reacted this way. "Should we inform our neighbours about this?" Mu Ziyi asked. "No need, it''s a time of chaos, it''s not suitable to make a big deal out of it. A simple celebration will suffice. Plus, our old neighbours are long gone, we don''t really have any neighbours now." Zhou Sui waved his hand. He had experienced what it feels like for things to change completely. In just over three years, his neighbours had changed over and over again, even faster than the growth of leek. This was the world of cultivation. On the path to immortality, there are bones everywhere. The number of people who meet their end properly is extremely few. Most die on the path of seeking the Dao. The path of longevity is always lonely, fortunately, he had partners to accompany him. Otherwise, if he was the only one to achieve eternal life, it would be too lonely. At night, the lights are bright. The table was laden with rare fruits, various spiritual wines and roasted meats, succulent delicacies, remarkably lavish and redolent with enticing aroma. Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan enjoyed a rare extravagant dinner. Even though the world outside was in chaos and cultivators of evil intent appeared, their home remained incredibly safe, and they need not worry about thieves breaking in. Even in the absence of guests, they could still sense each other''s joy, almost merging together into one. After going through three rounds of drinking, everyone was slightly tipsy. Especially Zhou Sui, looking at the three beautiful women, his eyes suddenly heated up. For the first time, he held them in his arms outrightly, an utterly satisfying feeling. Such is the ultimate happiness of life. Soon, the room was filled with sounds of amorous rendezvous throughout the night. Fortunately, there was a silencing barrier around the house, or else it would definitely cause a disturbance. ...... In July. The Cloud Mist Mountain Range had already entered a sizzling phase, with scorching summer heat. Two or three months had passed since the last rent hike by the Immortal Mist Sect. During this period, the Ghost Demon Sect still relentlessly attacked Misty Cloud City, but unfortunately, they couldn''t break through. Both sides remained at a deadlock. For Zhou Sui, it was a rare period of peace. After all, as long as the Ghost Demon Sect doesn''t break in, he would still be safe. At most, he would need to pay a little more rent, which he could easily afford. Further, he had a substantial stash of food, so even if he didn''t venture out, he wouldn''t be concerned about food shortage. Even if it was just his family remaining, they could stay at home till the end of time. Specially, after accepting Xia Jingyan as his concubine, Zhou Sui fully let go and engaged in dual cultivation with his three Taoist companions almost daily, thus improving his cultivation. After three months of intense cultivation, he made significant progress towards the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation. The relationship with his companions also deepened, they were practically inseparable However, this continuous indulgence had left him pale and at the verge of collapse. "I can''t go on like this. If this reckless life continues, I''m afraid I''ll have to start taking tonics in my twenties," Zhou Sui remarked, his face as white as a sheet. He acknowledged that since taking Xia Jingyan as a concubine, this seductress has been unabashedly demanding. Earlier, they restrained themselves a bit due to their untold relationship. But now, relying on her alluring inner beauty, she often provokes him. This led him nearly drained and out of steam. Frankly, he was feeling a bit weak in the knees now and was hesitant to return to the bedroom, fearing he would be devoured by these three femme fatales. "Nevertheless, all this hard work paid a bit," Zhou Sui took a look at his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer (Progress 66%), Age: 21 (150 cycles)] [Aptitude: Seventh-grade Spiritual Root (60%)] [Swordsmanship: First-grade Superior (89%)] [Rune: First-grade Superior (85%)] [Seventh-Order formation: First-grade Superior (15%)] [Pill Master: First-grade Superior (99%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Minor Accomplishment (25%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Minor Accomplishment (20%)] [Fireball Technique: Great Achievement (99%), Wind Blade Art: Proficient, Golden Light skill: Proficient, Ice Frost skill: Proficient, Spring Wind Rain skill: Proficient, Lightning Summoning skill: Proficient...] [Obsession Gu: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Clone Gu: First-grade Superior, Wine Bug: First-grade Superior, Gold Eating Bug: First-grade Superior, Book Worm: First-grade Superior, Dream Soul Gu: First-grade Superior.] Clearly, in addition to progress in his cultivation, the improvement in his Spiritual Root Aptitude was the most significant. If he continues to evolve at this rate, it might not be long before his Spiritual Root elevates to the sixth stage. Chapter 80 - 80: Trading Magic Artifacts for Food, Cultivator Bows for Five Dou of Rice_1 Thump, thump, thump!!! Just as Zhou Sui was planning to continue his cultivation, he suddenly heard a knocking at the door. "Who is it?" Zhou Sui sent out his consciousness and detected an old cultivator outside the door. He appeared to be in his seventies or eighties, with a cultivation level at the eighth layer of Qi cultivation. He quickly recognized him. This was his neighbor, Qian Wei, an artifact refiner. However, they just barely knew each other and weren''t too familiar. Unexpectedly, Qian Wei had come looking for him. "Fellow Daoist Qian, what brings you here unannounced?" Zhou Sui opened the door and asked. "Fellow Daoist Zhou. Upon seeing Zhou Sui open the door, Qian Wei was immediately relieved and explained, "I was wondering if you had any spare food and spirit meat that you could trade. I could offer a lower grade magical tool in exchange." He wanted to trade spirit meat and spirit rice with Zhou Sui. "Trade for spirit rice and spirit meat? Are you saying you''ve run out of food ?" Hearing this, Zhou Sui was taken aback. This was simply unheard of. In the past in Misty Cloud City, spirit rice and spirit meat were almost worthless. If cultivators wanted to trade these foods for pills and magic artifacts, it was basically a pipe dream. But now, this Qian Wei was actually willing to part with precious magic artifacts in exchange, which was simply incredible. It was like using gold to trade for rice and flour. In peacetime, no one would do such a foolish thing. "All gone¡­ I''ve run out of food. Who could have expected that Misty Cloud City would be in such a long siege? I also didn''t think to store so much food. The food that I did store has already been eaten, I don''t even have a single fasting pill left." Qian Wei was filled with regret. If he had known how important food would be, he would have stored a heap of it to begin with. Instead, now he had to humble himself for a little food. But it was a necessary evil. The space in a cultivator''s storage bag was limited, and most of them had only one or two cubic meters of space. Most of it was occupied by secret scripts, magic artifacts, pills and other valuables. Why would anyone store food? Furthermore, fasting pills were not cheap, no one would store them in large quantities. "Even if you''ve run out of food, you could still buy more. Aren''t the shops now providing limited supplies? Why sell your magic artifacts for so little?" Zhou Sui asked. "Don''t you know, Fellow Daoist Zhou?" Upon hearing this, Qian Wei seemed a bit surprised, "Last night, the warehouse in Misty Cloud City storing spirit rice and meat was attacked by spies from the Ghost Demon Sect, and a large amount of food was destroyed all at once. Now, even the Immortal Mist Sect can''t supply large amounts of food. Even if you go to the shops to buy food now, you can''t buy even a single grain of rice, no matter how much you''re willing to spend." "The Ghost Demon Sect attacked the spirit rice warehouse?" Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui was stunned. He had been staying at home all the time and barely went out. He was not very sensitive to what happened outside. He didn''t expect that the Ghost Demon Sect would actually attack the spirit rice warehouse. Without a doubt, this was a heavy blow to the Immortal Mist Sect. After all, the space in a cultivator''s storage bag was limited, and it wasn''t possible to store all their food in these bags. A large amount of spirit rice and meat was still stored in the warehouses. Normally, these places would be heavily guarded. However, evidently, the spies of the Ghost Demon Sect were one step ahead. They somehow bypassed the guards and set a fire to destroy the spirit rice and meat in the warehouse. This led to a drastic decrease in the food stored by the Immortal Mist Sect in Misty Cloud City. If they had kept to the rationing, the cultivators in Misty Cloud City could have lasted for over a year. But now, a large amount of spirit rice has been burned, meat has been destroyed, leading to the disappearance of a large amount of food. This would surely lead to a famine in Misty Cloud City, and who knows how many cultivators might starve then. No wonder Qian Wei is willing to exchange magic artifacts for food. After all, no matter how precious the magic artifact is, it can''t fill your stomach. Now, who knows how many cultivators are in a hurry, wanting to exchange pills, magic artifacts, talismans, etc., for food. "I''m sorry, but we don''t have much food stored ourselves. If Fellow Daoist Qian does have food, I have some talismans that I could trade with you. The price is guaranteed to be cheap." Zhou Sui said without showing any emotions. He did not plan to trade food with him. Admittedly, he had a lot of food on him, and he could seize the opportunity to buy a lot of magic artifacts and pills at low prices. He might even be able to take advantage of this to make a fortune. The problem is, this is too risky. If other cultivators find out he has a lot of food, the threat he might face would probably go beyond mere jealously and greed. Having been in Misty Cloud City for so many years, he was very familiar with the nature of cultivators. Don''t be fooled by the amiable appearances these cultivators put on. As soon as there''s a profit to be made, as soon as they can bully the weak, they would likely kill without hesitation and become robbers. A person who possesses an abundance of resources naturally invites murder. This is the life of a cultivator. He can always make money, there''s no need to take unnecessary risks at this time and make himself a target. "You also don''t have any food? Then I''ll be taking my leave." Hearing this, Qian Wei''s face turned pale and he said unhappily. He had originally come here hoping to use his magic tool to exchange food with other cultivators. But this guy actually wanted to use talismans to exchange food with him? Wasn''t he just talking nonsense? If they were in the wilderness, talismans might be useful. But while staying in Misty Cloud City, talismans couldn''t be used as food. If he really traded all his remaining food, he would probably starve to death. He wasn''t stupid enough to do something like that. So, he left without hesitation, going elsewhere to see if he could exchange food with other cultivators who had enough food stored. "Fellow Daoist Qian, please take care." Zhou Sui waved his hand, bidding Qian Wei goodbye. But he soon realized that it wasn''t just Qian Wei who had come knocking. His other neighbors, Fellow Daoist Zhu, Fellow Daoist Sun, Fellow Daoist Feng and a dozen others cultivators in the late stage of Qi cultivation also came one after another, hoping to trade for food with Zhou Wei. Clearly, these cultivators were also in a food crisis and wanted to seize the opportunity to get a large amount of food. Some even offered the treasures they had been hiding away, such as pill formulas, magic artifacts, pills, secret scripts and so on. Unfortunately, they were all declined by Zhou Sui, who claimed that even his own home didn''t have much food left. The cultivators could only leave disappointed. After all, they couldn''t possibly force Zhou Sui, whose side was backed by two cultivators at the ninth layer of Qi cultivation, Ji Bingyu and Xia Jingyan. These cultivators had to weigh their own abilities and consider whether it was worth it. Of course, if Zhou Sui was still at the first layer of Qi cultivation as he was before, he might have been killed by these neighbors who were as fierce as wolves and tigers, and all his food would have been stolen. At this point, no one would consider the feelings of their neighbors. Most importantly, they didn''t have deep feelings for each other to begin with - they were just acquaintances, not very familiar. Chapter 81 - 81: Selling Grain at the Price of Gold, the Steady Zhou Sui_1 By dusk. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many loose cultivators returned from the city center, dejected, empty-handed, and utterly depressed. "What happened? You couldn''t buy any food either?" Someone asked. "To hell with buying, stores are closed now, no one is doing business, even if you have spirit stones you can''t buy any grain." A grey-robed cultivator cursed under his breath, entirely infuriated. He had never experienced anything like this before. "This is too ridiculous, how could there be no food, could we cultivators really starve to death?" Someone else complained. "Ah, you don''t know how astonishing the prices of food are right now, they''re changing three times a day." A white robed monk spoke with a terrified heart. In the morning, he could just afford the price of the rice but thought it too expensive, so he didn''t buy it. Who would''ve thought that by midday the price doubled, and he started panicking. By evening, even when he raised the price tenfold, no one was selling. "Isn''t that the truth? Earlier, I tried to exchange a lower-grade magic artifact for some grain. But, I found that one magic artifact could only exchange for thirty catty of spirit rice, more than that, people simply ignored." "This is too outrageous, a lower-grade magic artifact can only exchange for thirty catty of spirit rice, is this spirit rice some Foundation Pill? Why is it so expensive? This is too absurd." "And that isn''t even the worst, someone pulled out a Yellow Dragon Pill, but no one would exchange it for rice." "Wow, since when did the price of spirit rice becomes more expensive than pills? That''s just insane." "It can''t be helped. Rarity breeds value. It''s all due to those demonic cultivators who burned the granary of Misty Cloud City so now there is hardly any spirit rice left." "Right, pills can''t be used as food and won''t fill the belly. Now, spirit rice is far more valuable than any pill." "Ha, I don''t believe that all the spirit rice was burned, there must be a lot stored somewhere." "Indeed, a lot of spirit rice is stored, but people are hoarding it, not willing to sell, instead raising the price. It''s blatantly profiteering and bleeding us dry." "Those unscrupulous merchants deserve to die. With Misty Cloud City on the verge of famine, they are raising the price of spirit rice. They clearly want to starve us." "If it really comes to that, let''s fight the Immortal Mist Sect to the death. I would rather open Misty Cloud City''s seventh-order formation than starve to death." Many loose cultivators were discussing, their faces extremely bleak. They had thought that going to the city center could provide an opportunity to buy food. But who could have thought that food shortage would lead to grain prices skyrocketing to absurd extents. Many of the loose cultivators couldn''t afford to buy spirit rice, left destitute, to the point where they could only eat dirt. Basically, there was no spirit rice in circulation anymore, and money might not even guarantee a purchase. Some cultivators had become desperate. If the Immortal Mist Sect truly made a final stand, they would rather fight them than starve to death within Misty Cloud City. But for now, they hadn''t been pushed to the brink, as some had stored a portion of grain in their storage bags, capable of barely supporting them for a while. ...... Inside the room, at this moment. The table was filled with a variety of dishes, aromatic, and abundantly stocked. A stark contrast from the cultivators outside. Zhou Sui, Mu Ziyi, Ji Bingyu, and Xia Jingyan had noticed the outside situation. The shortage of rice and meat was worse than they had imagined. Many of the loose cultivators were in a state of hunger, making them extremely irritable. They weren''t mere commoners from the mundane world but cultivators who held power. If these cultivators started rioting, it would undeniably result in formidable destruction. "Dear, outside our sect, cultivators are short of food, and the prices are exorbitantly high. We''ve stored so much food, why not sell it at a high price and rake in a lot of profit?" Mu Ziyi admitted she was a little tempted. It seemed extraordinary that she could exchange a few dozen pounds of Spirit Rice for a magic artifact or a Yellow Dragon Pill. It was a gold mine. It was like exchanging a bowl of rice for a nugget of gold. The profit was huge. It was hard not to entertain the idea of selling grains at sky high prices. Wouldn''t a few deals make it easy to earn tens of thousands of Lower Grade Spirit Stones? "No, we can''t make money this way." Zhou Sui waved his hand, "Is there a business more lucrative than our spiritual wine dealing? Turning regular wine to spiritual one¡ªprofits are beyond description. We don''t lack Spirit Stones right now. Once we start selling grains on a large scale, no matter how cautious we are, we''d inevitably get noticed. Other cultivators would realize we might be storing a massive amount of food. Once they''re aware of it, they won''t act gratefully and wouldn''t think about trading with us. Instead, the only thought left would be to rob us of our grains. The family cultivators can gain huge profits from the grain trade because they have overwhelming strength. Even if they have to face a cultivator riot, they can suppress it without breaking a sweat. We are not capable of this. Of course, if some Loose Cultivators offer to exchange valuable treasures, small scale trading can be an option. If it is not a treasure, there''s absolutely no point." Although such business could certainly bring a large number of Spirit Stones and potentially make him rich overnight, he lacked the strength to hold onto such a risky venture. If his movements were exposed, he would certainly be besieged by the Loose Cultivators. Endangering himself for a few Spirit Stones was like giving up a watermelon to pick up sesame seeds. The loss outweighs the gain. "You''re right, darling. Just dealing spiritual wine is enough to fill our coffers. There''s no need to risk it. Our most important goal now is to stay safe, lay low and be as inconspicuous as possible." Ji Bingyu nodded, agreeing with him. "Indeed, there''s no need for us to risk." Xia Jingyan also agreed. Her beloved husband had always been prudent, taking careful steps. Even after becoming a Seventh Layer Qi Cultivator, his disposition never changed. However, this steady character of his gave her a great sense of security. She knew some couples before. Generally, the husband would usually go on adventures to hunt Demonic Beasts and die accidentally, leaving the female cultivators widowed. Such was the result of conflicts. Similar incidents were not uncommon. "Seems like you all are refreshed after having your fill these days." "Even started contemplating on such odds and ends." "Wait a bit, go freshen up and watch how I will teach you." Zhou Sui waved his hand broadly. "Dear." At hearing this, Mu Ziyi''s legs trembled a little, blushing as if she was aware of what was coming. "Okay, dear, I''ll be there soon." Ji Bingyu chuckled, giving Zhou Sui a flirtatious glance. "Hmph, little man, I want to see how you''re going to teach me." Xia Jingyan looked at Zhou Sui provocatively. A moment later, the room was filled with the warmth of spring, shadows swaying, completely ignoring the fuss of the outside world. Chapter 82 - 82: Stalking Xu Tianze, a Night Dark and Windy Perfect for Killing_1 August, the scorching sun dominated the skies, making the weather increasingly hot. The crisis of food shortage in Misty Cloud City was escalating. Many loose cultivators had begun to attack the City Lord''s mansion, hoping for aid from the Immortal Mist Sect. However, the Immortal Mist Sect remained cold-hearted and ignored everyone. If anyone dared to attack the City Lord''s mansion, the patrolling guards of the Immortal Mist Sect would use their Thunder Method. After some loose cultivators died, no one dared to attack the City Lord''s mansion anymore. Left with no other option for food, the loose cultivators started to kill each other. Every day, some lives were lost. The city was in chaos, and many loose cultivators started to form groups to protect themselves from others'' assaults. Zhou Sui''s home had also experienced some attacks. But Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi, who had just reached the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation, took action and eliminated some thieves, which dissuaded any cultivators around with malicious intent. From then on, no one dared to attack their yard. After all, these loose cultivators weren''t fools. They would naturally pick the weak to exploit, going after those with solid defenses was simply seeking their own death. A home with three Qi Cultivation ninth layer cultivators wasn''t something easy to provoke. After all, Mu Ziyi had also advanced to the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation during this time. ....... In the middle of the night, inside the quiet room. Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the floor, operating the Insect God Sutra, quietly cultivating, exhaling and inhaling nature''s spiritual energy, and boosting his internal True Yuan. This was a rare night without frolic with his wives and concubines. It wasn''t that he didn''t want to, he simply couldn''t keep up anymore. These three enchanting women had greatly improved their cultivation recently and their combat power was fierce. The continuous battles over the month had left him feeling a bit debilitated, almost causing him to feel weak upon seeing them. If this continued, he feared he might have to resort to eating replenishing herbs daily. He was young, only twenty-one, and already starting to rely on replenishing herbs, this was simply unbearable. "I can''t carry on like this; a man needs proper rest." "If I continue like this, I will end up ruined sooner or later." Zhou Sui took a deep breath. Thinking of his three vigorous wives, he couldn''t help but shudder. If he didn''t hurry and improve his physique, he was afraid he might not be able to endure it. Sooner or later, he would become a limp shrimp. Even upon seeing his beautiful wives and concubines, he would feel indifferent, that would truly be tragic. "Hmm, Xu Tianze, is there any movement on your side?" Suddenly, Zhou Sui felt a movement in his heart. His clone, which was placed near Xu Tianze, seemed to sense something. Shadowy figures suddenly entered Xu Tianze''s house. These figures were quite mysterious, all of them were at least cultivators of the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation. Upon careful count, at least seven or eight late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivators had entered Xu Tianze''s house. Honestly, he had never forgotten Xu Tianze''s scheme against him. He had never forgotten the incident with the Five Tigers of Yanshan and always kept it in mind. Having a wolf eyeing your life constantly, who could sleep peacefully? He had always wanted to take revenge. He just needed to find the right time to eliminate this nuisance. Now, in the chaotic period of Misty Cloud City where cultivators were killing each other left and right. Undoubtedly, during this period, the death of some cultivators didn''t really matter and nobody would investigate it. He had originally planned to act tonight, to assassinate Xu Tianze, but unexpectedly so many uninvited guests had suddenly appeared in Xu Tianze''s courtyard, which was quite puzzling. "Keep an eye on them." Zhou Sui immediately gave an order to one of his clones, which was an offspring-worm of the Clone Gu. It turned into a Gu Insect and burrowed into a large Banyan tree in Xu Tianze''s home to conceal its existence. In fact, all his clones did the same and turned into Gu Insects, blending into various trees. Only in crucial times would the insect transform back into a humanoid clone and roam around Misty Cloud City. In this way, his clones acted like surveillance cameras, spread around Misty Cloud City, monitoring various corners of the city and forewarning of any impending danger. Whosh~~ A thought sprung into the mind of the clone, spreading a silent and invisible divine sense covering the entire yard. It must be noted, this was the power of a Foundation Establishment''s Divine Sense, undetectable unless by another Foundation Establishment cultivator. The cultivators in the courtyard were mainly at the Qi Cultivation Stage, naturally unable to sense the power of Divine Sense. Nor could they know that they were being monitored. ... S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, inside the house. Besides Xu Tianze, there were nine Qi Cultivators at the Late Qi Cultivation Stage, each emanating a terrifying demonic aura, apparently all members of the Ghost Demon Sect. "Dear fellow disciples." Xu Tianze bowed and said, "I have identified all the nodes in the second-stage formation of Misty Cloud City. As long as any one of you attacks and destroys one of these formation nodes, then the city''s formation will collapse on its own. At that time, our Ghost Demon Sect''s army will surely be able to conquer Misty Cloud City and capture the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect, Leng Yuexi." A cold glint emerged in his eyes. During the past two years, he had been undercover in Misty Cloud City, masquerading as a virtuous man, disguising himself as a top-tier Talisman Master, befriending various loose cultivators in the city to investigate the formation nodes of Misty Cloud City. Then, at a critical moment, strike a deadly blow to Misty Cloud City. "Not bad." Hearing this, a middle-aged cultivator laughed heartily: "If Misty Cloud City is broken, you, Junior Brother Xu, will certainly be credited. If your merits are enough, you might exchange it for a Foundation Pill in the sect and may become a Foundation Establishment cultivator." "Oh no, I am but an inconsequential figure, only good at investigating news. I can''t compare to the merits of my fellow disciples." "It''s my fellow disciples attacking the formation nodes, that''s a great merit." "If I can have even a bit of leftovers from it, I would be completely satisfied." Xu Tianze modestly replied. He was well aware that if he indeed took the lead and gained the most merit, these fellow disciples of the Ghost Demon Sect might turn against him and secretly attack him. In the Demonic Path, there was no such thing as camaraderie between fellow disciples. Only calculations of personal gain existed. Everyone wanted a Foundation Pill, but one had to be alive to acquire it. "Haha, Junior Brother Xu is being too modest. Your contribution will certainly be remembered by the sect and you certainly won''t miss out on your portion." The middle-aged cultivator laughed heartily, quite satisfied with Xu Tianze''s humility. "Elder Brother, I wonder why the sect suddenly wants to break Misty Cloud City''s formation. Previously, didn''t our sect plan to use Misty Cloud City as bait to lure out the enemy? So we intentionally didn''t break Misty Cloud City''s formation. Why has there been a change in plans now?" Xu Tianze was curious about this. This was different from the previous plan and he was wondering what changes had occurred. "Well, the original plan of the sect was indeed as such, but those two old turtles from the Immortal Mist Sect are too patient. Even though we lured them in various ways, they didn''t plan to come to Misty Cloud City and seemed to have given up on this city." "But our Ghost Demon Sect''s Golden Core ancestor couldn''t possibly make a move casually while having to guard against attacks from other sects." "So, to completely force the Immortal Mist Sect, we decided to push forward the plan, break into Misty Cloud City, and capture Leng Yuexi." "As long as Leng Yuexi, the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect, falls into the hands of our Ghost Demon Sect, we don''t believe those two old turtles from the Immortal Mist Sect can continue to bear it." The middle-aged cultivator''s murderous aura surged. Chapter 83 - 83: Second Stage Lightning Seal, Gold Eating Bug Group Makes a Move _1 "I see." Upon hearing this, Xu Tianze had a sudden realization: "No wonder the brothers were continually burning the granary of Misty Cloud City and causing chaos around the city, secretly slaughtering cultivators. They probably did this to distract the attention of the Immortal Mist Sect cultivators, making them unsure of our intentions, thereby creating the opportunity to destroy the Seventh-Order formation." He instantly understood why his brothers, despite exposing their tracks, insisted on creating havoc in all directions. The purpose of all this was to destroy the second-stage formation of Misty Cloud City. Once this formation is obliterated, the entirety of Misty Cloud City becomes as easy as capturing something in a bag. "Indeed." The middle-aged cultivator nodded: "Unfortunately, it seems that the cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect have seen through our scheme. Even though we kept burning their granaries in an attempt to scatter their forces, they still haven''t slackened their defense of the formation''s nodes. To say that the Immortal Mist Sect indeed has capable people would be an understatement. But alas, their reign ends tonight, I will lead a group of Loose Cultivators, storming the City Lord''s mansion of Misty Cloud City, drawing their attention." "At that time you can seize the opportunity to attack the other formation nodes. As long as one can destroy a single formation node, then the second-stage array collapses completely, and then our cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect in Foundation Establishment stage will be able to break in and finish the job." He tightened his grip into a fist, his body radiating an intense aura of bloodlust. "But brother, the lord''s mansion is guarded by two Foundation Establishment cultivators, one is the ancestor of the Lu family, and the other is Leng Yuexi, the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. They are both in the late stages of Foundation Establishment cultivation and their abilities are no mean feat." Xu Tianze was quite astonished, he didn''t expect his brother to dare to lead an attack on the City Lord''s Mansion, it seemed like a suicidal attempt. After all, once a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage is fully enraged, other cultivators are almost certainly doomed. "Haha, what''s there to fear?" The middle-aged cultivator chuckled: "Though the ancestor of the Lu family is a late Foundation Establishment cultivator, he is more than two hundred years old now and near the end of his lifespan. Also, he was said to have been injured before and is critically impaired. As for Leng Yuexi, the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect, she is even less noteworthy. She was previously surrounded and attacked by more than a dozen Foundation Establishment elders of our Ghost Demon Sect, and was even poisoned. She has merely been relying on pills to hold on, she wouldn''t have enough power to defend herself." "Of course, even so, they''re still at the Foundation Establishment stage of cultivation, and are not to be trifled with. Luckily, before entering Misty Cloud City, Sect Master bestowed upon me three ''Second-stage Thunderbolt Talismans''. If I run into a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I can throw these three second-stage Thunderbolt Talismans at them and I bet even a Foundation Establishment cultivator would have a hard time. With some luck, I could seriously injure them in an instant." He said smugly, hinting at his hidden trump card. "Second-stage Thunderbolt Talisman?!" Xu Tianze was immediately filled with awe; he knew of the rarity of these second-stage talismans. Any one of them could easily cost hundreds of middle-grade Spirit Stones, and even if you had the money, you might not be able to buy one. For an ordinary second-stage Talisman Master, to produce a single second-stage talisman would require backbreaking effort. The value of such a talisman is therefore self-evident. However, it must be said that a second-stage talisman is indeed worth its price. Even a Qi Cultivation stage cultivator could use a second-stage talisman to mount an attack potent enough to inflict serious damage on a Foundation Establishment cultivator. This is one of the special techniques that Qi Cultivation cultivators possess to kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Clearly, in order to deal with the two Foundation Establishment cultivators of Misty Cloud City, the Ghost Demon Sect has spared no cost. It''s no wonder then as to why his brother was willing to undertake such a dangerous task; without some ace up his sleeve, who would willingly march into certain death? "By the way, I hear you''ve taken a liking to some female Qi Cultivation cultivators and are planning to make a covert move?" The middle-aged cultivator flashed a small smirk at Xu Tianze. "Yes." Xu Tianze nodded: "My cultivation technique requires the energies of some late-stage Qi Cultivation female cultivators. It happens they have appeared nearby, so I thought to make a move. I didn''t expect you to be aware of this." "Not bad, this is the spirit of the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators; see a woman you like, snatch her; see treasure you desire, grab it." S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "All the treasures in this world should belong to the strong." "The weak can only crawl at our feet and howl." "After we breach Misty Cloud City, we brothers will lend you a hand and help you fulfill your dreams." The middle-aged cultivator gave off a murderous aura, his eyes filled with bloodlust. Obviously, in his eyes, this was a kind of reward for his disciples. It was a way to win their loyalty. "Thank you, brother. With the help of my brothers, I believe this time nothing can go wrong." Xu Tianze was immediately pleased. His original plan was a bit dangerous; after all, he was just a cultivator in the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation, and it was risky trying to deal with three late-stage Qi Cultivation females. But with the help of the Ghost Demon Sect brothers, then, it was stage one to nine all at once. Rumble~~~ Just when these cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect were about to discuss something or plan their next move, suddenly, an invisible wave of soul energy struck them. It was silent and traceless! This is the power of the Dream Soul Gu - Dream-Invasion! At this moment, Zhou Sui immediately launched his attack. Instantly, the unprotected Ghost Demon cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect, unaware that they were about to be attacked here, were plunged into a dream state, becoming as stiff as wooden chickens. "Damn it, we''re under attack!" This middle-aged cultivator also felt bewildered. But one of his magic artifacts was activated at that moment, forming an incandescent spiritual barrier, and he immediately snapped out of it. He was both surprised and furious, having no idea who had launched an attack on him. But there''s no doubt that such an attack on the soul was terrifying, utterly silent and insensible. If he hadn''t been wearing a top-grade magic artifact, The Mind Crystal Pendant, capable of warding off soul attacks, he would likely have fallen victim to the attack at that very moment. Despite that, he felt quite bewildered as though someone had hammered his head fiercely. He felt slightly dizzy and saw stars spinning around him. Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!! The next second, several golden lights flew across the sky, like golden sword lights. They were the Gold Eating Bugs, fifty Gold Eating Bugs appeared immediately at this place. Zhou Sui had pulled out all the stops to utterly annihilate these cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect. He gave no quarter. These Gold Eating Bugs were extremely fast, their wings created an illusion as they moved like light, bolting towards the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect. "You''re courting death!" The middle-aged cultivator roared angrily. He was an experienced warrior and had abundant combat experience. In the face of such a desperate situation, he was still able to fight back. With one wave of his hands, dozens of first-grade superior talismans from his body were flung out like they cost nothing. It was as though dozens of spell attacks were erupting simultaneously; needless to say, the sheer power of this attack was unthinkable. Rumble~~~ The talismans exploded instantly on impact with the Gold Eating Bugs, producing rumbling noises. Thick smoke rose, and debris flew around. Chapter 90 - 90 Blood Like a Furnace, Dragon Elephants Body_1 "Good thing I stored a lot of food." Zhou Sui felt somewhat relieved. He had stocked up more than ten years'' worth of food, including demonic beast meat, spirit rice, and vegetables, and so on. Even if his appetite inflated by several times, he could at least hold on for four or five years. If you add the pills into the equation, then he could last even longer. So, he didn''t need to worry about his home''s food supply being quickly depleted and left him with an empty stomach. "Honey, you came to the kitchen for a meal this late at night?" At this time, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi, all emerged from the bedroom upon hearing the noise in the kitchen. They looked at Zhou Sui curiously. Zhou Sui never used to get up in the middle of the night to eat before. This was the first time. But the moment they saw Zhou Sui, they felt as if the man before them suddenly changed, becoming more robust. The vital energy in his body burned like a furnace, incredibly vigorous. It was as if a ferocious beast lived in Zhou Sui''s body. But they didn''t feel any fear. Instead, they felt a sense of security. "Haha, I just had a breakthrough in my cultivation, and suddenly felt hungry, so I came to the kitchen for some food," Zhou Sui just laughed. A breakthrough in cultivation? Was it the Body Tempering skill?" Ji Bingyu''s eyes lit up instantly. She came close, feeling Zhou Sui''s body. She immediately sensed that her husband''s body had become several times more robust than before. It seemed like each muscular inch contained explosive power. And the body was extremely proportionate, filled with a sense of ultimate beauty that was irresistible. "Yes." Zhou Sui nodded, not planning to hide anything. He attributed all the changes in his body to the Body Tempering skill. "My husband is incredible to have successfully practiced the Body Tempering skill." Mu Ziyi''s beautiful eyes shimmered with uncertainty. She smelled Zhou Sui''s scent and immediately felt her heart pounding, as if Zhou Sui had become even more attractive now. "Body Tempering skill? Is it really that amazing? Isn''t it merely for show?" Xia Jingyan blinked her beautiful eyes and watched Zhou Sui curiously. "Merely for show? Things are different now." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, his eyes showing a glimmer of excitement. He could feel the power of the Dragon Elephant Gu surging within him, like having the Dragon Elephant Bloodline. He had a hard time suppressing the impulse within his body, and it must be released. It seemed to be the instinct of a dragon, almost impossible to restrain. Hearing this, Ji Bingyu and the others blushed and looked at the man before them with annoyance. They knew exactly what was on this man''s mind. A moment later. The spring scene filled the bedroom. Not until the third watch of the night did the room quiet down. It was only to be expected. The refinement from the power of the Dragon Elephant Gu substantially improved Zhou Sui''s physical quality and stamina. Compared to before, he was several times stronger. ¡­ At this moment, at a camp outside Misty Cloud City. This place was the main camp of the Ghost Demon Sect''s Foundation-building Cultivators, responsible for monitoring every movement of Misty Cloud City. Many Demon Cultivators were stationed here. They attacked Misty Cloud City''s seventh-order formation three times a day, morning, afternoon, and evening, like clockwork, persistently draining the energy of the spirit stones in Misty Cloud City. "Xu Tianze and the others'' life tokens have disappeared. They''re already dead inside Misty Cloud City." A black-robed Demon Cultivator said. The moment Xu Tianze and the others died, their life tokens stored in the Sect also shattered completely. At the same time, he also knew that Xu Tianze and others must have died. "How is that possible? Didn''t we tell them to hide so as not to be discovered by the Immortal Mist Sect? How were they killed?" A bald-headed, Foundation-building Demon Cultivator frowned, "Even the Sect Master gave them three top-tier second-stage thunder talismans, and they just died like this? How useless!" He assumed that the murderer was definitely a Cultivator from the Immortal Mist Sect. After all, Xu Tianze and the others were all Cultivators of Qi Cultivation ninth layer, each with many tricks up their sleeves They would not have been killed if it weren''t for the Immortal Mist Sect Cultivators. As for Loose Cultivators trying to kill his Ghost Demon Sect disciples, that was sheer nonsense and utterly impossible. Now he was half-dead with anger. The deaths of Xu Tianze and the others had disrupted the Ghost Demon Sect''s plan. If they were not able to cause internal chaos, they would struggle to break Misty Cloud City''s large formation. They could only watch in irritation as the Immortal Mist Sect Cultivators hid in Misty Cloud City, helpless. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now that Xu Tianze and the others were dead, he could do nothing about it. He surely couldn''t bring these disciples back to life just to kill them again. "Perhaps the Immortal Mist Sect disciples had long sensed their deception and ambushed them secretly, so they didn''t even have the chance to use the second-stage talisman and disappeared." "It''s even possible that it was Leng Yuexi who made the move." The black-robed Demon Cultivator''s eyes shone: "It seems we underestimated that Immortal Mist Sect Young Sect Master, Leng Yuexi. We thought it was foolproof, but they still detected the trick. We can''t easily believe the words of our mole in the Lu family anymore, otherwise, we will definitely fall into their trap." He thought the reputation of that Immortal Mist Sect Young Sect Master, Leng Yuexi, was not unfounded. She was even more clever and alert than the rumors suggested. Even in such a predicament, she could find the Demon Cultivator hidden in Misty Cloud City. And disrupted their Ghost Demon Sect''s plan. The difficulty of dealing with them exceeded his imagination. "Senior Brother, what should we do now? Without Ghost Demon Sect disciples inside to sabotage the formation, I am afraid that we cannot break this second-stage formation with our strength alone." The bald-headed Demon Cultivator was quite frustrated. "Don''t rush." The black-robed Demon Cultivator waved his hand: "Now those two Immortal Mist Sect Golden Core old turtles dare not come out, time is on our side. If we can''t undermine it from the inside, then we will attack from the front. The daily consumption of spirit stones to maintain a second-stage formation is astounding. I don''t believe that this Misty Cloud City can hold on for long. Once the spirit stones are exhausted, the formation will naturally break." He was quite calm. Spending several years to attack a second-stage formation was common. For instance, in the case of some cultivators'' cave ruins, many cultivators destroyed the formation continuously for over ten years to get the treasures inside. The same principle applied here. "Senior Brother sure is patient. In that case, we can only wait." "Damn Immortal Mist Sect Cultivators, once the formation is broken, no one inside will survive." "Especially the one who killed our Ghost Demon Sect disciples. He is bound to die." The bald-headed Demon Cultivator''s eyes flashed with a cold glint; he was utterly ruthless. The other Ghost Demon Sect Cultivators also nodded unanimously. Chapter 85 - 85: All Done by the Demon Cultivators, Poor Daoist Xu_1 "Soul Search!" As soon as Zhou Sui thought of this, he immediately activated the power of the Dream Soul Gu to search the souls of these Ghost Demon Sect cultivators. This attack was not merely an act of revenge, but he also wanted to gather information about the Ghost Demon Sect. Swish~~ Immediately, the souls of these just deceased cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect were devoured by the Dream Soul Gu. Vast amounts of soul memories and soul energy were absorbed into the body of the Dream Soul Gu. At this moment, the aura of the Dream Soul Gu was growing stronger gradually, evolving towards the second stage. "What? This Xu Tianze dares to make a move against me? Quite gutsy." "Damn, he died too early, he got off cheap." Zhou Sui''s expression changed, clenching his teeth in anger. Normally, he was the one making moves against others, now this kid dared to make a move against him. This was intolerable. He couldn''t bear this! After gaining the memory about Xu Tianze, he immediately came to know why Xu Tianze wanted to assassinate him secretly. Because this guy practiced a demonic cultivation technique and had set his eyes on Ji Bingyu and others. He even eyed Xia Jingyan''s inner charming body. This was of great benefit to Xu Tianze''s cultivation practice, an excellent furnace indeed. But because of his presence, he had been staying at home, rarely leaving the courtyard, Xu Tianze never got the chance to get in touch with Ji Bingyu and the others for these two years. This led Xu Tianze to bear a deep grudge against Zhou Sui, constantly hatching schemes to harm him. Previously, this kid had tried to invite him to explore relics and hidden caves. This was just one of his schemes. If he had really agreed, once he was out in the wild, he would definitely be ambushed by demonic cultivators. He would have been certain to die. "So that''s how it was. All the loose cultivators who went to explore the caves last time actually all died." "The reason why they survived and came back was only because the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators changed their appearance, disguised as those loose cultivators, and infiltrated Misty Cloud City." "This kid was really ruthless." "He usually pretends to be a charitable person on the surface, but secretly conspires to kill and seize treasures." "This guy is simply a born demon." Zhou Sui was relived, he was not impulsive, was not greedy, and hardly went out on adventures. If he had really listened to this kid, he feared his ashes would have been scattered by now. How could he have lived safely till today? Luckily, he found the opportunity today to slaughter this kid, otherwise there would have been no end to the schemes. "The conflict between the Immortal Mist Sect and the Ghost Demon Sect was so fierce." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. From the memories of these Ghost Demon Sect cultivators, he obtained many helpful pieces of information. Such as the conflict between the Ghost Demon Sect and the Immortal Mist Sect, the struggle among Golden Core cultivators, etc. These were all top-secret information that was hard to know for a loose cultivator, except for sect disciples. After knowing this information, he was able to understand and make some judgement about the upcoming situation. He also knew that he had inadvertently thwarted an important operation of the Ghost Demon Sect this time. If he hadn''t taken action, it feared that the disciples of Immortal Mist Sect in Misty Cloud City would have been victims. The seventh-order formation of Misty Cloud City would have surely been broken, how many cultivators inside could have survived was unknown. "It was really like when immortals fight, mortals suffer." Zhou Sui sighed deeply. Originally, Misty Cloud City had been peacefully situated on the edge of the Misty Cloud Mountain Range, passing a hundred years peacefully. The life of loose cultivators was delightful. However, who could have expected that he would become embroiled in the strife between the Ghost Demon Sect and the Immortal Mist Sect, on the brink of destruction now. The many places upon which Loose Cultivators relied for survival were also about to disappear. From then on, who knew if they could find a place like Misty Cloud City suitable for Loose Cultivators to survive? "Hmm?!" S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that moment, a thought flashed through Zhou Sui''s mind, as his clone sensed that there seemed to be Loose Cultivators approaching. Perhaps it was the sudden fluctuations from the fight that had just occurred, which the neighboring cultivators had sensed, so they came over to check out the situation. Swoosh~~ Thinking of this, he didn''t hesitate any longer. With a sweep of his hand, he immediately collected all the storage bags from the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators. Inside them were the lifelong treasures of Qi Cultivation ninth Layer cultivators, its value was self-evident. Obtaining these storage bags could undoubtedly make him a fortune. However, now wasn''t the time to meticulously examine his gains. Boom~~ Immediately after, his clone cast the Fireball Technique, starting fires around and incinerating the corpses. In a short while, the whole room had begun to blaze fiercely, causing a massive fire. Whoosh! The next second, his clone silently left that place, undetected by anyone. As for the Gold Eating Bug, it burrowed directly into the ground, disappearing instantly from the scene. It was as if no one had ever been there. In not much time, the neighboring cultivators noticed the fire catastrophe unfolding in Xu Tianze''s home with towering flames. The fire was so fierce that it was almost uncontrollable. In just a moment, the house had burnt to a pile of ashes. The many cultivators were running around in panic, casting various water element skills, finally bringing the fire under control and preventing it from spreading to other houses. "No way, isn''t this Xu Daoist''s house? How did it suddenly catch fire?" "Bullshit, this is not a sudden fire, it was intentionally set." "This is murder and arson. It''s brutal, it must be the work of robbing cultivators." "Damn it, those robbing cultivators and demon cultivators are inhuman, targeting such a good person like Xu Daoist." "Poor Xu Daoist, with his customary generosity, he had even given us top-grade talismans, and to think he could be murdered by demon cultivators, it''s just awful." "Good people die young, while evil lingers on. How sad that Xu Daoist, being such a good person, could fall victim to a plot." "We should report this incident to the Immortal Mist Sect, and hope that they can capture those despicable demon cultivators." "Haha, what use is the Immortal Mist Sect? The city is now full of demon cultivators and robbing cultivators. They can only capture a few." "That''s right, we should be careful. Now that Xu Daoist is targeted, the next one could be us." "Sigh, if I knew Misty Cloud City was so dangerous, I should have just fled, rather than being trapped here." "Don''t be stupid. If you had tried to run away earlier, you would have been killed by the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators by now, and you wouldn''t be alive today." "Indeed, although living in Misty Cloud City is chaotic and there''s a shortage of food, those demon cultivators are even crueler. Once you fall into their hands, it becomes a matter of life and death." The many loose cultivators were filled with righteous anger and outrage. Xu Tianze''s reputation on this street was extremely good, often being charitable, offering the talismans he concocted. He was known as the generous Xu Tianze. Now, such a good person has been killed by the demon cultivators, which naturally stirred up anger among people. However, the surrounding loose cultivators just felt anger, none planned to avenge Xu Tianze. After all, they were just passing acquaintances. Even if he was a good person, he was not worth their risking their lives to avenge Xu Tianze. Their friendship never reached the stage of life and death. The most they did was angrily curse at the demon cultivators. Chapter 86 - 86: Five thousand middle-grade spirit stones, all are fat sheep_1 An hour later. Zhou Sui''s clone, carrying the storage bags obtained from the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators, directly entered the underground shelter. As a result of more than a year of excavation by the Gold Eating Bugs, there was not just one entrance to the home. Living by the adage "a wise rabbit has three burrows," he had dug five or six hidden entrances. Of course, the reason he did not bring the storage bags back to his home was purely due to concerns that these storage bags from the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators might contain some special methods. This was not an impossibility. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To avoid the Ghost Demon Sect locating his real body, his clone took these storage bags into the underground cave. In this way, no matter how many tricks the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators had, they would be of no avail. Because the earth could block divine sense, mana, scent, and all kinds of skills and methods. "Tsk tsk, the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect really do carry a lot of treasures on them," he remarked. After making all the necessary preparations, Zhou Sui began to examine his loot with a calm heart. He unhesitatingly opened these ten storage bags. What filled his sight was a large number of spirit stones, and quite a few of them were middle-grade spirit stones. Upon careful counting, the number of spirit stones alone amount to five thousand middle-grade spirit stones. This was equivalent to five hundred thousand lower-grade spiritual stones. It was easy to imagine what a huge fortune this was. However, thinking carefully, this seemed normal. These people were all cultivators of the Qi Cultivation nineth layer. Even if each person had only fifty thousand lower-grade spirit stones, that was a considerable amount when put together. He had basically looted ten cultivators in the late Qi Cultivation Stage. Without a doubt, just the quantity of the spirit stones he got from the looting this time would have been enough for him to sell as spiritual wine for several years. It must be said that Demonic Path Cultivators are indeed affluent. After all, they don''t produce anything, they specialize in robbing other cultivators, and are engaged in life-or-death trades. As long as they weren''t killed, they would inevitably have a large amount of wealth on them. However, once they faltered, they would vanish and their accumulated wealth over the years would fall into the hands of others. "The most precious ones must be these three second-stage thunderbolt talismans," Zhou Sui said, looking at the three second-stage thunderbolt talismans he had just taken from the storage bag. As it''s known, the second-stage talisman also had different levels ranging from low-grade, middle-grade to high-grade etc. As a high-grade second-stage thunderbolt talisman, its value was self-evident. It simply couldn''t be measured in spirit stones. Because such a talisman was simply not available for sale in the outside world. One such talisman was equivalent to a full-strength blow from a Foundation-building Cultivator. For ordinary cultivators, it was an extremely terrifying weapon. Often, when a thunderbolt talisman was thrown out, it was not known how many Qi Practitioners could be annihilated. Even a Foundation-builder would be instantly gravely injured by such a talisman. The Ghost Demon Sect cultivator had acquired these three high-grade second-stage thunderbolt talismans indeed as a gift from the Sect Master, for the purpose of dealing with that flock of Immortal Mist Sect cultivators. "Fortunately, it was a sneak attack, killing them before they had a chance to react." "If it had been a face-to-face confrontation, allowing them to pull out these second-stage talismans, this might have ended up very badly," Zhou Sui pondered deeply. Such was the danger of the Cultivation World. Even if the opponent seemed harmless, just a Qi practitioner alone. But who could know what kind of bottom cards and methods they have in their possession. If a few second-stage talismans were pulled out, it could threaten a Foundation-building Cultivator, and even lead to their downfall. Therefore, caution should be taken no matter what. Otherwise, one could easily be calculated by the enemy at any time, and be killed without knowing how one died. These Ghost Demon Sect cultivators were a case in point. If they had really had a face-to-face confrontation with him, perhaps they could have indeed caused him a certain degree of trouble. However, Zhou Sui was not so foolish as to have a face-to-face confrontation with the enemy. If he could launch a surprise attack from the shadows, he would definitely not compete in broad daylight. This was a showdown to the death, not a martial arts contest. The goal was to win however he could. But now, these three high-grade second-stage thunderbolt talismans belonged to him and are his trump cards. With these three second-stage talismans, even if he was really confronted by a Foundation-building Cultivator, he had a way to resist. "One becomes rich through windfalls," Zhou Sui touched his chin, feeling very satisfied. Even with no spirit stones, these three second-stage thunderbolt talismans alone were enough to make up for everything. If sold, the price of a single high-grade second-stage thunderbolt talisman might exceed a thousand middle-grade spirit stones. Of course, apart from the second-stage talismans, these Demonic Path Cultivators also possessed many first-stage talismans. There were hard ice symbols, fireball talismans, intense poison talismans, smoke talismans, earth collapse talismans, and so on; they were crowded together. Combining the ten Demonic Path Cultivators, at least two to three hundred first-stage talismans could be found. "This is insane, is it an arsenal? They prepared this many talismans!" Upon seeing so many talismans, the corner of Zhou Sui''s mouth twitched. He also got a taste of the might of the demonic cultivators. They didn''t have too many pills on them, but they carried numerous magic artifacts and talismans, along with various tricky methods. It seemed like they were all fully armed, and could draw a mountain of grenades from their bodies at any time. In fact, talismans were akin to the grenades and cannonballs on Earth in his previous life. Admittedly, ordinary cultivators could also cast spells to attack their enemies. The problem was that casting a spell also required a certain amount of time. In a life-or-death battle, who would give you the time to cast a spell? You would definitely be struck down the moment you tried to attack. At this time, talismans held a very important position. Because using a talisman doesn''t require any casting time, just triggering the power of the talisman could cause an instant explosion. In this way, the enemy would have no time to react. Talismans could indeed save your life in a critical moment, and even be used to counterattack the enemy. The Talisman Master could become one of the four great arts in the Cultivation World, not without reason. Especially in the Cultivation World where battles were frequent, talismans were even more consumed than pills. If a cultivator didn''t carry ten or more talismans on him, he was undoubtedly a docile sheep. This was like someone carrying a firearm but without any bullets. These Ghost Demon Sect cultivators had a large number of first-stage talismans on them because they had been in a combat environment for many years. Sometimes, when encountering enemies, throwing out dozens of talismans in an instant could severely wound the enemy. "There are too many cautious cultivators in this world, I need to be wary," Zhou Sui exclaimed after witnessing the methods of these Demon Cultivators. He was immediately alert, and once again made up his mind, he definitely could not engage in close combat with these Demon Cultivators. The attacks must be from a far. Far enough that even if the enemy wanted to self-detonate, it wouldn''t hurt him. Otherwise, if the enemy suddenly threw out dozens of talismans and tried to perish together with him, then he would be completely finished. Moreover, this was a common occurrence in the Cultivation World, and was no longer surprising. Chapter 87 - 87: Huge Harvest, Spiritual Medicine for Refining Foundation Pills_1 "Tsk tsk, there are so many secret manuals from the Ghost Demon Sect." Zhou Sui continued to look at the treasures in the storage bag, discovering there were many texts on the Demonic Path. However, each manual of the Demonic Path carried significant side effects. For instance, "Heavenly Demon Disintegration", it would allow one to burn their own qi and blood, temporarily gaining strength several times their original strength, but once the outburst ended, one would most likely die from exhaustion. Generally, without a choice, no one would use this cultivation technique. There was also "The Seven Corrections", an extremely toxic technique, the Ghost Demon Sect bred a rare, extremely poisonous snake called the Seven-Correction Snake. It possessed seven heads, each so venomous that any creature bitten by just one of them would choke on their own blood. Demon cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect used the venomous blood of the Seven-Correction Snake to practice The Seven Corrections. To practice it, one would have to swallow the snake''s bile and a specially prepared antidote to control the poison. Once the technique was perfected, it was unbeatable. Those poisoned would instantly die, and the wind produced by the cultivator''s fingers would carry the toxin. However, once this poisonous technique was perfected, one''s body would suffer intense corrosion from the poison, enduring extreme pain at all times. "Ten Thousand Tortures Technique", another technique of the Ghost Demon Sect was part of the zombie techniques, and it was notoriously evil. When attacking, both the palm and claws would be used and within an instant could tear the opponent to pieces. The user of the technique would become immune to ordinary swords and knives; they would only get hurt after consuming three to five portions of their True Yuan. But the higher the level of this technique practiced, the faster one would turn into a zombie. By the time it happened, the user would become entirely rigid, invaded by deathly energy, and lose all consciousness. Its only advantage was that it offered a quick fix and allowed the user to rapidly acquire immense power. ...¡­ In addition to these, there were many other similar demonic techniques. They all had one common feature - they offered quick results, were effective, and powerful. They, however, often led to death quickly, causing severe pain and were brutally harsh. "No wonder so many cultivators disdain Demon Cultivators. These techniques are purely destructive and also consume one''s lifespan." "If one aims to cultivate and become immortal, naturally, they would want a long life." "But these Demon Cultivators do the opposite, consuming their own lifespans to obtain immense power." "It''s completely backwards." Upon seeing these demonic techniques, Zhou Sui expressed his feelings again and again, he finally realized why people universally despised Demon Cultivators. These techniques were simply too evil and cruel. They were harmful to both heaven and earth, and caused harm to others without benefiting themselves. Normal cultivators could not tolerate the behavior of Demon Cultivators. Some people despised the hypocritical actions of the orthodox sects. However, he did not think so. Even if the orthodox sects were somewhat hypocritical, at least they didn''t slaughter indiscriminately, they always drew a line of morality and maintained order. The oppressed common people still had a chance to survive. Demon cultivators, on the other hand, had no boundaries. They killed anyone they met, whether they were evil or good, harming the victims without benefiting themselves. However, he also knew that it was impossible to eliminate Demon Cultivators. Because most Demon Cultivators were those with low spiritual roots, many of them had lower grade spiritual roots. The orthodox sects only accepted cultivators with mid grade spiritual roots or above, leaving many cultivators without a path to follow. However, the demonic path welcomed everyone. As long as one had a spiritual root, they could become a Demon Cultivator, learn demonic cultivation techniques, without any discrimination. So, for those with lower grade spiritual roots, they only had two choices. Either become a loose cultivator or a Demon Cultivator. Because the majority of Demon Cultivators had average aptitudes, if they didn''t possess exceptional opportunities, it would basically be impossible for them to hope for Foundation Establishment in their lifetime. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, since they''ve embarked on the path of cultivation, who would willingly fall halfway and watch their lifespan run out? So these Demon Cultivators started behaving more ruthless and aggressive. In order to further their cultivation path, they used every means possible. Even if they have to practice demonic techniques with great side effects, as long as they could quickly master power and elevate their cultivation level, everything could be compensated once they became a Foundation-building Cultivator. "Feed all these demonic secret manuals to the Book Worm." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He meticulously inspected these demonic secret manuals, quite frankly, he didn''t need a single one. He had the hope of immortality, why would he need to practice such rapid cultivation techniques? Of course, it doesn''t mean these demonic secret manuals are useless. For the Book Worm, they were essentially food. The more books it consumed, the faster it grew, and it could also increase its time of realization, helping it quickly understand various kinds of knowledge. "There seem to be quite a few magic artifacts as well." Zhou Sui continued to check the contents of the storage bag. Besides talismans, demonic secret manuals, spirit stones, the most valuable treasures were magic artifacts. Being cultivators at the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer, they certainly would not be using ordinary magic artifacts. They would generally have at least one top-grade magic weapon. In total, there would be at least ten top-grade magic weapons. Apart from that, there were over a hundred lower grade magical tools, several dozens of middle-grade ones. These magical tools were probably all robbed from others by these Demon Cultivators because normal cultivators wouldn''t have so many magic artifacts. If he were to sell all these magic artifacts, he could probably get thousands of middle grade spirit stones. It would be quite an astonishing fortune. Unquestionably, just from what he had procured earlier, he had acquired treasures worth over ten thousand middle grade spirit stones. This was simply striking it rich overnight. "Wait, these spiritual medicines, could they be for the foundation pill?" Suddenly, Zhou Sui was taken aback. He was checking the remaining treasures in the storage bag, which were all spiritual medicines. He astonishingly found dozens of varieties of spiritual medicines, most were recorded in the foundation pill formula. Aside from the primary herb, Golden Jade Lingzhi, all other spiritual medicines were available. All together, there were at least enough for concocting five sets of the foundation pill. "Right, Xu Tianze and others were cultivators at the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer, they were not too far from reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm, so naturally, they needed to start considering the Foundation Establishment." "The problem is, even if they were cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect, obtaining the foundation pill was not an easy task." "Aside from true disciples, ordinary disciples basically had no chance of getting the foundation pill." "So these Demon Cultivators naturally thought of obtaining the foundation pill from other sources; collecting the herbs for concocting the pill and then partnering with a second stage Pill Master to concoct the foundation pill." "This is a method used by many cultivators to obtain the foundation pill." Zhou Sui instantly understood from the memories of those Demon Cultivators why they would have so many sets of herbs for concocting the foundation pill. These were preparations made by the Demon Cultivators for their own Foundation Establishment. Unfortunately, these Demon Cultivators would never have guessed, The spiritual medicines which they painstakingly gathered over countless years for concocting the foundation pill were all left to Zhou Sui. This was simply like preparing a dowry for someone else. Zhou Sui was greatly favored and saved a lot of time in collecting herbs. Next, as long as he could find Golden Jade Lingzhi, or a second stage Demon Core, he could start attempting to concoct the foundation pill. Chapter 88 - 88: Barbaric Elephant Grass, Refining the Dragon Elephant Gu_1 Of course, aside from the spiritual medicine used to refine Foundation Pills, these storage bags contained many other types of spiritual medicine. These medicines were basically plundered from other cultivators. Since these demonic cultivators were not pill masters, so they had tossed these spiritual medicines into the storage bags, waiting to sell them later. However, to Zhou Sui, a high-grade alchemist, he recognized each and every strand of spiritual medicine himself. After all, he had used the Book Worm to devour a large number of books about pill masters, many of which were about spiritual medicines. As a result, he had an extraordinary memory, having memorized everything he had ever read. This was a memory power far beyond that of any cultivator. "Tsk tsk, it''s actually a hundred-year-old Heavenly Lotus flower, this is incredible, it''s worth at least thousands of lower grade spiritual stones." "Is this the Rootless Vine? This is one of the spiritual medicines used in refining the Golden Marrow Pill." "This seems to be the Calming Mind Flower, it has certain benefits to the soul and can help cultivators to meditate better." "Honestly speaking, just how many cultivators have these demon cultivators robbed to have obtained so many spiritual medicines." "Wait a minute, what medicinal herb is this? Are you kidding me, is this the Barbaric Elephant Grass?!" In the blink of an eye, while Zhou Sui was carefully inspecting each and every strand of spiritual medicine, he was suddenly struck with excitement, his whole body shuddering as though he''d been struck by lightning. His eyes shone with a terrifying light, as if his blood was boiling. Immediately, he took out the medicinal herb, which was enveloped by a savage energy, as if it were flowing with the terrifying power and vigor of an ancient barbaric elephant. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Previously, he had searched for the Barbaric Elephant Grass countless times with no success, never expecting to find it among these demon cultivators. His eyes widened in disbelief, carefully examining the medicinal herb up and down, afraid of having recognized the wrong plant. "That''s great." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, his excitement reaching its peak. It''s true that he had searched high and low with no luck, and the effortless windfall was all the more rewarding. Just before, he was thinking about how to obtain the Barbaric Elephant Grass, even considering asking Xuanbao Tower for help. However, who could have thought that this special plant had suddenly emerged, appearing right in front of him. With the Barbaric Elephant Grass, plus other materials like the Dragon Transforming Ginseng, he would be able to refine the coveted Dragon Elephant Gu. You must know, the power contained in the Dragon Elephant Gu was tantalizing to him. Once successful in refining it, he would possess the Dragon Elephant''s Body, and even the Power of the Dragon Elephant. Even without any body tempering skills, he would possess the strongest physique. Of course, most importantly, he needed to regain his manhood in front of his wives! To reclaim the dignity of a man. "First, I''ll take this Barbaric Elephant Grass back." Zhou Sui had a thought and immediately ordered the Gold Eating Bug to bring this Barbaric Elephant Grass back home. As for the other treasures in the storage bag, they could be left here for the time being. There was no rush to deal with them later. Right now, there was nothing more important than the Barbaric Elephant Grass as a treasure. Swoosh! In no time, a Gold Eating Bug safely returned home with the Barbaric Elephant Grass. "Let''s begin." Zhou Sui''s eyes shone brightly as he didn''t hesitate to throw the Barbaric Elephant Grass, Dragon Transforming Ginseng, and a heap of other auxiliary materials into the Gu Divine Bowl. At the same time, a large number of spiritual stones began to burn, transforming into pure energy, powering up the Gu Divine Bowl. This time, a full two hundred thousand lower grade spiritual stones were burned. Of course, such a small amount of Spirit Stones was not a significant loss for him. It was not as negligible as a single hair from nine oxen, but it definitely didn''t break the bank. Boom, rumble, rumble~~~ Almost instantly, the Gu Divine Bowl started to vibrate. Numerous ancient mysterious runes surfaced, emitting an old aura, as the materials inside were instantly refined by the bowl, transforming into a cloud of chaotic mists. From the depths of the mist, a massive form of power began to permeate, seemingly fostering the birth of a life form. In the mist, the shapes of a divine dragon, soaring through the clouds and a divine elephant battling the heavens and earth appeared. It seemed as if they were ancient creatures that had existed since time immemorial, possessing unimaginable power and everlasting lives. Boom! In an instant, when the two supreme divine beasts faced each other, a battle erupted. Like water and fire that couldn''t coexist, the two divine beasts were the same. It was purely instinctual combat, or perhaps it was a boiling of the bloodline. The divine dragon and the divine elephant were fighting ceaselessly in the depths of the mist, with every collision resulting in terrifying energy fluctuations. It was as if an ancient myth was being brought to life, as if Gong Gong and Zhu Rong were engaged in a fierce battle. The entire Gu Divine Bowl hummed and surfaced infinite mysterious runes. Golden rays of light infused into the bowl. There were flashes of thunder and trembling of the earth, and numerous other phenomena appeared. Such phenomena had never appeared when Zhou Sui was refining other Gu insects. But they did when he was refining the Dragon Elephant Gu. This enough to prove the extraordinary and unparalleled characteristics of the Gu. Zhou Sui was very nervous, unsure whether this refinement would be a success or failure. He didn''t know how much time had passed, but it seemed the battle between the divine elephant and divine dragon had ended. They were both heavily wounded and their huge bodies fell into the chaotic mist. Rustle, rustle~~ Mists of chaos entered their bodies, melting them into nothingness, which then transformed into a mysterious type of energy. In an instant, countless chaotic mists condensed, forming a physical body, with the divine elephant and divine dragon merging together, intertwined and becoming one. Immediately afterward, a golden Gu insect appeared in the Gu Divine Bowl. It exuded a majestic, unfathomable aura with terrifying life force flowing within. It seemed that with a moment''s roar, it could echo through heaven and earth. Its tiny body hid unimaginable potential and power, as if the divine dragon and elephant resided in it. It emitted an extremely ancient and desolate aura. It leisurely roamed around in the void. Even without wings, it could travel through the air. When its four limbs were on the ground, it felt like it possessed infinite strength and life force. It was the overlord of the sky and the monarch of the land. Even though it was just a Gu insect, it radiated a force and aura on par with a divine beast. Rustle, rustle~~ The next second, Zhou Sui instantly felt an influx of information from the depths of the golden Gu insect''s body. It poured into his Sea of Consciousness. "Dragon Elephant Gu, one of the Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insects, fused with the ancient Divine Dragon and Hell Elephant''s bloodline to form. When it grows to its peak, it would have the powers of a divine dragon and elephant. It can fly through the heavens, delve into the netherworld, rise through clouds, change into various forms, and is nearly omnipotent." "Note: Nurture it well. If it does not perish, it is a Gu insect destined to be as powerful as a deity. Its powers and talents will grow along with your cultivation, its potential is endless." At that moment, Zhou Sui activated "Insect God Sutra," this peerless immortal scripture. He felt his soul instantly fuse with the Dragon Elephant Gu, as if he could control the Gu insect at a whim. Whoosh! As if sensing something, Dragon Elephant Gu detached itself from the Gu Divine Bowl, and instantly entered Zhou Sui''s body. It moved along the blood vessels and finally took up residence in the depths of his heart. Chapter 89 - 89 - Strength Surpasses 3000 kg, Breaking through the Lifespan Limit_1 "What!" Zhou Sui was instantly taken aback as he felt a mysterious stream of blood power pouring into him from the Dragon Elephant Gu. It seemed to stem from the dragon elephant''s bloodline, possessing an unimaginable power. He found that when this mysterious power entered his body, his blood, muscles, meridians, bones, and skin all underwent earth-shattering changes. His body was visibly strengthening at a crazy rate. Originally, his cultivation had been advanced to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, and merely by relying on the power of True Yuan, his physical fitness could be several times that of ordinary humans. However, this could never compare to those who had practiced the Body Tempering skill. Because those cultivators could shatter magic artifacts with bare hands, withstand spells with their bodies, they''re ferociously formidable. The quality of a normal cultivator''s body is a weakness, inferior to those who practice body cultivation. The problem is that becoming a body cultivator requires a lot of resources, body tempering talent, and a strong will. But now things have changed. Thanks to the assistance of the Dragon Elephant Gu''s power, Zhou Sui found that he didn''t have to practice any body tempering techniques. Simply circulating this mysterious blood power within his body was enough. His physique was rising geometrically. This exceeded any body tempering technique in the cultivation world. Clearly, the Dragon Elephant Gu didn''t just refine its host''s physique; it directly transformed the host''s body into a Dragon Elephant''s Body and let it wield the power of the Dragon Elephant. "Amazing, is this the legendary kind of Gu Insect?" "Just one thread of blood power and it can transform the body to this extent?!" Zhou Sui was amazed. He felt that his current body transformation was absolutely astonishing. A mere punch could now equal a force of 3,000 kg. Even those body cultivators with innate godlike strength might not be able to match his current self. Compared with before, both his strength and speed had drastically improved. And this was just the beginning. "Wait, it seems that not only my strength and physique have been enhanced, but my lifespan has also been extended," Zhou Sui looked at his virtual panel. He surprisingly found that although his previous lifespan limit was 150 years and he would need to consume precious Lifespan Extension Pills to break this limit. Or he would need to breakthrough his cultivation and become a Foundation Establishment cultivator to extend the lifespan. But now, after his body absorbed a lot of mysterious blood power, his lifespan limit had been broken and extended to 160 years. Compared to the original, this was an increase of ten years. This increase was quite astonishing, better than any ordinary Lifespan Extension Pill. "But it seems the Dragon Elephant Gu has deflated." Originally, Zhou Sui wanted to absorb a second stream of mysterious blood power, but he quickly found that after the Dragon Elephant Gu spat out a lot of blood power, it seemed to be seriously injured and began to deflate and was unable to spit out the second thread of mysterious blood power for some time. Clearly, the newly born Dragon Elephant Gu could only provide help once in a short period of time. "It will take a month, one month to cultivate a second stream of blood power," Zhou Sui thought as he got this message from Dragon Elephant Gu. Clearly, this mysterious blood power is not infinite; it could only be provided once a month. But he felt that this was more than enough. Once a month, there were twelve opportunities to enhance his physique in a year. In ten years, there would be 120 times. After many years, the changes made will be quite astonishing. The longer he lived, the longer the transformation of his body could be, unending. In the end, he might truly be able to transform into a Dragon Elephant, a Dragon Elephant''s Body, and master unimaginable power. Moreover, this gradual change is beneficial for him. Because if the change is too drastic, his mortal body may not be able to bear it. He could be torn apart and die. But if he evolves once a month, it''s the best choice, giving the body time to evolve and adapt. "I''m so hungry," Zhou Sui felt. At this moment, Zhou Sui found that his stomach was incredibly hungry, growling like a drum, as if he had not eaten for three days and nights and his body felt waves of emptiness. At this moment, he had merged with the Dragon Elephant Gu. When the Dragon Elephant Gu felt hungry, he would feel the same. This hunger almost made him faint and topple over. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui mustered a bit of strength, left the meditation room, and came to the kitchen. Fortunately, there was still plenty of food left from last night''s meal, basically stored in the ice cellar, and they were all cooked. It just needed a slight reheat and he could eat it right away. Plop plop~~~ Fire up, cook rice. Chunks of frozen monster meat were quickly cooked, then the ice melted to reveal the fragrant monster meat. It was simply mouthwatering. Zhou Sui felt that every cell in his body was excitedly shouting, wanting to eat this high-energy food as soon as possible. Gurgle gurgle~~ Without hesitation, Zhou Sui bit into it, swallowing the meat like a wolf, and quickly had the meat enter his stomach. At this moment, his stomach was like a furnace, surrounded by the power of the Dragon Elephant Gu. The moment it entered, the meat was instantly digested, then converted into energy and flowed into his body cells, providing massive energy. The Dragon Elephant Gu, who had originally been weak, seemed to have slightly regained some vitality at this moment, as if it was filling up. He ate for a whole hour. And he ate 300 kg of beast meat, almost clearing out all the frozen monster meat stored here. Only then did he manage to temporarily fill his stomach. "Why has my appetite become so big." Zhou Sui was amazed. Because his previous appetite was similar to that of ordinary cultivators, he could only eat two or three kilograms of beast meat on normal days. After all, beast meat was not like ordinary meat, it contained huge energy. A kilogram of beast meat was equivalent to a hundred kilograms of regular pork. Ordinary cultivators could satisfy their daily needs by eating one or two kilograms of beast meat. But now, he had consumed two to three hundred kilograms of beast meat. This was like eating several times his own weight. Undoubtedly, this would be enough to make a cultivator''s stomach burst from overeating. But Zhou Sui didn''t feel this way because his body, which had been transformed by the Dragon Elephant Gu, had an astonishing ability to digest stomach content. When these meats entered the stomach, they were quickly digested and transformed into energy. So even after eating three hundred kilograms of beast meat, there was no change in his stomach, like a bag of holding. "Is this the Dragon Elephant Gu''s side effect? It''s making my appetite so much bigger." Zhou Sui was astonished. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, the power of the Dragon Elephant Gu didn''t appear out of thin air, it needed to absorb energy from the outside world. Those meats, pills, and spiritual medicines were suitable for replenishing the Dragon Elephant Gu''s depleted energy. Especially those high-grade beast meats, they were the most suitable for replenishing the Dragon Elephant Gu''s energy. Chapter 90 - 90 Blood Like a Furnace, Dragon Elephants Body_1 "Good thing I stored a lot of food." Zhou Sui felt somewhat relieved. He had stocked up more than ten years'' worth of food, including demonic beast meat, spirit rice, and vegetables, and so on. Even if his appetite inflated by several times, he could at least hold on for four or five years. If you add the pills into the equation, then he could last even longer. So, he didn''t need to worry about his home''s food supply being quickly depleted and left him with an empty stomach. "Honey, you came to the kitchen for a meal this late at night?" At this time, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi, all emerged from the bedroom upon hearing the noise in the kitchen. They looked at Zhou Sui curiously. Zhou Sui never used to get up in the middle of the night to eat before. This was the first time. But the moment they saw Zhou Sui, they felt as if the man before them suddenly changed, becoming more robust. The vital energy in his body burned like a furnace, incredibly vigorous. It was as if a ferocious beast lived in Zhou Sui''s body. But they didn''t feel any fear. Instead, they felt a sense of security. "Haha, I just had a breakthrough in my cultivation, and suddenly felt hungry, so I came to the kitchen for some food," Zhou Sui just laughed. A breakthrough in cultivation? Was it the Body Tempering skill?" Ji Bingyu''s eyes lit up instantly. She came close, feeling Zhou Sui''s body. She immediately sensed that her husband''s body had become several times more robust than before. It seemed like each muscular inch contained explosive power. And the body was extremely proportionate, filled with a sense of ultimate beauty that was irresistible. "Yes." Zhou Sui nodded, not planning to hide anything. He attributed all the changes in his body to the Body Tempering skill. "My husband is incredible to have successfully practiced the Body Tempering skill." Mu Ziyi''s beautiful eyes shimmered with uncertainty. She smelled Zhou Sui''s scent and immediately felt her heart pounding, as if Zhou Sui had become even more attractive now. "Body Tempering skill? Is it really that amazing? Isn''t it merely for show?" Xia Jingyan blinked her beautiful eyes and watched Zhou Sui curiously. "Merely for show? Things are different now." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, his eyes showing a glimmer of excitement. He could feel the power of the Dragon Elephant Gu surging within him, like having the Dragon Elephant Bloodline. He had a hard time suppressing the impulse within his body, and it must be released. It seemed to be the instinct of a dragon, almost impossible to restrain. Hearing this, Ji Bingyu and the others blushed and looked at the man before them with annoyance. They knew exactly what was on this man''s mind. A moment later. The spring scene filled the bedroom. Not until the third watch of the night did the room quiet down. It was only to be expected. The refinement from the power of the Dragon Elephant Gu substantially improved Zhou Sui''s physical quality and stamina. Compared to before, he was several times stronger. ¡­ At this moment, at a camp outside Misty Cloud City. This place was the main camp of the Ghost Demon Sect''s Foundation-building Cultivators, responsible for monitoring every movement of Misty Cloud City. Many Demon Cultivators were stationed here. They attacked Misty Cloud City''s seventh-order formation three times a day, morning, afternoon, and evening, like clockwork, persistently draining the energy of the spirit stones in Misty Cloud City. "Xu Tianze and the others'' life tokens have disappeared. They''re already dead inside Misty Cloud City." A black-robed Demon Cultivator said. The moment Xu Tianze and the others died, their life tokens stored in the Sect also shattered completely. At the same time, he also knew that Xu Tianze and others must have died. "How is that possible? Didn''t we tell them to hide so as not to be discovered by the Immortal Mist Sect? How were they killed?" A bald-headed, Foundation-building Demon Cultivator frowned, "Even the Sect Master gave them three top-tier second-stage thunder talismans, and they just died like this? How useless!" He assumed that the murderer was definitely a Cultivator from the Immortal Mist Sect. After all, Xu Tianze and the others were all Cultivators of Qi Cultivation ninth layer, each with many tricks up their sleeves They would not have been killed if it weren''t for the Immortal Mist Sect Cultivators. As for Loose Cultivators trying to kill his Ghost Demon Sect disciples, that was sheer nonsense and utterly impossible. Now he was half-dead with anger. The deaths of Xu Tianze and the others had disrupted the Ghost Demon Sect''s plan. If they were not able to cause internal chaos, they would struggle to break Misty Cloud City''s large formation. They could only watch in irritation as the Immortal Mist Sect Cultivators hid in Misty Cloud City, helpless. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But now that Xu Tianze and the others were dead, he could do nothing about it. He surely couldn''t bring these disciples back to life just to kill them again. "Perhaps the Immortal Mist Sect disciples had long sensed their deception and ambushed them secretly, so they didn''t even have the chance to use the second-stage talisman and disappeared." "It''s even possible that it was Leng Yuexi who made the move." The black-robed Demon Cultivator''s eyes shone: "It seems we underestimated that Immortal Mist Sect Young Sect Master, Leng Yuexi. We thought it was foolproof, but they still detected the trick. We can''t easily believe the words of our mole in the Lu family anymore, otherwise, we will definitely fall into their trap." He thought the reputation of that Immortal Mist Sect Young Sect Master, Leng Yuexi, was not unfounded. She was even more clever and alert than the rumors suggested. Even in such a predicament, she could find the Demon Cultivator hidden in Misty Cloud City. And disrupted their Ghost Demon Sect''s plan. The difficulty of dealing with them exceeded his imagination. "Senior Brother, what should we do now? Without Ghost Demon Sect disciples inside to sabotage the formation, I am afraid that we cannot break this second-stage formation with our strength alone." The bald-headed Demon Cultivator was quite frustrated. "Don''t rush." The black-robed Demon Cultivator waved his hand: "Now those two Immortal Mist Sect Golden Core old turtles dare not come out, time is on our side. If we can''t undermine it from the inside, then we will attack from the front. The daily consumption of spirit stones to maintain a second-stage formation is astounding. I don''t believe that this Misty Cloud City can hold on for long. Once the spirit stones are exhausted, the formation will naturally break." He was quite calm. Spending several years to attack a second-stage formation was common. For instance, in the case of some cultivators'' cave ruins, many cultivators destroyed the formation continuously for over ten years to get the treasures inside. The same principle applied here. "Senior Brother sure is patient. In that case, we can only wait." "Damn Immortal Mist Sect Cultivators, once the formation is broken, no one inside will survive." "Especially the one who killed our Ghost Demon Sect disciples. He is bound to die." The bald-headed Demon Cultivator''s eyes flashed with a cold glint; he was utterly ruthless. The other Ghost Demon Sect Cultivators also nodded unanimously. Chapter 98 - 98: The Patriarch of the Lu Family is Dying, Taking Advantage of the Chaos _1 At that moment, within the Lu family mansion. Many elders of the Lu family had gathered together, filled with anxiety. "How is it? What''s the condition of our ancestor?" An elder asked. "Our ancestor can only hold on for three more months. In fact, if it wasn''t for us, he might have passed away already, and wouldn''t have held on for so long." "But even so, we''ve now reached his limit." "Life is draining away, this is the Heavenly Dao, something beyond human control." Another senior elder, Lu He, said helplessly. He wished that the ancestor of his family could live longer, but sadly, this was not what fate had in store. "What did the Young Sect Master say? When will the reinforcements from the Immortal Mist Sect arrive?" A white-haired elder asked. "The Young Sect Master said the main sect''s aid is on its way and asked us to hold on a little longer," the elder Lu Ming said with a peculiar expression. "What a load of rubbish!" The white-haired elder swore angrily: "It has been over two years. They said the main sect''s aid was about to arrive, but we don''t even see a shadow of it now. Two years turn into four years, I''m afraid no one will ever come by the time the world ends. I suspect the Immortal Mist Sect has blatantly given up on this woman and forsaken our Misty Cloud City. If not, there would have been cultivators from the Immortal Mist Sect here by now." He was boiling with anger. Over two years ago, the Lu family had trusted the lies of the Young Sect Master, Leng Yuexi, who claimed that a Golden Core Master from the Immortal Mist Sect was about to intervene and sweep away the evil spirits with a thunderbolt strike. Yet who could have expected that not even a trace of the Immortal Mist Sect''s Golden Core Master would appear? Up until now, Misty Cloud City was still fighting alone, desperately resisting the vast army of the Ghost Demon Sect. "Senior Elder, I once heard from a cultivator of the Immortal Mist Sect that Leng Yuexi has been poisoned by a Demon Cultivator from the Ghost Demon Sect, which damaged her foundation, making it nearly impossible for her to ascend to the Golden Core." "It was this news that perhaps led the Immortal Mist Sect to choose to abandon Misty Cloud City." "After all, sending an army to Misty Cloud City to battle the Ghost Demon Sect is only to save a cultivator who has no hope." "Even if the person is the Sect Master''s own daughter, it''s a losing proposition." "If they fail, the lineage of the Immortal Mist Sect will likely be reduced to ashes." Elder Lu Ming spoke as though unveiling a mystery, relaying the information he had unearthed. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What? Such important news, why didn''t you speak up sooner, only revealing it now?" Hearing this, the faces of many Lu family elders changed dramatically. They hadn''t expected such a turn of events with Leng Yuexi. No wonder, although she was a Foundation Establishment cultivator with complete foundation. The threat she posed didn''t seem as great as they''d imagined. For more than two years, this woman had been in seclusion, barely paying heed to the affairs of Misty Cloud City. They initially thought she was preparing to ascend to Golden Core, but it turned out she was detoxifying. "Senior Elder, this information is just hearsay, and I''m not entirely sure." "It''s only now, at this moment, that I dare to reveal a bit of it, for fear of creating panic." "Besides, the Ghost Demon Sect isn''t exactly well-intentioned. Everyone knows that Demon Cultivators are notorious for betraying their promises." "Anyone who would trust a Demon Cultivator''s promise is simply courting death." Elder Lu Ming felt quite aggrieved. After all, he felt that this information might not be true, regarding it as a piece of peculiar news. Who could have imagined that it turned out to be true? "Enough, enough, Lu Ming didn''t do it intentionally. Now we are at a critical juncture of life and death for our Lu family. We shouldn''t be arguing. The most important thing now is how to preserve the embers of the Lu family." Senior Elder Lu He said solemnly. "Fortunately, we have already sent out the foundation seeds of the Lu family and a top-grade Foundation Pill. Even if we die, the Lu family will still have a chance to rise again in the future." A Lu family elder said with relief. To avoid the complete annihilation of the Lu family, when a top-grade Foundation Pill was auctioned, they quietly sent out one of the Lu family''s Foundation Building seedlings. This way, even if the Lu family of Misty Cloud City was wiped out, the Lu family in other places could still rise again. "Elders, although that''s the case, I still don''t want to die." Elder Lu Ming said somberly. According to the previous plan, there are still disciples of the Lu family outside, so the Lu family won''t be completely wiped out. The problem was, they were doomed to die. If they could stay alive, who would choose death? The other elders all fell silent, having the same thoughts. "Actually, I''ve talked to our ancestor. Since we can''t rely on the Immortal Mist Sect, we can only rely on ourselves," Senior Elder Lu He said solemnly: "Although our ancestor has only three months left to live, he still has his last breath and can launch one final attack. In this attack, he will take several foundation-building cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect with him. By then, the disciples of our Lu family can seize the opportunity to escape from Misty Cloud City, breaking through the encirclement of the Ghost Demon Sect." What?! Upon hearing this, the elders were all greatly heartened. If the ancestor himself was to take action, they might have a glimmer of hope under his lead. However, after this battle, the ancestor would undoubtedly die. But upon a careful thought, even without this matter, the ancestor would still meet his end due to exhaustion. It would be better to explode with brilliant radiance at the end of his life. This was also the intention of the Lu family''s ancestor, Lu Hongran. "Alright, that''s the plan for now," Senior Elder Lu He said: "But only you elder members should know about this. Don''t let anyone else know to avoid any possibility of alerting the enemy. After all, there are quite a few Demon Cultivator spies in Misty Cloud City. If word of this plan reaches these Demon Cultivators, the only way of survival for our Lu family would be gone. Everyone must be careful." "Yes, Senior Elder." All the Lu family elders nodded in unison. ...... At that moment, Zhou Sui, who lay hidden in the darkness, was also aware of the content of this meeting. Although these elders were very cautious, they didn''t know that someone in the dark had caught wind of their conversation. "The ancestor of the Lu family is about to die?" "And they''re planning to break out?!" Zhou Sui stroked his chin, he was greatly surprised. Given the current situation, it seemed that holding out for another year or two shouldn''t be a problem. He originally thought he would have to remain undercover for a long time. But now it seemed he had overestimated the strength of the Lu family. If the ancestor of the Lu family were still alive, they might be able to hold on. But once the foundation-building ancestor of the Lu family died, it would definitely be impossible to continue resisting. Hence it would be better to make use of the remaining strength of the ancestor to break free from the encirclement. In this way, a part of the Lu family could be preserved, preventing total annihilation. "If that''s the case, then I need to be prepared in advance." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Obviously, if the ancestor of the Lu family were to die, then there would be no one left in the Lu family who could resist him. Wouldn''t all the treasures of the Lu family then belong to him?! However, this matter still needed to be carefully considered. He absolutely couldn''t afford to slip up. It was about time to settle the grudge with the Lu family. Chapter 92 - 92: Recruiting Loose Cultivators, Scorching Soul Pill_1 "My lord, you''re right, caution is always better." Upon hearing these words, Ji Bingyu agreed wholeheartedly, "Even if they are Sect Disciples blessed with extraordinary talent, if they are killed half way through, they may not even succeed in their Foundation Establishment, let alone reach higher realms." She too had realized the importance of caution. Especially in this dangerous cultivation world where almost everyone was a competitor. A single negligence could lead to a downfall at the hands of others. Years of cultivation could be destroyed in a flash. Of course, it was her first time seeing someone as cautious as her husband. She believed that it was precisely because of this caution that he could survive in the perilous cultivation world. Rash people would not last long. "Indeed, during these two years, I don''t know how many disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect died tragically at the hands of the demon cultivators. Even being a Sect Disciple does not guarantee a smooth journey." Mu Ziyi concurred and nodded her head. Misty Cloud City had basically been besieged by the Ghost Demon Sect for over two years now. Over these two years, not only was the problem of food in Misty Cloud City unresolved, but the conflicts had escalated even further. After all, there were too many people in the city and the amount of food they needed was astronomical. Although the open conflicts over food resources had lessened, the secret killings never ended. There were even rumors of cultivators starving to death. "My lord, how long do you think Misty Cloud City can hold on? It''s been two years and the Immortal Mist Sect has not sent any aid. They haven''t abandoned Misty Cloud City, have they?" asked Xia Jingyan. She initially thought that when the Immortal Mist Sect rescue arrived, they could deal with those cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect. Who would have envisioned, that two years have passed and not even a shadow of aid from the Immortal Mist Sect had appeared. It was as if the Immortal Mist Sect had abandoned their disciples here. Many of the Immortal Mist Sect Disciples staying in Misty Cloud City were starting to feel desperate. "I''m not sure, but whether the rescue arrives or not, it doesn''t matter to us. If we really encounter danger, we will hide in the underground shelter immediately," said Zhou Sui. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had a back-up plan, so he was calm and composed. No matter if the Immortal Mist Sect won or lost, he had a way out, making him invincible. "Huh?!" At that moment, Zhou Sui felt a shift in his heart. He perceived that one of his clones had sent a message. After advancing to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, he was able to condense seven clones. He assigned two of his clones deep in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, with five clones placed around Misty Cloud City, responsible for monitoring every move of the city, much like surveillance cameras. They transformed into Gu insects and blended into the trees of Misty Cloud City, making them undetectable to others. One of the clones near his house immediately detected a hint of activity. ... At that moment, on a street a few miles away from Zhou Sui''s house, a large group of cultivators from the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect appeared. They were fully armed and went into each house grabbing the cultivators out. Those who resisted were beaten black and blue. Some suffered severe injuries, and even their storage bags were taken away. "What on earth are you trying to do? We''ve paid our rent with Spirit Stones. Why are you attacking us?" A late Qi Cultivation Loose Cultivator was shocked and furious. He had no idea as to why the cultivators from the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect attacked him without preamble. If he wasn''t careful before, he might have been beaten to death. "The City Lord has commanded that every resident of Misty Cloud City has the obligation to fight for the city against the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators. Everyone must join the Patrol Army and hand over all their Spirit Stones. The property will be confiscated for the safety of Misty Cloud City." "Anyone who dares to resist will be killed." One of the cultivators from the Lu family grinned alarmingly, oozing murderous intent. What?! The crowd of Loose Cultivators were astonished and their faces changed drastically. They knew that the situation in Misty Cloud City was not favorable but had no idea that it had escalated to such a frightening point. It had reached the extent of arresting Loose Cultivators and conscripting them. Previously, the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect only demanded the Loose Cultivators to pay rent. But now, they were not satisfied with the Spirit Stones from rent, they wanted all the Spirit Stones possessed by the Loose Cultivators. They even wanted the Loose Cultivators to join the Patrol Army and stand on the frontline against the Demon Cultivators. Clearly, the frequent battles over the past two years had led to enormous losses for the Immortal Mist Sect. It was time they needed to replenish their military strength. They used to coax the Loose Cultivators with sweet words. Now, they had revealed their true colors. They looted straightforwardly without any pretense. Any cultivator who dared to disobey would die. The situation in the city was intensifying. "You - you guys!" The Loose Cultivators were shocked and furious. They were ready to fight desperately. Seeing the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer and Qi Cultivation Nineth Layer cultivators around them, they immediately lost their courage. Unmistakably, the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect were prepared. These Patrol Army cultivators were elites, they had Top-grade Magic Weapons, and their combat power was formidable. If these Loose Cultivators dared to resist, they would be annihilated immediately. There were previous instances where Loose Cultivators tried to resist, but they were beaten up in an instant, ending up like honeycombs. At the moment, a few bodies still lay on the ground, soaked in blood. The scene was utterly cruel. Being Loose Cultivators, they were not the daring sort in the first place. Being threatened in this manner, they dared not act rashly. "What? Did you want to resist?" Seeing the reactions of these Loose Cultivators, an elder from the Lu family sneered, "Let me tell you honestly, by now, most of the Loose Cultivators of the Late Qi Cultivation stage in the city have joined the Patrol Army. If you want to resist the Patrol Army with your strength, there''s only one path, death. Do you want to join the Patrol Army, or do you want to become a corpse? Choose for yourselves." Truthfully, the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect operating in this manner were not without reason. Over the past six months, they had been secretly gathering late-stage Qi Cultivators in the city and had successfully assembled more than half of them. In this way, the majority of the high-end combat power in the city had been pulled into the Patrol Army. So even if they started capturing people without any restraint, there were no Loose Cultivators that could resist them. From the very beginning, it was destined that the Loose Cultivators stood no chance against them. "We surrender! We surrender! We are willing to join the Patrol Army," said the Loose Cultivators with pale faces, looking deathly. As the saying goes, clinging on to life is better than seeking death. Although the death rate of joining the Patrol Army was high, if they don''t join now, they would die. "Good. If that''s the case, then swallow this Scorching Soul Pill." The elder from the Lu family smiled mildly, but this smile looked no different than a vicious ghost to the Loose Cultivators, which made them shiver with cold and tremble all over. Chapter 93 - 93: Escaping, Entering the Underground Shelter_1 "Scorching Soul Pill?!" Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The expressions of the loose cultivators changed drastically. They recognized this poison pill, it was notorious. It was an extremely slow acting poison, requiring a year and a half of incubation within the body before it would take effect. Once the poison commenced, it would infiltrate the bones, making it impossible to ever clear from the body. Every winter, it would relapse, tormenting the individual until death. If one were poisoned with this pill, unless the antidote was provided by the perpetrator, the victim would be controlled by them for life. Clearly, these cultivators from the Lu family and Immortal Mist Sect essentially did not plan on leaving any chance of survival for the loose cultivators. "What''s wrong? You don''t want to take the Scorching Soul Pill?!" "Let''s be honest, every cultivator joining the patrol army is required to take this pill." "Otherwise, if the spies of the Ghost Demon Sect infiltrate, none of us will live." "If you refuse to take the pill, you''ll be deemed spies of the Ghost Demon Sect and executed." "Of course, you don''t need to worry, we will control you permanently." "Once the Ghost Demon Sect''s attack is repelled, we will immediately administer the antidote." "At that time, you will regain your freedom." The elder from the Lu family gently smiled, using both threats and promises to persuade the loose cultivators. He insisted that this was only a temporary measure of control. If they could repel the Ghost Demon Sect, then the antidote would immediately be given, and they would definitely not continue to control them. Hearing these words, the expressions of the loose cultivators were still grim. They were not naive children, how could they easily believe these claims? Even if the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect were to retreat, whether the opponents would give them the antidote was still at their discretion. If they chose not to give it, would they really be able to do anything about them? But when one is under the eaves, one is compelled to bow their head. In Misty Cloud City, trying to oppose the cultivators of the Lu family and Immortal Mist Sect would be a pipe dream. Therefore, weighing the pros and cons, they chose to swallow the Scorching Soul Pill. At any rate, for now, survival comes first. They could look for an opportunity to break away later. This was the consensus of the many loose cultivators. They couldn''t afford to lose their lives to the Lu family cultivators now. "Very good." Seeing the loose cultivators ingesting the Scorching Soul Pill, the elder from the Lu family was very satisfied. With this, these cultivators were completely under their control, with their lives hanging by a thread. "Congratulations, Elder. Once we control these Late Qi Cultivation cultivators, the remaining ones will pose no threat," a cultivator of the Lu family said with delight. "Ha ha, all thanks to your efforts," The elder from the Lu family laughed heartily, stroking his grey beard. "Where shall we go next? How many Late Qi Cultivation cultivators are left who have not joined our patrol army?" He intended to seize the day, capturing all the remaining loose cultivators into their army. Nothing must fall through the cracks in Misty Cloud City. "Elder, there is still one family nearby. It seems there are three female cultivators at the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer and one male cultivator at the Qi Cultivation fourth Layer. They are generally at home cultivating and seldom go out," "In the past six months, we have sent people several times to invite them to join the patrol army, but we were always rejected." A cultivator from the Lu family spoke up. "What? Ingrates who ignore their benefits, they refuse the wine they are toasted with but will be forced to drink when punished." "To refuse our Lu family and Immortal Mist Sect''s invitation, just shows their arrogance." "Never mind then, since they don''t want to save face, we will help them," The elder from the Lu family''s eyes glittered coldly. Not a single cultivator in Misty Cloud City was to be out of control of the Lu family and Immortal Mist Sect. Especially for those cultivators at the ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation, their threat was too great. If they didn''t submit, then death was their only option. Whizz, whizz, whizz~~~ Immediately, the cultivators from Lu family made their way towards Zhou Sui''s house. ...¡­.. At this moment, Zhou Sui, who was at home, abruptly received this information. His eyes glittered as his expression turned grave. "What''s wrong, love? Has something happened?" Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan saw Zhou Sui''s expression change instantly. "Trouble''s here. The Lu family and Immortal Mist Sect cultivators are forcefully recruiting men from all over the city." "All the loose cultivators have to unwillingly join the patrol troops, or face death." "Now, even offering Spirit Stones is useless. They want to control the power of every loose cultivator." Zhou Sui promptly informed the three women about the previous incident. This matter was significant, affecting their future. "These high-handed tactics of the Lu family and Immortal Mist Sect are despicable. They simply want us dead." "We could tolerate the high rents, but now they''re after our lives." "It would be best if the Ghost Demon Sect charges in now and wipes them out," Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan clenched their teeth in rage. Trouble had come from the sky while they were quietly sitting at home. Even though they had been trying their best to avoid making enemies and be discreet, they were still targeted. They hoped that the cultivators from Ghost Demon Sect would storm in now and annihilate the Lu family and Immortal Mist Sect cultivators. It would be best if everyone ended up bruised and battered, easing their frustrations. "There''s no need to clash with them directly. This is the Lu family and Immortal Mist Sect''s territory." "They have the advantage of numbers, control the Second Stage grand formation, and even have cultivators who have achieved Foundation Establishment" "There is not much hope of winning if we go into open battle with them, even if we do win, there would be few benefits." "Instead, we might end up benefiting the cultivators of Ghost Demon Sect." "Let''s abandon this stronghold and take refuge underground." Zhou Sui took a deep breath and made a decision. Although he wanted to continue cultivating at home, the current situation wasn''t giving him a choice. If he continued cultivating at home, he would surely be captured by the Lu family and Immortal Mist Sect cultivators and forced to take the poison pill. At that time, he wouldn''t be able to control his life or death. As the saying goes, wise men don''t stand under dangerous walls. He didn''t need to fight to the end with them. Especially when the opponents were many and powerful. "Alright, love. We can leave now, there''s basically not much to take." "Yes, we have made preparations long ago. All our treasures are already hidden in the underground refuge." "We just need to take some food and other essentials. They can have the empty shell." Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan immediately said. Swish, swish, swish!!! Without a moment''s hesitation, Zhou Sui started packing. He led the three women to the tunnel in the backyard. Following the tunnel, they reached the underground refuge several hundred meters underground. As for the tunnel, they let the Gold Eating Bug handle it, bringing in large amounts of mud to completely fill the entire underground tunnel and the entrance, forming a sturdy layer of soil. In this way, no one would know that there was an underground tunnel here. Let those cultivators from the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect rack their brains, they would never figure out that they were hiding hundreds of meters underground. Not long after they finished all of this, the cultivators of the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect finally arrived. Chapter 94 - 94: When did they run away, who tipped them off_1 Boom! Boom! Boom!~ In an instant, the Tier-One Defensive Array of Zhou Sui''s home crumbled under the bombardment of numerous cultivators from the Misty Cloud City Patrol. The ground was marked with a dense network of cracks. The entire house looked like it would collapse at any moment. The deafening sounds echoed all around, accompanied by billowing smoke. "Elder, the cultivator inside has disappeared, probably ran away after hearing the news," a voice reported. Immediately, a group of Patrol cultivators rushed in to conduct a thorough search. Their expressions were cautious, alert and ready for a potential ambush. But no matter how they searched, the house was empty, wiped cleaner than a person''s face. Dreaming of finding even a grain of Spirit Rice was as pointless as wild fantasy. Their hopes of getting rich quickly vanished. "Damn it, those three female cultivators ran away so fast they didn''t leave a single thing behind. When did they get the news? Was someone tipping them off?" An Immortal Mist Sect cultivator grumbled. He had initially believed that capturing these three Late-Stage Qi Cultivators would yield valuable assets. After all, mighty cultivators of the Late-Stage Qi Cultivation would undoubtedly possess numerous treasures and Spirit Stones. Even if they had to hand over the majority, they would still have made a significant fortune from the small part they could keep. But now, there had been absolutely no gain. The female cultivators who used to live here had vanished without a trace. "It shouldn''t be possible for them to have received any information. Practically all the cultivators in the vicinity are under our control. Who could''ve tipped them off?" The elder from the Lu family sounded quite vexed. When they arrived at the house, he demanded the cultivator inside to come out. However, he quickly realised that there was no response from within, and he immediately sensed something was amiss. The Patrol cultivators swiftly struck, shattering the Tier-One Array. When they entered, they found that there was indeed no one inside. The residents had already vanished without a trace. This made the elder even more frustrated. Their opportunity to strike rich was lost. "This band of female cultivators surely planned with great care. They probably got wind of our actions half a year ago and made the necessary preparations. Otherwise, they wouldn''t have been able to escape so timely." "This place is just too tidy, leaving not a speck of treasure. Not even a grain of rice." "Clearly, these women have been plotting this for a long time. It''s far from something spur-of-the-moment." The Immortal Mist Sect cultivator voiced his speculation. His name was Yan Yi, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Immortal Mist Sect, and a cultivator of the Late-Stage Qi Cultivation. He was the leader of this mission. "Yan Yi, what should we do now?" The elder from the Lu family seemed a bit hesitant. The three Late-Stage Qi Cultivators they were dealing with were women. If they harboured any resentment towards the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect, they could pose a significant threat. Precautions must be taken. The Immortal Mist Sect cultivators may be safe due to their formidable strength, but the cultivators from the Lu family would not have that luxury. "Don''t worry, they''re only three Late-stage Female Cultivators. Where can they even hide within this small Misty Cloud City?" "Let''s conduct a thorough search of Misty Cloud City. I simply refuse to believe they can get away." "When I find these three women, I''ll make sure they know the might of the Immortal Mist Sect." Yan Yi''s face turned sinister, his aura becoming menacingly murderous. He didn''t believe that the female cultivators could escape. Even if they managed to escape for now, it was nothing more than a temporary reprieve. The entire Misty Cloud City was enveloped by arrays, leaving no blind spots. No one could escape. When the time came, he just had to give the order, and nowhere in Misty Cloud City could hide anyone. He believed that these Late-stage Female Cultivators were merely making some futile resistance. They were no threat. "Yan Yi, it seems the three female cultivators also had a Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer male cultivator with them. Apparently, he''s their pet. He was probably taken along with them when they escaped." The Lu family elder provided some news. "Interesting, they were about to die and still couldn''t bear to leave their toy male cultivator behind. Just how charming is this man?" "When we capture him, we''ll throw him into the brothel and let those vixens play with him, humiliating him." "I''m eager to see the expressions on those three women''s faces." A sinister smile crossed Yan Yi''s face, seemingly amused by an interesting thought. "This..." Upon hearing these words, the elder from the Lu family twitched at the corner of his mouth. Before, he found the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect to be extraordinarily cruel and perverse. But now, it looked like the Immortal Mist Sect cultivator was not much better. However, since he wasn''t the one who had misfortune looming over him, why should he stick his nose into other people''s business? ...¡­. At this moment, inside the underground refuge. After two years of construction, the cavern, several hundred meters underground, was transformed into an underground palace. Luminous Pearls were embedded on the walls, illuminating the whole place like daylight. Arrays that could adjust the temperature were used, resulting in an eternally spring-like climate and comfortable environment. The height of the underground palace was also quite impressive, at least five to six meters high, so people wouldn''t feel claustrophobic. The flowing Spirit Veins also ensured there was no shortage of oxygen. So, all in all, it was a very suitable place to live. It''s just that without sunlight for a longtime, humans might feel uneasy. However, this was intended as a shelter, and considering the excellent living conditions, it was already quite a feat. "Immortal Mist Sect, Lu family, I will remember this vendetta." "You will pay the price one day." Flecks of cold light flickered in Zhou Sui''s eyes. Although his main body had already entered the underground shelter, he had left several clones in Misty Cloud City to monitor the situation continuously. One of his clones was even disguised as a Gu Insect, living in the big tree within his home. Using its Divine Sense, it could detect the movements of the Patrol cultivators. It saw and heard their actions. He recognized the leading elder from the Lu family. It was none other than Lu Ming, the proprietor of the Lu family''s Treasure Pavilion. When he had purchased the First Tier Alchemy Heritage, it had been Lu Ming who had ordered his death. And now, he was surprisingly leading the team to his home in an attempt to capture him. Though Lu Ming was unaware of his real identity, both old grudges and new grievances combined made him remember the old man vividly. However, he wasn''t in a hurry to seek revenge. After all, both the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect currently held substantial influences within the Misty Cloud City. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he were to rashly make a move now, he might expose his identity. Additionally, it would give the Ghost Demon Sect a substantial advantage. He just needed to wait until Misty Cloud City was breached. The Immortal Mist Sect cultivators and the Lu family would unquestionably meet their doom. By then, he could kick them while they''re down and avenge himself. For now, he would bide his time "I''m on the verge of breaking through to the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation. I should prioritize raising my cultivation level." Zhou Sui took a deep breath. He felt that he would attain the Qi Cultivation''s Eighth Layer within a few days. He was currently residing in the underground shelter, an undisturbed place quite suitable for his breakthrough. Once he became a Qi Cultivation''s Eighth Layer Cultivator, his strength would increase significantly. Then, he would be better equipped to handle the impending dangers. Chapter 95 - 95: Promoted to the Eighth Level of Qi Cultivation, Strength Greatly Increased_1 Several days later. In Misty Cloud City, Yan Yi¡ªa cultivator from the Immortal Mist Sect¡ªand Lu Ming, an elder from the Lu family, led a group of patrolling guards searching everywhere for any trace of Ji Bingyu and others, in an attempt to locate their hiding place. In order to find their refuge, they practically went from door to door¡ªconducting a thorough, carpet-style search. Yet, no matter how earnestly they searched, they couldn''t find the slightest trace of Ji Bingyu and her companions. Even individuals who knew them were scarce. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, Ji Bingyu and others usually stayed at home. Even when they encountered other cultivators, their interactions were at most superficial¡ªan occasional nodding acquaintance. They couldn''t exactly say they were close. Even if they wanted to threaten them out by using acquaintances, such acquaintances were nowhere to be found. This left them without a starting point. "Damn it, where could these female cultivators have hidden? Could they have possibly obtained the power to vanish into thin air?" "Moreover, they''ve been living in Misty Cloud City for such a long time, and they don''t even have one friend. How on earth do they make a living? Could it be that they are inherently rich?" Yan Yi was utterly frustrated and felt suffocated. He had previously asserted confidently that Ji Bingyu and her companions would eventually be caught, and they would be unable to fly away in Misty Cloud City. But now, he couldn''t even find a trace of their whereabouts. As though they had disappeared into thin air in Misty Cloud City. If he hadn''t known about Ji Bingyu and others prior to this, he would have thought that those female cultivators had suddenly emerged from nothing. "Friend Yan Yi, we can''t continue the search like this. The Ghost Demon Sect appears to be intensifying their attack. We must return to guard the city walls and prevent the demon cultivators from advancing," warned Elder Lu Ming of the Lu family. This was not the time to mobilize everyone for a search, not when the cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect were lying in waiting outside the city. Once the Seventh-Order formation was broken, they were doomed. As for those few female cultivators, they were just a minor annoyance. They were certainly not worth all this attention. "Fine, if these insects can hide so well, then let''s temporarily let them be," Yan Yi, reluctantly, yielded. Even if they continued the search, the probability of obtaining any results was minimal. On the contrary, his foolhardy behavior could lead to the fall of Misty Cloud City. If that happened, he would be the culprit blamed in the Immortal Mist Sect. It was due to these reasons that they temporarily stopped after their grand search bore no fruit. The whole of Misty Cloud City gradually returned to its former quiet state. All the loose cultivators who couldn''t escape were drafted into the patrol team. As for whether they lived or died in the future, it all depended on luck. ...¡­ At this time, in a quiet room in an underground shelter. The entire underground shelter was divided into countless rooms¡ªsome were alchemy rooms, some were rune drawing rooms, some were formation arranging rooms, and so forth. Every cultivator had their own exclusive room. Certainly, as a cultivator, they needed a quiet place to practice cultivation, so as not to disturb others. This quiet room was naturally where Zhou Sui sequestered himself for cultivation. Boom! At this very moment, after Zhou Sui had calmed his mind and spirit for several days, his vigor was at its peak. He then drank a jar of spiritual wine. Immediately the vast spiritual wine transformed into a stream of pure energy, and in an instant, it entered his body. He immediately activated the Insect God Sutra, controlling this sudden surge of energy. The Foundation Establishment Divine Sense guided this energy to circulate in the meridian of his body, going one full cycle after another. The power of his True Yuan also began to grow at a visible speed. With his body as the center, the vast nature''s spiritual energy raged and formed a vortex of spiritual energy. This spiritual energy entered into his spiritual root, infiltrated deep into the body''s meridians, and formed a perfect cycle. In a single inhalation and exhalation, a unique rhythm was emitted. Time also passed bit by bit. After six hours. The energy within Zhou Sui''s body suddenly surged, reaching its peak. Boom~~ In an instant, the energy formed by the spiritual wine broke through a certain bottleneck, like a flood breaking through a dam, unstoppable, reducing all obstacles to dust, invincible. The True Yuan within the body surged like a tide, circulating in the depths of his meridians. You could even hear the sound of the True Yuan surging, like waves hitting the rocks, raging mightily. Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer! At this moment, he knew that he had finally broken through the bottleneck and advanced to the realm of the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation. Compared to before, the power of the True Yuan in his body had increased by at least a third. The aura on his body also rose further. The meridians in the body were once again broken through by the force of True Yuan. "Haha, great, I''ve finally advanced to the eighth level of Qi Cultivation." Zhou Sui laughed heartily, feeling extremely delighted. After nearly two years of hard cultivation, using numerous pills and spiritual wine, and double cultivation with his partners day and night, he finally advanced from the seventh layer of Qi Cultivation to the eighth layer It had to be said that Qi Cultivation in the later stages was extremely slow and difficult. Especially since he only had a seventh-grade Spiritual Root, his cultivation efficiency was frighteningly sluggish. After all, he had expended countless resources and needed two years to progress from the seventh to the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation. If an average Qi Cultivation seventh layer cultivator wished to break through, they would need at least ten to twenty years. No wonder, high-level Loose Cultivators were so rare. Even if there were such cultivators, they were usually in their seventies or eighties. But these Loose Cultivators were generally over sixty, their vitality had diminished and they had no hope of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage. Undoubtedly, if he still had his former ninth-grade Spiritual Root Aptitude, he would have needed even more time to break through. "No wonder sects are reluctant to accept cultivators with lower grade spiritual roots as disciples." "For lower grade spiritual root cultivators wanting to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage, it''s just too difficult." "Even at sixty years old, they can''t ascend to the eighth level of Qi Cultivation, let alone the ninth." "Though a significant amount of resources can indeed promote a lower grade spiritual root cultivator quickly to the Late Qi Cultivation stage." "The issue is, why invest so much in cultivating a lower-grade Spiritual Root cultivator when you could cultivate two or three midgrade spiritual roots cultivators instead? The investment and return just don''t match." "But luckily, with the power of the Obsession Gu, my Spiritual Root Aptitude can still be improved." "In not too long, I should be able to reach a sixth stage Spiritual Root Aptitude, a mid-grade spiritual root." Zhou Sui was beginning to understand the way those sects operated. If he were a Sect Master, he would probably also refuse cultivators with lower grade spiritual roots. Of course, the Demon Sects were different. The Demon Sects wouldn''t nurture their disciples at all, they only bestow them with Cultivation Techniques. As for resources, they needed to fight for, rob, and plunder them themselves. This was just like raising insects. Whoever wins in the end becomes a true disciple of the Demon Sects, gaining supreme rights. Therefore, they of course teach indiscriminately and recruit disciples desperately. But for righteous sects, the cultivation of disciples is far more refined. Gifted with both spirit stones and pills, along with guidance from distinguished teachers, meticulous cultivation was undertaken. With such expenditure, naturally they couldn''t afford to recruit a large number of disciples. Chapter 96 - 96: The Obsession Gu Evolves Again, Charm Increases_1 "Spiritual Wine sure is effective." Zhou Sui was savoring the feeling of breaking through to the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation. He had previously reached the perfect state of Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, and it was with the power of the Spiritual Wine that he managed to make the final breakthrough. One could say that Spiritual Wine is even more useful than most pills. After all, there''s always the risk of poison from pills. If one consumes too many pills, the body will accumulate poison, leading to a resistance against the pills. Therefore, one cannot take too many of the same kind of pills, otherwise their effectiveness will diminish more and more. But Spiritual Wine is different. After consuming Spiritual Wine, there are hardly any side effects, and it can perfectly transform into pure energy. That''s why it''s a popular auxiliary spirit item among many Cultivators. Its importance can compete with Spirit Stone. It could even directly replace Spirit Stones. However, brewing Spiritual Wine isn''t an easy task; it''s extremely costly. Which results in the available quantity of Spiritual Wine on the market being relatively scarce, with only a select few Cultivators being able to consume it. For Zhou Sui to obtain something like the Wine Bug, a Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insect that can transform ordinary wine into Spiritual Wine, it''s truly a capability that defies the laws of nature and is absolutely unthinkable. Even now, he doesn''t know how the Wine Bug accomplishes this. It''s like creating something out of nothing, or turning stone into gold. But he doesn''t intend to try to understand it too deeply, treating this ability as the Wine Bug''s natural gift. After all, there many things in the world that are simply inexplicable, and this is just one more to add to the list. "If the first-grade Spiritual Wine is already this powerful, wouldn''t I take off if I brewed second-grade Spiritual Wine?" "The value of second-grade Spiritual Wine increases more than tenfold." Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. As the Wine Bug''s level continues to rise, the grade of the Spiritual Wine it can ferment now has reached the level of first-grade superior. But if he wants to brew second-grade Spiritual Wine, the Wine Bug would need to advance to the second stage. For now, the Wine Bug shows no signs of advancing. However, for him at his current state, first-grade Spiritual Wine is more than enough. Whoosh! With that thought, after consolidating his cultivation at the Qi Cultivation eighth layer, Zhou Sui walked out of his meditation room. At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi had just finished preparing lunch. The table was laden with all kinds of dishes, various Spiritual Wines, and a variety of rare delicacies. In the present circumstances of Misty Cloud City, this would be considered an extremely extravagant meal. After all the food was scarce in Misty Cloud City, many cultivators were so poor that they were close to eating dirt, let alone feasting on meat and fish. "My Lord, have you ascended to the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation?!" At this moment, Ji Bingyu sensed Zhou Sui''s energy and was immediately overjoyed. "Haha, luckily enough, I smoothly broke through now that my cultivation has reached the peak." Zhou Sui modestly replied. He had no choice but to be modest. He had consumed a lot of Spiritual Wine, pills, and had been assisted by his Dao companions, all of which consumed a lot of resources. If he still couldn''t break through, he might as well kill himself with a block of tofu. "My Lord, you are really amazing. When I first met you, you were only at the first layer of Qi Cultivation. It''s been just a few years, but now you''re on the eighth layer." Xia Jingyan was full of emotion: "I''m afraid it won''t be long before your cultivation surpasses ours, and we can''t be of much help to you." Her feeling was complicated. Although her own cultivation had basically reached the perfect state of the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation, when compared to her Lord''s progress, she seemed to progress at a snail''s pace. If things continue like this, her Lord might already reach Foundation Establishment, while she would still be stuck on the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation. "What nonsense are you talking about?" "What ''help''? We''re companions on this path. Regardless of need or not, you are all my wives." "Did you assist me before expecting something in return?" "Previously, it was you who helped me cross difficult paths. From now on, I will be the one helping you." "From now on, not only will we work towards foundation establishment and core formation, we will also ascend to becoming immortals together, becoming a divine couple." Zhou Sui said with absolute conviction. He didn''t hesitate to paint a vivid picture of the future for his three companions. It was an instinctive reaction. "My husband." Upon hearing his words, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan looked at Zhou Sui with tear-filled eyes. Deep within their hearts, a warmth kindled, much like being bathed in the light of the sun. Indeed, their husband was not only capable of sharing hardships but also wealth. Had it been other men, they would perhaps abandon their wives during difficult times. But now, their husband was even thinking about taking them along his journey to becoming an immortal. The love they felt for Zhou Sui was intensifying, and they could hardly control it. What?! At this moment, Zhou Sui immediately felt the Obsession Gu on him let out a comfortable hum as a mysterious energy flowed into its body. Its aura visibly grew stronger at a rapid pace. Boom~~ Suddenly, the power of the Obsession Gu seemed to have grown much stronger than before, moving from the lower tier of the second stage up to the middle tier of the second stage. "What''s happening?!" Zhou Sui blinked his eyes. He discovered a refreshing aura flowing from the Obsession Gu into his body, circulating all over. At that moment, it seemed his physical state and appearance had become even more perfect. If before he was of average appearance, easily lost in a crowd. But now, he showed signs of evolving into a handsome man. Even though his appearance had not drastically changed from before, subtle alterations made him more handsome, his charm increasing manifold. "So that''s it. Is this also a kind of power from the Obsession Gu?!" Zhou Sui sensed some information from the Obsession Gu. This was also one of its abilities, which could improve the host''s appearance and enhance the masculine charm. If this power could be maximized, it could make any woman fall deeply in love with the host just by glancing at him. It could turn the host into a figure rivalling a Casanova. Every single movement would be filled with endless charm, causing people to develop a fondness for him. Whether one admits it or not, a charming person can definitely walk smoothly in society. Even if he went to the ends of the earth, he would still receive help from others. That''s the importance of charm. "If just saying a few sweet words could excel the love from my companions and help in the evolution of the Obsession Gu, I need to say more of such words in the future." Zhou Sui instantly understood why the Obsession Gu had suddenly upgraded to a mid-class of the second stage. It must be profoundly linked to Xia Jingyan, Ji Bingyu, and Mu Ziyi. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Their love for Zhou Sui had grown deeper, indirectly enhancing the power and level of the Obsession Gu. Both were mutually complementary. "Ah, my dear, what are you... we haven''t even had dinner yet." "Who needs dinner? I want to devour you first. You''re way more delicious than any meal." "You... you pervert! Shameless!" Soon, the underground palace echoed with sounds of flirtatious love-making. Chapter 97 - 97: The Lu Familys Scripture Pavilion, Tunnel to the Lu Family_1 In the blink of an eye, another month had passed. During this month, Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan lived in the underground shelter. Life was extremely monotonous. They cultivated, practiced dual cultivations, practiced while cultivating - it was a monotonous cycle. Their life underground was no different from above ground, except for the lack of sunlight. For homebodies like Zhou Sui and the others, they were quite used to it already. Instead, without the disturbance from others, they actually felt more comfortable and wished to stay there forever. "Sir, what is the current situation in Misty Cloud City?" Ji Bingyu curiously asked. She would inquire about the situation in Misty Cloud City every once in a while, because Zhou Sui had five clones stationed around Misty Cloud City, monitoring every movement there. Although they were living in the underground shelter, they were well informed about the happenings in the city. "It''s terrible." Zhou Sui responded after pondering, recalling the intel the clones had brought back: "Even though the Immortal Mist Sect and the Lu family used despicable tactics, forcibly conscripting all loose cultivators, forcing them to join the patrol team, and even using poison to control them--" "The situation in Misty Cloud City hasn''t fundamentally changed, because the Ghost Demon Sect''s onslaught is increasing. Every day, a large amount of Spirit Stones are consumed to maintain the operation of the seventh-order formation." "Once all the Spirit Stones in the City are consumed, the magic formation will naturally break. By then, it would be futile for the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect to try and salvage the situation." Despite how formidable the second stage formation is, without Spirit Stones to power it, it can''t operate. Even if there are Spirit Veins underground as backup energy sources, the spiritual energy in Spirit Veins is not infinite. When consumption outpaces replenishment, it would be the time for the formation to collapse. The Ghost Demon Sect is also well aware of this, hence they tirelessly attack day and night without respite. The city''s patrol team is now basically working in three shifts. Many cultivators are stationed at the nodes of the formation, maintaining its operation, for fear of any accidents. "If that''s the case, then Misty Cloud City is definitely doomed. Once the formation is broken, there will be no escape." "I''ve heard that the Lu family, a family that has been establishing their foundation for 200 years and is in control of Misty Cloud City, is extremely wealthy." "If Misty Cloud City falls, we may be able to take advantage of the chaos and seize the wealth of the Lu Family." A glimmer of shrewdness flashed in Xia Jingyan''s eyes. She remembered all too well the domineering and brutality of the Lu family. If they hadn''t escaped swiftly and had not constructed the underground shelter in advance, their lives would probably have been in the hands of the Lu family and the Immortal Mist Sect. For such an enemy, she naturally wanted to kick them when they were down, and take advantage of their misfortune. "Why wait until Misty Cloud City falls? Perhaps we can already start stealing from the Lu family treasury." Mu Ziyi blinked, "Doesn''t Sir have the ability to dig tunnels? You can dig right into the vicinity of Lu Residence. Then we can dig through their underground treasury and quietly steal their treasures." She suggested her idea. "Not bad, that''s a good suggestion." Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up. He couldn''t deny that it was a pretty good proposal. If they waited for Misty Cloud City to fall, the Lu family would have already evacuated their treasury. By then, even if they managed to reach the treasury, it would have already been too late. Besides, he has been coveting the Lu family''s treasury for a long time. Especially the heritage of the second-stage Pill Master, which he was determined to get. Without the heritage of a second-stage Pill Master, who knew how long it would take to become a second-stage Pill Master. It should be noted that Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and Ji Bingyu had undergone rigorous training for years and had already reached the peak of the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation. They were only one step away from Foundation Establishment. The reason they hadn''t established their foundation was that the success rate was only 50%. They were all waiting for the Foundation Pill. This was also a common practice among cultivators at the peak of Qi cultivation. They usually spend a lot of time waiting for the Foundation Pill. Otherwise, if the establishment of their foundation fails, it would mean death. There was no need to rush. "Right, I seem to have obtained the memory of a Lu family cultivator." At this moment, Zhou Sui recalled his previous encounters. He had killed several Lu family cultivators before and used the Dream Soul Gu to probe their memories, gaining a lot of information. Among them was information about the Lu family''s treasury. According to the memory of those Lu family cultivators, there was a Scripture Pavilion in the Lu Residence that held various cultivation techniques and secret arts collected by the Lu family over the past two hundred years. These heritages were no less than that of a small sect. "If it''s a place hiding large amounts of Pills, Spiritual Medicine, and Artifacts, it''s definitely heavily guarded." "It would be difficult to sneak in and grab it." "But if it''s the Scripture Pavilion, it might be easier to get away with." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. Frankly, he was interested in the secret books collected by the Lu family. Not only the heritage of the second-stage Pill Master, but those unfamiliar secret books could also be given to the Book Worm to consume. This would enhance the power of the Book Worm. It could even speed up the time it takes for him to gain insights. It was killing several birds with one stone. ... A few days later. With the power of the Gold Eating Bug, Zhou Sui dug a tunnel from the underground shelter to the Lu Residence. And after days of investigation, he had pinpointed the exact location of the Scripture Pavilion in the Lu Residence. The underground tunnel even led directly under the Scripture Pavilion. Even if the Lu family cultivators were to rack their brains, they would never think that a tunnel had appeared right under their eyes. "As expected, even though it''s just the Lu family''s Scripture Pavilion, there are still several cultivators at the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation guarding it." "Apart from this, the Scripture Pavilion is also protected by a Prohibition Array. If it''s triggered, it will definitely alarm the entire Lu family." "Most importantly, the Lu Family''s Foundation Establishment Elder is not dead and we definitely cannot act recklessly." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Through his Divine Sense, he could perceive the situations of many Lu Family cultivators. He also sensed that in a certain courtyard deep in the Lu Residence, there seemed to be a Foundation Establishment cultivator living there. Though their aura was weak and seemed to be near death, the cultivator was still a Foundation Establishment cultivator, with formidable strength. Just like a tiger. The more a tiger is on the brink of death, the more ferocious its attack will be. Even a slight carelessness could lead to death under the tiger''s claws. "We still can''t act in haste, let''s wait until the Ghost Demon Sect breaks in." S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Once the formation is broken, we can enter the Lu residence to plunder their treasures." "Patience is required here." "Patience is the best quality in cultivation." With this thought, Zhou Sui immediately calmed down. For him, the success or failure of this matter was not that important. If it truly turns out to be impossible, he wouldn''t force it. What he preferred was to go with the flow. "Hmm?! What are these Lu family elders doing?" At this moment, Zhou Sui''s Divine Sense detected many elders of the Lu family holding a meeting in the aboveground Lu Residence. His Divine Sense quietly moved closer, picking up the sounds inside. Chapter 98 - 98: The Patriarch of the Lu Family is Dying, Taking Advantage of the Chaos _1 At that moment, within the Lu family mansion. Many elders of the Lu family had gathered together, filled with anxiety. "How is it? What''s the condition of our ancestor?" An elder asked. "Our ancestor can only hold on for three more months. In fact, if it wasn''t for us, he might have passed away already, and wouldn''t have held on for so long." "But even so, we''ve now reached his limit." "Life is draining away, this is the Heavenly Dao, something beyond human control." Another senior elder, Lu He, said helplessly. He wished that the ancestor of his family could live longer, but sadly, this was not what fate had in store. "What did the Young Sect Master say? When will the reinforcements from the Immortal Mist Sect arrive?" A white-haired elder asked. "The Young Sect Master said the main sect''s aid is on its way and asked us to hold on a little longer," the elder Lu Ming said with a peculiar expression. "What a load of rubbish!" The white-haired elder swore angrily: "It has been over two years. They said the main sect''s aid was about to arrive, but we don''t even see a shadow of it now. Two years turn into four years, I''m afraid no one will ever come by the time the world ends. I suspect the Immortal Mist Sect has blatantly given up on this woman and forsaken our Misty Cloud City. If not, there would have been cultivators from the Immortal Mist Sect here by now." He was boiling with anger. Over two years ago, the Lu family had trusted the lies of the Young Sect Master, Leng Yuexi, who claimed that a Golden Core Master from the Immortal Mist Sect was about to intervene and sweep away the evil spirits with a thunderbolt strike. Yet who could have expected that not even a trace of the Immortal Mist Sect''s Golden Core Master would appear? Up until now, Misty Cloud City was still fighting alone, desperately resisting the vast army of the Ghost Demon Sect. "Senior Elder, I once heard from a cultivator of the Immortal Mist Sect that Leng Yuexi has been poisoned by a Demon Cultivator from the Ghost Demon Sect, which damaged her foundation, making it nearly impossible for her to ascend to the Golden Core." "It was this news that perhaps led the Immortal Mist Sect to choose to abandon Misty Cloud City." "After all, sending an army to Misty Cloud City to battle the Ghost Demon Sect is only to save a cultivator who has no hope." "Even if the person is the Sect Master''s own daughter, it''s a losing proposition." "If they fail, the lineage of the Immortal Mist Sect will likely be reduced to ashes." Elder Lu Ming spoke as though unveiling a mystery, relaying the information he had unearthed. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What? Such important news, why didn''t you speak up sooner, only revealing it now?" Hearing this, the faces of many Lu family elders changed dramatically. They hadn''t expected such a turn of events with Leng Yuexi. No wonder, although she was a Foundation Establishment cultivator with complete foundation. The threat she posed didn''t seem as great as they''d imagined. For more than two years, this woman had been in seclusion, barely paying heed to the affairs of Misty Cloud City. They initially thought she was preparing to ascend to Golden Core, but it turned out she was detoxifying. "Senior Elder, this information is just hearsay, and I''m not entirely sure." "It''s only now, at this moment, that I dare to reveal a bit of it, for fear of creating panic." "Besides, the Ghost Demon Sect isn''t exactly well-intentioned. Everyone knows that Demon Cultivators are notorious for betraying their promises." "Anyone who would trust a Demon Cultivator''s promise is simply courting death." Elder Lu Ming felt quite aggrieved. After all, he felt that this information might not be true, regarding it as a piece of peculiar news. Who could have imagined that it turned out to be true? "Enough, enough, Lu Ming didn''t do it intentionally. Now we are at a critical juncture of life and death for our Lu family. We shouldn''t be arguing. The most important thing now is how to preserve the embers of the Lu family." Senior Elder Lu He said solemnly. "Fortunately, we have already sent out the foundation seeds of the Lu family and a top-grade Foundation Pill. Even if we die, the Lu family will still have a chance to rise again in the future." A Lu family elder said with relief. To avoid the complete annihilation of the Lu family, when a top-grade Foundation Pill was auctioned, they quietly sent out one of the Lu family''s Foundation Building seedlings. This way, even if the Lu family of Misty Cloud City was wiped out, the Lu family in other places could still rise again. "Elders, although that''s the case, I still don''t want to die." Elder Lu Ming said somberly. According to the previous plan, there are still disciples of the Lu family outside, so the Lu family won''t be completely wiped out. The problem was, they were doomed to die. If they could stay alive, who would choose death? The other elders all fell silent, having the same thoughts. "Actually, I''ve talked to our ancestor. Since we can''t rely on the Immortal Mist Sect, we can only rely on ourselves," Senior Elder Lu He said solemnly: "Although our ancestor has only three months left to live, he still has his last breath and can launch one final attack. In this attack, he will take several foundation-building cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect with him. By then, the disciples of our Lu family can seize the opportunity to escape from Misty Cloud City, breaking through the encirclement of the Ghost Demon Sect." What?! Upon hearing this, the elders were all greatly heartened. If the ancestor himself was to take action, they might have a glimmer of hope under his lead. However, after this battle, the ancestor would undoubtedly die. But upon a careful thought, even without this matter, the ancestor would still meet his end due to exhaustion. It would be better to explode with brilliant radiance at the end of his life. This was also the intention of the Lu family''s ancestor, Lu Hongran. "Alright, that''s the plan for now," Senior Elder Lu He said: "But only you elder members should know about this. Don''t let anyone else know to avoid any possibility of alerting the enemy. After all, there are quite a few Demon Cultivator spies in Misty Cloud City. If word of this plan reaches these Demon Cultivators, the only way of survival for our Lu family would be gone. Everyone must be careful." "Yes, Senior Elder." All the Lu family elders nodded in unison. ...... At that moment, Zhou Sui, who lay hidden in the darkness, was also aware of the content of this meeting. Although these elders were very cautious, they didn''t know that someone in the dark had caught wind of their conversation. "The ancestor of the Lu family is about to die?" "And they''re planning to break out?!" Zhou Sui stroked his chin, he was greatly surprised. Given the current situation, it seemed that holding out for another year or two shouldn''t be a problem. He originally thought he would have to remain undercover for a long time. But now it seemed he had overestimated the strength of the Lu family. If the ancestor of the Lu family were still alive, they might be able to hold on. But once the foundation-building ancestor of the Lu family died, it would definitely be impossible to continue resisting. Hence it would be better to make use of the remaining strength of the ancestor to break free from the encirclement. In this way, a part of the Lu family could be preserved, preventing total annihilation. "If that''s the case, then I need to be prepared in advance." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Obviously, if the ancestor of the Lu family were to die, then there would be no one left in the Lu family who could resist him. Wouldn''t all the treasures of the Lu family then belong to him?! However, this matter still needed to be carefully considered. He absolutely couldn''t afford to slip up. It was about time to settle the grudge with the Lu family. Chapter 99 - 99: The Seventh-Order Formation is Broken, Misty Cloud City Cant Hold Back_1 Half a month later. Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were still cultivating in the underground shelter, leading a very regular life. Even though their lives were confined to the underground shelter, with no one to disturb them and plenty of provisions, life was quite comfortable. Of course, after advancing to the eighth layer of Qi cultivation, Zhou Sui''s cultivation progress had slowed somewhat. But even so, he devoted himself to hard cultivation every day without slackening. Boom~~ Just then, a sudden, intense shaking transmitted from the earth, so intense that even Zhou Sui and the others underground could feel it. The Spirit Vein deep in the earth began to tremble, buzzing ominously. "What''s happening?" "An earthquake? Could there be an earthquake?" Suddenly, Ji Bingyu and the others woke from their cultivation with a start, filled with doubts, not knowing what had occurred. All their eyes turned simultaneously to Zhou Sui. "No way, the second-order Silver Moon Formation of Misty Cloud City has been broken." Zhou Sui''s eyes went wide. He immediately received a message from his clone that while he was cultivating, spies from the Ghost Demon Sect had infiltrated the city''s guard patrol. Despite being poisoned, all these spies were death warriors, entirely unconcerned for their own lives. These Ghost Demon Sect spies had rushed into one of the formation nodes and caused major destruction. As a result, the second-order Silver Moon Formation became unstable in an instant. If the cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect were given the chance, they may have been able to repair the formation. However, after receiving news, the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators immediately took action, with six foundation-building Demon Cultivators launching simultaneous attacks. The entire second-order formation was instantly broken and totally collapsed. The impregnable barrier that had held back the Ghost Demon Sect was shattered in an instant. The armies of the Ghost Demon Sect then charged directly into the city, an overwhelming force. The long-suffering Misty Cloud City, after more than two years, could finally resist no longer. ...... At this moment, a huge chaos swept through Misty Cloud City. No one could have expected that the second-order formation of Misty Cloud City would be broken at this time; no one had been prepared for this. The city was thrown into a great panic with cultivators at a loss for what to do. "Ha, ha, it''s broken, it''s broken! Finally, the tough shell of Misty Cloud City is broken." "After sieging it for more than two years, I want to see where the Immortal Mist Sect can run now." "Kill them all, rob them all! The elder ordered, whoever gets there first gets the spoils. We are to sack the city for three days." "First go to the Lu family''s mansion, it''s the richest place." "Kill the cultivators of Immortal Mist Sect! They''re elite cultivators from the sect, the fattest lambs." "Spirit Stones, pills, spiritual medicines, they''re all mine! Don''t try to snatch them from me." The multitude of cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect laughed gleefully, their excitement apparent, looking fierce. Seeing the many cultivators within Misty Cloud City, their eyes flashed red, as if they were looking at a herd of fat sheep. For them, now was the time to harvest. They could make a huge fortune. Opportunities like this were very rare indeed. "It''s all over, it''s completely over. The cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect have charged in." "Damn Ghost Demon Sect, they actually planted spies inside to destroy our formation." "I told you not to draft brawny men indiscriminately, now see, so many spies infiltrated, they''ve doomed us." "Who knew these spies wouldn''t fear death, preferring to die than to destroy the formation? These demon cultivators are simply mad." sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "They''re all dead men of the Ghost Demon Sect, tortured until their emotions are gone. Naturally, they don''t fear death. This time we''re completely done for." "Didn''t expect these demon cultivators to be so ruthless; they''re simply not human." "Escape, whoever can. Every saved life counts." Many cultivators from the Immortal Mist Sect and the Lu family were in utter despair, their faces as grey as death. If a second-stage formation was still in place, these Ghost Demon Sect cultivators wouldn''t be able to enter the city. But now, having lost the protection of the formation, they were defenseless, just like a city without its gate. These demon cultivators could enter and leave at will. No one could stop them. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!! In an instant, they fled in panic, with none of the previous arrogance. They were like rats scurrying across the streets, wishing their parents had given birth to them with additional legs. Regrettably, the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators had set their sights on the Immortal Mist Sect cultivators right from the start, launching attacks the moment they could. The intense battle began in an instant. Talismans were launched, skills clashed, and magic artifacts collided. The whole of Misty Cloud City was filled with intense fighting. "Ghost Demon Sect cultivators, all of you will die at my hands!" At that moment, a roar erupted from the center of the city, echoing throughout the entire city, creating ripples of sound that left countless people with stinging eardrums. An intimidating figure shot into the sky, charging towards the six Ghost Demon Sect''s foundation-building cultivators. It was no other than the ancestral patriarch of the Lu family, Lu Hongran. He was fearless, like a man who has accepted his fate, his body emanating a terrifying aura. The surrounding spiritual energy of nature started to stir, forming a dreadful wave of energy, just like a storm sweeping by. All cultivators felt this frightening aura and power. Wherever it went, it destroyed everything in its path. "Damn it, he''s using the Burning Blood skill, which multiplies his mana temporarily but quickly consumes his vitality and lifespan. Has this old geezer Lu gone mad?" "He isn''t mad, but trying to drag us down with him. His lifespan is nearing its end anyway. Even if he doesn''t die now, he will in a few months'' time." "Damn you, Lu, you''re taking us with you because you want to die. Quit dreaming." "Retreat, retreat immediately. Don''t confront him head-on. When his vitality exhausts, old Lu will naturally fall dead." "Accursed old Lu, don''t think that you can resolve everything by dying. You still have descendants in the Lu family. Even if you die, our Ghost Demon Sect will exterminate them all." The foundation-building demon cultivators were both frightened and furious. They didn''t expect Lu Hongran to be so ruthless, willing to take them down with him even at the cost of his own life. They were in their prime and might have a sliver of hope to become Golden Core Cultivators. They didn''t want to perish with Lu. Although they were demon cultivators, ruthless and hard-hearted, they weren''t fools. No one would go for a losing deal. Boom, Boom, Boom~~~ At that moment, they collided, causing an earth-shattering explosion akin to dozens of missiles detonating. Surrounding houses were instantly blown to Tsmithereens, turning everything in the vicinity into dust. A massive cavity appeared in the land, hundreds of meters deep, with shards of rock scattering everywhere and smoke billowing. ... "This!" Zhou Sui, who was hiding in an underground shelter, immediately noticed that one of his clones hidden nearby was utterly destroyed by this power, and the remote messages also abruptly cut off. He no longer had any sense of how the subsequent battle between the foundation-building cultivators would turn out. "This is horrifying. Is this the power of a foundation-building cultivator? A wave of its residual power instantly destroyed one of my clones." Zhou Sui felt chills run down his spine. He finally understood why the status of foundation-building cultivators was held in such high esteem. A single foundation-building cultivator could lay the foundation for a hundred-year-old cultivator family. It was because the combat power of a foundation-building cultivator was terrifying, akin to a human missile. The strength they could unleash in each movement was beyond human imagination. A powerful foundation-building cultivator could easily annihilate a mortal kingdom. Fortunately, his Clone Gu could cultivate a new clone in no time, or this would have been a severe loss since he was merely a spectator in this battle. Chapter 100 - 100: Adding Insult to Injury, Killing the Lu Familys Cultivator _1 "Wait, an opportunity, a golden opportunity!" In an instant, Zhou Sui''s eyes lit right up. With the death of the Lu family''s ancestor, the entire Lu family was now like a dragon without its head, lacking the protection of a foundation-building cultivator. That is to say, the Lu family now was like a toothless tiger, at his mercy. After all, he was already a cultivator at the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation. Coupled with the help of Gu insects, he was virtually invincible at the Qi Cultivation Stage. The Lu family, without a foundation-building cultivator, wouldn''t stand a chance against him. "Take action." Thinking of this, Zhou Sui clenched his fists. He believed that if he missed this opportunity, there may not be a next time. If he hesitated for even a little while longer, the members of the Lu family may very well make a run for it. Even if they do not make a run, they may fall into the hands of the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect. He wouldn''t even get a chance. Swoosh! Immediately, with a flicker of thought, Zhou Sui issued an order to one of his clones hidden within a large tree in the Lu family''s compound, commanding it to start its move against the cultivators of the Lu family. Even at such a critical juncture, he did not wish to act himself, a clone would do. Regardless, he would never put his true self in danger. After all, no one could tell what dangers lurked in the shadows. If a clone were to act and fail, it would just lose a clone, a trivial loss. ...... At this moment, there was panic and disarray among the cultivators at the Lu family mansion. Especially the elders of the Lu family, their faces could not be gloomier. They were all as if they had lost their parents. "How did the Ghost Demon Sect manage to breach the second stage of our protective array at Misty Cloud City so quickly?" "There''s no choice, no one thought that the demon cultivators poisoned by the poison pills would fear not death and wish for mutual destruction." "We missed by just a move, underestimated just how ruthless and cruel those demon cultivators are." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If we had only half a month more to prepare, we would certainly have been able to fight our way out. How could they have breached so quickly, it has ruined our previous plans." "Cut the crap. Where in the world are things always smooth sailing? Not everything can go according to plan. Right now, our ancestor is buying us time to escape. Hurry, pack up and run." "You''re right. Immediately head to the Scripture Pavilion and bring away the heritage of our Lu family. Head to our treasury and bring away the accumulation of our Lu family over the years. As long as we have these, our Lu family can rise from the ashes." The numerous Lu family elders were chattering. Though they were initially panicked and at a loss by the abrupt occurrence, they quickly recovered and immediately headed towards the Lu family''s Scripture Pavilion and treasury, intending to take away all the treasures within and scatter away. Given the current situation, no hope was held for everyone to survive. If only a portion of the descendants of the Lu family could survive, that would already be a loss cut. "Quick, stuff all the jade slips and secret books into the storage bag. These are the accumulations of our Lu family over two hundred years. They are of utmost importance, we cannot afford to lose them." The Lu family elder, Lu Ming, appeared in the Scripture Pavilion, directing the numerous Lu family descendants to pack all the secret books into their storage bags as quickly as they could. To a cultivator family, their heritage of knowledge was extremely crucial. If they were to lose this knowledge, no one knew how much time it would take to gather it all back. Thus the Lu family viewed these heritages with great importance. They could not afford any loss. Rumble~~ At this very moment, an intangible wave of soul energy struck, instantly covering the entire Lu family''s Scripture Pavilion. The one initiating the attack was none other than the Dream Soul Gu, with its Dream Inducing technique! Having progressed to the eighth layer of Qi Cultivation, the power of Dream Soul Gu had been enhanced to a certain degree. The strength of its illusion technique was more than double its previous power. This ability was even more covert, even stronger. Silent, traceless. It was as if it was forcibly pulling the souls of its enemies into a dreamland. The numerous Lu family cultivators in the Scripture Pavilion were caught unprepared, instantaneously falling prey to the technique. Every single one of them froze stiff, their movements halted. "Damn it, who on earth is it?" In the blink of an eye, Lu family elder Lu Ming''s hair stood on end. His cultivation level had reached the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation and he had practiced a powerful soul secret technique of the Lu family. Thus, he had a certain degree of resistance against the dream inducing ability and did not fall into the dreamland. But even so, he felt a bit dizzy, as if he were about to faint. After all, a contest of soul power was quite straightforward. Whoever had stronger soul power dominated. Clearly, his soul power was far weaker compared to the enemy''s. At this moment, how could he not know that the Lu family was being targeted by an enemy? But the problem was, wasn''t this too quick? The Ghost Demon Sect had only just breached the city, and the enemy had already found their way here. Could it be that this enemy harbored a grudge against the Lu family, having kept an eye on them incessantly? Which was why they managed to locate them so quickly. "No, Even if I have to die, I cannot let others take the Lu family''s heritage. Die with me." Elder Lu Ming gritted his teeth. In his desperation, he was going to ignite the talisman on his body and perish together with the enemy. Regrettably, he was too late. Zhou Sui had already taken action before him. Whoosh! Instantly, a golden ray of Sword Qi attacked swiftly. Like a bolt of lightning, it penetrated elder Lu Ming''s skull instantly, ending his life. His eyes were wide open, reflecting fear and disbelief. Frankly, he had never thought that he would die so quickly. What''s more, he was instantly killed. Even just before his death, he did not know where the enemy was or who the enemy was. Bang bang bang!!! Not only elder Lu Ming, but also the dozen or so Lu family cultivators in the Scripture Pavilion were pierced by rays of golden Sword Qi at nearly the same time. They tumbled to the ground, each of their heads bore a hole. Almost in an instant, all the Lu family cultivators in the Scripture Pavilion were wiped out completely, without a single survivor. "Dead?" At this point in time, a figure emerged from the dark, obviously Zhou Sui. He indifferently observed the deceased Lu family cultivators, without a ripple in his mind. "Is this what revenge feels like? How empty." Zhou Sui sighed. The Lu family was so powerful, considered the hegemon of Misty Cloud City. They treated many loose cultivators as they wished. He had once paid considerable rent to the Lu family and even bought a house. Even though he was oppressed by the Lu family, he dared not raise his voice, he could only endure silently. This is what it meant to be weaker than others. Elder Lu Ming had been particularly egregious. With just an order, he could take Zhou Sui''s life, scaring Zhou Sui into hiding. But what about now? Elder Lu Ming was killed by Zhou Sui''s sword, without the strength to retaliate. Even this family, which had been profligate for over a hundred years and had foundation-building cultivators, was about to be reduced to ashes. Risen because of a foundation-building cultivator, fallen because of one. This was the cycle of the Cultivation World. There were no families in this world that could stand forever, that could always prosper. Chapter 101 - 101: Reclaiming Everything in One Go, Robbing the Lu Family_1 "I must ascend to higher realms, attain immortality, and not end up like the Lu family." Zhou Sui clenched his fists, looking at the Lu family''s cultivators, who were now completely dead. He made a vow in his heart. His desire to pursue the Dao became even more resolute. Whoosh~~~ In an instant, numerous storage rings on the ground fell into his hands. Moreover, he had taken all the secret scriptures from the Lu family''s Scripture Pavilion, leaving no books or Heritage Jade Records behind. One could say that he now possessed all of the Lu family''s wealth accumulated over two hundred years. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He felt very content in his heart. With these secret scripts and heritage of the Lu family, he was certainly able to advance further, and explore realms that were previously unknown. Whoosh~~~ At this moment, the Dream Soul Gu opened its big mouth and swallowed all the souls of the Lu family''s cultivators who had just died. The purified soul energy instantly entered its body. Its aura also became stronger. Not much time would pass before it could advance to the second stage. By then, the power of the Dream Soul Gu might become even more terrifying, considering it was only at the first stage now. Unfortunately, it could only devour the souls of enemies killed by its host and couldn''t devour other wandering souls. Otherwise, taking the Dream Soul Gu to the battlefield to absorb the soul energy of a large number of mortals who had died could definitely improve its power more quickly. But he also doesn''t feel regret, just like this, the progress speed of the Dream Soul Gu is already quite good. If the ascension speed is too fast, it could lead to instability in its foundation. "Ah, right, the Lu family''s treasure vault." "That place is where the real treasures of the Lu family are." "I wonder how many heavenly treasures and spirit pills are stored in it." "After collecting rent from me for so many years, now it''s time to reclaim it all at once." Zhou Sui''s eyes glinted. If the Lu family had been prepared, they would have emptied these treasures long ago, scattered them into various storage rings, distributed them to different elders of the Lu family, and then dispersed. At that time, he probably wouldn''t have been able to get all of the Lu family''s treasures. But now, because the Ghost Demon Sect suddenly broke into the city, all of the Lu family''s previous plans were thwarted. This made them have no time to gather treasures and flee. This is a great opportunity, and he can take the Lu family''s treasure vault along the way. Whoosh! In a blink of an eye, Zhou Sui rushed to the location of the Lu family treasure vault according to the memory of those Lu family cultivators. At this moment, many elders of the Lu family were also gathered here. Their cultivation wasn''t weak either, at least all were at the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, and many were at the Eighth or Ninth Layer. About half of the Lu family''s elites were here. Clearly, for these elders, the treasure vault was more important than the Scripture Pavilion. After all, even if they got the secrets, they couldn''t practice much, but the various rare treasures in the treasure vault could help them advance further and greatly increase their cultivation. Even if they didn''t use them themselves, they could be given to their descendants. "Since they are all here, slash them all." With a sweep of Zhou Sui''s divine sense, he saw that there were at least twenty or thirty Lu family cultivators in the treasure vault, and the Prohibition Array in the treasure vault had been fully opened. After all, they were planning to loot the treasures and run, so of course they wouldn''t leave the Prohibition Array on. Whoosh~~~ Suddenly, numerous Gold Eating Bugs flew out, appearing to be around forty or fifty. They transformed into a golden light and flew into the treasure vault. Boom boom boom!!! Golden light flickered accompanied by screams, then quickly subsided. When Zhou Sui entered the treasure vault, he saw piles of bodies on the ground. They were all cultivators from the Lu family, once late Qi Cultivation strong individuals. But now, they were all corpses and couldn''t move at all. These Lu family cultivators revealed shocked expressions, seemingly unaware of how they died. "Good, the power of the Gold Eating Bug has grown stronger." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, looking at the Gold Eating Bugs fluttering in the air. After more than two years of growth, they were obviously much stronger than before. Mysterious runes were now carved on their thick metal shells, making them even more resistant to cultivators'' skills. Ordinary skills hitting them were as ineffective as a breeze. So when the Lu family cultivators inside the treasure vault attacked, they shockingly realized their attacks didn''t harm these bugs at all. It was as if their efforts were futile. However, when the Gold Eating Bugs attacked these cultivators, it was like a dimensionality reduction attack, easily tearing apart their Magic Artifact shields and instantly piercing their bodies. The current Gold Eating Bug swarm was beginning to display a bit of world-devouring potential, forming a catastrophic bug disaster. "I hit the jackpot, I''ve completely hit the jackpot." Seeing the treasures in the vault, Zhou Sui was overwhelmed with excitement. Because the treasure vault was filled with various types of pills, spiritual medicine, and rare materials collected by the Lu family over the years. There were even various types of magic artifacts and array plates. In short, this treasure vault was priceless, worth at least a million lower grade spirit stones. Unfortunately, due to the siege over the past two years, a large amount of spirit stones was consumed. There weren''t many spirit stones left in the vault. But regardless, the things in these treasures were enough to make a fortune. "Ransack, ransack it all." Without saying another word, Zhou Sui immediately put all these treasures into his storage bag. After killing so many cultivators, he had no shortage of storage bags. In just a short while, the entire treasure vault was ransacked, cleaned more thoroughly than a face wash. Whoosh! After ransacking the Lu family''s treasure vault and Scripture Pavilion, Zhou Sui also set a fire, burning these places. The fire would destroy all his traces and burn all the clues. As for other places in the Lu family, he didn''t plan to go there. If one is content, there is enough. The treasures from just these two places were enough for him to live a rich life. If he continued to loot other places, he would definitely encounter cultivators who were rushing here. Even Ghost Demon Sect cultivators. Then he would have to face them. Sure enough, just as Zhou Sui''s clone left the Lu family and returned to the underground shelter through the underground tunnel. Many Loose Cultivators, Immortal Mist Sect cultivators, and even cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect, hurried over. After all, they all knew that the Lu family was about to be destroyed, and they also wanted to take advantage of the situation. Unfortunately for them, when they arrived, they found the entire Lu family''s mansion was a sea of fire, and many houses were engulfed in the flames. Many of the Lu family''s cultivators were scattering everywhere, not daring to stay in one place. Chapter 102 - 102: Rare Goods Worth Holding, I am Lyu Buwei of the Cultivation World_1 "Damn it, who the hell plundered the Lu family treasury? They didn''t even leave the scraps." At that moment, a cultivator entered the Lu Residence and immediately began to swear, utterly disgusted. He had originally thought that since Misty Cloud City was breached, he could enter the Lu Residence and commit grand theft. However, who could have expected that when he arrived at the Lu Residence, the place was completely deserted? Even within the treasury, there was nothing left. This was even worse than a rat entering a granary. "Not only did they not leave any treasures, they even burned down the entire Lu Residence. Whoever pulled this nasty trick didn''t even leave us any soup." Another cultivator grinded his teeth furiously in rage. They were among the first to reach the Lu Residence, yet they still couldn''t outdo that mysterious cultivator who beat them there and ransacked all the treasures in the Lu Residence. This resulted in them returning empty-handed. "I happen to think that it might not have been an outsider who did this. Perhaps the Lu family staged this themselves." However, someone didn''t think this was the case. Their eyes gleamed, "Misty Cloud City had just been breached, everyone else was busy escaping for their lives, no one would have thought to attack the Lu Residence. At that time, the Lu Residence was fully armed, and there were many cultivators in the late Qi Cultivation stage. Unless a Foundation-building Cultivator took actions personally, it would be impossible to eliminate so many elders of the Lu family in such a short time. The issue is there aren''t many Foundation-building Cultivators, they couldn''t have reached the Lu Residence. Ordinary cultivators were no match for the Lu family, so I think it''s highly likely that the Lu family staged this themselves. Their aim is to make us believe that the Lu family suffered a catastrophe and their treasures have long been snatched away by other Loose Cultivators. But in reality, they would have secretly taken away their treasures long before." As soon as these words came out, the other cultivators were suddenly enlightened and understood immediately. None of them were fools, they immediately grasped the key point. "So it is, I was wondering, how can anyone be faster than us?" "It must be the Lu family who did this, faking a scene of being robbed, actually, they had already ordered the Lu family''s descendants to flee with the treasures." "This is a trick played by the Lu family, truly cunning for a centuries-old family." "Immediately find the remaining Lu family members, the Lu family''s treasures must be with them, we can''t let them escape." "Son of a bitch, we almost fell for it, the Lu family people are really vicious and crafty." The cultivators all discussed fervently among themselves, cursing loudly. They also felt that this guess made too much sense, even if there were outsiders, it was highly unlikely they could defeat the Lu family elders, and their speed couldn''t have been that fast. So apart from the Lu family staging all this, there were virtually no other possibilities. Suddenly, numerous cultivators began to scatter, searching for the Lu family cultivators, hoping to find the treasures left by the Lu family. ...... At that moment, Zhou Sui, who was safe in the underground shelter, was happily aware of everything happening in Misty Cloud City. The entire city was in utter chaos. Cultivators from the Immortal Mist Sect, the Ghost Demon Sect, various big families and Loose Cultivators were all fighting amongst each other. Vicious fights were breaking out everywhere. Of course, this had nothing to do with Zhou Sui. He could watch the fire from the other side without getting burned. All he had to do was quietly wait until the upheaval ended. His foresight had led him to build the underground shelter in advance. If he had not been able to build the underground shelter, perhaps he would have joined the fleeing crowd, fearing that the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators would find him. "Huh?!" S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just then, Zhou Sui''s mind was stirred. One of his clones sensed a beautiful silhouette silently flying out from the Lu Residence, appearing in a nearby dark alleyway. It seemed like the silhouette was trying to seize the opportunity to leave. This figure was suffused with a powerful aura, clearly surpassing the Qi Cultivation Stage and almost reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm. However, the aura fluctuated, appearing as though it would disappear at any moment. "What''s going on? Does Misty Cloud City have a second Foundation-building Cultivator?" "Oh, right. There seems to be a Foundation-building cultivator in Misty Cloud City, but he is from Immortal Mist Sect." "Could it be Leng Yuexi, the Young Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect? But the woman seems to be in terrible condition." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He immediately recalled the numerous pieces of information he had obtained. There were only two Foundation-building cultivator in Misty Cloud City. One was Lu Hongran, the patriarch of the Lu family. The other was Leng Yuexi, the Young Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect. But Lu Hongran had just risked his life fighting against the Foundation-building demon cultivators, and the battle had not yet ended, the result was unknown. As for Leng Yuexi, she should be a Foundation-building cultivator. However, she hadn''t fought alongside Lu Hongran, which meant she must have had a health problem. Otherwise, if Leng Yuexi had joined the battle, these Foundation-building demon cultivators might not have been able to hold out. "Rumor has it that this woman was secretly attacked by a cultivator from the Ghost Demon Sect and got poisoned severely. Her life is at stake." "Could that rumor be true?" Zhou Sui''s eyes gleamed. He obtained this information from the memories of many cultivators of the Lu family. He also knew some information about Leng Yuexi. This woman was indeed a genius. She was only eighty years old, but she had already reached the peak of Foundation Establishment. First Grade Spiritual Root Aptitude. She was just one step away from advancing to Golden Core. If she hadn''t been attacked by the Ghost Demon Sect, she might have become a Golden Core Master by now. "This seems to be an opportunity." "If I could plant the Obsession Gu in this woman, wouldn''t I practically have a Foundation-building companion?" "Then won''t things like Foundation Pill and Second Stage Demonic Beast''s inner core be readily available?" "Besides, she''s only poisoned, not on the verge of death." "If I could cure the poison in her body, then I would gain a complete Foundation-building battle force." Thinking of this, Zhou Sui was immediately intrigued. He thought this might actually be his real chance. What bullshit Lu family''s fortune, that was nowhere near as valuable as this woman. She was the Young Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect, a fairy from a reputable sect who might become the next Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect. If he could marry her, it would be equivalent to receiving the entire Immortal Mist Sect as a dowry. After those two Golden Core cultivators of Immortal Mist Sect passed away, Immortal Mist Sect would be his. Although he was furious about what Immortal Mist Sect had done, and he even wanted to destroy it, who wouldn''t want to take control of Immortal Mist Sect if given the chance. Just like in his past life, everyone criticized companies like Tencent and Alibaba, calling them vampires. But if they could take control of these companies, owning the majority of shares, that would be a completely different story. Those criticisms were merely because they couldn''t get a piece of the action. "What a treasure, what a treasure." Zhou Sui felt that he was like the Lu Buwei of the cultivation world. In the past, Lu Buwei had become the prime minister of the Qin State from a mere businessman by sponsoring Qin Shi Huang. He had a great promotion in status. And now, by relying on Leng Yuexi, the Young Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect, he could become the Grand Elder of Immortal Mist Sect. If this wasn''t a legend, then what was? Who said that a person with a lower-grade spiritual root couldn''t join a Golden Core Sect? Just marry a beautiful sect master, right?! Chapter 103 - 103: The Fairy Leng Yuexi and the Straightforward Zhou Sui_1 To be honest, this was indeed an unprecedented opportunity. After all, normally, Zhou Sui wasn''t eligible to meet Foundation-building Cultivators, let alone women of their caliber like Leng Yuexi. Different statuses, different strengths, naturally meant they never crossed paths. If he missed this chance, he wouldn''t know when he''d get another. Moreover, he had no qualms about rising to power through a woman. Some relied on their parents for power, some on talent, some on luck. Weren''t they all using external forces?! Why couldn''t he ascend through a spiritual partner then? Whoosh! With that thought, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate and immediately commanded his clone. The next second, his clone instantly appeared in the alley, in front of Leng Yuexi. Instantly, his spirits lifted. Even in the darkness, the stunning beauty of the woman in front of him was impossible to hide. Her skin was so delicate it could break from a blow, her exquisite, oval face radiant and alluring, eliciting tenderness from anyone who saw her. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even in the mundane world, her extraordinary demeanor shone through. Her body was also incredibly attractive, perfectly sculpted with not a single flaw to be found. No wonder she was hailed as the sect''s fairy, a name that was indeed well-deserved. "Interesting, it seems I, Leng Yuexi, am truly fallen. Even a mere Qi Practitioner dares to assassinate me now?" Leng Yuexi looked at Zhou Sui coldly with her radiant eyes as a terrifying aura spread from her. It seemed like she would attack the unknown man in front of her in an instant. Although she was indeed poisoned and had spent more than two years unable to purge the toxin, a Foundation-building Cultivator is always a Foundation-building Cultivator, no matter how weak they become. They are no match for a Qi Practitioner. Just like a weak tiger is still not to be provoked by a rabbit. "Don''t worry, Senior Leng, I''m not your enemy but want to help you." Zhou Sui showed no fear, remaining calm as he looked at her. He seemed unfazed by the murderous intent around him which suggested his imminent death, and his sense of ease was evident. "Help me? What could a mere Qi Practitioner possibly do to help me?" Hearing this, Leng Yuexi wanted to laugh. She was currently in a self-preservation mode and didn''t know if she could survive her current predicament. But this insignificant Qi Practitioner had the audacity to utter such ludicrous claims. If it were anyone else, she would have killed the minor cultivator with a palm strike. Yet, curiously, looking at Zhou Sui''s calm face, she felt a hint of security. It seemed like her instinct was telling her that this man could be trusted. Most importantly, this male cultivator seemed rather charming, at least not like the other smelly men. That was one of the powers of the Obsession Gu. Even if it couldn''t increase Zhou Sui''s strength, it could enhance his charisma, especially with women. This charisma practically transcended cultivation stages. Of course, the lower the cultivation stage of the female cultivator was, the greater the influence would be. Leng Yuexi, unknowingly, was influenced to some extent. Although she wasn''t in love with him, there was at least a hint of fondness, and she was willing to listen to Zhou Sui. If it were another male cultivator, she would have killed him long ago, not interested in his nonsense. "If I''m not mistaken, Senior Leng, you have been poisoned, and have lost nine-tenths of your power." "Outside, the city is surrounded by cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect, with Foundation-building Cultivators lurking. "Escaping from Misty Cloud City now will certainly result in your death, Senior Leng." "However, I have a hideout that can save you." "Of course, you don''t need to worry about me plotting against you. If I really wanted to harm you, I would''ve simply given your information to the Ghost Demon Sect. Why would I need to go the extra mile?" Zhou Sui smiled slightly. "Interesting. What do you want? What do you want to gain from me?" Leng Yuexi looked deeply at him. She believed three parts of Zhou Sui''s words. Because it was indeed so. If he harbored malicious intent, he would have leaked her whereabouts long ago, instead of risking his life to intercept her. What he wanted was, of course, her, all of her. With her, what couldn''t he get? Zhou Sui blinked. Of course, he wouldn''t be foolish enough to say that out loud. He honestly said, "Truth be told, I''m a Loose Cultivator, nearly at the Qi Cultivation nineth Layer. I aim to become a Foundation-building Cultivator in the future, and thus need a Foundation Pill. The problem is, as a Loose Cultivator, it''s hard to come by a Foundation Pill. "But if I save you, Senior Leng, I might be able to get a Foundation Pill to help promote me to the Foundation Establishment realm. That''s my purpose." "But if you turn me in, wouldn''t you also get a Foundation Pill from the Ghost Demon Sect?" Leng Yuexi was non-committal. But internally, she believed about half his claim. She was not afraid of his demands, but of him having none. If it was a Foundation Pill, given her status and position, it wouldn''t be a difficult matter. "How can you trust the words of demon cultivators? I trust you, Senior Leng, from a reputable, upright sect, much more." "If it were a cultivator from the Ghost Demon Sect, I''m afraid I''d be killed by the demon cultivator before even getting the Foundation Pill." Zhou Sui spoke seriously. "Indeed, you''re quite perceptive. Those demon cultivators are all despicable and dishonorable, cunning and merciless, bereft of credibility. If you really trusted their promises, then death wouldn''t be far." Leng Yuexi was thoroughly satisfied with Zhou Sui''s answer. Seems like the reputation of a decent, orthodox sect still held some sway, at least they could help from Loose Cultivators at critical junctures. "So, Senior Leng, have you agreed to my terms?" Zhou Sui had an elated look on his face. "Yes, I agree. If you save me, naturally I will give you the Foundation Pill." "But now, Misty Cloud City is surrounded by demon cultivators. How do you plan to save me?" "If I were to die here, I wouldn''t be able to fulfill the promise to you." Leng Yuexi was very curious about how the man in front of her planned to save her. The current situation was a ten-sided ambush by the Ghost Demon Sect, there seemed to be no hope of escape. "Senior Leng, just follow me." Zhou Sui didn''t explain anything. He led Leng Yuexi to a deserted courtyard nearby, where there was a huge hole that led to an underground shelter. "A hole? Do you mean you''ve dug a tunnel underground?" Leng Yuexi instantly understood Zhou Sui''s method of escape. "Correct, I spent a lot of time digging a large maze under Misty Cloud City." Zhou Sui nodded, "As long as we escape through the underground tunnel, even the Foundation-building Cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect won''t know where we are hiding. If we stay hidden underground for a while, the demon cultivators won''t be able to find you, and the Ghost Demon Sect will naturally retreat. At that point, we can leave." "Not bad at all." Upon hearing this, Leng Yuexi''s eyes lit up instantly, she felt very excited. Indeed, if there truly was a large passage underground, they could evade the pursuit of the Ghost Demon Sect and survive. She felt a surge of joy in her heart; it seemed she didn''t have to die after all. Chapter 104 - 104: Again Applying Gu, Highly Poisonous Blue Demon_1 Whoosh! At this moment, Zhou Sui made a slight movement, the offspring-worm of the Obsession Gu silently vanished into Leng Yuexi''s body. Leng Yuexi didn''t have the slightest perception of it. Once he had done this, he felt substantially at ease. After all, it was a risky move to let an unknown female cultivator, who had just reached Foundation Establishment, enter his base without having a backup plan. That would be nothing but inviting trouble. What if she suddenly changed her mind? Wouldn''t he be in hot water then?! The human heart was unpredictable. Nor did he see anything wrong with his using the Gu. Some people pursue women with wealth, others with wisdom or appearance. He was merely using the Gu. Essentially, there wasn''t much difference. Ancient people had a saying, judge by deeds, not by hearts, for there were no good people if hearts were judged. Even matters between a man and a woman weren''t as straightforward as one might think. You admired a woman for her beauty, and she might admire you for your wealth and power. The principle was the same. Could it be that only a poor man and an ugly woman could have true love? A rich man and a beautiful woman couldn''t?! So no matter what the means were, or how the process played out, as long as the result was good, that was all that mattered. As long as he treated his Dao partner well in the future, that would suffice. Right now she was helping him, later on, he would help her. Isn''t that what Dao partners were about? Mutual support and help?! Therefore, he felt no shame. Everything he was doing was for the purpose of achieving longevity and mere survival in this cruel world. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui felt comfortably fulfilled and his mind was at ease. He felt all of his actions had been justified. Without him, this beautiful woman would have long since vanished from existence. There''s no way she could have survived. "In that case, let''s get going now." At this time, Leng Yuexi had no idea what the man in front of her was thinking. She found herself becoming more and more attracted to him. He had been charming from the start, and now, he seemed even more captivating. Her admiration for this man was growing. After all, there is a vast difference between giving someone help in their hour of need, and adding the final touch to something already beautiful. This man had saved her in her moment of crisis. Even if his motive was the Foundation Pill, he had, in fact, saved her life. "Okay!" After saying those words, under Zhou Sui''s guidance, the two set off swiftly towards the underground refuge through the tunnel, which was then quickly concealed by the Gold Eating Bug. In this way, no one knew that there had, at one point, been a tunnel here. Nor would anyone be able to find his hiding place through that tunnel. ... It didn''t take long for Leng Yuexi to reach the underground shelter hundreds of meters deep under the lead of Zhou Sui''s clone. At first glance, she saw Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But she noticed there were two Zhou Suis and was horrified. Could they be twin brothers?! "The person you were talking to earlier was one of my clones, Senior Leng." Zhou Sui waved his hand and with a rumble, the clone vanished instantly. "A clone? No wonder you dared to talk to me alone." Leng Yuexi stole a deep glance at Zhou Sui, her heart shaking. This kind of avatar skill was beyond her imagination. She, being a cultivator who had reached Foundation Establishment, couldn''t spot any flaws. She had thought it was his real body at first, she didn''t realize it was just a clone. Even the Immortal Mist Sect didn''t have such a powerful avatar skill. There was no doubt this was a top-grade clone skill, it could be incredibly useful at critical moments. If the talks had turned sour, she might not have received his help. After all, it was just a clone she was dealing with earlier. Even if she became aggressive, she wouldn''t be able to harm him. She felt a relief deep inside, glad that she wasn''t the kind of person who crossed a river and burnt the bridge, or was ungrateful. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have received his help. "Who might these people be?" Leng Yuexi looked at Ji Bingyu and the other two women, asking curiously. "They are all my Dao partners." Zhou Sui introduced them freely, without any attempt to hide the fact. "Nice to meet you, Senior Leng." Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan greeted her, curiously observing this Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. They had heard from Zhou Sui earlier that he intended to save a Young Sect Master from the Immortal Mist Sect. They hadn''t thought it would be the legendary Leng Yuexi, the famous top-tier foundation establishment cultivator. Although they felt uneasy about this decision, they trusted Zhou Sui''s judgement without a doubt. Because their Zhou Sui was such a cautious person, how could he possibly save someone without absolute certainty he could do it?! No, it wasn''t just about saving a life, maybe he wanted to be the hero and save the beauty. Could it be that Zhou Sui was attracted to the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect and wanted to take her as a concubine?! But that would be too outrageous. Thinking about taking a female cultivator who had reached foundation establishment as a concubine, it just sounded incredibly exaggerated in any way you looked at it. If he succeeded, it would surely rock the Cultivation World a hundred thousand miles around, wouldn''t it? But if it were Zhou Sui, given his charm, maybe he really could do it. The three women had varying thoughts, each had her own ideas, but no one voiced them. "Good to meet you." Leng Yuexi looked at Ji Bingyu and the other women, her face showing a peculiar expression. She thought Zhou Sui was young and alone. But surprisingly, he already had three Dao partners. They were young, beautiful, and well-built. Damn, no men were good at all. All they knew was to screw around with women. Thank goodness she was only involved in a transaction with him. Once she managed to survive and gave him the Foundation Pill, their transaction would be completed. They could cut off all connections and never have anything to do with each other again. But for some reason, she felt bitter. An uncomfortable feeling swelled in her heart. It was an emotion she had not experienced for many years. However, as a cultivator who had reached Foundation Establishment, she concealed her feelings well, not revealing anything. "Senior Leng, could you tell me what kind of poison you''ve been afflicted with? Maybe I can help solve it." Zhou Sui asked curiously. He wasn''t being polite. He was stating the fact. After all, the Gu divine bowl could produce countless Gu insects, and some of them had detoxification abilities. If he could prepare the corresponding materials, he should be able to detoxify her. "I''ve been poisoned with the Deadly Blue Demon." Leng Yuexi said gravely. She didn''t want to answer this question, as it was her secret. Revealing her weakness to strangers was tantamount to seeking her own death. But for some unknown reason, even though it was her first encounter with this man, she felt positively towards him, and couldn''t bear to hide anything from him. So she blurted out the poison she had been afflicted with. Chapter 105 - 105: The Ghost Demon Sect Suffers Heavy Losses and is Hunted Down Across the City_1 "Is it the Deadly Blue Demon poison?!" At hearing this, Zhou Sui''s pupils constricted. As a top-grade Pill Master, he was well-versed in all sorts of spiritual and poisonous medicines, and knew clearly what this poison entailed. The so-called Deadly Blue Demon was brewed by cultivating an obscure poisonous plant in the miasmic valleys with the fresh blood of the Seven-step snake. Once the plant bore its quiet blue flowers, they were fed to the same lethal snake. This double-pronged poison aggravated the snake''s venom, making its scales take on a blue hue. Severing the snake''s tail and discarding the first two drops of blood, the subsequent three droplets were used to embed silver needles. These needles gleamed a muted blue, carrying the eerie aura of the Seven-step snake, thus, earning the name Blue Demon. The violent nature of the Blue Demon poison couldn''t be described as "gentle". Upon poisoning, the victim would be shrouded in a faint blue light. Once the color ascended to the head, the poison would affect the brain, causing a sudden hemorrhage and immediate death. So if Leng Yuexi was alive, it was solely because her body had been fortified by a multitude of medicinal herbs and because her foundation-building cultivation was forcefully suppressing the toxicity. If not, she would have fallen a victim of toxicity a long time ago. She wouldn''t have survived till this day. Even with all the support, she wouldn''t last much longer. "How did you get poisoned?" Zhou Sui asked. "It''s just the despicable tactics of the Ghost Demon Sect." Leng Yuexi clenched her fist. She recounted how she had won an auction of a Core Formation material at the Xuanbao Tower auction in Misty Cloud City. She had intended to return to the Immortal Mist Sect and prepare for Core Formation. Who could have anticipated that it was a trap? The so-called Core Formation spiritual material was deliberately put up for auction at Xuanbao Tower by the Ghost Demon Sect to lure her out of her mountain fortress. They then ambushed her in Misty Cloud City. Initially, her impatience to form a core had made her oblivious to the plot and inadvertently, she fell into the Ghost Demon Sect''s trap. She was ambushed by five to six foundation-building Demon Cultivators. Their battle had wreaked havoc, shattering the peace outside the city. Fortunately, she had some treasures and talismans that helped her escape death. Even so, she had still been poisoned by the Ghost Demon Sect''s Deadly Blue Demon. To detoxify the poison, she decided to stay in Misty Cloud City. Regrettably, even after more than two years, she had been unable to purge the toxin from her body. Conversely, as time dragged on, the toxicity grew stronger. If she didn''t find a solution soon, she would surely succumb to the poison. Even if she managed to return to the Immortal Mist Sect, due to the depth of the poison in her system, they might still not be able to find an antidote. If they did find an antidote, the time she had spent poisoned may have damaged her foundation, destroying any hope of Core Formation. Perhaps it was for this reason that the two Golden Core elders of the Immortal Mist Sect were unwilling to take the risk to save her. After all, a valueless foundation-building cultivator was not worth the Immortal Mist Sect''s risk. Even if Leng Yuexi had once been the sect''s Saintess. Once fallen, she was no longer favored. "That''s the situation. Even if you manage to rescue me, with my current cultivation, I might not be able to retrieve the Foundation Pill for you." Leng Yuexi looked at Zhou Sui very seriously. She had initially intended to hide her situation. After all, if it came to light, she, being valueless, might get abandoned. But, for some reason, she didn''t want to lie to this man. "I see. Well, this makes it easier. We just need to resolve the Deadly Blue Demon in your system, right?" Zhou Sui stroked his chin and indicated that he understood the situation. If that was the case, he would concoct Gu insects that can detoxify the poison, which should resolve Leng Yuexi''s problem. Then, he might gain a foundation-building cultivator for his own use. Regardless, it seemed like a profitable transaction. "Did you not hear what I said? What I''ve been poisoned with is the Deadly Blue Demon. Even the alchemists of the Immortal Mist Sect are unable to resolve this severe toxicity. Even if I''m taken back to the Immortal Mist Sect, I''m beyond saving." "If you exert yourself, it will only be an exercise in futility," Leng Yuexi couldn''t help but say. "No matter, the person I, Zhou Sui, wish to save cannot be snatched away even by the god of death," "Leave the poison in your body to me to handle." Zhou Sui looked earnestly at Leng Yuexi. "Hmph, do as you like," Upon hearing this, warmth instantly rushed through Leng Yuexi, even though he was a scoundrel with three dao companions, he knew her situation and still couldn''t bear to abandon her. He must be a good person. But she still maintained her toughness. ¡­ At this moment, within Misty Cloud City, the foundation-building battle had finally concluded. The desperate struggle by Lu Hongran, the patriarch of the Lu family, had caused a massive blow to the Ghost Demon Sect. Merely the leftover shockwaves of the battle decimated dozens of disciples who were at the Qi Cultivation Stage. Even just before he died, he managed to kill two demon cultivators in the early stage of foundation-building and heavily injured four. The resulting destruction had caused heavy casualties within the Ghost Demon Sect, driving the remaining foundation-building cultivators into a wrathful frenzy. "Damn Lu old ghost, you think your death will be the end of this matter?" "Don''t be foolish, relay my orders, capture every member of the Lu family. I want to annihilate nine generations of the Lu family." A foundation-building elder from the Ghost Demon Sect roared in fury, he was absolutely livid. Originally, they could have occupied Misty Cloud City without any losses, earning a resounding victory. But who could have thought that Lu Hongran would disregard his own life, not caring if he died just so he could drag others down with him. The result was that out of the six foundation-building cultivators, two died and four were heavily injured. A massive victory had instantly turned into a pyrrhic one. Although Lu Hongran was already dead, the members of the Lu family were still alive. So, they were the first targets for their revenge. The many cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect immediately mobilized, starting to search for the remaining members of the Lu family. Each one committed to skinning them alive and breaking their bones, wishing to make them wish they were dead. "Right, that woman, what about Leng Yuexi, the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect, has she been found?" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, a foundation-building elder immediately inquired. After all, they paid a heavy price to breach Misty Cloud City, their primary objective was to capture Leng Yuexi alive. If Leng Yuexi managed to escape, then their entire plan would have been completed in vain. "Reporting to the elder, there are too many people in Misty Cloud City, Leng Yuexi intentionally hid herself, she hasn''t shown herself at all, we can''t find her whereabouts at the moment." A disciple of the Ghost Demon Sect immediately responded, apprehensive and breaking out into a cold sweat, fearful that the elder would think they were incompetent and that they would be punished as a result. "Hiding? Misty Cloud City is only this big, where else could she hide? She must be hiding somewhere in Misty Cloud City." "You don''t need to worry about that woman, even though she is at the Foundation Establishment Stage, but she was poisoned with our Ghost Demon sect''s deadly Blue Demon poison, she''s as good as dead. Her strength is reduced to a tenth of what it was, she would struggle even against a Late Stage Qi cultivator." "Immediately conduct a carpet search, I want to see that woman before night falls." The foundation-building elder issued his commands. "Yes, elder." Hearing this, the many disciples of the Ghost Demon Sect sprang into action, completely surrounding Misty Cloud City, carrying out a carpet search to find Leng Yuexi''s whereabouts. Unfortunately, they were unaware that Leng Yuexi had already hidden hundreds of meters underground. No matter how they searched, they could not find any trace of her. Chapter 116 - 116: With a Foundation Establishment backing, everyone is a good person_1 Far away, the members of the Shen family were heading towards their resting place. "Ancestor, what do you think of that youngster we just encountered? Does he share the same objective as us, the Shen family? Does he pose a threat to us?" Shen Wan respectfully asked his family''s Foundation Establishment Elder. "That youngster is quite unusual. He appears to be only 21 or 22 years old, yet he is already a Qi Cultivation eighth-layer cultivator, at least possessing the aptitude of an Upper Grade Spirit Root." "Of course, this youngster is not a big deal. The one in the depths of the valley, Elder Zhou from the Zhou family, is far superior. The other party is likely a full-fledged Foundation Establishment Cultivator." What?! With this remark, the expressions of the Shen family cultivators drastically changed. They knew what a full-fledged Foundation Establishment means. Even their own ancestor was only in the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment, far from reaching the later stage. Unless they encounter special circumstances, usually their limit in this life would be the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. However, that mysterious cultivator from the Zhou family has already achieved a full-fledged Foundation Establishment. Doesn''t this mean that he is on the verge of entering the Golden Core realm?! "Ancestor, if there''s such a powerful Foundation Establishment cultivator entering the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, could it be that he''s also like us, searching for a Golden Core Cave Mansion?" Shen Wan was taken aback. The reason they arrived deep in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range was not only for the monstrous resources and spiritual medicines of this mountain range, but also because they had found an ancient cave mansion of a Golden Core cultivator. However, breaking the prohibition array of this cave mansion was extremely difficult. They had teamed up with the Xiao family and the Mu family to unlock it after more than ten years, and they were now nearing the end. He didn''t want any accidents to happen at this juncture. "Foolish! What are the chances of such a coincidence occurring? We, the three major clans, have kept this matter strictly confidential; there''s no way outsiders would know." "While full-fledged Foundation Establishment cultivators are rare, they are not non-existent." "The probability is that he came to Cloud Mist Mountain Range to hunt second-stage monstrous beasts and refine Foundation Pills." "Anyway, we should maintain a normal attitude and not reveal any flaws." "Pretend that we are also a cultivator''s family that came to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range to hunt monsters." "If there are any resources, we can trade with him." Elder Shen Sheng of the Shen family said in a deep voice. "Yes, ancestor." Hearing this, everyone nodded their heads. ...¡­ After the cultivators of the Shen family left, cultivators from nearby families like Xiao and Mu, etc. came to visit Zhou Sui and the others. They also seemed to be cultivator families that had been in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range for a long time and were familiar with it. Zhou Sui also acted as a host and from them, he received a lot of intelligence about the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. For example, the distribution of monsters, the location of spiritual medicines, and particularly dangerous areas, etc. In short, he benefited a lot from these interactions. "My lord, the cultivators from these Foundation Establishment families are really friendly." Mu Ziyi exclaimed. Obviously, when these cultivators came to visit, they also brought a lot of gifts with them. Everyone was amicable and pleasant. It was completely different from the ferocious Sect cultivators and family cultivators in Misty Cloud City. They had two completely different faces. In her time as a Loose Cultivator, this was the first time she had encountered such friendly cultivators. The cultivators she met before were either robbers or rent-seekers. "Friendly my ass, it''s all because of Elder Leng''s reputation. When you become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, you''ll find that there are good people all around you." Zhou Sui said irritably. He was fully aware of why there had been such a drastic change in the attitude of the cultivator families. It was all for the face of Leng Yuexi, the full-fledged Foundation Establishment cultivator. If it weren''t for Leng Yuexi''s backing, they would probably show a completely different face. They might even rise violently, murder and rob, rather than speak in such a calm manner. That being said, this feeling was quite pleasurable. Having a Foundation Establishment cultivator supporting him from behind made everyone bow down to him, showing him utmost respect. This sense of security was simply indescribable. In one word: refreshing. "Indeed, if one doesn''t behave properly in front of a full-fledged Foundation Establishment cultivator, one is simply courting death. It''s all thanks to Elder Leng''s reputation." Ji Bingyu also agreed. She had seen through the fickleness of human nature. Having a Foundation Establishment cultivator standing behind one would have a completely different result. Everyone would be extremely respectful towards you, or at least they would give you some face. The importance of a Foundation Establishment cultivator is simply too great. Even in a Sect, they are considered an absolute backbone of strength. They were already qualified to become Sect Elders. Even if a Loose Cultivator achieved Foundation Establishment, they would be warmly invited by the Sect to become a VIP. Thinking of this, she was even more eager to advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Once she becomes a Foundation Establishment cultivator, there will be a world of difference in her strength, status, and lifespan. "We still need to be careful. These cultivators appear to be friendly, but we don''t know if they have some hidden agenda." Xia Jingyan felt that they still needed to be vigilant and not be fooled by these family cultivators. "Regardless of them, we are here to cultivate in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range." Zhou Sui had made up his mind to stay in the valley and cultivate peacefully. As for the plans of these cultivator families, they didn''t have much to do with him. Of course, he also had to be alert for the various powerful monsters deep within the mountain range. If he accidentally provoked a third-stage monster, he would likely be done for. Fortunately, this place was far from the nests of the third-stage monsters. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Otherwise, he would have to consider moving. "Alright, my lord." Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan all nodded, having learned to be cautious after spending so much time with Zhou Sui. Unsolicited help is either a trap or a theft. As long as they ignore the hooks that others throw at them, they naturally remain invincible. "Let''s first explore the surroundings." With this thought, Zhou Sui gave a notion, released the six clones he carried, and hundreds of Gold Eating Bugs, and let them roam in all directions. Although he had received a lot of information from the cultivator families, who knows whether it is true or false. No matter what, he needed to go and see for himself to confirm the authenticity of the information. Of course, there was no need for him to go personally, the clones were enough for gathering information. Late at night. After having eaten and drunk his fill, Zhou Sui once again dual cultivated, tirelessly working.[ His wives and concubines were satisfied, their faces flush with contentment. ...¡­ "This bastard is at it again." Leng Yuexi, who was nearby cultivating in seclusion, blushed at the sound, and was embarrassed. But there was no way around it; after all, this man was her benefactor and had saved her life. Also, this is a normal behavior between Dao companions; she has nothing to criticize. With this thought, she was forced to add another layer of soundproof barrier, out of sight, out of mind. However, her inner restlessness took a long time to calm down. Chapter 107 - 107: The Seven Apertures Spirit Secret, The Unfathomable Soul Secret Art_1 "That''s right, the Lu family also has a more important secret manual in their line of heritage, the ''Seven Apertures Spirit Secret''." Zhou Sui''s eyes showed a flash of intensity. Without a doubt, aside from the second-stage Alchemy Heritage, the most important heritage of the Lu family is the ''Seven Apertures Spirit Secret''. This was the crucial reason why Lu Hongran, the ancestor of the Lu family, rose to prominence and advanced to become a Foundation Establishment cultivator even though he was a loose cultivator with only a fifth-grade spiritual root and without a sect. It was said that Lu Hongran used to be just an ordinary scholar in a mortal dynasty. By chance, he slipped off a cliff and accidentally entered a cave abode. There, he happened to encounter a fallen high-person and obtained his heritage. The most important of these was this ''Seven Apertures Spirit Secret''. This was a Soul Secret Art for cultivating the power of the spirit, incredibly profound and deep. Legend has it that there exists such a unique physical constitution in the world, known as the Seven Apertures Spirit Heart. Once one possesses the Seven Apertures Spirit Heart, one can communicate with all things in the world. With this ability, one can see through all illusion techniques. One would even have photographic memory and exceptional understanding. This secret manual was created by a powerful cultivator who simulated this special constitution and thus created the Soul Secret Art. The so-called Seven Apertures Spirit Heart does not refer to the eyes of the heart. Keep in mind, normal people don''t have eyes in their hearts. If they do, death is not far away. The so-called eyes, refer to Heart Eyes. That is to say, imbuing seven Heart Eyes within the body, each Heart Eye contains incredible abilities. If all seven Heart Eyes are gathered, then one would be able to perceive everything. Back in the day, Lu Hongran leveraged this secret manual, consolidated a Heart Eye and as a result, he gained the ability to distinguish the properties of all materials and see the truth of treasures. Using this ability, he would travel between various loose cultivator markets, constantly buying low and selling high, earning a lot of spirit stones. Within a short amount of time, he amassed enormous wealth, even enough to purchase a Foundation Pill. As you can imagine, Lu Hongran naturally became a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Unfortunately, his aptitude was limited to this point, and consolidating just one Heart Eye was already his limit. Consolidating a second Heart Eye was an impossible task. Back in the days, Lu Hongran had once imparted this secret manual to the disciples of the Lu family. But among the Lu family, basically no one could grasp it, let alone consolidate a Heart Eye. "I can''t believe Lu Hongran actually had such opportunities." Zhou Sui was amazed. After just a glance at the introduction above, he knew that this cultivation technique was extraordinary. In the entire cultivation world, there were hardly any secret manuals that could compare to this Soul Secret Art. This might indeed be a unique cultivation technique. It''s rather unexpected that Lu Hongran had such extraordinary encounters. Indeed, every loose cultivator that rises to prominence has uncommon encounters. Otherwise, without resources, talent, guidance from a master, how can one be successful in Foundation Establishment? However, it''s a pity that the cultivation technique is incomplete and only includes the first three layers. Even if practiced to the end, only three Heart Eyes can be consolidated. But for ordinary cultivators, this is certainly enough. Even if only one Heart Eye can be consolidated, it''s still an extra gift of talent for a cultivator. "This is fantastic, wouldn''t mastering this cultivation technique allow me to advance another level?" Zhou Sui was very excited, feeling like his blood was boiling. Although he possesses strong spiritual power and was naturally endowed with a powerful soul, he always lacked a Soul Secret Art. The appearance of the ''Seven Apertures Spirit Secret'' book seemed like sending charcoal in snowy weather. If he can master this secret technique, it would be like adding wings to a tiger. Thinking of this, he took a careful look at the secret art, wondering whether he could understand it with his current level of comprehension. An hour later. "Damn it, what the hell is this cultivation technique, can a human being learn it?" Zhou Sui''s face turned green. He initially thought of giving it a go by himself, without relying on the power of the Book Worm, to see if he could learn it. But after carefully reading the content of the secret manual, he found that this technique was just too overbearing. This technique includes using the power of the spiritual sense to consolidate a Heart Eye deep within oneself. Furthermore, the Heart Eye cannot be fabricated recklessly. In terms of precision, it has to be identical to a real eye. More so, it has to be a three-dimensional model. This is equivalent to using one''s own divine sense to recreate an eye. Consider this, the eye is an extremely precise part of the human body and can be said to be the most precise part. Even the slightest deviation can lead to the destruction of the Heart Eye, rendering all previous efforts futile. Once the Heart Eye is destroyed, it causes a backlash of the spiritual sense, severely damaging the soul. Over time, a cultivator''s soul will collapse and die. Back then, there were not a few people in the Lu family who went mad because they practiced this cultivation technique, which led to the collapse of their souls. In the end, many members of the Lu family were scared and dared not practice. They even shelved this secret technique, barring other Lu family disciples from practicing. Even though sealing this supreme technique away may seem like a waste, there was no other way. Without enough talent, it was impossible to learn it. Even entering the door was an impossible task. "No wonder no one could learn it, there would be ghosts if anyone could." "This is indeed a cultivation method that can be learned only by Golden Core cultivators or even those above the Nascent Soul stage." "How on earth did Lu Hongran manage to learn it?" Zhou Sui sighed deeply. He understood very well why the disciples of the Lu family couldn''t learn this cultivation method. Among the cultivators within several tens of thousands of miles radius, probably not even one could master the ''Seven Apertures Spirit Secret''. After all, learning this cultivation method first requires a very strong soul power and high comprehension. Only then is there a possibility of learning it, otherwise, failure is certain. Just a few failed attempts at shaping the Heart Eye would severely damage the soul. The reason why Lu Hongran was able to learn it was not only due to his talent, but mainly because he received the Sweet Dew Illumination of the deceased mysterious cultivator. Otherwise, he would not have been able to even begin. "Forget it, I''ve got to use cheat codes." Zhou Sui pondered for a moment and decided to give up on his own efforts. Isn''t it great to use the power of the Book Worm?! If he were to rely on himself, he probably wouldn''t even get a chance to start it before he died. Swish~~ The Book Worm jumped on it once again, swallowing the Heritage Jade Record. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, a vast amount of information plunged into the deep recesses of his Sea of Consciousness, providing everything about the ''Seven Apertures Spirit Secret'', reaching the level of photographic memory. He sensed that three patterns had formed, each pattern representing a Heart Eye. The constructed structure of the Heart Eye surfaced. Using this structure, he could perfect such a Heart Eye within himself. If he was successful in perfecting it, it would mean that he had consolidated a Heart Eye. Chapter 118 - 118: Pill Formation, Three Quality Foundation Pills_1 Inside the Alchemy Room in the valley. A huge pill furnace sits in the center. Zhou Sui is sitting in front of the pill furnace, with ingredients for the foundation pill and a second-stage demon core laid out in front of him. He takes a deep breath, calming his restless thoughts. Whoosh~~ In an instant, Zhou Sui moves, executing the Five Elements Alchemy Technique. The Five Elements Alchemy Technique, perfected to the Great Achievement Realm, wields inconceivable power. It masterfully manipulates the power of the five elements to such an exquisite degree that it appears to be in a microscopic realm. The first is the power of the golden element. It turns into sharp little knives, instantly cutting apart each ingredient. The harmful parts are cut away, and the beneficial parts are left behind. Many spiritual medicines are divided into countless pieces, as if they''ve been instantly cut into numerous chunks. Next is the power of fire. Huge flames instantly start to burn under the pill furnace, the temperature rising. Under the power of the fire, each spiritual medicine begins melting. Spiritual medicines that were initially difficult to dissolve, at this moment, are rapidly melted into drops of spiritual liquid. Then comes the power of the earth element. It seems to become a heavy wall of mud surrounding the entire pill furnace, not only isolating the heat but also preventing the evaporation of the spiritual liquid. This point is very crucial. Because when spiritual medicine melts into spiritual liquid, under the heat of the flame, it can vaporize. This also leads to a significant portion of the medicinal strength vanishing. One can easily imagine that this is a major reason why pill production often fails to yield superior-quality pills. This is because a large amount of medicinal liquid evaporates during the pill-making process. Only by harnessing the power of the earth element and forming a mud barrier can we prevent the evaporation of the spiritual liquid. At the same time, this power can also help the pill furnace maintain an appropriate temperature, further saving the energy of the flame. But this is just the beginning. The power of water starts to merge into it, merging into the spiritual liquid, beginning to separate the impurities within the spiritual liquid. Countless spiritual liquids seem to form a whirlpool, generating a tremendous force. Due to the centripetal force, a large amount of impurities in the spiritual medicine are thrown out, hitting hard against the barrier of the pill furnace. The last is the power of the wood element, the power of life, the power of spiritual medicine. It seems to completely merge countless spiritual liquids together, attracting them. It can even mend the damaged medicinal force in the spiritual liquid, making the medicinal force extraordinarily gentle. This is the neutralizing power in the spiritual liquid. "Incredible! Is this the Five Elements Alchemy Technique?!" Zhou Sui''s eyes show a glimmer of brilliance, reflecting his excitement. After cultivating the Five Elements Alchemy Technique to the Great Achievement Realm with the help of the Book Worm, he immediately realizes that his alchemy skills have advanced a level. The perfect collaboration of the five elements makes each alchemy session almost flawless. Regardless of whether it''s the fusion of spiritual medicine, the removal of impurities, or the integration of spiritual liquids, and so on. The powers of the five elements complement each other. This is significantly better than simply refining with spiritual fire. Without a doubt, this is a top-tier alchemy skill with countless magical uses. Of course, for ordinary people to cultivate the Five Elements Alchemy Technique to the Great Achievement Realm, without hundreds of years of alchemy experience and impressive talent, it is impossible to succeed. But he''s different, with the power of the Book Worm, he can stay in a state of enlightenment all the time. As such, his cultivation efficiency is a hundredfold or more than other alchemists''. "No wonder trying to refine the foundation pill with a second-stage demon core fails so quickly; there are just too many impurities." Zhou Sui squints his eyes. When he used the Five Elements Alchemy Technique to refine the second-stage demon core, he immediately understood why the second-stage demon core, as the main ingredient for the foundation pill, can never quite compare to Golden Jade Lingzhi. The second-stage Demon Core is full of impurities, teeming with demonic nature and power. If the Alchemist is unable to expel these impurities from the Demon Core, then Alchemy will inevitably fail. Even if successful, the resulting product will only be an inferior Foundation Pill. Of course, there is a reason why the second-stage Demon Core can serve as a primary ingredient. The most important reason is that it contains all the energy needed by a Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator, such as vitality, soul, and mana, etc. It can assist Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators and simultaneously enhance their power. As long as the impurities of the second-stage Demon Core are stripped away, its essence is not so different from the Golden Jade Lingzhi. Fortunately, he had cultivated the Five Elements Alchemy Technique to the Great Achievement Realm. Therefore, removing the impurities from the second-stage Demon Core was not a difficult task. Boom Boom Boom~~~ In an instant, various spiritual herbs started melting in the Pill Furnace, under Zhou Sui''s immense Divine Sense, all impurities were thoroughly expelled, leaving only the essence, the Spiritual Liquid. Whoosh~~ As time passed, impurities were slowly expelled, only the essential Spiritual Liquid remained in the end. Under the power of Five Elements, these Spiritual Liquids started gathering together. Boom~~ The alchemy process this time took up a whole day and night, Zhou Sui was fully focused, without any lax. Suddenly, a flash of golden light shot out from the Pill Furnace, illuminating the entire Alchemy Room. Simultaneously, an intoxicating fragrance of Pills permeated throughout the Alchemy Room. No, it was not just limited to the Alchemy Room, it even spread throughout the entire valley. Basically, everyone in the valley could perceive this aroma, making them salivate. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It felt like every cell of their bodies was cheering. "Haha, it worked, it finally worked." "I successfully refined the Foundation Pill on the first try, and there are three Foundation Pills." Zhou Sui burst into laughter, filled with joy. He looked at the three round and golden Foundation Pills inside the Pill Furnace, his excitement was through the roof. Frankly, after spending so much time and effort, he had finally successfully refined the Foundation Pill. If the outside world knew about this, they would definitely go crazy. Refining three Pills at once was basically the limit for an Alchemist. Even veteran Alchemists would not dare to claim that they could achieve this. But Zhou Sui managed to do it on his first attempt, a truly rare feat indeed. "Husband, did you succeed? Did you successfully refine the Foundation Pill?" At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan all rushed to the Alchemy Room, having heard the good news. They had been waiting anxiously outside the room for the results of this Alchemy attempt. They didn''t even dare to breath loudly, fearing that it might affect Zhou Sui''s success rate. But now, after hearing Zhou Sui''s words, they couldn''t wait to rush into the Alchemy Room. They all looked at their husband with surprise and joy. "Of course, who do you think your husband is? Naturally, it was a piece of cake." "I have refined the Foundation Pills, and not just that, three top-quality Foundation Pills." Zhou Sui said, brimming with pride. Chapter 109 - 109 Making Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, Which Can Cure Ten Thousand Poisons_1 "Hmm, isn''t this the Thousand Spider Ten Thousand Poison Grass?" While carefully inspecting every spiritual medicine he had received from the Lu family, Zhou Sui had a sudden realization. One of the spiritual medicines was extremely unique and was precisely the special spiritual medicine he had long desired. This Thousand Spider Ten Thousand Poison Grass was a unique poisonous herb deep within the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, brimming with a terrifying toxicity. It''s the main ingredient for the Thousand Spider Ten Thousand Poison Pill. Once successfully refined, this pill could instantly detonate and produce an enormous poison fog. Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator, if accidentally exposed, would be poisoned to death. The ferocity of its toxicity was something that made countless cultivators shudder in fear. Of course, Zhou Sui didn''t covet this poisonous herb in order to refine the Thousand Spider Ten Thousand Poison Pill; on the contrary, he wanted to refine it into an extraordinary Gu insect, known as the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu. This Gu insect is supposedly the king of all poisons, feasting on the world''s poisons. It is essentially immune to all kinds of poison and vanquishes all evils. To possess such a Gu insect is equivalent to commanding countless poisons. Even more so, one could exploit this Gu insect''s abilities to neutralize all kinds of deadly poisons. It was known that Leng Yuexi currently harbored an extraordinary poison known as Blue Demon in her body. Due to the time taken, the severe poison had already lodged into her organs. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If left untreated, it would be incurable with panacea. Yet, if he could manage to refine this Gu insect, it would be effortless to eliminate the Blue Demon poison afflicting Leng Yuexi. It would be nothing but a simple task. By then, he would have a perfectly intact Foundation Establishment cultivator, the benefits of which were self-evident. "Perfect." Imagining this, Zhou Sui became frantic with excitement. Without hesitation, he threw the Thousand Spider Ten Thousand Poison Grass into the Gu Divine Bowl, along with several auxiliary materials. At the same time, he also threw in twenty or thirty thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones to stimulate the power of the Gu Divine Bowl. Boom! Boom! Boom! In an instant, all these materials were refined by the Gu Divine Bowl, transforming into swirling chaotic energy. After a certain period of time, a golden Gu insect with gold wings growing on its back appeared within the Gu Divine Bowl, radiating an unmatched aura. It opened its huge mouth, as if it was swallowing and spewing clouds and mist, with a terrifying poisonous fog engulfing its surroundings. Any mortal being would probably die instantly upon inhaling a hint of it, incapable of resisting such intense toxicity. "Success." Zhou Sui faintly smiled as he sensed a surge of enormous information flowing from the Gu insect into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. "Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, a Heavenly Earth Gu worm proclaimed as the king of all poisons that feeds on any and all uncommon poisons of the world. When it devours a peculiar poison, it acquires the power of that specific poison. It can swallow all the poisons of the world, yet also dissolve all the poisons of the world. It is the dreadful king of all poisons and is capable of releasing intense poison. Simultaneously, it is also a sacred worm that can dissolve all worldly poisons." Suddenly, the golden Gu worm flew towards him and instantly penetrated his skin, drilling into his body, Ultimately, it resided within his kidney area. With this Gu worm, all poisons of the world had little effect on him. Instead, all poisons merely served as food for it, aiding in enhancing the strength of the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu. "Haha, with this Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, I can easily rid Leng Yuexi of the Blue Demon." "But there''s no rush. Acting too quickly may not necessarily be beneficial." "It would be better to wait a few more days and then detoxify her." "After all, as a cultivator of the advanced Foundation Establishment realm, she can hold on for some time without dying from the poison." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. Originally, he planned to help detoxify Leng Yuexi immediately, but after some contemplation, he decided to wait a few days. He knew he couldn''t rush in and resolve the issue immediately, as it would seem too cheap. Just like the locksmiths in his previous life who were called upon to pick locks. Even though they could unlock the lock within a second, they would still dawdle and fumble around for ten or so minutes. The objective behind this was to give the client a feeling of getting their money''s worth. If the lock could be opened in one second, others would feel like they were being cheated and might even refuse to pay. Some novice locksmiths succumbed to this mistake, resulting in many disputes. Such is human nature. With that in mind, Zhou Sui began contemplating the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret, eager to master this esoteric knowledge quickly. ...... A few days later. Inside Misty Cloud City. The entire city was completely controlled by the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect. Many loose cultivators were captured and imprisoned in courtyards, unable to escape. As for the disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect, they were either killed or held captive. The once bustling Loose Cultivator City was now pockmarked and desolate, resembling a ghost town. "What''s going on? Why haven''t we found Leng Yuexi? Where on earth is that woman hiding?" A Foundation Establishment Elder was furious. The main objective of their attack on Misty Cloud City was to capture Leng Yuexi alive. But now, they couldn''t even catch a glimpse of her. It felt like punching the air. If Leng Yuexi managed to escape, all their previous efforts would be in vain. "Apologies, Elder." A disciple from the Ghost Demon Sect trembled: "We have searched thoroughly for that woman, but even after inspecting the entire Misty Cloud City and every cultivator, we did not find any trace of Leng Yuexi. Perhaps, she had already fled amid the chaos and is no longer in the city." "Impossible. How could a woman poisoned by Blue Demon manage to escape?" The Elder did not believe that Leng Yuexi, who was poisoned, could escape. If she could have done so, she would have left a long time ago. Why would she wait so long? "Perhaps that woman has some treasures on her. After all, she is the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect, who knows what trumps she might have," said the disciple of the Ghost Demon Sect, thinking that it wasn''t surprising if she had already fled. After all, she was a well-known genius and a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Who knows what treasures she might possess? Perhaps, she had already escaped when Misty Cloud City was breached. And it wasn''t just Leng Yuexi who slipped away, but some members of the Lu family as well. While the Elder from the Lu family was fighting with the Ghost Demon Sect''s Foundation Establishment Elder, many cultivators escaped into the depths of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. Once they entered the depths of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, it was like a dragon entering the sea; finding them would be virtually impossible. "Damn that old coot Lu. Everything is his fault. If it weren''t for him, how could that woman have escaped?" The Foundation Establishment Elder was nearly choked with rage. Even if he didn''t want to believe it, he had to admit that she had indeed escaped. Otherwise, they wouldn''t still be without a trace of her till now. He blamed everything on the Elder of the Lu family. If it hadn''t been for his interference, they would have captured Leng Yuexi long ago, and even used her to threaten the Immortal Mist Sect. Now, they had nothing. "Elder, what should we do with the loose cultivators? Should we kill them all?" A disciple of the Ghost Demon Sect inquired. "Why kill them? Catch them all and send them to the mines, let them dig for our Ghost Demon Sect. Waste not, want not." "If we kill them all, who will mine for our Ghost Demon Sect?" The Foundation Establishment Elder grumbled. "Yes, Elder." The disciple of the Ghost Demon Sect immediately obeyed the command. Chapter 120 - 120: Not Satisfied with Three Dao Companions?!_1 After resting for three more days, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi, fully rebounded back to their peak state, all reaching the perfect realm of the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation. They bid farewell to Zhou Sui and went into their individual caves to attempt the Foundation Establishment. After all, there was a second stage Spirit Vein here. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This location was extremely beneficial for their Foundation Establishment, it could even enhance the success rate to a certain degree. They didn''t need to go anywhere else for cultivation. However, this was a tough time for Zhou Sui. Having three Taoist companions all simultaneously entering seclusion for a breakthrough, and yet no one to accompany him during lonely and restless nights was a rare occurrence in recent years. But then again, soon he would have three partners who had Established their Foundation. By then, he could cultivate together with Foundation Cultivators, which was an unprecedented privilege in the world of cultivation. After all, which man could find a Foundation partner during their Qi Cultivation Stage? It was simply unheard of. It was as unthinkable as a mouse finding a mother cat as its partner. "Indeed, it''s an occasion to celebrate." With this thought, Zhou Sui personally started cooking, using the meat of the second level monstrous beast, the Great Rock Snake, which he obtained previously. The kitchen was soon filled with an alluring aroma, mouth-watering to say the least. In a short while the table was filled with a feast, five dishes and a soup, accompanied by fruits and vegetables, it was quite a sumptuous spread. For the past three months, his main diet had basically been the meat of second level monstrous beasts. Honestly, this was greatly beneficial for his cultivation. Especially for the Dragon Elephant Gu, these monstrous beast meats were highly nourishing, they could considerably expedite its evolution. This also enabled Zhou Sui to acquire more mystical blood energy. Without a doubt, his physical constitution now, compared to three months ago, was much stronger; his vital essence was full to the brim, and his body''s strength was extremely formidable. If this were to continue, even before his cultivation Foundation was Established, his body seemed to have begun the process. "What is that smell? It''s so delicious!" At this moment, Leng Yuexi came in following the wonderful aroma, she seemed to have noticed the smell of the cookery and curiously looked at the dishes on Zhou Sui''s table. "Senior Leng, you noticed the aroma too. Today I made a soup with snake meat, let''s enjoy it together." Zhou Sui invited her in. "I never expected that you could cook as well. I originally thought that it was your Taoist companions who were doing all the cooking." Leng Yuexi did not decline. During these three months, they frequently had meals together, their relation improved significantly and it had simply become routine. Even for Foundation Cultivators, though their daily appetite had greatly diminished, they still needed to eat. "Cooking is just a skill to me. When I was alone, I used to cook for myself, it''s nothing big." Zhou Sui smiled slightly. Even though in his previous life he had been a social recluse and frequently ordered takeaway, there were times when he cooked for himself. He had watched videos online and learned some simple cooking techniques. Of course, his cooking could not be classified as delicious, but he managed just enough to fill his stomach and that was enough. "So you were on your own once as well? Maybe I am too now." Leng Yuexi seemed to be reminded of something and couldn''t help but jest. "Oh? Doesn''t Senior Leng have a father, the Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect? Don''t you have a family?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "Heh, he didn''t even dare to descend the mountain to save his own daughter who was trapped in Misty Cloud City for over two years, what kind of father is he?" Leng Yuexi scoffed coldly. Clearly she bore a great resentment towards her father, the Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect. Although she could understand his ruthless actions for the sake of the Sect, as a father, he just watched as his own daughter fell into the hands of the Ghost Demon Sect without making any effort to intervene. No matter how understanding she was, she could not emotionally accept this, it left her feeling very distressed. However, such instances weren''t rare in the cultivation world where the pursuit of eternal life often led to the abandonment of wives and daughters. The number of ruthless cultivators was simply too high. "What would you do if your Taoist companions were surrounded by cultivators from the Demon Sect and faced a life or death situation, would you save them or not?" At this moment, Leng Yuexi looked intently at Zhou Sui, she seemed rather serious. "Of course I would save them. Even if it was a life or death situation, I would still save them." "If I didn''t have them anymore and I was the only one left, there would be no meaning left for me either." Zhou Sui, without thought, responded passionately on reflex. In his past life, he had become proficient in all sorts of girlfriend question and answer sessions, he had ample theoretical experience and he wouldn''t make a mistake. "Just as I thought, there are men in this world who are different." "Even though you are a pervert, you still value relationships and righteousness." Leng Yuexi felt a warm fuzziness in her heart and responded with a little sentimentality. She felt her fondness of Zhou Sui increasing rapidly. Truthfully, she did not doubt his words. When Misty Cloud City was besieged by the Ghost Demon Sect, he did not abandon his Taoist companions and instead, managed to build a massive underground shelter. He not only protected himself, but also his Taoist companions. If he were not a man of righteousness and relationships, he could never have accomplished such an arduous task. Now he has refined three Foundation Pills and given them all to his Taoist companions to assist in their breakthrough. Even though this man says he will definitely be able to get Foundation Pills in the future. But who could guarantee the future? What if he''s unable to acquire a second level inner core, or what if he''s unable to successfully refine a Foundation Pill? Anything''s possible. Who could be a hundred percent certain? Without a doubt, if there were no more Foundation Pills, it''s very likely one''s path will be blocked. One who would willingly sacrifice his own path to aid his Taoist companions in their breakthrough, she seriously could not think of a second man who would make such a choice. Even within the Immortal Mist Sect, though the Direct Disciples behaved very amiably, when it came to competing for Foundation Pills, they would turn ruthless, showing no mercy. None of the Direct Disciples would back down. A man''s character is determined not by what he says, or what he thinks, but by what he does. Some people are smooth talkers, they''re hypocritical and disgusting. Yet some are smooth talkers because they''re genuine and bring joy to others. Obviously, this man belonged to the latter. "Senior Leng, even though you said you are alone now, if you don''t mind, in the future I can become your family." At this moment, Zhou Sui was looking very seriously at Leng Yuexi. What?! Hearing these words, Leng Yuexi blushed instantly, as if she was drunk. What on earth does this man think he''s saying? What does he mean by, "in the future I can become your family?" Is this a noun phrase or a verb phrase? Could it be that this man wants to be her Taoist companion?! Yet, this scoundrel already has three wives and doesn''t seem satisfied, could it be he''s taken a fancy to her too? Chapter 111 - 111: Obtaining a Foundation Establishment Combat Power, Escape Plan_1 "How can I get detoxified?" Leng Yuexi asked urgently. For some reason, she had a natural sense of trust in Zhou Sui. Even though she knew that the lethal Blue Demon poison was hard to neutralize, and she might not even be able to do it if she returned to the Immortal Mist Sect, she still had complete trust in the man in front of her. It seemed as though this man would absolutely not deceive her. It was as if they were inherently inseparable, with a relationship akin to that between relatives. "I have a peculiar bug on me that can counter any poison. As long as this bug enters your body, it can devour the lethal poison inside you and restore your body to its original state." Zhou Sui explained. "Then let''s do it. When can we start?" Leng Yuexi said excitedly. "We can do it now." With a slight smile, Zhou Sui gestured grandly. The Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu on him transformed into a beam of light and instantly plunged into Leng Yuexi''s body. The Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu directly infiltrated Leng Yuexi''s heart. It opened its mouth, turning its body into a vortex and generating an unparalleled suction power. Whoosh~~~ Instantaneously, the toxins that were originally lurking in various parts of Leng Yuexi''s body were drawn irresistibly towards her heart. In no time at all, these toxins were all ingested by the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu. The satiated Gu bug belched contentedly. It was evidently very satisfied. Not only did the bug now contain the lethal Blue Demon, it also began to emanate a faint blue light, making it appear incredibly eerie. "Don''t tell me ¨C did the lethal poison truly disappear from my body?!" Leng Yuexi was immediately overjoyed. At that moment, she felt a sense of relief like never before, as if a heavy burden had been completely lifted off her. The lethal poison had initially corroded her meridians and dantian, preventing the circulation of mana within her body. But now, all this was gone. She began to feel the free-flowing movement of mana within her body, and an aura of fulfilled Foundation Establishment erupted from her, solidifying into substance and causing the ground to crack. She could not contain her excitement. Her beautiful eyes that were as clear as water softened as they gazed at Zhou Sui, containing a hint of an indescribable flavor. "Congratulations, Elder Leng." Zhou Sui slightly smiled. He, too, felt very joyful. By helping Leng Yuexi detoxify, he had effectively gained a Foundation-building ally. This greatly increased his safety. Even if his underground sanctuary was discovered by the Ghost Demon Sect''s cultivators. With Leng Yuexi''s aid, he could probably escape easily or even counter-kill the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect. "Thank you for saving my life. I will definitely assist you in advancing your Foundation Establishment," Leng Yuexi said with determination, her heart filled with gratitude. She had originally thought she was doomed, with the abandonment by the Immortal Mist Sect sealing her fate. After the fall of Misty Cloud City, she would surely have been captured by the cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect, leaving her fate hanging in the balance and faced with severe torture. But who could have expected that she would meet such a mysterious man? Not only did he save her, but he also helped her neutralize the bizarre poison in her body and recover her Foundation Establishment cultivation. This was not just about saving her life. It was about saving her path. She even held high hopes for advancing to the Golden Core stage from here onwards. Although she had suffered tremendously this time, she now understood the true meaning of the saying ''what doesn''t kill you makes you stronger''. Her years of struggle with the lethal poison had only made her foundations stronger, pushing her to heights she had never reached before. If she attempted Core Formation, her chances of success would likely increase by at least thirty percent. It could be said that she stood a good chance of achieving Core Formation in the future. "No need to be polite, Senior Leng. However, we might have to leave this place soon, so you should be prepared for that," Zhou Sui replied with a slight smile. "Leave this place? Has the Ghost Demon Sect already left?" Leng Yuexi curiously inquired. According to her knowledge about the Ghost Demon Sect, it wasn''t easy for them to give up their pursuit of her. "Not at all." Zhou Sui shook his head, "The Ghost Demon Sect has taken over the Misty Cloud City. They are still actively pursuing you within the city, and have even deployed search parties around, but they''ve been fruitless so far. However, staying here always carries risks, so I''m planning to leave. But we won''t leave by traveling on the surface, but through an underground tunnel." "Underground tunnel?" Leng Yuexi blinked, a little unclear about Zhou Sui''s words. "Exactly, I intend to dig a tunnel leading deep into the Misty Cloud Mountain, one that stretches hundreds of kilometers." "When the time comes, we can get to the depths of the Misty Cloud Mountain through this underground tunnel." "In this way, even if the Ghost Demon Sect is very powerful, they can''t possibly find us." Zhou Sui disclosed his plan. They say a wise man does not put himself in danger. Even though it was relatively safe below Misty Cloud City at that time. But who knew if it would remain safe in the future? Perhaps some deranged Demon Cultivator might come up with the idea of exploring underground tunnels. By then, his whereabouts could be exposed. It was better to make a run for it now and hide deep within the Misty Cloud Mountain. Although there were many Demonic Beasts deep in the Misty Cloud Mountain, even the most dangerous beast couldn''t be compared to the danger posed by humans. Moreover, Leng Yuexi had almost regained her cultivation in the Foundation Establishment Realm. With a Foundation-building Cultivator by his side, the risks in the Misty Cloud Mountain probably weren''t as significant. "This...!" An involuntary spasm tugged at the corner of Leng Yuexi''s mouth. She found this idea quite astonishing. Digging a hundreds of kilometers long underground tunnel was an enormous task. Even if the Immortal Mist Sect wanted to do such a thing, who knew when they could succeed? Constructing an underground tunnel wasn''t just about digging through the earth. They also had to stabilize it. Otherwise, if the tunnel collapsed, they might get buried alive. Only someone like Zhou Sui, who controlled the Gold Eating Bug, could possibly accomplish this incredible feat. So, no matter how hard the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators racked their brains, they could never imagine that someone might escape through an underground tunnel stretching hundreds of kilometers. Indeed, it was beyond imagination. "Alright, I''ll prepare." "Just let me know when it''s time." Leng Yuexi wanted to maintain her air of mystery as a Foundation-building Cultivator, so she forced herself to suppress her curiosity and refrained from asking about Zhou Sui''s method for digging the tunnel. "That''s great." After some thought, Zhou Sui waved his hand and took back the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu. After bidding Leng Yuexi farewell, he returned to his bedroom. He was immediately greeted by his three wives, dressed in black gauze clothing, semi-visible, who flooded the room with an irresistible enchanting aura that made his mouth water. He was immediately excited. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... "This bastard is at it again." "His stamina is unbelievable." "When will this guy ever get tired? Doesn''t he need to cultivate?" In her adjacent room, Leng Yuexi''s face turned red. She clenched her fists angrily. Hearing the strange noises from next door, she felt disturbed and her blood boiled. She had no choice but to set up a noise-cancelling barrier. What you don''t see, won''t disturb you. Chapter 112 - 112: Second Stage Top-quality Spirit Vein, Settling in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range_1 A month later. Thanks to the non-stop digging efforts of a hundred Gold Eating Bugs for a month, an underground tunnel to the depths of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range a few hundred miles away was finally opened up. Thus, Zhou Sui, Mu Ziyi, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Leng Yuexi quickly left Misty Cloud City through this underground tunnel, evading the pursuit of the cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect. After a day or two, they finally reached the depths of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. At the same time, Zhou Sui instructed the Gold Eating Bugs to fill the tunnel behind them. As such, even if anyone had noticed traces of the tunnel, they wouldn''t be able to track him down through it. It can be said that he has finally escaped the threat of the Ghost Demon Sect up to now. No need to worry about the malicious intent from this Demonic Sect anymore. Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh!!! Instantly, Zhou Sui and the others emerged from the hole, finding themselves in a valley surrounded by mist, obscuring anything within thirty feet. "My Lord, is this the Cloud Mist Mountain Range?" Ji Bingyu curiously looked around her. This was the first time she had seen such an unfamiliar environment. "Exactly." Zhou Sui nodded: "The Cloud Mist Mountain Range is covered in fog throughout the year. The deeper we go, the denser the fog becomes, making it nearly impossible to see beyond ten feet. Even occasional poisonous gases, toxic fumes are mixed into the fog. If a regular cultivator is not careful, they may inhale these toxins and die. Worse still, various beasts reside within the mountain range. We need to stay vigilant of potential attacks. That''s why most cultivators dare not venture too deep." In all honesty, the Cloud Mist Mountain Range is highly treacherous. It not only houses a large number of potent beasts, but the sheer amount of poisonous fumes makes it perilous for most cultivators to venture into the range, almost guaranteeing death for those who do. Only with the aid of the Gold Eating Bugs, can they tunnel underground. This way, they can avoid numerous attacks from beasts. Otherwise, he too wouldn''t be able to penetrate into the depths of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range so easily. Of course, this is also proof of the safety provided by the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. If the Ghost Demon Sect army ever tried to invade, they would surely suffer massive casualties. It''s a natural barrier indeed. "My Lord, it seems like there is a second-stage Superior-grade Spirit Vein here." Xia Jingyan said, pleased. She could sense the dense spirit energy from nature dispersing in the area, which is ideal for their cultivation. You have to realize that in the outer world, virtually every Spirit Vein has been claimed by a cultivator. Unclaimed Spirit Veins are almost non-existent. Among them, first-grade Spirit Veins are suitable for Qi Cultivation Stage practitioners, second-grade for Foundation Establishment cultivators, and third-grade for Golden Core cultivators. Essentially, each Golden Core Sect has one third-grade Spirit Vein. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Cultivating near a Spirit Vein improves efficiency several times over, sometimes even by ten to fifteen times. Formerly, the city of Misty Cloud was situated on a second-grade Spirit Vein, which attracted so many loose cultivators to migrate and settle there. Honestly, Zhou Sui didn''t just stumble upon this place. He sensed a second-grade Superior-grade Spirit Vein here through the power of the Gold Eating Bugs, so he decided to establish an encampment at this location. Using this place as a temporary base. "My Lord, are we going to stay here for a while?" Mu Ziyi asked, curious. "Yes, that''s my plan." "This is the deep part of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, no need to worry about cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect." "Moreover, there exists a second-grade Spirit Vein here, quite perfect for our cultivation, perhaps even suitable for us to advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage." "Besides, we aren''t lacking food. The place is populated with many beasts, we can hunt them to get meat." "We can also cultivate Spirit Rice here, harvest food, and sustain ourselves." Zhou Sui shared his plans. To tell the truth, he''s quite fed up with relying on others, tired of being a mere tenant. He has had enough of being extorted. He wishes to have a place of his own where he can call the shots and not be at mercy of others. Although this place is baron and scarcely populated. It is quite suitable for him to lay low and strategize his progress. He doesn''t lack anything like Spirit Stones, pills, or heritage teachings. Since he has acquired the lifetime wealth of the Lu family, he is rich enough to not need anything else and doesn''t need to trade for anything with other cultivators. So, he could stay here until his Cultivation reaches the Foundation Establishment Stage before venturing out. "This is excellent indeed. I can set up a Spirit Gathering Array here to converge the spiritual energy of the universe, facilitating our cultivation." "Also, we can put up a defensive array to fend off beast attacks." Xia Jingyan exclaimed excitingly. She had already planned out an array to construct nearby, transforming this place into their sanctuary. "Yeah, we can also build log cabins in this valley. This is our home in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range." Mu Ziyi nodded in agreement. "Let''s inspect the surroundings first. Hunt down all the nearby beasts to prevent them from raiding our base at night," proposed Leng Yuexi. After a month of recuperation, she had recovered some of her foundational cultivation strength. Although she hadn''t necessarily restored her previous glory, her combat prowess was at least equivalent to reaching the mid-Foundation Establishment Stage. Even if they encounter second-stage beasts, she shall remain fearless. "I''ll prepare dinner for you all. Let''s celebrate escaping from Misty Cloud City, having cheated death." Ji Bingyu smiled. "Perfect." Zhou Sui was very satisfied to see his ladies stepping up and taking on their tasks¡ªone to set up arrays, another to construct houses, one to hunt down beasts, and another to prepare a meal. And his role? Mainly overseeing their plans, advancing his cultivation, and enjoying good food. Life is indeed better with more companions. ... Not long after Zhou Sui and his companions had left Misty Cloud City, changes came to the city. "What did you say? The Immortal Mist Sect has allied with the Qingmu Sect and the Danding Faction, launching an attack against our Ghost Demon Sect?" An elder of the Foundation Establishment Stage paled, unable to fathom that such a development would occur. "Yes." A disciple showed a fearful expression: "During our Ghost Demon Sect''s Golden Core Master''s attempted ambush on the Immortal Mist Sect, we did not expect Golden Core elders from the Qingmu Sect and Danding Faction to intervene, gravely wounding our Sect Master and two other Golden Core elders. In the past two years, the Immortal Mist Sect didn''t merely sit idle but sought alliances with other sects, intending to teach the Ghost Demon Sect a painful lesson. However, we detected nothing while the three major sects unified against us, taking us by surprise. Now, our Sect Master is demanding our immediate retreat to the Ghost Demon Sect, fearing that we might perish here." "Damned, the despicable Immortal Mist Sect, the shameless Righteous Sects, they explicitly promised us nonintervention but went back on their words, proving to be even more unreliable than our Demonic Sect." The Foundation Establishment elder was infuriated. He had thought that the Ghost Demon Sect had an agreement with the other sects¡ªto be neutral and non-intervening. But who could have expected the Immortal Mist Sect to breach their pact and betray their formerly stated promises. It has caused the Ghost Demon Sect to suffer heavy losses. They are now surrounded by enemies on all sides. Chapter 113 - 113: Ghost Demon Sect Retreat, Aiding Daoist Companion in Foundation Establishment_1 "Elder, what should we do now?" The Ghost Demon Sect disciple asked nervously. If we continue like this, they''ll be sitting ducks once the cultivators of the three major sects arrive. They needed to make a decision now. "Has Leng Yuexi been found yet?" The foundation-building elder clenched his fists and asked. "No, Leng Yuexi disappeared long ago, leaving no trace." "We have split into three teams to search for the woman." "One team is in Misty Cloud City, one is in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, and another one is guarding the routes to the Immortal Mist Sect." "However, no team has found any suspicious persons." "It''s as if the woman has suddenly vanished into thin air." The Ghost Demon Sect disciple said helplessly. Truth be told, he had left no stone unturned, yet he could not find Leng Yuexi. She should not have been able to travel far since she was already poisoned. However, they could still not find any trace of the woman, which was extremely frustrating for him. "Damn Leng Yuexi, damn Immortal Mist Sect." The foundation-building elder ground his teeth. If he had captured Leng Yuexi, he could have used her as leverage against the Immortal Mist Sect. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, with the Immortal Mist Sect hesitant, they, the Ghost Demon Sect, still had a chance to turn the tables. But now, not only had the sect''s golden core cultivator been severely injured, they had not even captured a hostage. They had only succeeded in losing out on their investments and had ruined their reputation. He simply could not comprehend how the woman managed to slip away from right under his nose. "No matter, we can''t delay any longer. We need to retreat now." "There''s no need to risk our lives with the three major sects, or we''ll surely face heavy losses." The foundation-building elder immediately decided to retreat. After all, he was not a fool. There was no way he could resist the alliance of the three major sects. Staying here would simply mean death. Although he was reluctant to give up on capturing Leng Yuexi, there was no choice left at this point. He could simply give up on the idea of capturing Leng Yuexi. ... Several days later. Zhou Sui, who was cultivating in the depths of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, also noticed the movement in Misty Cloud City right away, as he had left a clone there. After all, even if he left Misty Cloud City, he wanted to be aware of its situation. It would be convenient for future actions. "Can''t believe it, the Ghost Demon Sect is actually retreating?!" Zhou Sui widened his eyes. He could sense the panic among numerous Ghost Demon Sect cultivators, just like homeless dogs, hastily retreating from Misty Cloud City. The more arrogant they were before, the more miserable they were now. "Did the Immortal Mist Sect win? Or did the Ghost Demon Sect encounter some difficulties?" Zhou Sui secretly speculated. He didn''t know yet what happened to the Ghost Demon Sect, but judging by the situation in Misty Cloud City, these demon cultivators were indeed retreating quickly and disappearing from this city. He felt somewhat frustrated. He had only just left Misty Cloud City, and those demon cultivators started to flee. They were obviously mocking him. Of course, even if Zhou Sui knew the Ghost Demon Sect was leaving, he wouldn''t remain in Misty Cloud City. After all, whether to avoid the upcoming danger or help his Dao partners become Foundation-building Cultivators, he needed to dwell deeper into the cloud and fog mountains for cultivation. The so-called danger avoidance was just one of the reasons. Most importantly, he did not know if the Ghost Demon Sect genuinely left or feigned a retreat, only to turn back and attack. Or perhaps they were setting a trap to lure out Leng Yuexi. Regardless of the situation, he couldn''t be bothered. For he had already withdrawn from the game and reached the cloud and fog mountains. Reminded of this, Zhou Sui temporarily ignored the matters occurring in Misty Cloud City and looked at his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation Pninth Layer (Progress 10%), Lifespan: 23 (210) years] [Aptitude: Seventh grade Spiritual Root (85%)] [Swordsmanship: First-grade Superior (99%)] [Runes: First-grade Superior (99%)] [Seventh-Order formation: First-grade Superior (55%)] [Pill Master: Second stage (Lower Class: 29%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Minor Accomplishment (55%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Minor Accomplishment (55%)] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition (5%)] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster (7%), Wind Blade Art: Skilled, Golden Light skill: Skilled, Ice Frost skill: Skilled, Spring Wind Rain skill: Skilled, Lightning Summoning skill: Skilled...] [Obsession Gu: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Clone Gu: First-grade Superior, Wine Bug: First-grade Superior, Gold Eating Bug: First-grade Superior, Book Worm: First-grade Superior, Dream Soul Gu: First-grade Superior, Dragon Elephant Gu: First-grade Superior, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Mid-First-grade.] "It seems that in the short term, both my Spiritual Root and Cultivation are difficult to break through, and further cultivation is still needed." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. After advancing to the nineth Layer of Qi Cultivation, his cultivation speed slowed significantly. Despite having Dao partners and pills, it would take a year or two to break through the nineth Layer of Qi Cultivation. It was the same with his Spiritual Root. Although his Spiritual Root improved every day, compared to its initial boost, the speed of his Spiritual Root progression had significantly slowed down. Advancing to the sixth stage Spirit Root would take a considerable amount of time. Of course, his lifespan was exceedingly long. Before reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm, he already had a lifespan of 210 years, leaving him with plenty of time and no need to hurry. As for his progress in the Four Arts of Cultivation, it was clear that he had reached a bottleneck. This was due to limitations imposed by his Dao partners. After all, the Dao partners currently only had the first-order level. Unless they advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm, it would be difficult to achieve the second-order realm. "This means the current focus should not be my cultivation, but the cultivation of my three Dao partners." "If they can advance their cultivation to the Foundation Establishment Stage, then the efficiency of dual cultivation would be significantly enhanced." "After all, dual cultivation with a woman at the Qi Cultivation Stage or the Foundation Establishment Stage is totally different." "I already have twelve Foundation Establishment natural herbs. The only thing lacking is a second-order Demon Core or a Golden Jade Lingzhi." "I can''t get the Golden Jade Lingzhi, but being in the Cloud and Fog mountains, it''s still plausible to get a second-order Demon Core." "The reason why it''s hard to hunt second stage Demonic Beasts in the Cloud and Fog mountains is the fog. It blocks the cultivator''s sight, making it easy to be ambushed by the beasts." "But I''m different. I have clones and hundreds of Gold Eating Bugs that can act as eyes and bait to attract the second stage Demonic Beasts. Then, Leng Yuexi can kill them." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Honestly, he believed this method was more feasible. After all, he had a Foundation-building Cultivator like Leng Yuexi at his side. If Leng Yuexi personally took action, what would a mere second stage Demonic Beast matter? They would surely be caught with ease. Originally, he was considering raising a first stage Demonic Beast to the second stage. But after some careful thought, having a Foundation-building Cultivator by his side, why would he need such a time-consuming and laborious task? Chapter 114 - 114 Building a Stone House, Cultivator of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range_1 Several more days passed. The valley had basically been arranged by Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and Leng Yuexi, among others. A first-order defensive array, a spirit gathering array, an illusory array and an attack array had been set up throughout the valley; even a first-order demon beast charging in would be annihilated by the arrays. Inside the valley, a massive stone house had appeared, consisting of at least seven or eight rooms. For cultivators, building a stone house is the most convenient. They just needed to stack large stones and reinforced them with skills, without any need for a foundation. A flawless stone house could be quickly constructed. Although it might look basic, it was enough to shelter them from wind and rain. After a week of reconstruction, this temporary residence was quite handy. The demon beasts that attempted to intrude the valley were killed one after another by Leng Yuexi, demonstrating the mighty power of a foundation establishment cultivator. This led to a large increase in their meat reserves. ... At this moment, inside the master room of the stone house ... The room was aglow with spring brightness, as if spring had arrived. Zhou Sui and his three companions were wrapped in each other''s arms, surrounded by an enormous vortex of nature''s spiritual energy, an indication that they were quite satisfied with the result of this Laotong practice. Since leaving the underground shelter, they had resumed their life on the surface. Everyone was happy. After all, humans are creatures that belong to the surface; even if they had to hide underground for safety, it was an unwilling choice. They preferred a life with sunlight. Because of that, their long-awaited life on the surface made their fighting in the stone house even more vigorous. "My lord, your body''s really growing stronger," Ji Bingyu said, with eyes full of intense attraction as she gazed at Zhou Sui. Undeniably, ever since the birth of the Dragon Elephant Gu, Zhou Sui had been receiving a touch of Dragon Elephant Blood Power every month. This had visibly improved his physical constitution. As time went on, his strength, speed, and endurance had become exceptionally greater than typical body cultivators. It was like the power of the Dragon Elephant was reviving within him. And this led to his growing ferocity. "Your constitution has also improved a lot in this period, and your Qi and blood should have reached perfection by now," Zhou Sui said, as he ran his hand over their skin as smooth as silk. In fact, not only had his physical constitution improved but also those of his three companions. During the Laotong practice, strands of mysterious blood energy would flow into his companions'' bodies, strengthening their physical constitution as well. Although they didn''t improve as much as Zhou Sui, they were still much stronger than average body cultivators. "That''s right, I feel much more powerful and my stamina has greatly increased. I''ve entered the realm of perfect Qi and blood, and even the Dan poison in my body is nearly fully eradicated. I''ve basically reached the realm of perfect Qi and blood," Mu Ziyi nodded. Originally, they had consumed many pills during cultivation, with a lot of Dan poison left in their bodies. But after each Laotong practice, their bodies would expel a trace amount of black mud, which was all the impurities from their bodies. Under normal circumstances, these impurities would be difficult to remove. But now, the power of Laotong has reduced the impurities and Dan poison in their bodies. Their bodies felt as if they had been restored to their original, innate state. They felt increasingly relieved and lighter. "To be honest, we''ve all basically reached the perfection realm of the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer. Qi, Mana, and Spiritual Sense are all perfected, and we are ready to try to establish a foundation," Xia Jingyan gleefully said. Honestly, a few years ago, she couldn''t have anticipated that she''d be able to try to establish a foundation so quickly. But ever since she started being with Zhou Sui, her cultivation has sped up tremendously, with the Qi Gate, the Mana Gate, and the Spiritual Sense Gate all reaching their perfection realm. Such a profound foundation could only be comparable to a True Disciple of the sect. "In that case, you only lack a foundation pill." "Don''t worry, we''ve come to Yunwu Mountain, which is home to many second stage demon beasts." "With Senior Leng''s help, we are bound to obtain some second order demon cores." "Then, I''ll be able to help you create the foundation pills." Zhou Sui clenched his fist. "Thank you, my lord." Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi all gazed at Zhou Sui with eyes full of affection. They were touched. Usually, after Cultivators create a foundation pill, they use it themselves. Only after advancing to the Establishment Foundation stage, they might allow their companions to use them. That''s a common thing. Nobody would expect a husband who hasn''t succeeded in foundation establishment to let his wife establish the foundation first. This must be because the Lord loves us a lot, that he would make such a choice. Thinking of this, their affection deepened, on the verge of overflowing. "Huh?!" Suddenly, Zhou Sui''s heart stirred. He sensed fluctuations in the array that enveloped the valley, as though a few auras were quickly approaching from a distance to the entrance of the valley. But the few auras stopped, hesitating as if they were worried about something, and didn''t dare to act recklessly. "My lord, there are cultivators outside," Xia Jingyan said gravely. Clearly, she noticed the four or five auras outside. Among them, one aura had reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, which can only belong to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Fortunately, they also had a Foundation Establishment Cultivator here; otherwise, they might be already in trouble. Zhou Sui also had a hunch. Although Yunwu Mountain is sparsely populated, it doesn''t mean that there are no cultivators. Truthfully, Yunwu Mountain is home to many demon beasts, thus making it resource-rich. As long as one can survive here, the gains would be substantial. This has also led many powerful cultivators to venture deep into Yunwu Mountain, hoping for significant gains. So, anyone who appears here special and should not be underestimated. "Let''s go and check it out first." With a thought, Zhou Sui made his clone replace him and go outside. After all, it was too risky for the original body to go out in this uncertain situation. By letting his clone go, they would be left with room for maneuver should danger arise. Whoosh! Just a moment later, the clone transformed into Zhou Sui and stood at the entrance of the valley alone. Immediately, he spotted the five cultivators at the valley entrance, one old man and four young men. The one in the white robe was the Foundation Establishment cultivator, and the other four, around 20 or 30 years old, were all at the Late Qi Cultivation stage with their cultivation at least at the Qi Cultivation Seventh or Eighth Layer. They were not simple characters. "I wonder what brought you fellow Daoists here?" Zhou Sui asked, standing calmly before the other cultivators. "Greetings, fellow Daoist. I am Shen Wan, a member of the Shen family. These accompany me are my family brothers, and this is the old Shen family ancestor, Shen Sheng, also at the Foundation Establishment stage. This time, we sensed the presence of fellow Daoist nearby and wanted to come over and say hello. Please don''t take offence," said the middle-aged cultivator, named Shen Wan. Chapter 115 - 115 Threat of the Third Stage Beast, the Family Cultivators of Yunwu Mountain Range_1 "So it''s Elder Shen." Hearing this, Zhou Sui nodded: "My name is Zhou Sui. This time, I came here with a Foundation Establishment elder to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. If we have disturbed anyone, please forgive us." He also pointed out that there was a Foundation Establishment cultivator backing him, which put him on equal footing with these people. Otherwise, they may harbour malicious thoughts upon seeing him alone and helpless. It''s like a three-year-old child holding a gold bar; it''s hard not to arouse malice. But if the gold bar is in the hands of an armed policeman, no one would dare to provoke it. The same principle applies here. "I see, could we possibly meet this Foundation Establishment elder?" Shen Wan didn''t show any unusual expression, instead, his demeanour was pleasant as a spring breeze. "That might not be very convenient. Elder Zhou is currently in closed-door cultivation, it might take some time before he comes out." "If there''s anything important you need to discuss, you can tell me, and I can relay it to Elder Zhou later." Zhou Sui solemnly said. During this time, Leng Yuexi was basically in closed-door cultivation. Even though she had already cleared the deadly poison from her body, years of deficit were not something that could be replenished in a short time. Therefore, she spent most of this time in seclusion, recovering her Foundation Establishment completion strength. He also directly changed the surname of Leng Yuexi to Zhou. After all, the name of Leng Yuexi was too big. Within tens of thousands of miles, any cultivators who were a little bit famous would know her. If her whereabouts were revealed, it might lead to the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So, he planned to give Leng Yuexi a new identity, treating her as an elder of his Zhou family. "I see, that''s a shame." "Actually, we don''t have anything significant. We are just cultivators who came deep into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range seeking opportunities." "Getting to know each other now, greeting each other, will make it easier for us to assist each other and share information in the future." Shen Wan was slightly disappointed, but he also showed understanding. After all, it was common for Foundation Establishment cultivators to go into closed-door cultivation; he didn''t think it was a big issue. "Are there many cultivators around the Cloud Mist Mountain Range?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. After all, he had always lived in Misty Cloud City and rarely left. He had occasionally heard of many cultivators venturing deep into the mountain range only to be killed by the beasts within. In his eyes, the depths of Cloud Mist Mountain Range were extremely dangerous. If not for seeking refuge and obtaining a second-stage Demon Core, he wouldn''t have come to this place. "Of course, quite a few." Shen Wan smiled lightly: "For instance, nearby here, there are at least three Foundation Establishment families. Like my Shen family, and the Mu family, Xiao family, etc. Each of these families have built a foothold around here for us cultivators to reside while in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range." After all, the Cloud Mist Mountain Range is teeming with spiritual medicines and various beasts. Although it''s dangerous, if one is lucky enough, they can make a fortune, even enough to afford a Foundation Pill." He stated that the number of cultivators venturing deep into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range was not small. They each settled in different places in the mountain range, governing themselves, collecting spiritual medicines, and hunting beasts. The Cloud Mist Mountain Range is large enough to accommodate a large number of cultivators, so there is no need for disputes over territory. The greatest danger here is not the cultivators but the beasts and various poisonous insects lurking in the depths of the mist. "I suppose Brother Zhou is also here for the various resources of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range?" Shen Wan seemed to hint at Zhou Sui. "Yes, in fact, this time, I''m following our family elder to hunt second-stage beasts and obtain second-stage Demon Cores. With them, perhaps our family could refine a Foundation Pill. All this is for the future of our family." Zhou Sui honestly said, indicating that he came to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range this time for the second-stage Demon Cores. In fact, there is nothing to hide about it. Most of the cultivators that delve deep into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range are hoping to obtain second-stage Demon Cores. However, sadly, most cultivators end up perishing in the bellies of beasts, leaving no trace behind. "Second-stage Demon Core? Without the Golden Jade Lingzhi, if you can get a second-stage Demon Core, indeed, you could try to refine the Foundation Pill, but obtaining a second-stage Demon Core is very difficult." "After all, not every second-stage beast carries a second-stage Demon Core. Sometimes, you may get nothing even after killing a dozen or more beasts." "Moreover, if too many second-stage beasts are killed, it could lead to a beast tide." Shen Wan expressed his sentiments. "Beast tide? What do you mean?" Zhou Sui asked curiously, because he was not particularly familiar with the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. "It seems Brother Zhou doesn''t know much about the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. You should know that there are third-stage beasts deep in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, which are terrifying beasts comparable to the Golden Core Master." "Most of the second-stage beasts living in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range are under those third-stage beasts." "If a large number of second-stage beasts are killed, it will provoke them." "Many beast tides in the history of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range have been caused by third-stage beasts." "If a real beast tide occurs, it would probably sweep through the entire Cloud Mist Mountain Range, causing an innumerable number of cultivators to die." "Of course, the chance of killing enough second-stage beasts are quite low." "After all, even for a Foundation Establishment cultivator, killing a second-stage beast is an incredibly difficult task." "Brother Zhou probably doesn''t need to worry about this." Shen Wan laughed. He didn''t care much about the so-called beast tide, because it''s been a long time since a beast tide occurred in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. Furthermore, the idea of hunting down second-stage beasts on a large scale is simply a pipe dream. After all, finding a second-stage beast in the boundless misty forest is very difficult in itself. Plus, one needs to be vigilant against beast attacks at all times. If you aren''t careful, it won''t be you hunting the second-stage beast, but the second-stage beast hunting you. Most cultivators who enter the Cloud Mist Mountain Range just want to pick its various spiritual medicines, hunt some first-stage beasts, and earn a large amount of spirit stones. "I see, I will keep that in mind." Zhou Sui felt a sudden chill. No wonder he sensed an intermittent threatening aura coming from the depths of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. He hadn''t expected a third-stage beast to dwell there, an entity comparable to a Golden Core Master. If they were to provoke it, they wouldn''t know how they died; it''s impossible to win against it. However, his opponent was a second-stage beast, so the situation wasn''t all that bad. "Well, our foothold is located in a valley in the distant. If Brother Zhou obtains any spiritual medicines or treasures, you can also come and barter with us, so we can exchange resources." "In fact, cultivators living deep in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range also often trade treasures, and they all reap considerable benefits." Shen Wan solemnly said. "Rest assured, if I have anything required, I will definitely trade it with you all." Zhou Sui nodded. Whoosh! Having said what they wanted to say, this group of people seemed to have only come over to extend a greeting, then promptly left. Chapter 116 - 116: With a Foundation Establishment backing, everyone is a good person_1 Far away, the members of the Shen family were heading towards their resting place. "Ancestor, what do you think of that youngster we just encountered? Does he share the same objective as us, the Shen family? Does he pose a threat to us?" Shen Wan respectfully asked his family''s Foundation Establishment Elder. "That youngster is quite unusual. He appears to be only 21 or 22 years old, yet he is already a Qi Cultivation eighth-layer cultivator, at least possessing the aptitude of an Upper Grade Spirit Root." "Of course, this youngster is not a big deal. The one in the depths of the valley, Elder Zhou from the Zhou family, is far superior. The other party is likely a full-fledged Foundation Establishment Cultivator." What?! With this remark, the expressions of the Shen family cultivators drastically changed. They knew what a full-fledged Foundation Establishment means. Even their own ancestor was only in the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment, far from reaching the later stage. Unless they encounter special circumstances, usually their limit in this life would be the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. However, that mysterious cultivator from the Zhou family has already achieved a full-fledged Foundation Establishment. Doesn''t this mean that he is on the verge of entering the Golden Core realm?! "Ancestor, if there''s such a powerful Foundation Establishment cultivator entering the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, could it be that he''s also like us, searching for a Golden Core Cave Mansion?" Shen Wan was taken aback. The reason they arrived deep in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range was not only for the monstrous resources and spiritual medicines of this mountain range, but also because they had found an ancient cave mansion of a Golden Core cultivator. However, breaking the prohibition array of this cave mansion was extremely difficult. They had teamed up with the Xiao family and the Mu family to unlock it after more than ten years, and they were now nearing the end. He didn''t want any accidents to happen at this juncture. "Foolish! What are the chances of such a coincidence occurring? We, the three major clans, have kept this matter strictly confidential; there''s no way outsiders would know." "While full-fledged Foundation Establishment cultivators are rare, they are not non-existent." "The probability is that he came to Cloud Mist Mountain Range to hunt second-stage monstrous beasts and refine Foundation Pills." "Anyway, we should maintain a normal attitude and not reveal any flaws." "Pretend that we are also a cultivator''s family that came to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range to hunt monsters." "If there are any resources, we can trade with him." Elder Shen Sheng of the Shen family said in a deep voice. "Yes, ancestor." Hearing this, everyone nodded their heads. ...¡­ After the cultivators of the Shen family left, cultivators from nearby families like Xiao and Mu, etc. came to visit Zhou Sui and the others. They also seemed to be cultivator families that had been in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range for a long time and were familiar with it. Zhou Sui also acted as a host and from them, he received a lot of intelligence about the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. For example, the distribution of monsters, the location of spiritual medicines, and particularly dangerous areas, etc. In short, he benefited a lot from these interactions. "My lord, the cultivators from these Foundation Establishment families are really friendly." Mu Ziyi exclaimed. Obviously, when these cultivators came to visit, they also brought a lot of gifts with them. Everyone was amicable and pleasant. It was completely different from the ferocious Sect cultivators and family cultivators in Misty Cloud City. They had two completely different faces. In her time as a Loose Cultivator, this was the first time she had encountered such friendly cultivators. The cultivators she met before were either robbers or rent-seekers. "Friendly my ass, it''s all because of Elder Leng''s reputation. When you become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, you''ll find that there are good people all around you." Zhou Sui said irritably. He was fully aware of why there had been such a drastic change in the attitude of the cultivator families. It was all for the face of Leng Yuexi, the full-fledged Foundation Establishment cultivator. If it weren''t for Leng Yuexi''s backing, they would probably show a completely different face. They might even rise violently, murder and rob, rather than speak in such a calm manner. That being said, this feeling was quite pleasurable. Having a Foundation Establishment cultivator supporting him from behind made everyone bow down to him, showing him utmost respect. This sense of security was simply indescribable. In one word: refreshing. "Indeed, if one doesn''t behave properly in front of a full-fledged Foundation Establishment cultivator, one is simply courting death. It''s all thanks to Elder Leng''s reputation." Ji Bingyu also agreed. She had seen through the fickleness of human nature. Having a Foundation Establishment cultivator standing behind one would have a completely different result. Everyone would be extremely respectful towards you, or at least they would give you some face. The importance of a Foundation Establishment cultivator is simply too great. Even in a Sect, they are considered an absolute backbone of strength. They were already qualified to become Sect Elders. Even if a Loose Cultivator achieved Foundation Establishment, they would be warmly invited by the Sect to become a VIP. Thinking of this, she was even more eager to advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Once she becomes a Foundation Establishment cultivator, there will be a world of difference in her strength, status, and lifespan. "We still need to be careful. These cultivators appear to be friendly, but we don''t know if they have some hidden agenda." Xia Jingyan felt that they still needed to be vigilant and not be fooled by these family cultivators. "Regardless of them, we are here to cultivate in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range." Zhou Sui had made up his mind to stay in the valley and cultivate peacefully. As for the plans of these cultivator families, they didn''t have much to do with him. Of course, he also had to be alert for the various powerful monsters deep within the mountain range. If he accidentally provoked a third-stage monster, he would likely be done for. Fortunately, this place was far from the nests of the third-stage monsters. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Otherwise, he would have to consider moving. "Alright, my lord." Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan all nodded, having learned to be cautious after spending so much time with Zhou Sui. Unsolicited help is either a trap or a theft. As long as they ignore the hooks that others throw at them, they naturally remain invincible. "Let''s first explore the surroundings." With this thought, Zhou Sui gave a notion, released the six clones he carried, and hundreds of Gold Eating Bugs, and let them roam in all directions. Although he had received a lot of information from the cultivator families, who knows whether it is true or false. No matter what, he needed to go and see for himself to confirm the authenticity of the information. Of course, there was no need for him to go personally, the clones were enough for gathering information. Late at night. After having eaten and drunk his fill, Zhou Sui once again dual cultivated, tirelessly working.[ His wives and concubines were satisfied, their faces flush with contentment. ...¡­ "This bastard is at it again." Leng Yuexi, who was nearby cultivating in seclusion, blushed at the sound, and was embarrassed. But there was no way around it; after all, this man was her benefactor and had saved her life. Also, this is a normal behavior between Dao companions; she has nothing to criticize. With this thought, she was forced to add another layer of soundproof barrier, out of sight, out of mind. However, her inner restlessness took a long time to calm down. Chapter 117 - 117: Obtaining the Second Stage Demon Core, the Heavens Reward the Diligent_1 Three months later. The Yunwu mountain range seemed to have entered the September season, the autumn sky is clear, and the number of magical beasts is high and they are frequently active. This is also the season with the most magical beasts. If a Loose Cultivator were to enter the Yunwu mountain range at this time, they could reap great benefits. At this moment, in a certain valley, a cultivator is sprinting for his life in utter chaos. Behind him emerged a gigantic snake tens of meters long. It was a second-stage magical beast known as the boulder snake. This beast can manipulate soil and stone, its strength is formidable. The scale armor on its body is made of rock, demonstrating a strong resistance to magic skills. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators find it a headache to fight against it. A single mistake can lead to being constricted and killed in an instant, becoming food in its stomach. Roar! At this time, the second-stage magical beast had locked onto the cultivator. It moved with extreme speed, appearing in front of the cultivator instantly, spitting out a red snake letter, its body covered in a frighteningly corrosive aura. However, there wasn''t a hint of panic on the face of the cultivator. Instead, he wore an expression of triumph as if some cunning plan of his had succeeded. Before this second-stage magical beast could figure anything out. Boom! A large formation burst out instantly. This was a superior first-grade Ice Array, creating a power of icy coldness. Within this formation, one would be frozen by the power of the cold, or their actions slowed. This first-grade formation, of course, could not kill the boulder snake, but it indeed delayed the beast''s movement. In a blink of an eye, its massive body was frozen solid by the ice. It stayed right where it was, unable to move. Of course, the cultivator also couldn''t escape he was frozen along with it. "Die." Just at that moment, a breathtakingly beautiful woman cultivator suddenly leapt out, holding a golden Jiao Scissor magical artifact in her hand. Boom! The next second, a razor-sharp golden light erupted from the golden Jiao Scissor artifact, striking hard onto the body of the second-stage magical beast. Instantly, the second-stage magical beast was chopped into two halves without even having a chance to struggle. Its blood sprayed out like a fountain, sprinkling over the ground, splashing loudly. The eyes of the second-stage magical beast widened as if it could not believe how it was slain. However, regardless of whatever resistance it tried to put up, it was not able to withstand this fatal blow and died on the spot. Swoosh! Immediately from the distant forest, a figure stepped out. It was Zhou Sui. "Worthy of being senior Leng, your mastery of the Golden Jiao Scissors is simply superb, even a second-stage magical beast was slain by you in an instant, truly impressive." The person acting as the bait was none other than a clone of Zhou Sui. The clone was responsible for baiting the second-stage magical beast out of its lair. So it didn''t matter if the clone was killed. If it traded for a second-stage magical beast, it would be a huge profit. Obviously, judging from the outcome, it was a complete victory. The so-called cost was nothing more than sacrificing a clone, a trade-off incredibly worth it. "You are more powerful, clearly out to hunt the second-stage magical beast, you deployed only two clones." "Even if it failed, the main body would be unscathed, yet you could reap the rewards." Leng Yuexi gave Zhou Sui a displeased look. Having seen through this man once and for all, despite coming out with her to hunt second-stage magical beasts, his real body has no intention of appearing. He just sent his clones. It''s as if his fear of death has reached an extreme point, she didn''t know what to say. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Senior is too modest, I am but a Qi Cultivation Stage Cultivator." "Facing terrifying second-stage magical beasts, even a high level of caution is not excessive." "Moreover, senior''s cultivation level is profound, and strength formidable, presumably a mere second-stage magical beast can''t bother you." "Cough, cough, alright, let''s quickly gather this second-stage monster''s corpse." "The scales, snake meat, snake heart, and snake blood on it are all valuable things." Zhou Sui didn''t pay attention to slight resentment in Leng Yuexi''s words. He walked straight towards the monster''s corpse, excited to check out his spoils. "This bastard." Leng Yuexi clenched her fist, obviously she is a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, but this bastard man casually orders her around to hunt monsters everywhere. However, for some reason, she can''t refuse this man''s request. Just like she cannot refuse anything he says. This feeling was too strange and too wonderful. As if she thought of something, her face turned red, but she quickly concealed her emotions for fear of being discovered. "We''ve hit the jackpot, this time we''ve hit the jackpot, this is a second-stage Demon Core." "We finally got a second-stage Demon Core." At this time, Zhou Sui''s excited voice came over. He was now covered in blood, but he was holding a golden crystal stone the size of a goose egg, which seemed to contain an extremely pure energy. This was clearly a second-stage Demon Core. "Congratulations, you finally got a second-stage Demon Core." "It seems that next we can start refining the Foundation Pill." "But are you sure you can refine the Foundation Pill?" A glimmer of joy also appeared in Leng Yuexi''s beautiful eyes. After all, she and Zhou Sui had been hunting second-stage monsters in the Yunwu Mountains for the past three months. Zhou Sui took the initiative to act as bait, luring the second-stage monsters out and leading them to the ambush point. Then she would suddenly take action, delivering a fatal blow. In the past three months, they had killed at least thirteen second-stage monsters. But none of them had a Demon Core inside them. But now, heaven rewards the diligent, and Zhou Sui finally got a second-stage Demon Core. With this, all the materials needed for refining the Foundation Pill are complete. "Right, it''s just refining a Foundation Pill, it should be no problem." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, his eyes filled with confidence. Over the past three months, he has reduced a lot of cultivation time, basically using most of the time to improve his Alchemy. With the help of Book Worm, he not only improved his Alchemist Cultivation to the mid-level of the second stage, but also advanced his Five Elements Alchemy Technique to Great Achievement. It can be said that his current Alchemist Cultivation level is not much inferior to a first-grade superior Alchemist. If he can''t refine the Foundation Pill, no one can. "Okay, since you''re confident, let''s go back." "Anyways, if it fails, we''ll come back and hunt another second-stage monster." "You''ll definitely have plenty of practice chances." Leng Yuexi full heartedly looked at Zhou Sui. She didn''t know why, although she complained with her mouth, but she was happy to be alone with him. It gave her a sense of belonging to this man. After this monster hunt and getting the second-stage Demon Core, she was a bit melancholic inside. Perhaps she won''t have the chance to be alone with him again. "Thank you, Elder Leng." Zhou Sui gave a gentle smile. "Hmm, what''s there to thank, I''m just repaying you for saving my life." Leng Yuexi''s face turned red, but she turned her head away, not letting Zhou Sui see her expression. Chapter 118 - 118: Pill Formation, Three Quality Foundation Pills_1 Inside the Alchemy Room in the valley. A huge pill furnace sits in the center. Zhou Sui is sitting in front of the pill furnace, with ingredients for the foundation pill and a second-stage demon core laid out in front of him. He takes a deep breath, calming his restless thoughts. Whoosh~~ In an instant, Zhou Sui moves, executing the Five Elements Alchemy Technique. The Five Elements Alchemy Technique, perfected to the Great Achievement Realm, wields inconceivable power. It masterfully manipulates the power of the five elements to such an exquisite degree that it appears to be in a microscopic realm. The first is the power of the golden element. It turns into sharp little knives, instantly cutting apart each ingredient. The harmful parts are cut away, and the beneficial parts are left behind. Many spiritual medicines are divided into countless pieces, as if they''ve been instantly cut into numerous chunks. Next is the power of fire. Huge flames instantly start to burn under the pill furnace, the temperature rising. Under the power of the fire, each spiritual medicine begins melting. Spiritual medicines that were initially difficult to dissolve, at this moment, are rapidly melted into drops of spiritual liquid. Then comes the power of the earth element. It seems to become a heavy wall of mud surrounding the entire pill furnace, not only isolating the heat but also preventing the evaporation of the spiritual liquid. This point is very crucial. Because when spiritual medicine melts into spiritual liquid, under the heat of the flame, it can vaporize. This also leads to a significant portion of the medicinal strength vanishing. One can easily imagine that this is a major reason why pill production often fails to yield superior-quality pills. This is because a large amount of medicinal liquid evaporates during the pill-making process. Only by harnessing the power of the earth element and forming a mud barrier can we prevent the evaporation of the spiritual liquid. At the same time, this power can also help the pill furnace maintain an appropriate temperature, further saving the energy of the flame. But this is just the beginning. The power of water starts to merge into it, merging into the spiritual liquid, beginning to separate the impurities within the spiritual liquid. Countless spiritual liquids seem to form a whirlpool, generating a tremendous force. Due to the centripetal force, a large amount of impurities in the spiritual medicine are thrown out, hitting hard against the barrier of the pill furnace. The last is the power of the wood element, the power of life, the power of spiritual medicine. It seems to completely merge countless spiritual liquids together, attracting them. It can even mend the damaged medicinal force in the spiritual liquid, making the medicinal force extraordinarily gentle. This is the neutralizing power in the spiritual liquid. "Incredible! Is this the Five Elements Alchemy Technique?!" Zhou Sui''s eyes show a glimmer of brilliance, reflecting his excitement. After cultivating the Five Elements Alchemy Technique to the Great Achievement Realm with the help of the Book Worm, he immediately realizes that his alchemy skills have advanced a level. The perfect collaboration of the five elements makes each alchemy session almost flawless. Regardless of whether it''s the fusion of spiritual medicine, the removal of impurities, or the integration of spiritual liquids, and so on. The powers of the five elements complement each other. This is significantly better than simply refining with spiritual fire. Without a doubt, this is a top-tier alchemy skill with countless magical uses. Of course, for ordinary people to cultivate the Five Elements Alchemy Technique to the Great Achievement Realm, without hundreds of years of alchemy experience and impressive talent, it is impossible to succeed. But he''s different, with the power of the Book Worm, he can stay in a state of enlightenment all the time. As such, his cultivation efficiency is a hundredfold or more than other alchemists''. "No wonder trying to refine the foundation pill with a second-stage demon core fails so quickly; there are just too many impurities." Zhou Sui squints his eyes. When he used the Five Elements Alchemy Technique to refine the second-stage demon core, he immediately understood why the second-stage demon core, as the main ingredient for the foundation pill, can never quite compare to Golden Jade Lingzhi. The second-stage Demon Core is full of impurities, teeming with demonic nature and power. If the Alchemist is unable to expel these impurities from the Demon Core, then Alchemy will inevitably fail. Even if successful, the resulting product will only be an inferior Foundation Pill. Of course, there is a reason why the second-stage Demon Core can serve as a primary ingredient. The most important reason is that it contains all the energy needed by a Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator, such as vitality, soul, and mana, etc. It can assist Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators and simultaneously enhance their power. As long as the impurities of the second-stage Demon Core are stripped away, its essence is not so different from the Golden Jade Lingzhi. Fortunately, he had cultivated the Five Elements Alchemy Technique to the Great Achievement Realm. Therefore, removing the impurities from the second-stage Demon Core was not a difficult task. Boom Boom Boom~~~ In an instant, various spiritual herbs started melting in the Pill Furnace, under Zhou Sui''s immense Divine Sense, all impurities were thoroughly expelled, leaving only the essence, the Spiritual Liquid. Whoosh~~ As time passed, impurities were slowly expelled, only the essential Spiritual Liquid remained in the end. Under the power of Five Elements, these Spiritual Liquids started gathering together. Boom~~ The alchemy process this time took up a whole day and night, Zhou Sui was fully focused, without any lax. Suddenly, a flash of golden light shot out from the Pill Furnace, illuminating the entire Alchemy Room. Simultaneously, an intoxicating fragrance of Pills permeated throughout the Alchemy Room. No, it was not just limited to the Alchemy Room, it even spread throughout the entire valley. Basically, everyone in the valley could perceive this aroma, making them salivate. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It felt like every cell of their bodies was cheering. "Haha, it worked, it finally worked." "I successfully refined the Foundation Pill on the first try, and there are three Foundation Pills." Zhou Sui burst into laughter, filled with joy. He looked at the three round and golden Foundation Pills inside the Pill Furnace, his excitement was through the roof. Frankly, after spending so much time and effort, he had finally successfully refined the Foundation Pill. If the outside world knew about this, they would definitely go crazy. Refining three Pills at once was basically the limit for an Alchemist. Even veteran Alchemists would not dare to claim that they could achieve this. But Zhou Sui managed to do it on his first attempt, a truly rare feat indeed. "Husband, did you succeed? Did you successfully refine the Foundation Pill?" At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan all rushed to the Alchemy Room, having heard the good news. They had been waiting anxiously outside the room for the results of this Alchemy attempt. They didn''t even dare to breath loudly, fearing that it might affect Zhou Sui''s success rate. But now, after hearing Zhou Sui''s words, they couldn''t wait to rush into the Alchemy Room. They all looked at their husband with surprise and joy. "Of course, who do you think your husband is? Naturally, it was a piece of cake." "I have refined the Foundation Pills, and not just that, three top-quality Foundation Pills." Zhou Sui said, brimming with pride. Chapter 119 - 119: Unfettered Path, Alchemy Master_1 "Master, you actually succeeded on your first try, that''s too shocking. I thought you might fail this time." Xia Jingyan was genuinely surprised, looking at Zhou Sui. Even seasoned Second Stage Alchemists can''t guarantee success in alchemy, based on her estimations. At least two or three attempts are usually necessary to create just one or two pills. Yet here her husband was, succeeding on his first try. It was truly unprecedented. If the news got out, it would undoubtedly shake the Alchemy World. "It''s not only about success, but it''s also three high-quality Foundation Pills." "At the auction in Misty Cloud City, one high-quality Foundation Pill was worth over four hundred thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones." "So now, three Foundation Pills equate to over a million Lower Grade Spiritual Stones, right?!" Mu Ziyi was left speechless, staring at the three high-quality Foundation Pills inside of the Pill Furnace. This wasn''t just a simple pill to her; it was an enormous fortune, astonishingly vast. Even cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage would yearn for these pills, willing to kill for such wealth. "Master, you are truly a genius Alchemist. I knew there was nothing you couldn''t master." Ji Bingyu was awe-inspired, looking adoringly at Zhou Sui, a blush creeping onto her fair cheeks. A warm feeling surged within her, filling her with untold happiness. "He''s actually succeeded? Looks like the lad wasn''t boasting, he really can make Foundation Pills." From afar, Leng Yuexi was similarly astonished. She had previously thought Zhou Sui''s alchemy attempt was doomed to fail; after all, even the Pill Masters within the Immortal Mist Sect weren''t confident in their ability to produce Foundation Pills flawlessly. Even those capable of producing Foundation Pills are few and far between. Within the Immortal Mist Sect, there were only two or three of them. If someone could successfully produce a Foundation Pill, they could be considered a master of alchemy. Who would have thought, a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Stage could compare to an Alchemy Master? It was unthinkable. Without a doubt, if Zhou Sui were to show up at the Immortal Mist Sect now, he would immediately be invited to become an external elder of the Sect, a position comparable to a Direct Disciple. The value of a Second Stage Alchemist is simply too great. Even disciples from the wicked sect, who enjoy pointless slaughter, wouldn''t dare to easily kill an Alchemist. Not killing Alchemists has become an unwritten rule when sects clash. It''s simply too difficult for an Alchemist to achieve something, they''re akin to top-tier scientists. You can''t cultivate one just by wanting to. If they don''t possess the talent, no amount of resources can foster their growth. So, for people who hold such high technology and yet do not possess substantial killing power, it''s best to avoid killing them if possible. Why not capture them instead, making them spend their days and nights making pills for you? Wouldn''t that be great?! Hence, becoming a Second Stage Alchemist is like obtaining a get-out-of-jail-free card. Of course, Zhou Sui wouldn''t want to become just another alchemy minion. He only practices alchemy for the sake of his own journey, not for the benefit of others. "Wait, if that lad has successfully created a Foundation Pill, how am I going to repay my debt to him?" "Besides a Foundation Pill, what else can I offer?" At this point, Leng Yuexi was experiencing a turmoil of emotions. As a way to repay Zhou Sui for saving her life, she had originally planned to gift him a Foundation Pill from her sect. But now, he no longer needed a Foundation Pill from the Immortal Mist Sect, he could make his own. This meant that the repayment she had planned was no longer necessary. In such a situation, she was at a complete loss, unable to figure out what else Zhou Sui would want. Regarding her aiding Zhou Sui in hunting Second Stage beasts, she didn''t view it as returning his favor. It was more like a simple task, nothing noteworthy. ............ "Yu''er, Purple Yan, Jingyan, you can take these three exquisite Foundation Pills." "Rest for a period of time and get yourselves to the peak state, then use the Foundation Pills for Foundation Establishment." "You don''t need to worry about failure. If you don''t succeed this time, there will be another chance." "It''s just a mere Foundation Pill. As long as I get a Second Stage Demon Core, I can casually refine a bunch. There''s simply no need to go to some shitty auction. I can personally refine them." At this moment, Zhou Sui felt a sense of clarity within the Alchemy Room, his mood incredibly relaxed. He gave the three exquisite Foundation Pills to his companions. Previously, he had to attend auction events and compete with loads of people for Foundation Pills, being treated like a doormat by the Alchemists. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, even after securing a Foundation Pill at an auction, there was always the threat of being killed and robbed by others. In short, acquiring a Foundation Pill at an auction was fraught with risks. But now, he could directly make Foundation Pills himself without going to any auctions. Without a doubt, his journey is now clear and no one can obstruct his path. "Master, you''re so good to us." On hearing this, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan all gazed adoringly at Zhou Sui, their hearts filled with love. They were at a loss for words, unable to describe their overwhelming gratitude. All they could say was that they had chosen the right partner, making it all worth it. If they had chosen any other man, they wouldn''t have had the opportunity to get a Foundation Pill. For the next few days, they rested and recuperated, bringing their essential qi to its highest, most perfect state. This involved their journey towards cultivation, so failure wasn''t an option. If they failed, it would mean wasting a high-quality Foundation Pill, a pill of great value that money can''t buy in the outside world. Of course, Zhou Sui assisted, helping his companions feel relaxed and joyful. However, it was all worth it. After three days and nights of diligent cultivation, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan felt satisfied, their essential qi reaching the peak. While it''s too soon to say that success is guaranteed in the Foundation Establishment stage, the chances of unforeseen circumstances are quite slim. Zhou Sui''s cultivation has also improved significantly, and he''s likely to be close to the Qi Cultivation ninth Layer. Maybe he''ll start the process of reaching the Foundation Establishment soon. ... "Ready to try Foundation Establishment?" At this moment, Leng Yuexi sensed Zhou Sui''s condition. She too was amazed that the three women were ready to attempt Foundation Establishment. Even within the Immortal Mist Sect, those who were True Disciples still had to wait for a Foundation Pill. It often took over a decade to get one. People were usually in their thirties or forties by the time they began attempting Foundation Establishment. However, this was inevitable given the small number of Foundation Pills available. Within the sect, there were many cultivators but far too few pills. Waiting in line was the only option. Nowhere else could they receive a Foundation Pill and attempt Foundation Establishment immediately. It certainly helps to have the right partner; it saves a great deal of time and hard work. Having a good partner was as if one was reborn, leading to drastic changes in one''s life. No wonder they say choosing a partner needs careful consideration. It''s extremely important. Leng Yuexi was filled with a slew of thoughts. Chapter 120 - 120: Not Satisfied with Three Dao Companions?!_1 After resting for three more days, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi, fully rebounded back to their peak state, all reaching the perfect realm of the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation. They bid farewell to Zhou Sui and went into their individual caves to attempt the Foundation Establishment. After all, there was a second stage Spirit Vein here. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This location was extremely beneficial for their Foundation Establishment, it could even enhance the success rate to a certain degree. They didn''t need to go anywhere else for cultivation. However, this was a tough time for Zhou Sui. Having three Taoist companions all simultaneously entering seclusion for a breakthrough, and yet no one to accompany him during lonely and restless nights was a rare occurrence in recent years. But then again, soon he would have three partners who had Established their Foundation. By then, he could cultivate together with Foundation Cultivators, which was an unprecedented privilege in the world of cultivation. After all, which man could find a Foundation partner during their Qi Cultivation Stage? It was simply unheard of. It was as unthinkable as a mouse finding a mother cat as its partner. "Indeed, it''s an occasion to celebrate." With this thought, Zhou Sui personally started cooking, using the meat of the second level monstrous beast, the Great Rock Snake, which he obtained previously. The kitchen was soon filled with an alluring aroma, mouth-watering to say the least. In a short while the table was filled with a feast, five dishes and a soup, accompanied by fruits and vegetables, it was quite a sumptuous spread. For the past three months, his main diet had basically been the meat of second level monstrous beasts. Honestly, this was greatly beneficial for his cultivation. Especially for the Dragon Elephant Gu, these monstrous beast meats were highly nourishing, they could considerably expedite its evolution. This also enabled Zhou Sui to acquire more mystical blood energy. Without a doubt, his physical constitution now, compared to three months ago, was much stronger; his vital essence was full to the brim, and his body''s strength was extremely formidable. If this were to continue, even before his cultivation Foundation was Established, his body seemed to have begun the process. "What is that smell? It''s so delicious!" At this moment, Leng Yuexi came in following the wonderful aroma, she seemed to have noticed the smell of the cookery and curiously looked at the dishes on Zhou Sui''s table. "Senior Leng, you noticed the aroma too. Today I made a soup with snake meat, let''s enjoy it together." Zhou Sui invited her in. "I never expected that you could cook as well. I originally thought that it was your Taoist companions who were doing all the cooking." Leng Yuexi did not decline. During these three months, they frequently had meals together, their relation improved significantly and it had simply become routine. Even for Foundation Cultivators, though their daily appetite had greatly diminished, they still needed to eat. "Cooking is just a skill to me. When I was alone, I used to cook for myself, it''s nothing big." Zhou Sui smiled slightly. Even though in his previous life he had been a social recluse and frequently ordered takeaway, there were times when he cooked for himself. He had watched videos online and learned some simple cooking techniques. Of course, his cooking could not be classified as delicious, but he managed just enough to fill his stomach and that was enough. "So you were on your own once as well? Maybe I am too now." Leng Yuexi seemed to be reminded of something and couldn''t help but jest. "Oh? Doesn''t Senior Leng have a father, the Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect? Don''t you have a family?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "Heh, he didn''t even dare to descend the mountain to save his own daughter who was trapped in Misty Cloud City for over two years, what kind of father is he?" Leng Yuexi scoffed coldly. Clearly she bore a great resentment towards her father, the Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect. Although she could understand his ruthless actions for the sake of the Sect, as a father, he just watched as his own daughter fell into the hands of the Ghost Demon Sect without making any effort to intervene. No matter how understanding she was, she could not emotionally accept this, it left her feeling very distressed. However, such instances weren''t rare in the cultivation world where the pursuit of eternal life often led to the abandonment of wives and daughters. The number of ruthless cultivators was simply too high. "What would you do if your Taoist companions were surrounded by cultivators from the Demon Sect and faced a life or death situation, would you save them or not?" At this moment, Leng Yuexi looked intently at Zhou Sui, she seemed rather serious. "Of course I would save them. Even if it was a life or death situation, I would still save them." "If I didn''t have them anymore and I was the only one left, there would be no meaning left for me either." Zhou Sui, without thought, responded passionately on reflex. In his past life, he had become proficient in all sorts of girlfriend question and answer sessions, he had ample theoretical experience and he wouldn''t make a mistake. "Just as I thought, there are men in this world who are different." "Even though you are a pervert, you still value relationships and righteousness." Leng Yuexi felt a warm fuzziness in her heart and responded with a little sentimentality. She felt her fondness of Zhou Sui increasing rapidly. Truthfully, she did not doubt his words. When Misty Cloud City was besieged by the Ghost Demon Sect, he did not abandon his Taoist companions and instead, managed to build a massive underground shelter. He not only protected himself, but also his Taoist companions. If he were not a man of righteousness and relationships, he could never have accomplished such an arduous task. Now he has refined three Foundation Pills and given them all to his Taoist companions to assist in their breakthrough. Even though this man says he will definitely be able to get Foundation Pills in the future. But who could guarantee the future? What if he''s unable to acquire a second level inner core, or what if he''s unable to successfully refine a Foundation Pill? Anything''s possible. Who could be a hundred percent certain? Without a doubt, if there were no more Foundation Pills, it''s very likely one''s path will be blocked. One who would willingly sacrifice his own path to aid his Taoist companions in their breakthrough, she seriously could not think of a second man who would make such a choice. Even within the Immortal Mist Sect, though the Direct Disciples behaved very amiably, when it came to competing for Foundation Pills, they would turn ruthless, showing no mercy. None of the Direct Disciples would back down. A man''s character is determined not by what he says, or what he thinks, but by what he does. Some people are smooth talkers, they''re hypocritical and disgusting. Yet some are smooth talkers because they''re genuine and bring joy to others. Obviously, this man belonged to the latter. "Senior Leng, even though you said you are alone now, if you don''t mind, in the future I can become your family." At this moment, Zhou Sui was looking very seriously at Leng Yuexi. What?! Hearing these words, Leng Yuexi blushed instantly, as if she was drunk. What on earth does this man think he''s saying? What does he mean by, "in the future I can become your family?" Is this a noun phrase or a verb phrase? Could it be that this man wants to be her Taoist companion?! Yet, this scoundrel already has three wives and doesn''t seem satisfied, could it be he''s taken a fancy to her too? Chapter 121 - 121: Promotion to Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer_1 "What...what exactly do you mean?" Leng Yuexi wanted to be angry, but for some reason, she couldn''t muster any anger at that moment. Even her heart felt a trace of happiness. "What do I mean, does Senior Leng still not understand?" "Let me be blunt, I want you to become my Dao companion." Zhou Sui looked at Leng Yuexi, saying so straightforwardly. Honestly, he wasn''t normally so bold, rarely acting so impulsively. But just now, the Obsession Gu deep within him seemed to stir, giving rise to a mysterious energy. This filled him with sudden courage, and his instinct told him that doing this could win the favor of the woman before him, and even obtain her. At that indistinct moment, there''s an extreme attraction between them, like yin and yang, or like magnets. "What...what are you talking about, don''t you already have three Dao companions?" "Why do you set your sights on me?" Hearing this, Leng Yuexi''s face turned red, and she stuttered out her words. She had completely forgotten that she was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, acting like just an ordinary woman. She felt at a loss for words in the face of the man''s declaration, unsure of what to say. And this shameless man was utterly disgraceful. While her three Dao companions are in seclusion for cultivation, he ran over to flirt with her. How thick-skinned could he be? Did he think of her as some loose woman? However, in the world of cultivation, it was normal for men to have several wives and concubines, so it didn''t seem like such a big deal. In the Cultivation World, there were no clear rules stating that a man couldn''t have a fourth Dao companion after having three. "Senior Leng, how many Dao companions I have is irrelevant." "The key now is your thoughts and mine." "From the moment I first laid eyes on you, I wanted to obtain you." Zhou Sui took hold of Leng Yuexi''s slender hand and then lifted her by her waist. "S-Stop, you shameless ruffian, you scoundrel!" "Do you know who I am?" "I am the young sect master of the Immortal Mist Sect, a grand Foundation Establishment Cultivator, the future Golden Core Master, how dare you do this to me?!" "An insignificant Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator, you are too bold, who gave you such courage?" "Hurry up and put me down." Leng Yuexi felt her body go weak, unable to muster any strength, her face blushing red, body temperature rising as if her whole body was on fire. This man was too domineering; how could he treat her this way. Was he relying on the fact that he had done her a favor and thought he could do as he pleased to her?! As for why she didn''t resist, she had no choice, after all, she was just a weak Foundation Establishment female cultivator, she couldn''t withstand this strong Qi Cultivation Stage man. So, she just had to endure his bullying. Indeed, it couldn''t be helped, she was just too weak. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With such reasoning, she comforted herself, finding various excuses. ... The night passed. "Your Spiritual Root has advanced to a certain extent." "You have gained a lot of cultivation experience for the Foundation Establishment Realm." "The Obsession Gu has gained a lot of energy, advancing to the high-quality second stage." "You have gained a lot of energy, advancing to the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation." At that moment, Zhou Sui sensed a massive amount of information from the depths of the Obsession Gu, these were the fruits of his labors overnight. Obviously, the fruits of such labor were tremendous. Boom~~ At that moment, he realized the energy of his True Yuan was surging like a tide within his body. Compared to before, its power had at least doubled. His True Yuan, Soul Power, and physical strength had achieved geometric increases. Honestly, after obtaining the Yuanyin of a Foundation Establishment female cultivator, the benefits were too enormous, immeasurable, surpassing his imagination. Originally, he''d thought it would take at least one or two years, even with the help of pills, to advance to the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation. But now, after obtaining the energy of a Foundation Establishment female cultivator''s Yuanyin, it was as if he had consumed a potent medicinal herb, saving him years of bitter cultivation. This allowed his cultivation to suddenly break through to the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation. Moreover, not only had he reached the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation, but he had even progressed further to 60% of the ninth layer. In a short time, he could reach the peak of the ninth layer. By then, he could attempt to establish his foundation and become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Honestly, his progress was unbelievably fast. Even a sect master''s Direct Disciple or prodigy with numerous resources at their disposal couldn''t keep up with his cultivation speed. If word got out, it would certainly shock the Cultivation World. Of course, Zhou Sui wouldn''t be foolish enough to spread this news. He would quietly make a fortune. "So this is the sensation of the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation? It''s so powerful." Zhou Sui was amazed. At that moment, all the meridians in his body had been completely opened, with the vast True Yuan flowing within like a river, circulating through every part. It was as if a perfect cycle had formed, pulsating with endless vitality. Honestly, the strength at the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation was at least more than double that of the eighth layer. After all, a ninth layer cultivator has fully opened all the meridians in the body. It''s not just about having a True Yuan that''s twice as strong, but it''s about forming a cycle with it. With such a cycle, a ninth layer cultivator could recover their True Yuan several times faster. How could an eighth layer cultivator compare to a ninth layer one? The difference was just too great. Of course, reaching this realm was also extremely difficult. Ordinary Loose Cultivators would need at least ten to twenty years to break through. Even for Sect cultivators possessing Upper Grade Spirit Roots would need several years of intense cultivation with the aid of a variety of Pills and Spirit Medicine to possibly break through the bottleneck of the eighth layer. But now Zhou Sui, with the help of Leng Yuexi''s Yuanyin, easily broke through, saving him years of bitter cultivation. Such a benefit was too great. "Indeed, it''s better to have more Dao companions, especially high-quality ones." "A good Dao companion can save a lot of cultivation time." "If I have three thousand Dao companions, wouldn''t I ascend after crossing the tribulation?" "Others rely on popping pills, I rely on marrying Dao companions, the results are the same." "All paths lead to the same goal." Zhou Sui touched his chin, feeling pleased. Chapter 136 - 136: Inventory of Gains, Eighty Thousand Middle-Grade Spirit Stones_1 "My lord, you''ve been so good to us." Indeed, after hearing Zhou Sui''s words, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were all deeply moved, as if they had a taste of sweet honey. They didn''t expect their lord to care this much for them, even considering their future Core Formation. To them, it was their lifelong dream to become a Foundation Establishment cultivators. As for being a Golden Core cultivator, it seemed like an impossibility. Even many geniuses with Upper Grade Spiritual Roots had failed to form a Golden Core. Not to mention that they only had Mid Grade Spiritual Roots, hence, their hopes for forming cores were slimmer. But ever since they married their lord, they discovered that the Foundation Establishment was merely just a starting point. It seemed like forming Golden Cores was not such an unreachable dream after all. All these were brought by their lord. All the promises he made were fulfilled, none of them was false. "We don''t need to be formal, we are all spouses, there''s no need for such talk." "If you succeed, then I succeed. A cultivating couple is meant to be one entity." Zhou Sui said with deep affection. He could sense the Obsession Gu was continuously evolving towards the third stage due to the incessant love and affection from his four wives. Perhaps the Obsession Gu will soon advance to the third stage, and by then, its various abilities will have greatly increased. Although the power of Obsession Gu indeed made them fall for him, This was only just the beginning. The enhancement of love and affection required constant care and sweet nothings. Why have sweet nothings always been an enduring measure for men? It''s because women have always fallen for it. Some people may not understand what sweet nothings are. Simply put, it involves making various promises. In the previous world, they involve buying cars, houses, gold bars, and designer bags. If it is in the cultivation world, it gets translated to purchasing medicinal pills, magic treasures, and various secret manuals. He was well versed in such tactics. "My lord." Upon hearing those words, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and Leng Yuexi all had affection in their eyes. Since they weren''t good at speaking, they compensated with actions, and rushed towards Zhou Sui simultaneously. It was like a feisty spider in Pansi Cave. Of course, before enjoying the bliss of their chamber, Zhou Sui conveniently commanded the Dream Soul Gu to fetch the storage bags of the dead cultivators and brought them back through the underground passage to the underground shelter. In this way, all the wealth of those cultivators now belonged to him. ...... A day later. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It must be said, Ji Bingyu and his wives were fervent, using every trick in the book. Fortunately, Zhou Sui''s body has been tempered by the Dragon Elephant Gu and was stronger than before. Otherwise, he might not have been able to handle it. It can only be said that women can be as aggressive as wolves or tigers. Especially the female cultivators who have advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm, they are untamed and insatiable. Not any ordinary man can handle them. Only after satisfying his wives did Zhou Sui get the time to check the storage bags he has acquired. This time he has amassed fifty-six storage bags in total. Of which eight were from Foundation Establishment Cultivators and forty-eight were from Qi Cultivation Stage Cultivators. Moreover, this wasn''t the total number of storage bags from local cultivators. Some of them died in the Golden Core cave dwelling. The storage bags of those cultivators naturally stayed in that place. Zhou Sui had no interested in retrieving them. After all, that place is guarded by a third-rank monster. Anyone who dares to go to that place is looking for death. "Tsk tsk, these collective cultivators are undeniably too wealthy." Zhou Sui consequently admired. The first thing he saw in the storage bags were Spirit Stones. After all, Spirit Stones were the basic currency in the Cultivation World, no matter where you go, Spirit Stones serve as currency, irreplaceable while spending. Upon a careful count, he has accumulated fifty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones This was more than the Spirit Stones he obtained after killing the four demons of Cloud Mist. You can imagine how staggering the wealth of these cultivators was. Just the wealth from these fifty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones could place him as the richest among Foundation Establishment Cultivators. He wondered how much treasure this many Spirit Stones could buy. "Getting rich overnight, this is getting rich overnight. It''s like a windfall." Zhou Sui was delightful inside. After all, these Spirit Stones dropped from the sky. He didn''t have to lift a finger, as all of it was achieved by the third-rank monster killing a group of cultivators, and their wealth from within their storage bags went straight into his possession. He opportunistically took advantage of the situation and seized the wealth left by these cultivators. If this isn''t a windfall, then what is? However, you can''t expect too many such opportunities, it''s pure lottery luck, a pleasant surprise. You can''t expect this kind of lottery luck to keep coming in succession. "There are so many magic artifacts, as well as various kinds of spiritual medicine and demon beasts'' materials." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. After taking a detailed inventory of all the demon beast materials, spiritual medicines, magic artifacts, etc., left by these cultivators, he realised that they were valuable. If sold, they would be worth at least thirty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. If you add it all up, this time he made a fortune of eighty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. It is safe to say that this is more than the fortune he gained from the Lu family. But on thinking more about it, this is a common phenomenon. After all, this was the accumulative wealth of three Foundation Establishment families and some Loose Cultivators. As for the Lu family, even though they had a stronghold in Misty Cloud City and were constantly harvesting wealth, They have a large family with numerous members. So when the wealth is distributed evenly, each person doesn''t get much. Moreover, after more than two years of war, the Lu family had expended a large amount of wealth and lost a lot of their assets. So now, what was left in the Lu family treasure-house was very less. After combining all these factors, the wealth he gained from these cultivators was much greater, and he obtained more benefits. "Huh? What is this?" "Right, according to the memories of these Foundation Establishment cultivators, it seems that they have gained some treasures from the cave dwelling." "They even gained the heritage of Wanliu Master. Could this be Wanliu Master''s heritage scripture?!" Just then, Zhou Sui had a thought. He immediately saw a Heritage Jade Record in the storage bag, which was emitting an unfathomable aura. Obviously, this Heritage Jade Record was unusual and not comparable to ordinary Heritage Jade Records. Even the Book Worm in his body began to stir upon catching the scent of this aura, as if it couldn''t wait to devour it. Obviously, the value of this Heritage Jade Record was substantial. Chapter 137 - 137: The Tragic Life of Wanliu Master, Disciple of Yama Sect_1 "Eat it." Having decided this, Zhou Sui didn''t even bother to inspect this Heritage Jade Record, but let the Book Worm eat it directly. After all, if the Book Worm eats it, it''s the same as him eating it. However, as soon as the Book Worm bit into the Heritage Jade Record, it let out a horrendous scream from within. "Ah!" S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What on earth are you using to ruin the grand inheritance of my Yama Sect?!" A frustrated and angry voice came out from the Heritage Jade Record, full of fury. It never anticipated that there would be someone who didn''t give this Heritage Jade Record a glance before trying to destroy it. How absurd! How does this moron''s brain even work? Usually, shouldn''t you use your Spiritual Sense to perceive the information contained within the Heritage Jade Record?! To actually make a move to destroy such a precious Heritage Jade Record, this is madness! Of course, even more shocking was that this Heritage Jade Record was supposed to be indestructible. Even a Golden Core cultivator couldn''t possibly destroy it. But now, this strange worm could effortlessly eat it. No, it''s not as simple as eating it, more accurately, it should be assimilating. It was as if this Heritage Jade Record was instantly assimilated by this peculiar worm. If allowed to continue, it would undoubtedly be assimilated and lose its life and Dao. Having perceived the deadly crisis, it did not care about revealing its identity and shouted frantically. "Damn, there was even a remnant soul hidden inside the Heritage Jade Record?!" Zhou Sui lifted his hairs and felt the life-threatening crisis. He''d never think that the seemingly dead Heritage Jade Record could be so perilous, with even a remnant soul hidden within. He would not have discovered it, if not for the Book Worm. Obviously, if he recklessly used his Divine Sense to explore the information inside, he might have been harmed by this remnant soul, or even risked having his body taken over. He had heard of some secret techniques for body possession in the world of cultivation. When some old monsters'' lifespan was approaching its end, they would use secret techniques to conduct soul possession and live another life. Although the success rate of the possession technique was low, for those old monsters who were about to die, they deemed it a gamble worth taking. If they failed, it wouldn''t matter because they were destined to die anyway. If they succeeded, they would be able to live another life, reaping considerable benefits either way. But for those who were possessed, whether the possessor succeeded or failed, they would undoubtedly face certain death. "Eat it." Zhou Sui didn''t care at all about who this remnant soul was, or its purpose. In his view, safety was the most important thing, nothing else was peculiar. "Stop, stop immediately." "I''m Wanliu Master, True Disciple from Yama Sect." "I have the Supreme Cultivation Method that points directly to the Divinity Transformation Realm and I know many hidden treasure hideouts." "As long as you spare my life, all can be given to you." The remnant soul screamed in fright. But the Book Worm completely ignored it, it consumed this Heritage Jade Record in one bite, swallowing it in its belly. "You damn thing, me, the Wanliu Master, a True Disciple from the grand Yama Sect, have been in the world for hundreds of years." "And I''m going to die at the hands of a no-name junior like you." "I can''t accept it, I can''t accept it." The remnant soul screamed in desperation, trying to break through. Unfortunately for it, against the Book Worm''s infinite data space, its attempt of resistance was futile. Even the Book Worm couldn''t cause a slight tremor, there was no way. Within a mere moment, this strand of residual soul swallowed by the Book Worm along with the Heritage Jade Record was completely assimilated. Swish~~~~ A massive amount of information instantly plunged into the depths of Zhou Sui''s Sea of Consciousness. "No way, is this guy really the Wanliu Master, and he''s not even dead?" "He even turned into a strand of residual soul and survived for hundreds of years." Zhou Sui''s eyes widened in shock. This time, the Book Worm devoured the Heritage Jade Record, and incidentally also digested Wanliu Master''s soul, obtaining Wanliu Master''s inherited memories, and countless pieces of information. He instantly learned the whole story. Wanliu Master wasn''t a local cultivator, he came from an overseas Nascent Soul Sect, the Yama Sect, he was even its true disciple, the last disciple. The Yama Sect, after all, was a Nascent Soul Sect with a Nascent Soul Elder backing it. But who could have expected that the Nascent Soul Elder of Yama Sect suddenly died, greatly weakening the sect''s strength. As the Yama Sect had been acting domineeringly in the past, killing people like weeds, it had long provoked public condemnation. If the Nascent Soul Elder had not perished, other sects wouldn''t dare retaliate, they could only endure it silently. But now, following the Nascent Soul Elder''s fall, the Yama Sect no longer possessed its former might. That led to the entire sect being besieged by several other clans. A large number of disciples perished. The elders were killed. As the true disciple of Yama Sect and its last successor, Wanliu Master took the most important Legacy Cultivation Method of Yama Sect and quickly fled. Even so, he was constantly hunted by enemies and heavily injured. Fortunately, he was proficient in many demonic secret techniques, using a Blood Evasion Technique that depleted his lifespan, he was finally able to survive. In the end, Wanliu Master ventured overseas, visited many places, and finally arrived in the jurisdiction of the Immortal Mist Sect. He made his name known just by flexing his skills. At the time, he also thought about re-establishing the Yama Sect in this place. But at that time, his old injuries relapsed. To avoid the Golden Core cultivators noticing his weakness, he had to hastily venture into the misty mountains and built a temporary dwelling. However, his injuries were severe and irreparable, salvation was next to impossible. Desperate to extend his own life, Wanliu Master decided to take a risk and use a secret technique of Yama Sect, allowing his soul to integrate into the Heritage Jade Record of Yama Sect. This way, his soul could survive for hundreds of years. If someone invaded his Golden Core dwelling and got this Heritage Jade Record, he could avail of an opportunity when the intruder was reading the legacy of Yama Sect, to launch a soul seizing technique, seize the other person''s body, and live again. However, man proposes but God disposes. Initially, in order to secure his own safety, he chose to construct his dwelling not only in the desolate misty mountains but also set up a triple-layered Prohibition Array inside the dwelling. This resulted in his cave dwelling not being found or broken into for five hundred years. What insulted him even more was that a Spirit Beast, the Ape King, which he had involuntarily contracted when he came to this area, loyally guarded his cave dwelling even after his death. Seemingly as if it didn''t want to leave even if it died. Making it so that for five hundred years, no one could approach his cave dwelling, not even finding a person to seize. Even if there were cultivators who approached, they were scared off by the Ape King. Just when Wanliu Master was about to give up, cultivators like the Shen family finally broke into his Prohibition Array. At that time, he was extremely grateful, even breaking down in tears, feeling that finally his fortunes had turned. The heavens had not forsaken him. Soon, he, Wanliu Master, would be able to seize one of them, and live again. Then he would kill that stupid Ape King. If it weren''t for the foolish loyalty of this dumb beast, he wouldn''t have ended up like this. Chapter 124 - 124: Gathering of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Treated as Easy Targets_1 It did not take long before the monks of the Shen family left. Zhou Sui also took out many successfully refined pills and spiritual wine from his body, in exchange for the spiritual medicines obtained by the other party from the cloud mountains, as well as various kinds of monster meat, materials, and so on. After all, due to the Dragon Elephant Gu, his food intake has greatly increased. Every day, he needs to eat a lot of monster meat. Naturally, the more resources the better. Those he can''t eat can be stored in the Gu Divine Bowl, and they won''t go bad anyway. The first and second stage monster meat stored in the Gu Divine Bowl is now enough for him to eat for ten years. Of course, as his cultivation level and appetite increase, the food supply may decrease a bit. However, this is absolutely sufficient to cope with the current situation. "Husband, how well did I do?" Leng Yuexi blinked her beautiful eyes, looking at Zhou Sui for praise. Because she knows that her husband is not a person who likes taking risks or exploring relics and caves. After all, no one knows what dangers there will be inside the caves. The number of cultivators who die every year while exploring the caves is countless. Looking at the current cultivation situation, regardless of whether he needed the treasures within the cave, he could cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Realm, and even to the Golden Core Realm, so why did he have to follow them to take the risk? If failed, one would lose their life. "Well done, no one knows what dangers lay inside the Golden Core cave, it''s right to refuse." "If they really got something from it, then we can trade with them later." "There is no need to take risks." Zhou Sui nodded, appreciating Leng Yuexi''s actions. "However, my lord. With the presence of the Golden Core Cave nearby, it does not only attract the Shen family, but maybe also other clans at the Foundation Establishment phase and other cultivators." "Maybe the cloud and fog mountain range will not remain stable moving forward." "Perhaps a large number of Foundation Establishment cultivators will appear." Leng Yuexi noted this. The Golden Core Cave has a huge attraction to Foundation Establishment cultivators, and if one can gain the lifetime wealth of Golden Core cultivators, the value is simply immeasurable. Even if they don''t acquire any wealth, and only obtain the secret teachings and heritage of the Golden Core cultivator, it''s still a jackpot. After all, apart from big Sects like Immortal Mist Sect, remaining Loose Cultivators'' Legacy Cultivation Method, at most, would be able to reach Foundation Establishment Realm. They also desperately want to obtain Cultivation Techniques that lead to the Golden Core Realm. Only the Cultivation Techniques of the Golden Core level are regarded as priceless. "I hope there won''t be any major trouble for the time being." Zhou Sui also has a feeling of urgency. He didn''t expect that he would run into such crises in a short period of time after leaving Misty Cloud City. Originally, he thought he could cultivate in peace for a while, but this trouble appeared again unexpectedly. Fortunately, his Taoist companion was a Foundation Establishment cultivator. With such a strong backing, presumably those cultivators who enter the cloud mountains would hesitate to make a move. Just wait for his Taoist companions to successfully establish their foundations, and then it''s likely to be much safer here. ...¡­ Just as Leng Yuexi had predicted, the Shen family''s invitation was not just fixing on Zhou Sui alone, it seemed they had invited all Foundation Establishment monks in various parts of the Cloud Fog Mountain Range. For a time, the place was tumultuous, and a large number of cultivators rushed over. In just over ten days'' time, the number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators in this place had increased by more than ten. From time to time, shadows of unfamiliar monks appeared around the valley, occasionally probing the valley''s capacity. However, due to the prestige of Leng Yuexi, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, those strange monks did not dare to break in arbitrarily. Nevertheless, being watched by these strange monks, Zhou Sui felt very uncomfortable. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He can''t concentrate on cultivation. After all, who knows if these daring loose cultivators would attack the array barrier of the cave. If they were to affect the establishment of three of his partners, that would be a huge impact on the path of cultivation. This matter is almost intolerable. "My Lord, these loose cultivators are becoming more and more presumptuous. It seems that a cultivator in the late stage of Foundation Establishment has set his sights on us." Hints of cold light showed in Leng Yuexi''s eyes. She was able to sense a hint of malice from the depths of the darkness. "They want to explore the Golden Core Cave. They should go and explore it themselves. Why do they have to bother us?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. "My Lord, these cultivators are likely all loose cultivators. Those who have become Foundation Establishment cultivators as loose cultivators are all ruthless people. Who knows how many bloody deeds they have done in their youth." "Only by being so, they can quickly accumulate wealth for building the foundation." "Even if they become Foundation Establishment cultivators, this kind of character will not change." "They are like jackals, seeing the weak and rushing up to take a bite." "It seems we may be considered soft targets by these Foundation Establishment loose cultivators." Leng Yuexi said in a deep voice. It is clear that even though Leng Yuexi has shown the late stage of Foundation Establishment, among these loose cultivators, there are one or two who have reached the late Foundation Establishment phase. If they were to add a few more early stage Foundation Establishment, or even middle stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, then even with Leng Yuexi''s current cultivation level, she would probably be unable to resist them. These Foundation Establishment loose cultivators probably have the same thought, hence the emergence of ill intention. "The Shen family is not a good thing either. After being rejected by us, they probably harbor some resentment." "Even if they did not harbor any resentment, they would want to use other loose cultivators to test our strength." "So they allowed these loose cultivators to probe us." "In this case, we should take the initiative to strike first, kill a batch of them, so they''ll know how powerful we are." Zhou Sui clenched his fists. Though the Shen family didn''t make a move against them, he instinctively felt there would definitely be intricate connections between them. Otherwise, these loose cultivators would definitely not be so audacious. "But my Lord, there are many of them and they have mysterious methods, I may not necessarily be their opponent," Leng Yuexi frowned. Although she is confident in her own strength, when facing so many Foundation Establishment cultivators, she cannot guarantee a 100% victory. More importantly, if these Foundation Establishment cultivators target her husband, taking Mr. Zhou hostage, she will hesitate to make a move, she has to be cautious. "Don''t worry, haven''t you forgotten?" "Though my cultivation level may not be on par with the Foundation Establishment cultivators, I have a secret soul technique that can influence the Foundation Establishment cultivators." "The battle between Foundation Establishment is often decided in a split second." Zhou Sui smiled slightly, brimming with confidence. After advancing to the Qi Cultivation nineth Layer, his true Yuan within his body has greatly improved, but more importantly, his soul power has also greatly improved. His divine sense is comparable to a late stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. If he were to borrow the power of the Dream Soul Gu, then this soul power can even interfere with a late stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. Although it cannot severely harm a late stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, it can affect the opponent''s actions, causing the opponent to be in a daze for a second. Chapter 125 - 125: The Power of Dream Soul Gu, Striking First is Strong_1 Of course, Zhou Sui''s confidence in the Dream Soul Gu wasn''t unfounded. Over the past few days, he had sparred with Leng Yuexi several times, experiencing the strength of the late Foundation Establishment stage. He could truly sense the power of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. On a direct confrontation, even his current state wouldn''t be a match for a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Perhaps he would be killed in a single clash. But if it were a sneak attack, things would be completely different. With the power of the Dream Soul Gu, he could create an illusion without making a sound, trapping the Foundation Establishment cultivator unknowingly. It was like what happened to Leng Yuexi before. One moment of carelessness, got her trapped in the power of the Dream Soul Gu, and she actually slipped into a dream for a whole second. This made Leng Yuexi break out in a cold sweat. Because if this happened in a life-and-death battle, she would have been killed, completely unable to resist. From that moment onwards, Zhou Sui realized the power of his Dream Soul Gu, which could certainly challenge those above his level. "I see, is it your Secret Soul Technique husband?" "If it''s both of us, your Secret Soul Technique and my ambush, I fear that group of Foundation Establishment loose cultivators would definitely not be able to resist." The eyes of Leng Yuexi suddenly lit up. She recalled the sparring match with her husband, although she was careless then. But the effect was quite horrifying. After all, her husband was merely at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, and if he advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm, wouldn''t he be able to sweep through the cultivators of the same rank and become invincible?! Indeed, her husband was a genius. Despite being a Qi Cultivation stage cultivator, the power of his divine sense was equivalent to a late Foundation Establishment, such talent was beyond imagination. If she hadn''t experienced it personally, she wouldn''t have known that there were cultivators with such talent in this world. "The first to strike prevails, better than a hundred punches." "Since you guys are courting death, don''t blame me for it." A gleam of cold light flashed in Zhou Sui''s eyes. He originally wanted to cultivate peacefully, but who would have thought that someone was not happy about his peace. Since this is the case, he could only strike first, and send them to hell. ........ S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Deep into the night, outside of a valley, a makeshift camp. The leader was a late Foundation Establishment loose cultivator named Chu Fucai. He was a notorious robber, dangerous and brutal, countless cultivators died in his hands. Even a true disciple from the Qingmu Sect was brutally killed by him. Becuase of this, he was wanted by the Qingmu Sect, with even Golden Core cultivators hunting him. Therefore, he got scared and hid in the Cloud Mist Mountains, surviving by relying on its harsh environment. But his dangerous character, which valued wealth more than life, did not change. He often engaged in robberies and murders in the Cloud Mist Mountains. Beside him were three Foundation Establishment cultivators, one was middle phase Foundation Establishment, and two were early phase Foundation Establishment. They got to know each other in the Cloud Mist Mountains and became sworn brothers. You could say, these four Foundation Establishment cultivators all share the same misfortune. Being hunted by Golden Core Sects, they hid in the Cloud Mist Mountains, narrowly escaped the mouth of death. These four Foundation Establishment cultivators were referred to as the Four Demons of the Cloud Mist, making numerous cultivators live in fear. If the environment here wasn''t so harsh and the number of cultivators was not small, they might have been able to set up a huge Foundation Establishment power and wreak havoc in this area, doing whatever they liked. "Brother Chu, do we really want to make a move against the Foundation Establishment female cultivator? That female cultivator is a late Foundation Establishment Sect''s cultivator, she is not easy to deal with." Said a man in black robes, with an ugly face, and was at mid Foundation Establishment stage. He felt that the mysterious female cultivator was not easy to handle. "Heh heh, what''s there to be feared of? Just a late Foundation Establishment female cultivator. She is a late Foundation Establishment, but aren''t I one too?" A cold gaze appeared in Chu Fucai''s eyes, "Based on my observations these few days, within that valley, there is only one late Foundation Establishment female cultivator, the other four are merely at the Qi Cultivation eighth and ninth layer, barely worth mentioning. The mechanisms set up within the valley were merely first-order formations, incapable of impeding us at all. If the four of us were to take action, it should be an easy task." With fierce killing intent surrounding him, he felt that a mere late Foundation Establishment female cultivator wouldn''t pose a problem. He had slain cultivators of the same realm before. Even the direct disciples of sects were nothing more than that. With an unprepared enemy against his prepared self, his victory was certain. "I agree with Chu''s plan, indeed a late Foundation Establishment female cultivator is formidable, but when it comes to fighting, who could compete with Chu. If the three of us Foundation Establishment cultivators assist from the side, outnumbering the few, I believe the late Foundation Establishment female cultivator is just nothing to us." A skinny small-faced early Foundation Establishment cultivator spoke. "That''s right, the Foundation Establishment female cultivator brought four Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators to the Cloud Mist Mountains, not having any fellow cultivators around, even if we are facing ambushes, she wouldn''t be able to find any help." "I have inquired about the surrounding Foundation Establishment families, they do not know that Foundation Establishment female cultivator, they just encountered each other by chance, they definitely would not help." "Just think about it, if we kill this Foundation Establishment female cultivator, then her Spirit Stones, pills, secret arts and other treasures, all will become ours." "This is definitely more profitable than exploring a hidden cave, we will definitely make a fortune." The other early Foundation Establishment cultivator also agreed with the idea of robbing them, he was already looking forward to checking their storage bags, he had no idea how much wealth a Foundation Establishment cultivator could carry. But one thing he was sure about, it would be enough for them enjoy to their heart''s content. "I know you are worried about whether the Foundation Establishment female cultivator has a firm background." "The question is, even if she does, so what? All four of us are being hunted by Golden Core Sects, we are already wanted." "Even if there are more bounties on us, so what? Would several Golden Core cultivators be dispatched to apprehend us?" "The saying goes, if you have many bugs, you aren''t afraid of being bitten. We are already at this stage, we shouldn''t fear anything." Chu Fucai chuckled coldly. "All of you have argued quite reasonably, I agree. So when do we attack?" The old man in black robe also seemed tempted, and made up his mind. "There''s no rush. Our movements these few days have been a bit large, and might raise the other party''s guard." "Let''s wait a while, when things are quiet, we will launch a secret attack." "We will catch that Foundation Establishment female cultivator by surprise." "Maybe by then, she will have been killed in her sleep by us, without us getting hurt in any way." Chu Fucai gave a small smile. "Alright, all of this depends on you now, Chu." Each of the Foundation Establishment cultivators nodded in satisfaction. Boom~~~ Just at that moment, an invisible wave of divine sense swept past, covering the four Foundation Establishment cultivators in a flash. Chapter 126 - 126: Superior Magical Treasure Golden Jiao Scissors, Cooperating with Endless_1 What?! At this moment, Chu Fucai''s hair stood on end as he felt a dangerous presage. His cultivator intuition, being at the Foundation Establishment stage, was wildly signaling a warning of an impending danger. He felt as if his soul was being pulled by a certain force into a dreamlike realm, leaving him momentarily befuddled. Truth be told, he had never experienced such a feeling before. The one who had made this move was none other than Zhou Sui. One of his clones had brought the Dream Soul Gu to this place, and then instantly activated its dream-entering ability. It was clear that Zhou Sui, who had advanced to the Qi Cultivation ninth layer, was now even more proficient at using the abilities of the Dream Soul Gu. Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator, when caught off guard, would be easily affected by it. After all, his current level of divine sense was comparable to a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. In terms of soul power, there wasn''t much difference between him and a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. With their minds completely distracted, these four Foundation Establishment cultivators were instantly caught off guard. Only Chu Fucai, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, barely managed to fend it off, being entrapped in the dream for just one second. As for the other three cultivators, they were entrapped for at least three seconds each. One by one, they stared dumbfounded, completely unaware of what had just happened. "Who in the blazes is trying to sneak attack me, Chu Fucai?!" Chu Fucai was both shocked and enraged. He activated his secret technique, allowing himself to instantly regain consciousness and break out of the dream state. Just as he was about to wake his three allies, a figure suddenly launched an attack from the front. It was an enchanting figure that resembled a fairy descended from the heavens. In her hand was an exceedingly terrifying top-grade magic artifact, which emitted a golden radiance. It seemed like a Jiao dragon was coming into existence, poised to rip everything in the world in half. The one who made this move was none other than Leng Yuexi. She and Zhou Sui had coordinated flawlessly. When Zhou Sui activated the dream-entering ability, Leng Yuexi boldly attacked, controlling the top-grade magic artifact, the Golden Jiao Scissors, and charging towards Chu Fucai and the other four Foundation Establishment cultivators. The timing of her attack couldn''t have been more perfect. "It''s over, is that actually a top-grade magic artifact?" "Just who among the Foundation Establishment cultivators from which sect is attacking me?!" "Is this heavens'' intent to annihilate me?" Chu Fucai was instantly scared out of his wits. One needs to understand that magic artifacts have different levels. The most basic is a magic tool, followed by a spiritual artifact, then a magic treasure, spiritual treasure, and so on. If an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator could use a spiritual artifact, it would be quite commendable and could magnify their combat power several times. As for magic treasures, they are something only Golden Core cultivators are qualified to use. If a Foundation Establishment cultivator could use a magic treasure, their combat power would be akin to a tiger growing wings, multiplying by more than tenfold. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A Foundation Establishment cultivator with a magic treasure in hand could basically become invincible among those of their own tier. However, no Foundation Establishment cultivator could afford such extravagance. Unless they were direct disciples of a Golden Core sect who had been favored by their sect, they might be bestowed a magic treasure for protection. Clearly, this mysterious female cultivator who suddenly attacked must be a direct disciple of a certain sect. Otherwise, she wouldn''t be so extravagant and have a magic treasure for protection. Boom boom boom~~ The next second, a golden light flickered and passed by. Four Foundation Establishment cultivators, including Chu Fucai, were instantly cleaved in half by the Golden Jiao Scissors, the cut was smooth and even. Streams of blood gushed out as if there was no cost to it. These four Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn''t even sustain for a second before getting instantly killed. Even if they were wearing defensive magic tools, it was of no use. In front of the top-grade magic artifact Golden Jiao Scissors, they were as fragile as tofu, easily torn apart. After they collapsed onto the ground, their eyes were wide open, showing expressions of terror, reluctance, and disbelief. They seemingly couldn''t believe that after being active in the Yunwu Mountain Range and even being chased by sects like Qingmu Sect and other Golden Core Sects for so many years, they could still jump around lively. But now, they were silent and fell here, getting killed without any resistance. "Dear, they''re all dead." Leng Yuexi looked at Zhou Sui tenderly, feeling overjoyed in her heart. She really hadn''t thought that the fight would turn out to be this easy. She''d originally thought that facing four Foundation Establishment cultivators might lead to a fierce battle if something unexpected occurred. But who could''ve expected that these four Foundation Establishment cultivators would easily crumble at the first blow? Under the soul technique of her dear husband, they were all instantly frozen in place, unable to move their bodies. Then she executed her lethal blow, effortlessly eliminating the four Foundation Establishment cultivators. She had never fought such an effortless battle in her life before. It was a downright obliteration. "Don''t approach them yet, just in case they''re playing dead." "Use the Fireball Technique to burn their bodies and turn them into ashes." Zhou Sui spoke very carefully. He knew that in this cultivation world, all sorts of secret techniques were constantly emerging. It wasn''t necessarily true that being cut in half meant death, it could also be a feigned death. In such a dangerously edged world, being careful, no matter to what extent, was always a wise choice. "Alright, dear." Leng Yuexi nodded, casting her Fireball Technique and instantly forming four fireballs. Each of them directly hit the bodies of the four Foundation Establishment cultivators, instantly sparking a massive fire. "Ahh, you rotten rat, even in death you won''t let us off." At this moment, the corpse of the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator let out a mournful shriek. His expression was one of shock and disbelief. This man was none other than Chu Fucai. He had originally cultivated a secret soul technique, and even if his body was hacked, by relying on the soul technique, he could allow his soul to attach to his body and get a fleeting spark of life. When the enemy got close, he would then make a lethal retaliation, dying together with the enemy. But who could''ve foreseen that this pair of vile couple would be so cautious and cunning? They had no intentions of approaching his corpse, instead, they attacked from long range, burning his corpse. This left him without a chance to use his tactics. But no matter how unwilling he was or how angry he was, it was of no avail. Zhou Sui and Leng Yuexi never approached, but instead stayed at a distance, watching calmly. Only when the four corpses were turned into ashes by the flames and the mournful voice completely disappeared did they stop. "Dear, you''re so clever. If it weren''t for your caution, I might have fallen into a trap." Leng Yuexi was overjoyed. She was really surprised at how cunning these Foundation Establishment cultivators were, that even in death they would have a fallback plan. If she hadn''t listened to her dear husband''s advice, she might have already fallen into their trap and would have died without even knowing how she died. Such insidious loose cultivators probably had countless trump cards prepared. In the past, a True disciple of the Qingmu Sect was sneakily killed by Chu Fucai this way. After all, when it came to combat experience and cunning, these sect disciples who had grown up in a greenhouse could never match these loose cultivators who had been lingering between life and death. If it weren''t for the lack of talent and poor cultivation techniques, and low-grade magic artifacts on their bodies, he could fight three sect disciples of the same level. Chapter 127 - 127: Never Endanger Oneself, Wanliu Masters Cave Dwelling_1 "When venturing out, caution is required," "These robbing cultivators are all ruthless and treacherous, each with numerous hidden tricks." "Once you let down your guard, you may fall prey to their tactics." "So when you fight in the future, remember this. Take every tactical advantage possible, surprise them if you can, attack from a distance if possible." "Don''t foolishly fight in hand-to-hand combat, if you make a mistake, you could lose your life." "We cultivators seek to achieve immortality, not to show off our strength." Zhou Sui stood with his hands behind his back, imparting years of cultivation experience to Leng Yuexi. He was well aware of his limitations, he was merely a homebody in his previous life. When it came to combat skills and cunning conspiracies, he was no match for these veteran fighters. However, he had one advantage - caution, he never risked his own safety. As long as he was not greedy and careless, he would encounter no problems. Therefore, he always sent his clone into battle. Even if the enemy happened to have hundreds of tactics, if they actually managed to kill him, he would only lose a clone, not something to fear. From the very beginning, he was on invincible ground. "No wonder, sir, you really do have extensive combat experience." "If I had been as cautious as you back then, I probably wouldn''t have fallen into the Ghost Demon Sect''s trap." Leng Yuexi looked at Zhou Sui with admiration. She had forgotten that she was a Foundation-building Cultivator, and the man in front of her was merely a Qi Practitioner. Normally, it was the Foundation-building Cultivator who guided the Qi Practitioner, the roles here had been reversed. But it must be said, Although her talent was astonishing, and her cultivation progressed at an astonishing speed, she spent most of the past 80 years deeply immersed in her cultivation within the sect. She seldom encountered any incidents. Furthermore, due to her noble status, being the Sect Master''s daughter, and her lofty position. This resulted in everyone around her being respectful, none of them would dare to use any cunning strategies against her, they all vied to flatter her. Precisely because of this, she was less vigilant, which resulted in her falling for the Ghost Demon Sect''s cunning scheme. Lucky for her, she met her beloved and was able to turn danger into safety. Thinking of this, her beautiful eyes filled up even more with love as she looked at Zhou Sui. "Don''t worry, from now on I''ll be by your side, the Demon Cultivators won''t be able to harm you." "In fact, we might even eradicate the Ghost Demon Sect in the future, avenging your grievances." Zhou Sui clenched his fists, passionately voicing his wild ambitions. "Thank you, dear," Leng Yuexi immediately felt a warming rush. "For now, you should stay here. Let me send my clone to check if there are any traps." "Once I confirm there are no traps, you can move." With a swoosh, Zhou Sui''s clone flew over. He carefully examined the situation, finding that the corpses of the four Foundation-building Cultivators had been reduced to ashes. Roaring sound~~ The next second, Zhou Sui activated the Dream Soul Gu. While the spirits of the four Foundation-building Cultivators hadn''t completely dissipated, he quickly devoured their souls, probing the memories within. Only then, did he finally let his guard down. Since the Dream Soul Gu had devoured their souls, they were definitely utterly dead. There was no chance that they had left any traps behind. "I see." A moment later, Zhou Sui had an enlightened look on his face. From the memories of the four Foundation-building Cultivators, he understood the ins and outs of the situation as well as their real identities. These four were the infamous "Four Demons of Yunwu". They had committed countless atrocities in the Yunwu Mountain Range, their reputation terrifying. Originally, they did not live here but in another part of Yunwu Mountain Range. Clearly, these "Four Demons of Yunwu" were invited here by the foundation-building families of the Shen, Xiao, and Mu. Apart from the "Four Demons of Yunwu", there were also more than a dozen foundation-building Loose Cultivators. All were here to excavate a Golden Core Cave Mansion. Although the Yunwu Four Demons wanted to deal with him due to their greed, the end result was kindled by the three cultivators with ulterior motives. Obviously, these three families had some ideas about their neighbouring late-stage foundation-building cultivator. However, they dared not reveal anything, so they thought of using the Yunwu Four Demons to probe him out. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But perhaps these three foundation-building families did not expect that the Yunwu Four Demons would be instantly killed before they even took actions. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui shared the information from the memories of these foundation-building cultivators with Leng Yuexi. "Dear, you mean the Golden Core Cave Mansion that the Shen family and the other two families are excavating is the Cave Mansion of a person named Wanliu Master?" Leng Yuexi''s eyes glinted. "Right, do you know this Wanliu Master?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. From the memories of the Foundation-builders, he found that the Wanliu Master seemed to be very famous, but the specifics weren''t clear to these Loose Cultivators. After all, they were just Loose Cultivators, the information they had naturally couldn''t compare to the Cultivators from Sects. "Yes." Leng Yuexi nodded, "About 500 years ago, this Wanliu Master was in his heyday. He was a foreign Golden Core Master, who once fought invincibly against all Golden Cores after arriving in our region." "Our ancestors from the Immortal Mist Sect initially thought that Wanliu Master wanted to establish his Dao lineage here and open a new Golden Core Sect. Surprisingly, he had no such intentions." "After some time, this Wanliu Master disappeared without a trace, even our sect''s ancestors couldn''t find his whereabouts. They originally thought he had left to go somewhere else, but they never expected that he would eventually perish in Yunwu Mountain Range and leave his Cave Mansion behind." "So that means, if we really can open Wanliu Master''s Cave Mansion, it would be a great reward," Zhou Sui finally understood why the Shen family and the others placed so much emphasis on this Golden Core Cave Mansion. Apparently, the name of Wanliu Master held great weight, and if they could obtain his legacy, the benefits would be incredibly significant. They had originally planned to gobble up the treasures inside. But later, they discovered that the Prohibition Array in the Golden Core Cave Mansion was too powerful for them to swallow alone. So, they began to invite some Foundation-building Dao friends to jointly break this Golden Core Mansion''s array. "You could say that. If our Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect, and others discover this news, even Golden Core Masters would take action, leaving no chances for these cultivators." "Are they not afraid that such a large-scale operation will leak news and be found out by other sects," "Which would then result in them losing everything?" Leng Yuexi remarked in astonishment. "Well, according to their memories, these Foundation-builders have all vowed a Heart Demon''s vow to not leak the news." "In addition, the Prohibition Array in the Cave Mansion is almost broken, and will be completely broken in more than a month. So even if the news does leak out, I''m afraid by then they would have taken all the treasures of the Cave Mansion and fled." Thinking about it, Zhou Sui was immediately aware of the Shen family and the others'' plan. Chapter 128 - 128: Famous Throughout the Cloud and Mist Mountains, A Fearsome Reputation_1 Clearly, the Shen family and the other two Foundation Establishment families also recognized the importance of this Golden Core Cave Mansion. If this news was leaked, they would certainly lose this cave mansion. Even the Golden Core Sect might intervene personally. So, they had prepared ahead of time. Once they seized the treasures inside the Golden Core Cave Mansion, they would retreat and leave the area immediately. Flee far away. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, the world was too vast, and not limited to just this place for cultivation. As long as they hid in a place tens of thousands of miles away for cultivation, they could alter their identities. Start cultivation anew. Anyway, as long as they''re still alive with the Golden Core inheritance, they can rise from the ashes. The resources of a mere Foundation Establishment family were far from as important as the Golden Core inheritance. "My husband, do you plan to get involved?" Leng Yuexi asked in curiosity. "No, let''s not. A Golden Core Cave Mansion is not that simple." "Who knows what kind of fallback Wanliu Master has left behind." "If we fall into their trap, it will be over." "We need not bother with them and should focus on our quiet cultivation." Zhou Sui had no interest in getting embroiled in this murky situation. After all, he was only a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator for now, he had no qualification to lay a finger on the treasures of the Golden Core Cave Mansion. Even with Leng Yuexi at his back, he didn''t want to take the risk. Because if anything happened to Leng Yuexi in the Golden Core Cave Mansion, he might not be able to survive in the Yunwu Mountain Range. There was no need to take risks. Anyway, the treasures he''s got now are more than enough for his cultivation. "OK, husband." Leng Yuexi naturally obeyed her husband''s words. She wasn''t very interested in Wanliu Master''s Cave Mansion either. The most important thing for her right now was Core Formation. Swish swish swish!!! In no time, Leng Yuexi and the clone of Zhou Sui returned to the cave. They also brought back all the storage bags from the corpses of the Yunwu Four Demons. After all, these were the lifelong treasures of four Foundation Establishment cultivators, they couldn''t be lost. The time for reaping the rewards was next. Of course, opening a Foundation Establishment cultivator''s storage bag was not such an easy task. They all left unique restrictions within their storage bags. If an inappropriate method was used, it would trigger the restrictions, causing the storage bag to disintegrate instantly, destroying everything inside. Fortunately, Zhou Sui had obtained the memories of the four. He knew how to unlock the restrictions, so he could safely deactivate them and obtain the treasures inside. ... The next morning. Soon, the cultivators from the Shen family, Mu family, and Xiao family, the three large Foundation Establishment families, discovered the tragic condition of the Yunwu Four Demons'' camp. They also saw the charred remains of the Yunwu Four Demons. They were all shocked. They had never expected the infamous Yunwu Four Demons to have been killed like this. "What happened? Why are our fellow Daoists dead? And the murderer is so ruthless, they even cremated the remains?" A cultivator from the Mu family was dumbstruck, utterly incredulous. After all, he knew full well how fearsome the Yunwu Four Demons were. A Foundation Establishment cultivator who could escape from the Golden Core Sect and gain a reputation in the Yunwu Mountain Range wouldn''t be that simple. But now, these Yunwu Four Demons were just dead, without any noise. They didn''t even struggle, which was frightening. Because anyone who can kill the Yunwu Four Demons easily can naturally kill them as well. "There are many Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Yunwu Mountain Range, basically they are all here. I believe none of them would attack each other. We all made a Heart Demon oath to assist each other in breaking the Golden Core Cave Mansion. Could they have encountered a second-stage demon beast and perished?" A Foundation Establishment cultivator guessed the cause of the Yunwu Four Demons'' death. "Impossible, the Yunwu Four Demons are sharp-witted. They survived in the Yunwu Mountain Range for so long. A second-stage demon beast couldn''t possibly have ambushed them, let alone prevent them from having a chance to escape. Undoubtedly, only a human cultivator could achieve this." "The question is, most of the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Yunwu Mountain Range are here. Who else could have touched them? It couldn''t be that a Golden Core Master took action, could it?" "Did you forget? Isn''t there a late-stage Foundation Establishment woman cultivator? It was probably her doing it." "Really? Is that late-stage Foundation Establishment woman cultivator that powerful? She actually killed the Yunwu Four Demons in a moment''s notice?" "Hehe, don''t underestimate women cultivators. She''s a solitary woman who dares to travel alone, disdaining to join others. This is a display of strength." "Indeed, the strong are always different, always special. I guess the Yunwu Four Demons set their sights on that woman, intending to kill her and seize her treasure, but unexpectedly they were killed instead, dying on the spot." "One walks night roads often, it was bound to meet ghosts. The Yunwu Four Demons died a worthy death." "I saw earlier that the Yunwu Four Demons were a little abnormal, always staring at that valley, seemingly with malicious intentions. But, they encountered a tough enemy and perished." The many Foundation Establishment cultivators were engaged in animated discussion, gloating over the tragedy. Since they were able to cultivate to this realm, they were naturally shrewd. The individuals who could kill the Yunwu Four Demons were only a few in number, making it easy to guess who it was. Even without evidence, the truth probably wasn''t far off. Some of those Foundation Establishment cultivators with ulterior motives instantly became solemn. Initially, they had some notions about that mysterious Foundation Establishment female cultivator, but now they had no thoughts about her at all. Instead, they felt a secret sense of relief. Fortunately, the Yunwu Four Demons took the fall for them. If they had acted, they would have followed in the footsteps of the Yunwu Four Demons. "This!" At this moment, the many cultivators of the Shen family looked at each other and saw the panic and shock deep within each other''s hearts. To tell the truth, they did have some ideas about that cultivator in the valley. After all, so many people had joined the exploration of the Golden Core Cave Mansion, yet only this female Foundation Establishment cultivator had not. This led them to suspect that the female Foundation Establishment cultivator had an ulterior motive. Perhaps she wanted to take advantage of them, waiting for the moment they break open the Golden Core Cave Mansion and then launch a surprise attack. Thus obtaining the advantage of the fisherman who catches the escaping fish. If they could remove this unstable factor before that, then everyone would be happy. But who would have thought that this female Foundation Establishment cultivator was so fierce, like a strong dragon crossing the river. She could even counter-kill the Yunwu Four Demons, demonstrating her formidable combat power. If she knew that the Shen family was the one stirring up trouble, the Shen family would not fare well either. Fortunately, they had not intervened in this matter. What they did at most was secretly leak some information and did not participate in the plan to assassinate the female Foundation Establishment cultivator. So, she couldn''t grab hold of their evidences. Thinking of this, the cultivators of the Shen family felt somewhat relieved, but also had some regrets. If they knew earlier that the female establishment cultivator was so terrifying, they wouldn''t dare to provoke her in any circumstances. Chapter 129 - 129: Obtaining Another Second-Stage Demon Core, a Stunning Wealth_1 At this very moment, in the valley. With the memories of these Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Zhou Sui naturally opened the storage bag belonging to the Four Cloud Mist Demons, broke the ban on it, and began to count the treasures within. "I''m rich, there are so many spirit stones." "Did they unearth a vein of spirit stones? There are too many middle-grade spirit stones." Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up immediately. He found a large amount of spirit stones in the storage bag, and they were all middle-grade spirit stones. They totaled about 20,000 middle-grade spirit stones, a richness dripping with wealth. Twenty thousand middle-grade spirit stones is equivalent to about two million lower-grade spirit stones. This amount of wealth is truly astonishing. Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators could not possibly carry so much wealth. Having a few thousand middle-grade spirit stones would be considered very good. After all, Foundation Establishment cultivators also need a lot of spirit stones to buy pills, spiritual artifacts, and the like - they are always living from hand to mouth, with no spare money to spare. Of course, this is not the case for wealthy Second-stage Pill Masters. These highly skilled individuals are known to be wealthy in the world of cultivation, and there''s no limit to how many spirit stones they can earn. Sometimes even the wealth of a Golden Core Master cannot compare to that of an established Second-stage Pill Master. But as for these Cloud Mist Four Demons, they had so many spirit stones, which had likely been obtained through robbery. Otherwise, it would not be possible to have so many spirit stones stored away. Honestly, even if he went all out selling spiritual wine, he did not know how long it would take to accumulate so many spirit stones. Unsurprisingly, these Foundation Establishment Outlaws were indeed wealthy. If successful, it would be a case of overnight riches. These Outlaws robbed others, and he robbed these Outlaws - it was a case of black eating black and eliminating evil for the people. He estimated that the cultivators of the Cloud Mist Mountains would even be thankful to him for eliminating these outlaws. "These are all secret texts of the Demonic Path, it''s no wonder they are outlaws. How many vicious secret techniques they must have learned." "They are all to be eaten by the Book Worm, becoming its food." Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. He also found that each of these four Foundation Establishment Outlaws carried at least dozens of demon path secret texts, or the Heritage Jade Records. Each one was extremely malicious and harmful to others. In terms of quantity, it certainly couldn''t compare to the Lu family''s library. But in terms of quality, it was no less. Although he wouldn''t practice these demonic path secret texts, he could still feed them to the Book Worm. In this way, he could dramatically increase his comprehension time, facilitating the heightening of his Pill Master cultivation. Or abilities of other cultivation techniques and skills. Especially his Seven Apertures Spirit Secret, it will probably take a lot of time to fully consolidate into a heart eye. So he wouldn''t dismiss these secret texts, no matter how poor they were. As long as they were unseen secrets, he wanted them all. The more, the better. Of course, in addition to these secret texts, there were also the beast meats and various materials of the beasts hunted by the Four Cloud Mist Demons in the Cloud Mist Mountains. And 136 magic artifacts of various levels and four lower-grade spiritual artifacts. Added all together, it was worth at least 15,000 middle-grade spirit stones. No wonder, robbing other cultivators indeed was a shortcut to wealth. No wonder the Four Cloud Mist Demons never tired of it. However, if you walk by the river often, you are bound to get wet. Just one failure could result in experiencing a thorough downfall. "The wealth on these loose cultivators is excessive." Leng Yuexi, watching by the side, was also secretly astounded. Even though she was the young sect master of the Immortal Mist Sect and the daughter of the sect master with quite a bit of wealth. But how could she compare to these cultivators who roamed and plundered. After all, relying solely on the sect''s salary, it was difficult to accumulate so much wealth. Basically, if she wanted to earn wealth, she had to depend on the contributions from various big cultivator families, collecting protection fees. "It can''t be helped, they are not simply Foundation Establishment loose cultivators, but the famous Four Cloud Mist Demons." "Even entered the Qingmu Sect''s wanted list, such a big shot, of course he''d have money." "Wait, a second-stage demon core! There''s actually a second-stage demon core!" At this moment, Zhou Sui''s eyes revealed a surprised and joyful expression, quite excited. He initially thought there wouldn''t be any more gains. But after a careful search, he found a second-stage Demon Core in his Storage Bag. Apparently, these Cloud Mist Four Demons also had some gains in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, hunting some second-stage magical beasts. Although not many second-stage magical beasts have inner cores, when the number is large enough, some will always be obtained. The Cloud Mist Four Demons were just like this. When they hunted a second-stage magical beast, they obtained a second-stage Demon Core from it. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All they had done was not sell it off in time, which ended up benefitting Zhou Sui. "Great, with this second-stage Demon Core, I can refine a foundation pill again." Zhou Sui was overjoyed. Initially, he wanted to join forces with his Dao companion Leng Yuexi to continue hunting second-stage magical beasts in order to obtain inner cores. But now it seems, there''s no need to take further risks. After all, the Cloud Mist Mountain Range is dominated by magical beasts. If too many second-stage magical beasts are hunted, it might stir up a beast tide. If it enrages a third-stage magical beast deep in the mountain range, it would be disastrous. Now with this second-stage Demon Core, everything is settled, and he can definitely refine a Foundation Pill. "Congratulations, Husband." Leng Yuexi was also overjoyed, doubling their happiness. She also knew that with her husband''s Pill Master skills, having a second-stage Demon Core meant that refining a Foundation Pill is basically a done deal. Those Cloud Mist Four Demons really are quite the Fortune Handing Boys, to think they would even gift them such a huge advantage after their death. "Yuexi, let''s celebrate." Zhou Sui lifted Leng Yuexi around her waist, feeling exhilarated. "That''s not a celebration, you''re clearly taking advantage of me." Leng Yuexi''s face turned red, her body went limp, and she couldn''t muster any strength. But she didn''t resist, letting him have his way. To tell the truth, she now understood why her three companions were so addicted to this. She was initially naive and didn''t understand. But after these days of ''education'', she now understands that this is one of life''s great pleasures. Not becoming addicted to it is pretty much impossible. Moreover, every time they cultivated together, she could improve her cultivation and physical state. This was way better than practicing diligently by herself. Where else in the world could you find so many activities that are both fun and helpful for cultivation. You can''t blame Zhou Sui either. Especially because this world doesn''t have internet or entertainment venues like KTV. Once it gets dark, there''s really nothing else to do, but everyone doesn''t want to sleep so early. This also explains why there were so many children born in ancient times. ... After several more days. Zhou Sui also refined pills again. Having succeeded last time, the pill refining process this time was even smoother. In just one day, he was successful, once again refining three high-quality Foundation Pills. Truth be told, he''s now a bit troubled. After all, he just needed one Foundation Pill. The other two were surplus resources. That''s not a big deal though. Who would complain about having too many Foundation Pills? It''s a strategic resource. If you brought it to an auction, it would provoke countless cultivators into a frenzy, auctioning it at a staggering price. Chapter 130 - 130: Wife and Concubine Successfully Establish Foundation, Joy upon Joy_1 A month passed quickly. In the valley. This is where Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi had been secluded for practice. After a month of arduous cultivation, they finally achieved a breakthrough, with the tremendous influx of nature''s spiritual energy, their bodies underwent an astonishing transformation. However, their secluded dwelling was bound by a Seventh-Order formation, hence the commotion from their breakthrough was not noticed by others. Boom~~ At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi almost simultaneously emerged from their dwelling, their faces brimming with joy, their aura ten times stronger than before. Clearly, they had leveled up to the Foundation Establishment Realm, becoming Foundation Establishment cultivators. "Haha, sisters, who would have thought that we would promote to the Foundation Establishment Realm at the same time. This is really worth celebrating." Ji Bingyu laughed heartily, feeling overjoyed. To be honest, she hadn''t anticipated this day. After all, for a loose cultivator, the chance to become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator is extremely low. Even her past self would not have dared to claim a hundred percent certainty of becoming a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. The resources needed for a Foundation Pill alone wasn''t something an ordinary cultivator could obtain. And yet, now, her two sisters and herself had managed to break through and become Foundation Establishment Cultivators on the same day. If word of this got out, it would certainly make a good tale to tell. "It''s normal, our vitality, energy, and spirit have all reached a perfect state, and with the top-grade Foundation Pill, had we failed, that would have been the unusual event." Xia Jingyan couldn''t help but sigh. She had come to understand the immense value of top-grade Foundation Pills. They were indeed capable of boosting the chance of establishing a foundation by fifty percent, and the exorbitant price they fetched at auctions was indeed justified. When she took the top-grade Foundation Pill, its potent medicinal strength improved her physical constitution, Mana, and spiritual sense, bringing about an all-round transformation within her. The entire process was essentially risk-free, and she smoothly became a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. If she hadn''t experienced it herself, she wouldn''t have believed that the Foundation Establishment process could have been so simple and easy. "Isn''t that so? It''s all thanks to our lord, without the top-grade Foundation Pill he refined, who knows how long we would have had to wait to successfully establish our foundations." "Our lord probably doesn''t even know we''ve succeeded in our foundation establishment yet. Let''s all go and give him a surprise." Mu Ziyi exclaimed excitedly. Upon hearing this, Ji Bingyu and Xia Jingyan immediately nodded in agreement. They were eager to share their joy of successful foundation establishment with their lord. Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!! Without saying another word, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi instantly moved to the stone house in the center of the valley, and upon entering, they heard a series of familiar noises. With a creaking sound, they pushed open the door. "What!" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sight within instantly shocked Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi. They were completely stunned. They had not expected to see such a scene unfold before them. Each one of them turned red, not knowing what to say. ...¡­ A few minutes later, a clearly dressed Zhou Sui, and a totally blushing Leng Yuexi, who wished she could bury her head underground, finally emerged from the bedroom. "My lord, I didn''t expect you to get together with senior Leng while we were in secluded cultivation. Isn''t this a bit too efficient?" Xia Jingyan looked at Zhou Sui with a strange expression on her face. She was at a loss for words. Although she knew that this man was quite affectionate, she had not expected him to go this far. He had even gotten a foundation establishment female cultivator. And even succeeded, it was beyond belief. Who could believe it if they hadn''t seen it with their own eyes? Due to the shocking surprise, she didn''t even know what facial expression to put on, or what her current feelings were. "No wonder he''s our lord, even a fairy like Senior Leng couldn''t escape your grasp." "Ahem, no wait, she couldn''t resist your charm, right? You''re truly formidable." Mu Ziyi stared at Zhou Sui with admiration. Unlike the others, she harbored no feelings of jealousy, simply feeling admiration and awe. After all, she knew well that Leng Yuexi was the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect and a recognized genius with a First Grade Spiritual Root, with countless admirers. Despite numerous advances, she had remained untouched and single all these years. Yet, who could have anticipated that she''d end up in their lord''s arms? If word of this got out, it would definitely shake the whole Immortal Mist Sect. This wasn''t simply a case of turning a previously unfavorable situation to one''s advantage, it was like hitting the jackpot. "I''m sorry, it''s all my fault." "It''s all my doing, it has nothing to do with our lord." With her face all red, Leng Yuexi said weakly, implying that all was her doing, and Zhou Sui had nothing to do with it. If not for her, Zhou Sui wouldn''t have done this. Upon hearing this, Xia Jingyan twitched at the corner of her mouth. She was astonished. Just how charming was their lord for even an accomplished female cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment Realm, and a fairy from the Immortal Mist Sect, to openly admit her mistake and apologize? It was as if a husband had cheated and yet the wife held a press conference to apologize, claiming that it was due to her lack of charm and capability that led her husband to stray. "That''s okay, Sister Leng, it''s a joyous occasion for us to have you join our family. We wouldn''t have time to blame you." "It''s an honor to have you fancy our lord." "As long as we love each other from now on and consider each other family, it''s all that matters." Ji Bingyu smiled slightly and stepped forward to comfort. "Thank you." Upon hearing these words, Leng Yuexi heaved a sigh of relief. Initially, she had been worried that her rash actions might upset Zhou Sui''s three partners. But to her surprise, they were magnanimous and not only accepted her inclusion but even welcomed it. Indeed, these sisters were good people. "Sister Leng, we''ve all just advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm and yet to consolidate our strengths. We were hoping that you could guide us on how to cultivate at this realm. We hope you don''t mind." Xia Jingyan also stepped forward to express her goodwill. "Well, that''s something I can definitely help with." Leng Yuexi smiled faintly; when it came to her expertise, she could talk for hours on end. Immediately, the four of them started a passionate discussion. "What!" Zhou Sui blinked, his face looking a bit strange. He initially thought a big fight was imminent. But he had forgotten that this wasn''t his previous life; instead, this was a cultivation world. The moral values of this cultivation world were entirely different from Earth. In his previous life, seeking other women was considered immoral, but in the cultivation world, it''s perfectly natural for the strong to have multiple women; no one would find it unusual. Chapter 131 - 131: Promotion to Sixth Stage Spirit Root, Aptitude Increase_1 Night time. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In celebration of Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan''s successful Foundation Establishment, Zhou Sui prepared a grand feast. The table was piled high with delicious dishes, fruits, vegetables, and exquisite spiritual wine. There was truly everything one could want. The whole living room was filled with the tantalizing aroma of the food. After the third round of wine. The three ladies began to inquire about Zhou Sui''s recent days. After all, they had been in seclusion for over a month and were curious to know if anything interesting had happened during that time. Zhou Sui then provided them with a rough summary of the events. "What?!" "Those Shen family, Mu family, and Xiao family are truly detestable! They invited a bunch of Foundation Establishment cultivators but completely failed to control them, even tolerating their evil deeds. If not for you and Sister Leng''s strength, wouldn''t we be in big trouble?" Xia Jingyan was quite angry. She understood the danger of the situation. Despite the Four Demons of the Mist being slain by Zhou Sui and Leng Yuexi, they possessed enough strength to defeat any late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. If not for her husband and Leng Yuexi''s formidable strength, they would have perhaps met a terrible end. "Now that we too have become Foundation Establishment cultivators and our strength has greatly increased, why not strike back directly and eliminate these three Foundation Establishment families in revenge." Mu Ziyi clenched her fists. In her opinion, with the strength of the four of them and her husband''s Soul Secret Art, dealing with these Foundation Establishment families would pose no major challenge. "Indeed, the three Foundation Establishment families surely acted with specific intent." "According to husband''s earlier explanation, they are exploring a Golden Core cave dwelling." "Perhaps these three major Foundation Establishment families feared that Sister Leng might reap the benefits and decided to strike first to eliminate any potential threats, hence why they deliberately turned a blind eye to the Four Demons of the Mist." "If not for the deterrent provided by husband and Sister Leng''s actions, perhaps we would be witnessing wave after wave of incidents. We must remain vigilant." Ji Bingyu muttered, her analysis revealing the intentions of the three Foundation Establishment families. "Let''s not get worked up about it." "These three Foundation Establishment families have countless backers. We may not necessarily be able to deal with them." "Moreover, you girls have only just become Foundation Establishment cultivators and have yet to consolidate your cultivation levels, so it''s not advisable to take action now." "Since they fear us reaping the benefits, why not just go with the flow?" "Once they have extracted all the treasures from the Golden Core cave dwelling, we''ll catch them unprepared and seize the opportunity." "By then, we can take back everything, along with some extra benefits." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. While his impression of the three major Foundation Establishment families was not particularly favorable, he was not keen on taking unnecessary risks either. If he acted hastily without absolute certainty, it might only lead to failure. As a matter of fact, his clone and Gold Eating Bugs were lurking nearby, constantly monitoring their every move. Not only was he doing it to guard against their possible attack, but also to identify an opportunity to strike at them. "Take advantage of the chaos? Poach in troubled waters?" Upon hearing this, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi''s eyes instantly lit up. If they were to explore the Golden Core cave dwelling, they may encounter various dangers. But if they were to intercept the cultivators emerging from the cave dwelling, the situation would be completely different. They would only need to deal with Foundation Establishment cultivators, not any lingering traps left by Golden Core Masters. The risk factor would be greatly reduced. "But those Foundation Establishment cultivators are not fools either. I''m afraid that once they''ve seized the treasures from the Golden Core cave dwelling, they''ll flee immediately." Leng Yuexi brought up this point. "Don''t worry, they won''t be able to escape." Zhou Sui smiled slightly. His Clone Gu and Gold Eating Bugs were not there for no reason. No matter how they wanted to split up, they could not escape. To be honest, he didn''t waste his time in the past month either. Besides dual cultivating with Leng Yuexi, he had been continuously refining his alchemy skills. He had also been studying the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret and various other skills, enabling a well-rounded enhancement of his abilities. More importantly, his Gu Insects also had a certain degree of enhancement. Of course, during this time, people from the Shen family, the Mu family, the Xiao family, and other Foundation Establishment families had also come to visit, expressing their apologies and promising to constrain the cultivators around them from causing any disturbances. Zhou Sui remained indifferent but refrained from any further conflict with them. It wasn''t because he was magnanimous, but because they were sizable in number. Furthermore, it was a crucial time for his Dao partners'' Foundation Establishment, and it wasn''t appropriate to create additional problems. Moreover, after killing the Four Demons of the Mist, the other ill-intentioned Foundation Establishment cultivators were completely deterred. This made the area around the valley much safer, and no more scheming individuals came to snoop around. "The husband is indeed a man of good strategizing, let''s just wait for the good news." Hearing this, Ji Bingyu and the others nodded in agreement. They also felt that instead of exploring the Golden Core cave dwelling, it would be better to ambush the cultivators coming out of it. In doing so, they could not only settle scores but also make a fortune. It was a win-win situation. "Husband, don''t worry about these matters. Now that we have had our fill of food and wine, don''t you want to experience the charms of Foundation Establishment women?" At this moment, Mu Ziyi looked seductively at Zhou Sui, exuding an enticing allure. The other two also looked at him with eyes full of anticipation, apparently a little tipsy. On the other side, Leng Yuexi''s face was flushed with embarrassment. Was this what being an old couple was like? Compared to a fledgling like herself, they were admittedly much more experienced and mature. Hearing this, Zhou Sui could no longer restrain himself. Four Foundation Establishment women were right in front of him. ...¡­ A night passed. In that night, Zhou Sui indeed enjoyed a unique experience, so much so that he completely lost track of time and forgot himself. After their advancement to the Foundation Establishment Realm, their stamina had greatly increased, far surpassing their abilities during the Qi Cultivation Stage. Even though he now had the assistance of the Dragon Elephant Gu, which greatly enhanced his constitution, he barely managed to hold on, almost losing at the end. Of course, the achievements of the night were also significant. Suddenly, he could sense a piece of information being relayed from the Obsession Gu: "As a result of dual cultivation with your Dao partners, your Spiritual Root Aptitude has been elevated to some extent, thus your Spiritual Root has been promoted to the level of a sixth-stage Spirit Root." Rumble~~~ In that instant, Zhou Sui could feel a warm current gushing in from the Obsession Gu and his entire body went through an earth-shattering transformation. At that moment, he astonishingly found out that his perception of the world had altered. Not only was his cultivation aptitude improved, it seemed even his comprehension ability had been enhanced to a certain degree. "Could it be that the level of my Spiritual Root has finally been elevated to the sixth stage?" Zhou Sui was elated. He had originally thought that it would take some time for his Spiritual Root Aptitude to improve. However, after a night of dual cultivation with four Foundation Establishment women, he had broken through the final barrier, promoting his Spiritual Root to the sixth stage. This was even more exciting for him than advancing in his own cultivation level. After all, in the cultivation world, it''s almost impossible to upgrade one''s Spiritual Root Aptitude unless one stumbles upon some ten-thousand-year-old spiritual medicine. The problem is that these types of spiritual medicine are beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators. Chapter 132 - 132: The Talent of Mid-Grade Spiritual Root, The Beast Tide of Yunwu Mountain Range_1 "Is this the aptitude of a Sixth-Grade Spiritual Root, a Mid-Grade Spiritual Root?" Zhou Sui exclaimed with astonishment. He immediately perceived this astonishing change. Although the Seventh-Grade Spiritual Root and the Sixth-Grade Spiritual Root differ by only one level, the difference is enormous. This is the difference between a lower grade spiritual root and a mid-grade one. If one achieves the level of the Sixth-Grade Spiritual Root, they can enter the threshold of a sect. Generally, they would be accepted by the sect and could shed their identity as a Loose Cultivator. If he had the aptitude of a Sixth-Grade Spiritual Root from the beginning, he might be a sect disciple by now. There would be no need for him to struggle in Misty Cloud City. "Not only has my comprehension improved, the efficiency of absorbing spiritual energies has also doubled." Zhou Sui took a deep breath. As he turned the Insect God Sutra slightly, massive natural spiritual energy stormed in, instantly entering his body, and rapidly transformed into True Yuan. The efficiency with which he absorbed spiritual energies felt incredibly refreshing. Although the efficiency was improved only by twice, if looked at over ten, or even several tens of years, such an efficiency will create a substantial gap. If one were to conduct cultivation purely on their own, a cultivator with a Sixth-Grade Spiritual Root would be able to elevate their cultivation to the perfect realm of Qi Cultivation ninth layer before the age of sixty, thus having a slight chance for Foundation Establishment. But a Seventh Grade Spirit Root would require someone to be at least eighty or even ninety years old to have the opportunity to progress to the Qi Cultivation ninth layer. By then, it''s virtually impossible for them to achieve Foundation Establishment. Even if they can get a Foundation Pill, they still fail to establish the foundation due to body deterioration. "While a Sixth-Grade Spiritual Root is quite good, if I were to have a Third-Grade Spiritual Root or even a Heavenly Spiritual Root, that would be even better." Zhou Sui clenched his fist. Now he had a kind of "having is not as good as wanting" feeling. Having tasted the benefits of the Sixth-Grade Spirit Root, he naturally wanted to further improve his aptitude. If he possessed aptitude like Leng Yuexi''s First-Grade Spiritual Root, his path would likely be smoother. But he suspected this was a matter of time. If the Obsession Gu could improve further and his Dao Companion''s cultivation also improved, his Spiritual Root Aptitude evolution speed would probably be faster. Sooner or later, he would possess an upper-grade Spiritual Root, even a Heavenly Spiritual Root. ... A few days later. After Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan broke through their seclusion, Zhou Sui resumed his days of dual cultivation with his wives. Now there''s was additional wife, Leng Yuexi. The five of them were leading a harmonious life. It was a rare moment of peace. His cultivation was also improving steadily. Perhaps after some time, his cultivation could ascend to the perfect state of the Qi Cultivation ninth layer, then he could attempt Foundation Establishment. Once he became a Foundation Establishment cultivator, his cultivation and lifespan would undergo a dramatic change. This is also considered as the initial self-protection power in the world of cultivation. Though his Dao Companions have become Foundation Establishment cultivators, he still hadn''t. No matter how you look at it, the greatest sense of security always comes from improving his cultivation. Rumble rumble~~~ At this moment, a violent earthquake hit several hundred miles around them. The ground cracked open, hummed with vibration. "What''s happening?" Zhou Sui, along with Ji Bingyu and the others, all woke up from their cultivation. They looked at each other with confusion, having no idea what had happened. "Huh?!" At this moment, Zhou Sui''s mind moved. His clones were scattered around, constantly watching the Yunwu Mountains. At this time, his clone sensed large quantities of beasts running out from the depths of the Yunwu Mountains, creating a terrifying wave of beasts sweeping in all directions. Even the depths of the mountains were filled with daunting aura, tangible for all to sense. Third-Grade Demonic Beasts! Undoubtedly, that was the aura of a Third-Grade Demonic Beast, comparable to the strength of a Golden Core Master. The opponent''s demonic qi enveloped the area of several tens of kilometers, extremely horrifying. And the epicenter of the earthquake was none other than the areas where Foundation Establishment families like the Shen, Mu, and Xiao families were located. "Damn, it''s those Foundation Establishment families. Whatever they''re doing, they''ve angered the Third-Grade Demonic Beast in Yunwu Mountains. Now, all the beasts in the Yunwu Mountains have been whipped into a frenzy." Zhou Sui''s face turned serious. "What? A Third-Grade Demonic Beast? Isn''t that comparable to Golden Core Masters? What are we going to do now?" Upon hearing this, Ji Bingyu and the others turned pale. They never expected such a turn of events would occur. Although their cultivation had reached the Foundation Establishment realm, compared to the Golden Core Realm''s Third-Grade Demonic Beasts, there was still a significant gap. If they came across a Third-Grade Demonic Beast, it would almost certainly be a fatal encounter. "Don''t worry, I built a shelter hundreds of meters underground." "As long as we hide in the underground shelter, we can evade this wave of beasts." Zhou Sui was well prepared for such events. It was not long after he arrived in the depths of Yunwu Mountains that he ordered the Gold Eating Bug to dig a huge underground shelter. It''s virtually identical to the underground shelter in Misty Cloud City. In this way, if something happened in Yunwu Mountains, they could hide in the underground shelter. They could even use the underground tunnel to return to Misty Cloud City. This is called the crafty rabbit has three burrows. "Husband, you''re amazing. I didn''t think you would also dig a hole after arriving in Yunwu Mountains." Xia Jingyan was completely convinced by this man. He was meticulously careful and survived until now by being extremely prudent, always prepared with a backup plan wherever he went. If they didn''t have such a backup plan, they would almost certainly be doomed. "Stop talking, pack up your things, let''s go." Zhou Sui immediately led Ji Bingyu and the others to a secret cave in the valley. Not much later they arrived at a shelter several hundred meters underground. Next, he ordered the Gold Eating Bug to close the original cave. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In this way, no one could enter the shelter through the cave. As for the various buildings in the valley, he simply couldn''t manage them all. Even if the buildings were destroyed by the beasts, it was pretty simple for them to rebuild. The losses were not that significant. "Husband, are we going to be trapped in the underground shelter for a year again?" Mu Ziyi asked. "Don''t worry, the wave of beasts won''t last too long, at most just one or two months." "And if the time really gets too long, we can return to Misty Cloud City." "Now that the Ghost Demon Sect has evacuated Misty Cloud City, it should be relatively safe for the time being." Said Zhou Sui sternly. "That''s good." Mu Ziyi and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief. Chapter 151 - 151: Successful Core Formation, Array of Misty Rain_1 "Umm?" At that moment, Zhou Sui sensed a surge in the valley, as if the wind and clouds were stirring. A massive amount of nature''s spiritual energy rushed to converge, forming a huge vortex. The center of the vortex was precisely where Leng Yuexi was secluding herself in her cave dwelling. All the spiritual energy from the second-stage spirit vein was surging towards the cave dwelling. No one else could consume even a shred of nature''s spiritual energy, as if it had been completely plundered. At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi also perceived the commotion and stopped their cultivation. "Husband, it seems like Sister Leng is about to start her core formation." Ji Bingyu looked curiously at the distant cave dwelling. After all, this was her first time witnessing the core formation process of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and she was very curious about what would happen. "The disturbance caused is so huge? Luckily, a second-order large formation is set up in the valley that can prevent the leakage of such phenomena." "Otherwise, with such a big commotion, it might attract the attention of the third-rank beasts." Zhou Sui felt somewhat relieved. He now understood why cultivators would set up a large formation to cover their cave dwellings during their advancement. The spectacle caused by the advancement of cultivators was too grand. The higher the cultivation, the more astonishing the spectacle. And they were located in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, surrounded by beasts. If these phenomena were exposed, they would certainly attract the attention of many beasts, and might even provoke a beast tide. "Don''t worry, husband. The formation I set up is the second-stage Array of Misty Rain, a large water-type formation that can manipulate the power of the clouds and mist, covering the spectacle of nature." Xia Jingyan said, "So the spectacle of Sister Leng''s ascension and birth will not be detected by creatures outside the valley, nor will it attract the numerous beasts in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range." Over the past period, she had further advanced in her formation practices, reaching the level of second-order lower-grade Array Master. Moreover, she felt that after dual cultivating with her husband, her comprehension seemed to have improved to some extent. Contemplating second-order formations seemed much easier than before. Booming~~~ The spectacle in the valley intensified at this moment, with countless nature''s spiritual energy seeming to solidify, morphing into various birds and beasts and causing tremors of resonance. It was as if an ancient great being was preaching. Such a spectacle lasted for a day and a night. Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were all very tense, constantly watching the core formation process, lest anything unexpected happen to Leng Yuexi. Boom~~ At that moment, the nature''s spiritual energy in the entire valley seemed to stop, and all the spectacles vanished instantly. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, a graceful figure emerged from the cave dwelling. In a white dress that highlighted her proud figure, her stunning beauty was like a Heavenly Immortal descending to the world, every movement infused with the rhythm of the Tao. A horrifying force of the Golden Core Law Domain radiated from her, instantly enveloping the entire valley. "This!" Zhou Sui and others instantly felt an endless pressure, even though it was unintentionally emitted, they could still sense their bodies being crushed like by a heavy mountain. Their bodies seemed to be creaking under the pressure, as if about to collapse to the ground, unable to move. This was the Golden Core Law Domain possessed by a Golden Core Master. With the domain in effect, all cultivators below the golden core were mere ants! This was the ultimate method to overwhelm the weaker, absolutely irresistible for cultivators below the Golden Core stage. "Is this a Golden Core Master?" Zhou Sui''s pupils contracted, and his heart was filled with shock. He immediately knew that Leng Yuexi had successfully formed her core, but he hadn''t expected that her strength would increase to this extent just after her successful core formation. If it was before, he felt that with his cultivation, he could still compete with Leng Yuexi. But now, he was completely outmatched by Leng Yuexi. With a mere thought, the Golden Core Law Domain would crush and grievously wound me in an instant. No wonder a single Golden Core Master within a group can establish a sect, holding sway for hundreds of years. The power of a Golden Core Master is truly terrifying. It''s something a common cultivator cannot fathom. With a lone Golden Core Master, many cultivators can be decimated, no matter how numerous they are, there''s no use. "My dear, I have successfully formed my core." At this moment, Leng Yuexi also perceived the formidable power of her own Golden Core Law Domain. She immediately dissipated her aura, and with immense joy, she approached Zhou Sui, her eyes full of affection. Her heart was filled with elation. Because she knew that her successful Core Formation was all thanks to her beloved. Had it not been for him helping her detoxify the strange poison of the Blue Demon, giving her a Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, and through double cultivation, bringing her body to a flawless state, thereby eliminating all Pill Poison, The success rate of her Core Formation would have been merely forty to fifty percent. It can be said that her successful Core Formation was entirely due to her beloved. "Fantastic, you''ve been in Core Formation for half a year, I was worried something had happened to you." Zhou Sui also let out a sigh of relief. After all, no one can guarantee a hundred percent success in Core Formation. He was also worried that something might happen to Leng Yuexi. Luckily, in the end, the result was good. Finally, Leng Yuexi successfully formed her core. This meant that Leng Yuexi had become a significant figure in the whole Immortal Mist Island, capable of altering the situation in this region and becoming the owner. "Indeed, there was a minor mishap during core formation." "After all, this is only a second-stage Spirit Vein, the natural spiritual energy is quite thin." "Which led to an insufficiency of spiritual energy during my Core Formation." "Thankfully, there was the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, which provided me with a great deal of energy." "So, in the end, it was a close call, but I eventually succeeded in forming my core." Recalling the process of Core Formation, Leng Yuexi still felt unsettled. For every cultivator who has achieved complete Foundation Establishment, it''s a process of no return. If a Qi cultivation-stage cultivator takes a Foundation Pill, they have multiple chances for Foundation Establishment. But a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage only has one chance at Core Formation. Should they fail, there would essentially be no next chance. So, for any Foundation Establishment cultivator, they wouldn''t attempt Core Formation unless they''re fully prepared. It was only after receiving the third-stage pill, Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, that she dared to attempt Core Formation. Regardless, she was successful. Considering her current cultivation, upon returning to the Immortal Mist Sect, she would surely become the Sect Master. Her father is quite old now, well over four hundred years old. She is also his daughter born in his later years. One could say she could rule the Immortal Mist Sect for hundreds of years. "Since you''ve succeeded, why don''t we celebrate? We haven''t seen each other for half a year." Zhou Sui held Leng Yuexi''s slender waist. He was very excited, being merely a Qi Cultivation-stage cultivator. Being able to double cultivate with a Golden Core Master. Such a thing would shock the world if word got out. It can''t merely be described as a toad eating swan meat. It''s more like a toad eating dragon meat. "Yes." Upon hearing this, Leng Yuexi blushed, feeling exceptionally shy. Her body seemed to instinctively recall the nights they had shared, which had become a habit. Chapter 134 - 134 The Majesty of the Diamond Ape King, All Cultivators Die_1 Rumble~~ In an instant, the Diamond Ape King, whose strength equalled a Golden Core Master, had a cold demeanor, and without uttering a second word, it took immediate action. A massive hand condensed from Mana struck down, covering an area of several miles. A Golden Core Law Domain even burst forth from its body, enveloping all directions. It bound these cultivators so tightly they had no chance of escaping. This is why Golden Core cultivators are so domineering, as they are virtually called the Lords of their region. A force with a Golden Core Master can practically prosper for five hundred years. Because Golden Core cultivators have overwhelming combat power, they can congeal a Golden Core Law Domain, similar to a territorial domain, and suppress all sides. Lower-level cultivators generally face the Golden Core Law Domain with virtually no resistance. Even if many Foundation Establishment cultivators are added together, they are not the match for a Golden Core Master. So, facing the ire of a Golden Core Master, ordinary cultivators can only wait to die, absolutely unable to resist. Thud! The next second, under the despairing gaze of Shen Sheng, the Elder of the Shen family, they helplessly watched as this Mana hand crushed down mercilessly, exuding a terrifying might. Suddenly, the area of several miles was instantly flattened by the giant hand, leaving a visible, huge palm imprint of the Ape King. The surrounding area was suffused with a horrifying aura of mystical beasts. Shen Sheng and other cultivators were crushed to death in a blink of an eye, their bodies turning into a mist of blood. They basically couldn''t hang on for even a second, their lives instantly extinguished. Just before their death, Shen Sheng and other cultivators felt profound regret. If they had known in advance about the dangers of this Golden Core cave and the protection from a third-stage mystical beast, they would never have dared to explore this Golden Core cave, not even if their lives depended on it. Unfortunately, no matter what they say now, it is already too late. This is the consequence of extreme greed. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!!! After one palm strike killed numerous cultivators, the Diamond Ape King sensed the surrounding atmosphere and felt satisfied when it didn''t detect the presence of any human cultivators. Hence, it let out a roar. Right after, numerous mystical beasts followed the Diamond Ape King and quickly retreated back into the depths of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. After all, these places were still harsh living environments for them. If it were deep within the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, there would be third-stage, and even fourth-stage, Spirit Veins. This place was slightly barren, comparatively. ...... At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and Leng Yuexi, who were remaining several hundred meters underground, naturally felt this terrifying shake. Although the power of the Diamond Ape King could not reach the place several hundred meters underground, it still made them feel violent shaking, as if there had been an earthquake. Luckily, the underground shelter was reinforced by the Gold Eating Bugs, ordinary forces couldn''t cause the shelter to collapse. Otherwise, it would still cause some degree of trouble. "Husband, what has happened?" Ji Bingyu and the others looked at Zhou Sui curiously. Because they knew that their husband had left his clone on the surface to monitor all the movements above, he should know what had just happened. "Just now, a third-stage mystical beast came into the valley. It seemed to be hunting down the cultivators belonging to these clans." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, his Clone Gu was hidden deep inside a big tree and only dared to release a faint Divine Sense. So, he could only provide a rough idea, and he was not clear about the actual situation. "Really? A third-stage mystical beast actually took action? What on earth did those clan cultivators do to provoke a third-stage mystical beast? Have they gone mad?" Leng Yuexi was deeply shocked. She was well aware of how terrifying a third-stage monster could be, with combat power on par with a Golden Core Master. Living in the midst of the Cloudy-Mist Mountains, it also had the advantage of home field. As a result, even the Golden Core Sects like Qingmu Sect, Immortal Mist Sect, and Ghost Demon Sect did not dare to venture too deep into the Cloudy-Mist Mountains. One careless mistake could lead to their demise. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet, these incredibly audacious Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Sect families dared to provoke a third-stage monster. If this wasn''t a death sentence, what was? "Don''t worry, let me Soul Search." Zhou Sui''s thoughts moved, immediately directing the Dream Soul Gu to leave him and swiftly travel through the underground tunnel to the surface. At this time, the souls of the Shen family Cultivators had barely been exterminated and had not yet completely disappeared. Using the power of the Dream Soul Gu, he should still be able to acquire some soul memories. Swoosh~~~ In an instant, the Dream Soul Gu surfaced, opening wide, and instantly devoured all the scattered souls on the ground, claiming them as its own, while a vast amount of soul memory fragments flooded in. An hour later, after organizing the soul memories, he finally understood the ins and outs of the issue. "So that''s how it is." Zhou Sui took a deep breath and relayed the actions of the Shen family Cultivators verbatim, informing Ji Bingyu and the others about what transpired. "I didn''t expect that Golden Core cave dwelling to be so dangerous. Even after breaking through the Prohibition Array within, they had to face a third-stage monster, the Ape King. They have really run out of luck." Leng Yuexi exclaimed. Although she knew that exploring the Golden Core cave dwelling was highly dangerous with a death rate over 90%, she didn''t expect it to be this dangerous with a third-stage monster guarding it. Isn''t this a total trap?! But who could have expected that Wanliu Master''s Spirit Beast would still be guarding the place even after his death over five hundred years ago? That Spirit Beast took its old loyalties into account and continued to guard the cave dwelling. Those trying to enter Wanliu Master''s cave dwelling essentially faced certain death. She was relieved that her husband had been cautious, not letting the potential benefits cloud his judgement. Otherwise, if he actually joined the exploration of the Golden Core cave dwelling, chances are he''d be in grave danger. "But why did the Golden Core Ape King not attack earlier? Why did it only attack when the final Prohibition Array was about to be dismantled? Could it be that it hadn''t detected the meddling Cultivators before?" Mu Ziyi asked out of curiosity. "I''m not sure. Perhaps the Ape King was in a closed-door cultivation and was only fully alarmed when the final Prohibition Array was disrupted, prompting it to retaliate brutally." "Or, the Ape King deliberately let the Cultivators be, using them to dismantle the Prohibition Array, choosing to strike in the end when it could reap all the benefits." "There could also be a command from Wanliu Master after his death, that only when the final prohibition is broken can the Ape King intervene." "But no matter what, the Golden Core cave dwelling has long been in possession of the Ape King, and no one else could get a hand on it." Zhou Sui shook his head. No one knew what the Ape King was thinking. But what was certain was that, with the Ape King guarding Wanliu Master''s cave dwelling, only a Golden Core Cultivator could do something about it. Otherwise, no one else stood a chance. He didn''t even want to know what the underlying reasons were. All he needed to know was that the cave dwelling was highly dangerous, and that he couldn''t explore it. That was more than enough. Not everything in this world needed to be accounted for. It''s better to be in the dark sometimes. Chapter 154 - 154: The Immortal Mist Sects Only Golden Core, The Former Sect Masters Fall _1 "Alright, but do we know which way to go?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. After all, there was still quite a distance from the Yunwu Mountains to the headquarters of the Immortal Mist Sect, at least several thousand kilometers. "We have to go back to Misty Cloud City first." "Then we will take a flying boat back to the Immortal Mist Sect." "We can''t take a flying boat in the Yunwu Mountains because there are too many beasts here which can easily disturb the third-stage beasts." Foundation Establishment elder Ren Hui explained. When they entered the Yunwu Mountains, they entered on foot. After all, the entire Yunwu Mountains are covered in clouds and mist, and if they take a flying boat, they could easily get lost. Or worse, accidentally break into a second-stage monster''s nest - they would be done for. "Alright." Hearing this, Zhou Sui nodded. Ji Bingyu and the others quickly packed up their belongings and left the valley where they had lived for over a year. They were off to the Immortal Mist Sect to start a new life. To be honest, he was also looking forward to going to the Immortal Mist Sect. He wondered what the legendary Golden Core Sect was really like. This was the lifelong dream of his previous life, as well as the dreams of countless loose cultivators. But he had achieved it so easily - although, not through official channels. He was only able to enter the sect because he married the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. I guess you could say he got in through the back door. ... At this moment, at the headquarters of the Immortal Mist Sect, on Immortal Mist Peak. An old man in a white robe lay weakly on a bed, barely breathing. He was Leng Chan, the former Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. And he was also Leng Yuexi''s father. On the surface, the Immortal Mist Sect won a great victory in the sect war, but in reality, Leng Chan was severely injured. Added to his old age, he was basically on his death bed. Not only Leng Chan, but also Elder Yuan Chen, the supreme elder of the Immortal Mist Sect, had died of old age. Now, only Leng Yuexi, a Golden Core Master, remained in the entire Immortal Mist Sect. Frankly, if it wasn''t for Leng Yuexi''s promotion to the Golden Core stage, the once-great Immortal Mist Sect would be leaderless and might disappear in the river of history. "Yuexi, do you hate me for not saving you?" Leng Chan looked at his daughter. "I do." Leng Yuexi answered in a calm voice without hesitation. "Good, true to my daughter, who dare to act and speak straightforwardly. You have a right to hate me." "But I did everything for our sect, the Immortal Mist Sect. If I had tried to save you, the sect would have ended. Therefore, I have no regrets." "Fortunately, you carry great luck. Not only did you survive a great disaster, but you also advanced to the Golden Core stage. This could be considered the Sect''s fortune." "It''s just a pity that I''m about to die, so you won''t have much time to hate me." Leng Chan smiled freely. When a person is about to die, they often gain a greater understanding of the world. Even if his own daughter resented him, he didn''t care. When a person is dead, everything is void. Hearing this, Leng Yuexi remained expressionless, still looking silently at her father, without saying a word. "By the way, after I die, don''t announce my death. Just say I''m in closed-door cultivation." "After all, it''s very common for Golden Core cultivators to retreat for a few decades." "Having two Golden Cores is better than one for the Immortal Mist Sect, and it can deter other sects." "As for announcing the death of Supreme Elder Yuan Chen, it doesn''t matter." "Anyway, he lived long enough, and his death now won''t be surprising." "And our sect having two Golden Core Masters will reassure sects like the Qingmu Sect and the Danding Faction, and won''t pose too big a threat to them, allowing us to survive." Leng Chan kept talking, preparing for the aftermath. "Okay." Leng Yuexi nodded. "By the way, is that man, the one that Elder Ren Hui is to escort to the Immortal Mist Sect, truly your partner?" "Is he reliable?" Leng Chan shifted the subject abruptly to bring up this matter. Since the man was his daughter''s partner, he couldn''t not care about him. He nurtured his daughter for many years, only for another man to take her away. His feelings were complicated. "Yes, he''s reliable. He''s much more reliable than you, father." "The reason I could cure the poison in my body was all because of him." "Even my successful Core Formation was thanks to him." "Without him, I might not have been able to come back this time." Listening to her father bring up Zhou Sui, Leng Yuexi''s expression softened considerably, lacking the coldness she previously had. Her heart raced as she was filled with warm emotions. After all, it had been a month since she had seen him, and she missed him immensely. "Good, reliability is crucial when choosing a partner." "Your judgement has always been trustworthy." "It''s just a pity I won''t live to see your partner." Leng Chan expressed regret, but also felt relieved. Even though someone else took his ''prized cabbage'' that he''d been raising for many years, observing his daughter''s expression, it seemed like she truly loved her partner. That was all that mattered. Of course, he had heard that the man was just a Qi Cultivator. But what of it? A Golden Core male cultivator could marry many Qi Cultivation female cultivators, even Foundation Establishment female cultivators. So, a Golden Core female cultivator could do the same thing. If she was not satisfied later, she could directly kick him out. After all, being a prestigious Golden Core Master, marrying multiple faces, wasn''t it an easy task?! In the end, in the cultivation world, cultivation and power are of the utmost importance. As long as you have strong power, you can do whatever you want. Bang~~ Then, at that moment, Leng Chan''s head tilted and he fell onto the bed, his breath rapidly fading. It was clear that after saying all this, he used up his last breath. After making all his final arrangements, he died. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Father, rest in peace." Sensing her father''s complete fall, Leng Yuexi''s eyes filled with complex emotions. She said nothing, not knowing what to say. Although she indeed resented her father''s ruthlessness, she also understood her father''s actions. But anyway, all debts are settled when someone dies. Her father was dead. What had happened before didn''t need to be discussed anymore. Of course, she also didn''t feel too sad. Her father had lived for over four hundred years, a time even longer than a secular dynasty''s life span. He had enjoyed all the world''s riches, his life was not in vain. From a certain perspective, you could even say this was a cause for celebration. Whoosh! Thinking this, Leng Yuexi waved her hand, placing her father''s body into the coffin that had been prepared beforehand, then placed it in his cave residence. After all, she needed to maintain the illusion that her father was still in closed-door cultivation. If other sects found out that the Immortal Mist Sect now only had her, a lone Golden Core cultivator, they might harbor ill intentions, causing turmoil in the Immortal Mist Sect. Although she didn''t know how long she could maintain this secret, she should be able to for several decades at least. By then, her cultivation would have improved even more, and she wouldn''t need to worry about anything else. Chapter 136 - 136: Inventory of Gains, Eighty Thousand Middle-Grade Spirit Stones_1 "My lord, you''ve been so good to us." Indeed, after hearing Zhou Sui''s words, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were all deeply moved, as if they had a taste of sweet honey. They didn''t expect their lord to care this much for them, even considering their future Core Formation. To them, it was their lifelong dream to become a Foundation Establishment cultivators. As for being a Golden Core cultivator, it seemed like an impossibility. Even many geniuses with Upper Grade Spiritual Roots had failed to form a Golden Core. Not to mention that they only had Mid Grade Spiritual Roots, hence, their hopes for forming cores were slimmer. But ever since they married their lord, they discovered that the Foundation Establishment was merely just a starting point. It seemed like forming Golden Cores was not such an unreachable dream after all. All these were brought by their lord. All the promises he made were fulfilled, none of them was false. "We don''t need to be formal, we are all spouses, there''s no need for such talk." "If you succeed, then I succeed. A cultivating couple is meant to be one entity." Zhou Sui said with deep affection. He could sense the Obsession Gu was continuously evolving towards the third stage due to the incessant love and affection from his four wives. Perhaps the Obsession Gu will soon advance to the third stage, and by then, its various abilities will have greatly increased. Although the power of Obsession Gu indeed made them fall for him, This was only just the beginning. The enhancement of love and affection required constant care and sweet nothings. Why have sweet nothings always been an enduring measure for men? It''s because women have always fallen for it. Some people may not understand what sweet nothings are. Simply put, it involves making various promises. In the previous world, they involve buying cars, houses, gold bars, and designer bags. If it is in the cultivation world, it gets translated to purchasing medicinal pills, magic treasures, and various secret manuals. He was well versed in such tactics. "My lord." Upon hearing those words, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and Leng Yuexi all had affection in their eyes. Since they weren''t good at speaking, they compensated with actions, and rushed towards Zhou Sui simultaneously. It was like a feisty spider in Pansi Cave. Of course, before enjoying the bliss of their chamber, Zhou Sui conveniently commanded the Dream Soul Gu to fetch the storage bags of the dead cultivators and brought them back through the underground passage to the underground shelter. In this way, all the wealth of those cultivators now belonged to him. ...... A day later. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It must be said, Ji Bingyu and his wives were fervent, using every trick in the book. Fortunately, Zhou Sui''s body has been tempered by the Dragon Elephant Gu and was stronger than before. Otherwise, he might not have been able to handle it. It can only be said that women can be as aggressive as wolves or tigers. Especially the female cultivators who have advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm, they are untamed and insatiable. Not any ordinary man can handle them. Only after satisfying his wives did Zhou Sui get the time to check the storage bags he has acquired. This time he has amassed fifty-six storage bags in total. Of which eight were from Foundation Establishment Cultivators and forty-eight were from Qi Cultivation Stage Cultivators. Moreover, this wasn''t the total number of storage bags from local cultivators. Some of them died in the Golden Core cave dwelling. The storage bags of those cultivators naturally stayed in that place. Zhou Sui had no interested in retrieving them. After all, that place is guarded by a third-rank monster. Anyone who dares to go to that place is looking for death. "Tsk tsk, these collective cultivators are undeniably too wealthy." Zhou Sui consequently admired. The first thing he saw in the storage bags were Spirit Stones. After all, Spirit Stones were the basic currency in the Cultivation World, no matter where you go, Spirit Stones serve as currency, irreplaceable while spending. Upon a careful count, he has accumulated fifty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones This was more than the Spirit Stones he obtained after killing the four demons of Cloud Mist. You can imagine how staggering the wealth of these cultivators was. Just the wealth from these fifty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones could place him as the richest among Foundation Establishment Cultivators. He wondered how much treasure this many Spirit Stones could buy. "Getting rich overnight, this is getting rich overnight. It''s like a windfall." Zhou Sui was delightful inside. After all, these Spirit Stones dropped from the sky. He didn''t have to lift a finger, as all of it was achieved by the third-rank monster killing a group of cultivators, and their wealth from within their storage bags went straight into his possession. He opportunistically took advantage of the situation and seized the wealth left by these cultivators. If this isn''t a windfall, then what is? However, you can''t expect too many such opportunities, it''s pure lottery luck, a pleasant surprise. You can''t expect this kind of lottery luck to keep coming in succession. "There are so many magic artifacts, as well as various kinds of spiritual medicine and demon beasts'' materials." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. After taking a detailed inventory of all the demon beast materials, spiritual medicines, magic artifacts, etc., left by these cultivators, he realised that they were valuable. If sold, they would be worth at least thirty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. If you add it all up, this time he made a fortune of eighty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. It is safe to say that this is more than the fortune he gained from the Lu family. But on thinking more about it, this is a common phenomenon. After all, this was the accumulative wealth of three Foundation Establishment families and some Loose Cultivators. As for the Lu family, even though they had a stronghold in Misty Cloud City and were constantly harvesting wealth, They have a large family with numerous members. So when the wealth is distributed evenly, each person doesn''t get much. Moreover, after more than two years of war, the Lu family had expended a large amount of wealth and lost a lot of their assets. So now, what was left in the Lu family treasure-house was very less. After combining all these factors, the wealth he gained from these cultivators was much greater, and he obtained more benefits. "Huh? What is this?" "Right, according to the memories of these Foundation Establishment cultivators, it seems that they have gained some treasures from the cave dwelling." "They even gained the heritage of Wanliu Master. Could this be Wanliu Master''s heritage scripture?!" Just then, Zhou Sui had a thought. He immediately saw a Heritage Jade Record in the storage bag, which was emitting an unfathomable aura. Obviously, this Heritage Jade Record was unusual and not comparable to ordinary Heritage Jade Records. Even the Book Worm in his body began to stir upon catching the scent of this aura, as if it couldn''t wait to devour it. Obviously, the value of this Heritage Jade Record was substantial. Chapter 137 - 137: The Tragic Life of Wanliu Master, Disciple of Yama Sect_1 "Eat it." Having decided this, Zhou Sui didn''t even bother to inspect this Heritage Jade Record, but let the Book Worm eat it directly. After all, if the Book Worm eats it, it''s the same as him eating it. However, as soon as the Book Worm bit into the Heritage Jade Record, it let out a horrendous scream from within. "Ah!" S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What on earth are you using to ruin the grand inheritance of my Yama Sect?!" A frustrated and angry voice came out from the Heritage Jade Record, full of fury. It never anticipated that there would be someone who didn''t give this Heritage Jade Record a glance before trying to destroy it. How absurd! How does this moron''s brain even work? Usually, shouldn''t you use your Spiritual Sense to perceive the information contained within the Heritage Jade Record?! To actually make a move to destroy such a precious Heritage Jade Record, this is madness! Of course, even more shocking was that this Heritage Jade Record was supposed to be indestructible. Even a Golden Core cultivator couldn''t possibly destroy it. But now, this strange worm could effortlessly eat it. No, it''s not as simple as eating it, more accurately, it should be assimilating. It was as if this Heritage Jade Record was instantly assimilated by this peculiar worm. If allowed to continue, it would undoubtedly be assimilated and lose its life and Dao. Having perceived the deadly crisis, it did not care about revealing its identity and shouted frantically. "Damn, there was even a remnant soul hidden inside the Heritage Jade Record?!" Zhou Sui lifted his hairs and felt the life-threatening crisis. He''d never think that the seemingly dead Heritage Jade Record could be so perilous, with even a remnant soul hidden within. He would not have discovered it, if not for the Book Worm. Obviously, if he recklessly used his Divine Sense to explore the information inside, he might have been harmed by this remnant soul, or even risked having his body taken over. He had heard of some secret techniques for body possession in the world of cultivation. When some old monsters'' lifespan was approaching its end, they would use secret techniques to conduct soul possession and live another life. Although the success rate of the possession technique was low, for those old monsters who were about to die, they deemed it a gamble worth taking. If they failed, it wouldn''t matter because they were destined to die anyway. If they succeeded, they would be able to live another life, reaping considerable benefits either way. But for those who were possessed, whether the possessor succeeded or failed, they would undoubtedly face certain death. "Eat it." Zhou Sui didn''t care at all about who this remnant soul was, or its purpose. In his view, safety was the most important thing, nothing else was peculiar. "Stop, stop immediately." "I''m Wanliu Master, True Disciple from Yama Sect." "I have the Supreme Cultivation Method that points directly to the Divinity Transformation Realm and I know many hidden treasure hideouts." "As long as you spare my life, all can be given to you." The remnant soul screamed in fright. But the Book Worm completely ignored it, it consumed this Heritage Jade Record in one bite, swallowing it in its belly. "You damn thing, me, the Wanliu Master, a True Disciple from the grand Yama Sect, have been in the world for hundreds of years." "And I''m going to die at the hands of a no-name junior like you." "I can''t accept it, I can''t accept it." The remnant soul screamed in desperation, trying to break through. Unfortunately for it, against the Book Worm''s infinite data space, its attempt of resistance was futile. Even the Book Worm couldn''t cause a slight tremor, there was no way. Within a mere moment, this strand of residual soul swallowed by the Book Worm along with the Heritage Jade Record was completely assimilated. Swish~~~~ A massive amount of information instantly plunged into the depths of Zhou Sui''s Sea of Consciousness. "No way, is this guy really the Wanliu Master, and he''s not even dead?" "He even turned into a strand of residual soul and survived for hundreds of years." Zhou Sui''s eyes widened in shock. This time, the Book Worm devoured the Heritage Jade Record, and incidentally also digested Wanliu Master''s soul, obtaining Wanliu Master''s inherited memories, and countless pieces of information. He instantly learned the whole story. Wanliu Master wasn''t a local cultivator, he came from an overseas Nascent Soul Sect, the Yama Sect, he was even its true disciple, the last disciple. The Yama Sect, after all, was a Nascent Soul Sect with a Nascent Soul Elder backing it. But who could have expected that the Nascent Soul Elder of Yama Sect suddenly died, greatly weakening the sect''s strength. As the Yama Sect had been acting domineeringly in the past, killing people like weeds, it had long provoked public condemnation. If the Nascent Soul Elder had not perished, other sects wouldn''t dare retaliate, they could only endure it silently. But now, following the Nascent Soul Elder''s fall, the Yama Sect no longer possessed its former might. That led to the entire sect being besieged by several other clans. A large number of disciples perished. The elders were killed. As the true disciple of Yama Sect and its last successor, Wanliu Master took the most important Legacy Cultivation Method of Yama Sect and quickly fled. Even so, he was constantly hunted by enemies and heavily injured. Fortunately, he was proficient in many demonic secret techniques, using a Blood Evasion Technique that depleted his lifespan, he was finally able to survive. In the end, Wanliu Master ventured overseas, visited many places, and finally arrived in the jurisdiction of the Immortal Mist Sect. He made his name known just by flexing his skills. At the time, he also thought about re-establishing the Yama Sect in this place. But at that time, his old injuries relapsed. To avoid the Golden Core cultivators noticing his weakness, he had to hastily venture into the misty mountains and built a temporary dwelling. However, his injuries were severe and irreparable, salvation was next to impossible. Desperate to extend his own life, Wanliu Master decided to take a risk and use a secret technique of Yama Sect, allowing his soul to integrate into the Heritage Jade Record of Yama Sect. This way, his soul could survive for hundreds of years. If someone invaded his Golden Core dwelling and got this Heritage Jade Record, he could avail of an opportunity when the intruder was reading the legacy of Yama Sect, to launch a soul seizing technique, seize the other person''s body, and live again. However, man proposes but God disposes. Initially, in order to secure his own safety, he chose to construct his dwelling not only in the desolate misty mountains but also set up a triple-layered Prohibition Array inside the dwelling. This resulted in his cave dwelling not being found or broken into for five hundred years. What insulted him even more was that a Spirit Beast, the Ape King, which he had involuntarily contracted when he came to this area, loyally guarded his cave dwelling even after his death. Seemingly as if it didn''t want to leave even if it died. Making it so that for five hundred years, no one could approach his cave dwelling, not even finding a person to seize. Even if there were cultivators who approached, they were scared off by the Ape King. Just when Wanliu Master was about to give up, cultivators like the Shen family finally broke into his Prohibition Array. At that time, he was extremely grateful, even breaking down in tears, feeling that finally his fortunes had turned. The heavens had not forsaken him. Soon, he, Wanliu Master, would be able to seize one of them, and live again. Then he would kill that stupid Ape King. If it weren''t for the foolish loyalty of this dumb beast, he wouldn''t have ended up like this. Chapter 138 - 138: Call of the Demon Heart Sutra, the Highest Inheritance of the Yama Sect_1 However, no matter what Wanliu Master had anticipated, he would have never guessed that the most important Heritage Jade Record of his Yama Sect would fall into the hands of a small cultivator still in the Qi Cultivation Stage. This young man not only chose not to read the record with his Spiritual Sense. He even used a strange insect to attempt eating the Heritage Jade Record. Therefore, out of sheer fright, Wanliu Master no longer concealed himself and hurriedly voiced out to stop him. Unfortunately for him, he had the misfortune of meeting Zhou Sui, who disregarded all norms. Without giving Wanliu Master any chance to react, Zhou Sui ordered his Book Worm to devour the Heritage Jade Record. And with that, Wanliu Master''s life came to a tragic end right there, his existence erased by the Book Worm. So, as he faced his demise, Wanliu Master could not help but lament how such a misfortune could fall upon him as the Golden Core Master. "This cultivation world is too dangerous. Even seeing a Heritage Jade Record can be lethal?!" Zhou Sui was a bit stunned. He had no clue that viewing a Heritage Jade Record could lead to a life-or-death crisis. This only proved how multifaceted and crafty cultivators in this world could be, making it impossible to anticipate every move. Caution, no matter how excessive, was warranted in this world. Thankfully, he had the Book Worm, which made it unnecessary for him to personally view the Heritage Jade Record. This allowed him to avert a deadly attack. Of course, even if Wanliu Master had truly tried to seize him, his attempt would likely have been unsuccessful. His soul was guarded by the Supreme Gu God Bowl. Wanliu Master''s attempt was nothing more than a distress call against his encroaching demise. Despite this, the incident served as a reminder to him. That dangers lurk around every corner in this cultivation world. Things from unfamiliar cultivators, even those who had died many years ago, could still carry secret traps and dangers. "But this Heritage Jade Record is indeed very special. It actually contains Yama Sect''s supreme cultivation technique, ''Summoning the Heart Demon''." A glint flashed in Zhou Sui''s eyes. As everyone knew, the Yama Sect was a Divinity Transformation Sect. The legendary ''Summoning the Heart Demon'', a mysterious cultivation technique supposedly from a higher realm of the Demonic Path, was the highest teaching of the sect. For some unknown reason, this cultivation technique has ended up in this world. It was then obtained by the founder of Yama Sect and became the sect''s supreme cultivation technique. The most powerful aspect of this cultivation technique was its ability to cultivate demonic seeds and awaken the Heart Demon in others. As long as they had dealings with others, they could plant a demonic seed in them. If a person remained honest and did not break their vows, nothing would happen, and the demonic seed would not activate. However, the moment they broke their promise, the demonic seed would activate, instantly consuming the person''s soul and internal energy, and stealing their power. Without the person even realizing it, they could be transformed into a puppet under their control. In the past, the founder of the Yama Sect had caused havocs everywhere using this cultivation technique. He would often disguise himself as a Loose Cultivator and make deals with others. Unbeknownst to many cultivators, they had seeds planted in them. In the cultivation world, there was a severe lack of trust among people to begin with. Treachery and assassination were all too common. Hardly any trust existed at all. For this reason, the founder of the Yama Sect was practically unstoppable. Using the ''Summoning the Heart Demon'' technique, he unknowingly tricked and killed countless cultivators, amassing a massive fortune. Thus, he rapidly rose and established the Yama Sect. From then on, the name of the Yama Sect resounded throughout the cultivation world, striking fear into countless cultivators'' hearts. When dealing with cultivators from the Yama Sect, everyone would go out of their way to avoid them, fearing the demonic seed that might be planted in them, taking control of their lives and deaths. But precisely because of the dreadful power of the Yama Sect and its rampant atrocities, they became everyone''s enemy. After the death of their Divinity Transformation Elder, the sect fell into decline. As a result, they were besieged by several sects and eventually destroyed. But, of course, Wanliu Master was not the only disciple of the Yama Sect. In fact, quite a few disciples of the Yama Sect managed to escape, each carrying with them the heritage of the sect. However, Wanliu Master was most special of them all, having received the ''Summoning the Heart Demon'' technique. "This is a very dangerous technique." "One misstep could lead to possession by demons, resulting in death." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. Of course, this cultivation technique was profound and mysterious, versatile in its abilities, and unfathomable in its depths. Not only was it extremely difficult to cultivate, even success in such cultivation carried significant risks. Because once the demonic seed devoured another cultivator''s soul, memories, and energies, a massive surge of memories would flood into one''s soul. If too many were devoured, the memories would become chaotic. This could cause cultivators to lose a clear sense of self, as if their personalities were changing, transforming into a different person, as though they were being possessed. The more memories that were devoured, the more severe this condition would become. Many true disciples of the Yama Sect experienced this. They abused the power of the ''Summoning the Heart Demon'', devouring too many memories of other cultivators. They reached a point where they were unable to distinguish reality. Their minds became possessed by demons, unable to tell friend from foe, creating a wave of slaughter. The numerous infamous deeds of the Yama Sect were committed by these disciples. Even the founder of the Yama Sect did not dare to misuse this power. When he reached a certain stage in his cultivation, he stopped using it and began practicing other cultivation techniques. After all, the side effects of this technique were simply too severe. It seemed like this technique wasn''t meant for humans to practice. "Wonderful! The applications of this cultivation technique are countless." "The side effects seem completely negligible for me." "If I can master this technique, who would dare to break promises with me." "Everyone would need to be honest and keep their word." sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui''s eyes suddenly lit up, feeling very excited. He felt that this cultivation technique would provide significant help to him, like giving wings to a tiger. Indeed, devouring other cultivators'' memories could cause the collapse of his own soul memory. With too many different memories and emotions appearing, it could cause confusion about his identity and reality. However, he possessed the Dream Soul Gu, an amazing insect. It had the ability to devour the soul memories of other beings. It had previously devoured many cultivators'' souls, even acquiring a large amount of their soul memories. Despite this, it was unaffected in the slightest. That''s because the Dream Soul Gu acted like a manager of a dreamland. To it, each soul''s memory was just like a different dreamland. Devouring a cultivator''s soul memory was equivalent to gaining a dreamland world. In essence, it was like a large server for dreamland worlds. As long as it didn''t store too many dreamland worlds, the server would not collapse. Moreover, as its cultivation grew, the capacity within it also continued to expand. As for Zhou Sui. As the master of the Dream Soul Gu, he was like the server''s administrator, not directly accessing these dreamlands. He could call upon the memories of the dreamlands and access related information whenever needed while remaining unaffected by these memories. Chapter 139 - 139: Immortal Mist Island, Canglan Sea Area_1 "Once I successfully cultivate this technique, I can transfer the memories obtained from the demonic seed to the Dream Soul Gu. In this way, the memories of the demon seed won''t affect me anymore." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He thought that this technique was a perfect match with Dream Soul Gu. The technique seemed tailor-made for the Dream Soul Gu, with infinite mysteries. Perhaps the founder of the Yama Sect wouldn''t have swapped cultivation techniques if he had the Dream Soul Gu. However, this Summon Demon Heart Technique seems to only consist of three levels, cultivating only up to the Divinity Transformation Realm. As for higher-level techniques, there seem to be none, indicating that the technique is incomplete. But it''s more than enough. After all, who knows when I''ll be able to cultivate to the Divinity Transformation Realm. "But if I cultivate the Summon Demon Heart Technique, I will likely become an enemy to many Sects and be regarded as an heir to the Yama Sect." "Hold on, the Yama Sect is a Divinity Transformation Sect originating from the East Wastelands." "The plot of land where the Immortal Mist Sect is located is actually just an island." "To escape being hunted down by various Sects from the East Wastelands, the Wanliu Master went deep into the Canglan Sea." "And hid on an island in this sea." At this moment, Zhou Sui was suddenly taken aback and felt very shocked. From the memories he inherited from his predecessor and the information from many Cultivators of Misty Cloud City, this piece of land he was on was expansive, covering tens of thousands of miles. He thought this was already a massive piece of land. The Earth of his previous life had a diameter of only twelve thousand kilometers. But from the perspective of Wanliu Master, this is just a larger island. This was a bit of a shock to his worldview. Having that in mind, he sought out Leng Yuexi, to ask about the situation of this region. After all, as the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect, Leng Yuexi surely knew more information, and more clearly too. "Husband, you are correct. We are indeed on an island, named Immortal Mist Island, with a diameter of 1.2 million kilometers," Leng Yuexi confidently confirmed. "No way, our place is merely an island?" "Why does the name of this island sound so similar to the Immortal Mist Sect?" Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu ZuYi were all shocked. After all, they did not get much inheritance and were not very certain about where they actually were. This is indeed normal. It''s just like the ancient farmers, only knowing what was happening within tens of miles of their location. As for anything beyond that, they knew nothing. Even the farmer thought that the land he lived on was infinitely vast, borderless. For mortals, even Cultivators, 1.2 million kilometers in diameter is a distance they can''t cross in a lifetime. So, it''s normal to think of it as a huge continent. "It''s indeed normal, because three thousand years ago, we, the Immortal Mist Sect, ruled this island," Leng Yuexi replied solemnly. "At one time, the Immortal Mist Sect gave birth to a Nascent Soul Ancestor, who dominated this island and even spread the influence of the Immortal Mist Sect to other islands. Therefore, this island naturally became known as Immortal Mist Island, gained the approval of countless cultivators. Unfortunately, due to a war three thousand years ago, the entire Immortal Mist Island was affected." The outcome of that war was devastating, causing the only fourth-stage Spirit Vein on the island to collapse, and the Nascent Soul cultivators of the sect fell, leaving no chance to give birth to a new Nascent Soul Ancestor." As such, the Immortal Mist Sect quickly declined and reached a point where they could only keep to a corner, barely surviving." She was very helpless. After all, the Immortal Mist Sect once had a glorious history, but still rapidly declined. Currently, within the one million kilometers territory of Immortal Mist Island, at least twenty to thirty Golden Core powers have emerged. It''s just like a time of separatist warlords, where no one can overpower another. "Why didn''t you mention this before?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "Why should I specifically talk about this? Isn''t this common knowledge?" Leng Yuexi blinked her eyes, looking puzzled. "This..." Zhou Sui was at loss for words, not knowing what to say. To them, these Loose Cultivators, the knowledge was secret and impossible to know without connections. But for Sect Disciples like Leng Yuexi, it was common knowledge. From the beginning, the heights where Loose Cultivators and Sect Disciples stood were different. "What about Xuanbao Tower? Is this company very powerful?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. He always felt that the Xuanbao Tower he encountered previously was very unusual. Even Golden Core Sect seemed to be courteous towards Xuanbao Tower on some level. "Of course, it''s powerful. This is a Nascent Soul-level force, backed by a Nascent Soul Ancestor," Leng Yuexi nodded. "The headquarters of Xuanbao Tower is not on Immortal Mist Island, but in another place within the Canglan Sea. Xuanbao Tower''s business is spread across the Canglan Sea, and almost every main island has a branch of Xuanbao Tower. This is why almost every Golden Core power must respect Xuanbao Tower. Offending a sect with Nascent Soul-level strength is unimaginable." "I see." Zhou Sui nodded, understanding why Xuanbao Tower was so powerful¡ªit actually was a force at the Nascent Soul level. No wonder it could command such respect here. Hardly anyone dared to offend it. Thinking about this, he could finally relax. It seemed the distance from the East Wastelands to the Canglan Sea was indeed very far. A regular cultivator might not be able to reach deep into the Canglan Sea from the East Wastelands in a lifetime. Wanliu Master was only able to reach the Canglan Sea by using the power of an Ancient Teleportation Array, crossing who knew how many tens of thousands of miles. Only then did he finally reach this place. So, it''s unlikely that the cultivators of the Canglan Sea would know about the Yama Sect. After all, the Yama Sect was merely famous in the East Wastelands. In the Canglan Sea area, however, not many people knew about the existence of the Yama Sect. "Husband, why did you suddenly ask about this?" asked Leng Yuexi curiously. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This is why." Zhou Sui told the whole story about Wanliu Master, without intending to hide anything. "What? Wanliu Master is still not dead, and he even turned into a residual soul, integrating himself into the Heritage Jade Record?" "That''s so cunning. Fortunately, my husband has some tricks, otherwise, he could have been doomed." "Is this the cultivator from the Yama Sect in the East Wastelands? The methods of these Divinity Transformation Sect''s cultivators are so tricky, it''s hard to guard against. Fortunately, my husband could see through it in time." Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, Mu Ziyi, and Leng Yuexi were all startled. They quickly examined Zhou Sui''s body. Upon seeing no abnormalities, they finally let out a sigh of relief. Chapter 162 - 162: Numerous Gu Insects Advance, Third Stage Obsession Gu_1 "Not bad." Zhou Sui was quite satisfied with the extension of his lifespan to six hundred years. Apart from the breakthrough in lifespan due to his advancement in realm, the most crucial factor was the help from the Dragon Elephant Gu. With the power from the Dragon Elephant Gu, he was able to breach the limit of lifespan. And this is just the beginning. With each refinement from the Dragon Elephant Gu, his lifespan could probably continue to increase, it is not yet at its limit. After all, the lifespan of a legendary dragon far exceeds that of ordinary people, it''s not something a naturally short-lived human could match. "The power of the Gu insects has also increased, they have collectively advanced to the second stage." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. Truth be told, for him, the advancement of the Gu insects is the most important. The power each Gu insect possesses is a trump card. Apparently, the advancement in his cultivation also led to an increase in the power of the Gu insects on him. The two are mutually reinforcing. "Every Gu insect, after advancing to the second stage, has seen a varying degree of power increase." Zhou Sui sensed a vast influx of information from the depths of his consciousness. These were messages relayed to him by every Gu insect that had advanced to the second stage. It also allows him to understand the current situation of each Gu insect. Firstly, the Clone Gu, after advancing to the lower-grade of the second stage, could now produce even more clones. Back when he was at the Qi Cultivation Nineth Layer, it could basically give birth to nine clones. Now, having reached the lower-grade of the second stage, it can produce eighteen clones, basically doubling its output. If it gets to the middle-grade of the second stage, that would be thirty-six clones. If it reaches the upper-grade, it would generate seventy-two clones. It''s safe to say that the increase is exponential. But of course, if that''s all, it wouldn''t be much of a big deal. More importantly, every clone birthed can learn various skills, techniques, and the Hundred Arts of Cultivation on its own. Basically, the content and insights that a clone has learnt can be transmitted back to the original body. Although the efficiency isn''t as superior as the original body, as long as perseverance is involved, the original body can absorb quite a lot of content in time, allowing the original body to focus solely on cultivation. As for the knowledge of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, it can be delegated to his clones for handling. "If that''s so, isn''t it the same as having an additional eighteen brains, that can concurrently assist me in learning various knowledge?" Zhou Sui was quite excited. Obviously, the purpose of a clone is not solely to gather information and go on adventures. They can also help him to learn. Its uses are infinite. Truthfully, there is a lot that he needs to learn. If he has more clones assisting him, his learning efficiency would increase, thereby leading to an enormous boost. "Just as the Book Worm has also advanced to the second stage, if coupled with the second stage Clone Gu, it''ll be like a tiger growing wings." Zhou Sui clenched his fists. Clearly, the Book Worm has also advanced to the second stage. Apart from an increase in the internal capacity of the Book Worm ¨C which has expanded a hundred times, allowing it to hold a mass amount of data ¨C an even more important ability has emerged, which is knowledge transmission. With the power of the Book Worm, one''s knowledge and data can be relayed and shared with others, aiding them remember various knowledge and achieve a photographic memory. Originally, he could only employ the power of the Book Worm for his own use. But now, any knowledge recorded by the Book Worm can be shared with others. This means that his several Dao companions can also enjoy such benefits. Just like him, they can remember a large amount of cultivation knowledge. No doubt this will also facilitate the rapid improvement of his Dao companions'' cultivation and their understanding towards Daoism. "The Wine Bug, Dragon Elephant Gu, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, Gold Eating Bug, Dream Soul Gu, and so on, have all reached the second stage." Zhou Sui stroke his chin. Apparently, the abilities of these five Gu Insects have undergone significant modifications as well. The Wine Bug, having advanced to the second stage, can now brew second stage Spiritual Wine. Knowing that a pot of second stage Spiritual Wine is at least worth five middle-grade Spirit Stones, it''s worth ten times a first stage Spiritual Wine. If he can mass produce the second stage Spiritual Wine, his money-making speed would be as fast as a money-printing machine. In other words, the second stage Wine Bug is his money-printing machine. With regards to the Dragon Elephant Gu, which has also advanced to the second stage, it still produces a wisp of mysterious blood energy every month. However, the effects it brings to his body have surged by more than tenfold. This greatly strengthens the effects of refining his body. Furthermore, the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, which has advanced to the second stage, can now produce second stage extreme poison. Releasing just a tiny bit of this poison can kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator. It can even pose a threat to Golden Core cultivators. Even if it doesn''t kill the Golden Core cultivators, it will certainly cause them a fair amount of trouble. With regards to the Gold Eating Bug which has advanced to the second stage, its abilities have naturally become much stronger. Both its defense and offensive power have seen some improvement. The Gold Eating Bug currently resides in its original Red Gold Mine, and has basically bred a thousand more of its kind. It''s safe to say that it has formed, in essence, a Gold Eating Bug regiment. If they were to mobilize collectively, they could definitely eradicate numerous foundation establishment cultivators and become an unprecedented insect catastrophe. However, he only has a hundred of them on him, the other nine hundred are kept in the Red Gold Mine for breeding. After all, the appetite of a thousand Gold Eating Bugs is simply too big. If he were to really keep them by his side, he probably wouldn''t be able to afford their upkeep. As for the Dream Soul Gu, it had already advanced to the second stage sometime ago, therefore its evolution wasn''t as drastic this time. But the Gu with the most staggering evolution is the Obsession Gu. Because now, the power of the Obsession Gu has advanced to the third stage. "Third stage Obsession Gu." Zhou Sui was conscious of the Obsession Gu deep in his mind. It was now covered in densely packed pink Runes, as if it''s entirely encased by endless love and passion. It is constantly emanating a pink aura. The pink aura seeps into his limbs and bones, flowing into every nook and cranny of his body. As a result, his appearance and body underwent a drastic change. This is the ability inherent to the newly born third stage Obsession Gu ¨C the Body of Heavenly Charm. The Obsession Gu is now constantly releasing a mysterious power, ceaselessly altering Zhou Sui''s physique. As a result, his body emits a unique odor. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This odor is the pheromone of a male human. This odor is scentless, no sense of smell can detect it. But it can be sensed. The moment a female cultivator stands next to him, she will unconsciously smell a captivating scent that is soul-stirring. After inhaling this scent, the female cultivators'' goodwill towards him will greatly increase. It''s as if they have fallen deeply and helplessly in love. Of course, this power doesn''t increase his combat power in any way, it purely enhances his charm. However, this charm doesn''t take effect instantly, but slowly and subtly. The longer one stays by his side, the more they will sense his charm. Even if it''s a male of the same sex, they will inevitably develop goodwill towards him. Every gesture and movement exudes an irresistible charm. Chapter 141 - 141: The Sanctuary of Cultivators, Avoiding a Battle_1 "But seeking refuge in Mystic Mountain Range won''t be that easy," "This is the Mystic Mountain Range, the playground of demonic beasts, and home to countless venomous bugs and ferocious animals." "Three Foundation-building families previously lived here but unknowingly enraged a third-rank demonic beast from the depths of Mystic Mountain Range, leading to their total annihilation." "If you plan to survive here for several years, you''ll be walking on thin ice." "Don''t provoke the third-range demonic beasts here or nobody will be able to save you." Zhou Sui sternly advised. "Thank you for the warning, but even so, it''s still better than enduring the constant extortion from the outside world." "It beats being captured by those Sect Cultivators as cannon fodder." Jiang Qi nodded, acknowledging the dangers of living in the Mystic Mountain Range. He had already assessed the risks before. Nevertheless, they had made such a decision. The thinking was that the outside world was too chaotic and that human life was considered cheap. Rather than being captured by those Demon Cultivators and living worse than death, they''d prefer to die at the hands of the demonic beasts. At least they wouldn''t suffer before death. "If that''s the case, then I wish you all the best," Zhou Sui looked deeply at Jiang Qi and the others, fully understanding their thoughts. Indeed, harsh governance is worse than a tiger. Even Cultivators, including those in the Foundation Establishment Realm, faced oppression from the Sects. In peaceful times, the Golden Core Sect might show some respect to these Loose Foundation Establishment Cultivators." But at the critical point of life and death, it''s ''survive or perish''." To gather a large number of war supplies, various forms of extortion followed. Both loose cultivators and cultivator families alike were oppressed by the Golden Core Sect. Nobody could resist. The Jiang family was such a case - they packed in haste and fled into the Mystic Mountain Range overnight. After all, the complex environment and profuse demonic beasts of the Mystic Mountain Range did not make it suitable for cultivators to live. Nobody would fight over it. It wasn''t a strategic territory in any sense. This gave loose cultivators and cultivator families a chance for survival. A considerable number of cultivator families, in order to avoid the war, fled to places like the Mystical Mountain ranges. ...¡­ In a short time, the Jiang family and others left, having already found a suitable place nearby to live. They started building their houses and setting up arrays. "My lord, never had I imagined that hiding in Mystic Mountain Range would help us avoid a war," Mu Ziyi remarked thoughtfully. She knew how brutal wars between sects could be. It was just like wars in the mundane world, rendering people homeless, leaving starvation everywhere, and countless dead and injured. During this time, almost no lands within tens of thousands of miles remained unaffected. Had they left Mystic Mountain Range, they might have been drawn into the war. "Indeed, we should continue to live here in Mystic Mountain Range," "Although this is a playground for demonic beasts, as long as we are careful, these beasts won''t harm us." Zhou Sui also nodded. He realized more than ever that it was indeed wise to hide in Mystic Mountain Range. If he had moved to other places, he would certainly have been drawn into the war, or even have been detained by those Golden Core Sects to serve as cannon fodder. On the contrary, by staying in the Mystic Mountain Range, he could access lots of cultivation resources and evade the Sects'' extortion. This was infinitely better than surviving outside. It was a veritable paradise isolated from the outside world. However, he was also a bit frustrated. He had initially hoped to indirectly seize control of the Immortal Mist Sect through Leng Yuexi''s power. However, from the looks of it, the Immortal Mist Sect might soon be finished. But, he didn''t feel too regretful. After all, compared to the Immortal Mist Sect, his dao partner Leng Yuexi was more critical. Whether or not he got control of the Immortal Mist Sect didn''t matter. Even if he truly gained control, it would merely be a feather in his cap. "But, Sister Leng, the Immortal Mist Sect is now at war with other sects. Don''t you plan to return?" Xia Jingyan asked curiously while looking at Leng Yuexi. After all, Leng Yuexi was indeed the Young Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect, equivalent to the next Sect Master. Her sect was now in trouble, so perhaps she might want to return and offer her aid. "I don''t plan on returning." Leng Yuexi shook her head, "The Immortal Mist Sect is a sect with a long history. It has endured numerous life-and-death crises. Its depth isn''t something an average cultivator can imagine. You see, trying to destroy the Immortal Mist Sect isn''t an easy task. Moreover, I am merely a foundation-building cultivator right now. In such a large-scale sect war, whether there''s one more or one less foundation-building cultivator doesn''t make much difference. Don''t overestimate your significance. So my biggest goal right now is to reach the Golden Core. Once I become a Golden Core Master, I can change the balance of power in the region and even alter the course of the war." Her thoughts were clear. Even though she had deep feelings for the Immortal Mist Sect, she also knew her place. She was just a nobody. Even if she returned to the Immortal Mist Sect, it wouldn''t change the course of the war in any way. The ones who truly determined the war''s outcome were the Golden Core Masters. If she could reach the level of a Golden Core Master, she could become a player, making her moves on the chessboard. Otherwise, she could only follow the flow and be sacrificed by others. It was like before when she was trapped in Misty Cloud City for over two years. The sect had shown no intention of sending anyone to rescue her. If not for her partner saving her, she probably would have died. So at this moment, she gave up her illusions. She wasn''t as important to the Immortal Mist Sect as she had imagined. "Very well said, the sect wars don''t concern us much. There''s no need for us to get involved." "Now, the most important thing for you is to reach the Golden Core level." "Anything dangerous that comes your way, you''ll be able to handle it with ease." Zhou Sui agreed completely with Leng Yuexi''s thoughts. "Sister Leng, are you planning to form your core here?" Ji Bingyu asked curiously. "That''s correct." Leng Yuexi nodded, "This is an excellent place to form a core. It has a two-level spirit vein. Although it''s not as good as the Immortal Mist Sect''s three-level spirit vein, the energy is still barely enough. In fact, with the aid of the core-forming spiritual items Ice-fire Spiritual Liquid and the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, the help from a spirit vein doesn''t matter much. Given a few months, I will surely succeed in forming my core." She clenched her fist, exuding confidence. "Sister Leng, leave your core formation to me." "I''ve successfully become a second-stage array master. I can set up a second-stage Spirit Gathering Array to help gather nature''s spiritual energy. I can also set up a concealment array to hide your aura when you break through, preventing detection by the three-stage demonic beasts in the mountains." "With my help, nobody will be able to disturb you during your core formation." Xia Jingyan immediately pled. "Thank you all for your help." Upon hearing these words, Leng Yuexi smiled faintly and felt a wave of warmth in her heart. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Indeed, they were her true family. Compared to those disciples from the Immortal Mist Sect, who might abandon others at any moment, her relationship with her family was indeed closer. Chapter 142 - 142: The Refinement of Dragon Elephant Gu, Body Foundation Establishment_1 Soon, Leng Yuexi entered a state of secluded cultivation. The entire valley was surrounded by a powerful second-stage formation to prevent intrusion from enemies. Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi naturally played the role of Protectors, consistently stationed within the valley. Even if Leng Yuexi was not in seclusion, they rarely went out, choosing to cultivate in the valley. After all, they had only recently advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage and needed time to consolidate their cultivation. In the meantime, cultivators from various families sporadically appeared in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. It wasn''t just the Jiang family who sought refuge deep in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range¡ªother cultivating families were also present. Suddenly, the mountain range started to bustle with activity as cultivators began to show up all around the area. ... In the blink of an eye, three months had quickly passed. At this very moment, Zhou Sui was sitting crossed-legged in his personal meditation room, operating the Insect God Sutra to communicate with the Dragon Elephant Gu within him. Boom Boom Boom~~~ Suddenly, another stream of mysterious blood energy poured from the Dragon Elephant Gu into Zhou Sui''s body. At this instant, Zhou Sui felt as if his body had received the nourishment of Dragon Elephant Essence Blood, producing miraculous effects like consuming astonishing body tempering treasure pills. Perhaps due to the irrigation of mysterious blood energy dozens of times, his body was constantly being strengthened. Today, a qualitative change had occurred through the accumulation of these quantitative enhancements. "This!" Zhou Sui found that his body felt warm, as if there was a furnace burning inside him, enhancing every part of his body, including muscles, bones, skin, etc. It was as if his body had evolved from human to divine beast. The power within his body showed explosive growth. An aura from the ancient primordial age emanated from him, establishing a terrifying pressure. Vaguely, mysterious runes appeared on his skin, releasing waves of mystical power that formed an impregnable golden energy shield. The ground where he was meditating was shattered by this terrifying surge of blood energy, forming a massive crater. Dense fractures appeared on the ground. The central area was crushed into powder, manifesting fearsome destructive power. "Body Foundation Building, have I achieved Body Foundation Building now?!" Instantly, Zhou Sui''s eyes emitted a horrifying brilliance. He felt an unprecedented amplification of the power within his body, reaching at least a hundred thousand catties of immense strength. Every move he made was like an ancient primordial beast. With a casual punch, he could slay a first-grade magical beast, bursting it into several pieces of meat. The blood energy within his body increased at a terrifying rate. Every drop of blood in him was filled with a vibrant heat that could instantly burn evil spirits that came close into ashes. The Qi and blood running through his body now was inexplicably vigorous and abundant. Of course, Zhou Sui felt that the most astonishing change within his body was his skin. His skin was no longer human¡ªit was as smooth as jade with no scars, looking like the skin of a newborn baby. Even more so, mysterious and ancient dark gold runes had been engraved deep into his skin, making it extremely tough. He instantly knew that his body had gone through an extraordinary change¡ªthis was the Elephant Skin granted by the Dragon Elephant Gu! Legend has it that this skin originated from a Divine Elephant from Hell. It was even more formidable than the skin of a divine dragon. The divine dragon was covered in scales that could foil many attacks, offering unparalleled defense. However, it had an Achilles'' heel¡ªit was vulnerable at the Reverse Scales. Once a Reverse Scale got broken, the divine dragon would die. That was the divine dragon''s weakness. But, the Divine Elephant from Hell was different. Its skin exhibited flawless perfection, without any vulnerabilities. It possessed a formidable physical defense ability. Against the physical attack of a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator, it was virtually immune, without the slightest scratch. If it was an assault from a Foundation Establishment Stage Body Cultivator, then each attack''s power would be diminished by half. Simultaneously, it had remarkable skill defense abilities. The regular skills of Qi Cultivation Stage could essentially be disregarded, easily shattered with a single punch. As for a Foundation Establishment Stage skill cultivator''s technique, it could also reduce half of the attack. It could be said that this skin of an elephant was equivalent to wearing a lower-grade defensive spiritual artifact on one''s body. Endowed with an astounding defensive power. "Is this the power of Dragon Elephant''s Body?" Zhou Sui was in awe. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although he had known that as his cultivation continually advanced, the Dragon Elephant Gu would bring him massive benefits, he had never imagined it could actually aid him in achieving Physical Foundation Building. This advantage was simply too significant. Despite his current cultivation not having reached the Foundation Establishment realm yet, his body had evolved into a Body Cultivation condition of that level. In other words, the power of his body alone could resist an early-stage cultivator in the Foundation Establishment realm. "Right, I should check my body''s data first." At this moment, Zhou Sui had a thought and immediately opened his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Qi Cultivation nineth Layer(progress 70%), Lifespan: 23(350) years] [Aptitude: Sixth stage Spirit Root(3%)] [Swordsmanship: First-grade Superior(99%)] [Rune: First-grade Superior(99%)] [Seventh-Order formation: First-grade Superior(55%)] [Pill Master: Second stage Inferior(79%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Minor Accomplishment(75%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Great Achievement(15%)] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition(45%)] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster(19%); Wind Blade Art: Proficient; Golden Light skill: Proficient; Ice Frost skill: Proficient; Spring Wind Rain skill: Proficient; Lightning Summoning skill: Proficient...] [Obsession Gu: Second-stage Superior; Clone Gu: First-grade Superior; Wine Bug: First-grade Superior; Gold Eating Bug: First-grade Superior; Book Worm: First-grade Superior; Dream Soul Gu: First-grade Superior; Dragon Elephant Gu: First-grade Superior; Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu : First-grade Superior.] Immediately, a series of magnificent data was displayed before him. This also allowed him to comprehend his current conditions to a certain extent. After three months of cultivation, his Qi Cultivation had improved greatly. Of course, because the Qi Cultivation progress at the ninth stage was extremely slow, it would usually take at least ten years for an ordinary cultivator to reach the accomplished realm, perhaps even longer. And Zhou Sui, was cultivating the Insect God Sutra. Each Gu Insect was equivalent to a Dantian Qi Sea. Therefore, his cultivation improvement did not only benefit his main body, but also needed to assist in the cultivation improvement of the Gu Insects. As such, the speed of cultivation was even slower. In three months, he had only achieved a 10% improvement. Thankfully, his Spirit Root had improved to the sixth stage, reaching the Mid Grade Spirit Root realm. Otherwise, if he still was at the Lower Grade Spirit Root realm, his cultivation speed would have been much slower. Even so, he was quite satisfied with his present cultivation speed. He estimated that in about a year and a half, he could elevate his cultivation to the accomplished status of the Qi Cultivation nineth Layer. By then, he could attempt to lay the Foundation, advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm. This was already a progress rate that could be considered as visible to the naked eye. Chapter 143 - 143 Comparable to Foundation Establishment Body Cultivation, Lifespan of 350 Years_1 "Such a great benefit from my physical breakthrough? My lifespan has reached three hundred and fifty years?!" Zhou Sui blinked, feeling utterly astounded. Compared to his power, physical fitness, and various abilities, the increase in lifespan excited him more. After all, isn''t learning various skills and methods for the sake of increasing one''s lifespan? Many cultivators embark on the path of cultivation with the intention of achieving immortality. The lifespan of three hundred and fifty years basically breaks the limit of Foundation Establishment cultivators. After all, Foundation Establishment cultivators can live at most only two hundred and fifty years. Even if they take life-prolonging pills, they can only live two hundred and sixty or two hundred and seventy years. This is the limit. But now, he hasn''t genuinely advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm yet, and he already has a lifespan of three hundred and fifty years. This is almost equivalent to three times the lifespan of ordinary Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators. If this were to be spread, it would scare many Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators to death. If he advances to the Foundation Establishment Realm, who knows how much his lifespan could increase, perhaps he could easily surpass the lifespan of Golden Core cultivators. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So this is the power of the Dragon Elephant Gu? Creating a Dragon Elephant''s Body, achieving an extraordinary life." "I am not purely human now." "So naturally, my lifespan far exceeds ordinary people." Zhou Sui was filled with astonishment. Honestly, human life is indeed short compared to those exotic life forms and demonic beasts, it''s just a fleeting existence. But now he has broken the limit of human lifespan, entering the realm of non-human. And this is just the beginning. As the refining effect of the Dragon Elephant Gu continues to strengthen, his lifespan might keep enhancing. By then, he would live even longer than a thousand-year-old turtle. Without a doubt, aside from the Obsession Gu, the Dragon Elephant Gu has the greatest impact on him. This gu insect enhances him in all aspects, whether it''s strength or lifespan. And its effects are endless. "Now my vitality, body, and soul power have basically reached perfection, even the Foundation Establishment Realm." "If my body''s True Yuan also becomes perfect, then consuming Foundation Pills will not be necessary." "I can directly begin self-initiated Foundation Establishment." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. Honestly, thanks to his dual cultivation with Leng Yuexi and benefiting from her vast cultivation experience, he is becoming more aware of what the process of Foundation Establishment for cultivators entails. When ordinary Qi Cultivation Perfection cultivators try to establish their foundation, they fail to reach the realm of Foundation Establishment because their vitality, spiritual sense, or True Yuan are not perfect. This leads to the chaotic circulation of the True Yuan and vitality within their bodies. It''s like an energy exploding within them, instantly shattering their meridians and Dantian. That''s why there''s a saying that, if the Foundation Establishment fails, Qi cultivation cultivators will surely die. Only the power of Foundation Pills can protect the meridians and Dantian within a cultivator''s body. So even if their Foundation Establishment fails, the cultivators won''t die and can attempt a second or third time to establish their foundation. One could say, the invention of the Foundation Pill is like a godsend pill to the general public. Before the invention of Foundation Pills, only top geniuses could successfully establish their foundation and embark on the path of cultivation. But now, with the presence of Foundation Pills, even those with Lower Grade Spirit Root have a possibility of successful Foundation Establishment. As for the Mid Grade Spirit Root and Upper Grade Spirit Root, the probability of success is even greater. Because of this, Zhou Sui, who has now successfully built his body foundation, is incredibly powerful. Even if he fails in self-initiated Foundation Establishment, he won''t die; his body is fully capable of withstanding the backlash. "If the self-initiated foundation establishment succeeds, the benefits gained will be greater than those gained from using foundation establishment pills." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He also received a lot of related information, that the mana of those geniuses who self-initiated foundation establishment is twice as pure compared to other Foundation Establishment cultivators who used Foundation Pills to rise. As a result, these geniuses who self-initiated Foundation Establishment have a higher possibility of condensing a Golden Core in the future. The success rate increases at least by twenty percent. So, if possible, he naturally wants to initiate self-initiated Foundation Establishment, to lay a perfect Dao foundation. This also concerns his future path of Core Formation. Being one step ahead every time, that''s the principle of cultivation. "Currently, my body is comparable to a Foundation Establishment body cultivator, even if I fail, it doesn''t matter." "Indeed, I can try it." Touching his chin, Zhou Sui immediately made up his mind. After all, his body could withstand the backlash of failure in Foundation Establishment, if it really doesn''t work, he can use the Foundation Pill later. He simply has too many cards up his sleeve. After consolidating his cultivation for a while, it was already night. His three wives had already prepared a fragrant dinner for him, with all kinds of delicious food available. After all, the Cloud Mist Mountain Range is not short of beasts. As long as one has the strength, they can hunt beasts at will for large quantities of meat. Crack! At this time, Zhou Sui left the quiet room and gently took a seat at the dining table. This wooden stool couldn''t bear his body strength and shattered instantly into numerous pieces of wood. "Husband, has your body successfully built the foundation?" At this moment, Ji Bingyu was the first to sense the immense power of Zhou Sui''s body, which was like a melting pot, seeming like a terrifying giant beast. His seemingly slender body contained terrifying strength. "Right, Yu''er is indeed observant. During my cultivation just now, I accidentally succeeded in body foundation building." "Because my strength increased suddenly, I am temporarily unable to perfectly control the power within my body." Zhou Sui was quite helpless. In fact, this was not the first time. Every monthly refining with the Dragon Elephant Gu would result in a sudden increase in his strength, during which he couldn''t control his body strength. He often shattered the pottery bowls and spoons in the house. Even the door frames and other furniture would be smashed by his gentle slap. Now that he has successfully built his body foundation, with a strength of hundreds of thousands of pounds within his body, controlling his strength is even more difficult. At least a few more days are needed for him to adapt to the explosively increased strength and return to his daily life. "True to be my husband, your body is on par with a Body Cultivator at Foundation Establishment, so isn''t the foundation establishment already a sure thing?" Mu Ziyi''s eyes lit up and she was quite excited. She knew that if one builds their physical foundation in advance and then uses Foundation Pills as a supplement, the success rate of foundation establishment would be at least eighty percent. However, to succeed in Body Foundation Building is even more difficult than succeeding in Qi Foundation Establishment. The resources required are not something ordinary cultivators can afford. "It''s not certain, I can just say I have a little confidence." Zhou Sui said modestly. "Who would have thought that my husband could catch up to our cultivation levels so quickly? I remember when I first met my husband, he was just a Qi Cultivation first layer little cultivator." Xia Jingyan was very emotional. A few years ago when they met, she didn''t think she could successfully build her foundation so quickly, nor did she expect her husband to catch up with their cultivation levels so quickly. Chapter 166 - 166: Shen Biqian, the Sect Leader of Danding Faction_1 The Danding Faction. They were in the middle of a vast red mountain range, nestled within a third class, high grade terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein. The founding sect leader of the old Danding Sect took a liking to this terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein, as it seemed perfect for alchemy. They decided to build the sect right there. Resultantly, they created a Sect that lasted a thousand years. Over the last thousand years, the Danding Sect continued to shine brilliantly. Every generation had produced a Golden Core Master. Moreover, this third class, high grade terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein not only facilitated alchemy, but it also enabled them to defend themselves. If their enemies tried to invade the Danding Sect, they could summon the power of the terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein, stirring up limitless Spiritual Fire, which would incinerate the enemies. It was like an impassable moat. Over hundreds of years, no foolhardy individual had dared to invade the Danding Sect. "Boom, rumble.." At this moment, a loud roar resounded from the main peak, it was as if an explosion had occurred. "Damn it, failed again." "Is the third class, high grade pill, the PoYa pill that hard to concoct?" "Where exactly did I go wrong?" A clear voice, reminiscent of a lark, echoed from the thick fog. Then, a breathtaking woman in tattered clothing crawled out from the pile of rubble. Only disheveled cloths clung to her, offering tantalizing glimpses of her stunning figure. It was enough to make one blush and their heart race. "Master." At this moment, a few female disciples, seemingly used to such sights, quickly stepped forward and draped a large coat over her. This incredibly beautiful woman was none other than the sect leader of the Danding Faction, Shen Biqian. A cultivator in the middle phase of the Golden Core stage, she was 230 years old and had a First Grade Spiritual Root. Simultaneously, she was the Danding Sect''s most outstanding alchemist, who had already reached the third stage. On Immortal Mist Island, there were only a few alchemists who could match her skills. "Master, something big happened in the Immortal Mist Sect recently." A female disciple immediately shared the latest gossip. "Oh, what happened?" Initially, Shen Biqian was worried about her alchemy failure but hearing the gossip, she was immediately intrigued and temporarily forgot her painful experience of failing at alchemy. "Sect Master Leng Yuexi from the Immortal Mist Sect just got married." "Her Dao companion seems to be a loose cultivator with a lower grade spiritual root." "But with the help of Sect Master Leng, he managed to establish his foundation." "Recently, they held a grand Foundation Establishment Ceremony and invited all the same sect cultivators." The female disciple immediately relayed all the news she had. "What? A Dao companion? That cold woman actually has a Dao companion." "I originally thought she was like that old woman from the Qingmu Sect, single-mindedly pursuing the Dao, destined to end up alone." "Unexpectedly, she actually found a man." "Tell me, what''s so special about that man to catch the eye of a reserved woman like Leng Yuexi." Touching her smooth chin, Shen Biqian asked curiously. "Master, it is said that the man is incredibly handsome, like a descended god." "Any woman who sees him is likely to feel a flutter in her heart." "But this is just hearsay, I''m not sure if it''s true or false." The female disciple looked enviously at her well-endowed master and reported in a leisurely manner. "Really? Even a woman like Leng Yuexi is smitten with him, how handsome must he be." "If I were to snatch away this man, wouldn''t Leng Yuexi cry?" "And cry really loud." Shen Biqian''s eyes brightened as if thrilled by the idea. Hearing this, the surrounding female disciples made bitter faces because their master was infamous for her audacious behavior and dared to do anything. When she was young, she even dared to pull the beard of a former sect master. Even as a child, she would pull spiritual medicine from everywhere, eating ginseng as if they were carrots. And as a youth, she nearly blew up a third layer earth fire spirit vein while making pills. As she grew older, she started to roam around, hunting down demon cultivators. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At one point, she stormed into the headquarters of the Ghost Demon Sect and wrecked the place. Even though she was just an alchemist, she had managed to integrate a powerful Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Fire into herself. This made her combat abilities far surpass others of her level, and even if she encountered a late Golden Core stage person, she could still fight against them. During a massive battle against the Ghost Demon Sect and other forces, she personally took action and killed a mid-stage Golden Core demon cultivator. It could be said that the witch Shen Biqian had long been renowned in this region, she was even more demonic than the demon cultivators themselves. "Haha, never mind, I was just joking." "Leng Yuexi is my good sister, how could I possibly steal her man?!" "A mere man is nothing compared to the thrill of making pills." "Send me three bottles of the Red Fire Pill." "Consider it a congratulatory gift for her partner''s foundation establishment." Shen Biqian lazily said. "Yes, Master." Upon hearing these words, the several female disciples heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, their master did not do anything rash. Otherwise, a war between the Danding Faction and Immortal Mist Sect would not be a joke. Currently, the Danding Faction had just gone through a major battle, and could not endure any further loss. The Red Fire Pill was a second grade pill. Its power was intense and ideal for foundation-building cultivators to enhance their mana. It was quite valuable. Also, it was the flagship product of the Danding Faction and sold very well. But Shen Biqian blinked her beautiful eyes, her gaze flickering uncontrollably, as if she had something on her mind. ... On the other hand, at the headquarters of the Ghost Demon Sect... Sect leader Luo Hua was furious upon hearing the news. "Damn that Leng Yuexi, she killed one of our Golden Cores." "And crushed our alliance, thriving and flourishing, and now she has even become the new Sect Leader of the Immortal Mist Sect" "And now she even married a man, so rampant. It is clear that she does not take our Ghost Demon Sect seriously." Ghost Demon Sect Leader Luo Hua was uncontrollably enraged. He was utterly sick of Leng Yuexi. Keep in mind that Luo Hua was a late Golden Core cultivator who was just four hundred years old. If he could really crush the Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect, and Danding Faction, and obtain all three Sects'' resources, he and his abundant wealth could head to other islands ¨C surely he would be able to purchase materials capable of helping him form a Nascent Soul. If that happened, perhaps he could successfully form a Nascent Soul and gain a life span of a thousand years. Originally, things had been going great for the Ghost Demon Sect, and they would have won without a doubt if not for the arrival of Leng Yuexi. Luo Hua''s anger towards Leng Yuexi was so intense that he wished he could rip her into a million pieces. Now, he even hated everyone around her. He wanted to take revenge and soothe his anger. "The Master of the Sect, you have to calm down." "Right now, our Ghost Demon Sect has suffered heavy losses and we should seek time to recover." "It''s not appropriate for us to wage war with the Immortal Mist Sect." "If we fail, it will be ''a delight for our enemies and sorrow for our friends.'' The elders of the Ghost Demon Sect immediately tried to dissuade him. After all, if the rash Sect Leader Luo Hua fell into the hands of the Immortal Mist Sect, then that would spell the end for the Ghost Demon Sect. Without the protection of the Golden Core master ... Based on their level of cultivation, they wouldn''t be able to defend such a large territory with their abilities alone; their only option would be to run. Once that happened, they would be in for hard times. They absolutely did not want to see that happen. Chapter 145 - 145 Practicing the Summoning Demon Heart Scripture, Condensing the Demon Seed_1 "Darling, could it be possible that those Cultivators from Ghost Demon Sect came for Sister Leng?" At this moment, Ji Bingyu had also heard the conversation between Zhou Sui and Jiang Qi. As a woman sharp as ice and snow, she naturally first thought of Leng Yuexi. As the Cultivators of Ghost Demon Sect had intruded into the Misty Mountain Range with no apparent reason made it seem they bore malicious intentions. Mu Ziyi and Xia Jingyan also became a bit nervous immediately. "That''s uncertain for now, they might not necessarily be here for Yuexi." "Besides, our whereabouts shouldn''t be known to the Ghost Demon Sect." "If they knew exactly where we were, they certainly would have found us directly, rather than beating about the bush." Zhou Sui said in a low voice. "But if they are not here for Sister Leng, then why would they be here?" "Right now it is a time of war between Sects, loss of several Foundation-building Cultivators is unusual no matter how you look at it." "Could it be that the Ghost Demon Sect is so confident in their victory that even the loss of Foundation-building Cultivators is not an issue?" Xia Jingyan felt doubtful still. "There''s no need to guess. Find the traces of those Cultivators of Ghost Demon Sect, directly." "Kill them all, search their souls, then we will know what their objective is." Zhou Sui''s eyes flashed with a trace of sharp light. Truth be told, he was different from before now. During that time in Misty Cloud City, he was forced to hide in a bunker beneath the city by the Cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect, fearing that the Cultivators of Ghost Demon Sect would find him and kill him. He had tasted such oppression. But it was different now. Even though he hadn''t reached the Foundation Establishment Realm of Cultivation, his body was already comparable to the Cultivators of Body Cultivation in the Foundation Establishment Realm. In terms of combat power, he wasn''t inferior to an early-stage Foundation-building Cultivator. If the effects of the Dream Soul Gu were taken into account, then his fighting power would be further amplified by several multiples. Perhaps there also lay a chance to take revenge. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui commanded his clone and the Gold Eating Bug to scatter and search for any signs of the Cultivators from Ghost Demon Sect, and to report immediately upon finding them. ... In a blink of an eye, three days passed. But during these three days, Zhou Sui found nothing. He hadn''t even seen a shadow of a Ghost Demon Sect Cultivator. However, this wasn''t abnormal. After all, the Misty Mountain Range extended for thousands, even tens of thousands of kilometers, with its vast and boundless lands. It was cloaked in clouds and mists every day and the terrain was complex. Even if one really ventured into the Misty Mountain Range, it would sometimes be difficult to locate one another, even when nearby. Finding someone in the Mistsy Mountain Range was, indeed, a considerably difficult task. Perhaps these Cultivators from Ghost Demon Sect knew their actions had been discovered and so they hid for the time being. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was still impossible to find their traces in such a short period of time. But Zhou Sui didn''t care much about this; after all, his cultivation was his main focus now. "The Summoning Demon Heart Scripture, truly is the Cultivation Technique that points directly to Divinity Transformation, it''s ineffably wonderful." Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground. During these three months, he not only fiercely cultivated, but at the same time, he also pondered over this supreme Cultivation Technique of the Yama Sect. No doubt, this Cultivation Technique profoundly unfathomable, endless in its subtleties. If it wasn''t for the help from the Book Worm''s power, he might not have been able to comprehend this Cultivation Technique. No wonder Yama Sect had produced a large number of geniuses over the years, yet only a very few had practised successfully. Even those who did succeed, were driven into insanity by the side effects of this Cultivation Technique, leading them to lose their way in Cultivation practices. After pondering over it for three months, he realised that this Cultivation Technique, like the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret, is also a superior Soul Secret Art. The only difference was that Seven Apertures Spirit Secret leaned towards auxiliary abilities and provided for grasping the world''s essence. While the Summoning Demon Heart Scripture leaned towards manipulating people''s hearts and controlling their Heart Demons. In any case, each had its own wonders. "The first level of the Summoning Demon Heart Scripture is to condense the Demon Seed." A glint appeared in Zhou Sui''s eyes. The so-called Demon Seed was the seed of the Heart Demon. Using the soul power within one''s body, the Heart Demon within oneself was stripped away and formed into a seed. The seed of the Heart Demon was silent and shapeless, colorless and formless. A normal person could not detect it, sense it, or comprehend it. Once condensed successfully, the seed of the Heart Demon could be integrated into the enemy''s body. If it went against promises made, the Heart Demon''s seed would explode completely, transforming into a Heart Demon to devour the enemy''s soul. If promises were kept, the Heart Demon''s seed would continue to slumber until the moment the promises were broken. The first level of the technique was difficult to refine. Because ordinary Cultivators could not even sense their Heart Demon, how could they strip away the Heart Demon to condense the Demon Seed? Only with strong innate soul power and a clear understanding of Dao Heart could a Cultivator detect the Heart Demon within their body. Different Daoist schools had different ways of dealing with the Heart Demon. If it was the Daoist School, the natural method was to expel and kill off the Heart Demon completely, as the Great Tao was merciless and supremely saintly. For the Buddhist School, it was to transform and even purify the Heart Demon, as all demons could be helped over. However, the Demon Sect was different, they hoped to tame the Heart Demon and use it as their own weapon. But don''t think that this method is too clever. Because this method was a double-edged sword, if one was bitten back by the Heart Demon, they would enter demonic possession and die. Even their soul could be devoured by the Heart Demon, leading to a living death. Walking with demons was an extremely dangerous thing. The number of successful Demon Cultivators was few and far between. "Interesting, is this the Heart Demon?" At this moment, Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, carefully sensing his own soul power. Through the power of the Dream Soul Gu, he could clearly sense faint strands of black energy entwined around his own soul. This black energy was the Heart Demon. Needless to say, this was also the special ability of the Dream Soul Gu, which could easily detect the existence of the Heart Demon. Bang~~ In an instant, his mind and soul immersed into the black energy and lightly touched it. He immediately understood what his Heart Demon was. It was fear! Fear of the dangerous world of Cultivation. Fear of being killed by unknown Cultivators. Fear of being abandoned by companions and so on. In sum, it was fear of the unknown and death. It was precisely this kind of fear that made him act with extreme caution, never venturing into danger personally. Of course, he didn''t think fear was a bad thing. Appropriate fear could keep him motivated and always yearning to push further. "First, let''s draw out these Heart Demons." A glint appeared in Zhou Sui''s eyes as he began to recite the incantations of the Summoning Demon Heart Scripture. Why is it called the Summoning Demon Heart Scripture? Because this technique recorded an incantation that could greatly attract the Heart Demon when chanted using soul power. Just like the enchanting songs of the seirenes to mankind. The Heart Demon would also be attracted by this force and temporarily separate from one''s soul. Then, at the moment the Heart Demon left, it would be sealed and refined into a Demon Seed. This was the secret of the Summoning Demon Heart Scripture. Chapter 168 - 168: Condensing the First Heart-eye Recognition, Universal Identification Technique_1 "Huh?!" After Zhou Sui fed the Book Worm a Heritage Jade Record, he immediately found that the enlightenment and time granted by the Book Worm exceeded that of before by several times. At this moment, it felt as if he had the comprehension of a god-gifted prodigy. No matter what knowledge he was understanding, it was as easy as flipping his hand. All the puzzles and difficult problems he couldn''t figure out before were solved at this moment. "Right, I can take advantage of this opportunity to master the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret." There was a glint in Zhou Sui''s eyes. He had possessed the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret for over a year but hadn''t managed to cultivate the first Heart Eye successfully. Of course, this had to do with his lack of dedicated practice in this technique. After all, he had a lot of things to study and practice, such as alchemy, Insect God Sutra, and Heart Summoning Technique, etc. No matter which one, it required a large amount of energy and time. But now with his increased understanding, he wanted to fully comprehend the first Heart-eye Recognition. Rumble~~~~ In this moment, Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, mobilizing the Power of Heart in his body, and started constructing the Heart Eye. The Heart-eye Recognition had reached 65% completion through practice over a year. It wasn''t too far from total success either. Now, his cultivation had advanced to the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and his Divine Sense had doubled. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Plus, with the assistance of the Book Worm. Hence, constructing the Heart-eye Recognition became even simpler. Pattern after pattern began to be outlined by his divine sense, extremely clear, down to the tiniest detail. 66%, 70%, 75%, 80%... The speed of constructing the Heart Eye grew faster and faster, as that was simply improvement due to practice. In a blink of an eye, three days and three nights had passed. Boom~~~ Suddenly, Zhou Sui''s body and spirit shook violently, as if they had resonated with each other. When the last pattern line was drawn, the entire Heart Eye locked on its own, forming a perfect Heart Eye that wouldn''t collapse and began to work on its own. "So this is Heart-eye Recognition?" In an instant, Zhou Sui sensed a pair of illusory eyes emerge from the depths of his heart, presenting a dark golden color, and numerous mysterious patterns surfaced in the depths of the pupils. This was just like the most precise machine. One extra part or one less part would cause the machine to fall apart. Centred on his body, invisible Power of Hearts spread out in circles. It was higher-dimensional than the Power of Divine Sense. As if it was a higher dimension of power, it infused into the void, silent and insightful. With this thought, he waved his hand and immediately took out a pile of things from the space inside the Gu Divine Bowl. These were all gifts received during the Foundation Establishment Ceremony. Perfect to test the power of Heart Eye Recognition. "[Ether Wood Pill, second tier top-grade pill, contains the pure power of Ether Wood. Consuming one Ether Wood Pill can significantly increase the cultivation of a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment realm. The medicinal properties are gentle, and do not harm the Cultivator much.]" "[Red Fire Pill, second tier top-grade pill, contains the pure power of Red Fire. The medicinal power is extremely fierce. Consuming one Red Fire Pill can tremendously increase the cultivation of cultivators in Foundation Establishment realm, but it can easily harm the meridians and body. It''s fitter for Cultivators with a strong body to consume.]" "[Ice Snake Sword, lower-grade Spiritual Artifact, contains the power of chilliness. Once it''s used, effects like freezing and slowing proof appear. Its speed is incredibly fast, just like a poison snake bite.]" "[Earth Bracelet, middle-grade defensive Spiritual Artifact, can generate the power of earth to form an earth barrier that can withstand most of the enemy''s attacks and slow down the attack speed and power of the Cultivator.]" "[Concentrating Spirit Grass, second tier Spiritual Medicine, contains the effect of calming spirit and contains a slight increase in divine sense. It can help cultivators go into deep meditation faster.]" Suddenly, a series of information flooded into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness like a tidal wave. The information about the treasures on the ground appeared instantly, with nothing hidden. "So this is the power of Heart-eye Recognition?" "It''s just like an appraisal technique." Zhou Sui widened his eyes, thrilled, feeling an immense joy. Now he understood how the ancestor of the Lu family, Lu Hongran, became wealthy back in the days. The former was but a mere Loose Cultivator, but by virtue of the power of Heart-eye Recognition, he began to trade various treasures and materials, picking up bargains in the market. Just pick up one bargain and you can make a large fortune. In fact, the power of Heart-eye Recognition is too powerful. After all, there are countless treasures in the world of cultivation. But because of a lack of heritage, not everyone is able to recognize the value of these treasures. Moreover, treasures also have the function of disguising themselves, making them appear as junk metals. Even cultivators with an incredibly keen eye may not be able to detect this. But the Heart-eye Recognition is different as if it''s an appraisal technique that can check every unknown item. Even things never seen or heard before can be appraised. With this ability, he no longer fears missing out on various treasures. It''s as though he''s now the best appraiser. "The principle of Heart-eye Recognition is to use the Heart Eye to listen to the ''voice'' of the object." "Every object, although inanimate, still has countless bits of information remaining on them." "These bits of information can''t be detected by common cultivators." "But Heart-eye Recognition is different, it can hear these pieces of information." "So even if you''ve never seen the object before, you can easily identify the information about it." "This is the power of Heart-eye Recognition." There was a flash in Zhou Sui''s eyes. He could sense the power of this supreme secret book, the "Seven Apertures Spirit Secret", once successful in practice, it is as if creating a powerful spiritual body or talent. The help this would provide to a cultivator is obvious. However, to successfully practice this technique is extremely difficult. Probably besides the creator of this secret book, very few could successfully cultivate it. He was only able to cultivate this technique successfully through the help of the Book Worm. If it weren''t for the assistance of the Book Worm, he probably wouldn''t even be able to get started. "The second Heart Eye is known as discernment." "This Heart Eye, is arguably the most powerful probing method." "If successfully cultivated, the probing range of the Heart Eye''s power is more than tenfold stronger as compared to Divine Sense." "What''s more important is that the power of the Heart Eye, even Cultivators, and Golden Core Masters can''t detect it." "Unlike the power of Divine Sense, which when diffused, will surely be noticed." "Thus, the element of surprise is lost." Zhou Sui clenched his fist. He was feeling very excited. Just the first Heart-eye Recognition was so amazing. If he could also successfully cultivate the second Heart Eye, then his auxiliary methods would be against the heavens. This was as though he had added a radar, capable of scanning various regions all the time. Without a doubt, his safety would greatly improve with this. Even if an enemy wanted to ambush him, it would basically be impossible. Chapter 147 - 147: Hosting the Dragon Elephant within, the Power of Dragon Elephant!_1 "Hehe, your words sound better than your actions." At these words, Peng Hai couldn''t help but laugh. "Who doesn''t know the great merit to be gained from catching that woman? The problem is, can we find her? We haven''t found her all this time. Will us three Foundation Establishment elders definitely find her? Isn''t that nonsense? I don''t believe such a coincidence would happen." He was sure he couldn''t find Leng Yuexi. "Well, it doesn''t really matter if we can''t find her." The bald-headed cultivator, Miao Song, gave a wry smile. "When the Sect Master issued this task, he didn''t mention any punishment for failure. We only need to take a stroll in the Yunwu Mountain Range, consider the task done, why not?" "Although it''s a critical time for our sect to fight against the Qingmu Sect, the Danding Sect, and the Immortal Mist Sect, even Foundation-building cultivators may not survive such perilous wars. We can dodge the disaster." "Yes, there are great merits to be gained in wars, but one can surely die if not careful. We don''t have to take such a risk." He thought this assignment was in itself a boon. They could use it as an excuse to avoid the Ghost Demon Sect''s war. "You''re right. A large number of foundation-building families seemed to have migrated to Yunwu Mountain Range to avoid the war recently." "These family cultivators possess considerable wealth." "If we loot, we could make a fortune." "The few Foundation-building cultivators we previously dealt with made us quite a profit." "We earned more from that than participating in the sectarian wars." Ge Xuan, the one-eyed cultivator, nodded in agreement. He''d also experienced the benefits of plundering family cultivators. They were all reluctant to give up. "But it seems our actions had scared off the grass snakes, leading the nearby family cultivators to gather together. If we want to strike again, it won''t be that simple." Peng Hai said reluctantly. If they could kill all these family cultivators, the wealth gained would be unbelievably enormous. He might even accumulate resources that would help him advance to the mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm. "Relax, it''s a good thing that these fools have gathered together." The bald monk Miao Song''s eyes flashed coldly. "I happen to have a hundred-year-old Spiritual Medicine, the Monster Attracting Grass that emits a fragrance powerful enough to attract many Demonic Beasts, even second-stage ones. If I place this grass in their base, a large number of Demonic Beasts would likely attack it, shredding them apart. There''s no need for us to lift a finger." He revealed his plan. "No wonder you held back and watched those family cultivators gather. You had such a trick up your sleeve. Brilliant, really brilliant." "The Yunwu Mountain Range might not have much, but it''s teeming with Demonic Beasts." "If they could cause a small beast tide, they''d likely have more than they could handle." Ge Xuan, the one-eyed cultivator, laughed heartily, overjoyed. He saw that the plan to destroy the family cultivators was set, even if they did fail, they wouldn''t lose much. If they succeeded, they could gain a substantial amount of treasure without breaking a sweat. Annihilate these family cultivators. No matter how you look at it, the plan was foolproof. "Sure enough, you Ghost Demon Sect cultivators always bring about disaster wherever you go." "Mass murder, villainy. It seems there''s no room for you anymore." At this moment, a sudden voice came into the ears of the three early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. The speaker was naturally Zhou Sui. He''d been observing these three Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators for a long time, found their weakness, and unhesitatingly took action. What?! The three Foundation-building Cultivators from the Ghost Demon Sect were taken aback, their hair standing on end. They had not anticipated there would be other cultivators lurking in this remote area. However, their Divine Senses had zero responses, perceiving nothing. Boom~~ The next second, an invisible soul fluctuation swept towards them, instantly crashing into the three Foundation-building cultivators. This was the skill of the Dream Soul Gu ¨C Dream Entrance! Immediately, they felt a trance in their spirits, as if struck hard. They felt as if their souls were drawn into a Dreamscape, almost completely defenseless. Zhou Sui can be said to have mastered the use of the Dream Soul Gu power to perfection. Thud! In a split second, a figure emerged from the fog. It was none other than Zhou Sui. His whole body shot out like a cannonball, going straight for the bald-headed cultivator Miao Song, who posed the biggest threat. His punch, backed by the terrifying power of True Yuan, echoed with the roar of a giant dragon in mid-air. Even though this was just a Clone, it still possessed half of his original body''s strength and power. His body seemed to be harboring the Dragon Elephant Divine Power, containing unimaginable force. "Not good!" Miao Song, the bald-headed cultivator, shivered. Facing an existential crisis, he hardly managed to break free from the Dream Entrance skill. But it was too late. The punch landed solidly on his body. His chest felt as if it had been brutally stomped by an Elephant God. Even his top-grade Defense Magical Tool couldn''t withstand the force of this punch. With a thunderous noise, a hole was punched through his chest, leaving a bloody gap. Blood gushed out. His entire body couldn''t bear this violent strength, shattering into pieces. Just like that, without having a chance to fight back, Miao Song was eradicated with a single punch from Zhou Sui. "You bastard, you dare ambush us?!" At this moment, Ge Xuan, the one-eyed cultivator, and Peng Hai managed to break free from the Dream Entering skill. Seeing Miao Song''s tragic death, they were both shocked and furious, instantly attacking Zhou Sui. One wielded a tiger-headed greatsword, the other a Wolf Fang Club, both fiercely swinging at him. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But Zhou Sui didn''t dodge, didn''t move. He stood there taking the hit. Thud thud thud!!! The Wolf Fang Club hit Zhou Sui''s head with enough power to split rocks, like hitting steel, sparking a violent shower of sparks. Even so, Zhou Sui''s head didn''t even tilt. He watched them, smiling inscrutably. The Tiger Head Great Sword slashed on Zhou Sui''s body, producing a metal clashing sound, sparking flying, but couldn''t even cut through his skin. It was as if Zhou Sui''s body was ironclad, with unimaginable defensive power. "How is this possible?!" Seeing the scene, Ge Xuan, the one-eyed cultivator, and Peng Hai were stunned, gaping, they couldn''t believe what they were seeing. Chapter 171 - 171: Teleportation Insect, Airless Grass, and a Conversation with the Pill Master_1 One day later. At this point, Zhou Sui had studied the Gu Divine Bowl for some time, and he finally found a Gu Insect that could potentially save his life in critical moments, the Teleportation Insect. Undoubtedly, this kind of Gu Insect is akin to a space insect, possessing the ability to teleport. It could even carry other individuals with it during teleportation. The more powerful the individual, the greater the teleportation distance. Even a thousand kilometers, or even ten thousand kilometers, could be crossed with ease. If he could refine a Teleportation Insect, then even if the formation of the Immortal Mist Sect is breached and a Golden Core Master comes to kill him, he could also rely on the Teleportation Insect to instantly escape at any scene. Even if the enemy wants to pursue and kill him, it would virtually be impossible. "In order to refine a Teleportation Insect, the most important main ingredient is Airless Grass," he mused. "This is a unique spiritual grass with spatial energy. It is extremely valuable." "Even if you have money, you can''t buy it." Zhou Sui stroked his chin thoughtfully. When he was in Misty Cloud City, he hardly encountered this kind of spiritual grass, let alone purchase it. "That''s right, this is the Immortal Mist Sect, a Golden Core Sect." "There is also Pill Medicine Peak, which has a large collection of spiritual medicine and herbs." "Perhaps they may have Airless Grass." Upon thinking of this, Zhou Sui''s eyes brightened and he immediately set off towards Pill Medicine Peak. The distance between Immortal Mist Peak and Pill Medicine Peak wasn''t too far, it was merely a journey of a few minutes. Upon hearing of Zhou Sui''s arrival, Peak Master of Pill Medicine Peak, Ma Qianjun, came out to welcome him right away. After all, Zhou Sui was the Dao companion of Leng Yuexi, and his status was loftily exalted. Equivalent to a Golden Core Master. If Ma Qianjun offended Zhou Sui, it would equate to offending the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. Just thinking about the consequences made one shudder. Even if Ma Qianjun was a highly influential Peak Master of Pill Medicine Peak, he wouldn''t offend anyone unless absolutely necessary. After all, he was quite an astute person. "Fellow Daoist Zhou, may I ask what is the purpose of your visit to Pill Medicine Peak?" Ma Qianjun asked, full of curiosity. After all, he had heard that upon Zhou Sui''s arrival at the Immortal Mist Sect, he had been mostly devoted to cultivation. He rarely left Immortal Mist Peak. Now that he actually took the initiative to leave and head to Pill Medicine Peak, it was certainly unusual. "The thing is, does Pill Medicine Peak have any Airless Grass?" "I am partnering it with other ingredients for a special pill, and Airless Grass is necessary," Zhou Sui directly asked, stating his demand. "Airless Grass? This is an extremely unique spiritual medicine, containing spatial energy." "However, pills that utilize Airless Grass as the primary ingredient are quite rare." "It seems that Fellow Daoist Zhou must have obtained an Ancient Recipe." Ma Qianjun smiled while staring at Zhou Sui. He had also heard about Zhou Sui''s fame, who was said to be a second-stage alchemist even during his Qi Cultivation Stage. He also reportedly utilized a Demon Core to create a Foundation Pill. This was truly a remarkable achievement. Even from among many alchemists in the Immortal Mist Sect''s Pill Medicine Peak, there were few who could match him. Honestly, he was also quite curious about the alchemical skills of the Dao companion of the Sect Master. Was he as incredible as the rumors suggested? "Haha, it''s just a matter of luck. Do you have the spiritual medicine I need?" "Of course, I don''t expect it for free, I am willing to pay for it." Zhou Sui chuckled and directly asked. "Well, that is a rather rare spiritual medicine. Even our Pill Medicine Peak doesn''t have it." "However, even if we don''t have it, we can issue a task for other Fellow Daoists to help keep an eye out." "If we really find the Airless Grass, we can purchase it immediately." "Of course, the Airless Grass is not cheap, it requires at least ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones." Ma Qianjun looked at Zhou Sui with hesitation. After all, even for a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment level, ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones are still an enormous number. It wouldn''t bankrupt you, but it would definitely cripple your wealth. This is because it is already ten times more expensive than a Foundation Pill. This also proves just how precious the Airless Grass is. "Ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones? No problem at all." "If your Pill Medicine Peak can help find it, I will immediately give you ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones." Hearing this, Zhou Sui immediately felt relieved. A mere ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones, to him, were nothing. This is because he had previously obtained a lot of wealth from the storage bags of several Foundation Establishment families in the Misty Mountains and also from the Lu family, which made him rich overnight. It is estimated that his current wealth surpasses one hundred thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. This is already a fortune that ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators can''t even imagine. And compared to a Teleportation Insect, ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones is really trivial. What?! S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How is this guy so rich?! Ma Qianjun''s mouth twitched a little, seeing Zhou Sui''s casual attitude towards money, he felt intense jealousy. A cultivator who just advanced to the initial stage of Foundation Establishment can actually casually fork out ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. Even for a second rank alchemist like him, it would take a considerable amount of time to earn ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. But this kid could just casually whip it out. This was just too exaggerated. But upon thinking about it, his Dao companion is a Golden Core Master. It can be said that no matter what he buys, the Golden Core Master can foot the bill. Given the speed at which a Golden Core Master makes money, a mere ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones is really nothing. Upon thinking about this, Ma Qianjun felt even more jealous. Getting in with a female Golden Core cultivator is indeed good, he immediately jumped in class, saving at least tens to hundreds of years of hard cultivation. With the assistance of a Golden Core Master, he wouldn''t dare to say that he could advance to Golden Core in the future. But a no problem reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment at least. Damn, he thinks he''s awesome just because he''s handsome, acting so extravagantly. At this moment, even though he had deep composure, his face was slightly twisted with jealousy. No matter how superior the Spiritual Root, no matter how high the comprehension, it''s not as good as having good luck. "Alright, we at Pill Medicine Peak will take care of this issue." "If we find the Airless Grass, we will definitely inform Dao friend Zhou at the earliest." Ma Qianjun took a deep breath. "Thank you, Dao friend Ma." Hearing this, Zhou Sui was very pleased, it''s indeed good to join a big power. If he was only relying on himself, he wouldn''t know when he could find the Airless Grass. But with the power of the Golden Core Sect, there would be many cultivators helping me look for it. Who knows how much time this will save. "By the way, Dao friend Zhou, I heard you are a second rank Pill Master." "How about exchanging some Alchemy experiences?" Ma Qianjun had a thought, inviting Zhou Sui, wanting to probe the depth of this young man. To see if he is really as amazing as the rumors say. "No problem." Zhou Sui nodded, he also wanted to learn something from these experienced second rank Pill Masters. After all, no matter how rich the theoretical knowledge is, it needs to be put into practice. These experienced second-order Pill Masters must have very rich alchemy experience, they could also teach him a thing or two. Chapter 149 - 149: Dream Soul Gu Advances to Second Stage, Nightmare Skill_1 Rumble~~ At this moment, the Dream Soul Gu immediately broke through the bottleneck, and the power within it received an astonishing upgrade. Second stage, lower level! Without a doubt, the Dream Soul Gu had advanced to the second stage at this moment. The dream space within it had expanded over a hundred times compared to before, capable of accommodating more Power of Dream. "This!" Zhou Sui sensed that there were amazing changes in the Dream Soul Gu. Its originally transparent body actually manifested vibrant, colorful hues and appeared to be covered with dense, mystic runes. Bubbles of Dreamland were being nurtured within it. It was as if it was a Dream World itself, holding countless Dream Bubbles. At that moment, it also nurtured its third skill - Nightmare. The ability to Dream was rather simple. It merely allowed the enemy to fall into a Dreamland. If the enemy''s Soul Power was strong enough or if they had Soul Artifacts for protection, they could still easily break free. But Nightmare was different. The Nightmare at the second stage was unquestionably more terrifying. It could force an enemy into a world of nightmares, rendering them immobile. If one were to die within the nightmare, their soul would be entirely devoured by the Nightmare. They would die in silence, with no traces left on their body. Without a doubt, the Dream Soul Gu, which had advanced to the lower level of the second stage, was more than ten times stronger than before. If Zhou Sui were to use the Dream Soul Gu''s power at the time, the enemy wouldn''t stand a chance. They would instantly be pulled into the Nightmare''s world. "Not bad." Zhou Sui was thrilled and felt joyful. He didn''t expect that after eliminating the three foundation-building Demon Cultivators, he would gain such an enormous benefit. It also helped the Dream Soul Gu advance to the second stage. He had to thank these three foundation-building Demon Cultivators. Without the support of their Soul Power, how could he have upgraded the Dream Soul Gu? "Indeed, I am now much more powerful." "Even if I encounter a foundation-building Demon Cultivator, I can defeat them." Zhou Sui felt incredibly exhilarated. Back then, when he encountered a foundation-building Demon Cultivator, he shivered in fear. He could only hide in the underground shelter to avoid danger, fearing that the Ghost Demon Sect cultivators would find him. But now, times have changed, and his strength is not the same. Even if he had to face them directly, he could still easily defeat the three foundation-building cultivators at the initial stage. It could be said that he now had a certain capability to protect himself. "I must remain low profile." "There are still too many stronger individuals in this world." "Even if I defeat a foundation-building cultivator, a Golden Core Master can still easily kill me." "Not to mention there are Nascent Soul Cultivators and even God Transformation cultivators outside the Immortal Mist Island." "I''m still far too weak when faced with such power." Zhou Sui took a deep breath and began to calm down. Otherwise, he would have become completely arrogant. No matter how much he improved his cultivation, caution needed to be ranked first. Remember how powerful Wanliu Master used to be? As a former Golden Core Master, he was still being hunted like a dog. If one is careless and encounters an unbeatable enemy, they will not even know how they died. It''s better not to be careless until you''re invincible. At this time, he moved with intent and began to search the soul memories of these three foundation-building cultivators. He wanted to know why they had come to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. After all, this was important to him. If the Ghost Demon Sect really discovered Leng Yuexi, then they would have no choice but to flee. Even if they interrupted Leng Yuexi''s Golden Core formation process, they would still have to run away. "So it is, their journey to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range was not because they found traces of Leng Yuexi." "It was purely suspicion that Leng Yuexi was hiding in the Cloud Mist Mountain range, striking there out of mere luck." "Their search window was only three months. Whether they found her or not, they would need to return to the Ghost Demon Sect." Zhou Sui immediately felt relieved. As long as Leng Yuexi''s whereabouts were not discovered by the Ghost Demon Sect, there was still room for recovery. Moreover, it was a critical time for the Ghost Demon Sect, and it was impossible to dispatch more Foundation-building Cultivators to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. As for the Golden Core Masters, it was even less possible for them to take action. Even if there was one less Golden Core Master, it would have a huge impact on the battle situation. Therefore, the Golden Core Masters of the Ghost Demon Sect could not leave arbitrarily, they must stay in the center. Whoosh! Thinking of this, the Zhou Sui clone waved his hand and stored the storage bags of these three Foundation-building Demon Cultivators. However, this clone did not intend to return to the valley, but continued to delve deeper into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. After all, no one could be sure what measures these three Demon Cultivators had left on their storage bags. If there truly were any special measures, they would likely be tracked by the Ghost Demon Sect personnel. But his clone took the storage bags deep into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. As such, even if cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect tracked him down, they would be drawn away. If those Ghost Demon Sect cultivators got too cocky, he could lead them to the Ape King, a Third Stage Demonic Beast territory. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He''d let them fight amongst themselves. It would be best if they went down together. ...... Meanwhile, at the Ghost Demon Sect Headquarters. With a crack. The life-tokens of Ge Xuan, Peng Hai, and Miao Song, three Foundation-building Cultivators, shattered instantly, shocking everyone in the Ghost Demon Sect. Especially the Ghost Demon Sect Master, and the Golden Core Masters including the Supreme Elder. After all, for the Ghost Demon Sect, early stage Foundation-building Cultivators were also an important fighting force. The loss of three in one go was an irreplaceable loss. "What happened? How did Ge Xuan and the others suddenly die, weren''t they supposed to be in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range?" "Although the Cloud Mist Mountain Range is very dangerous, it''s only so for Qi Practitioners." "For Foundation-building Cultivators, as long as they were careful not to provoke Third stage Demonic Beasts, it shouldn''t be a problem." An Elder of the Ghost Demon Sect found it hard to believe and didn''t know what had happened. According to his understanding, as long as Ge Xuan and the others were careful, there shouldn''t be any serious problems. But now, they had all died at once, which was utterly incomprehensible. "Perhaps they encountered an enemy in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and got ambushed." "They couldn''t react in time and perished instantaneously." The Sect Master of the Ghost Demon Sect''s eyes emitted a touch of cold light. "Ambushed by an enemy? Could it be that the cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect and other sects discovered their whereabouts and sent assassins after Ge Xuan and the others?" Upon hearing this, many elders were taken aback. "Perhaps it was not the cultivators of Immortal Mist Sect and other sects who discovered them, but they encountered Leng Yuexi." "After all, the purpose of their trip to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range was to search for Leng Yuexi." The Sect Master of the Ghost Demon Sect said in a deep voice. "Sect Master, that''s impossible. Leng Yuexi was poisoned by our sect''s potent poison, Blue Demon. She should have been poisoned to death long ago. How could she possibly retaliate against Ge Xuan and the others?" Hearing this, many cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect felt it was impossible. Chapter 150 - 150: Leng Yuexi definitely didnt die, the Fear of Ghost Demon Sect_1 "Hehe, if Leng Yuexi were really still poisoned, she should have succumbed to it a long time ago." "But according to the information we have from within the Immortal Mist Sect, Leng Yuexi''s life tablet has not yet shattered." "This means that Leng Yuexi isn''t dead and is still kicking, which is why I want to send some people to find her. We need to either see a body or a person." The sect master of Ghost Demon Sect gave a cold laugh. "This!" Hearing these words, many Ghost Demon Sect elders fell silent. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They had to admit that their sect master''s speculation might be correct: Leng Yuexi truly must have found a way to counteract the deadly poison and that is why she is still alive. "How on earth did this woman cure herself? This particular poison has baffled us, the only ones who know how to counteract it are we, the Ghost Demon Sect?" A foundation-building elder simply couldn''t believe it, and had no idea how the poison was cured. "We''re not sure, but there are many strange medicines in the world of cultivation." "The Cloud Mist Mountain Range is also home to many spiritual medicines." "Perhaps this woman infiltrated the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and with sheer luck, found a spirit medicine that could counteract the poison." "Such a thing is not impossible." The Ghost Demon Sect sect master said casually. "Damn it, this woman''s luck is too good if she managed to escape death by chance." A foundation-building elder was extremely frustrated. The Ghost Demon Sect had paid a heavy price in the past to capture Leng Yuexi alive. Even so, this woman still managed to escape death and was still as vigorous as ever. In contrast, the Ghost Demon Sect suffered heavy losses because of this woman. The elder, of course, felt that the sect master''s speculation made sense. After all, in the world of cultivation, there are many cultivators who have stumbled upon miracles. Is it really out of the question that Leng Yuexi miraculously found a spirit medicine that could counteract the poison? "Sect Master, if we know Leng Yuexi''s whereabouts, why don''t we send an elder to capture her?" An elder suggested. "Fool, if we were to send someone from our Ghost Demon Sect to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, wouldn''t that be sending them to their death?" Hearing this, the Ghost Demon Sect sect master said irritably, "This woman is a cultivator close to perfecting foundation building and possesses a First Grade Spiritual Root. Now that she''s cured the poison and has returned to her former state, we simply can''t handle her unless a group of late-stage foundation-building cultivators team up. Only a Golden Core Master like us may be able to capture her, anybody else venturing into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range would be seeking their own deaths." "This!" Many foundation-building elders understood their sect master''s meaning: typical foundation-building cultivators would find it difficult to kill Leng Yuexi, and a Golden Core Master wouldn''t act so casually. If they really entered the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, they could end up falling into a trap set by the enemy and lose their lives in the process. Even if they sent out four or five late-stage foundation-building cultivators, they might not be able to find her trail. After all, the Cloud Mist Mountain Range is too vast. They would also not be able to find Leng Yuexi''s whereabouts in a short span of time. If they failed to find her, it would be as if a significant portion of their military strength was tied up in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, which would mean a net loss for them. The sect master also wanted to kill this woman. But, unfortunately, given the current strength of the Ghost Demon Sect, they really couldn''t do anything to her. "Our top priority now is still to eradicate the Immortal Mist Sect." "Once the Immortal Mist Sect is destroyed, what harm could a measly Leng Yuexi do?" "The Immortal Mist Sect was once the Nascent Soul Sect that ruled this island, with profound strength." "If we manage to destroy the Immortal Mist Sect, the gain for us would be immense." The Ghost Demon Sect master''s eyes flashed a cold light. His reason for wanting to ruin the Immortal Mist Sect was to covet their inheritance and strength. They were once a Nascent Soul Sect with profound strength. If they could successfully annihilate them, he might be able to procure enough resources to advance to a Nascent Soul Cultivator. By then, he would become a Nascent Soul Cultivator with a life span of over a thousand years. This was the temptation he couldn''t resist. Even if it drained the Ghost Demon Sect''s resources, this plan had to succeed. "But Sect Master, this woman is a cultivator close to completing her foundation-building stage. If she advances to the Golden Core stage during this time, it would pose a great threat to us in the future." An elder expressed his concerns. "Advance to the Golden Core stage?" On hearing this, the Ghost Demon Sect sect master laughed out loud, "Even though this woman possesses a First Grade Spirit Root, advancing to the Golden Core stage is no easy feat. She must retreat in seclusion within a triple-level spiritual vein to have a chance of succeeding. You are also foundation-building cultivators, and I believe you know how difficult it is to progress to the Golden Core stage. If this woman tries to attempt Core formation outside, it''d be suicide. It''s simply impossible for her to succeed." He didn''t believe that this woman could successfully form the Core. After all, the environment is crucial for Core formation. If it takes place within a triple-level spiritual vein, the success rate will at least increase by ten to twenty percent. But if it''s a second-stage spiritual vein, the success rate will be significantly lower. While there have been some instances in history where cultivators have successfully formed a Core in a second-stage spiritual vein, such individuals are extremely rare, so few and far between. He didn''t believe that this woman could be so lucky. If success were merely a matter of luck, this world would be filled with Golden Core Masters by now. "Yes, Sect Master." Many Ghost Demon Sect elders nodded. They agreed with him. After all, they were in the midst of a sect war. Compared to a cultivator who had almost reached the perfect stage of foundation building, one more or less didn''t make a difference in the grand scheme of things. For the time being, they would tolerate Leng Yuexi, allowing her to live a little longer. Once the ultimate winner is decided, no matter where Leng Yuexi hides, she can''t escape death. As for her successfully forming the Core, that was simply impossible. No one understood better than them just how difficult Core formation was. ....... Time passed, three months later. During this time, things were remarkably calm in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. Ever since Zhou Sui killed Ge Xuan, Peng Hai, Miao Song, and other foundation-building demon cultivators, peace returned to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range; no more ambushes took place. "No Ghost Demon Sect cultivators have been sent over?!" At this moment, Zhou Sui was sitting cross-legged in a room, just having finished a meditation session, he stroked his chin, looking slightly puzzled. After all, based on his estimates, after the deaths of the three foundation-building cultivators, the Ghost Demon Sect should have been furious. They would have likely dispatched a large number of cultivators to scour the Cloud Mist Mountain Range thoroughly. But instead, the Ghost Demon Sect seemed to not care at all. The deaths of the three foundation-building demon cultivators didn''t seem to matter to them at all. There wasn''t even anyone to take revenge. This was slightly unexpected for Zhou Sui. However, for Zhou Sui, this was undeniably a good thing. The less the Ghost Demon Sect cared, the better for him. Once Leng Yuexi has successfully formed the Core, they will be free to roam as they please. Chapter 151 - 151: Successful Core Formation, Array of Misty Rain_1 "Umm?" At that moment, Zhou Sui sensed a surge in the valley, as if the wind and clouds were stirring. A massive amount of nature''s spiritual energy rushed to converge, forming a huge vortex. The center of the vortex was precisely where Leng Yuexi was secluding herself in her cave dwelling. All the spiritual energy from the second-stage spirit vein was surging towards the cave dwelling. No one else could consume even a shred of nature''s spiritual energy, as if it had been completely plundered. At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi also perceived the commotion and stopped their cultivation. "Husband, it seems like Sister Leng is about to start her core formation." Ji Bingyu looked curiously at the distant cave dwelling. After all, this was her first time witnessing the core formation process of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and she was very curious about what would happen. "The disturbance caused is so huge? Luckily, a second-order large formation is set up in the valley that can prevent the leakage of such phenomena." "Otherwise, with such a big commotion, it might attract the attention of the third-rank beasts." Zhou Sui felt somewhat relieved. He now understood why cultivators would set up a large formation to cover their cave dwellings during their advancement. The spectacle caused by the advancement of cultivators was too grand. The higher the cultivation, the more astonishing the spectacle. And they were located in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, surrounded by beasts. If these phenomena were exposed, they would certainly attract the attention of many beasts, and might even provoke a beast tide. "Don''t worry, husband. The formation I set up is the second-stage Array of Misty Rain, a large water-type formation that can manipulate the power of the clouds and mist, covering the spectacle of nature." Xia Jingyan said, "So the spectacle of Sister Leng''s ascension and birth will not be detected by creatures outside the valley, nor will it attract the numerous beasts in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range." Over the past period, she had further advanced in her formation practices, reaching the level of second-order lower-grade Array Master. Moreover, she felt that after dual cultivating with her husband, her comprehension seemed to have improved to some extent. Contemplating second-order formations seemed much easier than before. Booming~~~ The spectacle in the valley intensified at this moment, with countless nature''s spiritual energy seeming to solidify, morphing into various birds and beasts and causing tremors of resonance. It was as if an ancient great being was preaching. Such a spectacle lasted for a day and a night. Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were all very tense, constantly watching the core formation process, lest anything unexpected happen to Leng Yuexi. Boom~~ At that moment, the nature''s spiritual energy in the entire valley seemed to stop, and all the spectacles vanished instantly. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Then, a graceful figure emerged from the cave dwelling. In a white dress that highlighted her proud figure, her stunning beauty was like a Heavenly Immortal descending to the world, every movement infused with the rhythm of the Tao. A horrifying force of the Golden Core Law Domain radiated from her, instantly enveloping the entire valley. "This!" Zhou Sui and others instantly felt an endless pressure, even though it was unintentionally emitted, they could still sense their bodies being crushed like by a heavy mountain. Their bodies seemed to be creaking under the pressure, as if about to collapse to the ground, unable to move. This was the Golden Core Law Domain possessed by a Golden Core Master. With the domain in effect, all cultivators below the golden core were mere ants! This was the ultimate method to overwhelm the weaker, absolutely irresistible for cultivators below the Golden Core stage. "Is this a Golden Core Master?" Zhou Sui''s pupils contracted, and his heart was filled with shock. He immediately knew that Leng Yuexi had successfully formed her core, but he hadn''t expected that her strength would increase to this extent just after her successful core formation. If it was before, he felt that with his cultivation, he could still compete with Leng Yuexi. But now, he was completely outmatched by Leng Yuexi. With a mere thought, the Golden Core Law Domain would crush and grievously wound me in an instant. No wonder a single Golden Core Master within a group can establish a sect, holding sway for hundreds of years. The power of a Golden Core Master is truly terrifying. It''s something a common cultivator cannot fathom. With a lone Golden Core Master, many cultivators can be decimated, no matter how numerous they are, there''s no use. "My dear, I have successfully formed my core." At this moment, Leng Yuexi also perceived the formidable power of her own Golden Core Law Domain. She immediately dissipated her aura, and with immense joy, she approached Zhou Sui, her eyes full of affection. Her heart was filled with elation. Because she knew that her successful Core Formation was all thanks to her beloved. Had it not been for him helping her detoxify the strange poison of the Blue Demon, giving her a Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, and through double cultivation, bringing her body to a flawless state, thereby eliminating all Pill Poison, The success rate of her Core Formation would have been merely forty to fifty percent. It can be said that her successful Core Formation was entirely due to her beloved. "Fantastic, you''ve been in Core Formation for half a year, I was worried something had happened to you." Zhou Sui also let out a sigh of relief. After all, no one can guarantee a hundred percent success in Core Formation. He was also worried that something might happen to Leng Yuexi. Luckily, in the end, the result was good. Finally, Leng Yuexi successfully formed her core. This meant that Leng Yuexi had become a significant figure in the whole Immortal Mist Island, capable of altering the situation in this region and becoming the owner. "Indeed, there was a minor mishap during core formation." "After all, this is only a second-stage Spirit Vein, the natural spiritual energy is quite thin." "Which led to an insufficiency of spiritual energy during my Core Formation." "Thankfully, there was the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, which provided me with a great deal of energy." "So, in the end, it was a close call, but I eventually succeeded in forming my core." Recalling the process of Core Formation, Leng Yuexi still felt unsettled. For every cultivator who has achieved complete Foundation Establishment, it''s a process of no return. If a Qi cultivation-stage cultivator takes a Foundation Pill, they have multiple chances for Foundation Establishment. But a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage only has one chance at Core Formation. Should they fail, there would essentially be no next chance. So, for any Foundation Establishment cultivator, they wouldn''t attempt Core Formation unless they''re fully prepared. It was only after receiving the third-stage pill, Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, that she dared to attempt Core Formation. Regardless, she was successful. Considering her current cultivation, upon returning to the Immortal Mist Sect, she would surely become the Sect Master. Her father is quite old now, well over four hundred years old. She is also his daughter born in his later years. One could say she could rule the Immortal Mist Sect for hundreds of years. "Since you''ve succeeded, why don''t we celebrate? We haven''t seen each other for half a year." Zhou Sui held Leng Yuexi''s slender waist. He was very excited, being merely a Qi Cultivation-stage cultivator. Being able to double cultivate with a Golden Core Master. Such a thing would shock the world if word got out. It can''t merely be described as a toad eating swan meat. It''s more like a toad eating dragon meat. "Yes." Upon hearing this, Leng Yuexi blushed, feeling exceptionally shy. Her body seemed to instinctively recall the nights they had shared, which had become a habit. Chapter 176 - 176: Who Dares to Retaliate When I Have the Immortal Mist Sect on My Side!?_1 "Elder Zhou, my dear friend is just ahead in the valley." At this point, Yu Renyi''s voice came over, leading another clone of Zhou Sui into the valley. Soon, he saw another Zhou Sui standing not far away, immediately dumbstruck. "What''s going on? How can there be a second Elder Zhou here?" He was completely baffled, hardly daring to trust his own eyes. That two Zhou Suis should exist in this world was really too strange to believe; he had no idea what was happening. "Dear friend? Are you referring to these Ghost Demon Sect''s Foundation Establishment Elders?" Both clones looked at Yu Renyi with a smile yet not a smile. What?! Upon hearing this, Yu Renyi''s face drastically changed, turned ashen. He too saw the four bodies lying on the ground. They were indeed the four Foundation Establishment elders of the Ghost Demon Sect. He never imagined that something like this would happen. After all, his original mission was to bring Zhou Sui here to be ambushed. Of course, after this matter is exposed, he can no longer remain in the Immortal Mist Sect. So he made preparations in advance to escape, leaving the domain of the Immortal Mist Sect once and for all. But now, these four elders of the Ghost Demon Sect died tragically here, even their bodies were not left intact. Obviously, the Ghost Demon Sect''s plan was a complete failure. His motives had been perceived by Zhou Sui. From the very beginning, this naive man had been playing with him. "Elder Zhou, it was a misunderstanding... a misunderstanding..." Yu Renyi shouted, wanting to say something else. Thump! The next second, an invisible wave of mana crushed down, and his whole body instantly shattered into pieces. It was as if he had been killed instantly by an invisible force. He did not even have the ability to struggle and tragically died on the spot. Compared to a Foundation Establishment cultivator, his cultivator of Qi cultivation stage was just worthless. He was absolutely incapable of resisting. With just one move, he was killed instantly. Zhou Sui despised wasting words with Yu Renyi. He had betrayed himself and was a spy of the Ghost Demon Sect, and yet he still wanted to beg for leniency. Was he trying to make Zhou Sui a fool?! Therefore, he directly killed this kid with a single palm strike without uttering a word. When you''re out and about, you always have to pay your debts. "Take the heads of these five men back." Zhou Sui waved his hand and immediately took away the heads of these five men. This time he didn''t intend to eradicate their remains. Previously, he had done so because he was weak and feared revenge from his enemies, thus he felt the need to destroy all traces. But now, he has the backing of the Golden Core Sect, the Immortal Mist Sect. Moreover, his Dao companion Leng Yuexi is a Golden Core Master. How could he possibly fear revenge from his enemies?! On the contrary, the Ghost Demon Sect should fear his revenge. It could be said that the roles have reversed. He casually took away their storage bags without worry about any trace left for tracking. After all, he stayed in the headquarters of the Immortal Mist Sect. Even if the enemy knew where he was, would they dare to attack the Immortal Mist Sect? S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That''s the benefit of having a big influence in support. It''s not necessary to be as cautious as a loose cultivator, but the enemy needs to tread carefully. They have to worry about being retaliated against. Whoosh! Before long, Zhou Sui returned to the Immortal Mist Sect''s Pill Medicine Peak once again. Of course, the other clone left with the Gu insect and hid in the nearby mountains. "Friend Zhou, you''re back so soon. Was the transaction successful?" "Strange, where is my disciple Yu Renyi? Why didn''t he come back with you?" Peak Master Ma Qianjun of Pill Medicine Peak asked curiously. "He''s already dead." Zhou Sui waved his hand, immediately placing the five heads on the ground. They rolled around, covered in blood. What?! Upon hearing this, the elders of the Pill Medicine Peak turned pale, their eyes fixated on the five heads scattered on the ground. "Damn it, isn''t that Kang Yuan, the Foundation Establishment Elder from the Ghost Demon Sect?" "It''s not just Kang Yuan, this is Zeng He, Liu Zhao, Zhao Ze... all Foundation Establishment Elders from the Ghost Demon Sect." "They were the ones who killed many of our Immortal Mist Sect disciples in the previous battle, forming a deep blood feud." "But now they are dead, with only their heads remaining." The elders of Pill Medicine Peak looked at Zhou Sui incredulously. Aside from Qi Cultivation Stage disciple Yu Renyi, they instantly recognized the identities and backgrounds of the other four. After all, the Immortal Mist Sect and the Ghost Demon Sect had been at war for many years, deploying their elites on both sides. Almost every Foundation Establishment Elder was well-known to both parties. They could recognize them even if they turned to ashes. "Friend Zhou, was this exchange a trap?" Peak Master Ma Qianjun of Pill Medicine Peak turned pale, he was not a fool and quickly grasped the situation. His disciple''s death, the death of the Foundation Establishment elders of the Ghost Demon Sect, Zhou Sui who is the Sect Master''s spouse. The combination of these characters only spells grave troubles. Which also indicated a massive conspiracy." "Yes." Zhou Sui nodded, "That disciple of yours, Yu Renyi, is a traitor of the Ghost Demon Sect, using the Airless Grass as bait to lure me out of the sect, and also sent four Foundation Establishment Elders to ambush me. Lucky for me I had a Third-stage Talisman gifted by Yuexi, along with dozens of Second-stage Top-grade Talismans. I struck in their moment of unpreparedness, thus successfully counterattacking, otherwise I would have fallen into their trap." He briefly explained the process of his counter-attack. Attributing his ability to counter-kill these Foundation Establishment Elders to the Third-stage Talisman. After all, a talisman is one of the treasures capable of overcoming overwhelming odds. Especially a Third-stage Talisman, its power is comparable to that of a Golden Core Master''s strike, it is extremely precious. Such a treasured weapon cannot be purchased no matter how much money one has. There were only a handful of Third-stage Talisman Masters on the entire Immortal Mist Island. Anyway, he was not afraid of them interrogating him, after all, who would dare to question the Sect Master''s spouse? Isn''t that asking for death?! "This!" Many Pill Medicine Peak Elders looked at Kang Yuan and other Foundation Establishment Elders of the Ghost Demon Sect with sympathy. These poor guys have unjustly lost their lives by provoking the Sect Master''s spouse. Isn''t that asking for death? Even possessing a Third-stage Talisman. It could be imagined just how much favor this pretty boy has received from the Sect Master. The talismans were doled out like they were free of cost. If ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators dared to fight with Zhou Sui, it would be pure suicide." "Friend Zhou, I''m really sorry." "This time it''s our Pill Medicine Peak''s fault for not handling matters properly, resulting in the emergence of a Ghost Demon Sect traitor." "If not for friend Zhou''s great luck, he would probably have not been able to evade this calamity." "I will give friend Zhou an explanation." "Here are ten bottles of Water Source Pills, as a gift from our Pill Medicine Peak, I hope you won''t hold a grudge." Peak Master Ma Qianjun of Pill Medicine Peak feel painfully squeezing out ten bottles of Water Source Pills from himself. He had no other choice. After all, Pill Medicine Peak has produced a Ghost Demon Sect traitor. This is a serious matter. If Zhou Sui had died this time, he would certainly face severe punishment. He may even face the rage of Leng Yuexi, thus ending his chances of ever raising his head again. Even now, with Zhou Sui unharmed, he needed to pacify Zhou Sui''s anger. Otherwise, he would be in deep trouble. So he had to take out ten bottles of Water Source Pills to silence Zhou Sui. "Well, in that case, I''ll leave this matter to you." "Hopefully, no traitors will emerge from your Pill Medicine Peak in the future." Zhou Sui was very satisfied because these Water Source Pills were very valuable, they are Second-stage Pills. The value of which was not inferior to the Red Fire Pill and Ether Wood Pill he had obtained before. Now the other party had given out ten bottles, which was indeed a significant loss for them. So naturally, he could not continue to haggle over it. Having said these words, he turned and left, and returned to the Immortal Mist Peak. Chapter 153 - 153: A Complete Victory, Three Golden Cores from the Immortal Mist Sect_1 "May I ask who the senior is?" Zhou Sui looked at the group of cultivators from the Immortal Mist Sect that had suddenly arrived in the valley, knowing that they must have been summoned by Leng Yuexi. No one else knew that he was in this location. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, he was utterly calm, not concerned in the slightest about any danger he might encounter. "I dare not, I dare not, this old man''s name is Ren Hui." "I am here on Sect Master''s command to escort fellow Daoist Zhou back to our Sect." Ren Hui, a Foundation Establishment cultivator over two hundred years old, smiled in a flattering manner. Apparently, he did not mind being a Foundation Establishment cultivator, but his attitude towards Zhou Sui was quite friendly. It even bordered on fawning. Normally, it should be the Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators trying to ingratiate themselves with Foundation Establishment cultivators. But now, the situation was reversed. Of course, there''s a reason for his attitude. Because this pretty boy standing in front of him was the Dao partner of the current Immortal Mist Sect Master, Leng Yuexi. Merely based on this relationship, he had no choice but to act respectfully. After all, this man had the support of a Golden Core Master. Offending this man would be equivalent to offending a Golden Core Master. Even if his life span was short, he had a family and younger generations behind him. The Ren family still had many members who would join the Immortal Mist Sect. That''s why he would never dare to offend this future influential figure in the Immortal Mist Sect. "Sect Master? Could it be that Yuexi has become the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect?" Zhou Sui raised an eyebrow, although he had expected this somewhat, he was still taken aback upon hearing the elderly man''s words. He didn''t expect that in just one month''s time, Leng Yuexi had become the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. "Yes." The elderly man Ren Hui nodded respectfully: "This time Sect Master Leng promoted to Golden Core, upon returning to the sect, the previous Sect Master immediately abdicated, so Sect Master Leng assumed the position and became the new Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect." He briefly shared what happened. They came to this place at the request of Leng Yuexi, who ordered them to bring Zhou Sui and the others back to the Immortal Mist Sect. "But aren''t you in the midst of waging war against the Ghost Demon Sect, Yellow Maple Valley, and other Golden Core forces?" "How are things proceeding now?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "Naturally, it was a great victory." A joyful expression appeared on Ren Hui''s face: "Originally, our Immortal Mist Sect, the Qingmu Sect, the Danding Faction together had only six Golden Core Masters, but the Ghost Demon Sect, Yellow Maple Valley, and the Ouyang Family, Dongfang Family and other Golden Core forces had eight Golden Core Masters. From the looks of the situation, the Ghost Demon Sect and their allies had the upper hand. Our three sects'' alliance was constantly retreating, but then Sect Master Leng suddenly appeared, and moreover, she advanced to Golden Core, adding a trump card to our side. In one ambush, our Golden Core Masters boldly attacked, defeating the Ghost Demon Sect''s Golden Core Masters. Here, Sect Master Leng used the top-grade Magical Treasure, the Golden Jiao Scissors, and killed three Early Golden Core Masters from the opposing side, demonstrating tremendous power. The result was self-evident. The Ghost Demon Sect lost a Golden Core Master, Yellow Maple Valley also lost a Golden Core Master, and the Dongfang Family also lost a Golden Core Master. The other Golden Core masters were injured to varying degrees. We won this battle superbly. It thoroughly crushed the alliance of the Ghost Demon Sect and caused them to retreat in defeat. We even forced them to sign a peace treaty, ceding fifteen cities of loose cultivators as well as five spirit stone veins and three red gold veins." Joy lit up his face. Clearly, this victory greatly boosted the morale of the Immortal Mist Sect. Initially, the circumstances of the Immortal Mist Sect were precarious, showing signs of impending annihilation. It was a time of trepidation for all. But now, Leng Yuexi emerged like a star in the sky, unexpectedly advancing to Golden Core. This development increased the number of Golden Core Masters in the Immortal Mist Sect to three, enormously increasing the prestige of the sect. One could say that the Immortal Mist Sect was now considered to be the number one sect within a radius of a hundred thousand miles. Even the Qingmu Sect, Danding Faction, the Ghost Demon Sect, and the Yellow Maple Valley, and other Golden Core Sects had to bow their heads. "Isn''t that right? This time our Immortal Mist Sect really made a name for itself, let''s see who would dare to harm us." "We were fortunate that the Sect Master acted promptly, or else our Immortal Mist Sect would have been in danger." "Indeed, the Sect Master thoroughly saved our Immortal Mist Sect this time. Otherwise, many of us wouldn''t know how many would have fallen." Many Qi Cultivation Stage disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect were engrossed in discussion, overwhelmed with emotion. Previously in the war against the Ghost Demon Sect and others, the Immortal Mist Sect lost countless disciples. Life was as worthless as grass. Even for cultivators, this was the case. Under the cruel war, life held no value. The battlefield was like a meat grinder, claiming innumerable lives. Fortunately, they ultimately achieved victory, otherwise they didn''t know how many could survive. "We actually won?!" Upon hearing this, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were taken aback; they had not anticipated such an effortless victory ¨C it was a thorough triumph. But this was sufficient proof of Leng Yuexi''s power. Even though she had just advanced to the Early Golden Core Stage, she demonstrated terrifying battle strength - she was unrivaled amongst her peers. This made Leng Yuexi one of the most formidable Sect Masters of the Immortal Mist Sect in recent years. After all, the power to kill three Golden Core Masters of the enemy force was enough to prove Leng Yuexi''s strength. "May I ask who these three ladies are?" At this moment, Elder Ren Hui turned his attention to Ji Bingyu and the two other Foundation Establishment female cultivators. He could sense their vigorous and abundant aura, clearly they were cultivators who had reached the Foundation Establishment at a relatively young age. Except for Leng Yuexi, he had never seen such young Foundation Establishment female cultivators. These three women didn''t seem to fit the usual mold of female cultivators from other sects either. "Oh, they are all my Daoist companions." "Their names are Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan." "They are not disciples from a Sect; they are all Loose Cultivators." Zhou Sui introduced the three ladies. What?! Upon hearing this, not just Foundation Establishment Elder Ren Hui, but also the several Qi Cultivation Stage disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect present were dumbfounded, hardly believing their own ears. My God, is this for real?! Isn''t this pretty boy Leng Yuexi''s Daoist companion? How does this pretty boy have three wives, and all are Foundation Establishment cultivators?! This is just too exaggerated. How dare this pretty boy?! Has he eaten the heart of a bear or the gallbladder of a leopard? To have taken three wives in front of a Golden Core Master, has he gotten tired of living?! Or did this pretty boy already have three wives, and this pretty boy was fancied by the Sect Master, intending to forcefully snatch his love? Or was this something as extreme as hard-driving lover snatching? Stealing this pretty boy from other women''s hands? Suddenly, this group of Immortal Mist Sect cultivators was overflowing with thoughts, going through a roller coaster of emotions in their heart. There were undoubtedly many surprising secrets within this. Even worse, this involved the gossip about their Sect Master. "Ahem, Comrade Zhou, we should hurry back to the Immortal Mist Sect." "The Sect Master has been waiting for a while." Foundation Establishment Elder, Ren Hui shivered, he did not want to dig deeper into these matters because the depth of the issue was too profound. Sometimes, it is not better to know more. The more you know, the quicker you die. Curiosity can kill the cat indeed. Chapter 154 - 154: The Immortal Mist Sects Only Golden Core, The Former Sect Masters Fall _1 "Alright, but do we know which way to go?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. After all, there was still quite a distance from the Yunwu Mountains to the headquarters of the Immortal Mist Sect, at least several thousand kilometers. "We have to go back to Misty Cloud City first." "Then we will take a flying boat back to the Immortal Mist Sect." "We can''t take a flying boat in the Yunwu Mountains because there are too many beasts here which can easily disturb the third-stage beasts." Foundation Establishment elder Ren Hui explained. When they entered the Yunwu Mountains, they entered on foot. After all, the entire Yunwu Mountains are covered in clouds and mist, and if they take a flying boat, they could easily get lost. Or worse, accidentally break into a second-stage monster''s nest - they would be done for. "Alright." Hearing this, Zhou Sui nodded. Ji Bingyu and the others quickly packed up their belongings and left the valley where they had lived for over a year. They were off to the Immortal Mist Sect to start a new life. To be honest, he was also looking forward to going to the Immortal Mist Sect. He wondered what the legendary Golden Core Sect was really like. This was the lifelong dream of his previous life, as well as the dreams of countless loose cultivators. But he had achieved it so easily - although, not through official channels. He was only able to enter the sect because he married the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. I guess you could say he got in through the back door. ... At this moment, at the headquarters of the Immortal Mist Sect, on Immortal Mist Peak. An old man in a white robe lay weakly on a bed, barely breathing. He was Leng Chan, the former Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. And he was also Leng Yuexi''s father. On the surface, the Immortal Mist Sect won a great victory in the sect war, but in reality, Leng Chan was severely injured. Added to his old age, he was basically on his death bed. Not only Leng Chan, but also Elder Yuan Chen, the supreme elder of the Immortal Mist Sect, had died of old age. Now, only Leng Yuexi, a Golden Core Master, remained in the entire Immortal Mist Sect. Frankly, if it wasn''t for Leng Yuexi''s promotion to the Golden Core stage, the once-great Immortal Mist Sect would be leaderless and might disappear in the river of history. "Yuexi, do you hate me for not saving you?" Leng Chan looked at his daughter. "I do." Leng Yuexi answered in a calm voice without hesitation. "Good, true to my daughter, who dare to act and speak straightforwardly. You have a right to hate me." "But I did everything for our sect, the Immortal Mist Sect. If I had tried to save you, the sect would have ended. Therefore, I have no regrets." "Fortunately, you carry great luck. Not only did you survive a great disaster, but you also advanced to the Golden Core stage. This could be considered the Sect''s fortune." "It''s just a pity that I''m about to die, so you won''t have much time to hate me." Leng Chan smiled freely. When a person is about to die, they often gain a greater understanding of the world. Even if his own daughter resented him, he didn''t care. When a person is dead, everything is void. Hearing this, Leng Yuexi remained expressionless, still looking silently at her father, without saying a word. "By the way, after I die, don''t announce my death. Just say I''m in closed-door cultivation." "After all, it''s very common for Golden Core cultivators to retreat for a few decades." "Having two Golden Cores is better than one for the Immortal Mist Sect, and it can deter other sects." "As for announcing the death of Supreme Elder Yuan Chen, it doesn''t matter." "Anyway, he lived long enough, and his death now won''t be surprising." "And our sect having two Golden Core Masters will reassure sects like the Qingmu Sect and the Danding Faction, and won''t pose too big a threat to them, allowing us to survive." Leng Chan kept talking, preparing for the aftermath. "Okay." Leng Yuexi nodded. "By the way, is that man, the one that Elder Ren Hui is to escort to the Immortal Mist Sect, truly your partner?" "Is he reliable?" Leng Chan shifted the subject abruptly to bring up this matter. Since the man was his daughter''s partner, he couldn''t not care about him. He nurtured his daughter for many years, only for another man to take her away. His feelings were complicated. "Yes, he''s reliable. He''s much more reliable than you, father." "The reason I could cure the poison in my body was all because of him." "Even my successful Core Formation was thanks to him." "Without him, I might not have been able to come back this time." Listening to her father bring up Zhou Sui, Leng Yuexi''s expression softened considerably, lacking the coldness she previously had. Her heart raced as she was filled with warm emotions. After all, it had been a month since she had seen him, and she missed him immensely. "Good, reliability is crucial when choosing a partner." "Your judgement has always been trustworthy." "It''s just a pity I won''t live to see your partner." Leng Chan expressed regret, but also felt relieved. Even though someone else took his ''prized cabbage'' that he''d been raising for many years, observing his daughter''s expression, it seemed like she truly loved her partner. That was all that mattered. Of course, he had heard that the man was just a Qi Cultivator. But what of it? A Golden Core male cultivator could marry many Qi Cultivation female cultivators, even Foundation Establishment female cultivators. So, a Golden Core female cultivator could do the same thing. If she was not satisfied later, she could directly kick him out. After all, being a prestigious Golden Core Master, marrying multiple faces, wasn''t it an easy task?! In the end, in the cultivation world, cultivation and power are of the utmost importance. As long as you have strong power, you can do whatever you want. Bang~~ Then, at that moment, Leng Chan''s head tilted and he fell onto the bed, his breath rapidly fading. It was clear that after saying all this, he used up his last breath. After making all his final arrangements, he died. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Father, rest in peace." Sensing her father''s complete fall, Leng Yuexi''s eyes filled with complex emotions. She said nothing, not knowing what to say. Although she indeed resented her father''s ruthlessness, she also understood her father''s actions. But anyway, all debts are settled when someone dies. Her father was dead. What had happened before didn''t need to be discussed anymore. Of course, she also didn''t feel too sad. Her father had lived for over four hundred years, a time even longer than a secular dynasty''s life span. He had enjoyed all the world''s riches, his life was not in vain. From a certain perspective, you could even say this was a cause for celebration. Whoosh! Thinking this, Leng Yuexi waved her hand, placing her father''s body into the coffin that had been prepared beforehand, then placed it in his cave residence. After all, she needed to maintain the illusion that her father was still in closed-door cultivation. If other sects found out that the Immortal Mist Sect now only had her, a lone Golden Core cultivator, they might harbor ill intentions, causing turmoil in the Immortal Mist Sect. Although she didn''t know how long she could maintain this secret, she should be able to for several decades at least. By then, her cultivation would have improved even more, and she wouldn''t need to worry about anything else. Chapter 179 - 179: Five Years of Hard Cultivation, Condensing the Second Heart Eye Insight_1 In fact, not only the Master of the Reward and Punishment Hall, Xue Qiyang, thought this way, but many late-stage Foundation Establishment elders of the Immortal Mist Sect did, too. Under normal circumstances, they would have no hope of reaching Core Formation in their lifetimes. As they grow old and their bodies weaken, the success rate of Core Formation without assistance wouldn''t exceed 10%. But how could they give up after enjoying over two hundred years of life, along with all the glory, wealth, and luxury that came with it?! If they could truly find some materials for Core Formation, their chances of success could increase by 20 to 30 percent. This kind of success rate was astonishing enough for them to take the risk. So no matter how dangerous this Nascent Soul cave dwelling was, they wouldn''t give up. "The Sect Master has already stated that the emergence of this Nascent Soul cave dwelling has attracted a multitude of Golden Core powers." "At least twenty or thirty Golden Core Masters are eyeing this Nascent Soul cave dwelling." "With the strength of the Immortal Mist Sect alone, we can''t possibly protect this Nascent Soul dwelling." "So she plans to open up this dwelling and invite other Golden Core Masters to explore it together." Array Peak''s Master, Yao Wen, said in a deep voice, stating Leng Yuexi''s decision. "What? Twenty or thirty Golden Core Masters? Have all the Golden Core Masters of the entire Immortal Mist Island come here? That''s a bit exaggerated," said one of the late-stage Foundation Establishment elders, surprised. He knew that the emergence of Blood Shadow''s cave dwelling would attract many Golden Core powers, but he hadn''t expected this many Golden Core Masters to show up all at once. "That is indeed a bit strange. Normally, news wouldn''t spread this quickly. However, the news spread across the Immortal Mist Island in such a short time, it''s hard not to suspect someone intentionally disseminated it." "But what benefit is there to spreading this news? Why not just hog the Nascent Soul cave dwelling?" "Perhaps the sect formation restrictions of the Nascent Soul dwelling are too hard to crack, so they need the help of many Golden Core Masters." "Now that so many Golden Core Masters have taken action, do we, as Foundation Establishment cultivators, still have a chance?" "It''s not necessarily hopeless. Though Golden Core Masters are powerful, they also keep each other in check and dare not act rashly. When the time comes, we may have the chance to profit from their fight." "Profit from their fight in front of the Golden Core Masters? That''s a bit exaggerated." "One does not simply walk into wealth, right? The opportunity for Core Formation is right in front of us. How could we not fight for it? Should we give this opportunity to others? I certainly don''t want to give up." "Everyone, don''t worry. We still have time to prepare. To break this fourth stage formation, it will take years. A large-scale battle won''t break out in a short period." The numerous Foundation Establishment elders of the Immortal Mist Sect were discussing fervently. Obviously, they knew there seemed to be something fishy about the emergence of the Blood Shadow''s cave dwelling. But faced with the opportunity for Core Formation, even if they knew something was off, they were unwilling to give up. If they missed this chance, who knew when the next opportunity would come. Of course, this held no attraction for Zhou Sui. He just wanted to cultivate quietly and improve his cultivation level. As for Blood Shadow''s cave dwelling, he had no interest at all. Regardless, within the territory of the Immortal Mist Sect, a large number of cultivators from all over Immortal Mist Island began to gather. These included Foundation Establishment cultivators and even Golden Core cultivators who came from various parts of the island. This made the territory of the Immortal Mist Sect more chaotic than ever, with cultivator battles breaking out incessantly. ... Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, five years had passed. At the Immortal Mist Sect, on the Immortal Mist Peak, inside a quiet room. At this moment, Zhou Sui was seated cross-legged on the ground, practicing the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret. Although his first Heart Eye for object recognition had already formed, he did not stop. This secret technique was meant to significantly enhance his Soul Power. After five years of cultivation, he was finally about to successfully cultivate his second Heart Eye, the eye of perception. This was the Heart Eye he desired most. Because it could significantly enhance his perceptive abilities, enabling him to easily observe his surroundings. The benefits of this were immeasurable. At this moment, Zhou Sui''s soul was immersed in the depths of the Sea of Consciousness, painstakingly etching the details of the second Heart Eye. Aided by the power of the Book Worm, he was in a state of absolute rationality at this moment, abandoning all distractions. After all, even the slightest negligence would lead to the failure of the formation of the Heart Eye. At that time, all previous efforts would be wasted, forcing him to start anew. This is why Seven Apertures Spirit Secret is so difficult to cultivate successfully. Either you succeed at once, or you fail, suffering severe damage to your soul. It could be said that one must succeed or perish. Boom boom boom~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui perceived that the last stroke of the soul pattern had been drawn, as if the last piece of a puzzle, the last part had been found. With a snap, the Eye of the Heart instantly solidified, forming into a perfect eye. In the depths of his heart, another illusory eye appeared. "I succeeded." A joyous smile crept onto Zhou Sui''s face. He felt incredibly excited and began manipulating the power of this Heart Eye. Suddenly, an invisible surge of the Strength of Heart emanated. Two hundred and fifty zhang, five hundred zhang, seven hundred zhang, one thousand zhang... In the end, the range of the Strength of Heart expanded to two thousand five hundred zhang. This was a terrifying distance. Because even cultivators who had advanced to the early stage of the Golden Core, did not have such a huge range of Divine Sense exploration. But with the aid of the power of the Heart Eye, this was achieved effortlessly. Not only that, it wasn''t just an extension of the scanning range. More importantly, its power was extremely covert, merged into the void, and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators, even the Golden Core Masters, were unable to perceive the inspection of the Strength of Heart. Honestly, this was the formidable part of the Heart Eye inspection. If it were Divine Sense exploration, it would have been noticed by other Foundation Establishment cultivators. It could even be perceived as offensive, and might lead to conflict with other Foundation Establishment cultivators. "Interesting." Zhou Sui sat quietly in the chamber, his power of Heart Eye continuously radiating in all directions. Firstly, it perceived the four concubines of Immortal Mist Peak, each immersed in their vigorous cultivation in their respective rooms. Ji Bingyu was practicing Swordsmanship, Mu Ziyi was drawing symbols, Xia Jingyan was setting up a formation, and Leng Yuexi was diligently cultivating. All four concubines were focused and oblivious to the power of the Heart Eye observing them. As the strength of the Heart Eye expanded, it covered surrounding mountain peaks. He perceived numerous Immortal Mist Sect cultivators practicing on their respective peaks. The cultivators of Reward and Punishment Peak, Pill Medicine Peak, Artifact Refining Peak, Array Peak and so forth, all appeared within his Heart Eye. Some were planting Spiritual Medicines, some were doing Alchemy, some were practicing skills, some were absorbing Spiritual Energy, etc. No matter what they were doing, they could not detect it in the slightest. It felt as if he was overseeing from a higher dimension, embodying an incredibly miraculous power. "Incredible." "Is this the ability of Heart Eye inspection?" Zhou Sui was also amazed. Although he knew that each Heart Eye has its own mysterious aspects, the capability of Heart Eye inspection had exceeded his imagination. It was like having a God''s-eye view, or a higher-dimensional perspective. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was not something an ordinary cultivator could perceive. Chapter 156 - 156: The Sect Masters Dao Companion, The Honored Guest of Immortal Mist Sect_1 After not long, under the guidance of the foundation elder Ren Hui, Zhou Sui and others arrived at the highest peak of the Immortal Mist Sect, Immortal Mist Peak, the main peak where only the Sect Master could reside. At the same time, it was also the origin of the third stage spirit vein, the place most abundant in spiritual energy. Instantly, Leng Yuexi, clad in a white waist-cinching long skirt, had been waiting within the palace for a long time. When she saw Zhou Sui appear, her expression became very excited. However, seeing the disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect around, she managed to contain herself. After all, she was the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect, held high power, and could not lose face. "Ahem, thank you for your hard work Elder Ren Hui, now that the people have been brought, you may go first." Leng Yuexi waved her hand. "Yes, Sect Master." Hearing this, Foundation Establishment Elder Ren Hui and the others were very tactful and quickly left Immortal Mist Peak. The vast palace was then only occupied by Zhou Sui, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and Leng Yuexi. "My dear, you finally came." Leng Yuexi pounced towards Zhou Sui, her pretty face slightly flushed. Suddenly, a faint fragrance reached Zhou Sui''s nose, causing him great shock, and his heart was filled with joy. "I really didn''t expect, that in only a month, you would become the Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect." Zhou Sui was very emotional, feeling that the change was too sudden. Even just a month ago, he was still a loose cultivator, who could only flee around in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. But now, in the blink of an eye, he had become a respected guest of the Immortal Mist Sect. "I didn''t expect things to turn out this way either." Leng Yuexi nodded, recounting the events of the past month. Basically, what had happened was almost the same as what Foundation Elder Ren Hui had said, but Leng Yuexi added a lot more details. At the same time, she announced the news of the Supreme Elder''s fall and her father''s death. The Immortal Mist Sect is now left with only her as the Golden Core Master. "Surely not, if that''s the case, won''t the Immortal Mist Sect be in great danger?" Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If the Ghost Demon Sect or Yellow Maple Valley and the other sects discover this, there''ll be big trouble." Zhou Sui furrowed his brow. The Immortal Mist Sect was originally prosperous, with three Golden Cores in the Sect, they were unparalleled. But who could have thought that in the blink of an eye, they would lose two Golden Cores. Leaving only the newly promoted Golden Core Leng Yuexi behind. If the other sects knew about this, it might lead to serious repercussions. "Rest assured, the outside world does not know about my father''s death yet." "Apart from you all, only I know, even the others in the Immortal Mist Sect won''t know." "It''s very normal for a Golden Core Master to seclude themselves for decades." "So I should be able to hide this for thirty to fifty years, without outsiders knowing." Leng Yuexi said solemnly. "Thirty to fifty years? If it''s like that, it''s not bad." Zhou Sui nodded his head in satisfaction. After all, if he can cultivate in peace for fifty years, he might even be able to promote himself as a Golden Core Master. By then, even if the other Sects know that the Immortal Mist Sect is only left with one Golden Core, it doesn''t matter. Because by that time, he has already grown up. "Sister Leng, can I read all kinds of secret Formation Manuals of the Immortal Mist Sect?" Xia Jingyan asked curiously. The inheritance she obtained from Seventh-Order formation was only at the second stage, and many systematic knowledge was missing. If she could have access to the formations of the Immortal Mist Sect, it would probably be very beneficial to her. "No problem, and it''s not just the formation secret manuals, but also the talisman secrets, pill secrets, etc. You can read them freely." "Besides, our Immortal Mist Sect has a long history of inheritance, it''s not solely the second stage inheritance, there''s also the Golden Core Realm''s third stage inheritance, and even the Nascent Soul Realm''s fifth stage inheritance." "After all, our Immortal Mist Sect used to be a Nascent Soul Sect, and our cultivation technique, Mist Skill, is a profound method that directly leads to divinity transformation. We have collected quite a few fourth stage inheritances." "Unfortunately, the Spirit Vein of Immortal Mist Island has degraded, and there are only third stage Spirit Veins at most." "If you want to become a Nascent Soul Cultivator, you will have to leave Immortal Mist Island, penetrate the Canglan Sea area, and reach other fourth stage islands." There was a faint smile on Leng Yuexi''s face. "That''s great." Upon hearing these words, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were all overjoyed. They used to be loose cultivators, although they have advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm, but they still don''t understand many aspects of cultivation. But the Immortal Mist Sect is different, it has stored a large amount of inherited knowledge. If they could systematically learn in the Immortal Mist Sect, it would definitely have great benefits. By the time they advance to the Golden Core stage, they will be even more confident. "The inheritance of Immortal Mist Sect?" Zhou Sui was also a little excited. The numerous inherited books of the Immortal Mist Sect would be a great feast for Book Worm, surely enabling Book Worm to gain a lot of energy, and also help him increase his comprehension ability. This is simply a paradise equal to the Immortal World. Luckily, my Dao partner is the sect master of Immortal Mist Sect, with great authority. This is why he can read endlessly. If he was just a typical disciple of Immortal Mist Sect, he probably would have to spend a large amount of Contribution Points, to possibly be able to exchange. That way, he wouldn''t know how much time he would need to consume. "There''s no need to rush to read the inheritances of the Immortal Mist Sect." "Let me first show you around the palace here at the Immortal Mist Peak." "After all, this foothill will be our residence in the future, without any orders, no one would dare to disturb us at the main peak, this place will be our paradise in the future." Leng Yuexi said with a smile. "In that case, let''s take me to the bedroom here first." Zhou Sui immediately held Leng Yuexi, this Golden Core female cultivator, around her waist. If the disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect were to see this scene, they would definitely be dumbfounded. It is incredible that the inviolable Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect is now acting so coyly. This will undoubtedly become the headline news of Immortal Mist Sect, causing a massive impact. ...... At this moment, the entire Immortal Mist Sect was truly shocked by the news of Zhou Sui and others joining the sect. Whether it was the Foundation Establishment elders, or the disciples in the Qi Cultivation Stage, they were all shocked by the news. After all, the sect master of Immortal Mist Sect, who is a Golden Core Master, actually brought his Dao partner back, which is an unprecedented event. This will shake the future structure of Immortal Mist Sect for hundreds of years. Everyone will watch closely how this matter unfolds. "Have you heard? Elder Ren Hui personally went down the mountain this time just to bring the Sect Master''s Dao partner into the Immortal Mist Sect." someone passed the news mysteriously. "Really? The Sect Master''s Dao partner? Isn''t it said that the Sect Master has been alone up till now? I have never heard any news about the Sect Master having a man, I always thought that the Sect Master was a cultivator who practiced diligently and didn''t need a Dao partner." Many disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect were dumbfounded, simply unbelievable. Because before, Leng Yuexi was like a snow lotus atop the high mountain of Immortal Mist Sect, holy and pure, only to be admired from a distance, not to be tarnished, unattainable. There had never been any scandals about her. But now, there''s suddenly a Dao partner out of nowhere, anyone would be shocked. Chapter 157 - 157: Female Cultivator Role Model, Sect Master Takes Love by Force_1 "Exactly, it''s impossible. How could any man deserve our Sect Master? Isn''t this all nonsense? Where did these rumors come from?" some people flatly refused to believe, thinking the thought was utterly ridiculous, and that no one could possibly match up to the Sect Master. "The rumors are true. There were also disciples in the Qi Cultivation Stage who accompanied Elder Ren Hui." "They gathered a lot of information." "Someone even saw Elder Ren Hui taking that man into the Immortal Mist Peak." "They have probably already settled down." Some disciples affirmed with conviction. It wasn''t only one or two people who saw this happening, many in the Immortal Mist Sect witnessed Zhou Sui and the others arriving, so hiding such news was impossible. Everyone was well aware. "Who is that man? What''s his background?" "Is he a True Disciple of some sect?" Some people eagerly asked. "You''re all wrong. The man isn''t a True Disciple of some sect, he is just a loose cultivator." A young cultivator dressed in white enigmatically said. This young man in white was named Tang Jie, a Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer cultivator and an Inner Sect Disciple. He was also known as the Immortal Mist Sect''s most famous tattle-tale, claiming to know everything about the sect. Most of the Immortal Mist Sect''s gossips came from him. "Just a loose cultivator? That''s ridiculous, how did he get to know our Sect Master?" "Exactly, a mere loose cultivator, he should have not even had a chance to see the Sect Master." "A loose cultivator is like a country chicken whereas the Sect Master is a phoenix. How could a phoenix possibly lay eyes on a country chicken?" "Tang Jie, where did you get this information from? It''s so far-fetched." The crowd was unable to believe it. They were somewhat doubtful of Tang Jie''s words, considering them absurd. "What you don''t know is that our Sect Master was ambushed by the Ghost Demon Sect, besieged in Misty Cloud City for over two years, and even poisoned. She was in a critical condition." "Unfortunately, our Immortal Mist Sect didn''t have extra manpower to rescue her and had to watch her trapped in peril." "When the Ghost Demon Sect broke into Misty Cloud City, our Sect Master was cornered and was rescued by that man." "As you can imagine, a woman in distress, saved by a man, would naturally be deeply grateful." "After all, he saved her life. Even if she committed herself to him, it would not be too much." Tang Jie recounted the story. His information sources were the Qi Cultivation Stage Disciples who had followed Ren Hui before. While they were on the Flying Boat, Zhou Sui explained to Ren Hui and the others how he had met Leng Yuexi. After all, he was about to join the Immortal Mist Sect and providing some of his history did not matter. No matter what, his past was clear, he was not afraid of investigation. "So, it was this man who saved the Sect Master? No wonder she likes him." "But, how did he manage to rescue the Sect Master from the Ghost Demon Sect''s ambush?" "He must be a local loose cultivator in Misty Cloud City, so he must have had secret routes that deceived the Ghost Demon Sect." "The Sect Master truly has God''s blessing. Even in times of danger, she was rescued." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many people suddenly realized the truth. They understood the process of how the man and the Sect Master met. Countless stories have been written this way; countless women fell in love after being saved by men. Even the saintly Sect Master Leng Yuexi might not be able to escape such a fate. "If that were all, it would not be surprising. However, the real shocker is that this man had three spiritual companions before the rescue." Tang Jie suddenly threw in another explosive piece of news. What?! The crowd was dumbfounded at this revelation, staring in disbelief. "No way, this man already had three spiritual companions before he met the Sect Master and is now having a spiritual relationship with her. What does that mean?" Someone was shocked and thought the whole situation was too complicated. He felt his head was about to explode. "That''s just shameless. He already had three wives and still wanted to marry the Sect Master. Has this loose cultivator gotten tired of living? Who does he think he is?" A female Qi cultivator was furious, wishing she could storm into Immortal Mist Peak and cut off the shameless thing. "You all have got it wrong. It''s not the man being shameless and audacious." "The fault clearly lies with our Sect Master." "Despite knowing that the man has three wives, she still intends to take him from them and possess him for herself." "Obviously, the Sect Master took a fancy to the man and he, being a loose cultivator, couldn''t refuse." "After all, he is only a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator. When pursued by a female cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage, how could he refuse?" "They say his wives cry every night, they saved a thankless wretch and he ran away with their husband." Tang Jie said sentimentally. He felt Zhou Sui was like a virtuous woman being harassed by a tyrant. Faced with tyranny, how could a virtuous woman resist? If she refused, it would lead to the annihilation of her clan. "This!" The female cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect were all at a loss for words, unable to refute this rhetoric. If the man had been with the Sect Master first and had then courted other women, they could have said it was the man''s fault. But now, the man clearly had three wives already. Yet, the Sect Master disregarded that and forcefully took the man as her own. "Bullshit, Tang Jie, what nonsense are you saying? How dare you say this is the Sect Master''s fault?" "Right, the Sect Master liking this man is his honor. How dare you blame her? Seems like you''re tired of living, defaming the Sect Master like this." "A Golden Core Master taking in a man is of little consequence. Being looked after by the Sect Master is the envy of countless men. How dare he disrespect her?" "Right, regardless of whether he has three wives or a hundred, once the Sect Master sets her sights on him, he must obediently enter her chamber." "Our Sect Master truly breaks convention. We thought she did not like men, but as it turns out, she likes married men." "I think her preference is not bad. We don''t want the same men other women don''t want. We want those who are already taken." "Exactly, men who have partners know how to pamper. What do single men know? Most likely, they even need teaching on the wedding night." The female disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect started talking animatedly, unanimously switching stances, and began praising the Sect Master''s actions as a role model for them. Chapter 182 - 182: The Collision of the Golden Core Law Domain, Taiyin Spirit Fire_1 "That''s right." Zhou Sui was quite satisfied, this was the correct choice. He and Leng Yuexi had a bright future ahead, there was no need to compete with those near-death Golden Core Masters. With the protection of the Immortal Mist Sect''s third stage formation, it was pure delusion for other Golden Core Masters to attempt an assault. Even if the treasure did exist in the cave of the Blood Shadow Ancestor, even if they got it, keeping it was another story. Given all this, it was better to let go. This way, they could also avoid possible dangers by shunning the covetous gaze of the other forces. And what''s more, nobody knew what dangers lied in the cave of the Nascent Soul. No one knew how many defences the Blood Shadow Ancestor had left behind. If one was careless, one might end up dying tragically there. "However, my dear, there will be a banquet tomorrow night and we are supposed to attend it." "Because the sect leaders of the Danding Faction and the Qingmu Sect, accompanied by a large number of elders, are visiting the Immortal Mist Sect." "Our Immortal Mist Sect might not be involved in this matter, but these two fellow sects are." "So, we need to play hosts." Leng Yuexi explained. After all, as Leng Yuexi''s partner, Zhou Sui was supposed to attend such occasions. The Danding Faction, the Qingmu Sect, and the Immortal Mist Sect were allies and had maintained relationships for a millennia. They were mainly bound by mutual aid relationships. So, when the other party''s Sect Leaders arrived, they were bound to host them accordingly. "No problem." Zhou Sui nodded. Attending a banquet wasn''t anything noteworthy. ...... The following evening. Two luxurious flying boats were approaching and landed in front of the mountain gate of the Immortal Mist Sect. A large number of cultivators disembarked from the flying boats, shrouded in a strong aura, at least all of them were in the Foundation Establishment Realm. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They were indeed the Foundation Establishment elders of Qingmu Sect and the Danding Faction. The leaders were Lin Yazhu of Qingmu Sect and Shen Biqian of the Danding Faction. Their bodies exuded the power of the Golden Core Law Domain, which was overwhelmingly strong. Bang~~ The moment the two women saw each other, their Golden Core Law Domains collided harshly, exerting a terrifying pressure that shocked the earth and left a surprising fissure. The cultivators of the Foundation Establishment Realm around were taken by surprise and hastily retreated several hundred meters to avoid the Clash of the two Golden Core Masters. If they were a moment slower, they would be badly wounded by the Golden Core Law Domain. "Old woman, it seems like you lost a lot of mana since the last time we met." "Is it because you are getting old?" Shen Biqian chuckled and her beautiful eyes sparkled menacingly. "Right back at you, Shen." "You haven''t made a breakthrough in such a long time. Did you have troubles controlling the spiritual fire? Has your cultivation stagnated due to damaged meridians?" "If that''s the case, it''s really a pity. Your spiritual journey might just stop right here." Lin Yazhu smiled confidently; she was soft on the outside but tough on the inside. Just like bamboo, resilient amidst all adversities. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have been able to lead the Qingmu Sect for a century. "Really? How about we test the power of my Taiyin Spirit Fire?" "Let''s see if my path really has come to an end." With a loud bang, a cluster of gray flames suddenly appeared in Shen Biqian''s hand, releasing terrifying power that seemed to burn and freeze everything. "What!" The expressions of the Foundation Establishment elders altered drastically, they were well-aware of the terrifying power of Taiyin Spirit Fire, equivalent to a fourth stage Spiritual Fire, its power was beyond imagination. Shen Biqian was able to challenge beyond her level precisely because of the power of Taiyin Spirit Fire. Even late Golden Core cultivators retreat in the face of Taiyin Spirit Fire. Because once contaminated by Taiyin Spirit Fire, it clings like an incurable disease, instantly igniting. Even if there are magical artifacts for protection, they could be destroyed by the Spirit Fire. It could be said that Shen Biqian was like a hedgehog, no one dared to provoke. It was rumored that she obtained Taiyin Spirit Fire through a fortuitous encounter when she entered a Secret Realm World and happened to acquire this Taiyin Spirit Fire inside. This made her infamous. Even though she once stormed the headquarters of the Ghost Demon Sect, they dared not retaliate. Because this woman was simply too outrageous, lawless, and unscrupulous. If one was not careful enough and caught her attention, even a late stage Golden Core cultivator might not be able to escape unharmed. But acquiring this type of Spirit Fire also came at a cost. That was, Shen Biqian was continuously burned by the Taiyin Spirit Fire day and night, suffering extreme physical and spiritual agony. This made her temper extremely volatile. Just like a bomb, she would explode at the slightest provocation. Because of the obstruction by the Taiyin Spirit Fire, she was unable to advance to the late stages of Golden Core for a long time. To further evolve into the Nascent Soul Realm is even more a long-shot dream. It could be said that she rose by Taiyin Spirit Fire and is ruined by Taiyin Spirit Fire as well. "Really? If you want to fight, I will accompany you to the end." Lin Yazhu said faintly as she pulled out a golden bamboo from her body. Numerous golden runes surfaced on it, appearing as if they were wrapped in lightning, harboring terrifying thunder power. This is the top-grade treasure, Gold Thunder Bamboo! It also happened to be the treasure of the Qingmu Sect, with infinite power. Not only did it possess the power of the wood element, but it also had the thunder element. It was especially effective against all kinds of evil spirits. Once the Gold Thunder Bamboo was used, it could summon a force that was as powerful as ten thousand thunders. It could be said that she dared to confront Taiyin Spirit Fire precisely by relying on the power of the Gold Thunder Bamboo. Boom~~~ In an instant, the two Golden Core Law Domains collided again. It seemed as if the power of thunder and flame were clashing. Every collision generated terrifying power, tearing the earth apart. The surrounding Foundation Establishment cultivators shuddered. The fallout of the battle was enough to tear apart many Foundation Establishment elders. This was the might of Golden Core Masters, the absolute rulers of Immortal Mist Island. "Why must the two of you be so temperamental?" "We are all allies. If outsiders were to see this, wouldn''t it be a joke?" With a bang, another enchanting voice descended from the sky, releasing a powerful Golden Core Law Domain, instantly blocking in front of Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian. She was the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect, Leng Yuexi, holding the top-tier magical artifact, Golden Jiao Scissors. Although she was only in the early stages of Golden Core, she held the top-tier magical artifact, Golden Jiao Scissors. Her body seemed to be wrapped in the aura of a Jiao Dragon, invincible and fierce. It seemed that she easily cut through the two Golden Core Law Domains. Even when compared to the two established Golden Core Masters, she didn''t lag behind. Of course, the reason Leng Yuexi dared to intervene in the matter between two established Golden Core cultivators was not just because her strength had greatly increased, but more importantly, she was in the Immortal Mist Sect, and can summon the power of the Sect''s third stage formation at any time. With the support of the third stage formation, let alone two established Golden Core cultivators, Even five established Golden Core cultivators could be easily suppressed. This was the might of the formation¨C the might of the heavens and the earth. Chapter 183 - 183: The Charm of the Golden Core Female Cultivator, Once Again Touched (Part 1) "Oh, isn''t this little Leng Yuexi?" "We haven''t seen each other in a while, and your mana has increased dramatically." "Not just mana, even your physical condition has improved." "Your body is comparable to that of a gold core body cultivator." "You''re pursuing dual cultivation of spirit and body, your ambition is truly grand." Seeing Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian''s beautiful eyes lit up, her gaze sweeping up and down Leng Yuexi''s body in admiration. Last time she saw Leng Yuexi, she had just ascended to the Golden Core Realm. But now, after five years, her golden core cultivation power has greatly increased and progressed rapidly. Of course, the most important thing was the significant enhancement of Leng Yuexi''s physical condition. Every movement she made was filled with terrifying strength, as if a real dragon resided within her. Undoubtedly, this is definitely due to practicing a highly efficient Body Tempering skill. Otherwise, such effects could not have been achieved. "Maintaining your progress in mana while also tempering your body." "Your talent is even more terrifying than I imagined." Lin Yazhu was also a bit surprised. Although she knew Leng Yuexi had a First Grade Spirit Root and had extremely strong cultivation aptitude, she had never heard of Leng Yuexi having an aptitude for body tempering. But thinking about it, maybe Leng Yuexi was hiding her talent. Not until she ascended to the Golden Core Realm did she fully display her abilities. After all, a tree that stands out is easily felled by the wind. Displaying overly strong talents can sometimes be a bad thing. It''s quite possible that she was concealing her talents until now. "You flatter me too much." S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "But this is the Immortal Mist Sect, it''s not suitable for a fight." "Why don''t we go to Immortal Mist Peak for a gathering." Leng Yuexi blinked her beautiful eyes and invited them. Upon hearing the praises from the two seniors, she was somewhat apprehensive. That''s because she was not some body tempering genius who had practiced a body tempering cultivation technique. She''s just been dual cultivating with her partner, and over time, she''s been reforged by the mysterious energy in his body, which is why her physique is so strong, and her strength keeps increasing daily. Just five years passed, and her physical condition was already comparable to an ordinary Golden Core body cultivator. One could say she was now a strong dual cultivator of both spirit and body. With this strength, even if she battled a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, she wouldn''t be at a disadvantage. All of this was due to her beloved husband. Of course, she wouldn''t blurt all this out. Being perceived by the outside world as a body tempering genius is a good thing. After all, she''s already exceptionally talented. Even if she possessed another kind of body tempering talent, it''s not a big deal. With Golden Core Master power, she completely fearless of demons and evil spirits. "Hmm, okay, for the sake of Leng Yuexi, I will drop the feud with this old woman for now." Having heard her, Shen Biqian snorted coldly, also dispelling her Golden Core Law Domain and suppressing her aura. She was not a fool, she naturally wouldn''t duel with her opponent here. The only reason she behaved so aggressively before was because she was very dissatisfied with Lin Yazhu. "Thank you for your consideration." "By the way, is Master Leng Chan around?" Lin Yazhu wasn''t intent on pursuing the matter, she looked at Leng Yuexi and asked. She wanted to know about the whereabouts of the previous Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. "My father is currently in seclusion." "After all, he hasn''t completely recovered from the injuries he suffered in the last battle." "So, I''m afraid he won''t be able to meet you both this time." Leng Yuexi spoke without changing her expression. After all, the current situation was too chaotic. If outsiders knew that only she, the Golden Core Master, was left in the entire Immortal Mist Sect, who knew what would happen. The presence of two Golden Core Masters is not the same. They could deter any demons and ghosts. Only in this way could she ensure the safety of the Immortal Mist Sect and prevent it from being coveted by other powers. "That''s okay, it''s a shame though." "Let''s schedule a gathering when Master Leng Chan comes out of seclusion." Lin Yazhu nodded without pressing further. Seeing the three Golden Core Masters getting along harmoniously, the mood relaxed, and many Foundation Establishment elders exhaled in relief. After all, if it really had come to a fight, that would have been disastrous. Such a situation would be detrimental to everyone. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!! Right then, under Leng Yuexi''s lead, the cultivators from the Qingmu Sect and the Danding Faction also entered the Immortal Mist Sect and arrived at Immortal Mist Peak, where a banquet had been prepared. Several long black tables were placed in the square, laden with a variety of fruits and vegetables and delicious dishes. Many Foundation Establishment cultivators sat down to eat. Qi Cultivation disciples from the Immortal Mist Sect served as waiters, helping to serve the food. Lin Yazhu, Shen Biqian, and Leng Yuexi naturally sat in the chief seats. Zhou Sui also came out to accompany them, while Ji Bingyu and others stayed in the palace behind to cultivate. "Are these two the Sect Masters of the Qingmu Sect and Danding Faction?" Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up as he looked at Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian next to him. Truth be told, this was his first time seeing these two Golden Core Sect Leaders. As expected of Golden Core female cultivators, they were like plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums, each with their unique charm. Lin Yazhu, the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, was extraordinarily beautiful. Perhaps due to her long years in a high position, she had an air of a queen about her, like a noblewoman, stirring a sense of conquest in men. At the same time, she had a very gentle demeanor and a saintly aura, akin to a priestess. This combination of nobility, gentleness, and holiness was unforgettable. As for Shen Biqian, the Sect Leader of Danding Faction, there was nothing to say. She was strikingly beautiful, like a fox woman, with a vast Taoist principle that was probably bigger than any other female cultivator present. She didn''t have any seduction skills, yet she could charm all beings. If she were in the demonic sect, she would undoubtedly be a witchlike character. But being in a righteous sect, it added sanctity and untouchability to her aura. Most of the male cultivators present didn''t dare to gaze directly at her. After all, if they were targeted by a Golden Core Master, they would undoubtedly be doomed. It was rumored that Shen Biqian was temperamental and had chastised countless cultivators. "I must be lucky to meet two Golden Core female cultivators." "And they still have Yuanyin Force within them." "If I could take them both as my companions, I bet my cultivation would quickly advance to the peak stage of the Foundation Establishment." "By then, reaching the Golden Core Realm wouldn''t be far off." Zhou Sui was immensely tempted. Enjoying what he had, yearning for more, this was human nature. Moreover, for achieving immortality, using a little trick was not a big deal. Relatively speaking, his means were not despicable. Even from a certain perspective, it could be considered a win-win situation. They help him become a Golden Core cultivator, and in the future, he helps them become Nascent Soul cultivators, or even Divinity Transformation cultivators. Chapter 160 - 160: Passing Three Challenges, Promoting to Foundation Establishment Realm_1 Several days later. In the middle of the night, a quiet chamber atop Immortal Mist Peak. This is where Zhou Sui retreated for his cultivation practice. Having spent several intimate days with Leng Yuexi, his yearning for her had completely subsided. On this night, he suddenly had an insight. His divine sense, True Yuan, and vital energy had all resonated, seeming to reach a perfect balance. Thus, he knew that his opportunity for Foundation Establishment had finally come. Without hesitation, he immediately entered the quiet chamber to begin Foundation Establishment. Boom-Boom-Boom~~ Zhou Sui was seen sitting cross-legged on the ground, operating Insect God Sutra. His body was at the center of a massive Spirit Energy Vortex. Countless nature''s spiritual energy flowed into his body. No doubt, this was the third-stage Spirit Vein. In terms of the concentration of spiritual energy, it surpassed the second-stage Spirit Vein by more than ten times. This was the place with the richest spiritual energy he''d ever seen, no wonder even Golden Core Masters sought to cultivate in the third-stage Spirit Veins. Cultivating in such a spiritually-rich place, he felt that his own practice was incredibly smooth. It was extremely efficient. "I''m bound to succeed in establishing the Foundation this time." Zhou Sui felt unprecedented confidence. Even though he possessed a high-quality Foundation Pill, he did not intend to use it. Instead, he desired to establish his foundation independently to cultivate a perfect Dao foundation. The first stage of Foundation Establishment was the vital energy stage. When a Qi Cultivator who has perfected his cultivation attempts to establish the foundation, a vast amount of nature''s spiritual energy would surge, pouring ceaselessly into the body, washing their vital energy like a waterfall. If one was old and frail, or had bodily deficiencies, they wouldn''t be able to withstand the force of this spiritual energy, resulting in a reverse flow of vital energy and instantaneous death. However, Zhou Sui was different. Having gone through the refining by Dragon Elephant Gu, his physical body had achieved success in Foundation Establishment, comparable to a Body Cultivator''s foundational cultivation. If even his body couldn''t withstand the vital energy stage, then nobody could. Swoosh-Swoosh-Swoosh~~ Suddenly, a profound amount of nature''s spiritual energy rushed into his body. No matter how much this spiritual energy washed through him, he remained unmoved. His body instead seemed to host a dormant ancient dragon and a divine elephant, greedily devouring each strand of nature''s spiritual energy. His body appeared like a black hole, easily swallowing and refining all the incoming spiritual energy. It was then transformed into pure energy, directly infused into his Dantian Qi Sea. "Next up is the Mana stage." Zhou Sui''s eyes sparkled. He felt that the True Yuan within his Dantian Qi Sea had reached the peak. For this stage, he was equally confident. Because he was practicing the Supreme Cultivation Method of Insect God Sutra. This immortal scripture pointed directly to the Dao, profound and unfathomable. By now, he had refined eight Gu Insects in total. Each Gu Insect was equivalent to a Dantian Qi Sea. Meaning, the power of his True Yuan was nine times that of a same level Qi Cultivator at the ninth layer. One can only imagine how dense the True Yuan within his body was at this moment. Boom-Boom-Boom~~ At this moment, as Zhou Sui operated the Insect God Sutra, a profound nature''s spiritual energy rushed into his Dantian Qi Sea. Under the pressure of the external spiritual energy, the True Yuan within his body began to transform. Transforming from True Yuan into Mana. Dark gold mist immediately emerged within his Dantian Qi Sea. As time passed, the bottomless depths of his Dantian were filled with endless dark gold mist that looked like a world of mist or a cluster of dark gold clouds. "That''s it, it''s time for the third stage, the Divine Sense stage." With a thought, Zhou Sui immediately began to mobilize his Divine Sense. Truthfully, this stage was the easiest for him. While other Qi Cultivators have to transform their Spiritual Sense into Divine Sense, the Spiritual Sense within his body had already transformed into Divine Sense corresponding to a late stage Foundation Establishment, which was already extremely powerful. So, he had long since easily passed this stage. Swoosh-Swoosh-Swoosh~~~ Under Zhou Sui''s operation of his Divine Sense, an invisible force permeated into his Dantian Qi Sea, imposing an invisible pressure on the dark gold mist. Under the stimulation, the golden mist began to compress again and again. After an unknown period, a dripping sound seemed to emanate from the depths of his Dantian Qi Sea. Under the perception of Zhou Sui''s Divine Sense, the True Yuan within his Dantian had completely transformed. Drops of dark gold Mana liquid coalesced and fell from the clouds. One drop, two drops, three drops¡­ The speed of Mana liquid formation accelerated until finally twenty droplets of dark gold liquid formed. Only when outside nature''s spiritual energy could no longer be absorbed, did it finally stop. These twenty droplets of dark gold Mana liquid remained quietly within his Dantian Qi Sea. At this moment, his Dantian seemed to have genuinely transformed into a sea of dark gold, containing infinite energy. However, these were only the twenty droplets of mana liquid contained in his own Dantian Qi Sea. In fact, each Gu Insect within his body contained twenty droplets of Mana liquid. Added up, that was a hundred and eighty droplets of Mana liquid. From the very beginning, his Mana capacity was nine times that of other Foundation Establishment Cultivators. But this was just the beginning, not the end. "Marrow-Cleansing Bone Refining!" Zhou Sui activated the Insect God Sutra. The Mana liquid deep within his Dantian Qi Sea began to circulate, cycling through arteries and veins, reaching every corner of his body to form a circuit. Undoubtedly, this was the Marrow-Cleansing Bone Refining of Foundation Establishment Cultivators. This indeed is the greatest benefit for a Qi Refiner advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm and the true essence of Foundation Establishment. Upon gaining liquid Mana, cultivators can mobilize it for Marrow-Cleansing Bone Refining. With that, one''s body begins to evolve beyond the mortal coil, advancing towards an Immortal Body. Just one instance of Marrow-Cleansing Bone Refining can result in profound changes to the body and an increase in lifespan by two hundred and fifty years. It could be said that only through this can one really step into the path of cultivation, possessing a lifespan far beyond that of ordinary people. And also attain extraordinary power. "This is amazing." Zhou Sui was ecstatic. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Without doubt, he obtained even greater benefits than ordinary Qi Refiners. Normal cultivators upon entering the Foundation Establishment stage, gain only twenty droplets of Liquid Mana. But him? From the start, he had a hundred and eighty droplets of Mana liquid. From this, one can imagine the remarkable benefits his body could obtain. Swoosh-Swoosh-Swoosh~~ With the continuous circulation of Mana within his body, he felt his bones, skin, flesh, meridians, organs, and even every cell undergoing geometric amplification. The massive influx of nature''s spiritual energy resulted in the visible enhancement of his body. One cycle, ten cycles, twenty cycles, fifty cycles... For this round, he completed a total of a hundred and eighty cycles, marking the end of the Marrow Cleansing and Vein Cutting phase. Chapter 161 - 161 - Perfect Foundation Establishment, Six Hundred Years Lifespan_1 "I made it, I have successfully established my foundation." Zhou Sui didn''t know how much time had passed when he opened his eyes, filled with immense excitement. He felt an earth-shaking transformation within his body. The first thing was his physical metamorphosis. Previously, he was only equivalent to a body cultivator in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, but now, his physical quality has been further enhanced, enough to compare to a body cultivator in the middle stages of Foundation Establishment. More importantly, his body is now flawless. All the scars left from previous battles and cultivation have been restored to their original state. The pill toxins that had remained in his body due to the intake of pills have also been completely expelled. At this moment, his body is as perfect as an Innate form, without any defects. Undoubtedly, this is the benefit of a perfect Foundation Establishment, which completely refines the body and forms the Innate body. He felt incredibly light, as if he had shed countless burdens. The speed at which he runs his internal Mana is 30% faster than before. "The Mana is so pure." With a sweep of his Divine Sense, Zhou Sui also sensed in the depth of his Dantian Qi Sea, twenty droplets of dark golden liquid Mana flowing. Each droplet of liquid Mana is incredibly pure. Each is definitely more than double the quantity of those cultivators who relied on Foundation Pills. You must know that most of the cultivators who have established their foundation in this world have done so by taking the Foundation Pill, so their liquid Mana always contains various impurities. These impurities will have a significant impact on them when they form their Core in the future. After all, during Core Formation, a cultivator must ensure that their Mana is extremely pure, without any impurities. Any impurity will lead to a failure in Core Formation. If you want to successfully form the Core, you''ll need a precious Core Formation Spiritual Medicine to purify the liquid Mana in your body in advance and expel all impurities, then only it will be successful. But now, Zhou Sui''s internal Mana is extremely pure, almost like a liquid without any impurities. In the sunlight, it can also radiate a glow, clear as a crystal, and translucent. This means, in the future when Zhou Sui forms his core, he won''t need a Core Formation Spiritual Medicine to remove Mana impurities. Even without using Core Formation Spiritual Medicine, his success rate will be higher than the average cultivator who have perfectly established their foundation. This is the advantage of self-directed foundation establishment. If you take the lead in one step, you will lead all the way. "Not only the purity has increased, but the power has also increased several times over." Zhou Sui lifted a finger lightly. He saw a light burst out from his fingertip, and instantly hit the wall. The wall of the quiet room suddenly developed a shocking crater, with cracks spreading out, large amounts of rubble falling, and dust rolling around, all of which demonstrated the terror of this strike. Obviously, True Yuan and Mana are not in the same class. A drop of Mana could easily crush the power of hundreds of strands of True Yuan. Moreover, controlling Mana can also make Magic Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts several times more powerful. The power of Talisman would also be even more terrifying. This is why foundation establishment cultivators are so terrifying. A single foundation establishment cultivator can easily deal with dozens of Qi Cultivation nineth layer cultivators, showing an overwhelming combat power. The most important thing is that after advancing to the Foundation Establishment, one can manipulate Spiritual Artifacts to fly. As long as they fly in the sky, no matter how powerful the Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator is, they are helpless. Upon thinking this, Zhou Sui''s thought moved, and his body immediately flew into the air. A vast amount of Mana wrapped around his body from within, manipulating nature''s spiritual energy and flying with the wind. It seemed as if at this moment, he had managed to break free of gravity. Of course, using such wind-control skills require significant mana and thus, could not be maintained for extended periods of time. If one were to ride a flying sword or use some other flying spiritual artifact, they could conserve a great deal of mana, allowing them to stay aloft for longer periods and cover greater distances. "My divine sense has improved tremendously as well." Zhou Sui noted to himself, realizing that his divine sense had considerably increased. Initially, his Foundation Establishment Divine Sense had a radius of 160 feet, an achievement that was comparable to the late stages of Foundation Establishment. Now, however, it had reached an impressive distance of 330 feet. Even the divine sense of a cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment could not match his. It was probable that even a Pseudo Pill stage cultivator''s divine sense would be no match for his own. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The divine sense of an early-stage Golden Core cultivator merely reaches around 660 feet. He now already had half the divine sense of an early-stage Golden Core cultivator, which was indicative of his formidable divine sense. It''s noteworthy that the usual early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator''s divine sense is merely 30 feet. It enhances to 50 to 65 feet in the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. As for those in the late stages of Foundation Establishment, their divine sense can reach a distance of 100 feet. Of course, cultivators with inherently powerful divine senses may have a few percentage points more. But when compared to him, it''s clear as day how wider the gap is. We can only say they aren''t even on the same level. "Excellent, this was all worth it. I''m glad I decided to reach the Foundation Establishment on my own rather than using a Foundation Pill." Zhou Sui was ecstatic, bursting into uproarious laughter. The benefits of establishing his foundation autonomously were truly extensive. Not only did it transform his body into an Innate one, it also drastically amplified his divine sense. Even his mana had become extremely pure, free of any impurities. These were things that simply couldn''t be achieved by consuming a Foundation Pill. "Right, I need to check the virtual panel." Zhou Sui moved his mind, swiftly attuning to the Book Worm and bringing up the data of the virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Early Foundation Establishment Phase (Progress: 0%), Lifespan: 24 (600) years] [Aptitude: Sixth stage Spirit Root (33%)] [Swordmanship: First-grade Superior (99%)] [Rune: First-grade Superior (99%)] [Seventh-Order Formation: First-grade Superior (99%)] [Pill Master: Lower-Class of Second Stage (95%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Minor Accomplishment (75%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Great Achievement (25%)] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition (65%)] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster (29%), Wind Blade Art: Practiced, Golden Light skill: Practiced, Ice Frost skill: Practiced, Spring Wind Rain skill: Practiced, Lightning Summoning skill: Practiced...] [Obsession Gu: Lower-Class of Third Stage, Clone Gu: Lower-Class of Second Stage, Wine Bug: Lower-Class of Second Stage, Gold Eating Bug: Lower-Class of Second Stage, Book Worm: Lower-Class of Second Stage, Dream Soul Gu: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Dragon Elephant Gu: Lower-Class of Second Stage, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Lower-Class of Second Stage.] "What? My lifespan is now 600 years, so I''lllive longer than a Gold Core Master?" Promptly, Zhou Sui bulged his eyes, finding it hard to believe. While he was fully aware that advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm would significantly enhance his lifespan and had even felt the elevation of his body during the Marrow-Cleansing Vein-Cutting process, he had not anticipated that his lifespan would rocket to 600 years. Generally, an ordinary Golden Core Master lives around 500 years. Even with the intake of some longevity spiritual medicine, they could live barely over 500 years, surely not more than 600 years. However, now that he was in the Foundation Establishment Realm, he could survive for over 600 years. This was approximately equivalent to the existence of two mortal dynasties. Chapter 162 - 162: Numerous Gu Insects Advance, Third Stage Obsession Gu_1 "Not bad." Zhou Sui was quite satisfied with the extension of his lifespan to six hundred years. Apart from the breakthrough in lifespan due to his advancement in realm, the most crucial factor was the help from the Dragon Elephant Gu. With the power from the Dragon Elephant Gu, he was able to breach the limit of lifespan. And this is just the beginning. With each refinement from the Dragon Elephant Gu, his lifespan could probably continue to increase, it is not yet at its limit. After all, the lifespan of a legendary dragon far exceeds that of ordinary people, it''s not something a naturally short-lived human could match. "The power of the Gu insects has also increased, they have collectively advanced to the second stage." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. Truth be told, for him, the advancement of the Gu insects is the most important. The power each Gu insect possesses is a trump card. Apparently, the advancement in his cultivation also led to an increase in the power of the Gu insects on him. The two are mutually reinforcing. "Every Gu insect, after advancing to the second stage, has seen a varying degree of power increase." Zhou Sui sensed a vast influx of information from the depths of his consciousness. These were messages relayed to him by every Gu insect that had advanced to the second stage. It also allows him to understand the current situation of each Gu insect. Firstly, the Clone Gu, after advancing to the lower-grade of the second stage, could now produce even more clones. Back when he was at the Qi Cultivation Nineth Layer, it could basically give birth to nine clones. Now, having reached the lower-grade of the second stage, it can produce eighteen clones, basically doubling its output. If it gets to the middle-grade of the second stage, that would be thirty-six clones. If it reaches the upper-grade, it would generate seventy-two clones. It''s safe to say that the increase is exponential. But of course, if that''s all, it wouldn''t be much of a big deal. More importantly, every clone birthed can learn various skills, techniques, and the Hundred Arts of Cultivation on its own. Basically, the content and insights that a clone has learnt can be transmitted back to the original body. Although the efficiency isn''t as superior as the original body, as long as perseverance is involved, the original body can absorb quite a lot of content in time, allowing the original body to focus solely on cultivation. As for the knowledge of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, it can be delegated to his clones for handling. "If that''s so, isn''t it the same as having an additional eighteen brains, that can concurrently assist me in learning various knowledge?" Zhou Sui was quite excited. Obviously, the purpose of a clone is not solely to gather information and go on adventures. They can also help him to learn. Its uses are infinite. Truthfully, there is a lot that he needs to learn. If he has more clones assisting him, his learning efficiency would increase, thereby leading to an enormous boost. "Just as the Book Worm has also advanced to the second stage, if coupled with the second stage Clone Gu, it''ll be like a tiger growing wings." Zhou Sui clenched his fists. Clearly, the Book Worm has also advanced to the second stage. Apart from an increase in the internal capacity of the Book Worm ¨C which has expanded a hundred times, allowing it to hold a mass amount of data ¨C an even more important ability has emerged, which is knowledge transmission. With the power of the Book Worm, one''s knowledge and data can be relayed and shared with others, aiding them remember various knowledge and achieve a photographic memory. Originally, he could only employ the power of the Book Worm for his own use. But now, any knowledge recorded by the Book Worm can be shared with others. This means that his several Dao companions can also enjoy such benefits. Just like him, they can remember a large amount of cultivation knowledge. No doubt this will also facilitate the rapid improvement of his Dao companions'' cultivation and their understanding towards Daoism. "The Wine Bug, Dragon Elephant Gu, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, Gold Eating Bug, Dream Soul Gu, and so on, have all reached the second stage." Zhou Sui stroke his chin. Apparently, the abilities of these five Gu Insects have undergone significant modifications as well. The Wine Bug, having advanced to the second stage, can now brew second stage Spiritual Wine. Knowing that a pot of second stage Spiritual Wine is at least worth five middle-grade Spirit Stones, it''s worth ten times a first stage Spiritual Wine. If he can mass produce the second stage Spiritual Wine, his money-making speed would be as fast as a money-printing machine. In other words, the second stage Wine Bug is his money-printing machine. With regards to the Dragon Elephant Gu, which has also advanced to the second stage, it still produces a wisp of mysterious blood energy every month. However, the effects it brings to his body have surged by more than tenfold. This greatly strengthens the effects of refining his body. Furthermore, the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, which has advanced to the second stage, can now produce second stage extreme poison. Releasing just a tiny bit of this poison can kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator. It can even pose a threat to Golden Core cultivators. Even if it doesn''t kill the Golden Core cultivators, it will certainly cause them a fair amount of trouble. With regards to the Gold Eating Bug which has advanced to the second stage, its abilities have naturally become much stronger. Both its defense and offensive power have seen some improvement. The Gold Eating Bug currently resides in its original Red Gold Mine, and has basically bred a thousand more of its kind. It''s safe to say that it has formed, in essence, a Gold Eating Bug regiment. If they were to mobilize collectively, they could definitely eradicate numerous foundation establishment cultivators and become an unprecedented insect catastrophe. However, he only has a hundred of them on him, the other nine hundred are kept in the Red Gold Mine for breeding. After all, the appetite of a thousand Gold Eating Bugs is simply too big. If he were to really keep them by his side, he probably wouldn''t be able to afford their upkeep. As for the Dream Soul Gu, it had already advanced to the second stage sometime ago, therefore its evolution wasn''t as drastic this time. But the Gu with the most staggering evolution is the Obsession Gu. Because now, the power of the Obsession Gu has advanced to the third stage. "Third stage Obsession Gu." Zhou Sui was conscious of the Obsession Gu deep in his mind. It was now covered in densely packed pink Runes, as if it''s entirely encased by endless love and passion. It is constantly emanating a pink aura. The pink aura seeps into his limbs and bones, flowing into every nook and cranny of his body. As a result, his appearance and body underwent a drastic change. This is the ability inherent to the newly born third stage Obsession Gu ¨C the Body of Heavenly Charm. The Obsession Gu is now constantly releasing a mysterious power, ceaselessly altering Zhou Sui''s physique. As a result, his body emits a unique odor. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This odor is the pheromone of a male human. This odor is scentless, no sense of smell can detect it. But it can be sensed. The moment a female cultivator stands next to him, she will unconsciously smell a captivating scent that is soul-stirring. After inhaling this scent, the female cultivators'' goodwill towards him will greatly increase. It''s as if they have fallen deeply and helplessly in love. Of course, this power doesn''t increase his combat power in any way, it purely enhances his charm. However, this charm doesn''t take effect instantly, but slowly and subtly. The longer one stays by his side, the more they will sense his charm. Even if it''s a male of the same sex, they will inevitably develop goodwill towards him. Every gesture and movement exudes an irresistible charm. Chapter 163 - 163: Body of Heavenly Charm, Shaking the Immortal Mist Sect_1 "Could it be that I''m really evolving towards a love saint?" Zhou Sui blinked his eyes. He perceived the benefits the third-stage Obsession Gu brought him. There was no doubt that the direction of this Gu insect''s evolution was leading him to become a Love Saint, or perhaps a scoundrel step by step. Now that he possessed the Body of Heavenly Charm, he feared that without having to use Gu on female cultivators, countless female cultivators would fall in love with him. The essence of romantic love, actually, is nothing more than the exchange of hormones. Obviously, the Obsession Gu had grasped this essence and begun to actively produce hormones. "Fortunately, I can control this aura at will." "Otherwise, it wouldn''t be a love story, but a love catastrophe." Zhou Sui felt a little relieved. If a bunch of female cultivators swarm him, he would be unable to fend for himself. Honestly, he didn''t want to have too many Dao companions. Having Dao companions not only meant benefits, but also responsibilities. He can''t just abandon them after getting together, what would be the difference between that and visiting brothels? Therefore, if he were to choose new Dao partners, he needs to be selective. ... Several days later. Only after thoroughly solidifying his Foundation Establishment cultivation and getting familiar with the power of the Gu insects, did Zhou Sui finally exit his meditation chamber and ended this period of cultivation. At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and Leng Yuexi were all waiting anxiously. They were aware that their husband''s secluded cultivation this time was meant for advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage. Although they knew that he had the Foundation Pill and even if he failed, there shouldn''t be any major issues. However, accidents can always occur in this world. So they were still worried. At this moment, they saw Zhou Sui who had just exited from the meditation chamber, and felt a completely different aura around him, as well as a pressure that was a few times stronger. "My lord, have you successfully advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage?" Ji Bingyu asked joyously. "Yes, I have successfully advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage." Zhou Sui nodded. "That''s great news. I knew my lord would succeed. I didn''t expect you would succeed in Foundation Establishment at the first try." Mu Ziyi was very excited looking at Zhou Sui. After all, even with the help of the Foundation Pill, many cultivators still fail in advancing. Those who can succeed in one try are actually in the minority. Back then, they were also able to succeed in one try because of an exceptionally good Foundation Pill. If it was just an ordinary Foundation Pill, it would probably take at least two tries to succeed. "My lord, did you not use the Foundation Pill and instead reached the foundation establishment on your own?" As a Golden Core cultivator, Leng Yuexi felt an unusual mana fluctuation in Zhou Sui. This terrifying mana fluctuation was not something ordinary cultivators at the foundation establishment stage could match. "Yes, I had a feeling of divine favor before, so I tried to establish the foundation on my own." "To my surprise, I succeeded in one go." Zhou Sui smiled slightly. "I didn''t expect my lord to succeed in self-establishing the foundation. There''s a promising chance for Core Formation in the future." Xia Jingyan commented profoundly. She had also heard that every cultivator who can establish the foundation on their own greatly increases their success rate of Core Formation in the future, at least by 10 to 20 percent. Every self-establishing cultivator is deemed as the seed for Core Formation. Regrettably, there are extremely few cultivators who can truly achieve this. She did not expect her lord could succeed. "Don''t worry, you all will definitely succeed in Core Formation in the future." "I already said this before." "In the past, you guys helped me through, now it''s my turn to lead you." "Moving forward together, that''s what dao companions do, right?" Zhou Sui looked at his four dao companions with deep affection. "My lord." Upon hearing these words, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and Leng Yuexi looked at him with seductive eyes, feeling deeply touched inside, as if their hearts were filled with sweetness like the taste of honey. Indeed, it was correct to follow this man. ...¡­ Not long after, the news about Zhou Sui''s Foundation Establishment sped around like a hurricane. It quickly spread around the whole Immortal Mist Sect, known to countless disciples. Especially the Peak Masters of the main mountains, they were extremely shocked. "Haven''t you heard? The husband of our Sect Master, Zhou Sui, has succeeded in Foundation Establishment." Somebody immediately spread the news. "No way! Wasn''t it said that Zhou Sui was only at the ninth layer of Qi cultivation? How did he advance to Foundation Establishment so quickly?" Many Immortal Mist Sect disciples were dumbfounded. They originally thought it would take Zhou Sui years, even a decade or more, to reach Foundation Establishment. Who would have thought that just after a few days back in the sect, he was able to successfully establish his foundation? Once you became a Foundation Establishment cultivator, no matter what grade your spiritual root was before, your status would see a significant increase. Even if one has a lower grade spiritual root, as long as one is a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they''re a symbol of power. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Remember, even those with a mid-grade spiritual root may not successfully establish their foundation. If an upper-grade spiritual root cultivator is unlucky, they might die on the path to Foundation Establishment. So, even if one has a lower grade spiritual root, if they become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they can still be a sect elder and rule a peak. After all, power is power. Even if their cultivation won''t advance in the future, with the cultivation of the initial stage of Foundation Establishment, they can still suppress a region. "I heard that Zhou Sui, being a second stage pill master, has a large amount of good fortune. He successfully made a high-quality Foundation Establishment Pill, and with the support of the third stage spirit vein in Immortal Mist Peak, it''s only natural that he would have a successful Foundation Establishment." Someone gave away this piece of information secretly. "This guy''s luck is simply too good. Before, he was just a loose cultivator. After gaining the favor of the Sect Master, he skyrocketed and reached Foundation Establishment." "And what about me? As a disciple of the inner sect in the Immortal Mist Sect with a fifth-grade spiritual root, I still can''t establish my foundation." "Is it great to be good-looking and vigorous, enough to gain the favor of female cultivators?! "Are there no women who value a man''s inner qualities?" "Are there no golden core female cultivators who take a fancy to me and let me taste the bitterness of love?" An inner sect disciple of the Immortal Mist Sect was envious and jealous. He felt that the world was really unfair. He felt that his conditions were not bad, so why didn''t any female cultivators notice him? "Hehe, stop dreaming, they say that man is handsome, a hard-to-find pretty boy. Go take a look at yourself in the mirror, no woman would ever notice you with that appearance." A female disciple of the Immortal Mist Sect scoffed. "What the heck, are good looks really that important? I can also be handsome, I can also get plastic surgery." "I heard that the Ghost Demon Sect has a face-changing skill. You can change to look however you want." "If a golden core female cultivator likes different types of handsome guys, I can change my appearance to theirs every day." The inner sect disciple of the Immortal Mist Sect clenched his fists and seemed determined. "You know nothing. The reason that man could earn the Sect Master''s favor is not just because of his appearance." "Would our Sect Master be such a shallow woman?" "I just heard that this man is proficient in a unique technique that women like." "What exactly that is, I won''t say. In any case, he has a Daoist name, called Heavenly Jade Daoist." A female disciple of the Immortal Mist Sect said mysteriously, beginning to spread rumors. What?! At these words, many Immortal Mist Sect disciples were shocked, feeling like their eyes had been opened to a new world. Chapter 164 - 164: Foundation Establishment Ceremony, Equal Treatment, Gifts from Everyone_1 Not only was this matter known to regular disciples, but the senior elders of the Foundation Establishment stage in the Immortal Mist Sect were also aware of it. After all, this had become the biggest event in the Immortal Mist Sect. "What? The loose cultivator actually advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage. How did he do it so quickly?" "I heard he had a top-grade Foundation Pill and also had a third-stage Spirit Vein. Naturally, he was able to advance easily." "This kid is indeed very lucky. He''s merely a loose cultivator with a Lower Grade Spiritual Root, but the speed of his progression to Foundation Establishment is even faster than our sect disciples. At this rate, isn''t the Golden Core a possibility?" "Enough of that. Given his lower-grade spiritual root aptitude, his cultivation journey is likely to be slow, like a snail''s. I fear that even after hundreds of years, he might not be able to progress to the middle-stage of Foundation Establishment." "Even so, this guy has already surpassed a majority of cultivators. He''s now on par with us." "Dammit, favored by the Sect Master, he received all these benefits. It''s really enviable." "They say he''s hosting a Foundation Establishment ceremony in three days. Should we attend?" "Do we even have to ask? This man is the Sect Master''s significant other. Shouldn''t we attend? Or would we want to offend the Sect Master?" "Indeed, we should prepare a gift so as not to disgrace the Immortal Mist Sect." A series of discussions were held among the Foundation Establishment elders, their faces showing frustration. Truth be told, if an ordinary cultivator reached the Foundation Establishment stage, they wouldn''t pay it much mind. If the relations were good, they would care. If not, they wouldn''t. The problem was that, this cultivator who reached Foundation Establishment was the Sect Master''s partner, a completely different matter. If they dismissed this matter, they might risk being dismissed by the Sect Master. After all, everyone knows that Leng Yuexi is the Immortal Mist Sect''s main authority figure. Not giving face to her partner equates to not giving face to Leng Yuexi. Women are the most petty. No one knows when they might step on Leng Yuexi''s toes. ...... Three days later, Zhou Sui''s Foundation Establishment ceremony was held in the Immortal Mist Sect. Basically, all of the senior Foundation Establishment elders of the Immortal Mist Sect attended. The grand scale of the event was second only to Leng Yuexi''s Sect Master inauguration ceremony, showing the respect they have for Zhou Sui. At this time, Zhou Sui, together with Leng Yuexi, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan emerged, which instantly captivated the entire audience. Through the refinement of the second-stage Dragon Elephant Gu and the third-stage Obsession Gu, Zhou Sui''s bearing, physique, and appearance underwent a significant transformation. He was gorgeous, his demeanor impressive. His face was well-defined, with a jawline like carved granite. His distinct features were stunningly handsome. He had sharp brows and bright eyes, his face was exquisite. His aura was akin to a divine son who descended upon the mortal world. Especially those black eyes of his, so pure they looked like amber, always manifesting a hint of innocence. It seemed that countless women adored him very much, wishing they could hold him in the center of their palms. "Damn, is this guy Zhou Sui? Someone spread rumors that he was an unparalleled handsome man. I questioned how handsome he could be, but now I have to admit that I''m outclassed. He''s practically on par with the True Disciples from Nascent Soul Sects." "I initially thought that I looked pretty good, but compared to this pretty boy, my looks are simply pitiful." "Ugh, you''re shameless. With your monkey-like appearance, if it weren''t for your Foundation Establishment cultivation, you wouldn''t even be able to find a partner and you''d probably spend all your time in red-light districts. Yet, you still have the audacity to add insult to injury." "Shut up, where do you get off criticizing me? Aren''t you also crooked, with your messy hair, dirty face, and beady eyes, appearing more like a ghost than a human? And yet you have the nerve to judge me." "No wonder Sect Master fell for him. If this guy were a woman, she might very well be a dangerous seductress." "This kind of flawless beauty isn''t achievable through disguises. It''s purely a gift from heaven, complete and natural, as if blessed by some kind of divine charm." "I heard the lad has a nickname, Heavenly Jade Daoist, which pleases the Sect Master." "Able to adapt to his circumstances as well as being flexible, that''s what a real man is. Truly well-deserved reputation." "How could he stand out among the multitude of loose cultivators if he didn''t have this ability?" Many Foundation Establishment elders communicated through Divine Consciousness Transmission. Because using Divine Consciousness Transmission, others can''t hear their conversation, and the Sect Master isn''t aware of what they''re discussing. They can also exchange information secretly. This was the first time they were seeing Zhou Sui in person and were astonished one after another. If this lad also had an Upper Grade Spiritual Root, he might have become a True Disciple of the sect. But even so, this pretty boy is now a Foundation Establishment cultivator and can stand shoulder to shoulder with them. At this moment, Leng Yuexi was introducing these Foundation Establishment elders of Immortal Mist Sect to Zhou Sui. "My dear, this is Xue Qiyang, the Reward and Punishment Hall Master, at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment." "This is Luo Dingtian, the Refining Equipment Hall Master, at the late stage of Foundation Establishment." "And this is Ma Qianjun, the Peak Master of Pill Medicine Peak, at the late stage of Foundation Establishment." "This is Chang Lei, the Gold Symbol Peak Master, at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment." "This is Yao Wen, the Array Peak Master, at the late stage of Foundation Establishment." "This is Ji Haitao, the Scripture Hall Master, at the late stage of Foundation Establishment." Immediately, these important figures of the Immortal Mist Sect were introduced one by one by Leng Yuexi. Besides, there were also some guest Foundation Establishment elders. Though they didn''t count as core figures of the Immortal Mist Sect, they were invested in it and held important positions. They were all considered the mainstay of the Immortal Mist Sect. Just the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Immortal Mist Sect alone already totalled 186. If it were not for the war with the Ghost Demon Sect, costing the lives of many Foundation Establishment cultivators, the number of cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage in the Immortal Mist Sect would probably exceed 200. This alone was proof of the depth of the Immortal Mist Sect. Other Foundation Establishment families only have one or two Foundation Establishment cultivators, but the Immortal Mist Sect has more than a hundred. It''s equivalent to the sum of more than a hundred Foundation Establishment families. One can imagine the profound strength of the Immortal Mist Sect, which is definitely extraordinary. "Greetings to all fellow Daoists." Zhou Sui nodded, feeling awestruck. If he were still a loose cultivator, where would he have the opportunity to meet these Foundation Establishment big shots? Chances were that he couldn''t even meet them face to face. And even if he did, he risked making them angry, which in turn could cost him his life. But now? These mighty figures of the sect who held their heads high, were waiting in front of him to offer gifts. They were all bowing and scraping, meek and deferential. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The rapid changes in the world were really shocking. Of course, he also knew that the reason for these Foundation Establishment elders behaving so nicely was not his advancement to the Foundation Establishment stage. It was purely because his partner was a Golden Core Master and the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. In light of this, everyone naturally behaved well, spoke kindly, and it felt like their words were sweet as honey. They were not showing respect to him, but to the Golden Core Master. Thinking of this, his momentary sense of pride was replaced by a swift return to calm. In the world of cultivation, ultimately, power decides everything. Without power, everything is an illusion. Chapter 165 - 165: Strange Daoist Title, Qingmu Sect Master - Lin Yazhu_1 This time, the Foundation Establishment ceremony was a resounding success. Both hosts and guests were generally pleased. After all, no fool would dare to cause a ruckiness in the presence of a Golden Core Master. Of course, Zhou Sui''s appearance also became the focal point of everyone''s attention. His reputation had swept throughout the Sect, known by countless disciples. Because as the Golden Core Master''s Dao partner, he naturally attracted attention. "Oh my god, this time I finally met the Sect Master''s Dao partner. Just as the rumors say, he has striking features, a temperament above the mundane, and eyes as pure as a child''s. Honestly, if he weren''t the Sect Master''s Dao partner, I''d think he was a ''chu'' man." A female cultivator from the Immortal Mist Sect gushed dreamily. The moment she saw Zhou Sui, her heart started throbbing, and she finally understood what love at first sight was. She fell for him instantly, without any reason. "Bloody hell, are you insane? This ''tm'' is a ''chu'' man, don''t you know that this guy is also known as Heavenly Jade Daoist? The Sect Master has already had her way with him countless times." A male disciple from the Immortal Mist Sect was rendered speechless. He was handsome and distinguished, but had not seen so many female cultivators smitten over him. Now, one by one, the female disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect had begun to fall for that pretty boy. There was no way to reason this out. He was filled to the brim with jealousy, not knowing how much bitterness welled up in his heart. It was pure envy. "Even if that''s the case, I believe Elder Zhou had no choice." "You''re right, just by looking at Elder Zhou''s demeanor, I can tell there must be a story behind all of this." "You can''t blame Elder Zhou for this, after all, he''s only a Loose Cultivator. Back in the day, he was only at the Qi Cultivation Stage, how could he possibly resist the power of the Sect Master." "Exactly, if you were to face a Golden Core Master, you''d probably kneel faster than anyone else. You dare to look down on Elder Zhou, but you don''t even reflect upon your own behavior." A few female disciples from the Immortal Mist Sect scoffed, looking down upon the other male disciples. They felt that Zhou Sui''s submission to the Sect Master Leng Yuexi must have been for a reason. After all, who could resist the strong extraction from a Golden Core Master? "Damn it, he already has three Dao partners, even before he met the Sect Master. You still claim he had no choice, but this guy is naturally a soft rice man, you know?" "Just to please female cultivators, this pretty boy will stop at nothing." "You all need to see this guy''s true colors." A male disciple from the Immortal Mist Sect was pissed off. He felt these women were being unreasonable and had no clue what they were thinking. It was clear he was a freeloader, but so many women were infatuated with him. "So what if he has three Dao partners? For an exceptional man like Elder Zhou, even having thirty Dao partners is not excessive." "To be honest, if I weren''t afraid of upsetting Sect Master, I''d want to marry Elder Zhou as a concubine." "Tsk, you have the audacity to think of becoming Elder Zhou''s concubine. At best you would just be a maid to wash feet." "Even being a foot-washing maid isn''t bad, at least I''d be close to Elder Zhou." The many female disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect were chattering, showing dreamy expressions. "Seriously!" Hearing these words, the male disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect didn''t know how to respond. They silently thanked their lucky stars. Thankfully, this pretty boy was the Sect Master''s Dao partner. If he were an Inner Sect Disciple, all the female cultivators would have been swept away by him. And they would have to spend their days wandering in brothels, unable to find a Dao partner. ....... Of course, this event was not only spread throughout the Immortal Mist Sect. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even the Qingmu Sect, Danding Faction, Ghost Demon Sect, Yellow Maple Valley, etc, had gotten wind of it. At this very moment, in the Qingmu Sect. A towering mountain peak surrounded by towering ancient trees, filled with a strong Ether Wood aura, was perfect for wood-based cultivators to live in. At this time, an exquisitely beautiful woman sat cross-legged atop the peak. She wore a tight green dress outlining her perfect figure, her temperament elegant and serene, like a fairy unsoiled by the earthly world. She was the Qingmu Sect Master, Lin Yazhu, a late Golden Core cultivator, who was three hundred years old. She was the strongest in the Qingmu Sect, even surpassing Elder Song Feihong. Moreover, Song Feihong was already four hundred and eighty years old, and was only in the middle of the Golden Core stage, nearing the end of his life. One could say that Lin Yazhu was the greatest prodigy the Qingmu Sect had seen in a millennium, possessing a First Grade Spiritual Root. "Master." At this moment, another woman clad in a long purple dress flew up. She was Zhang Xue, Lin Yazhu''s direct disciple, a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, over eighty years old and with a Third-Grade Spiritual Root. "What''s up?" Sect Master Lin Yazhu of the Qingmu Sect opened her beautiful eyes, emanating a profound aura unique to Golden Core Masters. "Master, recently a major event has occurred in the Immortal Mist Sect." "The newly promoted Golden Core cultivator of the Immortal Mist Sect, Leng Yuexi, took a Dao partner by the name of Zhou Sui." "Previously he was just a Loose Cultivator." "However, with Leng Yuexi''s help, he was able to make it in time for his Foundation Establishment and has already held his Foundation Establishment ceremony at the Immortal Mist Sect." Zhang Xue said in a serious tone, recounting Zhou Sui''s affairs. "Zhou Sui? Leng Yuexi''s Dao partner?" "Interesting. A mere Loose Cultivator can actually catch Leng Yuexi''s eye?" Lin Yazhu raised her brow. "I heard this man is very handsome, has a transcendent temperament, and is fair and handsome." "And he''s proficient in certain peculiar methods that won over the heart of Sect Master Leng." Zhang Xue looked queer, seemingly recalling the various rumors she had heard. But how could she relay these rumors to her Master? It''d be like polluting her Master''s ears. "Absurd, a true golden core master wouldn''t be deceived by mere appearances." "This Leng Yuexi is considered one of the greatest prodigies in the history of the Immortal Mist Island." "She achieved Core Formation at just eighty years old. I was around one hundred and twenty when I barely managed to succeed." "And that was with the full backing of the Qingmu Sect." "But Leng Yuexi, even while being hunted by the Ghost Demon Sect and afflicted by severe poison, succeeded in Core Formation." "This is enough to prove that this woman''s talent and will are at the peak." "If she continues at this rate, it''s not impossible for her to achieve Nascent Soul." Sect Master Lin Yazhu of the Qingmu Sect spoke in a solemn tone. What?! Hearing these words, Zhang Xue was taken aback. She didn''t expect her Master to rate Leng Yuexi so highly. "Well, since they are Dao partners and successfully established foundation, and as allies, we naturally need to send a gift." "Send three bottles of Ether Wood Pills as a congratulatory gift." Qingmu Sect Master Lin Yazhu said. "Yes, Master." Zhang Xue nodded. Ether Wood Pills were second-stage pills, especially suitable for Foundation Establishment cultivators to enhance their Mana cultivation. They were quite valuable. Although it wasn''t much for a Golden Core Master, for a cultivator who had just advanced to Foundation Establishment, these pills were already quite good, and came just in time. Chapter 166 - 166: Shen Biqian, the Sect Leader of Danding Faction_1 The Danding Faction. They were in the middle of a vast red mountain range, nestled within a third class, high grade terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein. The founding sect leader of the old Danding Sect took a liking to this terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein, as it seemed perfect for alchemy. They decided to build the sect right there. Resultantly, they created a Sect that lasted a thousand years. Over the last thousand years, the Danding Sect continued to shine brilliantly. Every generation had produced a Golden Core Master. Moreover, this third class, high grade terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein not only facilitated alchemy, but it also enabled them to defend themselves. If their enemies tried to invade the Danding Sect, they could summon the power of the terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein, stirring up limitless Spiritual Fire, which would incinerate the enemies. It was like an impassable moat. Over hundreds of years, no foolhardy individual had dared to invade the Danding Sect. "Boom, rumble.." At this moment, a loud roar resounded from the main peak, it was as if an explosion had occurred. "Damn it, failed again." "Is the third class, high grade pill, the PoYa pill that hard to concoct?" "Where exactly did I go wrong?" A clear voice, reminiscent of a lark, echoed from the thick fog. Then, a breathtaking woman in tattered clothing crawled out from the pile of rubble. Only disheveled cloths clung to her, offering tantalizing glimpses of her stunning figure. It was enough to make one blush and their heart race. "Master." At this moment, a few female disciples, seemingly used to such sights, quickly stepped forward and draped a large coat over her. This incredibly beautiful woman was none other than the sect leader of the Danding Faction, Shen Biqian. A cultivator in the middle phase of the Golden Core stage, she was 230 years old and had a First Grade Spiritual Root. Simultaneously, she was the Danding Sect''s most outstanding alchemist, who had already reached the third stage. On Immortal Mist Island, there were only a few alchemists who could match her skills. "Master, something big happened in the Immortal Mist Sect recently." A female disciple immediately shared the latest gossip. "Oh, what happened?" Initially, Shen Biqian was worried about her alchemy failure but hearing the gossip, she was immediately intrigued and temporarily forgot her painful experience of failing at alchemy. "Sect Master Leng Yuexi from the Immortal Mist Sect just got married." "Her Dao companion seems to be a loose cultivator with a lower grade spiritual root." "But with the help of Sect Master Leng, he managed to establish his foundation." "Recently, they held a grand Foundation Establishment Ceremony and invited all the same sect cultivators." The female disciple immediately relayed all the news she had. "What? A Dao companion? That cold woman actually has a Dao companion." "I originally thought she was like that old woman from the Qingmu Sect, single-mindedly pursuing the Dao, destined to end up alone." "Unexpectedly, she actually found a man." "Tell me, what''s so special about that man to catch the eye of a reserved woman like Leng Yuexi." Touching her smooth chin, Shen Biqian asked curiously. "Master, it is said that the man is incredibly handsome, like a descended god." "Any woman who sees him is likely to feel a flutter in her heart." "But this is just hearsay, I''m not sure if it''s true or false." The female disciple looked enviously at her well-endowed master and reported in a leisurely manner. "Really? Even a woman like Leng Yuexi is smitten with him, how handsome must he be." "If I were to snatch away this man, wouldn''t Leng Yuexi cry?" "And cry really loud." Shen Biqian''s eyes brightened as if thrilled by the idea. Hearing this, the surrounding female disciples made bitter faces because their master was infamous for her audacious behavior and dared to do anything. When she was young, she even dared to pull the beard of a former sect master. Even as a child, she would pull spiritual medicine from everywhere, eating ginseng as if they were carrots. And as a youth, she nearly blew up a third layer earth fire spirit vein while making pills. As she grew older, she started to roam around, hunting down demon cultivators. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At one point, she stormed into the headquarters of the Ghost Demon Sect and wrecked the place. Even though she was just an alchemist, she had managed to integrate a powerful Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Fire into herself. This made her combat abilities far surpass others of her level, and even if she encountered a late Golden Core stage person, she could still fight against them. During a massive battle against the Ghost Demon Sect and other forces, she personally took action and killed a mid-stage Golden Core demon cultivator. It could be said that the witch Shen Biqian had long been renowned in this region, she was even more demonic than the demon cultivators themselves. "Haha, never mind, I was just joking." "Leng Yuexi is my good sister, how could I possibly steal her man?!" "A mere man is nothing compared to the thrill of making pills." "Send me three bottles of the Red Fire Pill." "Consider it a congratulatory gift for her partner''s foundation establishment." Shen Biqian lazily said. "Yes, Master." Upon hearing these words, the several female disciples heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, their master did not do anything rash. Otherwise, a war between the Danding Faction and Immortal Mist Sect would not be a joke. Currently, the Danding Faction had just gone through a major battle, and could not endure any further loss. The Red Fire Pill was a second grade pill. Its power was intense and ideal for foundation-building cultivators to enhance their mana. It was quite valuable. Also, it was the flagship product of the Danding Faction and sold very well. But Shen Biqian blinked her beautiful eyes, her gaze flickering uncontrollably, as if she had something on her mind. ... On the other hand, at the headquarters of the Ghost Demon Sect... Sect leader Luo Hua was furious upon hearing the news. "Damn that Leng Yuexi, she killed one of our Golden Cores." "And crushed our alliance, thriving and flourishing, and now she has even become the new Sect Leader of the Immortal Mist Sect" "And now she even married a man, so rampant. It is clear that she does not take our Ghost Demon Sect seriously." Ghost Demon Sect Leader Luo Hua was uncontrollably enraged. He was utterly sick of Leng Yuexi. Keep in mind that Luo Hua was a late Golden Core cultivator who was just four hundred years old. If he could really crush the Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect, and Danding Faction, and obtain all three Sects'' resources, he and his abundant wealth could head to other islands ¨C surely he would be able to purchase materials capable of helping him form a Nascent Soul. If that happened, perhaps he could successfully form a Nascent Soul and gain a life span of a thousand years. Originally, things had been going great for the Ghost Demon Sect, and they would have won without a doubt if not for the arrival of Leng Yuexi. Luo Hua''s anger towards Leng Yuexi was so intense that he wished he could rip her into a million pieces. Now, he even hated everyone around her. He wanted to take revenge and soothe his anger. "The Master of the Sect, you have to calm down." "Right now, our Ghost Demon Sect has suffered heavy losses and we should seek time to recover." "It''s not appropriate for us to wage war with the Immortal Mist Sect." "If we fail, it will be ''a delight for our enemies and sorrow for our friends.'' The elders of the Ghost Demon Sect immediately tried to dissuade him. After all, if the rash Sect Leader Luo Hua fell into the hands of the Immortal Mist Sect, then that would spell the end for the Ghost Demon Sect. Without the protection of the Golden Core master ... Based on their level of cultivation, they wouldn''t be able to defend such a large territory with their abilities alone; their only option would be to run. Once that happened, they would be in for hard times. They absolutely did not want to see that happen. Chapter 167 - 167: The Millennium Legacy of Immortal Mist Sect, A Feast for the Book Worm_1 "Rest assured, I''m not that stupid." "Going to the Immortal Mist Sect would surely be suicide, wouldn''t it?" The Ghost Demon Sect Master, Luo Hua, spoke in a low voice. Although he was very angry at the moment, he remained mostly calm. Being a cunning strategist, he always planned before making a move. He would not go into action unless he was absolutely sure of success. "That''s good." Hearing this, the elders breathed a sigh of relief. They were grateful that the Sect Master did not act rashly. "But just because I can''t kill Leng Yuexi doesn''t mean I can''t kill her partner with ease." "To my knowledge, Leng Yuexi survived the poisoning all thanks to her partner, Zhou Sui." "It seems that this bastard possesses some antidote or spiritual medicine that saved her life." "If it weren''t for Zhou Sui, our Ghost Demon Sect wouldn''t have suffered such a severe defeat." Luo Hua clenched his fist, his voice filled with hatred. He also considered Zhou Sui an enemy and wished he could kill him. "What? It was this scoundrel who saved Leng Yuexi?" "I found it strange when Leng Yuexi managed to escape from Misty Cloud City. I knew someone must have helped her, but I never thought it was this loose cultivator; it''s outrageous!" "This loose cultivator has grown too audacious - ruining our plans; he indeed deserves to die." " Without this bastard, sects like Immortal Mist Sect would have fallen to us long ago, instead of facing such a disastrous situation." The Ghost Demon Sect''s elders were shocked and furious. If Zhou Sui was here, they would surely tear him limb from limb. "Sect Master, killing that kid won''t be as simple as you think." "He''s living in the Immortal Mist Sect now, even staying with Leng Yuexi." "Trying to kill him, I''m afraid it won''t be that easy." An elder of the Ghost Demon Sect said in a low voice. "Foolish, if we can''t kill him inside the sect, we''ll lure him out." "I don''t believe he''ll stay in the sect forever." "He will eventually need to leave Immortal Mist Sect to buy treasures and take care of business." "Once we find out when he leaves the sect, we''ll strike first and ambush him." "I want Leng Yuexi to taste the pain of losing a husband." Sect Master Luo Hua gritted his teeth. "Yes, Sect Master." Hearing this, the Ghost Demon Sect foundation establishment elders all nodded in agreement. If they wanted to kill a Golden Core Master like Leng Yuexi, it would be nearly impossible. However, if they were to kill an early Foundation Establishment cultivator, it would be child''s play. What they were best at was assassination. If this person was caught off guard by them, he was bound to die. ...... At this time, on the Immortal Mist Peak, the main peak of the Immortal Mist Sect. Zhou Sui was unaware that his reputation had spread far and wide across the region, and that his name was known to leaders of many Golden Core Sects. He had become famous far and wide without even leaving home. Of course, this was a fame Zhou Sui did not desire. "My lord." "These are all Heritage Jade Records brought from the Scripture Hall." "Most of these Jade Records are copyable and they include the Hundred Arts of Cultivation." "They range from first to third stage." "You can read them as you wish and you don''t need to return them." Leng Yuexi placed a large pile of Heritage Jade Records in front of Zhou Sui - they were piled up like a mountain. Most of the Heritage Jade Records of the Immortal Mist Sect Scripture Hall were here. Of course, these Jade Records were all copies, not originals. These Jade Records could be copied countless times and were placed in the Scripture Hall for people to peruse. Only a Golden Core Master like Leng Yuexi would have the privilege and authority to bring back a large number of Heritage Jade Records. If it were any other cultivator, they would require a large amount of Contribution Points to redeem for these records. But Leng Yuexi didn''t need any Contribution Points - she could access them as she pleases. Everything in the Immortal Mist Sect was an open book to her. "Thank you." Seeing these Heritage Jade Records, Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up. He was very excited. He felt as if he had stumbled upon a vast treasure. These Jade Records were the product of thousands of years of collection by the Immortal Mist Sect. It was like having the profound heritage and inheritance of a Golden Core Sect. Other cultivators would need to work hard to get their hands on some of these Heritage Jade Records. But now, he just had to reach out his hand and take them. This was the benefit of controlling a Golden Core sect. The benefit was so immense that it couldn''t be described with numbers. "But, my lord, can you really learn so much?" "If you spend too much time on the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, I''m afraid it''s not the best idea." "This can greatly reduce your cultivation speed." Leng Yuexi curiously asked. After all, people''s energy is limited, and time is limited, too. Most cultivators only focus on one skill, and that''s enough. For example, she was not good at the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, her talent lay in fighting. So, she mostly engaged in tough cultivation and had no plan to study other arts of cultivation. Most importantly, loose cultivators learned the Hundred Arts of Cultivation mainly to make money and earn cultivation resources. But she didn''t need to make money. As the owner of a thousand-year-old sect like the Immortal Mist Sect, which controlled a large number of resources and mines, she naturally earned an endless amount of wealth. All she had to do was protect the Immortal Mist Sect. In return, she would receive a large amount of wealth. "Don''t worry, for me, these are just basic knowledge." "I understand that cultivation is fundamental." "The reason I''m learning so much is just to enhance my foundation." Zhou Sui smiled mildly. He wouldn''t foolishly study them himself, but instead, he let the Book Worm devour them. This would be sufficient. Moreover, this knowledge could enhance his understanding. To him, these Heritage Jade Records and Pills were similar, both were like food to him. "Alright then, my lord, you take your time with your cultivation." "I need to start my own cultivation." Leng Yuexi nodded, as a Golden Core cultivator, she also needed to cultivate hard. In fact, the time of cultivation might even be longer than a foundation establishment cultivator. This was the only way to advance to Golden Core Completion before the time limit. Most of the time, cultivators were involved in hard cultivation, working to increase their mana. Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were also doing this. At this moment, they were in their rooms, cultivating and studying various cultivation skills to enhance their own cultivation levels. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In no time, Zhou Sui was the only person left in the quiet room. "Alright, let''s get started." "Book Worm, eat all these Heritage Jade Records." "Transform them all into my knowledge feast." Zhou Sui was very excited. Who would have thought that ''knowledge feast'' would become a real thing? As long as he swallowed this knowledge, he would remember it perfectly. This was the power of the Book Worm. Chapter 168 - 168: Condensing the First Heart-eye Recognition, Universal Identification Technique_1 "Huh?!" After Zhou Sui fed the Book Worm a Heritage Jade Record, he immediately found that the enlightenment and time granted by the Book Worm exceeded that of before by several times. At this moment, it felt as if he had the comprehension of a god-gifted prodigy. No matter what knowledge he was understanding, it was as easy as flipping his hand. All the puzzles and difficult problems he couldn''t figure out before were solved at this moment. "Right, I can take advantage of this opportunity to master the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret." There was a glint in Zhou Sui''s eyes. He had possessed the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret for over a year but hadn''t managed to cultivate the first Heart Eye successfully. Of course, this had to do with his lack of dedicated practice in this technique. After all, he had a lot of things to study and practice, such as alchemy, Insect God Sutra, and Heart Summoning Technique, etc. No matter which one, it required a large amount of energy and time. But now with his increased understanding, he wanted to fully comprehend the first Heart-eye Recognition. Rumble~~~~ In this moment, Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, mobilizing the Power of Heart in his body, and started constructing the Heart Eye. The Heart-eye Recognition had reached 65% completion through practice over a year. It wasn''t too far from total success either. Now, his cultivation had advanced to the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and his Divine Sense had doubled. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Plus, with the assistance of the Book Worm. Hence, constructing the Heart-eye Recognition became even simpler. Pattern after pattern began to be outlined by his divine sense, extremely clear, down to the tiniest detail. 66%, 70%, 75%, 80%... The speed of constructing the Heart Eye grew faster and faster, as that was simply improvement due to practice. In a blink of an eye, three days and three nights had passed. Boom~~~ Suddenly, Zhou Sui''s body and spirit shook violently, as if they had resonated with each other. When the last pattern line was drawn, the entire Heart Eye locked on its own, forming a perfect Heart Eye that wouldn''t collapse and began to work on its own. "So this is Heart-eye Recognition?" In an instant, Zhou Sui sensed a pair of illusory eyes emerge from the depths of his heart, presenting a dark golden color, and numerous mysterious patterns surfaced in the depths of the pupils. This was just like the most precise machine. One extra part or one less part would cause the machine to fall apart. Centred on his body, invisible Power of Hearts spread out in circles. It was higher-dimensional than the Power of Divine Sense. As if it was a higher dimension of power, it infused into the void, silent and insightful. With this thought, he waved his hand and immediately took out a pile of things from the space inside the Gu Divine Bowl. These were all gifts received during the Foundation Establishment Ceremony. Perfect to test the power of Heart Eye Recognition. "[Ether Wood Pill, second tier top-grade pill, contains the pure power of Ether Wood. Consuming one Ether Wood Pill can significantly increase the cultivation of a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment realm. The medicinal properties are gentle, and do not harm the Cultivator much.]" "[Red Fire Pill, second tier top-grade pill, contains the pure power of Red Fire. The medicinal power is extremely fierce. Consuming one Red Fire Pill can tremendously increase the cultivation of cultivators in Foundation Establishment realm, but it can easily harm the meridians and body. It''s fitter for Cultivators with a strong body to consume.]" "[Ice Snake Sword, lower-grade Spiritual Artifact, contains the power of chilliness. Once it''s used, effects like freezing and slowing proof appear. Its speed is incredibly fast, just like a poison snake bite.]" "[Earth Bracelet, middle-grade defensive Spiritual Artifact, can generate the power of earth to form an earth barrier that can withstand most of the enemy''s attacks and slow down the attack speed and power of the Cultivator.]" "[Concentrating Spirit Grass, second tier Spiritual Medicine, contains the effect of calming spirit and contains a slight increase in divine sense. It can help cultivators go into deep meditation faster.]" Suddenly, a series of information flooded into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness like a tidal wave. The information about the treasures on the ground appeared instantly, with nothing hidden. "So this is the power of Heart-eye Recognition?" "It''s just like an appraisal technique." Zhou Sui widened his eyes, thrilled, feeling an immense joy. Now he understood how the ancestor of the Lu family, Lu Hongran, became wealthy back in the days. The former was but a mere Loose Cultivator, but by virtue of the power of Heart-eye Recognition, he began to trade various treasures and materials, picking up bargains in the market. Just pick up one bargain and you can make a large fortune. In fact, the power of Heart-eye Recognition is too powerful. After all, there are countless treasures in the world of cultivation. But because of a lack of heritage, not everyone is able to recognize the value of these treasures. Moreover, treasures also have the function of disguising themselves, making them appear as junk metals. Even cultivators with an incredibly keen eye may not be able to detect this. But the Heart-eye Recognition is different as if it''s an appraisal technique that can check every unknown item. Even things never seen or heard before can be appraised. With this ability, he no longer fears missing out on various treasures. It''s as though he''s now the best appraiser. "The principle of Heart-eye Recognition is to use the Heart Eye to listen to the ''voice'' of the object." "Every object, although inanimate, still has countless bits of information remaining on them." "These bits of information can''t be detected by common cultivators." "But Heart-eye Recognition is different, it can hear these pieces of information." "So even if you''ve never seen the object before, you can easily identify the information about it." "This is the power of Heart-eye Recognition." There was a flash in Zhou Sui''s eyes. He could sense the power of this supreme secret book, the "Seven Apertures Spirit Secret", once successful in practice, it is as if creating a powerful spiritual body or talent. The help this would provide to a cultivator is obvious. However, to successfully practice this technique is extremely difficult. Probably besides the creator of this secret book, very few could successfully cultivate it. He was only able to cultivate this technique successfully through the help of the Book Worm. If it weren''t for the assistance of the Book Worm, he probably wouldn''t even be able to get started. "The second Heart Eye is known as discernment." "This Heart Eye, is arguably the most powerful probing method." "If successfully cultivated, the probing range of the Heart Eye''s power is more than tenfold stronger as compared to Divine Sense." "What''s more important is that the power of the Heart Eye, even Cultivators, and Golden Core Masters can''t detect it." "Unlike the power of Divine Sense, which when diffused, will surely be noticed." "Thus, the element of surprise is lost." Zhou Sui clenched his fist. He was feeling very excited. Just the first Heart-eye Recognition was so amazing. If he could also successfully cultivate the second Heart Eye, then his auxiliary methods would be against the heavens. This was as though he had added a radar, capable of scanning various regions all the time. Without a doubt, his safety would greatly improve with this. Even if an enemy wanted to ambush him, it would basically be impossible. Chapter 198 - 198 The Truth About the Disaster Three Thousand Years Ago_1 Several days later. The news about the incident at Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling, like a storm, reached the Immortal Mist Sect and was known to many cultivators and elders in the sect. "What are you saying? That Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling is fake? That place is actually a relic where demons were sealed?" A Foundation Establishment elder was stunned, hardly daring to believe what he''d heard. "Yes." Another Foundation Establishment elder nodded: "When the prohibition array of the Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling was broken, a large number of the Golden Core Masters entered. Who would have thought that inside it actually had a sealed demon. This demon became violent and plainly had the strength of the Nascent Soul Level. The result is obvious. Most of the Golden Core Masters and Foundation Establishment cultivators died at the hands of this demon. Only a few Golden Core Masters and Foundation Establishment cultivators managed to escape alive. Now that place has become forbidden and no more cultivators dare to approach it." He briefly relayed the news he had heard. "It''s actually a relic where demons were sealed?" "But there was plenty of evidence before that it was indeed Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling." "What is really going on?" Yao Wen, the master of Array Peak, couldn''t believe that such a thing would happen. In fact, they weren''t fools. If they didn''t have enough evidence to prove that it was Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling, they wouldn''t have risked so much. "I heard a piece of insider information." "It is said that the disaster three thousand years ago was caused by Bloodshadow Ancestor." "This Bloodshadow Ancestor is not simply an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator, it''s very likely that he is an incarnation of a demon." "Or maybe he was controlled by a demon, hence he slaughtered everywhere on Immortal Mist Island, causing massive casualties." "The ancestors of our Immortal Mist Sect, along with many Nascent Soul Cultivators, surrounded and attacked Bloodshadow Ancestor." "In the end, at a great cost, Bloodshadow Ancestor or perhaps, the demon was sealed." Ma Qianjun, the master of Pill Medicine Peak, revealed the insider information he had heard with a mysterious tone. "Yes, allegedly the only fourth stage Spirit Vein of Immortal Mist Island was contaminated by that demon." "In order to prevent a magical disaster from occurring on Immortal Mist Island, the ancestors of the Immortal Mist Sect chose to destroy that fourth stage Spirit Vein." "This was a matter of no choice." "Who would have thought, our Immortal Mist Sect declined after that and has never recovered." Another Foundation Establishment elder spoke solemnly. He had also heard some news about Immortal Mist Island from three thousand years ago from outside. Although the Immortal Mist Sect no longer records this information, it seems that some Nascent Soul Level forces outside Immortal Mist Island still kept records of this incident. This information was also deliberately leaked by Xuanbao Tower. "Fortunately, the Sect Master insisted on not going to Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling. Otherwise, our Immortal Mist Sect would have been almost destroyed even if we didn''t die." A Foundation Establishment elder was extremely grateful. He remembered that he wanted to write to the Sect Master to explore Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling and obtain the treasures inside. Fortunately, the Sect Master forcefully resisted public opinion, staved off the temptation of the Nascent Soul cave dwelling, and prevented the cultivators of Immortal Mist Sect from going to that cave. Otherwise, who knows how many Foundation Establishment elders would have died this time. Even a Golden Core Master like the Sect Master might not have survived. By then, the Immortal Mist Sect might have truly become history. "To tell you the truth, did the Sect Master know in advance that there was something strange about Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling, so he has always been uninterested in Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling and even hindered other cultivators from going there?" Someone asked very curiously. After all, without knowing the inside information, which Golden Core Master could resist the temptation of a Nascent Soul cave dwelling. He believed that Leng Yuexi must have known the trickery in this Nascent Soul cave dwelling and therefore made this choice. "Shut up. Is this matter something you can casually talk about?" "This time Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling killed so many Golden Core Masters and damaged so many Golden Core forces." "If they find an excuse to say that this matter is a trap laid by our Immortal Mist Sect, I''m afraid they will all come knocking on our doors." "All of you shut your mouths." "This matter has nothing to do with our Immortal Mist Sect. We are also victims, you know?" Ma Qianjun, the master of Pill Medicine Peak, said very seriously, staring at the numerous Immortal Mist Sect cultivators. "Yes, Master." Hearing this, many Immortal Mist Sect cultivators all nodded in agreement. They also understood the seriousness of this matter and naturally wouldn''t talk casually. After all, too many Golden Core Masters were lost this time and other forces suffered heavy losses. If any rumors come out at this time pointing at the Immortal Mist Sect, the Immortal Mist Sect would probably become everyone''s target. By then, the Immortal Mist Sect might not be able to withstand the pressure from so many Golden Core forces. "But, Master, what about the relic where the demon is sealed?" "I see that the demon seems about to break free." "Once it breaks free from the seal, our Immortal Mist Sect might not be able to resist." A Foundation Establishment elder was deeply worried. Compared to the possible threats from Golden Core forces, he believed the threat from that demon was even greater. After all, that demon was close at hand and nobody knew when it would break free. If it indeed frees itself, they would probably be in big trouble. This is because the base of the Immortal Mist Sect is right here and there''s no way to move it. "Don''t worry. It probably won''t pose a threat in the short term." "For that demon to break free from the seal is not that simple." "Moreover, it has been sealed for three thousand years. Its strength must have weakened a lot." "It won''t threaten us in the short term." Ma Qianjun, the master of Pill Medicine Peak, tried to comfort them. Hearing this, many Immortal Mist Sect cultivators immediately felt much more at ease. ...¡­ At this moment, in the Immortal Mist Peak. Leng Yuexi, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and Zhou Sui naturally also knew about the incident in the Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling. With Zhou Sui, who had experienced it personally, they knew the details even better. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Sire, you said that demon is extremely dangerous and has at least the strength of Nascent Soul Level?" Leng Yuexi asked with a very serious expression. A demon at the Nascent Soul Level was really horrifying, enough to sweep over the entire Immortal Mist Island. "Yes." Zhou Sui nodded: "Although my clone only sensed it from afar, I know that its strength is not something ordinary Golden Core Masters can match. It is definitely comparable to a Nascent Soul Ancestor." "But isn''t it a bit exaggerated to move the entire sect?" Leng Yuexi said with some hesitation. This was where she was a bit hesitant. When Zhou Sui found out that the Nascent Soul cave dwelling was the location where the demon Blood Demon Tree was sealed, he immediately had a strong sense of danger. Because the Immortal Mist Sect was way too close to that Blood Demon Tree. One careless move and the entire sect would be wiped out. A wise man does not stand under a precarious wall. He naturally didn''t want to stay in this extremely dangerous place. He wanted to run away immediately and distance himself from the Blood Demon Tree. Chapter 170 - 170: Blood Shadow Ancestors Cave, The Center of Chaos_1 At this point, Leng Yuexi paused, then continued, "Finally, our Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Immortal Mist Sect called upon several comrades. Through a trap, they lured the Bloody Shadow Ancestor into it, and finally severely wounded him." But even so, the Bloody Shadow Ancestor didn''t die. He managed to escape from the trap, but following this battle, he completely disappeared. What happened to him afterwards is a matter of speculation. Some say the Bloody Shadow Ancestor fled, taking refuge on other islands. Considering the vastness of the Canglan Sea, he could have hidden on any island. Others claim the Bloody Shadow Ancestor died as his injuries were too severe. He died en route, but no one can locate his corpse." But unexpectedly, after three thousand years, we have found the cave where the Bloody Shadow Ancestor retreated to before his death. It seems he did not escape from Immortal Mist Island and remained on the island instead. Unfortunately, his injuries were too severe, and he hid inside his cave to heal. In the end, he perished. This was indeed the fate of a notorious demon." She explained the entire story, revealing the origin of the Bloody Shadow Ancestor. "Was it this Bloody Shadow Ancestor that caused the decline of the Immortal Mist Sect?" Zhou Sui curiously asked. "That''s unclear, but the Bloody Shadow Ancestor did bring immense harm to the Immortal Mist Sect." "Many True Disciples perished at his hands." "After that battle, the Immortal Mist Sect began to decline." "Even the Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Immortal Mist Sect passed away not long after." "We are unsure about why the fourth-stage Spirit Vein of Immortal Mist Island collapsed." Leng Yuexi said, seeming rather helpless. After all, these events happened three thousand years ago, and many details weren''t recorded. Therefore, it''s challenging for future generations to understand the reasons and consequences. "So, what could be the consequences of the appearance of the Bloody Shadow Ancestor''s cave?" Zhou Sui asked. "I fear that all the Golden Core Masters of the Immortal Mist Island will flock here." "After all, the Bloody Shadow Ancestor was indeed infamous, and any long-established power would be aware of his existence." "Most importantly, he pillaged many clans on Immortal Mist Island in the past, seizing countless treasures." "Nobody knows what valuable items might be in his cave." "If some items were found that could aid in the formation of a Nascent Soul, it would drive countless Golden Core Masters mad." "So these benefits are enormous, and not something the Immortal Mist Sect can resist." "But sir, you need not worry too much." "Our Immortal Mist Sect has the protection of a seventh-order formation, so other Golden Core Masters would need to think twice before invading." Leng Yuexi stated gravely. She had never expected the cave of the Bloody Shadow Ancestor to surface at this time. At this moment, the Immortal Mist Sect was at its weakest, with only her as the Golden Core Master. And she was only at the early stage of Golden Core formation. Compared to the well-established Golden Core Masters, her strength was far inferior. In essence, the emergence of the Bloody Shadow Ancestor''s cave brings nothing but trouble for the Immortal Mist Sect. "In that case, you should avoid getting involved to prevent falling into enemy traps." "Invading the cave of a Nascent Soul Ancestor is not easy." Zhou Sui warned. He could progress in a structured manner and ascend to a higher realm. He didn''t need to compete with other cultivators for treasures from the Nascent Soul Ancestor''s cave. Doing so would only put him in danger. "Don''t worry, sir. I have no intention of entering deep inside the Bloody Shadow Ancestor''s cave." "At present, the cave is protected by a fourth-stage grand formation, likely unbreakable in the short term." "Even Golden Core Masters would probably need to attack for decades." Leng Yuexi said. Bear in mind that a fourth-stage formation is powerful enough to resist a Nascent Soul level cultivator. The defensive strength of it can be imagined. Breaking through it forcefully would be like walking into a death trap. Of course, the reason they dared to attack the fourth-stage grand formation was that there was no one in control, and this formation was not built upon a fourth-stage Spirit Vein. Formations require energy for activation, too. Normally, powerful formations are built upon Spirit Veins. By utilizing the power of the Spirit Vein as the energy source, the formation can be maintained for regular operation. The Immortal Mist Sect''s third-stage formation is a case in point. Without a Spirit Vein, Spirit Stones are needed instead. They planned to keep attacking the fourth-stage formation and wear down the energy of the Spirit Stones inside. Once the energy of the Spirit Stones is completely depleted, the formation will naturally collapse and disperse. However, if this fourth-stage formation was built on a fourth-stage Spirit Vein, even thousands of years of attacks wouldn''t be able to breach the formation. Trying to exhaust the Spiritual Energy of a fourth-stage Spirit Vein is a ludicrous thought. That''s why Spirit Veins are critical. Establishing a Sect on a Spirit Vein not only provides a superior cultivation environment but also greatly enhances the power of the formation and significantly increases security. Having explained all of this, Leng Yuexi left. As the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect, she had many matters to handle. Especially with the emergence of the Nascent Soul Ancestor''s cave, she would undoubtedly need to accommodate many Golden Core Masters. "The emergence of a Nascent Soul Ancestor''s cave, how fortuitous." Zhou Sui squinted, feeling a sense of urgency welling up within. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The sudden occurrence of this event would place the Immortal Mist Sect in the firing line. If not careful, the Immortal Mist Sect might fall amid this chaos. Even Leng Yuexi, being a Golden Core Master, might not be able to hold against it. But more importantly, is the Bloody Shadow Ancestor''s cave really safe?! Is there any trap inside?! Did the Bloody Shadow Ancestor, a Nascent Soul cultivator, really die three thousand years ago?! Frankly, there are still many mysteries involved. It all seems as if the entire incident is shrouded in fog. The truth is not clear. "But this matter doesn''t have much to do with me." "Heh, regardless of whether this is a Nascent Soul Ancestor''s cave or a Divinity Transformation cave." "As long as I do not touch it, any schemes or tricks inside cannot harm me." "Within the Immortal Mist Sect, protected by the third-stage grand formation, not even Golden Core Masters can break in." "No, that''s not acceptable. I need to be more cautious." "If the third-stage grand formation is broken and the Immortal Mist Sect is destroyed, there would be no escape." "If targeted by a Golden Core Master, I wouldn''t be able to escape even if I dug a tunnel." "Perhaps I need to refine a Gu Insect that can be used for escape, or even one that allows instant teleportation." "In this way, even if the Immortal Mist Sect is breached by the enemy, I can escape immediately." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, thinking about his next move and possible escape routes. Although it seemed unlikely now that the Immortal Mist Sect would be destroyed, who could predict the future? Without long-term considerations, there will be troubles close at hand. One must always have a contingency plan to stay undefeated. Chapter 171 - 171: Teleportation Insect, Airless Grass, and a Conversation with the Pill Master_1 One day later. At this point, Zhou Sui had studied the Gu Divine Bowl for some time, and he finally found a Gu Insect that could potentially save his life in critical moments, the Teleportation Insect. Undoubtedly, this kind of Gu Insect is akin to a space insect, possessing the ability to teleport. It could even carry other individuals with it during teleportation. The more powerful the individual, the greater the teleportation distance. Even a thousand kilometers, or even ten thousand kilometers, could be crossed with ease. If he could refine a Teleportation Insect, then even if the formation of the Immortal Mist Sect is breached and a Golden Core Master comes to kill him, he could also rely on the Teleportation Insect to instantly escape at any scene. Even if the enemy wants to pursue and kill him, it would virtually be impossible. "In order to refine a Teleportation Insect, the most important main ingredient is Airless Grass," he mused. "This is a unique spiritual grass with spatial energy. It is extremely valuable." "Even if you have money, you can''t buy it." Zhou Sui stroked his chin thoughtfully. When he was in Misty Cloud City, he hardly encountered this kind of spiritual grass, let alone purchase it. "That''s right, this is the Immortal Mist Sect, a Golden Core Sect." "There is also Pill Medicine Peak, which has a large collection of spiritual medicine and herbs." "Perhaps they may have Airless Grass." Upon thinking of this, Zhou Sui''s eyes brightened and he immediately set off towards Pill Medicine Peak. The distance between Immortal Mist Peak and Pill Medicine Peak wasn''t too far, it was merely a journey of a few minutes. Upon hearing of Zhou Sui''s arrival, Peak Master of Pill Medicine Peak, Ma Qianjun, came out to welcome him right away. After all, Zhou Sui was the Dao companion of Leng Yuexi, and his status was loftily exalted. Equivalent to a Golden Core Master. If Ma Qianjun offended Zhou Sui, it would equate to offending the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. Just thinking about the consequences made one shudder. Even if Ma Qianjun was a highly influential Peak Master of Pill Medicine Peak, he wouldn''t offend anyone unless absolutely necessary. After all, he was quite an astute person. "Fellow Daoist Zhou, may I ask what is the purpose of your visit to Pill Medicine Peak?" Ma Qianjun asked, full of curiosity. After all, he had heard that upon Zhou Sui''s arrival at the Immortal Mist Sect, he had been mostly devoted to cultivation. He rarely left Immortal Mist Peak. Now that he actually took the initiative to leave and head to Pill Medicine Peak, it was certainly unusual. "The thing is, does Pill Medicine Peak have any Airless Grass?" "I am partnering it with other ingredients for a special pill, and Airless Grass is necessary," Zhou Sui directly asked, stating his demand. "Airless Grass? This is an extremely unique spiritual medicine, containing spatial energy." "However, pills that utilize Airless Grass as the primary ingredient are quite rare." "It seems that Fellow Daoist Zhou must have obtained an Ancient Recipe." Ma Qianjun smiled while staring at Zhou Sui. He had also heard about Zhou Sui''s fame, who was said to be a second-stage alchemist even during his Qi Cultivation Stage. He also reportedly utilized a Demon Core to create a Foundation Pill. This was truly a remarkable achievement. Even from among many alchemists in the Immortal Mist Sect''s Pill Medicine Peak, there were few who could match him. Honestly, he was also quite curious about the alchemical skills of the Dao companion of the Sect Master. Was he as incredible as the rumors suggested? "Haha, it''s just a matter of luck. Do you have the spiritual medicine I need?" "Of course, I don''t expect it for free, I am willing to pay for it." Zhou Sui chuckled and directly asked. "Well, that is a rather rare spiritual medicine. Even our Pill Medicine Peak doesn''t have it." "However, even if we don''t have it, we can issue a task for other Fellow Daoists to help keep an eye out." "If we really find the Airless Grass, we can purchase it immediately." "Of course, the Airless Grass is not cheap, it requires at least ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones." Ma Qianjun looked at Zhou Sui with hesitation. After all, even for a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment level, ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones are still an enormous number. It wouldn''t bankrupt you, but it would definitely cripple your wealth. This is because it is already ten times more expensive than a Foundation Pill. This also proves just how precious the Airless Grass is. "Ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones? No problem at all." "If your Pill Medicine Peak can help find it, I will immediately give you ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones." Hearing this, Zhou Sui immediately felt relieved. A mere ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones, to him, were nothing. This is because he had previously obtained a lot of wealth from the storage bags of several Foundation Establishment families in the Misty Mountains and also from the Lu family, which made him rich overnight. It is estimated that his current wealth surpasses one hundred thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. This is already a fortune that ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators can''t even imagine. And compared to a Teleportation Insect, ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones is really trivial. What?! S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. How is this guy so rich?! Ma Qianjun''s mouth twitched a little, seeing Zhou Sui''s casual attitude towards money, he felt intense jealousy. A cultivator who just advanced to the initial stage of Foundation Establishment can actually casually fork out ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. Even for a second rank alchemist like him, it would take a considerable amount of time to earn ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. But this kid could just casually whip it out. This was just too exaggerated. But upon thinking about it, his Dao companion is a Golden Core Master. It can be said that no matter what he buys, the Golden Core Master can foot the bill. Given the speed at which a Golden Core Master makes money, a mere ten thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones is really nothing. Upon thinking about this, Ma Qianjun felt even more jealous. Getting in with a female Golden Core cultivator is indeed good, he immediately jumped in class, saving at least tens to hundreds of years of hard cultivation. With the assistance of a Golden Core Master, he wouldn''t dare to say that he could advance to Golden Core in the future. But a no problem reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment at least. Damn, he thinks he''s awesome just because he''s handsome, acting so extravagantly. At this moment, even though he had deep composure, his face was slightly twisted with jealousy. No matter how superior the Spiritual Root, no matter how high the comprehension, it''s not as good as having good luck. "Alright, we at Pill Medicine Peak will take care of this issue." "If we find the Airless Grass, we will definitely inform Dao friend Zhou at the earliest." Ma Qianjun took a deep breath. "Thank you, Dao friend Ma." Hearing this, Zhou Sui was very pleased, it''s indeed good to join a big power. If he was only relying on himself, he wouldn''t know when he could find the Airless Grass. But with the power of the Golden Core Sect, there would be many cultivators helping me look for it. Who knows how much time this will save. "By the way, Dao friend Zhou, I heard you are a second rank Pill Master." "How about exchanging some Alchemy experiences?" Ma Qianjun had a thought, inviting Zhou Sui, wanting to probe the depth of this young man. To see if he is really as amazing as the rumors say. "No problem." Zhou Sui nodded, he also wanted to learn something from these experienced second rank Pill Masters. After all, no matter how rich the theoretical knowledge is, it needs to be put into practice. These experienced second-order Pill Masters must have very rich alchemy experience, they could also teach him a thing or two. Chapter 172 - 172: The Future Third-Stage Pill Master, The Bait Plan of Ghost Demon Sect_1 Afterwards, Zhou Sui stayed at Pill Medicine Peak, exchanging alchemy knowledge with Ma Qianjun. It had to be said, the opponent indeed deserved to be a second-stage top-tier Pill Master. Although his theoretical knowledge was vast, in terms of practical experience, he was still not on par with such an experienced Pill Master. The exchange benefited him greatly, and he felt his own alchemy knowledge had increased considerably. Of course, in contrast, Ma Qianjun was even more astounded, utterly dumbfounded. He felt this young man was too extravagant. Even though he was just a Loose Cultivator, his theoretical knowledge was so rich, it surpassed his own by many times. It was as if he had a complete alchemy heritage, and had cultivated for hundreds of years. When exchanging thoughts with this young man, he felt the other party was like an insurmountable Alchemy Grandmaster. No matter what he asked, the other party could fluidly answer, resolving each issue effortlessly. In the end, he was just the one posing questions and then receiving answers. It made him feel as if he was a mere alchemy apprentice. "Peak Master, is this kid really a Loose Cultivator?" "How come his theoretical knowledge is so solid, where exactly did he learn from?" After Zhou Sui left, an elder from the Pill Medicine Peak, who was also present during this alchemy exchange, was truly shocked, dumbfounded. Initially, he had little regard for Zhou Sui, thinking that this mere Loose Cultivator with a wild upbringing, would not be competent. However, after a few conversations, he understood that he was deeply mistaken. The other party''s knowledge was much more extensive than he had imagined. He was just like an alchemy grandmaster who had studied for hundreds of years, mastering various types of knowledge thoroughly. It made him feel slightly ashamed. Of course, he did not know that all of this was due to the merit of the Book Worm. The Heritage Jade Records of alchemy from the Immortal Mist Sect were basically all consumed by the Book Worm. The related knowledge just needed to be summoned by Zhou Sui''s thoughts, naturally making his theoretical knowledge very extensive. This simply couldn''t be compared to these alchemists. "We can only say that this kid definitely has an alchemy heritage, and it might not be worse than our Pill Medicine Peak." "No wonder the Sect Master esteemed this kid, this fellow is not just a man of empty words." "Given time, he may really become a third-stage alchemist." The Pill Medicine Peak Master, Ma Qianjun, remarked. After an exchange, he was thoroughly impressed with Zhou Sui. After all, for alchemists, one was either competent or not. They were practically technical talent. They didn''t usually play tricks, generally being straightforward. If the other party truly had the ability, they would not only not be unhappy but would even acknowledge and approve. "A third-stage alchemist?!" Upon hearing this, many elders of the Pill Medicine Peak were taken aback. They hadn''t expected Peak Master Ma Qianjun to rate this kid so highly. You must know that currently in the entire Immortal Mist Sect, there was not a single third-stage alchemist. Only the Danding Faction had a third-stage alchemist, which gave Danding Faction a very special status. If this kid could actually become a third-stage alchemist, then even if this kid was not the Sect Master''s Dao partner, his position in the Immortal Mist Sect would become crucial and would be recognized by numerous cultivators. After all, for such technical talents, who''s to say that they won''t need their help in the future? Anyone who wishes to increase their cultivation and break through their limitations will need the assistance of pills. At such times, the presence of an alchemist becomes particularly important. "Alright, don''t gather here anymore." "Publish this kid''s task. Let the disciples help him find the Airless Grass." Ma Qianjun said. "Yes, Peak Master." The elders of Pill Medicine Peak all nodded their heads. They weren''t originally very concerned about this matter, after all, it was just a pretty boy. Although they could give him face in public, after all, he was the Sect Master''s companion, it wasn''t necessarily the same in private. Even when dealing with task, they didn''t necessarily need to give it their all, dragging their feet could also be an option. But now it was different. If Zhou Sui was to become a third stage alchemist in the future, then it would be of great benefit to every one of them, they might even get to witness the refining of a third stage pill within the Immortal Mist Sect. ...... There are no secrets in this world. The news of Zhou Sui wanting to acquire Airless Grass quickly spread, even the spies of the Ghost Demon Sect got a whiff of it. The news was promptly reported back to the Ghost Demon Sect. After all, this matter had a significant connection to Zhou Sui, making it a top priority event. "What? This kid actually has a chance to become a third stage Alchemist? And this is even evaluated by Ma Qianjun?" Upon hearing this, some elders of the Ghost Demon Sect were also taken aback. They did not expect this pretty boy''s alchemy talents to be so high, potentially becoming a third stage alchemist in the future; this was indeed unbelievable. After all, a third stage alchemist holds a status comparable to a Golden Core Master. They hold a significant status across the entire Immortal Mist Island. The influence of a third stage alchemist is remarkable. "Indeed, this fellow is not as simple as a pretty boy; he actually has such potential." "Think thoroughly, and you''ll know. Leng Yuexi, being the youngest Golden Core Master, is very promising, extremely smart, how could she be so shallow? Based on her strength, there''s no handsome man she can''t have." "Indeed, maybe she knew about this pretty boy''s alchemy talent, so she brought him back to the Immortal Mist Sect and had him become an Elder of Alchemy within the sect." "Leng Yuexi is truly cunning, absolutely shameless, treating her benefactor like this. She forced herself on him despite knowing that he saved her life. The most hateful thing is, she not only took away someone else''s man in front of their wives, but also brought those wives to the Immortal Mist Sect. Really has no shame. I heard that those wives cry everyday in the mountains, weeping till their faces are full of tears." "Isn''t it? If I had known earlier that these so-called righteous sects were all debauched, I would have realized that our Demonic Sects are far better, daring to love and hate." "In that case, this man deserves to die even more. We must not let the Immortal Mist Sect produce a third stage alchemist. Otherwise, wouldn''t the Immortal Mist Sect be able to nurture a large number of Foundation Establishment elders, or even Golden Core Masters in the future." "But elder, we have been trying to lure this boy out of the Immortal Mist Sect these past few days. The problem is, he stays within the Immortal Mist Peak all the time, we never get to approach him." "Right, this boy is always frolicking with his wives on the Immortal Mist Peak all day, has no interest in going down the mountain. Likely he''s being sucked dry by that old woman Leng Yuexi, sooner or later." "Isn''t there a good opportunity now? This boy is looking for Airless Grass, our Sect''s treasury contains a stalk of Airless Grass. We can use this spiritual medicine to lure him out." "Really? Isn''t that too generous to this boy? The Airless Grass is quite valuable." "Foolish, it''s just bait. We aren''t actually giving him the grass. This time we have to see his death, and we cannot lose the spiritual medicine either." "Yes, elder." Many cultivators of the Ghost Demon Sect were discussing among themselves. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With some quick words, they quickly formulated a plan to assassinate Zhou Sui, planning to use the Airless Grass to lure Zhou Sui out of the Immortal Mist Sect and assassinate him outside. Chapter 173 - 173: A Fairy-Like Life, News on the Airless Grass_1 A week later, inside the palace of Immortal Mist Peak. Apparently, Ji Bingyu and the others had truly ascended to the Foundation Establishment Realm, thus, the dual-cultivation had improved on multiple levels. Their advancements in the Hundred Arts of Cultivation had also contributed to his improvement in some ways. This was like having his Tao-companions assisting in his cultivation. "Good." Zhou Sui contentedly got up from the bed. Looking at the four beautiful Tao-companions who were still fast asleep, he felt extremely comfortable. He felt as if he was living in paradise. He had beautiful wives by his side, controlled a huge power, and could manipulate a multitude of people. In a sense, he was almost like an emperor. No wonder even a Golden Core Master or a Nascent Soul Ancestor would want to establish such a huge power. After all, you can''t possibly gather all the resources for cultivation by yourself. If you had a force to assist you, you wouldn''t know how much trouble you could save. All you would need to do is diligently comprehend and elevate your own cultivation, which would be enough. "It''s a pity that the Airless Grass hasn''t been found." Zhou Sui felt a bit regretful. He had published a task in the Immortal Mist Sect for a week now, but unfortunately, no one had taken it up yet. Apparently, the Airless Grass wasn''t that easy to find. But he wasn''t in a hurry, he was prepared for a long-haul fight. As long as he could find the Airless Grass in the next few years, that would be sufficient. After all, there wouldn''t be any major issues in the Immortal Mist Sect for a short period of time, hence he wouldn''t need to run away. "My dear, why are you up so early? Get some more sleep." Mu Ziyi seemed to wake up, saw Zhou Sui, and said coquettishly. She stretched her body lazily, revealing her attractive figure, which was simply mouth-watering. After advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm, her body had apparently gained further enhancements, becoming even more perfect. She was, in essence, like a fairy from the Sect. Every movement she made exuded infinite charm. "You little temptation." Zhou Sui smiled, about to say something more. Whoosh! At that moment, the communication talisman on Zhou Sui''s body suddenly activated, bringing a message. "I have news on the Airless Grass. Come to Pill Medicine Peak quickly." It was a message from the Peak Master Ma Qianjun. "What? They found it so quickly?" "Impressive, as expected of the Immortal Mist Sect." Seeing the message, Zhou Sui was instantly joyous. He never expected to find Airless Grass in just a week. Only a Golden Core Sect with such profound resources could achieve this. If he were on his own, no matter what, he would probably not be able to find the Airless Grass. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Rest for a while, I have to go to the Pill Medicine Peak." Zhou Sui immediately switched to a serious mode. As gratifying as he found his Tao-companion, the task at hand was even more critical. Zhou Sui considered the Airless Grass vital for his future plans and couldn''t afford any mistakes. Whiz! With that thought, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate. His figure flashed and he flew towards the Pill Medicine Peak. He left behind several beautiful Tao-companions with lingering charm on their faces. ... At this point, Ma Qianjun had already been waiting for a while at the Pill Medicine Peak. Next to Ma Qianjun was a disciple at the ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation who had a simple and honest appearance. He even seemed a bit naive, the kind of person who would be lost in a crowd. "Who is this?" Seeing the stranger, Zhou Sui asked curiously. "Oh, he''s my disciple Yu Renyi." "He brought the news about the Airless Grass." Ma Qianjun introduced him. "So you''re Cultivator Yu." Zhou Sui nodded. "No, no, Elder Zhou, you can just call me Little Yu." Yu Renyi said anxiously. After all, he was just a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Stage, and the other party was already an Elder of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Whether it was status or power, they weren''t on the same level. The other party could be humble and low-key, but he couldn''t fail to appreciate this kindness. "Where is the Airless Grass?" Zhou Sui, not caring for unnecessary pleasantries, asked directly. "Elder Zhou, the Airless Grass is not with me." "In fact, it was obtained by a loose cultivator who is a close friend of mine." "But he does not trust us Sect cultivators, so he wants to trade face to face with the Elder." "Of course, the trade cannot be conducted in the Immortal Mist Sect, he wants it to be done in the Rosy Cloud Forest nearby." Yu Renyi instantly replied. The so-called Rosy Cloud Forest was a vast forest that stretched for thousands of miles near the Immortal Mist Sect. It had complicated terrain with numerous hills, and it was almost impossible to trace someone once they entered deep into the forest. The deep parts of the forest were also inhabited by numerous demons and beasts, making it quite dangerous. Of course, it was nothing compared to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. "He wants to trade outside the Sect?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes instinctively, sensing something wasn''t right. If the transaction was to be conducted inside the Immortal Mist Sect, there wouldn''t be any problem, as his safety would be assured. But if it was to be done outside the Sect, that would be a big problem. Who knew whether the other party in the transaction was human or ghost? If it was a trap, then he would be in serious trouble. "Does Elder Zhou find this troublesome?" "If you find it inappropriate, Elder Zhou, I can refuse him." "Indeed, it is a bit too much to ask Elder Zhou to go out into the wilderness for a trade." Yu Renyi said with a sincere look on his face. "No, it''s not too much." "I was once a loose cultivator too, so I fully understand their concerns." "Since the other party wants to trade in the Rosy Cloud Forest, let''s just go." Zhou Sui''s eyes flashed for a moment, then he chuckled softly, agreeing to the other party''s request. Honestly, he was indeed suspicious of Yu Renyi''s intentions. The moment he thought about getting the Airless Grass, someone presented it on a platter. Such a coincidence was hard to believe. But he had nothing to fear. After all, he had ascended to the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and his cultivation had improved many times compared to before. If his enemies really wanted to ambush him, they would be simply courting death. Unless it was a Golden Core Master, he could possibly succeed. But the issue was, where could a Golden Core Master easily make a move? Even if he did, he wouldn''t dare to come near the Immortal Mist Sect. Moreover, what was more important was that he would not use his real body for this trade. He planned to use a clone. Even if something went wrong, it would just mean the loss of one clone. The reason for choosing to take a risk was because the Airless Grass was too important. If he missed this opportunity, he didn''t know when he would get another. If the enemy was using bait, they wouldn''t blame him for swallowing it along with the hook. Swallow the sugar-coating of the sugar-coated bullet and throw the bullet back. "When would Elder Zhou be available? I can notify my close friend." Yu Renyi asked. "Well, around noon, I need to prepare a bit first." Zhou Sui, of course, couldn''t just go now, he certainly needed to make some preparations. Chapter 203 - 201: It Doesnt Matter to Have Multiple Wives and One Dao Companion, Right?_1 Honestly, after cultivating for these eight years, Zhou Sui now truly understood the difficulties in the cultivation journey of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Despite the grueling cultivation over eight years and the assistance of countless pills, he was still unable to advance to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. But now, with the aid of the Yuanyin from a Golden Core female cultivator, he easily achieved a breakthrough. This dual cultivation essentially saved him at least twenty years of painstaking cultivation. It was as if he had added twenty years to his lifespan. The benefits of this were beyond description. "Golden Core stage female cultivators are so powerful. Would a late Golden Core stage female cultivator be even more extraordinary?" Zhou Sui blinked, he was already getting ambitious. The intriguing sensation of fast advancement in cultivation was somewhat addictive. "My dear, you indeed are my destined one." At this time, Shen Biqian finally woke up. She stretched lazily, revealing her grandeur, and then lay on Zhou Sui, looking extremely relaxed. She sensed her own condition and was overjoyed in her heart. After this dual cultivation, she astonishingly discovered that her level of cultivation had advanced to the late Golden Core stage. Her mana and soul strength had greatly increased. She had been stuck at the middle stage of the Golden Core for a long time and it seemed that there was no hope for a breakthrough. The reason for this was the Taiyin Spirit Fire. Her achievement was due to the help of the Taiyin Spirit Fire. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the side-effect of the Taiyin Spirit Fire was also preventing her from breaking through to the late Golden Core stage. Because this spiritual fire contained pure Yin energy, causing the energy within her body to gradually become imbalanced. This would sometimes lead to mana disruption within her body. Her physical body was also gradually unable to withstand the power of the Taiyin Spirit Fire. Over the years, she had rarely engaged in combat with others, instead staying in the Sect to practice Alchemy. This was due to fear of an uncontrolled outburst of the Taiyin Spirit Fire within her body. There was a solution for the Taiyin Spirit Fire, but it was not simple. That was to look for a man with a Pure Yang Body to engage in dual cultivation, and the cultivation level of the man should not be too weak. However, men with Pure Yang Bodies and cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Root were equally rare. Even though she had searched for dozens of years, she had found not a single trace. But now, she finally found Zhou Sui. Indeed, Zhou Sui was not originally a Pure Yang Body, but because of the power of the Dragon Elephant Gu, he started to have the Dragon Elephant Bloodline within his body, a power that ordinary Pure Yang Bodies could not match. This also resulted in his body containing extremely rich Pure Yang Power, which was an extremely strong and vigorous energy. So when the two engaged in dual cultivation, yin and yang fused, and water and fire mingled. It was not only Zhou Sui who benefitted, advancing to the Middle Foundation Establishment stage. In fact, Shen Biqian benefitted the most, not only stabilizing the Taiyin Spirit Fire within her body but also breaking through to the Late Golden Core stage. Many Golden Core cultivators wanted to stage a breakthrough, but were simply incapable. But now, only after a single session of dual cultivation, such results appeared. Consequently, Shen Biqian was elated, and she entirely regarded Zhou Sui as her destined one. If not for this man, she would surely die. Not just through the explosion of the terrible poison within her body resulting in death, but also possibly from not being able to control the Taiyin Spirit Fire, leading to death from the spirit fire. It could be said that Zhou Sui had saved her life. "But I already have four Dao Companions." Zhou Sui blinked his eyes and looked at Shen Biqian. "What''s wrong with that? Isn''t it very normal for men to have three wives and four concubines?" "And you already have four Dao companions, having another concubine will not matter." "I am the Sect Leader of the Danding Faction." "If you marry me, you''ll get the entire Danding Faction as a dowry." Shen Biqian giggled, looking coquettishly at Zhou Sui as if she wished to completely merge into him. "The problem is, won''t there be some trouble after the Danding Faction finds out about this." Zhou Sui asked somewhat nervously. If the elders of the Danding Faction find out that he had married their Sect Master, they would probably go berserk. And there was also a supreme elder keeping his eyes on them. "There would have been some trouble before, but it won''t be now." "Because the supreme elder of the Danding Faction, Fang Fan, has died in this relic dungeon." "Now, only I remain in the Danding Faction as the sole Golden Core." Shen Biqian sighed. After all, Supreme Elder Fang Fan was her senior, and he had helped her a lot in the past. He even contributed greatly in her attainment of the golden core, but unexpectedly, he died in this calamity. "He died? Didn''t I warn you before? And he still died in there?" Zhou Sui was shocked. "The Divine Consciousness Transmission before was indeed from you, no wonder it felt so familiar." Shen Biqian''s eyes were full of allure. The doubts in her heart were finally resolved. No wonder she found the previous Divine Consciousness Transmission so familiar, as if she had encountered it before. It turned out to be her dear who did it. Thinking about this, her heart was filled with sweetness, and she was extremely delighted. "Well, although you mentioned it, and I did remind him." "But Supreme Elder Fang Fan didn''t believe, he thought it was nonsense." "Of course, the more crucial thing is, he was already 470 years old, and without a Nascent Soul Spirit item, his death was almost certain." "So for him, this was a significant opportunity for reaching Nascent Soul, and he would not give up just because of an abrupt warning." Chapter 175 - 175: Fortune Handing Boy, Thank You for the Gift from Ghost Demon Sect_1 "Damn it, I''m going all out!" Kang Yuan was both shocked and enraged. He hadn''t even discovered the location of the enemy that was using a soul attack on him yet, and now he had run into a swarm of terrifyingly ferocious bugs, putting him in a matter of life and death almost instantly. Surrounded by a terrifying intent to kill, it was as if he was in the midst of an ambush at all sides. No matter which direction he tried to break through, he would be attacked by the enemy. He was, indeed, in a desperate situation. Right now, he regretted so deeply that his intestines were turning green. If he had known that Zhou Sui was so well-hidden, he would rather die than accept this task. But it''s too late for anything now, there is no pill for regret in this world. Swish! The next second, he pulled out a middle-grade spiritual artifact, the Blood Demon Knife, from his body. A terrifying demonic qi erupted, directed towards the sky, enveloping an area of several miles around him. Kang Yuan''s face was fierce as he channeled the vast mana within him furiously which instantly evoked a terrifying blood-colored blade light, slashing towards the swarm of Gold Eating Bugs. The power of this strike was incredibly horrifying, enough to slice a small hill into two. Vaguely, cries and howls like ghosts and wolves rang out mid-air; countless wronged souls seemed to be screaming, which sent shivers down the spine. The terrifying power of the blood-colored blade light was infinite; it could penetrate through anything. An ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, if hit by this knife, would be slashed into two instantly and perished. At this moment, hundreds of Gold Eating Bugs lunged towards him, emitting golden lights from their bodies, forming a golden barrier that appeared like a turtle shell, with mysterious golden runes surfacing on it, amalgamating as a whole. Thud! In what seemed like slow-motion but happened quickly, Kang Yuan''s solid knife strike landed on this golden barrier, resulting in a clanging sound. Sparks flying around, it felt like he was slashing on steel. However, that was it; the middle-grade spiritual artifact, Blood Demon Knife, could not progress even an inch further. Clearly, the defense of the Gold Eating Bugs, which had advanced to the second stage, had also multiplied several times. Even when faced with a powerful attack from a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, they could easily resist it. "How is this possible?!" Seeing this scene, Kang Yuan couldn''t believe his eyes. His all-out attack, slashing on this swarm of strange bugs, did absolutely no damage. Instead, these insects effortlessly blocked his blade. Not only did these bugs not retreat, but they also charged towards him even more ferociously. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he hadn''t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn''t have believed it. You must know that if he were facing a same-level Foundation Establishment cultivator, his attack could make the opponent retreat in fear. Even a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator would dodge its edge and dare not face it directly. Boom~~~ Before he had time to figure out how to counterattack, the Gold Eating Bugs had become furious. His attack had utterly provoked them, stirring up their ferocity so much so that their fierce qi exploded, becoming incredibly rampant. Hum hum~~~ At this moment, these Gold Eating Bugs erupted with golden sword lights, charging towards him with lightning speed. Their incredible speed produced a succession of sonic booms. Such sword lights stirred an endless storm, slicing through the air and forming wind blades. Ability ¡ª Armor Break! Just like sword lights produced by sword cultivators, they encompassed a terrifying power that could break through anything. Thud! Just one strike, and his defensive spiritual artifact was shattered instantly, ruptured like tofu. His body was full of holes like a honeycomb. A large amount of blood flowed out, making a rumbling sound. The ground was completely stained red with his blood. "Thi-this!" Kang Yuan''s eyes widened, his heart filled with horror, as he could feel his life force swiftly ebbing away. He felt his demise came too quickly, he didn''t even see his enemy''s face. To think he would die so miserably in this place. Of course, it wasn''t just him that died. Even his three companions in the early Foundation Establishment stage were penetrated by the Gold Eating Bugs the moment they were drawn into the nightmare world. Their bodies exploded into pieces. When they died, they had no idea what had happened. Each of them fell to the ground, their eyes wide open even in death. A moment later. A figure appeared in the valley. This was one of Zhou Sui''s clones. He quietly observed the long-dead Kang Yuan and the others. Now, he no longer feared they were just playing dead. After all, he was just a clone. Even if he was ambushed, it wouldn''t harm the original body in the slightest. "As expected, the Dream Soul Gu and Gold Eating Bug become stronger after advancing to the second stage." "Even when encountering four Foundation Establishment cultivators, they can kill instantly." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. He had merely tested them out. Facing three Foundation Establishment early-stage cultivators and one middle-stage cultivator was as easy as slicing through a melon. Although he did have the advantage of a sneak attack, he had to admit that the power displayed by the Gu insects at the second stage was beyond imagination. It was not something ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators could compare to. Obviously, his current fighting power was definitely not weak among many Foundation Establishment cultivators. "Soul Search." At Zhou Sui''s thought, the Dream Soul Gu immediately devoured the souls of the four dead Foundation Establishment cultivators. The Dream Soul Gu was exhilarated, sensing the soul energy within it increasing, and the space in the dreamland expanding. It seemed to have created four more dream bubbles and massive amounts of memories surged in like a tidal wave. He now understood the whole story and knew exactly who was plotting against him. "Ghost Demon Sect? The Demonic Sect again." "This has been the third or fourth time, they''re still sending people after me." A cold glint appeared in Zhou Sui''s eyes. He had found out who was targeting him. Clearly, Luo Hua, the Sect Master of the Ghost Demon Sect, could not accept his defeat and wanted revenge all the time. As he could not kill Leng Yuexi, he wanted to destroy him instead. The proverb goes that you should pick on the weak, and he was the chosen soft target. Fortunately, he was always cautious and never risked his life. Otherwise, he could have really fallen into the Ghost Demon Sect''s trap. And now, times have changed. Unless Luo Hua, the Sect Master of the Ghost Demon Sect, takes action himself, it''s a fool''s dream for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators to take him down. "It''s not really a bad thing." "To lure me out of the sect, they actually took out the Airless Grass from the treasure trove of the Ghost Demon Sect." "They really splurged." "If it weren''t for the Ghost Demon Sect, I wouldn''t know when I could get the Airless Grass." "From this perspective, I should be grateful for the Ghost Demon Sect''s generosity." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He sensed that there was indeed an Airless Grass in the storage bags of the four Foundation Establishment cultivators. It was exactly the material he needed. With this Airless Grass, he could refine the Teleportation Insect. That would greatly ensure his safety in the future. So, he should be grateful for the Ghost Demon Sect''s actions, as they saved him a lot of time looking for the Airless Grass. Finding such a special spiritual medicine isn''t simple after all. Chapter 176 - 176: Who Dares to Retaliate When I Have the Immortal Mist Sect on My Side!?_1 "Elder Zhou, my dear friend is just ahead in the valley." At this point, Yu Renyi''s voice came over, leading another clone of Zhou Sui into the valley. Soon, he saw another Zhou Sui standing not far away, immediately dumbstruck. "What''s going on? How can there be a second Elder Zhou here?" He was completely baffled, hardly daring to trust his own eyes. That two Zhou Suis should exist in this world was really too strange to believe; he had no idea what was happening. "Dear friend? Are you referring to these Ghost Demon Sect''s Foundation Establishment Elders?" Both clones looked at Yu Renyi with a smile yet not a smile. What?! Upon hearing this, Yu Renyi''s face drastically changed, turned ashen. He too saw the four bodies lying on the ground. They were indeed the four Foundation Establishment elders of the Ghost Demon Sect. He never imagined that something like this would happen. After all, his original mission was to bring Zhou Sui here to be ambushed. Of course, after this matter is exposed, he can no longer remain in the Immortal Mist Sect. So he made preparations in advance to escape, leaving the domain of the Immortal Mist Sect once and for all. But now, these four elders of the Ghost Demon Sect died tragically here, even their bodies were not left intact. Obviously, the Ghost Demon Sect''s plan was a complete failure. His motives had been perceived by Zhou Sui. From the very beginning, this naive man had been playing with him. "Elder Zhou, it was a misunderstanding... a misunderstanding..." Yu Renyi shouted, wanting to say something else. Thump! The next second, an invisible wave of mana crushed down, and his whole body instantly shattered into pieces. It was as if he had been killed instantly by an invisible force. He did not even have the ability to struggle and tragically died on the spot. Compared to a Foundation Establishment cultivator, his cultivator of Qi cultivation stage was just worthless. He was absolutely incapable of resisting. With just one move, he was killed instantly. Zhou Sui despised wasting words with Yu Renyi. He had betrayed himself and was a spy of the Ghost Demon Sect, and yet he still wanted to beg for leniency. Was he trying to make Zhou Sui a fool?! Therefore, he directly killed this kid with a single palm strike without uttering a word. When you''re out and about, you always have to pay your debts. "Take the heads of these five men back." Zhou Sui waved his hand and immediately took away the heads of these five men. This time he didn''t intend to eradicate their remains. Previously, he had done so because he was weak and feared revenge from his enemies, thus he felt the need to destroy all traces. But now, he has the backing of the Golden Core Sect, the Immortal Mist Sect. Moreover, his Dao companion Leng Yuexi is a Golden Core Master. How could he possibly fear revenge from his enemies?! On the contrary, the Ghost Demon Sect should fear his revenge. It could be said that the roles have reversed. He casually took away their storage bags without worry about any trace left for tracking. After all, he stayed in the headquarters of the Immortal Mist Sect. Even if the enemy knew where he was, would they dare to attack the Immortal Mist Sect? S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That''s the benefit of having a big influence in support. It''s not necessary to be as cautious as a loose cultivator, but the enemy needs to tread carefully. They have to worry about being retaliated against. Whoosh! Before long, Zhou Sui returned to the Immortal Mist Sect''s Pill Medicine Peak once again. Of course, the other clone left with the Gu insect and hid in the nearby mountains. "Friend Zhou, you''re back so soon. Was the transaction successful?" "Strange, where is my disciple Yu Renyi? Why didn''t he come back with you?" Peak Master Ma Qianjun of Pill Medicine Peak asked curiously. "He''s already dead." Zhou Sui waved his hand, immediately placing the five heads on the ground. They rolled around, covered in blood. What?! Upon hearing this, the elders of the Pill Medicine Peak turned pale, their eyes fixated on the five heads scattered on the ground. "Damn it, isn''t that Kang Yuan, the Foundation Establishment Elder from the Ghost Demon Sect?" "It''s not just Kang Yuan, this is Zeng He, Liu Zhao, Zhao Ze... all Foundation Establishment Elders from the Ghost Demon Sect." "They were the ones who killed many of our Immortal Mist Sect disciples in the previous battle, forming a deep blood feud." "But now they are dead, with only their heads remaining." The elders of Pill Medicine Peak looked at Zhou Sui incredulously. Aside from Qi Cultivation Stage disciple Yu Renyi, they instantly recognized the identities and backgrounds of the other four. After all, the Immortal Mist Sect and the Ghost Demon Sect had been at war for many years, deploying their elites on both sides. Almost every Foundation Establishment Elder was well-known to both parties. They could recognize them even if they turned to ashes. "Friend Zhou, was this exchange a trap?" Peak Master Ma Qianjun of Pill Medicine Peak turned pale, he was not a fool and quickly grasped the situation. His disciple''s death, the death of the Foundation Establishment elders of the Ghost Demon Sect, Zhou Sui who is the Sect Master''s spouse. The combination of these characters only spells grave troubles. Which also indicated a massive conspiracy." "Yes." Zhou Sui nodded, "That disciple of yours, Yu Renyi, is a traitor of the Ghost Demon Sect, using the Airless Grass as bait to lure me out of the sect, and also sent four Foundation Establishment Elders to ambush me. Lucky for me I had a Third-stage Talisman gifted by Yuexi, along with dozens of Second-stage Top-grade Talismans. I struck in their moment of unpreparedness, thus successfully counterattacking, otherwise I would have fallen into their trap." He briefly explained the process of his counter-attack. Attributing his ability to counter-kill these Foundation Establishment Elders to the Third-stage Talisman. After all, a talisman is one of the treasures capable of overcoming overwhelming odds. Especially a Third-stage Talisman, its power is comparable to that of a Golden Core Master''s strike, it is extremely precious. Such a treasured weapon cannot be purchased no matter how much money one has. There were only a handful of Third-stage Talisman Masters on the entire Immortal Mist Island. Anyway, he was not afraid of them interrogating him, after all, who would dare to question the Sect Master''s spouse? Isn''t that asking for death?! "This!" Many Pill Medicine Peak Elders looked at Kang Yuan and other Foundation Establishment Elders of the Ghost Demon Sect with sympathy. These poor guys have unjustly lost their lives by provoking the Sect Master''s spouse. Isn''t that asking for death? Even possessing a Third-stage Talisman. It could be imagined just how much favor this pretty boy has received from the Sect Master. The talismans were doled out like they were free of cost. If ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators dared to fight with Zhou Sui, it would be pure suicide." "Friend Zhou, I''m really sorry." "This time it''s our Pill Medicine Peak''s fault for not handling matters properly, resulting in the emergence of a Ghost Demon Sect traitor." "If not for friend Zhou''s great luck, he would probably have not been able to evade this calamity." "I will give friend Zhou an explanation." "Here are ten bottles of Water Source Pills, as a gift from our Pill Medicine Peak, I hope you won''t hold a grudge." Peak Master Ma Qianjun of Pill Medicine Peak feel painfully squeezing out ten bottles of Water Source Pills from himself. He had no other choice. After all, Pill Medicine Peak has produced a Ghost Demon Sect traitor. This is a serious matter. If Zhou Sui had died this time, he would certainly face severe punishment. He may even face the rage of Leng Yuexi, thus ending his chances of ever raising his head again. Even now, with Zhou Sui unharmed, he needed to pacify Zhou Sui''s anger. Otherwise, he would be in deep trouble. So he had to take out ten bottles of Water Source Pills to silence Zhou Sui. "Well, in that case, I''ll leave this matter to you." "Hopefully, no traitors will emerge from your Pill Medicine Peak in the future." Zhou Sui was very satisfied because these Water Source Pills were very valuable, they are Second-stage Pills. The value of which was not inferior to the Red Fire Pill and Ether Wood Pill he had obtained before. Now the other party had given out ten bottles, which was indeed a significant loss for them. So naturally, he could not continue to haggle over it. Having said these words, he turned and left, and returned to the Immortal Mist Peak. Chapter 177 - 177: Refining the Teleportation Insect, Teleporting Thousands of Miles_1 At this moment, Immortal Mist Peak. "What?!" "Master, you were just attacked by the Foundation-building elder of the Ghost Demon Sect?" Leng Yuexi, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were all taken aback. They had just heard Zhou Sui tell them what had happened, and they were deeply shocked, their faces showing a worried expression. "Don''t worry, it was just my clone that went out." "My actual body is still here on Immortal Mist Peak." "Even if something unexpected did happen, it would have meant nothing more than losing a clone." Zhou Sui waved his hand dismissively. "Just a clone? Well, that''s a relief." Upon hearing this, Ji Bingyu and the others breathed a sigh of relief. They, of course, knew that their master, Zhou Sui, was proficient in the art of the Avatar skill, and his clones could be almost indistinguishable from his real body. Previously, he had often used his clones to move about Misty Cloud City, selling Spiritual Wine, gathering information, and so on. "But the Ghost Demon Sect is really too despicable. Didn''t they agree to a truce with the Immortal Mist Sect?" "Now, they''ve actually sent a Foundation-building elder to ambush Master. What on earth are they up to?" Mu Ziyi was very angry. "I''m afraid this has something to do with me." "Because I intervened, the Ghost Demon Sect''s many-year plan was ruined." "This caused the Ghost Demon Sect''s plan to fall apart." "Unable to deal with me, they turned to trouble Master." Leng Yuexi looked at Zhou Sui with deep regret. If it wasn''t for her, the Ghost Demon Sect wouldn''t have gone to such great lengths to target her Master, Zhou Sui. Luckily, Master Zhou Sui was capable, otherwise, he could have been severely injured. "Yuexi, you don''t need to apologize." "This is not your fault. It is the fault of the Ghost Demon Sect." "It''s unreasonable to blame you instead of holding the Ghost Demon Sect, the real instigator, responsible." Zhou Sui said solemnly. "Thank you, Master." After hearing this, Leng Yuexi felt deeply grateful. Her Master was truly a sensible and reasonable person. However, her beautiful eyes soon revealed a cold gleam:" The Ghost Demon Sect does need to be taught a lesson. They dare to lay hands on the people around me, they''re practically asking for death." "Are you planning to strike against the Ghost Demon Sect?" Zhou Sui asked. "Yes." "But I''m not attacking the Ghost Demon Sect headquarters." "After all, their headquarters are protected by a third-stage array, and with the strength we possess now, it''s hard to break in." "However, they still hold many markets, cities, mines, etc. We can try to seize those." "After all, if they''re holed up in their headquarters, these things won''t have any protection." "What''s more, the Ghost Demon Sect has lost four of their Foundation-building elders. Their strength is greatly diminished." "If we don''t strike while the Ghost Demon Sect is weak, when will we?" Leng Yuexi clenched her fists, a deadly aura enveloping her. If her master was attacked and she did nothing, then she wouldn''t be Leng Yuexi. Even if she couldn''t wipe out the Ghost Demon Sect, she would make sure they paid a heavy price. "Alright, then I''ll leave this matter to you. But remember to be careful and not to fall into the Ghost Demon Sect''s trap." Zhou Sui reminded. Revenge was indeed necessary, but if Leng Yuexi were to be harmed in the process, then it would not be worth it at all. Revenge is a dish best served cold, they say. As long as he became a Golden Core Master, the Ghost Demon Sect would eventually meet their end. There was no need to rush. "Don''t worry, Master." Leng Yuexi bobbed her head slightly. ........ Of course, the news of Zhou Sui being assassinated by a foundation-building Cultivator from the Ghost Demon Sect spread rapidly within the Immortal Mist Sect. After all, having the Sect Master''s daoist partner attacked was unprecedented, and not a matter to be taken lightly. If mishandled, it could spark a war between the two major Sects. However, Zhou Sui didn''t bother himself with the matter, knowing it was more than enough to leave it to his daoist partner, Leng Yuexi. For him, the most important thing was to continue his Cultivation, to improve his own power. That night, in a quiet chamber. "Let''s begin." Zhou Sui was sitting cross-legged on the mat, throwing the Airless Grass and many other supplementary ingredients into the Gu Divine Bowl. Swoosh... Immediately, a stream of gray energy appeared and swiftly refined these ingredients. In just an instant, the Airless Grass and other ingredients were melted down, transforming into strands of pure energy. Who knows how much time had passed. An ethereal Gu insect was born, its body radiating a mysterious aura as if blended into the void. A multitude of dense, transparent Runes appeared on its body. "Teleportation Insect, it''s finally done." Witnessing the birth of this Gu insect, Zhou Sui''s eyes sparkled with intense light, brimming with excitement. He could sense a huge wave of information sinking deep into his Sea of Consciousness. "Teleportation Insect, a Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insect born from the void, contains unique spatial energy that can teleport the host and numerous living beings instantly without considering any terrain." S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In a flash, Zhou Sui understood all kinds of information and capabilities related to the Teleportation Insect. It had two kinds of teleportation abilities. One was short-distance teleportation, where it could teleport within a hundred meters and could do this many times, up to a hundred. The other was long-distance teleportation, which was limited to one or two times. However, each teleport could cover thousands, even tens of thousands, of miles. Without a doubt, such power was overpowering. At a critical moment, it could save a life. After all, even a Golden Core Master wouldn''t have this kind of teleportation ability. "A first-stage Teleportation Insect can accumulate one mile of spatial energy per day, with a thousand miles being the limit, and it can only be used for a single teleportation. After using it once, it needs to accumulate again." "A second-stage Teleportation Insect can accumulate ten miles of spatial energy per day, with ten thousand miles being the limit. It can accumulate ten rounds of teleportation, but after that, it cannot accumulate anymore unless it uses those rounds, then it can accumulate again." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. Clearly, if the Teleportation Insect reached the second stage, it could accumulate three thousand six hundred and fifty miles of spatial energy in a year. In three years, it could accumulate ten thousand miles. In thirty years, it could accumulate three hundred thousand miles. Ten teleportations in total. "Excellent." Zhou Sui was delighted beyond measure. Without a doubt, the appearance of the Teleportation Insect provided him with an extremely powerful safeguard for his life. If the Immortal Mist Sect were to face any problems or even risk being annihilated, he could use the power of the Teleportation Insect to bring his wives and concubines to safety, teleporting tens of thousands of miles away. And if he could teleport ten times, they could cover a hundred thousand miles. With such an astonishing distance, even if pursued by a Nascent Soul Ancestor, he could escape easily. Of course, not that the Immortal Mist Sect would necessarily face any problems. This was just Zhou Sui being prepared for a rainy day. If there were no crisis, then all the better. If a crisis did arise, he could always run away and wouldn''t be cornered without a backup plan. Just as he did before in Misty Cloud City, where he had prepared a bunker ahead of time. If he didn''t have such precautions, he would have died at the hands of the Ghost Demon Sect long ago. Chapter 178 - 178: Harvesting 50,000 Middle Grade Spirit Stones, Refining Ether Wood Pill_1 "Oh yes, there are also the storage bags of those four Foundation Establishment cultivators." At this moment, Zhou Sui also took out four or five storage bags from his possession, one of which belonged to a cultivator in the Qi Cultivation Stage, but it was essentially insignificant. He swept his divine sense lightly across them, simultaneously using the Heart-eye Recognition. Instantly, a massive amount of information flowed into the depths of his sea of consciousness. Information on spiritual stones, spiritual medicines, magic artifacts, spiritual energy, pills, and many other treasures were all presented before his eyes. "They really are a group of poor devils." Zhou Sui blinked his eyes, quite speechless. He had initially thought that he could find some unique treasures, but it turned out to be nothing more than common resources. Nothing really caught his Dharma Eye. However, even so, the treasures in these five storage bags combined were worth forty thousand middle-grade spiritual stones. This was actually quite a considerable fortune for a Foundation Establishment Cultinator. Forty thousand middle-grade spiritual stones could be used to buy a mass of second-stage pills, which could quickly enhance the cultivation of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Moreover, there was also the addition of the Airless Grass, which was worth ten thousand middle-grade spiritual stones. In total, he had earned fifty thousand middle-grade spiritual stones, which could be considered a windfall. "Never mind, I should continue cultivating and enhance my mana." Zhou Sui put these storage bags aside and sat cross-legged on the ground. He took out a bottle of Ether Wood Pill and immediately swallowed one. Rushing sound~ He operated the Insect God Sutra to quickly refine this Ether Wood Pill, which then transformed into a massive amount of energy. The energy of the Ether Wood Pill was incredibly gentle, flowing through each of his meridians, continuously strengthening his body. At this moment, the mana in his body was increasing bit by bit. "It''s too slow." Zhou Sui sighed inwardly. Even with the aid of the second-stage Ether Wood Pill, he still needed at least a month to condense one drop of mana liquid. Thus, one can imagine how slow the process of condensing mana was. If there were no second-stage pills to assist him, he would probably need half a year to condense a drop of mana liquid. According to his current cultivation speed, he would likely need hundreds of years, dedicated to bitter cultivation, to make the progress necessary to reach the complete Foundation Establishment stage. It should be noted that his spiritual root had reached the sixth-stage level, equivalent to a mid-grade spiritual root. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Yet, it was still slow, like a snail. If a regular sixth-stage spiritual root Foundation Establishment cultivator, he would probably never advance to the complete Foundation Establishment stage or form a core, even if he exhausted his lifespan. Most likely, he would remain in the early stage of Foundation Establishment for the rest of his life. "The higher the realm, the more important the cultivation aptitude becomes." "A lower-grade spiritual root, with some stroke of luck, can also become a Foundation Establishment cultivator." "But, dreaming of becoming a Golden Core Master is just wishful thinking." "The mere speed of condensing mana liquid is enough to cause despair in cultivators with lower and mid-grade spiritual roots." "Only cultivators with an upper-grade spiritual root can hope to reach the complete Foundation Establishment stage before their 200th birthday." "This way, they have a chance to advance to the Golden Core." Zhou Sui''s eyes flickered. He recognized the importance of one''s spiritual root aptitude. Especially when cultivating the Foundation Establishment, let alone the Golden Core, a year''s worth of cultivation for mid-grade spiritual root cultivators is equivalent to just a month for those with an upper-grade spiritual root. The difference in efficiency is staggering. Over time, the gap becomes even larger. Fortunately, he had the help of the Obsession Gu and the assistance of his Dao companions. It won''t be long before his Spiritual Root Aptitude improves further. Once his Spiritual Root is promoted to the fifth-grade, his cultivation efficiency will certainly see a huge increase. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui disregarded such matters and continued to cultivate assiduously, digesting the medicinal power of the Ether Wood Pill. ... Meanwhile, numerous Foundation Establishment elders of the Immortal Mist Sect had gathered together. They too had heard the shocking news of Zhou Sui being ambushed by a Foundation Establishment elder of the Ghost Demon Sect. "Who would have thought that Sect Master Luo Hua of the Ghost Demon Sect would have such a strong desire for revenge, he even sent four of his own Foundation Establishment elders to personally deal with our Sect Master''s companion. What a grand move." "Unfortunately, the Sect Master of the Ghost Demon Sect underestimated the affection our Sect Master has for that pretty boy. He even gave him a third-stage talisman. He truly couldn''t bear to see that pretty boy die." "All we can say is, that kid has indeed earned the favor of our Sect Master. He''s really a lucky guy. If it weren''t for the Sect Master''s help, this kid would probably never be able to establish a foundation in this lifetime." "However, now that the Ghost Demon Sect has lost four Foundation Establishment elders, their strength has significantly reduced, this indeed is a great opportunity for us. One we can seize to take over a lot of their markets and mines and make a huge profit." "Honestly though, this really is a trivial matter. The more pressing issue is the sudden appearance of that Nascent Soul Cave Mansion. That''s what truly matters for our Dao journey." Several Immortal Mist Sect Foundation Establishment elders were abuzz with discussions. The main reason for their gathering this time was not Zhou Sui, but the Nascent Soul Cave Mansion that had suddenly appeared within Immortal Mist Sect territory. The appearance of this Nascent Soul Cave Mansion has attracted the attention of many Golden Core powers immediately. "Tsk tsk, this Nascent Soul Cave Mansion once belonged to the renowned Blood Shadow Ancestor from three thousand years ago. It''s said he slaughtered many powers of that era and plundered a great number of treasures." "No one knows how many secrets lie within." "There might even be some Core Formation and possibly Nascent Soul artifacts." Master Xue Qiyang of the Reward and Punishment Hall murmured. "Impossible right? Isn''t that a bit too exaggerated? If there really are Nascent Soul Artifacts, even Nascent Soul powers will likely be attracted. Can we, the Immortal Mist Sect, even withstand that?" Peak Master Ma Qianjun of Pill Medicine Peak voiced his worries. He felt that this sudden appearance of the Nascent Soul Cave Mansion might not necessarily be a good thing, but rather, could bring about a massive calamity for the Immortal Mist Sect. After all, this kind of chance is really too hot to handle. It''s not something the current Immortal Mist Sect can grasp. If there are indeed Nascent Soul artifacts in that cave mansion, the Nascent Soul powers from outside the island will surely swarm in. With the strength of the Immortal Mist Sect, we could never resist that. One careless move could result in the annihilation of the sect. "It''s just a suspicion, it might not be accurate." "Moreover, it''s been three thousand years since then, if there aren''t any proper preservation methods, even Nascent Soul artifacts would have been eroded by the wind by now. They wouldn''t still be around, you don''t need to be so overly worried." Master Chang Lei of Golden Talisman Peak said somberly. He didn''t think there could be any Nascent Soul artifacts in that cave mansion. Because even for a Nascent Soul Ancestor, finding a Nascent Soul artifact is not that simple, they can be considered artifacts of immense value. Not even the Blood Shadow Ancestor of the past could necessarily get one." "Even if there are no Nascent Soul artifacts, there could still be Core Formation artifacts." "After all, this is the cave mansion of a Nascent Soul Ancestor, who knows what kind of treasures are inside." "Regardless, we absolutely can''t miss this Nascent Soul Cave Mansion, this could be the chance of a lifetime." "A hundred years is too long, seize every minute." Master Xue Qiyang of the Reward and Punishment Hall clenched his fists, he wouldn''t miss this chance no matter what. Chapter 179 - 179: Five Years of Hard Cultivation, Condensing the Second Heart Eye Insight_1 In fact, not only the Master of the Reward and Punishment Hall, Xue Qiyang, thought this way, but many late-stage Foundation Establishment elders of the Immortal Mist Sect did, too. Under normal circumstances, they would have no hope of reaching Core Formation in their lifetimes. As they grow old and their bodies weaken, the success rate of Core Formation without assistance wouldn''t exceed 10%. But how could they give up after enjoying over two hundred years of life, along with all the glory, wealth, and luxury that came with it?! If they could truly find some materials for Core Formation, their chances of success could increase by 20 to 30 percent. This kind of success rate was astonishing enough for them to take the risk. So no matter how dangerous this Nascent Soul cave dwelling was, they wouldn''t give up. "The Sect Master has already stated that the emergence of this Nascent Soul cave dwelling has attracted a multitude of Golden Core powers." "At least twenty or thirty Golden Core Masters are eyeing this Nascent Soul cave dwelling." "With the strength of the Immortal Mist Sect alone, we can''t possibly protect this Nascent Soul dwelling." "So she plans to open up this dwelling and invite other Golden Core Masters to explore it together." Array Peak''s Master, Yao Wen, said in a deep voice, stating Leng Yuexi''s decision. "What? Twenty or thirty Golden Core Masters? Have all the Golden Core Masters of the entire Immortal Mist Island come here? That''s a bit exaggerated," said one of the late-stage Foundation Establishment elders, surprised. He knew that the emergence of Blood Shadow''s cave dwelling would attract many Golden Core powers, but he hadn''t expected this many Golden Core Masters to show up all at once. "That is indeed a bit strange. Normally, news wouldn''t spread this quickly. However, the news spread across the Immortal Mist Island in such a short time, it''s hard not to suspect someone intentionally disseminated it." "But what benefit is there to spreading this news? Why not just hog the Nascent Soul cave dwelling?" "Perhaps the sect formation restrictions of the Nascent Soul dwelling are too hard to crack, so they need the help of many Golden Core Masters." "Now that so many Golden Core Masters have taken action, do we, as Foundation Establishment cultivators, still have a chance?" "It''s not necessarily hopeless. Though Golden Core Masters are powerful, they also keep each other in check and dare not act rashly. When the time comes, we may have the chance to profit from their fight." "Profit from their fight in front of the Golden Core Masters? That''s a bit exaggerated." "One does not simply walk into wealth, right? The opportunity for Core Formation is right in front of us. How could we not fight for it? Should we give this opportunity to others? I certainly don''t want to give up." "Everyone, don''t worry. We still have time to prepare. To break this fourth stage formation, it will take years. A large-scale battle won''t break out in a short period." The numerous Foundation Establishment elders of the Immortal Mist Sect were discussing fervently. Obviously, they knew there seemed to be something fishy about the emergence of the Blood Shadow''s cave dwelling. But faced with the opportunity for Core Formation, even if they knew something was off, they were unwilling to give up. If they missed this chance, who knew when the next opportunity would come. Of course, this held no attraction for Zhou Sui. He just wanted to cultivate quietly and improve his cultivation level. As for Blood Shadow''s cave dwelling, he had no interest at all. Regardless, within the territory of the Immortal Mist Sect, a large number of cultivators from all over Immortal Mist Island began to gather. These included Foundation Establishment cultivators and even Golden Core cultivators who came from various parts of the island. This made the territory of the Immortal Mist Sect more chaotic than ever, with cultivator battles breaking out incessantly. ... Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, five years had passed. At the Immortal Mist Sect, on the Immortal Mist Peak, inside a quiet room. At this moment, Zhou Sui was seated cross-legged on the ground, practicing the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret. Although his first Heart Eye for object recognition had already formed, he did not stop. This secret technique was meant to significantly enhance his Soul Power. After five years of cultivation, he was finally about to successfully cultivate his second Heart Eye, the eye of perception. This was the Heart Eye he desired most. Because it could significantly enhance his perceptive abilities, enabling him to easily observe his surroundings. The benefits of this were immeasurable. At this moment, Zhou Sui''s soul was immersed in the depths of the Sea of Consciousness, painstakingly etching the details of the second Heart Eye. Aided by the power of the Book Worm, he was in a state of absolute rationality at this moment, abandoning all distractions. After all, even the slightest negligence would lead to the failure of the formation of the Heart Eye. At that time, all previous efforts would be wasted, forcing him to start anew. This is why Seven Apertures Spirit Secret is so difficult to cultivate successfully. Either you succeed at once, or you fail, suffering severe damage to your soul. It could be said that one must succeed or perish. Boom boom boom~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui perceived that the last stroke of the soul pattern had been drawn, as if the last piece of a puzzle, the last part had been found. With a snap, the Eye of the Heart instantly solidified, forming into a perfect eye. In the depths of his heart, another illusory eye appeared. "I succeeded." A joyous smile crept onto Zhou Sui''s face. He felt incredibly excited and began manipulating the power of this Heart Eye. Suddenly, an invisible surge of the Strength of Heart emanated. Two hundred and fifty zhang, five hundred zhang, seven hundred zhang, one thousand zhang... In the end, the range of the Strength of Heart expanded to two thousand five hundred zhang. This was a terrifying distance. Because even cultivators who had advanced to the early stage of the Golden Core, did not have such a huge range of Divine Sense exploration. But with the aid of the power of the Heart Eye, this was achieved effortlessly. Not only that, it wasn''t just an extension of the scanning range. More importantly, its power was extremely covert, merged into the void, and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators, even the Golden Core Masters, were unable to perceive the inspection of the Strength of Heart. Honestly, this was the formidable part of the Heart Eye inspection. If it were Divine Sense exploration, it would have been noticed by other Foundation Establishment cultivators. It could even be perceived as offensive, and might lead to conflict with other Foundation Establishment cultivators. "Interesting." Zhou Sui sat quietly in the chamber, his power of Heart Eye continuously radiating in all directions. Firstly, it perceived the four concubines of Immortal Mist Peak, each immersed in their vigorous cultivation in their respective rooms. Ji Bingyu was practicing Swordsmanship, Mu Ziyi was drawing symbols, Xia Jingyan was setting up a formation, and Leng Yuexi was diligently cultivating. All four concubines were focused and oblivious to the power of the Heart Eye observing them. As the strength of the Heart Eye expanded, it covered surrounding mountain peaks. He perceived numerous Immortal Mist Sect cultivators practicing on their respective peaks. The cultivators of Reward and Punishment Peak, Pill Medicine Peak, Artifact Refining Peak, Array Peak and so forth, all appeared within his Heart Eye. Some were planting Spiritual Medicines, some were doing Alchemy, some were practicing skills, some were absorbing Spiritual Energy, etc. No matter what they were doing, they could not detect it in the slightest. It felt as if he was overseeing from a higher dimension, embodying an incredibly miraculous power. "Incredible." "Is this the ability of Heart Eye inspection?" Zhou Sui was also amazed. Although he knew that each Heart Eye has its own mysterious aspects, the capability of Heart Eye inspection had exceeded his imagination. It was like having a God''s-eye view, or a higher-dimensional perspective. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was not something an ordinary cultivator could perceive. Chapter 180 - 180: Eight Hundred Years of Life, Two Hundred Thousand Pounds of Strength_1 Without a doubt, after cultivating his second Heart Eye of Insight, his ability to handle danger significantly improved. It was nearly impossible for his enemies to assassinate him. Moreover, using the power of his Heart Eye of Insight, he could even clandestinely observe countless cultivators'' divine sense conversations. All the secrets of these cultivators were exposed under his Heart Eye. "All the years of hard work, cultivating for five years to form the second Heart Eye, were not in vain." Zhou Sui laughed heartily, feeling very satisfied. He felt that all of this was worth it. One must know, the late Lu family''s ancestor tried all possible methods and also failed to condense the second Heart eye. He even dared not cultivate it anymore. The consultation of the first Heart Eye had nearly exhausted all his good luck and opportunity. If he did not have the help of the Book Worm, it was quite certain that he would not have been successful in his cultivation. This is simply not a cultivation technique meant for ordinary people. On the other hand, once it is successful, the advantages gained are beyond imagination. "Right, let''s check the virtual panel first." Thinking of this, Zhou Sui moved his heart and looked at his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Early Foundation Establishment (Progress 70%), Age: 29 (800)] [Aptitude: Sixth-Grade Spiritual Root (71%)] [Swordsmanship: Lower-Class of Second Stage (40%)] [Rune: Lower-Class of Second Stage (40%)] [Seventh-Order Formation: Lower-Class of Second Stage (40%)] [Pill Master: Mid-Class of Second Stage (75%)] [Phantasma Transformation Skill: Minor Accomplishment (85%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Great Accomplishment (75%)] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart-Eye Insight] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster (70%), Wind Blade Art: Proficient, Golden Light: Proficient, Ice Frost Skill: Proficient, Spring Wind Rain Skill: Proficient, Lightning Summoning Skill: Proficient...] [Obsession Gu: Lower-Class of Third-Stage, Clone Gu: Lower-Class of Second Stage, Wine Bug: Lower-Class of Second Stage, Gold Eating Bug: Lower-Class of Second Stage, Book Worm: Lower-Class of Second Stage, Dream Soul Gu: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Dragon Elephant Gu: Lower-Class of Second Stage, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Lower-Class of Second Stage, Teleportation Insect: Lower-Class of Second Stage.] "Eight hundred years of life, not bad, not bad." Zhou Sui felt very content. For these five years, he had been refined and baptized by the mysterious blood power of Dragon Elephant Gu every month. One could say that his physical fitness improved unabatedly. Now, he had a strength of more than 200,000 catties. Along with an immense rise in his defensive power. It equated to a lower-class defensive spiritual artifact. Ordinary spiritual artifacts launched at him could reduce half of their attack power. If it was a magic artifact attack, his divine skin could easily resist it. It''s like being resistant to spears and swords. The most important thing is the increase in his lifespan. It has been raised from six hundred to eight hundred years, an increase of two hundred years. If other cultivators knew about this, they might turn green with envy. For other cultivators to increase their lifespan, they basically need to make a major breakthrough. Or they could take longevity spiritual medicine. Yet with the power of the Dragon Elephant Gu, he could extend his life span almost every month. From this situation, his lifespan seemed to have not yet met a bottleneck. This suggested that he was evolving towards a non-human direction and gradually breaking away from ordinary beings. However, the process of cultivation was more or less the same, evolving from humans to immortals. In essence, both had congruent differences. "However, a cultivator at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment only reached 70% of the stage. Cultivation is really hard." Zhou Sui glanced at his own cultivation progress. He was still 30% away from the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. Despite the fact that he had been taking pills continuously for five years and dual cultivating with a Taoist couple, his progress was only this much. If he was under normal cultivation, it would usually take two or three decades to break through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. Some cultivators are stuck at his realm for hundreds of years. This is also quite common. After reaching this realm, a bit of increase in mana cultivation required a lot of time and resources. If he continued to cultivate like this, it would probably take two to three more years to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Of course, his cultivation speed is already astonishingly fast. Even geniuses like Leng Yuexi with First-Grade Spiritual Root took ten years to break through from the initial stage to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. However, the main reason for Zhou Sui''s slow cultivation is due to the drag of Gu insects. Despite the great power and assistance the Gu insects bring to him, they are not without drawbacks. He also needs to help the Gu insects evolve. If the Gu didn''t evolve, he would not breakthrough easily. It''s as if Zhou Sui needed to enhance the mana inside him, those Gu insects who advanced to the second stage also needed to enhance their mana to facilitate the evolution. Because of this, Zhou Sui realized this fact and he wouldn''t easily refine Gu insects currently. Unless the Gu insect brought great help to his cultivation, he would refine it. Otherwise, refining a bunch of Gu insects not only won''t help him but will also drag his cultivation speed down. He did not know when he would be able to make a real breakthrough. It wasn''t worth it. "The speed of Spiritual Root evolution has also slowed down." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He looked at the evolution speed of his Spiritual Root. After five years, it only reached 71%. He still needed 30% progress to genuinely transform to a Fifth-Grade Spiritual Root. Of course, he expected this. After all, the higher the Spiritual Root level, the harder it is to evolve. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s a dream to improve the Spiritual Root Aptitude in a short period. However, he is not in a hurry to enhance his spiritual root aptitude. His Sixth-Grade spiritual root was already sufficient. Together with the assistance of pill consumption and dual cultivation with a Taoist couple, his cultivation speed was not inferior to a Third-grade spiritual root. He believed that after some time, it wouldn''t be a big problem to advance to a fifth-grade spiritual root. "However, the boundary of formations, runes, swordsmanship, and alchemy has seen astounding enhancement." "Over these five years, I spent most of my time on cultivation of my Hundred Arts of Cultivation besides the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret." "It seems that hard work pays, there has been remarkable progress." Zhou Sui was quite satisfied with his improvement in Hundred Arts of Cultivation. Because he knew his cultivation speed had slowed, he spent some time learning Hundred Arts of Cultivation. This had benefited him greatly. The arts of formation, runes, swordsmanship, etc. all progressed to the low-class of the second stage. The realm of alchemy had advanced to the mid-class of the second stage. Such a competent level of alchemy mastery was counted as an alchemy master even in the Immortal Mist Sect. Chapter 181 - 181: Progress of the Teleportation Insect, Leng Yuexi is Also Hanging on_1 Of course, some of Zhou Sui''s skills had not progressed as well. For instance, the Phantasma Transformation skill, which had barely advanced since reaching the minor accomplishment stage. But this was quite understandable. Zhou Sui hadn''t put much emphasis on this cultivation technique, reaching minor accomplishment stage was enough to fool a Golden Core Master. Continuing its cultivation would really just result in a better control of his aura. For his current situation, this isn''t really that helpful. Thus, he didn''t put much effort into cultivating this technique. The same applied to various other skills. Compared to before, the progress hasn''t been too significant. After all, time is limited and cultivation requires prioritization. At present, his focus is to improve his cultivation levels, as one''s cultivation is the real foundation. "The most important thing is the Teleportation Insect has finally reached the second stage," Zhou Sui said with a slight smile, the gu insect he valued most was naturally the Teleportation Insect. When he first cultivated it, it was only at the first stage. But under his careful cultivation, it stepped into the second stage within a year, reaching the lower grade of the second stage. Hence, its ability had also significantly improved. After four years of time, it had finally accumulated the ability to teleport over ten thousand miles at once. In the case of real danger, Zhou Sui could make use of the Teleportation Insect, and swiftly leave Immortal Mist Sect and appear thousands of miles away, making it impossible for the enemy to catch him. This could be considered as one of his trump cards. "Sadly, if I could find several more Dao companions, my promotion speed could''ve been faster," Zhou Sui tilted his chin and thought of this method that could expedite his cultivation. It was to find more Dao companions. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. While still in Qi Cultivation Stage, it was the help of his four Dao companions that allowed his cultivation to progress rapidly. Without such help, he could never have become a Foundation Establishment cultivator within less than a decade. However, having the help of Dao companions had saved him a great deal of time spent in laborious cultivation. Nevertheless, finding new Dao companions isn''t a simple matter. Especially, a Golden Core Dao Companion, it was simply wishful thinking. Immortal Mist Island might not have many Golden Core cultivators, let alone female Golden Core cultivators. So he didn''t continue to ponder in this direction. Even without the assistance of Dao companions, given his pace of cultivation, levelling up to the Golden Core Realm wouldn''t be a problem. Moreover, his lifespan was already eight hundred years. Even if he kept cultivating at a steady pace, he could still become a Golden Core Master. ... The night was tranquil, the moon shining brightly and stars lightly dotting the sky. Zhou Sui came out from his meditation room after consolidating his cultivation base. His enchanting wives, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan and Leng Yuexi, had already prepared an opulent feast, the table laden with scrumptious dishes, their tantalizing aroma wafting in the air. That said, rather than the food, the four beautiful women were all the more captivating. Were they placed within a mortal kingdom, they''d all be beauties capable of bringing ruin to nations. Especially after reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm, their demeanor became even more alluring. "Yuexi, how''s the situation with the Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave? " Zhou Sui asked as he reveled in the adoration of his wives. Ever since the Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave appeared, almost five years passed, and during this period, the territories ruled by the Immortal Mist Sect became chaotic, with many foreign cultivators rushing in. Although it brought prosperity to a certain extent, it also brought chaos and killing. Even though he was cultivating diligently within the Immortal Mist Sect, Zhou Sui was still concerned about the situation outside. After all, this would affect his future safety, so he needed to know about it in advance. "Currently, a group of Golden Core Masters are still attacking the outer restriction array of the cave. But the power of the restriction array has weakened a lot, so it''s likely to be broken soon," Leng Yuexi replied after some thought. "Nearly broken? Doesn''t that imply danger?" Zhou Sui frowned. To be honest, having the Nascent Soul cave''s restriction array broken may be good news for Golden Core Masters, as many years of efforts are finally showing results. However, for ordinary cultivators, it may be the onset of a disaster. After all, once the restriction array is broken, those Golden Core Masters are bound to fight for treasures. Even the aftermath of a battle between Golden Core Masters could kill an unknown number of Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators may not be able to withstand it. This was a classic case of ''when the immortals fight, the mortals suffer.'' "Yes, it is indeed quite dangerous," Leng Yuexi admitted, "However, this is inevitable since the Nascent Soul''s cave is within the territories of the Immortal Mist Sect. But my lord need not worry, for this matter, I don''t intend to participate, regardless of what treasures lie within the Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave, I will pay no heed to it." At first, she was indeed interested in the Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave, thinking that any treasures found inside would certainly be beneficial. However, after years of cultivating under Zhou Sui, she has become more cautious. Based on her aptitude, she can fully cultivate to the completion of Golden Core Realm. Currently, she is only in the early stage of Golden Core, and is not a match for seasoned Golden Core Masters. Therefore, she directly gave up this adventure, did not interfere with the matter, and has been cultivating diligently at the Immortal Mist Peak. Focusing on improving her cultivation base, "But Sister Leng, if you give up this Nascent Soul''s cave, won''t those Foundation Establishment elders object?" Mu Ziyi asked curiously. She knew that many elders of the Immortal Mist Sect were interested in the Nascent Soul''s cave, even if they knew they would face great danger, they still couldn''t bear to give up. After all, it might have the chance to aid Core Formation. Who could bear to give up such an opportunity? "What if they object, would they dare oppose me, the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect?" Leng Yuexi smiled faintly. "Indeed." Zhou Sui nodded, in the world of cultivation, strength is respected. The head of a power is basically a dictator. What they say is law. Even if others are unhappy, will they dare to stand up to a Golden Core master? Should they coerce a Golden Core master into escorting them? Isn''t that a joke?! If the Golden Core Master becomes furious, these Foundation Establishment elders would probably be killed with just a slap. "I have cautioned these elders in advance. They should not take risks for this Nascent Soul''s cave." "If they insist on risking it, I won''t help them. They''ll have to rely on themselves." "Of course, if they truly manage to escape back to Immortal Mist Sect, we will of course offer our protection." Leng Yuexi said indifferently. She has expressed her stance to the elders, whether they heed or not is entirely up to them. After all, everyone is an adult and should take responsibility for their own decisions. Chapter 182 - 182: The Collision of the Golden Core Law Domain, Taiyin Spirit Fire_1 "That''s right." Zhou Sui was quite satisfied, this was the correct choice. He and Leng Yuexi had a bright future ahead, there was no need to compete with those near-death Golden Core Masters. With the protection of the Immortal Mist Sect''s third stage formation, it was pure delusion for other Golden Core Masters to attempt an assault. Even if the treasure did exist in the cave of the Blood Shadow Ancestor, even if they got it, keeping it was another story. Given all this, it was better to let go. This way, they could also avoid possible dangers by shunning the covetous gaze of the other forces. And what''s more, nobody knew what dangers lied in the cave of the Nascent Soul. No one knew how many defences the Blood Shadow Ancestor had left behind. If one was careless, one might end up dying tragically there. "However, my dear, there will be a banquet tomorrow night and we are supposed to attend it." "Because the sect leaders of the Danding Faction and the Qingmu Sect, accompanied by a large number of elders, are visiting the Immortal Mist Sect." "Our Immortal Mist Sect might not be involved in this matter, but these two fellow sects are." "So, we need to play hosts." Leng Yuexi explained. After all, as Leng Yuexi''s partner, Zhou Sui was supposed to attend such occasions. The Danding Faction, the Qingmu Sect, and the Immortal Mist Sect were allies and had maintained relationships for a millennia. They were mainly bound by mutual aid relationships. So, when the other party''s Sect Leaders arrived, they were bound to host them accordingly. "No problem." Zhou Sui nodded. Attending a banquet wasn''t anything noteworthy. ...... The following evening. Two luxurious flying boats were approaching and landed in front of the mountain gate of the Immortal Mist Sect. A large number of cultivators disembarked from the flying boats, shrouded in a strong aura, at least all of them were in the Foundation Establishment Realm. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They were indeed the Foundation Establishment elders of Qingmu Sect and the Danding Faction. The leaders were Lin Yazhu of Qingmu Sect and Shen Biqian of the Danding Faction. Their bodies exuded the power of the Golden Core Law Domain, which was overwhelmingly strong. Bang~~ The moment the two women saw each other, their Golden Core Law Domains collided harshly, exerting a terrifying pressure that shocked the earth and left a surprising fissure. The cultivators of the Foundation Establishment Realm around were taken by surprise and hastily retreated several hundred meters to avoid the Clash of the two Golden Core Masters. If they were a moment slower, they would be badly wounded by the Golden Core Law Domain. "Old woman, it seems like you lost a lot of mana since the last time we met." "Is it because you are getting old?" Shen Biqian chuckled and her beautiful eyes sparkled menacingly. "Right back at you, Shen." "You haven''t made a breakthrough in such a long time. Did you have troubles controlling the spiritual fire? Has your cultivation stagnated due to damaged meridians?" "If that''s the case, it''s really a pity. Your spiritual journey might just stop right here." Lin Yazhu smiled confidently; she was soft on the outside but tough on the inside. Just like bamboo, resilient amidst all adversities. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have been able to lead the Qingmu Sect for a century. "Really? How about we test the power of my Taiyin Spirit Fire?" "Let''s see if my path really has come to an end." With a loud bang, a cluster of gray flames suddenly appeared in Shen Biqian''s hand, releasing terrifying power that seemed to burn and freeze everything. "What!" The expressions of the Foundation Establishment elders altered drastically, they were well-aware of the terrifying power of Taiyin Spirit Fire, equivalent to a fourth stage Spiritual Fire, its power was beyond imagination. Shen Biqian was able to challenge beyond her level precisely because of the power of Taiyin Spirit Fire. Even late Golden Core cultivators retreat in the face of Taiyin Spirit Fire. Because once contaminated by Taiyin Spirit Fire, it clings like an incurable disease, instantly igniting. Even if there are magical artifacts for protection, they could be destroyed by the Spirit Fire. It could be said that Shen Biqian was like a hedgehog, no one dared to provoke. It was rumored that she obtained Taiyin Spirit Fire through a fortuitous encounter when she entered a Secret Realm World and happened to acquire this Taiyin Spirit Fire inside. This made her infamous. Even though she once stormed the headquarters of the Ghost Demon Sect, they dared not retaliate. Because this woman was simply too outrageous, lawless, and unscrupulous. If one was not careful enough and caught her attention, even a late stage Golden Core cultivator might not be able to escape unharmed. But acquiring this type of Spirit Fire also came at a cost. That was, Shen Biqian was continuously burned by the Taiyin Spirit Fire day and night, suffering extreme physical and spiritual agony. This made her temper extremely volatile. Just like a bomb, she would explode at the slightest provocation. Because of the obstruction by the Taiyin Spirit Fire, she was unable to advance to the late stages of Golden Core for a long time. To further evolve into the Nascent Soul Realm is even more a long-shot dream. It could be said that she rose by Taiyin Spirit Fire and is ruined by Taiyin Spirit Fire as well. "Really? If you want to fight, I will accompany you to the end." Lin Yazhu said faintly as she pulled out a golden bamboo from her body. Numerous golden runes surfaced on it, appearing as if they were wrapped in lightning, harboring terrifying thunder power. This is the top-grade treasure, Gold Thunder Bamboo! It also happened to be the treasure of the Qingmu Sect, with infinite power. Not only did it possess the power of the wood element, but it also had the thunder element. It was especially effective against all kinds of evil spirits. Once the Gold Thunder Bamboo was used, it could summon a force that was as powerful as ten thousand thunders. It could be said that she dared to confront Taiyin Spirit Fire precisely by relying on the power of the Gold Thunder Bamboo. Boom~~~ In an instant, the two Golden Core Law Domains collided again. It seemed as if the power of thunder and flame were clashing. Every collision generated terrifying power, tearing the earth apart. The surrounding Foundation Establishment cultivators shuddered. The fallout of the battle was enough to tear apart many Foundation Establishment elders. This was the might of Golden Core Masters, the absolute rulers of Immortal Mist Island. "Why must the two of you be so temperamental?" "We are all allies. If outsiders were to see this, wouldn''t it be a joke?" With a bang, another enchanting voice descended from the sky, releasing a powerful Golden Core Law Domain, instantly blocking in front of Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian. She was the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect, Leng Yuexi, holding the top-tier magical artifact, Golden Jiao Scissors. Although she was only in the early stages of Golden Core, she held the top-tier magical artifact, Golden Jiao Scissors. Her body seemed to be wrapped in the aura of a Jiao Dragon, invincible and fierce. It seemed that she easily cut through the two Golden Core Law Domains. Even when compared to the two established Golden Core Masters, she didn''t lag behind. Of course, the reason Leng Yuexi dared to intervene in the matter between two established Golden Core cultivators was not just because her strength had greatly increased, but more importantly, she was in the Immortal Mist Sect, and can summon the power of the Sect''s third stage formation at any time. With the support of the third stage formation, let alone two established Golden Core cultivators, Even five established Golden Core cultivators could be easily suppressed. This was the might of the formation¨C the might of the heavens and the earth. Chapter 183 - 183: The Charm of the Golden Core Female Cultivator, Once Again Touched (Part 1) "Oh, isn''t this little Leng Yuexi?" "We haven''t seen each other in a while, and your mana has increased dramatically." "Not just mana, even your physical condition has improved." "Your body is comparable to that of a gold core body cultivator." "You''re pursuing dual cultivation of spirit and body, your ambition is truly grand." Seeing Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian''s beautiful eyes lit up, her gaze sweeping up and down Leng Yuexi''s body in admiration. Last time she saw Leng Yuexi, she had just ascended to the Golden Core Realm. But now, after five years, her golden core cultivation power has greatly increased and progressed rapidly. Of course, the most important thing was the significant enhancement of Leng Yuexi''s physical condition. Every movement she made was filled with terrifying strength, as if a real dragon resided within her. Undoubtedly, this is definitely due to practicing a highly efficient Body Tempering skill. Otherwise, such effects could not have been achieved. "Maintaining your progress in mana while also tempering your body." "Your talent is even more terrifying than I imagined." Lin Yazhu was also a bit surprised. Although she knew Leng Yuexi had a First Grade Spirit Root and had extremely strong cultivation aptitude, she had never heard of Leng Yuexi having an aptitude for body tempering. But thinking about it, maybe Leng Yuexi was hiding her talent. Not until she ascended to the Golden Core Realm did she fully display her abilities. After all, a tree that stands out is easily felled by the wind. Displaying overly strong talents can sometimes be a bad thing. It''s quite possible that she was concealing her talents until now. "You flatter me too much." S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "But this is the Immortal Mist Sect, it''s not suitable for a fight." "Why don''t we go to Immortal Mist Peak for a gathering." Leng Yuexi blinked her beautiful eyes and invited them. Upon hearing the praises from the two seniors, she was somewhat apprehensive. That''s because she was not some body tempering genius who had practiced a body tempering cultivation technique. She''s just been dual cultivating with her partner, and over time, she''s been reforged by the mysterious energy in his body, which is why her physique is so strong, and her strength keeps increasing daily. Just five years passed, and her physical condition was already comparable to an ordinary Golden Core body cultivator. One could say she was now a strong dual cultivator of both spirit and body. With this strength, even if she battled a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, she wouldn''t be at a disadvantage. All of this was due to her beloved husband. Of course, she wouldn''t blurt all this out. Being perceived by the outside world as a body tempering genius is a good thing. After all, she''s already exceptionally talented. Even if she possessed another kind of body tempering talent, it''s not a big deal. With Golden Core Master power, she completely fearless of demons and evil spirits. "Hmm, okay, for the sake of Leng Yuexi, I will drop the feud with this old woman for now." Having heard her, Shen Biqian snorted coldly, also dispelling her Golden Core Law Domain and suppressing her aura. She was not a fool, she naturally wouldn''t duel with her opponent here. The only reason she behaved so aggressively before was because she was very dissatisfied with Lin Yazhu. "Thank you for your consideration." "By the way, is Master Leng Chan around?" Lin Yazhu wasn''t intent on pursuing the matter, she looked at Leng Yuexi and asked. She wanted to know about the whereabouts of the previous Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. "My father is currently in seclusion." "After all, he hasn''t completely recovered from the injuries he suffered in the last battle." "So, I''m afraid he won''t be able to meet you both this time." Leng Yuexi spoke without changing her expression. After all, the current situation was too chaotic. If outsiders knew that only she, the Golden Core Master, was left in the entire Immortal Mist Sect, who knew what would happen. The presence of two Golden Core Masters is not the same. They could deter any demons and ghosts. Only in this way could she ensure the safety of the Immortal Mist Sect and prevent it from being coveted by other powers. "That''s okay, it''s a shame though." "Let''s schedule a gathering when Master Leng Chan comes out of seclusion." Lin Yazhu nodded without pressing further. Seeing the three Golden Core Masters getting along harmoniously, the mood relaxed, and many Foundation Establishment elders exhaled in relief. After all, if it really had come to a fight, that would have been disastrous. Such a situation would be detrimental to everyone. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!! Right then, under Leng Yuexi''s lead, the cultivators from the Qingmu Sect and the Danding Faction also entered the Immortal Mist Sect and arrived at Immortal Mist Peak, where a banquet had been prepared. Several long black tables were placed in the square, laden with a variety of fruits and vegetables and delicious dishes. Many Foundation Establishment cultivators sat down to eat. Qi Cultivation disciples from the Immortal Mist Sect served as waiters, helping to serve the food. Lin Yazhu, Shen Biqian, and Leng Yuexi naturally sat in the chief seats. Zhou Sui also came out to accompany them, while Ji Bingyu and others stayed in the palace behind to cultivate. "Are these two the Sect Masters of the Qingmu Sect and Danding Faction?" Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up as he looked at Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian next to him. Truth be told, this was his first time seeing these two Golden Core Sect Leaders. As expected of Golden Core female cultivators, they were like plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums, each with their unique charm. Lin Yazhu, the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, was extraordinarily beautiful. Perhaps due to her long years in a high position, she had an air of a queen about her, like a noblewoman, stirring a sense of conquest in men. At the same time, she had a very gentle demeanor and a saintly aura, akin to a priestess. This combination of nobility, gentleness, and holiness was unforgettable. As for Shen Biqian, the Sect Leader of Danding Faction, there was nothing to say. She was strikingly beautiful, like a fox woman, with a vast Taoist principle that was probably bigger than any other female cultivator present. She didn''t have any seduction skills, yet she could charm all beings. If she were in the demonic sect, she would undoubtedly be a witchlike character. But being in a righteous sect, it added sanctity and untouchability to her aura. Most of the male cultivators present didn''t dare to gaze directly at her. After all, if they were targeted by a Golden Core Master, they would undoubtedly be doomed. It was rumored that Shen Biqian was temperamental and had chastised countless cultivators. "I must be lucky to meet two Golden Core female cultivators." "And they still have Yuanyin Force within them." "If I could take them both as my companions, I bet my cultivation would quickly advance to the peak stage of the Foundation Establishment." "By then, reaching the Golden Core Realm wouldn''t be far off." Zhou Sui was immensely tempted. Enjoying what he had, yearning for more, this was human nature. Moreover, for achieving immortality, using a little trick was not a big deal. Relatively speaking, his means were not despicable. Even from a certain perspective, it could be considered a win-win situation. They help him become a Golden Core cultivator, and in the future, he helps them become Nascent Soul cultivators, or even Divinity Transformation cultivators. Chapter 184 - 184 The Man Looks So Good, Its Just Unfair_1 Moreover, it seems like Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian are the sect leaders of the two major sects. If he married these two women, he would indeed indirectly rule three Golden Core Sects. Zhou Sui''s eyes flickered - others needed to engage in countless schemings and plots to unite the three Golden Core Sects. But him? He directly married the sect leaders of three sects. Uniting three great sects at once. This was indeed winning a war without shedding a single drop of blood. Whoosh! Whoosh!! Thinking of this, Zhou Sui''s thoughts moved, and he immediately controlled the Obsession Gu, which had reached the third stage, to breed two offspring-worms. The next second, they transformed into strands of energy and restlessly entered the bodies of Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian. The Obsession Gu which reached the third stage was clearly even more powerful and subtle than before. Even a Golden Core Master could be easily influenced by it. Of course, it still needed a certain amount of time to exert its full effect. However, Zhou Sui was not in a hurry. "So, you are friend Zhou?" "You and friend Leng really make a handsome couple." At this moment, Lin Yazhu spoke. Truth be told, when she saw Zhou Sui, even though she had met countless male cultivators, she couldn''t help being dazzled by him. Just like the rumor that he had a godlike countenance, an extraordinary temperament like an exiled immortal. If she didn''t know that he was a loose cultivator, she''d think that he was a direct disciple of some Nascent Soul Sect. At this moment, she felt a flutter in her heart. For some reason, the more she looked at Zhou Sui, the more attractive he seemed. Indeed, he was a handsome man, a rarity in this world. But relying on her years of cultivation in the Heart Realm, nothing should have been able to affect her. But now, she was feeling a strange sense of attraction towards him. It was as if her heart, which had been frozen for three hundred years, was experiencing ripples - an unfathomable phenomenon. "Greetings, senior Lin." Zhou Sui responded with a gentle smile, looking at Lin Yazhu. What?! Seeing his smile, Lin Yazhu''s heart skipped a beat, her face turned slightly pink. She nearly stumbled over her words, feeling in a complete quandary. Only due to her years of training in the Heart Realm could she maintain a degree of composure, or else she would have lost her poise. Damn it, why was there such a handsome man in this world. If even men could be so good-looking, what need was there for women, it was simply not fair. Lin Yazhu, you must remain dignified. You are a Golden Core Master, moreover an old woman of three hundred years. The other guy is just a twenty to thirty-year-old young man, the age difference between you two is too great, it''s impossible. She could even be his grandmother. Most importantly, he is the Dao partner of the Sect Leader of the Immortal Mist Sect. You shouldn''t have feelings for someone else''s lover. It''s immoral. Taking a deep breath, Lin Yazhu tried to suppress the ripples in her heart. But she was aware that such feelings had nothing to do with cultivation, age, or social status. It was merely a mysterious and unfathomable feeling between a man and a woman. She felt as if she was going crazy, living for three hundred years and falling for someone else''s lover at first sight. She had never even heard of such a thing before. "Oh, he is indeed a handsome man." "Where did you find such an outstanding man, little Yuexi?" "I have a high-grade magical treasure, can we exchange that for this man?" At that moment, Shen Biqian fluttered her beautiful eyes, looking at Zhou Sui with a passionate gaze. She didn''t have any reservations whatsoever, expressing her feelings bluntly, desiring to possess the man before her. This seemed to be a call from her instinct. Honestly speaking, she had always been a woman following her own instincts. Regardless of alchemy, cultivation, or the acquisition of Taiyin Spirit Fire in earlier days, all her actions were guided by her own instincts. People said she was fickle and had a fiery temperament. These were all just appearances. What she adhered to was the primitive instinct of humans, disregarding all human morals, ethics, and restrictions. Anything she liked, she would do. Anyone she disliked, she would cut down. Anything she wanted, she would snatch. She had lived for two hundred and thirty years, doing whatever she wanted without any scruples. The moment she saw this man, she felt that even the Taiyin Spirit Fire within her started to restless. It seemed as if it couldn''t wait to merge with him. It seemed like this man was her perfect match. Maybe, if she could have him, it would solve the trouble caused by the Taiyin Spirit Fire within her. So, despite him being Leng Yuexi''s Dao partner, she expressed her desire to him directly. "Friend Shen, you are joking. He is my Dao partner, not a commodity." "Even if it''s a high-grade magical treasure, let alone a Nascent Soul Spiritual Item, I won''t exchange it." Leng Yuexi''s face turned cold instantly. To think that there was a woman who dared to snatch her lover right in front of her, wasn''t this seeking death? Even if Shen Biqian was the sect leader of the Danding Faction or a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, she wouldn''t show any respect. An invisible murderous aura permeated the air, making the cultivators around her shudder. "Kikiki, why is little Yuexi so angry, it was just a joke." "Such a handsome man, if he were mine, I also wouldn''t exchange him." Shen Biqian chuckled, turning her eyes. She was not a fool. This place was the headquarters of the Immortal Mist Sect. If they started a fight here, she''d definitely not be a match for Leng Yuexi. Although she was reckless, it didn''t mean she was foolish. "Sorry, Sister Shen, I almost took it seriously." "I''ll drink to that as an apology." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If my attitude was a bit off just now, I hope you won''t take it to heart." Leng Yuexi also showed a smile, indirectly giving Shen a way out. "No, no." "It was just me talking nonsense." Shen Biqian lifted her own wine glass, and drank to that. In an instant, the three Golden Core Masters'' energies locked on each other, colliding. What was originally a harmonious banquet, was now filled with murderous intent. Many Foundation Establishment cultivators were scared out of their wits. And the originator of this all was the handsome guy at the high seat. "What!" Zhou Sui blinked, truth be told, he was also startled as he found the effect of the Obsession Gu terrifyingly powerful, taking effect so quickly and its side effects were strong as well. But there wasn''t anything he could do now, all he could do was wait for the situation to unfold. What comforted these Foundation Establishment cultivators was that the banquet went smoothly afterward. Everyone had a good time, eating and drinking, without any mishap. After all, they were all allies, were previously united, and had vanquished powers like the Ghost Demon Sect. Their relations were good. So, after a bit of friendly banter, they concluded the banquet on a good note. Chapter 185 - 185: The Man who is a Bane to Beautiful Women, His Reputation Spreads Far and Wide_1 After the banquet, the foundation stage elders from the three sects gathered together. They didn''t dare to speak frivolously when the Golden Core Master was present earlier. Only when the feast was over did they dare speak openly. "Damn, this Zhou Sui, a real ladykiller. This guy caused a commotion that almost instigated a Golden Core battle." A foundation elder from the Danding Faction cursed robustly, unable to contain his rage. When the two Golden Core masters had a standoff earlier, he was literally shivering with fear. Because he was too close to the Golden Core Master. If a real battle broke out, even the aftereffects of the Golden Core Cultivation Power would shake him to death. It would then be a grave injustice to his demise. "Right? Women in the mortal kingdoms who have brought about the downfall of dynasties." "Never thought that in our Cultivation World, there would be such man causing calamity." "What can we do? Especially since women are predominantly Golden Core Masters in our generation." "If the Immortal Mist Sect and Danding Faction go to war over a man, that would be really absurd." Many foundation elders discussed tirelessly, feeling rather frustrated. It never occurred to them that during the banquet, such an incident would happen between the three major sects. The banquet was almost ruined by a man. "Honestly, what''s the big deal about this Zhou Sui? Why are these women so crazy about him? It just doesn''t make any sense." a foundation elder murmured, utterly perplexed. In his view, although the lad was indeed handsome, it didn''t warrant the Golden Core Masters falling head over heels for him. "That lad was nothing but a loose cultivator with a lower-grade spiritual root." "In normal circumstances, there is no hope for foundation establishment in his lifetime." "Who knew, this lad, despite just a good look, won the favor of three women at the late Qi Cultivation stage, going as far as attracting them to marry him and willingly dedicate themselves to him." "Later, his luck soared and even saved the Sect Master. As a result, the Sect Master fell for him at first sight." "As a result, he got to have a Foundation Pill and advanced to become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator." "You could say this pretty boy thrived solely because of these women." One Immortal Mist Sect foundation elder shared the background of Zhou Sui. He basically owed his success to these women. If it weren''t for the help of these women, he would have probably died at the hands of someone else a long time ago. There would have been no chance to get promoted to the Foundation Establishment Realm and become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. "Can''t be, on what grounds?" "All these breathtakingly beautiful women actually had a thing for him. Are good looks the only reason?" Some were utterly puzzled and couldn''t help but feel envious, jealous, and angry. For just being handsome, he receives such good treatment. Although they were average-looking, they had good aptitude and were quick learners. Why wouldn''t the Sect Master favor them? This world is just too unfair. "Isn''t this already enough?" "You ask yourself, if you encountered peerless beauty, wouldn''t you be smitten too?" "Dying under the peony, one can also be a ghost. It''s in man''s nature." "Men are like that, so it''s not surprising that women are the same." Some foundation elders found all this to be natural. Men would crazily contest for a stunning woman, even triggering war between two countries, involving armies, and causing countless deaths and injuries. Now that all three major sects are ruled by Golden Core female cultivators, it''s not surprising that there would be a war over a handsome man. "This lad isn''t just popular amongst women because of his good looks." "Heard that besides good looks, he''s also proficient in numerous skills to win over women." "I''ve heard about this too. Rumor has it that he has an alias, the Heavenly Jade Daoist. His reputation spreads far and wide." "Damn, this shameless Heavenly Jade Daoist has lost men''s face. From pleasing women to doing all kinds of disgraceful things." "Keep an eye on this man. Don''t let this bastard seduce our Danding Faction Sect Leader." "Haha, who doesn''t know that your Danding Faction Sect Leader is quite promiscuous and has a thing for young men. But our Qingmu Sect Master is different. She''s single-mindedly pursuing the path she''s on and would absolutely not fall for such superficial men." "Exactly! Our Qingmu Sect Master is famous for her purity. Back in the day, many male cultivators pursued her, but she was indifferent to all, single-mindedly focusing on her path. She''s nothing like these young female cultivators, who easily lose themselves whenever they see a handsome man." "Young women are simply unpredictable, the emotional tribulation is hard to cross." The foundation cultivators from the three sects debated extensively. But they all unanimously agreed that they must stop Zhou Sui, this pretty boy, from meeting the other Sect Leaders. If they really met, lightning will be drawn and a fire will be set off, leading to complete disaster. If the two Golden Core Masters then go to war, the consequences would be unbearable for them. After all, they could die, but the Golden Core Masters can''t. This is a matter of the sect''s heritage for the next hundreds of years, which must not be jeopardized. Anyway, Zhou Sui''s notorious reputation began to spread among the three major sects, becoming known to many cultivators. ...... At this moment, inside the Immortal Mist Peak palace. After the banquet, Zhou Sui and Leng Yuexi returned to their bedroom. "My husband, I didn''t expect your charm to be so great that even Master Shen wanted to take you away in front of so many people." "We almost got into a fight just then." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Leng Yuexi said sighingly. She never thought that her husband''s charm would be so strong, that even a Golden Core Master like Shen Biqian would fall in love at first sight. "It might not necessarily be about wanting to take me away, there could be another purpose." "Such Golden Core Masters are incredibly cunning." Zhou Sui coughed lightly, not willing to admit his enormous charm. "That''s also a possibility." "But Master Shen always does things in a straightforward manner, rarely resorting to any conspiracies or tricks." "However, it wouldn''t be a bad thing if you really could marry Master Shen." "Then, the Immortal Mist Sect would instantly have another Golden Core Master, then we''ll be rich!" "From now on, the Immortal Mist Sect and Danding faction would become one true family." "Right, and if the Qingmu Sect Master, Lin Yazhu, is also married." "That would be a union of three sects, sharing the harmony between Qin and Jin." "Then, my husband, without moving a finger, you would unify three major sects." Leng Yuexi''s eyes lit up with excitement as she thought about this possibility. "This!" Zhou Sui blinked, realizing that Leng Yuexi wasn''t joking. Instead, she was serious about this idea. For her, having a few more sisters wasn''t really an issue. If the other party were Golden Core Masters, the benefits would be even greater. It would be tantamount to forming an alliance of several Golden Core Masters. This was of enormous benefit to the future of the Immortal Mist Sect. "By the way, it seemed like Shen Biqian and Lin Yazhu don''t get along well. Why would that be?" Zhou Sui didn''t want to continue on this topic, so he quickly changed to another subject. Chapter 225 - 208: Three Core Formation Spiritual Objects, the Wealth of the Golden Core Master_1 Boom~~ The massive scarlet tree seemed to detect something, with the entire fog on Immortal Mist Island turning red and agitated. Branches grew and extended resembling divine spears, aiming at the flying boat that Zhou Sui and others were on. Unfortunately for it, Zhou Sui had already noticed this and directed the flying boat to rush forward at full speed. In just a fleeting instant, they had distanced themselves by tens of kilometers. Thud, thud, thud~~~ The red branches came up short and could only crash onto the sea surface, causing huge waves and terrifying tremors. If it had struck, it would surely have blown up the flying boats instantly, resulting in countless casualties. But it was too late now; by the time it could react, the flying boat had already escaped from Immortal Mist Island. All it could do was watch Zhou Sui and the others get away. However, it didn''t feel regretful; after all, its main focus was on Immortal Mist Island. Before long, these branches also gradually withdrew as if nothing had happened. At this moment, the entire Immortal Mist Island was surrounded by red fog, forming an absolute domain. No one knew what was happening inside the island. The only thing certain was that no one could escape from the inside of the island. It was like a bloody hell, from which there was no return. ...¡­ A couple of hours blinked past. The flying boats of the Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect, and Danding Faction sped crazily over the ocean, rushing off in any which way. After escaping for thousands of kilometers, they finally came to a halt. The cultivators were all pale with sweat, relaxing only when they could no longer see the shadow of the Immortal Mist Sect. When they had been targeted by the scarlet tree, they were convinced they were dead. Thankfully, they escaped in time, otherwise they would have certainly perished. "Thank goodness, we''ve finally escaped from Immortal Mist Island." "Damn it, what kind of demon was that? How could it be so terrifying?" "I don''t know, it''s truly unheard of and unprecedented." "Thankfully, we ran fast; if we were any slower, we would surely have been trapped on the island." "Isn''t it? We have to obey the Sect Master; as ordinary cultivators, we can only survive by following orders." "Truly so, if we had really stayed on Immortal Mist Island, I fear even nine lives wouldn''t be enough." "Is this the catastrophe that the Sect Master fears?" Many cultivators breathed a deep sigh of relief, feeling like they had just survived a disaster. Earlier, they had no idea why the three Golden Core Masters were joining forces to evacuate from Immortal Mist Island. Now, seeing the red tree, they understood perfectly. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The terror of this demon was unimaginable, as devastating as a natural disaster. Let alone a Golden Core cultivator, even a Nascent Soul Ancestor might not withstand it. But overall, they had survived. Perhaps they were the only human survivors of Immortal Mist Island. ...¡­ At this moment, inside the main control room of Immortal Mist Sect''s third stage flying boat. Zhou Sui, Leng Yuexi, Ji Bingyu, and his other wives were all gathered here, including Shen Biqian and Lin Yazhu, the two Golden Core female cultivators. It felt like one giant family gathering. As for outsiders, they could not enter this small conference room. "My husband, what on earth is that blood-red tree? Is it really a demon? Why is it so terrifying?" Xia Jingyan asked in a shocked tone. The sight of that scarlet tree had her hair standing on end and for a moment, she thought she was done for. "No wonder you decided to leave Immortal Mist Island so soon, are you worried about that horrifying demon?" Leng Yuexi was also shocked. As a Golden Core Master herself, she should have been powerful, but she felt so defenseless against that demon. "Yes, indeed. I was worried about that demon." "Its name is the Blood Demon Tree. It has completely escaped its seal now." "Its power is even more terrifying than it was three thousand years ago." "If we had stayed on Immortal Mist Island, we would have become this demon tree''s nourishment." "Of course, I didn''t expect it to be this horrifying, managing to cover the entire Immortal Mist Island in such a short period." Zhou Sui was equally surprised. Although he knew that the demon was no ordinary being, he hadn''t anticipated it to be this terrifying. Bearing in mind the enormity of Immortal Mist Island, it''s diameter reaching a million kilometers, it was shocking that the demon had managed to cover it so effortlessly. It was undoubtedly a rare specimen. Even amongst many demons, it could be considered a top-tier existence. "Thankfully, my husband is prudent, and it saved our lives." "Otherwise, we would have died in the hands of that demon." Shen Biqian looked at Zhou Sui with loving eyes and a sweet feeling in her heart. This man had once again saved her life. She feared her debt of gratitude could never be repaid. If she truly wanted to express her gratitude, giving birth to his child was the only thing she could do, preferably ten sons. "Was there really a danger?!" Lin Yazhu blinked. To be honest, although she felt the demon inside the Blood Demon Ancestor''s old dwelling was terrifying, she didn''t expect it to be this horrifying. Her decision to join the Immortal Mist Sect''s evacuation was purely because she didn''t want to be separated from this man. Unexpectedly, her unintentional choice ended up helping the Qingmu Sect evade a disaster. Chapter 187 - 187: Cultivation of the Second Stage Swordsmanship, Practicing Swordsmanship_1 "What do you think? Would you like to accompany me to the Nascent Soul Cave Mansion?" Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this time, Yao Wen, the Array Peak Master, looked around at the Foundation Establishment Cultivators. After all, having another person gave them an extra bit of power. If a considerable number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators united, their collective power would be significant indeed. "Sorry, Master Yao, there''s nothing we can do." "That''s right, without the Sect Master''s protection, wouldn''t going to the Nascent Soul Cave Mansion be akin to courting death?" "That''s true indeed. We are just at the early or mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. We are still far from reaching the later stage. Even if we had materials for core formation, it wouldn''t be of any use at all." "Even if we genuinely obtained materials for Core Formation, could we really escape without the protection of a Golden Core Master?" "Master Yao, please find other capable hands." The many Foundation Establishment elders waved their hands, unwilling to participate in the plan. After all, the risks outweighed the rewards. Without the protection of a Golden Core Master, venturing to the Nascent Soul Cave Mansion would make them akin to fish on a chopping board, ready to be butchered. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! As soon as they had spoken, the Foundation Establishment elders, including the Pill Medicine Peak Master Ma Qianjun, quickly left. Within no time, only a few people remained on the scene: Peak Master Yao Wen of the Array Peak, the Hall Master Luo Dingtian of Refining Equipment Hall and Xue Qiyang, the Hall Master of Reward and Punishment Hall. All were among the late and mid-term cultivators of the Foundation Establishment Stage. These individuals were unwilling to let go of this opportunity. "What a bunch of cowards, it''s no surprise that they are still in the early stage of Foundation Establishment despite their advanced age. How can they climb to higher stages without the courage to forge ahead bravely?" "A hundred years is too long; seize the day." Hall Master Luo Dingtian of Refining Equipment Hall cursed, furious at their cowardice. He had not expected the Immortal Mist Sect to be filled with such an abundance of cowards who weren''t willing to venture out. "Forget it. They were just an unorganized mob." "Even if they had joined, they wouldn''t have provided much help." "They might have only held us back." Xue Qiyang, the Hall Master of Reward and Punishment Hall, spoke up, unfazed by their reluctance to participate. Everyone has their own choices. They wished to find fortune amid danger, but others preferred a life of peace. "Indeed, it''s quality over quantity." "If we plan carefully, just a few cultivators like us are more than enough." "We can snatch the prey right from the jaws of the Golden Core Master." Peak Master Yao Wen of the Array Peak nodded in agreement, endorsing Xue Qiyang''s thoughts. However, his heart was filled with hatred for Leng Yuexi. Just you wait, you wretched woman. If I obtain the materials for core formation and succeed in forming the core, I will surely strip you of your position as the Sect Master. The prestigious position of the Immortal Mist Sect should not be seized by a woman. It should not be held by a bunch of cowards. The position of Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect should be occupied by someone courageous and wise, someone like him. ...... At this moment, inside a quiet room at Immortal Mist Peak, Zhou Sui had just used the power of his Heart Eyes to silently sense the situation surrounding the whole Immortal Mist Sect. The conversation of those Foundation Establishment elders could not have evaded his perception. None of the other cultivators could detect the observation of the Heart Eye''s power. "He still isn''t willing to give up, he even wants to risk entering the Nascent Soul cave mansion." "Forget it, this has nothing to do with me anyway, I''d better concentrate on my cultivation." "The most important thing is still the cultivation level." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, he didn''t bother worrying about what the Foundation Establishment elders of the Immortal Mist Sect were thinking. In the end, as Leng Yuexi controls the entire Immortal Mist Sect''s Third stage array method, making her an invincible existence. No one can harm her. All he needs to do now is to practice, he doesn''t need to worry about anything else. "But with more and more cultivators entering the Nascent Soul cave mansion, we are not far from breaking the ban on the Nascent Soul cave mansion." "At that time, a great battle may occur that will involve the Immortal Mist Sect." "Even if the Immortal Mist Sect possesses the strength of a Golden Core, it''s hard to say whether they can survive amidst the chaos." "Although I have the Teleportation Insect now and can teleport to a region thousands of miles away at any time." "But my fighting power still needs to be enhanced." "But for now, the only way I can increase my combat power might be through swordsmanship." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. Though he doesn''t like close combat, if possible, he would attack from a distance. But he refined the Dragon Elephant Gu. As the refining process of the Dragon Elephant Gu gets better and better, making his body incredibly strong, he has begun to possess the Power of Dragon Elephant. If he is not proficient in hand-to-hand combat, it would be a waste. It''s like nuclear weapons in his previous life. You don''t necessarily need to use it, but you must possess it. The same principle applies here. You don''t necessarily need to use the power of swordsmanship, but you must learn it. In this way, when it comes to critical moments, it will definitely surprise the enemy. At the same time, it will become an important trump card for oneself. What''s more important, he also has the power of the Clone Gu, and can gather many clones at once. So his clone is not afraid of death, and can naturally embody the ultimate secret of close combat. "Thanks to the dual cultivation with my Dao companion Ji Bingyu, my swordsmanship has reached the Lower First-grade realm." "The First-grade swordsmanship has three realms, the lower means making heavyweights seem light, the mid-first-grade swordsmanship treats lightness as heaviness, and the First-grade Superior makes both light and heavy blend, becoming one with the sword." "Once this realm is reached, it is basically the ultimate realm of Qi Cultivation Stage Sword Cultivators, as if one is integrated with the sword, a single movement can explode with supreme sword power. Yu''er, in her old days, was at this level." "The second grade of swordsmanship also has three realms, the lower realm is the formation of Sword Qi, which can use the mana in one''s body to form Sword Qi and penetrate objects hundreds of meters away, making the Sword Qi solid and dramatically increasing its power; ordinary magic artifacts simply cannot resist and will be instantly penetrated." "The mid-class realm of the second stage is Sword Qi Thunder Sound, once this realm is reached, the Sword Qi that is exhibited is as fast as lightning, and when the sword stabs out, it reaches the speed of sound to produce a sonic boom, hence the name Sword Qi Thunder Sound." "At this level, even a conventional lower grade defensive spiritual artifact might not be able to resist, and just one face-off could pierce through the enemy''s skull, leaving the enemy no time to react." "The superior level of the second stage of swordsmanship is even more terrifying, that is, the Sword Light is Invisible, once this realm is reached, the exploded Sword Qi forms a substance that is invisible to the naked eye and even merges into the air, causing no ripples in the air." "This signifies that the Sword Qi has condensed into a substance, containing terrifying destructive power, a sword slashes out, even the middle grade defensive spiritual artifact would be pierced with one sword, slaughtering the enemy as if you are cutting vegetables." "Even because it is invisibly and soundlessly omnipresent, the very moment the sword-light appears, the enemy will not even have time to react before being instantly slain, utterly defenseless." "No wonder sword cultivators are known as the top killers among all cultivators. They really are extraordinary." Zhou Sui exclaimed in wonder, deep in his Sea of Consciousness ran abundant information about sword cultivators. Chapter 188 - 188: True Dragon Sword Art, I am the peerless genius of Swordsmanship_1 At this moment, Zhou Sui stepped out of the quiet chamber and arrived at a martial arts training ground outside Immortal Mist Peak, completely devoid of any people. He held a top-grade magic weapon, the flying sword, channeled mana from within his body into it, and lightly swung it once. Whoosh~~ Suddenly, a sword light burst out, fast as a fleeing swan, and immediately an astonishing crevice appeared on the ground. This showcased the power of transforming sword Qi, a lower-class, second-stage Swordsmanship skill. Even though he was merely testing the waters, it was enough to prove the power of a sword cultivator. No wonder the weapon is considered the king of all weapons. Among many cultivators, the power of the sword cultivators has always been acknowledged and admired. However, sword cultivation is easy to learn but hard to master. Many cultivators have only skimmed the surface. If one wants to improve further in the absence of natural affinities for Swordsmanship, it''s virtually impossible. "The Scripture Hall in the Immortal Mist Sect houses a fourth stage sword technique, the ''True Dragon Sword Technique''." "It is said to be an incomplete sword technique that the Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Immortal Mist Sect obtained, it is profoundly mysterious." "Even if it''s just an incomplete technique, it still can be cultivated to the fourth stage." "Unfortunately, due to its high difficulty level for beginners, there are very few cultivators who have successfully learned this technique." "This sword technique suits me quite well." A vast amount of knowledge emerged from the deep recesses of Zhou Sui''s mind, all thanks to the Book Worm. To this day, with the help of Leng Yuexi, the Book Worm has consumed a plethora of jade records of heritage. Zhou Sui could be considered the most knowledgeable person in the Immortal Mist Sect. He himself was like a huge Scripture Hall, able to draw upon a vast amount of knowledge at any time. You have to admit that the Immortal Mist Sect was quite fitting for its title as a Nascent Soul Sect in its prime. Even though it had previously encountered great calamities and once disbanded and then was rebuilt, losing many of its inheritances in the process, even a rotten ship has three nails. Even the collection of the Immortal Mist Sect is not something other Golden Core Sects can compare with. The True Dragon Sword Technique is one of the foundations of the Immortal Mist Sect. "The reason the True Dragon Sword Technique is difficult for beginners is because to learn it, one must comprehend the power of True Dragon." "The problem is there are no dragons in the world, not even a flood dragon." "Just imagining it out of thin air, how can one understand what the power of a true dragon is like?" "But I''m different, I have the Dragon Elephant Gu in my body." "I can comprehend the Power of Dragon Elephant at any moment, allowing me to perceive the power of a true dragon." "So this sword technique is practically tailor-made for me, I can definitely get the hang of it easily." There was a glimmer in Zhou Sui''s eyes. Although the True Dragon Sword Technique is in an incomplete state and can only be cultivated to the fourth stage, it was perfectly adequate. This is a sword technique that can be cultivated up to the Nascent Soul Realm. There are countless cultivation techniques in the world that can only be cultivated up to the Foundation Establishment Realm or even the Golden Core Realm. Being able to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm is already no small feat. He didn''t know when he could become a Nascent Soul Ancestor. If he got a chance in the future, he might even be able to find a complete version of the True Dragon Sword Technique. For now, a fourth-stage sword technique is absolutely sufficient. Splash~~ At that moment, Zhou Sui activated the capability of the Book Worm. A large volume of information about the True Dragon Sword Technique sank deep into his Sea of Consciousness accompanied by a wisp of grey fog. He felt his comprehension soar, as though he had become an unparalleled genius all of a sudden. This fourth-stage sword technique naturally required an exceptional genius in Swordsmanship to comprehend. However, at this moment, he grasped it instantaneously. "True Dragon Sword Technique, controlling the dragon with Sword Qi, unleashing the might of the dragon." "Between each move, it''s as if a true Dragon is in combat, undefeated wherever it goes." "This swordsmanship is inherently imbued with the power of Dragon awe, grand and righteous, the master of kings, ordinary people are no match for it." "It begins as a second-stage swordsmanship." "The first move of the True Dragon Swordsmanship, the Dragon Claw, requires at least the achievement of the state of Sword Light Transformation to practice." At this moment, Zhou Sui is operating the True Dragon Swordsmanship, wielding the mana in his body in accordance with its operations. It feels as if a true Dragon is cruising through his inner meridians. It''s like the true Dragon has entered a great river, finally appearing in the vast sea. It seemed as if the Dragon Elephant Gu within his body was throbbing, the Dragon Elephant Blood within him was also boiling. It feels as if the true Dragon inside him is roaring, bellowing towards the sky. Boom~~ The next second, holding his flying sword, he slashed toward the front. A sword light blasted out, but this sword light transformed into a dragon claw. The Dragon Claw is one of the most powerful offensive methods of the true Dragon. Once unleashed, it is all-destructive and extremely formidable, containing the profound meaning of destroying all laws. Who knows how many creatures have lost their lives under the Dragon Claw. The first move of the True Dragon Swordsmanship imitates the power of the Dragon Claw. Originally a formidable Sword Qi, is now transformed into a Dragon Claw, solidifying Sword Qi into substance, like a true Dragon appearing in the world, claw extended. Thud!! Suddenly, a gigantic rock, as tall as a man on the distant training ground, was immediately shattered into countless pieces. Many sword lights burst out simultaneously. Similar to a real Dragon''s giant claw lightly grasping, the rock is crushed into pieces. This is simply irresistible, all-destructive. "This is too powerful." Zhou Sui couldn''t help but exclaim. Although he had known earlier that the fourth-stage True Dragon Swordsmanship was unimaginably powerful, he had never imagined that it would be this formidable. It can be said that mastering a Swordsmanship and not knowing any Swordsmanship are completely different matters. Just like two people with the same physical attributes. One is proficient in all kinds of boxing techniques, while the other is just a fitness trainer. I''m afraid the former could hang the latter out to dry, they are simply not on the same level. The same logic applies. After learning the True Dragon Swordsmanship, even though he is still in the lower grade of the second stage of swordsmanship, the Sword Light unleashed by the True Dragon Swordsmanship, has at least increased his attacking power by more than five times. This is because the way True Dragon Swordsmanship operates Sword Qi is different. It''s more efficient, without any power leakage, all concentrated together, thus creating more terrifying destructive power. Had that strike just now hit another cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, I''m afraid that with just one swipe, the enemy would have been shattered into pieces, as if crushed by a true Dragon, cut into many pieces. "No way, I seem to be advancing to the Sword Qi Thunderous Sound of second-stage middle-class swordsmanship." At this moment, Zhou Sui''s eyes widened. After executing that sword strike just now, he felt an influx of countless insights into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. It seemed that many phantom True Dragons appeared in the depths of his brain, roaming in the void, showing their posture. He felt an excellent affinity with the True Dragon Swordsmanship, as if it was tailor-made for him. Originally, due to his dao companion Ji Bingyu, his swordsmanship had reached the lower grade of the second stage. There was still at least a 60% gap from the second-stage middle-class state. But now, he felt his swordsmanship of the second stage was increasing at an astonishing speed. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 50%, 60%, 70%...until it eventually reached 100%. Swordsmanship second-stage middle-class ¡ª¡ª Sword Qi Thunderous Sound! At this moment, he was taken aback to discover that his swordsmanship had made a tremendous breakthrough, having surpassed Ji Bingyu''s realm and reached the middle-class of the second stage. Chapter 189 - 189: Bullying the Tall, Royal Sister, Finally Got Revenge_1 "Is this real or fake, I''ve actually so simply stepped into the realm of Mid-Class of Second Stage Sword Qi Thunder Sound?!" Zhou Sui was a bit dazed. Honestly, he had a clear understanding of himself, which was just mediocrity. If not for the help of the Gu Insects, he would absolutely not have reached this state. But now, he had effortlessly reached the Mid-Class of Second Stage, Sword Qi Thunder Sound. Even a swordsmanship prodigy like Ji Bingyu, after advancing to the Foundation Establishment realm, practiced for a full five years without being able to reach the Middle Grade. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It goes to show how difficult it is to enhance one''s swordsmanship realm. "Let''s try it first." "If I''ve truly reached the realm of Sword Qi Thunder Sound, that means I can display the second style of the Real Dragon Sword Technique: Dragon Roar." "This is a technique that can only be displayed if one reaches the realm of Sword Qi Thunder Sound." A thought struck Zhou Sui. He held his flying sword, activated the Real Dragon Sword Technique, and drew a perfect arc in mid-air with the sword in his hand. With a light thrust! At this moment, the mana within his body burst out, pouring into the flying sword, forming a terrifying Sword Qi. As though a real dragon was roaring. The ordinary Sword Qi Thunder Sound realm, when a sword is thrust out, creates a sonic boom due to the speed of the sword qi. This was likened to the sound of thunder, hence it was called the Sword Qi Thunder Sound realm. But the second style Dragon Roar of the Real Dragon Sword Technique was even more terrifying compared to the ordinary Sword Qi Thunder Sound. It was as if a dragon''s roar had appeared in mid-air, letting out a roar. The Sword Qi has yet to arrive, but the Dragon Roar has already reached. This was several times faster than the speed of sound. Boom! In an instant, the Real Dragon Sword Qi hit the mountain wall hundreds of meters away, creating a huge crater in an instant, filled with flying debris and thick smoke. This was the Sword Qi carrying the rolling sound waves, causing unimaginable destructive power. "Too strong." "As expected of the Dragon Roar, it truly lives up to its name." Zhou Sui was amazed. Clearly, the second style Dragon Roar of the Real Dragon Sword Technique was more terrifying in power. Not just that the Sword Qi''s speed was extremely fast, breaking the sound barrier, but the power of this sword combined the force of the Sword Qi and Dragon Roar, resulting in a several times increase in destructive power. With one sword slash, even if the enemy was wearing a lower grade defensive Spiritual Artifact, they would still be seriously injured by the force of this sword. Even if they could withstand the Sword Qi, they could not withstand the might of the Dragon Roar, the force of the sound. Often one sword strike would cause the enemy''s internal organs to shatter under the might of the Dragon Roar, leaving them with no power to resist. As one can see, those falling debris were shattered into dust in mid-air. This was no longer the power of ordinary Sword Qi, but the power of sound. "So that''s how it is, the reason I was able to quickly comprehend the second style of the Real Dragon Sword Technique and reach the Mid-Class of Second Stage." "It''s purely because of the Dragon Elephant Blood in my body." At this moment, Zhou Sui understood why his swordsmanship cultivation advanced so quickly. It''s because he found a sword technique that matched his body''s natural talent. A matching sword technique is extremely important, can fully, or even multiply the talent of the sword technique''s body, and can help Sword Cultivators understand the mysteries of swordsmanship faster. Real Dragon Sword Technique, is such a sword technique. It perfectly matched Zhou Sui''s body. When the two factors were combined, it made him an unparalleled genius in swordsmanship. A little casual practice gave him incomparable insights, easily surpassing Ji Bingyu''s many years of painstaking sword cultivation. "Is this the feeling of being a genius?" The feeling Zhou Sui had at this moment was indescribably strange, he somewhat understood how the top students felt in his previous life. It was clearly the same teacher instructing, but the top students would understand as soon as they heard, and even deduce more from it. But what about the mediocre students? They were consistently clueless. Even if the teacher pointed out the mistakes, they were still clueless and could only nod in agreement, looking puzzled. Sometimes, the mediocre students studied hard for ten years, but could not compare with the top students'' casual one-year study. This is the gap in talent. Now he had the same feeling, just casually practicing, and surpassing Ji Bingyu''s years of effort. "Husband, have you made a breakthrough in your swordsmanship?" At this moment, a lovely figure appeared in the martial arts training field. It was none other than Ji Bingyu. She was incredibly surprised by the move that Zhou Sui just made. She had been cultivating intensively in the meditation room before this. However, due to the strong wave of Sword Qi she felt from outside, she thought there might be some unknown swordsmanship expert around and wanted to check it out. To her surprise, the swordsman turned out to be her own husband. After all, her husband had hardly practiced swordsmanship before. But now, she felt that his swordsmanship seemed to be even better than her own. This was truly unbelievable. If she didn''t see it with her own eyes, she would almost find it hard to believe. "That''s right." "I felt spontaneous earlier, and casually started to practice. I found that I made a breakthrough in swordsmanship," Zhou Sui frankly said. "Husband, you''re simply a monster." "Is there anything that you cannot master?" "Whether it''s alchemy, formation, talisman, now even in swordsmanship, you''ve surpassed me." "And all it took was some casual practice, is this what it means to be a prodigy?" Ji Bingyu was speechless and had no idea what to say. Although she had seen many cultivation prodigies, they all fell short when compared to her husband, they were pure trash. The gap was simply too wide. She thought that the world''s assessments of her husband were indeed accurate. Perhaps he was indeed a demoted immortal. Of course, she had no feelings of jealousy, on the contrary, she was extremely happy. After all, the gap was too wide for her to be jealous. Just like a student would only be jealous of their peers who are making progress, who would be jealous of academicians? The gap was so wide, there was no chance of catching up. Moreover, the more powerful her husband becomes, the more beneficial it would be for her. Thinking of this, she felt even more peaceful. She had always been thinking about revenge, eager to avenge the Ji family, and striving to ascend for it. Perhaps it was this thought that impeded her progress in swordsmanship. The more she cultivated, the slower her progress seemed to be. Swordsmanship is not something that can be improved by mere cultivation, it also requires insight. "Yu''er, are you still thinking about revenge?" Zhou Sui saw through Ji Bingyu''s thoughts at a glance. "Yes, even though I have a good life now, I shouldn''t think about revenge." "But the scenes of the Ji family''s members'' death always emerges in front of me from time to time." "I can''t control my emotions for revenge." Ji Bingyu didn''t hide anything. "Don''t worry, leave it to me." "Sooner or later I''ll kill my way into the Ouyang family and behead the Golden Core." Zhou Sui quietly looked at Ji Bingyu, his words were firm and resolute, seemingly containing endless power. "Husband, I love you." Hearing these words, Ji Bingyu had tears in her eyes, feeling as if her body had gone weak. She thought that these words were more astonishing than the aphrodisiacs of the Demonic Path, utterly melting her from the inside, making her wish she could completely give herself up, uncontrollably. And, she did not doubt her husband''s words at all. Given her husband''s talent, becoming a Golden Core Master is only a matter of time. The Nascent Soul Realm isn''t even the end point. Suddenly, Zhou Sui carried Ji Bingyu in his arms. He was feeling satisfied as he could finally take revenge on this long-legged sister. Back in the day, he was the one being bullied by this long-legged sister. But now, times have changed. The sister who used to be long-limbed, has turned into a little kitten, all ready for him to tease at will. Chapter 190 - 190: Mythical Constitution, Thousand-Year Lifespan_1 Three years later. On the Immortal Mist Peak, within the training field. Zhou Sui holds a flying sword in his hand, surrounded by terrifying waves of sword qi. Countless sword qi gathering together, as if a real dragon is soaring in the sky. A terrifying pressure radiates all around, making people''s hearts tremble in fear. The ground is oppressed by this momentum, causing cracks to appear and producing snapping sounds. In the next second, he gently waves the sword and attacks a distant point. A wave of soundless sword qi, not causing any ripple in the air, like a real dragon merging into the air, instantly hits a mountain peak hundreds of meters away. Boom! In an instant, that mountain peak is pierced through by this sword, creating a fist-sized hole. Many scattered stones are all shattered into dust. The third stance of the True Dragon Sword Art - Dragon Swinging Tail! "Success." S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing the effectiveness of his sword, Zhou Sui''s face showed a joyful look. After three years of hard cultivation, he has finally mastered the third stance of the True Dragon Sword Art - Dragon Swinging Tail, which also means his swordsmanship has reached the Upper-Class of Second Stage - Invisible Sword Light. You must know that even the sword cultivators who have reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, there are very few who can reach this realm. Some even only understood the Invisible Sword Light realm after becoming a Golden Core Master. As one can imagine, how difficult it is to reach this realm. Once this realm is reached, the speed of the sword light is several times faster, invisible and soundless. Often the enemy wouldn''t know what happened, just to be pierced through by a sword and died instantly. Even if wearing mid-grade defensive spiritual artifact, it can''t resist it. This is why sword cultivators are known to have the strongest attack among cultivators. Just this kind of attack power alone, no other kind of cultivators can match it. The third stance of True Dragon Sword Art, undoubtedly, is even more terrifying than the ordinary Invisible Sword Light. Just as if a real dragon is swinging its tail, ordinary cultivators can''t detect it at all. Like merging into the void, there isn''t even a hint of murderous intent and it contains terrifying dragon power. Once it hits, it can penetrate the enemy''s defense and pierce through the enemy''s organs. Causing unimaginable damage. Because of this, the True Dragon Sword Art is so well-known. Even the founding ancestor of Immortal Mist Sect in the past could not successfully cultivate this sword art. Because his talent in swordsmanship was too far off, and he was not compatible with this sword art. "Not bad." Zhou Sui is very satisfied, his three years of hard cultivation in swordsmanship is not in vain, he has made some progress. Of course, it''s not only his swordsmanship, he has not neglected his other aspects of cultivation. Thinking about this, he looked at his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Early Foundation Establishment (Progress 97%), Age: 32 (1000)] [Aptitude: Sixth stage Spirit Root (80%)] [Swordsmanship: Upper-Class of Second Stage (10%)] [Rune: Lower-Class of Second Stage (50%)] [Seventh-Order formation: Lower-Class of Second Stage (50%)] [Pill Master: Mid-Class of Second Stage (95%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Minor Accomplishment (90%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Great Achievement (85%)] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart-eye Insight, Heart-eye Linguistics (20%)] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster (80%), Wind Blade Art: Skilled, Golden Light skill: Skilled, Ice Frost skill: Skilled, Spring Wind Rain Skill: Skilled, Lightning Summoning skill: Skilled...] [Obsession Gu: Lower Grade of Third stage, Clone Gu: Lower Grade of Second stage, Wine Bug: Lower Grade of Second stage, Gold Eating Bug: Lower Grade of Second stage, Book Worm: Lower Grade of Second stage, Dream Soul Gu: Middle Grade of Second stage, Dragon Elephant Gu: Lower Grade of Second stage, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Lower Grade of Second stage, Teleportation Insect: Lower Grade of Second stage] Instantly, his cultivation level and the skills he mastered were all clearly displayed before him. The help from the Book Worm has become increasingly significant. Without its help, how would he be able to grasp his current physical condition and progress in cultivation so accurately? "It seems my cultivation will soon reach the early stage of Foundation Establishment." "At that time, I will be able to make a breakthrough and advance to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment Realm." A glint of determination flashed in Zhou Sui''s eyes. From the time he advanced to the early stage of Foundation Establishment, he has been diligently cultivating for about eight years. But even so, he still couldn''t advance to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. But this is only to be expected. Normally, cultivators in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, even with decades of arduous cultivation, may not be able to break through. Some are even stuck at this stage for their entire life, unable to achieve a breakthrough. Even a genius with a First Grade Spirit Root like Leng Yuexi, she also had to cultivate diligently for ten years to make a breakthrough. As for Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan, up until now, their progress has only reached 40% of the early stage of Foundation Establishment, there''s still a long way to go to reach the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. They probably need another ten years of hard work to truly break through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. And this pace of cultivation has already been considered fast. After all, to break through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment in just 20 years is a cultivation speed that countless Foundation Establishment Cultivators dream of. This means that before the end of their lifespan, they have a good chance of advancing to the completion of Foundation Establishment, and then try Core Formation. "My lifespan has actually reached a thousand years." Of course, what surprises Zhou Sui most is the increase in his lifespan. In the past three years, thanks to the continuous tempering of his body by the Dragon Elephant Gu and the influx of a large amount of mysterious blood energy, it doesn''t just enhance his physical fitness, but also increases his lifespan. His lifespan has increased from eight hundred years to a thousand years. Honestly, this is comparable to the lifespan of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator. He is just a Foundation Establishment cultivator now, but ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators live for about this long too. If this is made known, it would surely shock countless cultivators. "Well deserved of the Dragon Elephant''s Body, now my physical body is no longer a simple human." "In a certain sense, I''ve become an exotic life form." "It''s because of this that my lifespan is so long, beyond imagination." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, he could feel the vigorous vitality within him. Indeed, the lifespans of different species are varying. Ordinary humans, without cultivating, at most can live for a hundred years. But what about ordinary monsters or beasts? Even if they are only at the first stage, they can live for two or three hundred years. If they advance to the second stage, then living five or six hundred years is pretty common. If they belong to turtle clan for instance, they could have thousand, or tens of thousands years of lifespan. In short, the length of life varies among different species. Now he is the same, with the tempering power from the Dragon Elephant Gu, he easily breaks the human''s lifespan and even has the lifespan of a normal true dragon, or even an elephant god. These beings, like mythical creatures, possess incredibly long lifespans at birth. They may not have eternal lifespans, but their lifespans are definitely longer than ordinary beings can imagine. Zhou Sui now, has gained some of these characteristics. Chapter 232 - 210: Promotion to Fifth-grade Spiritual Root, Grandmaster Level Alchemy_2 No Array Master had a higher level of cultivation than him. "What a pity, I couldn''t find the Fourth Stage formation." "If I could find the Fourth Stage formation and let the Array Heart Gu learn from it." "Perhaps I could decipher the mystery of the Fourth Stage formation, which would accelerate the upgrade of my formation cultivation level." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, the Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect, and Danding Faction, the three major sects were merely Golden Core Sects. It was already quite exceptional for them to have inherited the Third Stage formation. As for the Fourth Stage formation, it was unthinkable. Even though the Immortal Mist Sect was once a Nascent Soul Sect. But after three thousand years, they lost a great deal of their inheritance. Only a portion of the records regarding the Fourth Stage formation remained in the Scripture Pavilion. As for the actual inheritance of the Fourth Stage formation, very little was left. "There''s no hurry, perhaps when I reach the Wuji Alliance, this Nascent Soul force may have knowledge of the Fourth Stage formation." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. In fact, he wasn''t in much of a hurry to find the knowledge of the Fourth Stage formation. After all, he was only a Foundation Establishment cultivator now, and the knowledge of the Third Stage formation was enough for him. Even if he was aware of the Fourth Stage formation, it would likely be difficult for a Foundation Establishment cultivator to set it up. So, it was unnecessary to pursue higher-level knowledge excessively. Just like a primary school student, who hasn''t fully grasped the knowledge at their level, pursuing university-level knowledge. It is merely overambitious. Of course, the greatest progress was his Alchemist Cultivation, which had reached the upper levels of the Second Stage, barely a step away from the Third Stage. The reason his Alchemist Cultivation advanced so rapidly was thanks to the upgrade of the Five Elements Alchemy Technique to the Grandmaster Level. A truly astounding progress. After reaching the Grandmaster Realm, his execution of the Alchemy Technique was nothing short of transcendental, almost like an extension of his own limbs. Every time he crafted pills, they were of exceptional quality. The success rate of pill creation reached over ninety percent. This was an astonishing figure; not even a Grandmaster could achieve this. In essence, this signifies that his understanding of pills has surpassed the ordinary, reaching a depth unimaginable by the typical Pill Master. He could essentially take disciples or even establish his own sect. "The Grandmaster Level Five Elements Alchemy Technique is indeed powerful." "I might even start trying to craft Third Stage pills." Zhou Sui stroke his chin again. However, it was difficult to practice alchemy in the Flying Boat, he would need a suitable environment. So for now, all he could do was wait. For Zhou Sui, the best news was the Phantasma Transformation skill advancing to the Great Achievement stage. With this level, even a Nascent Soul Ancestor would fail to see through his disguise. Ever since he found out about the existence of the Sky Demon Sect in the Canglan Sea, he became somewhat concerned. Although he had no grudges with the Sky Demon Sect, he had after all stolen their sect''s cultivation technique. If he were to encounter a disciple from the Sky Demon Clan, who knows what might occur. Hence, he made preparations ahead of time, practicing this technique until it reached the Great Achievement stage. Now, even if he came across a disciple from the Sky Demon Sect, they wouldn''t notice anything amiss, potentially avoiding unknowable dangers. "Huh?!" Just then, Zhou Sui felt a disturbance. His Heart Eyes power unconsciously spread around him, covering an area of several thousand feet centred around his body. In fact, the reason this fleet suffered few losses over the past five years was largely due to his Heart Eyes power. His sensory range was wider even than that of a Golden Core Master. Usually, enemies hadn''t even gotten close to the fleet before he picked up on their presence, allowing him to take precautionary measures. Unknown to the sea beasts, they were eliminated ahead of time. This avoided a great number of dangers. Now was no different, he sensed a group of cultivators lurking on a deserted island ahead. "Three Golden Core Mid-stage cultivators." "One hundred fifty Foundation Establishment cultivators." "And judging from the vibes these cultivators are giving off." "Every one of them is troubled by past wrongdoings. Clearly, they''re outlaws, those who kill without batting an eye." "Are these people planning to ambush our fleet?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He noticed that a formation concealed the deserted island, masking its energy and making it appear to outsiders as if there was nothing there. When they got close, the enemies would strike fiercely and without mercy. In the Canglan Sea, many cultivators had fallen into such a trap, resulting in an untimely death. Truthfully, he was quite familiar with these situations. As they got closer to the territory of the Wuji Alliance, they encountered more and more outlaws. Perhaps because it was close to the activity area of the cultivators, so more outlaws started appearing. In the past six months, he didn''t know how many outlaws he had killed. Of course, ordinary cultivators would not dare to approach this massive fleet and would avoid it in advance. Only a few daring and powerful outlaws would dare to attack them. Undoubtedly, this group of hidden cultivators were among them. Having thought of this, Zhou Sui transmitted his divine consciousness to inform Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian, the three Golden Core female cultivators. "What? Another pack of outlaws is targeting us?" "How come there are more and more outlaws these past six months?" Chapter 192 - 192 Clone Sets Out, Exploring the Cave Mansion of the Blood Shadow Ancestor _1 "Hmm, looking at it that way, it is indeed a good thing." "Previously, quite a few Foundation Establishment elders had complained about my decision." "But now, after these troublemakers died, they have all gone quiet." Hearing these words, Leng Yuexi can''t help but nod in agreement. She used to get on many Foundation Establishment elders'' bad side with her decision not to explore the Blood Shadow''s cave. Although they would not say anything publicly, there were still many complaints behind the scenes. But after the Array Peak Master Yao Wen and the Reward and Punishment Hall Master Xue Qiyang, among others, died, the troublemakers shut up completely. Those Foundation Establishment elders also finally realized the danger of the Blood Shadow''s cave. You could say it was like a giant vortex of war. If you get involved without enough strength, it will be certain death without a way out. "It seems that the Nascent Soul cave has increasingly become dangerous. Could the Fourth Order array there be about to be broken?" Zhou Sui squints his eyes, seemingly sensing the approach of danger. "Yes, my husband sure has an eagle eye." "The Fourth Order array, under the attack of twenty or thirty Golden Core Masters, after being constantly hit for eight years, has nearly depleted its Spirit Stone energy." "If it continues like this, the Nascent Soul cave''s defensive formation will surely be destroyed." "And then the long-awaited peace may be shattered." Said Leng Yuexi solemnly. For the past eight years, the Immortal Mist Sect has actually gained more benefits than losses. Because a lot of foreign cultivators came to the Immortal Mist Sect''s territory, bringing an abundance of spirit stones, pills, magical artifacts, materials, secret books, talismans, etc., effectively transforming the Immortal Mist Island into a trading center. During this period, the Immortal Mist Sect made a fortune. The amount of money they''ve made in the last eight years is comparable to the income of the past few decades. If the Nascent Soul cave has not been attacked so far, they probably could match the wealth of more than a dozen Golden Core Masters by market trade alone. "If that''s the case, it is indeed a bit risky." Zhou Sui squints his eyes. After all, the distance between the Immortal Mist Sect headquarters and the Blood Shadow''s cave is just three thousand kilometers. For mortals, perhaps three thousand kilometers is indeed a very far distance. But for a cultivator, it is basically nothing. Essentially, it can be crossed easily in a day or two. So if a Golden Core War truly breaks out, it might affect the Immortal Mist Sect as well." "Actually, there''s no need to worry too much." "In my opinion, the Immortal Mist Sect is still pretty safe." "With the power of the Third Class, High Grade Mist Yin-Yang Formation, even if a Golden Core Master comes looking for trouble." "They may not dare to intrude into the Immortal Mist Sect''s territory." "In fact, if sister Leng is proficient in Seventh-Order formation, you could completely control this formation. You could even confront power at the Nascent Soul Level, let alone pitiful Golden Cores." Said Xia Jingyan solemnly. She had also previously researched the Immortal Mist Sect''s protection formation and knew the might of this third-order formation. Basically, it could be considered a quasi-fourth order formation. It can only be said that it is worthy of being a Nascent Soul Sect once, and its foundation is quite deep. "Proficient in Seventh-Order formation? I also want to be proficient in it." "Unfortunately, the knowledge of Seventh-Order formation is really too difficult. It gives me a headache. It is simply impossible to learn." Leng Yuexi is quite helpless. Although her cultivation talent is quite good, achieving Golden Core status in her eighties. But to learn Seventh-Order formation, it''s not that simple. At most, she has the skill level of a lower first-grade Seventh-Order formation master. She can just barely control this formation, exerting only part of its power. To fully activate this third-order formation, at least a third-order formation master''s level is required. Sadly, to reach this level, there is not a single person in the entire Immortal Mist Sect who could achieve this. Even the Array Peak master''s current level is only second class, high grade. You can imagine how difficult it is to become a third-order formation master. "Seventh-Order formation, you say?" Hearing this, Zhou Sui strokes his chin. He has already trained swordsmanship to a very high level. Next, as long as he continues to cultivate normally, he will not make much progress in a short time. If he wants to increase the combat power of the Immortal Mist Sect, perhaps he really needs to start from Seventh-Order formation. With the power of the Book worm, perhaps he could also become a third-order formation master. Right, it''s not just about studying formation. He also needs first-hand information about the Blood Shadow''s cave. Knowing oneself and the enemy is the only way to achieve total victory. Anyway, he has many clones now, sending a few there doesn''t matter. After all, it doesn''t matter how many clones die. Furthermore, a distance of three thousand kilometers is not very far either. Once Clone Worm reaches the second stage, the distance from his main body can be farther. Three thousand kilometers is barely within control range, and he will not lose contact with the clone." "My lord, what are you thinking about?" S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Leng Yuexi curiously looks at Zhou Sui. "Well, I was thinking of how to teach you about formations." "After much thought, it seems that I will have to personally teach you the mysteries of Seventh-Order formation." Zhou Sui holds Leng Yuexi''s slim waist. "My lord, isn''t the teaching of formations supposed to wait until night time." "Now it''s broad daylight." Leng Yuexi''s face turns red as she teases, her eyes coy. She is a dignified Golden Core Master and the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. Learning knowledge during the day is absurd. If the word gets out, she would be truly embarrassed. "Relax, your study time will be long, it will last until the night." "Plus, when it comes to studying, there is no distinction between day and night." Zhou Sui bluntly says, after all, he is a good teacher. "Hmph." Hearing this, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan blush. But as students, they also need to learn about this cultivation knowledge together. In a short time, they immerse themselves in learning. ... Whoosh! At this point, three clones of Zhou Sui set off from the Immortal Mist Sect. They perform the Phantasma Transformation skill, changing into three different appearances, tall, short, fat, thin, and more or less everything in between. At the same time, they also show the cultivation of the Qi Cultivation nineth Layer. After all, a high cultivation level might attract attention, while a weak one may lead to ambushes. Qi Cultivation nineth Layer is a decent middle ground. On his way, he is surprised to find that the number of cultivators in the Immortal Mist Sect domain are increasing. If it was eight years ago, before the Nascent Soul cave appeared, the number of cultivators was not few, but not at the level as it''s now. Most cultivators hid in the mountains, or cultivators in the market. But now, he has found a large number of cultivators moving in groups - much more than before. Of course, more importantly, he felt a dreadful aura from these cultivators. Each one seems not easy to provoke. Chapter 234 - 210: Promotion to Fifth-grade Spiritual Root, Grandmaster Level Alchemy_4 To offend any of them would be a one-way street to death. Sects from the remote sea area like this Golden Core Sect are exceedingly rare. If they missed this opportunity, they most likely would not get another one. Most importantly, there would be no harm even if they failed. Given their abilities, they would undoubtedly be able to escape. If they succeeded, they would make a fortune overnight. It seemed like an entirely risk-free operation. "Second brother, third brother, you two are right." "Let''s test the weight of these three Golden Core Masters." "Let''s see what these Golden Core Masters from the remote sea area are capable of." Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If they aren''t capable of anything, we''ll kill them all. No one will be spared." A cold light appeared in Wu Gold''s eyes as he also made the decision to launch the attack. Without a doubt, if they missed such a massive opportunity, they probably wouldn''t be able to sleep peacefully when they returned. Restless and sleepless nights. "Tell me, how far is that fleet from us?" Wu Gold asked in a deep voice. "Boss, our people have been secretly keeping an eye on them. They''re just about ten kilometers away from the island where we''ve set the ambush. It shouldn''t be long before they reach our location." The sycophantic cultivator said with smugness. "Hehe, just ten kilometers?" "It seems like your people have been spotted." "Those three Golden Core female cultivators have already arrived above our island." "They are bold indeed. Knowing that we''ve set an ambush for them, they still dared to attack." "It seems we, the Three Hawks of the Wu family, have been grossly underestimated." Wu Gold''s expression turned ferocious, and a murderous intent exploded from him, engulfing the entire desolate island with his formidable Golden Core Law Domain. Causing a massive vibration and deafening roar across the island. What?! The sycophantic cultivator''s face changed dramatically as he was about to say something. BOOM~~ However, a golden light abruptly tore through the sky above and struck mercilessly at the island''s Seventh-Order formation, causing terrifying fluctuations. With only one hit, the formation of the island was immediately shattered into dust, completely ruptured. The numerous cultivators on the island had all erupted out, coughing out blood, falling victims to varying degrees of injuries. Each one of the robbers looked in shock at the four figures that had suddenly appeared in the sky. Three of them were Golden Core female cultivators, and one was a Foundation Establishment male cultivator. These three Golden Core female cultivators were naturally Lin Yazhu, Leng Yuexi, and Shen Biqian. As for the Foundation Establishment male cultivator, it was one of Zhou Sui''s clones. For the sake of a surprise attack, Zhou Sui''s clone personally made a move, carrying the Teleportation Insect and teleported the three Golden Core female cultivators above the desolate island, leaving these bandits completely unprepared. They had not anticipated that the three Golden Core women would abandon the Flying Boat, making a beeline to their hideout. Honestly, they had no idea when they had been discovered by the enemy. "You all are bold." "We, the Three Hawks of the Wu family, were about to personally come for you." "Yet, you dare to show yourselves, seeking trouble." "You are setting yourselves up for death." Wu Gold, Wu Mu and Wu Fire were enraged, feeling as though they were being underestimated. They couldn''t accept that three Golden Core women would dare belittle the Three Hawks of the Wu family. Did the enemy really see them as soft persimmons, assuming that they could just mold and knead them as they pleased?! WHOOSH~~ In an instant, they pulled out low-grade magical treasure-level flying swords from their bodies, exuding a horrifying Sword Qi. Especially as their Sword Qi resonated with each other, combining into one, and forming a colossal Sword Array, right above them. This was the Heart-to-Heart Sword Formation! This was a Swordsmanship heritage they had obtained from a certain cave dwelling. To be able to master this Sword Array, everyone''s hearts must resonate in perfect unison. The Wu brothers, being triplet brothers from birth, share a unique mental connection, forming perfect synchrony among them. For this reason, they quickly mastered the Sword Array, and even perfected it to a high realm. Thanks to this Sword Array, they practically ruled the sea area under the Wuji Alliance''s control, making them invincible. Even late Golden Core cultivators would avoid them. A slight misstep would lead to annihilation under their Sword Qi. Even the true disciples from Nascent Soul Sects didn''t dare confront the Three Hawks of the Wu family. This testified to their unmatched martial prowess, utterly at par with true disciples from the Nascent Soul Sects. Chapter 241 - 213: Nascent Soul Ancestors Recruitment, Future Alliance Hierarch_1 Of course, Master Peach Blossom was not just incredibly beautiful, she was also a formidable Nascent Soul Ancestor, whose cultivation was unfathomably advanced. Even though she tried hard to suppress her own aura, her Nascent Soul domain, lightly released, still exerted suffocating pressure on all cultivators present, as if a mountain was rolling over them. It felt as if with a mere movement, heaven and earth would split apart, just like deity. Her existence was beyond imagination. If a Golden Core Master could rule over an island, a Nascent Soul Elder could rule over a whole sea area, maintaining the rule of a power for a thousand years. It was easy to perceive her deterrent power. In some respects, she could be referred to as a land immortal. "Correct, are you the Golden Core female cultivators who wish to join our Wuji Alliance?" Master Peach Blossom''s beautiful eyes fell on Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian. She was quite content with what she saw. Because she was a beauty fanatic, she naturally wanted the women she recruited to be beautiful. Now at a glance, these three Golden Core female cultivators were indeed exceptional, with perfect figures, and their beauty was not at all inferior to her own. They perfectly met her preferences. "Yes, Master." Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian all responded respectfully. After all, the other person was a Nascent Soul Ancestor, a figure they had no chance of meeting on Immortal Mist Island. It was unexpected that as soon as they arrived at the Wuji Alliance, they would encounter such a powerful figure. Even though they were Golden Core Masters themselves, they still felt a wave of pressure. "Would you like to join my Peach Blossom Island?" Master Peach Blossom inquired. The so-called Peach Blossom Island was, of course, an island she controlled, with a fourth-stage spirit vein, making it one of the most important islands controlled by the Wuji Alliance and rich in resources. The power she had created basically all lived on Peach Blossom Island. Of course, that''s beside the point. The most important thing was that once they agreed to join Peach Blossom Island, they would essentially be entering the core of the Wuji Alliance and becoming core members. The benefits they would receive were unimaginable. However, in doing so, they would lose their autonomy and would no longer be able to have their own power. "If we join Peach Blossom Island, what should we do with the people who have come with us?" Leng Yuexi asked. "Well, of course, you''ll leave them to the Wuji Alliance to handle." "Other than you, random people naturally can''t set foot on Peach Blossom Island." Master Peach Blossom responded matter-of-factly. After all, her Peach Blossom Island was her residence, she naturally wouldn''t allow a bunch of noisy people on her island. Cultivators who could enter Peach Blossom Island were generally the ones close to her. "In that case, we''re deeply sorry." "We are the Sect Masters of our own sects, carrying the legacy of the sects." "We can''t abandon these sect disciples, we can only apologize for rejecting the kindness." Leng Yuexi said solemnly. "We feel the same." Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian nodded. They naturally didn''t want to abandon their own sects either. After all, these elders and disciples had followed them for thousands of miles to join the Wuji Alliance. They couldn''t just abandon them. They weren''t that kind of people. The Golden Core Managers of the Wuji Alliance who were present all widened their eyes in disbelief, looking at Leng Yuexi and the others. They hadn''t expected these Golden Core female cultivators to make such a choice. It must be noted that Master Peach Blossom was a Nascent Soul Ancestor - the future Alliance Hierarch of the Wuji Alliance. If they followed Master Peach Blossom, they might even have the opportunity to form Nascent Souls in the future. But if they relied on themselves, there was no way they could form Nascent Souls. Just trying to obtain the materials needed for forming a Nascent Soul was a daunting task. It can be said that this refusal was equivalent to giving up an opportunity to obtain the materials for forming a Nascent Soul. Do they really know what a great opportunity they have missed? "Well, you guys are loyal and righteous." "In that case, if you ever change your mind in the future, you can come to find me." Upon hearing this, Master Peach Blossom smiled a little, showing no anger. On the contrary, she admired these women even more. Loyal and righteous people are always worth admiring. And she was not the kind of woman who would fly into a rage after being rejected. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, once rejected, she would not provide another opportunity. After all, opportunities only come once. If you miss it, there won''t be a next time. Whoosh! As soon as her words fell, Master Peach Blossom''s figure flashed, and she instantly left the place, without any intention of politeness, and even without saying hello to the Golden Core Managers present. She did things her own way. Seeing Master Peach Blossom leaving, the various Golden Core Managers also breathed a sigh of relief. Their expressions relaxed a lot. After all, the Nascent Soul Ancestor''s pressure was too enormous. Even if the other side had little malice, they still felt suffocated. It was like a rabbit staying by a tiger. Even if you knew the tiger might be full, who would know if the tiger would suddenly go mad and kill them? The best solution was, of course, to stay away from the tiger. "What a pity." Zhou Sui looked at the enchanting figure of Master Peach Blossom as she left and felt a bit regretful. If he could marry Master Peach Blossom, he probably would''ve been able to swagger around the Wuji Alliance. Having a Nascent Soul Ancestor covering him would make him untouchable in hell or heaven. But, his Obsession Gu was only at the third stage. It couldn''t handle a Nascent Soul Ancestor. In that case, he could only give up for the time being. "I hadn''t expected you to be willing to refuse the Master. Do you know how great an opportunity you missed?" Manager Peng Hao said regretfully. He hadn''t thought these Golden Core female cultivators would reject Master Peach Blossom''s solicitation. If it were any other Golden Core Masters, they probably would''ve agreed long ago. "Everyone has their own ambition," Leng Yuexi smirked slightly, without any intention of explaining. "True, everyone has their own ambition." "Since you''ve refused Master''s solicitation, you can''t become core members of the Wuji Alliance." "You can only become peripheral members." "Of course, even so, you have the right to choose three islands as your future base in the Wuji Alliance." "As long as you don''t betray the Wuji Alliance, these islands will become your headquarters in the future. As long as you pay a certain management fee each year, you can reside there forever." Manager Peng Hao said, outlining the numerous benefits of joining the Wuji Alliance. The biggest benefit was that they could get an island with a third-stage spirit vein for free. If they were core members of the Wuji Alliance, or the legitimate lineage, they naturally could have an island with a high-grade, third-stage spirit vein. But if they were peripheral members, with little power and little responsibility, they could only choose from the leftover islands, most likely with a low-grade, third-stage spirit vein. Although for a Golden Core Master, that would be barely good enough, the environment certainly wouldn''t be as good as that of a high-grade, third-stage spirit vein. Chapter 195 - 195: Heart Eyes Insight, Probing the Golden Core Master _1 With only two or three days of travel, Zhou Sui''s clone arrived at the location of Blood Shadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling. Immediately, he saw the emergence of huge camps scattered in the distance. Each camp represented a powerful Golden Core force. Within each camp, there was a release of dominant auras, which were clearly Golden Core Masters and Foundation Establishment cultivators. Of course, there were also cultivators of the Qi Cultivation Stage. After all, Foundation Establishment cultivators still needed some servants. Who else would take care of their daily needs? They surely couldn''t do everything by themselves. These Golden Core forces had completely surrounded the cave dwelling of the Blood Shadow Ancestor without any gaps. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!! In an instant, Zhou Sui''s two clones instantly separated in two different directions, left and right. They activated the Phantasma Transformation skill, concealing their auras to reach the Minor Accomplishment stage of the Phantasma Transformation skill. Even a Golden Core Master couldn''t see through them. So the two clones quickly dispersed into various corners, then turned into a Gu insect and drilled into one of the big trees, temporarily hiding themselves. "Heart Eyes Insight!" At this moment, both clones nearly simultaneously used the power of the Heart Eyes. Actually, this is the mystery of the Clone Gu. Whatever power the original body learns, the clone can copy, though the power is halved, it''s completely enough. More importantly, the power of the Heart, is much more mysterious than Divine Sense. Even the Golden Core Master cannot perceive the insights of the Heart Eyes. Zhou Sui had used it before at the Immortal Mist Peak and even Leng Yuexi could not detect any unusual signs. If even Leng Yuexi couldn''t detect it, not to mention other Golden Core Masters. Whoosh~~~ The next second, the power of the Heart Eyes instantly covered this area, silent and effortless, easily penetrating through the Prohibition Arrays of each camp, sensing the various noises inside. "So many Golden Core forces have come here." A moment later, Zhou Sui was flabbergasted. There are so many Golden Core forces that have arrived at the Blood Shadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling, apart from the Danding Faction, Qingmu Sect, there is also the Ghost Demon Sect, Yellow Maple Valley, and even the Golden Core Sect and Golden Core Families from tens of thousands of miles away. Although we can''t say all the Golden Core forces of Immortal Mist Island have put everything on the line, at least most of them have appeared. There were even some Golden Core Loose Cultivators. Even the enigmatic Xuanbao Tower had dispatched three Golden Core Masters to this place. It could be said that the Golden Core Masters, who are rare to see on a normal day, are now visible everywhere. "This place is truly a vortex." The choice of the Immortal Mist Sect to not participate is the right one." Zhou Sui also gasped, this place indeed is incredibly dangerous. You must know, now in the Immortal Mist Sect, only Leng Yuexi remains as a Golden Core Master, if she falls here, then the Immortal Mist Sect would be completely finished. Even if Leng Yuexi isn''t the Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect, she is my Dao companion, and I can''t let her take risks. At this moment, he began hearing numerous conversations of Golden Core Masters. "Hehe, the cave mansion of the Blood Shadow Ancestor is indeed formidable. After eight years of attacking, we finally see hope of breaking the Seventh-Order formation. If someone personally controls this fourth-stage Blood Sea Flowing Light formation, we Golden Core Masters approaching it is tantamount to courting death." "Regardless, this is a fourth-stage formation, even amongst the Canglan Sea region it is considered rare. Fortunate for us that Blood Shadow Ancestor was a Nascent Soul Ancestor three thousand years ago. If the time was slightly closer, I would not dare to invade this Nascent Soul cave mansion." "Indeed, no matter how powerful the Blood Shadow Ancestor was, three thousand years is enough to erase everything. The other party could not possibly survive until now." "If we could obtain the legacy of the Blood Shadow Ancestor, I''m afraid we would strike it rich. Then we wouldn''t need to remain on this barren island like Immortal Mist Island and could completely move on to other major islands to find opportunities to form Nascent Souls." "It is said that the Blood Shadow Ancestor dominated the era three thousand years ago, causing heavy losses to Immortal Mist Sect, the tyrant of the Immortal Mist Island at the time. Even the former Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Immortal Mist Sect almost perished, showing his ferocity. One can imagine that such Nascent Soul Ancestor must have left many treasures behind. Perhaps there are spiritual objects for Nascent Soul formation. Even if there are none for Nascent Soul formation, obtaining spiritual objects for Core Formation would also be great." The Golden Core Masters engaged in heated discussions. They gazed greedily at the Nascent Soul cave mansion before them, wishing they could immediately rush in and ransack all the treasures inside. Unfortunately, they were hindered by the fourth-stage grand formation and had no alternative. They could only suppress their impatience, gradually erode the fourth-stage grand formation. If they rushed through recklessly, they would definitely die. "However, there''s one thing that''s very strange. This time the Immortal Mist Sect doesn''t seem to have sent any Golden Core Masters over, not even a few Foundation Establishment cultivators rushed over. It seems like they''ve completely abandoned this Nascent Soul cave mansion. Could there be some sort of conspiracy?" A Golden Core Master voiced his doubts. He always found it strange that the Immortal Mist Sect did not participate, even suspecting that it might be a conspiracy. "Indeed it''s extremely strange. Normally speaking, they have a Nascent Soul Cave Mansion, yet it is situated within their borders, they have chosen to open it to other forces, but did not send anyone. They wouldn''t happen to know something, would it? Or did the cave mansion of the Blood Shadow Ancestor hold some hidden dangers." "Hehe, you guys are flattering the Immortal Mist Sect too much. Do you still think the Immortal Mist Sect was the Nascent Soul sect from three thousand years ago? It has long declined and is completely dilapidated. Such a large sect currently only has two Golden Core Masters. One of them is seriously injured and is in seclusion to heal. The only one left is a newly-promoted Golden Core female cultivator. In terms of strength, where can she compare to us, the old Golden Core cultivators? Naturally, they did not dare to take risks and participate in this excavation of the Nascent Soul cave mansion. If that Golden Core female cultivator falls, then the Immortal Mist Sect will truly be finished." S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I think there''s another important reason - the Blood Shadow Ancestor is the enemy of the Immortal Mist Sect, and the Blood Shadow Ancestor probably harbours bone-deep hatred towards the disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect. The Sect Master Immortal Mist Sect must know this as well. If they rashly enter the cave of the Blood Shadow Ancestor, they may perhaps suffer from the Blood Shadow Ancestor''s hidden tactics. There might even appear special prohibitions specifically against the Immortal Mist Sect." "It really is a pity. If the Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect really dared to come, perhaps there would be a chance for a sneak attack, killing this Golden Core female cultivator of the Immortal Mist Sect. At that time, the Immortal Mist Sect would be leaderless, and we might be able to take over the Sect without shedding a drop of blood. It''s a pity that the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect is too cautious, allowing her to avoid a calamity." "Indeed, even a rotten ship has three nails. It has succeeded the path of the Nascent Soul sect of the past. Perhaps there is a Nascent Soul lineage inside. But it seems there''s no opportunity now." "Honestly, we can''t be so sure that the Immortal Mist Sect isn''t planning something behind the scenes. We should be cautious. Let''s not capsize in the gutter in this Nascent Soul cave mansion." "Hehe, even if this is a trap, do any of you really have the heart to leave now? I don''t believe that the Blood Shadow Ancestor who died three thousand years ago could cause any trouble." Many Golden Core Masters engaged in heated discussions. They, of course, knew how dangerous it is to excavate a Nascent Soul cave mansion. But the Blood Shadow Ancestor once swept across the Canglan Sea region, leaving behind a great reputation, countless treasures, and secret techniques on his body. Everyone coveted such a Nascent Soul legacy. Even if they knew there might be traps inside, they were reluctant to give it up. Regardless, they had to pry open the prohibition array inside and see the situation inside. Chapter 196 - 196: Blood Demon Tree, the dungeon remnants of the sealed demon_1 At this very moment, Zhou Sui''s clone was able to perceive the conversation of these Golden Core Masters, which gave him a certain degree of understanding of the Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling. "These Golden Core Masters are indeed not good people." "They are plotting against the Immortal Mist Sect without any cause or grievance." "It turns out that in this world of Cultivation, being weak is a sin." Zhou Sui took a deep breath. These Golden Core Masters chatted without a care, believing that their conversations were unknown to others. Little did they know that his Power of Heart was monitoring their every move. However, he also learned that these Golden Core Masters harbor ill intentions. "Hmm? This Nascent Soul Cave seems to be rather unusual." A thought crossed Zhou Sui''s mind. His Power of Heart spread outwards and reached the massive Nascent Soul Cave in an instant. The cave was surrounded by a massive Prohibition Array, forming a blood-red barrier. It was none other than the famed Fourth stage formation, the Blood Sea Luminous Array. It was this Fourth stage formation that easily blocked these Golden Core Masters. If it were not for the lack of spirit stone energy within the formation, these Golden Core Masters would have no chance of breaking the formation. However, he noticed that the formation seemed unable to block his Power of Heart. Boom~ With a slight shift in his thoughts, the Power of Heart easily penetrated the Prohibition Array. Even the Blood Sea Luminous Array could not stop it, allowing him to sense the situation inside the cave. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was well known that a Fourth-Stage formation could easily block Divine Consciousness, but it couldn''t stop the exploration of the Power of Heart. Without a doubt, this was another function of the Power of Heart. "What?!" In an instant, Zhou Sui''s hair stood on end. He sensed a giant tree appeared deep within the cave. It was red all over, like a flame burning, covered in countless blood-colored talismans. It looked extremely evil. The ground around it was littered with skulls, like a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. The tree seemed to have numerous vengeful spirits attached to it. It seemed as if with every breath the tree took, it devoured countless lives. What''s more shocking was that there were huge golden chains on the tree. They appeared to hold a mysterious sealing power, imprisoning the tree and preventing the monstrous tree from struggling. "Blood Demon Tree, Rank: Fourth stage, Abilities: Unknown, Lifespan: Unknown." Immediately, some information surged to Zhou Sui''s Heart-eye Recognition. This was the power of Heart-eye Recognition. Whether it was a living being or an object, he could see some information about their characteristics, similar to divination skill. Boom~ At this moment, the Blood Demon Tree, which seemed to be asleep, sensed something and woke up instantly. A terrifying face appeared on its trunk. An invisible, terrifying dark force surged forth, forming a vast blood sea. "This is not good!" Zhou Sui sensed a deadly crisis. His hair stood on end as he instantly retracted his Power of Heart. He sweat profusely, feeling that he would have been noticed by this terrifying entity if he had been a bit slower. That dark and deep power seemed to devour everything, corrupting everything. "What is this thing? Could it be the legendary demon?!" Zhou Sui''s pupils contracted. After joining the Immortal Mist Sect, he received all the inheritance of the Sect, which naturally included numerous legends about the Cultivation World and a lot of information. Demons represent a kind of terrifying creature in the Cultivation World. They are far more terrifying than beasts. Not only do they possess extraordinary abilities, but they also have indestructible bodies. No one knows where they came from. All they know is that demons once wreaked havoc in the ancient Cultivation World, leading to many ancient sects'' downfall and causing a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, with countless Cultivators dying and many inheritances disappearing. Despite this, the Cultivators won the battle. They sealed a large number of demons and locked them in various places. This allowed the Cultivation World to return to peace. However, demons still appear from time to time in the Cultivation World. Each appearance results in endless killings. It can be imagined that demons are enemies of Cultivators and all living beings. "Could it be that this is not a Nascent Soul Cave but a place where a demon is sealed?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He realized the seriousness of the situation. Who spread the news, who brought so many Golden Core Masters here, and why they want to lift the seal here?! What kind of conspiracy does the other party have? For a moment, his expression was unpredictable. He felt that the Cultivation World was too deep. It was like a whirlpool with countless ambitious people plotting something. "Should I tell the other Golden Core Masters about this?!" Zhou Sui clenched his fist, but then he thought better of it. He was just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. His words didn''t carry much weight. It was impossible for these Golden Core Masters to stop attacking this Nascent Soul Cave just based on his words. Doing so would only expose his whereabouts and secrets. This would simply be more harm than good. Moreover, even if he really saved these Golden Core Masters, they might not be grateful to him. The story of the farmer and the snake is popular everywhere. "Forget it, since I can''t tell the other Golden Core Masters, I still have to warn the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect and the Sect Leader of Danding Faction." Zhou Sui took a deep breath and immediately made a decision. After all, Lin Yazhu, the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, and Shen Biqian, the Sect Leader of Danding Faction, were both under the influence of his Obsession Gu. They could be considered his future companions in Dao. He didn''t want to see his future Dao companions vanish in smoke here. That would be too regrettable. With this thought in mind, Zhou Sui sent a Divine Consciousness Transmission to Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian. "Lin, my friend, this cave dwelling is fraught with danger, possibly containing a sealed demon. Please be extremely cautious." "Shen, my friend, if the seal on this cave is broken, do not rush in. You must step back to avoid any unknown danger." In an instant, both Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian heard Zhou Sui''s Divine Consciousness Transmission. Because it was Divine Consciousness Transmission, it was not only very secretive and undetectable to others, but also very clear. What?! In a blink of an eye, Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian who were originally cultivating in their own camps, almost simultaneously woke up, as transmitting Divine Consciousness to Golden Core Masters is not a simple matter. "Who''s there?" A glint flashed in Lin Yazhu''s beautiful eyes. Her powerful Golden Core Divine Consciousness erupted instantly, sweeping an area of several miles in an attempt to find the person who transmitted the Divine Consciousness. Unfortunately, no matter how she searched, she couldn''t find any trace of the other party. It was as if the voice had appeared out of nowhere. Chapter 244 - 214 Advancement to Late Foundation Establishment, Three Challenges in Core Formation_3 Immortal Mist Island had lost the opportunity for Nascent Soul because of losing the fourth-stage Spirit Vein in the past. This led many Golden Core cultivators to leave Immortal Mist Island to find opportunities for Core Formation. If a fourth-stage Spirit Vein existed in this place, then they could also form their cores here. They wouldn''t need to borrow another fourth-stage Spirit Vein to form their cores. The significance of this is self-evident. However, after carefully sensing, they still couldn''t find the existence of the fourth-stage Spirit Vein. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thinking about it, this was quite normal. If a fourth-stage Spirit Vein could be found so easily, this island would not have been given up by the Wuji Alliance. "My lord, if there really is a fourth-stage Spirit Vein, where could the source be?" Shen Biqian asked curiously. "It''s not in the island, but under the deep sea." Zhou Sui let out a faint smile. He received information about the fourth-stage Spirit Vein from the Object-searching Gu. It was located under the Tri-Star Island Group. Due to being in the deep sea, many of the cultivators of the Wuji Alliance could not notice it. "In the deep sea?" "If so, it might be extremely troublesome." Lin Yazhu frowned slightly. After all, attracting a fourth-stage Spirit Vein, especially one in the deep sea, was probably not an easy task. Especially if the information about the fourth-stage Spirit Vein was exposed, it would surely be reclaimed by the Wuji Alliance immediately. They would not stand a chance to use it. "Don''t worry." "I have already found the source of that deep-sea fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "Next, we''ll just need to set up a third-stage Spirit Gathering Array, to lead the spiritual energy of the Spirit Vein to the surface." "So that the Spirit Vein grade of the three islands will increase." "Accepting a third-class, middle grade or even a third-class, high-grade level." "When you need to advance to the Nascent Soul Realm in the future, artificially increase the concentration of spiritual energy to reach the fourth-stage." "In this way, no one would know that there exists a fourth-stage Spirit Vein here." "Even if they come to our island, they will only know that there exists a third-stage Spirit Vein." "But according to your Late Golden Core strength, protecting the third-stage Spirit Vein should not be a problem." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, he had already thought through the plan. After all, he was a third-class, high-grade Array Master. Setting up a third-stage Spirit Gathering Array was simply child''s play for him. Currently, among the three sects, no one''s Formation Cultivation Level is higher than his. "My lord, in that case, the Spirit Gathering Array and Mountain Protection Array of our three sects will need to rely entirely on you. The Formation Masters in our sects are all mediocre and can''t be compared to you." Shen Biqian looked at Zhou Sui with affectionate eyes. Leng Yuexi and Lin Yazhu also nodded. After all, the third-stage arrays of their sects had been built by the Array Masters a thousand years ago. The younger generations are inferior now and can no longer reproduce the arrays arranged by their predecessors. They could only rely on Zhou Sui''s power to set up a third-stage array. "No problem, leave it to me." Zhou Sui nodded, he could use this opportunity to apply his many years of knowledge in formations. Although his Formation Cultivation Level indeed reached the realm of third-class, high-grade, he didn''t have many chances to apply it. If he manages to embed theoretical knowledge with practice, then he believes his Formation Cultivation Level will definitely improve greatly. ..... One day later. Zhou Sui used a High-Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Water-Repelling Pearl, to enter the deep sea. His entire body was wrapped in a bubble, which contained continuous spiritual energy and could isolate the water from the outside, allowing people to move freely in the sea. This was one of the spiritual artifacts in the Immortal Mist Sect''s treasury, taken out by Zhou Sui. Because he was going to dive into the seabed, to observe the spirit veins in the depths of the sea. "It really is a fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "But it''s not just a simple fourth class, low-grade Spirit Vein." "It might be a middle grade, or even a high-grade, fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "It is indeed an opportunity, but it is also quite troublesome." Zhou Sui activated his Heart Eyes and spread the invisible Power of Heart, sensing the whole seabed. There were also some mountain ranges in the deep sea, and a vast Spirit Vein was hidden in the depths of the sea. It was like a giant dragon lurking in the deep sea, its spiritual energy was unimaginably dense. It''s simply incomparable to a third-stage Spirit Vein. Because the Spirit Vein was hidden deep within the sea, separated by a thick barrier, almost no spiritual energy leaked out, so it was normal for cultivators to unidentified it. If not for the power of the Object-Searching Gu, he wouldn''t be aware of the secret either. Perhaps it would take thousands or even tens of thousands of years of crustal movement and volcanic eruptions for the Spirit Veins in the deep sea to emit massive amounts of spiritual energy before they could be known to the world. But now it''s different. This Spirit Vein has been discovered by him. Naturally, he needs to build an array to hide this fourth-stage Spirit Vein. In this way, even if a cultivator accidentally passed by, he would not be able to sense the existence of the fourth-stage Spirit Vein here. He is well aware of the trouble that the exposure of a fourth-stage Spirit Vein can cause. But if he had to spit out the meat in his mouth, it would be even more impossible. Moreover, most importantly, as long as the array is used to hide it, there won''t be any problem. When he advances to the Golden Core, or even the Nascent Soul Realm, even if the fourth-grade Spirit Vein is exposed, no one dares to say anything about it. Chapter 198 - 198 The Truth About the Disaster Three Thousand Years Ago_1 Several days later. The news about the incident at Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling, like a storm, reached the Immortal Mist Sect and was known to many cultivators and elders in the sect. "What are you saying? That Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling is fake? That place is actually a relic where demons were sealed?" A Foundation Establishment elder was stunned, hardly daring to believe what he''d heard. "Yes." Another Foundation Establishment elder nodded: "When the prohibition array of the Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling was broken, a large number of the Golden Core Masters entered. Who would have thought that inside it actually had a sealed demon. This demon became violent and plainly had the strength of the Nascent Soul Level. The result is obvious. Most of the Golden Core Masters and Foundation Establishment cultivators died at the hands of this demon. Only a few Golden Core Masters and Foundation Establishment cultivators managed to escape alive. Now that place has become forbidden and no more cultivators dare to approach it." He briefly relayed the news he had heard. "It''s actually a relic where demons were sealed?" "But there was plenty of evidence before that it was indeed Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling." "What is really going on?" Yao Wen, the master of Array Peak, couldn''t believe that such a thing would happen. In fact, they weren''t fools. If they didn''t have enough evidence to prove that it was Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling, they wouldn''t have risked so much. "I heard a piece of insider information." "It is said that the disaster three thousand years ago was caused by Bloodshadow Ancestor." "This Bloodshadow Ancestor is not simply an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator, it''s very likely that he is an incarnation of a demon." "Or maybe he was controlled by a demon, hence he slaughtered everywhere on Immortal Mist Island, causing massive casualties." "The ancestors of our Immortal Mist Sect, along with many Nascent Soul Cultivators, surrounded and attacked Bloodshadow Ancestor." "In the end, at a great cost, Bloodshadow Ancestor or perhaps, the demon was sealed." Ma Qianjun, the master of Pill Medicine Peak, revealed the insider information he had heard with a mysterious tone. "Yes, allegedly the only fourth stage Spirit Vein of Immortal Mist Island was contaminated by that demon." "In order to prevent a magical disaster from occurring on Immortal Mist Island, the ancestors of the Immortal Mist Sect chose to destroy that fourth stage Spirit Vein." "This was a matter of no choice." "Who would have thought, our Immortal Mist Sect declined after that and has never recovered." Another Foundation Establishment elder spoke solemnly. He had also heard some news about Immortal Mist Island from three thousand years ago from outside. Although the Immortal Mist Sect no longer records this information, it seems that some Nascent Soul Level forces outside Immortal Mist Island still kept records of this incident. This information was also deliberately leaked by Xuanbao Tower. "Fortunately, the Sect Master insisted on not going to Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling. Otherwise, our Immortal Mist Sect would have been almost destroyed even if we didn''t die." A Foundation Establishment elder was extremely grateful. He remembered that he wanted to write to the Sect Master to explore Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling and obtain the treasures inside. Fortunately, the Sect Master forcefully resisted public opinion, staved off the temptation of the Nascent Soul cave dwelling, and prevented the cultivators of Immortal Mist Sect from going to that cave. Otherwise, who knows how many Foundation Establishment elders would have died this time. Even a Golden Core Master like the Sect Master might not have survived. By then, the Immortal Mist Sect might have truly become history. "To tell you the truth, did the Sect Master know in advance that there was something strange about Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling, so he has always been uninterested in Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling and even hindered other cultivators from going there?" Someone asked very curiously. After all, without knowing the inside information, which Golden Core Master could resist the temptation of a Nascent Soul cave dwelling. He believed that Leng Yuexi must have known the trickery in this Nascent Soul cave dwelling and therefore made this choice. "Shut up. Is this matter something you can casually talk about?" "This time Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling killed so many Golden Core Masters and damaged so many Golden Core forces." "If they find an excuse to say that this matter is a trap laid by our Immortal Mist Sect, I''m afraid they will all come knocking on our doors." "All of you shut your mouths." "This matter has nothing to do with our Immortal Mist Sect. We are also victims, you know?" Ma Qianjun, the master of Pill Medicine Peak, said very seriously, staring at the numerous Immortal Mist Sect cultivators. "Yes, Master." Hearing this, many Immortal Mist Sect cultivators all nodded in agreement. They also understood the seriousness of this matter and naturally wouldn''t talk casually. After all, too many Golden Core Masters were lost this time and other forces suffered heavy losses. If any rumors come out at this time pointing at the Immortal Mist Sect, the Immortal Mist Sect would probably become everyone''s target. By then, the Immortal Mist Sect might not be able to withstand the pressure from so many Golden Core forces. "But, Master, what about the relic where the demon is sealed?" "I see that the demon seems about to break free." "Once it breaks free from the seal, our Immortal Mist Sect might not be able to resist." A Foundation Establishment elder was deeply worried. Compared to the possible threats from Golden Core forces, he believed the threat from that demon was even greater. After all, that demon was close at hand and nobody knew when it would break free. If it indeed frees itself, they would probably be in big trouble. This is because the base of the Immortal Mist Sect is right here and there''s no way to move it. "Don''t worry. It probably won''t pose a threat in the short term." "For that demon to break free from the seal is not that simple." "Moreover, it has been sealed for three thousand years. Its strength must have weakened a lot." "It won''t threaten us in the short term." Ma Qianjun, the master of Pill Medicine Peak, tried to comfort them. Hearing this, many Immortal Mist Sect cultivators immediately felt much more at ease. ...¡­ At this moment, in the Immortal Mist Peak. Leng Yuexi, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and Zhou Sui naturally also knew about the incident in the Bloodshadow Ancestor''s cave dwelling. With Zhou Sui, who had experienced it personally, they knew the details even better. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Sire, you said that demon is extremely dangerous and has at least the strength of Nascent Soul Level?" Leng Yuexi asked with a very serious expression. A demon at the Nascent Soul Level was really horrifying, enough to sweep over the entire Immortal Mist Island. "Yes." Zhou Sui nodded: "Although my clone only sensed it from afar, I know that its strength is not something ordinary Golden Core Masters can match. It is definitely comparable to a Nascent Soul Ancestor." "But isn''t it a bit exaggerated to move the entire sect?" Leng Yuexi said with some hesitation. This was where she was a bit hesitant. When Zhou Sui found out that the Nascent Soul cave dwelling was the location where the demon Blood Demon Tree was sealed, he immediately had a strong sense of danger. Because the Immortal Mist Sect was way too close to that Blood Demon Tree. One careless move and the entire sect would be wiped out. A wise man does not stand under a precarious wall. He naturally didn''t want to stay in this extremely dangerous place. He wanted to run away immediately and distance himself from the Blood Demon Tree. Chapter 199 - 199: Shen Biqian is Poisoned and They Share a Room_1 "No, it''s not an exaggeration at all." Zhou Sui spoke gravely: "I have been up close with the Blood Demon Tree, it is by far a terrifyingly sinister and formidable demon, and not something that an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator can match." "Three thousand years ago, a Nascent Soul Cultivator from Immortal Mist Island was able to seal it, but now, there is not a single Nascent Soul Ancestor to be found on the entire Immortal Mist Island. "Even if we ask for help from outside, which Nascent Soul Ancestor would be willing to risk their life to deal with it? Even if someone is, by the time they arrive, the demon would have already destroyed Immortal Mist Island several times." As a member of the Gou Dao, he naturally didn''t want to put himself in danger. Even if there were a one percent chance of perishing, he didn''t want it. Although there are third stage spirit veins in Immortal Mist Peak which provide a superior cultivation environment, compared to his own life, what does it really amount to? If one has enough power, they can find any kind of spirit vein." Furthermore, there are countless islands like the Immortal Mist Island in the vast and boundless Canglan Sea." There''s no need for him to stay on Immortal Mist Island and wait for death. Of course, he also didn''t feel a deep attachment to his homeland. After all, he was a loose cultivator, making himself at home anywhere he goes, it didn''t matter where he cultivated." "My Lord, I understand." "I will discuss this matter with the other elders." Hearing this, Leng Yuexi took a deep breath, finally making up her mind. She knew her husband was indeed extremely cautious and careful, even to an unimaginable extent. But in the end, her husband always proved to be right. Even if she couldn''t bear to leave Immortal Mist Peak, for safety, she had no choice but to leave the place where she had been a part of the Immortal Mist Sect for a thousand years. After all, where there''s life, there''s hope. "Don''t worry, the seal won''t be easy to break." "We still have a few years to prepare." Zhou Sui reassured her. Moving away from Immortal Mist Peak, let alone Immortal Mist Island, was not something that could be accomplished overnight. The relocation of a large sect like ours would require handling a variety of matters. "Very well, my Lord." Leng Yuexi clenched her fist. ...... At night, in the deep hours, under the sparse and dim stars, Zhou Sui stayed in his quiet room focusing on his cultivation, his four wives were doing the same. After all, once they advanced to the Foundation Establishment realm, they all needed to improve their cultivation. So they reduced the number of cultivation sessions they undertook together, they couldn''t blow their horns every night. The crucial thing was not the frequency, but the quality. "Hmm, what''s going on? Why has Shen Biqian come near the Immortal Mist Sect?" At this point, Zhou Sui felt a sudden shock in his heart. This was a message sent to him by the Obsession Gu. After all, the Obsession Gu had a mysterious perception of the Offspring Gu on its host. No matter where it was or how far apart, it could perceive clearly. "No, it''s wrong. Her aura is very weak, like she has been poisoned." Zhou Sui abruptly stood up. From the message sent by the Offspring Gu, Shen Biqian''s condition didn''t seem good at the moment. She had escaped from the Nascent Soul cave dwelling but was still plagued by the deadly poison from the bloody mist there. This intense toxin had caused chaos in Shen Biqian''s internal energy, exacerbating her injuries. Driven by the instinct to survive, under the guidance of the Offspring Gu, Shen Biqian had made her way alone to the vicinity of the Immortal Mist Sect. Obviously, this was the right decision, only Zhou Sui could save her. If she returned to the Danding Faction instead, her death would be certain. Swish! With that in mind, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate. He immediately used the Teleportation Insect, and instantly arrived at the location where Shen Biqian was hiding. At the moment, Shen Biqian was hiding in a cave in a mountain range thirty miles away from the Immortal Mist Sect. To the Teleportation Insect, this distance was nothing at all. After all, it had accumulated eight years of spatial energy, allowing it to teleport tens of thousands of miles. Merely thirty miles was nothing more than child''s play. No matter how you looked at it, Shen Biqian was his intended Dao companion. He definitely couldn''t just stand by and watch as Shen Biqian died here. If that were to happen, his loss would be too great. "Is this the place?" Zhou Sui walked into the cave and saw an extremely voluptuous woman cultivator lying inside. She was irresistibly beautiful, the kind that made people drool. This woman was Shen Biqian, the Sect Leader of the Danding Faction. "Who''s there?!" At that moment, Shen Biqian suddenly woke up. Being a Golden Core Master, even though she was severely poisoned, she still hadn''t lost her vigilance. She immediately sensed a strange presence from outside. "Sect Leader Shen, how come you''re here?" Zhou Sui pretended that he just happened to pass by and looked at Shen Biqian with a surprised expression. "So it''s Fellow Daoist Zhou." Seeing Zhou Sui''s figure, Shen Biqian let out a sigh of relief. Her beautiful eyes became extremely soft. She didn''t know why, but she had a good feeling and trust towards this man whom she had only met once. If it were other male cultivators, she would have slapped them to death long ago and wouldn''t have let them into this place. "It''s embarrassing. I accidentally got severely poisoned." S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "At the same time, it caused a backlash from the Taiyin Spiritual Fire." "As a result, the mana in my body is in chaos, and I have no strength." "If Fellow Daoist Zhou wants to do anything to me, I''m afraid I won''t be able to resist." "Especially since we are in the middle of nowhere and there''s no one around. Even if I were to call for help it would be to no avail." Shen Biqian blinked her beautiful eyes, looked pitifully at Zhou Sui, as if she weren''t a Golden Core Master but a weak and helpless woman. "You''re poisoned? As it so happens, I can cure any poison in the world." "This is just a small matter for me." "I have obtained a peculiar worm that can devour all poisons in the world." Zhou Sui pretended not to hear anything Shen Biqian said. After all, Shen Biqian''s situation was critical, it was not the time for sweet talk. With a wave of his hand, he immediately summoned the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu. Suddenly, a golden light flew over and the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu instantly arrived on Shen Biqian''s body. Out of trust for Zhou Sui, Shen Biqian didn''t resist at all. Instead, she curiously examined this golden Gu insect. "I see. So, in the past when Sister Leng Yuexi was severely poisoned by the Blue Demon, you used this peculiar worm to cure her poison, wasn''t it?" Shen Biqian suddenly realized. She naturally had heard of the rumors about Zhou Sui and Leng Yuexi. The biggest rumor was that Zhou Sui helped Leng Yuexi detoxify, and in the end, Leng Yuexi fell in love with him at first sight. She had been wondering how they managed to get rid of the Blue Demon''s severe poison. It was unthinkable that this man had obtained such a peculiar worm. "Yes, that''s right." Zhou Sui nodded, giving his command to the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu. Swish! Suddenly, a transparent needle emerged from the mouth of the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, and it pierced Shen Biqian instantly. It then generated an unparalleled suction force that quickly devoured the severe poison that had permeated Shen Biqian''s blood, transferring it into its stomach. Chapter 200 - 200: Advancing to Mid Foundation Establishment Realm _1 In just a blink of an eye, the formerly incurable deadly poison had been completely consumed by the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, not even a trace of it was left behind. "This miraculous creature is too powerful." "After all, that was the Blood Fog Poison manufactured by demons." "It''s rumored that once this Blood Fog Poison invades the body, it paralyzes the nerves of the body, causing one to gradually lose their five senses." "Simultaneously, one''s mana within the body gets frozen, the meridians blocked, leaving the poisoned person as immobile as a corpse." "Then, the poisoned individual would be taken by the demon to consume their life essence." "This seemingly incurable poison was resolved just like that?" Shen Biqian appeared genuinely astonished, her beautiful eyes revealing a baffled expression. Truthfully, as a third-stage Pill Master, nobody understood her physical condition more clearly than she did. After all, to some extent, Pill Masters are considered Cultivators'' doctors. Not only can they refine various pills that enhance cultivation, but they also can create pills that detoxify and cure diseases. They are the medical professionals of the cultivation world. So, when she was poisoned, she had already tried various detoxification pills but to no avail. She had initially thought that her end was near; when she lost consciousness, she started wandering out of instinct. Unexpectedly, she arrived at Immortal Mist Sect by chance, coincidentally found by Zhou Sui, who then miraculously eliminated the deadly poison within her. To some extent, it seemed like a divine arrangement of destiny. "It was nothing." Zhou Sui gave a modest smile. He sensed that the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu was quite excited after consuming the Blood Fog Poison. It exuded a faint golden light, making it incredibly enchanting, and even began developing a red poison line in its body. This was a distinct trait of the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu; upon devouring a certain poison, a new poison line forms on its body. The more types of poison it swallowed, the more lines it developed on its body. Unquestionably, this poison, equivalent to a third-stage poison, bore great benefits for it. At this moment, the Gu could feel the poison in its body continuously accumulating and increasing while its own cultivation was rapidly rising. It seemed that it was not far away from the Mid-Class of Second Stage. For it, raising its cultivation is a simple process; that is, swallowing various poisons and toxins. "Oh, Sect Leader Shen." "Now that the severe poison in your body has been resolved, why don''t you come back to the Immortal Mist Sect to recuperate for some time?" "After all, even if the severe poison is resolved, the body won''t recover quickly." Zhou Sui invited. He looked earnestly at Shen Biqian. What?! Looking at those pure eyes, even Shen Biqian, who had boldly lived for over two hundred years, couldn''t help but blush. Her heart pounded wildly, and her whole body felt warmer. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Oh my god, what kind of feeling is this? Why is my heart beating so wildly? Even the Taiyin Spirit Fire inside my body is practically celebrating. Could it be... am I desiring the man in front of me? But, how ridiculous could that be? After all, she was a dignified Golden Core Master, it was absurd for her to have such feelings for a man at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Although this man is indeed incredibly handsome and full of charm. But she was the famous third-stage Pill Master Shen Biqian, the well-known Sect Leader of the Danding Faction. "Zhou Fellow Daoist, since you''ve already detoxified me." "Why not go the whole hog." Shen Biqian looked intensely at Zhou Sui, her eyes gleamed as if a flame was brewing deep within. She knew that if she allowed this man to return to the Immortal Mist Sect, she might not get such a good opportunity again. So she wouldn''t let him return so quickly. "Well, Sect Leader Shen, what do you want me to help with?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. He instinctively felt that something was amiss, and based on his many years of experience, he recognized the woman in front of him to be as ferocious as a tiger. "The Taiyin Spirit Fire within me is restless." "Why don''t you help me to stifle it?" Shen Biqian chuckled and pounced. ..... Night passed. Zhou Sui looked satisfied. The events of last night were self-evident. This wasn''t his first time experiencing the charm of a Golden Core female cultivator. He had expended a lot of effort, but it was all worth it. He had acquired the Yuanyin energy from the Golden Core female cultivator''s body, which greatly enhanced his cultivation. Originally, his cultivation was very close to the Foundation Establishment Middle Phase. Now, with the aid of this energy, there were basically no bottlenecks. Everything had been accomplished smoothly. It was as if everything fell into place rather naturally. Usually, for an ordinary cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Early Phase to break through the bottleneck and reach the Middle Phase, at least ten to even thirty years would be required. Some cultivators were even stuck for hundreds of years without being able to break through. But Zhou Sui was different. He practiced the ultimate Insect God Sutra, with an exceedingly solid foundation, and the assistance of a Golden Core female cultivator had given him wings to fly. So he easily achieved the breakthrough without any real obstacle. Rumble~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui used his divine sense to perceive the condition inside his body. His Dantian Qi Sea had expanded once again, and a hundred drops of dark golden liquid mana engendered a dark pond, releasing a formidable aura. Chapter 201 - 200: Advancing to Mid Foundation Establishment Realm _2 "Very good, very good. When I was at the peak of the Foundation Establishment''s early stage, I only had fifty drops of liquid mana. After advancing to the mid stage of the Foundation Establishment, the number surprisingly reached one hundred drops instantly. The mana power had doubled." "No wonder the difference between the early and middle stages of the Foundation Establishment is so huge. Merely the total amount of mana is not on the same level. Simply with the amount of mana, I can crush a cultivator at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment, let alone the mastery of spiritual energy and various techniques." "Moreover, I now have nine Gu Insects in my possession, each holding a hundred drops of liquid mana, which means my mana power is nine times that of the ordinary cultivators at the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment. This is absolutely outrageous." "Is this the tremendous power of the Insect God Sutra? It seems not that extraordinary in the early stage, but the more it advances, the more terrifying the technique appears." Zhou Sui was utterly astonished. He sensed the vast mana within his body, and each move seemed to contain profound power. After advancing to the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment, his mana had doubled. Now he understood what the main cultivation method for cultivators at the Foundation Establishment was. That is to increase the liquid mana within the Dantian Qi Sea. If one breaks through the bottleneck, the Dantian Qi Sea can expand further, containing more mana. However, if the Dantian Qi Sea can''t expand, one will be stuck in this realm and form a permanent bottleneck. This is why many cultivators at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment fail to break through and advance to the mid-stage. Because of the flaws in their techniques, their foundations are not solid enough, their Dantian Qi Sea can''t expand, and basically fifty drops of liquid mana is their limit. If they force breakthroughs, it will cause irreparable damage to their Dantian. Of course, there are ways to solve this problem in the world of cultivators. That is, the second-order Breakthrough Pill. If you take this pill, you can help cultivators at the Foundation Establishment to expand their Dantian, forcibly help them break the bottleneck to advance to mid-stage. The problem is that these pills are very rare and extremely precious. Even if you have Spirit Stones, it''s not for certain you can buy them. Moreover, taking this pill has severe side effects. Because of forcibly expanding Dantian, instead of the natural and gradual expansion that regular cultivators experience over a long time, this will cause damage to the Dantian Qi Sea. In this case, there is basically no hope for progressing to the late stage of the Foundation Establishment. Of course, for those cultivators at the Foundation Establishment with mediocre talent, even the mid-stage would be great. As for the late stage, they wouldn''t even dare to dream about it." "Wait, my divine sense, it has received such a tremendous increase." "This should be comparable to the divine sense in the early stage of the Golden Core." Just at this moment, Zhou Sui was suddenly shocked. When advancing to the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment, it wasn''t only his mana that had received an enormous increase, his divine sense had also seen astonishing growth. Previously, his divine sense only had a range of about 250 feet. But now, this had increased to 800 feet. Knowing that even cultivators who just advanced to the early stage of the Golden Core only have a divine sense range around 500 feet. But now, his divine sense has surpassed those cultivators who just advanced to the Golden Core. Whooosh~~~ An invisible wave of divine sense suddenly spread out, covering a distance of eight hundred feet. Everything within this range was perceived clearly by him, from the macro to the micro. Birds flying in the sky, ants crawling on the ground, fish swimming in the river, cicadas crying out loud, etc., all clearly showed up in his divine sense. Of course, thanks to the increase of his divine sense power. His heart eye''s observational ability had grown even more terrifying, the range covered by the heart eye was ten times the power of his divine sense. This is a constant ratio. Therefore, now his heart eye could cover an area of eight thousand feet. This data was even more horrifying, not even the divine sense exploration range of the cultivators at the Golden Core completion stage, no, not even the early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators could match his current heart eye''s perception. "The Seven Apertures Spirit Secret is indeed terrifying." "Although the practice is extremely difficult, once successful, the abilities that emerge are like cheats." "This is not just a simple technique, it''s more like an Immortal Technique." Zhou Sui was in awe, and he was becoming even more aware of the horror of the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret. What a great opportunity it was for the ancestor of the Lu family to get this technique in the past. It''s such a pity that due to insufficient aptitude, even having obtained such an opportunity, he couldn''t get any further with it. The late-stage of the Foundation Establishment was the limit for that ancestor of the Lu family, beyond that, he couldn''t break through. But he was different, with the help of the Book Worm, he could go further. Thinking about this, Zhou Sui opened his virtual panel to check his current cultivation state. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, there''s nothing more direct than the data on the virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Middle Period of Foundation Establishment (Progress: 1%), Life Span: 32 (1200) years] [Talent: Sixth Stage Spirit Root (90%)] [Swordsmanship: Second Order Premier Class (10%)] [Runes: Second Order Lower Class (50%)] [Formation: Second Order Lower Class (50%)] [Pill Master: Second Order Mid-Class (95%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Minor Accomplishment (90%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Great Achievement (85%)] Chapter 202 - 200: Advancing to Mid Foundation Establishment Realm _3 [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart-eye Insight, Heart Eye Linguistics (20%)] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster (80%), Wind Blade Art: Proficient, Golden Light skill: Proficient, Ice Frost skill: Proficient, Spring Wind Rain skill: Proficient, Lightning Summoning skill: Proficient...] [Obsession Gu: Mid-Class of Third Stage, Clone Gu: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Wine Bug: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Gold Eating Bug: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Book Worm: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Dream Soul Gu: Upper-Class of Second Stage, Dragon Elephant Gu: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Mid-Class of Second Stage, Teleportation Insect: Mid-Class of Second Stage.] "My lifespan is actually twelve hundred years, increasing by two hundred years?" "As expected, upgrading even a minor realm can increase one''s lifespan." Zhou Sui smiled slightly, quite pleased. That''s the pleasure of cultivation, seeing one''s lifespan continually increasing, constantly surpassing mortals. There is simply no other cultivation system that can compete. "Did the level of the nine Gu insects also increase?" Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It seems that the improvement of the host''s cultivation level will collectively promote the upgrade of the Gu insects." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He sensed that the nine Gu insects on his body all had coincidentally increased by one minor level. Those originally in the lower class of the second stage have been promoted to the mid-class of the second stage. If they were in the mid class of the second stage, they were promoted to the upper class of the second stage. Clearly, their abilities have also made a great improvement, nurturing even more miraculous powers. One could say that due to the increase in the abilities of the Gu insects, his combat power has undergone an astonishing transformation. From a certain perspective, he can now easily defeat ordinary cultivators in the later stages of Foundation Establishment. Of course, whether or not he is invincible in the Foundation Establishment realm is hard to say. After all, there are many geniuses in the world. No one knows their true strength. Zhou Sui does not aim for being invincible within the same realm, he only desires constant breakthroughs, achieving higher realms. Even if one is invincible in the Foundation Establishment realm, if one is unable to ascend to the Golden Core realm, living for more than two hundred years would only lead to a dead end. In the world of cultivation, the realm is the most important. Even if one lacks combat power, one can still suppress others with superior realm, bully those in Foundation Establishment realm as a Golden Core cultivator. It is dimensional suppression at its finest. "But the benefits gained from dual cultivation this time are not just these." "The Yin Force from the Golden Core female cultivator has not been completely consumed." "If I completely consume this Yin Force, my cultivation may swiftly rise to the peak of the mid-stage Foundation Establishment." At this moment, Zhou Sui also sensed a surge of vast Yin Force hidden deep within his Dantian Qi Sea that he hadn''t completely digested. Once fully refined, his internal mana could probably be further improved. The reason for such enormous benefits from the Yin Force this time... It''s purely because Shen Biqian, a Golden Core female cultivator who has lived for more than two hundred years with her cultivation reaching the peak of the mid-stage Golden Core, her mana is many times stronger than Leng Yuexi''s. Furthermore, she possesses the power of Taiyin Spirit Fire in her body, making her even more formidable. So, the benefits he acquired this time are immense, probably equal to consuming over twenty Ether Wood Pills and surpassing the benefits gained from dual cultivation. If he has one more such Golden Core female cultivator to assist, he might ascend to the later stage of Foundation Establishment soon. He didn''t know how many years of painstaking cultivation he had saved, he really needed to rely on Dao companions. Companion, method, land, these are the three keys to cultivation. It''s no surprise the Dao companion ranks second. This ranking is not without its reasons. Chapter 203 - 201: It Doesnt Matter to Have Multiple Wives and One Dao Companion, Right?_1 Honestly, after cultivating for these eight years, Zhou Sui now truly understood the difficulties in the cultivation journey of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Despite the grueling cultivation over eight years and the assistance of countless pills, he was still unable to advance to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. But now, with the aid of the Yuanyin from a Golden Core female cultivator, he easily achieved a breakthrough. This dual cultivation essentially saved him at least twenty years of painstaking cultivation. It was as if he had added twenty years to his lifespan. The benefits of this were beyond description. "Golden Core stage female cultivators are so powerful. Would a late Golden Core stage female cultivator be even more extraordinary?" Zhou Sui blinked, he was already getting ambitious. The intriguing sensation of fast advancement in cultivation was somewhat addictive. "My dear, you indeed are my destined one." At this time, Shen Biqian finally woke up. She stretched lazily, revealing her grandeur, and then lay on Zhou Sui, looking extremely relaxed. She sensed her own condition and was overjoyed in her heart. After this dual cultivation, she astonishingly discovered that her level of cultivation had advanced to the late Golden Core stage. Her mana and soul strength had greatly increased. She had been stuck at the middle stage of the Golden Core for a long time and it seemed that there was no hope for a breakthrough. The reason for this was the Taiyin Spirit Fire. Her achievement was due to the help of the Taiyin Spirit Fire. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. However, the side-effect of the Taiyin Spirit Fire was also preventing her from breaking through to the late Golden Core stage. Because this spiritual fire contained pure Yin energy, causing the energy within her body to gradually become imbalanced. This would sometimes lead to mana disruption within her body. Her physical body was also gradually unable to withstand the power of the Taiyin Spirit Fire. Over the years, she had rarely engaged in combat with others, instead staying in the Sect to practice Alchemy. This was due to fear of an uncontrolled outburst of the Taiyin Spirit Fire within her body. There was a solution for the Taiyin Spirit Fire, but it was not simple. That was to look for a man with a Pure Yang Body to engage in dual cultivation, and the cultivation level of the man should not be too weak. However, men with Pure Yang Bodies and cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Root were equally rare. Even though she had searched for dozens of years, she had found not a single trace. But now, she finally found Zhou Sui. Indeed, Zhou Sui was not originally a Pure Yang Body, but because of the power of the Dragon Elephant Gu, he started to have the Dragon Elephant Bloodline within his body, a power that ordinary Pure Yang Bodies could not match. This also resulted in his body containing extremely rich Pure Yang Power, which was an extremely strong and vigorous energy. So when the two engaged in dual cultivation, yin and yang fused, and water and fire mingled. It was not only Zhou Sui who benefitted, advancing to the Middle Foundation Establishment stage. In fact, Shen Biqian benefitted the most, not only stabilizing the Taiyin Spirit Fire within her body but also breaking through to the Late Golden Core stage. Many Golden Core cultivators wanted to stage a breakthrough, but were simply incapable. But now, only after a single session of dual cultivation, such results appeared. Consequently, Shen Biqian was elated, and she entirely regarded Zhou Sui as her destined one. If not for this man, she would surely die. Not just through the explosion of the terrible poison within her body resulting in death, but also possibly from not being able to control the Taiyin Spirit Fire, leading to death from the spirit fire. It could be said that Zhou Sui had saved her life. "But I already have four Dao Companions." Zhou Sui blinked his eyes and looked at Shen Biqian. "What''s wrong with that? Isn''t it very normal for men to have three wives and four concubines?" "And you already have four Dao companions, having another concubine will not matter." "I am the Sect Leader of the Danding Faction." "If you marry me, you''ll get the entire Danding Faction as a dowry." Shen Biqian giggled, looking coquettishly at Zhou Sui as if she wished to completely merge into him. "The problem is, won''t there be some trouble after the Danding Faction finds out about this." Zhou Sui asked somewhat nervously. If the elders of the Danding Faction find out that he had married their Sect Master, they would probably go berserk. And there was also a supreme elder keeping his eyes on them. "There would have been some trouble before, but it won''t be now." "Because the supreme elder of the Danding Faction, Fang Fan, has died in this relic dungeon." "Now, only I remain in the Danding Faction as the sole Golden Core." Shen Biqian sighed. After all, Supreme Elder Fang Fan was her senior, and he had helped her a lot in the past. He even contributed greatly in her attainment of the golden core, but unexpectedly, he died in this calamity. "He died? Didn''t I warn you before? And he still died in there?" Zhou Sui was shocked. "The Divine Consciousness Transmission before was indeed from you, no wonder it felt so familiar." Shen Biqian''s eyes were full of allure. The doubts in her heart were finally resolved. No wonder she found the previous Divine Consciousness Transmission so familiar, as if she had encountered it before. It turned out to be her dear who did it. Thinking about this, her heart was filled with sweetness, and she was extremely delighted. "Well, although you mentioned it, and I did remind him." "But Supreme Elder Fang Fan didn''t believe, he thought it was nonsense." "Of course, the more crucial thing is, he was already 470 years old, and without a Nascent Soul Spirit item, his death was almost certain." "So for him, this was a significant opportunity for reaching Nascent Soul, and he would not give up just because of an abrupt warning." Chapter 204 - 201: Having many wives for a Taoist companion is fine, right?_2 "It was because of this that when the cave dwelling''s prohibition was lifted, he was practically the first one to charge in," "The consequence was as expected, he was also the first to be killed by the demon." Shen Biqian said helplessly. However, she also understood the thoughts of Elder Fang Fan from the Danding Faction, since he was not going to live long anyway. Now that he somehow received this chance, naturally he didn''t want to give it up. No matter if it was real or fake, he was ready to fight to death for it. Of course, reality was cruel, he lost his bet, and he died inside the cave dwelling. He became food for the demon. "It wasn''t just Elder Fang Fan from Danding Faction who died." "Even the elder, Song Feihong from Qingmu Sect also died." "Since the two basically left together, they entered the cave dwelling and were immediately killed." "Now, Lin Yazhu is the only Golden Core Master left in Qingmu Sect." Shen Biqian continued. "Was there such a thing?" Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui was instantly moved. Although the death of these two elders was sad, for him, it was not entirely a bad thing. After all, if he married Lin Yazhu, he would get the entire Qingmu Sect as a dowry. Now, the sect leaders of the three Gold Core Sects were his Dao companions. He was ruling over the three major factions without a fight. Others had to fight for their lives, employ various tricks and deceit, and still might not be successful. But now, as long as he married these three Golden Core female cultivators, he could naturally rule over the three major sects, become the absolute ruler of this area, and no one could compare with him. Regrettably, with demons appearing in the world, this place was no longer safe. Otherwise, staying here as the regional ruler would be an incredibly leisurely and comfortable life. "What is it, dear husband? Are you thinking of marrying that old woman, Lin Yazhu?" "But she''s not so easy to deal with." "However, if it''s your charm, maybe you could make that old woman see reason." Shen Biqian laughed, speaking to Zhou Sui. "Ahem, not quite." "It''s just that the Immortal Mist Sect is planning to relocate soon, and may even leave Immortal Mist Island." Zhou Sui coughed once and spoke solemnly. "What? Planning on relocating? Wanting to leave Immortal Mist Island?" "What happened?" Shen Biqian was taken aback all of a sudden. Because relocating the entire sect is not a simple matter. After all, the choice of a sect''s site is made after a long time of selection, not every place has a third-stage Spirit Vein. Don''t be fooled by the vastness of the Canglan Sea. But in reality, islands suitable for human cultivators to live on are quite scarce. Moreover, with the boundless sea, countless sea beasts and magical beasts live inside it. Once one goes to sea, unimaginable dangers might be encountered. If it''s not necessary, no one would choose to relocate, leave Immortal Mist Island, and go to another place to take risks. "In fact, this is my suggestion." Zhou Sui spoke solemnly, speaking out his worries one by one. "So, it''s the threat of the demon you''re worried about?" "But your concern, husband, is not unfounded, that mysterious demon is really terrifying." "Although it is still in a sealed state now, it will break free sooner or later." "At that time, no one will be able to control it." "Perhaps the Danding Faction also needs to move." Upon hearing this, Shen Biqian''s eyes showed a touch of brilliance. She had personally experienced the battle with that mysterious demon, knowing how terrifying it was, it definitely shouldn''t be provoked. If it completely breaks free of its seal, then no one on the whole Immortal Mist Island will be able to control it. Even if the Nascent Soul Ancestor takes action, there might not be a chance. After all, the former Nascent Soul Sect, Immortal Mist Sect, paid a huge price just to seal the Blood Demon Tree. But now, the many sects on Immortal Mist Island combined don''t have the strength of the Immortal Mist Sect of the past. Thinking about eradicating the Blood Demon Tree is undoubtedly overly fanciful. So she also had the idea of moving the Danding Faction. Because the Danding Faction is not far from the Immortal Mist Sect, the two major sects are basically in the same area. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If the Immortal Mist Sect encounters a problem, then the Danding Faction will also have a problem, and there is no way to escape. "Really? In that case, come back to the Immortal Mist Sect with me first to discuss." Zhou Sui wrapped his arm around Shen Biqian. What?! Before Shen Biqian could say anything, Zhou Sui activated the Teleportation Insect and they were instantly enveloped in a spatial energy. The next second, the two of them appeared on the Immortal Mist Peak of the Immortal Mist Sect, returning to their bedroom. "Is this the power of teleportation?" Shen Biqian was taken aback, looking at Zhou Sui in disbelief. After all, this was a power that not even a Golden Core Master possessed, and it was in the hands of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Without a doubt, this man in front of her must have a huge secret and possess unimaginable opportunities. But she didn''t plan to ask anything. Even as partners, there are still some secrets that cannot be told. Moreover, the stronger her man was, the better it was. Thinking of this, her beautiful eyes appeared even more charming. ... In the afternoon. Zhou Sui quickly introduced Shen Biqian to his four Dao companions, Leng Yuexi, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan. Although the four Dao companions were surprised, they didn''t expect their husband to have married the Sect Leader of the Danding Faction, Shen Biqian. But thinking about their husband''s charm, they quickly accepted it. Chapter 205 - 201: Doesnt Matter To Have Multiple Wives and One Taoist Companion, Right?_3 "Husband, I didn''t expect that you actually won over Sister Shen." Leng Yuexi was rendered speechless, not knowing what to say. Even though she had sensed it before, thinking that Shen Biqian would eventually fall for her husband, she did not expect it to happen so quickly. The efficiency was too impressive. Nonetheless, she felt very delighted, because it meant they were joined by a companion in the Late Golden Core stage. This could be very helpful for the crisis they would face next. "It wouldn''t be accurate to say that he won me over. I should say that I''m the one who won him over." "If it wasn''t for my insistence, he wouldn''t necessarily have agreed." Shen Biqian glanced at Zhou Sui resentfully. "What?!" Hearing this, Leng Yuexi and the others widened their beautiful eyes in surprise. They didn''t expect the dignified Golden Core female cultivator to show such feminine vulnerability, especially by actively pursuing a man. If this news were to spread, it would definitely shock the world. She had been completely captivated by Zhou Sui. It made them wonder just how irresistible their husband was, to even charm a Golden Core female cultivator. And to be frankly, wasn''t this taking unashamedly advantage of the situation? As women, should they not uphold some restraint? On thinking further, their cheeks reddened. They realized they also pursued their husband. It appeared that they didn''t really have the right to comment on this Golden Core female cultivator. "Cough cough, alright, this time, Biqian has come to discuss moving away from Immortal Mist Island." Zhou Sui coughed lightly, changed the subject, and started to talk about serious matters. After all, this was the most critical plan. He now felt an increasingly strong crisis looming, as if a great unseen horror was monitoring him. If things continued this way, their lives would be in danger. "Moving away from Immortal Mist Island? If Sister Shen joins us, or even if the Danding Faction joins us, our relocation task would become much easier." Leng Yuexi spoke with joy. Honestly, the most significant threat to their departure would be the numerous Demons and Sea Beasts lying in the depths of the sea. Among them, there are many at the Third and Fourth stages. As for the First and Second stage entities, they were simply countless. If they were to encounter a sea beast tide, there would be countless casualties. However, if two Golden Core Masters take action, the safety would undeniably increase considerably. "Not just the Danding Faction, I have also communicated with that old woman, Lin Yazhu." "She also showed great interest in the relocation." "If things go well, the three major Golden Core Sects ¨C Immortal Mist Sect, Danding Faction, and Qingmu Sect may relocate together." "In this way, our trip will be safer." Shen Biqian said with a faint smile. Although she despised the old woman, Lin Yazhu, she would still choose to cooperate with her in important situations. "Really? Is Sister Lin also joining?" "If Sister Lin joins too, then our trip is guaranteed to be safe." Hearing this, Leng Yuexi immediately felt more at ease. After all, with the three Golden Core Masters and many Foundation Establishment elders from the three sects, leaving Immortal Mist Island would not be a significant issue. No one would dare to obstruct. ...¡­. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Night falls, in the main hall of Immortal Mist Peak of the Immortal Mist Sect. Many Foundation Establishment elders attended the meeting. Almost all higher-ranking elders were present. Because this meeting was about the future of the Immortal Mist Sect. "What?!" "Does the Sect Master actually want to relocate the Immortal Mist Sect and even leave the Immortal Mist Island?!" "I disagree, I strongly object to this, our Immortal Mist Sect has been here for thousands of years." "How could we just move away? It''s absurd." The Foundation Establishment elders were dumbfounded. They originally expected Sect Master Leng Yuexi to summon them to expand territories, maybe conquer more cities. Given the large number of Golden Core cultivators and Foundation Establishment cultivators who died in the Blood Shadow Ancestor''s cave, many forces suffered losses, which was the perfect opportunity for the Immortal Mist Sect to expand. Who could have imagined that Sect Master Leng Yuexi actually intended to relocate the Immortal Mist Sect and leave the Immortal Mist Island? It was simply absurd. "Quiet, my mind is made up. Relocating the sect is unavoidable." "The remains of that cave sealed a Nascent Soul Level Demon." "The Immortal Mist Sect perished once because of it." "Even the Nascent Soul ancestors from 3,000 years ago were no match for it. How can we handle it?" "Dont''t be deceived by its current sealed state, breaking the seal is only a matter of time." "If the Immortal Mist Sect continues to stay here, there''s only one path - death." Leng Yuexi said decisively. Now, the Immortal Mist Sect was her dominion, her word was law. "This!" Hearing this, the Foundation Establishment elders looked sullen. After all, they were not alone. They had Foundation Establishment families behind them. If they really relocate, what about the people behind them? Clearly, if the Immortal Mist Sect indeed decides to relocate, it would be impossible to take everybody. They would have to take only some core disciples, and others would have to be abandoned. More importantly, it''s hard to leave one''s roots. They''d been thriving here for so long with all their connections. They can''t just uproot and leave. The vested interests involved were too significant. "Of course, if you don''t wish to leave, you can stay." "As your Sect Master, I won''t force you." Chapter 206 - 201: Having Multiple Wives and One Taoist Companion Doesnt Matter, Right?_4 "In fact, even after the sect departs, those of you who stay behind can occupy this third stage spirit vein." "As well as many markets, and medicinal gardens." "However, whether you can hold on to them depends on your abilities." "We have three years, a total of three years to prepare." "If we''re ready, we''ll set off immediately and leave Immortal Mist Island." "The move isn''t just for the Immortal Mist Sect." "The Danding Faction and the Qingmu Sect will also join us in our migration." Leng Yuexi said solemnly. She did not plan to take everyone, taking just a part of them would be enough. If no one is willing to go with her, she and Zhou Sui can just leave on their own. Anyway, she had fulfilled her duty as the Sect Master of the Immortal Mist Sect. What?! The faces of the many Foundation Establishment Elders changed dramatically at her words. Truthfully, if it were only Leng Yuexi''s decision, they would have had some doubts, thinking that maybe the Sect Master acted impulsively. However, now, even the Danding Faction and the Qingmu Sect were involved. It was clear that something extraordinary must have happened that led the Golden Core Masters of the three major sects to make this decision, and it certainly wasn''t a whim. ...... In no time, news of the Immortal Mist Sect''s plan of migration spread across the sect, leaving countless disciples and elders flabbergasted and in disbelief. "No way, the sect is actually planning to relocate and leave Immortal Mist Island for other islands? Isn''t this a bit too exaggerated?" "I heard that the sealed demon is extremely powerful and will inevitably result in an endless disaster." "So for safety, our Sect Master decided to move the whole Sect off Immortal Mist Island." "This seems a bit excessive. Even if this demon is powerful, is there really no way to deal with it?" "Exactly. We should ask the Golden Core Masters on Immortal Mist Island to strengthen the seal, or call in another Nascent Soul Sect to eliminate this demon." "Haha, do you think the Sect Master didn''t think about these things? None of these solutions would work, you must know it''s a fourth stage formation, something a Golden Core Master couldn''t solve." "As for inviting a Nascent Soul Ancestor, don''t even dream about it. Not to mention whether we can invite one, even if we did, by the time the Nascent Soul Ancestor arrives, Immortal Mist Island would have already been in danger." "But even so, we can''t just relocate. What about the cultivating clans attached to the sect, what about the medicinal gardens and markets, and what about all the resource mines, are we just going to abandon everything?" "Exactly, according to the command of the Sect Master, we''re abandoning everything. It''s every man for himself." The faces of many Immortal Mist Sect disciples were very ugly. Because the occurrence was too abrupt, they didn''t have any time to react. This was something that had never happened in a thousand years. "What should we do? Should we also leave with the sect?" S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This is where we''ve lived for so long, how can we just leave?" "Moreover, we don''t know what could happen overseas. Maybe some of us might die in the middle of the journey." "After all, there are countless powerful beasts deep within the ocean." Someone questioned. "About this, according to the Sect Master''s command, we are not forced to leave." "If you want to stay, you can stay and continue managing those resource mines, spirit veins, and markets of the Immortal Mist Sect." "Even occupying the third stage spirit vein of Immortal Mist Peak is not a problem." Another Immortal Mist Sect disciple answered. "Well then, I''d rather stay here." "Exactly, I think this is just a case of worrying over nothing." "I agree, the demon has been sealed for 3000 years, I don''t believe it could break free this quickly." "Instead of venturing somewhere else, we''d rather stay here. There''s no guarantee that we would be treated as well elsewhere, we would have to start all over again." Many Immortal Mist Sect disciples don''t want to leave with the sect, because they have family, relatives, and many relationships here. It''s impossible to just leave. "As for me, I don''t particularly mind, wherever we go, cultivating is still cultivating." "Exactly, in the Cultivation World, what matters most is the backing you have. Who would respect you without a backing? Countless Loose Cultivators die at the hands of others." "That''s true, do you think that the Cultivators out there respect the Immortal Mist Sect? No, they respect the Golden Core Masters behind the Immortal Mist Sect. If we didn''t have Golden Core Masters supporting us, do you think we could hold on to these treasures? Don''t kid yourselves." "Indeed, what you have is all thanks to the Sect. If you really think the wealth you own can be protected by your individual strength, then you''re dreaming." Many others in the Immortal Mist Sect laughed coldly. Anyway, they had cut all connections with the mundane world a long time ago, so it doesn''t matter where the Immortal Mist Sect goes. They are very clear that their comfortable life in the Cultivation World is entirely due to their affiliation with the Immortal Mist Sect. Chapter 207 - 202: Refining Array Heart Gu, Controlling the Heavenly Earthly Strange Insect_1 Several days later. The Immortal Mist Sect''s relocation was in full swing. After all, once the Immortal Mist Sect left, it would probably not return in the short term. So naturally, they carried away whatever they could, leaving no resource behind. The entire Immortal Mist Sect had at least seven vein of Spirit Stones and eighteen veins of metal ore. These veins could have been mined for hundreds of years. But now, they were being ruthlessly mined, taking away as much as they could. Zhou Sui also utilized the strength of the Gold Eating Bugs. After advancing to the Mid-Class of Second Stage, the Gold Eating Bugs ate ore and Spirit Stones much faster, and its inner space expanded a lot, reaching the volume of large warehouses. More importantly, the number of these second stage Gold Eating Bugs had reached two thousand. This was an astonishing number. Once these Gold Eating Bugs were released, they would inevitably form an insect disaster. Because of this, Zhou Sui deployed these Gold Eating Bugs to devour the Spirit Stone and metal veins of the Immortal Mist Sect, bringing back all these resources. After all, his Gu Divine Bowl had an immeasurably large capacity, fully capable of housing veins. It could accommodate any amount of resources. Above all, these were treasures, they could not be abandoned here. Of course, Zhou Sui''s focus was not on these matters, leaving it to his Dao companion to handle. His most important task now was to improve his cultivation. "If I want to enhance my combat strength at present, formations are the key." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. Truthfully, among the four arts of cultivation, the technique of formation was the most difficult. Although its study did not consume a great amount of resources like alchemy, rune, artifact refining, etc., it, however, required the most comprehension. It''s similar to mathematics, either you know it, or you don''t, there is no fudging. Of course, once learned, the benefits are enormous. For other cultivation techniques, such as skills, swordsmanship, martial arts and other killing techniques, challenging a higher level is extremely hard, almost impossible. But it''s different for formations. Once learned, it can be considered invincible at the same level and can even challenge higher levels. Because the essence of the power of formation is to manipulate the power of the heaven and earth, to achieve great results with small efforts. It''s like a lever, using a slight force to leverage the vast power of heaven and earth. Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator, with the power of formation, can fight against a Golden Core Master. Such is the charm of formations. "Perhaps I can rely on the power of Gu Insects to rapidly improve my understanding of formations." Zhou Sui''s eyes flashed with brilliance. Although the power of the Book Worm could accelerate his understanding of formations, he didn''t have that much time to learn. The Immortal Mist Sect could move at any time, or even be attacked by enemies. So he wanted to improve his understanding of formations faster. So he began to search for suitable Gu Insects in his Gu Divine Bowl. Half a day later, he finally found a suitable Gu Insect for refining. "Array Heart Gu, this is a Gu Insect of Formation, it can transform into the core of a formation, controlling myriad formations." Suddenly, a series of information about the Array Heart Gu flooded into the depths of Zhou Sui''s Sea of Consciousness. This Gu Insect couldn''t set up formations by itself. But it could be integrated into the core of a formation, becoming the Formation Spirit controlling the formation. It''s known that in the world of cultivation, the majority of formations are inanimate, needing human manipulation. A human-operated formation and a non-human-operated formation are entirely different. Their power can''t be mentioned in the same breath. The power of the Array Heart Gu lies in this, if integrated into a third stage formation, it can become the Formation Spirit of a third stage formation. In this way, the power of the third stage formation can be perfectly utilized, as if a third stage Array Master was controlling it. The enemy can''t possibly resist. To a certain extent, the Array Heart Gu is the artificial intelligence of formations, containing infinite power. Moreover, the mystery of the Array Heart Gu is not just that. Once integrated into a formation, the Array Heart Gu can thoroughly analyze the mystery of that formation. As the master of the Array Heart Gu, one can comprehend the mysteries of various formations through the Array Heart Gu. In this way, he could use the power of the Array Heart Gu to quickly learn many formations. It can be said that the Array Heart Gu is simply a divine tool for learning formations. "The main material for refining the Array Heart Gu is the Great Will Spirit Fruit." "The Great Will Spirit Fruit is a special spirit fruit that can temporarily enhance a cultivator''s comprehension." "This is indeed an extremely rare material in the world of cultivation, very valuable and seldom seen." "But fortunately, the Immortal Mist Sect has such a Spirit Fruit, it can be taken out from the treasury." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He was feeling quite emotional in his heart. Thankfully, he was backed by the Golden Core Sect like the Immortal Mist Sect that can collect spiritual medicine and materials from all over the world. If it were just him, it would basically be impossible. No wonder Golden Core Masters and Nascent Soul Ancestors, these powerful cultivators, even though they can dominate everywhere, still want to create sects, a force of their own. The benefits of a force, to them, are simply indescribable. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whatever they want, an order can send a large number of cultivators to find it. Who knows how much time and effort can be saved. ...... A day later. Leveraging the power of Leng Yuexi, Zhou Sui obtained the Great Will Spirit Fruit along with a myriad of auxiliary materials from the Immortal Mist Sect''s treasury. Then, he put all these materials into the Gu Divine Bowl. Whir~ The next second, he immediately burned two thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones to urge the Gu Divine Bowl. Immediately a large amount of material was refined in an instant, transforming into strands of gray energy and becoming countless vapors. Who knows after how long, these gray vapors rapidly converged together and formed a solid. Instantly, a gray Gu Insect appeared in the Gu Divine Bowl. Its body was filled with densely packed mysterious runes, seeming to engrave mysterious formations. Boom~ Immediately, a surge of information emerged from it, flooding into the depths of Zhou Sui''s Sea of Consciousness. "Array Heart Gu, one of the Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insects, Gu Insect that is nurtured from countless formations, is a natural Formation Spirit, having innate control over formations. Born from formations, feeding on formations, nurture it well, this is an incredible Gu Insect that can control all formations in the world, even Immortals lust after it, hiding infinite secrets." Immediately, this gray Gu Insect, from the Gu Divine Bowl, integrated into his body in a blink of an eye, entering his brain. Zhou Sui could feel that he and this Array Heart Gu had become one. At this moment, he had finally refined his tenth Gu Insect. Chapter 265 - 221: Promotion to Third Stage Dream Soul Gu_1 "True Dragon Sword Art - Fourth Mode, Dragon Rears Head!" Zhou Sui''s eyes flash a chilling light. The fourth mode of True Dragon Sword Art, a terrifying sword technique that can only be deployed once one understands the True Dragon Sword Intent. Unleashing a strike is like setting a real dragon free, exuding endless dragon might and expressing the true dragon''s will. This sword can shatter anything, breaking anything in its path. Invisible and colorless, shadowless and traceless! It can ignore ordinary mana shields and defenses of low-grade magical treasures, directly attacking the enemy''s soul. A single strike could easily pierce through the enemy''s body. At this moment, influenced by the True Dragon Sword Intent, the whole ground began to tremble, humming as rubble and dust on the ground started to vibrate insanely. Countless creatures and beasts in the forest shivered in terror, trembling uncontrollably. It was as though a superior creature had descended. "Damn it." The face of the Yu family''s elder, Yu Feng, drastically changed. He felt a fatal crisis and once again activated his low-grade magical treasure, the Golden Rune Round Shield. Boom~~ A huge shield sprang up immediately. Dense golden runes appeared on it, forming numerous shield barriers combined with countless runes. Even if an array of skills simultaneously launched an attack, it could be easily blocked. Other Golden Core cultivators also activated their own defensive skills¡ªShield Arts¡ªtrying to block this attack. However, they underestimated the power of the third stage swordsmanship True Dragon Sword Intent. Series of invisible Sword Intent charged, carrying the will of the True Dragon. In the void, the roar of the True Dragon seemed to echo, shaking the eardrum, causing the earth to trembler. They easily penetrated the shields of the Golden Core Masters, directly exploding inside their bodies. "Aaaahh!!!" Every early stage Golden Core cultivator let out a shrill scream. They were completely unable to withstand this sword strike. Their bodies were easily penetrated, and a large bloody hole immediately appeared within. "Thi..this!" Seven early-stage Golden Core and one mid-stage Golden Core cultivators stared wide-eyed in disbelief. They couldn''t believe that they were killed by a single sword strike, it was too incredulous. Their mouths wide open, they wanted to say something. But the intense pain immediately spread throughout their bodies, rendering them unable to utter a single word. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They could only watch the clones of Zhou Sui with regret and resentment in their eyes, regretting why they had to meddle in this muddy water. As a result, they didn''t gain any benefits, instead lost their lives. Simply a losing deal. Regardless of their regret or repentance, nothing could alter the outcome. When you enter the fray, you always have to pay up. Not long after, they all fell in a pool of blood one after another, their breath gradually fading away. With just one sword strike, seven early-stage Golden Core and a mid-stage Golden Core cultivators were instantly killed, with no power to resist. Only the Yu family elder, Yu Feng, and Song Zhiwen, the head of the Song family, were left on the field. One at the late stage of Golden Core, and the other in the mid-stage. "Bastard, I''ll stake it all with you." Seeing this, the elder of the Yu family, Yu Feng, was almost blind with rage. He watched the three Golden Core Masters of the Yu family get slain by a single sword strike right before his eyes. Now, of the five Golden Cores in the Yu family, only two remained. The once well-positioned Yu family was now in this state¡ªdepleted, with heavy losses. He wished he could tear these people to pieces. Suddenly, his face turned red, and he immediately activated a secret demonic technique¡ªBlood Burning Secret Technique. This technique could double his mana in an instant. Though it would deplete a certain amount of lifespan, it could kill the opponent at a critical moment, thus saving his own life. It was considered a life-saving secret technique. Boom~~ In the blink of an eye, Yu Feng activated the Kui Bull Drum, a high-grade magical treasure once more. Furious Golden Core cultivation power poured into the magical treasure, causing it to release a vast domain of thunderbolt. In an area of tens of miles around, the thunderbolt domain had instantly enveloped it. The sky above was filled with dark clouds. One after another, purple thunderbolts descended. Each bolt as thick as a water bucket, their power was terrifying. Any regular early-stage Golden Core cultivator would be blasted into pieces by a single purple thunderbolt. Dong Dong Dong!!! Immediately, hundreds of purple thunderbolts burst out, attacking the eighteen clones of Zhou Sui. Even though his clones were already comparable to early-stage Body Cultivators. They couldn''t withstand such a violent thunderbolt attack. In an instant, six clones were immediately blown up, turning into charred remains. Huge craters appeared on the ground, with flying mud and rolling dust. The remaining twelve clones were also more or less damaged, with numerous cracks appearing on their skin. After launching that attack, elder Yu Feng couldn''t help showing a hint of blood on the corner of his mouth. Clearly, that attack had drained a significant amount of his Golden Core cultivation power, turning his face somewhat pale. "Not bad." The original Zhou Sui, watching from afar, was naturally aware of the scene, but he merely watched the opponent''s actions with interest. As these were just his clones after all. Even if they all died here, he wouldn''t mind at all. Given some time, he could breed new clones again. So, Yu Feng''s desperate action was nothing but a waste of effort. Chapter 266 - 221: Promotion to Third Stage Dream Soul Gu_2 However, in their eyes, they believed they had slain six early-stage Golden Core cultivators, deeming their victory a great coup which had severely weakened their enemies. "It looks like I need to call upon my Dao companion." Zhou Sui made up his mind, and instantly, one of his clones brought Lin Yazhu over, teleporting to this location. Anyhow, his clones had already drained most of the energy from their enemies. His Dao companion coming to clean up after him couldn''t have been better. "There''s still an enemy?" "This female cultivator is Lin Yazhu, the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect." Senior Elder Yu Feng of the Yu family and Patriarch Song Zhiwen of the Song family suddenly turned pale. Ten or so early Golden Core cultivators were already hard for them to handle. And now a late Golden Core female cultivator had appeared. This was a clear attempt to corner them to their deaths. At this juncture, they had lost their battle spirits completely and wanted to resort to escape techniques to get away from the area. "Blood-burning Escape Technique." Senior Elder Yu Feng of the Yu family roared, not caring that this escape technique would shorten his lifespan. After all, if he didn''t escape now, he would surely die, and having a lifespan would be meaningless. Shoosh! The qi and blood in his body began to combust, turning the Golden Core Cultivation Power within him into fast-rising flames, as if he were a turbojet engine with an unparalleled thrust. In an instant, he transformed into a stream of crimson light, moving at several times the speed of sound, fleeing for his life. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Vermilion Bird Escape Technique." Song family Patriarch Song Zhiwen was not to be outdone, and he promptly cast a powerful escape technique unique to his clan¡ªthe Vermilion Bird Escape Technique. This escape technique was equally formidable. It allowed the cultivator to transform into a vermilion bird, fleeing far away into the sky. It happened so fast that enemies had no chance to catch up. With this escape technique, he had survived several close calls with death. Shoosh! At this moment, Song Zhiwen seemed to be enveloped by raging flames, taking the form of a giant bird, ready to fly away from the area. Once he escaped the area, catching up with him would be nearly impossible. Sadly for him, Lin Yazhu had been waiting for the right moment. She struck back fiercely, seizing the opportunity while her adversaries had depleted a large amount of their mana. "Ether Wood Shenlei." Immediately, Lin Yazhu took out a top-tier magical object, the Gold Thunder Bamboo; a heritage treasure of the Qingmu Sect known for its formidable power, particularity effective against evil and unparalleled in its intensity. Back in the days on Immortal Mist Island, she had used the Gold Thunder Bamboo to become renowned. Now, after many years of dual cultivation with Zhou Sui, she had managed to overcome the adverse effects of the Qingmu Longevity skill, which had doubled her cultivation power and significantly strengthened her combat skills. In an instant, she softly waved the top-tier magical object, the Gold Thunder Bamboo. Boom~~~ Golden lightning bolts rushed down from the sky, tracking the two men''s auras like guided missiles and directly striking Yu Feng and Song Zhiwen. At this moment, she seemed like a female warrior commanding the power of thunder, exuding an aura of invincibility and possessing the ability to destroy everything. "Ahhhhhh!!!" Immediately, Yu Feng and Song Zhiwen screamed horrifically. Their bodies dropped from the sky as their escape techniques were annihilated. The massive power of Ether Wood Shenlei penetrated their bodies, causing insurmountable damage. Their internal organs were severely destroyed. With a thud, their bodies fell to the ground. Their eyes were wide open in shock; their bodies charred beyond recognition, devoid of any signs of life. Thus, all the ten Golden Core cultivators who had invaded Wood Spirit Island were annihilated, leaving no survivors. Shoosh! At this moment, Zhou Sui''s original body flashed, teleporting beside Lin Yazhu. "Worthy of being the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, as expected you easily dealt with them." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. He could sense the strength of Lin Yazhu''s cultivation. Although he wouldn''t say that she was invincible within the Golden Core Realm, those who could defeat her within it were few and far between. Those Golden Core cultivators wanting to last a few moves against Lin Yazhu was nothing more than wishful thinking. "No, no, no, my master is the powerful one." "Despite only being at the Foundation Establishment Realm, you were able to prevail over more advanced opponents." "You have slain seven early-stage Golden Core cultivators and one mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, as well as inflicting grave injuries on one mid-stage and one late-stage Golden Core cultivator." "If word of this were to spread, it would surely shock the entire Wuji Alliance." Lin Yazhu remarked with emotion. She had never encountered such a strong Foundation Establishment cultivator in her life who could effortlessly behead Golden Core cultivators. It was as easy for him as slicing vegetables, and completely inconceivable. To be honest, she had only read in ancient texts about some ancient mythical beasts that possessed such battle strengths. It could only be said that she was increasingly suspecting that this man was actually an immortal who had descended to earth. Otherwise, how could he possess such formidable battle prowess? "It''s just a name." "We cultivate not to show off our brute strength." "The goal is just to achieve immortality." "In essence, I am not a combative cultivator; I only attacked them first in self-defense," Zhou Sui sighed, his face filled with melancholy. Chapter 267 - 221: Promotion to Third Stage Dream Soul Gu_3 Incapable of combat?! Upon hearing this, the corner of Lin Yazhu''s mouth twitched, unsure of what to respond with. If those Golden Core Cultivators who were cleaved to death by a single sword heard these words, they would probably be so infuriated they''d come back to life. If this was considered being incapable of combat, weren''t they even worse than rookies?! "Dear, I''d like to check the storage bags of these golden core cultivators." Lin Yazhu looked enthusiastically at the fallen corpses of the Golden Core Cultivators. Although they did indeed cause a fair bit of trouble for the Qingmu Sect. But their storage bags must also contain a lot of treasures, a great opportunity to make a fortune. "Don''t rush, don''t get close. I want to dispose of their bodies first." "Just in case any of them are playing dead." Zhou Sui waved his hand. He wouldn''t approach lightly until he had confirmed that these guys were entirely dead. Boom~~ Thinking of this, he waved his hand and immediately controlled the Dream Soul Gu to start consuming the souls of the dead Golden Core Cultivators. The fragments of souls scattered around were all swallowed by the Dream Soul Gu into its belly. Suddenly, the charred remains of Yu Feng, the Supreme Elder of the Yu family, let out a wretched scream, as if undergoing unimaginable pain. "This guy isn''t dead yet?!" Hearing this, Lin Yazhu was startled, finding it simply unbelievable. She had hit him with her Ether Wood Shenlei, he should have been reduced to ashes long ago. Who knew that this old fellow was not only still alive, but even feigning death, unable to move. Thankfully her husband was cautious and had a habit of disposing bodies. Otherwise, she might have fallen victim to the enemy''s trap. "Damn it, both you dog man and woman." "Our Yu family will not let you go, your Immortal Mist City will be destroyed by us sooner or later." Yu Feng, the Supreme Elder of the Yu family, was both shocked and furious. He did not expect these two to be so careful. Despite being turned to charcoal, they still did not spare him. They even wanted to destroy his body. He had never seen such treacherous and ruthless cultivators in his life; they wouldn''t even let dead bodies be. At this moment, his hatred skyrocketed, wishing he could tear these two to pieces. If it wasn''t for these two, maybe he could have survived. But now, he''s finished. Humming~~ Zhou Sui ignored the wailing of Yu Feng in his dying moments, immediately driving the power of the Dream Soul Gu, swallowing his soul. Only a dead enemy is a good enemy. Immediately, the souls of all the lost Golden Core Cultivators in the field were devoured by the Dream Soul Gu. Especially the Golden Core Cultivators that Zhou Sui had just killed, their soul energy now belonged to the Dream Soul Gu. "Hmm?!" Zhou Sui''s eyes sparkled, he felt that after the Dream Soul Gu had swallowed the souls of seven early stage Golden Core Cultivators, his strength increased geometrically. Its power had already reached the full circle of the second stage. But now, after attaining the souls of these Golden Core Cultivators, it was like having a major supplement, which suddenly greatly enhanced the power of the Dream Soul Gu. Thump! Suddenly, the body of the Dream Soul Gu slightly shook, the enormous soul power instantly helped it break through the significant bottleneck and touched upon a new boundary. Third stage, lower level! Without a doubt, the Dream Soul Gu had now advanced to the lower level of the third stage. This was a qualitative leap, and the change in its strength was earth-shattering. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 268 - 222: Acquiring the Nascent Soul Spirit Object_1 "This!" Zhou Sui perceived that the power within the Dream Soul Gu was more than ten times stronger than before, and the internal space had also expanded further, capable of accommodating more dream worlds. Countless dream runes began to float within it, seeming to exhibit a rainbow of colors. Its body also seemed to display more colors. Most importantly, its Nightmare ability had evolved into Dream Region. "Dream Region!" Zhou Sui''s eyes shone brilliantly, he sensed the information coming from the Dream Soul Gu. The ability of Dream Region was quite formidable, and once it was unleashed, it would cover a dream domain within a radius of ten miles. Any creature in the Dream Region would fall into a dreamland. Those who could not leave the Dream Region would be helpless, unable to distinguish the difference between reality and illusion. Even if they possessed treasures that could fend off Soul Secret Arts, they would have difficulty resisting the power of the Dream Region. Only if they swiftly escaped from the range of the Dream Region could they avoid its influence. "Has the Third Stage Dream Soul Gu actually reached this level?!" Zhou Sui was taken aback. Although he knew that the potential of the Dream Soul Gu was limitless and its power was incredible, it was only after it truly advanced to the third stage realm that it started to show its power truly. Just the power of the Dream Region alone is enough to sweep countless cultivators. Of course, for him, this was naturally a good thing. The stronger the Dream Soul Gu, the better. "Is this Golden Core Master of the Yu family pretending to be dead?" Upon witnessing this scene, Lin Yazhu was also quite surprised. She initially thought the opponent had been reduced to a charred corpse, surely dead to the core. Who would have thought that he still had a thread of life left. Fortunately, her husband was quite cautious, otherwise she might have been really deceived. "It''s normal, these cultivators are all cunning and scheming." "Moreover, there exist numerous life-saving techniques in the cultivation world, who knows which one they are proficient in." "Even if the opponent turns into a charred corpse, we absolutely cannot let our guard down." Zhou Sui had long gotten used to this kind of thing, having encountered several cultivators who pretended to be dead. Unfortunately, in front of his Dream Soul Gu, their tactics were futile. Whether opponents were dead or not, consuming their souls would reveal the answer. "What is the backstory of this Elder of the Yu family? I feel an ominous aura coming from him." Lin Yazhu frowned slightly, not disguising her aversion towards this Elder of the Yu family. This came from her cultivated treasure, the Gold Thunder Bamboo, which was extremely repulsed by any wicked aura in this world, unable to tolerate it. "Your intuition is right." "This Elder of the Yu family is a spy of the Sky Demon Sect." Zhou Sui stated solemnly. This was information he acquired from Yu Feng''s soul. In all honesty, he was quite startled when he got this information¡ª he hadn''t expected such shocking identities. At first, he presumed that the opponent was merely a common family cultivator, but who knew he had a close connection to the Sky Demon Sect. "A spy of the Sky Demon Sect? What exactly is going on?" Lin Yazhu was also shocked. She knew her husband possessed a secret technique of Soul Searching. This could search the enemy''s soul memories. As long as the enemy hadn''t been dead for too long, they could perform a Soul Search. The enemy''s memory was almost impossible to hide. "On the surface, the reason for the rise of the Yu family and the emergence of five Golden Core Masters was an unexpected encounter in a Nascent Soul cave." "Little did anyone know, this was merely an excuse made up by Yu Feng." "These Golden Core cultivators actually originated from the Sky Demon Sect, they simply changed their names and joined the Yu family." "Hence, a small Golden Core family could produce five Golden Core Masters in the same generation." Zhou Sui sighed. Thinking about it carefully, these events were indeed suspicious. After all, the chances of a single family producing five Golden Core Masters at the same time was simply too astonishing. No matter how one looked at it, there was definitely something fishy. But the Yu family was powerful and was considered a hegemon in this sea area. Even if people had suspicions, no one dared to voice them out. This was because no one could confirm that a single family couldn''t produce five Golden Core Masters in the same generation. "What does the Sky Demon Sect want to do by sending their cultivators undercover into the Yu family?" S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Now that they are dead, will the Sky Demon Sect come to cause trouble for us?" "Could the Sky Demon Sect be targeting us?" Lin Yazhu was somewhat worried about this. "Rest assured, this action was purely Yu Feng''s own initiative." "He dreaded the growth of our Immortal Mist City." "At the same time, he considered himself the hegemon of this sea area, naturally not allowing us to grow and strengthen in this area." "Therefore, he gathered other Golden Core cultivators, under the name of Cultivation Robbery, to launch a covert attack on us." "However, this guy is indeed a pawn of the Sky Demon Sect. After his death, maybe the Sky Demon Sect will really start to target us." Zhou Sui''s expression also looked a little solemn. Honestly, he felt like he was a sitting duck waiting for disaster to strike from above. He was simply minding his own business and developing in the Tri-Star Island Group. Who would have thought that these reckless fellows would invade Immortal Mist City? Weren''t they courting death? Of course, he wouldn''t just sit idly and wait for death; he would have to send these fellows to their graves instead. He certainly can''t commit suicide just to avoid offending the Sky Demon Sect. However, he wasn''t particularly worried about the threat from the Sky Demon Sect. True, they were a Nascent Soul Sect with a Nascent Soul Ancestor. Chapter 212 - 204: Love-struck Lin Yazhu, I clearly saw her first_1 Crack crack~~ At this time, Zhou Sui stood up, stretched his waist, and the bones of his body made a sound, like the thunderous roar of a tiger or leopard, causing an intense rumbling. This displayed the tremendous strength of his body. Without a doubt, over these three years, the Dragon Elephant Gu has been relentlessly refining his physique. Especially after advancing to the Mid-Class of the Second Stage, the extent to which he was being refined increased even more. Now, the strength of his body has increased to the level of 500,000 pounds. It can be said that his physique now is akin to a monster in its nature. Even a Body Cultivator of the highest class of the second stage could not compare to him. Especially his skin, which has become incredibly tough, with its defensive power equating to an ordinary Spiritual Artifact. Boom! Immediately, Zhou Sui threw a punch that produced a sonic boom and released a terrifying force. His boxing spirit condensed into substance, causing a large hole to appear in the wall of the distant chamber in an instant. One could imagine the power of this punch, it was nothing more than a small test of his strength. It was as if a prehistoric Mammoth Elephant resided within him, exhibiting unparalleled power. Every inch of his muscles demonstrated explosive strength. If he continued to evolve at this rate, his body would also undergo a transformation. "After three years of hard cultivation, my cultivation has greatly improved. Now that I am thirty-five years old, my lifespan has reached 1,400 years." "Today is a joyous day, I should celebrate." Zhou Sui used a Cleaning Skill on his body and instantly removed all the dirt and dust, leaving himself feeling fresh and revitalized. He then strode out of the quiet room feeling rejuvenated. At this time, his five wives, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, Leng Yuexi, and Shen Biqian were playing in the hot springs. Although Shen Biqian was the Sect Leader of the Danding Faction, she now often resided in the Immortal Mist Sect. She only occasionally returned to the Danding Faction to handle various matters. However, she could not bear to leave her husband after her recent marriage. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "My husband, you have left your closed-door cultivation. It looks like you have made great progress." Shen Biqian giggled. As a late-stage Golden Core practitioner, she immediately sensed the significant increase in Zhou Sui''s aura, feeling amazed and surprised. She never expected her husband to have made such huge progress in just three short years, showing signs of breaking through the late stage of Foundation Establishment. In her past, she herself had taken nearly a hundred years to cultivate to the late stage of Foundation Establishment. But now, her husband is only thirty-five years old and already shows signs of advancement. It is very likely that he can reach the late Foundation Establishment stages before he turns fifty. He may even condense the Golden Core before he turns sixty. If he truly achieves this, he could possibly become the first Golden Core cultivator in the thousands-of-years-long history of Immortal Mist Island. His gifted talent was breathtakingly astounding. Thinking about this, she felt even more joyous. After all, which wife doesn''t wish for her husband to achieve greatness? "Exactly, your cultivation speed is progressing too quickly. Perhaps you will surpass us soon." Leng Yuexi looked at Zhou Sui''s handsome face which, with the improvement of his cultivation, seemed even more charming. His distinct features and demeanor was like that of a fallen immortal, appearing more youthful than ever. Her pretty face couldn''t help but turn slightly red. Even though they had been married for a long time, she now felt the excitement of a young girl in love, her heart pounding. "Indeed, my husband''s cultivation level has now surpassed ours." "I remember, initially, my husband was merely a small Cultivator at the first layer of Qi Cultivation." "But now, he has become a great cultivator at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. His rate of progress is too fast." Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were both joyful and worried. Because they also worry that with Zhou Sui''s rapid rate of progress, they won''t be able to keep up with his pace. When Zhou Sui becomes an immortal and they can''t break through in their cultivation, they would just die of old age. This could indeed be a possibility. In the world of Cultivation, the number of cultivator couples who can grow old together is extremely rare. "It seems you''re all lost in your thoughts." "You''re constantly overthinking." "Apparently, the lessons I''ve given you haven''t been enough." Zhou Sui pretends to be angry and walks towards them. "You rascal, you''re bullying us again." The women blushed, and let out an exclamation. ...... After a night of frolicking, Zhou Sui and his five wives were content and radiant with happiness. For both sides, this was greatly beneficial; it stimulated the development of each other''s cultivation, and the benefits were manifold. If it were not for important matters beckoning, they''d probably still be engrossed in their enjoyment. "My husband, the Immortal Mist Sect has almost finished preparations, we can leave Immortal Mist Island at any time." Leng Yuexi spoke solemnly, bringing up the important matter. After three years of preparation, the Immortal Mist Sect had sold a vast number of mines, markets, houses, shops, and other real estate in exchange for easy-to-carry items like Spiritual Medicine, pills, and Spirit Stones, among others. To put it simply, they were fully prepared and ready to leave the Immortal Mist Mountain Range at any moment. "Ah, how many individuals in the Immortal Mist Sect are willing to leave with us this time?" Zhou Sui asked. "The majority of the family cultivators are basically unwilling to leave." "Those truly willing to leave with us are the disciples and elders of the Immortal Mist Sect who have no concerns. However, these people add up to two to three thousand individuals." Leng Yuexi said. "The situation with the Danding Faction is similar, two to three thousand people are willing to leave with us." Shen Biqian also chimed in. After all, during this period, she too had been doing the same thing, selling properties owned by the Danding Faction. Chapter 213 - 204: Love-struck Lin Yazhu, I Saw Her First_2 Because these things would be worthless once the Danding Faction leaves. They may as well be sold at a low price. "So many people are leaving together? Can you transport that many?" Zhou Sui blinked his eyes. "No problem at all." "The Immortal Mist Sect has built many Flying Boats." "The Third stage ones can accommodate five hundred people, and the Second stage ones can also accommodate two to three hundred." "Basically, with ten Flying Boats, all the Disciples can be taken away." Leng Yuexi said in a solemn voice. The so-called Flying Boat is the spaceship of the cultivation world, which can fly in the air at extremely fast speeds. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators can fly, but it requires the consumption of their internal mana, making it impossible to fly for too long. But with a Flying Boat, as long as you have enough Spirit Stones, you can fly twenty-four hours a day. This can be considered the mainstream transportation tool in the cultivation world. Basically, every Golden Core Sect builds a large number of Flying Boats, using them as their daily transportation. "If that''s the case, we should leave as soon as possible, preferably within three days." Zhou Sui looked very serious. "Within three days? So urgent?" Leng Yuexi was taken aback. "Yes, I have a bad premonition." "Perhaps the Sealing Formation can no longer trap the Demon for much longer." Zhou Sui said in a deep voice. One of his Clones is constantly staring at the Blood Demon Tree. After three years have passed, its power has expanded a hundred kilometers and that place has long become a forbidden ground for life, no one dares to go there anymore. The aura emitted by the Blood Demon Tree is becoming ever more terrifying. That''s why he feels it''s not suitable to stay in the Immortal Mist Sect any longer and they must run as soon as possible. "If that''s the case, we really need to leave." "But that''s not a problem because we have been preparing for three years and are ready to leave at any time." Shen Biqian didn''t mind, she trusted Zhou Sui completely. Marrying a chicken, following a chicken; marrying a dog, following a dog. That''s her character. Although she didn''t know why her husband was in such a hurry and afraid, there must be a reason. What she can do is trust him. "I also notified sister Lin." "The situation is pretty much the same, also deploying three thousand Qingmu Sect disciples." "We will gather at the Immortal Mist Sect and then set off together." Leng Yuexi said solemnly. After all, this relocation operation involves not only the Immortal Mist Sect and the Danding Faction, but also the Qingmu Sect. It could be said that this is an unprecedented relocation operation of the three major Sects. "Humph, that old woman from the Qingmu Sect? Didn''t expect her to run with us, she is definitely lucky." Shen Biqian snorted coldly, quite unhappy. But she also knows that leaving the Immortal Mist Island will be a long journey full of dangers and difficulties. So the more strength there is, the more assurance there is. She wouldn''t refuse the Qingmu Sect''s participation. ...... Three days later. Under Lin Yazhu''s lead, ten Flying Boats from the Qingmu Sect arrived above the Immortal Mist Sect, also carrying three thousand elders and Disciples of the Qingmu Sect. At the same time, ten Flying Boats from the Danding Faction also followed, landing in the interior of the Immortal Mist Sect. It can be said that all the disciples and elders of the three major Sects gather together. "I never expected that one day we, the three major Sects, would move away from the Immortal Mist Island." "Right? We''ve been here for almost a thousand years, I didn''t expect we would just move away." "It''s inevitable, it''s the Sect Master''s order, we can''t refuse." "Actually, we can''t blame the Sect Master. As a Golden Core Master, he surely knows more than us." "Could it be that the Demon is really that terrifying, able to sweep over the entire Immortal Mist Island?" sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Unclear, since this is the judgement of the three Golden Core Masters, we can only comply." "That''s true. Honestly, I don''t care. I consider the whole world my home, I have no attachments. Wherever the Sect is, I am there." "Exactly, the essence of the sect is the people. Wherever the people are, that''s where the Sect is." The Foundation Establishment elders discussed intensively. Of course, they also didn''t want to move away from the dwelling place they had lived in for thousands of years, but the problem is without the protection of a Golden Core Master, they couldn''t possibly protect a third-grade Spirit Vein. Any random Golden Core Master could usurp their territory. And that''s why they can only follow the Golden Core Masters, moving from this place. Head towards somewhere else to cultivate. Certainly, those cultivators unwilling to move can opt out from this operation. In fact, at least seventy percent of the Sect disciples didn''t want to follow the Sect Master to leave. They just wanted to stay here to be powerful and prestigious. But for Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian, the three Golden Core Masters, it didn''t matter at all. Even if it were just the three of them leaving, that would be fine. Now they chose to take the Disciples willing to leave along for the sake of the Sect Master''s responsibility. ...... At this moment, the three Golden Core female cultivators also appeared on the Immortal Mist Peak. The three beautiful women rival each other in beauty, each showcasing their unique charm. From afar, they looked like a portrait of beauties. "Sister Lin, I didn''t expect you to move the Qingmu Sect as well." Leng Yuexi remarked. She originally thought it would be tough to convince Lin Yazhu, but to her surprise, her consent was immediate after she mentioned it. Chapter 214 - 204: Love-struck Lin Yazhu, I Saw Her First_3 You''ve got to hand it to the older generation, they make decisions with great determination, never dawdling or procrastinating. "There''s no choice in this matter. If you had seen the power of that demon, you''d know that the Immortal Mist Island is not a place to linger for too long." "Although I''d like to preserve Qingmu Sect''s territory as well, given the current situation, it seems virtually impossible." "Since you also want to leave, why don''t we hit the road together? It''s good to have each other''s backs." Lin Yazhu spoke in a low voice. Yet, she found her gaze wandering back to Zhou Sui, time and again. She once thought her feelings for him were just fleeting, destined to fade away over time, disappearing without a trace. But who would have guessed that her passionate emotions not only didn''t disappear but grew stronger. It was as if she was lovesick, feeling feverish every day. So, when she heard that the Immortal Mist Sect planned to leave the Immortal Mist Island, she became flustered. If Leng Yuexi left, wouldn''t she lose her chance to see that man again? She absolutely wouldn''t allow for such a thing to happen. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And it was because of this, she promptly decided to relocate Qingmu Sect. If the Sect Elders knew she''d decided to move the Qingmu Sect for a man, they''d probably all jump out and denounce her as a disgrace to the Sect. But now the Grand Elder of Qingmu Sect had fallen, leaving only herself, a Golden Core Master; hence, nobody could stop her. "Humph, I knew you were one to hitch a ride" Shen Biqian sneered at Lin Yazhu. "When did you advance to the Late Golden Core stage?" "Did you find a Pure Yang Body man to help you neutralize the backlash of the Taiyin Spirit Fire inside you?" At this moment, Lin Yazhu gasped in shock. She sensed that Shen Biqian''s cultivation was very close to hers, both at the Late Golden Core stage. While her own cultivation was a bit more profound and close to Golden Core Completion. However, she knew of Shen Biqian''s previous condition ¡ª she had next to no hope of reaching the Late Golden Core stage in this lifetime. If she attempted to make a breakthrough, the Taiyin Spirit Fire would burn her alive. At that time, her body was filled with the overwhelmingly potent Power of Taiyin which could cause her spiritual power to become unbalanced at any time. To solve this problem, she would need to find a male cultivator with a Pure Yang Body. Acquiring the Pure Yang Power within his body to neutralize the Power of Taiyin in her own. Finding such a man was akin to seeking a miracle. She had deemed Shen Biqian''s chances of reaching the Late Golden Core stage in this lifetime as hopeless. Surprisingly, Shen Biqian had indeed solved the problem with the Taiyin Spirit Fire. It was truly puzzling. "Of course, now I am Master Zhou''s Dao companion." At this moment, Shen Biqian, while embracing Zhou Sui, looked at him with affectionate eyes. What?! Hearing this statement, Lin Yazhu''s eyes revealed an incredulous expression. She felt as if her heart had been brutally struck. She was filled with an unprecedented sense of resentment. She couldn''t believe that Shen Biqian, an old woman over two hundred years old, could actually have the audacity to seduce a man in his thirties. That was beyond shameless. Isn''t this simply a case of the older robbing the cradle?! This ignorant woman could have been his grandmother. What she found more intolerable was that Shen Biqian had managed to grab Zhou Sui before her, when it was Lin Yazhu who had seen him first. Chapter 272 - 223: Marrying the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, All Are Dao Companions_1 But at this moment, Yu Ming was so scared that he knelt on the ground, his heart devoid of any ripples. He was drenched in sweat, his face ashen, for he knew if his answer did not satisfy the other party, his death was almost certain. No one could save him. After all, the person he was dealing with was a True Disciple of the Sky Demon Sect, also a disciple of the Sect Master, a cultivator who had achieved Golden Core Completion, and was the infamous Chu Dieyi, the witch who had made a name for herself in the Canglan Sea region. Even over the communication device, she still had the ability to make him wish he were dead. "Reporting to the Master." "This was all due to our poor decisions." "Recently, a powerful competitor called Immortal Mist City emerged on Yu Family''s Island." "Therefore, we decided to team up with other Golden Core Masters, disguised as robbers, to kill the Golden Core cultivators of Immortal Mist City." "But we had never expected, that after the Supreme Elder Yu Feng and others arrived at Immortal Mist City last night, they vanished without a trace." "Even their life plaques shattered." Yu Ming truthfully narrated his actions, stating that this decision, which had led several Golden Core cultivators to their deaths, was purely their own decision. He did not dare to hide anything. Because the last thing she tolerated was lies. If he was honest, there was a possibility that he might have a chance at survival. "Immortal Mist City? What''s their background?" Chu Dieyi asked. "Not sure, we only know that they are Golden Core forces from a remote sea area." "It seemed that they had faced a disaster, forcing them to abandon their island homes and join the Wuji Alliance." "We didn''t expect these foreign factions, comprised of just three Golden Core Masters, to be able to make our Supreme Elders vanish without a trace, and they even didn''t have a chance to escape." Yu Ming said with a bitter smile. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though he had heard tales of hidden talents within the Canglan Sea region, he had never seen any. Wasn''t it true that any capable cultivator gained fame in their youth, making a name for themselves across the Canglan Sea region? But now, reality had delivered him a sharp slap in the face. The obscure Immortal Mist City alone had caused the Yu family to take a great tumble, resulting in the death of four Golden Core cultivators. This huge loss had crushed the Yu family''s chances of gaining domination over this sea region. Even maintaining the prosperity of Yu Family''s Island would be an extremely challenging task now. "Immortal Mist City? It seems like another mysterious force is lurking. What are they trying to accomplish by hiding in the Wuji Alliance?" "Do they hail from other Nascent Soul Sects or are they indeed from a remote sea region" Upon hearing this, Chu Dieyi started to take an interest in Immortal Mist City. A glint was visible in her beautiful eyes. "Master, what should we do now?" Yu Ming couldn''t help but ask. He was panicking. If the enemy were to attack Yu Family''s Island, given the current strength of the Yu family, they were doomed for sure. If possible, he hoped that the Sky Demon Sect would intervene and help him deal with this trouble. "Shut up, this is the trouble you brought upon yourselves with your reckless actions, and now you want the Sky Demon Sect to help you clean up the mess?" "It seems you''ve forgotten your place." Chu Dieyi snorted. Buzz~~ Suddenly, an unseen force sounded through the communication talisman, affecting Yu Ming and triggering the restriction on him. "Ahh!" Yu Ming immediately let out a gruesome scream. He felt intense pain engulfing his entire body as if he were being bitten by numerous ants. The pain was beyond description. Fortunately, this place was shielded by a sound barrier; otherwise, the other members of the Yu family would have heard his screams. "I''m sorry, Master, I was wrong. Please spare my life." "I am a Golden Core Master, and also the head of the Yu family. I am still useful to the Sky Demon Sect. I''m still useful." Yu Ming kept begging for mercy. He knew that a simple thought from the other party could end his life due to the restriction placed on him. From the very beginning, his life was not his own to control. "Hmph, if it weren''t for the fact that you are somewhat useful." "Today would be your last day." Chu Dieyi said indifferently, but temporarily relieved the force of the restriction. "Thank you, Master, thank you, Master." Yu Ming curled up on the ground, drenched in sweat and tears of gratitude. He felt as if he had just escaped death. "For now, you should not provoke Immortal Mist City." "We have listed Immortal Mist City as a key observation target and intend to investigate this sect thoroughly." "Once we get the clear picture, we will make our plans. It''s not too late." "At present, the Sky Demon Sect has more important matters to handle and cannot afford to stir up trouble here." Chu Dieyi said in a grave voice. Although she was very interested in Immortal Mist City and wanted to know what kind of power the Golden Core Masters behind this city wielded, she also knew that they were not easily dealt with. Unless the Nascent Soul Ancestor was dispatched. The problem was, that area was Wuji Alliance''s territory. If the Nascent Soul Ancestor were dispatched, it might easily lead to a war between the two great sects, causing more loss than gain. More importantly, to make the Nascent Soul Ancestor take action, a justifiable reason, as well as enough benefits, were needed. Dealing with Immortal Mist City for what benefit? Was it for the sake of revenge for a bunch of spies? Don''t be ridiculous. Cultivators in the demonic sect were known for their indifference. They frequently killed each other, let alone taking revenge for their sect brothers?! So, until she had a clear understanding of Immortal Mist City, she would not make any rash moves. "Yes, Master." Yu Ming nodded repeatedly. Without the support of the Sky Demon Sect, all he could do was remain in hiding. ........ In the Sky Demon Sect''s headquarters, atop a mountain. Chapter 273 - 223: Marrying the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, All Are Dao Companions_2 This place seemed to be surrounded by endless Demonic Qi, enveloped by clouds and fog all day long, making it impossible to clearly see the situation inside. At this moment, a dazzlingly beautiful woman was standing in the palace. She was wearing a black chiffon long dress, revealing her proud figure and long legs. Her jade feet lightly stepped on the ground, like a fairy in the night. Her eyes were watery, seemingly filled with a faint coldness, dismissive of everything. Her delicate fingers and creamy skin were as white as snow, lustrous and translucent like they could wring out water. One could say that she was a natural beauty, capable of causing the fall of nations, filled with charm and grace. Any man would go crazy for her, and wish to fall under her pomegranate skirt. She was Chu Dieyi, a true disciple of the Sky Demon Sect. Although she was only two hundred years old, she had already advanced her cultivation to Golden Core Completion and was touted as the next Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect. "Sister Chu." At this moment, femal cultivators immediately appeared in front of Chu Dieyi, all treating her with utmost reverence. After all, they had great fear for such a capricious witch. "Hmm." "You all go investigate the Immortal Mist City of Wuji Alliance." "Bring back all the information about this power." "But remember not to act rashly. Just gathering information is enough." Chu Dieyi sat in the throne of the palace, her slender legs crossed, and lazily commanded. "Yes, Sister Chu." Hearing this, the numerous female cultivators of the Sky Demon Sect nodded, and without another word, immediately left the palace. They didn''t ask why. As long as Sister Chu issued an order, they would follow it. There was no need to ask for reasons. "Next is to form the Nascent Soul." "But to pass the three tests of the Nascent Soul is really difficult." In the immense palace, only Chu Dieyi was left. She had no interest in the tasks she had just delegated. It was something she did casually. What she was more concerned about now was forming her own Nascent Soul. Despite being a Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator, and hailed as the most excellent genius of the Sky Demon Sect in a millennium, she still didn''t have much confidence in forming the Nascent Soul. Indeed, she could pass the first test, but passing the Heart Devil Tribulation and the Heaven Thunder Tribulation was not that easy. Especially for cultivators of the demon path, this was akin to an insurmountable gap. So she had been hesitant to break through. "According to Master, to form my Nascent Soul, I need to go out and find an opportunity." "But where is the opportunity for my Nascent Soul." Chu Dieyi fell into deep thought. ...... At this time, on the Immortal Mist Peak of the Immortal Mist Sect in Water Star Island. "Husband, did you say you''re going to marry Sister Lin?" Leng Yuexi''s beautiful eyes widened, looking at Zhou Sui in surprise. She didn''t expect her husband would actually marry Lin Yazhu. It was really unimaginable. "Yes." Zhou Sui nodded. This was the conclusion he came to after a long period of thought. Since they were all his Dao companions, there was no need for secrecy. Why not be upright and be together. This was not something shameful. "Damn it, I knew that old woman had ulterior motives." "She always looked at my husband with narrowed eyes." "She couldn''t get married at over three hundred years, already an old maid, and she still aimed at my husband." "Did that old woman force herself onto you, Husband?" Shen Biqian gritted her teeth. She believed it must have been Lin Yazhu, who coveted her handsome husband and used her power as a Golden Core Cultivator, to perform despicable and shameless deeds. That was how that shameless woman got him. After all, for an old maid in her three-hundred-year-old age, her thirst for a man could be imagined. "What do you mean by forcing oneself onto someone?" "Zhou and I are in mutual affection. I think you were the one who forced yourself onto him, an old cow eating young grass." At this moment, Lin Yazhu appeared in front of everyone in a flash. Then she looked at Shen Biqian with contempt, as if seeing through this woman''s character. What?! Seeing the old woman dared to appear before her, Shen Biqian was so angry that she almost lost her breath. She was so angry that her teeth itched. But thinking back to the past, she felt a little guilty. After all, at the beginning, she did take advantage of people''s danger, repaying kindness with ingratitude, which was how she got her husband. Otherwise, who knew when she would be able to consummate her relationship with her husband. A woman should take the initiative. Otherwise, a good man would have been taken away by other women early on, and it wouldn''t be her turn. "Alright, alright, no more quarreling." "You all will be sisters in the future, why quarrel?" sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui hugged both Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian. "Humph, I will give Husband a face and not quarrel with this old woman." Shen Biqian snorted coldly but didn''t continue to be angry. And Lin Yazhu was a woman who knew the big picture. Naturally, she would not continue to pour oil on the fire. "Husband, when will the wedding be held." "Do we need to invite everyone in the same path?" Ji Bingyu asked. She thought this was a good thing. After all, her husband was marrying the sect masters of the three major sects, which was equivalent to actually unifying the three major sects. This would definitely hugely benefit the future development of Immortal Mist City. At least, the three major sects wouldn''t have conflicts and divisions over small matters. "No need for so much trouble." "Just inviting the brothers of the same sect is enough." "No need to invite others. It''s just a simple ceremony." Zhou Sui didn''t want to make such a big fuss. He just wanted to give Lin Yazhu a legal status. There was no need to prove anything to outsiders. Being too high-profile might invite unnecessary trouble. Chapter 274 - 223: Marrying the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, All Are Dao Companions_3 "Okay." Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ji Bingyu and the others all nodded their heads. ...... In no time, the news of Zhou Sui''s plan to marry Lin Yazhu, the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, spread through the three major sects - Qingmu Sect, Danding Faction, and Immortal Mist Sect, like a hurricane. To the cultivators of these three major sects, it was the news no one could miss. "What? That pretty boy is going to marry our Sect Master of Qingmu Sect?" Upon the release of this news, many Qingmu Sect elders and disciples were instantly thrown into uproar. This was quite the explosive news, leaving them bewildered and indecisive. "Damn it, I knew that the pretty boy was up to no good." "He previously built a third-stage magic circle for our Qingmu Sect free of charge." "At first, I thought he was truly being kind, but it turns out that our Qingmu Sect has already paid the price." "Even our Sect Master is being taken away by this pretty boy." A Foundation Establishment elder from Qingmu Sect gritted his teeth with anger and frustration. "I told you before, anything free tends to be costliest, but you didn''t believe it." "This young man probably had gotten close with our Sect Master when he was building the magic circle." "If it weren''t for that opportunity, he wouldn''t have won her over." Another elder from Qingmu Sect felt helpless. It''s really hard to guard against a thief in one''s family. Who would have thought that in a short period of building the magic circle, this pretty boy managed to switch on his charm with the Sect Master, leaving them without a leg to stand on in any arguments. "It''s horrifying, how did he manage to do it?" "Our Sect Master has been single for over three hundred years, and must have encountered countless promising young men and handsome gentlemen." "Her heart is like iron, yet she was still won over by him. I just can''t figure out what means he used." Some people found it bewildering, seeing the matter as a tall tale. They had no idea what their Sect Master saw in this man. "Perhaps it''s because she''s been single for over three hundred years, and so she wasn''t able to withstand his advances." "A few sweet nothings from this pretty boy, and she''d likely fall." "The Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect and the Leader of Danding Faction were both won over the same way, let alone the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect." "Gotta say, this young man really lives up to Heavenly Jade Daoist''s reputation, his ability to charm women is prodigious, a real natural." "People are just incomparable." The Foundation Establishment elders finally yielded. In some sense, this young man was indeed a prodigy. Simply with a charming look, sweet words, and some unique methods, he had made numerous beautiful women love him to death. "Actually, this might not be a bad thing." "With the Sect Masters of the three sects all married to this man, doesn''t it mean the three major sects will become more united?" "This place is the territory of the Wuji Alliance, not our past home of Immortal Mist Island." "In this territory, being a Golden Core Master isn''t enough to protect a power." "We need forces with at least three to five Golden Core Masters so as not to be looked down upon by other forces." "Now that the Sect Masters of the three sects are all married to this man, we''ll essentially be a big family." "There''s nothing that could possibly break apart the three major sects." At this moment, an elder from the Qingmu Sect expressed his thoughts with a solemn tone. He felt that this might not necessarily be a bad thing but rather something that might unite the three major sects even more. Only in this manner, can they survive in this turbulent territory without being annexed by other forces. "That''s surely the case." The many Foundation Establishment elders had no choice but to accept the situation. Given the circumstances, they had no other option. This was, after all, the decision of a Golden Core Master, with no room for opposition. Not accepting it wouldn''t make any difference. Were they really going to leave their sect and this place?! Therefore, one way or another, they had no choice but to accept this established fact. Chapter 275 - 224: Perfect Foundation Establishment, Mana Solidification_1 Several days later. Clearly, the wedding of Zhou Sui and Lin Yazhu was conducted successfully. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Almost all the guests were jovial, and there was no cultivator who dared to cause trouble at the wedding. After all, who would dare to cause a scene at the wedding feast of a Golden Core Master, unless you have a death wish. Even if they were extremely jealous of Zhou Sui, they would not dare to say so openly, they could only grumble in secret. From then on, the Sect Masters of the three major sects had all become Zhou Sui''s counterparts. And Zhou Sui had factually become the authority of the three major sects, literally the Emperor. Of course, for Zhou Sui, there was nothing to be scared about. The storms of the outside world couldn''t affect him. His most important goal now was to advance his cultivation and ascend to the Golden Core Realm. Besides his cultivation, everything else was illusionary and not worth mentioning. ...... Five years later. In a quiet room. Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, eerily operating the Insect God Sutra. With his body as the centre, the massive force of nature''s spiritual energy came tumbling, forming a huge Spirit Energy Vortex. At the same time, the Gu Insects on his body were also ingesting and discharging the nature''s spiritual energy, forming smaller Spirit Energy Vortexes. This spiritual energy entered his body through the spiritual root, and then transformed into droplets of Mana liquid. Bang~~~ After operating the Insect God Sutra for 108 cycles, Zhou Sui opened his eyes, aware that the Mana within his body had reached its peak. His Dantian Qi Sea was flowing with a massive amount of Mana liquid, much like a mini lake. "Foundation Establishment is complete." "Finally advanced to the peak of Foundation Establishment." "The Insect God Sutra, it''s the limit with one thousand droplets of Mana, Foundation Establishment has reached the peak, could not progress further." Zhou Sui smiled slightly, after cultivating bitterly for five years, constantly ingesting and exhaling spiritual energy, combined with dual cultivating with his Dao partners, he had finally enhanced his internal mana to the extreme, reaching the state of perfect Foundation Establishment. He sensed a thousand droplets of Mana liquid in his body. It was basically at the limit of what his Dantian Qi Sea could accommodate, and it was impossible to enhance it further. The next step was the Core Formation. "I''m fifty years old now.""Only fifty years old, and already cultivated to the peak of Foundation Establishment.""Even the cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Root progress at about the same speed." Zhou Sui was in a very cheerful mood. He sensed that each drop of mana liquid in his Dantian Qi Sea seemed to be continually solidifying, much like the state of a liquid solidifying into ice. According to the experience of Core Formation from Qingmu Sect, the Immortal Mist Sect, and Danding Faction, this was greatly beneficial and an auspicial sign for Core Formation. "This is the advantage of self-cultivation." "Mana within the body is much purer compared to those cultivators who use the Foundation Pill to ascend, without any impurities." "Other Foundation Establishment cultivators have to consume spiritual objects to get rid of impurities in their bodies to cause mana to solidify." "But I''m different. I do not need to consume any spiritual objects." "Because the mana within my body is too pure, it naturally starts to solidify." "And up to now, the Mana solidification has reached 10% and this process is still continuing." "When the Mana has fully solidified, reaching the maximum limit, that''s when it''s time to start Core Formation." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, he felt his Core Formation was imminent. Of course, this state of Mana solidification is not easy to accelerate. Unless you consume Core Formation spiritual objects, you can accelerate this process. However, Zhou Sui was in no rush and wouldn''t consume Core Formation spiritual objects. He wanted his mana to solidify naturally and spontaneously. Go with the flow. After all, this way his Foundation for Core Formation would be more perfect, and he could condense a more robust Golden Core. Anyway, he was not in a hurry and had enough time to wait for the Mana in the Dantian Qi Sea to completely solidify. He was now just fifty years old. For a Foundation Establishment cultivator, this was indeed very young. With this in mind, Zhou Sui opened his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui.] [Cultivation: Late Foundation Establishment (Progress: 99%).] [Life span: 50 (3200) years.] [Aptitude: Fifth-grade spiritual root (30%).] [Swordsmanship: Third-Order, Lower-Grade (50%).] [Rune: Second Stage Middle Grade (70%).] [Seventh-Order formation: Third Class, High Grade (99%).] [Pill Master: Third-Order Lower-Grade (60%).] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Great Achievement (25%).] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (25%).] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart-eye Insight, Heart Eye Linguistics (75%).] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster (99%), Wind Blade Art: Proficient, Golden Light skill: Proficient, Ice Frost skill: Proficient, Spring Wind Rain skill: Proficient, Lightning Summoning skill: Proficient...] [Obsession Gu: Third-Order Upper Class, Clone Gu: Second-Order Upper Class, Wine Bug: Second-Order Upper Class, Gold Eating Bug: Second-Order Upper Class, Book Worm: Second-Order Upper Class, Dream Soul Gu: Third-Order Lower-class, Dragon Elephant Gu: Second-Order Upper Class, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Second-Order Upper Class, Teleportation Insect: Second-Order Upper Class, Array Heart Gu: Third Order Upper-Class, Object-searching Gu: Second-Order Upper-Class.] "Not bad." Looking at the data on his virtual panel, Zhou Sui was very satisfied. Although his other cultivation skills didn''t progress much during the last five years, since he primarily spent his time advancing his cultivation, that''s why he progressed to the peak of Foundation Establishment this quickly. But, there was some progress. After all, over the long run, even small steps can result in significant progress in the long run. Chapter 219 - 206: The Power of the Third Stage Formation, Banishing the Strength of the Void_1 The other Golden Core Masters did the same, each taking out his own magical treasures and using their skills to counter the Mist Divine Light. They didn''t want to be killed by the Mist Divine Light. Boom, boom, boom!!! Suddenly, the magical treasures on their bodies took a hard hit, as if they were hit by a cannon shell. One by one, they kept retreating, spitting out blood non-stop. Their lungs and internal organs took severe damage. The most miserable was Ouyang Meng, the old ancestor of the Ouyang family''s Golden Core. He was specifically targeted by Zhou Sui and was hit by three Mist Divine Lights. The first Mist Divine Light easily shattered the defense of the magical treasures on his body. The second Mist Divine Light directly pierced through his chest. The third Mist Divine Light pierced through his skull. Three consecutive Mist Divine Lights killed him and completely extinguished his life force. There was no escape or avoidance for him. "This!" "What''s happening? Who exactly is targeting me?" Ouyang Meng was both shocked and enraged before his death. He didn''t understand why the Seventh-Order Formation specifically targeted him, while the other Golden Core Masters were not targeted in this way. He wondered what kind of deep hatred he had with the Immortal Mist Sect that they wanted to put him in a life-or-death situation. Although he indeed was an ironclad ally of the Ghost Demon Sect, there was no need to target him in such a way. Completely unfair. With a thunderous sound, regardless of his resentment or regret, the Mist Divine Light shattered his body into pieces in an instant, his soul was also extinguished, and he completely disappeared from this world. "He is dead." "This old dog is finally dead." "Father and mother, grandfather, and grandmother, I have finally avenged you." Ji Bingyu naturally saw everything clearly. She felt relieved at that moment, with her Understanding Dao Heart. The hatred of her family was finally avenged at this moment. Though she didn''t kill him herself, but it was her husband who did. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So there wasn''t much difference. It was a satisfying revenge. As for others from the Ouyang family, it didn''t matter. Without the protection of the Golden Core Master, and with so many enemies of the Ouyang family, their demise would probably be more horrible than the Ji family''s demise. "Escape, escape quickly." Upon observing this, Luo Hua and others from the Ghost Demon Sect, which consisted of eight Golden Core Masters, now with one fallen and seven injured, were unable to resist this Third Class, High-Grade formation. Because the power of array is endless, it is the might of heaven and earth. Even if they could resist the power momentarily, their Mana was not infinite. It was impossible to compare with the Third-Order Spirit Vein. If they continued resisting, their death was certain. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!! In an instant, the Golden Core masters used the Escape Technique without saying a word, turning into rays of light, surpassing the speed of sound, and instantly wanted to escape from here. "Want to run? Not so easy." "Void Prohibition." Zhou Sui''s eyes showed a hint of coldness. How could he let these Golden Core Masters escape so easily? If they really escaped, countless enemies might emerge in the future. He must cut them down here and eliminate the troubles completely. With a thought, he gave the command to the Array Heart Gu, controlling the vast formation. Boom, Boom, Boom~~ Suddenly, a gigantic array barrier spread out all around, blocking the void, and an invisible force of void swept around like waves, sweeping across all directions. Thud, thud, thud~~~ The next second, these Golden Core Masters, who turned into rays of light, hit a wall-like obstacle and fell down from mid-air. Their heads were bleeding, and they spat out blood. They all looked at the array barrier around them in surprise. This time, they really had nowhere to escape or hide. Within this array domain, they absolutely had no way out. "This is the force that inhibits the void." "It is also the real secret of a Third Order formation." "But to fully utilize a Third Order formation, a Third Order Array Master needs to control the formation." "Otherwise, only a part of the formation''s power can be used." "When did the Immortal Mist Sect give birth to a Third Order Array Master?" Luo Hua, the Sect Master of the Ghost Demon Sect, was shocked. He simply couldn''t believe his eyes because this was too exaggerated. Although the headquarters of the Ghost Demon Sect also had Third Order formations, there was no Third Order Array Master. This resulted in the Third Order formation not reaching its full power, and could only display a part of its power. According to what he knew, the strongest Array Master in the Immortal Mist Sect was only Second Order, not reaching the Third Order. But what was happening now? Given that the Mist Yin-Yang Formation was demonstrating such a power, there must be a Third Order Array Master supporting it from behind, otherwise, it wouldn''t reach such a level. Of course, Zhou Sui wouldn''t stupidly reveal his methods. He still preferred to play dumb while taking down the enemies. The best thing was for the enemies to know nothing and die at his hands. He was not one of those men who wanted to show off everything. "Luo Hua, you fucking ruin everyone including yourself." "You brought calamity onto yourself and involved us too?" "Third Order Array Master, the Immortal Mist Sect has actually hidden such a resource." "Who claimed that after the death of the elder of the Immortal Mist Sect, the sect became the weakest in history? This should be the strongest period in a millennium." "Luo Hua, you dog! You''ve caused our deaths." The other Golden Core Masters cursed loudly, and in their hearts, they collectively cursed Luo Hua of the Ghost Demon Sect hundreds of times. If possible, they would have liked to dismember Luo Hua''s body and cut him thousands of times. Chapter 220 - 206: The Power of the Third Stage Formation, Forbidding the Force of the Void_2 If they knew that the Immortal Mist Sect had hidden a third-stage Array Master who could perfectly control the Mist Yin-Yang Formation, they would have to be out of their minds to go to the Immortal Mist Sect and cause trouble. This is simply asking for death, a suicide mission in essence. It''s akin to the longevity deity hanging himself, men who think their life is too long. "Master Leng." "This time I admit defeat, your Immortal Mist Sect has won." "As long as you let me live, I am willing to offer all my possessions with both hands." "I might even hand over the Ghost Demon Sect to you." Ghost Demon Sect Master Luo Hua grit his teeth, clearly making a significant decision with an ugly look on his face. "Fool." "All those things you''re talking about will belong to me after you die." "Don''t tell me you think Leng Yuexi is brainless?" Upon hearing this, Leng Yuexi looked disdainfully at Luo Hua, the Sect Master of the Ghost Demon Sect. This old devil, even on the verge of death, was still playing tricks, clearly up to no good. If he truly escaped from the range of the formation''s cover, then his true colors would be revealed. After being influenced by Zhou Sui for many years, she was no longer the naive female cultivator she used to be. "Master Leng, are you bent on a course of mutual destruction?!" At this moment, Luo Hua, the Sect Master of the Ghost Demon Sect, had felt the power of the formation increased. Every cell in his body was trembling, chilled to the core. He looked at Leng Yuexi with fury in his eyes. "Mutual destruction?" "Even if the fish is dead, the net is not necessarily broken." "Attack, surround and kill this beast." A cold glint flashed in Leng Yuexi''s beautiful eyes as she heard her husband''s voice at that moment. Of course, it wasn''t only Leng Yuexi. Even Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian, the two Golden Core female cultivators, had heard Zhou Sui''s mental transmission. "Nightmare!" At this time, Zhou Sui was the first to act, giving orders to the Dream Soul Gu. Although the Dream Soul Gu was currently only second stage, high grade, his soul power was already comparable to that of a Golden Core Master. Together, the power of Nightmare they unleashed could even affect a Golden Core Master. Moreover, the soul secret technique was very covert, soundless, traceless. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even a Golden Core Master would be unable to trace who made the move. Buzz buzz~~~ In an instant, a wave of invisible soul energy swept in all directions, instantly enveloping the remaining seven Golden Core Masters, pulling them into a nightmare world. An early Golden Core cultivator couldn''t resist at all, entering the dream instantly. A mid-stage Golden Core cultivator could struggle fiercely, with a savage expression on their face. As for a late Golden Core cultivator, they would feel dizzy, as if they had been heavily hit. The power of the Dream Soul Gu was evident, and it was now able to affect even a cultivator in the Golden Core realm. Of course, a lot of the credit goes to Zhou Sui''s soul power, which was on par with a Golden Core cultivator. Otherwise, the Dream Soul Gu wouldn''t have been able to show such power. When combined, it''s like adding wings to a tiger. "No good, the Immortal Mist Sect kept a Golden Core cultivator hidden." At this moment, the Sect Master of the Ghost Demon Sect, Luo Hua''s face changed drastically. He now understood why Leng Yuexi was so confident to keep all their seven Golden Cores here. The Immortal Mist Sect had hidden a Golden Core cultivator. If there were four Golden Core Masters, plus the third class high-grade formation, they really might be able to slaughter all of them here. How cunning! The Immortal Mist Sect really is cunning. These women, could it be they had discovered his plan earlier on, thus they wanted to use his plot against him, trapping and killing them here? As the saying goes, there''s nothing more poisonous than a woman''s heart, like a wasp''s sting. The old saying did not deceive me. He was going mad inside, helpless with rage. Of course, he had mistaken Zhou Sui for a Golden Core cultivator. After all, only a Golden Core Master could possess such a powerful soul wave. "If you want to kill me, Luo Hua, you''ll have to pay the price." "Don''t think I, Luo Hua, am easy to kill." Ghost Demon Sect Master Luo Hua roared out, channeling his mana into his high-grade magical tool, the Ghost Demon Banner, and unleashed a terrifying demonic qi. Thousands of evil ghosts and spirits surged forth. It was like a night feast of ten thousand ghosts, a horrifying chill filled the surroundings, freezing the ground. This chill was capable of freezing souls. Unfortunately, all this was in vain. Because the disparity in their combat power was just too immense. Boom boom boom!!! As Zhou Sui manipulated it, beams of Mist Divine Light rained down from the sky, like drops of rain, covering the seven Golden Core Masters. In the meantime, Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian, the three Golden Core female cultivators holding top-grade magical tools, also charged towards these Golden Core Masters, coordinated flawlessly and seamlessly. They were two late-stage Golden Core cultivators and one early-stage Golden Core cultivator. All of them were powerful female cultivators. Boom~~ With merely one attack, regardless of how Ghost Demon Sect Master Luo Hua struggled, it was all to no avail. A beam of Mist Divine Light instantly shattered his defense. An Ether Wood Shenlei pierced through the barrier of his Ghost Demon Banner in the blink of an eye. A cluster of Taiyin Spirit Fire set his entire body on fire. Finally, a strand of light from the Golden Jiao Scissors split Luo Hua in half. With only a moment''s breath, Ghost Demon Sect''s Master Luo Hua was beaten to death alive. It''s simply like three young women, violently beating a four-hundred-year-old man. The other six Golden Core Masters were likewise. They were already affected by Zhou Sui''s Dream Soul Gu''s power, dragged into the Nightmare World, their bodies as if affected by a fixation skill, completely unable to move. Chapter 221 - 206: The Power of the Third Stage Formation, Blocking the Force of the Void_3 Then, streaks of Mist Divine Light struck down, instantly annihilating all six Golden Core Masters, shattering them to pieces. With this, all eight of the Golden Core Masters had fallen within the Immortal Mist Sect. "They''ve actually all been killed... And so effortlessly?!" Witnessing this scene, Leng Yuexi was somewhat stunned, the achievement was simply too astonishing. Even during the heyday of the Immortal Mist Sect, such a triumph had not been achieved. Eight Golden Core masters were killed in a single battle. This was rare, if not absolutely unique. She could not even imagine that she was capable of such feats. "No wonder he''s my lord, he truly is overwhelmingly powerful." Shen Biqian cast Zhou Sui an affectionate gaze. She knew the honor of this battle owed its biggest thanks to her own lord. If it wasn''t for her lord relentlessly controlling the third-stage formation of the Immortal Mist Sect, unleashing all of its might, how could they annihilate the eight Golden Core Masters so easily? A Third-Order Array Master was equivalent to a Golden Core Completion cultivator. No Golden Core cultivator would dare to defy an Array Master on their own territory. Such an action would be courting death. "So that''s how it is. This man has already become a Third-Order Array Master?" "Why does that Divine Consciousness Transmission sound so familiar? It seems like I''ve heard it somewhere before." "Could it be that the Divine Consciousness Transmission from the Blood Shadow Cave incident was this man, warning me of the danger in Blood Shadow Ancestor''s Cave?" sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lin Yazhu''s eyes flickered slightly. She too was an intelligent and bright woman. It was no mystery that the person who had mysteriously hinted at her last time was none other than the handsome man before her eyes, Zhou Sui. No wonder she found him so familiar, as if they had met before. So they already had a pre-existing connection. "So by this logic, did he not save my life?" "What should be done about such a debt of life? Could he expect me to repay him with my body?" "If that''s the case, then it''s not that bad." "Anyway, this shameless woman, Shen Biqian, has already married him. If I marry him too, then it would not stain my reputation." "Pah, pah, pah, Lin Yazhu, what are you even thinking? You are the Qingmu Sect''s Sect Master. How could you think of such a disgraceful thing?" At this thought, Lin Yazhu blushed. She then sneakily looked around, thankfully all the cultivators were immersed in the shock of the eight Golden Core Masters'' deaths. Nobody noticed the odd expression on her face. "Make your move, eliminate all the remaining cultivators." "We must cleanse thoroughly of the evils." At this moment, Zhou Sui transmitted by Divine Consciousness again. He would not forget about these accomplices. Although the remaining cultivators were not the ringleaders, they still enjoyed the advantages brought by the powerful forces, and had not been acting honourably. One could say that not a single Demonic Path cultivator is a good person. It is nothing but a service to the people to kill as many as possible. Furthermore, the three Sects were planning to relocate. They were not interested in dealing with these prisoners. It would be better to kill them all. "Alright." Upon hearing this, Lin Yazhu, Leng Yuexi and Shen Biqian, the three Golden Core female cultivators, showed no hesitation in taking action. They swept away the enemies as effortlessly as a gust of autumn wind sweeping fallen leaves. With the addition of the third-order formation''s power, it was simply a one-sided massacre. In just an hour, all the cultivators who had invaded the Immortal Mist Sect were killed, with remnants scattered all over the place. The scene was a shocking sight. Most importantly, the three Sects suffered negligible losses. Without a doubt, this was a brilliant victory. Chapter 279 - 225: The Demon Calling Heart Sutra appears in the world, being weak is a sin_1 "Not good." Zhang Wen, the bodyguard, broke out in a cold sweat. He had never imagined that the owner of this talisman shop had a Golden Core bodyguard, and he had not detected their presence beforehand. He was slightly negligent when he made his move, as the opponent was merely a woman at the Foundation Establishment stage. In any case, she was not a match for him. But who could have thought that this woman had a Golden Core cultivator to protect her! This was completely unexpected. What was this woman''s background that she even had the protection of a Nascent Soul Ancestor?! At this moment, he regretted his actions. Rash actions indeed brought disasters, and he felt like a knife was hanging over his head. Hindsight, he should have investigated the stunning cultivator''s background before making a move. Unfortunately, it was too late now. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang! At this moment, Zhou Sui''s clone struck without hesitation. The force of hundreds of thousands of pounds came down like a punch from a true dragon and solidly hit the bodyguard Zhang Wen. A terrifying destructive force permeated through Zhang''s defensive robes, directly striking his internal organs. "Ah!" Immediately, a miserable scream rang out from Zhang Wen. His body was thrown like a cannonball, skidding against the ground, and finally stopping hundreds of meters away. A shocking fissure was carved directly into the ground. The road, initially made of marble, was now cracked extensively. The surrounding cultivators were startled and scattered in different directions. Finally, he landed heavily on a solid wall a few hundred meters away and then came to a stop. Even so, taking that punch caused him serious injuries; fresh blood flowed from all over his body, and countless bones were broken. He lay on the ground, barely conscious. "Damn you! You dare attack my man." "Do you know who I am? I''m Shangguan Xu." "Believe it or not, I can command your extermination." Witnessing this, Shangguan Xu was both shocked and outraged. He had never experienced anything like this. Initially, he was in high spirits, intending to abduct a woman. But who could have thought that he''d bump into a hard barrier this time and cause his bodyguard Zhang Wen to be seriously injured? If he were not treated urgently, he might completely fade away. Before Shangguan Xu could say anything more, the real Zhou Sui had teleported to his side. Raising his hand, he slapped Shangguan harshly across the face. Bang! Shangguan had not even had the chance to react when he suffered a fatal blow. Fortunately, he had numerous treasures protecting him. At this point, sensing imminent danger, his high-tier defensive treasure, Tortoise Shell, instantly activated its defensive barrier. An invisible energy shield enveloped him, with a myriad of tortoise shell patterns appearing on it. It contained formidable defensive power that could resist even the full force attack of a Golden Core. Even so, he was thrown like a top and crash-landed, creating a vast crater on the ground hundreds of meters away. Rocks were sent flying and dust rolled up into the air. Although the attack did not cause fatal damage, he was in an extremely embarrassing situation, lying helplessly on the ground like a turtle. "Young Master." Seeing this, the bodyguard Li Hu was both shocked and angered. Seeing Shangguan Xu in such a state, he blamed himself for failing in his duty as a bodyguard. He feared he might be severely punished by the Nascent Soul Ancestor. Boom~ Without saying another word, Li withdrew a Low-Grade Magical Treasure, the Crimson Tiger Claw, from his body. This claw, refined from the claw of a Golden Core tiger demon, was invincible and frightening, containing destructive metal power. It was especially effective against armors. If one were hit by it, their body would be torn apart. Even a lower-rank defensive treasure could hardly resist it. With this Low-Grade Magical Treasure, he was virtually invincible. While not invincible, very few could withstand his claw. The next second, the Crimson Tiger Claw struck. It formed a terrifying claw in mid-air, just like a real Golden Core tiger demon. It flashed with a strong lethal aura, enveloping several miles around. The surrounding cultivators started trembling with fear and continued to retreat. They did not dare to approach. After all, this was a battle between Golden Core cultivators. Whoever ventured near, either by accident or design, would be killed by the shockwave and be torn apart. Whoosh! Despite Zhou''s body being almost as strong as a Golden Core body cultivator and carrying Dragon Elephant Bloodline within him, he would not brazenly collide with the enemy. Using his Teleportation Insect, he instantly moved behind Li Hu. What?! Li was shocked. He never expected the mysterious cultivator''s speed to be this insane. It was so fast that it rivalled a Nascent Soul Ancestor''s teleportation. At this moment, it was too late for him to change his attack. Bang! The claw struck the air, and a building in the distance exploded instantly. It was as if an all-powerful demon descended from the sky and crushed the building, which was over a dozen floors tall, with one claw. Thankfully, the surrounding cultivators had already fled. Otherwise, this one strike would have killed dozens of them. The terrifying Qi swept across the earth creating a breathtaking trench. Rocks were flying, and dust was rolling everywhere. "Kill!" Zhou''s expression remained unchanged. A flying sword appeared in his hand, and his vast mana infused the flying sword. True Dragon Sword Technique''s fourth move - Dragon Rises! At this moment, a surge of True Dragon Sword Intent burst out. Behind him, an image of a true dragon seemed to materialize. It was as if an Ancient True Dragon had descended into the Mortal World. Chapter 280 - 225: The Demon Calling Heart Sutra Appears in the World, Being Weak is a Sin_2 Whoosh! As the sword thrust forward, its luminescence flashed like lightning¡ªtoo swift for even Divine Sense to grasp¡ªthe next moment it slammed into Li Hu, one of the guards. "How is this possible?!" "Who the hell is this guy?" "How can he be this powerful?" Li Hu''s eyes bulged, his pupils revealing a horrified look. To his dismay, he found his low-tier defensive armour treated as if it was made of paper. Pierced through effortlessly by this sharply intense Sword Qi. A gaping bloody hole appeared in his abdomen, blood gushed out like a free flowin source. With a ''thud'', his body fell to the ground, losing almost all of his fighting ability. However, due to the robust vitality of Golden Core cultivator, he was not dead yet. "Husband, you are so powerful." At this moment, Leng Yuexi finally arrived. She had witnessed her husband, Zhou Sui, severely injuring an early stage Golden Core cultivator with a mere flick of his wrist. Though her husband has spent years cultivating in the mountains, preferring to avoid any risks or battles, the world believed that her husband was not fond of fighting and primarily identified as an Array Master and Alchemist. Unbeknownst to others, his battle talent was exceedingly high. As a cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment, he easily crushed the Golden Core cultivator. This accomplishment alone would be enough to etch his name in the history of the Cultivation World. Such combat prowess was overly exaggerated and beyond imagination. "Die!" At this moment, Shangguan Xu finally realized his predicament. Seeing his two Golden Core bodyguards rendered half-dead, it dawned upon him that he had tangled with a tough adversary. His face twisted ferociously as he withdrew his second high-grade artifact, the Shadowless Needle, from his possession. It was crafted from the essence of five metals. Leaving no trace nor shadows in its wake, it was capable of causing invisible harm to individuals. Moreover, it specifically penetrated all types of defensive artifacts, killing ferociously. Using this high-grade artifact, he had claimed countless lives. Even a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator would potentially get killed instantly upon contact with the Shadowless Needle if they were caught off guard. Whoosh! In an instant, Shangguan Xu directed the Shadowless Needle towards Zhou Sui, launching his attack. A silvery chill in the mid-air silently merged into the void, its speed phenomenally fast. In the blink of an eye, it reached Zhou Sui''s side. It seemed as though it would hit Zhou Sui directly, but Zhou Sui had sensed Shangguan Xu''s movements long before. He could fully anticipate what Shangguan Xu was planning to do next, thanks to his extraordinary power of Heart Eyes, which were even more formidable than Divine Sense, allowing him to keep an eye on his surroundings. Shangguan Xu''s stealthy moves could not deceive him. Swoosh! Zhou Sui activated the Teleportation Insect. In a flash, he dodged Shangguan Xu''s attack. Boom~~ The Shadowless Needle immediately hit a distant building. The towering building was instantly blown up by the impact, with countless traces of transparent energy bursting forth, turning the building into a beehive formation. In just an instant, the whole building turned into ruins. Now one can imagine the power of the high-grade artifact, the Shadowless Needle. If it were to strike a mountain, it could easily crumble instantly. Among the high-grade artifacts, its lethality was considered one of the best. "Impossible." "How could you dodge my Shadowless Needle?!" Shangguan Xu was stunned for a moment. He was always invincible when he used this artifact before. Oftentimes, his enemies died instantly from his invisible needle, without offering any resistance. But now, his current opponent seemed to anticipate his next move, and effortlessly dodged his attack. He quickly realized that the enemy in front of him was beyond comparison to the cultivators he had encountered before. However, Zhou Sui had no intention of responding to anything Shangguan Xu said. Holding his flying sword, he again manifested the True Dragon Sword Art, aiming a direct hit towards Shangguan Xu. True Dragon Sword Intent! At this moment, this sword¡ªseveral times more terrifying than before¡ª merged both Sword Qi and Sword Intent, forming a horrifying Sword Radiance. Indomitable, it was even more terrifying than the Shadowless Needle. As if a true dragon was roaring. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thud! With just one sword strike, the high-grade defensive artifact, Xuan Turtle Cover, Shangguan Xu had originally equipped was instantly broken into pieces. The entire energy shield shattered, and after receiving a powerful impact, he was cruelly slammed onto the ground. He instantly made a deep pit. With a ''spurt'', he spat out a mouthful of blood. Suffering from an unprecedented power, all of his internal organs were seriously injured. At this moment, Shangguan Xu finally understood what fear was. A chill rose from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head¡ªwith the man standing before him intending to kill him. The problem was, he was the son of Nascent Soul Ancestor¡ª a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator. He had a lifetime of potential ahead¡ªpossibility of becoming a Nascent Soul Ancestor or even a Nascent Soul Elder. There was still a lot of wealth and glory yet to enjoy. How could he just die here? "No, don''t kill me." "I am Shangguan Xu, the son of the Nascent Soul Ancestor Shangguan Qing of the Wuji Alliance." "If you kill me, my father, even the Wuji Alliance will certainly seek to hunt you down." "Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, you will meet a dead-end. Do you understand?" Shangguan Xu threatened, trembling with fear, using his Nascent Soul Ancestor father''s status as his last resort. "So what if it''s the Nascent Soul Ancestor?" "The Canglan Sea area is so vast; there are plenty of places to hide. The Nascent Soul Ancestor can''t find us no matter what." Chapter 224 - 207: The Blood Demon Trees Riot, The Demon Tree that Swallowed Immortal Mist Island_3 The sprawling island was now like it was enveloped within a massive red barrier, swirling with evil, gloom, terror, and cruelty. It was like a monstrous beast that devoured the entire island. At the heart of the island, a gigantic red tree, thousands of meters high, towered into the sky like an enormous mountain. It was as if it was an imposing god, radiating an insurmountable power. All creatures were nothing but ants in its presence, utterly insignificant. "What''s going on? What has happened? Where does this red mist come from, and why is it engulfing the whole island?" Numerous cultivators were witnessing this scene. They weren''t fools, everyone was shocked to the core, their hearts trembling with fear. If they had arrived a little later, wouldn''t they have been trapped on the island, unable to escape?! Just the thought of this possibility sent shivers down their spines. Although they didn''t know exactly what happened in the Immortal Mist Island, it was undoubtedly bad news for ordinary people, even potentially cataclysmic. Perhaps the Sect Master knew about this, and that''s why he abandoned millennia of heritage to flee recklessly?! It must be the case. Otherwise, how could anyone abandon their thriving property and leave the Immortal Mist Island without a second thought?! "Damn it, I knew the Golden Core Master must know something. Otherwise, why would the Sect Master abandon everything and flee? This is a clear case of survival." "What''s the deal with this giant tree? Why does it look so malevolent? Could it be a demon?" "If it''s a demon, isn''t it too terrifying? Can anyone on the Immortal Mist Island survive?" "Heh, if you''re interested, you can try going in and see if you can come out alive." "Luckily I was wise, knowing that the Sect Master did this for a reason. Those fools stayed behind for petty gains, and now we don''t even know if they''re alive." "In any case, it''s a good thing we ran fast. If we were a bit slower, we would''ve been engulfed by that red mist, and who knows what would''ve happened." Many cultivators were deeply relieved. They felt profoundly grateful to Leng Yuexi and the other two Golden Core Masters. If it had not been for their decisive action, they might have ended up facing a catastrophe like the people on the island. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This!" However, Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian were all somewhat dumbfounded. Honestly, they didn''t expect such a thing to happen. They moved the Sect recklessly only based on Zhou Sui''s words. Of course, they also believed that the sealed demon was incredibly terrifying. But they didn''t expect it to be this horrific. In just ten days, it had covered the entire island. How did the ancestor of the Immortal Mist Sect manage to seal such a demon in the past? "Don''t just stand there, run! We''re still within the danger zone." Zhou Sui''s hairs stood on end. He sensed that the Blood Demon Tree deep within the island noticed them. He shouted urgently, prompting the cultivators to steer the Flying Boat and retreat rapidly. Chapter 225 - 208: Three Core Formation Spiritual Objects, the Wealth of the Golden Core Master_1 Boom~~ The massive scarlet tree seemed to detect something, with the entire fog on Immortal Mist Island turning red and agitated. Branches grew and extended resembling divine spears, aiming at the flying boat that Zhou Sui and others were on. Unfortunately for it, Zhou Sui had already noticed this and directed the flying boat to rush forward at full speed. In just a fleeting instant, they had distanced themselves by tens of kilometers. Thud, thud, thud~~~ The red branches came up short and could only crash onto the sea surface, causing huge waves and terrifying tremors. If it had struck, it would surely have blown up the flying boats instantly, resulting in countless casualties. But it was too late now; by the time it could react, the flying boat had already escaped from Immortal Mist Island. All it could do was watch Zhou Sui and the others get away. However, it didn''t feel regretful; after all, its main focus was on Immortal Mist Island. Before long, these branches also gradually withdrew as if nothing had happened. At this moment, the entire Immortal Mist Island was surrounded by red fog, forming an absolute domain. No one knew what was happening inside the island. The only thing certain was that no one could escape from the inside of the island. It was like a bloody hell, from which there was no return. ...¡­ A couple of hours blinked past. The flying boats of the Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect, and Danding Faction sped crazily over the ocean, rushing off in any which way. After escaping for thousands of kilometers, they finally came to a halt. The cultivators were all pale with sweat, relaxing only when they could no longer see the shadow of the Immortal Mist Sect. When they had been targeted by the scarlet tree, they were convinced they were dead. Thankfully, they escaped in time, otherwise they would have certainly perished. "Thank goodness, we''ve finally escaped from Immortal Mist Island." "Damn it, what kind of demon was that? How could it be so terrifying?" "I don''t know, it''s truly unheard of and unprecedented." "Thankfully, we ran fast; if we were any slower, we would surely have been trapped on the island." "Isn''t it? We have to obey the Sect Master; as ordinary cultivators, we can only survive by following orders." "Truly so, if we had really stayed on Immortal Mist Island, I fear even nine lives wouldn''t be enough." "Is this the catastrophe that the Sect Master fears?" Many cultivators breathed a deep sigh of relief, feeling like they had just survived a disaster. Earlier, they had no idea why the three Golden Core Masters were joining forces to evacuate from Immortal Mist Island. Now, seeing the red tree, they understood perfectly. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The terror of this demon was unimaginable, as devastating as a natural disaster. Let alone a Golden Core cultivator, even a Nascent Soul Ancestor might not withstand it. But overall, they had survived. Perhaps they were the only human survivors of Immortal Mist Island. ...¡­ At this moment, inside the main control room of Immortal Mist Sect''s third stage flying boat. Zhou Sui, Leng Yuexi, Ji Bingyu, and his other wives were all gathered here, including Shen Biqian and Lin Yazhu, the two Golden Core female cultivators. It felt like one giant family gathering. As for outsiders, they could not enter this small conference room. "My husband, what on earth is that blood-red tree? Is it really a demon? Why is it so terrifying?" Xia Jingyan asked in a shocked tone. The sight of that scarlet tree had her hair standing on end and for a moment, she thought she was done for. "No wonder you decided to leave Immortal Mist Island so soon, are you worried about that horrifying demon?" Leng Yuexi was also shocked. As a Golden Core Master herself, she should have been powerful, but she felt so defenseless against that demon. "Yes, indeed. I was worried about that demon." "Its name is the Blood Demon Tree. It has completely escaped its seal now." "Its power is even more terrifying than it was three thousand years ago." "If we had stayed on Immortal Mist Island, we would have become this demon tree''s nourishment." "Of course, I didn''t expect it to be this horrifying, managing to cover the entire Immortal Mist Island in such a short period." Zhou Sui was equally surprised. Although he knew that the demon was no ordinary being, he hadn''t anticipated it to be this terrifying. Bearing in mind the enormity of Immortal Mist Island, it''s diameter reaching a million kilometers, it was shocking that the demon had managed to cover it so effortlessly. It was undoubtedly a rare specimen. Even amongst many demons, it could be considered a top-tier existence. "Thankfully, my husband is prudent, and it saved our lives." "Otherwise, we would have died in the hands of that demon." Shen Biqian looked at Zhou Sui with loving eyes and a sweet feeling in her heart. This man had once again saved her life. She feared her debt of gratitude could never be repaid. If she truly wanted to express her gratitude, giving birth to his child was the only thing she could do, preferably ten sons. "Was there really a danger?!" Lin Yazhu blinked. To be honest, although she felt the demon inside the Blood Demon Ancestor''s old dwelling was terrifying, she didn''t expect it to be this horrifying. Her decision to join the Immortal Mist Sect''s evacuation was purely because she didn''t want to be separated from this man. Unexpectedly, her unintentional choice ended up helping the Qingmu Sect evade a disaster. Chapter 226 - 208: Three Core Formation Spiritual Objects, the Wealth of the Golden Core Master_2 This can also be considered as preserving the lineage of the Qingmu Sect. Therefore, falling in love may not necessarily be a bad thing. "My Lord, where should we go next?" Leng Yuexi asked, wanting to know the next destination of their group. "Before this, I had investigated the records about the Canglan Sea area of the Immortal Mist Sect, Danding Faction, and Qingmu Sect." "I found out that amongst the whole Canglan Sea area, there are five Nascent Soul Level forces." "The first one is naturally Xuanbao Tower. Their shops are spread across the islands of the Canglan Sea, even in remote islands like the Immortal Mist Island, there is a branch of the Xuanbao Tower, which is enough to prove their widely distributed influence." Zhou Sui said solemnly. Over these three years, not only was he immersed in cultivation, but also because he married Shen Biqian, the sect leader of the Danding Faction, he naturally obtained many of the Sect''s legacy cultivation methods, and various information about the Canglan Sea area, all of which he is now knowledgeable about. Although Immortal Mist Island is quite remote, generally, no one would leave the island and venture deep into the endless sea. However, occasionally there would be cultivators who leave the Immortal Mist Island in order to obtain more resources. Because of this, many cultivators are aware of the matters outside the island. Even some Golden Core Sects trade with other powers to exchange a large number of cultivation resources, exchanging what they have for what they lack. In addition, they can also obtain the corresponding information from Xuanbao Tower. One could say that Immortal Mist Island is not a totally isolated island. "The second Nascent Soul Sect is the Sunset Sect. They are a sect famous for alchemy, but their fighting capabilities are stronger than the Danding Faction. They are the largest pill sect of the Canglan Sea area and have trained a lot of Alchemists." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The third one is Piaomiao Palace, the majority of whose members are female cultivators. They occupy a vast sea area and their strength is also remarkably formidable. It is said that there are more than twenty Nascent Soul Ancestors within it." "The fourth is the Tianjian Sect. It''s a sect of sword cultivators, nearly all the cultivators who join this sect are sword cultivators, so their combat capabilities are significantly strong, making it one of the strongest of the five Nascent Soul forces." "The fifth is the Wuji Alliance. This is not a sect power, but an alliance of Loose Cultivators. Any Loose Cultivator can join this alliance, nearly all-comers are welcomed. In some respects, this is the largest alliance with over thirty Nascent Soul Ancestors in it, but unfortunately, as it''s only an alliance, they are like a sheet of loose sand." Zhou Sui briefly explained the current situation in the Canglan Sea area. Five major Nascent Soul forces exist and occupy the various corners of this sea area, ruling over all. "Xuanbao Tower, Sunset Sect, Piaomiao Palace, Tianjian Sect, Wuji Alliance, the Five Major Nascent Soul forces? Indeed the Canglan Sea is vast and boundless."Ji Bingyu said with a sense of emotion. In Immortal Mist Island, a Golden Core Sect is already considered as an absolute ruler. But in the Canglan Sea area, at least a Nascent Soul Ancestor is needed to establish a dominant force. "My Lord, are all these forces from Righteous Sects? Are there no forces from the Demonic Path?" Mu Ziyi asked curiously. She felt that there is no way the Demonic Path forces could be nonexistent, after all, wherever there is light, there is darkness. This has long been a principle of the world. "Of course there are. The above mentioned are the five major Righteous Sect forces." "As for the Demonic Path, there are also three major forces." "They are the Sky Demon Sect, Xuan Yin Sect, and Heisha Palace." "In short, the cultivators from these sects are also quite infamous in the Canglan Sea area and have caused endless killings." "The struggle between the Righteous and Demonic Paths has always been intense, continuing for thousands of years." "However, looking at the results, the Righteous Sects still have an upper hand." Zhou Sui said solemnly. When he found out that there were three major Demonic Path forces in the Canglan Sea area and one of them was the Sky Demon Sect. And one cultivation technique he learned, the Phantasma Transformation Skill, originated from the Sky Demon Sect. Clearly, a disciple of the Sky Demon Sect accidentally arrived at Immortal Mist Island while fleeing from trouble and left his legacy behind. Although the Canglan Sea area is vast, it is also rather small. So his heart couldn''t help but skip a beat. If the Sky Demon Sect learned that he had learned their technique, who knows what trouble he would invite upon himself. Fortunately, he has already cultivated this technique to the Minor Accomplishment realm. He believes that unless he encounters a Nascent Soul Ancestor from the Sky Demon Sect, most people won''t be able to find anything suspicious about him. "These are all Nascent Soul forces, are there no sects at the Divinity Transformation level?" Xia Jingyan asked curiously. She knew that above Nascent Soul is Divinity Transformation, but Divinity Transformation Realm masters are elusive and seem to only exist in legends, as figures of great importance. "There are none." "Although the Canglan Sea area is vast, there is no existing Divinity Transformation master." "If a Divinity Transformation master truly existed, they would probably be able to unify the Canglan Sea area." "Of course, considering that the Canglan Sea area is so vast, it is uncertain whether a Divinity Transformation Elder is hidden somewhere." Zhou Sui didn''t speak with absolute certainty. After all, the world is so vast and holds countless hidden talents. Although the information from Immortal Mist Sect states that the strongest being in the Canglan Sea area is a Nascent Soul Ancestor, who knows if there''s a Divinity Transformation Elder hidden in the depths? The Cultivation world runs incredibly deep, anything unexpected can happen. "My Lord, in this case, where should we go?" Chapter 227 - 208: Three Core Formation Spiritual Objects, the Wealth of the Golden Core Master_3 Leng Yuexi asked curiously. "Well, after much thought, we should go to the Wuji Alliance." "Although other Nascent Soul powers also recruit subordinate forces, there are too many restrictions." "However, the Wuji Alliance is different, it is essentially a Loose Practitioner Alliance, almost accepting all who come." "Especially since you all are Golden Core Masters, you will certainly be welcomed by the Loose Practitioner Alliance, and can establish a Golden Core force." "It is said that after joining the Wuji Alliance, islands can be assigned, helping us quickly integrate into the Canglan Sea area." Zhou Sui said solemnly. This was the choice he made after investigating many sources of information, which was to join the Wuji Alliance. After all, he held too many secrets and was absolutely unsuitable to join those Sect powers. It would be better to join the Wuji Alliance, the Loose Practitioner Alliance. Not only could he gain freedom, but he could also obtain the protection of the Wuji Alliance. It could be said that this was indeed killing two birds with one stone. Of course, wanting to join the Wuji Alliance wasn''t easy. At least one had to be a Golden Core Master to gain their attention. If one was only at the Foundation Establishment Realm, there wouldn''t be much say in the matter. Fortunately, Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian were all Golden Core Masters. He believed that as long as they came forward personally, they would definitely be able to join the Wuji Alliance effortlessly. "Why do we have to join these Nascent Soul powers?" "You must know that the Canglan Sea area is so vast, with countless unclaimed islands." "If we just casually find an island to settle down on, isn''t that enough?" Xia Jingyan asked in great confusion. "It''s not that simple." "Although the Canglan Sea area is rich in islands and any island can be inhabited¡­" "But the islands possessing third-stage spirit veins are relatively scarce." "Islands as massive as Immortal Mist Island are actually quite rare. This is considered a super-large island." "Moreover, without the protection from a Nascent Soul power, other forces will bother you at any time." "Especially if you encounter a Nascent Soul power, you must obediently hand over the third-stage spirit vein you''re occupying." "So, to survive in the Canglan Sea area, you must stick together." "Of course, the most important thing is, if Leng Yuexi and the others want to reach the Core Formation stage, they must interact with major powers." "This way, they may be able to obtain Core Formation spiritual materials in the future." Zhou Sui explained. Although he was a proponent of Gou Dao, it didn''t mean he had to live in the depths of the mountains and forests, places rarely trodden by man. Truly blending in with the crowd, was to mix with numerous cultivators and completely become an ordinary person. When hiding on other islands, it''s easy to be killed by Demonic Path cultivators or encounter beast tides. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Being affiliated with a Nascent Soul power means you could gain their support and protection. "So that''s how it is." The women couldn''t help but nod their heads, understanding Zhou Sui''s words. No matter where they were, sticking together was the first rule for survival for Loose Practitioners. Otherwise, weaker cultivators could easily be killed by enemies. Being part of an organization means that the enemies wouldn''t dare to underestimate you. Just like in previous chaotic ages where gangs ran rampant. Joining a gang, becoming a part of it, is the real way to protect yourself. Otherwise, you would be bullied by others. "Husband, how long will it take to reach the area where the Wuji Alliance is located?" Ji Bingyu asked curiously. After all, the Canglan Sea area was boundless to the extreme, spanning countless miles. The diameter of Immortal Mist Island was a million kilometers, but compared to the Canglan Sea area, it was insignificant, just like a small dot. She didn''t know how long she would have to sail in this sea area. "Well, according to the speed of the flying boat, it will take at least five years to reach." Zhou Sui thought for a while, then replied. The Immortal Mist Sect naturally also stored some parts of the maps of the Canglan Sea area. Throughout the generations, Golden Core Masters wanted to leave Immortal Mist Island when they wished to reach the Core Formation stage. So, they would need to go to the Xuanbao Tower to purchase maps. Of course, this map was very valuable and the Xuanbao Tower made a fortune from it, but it was also worth it. Without a map, one would definitely get lost in the Endless Sea. The doings of the Sect Masters of the Immortal Mist Sect throughout the generations somehow helped him. When the Book Worm ate this map, he gained a certain understanding of the Canglan Sea area. What?! Upon hearing this, the women were all shocked and couldn''t believe it, because this journey was too exaggerating. They all knew how fast a flying boat was. Yet even so, it would take five years of sailing to reach their destination. So one could imagine how distant this journey was. No wonder there were so many cultivators on Immortal Mist Island, with hardly any leaving the island. The distance from the bustling areas of the Canglan Sea area was simply too far. A journey of five years, coupled with all the various Monstrous Beasts and Robbers one might encounter on the way. Often, halfway through the journey, one may end up dying. One could say that without a Golden Core cultivation level, daring to go out to sea was simply a road to death. However, now that they had three Golden Core Masters escorting them, there was no problem with their safety. "It''s a shame. If we had a legendary teleportation array, we could arrive instantly." Mu Ziyi sighed. "Teleportation arrays are extremely rare, said to be mastered only by Nascent Soul level powers." "Moreover, they only exist on certain fourth-stage islands and are basically strategic-order formations." Chapter 228 - 208: Three Core Formation Spiritual Objects, the Wealth of the Golden Core Master_4 "It is rarely available for use by outsiders." "Even for internal usage, every activation requires a large number of Spirit Stones, which ordinary people simply can''t afford." "Immortal Mist Sect used to have a teleportation array." "Unfortunately, it was utterly destroyed in the great war three thousand years ago, even if we wanted to reconstruct it, there would be no way." "It''s because of this that our Immortal Mist Island was cut off from the other large islands in the Canglan Sea Area." Leng Yuexi said in a solemn voice. After losing the transportation array, it became more difficult for Immortal Mist Island to reach other islands. After all, with journeys often taking several years, no one can bear such a long voyage. Needless to say, such travels carry immense risks. Over time, fewer and fewer people wanted to leave Immortal Mist Island. Only the Nascent Soul Influence of Xuanbao Tower would traverse the Endless Sea Area, bringing a large amount of treasures to sell on Immortal Mist Island, creating tremendous wealth. ...... Late in the night. Aboard the flying boat, Zhou Sui stayed in his bedroom, carefully examining the storage bags of the eight Golden Core masters he had obtained. Previously, he had no time to investigate as he was busy escaping. Now that he''s finally safe, he has some spare time. You must know that people like Luo Hua, who didn''t know how many years they had rampaged on Immortal Mist Island, and were leaders of powerful forces, must indeed be wealthy as one could imagine. Even if they didn''t carry all their treasures with them, just a part of it would be astonishing. "There are so many superior Spirit Stones?!" After opening the eight storage bags, Zhou Sui''s eyes widened. He immediately sensed that there were a high number of superior Spirit Stones stored in the bags, and even Middle Grade Spirit Stones were rare. As for the Lower Grade Spirit Stones, there were none at all. For Golden Core Masters, the so-called Lower Grade Spirit Stones were like pocket change, rarely used in such small amounts. They basically started using Superior Spirit Stones as their currency unit. One superior Spirit Stone is equivalent to one hundred middle-grade Spirit Stones, ten thousand lower-grade Spirit Stones, you can imagine how valuable it really is." He meticulously counted, and there were a total of twelve thousand superior Spirit Stones stored in the eight storage bags. This was undoubtedly an astonishing number. For cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Stage, or those at the Foundation Establishment Stage, this was an unimaginable wealth. Of course, only the Golden Core Masters could possibly prevent the theft of such tremendous wealth. "In the cultivation world, Superior Spirit Stones are considered strategic resources." "Because many arrays require superior Spirit Stones to be activated, like the teleportation array." "This is the case for the third-order array and fourth-order array." "And the energy source for a third-tier flying boat is also a superior Spirit Stone." Zhou Sui touched his chin. He was very satisfied, as just these superior Spirit Stones were enough to make a profit. After all, mining superior Spirit Stones is not an easy task as one would imagine. Especially now that he''s going to the Wuji Alliance, a completely unfamiliar place, the more startup funds prepared, the better. Because now he''s not alone. He has an army of nine thousand people around him. Providing for all these people is not an easy task. "Wait, is this a Core Formation Spiritual Treasure?" "Are you real or fake? There are actually three portions of Ice-Fire Spiritual Liquid?!" "I hit the jackpot, this time I am truly rich." "These Golden Core Masters really are wealthy." Zhou Sui''s eyes widened, he was simply overjoyed. He was astonished to find three portions of Core Formation Spiritual Treasure, Ice-Fire Spiritual Liquid, in the storage bags. In the past, Leng Yuexi took the risk of auctioning off Core Formation Spiritual Treasures, even risking being poisoned. But now, he found three Core Formation Spiritual Treasures in the storage bags of these Golden Core Masters. This was utterly inconceivable. You must know, he had obtained three third-tier pills¡ªthe Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill¡ªand even though Leng Yuexi used one, there were still two Golden Liquid Jade Return Pills left. Now that he got three Core Formation Spiritual Treasures. That is to say, not only himself, but even Ji Bingyu and his wives have received Core Formation Spiritual Treasures. When they attempt Core Formation in the future, they will not lack resources. Of course, more importantly, he may not need these Core Formation Spiritual Treasures in the future. He may attempt Core Formation by himself." After all, Core Formation Spiritual Treasures are only used by mediocrities." True geniuses, with an incredibly solid foundation, have no problem with self-cultivated Core Formation." They may even reap more benefits." But that''s for the future." These Core Formation Spiritual Treasures that he obtained now can, to some extent, ensure his future Core Formation." If he really cannot perform self-cultivated Core Formation, using these resources could serve as a backup option." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 287 - 228: Five Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects, Big Harvest_1 At this very moment, Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Lin Yazhu from a distance, naturally saw everything that happened. "Is this the Soul Secret Art my husband possesses?" "To even be able to transform it into the Dream Region, forming a tangible illusion, it''s marvelous." "He''s toying with these Golden Core elders." Shen Biqian''s eyes widened in amazement. She witnessed the Red Blood elder and the others in the Dream Region killing each other ruthlessly, desperately draining their own mana and talismans. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Perhaps they wouldn''t need to lift a finger; these Golden Core elders might kill their companions by themselves. "Indeed, it''s impressive." "The illusion formed by the power of Dream Region doesn''t directly attack the enemy''s soul." "Rather, it affects the enemy''s five senses, manipulates them, causing them to lose their sense of illusion and reality." "Unknowingly, they fall into the illusion." "Even if they carry treasures that defend the soul, it''s useless." "Unless they''ve practised pinnacle Pupil Skill, there''s the possibility of seeing through the Dream Region." "Regrettably, it''s not so easy to succeed in practicing pinnacle Pupil Skill." "At least, none of these five elite Golden Core elders has practiced Pupil Skill that can see through illusions." Lin Yazhu nodded in agreement. If she were to encounter such a Soul Secret Art, she would be helpless too. It literally has no solution. Apparently, when this ability is activated, it leaves almost no trace. You are drawn into it unknowingly. Regardless of the abundant battle experience of the Red Blood elder and others who are Golden Core Masters, Who would engage in a direct fight with you? Naturally, the Soul Secret Art is used to ambush you. "Ha ha, die for me!" With a ferocious laugh, the Red Blood elder manipulated his top-grade magic treasure, the Nine-Dragon Flame Mirror. Nine Flame Dragons converged and formed a terrifying fire spear, instantly hitting his opponent. With a thud, the fire spear pierced through the body of his foe, blood flowing everywhere. "How is this possible?!" The Red Blood elder''s eyes widened when, at that moment, he shockingly discovered the one lying on the ground was not Sect Master Leng Yuexi of the Immortal Mist Sect, but his own companion, the Golden Serpent Master. The Golden Serpent Master was lying on the sea surface, a fire spear penetrating his body. Blood flowed out as if it was free, his enlarged eyes seemingly protesting against the injustice of his death. It was as if he couldn''t believe that he hadn''t died fighting against the enemy, but at the hands of his own companion. "Stop, stop all your attacks." "We''ve been caught in an illusion, trapped in an illusionary world." The Red Blood elder roared furiously. He wasn''t a fool, he knew he had fallen for the illusion. The person he was fighting against was not the three Golden Core Masters of Immortal Mist City, but his companion the Golden Serpent Master. Moreover, he had personally killed the Golden Serpent Master, losing an important general. He was enraged, almost on the verge of tearing something apart. "Ha ha, die Green Bull Master of the Qingmu Sect." But his warning was already too late. The Green Bull Master seemed to have finally found the enemy''s weakness. Manipulating the Devil Vine Ring, the top-grade magic treasure, a ferocious black vine transformed into a flash of light, silent and swift. With a thud, the foe in front of him was instantly pierced by the black vine, leaving a large hole in his chest. Blood gushing out and staining the sea. "Wait, you''re not the Qingmu Sect Master, you''re the Purple Feather Master." "How can this be? The one I was fighting was actually the Purple Feather Master?" Green Bull Master was stunned as he saw Purple Feather Master lying in the pool of blood, eyes wide open, evidently not believing he was killed by the Green Bull Master. "Ha ha, Sect Leader of the Danding Faction, I have finally found your weakness." "Die for me!" But at that moment, while Green Bull Master was stunned, the Ice Ape elder seemed to have found Green Bull Master''s weakness, and completely took him as the Sect Leader of the Danding Faction, Shen Biqian. Wielding the top-grade magic treasure, the Ice and Snow Scepter, his body burst with a terrifying icy power, forming a huge ice spear. With a speed surpassing several times the speed of sound, it struck towards the Green Bull Master. Boom~~ Green Bull Master was taken unawares and instantly was pierced by the white ice spear. Severe pain spread throughout his body, blood flowed freely. His eyes exhibited a shocked expression, disbelievingly looking at the Ice Ape elder in front of him. It seemed at this moment he somewhat understood the shock Purple Feather Master felt before dying. Honestly, it was acceptable to die at the hands of the enemy, but dying at the hands of an ally, nothing could be more frustrating. But now there was nothing he could do, feeling the life force within himself rapidly depleting. Thud! His body fell from mid-air and landed heavily on the surface of the sea, immediately causing a huge splash. At this point, Green Bull Master, Purple Feather Master, and Golden Serpent Master were all dead. On the surface of the sea floated the bodies of the three Golden Core Masters, covered in blood. At this moment, the Red Blood elder and Ice Ape elder both finally realised, seeing their bloody hands, they knew what had happened. They had fallen for the enemy''s illusion, taking their companions to be the enemy, and killed them all. Now out of the five Golden Core Masters, only two remained. Even the enemy didn''t need to raise their hand, just quietly watching from the shadows. Chapter 288 - 228: Five Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects, Big Harvest_2 Such tactics are absolutely chilling. "Despicable Immortal Mist City." "They actually resorted to using illusionary techniques to launch a sneak attack on us." "If you have any decency, don''t use illusions. Fight us fair and square." Chi Xue the Old Monster was both shocked and furious. He was filled with regret now, if he had known that these three foreign Golden Core Sects were so terrifying, he would not have provoked them even if he was threatened with death. But it was too late for regrets now. After dominating these seas for hundreds of years, he finally hit a brick wall. "Okay, so be it, then." At this time, a voice emanated from nowhere in particular in the void. Boom~~ Immediately, the power of the Third Class, High Grade Mist Yin-Yang Formation exploded, gathering countless strands of nature''s spiritual energy together to form terrifying beams of Mist Divine Light, each containing unmatched power. Each beam of Mist Divine Light was as powerful as a strike from a Golden Core. "Damn you, you rascal!" "You resort to unfair tactics, actually using a Third Order formation." Witnessing this, Chi Xue the Old Monster turned green with envy. What he meant by a fair contest was a one-on-one skirmish, not activating a Third Class, High Grade formation. Such a method, which could borrow the energies of nature and the power of Third Order spirit veins, wasn''t this bullying? But for Zhou Sui, a Third Order Array Master, using the power of a Third Order formation was simply a matter of course. If he could utilize a formation to bully others, who would agree to a one-on-one duel with him? That would be a foolish thing to do. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, the Mis Divine Light beams rained down like a shower. "Nine-Dragon Flame Mirror." Sensing life-threatening danger, Chi Xue the Old Monster roared, leveraging his Golden Core Cultivation Power to control the high-grade magical instrument, Nine-Dragon Flame Mirror, and summoned fire dragons to counter the descending Mist Divine Light beams. Regrettably, he had expended too much of his mana in the previous battle. As his weary old power was fading, and his new strength hadn''t been replenished, how could he possibly withstand so many beams of Mist Divine Light? No defense was perfect. Thump! Several beams of Mist Divine Light penetrated layers of defences, smashing into Chi Xue the Old Monster like divine retribution, and instantly causing terrifying destruction, tearing everything apart. "Ahhh!" Chi Xue the Old Monster released a ghastly scream as his body was pierced through and split in half, rendering his defensive items useless. Instantly, his body fell from mid-air, crashing heavily into the sea. "No, no, no." The old Ice Ape Monster met the same fate, his strength wasn''t as great as Chi Xue''s, so he fell under the attack of the Mist Divine Light even more quickly, without even the strength to fight back. In just an instant, his body was speared through by dozens of Mist Divine Light beams, becoming riddled with holes like a beehive, as blood continuously flowed out. Then, his body too fell from mid-air, crashing heavily into the sea, showing no signs of life. All five Golden Core Masters were thus exterminated. Not a single one was left alive. "My lord, you are truly splendid." Leng Yuexi looked at Zhou Sui next to her, her face filled with admiration. Truth be told, when she heard about the incoming attack by the five Golden Core Masters, she thought that the Immortal Mist City might suffer severe damage this time. But who could have expected that without any of them lifting a finger, her lord would eliminate the five golden-core old monsters easily using merely a soul secret art and a Third Order formation? They didn''t even meet these Golden Core old monsters face-to-face, but were able to kill them without a trace. This strength was simply earth-shattering. It was important to know that her lord was still only in the Foundation Establishment phase, not yet a Golden Core cultivator. If word of this got out, it would definitely shock the entire Canglan Sea region. "A Third Order Array Master is indeed as formidable as said." Lin Yazhu was also incredibly astonished. While she had heard that array masters could challenge those of a higher level, the world of cultivation had one iron rule: Never fight with an array master within an array, or death would follow. But prior to this, there weren''t many notable array masters on Immortal Mist Island. So, she didn''t know how powerful real array masters were. Now, even though her lord was simply a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he played the five Golden Core old monsters like puppets. He had killed them without breaking a sweat. From this, one could imagine the strength of a Third Order Array Master. Although the art of formations ranked last among the four arts of cultivation, when it came to combat power, it ranked first. However, there were very few people who cultivated the art of formations. "My lord," Shen Biqian was very excited, ready to collect the storage bags left by these Golden Core old monsters. After all, for a Golden Core old monster like this one, his storage bag must contain a lot of treasure. They could take this opportunity to make a fortune. "Don''t rush. Just in case, let''s turn them to ashes first." Zhou Sui waved his hand, preventing Shen Biqian from going forward. "This!" Hearing this, Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Lin Yazhu blinked. They all saw that the bodies of these five Golden Core Masters were riddled with holes, and they probably were dead by now. Yet their lord was still so cautious, fearing that the enemies might be playing dead. One could only say that their lord was truly a grandmaster of utmost caution, making any attempts to sneak attack him a pipe dream. Roar! In an instant, Zhou Sui once more manipulated the Mist Yin-Yang Formation, releasing more beams of Mist Divine Light, attacking the corpses of these five Golden Core old monsters, causing terrific destruction. Chapter 231 - 210: Promotion to Fifth-grade spiritual root, Grandmaster Level Alchemy_1 Five years later, in the Canglan Sea region. More than thirty flying boats were soaring in the sky overhead, belonging to the three major sects; Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect, and Danding Faction. They traveled grandly through the sky. In the past five years, they didn''t even know how many, many miles they had flown. They had encountered an unknown number of difficulties and dangers. But fortunately, they were finally about to reach the destination, and the people on board the flying boat were elated and excited. Each of them was filled with anticipation, looking forward to the arrival of a new life. ... At this moment, on the third-class flying boat of the Immortal Mist Sect, in a quiet room, It was also the place where Zhou Sui usually closed himself off for cultivation. Whooosh~~~ Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, his mind serene. He could perceive a stream of mysterious energy surging out from the Obsession Gu, flowing into his whole body, blending into every corner of his body, which caused earth-shaking changes in him. Especially when it rushed into the spiritual root in his body, transforming it. Thump! At this moment, his body shook, as if his bones and muscles were being struck by thunder, striking a resounding note across his entire body. Fifth grade spiritual root! After five years of hard work, his spiritual root had finally advanced from the sixth-grade spiritual root level to the fifth-grade spiritual root realm. "Finally upgraded." A joyful expression appeared on Zhou Sui''s face. Five years ago, he believed that his sixth-grade spiritual root had reached 99% of its potential and that he would break through with just one more step. However, he underestimated the difficulty of a spiritual root breakthrough. This is a huge bottleneck. Even if it was only 1% progress left, it still took a grinding five years. It was only after this that he truly broke through to the fifth-grade spiritual root level. Although the process was arduous and consumed a lot of time, every bit was worth it. "The efficiency of cultivation has increased, at least twice as fast." Zhou Sui was overjoyed, he activated the Insect God Sutra to draw in the spiritual energy between heaven and earth. The vast spiritual energy, like a flood, was swallowed by his spiritual root and flowed into his body. At this moment, he felt the mana in his body rising greatly. The efficiency of his cultivation had increased by one-fold. Although there is only one level difference between the fifth-grade spiritual root and sixth-grade spiritual root, the gap between them is as vast as heaven and earth. If one was in the Golden Core Sect, a sixth-grade spiritual root would only qualify one as an outer sect disciple, but a fifth-grade spiritual root could make one an inner sect disciple. As for the fourth-grade spiritual root, it would put one among the elite of the inner sect disciples. If one''s aptitude could reach the level of third-grade spiritual root, then one would be treated as a true disciple. So, the gap in aptitude is what makes the difference in future achievements. If you fall behind once, then you will always be behind. But luckily, with the help of the power of the Obsession Gu, his spiritual root aptitude has been improved. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he continues to refine it, he could eventually improve it to a first grade spiritual root, or even the heavenly spiritual root level. "Right, let''s see how my body''s data is." At this moment, Zhou Sui opened the virtual panel on his body. [Host: Zhou Sui, cultivation: Middle stage of Foundation Establishment (progress 90%), lifespan: 40 (1600) years] [Aptitude: Fifth-grade spiritual root (1%)] [Swordsmanship: High-class of Second Stage (70%)] [Rune: Low-Class of Second Stage (70%)] [Formation: High-class of third stage (70%)] [Pill Master: High-Class of Second stage (99%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Great Achievement (10%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (5%)] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-Eye Recognition, Heart Eye Insight, Heart Eye Linguistics (60%)] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster (99%), Wind Blade Art: Proficient, Golden Light skill: Proficient, Ice Frost skill: Proficient, Spring Wind Rain skill: Proficient, Lightning Summoning skill: Proficient...] [Obsession Gu: Mid-Class of Third Stage, Clone Gu: Middle-Class of Second Stage, Wine Bug: Middle-Class of Second stage, Gold Eating Bug: Middle-Class of Second Stage, Book Worm: Middle-Class of Second Stage, Dream Soul Gu: High-Class of Second Stage, Dragon Elephant Gu: Middle-Class of Second Stage, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Middle-Class of Second Stage, Teleportation Insect: Middle-Class of Second Stage, Array Heart Gu: High-Class of Third Stage, Object-searching Gu: Middle-Class of Second Stage.] Undoubtedly, the hard work of these five years is of great value. Apart from his spiritual root being upgraded to the fifth-grade realm, his various abilities had also been greatly improved. Especially his mastery of formations, it had reached the high-class of the third stage. The distance to the fourth stage of the Array Master was not particularly far anymore. "At the level of a high-class third stage Array Master? Bitter cultivation of formations indeed helps." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, very satisfied. For the past five years, because they had been staying in the flying boat on the road most of the time, it was quite boring. Apart from cultivating in union with his Dao companion and collectively realizing the cultivation Dao, the rest of the time was mainly used to practice the Hundred Arts of Cultivation. Among them, formation was the art that consumed most of his cultivation. Because the Formation is just too important for cultivators. Whether it''s to establish sects, build families, or to build one''s own cave dwelling, formations are of utmost importance. If there is no Formation for protection, enemies can easily invade one''s territory. Even when one is in seclusion for cultivation, without the protection of formations, one could easily be disturbed. So, no matter which cultivator, if conditions permit, they need to have a certain understanding of formations. Even if they cannot set up formations personally, they should at least understand some of the principles. Only by doing so can the cultivation be more effective. It can be said that once he reached the high-class third stage formation level, he was basically the strongest formation master among the three major sects of the Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect, and Danding Faction. Chapter 232 - 210: Promotion to Fifth-grade Spiritual Root, Grandmaster Level Alchemy_2 No Array Master had a higher level of cultivation than him. "What a pity, I couldn''t find the Fourth Stage formation." "If I could find the Fourth Stage formation and let the Array Heart Gu learn from it." "Perhaps I could decipher the mystery of the Fourth Stage formation, which would accelerate the upgrade of my formation cultivation level." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, the Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect, and Danding Faction, the three major sects were merely Golden Core Sects. It was already quite exceptional for them to have inherited the Third Stage formation. As for the Fourth Stage formation, it was unthinkable. Even though the Immortal Mist Sect was once a Nascent Soul Sect. But after three thousand years, they lost a great deal of their inheritance. Only a portion of the records regarding the Fourth Stage formation remained in the Scripture Pavilion. As for the actual inheritance of the Fourth Stage formation, very little was left. "There''s no hurry, perhaps when I reach the Wuji Alliance, this Nascent Soul force may have knowledge of the Fourth Stage formation." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. In fact, he wasn''t in much of a hurry to find the knowledge of the Fourth Stage formation. After all, he was only a Foundation Establishment cultivator now, and the knowledge of the Third Stage formation was enough for him. Even if he was aware of the Fourth Stage formation, it would likely be difficult for a Foundation Establishment cultivator to set it up. So, it was unnecessary to pursue higher-level knowledge excessively. Just like a primary school student, who hasn''t fully grasped the knowledge at their level, pursuing university-level knowledge. It is merely overambitious. Of course, the greatest progress was his Alchemist Cultivation, which had reached the upper levels of the Second Stage, barely a step away from the Third Stage. The reason his Alchemist Cultivation advanced so rapidly was thanks to the upgrade of the Five Elements Alchemy Technique to the Grandmaster Level. A truly astounding progress. After reaching the Grandmaster Realm, his execution of the Alchemy Technique was nothing short of transcendental, almost like an extension of his own limbs. Every time he crafted pills, they were of exceptional quality. The success rate of pill creation reached over ninety percent. This was an astonishing figure; not even a Grandmaster could achieve this. In essence, this signifies that his understanding of pills has surpassed the ordinary, reaching a depth unimaginable by the typical Pill Master. He could essentially take disciples or even establish his own sect. "The Grandmaster Level Five Elements Alchemy Technique is indeed powerful." "I might even start trying to craft Third Stage pills." Zhou Sui stroke his chin again. However, it was difficult to practice alchemy in the Flying Boat, he would need a suitable environment. So for now, all he could do was wait. For Zhou Sui, the best news was the Phantasma Transformation skill advancing to the Great Achievement stage. With this level, even a Nascent Soul Ancestor would fail to see through his disguise. Ever since he found out about the existence of the Sky Demon Sect in the Canglan Sea, he became somewhat concerned. Although he had no grudges with the Sky Demon Sect, he had after all stolen their sect''s cultivation technique. If he were to encounter a disciple from the Sky Demon Clan, who knows what might occur. Hence, he made preparations ahead of time, practicing this technique until it reached the Great Achievement stage. Now, even if he came across a disciple from the Sky Demon Sect, they wouldn''t notice anything amiss, potentially avoiding unknowable dangers. "Huh?!" Just then, Zhou Sui felt a disturbance. His Heart Eyes power unconsciously spread around him, covering an area of several thousand feet centred around his body. In fact, the reason this fleet suffered few losses over the past five years was largely due to his Heart Eyes power. His sensory range was wider even than that of a Golden Core Master. Usually, enemies hadn''t even gotten close to the fleet before he picked up on their presence, allowing him to take precautionary measures. Unknown to the sea beasts, they were eliminated ahead of time. This avoided a great number of dangers. Now was no different, he sensed a group of cultivators lurking on a deserted island ahead. "Three Golden Core Mid-stage cultivators." "One hundred fifty Foundation Establishment cultivators." "And judging from the vibes these cultivators are giving off." "Every one of them is troubled by past wrongdoings. Clearly, they''re outlaws, those who kill without batting an eye." "Are these people planning to ambush our fleet?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He noticed that a formation concealed the deserted island, masking its energy and making it appear to outsiders as if there was nothing there. When they got close, the enemies would strike fiercely and without mercy. In the Canglan Sea, many cultivators had fallen into such a trap, resulting in an untimely death. Truthfully, he was quite familiar with these situations. As they got closer to the territory of the Wuji Alliance, they encountered more and more outlaws. Perhaps because it was close to the activity area of the cultivators, so more outlaws started appearing. In the past six months, he didn''t know how many outlaws he had killed. Of course, ordinary cultivators would not dare to approach this massive fleet and would avoid it in advance. Only a few daring and powerful outlaws would dare to attack them. Undoubtedly, this group of hidden cultivators were among them. Having thought of this, Zhou Sui transmitted his divine consciousness to inform Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian, the three Golden Core female cultivators. "What? Another pack of outlaws is targeting us?" "How come there are more and more outlaws these past six months?" Chapter 233 - 210: Promotion to Fifth-grade Spiritual Root, Grandmaster Level Alchemy_3 "The closer we get to the Wuji Alliance, the worse the security environment becomes. Seems like the Wuji Alliance isn''t such a great place after all." "Indeed, it seems to be even more chaotic than our Immortal Mist Island." "Ah well, let''s deal with these rogues. If there are people willing to deliver their deaths to our door, we should take advantage of the opportunity to make a big score." Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian, the three female Golden Core cultivators, instantly heard the voice of Zhou Sui. Every single one of them appeared eager and ready for action. Their figures flashed, and they quietly retreated from the flying boat. ...... At this moment, on this desolate island. The three Golden Core Masters inside were also big names in the Canglan Sea, known as the three hawks of the Wu Clan. Their names were Wu Gold, Wu Mu, and Wu Fire. These three brothers had obtained an opportunity in a cave in the Canglan Sea, which led to their promotion to Golden Core Masters. However, they didn''t want to join any forces, but preferred to live as they wished. In order to gain a large amount of resources, they chose to become pirates. They also established a huge pirate group, known as Wu Clan Pirates. In this sea area, the three hawks of the Wu Clan were quite infamous, and had made the Wuji Alliance''s wanted list. Regrettably, to date, no one had been able to challenge them. After all, they were Golden Core Masters, and ordinary cultivators found it difficult to kill them. If the Nascent Soul Ancestor made a move, they would quickly retreat and temporarily hide. No matter what, a Nascent Soul Ancestor wouldn''t waste a lot of time chasing a few Golden Core Masters. It would be a loss. Once the wind died down, they would appear again to commit crimes. Over time, they had become a notorious pirate group in these sea territories. They were so scary that even their name could make people lose their courage. Even the Wuji Alliance couldn''t do anything to them and had to let them do as they please. "Are you telling the truth?" "That fleet is from a remote sea area and isn''t backed by a Nascent Soul Sect?" Wu Gold, the eldest brother, stared at a skinny cultivator in front of him and asked in a deep voice. "Reporting to the leader, my words are absolutely true." "In fact, this fleet has been targeted by many pirate groups." "They are said to be from three Golden Core Sects in a remote sea area." "Because their homes faced a demon disaster, they had to escape in a hurry, hoping to settle in the Wuji Alliance." "Since this fleet has three Golden Core Masters, their strength should be quite formidable." "So, many rogues who dared to attack this fleet were killed on-the-spot." "If we don''t make a move now, once they enter the Wuji Alliance, we might not get another opportunity." A skinny cultivator confidently claimed. He had investigated this suddenly appearing fleet six months ago. After all, this sea area had never seen such a strange fleet before. This naturally aroused the curiosity of many cultivators. Even some cultivators intentionally approached Zhou Sui and others to trade and gather information. "It seems that this fleet is indeed a tough nut to crack." "Three Golden Core Masters, thousands of cultivators, thirty flying boats, indeed a formidable force." "If we are not careful, our whole team could be wiped out and killed by the enemy." Wu Mu said in a deep voice, his eyes showing a hint of wariness. He believed that his men wouldn''t lie. And obtaining such a lot of information in a short period was quite impressive. "Big brother, second brother, I think we can do it." "Just three female Golden Core cultivators. Even if they are in the late Golden Core stage, they are no match for us, the three hawks of the Wu Clan." "Don''t forget, we obtained a mysterious swordsmanship from that cave." "This allows us three Wu brothers to share the same spirit, understand each other perfectly, and form a Sword Array." "Once the Sword Array is arranged, even cultivators at the late Golden Core stage can be slain by us." "I admit that this does have a certain degree of risk." "But fortune favours the brave, if we succeed, we will make a great fortune." "We probably won''t need to engage in this dangerous business until we reach the late Golden Core stage." Wu Fire clenched his fists, an intense killing aura emanating from his body. It was clear that he had strong killing intent. Even knowing that the enemy might be at the late Golden Core stage, he was fearless and wanted to fight. Because of this, his swordsmanship was as powerful as firestorm; fierce and violent. Often, Sword Cultivators whose courage didn''t match his were beheaded by his sword, and he could even challenge those at a higher level. "In that case, it''s not unreasonable." S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Three Golden Core sects relocating from a remote island." "One can imagine how many treasures they would be carrying; surely they must have brought everything from their sects." "If we succeed, we''ll become rich overnight." "Even if we fail, it''s not a big deal. Based on our abilities, even if we can''t kill them, we can retreat safely. They can''t possibly kill us." "Most importantly, they are Golden Core sects from remote sea areas. They don''t have any backing. We don''t need to worry about retribution even if we offend them." Wu Mu stroked his chin. He found the words of his youngest brother to be quite reasonable. After all, such a big fat sheep rarely appeared. In this sea area, most large fleets had a Nascent Soul power backing them, making them untouchable. Chapter 234 - 210: Promotion to Fifth-grade Spiritual Root, Grandmaster Level Alchemy_4 To offend any of them would be a one-way street to death. Sects from the remote sea area like this Golden Core Sect are exceedingly rare. If they missed this opportunity, they most likely would not get another one. Most importantly, there would be no harm even if they failed. Given their abilities, they would undoubtedly be able to escape. If they succeeded, they would make a fortune overnight. It seemed like an entirely risk-free operation. "Second brother, third brother, you two are right." "Let''s test the weight of these three Golden Core Masters." "Let''s see what these Golden Core Masters from the remote sea area are capable of." Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If they aren''t capable of anything, we''ll kill them all. No one will be spared." A cold light appeared in Wu Gold''s eyes as he also made the decision to launch the attack. Without a doubt, if they missed such a massive opportunity, they probably wouldn''t be able to sleep peacefully when they returned. Restless and sleepless nights. "Tell me, how far is that fleet from us?" Wu Gold asked in a deep voice. "Boss, our people have been secretly keeping an eye on them. They''re just about ten kilometers away from the island where we''ve set the ambush. It shouldn''t be long before they reach our location." The sycophantic cultivator said with smugness. "Hehe, just ten kilometers?" "It seems like your people have been spotted." "Those three Golden Core female cultivators have already arrived above our island." "They are bold indeed. Knowing that we''ve set an ambush for them, they still dared to attack." "It seems we, the Three Hawks of the Wu family, have been grossly underestimated." Wu Gold''s expression turned ferocious, and a murderous intent exploded from him, engulfing the entire desolate island with his formidable Golden Core Law Domain. Causing a massive vibration and deafening roar across the island. What?! The sycophantic cultivator''s face changed dramatically as he was about to say something. BOOM~~ However, a golden light abruptly tore through the sky above and struck mercilessly at the island''s Seventh-Order formation, causing terrifying fluctuations. With only one hit, the formation of the island was immediately shattered into dust, completely ruptured. The numerous cultivators on the island had all erupted out, coughing out blood, falling victims to varying degrees of injuries. Each one of the robbers looked in shock at the four figures that had suddenly appeared in the sky. Three of them were Golden Core female cultivators, and one was a Foundation Establishment male cultivator. These three Golden Core female cultivators were naturally Lin Yazhu, Leng Yuexi, and Shen Biqian. As for the Foundation Establishment male cultivator, it was one of Zhou Sui''s clones. For the sake of a surprise attack, Zhou Sui''s clone personally made a move, carrying the Teleportation Insect and teleported the three Golden Core female cultivators above the desolate island, leaving these bandits completely unprepared. They had not anticipated that the three Golden Core women would abandon the Flying Boat, making a beeline to their hideout. Honestly, they had no idea when they had been discovered by the enemy. "You all are bold." "We, the Three Hawks of the Wu family, were about to personally come for you." "Yet, you dare to show yourselves, seeking trouble." "You are setting yourselves up for death." Wu Gold, Wu Mu and Wu Fire were enraged, feeling as though they were being underestimated. They couldn''t accept that three Golden Core women would dare belittle the Three Hawks of the Wu family. Did the enemy really see them as soft persimmons, assuming that they could just mold and knead them as they pleased?! WHOOSH~~ In an instant, they pulled out low-grade magical treasure-level flying swords from their bodies, exuding a horrifying Sword Qi. Especially as their Sword Qi resonated with each other, combining into one, and forming a colossal Sword Array, right above them. This was the Heart-to-Heart Sword Formation! This was a Swordsmanship heritage they had obtained from a certain cave dwelling. To be able to master this Sword Array, everyone''s hearts must resonate in perfect unison. The Wu brothers, being triplet brothers from birth, share a unique mental connection, forming perfect synchrony among them. For this reason, they quickly mastered the Sword Array, and even perfected it to a high realm. Thanks to this Sword Array, they practically ruled the sea area under the Wuji Alliance''s control, making them invincible. Even late Golden Core cultivators would avoid them. A slight misstep would lead to annihilation under their Sword Qi. Even the true disciples from Nascent Soul Sects didn''t dare confront the Three Hawks of the Wu family. This testified to their unmatched martial prowess, utterly at par with true disciples from the Nascent Soul Sects. Chapter 339 - 244: Condensing Heart Eye Linguistics, The Voice of All Things_2 "Alright, we naturally don''t have any doubts about that." "But after we leave, won''t there be any potential risks if there are no Golden Core Masters guarding Immortal Mist City?" Leng Yuexi was somewhat more relaxed. However, she still showed a worry-stricken expression on her face, terrified that serious problems would arise in Immortal Mist City once she left the Tri-Star Island Group. "Don''t worry, no one would dare to invade our islands protected by the Wuji Alliance at this time." "Once the war is over, if anyone tries to cause trouble, we of the Wuji Alliance will certainly hunt them down without end." "Even if they flee to the ends of the earth, they will undoubtedly die." Golden Core Manager Zhao Yang shouted, not caring whether he could achieve it or not, he just made empty promises first. If something really happened, it wouldn''t be he who dealt with it. "Do we need to gather Foundation Establishment cultivators in addition to us?" Shen Biqian asked. "No need, as Golden Core forces, only the Golden Core Masters need to be dispatched." "As for the Foundation Establishment forces, they need to send Foundation Establishment cultivators." Golden Core Manager Zhao Yang explained. "So when do we set off?" Shen Biqian continued to ask. "Well, of course, it''s to set off immediately." "After all, we brought a third stage flying boat this time." "We want to take all of you Golden Core cultivators away with us." "Of course, if you have any tasks to delegate, you can postpone for six hours." Golden Core Manager Zhao Yang said solemnly. "Alright, thank you, Manager Zhao." Shen Biqian and the others nodded. Six hours later. The three clones of Zhou Sui, transformed into the appearances of Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Lin Yazhu, embarked on the Wuji Alliance''s third stage flying boat, headed for the main battlefield. The three Golden Core managers naturally couldn''t perceive it. The Phantasma Transformation Skill could not only change one''s appearance but also masquerade one''s aura . No one else could know the cultivation level of his clone. It''s absolutely fine to even pretend to be a cultivator at the late Golden Core stage. "Husband, will there be any problems?" Lin Yazhu asked with a bit of worry. "Don''t worry, don''t you know the strength of my clone?" "There will definitely be no problem." "Even if there is a problem, you don''t need to worry." "Now we have the protection of a Fourth-Order formation, even if the Wuji Alliance turns against us, what can they do to us?" "If you can take the opportunity to advance to the Nascent Soul stage, even if we expose this, the Wuji Alliance will not only have nothing to say, but will also try to win us over. Strength is what dominates over in this world." Zhou Sui said indifferently. "I understand, husband." "I''ll go in for a retreat soon and try to advance to the Nascent Soul stage." Lin Yazhu took a deep breath. In fact, over the years, she had made quite a bit of preparation. Not only did she obtain the Nascent Soul level spiritual plant, Thousand-Year Moonlight Grass, but she also got a Nascent Soul Pill, giving her over a 60% success rate. If you add her Ether Wood Spirit Body, success rate increases to at least 80%. While it''s not guaranteed, among all the cultivators at the Golden Core Completion stage, her success rate is definitely very high. "Hmm." Zhou Sui nodded in satisfaction. If Lin Yazhu successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, on top of having the protection of a Fourth-Order formation, they wouldn''t have to worry about anything, even if the Sea Clan did launch a full-scale attack. ...¡­ Ten days later. Zhou Sui sensed that his three clones had joined the battlefield, and it seemed that the main battlefield was located on Giant Deer Island. This was an island with a lower tier fourth-ranked Spirit Vein and a diameter of over 500,000 kilometers. A large number of cultivators from the Wuji Alliance were stationed here. The island even had at least five Nascent Soul cultivators guarding it. From time to time, large numbers of beasts and cultivators from the Sea Clan would surge from the distant seas, launching fierce attacks on Giant Deer Island. However, with the protection of Giant Deer Island''s lower tier fourth-ranked formation, coupled with many Golden Core cultivators and Foundation Establishment cultivators, the Sea Clan cultivators could not break through Giant Deer Island, resulting in a stalemate in the war. As for his three clones. As Golden Core cultivators, they naturally received good treatment. They even became the leaders of a small team of cultivators, responsible for leading hundreds of Foundation Establishment cultivators to carry out various tasks of killing Sea Clan cultivators. In general, there wasn''t much danger to his three clones in the short term. Having merely perceived the information transmitted by his clone, Zhou Sui chose not to pay it any more mind. His main focus now was on his own cultivation. Particularly, his cultivation of Heart Eye Linguistics. This Heart Eye was also nearing completion under his construction efforts. Had he succeeded, he would have formed his third Heart Eye, which would be of enormous assistance to him. Days went by. Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, operating the power of the Book Worm, continuously simulating the construction process of the Heart Eye Linguistics. After all, the more advanced the stage, the greater the caution required. If he were to fail, all the previous effort would have gone to waste. "Yes, this is it." At this moment, Zhou Sui was utterly absorbed in his work. With the aid of the Book Worm, he entered a state of emotionless enlightenment. His mind was highly focused, and he continually sketched out spiritual patterns. Boom~~ Time seemed to lose all meaning, and when the final line of the pattern was successfully drawn, the Heart Eye instantaneously burst into an endless golden radiance. It was incredibly dazzling, just like a sun. "I did it. This is the Heart Eye Linguistics." Zhou Sui smiled faintly, his heart overflowing with endless joy. From in his heart, a third Heart Eye emerged. This Heart Eye was filled with countless symbols resembling ears, possessing an unfathomable aura and force. Thud! At that instant, his spirit received a jolt. Centered on his body, invisible waves spread outward, seemingly picking up endless sound waves around him. Outside the quiet room, in the forest. Magpies, crows, bats, mosquitoes, flies flying around. Ants, mantises, cockroaches crawling on the ground. Deep within the river, swam different kinds of fish. All these creatures seemed to emit all sorts of sound. Normally, these sounds would be perceived by humans as nothing but chaotic noise. They simply couldn''t understand these utterances. But now, these invisible sound waves reached his Heart Eye and were instantaneously translated into a language he could understand, as if by some universal translator. "Work hard, work hard; today we need to carry food." "As long as we can carry even a little bit more food, it will be a little bit less hard for the queen." "If we don''t work our hardest today, we''ll starve somewhere else tomorrow." "Working hard reaps blessings, thanks to the Queen for giving us the opportunity to work." Some ants were diligently carrying food. "Hehe, who are we going to favor among the humans today?" "Only human blood tastes good; the blood of other creatures is just too nasty. I love human blood the most." "Wait for those humans to fall asleep, then go suck some." A mosquito buzzed in mid-air, darting about quickly. "Peace, tonight is so peaceful." "Where is there any killing happening? I want to see corpses." A crow squawked loudly. "The river water seems a little colder today." "But it doesn''t matter much. At least the moon in the river is still as beautiful." A small fish swam blissfully in the river. "Ah, when will I ever be able to move." "I am so envious of these animals, who can freely move about." "I wish to see what other places look like." A large tree appeared extremely worried, even somewhat depressed. "Damn it, which creature hasn''t stood on us. Do they really think we, grass, don''t get angry?" A small piece of grass clenched its teeth together, fuming. "What!" "Could this be the voice of all things?" Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Zhou Sui was utterly astounded. After forming the third Heart Eye Linguistics, he felt an incredible shock in his heart, as if mighty waves had been set off. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He found the world that had previously seemed dull and tasteless to be lively now. The creatures that humans overlooked all had their own languages. They even had intelligence unique to their own species. It seemed that at this moment, the voices of all things were being collected by his Heart Eye. In a way, it was like a universal translator. As long as it was a speaking creature, it could translate their speech. Even if he had never heard of them before, it could translate with 100% accuracy. This ability was truly of infinite uses. Chapter 340 - 245 Man, Stop Pretending to be Innocent_1 "That''s excellent." "With this Heart Eye, you can travel to the ends of the world, see a thousand clans." "And you won''t have to worry about any problems with language." Zhou Sui smirked, feeling very pleased. He knew how monumental the effect of Heart Eye Linguistics was, especially in this diverse world of cultivation, where this ability was infinitely useful. With this, he could understand every language, and fit right in wherever he went, just like a local. Moreover, this ability didn''t only allow him to understand others, but also granted him an extraordinary ability to learn. He could fluently speak the local language after just a day''s stay, just like a native. This is where the real strength of Heart Eye Linguistics lies. "Unfortunately, up until now, I only have the cultivation methods for the three Heart Eyes." "After all, the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret, which I obtained, is just an incomplete version. The cultivation method for the remaining four Heart Eyes is missing." "Wait a moment, could I use the Object-searching Gu to find the rest of the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret?" At this moment, Zhou Sui stroked his chin, suddenly coming up with this idea. Though it is difficult for an average person to find the complete version of the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret, things differ with the Object-searching Gu. It could locate any treasure in the world, as long as it exists. Therefore, it wasn''t impossible for him to find the full version of the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret. With this thought in mind, Zhou Sui immediately tried to summon the power of the Object-searching Gu. However, only a moment later, he showed a disappointed expression. That''s because his attempt to utilize the Object-searching Gu had failed. Perhaps the power of the Object-searching Gu wasn''t strong enough, or maybe the location of the full version of the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret was out of its range, hence he got nothing. Therefore, for the time being, he wasn''t able to find the complete version of the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret. However, he didn''t seem too disappointed. After all, up till now, the power of the three Heart Eyes alone had been more than enough for him to use for a long time. "Huh?!" Suddenly, Zhou Sui sensed a delightful figure appearing outside the meditation room''s door. Lo and behold, it was none other than the Saintess of the Sky Demon Sect, Chu Dieyi. She was currently dressed in a black gauze dress that flattered her perfect physique, adorning a waist that could be encompassed by a single hand. Simply put, she was a seductress. "Miss Chu, how come you''re here again?" "Why are you dressed like a floozy?" Zhou Sui waved his hand, opened the door to the meditation room, and regarded Chu Dieyi curiously. "You''re the one out of line! What kind of words are those?" "Your mouth is as foul as a dog''s." Upon hearing him, Chu Dieyi almost snapped. She wanted to tear this man''s mouth to shreds. She had dressed in her uniform and this was his comment. She had dolled up particularly for this night, all her efforts wasted. "Cough, well, that was my mistake." "What did Miss Chu come for, visiting me late in the night?" "Being all alone, a man and a woman, wouldn''t this tarnish your reputation?" Zhou Sui cleared his throat and started talking politely, pretending to be a gentleman. "Zhou, I think I must leave." Chu Dieyi looked at Zhou Sui with tear-filled eyes, exuding a pitiful vibe and on the verge of tears. "Leaving? Why so sudden?" Zhou Sui was stunned, he didn''t expect Chu Dieyi to leave like this. After all, the woman had been here for almost six years. He was somewhat used to her presence. "This isn''t sudden, I''ve been away from the Sky Demon Sect for years now." "I can''t stay here any longer, my master commanded me to return to the sect." "So I''ve come tonight to say goodbye." "I fear that we might not meet again any time soon from now on." Chu Dieyi gazed at Zhou Sui affectionately. "What are you waxing sentimental about? We both are Cultivators with long lifespans." "If we want to meet, we could do so anytime we wished, can''t we? This isn''t some life and death separation." Zhou Sui wasn''t thrilled. Where did she not know that this woman had undoubtedly picked up these lines from somewhere and was presenting them right there? "Humph! You dog of a man." "While I was trying to express my sentiments, you actually accuse me of exaggerating." "This is how they say it in those of mortal stories, why does it change when it comes to you?" Upon hearing this, Chu Dieyi was annoyed half to death, her pretty face flushed, completely ruining her act. She was frustrated deep down. She didn''t know why her speech didn''t match the mortal stories. After saying those lines, this dog of a man should''ve been deeply moved, sobbing out his affection, sweeping her up into his arms, begging her not to leave. Instead he accused her of exaggerating. "You were never this kind of woman." "Enforcing this only draws implicit, unfair comparisons." Zhou Sui looked disdainfully at Chu Dieyi. He could easily see through this woman''s intentions. There are still hundreds of years for this woman to move him. "Tsk, I indeed can''t deal with these sentimental stuff." "I prefer honest and straightforward methods." "To get a man, using your own hands is the best." With a wave of her hand, Chu Dieyi took out a medicine bottle from her body. With a ''clang,'' the medicine bottle burst open letting out a thick red mist that filled the meditation room. "What is this?" Zhou Sui blinked, as he inhaled the red mist, he felt his internal aura boiling, as if his blood was on fire. "This is the highly reputed Mandarin Duck Scatter of my Sky Demon Sect." "Once poisoned by the Mandarin Duck Scatter, unless the effect wears off, there''s no cure." "Even Nascent Soul cultivators can''t break its control." Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Zhou, you should surrender obediently. From tonight onwards, you''re my man." Chu Dieyi proudly declared. "What!" Upon hearing her words, Zhou Sui was dumbfounded. Since he had the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, he was immune to all poisons. A mere Mandarin Duck Scatter couldn''t possibly affect him. He had originally intended to mock her, but at that moment, a message came from the Obsession Gu. It made him smile. Because the fruit was ripe and ready to be harvested. Who''s the hunter, and who''s the prey? That''s yet to be seen. "You shameless woman, to get me, you actually used such despicable means." "Is this what you call a direct approach?" "You''re no different from the pick-up artists in the mortal world." "I had always felt that there was something off with your gaze, so you''ve been lusting from afar for so long." Zhou Sui pretended to be aggrieved, acting like he couldn''t control himself due to deep poisoning. "Haha, thanks for the compliment." "As the Saintess of the Sky Demon Sect, being shameless is my motto." "Also, you already had your share of experiences. Quit pretending to be a virgin." Chu Dieyi jeered at Zhou Sui. Shortly after, the meditation room''s door was shut again, leaving the two of them alone to perform the sacred rituals of Zhou Gong. Chapter 341 - 246: Advancement to the Mid-stage of Golden Core, Sky Demon Calamity Body_1 A night passed. "You dual cultivated with your Tao-partner seven times last night, which allowed for mutual understanding and deepening of affection, providing you a certain amount of cultivation experience." "Your spiritual root aptitude has substantially increased." "You have acquired your partner''s Yuanyin Force, advancing your cultivation to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm." At this moment, a series of voices echoed deep in Zhou Sui''s sea of consciousness. Loud hum~~ Zhou Sui opened his eyes, a formidable mana fluctuation radiated from his body. The surrounding nature''s spiritual energy seemed distorted, transforming into the phantom of Dragon Elephant, pervasive with a terrible oppressive force. The middle stage of the Golden Core realm. After a night''s cultivation, he had absorbed the extremely pure Yuanyin force from Chu Dieyi, the Saintess of the Sky Demon Sect, this made his cultivation progress smoothly. Likening it to a river flowing into the sea, his cultivation had smoothly transitioned from the early stage of the Golden Core realm to the middle stage. He could sense that his Golden Core in the depths of his Dantian Qi Sea had expanded to double its previous size. Fundamentally, cultivation in the Golden Core realm involves the continuous absorption of nature''s spiritual energy to strengthen the Golden Core. Many Golden Core cultivators who were stuck at the early stage did not know why the breakthrough to the middle stage seemed so simple. This is because to progress to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm, one needs to us their internal mana to expand the volume inside their Golden Core, so that it can hold more mana. If the volume inside Golden Core is not expanded, then the power of the Golden Core will not be strengthened. Moreover, most early-stage Golden Core cultivators are unable to further expand their Golden Core due to deficiencies caused by inadequate cultivation techniques. Forcibly trying to expand it would lead to the collapse of the Golden Core, resulting in their death. Therefore, no matter how long they cultivate, their realm will remain at the early stage of Golden Core, never able to break through to the middle stage. However, Zhou Sui didn''t have this defect. His self-formed Golden Core has reached an extremely pure degree, with no impurities, so there was no issue in breaking through. As long as he accumulated enough, he could naturally breakthrough. Of course, under normal circumstances, he would need to accumulate tens of years worth of energy before potentially gathering enough mana to break through the bottleneck of the early stage of the Golden Core. But now he has received a massive amount of Yuanyin Force from the Saintess of the Sky Demon Sect, which instantly helped him break through this bottleneck, and his cultivation advanced to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This dual cultivation can be said to have saved him tens of years of hard cultivation, bringing him numerous benefits. From now on, all he needs to do is continuously inhale the spiritual energy of Heaven and earth to convert it into a vast Golden Core cultivation power. This way, he can fill the space inside his Golden Core. When the mana inside the Golden Core is once again perfected, he could make another breakthrough, expand the internal volume of the Golden Core, and thus advance into the late Golden Core realm. "Right, I should check the data panel." With this thought, Zhou Sui immediately opened his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation Level: Middle stage of Golden Core Realm (progress 1%), Lifespan: 70 (7000) years] [Aptitude: Fifth-grade spiritual root (99%)] [Swordsmanship: Middle Grade Third Stage (40%)] [Rune: Low Grade Third Stage (30%)] [Seventh-Order formation: Middle Grade Fourth Stage (50%)] [Pill Master: Middle Grade Third Stage (90%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Great Achievement (90%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (60%)] [Illusory Demon Heart Method: demonic seed, summoning Demon] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart-eye Scrutiny, Heart Eye Linguistics] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster, Wind Blade Art: Grandmaster, Golden Light skill: Grandmaster, Ice Frost skill: Grandmaster, Spring Wind Rain skill: Grandmaster, Lightning Summoning skill: Grandmaster...] [Obsession Gu: Middle Grade Fourth Stage, Clone Gu: Middle Grade Third Stage, Wine Bug: Middle Grade Third Stage, Gold Eating Bug: Middle Grade Third Stage, Book Worm: Middle Grade Third Stage, Dream Soul Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Dragon Elephant Gu: Middle Grade Third Stage, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Middle Grade Third Stage, Teleportation Insect: Middle Grade Third Stage, Array Heart Gu, Fourth Class, High Grade, Object-searching Gu, Middle Grade Third Stage, Robbery Thunder Worm.] Apparently, after his advancement to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm, his lifespan had greatly increased to a staggering 7,000 years, which was quite an extraordinary number. However, for Zhou Sui, he did not feel much difference. Given how far he was from reaching the end of his lifespan. Compared with his long lifespan, he was only a tiny speck now. Therefore, his vitality was simply surging, and his body was filled with immense vital energy. "My Spiritual Root Aptitude is about to break through." Seeing the data above, Zhou Sui immediately widened his eyes, feeling very excited. Because his Spiritual Root Aptitude had been hard to enhance, or rather, the rate of enhancement was really slow. But now, it had suddenly improved to 99%. With just one more step, he would enter the realm of the Fourth-grade spiritual root. The speed of progress was extremely swift, something he could not have imagined previously. "That''s right, Chu Dieyi is a heavenly Spirit Root Cultivator." Zhou Sui instantly thought of this possibility. The reason why he had prior difficulty in enhancing his spiritual root aptitude was due to lesser assistance from his Tao-partners and the smaller the difference in aptitude between them. This naturally made the speed of aptitude enhancement extremely slow. But now, Chu Dieyi was his first Heavenly Spirit Root Tao-partner. And the distinction between the Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude and the First Grade Spirit Root aptitude is not on the same level. Chapter 386 - 260: Qian Ziyun, Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, Thousand Illusion Demon Woman_1 "You can go now." "I have some instructions to give to Chuntao and the others." Master Peach Blossom gave a faint smile, indicating for Zhou Sui to leave. She had her own plans to discuss with her servant girls. Whoosh! Zhou Sui felt helpless but left the quiet room, returning to his own bedroom. After all, it was already set in motion, and he had no choice but to accept. "Island Master." S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao were all looking eagerly at Master Peach Blossom. They were slightly unsure as to why the Island Master would want to give them away. Could it be that the Island Master did not like them anymore? At these thoughts, they couldn''t help but feel a little wronged. But before they could voice their concerns, Master Peach Blossom began to speak. "I am a bit attracted to that man." "But I don''t want to make the first move. I want him to cry and beg to marry me, so I need your help." Master Peach Blossom spoke straightforwardly. While she had to maintain the dignity of a Nascent Soul woman cultivator in front of others, there was no such concern before these girls who were like her sisters or even daughters. She expressed her inner thoughts directly. What?! Upon hearing this, Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao all widened their beautiful eyes and were completely shocked. They could never have imagined that the Island Master would ever speak such bold and passionate words. This was a woman falling in love. All of their faces flushed with excitement. Because this meant that the Island Master placed great importance on them, trusted them, and saw them as confidantes for such a crucial task. Moreover, this task had to do with the future happiness of the Island Master, and they would risk their lives to ensure its success. "Island Master, what would you like us to do?" Chuntao asked immediately. "This time, you will follow this man back to the Tri-Star Island Group." "Investigate his daily habits and preferences." "I want to know what kind of woman he likes, what his preferences are." "Of course, if possible, you can also help him quickly increase his cultivation." "After all, his current cultivation is somewhat weak." "At least has to reach the Nascent Soul Realm for me to consider him." Master Peach Blossom smiled faintly. She was not sending her servant girls to the Tri-Star Island Group for no reason. They were to act as spies, monitoring this man''s every move. Honestly, she was already tired of this man ignoring her, treating her as if she were a woman he could call upon whenever he fancied. Only when he had trouble would he reach out to her. So this time she decided to take the initiative, planting her confidantes by this man''s side. "Yes, Island Master, leave this to us." "We guarantee to make this man fall head over heels in love with you." Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao all felt the weight of a sacred mission on their shoulders. If they failed in this task, their Island Master''s happiness would be completely ruined. So this task must succeed, failure is not an option. "Okay, I''ll leave this to you." Master Peach Blossom was quite satisfied. After all, she had complete confidence in these four servant girls, who could be considered as the most reliable women on Peach Blossom Island. With them on it, success was almost guaranteed. ... After discussing the matter, the four Golden Core servant girls quickly returned to their own rooms. They were still extremely excited, unable to come down from their emotional high. "My goodness, I can''t believe the Island Master is really in love with this man. So bold and passionate, without any attempt to hide. Is this the Island Master when she''s in love for the first time? Simply beautiful." Chuntao said with a dreamy look on her face. Almost all the women cultivators on Peach Blossom Island felt the same, they all idolized Master Peach Blossom. They admired her immensely and were willing to go through hell and high water for her. "I knew it when that man first came to Peach Blossom Island, the Island Master must have had special feelings for him, otherwise why would she bring this man into the island." Xiatao looked proud and smug, feeling that her intuition had indeed been correct. All of her previous predictions were now becoming a reality. "But isn''t that man a bit too arrogant? The Island Master is such a beautiful woman, known as the most beautiful woman in the Canglan Sea, yet he doesn''t even appreciate her. The fact that the Island Master even has to pursue him is just giving him too much face." Qiutao was quite angry, feeling that man was far too arrogant. The Island Master was as beautiful and noble as a saintess, and she should be adored by everyone in the world, regardless of their gender, age, or clan. Yet, this man had the audacity to ignore the beautiful Island Master, which was simply unheard of. What gave this man the right to be so arrogant? "We can''t say that." "I think it''s not that he doesn''t like the Island Master." "Rather, he knows his own limitations and decides to step back." "He knows that he is not worthy of the Island Master, so he dares not get too close to her." "Otherwise, he may bring disaster upon himself." Dongtao offered a different viewpoint. After all, for a mere Golden Core male cultivator to pursue a Nascent Soul female cultivator, isn''t it just a fool''s dream? Knowing difficulties and backing off, is actually a common human reaction. Chapter 387 - 260: Qian Ziyun, Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, Thousand Illusion Demon Woman_2 Rash pursuit could have led to his own demise. "Hmm, this man seems to have some self-awareness, knowing he''s not worthy of the Island Master." "But whether he''s worthy or not, that''s for the Island Master to decide, not him." "Ultimately, this man is just too arrogant, thinking he can monopolize the Island Master." "Even if the Island Master just wants to toy with him, he should play along." Chuntao clenched her small fist. She believed anyone who made the Island Master unhappy was no good. "This time, the Island Master has entrusted this task to us. We must complete it rigorously" "Just a smelly man, that''s all. He''s nothing special." "I heard he has six wives and concubines staying within the Tri-Star Island Group." "What? Just six wives and concubines, seems like this man is pretty loyal. He isn''t a womanizer." "We should pay close attention to those six women. I wonder what kind of women he likes." Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, Dongtao were chattering, assessing Zhou Sui based on his personal information. According to their understanding, a Golden Core male cultivator with just six wives was indeed quite few. Most Golden Core male cultivators had dozens, if not hundreds, of wives and concubines. Even the more excessive ones, marrying three thousand wives was very normal, already a common sight. Daoist Unlimited, a Nascent Soul cultivator like him, with one wife and seventy-two concubines, was considered loyal. Just six wives and concubines, that didn''t even count as excess. The night passed without words. Early next morning. Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, Dongtao, and Zhou Sui boarded the third stage Flying Boat and headed towards the Tri-Star Island Group. They were also looking forward to embracing a whole new life. ... Sky Demon Sect. At this moment, Chu Dieyi finally returned to the Sky Demon Sect. Her ascension to the rank of a Nascent Soul cultivator spread throughout the Sky Demon Sect like a hurricane. This caused much shock among the cultivators of the Sky Demon Sect. No one expected Chu Dieyi to successfully advance to the Nascent Soul stage outside the sect. Those who had offended Chu Dieyi in the past were even more terrified, already planning to flee the Sky Demon Sect. After all, once Chu Dieyi became a Nascent Soul elder, those who had offended her were undoubtedly doomed. At this time, in the center of the Sky Demon Sect was a mountain peak known as the Sky Demon Peak. This was also where the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, Qian Ziyun, lived. The peak was shrouded in demonic qi all year round, with no sight of the sun. It was gloomy and terrifying, like a nest of heavenly demons. In the palace of Sky Demon Peak, on the throne. Sat an incredibly beautiful witch, wearing an off-shoulder, high-slit black dress that accentuated her skin as white as snow, like a blooming snow lotus. Her mesmerizing white legs, crossed one over the other, exuded unparalleled allure. Even more unbearable was her impeccable bosom, like a towering mountain peak. Any man who saw her would yearn to prostrate under her pomegranate skirt. This was Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, seven hundred years old, a late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator. She was also the highest authority in the Sky Demon Sect, ruling for hundreds of years. She had left a profound reputation in the Canglan Sea area. "Master." Chu Dieyi entered the palace and respectfully greeted her master. Even though she had now advanced to the early-stage of Nascent Soul, theoretically the same level as her master. But facing this unfathomable Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, she still didn''t have any courage to resist. "Good." "There was no need to return to the Sky Demon Sect." "You simply found an opportunity outside and successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul stage." "It seems you are the fastest to reach the Nascent Soul stage in the Sky Demon Sect for hundreds of years." "My painstaking cultivation of you wasn''t in vain." "Tell me, what kind of fortuitous encounter did you have to enable you to advance to the Nascent Soul stage?" Qian Ziyun looked at Chu Dieyi with satisfaction. After all, the woman in front of her was her most prized disciple. Not only was she extremely talented, but she was also loyal and dedicated. "Master, I accidentally entered a secret realm." "I obtained several Nascent Soul precious items there, which allowed me to smoothly advance to the Nascent Soul stage." Chu Dieyi naturally couldn''t tell the whole truth, so she casually made up a false opportunity. "You''re lying." "You think I can''t see." "Your Yuanyin energy is gone. Who did you give it to?" "I never expected my loyal disciple to be taken by a man." "And moreover, they instigated you to lie to me." Qian Ziyun looked indifferently at Chu Dieyi. Her striking eyes bore no ripples, resembling an ancient, abyssal pond inhabited by a heavenly demon, which made one''s heart pound. Her black pupils seemed to present a horrific scene where blood spread over the ocean, and corpses covered the ground. Infinite demonic qi emanated from her. "Master, this is my good fortune." "According to the regulations of the Sky Demon Sect, I don''t need to disclose all my opportunities." Chu Dieyi was shivering, seeming to recall the horror of her master and almost frightened enough to kneel on the ground. However, an inexplicable strength surged within her. Thinking of that man who seemed like a banished immortal, who appeared to be omnipotent, endless courage seemingly dispelled all her inner fear. She stood her ground against the pressure from her master, Qian Ziyun, neither arrogant nor humble. "Hmm." Qian Ziyun looked at Chu Dieyi, just looked, without saying a word. The large palace was eerily quiet at this moment, as if the sound of a needle falling could be clearly heard. The air was filled with an increasingly terrifying pressure. Just as Chu Dieyi was about to buckle, Qian Ziyun smiled. As radiant as blooming flowers, she was full of charm. "Good." "To face your master''s pressure, remain steadfast, and keep your composure." "It seems you have truly passed the Heart Devil Tribulation." "Compared to before, you have made great progress." "Does it have something to do with the man who seized your Yuanyin?" Qian Ziyun smiled lightly. But faced with her master''s questions, Chu Dieyi kept silent, making her silent resistance. "Never mind." "Indeed the Sky Demon Sect doesn''t have such regulations." "Nor does it need every disciple to disclose opportunities they''ve obtained." "Now that you''ve become a Nascent Soul Cultivator, your status has greatly elevated as you inherently became a elder of the Sky Demon Sect." "As your master, I cannot force you to speak." "If you don''t want to talk, then I won''t ask." "Go down, head to the Hall of Transmitting Skills to receive your Cultivation Technique and the reward for advancing to a Nascent Soul Cultivator." Qian Ziyun waved her hand, seemed a bit bored, and let her disciple leave. "Yes, master." Hearing these words, Chu Dieyi felt as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders, immediately accepted the order, and quickly left the palace. After all, staying with her master at all times was just too much pressure. Her master was like a capricious witch, nobody knew what she was thinking. Sometimes she was happy and talking to you one second, But the next second, if you violated her taboo, she would start a spree of violent actions. Every Sky Demon Sect Cultivator was walking on thin ice when they were with Qian Ziyun. "Interesting, very interesting." "Which male Cultivator seized the Nascent Soul of my disciple?" "Is it a Nascent Soul Cultivator from another sect, a Demon Cultivator, or a Loose Cultivator?" Qian Ziyun''s beautiful eyes flickered. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She became increasingly interested in the man behind Chu Dieyi. It was quite unusual that the disciple who once was afraid to disobey her and groveled at her feet, would now dare to betray her for this man. "Hidden Guard." At this moment, Qian Ziyun waved her hand. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! In an instant, silhouettes appeared in the palace. Wrapped in endless dark aura, no one could tell what they really looked like. They were the Hidden Guards of the Sky Demon Sect. They were also the Deathsworn of the Sky Demon Sect, the direct forces of the Sect Master. They were specifically to assist the Sect Master in conducting secretive tasks. "Go and check it out for me." "See where my female disciple has been all this time." "And where she has stayed for a long time." "You must find out in detail for me, leaving nothing out." Qian Ziyun issued orders. "Yes, The Master of the Sect." The many Hidden Guards of the Sky Demon Sect immediately accepted the command. They vanished in a flash, leaving the palace instantly. The large palace was left with only Qian Ziyun. At this moment, it seemed as if all the power of the Sky Demon Peak was integrated with her, she was the embodiment of darkness. Chapter 388 - 261: The Golden Core Maid, A Nation-destroying Outstanding Beauty_1 A few days later. The events at Giant Deer Island had almost spread throughout the Canglan Sea area, known by many Nascent Soul powers. After all, it was a hearty victory for the Human Clan. The Sea Clan had previously come with great momentum, stirring up waves of beasts and sweeping every corner of the Canglan Sea area. Many human beings immediately suffered heavy blows, retreating almost at every turn. But now, the Wuji Alliance achieved a great victory, killing five Nascent Soul beings from the Sea Clan and demolishing hundreds of Sea Clan Golden Cores. This victory was simply a shot in the arm for the falling Wuji Alliance and, therefore, the Human Clan. "This is exaggerated. It is said that Giant Deer Island of the Wuji Alliance was attacked by the Nascent Soul beings of the Sea Clan, and at the critical moment, Master Peach Blossom made a move, obliterated the five Nascent Soul beings of the Sea Clan, and two Nascent Soul beings of the Black Burial Sect. With just one person''s efforts, seven Nascent Soul beings were killed, dramatically altering the situation. If it weren''t for Master Peach Blossom, Wuji Alliance''s second island chain would probably have been breached by the Sea Clan," someone animatedly described the events. "Really? Is it true or not? Has it been confirmed?" "Of course, it''s true. The skulls of the seven Nascent Soul cultivators were hung up for display at the city gates. How could it be a lie?" "Not only the seven Nascent Souls, even the invading hundreds of Golden Core Sea Clan cultivators were all wiped out. Now, those Sea Clan Golden Core cultivators have already been prepared as a feast for the cultivators of the Wuji Alliance." Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I originally thought Master Peach Blossom was just for show, considering her widely spread beauty, but I did not expect her to be so powerful." "Now it seems that Master Peach Blossom is indeed the number one beauty in the Canglan Sea area. She is not only stunningly beautiful but also powerful, and she certainly has to be the next Alliance Hierarch of the Wuji Alliance." "Hehe, don''t talk nonsense. When it comes to beauty, it has to be Ye Feirou, the Palace Master of the Piaomiao Palace. She is truly a dazzling beauty. She is the leader of many female cultivators in the Piaomiao Palace. It is said that Ye Feirou, hundreds of years ago, caused many Nascent Soul ancestors to fight for her, resulting in the deaths of several Nascent Soul ancestors." Finally, Ye Feirou, the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, came forward personally, stating that she would not marry in this life, ending the dispute. It can be imagined how beautiful the Palace Master is, and Master Peach Blossom is not even comparable." "Foolish, if we''re really discussing beauty and temptation, it has to be Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect. She is the real unmatched beauty. It is said that she seldom makes a move, but once she appears, it will cause many islands, countries, and even forces to be unsettled, fall into internal chaos; she is simply a witch." Who knows how many cultivators have seen her once and as a result, can''t eat or sleep, and actually chose to abandon their own families and join the Sky Demon Sect, becoming Demon Cultivators." Now the elders from the five Nascent Soul Sects have strictly forbidden their disciples from seeing Qian Ziyun. Otherwise, who knows how many true disciples will choose to betray their sects." "I agree, becoming the number one beauty in the Canglan Sea area not only requires unparalleled beauty, but also enough pursuers. Only then can one be called the number one beauty." "Cough cough, we are just regular cultivators. Is it really okay to discuss Nascent Soul cultivators like this without any restraint?" "What''s there to fear? The Canglan Sea area is so big; those Nascent Soul cultivators don''t even know where we are; how could they eavesdrop on our discussion? Are they going to forbid us from speaking?" The cultivators were in heated discussion. Obviously, regardless of any reason, Master Peach Blossom, because of this battle, became well-known across the Canglan Sea area. If she had previously shocked Canglan Sea area with her beauty, now she was shocking the sea area with her military exploits. This made many cultivators look at Master Peach Blossom with new eyes. Simultaneously starting to see Master Peach Blossom as the legitimate heir to the Wuji Alliance hierarch. After all, this female cultivator''s status, ability, and military exploits were all impeccable. ... Over ten days later. The third stage Flying Boat that flew from Giant Deer Island finally arrived at Immortal Mist City. The clone Zhou Sui, leading Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao the four Golden Core maids, returned to the Immortal Mist Sect. On the way, there were no surprises or disturbances; they returned quite smoothly. "Husband, who are these ladies?" At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan had already received Zhou Sui''s notification, knowing that there would be five Golden Core female cultivators from Peach Blossom Island coming over. So they were well-prepared in advance. As for Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Lin Yazhu, they were still on Giant Deer Island on the surface, so it was not conducive for them to show themselves. Otherwise, they would arouse other cultivators'' suspicion. However, with this battle over, they should return soon. They couldn''t always stay on Giant Deer Island. "Oh, these ladies are the Golden Core Masters from Peach Blossom Island." "They are now my maids." "Starting today, they will live with me in the Immortal Mist Sect." "In the future, we will be a family." Zhou Sui introduced the identities of the four Golden Core female cultivators to the ladies. "Hello, fellow daoists." "In the future, we will be Master Zhou''s maids, please take good care of us." Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao and Dongtao greeted Leng Yuexi and others. They were also astonished when they saw the appearances of Ji Bingyu and others. Because they thought these women were too beautiful. Thanks to the power of the Obsession Gu, the bodies of Ji Bingyu etcetera were also transformed by the Obsession Gu, their skin was like snow, and their bodies, physiques, appearances were also improved, their features were becoming perfect. Chapter 241 - 213: Nascent Soul Ancestors Recruitment, Future Alliance Hierarch_1 Of course, Master Peach Blossom was not just incredibly beautiful, she was also a formidable Nascent Soul Ancestor, whose cultivation was unfathomably advanced. Even though she tried hard to suppress her own aura, her Nascent Soul domain, lightly released, still exerted suffocating pressure on all cultivators present, as if a mountain was rolling over them. It felt as if with a mere movement, heaven and earth would split apart, just like deity. Her existence was beyond imagination. If a Golden Core Master could rule over an island, a Nascent Soul Elder could rule over a whole sea area, maintaining the rule of a power for a thousand years. It was easy to perceive her deterrent power. In some respects, she could be referred to as a land immortal. "Correct, are you the Golden Core female cultivators who wish to join our Wuji Alliance?" Master Peach Blossom''s beautiful eyes fell on Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian. She was quite content with what she saw. Because she was a beauty fanatic, she naturally wanted the women she recruited to be beautiful. Now at a glance, these three Golden Core female cultivators were indeed exceptional, with perfect figures, and their beauty was not at all inferior to her own. They perfectly met her preferences. "Yes, Master." Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian all responded respectfully. After all, the other person was a Nascent Soul Ancestor, a figure they had no chance of meeting on Immortal Mist Island. It was unexpected that as soon as they arrived at the Wuji Alliance, they would encounter such a powerful figure. Even though they were Golden Core Masters themselves, they still felt a wave of pressure. "Would you like to join my Peach Blossom Island?" Master Peach Blossom inquired. The so-called Peach Blossom Island was, of course, an island she controlled, with a fourth-stage spirit vein, making it one of the most important islands controlled by the Wuji Alliance and rich in resources. The power she had created basically all lived on Peach Blossom Island. Of course, that''s beside the point. The most important thing was that once they agreed to join Peach Blossom Island, they would essentially be entering the core of the Wuji Alliance and becoming core members. The benefits they would receive were unimaginable. However, in doing so, they would lose their autonomy and would no longer be able to have their own power. "If we join Peach Blossom Island, what should we do with the people who have come with us?" Leng Yuexi asked. "Well, of course, you''ll leave them to the Wuji Alliance to handle." "Other than you, random people naturally can''t set foot on Peach Blossom Island." Master Peach Blossom responded matter-of-factly. After all, her Peach Blossom Island was her residence, she naturally wouldn''t allow a bunch of noisy people on her island. Cultivators who could enter Peach Blossom Island were generally the ones close to her. "In that case, we''re deeply sorry." "We are the Sect Masters of our own sects, carrying the legacy of the sects." "We can''t abandon these sect disciples, we can only apologize for rejecting the kindness." Leng Yuexi said solemnly. "We feel the same." Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian nodded. They naturally didn''t want to abandon their own sects either. After all, these elders and disciples had followed them for thousands of miles to join the Wuji Alliance. They couldn''t just abandon them. They weren''t that kind of people. The Golden Core Managers of the Wuji Alliance who were present all widened their eyes in disbelief, looking at Leng Yuexi and the others. They hadn''t expected these Golden Core female cultivators to make such a choice. It must be noted that Master Peach Blossom was a Nascent Soul Ancestor - the future Alliance Hierarch of the Wuji Alliance. If they followed Master Peach Blossom, they might even have the opportunity to form Nascent Souls in the future. But if they relied on themselves, there was no way they could form Nascent Souls. Just trying to obtain the materials needed for forming a Nascent Soul was a daunting task. It can be said that this refusal was equivalent to giving up an opportunity to obtain the materials for forming a Nascent Soul. Do they really know what a great opportunity they have missed? "Well, you guys are loyal and righteous." "In that case, if you ever change your mind in the future, you can come to find me." Upon hearing this, Master Peach Blossom smiled a little, showing no anger. On the contrary, she admired these women even more. Loyal and righteous people are always worth admiring. And she was not the kind of woman who would fly into a rage after being rejected. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, once rejected, she would not provide another opportunity. After all, opportunities only come once. If you miss it, there won''t be a next time. Whoosh! As soon as her words fell, Master Peach Blossom''s figure flashed, and she instantly left the place, without any intention of politeness, and even without saying hello to the Golden Core Managers present. She did things her own way. Seeing Master Peach Blossom leaving, the various Golden Core Managers also breathed a sigh of relief. Their expressions relaxed a lot. After all, the Nascent Soul Ancestor''s pressure was too enormous. Even if the other side had little malice, they still felt suffocated. It was like a rabbit staying by a tiger. Even if you knew the tiger might be full, who would know if the tiger would suddenly go mad and kill them? The best solution was, of course, to stay away from the tiger. "What a pity." Zhou Sui looked at the enchanting figure of Master Peach Blossom as she left and felt a bit regretful. If he could marry Master Peach Blossom, he probably would''ve been able to swagger around the Wuji Alliance. Having a Nascent Soul Ancestor covering him would make him untouchable in hell or heaven. But, his Obsession Gu was only at the third stage. It couldn''t handle a Nascent Soul Ancestor. In that case, he could only give up for the time being. "I hadn''t expected you to be willing to refuse the Master. Do you know how great an opportunity you missed?" Manager Peng Hao said regretfully. He hadn''t thought these Golden Core female cultivators would reject Master Peach Blossom''s solicitation. If it were any other Golden Core Masters, they probably would''ve agreed long ago. "Everyone has their own ambition," Leng Yuexi smirked slightly, without any intention of explaining. "True, everyone has their own ambition." "Since you''ve refused Master''s solicitation, you can''t become core members of the Wuji Alliance." "You can only become peripheral members." "Of course, even so, you have the right to choose three islands as your future base in the Wuji Alliance." "As long as you don''t betray the Wuji Alliance, these islands will become your headquarters in the future. As long as you pay a certain management fee each year, you can reside there forever." Manager Peng Hao said, outlining the numerous benefits of joining the Wuji Alliance. The biggest benefit was that they could get an island with a third-stage spirit vein for free. If they were core members of the Wuji Alliance, or the legitimate lineage, they naturally could have an island with a high-grade, third-stage spirit vein. But if they were peripheral members, with little power and little responsibility, they could only choose from the leftover islands, most likely with a low-grade, third-stage spirit vein. Although for a Golden Core Master, that would be barely good enough, the environment certainly wouldn''t be as good as that of a high-grade, third-stage spirit vein. Chapter 242 - 214 Advancement to Late Foundation Establishment, Three Challenges in Core Formation_1 "A third stage island for free?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He knew from the memory of the Three Owls of Wu that this was one of the Wuji Alliance''s methods to attract loose Golden Core cultivators. After all, a Golden Core Master who wants to practice cultivation definitely needs to find suitable spiritual veins. So, this meant that they would have to join the Wuji Alliance. For the Wuji Alliance, this strategy was actually not a loss. Because the territory controlled by the Wuji Alliance was vast, too vast. With the Wuji Island as the center, covering hundreds of millions, even billions of kilometers of sea area, no one knew how many islands were scattered around. Naturally, islands with fourth-stage spirit veins were in minority. But for third-stage spirit vein islands, just those discovered by people were already over 100,000. As for the second stage spirit vein islands, they were countless, innumerable. With so many islands, it was unrealistic for the Wuji Alliance to exploit every single one with their manpower. They simply didn''t have enough hands. Just exploiting an island like the Wuji Island, with a diameter of a million kilometers, had already exhausted a lot of their manpower. That''s why they were better off being generous, taking out some third-tier islands and giving them to Golden Core Masters. After all, the nominal control was always with the Wuji Alliance. If the other party died, their lifespan expired, or they were betrayed, they could take back this third-tier island. Over time, the Wuji Alliance could effortlessly gain a large pile of islands fully exploited by Golden Core Masters. At the same time, inheriting all the wealth on the islands. You could say it was a plot that killed many birds with one stone. And it was a transparent plot. Even if other Golden Core Masters knew about the Wuji Alliance''s intentions, they would still rush forward eagerly. In a certain way, the Wuji Alliance was indeed a huge alliance, ruling over a large number of Golden Core families and Golden Core sects, like stars revolving around the Wuji Island. It was just like all the stars surrounding a moon. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As long as the Wuji Alliance could continually foster Nascent Soul Ancestors, they could exist forever. "We got it." Leng Yuexi and the others nodded, looking at the Golden Core managers. "Which third-stage island do you want?" At this point, Golden Core Manager Peng Hao brought out a pile of materials, containing information about all the major third stage islands, and handed them all to Leng Yuexi and the others to choose. Once chosen, they could not change their decision. "My lord, which island should we choose?" At this time, Leng Yuexi transmitted her thoughts to Zhou Sui, asking for his opinion. After all, this choice was extremely important, once chosen improperly, they basically would not be able to change it. "Which island?" Hearing this, Zhou Sui''s eyes flashed, to be honest, even with the memory of the Three Owls of Wu, he didn''t have a thorough understanding of the islands owned by the Wuji Alliance. After all, the islands owned by the Wuji Alliance were simply too numerous. But luckily he had the Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insect on him - the Object-searching Gu, this Gu insect, after five years of cultivation, had been elevated to the mid-grade level of the second stage, compared to when he first acquired it, its abilities were now much stronger. It could not only help the host find specific objects and people but also help the host find things they desired in their hearts, even if those things were extremely vague, even if they had no impression of them at all. This was the amazing aspect of the Object-searching Gu, serving as a wish machine, it could help the host find anything. With this thought in mind, he didn''t hesitate and immediately activated the power of the Object-searching Gu. "Help me find the most suitable island." Zhou Sui poured his thoughts into it. Splash~~~ In an instant, it seemed as if the Object-searching Gu sensed something, its power penetrated into the endless lines of karma, and it accessed some information from the void. The next second, a piece of information immersed deep into Zhou Sui''s sea of consciousness. "Tri-Star Island Group, suspected to possess fourth-stage spiritual veins." All of sudden, Zhou Sui got this information from the Object-searching Gu, he was greatly shocked, feeling unbearably excited in his heart. Generally, the Wuji Alliance would only possibly offer islands with lower-tier third-stage spiritual veins. As for islands with fourth-stage spiritual veins, don''t even think about it, they were basically occupied by Nascent Soul Ancestors. At the least, they would be occupied by core members, and would not be given to perimeter members. But there were exceptional cases. That was when these islands concealed fourth-stage spiritual veins even the members of the Wuji Alliance hadn''t noticed. And this was pretty normal. After all, the exploration of spiritual veins was actually a difficult task, not as simple as imagined. It was similar to locating a deposit of minerals, finding a rich mine was difficult. So this had also led to some spiritual veins being hidden deep underground, impossible for cultivators to detect. Therefore, some cultivators had the opportunity to stumble upon hidden treasure. Apparently, the Tri-Star Island Group that the Object-searching Gu hinted at might just be a pearl in the profusion of islands. With this thought, Zhou Sui immediately transmitted his thoughts to Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian. Although Leng Yuexi and the others didn''t know why Zhou Sui wanted to go to that island, they had absolute trust in Zhou Sui, hence without hesitation, they made their choice. They conveyed their choice to the Golden Core Manager, Peng Hao. "Tri-Star Island Group?" "We do have such a group of islands in our Wuji Alliance." "This place has three islands, their shape resembles stars, hence it is named Tri-Star Island." "They are separately called Wood Star Island, Fire Star Island, and Water Star Island." Chapter 243 - 214 Advancement to Late Foundation Establishment, Three Challenges in Core Formation_2 "Wood Star Island is covered with a plethora of vegetation, lush and flourishing." "Fire Star Island possesses a third stage Earth Fire Spirit Vein, which makes it great for Pill Masters'' cultivation." "The case with Water Star Island is because of many rivers that appear on the island, with a vast water area." "The diameter of these three islands is around 10,000 kilometers, and they only have third stage lower rank Spirit Veins." "The mineral resources are almost nonexistent, making the resources extremely scarce." "Apart from the relatively high grade of the Spirit Veins, there''s nothing splendid." "Knowing these conditions, do you still want to obtain the Tri-Star Island Group?" Peng Hao, the Golden Core Manager, skimmed through the information and shared the details about the Tri-Star Island Group. He was a bit surprised that the other party found the Tri-Star Island Group so quickly. Even a Golden Core Manager like him, who was quite familiar with the entire Wuji Alliance''s islands, would take some time to locate the Tri-Star Island Group. After all, the number of islands governed by the Wuji Alliance was so vast, reaching an estimated tens of thousands. It''s impossible for him to be thoroughly familiar with every single island. "Yes, the three of us from the Golden Core Sects need precisely three islands." "They''re conveniently situated close to each other, forming a triangulated position, making it easier for the three of us from the major sects to travel." "Although the Spirit Vein''s grade is slightly low, it''s marginally suitable for our cultivation." "After all, we just arrived at Wuji Alliance, finding better islands is unrealistic." "So after considering everything, the Tri-Star Island Group seems to be the best option." Leng Yuexi gave a slight smile. "I see." "In that case, consider it settled." "Later, I will lead you to the Tri-Star Island Group." "From then on, that place will be the dwelling place for the three of you from the major Golden Core Sects." "Every year, as long as you pay the corresponding management fees, you''ll be able to stay on these three islands." S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Peng Hao, the Golden Core Manager, gave a slight smile and immediately made a decision. Initially, he wanted to establish a good relationship with these female Golden Core practitioners by giving them a favor, using his connections to find some better islands. But after some thought, he decided to give up on that plan. After all, they were only peripheral members. Any islands they select would surely only be those with third stage lower rank Spirit Veins. All the slightly better islands were chosen by core members. Where would it be the turn of other Golden Core Masters? Unless they made significant contributions to the Wuji Alliance in the future and used those achievements to exchange for better islands. Otherwise, they wouldn''t be able to get better islands. "Thank you, Daoist Peng." Leng Yuexi nodded. ...¡­ After more than ten days. Under Peng Hao''s guidance, cultivators from the three major sects - Immortal Mist Sect, Danding Faction, and Qingmu Sect- finally arrived at the Tri-Star Island Group, which is quite distant from the main island, Wuji Island. They were virtually stationed on the outskirts of the territory governed by the Wuji Alliance. As a result, they had to fly for a long time before reaching the Tri-Star Island Group. Having brought Zhou Sui and the others over, Peng Hao, the Golden Core Manager, left directly to return to Wuji Island. "This is the Tri-Star Island Group?" "It seems to be a magnetic field that attracts both talented individuals and provides a geographical advantage." Leng Yuexi was quite pleased. In this sea area, apart from the three main islands, there were also scattered islets, strewn around like stars. The size of the main islands, each having a diameter of 10,000 kilometers, was quite astonishing. After all, the size of the Asian continent, where Zhou Sui was located in his past life, was only 18,000 kilometers. The area of 10,000 kilometers was almost equivalent to more than half of the Asian continent. An island like Immortal Mist Island, with a diameter of 1.2 million kilometers, was actually quite rare in the Canglan Sea territory. At least a fourth stage island would have this size. "Fire Star Island has an Earth Fire Spirit Vein, which is great for our Danding Faction." "Let''s take this island." Shen Biqian gave a slight smile. "Our Qingmu Sect would like Wood Star Island." "The Wood element Spirit Energy on the island is rich, which is suitable for our Qingmu Sect cultivators." Lin Yazhu said in a solemn voice. "In that case, our Immortal Mist Sect will take Water Star Island." Leng Yuexi nodded. She did not have much demand for the island. As long as there was a third stage Spirit Vein, it was completely sufficient for the entire Immortal Mist Sect of 3,000 people. With brief negotiations, the three female Golden Core cultivators had decided on how they would distribute the three islands. Swish, swish, swish!!! Immediately, the cultivators from the three major sects set forth to their respective islands and started the construction. Since they needed to stay here for a long time, they naturally needed to build palaces, houses, markets, and so on. For these cultivators, these tasks were trivial and didn''t require a Sect Master''s involvement. After the cultivators had left, Leng Yuexi curiously turned to Zhou Sui: "Husband, why did you choose the Tri-Star Island Group? Is there something special here?" She felt that her husband''s choice went beyond the simple reasons he''d given; there had to be a deeper significance. "Yes, there may exist a fourth stage Spirit Vein in this group of islands." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. At any rate, there were no outsiders present, so he did not mind revealing this secret. "Fourth stage Spirit Vein?!" Upon hearing this, both Shen Biqian and Lin Yazhu were stunned, exchanging surprised glances. If a fourth stage Spirit Vein existed within these islands, it would be an unimaginable opportunity. Chapter 244 - 214 Advancement to Late Foundation Establishment, Three Challenges in Core Formation_3 Immortal Mist Island had lost the opportunity for Nascent Soul because of losing the fourth-stage Spirit Vein in the past. This led many Golden Core cultivators to leave Immortal Mist Island to find opportunities for Core Formation. If a fourth-stage Spirit Vein existed in this place, then they could also form their cores here. They wouldn''t need to borrow another fourth-stage Spirit Vein to form their cores. The significance of this is self-evident. However, after carefully sensing, they still couldn''t find the existence of the fourth-stage Spirit Vein. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thinking about it, this was quite normal. If a fourth-stage Spirit Vein could be found so easily, this island would not have been given up by the Wuji Alliance. "My lord, if there really is a fourth-stage Spirit Vein, where could the source be?" Shen Biqian asked curiously. "It''s not in the island, but under the deep sea." Zhou Sui let out a faint smile. He received information about the fourth-stage Spirit Vein from the Object-searching Gu. It was located under the Tri-Star Island Group. Due to being in the deep sea, many of the cultivators of the Wuji Alliance could not notice it. "In the deep sea?" "If so, it might be extremely troublesome." Lin Yazhu frowned slightly. After all, attracting a fourth-stage Spirit Vein, especially one in the deep sea, was probably not an easy task. Especially if the information about the fourth-stage Spirit Vein was exposed, it would surely be reclaimed by the Wuji Alliance immediately. They would not stand a chance to use it. "Don''t worry." "I have already found the source of that deep-sea fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "Next, we''ll just need to set up a third-stage Spirit Gathering Array, to lead the spiritual energy of the Spirit Vein to the surface." "So that the Spirit Vein grade of the three islands will increase." "Accepting a third-class, middle grade or even a third-class, high-grade level." "When you need to advance to the Nascent Soul Realm in the future, artificially increase the concentration of spiritual energy to reach the fourth-stage." "In this way, no one would know that there exists a fourth-stage Spirit Vein here." "Even if they come to our island, they will only know that there exists a third-stage Spirit Vein." "But according to your Late Golden Core strength, protecting the third-stage Spirit Vein should not be a problem." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, he had already thought through the plan. After all, he was a third-class, high-grade Array Master. Setting up a third-stage Spirit Gathering Array was simply child''s play for him. Currently, among the three sects, no one''s Formation Cultivation Level is higher than his. "My lord, in that case, the Spirit Gathering Array and Mountain Protection Array of our three sects will need to rely entirely on you. The Formation Masters in our sects are all mediocre and can''t be compared to you." Shen Biqian looked at Zhou Sui with affectionate eyes. Leng Yuexi and Lin Yazhu also nodded. After all, the third-stage arrays of their sects had been built by the Array Masters a thousand years ago. The younger generations are inferior now and can no longer reproduce the arrays arranged by their predecessors. They could only rely on Zhou Sui''s power to set up a third-stage array. "No problem, leave it to me." Zhou Sui nodded, he could use this opportunity to apply his many years of knowledge in formations. Although his Formation Cultivation Level indeed reached the realm of third-class, high-grade, he didn''t have many chances to apply it. If he manages to embed theoretical knowledge with practice, then he believes his Formation Cultivation Level will definitely improve greatly. ..... One day later. Zhou Sui used a High-Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Water-Repelling Pearl, to enter the deep sea. His entire body was wrapped in a bubble, which contained continuous spiritual energy and could isolate the water from the outside, allowing people to move freely in the sea. This was one of the spiritual artifacts in the Immortal Mist Sect''s treasury, taken out by Zhou Sui. Because he was going to dive into the seabed, to observe the spirit veins in the depths of the sea. "It really is a fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "But it''s not just a simple fourth class, low-grade Spirit Vein." "It might be a middle grade, or even a high-grade, fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "It is indeed an opportunity, but it is also quite troublesome." Zhou Sui activated his Heart Eyes and spread the invisible Power of Heart, sensing the whole seabed. There were also some mountain ranges in the deep sea, and a vast Spirit Vein was hidden in the depths of the sea. It was like a giant dragon lurking in the deep sea, its spiritual energy was unimaginably dense. It''s simply incomparable to a third-stage Spirit Vein. Because the Spirit Vein was hidden deep within the sea, separated by a thick barrier, almost no spiritual energy leaked out, so it was normal for cultivators to unidentified it. If not for the power of the Object-Searching Gu, he wouldn''t be aware of the secret either. Perhaps it would take thousands or even tens of thousands of years of crustal movement and volcanic eruptions for the Spirit Veins in the deep sea to emit massive amounts of spiritual energy before they could be known to the world. But now it''s different. This Spirit Vein has been discovered by him. Naturally, he needs to build an array to hide this fourth-stage Spirit Vein. In this way, even if a cultivator accidentally passed by, he would not be able to sense the existence of the fourth-stage Spirit Vein here. He is well aware of the trouble that the exposure of a fourth-stage Spirit Vein can cause. But if he had to spit out the meat in his mouth, it would be even more impossible. Moreover, most importantly, as long as the array is used to hide it, there won''t be any problem. When he advances to the Golden Core, or even the Nascent Soul Realm, even if the fourth-grade Spirit Vein is exposed, no one dares to say anything about it. Chapter 245 - 214 Advancement to Late Foundation Establishment, Three Challenges in Core Formation_4 "First, set up a Third Class, High Grade Spirit Gathering Array to connect to the Spiritual Energy of this Spirit Vein." "Even a tiny bit of it is enough to elevate the Spirit Veins of the three islands to a Third Class, High Grade." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, beginning to ponder the scheme of the array. For him, who possessed a Third Class, High Grade Formation Cultivation Level, this was child''s play. Not to mention, he had the help of Book Worm. He felt like an engineer working on a giant project. ... Another month passed by. During this time, Zhou Sui helped the Immortal Mist Sect set up a Third Class, High Grade Mist Yin-Yang Formation on the Water Star Island. On Fire Star Island, he helped the Danding Faction set up a Third Class, High Grade Earth Fire Flame Dragon Formation. His reputation as a Third Class, High Grade Array Master echoed throughout the three major sects. Many cultivators were sincere in their admiration for him. Despite some claiming that he had attained his skills through underhanded means, the undeniable truth was his strength. At this moment, he set up a Third Class, High Grade Ether Wood Shenlei formation on Wood Star Island. Boom Boom Boom~~~ Atop the highest peak of Wood Star Island, within a vast palace, Zhou Sui had set up the final node of the formation. Instantly, a massive array barrier enveloped the entire Mother Star Island, covering an area of tens of thousands of kilometers. The Third Class, High Grade Spirit Gathering Array was also successfully set up. This made the mountain peak where this array was set up the source of the Spirit Vein and also the place where the Spiritual Energy is the densest. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s done." Zhou Sui smiled slightly, filled with joy. After setting up formations on the three islands, he felt his understanding of arrays had increased. The realm of Fourth Class Array Master didn''t seem too distant. He also realized the difference between the Third Class Spirit Gathering Array and the Second Class one. The usual Second Class Spirit Gathering Array could only gather the surrounding nature''s spiritual energy. However, this would cause leakage of Spiritual Energy, resulting in a lack of density within the array. But a Third Class Spirit Gathering Array is different. Due to the power field it creates, all of nature''s spiritual energy is gathered together and collected within the barrier. This way, the spiritual energy cannot escape into the surrounding environment. Therefore, the amount of spiritual energy a Third Class Spirit Gathering Array could gather is several times that of a second class one. The efficiency is also substantially improved. "Brother Zhou, thank you for helping the Qingmu Sect set up a Third Class Array." "If it weren''t for your help, I don''t know what the Qingmu Sect would have done." The Qingmu Sect Master, Lin Yazhu, was very moved. After all, inviting a Third Class Array Master would have been exorbitantly expensive. Even amongst the Wuji Alliance, the cost of engaging a Third Class Array Master was considerable, enough to drain the Qingmu Sect greatly. But now, Zhou Sui had helped freely, saving countless resources. If this man could truly join the Qingmu Sect, their strength would also see a considerable increase. If this was indeed the case, perhaps she should brainstorm ways to make this man stay. It was her responsibility as the Sect Master of the Qingmu Sect after all. Thinking of this, Lin Yazhu was profoundly moved, her cheeks flushed, her beautiful eyes gazing lovingly at Zhou Sui. It was as if her heart was brimming with an uncontrollable love. "Hmm?!" At this moment, Zhou Sui felt a mysterious power emanating from the Obsession Gu which had passed over him. In an instant, it covered his entire body. His aura and Lin Yazhu''s seemed to have become one, as if they completely fused together. "Sect Master Lin, the Third Class Array I set up for your Qingmu Sect did not come for free," Zhou Sui said with a half-way grin. "Not free? What do you want?" Lin Yazhu asked curiously. "Isn''t it obvious? What I want is you, Sect Master Lin," Zhou Sui replied as he moved forward to pull her into his arms. Looking at her regal face and sensing her queenly aura, he felt a tremendous sense of conquest. After all these years, he was finally about to conquer this dignified woman. "Wh-, Wh-what?" "Have you lost your mind? What nonsense are you talking about?" Lin Yazhu blushed, looking panicky. She seemed to forget she was a Golden Core Master at this moment. She appeared a helpless young girl now. "The Qingmu Sect just moved to this unfamiliar place. It is a time when the Sect needs to spend heavily on infrastructure." "As the Sect Master, you should be willing to pay a little price to save the Sect''s resources," Zhou Sui said, looking at Lin Yazhu assertively. "You despicable wretch, making all the other disciples leave so that it''s just you and me." "You planned this all along, to have us here alone, didn''t you?" "You think I, Lin Yazhu, will just give in like that?" Lin Yazhu glared at him, her face flushed. "Won''t you?" Zhou Sui reached out and gently lifted her smooth chin. "Alright, in consideration of the Sect''s future, I''ll bear with your bullying. There''s no other way." "After all, I am doing this for the future of the Sect." "But you need to be gentle." Lin Yazhu''s face turned red; she weakly uttered these words, seemingly having lost all ability to resist. ... A few hours later. Zhou Sui and Lin Yazhu had completed the rites of intimacy, becoming one. "You and your love have fallen deeply in love, your hearts resonate with each other. The Obsession Gu flourished in response to your deep affection and made a significant evolution. It has reached the pinnacle of the Third Class, High Grade stage." Chapter 246 - 214 Advancement to Late Foundation Establishment, Three Challenges in Core Formation_5 "You have gained a certain degree of cultivation experience in the Golden Core Realm." "Your Spiritual Root Aptitude has been improved to a certain extent." "You have gained the Yin Force of the other party, elevating your cultivation to the late Foundation Establishment stage." Instantly, a series of messages emerged from the depths of Zhou Sui''s Sea of Consciousness. These were the fruits of his labor. He was also secretly astounded, not expecting himself to fuse with Lin Yazhu in this manner. After all, it had been a long time since the Obsession Gu had entered Lin Yazhu. But there were no significant movements. Because the power of the Obsession Gu was suppressed by Lin Yazhu''s formidable Dao heart. However, it was just a suppression, and not an elimination. Thus, the longer the suppression, the more intense the outbreak would be. Now that he had found a safe residence, he could no longer repress it. Naturally, the benefits he gained from Lin Yazhu''s three hundred years of cultivation with Yuanyin were self-evident. Originally, his cultivation had reached the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and to break through to the late Foundation Establishment stage, he would need at least a decade of cultivation to potentially break through this bottleneck. But now, having acquired this massive surge of Yin Force, his Foundation Establishment bottleneck was instantly shattered. It was as if everything had fallen into place effortlessly, without any hindrance. "Is this the realm of the late Foundation Establishment stage?" Zhou Sui used his Divine Sense, sensing the state within his Dantian Qi Sea. Now that he had ascended to the late Foundation Establishment stage, the volume of his Dantian Qi Sea expanded once again, like a deep pond expanding into a small lake, filled with a large amount of dark golden Mana liquid. There were about five hundred drops of the dark golden Mana liquid, each one containing immense energy. Compared to before, his Mana had increased by more than double. It was clear how great the benefits of advancing to the late Foundation Establishment stage were. Boom! At this moment, he circulated the Mana within his body, a full five hundred drops of Mana liquid surging in his body, seemingly forming a river, circulating through his body again and again. He felt the Mana surge within his body. It seemed that a light strike could cause a terrifying amount of damage. "It''s too exaggerated. A typical Cultivator at the late Foundation Establishment stage can only accommodate three hundred and sixty-five drops of Mana liquid in their Dantian Qi Sea, which is the limit for a typical Foundation Establishment cultivator." "Such an amount of Mana is more than enough to condense a Golden Core." "But now, my Dantian Qi Sea can accommodate five hundred drops of Mana liquid, and this is not even the limit." "If I cultivate to the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, I could probably increase to a thousand drops of Mana liquid." "Just in terms of the total amount of Mana, I am already several times more than other Foundation Establishment cultivators." "Is this the power of the Insect God Sutra? Compared to other Cultivation Techniques, it is indeed much stronger." "From the very beginning, there is a huge disparity, they''re simply incomparable." Zhou Sui was astonished, sensing the state of the Dantian Qi Sea within his body. He had obtained the Cultivation Techniques of three major Sects, as well as many experiences in Core Formation. He naturally knew what it was like for other Foundation Establishment Cultivators during their Core Formation. He was also very clear about how he should go about forming his Core. "Core Formation is similar to Foundation Establishment, it also requires passing through three tests." "The first test is the Mana test. If your Mana isn''t pure enough, you simply cannot form the core, even if you do, the core would fail due to too many impurities." "But basically, ninety-nine percent of Foundation Establishment Cultivators will encounter this problem, because they do not form their foundation on their own, but through the use of the Foundation Pill, so their Mana naturally isn''t pure enough." "Of course, there is a way to solve this problem, and that is to find a Core Formation spiritual object to assist you. Core Formation spiritual objects can help Foundation Establishment Cultivators purify their Mana, making it free of any impurities." "In the past, this was the case with Leng Yuexi. She obtained the Core Formation spiritual object, the Ice-fire Spiritual Liquid, which caused her inner Mana to become pure, free of any impurities, naturally increasing her Core Formation success rate by thirty percent." "The second test is the Divine Sense test. This test is also extremely important because successful Core Formation for Foundation Establishment Cultivators is indispensable to the power of Divine Sense. If one''s Divine Sense is not strong enough, they naturally cannot compress liquid Mana into a core." "The third test is the Blood and Qi test, also known as the Physical Constitution test. If a Foundation Establishment Cultivator is old and frail, or has injuries, it would easily lead to failed Core Formation." "Because the Mana of Core Formation is quite powerful, once it circulates in the meridians, if the body isn''t strong enough to withstand the circulation of Core Formation''s Mana, it will naturally cause the meridians to rupture and the body to explode and perish." "These three tests are extremely important for Foundation Establishment Cultivators." "Even if one fails to pass a single test, it will lead to failed Core Formation and the death of their Dao." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, recalling the many Core Formation experiences he had gained before. These experiences were left behind by the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the three major Sects over generations, and their value was self-evident. This was the advantage of the Golden Core power. The experiences left by generations of cultivators bring great benefits to later generations, enabling them to avoid making the same mistakes. The benefits are self-evident. Now he had inherited nearly a thousand years of cultivation experience from the three major sects, standing on the shoulders of giants. "Obviously, for a cultivator, Core Formation is more dangerous than Foundation Establishment." "It''s a one-way street." "Once failed, there will be a rampage of Mana, exploding and dying, almost irreparable." "Unless there are rare body-protecting pills to protect the body, otherwise it''s certain death." "But for me, these are not problems." "Because I built my foundation on my own, the Mana within my body has no impurities and is extremely pure." "As for Divine Sense and Physical Constitution, it goes without saying." "Even though I haven''t reached the Golden Core Realm, I''m already stronger than most Golden Core Cultivators." "In other words, as long as the Mana in my body can reach the state of perfection, I can naturally form a core on my own." A glint flashed in Zhou Sui''s eyes. Compared to other Foundation Establishment Cultivators, his current condition was far too superior. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was also very grateful that he chose to form his foundation on his own. This way, he didn''t know how many resources he would save. Even without the so-called Core Formation spiritual objects, he could still succeed in Core Formation. Others need to take risks, hence their chances of survival are slim. But for him, there was no such concern. It could be said that each step he took was a step ahead. His choice of not ingesting the premium Foundation Pill and forming his foundation on his own was correct. However, if one doesn''t have the fortune or aptitude, it would still be better to take the Foundation Pill, at least it''s safer. Chapter 399 - 264: Nascent Soul Sect, Ku Rong Sect, Chuntao in Danger_1 Another month had passed. The rumors surrounding the emergence of the Divinity Transformation ruins were escalating. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not only did the forces of the Nascent Soul know about this, but many Loose Cultivators also became aware. After all, such news was impossible to suppress. A large number of Loose Cultivators flocked here as well. After all, for these Loose Cultivators, a Divinity Transformation site meant countless opportunities. Merely obtaining a few opportunities could enable Foundation Establishment or even Core Formation. Therefore, the Tri-Star Island Group had gathered more and more cultivators, giving it a distinct sensation of an upcoming storm. At this very moment, in a drawing room at Immortal Mist Peak of the Immortal Mist Sect... Zhou Sui and others like Leng Yuexi had gathered, discussing this matter. "My lord, I heard some news earlier." "This Divinity Transformation site supposedly belonged to the Kuru Rong Sect, an ancient Divinity Transformation Sect from the olden days." "This sect was once the overlord of the Canglan Sea in the ancient era and produced countless God Transformation cultivators." "This Divinity Transformation site had attracted the attention of many Nascent Soul Ancestors." "In not too long, this area of the sea will likely be crowded with Nascent Soul Ancestors." Lin Yazhu said solemnly. She had temporarily ended her closed-door cultivation because of this matter. After all, with so many Nascent Soul Ancestors congregating in this area, no one knew what might happen next. It was not a good time for seclusion. "Actually, this might not be such a bad thing." "Nascent Soul cultivators from the five major sects have congregated here." "They plan on joining hands to fight against the Sea Clan." "That''s why the Golden Core Masters who were forcibly recruited by the Wuji Alliance have been released." Zhou Sui had obtained quite a bit of inside information from Master Peach Blossom as well. Because of this arrangement, his Clone could leave Giant Deer Island. Lin Yazhu, Shen Biqian, and Leng Yuexi could also show up in public without worrying about revealing the secret of his Clone. "Oh, then the threat from the Sea Clan can be considered over." "What a pity that trouble arises just as one problem ends." "Why did the former site of the Kuru Rong sect end up here at our Tri-Star Island Group?" Leng Yuexi felt very helpless. Dealing with the threat from the Sea Clan was undoubtedly a great thing. However, that Divinity Transformation site was just nearby, a few hundred thousand miles from the Tri-Star Island Group. Don''t think that this distance was far. For Nascent Soul Cultivators, this was already quite close. "Don''t worry, although our Tri-Star Island Group is indeed close to the Divinity Transformation site" "These Nascent Soul Cultivators will not appear within our Tri-Star Island Group." "There are several barren islands near the Divinity Transformation site." "They will most likely set up bases on those barren islands." "There is no need for them to strive to take our Tri-Star Island Group." "The only ones we need to worry about are those Loose Cultivators." "Those Loose Cultivators from across Canglan Sea are lawless individuals." "Who knows, some might even want to kill and rob in Immortal Mist City." Zhou Sui had already realized that Immortal Mist City would be unstable for the time being. After all, a surge in the population would pose problems for the city''s security. If one''s strength wasn''t sufficient, some Loose Cultivators might want to create chaos in Immortal Mist City. "Mm, we will pay attention during this period." "We won''t let foreign cultivators disrupt our peace." Leng Yuexi and the others were full of murderous intent. They had already made this place their home, and they would not allow outsiders to disrupt its peace and tranquility. Those who dared to be their enemies would meet only one end ¨C death. ... Meanwhile.... Chuntao had also appeared near the Divinity Transformation site. She had received orders from the Island Master to come here and gather information about the Divinity Transformation site. Being a cultivator in the Late Golden Core stage, she was naturally bold and confident. Gazing at the Divinity Transformation site enveloped in fog, seeing periodic flashes of prohibitive light carrying terrifying destructive power, she couldn''t help but feel intimidated. Even as a Golden Core Cultivator, the intensity of this light could annihilate her. "This is truly a Divinity Transformation site. It''s just too dangerous." "Young Master Zhou was right. Such a Divinity Transformation site is not something a Golden Core cultivator should involve themselves with." "Simply the Five-Stage Formation here is beyond cracking." "I should relay this information back and let the Island Master make the decision." Chuntao took a deep breath. She sensed the emergence of one escape light after another around this Divinity Transformation site. Obviously, more and more cultivators were approaching this Divinity Transformation site in order to explore. If she stayed here much longer, who knew what could happen? With this thought in mind, she wanted to whip out her Tier-Three Flying Boat to return to Immortal Mist City. "Interesting, I never thought I''d find such a beauty in this remote sea area." "It''s like a blessing from heaven." "If I''m not mistaken, you must be Miss Chuntao from Peach Blossom Island." At this moment, three Golden Core male cultivators suddenly flew over from afar - one Late Golden Core and two Middle Golden Core cultivators. They immediately surrounded Chuntao. Fierce auras emanated from each of them as they greedily scanned Chuntao''s stunning figure. They did not hide the lust within their eyes. It was as though they wished they could swallow Chuntao whole. "Who are you?" Chuntao narrowed her eyes, studying these three Golden Core Cultivators. She could sense their demonic energy, indicating that they were most likely Demon Cultivators. Chapter 400 - 264: Nascent Soul Sect, Ku Rong Sect, Chuntao in Danger_2 "Ah, I am the senior disciple Lyu Shiju under Feilian, the Old Ancestor of Heisha Palace." "These two are my junior disciples, Jin Shaoding and Wei Yunda." A fair-faced cultivator said with a faint smile, introducing himself while an evil aura enveloped him. "You are demon cultivators from Heisha Palace?" Chuntao''s pupils shrank. As a confidante of Master Peach Blossom, she naturally knew about the alliance between the Sea Clan and Heisha Palace. Her master had personally slain two nascent soul ancestors of Heisha Palace. They had a deep-seated hatred with Heisha Palace, indeed. Although this matter had nothing to do with her, as a member of Peach Blossom Island, she naturally bore the karma for this. However, she didn''t expect that she only wanted to investigate the relics. Unfortunately, she ran into three Heisha Palace Golden Core cultivators. Moreover, judging by their demeanor, they certainly wouldn''t let her off easily. "Ha ha, we''re in luck today, we actually ran into someone from Peach Blossom Island." "You might not know." "This time, your island master killed two of our nascent soul old ancestors, making it to our assassination list. Of course, we can''t do anything to Master Peach Blossom." "But killing his disciples like you isn''t a problem." "Every female cultivator from Peach Blossom Island is on our wanted list." "If we capture you alive and bring you back, we would probably get a handsome reward." The fair-faced cultivator Lyu Shiju looked at Chuntao smugly, feeling very fortunate. "You want to capture me alive?" "Stop daydreaming." "I am Chuntao from Peach Blossom Island, not someone you Heisha Palace demon cultivators can compare to." Chuntao promptly took out a three-foot green peak, a top-grade spiritual treasure, the Golden Peak Sword, which was incredibly keen and peerless. Wherever it went, it seemed invincible. Sword Qi emanated from her. Clearly, as a late Golden Core cultivator, her strength wasn''t false but earned through earnest cultivation. Although she didn''t possess much combat experience due to Master Peach Blossom''s protection, she had the advantage of a deep background and abundant treasures. Surely, ordinary Golden Core cultivators couldn''t match her. "Ha ha, this is ridiculous." "Just a woman from the inner rooms daring to fight with us from Heisha Palace." "That''s laughable." Seeing this scene, fair-faced cultivator Lyu Shiju, and Golden Core cultivators Jin Shaoding and Wei Yunda, burst into laughter. They were demon cultivators of Heisha Palace, hardened by countless battles, having fought their way out of mountains of corpses and rivers of blood. They could see at a glance that the female cultivator from Peach Blossom Island was full of flaws. Even if she was a late Golden Core cultivator, she would not be a match for cultivators with their combat experience. Maybe she could bully the weak. But to contend with cultivators of the same rank was nothing short of a wild fantasy. Boom~~ But at that moment, invisible soul spikes appeared in the void. Soul Secret Art¡ªSoul-dispersing Stinger! Surprisingly, it was Zhou Sui''s clone who made the move. In truth, Chuntao had one of Zhou Sui''s clones on her, disguised as a hair rope tangled in her hair. Almost every Taoist couple had Zhou Sui''s clone for protection to avoid unexpected dangers. After all, this was Zhou Sui''s habit, figuring out how to lose before figuring out how to win. Indeed, this habit saved Chuntao''s life. The Soul-dispersing Stinger, having reached the Great Achievement Realm, had undoubtedly become stronger than ten years before. Not only did its power increase several folds, but even its speed did as well. The soul spikes struck the three Golden Core demon cultivators at an astonishing speed, silent and abrupt. "What?!" "Damn it, we fell for the trick, this woman is playing coy." "Bitch, you actually used a soul attack secret technique against us?!" The expressions of Lyu Shiju, Jin Shaoding, and Wei Yunda changed drastically. Due to the speed of the event and the unnoticeable nature of the Soul-dispersing Stinger, they couldn''t react in time. Each of them felt a splitting headache, as if their souls were being torn apart, experiencing unspeakable pain. In an instant, they screamed out in agony, almost unable to move their bodies. "Attack, slaughter them." At this moment, Zhou Sui''s clone transmitted this divine consciousness to Chuntao. "What? Could it be Young Master Zhou?" Chuntao was startled, she didn''t understand why she heard Zhou Sui''s divine consciousness transmission in this place when Zhou Sui should usually be on Immortal Mist Peak. But now, she couldn''t afford to care too much about that. Because she knew it was a great opportunity. Seeing Lyu Shiju, Jin Shaoding, and Wei Yunda shrieking miserably, it was apparent that she should strike while the iron was hot. Boom~~ The next moment, she held the top-grade spiritual treasure, Jin Feng Sword, and manipulating her immense golden core cultivation power, she exerted a terrifying sword Qi, slashing towards the three. Boom! With just one slash, Lyu Shiju, Jin Shaoding, and Wei Yunda''s eyes were wide, their hairs stood on end, feeling the threat of death. They wanted to activate their defensive spiritual treasures to block the strike. However, they were affected by Zhou Sui''s soul-dispersing stinger, suffering excruciating headaches and unable to channel any of their mana, they could only watch the sword come at them. With a spluttering sound, their heads were immediately sent flying, the cut smooth, blood spraying out like a fountain. Then, their decapitated heads fell from the mid-air onto the sea, splashing waves of water. Their eyes were wide open, expressing shock, terror, and disbelief. Indeed, they died with their eyes wide open. Truth be told, they died rather wrongfully. Under normal circumstances, the combined forces of the three golden core demon cultivators, the golden core female cultivator from Peach Blossom Island wouldn''t have stood a chance. It would have been akin to catching her easily. Unfortunately, they encountered Zhou Sui''s clone. Falling victim to a sneak attack, they were killed instantly. None of their various skills and powers could be employed, leading to their unfortunate death right here. "I... I actually killed three golden core demon cultivators?!" Chuntao''s hand was trembling a bit, her beautiful eyes radiating both excitement and fear. Honestly, she didn''t expect herself to be so ferocious. As a cultivator from Peach Blossom Island, she stayed within the Wuji Alliance sea territory, where no one dared to provoke her. She barely had the opportunity to engage in combat. After all, no fools would dare to offend a maidservant near a nascent soul cultivator, as it was equivalent to courting death. So, she had some understanding of her own combat power. If she were to fight against cultivators weaker than herself, she should be able to dominate them. But how would she fare against golden core demon cultivators of the same stage? She had no idea how far she fell short. She was almost in despair just before. She even thought that if she were captured, she would have to commit suicide. No matter what, she couldn''t allow herself to be humiliated by demon cultivators. But now, with just a single slash, she had killed three golden core demon cultivators. She seemed to be wildly ferocious, like never before. "No, that''s not right. It''s not because I''m powerful." "It''s because someone helped me behind the scenes." "Young Master Zhou, was it you who lent me a hand?" Chuntao was a quick-witted woman, naturally catching onto the suspicious points just now. If it were just her, she would never have been able to wipe out three golden core demon cultivators. However, if that mysterious Young Master Zhou had helped her, it wasn''t impossible. "Stop making such a fuss." "Leave this sea territory immediately." "These three men were the close confidants of a nascent soul ancestor of the Heisha Palace, Ancestor Feilian." "Ancestor Feilian is probably nearby." S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You''ve just killed his three close disciples; he might seek revenge against you." "You must return to Immortal Mist Sect immediately." Clone Zhou Sui reminded her. "I can''t go back to Immortal Mist Sect." "The buck stops here." "Returning to Immortal Mist Sect will undoubtedly bring great trouble to you all." "I can''t implicate you." Chuntao was very clear about this, her eyes determined. If Ancestor Feilian really sought revenge for his disciples, and she truly returned to the Immortal Mist Sect, then most certainly, Immortal Mist Sect would be implicated and perhaps targeted for extermination by Ancestor Feilian. Then the casualties would not be limited to just her. So she wanted to leave this sea territory, the farther away, the better. Even if she was captured, she would only die alone. Now that she had killed three golden core disciples of the enemy, she was quite satisfied. "Don''t play the hero." "A mere nascent soul ancestor is nothing." "If he dares to enter Immortal Mist City, it''s simply a dead end and there''s no way back." "I''ve already set up a fourth stage array in the Tri-Star Island Group, which can ward off any nascent soul cultivator." Clone Zhou Sui explained. Chapter 401 - 265: So What If Its a Nascent Soul Ancestor? Doesnt Everyone Have One - Part 1 However, he also admired Chuntao''s character, which was characterized by gratitude and righteousness, which was in stark contrast to the selfish cultivators. Perhaps this also had something to do with Chuntao''s living environment. Though she had experienced a catastrophe in her childhood, with her family murdered by demon cultivators, leaving behind only her and her three sisters. But under the protection of Master Peach Blossom, she was able to grow up healthily and ascend to the Golden Core realm. Furthermore, because they had a Nascent Soul Ancestor backing them, no one dared to harm them. Everyone around them seemed to be good-hearted. At the very least, they acted as if they were, never daring to deceive or exploit them. This ultimately nurtured their naive personality traits. Honestly, such naivet¨¦, without anyone to protect them, would not last long in the harsh cultivation world. The thing was, the four of them were incredibly lucky. Previously, they were protected by Master Peach Blossom, and now it was Zhou Sui''s turn to protect them. In a sense, they were favored by fortune. "Young Master Zhou, you set up a fourth-stage formation in the Tri-Star Island Group?" "Could it be that Young Master Zhou is now a Fourth-Level Array Master?" "Wait, how are you able to use Divine Consciousness Transmission, Young Master Zhou? Where are you?" Hearing this, Chuntao widened her beautiful eyes, unable to contain her surprise. She knew that Zhou Sui was a Third-Class, High Grade Array Master, but she didn''t expect that after all these years, he had become a Fourth-Level Array Master. What''s more, he had silently set up a fourth-stage formation around the Tri-Star Island Group, which was beyond comprehension. If Zhou Sui''s words were true, then with the power of the fourth-stage formation, they could indeed withstand a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Now, she was full of questions and curiosity about Zhou Sui. She felt that she now had to hold this man in even higher regard. "Don''t ask so many questions, I''m right on you." "Have you forgotten? I once gave you a hairpin." "I left my secret technique on it." "Let''s go, don''t delay time, or the Nascent Soul Cultivator might catch up." Zhou Sui said impatiently. "Okay." Chuntao nodded, without a word, she took the storage bags from the three Golden Core demon cultivators, took out a third-grade flying boat, and flew towards Immortal Mist City. Several days later. She finally reached Immortal Mist City and returned to Immortal Mist Peak without any incidents. "Young Master Zhou." Seeing Zhou Sui appear before her, Chuntao finally breathed a sigh of relief. She had been running scared for the past few days, with her nerves on edge, for fear that the Nascent Soul Ancestor might catch up. Now that she was back home, she felt relieved. "Sister Chuntao, weren''t you going to look for information on the Divinity Transformation relics?" "Why do you look so flustered?" At this moment, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao also crowded around. The four sisters depended on each other for survival, and they could naturally sense Chuntao''s current state of panic. Something major must have happened to cause their sister Chuntao to have such an expression. They were all worried. "Here''s what happened. I ran into three demon cultivators from Heisha Palace." Chuntao then recounted what had happened, including Zhou Sui''s assistance. If not for Zhou Sui''s special method left on her, she would have been dead by now. "Young Master Zhou, we are truly grateful." Hearing this, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao all looked at Zhou Sui with immense gratitude. They were also filled with lingering fear. If it were not for the method left by Zhou Sui, their sister Chuntao would have probably been done for. Honestly, they couldn''t imagine what they would look like if their sister Chuntao died. They probably wouldn''t be able to go on living. "Your trouble is far from over." "You just killed three Golden Core demon cultivators from Heisha Palace." "Not only were you targeted by the Cursed Soul Attractor, but you were also affected by the Blood Soul Thread." "It seems that Feilian Ancestor really values his disciples, even leaving behind a Blood Soul Thread." Zhou Sui arched an eyebrow. He sensed an eerie thread in the color of blood entwining Chuntao''s body, as if it was connected to an unknown place in the void, enshackling her soul. "Blood Soul Thread?!" This shocking news drained the colors of Chuntao and others'' faces. They knew all too well what a Blood Soul Thread was. This was the method of the Nascent Soul Ancestor. He could leave such a secret technique in the bloodline of his direct descendants. Once they were murdered, the Blood Soul Thread would automatically attach to the killer, and lock onto the killer''s aura. In fact, they had similar soul secret arts left by Master Peach Blossom on them as well. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The objective was to deter other cultivators. This was to prevent blindsighted cultivators from harming them. If someone dared to kill them, they would incur Master Peach Blossom''s wrath, and he would personally seek revenge on the killer. Although this soul secret art was not as potent as the blood lineage secret technique, it was still pretty formidable. They never thought that they would one day be affected by a Nascent Soul Ancestor''s tracking method. "No need to worry, it''s just a mere Blood Soul Thread." Zhou Sui casually motioned, immediately using the power of the Dream Soul Gu. Whiz! The Dream Soul Gu flew out and alighted on Chuntao, biting gently. A crimson thread was instantly pulled out from Chuntao''s body and got devoured by the Dream Soul Gu, just as if it were its food. Immediately afterward, this blood-colored thread disappeared without a trace. "It seems that among those three Golden Core demon cultivators, one of them is very likely the son of Feilian Ancestor." Chapter 402 - 265: So What If Its a Nascent Soul Ancestor? Doesnt Everyone Have One - Part 2 "Even if not, it must be a grandchild, or perhaps a relative." "That''s why there''s a Blood Soul Thread left in them." "Once they were killed, the Blood Soul Thread would automatically attach to the murderer." "Even if separated by tens of thousands of miles, they would be found." "Of course, deploying this bloodline secret technique is not easy, it requires the consumption of a large amount of blood energy to complete." "That''s to say, those three Golden Core Demon Cultivators held a high position in Fei Lian Ancestor''s heart." "Now that they''re dead, Fei Lian Ancestor is likely to seek revenge." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Clearly, such a bloodline secret technique was not something that could easily be deployed. This was enough to prove the importance Fei Lian Ancestor placed on them. "I''m sorry, Chuntao is incompetent, I''ve dragged Young Master Zhou into this." Chuntao''s face was as grey as ash. "Young Master Zhou." Xia Tao, Qiu Tao, and Dongtao all looked at Zhou Sui with pale faces. They knew how terrifying it was to offend a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Even Master Peach Blossom might not be able to protect their sister. Not to mention, Master Peach Blossom was on Giant Deer Island and couldn''t possibly get here in a short amount of time. Even if he wanted to protect them, it would be impossible. If Fei Lian Ancestor was a Demon Cultivator from Heisha Palace, it would be even more impossible to save face for Master Peach Blossom. Undoubtedly, this was a huge catastrophe. "Don''t worry, it''s just another Nascent Soul Ancestor." "We can wait for him to seek revenge." Zhou Sui was quite calm. He, along with Master Peach Blossom, had already killed seven Nascent Souls on Giant Deer Island. He was very familiar with the power of a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Even if the Fei Lian Ancestor really came to kill him, he wouldn''t be afraid. Only a day had passed. Two streams of light punched through the void and arrived among the Tri-Star Island Group, reaching the outskirts of Water Star Island. One was a wrinkled old man clad in a black robe with long white hair and a long sword on his back. The terrifying aura of death and intent to kill released from his body seemed to cause the spiritual energy within a thousand mile radius to fluctuate. The other, wearing a red robe, was an ugly, thin-cheeked old man with white hair. He exuded a rotten aura, as if he was on his last leg. They were the two Nascent Soul Ancestors of Heisha Palace, Fei Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor, early-stage Nascent Soul. "Whoever is in charge here, come out immediately." The speaker was Fei Lian Ancestor, his eyes exuding a fierce look, as he utilized the terrifying Demon Sound. Boom~~ A horrifying wave of sound swept thousand miles in all directions. Every word sparked a change in the environment, rolling the spiritual energy into a horrifying spiritual tide, covering all sides. This caused the entire Immortal Mist City to vibrate, causing pain in the countless cultivators'' eardrums. Buzz~~ In an instant, the grand formation of Water Spirit Island rose, forming a barrier that enveloped the island. It immediately blocked this horrifying fluctuation. However, the Third-Order formation that enveloped the Water Spirit Island was still trembling, on the verge of collapse, unable to bear the power of this Nascent Soul. "No way, a Nascent Soul Ancestor, it''s a Nascent Soul Ancestor." "What on earth is going on? How did Immortal Mist City offend two Nascent Soul Ancestors?" "Oh no, Immortal Mist City is done for, it will likely be destroyed today." "This seems to be a Demon Dao Nascent Soul Ancestor, is he here for revenge?" "Let''s run away. This is a Demon Dao Nascent Soul Ancestor. If he vents his anger on us, none of us will survive." S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Fools, if he really wanted to kill us, do you think running away would help?" "You''re right, if we run away now, we''ll become easy targets and be the first to be killed by the Nascent Soul Ancestor." "Absolutely, it''s still better to stay in Immortal Mist City. He may not necessarily vent his anger at us." Many cultivators in Immortal Mist City were terrified. Even protected by the Third Order Formation, this Nascent Soul Demon Sound has permeated the entire city. This made many of the cultivators cough up blood, apparently suffering internal injuries. Luckily, this was only an offshoot and not a deliberate targeting. Otherwise, even the power of Demon Sound alone would have killed countless cultivators. This was the terrifying power of a Nascent Soul Ancestor. Every move they made was as mighty as the wrath of heaven. At this moment, inside the palace on Immortal Mist Peak. Zhou Sui, Lin Yazhu, Leng Yuexi, and other companions, along with Golden Core maids like Chuntao, had heard the Demon Sound of the Nascent Soul Ancestor outside. Especially people like Chuntao, they shivered uncontrollably, terrified. Facing the demonic might of the Nascent Soul Ancestor, none was without fear. Even though the Golden Core Realm and the Nascent Soul Realm were only a single rank apart, their power was as different as heaven and earth. A single Nascent Soul Cultivator could slaughter hundreds of Golden Core Cultivators, and with barely any effort at that. They had suspected that the Old Ancestor Fei Lian would seek revenge sooner or later, but this was too soon. After just one day, the enemy came knocking on their door. The news had been sent to Master Peach Blossom. However, it would take him over ten days to reach them, which was too late. In contrast to the tremors of Chuntao and the others, Zhou Sui and his group seemed remarkably calm and composed. "Hmm, the Nascent Soul Ancestor is making his move quicker than I thought." "Two early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators at that, they must value our Immortal Mist City." Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, a faint smile on his face. "My lord, are we prepared?" Lin Yazhu looked anxiously at her husband. "With the power of a fourth stage formation plus your power, it should be enough to hold them back." "It''s about time the world learned how formidable our Immortal Mist City is." Zhou Sui said nonchalantly. "Good, then I''ll go and face these mighty Nascent Soul Cultivators from Heisha Palace." With these words, Lin Yazhu instantly felt reassured. After all, her husband was an incredibly cautious cultivator- if he was certain, then success was guaranteed. She had recently advanced to the early-stage Nascent Soul and had taken the time to solidify her cultivation. This was the perfect chance to test the extent of her new strength by leveraging the power of these two Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators. Whoosh! With that, Lin Yazhu''s figure flickered and she instantly arrived above Water Spirit Island, directly confronting the two Nascent Soul Ancestors. "May I know the purpose of you two visiting our Immortal Mist City?" Lin Yazhu spoke first, looking at Fei Lian and the Fire Cloud Ancestor. "A Nascent Soul Cultivator?" "An actual Nascent Soul cultivator is backing Immortal Mist City?!" "Wasn''t it said that the leaders here are just three Golden Core female cultivators?" "Could it be that you broke through and advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm during this period of time?" Fei Lian''s brows furrowed as he fixed his gaze on Lin Yazhu, his eyes revealing a trace of apprehension. He had initially thought that this place was just a Golden Core stronghold. He believed he could bully them at will, even eradicate them completely. But now that a Nascent Soul cultivator had emerged out of the blue, the situation had drastically changed. "That''s right, I am Sect Master Lin Yazhu of the Qingmu Sect." "I had the good fortune to advance to the Nascent Soul Stage recently." "Who are you? If you do not reveal your identities, don''t blame me for being impolite." Lin Yazhu spoke in a calm manner. She didn''t intend to conceal anything; after today''s battle, her identity as a Nascent Soul Cultivator would be publicly known. "Haha, just advanced to the early Nascent Soul stage and you''re already so confident." "From your tone, one might think you are some powerful Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator." "I am Fei Lian, an old ancestor from Heisha Palace." "And this is the Fire Cloud Ancestor, of the same place." "Truth to be told, we didn''t come here to pick a fight." "There is a criminal who killed my son, Lyu Shiju, hiding here in your Immortal Mist City." "If you know what''s good for you, hand over the culprit." "Otherwise, don''t blame us for being rude." Fei Lian erupted with terrifying mana fluctuations. Turbulent wind and clouds gathered within a radius of a thousand li, blotting out the sun. His eyes were filled with murderous intent, sending chills down their spine. His hands were stained with the blood of countless beings. This long-standing demon head was truly a menacing sight. "Killed your son, Lyu Shiju?" "What I heard was, your son Lyu Shiju and his men tried to assassinate the cultivators of our Immortal Mist City." "And as a result, were killed by our people." "It was your son who was no match for them. And you have the audacity to seek revenge." "Aren''t you afraid of losing the face of all Nascent Soul Cultivators?" Lin Yazhu chuckled lightly, looking disdainfully at Fei Lian. Chapter 251 - 216: Consolidation of Dragon Bone, the Second Evolution of Dragon Elephant Gu_1 "Cough... Alright, alright, no more praise." "Keep praising me and I''ll start floating." "By the way, YueXi, how''s the investigation of the surrounding islands going?" Zhou Sui quickly steered the conversation elsewhere. He couldn''t handle being showered with compliments by his own wives, as if they continued, he might not be able to control himself. After all, he knew his own aptitude and it was only average. If it weren''t for the aid of the Gu Divine Bowl, he wouldn''t be able to reach his current state. The coward that he was in his previous life, as an otaku, was not apt for conflict. Therefore, he''s always been careful, cautious, like walking on thin ice, afraid that one misstep could ruin their good situation. "In this month''s time, our three major sects have sent out disciples to scout for information." "We did get quite a few pieces of useful intelligence." "Our current location, the Tri-Star Island Group, is actually in a remote area controlled by the Wuji Alliance." "Far from Wuji Alliance''s main island, Wuji Island." "So, this sea territory is not very safe, you could say it''s full of all sorts - a real mixed bag." Leng Yuexi said in a profound voice, relaying the information she''d managed to collect over the days. "Oh, how come?" "Isn''t this a sea territory controlled by the Wuji Alliance? How can it be unsafe?" Zhou Sui frowned. This matter concerned his own life, if it were truly unsafe, then he''d have to get ready to run. After all, he''d run away before, not just once or twice. Even though there was a fourth stage Spirit Vein here, it couldn''t compare to his own safety. "Although this is indeed a sea territory ruled by the Wuji Alliance." "But, the sea territory ruled by the Wuji Alliance is really too big, surpassing several billion kilometers." "Such a vast sea territory, they can only manage the core areas effectively." "As for the peripheral areas, they are willing but unable." "We, as the peripheral members of the Wuji Alliance, basically all reside in these peripheral sea territories." "These sea territories house a large number of Loose Cultivators, robbers, family Cultivators and small sect Cultivators." "Due to the lack of absolute rule, no one acknowledges anyone." "Even if a robbery or killing incident were to occur and was reported to the Wuji Alliance, they wouldn''t be able to manage." "They would only issue a bounty if there were too many Cultivators being killed, causing public outrage." "Of course, the Wuji Alliance''s control over us peripheral members is quite relaxed." Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "As long as we pay enough management fees each year, they won''t bother us." Leng Yuexi said in a deep voice. She knew that living in such a place, they could only rely on their own strength. Fortunately, they had three Golden Core Masters, so they weren''t scared of these threats. "I see." Zhou Sui nodded, he now understood the situation of the Tri-Star Island Group. It was somewhat similar to when he was living in Misty Cloud City. The inner city was naturally very safe, that''s where all the family Cultivators resided. The outer city, on the other hand, was far less safe, rampant with Loose Cultivators. As for the city''s outskirts, it was a lawless place. If you weren''t strong enough, you simply couldn''t survive there. The place where they were now living was somewhat similar to city outskirts, it was in an area where everyone fended for themselves. To protect oneself, they could only rely on their own strength. Fortunately, he was now different from before. He was already a Cultivator at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Together with the three Dao companions in the Golden Core Realm, even in the chaotic sea territory, he could survive. They had no fear of being attacked by other enemies. "The dominant powers in this sea territory are mainly Golden Core families." "For instance, the Yu family, they have five Golden Core Masters. They are one of the dominant forces in this sea territory." "The Yu Family''s Island is also widely famous, with the city built on it attracting many Cultivators for trade." "It can be considered a renowned trading city in this sea territory." "Aside from the Yu family, there are also the Dai family and the Song family, and others. Their families also have three Golden Core Masters." Leng Yuexi continued to share the information she knew. "A single family with five Golden Cores? Isn''t that a bit exaggerated?" Mu Ziyi was quite astonished. After all, based on the situation at Immortal Mist Island, a Golden Core family only had one Golden Core Master. Two Golden Core Masters were considered invincible, while three Golden Core Masters was simply unimaginable. She never thought that the so-called Yu family would have five Golden Core Masters, it was simply inconceivable. "Indeed, it''s quite exaggerated." "But in this sea territory, it''s quite a common occurrence." "Because the resources here are really rich, much richer than our Immortal Mist Island." "Although the number of Golden Core Masters in this sea territory is rare, it''s not unheard of." "The probability of achieving a Golden Core is several times higher than staying on Immortal Mist Island." "Compared to this, our Immortal Mist Island is indeed a backwater." Leng Yuexi revealed a hint of lament. She finally understood why the Golden Core Masters of Immortal Mist Island wanted to leave and venture into the deep sea in search of fortune. Because resources on Immortal Mist Island were indeed scarce. It couldn''t compare to the prosperous islands in the Canglan Sea. In this sea territory, Foundation Establishment Cultivators were numerous. Golden Core Masters were not an uncommon sight. Only a Nascent Soul Ancestor could become a dominant force. "Why are they all Golden Core families? Aren''t there any Golden Core Sects?" "Could it be that in this sea territory, the power of the sects is weaker?" Ji Bingyu picked up on this. After all, on Immortal Mist Island, the power of the sects was much stronger than that of the families. The families couldn''t match the sects. Chapter 252 - 216: Consolidation of Dragon Bone, the Second Evolution of Dragon Elephant Gu_2 However, in these seas, it is the clan forces that are the strongest, and the power of the Sects has weakened. "Of course, that''s not the case, the power of the Sects is still strong." "It''s just that they''re not Golden Core Sects, but Nascent Soul Sects." "The power of the Nascent Soul Sects is supreme, ruling the endless seas and numerous islands." "This has almost extinguished the living space of the Golden Core Sects." "Any bright Cultivator will choose to join a Nascent Soul Sect, not a Golden Core Sect." "And this is why the Golden Core families are so popular." "After all, families united by lineage are incredibly cohesive and fight more fiercely in the face of danger, making their combat effectiveness very strong." "If a family produces a few geniuses, they can be sent to the Nascent Soul Sect." Zhou Sui said solemnly. These are some pieces of information he has obtained from the memories of the three Wu Owls. Compared to Immortal Mist Island, these seas have more Golden Core families, and they are also bigger. It''s essentially families and clans fighting each other. The Golden Core Sects rarely appear. "I understand now." "Generally speaking, in these seas, the Golden Core Master cannot establish a Sect." "Only the Nascent Soul Ancestor is eligible to establish a Sect." Mu Ziyi nodded, expressing her understanding. "This!" After hearing this, Leng Yuexi was speechless, but she had to admit that it was indeed the case. If it were on Immortal Mist Island, the Golden Core Master would be invincible and could naturally establish a Sect, crushing all Cultivators. A Golden Core Master can establish a Sect for five hundred years, dominating a vast territory. You don''t see a Foundation Establishment Cultivator establishing a Sect. Of course, in some weaker places, like the mortal world, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator might be able to establish a Sect. In short, the power of the Golden Core Master isn''t sufficient in these seas to establish a Sect. "Of course, aside from these threats." "The biggest threat in these seas comes from deep-sea beasts." "The number of these beasts is many times greater than in the Cloud Mist Mountain range." "Once they form a beast tide, it can cause great losses to the islands, resulting in countless deaths and injuries." "However, a beast tide only appears once every few decades, so we don''t need to worry about it for now." Leng Yuexi continued. She simply outlined the threats that the Immortal Mist Sect may face in the future. "In that case, it should be okay." "It''s just some Golden Core Masters." "Even if the entire Yu family attacks, our Immortal Mist Sect''s Third Class, High Grade formation can easily withstand it." "Even if a group of robbers attack or a beast tide arrives, we will be safe." Zhou Sui immediately felt much more at ease. He had immense confidence in his Third Stage High Grade formation, especially with the boost from the Array Heart Gu, he could perfectly exert the power of the Third Stage formation. Even if they are attacked by an early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, they can resist. So, there''s no need to mention Golden Core Cultivators. It can be said that no Golden Core Master would dare to confront a Third Stage Array Master in a Third Stage formation. Without a doubt, this would be courting death. "Dear, I would like to propose a joint venture with the Qingmu Sect and the Danding Faction to hold a market." "It can be named ''Immortal Mist City'' and located on our Water Star Island." "To attract the Loose Cultivators in these seas to trade." "After all, there are scarce resources on the Tri-Star Islands, with barely any mines." "Even if we bring a lot of resources from Immortal Mist Island, we can''t just eat them all." "We should establish a market to make a lot of Spirit Stones." Leng Yuexi offered her suggestion. "No problem, I''ll leave this to you." Zhou Sui nodded. He doesn''t have any problems with this, after all, he doesn''t have the talent for business. He''ll leave it to the professionals. His main task is cultivation. The best thing would be to quickly become a Golden Core Master, thereby ensuring the safety of the three great sects. ...... Several days later. The affairs of the Immortal Mist Sect were well underway, with people handling various tasks, freeing Zhou Sui of such responsibilities. In a quiet chamber. Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the floor, running the Insect God Sutra with nature''s spiritual energy rushing from all around him, entering his body, and then transforming into individual drops of Mana. The Mana liquid in deep within his Dantian Qi Sea was also slowly increasing. "Huh!" At this moment, Zhou Sui opened his eyes. After completing one hundred and eight cycles, he finally ended this cultivation session. It''s undeniable that cultivating within the Third Class, High-Grade Spirit Vein is rather refreshing. Over the past five years, he had been aboard the Flying Boat, only able to cultivate using Spirit Stones. This resulted in especially fast consumption of his Spirit Stones. At the same time, he did not dare to openly devour and absorb like he does now. Now that he had arrived in a place with a Third Stage Spirit Vein, he could freely absorb its energies. The Mana within his body also grew incredibly fast. "To be successful in Core Formation, one also needs to pass three stages." "There''s no doubt that I can pass the Divine Sense stage, given that my Divine Sense is now comparable to the Late Golden Core stage." "If my Divine Sense fails to pass the stage, then no one else can." "In terms of the Mana stage, there''s not an issue either; as long as Mana is fulfilled, I can naturally reach the level of Core Formation. I don''t need to worry about anything." "The most important stage to focus on now is the physical stage." "Although my body is incredibly strong, it doesn''t necessarily mean my Mana is as well." "If my body is not at the level of a Golden Core, it might be difficult to withstand the pressures of a breakthrough." "In other words, I need to prioritize cultivation for my physical body." "However, this is no problem because, due to the Dragon Elephant Gu advancing to the state of Second stage, the refining effect is even more amazing." "If I continue refining, then these quantitative changes will produce qualitative changes." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. In fact, he felt that with every monthly refinement by the Dragon Elephant Gu, his physique gradually grew stronger and seemed to arrive at a certain realm. After some more time of refining, he would surely reach a whole new realm. Of course, this time is definitely a bit long. Despite this, it is worth waiting for. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ...... Five years later. Since Zhou Sui arrived at the Tri-Star Island Group, a total of five years had passed. During this time, he had been constantly cultivating with little regard for the outside world. Boom!~~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui once again welcomed the monthly refinement of the Dragon Elephant Gu. A mysterious blood energy spread over his entire body, entering every part of his body. After years of refinement, it seemed as if his body had finally reached a certain limit. Thump~ This strand of mysterious blood energy, like the final straw to breaking a bottleneck, easily triggered a massive transformation in Zhou Sui''s body. And this time, the vast blood energy seeped into his bones. Each one of the two hundred and six bones in his body was being refined by this mysterious blood energy at this moment. This caused every bone in his body to be invaded by a dark golden force and gradually turned into dark gold bones, emanating an aura of nobility, deep mystery, power, and antiquity. On top of each bone emerged dense, mysterious runes. It seemed as if they contained an immortal aura. Without a doubt, his bones were now refined and incredibly strong, like treasured bones, emitting a dark golden glow, similar to the material of a magic weapon. "Dragon Bone!" Instantaneously, Zhou Sui gained a message from the Dragon Elephant Gu deep within his Sea of Consciousness. Apparently, his body had undergone a second evolution and he gained Dragon Bone. Now every single bone in his body was being refined into Dragon Bone. This triggered an unthinkable metamorphosis in his body. A terrifying aura of the dragon emanated from him, almost materialized. With a crack, the ground of the quiet room could not bear this pressure, and in a blink of an eye, it was shattered into cracks, like a spider web, spreading throughout the entire quiet room. Chapter 253 - 217: Ascension to Golden Core Body Cultivation, Ancient Power of Dragon Elephant_1 "Could this be the Dragon Might?" "This power seems similar to the Golden Core Law Domain." Zhou Sui was taken aback. He felt an intangible force emerging within him, as if it was innate, as natural as instinct. It emanated from his every bone, creating a power similar to a Law Domain. With just a thought, he could unleash it, creating terrifying might. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was somewhat similar to the Golden Core Law Domain of a Golden Core Master. However, it was clear that the Dragon Might he possessed was far more terrifying than any ordinary Golden Core Law Domain. It seemed capable of intimidating the soul. Merely by gently releasing it, he could stun his enemies into unconsciousness, and even cause substantial damage. Within several miles, all would be affected by the Dragon Might, suffering indiscriminate harm. "So that''s how it is, the so-called Golden Core Law Domain actually forms a domain-like power when the Divine Sense reaches a certain strength, controlling the natural spiritual energy around it." "With a thought of Divine Sense, one can control an entire Domain." "Any cultivator below the Golden Core level who is located within this Law Domain can''t draw upon even a thread of spiritual energy." "In this way, compared to other cultivators, Golden Core cultivators are practically divine beings." "This is a blow from a higher dimension." "Even a multitude of Foundation Establishment cultivators combined can''t defeat a Golden Core Master." "That''s why the Golden Core Masters are simply the lords of Immortal Mist Island, unmatched by anyone." "Of course, the case is different for third-stage Array Masters. If an Array Master can use the power of formations to form a Formation Domain, they can naturally compete with Golden Core Masters, and the power of the two domains would cancel each other out." Zhou Sui suddenly understood. Now he understood even more clearly what power a Golden Core Master holds. No wonder Golden Core Masters are so domineering. If it were a remote island, a Golden Core Master could have already founded a Sect that lasted hundreds of years. For secular dynasties, they were like land immortals, existences beyond imagination. "So it turns out, I am now comparable to a Golden Core Body Cultivator." "The Dragon Might in me is the power of the Law Domain that only a Golden Core Master can possess." At that moment, Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up with understanding. When his body underwent its second evolution, the bones in his body had transformed into dragon bones and his physical quality had risen more than tenfold. Now, he was comparable to a Body Cultivator in the early stage of Golden Core. Thus, it was only natural for a power like the Golden Core Law Domain to come about. Thud! The next second, Zhou Sui stood up and with a gentle punch, the air exploded, causing a sonic boom. An invisible Fist Intent attacked, solidifying into substance. Instantly, a large hole was blown through the wall of the quiet room, and the wind outside came rushing in. Even though the quiet room was laid out with a Prohibition Array, possessing powerful formation power, it was of no use. It simply couldn''t withstand this terrifying punch. This punch had exceeded the speed of sound. It was terrifying beyond belief. "My strength now surpasses one million kilograms." Zhou Sui flexed his fist, utterly astounded. Thinking of this, he grabbed a stone and gently squeezed it. To his surprise, he crushed the stone into powder with a simple pinch, as easily as if he were squeezing tofu. It was effortless. Clearly, the power in him now was too terrifying, exceeding one million kilograms. Every move, every action, contained immense might. Even the gentlest punch could disintegrate a person into a cloud of blood, reducing them to smoke and ashes. "I easily surpassed the speed of sound." Zhou Sui disappeared from the quiet room in a flash, appearing on the open ground outside. He then lightly leaped up. Immediately, his entire body soared into the sky, reaching a height of hundreds of meters. Moreover, he arrived in an instant, moving so fast that the naked eye couldn''t detect him. Now, even by merely using his physical speed, he had reached the speed of sound. In other words, he was now a humanoid monster. One should know that it''s not easy to exceed the speed of sound using physical speed. If the body''s strength isn''t enough, it could tear apart, causing the internal organs to explode and result in death. Therefore, his current body effortlessly withstood the speed of sound. It was overwhelmingly powerful. He didn''t need to worry about his body getting damaged. "The first evolution gave birth to elephant skin." "Now my body''s skin has been further enhanced, comparable to the top-grade spirit instrument." "If the evolution continues, it will be comparable to a low-grade magical treasure." "By then, just relying on the defense of the body''s skin alone can withstand attacks by a Golden Core cultivator." "The second evolution produced dragon bones, which drastically increased my strength and significantly improved my physical quality." "It can be said that this is a full-range enhancement, with skyrocketing combat power, comparable to a Golden Core Body Cultivator." "It is rumored that some ancient monster beasts of the Foundation Establishment Realm can fight against Golden Core cultivators." "I am no weaker now, even stronger than those ancient monster beasts." "This is the real challenge beyond my level." With a thud, Zhou Sui fell from the sky, landing on the ground and creating a huge crater. Rocks splattered everywhere, however, his body remained unharmed. He clenched his fists, feeling an unprecedented force brewing within his body. His vital blood energy was boiling like a raging inferno, burning fiercely. Ordinary spirits, if they approached his body, would likely be reduced to ashes in an instant by his vigorous vital energy. Chapter 254 - 217: Ascension to Golden Core Body Cultivation, Ancient Power of Dragon Elephant_2 His current combat power was so formidable that it was alarming. Even cultivators in the early stage of the Golden Core would be obliterated with one punch from him, reducing them to dust. You could say that he now resembled an incarnation of an ancient demon beast, uncompromisingly fierce and aggressive. He yearned to go challenge a Golden Core Master immediately, just to test the extent of his current abilities. However, Zhou Sui was able to restrain himself. Because he knew this was definitely a urge caused by the Dragon Elephant Bloodline within him. With the increasing dominance of Dragon Elephant Bloodline, he was becoming more and more violent and reckless. To be honest, as Zhou Sui''s body continued to strengthen, he began to understand why the ancient Dragon Elephants in the legends were so violent, unabashed, and warring against heaven and earth. In fact, any creature, upon mastering unrivaled power and divine abilities, along with an indestructible physique, would possess a character like that of the ancient Dragon Elephant. If problems could be solved with brute force, why bother using the brain? Wasn''t that a pure waste of time?! "Stay low-profile." "I''m just comparable to Body Cultivators at the Golden Core stage, not to the Nascent Soul Ancestor." "There are countless powerful beings in this sea region. It''s not the time to show off." "Otherwise, if a random Nascent Soul Ancestor showed up, they could beat you to death." Zhou Sui took a deep breath and suppressed the blood and qi in his body. This temporarily calmed the excitement within him. Otherwise, he might just fly out and pick a fight with someone. "Let''s check my updated body data first." With this thought, Zhou Sui activated his mental monitor and brought up his data panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Mid-Foundation Establishment Stage (70% progressed), Lifespan: 45 (Out of 3000) years] [Aptitude: Fifth-grade spiritual root (20%)] [Swordsmanship: Third Class, High Grade (99%)] [Rune: Mid-Class of Second Stage (50%)] [Seventh-Order formation: Third Class, High Grade (99%)] [Alchemist: Third stage (1%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Great Achievement (20%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (20%)] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart Eye Perception, Heart Eye Linguistics (70%)] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster (99%), Wind Blade Art: Proficient, Golden Light skill: Proficient, Ice Frost skill: Proficient, Spring Wind Rain skill: Proficient, Lightning Summoning skill: Proficient...] [Obsession Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Clone Gu: Second Class, High Grade, Wine Bug: Second Class, High Grade, Gold Eating Bug: Second Class, High Grade, Book Worm: Second Class, High Grade, Dream Soul Gu: Second Class, High Grade, Dragon Elephant Gu: Second Class, High Grade, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Second Class, High Grade, Teleportation Insect: Second Class, High Grade, Array Heart Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Object-searching Gu: Second Class, High Grade.] "As expected, my lifespan has increased and has reached three thousand years." Zhou Sui was fully satisfied. He knew that once his body advanced into the Golden Core Realm, his lifespan must have risen considerably. But he didn''t expect it to increase by a whole thousand years, extending his lifespan to three thousand years. Honestly, this was an astonishing lifespan. Even for cultivators in the Divinity Transformation Realm, they probably only had a lifespan of roughly this length, right? Yet, he was merely at the Foundation Establishment Stage and had such an extensive lifespan. Perhaps only those legendary immortals could compare with him. "Wait, I''ve actually advanced to a third stage alchemist?!" "Could it be due to mastering the power of the Golden Core Law Domain that I''ve managed to advance to the third stage alchemist?" Zhou Sui touched his chin. Truthfully, over these five years, he had been studying alchemy to raise his Alchemist Cultivation to the third stage. Unfortunately, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn''t succeed. Even though his theoretical knowledge had reached the third stage, he had been unable to become a third stage alchemist. It seemed that he was always separated from becoming a third stage Alchemist by an insurmountable chasm. But now, once his body reached par with Body Cultivators of the Golden Core Stage, it finally facilitated the elevation of his Alchemist Cultivation to the third stage. "I see, the difference between the third stage Alchemist and the second stage Alchemist lies in the power of Law Domain." At this moment, Zhou Sui''s eyes twinkled with sharpness, and an enlightened look appeared on his face. If the difference between first stage and second stage Alchemists was the power of Divine Sense, and one couldn''t become a second stage Alchemist without mastering Divine Sense... Then, a third stage Alchemist must comprehend the power of Law Domain. Without understanding the power of the Law Domain, it was absolutely impossible to become a third stage Alchemist. The reason why becoming a third stage Alchemist was so difficult... ...was because the production of third stage pills required the utilization of Law Domain power. By using the Law Domain power to control each spiritual medicine, it would be like forming a boundary to envelop the spiritual medicine, preventing the medicinal power from evaporating. If the potency of the herbs evaporates in the Pill Cauldron, it would result in the failure of pill refinement. Of course, the herbs that could become third-grade pills are extremely valuable. If they are refined, the potency is likely to disappear easily. Without the restraint of the law domain power, the potency of the herbs would vanish in the blink of an eye. Hence, the power of the law domain is extremely crucial. Without this force, the creation of a third-grade pill is undeniably impossible. "No wonder it is mentioned in the inheritance that if one does not become a Golden Core Master, it is almost impossible to become a third-grade alchemist." "So, this is the reason." Zhou Sui touched his chin, having been puzzled over this matter before. Now that he has mastered the power of the law domain, he finally understood this aspect. Say, during the Qi Cultivation stage, if a cultivator has peculiar talents, he might possess divine sense ahead of time and advance to become a second-grade alchemist. But after reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm, it is generally impossible to possess the power of the Golden Core Law Domain ahead of time. Hence, for Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators to become third-grade alchemists is tantamount to a pipe dream. The issue is among the Golden Core Masters, there are very few who possess genuine alchemist talent. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For those endowed with the talent of alchemy, becoming a Golden Core Master is also extremely difficult. As a result, the number of third-grade alchemists in this sea area is incredibly scarce. It wouldn''t be accurate to say they can be counted on one''s fingers, but they are definitely quite rare. No matter which force one goes to, a third-grade alchemist can surely become a distinguished guest and hold a transcendent position. If he exposes his identity as a third-grade alchemist, he could probably secure a high position in the Wuji Alliance immediately. However, he simply does not lack cultivation resources at the moment, and naturally would not foolishly expose his trump card. Neither does he wish to refine pills exclusively for others, acting as a mere tool for alchemy. "The other abilities don''t seem to have changed much." Zhou Sui continued to observe the other data on the virtual panel. Although there was a slight increase compared to before, the improvement was not particularly significant. However, this is a very normal occurrence. He had prepared for this in his heart. After all, it was just five years, and expecting substantial progress was unrealistic. The later the stage, the slower each of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation progresses. If he doesn''t spend time practicing diligently, it is impossible to achieve progress. In fact, there might even be a risk of backlash. "Master." At this moment, Mu Ziyi blinked and appeared by Zhou Sui''s side. After years of cultivation, she had finally stepped into the intermediate stage of the Foundation Realm. Ji Bingyu and Xia Jingyan had achieved the same too. As they were not lacking in cultivation resources and had the assistance of dual cultivation, their cultivation naturally progressed at a rapid pace. Although their speed of cultivation couldn''t compare to his, compared to other cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Realm, they were already remarkably fast. Their cultivation speed was no less than cultivators who possessed an upper-grade spiritual root. "Oh, what''s the matter?" asked Zhou Sui curiously. He knew that Mu Ziyi had recently become the master of Array Peak and had been busy with Sect matters. His other wives also shared similar circumstances. Ji Bingyu had become the master of the Sword Peak of the Immortal Mist Sect, and Xia Jingyan had become the master of Array Peak. Since they were also cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Realm with sufficient cultivation, they qualified. With the help of the Book Worm, their mastery of theoretical knowledge reached perfection. Naturally, they surpassed other Foundation Establishment Elders of the Immortal Mist Sect and became the persons in power. "The sect has recently acquired three second-grade Demon Cores." "We need you to help refine them into Foundation Pills." Mu Ziyi stated her purpose. In these five years, Zhou Sui had also become the strongest alchemist in the Immortal Mist Sect. Even the various alchemists of the Pill Medicine Peak couldn''t be compared to him. After all, his Five Elements Alchemy Technique had reached the grandmaster realm. The success rate of refining Foundation Pills was a hundred percent. So when a second-grade Demon Core was acquired, it would be handed to Zhou Sui for refining into a Foundation Pill. Of course, this wasn''t much of a bother for Zhou Sui. At best, it just took a bit of his time. Furthermore, he could use this opportunity to improve his alchemist cultivation and gain some alchemy experience. He had much to gain from this. Chapter 255 - 218: The Mystery of the Golden Core Law Domain, Third-Stage Pill Master_1 "So many Second Stage Demon Cores can be found, it seems that this sea territory has a lot of them." Zhou Sui raised an eyebrow. Although the Golden Jade Lingzhi in this sea territory is very rare, the Endless Sea is filled with so many more beasts than Immortal Mist Island could ever have. This results in a large number of Second Stage monsters. Hence, from time to time, someone is successful in hunting a Second Stage monster and collecting a Second Stage Demon Core. Basically, finding a Foundation Pill in this sea territory is much easier than on Immortal Mist Island. As long as you have enough Spirit Stones, you can buy a Foundation Pill. This has led to the birth of a large number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators within this sea territory. "Indeed, a lot." "Over the past few years, we''ve bought a considerable number of Second Stage Demon Cores." "And fortunately, with your help, we''ve managed to produce a large number of premium Foundation Pills." "Not only has it given our Immortal Mist Sect a group of Foundation Establishment Cultivators." "But it has also made the name of Immortal Mist City renowned in this region." Mu Ziyi expressed emotionally. Initially, not many Cultivators took note when the three major Sects established Immortal Mist City. After all, this sea territory is so vast, and there are many trading cities built. There was no need for them to visit a newly established city like Immortal Mist City. However, Immortal Mist City occasionally auctions off high-quality Foundation Pills. This immediately attracts many Loose Cultivators and Foundation Establishment Cultivators. After all, the gap between a regular Foundation Pill and a high-quality Foundation Pill is too huge. One can only increase the probability of reaching Foundation Establishment by 30%, while the other can increase it by 50%. For some older Qi Cultivation Stage Cultivators, a high-quality Foundation Pill means they can certainly establish their Foundation. A regular Foundation Pill only gives them hope of achieving Foundation Establishment. Any Cultivator desiring Foundation Establishment would want to buy a high-quality Foundation Pill, as who wouldn''t want to have a 100% success rate? A failure would severely damage their vital energy. Everyone wants to succeed in one attempt. However, even a Second Stage top-tier Alchemist would not dare to claim that they could definitely produce a high-quality Foundation Pill. Luck is still involved. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unlike Zhou Sui, now in the Grandmaster Realm of the Five Elements Alchemy Technique, he can perfectly produce high-quality Foundation Pills. Each time he conducts Alchemy, he produces high-quality Foundation Pills. It''s because of this that due to the attraction of high-quality Foundation Pills, many Loose Cultivators and family Cultivators are swarming here. This has resulted in the reputation of Immortal Mist City spreading to the sea territories around. Many Cultivation materials are also gathered in Immortal Mist City. Many Loose Cultivators also start residing in this Cultivator city, making the city become more and more prosperous. "It''s good if it''s useful." "Let''s go. It''s a good time to test my current Alchemist skills." Zhou Sui nodded. He just rose to the realm of the lower tier Third Stage Alchemist, and he wants to see what it''s like to perform Alchemy as a Third Stage Alchemist. Whoosh! With this thought, Zhou Sui embraced Mu Ziyi''s slender waist and used the Teleportation Insect. He instantly brought Mu Ziyi to Pill Medicine Peak, where Ma Qianjun is still the Peak Master. He''s considered a veteran of the Immortal Mist Sect, following all the way from Immortal Mist Island to Water Star Island. He''s loyal and devoted to his duty and has made great contributions. "Elder Zhou is here." At this moment, many disciples on Pill Medicine Peak noticed Zhou Sui''s arrival. All of them looked delighted because Zhou Sui is already the top Alchemist of the Immortal Mist Sect. His Alchemy skills even surpass those of the Peak Master Ma Qianjun of Pill Medicine Peak. Each time Zhou Sui practices Alchemy, it attracts many Pill Medicine Peak disciples to watch. Being able to observe such high-level Alchemy gives great benefits to each Alchemist. "Fantastic." "With Elder Zhou taking action, the success of this batch of Foundation Pills will definitely be secured." "Isn''t that right? Elder Zhou has had a success rate of 100% in the previous several attempts, and moreover, every pill was a high-quality Foundation Pill. His Alchemy skills are incredibly high." "It''s pretty normal. I heard that one of Elder Zhou''s Dao companions is the Sect Leader of the Danding Faction, Shen Biqian, who is a Third Stage Alchemist. He must have gained many Alchemy experiences from her." "Even though having a good teacher helps, it''s ultimately due to Elder Zhou''s high talent. Being an Alchemist isn''t just about having a great teacher; without talent, it would still be impossible to go too far." "Indeed. Even with good teachers guiding us, it''s highly unlikely that we can achieve the same level as Elder Zhou." All the Alchemists admire Zhou Sui tremendously. After all, no one understands the difficulty of Alchemy better than they do. Yet, for this man before their eyes, it seems as easy as eating and drinking. Such Alchemy talent truly leaves people amazed. "Elder Zhou, the auxiliary Spiritual Medicines for the Foundation Pills are ready." "Should we start the Alchemy now?" Ma Qianjun, the Peak Master of Pill Medicine Peak, also ran over eagerly, full of obsequiousness. "Yes, let''s start." Zhou Sui nodded and immediately came to the front of the Pill Furnace. This is the Immortal Mist Sect''s Pill Furnace. It''s a top-grade Spiritual Artifact, extremely precious. It''s countless times better than the Pill Furnace he previously bought. Without paying attention to the Cultivators around him, Zhou Sui immediately took action. With his hands forming seals, he launched the Five Elements Alchemy Technique. Rumble~~~ In an instant, the Spiritual Medicines were instantly refined by the power of the Five Elements. Even the Second Stage Demon Cores were the same. All impurities were expelled, leaving only the essence of the crystals. For Zhou Sui, who has reached the Grandmaster Level in the Five Elements Alchemy Technique, this step is simply a breeze. You could say he has reached a highly detailed level. Chapter 256 - 218: The Mystery of the Golden Core Law Domain, Third-Stage Pill Master_2 No matter how difficult it was to peel off the impurities from the Spiritual Medicine, he effortlessly managed to do it. "Golden Core Law Domain!" At this very moment, a thought flashed through Zhou Sui''s mind, prompting him to immediately activate the force of his Golden Core Law Domain. An invisible force of Divine Sense constructed a transparent barrier, like a clear balloon enclosing these Spiritual Liquids, preventing their medicinal power from dissipating. "So that''s it; the power of the Law Domain is truly mystical." Zhou Sui was filled with elation. Apparently, the function of the Golden Core Law Domain was not merely for battle or to show off, it also provided a quality enhancement for the Hundred Arts of Cultivation. This was an indispensable technique for a Third-Stage Pill Master. Once the Spiritual Liquids were enveloped by the power of the Law Domain, their medicinal power could be perfectly preserved. No matter how they were refined, it wouldn''t lessen the medicinal power of any Spiritual Medicine. Thus, a Third Stage Pill Master could easily produce numerous pills and also high-grade, perfect pills. This was not something a Second-Stage Pill Master could compare with. The disparities in their levels were too vast. Boom~~ Operated by Zhou Sui, the Spiritual Liquids gradually merged into one, refined by the force of the Five Elements. It was unclear how much time had elapsed, but the numerous Spiritual Liquids had condensed together. Boom! The entire Pill Furnace slightly trembled, enveloped in a rosy light. The intense scent of pills permeated the Alchemy Room. All Cultivators could smell this fragrant aroma, which opened up their minds and stirred their hearts. "We made it, the Foundation Pills are finally ready." "Each one is plump and perfectly round, without any impurities. These are undoubtedly high-grade Foundation Pills." "Wait, why are there six high-grade Foundation Pills? Weren''t there only supposed to be three?" The numerous Pill Masters gasped in astonishment, their eyes wide open in disbelief. They were shocked to see six high-grade Foundation Pills inside the Pill Furnace. Compared to the previous batch, there was double the quantity. "Six high-grade Foundation Pills?" "It was rumored that a Third-Stage Pill Master could perfectly control the medicinal power of every fragment of Spiritual Medicine." "Hence, the number of pills produced would be more than that by other Pill Masters." "Could it be that Elder Zhou has already become a Third-Stage Pill Master?" "No, it''s impossible. This is too absurd. Only a Golden Core Master can become a Third-Stage Pill Master." "That is a law. Even though Elder Zhou is gifted, he is just at the Foundation Establishment Realm now." "It is simply impossible for him to be a Third-Stage Pill Master." Ma Qianjun, the Peak Master of Pill Medicine Peak, had his pupils constrict as he took in a deep breath, looking at Zhou Sui with a stunned expression. For a while, he was lost for words. "Correct." Zhou Sui cracked a small smile. Seeing six pills that came out, he felt incredibly content. Earlier, he had merely given it a small try, successfully using the power of the Law Domain for alchemy. Before acquiring the power of the Law Domain, when he was refining pills, he would always waste more than half of the medicinal power. Therefore, no matter how well he removed the impurities from the Spiritual Medicine, he could only produce three pills. But things were different now. By using the power of the Law Domain, forming a barrier, sealing each portion of Spiritual Liquid, he was able to contain all of its medicinal power, therein preserving almost one-hundred percent of it. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As a result, the refined pills naturally surpassed the previous amount by more than half. Because of this, it was extremely easy for a Third Stage Pill Master to make money. Even if they used the same kind of Spiritual Medicine, they could produce more pills, earning twice as much money. This was something a Second Stage Pill Master could not compare with. Several hours passed. The remaining two Second Stage Demon Cores were all refined by Zhou Sui into twelve high-grade Foundation Pills. In total, there are eighteen pills. Every high-grade Foundation Pill in this oceanic area was priced at over one hundred thousand Lower Grade Spiritual Stones. Therefore, after deducting the costs, the net profit was slightly over one million lower-grade Spirit Stones. This was the efficiency with which a Pill Master earned money. Without having to risk one''s life outside, you just needed to refine pills at home to earn countless Spirit Stones. Top talents are extremely popular in any world. ...¡­ Night time. Water Spirit Island, Immortal Mist Peak Palace. Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, Leng Yuexi, and Shen Biqian, along with Zhou Sui, were gathered together for a meal. The table was laden with a variety of delicious dishes, the aroma wafting in the air was mouth-watering. "Darling, I heard that you''ve produced eighteen high-grade Foundation Pills in your recent refining process?" "And you only used three Foundation Pills'' worth of Spiritual Medicine?" "Don''t tell me Darling has become a Third Stage Pill Master?" Shen Biqian curiously asked, her big bright eyes fixed on Zhou Sui. Being a Third-Stage, High-Grade Pill Master, she naturally knew very well the capability of a Third-Stage Pill Master. Generally, it was considered pretty good if a Second-Stage Pill Master could produce three Foundation Pills. But now, her husband was able to produce six pills. This was obviously the capability of a Third-Stage Pill Master. "Yes, I''ve indeed become a Third-Stage Pill Master." Zhou Sui replied with a small smile, not hiding anything. If it were anyone else, he would naturally not want to reveal any of his secrets. However, since they were his wives, he saw no problem in sharing such details. There was nothing to worry about if his wives learned about it. "Darling is indeed marvelous." "I have never heard of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator becoming a Third-Stage Pill Master." "I guess Darling is the first-ever Foundation Establishment Realm Third-Stage Pill Master in the history of Immortal Mist Island." With Shen Biqian''s eyes sparkling as she looked at Zhou Sui, her face was full of admiration and allure. If it weren''t for the fact that they were still dining, she probably would have leapt onto him. Chapter 257 - 218: The Mystery of the Golden Core Law Domain, Third-Stage Pill Master_3 The man of their family is indeed an unimaginable genius. "Ahem, just a small effort." "What has been the situation in Immortal Mist City recently? I hope no major problems arose." Zhou Sui waved his hand to change the subject, he wanted to know the current state of Immortal Mist City. After all, it also concerned the future of the three major sects. "Thanks to your grace, fine Foundation Pills often appear in auctions." "This has attracted a lot of loose cultivators and family cultivators to trade in Immortal Mist City." "The number of visiting cultivators residing in Immortal Mist Sect has now exceeded one hundred thousand." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We can easily say that just the taxes alone fetch us a large amount of Spirit Stones each day." "Indeed, establishing a trading city is a far more profitable affair." "If we rely solely on pills, Spirit Talismans, magic artifacts, and such, it would utterly fall short of supporting the cultivators of the three great sects." Leng Yuexi says with a sigh. After becoming the Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect, she increasingly realized how difficult it was to develop a sect. If they stayed on Immortal Mist Island, there weren''t many enemies around, so they wouldn''t need to worry so much. But after coming to the Wuji Alliance''s territory, there were Golden Core forces everywhere, requiring constant negotiation and interaction. Almost everywhere they faced obstruction, making development far more difficult. "The Immortal Mist Sect is growing so rapidly, I hope this doesn''t invite any trouble." Zhou Sui knitted his brows. Frankly speaking, the rapid development of Immortal Mist City may not be a good thing. After all, there''s only so much of the pie in this sea territory. If Immortal Mist City seizes a part of it, then the other forces would get a smaller piece of the pie. This would inevitably lead to conflict and draw the hostility of other Golden Core forces. But this situation is unavoidable. Would they simply stop growing and yield their benefits just to avoid making enemies with other forces? That would be impossible. In the cultivation world, strife is necessary. Striving for peace through struggles, this is the best approach. Even though he is a man of Gou Dao, it doesn''t mean he will willingly swallow any humiliation. "Indeed, there has been some trouble." "For instance, the Yu family, the overlord of this region." "Due to our rapid growth in Immortal Mist City, the number of loose cultivators visiting the Yu Family''s Island has significantly reduced." "In essence, we''ve indirectly seized part of the Yu family''s interests." "They have expressed their dissatisfaction." "They even intend to limit our sale of fine Foundation Pills, arguing that we shouldn''t auction so many Foundation Pills." "Other Golden Core families also more or less share the same view." "However, due to the fact that three major sects have joined hands, these Golden Core families dare not explicitly fall out with us." Leng Yuexi states in a deep voice. Recently, the Immortal Mist Sect, along with the Danding faction and the Qingmu sect, have indeed been under pressure from other Golden Core families. After all, all three are foreign forces. They can''t compete with the centuries-old connections these Golden Core families have. If they band together to exert pressure, things might take a turn for the worse. The three major sects might take a severe hit. "They want to limit our sales of fine Foundation Pills?" "How shameless of them." "This is fair business competition. If they are capable, they should make their own fine Foundation Pills." Mu Ziyi says derisively. "The Yu family probably lacks the means." "Despite having five Golden Core Masters in their family, they don''t even have a single Third Stage Pill Master." "They can''t even afford to employ a Third Stage Pill Master." "At most, they only have Second Stage Pill Masters." "So, they can''t possibly produce a fine Foundation Pill in every batch, like you can." "Therefore, they naturally can''t compete with us." Xia Jingyan says with a small smile. Third Stage Pill Masters aren''t something Golden Core families can afford to employ. They are usually recruited by Nascent Soul forces. "In that case, we need to watch out for their desperate moves." Zhou Sui squints his eyes. Clearly, Golden Core families that can survive in the cultivation world are by no means benevolent beings. If they can''t win in business wars, they will definitely strike brutally and covertly. They might even resort to physical annihilation. That''s the simplest method in the cultivation world. Conflicts are pervasive in these sea territories, far more intense than on Immortal Mist Island. "Don''t worry, my love." "I have instructed the disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect to be cautious and avoid being ambushed by the cultivators of the Yu family." Leng Yuexi nods, she also firmly believes they need to be cautious of these Golden Core families'' attacks to prevent them from becoming desperate. "I am not worried about the disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect, but about all of you." "If anything were to happen to any of you, it would be an irreparable loss." "Without you all, even if I attain eternal life, it wouldn''t mean a thing." Zhou Sui looks lovingly at his companions like Leng Yuexi and says these heartfelt words nonchalantly. It can be said that this has become his instinct now. "My Love." Upon hearing these words, everyone including Leng Yuexi, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and Shen Biqian, feel deeply moved. Even if they hear such romantic words countless times, they never get tired of them. "That''s it, I am proficient in the art of cloning." "I will leave a clone by your side." "If anything unexpected happens, this clone will act to get you all to safety." After considering for a while, Zhou Sui decides to leave one of his clones beside his companions. After all, his Clone Gu has advanced to the high-quality second stage and can generate up to seventy-two clones. Chapter 258 - 218: The Mystery of the Golden Core Law Domain, Third-Stage Pill Master_4 Each of the clones inherited half of his original combat power. Given his current physical condition, which is comparable to the body cultivation of a Golden Core, even only having half of his combat power should be enough to compete with an early stage Golden Core cultivator. This power should be capable of dealing with many threats. Moreover, each clone can perform the Phantasma Transformation skill, turning into a piece of string, which can be wrapped around their hair. It is very convenient to carry in this form. "Thank you, dear." Ji Bingyu and the others sweetly said. They knew that the combat power of their dear''s avatar skill was formidable, far exceeding the norm. If there is a clone around at the time of crisis, it can act as an ace up their sleeve. Although they usually don''t leave the Immortal Mist Sect. But who knows if there might be exceptions? If they have this secret weapon, they will naturally feel a lot safer. "It''s getting late, let''s take a bath." Zhou Sui said with a smile. Hearing this, all the ladies blushed, knowing exactly what this mischievous man intended. But being established wife and husband, they were not as shy as before about these matters. Each of them displayed their proud figures, and gracefully walked towards the hot springs of Immortal Mist Peak. They were all enjoying a moment of intimacy. Soon, the hot spring was filled with joyful noises. ... Meanwhile, at Yu Family''s Island. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many Golden Core cultivators were gathering in a mansion. Not only were there Golden Core Masters from the Yu family, but also those from the Dai family, the Song family and other Golden Core Masters were congregating there. It could be said that many Golden Core Masters from Golden Core families nearby the Tri-Star Island Group had attended this meeting. "I believe you all should know why I invited you here." "That is to invite you all to come together, to discuss how to resist the threat of Immortal Mist City." The speaker was the head of the Yu family, Yu Ming, an early stage Golden Core cultivator. He was emanating powerful dignity, which enveloped the surroundings. "Immortal Mist City? You mean the newly rising trade city?" "I heard that they auction off a large amount of superior Foundation Pills every year, attracting many Loose Cultivators over there." "Even some family cultivators also choose to go." "In just five years, the population of Immortal Mist City has exceeded one hundred thousand, taking a lot of our business." The speaker was Dai Pengfei, an early stage Golden Core cultivator from the Dai family. His face was also very dignified. "I believe everyone is aware that the sea area is only this large." "If all the loose cultivators go to Immortal Mist City, there will be no room left for us." "Just in five years, they have attracted a hundred thousand cultivators to live there." "What about in ten years, or twenty years? Will there be a million cultivators living there?" "By then, there will be nobody trading in our cities, and they will inevitably become desolate." "We will all starve." Yu Ming, the head of the Yu family, said through gritted teeth, evidently very angry. Five years ago, he also knew that the Tri-Star Island Group would welcome three big Golden Core Sects. But he didn''t take these three foreign sects seriously at all. They were just newcomers, far incomparable to their Golden Core families that had been established for hundreds of years. Who could have possibly predicted that these three sects would jointly create an Immortal Mist City, offering a large amount of superior Foundation Pills, attracting countless cultivators to trade there, creating a siphon effect? In the past five years, Yu Family''s Island has lost its former glory. A large number of cultivators had gone to live in Immortal Mist City. Because the commodities in Immortal Mist City were of good quality and relatively cheap, and they also supplied superior Foundation Pills. Anyone who is ambitious about their cultivation path would know how to choose. Those loose cultivators are very realistic, they will follow whoever can provide offers. "Immortal Mist City has indeed gone too far." "Arriving in these seas, they didn''t even come to pay homage to us." "They want to monopolize such huge profits, isn''t this akin to demanding our lives?" "If they don''t want to give us a way to survive, we don''t need to give them face either." The many Golden Core Masters nodded in agreement. They are all members of families that have been acquainted for hundreds of years, and they stick together through thick and thin. Immortal Mist City is nothing but a foreign force. They naturally unite against outside forces. "Exactly, it seems we have reached the same conclusion." "Originally, I had sent them a final ultimatum, forbidding them from selling superior Foundation Pills." "Without superior Foundation Pills, Immortal Mist City wouldn''t be so attractive." "Who would have thought that they ignored the courtesy and didn''t give me face." "In that case, there''s no need to talk to Immortal Mist City anymore." "We Golden Core families should unite and collectively impose sanctions on Immortal Mist City." Yu Ming, the head of the Yu family, said murderously. His true intentions were finally fully revealed. Summoning so many Golden Core Masters here, he was trying to use the power of many Golden Core families to impose sanctions on Immortal Mist City. In doing so, they would leave Immortal Mist City with no way to survive. "I wonder what Daoist Yu has in mind?" "Do you want to attack Immortal Mist City?" A Golden Core Master asked, wanting to know the Yu family''s next plan. "Yes, of course I want to attack Immortal Mist City." "I want to test the capabilities of Immortal Mist City." "If they can resist, it means they are qualified to survive in this sea area." "If they can''t resist, we can swallow Immortal Mist City and exterminate the three great sects." Yu Ming, the head of the Yu family, said, standing with his hands behind him, his eyes shining with a glint of coldness. Chapter 411 - 267: Advancing to the Late Golden Core, Great Increase in Cultivation_3 The benefits they received were in no way inferior to Zhou Sui''s. Their bodies were filled with the immense power of Golden Core Cultivation. An extremely pure Pure Yang energy seeped deep into their bodies. This made their Mana undergo a thorough refinement. Originally, in order to rapidly increase their Mana, they had consumed a large number of pills, which resulted in a lot of unprocessed toxins their bodies. This was an unavoidable consequence that every Golden Core Cultivator had to face. But now, after obtaining the immense Pure Yang energy from Zhou Sui, their Mana was purified, and many impurities were expelled from their bodies. Such an effect was as beneficial as obtaining a Nascent Soul Spiritual Medicine. They felt as though they were drawing ever closer to reaching the Nascent Soul stage. This cultivation session alone has already increased their probability of achieving Nascent Soul by at least 10%, an incredible rate of advancement. Countless Golden Core Cultivators have depleted their wealth in order to increase their chances of reaching the Nascent Soul stage. Now, just by one meditation session, they achieved such astonishing results. It was an unexpected delight. Moreover, the benefits did not stop there. A mysterious energy seemed to have spread throughout their bodies, further refining their very cells. As a result, their bodies had become much stronger, and their overall physical conditions had notably improved. "Are you awake?" At this time Zhou Sui noticed that Chuntao and others had already woken from their deep sleep. Looking at these four beauties, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction welling up in his heart. Even though they were not as beautiful as Ji Bingyu and the others, what made them special was the fact they were quadruplet sisters. Having four such beauties was simply unbelievable. "Young Master Zhou." The faces of Chuntao and the others blushed, they were almost at a loss for words. "You still call me Young Master Zhou?" "Since we have already performed the ceremonies of Zhou, there should be no distinction between us." "From now on, you are my dao companions, not servant girls." Zhou Sui bluntly said. What?! Upon hearing this, Chuntao and the others were overjoyed. Originally, according to their status, they only expected to become his servant girls. The thought of becoming wives or concubines was a foolish dream. They did not expect Zhou Sui to give them such an identity. Each of them gazed at Zhou Sui with deep affection and their love for him grew even stronger. "Young Master Zhou, our status is so humble¡­" Chuntao still abashed and hesitant, said. After all, they had always been just servant girls. Even if they had now become Golden Core Cultivators, it was due to the grace of the Island Master. If it hadn''t been for the Island Master, they would have died ages ago. "That''s great." "Because my status is quite humble too." "Just a Loose Cultivator. Both my parents were Qi Cultivators and led short lives." "It''s just that various opportunities happened to coincide, which led me to ascend to Golden Core." "That means we''re a perfect match, doesn''t it?" Zhou Sui spoke affectionately, with a gentle tone. What?! Upon hearing this, Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao felt a surge of warmth in their hearts. This man was simply breaking all the rules: he was not just handsome, but he was also so tender. No wonder so many wives and concubines insisted on marrying him. He was just too adept at sweet talk. An hour later. Zhou Sui and the four servant girls, Chuntao, emerged from the meditation chamber. By this time, Leng Yuexi and the others had apparently been waiting a long time. "Congratulations, Master. You''ve finally advanced to the Late Golden Core stage." Upon sensing the aura around Zhou Sui, Leng Yuexi immediately spoke with joy. "Oh, did you all already know about the actions of Chuntao and the others?" Zhou Sui blinked his eyes. It seemed like his dao companions were well aware of what had been going on. "Of course we knew already." "Sister Chuntao and the others wanted to use their Yin Force to help you break through to the Late Golden Core stage." "This is a great thing for you. How could we have possibly refused?" "So we created an opportunity for you to cultivate with them." "Looking at it now, the results are indeed remarkable." Shen Biqian said matter-of-factly. Not only did they not oppose it, they actually supported it. Because this would help Zhou Sui breakthrough to the Late Golden Core stage, which was a huge opportunity. It was simply impossible to refuse. Countless Golden Core Cultivators have consumed a great deal of effort to break through to the Late Golden Core Stage. Now there was such an opportunity for breakthrough, it was not possible to willingly forsake it. They should not forsake it. "This!" Although Zhou Sui had spent nearly a hundred years in this world, he was still a bit unaccustomed to the world values and culture. Apparently, in this world, cultivation was the most significant aspect. The pursuit of a higher realm, more longevity, was an absolute priority. Anything done in service of that was considered perfectly reasonable. This was the mindset of Cultivators who had chosen the path of cultivation. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, from the beginning, the values of these eternal cultivators differed greatly from ordinary people. It was just giving up some of their Yin Force. It wasn''t such a difficult decision. "Once you''ve advanced to the Late Golden Core phase, I''m afraid it won''t be long before you can try cultivating a Nascent Soul." "You may even achieve your Nascent Soul faster than me." Leng Yuexi spoke somewhat helplessly. Her cultivation stage was still at the mid-Golden Core stage and it would be impossible for her to break through in a short amount of time. You must know that when she first met her husband, she was in the latter stages of Foundation Establishment while he was just at the Qi Cultivation Stage, there was quite a gap in their cultivation. Chapter 412 - 267: Advancing to the Late Golden Core, Great Increase in Cultivation_4 But now, barely a few decades had passed, and her husband Zhou Sui had surpassed her, becoming a late Golden Core cultivator. His pace of cultivation progression was just too fast. One could only say that her husband truly was an extraordinary genius. "Yes, if Zhou Sui succeeded in forming his Nascent Soul, that would mean our Tri-Star Island Group truly is as unshakeable as a mountain." "Even if Nascent Souls of Heisha Palace or even the Sea Clan launch an all-powerful attack, they won''t be able to do anything to us." Lin Yazhu lamented. Truth be told, that was a significant reason she hoped her husband would quickly improve his cultivation. Owing to the appearance of the Divinity Transformation legacy, this sea area was destined to become increasingly dangerous and filled with ever more Nascent Souls. While she fortified this place with herself and the fourth-stage formation, regular Nascent Souls didn''t dare to invade it. But if her husband Zhou Sui advanced to the Nascent Soul realm, that would truly solidify our position. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, she was well aware of her strengths and weaknesses. Even if she advanced to the early-stage Nascent Soul, there wouldn''t be much of a difference from the regular Nascent Souls, maybe she would be a bit more powerful. But if her husband Zhou Sui, truly advanced to Nascent Soul, that would be enough to sweep away all enemies. He would be unmatched by regular Nascent Soul cultivators. Therefore, whenever there was a chance, she naturally had to help her husband break through as quickly as possible. Moreover, these four Golden Core women cultivators, wanting to repay their gratitude, volunteered. Even more reason not to refuse. "Yes, and with Chuntao and the others joining our Immortal Mist City." "The power of our Immortal Mist City will greatly increase." "When other cultivators see our strength, they would dare not act rashly." "Our position in the Tri-Star Island Group will also be further cemented." Ji Bingyu nodded in agreement. She felt that previously, people like Chuntao were not truly part of Immortal Mist City. It''s only after they become Zhou Sui''s wives that they can be counted as true family and everyone would trust them. Without a doubt, this was a great opportunity for them to officially join the Immortal Mist City. From a certain perspective, this could be considered a case of killing two birds with one stone. "Alright." Zhou Sui blinked his eyes. What else could he say? After all, if his Dao consort agreed with Chuntao and the others, then he could only accept it untroubled. For him, the advantages were numerous. He could only say that his Dao companion was really understanding. ...... A few days later. What transpired in the Tri-Star Island Group spread across the Wuji Alliance like a hurricane. Immediately, it became known to many Nascent Soul elders in the Wuji Alliance and caused great commotion. "What did you say?" "A Nascent Soul woman cultivator was born in the Tri-Star Island Group?" "And she even killed two Nascent Soul cultivators from Heisha Palace?!" Hearing these words, Daoist Unlimited, the Alliance Hierarch of Wuji Alliance was taken aback. He was originally plotting to eliminate the Sea Clan and had not expected such a major incident to occur. "Yes, this is the information sent back from the Tri-Star Island Group." "The people who died were Fei Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor, and their corpses were ground to dust." "The cultivator who advanced to Nascent Soul is Lin Yazhu, the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect who joined our Wuji Alliance a few decades ago." "She herself is a late Golden Core cultivator." "After these years, she might have encountered many opportunities, and as a result, has naturally advanced to Nascent Soul." A Golden Core manager quickly relayed the information he had. After all, word of this situation had already spread amongst everyone in the Tri-Star Island Group. "How is that possible?" "Not only does advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm require a Nascent Soul Pill, it also requires a Nascent Soul spiritual material, and a fourth stage Spirit Vein." "If she stayed in the Tri-Star Island Group, how could there possibly be a fourth stage Spirit Vein?" A Nascent Soul elder expressed his disbelief. This situation felt too sudden for him. "Well, it is said that the Tri-Star Island Group, contained a fourth stage Spirit Vein and a fourth stage formation." "Relying on that fourth stage formation, that Sect Master of Qingmu Sect was able to kill Fei Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor." The Golden Core manager continued speaking. "I see, so a new Nascent Soul was able to kill two established Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators because she drew upon the power of a formation? All the Nascent Soul elders nodded in understanding. If that was the case, it made complete sense." After all, defeating a Nascent Soul cultivator is relatively easy, but killing one is extremely difficult. Because at a critical moment, the opponent can separate from their Nascent Soul and flee in an instant. When that happens, it is impossible to catch them. Therefore, it is indeed very difficult to kill a Nascent Soul cultivator. "But setting up a fourth stage formation probably isn''t simple. It must have taken decades of effort. How did the Sect Master of the Qingmu Sect manage to do it?" A Nascent Soul elder wondered. If one truly wants to set up a fourth-stage formation, a grand ceremony is needed with the cooperation of many Array Masters. Only after about ten years could it possibly succeed. However, there were no signs of such activities before, which was indeed mind-boggling. "If my guess is correct, that fourth stage formation might be a relic left behind by the Tri-Star Island Group." "Don''t forget, there is a Divinity Transformation legacy near the Tri-Star Island Group." Daoist Unlimited hinted. As soon as he had said this, the eyes of the Nascent Soul cultivators present flashed with understanding. They weren''t fools and quickly grasped the meaning of Daoist Unlimited''s words. "I understand the meaning of the Alliance Hierarch." "The Qingmu Sect resides in the Tri-Star Island Group." Chapter 413 - 267: Advancing to Late Golden Core, Great Increase in Cultivation_5 "They unintentionally stumbled upon an ancient ruin." "This ancient ruin could possibly be what''s left of the Ku Rong Sect." "Within, there wasn''t just a Fourth Stage Spirit Vein, but also a Fourth Stage formation and even a Nascent Soul spiritual item." "The Sect Master of Qingmu Sect used this place to successfully form his Nascent Soul." A Nascent Soul cultivator apparently figured it out. He felt that he had successfully guessed the opportunity that the Sect Master of the Qingmu Sect, Lin Yazhu, had stumbled upon. If she had not found the ancient ruins at the Tri-Star Island Group and obtained resources to form the Nascent Soul, how could a mere foreign cultivator be promoted so smoothly to the Nascent Soul stage? "No way, this female cultivator is exceptionally lucky." "She randomly chose an island to live on and happened to discover an ancient ruin." "Honestly speaking, I think this guess is highly probable. The region around the Tri-Star Island Group is where the Divinity Transformation ruins are, but who can say that there''s only one ruin? Perhaps a lot of Ku Rong Sect''s ruins remain in those seas." "Damn it, I had also been to those seas before, why didn''t I find anything?" "That''s called good fortune. Those with great fortune tend to have things go smoothly for them. Clearly, the Sect Master of the Qingmu Sect is a person with great fortune, which is why he could form his Nascent Soul so easily." The Nascent Soul elders were filled with envy and jealousy. Normally, a foreign Golden Core cultivator forming a Nascent Soul would be near-impossible. The Golden Core Realm was usually the limit. To progress further, one needed to win the appreciation of the Nascent Soul elders, serve diligently, gain a substantial number of contribution points, and then he would have a chance to exchange them for a Nascent Soul Pill to advance to the Nascent Soul Realm. But now? Some cultivators didn''t need to do all these troublesome things at all. Just by relying on their own opportunities, they broke through many bottlenecks and successfully formed their Nascent Souls. The only explanation was that this Sect Master of the Qingmu Sect truly possessed great fortune. "Alliance Hierarch, what should we do now?" Someone looked at Daoist Unlimited, wanting to know his next move. "What else can we do? Since she''s a member of our Wuji Alliance, we naturally invite her to become an elder in our alliance." "To our Wuji Alliance, whoever cultivates to Nascent Soul means more fighting power for us." "Cultivators as powerful as she is, the more the better." Daoist Unlimited said calmly. He wasn''t envious of the so-called treasures of the ancient ruins. Because he was already a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, only one step away from the Divinity Transformation Realm. Items that could truly let him breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation Realm were all but a few. Most likely the only place he could find those items would be at the Divinity Transformation ruins. Ordinary ancient ruins probably wouldn''t be of much use to him, so he naturally wouldn''t harbor any desire for them. "Yes, Alliance Hierarch." Upon hearing that, the Nascent Soul elders nodded. They also had known Daoist Unlimited''s decision early on. The Wuji Alliance was essentially a Loose Practitioner Alliance, so the restrictions on its members were not very severe. Everyone only gathered to form a group to resist the other Nascent Soul forces. Therefore, they naturally held a friendly attitude towards this newly-minted Nascent Soul cultivator. After all, the Wuji Alliance had lost several Nascent Soul elders in their previous war with the Sea Clan. This was the perfect chance to make up for it. ... Not long after, this Nascent Soul conference came to an end. In the large conference room, only Daoist Unlimited and Master Peach Blossom were left. "I heard that you recently sent your servant girl to the Tri-Star Island Group. Is this true?" Daoist Unlimited looked at his daughter, Master Peach Blossom. "Father, when did you start to care about such trivial matters?" Master Peach Blossom raised an eyebrow. "This is no small matter." "But a matter concerning my daughter''s future." "Apparently, you sent your servant girl to be with a man." "And this man has even visited your Peach Blossom Island. Is this true?" Daoist Unlimited seemed very angry. Of course, when he heard about it, he almost had a heart attack. His daughter actually had a relationship with another man without his knowledge. He felt an initial sense of pain as if his daughter were being taken away by another man after all these years of raising her. At the thought of this, he was filled with anger. "Indeed it is." "But it doesn''t have much to do with you, does it, father?" Master Peach Blossom spoke solemnly. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "How is it not related?" "The man you like is just a Golden Core cultivator." "And he already has a cultivation partner." "How could you fall for such a man?" "I even heard that guy is just a pretty boy living off women''s money." "He managed to cultivate to the Golden Core Realm by currying favor with other Golden Core female cultivators." Daoist Unlimited gritted his teeth. He didn''t know what else to say. If the man his daughter liked was decent, he was willing to grit his teeth and accept it. But who would have thought that the man his daughter liked had a cultivation partner and even several others? He was already a married man and Daoist Unlimited found this rather unbearable. Why should his pure and innocent daughter be someone else''s concubine? This was simply unreasonable. The most infuriating part was that the man was just a pretty boy living on women''s money. Clearly, that pretty boy got close to his daughter with ulterior motives. "Father, you don''t understand him." "He''s not some pretty boy, but a true hero." "If it weren''t for him, I wouldn''t be alive now." Master Peach Blossom was very unhappy. She knew that her father must have personally investigated Zhou Sui. Otherwise, he couldn''t have known so much. But no one knew Zhou Sui''s genius better than she did. Looking at all the male cultivators in the Wuji Alliance, none of them could match him. What?! Hearing this, Daoist Unlimited was so angry he nearly vomited blood, his face turning green. What do you mean, I don''t understand him? Is this the sweet little daughter he used to know? She''s completely taken on the shape of that man. What kind of love potion did that despicable pretty boy feed his daughter? "Father, I''m warning you, don''t do anything to him." "Otherwise, I''ll get very angry and I''ll never speak to you again in this lifetime." Master Peach Blossom huffed, then turned and left. She didn''t want to discuss this issue with her father anymore. After all, there wouldn''t be any result. Chapter 414 - 268: The Fury of the Heisha Palace_1 "Damn." Watching his daughter, Master Peach Blossom, leaving, Daoist Unlimited felt increasingly sorrowful. It seemed to him that his beloved daughter was getting further away from him, but there was nothing he could do about it. Whoosh! At that moment, a man in black appeared in front of Daoist Unlimited, his aura seemingly merged with the emptiness around him as if it had completely vanished. It was Daoist Liufeng, who was at the core of Daoist Unlimited''s most trusted subordinates and the head of the most significant intelligence organization in the Wuji Alliance. He had reached the stage of Nascent Soul''s mid-term development. "What do you think of that lad you''ve investigated? Is he reliable?" Daoist Unlimited asked. Ever since he became aware of Zhou Sui''s presence, he immediately sent Daoist Liufeng to investigate everything about Zhou Sui. After all, this is the very man his daughter fancied; how could he not thoroughly investigate? "To be honest, this Zhou Sui is very mysterious." "Despite being accompanied by several companions, he is not frivolous." "He usually stays on Immortal Mist Peak, devoting himself to cultivation and rarely descends the mountain." "It is rumored that he comes from a Loose Cultivator background but managed to establish his foundation by courting the Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect, Leng Yuexi." "Moreover, this man is extremely charming. Several female cultivators at the Golden Core stage willingly offer themselves to him." "Even the recently promoted Nascent Soul female cultivator, Lin Yazhu, is also his companion." "In other words, he is the real controller of Immortal Mist City." Daoist Liufeng announced in a deep voice and shared all kinds of information he had gathered. Frankly speaking, he was intrigued by Zhou Sui. This man seemed mysterious, as if he held big secrets. "This is just common knowledge." "Can anyone inquire about such things? Haven''t you tried to get closer to that lad and find more secretive news?" Daoist Unlimited was disgruntled. "I also wanted to approach Immortal Mist Peak." "But when I got close, I had an ominous feeling." "It seemed like if I entered, it would be the end, so I decided to give up." Daoist Liufeng helpless explained. He too wanted to probe deeper into Immortal Mist Peak. But he realized he had underestimated this place. His Divination skill, which he had been cultivating, could predict fortune and danger. This skill alerts him whenever he faces a life-and-death situation. With this skill, he had managed to escape countless crises. But as he approached Immortal Mist Peak, it gave him a chilling feeling, as if a disaster was imminent. So, he decisively escaped and dared not to get close again. "What do you mean?" "Are you saying that even you cannot handle Immortal Mist Peak?" Daoist Unlimited was taken aback and found it hard to believe. He knew Daoist Liufeng''s abilities very well. If he wanted to escape, even Daoist Unlimited himself wouldn''t be able to stop him. However, now this fellow was afraid of approaching Immortal Mist Peak. It was truly beyond comprehension. "That''s right, at first, I was puzzled as to why I was having such a feeling." "But when I learned about the deaths of the old Fliying Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor, I finally understood." "That sea area was set up with a top-class Fourth stage formation, with immense power." "If I set off Immortal Mist Peak''s cultivators, I will be completely stuck there." "Even if I''m proficient in the Escape Technique, it would be of no use." Daoist Liufeng shared his speculation. "A top-class Fourth stage formation? Does the Immortal Mist Sect have such profound resources?" "Or have they stumbled upon an ancient relic and mastered that Fourth stage formation?" Daoist Unlimited could hardly believe it. Because a top-class Fourth stage formation was the most potent formation in the current Canglan Sea area. Even the formations protecting the headquarters of the five major Nascent Soul forces were also only top-class Fourth stage. With this top-class Fourth stage formation, it was enough to resist a large army and ensure that the inheritance could continue for tens of thousands of years with no worries. One could imagine how extraordinary this formation was. Even him wouldn''t dare to break into it. Just a moment of carelessness could mean death. "It''s unclear, but what I can confirm is that they''ve taken complete control of the fourth stage formation." "And the Array Master controlling the fourth stage formation is none other than Zhou Sui." "His Formation Cultivation Level is impressive, perhaps already reaching the level of a fourth stage Array Master." "The previous deaths of Fei Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor may have been down to this man''s support." Daoist Liufeng spoke in a solemn voice. "So it seems, this fellow is indeed not as simple as we imagined." "No wonder he''s won the favor of so many female cultivators, even having them actively pursuing him." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Daoist Unlimited raised his eyebrows slightly, his recognition of Zhou Sui slightly increased. Such is the reality of the Cultivation World. Those with strength will always earn respect. If one possesses the cultivation level of a fourth stage Array Master, one''s status and power would be on par with that of a Nascent Soul Ancestor." "Alliance Hierarch, I think it is best if you stay out of this matter." "Your daughter is now over five hundred years old. Who she has taken a liking to is up to her to determine." Daoist Liufeng said helplessly. "Shut up! No matter if she''s over five hundred years old or one thousand years old, she''s still my daughter." "But let''s put it aside for now, let''s deal with those Sea Clan cultivators first." "After dealing with the Sea Clan Nascent Soul cultivators, then we can have a talk with that young man." Daoist Unlimited spoke through gritted teeth. ...... At this moment, in the Heisha Palace. Many Nascent Soul Ancestors gathered together, their faces solemn. "Damn it, the two useless Fei Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor were actually slaughtered by a newly advanced female Nascent Soul from the Wuji Alliance. They''d bragged about their military prowess in front of me." The Palace Master of Heisha Palace cursed loudly, clearly angry. Up until now, four Nascent Souls from the Heisha Palace had died. Even for a Nascent Soul Sect like theirs, this was a heavy loss that would create a huge power vacuum. It would take a considerable amount of time to recover. "Palace Master, what should we do now? Should we take revenge on the Wuji Alliance?" A Nascent Soul Ancestor asked. "Revenge? Is it the time to take revenge on the Wuji Alliance?" "The ruins of the ancient Ku Rong Sect have appeared. It''s a great opportunity for us." "In such ancient ruins, there are bound to be countless treasures." "There might even be Spiritual Medicines that can aid us in advancing to the Divinity Transformation." "Engaging the Wuji Alliance in battle now will only benefit other sects." "Even if we were successful in taking revenge on the Wuji Alliance, we wouldn''t gain much additional benefit. It will merely be an act of venting." "There is absolutely no sense in that." Heisha Palace''s Palace Master was brutally candid. He was never the type to let his anger cloud his judgment. He knew very well the difference between what is important and what isn''t. Even though they had lost four Nascent Soul elders, he was ready to let go for the sake of a greater good. Nothing was of greater importance than the ruins of the Ku Rong Sect at this point. "You''re right! If our Heisha Palace can obtain a Divinity Transformation Spiritual Medicine in the ruins, and our Heisha Palace gives birth to one Divinity Transformation cultivator, we could immediately sweep across the entire Canglan Sea." "By then, not to mention annihilating the Wuji Alliance, even unifying the whole Canglan Sea wouldn''t pose much of a problem." "Our main goal now is still those ruins." The many elders of the Nascent Soul stage from Heisha Palace began to chit-chat. All had an excited expression on their faces. For them also, this was an unprecedented opportunity. So no matter what, they would absolutely not miss it. As cultivators of the demonic path, who were naturally cold-blooded, they felt nothing for the death of Fire Cloud Ancestor and the others. If they truly wanted to take revenge on the Wuji Alliance, it''s merely an excuse for starting a war. Right now, the gains wouldn''t make up for the loss so they don''t want to seek revenge any longer. Chapter 415 - 269: Advanced Nascent Soul Body Cultivation, Dragon Elephant Heart_1 A dozen or so days later. A flying boat flew over from Wuji Island; in it were Kong Qing Old Ancestor, Elder Yun Hua, and Shangguan Old Ancestor¡ªthree Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. They had received orders from the Wuji Alliance and had arrived to discuss with Lin Yazhu about joining the Alliance. In not much time, under the guidance of disciples from the three sects, a group arrived at the main hall of Immortal Mist Peak. The moment they arrived, they sensed the incredibly dense nature''s spiritual energy encompassing the entirety of Immortal Mist Peak. The density of spiritual energy here was no less than that of Wuji Island. "This place actually possesses a fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "And this is not just an ordinary fourth-stage Spirit Vein, but a top-quality fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "What unbelievable luck the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect possesses. This random island she found actually contains a top-quality fourth-stage Spirit Vein, it''s simply heaven-defying." "Hehe, it''s not merely a fourth-stage Spirit Vein but they also control a fourth-stage Seventh-Order formation. With this formation, the Tri-Star Island Group is as secure as a mountain, and no one dares to invade this sea area. It''s a foundation that could last for all eternity." Kong Qing Old Ancestor, Elder Yun Hua, and Shangguan Old Ancestor, the three Nascent Soul cultivators were communicating through Divine Consciousness Transmission. They were filled with envy and resentment; they hadn''t expected that a mere foreign woman cultivator would come to possess such a blessed land. Even they, who had long been established as Nascent Soul cultivators, only occupy one mountain on Wuji Island, thus only enjoying the benefits from the top-quality fourth-stage Spirit Vein. Wanting to monopolize a fourth-stage top-quality Spirit Vein was almost impossible. They lack both the opportunity and ability to do so. But now, Lin Yazhu has accomplished what they could only dream about. You can imagine their intense feelings of jealousy at this moment. Of course, as cunning old foxes, they would naturally not reveal such jealousy. "Friends Kong Qing, Yun Hua, and Shangguan," "Your visit to our Tri-Star Island Group truly brightens our sea region." At this time, Lin Yazhu also came out, accompanied by Zhou Sui. The other Daoists naturally didn''t quite fit this scene and didn''t need to show up. Looking at the three Nascent Soul Ancestors, she was somewhat emotional internally. Several decades ago, if she had encountered these three Nascent Soul Ancestors, she would probably have been trembling in fear and would only refer to them as seniors. But now, almost in the blink of an eye, she was on equal footing with these centuries-old creatures. Times have certainly changed; the world had undergone rapid transformations. "Congratulations, Daoist Lin, on advancing to the Nascent Soul stage." "It is said that Daoist Lin is only a little over three hundred years old. Truly a promising talent." "Perhaps in the future, you''ll have the opportunity to advance to the Divinity Transformation stage, thus ascending." Kong Qing Old Ancestor complimented. His manner was humble, as for someone like him who has lived for hundreds of years, he naturally wouldn''t risk offending any fellow Nascent Soul cultivator. Making one more friend is better than making one more enemy. Such behavior is only demonstrated by hot-headed youths. "Daoist Kong Qing, your praise is undeserved." "Who knows when I''ll be able to advance to the Divinity Transformation stage." "The stage of the Nascent Soul cultivator is too difficult. I would be perfectly content if I could advance to the Nascent Soul late stage." Lin Yazhu sighed. She increasingly felt the difficulty of Nascent Soul cultivation, it simply wasn''t on the same level as the Golden Core Realm. If it hadn''t been for the assistance of the fourth-stage Treasure Pill, even if she cultivated rigorously for decades, she wouldn''t be able to significantly increase her Nascent Soul mana. No wonder Nascent Soul Ancestors are often in seclusion for decades or even hundreds of years. They were left with no choice. "In that case, would Daoist Lin be interested in exploring with us?" "To explore the now-emerged Divinity Transformation relic." "It is rumored to be a relic belonging to ancient Ku Rong Sect, which might still contain a large number of fourth-stage Treasure Pills, thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicine, Ten-thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicine and so on. As long as we can get some of it, it would be enough to compensate for our hundreds of years of bitter cultivation." Elder Yun Hua invited her generously, hoping to invite Lin Yazhu to join the exploration of the Ku Rong Sect relics. Frankly speaking, his intention to invite Lin Yazhu was based on the fact that she had just advanced to the early stage of Nascent Soul. Compared to them, who are long-established Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, she was exceptionally far behind. The fact she got rid of Flying Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor was due to the might of the fourth-stage formation only. Once she leaves this sea area, she will be back to her original state. Therefore, he was not worried about her trying to seize the limelight. "Explore the Divinity Transformation relic?" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Right now, our Wuji Alliance is facing the threat of the Sea Clan cultivators. If we don''t resolve the issue of the Sea Clan cultivators, how can we explore the Divinity Transformation relic in peace?" Lin Yazhu asked. "Haha, Daoist Lin, rest assured on this point." "This time, Xuanbao Tower, Tianjian Sect, Piaomiao Palace, Sunset Sect, even the Sky Demon Sect, and other Nascent Soul sects have joined hands to help our Wuji Alliance fight against the Sea Clan cultivators." "Those Sea Clan cultivators were arrogant and reckless before; they were just taking advantage of the internal conflicts of our Human Clan." "Now that the Divinity Transformation relic exists, various Human Clan Nascent Soul forces are starting to unite." "The insignificant Sea Clan is not worth mentioning, they will soon be dealt with by us." Shangguan''s Old Ancestor declared arrogantly. He was not belittling those Sea Clan cultivators because facts spoke for themselves. The Sea Clan had been in decline for tens of thousands of years. During this period, the Human Clan had been in its heyday, continuously producing Nascent Soul cultivators, and acquiring vast amounts of resources. Chapter 416 - 269: Advanced Nascent Soul Body Cultivation, Dragon Elephant Heart_2 Therefore, when considering the overall strength, the Sea Clan could never match up to the Human Clan. The Sea Clan can only survive by hiding in the deep sea and relying on the geographical advantages it offers. If the major Nascent Soul powers within the Human Clan weren''t harboring ill intentions towards one another, the Sea Clan would have been eliminated long ago. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It wouldn''t be their turn to be so rampant. The relationship between the Human Clan and Sea Clan is quite similar to that of the Central Dynasty and the nomads during Zhou Sui''s previous life. When the Central Dynasty was thriving, the nomads would hide away deep in the plains. They would escape the pursual of the Central Dynasty''s armies by utilizing the boundless plains. However, once the Central Dynasty had maintained peace for several hundred years, and the local areas had been quiet for some time, with their military greatly decayed, those nomadic soldiers would gradually recover their vitality and start raiding, pillaging, and invading the borderlands once more. This cycle would repeat itself. The current situation followed the same logic. The Sea Clan, taking advantage of the Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators they had given birth to and believing their strength had greatly increased, intended to raid, plunder, and seize territory. Little did they know that the Human Clan''s depth was beyond their comprehension. "So, the calamity brought by the Sea Clan will soon be settled." Lin Yazhu had a thought. If this is truly the case, this can be a blessing in disguise. At least the Tri-Star Island Group will be completely safe. Of course, lacking the refugees from the northern seas... The growth of Immortal Mist City may slow down. But compared with safety, this is nothing. "Thank you, friends, for informing us. Do we need to partake in this battle?" Lin Yazhu asked curiously. Now that she had disclosed her cultivation levels, she would naturally attract the attention of the numerous Nascent Souls within the Wuji Alliance, and may be forced to participate in the operation to exterminate the Sea-clan cultivators. Honestly, after being influenced by Zhou Sui''s several teachings, she didn''t want to participate in such a dangerous operation. Even with considerable gains on offer, she didn''t want to get involved. After all, who knows what accidents might occur? If she were not careful, she might perish on the battlefield, which would be a loss greater than the gain. After all, she had just advanced to the Nascent Soul stage. "No, not at all." "In fact, those who will truly determine the outcome of this war aren''t Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators like us." "It''s those powerful Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators." "One Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator is equal to a dozen or more Mid-stage Nascent Souls. Their power is unimaginably stronger." "We can do no more than cheer from behind." Kong Qing Old Ancestor shook his head. "I see." Upon hearing this, Lin Yazhu instantly felt relieved. "Friend Lin, what do you think of our proposal just now?" "Given the time, it won''t take too long to resolve the threat of the Sea Clan." "By then, we will collectively explore this Divinity Transformation site." "If we explored the site individually, we might not gain as much from the Divinity Transformation site." Elder Yun Hua looked at Lin Yazhu. "I''m sorry, dear friends." "Naturally, I also want to explore the Divinity Transformation site." "Unfortunately, I know myself well. I''ve just advanced to the Nascent Soul stage." "I can''t compare with the veteran Nascent Souls." "So I''m not planning to participate in the exploration of the Divinity Transformation site. I must disappoint you with my refusal." Lin Yazhu shook her head, firmly refusing. She knew herself well. At best, her fighting power was equivalent to that of decent Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Compared with Mid-stage and even Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, she didn''t know how inferior she was. If she really went into the Divinity Transformation site, she didn''t know whether she would be lucky enough to come out alive. For her, it was better to practice step by step. There was no need to venture into Divinity Transformation site. "What!" Hearing this, Kong Qing Old Ancestor, Elder Yun Hua, Shangguan Old Ancestor were stunned. They did not expect Lin Yazhu to refuse so straightforwardly. However, they had expected this in their hearts, and didn''t find it too surprising. "Alright, if friend Lin does not want to enter the Divinity Transformation site, we won''t force you." "If you change your mind in the future, you can still contact us." Elder Yun Hua smiled slightly. "Of course." Lin Yazhu nodded, maintaining her courteous attitude. An hour later, the group, satisfied with food and drinks, said their farewells. Before leaving, Kong Qing Old Ancestor and others left a token of the Nascent Soul Ancestors of the Wuji Alliance and also an appointment letter from the Wuji Alliance, which completely gave the Tri-Star Islands to Lin Yazhu. No longer needed to pay any management fee to the Wuji Alliance. One could say that these seas had become Lin Yazhu''s independent kingdom, no one was allowed to intervene. In fact, these were the rights and benefits of the Nascent Soul Ancestors in the Wuji alliance. After advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, they became like kings, true highfliers. With a large amount of power, they had few obligations. The grand strength of the Wuji Alliance came in part due to the numerous Nascent Souls. Every Nascent Soul cultivator is a king. The Wuji Alliance, in fact, was formed by an alliance of all these kings, each having absolute rights and freedom. Even Nascent Soul cultivators who didn''t agree with the decision of the alliance could choose not to execute it. As for the Alliance Hierarchs, naturally, they would be the strongest Nascent Souls. Now, Lin Yazhu had also become the upper hand in these seas. Like a chess player, she could control the pieces at will. Chapter 265 - 221: Promotion to Third Stage Dream Soul Gu_1 "True Dragon Sword Art - Fourth Mode, Dragon Rears Head!" Zhou Sui''s eyes flash a chilling light. The fourth mode of True Dragon Sword Art, a terrifying sword technique that can only be deployed once one understands the True Dragon Sword Intent. Unleashing a strike is like setting a real dragon free, exuding endless dragon might and expressing the true dragon''s will. This sword can shatter anything, breaking anything in its path. Invisible and colorless, shadowless and traceless! It can ignore ordinary mana shields and defenses of low-grade magical treasures, directly attacking the enemy''s soul. A single strike could easily pierce through the enemy''s body. At this moment, influenced by the True Dragon Sword Intent, the whole ground began to tremble, humming as rubble and dust on the ground started to vibrate insanely. Countless creatures and beasts in the forest shivered in terror, trembling uncontrollably. It was as though a superior creature had descended. "Damn it." The face of the Yu family''s elder, Yu Feng, drastically changed. He felt a fatal crisis and once again activated his low-grade magical treasure, the Golden Rune Round Shield. Boom~~ A huge shield sprang up immediately. Dense golden runes appeared on it, forming numerous shield barriers combined with countless runes. Even if an array of skills simultaneously launched an attack, it could be easily blocked. Other Golden Core cultivators also activated their own defensive skills¡ªShield Arts¡ªtrying to block this attack. However, they underestimated the power of the third stage swordsmanship True Dragon Sword Intent. Series of invisible Sword Intent charged, carrying the will of the True Dragon. In the void, the roar of the True Dragon seemed to echo, shaking the eardrum, causing the earth to trembler. They easily penetrated the shields of the Golden Core Masters, directly exploding inside their bodies. "Aaaahh!!!" Every early stage Golden Core cultivator let out a shrill scream. They were completely unable to withstand this sword strike. Their bodies were easily penetrated, and a large bloody hole immediately appeared within. "Thi..this!" Seven early-stage Golden Core and one mid-stage Golden Core cultivators stared wide-eyed in disbelief. They couldn''t believe that they were killed by a single sword strike, it was too incredulous. Their mouths wide open, they wanted to say something. But the intense pain immediately spread throughout their bodies, rendering them unable to utter a single word. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They could only watch the clones of Zhou Sui with regret and resentment in their eyes, regretting why they had to meddle in this muddy water. As a result, they didn''t gain any benefits, instead lost their lives. Simply a losing deal. Regardless of their regret or repentance, nothing could alter the outcome. When you enter the fray, you always have to pay up. Not long after, they all fell in a pool of blood one after another, their breath gradually fading away. With just one sword strike, seven early-stage Golden Core and a mid-stage Golden Core cultivators were instantly killed, with no power to resist. Only the Yu family elder, Yu Feng, and Song Zhiwen, the head of the Song family, were left on the field. One at the late stage of Golden Core, and the other in the mid-stage. "Bastard, I''ll stake it all with you." Seeing this, the elder of the Yu family, Yu Feng, was almost blind with rage. He watched the three Golden Core Masters of the Yu family get slain by a single sword strike right before his eyes. Now, of the five Golden Cores in the Yu family, only two remained. The once well-positioned Yu family was now in this state¡ªdepleted, with heavy losses. He wished he could tear these people to pieces. Suddenly, his face turned red, and he immediately activated a secret demonic technique¡ªBlood Burning Secret Technique. This technique could double his mana in an instant. Though it would deplete a certain amount of lifespan, it could kill the opponent at a critical moment, thus saving his own life. It was considered a life-saving secret technique. Boom~~ In the blink of an eye, Yu Feng activated the Kui Bull Drum, a high-grade magical treasure once more. Furious Golden Core cultivation power poured into the magical treasure, causing it to release a vast domain of thunderbolt. In an area of tens of miles around, the thunderbolt domain had instantly enveloped it. The sky above was filled with dark clouds. One after another, purple thunderbolts descended. Each bolt as thick as a water bucket, their power was terrifying. Any regular early-stage Golden Core cultivator would be blasted into pieces by a single purple thunderbolt. Dong Dong Dong!!! Immediately, hundreds of purple thunderbolts burst out, attacking the eighteen clones of Zhou Sui. Even though his clones were already comparable to early-stage Body Cultivators. They couldn''t withstand such a violent thunderbolt attack. In an instant, six clones were immediately blown up, turning into charred remains. Huge craters appeared on the ground, with flying mud and rolling dust. The remaining twelve clones were also more or less damaged, with numerous cracks appearing on their skin. After launching that attack, elder Yu Feng couldn''t help showing a hint of blood on the corner of his mouth. Clearly, that attack had drained a significant amount of his Golden Core cultivation power, turning his face somewhat pale. "Not bad." The original Zhou Sui, watching from afar, was naturally aware of the scene, but he merely watched the opponent''s actions with interest. As these were just his clones after all. Even if they all died here, he wouldn''t mind at all. Given some time, he could breed new clones again. So, Yu Feng''s desperate action was nothing but a waste of effort. Chapter 266 - 221: Promotion to Third Stage Dream Soul Gu_2 However, in their eyes, they believed they had slain six early-stage Golden Core cultivators, deeming their victory a great coup which had severely weakened their enemies. "It looks like I need to call upon my Dao companion." Zhou Sui made up his mind, and instantly, one of his clones brought Lin Yazhu over, teleporting to this location. Anyhow, his clones had already drained most of the energy from their enemies. His Dao companion coming to clean up after him couldn''t have been better. "There''s still an enemy?" "This female cultivator is Lin Yazhu, the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect." Senior Elder Yu Feng of the Yu family and Patriarch Song Zhiwen of the Song family suddenly turned pale. Ten or so early Golden Core cultivators were already hard for them to handle. And now a late Golden Core female cultivator had appeared. This was a clear attempt to corner them to their deaths. At this juncture, they had lost their battle spirits completely and wanted to resort to escape techniques to get away from the area. "Blood-burning Escape Technique." Senior Elder Yu Feng of the Yu family roared, not caring that this escape technique would shorten his lifespan. After all, if he didn''t escape now, he would surely die, and having a lifespan would be meaningless. Shoosh! The qi and blood in his body began to combust, turning the Golden Core Cultivation Power within him into fast-rising flames, as if he were a turbojet engine with an unparalleled thrust. In an instant, he transformed into a stream of crimson light, moving at several times the speed of sound, fleeing for his life. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Vermilion Bird Escape Technique." Song family Patriarch Song Zhiwen was not to be outdone, and he promptly cast a powerful escape technique unique to his clan¡ªthe Vermilion Bird Escape Technique. This escape technique was equally formidable. It allowed the cultivator to transform into a vermilion bird, fleeing far away into the sky. It happened so fast that enemies had no chance to catch up. With this escape technique, he had survived several close calls with death. Shoosh! At this moment, Song Zhiwen seemed to be enveloped by raging flames, taking the form of a giant bird, ready to fly away from the area. Once he escaped the area, catching up with him would be nearly impossible. Sadly for him, Lin Yazhu had been waiting for the right moment. She struck back fiercely, seizing the opportunity while her adversaries had depleted a large amount of their mana. "Ether Wood Shenlei." Immediately, Lin Yazhu took out a top-tier magical object, the Gold Thunder Bamboo; a heritage treasure of the Qingmu Sect known for its formidable power, particularity effective against evil and unparalleled in its intensity. Back in the days on Immortal Mist Island, she had used the Gold Thunder Bamboo to become renowned. Now, after many years of dual cultivation with Zhou Sui, she had managed to overcome the adverse effects of the Qingmu Longevity skill, which had doubled her cultivation power and significantly strengthened her combat skills. In an instant, she softly waved the top-tier magical object, the Gold Thunder Bamboo. Boom~~~ Golden lightning bolts rushed down from the sky, tracking the two men''s auras like guided missiles and directly striking Yu Feng and Song Zhiwen. At this moment, she seemed like a female warrior commanding the power of thunder, exuding an aura of invincibility and possessing the ability to destroy everything. "Ahhhhhh!!!" Immediately, Yu Feng and Song Zhiwen screamed horrifically. Their bodies dropped from the sky as their escape techniques were annihilated. The massive power of Ether Wood Shenlei penetrated their bodies, causing insurmountable damage. Their internal organs were severely destroyed. With a thud, their bodies fell to the ground. Their eyes were wide open in shock; their bodies charred beyond recognition, devoid of any signs of life. Thus, all the ten Golden Core cultivators who had invaded Wood Spirit Island were annihilated, leaving no survivors. Shoosh! At this moment, Zhou Sui''s original body flashed, teleporting beside Lin Yazhu. "Worthy of being the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, as expected you easily dealt with them." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. He could sense the strength of Lin Yazhu''s cultivation. Although he wouldn''t say that she was invincible within the Golden Core Realm, those who could defeat her within it were few and far between. Those Golden Core cultivators wanting to last a few moves against Lin Yazhu was nothing more than wishful thinking. "No, no, no, my master is the powerful one." "Despite only being at the Foundation Establishment Realm, you were able to prevail over more advanced opponents." "You have slain seven early-stage Golden Core cultivators and one mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, as well as inflicting grave injuries on one mid-stage and one late-stage Golden Core cultivator." "If word of this were to spread, it would surely shock the entire Wuji Alliance." Lin Yazhu remarked with emotion. She had never encountered such a strong Foundation Establishment cultivator in her life who could effortlessly behead Golden Core cultivators. It was as easy for him as slicing vegetables, and completely inconceivable. To be honest, she had only read in ancient texts about some ancient mythical beasts that possessed such battle strengths. It could only be said that she was increasingly suspecting that this man was actually an immortal who had descended to earth. Otherwise, how could he possess such formidable battle prowess? "It''s just a name." "We cultivate not to show off our brute strength." "The goal is just to achieve immortality." "In essence, I am not a combative cultivator; I only attacked them first in self-defense," Zhou Sui sighed, his face filled with melancholy. Chapter 267 - 221: Promotion to Third Stage Dream Soul Gu_3 Incapable of combat?! Upon hearing this, the corner of Lin Yazhu''s mouth twitched, unsure of what to respond with. If those Golden Core Cultivators who were cleaved to death by a single sword heard these words, they would probably be so infuriated they''d come back to life. If this was considered being incapable of combat, weren''t they even worse than rookies?! "Dear, I''d like to check the storage bags of these golden core cultivators." Lin Yazhu looked enthusiastically at the fallen corpses of the Golden Core Cultivators. Although they did indeed cause a fair bit of trouble for the Qingmu Sect. But their storage bags must also contain a lot of treasures, a great opportunity to make a fortune. "Don''t rush, don''t get close. I want to dispose of their bodies first." "Just in case any of them are playing dead." Zhou Sui waved his hand. He wouldn''t approach lightly until he had confirmed that these guys were entirely dead. Boom~~ Thinking of this, he waved his hand and immediately controlled the Dream Soul Gu to start consuming the souls of the dead Golden Core Cultivators. The fragments of souls scattered around were all swallowed by the Dream Soul Gu into its belly. Suddenly, the charred remains of Yu Feng, the Supreme Elder of the Yu family, let out a wretched scream, as if undergoing unimaginable pain. "This guy isn''t dead yet?!" Hearing this, Lin Yazhu was startled, finding it simply unbelievable. She had hit him with her Ether Wood Shenlei, he should have been reduced to ashes long ago. Who knew that this old fellow was not only still alive, but even feigning death, unable to move. Thankfully her husband was cautious and had a habit of disposing bodies. Otherwise, she might have fallen victim to the enemy''s trap. "Damn it, both you dog man and woman." "Our Yu family will not let you go, your Immortal Mist City will be destroyed by us sooner or later." Yu Feng, the Supreme Elder of the Yu family, was both shocked and furious. He did not expect these two to be so careful. Despite being turned to charcoal, they still did not spare him. They even wanted to destroy his body. He had never seen such treacherous and ruthless cultivators in his life; they wouldn''t even let dead bodies be. At this moment, his hatred skyrocketed, wishing he could tear these two to pieces. If it wasn''t for these two, maybe he could have survived. But now, he''s finished. Humming~~ Zhou Sui ignored the wailing of Yu Feng in his dying moments, immediately driving the power of the Dream Soul Gu, swallowing his soul. Only a dead enemy is a good enemy. Immediately, the souls of all the lost Golden Core Cultivators in the field were devoured by the Dream Soul Gu. Especially the Golden Core Cultivators that Zhou Sui had just killed, their soul energy now belonged to the Dream Soul Gu. "Hmm?!" Zhou Sui''s eyes sparkled, he felt that after the Dream Soul Gu had swallowed the souls of seven early stage Golden Core Cultivators, his strength increased geometrically. Its power had already reached the full circle of the second stage. But now, after attaining the souls of these Golden Core Cultivators, it was like having a major supplement, which suddenly greatly enhanced the power of the Dream Soul Gu. Thump! Suddenly, the body of the Dream Soul Gu slightly shook, the enormous soul power instantly helped it break through the significant bottleneck and touched upon a new boundary. Third stage, lower level! Without a doubt, the Dream Soul Gu had now advanced to the lower level of the third stage. This was a qualitative leap, and the change in its strength was earth-shattering. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 268 - 222: Acquiring the Nascent Soul Spirit Object_1 "This!" Zhou Sui perceived that the power within the Dream Soul Gu was more than ten times stronger than before, and the internal space had also expanded further, capable of accommodating more dream worlds. Countless dream runes began to float within it, seeming to exhibit a rainbow of colors. Its body also seemed to display more colors. Most importantly, its Nightmare ability had evolved into Dream Region. "Dream Region!" Zhou Sui''s eyes shone brilliantly, he sensed the information coming from the Dream Soul Gu. The ability of Dream Region was quite formidable, and once it was unleashed, it would cover a dream domain within a radius of ten miles. Any creature in the Dream Region would fall into a dreamland. Those who could not leave the Dream Region would be helpless, unable to distinguish the difference between reality and illusion. Even if they possessed treasures that could fend off Soul Secret Arts, they would have difficulty resisting the power of the Dream Region. Only if they swiftly escaped from the range of the Dream Region could they avoid its influence. "Has the Third Stage Dream Soul Gu actually reached this level?!" Zhou Sui was taken aback. Although he knew that the potential of the Dream Soul Gu was limitless and its power was incredible, it was only after it truly advanced to the third stage realm that it started to show its power truly. Just the power of the Dream Region alone is enough to sweep countless cultivators. Of course, for him, this was naturally a good thing. The stronger the Dream Soul Gu, the better. "Is this Golden Core Master of the Yu family pretending to be dead?" Upon witnessing this scene, Lin Yazhu was also quite surprised. She initially thought the opponent had been reduced to a charred corpse, surely dead to the core. Who would have thought that he still had a thread of life left. Fortunately, her husband was quite cautious, otherwise she might have been really deceived. "It''s normal, these cultivators are all cunning and scheming." "Moreover, there exist numerous life-saving techniques in the cultivation world, who knows which one they are proficient in." "Even if the opponent turns into a charred corpse, we absolutely cannot let our guard down." Zhou Sui had long gotten used to this kind of thing, having encountered several cultivators who pretended to be dead. Unfortunately, in front of his Dream Soul Gu, their tactics were futile. Whether opponents were dead or not, consuming their souls would reveal the answer. "What is the backstory of this Elder of the Yu family? I feel an ominous aura coming from him." Lin Yazhu frowned slightly, not disguising her aversion towards this Elder of the Yu family. This came from her cultivated treasure, the Gold Thunder Bamboo, which was extremely repulsed by any wicked aura in this world, unable to tolerate it. "Your intuition is right." "This Elder of the Yu family is a spy of the Sky Demon Sect." Zhou Sui stated solemnly. This was information he acquired from Yu Feng''s soul. In all honesty, he was quite startled when he got this information¡ª he hadn''t expected such shocking identities. At first, he presumed that the opponent was merely a common family cultivator, but who knew he had a close connection to the Sky Demon Sect. "A spy of the Sky Demon Sect? What exactly is going on?" Lin Yazhu was also shocked. She knew her husband possessed a secret technique of Soul Searching. This could search the enemy''s soul memories. As long as the enemy hadn''t been dead for too long, they could perform a Soul Search. The enemy''s memory was almost impossible to hide. "On the surface, the reason for the rise of the Yu family and the emergence of five Golden Core Masters was an unexpected encounter in a Nascent Soul cave." "Little did anyone know, this was merely an excuse made up by Yu Feng." "These Golden Core cultivators actually originated from the Sky Demon Sect, they simply changed their names and joined the Yu family." "Hence, a small Golden Core family could produce five Golden Core Masters in the same generation." Zhou Sui sighed. Thinking about it carefully, these events were indeed suspicious. After all, the chances of a single family producing five Golden Core Masters at the same time was simply too astonishing. No matter how one looked at it, there was definitely something fishy. But the Yu family was powerful and was considered a hegemon in this sea area. Even if people had suspicions, no one dared to voice them out. This was because no one could confirm that a single family couldn''t produce five Golden Core Masters in the same generation. "What does the Sky Demon Sect want to do by sending their cultivators undercover into the Yu family?" S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Now that they are dead, will the Sky Demon Sect come to cause trouble for us?" "Could the Sky Demon Sect be targeting us?" Lin Yazhu was somewhat worried about this. "Rest assured, this action was purely Yu Feng''s own initiative." "He dreaded the growth of our Immortal Mist City." "At the same time, he considered himself the hegemon of this sea area, naturally not allowing us to grow and strengthen in this area." "Therefore, he gathered other Golden Core cultivators, under the name of Cultivation Robbery, to launch a covert attack on us." "However, this guy is indeed a pawn of the Sky Demon Sect. After his death, maybe the Sky Demon Sect will really start to target us." Zhou Sui''s expression also looked a little solemn. Honestly, he felt like he was a sitting duck waiting for disaster to strike from above. He was simply minding his own business and developing in the Tri-Star Island Group. Who would have thought that these reckless fellows would invade Immortal Mist City? Weren''t they courting death? Of course, he wouldn''t just sit idly and wait for death; he would have to send these fellows to their graves instead. He certainly can''t commit suicide just to avoid offending the Sky Demon Sect. However, he wasn''t particularly worried about the threat from the Sky Demon Sect. True, they were a Nascent Soul Sect with a Nascent Soul Ancestor. Chapter 269 - 222: Acquiring the Nascent Soul Spirit Object_2 But he would certainly not mobilize his forces for the death of a few Golden Core spies. Did they really think that the Nascent Soul Ancestor was a puppet to be directed at their whim? Even if the Nascent Soul Ancestor decided to take action. He wouldn''t worry too much. Because he had the Teleportation Insect, which could transport him and his wives away at any time, teleporting thousands of miles. Even the Nascent Soul Ancestor would not be able to catch up with him. But the second stage Teleportation Insect was not particularly reliable. Only at the third stage would he be able to teleport millions of miles, ensuring true stability. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui felt even more urgently about improving his cultivation. If he could advance to the Golden Core Realm, his safety would be massively guaranteed. It wouldn''t be as precarious as now, with life hanging by a thread. "Husband, what is the Sky Demon Sect''s motive? Are they targeting the Wuji Alliance?" Lin Yazhu asked curiously. She knew that a Nascent Soul sect like the Sky Demon Sect placing Golden Core Masters on the periphery was not as simple as it seemed and could hide a shocking conspiracy. "Indeed, they want to deal with the Wuji Alliance." "But this elder from the Yu family holds too low a rank; he seems to be not qualified to know the inside story." "He only knows that he is infiltrating Yu Family''s Island as per the Sky Demon Sect''s orders." Zhou Sui could not gain much useful information from the man''s memory. For now, he could only counter whatever came his way. He would hope that the Sky Demon Sect would not advance furiously and attack Immortal Mist City because of this incident. "Arrgh!" Lin Yazhu never expected to be involved in the power struggle of the Nascent Soul powers of this sea area so soon, and accidentally stumbled upon the Sky Demon Sect''s plot. It was a serious misfortune. But it wasn''t her fault for being not cautious enough. It was simply that these cultivators from noble families came to deliver their own death, forcing them to retaliate. "Never mind, there is actually no need to worry too much." "We worry about the Sky Demon Sect, but don''t they worry about us leaking their plans too?" "Let''s pretend this incident never happened. Tonight, no Golden Core cultivators invaded." "In this way, perhaps the Sky Demon Sect will assume that these Golden Core cultivators were killed by others." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes, made a decisive choice to stay put, pretend nothing had happened, and buy some time for his own development. As long as the Nascent Soul Ancestors of the Sky Demon Sect did not make a move, there was nothing to worry about. He did not believe that the Sky Demon Sect would mobilize its forces over the death of a few Golden Core spies. "Okay, master." Lin Yazhu nodded. She also thought this was the best course of action, preventing any provocation of the Sky Demon Sect. Killing ten Golden Core cultivators must cause a stir within the Wuji Alliance, making the Immortal Mist City everyone''s target. Perhaps it would even attract the attention of the Nascent Soul Ancestor. Leaking such information would be more harm than good. They might as well pretend nothing had happened. "Why are you still calling me master? Didn''t I tell you to call me husband?" "Do you think I''m not eligible to be your dao companion?" Zhou Sui''s tone changed, staring at Lin Yazhu domineeringly. Seeing such a look, Lin Yazhu''s heart trembled, her cheeks flushed, and her heart throbbed. She could not look directly into the man''s eyes. He was simply too captivating. She felt the temperature within her body seemed to be rising. When had this man become so domineering? But this domineering Zhou Sui was full of charm, and she couldn''t resist. "I, I thought you would like it." Lin Yazhu stammered. She was a bit panicked, not knowing exactly what she had done wrong. She originally thought that her trick would make this man irresistible. But it seems something went wrong. "What do you mean by ''thought I would like''? You''re too presumptuous." "Do not demean yourself." "What I like is you as Lin Sect Master." "Not you who pleases others by making concessions." "Being yourself is enough. No matter what you are like, I like you." Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui looked at Lin Yazhu affectionately, a mysterious aura wafting from him. "Husband." Lin Yazhu had never heard such words before. She looked at Zhou Sui with watery eyes, a warmth welling up from deep within. It was her first time feeling this way in her life. Could this be the love told in legends? It was so wonderful?! She felt that her past three hundred years of life had been lived in vain - for the first time, a man valued her so much. Now she knew why women in the world loved sweet words and romantic expressions. Such words make women irresistible and defenceless. She felt as if she had been completely seized by this man. She could not hide any of her small plans from this man. Whoosh! As his words fell, Zhou Sui waved his hand and took all the Storage Bags left by the Golden Core cultivators on the ground. Then, he used the Fireball Technique to burn all the corpses into ashes, completely eradicating all traces. Then he hugged Lin Yazhu, used the Teleportation Insect, and returned to her boudoir. The pleasures of the night between them were self-explanatory. ...¡­ On the second day, as the morning sun rose. After a night of rest, Zhou Sui and Lin Yazhu felt refreshed and extremely wonderful. Their cultivation also increased significantly. Chapter 270 - 222: Acquiring the Nascent Soul Spirit Object_3 Such soul communication benefits both parties greatly. It is many times faster than cultivating alone. Zhou Sui was now taking inventory of his gains from this operation. After all, the storage bags of the ten Golden Core Masters, even though not their total wealth, represented substantial part of it, enough to make him earn a huge fortune. "Not bad at all, there are actually fifty thousand upper-grade spirit stones." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, feeling very satisfied. All together the storage bags of these Golden Core cultivators contained fifty thousand upper-grade spirit stones. Although this was not the most valuable thing in their storage bags, it was still very good. After all, upper-grade spirit stones are very precious. Each upper-grade spirit stone is a strategic resource, and many Golden Core Masters are unwilling to trade them. So, obtaining so many upper-grade spirit stones is indeed a big win. "Eight low-grade magical treasures, two upper-grade magical treasures." "This is quite a good harvest as well." Zhou Sui smiled slightly, these magical treasures were the life-treasures of the Golden Core cultivators. Now, after their death, they naturally became ownerless treasures, available for others to refine. The two upper-grade treasures were the Kui Bull Drum and the Vermillion Bird Ring. During last night''s battle, these two upper-grade magical treasures had performed exceptionally. They gave him quite some trouble. Each upper-grade magical treasure is extremely precious, essentially priceless. Some poorer Nascent Soul Ancestors even only use upper-grade magical treasures. So one can imagine the preciousness of upper-grade magical treasures. "Hold on, dear." "Is this the Nascent Soul spiritual material, Thousand-year Moonlight Grass?!" At this time, Lin Yazhu couldn''t help but exclaim, her eyes wide, she simply couldn''t believe what she was seeing. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She saw that these storage bags contained a large number of spiritual medicines and materials. One of these spiritual medicines was extremely precious ¨C it was the Thousand-year Moonlight Grass. At this moment, her body couldn''t help but tremble, filled with excitement. Because each piece of Nascent Soul spiritual material was unimaginably precious. Even in the Wuji Alliance''s territory, it was invaluable. Even money couldn''t buy it. Only core members of the Wuji Alliance, who had made substantial contributions, might be able to exchange for one. She never expected to find a piece of Nascent Soul spiritual material here, it was beyond her imagination. "This must have been left by Elder Yu Feng of the Yu family." "His cultivation has reached the late Golden Core stage, and he has the potential to advance to the Nascent Soul stage." "So he spent a lot of money to exchange a Nascent Soul spiritual material from the Sky Demon Sect." "But before he could use it, it fell into our hands." Zhou Sui immediately found out the origin of this Nascent Soul spiritual material from his memory. It was left by Elder Yu Feng of the Yu family, who had originally exchanged it from the Sky Demon Sect for his Nascent Soul formation. However, he never expected that it would end up benefiting Zhou Sui and Lin Yazhu. "But what is the use of the Thousand-year Moonlight Grass, and why is it a Nascent Soul spiritual material?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "Dear, I should have told you before that forming a Nascent Soul also requires passing three tests." "The first one is to shatter the Core and form the Soul." "But to pass this test, the Golden Core cultivator''s mana must be extremely pure. Even a bit of impurity" "Could potentially cause the Nascent Soul formation to fail." "The problem is that over 99% of Golden Core cultivators have various impurities in their mana." "Aside from some Golden Core cultivators having problems with their cultivation techniques, the biggest reason is due to pills." "Every medicine has its poison, and pills are no exception." "In order to boost their mana, Golden Core cultivators have to take a lot of pills." "But this also leads to many impurities in a Golden Core cultivator''s body, containing pill toxins." "At this time, we need some special spiritual materials to help us expel the pill toxins and purge the impurities in our mana." "Anything that can do this, is called a Nascent Soul spiritual material." Lin Yazhu explained. Moreover, Golden Core cultivators have no choice but to take pills to boost their mana. Every cultivator must compete with heaven for lifespan. If they rely on their own hard cultivation, even when old and exhausted, they still might not be able to advance to Golden Core completion. So Golden Core cultivators need to take a lot of pills to enhance their cultivation and mana. This is practically inevitable. You could say that, aside from cultivators with a Heavenly Spirit Root, even those with Upper Grade Spiritual Root aptitudes cannot rely on hard cultivation, exhausting their entire lifespan, to reach the Golden Core completion stage. Therefore, using pills to enhance mana was inevitable. But this also created difficulties during the transition to Nascent Soul. "Does Thousand-year Moonlight Grass have the effect of purifying mana?" Zhou Sui instantly understood what Lin Yazhu meant. "Exactly." "There are many spiritual medicines in the world that can purify mana." "But after reaching the Golden Core realm, there are very few spiritual medicines that can purify the mana of a Golden Core cultivator." "Thousand-year Moonlight Grass is one of them." "It absorbs the essence of the moon to form the power of moonlight within itself and becomes a spiritual medicine after growing for a thousand years." "Once taken, its abundant power of moonlight will help a Golden Core cultivator dispel impurities in their mana, even performing Marrow-Cleansing Vein-Cutting to rid the body of pill toxins. Its uses are infinite." "However, this kind of spiritual medicine is extremely precious. It needs to grow for at least a thousand years before it forms, and ordinary cultivators can''t even wait for it to mature even if they exhaust their lifespan." Chapter 271 - 222: Acquiring the Nascent Soul Spirit Object_4 "At the same time, cultivating such a spiritual medicine is quite difficult, with exceedingly stringent growing conditions," "That''s why the Thousand-Year Moon Flower Grass is extremely rare and precious." Lin Yazhu sighed. It was why she felt incredibly fortunate this time, actually finding a Nascent Soul spiritual object in the storage bag of a Golden Core Cultivator. It was like a pie falling from the sky. "But this is only passing the first hurdle. The next two may not be so easy to overcome," Zhou Sui reminded her. "That''s already quite good, increasing the likelihood of Nascent Soul formation by 10%." "Who knows how many Golden Core Cultivators want to desperately seize it, but all of them fail to get it." "Most Golden Core Cultivators can''t even pass the first hurdle, not to mention hope for the second or third." "Of course, if there''s a spiritual medicine that can help pass the second Heart Devil Tribulation, it can also be referred to as a Nascent Soul spiritual object." "But such a Nascent Soul spiritual object is even more rare and precious." "As for the third Heavenly Tribulation, I have the superior treasure Gold Thunder Bamboo, which can significantly eliminate the thunder tribulations'' power." "If we can successfully cross the first two hurdles, then the third hurdle will surely be passed." Lin Yazhu''s eyes flashed with an exhilarating glow. She felt that after waiting for so long, she finally saw a glimmer of hope. "Heart Devil Tribulation?!" Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes, a sharp light in his gaze, realizing he may be able to help Lin Yazhu pass this hurdle. His cultivation of Summoning Demon Heart Scripture seemed to have a great restraining effect on the Heart Demon. If he could apply this cultivation technique, he might be able to devour the Heart Demon. At the same time, he could utilize the power of the Dream Soul Gu to help digest the Heart Demon. If successful, Lin Yazhu''s Nascent Soul formation success rate could increase above 80%. However, he didn''t mention it for the time being. After all, his cultivation was weak at the moment, only at the late-stage of Foundation Establishment. Such cultivation could not be very useful in summoning the Demon Heart Scripture. Regardless, if he advanced into the Golden Core Realm, everything would be different. Therefore, his main goal now was to enhance his cultivation and advance to the Golden Core Realm as soon as possible. However, it wasn''t something that could be achieved overnight. Luckily, he and Lin Yazhu had a very long lifespan, no rush for the moment. ...... At this moment, on Yu Family''s Island. The patriarch of the Yu family, Yu Ming, was as pale as ashes, looking at the four shattered Life Talisman in the ancestral hall of his family. This indicated that the four Gold Core Masters of the Yu family were all dead. He had been in the ancestral hall for an entire night, aging overnight, not daring to leave. Because he understood the terrifying consequences if this matter were leaked. Then, the Yu family might not be able to hold on to Yu Family''s Island. Even the Yu family''s enemies might seize the opportunity to attack the Yu family. In a short time, the Yu family might be wiped out, completely extinct. Then he would be the criminal of the Yu family. "How did this happen?" "Didn''t they say this operation was foolproof?" "Why did the elder patriarchs all die this time? What exactly happened?" "Could it be that the Immortal Mist City is some kind of a dangerous den?" Patriarch Yu Ming''s face paled. Now he regretted it so much that his intestines were turning green. If he had known that Immortal Mist City held such immense and unfathomable power, he would not have dared to provoke them no matter what. But it was all too late now. There was no way to make up for the previous mistakes. People like elder patriarch Yu Feng couldn''t be revived. Just as he was thinking, the Communication Talisman on his body suddenly rang. His face changed, he immediately knew who it was likely to be, the contact person of the Sky Demon Sect. He had long since joined the Sky Demon Sect. Most of the core personnel of the Yu family were members of the Sky Demon Sect. They had been part of the Wuji Alliance for hundreds of years and were essentially spies for the Sky Demon Sect, passing on Wuji Alliance''s information to the Sky Demon Sect. Relying on the resources obtained from these two large forces, the Yu family developed extraordinarily quickly, "Sir," Patriarch Yu Ming hesitated no further, immediately activated the Communication Talisman. A seductive voice from the other end of the talisman echoed, a voice that was enchanting. "Tell me, what exactly happened? Why did four Golden Core Cultivators from your Yu family die? What exactly did you do?" The one speaking was a female Golden Core Cultivator of the Sky Demon Sect. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 272 - 223: Marrying the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, All Are Dao Companions_1 But at this moment, Yu Ming was so scared that he knelt on the ground, his heart devoid of any ripples. He was drenched in sweat, his face ashen, for he knew if his answer did not satisfy the other party, his death was almost certain. No one could save him. After all, the person he was dealing with was a True Disciple of the Sky Demon Sect, also a disciple of the Sect Master, a cultivator who had achieved Golden Core Completion, and was the infamous Chu Dieyi, the witch who had made a name for herself in the Canglan Sea region. Even over the communication device, she still had the ability to make him wish he were dead. "Reporting to the Master." "This was all due to our poor decisions." "Recently, a powerful competitor called Immortal Mist City emerged on Yu Family''s Island." "Therefore, we decided to team up with other Golden Core Masters, disguised as robbers, to kill the Golden Core cultivators of Immortal Mist City." "But we had never expected, that after the Supreme Elder Yu Feng and others arrived at Immortal Mist City last night, they vanished without a trace." "Even their life plaques shattered." Yu Ming truthfully narrated his actions, stating that this decision, which had led several Golden Core cultivators to their deaths, was purely their own decision. He did not dare to hide anything. Because the last thing she tolerated was lies. If he was honest, there was a possibility that he might have a chance at survival. "Immortal Mist City? What''s their background?" Chu Dieyi asked. "Not sure, we only know that they are Golden Core forces from a remote sea area." "It seemed that they had faced a disaster, forcing them to abandon their island homes and join the Wuji Alliance." "We didn''t expect these foreign factions, comprised of just three Golden Core Masters, to be able to make our Supreme Elders vanish without a trace, and they even didn''t have a chance to escape." Yu Ming said with a bitter smile. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though he had heard tales of hidden talents within the Canglan Sea region, he had never seen any. Wasn''t it true that any capable cultivator gained fame in their youth, making a name for themselves across the Canglan Sea region? But now, reality had delivered him a sharp slap in the face. The obscure Immortal Mist City alone had caused the Yu family to take a great tumble, resulting in the death of four Golden Core cultivators. This huge loss had crushed the Yu family''s chances of gaining domination over this sea region. Even maintaining the prosperity of Yu Family''s Island would be an extremely challenging task now. "Immortal Mist City? It seems like another mysterious force is lurking. What are they trying to accomplish by hiding in the Wuji Alliance?" "Do they hail from other Nascent Soul Sects or are they indeed from a remote sea region" Upon hearing this, Chu Dieyi started to take an interest in Immortal Mist City. A glint was visible in her beautiful eyes. "Master, what should we do now?" Yu Ming couldn''t help but ask. He was panicking. If the enemy were to attack Yu Family''s Island, given the current strength of the Yu family, they were doomed for sure. If possible, he hoped that the Sky Demon Sect would intervene and help him deal with this trouble. "Shut up, this is the trouble you brought upon yourselves with your reckless actions, and now you want the Sky Demon Sect to help you clean up the mess?" "It seems you''ve forgotten your place." Chu Dieyi snorted. Buzz~~ Suddenly, an unseen force sounded through the communication talisman, affecting Yu Ming and triggering the restriction on him. "Ahh!" Yu Ming immediately let out a gruesome scream. He felt intense pain engulfing his entire body as if he were being bitten by numerous ants. The pain was beyond description. Fortunately, this place was shielded by a sound barrier; otherwise, the other members of the Yu family would have heard his screams. "I''m sorry, Master, I was wrong. Please spare my life." "I am a Golden Core Master, and also the head of the Yu family. I am still useful to the Sky Demon Sect. I''m still useful." Yu Ming kept begging for mercy. He knew that a simple thought from the other party could end his life due to the restriction placed on him. From the very beginning, his life was not his own to control. "Hmph, if it weren''t for the fact that you are somewhat useful." "Today would be your last day." Chu Dieyi said indifferently, but temporarily relieved the force of the restriction. "Thank you, Master, thank you, Master." Yu Ming curled up on the ground, drenched in sweat and tears of gratitude. He felt as if he had just escaped death. "For now, you should not provoke Immortal Mist City." "We have listed Immortal Mist City as a key observation target and intend to investigate this sect thoroughly." "Once we get the clear picture, we will make our plans. It''s not too late." "At present, the Sky Demon Sect has more important matters to handle and cannot afford to stir up trouble here." Chu Dieyi said in a grave voice. Although she was very interested in Immortal Mist City and wanted to know what kind of power the Golden Core Masters behind this city wielded, she also knew that they were not easily dealt with. Unless the Nascent Soul Ancestor was dispatched. The problem was, that area was Wuji Alliance''s territory. If the Nascent Soul Ancestor were dispatched, it might easily lead to a war between the two great sects, causing more loss than gain. More importantly, to make the Nascent Soul Ancestor take action, a justifiable reason, as well as enough benefits, were needed. Dealing with Immortal Mist City for what benefit? Was it for the sake of revenge for a bunch of spies? Don''t be ridiculous. Cultivators in the demonic sect were known for their indifference. They frequently killed each other, let alone taking revenge for their sect brothers?! So, until she had a clear understanding of Immortal Mist City, she would not make any rash moves. "Yes, Master." Yu Ming nodded repeatedly. Without the support of the Sky Demon Sect, all he could do was remain in hiding. ........ In the Sky Demon Sect''s headquarters, atop a mountain. Chapter 273 - 223: Marrying the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, All Are Dao Companions_2 This place seemed to be surrounded by endless Demonic Qi, enveloped by clouds and fog all day long, making it impossible to clearly see the situation inside. At this moment, a dazzlingly beautiful woman was standing in the palace. She was wearing a black chiffon long dress, revealing her proud figure and long legs. Her jade feet lightly stepped on the ground, like a fairy in the night. Her eyes were watery, seemingly filled with a faint coldness, dismissive of everything. Her delicate fingers and creamy skin were as white as snow, lustrous and translucent like they could wring out water. One could say that she was a natural beauty, capable of causing the fall of nations, filled with charm and grace. Any man would go crazy for her, and wish to fall under her pomegranate skirt. She was Chu Dieyi, a true disciple of the Sky Demon Sect. Although she was only two hundred years old, she had already advanced her cultivation to Golden Core Completion and was touted as the next Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect. "Sister Chu." At this moment, femal cultivators immediately appeared in front of Chu Dieyi, all treating her with utmost reverence. After all, they had great fear for such a capricious witch. "Hmm." "You all go investigate the Immortal Mist City of Wuji Alliance." "Bring back all the information about this power." "But remember not to act rashly. Just gathering information is enough." Chu Dieyi sat in the throne of the palace, her slender legs crossed, and lazily commanded. "Yes, Sister Chu." Hearing this, the numerous female cultivators of the Sky Demon Sect nodded, and without another word, immediately left the palace. They didn''t ask why. As long as Sister Chu issued an order, they would follow it. There was no need to ask for reasons. "Next is to form the Nascent Soul." "But to pass the three tests of the Nascent Soul is really difficult." In the immense palace, only Chu Dieyi was left. She had no interest in the tasks she had just delegated. It was something she did casually. What she was more concerned about now was forming her own Nascent Soul. Despite being a Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator, and hailed as the most excellent genius of the Sky Demon Sect in a millennium, she still didn''t have much confidence in forming the Nascent Soul. Indeed, she could pass the first test, but passing the Heart Devil Tribulation and the Heaven Thunder Tribulation was not that easy. Especially for cultivators of the demon path, this was akin to an insurmountable gap. So she had been hesitant to break through. "According to Master, to form my Nascent Soul, I need to go out and find an opportunity." "But where is the opportunity for my Nascent Soul." Chu Dieyi fell into deep thought. ...... At this time, on the Immortal Mist Peak of the Immortal Mist Sect in Water Star Island. "Husband, did you say you''re going to marry Sister Lin?" Leng Yuexi''s beautiful eyes widened, looking at Zhou Sui in surprise. She didn''t expect her husband would actually marry Lin Yazhu. It was really unimaginable. "Yes." Zhou Sui nodded. This was the conclusion he came to after a long period of thought. Since they were all his Dao companions, there was no need for secrecy. Why not be upright and be together. This was not something shameful. "Damn it, I knew that old woman had ulterior motives." "She always looked at my husband with narrowed eyes." "She couldn''t get married at over three hundred years, already an old maid, and she still aimed at my husband." "Did that old woman force herself onto you, Husband?" Shen Biqian gritted her teeth. She believed it must have been Lin Yazhu, who coveted her handsome husband and used her power as a Golden Core Cultivator, to perform despicable and shameless deeds. That was how that shameless woman got him. After all, for an old maid in her three-hundred-year-old age, her thirst for a man could be imagined. "What do you mean by forcing oneself onto someone?" "Zhou and I are in mutual affection. I think you were the one who forced yourself onto him, an old cow eating young grass." At this moment, Lin Yazhu appeared in front of everyone in a flash. Then she looked at Shen Biqian with contempt, as if seeing through this woman''s character. What?! Seeing the old woman dared to appear before her, Shen Biqian was so angry that she almost lost her breath. She was so angry that her teeth itched. But thinking back to the past, she felt a little guilty. After all, at the beginning, she did take advantage of people''s danger, repaying kindness with ingratitude, which was how she got her husband. Otherwise, who knew when she would be able to consummate her relationship with her husband. A woman should take the initiative. Otherwise, a good man would have been taken away by other women early on, and it wouldn''t be her turn. "Alright, alright, no more quarreling." "You all will be sisters in the future, why quarrel?" sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui hugged both Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian. "Humph, I will give Husband a face and not quarrel with this old woman." Shen Biqian snorted coldly but didn''t continue to be angry. And Lin Yazhu was a woman who knew the big picture. Naturally, she would not continue to pour oil on the fire. "Husband, when will the wedding be held." "Do we need to invite everyone in the same path?" Ji Bingyu asked. She thought this was a good thing. After all, her husband was marrying the sect masters of the three major sects, which was equivalent to actually unifying the three major sects. This would definitely hugely benefit the future development of Immortal Mist City. At least, the three major sects wouldn''t have conflicts and divisions over small matters. "No need for so much trouble." "Just inviting the brothers of the same sect is enough." "No need to invite others. It''s just a simple ceremony." Zhou Sui didn''t want to make such a big fuss. He just wanted to give Lin Yazhu a legal status. There was no need to prove anything to outsiders. Being too high-profile might invite unnecessary trouble. Chapter 274 - 223: Marrying the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, All Are Dao Companions_3 "Okay." Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ji Bingyu and the others all nodded their heads. ...... In no time, the news of Zhou Sui''s plan to marry Lin Yazhu, the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect, spread through the three major sects - Qingmu Sect, Danding Faction, and Immortal Mist Sect, like a hurricane. To the cultivators of these three major sects, it was the news no one could miss. "What? That pretty boy is going to marry our Sect Master of Qingmu Sect?" Upon the release of this news, many Qingmu Sect elders and disciples were instantly thrown into uproar. This was quite the explosive news, leaving them bewildered and indecisive. "Damn it, I knew that the pretty boy was up to no good." "He previously built a third-stage magic circle for our Qingmu Sect free of charge." "At first, I thought he was truly being kind, but it turns out that our Qingmu Sect has already paid the price." "Even our Sect Master is being taken away by this pretty boy." A Foundation Establishment elder from Qingmu Sect gritted his teeth with anger and frustration. "I told you before, anything free tends to be costliest, but you didn''t believe it." "This young man probably had gotten close with our Sect Master when he was building the magic circle." "If it weren''t for that opportunity, he wouldn''t have won her over." Another elder from Qingmu Sect felt helpless. It''s really hard to guard against a thief in one''s family. Who would have thought that in a short period of building the magic circle, this pretty boy managed to switch on his charm with the Sect Master, leaving them without a leg to stand on in any arguments. "It''s horrifying, how did he manage to do it?" "Our Sect Master has been single for over three hundred years, and must have encountered countless promising young men and handsome gentlemen." "Her heart is like iron, yet she was still won over by him. I just can''t figure out what means he used." Some people found it bewildering, seeing the matter as a tall tale. They had no idea what their Sect Master saw in this man. "Perhaps it''s because she''s been single for over three hundred years, and so she wasn''t able to withstand his advances." "A few sweet nothings from this pretty boy, and she''d likely fall." "The Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect and the Leader of Danding Faction were both won over the same way, let alone the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect." "Gotta say, this young man really lives up to Heavenly Jade Daoist''s reputation, his ability to charm women is prodigious, a real natural." "People are just incomparable." The Foundation Establishment elders finally yielded. In some sense, this young man was indeed a prodigy. Simply with a charming look, sweet words, and some unique methods, he had made numerous beautiful women love him to death. "Actually, this might not be a bad thing." "With the Sect Masters of the three sects all married to this man, doesn''t it mean the three major sects will become more united?" "This place is the territory of the Wuji Alliance, not our past home of Immortal Mist Island." "In this territory, being a Golden Core Master isn''t enough to protect a power." "We need forces with at least three to five Golden Core Masters so as not to be looked down upon by other forces." "Now that the Sect Masters of the three sects are all married to this man, we''ll essentially be a big family." "There''s nothing that could possibly break apart the three major sects." At this moment, an elder from the Qingmu Sect expressed his thoughts with a solemn tone. He felt that this might not necessarily be a bad thing but rather something that might unite the three major sects even more. Only in this manner, can they survive in this turbulent territory without being annexed by other forces. "That''s surely the case." The many Foundation Establishment elders had no choice but to accept the situation. Given the circumstances, they had no other option. This was, after all, the decision of a Golden Core Master, with no room for opposition. Not accepting it wouldn''t make any difference. Were they really going to leave their sect and this place?! Therefore, one way or another, they had no choice but to accept this established fact. Chapter 275 - 224: Perfect Foundation Establishment, Mana Solidification_1 Several days later. Clearly, the wedding of Zhou Sui and Lin Yazhu was conducted successfully. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Almost all the guests were jovial, and there was no cultivator who dared to cause trouble at the wedding. After all, who would dare to cause a scene at the wedding feast of a Golden Core Master, unless you have a death wish. Even if they were extremely jealous of Zhou Sui, they would not dare to say so openly, they could only grumble in secret. From then on, the Sect Masters of the three major sects had all become Zhou Sui''s counterparts. And Zhou Sui had factually become the authority of the three major sects, literally the Emperor. Of course, for Zhou Sui, there was nothing to be scared about. The storms of the outside world couldn''t affect him. His most important goal now was to advance his cultivation and ascend to the Golden Core Realm. Besides his cultivation, everything else was illusionary and not worth mentioning. ...... Five years later. In a quiet room. Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, eerily operating the Insect God Sutra. With his body as the centre, the massive force of nature''s spiritual energy came tumbling, forming a huge Spirit Energy Vortex. At the same time, the Gu Insects on his body were also ingesting and discharging the nature''s spiritual energy, forming smaller Spirit Energy Vortexes. This spiritual energy entered his body through the spiritual root, and then transformed into droplets of Mana liquid. Bang~~~ After operating the Insect God Sutra for 108 cycles, Zhou Sui opened his eyes, aware that the Mana within his body had reached its peak. His Dantian Qi Sea was flowing with a massive amount of Mana liquid, much like a mini lake. "Foundation Establishment is complete." "Finally advanced to the peak of Foundation Establishment." "The Insect God Sutra, it''s the limit with one thousand droplets of Mana, Foundation Establishment has reached the peak, could not progress further." Zhou Sui smiled slightly, after cultivating bitterly for five years, constantly ingesting and exhaling spiritual energy, combined with dual cultivating with his Dao partners, he had finally enhanced his internal mana to the extreme, reaching the state of perfect Foundation Establishment. He sensed a thousand droplets of Mana liquid in his body. It was basically at the limit of what his Dantian Qi Sea could accommodate, and it was impossible to enhance it further. The next step was the Core Formation. "I''m fifty years old now.""Only fifty years old, and already cultivated to the peak of Foundation Establishment.""Even the cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Root progress at about the same speed." Zhou Sui was in a very cheerful mood. He sensed that each drop of mana liquid in his Dantian Qi Sea seemed to be continually solidifying, much like the state of a liquid solidifying into ice. According to the experience of Core Formation from Qingmu Sect, the Immortal Mist Sect, and Danding Faction, this was greatly beneficial and an auspicial sign for Core Formation. "This is the advantage of self-cultivation." "Mana within the body is much purer compared to those cultivators who use the Foundation Pill to ascend, without any impurities." "Other Foundation Establishment cultivators have to consume spiritual objects to get rid of impurities in their bodies to cause mana to solidify." "But I''m different. I do not need to consume any spiritual objects." "Because the mana within my body is too pure, it naturally starts to solidify." "And up to now, the Mana solidification has reached 10% and this process is still continuing." "When the Mana has fully solidified, reaching the maximum limit, that''s when it''s time to start Core Formation." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, he felt his Core Formation was imminent. Of course, this state of Mana solidification is not easy to accelerate. Unless you consume Core Formation spiritual objects, you can accelerate this process. However, Zhou Sui was in no rush and wouldn''t consume Core Formation spiritual objects. He wanted his mana to solidify naturally and spontaneously. Go with the flow. After all, this way his Foundation for Core Formation would be more perfect, and he could condense a more robust Golden Core. Anyway, he was not in a hurry and had enough time to wait for the Mana in the Dantian Qi Sea to completely solidify. He was now just fifty years old. For a Foundation Establishment cultivator, this was indeed very young. With this in mind, Zhou Sui opened his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui.] [Cultivation: Late Foundation Establishment (Progress: 99%).] [Life span: 50 (3200) years.] [Aptitude: Fifth-grade spiritual root (30%).] [Swordsmanship: Third-Order, Lower-Grade (50%).] [Rune: Second Stage Middle Grade (70%).] [Seventh-Order formation: Third Class, High Grade (99%).] [Pill Master: Third-Order Lower-Grade (60%).] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Great Achievement (25%).] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (25%).] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart-eye Insight, Heart Eye Linguistics (75%).] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster (99%), Wind Blade Art: Proficient, Golden Light skill: Proficient, Ice Frost skill: Proficient, Spring Wind Rain skill: Proficient, Lightning Summoning skill: Proficient...] [Obsession Gu: Third-Order Upper Class, Clone Gu: Second-Order Upper Class, Wine Bug: Second-Order Upper Class, Gold Eating Bug: Second-Order Upper Class, Book Worm: Second-Order Upper Class, Dream Soul Gu: Third-Order Lower-class, Dragon Elephant Gu: Second-Order Upper Class, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Second-Order Upper Class, Teleportation Insect: Second-Order Upper Class, Array Heart Gu: Third Order Upper-Class, Object-searching Gu: Second-Order Upper-Class.] "Not bad." Looking at the data on his virtual panel, Zhou Sui was very satisfied. Although his other cultivation skills didn''t progress much during the last five years, since he primarily spent his time advancing his cultivation, that''s why he progressed to the peak of Foundation Establishment this quickly. But, there was some progress. After all, over the long run, even small steps can result in significant progress in the long run. Chapter 276 - 224: Perfect Foundation Establishment, Mana Solidification_2 Click~~ At this time, Zhou Sui opened the door, left the quiet chamber, stretched, and breathed the fresh air outside. "Husband, have you finished your retreat?" "Wait, have you reached the perfection stage of Foundation Establishment?" At this moment, Leng Yuexi happened to pass by the quiet chamber. She sensed the aura leaking from Zhou Sui and was overjoyed, her beautiful eyes radiated light, feeling extremely excited. Of course, the reason she was able to sense Zhou Sui''s aura was that he had not used the Phantasma Transformation skill. Otherwise, Leng Yuexi would not be able to detect it at all. "That''s right." Zhou Sui smiled slightly and admitted directly. "That''s wonderful." "You truly are a unique genius." "You''re just fifty years old, and you''ve already reached the perfection of Foundation Establishment." "Back in the day, I only reached this realm when I was eighty." "I can''t believe you are about to start Core Formation." Leng Yuexi was overjoyed and felt unspeakably happy. If Zhou Sui successfully formed his core, Immortal Mist City would gain one more Golden Core, greatly enhancing the city''s strength, which would be tremendously beneficial in all aspects. "I still have a long way to go, I''m just getting started." "I''m still a long way from Core Formation." "After all, Core Formation requires passing through three stages. I must act prudently." Zhou Sui waved his hand, saying humbly. Although his chances of core formation were over 90%, nothing was certain until success was achieved. He would definitely not be careless, to prevent any setbacks. "I don''t care." "With your talents, you''re sure to succeed in Core Formation." Leng Yuexi didn''t care about that. She believed that her husband was like a god who had descended to the mortal world and that Core Formation would be a piece of cake for him. She clung to Zhou Sui''s arm, almost wishing to melt her body into his. "Okay, okay, I''ll take your word for it." Zhou Sui was rather helpless, but he had no intention of stopping Leng Yuexi. "Husband, why don''t we take a stroll in Immortal Mist City?" "It seems you haven''t left the mountain in a long time." Leng Yuexi suggested with yearning eyes at Zhou Sui. She wanted to stroll around the streets like a mortal couple. "Alright." Seeing Leng Yuexi''s longing expression, Zhou Sui had absolutely no intention to refuse. Truth to be told, he had indeed been on Immortal Mist Peak for a long time, barely ever venturing down. A trip to Immortal Mist City was not a big deal. After all, it was the territory of the Immortal Mist Sect. Nothing unexpected would happen. It was very safe. Whoosh! In no time, Zhou Sui and Leng Yuexi had arrived near a huge city close to the main base of the Immortal Mist Sect, a coastal city at the edge of Water Star Island. Of course, the two had used the Phantasma Transformation skill, disguising their appearance as ordinary people. If Zhou Sui and Leng Yuexi appeared as themselves in Immortal Mist City, it would certainly cause quite the commotion amongst disciples of the Sect and many would swarm towards them. This would contradict their initial intention. "Hmm, has Immortal Mist City grown so large?" Upon entering Immortal Mist City, Zhou Sui looked around and found that compared to five years ago, Immortal Mist City seemed to have expanded more than tenfold, with bustling streets in all directions. Buildings sprouted everywhere. There were a lot of Cultivators on the streets, very busy, extremely prosperous and lively. Some were carrying swords, others were hanging gourds, some were even riding giant beasts. The kinds of Cultivators were as varied as could be. This scene reminded him of the old Misty Cloud City. However, the Cultivators in Immortal Mist City were much stronger than those in Misty Cloud City back in the day. There were numerous Cultivators in the late stages of Qi Cultivation, and Foundation Establishment Cultivators could be seen now and then. This seemed to be a true city of Cultivators. "Of course." "Five years ago, you and Sister Lin wiped out the ten Golden Core Masters who attacked from the Yu family. After that incident, basically no faction in the nearby waters could compete with us." "Those Gold Core families, after losing their Golden Core Masters, are all hunkered down in their islands. They dare not venture out, fearing retaliation from us." "Because of this, Immortal Mist City has undergone tremendous development in these five years." "The population has reached as many as five hundred thousand and continues to grow." "A large number of Cultivators also brought a lot of business opportunities, and various cultivation resources." "You can say, Immortal Mist City has become the largest trading city in this area." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Leng Yuexi said proudly. After all, she witnessed the rise of Immortal Mist City from zero to a city with a population of five hundred thousand. This was already a staggering development. Because these are five hundred thousand Cultivators, not mortals. The two are worlds apart. It can be said that Immortal Mist City has become the biggest source of wealth for the three major sects. Each year, they could get constant resources and Spirit Stones from the city. What''s more, the wealth earned now by the Immortal Mist Sect is even more than what they had on Immortal Mist Island in the past. Because the resources of this sea area are extremely abundant. Not only do they have a variety of demon beast materials, demon cores, they also have cultivated a large number of Spiritual Medicines and Spiritual Materials, etc. Chapter 277 - 224: Perfect Foundation Establishment, Mana Solidification_3 Spiritual medicines that are unattainable on Immortal Mist Island can now be seen everywhere in the sea area. Due to this, the strength of the Immortal Mist Sect has significantly increased over this period, giving rise to many Foundation Establishment elders. "Where are the others? Where have they gone?" Zhou Sui inquired about the whereabouts of his other companions. "Sister Shen remains on Fire Star Island. Currently, she is obsessed with alchemy. She hasn''t left the Alchemy Room for several days." "As for Sister Lin, she''s still in closed-door cultivation, seemingly perfecting her Golden Core Cultivation Power to prepare for Nascent Soul formation." "Sister Ji is currently residing in the Immortal Mist Sect. As the Peak Master of Sword Peak, she likely guides disciples in swordsmanship. Given her present state of Second-Order comprehension, she has more than enough capability to mentor disciples." "Sister Xia is still engrossed in the study of Seventh-Order formation knowledge on Array Peak. Recently, she had profound insights about formations, helping the Immortal Mist Sect build many Second-Order formations in the process." "Lastly, Sister Mu is the most formidable Talisman Master of our Immortal Mist Sect. She recently opened a talisman shop in Immortal Mist City, primarily selling talismans refined by our sect. Her talismans are highly praised and are likely for sale in Immortal Mist City." Leng Yuexi briefly described the current conditions of their sisters. "Good." Listening to these words, Zhou Sui felt satisfied. This represented the tranquil daily life of cultivators, unlike his previous experiences in Misty Cloud City, where one had to tread carefully due to fears of being eradicated by other cultivators unexpectedly. He spent every day in fear, living a life that wasn''t fit for any human. Of course, there probably wasn''t much difference between the present Immortal Mist City and Misty Cloud City. The reason for this transformation was purely due to his increased strength. His cultivation wasn''t just limited to reaching the Foundation Establishment, his body was comparable to body cultivators at the Golden Core stage. Even when encountering cultivators in the early stages of Golden Core, he could best them in battle. As a result, factors that could threaten him have significantly decreased, and he no longer needs to live in constant fear like before. This is the underlying drive for his continuous cultivation improvements. Not only about the extension of life, more importantly, he wanted to live peacefully and comfortably. Next, Zhou Sui and Leng Yuexi went shopping in Immortal Mist City. They bought some street food. They tried on some new clothes and shoes. They also checked out the market stalls set by Loose Cultivators, looking for potential bargains. They spent the entire afternoon browsing the city. Zhou Sui hasn''t had the chance to enjoy shopping in a long time, just like in his former life. He felt a sense of calm washing over his soul. "Huh?!" In the evening, as the sun was about to set, Zhou Sui planned to return to Immortal Mist Peak. However, suddenly, he felt a stroke of unease, and his eyes flashed a hint of a cold glint. "What''s the matter, my lord?" Leng Yuexi immediately noticed her lord''s reaction and asked. "It''s bad. Purple Yan is in danger." "A Golden Core cultivator is trying to abduct her." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, his face was serious. He sensed that his clone residing within Mu Ziyi had taken action, blocking the sudden attack, thereby saving Mu Ziyi. What?! On hearing this, Leng Yuexi was equally shocked. This was Immortal Mist City after all, which Golden Core cultivator would dare to cause trouble, especially in broad daylight. Whoosh! However, without saying anything more, Zhou Sui invoked the Teleportation Insect and instantly appeared by Mu Ziyi''s side. ¡­... A little earlier in time. A young man wearing extravagant clothes, looking pale, appeared in Immortal Mist City, two Golden Core early stage guards flanked him, their bodies emanating a formidable aura. His name was Shangguan Xu, a cultivator in the early stages of Golden Core. If it was just that, it could be ignored, but his father, Shangguan Qing, was a Nascent Soul Ancestor of Wuji Alliance. With the backing of his father''s reputation, he was practically unchallenged in this sea area. Wherever he went, he was treated as a guest of honor. This man was greedy and corrupt, a typical debauchee; his bad reputation had long ago spread throughout Wuji Alliance. However, due to his personal cultivation and his father being a Nascent Soul Ancestor, most could do nothing but endure his deceit. "Tsk-tsk, this place is Immortal Mist City?" "In just ten years of development, it has reached this scale." "It seems the cultivators here know how to amass wealth." Shangguan Xu''s eyes revealed a greedy look. Seeing the bustling shops and the constant flow of cultivators, in his eyes, this city was a fat sheep. Prior to arriving in Immortal Mist City, he had investigated all the information about this place. Immortal Mist City is controlled by three external Golden Core Sects that had joined the Wuji Alliance just ten years ago. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In short, they don''t have any backing of any Nascent Soul Ancestor. Hence, forces rich yet without any powerful backing like this were his favorite targets of extortion. Even with one successful attempt, he does not have to worry about the resources required for his cultivation for the next several decades. Even if he fails, he doesn''t care. After all, with his father''s position as a Nascent Soul Ancestor, nobody dares to harm him. This is why he had been unscrupulous in Wuji Alliance for more than three hundred years. Despite his numerous atrocities, he managed to survive and thrive. Chapter 278 - 224: Perfect Foundation Establishment, Mana Solidification_4 "Young Master, it''s said that Immortal Mist City is controlled by three female Golden Core cultivators." "They are top-notch in their manners, looks and figures, and are known as the ''Three Beauties of Immortal Mist City''. Their fame spreads far and wide." "If you can take these three Golden Core cultivators as concubines, the city will probably fall into your hands easily." A guard obsequiously stated. He was an Early Stage of Golden Core cultivator named Zhang Wen, subordinated to the Nascent Soul Ancestor Shangguan Qing, assigned to guard Shangguan Xu''s side. "But I heard they already have Taoist companions." Another Golden Core guard said. His name was Li Hu, and he was also an Early Stage of Golden Core cultivator. "Taoist companions? Isn''t that better?" "What I love most are female cultivators who have Taoist companions. I wouldn''t like her if she didn''t have one." Shangguan Xu''s eyes suddenly brightened, feeling quite thrilled. He inherited his father''s, the Nascent Soul Ancestor Shangguan Qing''s character, which was a lecherous one. He had snatched over a hundred female cultivators. The male cultivators whose partners were snatched dared not say a word in anger. After all, with the backing of the Nascent Soul Ancestor, who would dare to complain? "Young Master, we probably need to plan for this long-term." "After all, they are female Golden Core cultivators whose power is not to be underestimated." Guard Li Hu advised. He didn''t care about the ideas of the Golden Core women, he was just afraid of his young master getting hurt. After all, if the female cultivators of Golden Core were truly enraged and fought to death, the young master might also get killed. Although some people would treat the Nascent Soul Ancestor with caution, others wouldn''t care. Anything could happen in this vast sea. "Don''t worry, this kind of thing is just like Alchemy, it needs to be prepared in advance." "Without absolute certainty, how could I act rashly?" Shangguan Xu smiled slightly. Although he was a spoiled young master, it didn''t mean he was a fool. If the other party was really not easy to provoke, he wouldn''t rashly rush forward and waste his own life. "Young Master, look at that talisman shop." "It seems the lady boss inside is also a great beauty." Just then, guard Zhang Wen called out excitedly, looking at a huge talisman shop in the distance. Inside the shop was none other than a beautiful woman, Mu Ziyi, patrolling around. She was dressed in a purple long dress that highlighted her exquisite figure, her skin was fair as snow, and she was stunningly beautiful. Especially after a long period of cultivation, her face had a hint of enchanting allure, looking just like a ripe peach. Her face was incredibly pure, and her large watery eyes seemed to speak. This woman who embodied both innocence and enchantment was simply a top-tier woman in the world. It wasn''t just guard Zhang Wen, all the men around almost couldn''t take their eyes off her. "She''s top-tier, truly top-tier." "I, Shangguan Xu, have had many women, but this one could be the first." "I must have her, I must." "Zhang Wen, go for it, snatch the woman for me." "I want to see her in my bed tonight." Shangguan Xu''s eyes suddenly heated up, it seemed as if fire could spew out. He couldn''t wait to snatch this woman now. He hadn''t been this excited in a long time. Although he didn''t know the origins of this woman, he didn''t care. After all, none could surpass his father, the Nascent Soul Ancestor. Over the years, as long as he wanted a woman, even if she was on the street, he simply snatched her away. If anyone dared to stop him, he would kill them on the spot. "Yes, Young Master." Hearing this, guard Zhang Wen, flashed and covered the talisman shop with a terrifying Golden Core Law Domain. Every cultivator inside the shop couldn''t move. One by one, they were horrified, as if they had encountered a primordial beast and didn''t know what had happened. At this moment, it seemed as if the nature''s spiritual energy in this area had stopped flowing. But this was a Golden Core cultivator. To other cultivators, he was like a god, impossible to resist. What?! Mu Ziyi also sensed this power. She was stunned; she was just doing her rounds in the shop checking on the talismans'' sales. But who could have foreseen that she would encounter such a disaster, that a Golden Core cultivator would make a move on her. It was an unwarranted disaster. But at this moment, she also calmed down. Even if the enemy was a Golden Core Master, she still had the trump card that her husband left for her. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Immediately, a clone of Zhou Sui sensed that Mu Ziyi was in danger, it immediately appeared, transforming into an unfamiliar Golden Core cultivator. "Seeking death." Clone Zhou Sui looked coldly at the attacking guard Zhang Wen, as if looking at a dead person. A dragon-like aura radiated from him, he directly threw a punch. Chapter 279 - 225: The Demon Calling Heart Sutra appears in the world, being weak is a sin_1 "Not good." Zhang Wen, the bodyguard, broke out in a cold sweat. He had never imagined that the owner of this talisman shop had a Golden Core bodyguard, and he had not detected their presence beforehand. He was slightly negligent when he made his move, as the opponent was merely a woman at the Foundation Establishment stage. In any case, she was not a match for him. But who could have thought that this woman had a Golden Core cultivator to protect her! This was completely unexpected. What was this woman''s background that she even had the protection of a Nascent Soul Ancestor?! At this moment, he regretted his actions. Rash actions indeed brought disasters, and he felt like a knife was hanging over his head. Hindsight, he should have investigated the stunning cultivator''s background before making a move. Unfortunately, it was too late now. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Bang! At this moment, Zhou Sui''s clone struck without hesitation. The force of hundreds of thousands of pounds came down like a punch from a true dragon and solidly hit the bodyguard Zhang Wen. A terrifying destructive force permeated through Zhang''s defensive robes, directly striking his internal organs. "Ah!" Immediately, a miserable scream rang out from Zhang Wen. His body was thrown like a cannonball, skidding against the ground, and finally stopping hundreds of meters away. A shocking fissure was carved directly into the ground. The road, initially made of marble, was now cracked extensively. The surrounding cultivators were startled and scattered in different directions. Finally, he landed heavily on a solid wall a few hundred meters away and then came to a stop. Even so, taking that punch caused him serious injuries; fresh blood flowed from all over his body, and countless bones were broken. He lay on the ground, barely conscious. "Damn you! You dare attack my man." "Do you know who I am? I''m Shangguan Xu." "Believe it or not, I can command your extermination." Witnessing this, Shangguan Xu was both shocked and outraged. He had never experienced anything like this. Initially, he was in high spirits, intending to abduct a woman. But who could have thought that he''d bump into a hard barrier this time and cause his bodyguard Zhang Wen to be seriously injured? If he were not treated urgently, he might completely fade away. Before Shangguan Xu could say anything more, the real Zhou Sui had teleported to his side. Raising his hand, he slapped Shangguan harshly across the face. Bang! Shangguan had not even had the chance to react when he suffered a fatal blow. Fortunately, he had numerous treasures protecting him. At this point, sensing imminent danger, his high-tier defensive treasure, Tortoise Shell, instantly activated its defensive barrier. An invisible energy shield enveloped him, with a myriad of tortoise shell patterns appearing on it. It contained formidable defensive power that could resist even the full force attack of a Golden Core. Even so, he was thrown like a top and crash-landed, creating a vast crater on the ground hundreds of meters away. Rocks were sent flying and dust rolled up into the air. Although the attack did not cause fatal damage, he was in an extremely embarrassing situation, lying helplessly on the ground like a turtle. "Young Master." Seeing this, the bodyguard Li Hu was both shocked and angered. Seeing Shangguan Xu in such a state, he blamed himself for failing in his duty as a bodyguard. He feared he might be severely punished by the Nascent Soul Ancestor. Boom~ Without saying another word, Li withdrew a Low-Grade Magical Treasure, the Crimson Tiger Claw, from his body. This claw, refined from the claw of a Golden Core tiger demon, was invincible and frightening, containing destructive metal power. It was especially effective against armors. If one were hit by it, their body would be torn apart. Even a lower-rank defensive treasure could hardly resist it. With this Low-Grade Magical Treasure, he was virtually invincible. While not invincible, very few could withstand his claw. The next second, the Crimson Tiger Claw struck. It formed a terrifying claw in mid-air, just like a real Golden Core tiger demon. It flashed with a strong lethal aura, enveloping several miles around. The surrounding cultivators started trembling with fear and continued to retreat. They did not dare to approach. After all, this was a battle between Golden Core cultivators. Whoever ventured near, either by accident or design, would be killed by the shockwave and be torn apart. Whoosh! Despite Zhou''s body being almost as strong as a Golden Core body cultivator and carrying Dragon Elephant Bloodline within him, he would not brazenly collide with the enemy. Using his Teleportation Insect, he instantly moved behind Li Hu. What?! Li was shocked. He never expected the mysterious cultivator''s speed to be this insane. It was so fast that it rivalled a Nascent Soul Ancestor''s teleportation. At this moment, it was too late for him to change his attack. Bang! The claw struck the air, and a building in the distance exploded instantly. It was as if an all-powerful demon descended from the sky and crushed the building, which was over a dozen floors tall, with one claw. Thankfully, the surrounding cultivators had already fled. Otherwise, this one strike would have killed dozens of them. The terrifying Qi swept across the earth creating a breathtaking trench. Rocks were flying, and dust was rolling everywhere. "Kill!" Zhou''s expression remained unchanged. A flying sword appeared in his hand, and his vast mana infused the flying sword. True Dragon Sword Technique''s fourth move - Dragon Rises! At this moment, a surge of True Dragon Sword Intent burst out. Behind him, an image of a true dragon seemed to materialize. It was as if an Ancient True Dragon had descended into the Mortal World. Chapter 280 - 225: The Demon Calling Heart Sutra Appears in the World, Being Weak is a Sin_2 Whoosh! As the sword thrust forward, its luminescence flashed like lightning¡ªtoo swift for even Divine Sense to grasp¡ªthe next moment it slammed into Li Hu, one of the guards. "How is this possible?!" "Who the hell is this guy?" "How can he be this powerful?" Li Hu''s eyes bulged, his pupils revealing a horrified look. To his dismay, he found his low-tier defensive armour treated as if it was made of paper. Pierced through effortlessly by this sharply intense Sword Qi. A gaping bloody hole appeared in his abdomen, blood gushed out like a free flowin source. With a ''thud'', his body fell to the ground, losing almost all of his fighting ability. However, due to the robust vitality of Golden Core cultivator, he was not dead yet. "Husband, you are so powerful." At this moment, Leng Yuexi finally arrived. She had witnessed her husband, Zhou Sui, severely injuring an early stage Golden Core cultivator with a mere flick of his wrist. Though her husband has spent years cultivating in the mountains, preferring to avoid any risks or battles, the world believed that her husband was not fond of fighting and primarily identified as an Array Master and Alchemist. Unbeknownst to others, his battle talent was exceedingly high. As a cultivator at the peak of Foundation Establishment, he easily crushed the Golden Core cultivator. This accomplishment alone would be enough to etch his name in the history of the Cultivation World. Such combat prowess was overly exaggerated and beyond imagination. "Die!" At this moment, Shangguan Xu finally realized his predicament. Seeing his two Golden Core bodyguards rendered half-dead, it dawned upon him that he had tangled with a tough adversary. His face twisted ferociously as he withdrew his second high-grade artifact, the Shadowless Needle, from his possession. It was crafted from the essence of five metals. Leaving no trace nor shadows in its wake, it was capable of causing invisible harm to individuals. Moreover, it specifically penetrated all types of defensive artifacts, killing ferociously. Using this high-grade artifact, he had claimed countless lives. Even a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator would potentially get killed instantly upon contact with the Shadowless Needle if they were caught off guard. Whoosh! In an instant, Shangguan Xu directed the Shadowless Needle towards Zhou Sui, launching his attack. A silvery chill in the mid-air silently merged into the void, its speed phenomenally fast. In the blink of an eye, it reached Zhou Sui''s side. It seemed as though it would hit Zhou Sui directly, but Zhou Sui had sensed Shangguan Xu''s movements long before. He could fully anticipate what Shangguan Xu was planning to do next, thanks to his extraordinary power of Heart Eyes, which were even more formidable than Divine Sense, allowing him to keep an eye on his surroundings. Shangguan Xu''s stealthy moves could not deceive him. Swoosh! Zhou Sui activated the Teleportation Insect. In a flash, he dodged Shangguan Xu''s attack. Boom~~ The Shadowless Needle immediately hit a distant building. The towering building was instantly blown up by the impact, with countless traces of transparent energy bursting forth, turning the building into a beehive formation. In just an instant, the whole building turned into ruins. Now one can imagine the power of the high-grade artifact, the Shadowless Needle. If it were to strike a mountain, it could easily crumble instantly. Among the high-grade artifacts, its lethality was considered one of the best. "Impossible." "How could you dodge my Shadowless Needle?!" Shangguan Xu was stunned for a moment. He was always invincible when he used this artifact before. Oftentimes, his enemies died instantly from his invisible needle, without offering any resistance. But now, his current opponent seemed to anticipate his next move, and effortlessly dodged his attack. He quickly realized that the enemy in front of him was beyond comparison to the cultivators he had encountered before. However, Zhou Sui had no intention of responding to anything Shangguan Xu said. Holding his flying sword, he again manifested the True Dragon Sword Art, aiming a direct hit towards Shangguan Xu. True Dragon Sword Intent! At this moment, this sword¡ªseveral times more terrifying than before¡ª merged both Sword Qi and Sword Intent, forming a horrifying Sword Radiance. Indomitable, it was even more terrifying than the Shadowless Needle. As if a true dragon was roaring. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thud! With just one sword strike, the high-grade defensive artifact, Xuan Turtle Cover, Shangguan Xu had originally equipped was instantly broken into pieces. The entire energy shield shattered, and after receiving a powerful impact, he was cruelly slammed onto the ground. He instantly made a deep pit. With a ''spurt'', he spat out a mouthful of blood. Suffering from an unprecedented power, all of his internal organs were seriously injured. At this moment, Shangguan Xu finally understood what fear was. A chill rose from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head¡ªwith the man standing before him intending to kill him. The problem was, he was the son of Nascent Soul Ancestor¡ª a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator. He had a lifetime of potential ahead¡ªpossibility of becoming a Nascent Soul Ancestor or even a Nascent Soul Elder. There was still a lot of wealth and glory yet to enjoy. How could he just die here? "No, don''t kill me." "I am Shangguan Xu, the son of the Nascent Soul Ancestor Shangguan Qing of the Wuji Alliance." "If you kill me, my father, even the Wuji Alliance will certainly seek to hunt you down." "Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, you will meet a dead-end. Do you understand?" Shangguan Xu threatened, trembling with fear, using his Nascent Soul Ancestor father''s status as his last resort. "So what if it''s the Nascent Soul Ancestor?" "The Canglan Sea area is so vast; there are plenty of places to hide. The Nascent Soul Ancestor can''t find us no matter what." Chapter 281 - 225: The Demon Calling Heart Sutra appears in the world, being weak is a sin_3 "There are numerous people who have offended the Nascent Soul Ancestor, yet not all of them are dead." "My lord, you don''t need to worry about us." "Worst case, we''ll move again. The world is vast, there''s no place we can''t go." Leng Yuexi hummed coldly, a trace of chill flashing in her eyes. She didn''t have deep affection for this ocean region anyway. As long as she was with her beloved, anywhere was home and moving again was nothing to fuss about. This youngster thought he could intimidate her with the Nascent Soul Ancestor ¡ª quite amusing. What?! Hearing this, Shangguan Xu''s face turned green. He had thought this man was ruthless, but the woman was even more so. She completely disregarded his identity as the Nascent Soul Ancestor''s son, intending to slaughter him on the spot. Now, he deeply regretted it. If he had known earlier about the formidable man backing this woman, he wouldn''t have laid a hand on her, even if it killed him. Damn the consequences. Many male cultivators have died at the hands of a woman for this very reason. "I can spare you." "But you must swear an oath to the Heart Demon." "You can''t speak of what happened today." "And you can''t retaliate against us in any way." "If you agree to these conditions, perhaps I could spare your life." Zhou Sui looked at Shangguan Xu indifferently. He initially wanted to kill him instantly, but considering the Nascent Soul Ancestor supporting him, he decided to hold back. Besides, he didn''t want to abandon the base he had just found. Importantly, things may not have reached a point of no return. Because he had cultivated a supreme demonic cultivation technique ¡ª the Heart Demon Invocation. The first level of this technique could conjure a demon seed and plant it in an enemy''s body. If they broke the promises linked to the demon seed, the seed would activate and devour their soul, making them a puppet. Previously, he never had the opportunity to utilize this demonic technique. After all, his fellow members of the Immortal Mist Sect were all on his side. It wouldn''t be right to use this practice on his own people and implant a demon seed in them. But this situation was different. These three Golden Core Masters were ideal candidates for the Heart Demon Invocation. If a demon seed were implanted in them, they would no longer have control over their own lives. "This!" Upon hearing this, Shangguan Xu almost burst out laughing, his heart calming significantly. It seemed that this youth, despite his outward bluster and claims of not fearing his father, Shangguan Qing, was terrified indeed. After all, who would want to offend a Nascent Soul Ancestor unnecessarily? That would be a sure path to death. As for swearing an oath to the Heart Demon, he wasn''t afraid of that. As the son of a Nascent Soul Ancestor, he naturally had items on hand to break the oath of the Heart Demon. Of course, he wasn''t foolish enough to reveal this information. If he truly angered the youth who might kill him on the spot, wouldn''t he be helpless and lamenting? Even if his father avenged him in the future, it would be of no significance. By then, he would be dead. What use would it be? His life was precious. He wouldn''t gamble it against the youth''s. "Alright." "I agree." "I won''t speak of anything that happened today." "And I won''t seek revenge on you in any way." "If I break this vow, let me be struck by divine punishment." Shangguan Xu spoke with a solemn oath, swearing to heaven. Buzz Buzz~~ S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The moment he finished speaking, an invisible demon seed silently penetrated Shangguan Xu''s body, melding into his soul, forming a kind of pact. At this moment, Zhou Sui felt an invisible connection form between him and Shangguan Xu. It seemed as if Shangguan Xu had become part of him. But the demon seed had yet to be activated. Once it was, it would immediately devour Shangguan Xu''s soul. "So this is how it is, this is the demon seed formed by the Heart Demon Invocation." "In essence, this is a Heart Demon, a controllable Heart Demon." "If they betray their promises and pact, it will activate immediately." "No wonder the Yama Sect is universally condemned in the East Wastelands." "Such a demonic method is incredibly eerie and terrifying, a moment''s carelessness could invoke a Heart Demon." "After all, no one can guarantee that they will keep their promise at all times." Zhou Sui was very pleased. The method of the Heart Demon Invocation was unimaginably similar to the Gu Insects he had mastered. And it was infinitely mysterious, difficult for the enemy to resist. Apparently, his decision to spare Shangguan Xu was the correct one. After all, if Shangguan Xu were killed here, his life tablet would shatter instantly, notifying the Nascent Soul Ancestor, Shangguan Qing, of his son''s death. By then, even if he was unwilling, he would have to flee. However, now was different. Shangguan Xu had a demon seed in him and swore an oath to the Heart Demon. If he broke the oath, he would be immediately possessed by the demon seed and become a puppet. His life or death would be at Zhou Sui''s discretion. From then onwards, whenever Shangguan Xu was destined to die, his death would not be linked to Zhou Sui himself. As long as the life tablet didn''t shatter, the Nascent Soul Ancestor wouldn''t bother him. After all, Shangguan Xu had so many enemies, his father, the Nascent Soul Ancestor Shangguan Qing, couldn''t possibly avenge him against all of them. In this way, it was a plan that killed many birds with one stone. "Fellow Daoist, I have already made the oath to the Heart Demon." "May I ask if I can leave now?" "Also, can my Golden Core guards also leave?" Chapter 282 - 225: The Demon Calling Heart Sutra appears in the world, being weak is a sin_4 Shangguan Xu wished he could get away from this dangerous place and man as soon as possible. Nonetheless, he put on a flattering smile, trying to soothe the other party. After all, he must not provoke him at any cost now. His life literally depended on this man. "Oh, you even remembered your guards. Somewhat a man of affection and righteousness, aren''t you?" "I don''t mind letting your two Golden Core guards leave. But they too will have to make a Heart Demon Vow." "Otherwise, they can only die here." Zhou Sui said indifferently. "No problem, we will make the Heart Demon Vows too." Learning of this, Zhang Wen and Li Hu, the two Golden Core cultivators, were overjoyed. They originally thought they were doomed and would definitely become the targets of venting anger. They hadn''t expected such a glimmer of hope. Truth be told, although they were severely wounded by Zhou Sui, already half-dead and bloodied, they were not completely dead. If they took the Healing Pills in time, they still had a chance to survive. Naturally, they didn''t want to die here. "Then let''s start." Zhou Sui silently created two demonic seeds again and implanted them into the two Golden Core guards. "I, Zhang Wen vow to heaven." "I, Li Hu vow to heaven." With this in mind, the two Golden Core guards immediately made the Heart Demon Vow to Zhou Sui. Hum Hum~~ The two demonic seeds also quietly merged into their bodies. Taking root and sprouting deep within their souls. Of course, neither of the two Golden Core cultivators noticed anything. .... An hour later, Shangguan Xu quickly left with the two Golden Core guards. They did not dare to stay in the Immortal Mist City, fearing that Zhou Sui might change his mind and decide to kill them there. At this point, the disciples of the Immortal Mist Sect quickly sealed off this area, swiftly repairing the buildings and streets in the area, and completely blocking the news from here. The Loose Cultivators in the Immortal Mist City only knew that a fight had occurred inside the city between Golden Core Masters. But the battle was brief and did not cause much damage, only a few buildings were damaged. Although the Loose Cultivators were shocked, they couldn''t dig up much information about it. Moreover, they didn''t delve too much into the details. After all, curiosity killed the cat. Those were the secrets of the Golden Core Masters. Knowing too much would not benefit them, the Loose Cultivators, in any way. "Husband, can we really trust those three''s Heart Demon Vows?" Leng Yuexi was a little skeptical about their integrity. Maybe they would seek revenge as soon as they were safe. Of course, it was her husband''s decision and she would not oppose it. "Rest assured, I''m not trusting their character." "But the demonic seeds I''ve implanted in them." "Haven''t you forgotten? I acquired an ancient inheritance from the Yama Sect." Zhou Sui replied, revealing the power of his Demonic Summoning technique. "I see, no wonder you were so confident. You had already planted the demonic seeds in them." "The moment they break their vows, they''ll be consumed by the Heart Demon." "If anything happens to them by then, it has nothing to do with us and there will be no blame to fall on us." Upon realizing this, Leng Yuexi understood her husband''s plan. No wonder her husband had so readily agreed to their request. In reality, from the very beginning, these three were already living on borrowed time. They were only spared for the time being to avoid unnecessary trouble. "I''m sorry, husband." "It''s all because of me that we ended up in this mess." Mu Ziyi stood in front of Zhou Sui, feeling guilty. If it weren''t for her, Shangguan Xu wouldn''t have been provoked, and they wouldn''t have encountered such danger. "Foolish, what does this have to do with you?" S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You haven''t done anything wrong." "If I must point out a fault, it would be that you''re too weak." "In the world of Cultivation, weakness itself is a sin." "If you were a Nascent Soul Ancestor, who would dare harm you?" "When you meet Shangguan Xu, just kill him with one slap." Zhou Sui looked at Mu Ziyi. "I understand, husband." Having heard this, Mu Ziyi clinched her fists, burning up with ambition in her heart. Initially, she was a female cultivator with no ambition at all, thinking that as long as she had her husband by her side, she could lead a peaceful family life without doing anything extra. But now, things were different. Even under her husband''s protection, she still needed to strive to better herself. In the world of Cultivation, without power, one could only be bullied. This was an inescapable harsh reality. Chapter 441 - 277: The First Pill Tribulation, Qi of Creation_1 "With this cultivation technique, my defensive power has significantly increased." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. As a person on Gou Dao, he had great enthusiasm for any life-saving cultivation techniques. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That''s why he made every effort to successfully cultivate the Ancient Turtle skill. Now looking, all was worth it. "Right, let me check my current data." A thought flashed in Zhou Sui''s mind, and he immediately opened his data panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Late Golden Core (Progress 95%), Lifespan: 95 (10200) years] [Aptitude: Four-leafed Spiritual Root (65%)] [Swordsmanship: Third Class, High Grade (99%)] [Rune: Third Class, High Grade (99%)] [Seventh-Order formation: Fourth Class, High Grade (99%)] [Pill Master: Third Class, High Grade (99%)] [Artifact Refining: Third Class, Low Grade (10%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Grandmaster (60%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (99%)] [Illusory Demon Heart Method: Demon Seed, Summoning Demon] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart-eye Insight, Heart-eye Linguistics] [Ancient Turtle skill: First Level, Soul-dispersing Stinger: Great Achievement, Fireball Technique: Grandmaster, Wind Blade Art: Grandmaster, Golden Light skill: Grandmaster, Ice Frost skill: Grandmaster, Spring Wind Rain skill: Grandmaster, Lightning Summoning skill: Grandmaster...] [Obsession Gu: Fourth Class, High Grade, Clone Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Wine Bug: Third Class, High Grade, Gold Eating Bug: Third Class, High Grade, Book Worm: Third Class, High Grade, Dream Soul Gu: Fourth Class, Low Grade, Dragon Elephant Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Teleportation Insect: Third Class, High Grade, Array Heart Gu: Fourth Class, High Grade, Object-searching Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Robbery Thunder Worm: Third Class, High Grade.] Clearly, after five years of rigorous cultivation, all his abilities have been greatly enhanced. Firstly, his cultivation level has increased to a progress of 95%. Which means, with some more rigorous cultivation, he could progress to the realm of Golden Core Completion. At that time, he can try forming the Nascent Soul. It has to be said, the rapid increase of his cultivation level is somewhat related to Chu Dieyi''s arrival. After all, with Lin Yazhu and Chu Dieyi, two Nascent Soul female cultivators dual cultivating with him, the speed of cultivation naturally increased rapidly. The efficiency is countless times that of before. That''s why he managed to increase to a progress of 95% in just five years, which is indeed a pleasant surprise. "Good, my artifact refining level has finally reached the Third Stage." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. In these five years, besides cultivating the Ancient Turtle skill, he also focused on learning the art of artifact refining. Of course, his choice to learn artifact refining was not because he wanted to refine magic weapons. It was purely because if you wanted to arrange a formation, you need to refine flags and array plates, etc. Without a certain level in artifact refining, it would still be impossible to achieve success. That''s why he invested some effort into learning about artifact refining. Now, he can be said to have managed to just attain a lower-grade third rank of artifact refining. However, with this, he has indeed become a six-sides soldier. Regardless of any knowledge or skill in the Cultivation World, he has a certain degree of proficiency. "My alchemy realm has also reached the upper limit of the third stage, it''s time for a breakthrough." Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. Honestly, for these five years, he had been stuck in the third grade Pill Master realm and hadn''t been able to break through. But there was no choice. If the fourth-grade Pill Master was that easy to promote, the Canglan Sea area wouldn''t be short of fourth-grade Pill Masters. This is a huge bottleneck. It''s as difficult as a Golden Core cultivator trying to upgrade to the Nascent Soul Realm. But after accumulating knowledge for five years, constantly studying the knowledge of various fourth-grade Pill Masters, he feels he has gained enough Pill Master knowledge. Still, if he really wants to break through, he must practice. After all, having good alchemy theory is useless, you still have to successfully refine a pill. Only then can you be considered a true Pill Master. Otherwise, it wouldn''t have any sense. Whoo! With that thought, Zhou Sui''s body flashed, and he immediately arrived at an exclusive Alchemy Room at Immortal Mist Peak. This was his exclusive Alchemy Room, with a Lower-grade Spirit Treasure level Pill Furnace placed in the middle. This was also something the Immortal Mist Sect had spent a lot of money to purchase. Of course, for the wealth-bathed Immortal Mist City, such an amount of Spirit Stones was not a big deal. This time, Zhou Sui planned to refine a fourth-grade pill, the Pure Yang Returning Pill. The main ingredients were Thousand-Year Dragon Pattern Grass, Silver Moon Flower, Flowing Firefly Fruit, etc. Each main ingredient was very valuable. They were all painstakingly collected at a great cost. The so-called Pure Yang Returning Pill was actually a type of recovery pill, able to instantly replenish the mana of Nascent Soul cultivators. This kind of pill was crucial to Nascent Soul cultivators. Because once a Nascent Soul cultivator depleted their mana, it would take a long time to replenish. The issue is, in a fight, where would the enemy give you the chance to recover your mana? So, a Pure Yang Returning Pill became extremely important, able to instantly restore your mana. In a certain sense, it was the equivalent of saving your life. Therefore, this pill was highly sought after by Nascent Soul cultivators. Unfortunately, there were too few Pill Masters capable of refining this kind of pill, and they were virtually rare. Rumble~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui immediately threw all of these spiritual medicines into the Pill Furnace and began to use the Five Elements Alchemy Technique. The Grandmaster level Five Elements Alchemy Technique was infinitely useful. It could perfectly purify all of the impurities in these spiritual medicines. Only leaving behind the purest essence of the spiritual medicine. The power of fire, water, earth, wood, and gold were released in the Pill Furnace, forming the Five Elements'' power, constantly refining the spiritual medicine. Chapter 284 - 226: The Terrifying Magic Seed, Breaking the Third Stage Prohibition Talisman_2 "Huh, the Demon Seed is activated so quickly? Isn''t this a bit too fast?" Zhou Sui blinked. He had initially thought that the Demon Seed would take at least a few days, if not several months, to activate. However, he had drastically underestimated the intensity of a villain''s desire for revenge. While a gentleman may bide his time for a decade to enact revenge, villains cannot wait even a second. In just a few hours after his departure, Shangguan Xu and his ilk had already violated their promises and started plotting their revenge. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The outcome was predictable: they immediately triggered the Demon Seed''s contract and activated the Heart Demon. In a sudden moment, their souls were completely devoured by the Demon Seed, stripping them of their sense of self. With a simple intentional command from Zhou Sui now, these three would cease to exist in this world. "Not bad, not bad at all. There''s no hurry to retrieve the Demon Seed." "Let''s keep it within these three for now." "As long as Shangguan Xu is alive, the Nascent Soul Ancestor Shangguan Qing won''t have any reason to move against Immortal Mist City." "Moreover, I can even leverage Shangguan Xu''s influence to investigate the intelligence of the higher-ups of the Wuji Alliance." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, feeling quite satisfied. His plan this time can be deemed foolproof, not only resolving the crisis of Immortal Mist City but also implanting a pawn among the upper echelons of the Wuji Alliance. Of course, since the trio of Shangguan Xu is essentially half-dead, they are akin to puppets that require manipulation. Fortunately, for Zhou Sui, this is nothing more than child''s play. With the help of the ''Book Worm'' and ''Clone Gu'', he had already mastered the art of multitasking. Not to mention controlling three puppets, even controlling dozens is no issue for him. "But the Bloody Old Monster actually wants to take on Immortal Mist City?" "He sure has big guts." "Is it true that wealth tempts even the noblest of hearts?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Although he hadn''t completely devoured the Demon Seed and couldn''t know all of Shangguan Xu''s memories, he could still learn a small portion. Among them was information about the Bloody Old Monster. This "Bloody Old Monster" had quite a notorious reputation. The waters of the Wuji Alliance were full of stories of his infamy, even overshadowing the once-famous Three Owls of the Wu Clan. He was known for bullying the weak and fearing the strong. The islands targeted by the Bloody Old Monster were generally doomed. Of course, he wouldn''t provoke those with too much power. The reason he targeted Immortal Mist City was that its rapid development over the past decade had accumulated vast wealth. Just like a nouveau riche. However, the Bloody Old Monster was unaware of the trouble the Yu family and other Golden Core families had previously encountered with Immortal Mist City. After all, this matter was not disclosed by the Immortal Mist Sect and the implicated families didn''t voluntarily expose their failures to avoid attracting the attention of rival families and inviting disaster. As a result, the Bloody Old Monster and his band of robbers still treated Immortal Mist City as easy pickings. "But this is also a good opportunity." "Once these robbers are taken care of, it''s unlikely that anyone would dare harm Immortal Mist City for a while." "Sometimes being too low-profile is not a good thing, as it makes one appear to be an easy target." "Only by showing power when necessary can one avoid all kinds of trouble." A cold glint flashed in Zhou Sui''s eyes. He had already planned to eliminate the Bloody Old Monster and make him an example. "But since the Bloody Old Monster and his gang dare to target Immortal Mist City, they must be confident." "They know about the Third stage array in Immortal Mist City, yet they still dare to invade." "They must have a way to break the array." "That means the Bloody Old Monster must have a Third stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman." "Too bad they don''t know, for me, the so-called Third stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman is completely useless." Zhou Sui stroked his chin again. To be honest, ever since he had witnessed the power of the Third stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman during the last invasion by Golden Core Masters, he had been pondering over the past five years how to counteract its power. With enough contemplation, he had finally discovered a way to crack the Third stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman. The reason a third stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman can break a formation. It''s because this kind of talisman can automatically find the nodes of a third stage formation. Once the node is rendered ineffective, the whole formation would be useless. So why is it ineffective against the fourth stage formation? Because the fourth stage formation is a composite formation, with too many nodes appearing. Even if one is destroyed, there are others that can be used. Furthermore, the nodes of the fourth stage formation can even move. Therefore, the third stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman has no effect against the fourth stage formation. But this doesn''t mean that the third stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman is invincible. If that were the case, what would be the use of an Array Master? One could directly use the Prohibition Breaking Talisman and decode countless formations. As long as the principle is known, the decryption becomes simple. The third stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman can automatically find the nodes of the formation, so one can simply set up fake formation nodes, attracting the third stage talisman to the fake nodes. Real is false, false is real; that is the mystery of the formation. This is similar to the struggle between hackers and white-hat hackers in the computer world in the previous life. If a virus invasion can be stopped, then the virus is useless. The third stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman is the virus that invades the formation. If the opposition thinks that they can do as they please with the third stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman, they''ll surely be in for a big surprise. ¡­ A few days later. Outside the Water Star Island of the Tri-Star Island Group, near Immortal Mist City. A streak of light flies by, standing in mid-air, five elderly men with yellow and thin faces appeared over the sea. They were emanating a terrifying wave of mana, forming an actual pressure. "So this is Water Star Island''s Immortal Mist City?" "Just as the intelligence said, it was established only ten years ago but has gathered a large amount of wealth." "If we were to plunder this city, we might be able to gather enough resources for the five of us to reach the Nascent Soul stage." The one speaking was the Blood Path Old Monster, a cultivator at the completion of the Golden Core stage, radiating terrifying Fire Element Mana, as if forming an endless sea of fire, that suffocated the surroundings. "It is said that the Immortal Mist City was built by three foreign Golden Core Sects." "Together they only have three Golden Core cultivators, two are at the latter stage of the Golden Core and one is at the beginning." "However, the setup of a third stage formation here is indeed a bit troublesome." Another Golden Core cultivator revealed a cold light in his eyes. His name was Ice Ape Old Monster, a cultivator of the same stage as the Blood Path Old Monster, possessing a terrifying Ice Element Divine Art. He carried an aura of coldness that seemed capable of freezing the entire sea region with ease. "Don''t worry, I have three third-stage Prohibition Breaking talismans on me." "Just a third stage formation. Easy to break." "With the third stage formation gone, won''t dealing with these three Golden Core female cultivators be as easy as turning over one''s hand?" Another Golden Core cultivator spoke, he was called Green Bull Master. He emitted Wood Element Mana, with green creepers coiling around his body and his skin was like dry bark. He was also a cultivator who was not inferior to the Blood Path Old Monster. "Not bad, not bad, since that''s the case, there''s no need to waste time." "Now is the time to show these three foreign Golden Core Sects the cruelty of the Wuji Alliance''s sea region." "Although the Canglan Sea region is vast, it doesn''t mean any sect can exist here." A terrifying murderous intent erupted from the Blood Path Old Monster. He flashed and appeared in the sky above Water Star Island. The terrifying Golden Core Law Domain emanated from his body. Fire dragons seemed to coil around him, and an endless sea of fire was released within dozens of miles. "Immortal Mist Sect, Danding Faction, Qingmu Sect." "Come out and die!" His voice was thunderous, encompassing the mana of a Golden Core stage, sweeping through the entire Immortal Mist City and even affecting some parts of the Water Star Island. This shocked many cultivators who were in meditation, waking them from their cultivation. Their eardrums ached, some even suffered internal injuries, and they couldn''t help but spit out a mouthful of blood. Many Loose Cultivators living in Immortal Mist City were uneasy, completely unaware of what was happening. At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, as well as Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Lin Yazhu, who were residing on Immortal Mist Peak, all heard the voice of this Golden Core Master. "The Blood Path Old Monster has finally arrived, huh?" Zhou Sui opened his eyes, sensing the auras from outside the island. He had been waiting for a long time. Therefore, he wasn''t surprised at the arrival of the five Golden Core Masters from outside. Whiz! In an instant, Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Lin Yazhu, the three Golden Core Masters, looked at each other with grave expressions. They flashed and turned into a streak of light, arriving above Immortal Mist City and at the edge of the formation, facing the Blood Path Old Monster and the others from a distance. Chapter 285 - 227: The power of the Third Stage Dream Region, the strength of Dream Soul Gu_1 "Red Blood Old Monster." "What brings you to our Immortal Mist City?" "I don''t recall any grievances between us." Lin Yazhu stared at these five late-stage Golden Core cultivators, although she had heard from her husband that five late-stage Golden Core cultivators were about to attack Immortal Mist City. Still, when she actually saw them in person, she felt immense pressure. Of course, remembering what had happened the last time, she was somewhat at ease. As long as her husband was here, these five late Golden Core cultivators would count for nothing. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I bear none of you any grudge." "I have heard that Immortal Mist City is quite prosperous." "I wish to borrow some Spirit Stones to purchase nascent soul resources." The Red Blood Old Monster chuckled, looking at Lin Yazhu and the others. "Oh, you wish to borrow Spirit Stones? That can be easily arranged." "I just happen to have a thousand top-grade Spirit Stones on hand. I can lend them to you as a gesture of goodwill." Lin Yazhu stated solemnly. "A thousand top-grade Spirit Stones? Are you treating us like beggars? "We five Golden Core Masters have come here, do you think a thousand top-grade Spirit Stones will make us leave?" "Open your formation now, let us select from your Sect''s treasury." "This way, you can avoid a major disaster." "Otherwise, disaster will certainly befall you today." The Ice Ape Old Monster''s face was ferocious, his small eyes flashing with icy glares, his body emitting waves of chilling air. The sea under his feet seemed to freeze into an icy realm, showcasing his formidable Golden Core cultivation power. "So there is no room for negotiation?" Lin Yazhu squinted her eyes, staring at the Golden Core Cultivators. "Negotiate my ass." "This is the Canglan Sea." "The strong rule here, it''s the law of the jungle." "You dare to build a city in the Canglan Sea without any power, you are simply courting death." "Today, I will plunder all the wealth of your Immortal Mist City." "If you are lucky enough to survive today, I will come again next time." Green Bull Master laughed coldly. At this time, he took out a third-stage talisman, and when he activated the massive mana within his body, the talisman transformed into a stream of light that disappeared into Wood Spirit Island. Boom~~ In an instant, the entire Immortal Mist City shook violently, as if there had been a major earthquake. The third-stage formation that encompassed the whole city vanished instantly. The original barrier was completely gone, leaving the door wide open. The spirit vein aura of the entire Wood Spirit Island was very unstable, the sea was turbulent, and the waves were towering. Countless fish were shocked until they turned belly-up, floating on the sea surface. "Is this a third-order prohibition-breaking talisman?" "Such a precious talisman, you actually have one?" Shen Biqian''s eyes narrowed, she sensed that the aura of the third-order formation of Immortal Mist City had disappeared in an instant. At this moment, they had also lost the protection of the third-order formation. We can say their home-field advantage had vanished without a trace. "Haha, yes, it''s a third-order prohibition-breaking talisman, designed to break all third-order formations." "You think by relying on the third-order formation of Immortal Mist City, you can be invincible." "It really is a small-town Golden Core Sect, completely unaware of the many tools in the Canglan Sea to deal with third-order formations." "Don''t think that just because you have a formation, you can do whatever you want in the Canglan Sea." "Now that you''ve lost the protection of the third-order formation, I''m curious to see what you three Golden Core female cultivators will do." Green Bull Master laughed manically, looking supremely confident. The other four Golden Core Masters also dispersed, forming a closing-in maneuver. They had no intention of letting Lin Yazhu and the other Golden Core female cultivators go; they wanted to eliminate them once and for all. ...... At this moment, all the cultivators inside Immortal Mist City were alarmed. They were not fools, they were naturally aware of the anomaly. They all initiated their escape techniques and transformed into streaks of light, quickly leaving Immortal Mist City. At this time, they were all trembling with fear as they looked at the sky, as if the end of the world was upon them. "It''s over, it''s over. The Red Blood Old Monster has actually come to attack Immortal Mist City." "Five late-stage Golden Core cultivators, they want to destroy Immortal Mist City." "Originally, with the support of the third-order formation, Immortal Mist City might still have a fighting chance." "Right? Unfortunately, that Green Bull Master has a third-order prohibition-breaking talisman, and instantaneously rendered the third-order formation ineffective. Immortal Mist City has no chance of turning the tide now." "What should we do now? A battle between Golden Core cultivators is no small matter. If we are not careful, we will die in the aftermath of their battle. We must evacuate Immortal Mist City quickly." Many cultivators were panicking and wanted to flee. They were all lower-level cultivators, with Foundation Establishment cultivators being the most powerful individuals they could meet. As for Golden Core Masters, they were unimaginably powerful beings, comparable to land gods. The aftermath of such powerful people''s battles could kill countless Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators. "No way, we three major sects, came all the way to the Wuji Alliance, and now we''re facing such a disaster." "It took us so long to finally be stable for ten years. There are abundant resources here, and we might be able to find resources for Core Formation. We didn''t expect Golden Core bandits to come. The heavens are so unfair." "What''s there to fear? Just five Golden Core Masters. Our Sect Master is also in the late Golden Core stage. They might not have a winning hand, we still have a chance of victory." "That''s right, the battle hasn''t even begun yet, and you''re already boosting the morale of others while dampening our own spirits. Are you worthy to be a cultivator of Immortal Mist City? You''re totally humiliating us." Chapter 286 - 227: The Power of the Third Stage Dream Region, the Strength of the Dream Soul Gu_2 "Don''t be scared, let''s leave the likes of the Vladimir to our Sect Master. Our mission is to protect the Immortal Mist City. When chaos erupts like this, those Loose Cultivators probably aim to stir the muddy water to fish, looting and wreaking havoc everywhere." "Rest assured, we won''t allow these Loose Cultivators to cause chaos. If anyone causes trouble, we will show no mercy." "Thinking to stir the muddy waters unhindered, these Loose Cultivators would first need to check if the swords in our hands are sharp or not." The cultivators of the three Great Sects are seething with murderous intent. They know that a large-scale chaos like this will surely be an opportunity for many Loose Cultivators to stir the mud to fish. Risk is inherent in pursuing wealth and success. If those Loose Cultivators took this opportunity to wreak havoc, looting and protecting a shop might allow them to make a fortune. No cultivator could withstand such a temptation. Therefore, they absolutely cannot tolerate Loose Cultivators causing disorder. Nevertheless, they were also aware that the key this time was not the Loose Cultivators, but Golden Core Masters. If they could eliminate Vladimir and the others, Immortal Mist City would undoubtedly become famous, attracting endless cultivators for settlement. However, if they fail, the three Great Sects and Immortal Mist City would vanish from history and become ashes. Even though they had great confidence in their own Sect Master, sensing the profound Mana from the five Late Golden Core cultivators in the sky, their confidence waned. After all, there were only three Golden Core Masters in Immortal Mist City. How could they contend with five Late Golden Core Masters? "Attack!" In an instant, Vladimir and the other five Golden Core cultivators, without uttering another word, rushed towards Lin Yazhu and others. They didn''t want to waste more words, they would capture these three Golden Core female cultivators first. Boom~~ However, at this moment, a ball of purple light soared into the sky and instantly morphed into a huge light barrier, enclosing a radius of hundreds of miles like a turtle shell. A giant array barrier was formed, blocking the sky and sun, enveloping all cultivators in this area. No one could advance or retreat. What?! Vladimir and the others'' pupils shrank as they found the area they were in was wrapped in a purple barrier, and the surrounding area was filled with endless purple mist. A terrifying force of the formation zone suppressed everything in all directions. The original Third Class, High Grade prohibition-breaking talisman had also completely lost its effectiveness. "Impossible" "I just used a Third Class, High Grade prohibition-breaking talisman." "The Third-Order formation in this area should have temporarily stopped operating. Why is it operating again?" Green Bull Master simply couldn''t believe what he was seeing. According to his earlier estimates, the Third-Order formation of Immortal Mist City should be unusable. Yet now, the Third-Order formation was not only functional, but there were also no signs of damage, remaining in perfect condition. He was rather dazed, even doubting whether the Third Class, High Grade prohibition-breaking talisman he received was fake. "Thought your Third Class, High Grade prohibition-breaking talisman could dissolve all Third-Order formations." "If the prohibition-breaking talisman is really that powerful, what''s the use of Array Masters." "The so-called PROHIBITION-BREAKING talisman can only deal with large formations without Array Master control." Shen Biqian sneered, looking disdainfully at the group of Golden Core Masters. "Could it be that Immortal Mist City has a Third-Order Array Master?" "How is it possible for a remote Golden Core Sect in a remote sea area to have a Third-Order Array Master?" "But your faces showed pure panic just now." "Now I see. Earlier you were deceiving us, acting." "Damn it, you women are really untrustworthy, each and every one of you are liars." Green Bull Master was livid. Recalling the panicking face of Shen Biqian and the others, he certainly knew they must have been putting on an act, the whole purpose was to lure him and his comrades into the formation. As a result, they foolishly entered the formation, played straight into these women''s hands. This world was too complicated. No woman was trustworthy. He was maddened, wishing he could dismember these three Golden Core female cultivators. "Kill!" Vladimir roared and immediately pulled out a High Grade magic treasure, the Nine-Dragon Flame Mirror, his signature magic treasure possessing earth-shattering power. Once unleashed, it would summon nine Flame Dragons, engulfing a hundred miles radius in an inferno, akin to setting a mountain aflame and boiling the sea. Boom~~ He saw him mobilizing the tremendous Golden Core cultivation power within his body, channeling it into this top-grade magical treasure, and instantly from the mirror, flew out nine hundred-meter-long Flame Dragons, their bodies all made up of fiery red flames. His body was surrounded on all sides by the nine Flame Dragons, exuding a terrifying oppressive force, and an endless sea of fire formed around him. Roar roar!! The nine Flame Dragons roared, striking in all directions, trying to shatter this Third Stage Formation. Boom! They ferociously collided against the array barrier, releasing a terrifying flame power. Unfortunately, it had no effect whatsoever. This force was immediately blocked by the Mist Yin-Yang Formation''s barrier, causing only a ripple in the barrier, absolutely incapable of shaking this formation at all. "As expected, it''s a high-grade third-stage formation." "On top of that, it''s being controlled by a Third Stage Array Master, the power within it is extraordinary." "You cannot hold back any longer, otherwise, we will surely be left inside this formation." The Blood Fiend''s face turned extremely grave, as even his full-strength strike using a top-grade magical treasure failed to shake this Third Stage Formation. The solidity of this formation''s array barrier was simply beyond imagination. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We need to kill these three Golden Core female cultivators." "Then find the Array Master." The Ice Ape Old Monster didn''t hesitate and immediately took out a top-grade magical treasure, the Ice Snow Staff. He saw him holding the staff, releasing a terrifying icy mist from his body, endless and boundless, spreading rapidly several dozen miles around his body. Wherever this mist went, it froze everything in its path. The surrounding sea area formed into thick blocks of ice, and the temperature also rapidly dropped to minus twenty or thirty degrees. The cultivators in the distance felt this cold air and couldn''t help but shiver. "Kill!" Green Bull Master was even more vengeful in his attacks. He pulled out his top-grade magical treasure, the Devil Vine Ring, which was his Life Linked magical treasure. He saw him lightly swing it, this magical treasure unexpectedly turned into black vines. Almost instantly, countless black vines swarmed out, as though forming a vine cage, thoroughly enclosing an area of over ten miles in all directions. Each black vine was akin to a god-killing spear, containing an immense destructive power, and rushed towards Lin Yazhu and the other three Golden Core cultivators. The other two Golden Core Masters did not hesitate either, pulling out the magical treasures they had. The five Golden Core Masters attacked at the same time, immediately unleashing an unimaginable power. Swish! In an instant, Zhou Sui''s mind moved, manipulating the great array, instantly switching the positions of Lin Yazhu and the other two, teleporting them to another place, dodging the attack of the five Golden Core Masters. At the same time, he immediately controlled his Dream Soul Gu, launching an attack on the five Golden Core Masters. Ability - Dream Region! This was the ability that the Dream Soul Gu mastered after stepping into the Third Stage realm. This ability could turn the power of dreams into a reality, forming a dream realm covering dozens of miles. All living beings in the dream realm would fall into a dream, unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy. The power of the Third Stage Dream Soul Gu, as well as Zhou Sui''s soul power that matched that of a Late Stage Golden Core cultivator combined, allowed the dream realm''s power to be unleashed to its greatest extent. Hummm~~~ Immediately, centered around the Dream Soul Gu, silently and rapidly, the dream realm spread out, covering the five Golden Core Masters, causing them to instantly fall into the dreamland. At this moment, whatever they see in the dream realm would be an illusion. They even mistook their companions as enemies and engaged in a life-and-death battle. Boom boom boom~~ Immediately, the five Golden Core Masters, including the Blood Fiend Old Monster, started fighting against each other, controlling their high-grade magical treasures, and began their combat. This sea area was filled with an enormous Golden Core fluctuation in an instant, causing the whole sea to roar aloud. Luckily, they were in the middle of the sea. If it were on an island, perhaps a hundreds of miles radius area would have been razed to the ground, many mountains shattered. This was proof of the overwhelming strength of Golden Core Masters, it was beyond imagination, each movement between raising hands and moving feet, contained a tremendous power. Chapter 287 - 228: Five Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects, Big Harvest_1 At this very moment, Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Lin Yazhu from a distance, naturally saw everything that happened. "Is this the Soul Secret Art my husband possesses?" "To even be able to transform it into the Dream Region, forming a tangible illusion, it''s marvelous." "He''s toying with these Golden Core elders." Shen Biqian''s eyes widened in amazement. She witnessed the Red Blood elder and the others in the Dream Region killing each other ruthlessly, desperately draining their own mana and talismans. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Perhaps they wouldn''t need to lift a finger; these Golden Core elders might kill their companions by themselves. "Indeed, it''s impressive." "The illusion formed by the power of Dream Region doesn''t directly attack the enemy''s soul." "Rather, it affects the enemy''s five senses, manipulates them, causing them to lose their sense of illusion and reality." "Unknowingly, they fall into the illusion." "Even if they carry treasures that defend the soul, it''s useless." "Unless they''ve practised pinnacle Pupil Skill, there''s the possibility of seeing through the Dream Region." "Regrettably, it''s not so easy to succeed in practicing pinnacle Pupil Skill." "At least, none of these five elite Golden Core elders has practiced Pupil Skill that can see through illusions." Lin Yazhu nodded in agreement. If she were to encounter such a Soul Secret Art, she would be helpless too. It literally has no solution. Apparently, when this ability is activated, it leaves almost no trace. You are drawn into it unknowingly. Regardless of the abundant battle experience of the Red Blood elder and others who are Golden Core Masters, Who would engage in a direct fight with you? Naturally, the Soul Secret Art is used to ambush you. "Ha ha, die for me!" With a ferocious laugh, the Red Blood elder manipulated his top-grade magic treasure, the Nine-Dragon Flame Mirror. Nine Flame Dragons converged and formed a terrifying fire spear, instantly hitting his opponent. With a thud, the fire spear pierced through the body of his foe, blood flowing everywhere. "How is this possible?!" The Red Blood elder''s eyes widened when, at that moment, he shockingly discovered the one lying on the ground was not Sect Master Leng Yuexi of the Immortal Mist Sect, but his own companion, the Golden Serpent Master. The Golden Serpent Master was lying on the sea surface, a fire spear penetrating his body. Blood flowed out as if it was free, his enlarged eyes seemingly protesting against the injustice of his death. It was as if he couldn''t believe that he hadn''t died fighting against the enemy, but at the hands of his own companion. "Stop, stop all your attacks." "We''ve been caught in an illusion, trapped in an illusionary world." The Red Blood elder roared furiously. He wasn''t a fool, he knew he had fallen for the illusion. The person he was fighting against was not the three Golden Core Masters of Immortal Mist City, but his companion the Golden Serpent Master. Moreover, he had personally killed the Golden Serpent Master, losing an important general. He was enraged, almost on the verge of tearing something apart. "Ha ha, die Green Bull Master of the Qingmu Sect." But his warning was already too late. The Green Bull Master seemed to have finally found the enemy''s weakness. Manipulating the Devil Vine Ring, the top-grade magic treasure, a ferocious black vine transformed into a flash of light, silent and swift. With a thud, the foe in front of him was instantly pierced by the black vine, leaving a large hole in his chest. Blood gushing out and staining the sea. "Wait, you''re not the Qingmu Sect Master, you''re the Purple Feather Master." "How can this be? The one I was fighting was actually the Purple Feather Master?" Green Bull Master was stunned as he saw Purple Feather Master lying in the pool of blood, eyes wide open, evidently not believing he was killed by the Green Bull Master. "Ha ha, Sect Leader of the Danding Faction, I have finally found your weakness." "Die for me!" But at that moment, while Green Bull Master was stunned, the Ice Ape elder seemed to have found Green Bull Master''s weakness, and completely took him as the Sect Leader of the Danding Faction, Shen Biqian. Wielding the top-grade magic treasure, the Ice and Snow Scepter, his body burst with a terrifying icy power, forming a huge ice spear. With a speed surpassing several times the speed of sound, it struck towards the Green Bull Master. Boom~~ Green Bull Master was taken unawares and instantly was pierced by the white ice spear. Severe pain spread throughout his body, blood flowed freely. His eyes exhibited a shocked expression, disbelievingly looking at the Ice Ape elder in front of him. It seemed at this moment he somewhat understood the shock Purple Feather Master felt before dying. Honestly, it was acceptable to die at the hands of the enemy, but dying at the hands of an ally, nothing could be more frustrating. But now there was nothing he could do, feeling the life force within himself rapidly depleting. Thud! His body fell from mid-air and landed heavily on the surface of the sea, immediately causing a huge splash. At this point, Green Bull Master, Purple Feather Master, and Golden Serpent Master were all dead. On the surface of the sea floated the bodies of the three Golden Core Masters, covered in blood. At this moment, the Red Blood elder and Ice Ape elder both finally realised, seeing their bloody hands, they knew what had happened. They had fallen for the enemy''s illusion, taking their companions to be the enemy, and killed them all. Now out of the five Golden Core Masters, only two remained. Even the enemy didn''t need to raise their hand, just quietly watching from the shadows. Chapter 288 - 228: Five Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects, Big Harvest_2 Such tactics are absolutely chilling. "Despicable Immortal Mist City." "They actually resorted to using illusionary techniques to launch a sneak attack on us." "If you have any decency, don''t use illusions. Fight us fair and square." Chi Xue the Old Monster was both shocked and furious. He was filled with regret now, if he had known that these three foreign Golden Core Sects were so terrifying, he would not have provoked them even if he was threatened with death. But it was too late for regrets now. After dominating these seas for hundreds of years, he finally hit a brick wall. "Okay, so be it, then." At this time, a voice emanated from nowhere in particular in the void. Boom~~ Immediately, the power of the Third Class, High Grade Mist Yin-Yang Formation exploded, gathering countless strands of nature''s spiritual energy together to form terrifying beams of Mist Divine Light, each containing unmatched power. Each beam of Mist Divine Light was as powerful as a strike from a Golden Core. "Damn you, you rascal!" "You resort to unfair tactics, actually using a Third Order formation." Witnessing this, Chi Xue the Old Monster turned green with envy. What he meant by a fair contest was a one-on-one skirmish, not activating a Third Class, High Grade formation. Such a method, which could borrow the energies of nature and the power of Third Order spirit veins, wasn''t this bullying? But for Zhou Sui, a Third Order Array Master, using the power of a Third Order formation was simply a matter of course. If he could utilize a formation to bully others, who would agree to a one-on-one duel with him? That would be a foolish thing to do. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, the Mis Divine Light beams rained down like a shower. "Nine-Dragon Flame Mirror." Sensing life-threatening danger, Chi Xue the Old Monster roared, leveraging his Golden Core Cultivation Power to control the high-grade magical instrument, Nine-Dragon Flame Mirror, and summoned fire dragons to counter the descending Mist Divine Light beams. Regrettably, he had expended too much of his mana in the previous battle. As his weary old power was fading, and his new strength hadn''t been replenished, how could he possibly withstand so many beams of Mist Divine Light? No defense was perfect. Thump! Several beams of Mist Divine Light penetrated layers of defences, smashing into Chi Xue the Old Monster like divine retribution, and instantly causing terrifying destruction, tearing everything apart. "Ahhh!" Chi Xue the Old Monster released a ghastly scream as his body was pierced through and split in half, rendering his defensive items useless. Instantly, his body fell from mid-air, crashing heavily into the sea. "No, no, no." The old Ice Ape Monster met the same fate, his strength wasn''t as great as Chi Xue''s, so he fell under the attack of the Mist Divine Light even more quickly, without even the strength to fight back. In just an instant, his body was speared through by dozens of Mist Divine Light beams, becoming riddled with holes like a beehive, as blood continuously flowed out. Then, his body too fell from mid-air, crashing heavily into the sea, showing no signs of life. All five Golden Core Masters were thus exterminated. Not a single one was left alive. "My lord, you are truly splendid." Leng Yuexi looked at Zhou Sui next to her, her face filled with admiration. Truth be told, when she heard about the incoming attack by the five Golden Core Masters, she thought that the Immortal Mist City might suffer severe damage this time. But who could have expected that without any of them lifting a finger, her lord would eliminate the five golden-core old monsters easily using merely a soul secret art and a Third Order formation? They didn''t even meet these Golden Core old monsters face-to-face, but were able to kill them without a trace. This strength was simply earth-shattering. It was important to know that her lord was still only in the Foundation Establishment phase, not yet a Golden Core cultivator. If word of this got out, it would definitely shock the entire Canglan Sea region. "A Third Order Array Master is indeed as formidable as said." Lin Yazhu was also incredibly astonished. While she had heard that array masters could challenge those of a higher level, the world of cultivation had one iron rule: Never fight with an array master within an array, or death would follow. But prior to this, there weren''t many notable array masters on Immortal Mist Island. So, she didn''t know how powerful real array masters were. Now, even though her lord was simply a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he played the five Golden Core old monsters like puppets. He had killed them without breaking a sweat. From this, one could imagine the strength of a Third Order Array Master. Although the art of formations ranked last among the four arts of cultivation, when it came to combat power, it ranked first. However, there were very few people who cultivated the art of formations. "My lord," Shen Biqian was very excited, ready to collect the storage bags left by these Golden Core old monsters. After all, for a Golden Core old monster like this one, his storage bag must contain a lot of treasure. They could take this opportunity to make a fortune. "Don''t rush. Just in case, let''s turn them to ashes first." Zhou Sui waved his hand, preventing Shen Biqian from going forward. "This!" Hearing this, Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Lin Yazhu blinked. They all saw that the bodies of these five Golden Core Masters were riddled with holes, and they probably were dead by now. Yet their lord was still so cautious, fearing that the enemies might be playing dead. One could only say that their lord was truly a grandmaster of utmost caution, making any attempts to sneak attack him a pipe dream. Roar! In an instant, Zhou Sui once more manipulated the Mist Yin-Yang Formation, releasing more beams of Mist Divine Light, attacking the corpses of these five Golden Core old monsters, causing terrific destruction. Chapter 289 - 228: Five Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects, Big Harvest_3 In just a breath of time, the bodies of five Golden Core old freaks were reduced to ashes, leaving not even a trace behind. "Not bad, they really are dead." Seeing this, Zhou Sui was quite satisfied, they were reduced to ashes, they must be dead beyond resurrection. Of course, he also took the opportunity to use the power of the Dream Soul Gu to devour the memories of these five Golden Core Masters'' souls. A large amount of memory was immediately devoured by the Dream Soul Gu. He also obtained a great deal of information. "So that''s it, these old fellows attacked Immortal Mist City in order to obtain Spirit Stones of Nascent Soul-grade spiritual objects." "After all, the price of a single Nascent Soul-grade spiritual object is quite high, even as veteran Core Formation Masters they can''t afford it." "Most importantly, they all want to form their nascent souls as soon as possible, to be able to cope with the tide of beasts a few years from now." "This beast tide will be unlike any before it, and could last for decades, or even hundreds of years." "This is due to the birth of several Nascent Soul monster kings among the Sea Clan, which greatly increased their strength. They want to reclaim their lost territory." Zhou Sui''s pupils contracted. He never expected that such a situation was about to break out in the Canglan Sea, an unprecedented tide of beasts. This is a war between the Human Clan and the Sea Clan. It could be said that this war has been going on in the Canglan Sea area for tens of thousands of years. Almost every once in a while, a great war between the Human Clan and the Sea Clan breaks out. The Nascent Soul monster kings would drive countless beasts and sea monsters from the depths of the ocean, constantly bombarding every island in the Canglan Sea, devouring all human beings wherever they went. Forming an unprecedented tide of beasts. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If they can withstand it, they can survive. If they can''t withstand it, they will be annihilated. In order to survive on the battlefield, you need to be at least in the Nascent Soul Realm. Even Golden Core Masters are like cannon fodder in such battles and are not worth mentioning. Of course, more importantly, once a war breaks out, the prices of talismans, pills, magical weapons, and other Cultivation materials will rise rapidly. By then, you may need several times the current price to buy the same resources. Precisely because of this, the Blood Fiend old monsters and others wanted to take advantage of the fact that the war had not yet broken out to hoard resources early and buy up Nascent Soul-grade spiritual materials. Unfortunately, they underestimated the Immortal Mist City, and as a result, they were killed here. "The Sea Clan is invading, huh?" "It seems that I indeed need to advance to the Golden Core Realm as soon as possible." "Otherwise, when the Sea Clan unleashes a war, no matter where in the Canglan Sea, trouble will be inevitable." "I must enhance my cultivation as soon as possible so that even when there is a large-scale invasion of beasts, I can still deal with it easily." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes, and a sense of urgency rose in his heart. Initially, he thought he could cultivate in a relaxed manner. But who would have thought that he would encounter a once-in-a-thousand-year beast tide. If he doesn''t improve his strength, there will be nowhere to hide. At this moment, Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu and Shen Biqian surrounded him. They also picked up the five storage bag left by the Blood Fiend old freaks, casually disabled the Prohibition Array on them, and started excitedly checking the treasures inside. "It''s no surprise they are renowned criminals." "There is so much treasure stored in their storage bags." "There are 150,000 top-grade Spirit Stones alone." "How many cultivators have they robbed and killed to accumulate so many treasures." Leng Yuexi took in a sharp breath, she didn''t expect to find so many top-grade Spirit Stones from the storage bag of the Blood Fiend monsters, it was like becoming rich overnight. The Blood Fiend old freaks wanted to rob the Immortal Mist City, unbeknownst their own treasures were left behind instead. Such a large number of top-grade Spirit Stones would take Immortal Mist City numerous years to earn. It can only be said that the Golden Core Masters of the Wuji Alliance in this sea area are too wealthy. Their resources are countless times richer than those of the Immortal Mist Island. "It is estimated that these storage bags contain all their life''s wealth." "After all, they are the criminals wanted by the Wuji Alliance, criminals on the wanted list without a home base." "So of course, they carry all their treasures with them." "This way, even if they are pursued, they can still run away with all their belongings without loss." Lin Yazhu spoke solemnly. She was also amazed, because inside the storage bags there were not only a large number of Spirit Stones, but also countless third-stage materials and third-stage Spiritual Medicines, which were extremely valuable. The kind that even a wealthy person can''t necessarily buy. But now all these are available to them for free. "Wait, isn''t this a Nascent Soul-grade spiritual medicine?" "There is actually a Nascent Soul-grade spiritual medicine on each of these Golden Core old monsters?!" Shen Biqian''s eyes suddenly lit up, she was extremely excited. She was not interested in the countless Spirit Stones, materials, etc. After all, these things are easy to get. Only the Nascent Soul-grade spiritual medicine is truly scarce. It''s a strategic resource, a treasure that can''t be bought even at auctions. Unless you become a key member of a Nascent Soul power, it''s virtually impossible to buy it. After all, there are so many Golden Core Masters within the Nascent Soul powers like the Wuji Alliance, almost everyone wants to get the Nascent Soul-grade spiritual medicine, so how can they sell it? But right now, she had actually found five Nascent Soul-grade spiritual medicines on these Golden Core old monsters. That was like a pie falling from the sky. Chapter 290 - 228: Five Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects, Big Harvest_4 If other Golden Core Masters knew they had five Nascent Soul spiritual medicines, they would probably swarm them. Obviously, the likes of the Old Blood Monster were very cautious in their actions. They naturally understood the value of the Nascent Soul spiritual medicine. Therefore, even if they got the Nascent Soul spiritual medicine, they wouldn''t make a big fuss about it, they would just quietly make a lot of money. As a result, no one knew they had Nascent Soul spiritual medicine. However, these Nascent Soul spiritual medicines had now fallen into the hands of Zhou Sui and others. "They truly are a bunch of Fortune Handing Boys." "We must thank the Old Blood Monster and his group for coming so willingly to their death." "With these Nascent Soul spiritual medicines, your chances of successfully forming Nascent Souls will greatly increase." Zhou Sui said with a faint smile. If you add the Nascent Soul spiritual medicine obtained from the elder of the Yu family, there are now a total of six Nascent Soul spiritual medicines. He only has five companions in his path. So it''s completely enough for them to form Nascent Souls. "Thank you, husband." "Without you, how could we possibly get the Nascent Soul spiritual medicine so easily?" Shen Biqian was excited. Honestly speaking, she had been in the Late Golden Core stage for more than a decade, and with the help of various pills, her cultivation skyrocketed, and she was now close to achieving Golden Core Completion. It could be said that she was almost ready to consider forming a Nascent Soul. The same was true for Leng Yuexi, who had entered the Early Stage of Golden Core many years ago, and was predicted to enter the intermediate stage of the Golden Core in one or two years, not far from the Late Golden Core stage. So considering the issue of forming a Nascent Soul now wasn''t too early. As for Lin Yazhu, she was already fully prepared to form a Nascent Soul. She even got a Nascent Soul spiritual medicine, the Thousand-year Moonlight Grass. "Is that so? Just that wouldn''t be sincere." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, looking at Shen Biqian whose figure was becoming more and more sultry over time. As her cultivation level increased, Shen Biqian seemed to become more and more charming. "Husband, Immortal Mist City has collected the basic dual cultivators'' manuals of the Demonic Path recently...." Shen Biqian chuckled. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Cough cough, alright, what are you talking about in such a public place?" "Aren''t you ashamed?" "We have been inside the array for a long time." "If we don''t go out soon, the cultivators outside may think we''re dead." Lin Yazhu said angrily, her pretty face flushed. These two shameless guys, such things could only be said in the boudoir, chatting here, don''t they know walls have ears?! "Exactly." Leng Yuexi also flushed, although she and Zhou Sui were an old married couple, but she was still somewhat shy, not like Shen Biqian who was like a woman from the Demonic Path. "Alright, alright." "This really isn''t a place to talk." "We''ll deal with this matter when we get back." Zhou Sui agreed. With a roar, he waved his big hand, and the array barrier that originally enveloped the entire Immortal Mist City disappeared instantly. The sea area surrounded by endless colorful clouds, also returned to its original state. Everything seemed to have returned to its previous calm, as if nothing had happened. Swoosh Swoosh Swoosh!!! At this moment, the Foundation Establishment elders from the three great sects - Immortal Mist Sect, Danding Faction, and the Qingmu Sect - all quickly flew out from inside the city, and arrived outside, beside Leng Yuexi and others. "Sect Master, is everything over?" Looking at the unharmed Leng Yuexi and others, the many Foundation Establishment elders were much more relieved. They had some idea of the outcome, but to be safe, they still asked subconsciously. "Yes, it''s over." "The five Golden Core Masters, including the Old Blood Monster who came this time, have all been killed." Lin Yazhu said in a deep voice. What?! At this, the faces of the many Foundation Establishment elders displayed immense joy. This was undoubtedly the best result, that the five Golden Core Masters had been killed. How powerful was that? They had heard about the Old Blood Monster and his group. They had wreaked havoc across the Wuji Alliance''s waters for hundreds of years, but now they had been killed by their sect master. While this was achieved with the help of the Seventh-Order formation, it was still enough to prove the strength of their Sect Master. Even if five Golden Core Masters attacked, they were marching on a path to certain death. Chapter 291 - 229: Thirty Years of Foundation Establishment, Advancement to Core Formation Stage _1 In no time, news of the killing of the notorious Red Blood Old Ghost and four other Golden Core Cultivators reverberated swiftly through Immortal Mist City. The inhabitants of Immortal Mist City were taken aback. The Foundation-building Cultivators in particular knew all too well what this outcome signified. "Impossible! That was the Red Blood Old Ghost! How could he meet such a brutal end in Immortal Mist City? How did this come to pass?" an astonished Foundation-building Cultivator found it hard to believe. Born in the Wuji Alliance''s maritime domain, he was acutely aware of the formidable reputation of Red Blood Old Ghost. He was a terrifying cultivator, capable of silencing a crying child with his notoriety alone. He even made the Wuji Alliance''s wanted list. Famed in dogged pursuit, that very name dwindled the spirit of countless cultivators. The death toll at his hands was simply incalculable. But now, the Red Blood Old Ghost had met a bloody end in Immortal Mist City. The truth would probably raise skepticism if spread out. Yet it had indeed unfolded before their very eyes. "It''s not just the Red Blood Old Ghost, but also the Ice Monkey Old Ghost, Green Bull Master, Purple Feather Master, Yellow Snake Master, and others who were all Golden Core Completion cultivators." "But now they are all dead in the hands of those three Golden Core female cultivators." Another Foundation-building Cultivator stated soberly, he knew that the Red Blood Old Ghost and the five Golden Core Masters were all infamous figures, each with a potentially promising future of becoming a Nascent Soul Ancestor. But they died brutally at the hands of the Golden Core Masters within Immortal Mist City. Undoubtedly, the news would certainly send ripples throughout the Wuji Alliance. It would also make a name for Immortal Mist City. "How did they manage to do that?" "I did see the Red Blood Old Ghost and his gang carrying the third-stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman." "Did that not work against Immortal Mist City?" Yet another Foundation-building Cultivator was left puzzled. He had initially planned to take advantage of the chaos and rob Immortal Mist City for a big fortune. But alas, the opportunity never came to pass. Before the chaos could fully unfurl, the Red Blood Old Ghost and his squad were executed on the spot. Looking back, he was now relieved he hadn''t acted rashly. Otherwise, he would certainly have been killed by the cultivators of Immortal Mist City, with not even a complete corpse left. This was a stroke of luck, in retrospect. "It''s said that Immortal Mist City houses a third-stage Array Master." "Leveraging the powers of the third-stage Array Master, even a third-stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman couldn''t breach the third-order formation here." "As such, the Red Blood Old Ghost and his company had fallen right into the city''s trap." "With the power of the third-order formation and three Golden Core Masters, they ensured the Red Blood Old Ghost and his associates were trapped with no way out." "Who would have thought Golden Core Sects from these remote islands could be this powerful? They first executed the three Wu Clan Owls, and they''ve now slain the Red Blood Old Ghost and his gang. Such brutality!" "It only shows that Immortal Mist City''s rise is unstoppable, unless a Nascent Soul Ancestor decides to take personal action; otherwise, nobody can do anything about it." The cultivators were all discussing fervently. They soon realized that a formidable Golden Core power seemed poised to rise within the Wuji Alliance, and from then on, Immortal Mist City would undeniably hold a seat of strength in the Alliance. Many Golden Core families, Golden Core cultivators would probably retreat three steps when encountering Immortal Mist City. After all, no one would want to meet their end within the city''s formation. Even if they didn''t expand the power of Immortal Mist City, they would certainly have no problem protecting themselves. ....... A few days later. The news of the death of the Red Blood Old Ghost and other Golden Core Masters had naturally reached and been acknowledged by the higher echelons of the Wuji Alliance, the Golden Core factions and even several Nascent Soul Ancestors. After all, the Red Blood Old Ghost and his fellows were famed, once recognized as having the potential to ascend to Nascent Soul status. But now they had died terribly in Immortal Mist City, naturally drawing much attention. At the heart of Wuji Island lay a luxurious palace known as the Limitless Palace. The palace was also where the Wuji Alliance''s headquarters was located. Numerous Nascent Soul Ancestors practiced cultivation in the surrounding mountain ranges, given that this area was the source of the fourth-stage high-quality Spirit Vein whose richness in spiritual energy surpassed the imagination of the outside world. At this moment, several Nascent Soul Ancestors gathered, convening a meeting. "Well, well, Red Blood Old Ghost died?" "I thought he had some semblance of good fortune and might one day ascend to Nascent Soul status." "I wouldn''t have thought he would edge towards a grim end at the hands of some female Golden Core cultivators." A Nascent Soul Ancestor laughed, treating the proceedings as an amusing story. He initially had high hopes on Red Blood Old Ghost; assuming he did manage to achieve Nascent Soul status, all his past misdeeds would be forgotten, and the Wuji Alliance would even revoke his arrest warrant. But now, with Red Blood Old Ghost''s death, this certainly strayed beyond his expectations. "Just a smidgen of spiritual fortune, that''s all." "To become a Nascent Soul Ancestor, one must possess great spiritual fortune." "Even cultivators possessing a Heavenly Spirit Root can''t claim with certainty that they can achieve a hundred percent success rate in becoming a Nascent Soul." "If they fail to pass the Heart Devil Tribulation, they''ll still face obliteration." sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Another Nascent Soul Ancestor said lazily. Having gone through it himself, he knew all too well how difficult it was to become a Nascent Soul cultivator. As a Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator, overcoming the mana phase was definitely not a problem. But the problem was crossing the Heart Devil phase, hardly any external force could be of help here; even the Nascent Soul materials that could help overcome the Heart Devil Tribulation were extremely scarce, one could only rely on oneself. An unknown number of Heavenly Spirit Root Golden Core cultivators fell at this phase, devoured by the Heart Demon. It could be said that to become a Nascent Soul cultivator, both one''s talent and will must reach a supreme level. Chapter 338 - 244: Condensing Heart Eye Linguistics, The Voice of All Things_1 The Grand Hall of Immortal Mist Peak. At this moment, three Golden Core Managers from the Wuji Alliance''s Wuji Island had arrived. They were Zhao Yang, Li Zhuoqun, and Qian Feng, all late Golden Core Cultivators enveloped in the potent aura of the Golden Core stage. Every one of them was arrogant and commanding, acting like imperial envoys endowed with the Emperor''s decree. "Hmph, such ignorant folk." "They should know that we are Golden Core Managers from Wuji Island." "To think they haven''t even offered us a cup of spiritual tea; they really must think we are mere nothings." "Could it be that the Immortal Mist City has thoughts of rebellion?" Golden Core Manager Zhao Yang was extremely dissatisfied, feeling slighted, and was very unhappy inside. "Such is the way of those from the countryside, they lack manners." "Without a proper education, they are completely unaware of the perils of the world." Another Golden Core Manager, Li Zhuoqun, scoffed coldly. "We should still be cautious." "It is said that the three Golden Core female cultivators from Immortal Mist City have quite the notorious reputation." "The Wu Clan Triad and the Red Blood Old Monster all fell at their hands." "You two had best not capsize in the gutter." Golden Core Manager Qian Feng gave a warning. "Hmph." At this statement, Zhao Yang and Li Zhuoqun immediately calmed down. After all, the three Golden Core female cultivators of Immortal Mist City did have some renown, coming from a remote island. In a short span of thirty to fifty years, they had established such a grand foundation¡ªit was no joke. Even though they were Golden Core Managers from the headquarters and held high positions, The ultimate factor in the Canglan Sea region was still strength. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! At this moment, Zhou Sui, Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, and Shen Biqian all appeared in the Grand Hall. "Honorable Managers, we truly apologize." S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We were busy dealing with Sect affairs just now and failed to offer a proper welcome." "This is our Immortal Mist Sect''s specialty, Third Stage Spiritual Wine." "Please accept it as a token of our apology." Leng Yuexi gave a slight smile, pulling out three jugs of Spiritual Wine. This Third Stage Spiritual Wine naturally came from the Wine Bug at the Third Stage. It now produces lots of Spiritual Wine every day. One could say that it had already become a specialty of Immortal Mist City. Countless cultivators who loved Spiritual Wine came just to savor it. After all, Spiritual Wine of the Third Stage was extremely rare, requiring an unknown amount of Spiritual Materials to create. Even Golden Core Cultivators could not partake of Third Stage Spiritual Wine every day. Seeing a jug of Third Stage Spiritual Wine, the expressions of the three Golden Core Managers improved somewhat. It seemed that these uncouth female Golden Core cultivators from the countryside finally knew some propriety. "What exactly brings the three honorable Managers to our Immortal Mist City?" Leng Yuexi got straight to the point and asked directly. "Very well, I like straightforward people like you, Daoist Leng." "I believe you''ve received the news already." "Our Wuji Alliance was defeated at the first line of defense and had to withdraw to the second line." "However, due to the large number of casualties among our cultivators, we need a significant reinforcement of manpower." "Therefore, you Golden Core cultivators have the duty to accompany us, the Wuji Alliance, to the battlefield to jointly resist the Sea Clan''s army." Golden Core Manager Zhao Yang said solemnly while staring at Leng Yuexi and the others. What?! Hearing this, although Leng Yuexi and the others had suspected something of the sort, they didn''t expect it to happen so quickly: The Wuji Alliance had started to draft Golden Core cultivators from everywhere. Even somewhere as remote as the Tri-Star Island Group could not escape. To be honest, they didn''t want to go. After all, even Golden Core cultivators couldn''t guarantee their survival on the battlefield. One misstep could lead to their demise. Many Golden Core Cultivators had perished in the previous battles between the Sea Clan and the Wuji Alliance. Most importantly, Lin Yazhu was at a crucial stage, about to form her Nascent Soul. How could she possibly go to the battlefield at this time? If her Nascent Soul formation were delayed, it would be disastrous. "Daoist Leng, Daoist Lin, Daoist Shen," "Don''t forget, you are also part of the Wuji Alliance." "Your access to a Third Stage Island is purely down to the benefits provided by us, the Wuji Alliance." "On ordinary days, all you need to do is to pay a certain management fee." "But at crucial times, you must contribute your manpower and resources." "Should you desert on the battlefield, you will be deemed deserters, and the Wuji Alliance will hunt you down to the ends of the earth." Golden Core Manager Li Zhuoqun''s face went cold, his body emanating a deep killing intent. Obviously, they were here with a mission. They had to bring Golden Core Masters from all major islands to the frontline. It couldn''t be that the cultivators from their headquarters risked their lives while those from the Golden Core families enjoyed lives of comfort at the rear, could it? That would be outrageous. "This!" Hearing this, the faces of Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Lin Yazhu grew solemn. They knew the cost of joining the Wuji Alliance was upon them. There are no free lunches in the world. Even though the Wuji Alliance didn''t demand much on ordinary days, they couldn''t dodge their responsibilities at crucial times. "Don''t worry, accept their request." "Have you forgotten?" "I have the ability to produce clones. I can create three clones that look like you to go in your stead." "They will replace you on the battlefield." At this moment, Zhou Sui used telepathy to inform Leng Yuexi and the others. Honestly, he had made preparations for such an eventuality long ago. Even if they were forcefully conscripted, he could let his clones substitute for them. His clones would serve their purpose precisely at times like this. Chapter 339 - 244: Condensing Heart Eye Linguistics, The Voice of All Things_2 "Alright, we naturally don''t have any doubts about that." "But after we leave, won''t there be any potential risks if there are no Golden Core Masters guarding Immortal Mist City?" Leng Yuexi was somewhat more relaxed. However, she still showed a worry-stricken expression on her face, terrified that serious problems would arise in Immortal Mist City once she left the Tri-Star Island Group. "Don''t worry, no one would dare to invade our islands protected by the Wuji Alliance at this time." "Once the war is over, if anyone tries to cause trouble, we of the Wuji Alliance will certainly hunt them down without end." "Even if they flee to the ends of the earth, they will undoubtedly die." Golden Core Manager Zhao Yang shouted, not caring whether he could achieve it or not, he just made empty promises first. If something really happened, it wouldn''t be he who dealt with it. "Do we need to gather Foundation Establishment cultivators in addition to us?" Shen Biqian asked. "No need, as Golden Core forces, only the Golden Core Masters need to be dispatched." "As for the Foundation Establishment forces, they need to send Foundation Establishment cultivators." Golden Core Manager Zhao Yang explained. "So when do we set off?" Shen Biqian continued to ask. "Well, of course, it''s to set off immediately." "After all, we brought a third stage flying boat this time." "We want to take all of you Golden Core cultivators away with us." "Of course, if you have any tasks to delegate, you can postpone for six hours." Golden Core Manager Zhao Yang said solemnly. "Alright, thank you, Manager Zhao." Shen Biqian and the others nodded. Six hours later. The three clones of Zhou Sui, transformed into the appearances of Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Lin Yazhu, embarked on the Wuji Alliance''s third stage flying boat, headed for the main battlefield. The three Golden Core managers naturally couldn''t perceive it. The Phantasma Transformation Skill could not only change one''s appearance but also masquerade one''s aura . No one else could know the cultivation level of his clone. It''s absolutely fine to even pretend to be a cultivator at the late Golden Core stage. "Husband, will there be any problems?" Lin Yazhu asked with a bit of worry. "Don''t worry, don''t you know the strength of my clone?" "There will definitely be no problem." "Even if there is a problem, you don''t need to worry." "Now we have the protection of a Fourth-Order formation, even if the Wuji Alliance turns against us, what can they do to us?" "If you can take the opportunity to advance to the Nascent Soul stage, even if we expose this, the Wuji Alliance will not only have nothing to say, but will also try to win us over. Strength is what dominates over in this world." Zhou Sui said indifferently. "I understand, husband." "I''ll go in for a retreat soon and try to advance to the Nascent Soul stage." Lin Yazhu took a deep breath. In fact, over the years, she had made quite a bit of preparation. Not only did she obtain the Nascent Soul level spiritual plant, Thousand-Year Moonlight Grass, but she also got a Nascent Soul Pill, giving her over a 60% success rate. If you add her Ether Wood Spirit Body, success rate increases to at least 80%. While it''s not guaranteed, among all the cultivators at the Golden Core Completion stage, her success rate is definitely very high. "Hmm." Zhou Sui nodded in satisfaction. If Lin Yazhu successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, on top of having the protection of a Fourth-Order formation, they wouldn''t have to worry about anything, even if the Sea Clan did launch a full-scale attack. ...¡­ Ten days later. Zhou Sui sensed that his three clones had joined the battlefield, and it seemed that the main battlefield was located on Giant Deer Island. This was an island with a lower tier fourth-ranked Spirit Vein and a diameter of over 500,000 kilometers. A large number of cultivators from the Wuji Alliance were stationed here. The island even had at least five Nascent Soul cultivators guarding it. From time to time, large numbers of beasts and cultivators from the Sea Clan would surge from the distant seas, launching fierce attacks on Giant Deer Island. However, with the protection of Giant Deer Island''s lower tier fourth-ranked formation, coupled with many Golden Core cultivators and Foundation Establishment cultivators, the Sea Clan cultivators could not break through Giant Deer Island, resulting in a stalemate in the war. As for his three clones. As Golden Core cultivators, they naturally received good treatment. They even became the leaders of a small team of cultivators, responsible for leading hundreds of Foundation Establishment cultivators to carry out various tasks of killing Sea Clan cultivators. In general, there wasn''t much danger to his three clones in the short term. Having merely perceived the information transmitted by his clone, Zhou Sui chose not to pay it any more mind. His main focus now was on his own cultivation. Particularly, his cultivation of Heart Eye Linguistics. This Heart Eye was also nearing completion under his construction efforts. Had he succeeded, he would have formed his third Heart Eye, which would be of enormous assistance to him. Days went by. Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, operating the power of the Book Worm, continuously simulating the construction process of the Heart Eye Linguistics. After all, the more advanced the stage, the greater the caution required. If he were to fail, all the previous effort would have gone to waste. "Yes, this is it." At this moment, Zhou Sui was utterly absorbed in his work. With the aid of the Book Worm, he entered a state of emotionless enlightenment. His mind was highly focused, and he continually sketched out spiritual patterns. Boom~~ Time seemed to lose all meaning, and when the final line of the pattern was successfully drawn, the Heart Eye instantaneously burst into an endless golden radiance. It was incredibly dazzling, just like a sun. "I did it. This is the Heart Eye Linguistics." Zhou Sui smiled faintly, his heart overflowing with endless joy. From in his heart, a third Heart Eye emerged. This Heart Eye was filled with countless symbols resembling ears, possessing an unfathomable aura and force. Thud! At that instant, his spirit received a jolt. Centered on his body, invisible waves spread outward, seemingly picking up endless sound waves around him. Outside the quiet room, in the forest. Magpies, crows, bats, mosquitoes, flies flying around. Ants, mantises, cockroaches crawling on the ground. Deep within the river, swam different kinds of fish. All these creatures seemed to emit all sorts of sound. Normally, these sounds would be perceived by humans as nothing but chaotic noise. They simply couldn''t understand these utterances. But now, these invisible sound waves reached his Heart Eye and were instantaneously translated into a language he could understand, as if by some universal translator. "Work hard, work hard; today we need to carry food." "As long as we can carry even a little bit more food, it will be a little bit less hard for the queen." "If we don''t work our hardest today, we''ll starve somewhere else tomorrow." "Working hard reaps blessings, thanks to the Queen for giving us the opportunity to work." Some ants were diligently carrying food. "Hehe, who are we going to favor among the humans today?" "Only human blood tastes good; the blood of other creatures is just too nasty. I love human blood the most." "Wait for those humans to fall asleep, then go suck some." A mosquito buzzed in mid-air, darting about quickly. "Peace, tonight is so peaceful." "Where is there any killing happening? I want to see corpses." A crow squawked loudly. "The river water seems a little colder today." "But it doesn''t matter much. At least the moon in the river is still as beautiful." A small fish swam blissfully in the river. "Ah, when will I ever be able to move." "I am so envious of these animals, who can freely move about." "I wish to see what other places look like." A large tree appeared extremely worried, even somewhat depressed. "Damn it, which creature hasn''t stood on us. Do they really think we, grass, don''t get angry?" A small piece of grass clenched its teeth together, fuming. "What!" "Could this be the voice of all things?" Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Zhou Sui was utterly astounded. After forming the third Heart Eye Linguistics, he felt an incredible shock in his heart, as if mighty waves had been set off. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He found the world that had previously seemed dull and tasteless to be lively now. The creatures that humans overlooked all had their own languages. They even had intelligence unique to their own species. It seemed that at this moment, the voices of all things were being collected by his Heart Eye. In a way, it was like a universal translator. As long as it was a speaking creature, it could translate their speech. Even if he had never heard of them before, it could translate with 100% accuracy. This ability was truly of infinite uses. Chapter 340 - 245 Man, Stop Pretending to be Innocent_1 "That''s excellent." "With this Heart Eye, you can travel to the ends of the world, see a thousand clans." "And you won''t have to worry about any problems with language." Zhou Sui smirked, feeling very pleased. He knew how monumental the effect of Heart Eye Linguistics was, especially in this diverse world of cultivation, where this ability was infinitely useful. With this, he could understand every language, and fit right in wherever he went, just like a local. Moreover, this ability didn''t only allow him to understand others, but also granted him an extraordinary ability to learn. He could fluently speak the local language after just a day''s stay, just like a native. This is where the real strength of Heart Eye Linguistics lies. "Unfortunately, up until now, I only have the cultivation methods for the three Heart Eyes." "After all, the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret, which I obtained, is just an incomplete version. The cultivation method for the remaining four Heart Eyes is missing." "Wait a moment, could I use the Object-searching Gu to find the rest of the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret?" At this moment, Zhou Sui stroked his chin, suddenly coming up with this idea. Though it is difficult for an average person to find the complete version of the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret, things differ with the Object-searching Gu. It could locate any treasure in the world, as long as it exists. Therefore, it wasn''t impossible for him to find the full version of the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret. With this thought in mind, Zhou Sui immediately tried to summon the power of the Object-searching Gu. However, only a moment later, he showed a disappointed expression. That''s because his attempt to utilize the Object-searching Gu had failed. Perhaps the power of the Object-searching Gu wasn''t strong enough, or maybe the location of the full version of the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret was out of its range, hence he got nothing. Therefore, for the time being, he wasn''t able to find the complete version of the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret. However, he didn''t seem too disappointed. After all, up till now, the power of the three Heart Eyes alone had been more than enough for him to use for a long time. "Huh?!" Suddenly, Zhou Sui sensed a delightful figure appearing outside the meditation room''s door. Lo and behold, it was none other than the Saintess of the Sky Demon Sect, Chu Dieyi. She was currently dressed in a black gauze dress that flattered her perfect physique, adorning a waist that could be encompassed by a single hand. Simply put, she was a seductress. "Miss Chu, how come you''re here again?" "Why are you dressed like a floozy?" Zhou Sui waved his hand, opened the door to the meditation room, and regarded Chu Dieyi curiously. "You''re the one out of line! What kind of words are those?" "Your mouth is as foul as a dog''s." Upon hearing him, Chu Dieyi almost snapped. She wanted to tear this man''s mouth to shreds. She had dressed in her uniform and this was his comment. She had dolled up particularly for this night, all her efforts wasted. "Cough, well, that was my mistake." "What did Miss Chu come for, visiting me late in the night?" "Being all alone, a man and a woman, wouldn''t this tarnish your reputation?" Zhou Sui cleared his throat and started talking politely, pretending to be a gentleman. "Zhou, I think I must leave." Chu Dieyi looked at Zhou Sui with tear-filled eyes, exuding a pitiful vibe and on the verge of tears. "Leaving? Why so sudden?" Zhou Sui was stunned, he didn''t expect Chu Dieyi to leave like this. After all, the woman had been here for almost six years. He was somewhat used to her presence. "This isn''t sudden, I''ve been away from the Sky Demon Sect for years now." "I can''t stay here any longer, my master commanded me to return to the sect." "So I''ve come tonight to say goodbye." "I fear that we might not meet again any time soon from now on." Chu Dieyi gazed at Zhou Sui affectionately. "What are you waxing sentimental about? We both are Cultivators with long lifespans." "If we want to meet, we could do so anytime we wished, can''t we? This isn''t some life and death separation." Zhou Sui wasn''t thrilled. Where did she not know that this woman had undoubtedly picked up these lines from somewhere and was presenting them right there? "Humph! You dog of a man." "While I was trying to express my sentiments, you actually accuse me of exaggerating." "This is how they say it in those of mortal stories, why does it change when it comes to you?" Upon hearing this, Chu Dieyi was annoyed half to death, her pretty face flushed, completely ruining her act. She was frustrated deep down. She didn''t know why her speech didn''t match the mortal stories. After saying those lines, this dog of a man should''ve been deeply moved, sobbing out his affection, sweeping her up into his arms, begging her not to leave. Instead he accused her of exaggerating. "You were never this kind of woman." "Enforcing this only draws implicit, unfair comparisons." Zhou Sui looked disdainfully at Chu Dieyi. He could easily see through this woman''s intentions. There are still hundreds of years for this woman to move him. "Tsk, I indeed can''t deal with these sentimental stuff." "I prefer honest and straightforward methods." "To get a man, using your own hands is the best." With a wave of her hand, Chu Dieyi took out a medicine bottle from her body. With a ''clang,'' the medicine bottle burst open letting out a thick red mist that filled the meditation room. "What is this?" Zhou Sui blinked, as he inhaled the red mist, he felt his internal aura boiling, as if his blood was on fire. "This is the highly reputed Mandarin Duck Scatter of my Sky Demon Sect." "Once poisoned by the Mandarin Duck Scatter, unless the effect wears off, there''s no cure." "Even Nascent Soul cultivators can''t break its control." Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Zhou, you should surrender obediently. From tonight onwards, you''re my man." Chu Dieyi proudly declared. "What!" Upon hearing her words, Zhou Sui was dumbfounded. Since he had the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, he was immune to all poisons. A mere Mandarin Duck Scatter couldn''t possibly affect him. He had originally intended to mock her, but at that moment, a message came from the Obsession Gu. It made him smile. Because the fruit was ripe and ready to be harvested. Who''s the hunter, and who''s the prey? That''s yet to be seen. "You shameless woman, to get me, you actually used such despicable means." "Is this what you call a direct approach?" "You''re no different from the pick-up artists in the mortal world." "I had always felt that there was something off with your gaze, so you''ve been lusting from afar for so long." Zhou Sui pretended to be aggrieved, acting like he couldn''t control himself due to deep poisoning. "Haha, thanks for the compliment." "As the Saintess of the Sky Demon Sect, being shameless is my motto." "Also, you already had your share of experiences. Quit pretending to be a virgin." Chu Dieyi jeered at Zhou Sui. Shortly after, the meditation room''s door was shut again, leaving the two of them alone to perform the sacred rituals of Zhou Gong. Chapter 341 - 246: Advancement to the Mid-stage of Golden Core, Sky Demon Calamity Body_1 A night passed. "You dual cultivated with your Tao-partner seven times last night, which allowed for mutual understanding and deepening of affection, providing you a certain amount of cultivation experience." "Your spiritual root aptitude has substantially increased." "You have acquired your partner''s Yuanyin Force, advancing your cultivation to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm." At this moment, a series of voices echoed deep in Zhou Sui''s sea of consciousness. Loud hum~~ Zhou Sui opened his eyes, a formidable mana fluctuation radiated from his body. The surrounding nature''s spiritual energy seemed distorted, transforming into the phantom of Dragon Elephant, pervasive with a terrible oppressive force. The middle stage of the Golden Core realm. After a night''s cultivation, he had absorbed the extremely pure Yuanyin force from Chu Dieyi, the Saintess of the Sky Demon Sect, this made his cultivation progress smoothly. Likening it to a river flowing into the sea, his cultivation had smoothly transitioned from the early stage of the Golden Core realm to the middle stage. He could sense that his Golden Core in the depths of his Dantian Qi Sea had expanded to double its previous size. Fundamentally, cultivation in the Golden Core realm involves the continuous absorption of nature''s spiritual energy to strengthen the Golden Core. Many Golden Core cultivators who were stuck at the early stage did not know why the breakthrough to the middle stage seemed so simple. This is because to progress to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm, one needs to us their internal mana to expand the volume inside their Golden Core, so that it can hold more mana. If the volume inside Golden Core is not expanded, then the power of the Golden Core will not be strengthened. Moreover, most early-stage Golden Core cultivators are unable to further expand their Golden Core due to deficiencies caused by inadequate cultivation techniques. Forcibly trying to expand it would lead to the collapse of the Golden Core, resulting in their death. Therefore, no matter how long they cultivate, their realm will remain at the early stage of Golden Core, never able to break through to the middle stage. However, Zhou Sui didn''t have this defect. His self-formed Golden Core has reached an extremely pure degree, with no impurities, so there was no issue in breaking through. As long as he accumulated enough, he could naturally breakthrough. Of course, under normal circumstances, he would need to accumulate tens of years worth of energy before potentially gathering enough mana to break through the bottleneck of the early stage of the Golden Core. But now he has received a massive amount of Yuanyin Force from the Saintess of the Sky Demon Sect, which instantly helped him break through this bottleneck, and his cultivation advanced to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This dual cultivation can be said to have saved him tens of years of hard cultivation, bringing him numerous benefits. From now on, all he needs to do is continuously inhale the spiritual energy of Heaven and earth to convert it into a vast Golden Core cultivation power. This way, he can fill the space inside his Golden Core. When the mana inside the Golden Core is once again perfected, he could make another breakthrough, expand the internal volume of the Golden Core, and thus advance into the late Golden Core realm. "Right, I should check the data panel." With this thought, Zhou Sui immediately opened his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation Level: Middle stage of Golden Core Realm (progress 1%), Lifespan: 70 (7000) years] [Aptitude: Fifth-grade spiritual root (99%)] [Swordsmanship: Middle Grade Third Stage (40%)] [Rune: Low Grade Third Stage (30%)] [Seventh-Order formation: Middle Grade Fourth Stage (50%)] [Pill Master: Middle Grade Third Stage (90%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Great Achievement (90%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (60%)] [Illusory Demon Heart Method: demonic seed, summoning Demon] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart-eye Scrutiny, Heart Eye Linguistics] [Fireball Technique: Grandmaster, Wind Blade Art: Grandmaster, Golden Light skill: Grandmaster, Ice Frost skill: Grandmaster, Spring Wind Rain skill: Grandmaster, Lightning Summoning skill: Grandmaster...] [Obsession Gu: Middle Grade Fourth Stage, Clone Gu: Middle Grade Third Stage, Wine Bug: Middle Grade Third Stage, Gold Eating Bug: Middle Grade Third Stage, Book Worm: Middle Grade Third Stage, Dream Soul Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Dragon Elephant Gu: Middle Grade Third Stage, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Middle Grade Third Stage, Teleportation Insect: Middle Grade Third Stage, Array Heart Gu, Fourth Class, High Grade, Object-searching Gu, Middle Grade Third Stage, Robbery Thunder Worm.] Apparently, after his advancement to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm, his lifespan had greatly increased to a staggering 7,000 years, which was quite an extraordinary number. However, for Zhou Sui, he did not feel much difference. Given how far he was from reaching the end of his lifespan. Compared with his long lifespan, he was only a tiny speck now. Therefore, his vitality was simply surging, and his body was filled with immense vital energy. "My Spiritual Root Aptitude is about to break through." Seeing the data above, Zhou Sui immediately widened his eyes, feeling very excited. Because his Spiritual Root Aptitude had been hard to enhance, or rather, the rate of enhancement was really slow. But now, it had suddenly improved to 99%. With just one more step, he would enter the realm of the Fourth-grade spiritual root. The speed of progress was extremely swift, something he could not have imagined previously. "That''s right, Chu Dieyi is a heavenly Spirit Root Cultivator." Zhou Sui instantly thought of this possibility. The reason why he had prior difficulty in enhancing his spiritual root aptitude was due to lesser assistance from his Tao-partners and the smaller the difference in aptitude between them. This naturally made the speed of aptitude enhancement extremely slow. But now, Chu Dieyi was his first Heavenly Spirit Root Tao-partner. And the distinction between the Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude and the First Grade Spirit Root aptitude is not on the same level. Chapter 460 - 283: Promoted to Perfect Core Formation_1 "It seems that this man indeed possesses exceptional talent and stands out among his peers." This stirred a desire within Master Peach Blossom. She felt that she might need to make a move. If she didn''t act first, she feared that what she coveted would be snatched away by other cunning vixens, leaving her with nothing. This was the nature of the cultivation world. Everything was a product of conflict and competition. The same was true for the Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine, Fourth Stage Treasure Pills, Top-Grade Spiritual Treasures, and God Transformation Techniques, and so on ¡ª there wasn''t a single item that didn''t require her to take action and seize it for herself. There was no such thing as manna from heaven in this world. A good man, if not seized, would be stolen away by other wicked women. The idea that good women should wait quietly for men to pursue them was long obsolete. True women should be proactive. Knock! Knock! Knock! At this moment, a knock at the door echoed from the outside. "Come in." Master Peach Blossom''s heart stirred. She immediately sensed a few female cultivators outside. She knew straight away that they must be the dao companions of Zhou Sui, intending to meet her. With a click, the door opened, and a few peerless beauties came into view. It was none other than Lin Yazhu, Chu Dieyi, and the others. Upon hearing the news of Master Peach Blossom, they also came to visit. After all, she was a master cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage. Such distinguished personas were a rare sight even within the vast waters of the Canglan Sea Area. "Master Peach Blossom." "We have come to inquire about something." Chu Dieyi smiled faintly and asked explicitly, without beating around the bush. "Oh? What''s the matter?" Master Peach Blossom asked curiously. "I had heard from my husband earlier that my master, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, and others are temporarily trapped in the formation of the Ku Rong Sect. Is that true?" Chu Dieyi asked. "Indeed, that''s the case." "But, you don''t need to worry." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "My father, Daoist Unlimited, and your master, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, both are master cultivators in the Nascent Soul Late Stage." "In addition to that, many other experienced Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators have joined forces. They''ve gathered the strongest in the Canglan Sea Area." "Although the Prohibition Arrays in the core area of the Ku Rong Sect are formidable." "They won''t be able to harm them for some time." Master Peach Blossom knew immediately what Chu Dieyi wanted to know and directly replied. "That''s a relief." Hearing this, Chu Dieyi sighed with great relief. After all, her master, Qian Ziyun, had always treated her well, like both a teacher and a mother. She didn''t want to see anything unfortunate happen to her master. "It is said that you just advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm. Why don''t we have a discussion on cultivation?" Master Peach Blossom, her eyes gleaming, offered her suggestion with a faint smile. She was clearly showing her goodwill. If she happened to become involved with that man in the future, these female cultivators would become her sisters-in-law. So, it''s better to foster a good relationship now. "We''re deeply honored." The eyes of Lin Yazhu and Chu Dieyi immediately lit up with excitement. After all, they had just entered the Nascent Soul Realm as cultivators and were still somewhat oblivious in regard to their future path. On the other hand, Master Peach Blossom was already an experienced cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage. If such a senior was willing to give guidance, they would definitely welcome it. Ji Bingyu and the others were thrilled. Even if they, as Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, couldn''t comprehend everything from a discussion between Nascent Soul cultivators, they would still benefit greatly. If they were still on Immortal Mist Island and remained ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, they wouldn''t have had the opportunity to meet such seniors. Even Golden Core Masters might not have many chances to interact with them. ... On the other hand, Zhou Sui had no idea that his Dao companions had already started to get acquainted and had even begun a discussion on cultivation. After dual cultivation with his dao companions, he was refreshed and energetic. At this moment, he immersed his Divine Sense in the Array Heart Gu. Because he sensed that after years of erosion, the Array Heart Gu had finally mastered part of the core of the Ruins of Ku Rong Sect and could control part of the Fifteenth Order formation''s power of the Sect. Boom~~ At this moment, he felt his Divine Sense emerge within the Array Heart Gu. He felt like a creator, overlooking the entire island. No matter where on the island, his awareness was crystal clear and left no stone unturned. "So that''s how it is." "This is the Ku Rong Sect''s Fifth-Order Superior Array, the Four Symbols Ku Rong Array." "And this array was the strongest offensive formation of the Ku Rong Sect." "Once this array is activated, living beings within the formation will suffer a rapid decrease in their lifespan." "Being struck by a Ku Rong Divine Light would instantly drain a hundred years of a person''s lifespan." "Even if they''re God Transformation cultivators with a lifespan of three thousand years, they wouldn''t last long." Zhou Sui was utterly amazed. The Ku Rong Sect of the past used to rely on this Fifth-Order Superior Array, allowing them to sweep across countless foes, and suppress the Canglan Sea Area for tens of thousands of years, becoming an unrivaled Overlord. Its reputation spread through the entire cultivation world. Even on other continents, its name invoked fear and respect. The depth of each Nascent Soul Sect was beyond imagination. "A Fifth-Order formation is so profoundly deep and mysterious?" At this moment, Zhou Sui felt endless information being transmitted from within the Array Heart Gu. It was unimaginably complex. The complexity of the Fifth-Order formation was at least ten times that of the Fourth Stage. Even in the ancient era, there were few cultivators that could become the Fifth Order Formation Master. The complexity involved made his head spin. Chapter 461 - 283: Promoted to Perfect Core Formation_2 Luckily, with the help of the Array Heart Gu to understand, otherwise, with his comprehension, he would need at least hundreds or even thousands of years before he could grasp something. This shows the complexity of a fifth stage formation. Of course, once he masters it, the power that a fifth stage formation can unleash is beyond imagination. "Wait, if that''s the case, why Daoist Unlimited and the others aren''t dead yet?" This thought popped into Zhou Sui''s mind. He sensed Daoist Unlimited, Fortune Teller, Daoist Chongxu, Qian Ziyun, Ye Feirou, and seven late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators were trapped in a formation at this moment. It was the fifth stage Ether Wood Burial Birth Array. Without a doubt, it was a fifth stage trapping formation. Even if Daoist Unlimited and the others were late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, they were helpless in front of a fifth stage formation. They were all trapped within the formation, unable to escape. But they were also lucky. They were only trapped in the formation. If they really did escape from the formation and entered the killing range, Perhaps the arrival of the Divine Light of Ku Rong Sect would instantly rob them of their lives and wipe them out completely. In some sense, they were quite lucky. At least they still had their lives. "Hmm, it seems these guys are about to escape." "No, I can''t let them escape." "They must be temporarily trapped here." Zhou Sui sensed Daoist Unlimited and the other cultivators seemingly continually probing the Ether Wood Burial Birth Array. These Nascent Soul late-stage cultivators had a multitude of tactics. They even had numerous fourth-stage talismans, and even fifth-stage ones. Add the fact that the Ether Wood Burial Birth Array had been neglected for a long time, eroded by the lengthy years, there was no doubt they would break the formation and escape from it if not stopped. To be honest, he didn''t want these Nascent Soul cultivators to escape for now. After all, his Core Formation was imminent. If they really did escape, it might affect his Core Formation. Rather than waiting for those old monsters to act, it''s better to be the first to act. With the power of the fifth level Ether Wood Burial Birth Array, he temporarily trapped these Nascent Soul old monsters. It wouldn''t be too late to release them after he had ascended to the Nascent Soul stage. Having thought of this, he immediately issued a command to the Array Heart Gu. Boom~~ Just then, the Ether Wood Burial Birth Array started moving. The seemingly dead formation now appeared to have conceived a Formation Spirit and began to activate. The formation flags acting as its nodes began to emit green lights, and the entire formation seemed to radiate endless Array Strength. Green mist emerged, covering the whole island. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Daoist Unlimited and the others were naturally stunned by this spectacle. "Haha, it''s just a fifth stage formation, we''re about to break it." "Even the Ancient God Transformation Sect can''t stop us." "Watch us break this trapping formation." The Demon King of Seven Emotions laughed heartily, jubilant. He saw the dawn of breaking the formation and was absolutely thrilled. Boom~~~ But at this exact moment, the whole Ether Wood Burial Birth Array experienced earth-shaking changes. Many formation nodes began to shift, causing spatial changes, as if forming a spatial labyrinth. All of a sudden, the formation became more than a hundred times more complex. In an instant, the old Nascent Soul cultivators in the field were no longer able to sense any formation nodes. Because a fifth stage formation with someone in control and a fifth stage formation without someone in control, are two completely different things. "What the hell is going on?" "This fifth stage formation seems to have come alive, and someone is controlling it." "Damn, didn''t the Ku Rong Sect disappear tens of thousands of years ago? How could anyone still be alive?" All the Nascent Soul cultivators looked at each other, their faces extremely ugly. They realized the seriousness of the situation. Because a fifth stage formation with someone in control and one without someone in control are completely different. The power is increased tenfold. If there was no one in control, they could probably break the fifth stage formation with their means. However, now someone was controlling this fifth stage formation. If the enemy had malicious intentions, they''d all die here. "Damn, we''ve been fooled, these God Transformation ruins are a trap." "Someone is plotting against us." The faces of Fortune Teller and the others were grave. They felt sure that someone was planning to ambush them. If not, why didn''t they act when they were breaking the outer formations, instead striking when they began to break into the core area? It was obvious that someone was peeping at them in secret, ready to ambush them at any time. Now they were truly trapped, with no viable solutions. "The one who plotted against us is certainly weaker than us." "Otherwise, they wouldn''t employ such trickery." "The question is, the Ku Rong Sect fell tens of thousands of years ago. How is it possible for anyone to survive this long, even if they''re God Transformation cultivators?" "It''s not an ancient Ku Rong Sect cultivator, perhaps it''s a disciple who inherited their cultivation technique. It''s likely that the hidden cultivator obtained the inheritance of the Ku Rong Sect. When the Ku Rong Sect''s God Transformation ruins appeared, they took over, controlling the Prohibition Array here, and we unwittingly walked into their trap." "Damn it, we were the hunters but ended up shot in the eye." Chapter 462 - 283: Promoted to Perfect Core Formation_3 "I swear, if I find you, there''s no way in hell I''ll let you go." A group of Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators were infuriated to the point of nearly bursting their lungs. Who would have thought that one moment of carelessness would lead to falling into the enemy''s trap, stuck between a rock and a hard place? But they were helpless. Facing the power of the Fifth Stage Array, they were at their wit''s end. Boom boom boom~~ Not just the core area, the entire island was the same, covered in a layer of white mist. The originally damaged array was now being quickly repaired. The power of the Ether Wood Burial Birth Array was fully deployed, enveloping the entire island. All the cultivators who were originally stationed on the island, without exception, were trapped in this area. As for the cultivators who wanted to enter from outside, they were all blocked by layers of Prohibition Arrays. The island was covered with a triple barrier; no cultivators could penetrate it anymore. It can be said that at this moment, this place that was once a Divinity Transformation relic has become a cage trapping the cultivators, like a gigantic beast selecting its prey. "Excellent, excellent. Now this Divinity Transformation relic is completely mine." Zhou Sui, who was on Immortal Mist Peak, laughed heartily, full of joy. Other cultivators were all carefully exploring this Divinity Transformation relic, hoping to obtain some treasures from it. But for him, there was no need for such troublesome work. Just by activating the power of Array Heart Gu, he fused the Prohibition Arrays of the entire Divinity Transformation relic, seizing the entire island. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In this way, no matter who it is, they wouldn''t be able to compete with him for the treasures on this Divinity Transformation relic. "I struck it rich, truly rich this time." "With this Fifth Stage island and the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein, even Divinity Transformation is within reach." Zhou Sui was thrilled. After all, it''s a sure thing that he will advance to the Nascent Soul Realm, but a person should always have a vision. Now he is already planning for his Divinity Transformation. The Canglan Sea area is so vast and boundless, yet there isn''t a single God Transformation powerhouse. The reason is the lack of the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein. At this time, the appearance of the Ku Rong Sect''s Divinity Transformation relic not only brought back abundant resources but also a Fifth Stage Spirit Vein, equivalent to bringing back the chance of Divinity Transformation. For him, it''s simply a huge opportunity. If he can seize this island and make it his base. Then there''s a high possibility of him achieving Divinity Transformation in the future. "The diameter of this island is actually 1.68 million kilometers." "In the peripheral area, there are one hundred and eight Nascent Soul Level medicinal gardens, three hundred and sixty Golden Core Level medicinal gardens, and one thousand and twenty-four Foundation Establishment Stage medicinal gardens. Although most of them are in a state of ruin, quite a few spiritual medicine seeds were left." "If I could refine the Medicine Gu, then the medicinal gardens of Ku Rong Sect could be revived." "Even a number of Ancient Spiritual Medicines might be resurrected." Zhou Sui''s eyes instantly lit up. He felt that this island, once the property of the Ku Rong Sect, is the foundation for his future. "Wait a minute, something''s not right." "It seems a demon has been sealed deep in the heart of this island." "And it''s a God Transformation Level demon." At this moment, an idea stirred in Zhou Sui''s heart. His Divine Sense, following the power of the Array Heart Gu, penetrated deep into the heart of the array, which is also the core area of the Ku Rong Sect''s ruins. It seemed like a vast valley, surrounded by densely packed Prohibition Arrays. But around the valley, horrifying Demonic Qi was pervading. It seemed to have come alive and was continuously corroding the Prohibition Arrays at this place. It felt like the terrifying demon within the valley was about to break free at any moment. Near the valley, countless remains have appeared ¡ª a pile of skeletons. They were dressed in the attire of the Ku Rong Sect. Obviously, they were all cultivators of the Ku Rong Sect who died here during ancient times. One could only imagine the intensity of the battle that took place in ancient times. Almost all of the cultivators from the Ku Rong Sect lost their lives here. "It''s the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array, a fifth-order top-grade formation." "It''s a terrifying array that can seal a God Transformation Level Demon." "In other words, a God Transformation Level demon is sealed right here." "This God Transformation Level demon might even break free at any time after tens of thousands of years." Upon learning the true nature of this Divinity Transformation relic, Zhou Sui was simply scared out of his wits. He gasped for breath. He originally thought he had picked up a lucky break but didn''t expect to inherit such a calamity. Without a doubt, this island of Ku Rong Sect is a time bomb. If handled improperly, it will blow all the cultivators in the Canglan Sea area to smithereens. In this era where God Transformation cultivators are extinct. If this God Transformation level demon truly escapes from here, who knows how many lives will be lost>. The disaster it would cause might even be more dreadful than a beast tide from the Sea Clan. To be honest, he was close to wanting to abandon the foundations of the Tri-star Island group and head somewhere else. Places like other continents, for instance. Given his cultivation level now, he could go anywhere in the vast world. However, he still suppressed the urge to flee. Because things are different now. He''s no longer the Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator of the past who could only be scared off by demons. Now he is a Late Golden Core cultivator. In a short while, he might even be successful in forming a Nascent Soul. It could be said that he will soon become a pillar of the Canglan Sea area. They always say that when the sky falls, tall ones will hold it up. Now, he is just that tall one. Chapter 386 - 260: Qian Ziyun, Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, Thousand Illusion Demon Woman_1 "You can go now." "I have some instructions to give to Chuntao and the others." Master Peach Blossom gave a faint smile, indicating for Zhou Sui to leave. She had her own plans to discuss with her servant girls. Whoosh! Zhou Sui felt helpless but left the quiet room, returning to his own bedroom. After all, it was already set in motion, and he had no choice but to accept. "Island Master." S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao were all looking eagerly at Master Peach Blossom. They were slightly unsure as to why the Island Master would want to give them away. Could it be that the Island Master did not like them anymore? At these thoughts, they couldn''t help but feel a little wronged. But before they could voice their concerns, Master Peach Blossom began to speak. "I am a bit attracted to that man." "But I don''t want to make the first move. I want him to cry and beg to marry me, so I need your help." Master Peach Blossom spoke straightforwardly. While she had to maintain the dignity of a Nascent Soul woman cultivator in front of others, there was no such concern before these girls who were like her sisters or even daughters. She expressed her inner thoughts directly. What?! Upon hearing this, Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao all widened their beautiful eyes and were completely shocked. They could never have imagined that the Island Master would ever speak such bold and passionate words. This was a woman falling in love. All of their faces flushed with excitement. Because this meant that the Island Master placed great importance on them, trusted them, and saw them as confidantes for such a crucial task. Moreover, this task had to do with the future happiness of the Island Master, and they would risk their lives to ensure its success. "Island Master, what would you like us to do?" Chuntao asked immediately. "This time, you will follow this man back to the Tri-Star Island Group." "Investigate his daily habits and preferences." "I want to know what kind of woman he likes, what his preferences are." "Of course, if possible, you can also help him quickly increase his cultivation." "After all, his current cultivation is somewhat weak." "At least has to reach the Nascent Soul Realm for me to consider him." Master Peach Blossom smiled faintly. She was not sending her servant girls to the Tri-Star Island Group for no reason. They were to act as spies, monitoring this man''s every move. Honestly, she was already tired of this man ignoring her, treating her as if she were a woman he could call upon whenever he fancied. Only when he had trouble would he reach out to her. So this time she decided to take the initiative, planting her confidantes by this man''s side. "Yes, Island Master, leave this to us." "We guarantee to make this man fall head over heels in love with you." Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao all felt the weight of a sacred mission on their shoulders. If they failed in this task, their Island Master''s happiness would be completely ruined. So this task must succeed, failure is not an option. "Okay, I''ll leave this to you." Master Peach Blossom was quite satisfied. After all, she had complete confidence in these four servant girls, who could be considered as the most reliable women on Peach Blossom Island. With them on it, success was almost guaranteed. ... After discussing the matter, the four Golden Core servant girls quickly returned to their own rooms. They were still extremely excited, unable to come down from their emotional high. "My goodness, I can''t believe the Island Master is really in love with this man. So bold and passionate, without any attempt to hide. Is this the Island Master when she''s in love for the first time? Simply beautiful." Chuntao said with a dreamy look on her face. Almost all the women cultivators on Peach Blossom Island felt the same, they all idolized Master Peach Blossom. They admired her immensely and were willing to go through hell and high water for her. "I knew it when that man first came to Peach Blossom Island, the Island Master must have had special feelings for him, otherwise why would she bring this man into the island." Xiatao looked proud and smug, feeling that her intuition had indeed been correct. All of her previous predictions were now becoming a reality. "But isn''t that man a bit too arrogant? The Island Master is such a beautiful woman, known as the most beautiful woman in the Canglan Sea, yet he doesn''t even appreciate her. The fact that the Island Master even has to pursue him is just giving him too much face." Qiutao was quite angry, feeling that man was far too arrogant. The Island Master was as beautiful and noble as a saintess, and she should be adored by everyone in the world, regardless of their gender, age, or clan. Yet, this man had the audacity to ignore the beautiful Island Master, which was simply unheard of. What gave this man the right to be so arrogant? "We can''t say that." "I think it''s not that he doesn''t like the Island Master." "Rather, he knows his own limitations and decides to step back." "He knows that he is not worthy of the Island Master, so he dares not get too close to her." "Otherwise, he may bring disaster upon himself." Dongtao offered a different viewpoint. After all, for a mere Golden Core male cultivator to pursue a Nascent Soul female cultivator, isn''t it just a fool''s dream? Knowing difficulties and backing off, is actually a common human reaction. Chapter 387 - 260: Qian Ziyun, Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, Thousand Illusion Demon Woman_2 Rash pursuit could have led to his own demise. "Hmm, this man seems to have some self-awareness, knowing he''s not worthy of the Island Master." "But whether he''s worthy or not, that''s for the Island Master to decide, not him." "Ultimately, this man is just too arrogant, thinking he can monopolize the Island Master." "Even if the Island Master just wants to toy with him, he should play along." Chuntao clenched her small fist. She believed anyone who made the Island Master unhappy was no good. "This time, the Island Master has entrusted this task to us. We must complete it rigorously" "Just a smelly man, that''s all. He''s nothing special." "I heard he has six wives and concubines staying within the Tri-Star Island Group." "What? Just six wives and concubines, seems like this man is pretty loyal. He isn''t a womanizer." "We should pay close attention to those six women. I wonder what kind of women he likes." Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, Dongtao were chattering, assessing Zhou Sui based on his personal information. According to their understanding, a Golden Core male cultivator with just six wives was indeed quite few. Most Golden Core male cultivators had dozens, if not hundreds, of wives and concubines. Even the more excessive ones, marrying three thousand wives was very normal, already a common sight. Daoist Unlimited, a Nascent Soul cultivator like him, with one wife and seventy-two concubines, was considered loyal. Just six wives and concubines, that didn''t even count as excess. The night passed without words. Early next morning. Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, Dongtao, and Zhou Sui boarded the third stage Flying Boat and headed towards the Tri-Star Island Group. They were also looking forward to embracing a whole new life. ... Sky Demon Sect. At this moment, Chu Dieyi finally returned to the Sky Demon Sect. Her ascension to the rank of a Nascent Soul cultivator spread throughout the Sky Demon Sect like a hurricane. This caused much shock among the cultivators of the Sky Demon Sect. No one expected Chu Dieyi to successfully advance to the Nascent Soul stage outside the sect. Those who had offended Chu Dieyi in the past were even more terrified, already planning to flee the Sky Demon Sect. After all, once Chu Dieyi became a Nascent Soul elder, those who had offended her were undoubtedly doomed. At this time, in the center of the Sky Demon Sect was a mountain peak known as the Sky Demon Peak. This was also where the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, Qian Ziyun, lived. The peak was shrouded in demonic qi all year round, with no sight of the sun. It was gloomy and terrifying, like a nest of heavenly demons. In the palace of Sky Demon Peak, on the throne. Sat an incredibly beautiful witch, wearing an off-shoulder, high-slit black dress that accentuated her skin as white as snow, like a blooming snow lotus. Her mesmerizing white legs, crossed one over the other, exuded unparalleled allure. Even more unbearable was her impeccable bosom, like a towering mountain peak. Any man who saw her would yearn to prostrate under her pomegranate skirt. This was Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, seven hundred years old, a late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator. She was also the highest authority in the Sky Demon Sect, ruling for hundreds of years. She had left a profound reputation in the Canglan Sea area. "Master." Chu Dieyi entered the palace and respectfully greeted her master. Even though she had now advanced to the early-stage of Nascent Soul, theoretically the same level as her master. But facing this unfathomable Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, she still didn''t have any courage to resist. "Good." "There was no need to return to the Sky Demon Sect." "You simply found an opportunity outside and successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul stage." "It seems you are the fastest to reach the Nascent Soul stage in the Sky Demon Sect for hundreds of years." "My painstaking cultivation of you wasn''t in vain." "Tell me, what kind of fortuitous encounter did you have to enable you to advance to the Nascent Soul stage?" Qian Ziyun looked at Chu Dieyi with satisfaction. After all, the woman in front of her was her most prized disciple. Not only was she extremely talented, but she was also loyal and dedicated. "Master, I accidentally entered a secret realm." "I obtained several Nascent Soul precious items there, which allowed me to smoothly advance to the Nascent Soul stage." Chu Dieyi naturally couldn''t tell the whole truth, so she casually made up a false opportunity. "You''re lying." "You think I can''t see." "Your Yuanyin energy is gone. Who did you give it to?" "I never expected my loyal disciple to be taken by a man." "And moreover, they instigated you to lie to me." Qian Ziyun looked indifferently at Chu Dieyi. Her striking eyes bore no ripples, resembling an ancient, abyssal pond inhabited by a heavenly demon, which made one''s heart pound. Her black pupils seemed to present a horrific scene where blood spread over the ocean, and corpses covered the ground. Infinite demonic qi emanated from her. "Master, this is my good fortune." "According to the regulations of the Sky Demon Sect, I don''t need to disclose all my opportunities." Chu Dieyi was shivering, seeming to recall the horror of her master and almost frightened enough to kneel on the ground. However, an inexplicable strength surged within her. Thinking of that man who seemed like a banished immortal, who appeared to be omnipotent, endless courage seemingly dispelled all her inner fear. She stood her ground against the pressure from her master, Qian Ziyun, neither arrogant nor humble. "Hmm." Qian Ziyun looked at Chu Dieyi, just looked, without saying a word. The large palace was eerily quiet at this moment, as if the sound of a needle falling could be clearly heard. The air was filled with an increasingly terrifying pressure. Just as Chu Dieyi was about to buckle, Qian Ziyun smiled. As radiant as blooming flowers, she was full of charm. "Good." "To face your master''s pressure, remain steadfast, and keep your composure." "It seems you have truly passed the Heart Devil Tribulation." "Compared to before, you have made great progress." "Does it have something to do with the man who seized your Yuanyin?" Qian Ziyun smiled lightly. But faced with her master''s questions, Chu Dieyi kept silent, making her silent resistance. "Never mind." "Indeed the Sky Demon Sect doesn''t have such regulations." "Nor does it need every disciple to disclose opportunities they''ve obtained." "Now that you''ve become a Nascent Soul Cultivator, your status has greatly elevated as you inherently became a elder of the Sky Demon Sect." "As your master, I cannot force you to speak." "If you don''t want to talk, then I won''t ask." "Go down, head to the Hall of Transmitting Skills to receive your Cultivation Technique and the reward for advancing to a Nascent Soul Cultivator." Qian Ziyun waved her hand, seemed a bit bored, and let her disciple leave. "Yes, master." Hearing these words, Chu Dieyi felt as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders, immediately accepted the order, and quickly left the palace. After all, staying with her master at all times was just too much pressure. Her master was like a capricious witch, nobody knew what she was thinking. Sometimes she was happy and talking to you one second, But the next second, if you violated her taboo, she would start a spree of violent actions. Every Sky Demon Sect Cultivator was walking on thin ice when they were with Qian Ziyun. "Interesting, very interesting." "Which male Cultivator seized the Nascent Soul of my disciple?" "Is it a Nascent Soul Cultivator from another sect, a Demon Cultivator, or a Loose Cultivator?" Qian Ziyun''s beautiful eyes flickered. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She became increasingly interested in the man behind Chu Dieyi. It was quite unusual that the disciple who once was afraid to disobey her and groveled at her feet, would now dare to betray her for this man. "Hidden Guard." At this moment, Qian Ziyun waved her hand. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! In an instant, silhouettes appeared in the palace. Wrapped in endless dark aura, no one could tell what they really looked like. They were the Hidden Guards of the Sky Demon Sect. They were also the Deathsworn of the Sky Demon Sect, the direct forces of the Sect Master. They were specifically to assist the Sect Master in conducting secretive tasks. "Go and check it out for me." "See where my female disciple has been all this time." "And where she has stayed for a long time." "You must find out in detail for me, leaving nothing out." Qian Ziyun issued orders. "Yes, The Master of the Sect." The many Hidden Guards of the Sky Demon Sect immediately accepted the command. They vanished in a flash, leaving the palace instantly. The large palace was left with only Qian Ziyun. At this moment, it seemed as if all the power of the Sky Demon Peak was integrated with her, she was the embodiment of darkness. Chapter 388 - 261: The Golden Core Maid, A Nation-destroying Outstanding Beauty_1 A few days later. The events at Giant Deer Island had almost spread throughout the Canglan Sea area, known by many Nascent Soul powers. After all, it was a hearty victory for the Human Clan. The Sea Clan had previously come with great momentum, stirring up waves of beasts and sweeping every corner of the Canglan Sea area. Many human beings immediately suffered heavy blows, retreating almost at every turn. But now, the Wuji Alliance achieved a great victory, killing five Nascent Soul beings from the Sea Clan and demolishing hundreds of Sea Clan Golden Cores. This victory was simply a shot in the arm for the falling Wuji Alliance and, therefore, the Human Clan. "This is exaggerated. It is said that Giant Deer Island of the Wuji Alliance was attacked by the Nascent Soul beings of the Sea Clan, and at the critical moment, Master Peach Blossom made a move, obliterated the five Nascent Soul beings of the Sea Clan, and two Nascent Soul beings of the Black Burial Sect. With just one person''s efforts, seven Nascent Soul beings were killed, dramatically altering the situation. If it weren''t for Master Peach Blossom, Wuji Alliance''s second island chain would probably have been breached by the Sea Clan," someone animatedly described the events. "Really? Is it true or not? Has it been confirmed?" "Of course, it''s true. The skulls of the seven Nascent Soul cultivators were hung up for display at the city gates. How could it be a lie?" "Not only the seven Nascent Souls, even the invading hundreds of Golden Core Sea Clan cultivators were all wiped out. Now, those Sea Clan Golden Core cultivators have already been prepared as a feast for the cultivators of the Wuji Alliance." Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I originally thought Master Peach Blossom was just for show, considering her widely spread beauty, but I did not expect her to be so powerful." "Now it seems that Master Peach Blossom is indeed the number one beauty in the Canglan Sea area. She is not only stunningly beautiful but also powerful, and she certainly has to be the next Alliance Hierarch of the Wuji Alliance." "Hehe, don''t talk nonsense. When it comes to beauty, it has to be Ye Feirou, the Palace Master of the Piaomiao Palace. She is truly a dazzling beauty. She is the leader of many female cultivators in the Piaomiao Palace. It is said that Ye Feirou, hundreds of years ago, caused many Nascent Soul ancestors to fight for her, resulting in the deaths of several Nascent Soul ancestors." Finally, Ye Feirou, the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, came forward personally, stating that she would not marry in this life, ending the dispute. It can be imagined how beautiful the Palace Master is, and Master Peach Blossom is not even comparable." "Foolish, if we''re really discussing beauty and temptation, it has to be Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect. She is the real unmatched beauty. It is said that she seldom makes a move, but once she appears, it will cause many islands, countries, and even forces to be unsettled, fall into internal chaos; she is simply a witch." Who knows how many cultivators have seen her once and as a result, can''t eat or sleep, and actually chose to abandon their own families and join the Sky Demon Sect, becoming Demon Cultivators." Now the elders from the five Nascent Soul Sects have strictly forbidden their disciples from seeing Qian Ziyun. Otherwise, who knows how many true disciples will choose to betray their sects." "I agree, becoming the number one beauty in the Canglan Sea area not only requires unparalleled beauty, but also enough pursuers. Only then can one be called the number one beauty." "Cough cough, we are just regular cultivators. Is it really okay to discuss Nascent Soul cultivators like this without any restraint?" "What''s there to fear? The Canglan Sea area is so big; those Nascent Soul cultivators don''t even know where we are; how could they eavesdrop on our discussion? Are they going to forbid us from speaking?" The cultivators were in heated discussion. Obviously, regardless of any reason, Master Peach Blossom, because of this battle, became well-known across the Canglan Sea area. If she had previously shocked Canglan Sea area with her beauty, now she was shocking the sea area with her military exploits. This made many cultivators look at Master Peach Blossom with new eyes. Simultaneously starting to see Master Peach Blossom as the legitimate heir to the Wuji Alliance hierarch. After all, this female cultivator''s status, ability, and military exploits were all impeccable. ... Over ten days later. The third stage Flying Boat that flew from Giant Deer Island finally arrived at Immortal Mist City. The clone Zhou Sui, leading Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao the four Golden Core maids, returned to the Immortal Mist Sect. On the way, there were no surprises or disturbances; they returned quite smoothly. "Husband, who are these ladies?" At this moment, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan had already received Zhou Sui''s notification, knowing that there would be five Golden Core female cultivators from Peach Blossom Island coming over. So they were well-prepared in advance. As for Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Lin Yazhu, they were still on Giant Deer Island on the surface, so it was not conducive for them to show themselves. Otherwise, they would arouse other cultivators'' suspicion. However, with this battle over, they should return soon. They couldn''t always stay on Giant Deer Island. "Oh, these ladies are the Golden Core Masters from Peach Blossom Island." "They are now my maids." "Starting today, they will live with me in the Immortal Mist Sect." "In the future, we will be a family." Zhou Sui introduced the identities of the four Golden Core female cultivators to the ladies. "Hello, fellow daoists." "In the future, we will be Master Zhou''s maids, please take good care of us." Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao and Dongtao greeted Leng Yuexi and others. They were also astonished when they saw the appearances of Ji Bingyu and others. Because they thought these women were too beautiful. Thanks to the power of the Obsession Gu, the bodies of Ji Bingyu etcetera were also transformed by the Obsession Gu, their skin was like snow, and their bodies, physiques, appearances were also improved, their features were becoming perfect. Chapter 389 - 261: The Golden Core Maid, A Nation-Destroying Exquisite Beauty_2 They could all be considered unparalleled beauties. Only in terms of appearance and temperament, they are no less than Master Peach Blossom. Every one of them could bring disaster to a nation with their looks alone. They deemed their own looks to be top-rated. But compared to women like Ji Bingyu, they still felt somewhat lacking. No wonder this man has been reluctant to leave his consorts. If his wives were blessed with such beauty, he''d probably never want to leave either. "No need to be so polite," he said. "You are Golden Core-level cultivators, it''s rather demeaning to have you serve as maids." Ji Bingyu''s face was strange. She thought her husband was being overly flirtatious lately, far more than usual. He had gained these four Golden Core maids in such a short time. No, they were not just maids. They were Golden Core female cultivators from Peach Blossom Island. The protector standing behind them was Master Peach Blossom. Was her husband trying to court the famous Master Peach Blossom, too?! If that''s the case, this news was utterly shocking, and utterly nonsensical. "No, not at all, it''s not demeaning." "Exactly, it''s our honor to serve Master Zhou." "Don''t think of us as Golden Core cultivators, consider us as ordinary maids." "You''re right, we don''t want to steal the spotlight, we hope you won''t mind our presence." Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao all spoke up, lowering their pride. Despite being from Peach Blossom Island and being Golden Core cultivators, they did not show any inclination to boss around. "In that case, we welcome the arrival of all their sisters." Ji Bingyu was quite satisfied. These women did not show signs of being overbearing or difficult to deal with. At night. The Immortal Mist Sect, Immortal Mist Peak, in a guest room. Zhou Sui, along with Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, Mu Ziyi, and Lin Yazhu, who had emerged from seclusion, were all gathered in the living room, enjoying a delightful dinner. As for the maids, Chuntao and the rest, they had gone to rest elsewhere for the moment. The dinner was made from the flesh of the fourth-stage magical beast. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Having been cooked, it had turned into several delicious dishes which filled the room with a fragrant scent. "Husband, is this the fourth-stage beast meat you got from Giant Deer Island? It''s incredibly delicious." Mu Ziyi took a bite and felt it melt in her mouth, a sensation she had never experienced before. She was feeling genuinely happy, as if her entire body was enveloped in a rich energy. "It''s not only delicious, but the strength it contains is beyond imagination." "A single bite can equate to several days of hard cultivation." "Moreover, it enhances internal energy and refines the body." Ji Bingyu was astounded. She casually ate a bite of the fourth-stage beast meat and instantly felt an astounding increase in her mana. In addition, she felt her body had been rigorously tempered as the force circulated around her body. At this moment, she felt incredibly enhanced. "Why wouldn''t it be?" "You have to understand that this is fourth-stage beast meat, comparable to the flesh of a Nascent Soul monster." "Just imagine how astonishing would the value be." "I never dreamt that I would be eating meat from a fourth-stage beast one day." Xia Jingyan took a satisfying bite; a blissful smile spread across her face. If a fourth-stage beast showed up on their old Immortal Mist Island, it would be more than enough to wipe out the entire island. Causing countless casualties, bringing devastation. Simply put, it would reign as the overlord of the sea. Now though, this so-called overlord of the sea has ended up as their dinner, such a preposterous thing was beyond her wildest dreams. "You all shouldn''t eat too much of it." "Just a few bites will suffice." "Eating too much will surely cause debility and imbalance, which would be disadvantageous for all." Zhou Sui said, while also starting to eat the fourth-stage beast meat heartily, lush and aromatic. Additionally, the enormous strength of the meat flowed into his body. His Dragon Elephant Gu seemed delighted, as if it hadn''t eaten such a high level of energy in a long time. With the Dragon Elephant Gu aiding in digestion, his ability to digest was extremely powerful. Even if he ate tens or hundreds of pounds of fourth-stage beast meat, it wouldn''t be a problem. Remember, the body of each fourth-stage beast is enormous, with each weighing at least a hundred tons. He had obtained the carcasses of five fourth-stage beasts this time. It can be said that his stock of fourth-stage beast meat would be enough to last him for a very long time. At this moment, he felt a strange power emanating from the Dragon Elephant Gu. It seemed like his body was also gaining continuous refinement. If this refinement continues, he might start his third round of full evolution. By that time, his bodily strength could probably be compared to a Nascent Soul level Body Cultivator. This progress might even surpass the progress of his cultivation. "Mm-hmm." His wives all nodded, but they didn''t stop eating, crazily devouring the fourth-stage beast meat. After all, not only was the beast meat incredibly delicious, but it also equated to a premium Spirit Pill. Just a single piece of meat could save them from months of painstaking cultivation. If consumed over a long period, it could also improve their aptitude, increase cultivation efficiency, and so on, providing numerous benefits. "Husband, it seems you gained a lot from your visit to Giant Deer Island this time." Chapter 390 - 261: The Golden Core Maid, A Nation-Destroying Exquisite Beauty_3 "Not only did you get so much fourth-stage beast meat." "But also, Master Peach Blossom gifted you four beautiful maids." "Husband, are you planning on taking them as concubines too?" Lin Yazhu looked at her husband with a hint of resentment. She thought this bastard man was really a playboy, silently adding more sisters to her side without her knowing. Now he was adding four at once. She could hardly keep up with his antics. "Hehe, that''s just a minor matter." "In fact, from our trip to Giant Deer Island, I brought back a gift for you." "This is the fourth-stage Qingming Pill. It''s said to be priceless, and should be very suitable for enhancing your cultivation." Zhou Sui had no intention of dwelling on this matter, he directly took out a few bottles of Qingming Pills from his bag. These are fourth-stage pills that he can''t use himself. So he figured he might as well use them as an offering on behalf of others, and gift them to his dao companion, Lin Yazhu. "What? It''s a fourth-stage Qingming Pill? That pill greatly enhances cultivation." "One Qingming Pill can save me years of hard cultivation." "Husband, you actually obtained a fourth-stage pill? It''s a treasure pill, even in auctions, it''s not for sale." "In order for a Nascent Soul cultivator to get one, they would need to exchange it with other treasures." Lin Yazhu burst into joy, her beautiful eyes shining with excitement. She quickly dropped her idea of questioning her husband. So what if he took a few more concubines? Aren''t all men like this? Even up until now, her husband only had six or seven wives, which was relatively loyal compared to others. Adding four more would not be a big deal at all. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The most essential thing was that the fourth-stage Qingming Pill was extremely precious, a treasure that could not be bought with money. After she advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm, she realized that even with a First Grade Spiritual Root, her cultivation speed was as slow as a snail''s. If she wanted to break through to the Nascent Soul intermediate stage through hard cultivation, it wouldn''t be possible without two or three hundred years. But if assisted by the pill, it could save her dozens of years, or even a hundred years of hard work. The efficiency would be enhanced many times over. "By the way, Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, I also have gifts for you." "This is the Nascent Soul Pill that I got from Giant Deer Island." "In the future, when you reach Golden Core Completion, using the Nascent Soul Pill can greatly increase the chance of transforming to Nascent Soul." "Keep in mind, it took me quite an effort to obtain it." Zhou Sui also said to Leng Yuexi and Shen Biqian, taking out the Nascent Soul Pills. "Thank you, Husband." Leng Yuexi and Shen Biqian were ecstatic, their husband had also obtained Nascent Soul Pills. Such pills represented a chance to transform into a Nascent Soul. Even for the lineal offspring of the Nascent Soul Ancestor and true disciples of the Nascent Soul Sect, obtaining a Nascent Soul Pill was difficult and costly. But now, their husband took out so many Nascent Soul Pills, showing how much he loved them. Compared to this, what were a few extra concubines? The road to enlightenment was the most essential. "You all need to enhance your cultivation as soon as possible." "Advance to the Golden Core Realm." "In the future, I will find Nascent Soul Pills for you to advance to Nascent Soul and gain a thousand years lifespan." Zhou Sui drew a big pie for Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan, not stinting on his promises at all. "Husband." The three girls, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan, all looked at Zhou Sui with watery eyes, full of love and deeply moved. "No need to thank me, we are dao companions, this is only right." "You all are my greatest loves." "Even if I will take many more concubines in the future, the ones I love the most are still you." Zhou Sui said sincerely. Indeed, women are easy to appease, money can smooth all dissatisfaction. In his previous life, wealthy men would silence their mistresses in a similar fashion ¨C buying houses, bags, cars, which usually stopped any complaints. Of course, there were also those insatiable women. But those women were not worth being with, just break up. "Let''s go, it''s getting late. Let''s go to the hot spring for a bath." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, admiring his wives'' perfect figure. He felt that after eating so much beast meat, his vitality was getting stronger and stronger. "Sure." At his words, fellow dao companions like Leng Yuexi blushed, their eyes coquettish. They rose and swayed their graceful figures, one after another, into the hot spring. Soon, the sound of flowing water could be heard from the hot spring. Chapter 468 - 285: Breaking Pill into Infant, Nascent Soul Seed_2 At best, they could serve as the guardian of the sect, protecting its safety. More importantly, finding the fifth stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, is a very difficult task even for the Ku Rong Sect. The rarity of such spiritual plants is practically countable on one''s fingers. "Not bad, not bad, this cultivation technique is not bad." But Zhou Sui''s eyes suddenly lit up, feeling extremely excited. Because the various flaws of the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, in his view, are not flaws at all. His object-searching Gu could help him find all treasures in the heaven and earth. Naturally this includes the fifth stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, even the sixth stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root. Furthermore, if he can refine the Medicine Gu, then with the power of the Medicine Gu, he could accelerate the growth of the Spiritual Root, helping them to improve quickly. Originally he was wondering how to help his dao partner improve her cultivation. In accordance with Ji Bingyu''s Spiritual Root Aptitude, perhaps with the assistance of large amounts of resources, they can become a Golden Core Master, even reaching the level of a Nascent Soul Ancestor. But for a God Transformation cultivator, or even a more powerful cultivator, I''m afraid it might be somewhat beyond his abilities. If they cultivate the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, then they will all have the chance to become immortal ancestors in the future. As for not being able to leave the Spiritual Roots during cultivation, that really isn''t a problem. With his protection, staying near the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root would pose no threats to them. One could say that this technique was custom-made for his dao partner, its uses were endless. ... During the deep of the night, in the quiet chamber, Zhou Sui let the Book Worm consume all the legacy cultivation methods related to the Ku Rong Sect. Immediately the books in the virtual library within the Book Worm began to increase. Among them was the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill. Of course, apart from the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, there was also a powerful divine art, known as the Ku Rong Mysterious Light. "Ku Rong Mysterious Light, it is the most powerful divine art of the Ku Rong Sect." Zhou Sui was astounded. When he learned about this divine art, he was incredibly shocked. In the past, the God Transformation sect Ku Rong Sect, relied on this divine art, and became the absolute ruler of the Canglan Sea, practically invincible. This divine art power is quite simple, it''s life for life. Once it hits the enemy, it can exchange your own lifespan with the enemy''s, thereby consuming the enemy''s lifespan. If the enemy''s lifespan is nearing its end, this divine art would be like a godly skill. It can ignore any defense, and easily take away the enemy''s life. "With the Ku Rong Sect''s true cultivation method Ku Rong skill, combined with the Ku Rong Mysterious Light, it would mean invincibility." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. If it''s just the beginner level ku rong Mysterious light, you can use your own twenty years of lifespan, to exchange for one year of the enemy''s lifespan. If one reaches the skilled level, you can use your own ten years of lifespan, to exchange for one year of the enemy''s life. If you become proficient, you can use your own five years of life, to exchange for one year of the enemy''s life. If you reach the minor accomplishment level, then you will have real battle power, using one year of your life, to exchange for one year of the enemy''s life, almost an equal exchange, life for life. Once you reach the great achievement level, the power of this divine art becomes more terrifying, you can use one year of your life, to take away two years of the enemy''s life, equivalent to twice the consumption. If you reach the grandmaster level, then you can use one year of your life, to take away ten years of the enemy''s life. It can be said, once this divine art is cultivated to the grandmaster realm, then you can be considered invincible. Of course, for ordinary cultivators, life is extremely precious, almost impossible to trade with others life for life. Unless it is a last resort, to the point of life and death, only then might one use this divine art which damages the user. It can only be used as a trump card. It can''t possibly become a regular method. "This divine art suits me perfectly." Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up again, he was extremely excited. Because his life is ridiculously long, even though he is only just at the Golden Core Completion, his lifespan has already reached over ten thousand years, even the lifespan of ancient monsters can''t compare to him. A God Transformation cultivator only has a lifespan of three thousand years. Nobody can compete with him for the length of life. Even if he were to trade life for life, he would still come out on top. Although he wouldn''t foolishly trade his life with the enemy''s, if he truly encounters a life or death crisis, this divine art could definitely bring a line of survival. This weapon is like a nuclear bomb. It doesn''t necessarily need to be used, but we must definitely have it. One could say that combining this technique with my long life, it would mean invincibility. This is a supreme divine art that can challenge those above one''s level, it is endlessly mysterious. "Grasping this divine art is not an easy task." "Even in the ancient era, the Ku Rong Sect, with this divine art, cultivators who truly started cultivating it were few and far between." "Because to learn this divine art, one must comprehend the power of life and death." "Simply put, it is the power of life and death." "The essence of the divine art, Ku Rong Mysterious Light, lies in the transformation of life power and death power." "Only by comprehending the transformations and mystery between life and death, understanding the power of life and death, can one possibly comprehend this divine art." "Otherwise, mastering it would be impossible." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. This is the difficulty of the divine art, if one does not have sufficient enlightenment, even if one has the method to cultivate the divine art, it''s probably impossible to learn it, just end up staring blankly. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 469 - 285: Breaking Pill into Infant, Nascent Soul Seed_3 Just like knowledge in mathematics and physics in the previous world, any ordinary person can learn it, but how many of them can reach a Ph.D. level? The best level for many is the level of high school. It is the same in the world of cultivation. For a top-tier divine power like Ku Rong Mysterious Light, the difficulty level is comparable to topology in past-world mathematics. Even if someone has the method to cultivate this divine power, there are hardly any cultivators who can actually master it. Fortunately, he has the help of Book Worm. If he devoted himself to practicing this divine power for a period of time, he might be able to grasp the basics. "Hmm?!" Just at this moment, Zhou Sui sensed a change in the Divinity Transformation relic. Many high-level cultivators at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, trapped in the Divinity Transformation relic, seemed to have run out of patience. They had been trapped in there for three years, had tried various escape methods, but nothing worked. By now, they seemed to have figured something out. "So it is, I understand." "This is the Fifth Order Lower-grade Ether Wood Burial Birth Array." S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s a kind of trapping array." "Staying within the array, the power of ether wood regenerates endlessly, and ether wood cages surround everything." "No matter how we annihilate them, we can''t escape from the cage. The speed of destruction is vastly slower than the speed of regeneration." "To break this trapping array is simple ¨C we need to use fire against wood." The Hall Master of Heisha Palace, the Sea-splitting Demon King, laughed heartily. He studied this trapping array for three years and felt that he was completely familiar with this Fifth Order Lower-grade formation. He himself is a Fourth Order Formation Master. Despite being very far from becoming a Fifth Order Formation Master, he can at least understand some mysteries of this Fifth Order formation. "As expected, the Hall Master is unrivaled." "It seems our hope of escape lies with the Hall Master." "All of those upright and righteous cultivators are useless; they can''t even break an array." The Nascent Soul cultivators from Heisha Palace admiringly watched the Sea-splitting Demon King on the side. "Watch how I, the Sea-splitting Demon King, break this array." The Sea-splitting Demon King was full of confidence. He took out a Fourth Order Top-grade Talisman named Dark Flame Talisman from his body. Driving his vital Nascent Soul mana, he immediately threw it towards one of the formation nodes. Boom~~ Immediately, terrifying black flames erupted, forming a sea of flames engulfing the sky, burning fiercely on the dark green vines around. The aim was to thoroughly burn the surrounding plants. He intended to use the power of the fire to destroy these plants completely. But at that moment, as the formation began to work, a thick green fog enveloped the area. An invisible spatial force covered the space, instantly shifting the fireball out. What?! The Sea-splitting Demon King was stunned. He hadn''t expected his painstakingly thought-out strategy to have no effect on this trapping array. He couldn''t damage the formation at all and the enemy remained unscathed. "Impossible, how could this be?" "Why is there no effect at all? Isn''t fire supposed to suppress wood?" The Sea-splitting Demon King could hardly believe what he was seeing. His beliefs fell apart, the strategy he studied for such a long time was of no use at all. The other Heisha Palace''s Nascent Soul cultivators also looked at each other, not knowing what to say. "You know little." "Indeed, the power of fire restrains the power of wood." "But this Ether Wood Burial Birth Array is not purely a wood-side formation, it also blends the power of space." "Any attack against the array will be shifted away, just like the moving stars in the sky." "Your wishes to use fire to destroy this great array are futile." "If this array were indeed that easy to destroy, then it would not be a Fifth Order formation." Daoist Chongxu, the Sect Master of Tianjian Sect, spoke unhappily. This Sea-splitting Demon King in front of him is just a novice Fourth Order Formation Master. He probably had reached his limit in this lifetime. It''s impossible for him to understand a Fifth Order formation. If it were really that easy to break the array, he would have escaped from this place long ago. He would not have waited until now. "That''s correct. Moreover, this trapping array is not a fixed formation, it is a live formation." "Someone is secretly controlling this great array, trapping us." "If that''s the case, our escape from here will be even more difficult." Lord Tiansuan, the master of Xuanbao Tower, spoke in a solemn tone. He saw that, although the Ether Wood Burial Birth Array was powerful, if no one were controlling it, with their abilities, they should be able to break it. Unfortunately, this great array was in operation, and various formation nodes were continuously changing. This left them clueless and unable to interpret the mysteries of the formation. Now they felt like criminals, imprisoned within this great array. "Who the hell dares to confine us here?" The Sea-splitting Demon King''s face darkened. He too had thought of this, and that was why he wanted to leave the Divinity Transformation relic swiftly. Unfortunately, his abilities fell short and he couldn''t break the formation. "There''s actually no need to rush." "I believe the other party may not have much malice." "If they really wanted to kill us, they wouldn''t need to control this Ether Wood Burial Birth Array." "If they manipulated another Fifth Order Killing Array, we would all likely die here." "We should just wait patiently. The person behind the scenes will reveal themselves sooner or later." Daoist Unlimited sat cross-legged on the ground, calm and tranquil, his Daoheart steady. Chapter 470 - 285: Breaking Pill into Infant, Nascent Soul Seed_4 He felt that if he could not escape, then there was no need to waste his energy here. Instead, it was better to remain calm and still, maintaining his prime state to deal with any unknown enemies. "If they genuinely had no malice, they should have let us go, not trapped us here." S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Refusing to communicate with us, yet not wishing to kill us, what on earth does that guy want to do?" The Sea-splitting Demon King and others ground their teeth in frustration, feeling completely vexed. Never in their lives had they encountered such humiliation. Now, they felt like fish on a chopping board, left to be slaughtered at whim, with no chance of resisting. Yet, even so, they could only wait quietly for now. ...... "Very good, it seems that the power of Array Heart Gu is quite potent. There''s no need to worry about them escaping for the time being." Zhou Sui was very satisfied when he sensed this scene. Initially, he was worried that while he was in closed-door cultivation, these Nascent Soul cultivators would escape from the Divinity Transformation ruins. But seeing this now, he felt that he had underestimated the power of Array Heart Gu and had overestimated their Formation Cultivation Level. After all, this was a Fifth-Order formation. How could they escape so easily? Even God Transformation cultivators, if they don''t have a certain level of Formation Cultivation, are most likely trapped in this formation. Not to mention Nascent Soul cultivators. So, worrying about these cultivators escaping was completely groundless. "Hmm, is this the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, Ye Feirou?!" "She possesses such profound Yin Force?!" At this moment, Zhou Sui for the first time saw the group of beautiful Nascent Soul female cultivators trapped in the formation. The leading Nascent Soul female cultivator had a stunning figure. Among all the female cultivators, she stood out like a crane among a flock of chickens. She was not inferior to Qian Ziyun, and one could say that the comparison was very reasonable; she was enough to make any man salivate. Although she was veiled, it did not hide her unparalleled beauty in the slightest. Every frown and smile, every gesture, exuded infinite charm. If Qian Ziyun was a capricious witch, full of enchanting allure, then this Ye Feirou was like a saintess, pure like a nun, untainted by an iota of dust or worldly desires. It only made the world seem all the more sordid in contrast. No wonder this woman was hailed as the number one beauty in the Canglan Sea region. Causing countless Nascent Soul cultivators to be jealous, fighting over her, her fame spread far and wide. Even now, being over seven hundred years old, her grace was not reduced from before. In fact, with the passage of time, she was becoming even more beautiful. But what he never expected was that the long-famed Ye Feirou still had Yin Force within her. It was truly hard to believe. "That''s right, it could have great correlation with the Cultivation Technique practiced by the Piaomiao Palace." "Maintaining Yin Force is the key to enabling swift progress in cultivation." "Probably if she loses the Yin Force, her cultivation might stagnate." "So that''s why the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace chose to remain unmarried, living alone till now." Zhou Sui stroke his chin. He suddenly felt a little excited. If he were to obtain this Palace Master Ye Feirou of Piaomiao Palace, and then also the Sect Master Qian Ziyun of the Sky Demon Sect, plus Master Peach Blossom, wouldn''t that mean he would have all the three great Nascent Soul female cultivators of the Canglan Sea region! After all, after advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm, the difficulty of cultivation would surely further increase. Perhaps one might be stuck at a bottleneck for a hundred years, unable to make a breakthrough. At such moments, having a cultivator partner could most likely improve the efficacy of cultivation and speed up the process. Of course, even without taking cultivation into account, simply looking at such a peerless beauty is a feast for the eyes. Moreover, if he obtained Ye Feirou, it would likely be equivalent to seizing the entire Piaomiao Palace. By then, he would have both the Sky Demon Sect and Piaomiao Palace under his control. "I need to find an opportunity to put her under my spell." Zhou Sui felt that this was quite a simple matter. Just by sending a clone into the formation, he could swiftly put a spell on Ye Feirou, with no risk of any mishaps. If he hesitated now and she left, maybe he would hardly see her in the future. Miss this opportunity, and there may not be another one. "Hm?!" At this moment, Ye Feirou, the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, suddenly opened her eyes. She looked around in confusion; just a moment ago, she had detected an intrusive gaze. But even though her Divine Sense scanned all around, she was unable to pinpoint where this intrusive gaze was coming from. "What''s the matter, Palace Master?" The Nascent Soul female cultivator next to her noticed Ye Feirou''s expression. "It''s nothing. Let''s continue to look for the weak point of this formation, try to break through it as soon as possible, and get out of here." Ye Feirou took a deep breath. She felt that the one hiding behind the scenes surveying her must have been the one controlling the formation, but she had no way of dealing with it. Being trapped in the formation, she was like a fish on a chopping board. Completely at the mercy of others. "Qian Ziyun is here as well." At this moment, Zhou Sui also shifted his Divine Sense to the Sect Master of Sky Demon Sect, Qian Ziyun, who was also trying to crack this Fifth-Order formation, but in vain. He had to admit, after seeing her multiple times he still found this woman incredibly breathtaking. She was, after all, a witch who had shocked the Canglan Sea region for hundreds of years. She was the epitome of beauty. Just too beautiful for words. But it was a pity that now was not the time to obtain this woman. After all, a rose must be plucked when it is most ripe to be the most beautiful and alluring. Chapter 471 - 285: Breaking Pill into Infant, Nascent Soul Seed_5 He was in no rush to pluck such a thorny rose. "Hmm?!" A thought crossed Qian Ziyun''s mind, and she slowly opened her beautiful eyes, looking around with confusion. She sensed that someone seemed to be watching her, but she couldn''t find any trace of their presence. "Is someone actually spying on me?" "It must be that villain secretly controlling the Seventh-Order formation." "If I find your real body, you''re in for it." Qian Ziyun gritted her teeth indignantly. Having lived for so long, she felt stifled for the first time. She, as the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, had fallen into her enemy''s trap and was trapped in the formation. With no control over her own life or death. The feeling was unpleasant. One could say, this was a painful lesson. Perhaps after she became a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, she had become a bit arrogant and overlooked the dangers. Only then could she end up in such a situation. Anyway, if she could escape from here, she would never make the same mistake. She would''ve made sure to give that villain a good show, otherwise, she wouldn''t be able to avenge being trapped for three years. But for now, she could only dream about it. Looking at the current situation, the mysterious force behind the scenes may be able to keep them trapped until they die of old age. Even if these Nascent Soul cultivators wanted to leave, they would need to beg for mercy. ...... At this moment, Zhou Sui had stopped paying attention to the matters inside the Divinity Transformation relic. Now, his whole heart and mind were concentrated on cultivation. After all, the upcoming cultivation was extremely crucial, and no cultivator could take it lightly. Even if he had laid a solid foundation for Nascent Soul transformation, it didn''t mean that he could be careless and negligent. In history, countless cultivators had fallen at this stage, including those with Heavenly Spirit Roots. So, even with full confidence, one can''t afford to be careless. "After promoting to Golden Core Completion, the most important key is to cultivate the Spiritual Seed inside the Golden Core." "Only by making the Spiritual Seed continue to grow, reach the level of breaking out of the shell, can the Golden Core be shattered into a nascent soul." "This process could be very long, lasting several years." "But that''s okay, I can use this time to understand the process of Nascent Soul transformation." "And this will offer great benefits to my future cultivation." Zhou Sui was seated cross-legged in the middle of the room, running the Insect God Sutra. With his body as the center, the massive nature''s spiritual energy from the surroundings surged and formed a huge Spirit Energy Vortex, which encompassed the entire cave dwelling. He could sense the Nascent Soul seed inside his Golden Core growing vigorously under the influx of nature''s spiritual energy, just like a germinating seed. ...... Outside the cave dwelling. Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and other Dao companion also sensed that their husband had begun his closed-door cultivation. If the Nascent Soul transformation was not successful, he would not come out. On their faces, they showed worried expressions. "Sister Chu, do you think our husband can succeed in his Nascent Soul transformation this time?" Unable to help her worries, Mu Ziyi asked. In her view, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, Chu Dieyi would definitely have a better understanding of their husband''s current situation. "Don''t worry, his Nascent Soul transformation this time is absolutely foolproof." "The Golden Core Cultivation Power in his body is so pure that it even astounded me, a True Disciple of Sky Demon Sect, there is virtually no impurity." "Moreover, his soul power is unimaginably strong." "His foundations are so solid that they are unmatched in the entire Canglan Sea Area." "If our husband can''t succeed in forming the Nascent Soul, then there will be no Golden Core cultivator in the Canglan Sea Area that could succeed." Chu Dieyi was filled with confidence in Zhou Sui. She was not saying this to comfort them. These were all facts. Having lived with Zhou Sui for many years and had many cultivation debates with him. She had come to realize more acutely just how freak of nature Zhou Sui was. Even though he was just a Golden Core cultivator, his cultivation experience and theoretical knowledge far surpassed her, a Nascent Soul cultivator, which made her feel somewhat inadequate. Not only was his cultivation speed extremely fast, but he was also highly proficient in the Hundred Arts of Cultivation. He had reached an extremely high realm in Seventh-Order formation, pills, runes, and Artifact Refining. She couldn''t find any cultivator that could match him. She once thought that her master Qian Ziyun, was a genius encountered once in thousands of years. But compared to her husband, that was nothing. "You''re absolutely right, our husband is an extremely cautious man." "If he wasn''t absolutely certain, why would he isolate himself and attempt Nascent Soul transformation?" "All we need to do now is tend to our own affairs." "That is, to ensure that no one disturbs our husband''s cultivation." Lin Yazhu spoke in a deep voice. She had received the Seventh-Order formation command flag given by her husband. During Zhou Sui''s period of closed-door cultivation, she could control the Xuan Yin Heavy Water formation, repelling all enemies. With the power of a Fourth Stage formation, coupled with three Nascent Soul female cultivators. She believed that her husband''s Nascent Soul transformation would definitely be safe this time. "Yes, we may have been worrying too much." "Now we can only wait and hope everything proceeds smoothly for our husband." Ji Bingyu and others nodded. Indeed, they had been a bit too anxious. For a celestial being like their husband, Nascent Soul transformation should be just a natural course of events. They worried too much and underestimated their husband, a celestial being. ...... Two years later. The cultivation this time took a total of two years. If one calculates the time, Zhou Sui was almost a hundred years old now. For a Golden Core Master, this age was undoubtedly at the peak, looking very young. And he had a lifespan of over ten thousand years, so a hundred years was less than one percent of his lifespan. His vitality was naturally extremely vigorous. "Almost there, it''s time to form the nascent soul." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, Zhou Sui opened his eyes, revealing an astonishing light. Under the nourishment of rich blessings and spirituality, he sensed that the opportunity for his nascent soul transformation had finally come. After two years of cultivation, the seed within his Golden Core had grown to the required stage for Nascent Soul transformation. With a single thought from him, the Nascent Soul seed inside would break out of its shell. This process was irreversible. If he did not succeed, he would die. Each Golden Core Master facing Nascent Soul transformation had such a fatalistic attitude. The path to becoming an immortal was like this. Thorns at every step, like walking on thin ice. Chapter 395 - 263: Emergence of Divinity Transformation Relic_1 "What''s going on?" Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao, the four Golden Core maids, all looked surprised. They exchanged glances, sensing that the tremor was extremely intense. It seemed to have transmitted all the way from the surface of the sea tens of thousands of miles away. Not only did it cause a commotion in the sea, but even nature''s spiritual energy was thrown into chaos. Every cultivator who was in secluded training was affected. All cultivators in the Tri-Star Island Group detected these vibrations. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh! At this moment, Zhou Sui also emerged from the hot spring. He had dressed and had also detected these strange vibrations. It was truly baffling. "Do you know what happened?" Zhou Sui instinctively sensed something was amiss. The appearance of such an enormous earthquake gave him an unusual feeling. It seemed that his long period of tranquil life would be disrupted by this anomaly. "We''re not sure." "But this tremor is reminiscent of the emergence of ancient ruins, as recorded in ancient texts." Chuntao said with a grave expression. "Emerging ancient ruins? What does that mean?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He knew that these four Golden Core maids came from Peach Blossom Island. Being part of the Nascent Soul forces and having received a complete inheritance, they would undoubtedly know more about this sea area than him. "Actually, this is quite common in the Canglan Sea area." "Due to a huge disaster in the Ancient Era, many Nascent Soul Sects in the Canglan Sea region were wiped out, cutting off the inheritance of Divinity Transformation." "So far, in our Canglan Sea district, no force has been able to birth a Divinity Transformation cultivator." "But these Nascent Soul Sects did not completely disappear but hid in the void." "Over the past thousands of years, relics from Nascent Soul Sects occasionally fall from the void." "Whenever such an event occurs, it''s enough to cause innumerable forces to fight for control." "Although it''s uncertain whether this massive tremor is related to the emergence of a Nascent Soul relic, it is indeed very similar." Chuntao said solemnly, recounting all that she knew. "A Nascent Soul relic possibly emerging?" "And right near the Tri-Star Island Group?!" Zhou Sui''s twitched at the corner of his mouth. He felt this hypothesis was alarmingly close to reality. Because the previous tremor was indeed unusual - it wasn''t a simple earthquake in the sea but more like a spatial vibration. This felt incredibly unfortunate. Originally, he wanted to securely stay in the Tri-Star Island Group until he attained the Nascent Soul Realm. But now, the sudden appearance of a Nascent Soul relic would undoubtedly turn the Tri-Star Island Group into a whirlpool of various forces. No, perhaps it wasn''t unfortunate but was even inevitable. After all, this place has a high-grade, fourth stage Spirit Vein. In the Ancient Era, this place might have been a Cultivation Holy Land. It might even have been the original location of a Nascent Soul Sect. Therefore, the emergence of a Nascent Soul Sect''s relic at this place was not unimaginable. But regardless of whether a Nascent Soul relic appeared, he still needed to investigate. He needed to find the true source of the earthquake. Whoosh! Upon thinking of this, Zhou Sui commanded his clone - spread out near the Tri-Star Island Group - to move. The clone flew towards the epicenter of the tremors. He could sense an invisible force shaking, continuously spreading from somewhere. As for the Tri-Star Island Group, it was merely on the periphery of this power wave interference. After an unknown time and crossing an unknown distance, his clone finally arrived at the quake''s epicenter. "Could it be? An island?" "What on earth happened? Wasn''t this supposed to be an endless sea?" "How did an island suddenly appear? And it''s so enormous." In an instant, Zhou Sui''s clone beheld a vast mystical island emerging from the sea before him. The size of this island was hardly less than that of Wuji Island or Immortal Mist Island. Just its radius was likely over a million kilometers. The precise size was unknown for now. Because the entire island was shrouded in endless mist, it was impossible to see the situation within. However, through his Heart Eyes power, he was easily able to penetrate the mist, sensing the situation on the island. Instantly, he identified that the entire island was enveloped by a brilliantly colorful barrier ¨C five colors, six hues, imbued with terrifying forbidden power, enough to frighten one to their core. Inside the island, it seemed as if there were well-ordered structures, all covered with the power of numerous prohibitions. However, these constructions appeared to have been destroyed by powerful forces. Dilapidated buildings and rubble were scattered about, exuding an ancient aura. Meanwhile, the entire island was filled with an excessively thick spiritual energy. It seemed that merely taking a breath would enhance one''s mana and advance their cultivation. "Is this real or not? A fifth-stage Spirit Vein." "There''s actually a fifth-stage Spirit Vein on this island." Zhou Sui''s pupils contracted. He instantly realized the severity of the situation. Because in the entire Canglan Sea area, there wasn''t a single fifth-stage Spirit Vein. It was rumored that the disaster of the Ancient Era led to an upheaval in the Canglan Sea area, causing all fifth-stage Spirit Veins to perish. Up to this point, the highest grade left was only the top-grade, fourth-stage Spirit Vein. The reason the Canglan Sea area has not been able to produce a God Transformation cultivator is directly related to the lack of a fifth-stage Spirit Vein. Chapter 396 - 263: Emergence of Divinity Transformation Relic_2 If the news of the Fifth-Order Spirit Vein were to leak out, countless Nascent Soul cultivators from the entirety of the Canglan Sea region would undoubtedly swarm in, eager to seize this Fifth Stage Spirit Vein. He immediately realized the magnitude of trouble this would entail. The Tri-Star Island Group might become a hotbed of rife activity in the future. "However, invading this Fifth-Order island won''t be a simple task." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because he sensed a Fifth-Order formation covering this mysterious island. This is the highest level formation known in the Canglan Sea region. Upon reaching the Fifth Stage, the array would gestate a triple realm. Even if a Nascent Soul cultivator attacked with all their might, they wouldn''t be able to damage the array formation in the slightest. In other words, destroying this Prohibition Array in a short amount of time would be impossible. "Should I leave?" A thought crossed Zhou Sui''s mind, kindling an urge to retreat. Normally, it would be a good idea to flee first when faced with such unknown dangers. However, after giving it some thought, he decided to stay put on the Tri-Star Island Group. It wasn''t that he was reluctant to abandon the resources of the Tri-Star Island Group. The situation was different now. He wasn''t just an ordinary cultivator from the Immortal Mist Island as before but was now a real person in the middle of the Golden Core stage. It wouldn''t be long till he advanced to the late Golden Core stage, significantly enhancing his power. More importantly, he still had a partner in the early-stage Nascent Soul and a fourth-stage high-quality formation in this ocean area. Even a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator would be deluded to oppose him here. With the power of the fourth-stage high-quality formation, even senior Nascent Soul cultivators would meet their end here. He was no longer a pushover waiting to be exploited. That''s why even if attracting a large number of Nascent Soul cultivators to this sea area, Zhou Sui didn''t plan to leave. After all, it would be extremely safe to stay within the fourth-stage high-quality formation. Given that, why should he leave and go elsewhere? "Moreover, this is also an opportunity." "I might still have a chance to get involved in this Divinity Transformation relic." Zhou Sui instinctively realized that this was a significant opportunity for him. Because he had the Array Heart Gu with him. It would be almost impossible for other Nascent Soul cultivators to break the Fifth-Order formation. Even if they somehow succeed, it would probably take a considerably prolonged period, spanning at least a hundred years or even several centuries. However, with the power of the Array Heart Gu, breaking the Fifth Order formation would be much easier. He could even take control of the formation of the Divinity Transformation relic. Then, this mysterious island might become useful for him, and all the treasures inside would belong to him. With this thought, Zhou Sui''s heartbeat quickened in excitement. After all, exploring the Divinity Transformation relic didn''t even require him to make a move. He could control the relic silently using the power of Array Heart Gu. If there were no concerns about safety, then, there would be no need to leave this place. "Master Zhou, what are you thinking about?" "Did you think of something?" At that moment, Chuntao and the others curiously looked at Zhou Sui as his expression seemed to be excited. "Well, I think your speculations make sense." "There''s a high probability that a Divinity Transformation relic has appeared in this sea area." "So let''s inform Elder Peach Blossom about this as soon as possible. This is something beyond our capability to handle." Zhou Sui gave a slight smile. He still planned to leave this matter to the Wuji Alliance to handle. All he needed to do was to reap the benefits in silence. There was absolutely no need to take up a proactive role. "Alright." Upon hearing this, Chuntao and the others nodded their agreement. If a Divinity Transformation relic indeed emerged, it would qualitatively be of unprecedented significance for the entire Wuji Alliance. All Nascent Soul cultivators'' eyes would focus on this area. Those who received the news in advance would undoubtedly have an upper hand. ...¡­ A few days later. The news about the Divinity Transformation relic appearing near the Tri-Star Island Group in the South Region of the Wuji Alliance, spread like a typhoon, and was known to countless cultivators. Especially the Nascent Soul Ancestors were all trembling. After all, for them, the appearance of a Divinity Transformation relic meant endless opportunities. "Is it true or false that a Divinity Transformation relic has emerged?" A Nascent Soul Ancestor was so excited that he wished to set off immediately. Because a Divinity Transformation relic would possibly contain a considerable number of Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines or even Ten-thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicines. There might also be numerous Ancient Elixirs left behind. After advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm, their cultivation speed had slowed down significantly. Their progression had been reduced to a crawl. Even cultivating for hundreds of years wouldn''t advance their cultivation further. The difficulty lay in the shortage of fourth-stage elixirs suitable for Nascent Soul cultivators. Such a fourth-stage elixir might, however, be found inside the Divinity Transformation relic. If they found it, their cultivation would likely make rapid progress. "This matter is indeed true." "My subordinates are in the Tri-Star Island Group." "They witnessed the appearance of the Divinity Transformation relic with their own eyes." Said Master Peach Blossom. She felt shocked when she learned this news. She didn''t expect that a Divinity Transformation relic would appear in the Wuji Alliance Sea Region. However, her first thought was not to enter the Divinity Transformation relic. Chapter 397 - 263: Emergence of Divinity Transformation Relic_3 But at least there''s finally an excuse to head to the Tri-Star Island Group. Because that man resides within the Tri-Star Island Group. "If that''s the case, do we need to block this news immediately?" A Nascent Soul Ancestor asked right away. After all, if they could monopolize the god relic of the Divinity Transformation, the benefits are simply too enormous to estimate. Every Nascent Soul cultivator would want to swallow the gains inside. "I''m afraid that''s impossible, the number of cultivators that have seen the god relic of the Divinity Transformation is too many." "And also, the emergence of the god relics of the Divinity Transformation created a heavy disturbance, it simply can''t be concealed." Master Peach Blossom shook his head. Hearing this, numerous Nascent Soul cultivators were utterly disappointed. "Even if we could block the news, we could not." "In fact, we would have to publish this news and invite fellow cultivators." At this moment, Daoist Unlimited spoke, looking at everyone. "Alliance Hierarch, why should we do this?" Many Nascent Soul Ancestors looked at Daoist Unlimited with great confusion. "Have you forgotten?" "Right now we are still in a state of war with the Sea Clan." "They could attack us at any moment." "If we go to explore the God Transformation relic then, and when the Sea Clan cultivators attack, Wuji Alliance could be obliterated." "If we don''t eliminate the threat of the Sea Clan cultivators, we can''t explore the God Transformation relic with ease." Daoist Unlimited said bluntly. "Indeed." Many Nascent Soul Ancestors could not help but nod their heads, they had to agree with that point. The benefits contained in the God Transformation relic are great, but they also need protection. If they were exploring the God Transformation relic and got ambushed by the Sea Clan, it would be a loss greater than the gain. Without eliminating the threat of the Sea Clan cultivators, they could not depart. "So, we need to invite fellow cultivators." "Before this, those Nascent Soul forces have been watching us and the Sea Clan fight, hoping to see both of us get hurt." "But now that the God Transformation relics have emerged, they probably can''t sit back and watch." "If they want to obtain the benefits of the God Transformation relics, they must join us to eliminate the threat of the Sea Clan." "Otherwise, no one can enter the God Transformation relic." A glimmer of cold light emerged in Daoist Unlimited''s eyes. He felt that this was a great opportunity for Wuji Alliance. Originally, many Nascent Soul cultivators were just observing the struggle between Wuji Alliance and the Sea Clan without intending to assist. They might have even been waiting for the Wuji Alliance to fall, to profit from it afterward. But now that God Transformation relics have emerged, these Nascent Soul cultivators just cannot sit still. Especially some elderly monsters with Nascent Souls whose lifespans are about to end, they certainly won''t give up this chance. He wanted to use this chance to eliminate the threat from the Sea Clan. "The Alliance Hierarch is correct. Not only should this news not be concealed, but it should also be thoroughly made public." "If the many nascent soul ancestors in the Canglan Sea territory want to proceed further, they must ally themselves with our Wuji Alliance." "Otherwise, no one can enter this God Transformation relic with ease." "The Alliance Hierarch truly has remarkable foresight." Hearing this, many Nascent Soul cultivators all nodded their heads. They also understood Daoist Unlimited''s meaning, which was clearly that they wanted to use the emergence of God Transformation relics to resolve the war with the Sea Clan. Only then could Wuji Alliance struggle free from the quagmire of war. "Moreover, I think the purpose of my invitation to fellow Taoists is not only this." "According to the information we received before, the God Transformation relic that appeared this time might be the headquarters island of the Ku Rong Sect, a Divinity Transformation sect from the Ancient Era." Daoist Unlimited''s face was very solemn as he looked at multitude Nascent Soul cultivators and voiced his speculation. "The Ku Rong Sect from the Divinity Transformation sect?" As soon as these words came out, numerous Nascent Soul cultivators'' pupils contracted. They have all lived for hundreds of years as Nascent Soul veterans, thus naturally well-informed and extensive readers of many ancient books. These included many news about the ancient Canglan Sea Divinity Transformation sects. Even in the Ancient Era, the number of Divinity Transformation sects could be counted on one hand, not many at all. And the Ku Rong Sect, even among the many Divinity Transformation sects, was a top-notch sect. Stories of it being the supreme ruler of the Canglan Sea abound. There were even rumors that few Ku Rong Sect God Transformation cultivators ascended to the Spirit World. This is a super sect with a history of tens of thousands of years. But a great change in the Ancient Era caused many Divinity Transformation sects to fall. This included the Ku Rong Sect, the number one sect in the Canglan Sea. If it wasn''t for that change in the Ancient Era, the Ku Rong Sect could still reign over the Canglan Sea. These Nascent Soul powers would not have a chance to show up. Not to mention owning such a vast sea territory, and so many islands. "Alliance Hierarch, are your words true?" "Is that God Transformation relic the Ku Rong Sect''s headquarters island?" An old Nascent Soul ancestor asked, finding it hard to believe as he looked at Daoist Unlimited, very shocked inside. Because if this is true, it would absolutely be the largest event in the Canglan Sea in recent thousand years. And also the greatest opportunity for them, the Nascent Soul cultivators. "To tell the truth, I think it is very likely." "Because in the Ancient Era, this sea area was ruled by the Ku Rong Sect." "Adding the fact that the prohibition array leaked from the island is unique to Ku Rong Sect." "So that God Transformation relic definitely was the Ku Rong Sect''s headquarters." Daoist Unlimited was quite confident in his speculation. After all, he made an enormous effort to explore the God relics and unearthed countless secrets about the Divinity Transformation sects. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 398 - 263: Emergence of Divinity Transformation Relic_4 Among them was the former number one sect in the Canglan sea area, the Ku Rong Sect. Therefore, he realized at the very first moment that the origin of the Divinity Transformation relic was extraordinary. "If it truly is the old site of the Ku Rong Sect, then we indeed need to extend broad invitations to those who tread the same path." "This pie is simply too large, it''s not something our Wuji Alliance can swallow on its own." "However, this does serve to prove the rarity of the Divinity Transformation relic." "No Nascent Soul cultivator can resist such a temptation." "Indeed, if we rely on our own power, we might not be able to break through the Ku Rong Sect''s formation defense." "We still have to rely on the power of other Nascent Soul sects." Discussions arose among numerous Nascent Soul cultivators. They naturally knew how formidable the Ku Rong Sect was, the former number one sect in the Canglan Sea area. At its peak, it once spawned five Nascent Soul Elders simultaneously. One can imagine how profound the heritage of the Ku Rong Sect was, definitely unparalleled. At the same time, this also signifies that it must contain immense benefits. It''s not something a single Nascent Soul power can consume. "Since you all don''t oppose, then I will notify the other sects." Daoist Unlimited nodded, immediately making a decision. ...... A few days passed. The Xuanbao Tower, Tianjian Sect, Piaomiao Palace, Sunset Sect, and other Nascent Soul powers also knew about the emergence of the Divinity Transformation relic for the first time, not just these orthodox sects. The Heisha Palace, Xuan Yin Sect, and Sky Demon Sect, and so on, also knew about this matter. Even within the Sea Clan, it caused a huge sensation. "What? A Divinity Transformation relic has appeared in the sea area of Wuji Alliance? And it might also be the old site of the Ku Rong Sect?" "If this is true, then we have really struck it rich." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The Ku Rong Sect was the number one sect of the Ancient Era, the overlord of the Canglan Sea area. One can infer just how many treasures were left inside it. Maybe there''s a fourth-stage Treasure Pill suitable for Nascent Soul cultivators like us." "But such a long time has passed since the Ancient Era. Even if there were Pills left, they would have lost their efficacy long ago." "Foolish, if a fourth-stage Pill is stored using a special artifact, then the efficacy of the pill can be extended indefinitely. I do not believe that the Ku Rong Sect wouldn''t have such an artifact." "Even without Pills, many rare spiritual medicines were planted. The reason we can''t refine a fourth-stage Treasure Pill is not due to our lack of Alchemy skills, but rather a lack of Ancient Spiritual Medicine." "Anyhow, this is a massive opportunity. We must not miss it." All the Nascent Soul cultivators were all visibly excited. In fact, every time a Divinity Transformation relic emerged, it would cause a huge sensation. Many Nascent Soul cultivators stand to gain a windfall from it. Even a lot of Nascent Soul cultivators and late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators would be born. Moreover, this Divinity Transformation relic might be the former site of the Ku Rong Sect. That''s why they can''t miss it even more. "But the Alliance Hierarch of Wuji Alliance requires us to assist them in dealing with the threat of the Sea Clan." "Otherwise, we will not be allowed to come to this sea area and explore this Divinity Transformation relic." A Nascent Soul cultivator said hesitantly, as Wuji Alliance had put forth their conditions; it was alright for the Divinity Transformation relic to be developed jointly, but the threat that Wuji Alliance faced had to be resolved. "Hehe, Daoist Unlimited sure doesn''t miss any opportunity." "I originally wanted to see Wuji Alliance and the Sea Clan mutually wound each other, but it seems that I''ll have to intervene now." "No choice, the Divinity Transformation relic is truly important. Even if Wuji Alliance truly falls, it won''t help us further our cultivation, but the treasures within the Divinity Transformation relic can. The important and the trivial are clear enough." "Anyway, we''re all part of the Human clan. It''s natural to help." "The Sea Clan has also been arrogant for too long. After such a long decline, they truly think that with a few late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, they can dominate the Canglan Sea area?!" "Let them experience the might of us, Human cultivators, and shatter their illusions." The many Nascent Soul cultivators settled on a decision with just a few utterances. They weren''t particularly keen on helping Wuji Alliance, but they had no choice at this point. If they don''t deal with the Sea Clan, how can they explore the Divinity Transformation relic with peace of mind? Whether for public or private interest, the threat of the Sea Clan must be dealt with first. What''s most important is, Wuji Alliance truly has the ability to threaten them. If Wuji Alliance does not allow them to use the Teleportation Array. Then if they rely on their own flight, crossing the vast Canglan Sea area, would take at least several decades. Such a lengthy time, by the time they really get here, I''m afraid the goose would be cooked. So, getting on good terms with Wuji Alliance is a matter of course. Chapter 399 - 264: Nascent Soul Sect, Ku Rong Sect, Chuntao in Danger_1 Another month had passed. The rumors surrounding the emergence of the Divinity Transformation ruins were escalating. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not only did the forces of the Nascent Soul know about this, but many Loose Cultivators also became aware. After all, such news was impossible to suppress. A large number of Loose Cultivators flocked here as well. After all, for these Loose Cultivators, a Divinity Transformation site meant countless opportunities. Merely obtaining a few opportunities could enable Foundation Establishment or even Core Formation. Therefore, the Tri-Star Island Group had gathered more and more cultivators, giving it a distinct sensation of an upcoming storm. At this very moment, in a drawing room at Immortal Mist Peak of the Immortal Mist Sect... Zhou Sui and others like Leng Yuexi had gathered, discussing this matter. "My lord, I heard some news earlier." "This Divinity Transformation site supposedly belonged to the Kuru Rong Sect, an ancient Divinity Transformation Sect from the olden days." "This sect was once the overlord of the Canglan Sea in the ancient era and produced countless God Transformation cultivators." "This Divinity Transformation site had attracted the attention of many Nascent Soul Ancestors." "In not too long, this area of the sea will likely be crowded with Nascent Soul Ancestors." Lin Yazhu said solemnly. She had temporarily ended her closed-door cultivation because of this matter. After all, with so many Nascent Soul Ancestors congregating in this area, no one knew what might happen next. It was not a good time for seclusion. "Actually, this might not be such a bad thing." "Nascent Soul cultivators from the five major sects have congregated here." "They plan on joining hands to fight against the Sea Clan." "That''s why the Golden Core Masters who were forcibly recruited by the Wuji Alliance have been released." Zhou Sui had obtained quite a bit of inside information from Master Peach Blossom as well. Because of this arrangement, his Clone could leave Giant Deer Island. Lin Yazhu, Shen Biqian, and Leng Yuexi could also show up in public without worrying about revealing the secret of his Clone. "Oh, then the threat from the Sea Clan can be considered over." "What a pity that trouble arises just as one problem ends." "Why did the former site of the Kuru Rong sect end up here at our Tri-Star Island Group?" Leng Yuexi felt very helpless. Dealing with the threat from the Sea Clan was undoubtedly a great thing. However, that Divinity Transformation site was just nearby, a few hundred thousand miles from the Tri-Star Island Group. Don''t think that this distance was far. For Nascent Soul Cultivators, this was already quite close. "Don''t worry, although our Tri-Star Island Group is indeed close to the Divinity Transformation site" "These Nascent Soul Cultivators will not appear within our Tri-Star Island Group." "There are several barren islands near the Divinity Transformation site." "They will most likely set up bases on those barren islands." "There is no need for them to strive to take our Tri-Star Island Group." "The only ones we need to worry about are those Loose Cultivators." "Those Loose Cultivators from across Canglan Sea are lawless individuals." "Who knows, some might even want to kill and rob in Immortal Mist City." Zhou Sui had already realized that Immortal Mist City would be unstable for the time being. After all, a surge in the population would pose problems for the city''s security. If one''s strength wasn''t sufficient, some Loose Cultivators might want to create chaos in Immortal Mist City. "Mm, we will pay attention during this period." "We won''t let foreign cultivators disrupt our peace." Leng Yuexi and the others were full of murderous intent. They had already made this place their home, and they would not allow outsiders to disrupt its peace and tranquility. Those who dared to be their enemies would meet only one end ¨C death. ... Meanwhile.... Chuntao had also appeared near the Divinity Transformation site. She had received orders from the Island Master to come here and gather information about the Divinity Transformation site. Being a cultivator in the Late Golden Core stage, she was naturally bold and confident. Gazing at the Divinity Transformation site enveloped in fog, seeing periodic flashes of prohibitive light carrying terrifying destructive power, she couldn''t help but feel intimidated. Even as a Golden Core Cultivator, the intensity of this light could annihilate her. "This is truly a Divinity Transformation site. It''s just too dangerous." "Young Master Zhou was right. Such a Divinity Transformation site is not something a Golden Core cultivator should involve themselves with." "Simply the Five-Stage Formation here is beyond cracking." "I should relay this information back and let the Island Master make the decision." Chuntao took a deep breath. She sensed the emergence of one escape light after another around this Divinity Transformation site. Obviously, more and more cultivators were approaching this Divinity Transformation site in order to explore. If she stayed here much longer, who knew what could happen? With this thought in mind, she wanted to whip out her Tier-Three Flying Boat to return to Immortal Mist City. "Interesting, I never thought I''d find such a beauty in this remote sea area." "It''s like a blessing from heaven." "If I''m not mistaken, you must be Miss Chuntao from Peach Blossom Island." At this moment, three Golden Core male cultivators suddenly flew over from afar - one Late Golden Core and two Middle Golden Core cultivators. They immediately surrounded Chuntao. Fierce auras emanated from each of them as they greedily scanned Chuntao''s stunning figure. They did not hide the lust within their eyes. It was as though they wished they could swallow Chuntao whole. "Who are you?" Chuntao narrowed her eyes, studying these three Golden Core Cultivators. She could sense their demonic energy, indicating that they were most likely Demon Cultivators. Chapter 400 - 264: Nascent Soul Sect, Ku Rong Sect, Chuntao in Danger_2 "Ah, I am the senior disciple Lyu Shiju under Feilian, the Old Ancestor of Heisha Palace." "These two are my junior disciples, Jin Shaoding and Wei Yunda." A fair-faced cultivator said with a faint smile, introducing himself while an evil aura enveloped him. "You are demon cultivators from Heisha Palace?" Chuntao''s pupils shrank. As a confidante of Master Peach Blossom, she naturally knew about the alliance between the Sea Clan and Heisha Palace. Her master had personally slain two nascent soul ancestors of Heisha Palace. They had a deep-seated hatred with Heisha Palace, indeed. Although this matter had nothing to do with her, as a member of Peach Blossom Island, she naturally bore the karma for this. However, she didn''t expect that she only wanted to investigate the relics. Unfortunately, she ran into three Heisha Palace Golden Core cultivators. Moreover, judging by their demeanor, they certainly wouldn''t let her off easily. "Ha ha, we''re in luck today, we actually ran into someone from Peach Blossom Island." "You might not know." "This time, your island master killed two of our nascent soul old ancestors, making it to our assassination list. Of course, we can''t do anything to Master Peach Blossom." "But killing his disciples like you isn''t a problem." "Every female cultivator from Peach Blossom Island is on our wanted list." "If we capture you alive and bring you back, we would probably get a handsome reward." The fair-faced cultivator Lyu Shiju looked at Chuntao smugly, feeling very fortunate. "You want to capture me alive?" "Stop daydreaming." "I am Chuntao from Peach Blossom Island, not someone you Heisha Palace demon cultivators can compare to." Chuntao promptly took out a three-foot green peak, a top-grade spiritual treasure, the Golden Peak Sword, which was incredibly keen and peerless. Wherever it went, it seemed invincible. Sword Qi emanated from her. Clearly, as a late Golden Core cultivator, her strength wasn''t false but earned through earnest cultivation. Although she didn''t possess much combat experience due to Master Peach Blossom''s protection, she had the advantage of a deep background and abundant treasures. Surely, ordinary Golden Core cultivators couldn''t match her. "Ha ha, this is ridiculous." "Just a woman from the inner rooms daring to fight with us from Heisha Palace." "That''s laughable." Seeing this scene, fair-faced cultivator Lyu Shiju, and Golden Core cultivators Jin Shaoding and Wei Yunda, burst into laughter. They were demon cultivators of Heisha Palace, hardened by countless battles, having fought their way out of mountains of corpses and rivers of blood. They could see at a glance that the female cultivator from Peach Blossom Island was full of flaws. Even if she was a late Golden Core cultivator, she would not be a match for cultivators with their combat experience. Maybe she could bully the weak. But to contend with cultivators of the same rank was nothing short of a wild fantasy. Boom~~ But at that moment, invisible soul spikes appeared in the void. Soul Secret Art¡ªSoul-dispersing Stinger! Surprisingly, it was Zhou Sui''s clone who made the move. In truth, Chuntao had one of Zhou Sui''s clones on her, disguised as a hair rope tangled in her hair. Almost every Taoist couple had Zhou Sui''s clone for protection to avoid unexpected dangers. After all, this was Zhou Sui''s habit, figuring out how to lose before figuring out how to win. Indeed, this habit saved Chuntao''s life. The Soul-dispersing Stinger, having reached the Great Achievement Realm, had undoubtedly become stronger than ten years before. Not only did its power increase several folds, but even its speed did as well. The soul spikes struck the three Golden Core demon cultivators at an astonishing speed, silent and abrupt. "What?!" "Damn it, we fell for the trick, this woman is playing coy." "Bitch, you actually used a soul attack secret technique against us?!" The expressions of Lyu Shiju, Jin Shaoding, and Wei Yunda changed drastically. Due to the speed of the event and the unnoticeable nature of the Soul-dispersing Stinger, they couldn''t react in time. Each of them felt a splitting headache, as if their souls were being torn apart, experiencing unspeakable pain. In an instant, they screamed out in agony, almost unable to move their bodies. "Attack, slaughter them." At this moment, Zhou Sui''s clone transmitted this divine consciousness to Chuntao. "What? Could it be Young Master Zhou?" Chuntao was startled, she didn''t understand why she heard Zhou Sui''s divine consciousness transmission in this place when Zhou Sui should usually be on Immortal Mist Peak. But now, she couldn''t afford to care too much about that. Because she knew it was a great opportunity. Seeing Lyu Shiju, Jin Shaoding, and Wei Yunda shrieking miserably, it was apparent that she should strike while the iron was hot. Boom~~ The next moment, she held the top-grade spiritual treasure, Jin Feng Sword, and manipulating her immense golden core cultivation power, she exerted a terrifying sword Qi, slashing towards the three. Boom! With just one slash, Lyu Shiju, Jin Shaoding, and Wei Yunda''s eyes were wide, their hairs stood on end, feeling the threat of death. They wanted to activate their defensive spiritual treasures to block the strike. However, they were affected by Zhou Sui''s soul-dispersing stinger, suffering excruciating headaches and unable to channel any of their mana, they could only watch the sword come at them. With a spluttering sound, their heads were immediately sent flying, the cut smooth, blood spraying out like a fountain. Then, their decapitated heads fell from the mid-air onto the sea, splashing waves of water. Their eyes were wide open, expressing shock, terror, and disbelief. Indeed, they died with their eyes wide open. Truth be told, they died rather wrongfully. Under normal circumstances, the combined forces of the three golden core demon cultivators, the golden core female cultivator from Peach Blossom Island wouldn''t have stood a chance. It would have been akin to catching her easily. Unfortunately, they encountered Zhou Sui''s clone. Falling victim to a sneak attack, they were killed instantly. None of their various skills and powers could be employed, leading to their unfortunate death right here. "I... I actually killed three golden core demon cultivators?!" Chuntao''s hand was trembling a bit, her beautiful eyes radiating both excitement and fear. Honestly, she didn''t expect herself to be so ferocious. As a cultivator from Peach Blossom Island, she stayed within the Wuji Alliance sea territory, where no one dared to provoke her. She barely had the opportunity to engage in combat. After all, no fools would dare to offend a maidservant near a nascent soul cultivator, as it was equivalent to courting death. So, she had some understanding of her own combat power. If she were to fight against cultivators weaker than herself, she should be able to dominate them. But how would she fare against golden core demon cultivators of the same stage? She had no idea how far she fell short. She was almost in despair just before. She even thought that if she were captured, she would have to commit suicide. No matter what, she couldn''t allow herself to be humiliated by demon cultivators. But now, with just a single slash, she had killed three golden core demon cultivators. She seemed to be wildly ferocious, like never before. "No, that''s not right. It''s not because I''m powerful." "It''s because someone helped me behind the scenes." "Young Master Zhou, was it you who lent me a hand?" Chuntao was a quick-witted woman, naturally catching onto the suspicious points just now. If it were just her, she would never have been able to wipe out three golden core demon cultivators. However, if that mysterious Young Master Zhou had helped her, it wasn''t impossible. "Stop making such a fuss." "Leave this sea territory immediately." "These three men were the close confidants of a nascent soul ancestor of the Heisha Palace, Ancestor Feilian." "Ancestor Feilian is probably nearby." S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You''ve just killed his three close disciples; he might seek revenge against you." "You must return to Immortal Mist Sect immediately." Clone Zhou Sui reminded her. "I can''t go back to Immortal Mist Sect." "The buck stops here." "Returning to Immortal Mist Sect will undoubtedly bring great trouble to you all." "I can''t implicate you." Chuntao was very clear about this, her eyes determined. If Ancestor Feilian really sought revenge for his disciples, and she truly returned to the Immortal Mist Sect, then most certainly, Immortal Mist Sect would be implicated and perhaps targeted for extermination by Ancestor Feilian. Then the casualties would not be limited to just her. So she wanted to leave this sea territory, the farther away, the better. Even if she was captured, she would only die alone. Now that she had killed three golden core disciples of the enemy, she was quite satisfied. "Don''t play the hero." "A mere nascent soul ancestor is nothing." "If he dares to enter Immortal Mist City, it''s simply a dead end and there''s no way back." "I''ve already set up a fourth stage array in the Tri-Star Island Group, which can ward off any nascent soul cultivator." Clone Zhou Sui explained. Chapter 401 - 265: So What If Its a Nascent Soul Ancestor? Doesnt Everyone Have One - Part 1 However, he also admired Chuntao''s character, which was characterized by gratitude and righteousness, which was in stark contrast to the selfish cultivators. Perhaps this also had something to do with Chuntao''s living environment. Though she had experienced a catastrophe in her childhood, with her family murdered by demon cultivators, leaving behind only her and her three sisters. But under the protection of Master Peach Blossom, she was able to grow up healthily and ascend to the Golden Core realm. Furthermore, because they had a Nascent Soul Ancestor backing them, no one dared to harm them. Everyone around them seemed to be good-hearted. At the very least, they acted as if they were, never daring to deceive or exploit them. This ultimately nurtured their naive personality traits. Honestly, such naivet¨¦, without anyone to protect them, would not last long in the harsh cultivation world. The thing was, the four of them were incredibly lucky. Previously, they were protected by Master Peach Blossom, and now it was Zhou Sui''s turn to protect them. In a sense, they were favored by fortune. "Young Master Zhou, you set up a fourth-stage formation in the Tri-Star Island Group?" "Could it be that Young Master Zhou is now a Fourth-Level Array Master?" "Wait, how are you able to use Divine Consciousness Transmission, Young Master Zhou? Where are you?" Hearing this, Chuntao widened her beautiful eyes, unable to contain her surprise. She knew that Zhou Sui was a Third-Class, High Grade Array Master, but she didn''t expect that after all these years, he had become a Fourth-Level Array Master. What''s more, he had silently set up a fourth-stage formation around the Tri-Star Island Group, which was beyond comprehension. If Zhou Sui''s words were true, then with the power of the fourth-stage formation, they could indeed withstand a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Now, she was full of questions and curiosity about Zhou Sui. She felt that she now had to hold this man in even higher regard. "Don''t ask so many questions, I''m right on you." "Have you forgotten? I once gave you a hairpin." "I left my secret technique on it." "Let''s go, don''t delay time, or the Nascent Soul Cultivator might catch up." Zhou Sui said impatiently. "Okay." Chuntao nodded, without a word, she took the storage bags from the three Golden Core demon cultivators, took out a third-grade flying boat, and flew towards Immortal Mist City. Several days later. She finally reached Immortal Mist City and returned to Immortal Mist Peak without any incidents. "Young Master Zhou." Seeing Zhou Sui appear before her, Chuntao finally breathed a sigh of relief. She had been running scared for the past few days, with her nerves on edge, for fear that the Nascent Soul Ancestor might catch up. Now that she was back home, she felt relieved. "Sister Chuntao, weren''t you going to look for information on the Divinity Transformation relics?" "Why do you look so flustered?" At this moment, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao also crowded around. The four sisters depended on each other for survival, and they could naturally sense Chuntao''s current state of panic. Something major must have happened to cause their sister Chuntao to have such an expression. They were all worried. "Here''s what happened. I ran into three demon cultivators from Heisha Palace." Chuntao then recounted what had happened, including Zhou Sui''s assistance. If not for Zhou Sui''s special method left on her, she would have been dead by now. "Young Master Zhou, we are truly grateful." Hearing this, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao all looked at Zhou Sui with immense gratitude. They were also filled with lingering fear. If it were not for the method left by Zhou Sui, their sister Chuntao would have probably been done for. Honestly, they couldn''t imagine what they would look like if their sister Chuntao died. They probably wouldn''t be able to go on living. "Your trouble is far from over." "You just killed three Golden Core demon cultivators from Heisha Palace." "Not only were you targeted by the Cursed Soul Attractor, but you were also affected by the Blood Soul Thread." "It seems that Feilian Ancestor really values his disciples, even leaving behind a Blood Soul Thread." Zhou Sui arched an eyebrow. He sensed an eerie thread in the color of blood entwining Chuntao''s body, as if it was connected to an unknown place in the void, enshackling her soul. "Blood Soul Thread?!" This shocking news drained the colors of Chuntao and others'' faces. They knew all too well what a Blood Soul Thread was. This was the method of the Nascent Soul Ancestor. He could leave such a secret technique in the bloodline of his direct descendants. Once they were murdered, the Blood Soul Thread would automatically attach to the killer, and lock onto the killer''s aura. In fact, they had similar soul secret arts left by Master Peach Blossom on them as well. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The objective was to deter other cultivators. This was to prevent blindsighted cultivators from harming them. If someone dared to kill them, they would incur Master Peach Blossom''s wrath, and he would personally seek revenge on the killer. Although this soul secret art was not as potent as the blood lineage secret technique, it was still pretty formidable. They never thought that they would one day be affected by a Nascent Soul Ancestor''s tracking method. "No need to worry, it''s just a mere Blood Soul Thread." Zhou Sui casually motioned, immediately using the power of the Dream Soul Gu. Whiz! The Dream Soul Gu flew out and alighted on Chuntao, biting gently. A crimson thread was instantly pulled out from Chuntao''s body and got devoured by the Dream Soul Gu, just as if it were its food. Immediately afterward, this blood-colored thread disappeared without a trace. "It seems that among those three Golden Core demon cultivators, one of them is very likely the son of Feilian Ancestor." Chapter 402 - 265: So What If Its a Nascent Soul Ancestor? Doesnt Everyone Have One - Part 2 "Even if not, it must be a grandchild, or perhaps a relative." "That''s why there''s a Blood Soul Thread left in them." "Once they were killed, the Blood Soul Thread would automatically attach to the murderer." "Even if separated by tens of thousands of miles, they would be found." "Of course, deploying this bloodline secret technique is not easy, it requires the consumption of a large amount of blood energy to complete." "That''s to say, those three Golden Core Demon Cultivators held a high position in Fei Lian Ancestor''s heart." "Now that they''re dead, Fei Lian Ancestor is likely to seek revenge." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Clearly, such a bloodline secret technique was not something that could easily be deployed. This was enough to prove the importance Fei Lian Ancestor placed on them. "I''m sorry, Chuntao is incompetent, I''ve dragged Young Master Zhou into this." Chuntao''s face was as grey as ash. "Young Master Zhou." Xia Tao, Qiu Tao, and Dongtao all looked at Zhou Sui with pale faces. They knew how terrifying it was to offend a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Even Master Peach Blossom might not be able to protect their sister. Not to mention, Master Peach Blossom was on Giant Deer Island and couldn''t possibly get here in a short amount of time. Even if he wanted to protect them, it would be impossible. If Fei Lian Ancestor was a Demon Cultivator from Heisha Palace, it would be even more impossible to save face for Master Peach Blossom. Undoubtedly, this was a huge catastrophe. "Don''t worry, it''s just another Nascent Soul Ancestor." "We can wait for him to seek revenge." Zhou Sui was quite calm. He, along with Master Peach Blossom, had already killed seven Nascent Souls on Giant Deer Island. He was very familiar with the power of a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Even if the Fei Lian Ancestor really came to kill him, he wouldn''t be afraid. Only a day had passed. Two streams of light punched through the void and arrived among the Tri-Star Island Group, reaching the outskirts of Water Star Island. One was a wrinkled old man clad in a black robe with long white hair and a long sword on his back. The terrifying aura of death and intent to kill released from his body seemed to cause the spiritual energy within a thousand mile radius to fluctuate. The other, wearing a red robe, was an ugly, thin-cheeked old man with white hair. He exuded a rotten aura, as if he was on his last leg. They were the two Nascent Soul Ancestors of Heisha Palace, Fei Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor, early-stage Nascent Soul. "Whoever is in charge here, come out immediately." The speaker was Fei Lian Ancestor, his eyes exuding a fierce look, as he utilized the terrifying Demon Sound. Boom~~ A horrifying wave of sound swept thousand miles in all directions. Every word sparked a change in the environment, rolling the spiritual energy into a horrifying spiritual tide, covering all sides. This caused the entire Immortal Mist City to vibrate, causing pain in the countless cultivators'' eardrums. Buzz~~ In an instant, the grand formation of Water Spirit Island rose, forming a barrier that enveloped the island. It immediately blocked this horrifying fluctuation. However, the Third-Order formation that enveloped the Water Spirit Island was still trembling, on the verge of collapse, unable to bear the power of this Nascent Soul. "No way, a Nascent Soul Ancestor, it''s a Nascent Soul Ancestor." "What on earth is going on? How did Immortal Mist City offend two Nascent Soul Ancestors?" "Oh no, Immortal Mist City is done for, it will likely be destroyed today." "This seems to be a Demon Dao Nascent Soul Ancestor, is he here for revenge?" "Let''s run away. This is a Demon Dao Nascent Soul Ancestor. If he vents his anger on us, none of us will survive." S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Fools, if he really wanted to kill us, do you think running away would help?" "You''re right, if we run away now, we''ll become easy targets and be the first to be killed by the Nascent Soul Ancestor." "Absolutely, it''s still better to stay in Immortal Mist City. He may not necessarily vent his anger at us." Many cultivators in Immortal Mist City were terrified. Even protected by the Third Order Formation, this Nascent Soul Demon Sound has permeated the entire city. This made many of the cultivators cough up blood, apparently suffering internal injuries. Luckily, this was only an offshoot and not a deliberate targeting. Otherwise, even the power of Demon Sound alone would have killed countless cultivators. This was the terrifying power of a Nascent Soul Ancestor. Every move they made was as mighty as the wrath of heaven. At this moment, inside the palace on Immortal Mist Peak. Zhou Sui, Lin Yazhu, Leng Yuexi, and other companions, along with Golden Core maids like Chuntao, had heard the Demon Sound of the Nascent Soul Ancestor outside. Especially people like Chuntao, they shivered uncontrollably, terrified. Facing the demonic might of the Nascent Soul Ancestor, none was without fear. Even though the Golden Core Realm and the Nascent Soul Realm were only a single rank apart, their power was as different as heaven and earth. A single Nascent Soul Cultivator could slaughter hundreds of Golden Core Cultivators, and with barely any effort at that. They had suspected that the Old Ancestor Fei Lian would seek revenge sooner or later, but this was too soon. After just one day, the enemy came knocking on their door. The news had been sent to Master Peach Blossom. However, it would take him over ten days to reach them, which was too late. In contrast to the tremors of Chuntao and the others, Zhou Sui and his group seemed remarkably calm and composed. "Hmm, the Nascent Soul Ancestor is making his move quicker than I thought." "Two early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators at that, they must value our Immortal Mist City." Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, a faint smile on his face. "My lord, are we prepared?" Lin Yazhu looked anxiously at her husband. "With the power of a fourth stage formation plus your power, it should be enough to hold them back." "It''s about time the world learned how formidable our Immortal Mist City is." Zhou Sui said nonchalantly. "Good, then I''ll go and face these mighty Nascent Soul Cultivators from Heisha Palace." With these words, Lin Yazhu instantly felt reassured. After all, her husband was an incredibly cautious cultivator- if he was certain, then success was guaranteed. She had recently advanced to the early-stage Nascent Soul and had taken the time to solidify her cultivation. This was the perfect chance to test the extent of her new strength by leveraging the power of these two Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators. Whoosh! With that, Lin Yazhu''s figure flickered and she instantly arrived above Water Spirit Island, directly confronting the two Nascent Soul Ancestors. "May I know the purpose of you two visiting our Immortal Mist City?" Lin Yazhu spoke first, looking at Fei Lian and the Fire Cloud Ancestor. "A Nascent Soul Cultivator?" "An actual Nascent Soul cultivator is backing Immortal Mist City?!" "Wasn''t it said that the leaders here are just three Golden Core female cultivators?" "Could it be that you broke through and advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm during this period of time?" Fei Lian''s brows furrowed as he fixed his gaze on Lin Yazhu, his eyes revealing a trace of apprehension. He had initially thought that this place was just a Golden Core stronghold. He believed he could bully them at will, even eradicate them completely. But now that a Nascent Soul cultivator had emerged out of the blue, the situation had drastically changed. "That''s right, I am Sect Master Lin Yazhu of the Qingmu Sect." "I had the good fortune to advance to the Nascent Soul Stage recently." "Who are you? If you do not reveal your identities, don''t blame me for being impolite." Lin Yazhu spoke in a calm manner. She didn''t intend to conceal anything; after today''s battle, her identity as a Nascent Soul Cultivator would be publicly known. "Haha, just advanced to the early Nascent Soul stage and you''re already so confident." "From your tone, one might think you are some powerful Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator." "I am Fei Lian, an old ancestor from Heisha Palace." "And this is the Fire Cloud Ancestor, of the same place." "Truth to be told, we didn''t come here to pick a fight." "There is a criminal who killed my son, Lyu Shiju, hiding here in your Immortal Mist City." "If you know what''s good for you, hand over the culprit." "Otherwise, don''t blame us for being rude." Fei Lian erupted with terrifying mana fluctuations. Turbulent wind and clouds gathered within a radius of a thousand li, blotting out the sun. His eyes were filled with murderous intent, sending chills down their spine. His hands were stained with the blood of countless beings. This long-standing demon head was truly a menacing sight. "Killed your son, Lyu Shiju?" "What I heard was, your son Lyu Shiju and his men tried to assassinate the cultivators of our Immortal Mist City." "And as a result, were killed by our people." "It was your son who was no match for them. And you have the audacity to seek revenge." "Aren''t you afraid of losing the face of all Nascent Soul Cultivators?" Lin Yazhu chuckled lightly, looking disdainfully at Fei Lian. Chapter 403 - 266: Offering Oneself, The Exquisite Golden Core Maid_1 "Shut up." "So what if my son was not as skilled as others." "That woman shouldn''t have killed my son." "If my son wished to take lives and steal treasures, the other party should have obediently awaited their death." "The audacity to resist resulted in a death sentence." "Now she has killed my son, a reprehensible crime; she must pay with her life." "Even exterminating her entire lineage wouldn''t be excessive." With an angry shout, Fei Lian Old Ancestor displayed wild dominance and impatience. Truth be told, if he weren''t wary of the Third Class, High Grade formation here, he would have stormed in and taken this woman''s head. There''d be no need for so much talk. "It''s no wonder you Demon Cultivators of Heisha Palace act so oppressively, treat lives with casual disregard." "But let me also tell the Heisha Palace something." "None can kill the Cultivators of my Immortal Mist City, should I wish to protect them." "Even if the opposing party is a Nascent Soul Cultivator." Lin Yazhu scoffed. She too was enraged by the other party''s oppressive attitude. An insignificant early-stage Nascent Soul Demon Cultivator from Heisha Palace having the audacity to bully her on her turf; they had no idea of their impending doom. Really thought that just because she had recently ascended to the Nascent Soul Realm, she wouldn''t be able to handle these two veteran Nascent Soul Cultivators. "It seems your intention is to fight me." Fei Lian Old Ancestor exuded a terrifying aura. In his eyes, he had already offered plenty of face to her, but she had rejected it brazenly, truly taking his civility for granted. "Too much talk." "Do all of you Nascent Soul Cultivators from Heisha Palace love to talk so much?" "If things could be talked out, what need would there be for cultivating Divine Arts?" Lin Yazhu waved her hand and took out a lower-grade Spirit Treasure, the Gold Thunder Bamboo, from her body. Originally, the Gold Thunder Bamboo was only at the rank of a top-grade artifact. But after undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation, its grade had been promoted to a lower-grade Spirit Treasure. In other words, it had a qualitative improvement. Moreover, as Lin Yazhu''s cultivation improved, the rank this treasure would also advance further. One could say it was a growing artifact with infinite uses. Boom~~ In an instant, she wielded the Gold Thunder Bamboo, mobilized the immense Nascent Soul mana within her body, and waved it lightly. Ether Wood Shen Lei! Suddenly, countless green Shen Leis blasted towards Fei Lian Old Ancestor like lightning outstripping its thunderous boom, locking onto him. Thunder enveloped a hundred miles radius and resounded with a deafening crackle. What?! The color drained from Fei Lian Old Ancestor''s face. He didn''t expect that this woman would act so unreasonably, delivering a killing blow without a word. Everyone knew that once they had reached the Nascent Soul Realm, these cultivators refrained from using force unless absolutely necessary. After all, as a Nascent Soul cultivator with a life span of a thousand years, and as a monarch of the marine territories, who would want to risk falling during a magical showdown? For a nascent soul power, losing one Nascent Soul Cultivator was an unbearable loss. For a demonic sect like Heisha Palace with only twenty to thirty Nascent Souls in their ranks, the death of one Nascent Soul Cultivator would create a power vacuum in several marine territories. Therefore, during peaceful times, Nascent Soul cultivators treated each other with utmost courtesy and restraint, refraining from any killing intent. Because no one knew what trump cards the other held. All cultivators strong enough to reach the Nascent Soul stage were formidable; none dared belittle the other. But who could''ve predicted this woman would be so unreasonable, her murderous intent far eclipsing that of Demon Cultivators. "Fei Lian Sword Art." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But Fei Lian Old Ancestor wasn''t a pushover. Although shocked by his opponent''s sudden attack, it would be impossible to get rid of him easily. He immediately drew out a lower-grade Spirit Treasure sword from his body - the Fei Lian Sword. With a light flick, hundreds of black Sword Qi shot out, tearing the air at an unbelievable speed. Sharp and formidable, they reduced everything in their path to rubble. This was his renowned Fei Lian Sword technique. The characteristic of this sword technique was speed, shockingly so, reaching dozens of times the speed of sound. Often with a single strike, opponents wouldn''t know when they had been killed, their hearts pierced by the sword. Relying on this sword technique, Fei Lian Old Ancestor had slaughtered his way through the Canglan Sea. Clang clang clang!!! Suddenly, the two forces collided, Ether Wood Shenlei and Fei Lian Sword Qi. It was akin to a meteor crashing into Earth, resulting in a terrifying impact. The sea within hundreds of miles was instantly blasted open, causing boundless waves to surge. Fortunately, they were battling over the sea. If they were fighting on an island, the force would destroy everything within thousands of miles, leveling many mountain ranges. All cultivators present in Immortal Mist City felt their hair stand on end, their bodies trembling. Even though they were situated within the city, protected by formations, they still felt this terrifying pressure of a nascent soul. Even the aftermath seemed capable of reducing them to ashes. It seemed as if the entire island was shaking, experiencing a minor earthquake. "What?!" The color changed drastically on Fei Lian Old Ancestor''s face. Even though the previous attack seemed equally matched, he had actually suffered a slight loss. He sensed the force of several Ether Wood Shenleis penetrating his flying sword before entering his body, causing a paralyzing electric shock throughout his body. It felt as if countless electric currents were flowing through his meridians. Chapter 404 - 266: Offering Oneself, The Exquisite Golden Core Maid_2 His internal organs suffered minor injuries. Apparently, the power of this lower-grade spirit treasure, the Gold Thunder Bamboo, was not to be underestimated. More importantly, it was specially designed to counteract all kinds of demon cultivators and evil cultivators. Especially for demon cultivators like him, who committed murder wantonly, it exuded a restraining aura. If the fight continued, he would surely be at a great disadvantage. "Just recently advancing to the early-stage Nascent Soul realm, yet possessing such strength." "Just how solid are the foundations of this female cultivator?" Fei Lian Ancestor''s face turned extremely unpleasant. He himself was a Nascent Soul cultivator who had cultivated for hundreds of years. Even though his cultivation status was only in the early-stage Nascent Soul realm, he was not comparable to a newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivator. But after a round of competition, he realized that the Nascent Soul female cultivator in front of him was not easy to provoke. If he let his guard down for a moment, he might capsize in the gutter. "Fire Cloud Ancestor, let''s attack together and get this beast." "There''s something not simple about this woman; she must be hiding a big secret." "Otherwise, as a loose cultivator, advancing to the Nascent Soul is absolutely impossible." At this moment, Fei Lian old ancestor used divine consciousness transmission. He wanted to join forces with his companion, Fire Cloud Ancestor, to fight against Lin Yazhu. "This wouldn''t be right, after all, you''re competing." "Don''t you feel somewhat guilty about ganging up on one person?" Fire Cloud Ancestor laughed heartlessly. "Foolish, we''re demon cultivators, isn''t outnumbering our enemies our way?" "No, if we outnumber then wait for others to gather and gang up on us?" "Enough chatter, kill this female cultivator, I only want thirty percent of the treasures on her, seventy percent are yours." Fei Lian old ancestor surely knew by now, it was obvious that the other party was greedy and wanted to get a bigger cut of the profit. But the situation was already like this, there was no time to consider so much, they had to deal with this Nascent Soul female cultivator first. "Fei Lian Ancestor, indeed you are straightforward." "In fact, I also wanted to deal with this broad early." "How dare a Nascent Soul female cultivator, challenge our Heisha Palace, she truly didn''t know the difference between life and death." Fire Cloud ancestor was laughing heartily. He immediately took out a Lower-grade Spirit Treasure, the Demon Fire Ring, from his body. The Lower-grade Spirit Treasure of this Demon Fire ring had limitless power, capable of releasing terrifying demon fire. Once it burned on other cultivators, it was almost impossible to extinguish. He once used this lower-grade spirit treasure to burn an entire island, killing countless beings. Boom~~ Instantly, he held the Lower-grade Spirit Treasure Demon Fire Ring in his hand and immediately launched an attack on Lin Yazhu. The terrifying black flames seemed to transform into black snakes, charging fiercely. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The surrounding area of several hundred miles was enveloped by endless demon fire, causing the sea to boil and emit steam, forming a vast fog. "How despicable, the two major Nascent Souls joined forces." "Is this the way the demon cultivators of Heisha Palace do things?" Lin Yazhu faintly watched Fire Cloud Ancestor''s action, she had predicted it earlier as she would not be so naive to think that the other party would really have a fair competition with her. This kind of demon cultivator, once they were at a disadvantage, they would resort to all means. In an instant, she once again activated Gold Thunder Bamboo, a green light was stimulated immediately, automatically forming a massive green spiritual light shield around her body. Ether Wood Divine Light Shield! This was another new ability Gold Thunder Bamboo acquired after being promoted to a lower-grade Spirit Treasure, capable of forming a defense shield, resistant to enemy attacks. It was truly a spiritual treasure of endless utility providing both attack and defense. It could be said that this defensive light shield was much more robust than the defense light shield of the average Nascent Soul Cultivator. Because it contained the power of Ether Wood, it was unending. Even if it were destroyed by an enemy for a time, it would recover quickly. Boom~~ At this moment, the power of Fire Cloud Ancestor''s Demon Fire exploded against the Ether Wood Divine Light Shield, causing sparks and an unparalleled impact force, causing the surrounding sea to burst into waves. Even so, this force was still unable to penetrate the Ether Wood Divine Light Shield and was easily blocked. "This spiritual treasure is actually both offensive and defensive." "And it can withstand my Demon Fire Ring?! Its defense is not simple." "After killing this female cultivator, I want this Spiritual Treasure." Fire Cloud Ancestor''s eyes showed a greedy light, he wanted to obtain this lower-grade Spirit Treasure immediately. If he could get this lower-grade spirit treasure, he would simply rise above the rest with soaring strength. "Let''s talk about it after we kill this female cultivator." Fei Lian Ancestor was also jealous, naturally, he did not want to give up getting this Lower-grade Spirit Treasure. But now, nothing was settled yet, it was not suitable to discuss how to distribute the treasure with his partner. They would discuss how to distribute the spoils after taking out this Nascent Soul female cultivator. With this thought, he held up his Fei Lian Sword, immediately intending to join forces with Fire Cloud Ancestor to attack Lin Yazhu. "Enough, I don''t want to continue playing games with you." "You all should stay here." Lin Yazhu stared indifferently at Fire Cloud Ancestor and Fei Lian Ancestor. What?! Hearing this, Fire Cloud Ancestor and Fei Lian Ancestor almost burst into laughter. This woman was clearly crazy, saying that she didn''t want to play with them anymore. It was obvious that they were the ones dominating with superior numbers. How on earth did the woman make it sound like she was the one with the upper hand? Boom~~ But before they could say something, a terrifying large formation suddenly rose in the entire Tri-Star Island Group region spanning two hundred thousand miles. A massive array barrier enveloped this maritime zone. Chapter 405 - 266: Offering Oneself, The Exquisite Golden Core Maid_3 Like a giant ball of light, the stretch of the sea was transformed into an absolute cage. Boundless Heavy Water Boundaries also sprang up around this stretch of the sea. From afar, it looked like water curtains falling from the sky, completely isolating this part of the sea. No one was allowed to enter, nor was anyone allowed to leave. An invisible pressure covered every corner of this sea area, permeating with a horrifying air of dominance. Fourth stage high-quality Great Array Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array! At that moment, under the control of Zhou Sui, it finally appeared before the world. "Damn it, a fourth-order formation." "There''s a hidden fourth-order formation, huh?!" Witnessing this, the venerable Fei Lian lost his Nascent Soul Cultivator''s decorum and couldn''t help but curse out loud. He was utterly shaken internally, rivaled by violent waves of astonishment and tremor. He had never anticipated, in his wildest dreams, that an unremarkable sea area would have such a fourth-order formation. Originally it was like a trap for sheep, but they had walked into a tiger''s den. Nothing could be more ridiculous than this. "What''s the joke? There''s no sign here indicating the presence of a fourth-order spirit vein. How could there be a fourth-order array?" Fire Cloud Ancestor was finding it hard to believe. To be honest, setting up an array that was third order or above was not a simple task. It had to be customized according to the locale. Moreover, it would require the power of spirit veins to set up any major array. That''s why initially they didn''t believe there was a fourth-order formation here and acted boldly without any fear. But now, out of nowhere, a fourth-order formation had ensued, which was absolutely inconceivable. "That''s right, there are remnants of Divinity Transformation near. It used to be the old site of the Ku Rong Sect." "So, it''s not unimaginable that this sea area hides a fourth-order spirit vein." "No wonder this woman managed to advance Nascent Soul smoothly. It seems she made use of the fourth-order spirit vein here, right?" A tinge of regret was evident on the face of the venerable Fei Lian. He knew that every Nascent Soul cultivator was utterly extraordinary. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In particular, the Loose Cultivator with the Nascent Soul, was even more terrifying than them, the Sect Nascent Soul cultivators. That''s because the ordinary aptitude of these Loose Cultivators couldn''t compete with those Sect cultivators. Besides, their resources couldn''t possibly surpass those of a Nascent Soul Sect. Nevertheless, despite all these, they could still overcome all the obstacles, ascending to the Nascent Soul. Just imagine, what sort of methods these Loose Cultivators with the Nascent Soul had. Often, dealing with Loose Cultivators with the Nascent Soul was far more challenging than dealing with Sect Nascent Soul cultivators. Every one of these Loose Cultivators with the Nascent Soul that had fought out of fields of carnage was utterly ruthless and cruel. They were even more terrifying than their Demon Nascent Soul cultivators. "Run." Fire Cloud Ancestor immediately sent a Divine Consciousness Transmission. He was already contemplating retreat. If the fourth-order formation had not appeared before, he, combined with venerable Fei Lian, would have had an opportunity to slay this female Nascent Soul cultivator. However, now, the chance was utterly gone. The assistance that a fourth-order formation could provide to Nascent Soul Cultivators was tremendous. As the Nascent Soul Cultivators could leverage the power of the fourth-order spirit vein indefinitely, their mana would be unlimited. So tell me, how could Nascent Soul Cultivators compete against that? Even if they could perseverate, they would end up with completely drained mana. They would almost certainly die; there was simply no chance of victory. Whoosh! In an instant, the bodies of the venerable Fei Lian and Fire Cloud Ancestor flickered as they turned into a light of escape, trying to flee from this place immediately, without planning any confrontation with Lin Yazhu. They were making such a decision promptly. Utterly without any delay. Pity though, staying within the great formation, they were destined not to be able to escape easily. Boom~~ At the flicking of a thought, Zhou Sui immediately manipulated the Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array. A formless wall of void appeared instantly beside the venerable Fei Lian and Fire Cloud Ancestor. In a flash, the two of them were thrown hard onto an invisible barrier, involuntarily halting their movement. They revealed their true form, and with their heads injured and bleeding, it seemed they had suffered some damage. "Damn it, do you really plan to make enemies with us of the Heisha Palace?" The venerable Fei Lian grimly looked at Lin Yazhu, presuming it was her operating the formation to prevent their escape. At that moment, they understood the dreadfulness of a fourth-order formation. Even the light of escape technique of the Nascent Soul Cultivators was incapable of breaching two levels of the boundary. They were easily blocked. "Fools." Lin Yazhu rolled her eyes. At this point, there was no reason to fear the Heisha Palace. Let alone whether the Heisha Palace would take vengeance for them or not. Even if they did seek revenge, with the protection of this fourth-order formation, there wouldn''t be any fear. That was why a fourth-order or above formation was considered the foundation of all eternity. With such a formation in place, at the minimum, it could ensure the legacy of a Nascent Soul power for tens of thousands of years. "Kill!" At that moment, Zhou Sui and the Array Heart Gu became one in divine consciousness. He felt as though his soul had merged into the fourth-order high-quality formation, and he himself had turned into this formation. Right away, he realized why the fourth-order formation was immensely potent. It was because it could not only bring up the double boundaries but could also easily manipulate the natural spiritual energy. Add to that, the endless natural spiritual energy of the fourth-order high-quality spirit vein. From a basic standpoint, he was essentially a big cultivator in the late stage of the Nascent Soul. And, he was the one with unlimited magic power. Even achieving invincibility only within the formation was completely sufficient. Thud! In an instant, Zhou Sui flicked a thought and immediately maneuvered the Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array, attacking towards the venerable Fei Lian and Fire Cloud Ancestor. Chapter 406 - 266: Offering Oneself, The Exquisite Golden Core Maid_4 The Sword of Obsidian Yin! Suddenly, within the Seventh-Order formation, an infinite amount of Obsidian Yin Qi converged, taking the form of swathes of Sword Lights, a terrifying array covering the sky and obscuring the earth; in their thousands and tens of thousands. Each Obsidian Yin Sword Light contained an ominous power of frigid ice, freezing everything in their path. Each strike, paralleled the attack of a Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator. "You wish to kill me, it is not that easy." "Fei Lian Sword Array." Feeling the formidable Obsidian Yin Sword Light, the expression of the Fei Lian Ancestor drastically changed, he felt a major threat and would definitely not sit idly by waiting for his death. Waveing his hand, several Flying Swords flew out from his body. Many Flying Swords converged, forming a huge Sword Array. Suddenly, many Sword Lights burst out from the Sword Array, forming a rain of swords in the sky, which collided with the falling Obsidian Yin Sword Light from the sky above. "Fire Cloud Engulfs the Sky." The Fire Cloud Ancestor was not willing to show weakness either, holding the Lower-grade Spirit Treasure, the Demon Fire Ring, with his body as the center, was as if transformed into a boundless black sea of fire, creating black flame clouds. Innumerable black flame clouds bombarded, covering hundreds of miles around. Wherever it went, it burned everything. If it was on the island, it would be enough to turn thousands of miles into a scorched earth. Even if they were in the ocean, the endless black flames seemed to turn this sea area into flames, forming magma. Those Cultivators in Immortal Mist City felt this terrifying heat as if temperatures had reached hundreds of degrees. The walls and buildings of the entire Immortal Mist City seemed to show signs of being melted and burned. Boom~~~ These two forces collided in an instant, bursting a terrifying wave of Mana. The seabed for thousands of miles around was blowing up, constantly rumbling, it was a roiling sea. With a swoosh, both Fire Cloud Ancestor and Fei Lian Ancestor, could not resist this power. They were repelled by the countless Obsidian Yin Sword Light, retreating tens of miles. The terrifying Obsidian Yin cold Qi permeated their defense magic treasures and reached their bodies directly. Only within the time of one breath, their bodies, eyebrows, ears, mouths, and other parts were all covered with frost. Even the meridians in their bodies were invaded by the Obsidian Yin Qi. "Yuan Yi Heavy Water." However, Zhou Sui was not planning to let them go so easily, once again mobilizing the power of the Fourth Stage Grand Array. Splash~~~ In the sky above, dark clouds filled the sky, countless raindrops converged, covered thousands of miles, overshadowing the sun. The next second, droplets of water fell from mid-air, bombarding towards Fire Cloud Ancestor and Fei Lian Ancestor. Remember, that this is no ordinary water, but the Yuan Yi Heavy Water. This is one of the miraculous waters of Heaven and Earth. Each droplet of Yuan Yi Heavy Water is as heavy as a mountain, invincible. If it hits a person''s body, it is as if being hit by mountains. Thousands of Yuan Yi Heavy Water droplets fall, which is equivalent to thousands of mountains falling, its power is boundlessly terrifying. If it becomes a flood, it can destroy everything, just like a doomsday flood. "Not good." The complexion of Fire Cloud Ancestor and Fei Lian Ancestor changed drastically, their faces were as pale as ash. This attack was even more terrifying than the previous Obsidian Yin Sword Light. The range was simply too large, there was nowhere to hide, nowhere to dodge. They could only stay in the downpour and resist this attack hard. Boom~~ Just one hit, thousands of Yuan Yi Heavy Water droplets fell and hit their bodies, instantly smashing their defensive magic treasures to pieces. The terrifying impact destroyed all kinds of defensive skills on their bodies. Only within the time of one breath, the Fire Cloud Ancestor and Fei Lian Ancestor were brutally smashed to death. The whole body was smashed into a pile of minced meat, with no trace of bones left. Even if they wanted to escape with their Nascent Souls, they couldn''t do it. "Can it be, two Early-stage Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators were killed just like that?" Lin Ya Zhu was shocked beyond words when she saw this scene. To be honest, she barely made any effort, she just casually exchanged a few moves with the opponent. The main force was still her husband, Zhou Sui. Secretly controlling the high rank Fourth Stage Formation, the Great Array Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array, with the power of the formation, killed two Early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator''s. Such a method was simply inconceivable. "Worthy of being my husband, is this the power of the Fourth Stage Array Master?" "No wonder the Fourth Stage formation can compete with Nascent Soul Ancestor." "With the power of the Fourth Stage Array, even if a Nascent Soul Ancestor steps into the formation, he will perish." Lin Ya Zhu was full of emotion. She felt more and more that in the Hundred Arts of Cultivation, there was no skill that was useless, each one had infinite wonderful uses. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although formation ranks last among the four arts of Cultivation, it was the only ability that allows Cultivators to challenge across levels. With the power of a formation, even a Golden Core can fight a Nascent Soul. "Husband, we won." Lin Ya Zhu was very delighted. Undoubtedly, after this battle, the Tri-Star Island Group would undoubtedly shock the entire Wuji Alliance. All Wuji Alliance Cultivators will know the result of this battle. From then on, it is highly likely that no Nascent Soul Cultivator will dare to cause trouble here. "Don''t let your guard down, although they are churning into minced meat, who knows whether they are completely dead." "We must turn them into ash to kill them hundred percent." Zhou Sui communicated through his Divine Consciousness Transmission, reminding his Dao companion to still be cautious. Chapter 407 - 266: Offering Oneself, The Exquisite Golden Core Maid_5 After all, these Nascent Soul Ancestors were seasoned and crafty due to their advanced years. Who knew if they would leave behind any tricky traps. They had to be a hundred percent sure of their complete deaths before they could rest easy. "Alright." Hearing this, the expression on Lin Yazhu''s face became strange. Her own husband was so cautious it was alarming. Even when they clearly had the upper hand, he wouldn''t let down his guard. She didn''t think it was necessary. They''d been reduced to minced meat, could they really still be alive? But, she still followed her husband''s instructions, holding the Gold Thunder Bamboo and attacking those two batches of minced meat. Boom boom!!! Immediately, a series of Ether Wood Shenlei bombarded them, releasing a terrifying power. "Ahh, despicable person, even in death, you want us to be crushed to dust?!" Just at that moment, the two lumps of minced meat let out horrible screams, it seemed as though their souls were attached to them. Clearly, just as Zhou Sui had anticipated, the Fire Cloud Ancestor and the Flying Lian Ancestor were treacherously cunning. Even if their bodies were blown to smithereens, they still managed to survive. Regrettably, confronted with the Ether Wood Shenlei, which was designed to control various sorts of evil, they didn''t have any ability to resist. Boom~~~ In an instant, the two clumps of minced meat immediately turned into ash. Two souls were hit by the Ether Wood Shenlei and transformed into strands of blue smoke, completely dissipating in the world. "They really didn''t die?!" Lin Yazhu was stunned. She had initially thought her husband was overly cautious. Who could''ve anticipated that these two Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators could actually possess a way to survive. If they had been careless for an instant, they might have truly let them escape, enabling them to occupy new bodies to create a second life. What a pity that her own husband was too cautious and wouldn''t miss any opportunities. Even if these two great Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators were extraordinarily cunning, it was to no avail and they could only face defeat here. "Right, now they''re finally dead." "They even wanted to ambush us, no chance." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. Because, he had very early on used the power of the Dream Soul Gu to sense the souls of these two Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators, knowing that they had dodged a bullet and their souls hadn''t completely disintegrated. If they had rashly approached, they might have fallen into the enemy''s trap. The Fire Cloud Ancestor and the Flying Lian Ancestors wanting to ambush him, was simply too naive. Boom~~ Immediately, Zhou Sui moved his consciousness, directly urging the power of the Dream Soul Gu. He devoured the shattered souls of the two Demon Cultivators and then the Dream Soul Gu obtained large amounts of a Nascent Soul Cultivator''s memories. "So that''s it, these two fellows were from the vanguard of Heisha Palace." "Actually, they had long been lying in ambush in the Wuji Alliance''s sea area, waiting to give the Wuji Alliance a fatal blow." "Unfortunately, the Divinity Transformation relics emerged unexpectedly, and they couldn''t handle dealing with the Wuji Alliance." "Each of them wanted to come and get involved, wanting to obtain the treasures of the Divinity Transformation." "But they actually wanted to come and deal with me, so that is to court death." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. They could learn from the memories of the Fire Cloud Ancestor and the Flying Lian Ancestors that the Heisha Palace''s headquarters were far away from the Wuji Alliance. Even if they desired revenge, they would have needed to mobilize resources from their headquarters. The issue was, this was in the Wuji Alliance''s sea area. If the numbers were too small, it wouldn''t pose trouble to him. If too many were dispatched, they might face trouble at their own headquarters. So, this time, Heisha Palace could only swallow their anger. However, this was common, the Heisha Palace, like the other Demon Cultivator Sects, often found themselves in such predicaments. This wasn''t the first time. "Let''s go, retrieve the Storage Bags of the two Nascent Soul Cultivators and then return." Zhou Sui sent a Divine Consciousness Transmission. "Alright." Hearing this, Lin Yazhu nodded her head, waved her hand, and acquired the Storage Bags of the two Nascent Soul Cultivators, and numerous Spiritual Treasures, then flew back towards the Immortal Mist Peak. The Fourth Order Formation that originally covered the entire Tri-Star Island Group also immediately disappeared. It was as if nothing had happened here before. However, this matter caused an uproar in the entire Immortal Mist City and even the entire Tri-Star Island Group. Especially for the cultivators of the three Sects, they were overjoyed. "No way, Sect Master Lin actually advanced to Nascent Soul, becoming an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator?" "Our Qingmu Sect has just become a Nascent Soul Sect." One Qingmu Sect Foundation Establishment elder widened his eyes, he was ecstatic. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Is there a need to ask? Didn''t you see how formidable the Master of the Sect was just now." "That was Heisha Palace''s two great Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators." "One was the Flying Lian Ancestor and the other was the Fire Cloud Ancestor, they both have an infamous reputation." "But what about now? Didn''t they still die at the hands of our Sect Master." "If this is not the work of a Nascent Soul Cultivator, then who is a Nascent Soul Cultivator." Another Qingmu Sect Foundation Establishment elder laughed heartily, he was beside himself with joy. Without a doubt, from now on, the status of the Qingmu Sect would increase exponentially. After all, it''s a Nascent Soul Ancestor. Even within the Wuji Alliance, the Nascent Soul Ancestor held a crucial position. No matter which Nascent Soul power, they will strive to ally with, and not give up. "Haha, based on my aptitude, it was absolutely impossible to join a Nascent Soul Sect." "Who could''ve thought that without making any effort, my Sect itself became a Nascent Soul Sect." "Now I can swagger around this sea area. Who dares to bully an Inner Sect Disciple of a Nascent Soul Sect?" All the Qingmu Sect disciples were beside themselves with joy. Most of them were the misfits of this sea area ¡ª average people with average aptitude, desiring to join a Nascent Soul Sect. Chapter 408 - 266: Offering Herself, the Incomparably Beautiful Golden Core Maid_6 It''s like a daydreamer''s tale. Who would''ve thought that their sect master has ascended to Nascent Soul. Looking at the sect master''s lifespan, they should be able to survive at least a thousand years. That is to say, Qingmu Sect would exist for at least a millennium. "No way, if the Qingmu Sect''s sect master has advanced to the Nascent Soul, then what about our Danding Sect, and Immortal Mist Sect?" "We''re all one family, there''s no need to distinguish between us." "Exactly, even if she has truly reached Nascent Soul, Sect Master Lin is still Elder Zhou''s Dao companion." "Bloody hell, Elder Zhou is defying the heavens. Is it really the fate of having a flourishing wife? It seems that all the female cultivators following Elder Zhou are advancing one by one, this is truly inconceivable." "Isn''t it? Initially, the chance of Sect Master Lin advancing to the Nascent Soul was slim, but after following Elder Zhou, her cultivation has skyrocketed, and now she has even advanced to the Nascent Soul." "If that''s the case, doesn''t it mean that even Sect Masters Shen and Leng have a chance to ascend to Nascent Soul? By then, our Immortal Mist City will have three Nascent Soul female cultivators, and we can strut around." The many cultivators of Immortal Mist City were discussing intensely, utterly shocked. They knew that from today on, the sky of the Tri-Star Island Group would be forever changed. It''s not just the cultivators of the three sects who were shocked, of course. Pretty much all loose cultivators within Immortal Mist City felt even more astounded, this was simply unbelievable. "No way, has Immortal Mist City really produced a Nascent Soul Ancestor?!" "This is simply too exaggerated. So from now on, Immortal Mist City has become a Nascent Soul force." "There are only twenty or thirty Nascent Souls in the entire Wuji Alliance. Each Nascent Soul is the overlord of a sea area, ruling over tens of millions of kilometers of sea area." "Moreover, Sect Master Lin is not simply an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator. She personally took action and killed the Fire Cloud Ancestor and Master Fei Lian. This is not something an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator can compare to." "From now on, Immortal Mist City will probably be as secure as a rock, no one dares to provoke it." The loose cultivators all started discussing. Especially those cultivators with ulterior motives, their faces drastically changed. Truth be told, they have had evil thoughts about Immortal Mist City, they even plotted to gather accomplices to rob Immortal Mist City. After all, Immortal Mist City is too affluent. The amount of spirit stone earned annually is truly staggering, enough to make any Golden Core cultivator envious. Now that they see this, they are glad they didn''t act. If a Nascent Soul cultivator were to find out about it, their deaths would be certain. A single Nascent Soul can suppress this sea area for a thousand years. This is nothing short of a living legend. After this battle, no force would dare to covet the Immortal Mist City. Each of them has now dropped their petty schemes. ... At this moment, at Immortal Mist Peak. People like Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Ji Bingyu also witnessed this scene, and they were all very shocked. They had never expected that the two Nascent Soul cultivators would be dealt with so easily. It was truly unimaginable. "My dear, is this the power of a fourth-stage array? It''s so strong." Xia Jingyan''s eyes showed a hint of excitement. As a formation master, of course, she understood how terrifying a fourth-stage array can be. This is considered the highest level of array in the Canglan Sea area at this time. Any formation master who masters the fourth-stage array, their strength and status are comparable to a Nascent Soul Ancestor. But she has never seen the formidable power of the fourth-stage array in person. Now seeing it, she was absolutely enlightened. Indeed, becoming a formation master has unlimited prospects and allows one to challenge cultivators beyond their own level. "That''s right, this is the fourth-stage top-grade array Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array." "This is a dual barrier array that combines the defensive array and the killing array, with infinite power." "It could be said that if this formation''s power is fully utilized, it''s no less than any large cultivators at the Nascent Soul Late Stage." "With this array, we can sleep soundly." Zhou Sui said in admiration. This was his first test of this fourth-stage top-grade array, and its power was indeed as he had anticipated. Using only a fraction of its power, it killed two Nascent Soul cultivators. This was enough to show how extraordinary this Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array was. Of course, the key was also the help of Array Heart Gu. If only a Golden Core cultivator manipulated the array, this power would not be possible. But with the Array Heart Gu, it was equivalent to breeding a Formation Spirit in this fourth-stage array. With the power of the Formation Spirit, the full power of this array could be exerted. "No wonder my dear wanted to construct this fourth-stage array." "And we didn''t waste all those resources." "Now as you see, it''s all worth it." "With this top-grade fourth-stage array, even if all the cultivators of Heisha Palace were to converge on us, they would not be able to harm us." Shen Biqian was overjoyed. She felt that they finally established footholds in the Canglan Sea. This formation will guarantee the foundation of the Immortal Mist City for thousands of years. It can be described as a foundation that lasts forever. "Thank you, Young Master Zhou." The four golden core maids, Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao, expressed their gratitude with their beautiful eyes. They couldn''t believe that the man in front of them was actually capable of killing two Nascent Soul cultivators from the Heisha Palace. Strength of such magnitude was absolutely terrifying. Even though Zhou Sui is not yet a Nascent Soul cultivator. But with his proficiency as a fourth stage Array Master, his status is no less than that of a Nascent Soul cultivator. Once word of this gets out, he will definitely become a key figure in the Wuji Alliance. The Island Master certainly has an eye for talent. Fortunately, they had their eyes on the right man before Zhou Sui had advanced to the Nascent Soul realm. If they had waited for him to ascend to the Nascent Soul Realm before making their move, it wouldn''t have been so easy to gain his attention. The way they looked at Zhou Sui immediately turned tender. Women in the world of cultivation naturally admire the strong. Although they already had a positive impression of Zhou Sui, his life-saving grace made them even more moved. "You don''t have to be so polite, it was just a gesture of goodwill," "Since you''ve joined the Immortal Mist City and are now my maids, you''re considered as family." "Unless someone dares to step over my dead body, they wouldn''t dare to bully you." Zhou Sui replied righteously. "Hmm." The words spoken by Zhou Sui increased the affection of Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao. They were so touched that they could hardly speak. But after exchanging glances with each other, they seemed to have made a significant decision. ... In the middle of the night, Zhou Sui was practicing cultivation in a quiet room, seated cross-legged on the floor. The immense nature''s spiritual energy from around him surged into his body, constantly boosting his Golden Core cultivation power. He seemed to be getting closer and closer to the late Golden Core stage. Perhaps it would take about ten years for him to break through to the late Golden Core stage. This speed of cultivation was relatively fast. Even a Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator may not have such a quick cultivation efficiency. Knock, knock, knock!!! sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, someone knocked on the door of the room. "Come in." Zhou Sui opened his eyes, waved his hand to open the door. Then, Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao walked in. Each of them was dressed in a black gauze dress, exposing their long legs and curvy figures, which were irresistible. Without a doubt, these quadruplet sisters were indeed born beauties. At a glance, they were lovely and tender. "What can I do for you?" Zhou Sui asked. "Young Master Zhou, we want to thank you for saving my sister Chuntao''s life." "As we sisters have nothing we could offer you in return, all we could do is to offer ourselves." "Perhaps, we could help Young Master Zhou to break through his cultivation with our Yin force." "We hope Young Master Zhou may not detest our homely modesty." Xiatao was looking tenderly at Zhou Sui, having obviously made up her mind. This was a decision made by all four sisters. Regardless, they had already been given to the man in front of them by the Island Master. Making such a decision was only a matter of time. Better sooner than later. So for this reason, in order to solidify their relationship, they didn''t care about much else. "You girls really don''t have to do this." Zhou Sui blinked, still trying to act like a gentleman. "Young Master Zhou, stop talking." "Have me." Before he could say anything more, the doors of room were closed by the four sisters. Soon, ''worship of week ceremony'' began in the quiet room. Chapter 409 - 267: Advancing to the Late Golden Core, Great Increase in Cultivation_1 Early the next day, in his quiet chamber. "You have attained the massive Yuanyin energy from your dao companion, elevating your cultivation to the realm of the Late Golden Core." "You have gained a portion of the cultivation experience from the Golden Core Realm." "Your Spiritual Root has been enhanced at some level." "Having felt an immense amount of love, the Obsession Gu is quite pleased, its power also has been moderately enhanced." "The Obsession Gu''s rank has increased, advancing to the realm of a Third Class High Grade Insect. Likewise, your charm has also increased." At that moment, Zhou Sui opened his eyes. He could feel an enormous amount of Golden Core Cultivation Power filling up his body, flowing like a river through his veins and every acupoint. Compared to the previous night, the amount of Golden Core Cultivation Power in his body had more than doubled. Undoubtedly, his cultivation had indeed made a huge breakthrough, advancing to the realm of the Late Golden Core. Even the size of the Golden Core inside his body had become twice as large as before. This Golden Core released a golden light, as bright and magnificent as the sun. He felt flooded with enormous power, as though a gentle punch could cause a terrifying amount of destruction. Obviously, this promotion didn''t just enhance his internal Cultivation Power. His physical constitution had also been greatly refined by the immense Golden Core Cultivation Power, making his body even stronger. It wouldn''t take long for the next evolution of his Dragon Elephant Bloodline to take place. "So, I''ve already advanced to the Late Golden Core?" "Sure enough, I needed the help of my dao companion." "A good dao companion can save dozens of years of hard cultivation. There are many benefits." Zhou Sui blinked, he couldn''t use any words to describe his current mood. You could say that it was simply exhilarating. Originally, he would have to cultivate hard for at least ten years, just for the possibility of breaking through to the Late Golden Core Realm. Maybe even longer. After all, he might be stuck at this bottleneck for a long time, unable to break through. But now, after receiving this pure Yuanyin energy, this massive energy had instantly broken through the bottleneck of the Middle Golden Core stage, as naturally as water flowing into a canal. This Yuanyin energy could be compared with a Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine, or even a Ten-thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicine. It had undoubtedly saved him countless years of hard cultivation, promoting him to the Late Golden Core stage all at once. And this pure Yin energy has not been completely absorbed yet. If it were to be completely absorbed, his internal Cultivation Power would undoubtedly advance even further. It''s fair to say that as long as he continues to cultivate step by step, he will quickly advance to the Golden Core Completion Realm. By that time, he can form his Nascent Soul. "Not bad, there are no impurities in the Golden Core Cultivation Power inside me; it''s still incredibly pure." "As expected of a female cultivator in the Golden Core stage, their internal Cultivation Power is really pure." "If I had gotten this earlier, I might have advanced to the Late Golden Core stage sooner." sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui circulated his Insect God Sutra. Strands of Golden Core Cultivation Power flowed through his meridians. Every time his cultivating power circulated for a full circle, his internal energy became stronger, and his strength steeply increased. He felt slightly regretful, as his progress was still a little slow. If his progress had been faster, he wouldn''t have had to cultivate this hard, this long. But such things can''t be rushed. Just like cooking, haste leads to waste; if it proceeds too quickly, it could lead to a less tasteful dish. It is the same principle. Even if one is infected with Obsession Gu, they still need to wait until the degree of fondness is raised to one hundred percent before one can truly benefit. Otherwise, there will be more or fewer defects. Only when things proceed naturally like this, can the benefits be maximized. He has been through this before, so naturally he wouldn''t be in such a hurry. Moreover, it''s not too late to breakthrough now. Compared to other Golden Core cultivators, his speed has undoubtedly increased manifold. "Not only my Cultivation Power, but even my Divine Sense has been enhanced more than twice over." Zhou Sui''s thought moved, sensing the increase in his Divine Sense. His Divine Sense expanded unstoppably, covering the surrounding mountains. Previously, his Divine Sense could only cover an area of just two to three hundred miles, but now, it had instantly extended to eight hundred miles. This was a truly astonishing range for his Divine Sense. The range was comparable to that of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. If his Heart Eye power was added, his sense could cover a distance of eight thousand miles. Such data was truly terrifying. Clearly, after advancing to the Late Golden Core, his cultivation and combat power have undergone a qualitative leap. "Right, Let''s check the data on the virtual panel." With that thought, Zhou Sui immediately opened his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Late Golden Core (Progress: 1%), Lifespan: 85 (8000 years old)]. [Aptitude: Fourth-grade Spiritual Root (40%)] [Swordsmanship: Third stage, Middle Grade, (95%)] [Rune: Third stage, Middle Grade (40%)] [Seventh-Order formation: Fourth stage, High Grade (99%)] [Pill Master: Third stage, High Grade (40%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Grandmaster (10%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (80%)] [Illusory Demon Heart Method: Demon Seed, Summon Demon] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart Eye Perception, Heart Eye Linguistics] [Soul-dispersing Stinger: Great Achievement, Fireball Technique: Grandmaster, Wind Blade Art: Grandmaster, Golden Light skill: Grandmaster, Ice Frost skill: Grandmaster, Spring Wind Rain skill: Grandmaster, Lightning Summoning skill: Grandmaster...] [Obsession Gu: Fourth stage, High Grade, Clone Gu: Third stage, High Grade, Wine Bug: Third stage, High Grade, Gold Eating Bug: Third stage, High Grade, Book Worm: Third stage, High Grade, Dream Soul Gu: Fourth stage, Lower Grade, Dragon Elephant Gu: Third stage, High Grade, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Third stage, High Grade, Teleportation Insect: Third stage, High Grade, Array Heart Gu: Fourth stage, High Grade, Object-searching Gu: Third stage, High Grade, Robbery Thunder Worm: Third stage, High Grade.] Chapter 410 - 267: Advancing to the Late Golden Core, Great Increase in Cultivation_2 "Indeed, my lifespan has also been extended." Zhou Sui touched his chin, feeling very satisfied instantaneously. Clearly, advancing to the late Golden Core phase, he had also broken through his own lifespan limit. This pushed his lifespan to eight thousand years. A lifespan like this was something not even God Transformation cultivators could possess. If he were to stay in the human world, who knows how many dynasties he could witness. In a sense, he was the living fossil of the Cultivation World, even representing the history of it. The benefits that come with a long life are simply imaginable. He felt a boundless vitality within himself. Although he may seem to be eighty-five years old in the mundane world, the age of an old man. But compared to his eight thousand years lifespan, he is actually just a child. A long life has just begun. "The power of all major Gu Insects has also increased." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. The twelve Gu Insects on his body had also been enhanced as his cultivation increased. They all ascended a class, breaking into the realm of Third Class, High Grade, and their strength had undergone earth-shaking changes. However, the greatest enhancement in strength is the Dream Soul Gu, which has reached the realm of the fourth stage lower class. Such power is comparable to early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. "What kind of power does the fourth class, lower grade Dream Soul Gu possess?" Thinking of this, Zhou Sui was extremely curious. He calmed his mind and immediately communicated with the Dream Soul Gu. At this moment, the Dream Soul Gu''s body underwent drastic changes. Its body revealed a transparent shape with seven colours illuminated inside. In the depths, there seemed to be colourful Dream Bubbles emerging. It was as if its body itself was a convergence of countless dream realms, a massive Dream World in itself. Its body was pervaded with bursts of dreamy aura, as if existing between reality and fantasy. Boom~~ A huge message instantly passed from the Dream Soul Gu to the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. At this moment, he instantly understood the tremendous power of the Dream Soul Gu after advancing to the fourth-class lower grade. "Dream Realm." "It has actually manifested the power of the Dream Realm." Zhou Sui''s eyes widened, his heart set off a storm. Even though he already knew that the upgrade of Dream Soul Gu to the fourth stage was no simple matter, and was vastly different from before, he still did not expect the power of Dream Soul Gu to evolve from Dream Region to the power of the Dream Realm. Frankly speaking, the power of the Dream Region is just a realm of a dream sequence. Essentially, it''s just an illusion technique with a wider coverage. If the opponent is proficient in Pupil Skills, or has superior Soul Power, they could see through the Dream Region. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Easily escaping from the Dream Region. In previous battles with enemies, he felt a slight weakness in Dream Soul Gu''s power. It seemed as if, to enemies proficient in illusion technique, Dream Soul Gu''s strength was beginning to fall just a bit short. But now, after ascending to the fourth stage, lower grade, Dream Soul Gu''s power underwent earth-shattering changes, giving birth to the power of the Dream Realm. The so-called Dream Realm, is essentially forming a Dream World. This power is more than a hundred times stronger than the power of the Dream Region. If one is within the Dream Region, using Pupil Skills, they can see through illusions. But if one is trapped in the Dream Realm, even if they use Pupil Skills and see through the illusions, they cannot break free. Unless the opponent''s Soul Power is strong enough to surpass the master of the Dream Realm. Otherwise, they could only be eternally imprisoned in the Dream Realm. This is the fearfulness of the power of the Dream Realm. Compared to before, the increase in strength was simply too great. "The power of the Dream Realm is somewhat similar to a portable fourth order formation." "Once released, it can trap the enemy within this domain." "Unless they destroy the Dream Realm, they wouldn''t be able to break free." "Even if they cannot see through the illusion of the Dream Realm, they will eternally sink." "Is this the strength of the fourth-class Dream Soul Gu? It''s incredibly strong." Zhou Sui was in awe. No wonder this was a Heavenly Earthly Strange Insect born within the dreamland. The power it commanded was far from simple as imagined. With the increase in cultivation, its peculiarities gradually emerged. This power alone enables the Dream Soul Gu to face off against early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Of course, besides the Dream Soul Gu, other Gu Insects had also received varying degrees of enhancements. However, since none of them had broken through to the fourth stage, none of them had the same qualitative evolution in strength as the Dream Soul Gu. But this is still pretty good, as it can enhance his combat power to a certain extent. At this point, the four sisters of Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao finally woke up. They slowly opened their eyes, realizing their current states, their faces immediately turned red. Thinking back to the events that took place last night, they were so shy they could not utter a word. To be honest, they didn''t expect they had the nerve. However, this was the accumulation of many years. In essence, they had a certain degree of affection for this man. Moreover, after undergoing a life or death crisis this time, it forced them to make this major decision. But looking at the result, all of it was worth it. "This!" The four sisters, Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao immediately sensed the abundant mana within themselves, evidently this cultivation session had been beneficial not just to Zhou Sui. Chapter 411 - 267: Advancing to the Late Golden Core, Great Increase in Cultivation_3 The benefits they received were in no way inferior to Zhou Sui''s. Their bodies were filled with the immense power of Golden Core Cultivation. An extremely pure Pure Yang energy seeped deep into their bodies. This made their Mana undergo a thorough refinement. Originally, in order to rapidly increase their Mana, they had consumed a large number of pills, which resulted in a lot of unprocessed toxins their bodies. This was an unavoidable consequence that every Golden Core Cultivator had to face. But now, after obtaining the immense Pure Yang energy from Zhou Sui, their Mana was purified, and many impurities were expelled from their bodies. Such an effect was as beneficial as obtaining a Nascent Soul Spiritual Medicine. They felt as though they were drawing ever closer to reaching the Nascent Soul stage. This cultivation session alone has already increased their probability of achieving Nascent Soul by at least 10%, an incredible rate of advancement. Countless Golden Core Cultivators have depleted their wealth in order to increase their chances of reaching the Nascent Soul stage. Now, just by one meditation session, they achieved such astonishing results. It was an unexpected delight. Moreover, the benefits did not stop there. A mysterious energy seemed to have spread throughout their bodies, further refining their very cells. As a result, their bodies had become much stronger, and their overall physical conditions had notably improved. "Are you awake?" At this time Zhou Sui noticed that Chuntao and others had already woken from their deep sleep. Looking at these four beauties, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction welling up in his heart. Even though they were not as beautiful as Ji Bingyu and the others, what made them special was the fact they were quadruplet sisters. Having four such beauties was simply unbelievable. "Young Master Zhou." The faces of Chuntao and the others blushed, they were almost at a loss for words. "You still call me Young Master Zhou?" "Since we have already performed the ceremonies of Zhou, there should be no distinction between us." "From now on, you are my dao companions, not servant girls." Zhou Sui bluntly said. What?! Upon hearing this, Chuntao and the others were overjoyed. Originally, according to their status, they only expected to become his servant girls. The thought of becoming wives or concubines was a foolish dream. They did not expect Zhou Sui to give them such an identity. Each of them gazed at Zhou Sui with deep affection and their love for him grew even stronger. "Young Master Zhou, our status is so humble¡­" Chuntao still abashed and hesitant, said. After all, they had always been just servant girls. Even if they had now become Golden Core Cultivators, it was due to the grace of the Island Master. If it hadn''t been for the Island Master, they would have died ages ago. "That''s great." "Because my status is quite humble too." "Just a Loose Cultivator. Both my parents were Qi Cultivators and led short lives." "It''s just that various opportunities happened to coincide, which led me to ascend to Golden Core." "That means we''re a perfect match, doesn''t it?" Zhou Sui spoke affectionately, with a gentle tone. What?! Upon hearing this, Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao felt a surge of warmth in their hearts. This man was simply breaking all the rules: he was not just handsome, but he was also so tender. No wonder so many wives and concubines insisted on marrying him. He was just too adept at sweet talk. An hour later. Zhou Sui and the four servant girls, Chuntao, emerged from the meditation chamber. By this time, Leng Yuexi and the others had apparently been waiting a long time. "Congratulations, Master. You''ve finally advanced to the Late Golden Core stage." Upon sensing the aura around Zhou Sui, Leng Yuexi immediately spoke with joy. "Oh, did you all already know about the actions of Chuntao and the others?" Zhou Sui blinked his eyes. It seemed like his dao companions were well aware of what had been going on. "Of course we knew already." "Sister Chuntao and the others wanted to use their Yin Force to help you break through to the Late Golden Core stage." "This is a great thing for you. How could we have possibly refused?" "So we created an opportunity for you to cultivate with them." "Looking at it now, the results are indeed remarkable." Shen Biqian said matter-of-factly. Not only did they not oppose it, they actually supported it. Because this would help Zhou Sui breakthrough to the Late Golden Core stage, which was a huge opportunity. It was simply impossible to refuse. Countless Golden Core Cultivators have consumed a great deal of effort to break through to the Late Golden Core Stage. Now there was such an opportunity for breakthrough, it was not possible to willingly forsake it. They should not forsake it. "This!" Although Zhou Sui had spent nearly a hundred years in this world, he was still a bit unaccustomed to the world values and culture. Apparently, in this world, cultivation was the most significant aspect. The pursuit of a higher realm, more longevity, was an absolute priority. Anything done in service of that was considered perfectly reasonable. This was the mindset of Cultivators who had chosen the path of cultivation. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, from the beginning, the values of these eternal cultivators differed greatly from ordinary people. It was just giving up some of their Yin Force. It wasn''t such a difficult decision. "Once you''ve advanced to the Late Golden Core phase, I''m afraid it won''t be long before you can try cultivating a Nascent Soul." "You may even achieve your Nascent Soul faster than me." Leng Yuexi spoke somewhat helplessly. Her cultivation stage was still at the mid-Golden Core stage and it would be impossible for her to break through in a short amount of time. You must know that when she first met her husband, she was in the latter stages of Foundation Establishment while he was just at the Qi Cultivation Stage, there was quite a gap in their cultivation. Chapter 412 - 267: Advancing to the Late Golden Core, Great Increase in Cultivation_4 But now, barely a few decades had passed, and her husband Zhou Sui had surpassed her, becoming a late Golden Core cultivator. His pace of cultivation progression was just too fast. One could only say that her husband truly was an extraordinary genius. "Yes, if Zhou Sui succeeded in forming his Nascent Soul, that would mean our Tri-Star Island Group truly is as unshakeable as a mountain." "Even if Nascent Souls of Heisha Palace or even the Sea Clan launch an all-powerful attack, they won''t be able to do anything to us." Lin Yazhu lamented. Truth be told, that was a significant reason she hoped her husband would quickly improve his cultivation. Owing to the appearance of the Divinity Transformation legacy, this sea area was destined to become increasingly dangerous and filled with ever more Nascent Souls. While she fortified this place with herself and the fourth-stage formation, regular Nascent Souls didn''t dare to invade it. But if her husband Zhou Sui advanced to the Nascent Soul realm, that would truly solidify our position. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, she was well aware of her strengths and weaknesses. Even if she advanced to the early-stage Nascent Soul, there wouldn''t be much of a difference from the regular Nascent Souls, maybe she would be a bit more powerful. But if her husband Zhou Sui, truly advanced to Nascent Soul, that would be enough to sweep away all enemies. He would be unmatched by regular Nascent Soul cultivators. Therefore, whenever there was a chance, she naturally had to help her husband break through as quickly as possible. Moreover, these four Golden Core women cultivators, wanting to repay their gratitude, volunteered. Even more reason not to refuse. "Yes, and with Chuntao and the others joining our Immortal Mist City." "The power of our Immortal Mist City will greatly increase." "When other cultivators see our strength, they would dare not act rashly." "Our position in the Tri-Star Island Group will also be further cemented." Ji Bingyu nodded in agreement. She felt that previously, people like Chuntao were not truly part of Immortal Mist City. It''s only after they become Zhou Sui''s wives that they can be counted as true family and everyone would trust them. Without a doubt, this was a great opportunity for them to officially join the Immortal Mist City. From a certain perspective, this could be considered a case of killing two birds with one stone. "Alright." Zhou Sui blinked his eyes. What else could he say? After all, if his Dao consort agreed with Chuntao and the others, then he could only accept it untroubled. For him, the advantages were numerous. He could only say that his Dao companion was really understanding. ...... A few days later. What transpired in the Tri-Star Island Group spread across the Wuji Alliance like a hurricane. Immediately, it became known to many Nascent Soul elders in the Wuji Alliance and caused great commotion. "What did you say?" "A Nascent Soul woman cultivator was born in the Tri-Star Island Group?" "And she even killed two Nascent Soul cultivators from Heisha Palace?!" Hearing these words, Daoist Unlimited, the Alliance Hierarch of Wuji Alliance was taken aback. He was originally plotting to eliminate the Sea Clan and had not expected such a major incident to occur. "Yes, this is the information sent back from the Tri-Star Island Group." "The people who died were Fei Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor, and their corpses were ground to dust." "The cultivator who advanced to Nascent Soul is Lin Yazhu, the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect who joined our Wuji Alliance a few decades ago." "She herself is a late Golden Core cultivator." "After these years, she might have encountered many opportunities, and as a result, has naturally advanced to Nascent Soul." A Golden Core manager quickly relayed the information he had. After all, word of this situation had already spread amongst everyone in the Tri-Star Island Group. "How is that possible?" "Not only does advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm require a Nascent Soul Pill, it also requires a Nascent Soul spiritual material, and a fourth stage Spirit Vein." "If she stayed in the Tri-Star Island Group, how could there possibly be a fourth stage Spirit Vein?" A Nascent Soul elder expressed his disbelief. This situation felt too sudden for him. "Well, it is said that the Tri-Star Island Group, contained a fourth stage Spirit Vein and a fourth stage formation." "Relying on that fourth stage formation, that Sect Master of Qingmu Sect was able to kill Fei Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor." The Golden Core manager continued speaking. "I see, so a new Nascent Soul was able to kill two established Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators because she drew upon the power of a formation? All the Nascent Soul elders nodded in understanding. If that was the case, it made complete sense." After all, defeating a Nascent Soul cultivator is relatively easy, but killing one is extremely difficult. Because at a critical moment, the opponent can separate from their Nascent Soul and flee in an instant. When that happens, it is impossible to catch them. Therefore, it is indeed very difficult to kill a Nascent Soul cultivator. "But setting up a fourth stage formation probably isn''t simple. It must have taken decades of effort. How did the Sect Master of the Qingmu Sect manage to do it?" A Nascent Soul elder wondered. If one truly wants to set up a fourth-stage formation, a grand ceremony is needed with the cooperation of many Array Masters. Only after about ten years could it possibly succeed. However, there were no signs of such activities before, which was indeed mind-boggling. "If my guess is correct, that fourth stage formation might be a relic left behind by the Tri-Star Island Group." "Don''t forget, there is a Divinity Transformation legacy near the Tri-Star Island Group." Daoist Unlimited hinted. As soon as he had said this, the eyes of the Nascent Soul cultivators present flashed with understanding. They weren''t fools and quickly grasped the meaning of Daoist Unlimited''s words. "I understand the meaning of the Alliance Hierarch." "The Qingmu Sect resides in the Tri-Star Island Group." Chapter 413 - 267: Advancing to Late Golden Core, Great Increase in Cultivation_5 "They unintentionally stumbled upon an ancient ruin." "This ancient ruin could possibly be what''s left of the Ku Rong Sect." "Within, there wasn''t just a Fourth Stage Spirit Vein, but also a Fourth Stage formation and even a Nascent Soul spiritual item." "The Sect Master of Qingmu Sect used this place to successfully form his Nascent Soul." A Nascent Soul cultivator apparently figured it out. He felt that he had successfully guessed the opportunity that the Sect Master of the Qingmu Sect, Lin Yazhu, had stumbled upon. If she had not found the ancient ruins at the Tri-Star Island Group and obtained resources to form the Nascent Soul, how could a mere foreign cultivator be promoted so smoothly to the Nascent Soul stage? "No way, this female cultivator is exceptionally lucky." "She randomly chose an island to live on and happened to discover an ancient ruin." "Honestly speaking, I think this guess is highly probable. The region around the Tri-Star Island Group is where the Divinity Transformation ruins are, but who can say that there''s only one ruin? Perhaps a lot of Ku Rong Sect''s ruins remain in those seas." "Damn it, I had also been to those seas before, why didn''t I find anything?" "That''s called good fortune. Those with great fortune tend to have things go smoothly for them. Clearly, the Sect Master of the Qingmu Sect is a person with great fortune, which is why he could form his Nascent Soul so easily." The Nascent Soul elders were filled with envy and jealousy. Normally, a foreign Golden Core cultivator forming a Nascent Soul would be near-impossible. The Golden Core Realm was usually the limit. To progress further, one needed to win the appreciation of the Nascent Soul elders, serve diligently, gain a substantial number of contribution points, and then he would have a chance to exchange them for a Nascent Soul Pill to advance to the Nascent Soul Realm. But now? Some cultivators didn''t need to do all these troublesome things at all. Just by relying on their own opportunities, they broke through many bottlenecks and successfully formed their Nascent Souls. The only explanation was that this Sect Master of the Qingmu Sect truly possessed great fortune. "Alliance Hierarch, what should we do now?" Someone looked at Daoist Unlimited, wanting to know his next move. "What else can we do? Since she''s a member of our Wuji Alliance, we naturally invite her to become an elder in our alliance." "To our Wuji Alliance, whoever cultivates to Nascent Soul means more fighting power for us." "Cultivators as powerful as she is, the more the better." Daoist Unlimited said calmly. He wasn''t envious of the so-called treasures of the ancient ruins. Because he was already a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, only one step away from the Divinity Transformation Realm. Items that could truly let him breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation Realm were all but a few. Most likely the only place he could find those items would be at the Divinity Transformation ruins. Ordinary ancient ruins probably wouldn''t be of much use to him, so he naturally wouldn''t harbor any desire for them. "Yes, Alliance Hierarch." Upon hearing that, the Nascent Soul elders nodded. They also had known Daoist Unlimited''s decision early on. The Wuji Alliance was essentially a Loose Practitioner Alliance, so the restrictions on its members were not very severe. Everyone only gathered to form a group to resist the other Nascent Soul forces. Therefore, they naturally held a friendly attitude towards this newly-minted Nascent Soul cultivator. After all, the Wuji Alliance had lost several Nascent Soul elders in their previous war with the Sea Clan. This was the perfect chance to make up for it. ... Not long after, this Nascent Soul conference came to an end. In the large conference room, only Daoist Unlimited and Master Peach Blossom were left. "I heard that you recently sent your servant girl to the Tri-Star Island Group. Is this true?" Daoist Unlimited looked at his daughter, Master Peach Blossom. "Father, when did you start to care about such trivial matters?" Master Peach Blossom raised an eyebrow. "This is no small matter." "But a matter concerning my daughter''s future." "Apparently, you sent your servant girl to be with a man." "And this man has even visited your Peach Blossom Island. Is this true?" Daoist Unlimited seemed very angry. Of course, when he heard about it, he almost had a heart attack. His daughter actually had a relationship with another man without his knowledge. He felt an initial sense of pain as if his daughter were being taken away by another man after all these years of raising her. At the thought of this, he was filled with anger. "Indeed it is." "But it doesn''t have much to do with you, does it, father?" Master Peach Blossom spoke solemnly. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "How is it not related?" "The man you like is just a Golden Core cultivator." "And he already has a cultivation partner." "How could you fall for such a man?" "I even heard that guy is just a pretty boy living off women''s money." "He managed to cultivate to the Golden Core Realm by currying favor with other Golden Core female cultivators." Daoist Unlimited gritted his teeth. He didn''t know what else to say. If the man his daughter liked was decent, he was willing to grit his teeth and accept it. But who would have thought that the man his daughter liked had a cultivation partner and even several others? He was already a married man and Daoist Unlimited found this rather unbearable. Why should his pure and innocent daughter be someone else''s concubine? This was simply unreasonable. The most infuriating part was that the man was just a pretty boy living on women''s money. Clearly, that pretty boy got close to his daughter with ulterior motives. "Father, you don''t understand him." "He''s not some pretty boy, but a true hero." "If it weren''t for him, I wouldn''t be alive now." Master Peach Blossom was very unhappy. She knew that her father must have personally investigated Zhou Sui. Otherwise, he couldn''t have known so much. But no one knew Zhou Sui''s genius better than she did. Looking at all the male cultivators in the Wuji Alliance, none of them could match him. What?! Hearing this, Daoist Unlimited was so angry he nearly vomited blood, his face turning green. What do you mean, I don''t understand him? Is this the sweet little daughter he used to know? She''s completely taken on the shape of that man. What kind of love potion did that despicable pretty boy feed his daughter? "Father, I''m warning you, don''t do anything to him." "Otherwise, I''ll get very angry and I''ll never speak to you again in this lifetime." Master Peach Blossom huffed, then turned and left. She didn''t want to discuss this issue with her father anymore. After all, there wouldn''t be any result. Chapter 414 - 268: The Fury of the Heisha Palace_1 "Damn." Watching his daughter, Master Peach Blossom, leaving, Daoist Unlimited felt increasingly sorrowful. It seemed to him that his beloved daughter was getting further away from him, but there was nothing he could do about it. Whoosh! At that moment, a man in black appeared in front of Daoist Unlimited, his aura seemingly merged with the emptiness around him as if it had completely vanished. It was Daoist Liufeng, who was at the core of Daoist Unlimited''s most trusted subordinates and the head of the most significant intelligence organization in the Wuji Alliance. He had reached the stage of Nascent Soul''s mid-term development. "What do you think of that lad you''ve investigated? Is he reliable?" Daoist Unlimited asked. Ever since he became aware of Zhou Sui''s presence, he immediately sent Daoist Liufeng to investigate everything about Zhou Sui. After all, this is the very man his daughter fancied; how could he not thoroughly investigate? "To be honest, this Zhou Sui is very mysterious." "Despite being accompanied by several companions, he is not frivolous." "He usually stays on Immortal Mist Peak, devoting himself to cultivation and rarely descends the mountain." "It is rumored that he comes from a Loose Cultivator background but managed to establish his foundation by courting the Sect Master of Immortal Mist Sect, Leng Yuexi." "Moreover, this man is extremely charming. Several female cultivators at the Golden Core stage willingly offer themselves to him." "Even the recently promoted Nascent Soul female cultivator, Lin Yazhu, is also his companion." "In other words, he is the real controller of Immortal Mist City." Daoist Liufeng announced in a deep voice and shared all kinds of information he had gathered. Frankly speaking, he was intrigued by Zhou Sui. This man seemed mysterious, as if he held big secrets. "This is just common knowledge." "Can anyone inquire about such things? Haven''t you tried to get closer to that lad and find more secretive news?" Daoist Unlimited was disgruntled. "I also wanted to approach Immortal Mist Peak." "But when I got close, I had an ominous feeling." "It seemed like if I entered, it would be the end, so I decided to give up." Daoist Liufeng helpless explained. He too wanted to probe deeper into Immortal Mist Peak. But he realized he had underestimated this place. His Divination skill, which he had been cultivating, could predict fortune and danger. This skill alerts him whenever he faces a life-and-death situation. With this skill, he had managed to escape countless crises. But as he approached Immortal Mist Peak, it gave him a chilling feeling, as if a disaster was imminent. So, he decisively escaped and dared not to get close again. "What do you mean?" "Are you saying that even you cannot handle Immortal Mist Peak?" Daoist Unlimited was taken aback and found it hard to believe. He knew Daoist Liufeng''s abilities very well. If he wanted to escape, even Daoist Unlimited himself wouldn''t be able to stop him. However, now this fellow was afraid of approaching Immortal Mist Peak. It was truly beyond comprehension. "That''s right, at first, I was puzzled as to why I was having such a feeling." "But when I learned about the deaths of the old Fliying Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor, I finally understood." "That sea area was set up with a top-class Fourth stage formation, with immense power." "If I set off Immortal Mist Peak''s cultivators, I will be completely stuck there." "Even if I''m proficient in the Escape Technique, it would be of no use." Daoist Liufeng shared his speculation. "A top-class Fourth stage formation? Does the Immortal Mist Sect have such profound resources?" "Or have they stumbled upon an ancient relic and mastered that Fourth stage formation?" Daoist Unlimited could hardly believe it. Because a top-class Fourth stage formation was the most potent formation in the current Canglan Sea area. Even the formations protecting the headquarters of the five major Nascent Soul forces were also only top-class Fourth stage. With this top-class Fourth stage formation, it was enough to resist a large army and ensure that the inheritance could continue for tens of thousands of years with no worries. One could imagine how extraordinary this formation was. Even him wouldn''t dare to break into it. Just a moment of carelessness could mean death. "It''s unclear, but what I can confirm is that they''ve taken complete control of the fourth stage formation." "And the Array Master controlling the fourth stage formation is none other than Zhou Sui." "His Formation Cultivation Level is impressive, perhaps already reaching the level of a fourth stage Array Master." "The previous deaths of Fei Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor may have been down to this man''s support." Daoist Liufeng spoke in a solemn voice. "So it seems, this fellow is indeed not as simple as we imagined." "No wonder he''s won the favor of so many female cultivators, even having them actively pursuing him." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Daoist Unlimited raised his eyebrows slightly, his recognition of Zhou Sui slightly increased. Such is the reality of the Cultivation World. Those with strength will always earn respect. If one possesses the cultivation level of a fourth stage Array Master, one''s status and power would be on par with that of a Nascent Soul Ancestor." "Alliance Hierarch, I think it is best if you stay out of this matter." "Your daughter is now over five hundred years old. Who she has taken a liking to is up to her to determine." Daoist Liufeng said helplessly. "Shut up! No matter if she''s over five hundred years old or one thousand years old, she''s still my daughter." "But let''s put it aside for now, let''s deal with those Sea Clan cultivators first." "After dealing with the Sea Clan Nascent Soul cultivators, then we can have a talk with that young man." Daoist Unlimited spoke through gritted teeth. ...... At this moment, in the Heisha Palace. Many Nascent Soul Ancestors gathered together, their faces solemn. "Damn it, the two useless Fei Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor were actually slaughtered by a newly advanced female Nascent Soul from the Wuji Alliance. They''d bragged about their military prowess in front of me." The Palace Master of Heisha Palace cursed loudly, clearly angry. Up until now, four Nascent Souls from the Heisha Palace had died. Even for a Nascent Soul Sect like theirs, this was a heavy loss that would create a huge power vacuum. It would take a considerable amount of time to recover. "Palace Master, what should we do now? Should we take revenge on the Wuji Alliance?" A Nascent Soul Ancestor asked. "Revenge? Is it the time to take revenge on the Wuji Alliance?" "The ruins of the ancient Ku Rong Sect have appeared. It''s a great opportunity for us." "In such ancient ruins, there are bound to be countless treasures." "There might even be Spiritual Medicines that can aid us in advancing to the Divinity Transformation." "Engaging the Wuji Alliance in battle now will only benefit other sects." "Even if we were successful in taking revenge on the Wuji Alliance, we wouldn''t gain much additional benefit. It will merely be an act of venting." "There is absolutely no sense in that." Heisha Palace''s Palace Master was brutally candid. He was never the type to let his anger cloud his judgment. He knew very well the difference between what is important and what isn''t. Even though they had lost four Nascent Soul elders, he was ready to let go for the sake of a greater good. Nothing was of greater importance than the ruins of the Ku Rong Sect at this point. "You''re right! If our Heisha Palace can obtain a Divinity Transformation Spiritual Medicine in the ruins, and our Heisha Palace gives birth to one Divinity Transformation cultivator, we could immediately sweep across the entire Canglan Sea." "By then, not to mention annihilating the Wuji Alliance, even unifying the whole Canglan Sea wouldn''t pose much of a problem." "Our main goal now is still those ruins." The many elders of the Nascent Soul stage from Heisha Palace began to chit-chat. All had an excited expression on their faces. For them also, this was an unprecedented opportunity. So no matter what, they would absolutely not miss it. As cultivators of the demonic path, who were naturally cold-blooded, they felt nothing for the death of Fire Cloud Ancestor and the others. If they truly wanted to take revenge on the Wuji Alliance, it''s merely an excuse for starting a war. Right now, the gains wouldn''t make up for the loss so they don''t want to seek revenge any longer. Chapter 415 - 269: Advanced Nascent Soul Body Cultivation, Dragon Elephant Heart_1 A dozen or so days later. A flying boat flew over from Wuji Island; in it were Kong Qing Old Ancestor, Elder Yun Hua, and Shangguan Old Ancestor¡ªthree Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. They had received orders from the Wuji Alliance and had arrived to discuss with Lin Yazhu about joining the Alliance. In not much time, under the guidance of disciples from the three sects, a group arrived at the main hall of Immortal Mist Peak. The moment they arrived, they sensed the incredibly dense nature''s spiritual energy encompassing the entirety of Immortal Mist Peak. The density of spiritual energy here was no less than that of Wuji Island. "This place actually possesses a fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "And this is not just an ordinary fourth-stage Spirit Vein, but a top-quality fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "What unbelievable luck the Sect Master of Qingmu Sect possesses. This random island she found actually contains a top-quality fourth-stage Spirit Vein, it''s simply heaven-defying." "Hehe, it''s not merely a fourth-stage Spirit Vein but they also control a fourth-stage Seventh-Order formation. With this formation, the Tri-Star Island Group is as secure as a mountain, and no one dares to invade this sea area. It''s a foundation that could last for all eternity." Kong Qing Old Ancestor, Elder Yun Hua, and Shangguan Old Ancestor, the three Nascent Soul cultivators were communicating through Divine Consciousness Transmission. They were filled with envy and resentment; they hadn''t expected that a mere foreign woman cultivator would come to possess such a blessed land. Even they, who had long been established as Nascent Soul cultivators, only occupy one mountain on Wuji Island, thus only enjoying the benefits from the top-quality fourth-stage Spirit Vein. Wanting to monopolize a fourth-stage top-quality Spirit Vein was almost impossible. They lack both the opportunity and ability to do so. But now, Lin Yazhu has accomplished what they could only dream about. You can imagine their intense feelings of jealousy at this moment. Of course, as cunning old foxes, they would naturally not reveal such jealousy. "Friends Kong Qing, Yun Hua, and Shangguan," "Your visit to our Tri-Star Island Group truly brightens our sea region." At this time, Lin Yazhu also came out, accompanied by Zhou Sui. The other Daoists naturally didn''t quite fit this scene and didn''t need to show up. Looking at the three Nascent Soul Ancestors, she was somewhat emotional internally. Several decades ago, if she had encountered these three Nascent Soul Ancestors, she would probably have been trembling in fear and would only refer to them as seniors. But now, almost in the blink of an eye, she was on equal footing with these centuries-old creatures. Times have certainly changed; the world had undergone rapid transformations. "Congratulations, Daoist Lin, on advancing to the Nascent Soul stage." "It is said that Daoist Lin is only a little over three hundred years old. Truly a promising talent." "Perhaps in the future, you''ll have the opportunity to advance to the Divinity Transformation stage, thus ascending." Kong Qing Old Ancestor complimented. His manner was humble, as for someone like him who has lived for hundreds of years, he naturally wouldn''t risk offending any fellow Nascent Soul cultivator. Making one more friend is better than making one more enemy. Such behavior is only demonstrated by hot-headed youths. "Daoist Kong Qing, your praise is undeserved." "Who knows when I''ll be able to advance to the Divinity Transformation stage." "The stage of the Nascent Soul cultivator is too difficult. I would be perfectly content if I could advance to the Nascent Soul late stage." Lin Yazhu sighed. She increasingly felt the difficulty of Nascent Soul cultivation, it simply wasn''t on the same level as the Golden Core Realm. If it hadn''t been for the assistance of the fourth-stage Treasure Pill, even if she cultivated rigorously for decades, she wouldn''t be able to significantly increase her Nascent Soul mana. No wonder Nascent Soul Ancestors are often in seclusion for decades or even hundreds of years. They were left with no choice. "In that case, would Daoist Lin be interested in exploring with us?" "To explore the now-emerged Divinity Transformation relic." "It is rumored to be a relic belonging to ancient Ku Rong Sect, which might still contain a large number of fourth-stage Treasure Pills, thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicine, Ten-thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicine and so on. As long as we can get some of it, it would be enough to compensate for our hundreds of years of bitter cultivation." Elder Yun Hua invited her generously, hoping to invite Lin Yazhu to join the exploration of the Ku Rong Sect relics. Frankly speaking, his intention to invite Lin Yazhu was based on the fact that she had just advanced to the early stage of Nascent Soul. Compared to them, who are long-established Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, she was exceptionally far behind. The fact she got rid of Flying Lian Ancestor and Fire Cloud Ancestor was due to the might of the fourth-stage formation only. Once she leaves this sea area, she will be back to her original state. Therefore, he was not worried about her trying to seize the limelight. "Explore the Divinity Transformation relic?" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Right now, our Wuji Alliance is facing the threat of the Sea Clan cultivators. If we don''t resolve the issue of the Sea Clan cultivators, how can we explore the Divinity Transformation relic in peace?" Lin Yazhu asked. "Haha, Daoist Lin, rest assured on this point." "This time, Xuanbao Tower, Tianjian Sect, Piaomiao Palace, Sunset Sect, even the Sky Demon Sect, and other Nascent Soul sects have joined hands to help our Wuji Alliance fight against the Sea Clan cultivators." "Those Sea Clan cultivators were arrogant and reckless before; they were just taking advantage of the internal conflicts of our Human Clan." "Now that the Divinity Transformation relic exists, various Human Clan Nascent Soul forces are starting to unite." "The insignificant Sea Clan is not worth mentioning, they will soon be dealt with by us." Shangguan''s Old Ancestor declared arrogantly. He was not belittling those Sea Clan cultivators because facts spoke for themselves. The Sea Clan had been in decline for tens of thousands of years. During this period, the Human Clan had been in its heyday, continuously producing Nascent Soul cultivators, and acquiring vast amounts of resources. Chapter 416 - 269: Advanced Nascent Soul Body Cultivation, Dragon Elephant Heart_2 Therefore, when considering the overall strength, the Sea Clan could never match up to the Human Clan. The Sea Clan can only survive by hiding in the deep sea and relying on the geographical advantages it offers. If the major Nascent Soul powers within the Human Clan weren''t harboring ill intentions towards one another, the Sea Clan would have been eliminated long ago. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It wouldn''t be their turn to be so rampant. The relationship between the Human Clan and Sea Clan is quite similar to that of the Central Dynasty and the nomads during Zhou Sui''s previous life. When the Central Dynasty was thriving, the nomads would hide away deep in the plains. They would escape the pursual of the Central Dynasty''s armies by utilizing the boundless plains. However, once the Central Dynasty had maintained peace for several hundred years, and the local areas had been quiet for some time, with their military greatly decayed, those nomadic soldiers would gradually recover their vitality and start raiding, pillaging, and invading the borderlands once more. This cycle would repeat itself. The current situation followed the same logic. The Sea Clan, taking advantage of the Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators they had given birth to and believing their strength had greatly increased, intended to raid, plunder, and seize territory. Little did they know that the Human Clan''s depth was beyond their comprehension. "So, the calamity brought by the Sea Clan will soon be settled." Lin Yazhu had a thought. If this is truly the case, this can be a blessing in disguise. At least the Tri-Star Island Group will be completely safe. Of course, lacking the refugees from the northern seas... The growth of Immortal Mist City may slow down. But compared with safety, this is nothing. "Thank you, friends, for informing us. Do we need to partake in this battle?" Lin Yazhu asked curiously. Now that she had disclosed her cultivation levels, she would naturally attract the attention of the numerous Nascent Souls within the Wuji Alliance, and may be forced to participate in the operation to exterminate the Sea-clan cultivators. Honestly, after being influenced by Zhou Sui''s several teachings, she didn''t want to participate in such a dangerous operation. Even with considerable gains on offer, she didn''t want to get involved. After all, who knows what accidents might occur? If she were not careful, she might perish on the battlefield, which would be a loss greater than the gain. After all, she had just advanced to the Nascent Soul stage. "No, not at all." "In fact, those who will truly determine the outcome of this war aren''t Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators like us." "It''s those powerful Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators." "One Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator is equal to a dozen or more Mid-stage Nascent Souls. Their power is unimaginably stronger." "We can do no more than cheer from behind." Kong Qing Old Ancestor shook his head. "I see." Upon hearing this, Lin Yazhu instantly felt relieved. "Friend Lin, what do you think of our proposal just now?" "Given the time, it won''t take too long to resolve the threat of the Sea Clan." "By then, we will collectively explore this Divinity Transformation site." "If we explored the site individually, we might not gain as much from the Divinity Transformation site." Elder Yun Hua looked at Lin Yazhu. "I''m sorry, dear friends." "Naturally, I also want to explore the Divinity Transformation site." "Unfortunately, I know myself well. I''ve just advanced to the Nascent Soul stage." "I can''t compare with the veteran Nascent Souls." "So I''m not planning to participate in the exploration of the Divinity Transformation site. I must disappoint you with my refusal." Lin Yazhu shook her head, firmly refusing. She knew herself well. At best, her fighting power was equivalent to that of decent Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Compared with Mid-stage and even Late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, she didn''t know how inferior she was. If she really went into the Divinity Transformation site, she didn''t know whether she would be lucky enough to come out alive. For her, it was better to practice step by step. There was no need to venture into Divinity Transformation site. "What!" Hearing this, Kong Qing Old Ancestor, Elder Yun Hua, Shangguan Old Ancestor were stunned. They did not expect Lin Yazhu to refuse so straightforwardly. However, they had expected this in their hearts, and didn''t find it too surprising. "Alright, if friend Lin does not want to enter the Divinity Transformation site, we won''t force you." "If you change your mind in the future, you can still contact us." Elder Yun Hua smiled slightly. "Of course." Lin Yazhu nodded, maintaining her courteous attitude. An hour later, the group, satisfied with food and drinks, said their farewells. Before leaving, Kong Qing Old Ancestor and others left a token of the Nascent Soul Ancestors of the Wuji Alliance and also an appointment letter from the Wuji Alliance, which completely gave the Tri-Star Islands to Lin Yazhu. No longer needed to pay any management fee to the Wuji Alliance. One could say that these seas had become Lin Yazhu''s independent kingdom, no one was allowed to intervene. In fact, these were the rights and benefits of the Nascent Soul Ancestors in the Wuji alliance. After advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, they became like kings, true highfliers. With a large amount of power, they had few obligations. The grand strength of the Wuji Alliance came in part due to the numerous Nascent Souls. Every Nascent Soul cultivator is a king. The Wuji Alliance, in fact, was formed by an alliance of all these kings, each having absolute rights and freedom. Even Nascent Soul cultivators who didn''t agree with the decision of the alliance could choose not to execute it. As for the Alliance Hierarchs, naturally, they would be the strongest Nascent Souls. Now, Lin Yazhu had also become the upper hand in these seas. Like a chess player, she could control the pieces at will. Chapter 417 - 269: Advanced Nascent Soul Body Cultivation, Dragon Elephant Heart_3 Whether it was power or status, everything had undergone a tremendous change. The change in attitude of the Wuji Alliance was the perfect example. Whoosh! A flying boat quickly left the Tri-Star Island Group, heading towards the ruins of Divinity Transformation. Clearly, Kong Qing Old Ancestor, Elder Yun Hua, and Shangguan Old Ancestor were here just in passing. The place they really wanted to go to was still those ruins of Divinity Transformation. Since they have done their duty given by the Wuji Alliance, they naturally would leave immediately without lingering. "Husband, what do you think?" Lin Yazhu turned to look at Zhou Sui, intending to seek her husband''s opinion. "These matters have little to do with us." "For us, cultivation is the most important." "There are so many Nascent Soul cultivators who are focused on the ruins of Divinity Transformation." "If we get involved, we would undoubtedly attract significant trouble." "Moreover, if we''re lucky enough to obtain any treasures from the ruins, the trouble would be even greater." Zhou Sui spoke in a deep voice. Naturally, he wouldn''t foolishly involve himself in such matters. In fact, he had secretly dispatched his clone to send the Array Heart Gu into the ruins of Divinity Transformation. However, for the Array Heart Gu to completely infiltrate the formation of the ruins of Divinity Transformation isn''t something that could be accomplished in a short period of time. Because he had underestimated the complexity of this Fifth-Stage formation. This was not just a typical Fifth-Stage formation but a High Grade Third Stage formation. The complexity of the formation can be regarded as the pinnacle of the mortal world. Even the grandmasters of formation of the mortal world in the ancient era had only a few who could master this type of Fifth-Stage formation. So, complete assimilation of this formation would definitely take a lot of time. Therefore, he was not in a rush. Anyway, according to the power of the Fifth-Stage formation, those Nascent Soul cultivators would not be able to break it in a short period of time. "Hmm, I think so too." "Exploring the ruins of Divinity Transformation is still too dangerous." "With the resources we have now, my cultivation can improve rapidly." "There is no need to rush." Lin Yazhu also nodded in approval of this. "In that case, let''s go and cultivate intensively." "After all, I have only recently advanced to the Late Golden Core stage." "I hope you, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, could give me some guidance." Zhou Sui rubbed his chin, looking at Lin Yazhu''s graceful figure. Since her promotion to the Nascent Soul Realm, her body has been bathed in the Qi of Creation, further improving the quality of her body, while becoming even more perfect and her skin smooth like silk, which was captivating. It could be said, the current Lin Yazhu was as mature as a fruit, making one want to take a bite. "Pfft, you pervert." Lin Yazhu''s face reddened, and she flinched slightly, her eyes playful. She turned and walked towards the bedroom, her graceful figure swaying. Not long after, Zhou Sui and Lin Yazhu were deep into intensive cultivation, advancing their cultivation base. ... Five years later. Tri-Star Island Group, Immortal Mist Sect, Immortal Mist Peak. At this time, Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, with the Dragon Elephant Gu in his body being nourished by strands of mysterious blood energy. Having advanced to the Third Class, High Grade Dragon Elephant Gu, the blood energy it boosted each month was much stronger. It could be said that his body was getting stronger month by month. Its effects were even better than any Body Tempering skill. When the last strand of mysterious blood energy was infused into Zhou Sui''s body, his body, which had been accumulating for many years, had reached the stage where quantity changes lead to quality changes. This was like the last drop of water that broke the dam. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom~~ In an instant, Zhou Sui felt a tremendous change in his body, and he immediately realized he had begun the third evolution of his body. The evolution this time was at least ten times stronger than the previous two. Because this time, it was his heart that was evolving. He detected countless mysterious blood energies rushing into his heart, causing an unimaginable transformation of his heart, as the internal blood and energy became more concentrated. At the same time, it released unparalleled heat as if it were a microscopic sun. Centred on his body, the temperature in the surrounding hundreds of metres rose sharply to at least several hundreds or even thousands of degrees. The ground was scorched by this heat and even turned into molten lava. The entire quiet room at this moment seemed to turn into a furnace, burning red hot. "This is the Dragon Elephant Heart." Zhou Sui''s heart shuddered. He observed countless mysterious runes sinking deep into his heart, turning his heart dark golden. The faint silhouettes of an Ancient True Dragon and an Ancient Divine Elephant seemed to appear. All of their power converged deep within his heart, perfectly fusing into one. Thud! Thud! Thud! With each beat of his heart, it seemed to generate a terrifying sonic force. With every beat, an invisible force spread out, producing a dreadful shock power. The walls of the entire quiet room started to crack, making crackling noises. It was as if the heart of a True Dragon and a Divine Elephant was beating, containing enormous power. If an ordinary cultivator were to hear this sound, they would undoubtedly be shaken to the point of fainting. At this moment, his internal blood also underwent a complete change. Due to the change in his heart, a large amount of mysterious blood surged from his heart, replacing the ordinary blood and in its place was the Dragon Elephant Blood, appearing dark gold. Chapter 418 - 269: Advanced Nascent Soul Body Cultivation, Dragon Elephant Heart_4 Each droplet of his dark gold blood contained terrifying heat. Wherever a droplet fell, it was as though lava had landed, capable of burning through and even melting the floor beneath. "The power in my body is too strong now." Zhou Sui clenched his fist. He could feel that his muscles, bones, and internal organs had all undergone an astonishing metamorphosis and evolution, and there had been a geometric increase in his own strength. At this moment, a phantom image of the Dragon Elephant seemed to emerge from his back, as if a real dragon and an Ancient Divine Elephant were spiraling around him. This terrifying power solidified, distorting the surrounding natural spiritual energy, and produced a tangible pressure. It seemed as if the gravity within thousands of kilometers had increased. And this was still the result of his utmost control. If all of it were to be unleashed, everything within a thousand miles would be under its domination. It seemed that now, he could easily obliterate a mountain with a single punch, and the force of just the punch alone could destroy an ordinary defensive artifact. At this moment, his strength could no longer be described by kilograms. If a description had to be made, his power had already exceeded a million horsepower. That is to say, a punch from him would be like the explosive force of a million horses erupting at the same time. This was something beyond the imagination of ordinary cultivators. Nascent Soul Body Cultivation! Without a doubt, this could be considered as being equivalent to the Nascent Soul Level Body Cultivation. The third time his body evolved, he had advanced from Golden Core Body Cultivation to the Nascent Soul Body Cultivation realm. As one could imagine, this rate of progression was beyond comprehension. "My body''s defensive strength has also improved." "Now, my body''s defense is probably on par with that of a lower-grade defensive spiritual treasure." "Wait, my skin has developed an elephantine divine barrier, and even a dual-layer barrier at that." Zhou Sui clenched his fist, feeling the robustness of his body. His skin seemed to flow with a dark gold light, and even more divine elephant runes appeared on it. Many divine elephant runes gathered together to form a mysterious barrier that enshrouded every corner of his body. This was a passive defense. At this moment, his skin seemed to be radiating two layers of dark gold light. When he was in the Golden Core Realm of Body Cultivation, there was only one layer. Now, two divine elephant barriers had been cultivated. Clearly, since advancing to Nascent Soul Body Cultivation, the defensive strength of his skin had leveled up again. He was getting closer and closer to developing elephant skin. Skin like this could not only easily withstand the attack from a sword or spear, but also resist the attack from a skill, minimizing the damage from the skill to the greatest extent. Ordinary attacks landing on his skin would be blocked by the layers of the divine elephant barrier. The emergence of the dual-layer divine elephant barrier was like wearing double-layered bulletproof vests. Even if the enemy''s attack pierced the first barrier, it could not penetrate the second. "So powerful." "Now, even if I stand still." "Others just can''t beat me." With a movement of Zhou Sui''s heart, he took out a top-grade artifact-level flying sword from his body and lightly slashed at himself. A clanging sound was heard. Sparks flew and this sharp, unparalleled flying sword was actually unable to break through his skin barrier, not even capable of breaching the first layer as it was easily deflected. Even if he used force, he could not cut through it. The toughness was beyond imagination. It was as if his body was clad in a defensive spiritual treasure. "Is this legendary divine beast''s defense?" "No wonder very few people can break through the body defenses of a divine beast, it really is too unusual." Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui was astounded. No wonder the divine beasts of legends didn''t wear any defensive artifacts on their bodies. With just their formidable bodies, they could easily withstand various attacks from the enemy. Unless a specifically targeted artifact is used, don''t even think about breaching the body defense of a divine beast. All kinds of attacks falling on the body of a divine beast would be like raindrops, unable to cause any harm. He was having a similar feeling now. He felt exactly like a humanoid divine beast. With his formidable body alone, he could be fearless in the cultivation world. Even the most powerful body tempering skill could not compare to his current Divine Elephant Body. One could say that he was continuously evolving towards the physical fitness of Ancient Divine Beasts. This was already beyond the imagination of countless cultivators. Chapter 419 - 270: Nascent Soul Territory, Bloodline Divine Power_1 "It seems that my vitality and healing abilities have also increased." At this moment, Zhou Sui continued to explore the changes in his own body. Besides the staggering transformation in his strength, speed, and defense, he felt the most significant enhancement was his body''s healing power. While he hadn''t reached the level of regenerating lost limbs, his body already possessed exceptional healing capabilities. Should his body sustain an injury, it would heal rapidly within a few seconds. Even if his body suffered unimaginable injury, as long as his heart hadn''t stopped beating, most of his injuries would heal overnight. This was the true mystery of the Dragon Elephant Heart. This unique heart endowed him with formidable vitality and remarkable healing abilities. Even ordinary toxins no longer affected him significantly. If lethal poisons entered his body, they would be burned by his robust vital energy and reduced to ashes. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Each heartbeat strengthened his vitality. "Wait, is this the power of the Nascent Soul Realm?" At this very moment, Zhou Sui had a realization; his body''s power had undergone further transformation. He had advanced from the Golden Core Realm to the Nascent Soul Realm. This was a quantum leap forward. Boom~~ Near instantaneously, he sensed his soul power becoming unprecedentedly formidable. The ferocious ripple of his soul easily spread over a thousand miles. An invisible force seemed to be enveloping a thousand-mile range. If this was earlier, this power could only slightly influence the flow of nature''s spiritual energy. But now, he could effortlessly control the spiritual energy of nature within a thousand miles, incorporating the force of the surrounding nature into his own. This realm of power was entirely different from what he had previously, it had increased more than tenfold. "This is the mystery of the power of a Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator." "Before advancing to Nascent Soul, all cultivators could only control the mana within their bodies to fight." "But upon reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, one can control the forces of nature." "Claiming the power of nature''s spiritual energy for oneself." "That''s why, every move of a Nascent Soul cultivator can affect the celestial phenomena." "A single strike can obliterate a thousand-mile range, causing terrifying destruction, like a human-shaped nuclear bomb." Zhou Sui was in awe. He felt the unparalleled might from his own Nascent Soul Realm, it was like the Dragon Elephant Realm, easily manipulating the forces of nature for battle. Swoosh! Thinking of this, his figure flashed, immediately leaving his own quiet room. Because this small quiet room could no longer contain his current power. Just like a river couldn''t contain a real dragon. In a short time, Zhou Sui left Immortal Mist Peak, entering the depths of the mountains on Water Spirit Island. After all, only the periphery of Water Spirit Island had towns and cultivators living in it. As for the inside of the island, it was still a deserted, uninhabited area. This place made it convenient for him to spread his wings. "Good, let''s test my current strength." Zhou Sui focused his thoughts, and with a light palm strike, his hand reached towards a distant peak. Instantly, he felt that he had grasped the spiritual energy of nature within a thousand-mile range in his own hands. Infinite spiritual energy converged into his palm, then gathered into a horrifying power. Just a single strike, an invisible force descended from the sky, ruthlessly striking the unnamed mountain peak ahead. Boom~~~ This unnamed mountain couldn''t withstand such terrifying force and was instantly flattened, with a clearly visible gigantic palm mark left on the leveled ground. The entire ground was booming and shaking. This scene seemed like a primitive giant, effortlessly crushing the mountain with one hand. "Too powerful." Zhou Sui was deeply shocked. Although he knew that the power of a Nascent Soul Body Cultivator was horrifyingly strong and beyond imagination, he had just taken a stab at it and realized the incredible power he possessed. Now, he could probably hold his own against an average Nascent Soul Cultivator just with his body''s strength. Reaching the Nascent Soul Realm not only made his body even more abnormal, but also enabled him to control the power of nature''s spiritual energy, generating the terrifying power of the Nascent Soul Realm. "But the benefits brought by the third evolution are not just so." "The enhancement of Bloodline Power does not just promote my body''s evolution." "It also enabled me to develop two Bloodline Divine Powers." Zhou Sui felt two vast pieces of information from the depths of his bloodline, entering deep into his Sea of Consciousness. This was precisely the power of his bloodline, which made him instantly understand his own body''s power. The so-called Bloodline Divine Power is a unique power possessed by creatures like the Demon Clan and Divine Beasts. They knew how to manipulate this power as soon as they were born. It was as natural as breathing. No need to understand the principle behind it, they just naturally learned it. Of course, Bloodline Divine Power, essentially, is a kind of skill. The reason it is so strong is because it''s a high-level application of a skill. Human cultivators need to cultivate a skill to the highest realm to transform it into a Divine Power. Theoretically, every skill has the potential to advance to the level of Divine Power. Chapter 420 - 270: Nascent Soul Territory, Bloodline Divine Power_2 Of course, that being said, very few cultivators manage to cultivate their skills to the level of Divine Arts. That''s why the Divine Arts of monsters are so powerful, far surpassing the skills mastered by human cultivators. This is one of the reasons why monsters'' battle power is so formidable. It takes human cultivators years of relentless exercise to master a single skill. However, monsters are born with the power of Divine Arts, requiring no rigorous cultivation. The starting points of both parties have been different from the outset. Of course, not every monster possesses a Bloodline Divine Power. Only those monsters with rich bloodlines may develop a Bloodline Divine Power. Such monsters are considered nobility among the Demon Clan, their battle power far exceeding their peers. "There are two Bloodline Divine Powers in total, one is ''Riding the Clouds and Mist,'' the other is ''Warfoot.'' Zhou Sui squinted his eyes, minutely sensing the Divine Power brought by his bloodline. Although the power of the Bloodline Divine Power is as instinctive as breathing, it differs from breathing in fact. It is more similar to humans walking. If one does not practice constantly, they cannot use the Divine Arts smoothly. Whoosh! In an instant, Zhou Sui used the Divine Art ''Riding the Clouds and Mist'' with a simple thought. Immediately, he felt his body wrapped in a cloud of mist, even becoming like mist itself. The next moment, he was flying in the sky, turning into a streak of light, traversing hundreds of kilometers. "So fast, it''s just too fast." In an instant, Zhou Sui appeared in the high sky a hundred miles away. With his eyes wide open, his heart was filled with shock and awe. On the surface, ''Riding the Clouds and Mist'' may appear to be just a type of escape technique, a flying skill. But in reality, the power of this Bloodline Divine Power is unimaginable. It surpasses any escape technique he knew of, and is even faster. It''s at least twice as fast as the escape light of a usual early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator. The reason for its speed is due to ''Riding the Clouds and Mist'' involving the mystery of a hint of void power. It was as if he had become one with the clouds, merging with the void. When he was flying, he felt no resistance in the sky at all. That''s why the speed of the Bloodline Divine Power ''Riding the Clouds and Mist'' is unbelievably fast. What''s more, the mana required to use this Bloodline Divine Power is not much. Other flight and escape techniques require a great deal of internal mana. Therefore, these techniques cannot be used constantly. Most Early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators still rely on flying boats for transportation. After all, if they rely on their own mana for travel, it''s easy for them to be completely drained. If they encounter an enemy assault when their internal mana is depleted, they are doomed. Therefore, it''s better to use a flying boat for commuting, since it consumes only the energy of Spirit Stones. For Early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, the one thing that they are not short of is Spirit Stones. However, the Bloodline Divine Power ''Riding the Clouds and Mist'' Art allows you to easily tap into the power of nature''s spiritual energy. This way of utilizing nature''s spiritual energy is absolutely profound. This also ensures that almost no mana from within oneself is used when employing this flight art. "It hardly takes any mana, at most it consumes a bit of physical strength." "No wonder the real dragons in the legends are said to fly with the aid of ''Riding the Clouds and Mist.''" "So this Divine Art is this powerful." Zhou Sui was astonished and thrilled beyond measure. When he used this Divine Art, he felt as if he had transformed into a real dragon, commanding the clouds and easily soaring between heaven and earth. Truly, the ingenious uses are endless. No wonder the Bloodline Divine Power born from the Dragon Elephant Bloodline is exceptional. "Right, the second Divine Art should be ''Warfoot'' from the Ancient Divine Elephant." "This should be an offensive Divine Art." Zhou Sui''s eyes shone with excitement as he carefully felt the power of the second Bloodline Divine Power. Unlike the first Bloodline Divine Power ''Riding the Clouds and Mist'', this Divine Art is not an auxiliary type, but an authentic offensive Divine Art with terrifying power. With these thoughts, he had no hesitation and immediately used this Bloodline Divine Power. At that moment, he landed on a mountain peak, his right foot gently pressed down on it. Boom~~~ An invisible fluctuation exploded from his body, instantly enveloping thousands of miles around him. This area immediately began to tremble tremendously, causing a horrific earthquake. The area spanning thousands of miles rumbled, the earth shook, swaying back and forth. Even the entire Water Spirit Island showed slight vibrations, as if an earthquake had occurred. The mountain peak where he was, couldn''t withstand the terrifying force of the earthquake and collapsed instantly. The earth also split open instantly, revealing a fault line stretching hundreds of miles long, a frightening severity. It was as if the earth had been split in half. "Is this the Bloodline Divine Power War Stomp?" Zhou Sui was dumbfounded, he found this bloodline power from the Ancient Divine Elephant to be utterly terrifying. The War Stomp from this Bloodline Divine Power carried unparalleled destructive power. With a light stomp, an invisible soundwave force would erupt, sweeping across the universe. It even implicated a bit of void energy. Thus, the destructive power of this Bloodline Divine Power was increased by more than tenfold. Moreover, this was an area attack. Any enemy remaining in this area would be assaulted by this power. If they couldn''t resist, they would be instantly destroyed by the invisible shockwave, torn apart and dying in a bloody explosion. This was the power of the King of War, the Ancient Divine Elephant, its destructive power was terrifying to the extreme. "What''s going on? What exactly happened?" "Why did the Water Spirit Island suddenly experience an earthquake, could it be that a cultivator has intruded into Water Spirit Island?" "The source of the earthquake seems to be over there, let''s go check it out." At this time, the appearance of the earthquake also alerted Lin Yazhu and others. They were all in the midst of cultivation. But now, they were immediately interrupted by this invisible seismic force, all awakening from their practices. They were worried if an intruder had appeared. Whizz! Whizz! Whizz! Shadowy figures instantly left Immortal Mist Peak, flying towards the source of the earthquake. In no time, they found Zhou Sui hovering in mid-air. "My lord." Lin Yazhu and others immediately knew that the earlier vibration must have been caused by their lord. At the same time, they also sensed the powerful aura emanating from Zhou Sui, carrying a terrifying pressure. Just like a god of this universe. A true dragon and divine elephant seemed to emerge behind him, releasing the terrifying power of the divine elephant. "It''s okay, I just had a breakthrough in my cultivation and out of excitement, I released a Divine Art." Zhou Sui was excited when he noticed Lin Yazhu and others, saying enthusiastically. "A breakthrough in cultivation? Could it be that my lord has advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm?" Leng Yuexi was utterly amazed. She felt the gap between her and her lord''s cultivation growing wider, in front of him, she felt like an ant facing a Nascent Soul Ancestor. But currently, her lord''s cultivation should be merely the Golden Core Realm. "There''s no breakthrough in cultivation." "However, my physical conditioning has indeed broken through." "I should now possess the strength of a Nascent Soul Body Cultivator." sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui said with a slight smile. What?! Upon hearing this, the eyes of Lin Yazhu and others instantly revealed an excited light. To be honest, a Nascent Soul Body Cultivator and a true Nascent Soul Cultivator aren''t much different. Apart from having no substantial improvement in lifespan, if we''re discussing combat power, it''s equivalent to a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Even stronger than ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. They never thought their lord''s progress was so fast, it was truly beyond imagination. "Hmm?!" "No way, is it real or fake, it actually attracted the Heavenly Tribulation?!" At this moment, Zhou Sui seemed to have discovered something. He felt a sudden unease in his heart and couldn''t help but look up. Above the sky, dark clouds covered an area of a hundred miles around, without knowing when they had formed. Within the depth of the dark clouds, streaks of Heavenly Tribulation''s energy seemed to be emerging, hidden yet visible, as if they were about to descend at any moment. Chapter 514 - 300 Wedding Night, Peach Blossom Spiritual Body_3 But indeed, as this man had said, her Peach Blossom Spiritual Body had no side effects on this man. Because she found that the Spirit Qi on this man was so massive that it was beyond imagination. If the aura of other male cultivators was comparable to a well, then the energy within this man was like the Yangtze River - vast and boundless in a way where one could not see the end. Therefore, even if she consumed him to the brim, it seemed she could not hurt the roots of this man at all. No wonder this bad man is so vigorous every day; his Qi and blood are truly astonishing. In this way, she indeed seems to be a perfect match with this man. Their physiques are extremely compatible. The Peach Blossom Body absorbs the Spirit Qi from a man; if it were different men, it would cause the Qi to be chaotic, impure, and thus lead to impurities in their Mana, damaging the foundations of their cultivation. Her mother was once like this. But now, things are different. If she simply draws upon the Spirit Qi of one man, then the problem of impure Spirit Qi would not manifest. On the contrary, she can rely on this ability to quickly enhance her own cultivation and increase her practice efficiency. Assuming this man''s Spirit Qi is inexhaustible and can be infinitely drawn upon. She first thought that such a man did not exist in this world. But now, it appeared that she had underestimated men. At least, her beloved husband was such an inexhaustible, vigorous monster. Even though they had cultivated all night, the Spirit Qi on her man not only didn''t weaken, but it grew even more strong and vigorous. If it was not witnessed first hand, who would believe such a thing. "Indeed." At this moment, Zhou Sui was feeling the booming Nascent Soul Mana within him. His Nascent Soul in the depths of his Dantian Qi Sea had also grown, from the original state of a 0-year-old baby to the form of a 18-month-old baby, the massive Nascent Soul Mana surged out of it. Like a vast river, it circulated in every corner of his body. A powerful Nascent Soul Mana field spread around him, controlling nature''s spiritual energy everywhere, and it was formidable in every respect. One had to admit, Master Peach Blossom was indeed a female cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage. She had been single for more than five hundred years and the Yuanyin power within her body was profound to an unimaginable extent. After acquiring this energy, it unexpectedly raised his cultivation to 70% of the Early-stage Nascent Soul. This progress in cultivation was truly astounding. It had saved him more than a hundred years of hard cultivation. If he were to wait until he had perfected the Nascent Soul Early Stage and then acquire this energy, it would undoubtedly help him break through the bottleneck and smoothly advance to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. Unfortunately, he simply couldn''t wait that long. A delicious feast was right in front of him, it would be foolish not to eat it now and wait until later. And saving more than a hundred years of hard cultivation was indeed a great feat. Anyway, he didn''t think the bottleneck of the Nascent Soul Early Stage could hold him back. Even without the help of Master Peach Blossom, he could also break through the bottleneck and advance to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "How about it? I told you that your Peach Blossom Spiritual Body wouldn''t harm me." "You believe me now, right?" Zhou Sui held the stunning beauty, Master Peach Blossom, in his arms, smiled faintly with a feeling of satisfaction in his heart. He was deeply moved, having waited so long, he had finally acquired Master Peach Blossom and made her his woman. The bitter lead to the sweet, it seemed. Obviously, his high-profile marriage to Master Peach Blossom would definitely provoke the jealousy of many Nascent Soul cultivators. But so what? Times had changed; he now had sufficient strength to deal with any envy. As long as he stayed in the Tri-Star Island Group, even if a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator came to kill him, they would still face destruction. "I didn''t expect that your Spirit Qi is so strong." "Even my Peach Blossom Spiritual Body doesn''t harm you at all." "In fact, it helps you to absorb the excess Pure Yang Spirit Qi, which may actually benefit your cultivation." Master Peach Blossom gazed at Zhou Sui, filled with emotion as she spoke. She never thought that such vigorous men exist in this world. No matter how much she tried to absorb, even if she was full, he was still as energetic as ever. It can only be said that her choice was indeed correct. "By the way, husband, there''s something else I need to tell you." It seemed that Master Peach Blossom had thought of something. Looking at Zhou Sui, her expression was very serious. "Oh, what is it?" Zhou Sui curiously looked at Master Peach Blossom. "Master Peach Blossom is not my real name, it''s just my religious name." "In fact, my real name is Zhao Taoyao." "It''s a name known only to those close to me." "So I wanted you to know." Master Peach Blossom affectionately looked at Zhou Sui, speaking very seriously. "Tao Yao, huh? That''s indeed a good name." "You should move to the Immortal Mist Peak afterwards." "We can''t just get married and live separately." Zhou Sui rubbed his chin, looked at Zhao Taoyao''s big watery eyes, seemed full of charm. It was as if she had completely unlocked her Peach Blossom Spiritual Body after one session of cultivation. The charm emanating from her now seemed even greater than before. One could say the potential of the Peach Blossom Spiritual Body is endless. If one talks about talent, she must be many times stronger than her mother. "Hmm." Upon hearing this, Master Peach Blossom''s face turned rosy. The saying was true; go wherever your husband goes. Now that she was Zhou Sui''s wife, she naturally needed to live with Zhou Sui - it was the most natural thing to do. Chapter 422 - 272 Ten Thousand Years Lifespan, Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insect: Medicine Gu_1 Of course, Zhou Sui''s rapid cultivation progress was not simply due to diligent practice with his Taoist couple. More importantly, it was thanks to receiving the power of Yuanyin from the four Late Golden Core female cultivators: Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao. After receiving this enormous and pure Yuanyin force, not only did it help him breakthrough to the Late Golden Core stage, but it also helped him make significant progress within this boundary. One could say that it saved him at least twenty to thirty years of painstaking cultivation. This was why his cultivation advanced at such an alarming rate. "No way, is this real or false, my lifespan has reached ten thousand years." Suddenly, Zhou Sui''s eyes widened as he looked at the data on his virtual panel. Only then did he realize that his lifespan had undergone a remarkable increase. Evidently, after becoming a Nascent Soul Body Cultivator, the limit of his lifespan was broken once again. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He now had a lifespan of ten thousand years. This was true immortality! If this news were to spread, it would be enough to shake the entire Cultivation World. Even among the Demon Clan, those ancient Turtle Demons wouldn''t dare to claim they could live for ten thousand years. This was truly a living fossil. If he could actually survive for ten thousand years, then his very being would represent the history of the human clan. However, he calmed down almost immediately. After all, his goal was to attain Dao and become an immortal, to gain eternal life. What''s a mere ten thousand years compared to that? It was merely a small initial goal. Moreover, in this brutal world of cultivation, the most important thing is to protect the Dao. If he were to be killed by an enemy, a long lifespan would be meaningless anyway. So, he must continue to keep a low profile. But of course, having a lifespan of ten thousand years was still worth celebrating. "Not bad, not bad, the abilities of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation are improving quite well." Zhou Sui looked over the various stats of his body. For instance, his rune, swordsmanship, and Pill Master skills had all reached the peak of the third stage, high grade, and his seventh-order formation had even achieved the peak of the fourth stage. Unfortunately, there were several abilities that had reached their current limits and couldn''t be improved for now. Like the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret, after he condensed his third Heart Eye, he couldn''t form a fourth one. After all, he only knew how to condense three Heart Eyes. He hadn''t found the methods to condense the remaining four, so he was helpless without the necessary ingredients. There''s also the Demonic Incantation. He had mastered the second layer, but he would have to reach the Nascent Soul Realm before he could begin the cultivation of the third layer, so he had reached a limit for now. As for his seventh-order formation that had reached the peak of the fourth stage, breaking through to the fifth stage was not something that could be done overnight. He would have to wait for news about the Array Heart Gu. However, currently, the most likely to breakthrough would be his Pill Master cultivation. Because his Pill Master realm had reached the perfect stage of the third class, high grade, and his Five Elements Alchemy Technique had achieved perfection at the Grandmaster level. If he could advance further, he would become a genuine fourth stage Pill Master. Looking over the entire Canglan Sea, there were hardly any who could truly become a fourth stage Pill Master. "To become a fourth stage Pill Master, the key is to refine a fourth stage Treasure Pill." "This requires the preparation of a large number of high level spiritual medicines to be successful." "It seems my next objective will be to break through to the fourth stage Pill Master realm." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, determined his next target. After all, for cultivators at the Nascent Soul Realm, a Pill Master''s cultivation is also crucial. Because once they reach this realm, there is essentially no fourth stage pill available on the market. The majority of the fourth stage pills could only be obtained through bartering. Even if it really appears in an auction, the price will be astronomical, attracting numerous Nascent Soul Ancestors into a bidding frenzy. These will definitely be sold at exorbitant prices. And in the end, it would only benefit those fourth stage Pill Masters. So, instead of benefiting other fourth stage Pill Masters, he might as well do it himself. "However, the key to crafting a fourth stage pill not only lies in the Pill Master but also in the Spiritual Medicine." "Due to the progression of time and the excessive exploitation by cultivators, a large number of ancient spiritual medicines have been lost." "Even if some spiritual medicines are left, they are not old enough to be the main ingredients." "This suggests that the key is in cultivating the spiritual medicine." Zhou Sui stroked his chin once again. Clearly, the cultivators in the cultivation world lacked sustainable development ideas. Most of them are short-sighted, selfish, and would place their own interests above everyone else''s. For their cultivation progress, they frequently conduct destructive mining. The result is clear ¨C the number of spiritual medicines in the cultivation world is decreasing. It''s like a vicious circle. This has made the cultivation of Nascent Soul cultivators increasingly difficult. This is also the reason why not a single God Transformation cultivator has appeared in the Canglan Sea until now. "It seems that there is a special Gu insect in the Gu Divine Bowl that can rapidly increase the growth speed of spiritual medicine." "This insect is called the Medicine Gu." "It feeds on countless spiritual medicines in the world, but it can rapidly increase the age of spiritual medicines." "A year of growth can be comparable to a hundred or even a thousand years of growth." "The higher its rank, the more the medicinal potency of the spiritual medicine can be increased." "Not to mention, the Medicine Gu is the world''s greatest cultivator, capable of nurturing any spiritual medicine." "Any kind of spiritual medicine falling into its hands will be able to survive." Chapter 423 - 272 Ten Thousand Years Lifespan, Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insect: Medicine Gu_2 "If I could refine the Medicine Gu..." "And obtain many seeds of Ancient Spiritual Medicine, it might be possible to revive those almost extinct Ancient Spiritual Medicines. If that were the case, refining fourth stage Treasure Pills wouldn''t be a problem at all." Zhou Sui pondered his next step on the path of cultivation. Clearly, pills are extremely important for Cultivators. Even if he didn''t need many pills, his partner would always need them. A single pill could save years, even decades, of grueling cultivation. Which cultivator wouldn''t go crazy for them? Even if some pill toxicity remains, it''s nothing compared to the benefits gained and time saved. "To refine the Medicine Gu, the most important main ingredient is Creation Jade Dew Water." "This is one of the Heavenly Earthly Miracle Waters, it contains boundless creation power." "Even a single drop can offer rapid recovery from serious injuries." "But such treasures are rare in the world, even the Wuji Alliance doesn''t have them." "Even if someone obtains it, it''s highly unlikely they would sell it." Zhou Sui initially wanted to use the Object-searching Gu to find the Creation Jade Dew Water. Unfortunately, the Object-searching Gu couldn''t locate it, leaving him baffled. Perhaps it was because the Object-searching Gu''s rank was too low, being only at the Third Class, High Grade Realm. If it were to advance to the fourth stage realm, it might be able to locate such Heavenly and Earthly treasures." "It seems I need to improve my cultivation. Only then can I also enhance the power of my Gu Insects." "Once my cultivation improves, everything becomes easier." Having thought of this, Zhou Sui calmed down. ...... Several more days passed. Zhou Sui was still cultivating in the meditation room for self-improvement. But at this moment, a shocking news suddenly came, astonishing the entire Wuji Alliance. It had even startled the entire Canglan Sea. "Master." "The Wuji Alliance, the Tianjian Sect, the Sunset Sect, the Xuanbao Tower, and other Nascent Soul sects have united and launched a collective attack on the Sea Clan." "This battle was a great victory, killing seven Sea Clan fourth stage cultivators, dozens of fourth stage Sea Demons, and hundreds of lower grade fourth stage Sea Demons. The battle result was splendid." "Although our human clan''s Nascent Soul forces were somewhat damaged and numerous human Nascent Souls were killed, overall, it was still infinitely better than the Sea Clan." "Now the entire Sea Clan army has completely withdrawn, retreating once again to the Deep Sea Temples, not daring to come out. The beast tide disaster has ended." Lin Yazhu immediately obtained news and happily shared with Zhou Sui. After all, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, and an elder of the Wuji Alliance, she has an elder token from the Wuji Alliance. This elder token can receive messages from the Wuji Alliance. So she was the first to know about this major news. "Can''t be, did the Sea clan just fail like that?" Hearing this, Zhou Sui was stunned, finding it hard to believe. Honestly, even when he heard the Wuji Alliance had joined forces with other human Nascent Soul sects, he didn''t expect the Sea Clan to fail that easily. The Sea Clan''s unprecedented attack must have been certain of victory. They''re not fools. Without any certainty of victory, why would they initiate a war? Ordinarily, only the strong instigate wars. Very rarely do the weak do that. Yet, the Sea Clan was defeated, resulting in many Sea Demons dead. It was beyond belief. His instincts told him something was off about this matter. But he didn''t know exactly what was strange, because he had too little information. "Yes, they just lost like that." "I thought the Sea Clan, with its grandeur, would have hidden cards when they initiated the war." "I didn''t expect that in the end, the Sea Clan didn''t play any trump cards, but were instead massacred by us." "It seems we have overestimated the Sea Clan, allowing them to ravage the Canglan Sea for so long." Lin Yazhu lamented. She also didn''t think the Sea Clan was feigning defeat this time. As even for a feigned defeat, the price paid this time was just too heavy. The numerous fallen Sea Clan Nascent Souls, almost two-thirds of the army, ended up as casualties. It would probably take several thousand years to make up for these losses. Even the most foolish clan wouldn''t do such a thing. "It seems the Sea Clan is indeed paper tiger." Zhou Sui nodded. Even though he had some doubts in his heart, without any proof, they''re merely suspicions. More importantly, for him, cultivation was of paramount importance. Even if the Sea Clan really had some scheme, what could he, a mere Golden Core Master, do? S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unless he advances to the Nascent Soul stage, gaining influence on the chessboard, will he consider dealing with such things." "Also, in this war, Master Peach Blossom performed brilliantly." "Rumor has it that she has advanced to the Nascent Soul Late Stage realm and has become the Wuji Alliance''s fifth great Nascent Soul late stage cultivator." "In this battle, she also contributed a lot, annihilating over a dozen mid-Nascent Soul Sea Clan cultivators." "With all these accomplishments, Master Peach Blossom is now generally recognized as the next Alliance Hierarch of the Wuji Alliance." "Master, being able to win the favor of such a high-level Nascent Soul female cultivator, you are truly remarkable." Chapter 424 - 272 Ten Thousand Years Lifespan, Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insect: Medicine Gu_3 Lin Yazhu looked at Zhou Sui with a smile that was not a smile. "Cough, cough, those are all rumors." "Master Peach Blossom and I are purely innocent, absolutely nothing like the rumors going around." Zhou Sui said, feeling a bit guilty. Yet he also thought this was a matter of course. Previously, with Master Peach Blossom having reached the middle stage of the Nascent Soul cultivation, and upon obtaining the Creation Pill, it was an outright certainty that she would advance to the late stage of the Nascent Soul due to her Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude. Once promoted to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, one would be considered a major cultivator in the Canglan Sea area. Even though there were some human cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage, the number of those who could truly advance to the Nascent Soul Late Stage were quite limited. Previously, the expansive Wuji Alliance only had four powerful late stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Even the other Nascent Soul powers that were much stronger than the Wuji Alliance didn''t have many more late Nascent Soul cultivators. "If things were truly innocent, Master Peach Blossom wouldn''t have given you her personal maid." Lin Yazhu looked at Zhou Sui with disdain. She was always suspicious of the relationship between Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom. However, she was puzzled because Zhou Sui was always practicing tirelessly on the Immortal Mist Peak and hardly left the Tri-Star Island Group, so how did he meet Master Peach Blossom? Could it be that he was wandering around with his clones, leaving love letters everywhere?! Truth be told, Lin Yazhu was very suspicious about the intention of her husband in practicing the clone technique. Was it just so he could use his clones to flirt around everywhere? "Alright, alright, this is just a small matter." "The real issue comes next." "After the sea clan cultivators are dealt with, the five major Nascent Soul sects will probably focus their attention on the Divinity Transformation ruins." sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Then our Tri-Star Island Group''s sea area will become a place of trouble." Zhou Sui quickly shifted the topic. At these words, Lin Yazhu glared at Zhou Sui, she of course knew that her husband was trying to change the subject, but she decided to not pursue the matter further. After all, if her husband really had an affair with Master Peach Blossom, it would actually be an enormous opportunity. This would mean that the Wuji Alliance could eventually be controlled by her husband in the future. Just thinking about it gave her a strange expression. Originally, they were from a remote sea area''s Golden Core Sect; it was unbelievable that they might be in control of the enormous Nascent Soul power of the Wuji Alliance in the blink of an eye. "Well, my dear, you don''t need to worry about that." "The Wuji Alliance already decided to set up a teleportation array in our Tri-Star Island Group." "This way, the Nascent Soul cultivators from the Wuji Alliance can teleport over anytime." "Our sea area will also become a major protected area of Wuji Alliance." "Any power that targets us will be making an enemy of the Wuji Alliance." Lin Yazhu brought up some news. This was also a decision from the Wuji Alliance. After all, traveling to this sea area from Wuji Island was far too distant. Since this is the case, why not set up a teleportation array? This would also facilitate the arrival of cultivators in this sea area. Without a doubt, this would also facilitate the movement of numerous cultivators. "So where will the teleportation array be located?" Zhou Sui asked. "Let''s put it on our Wood Spirit Island of the Qingmu Sect." "This island hasn''t been developed much and is perfect as the location for the teleportation array." Lin Yazhu said solemnly. ........ At this time, in the Canglan Sea area, at the Sea Clan''s temple. One could say that after this battle, the Sea Clan had suffered a huge defeat with countless deaths and injuries. The numerous Sea Clan cultivators had despair painted across their faces. It was a somber scene. They hadn''t expected the battle to be so catastrophic. Not only were they unable to reclaim the dominion of the Sea Clan, but they were almost exterminated by human cultivators. If they hadn''t fled in time, all of these sea clan cultivators would have been completely annihilated. "Great Elder, we of the Sea Clan have utterly lost this battle." "I''m afraid from now on, we of the Sea Clan can no longer hold a candle to the human cultivators." "We can only hide deep within the sea." One Sea Clan Nascent soul bore a despairing look. Before the war started, it thought that the Sea Clan stood a chance against the Human Clan and could even push the Human Clan back. But who could have imagined when the humans were truly motivated, rallying the five major Nascent Soul sects, the entire Sea Clan was beaten into a desperate retreat with countless casualties. At that moment, it truly recognized the terror of the humans. The current Sea Clan simply couldn''t compare. Since the Human Clan had taken over the Canglan Sea area, their power had become increasingly terrifying. "Don''t worry, I expected this result." "Because the current disparity between the Human Clan and the Sea Clan is so vast." "In this battle, our defeat was a certainty." The Grand Elder of the Sea Clan calmly said. What?! Upon hearing this, all of the Sea Clan Nascent Souls looked at the Grand Elder in disbelief. "Grand Elder, what do you mean by that?" "If you knew in advance that the Sea Clan was certainly doomed, why did you still let us go to our deaths?" "You said before that you wanted to reclaim the glory and dominance of the Sea Clan, were you deceiving us?" "Are you in collusion with the humans? Do you intend to completely destroy the Sea Clan?" Hearing this, the numerous Sea Clan Nascent Souls were immediately enraged as they stared in disbelief at the respectable Grand Elder. They simply couldn''t accept that the Grand Elder, who had initiated the war against the human clan, had known in advance that the Sea Clan was doomed to lose, yet still persisted in provoking the war. This was clearly sending the Sea Clan cultivators to their deaths. "Yes, I did deceive you into going to your deaths." "But it was all worth it." Chapter 425 - 272 Ten Thousand Years Lifespan, Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insect: Medicine Gu_4 "Because our true plan as the Sea Clan is nearing its completion," the Grand Elder of the Sea Clan calmly said. "What do you mean? What is the true plan of the Sea Clan?" The Nascent Soul cultivators among the Sea Clan were confused, having no idea about what the Grand Elder was mentioning. Truthfully, even though they were part of the upper echelons of the Sea Clan, they had no knowledge of the real plan. Clearly, this plan was unknown to the vast majority of the Sea Clan Cultivators. "You must know that we have an ancient demon altar within the Sea Clan," he said. "Due to a catastrophe in the Ancient Era, the ancient demon altar was destroyed." "Today, after tens of thousands of years, we, as the Sea Clan, have finally repaired the ancient demon altar." "Once we activate the ancient Demon Altar, we can communicate with the ancient demon realm, opening the door to the ancient demons." The Grand Elder of the Sea Clan murmured. What?! At these words, many of the Sea Clan''s Nascent Soul cultivators were shocked, with their hearts experiencing violent turmoil. Of course, they were aware of what the ancient demon realm was. Rumours tell of a world beyond the endless void, with countless worlds existing in this void. But these worlds were so far apart that there was no connection between them. The ancient demon realm was one such world. It was said that this was a world where demons wreaked havoc, filled with innumerable ancient demons. Of course, its power level was almost on par with the Cultivation World, with the strongest demons only reaching the Divinity Transformation Realm, also known as the Fifth Stage Demon Cultivation. At one time, the ancient demon realm also invaded the Cultivation World. They sent a large number of demon cultivators into the Cultivation World, causing endless turmoil and slaughter. The catastrophe of the Ancient Era had a great connection with the ancient demon realm. One can say that the reason there are so many demonic beasts in the Cultivation World is due to the legacy of the ancient demon realm. Many demons are the descendants of those ancient demons from the ancient demon realm. "Grand Elder, can you activate the ancient demon altar now?" "But how is this related to your plan?" Many Nascent Soul cultivators of the Sea Clan were visibly excited. "Of course, it''s related." "To activate the ancient demon altar, not only do we need numerous top-grade Spirit Stones,..." "...we also need large amounts of demon blood." "In other words, we need a blood sacrifice." "The problem is, if we slaughter the Sea Clan members in large numbers, it will definitely lead to the division of the Sea Clan." "That''s why I initiated the war between the Sea Clan and the Human Clan, leading to numerous Sea Clan cultivators dying at the hands of humans." "In this way, we naturally and subtly accumulate enough offerings." "And it will not lead to unrest within the Sea Clan." "After all, humans are the ones killing them, not us." The Elder of the Sea Clan said quietly, his tone carrying a hint of cruelty that sent a chill down one''s spine. "This!" The pupils of the Sea Clan''s Nascent Soul cultivators contracted, as they suddenly grasped the Grand Elder''s plan. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clearly, the Grand Elder''s plan was a double-edged sword. If the Sea Clan does indeed win this war and become the overlord of the Canglan Sea, Then there would be no need to activate the ancient demon altar. As the reigning overlord, they would not require help from the ancient demon realm. But if they fail, the bodies of a large number of Sea Clan cultivators can be collected as offerings to activate the ancient demon altar. Whether a victory or a defeat, the Grand Elder''s plan is foolproof. Such a strategy could be described as beyond reproach. Thinking of this, all of them looked at the Elder with fearful eyes. No one expected that even they, Nascent Soul Sea Clan cultivators, would fall within the calculations of the Grand Elder. "Don''t blame me. All of this is for the future of the Sea Clan." "Moreover, once the ancient demon altar is activated, and the door to the ancient demon realm is opened,..." "For us, the Sea Clan, it will certainly bring immense benefits." "By then, not just the Canglan Sea, but the entire Cultivation World, will be under the rule of our demon clan." "The world will become the territory of our demon clan." The Grand Elder of the Sea Clan solemnly said. "We understand." "Grand Elder, what should we do next?" All the Nascent Soul Sea Clan cultivators were looking at the Grand Elder. Although they were terrified of the Grand Elder''s ruthless methods, dead demons cannot come back to life. A dead demon can''t talk. Even if they continue to pursue this, it will be futile. They could only blame their misfortune of dying at the hands of human cultivators. Now the most important thing is the future of the Sea Clan and the activation of the ancient demon altar." "In this war, I have collected a large number of bodies of Sea Clan cultivators, all of which can be used as offerings." "But there are other materials that need to be prepared, so we still need some time." "All of these things will require your full assistance." "Now the human cultivators have been attracted by the relic of the Divinity Transformation, and they absolutely will not notice our actions." "Once the ancient demon altar is successfully activated, it will be the death knell for the human cultivators." The Elder of the Sea Clan said with killing intent. "Yes, Grand Elder." Upon hearing these words, many Nascent Soul Sea Clan cultivators were excited beyond measure. ¡­... Another ten or so days have passed. In the waters of the Tri-Star Island Group, numerous Nascent Soul cultivators and Array Masters from the Wuji Alliance rode their Flying Boats here, approaching this sea area. They came to Wood Star Island, and started constructing a Teleportation Array on it. This was a routine task for them. After all, the Wuji Alliance frequently constructs Teleportation Arrays on the various islands of the sea region in order to expand its territory. Once a Teleportation Array is built, Wuji Alliance cultivators can be teleported there at any time. Chapter 426 - 272 Ten Thousand Years Lifespan, Heavenly Earthly Wondrous Insect: Medicine Gu_5 Of course, the cost of constructing the teleportation array was extremely expensive and not something that average forces could bear. But in this case, it was naturally the Wuji Alliance and Immortal Mist City that bore half of the construction costs each. Thus, the profits from the teleportation array would also be split in half. Needless to say, this arrangement brought immense benefits for Immortal Mist City. Even cultivators from distant locations could come through the teleportation array. This greatly increased the profits of Immortal Mist City. Moreover, with the Nascent Soul cultivators maintaining order in the Tri-Star Island Group, no one dared to cause any disturbance. As for the Nascent Soul cultivators, they didn''t stay here at all, heading directly towards the Divinity Transformation ruins. "My lord, increasingly more Nascent Soul cultivators are headed towards those Divinity Transformation ruins," "I have never seen so many Nascent Soul Ancestors in my life." Leng Yuexi said with emotion. If she were still on Immortal Mist Island, she would never have had the chance to see a Nascent Soul Ancestor. But now, Nascent Soul Ancestors were seemingly popping up everywhere. Of course, this had a lot to do with the Divinity Transformation ruins. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it weren''t for the Divinity Transformation ruins, these Nascent Soul cultivators would be scattered across great distances, and it would be very difficult to come across one of them. "Oh, in that case, have they managed to break through the prohibition array of those Divinity Transformation ruins?" Zhou Sui asked. "Well, not exactly," "After all, it''s a fifth-stage array replete with three layers of protection." "Even a joint attack from numerous Nascent Soul cultivators could not breach this formation." "Now many fourth-stage array masters have set off for the Divinity Transformation ruins, attempting to find a weakness in the array." "But most likely, it would be quite some time before they manage to break through this formation." Lin Yazhu commented solemnly. "Let it be. Matters like this have nothing to do with us." "Simply safeguarding our own territory is enough." "Who knows what dangers lurk within those Divinity Transformation ruins; it''s better not to take unnecessary risks." Zhou Sui waved his hand dismissively. He had never entertained the idea of venturing into the Divinity Transformation ruins. Even though he possesses multiple clones, they were merely utilized for gathering intelligence. Given his current strengths, even if he were to obtain the numerous treasures within the Divinity Transformation ruins, he couldn''t protect them. Don''t assume that possessing a high-grade fourth-stage formation meant he could withstand numerous Nascent Soul Ancestors. These Nascent Soul old monsters all had numerous tricks up their sleeves, and who knew what they were capable of. So, the safest course of action was not to venture into the Divinity Transformation ruins. Once his cultivation improved, was there any treasure he couldn''t obtain? There was simply no need to rush. "My Lord, do you know when Sister Chu will return?" Out of sheer curiosity, Mu Ziyi asked. Since Chu Dieyi returned to the Sky Demon Sect, it had been nearly fifteen years. Even though for cultivators this period was not particularly long, it was certainly not brief either. She was a bit worried that something unexpected may have happened to Chu Dieyi. "Well, there''s no need to worry," "She''s still at the Sky Demon Sect, receiving her Nascent Soul inheritance." "After all, she has just advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm and will need to learn many things." "It''s impossible for her to leave the Sky Demon Sect so quickly," "Although, considering the time that has passed, she should soon be returning to the Immortal Mist Sect." Zhou Sui gave a slight smile. He had left one of his clones with Chu Dieyi, so naturally, he had a clear understanding of the situation surrounding Chu Dieyi. He even chatted with Chu Dieyi through the clone. Though he had been away for fifteen years, he felt as if she were within arm''s reach. Earlier, Chu Dieyi had sent word, stating that she had recently left the Sky Demon Sect and was planning to return to the Immortal Mist Sect. "That''s great." Hearing this, Mu Ziyi and the others felt a touch of joy. After all, they had spent many years with her and Chu Dieyi was extraordinarily knowledgeable about interpersonal relationships. So they had long become close companions. Naturally, they were deeply concerned about Chu Dieyi''s current situation. "Hmm." At that moment, Zhou Sui felt a stir in his heart. He squinted his eyes as if sensing something. "What''s the matter, my lord?" Ji Bingyu noticed Zhou Sui''s expression. "Someone''s trying to kill Dieyi." "It seems to be a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Xuan Yin Sect." "And it''s happening near the sea area around the Tri-Star Island Group." Zhou Sui''s eyes flashed with a chilly gleam. Having sensed Chu Dieyi''s danger through the clone he left with her, a touch of murderous intent emerged in him. Whoosh! With this in mind, Zhou Sui acted immediately, commanding a clone carrying various Gu Insects on his body to rescue her. The sea area was close by, so the distance wasn''t far. The clone, therefore, executed a cloud-riding technique, flying in the direction of Chu Dieyi. .... A little earlier in the timeline. At this time, Chu Dieyi had just finished fifteen years of arduous training in the Sky Demon Sect, during which she received the sect''s Nascent Soul inheritance. Only then did this long period of seclusion come to an end. Without another word, she immediately said goodbye. She didn''t want to waste even a second, mounting a flying boat and heading directly towards the Immortal Mist Sect. However, as soon as she approached the sea area near the Tri-Star Island Group, she was intercepted by three Nascent Soul Ancestors of the Xuan Yin Sect. "Oh no." Chu Dieyi''s heart sank immediately. She instantly knew that the adverse effects of her Sky Demon Calamity Body had kicked in again. This was because the good fortune she had previously gained was now depleted. What followed would be calamity. But her mind was clouded by the calamity, and for a while, she forgot about this. As a result, as soon as she stepped out of the door, she encountered an enemy at the Nascent Soul level. It could be said that her Sky Demon Calamity Body brought with it a terrible calamity. Even if ignored slightly, a disaster would occur. "Haha, Fellow Daoist Chu," "Why are you in such a hurry to leave?" "As members of the demonic faction, we should be familiar with each other." Speaking was Qi Heng, a Xuan Yin Sect''s Nascent Soul cultivator, a black-robed old man. He was the father of Qi Yongqiing, the Saint Heir of the Xuan Yin Sect and an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. "That''s right, if you leave in such a hurry, it''s like you''re disregarding our Xuan Yin Sect," "You should be aware of the implications." Another Nascent Soul cultivator began to speak. It was the Xuan Yin Sect''s Red Ghost Old Ancestor. With flame-red long hair tumbling around his shoulders and a feral expression on his face, he emitted an eerie aura. Behind him, numerous ghostly shadows emerged, making one''s skin crawl. "Indeed, we are close friends with your Sky Demon Sect''s Sect Master." "And you are his disciple, a perfect person to consult on a few matters." The last Nascent Soul cultivator was the Xuan Yin Sect''s White Bone Old Ancestor, an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator who carried a bone-white sword on his back, emanating a chill that penetrated to the bone. Chu Dieyi found herself surrounded by the three Nascent Soul Old Ancestors from the Xuan Yin Sect. Chapter 427 - 273: Enemy from the Xuan Yin Sect _1 "Oh? May I ask why the three of you are here?" Faced with the coercion of the three Nascent Soul cultivators, Chu Dieyi had no choice but to stop. However, she did not display any signs of panic, and remained humble yet dignified. "I just want to ask you one thing." "Is my son Qi Yongqing''s death related to you?" Nascent Soul cultivator Qi Heng was staring intently at Chu Dieyi. Although the plot by his son Qi Yongqing to capture Chu Dieyi was known by only a few, still some cultivators from the Sky Demon Sect who disliked Chu Dieyi had spilled the beans. Even though there was no concrete evidence. But it was sufficient to prove that his son indeed had contact with Chu Dieyi before his death. Moreover, his son''s death must have a significant connection with this woman. He needed no evidence at all. All he needed was a shred of suspicion to confront her. "Of course, it has nothing to do with me." "I''ve barely met your son Qi Yongqing a few times." "I wonder if fellow cultivator Qi misunderstood something?" "I hope fellow cultivator Qi won''t believe the rumors." Chu Dieyi firmly denied it, she naturally wouldn''t admit that this matter is related to her. And she also knew that they would have no evidence to prove it. Because her husband handled the matter very cleanly. "Still making excuses." "You were able to advance to Nascent Soul stage, and it''s most likely due to my son." "You must have used your beauty to seduce my son, committed a murder and stolen treasures." "You took away the various items for Nascent Soul cultivation from my son to successfully form your Nascent Soul." Qi Heng, the Nascent Soul cultivator, was filled with killing intent. He was convinced that this wicked woman had plotted against his son, squeezed out all the remaining value from his son, That was why she was able to successfully form her Nascent Soul. Otherwise, how could this woman possibly form her Nascent Soul so quickly?! "Why bother with this woman." "Since when do we in Xuan Yin Sect need to bother about evidence when we do things." "Since this woman is on her own, capture her alive, and apply torture." "I would like to see if this woman dares to remain stubborn." The Red Ghost Old Ancestor had already lost his patience. The terrifying ghost aura released from his body made the sky within hundreds of miles dim. It was covered by endless ghost aura, as if it had transformed into a dark Ghost Domain. "Red Ghost Fellow Daoist, dare you lay your hands on me?" "I am a Nascent Soul elder of the Sky Demon Sect, are you planning to start a war with the Sky Demon Sect?" Chu Dieyi''s face changed, she didn''t expect him to make a move right away without any hesitation. "Foolish. After killing you, won''t no one know that we from Xuan Yin Sect did it?" "Moreover, I have a feud with your Master Qian Ziyun, it''s this woman who hinders me from advancing to the late stage of Nascent Soul." "It''s a grudge for obstructing the path." "Since I can''t deal with Qian Ziyun, dealing with her disciple is the same." The Red Ghost Old Ancestor chuckled coldly. Clearly, the reason he agreed to Qi Heng''s request to team up was because he held a grudge against the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect. He wanted to take this opportunity to take her disciple as a way of getting revenge. Boom~~ With a wave of his hand, he immediately released three ghostly fiends from his body. They were as tall as eighteen meters, resembling giants, their bodies pitch-black, heads crowned with a single horn, instilled with a fearsome ghostly aura. Each of them was a Fourth Stage ghost, equivalent to a Nascent Soul Level entity. These were the Red Ghost Old Ancestor''s trump cards. Precisely because he commanded these three Fourth Stage ghosts, his combat power greatly exceeded that of his peers. Even among mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, he could be placed at the top of the rankings. "Die, consume her for me." The face of the Red Ghost Old Ancestor twisted, his hands forming seals, deploying his skill. Suddenly, the eyes of the three Fourth Stage single-horned ghosts radiated a malevolent light, penetrating the void as a vast ghostly aura blanketed hundreds of miles, seeming to engulf the sky in black, blotting out the sun. Even in the middle of the day, sunlight was unable to pierce the black fog. The surrounding temperature plummeted rapidly, causing people to shiver uncontrollably. Even the vast sea was frozen by this chilling aura, forming a thick layer of ice. "Yellow Luo Umbrella!" Chu Dieyi calmly pulled out a top-grade defensive artifact from her body, a yellow umbrella appeared over her head, immediately generating a thick yellow barrier covered with densely packed runes. Boom! In an instant, the three Fourth Stage single-horned ghosts charged, transforming into ghost claws, brutally hammering against the top-grade defensive artifact, demonstrating its terrifying power. Boom~~ Merely with one hit, the yellow barrier couldn''t withstand the ferocious force, immediately shattering into pieces, cracks appeared on this defensive artifact. Simultaneously, the chilly ghostly aura invaded, capable of freezing the meridians within a cultivator''s body, causing one''s limbs to tremble in the cold. Unable to withstand such an attack, Chu Dieyi was sent reeling thousands of meters away. The surrounding sea was agitated by this shockwave, creating a massive tidal wave. A horrifying tidal wave formed, submerging the surrounding unknown islands. "Could he really be this powerful?!" Chu Dieyi was taken aback, naturally, she had heard of the fame of the Xuan Yin Sect''s Red Ghost Old Ancestor. The latter was a renowned Saint Heir in the Xuan Yin Sect during his youth. With his Ghost Controlling skill, his reputation echoed throughout the Canglan Sea. Once, to cultivate a powerful ghost, he paid the price of slaughtering all lives on an island, using them as food for his Fourth Stage ghost. But she never thought that after so many years, he had managed to cultivate three Fourth Stage ghosts. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he had the chance to advance to the Late Nascent Soul Stage, he might truly be able to challenge her master. Unfortunately, it seemed his path was blocked by her master, making it impossible for him to advance to the Late Nascent Soul Stage. This was a grievance of denying advancement, no less than a grievance of killing one''s father. No wonder he was so angry, intending to kill her, his disciple, to vent his anger. "A cultivator who has only recently advanced to Nascent Soul can withstand the attack of my three Fourth Stage ghosts?" "As expected of the Sky Demon Sect''s Saintess, possessing Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude, and reportedly possessing a special physique." "Your talent is no less than your master Qian Ziyun." "If that is the case, then I can''t let you live." "Otherwise, the Sky Demon Sect might end up ruling the demon sects if a second Qian Ziyun emerges?" The Red Ghost Old Ancestor emanated a more terrifying killing intent. Just a fleeting spar revealed Chu Dieyi''s stable foundation. She was definitely not someone with a weak foundation, and her chances of advancing to the Late Nascent Soul Stage in the future were about seventy to eighty percent. Enough to prove the astonishing talent of this woman. But the more it was like this, the less he could leave this woman alive. This was not just for revenge, but also to eliminate a major enemy of the Xuan Yin Sect. Even if they all belonged to the demon cults, there was also competition among them. They could not allow the Sky Demon Sect to monopolize the power in the future. Chapter 428 - 274: Qian Ziyun, the Perfect Mature Woman with Thousands of Charming Traits_1 "Demonic Cloud Fan." Chu Dieyi''s complexion hardened. She knew that she wouldn''t be able to escape these three Xuan Yin Sect Nascent Soul cultivators unless she exerted her full power. She immediately took out the middle grade spiritual treasure, the Demonic Cloud Fan. She circulated the immense Nascent Soul mana within her body, pouring it into the Demonic Cloud Fan. Boom~~ The black fan pulsed once, filling the air with endless black fog covering hundreds of miles. The light of day was blocked out, and everyone was enshrouded in the mist. It was as though the black fog had instantly transformed into terrifying demon creatures, lunging toward the Red Ghost Old Ancestor and others. "Childish tricks." The Red Ghost Old Ancestor snorted coldly. With a wave of his hand, he lightly spurred the middle-grade spiritual treasure Ghost Control Flag in his hand. Three fourth-stage ghost creatures erupted forth, emitting a red flame from their mouths. It was Ghost Fire of Red Flames! This terrifying flame, controlled by ghost creatures, is a unique fire of heaven and earth. Once it hit an enemy, it would immediately incinerate them to ash, and could even burn the soul directly. It was terribly powerful. Rumble~~ Balls of red flame began to burn the endless black fog, tearing through it like a giant sword. It even blasted toward the distant islands. With one strike, the red flame hit a thousand-meter high mountain, blowing it apart in an instant. The terrifying fire turned the area into a boundless sea of fire. Countless rocks were turned into magma. The ground was flowing with massive rivers of magma. "This guy." Chu Dieyi''s pupils contracted, shocked in her heart. It could only be said that the Red Ghost Old Ancestor, who was of the same era as her master, was indeed worthy of his reputation. She had only just ascended to the early-stage Nascent Soul Realm. In terms of combat experience and internal mana, she was no match for the Red Ghost Old Ancestor. Not to mention, there were two other Nascent Soul cultivators early stage still eying her vigilantly. She was now considering retreating. To be honest, she had gained many treasures and trump cards from the Sky Demon Sect now. If she really wanted to run away, these three Nascent Soul cultivators might not be able to stop her. "Don''t worry, I will lend you a hand." At that moment, a voice suddenly conveyed to the depths of Chu Dieyi''s consciousness. The speaker was one of Zhou Sui''s clones. The place where Chu Dieyi was located was only tens of thousands of kilometers from Immortal Mist Sect. By utilizing the power of the Teleportation Insect, he could reach that area almost instantly. After all, the Teleportation Insect had advanced to the Third Class, High Grade, and could teleport a distance of a million kilometers at most. And it could even be used over a hundred times. Of course, after teleporting, it required a considerable amount of time to gather void energy before it could teleport again. But now Zhou Sui spent most of his time cultivating intensely, and there was little need to use the Teleportation Insect anyway. Therefore, it didn''t even matter if he wasted some void energy. "My beloved." After hearing that, Chu Dieyi was delighted. Although she knew that her lover was only at the Golden Core Realm in cultivation, and normally, he should barely stand a chance against three Nascent Soul cultivators. Yet, for some reason, as long as her beloved arrived, she would have enough confidence. Even when faced with the greatest difficulties, it was nothing much to her. "Dream Realm!" In an instant, Zhou Sui did not plan to make small talk with Chu Dieyi because now was not the time for leisure. He instantly used the power of the Dream Soul Gu, which had advanced to the fourth-stage low-grade, and had become many times stronger than before. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Boom~~~ Centered on Zhou Sui''s body, a dreamland world descended instantly, covering hundreds of miles in the surrounding area. Like an array barrier, it enveloped the entire area. Around the seawaters, white fog rose abruptly, covering several miles, isolating that space. Thus, it was not just that people from the outside could not get in, but those inside would not be able to get out. This could be said to be the terrifying power of the Dream Realm. The Dream Soul Gu, which had reached the four-stage realm, could create a temporary dreamland world. If the dreamland world couldn''t be broken, one could only be trapped in that Dream Realm. Even if one was proficient in Pupil Skill and could see through illusion, it would be useless. What?! The faces of the three Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators¡ªRed Ghost Old Ancestor, White Bone Old Ancestor, and Qi Heng¡ªchanged. They were startled to find themselves in the middle of a dense forest, a great change from their previous location. Just before, they were on the sea, so how did they end up here all of a sudden? Furthermore, they had completely lost sight of Chu Dieyi. "Damn it, we''ve been fooled." "This is an illusion world formed by a fourth-stage formation." "Unless the array core of the fourth-stage formation is found, we can only be trapped in this formation." "Just when did Chu Dieyi set up a fourth-stage formation in this sea area?" The face of the Red Ghost Old Ancestor turned pale. He never would have thought he''d be fooled in such a way by a junior. He was planning to ambush Chu Dieyi, But now he ended up being trapped by her instead. It was truly a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, oblivious to the oriole behind. He didn''t even know when Chu Dieyi had set up the fourth-stage formation, he was completely in the dark. Boom~~ As soon as he finished speaking, a cloud of white fog surged over, covering the area, separating instantly the Red Ghost Old Ancestor, White Bone Old Ancestor, and Qi Heng. Chapter 429 - 274: Qian Ziyun, the Perfect Mature Woman with Thousands of Charming Traits_2 This made it impossible for them to join forces and trace each other''s whereabouts. "Chu friend, please don''t rush." "We both belong to the sect of demon cultivators, why should we resort to violence?" "If we fight among ourselves here, it won''t be good for everyone." "There could also be a conflict between the Sky Demon Sect and the Xuan Yin Sect, events you surely wouldn''t like to see." Qi Heng was completely panicked, pushed to his limits by fear. At this moment, he realized that he had completely underestimated this woman, Chu Dieyi. The techniques she controlled were not only strange, but also endless and unimaginable. To be honest, where is the nascent soul cultivator who just advanced? Even veteran nascent soul cultivators wouldn''t be able to do much better. No wonder his son fell into this woman''s hands ¨C his death was not unjust at all. "Oh, is that so?" "You were just telling me that as long as you killed me here, the Sky Demon Sect wouldn''t have known anything." "So, can I interpret it like this ¨C as long as I kill all three of you nascent soul cultivators here, the Xuan Yin Sect won''t know about it either." "Let me tell you the truth: it''s indeed my hand that caused your son, Qi Yongqing''s death. Don''t you want to avenge him?" Chu Dieyi''s voice echoed in the white mist. Qi Heng couldn''t determine Chu Dieyi''s real positioning despite his best sensing efforts. This left Qi Heng even more panicked and flustered. "Chu friend, don''t worry." "I have many sons. It doesn''t matter if one dies." "If you let me go, I promise not to take revenge on you. All past actions will not be held against you." Qi Heng deeply regretted his decision, his insides churning. This woman''s blatant confession made it clear that she wanted to kill him. Moreover, she indeed had the capability of doing so. If he had known how terrifying Chu Dieyi was earlier, he would never have sought revenge. After all, the death of a son doesn''t matter much. However, no matter what he said now, it was already too late. "Is that so? I don''t believe you." "Only a dead person can keep a secret well." "So, I''ll be sending you straight to hell," Chu Dieyi sneered, naturally not believing any single word from him. Since he wanted to kill her, how could she possibly let this nascent soul cultivator from the Xuan Yin Sect escape? Dead people are incapable of revenge, even if they wished to do so. Whoosh! sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, Chu Dieyi manipulated her middle-grade spiritual treasure, the Demonic Cloud Fan, and a terrifying black demonic light was instantly triggered, attacking Qi Heng directly. This was the destructive demonic light of the Demonic Cloud Fan, which contained formidable destructive power. Once hit, it would destroy not only the body, but also the soul, it was basically a certain death. "You''re not going to kill me, Qi Heng, that easily." Hair standing on its end, Qi Heng felt the lethal threat. He immediately took a lower-grade defensive spiritual treasure from his body, the Xuan Iron Flight Shield. This was a very rare defensive spiritual treasure, made from a large piece of Xuan Iron from the Cold Yin Land. Not only was it incredibly solid, but also once activated by a spell, it could form an automatic defense around the user, even able to withstand the attack of a nascent soul cultivator. It could be said that because he was a nascent soul cultivator who was extremely afraid of death, he purchased this lower-grade defensive spiritual treasure at a substantial cost. A series of shields immediately appeared around him, wrapping around his body. It was a full-scale defense. Soul-dispersing Stinger! But at this moment, Zhou Sui made his move and immediately applied a Soul Secret Art - Soul-dispersing Stinger. The Soul-dispersing Stinger that had advanced into the Great Achievement Realm was more than ten times more powerful than before. Furthermore, since Zhou Sui was now in the nascent soul body cultivation stage, his soul power increased significantly. This means the power of the Soul-dispersing Stinger was more terrifying than before. Although the Xuan Iron Flight Shield could block various physical and skill attacks, it could not block soul attacks. A ghost-like soul spike instantly bombarded him. Thump! With just one strike, the Soul-dispersing Stinger hit Qi Heng''s soul, tearing it apart, and a sharp pain erupted from him, just like thousands of ants tearing at him. "Curses! So, you''ve mastered a soul attack secret technique!" Qi Heng was perplexed, his severe pain made him unable to control the lower-grade defensive spiritual treasure, which led to a gap in his defenses. Chu Dieyi immediately took advantage of this gap, and a beam of destructive demon light attacked. Boom! This destructive demon light brutally struck Qi Heng, his body shattered, splintering just like a watermelon, his blood spilling onto the sea, staining the waters red. With just one strike, Qi Heng, an early-stage Nascent Soul demon cultivator, was killed by Chu Dieyi, without any power to fight back. He couldn''t even struggle. Whiz! At the moment of Qi Heng''s death, a black light tried to enter Chu Dieyi''s body at an extraordinary pace. This was the Grudge Boomerang. But Chu Dieyi remained calm and composed, pulling out a straw doll from her body, instantly forming a barrier in front of her. The black light immediately attached itself to the straw doll, turning it black. "Hehe, you even wanted to curse me after death. It''s not that easy." Chu Dieyi smirked, apparently expecting this already. "What is that?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "Beloved, this is our Sky Demon Sect''s exclusive puppet secret technique - Body-double Puppet." Chapter 430 - 274: Qian Ziyun, the Perfect Mature Woman with Thousands of Charming Traits_3 "While the Soul Secret Art can''t be blocked, it can be transferred." "That''s why our ancestors of Sky Demon Sect had created a unique secret technique: the puppet substitute." "As long as we infuse our own aura into the puppet during its creation, it practically becomes our clone." "But Soul Secret Art doesn''t have intelligence or wisdom. It traces based on aura." "By doing this, we can use the puppet to replace us, and withstand the force of the Soul Secret Art." "When the time comes, we just need to destroy the puppet and the power of the Soul Secret Art then disappears." "Moreover, the puppets can not only block the Soul Secret Art but can also fend off various curses and transfer injuries." "This secret technique is limitless, to say the least." Chu Dieyi explained. This was also one way that the Sky Demon Sect would deal with the Soul Secret Art. After all, she didn''t waste fifteen years for nothing, she had obtained numerous secret techniques from the library of the Sky Demon Sect. Each of these techniques could shake the Canglan Sea region. "I see." Zhou Sui had a sudden realization. The principles of the puppetry were not much different from his own cloning technique. Only puppet clones were cheap to produce and could serve as a regular method. The demon cultivators were pretty clever. Since this secret technique was created by the demon sect, naturally, it had to be resolved by someone from the demon sect. Earlier he was hoping to find a corresponding technique that could resist the Soul Secret Art in the Wuji Alliance. Little did he know, he was looking in the wrong direction, he couldn''t find it anywhere. He still needed the help of a cultivator from the Sky Demon Sect. As Chu Dieyi was a saintess in the Sky Demon Sect and currently a Nascent Soul senior cultivator in the Sky Demon Sect, it was quite normal for her to possess such techniques. "Could you teach me this secret technique?" Zhou Sui asked. "Of course, no problem." "In fact, I know that you are knowledgeable and love studying the Hundred Arts of Cultivation." "That''s why this time in the Sky Demon Sect''s library, I copied numerous Legacy Cultivation Methods." "I copied all that were not restricted by the Sky Demon Sect." "If it wasn''t for this, I probably would have returned earlier." Chu Dieyi gazed adoringly at Zhou Sui. She did a myriad of things for Zhou Sui. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What!" Zhou Sui blinked. He was filled with emotion. If the generations of cultivators from the Sky Demon Sect knew what Chu Dieyi had done, they would be furious. Their carefully preserved Legacy Cultivation Method for thousands of years is now given away by the saintess. However, for him, it was a significant windfall. After all, the Book Worm needed a large amount of cultivation secrets and Heritage Jade Records to grow. The Sky Demon Sect was a Nascent Soul Sect and the amount of cultivation secrets it had accumulated was beyond the comprehension of ordinary cultivators. Even the Wuji Alliance, a Nascent Soul force, could not compare to such an ancient demon sect like the Sky Demon Sect. "Let''s also take care of the two Nascent Soul demon cultivators." Zhou Sui really wanted to get the various secret records of the Sky Demon Sect for the first time, but now was not the time to do these things. They had to deal with the remaining two Nascent Soul demon cultivators first. Even though the White Bone Old Ancestor and the Red Ghost Old Ancestor were currently trapped in the Dream Realm, no one knew how long they could be held there. It''s better to solve the issue as soon as possible. Whoosh! In an instant, his figure flashed, and he immediately slew towards the White Bone Old Ancestor. "Finally appeared, huh?" "Do you think an illusion technique can deal with me, the White Bone Old Ancestor?" "You should know that the old soul of the White Bone is a supreme Sword Cultivator, with a clear understanding of swords." "Any illusory art would be easily seen through by me. Die!" The White Bone Old Ancestor sneered, immediately unsheathing a lower-grade spiritual treasure, the White Bone colossal sword, made entirely from the bones of ancient monsters. The blade was pure white and incomparably sharp. Even the colossal sword possessed chilling, profound Yin forces. Once it strikes an opponent, it could easily shred the enemy, even infiltrating the opponent with profound Yin force. A single slash could emit chilling sword energy, resulting in nothing left of the opponent. Boom~~ In an instant, the White Bone Old Ancestor made his move, wielding the colossal White Bone sword, sending out a hundred feet of white sword glow, erupting like a venomous snake''s breath, piercing the sky, accompanied by a terrifying Sword Intent. The sword intent was intimidating, as if the space around was filled with bare white bones and the vision of a sea of blood and corpses. The aura of death was too horrifying. "Impossible, my White Bone Colossal Sword couldn''t kill you?!" But in the next second, the White Bone Old Ancestor was stunned because he could feel that his sword had clearly hit the figure who suddenly appeared. But sword strikes gave off sparks as if they struck imperishable ore. His White Bone Sword Qi couldn''t bisect the person in front of him. He was simply dumbstruck, as this was an unprecedented experience. Even if a Nascent Soul cultivator was wearing a lower-grade defense spiritual treasure, it should be difficult to withstand his sword. But the enemy who suddenly appeared managed to block his White Bone Sword Qi. This was simply incredible. "A good attack, but it''s a pity it can''t break my defense." The one who attacked was Zhou Sui. Even though he was a clone, he inherited the capabilities of his main body, his double-layered divine barrier was being stimulated. This also made his body''s defensive strength not less than any lower-grade defense spiritual treasure. Chapter 431 - 274: Charming and Alluring Qian Ziyun, the Perfect Lady-4 Even the Sword Qi attack of a Sword Cultivator couldn''t harm him as it was blocked by his Divine Elephant Barrier, leaving him unscathed. "This isn''t good." The hair on White Bone Old Ancestor stood on end as he sensed a lethal danger. After his sword was blocked, the mysterious cultivator had rushed straight towards him, dodging nothing Thud! Zhou Sui advanced with a punch, condensing all his inner strength, the Dragon-Elephant Fist, containing the power of five hundred thousand horses. It was as though the power of a real dragon and divine elephant overlapped, producing unparalleled destructive power. At this moment, White Bone Old Ancestor wasn''t able to prepare at all. Because Zhou Sui''s punch was simply too fast, it seemed to tear through the air, exceeding ten times the speed of sound. Boom~~ His punch landed solidly on the White Bone Old Ancestor, and the terrifying force instantly blasted his chest, creating a huge bloody hole, with blood gushing out. The force from this punch even struck a mountainous island dozens of miles away. Instantly, that kilometer-high mountain was also struck by the same punch, and half of it collapsed instantly, all the stones turning into dust scattering on the ground. A tens-of-miles-long crack appeared in the place where the force of the punch passed, seeming to split the island into two halves. Luckily, this island was uninhabited; otherwise, the aftershock of this force could have shattered countless lives. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was the terrifying power of a Nascent Soul Body Cultivator. His every move seemed to resemble that of ancient beasts Whoosh! In an instant, White Bone Old Ancestor was terrified, and his Nascent Soul instantly escaped, performing a teleportation skill. Even though his body was smashed by Zhou Sui''s punch, as long as his Nascent Soul is alive, he is not dead yet. As long as he finds a suitable body, he can take over and live another life. This was one of the reasons why Nascent Soul Ancestors were so hard to kill. In response, the white Nascent Soul instantaneously teleported and fled. "Think you can run away? It''s not that simple." "Die." Zhou Sui''s Heart''s Eye Power spread out and immediately sensed that the White Bone Old Ancestor''s Nascent Soul had fled hundreds of miles away. As one can imagine, the speed of Nascent Soul teleportation was quite astonishing. Ordinary cultivators simply couldn''t capture the trajectory of Nascent Soul teleportation, and could only watch helplessly as the opponent escaped. Unfortunately, under the scrutiny of the Heart''s Eye, all escape was useless. Zhou Sui''s Heart''s Eye Power sensed everything clearly. Bloodline Divine Power - War Stomp! Suddenly, Zhou Sui stood still, his left foot tapped lightly, and he demonstrated Bloodline Divine Power''s War Stomp. This was a Divine Art power he gained when his Dragon Elephant Bloodline was concentrated to a certain extent. Humming~~~ Centered on his body, invisible sound wave power and Void Power instantly spread to a radius of hundreds of miles with lightning speed. "No~" White Bone Old Ancestor shrieked, sensing a lethal crisis. At this moment, he sensed an invisible fluctuation in the air, moving at an unbelievably fast speed. Even if he wanted to perform teleportation now, it was already too late. Because this was a range-based attack, hiding anywhere would be in vain. Boom~~ In an instant, White Bone Old Ancestor''s Nascent Soul couldn''t withstand this terrifying sound wave power and exploded like a watermelon, shattered in all directions. Even hundreds of miles of the sea area were under terrible shock. Many fish in the deep sea were shocked to death; their white bellies floated up on the ocean surface. If this had been an island, probably the mountains of hundreds of miles would have collapsed in an instant and reduced to a flat surface. White Bone Old Ancestor, dead! "Sweetie, you just killed the White Bone Old Ancestor like that? That''s incredible." Chu Dieyi was shocked as she watched the scene unfold. Although she knew that Zhou Sui''s cultivation had progressed rapidly during the past few years, not only had his cultivation advanced to the Late Golden Core, but his body had also reached the level of Nascent Soul Body Cultivation. His strength was many times more formidable than before. He might even be comparable to an Early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator in combat power. But without witnessing it with her own eyes, she didn''t quite dare to believe it. But now, even the famous Nascent Soul Demon Cultivator White Bone Old Ancestor was beaten to death by her sweetheart. It proved that Zhou Sui''s power was beyond imagination. "There''s only one left." Zhou Sui sensed the presence of the last Nascent Soul Cultivator in the Dream Realm - the Red Ghost Old Ancestor. This was the most formidable enemy, whose cultivation had also reached the Middle-stage of Nascent Soul. A Red Ghost Old Ancestor was probably equivalent to ten White Bone Old Ancestors. This was enough to prove how fearsome the Red Ghost Old Ancestor was, not just an ordinary figure. Previously, Chu Dieyi had been suppressed by him in a fight and hardly had any chance to fight back. "Sweetie, the Red Ghost Old Ancestor is not that simple." "He is an old monster from the same era as my master, with many tactics." "It won''t be easy to kill the Red Ghost Old Ancestor." Chu Dieyi''s face was solemn. She had clashed with the Red Ghost Old Ancestor several times just now, and already deeply realized how extraordinary the Red Ghost Old Ancestor was. After all, he was once a Saint Heir of the Xuan Yin Sect, undoubtedly the cream of the crop. It was only because he was plotted against by her master that his advancement was hindered and he remained at the Middle-stage of Nascent Soul. Now, after many years of cultivation, the Red Ghost Old Ancestor had mastered three Fourth-stage Middle-Grade ghost creatures. Chapter 432 - 274: The Charming and Alluring Qian Ziyun, Perfect Royal Sister _5 This level of strength is ranked among the top even among many cultivators in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul. Just the Red Ghost Old Ancestor alone is equivalent to four cultivators in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul. "No problem." "If it were another cultivator in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul, I might have a hard time dealing with it." "Luckily, I possess the power that restrains this guy." "This time, the Red Ghost Old Ancestor is undoubtedly doomed." Zhou Sui was calm and collected, his figure flashed and he flew straight towards the Red Ghost Old Ancestor. "Dead?" sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Qi Heng and White Bone Old Ancestor are both dead? They are absolute wastes." "They can''t even hold back the enemy for a while, even delaying the enemy is beyond them." The Red Ghost Old Ancestor''s face turned extremely grim. He felt the life force of his two companions rapidly fade away. That is to say, only he himself remains out of the three Nascent Souls of the Xuan Yin Sect. The situation had reached a dire point. To tell the truth, he had no idea what had happened. The speed of his companions'' death was too fast, after all, they were Nascent Soul cultivators. They weren''t some chickens or ducks, how could they be slain instantly?! Now he was on high alert, wielding the Middle Grade Spiritual Treasure, the Ghost Control Flag in his hand. Three Fourth stage ghost creatures formed a spatial cross around him, vigilantly watching for any possible attack. Centering his body, he expanded an endless Ghost Domain. Huge strands of ghost Qi were released, covering this area and seemingly intending to corrode the Dream Realm. "Kill!" In a flash, Zhou Sui made his move, he used the power of the Robbery Thunder Worm. The Robbery Thunder Worm, now advanced to the Third Class, High Grade realm, had the power to control the Power of Thunder Tribulation. The Red Ghost Old Ancestor, who controlled ghosts, was an innate nemesis to the Robbery Thunder Worm. After all, this wasn''t ordinary Thunder power, but the Power of Thunder Tribulation, several times more terrifying than common Thunder. Especially for Yin organisms, it could cause more than ten times the damage. Even though it is only at the Third Class, High Grade realm now, it still can cause terrifying damage to Fourth stage ghosts. Boom~~ The next second, dozens, hundreds of purple thunders burst out from the Robbery Thunder Worm, bombarding the Red Ghost Old Ancestor. It was akin to forming a thunderstorm. They locked onto the breath of the Red Ghost Old Ancestor, leaving him with no room to escape or resist. "What? The power of Thunder?" "I see, you want to use the power of Thunder to restrain my ghosts, right?" "It''s a pity that the ghosts I control are Fourth stage One-Horned Ghost Kings and are not afraid of regular Thunder." "You''ve made the wrong calculation." "Wait, this isn''t regular Thunder, it''s Tribulation Thunder." "Damn it, how did you manage to control the power of Thunder Tribulation, who the hell are you?" The Red Ghost Old Ancestor originally didn''t think much when he saw Thunder exploding from the haze, after all, he didn''t know how many methods he had cultivated in order to reduce his ghosts'' weaknesses. Ordinary cultivators thought they could restrain his ghosts by applying the Thunder skill, they are sorely mistaken. But when the purple Thunder was close, the hair on his body stood on end as he felt a lethal crisis. The presence of this Tribulation Thunder was deeply ingrained in his memory. When he advanced to the Nascent Soul stage in the past and faced the Heavenly Tribulation, he encountered such a Tribulation Thunder. That Tribulation was a narrow escape from death for him. If the Xuan Yin Sect hadn''t provided him with abundant treasures to help him overcome the Heavenly Tribulation, he would have definitely died that time. Despite this, he still had lingering fears of the Heavenly Tribulation and vivid memories of it. Feeling the presence of the Tribulation Thunder again now, was like awakening his body''s primal fear. And it wasn''t just him that was afraid, but also the three Fourth stage ghost creatures. To them, Tribulation Thunder was one of the most terrifying forces in the world. It was their ghostly bane. Even though they were being controlled by the Middle Grade Spiritual Treasure, the Ghost Control Flag, they too wanted to break free from the control and escape from the place now. Unfortunately, it was already too late. Rumble~~ In an instant, hundreds of purple Tribulation Thunders arrived, seemingly tearing apart the haze, tracing a sinuous path. They hit the three Fourth stage ghost creatures, and the terrifying power of Tribulation Thunder instantly burst out. It was as if snow had met the sun and started to melt gradually. Even though they were Fourth stage ghost creatures, they still couldn''t resist this terrible Power of Thunder Tribulation. "Ahhh!!!" The three Fourth stage ghost creatures let out harsh screams. They couldn''t withstand even for a second and instantly died under the Tribulation Thunder, turning into dust in an instant. "Impossible!" Seeing this, the Red Ghost Old Ancestor''s eyes almost popped out, he was simply livid. He didn''t even know how much time and resources he had spent to cultivate these three Fourth stage ghost creatures. With their power, he had been invincible. But now, with just one strike, the Tribulation Thunder descended and killed all his Fourth stage ghost creatures. Years of hard work gone in an instant. He wished he could tear the mastermind behind this to pieces. But he hadn''t gotten that opportunity yet. Because the Robbery Thunder Worm had struck again, a barrel-thick purple Tribulation Thunder descended from the sky, locked onto the breath of the Red Ghost Old Ancestor and heavily hit him on his head. "No, no, no!!!" The Red Ghost Old Ancestor screamed, now he finally knew how his three Fourth stage ghost creatures had died. This power of Tribulation Thunder was simply terrifying beyond measure, filled with a destructive force of annihilation. The moment it entered his body, his Nascent Soul''s Mana instantly melted. Chapter 433 - 274: The Charming and Alluring Qian Ziyun, Perfect Royal Sister _6 His internal organs and meridians were severely damaged. It was like a bomb exploding inside him. Boom~~ In an instant, the Red Ghost Old Ancestor''s entire body was turned into charcoal. He remained standing in mid-air, looking like a statue with his eyes wide open, seemingly in disbelief that he was dead. This felt like divine punishment. With a thud, he lost all his strength, and his body fell from the sky, landing onto the sea, and causing splashes of water. the Red Ghost Old Ancestor, dead! Boom~~ At this point, Zhou Sui manipulated the Dream Soul Gu, immediately swallowing up the soul memories of Red Ghost Old Ancestor, White Bone Old Ancestor, and Qi Heng. The vast memories turned into dream bubbles and appeared within the Dream Soul Gu. For the Dream Soul Gu, the souls of these three Nascent Soul cultivators were beneficial. As for retribution, he was not worried. After all, this was just a clone that would dissolve soon, and the retribution would become ineffective. "My Lord, you are too powerful," Chu Dieyi arrived by Zhou Sui''s side, watching him with admiration. She had fought with the Red Ghost Old Ancestor several times and knew how powerful he was. He was truly a worthy Nascent Soul elder of Xuan Yin Sect. But now, he was no match for her lord. It took only a few moves to wipe out the Red Ghost Old Ancestor. It is important to remember that her lord is just a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, yet he can challenge those of a higher stage. Killing a Nascent Soul with a Golden Core. If this story is spread, it will definitely shake the Canglan Sea area. This is something worthy of being recorded in the Cultivation World history. It was just luck," Zhou Suo humbly replied. "I just happened to have the power to counter the Red Ghost Old Ancestor." "So, he was just unlucky." "If it was another mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, it wouldn''t have been so easy to kill." Zhou Sui said modestly. He was self-aware that his combat strength was remarkable. With the ability of a Body Cultivator To stand against an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But it''s still slightly inadequate to face a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. As for the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, he was out of their league. After all, the gap in realms was too wide, and no means could bridge it. "Even so, it''s extremely impressive." "This is a Nascent Soul cultivator we''re talking about, not some random guy." Chu Dieyi exclaimed. She herself was a saintess of the Sky Demon Sect, a rare female cultivator blessed by heaven. However, she wouldn''t dare to claim she could kill a Nascent Soul with a Golden Core, let alone a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Therefore, she increasingly felt that her lord might truly be the reincarnation of a banished immortal. Otherwise, how could he be so powerful? Boom~~ At that moment, Zhou Sui waved his hand and collected the storage bags of the three Nascent Soul cultivators. He also withdrew the power of the dream world from Dream Soul Gu, causing the fog that enveloped the surrounding sea area to disappear completely. Because he obtained the soul memories of the Red Ghost Old Ancestor and others, he knew there was nothing left for tracing in their storage bags. After all, they were at the top of the Canglan Sea area. If there was anyone who could kill them, the Xuan Yin Sect was likely unable to avenge them. Moreover, once one reached the Nascent Soul Realm, they become their own support. Who then could support them? In this way, they naturally wouldn''t leave any traceable items in their storage bags. "Hmm." At this moment, Zhou Sui''s heart stirred, his Heart Eyes power spreading out, sensing a hidden figure in the distant sky. The other party''s aura was unfathomably deep, at least at the Nascent Soul Late Stage. However, this person did not seem to have any malicious intent, instead, they emitted a friendly aura. If it weren''t for his Heart Eyes power, he likely would not be able to detect the other party''s presence. One could imagine the excellence of the other party''s concealment technique, it was certainly beyond imagination. "Interesting." "You actually noticed my presence?!" "How exactly did you manage that?" "I''m using Sky Demon Sect''s high level cultivation technique, Sky Demon Hidden Art that transforms me into a Heavenly Demon, concealing me completely." "Normally, no one should be able to detect me." At this moment, it seemed like the person noticed Zhou Sui''s gaze, instantly canceling their concealment technique, and flew directly towards Zhou Sui and Chu Dieyi. In an instant, a peerless beauty appeared before Zhou Sui. The moment she appeared, even the sun seemed to fadeaway compared to her. Her beautiful eyes were like shimmering stars, sparkling with brilliance. Her gaze was captivating, making people feel humble, and dare not to defile. She was like a reigning queen, looking down on the world. But her cold eyes carried an irresistibly enchanting allure, wrapping one within a dream. She wore a long black veil dress that perfectly outlined her figure. One could say her appeal was far too overwhelming, probably only Mu Ziyi and Shen Biqian among his companions could compare with her. Unlike Master Peach Blossom, she exuded an endless enchantment, one that seemed to seep into the marrow. She was as ripe as a fruit, leaving one drooling. One could say, she was the perfect enchantress that made one wish to rush into her arms. "Master." The moment this stunning woman appeared, Chu Dieyi couldn''t help but exclaim. She never expected to meet her own master here when she was supposed to be at Sky Demon Sect. But now her master was appearing right beside her. For a moment, she felt uneasy, uncertain of what her master wanted to do. Even though she was now an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, theoretically on par with her master. But when faced with the Sky Demon Sect Master, who has shaken the Canglan Sea for hundreds of years, she was still terrified. The other party was simply not on the same level as other Nascent Soul Cultivators. After all, as a female cultivator, she ruled over one of the biggest demon sects in the Canglan Sea area, this sort of skill and strength, how many cultivators would be able to compare?! Master?! Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui''s heart stirred, looking with some disbelief at the stunning woman in front of him, he didn''t expect her to be the famous Sky Demon Sect Master Qian Ziyun. Immediately he felt a throb from the offspring-worm of the Obsession Gu within him, and instantly sensed the vast pure Yin energy from Qian Ziyun. Could it be, this woman is reportedly seven hundred years old. And she was the Sky Demon Sect Master, yet still retains pure Yin energy, it was beyond comprehension. But for him, this might be a great opportunity. After all, if he can infect the Sky Demon Sect Master with a Gu, he could harness the vast Yuanyin energy within her. This would be extremely beneficial to his future cultivation. More importantly, she was also his companion Chu Dieyi''s master, which was like an extra layer of close relation. Since advancing to the Nascent Soul, his cultivation progress would definitely be more difficult. If he didn''t come upon an opportunity, it''s likely he wouldn''t progress for hundreds of years. If there was an opportunity, naturally, he would not miss it. Once he missed this chance, wanting to encounter this Sky Demon Sect Master again would essentially be an impossibility. Of course, he had to admit, he was indeed lustful. To a famous beauty like her, shaking the Canglan Sea, he felt he almost couldn''t resist. "So, you''re my disciple''s companion?" "You do have good looks." "No wonder you made my disciple so infatuated with you, even daring to argue with me for your sake?" "Are you sure you haven''t cultivated any demonic sect secret techniques?" Qian Ziyun looked at Zhou Sui and was immediately amazed. Chapter 529 - 305: Which Man Can Resist Such a Test of Offering Ones Body_1 What?! Upon hearing this and seeing Zhou Sui''s earnest gaze, Qian Ziyun''s mouth twitched. Suddenly, the pills and Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine in her hands didn''t seem so attractive anymore. The implication of Zhou Sui''s words was that these medicines seemed beneath him. In other words, he must have vast amounts of pills and Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine on him. Perhaps he has even more than what''s present here, which explains his calm demeanor. No wonder her disciple, Chu Dieyi, has been clinging to him and doesn''t want to return to the Sky Demon Sect. It''s as if she has forgotten the existence of the Sky Demon Sect. Apparently, Zhou Sui has ample reserves of fourth stage Treasure Pills. Even if she were to return to the Sky Demon Sect, she would not receive many cultivation resources. Therefore, it would be better for her to stay with Zhou Sui. That''s it. He''s a son of fortune. Over the years, who knows how many treasures he''s obtained? He might even have entered multiple Divinity Transformation sites. Given this, it''s natural that he doesn''t value these pills and Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine. How infuriating! Why is my disciple so fortunate? She''s only two or three hundred years old, but she has met such an ideal suitor who also has explosive luck. Following this man, she may even have a great chance of achieving Divinity Transformation in the future. Thinking of this, Qian Ziyun had an increasing desire to possess Zhou Sui. The pills from the Demon Slaying Sect seemed insignificant now. Getting this man is what really matters. Following this man would bring more than just obtaining a secret realm for Divinity Transformation like the Demon Slaying Sect offers. She might even gain more inheritance from Divinity Transformation secret realms. This man is the real golden goose. The kind that keeps laying golden eggs. "Since it''s like this, thank you, Mr. Zhou." "After all, I haven''t made any contributions. I''m overwhelmed by such a generous gift." "If you don''t mind, you can enjoy a night with me as a reward." "I have nothing else to offer but myself." Qian Ziyun gave Zhou Sui a seductive look, her breath fragrant like orchids. She teasingly loosened her clothes, revealing confident charm and stunning curves. Every move she made was sultry and alluring. As if she was ready to be claimed by Zhou Sui any moment. This sly vixen! Seeing this, Zhou Sui was dazed. This woman was nothing short of a witch, a demoness. Which man could resist such a temptation? If it wasn''t for the fact that the Obsession Gu''s good feelings for her wasn''t enough, he would''ve taken this woman right away. But he knew, she was definitely toying with him. If he really took action, he''d be fooled and it would decrease her feelings for him. And he wouldn''t be able to fulfil his desire anyway. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just you wait, when the right time comes, I''ll make you, this wily vixen, experience the prowess of my Dragon-Elephant Body. "Miss Qian, please respect yourself." Zhou Sui''s face remained expressionless, his gaze cold as he silently rejected Qian Ziyun. "You!" Hearing this, Qian Ziyun was furious. She didn''t expect to throw herself at him and still not move him at all. He treated her as if she was an unattractive woman. She had used all her tricks, why did Zhou Sui still remain unmoved? According to the intelligence, Zhou Sui had tens of lovers. He was not a stoic man. Could it be that Zhou Sui is an experienced man, thus immune her allure? All her maneuvers might seem laughable and naive in his eyes, like an adult watching a child play. This thought made her even more furious. As the Sect Master of Sky Demon Sect, when had she been treated with such disregard, toyed with, or looked down upon by a man? Instead of being discouraged, her fighting spirit soared. No matter what, she would make this man submit under her pomegranate skirt. Whoosh! Zhou Sui, however, ignored Qian Ziyun and walked towards the Treasury Pagoda. According to the knowledge of the Object-searching Gu, the Eight Desolate Heist Gold was hidden there. Thud! At this moment, Zhou Sui easily breached the Prohibition Array. In front of a Fifth Order Formation Master, these arrays were nothing. He instantly found their weak points. Next, he directly opened the gate of the Treasury Pagoda. Immediately, numerous weapons appeared before him. Demon Slaying Saber, Demon Killing Sword, Demon Crushing Spear, Demon Obliterating Bow!!! Each weapon emanated terrifying killing intent. Slay, Kill, Crush, Obliterate! They were weapons specifically made for the slaying of demons. The killing intent was sky-reaching. The hatred was surging. No defensive weapons could be found at all. Each was an offensive weapon with boundless power. No doubt, this was the ideology of the Demon Slaying Sect - die without life, leave without return, mutual destruction of the enemy and oneself. Boom~~ The next moment, a huge voice echoed in the Treasury Pagoda. "Possessing the weapons of the Demon Slaying Sect, you shall kill demons in this life or be purged by the Heavenly Dao." Clearly, this was left by a God Transformed Honored One. Even after tens of thousands of years, it still reverberates. "This!" Zhou Sui squinted. He could perceive that these weapons were enveloped in massive killing intent. It seemed that each one was imbued with the endless killing intent and hatred of its previous owner, even bearing bloodstains of numerous demons. Chapter 435 - 275: Obtaining Nascent Soul Pill Again, The Storage Bag of Nascent Soul Cultivator_2 "Therefore, this pursuit of the Divinity Transformation relic is a must." "Indeed, it''s not just me, but many other Nascent Soul old freaks in this sea territory have also mobilized." Qian Ziyun spoke with conviction. She left the Sky Demon Sect for the sake of this Divinity Transformation relic. Only this relic could stir her heartstrings. "But the reason I followed you..." "Is simply because I noticed your run of bad luck." "Perhaps a catastrophe is coming, and I am protecting you from behind." "I wasn''t expecting you to have a flower guard, which seemed superfluous for me." Qian Ziyun looked at Chu Dieyi with a playful smile. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Obviously, even if Zhou Sui didn''t intervene, having Qian Ziyun at her side would ensure Chu Dieyi''s good luck in a dangerous situation. Hearing this, Chu Dieyi blushed and was almost too shy to speak. She felt embarrassed in front of her master for the first time. After all, she''d been raised by her master, who was like a mother to her. "Ahem, senior, I think you still need to be very careful." "That Divinity Transformation relic is very mysterious, protected by a Fifth Stage formation." "Even a Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator entering it would face numerous dangers." "If possible, I suggest you should not venture into the relic recklessly." Zhou Sui cleared his throat and warned her. After all, he didn''t want such a beauty to perish in the Divinity Transformation relic. "Alright, thank you for your advice, I''ll be careful." "I''ll leave you two alone then, we''ll meet again if fate allows." Qian Ziyun shot Zhou Sui a deep look. With a swish, she turned into a black light and disappeared into the sea territory in an instant. Obviously, Qian Ziyun was incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, she had traveled hundreds of li. Zhou Sui could no longer see her graceful figure. She truly is a deadly beauty, the Sky Demon Sect Master. No wonder she enjoys a great reputation in the Canglan Sea, entrancing many Nascent Soul cultivators. If he wasn''t so strong-willed, he might have lost control. Of course, no matter how powerful Qian Ziyun''s magic was, it could not compete with the power of the Obsession Gu. He would eventually conquer this woman. "She''s finally gone." At this moment, seeing the figure of Qian Ziyun disappear into the sea territory, Chu Dieyi breathed out a sigh of relief and her expression relaxed considerably. It was like watching her teacher leave, leaving her far less nervous than before. "Why do you seem so fearful of your master?" Zhou Sui couldn''t help but laugh. He had never seen the fearless witch Chu Dieyi look so timid, like a guilty student who didn''t dare to breathe loudly. She''d completely turned into a quail. "I''m not scared. I respect her, do you understand? Respect!" "Since when did respect mean fear?" Hearing this, Chu Dieyi''s face reddened, and she stomped her foot in frustration. But there was nothing she could do about it. She was picked up by her master Qian Ziyun as a child and raised by her, so fear was deeply ingrained in her. Even now that she was a Nascent Soul cultivator, she couldn''t get rid of this feeling. "Alright, alright, it''s respect, not fear." Zhou Sui waved his hands, no longer teasing her. "But it''s strange, your master seemed unusually amicable just now." "It seems a bit out of character for her." "I was expecting to be scolded." Chu Dieyi looked puzzled and instinctively knew her master had acted differently. But she couldn''t see the exact difference. "Alright, it doesn''t matter. Let''s get back to the Immortal Mist Sect." Zhou Sui''s clone grabbed Chu Dieyi. Whoosh! Using the Teleportation Insect, he returned with Chu Dieyi to the Immortal Mist Peak within the Immortal Mist Sect in a blink of an eye. After all, the Teleportation Insect now had plenty of void energy, so there was no need to worry about being wasteful. After bringing Chu Dieyi back, the clone instantly dissolved. "Sister Chu, you''re finally back." At this moment, Ji Bingyu and the others who were waiting in the Immortal Mist Peak were excitedly looking at Chu Dieyi. They didn''t expect Chu Dieyi to return at this moment - it was a pleasant surprise. Suddenly, the ladies started chattering excitedly and completely ignored Zhou Sui. Zhou Sui didn''t know what to say and felt as though he was the third wheel. But he wasn''t idle either, as he had obtained the storage bags of three Nascent Soul cultivators and hadn''t checked the treasures inside them yet. Thinking of this, he activated his Divine Sense and immediately began exploring the treasures in the storage bags. "No way, are there so many premium Spirit Stones?!" The first thing that caught Zhou Sui''s attention were the many premium Spirit stones stored in the three storage bags. He counted carefully, a total of 780. Honestly, it was an astonishing number. If these premium Spirit Stones were sold, they would certainly bring a lot of treasures in return. But not many cultivators would be so foolish as to sell premium Spirit Stones. In a way, premium Spirit Stones were not simple ordinary stones anymore; they were valuable treasures that could be charged infinitely. Besides the 780 premium Spirit Stones, there were also 850,000 high-grade Spirit Stones. As these premium Spirit Stones could not be spent, and no Nascent Soul cultivator would be willing to spend them. Therefore, high-grade Spirit Stones were still the main currency for Nascent Soul cultivators. Of course, Nascent Soul cultivators did not carry much liquid wealth in the form of Spirit Stones either. Chapter 436 - 275: Obtaining Nascent Soul Pill Again, The Storage Bag of Nascent Soul Cultivator_3 They usually converted spiritual stones into various fourth-stage spiritual medicaments, materials, pills, and so on. Not many Nascent Soul cultivators could amass a fortune. Finding over 800,000 high-quality spirit stones was indeed quite a good harvest. "We struck it rich." "There are so many fourth-stage treasure pills, even four Nascent Soul Pills." Zhou Sui was very excited. He found a plethora of fourth-stage pills in his storage bag¡ªno wonder the Xuan Yin Sect''s Nascent Soul Elders were indeed so rich. There were a total of four Nascent Soul Pills. You should know that Nascent Soul Pills are quite valuable and are in high demand even among Nascent Soul Cultivators. After all, which Nascent Soul cultivator doesn''t have a few descendants? Even if the Nascent Soul Pill is not useful for oneself, it is a good thing to give it to one''s descendants, at least it can increase the probability of entering the Nascent Soul stage. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If all else fails, the Nascent Soul Pill is also a solid currency and can be exchanged for many treasures. "In addition to the three Nascent Soul Pills I previously got on Giant Deer Island, now I have a total of seven Nascent Soul Pills." Zhou Sui was quite emotional. If it were other cultivators, they might risk their lives and still not necessarily obtain a single Nascent Soul Pill. But now, he had seven Nascent Soul Pills on his body. Eating them like candy wouldn''t be a problem. If other cultivators saw this, they would definitely be driven mad with envy. The gap between individuals is indeed too great. However, obtaining a Nascent Soul Pill is not as simple as one might imagine. You should know that these were obtained from a Nascent Soul cultivator. An ordinary cultivator can''t possibly kill a Nascent Soul Ancestor and get a Nascent Soul Pill from them. Don''t even dream of such a thing happening. Only a beast like Zhou Sui could achieve such a thing. "I''m still short of Nascent Soul Pills. It would be great if I had a few more." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, feeling somewhat unsatisfied. It''s not his fault, after all, he currently has eleven martial companions, two of whom are in the Nascent Soul stage. The other nine have not yet formed their Nascent soul. Merely seven Nascent Soul Pills are quite insufficient. Although Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan are only in the late Foundation Establishment stage and have not yet reached Core Formation. But this is a matter of time, and they need to prepare in advance. Of course, if he were able to advance to a fourth-stage Pill Mater, then he could refine Nascent Soul Pills himself, without needing others'' help. "Wow, another Qingming Pill. Is this the standard pill for Nascent Soul cultivators?" Zhou Sui blinked. He found three vials of fourth-stage Qingming Pills in his storage bag. Obviously, they were originally bought by others for their own consumption, but now all these benefits were bestowed to Zhou Sui. Aside from pills, he also found many fourth-stage spiritual medicines and materials. He also received a middle-grade spiritual treasure, Ghost Control Flag, which has the power to control thousands of ghosts and is incredibly powerful. There was also a Giant Bone Sword, a lower-grade spiritual treasure, capable of cutting through everything. It exudes a formidable aura and contains the power of bones. A lower-grade defensive spiritual treasure, Mysterious Iron Flying Shield, was obtained from Qi Heng. Although this lower-grade figure spirit treasure cannot resist soul attacks, it can easily block skill attacks and physical attacks. It is considered a pretty good magic item. Even if he didn''t use it himself, selling it would probably fetch a pretty penny. However, he was understandably unwilling to sell such defensive magic items. Even if he didn''t use it himself, giving it to his companions for use was just as good. After all, his companions didn''t possess many items of the Spiritual Treasure level at this point. Chapter 532 - 305: Which Man Can Resist Such a Test of Offering Ones Body_4 If one attempts to escape, they would be blown to pieces by the Seventh-Order formation, leaving no corpse intact. Thus, it could only exploit these Sea Clan cultivators to help itself break free from the shackles. The plan was obviously going very smoothly. These three Sea Clan elders have been bewitched, leading a large number of Sea Clan cultivators to help the demon escape. After all, many Prohibition Arrays in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm were extraordinarily restrictive to demons. But they didn''t restrain human cultivators or Demon Clan cultivators. Hence, the demons could only borrow the strength of others to help themselves break through the Prohibition Array and escape from the prison. Thanks to the assistance of the Heart Demon, these Sea Clan cultivators could so easily break this Prohibition Array. "Go." S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Go to the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower immediately." "Destroy the Prohibition Arrays there and release all the demons inside the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "Only then can we escape from the Demon Slaying Secret Realm." At this moment, the Heart Demon, hidden deep inside Elder Ling Feng, immediately gave these Sea Clan cultivators the order. In fact, during this period, these Sea Clan cultivators have been eroded by the power of the Heart Demon, and their minds have changed unknowingly, completely disregarding all changes. They have all become puppets of the Heart Demon. "Yes." A deep murderous intent spread across the Sea Clan cultivators, who immediately flew toward the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. And it was not just them. Demons from all around also surged in like a tide. "Finally, we''re free! We''ve been trapped here for so long." "Demon Slaying Sect, how formidable you may be, you still cannot stop the passage of time." "The once famous Human God Sect is now a ruin." "But we the Demon Clan will always exist." "Just wait. Once I escape, I will exterminate all humans, transform this world into a demon world, and make it so humans will never see the light of day." A deep demonic Qi envelops the Heart Demon, making anyone shiver. It couldn''t wait to leave and start a massacre. ... Boom~~ At this time, with the destruction of many Prohibition Arrays, numerous demons escaped from the prison, and the endless demonic Qi swept across all directions, affecting the entire Secret Realm World. The whole sky was shrouded in dark demonic Qi, it was as if the entire sky had been clouded. The temperature around was dropping rapidly, howling. The ground even formed a thick layer of ice. The demons surged like a tide, running in all directions. It seemed like Sun Wukong who had just broken free from the seal. Luckily, this place was the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, not the human world, otherwise, lots of mortals would''ve suffered. Suddenly, cultivators from the Sky Demon Sect, Heisha Palace and Xuan Yin Sect all exhibited a drastic change in their expressions. They perceived these movements as soon as they occurred. "Damn, what''s going on? There are demons escaping everywhere. Are they trying to kill us all? How did this happen?" A Nascent Soul cultivator''s face turned extremely grim. He originally thought this was a safe treasure hunt, that it wouldn''t present any significant danger. But who would''ve thought? A large number of demons have started a revolt, rampaging inside the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. Not even a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Realm could necessarily withstand it. "I don''t know. It seems that something significant has happened in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. Could it be that someone has tampered with the Prohibition Array here, releasing these demons?" "Now is not the time to consider this. I''ve just found that the gate to exit the Demon Slaying Secret Realm is completely closed. We can''t get out for now." "You''re kidding? Isn''t there still half a month left? Why has the gate closed?" "No choice. This should be the emergency measure taken by the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. This place is a prison for holding demons. Once the demons try to escape, the main gate of the realm will close. No one can leave unless this demon crisis is resolved." "Damn, if I find out who released these demons, I won''t let him go." "Stop talking, let''s run. If we continue to stay here, we''ll surely be surrounded and killed by demons." All the Nascent Soul cultivators were discussing heatedly, their expression as black as charred coal. They no longer had a mind for treasure hunting. Each of them was escaping in all directions, avoiding the chase of the demons. Boom~~ Right then, the barrier around the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower immediately collapsed and shattered. Elder Ling Feng, Elder Qing Ye, Elder Fish Bone and other Sea Clan cultivators killed their way over. With the help of the Heart Demon, they found the flaw in the array, and easily broke it using a Fifth Stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman. Suddenly, the buildings around the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower appeared before the Sea Clan cultivators. They saw the mighty towering structure that stood thousands of feet tall in the distance. "Haha, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower is right in front of us." "As long as we break this tower and release the demons imprisoned inside." "Then our plan will be completed." Elder Ling Feng laughed. He was very joyful. Especially the Heart Demon hidden in the dark, it''s thousand-year plan was about to culminate here. Chapter 533 - 305: Which Man Can Resist Such a Test of Offering Ones Body_5 Once the demons within are unleashed, and their powers aligned, they would be able to break the fifth-stage array of the Demon Slayer Secret Realm. At that time, it can regain freedom, cause havoc in the human world, and restore the glory of the demons. "Hmm, wait." "There seems to be the aura of human cultivators here." "Has someone already entered ahead of us?" At this moment, Elder Qing Ye''s expression changes as he immediately senses the aura left behind by Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun. After all, Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun did not purposely hide their tracks. They did not expect that aside from them, someone else could break through the Prohibition Array here. "Damn it." "Two human cultivators, a man and a woman." "Regardless of how they managed to enter, we can''t let them take control of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "A Spiritual Treasure with a master versus an unowned one has entirely different powers." Elder Fish Bone''s face is incredibly grim. He did not expect human cultivators to have arrived first, it was truly unfathomable. But no matter if the opponents can control the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, they cannot take that risk. After all, they have to kill those two human cultivators, to nip the problem in the bud. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!!! In an instant, the Sea Clan Nascent Soul cultivators moved swiftly, passing through countless palaces to arrive at the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. At this very moment, Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun also happened to arrive at the same spot. "Sect Master Qian Ziyun of the Sky Demon Sect, Sect Master Zhou Sui of the Xuanhuang Sect." "It''s you two." "When did you two start collaborating?" Upon seeing Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun, Elder Ling Feng instantly recalls various pieces of intelligence and recognizes their identities. The notorious Sect Master Qian Ziyun is not to be mentioned, having ruled the Canglan Sea for hundreds of years, she is well-known among the Nascent Soul cultivators. Especially in the Sea Clan, this woman is notoriously vicious. She has killed countless cultivators from the Sea Clan causing an enmity as vast as the sea. As for Zhou Sui. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although Zhou Sui is quite young, because he recently married the daughter of the alliance hierarch of Wuji Alliance, Master Peach Blossom, and reached Nascent Soul stage at the age of one hundred, possessing the potential for Divinity Transformation. Zhou Sui''s name had already spread throughout the Canglan Sea. While ordinary cultivators might not know, these higher-ups in the Sea Clan must have known about it. News about Zhou Sui was recorded by them at the earliest opportunity. He was also on their must-kill list. A human cultivator who has a strong chance of achieving Divinity Transformation would undoubtedly be a formidable threat in the future. However, he did not expect that the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect would be with the Sect Master of the Xuan Huang Sect, this was puzzling and an unknown piece of information to everyone. It could be said that the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect was indeed skilled, to be able to link up with such a man with the potential for Divinity Transformation, was like an aged tigress capturing a young cub. "That''s none of your damn business." "So it''s Elder Ling Feng from the Sea Clan, I thought it was some old fogey." "The disturbances caused in the Demon Slayer Secret Realm earlier must have been your doing?" "How did you manage to enter the Demon Slayer Secret Realm?" Qian Ziyun squinted her eyes, staring at this group of Sea Clan cultivators, she immediately felt extremely threatened. Because this group of Sea Clan cultivators was simply overwhelming in numbers. Three late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, more than ten mid-stage Nascent Soul, and dozens of early-stage Nascent Soul. Honestly speaking, this was already the peak combat power of an ordinary Nascent Soul force. And now they had turned out in full strength. Even with her fighting strength, she dared not guarantee her survival in such a fight. What''s more, she sensed that a large number of demons were swarming from afar. If she isn''t careful, she could be surrounded and left without a place to be buried. "Hahaha, yes, it was us." "Now, all the demons in the Demon Slayer Secret Realm have been released by us." "Soon, the array of the Demon Slayer Secret Realm will be completely broken by these demons." "When the time comes, not only will you be affected, the entire Canglan Sea will be plunged into a demonic disaster¡­" Elder Ling Feng laughs heartily, filled with joy, his eyes exuding a hint of vengeful pleasure. He did not mind revealing his plans now. Since everything is now out in the open, the tide of events is irreversible, even if their plans were exposed, no one could stop them. "So that''s the case, that is indeed a shrewd calculation." "Are you trying to use the power of the demons to weaken the strength of our human cultivators?" "You''ve hit a cunning plan indeed." Qian Ziyun squinted her eyes. As a cultivator of the demon sect, she naturally understood the other party''s plans at once. Of course, she was not surprised at all. As a member of the demon sect, who has carried out countless cruel plans, this had already become commonplace for her. It does not even raise a ripple within her. "You humans have ruled this world for far too long." "It''s about time for our demon clan to take over." "Once the cultivators of our Ancient Demon Clan enter this world, they will surely exterminate all human cultivators." "Of course, you probably won''t be able to see that." "Because right now, we are going to make a move against you." "I believe, the death of two human Nascent Soul cultivators before the integration begins will definitely greatly weaken your strength." Elder Ling Feng was brimming with killing intent, his eyes fixed on Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun. Clearly they had already reached the point of no return. There was no deep hatred between the two parties. However, as they are not from the same clan, their hearts naturally harbor ill will. For the survival of the clan, the human cultivators must be exterminated without exception. "Indeed, you cannot escape today." "Nobody can save you." The cold light in Elder Qing Ye''s eyes grew more intense. "Hehe, I truly didn''t expect to be able to drink the fresh blood of two prime human Nascent Soul cultivators today. It''s truly a delight." "Especially since one of them even possesses the potential for Divinity Transformation." "It''s as if the heaven is helping our Sea Clan." "You should just obediently accept your deaths." Elder Fish Bone cackled maniacally, his murderous intent erupting, unleashing a terrifying Nascent Soul realm that covered a radius of a thousand miles. Chapter 534 - 306: Power of Thunder Tribulation, the Nemesis of Demons_1 "What a nuisance." "A bunch of demon cultivators dare to spout nonsense in front of me." "They must be tired of living." "Let me slaughter you all today, I happen to be short of some fourth-stage demon beasts for ingredients." At this moment, Zhou Sui looked nonchalantly at this group of Sea Clan cultivators, completely relaxed and fearless. What?! Upon these words, Elder Ling Feng, Elder Qing Ye, Elder Fish Bone and other Sea Clan cultivators'' faces changed dramatically, staring angrily at Zhou Sui, a surge of anger rushing from their hearts. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An early-stage Nascent Soul human cultivator even dared to bluster in front of them. Even intended to turn them into ingredients?! Why does this kid have the gall to make such arrogant remarks, has he gone mad? "This!" Qian Ziyun blinked her beautiful eyes, she wasn''t quite sure why this man was so confident. Given that his cultivation was merely in the early-stage Nascent Soul stage, he dared to disregard this group of Sea Clan Nascent Soul cultivators. The feeling was as if he was the one who had surrounded this group of Sea Clan Nascent Souls, not the other way round. Could it be that this man was confident he could defeat this group of Sea Clan Nascent Souls?! "Dream Realm." Zhou Sui didn''t plan to explain anything and immediately reached out to the nearby Dream Soul Gu. It must be remembered that the current Dream Soul Gu had already advanced to the middle grade of the fourth stage, way much powerful than before. Add in his own soul power which is comparable to that of the God Transformation cultivators. The combination of the two could maximize the power of the Dream Soul Gu. Boom~~ In an instant, an invisible wave of soul power spread out, covering an area of thousands of miles. A huge Dream World appeared in this area, enveloping this group of Sea Clan monks. Instantly, there was a massive change in this area which seemed to have been transformed into a vast primordial forest. Many Sea Clan cultivators were separated into different areas. Each Nascent Soul fell into the dreamworld. They all instantly entered the dream, unable to resist for even a second. "Could it be? Such a powerful illusion technique." "Perhaps, not even a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator could do this." Qian Ziyun widened her eyes in shock, she could perceive the omnipresent power of the dreamland around her, which seemed to have reached a degree of slightly affecting reality, this area seemed to be caught between illusion and reality. If she were this man''s enemy, she would probably have fallen into the dreamland by now and would be unable to break free in a short time. This one supernatural power alone seemed strong enough to make this man invincible. Boom~~ However, at this moment, a terrifying black demonic power erupted from the bodies of Elder Ling Feng, Elder Qing Ye, Elder Fish Bone, and other three major Sea Clan cultivators. This power immediately eroded the dreamland, seeming to form a dark domain. Instantly, they woke up from the dreamland, freeing themselves from the power of dream entry. At this time, terrifying demon shadows seemed to appear behind them. At this moment, they had turned into puppets, losing their self-awareness. "Hmm." "Flirtatious Demon, a demon that specializes in bewitching hearts." "In the Ancient Era, it had caused great disasters among the human sects." "Even many true disciples were manipulated by you and betrayed the sect, causing heavy losses." "So it''s you who were controlled by the Flirtatious Demon, and became the puppets of demons." "No wonder you released the demons in the Secret Realm of Slaughtering Demons. Was it all the Flirtatious Demon''s doing?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. His Heart-eye Recognition immediately kicked in and he scanned the bodies of the three Sea Clan cultivators. A wealth of information was instantly submerged deep into the sea of his consciousness. He immediately detected traces of control left by the Heart Demon on their bodies. The Heart Demon seemed to be hiding within them. He had never encountered this kind of Demon before. But it didn''t matter. With the power of Heart-eye Recognition, even a creature or object that he had never seen before could be identified. This was true even for the Demons. "Damn human." "You have such a powerful Soul Power." "You''re indeed a genius that has the potential of God Transformation." "If you were to continue growing at this rate, the world might just see another God Transformed Honored One." "I absolutely can''t allow you to continue living." The Heart Demon was both surprised and angry. It did not expect to be detected by this human cultivator immediately, it felt as if it had nowhere to hide. "Heart Demon?!" Hearing this, Qian Ziyun took on a serious expression. She had read about the Heart Demon in many of the Sky Demon Sect''s books. Of all the Demons, it was the most terrifying. It was formless and skilled in manipulating people''s hearts. Even the Demonic cultivators can be unknowingly manipulated by the Heart Demon and turned into its puppets. No wonder the Sea Clan cultivators, like Elder Qing Ye, that she''d sensed just now, were acting so strangely, with a heavy demonic qi about them. They were under the control of the Heart Demon?! Yet, this man was able to detect it immediately, this was really impressive. "You want me dead?" "Aren''t you overestimating your abilities?" "Today, all of you will die here. No one can save you." A glimmer of coldness flashed in Zhou Sui''s eyes. In an instant, he invoked the Robbery Thunder Worm. This Robbery Thunder Worm had already reached the middle grade of the fourth stage, its power had increased by I don''t know how many times compared to the past. The more important point was that, the Power of Thunder Tribulation was a nemesis to the Demon Clan cultivators and Demons. Boom~~ Suddenly, a bolt of purple Heavenly Tribulation descended from the sky, as thick as a water bucket, embodying a terrifying power, it locked on the aura of Elder Ling Feng. The Heavenly Tribulation seemed to have ripped the sky in half. "Not good." Elder Ling Feng stiffened, feeling the deadly crisis. It was as if he''d encountered a heavenly catastrophe, his whole body was shivering, he was nearly unable to move at all. His first thought was to dodge, but the Heavenly Tribulation arrived too quickly. By the time he reacted, the water-bucket-thick Heavenly Tribulation exploded upon his body. "Ahhhh!!" Elder Ling Feng couldn''t help but emit a piercing scream. Being a demon cultivator, the demonic power flowing inside his body had a natural fear of the Power of Heavenly Tribulation. Now, the purple Heavenly Tribulation struck his body, causing immense damage. In an instant, his body split in half from the impact. Even the demonic power that the Heart Demon had left on him was instantly melted away and vanished into thin air. A massive crater with a diameter of several kilometers was created on the ground, with shattered stones flying all around and a rolling cloud of dust. The surrounding areas were also humming with electric arcs. Just a single blow had instantly killed this Nascent Soul Late Stage Elder Ling Feng without giving him any chance to fight back. One could only say that the power of the Heavenly Tribulation was just too effective at restraining the Demons and demon cultivators. It was practically like a natural enemy to them. Even if the Robbery Thunder Worm was currently only at the middle grade of the fourth stage, it could still easily severely wound them and even cause their deaths. Chapter 540 - 308: Refining the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower_1 Obviously, the reason why these demons could wreak havoc in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm was because the Demon Slaying Sect was annihilated and no one was able to activate the Prohibition Array here. Only if these demons wanted to leave would the formation be activated. If the Demon Slaying Sect had not been annihilated and there were still cultivators present, once the large formation was activated, no matter how many demons there were, they would all die within this Secret Realm World. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "That''s right, let''s take a look at the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." After clearing all the demons in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, Zhou Sui arrived in front of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. He looked up at this giant tower that was thousands of feet tall, feeling the power of this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Heart-eye Recognition! In an instant, he applied his Heart-eye Recognition power to identify this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. A tremendous force instantly drowned in the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. [Level: Lower Grade Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, Can Evolve] [Name: Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower] [Ability: Suppress the Eight Wildernesses, suppress demons, possessing supreme sealing power, can release the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Field, suppress all kinds of evil spirits.] The next second, a mantra seemed to have turned into a chapter, appearing in his mind. "No way, this is the skill of Treasure of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower?" "The power of Heart-eye Recognition can really identify this treasure and obtain the skill of Treasure." Zhou Sui felt immense joy in his heart. He was just giving it a try and he didn''t expect to actually obtain the skill of Treasure from the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. Normally, the skills of Treasure are passed down orally and outsiders can hardly get them. The owners of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasures would rather have them lost than controlled by outsiders. Therefore, every Heavenly Spiritual Treasure is a treasure of the family and the sect. Except for the relevant figures, others would be of no use even if they got them. But now, his Heart-eye Recognition can obtain the corresponding skills of Treasure from the Heavenly Spiritual Treasures. So it goes without saying how powerful the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret cultivation technique is. It is simply endlessly useful. Suddenly, Zhou Sui carefully comprehended the skill of Treasure, and it didn''t take long for him to comprehend it thoroughly. Although he is just a clone now, he can also refine this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Boom! He made a hand seal, connected with the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, a strand of Divine Sense instantly submerged into its deepest part, resonating with the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, immediately releasing endless treasure light, extremely dazzling. In an instant, a strand of his Divine Sense left its own imprint in the interior of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, which established an inexplicable connection between him and the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. "Did it really get refined just like that?!" Zhou Sui was immediately overjoyed. He didn''t expect that he would refine this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure so easily. With a move of his mind, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, which was thousands of feet tall, quickly shrank and then diminished to the size of a palm, landing on his right hand. Ability to grow and shrink at will is the characteristic of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Then he sensed that in the depths of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, a number of Nascent Soul-level demons were imprisoned, and even deeper, a God Transformation-level demon was imprisoned. At this moment, all the demons inside the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower sensed this change immediately. "Damn it, how is there another Human Cultivator refining the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower?" "Isn''t it said that the cultivators of the Demon Slaying Sect were all exterminated and nobody knew the skills of Treasure of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower anymore? What exactly is going on? When will we be able to escape." "Damn Humans, release us immediately, or when the army of the Ancient Demon Realm arrives, you will all die without a place of burial, and nobody will be able to save you." The numerous demons roared, unable to contain their anger. Even though they had been imprisoned for tens of thousands of years, they were still very vigorous, and their bodies were filled with terrifying Demonic Qi. If it wasn''t for the chains binding them, they would probably have broken free. Now they were simply furious. Originally, they thought that after the demise of the Demon Slaying Sect, they would sooner or later escape this prison. But who could have imagined that at this time another prison warden would come. Hence, their hope of escaping became even more elusive. "A total of six hundred and sixty-six Nascent Soul Level demons are imprisoned." "Six thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven Golden Core Level demons." "One God Transformation Level Demon." "Now, inside the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, demons are infesting everywhere." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. With just a sweep of his Divine Sense, he immediately knew the number of demons imprisoned inside the tower. It must be said that if these demons were to escape, the catastrophe they would cause might be more terrifying than the Ancient Demon Realm invasion. Therefore, under any circumstances, these demons cannot escape. "No wonder the Demon Slaying Sect in the past did not kill these demons." "Instead, they wanted to imprison these demons." "Because the evolution of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower relies on absorbing the energy of these demons'' flesh and blood." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He had gotten much information from inside the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. Indeed, this is a spiritual treasure with immense potential. It can evolve by absorbing the power within the bodies of demons. The chains imprisoning the demons not only simply bind their actions, they are also constantly extracting the energy inside the demons to bolster the power of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. In the past, the Demon Slaying Sect planned to promote the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower to a Middle Grade Spiritual Treasure, or even a Top Grade Spiritual Treasure level. Therefore, they captured many demons and imprisoned them inside the tower. Regrettably, the Demon Slaying Sect, being so successful, incurred the envy of many demons and beasts. They jointly attacked the Demon Slaying Sect. As a result, the Demon Slaying Sect couldn''t withstand it and was almost exterminated. Only this Demon Slaying Secret Realm could survive. After all, it is a Secret Realm World. Once closed, not even the demons could get in. This place has also become the Demon Slaying Sect''s main base, most important place. But even so, due to the closure of Demon Slaying Secret Realm, the demons couldn''t come in, and the Cultivators of the Demon Slaying Sect couldn''t go out. Over time, all the Human Cultivators inside died. This place became a jail for imprisoning demons. It was not until recently that the passage was reopened and Cultivators from outside could come in. "This is it, this time I have truly hit the jackpot." "Bringing this spiritual treasure back, it will definitely become the Xuanhuang Sect''s treasure." "Right, there are also these corpses of the Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Sea Clan, these are top-class ingredients." "The massive energy inside their flesh and blood can surely promote the evolution of the Dragon Elephant Gu." Zhou Sui was very excited. Clearly, his gains from this operation were huge, simply huge. Not only did he obtain the Eight Desolate Heist Gold, he also got the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, numerous Legacy Cultivation Methods from the Demon Slaying Sect, amongst which, there were Fifth Stage Cultivation Techniques. He even managed to get a large amount of flesh and blood from the Sea Clan Cultivators. If sold, it was indeterminable how many Top Grade Spirit Stones he could get. Thinking of this, he did not hesitate and immediately activated the Teleportation Array, returning to the island of the Ku Rong Sect. Chapter 441 - 277: The First Pill Tribulation, Qi of Creation_1 "With this cultivation technique, my defensive power has significantly increased." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. As a person on Gou Dao, he had great enthusiasm for any life-saving cultivation techniques. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. That''s why he made every effort to successfully cultivate the Ancient Turtle skill. Now looking, all was worth it. "Right, let me check my current data." A thought flashed in Zhou Sui''s mind, and he immediately opened his data panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Late Golden Core (Progress 95%), Lifespan: 95 (10200) years] [Aptitude: Four-leafed Spiritual Root (65%)] [Swordsmanship: Third Class, High Grade (99%)] [Rune: Third Class, High Grade (99%)] [Seventh-Order formation: Fourth Class, High Grade (99%)] [Pill Master: Third Class, High Grade (99%)] [Artifact Refining: Third Class, Low Grade (10%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Grandmaster (60%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (99%)] [Illusory Demon Heart Method: Demon Seed, Summoning Demon] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart-eye Insight, Heart-eye Linguistics] [Ancient Turtle skill: First Level, Soul-dispersing Stinger: Great Achievement, Fireball Technique: Grandmaster, Wind Blade Art: Grandmaster, Golden Light skill: Grandmaster, Ice Frost skill: Grandmaster, Spring Wind Rain skill: Grandmaster, Lightning Summoning skill: Grandmaster...] [Obsession Gu: Fourth Class, High Grade, Clone Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Wine Bug: Third Class, High Grade, Gold Eating Bug: Third Class, High Grade, Book Worm: Third Class, High Grade, Dream Soul Gu: Fourth Class, Low Grade, Dragon Elephant Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Teleportation Insect: Third Class, High Grade, Array Heart Gu: Fourth Class, High Grade, Object-searching Gu: Third Class, High Grade, Robbery Thunder Worm: Third Class, High Grade.] Clearly, after five years of rigorous cultivation, all his abilities have been greatly enhanced. Firstly, his cultivation level has increased to a progress of 95%. Which means, with some more rigorous cultivation, he could progress to the realm of Golden Core Completion. At that time, he can try forming the Nascent Soul. It has to be said, the rapid increase of his cultivation level is somewhat related to Chu Dieyi''s arrival. After all, with Lin Yazhu and Chu Dieyi, two Nascent Soul female cultivators dual cultivating with him, the speed of cultivation naturally increased rapidly. The efficiency is countless times that of before. That''s why he managed to increase to a progress of 95% in just five years, which is indeed a pleasant surprise. "Good, my artifact refining level has finally reached the Third Stage." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. In these five years, besides cultivating the Ancient Turtle skill, he also focused on learning the art of artifact refining. Of course, his choice to learn artifact refining was not because he wanted to refine magic weapons. It was purely because if you wanted to arrange a formation, you need to refine flags and array plates, etc. Without a certain level in artifact refining, it would still be impossible to achieve success. That''s why he invested some effort into learning about artifact refining. Now, he can be said to have managed to just attain a lower-grade third rank of artifact refining. However, with this, he has indeed become a six-sides soldier. Regardless of any knowledge or skill in the Cultivation World, he has a certain degree of proficiency. "My alchemy realm has also reached the upper limit of the third stage, it''s time for a breakthrough." Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. Honestly, for these five years, he had been stuck in the third grade Pill Master realm and hadn''t been able to break through. But there was no choice. If the fourth-grade Pill Master was that easy to promote, the Canglan Sea area wouldn''t be short of fourth-grade Pill Masters. This is a huge bottleneck. It''s as difficult as a Golden Core cultivator trying to upgrade to the Nascent Soul Realm. But after accumulating knowledge for five years, constantly studying the knowledge of various fourth-grade Pill Masters, he feels he has gained enough Pill Master knowledge. Still, if he really wants to break through, he must practice. After all, having good alchemy theory is useless, you still have to successfully refine a pill. Only then can you be considered a true Pill Master. Otherwise, it wouldn''t have any sense. Whoo! With that thought, Zhou Sui''s body flashed, and he immediately arrived at an exclusive Alchemy Room at Immortal Mist Peak. This was his exclusive Alchemy Room, with a Lower-grade Spirit Treasure level Pill Furnace placed in the middle. This was also something the Immortal Mist Sect had spent a lot of money to purchase. Of course, for the wealth-bathed Immortal Mist City, such an amount of Spirit Stones was not a big deal. This time, Zhou Sui planned to refine a fourth-grade pill, the Pure Yang Returning Pill. The main ingredients were Thousand-Year Dragon Pattern Grass, Silver Moon Flower, Flowing Firefly Fruit, etc. Each main ingredient was very valuable. They were all painstakingly collected at a great cost. The so-called Pure Yang Returning Pill was actually a type of recovery pill, able to instantly replenish the mana of Nascent Soul cultivators. This kind of pill was crucial to Nascent Soul cultivators. Because once a Nascent Soul cultivator depleted their mana, it would take a long time to replenish. The issue is, in a fight, where would the enemy give you the chance to recover your mana? So, a Pure Yang Returning Pill became extremely important, able to instantly restore your mana. In a certain sense, it was the equivalent of saving your life. Therefore, this pill was highly sought after by Nascent Soul cultivators. Unfortunately, there were too few Pill Masters capable of refining this kind of pill, and they were virtually rare. Rumble~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui immediately threw all of these spiritual medicines into the Pill Furnace and began to use the Five Elements Alchemy Technique. The Grandmaster level Five Elements Alchemy Technique was infinitely useful. It could perfectly purify all of the impurities in these spiritual medicines. Only leaving behind the purest essence of the spiritual medicine. The power of fire, water, earth, wood, and gold were released in the Pill Furnace, forming the Five Elements'' power, constantly refining the spiritual medicine. Chapter 442 - 277: The First Pill Tribulation, Qi of Creation_2 "No wonder becoming a fourth-stage Pill Master requires one to be a Nascent Soul Cultivator." "This fourth-order spiritual medicine, if judged solely by the divine sense of a Golden Core Master, cannot detect the impurities in it." "Only when one has a divine sense at the Nascent Soul level can they perceive the impurities in a fourth-order spiritual medicine." Zhou Sui exclaimed in astonishment. When his divine sense power entered these fourth-order spiritual medicines, he immediately sensed a lot of impurities deep inside them. The reason he could sense this was solely because his divine sense power is now comparable to that of a cultivator in the late Nascent Soul stage. If his divine sense were just at the Golden Core Realm, then he certainly wouldn''t be able to perceive this. Therefore, the impurities in the fourth-order spiritual medicine cannot be eliminated. Hence, the concoction of fourth-order pills would inevitably fail. After all, the concoction of fourth-order Treasure Pills must be devoid of any impurities. If there''s a bit of impurities mixed in, it would result in a failure in core formation. Every single fourth-order pill must be an artwork among pills, perfect and flawless. "Almost there, the impurities have been cleaned." "The next step is to condense the pill." Zhou Sui took a deep breath. He sensed that within the pill furnace, all the impurities of the spiritual medicines have been eliminated, leaving only droplets of the spiritual liquid''s essence. Under the wrap of his powerful divine sense power, these spiritual liquids converged together. The medicinal strength of every single spiritual liquid droplet couldn''t evaporate, as they were all bound within the domain. No one knew how much time had passed, all spiritual medicine liquids within the pill furnace converged together, gradually condensing into pills under the control of Five Elements power. Suddenly, these pills that were about to form immediately released a strong medicinal scent from the pill furnace. The scent covered the entire mountain peak, was pleasant to the nose and filled with glowing light. Bang~~ At this moment, the sky above the alchemy room, which had no roof and was directly connected to the sky, was bathed in sunlight. But now, the sky was enveloped in thick dark clouds, covering several miles around it. Although this scene wasn''t as terrifying as the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation, it was rather astonishing. From deep within the dark clouds, a golden Heavenly Tribulation power flickered occasionally. Sending chills down one''s spine. "What''s happening? Why are there signs of Heavenly Tribulation all of sudden?" Lin Yazhu, who was initially in her cultivation, woke up in surprise. She too sensed the sudden appearance of dark clouds in the sky outside, covering the Immortal Mist Peak. "It must be that the master is concocting a fourth-order pill." "Only a fourth-order Treasure Pills can trigger this Pill Tribulation." Chu Dieyi spoke in a deep voice. She''s seen a lot and naturally witnessed the scene of fourth-order pill concoction. After all, there are always fourth stage Pill Masters in Sky Demon Sect who concoct treasure pills from time to time. She had seen the incident when fourth-order Treasure Pills were formed and had undergone Heavenly Tribulation, covering several miles. Such a scene was simply unforgettable. From then on, she knew the preciousness of a fourth-order Pill Master. They are even rarer than Nascent Soul Cultivators. No matter where they go, they would be treated as esteemed guests. "No way, if that''s true, then isn''t my master about to become a fourth-order Pill Master?" On hearing this, Shen Biqian was taken aback. She knew that her master had been studying alchemy for years, but was stuck at the third stage for a long time. She too was in the same situation. Being a third stage Pill Master, she naturally knows how powerful a fourth stage Pill Master is. She didn''t even dare to dream of becoming a fourth stage Pill Master before becoming a Nascent Soul Cultivator. But now, her master wanted to become a fourth-order Pill Master while still in the Golden Core Realm. This kind of talent in alchemy is simply unheard of. Even in the Canglan Sea region, such an alchemy talent must be unprecedented. "I''m not sure, but based on the master''s character, he wouldn''t act until he was sure." "We''ll just have to wait and see." Chu Dieyi gave a slight smile. "Young Master Zhou is really amazing." Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao, the four Golden Core maidservants, were blushing in admiration. They were in awe of Zhou Sui and didn''t know how to describe Zhou Sui''s talent. The fact that this man could become a Fourth-Order Array Master was already an extraordinary existence. But now, he even aspires to be a Fourth-Order Pill Master, which is simply defying the heavens. I''m afraid even the talented Island Master can''t compare to my husband. ...¡­... At this very moment, within the Alchemy Room, the sky was covered in dark clouds, and thunder was rolling. "It''s about to start." Zhou Sui was very excited. He knew that to refine a Fourth-Order Treasure Pill, he must face the Pill Tribulation. Only by enduring the Pill Tribulation can a Treasure Pill be formed. In a sense, this is refining a pill with the help of heavenly thunder. That''s why he didn''t set up a roof in his own Alchemy Room, in order to facilitate the connection with the Heavenly Tribulation outside, to make it easier for the heavenly thunder to descend. Boom~~ In an instant, a tiny golden Heavenly Tribulation descended from the sky, and slammed violently into the Pill Furnace. The Lower-Grade Spiritual Treasure-level Pill Furnace instantly absorbed the golden Heavenly Tribulation, and transformed it into thousands of small Tribulations, each of which struck the Pills inside the Pill Furnace. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Truth be told, this is the purpose of a Spiritual Treasure-level Pill Furnace. Not only can it preserve the medicinal power of the Spiritual Medicine to the greatest extent, but it can also help the Pill Master to weaken the power of the Pill Tribulation, increasing the success rate of refining Fourth-Order Treasure Pills. If it were just a treasure-level Pill Furnace, I''m afraid it would not have this benefit. Therefore, for an Alchemist, the Pill Furnace is also of utmost importance, it can be regarded as a crucial tool. "This!" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Under his Heart Eyes'' perception, as strands of thin, golden Heavenly Tribulation infiltrated each pill, all the impurities within were instantly expelled. No, not exactly expelled, it should be considered destroyed. In the face of this pure yang Power of Thunder Tribulation, many impurities couldn''t survive. Truth be told, he originally thought that under the action of his Five Elements Alchemy Technique, there shouldn''t be any impurities in the Pills, but now seeing this, such impurities hid deep within. If it weren''t for the power of the Pill Tribulation, there would be no way to find them out. "Here it comes again." Zhou Sui was startled because not only one of these golden Thunder Tribulations descended, but they came in succession, with a total of nine golden Thunder Tribulations appearing. They bombarded onto the Pill Furnace simultaneously, unleashing terrifying destructive power. Of course, in terms of power, they naturally could not compare to the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation. The problem was that they were targeting the Pills inside the Pill Furnace. Pills were extremely fragile. If they weren''t stopped, the Pills would surely fail this time. Many Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines would be ruined in an instant. "Nascent Soul Domain." In an instant, with a flick of Zhou Sui''s thought, he used his Nascent Soul Domain. The enormous Divine Sense formed a Domain, enclosing the entire inside of the Pill Furnace. It formed barriers of domains. Continuously weakening the nine golden Thunder Tribulations descending from the sky. Rumble~ In an instant, strands of Thunder Tribulations descended, each striking violently onto the Pill Furnace. After the reduction of the Nascent Soul Domain and the Pill Furnace, when the Power of Thunder Tribulation fell onto the Pills, there wasn''t much left, at least it wouldn''t directly destroy the Pills. At this moment, after the baptism of nine golden Thunder Tribulations, the Pills inside were reduced from the size of a thumb to the size of a glass bead. Obviously many impurities were destroyed by the Thunder Tribulation, leaving only the most pure essence. "Great, the Pill Tribulation has finally ended." "Could this be the Qi of Creation?" Zhou Sui was overjoyed, because after the descent of the nine golden Thunder Tribulations, the Tribulation Clouds in the sky quickly dissipated, and following that, strands of Qi of Creation descended. He immediately used the Five Elements Alchemy Technique, capturing all the Qi of Creation and put them into the Pill Furnace. Instantly, all the Qi of Creation entered the Pills. They also contributed to the formation of each Treasure Pill. Boom~~ After an unknown amount of time, within the entire Pill Furnace, golden Treasure Pills were bred, and a golden Thunder Tribulation pattern appeared on them, unfathomable. Each Treasure Pill shone with brilliant light, extremely dazzling. This made the entire Alchemy Room golden and magnificent, as if covered by the sun, radiating an eternal light. At the same time, the endless fragrance of Pills spread for ten miles, it was fragrant and refreshing, causing great shock to the mind. Chapter 548 - 311: Master Sister Xia Shuiyang of the Hehuan Sect, Ive Set My Sights on This Man_2 "If that''s the case, it''s even more suitable." "My Hundred Flowers City is known as a commercial city-hub." "Even fourth stage treasure pills, top-grade spiritual treasures, thousand-year-old spiritual medicine, and various inherited items can be found here." "As long as you can afford it, you can buy anything you want." Miaomiao''s eyes immediately lit up. She wasn''t disappointed that the cultivator in front of her wasn''t interested in her. Instead, she believed the more serious practitioners had more to offer. After all, she can get a commission from selling some treasures in Hundred Flowers City. So, if the other party can purchase some precious items, she can make quite a bit of money. For such a big spender, she naturally welcomed with open arms. "Money is not a problem, let''s just go into Hundred Flowers City first." Zhou Sui portrayed himself as a wealthy and arrogant individual. Only in this manner, he could gain the attention of these female cultivators of Hehuan Sect. Of course, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, no matter how poor he was, he wouldn''t be too destitute. "Alright, please follow me inside, senior." "By the way, how should I address you?" Miaomiao curiously asked. "Zhou Sui." Zhou Sui said in a deep voice. He didn''t intend to hide anything and said his name straightforwardly. After all, his real body was far away in Canglan Sea area. Even if he made any trouble here, it''s unlikely to involve his real body. Moreover, there were too many cultivators with the same name, too insignificant to mention. More importantly, he used the Phantasma Transformation skill to change his appearance, making himself look quite ordinary and easily blend into the crowd, with no one aware of his existence. "So, it''s Senior Zhou, please follow me." Upon hearing this, Miaomiao from the Hehuan Sect chuckled and immediately led the way, bringing Zhou Sui into Hundred Flowers city. Upon entering the city, Zhou Sui immediately saw various antique buildings and roads running in all directions. The most eye-catching were the scantily clad female cultivators. He felt as if he had come to a beach in Europe and America in his previous life. All sorts of girls wore revealing clothes and even deliberately dressed like this to show their charm. These female cultivators all stood in front of tall buildings, flaunting their beauty, and inviting passing cultivators in for fun. All around were seductive sounds. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Faced with such a scene, few men could resist. "Senior, are you interested in having some fun?" "Our Hehuan Sect''s female cultivators are famous throughout the entire East Wastelands." "Well-known to all, famous for dual cultivation and replenishment spells." "Even many Daoists of high-level cultivators are disciples of our Hehuan Sect." "Although the price is a bit high, it''s worth it." Miaomiao of the Hehuan Sect looked at Zhou Sui, trying to introduce the Nascent Soul cultivator to some fun places. After all, she could get a commission. The more consumption, the more commission she would receive. "Oh, if that''s the case, do you have Nascent Soul female cultivators?" Zhou Sui raised an eyebrow. "Well, it''s rare for Nascent Soul elders to entertain guests, but it''s not impossible." "If the Senior can offer a price they can''t refuse, they probably wouldn''t mind having fun with you for a while." "For example, fourth-stage treasure pills that can enhance cultivation, top-grade spirit stones, and spiritual treasures." "Everything can be discussed, as long as you can afford it." Miaomiao of the Hehuan Sect giggled. Obviously, the Hehuan Sect female cultivator had no reservations. As long as one can afford it, everything can be sold. She watched Zhou Sui expectantly. If the man before her could afford it, she, as a middleman, would be able to make a lot. Of course, the price of a Nascent Soul female cultivator was very expensive. A common cultivator simply could not afford it. "Let''s see." Zhou Sui said calmly. He sighed internally, worthy of the East Wastelands, as long as you could afford it, you could even taste the charms of a Nascent Soul female cultivator, but this could only be attributed to the special circumstances of the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect. Other Sects probably wouldn''t allow this. This was closely related to the cultivation technique of the Hehuan Sect. However, he didn''t come to Hundred Flowers City for fun, but to find a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root. He proceeded in the direction indicated by the Object-searching Gu. ...¡­ At this moment, in Hundred Flowers City. Many Hehuan Sect female cultivators noticed Zhou Sui as soon as he entered Hundred Flowers City. Although Zhou Sui disguised his true appearance, the vigorous vitality he emanated was impossible to conceal. Even if he only had half of his original body. But for ordinary cultivators, this vitality was unimaginably thick. Especially for the Hehuan Sect female cultivators, Zhou Sui was like a delicious piece of meat. The first time they sensed his presence, many Hehuan Sect female cultivators were taken aback. "Elder, a big fish has come to our Hundred Flowers City." "He is a Nascent Soul cultivator, but his pure Yang Qi is incredibly rich." "I have never seen a man with so much pure Yang Qi." "Perhaps he is the legendary Pure Yang body." Immediately, some Hehuan Sect female cultivators went to report this to the elders of Nascent Soul. "What? A Pure Yang body?" "Such a man has come to my Hundred Flowers City, isn''t this divine assistance?" "If I can get the pure Yang Qi from this man''s body, I''m sure it can help me break through to the middle stage of Nascent Soul." Chapter 549 - 311: Master Sister Xia Shuiyang of the Hehuan Sect, Ive Set My Sights on This Man_3 Suddenly, each and every Nascent Soul elder of the Hehuan Sect became extremely excited. They were dressed in light, enticing clothes, their attractiveness severe and charming. Thanks to the effects of their cultivation technique, each one was exceptionally beautiful. Although they couldn''t compare to Ji Bingyu and the others, they each had their own unique charm, capable of making countless male cultivators fall for them. "Sisters, I fancy this man." "You have more than three thousand admirers, surely you don''t need another one." "I''ve been single for many years and my chambers are lonely. I need a man to fill my emptiness." "Give this man to me." A woman dressed in blue, a Nascent Soul cultivator, immediately spoke. "Nonsense, you don''t even think before you tell lies." "You''ve been single for so many years, yet so many True Disciples of respected orthodox sects have been your close companions." "You have countless men around you, and yet you dare to describe yourself as lonely." "I don''t know how you manage to say these things without any shame." A white-clad Nascent Soul female cultivator scoffed, puncturing the other''s deceit without mercy. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So, it''s come to this. You all want to snatch this man from me." "Hehe, snatch him, snatch him ¡ª scared of you? This is an opportunity for enlightenment. Who would give it up?" "Exactly. Such a high-quality man is a rare sight. If we miss this one, there won''t be another. No one would give that up." "There''s no need for this. We''re all sisters, why fight over a man? Women should help women." "So, how about this? Leave him to me. I will make it up to you all in the future." "My, my, I can''t believe you can say such ignorant things. Moreover, ''compensate us in the future''? How do you plan to do that? Are you going to find another man with a Pure Yang Body?" "Well, naturally after marrying this man, I will have more than ten sons. Each of them will have Pure Yang Bodies and can be available for you all." "Nonsense! I can''t believe you can say something like that. If a Pure Yang Body was hereditary, there wouldn''t be so few men with this constitution in the world." The Nascent Soul female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect argued amongst themselves, all unwilling to back down. "Enough, I''ve taken a liking to this man." "None of you are allowed to make a move." Just then, a clear, charming voice rang out, echoing in the Sea of Consciousness of every female cultivator present. From a distance, a stunning beauty slowly walked over. Her captivating eyes, brimming with allure and capable of captivating souls, seemed to be able to make any man weak with just a glance. She had a mane of long, black hair, styled up, and her beautiful face and raised brows projected an aristocratic elegance, as if she were a goddess looking down upon all ¡ª an untouchable beauty. Most importantly, her figure was exceptional. Even the loose robes she wore couldn''t conceal her proud figure. Her presence in this place was like a crane among chickens, standing out spectacularly. All the female cultivators were overpowered by her aura. It was as if all the other women were ordinary and only she was the real fairy, a temperament beyond the mortal coil. Each one of them lowered their heads in deference, none daring to speak out. The newcomer was the head sister of the Hehuan Sect, Xia Shuiyang, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. She was only 450 years old, yet her prospects were limitless. She was regarded as the most likely person to become the next Sect Master of Hehuan Sect¡ªan untouchable and lofty existence. Chapter 550 - 312: The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden, Body of Water Ze_1 "Senior Sister Xia." The sight of Xia Shuiyang''s arrival filled all the Nascent Soul female cultivators with upmost respect. After all, everyone knew she was a direct disciple of the Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect. Being a cultivator of the Heavenly Spirit Root, she had a strong chance of becoming a God Transformation cultivator in the future and ascend to be the next Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect. It could be said, her power and position placed her just below one and above thousands. Even though they were all Nascent Soul elders of the Hehuan Sect, when compared to her, they all paled. It was simply like comparing a country chicken to a phoenix. "I want this man. I hope none of you sisters mind." "I hope you won''t misunderstand me as domineering." "After all, this man could be of great assistance to my cultivation." "With this man, I would have the opportunity to advance to the Nascent Soul Late Stage." "If you could extend your courtesy, I would naturally be boundlessly grateful." Xia Shuiyang slightly smiled, looking at several female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect. Her demeanor was very friendly and considerate. But all of the female cultivators present were all too aware of her ruthless and savage mind. Moreover, she was very petty and liked to treacherously make things difficult for others. Many cultivators who had offended her silently disappeared from this world. "Of course, we have no objections." "Indeed, it is an honor for this man to be favored by Senior Sister Xia." "That''s right, we naturally wouldn''t hesitate to fully support Senior Sister Xia''s path to power, to have the honor of aiding her." "Since it''s the man that Senior Sister Xia has taken a fancy to, we naturally must lend our full support. If there''s anything you need assistance with, we are at your disposal." The hearts of the numerous Nascent Soul female cultivators were bleeding, their teeth gritted. Face to face with Xia Shuiyang''s oppression, no matter how unwilling, they could only succumb and belittle themselves. Because if they offended this petty woman, they were afraid they wouldn''t be able to continue their existence in the Hehuan Sect. Even if they somehow managed to, their lives would surely be incredibly difficult. "Hehe, in that case, thank you all for your full support." "In the future, I will surely repay you." Xia Shuiyang lightly chuckled, looking at the meek and compliant sisters of the Hehuan Sect, she felt immensely gratified. She gracefully waved her sleeves, swaying her enchanting figure, and thus left. Leaving behind a group of Nascent Soul female cultivators, gnashing their teeth in anger. "That woman has become more and more outrageous. Ascending and shaming the sect members all because she''s the direct disciple of the Sect Master." "Sigh, it''s a helpless situation. This woman''s talent is truly exceptional, not only is she a Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator, she also possesses special physical attributes. Because of this, she was valued by the Sect Master. Gaining the stance of a God Transformation cultivator, and receiving support from many elders, we can''t compare, we just can''t compete." "But isn''t this woman cultivating in our Hehuan Sect''s core technique, The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden? This technique demands her own internal pure Yin energy and absolutely forbids contact with men, or else all previous efforts will be abandoned. How could she compete with us for men? This is truly unthinkable." "This you do not know. Our Hehuan Sect has a replenishing technique which can steal a man''s essence and Pure Yang Qi from a distance. There''s no need to spoil her Pure Yin Body. I''m afraid that woman wants to use that man as a crucible, always stealing that man''s Pure Yang Qi, aiding her cultivation." "It is said that The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden, although immensely powerful, has a major flaw. It requires Pure Yang Qi to balance. The higher the cultivation, the more Pure Yang Qi it needs. Otherwise, Yin and Yang become unbalanced, leading very easily to demonic possession." "I initially also cultivated The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden, but unfortunately, I can''t resist the erosion of the Yin force. I have embarked on the path of Dual Cultivation, cutting off the possibility of becoming the next Sect Master." "So this woman is deeply scheming, ruthless and merciless. She could forcefully suppress her body''s natural instinct and cultivate this technique to the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, which is very frightening." "But to get that man might not be as easy as she thinks it is. This man looks like someone who''s never had contact with others. He might even be cultivating with an untouched spirit. Otherwise, at this age, he would''ve already released his Pure Yang Qi." "This, well, that depends on that woman''s means. If she fails, it would indeed be quite interesting." The several Nascent Soul female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect were buzzing with discussion. Even though they were quite resentful and envious of Xia Shuiyang, they also knew of her high talent and ruthless methods. They couldn''t possibly compete with this woman. So they had no choice but to let it go, mourning their missed opportunity. Each of them felt helpless, filled with regret. ....... At this moment, guided by the Object-searching Gu, Zhou Sui arrived in front of a large building. It had ''Wanbao Building'' written on it. "So you wished to come to the Wanbao Building?" sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Looks like you are somewhat familiar with our Hundred Flowers City. This place is the largest treasure spot in our city." "The treasures inside are countless." "There''s only what you can''t imagine, not what you can''t buy." Miaomiao, a female cultivator from the Hehuan Sect, immediately lit up upon seeing that this man had voluntarily come to the Wanbao Building to purchase treasures. The treasures here were exceedingly valuable. Even if you casually bought one item, it would be enough for her commission for several months. Chapter 551 - 312: The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden, Body of Water Ze_2 It''s not in vain that a Golden Core cultivator took the lead to introduce her. "Wanbao Building?" Hearing this, Zhou Sui squinted his eyes just slightly. So the Object-searching Gu was pointing at this spot, the treasure he desired must be hidden within Wanbao Building. Surely, places like this held numerous treasures, a little bit of everything. Whoosh! At this moment, an incredibly beautiful woman stepped out from Wanbao Building as if prewarned, her beauty causing both heaven and earth to lose their lustre, and all flowers to pale in her presence. Wearing a white floor-length dress that showcased her envious figure, she looked luscious. No man could take their eyes off her. "Elder Xia." Seeing the woman''s appearance, Miaomiao was taken aback. She immediately recognized that this was Xia Shuiyang, the Eldest Sister of the Hehuan Sect, a Nascent Soul Realm mid-term Elder with significant power and status. She could not believe that an Elder of such high esteem would personally greet this male cultivator. Clearly, this man was even more eye-catching than she had first thought. "You must be Miaomiao." "You''ve really put in so much effort." "I''ll take over with this guest from here. You can leave first." Xia Shuiyang said with a slight smile. "Yes, Elder Xia." Hearing this, Miaomiao knew she was no longer involved with this man, who, undoubtedly, must have something exceptional about him considering he had caught the eyes of the famous Elder Xia. Afterall, let alone the Nascent Soul Sect''s direct disciples, Elder Xia would not bat an eye even at their visit. But now, she had gone out of her way to personally greet this man, truly an unusual occurrence. Without further hesitation, Miaomiao responded with an assent and quickly took her leave. "Might I ask the name of the esteemed guest?" Zhou Sui looked at the breathtaking woman who appeared out of nowhere. He had a hunch. Given the deference shown by Miaomiao, a Golden Core cultivator, she must be a big shot from the Hehuan Sect. Moreover, this woman was in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. What was more strange was the fact that, despite being a female cultivator from the Hehuan Sect, she possessed Pure Yin energy, which was utterly inconceivable. She was a flower that grew out of mud and yet remained pure. Naturally, there was probably no likelihood of a chaste female cultivator in the witch cultivator''s path. The occurrence of such a situation was almost certainly related to the cultivation technique she practiced. Compared to the road to immortality, gender issues were totally irrelevant. "I am Elder Xia Shuiyang of the Hehuan Sect." "I am also the City Lord of Hundred Flowers City." Xia Shuiyang chuckled lightly, looking at Zhou Sui with a seductive gaze. Her beautiful eyes brightened as she looked at Zhou Sui. Earlier, she had only heard a report from her subordinate who had said there was a cultivator in Hundred Flowers City with a Pure Yang Body at the Nascent Soul stage. Hence, she hurried over, wanting to be the early bird that catches the worm. Frankly, although those with a Pure Yang Body are rare, they are not non-existent. In fact, the cultivators of Pure Yang Body who have reached the Nascent Soul Realm are genuinely very few. It wasn''t an exaggeration to say that such a person was a once in a thousand years occurrence. After all, a cultivator with a Pure Yang Body would undoubtedly be targeted by all kinds of seductresses and witches. Maintaining the purity of the Yang Body was even more challenging than achieving immortality. So, such men are almost extinct, and people have barely even heard about them. Moreover, it felt like this man''s body was not just a simple Pure Yang Body. His body was filled with a terrifying surge of blood vitality, even more potent than that of an average Nascent Soul Body cultivator. Without a doubt, this man had unbelievably robust physical qualities¡ªdefinitely a top-notch cauldron. If she were to absorb the Pure Yang Qi from this man''s body, her cultivation level would instantly advance to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, laying the foundation for her transformation into divinity. This was way better than any Fourth Stage pills or Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine. So, she absolutely must have this man. She could not let him escape. What''s more, she could sense an indescribable charm radiating from this man. Despite his plain face, he was irresistibly charming, just like a naturally handsome man. This feeling was incredibly strange yet very real. She didn''t know why she felt this way. She always felt that this man''s ordinary face didn''t match his extraordinary charisma. Wait, could it be that this man has disguised his real appearance? Thinking of this, Xia Shuiyang''s beautiful eyes sparkled, considering this possibility. However, for cultivators, disguising one''s appearance was common. Many cultivators who entered Hundred Flowers City would disguise themselves to prevent others from recognising their real identity. Even some Nascent Soul Elders from reputed and upright Sects would do so. These hypocrites on the surface were actually men and women of loose morals. To avoid tarnishing their reputation while enjoying themselves, they naturally disguised themselves. The Hehuan Sect was well aware of such occurrences. After all, these cultivators were their guests, their sources of income, so naturally, they wouldn''t expose the true identities of their guests. "To be personally greeted by the City Lord of Hundred Flowers City, I''m indeed flattered." S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui was also secretly surprised. In fact, being continuously refined by the power of the Fifth Stage Obsession Gu and having his physical qualities changed, he could vaguely sense the woman''s attraction towards him. Chapter 447 - 279: Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine, Divinity Transformation Medicine Garden_1 One month later. The news came from the ruins of the Nascent Soul Sect once again. Although they had managed to break the Prohibition Array of these ruins, they had only entered the outer area. Of course, even so, the outer area was quite large. After all, the entire island had a diameter of over a million kilometers, and the outer area spanned at least hundreds of thousands of kilometers. Most of the island was made up of dense, uninhabited forests. But without a doubt, a great war broke out. The reason was simple; they found a massive medicinal herb garden. This garden was filled with densely planted Spiritual Medicines. Because no one had tended it in a long time, these Spiritual Medicines had grown very old. At least they were Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines. Among them, there was a Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine - the Sky Mending Herb, which was the main ingredient of the fourth-stage Treasure Pill called Sky Mending Pill. The Sky Mending Pill had an astonishing effect that could fix all deficiencies of the body, heal all types of wounds, and even increase the Spiritual Root level. Thus, the Sky Mending Pill was enough to make even Nascent Soul cultivators go crazy. After all, many Nascent Soul cultivators had accumulated a lot of internal injuries from hundreds of years of battles, which hindered them from advancing further. If they could take a Sky Mending Pill, they would probably be able to continue their cultivation path. Which Nascent Soul cultivator wouldn''t go mad for it? There was also a Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine - the Heaven''s Origin Fruit, the primary ingredient of the fourth-stage Treasure Pill called Heaven''s Origin Pill. Taking a Heaven''s Origin Pill could possibly help early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, break through to the middle stage. This was another pill that many Nascent Soul cultivators dearly desired. Aside from these, there were many other Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines, which were the main ingredients of various fourth-stage Treasure Pills. As one could imagine, all the Nascent Soul cultivators completely lost their minds. After all, the difficulty of their cultivation stemmed from the lack of many Ancient Spiritual Medicines, which made it impossible to refine the fourth-stage Treasure Pill. But now, this medicinal herb garden had so many Ancient Spiritual Medicines, Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines, indicating that the refinement of various fourth-stage Treasure Pills now became possible. A great war between Nascent Soul cultivators instantly broke out. For the sake of these Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines, numerous Nascent Soul cultivators started fighting without mercy. Unluckily, the shockwaves from these cultivators'' battles touched the Prohibition Array left by the Ku Rong Sect. Immediately, this fifth-stage Prohibition Array activated, bursting out with a terrifying destructive power. A significant number of cultivators fell. Even Nascent Soul cultivators couldn''t escape and were killed. Only a small number of cultivators managed to escape from the medicinal herb garden. However, these survivors had harvested a large amount of Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines and gained a lot. But, they also found themselves hunted and surrounded by other cultivators. The whole Nascent Soul ruin became chaotic like a pot of congee. At every moment, many cultivators fell, turning this place into a battlefield for Nascent Soul cultivators. For a chance at greater progress, they showed no mercy. "I never expected the Nascent Soul ruins would be this chaotic, with all the Nascent Soul cultivators battling each other." "This sea area has turned into a battlefield." "Fortunately, Zhou Sui launched the fourth-stage top-grade array, the Great Array Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array, in advance." "Otherwise, some Nascent Soul cultivators would rush in and try to lead the disaster over here." Lin Yazhu felt extremely relieved. Over the past month, a few Nascent Soul cultivators who had reaped great benefits had escaped from the Nascent Soul ruins, only to be pursued and killed by other Nascent Soul Ancestors. These Nascent Soul cultivators even wanted to break into the Tri-Star Island Group, trying to lead their pursuers there. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fortunately, Zhou Sui had anticipated this and activated the Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array in advance, sealing off this sea area. Any Nascent Soul cultivator trying to break in would be struck by lightning. Seeing this, many Nascent Soul cultivators had no choice but to give up their efforts to enter the Tri-Star Island Group. This made the Tri-Star Island Group the only peaceful place in this sea area. "Zhou Sui, why are there so many Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines in the Nascent Soul ruins?" Chu Dieyi asked curiously. Because there were indeed too many Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines in the Nascent Soul ruins, enough to make many Nascent Soul cultivators green with envy. There had been Nascent Soul ruins before. But none of them had as many harvest as this Nascent Soul ruin. "Well, this definitely has much to do with the Ku Rong Sect." "It is said that in the Ancient Era, the Ku Rong Sect itself was a famous Alchemy Sect known throughout the Canglan Sea area." "They were extremely good at cultivating Spiritual Medicines and making Pills." "And this medicinal herb garden is just one of the small medicinal herb gardens in the Nascent Soul ruins." "There are many similar small herb gardens on the island." "It is rumored that there is a Divine Medicine Garden in the core area of Ku Rong Sect, where fifth-stage Spiritual Medicines are grown." Zhou Sui thought for a moment and then quickly shared all the intelligence he had gathered through his clone. After all, his clone was currently stationed in the outer area of ??the Nascent Soul ruins. Temporarily hidden among the trees, it went unnoticed by the other cultivators. Thus, he could gain much information, as if he was there himself. "Fifth-stage Spiritual Medicine?" "Doesn''t that mean the advanced cultivators in the late-stage Nascent Soul are planning to advance into the core area?" Chu Dieyi''s eyes widened in surprise. She was well aware of how the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators would go crazy upon receiving this news. They had all been stuck in the late-stage of Nascent Soul for too long and were looking for opportunities to break through to Divinity Transformation. Unfortunately, there had never been such an opportunity in the Canglan Sea area before. But now, with the appearance of the Nascent Soul ruins and the fifth-stage Spiritual Medicines, they were given new hope. Chapter 448 - 279: Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine, Divinity Transformation Medicine Garden_2 They would never willingly give up this opportunity, surely they''d become even more frenzied. "Exactly, they did indeed have such a plan." "So, these great cultivators paid little attention to the peripheral regions and their minor herb gardens, and instead headed directly to the core region." "Those competing for the thousand-year-old spiritual medicines are basically cultivators in the early stages of Nascent Soul or the mid-stages of Nascent Soul." Zhou Sui nodded. However, he didn''t believe that those late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators could break into the core region so easily; the Fifth Stage formations in the core region and the prohibition arrays in the periphery were simply incomparable. His Array Heart Gu had been infiltrating all along. Unfortunately, thus far, it had yet to succeed. Should the prohibition arrays in the core region truly be activated, it''s uncertain how many Nascent Soul cultivators might survive. The strength of the Nascent Soul Sect, Ku Rong Sect, was not to be underestimated. Their foundation was unfathomably deep. "I wonder how Master Peach Blossom is faring." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. Earlier, he had used a token to send a message to the other party; at that time, Master Peach Blossom and many Nascent Soul cultivators from the Wuji Alliance had entered into the Divine Transformation ruins. Sadly, there had been no news from Master Peach Blossom since then. However, through the power of the Obsession Gu, he could sense that Master Peach Blossom''s life force was still quite vigorous. He should be safe for the time being. But he had no idea what would happen next; he just hoped that Master Peach Blossom wouldn''t encounter any misfortune. Several days later. In the deep of night, under a sparsely starry sky. In the bedroom at Immortal Mist Peak. "Husband, it seems like tonight''s cultivation was also quite effective." Shen Biqian''s cheeks were flushed with color, as she felt the Golden Core Cultivation Power within her body increasing rapidly. Dual cultivating just once with her own husband was better than several days of bitter cultivation on her own. Due to the excellent results, she was almost addicted to bitter cultivation every day, truly beyond extrication. If this continued, she might also soon attempt to form her Nascent Soul. "Haha, of course, it is." "Now the Golden Core Cultivation Power within me is profound; naturally, the help to you all is tremendous." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, admiring his partner''s lovely form, and felt a wave of satisfaction in his heart. Indeed, cultivating bitterly with his own partner was better. Why risk adventure in some ruins, where encounters were often life-threatening? Why not improve one''s cultivation slowly through dual cultivation with one''s partner? Why desperately compete with other cultivators? One mistake could destroy years of cultivation, resulting in death and the dissipation of one''s path. He felt his current life was quite pleasant. "Hmm?!" Just then, Zhou Sui sensed something and frowned. A murderous intent emanated from his body. "What''s the matter, husband? Has something significant occurred?" Lin Yazhu and the others all looked at Zhou Sui, noticing his stern expression. After all, it was rare for Zhou Sui to show such a serious face. "Yes, some Nascent Soul cultivators have come to the edge of the array." "They are chasing Master Peach Blossom; I''ll go have a look." As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Sui quickly dressed, activated the Teleportation Insect, and instantly arrived at the edge of the array. He flew in the skies, overlooking the sea below. Not far away in the high sky, numerous streaks of light were in frenzied pursuit, emitting beams of escape light, moving at an incredibly fast pace; each collision resulted in a battle fluctuation that covered thousands of miles. The entire sea was overturned, raising massive waves. Fortunately, the battle was taking place over the sea, because had it been on an island, the surrounding tens of thousands of miles would likely have been leveled. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Clearly, Nascent Soul cultivators were fighting with their spells. One saw a pink streak of light rushing toward the three-star islands, with three black streaks of light in relentless pursuit. He recognized at first sight that the person fleeing was Master Peach Blossom. The pursuers were three late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, their bodies shrouded in terrifying demonic qi, obviously demon cultivators, but he wasn''t too familiar with them. Nor did he know much about their origins. He only knew that the cultivation of these three demon cultivators was very powerful, having reached the late stages of Nascent Soul. Otherwise, they wouldn''t have been able to chase Master Peach Blossom. "Master Peach Blossom, enter the grand array first." At that moment, Zhou Sui immediately transmitted his Divine Consciousness to Master Peach Blossom. With a wave of his hand, the Heavy Water Boundary at the edge of the array instantly opened, splitting in two, creating an entrance sufficient for entering the array. "Alright." Upon hearing Zhou Sui''s voice, Master Peach Blossom was overjoyed and sped up, instantly entering the array, after which the array barrier closed again. At this point, Master Peach Blossom looked pale, her clothes torn, revealing a body perfect to the extreme and skin as white as snow, unspeakably charming and pitiable. A face of absolute beauty, bathed in the moonlight, seemed exceptionally captivating. It was as if even the moon paled in comparison. Even though she was injured and fleeing, she remained exceedingly beautiful and alluring. But when Zhou Sui scanned her with his Divine Sense, he perceived that Master Peach Blossom''s injuries were considerable but not critical; although she looked shocking, her injuries were not life-threatening. This put him somewhat at ease. "Master Peach Blossom, are your injuries alright?" Zhou Sui asked. "Nothing serious." "With a few days'' rest, I should be able to heal the injuries." Chapter 449 - 279: Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine, Divinity Transformation Medicine Garden_3 "Thank goodness you arrived on time; otherwise, I might have been killed by these three demon cultivators." Master Peach Blossom was thankful. As she was pursued by three nascent soul demon cultivators, she instinctively flew towards the Tri-Star Island Group. She knew that if she wanted to survive, she would need the help of that man. Despite him being merely a late golden core cultivator, he was more reliable than any nascent soul cultivator. Judging from the outcome, her choice was indeed correct. After making it to the Tri-Star Island Group, she felt completely safe. "What exactly happened?" "Weren''t you with the Alliance Hierarch and the rest?" Zhou Sui''s curiosity was piqued. Under normal circumstances, it was unlikely for Master Peach Blossom to be pursued by other nascent soul cultivators. After all, who would dare to mess with the Wuji Alliance, which was backed by more than thirty nascent soul cultivators. In addition, with Daoist Unlimited''s strength, they could indeed deter many nascent soul cultivators. It didn''t seem plausible for Master Peach Blossom to end up in such a predicament. "Sigh, we underestimated the power of the God Transformation legacy site." "We thought that once we broke through the outer prohibition array, we wouldn''t have any problem with the array in the core area." "Who could have foreseen that, during the decoding process, there was an accident." "It triggered the fifth stage formation of the Ku Rong Sect." "As a result, my father, Daoist Unlimited, Daoist Chongxu of the Tianjian Sect, and Daoist Tiansuan of the Xuanbao Tower, along with other Sect Masters, were trapped within the array and couldn''t get out in the short term." "Just at that moment, I found the storage bags of several Ku Rong Sect nascent soul corpse remains." "Judging from the attire on the corpses, they might''ve been elders of the Ku Rong Sect." "The storage bags contained a significant amount of treasures, quite valuable." "Most importantly, there were fourth stage treasure pills, Wanmu Pills¡ªconsuming one could increase the mana of a late-stage nascent soul cultivator by twenty years." "In addition, there were also lots of legacies from the Ku Rong Sect." "But this was discovered by the elder ancestor Heiyue of the Sky Demon Sect, the elder ancestor Mingyan of the Heisha Palace, and the elder ancestor Jiying of the Xuan Yin Sect." "As a result, they attacked me in collusion." "Even though my cultivation had also advanced to the late-stage nascent soul, compared to these three established nascent soul cultivators, I stood no chance, and was beaten into a retreat." Master Peach Blossom recounted the events that had just transpired in detail. Clearly, those three nascent soul demon cultivators were motivated by greed. In addition, with Daoist Unlimited and other late-stage nascent soul cultivators trapped within the fifth stage formation, they couldn''t get out in the short term. Consequently, they had become unabashed, ganging up against Master Peach Blossom. Even if they ended up killing Master Peach Blossom and infuriating Daoist Unlimited, they didn''t care. After all, they had their respective Sect''s backing. Even if Daoist Unlimited became furious later, he couldn''t do anything to them. Moreover, considering the chance at achieving enlightenment, these three nascent soul demon cultivators wouldn''t let Master Peach Blossom escape. Vroom Vroom Vroom!!! At this moment, three rays of light arrived instantly and reached the outer area of the array. Three old men appeared immediately, each emitting a powerful nascent soul mana aura. The force seemed to distort a radius of thousands of li around them. Dark clouds filled the sky, layers of black fog enveloping it. "Hand over the storage bags of the Ku Rong Sect cultivators instantly, Master Peach Blossom. Otherwise, you will not escape your fate today." The speaker was Elder Ancestor Heiyue of the Sky Demon Sect, wearing a black robe with a moon emblem on his back. His body emanated a terrifying demon cultivator''s aura and exuded a fierce sense of warfare. His pair of eyes gleamed in a purple glow, as if he could see through the Heavy Water Boundary, viewing Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom behind it. He didn''t hide the murderous intent emanating from his body. "Who are you, a mere golden core cultivator, daring to assist Master Peach Blossom. Are you seeking death?" Elder Ancestor Heiyue stared at Zhou Sui. His heart was filled with rage. There was no doubt that, had this man not activated the array barrier, Master Peach Blossom would have been unable to escape their grasp. He resented Zhou Sui through and through¡ª blazing anger filled his heart. Honestly, he was determined to acquire the storage bags belonging to the deceased Ku Rong Sect cultivators. These bags contained plenty of precious treasures. Surely these were remnants from the Ancient God Transformation Sect, and might contain a large number of rare pills. Even legacies from the Ku Rong Sect could possibly be inside the storage bags. If he managed to get his hands on these legacy cultivation methods, his cultivation could likely make further breakthroughs. Even the possibility of becoming a god transformation cultivator might not be unlikely. Hence, faced with such an opportunity for advancement, he would absolutely not give up. "Why so angry?" "In these God Transformation legacy sites, gaining an opportunity is based entirely on one''s ability." "You attempt to outnumber others despite being less skilled, which is a bit unfair." "How about we all take a step back, cease combat, and keep a peaceful front, for my sake?" Zhou Sui chuckled, making a suggestion to Elder Ancestor Heiyue and the rest, hoping for everyone to make peace. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Screw peace." "Who do you think you are, a mere golden core bug, yet you dare to play peacemaker." "If I didn''t have the fourth stage formation protection, I could kill you with one slap." "You dare babble in my face. It seems you''ve grown tired of living." Elder Ancestor Mingyan of the Heisha Palace sneered, revealing his violent temper. From his body, bursts of black flame erupted as if intending to ignite the mountains and boil the sea. The surrounding temperature rose sharply, appearing like it could incinerate the array barrier. Chapter 450 - 279: Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine, Divinity Transformation Medicine Garden_4 He thought the Golden Core cultivator before him was simply insane, daring to negotiate with a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Was he tired of living? Why should he give face to such a small Golden Core cultivator? Just because of a fourth-stage array, he actually thought he could be on par with a Nascent Soul Cultivator. "A mere Golden Core cultivator dares to make a fuss in front of us." "Today, not only will I seize the storage bag of that Ku Rong Sect cultivator." "But I will also arrest you two, and let''s see what you can do." The Extreme Shadow Ancestor of the Xuan Yin Sect sneered coldly, an intense chilling aura permeating from his body. It seemed as though the power of his Nascent Soul domain could freeze the entire surrounding sea area. He was somewhat amused. Having lived for so long, this was the first time he had seen a Golden Core cultivator dare to show off in front of a Nascent Soul Ancestor. This young man really didn''t understand his own weight. "Refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit." sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I cannot be blamed." "All three of you will die here." Zhou Sui looked at the Black Moon Ancestor and the others impassively, his eyes as calm as a lake, but obviously, he was also angry. Since these three Nascent Soul cultivators did not want to give face, then simply let them all die here. Boom~~ In an instant, the fourth-stage Great Array Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array started, and the range of this array barrier unexpectedly expanded again. It immediately enveloped the Black Moon Ancestor, Ming Yan Ancestor, and Extreme Shadow Ancestor. Clearly, the coverage of this big array is not merely twenty-thousand miles. The reason why it only covered twenty-thousand miles sea area was that he had shrunk the power of the formation. In reality, the array''s range could reach a region of five-hundred thousand miles. With a single thought, he could expand the range of the array, enveloping those three Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators within it, leaving them with no place to hide. What?! The complexions of the Black Moon Ancestor, Ming Yan Ancestor, and Extreme Shadow Ancestor changed. They had initially been very relaxed because the opponent couldn''t hurt them from outside the array. But now, the array expanded again, enveloping them instantly. At this moment, they felt the formidable boundary force of the fourth-stage array and the omnipresent pressure. It seemed that in an instant, every inch of the world was their enemy. They were unwelcome in the array, and they were under tremendous pressure everywhere. "Heavy water!" In an instant, Zhou Sui made a move, immediately launching the Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array. Above, the sky was full of dark clouds as countless Xuan Yin Heavy Waters came together and formed a huge storm layer. The next second a torrent of Xuan Yin Heavy Water descended from mid-air, covering the sea area. Each drop of Xuan Yin Heavy Water was as heavy as a mountain. Thousands of raindrops fell like thousands of mountains, their power enough to destroy an island. Feeling this terrifying power and the omnipresent murderous intent, even the Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators twisted their expressions, detecting an immense danger to their lives. "Black Moon Banner." In an instant, the Black Moon Ancestor acted, immediately taking out a top-grade spiritual treasure, Black Moon Banner. A black moon appeared on it, seemingly releasing an ominous aura. With a wave of his hand, waving the Black Moon Banner, he unleashed endless black Heavenly Demon Qi, forming several ominous huge black moons, like stars. The spiritual energy of the earth and heaven within thousands of miles was absorbed by him and gathered in the Black Moon Banner, exploding with earth-shattering power. Boom rumbling~~~ At once, two forces clashed, like a comet hitting Earth, generating unmatched destructive power. Thousands of miles of the sea area suffered severe tremors, with massive tsunamis happening. Even the force reached deep into the seabed, causing a quake and opening terrifying chasms, as if even the seafloor was torn apart by this force. Many marine creatures deep in the ocean couldn''t bear this force and died in large numbers. A large number of fish corpses floated on the sea surface, blood flowing. With just one strike, the Black Moon Ancestor demonstrated the terrifying combat power of a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator, which in no way was comparable to that of the Nascent Soul Middle Stage or Early Stage cultivators. The combat power had increased by at least ten times. Chapter 451 - 280: Island Master, were sorry, that man is too charming for us to resist_1 "Attack, slaughter him." Dark Flame Ancestor revealed a glint of frost in his eyes, and a terrifying force of black flames burst forth from his body. These were Amoebic Flames of the Heavens and Earth¡ªDark Flame Fire¡ªwhich he had mastered. According to legend, this flame originated from the depths of hell itself. Once it touched a living body, it would burn both the body and soul cleanly to ash. It was this amoebic flame''s power that enabled Dark Flame Ancestor to dominate wherever he went, causing cultivators not to dare struggle against him. He immediately took out a Top-Grade Spiritual Treasure known as the Dark Flame Ring from his body. This was a spiritual treasure that he had refined using a large number of rare ores. It aided him in controlling the Dark Flame Fire. After all, if this kind of amoebic flame was not controlled, it could easily go haywire. And that would likely harm its user. But with the aid of the spiritual treasure, it was a different story. The control was as effortless as moving one''s arm. Rumbling.... With the Dark Flame Ring held in his hands, a black Flame Dragon exploded out of nowhere. It let out a terrifying roar, creating ripples that spread across a thousand miles. The entire sky seemed to be burning in infinite black flames, turning mountains into molten lava and boiling the ocean. The sea appeared to be boiling, constantly bubbling and steaming, clouds of smoke billowing around it. This black Flame Dragon, quick as lightning, lunged towards Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom as if intending to incinerate them instantly to ash. "Xuan Yin Sword Array!" Zhou Sui, neither hurried nor calm, neither overjoyed nor sorrowful, once again activated the Xuan Yin Heavy Water Formation. In this moment, his soul had merged with the formation, uniting person and formation as one. He felt as if he had become the array itself, able to manipulate the force of the Fourth stage Spirit Vein at his will. At this moment, his cultivation and power could be said to rival that of a Nascent Soul Late stage master cultivator. Between heaven and earth, infinite Xuan Yin aura gathered together, forming streams of gray sword light, thousands upon thousands of them. They interweaved into a massive sword array. Within a thousand miles, there was an omnipresent terror of sword light, causing all beings to shiver in fear. The next second, with a flick of Zhou Sui''s thought, the Xuan Yin Sword Array bombarded towards Dark Flame Ancestor. Boom~~~ Immediately, countless Xuan Yin sword radiance bombarded onto this black Flame Dragon, driving holes into it in an instant, with Xuan Yin aura freezing it solid. Numerous Xuan Yin auras covered an area of hundreds of miles in the void, causing a drop in temperature. Even Dark Flame Ancestor could not help but shiver. It seemed that the Xuan Yin aura had invaded his body, eroding his meridians. "Kill!" At this moment, Extreme Shadow Ancestor who was hiding nearby launched his attack. He was a renowned assassin demon cultivator, wielding a Top-Grade Spiritual Treasure, the Extreme Shadow Sword. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was the acclaimed top-tier assassin of the Canglan Sea region. The number of Nascent Soul cultivators who had died by his hands exceeded both of his hands'' fingers. He had even successfully assassinated a late-stage Nascent Soul master cultivator. His remarkable achievements were naturally due to his cultivation of the Profound Art Shadow Kill Skill. This technique could transform one''s body into a shadow, eliminating one''s breath and killing intent. When he launched an attack, he would instantly transform into an extreme shadow and kill his opponent. By that point, the opponent would not even know what happened before perishing, making it hard to defend against. Whoosh! In the blink of an eye, Extreme Shadow Ancestor transformed into a shadow, turning into black light. His Extreme Shadow Sword contained terrifying sharp-edged power, stabbing towards Zhou Sui. A grim expression appeared on his face, his gaze exuding absolute certainty. After all, with his late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation and combat power, assassinating a mere Gold Core Late Stage cultivator was like a sure thing. But at this time, Zhou Sui had already perceived every move of the Extreme Shadow Ancestor. His Heart''s Eye Power had been monitoring his surroundings, reflecting everything like a mirror with nothing able to escape his sense. Others might think that Extreme Shadow Ancestor''s speed was quick and silent, invisible, and hard to detect. But in face of his Heart''s Eye Power, his movements were slow and easy to read. Whoosh! Immediately, with a flick of Zhou Sui''s thought, the power of the Teleportation Insect was used. His body and Master Peach Blossom''s were wrapped in void power, and they instantly moved tens of miles, narrowly avoiding the attack. Thump! Without a doubt, Extreme Shadow Ancestor''s attack hit thin air. A terrifying black light blasted out, crashing into an unknown island many miles away. Immediately, the several hundred miles wide unknown island, could not withstand this attack, and was split in half by the force, rendering the island shattered. Fortunately, there were no living beings on this island. Otherwise, this single attack would be enough to level the entire island. All beings living on it would be wiped out with none surviving. "Impossible, how can a mere Golden Core cultivator dodge my Extreme Shadow attack?" "How did you manage to do it?" "Void Power? You''ve mastered the Void Power?" Extreme Shadow Ancestor''s eyes widened in disbelief. He originally thought his attack was sure to succeed ¡ª not even a Nascent Soul cultivator could dodge it, let alone a puny Gold Core cultivator. But now, an attack that was supposed to hit its target missed, instead striking empty space. This unexpected turn of events stirred a storm within him. However, he soon sensed the shift in Zhou Sui''s trail and noticed a peculiar similarity to a Nascent Soul cultivator''s teleportation. Chapter 452 - 280: Island Master, we cant resist that mans charm, sorry_2 In other words, this Golden Core cultivator has mastered the power of teleportation. Only then could he move dozens of miles in an instant, dodging his deadly strike. Normally, a Golden Core cultivator would not be able to do this, nor would a Nascent Soul cultivator. Therefore, the only way this could be done is via a magic treasure. Without a doubt, this young lad has a treasure that allows him to teleport instantly. Thinking of this, his eyes couldn''t help but flash with greed. If he obtained this teleportation treasure, he, Daoist Extreme Shadow, could potentially become the top cultivator in the Canglan Sea region. He could challenge any Nascent Soul grand cultivator and possibly win. Truth be told, he didn''t expect such an unexpected joy. "This!" Master Peach Blossom was held by Zhou Sui at her slender waist. She felt the manly aura emanating from Zhou Sui. Her body went weak and her pretty face flushed red. Her eyes turned soft. It was a time of a fierce battle, extremely dangerous. A slip of the guard could result in her losing her life. But for some reason, she felt unprecedented safety as if she didn''t have to worry about anything as long as she stayed by this man''s side. Tsk, Master Peach Blossom, what are you thinking about? You''re fantasizing about a Golden Core male cultivator, don''t you see the situation right now? Pull yourself together, you''re a Nascent Soul female cultivator, not a weak damsel in distress. Even so, she still felt her body weakening. It seemed like the man in front of her could do anything he wanted to her, and she was powerless to resist. "Not bad, but that''s all you can do." Zhou Sui watched Black Moon Ancestor, Mystic Flame Ancestor and Extreme Shadow Ancestor with indifference. Although Late Stage Nascent Soul cultivators were terrifying in terms of combat capability, if the roles were reversed, Zhou Sui would probably be annihilated instantly without any chance to fight back. However, in the Fourth Stage Top-Grade Array, the Great Array Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array, and with control over the power of a Fourth Order Spirit Vein, he was the real ruler of this region. Any cultivator who entered it couldn''t match him. This was the power of the formation, exerting the power of heaven and earth. With a mortal body, they demonstrated divine power. It should be known that the strength Zhou Sui demonstrated was only a part of the power of the Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array. Not all of its power. As a Fourth Stage formation, and a compound formation that incorporated dual formations, its power originated from two formations. The power is not as simple as one plus one. The power increased geometrically. "Summon the wind." "Call forth the rain." With a thought, Zhou Sui fully activated the Xuan Yin Heavy Water Array, immediately unleashing the terrifying power of the Fourth Stage Top-Grade Formation. The strength it contained was beyond comparison to before. The wind being summoned wasn''t an ordinary wind, but the Xuan Yin Gale. The rain being summoned was not normal rain, but Xuan Yin Heavy Water. The combined force of these two massive natural elements resulted in a terrifying destructive force. Boom! Boom! Boom! In an instant, this power enveloped everything within thousands of miles in the sea area. The endless Xuan Yin Gale burst out between heaven and earth, forming a storm and condensing into an array of terrifying Xuan Yin wind blades in the air, destroying everything in its path. Thousands of droplets of Xuan Yin Heavy Water fell from the sky. This Xuan Yin Heavy Water was not just extraordinarily heavy, each droplet weighed as much as a mountain. More importantly, it contained a terrifying Xuan Yin Force. Once approached, one would instantly be invaded by the icy cold Xuan Yin force and the entire body would freeze immediately. At this moment, Zhou Sui was like an immortal god who was displaying a supreme divine art- The art of summoning wind and rain. Under the boost of the power of the Fourth Stage grand formation, he seemed to possess the mana of a Nascent Soul and it was infinitely sustainable. He was able to release this power recklessly and manipulate the power of heaven and earth at will. "Damn it, this guy is a Fourth Stage Array Master, and even at the highest realm of Fourth Stage." "He can perfectly mobilize the power of the fourth-order formation." The face of Black Moon Old Ancestor changed drastically as he felt the terrifying power between heaven and earth. He truly comprehended what the power of the Fourth Stage Top-Grade formation was. Because previously, a Fourth Stage formation was rarely activated to its full potential. Who would drive the Fourth Stage Formation within the sect if it wasn''t a matter of life and death? Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So his understanding of the Fourth Stage Formation was not so comprehensive. Now he felt the omnipresent force and killing intent between heaven and earth. It seemed as if the whole world was going to execute them all right here. At this moment, he finally realized why the status of a Fourth Stage Array Master was so respected. Although the threat of an Array Master wasn''t as great after the formation, as long as they were within the formation, they were invincible. No cultivator would be silly enough to compete with an Array Master inside a formation. That would be nothing but seeking a dead end. "Black Moon Devouring Heaven." Without further ado, The Black Moon Ancestor immediately activated his Top-Grade Spiritual Treasure, the Black Moon Flag. A black moon rose in the sky as if corroding the sky. Between heaven and earth, only this black moon remained, releasing an ominous and dark aura. Immediately, this huge black moon crashed down towards Zhou Sui in an attempt to break the formation. Unfortunately, it had no effect at all. Chapter 453 - 280: Island Master, we cant resist that mans charm, sorry_3 Endless Xuan Yin winds roared in, creating a terrifying storm that covered thousands of miles of sea, leaving nowhere to hide. Boom! Boom! Boom! Thousands of Xuan Yin winds rushed in, tearing the sky and earth, striking the black moon. The black moon was shattered instantly, turning into dust. Shockingly, the Xuan Yin winds hit the Black Moon Elder directly. "Argh!" Black Moon Elder let out a scream of agony. His armor was instantly shattered, and he was blasted away, skidding across the sea for more than ten li. A frightening Yin Force invaded his body, freezing his meridians, which led to the formation of white frost on his eyebrows, eyes, nose, and other parts of his body. "Infernal Sea of Fire." Hell Ancestor shouted, holding the top-grade spiritual treasure Dark Flame Ring. Around him, a several hundred li radius turned into a black sea of fire. From the black sea of fire, numerous black flame crows flew out, cawing as they emitted the aura of death and coldness, aiming to destroy the array barrier and escape. He knew that if he remained within the array, death was certain. Every black flame crow had a terrifying power, falling onto nearby islands and reducing entire uninhabited islands to a wildfire, even reducing them to a molten state. If it fell on a human, it would undoubtedly incinerate them to ashes. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unfortunately, their efforts were all in vain in front of the awesome power of Xuan Yin Heavy Water. Above the sky, millions of drops of Xuan Yin Heavy Water fell like meteors, mercilessly smashing onto the black flame crows, instantly extinguishing the flames. Meanwhile, Hell Ancestor was caught off guard. His entire body was hit by several drops of Xuan Yin Heavy Water. It was like being hit by several mountains. He was sent flying and smashed onto the sea, causing a lot of water splashes. He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his internal organs severely damaged. Even worse, Yin Force invaded his body, causing his body to freeze due to the significant Yin Force. The sea also got invaded by the coldness, forming a thick layer of ice. "Escape!" Shadow Extreme Elder was terrified. He sensed the terrifying strength of the array and realized that there was no chance of winning by fighting here. So he immediately activated his ultimate escape technique ¡ª the Shadow Extreme Escape skill. Instantly, his whole body turned into a black stream of light, as if merging into the void, flying towards the outside of the array, trying to escape this array barrier and survive. Boom~ Unfortunately, when he was about to escape, an array barrier emerged, forming a thick wall, blocking the void. It intercepted Shadow Extreme Elder in an instant. He crashed into the barrier and was severely injured. "Damn it, this is the void blocking power of the fourth-stage array." "Are you really trying to exterminate me completely?" "I am an elder of the Xuan Yin Sect. Killing me means declaring enmity with the Xuan Yin Sect." "Have you thought about the consequences?" Shadow Extreme Elder glared at Zhou Sui, attempting to intimidate the Golden Core cultivator. "Shut up." Zhou Sui looked at Shadow Extreme Elder indifferently, waved his hand and once again activated the Xuan Yin Heavy Water array. They were already mortal enemies, so why would he show any mercy? Even if the Xuan Yin Sect became his enemy, once he advanced to a Nascent Soul cultivator, it might be the Xuan Yin Sect that should be afraid. So, why would he possibly be afraid of the Xuan Yin Sect? Moreover, as long as he didn''t leave the Tri-Star Island Group, even the Xuan Yin Sect couldn''t do anything to him. Thunder rolled~~~ In an instant, the fourth-stage array strength surged again, encompassing Black Moon Elder, Hell Ancestor, and Shadow Extreme Elder. The terrifying Xuan Yin winds and heavy water strength attacked, affecting thousands of miles of sea. The power was akin to heaven collapsing and earth shattering. "Damn." The faces of Black Moon Elder, Hell Ancestor, and Shadow Extreme Elder changed drastically. They had been severely injured by the previous attack. If this continued, death was inevitable. Thinking of this, they looked at each other and quickly made a decision. Fourth-stage Top-Grade Vajra Talisman! In an instant, they each took out a fourth-stage talisman from themselves and activated it immediately. A huge golden barrier immediately surrounded their bodies, forming a massive Vajra defense shield that covered 360 degrees, leaving no blind spots. Boom! Boom! Boom! Immediately, thousands of drops of Xuan Yin Heavy Water fell like thousands of mountains, hitting the shield hard, but it was blocked by the fourth-stage Vajra Talisman. The cultivators inside remained unscathed. " A fourth-stage talisman?!" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Apparently, fourth-stage talismans were quite rare. Only a fourth-stage talisman master could forge them, and their power was no less than a full-strength hit from a Nascent Soul cultivator. However, creating fourth-stage talismans was challenging. Each of them cost a lot of materials and a great deal of energy and effort from the fourth-stage talisman master. But at critical times, a fourth-stage talisman could be of great help to a Nascent Soul cultivator. "Hmm, is that a fourth-stage Minor Teleportation talisman?!" Zhou Sui was certain. He felt that the three Nascent Soul cultivators had taken out another fourth-stage talisman. It was indeed the renowned fourth-stage Minor Teleportation talisman. Chapter 454 - 280: Island Master, we cant resist that mans charm, sorry_4 Densely inscribed with Void Runes. Though this talisman is extremely precious, its usefulness is boundless. Once used, one could instantly travel hundreds of thousands of miles, even able to escape from a fourth-stage formation''s barrier. While the void partitioning power of the fourth-stage formation indeed was formidable, the spacetime-teleportation power of the small shift talisman was also not to be underestimated. Once activated, even the barrier of a fourth-stage formation couldn''t stop it. This was one of the final life-saving measures of a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Obviously, figures like Black Moon Ancestor knew that if they were to continue like this, they would undoubtedly die. Staying within the fourth-stage formation and dueling with the Array Master was a mere self-inflicted death road. "Thinking of running? It won''t be that easy." "Stay here, all of you." Zhou Sui''s eyes let out a hint of cold light, as he naturally would not let them leave here. Otherwise, in the future, there would undoubtedly be three powerful enemies in Immortal Mist City. One can only play the part of a thief for so long before one has to guard against theft. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He didn''t want to constantly guard against these three Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators in the future. Anyhow, they must be kept here. Boom~~ Upon this thought, he immediately activated the Robbery Thunder Worm he carried to trigger the Power of Thunder Tribulation, attacking the three Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators in order to prevent them from using the small shift talisman. "Damn Immortal Mist City Array Master, just wait, after I leave, you''ll see." "As long as we can escape, we will immediately summon the cultivators from the Three Great Demon Sects to annihilate Immortal Mist City." "Having made us waste so many precious talismans, we will definitely pay you back." The faces of Black Moon Ancestor, Dark Flame Ancestor, and Extreme Shadow Ancestor were ferocious, distressed expressions appeared on their faces as they had indeed spent a large number of fourth-stage talismans, which was painstaking even for them as Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivators. Particularly the small shift talisman, which was their life-saving talisman. After using it, obtaining another one would be incredibly difficult. But at this point, they were in dire straits, and had no choice but to use the small shift talisman. Otherwise, they might really be trapped here by this Golden Core Cultivator. "Not good, this bastard is attacking us." "Don''t be afraid, we have a fourth-stage Diamond Talisman that can even withstand a blow from a fourth-stage formation." "No, no, this is not normal power, it''s the Power of Thunder Tribulation, our fourth-stage Diamond Talisman can''t block the Power of Thunder Tribulation." "What''s going on? How can this guy control the Power of Thunder Tribulation, that''s too absurd." Black Moon Ancestor, Dark Flame Ancestor, and Extreme Shadow Ancestor initially wanted to use the mini shift talisman immediately, but Zhou Sui had attacked at this point, the timing of the attack was perfect. Tens of purple-colored Thunder Tribulation erupted from the Robbery Thunder Worm, bombarding the three people. The Power of Thunder Tribulation contained the Armor Break power, disregarding many forms of defense, even the fourth-stage Diamond Talisman was helpless against it. They penetrated the defense of the Diamond Talisman, directly bombarding the bodies of the three. "Ahhhhh!!!" All of a sudden, the three Nascent Soul Ancestors let out horrendous screams. They were paralyzed by the shock, the terrifying Power of Thunder Tribulation invaded their bodies, interrupting the flow of their mana. This resulted in them being unable to use any mana for a short period of time; they were stunned as if turned to wood, and they lost their ability to counter. Even the power of the fourth-stage Diamond Talisman was completely dispersed. Although this attack did not kill them, it did render them unable to use any power. "Die!" Zhou Sui wouldn''t naturally let such a great opportunity slip by and once again controlled the Xuan Yin Heavy Water Formation. Boom, boom, boom~~~ The Xuan Yin wind erupted, forming thousands of wind blades, rushing toward the three Nascent Soul Ancestors. This time, they couldn''t resist at all. Thump! With just a single blow, Black Moon Ancestor, Dark Flame Ancestor, and Extreme Shadow Ancestor - three Nascent Soul Late Stage ancestors - couldn''t withstand even a second and were instantly cut into hundreds of pieces, as if they had been sliced and diced. Plenty of fragments immediately appeared above the sea, massive amounts of blood poured out, dyeing this sea area red. The Soul aura of the three also instantly dissipated. Obviously, they couldn''t hold on any longer and were all killed by Zhou Sui. Three Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators, perished here. "Huh?!" Zhou Sui''s heart moved. At the moment when the three Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators died, black beams emerged, which were evidently soul strands. However, he had already prepared for this. He pulled out a replacement puppet from his body, this was a secret technique from the Sky Demon Sect acquired from Chu Dieyi, primarily used to block soul strands. Now he had learned it too and had even crafted many replacement puppets. Instantly, the black beams entered the replacement puppets. They helped Zhou Sui avoid a calamity. Even if the Three Great Demon Sects wanted to know who killed Black Moon Ancestor and the others, they wouldn''t be able to find the murderer. Boom~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui did not relaxed his vigilance at all. After all, these were the three Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators. Who knew if they had any special dead-faking secret techniques. He immediately used the power of the Dream Soul Gu, devouring the souls of these Demon Cultivators. In an instant, the soul power and memories of the Demon Cultivators were devoured by the Dream Soul Gu. Many memories of Nascent Soul Cultivators turned into countless bubbles, entering the body of the Dream Soul Gu. "Not bad, it seems they really are dead." Zhou Sui sensed the numerous memories transmitted from the Dream Soul Gu and felt quite satisfied. Obviously, after that attack, the three Late Stage Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators couldn''t possibly escape and had indeed died. Chapter 455 - 280: Island Master, we cant resist that mans charm, sorry_5 So the Dream Soul Gu has swallowed all the soul power and made it its own. In an instant, the power of the Dream Soul Gu experienced a certain level boost. Its internal space seemed to have expanded considerably, and the power of the dream world seemed to be growing at an observable rate. "He actually defeated them all?!" Master Peach Blossom standing beside him also widened her beautiful eyes, looking at Zhou Sui in sheer disbelief. If she hadn''t seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn''t believe such a thing could happen. The man before her is merely a Golden Core cultivator. Even though he did leverage the power of Fourth-Order formation, he managed to kill a Nascent Soul with the strength of the Golden Core. Besides, the one who was killed was a senior Nascent Soul cultivator. If this news spreads out, it will certainly shake the entire Canglan Sea Region. After all, the three Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators, even within the large sects, are considered top-level existence. That they all died at once would inevitably cause a huge stir. This will also trigger an earthquake in the three major magic sects, causing a new round of reshuffling. "It''s just borrowing the power of the Fourth-Order formation, nothing more." "Without the Fourth-Order formation, this would not have been possible." "Neither could it be possible to withstand the three Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators." Zhou Sui is well aware. It''s not his own power; he merely borrowed the might of the formation. Once he steps out of the formation, he''d immediately be returned to his original state. At present, as long as he doesn''t leave the Tri-Star Island Group, no cultivator can hurt him. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From a certain perspective, he''s now completely safe in the Canglan Sea Region. "Still, this is quite extraordinary." "I know some Fourth-Order Array Masters, but none are capable of what you''ve done." "You''ve utilized the full potential of the Fourth-Order formation." Master Peach Blossom commented, full of emotion. She is no stranger to Fourth-Order Array Masters. However, they can, at best, compete against Early-Stage Nascent Soul or Mid-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators. When it comes to opponents from the Nascent Soul Late Stage, they are still far behind. Why Zhou Sui could achieve this is naturally due to the power of Array Heart Gu. With the power of Array Heart Gu, one can perfectly exhibit the might of Fourth-Order formation. As for the other Fourth-Order Array Masters, they can, at best, unleash two or three-tenths of its power, which is already quite good. And just because of this, the formation power they burst out differs by several folds. They couldn''t be compared to Zhou Sui. "Alright, let''s go back for now. This isn''t a place for chatting." Zhou Sui held Master Peach Blossom''s slender waist, flashed, and instantly returned to the Immortal Mist Peak. "What, what!" Master Peach Blossom''s charming face turned red. She felt her body heating up. This man was too audacious, how could he just casually hold a woman''s waist?! She''s not some random woman. If he really cared for her, he should formally propose to her and present a betrothal gift to her father. Now she felt weak, too weak to make any effort. Even if she wanted to refuse, she couldn''t utter a word. "Hmm." At this moment, Zhou Sui raised his eyebrows, sensing that he received a message from his Obsession Gu. It seemed that his affection with Master Peach Blossom had maxed out. If he wanted to, he could take this peerless beauty at any time. Perhaps because he saved her life, her feelings for him were at a maximum, already reaching a point where she willingly gave herself up. But after thinking it over, he decided to pass for the moment. After all, obtaining the Yin Force of Master Peach Blossom at this time would be a bit wasteful. It''s better to wait till he advances to the Nascent Soul Realm, then obtaining it wouldn''t be too late. After all, he was not far from advancing to Nascent Soul, just a few years away. "Island Master." At this moment, Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao, the four Golden Core servants, had received the message from Zhou Sui. They flew over quickly and looked at Master Peach Blossom with joy. Since they entered the Tri-Star Island Group, they hadn''t met Master Peach Blossom in a long time. Although they would chat occasionally via communication tokens, they hadn''t truly met each other face to face. "You all take care of Master Peach Blossom." "She suffered severe injuries today and needs to rest well." Zhou Sui instructed. "Yes, we will surely take good care of the Island Master." Hearing these words, Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao immediately became anxious and surrounded Master Peach Blossom, expressing their concern for her. "That''s good, I''ll leave her to you then." After saying these words, Zhou Sui left. He was afraid that if he didn''t leave, he wouldn''t be able to control himself when faced with Master Peach Blossom, who had given herself up to him. "Damn it." Seeing Zhou Sui leave, Master Peach Blossom grieved, but there was nothing she could do. After all, she couldn''t initiate it herself. Even if it meant her death, she couldn''t be the one to make the first move toward a man. "Island Master, come with me. This will be your quarters from here on." At this time, Chuntao and the others enthusiastically led Master Peach Blossom to the nearby guest rooms, introducing her to the facilities. "You all, when did you give yourselves to that man and lost your Yin Force?" After returning to the room, Master Peach Blossom suddenly opened up, her enchanting eyes looking at Chuntao and the others. She had long noticed that her four beautiful and fair servants had already lost their Yin Force. After all, such things are impossible to hide from Yin cultivators. "We''re sorry, Island Master." "We''ve failed your trust." "We had intended to complete the task given by you, Island Master." "But we couldn''t control ourselves and offered our bodies." Hearing this, Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, and Dongtao suddenly got frightened. They thought the Island Master was angry, and with guilt all over their faces, they knelt down on the ground. Originally, they were the most loyal servants of Master Peach Blossom. Who could have imagined that they couldn''t resist the seduction of this man and had completely given in? They even forgot the task assigned by the Island Master and lost themselves in the joy. "Forget it, tell me about that man." With an expressionless face, Master Peach Blossom didn''t know what else to say. This man''s charm was too great that even her loyal servants were tamed and offered themselves willingly. But she wasn''t too comfortable scolding Chuntao and the others either¡ªwasn''t she also about to lose control of herself? "Yes, Daoist Island Master." Hearing this, Chuntao and the others were instantly delighted, knowing the Island Master must''ve forgiven them. They started to recount what had happened during these years while they were staying at the Immortal Mist Sect. Chapter 565 - 316: Nascent Soul Level Puppet, Sky-Refining Treasure Secret_1 "Damn, how can they be so poor?" After checking the storage bags of these four Nascent Soul cultivators, Zhou Sui became speechless. He found that there were hardly any Spirit Stones in the storage bags. There were just two to three hundred high-grade Spirit Stones and around a hundred thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. For Nascent Soul cultivators, this was the epitome of poverty. As for fourth stage Treasure Pills, they didn''t have a single one. Even if they did have any fourth stage Treasure Pills, they probably would have consumed them immediately. Besides that, he only found some fourth-stage materials. It was safe to say that these four brothers from the Li family were incredibly poor. No wonder they, as Nascent Soul cultivators, could only resort to banditry. Generally speaking, Nascent Soul cultivators wouldn''t be this poor. But they had spent the majority of their money on the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect. That''s why they were so destitute. "No, no, they actually spent all their wealth on Nascent Soul-grade puppets." "After all, the materials required to build Nascent Soul-grade puppets are extremely expensive." Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui stroked his chin. After some careful thought, he quickly figured out the reason. Aside from their cultivation, these Nascent Soul cultivators had also invested a large amount of their wealth in these four Nascent Soul-grade puppets. After all, these puppets were extremely valuable. If sold, they were likely to be more expensive than high-grade spiritual treasures. Because Nascent Soul-grade puppets could last for tens of thousands of years, they were like having armies of undying Nascent Soul soldiers. If an ordinary cultivation clan were to obtain a Nascent Soul-grade puppet, it could ensure their prosperity for thousands of years. In other words, they were priceless assets that could serve as sect''s treasures. Especially in this era, the technique to refine Nascent Soul puppets was almost lost. "Therefore, the most valuable thing is the Heritage Jade Record from the Nascent Soul Sect''s Artifact Refining lineage." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He sensed that several Heritage Jade Records that the Li brothers obtained from the Nascent Soul Ruins in their storage bags belonged to the lineage of the Artifact Refining Sect. This was the real precious treasure. With this thought, he did not hesitate and immediately fed these Heritage Jade Records to the Book Worm. The Book Worm, having advanced to the fourth stage middle-grade realm, could now digest and absorb the knowledge from the Heritage Jade Records much quicker. Boom! Boom! Boom!~~~ Suddenly, a surge of information instantly submerged deep into his Sea of Consciousness. Various secret techniques and legacies of the Artifact Refining Sect emerged in the virtual library inside the Book Worm. He instantly learned a great deal about the many secrets of the Artifact Refining Sect. Generally speaking, the Artifact Refining Sect had two major secret manuals. The first one was the Sky-Refining Treasure Secret, a cultivation technique for refining magical weapons. Once you master this skill, you could melt and refine all kinds of materials, creating different magical weapons, even puppets. It was said that if one reached the highest level of this technique, they could even refine Sky-Refining Spiritual Treasures, making it one of the strongest artifact refining techniques in the Cultivation World. Using this technique, the Artifact Refining Sect produced a large number of magical weapons, essentially becoming the main supplier in the Cultivation World. Countless cultivators took pride in using their products. The second one was the Great Yan''s Spirit Division Skill, a supreme technique for controlling puppets. After all, after creating the puppets, one still needed to control them. This method was an ultimate technique for Divine Sense application. It could split Divine Sense into countless strands. Practicing just the first level of this skill, one could divide their Divine Sense into nine strands, enabling them to control nine puppets. If you cultivate to the second level, you can differentiate into eighteen divine senses, capable of controlling eighteen puppets. The third level allows you to differentiate into thirty-six divine senses, controlling thirty-six puppets. And at the fourth level, you can differentiate into seventy-two divine senses, controlling seventy-two puppets. The fifth level is the pinnacle of this cultivation technique, allowing you to differentiate into one hundred and forty-four divine senses, easily controlling over a hundred puppets. Therefore, during its prime, The Sect of Artifact Refining, with these two cultivation techniques, produced a vast number of puppets, allowing one person to command an army of over a hundred puppets and sweep across the world. Even the Demon Clan would turn away upon seeing a cultivator from The Sect of Artifact Refining, not daring to confront them. "The Sect of Artifact Refining''s prosperity during the Ancient Era was all thanks to the invasion of the Demon Realm." "Because the most important aspect of puppet creation is the materials." "Without materials, even a grandmaster artifact refiner would not be able to create a spiritual treasure." "Due to the invasion of the Demon Clan, countless demons perished, providing large quantities of affordable puppet materials." "Furthermore, due to the frequent wars caused by the collision of the two worlds, the demand for spiritual treasures increased." "Thus, The Sect of Artifact Refining grew rapidly with its power continually expanding." "They gathered a large amount of puppet materials and created an array of puppets." "At its peak, they even crafted a few Nascent Soul level puppets, achieving unmatched prominence for a time." "Sadly, the good times didn''t last. Demons invaded." "As a result, The Sect of Artifact Refining fell during the Demonic Calamity, leaving only ruins and their legacy behind." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He learned from these inherited teachings about The Sect of Artifact Refining''s history and the reasons for its rise and fall. Clearly, the invasion of the Demon Realm did not cause the fall of the Nascent Soul Sect. On the contrary, it was the invasion of the demons that led to the destruction of many Nascent Soul Sects. No wonder the Cultivation World of the Ancient Era holds a greater resentment towards the demons, whereas the invasion of the Demon Realm was met with relative indifference. After all, although the invasion of the demons brought war, it also brought certain benefits. Both sides fought each other, in a constant give and take. They in fact promoted the development of the two worlds. Moreover, high-level cultivators and high-level demons are actually rational and would not fight to mutual destruction. When the fight reaches a certain level, they will stop and will not put everything on the line. However, demons are different. They fight to the death with no sign of compromise. "The cultivation technique of the Nascent Soul Sect, The Sect of Artifact Refining, is indeed good." "If obtained by other cultivators, it might give rise to many master and grandmaster artifact refiners." "But for me, it is just gilding the lily." "No matter how powerful a puppet is, it can''t compare to my clones." "It''s just overkill." "But this artifact refining knowledge is indeed very helpful to me. At the very least, it can help me refine Array Plates and Flags, promoting the growth of my array formation cultivation." Zhou Sui isn''t very interested in artifact refining knowledge. After all, most of his energy is spent on alchemy and array formations. As for talismans and spiritual treasures, they are secondary to him. Of course, it''s not to say that puppets are useless. If they can be produced, they can also enhance the foundation of the Xuanhuang Sect. At the worst, they can be given to his Taoist companions to increase their combat power. "Now that I''ve brought back the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, the Evergreen vine, it''s time for Ji Bingyu and the others to cultivate the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill," Zhou Sui thought. After all, this matter should not be delayed. The sooner they cultivate this method, the greater the benefits they will receive. Chapter 566 - 317: Immortal Taoist Body, The Formation of the Boundary Gate_1 Another day passed. Zhou Sui and Xia Shuiyang returned to Immortal Mist Peak, informing Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi, along with other fellow daoists, about the nine evergreen vine seeds he had obtained. He also mentioned the matter related to the island of the Ku Rong Sect. After all, his cultivation had elevated to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul, greatly enhancing his strength. Even if this matter were to be exposed, no one in the entire Canglan Sea region could bother him. Because there is no God Transformed Honored One in this sea region. A cultivator at the late stage of the Nascent Soul is the strongest existence. "Husband, you said your clone went to the East Wastelands and brought back the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root evergreen vine?" Ji Bingyu was a bit stunned. She never thought her husband would actually venture to such a distant place, after all, the East Wastelands is a legendary cultivation region in legends, only interconnected with the Canglan Sea region in the ancient era. It can be said that nearly tens of thousands of years have passed and the cultivators of the two major cultivation regions have not encountered each other. Of course, privately, there may still be cultivators able to traverse the vast regions and reach these two major regions. But overall, the majority of cultivators in the Canglan Sea would consider the East Wastelands a place of legends. The fact that her husband actually went to the East Wastelands is simply unbelievable. "No, the main point is not this." "But that my husband actually got the five-stage island of the Ku Rong Sect?!" "The mysterious Daoist who blackmailed the entire Canglan Sea region and all Nascent Soul level powers is actually my husband." "This is too over-the-top." Lin Yazhu was flabbergasted, the thing she cared about the most was this. No matter how much she racked her brains, she never thought that her husband would be so bold. Other cultivators were risking their lives in the Divinity Transformation ruins for treasures. But her husband directly claimed the entire Divinity Transformation ruins. If this matter spreads out, it would surely shake the Canglan Sea region. Causing a huge shockwave. Honestly, earlier she was still guessing who the mysterious cultivator was that had occupied the Ruins of Ku Rong Sect. After all, the Tri-Star Island Group is too close to the Ku Rong Sect. If something really happened, the Xuanhuang Sect would find it difficult to resist. But now she has no need to worry at all. Because the cultivator who occupied the Ku Rong Sect ruins was her husband. "This." Upon hearing this, Chu Dieyi and Master Peach Blossom blinked their beautiful eyes in surprise, after all, their master and father were both blackmailed a large amount of their wealth by her husband. Almost fuming from anger. They never thought that it was her husband doing it. Of course, they even felt happy and excited, after all, these treasures should rather fall into their husband''s hands than into the hands of outsiders, it''s just left hand to right hand. But if their master and father knew about this, they would probably be infuriated to death. Just thinking of this situation, they felt a sense of mischievous pleasure. "So that''s why my husband was able to obtain so many thousand-year-old spiritual medicines, they all came from the island of the Ku Rong Sect?" Shen Biqian suddenly realized. She remembered how Zhou Sui had refined a large number of fourth-stage treasure pills, as if the thousand-year-old spiritual medicine was free of charge. There isn''t any other fourth-stage pill master as extravagant as her husband. It was all due to obtaining the medicine garden of the Ku Rong Sect, no wonder there were so many thousand-year-old spiritual medicines. Now she was excited as well. Because this meant she could squander these thousand-year-old spiritual medicines to enhance her alchemist cultivation to the fourth stage. For a Pill Master, it is simply the most luxurious behavior. "Going to find the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root evergreen vine is understandable." "But he actually brought a demoness from the Hehuan Sect." Leng Yuexi glared at Zhou Sui with clenched teeth, this flower-hearted radish, even if he stayed at home, he could meet so many female cultivators, and he must have flirted with countless female cultivators with his clone. At this moment, the ladies uniformly turned their attention to Xia Shuiyang, the eldest sister of the Hehuan Sect, and they immediately felt a dazzling sensation. Not for nothing was she a Saintess from a Divinity Transformation sect, she was like a woman made of water, her demeanor extraordinary and refined. Her looks and figure were both stunning, enough to make any man drool. No wonder their husband would bring such a demoness from the Hehuan Sect back. Presumably, any man, when facing such a beautiful woman, would not be indifferent. "This!" Xia Shuiyang observed the wives and concubines around Zhou Sui, and she inwardly marveled, feeling as if she had entered a fairy gathering, each one was incomparably gorgeous. Truthfully, these female cultivators, if placed in the East Wastelands, would definitely be sect saintesses, the kind that countless cultivators would pursue. Even she, who was used to seeing beautiful women, was amazed. It''s enough to prove just how outstanding these female cultivators are. Originally she thought that with her looks, she could surely outshine the crowd and even become the main wife. But looking now, she seems to only be able to share the limelight with these women, neither superior nor inferior. "Hello, sisters." Xia Shuiyang politely greeted, as the eldest sister of the Hehuan Sect, she was proficient in worldly etiquette, she knew how to stay low and act small, being new here, she naturally needed to act cute and clever to quickly blend into the group. Otherwise, she would be excluded by everyone else. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hello, sister Xia, welcome to our Xuanhuang Sect." Master Peach Blossom greeted with a sweet smile. "Alright, alright, why be so formal here." Chapter 458 - 282: Promoted to Third-Grade Spirit Root, Husband is a Dedicated Man_1 After further checking his storage bag for another ten minutes, Zhou Sui found a vast amount of fourth-grade ores, fourth-grade spiritual medicines, and 5,300,000 top-grade spirit stones, which had quite a lot of value. However, compared to the treasures he''d previously obtained, this amount could only be considered as spare change. Especially the thousand-year-old Spirit Washing Begonia, an invaluable spiritual medicine money could not buy. If it weren''t for the emergence of the Divinity Transformation ruins, such a spiritual medicine would probably have already gone extinct in the mortal world. "Let''s begin." Without hesitation, Zhou Sui started. He could slowly enhance his own spiritual root aptitude with the power of Obsession Gu, but the speed was too slow. Now, with the help of Spirit Washing Begonia, he could boost his spiritual root aptitude. Why wait for the gradual progress of the Obsession Gu? It was like if one could skip grades and go to college at twelve; there''s no point in foolishly waiting until eighteen to attend college. Being a step ahead led to leading every step of the way. This is the principle of the Cultivation World. With that thought, he swallowed the thousand-year-old Spirit Washing Begonia in one gulp. He activated the Insect God Sutra, instantly refining it and transforming the plant into drops of spiritual medicine liquid. In no time, the drops of spiritual medicine liquid entered his body and quickly became an enormous, pure energy, instantly spreading to every corner of his body. "This!" Zhou Sui''s eyes widened, feeling as if his body was soaked in a hot spring. His body was warm, and the massive medicinal power permeated every part of his body. It seemed like a mysterious force was constantly cleansing his body. Not only refining his veins, skin, muscles, bones, and other parts of his body but even his soul. It was like a comprehensive evolution of his entire being, as if his body was receiving a baptism from a mysterious energy. The benefits were unimaginable. A night passed. The baptism lasted for a whole night. Zhou Sui could feel his spiritual root aptitude improving. 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, up till it reached 100%. Almost instantaneously, without any hindrances. The massive medicinal power helped his spiritual root break through in quality. He has a Third-Grade Spirit Root! Zhou Sui was shaken, as he could now feel that his spiritual root aptitude has indeed reached the realm of Third-Grade Spirit Root, stepping into the level of Upper Grade Spirit root. With such cultivation aptitude, even in a Nascent Soul sect, he could definitely become an Inner Sect Disciple. After all, freaks like Heavenly Spirit Root were extremely rare. Each one had potential for Nascent Soul transformation and could become a True Disciple. In fact, disciples with Upper Grade Spiritual Root Aptitude were the backbone of their sects. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was the quality that many cultivators in the Cultivation World possessed. Monsters like the Heavenly Spirit Root were a rare existence, something you can only come across but not seek to find. "Let''s test out the efficiency of my training." Zhou Sui sat cross-legged, taking his time to comprehend his own Third-Grade Spiritual Root aptitude. Boom~~ The moment he activated the Insect God Sutra, the nature''s spiritual energy from his surroundings surged towards him like a tide, entering into his body. It was transformed by his spiritual root into the purest Golden Core Cultivation Power. He could feel the Golden Core Cultivation Power in his body rising at a geometric rate. At this moment, he had never felt so unrestrained. "This is crazy! Is this the power of a Third-Grade Spiritual Root?" Zhou Sui''s eyes widened in excitement. His trial had just started and yet, he could perceive the earth-shattering changes compared to before. Compared to before, his efficiency at absorbing nature''s spiritual energy has had a qualitative increase. Compared to the Fourth-Grade Spiritual Root, the efficiency of his cultivation had at least doubled. One could only say that the difference in aptitude between a Third-Grade and a Fourth-Grade Spiritual Root was enormous. It was akin to switching the engine of a tractor with that of a sports car. The two were completely different. If he were still on Immortal Mist Island, his Third Grade Spiritual Root aptitude would have already made him a True Disciple. He would undoubtedly become the target of competition among the various Foundation Establishment elders, becoming a closed-door disciple. If he had the Third-Grade Spiritual Root from the very start, perhaps he wouldn''t have encountered so many hardships. Next was the improvement in his comprehension. He felt his comprehension had improved by at least two-fold, and his thinking speed had doubled too. All the knowledge he couldn''t understand before now seemed considerably simpler through his eyes. Even without the aid of Book Worm''s power in view of his current insight, he could comprehend various top-notch cultivation techniques. One could only say how terrifying the quality of a Third Grade Spiritual Root was. "If a Third-Grade Spiritual Root is already so terrifying, then what about Heavenly Spirit Root? How would that be?" Zhou Sui was overwhelmed with emotion. He thought about Chu Dieyi, his Dao companion, and his prepared Dao companion, Master Peach Blossom. They both were Heavenly Spirit Root cultivators. It seemed like they never found cultivation hard. They sailed smoothly through their journey with hardly any bottlenecks. Moreover, no matter which cultivation technique they practiced, they seemed extremely compatible, as if they were born to walk the Dao. One could only say, comparing people could even be more infuriating than comparing a person to a monkey. The gap between people sometimes was even wider than the gap between a human and a monkey. Of course, as his spiritual root aptitude gradually increased, he would catch up with them sooner or later. He might even surpass them. Frankly, he wanted to experience just how astonishing the cultivation speed of a Heavenly Spirit Root was. However, considering his current progress with his spiritual root, he didn''t see it happening overnight. Chapter 459 - 282: Promoted to Third-Grade Spirit Root, Husband is a Dedicated Man_2 Of course, if one could obtain some thousand-year-old spiritual medicine that would help with the evolution of the spiritual root... Perhaps the speed of his spiritual root evolution would surpass any imagination. However, it might not be so easy to find a similar thousand-year-old spiritual medicine again. "This is such joyful news, we must celebrate!" Zhou Sui was overjoyed, his heart was brimming with excitement. He left the meditation room and arrived at his bedroom. Chu Dieyi, Lin Yazhu, Shen Biqian, Leng Yuexi, Xia Jingyan, Mu Ziyi, Ji Bingyu, and other dao partners seemed to have just gotten up. Each was charming and enchanting, with an indescribable allure. Each of them was a peerless beauty. Especially after the refining power of the Obsession Gu, they were becoming more perfect, which was extremely attractive. "Husband, what are you plotting in broad daylight?" Ji Bingyu looked at Zhou Sui''s expression and said disapprovingly. They were all old couples. She could see this man''s impure intentions at a glance. He also cultivated hard for a while last night, but he didn''t expect to continue cultivating during the day. "Cough, I have made a breakthrough in my cultivation, and I want to celebrate it with you all." "This is a serious matter." Zhou Sui said earnestly. "What celebration? You''re always up to no good, go away." Leng Yuexi blushed and wanted to push Zhou Sui out. The other dao partners chuckled. With a click, Zhou Sui locked the door. Soon, the jubilant sound came again from the bedroom. However, they were all accustomed to this, and even enjoyed it. ...¡­ Another day had passed. Master Peach Blossom had also familiarized herself with the environment of the Immortal Mist Sect. But she got an even more astonishing news from her maid. That is, there were not one, but two female nascent soul cultivators around Zhou Sui. One of them was the saintess of the Sky Demon Sect, Chu Dieyi. She had also heard about Chu Dieyi. It was said that she was the direct disciple of the Sky Demon Sect Master, Qian Ziyun, with a high status, and was known as the next sect master. Especially, the news of her becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator had long been spread among the high levels of various nascent soul forces. But she never expected that Chu Dieyi became Zhou Sui''s dao partner. If she hadn''t witnessed it with her own eyes, who would believe such an absurd thing? "Didn''t you guys say this man is a diligent cultivator? Why is he attracting so many women one after another?" Master Peach Blossom was grinding her teeth. She looked suspiciously at Chuntao and the others, wondering whether they were fooling her. Was this the behavior of a diligent cultivator? He was everywhere, simply a playboy. "Island Master, every word we say is true." "During the years of living with our husband, he has always been cultivating in Immortal Mist Peak." "Unless necessary, he would not leave the Immortal Mist Sect." "As for how he met Sister Chu, we''re not so sure." "It seems that Zhou Sui accidentally saved Sister Chu during an accident." "As a result, Sister Chu clung to our husband, and after some twists and turns, they got together." Chuntao helplessly said. Although from the result, their husband indeed had many wives and concubines, he was extremely loyal and definitely a diligent cultivator if viewed from the process. If not, he wouldn''t have progressed so rapidly, it could be said that his progress was incredibly fast. Even they secretly marvelled at their husband''s cultivation speed, it must be that even Heavenly Spirit Root cultivators would not be better. "Yes, the only explanation is that our husband''s luck with women is very strong." "Even without leaving home, there would be women rushing over." "Honestly, it''s good that our husband doesn''t like to go out." "If he really liked to travel everywhere, he might not only have so many dao partners." "Even if he had hundreds of dao partners, it wouldn''t be surprising." Xiatao felt that the reason their husband, who cultivated hard every day and rarely went out, still had so many dao partners was purely because of his strong luck with women which led to this result. Even if he stayed at home, countless beauties would still offer themselves. "The Romance Fate? This is perhaps too illusory, isn''t it?" Hearing these words, Master Peach Blossom also hesitated for a moment. Although she was somewhat skeptical whether such luck truly exists in the world, judging from Zhou Sui''s situation, such a scenario is not entirely impossible. After all, there truly exist all kinds of unique physiques in the world. Among them, a physique that naturally carries the Romance Fate is not impossible. "Island Master, this is certainly not an illusion." "To be honest, my husband indeed is incredibly good at attracting the affection of female cultivators." "He himself is an unparalleled handsome man, usually kind-hearted, and does not reject others." "If he encounters some beautiful female cultivators throwing themselves at him, I''m afraid my husband cannot resist." "It is something he cannot help." Qiutao expressed with a somewhat helpless tone. Frankly, she too felt that her husband''s Romance Fate was shockingly hefty, and she did not know how to explain that. Of course, the fact that her husband has great charm is entirely a good thing. This indicates that she did not choose the wrong husband. "You''re exactly right, even though there are countless flowers around our husband, he only has so few Dao companions." "Our husband is truly faithful." "In fact, if it were not for the Island Master who forcefully gave us to our husband." "I''m afraid we would not have gotten involved with our husband at all." Dongtao said, filled with emotions. Although she was puzzled when she was previously given to Zhou Sui by Master Peach Blossom, looking at the results, it was the correct decision, they have been very happy and comfortable, experienced the joys of being a woman. "This!" Hearing this, Master Peach Blossom was literally speechless, not knowing what to say. All she could think of was that the man she chose was truly distinctive. Within just a few years, her loyal maidservants fell in love with this man almost instantly. They even argued with her for this man. "How is this man''s cultivation?" Master Peach Blossom asked, wanting to know more about Zhou Sui''s situation. "Naturally, my husband''s cultivation progresses rapidly, and he is now a late Golden Core cultivator." "Even reaching the Nascent Soul Realm is not far." "What''s more important is that he is almost an all-round cultivator, knowing a bit about the Hundred Arts of Cultivation." "He is now a fourth-stage Array Master, fourth-stage Pill Master, third-stage Talisman Master, third-stage Artifact Refiner and so on." "In short, my husband is omnipotent." Chuntao spoke in absolute admiration. The more she understood this man, the more she worshipped him. He was truly an immortal descending to earth, unparalleled. If there will be God Transformation cultivators emerging in the Canglan Sea region in the future, her husband will definitely be one of them. Sooner or later, her husband will be the leading figure in the Canglan Sea region. This is not boasting, but the truth. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So you mean, the fourth-stage Xuan Yin Heavy Water formation in the Tri-Star Island Group is not some ancient formation left behind, but it was personally arranged by this man?" Hearing this, Master Peach Blossom was very surprised. Previously, many Nascent Soul cultivators from the Wuji Alliance had speculated that the fourth-order formation was likely an ancient formation left behind by the Ku Rong Sect, and that Immortal Mist City just happened to find and utilize it. But looking at it now, such coincidences did not exist. This fourth-order formation was arranged entirely by Zhou Sui. That''s why it appeared in the Tri-Star Island Group. Frankly speaking, this fact indeed made her feel shocked. To what extent had this man''s cultivation reached? "Yes, it is arranged by my husband." "That''s why my husband can perfectly control this formation." "With the cultivation of a late Golden Core, he can contend against Nascent Soul cultivators." "I think my husband must be one of the strongest Array Masters in history." Xiatao''s beautiful eyes revealed a look of adoration, brimming with allure. As a woman, naturally, she worshipped strong individuals. Especially in the cultivation world, to be powerful is the decisive factor. This strength not only brings safety but also brings wealth, power and longevity. Strength and knowledge represent everything. Chapter 460 - 283: Promoted to Perfect Core Formation_1 "It seems that this man indeed possesses exceptional talent and stands out among his peers." This stirred a desire within Master Peach Blossom. She felt that she might need to make a move. If she didn''t act first, she feared that what she coveted would be snatched away by other cunning vixens, leaving her with nothing. This was the nature of the cultivation world. Everything was a product of conflict and competition. The same was true for the Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine, Fourth Stage Treasure Pills, Top-Grade Spiritual Treasures, and God Transformation Techniques, and so on ¡ª there wasn''t a single item that didn''t require her to take action and seize it for herself. There was no such thing as manna from heaven in this world. A good man, if not seized, would be stolen away by other wicked women. The idea that good women should wait quietly for men to pursue them was long obsolete. True women should be proactive. Knock! Knock! Knock! At this moment, a knock at the door echoed from the outside. "Come in." Master Peach Blossom''s heart stirred. She immediately sensed a few female cultivators outside. She knew straight away that they must be the dao companions of Zhou Sui, intending to meet her. With a click, the door opened, and a few peerless beauties came into view. It was none other than Lin Yazhu, Chu Dieyi, and the others. Upon hearing the news of Master Peach Blossom, they also came to visit. After all, she was a master cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage. Such distinguished personas were a rare sight even within the vast waters of the Canglan Sea Area. "Master Peach Blossom." "We have come to inquire about something." Chu Dieyi smiled faintly and asked explicitly, without beating around the bush. "Oh? What''s the matter?" Master Peach Blossom asked curiously. "I had heard from my husband earlier that my master, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, and others are temporarily trapped in the formation of the Ku Rong Sect. Is that true?" Chu Dieyi asked. "Indeed, that''s the case." "But, you don''t need to worry." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "My father, Daoist Unlimited, and your master, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, both are master cultivators in the Nascent Soul Late Stage." "In addition to that, many other experienced Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators have joined forces. They''ve gathered the strongest in the Canglan Sea Area." "Although the Prohibition Arrays in the core area of the Ku Rong Sect are formidable." "They won''t be able to harm them for some time." Master Peach Blossom knew immediately what Chu Dieyi wanted to know and directly replied. "That''s a relief." Hearing this, Chu Dieyi sighed with great relief. After all, her master, Qian Ziyun, had always treated her well, like both a teacher and a mother. She didn''t want to see anything unfortunate happen to her master. "It is said that you just advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm. Why don''t we have a discussion on cultivation?" Master Peach Blossom, her eyes gleaming, offered her suggestion with a faint smile. She was clearly showing her goodwill. If she happened to become involved with that man in the future, these female cultivators would become her sisters-in-law. So, it''s better to foster a good relationship now. "We''re deeply honored." The eyes of Lin Yazhu and Chu Dieyi immediately lit up with excitement. After all, they had just entered the Nascent Soul Realm as cultivators and were still somewhat oblivious in regard to their future path. On the other hand, Master Peach Blossom was already an experienced cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage. If such a senior was willing to give guidance, they would definitely welcome it. Ji Bingyu and the others were thrilled. Even if they, as Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, couldn''t comprehend everything from a discussion between Nascent Soul cultivators, they would still benefit greatly. If they were still on Immortal Mist Island and remained ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, they wouldn''t have had the opportunity to meet such seniors. Even Golden Core Masters might not have many chances to interact with them. ... On the other hand, Zhou Sui had no idea that his Dao companions had already started to get acquainted and had even begun a discussion on cultivation. After dual cultivation with his dao companions, he was refreshed and energetic. At this moment, he immersed his Divine Sense in the Array Heart Gu. Because he sensed that after years of erosion, the Array Heart Gu had finally mastered part of the core of the Ruins of Ku Rong Sect and could control part of the Fifteenth Order formation''s power of the Sect. Boom~~ At this moment, he felt his Divine Sense emerge within the Array Heart Gu. He felt like a creator, overlooking the entire island. No matter where on the island, his awareness was crystal clear and left no stone unturned. "So that''s how it is." "This is the Ku Rong Sect''s Fifth-Order Superior Array, the Four Symbols Ku Rong Array." "And this array was the strongest offensive formation of the Ku Rong Sect." "Once this array is activated, living beings within the formation will suffer a rapid decrease in their lifespan." "Being struck by a Ku Rong Divine Light would instantly drain a hundred years of a person''s lifespan." "Even if they''re God Transformation cultivators with a lifespan of three thousand years, they wouldn''t last long." Zhou Sui was utterly amazed. The Ku Rong Sect of the past used to rely on this Fifth-Order Superior Array, allowing them to sweep across countless foes, and suppress the Canglan Sea Area for tens of thousands of years, becoming an unrivaled Overlord. Its reputation spread through the entire cultivation world. Even on other continents, its name invoked fear and respect. The depth of each Nascent Soul Sect was beyond imagination. "A Fifth-Order formation is so profoundly deep and mysterious?" At this moment, Zhou Sui felt endless information being transmitted from within the Array Heart Gu. It was unimaginably complex. The complexity of the Fifth-Order formation was at least ten times that of the Fourth Stage. Even in the ancient era, there were few cultivators that could become the Fifth Order Formation Master. The complexity involved made his head spin. Chapter 461 - 283: Promoted to Perfect Core Formation_2 Luckily, with the help of the Array Heart Gu to understand, otherwise, with his comprehension, he would need at least hundreds or even thousands of years before he could grasp something. This shows the complexity of a fifth stage formation. Of course, once he masters it, the power that a fifth stage formation can unleash is beyond imagination. "Wait, if that''s the case, why Daoist Unlimited and the others aren''t dead yet?" This thought popped into Zhou Sui''s mind. He sensed Daoist Unlimited, Fortune Teller, Daoist Chongxu, Qian Ziyun, Ye Feirou, and seven late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators were trapped in a formation at this moment. It was the fifth stage Ether Wood Burial Birth Array. Without a doubt, it was a fifth stage trapping formation. Even if Daoist Unlimited and the others were late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, they were helpless in front of a fifth stage formation. They were all trapped within the formation, unable to escape. But they were also lucky. They were only trapped in the formation. If they really did escape from the formation and entered the killing range, Perhaps the arrival of the Divine Light of Ku Rong Sect would instantly rob them of their lives and wipe them out completely. In some sense, they were quite lucky. At least they still had their lives. "Hmm, it seems these guys are about to escape." "No, I can''t let them escape." "They must be temporarily trapped here." Zhou Sui sensed Daoist Unlimited and the other cultivators seemingly continually probing the Ether Wood Burial Birth Array. These Nascent Soul late-stage cultivators had a multitude of tactics. They even had numerous fourth-stage talismans, and even fifth-stage ones. Add the fact that the Ether Wood Burial Birth Array had been neglected for a long time, eroded by the lengthy years, there was no doubt they would break the formation and escape from it if not stopped. To be honest, he didn''t want these Nascent Soul cultivators to escape for now. After all, his Core Formation was imminent. If they really did escape, it might affect his Core Formation. Rather than waiting for those old monsters to act, it''s better to be the first to act. With the power of the fifth level Ether Wood Burial Birth Array, he temporarily trapped these Nascent Soul old monsters. It wouldn''t be too late to release them after he had ascended to the Nascent Soul stage. Having thought of this, he immediately issued a command to the Array Heart Gu. Boom~~ Just then, the Ether Wood Burial Birth Array started moving. The seemingly dead formation now appeared to have conceived a Formation Spirit and began to activate. The formation flags acting as its nodes began to emit green lights, and the entire formation seemed to radiate endless Array Strength. Green mist emerged, covering the whole island. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Daoist Unlimited and the others were naturally stunned by this spectacle. "Haha, it''s just a fifth stage formation, we''re about to break it." "Even the Ancient God Transformation Sect can''t stop us." "Watch us break this trapping formation." The Demon King of Seven Emotions laughed heartily, jubilant. He saw the dawn of breaking the formation and was absolutely thrilled. Boom~~~ But at this exact moment, the whole Ether Wood Burial Birth Array experienced earth-shaking changes. Many formation nodes began to shift, causing spatial changes, as if forming a spatial labyrinth. All of a sudden, the formation became more than a hundred times more complex. In an instant, the old Nascent Soul cultivators in the field were no longer able to sense any formation nodes. Because a fifth stage formation with someone in control and a fifth stage formation without someone in control, are two completely different things. "What the hell is going on?" "This fifth stage formation seems to have come alive, and someone is controlling it." "Damn, didn''t the Ku Rong Sect disappear tens of thousands of years ago? How could anyone still be alive?" All the Nascent Soul cultivators looked at each other, their faces extremely ugly. They realized the seriousness of the situation. Because a fifth stage formation with someone in control and one without someone in control are completely different. The power is increased tenfold. If there was no one in control, they could probably break the fifth stage formation with their means. However, now someone was controlling this fifth stage formation. If the enemy had malicious intentions, they''d all die here. "Damn, we''ve been fooled, these God Transformation ruins are a trap." "Someone is plotting against us." The faces of Fortune Teller and the others were grave. They felt sure that someone was planning to ambush them. If not, why didn''t they act when they were breaking the outer formations, instead striking when they began to break into the core area? It was obvious that someone was peeping at them in secret, ready to ambush them at any time. Now they were truly trapped, with no viable solutions. "The one who plotted against us is certainly weaker than us." "Otherwise, they wouldn''t employ such trickery." "The question is, the Ku Rong Sect fell tens of thousands of years ago. How is it possible for anyone to survive this long, even if they''re God Transformation cultivators?" "It''s not an ancient Ku Rong Sect cultivator, perhaps it''s a disciple who inherited their cultivation technique. It''s likely that the hidden cultivator obtained the inheritance of the Ku Rong Sect. When the Ku Rong Sect''s God Transformation ruins appeared, they took over, controlling the Prohibition Array here, and we unwittingly walked into their trap." "Damn it, we were the hunters but ended up shot in the eye." Chapter 462 - 283: Promoted to Perfect Core Formation_3 "I swear, if I find you, there''s no way in hell I''ll let you go." A group of Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators were infuriated to the point of nearly bursting their lungs. Who would have thought that one moment of carelessness would lead to falling into the enemy''s trap, stuck between a rock and a hard place? But they were helpless. Facing the power of the Fifth Stage Array, they were at their wit''s end. Boom boom boom~~ Not just the core area, the entire island was the same, covered in a layer of white mist. The originally damaged array was now being quickly repaired. The power of the Ether Wood Burial Birth Array was fully deployed, enveloping the entire island. All the cultivators who were originally stationed on the island, without exception, were trapped in this area. As for the cultivators who wanted to enter from outside, they were all blocked by layers of Prohibition Arrays. The island was covered with a triple barrier; no cultivators could penetrate it anymore. It can be said that at this moment, this place that was once a Divinity Transformation relic has become a cage trapping the cultivators, like a gigantic beast selecting its prey. "Excellent, excellent. Now this Divinity Transformation relic is completely mine." Zhou Sui, who was on Immortal Mist Peak, laughed heartily, full of joy. Other cultivators were all carefully exploring this Divinity Transformation relic, hoping to obtain some treasures from it. But for him, there was no need for such troublesome work. Just by activating the power of Array Heart Gu, he fused the Prohibition Arrays of the entire Divinity Transformation relic, seizing the entire island. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In this way, no matter who it is, they wouldn''t be able to compete with him for the treasures on this Divinity Transformation relic. "I struck it rich, truly rich this time." "With this Fifth Stage island and the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein, even Divinity Transformation is within reach." Zhou Sui was thrilled. After all, it''s a sure thing that he will advance to the Nascent Soul Realm, but a person should always have a vision. Now he is already planning for his Divinity Transformation. The Canglan Sea area is so vast and boundless, yet there isn''t a single God Transformation powerhouse. The reason is the lack of the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein. At this time, the appearance of the Ku Rong Sect''s Divinity Transformation relic not only brought back abundant resources but also a Fifth Stage Spirit Vein, equivalent to bringing back the chance of Divinity Transformation. For him, it''s simply a huge opportunity. If he can seize this island and make it his base. Then there''s a high possibility of him achieving Divinity Transformation in the future. "The diameter of this island is actually 1.68 million kilometers." "In the peripheral area, there are one hundred and eight Nascent Soul Level medicinal gardens, three hundred and sixty Golden Core Level medicinal gardens, and one thousand and twenty-four Foundation Establishment Stage medicinal gardens. Although most of them are in a state of ruin, quite a few spiritual medicine seeds were left." "If I could refine the Medicine Gu, then the medicinal gardens of Ku Rong Sect could be revived." "Even a number of Ancient Spiritual Medicines might be resurrected." Zhou Sui''s eyes instantly lit up. He felt that this island, once the property of the Ku Rong Sect, is the foundation for his future. "Wait a minute, something''s not right." "It seems a demon has been sealed deep in the heart of this island." "And it''s a God Transformation Level demon." At this moment, an idea stirred in Zhou Sui''s heart. His Divine Sense, following the power of the Array Heart Gu, penetrated deep into the heart of the array, which is also the core area of the Ku Rong Sect''s ruins. It seemed like a vast valley, surrounded by densely packed Prohibition Arrays. But around the valley, horrifying Demonic Qi was pervading. It seemed to have come alive and was continuously corroding the Prohibition Arrays at this place. It felt like the terrifying demon within the valley was about to break free at any moment. Near the valley, countless remains have appeared ¡ª a pile of skeletons. They were dressed in the attire of the Ku Rong Sect. Obviously, they were all cultivators of the Ku Rong Sect who died here during ancient times. One could only imagine the intensity of the battle that took place in ancient times. Almost all of the cultivators from the Ku Rong Sect lost their lives here. "It''s the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array, a fifth-order top-grade formation." "It''s a terrifying array that can seal a God Transformation Level Demon." "In other words, a God Transformation Level demon is sealed right here." "This God Transformation Level demon might even break free at any time after tens of thousands of years." Upon learning the true nature of this Divinity Transformation relic, Zhou Sui was simply scared out of his wits. He gasped for breath. He originally thought he had picked up a lucky break but didn''t expect to inherit such a calamity. Without a doubt, this island of Ku Rong Sect is a time bomb. If handled improperly, it will blow all the cultivators in the Canglan Sea area to smithereens. In this era where God Transformation cultivators are extinct. If this God Transformation level demon truly escapes from here, who knows how many lives will be lost>. The disaster it would cause might even be more dreadful than a beast tide from the Sea Clan. To be honest, he was close to wanting to abandon the foundations of the Tri-star Island group and head somewhere else. Places like other continents, for instance. Given his cultivation level now, he could go anywhere in the vast world. However, he still suppressed the urge to flee. Because things are different now. He''s no longer the Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator of the past who could only be scared off by demons. Now he is a Late Golden Core cultivator. In a short while, he might even be successful in forming a Nascent Soul. It could be said that he will soon become a pillar of the Canglan Sea area. They always say that when the sky falls, tall ones will hold it up. Now, he is just that tall one. Chapter 463 - 283: Promoted to Perfect Core Formation_4 "Actually, we may not have to leave." "Even though this demon of God Transformation Level is terrifying, it is still imprisoned by the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array." "In a short time, this demon of God Transformation Level cannot escape, at least it can be imprisoned for hundreds of years." "Plus, during this period, if the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array is repaired, then we could imprison this demon of God Transformation Level forever, and it may not have an opportunity to escape." Thinking of this, Zhou Sui rubbed his chin, and instantly calmed down. Because things might not be as serious as he initially thought, it''s not time to leave yet. Back on Immortal Mist Island, when confronted with the terrifying Blood Demon Tree, all he could do was take his family and leave. To this day, he does not dare to go back. If his Array Heart Gu had advanced to the fourth stage back then, he might have had the chance to repair the Demon Sealing Array, and continue to imprison the Blood Demon Tree, preventing it from running rampant. But there are no ''ifs'' in this world. After all, his Array Heart Gu could not have evolved so quickly. The Blood Demon Tree did not give him time to grow his Array Heart Gu, so this was just impossible. But now it''s different. Soon his Array Heart Gu can advance to the fifth stage, to control the power of a fifth stage array. By then, repairing this Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array will be a piece of cake. The Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array itself can easily suppress this demon of God Transformation Level. If further supplemented by the power of the Array Heart Gu, then this demon of God Transformation Level can forget about escaping." "Who? Who is it?" "Who''s been spying on me?!" At that moment, deep in the valley, a terrifying and violent voice suddenly echoed. A horrifying demonic intent welled up, causing a rampage in heaven and earth. The whole island was shaking repeatedly, creating an earthquake of the seventh to eight magnitude. Clearly, the demon of God Transformation Level in the valley had detected that someone was spying on it, which caused its immediate rage. But no matter how hard this demon of God Transformation Level tried, it couldn''t determine the source of the intrusion. "Damn Ku Rong Sect, damn human cultivators." "Don''t ever let me escape, or I''ll slaughter every last one of the Ku Rong Sect and the human clan." The demon of God Transformation Level in the valley roared, full of boundless hatred. Clearly, after being imprisoned for tens of thousands of years, nothing could wash away its hatred for the Ku Rong Sect. Unfortunately for it, its body was tightly bound by chains of demon sealing. No matter how hard it struggled, It couldn''t escape from this valley. "So it''s like a turtle in a jar. That makes things much easier." At this moment, Zhou Sui rubbed his chin again, feeling much more relaxed. To be honest, humans'' greatest fear is the unknown. Being left completely in the dark is terrifying. But now he had discerned the truth about this demon of God Transformation Level and found a way to deal with it. Now he just needed to follow the steps and everything would be fine. Even for a demon of God Transformation Level, it would not be able to fight from this location. "Forget it, let''s focus on cultivating." "I''ll kill this demon of God Transformation Level after I advance to Nascent Soul." Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, seriously starting to meditate and breathe nature''s spiritual energy. ...... Meanwhile, outside of the God Transformation relic of the Ku Rong Sect, the entire island was enveloped by the fog again. No cultivators could enter, or they would be backfired by the Prohibition Array. "Damn, what the heck is going on? Why did the God Transformation relic close again? What happened?" A cultivator was bewildered, not knowing what to do. He had originally planned to go in and retrieve the treasures inside. But who would have thought that there would suddenly be changes in the God Transformation relic? He didn''t know what to do. "It must be the work of the Nascent Soul Ancestors." "They must have touched the Prohibition Array in the God Transformation relic, causing unknow changes." "As a result, the Prohibition Array of the God Transformation relic was activated again, instead, they were imprisoned on the island." "These Nascent Soul Ancestors really brought it upon themselves." Someone said with schadenfreude. Since he also couldn''t enter the God Transformation relic to obtain the treasures inside, so when he saw those Nascent Soul Ancestors met with bad luck, he felt quite happy. Others'' misery is always a source of his own joy. "Could it be that those Nascent Soul Ancestors have fallen inside?" A cultivator thought of this with great horror. To be honest, in this God Transformation relic, although it is not gathering 80% of all the Nascent Soul cultivators in the Canglan Sea, at least more than half of them are here. It could be said there were more than half of the elite here. If these Nascent Soul Ancestors have fallen inside, it would cause an unprecedented shock. It would also lead to a reorganization of the powers of the Nascent Soul cultivators. The entire Canglan Sea might fall into war again and will last for many years before it ends. All forces would only be able to reach a temporary balance. This would not be good news for ordinary cultivators. After all, in chaotic times, the lives of cultivators are considered worthless. This is a well-known fact. "No, they haven''t fallen yet." "The Fate card of those Nascent Soul Ancestors has not shattered, proving they are not dead." "Probably they are just temporarily trapped on the island." Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "But this is only temporary. It''s hard to say whether there will be accidents later." "I guess the forces of those Nascent Soul cultivators are in a real hurry. After all, the Nascent Soul Ancestors from their sects have all been trapped in the God Transformation relic." Chapter 464 - 283: Promoted to Perfect Core Formation_5 "But how does this concern us? Just enjoy the show." Many cultivators discussed it among themselves. Apparently, the incidents occurring at the God Transformation ruins had significant consequences. This would also affect the entire power distribution of the Canglan Sea. If all the nascent soul ancestors trapped within the ruins were to die, the impact would simply be unimaginable. ...... At this very moment, outside the God Transformation ruins of the Ku Rong Sect. Here, an old man and a youngster appeared. "Master, are we really the last descendants of the Ku Rong Sect?" The youngster dressed in cyan robes asked curiously, his eyes lively and filled with spiritual energy. While his cultivation was only in the Qi Refining Realm, he was not intimidated by the Foundation Establishment or even Golden Core cultivators surrounding him. "Of course, there is no doubt about that." "Our Ku Rong skill that you are practicing is the supreme cultivation method of our Ku Rong Sect, pointing directly to the path of God Transformation." "Unfortunately, we lack the part on God Transformation." "Nevertheless, this should be enough for you to cultivate to the Nascent Soul level." sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "With Heaven''s mercy, our Ku Rong Sect''s ruins have finally re-emerged. It''s like a divine intervention." An elderly man was saying excitedly. He was dressed in a cyan Taoist robe, his face resembling dry wood, but his aura was extremely powerful, reaching the Nascent Soul Realm. Clearly, he was a Nascent Soul loose cultivator, his cultivation level unfathomable. "If that''s the case, won''t we be able to seize the whole God Transformation ruins and restore the past glory of the Ku Rong Sect?" the youngster asked excitedly. "What are you thinking about?" "Countless cultivators have set their sights on these God Transformation ruins." "Based on our strength, if we really try to seize this island, we would have been killed long ago. We couldn''t protect it at all." "Our aim in entering this island this time is to get various thousand-year-old spiritual medicines and the Ku Rong Sect''s cultivation techniques. This would already be considered a huge success." "Of course, if you could ascend to the God Transformation realm in the future, restoring the Ku Rong Sect would be as easy as pie." The elderly man looked expectantly at the youngster, full of hope. "Master, are you overestimating me?" "In the entire Canglan Sea, countless cultivators have been unable to become God Transformation cultivators so far." "Can I truly ascend to the God Transformation realm?" Although the youngster was very confident in himself, facing the unfathomable God Transformation realm, he was a bit daunted. For him, it was an unimaginable goal. "Not others, but you definitely can." "Because you not only possess the Heavenly Spirit Root, and you also have the Qingmu Longevity Body, which is in perfect harmony with our Ku Rong skill." "If we were in the Ancient Era, you would definitely be taken away by the Ku Rong Sect''s leader to become his closed-door disciple." "Moreover, you carry a huge destiny with you and can always turn misfortune into good luck." "If you can''t even become a God Transformation cultivator, then there are only a handful of cultivators who can in the entire Canglan Sea." The old man sighed. To be honest, he didn''t expect his luck to be this good. As his life span was about to run out, he actually found such a gifted disciple. All he could say was that heaven was favoring him and favoring the Ku Rong Sect. He hated to see the Ku Rong Sect''s heritage gets lost under his watch. "Master, I will definitely advance to the God Transformation stage in the future and restore the former glory of the Ku Rong Sect." The youngster immediately responded with full confidence. "Good, very good." "But we need to get to the ruins of the Ku Rong Sect first and gather all the spiritual medicines and treasures." "I hope those treasures haven''t been seized by those Nascent Soul cultivators." The old man spoke in a serious tone. Before long, the two men approached the island in no time and they could instantly sense the densely packed prohibition array outside the island, filled with a palpitation-inducing aura. It seemed that anyone who got a bit closer would be attacked by the prohibition array inside. Even Nascent Soul cultivators couldn''t do anything about it. "Open!" The old man took out a green token from his body, which was the Sect Leader''s token of the Ku Rong Sect, capable of controlling some of the Ku Rong Sect''s arrays. That''s why he was so confident that he could freely come and go in this God Transformation ruins. After all, as a descendant of the Ku Rong Sect, he inherently possessed an advantage. However, his face instantly changed as the green token flickered once, but the prohibition array on the island remained motionless, unaffected whatsoever. "Impossible, what''s going on?" "This is the Sect Leader''s Token of the Ku Rong Sect which can command all the arrays of the Ku Rong Sect." "And now it''s dysfunctional?!" The old man was completely stunned and at a loss, not knowing what to say. Before their arrival, he had not anticipated such an outcome. And that''s only to be expected. If it were the arrays from the past, perhaps the token would still work. But the array here had long been controlled by the Array Heart Gu, which effectively committed a coup d''etat. Now, this token, trying to execute the officials of the present dynasty with the decree of the previous dynasty, wasn''t it a joke? Regardless of how hard the old man tried, controlling the array was a mission impossible. "Master, aren''t you a fraud, are you really a descendant of the Ku Rong Sect?" The youngster looked suspiciously at his master. "Shut up, we are descendants of the Ku Rong Sect, there is no room for doubt." "But it seems that the prohibition array on this island has already been controlled by someone." "That''s why my Sect Leader token isn''t working." Chapter 465 - 283: Promoted to Perfect Core Formation_6 The elder spoke quietly. "Seriously? Didn''t they say this was a fifth-stage formation? Who on earth can control and refine the formation here?" The young man asked curiously. "Ordinary cultivators certainly can''t achieve that, not even a fourth-stage array master." "Perhaps another lineage of the Ku Rong Sect has entered the ruins and taken control of the formation here." The elder voiced his speculation. "You''re kidding, right? Isn''t the Ku Rong Sect''s only lineage ours?" The youth was taken aback. "Of course, we''re not the only lineage. As the saying goes, even the craftiest hare has three burrows." "So is the Ku Rong Sect." "To ensure the eternal continuation of the sect, it was split into more than a dozen branches." "Each carrying the sect''s heritage, they hid across the lands, waiting for the opportunity to rise again." "Regrettably, tens of thousands of years have passed, and these branches have mostly been exterminated." "I initially thought only my lineage was left, but it seems other branches hardily survived." The elder spoke solemnly. "Master, what should we do now?" The young man asked curiously. "Let''s wait and see. Even if someone has indeed taken control of this island, there are still countless secret areas inside that only the Sect Leader''s lineage would know." "Maybe we can cooperate with them for a win-win outcome." The elder said. ..... Three years later. Ever since Zhou Sui had advanced to his Third-Grade Spirit Root Aptitude, the speed of his cultivation had rapidly increased; its efficiency had at least doubled, which was an incredibly marvelous feeling. Adding the fact that the Tri-Star Island Group was entirely sealed off, preventing outsiders from entering and disturbing. So, he could quietly seclude himself for cultivation, constantly improving his Golden Core Cultivation Power. Time flew by, and three years passed in a blink of an eye. In the quiet chamber. Rumble ~ Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, with his body as the center, the nature''s spiritual energy around him surged, creating a colossal Spirit Energy Vortex. It seemed that spiritual energy from dozens of miles around was rushing over. Luckily, this was a superior fourth-stage spirit vein. If it was only a third-stage spirit vein, it would have probably been unable to satisfy his daily cultivation needs. Behind him, a true dragon and a godly elephant appeared, fading in and out of existence within the endless cloud of spiritual energy, releasing terrifying pressure. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The place was filled with frightening Nascent Soul pressure, seemingly forming a unique domain of power. Anyone who approached the quiet chamber would feel an inexplicable pressure. It was as if the gravity in the area had increased tenfold, making it feel like their bodies were carrying numerous mountains. Bang! After an unknown period, Zhou Sui felt his body shake, generating a rhythmic resonance. The golden core within him radiated a brilliant light, as dazzling as if it had turned into a sun; the surrounding heat was diffusing, dispersing the endless darkness. Between the lines, the golden core seemed to have mysterious patterns appearing on it, as if it encompassed unfathomable power. At this moment, this golden core had condensed to its utmost, perfect and flawless. It seemed like a star orbiting, releasing rays of radiant light. Golden Core Realm Perfection. Without a doubt, at this moment, Zhou Sui had finally elevated his cultivation to the realm of Golden Core Completion. His golden core was now unable to absorb any drop of mana. This golden core had also reached a state of absolute perfection. It seemed as if a seed inside the golden core was about to germinate and break into a baby. Between the lines, Zhou Sui sensed that his Golden Core was like a massive embryo, gestating a baby. This feeling was incredibly marvelous, similar to creating life. "Golden Core Completion." "After three years of relentless cultivation, I have finally reached the realm of Golden Core Completion." "This is just great." Zhou Sui opened his eyes and clenched his fists. He could feel that the Golden Core Cultivation Power within him had become incredibly profound. It seemed that he could release terrifying power with every move he made. Even a light punch from him could shatter a mountain, obliterating a region tens of miles wide. Mana filled his body like a river, flowing through every vein. At the same time, perfect circulation formed within his veins. Every cell in his body was saturated with immense life energy and explosive power. At this moment, he realized that the mana inside his body had reached a peak and could not make any further progress. Even if he continued to cultivate, it would be of no significance. Unless he advanced and became a cultivator in the Nascent Soul Realm, and then, he would be able to go further and enhance his cultivation level. "If you want to advance to a Nascent Soul Cultivator, you have to go through three steps." "The first step is naturally Core Breakdown to form a Nascent Soul; this step blocks over ninety-nine percent of cultivators." "Because to successfully accomplish Core Breakdown to form a Nascent Soul, one needs to reach a perfect state of physical strength, energy, and spirit." "At this moment, a Soul Seed has already formed within the Golden Core ¨C this seed is the embryo." "For the embryo to grow continuously, it requires the constant strengthening of soul power." "When it grows to a certain extent, this soul power will pierce through the Golden Core and condense into a Nascent Soul." "Just like a chick breaking through the eggshell, the principle of forming a Nascent Soul is the same." "But these Golden Core shells are also equally important." "Especially for a newborn infant, the initial nutrients are these Golden Core fragments. Only by devouring the pieces of the Golden Core, can the Nascent Soul grow and overcome its initial weakness." "If these fragments of the Golden Core contain impurities or Core Toxins, the newborn Nascent Soul will easily get poisoned to death upon consumption, and will become a stillborn." "This is why Golden Core Cultivators need Nascent Soul materials to cleanse the impurities of their Golden Core and eliminate their Core Toxins." "Otherwise, the formation of a Nascent Soul will certainly not be successful." Zhou Sui recalled the many insights he had gained about forming a Nascent Soul, further enriched by his Dao partner''s accounts. He had a deep understanding of the process of Nascent Soul formation. Through the power of the Book Worm, he had even simulated the core forming process numerous times. He also clearly understood why forming a Nascent Soul required Nascent Soul materials, and the importance of the Nascent Soul Pill. A single Nascent Soul Pill could help a Golden Core Cultivator clear all Core Toxins from their body, eliminating the many impurities of the Golden Core, rendering the Golden Core flawless. Only in this way could Core Breakdown to form a Nascent Soul be successful. Obviously, those Golden Core Cultivators whose bodies contained impurities and Core Toxins, if they attempted to form a Nascent Soul and began Core Breakdown, would inevitably fail. Their nascent souls, after consuming the contaminated Golden Core fragments, would certainly be poisoned to death, with the toxicity being magnified endlessly. Thus, success would be miraculous. Failure would be the natural outcome. Of course, since Zhou Sui formed his core independently and underwent the refinement rituals of the Dragon Elephant Gu, his Golden Core Cultivation Power was incredibly pure, without impurities, and no Core Toxins could remain. Having accomplished this, he no longer needed any Nascent Soul materials. In fact, for him, the Nascent Soul materials were redundant, like gilding the lily. "The second step is the Heart Devil Tribulation." "Because the Nascent Soul has just been born, it is easily invaded by external Heart Demons." "Only by expelling these Heart Demons, can the Nascent Soul be kept pure, allowing the true Nascent Soul to be formed." "However, if a cultivator''s persistence is not firm, they can easily be invaded by the Heart Demons, leading to failure in forming a Nascent Soul." "Some cultivators with a Heavenly Spirit Root, even after successfully passing the first step, often stumble at the second step." "However, I have practiced the Summoning Demon Heart Scripture and possess the Dream Soul Gu, so this step is also easy for me." "The third and final step naturally is the Heavenly Tribulation." "Due to the cultivation of the Nascent Soul, a sense of heaven and man creates a natural tribulation." "Only by going through the Heavenly Tribulation can a true Nascent Soul be formed." "This is simultaneously a challenge and a rarity." "Overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation and gaining the Qi of Creation can hasten the growth of the Nascent Soul." "Of course, some cultivators, if unprepared, can easily die under the Heavenly Tribulation." "This is precisely the reason why Loose Cultivators can hardly form Nascent Souls." "Even if they can pass the first two stages, to pass the third stage, they still need to rely on external help." "If they are alone, they can easily die under the Heavenly Tribulation." "Only with the assistance of a Sect, can they more easily pass the Heavenly Tribulation." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. After contemplating the process of forming a Nascent Soul, he felt that he had a more thorough understanding. If he prepared for some more time, he could begin to attempt forming a Nascent Soul. Chapter 466 - 284: The Dao Companions Are Stunned, Nascent Soul before the Age of 100?!_1 It was noon. In the living room, Chu Dieyi, Lin Yazhu, Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi sat around a table brimming with delicious dishes, their aroma wafting through the air. Chuntao, Xiatao, Qiutao, Dongtao, and Master Peach Blossom were also present. After three years of being together, they had grown familiar with each other. Although they couldn''t be considered as close as sisters, at least they didn''t quarrel with each other anymore. Sitting around the dining table, they were like a collection of the most beautiful women in the world, a feast for the eyes. It was quite a pleasing sight. "Master," At this moment, Chu Dieyi and the others noticed Zhou Sui emerging from his secluded meditation room, to their immense delight. They also sensed an unusual aura emanating from him¡ªan indivisible unity, as if he was completely one with the universe. This was a drastic change from his previous aura. Especially for Lin Yazhu, Chu Dieyi, and Master Peach Blossom, these three Nascent Soul women cultivators, who had experienced such an event, could naturally discern what this indicated. Shock written on their faces, they looked at him in disbelief. "Master, could it be that your cultivation has reached the stage of Golden Core Completion?" Lin Yazhu asked, utterly stunned, as she looked at Zhou Sui. She had doubts if her senses were deceiving her. However, upon perceiving his presence thrice, she found no hint of error, indicating that this man indeed had reached the level of Golden Core Completion. "That''s correct, your senses are not deceiving you, I have indeed reached the stage of Golden Core Completion." "Next, I will begin my Nascent Soul transformation," Zhou Sui said with a slight smile. He had no intention of hiding anything from his companions, nor was there any need to. After all, they would know when he began his Nascent Soul transformation since they would be needed to guard him during the process. "You''re not even a hundred years old yet, and you''re already prepared to undergo Nascent Soul transformation?" Master Peach Blossom asked, her eyes wide in shock. Back in the day, she only began her Nascent Soul transformation when she was about two hundred years old. Of course, the slow progression of her transformation was due entirely to the waiting time for the Nascent Soul pill and various other Nascent Soul supplemental materials, especially the magical tools for overcoming the tribulations. After all, which ordinary Golden Core cultivator didn''t spend decades, or even hundreds of years, gathering all sorts of supplemental materials? Even her status as the daughter of the Wuji Alliance''s Hierarch didn''t change this fact. In fact, she had already reached Golden Core Completion when she was just over a hundred years old. The subsequent hundred years were mostly spent preparing for her Nascent Soul transformation, as well as strengthening her Dao-heart to help her withstand the Heart Devil Tribulation. It could be said that attaining Golden Core Completion was only just the beginning. What truly mattered was the preparation that followed. However, Zhou Sui didn''t need to prepare any of these things Because he had already made thorough preparations in advance, naturally, he didn''t need to waste a considerable amount of time. "Master, is it too soon to undergo Nascent Soul transformation? Don''t you need some preparation time?" Lin Yazhu asked, slightly concerned. After all, she felt that it might be better, and safer, if he prepared for a while before starting his Nascent Soul transformation. In any case, he was still quite young, just over ninety years old. In the Cultivation World, there were no cultivators of his age who had begun to transform their Nascent Soul. At this age, most cultivators probably hadn''t even made their Foundation Establishment yet. Truly, the gap was simply too large. "It''s not necessary. I feel that I have already reached a perfect state," Zhou Sui said. "All kinds of preparations have already been made. Any further preparation would simply be a waste of time." "However, tell me about the situation regarding the Divinity Transformation relics. Has anything significant happened?" Zhou Sui asked. For him, undergoing Nascent Soul transformation wasn''t a big issue. He was quite curious about the situation regarding the Divinity Transformation relics. He had spent a lot of time recently secluding himself and cultivating and had not paid much attention to the situation regarding the relics. He was unsure of the current state of affairs there. "Master, it is still calm over at the Divinity Transformation relics," Chu Dieyi answered. "Since the Prohibition Array on the island was activated again, no one has been able to get in there." "As for the many Nascent Soul cultivators on the island, they have tried to escape." "Regrettably, they remain trapped on the island, unable to leave." "The only good news is that the people stuck in the Divinity Transformation relics have not died." Chu Dieyi spoke seriously. She had been keeping an eye on the events of the Divinity Transformation relics and couldn''t help but feel relieved. Luckily, she had listened to Zhou Sui and had not decided to explore the Divinity Transformation relics, otherwise, she would have found herself trapped on the island, unable to escape. Of course, she didn''t particularly care about the well-being of the other Nascent Soul cultivators. The only person she cared about was her Master, Qian Ziyun. As long as she knew that her Master, Qian Ziyun, was not dead, that was all that mattered to her. Although her Master was trapped in the Divinity Transformation relics, there was no immediate danger to her life. "I heard that various Nascent Soul forces have started to band together to attempt a rescue." "But as of now, they have been unable to break through the fifth-tier large array." "Thus, all the forces can do is wait and watch." Lin Yazhu added. Many of the Nascent Soul forces naturally wanted to save their ancestors, but they simply did not have the capacity to do so and felt helpless. Currently, even the fifth-tier Prohibition Breaking Talisman wasn''t very effective. "The reason it''s so difficult to break this large array is that many Array Masters suspect that someone is controlling all the Prohibition Arrays of the Ku Rong Sect''s Divinity Transformation relics, which is why so many Nascent Soul cultivators are trapped in it." "But just who is that mysterious Array Master, and what exactly are their intentions?" Master Peach Blossom asked helplessly. In fact, many Nascent Soul forces knew that someone must have secretly controlled the fifth-tier array of the Ku Rong Sect relics, causing many cultivators to be imprisoned on the island. However, they didn''t know whether this person was a friend or a foe. If it was an enemy, then the enemy had not yet used the power of the fifth-tier array to obliterate all the Nascent Soul cultivators trapped in the array. But if it was a friend, they hadn''t released the many trapped Nascent Soul cultivators either, only keeping them trapped. There was no definite message about when they would be released. So, the many Nascent Soul forces could only quietly wait. "Don''t worry. The Hierarch of the Alliance should be safe." "Since the person responsible has only trapped numerous Nascent Soul cultivators on the island, it''s unlikely they have any intention of killing." "Probably after some time, they would release them." Zhou Sui lightly smiled, reassuring Master Peach Blossom. After all, he was the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. So, he naturally knew his own intentions. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If these Nascent Soul cultivators wanted to leave, they could, but only after he had ascended to the Nascent Soul stage. Otherwise, they''d need to obediently stay inside the Divinity Transformation relics and not think about leaving. Once he successfully ascended to the Nascent Soul stage, this entire sea region would experience a complete change of power. "Hmm." Upon hearing these words, Master Peach Blossom immediately felt much more at ease. It seemed that this man''s words had the power to calm her mind, easing the turbulence in her heart. She felt at peace when she was by his side. Chapter 467 - 285: Pill Fragmentation Becomes Nascent Soul, Nascent Soul Seed_1 "Right, remember what I told you earlier?" "I found a few storage rings in the ruins of the nascent soul." "All these storage rings came from the Yuan Ying elders of the Ku Rong Sect." "There were a lot of treasures left within them, including all sorts of inheritance techniques from the Ku Rong Sect." "I know you like collecting various heritage jade records." "So I saved them for you." Master Peach Blossom moved, immediately taking out a pile of heritage jade records from his body. Apparently, they were all taken from the storage rings of the Yuan Ying elders of the Ku Rong Sect. "The Ku Rong Sect''s techniques? What''s so special about them?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. To be honest, he was not in a rush to acquire the inheritance techniques of the Ku Rong Sect. After all, he basically had control over the ruins of the nascent soul, and if he wanted the techniques of the Ku Rong Sect, he could get them anytime. That''s why he didn''t really care about the techniques Master Peach Blossom had obtained before. After all, he could get them sooner or later. "Honestly, it''s no wonder they were a nascent soul sect from the ancient era." "Their accumulation is simply unfathomable." "Among them is a technique named Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, which is said to be the nascent soul technique of the Ku Rong Sect, pointing directly to the path of longevity." "If you can master this technique, no matter your Spiritual Root Aptitude, you can advance to the Nascent Soul Realm." Master Peach Blossom sighed. What?! Upon hearing this, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and others'' eyes suddenly lit up. Honestly, their abilities are average, just having mid-grade spiritual roots. Being able to advance to the golden core realm might be their limit. But if they want to stay with their lover forever, just the golden core realm isn''t enough. After several hundred years have passed, they will age and turn into a pile of dry bones. They were not willing to let such a thing happen. But if they learn this Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, wouldn''t that mean they have a chance to become a god transformation cultivator too?! One by one, they couldn''t help but get excited. "Such a powerful technique must have some flaws, right?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. After all, if Green Emperor''s Longevity skill was really that powerful, the Ku Rong Sect would not have been destroyed in the past. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They could have produced a large number of god transformation cultivators. Even the God-transforming demon would not be an opponent of the Ku Rong Sect. "Yes, there are definitely flaws." "To successfully cultivate the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, you must find a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root." "This Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root must be sacrificed to become the cultivator''s life essence plant." "Then, through constantly nurturing the life essence plant, absorbing the essence of grass and trees, and the energy of the sun, moon, and annual ring." "Once successful, the practitioner can have more than three times the lifespan of a cultivator of the same level, and also borrow the power of the spiritual plant to transform into a suitable Taoist body, thereby increasing their Spiritual Root Aptitude." "But finding a suitable Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root is not easy, not any spiritual plant can become a life essence plant, since the world has changed, spiritual energy has gradually become thin, and Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots have become increasingly rare, almost hard to find." "Moreover, the higher the level of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root used to cultivate the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, the better, because the future achievements of the cultivator are completely bound to the life essence plant. If it is only a third-stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, then the highest achievement in the future will only be the Golden Core Realm, and a fourth-stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, the highest achievement will only be the Nascent Soul Realm." "If you want to advance to the Divinity Transformation Realm in the future, you must at least find a fifth-stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root." "Unfortunately, even in the ancient era, finding a fifth-stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root was an extremely difficult thing." "So this technique was considered as a burden to the Ku Rong Sect in the past, and not many people practiced it." Master Peach Blossom explained all the advantages and shortcomings of this technique. "This!" Upon hearing these words, Ji Bingyu and the others heaved a sigh within their hearts. As expected, taking a shortcut was not an easy task, and just looking for a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root was already incredibly difficult. "I''m afraid there''s more to the shortcomings of this technique, right?" Zhou Sui continued to ask. Because if the only flaw of this technique was just this, then given the power of the Ku Rong Sect in the past, they could have found a fifth-stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root if they did their best. "Of course, there''s more." "Because this Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root needs to be planted in a suitable place, at least it has to be a spirit vein of the third stage or above, if it''s a fifth-stage spirit vein, it would be better." "When cultivating this technique, you also can''t be too far away from the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root." "If you leave the range of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, the effectiveness of this technique will instantly disappear." "And it requires continuous years of cultivation, only constant hard work will yield results." "Often hundreds of years, thousands of years, or even ten thousand years of painstaking cultivation." "Even the cultivator''s cultivation level and life essence plant are closely related." "Only when the life essence plant''s cultivation level is improved, the cultivator''s cultivation level will also be improved." "If one were to find a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root that grows very slowly, a kind which even after hundreds of years won''t advance," "Then the cultivator is likely to exhaust their lifespan and die." Master Peach Blossom said solemnly. "This!" Upon hearing these words, Ji Bingyu and others twitched the corners of their mouths. They were speechless indeed. No wonder this technique became a burden to the Ku Rong Sect in the past, and not many people practiced it. After all, if a god transformation cultivator can only stay near the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root and cannot leave the sect, Then it wouldn''t mean much to the sect. Chapter 468 - 285: Breaking Pill into Infant, Nascent Soul Seed_2 At best, they could serve as the guardian of the sect, protecting its safety. More importantly, finding the fifth stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, is a very difficult task even for the Ku Rong Sect. The rarity of such spiritual plants is practically countable on one''s fingers. "Not bad, not bad, this cultivation technique is not bad." But Zhou Sui''s eyes suddenly lit up, feeling extremely excited. Because the various flaws of the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, in his view, are not flaws at all. His object-searching Gu could help him find all treasures in the heaven and earth. Naturally this includes the fifth stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, even the sixth stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root. Furthermore, if he can refine the Medicine Gu, then with the power of the Medicine Gu, he could accelerate the growth of the Spiritual Root, helping them to improve quickly. Originally he was wondering how to help his dao partner improve her cultivation. In accordance with Ji Bingyu''s Spiritual Root Aptitude, perhaps with the assistance of large amounts of resources, they can become a Golden Core Master, even reaching the level of a Nascent Soul Ancestor. But for a God Transformation cultivator, or even a more powerful cultivator, I''m afraid it might be somewhat beyond his abilities. If they cultivate the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, then they will all have the chance to become immortal ancestors in the future. As for not being able to leave the Spiritual Roots during cultivation, that really isn''t a problem. With his protection, staying near the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root would pose no threats to them. One could say that this technique was custom-made for his dao partner, its uses were endless. ... During the deep of the night, in the quiet chamber, Zhou Sui let the Book Worm consume all the legacy cultivation methods related to the Ku Rong Sect. Immediately the books in the virtual library within the Book Worm began to increase. Among them was the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill. Of course, apart from the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, there was also a powerful divine art, known as the Ku Rong Mysterious Light. "Ku Rong Mysterious Light, it is the most powerful divine art of the Ku Rong Sect." Zhou Sui was astounded. When he learned about this divine art, he was incredibly shocked. In the past, the God Transformation sect Ku Rong Sect, relied on this divine art, and became the absolute ruler of the Canglan Sea, practically invincible. This divine art power is quite simple, it''s life for life. Once it hits the enemy, it can exchange your own lifespan with the enemy''s, thereby consuming the enemy''s lifespan. If the enemy''s lifespan is nearing its end, this divine art would be like a godly skill. It can ignore any defense, and easily take away the enemy''s life. "With the Ku Rong Sect''s true cultivation method Ku Rong skill, combined with the Ku Rong Mysterious Light, it would mean invincibility." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. If it''s just the beginner level ku rong Mysterious light, you can use your own twenty years of lifespan, to exchange for one year of the enemy''s lifespan. If one reaches the skilled level, you can use your own ten years of lifespan, to exchange for one year of the enemy''s life. If you become proficient, you can use your own five years of life, to exchange for one year of the enemy''s life. If you reach the minor accomplishment level, then you will have real battle power, using one year of your life, to exchange for one year of the enemy''s life, almost an equal exchange, life for life. Once you reach the great achievement level, the power of this divine art becomes more terrifying, you can use one year of your life, to take away two years of the enemy''s life, equivalent to twice the consumption. If you reach the grandmaster level, then you can use one year of your life, to take away ten years of the enemy''s life. It can be said, once this divine art is cultivated to the grandmaster realm, then you can be considered invincible. Of course, for ordinary cultivators, life is extremely precious, almost impossible to trade with others life for life. Unless it is a last resort, to the point of life and death, only then might one use this divine art which damages the user. It can only be used as a trump card. It can''t possibly become a regular method. "This divine art suits me perfectly." Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up again, he was extremely excited. Because his life is ridiculously long, even though he is only just at the Golden Core Completion, his lifespan has already reached over ten thousand years, even the lifespan of ancient monsters can''t compare to him. A God Transformation cultivator only has a lifespan of three thousand years. Nobody can compete with him for the length of life. Even if he were to trade life for life, he would still come out on top. Although he wouldn''t foolishly trade his life with the enemy''s, if he truly encounters a life or death crisis, this divine art could definitely bring a line of survival. This weapon is like a nuclear bomb. It doesn''t necessarily need to be used, but we must definitely have it. One could say that combining this technique with my long life, it would mean invincibility. This is a supreme divine art that can challenge those above one''s level, it is endlessly mysterious. "Grasping this divine art is not an easy task." "Even in the ancient era, the Ku Rong Sect, with this divine art, cultivators who truly started cultivating it were few and far between." "Because to learn this divine art, one must comprehend the power of life and death." "Simply put, it is the power of life and death." "The essence of the divine art, Ku Rong Mysterious Light, lies in the transformation of life power and death power." "Only by comprehending the transformations and mystery between life and death, understanding the power of life and death, can one possibly comprehend this divine art." "Otherwise, mastering it would be impossible." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. This is the difficulty of the divine art, if one does not have sufficient enlightenment, even if one has the method to cultivate the divine art, it''s probably impossible to learn it, just end up staring blankly. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 469 - 285: Breaking Pill into Infant, Nascent Soul Seed_3 Just like knowledge in mathematics and physics in the previous world, any ordinary person can learn it, but how many of them can reach a Ph.D. level? The best level for many is the level of high school. It is the same in the world of cultivation. For a top-tier divine power like Ku Rong Mysterious Light, the difficulty level is comparable to topology in past-world mathematics. Even if someone has the method to cultivate this divine power, there are hardly any cultivators who can actually master it. Fortunately, he has the help of Book Worm. If he devoted himself to practicing this divine power for a period of time, he might be able to grasp the basics. "Hmm?!" Just at this moment, Zhou Sui sensed a change in the Divinity Transformation relic. Many high-level cultivators at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, trapped in the Divinity Transformation relic, seemed to have run out of patience. They had been trapped in there for three years, had tried various escape methods, but nothing worked. By now, they seemed to have figured something out. "So it is, I understand." "This is the Fifth Order Lower-grade Ether Wood Burial Birth Array." S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s a kind of trapping array." "Staying within the array, the power of ether wood regenerates endlessly, and ether wood cages surround everything." "No matter how we annihilate them, we can''t escape from the cage. The speed of destruction is vastly slower than the speed of regeneration." "To break this trapping array is simple ¨C we need to use fire against wood." The Hall Master of Heisha Palace, the Sea-splitting Demon King, laughed heartily. He studied this trapping array for three years and felt that he was completely familiar with this Fifth Order Lower-grade formation. He himself is a Fourth Order Formation Master. Despite being very far from becoming a Fifth Order Formation Master, he can at least understand some mysteries of this Fifth Order formation. "As expected, the Hall Master is unrivaled." "It seems our hope of escape lies with the Hall Master." "All of those upright and righteous cultivators are useless; they can''t even break an array." The Nascent Soul cultivators from Heisha Palace admiringly watched the Sea-splitting Demon King on the side. "Watch how I, the Sea-splitting Demon King, break this array." The Sea-splitting Demon King was full of confidence. He took out a Fourth Order Top-grade Talisman named Dark Flame Talisman from his body. Driving his vital Nascent Soul mana, he immediately threw it towards one of the formation nodes. Boom~~ Immediately, terrifying black flames erupted, forming a sea of flames engulfing the sky, burning fiercely on the dark green vines around. The aim was to thoroughly burn the surrounding plants. He intended to use the power of the fire to destroy these plants completely. But at that moment, as the formation began to work, a thick green fog enveloped the area. An invisible spatial force covered the space, instantly shifting the fireball out. What?! The Sea-splitting Demon King was stunned. He hadn''t expected his painstakingly thought-out strategy to have no effect on this trapping array. He couldn''t damage the formation at all and the enemy remained unscathed. "Impossible, how could this be?" "Why is there no effect at all? Isn''t fire supposed to suppress wood?" The Sea-splitting Demon King could hardly believe what he was seeing. His beliefs fell apart, the strategy he studied for such a long time was of no use at all. The other Heisha Palace''s Nascent Soul cultivators also looked at each other, not knowing what to say. "You know little." "Indeed, the power of fire restrains the power of wood." "But this Ether Wood Burial Birth Array is not purely a wood-side formation, it also blends the power of space." "Any attack against the array will be shifted away, just like the moving stars in the sky." "Your wishes to use fire to destroy this great array are futile." "If this array were indeed that easy to destroy, then it would not be a Fifth Order formation." Daoist Chongxu, the Sect Master of Tianjian Sect, spoke unhappily. This Sea-splitting Demon King in front of him is just a novice Fourth Order Formation Master. He probably had reached his limit in this lifetime. It''s impossible for him to understand a Fifth Order formation. If it were really that easy to break the array, he would have escaped from this place long ago. He would not have waited until now. "That''s correct. Moreover, this trapping array is not a fixed formation, it is a live formation." "Someone is secretly controlling this great array, trapping us." "If that''s the case, our escape from here will be even more difficult." Lord Tiansuan, the master of Xuanbao Tower, spoke in a solemn tone. He saw that, although the Ether Wood Burial Birth Array was powerful, if no one were controlling it, with their abilities, they should be able to break it. Unfortunately, this great array was in operation, and various formation nodes were continuously changing. This left them clueless and unable to interpret the mysteries of the formation. Now they felt like criminals, imprisoned within this great array. "Who the hell dares to confine us here?" The Sea-splitting Demon King''s face darkened. He too had thought of this, and that was why he wanted to leave the Divinity Transformation relic swiftly. Unfortunately, his abilities fell short and he couldn''t break the formation. "There''s actually no need to rush." "I believe the other party may not have much malice." "If they really wanted to kill us, they wouldn''t need to control this Ether Wood Burial Birth Array." "If they manipulated another Fifth Order Killing Array, we would all likely die here." "We should just wait patiently. The person behind the scenes will reveal themselves sooner or later." Daoist Unlimited sat cross-legged on the ground, calm and tranquil, his Daoheart steady. Chapter 470 - 285: Breaking Pill into Infant, Nascent Soul Seed_4 He felt that if he could not escape, then there was no need to waste his energy here. Instead, it was better to remain calm and still, maintaining his prime state to deal with any unknown enemies. "If they genuinely had no malice, they should have let us go, not trapped us here." S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Refusing to communicate with us, yet not wishing to kill us, what on earth does that guy want to do?" The Sea-splitting Demon King and others ground their teeth in frustration, feeling completely vexed. Never in their lives had they encountered such humiliation. Now, they felt like fish on a chopping board, left to be slaughtered at whim, with no chance of resisting. Yet, even so, they could only wait quietly for now. ...... "Very good, it seems that the power of Array Heart Gu is quite potent. There''s no need to worry about them escaping for the time being." Zhou Sui was very satisfied when he sensed this scene. Initially, he was worried that while he was in closed-door cultivation, these Nascent Soul cultivators would escape from the Divinity Transformation ruins. But seeing this now, he felt that he had underestimated the power of Array Heart Gu and had overestimated their Formation Cultivation Level. After all, this was a Fifth-Order formation. How could they escape so easily? Even God Transformation cultivators, if they don''t have a certain level of Formation Cultivation, are most likely trapped in this formation. Not to mention Nascent Soul cultivators. So, worrying about these cultivators escaping was completely groundless. "Hmm, is this the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, Ye Feirou?!" "She possesses such profound Yin Force?!" At this moment, Zhou Sui for the first time saw the group of beautiful Nascent Soul female cultivators trapped in the formation. The leading Nascent Soul female cultivator had a stunning figure. Among all the female cultivators, she stood out like a crane among a flock of chickens. She was not inferior to Qian Ziyun, and one could say that the comparison was very reasonable; she was enough to make any man salivate. Although she was veiled, it did not hide her unparalleled beauty in the slightest. Every frown and smile, every gesture, exuded infinite charm. If Qian Ziyun was a capricious witch, full of enchanting allure, then this Ye Feirou was like a saintess, pure like a nun, untainted by an iota of dust or worldly desires. It only made the world seem all the more sordid in contrast. No wonder this woman was hailed as the number one beauty in the Canglan Sea region. Causing countless Nascent Soul cultivators to be jealous, fighting over her, her fame spread far and wide. Even now, being over seven hundred years old, her grace was not reduced from before. In fact, with the passage of time, she was becoming even more beautiful. But what he never expected was that the long-famed Ye Feirou still had Yin Force within her. It was truly hard to believe. "That''s right, it could have great correlation with the Cultivation Technique practiced by the Piaomiao Palace." "Maintaining Yin Force is the key to enabling swift progress in cultivation." "Probably if she loses the Yin Force, her cultivation might stagnate." "So that''s why the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace chose to remain unmarried, living alone till now." Zhou Sui stroke his chin. He suddenly felt a little excited. If he were to obtain this Palace Master Ye Feirou of Piaomiao Palace, and then also the Sect Master Qian Ziyun of the Sky Demon Sect, plus Master Peach Blossom, wouldn''t that mean he would have all the three great Nascent Soul female cultivators of the Canglan Sea region! After all, after advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm, the difficulty of cultivation would surely further increase. Perhaps one might be stuck at a bottleneck for a hundred years, unable to make a breakthrough. At such moments, having a cultivator partner could most likely improve the efficacy of cultivation and speed up the process. Of course, even without taking cultivation into account, simply looking at such a peerless beauty is a feast for the eyes. Moreover, if he obtained Ye Feirou, it would likely be equivalent to seizing the entire Piaomiao Palace. By then, he would have both the Sky Demon Sect and Piaomiao Palace under his control. "I need to find an opportunity to put her under my spell." Zhou Sui felt that this was quite a simple matter. Just by sending a clone into the formation, he could swiftly put a spell on Ye Feirou, with no risk of any mishaps. If he hesitated now and she left, maybe he would hardly see her in the future. Miss this opportunity, and there may not be another one. "Hm?!" At this moment, Ye Feirou, the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, suddenly opened her eyes. She looked around in confusion; just a moment ago, she had detected an intrusive gaze. But even though her Divine Sense scanned all around, she was unable to pinpoint where this intrusive gaze was coming from. "What''s the matter, Palace Master?" The Nascent Soul female cultivator next to her noticed Ye Feirou''s expression. "It''s nothing. Let''s continue to look for the weak point of this formation, try to break through it as soon as possible, and get out of here." Ye Feirou took a deep breath. She felt that the one hiding behind the scenes surveying her must have been the one controlling the formation, but she had no way of dealing with it. Being trapped in the formation, she was like a fish on a chopping board. Completely at the mercy of others. "Qian Ziyun is here as well." At this moment, Zhou Sui also shifted his Divine Sense to the Sect Master of Sky Demon Sect, Qian Ziyun, who was also trying to crack this Fifth-Order formation, but in vain. He had to admit, after seeing her multiple times he still found this woman incredibly breathtaking. She was, after all, a witch who had shocked the Canglan Sea region for hundreds of years. She was the epitome of beauty. Just too beautiful for words. But it was a pity that now was not the time to obtain this woman. After all, a rose must be plucked when it is most ripe to be the most beautiful and alluring. Chapter 471 - 285: Breaking Pill into Infant, Nascent Soul Seed_5 He was in no rush to pluck such a thorny rose. "Hmm?!" A thought crossed Qian Ziyun''s mind, and she slowly opened her beautiful eyes, looking around with confusion. She sensed that someone seemed to be watching her, but she couldn''t find any trace of their presence. "Is someone actually spying on me?" "It must be that villain secretly controlling the Seventh-Order formation." "If I find your real body, you''re in for it." Qian Ziyun gritted her teeth indignantly. Having lived for so long, she felt stifled for the first time. She, as the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, had fallen into her enemy''s trap and was trapped in the formation. With no control over her own life or death. The feeling was unpleasant. One could say, this was a painful lesson. Perhaps after she became a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, she had become a bit arrogant and overlooked the dangers. Only then could she end up in such a situation. Anyway, if she could escape from here, she would never make the same mistake. She would''ve made sure to give that villain a good show, otherwise, she wouldn''t be able to avenge being trapped for three years. But for now, she could only dream about it. Looking at the current situation, the mysterious force behind the scenes may be able to keep them trapped until they die of old age. Even if these Nascent Soul cultivators wanted to leave, they would need to beg for mercy. ...... At this moment, Zhou Sui had stopped paying attention to the matters inside the Divinity Transformation relic. Now, his whole heart and mind were concentrated on cultivation. After all, the upcoming cultivation was extremely crucial, and no cultivator could take it lightly. Even if he had laid a solid foundation for Nascent Soul transformation, it didn''t mean that he could be careless and negligent. In history, countless cultivators had fallen at this stage, including those with Heavenly Spirit Roots. So, even with full confidence, one can''t afford to be careless. "After promoting to Golden Core Completion, the most important key is to cultivate the Spiritual Seed inside the Golden Core." "Only by making the Spiritual Seed continue to grow, reach the level of breaking out of the shell, can the Golden Core be shattered into a nascent soul." "This process could be very long, lasting several years." "But that''s okay, I can use this time to understand the process of Nascent Soul transformation." "And this will offer great benefits to my future cultivation." Zhou Sui was seated cross-legged in the middle of the room, running the Insect God Sutra. With his body as the center, the massive nature''s spiritual energy from the surroundings surged and formed a huge Spirit Energy Vortex, which encompassed the entire cave dwelling. He could sense the Nascent Soul seed inside his Golden Core growing vigorously under the influx of nature''s spiritual energy, just like a germinating seed. ...... Outside the cave dwelling. Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, and other Dao companion also sensed that their husband had begun his closed-door cultivation. If the Nascent Soul transformation was not successful, he would not come out. On their faces, they showed worried expressions. "Sister Chu, do you think our husband can succeed in his Nascent Soul transformation this time?" Unable to help her worries, Mu Ziyi asked. In her view, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, Chu Dieyi would definitely have a better understanding of their husband''s current situation. "Don''t worry, his Nascent Soul transformation this time is absolutely foolproof." "The Golden Core Cultivation Power in his body is so pure that it even astounded me, a True Disciple of Sky Demon Sect, there is virtually no impurity." "Moreover, his soul power is unimaginably strong." "His foundations are so solid that they are unmatched in the entire Canglan Sea Area." "If our husband can''t succeed in forming the Nascent Soul, then there will be no Golden Core cultivator in the Canglan Sea Area that could succeed." Chu Dieyi was filled with confidence in Zhou Sui. She was not saying this to comfort them. These were all facts. Having lived with Zhou Sui for many years and had many cultivation debates with him. She had come to realize more acutely just how freak of nature Zhou Sui was. Even though he was just a Golden Core cultivator, his cultivation experience and theoretical knowledge far surpassed her, a Nascent Soul cultivator, which made her feel somewhat inadequate. Not only was his cultivation speed extremely fast, but he was also highly proficient in the Hundred Arts of Cultivation. He had reached an extremely high realm in Seventh-Order formation, pills, runes, and Artifact Refining. She couldn''t find any cultivator that could match him. She once thought that her master Qian Ziyun, was a genius encountered once in thousands of years. But compared to her husband, that was nothing. "You''re absolutely right, our husband is an extremely cautious man." "If he wasn''t absolutely certain, why would he isolate himself and attempt Nascent Soul transformation?" "All we need to do now is tend to our own affairs." "That is, to ensure that no one disturbs our husband''s cultivation." Lin Yazhu spoke in a deep voice. She had received the Seventh-Order formation command flag given by her husband. During Zhou Sui''s period of closed-door cultivation, she could control the Xuan Yin Heavy Water formation, repelling all enemies. With the power of a Fourth Stage formation, coupled with three Nascent Soul female cultivators. She believed that her husband''s Nascent Soul transformation would definitely be safe this time. "Yes, we may have been worrying too much." "Now we can only wait and hope everything proceeds smoothly for our husband." Ji Bingyu and others nodded. Indeed, they had been a bit too anxious. For a celestial being like their husband, Nascent Soul transformation should be just a natural course of events. They worried too much and underestimated their husband, a celestial being. ...... Two years later. The cultivation this time took a total of two years. If one calculates the time, Zhou Sui was almost a hundred years old now. For a Golden Core Master, this age was undoubtedly at the peak, looking very young. And he had a lifespan of over ten thousand years, so a hundred years was less than one percent of his lifespan. His vitality was naturally extremely vigorous. "Almost there, it''s time to form the nascent soul." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Suddenly, Zhou Sui opened his eyes, revealing an astonishing light. Under the nourishment of rich blessings and spirituality, he sensed that the opportunity for his nascent soul transformation had finally come. After two years of cultivation, the seed within his Golden Core had grown to the required stage for Nascent Soul transformation. With a single thought from him, the Nascent Soul seed inside would break out of its shell. This process was irreversible. If he did not succeed, he would die. Each Golden Core Master facing Nascent Soul transformation had such a fatalistic attitude. The path to becoming an immortal was like this. Thorns at every step, like walking on thin ice. Chapter 472 - 286: Nascent Soul Phenomenon _1 Boom~~ At this moment, under Zhou Sui''s control, the Nascent Soul seed within the Golden Core, had already grown to its limit. Just like water flowing into a canal, it completely broke through this massive Golden Core. It was as if a baby dragon was breaking out of its egg, ushering in a new life. Crack~~ The formerly flawless Core Formation instantly shattered, with numerous cracks appearing densely on its surface. At the same time, countless rays of brilliant light burst forth, enveloping the entire cave in an extraordinarily dazzling display. From within the Golden Core, a tiny baby seemed to have crawled out. It was about the size of a thumb. This baby looked just like Zhou Sui, a perfect copy of him. However, being a newborn, it was very fragile. Like a flickering candle in the wind, it could extinguish at any moment. "Incredible, is this the transformation from shattered Core to Infant?" "It''s as if I''m nurturing a new life." Zhou Sui was overjoyed. He knew that he had finally succeeded in the first step. He had successfully shattered his Core and formed the Nascent Soul. Countless Golden Core cultivators couldn''t proceed beyond this first step due to insufficient foundation. However, his foundation was extraordinarily robust, and he even had the top-grade Golden Core. In such a circumstance, the first step of Core Formation could naturally not fail. At this moment, he was filled with indescribable excitement, moved by the arrival of a new life. It seemed a brand new power took birth within his body. Smack smack~~~ At this moment, the baby residing in the Dantian Qi Sea seemed to feel hungry. It reached out and picked up the shattered pieces of the Golden Core scattered around, and promptly swallowed them. Instantly, these pieces of the shattered Core were swiftly digested like chocolate by the baby, each fragment brimming with vast and pure energy, which disappeared into the baby''s body. This newly born Nascent Soul emanated an endless golden glow, its body transparent, as if it was a special crystalline structure formed by energy, containing unfathomable power. As the baby devoured each fragment of the Golden Core, its power was consistently growing stronger. From a transparent, almost non-existent state, it rapidly evolved into a tangible state. Its size also rapidly expanded, growing to the size of an apple. "Comfortable." Zhou Sui took a deep breath, feeling warmth spreading through his whole body. It was as if his body had been submerged in a hot spring or bathed in sunlight, driving away endless tiredness. At this moment, he understood even more vividly why Golden Core cultivators, when forming the Nascent Soul, must ensure that the Golden Core Cultivation Power in their bodies is extremely pure, with no impurities or Core toxicity. Even the slightest impurity or toxicity in the Golden Core would result in the newly born Nascent Soul being poisoned, absorbing the toxic substances, and thus leading to its premature death. Only pure Golden Core Cultivation Power, energy without any impurities, could enable the Nascent Soul to grow robustly. Boom~~~ The Nascent Soul was seen seated, cross-legged within the Dantian, seeming to merge with Zhou Sui. As the Nascent Soul breathed, centered around him, nature''s spiritual energy from thousand miles around surged toward him like a flood. An enormous Spirit Energy Vortex formed in the several thousand-mile radius area at this moment. The spiritual energy of the Fourth-Order Spirit Vein spouted like an inexhaustible spring, making this place a Cultivation Holy Land. The Little Nascent Soul too greedily devoured each trace of nature''s spiritual energy, thereby making its body grow rapidly. It was like a person starving for a long time greedily absorbing nature''s spiritual energy. ...... Of course, this scene was naturally detected by Master Peach Blossom, Lin Yazhu, Chu Dieyi, Shen Biqian, and Leng Yuexi. They all immediately awakened from their cultivation. Each of them came out of their respective caves, gathering near Immortal Mist Peak. Gazing distantly at the mountain peak from afar. Their eyes sparkled with joy. Naturally, they realized what had occurred. "Haha, our master has been in seclusion for two years, and is finally going to begin." "Smashing the core and becoming a Nascent Soul, the master has started the process." Lin Yazhu is overjoyed. She''d experienced this moment before and is naturally aware of what her master is going through. If the first step of smashing the Core to form a Nascent Soul proceeds smoothly, the next two steps would be child''s play for the master. Truth be told, she did not expect her master''s Nascent Soul formation process to be this smooth. "Could it be that the Nascent Soul phenomenon is so astonishing?!" Master Peach Blossom''s eyes widened in surprise. She sensed nature''s spiritual energy surging towards the Immortal Mist Peak from thousands of miles around. The sky filled with aurora and the spirit energy even condensed into all kinds of birds and beasts. It was as if nature was celebrating the event. The phenomenon of an ordinary cultivator forming a Nascent Soul usually affects hundreds of miles at best, and that''s considered pretty good. However, Zhou Sui''s Nascent Soul phenomenon is affecting thousands of miles, over ten times the usual range. One can imagine how profound Zhou Sui''s foundation and roots are. He''s simply incomparable to the ordinary cultivator; it''s beyond imagination. "Do we need to activate the Seventh-Order formation, to seal the anomalies in heaven and earth?" Chu Dieyi asked. She worried that such a phenomenon would attract the covetousness of others, thus inviting adversaries. Therefore she suggested activating the formation to seal the anomalies in heaven and earth. "It''s already too late, I bet this Nascent Soul phenomenon has already been detected by others." Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Moreover, things now are different from before." "Back when we were in Nascent Soul stage, we only had Golden Core cultivators for protection." "But now it''s different." "Master is in Nascent Soul stage, and we have the three of us Nascent Souls guarding nearby, plus a fourth stage superior formation." "No cultivator would dare to disturb us, unless they have a death wish." Lin Yazhu said in a deep voice. Clearly, the situation now is vastly different from the past. In the past, the Immortal Mist City was weak and had to be cautious about warding off the covetousness of enemies. But now, Immortal Mist City has fully flourished. With the three Nascent Soul female cultivators guarding, along with a fourth stage superior formation. Even if a group of Nascent Soul powers attacked en masse, we could withstand it, let alone the nosy ambition of some weaker ones. It''s no big deal to fend off these petty guys. "You''re right, and besides, the master forming a Nascent Soul is a good thing." "We can use this chance to intimidate everyone else." "Let other powers know of the capabilities of our Immortal Mist City." "The birth of yet another Nascent Soul cultivator is enough to deter this area." Shen Biqian said, with a slight smile. She thinks showing the real strength of Immortal Mist City appropriately is a good thing. To survive in the harsh world of cultivation, one cannot always hide one''s power. Sometimes it''s necessary to demonstrate your strength, to keep your enemies at bay. Otherwise, if you stay hidden for too long, others might take you for a fool. If that happens, it will only attract endless trouble. "I hope the master''s Nascent Soul formation goes smoothly." Leng Yuexi and the others are staring at the Nascent Soul phenomenon on the far-off peak, their hearts full of nervousness. Even though they had experienced it once before, they were still anxious going through it again. Chapter 584 - 323 The Number One Nascent Soul in Canglan Sea Territory, Famous Across the World_1 "No, it wasn''t the God Transformed Honored One who took action." "There is no God Transformed Honored One here." "It''s the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, that bastard has the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." A fourth-stage demon cultivator transmitted via Divine Consciousness Transmission. He sensed the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower in Zhou Sui''s hand was releasing the sealing domain, which was due to the power of this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, that they were completely suppressed and sealed in this place. "How''s that possible? How can a mere Nascent Soul cultivator manipulate the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure?" Many fourth-stage demon cultivators found this hard to believe. Truth be told, just obtaining a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure doesn''t mean you can use it. If one lacks enough power, even if they possess a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, they can only stare blankly at it. Even trying to use it casually would result in one being drained dry by the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s like a taboo artifact. If one doesn''t have sufficient strength and still forces its use, it only leads to a dead end. However, should one encounter a Nascent Soul cultivator that can temporarily utilize the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, even if it''s temporary, they would pose a threat beyond imagination. Because it only takes a moment for such power to obliterate a Nascent Soul cultivator. "Whoever cares how he managed to utilize the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, he just did." "The most important thing now is how to break free from the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure''s domain." "There''s no way to break free, it''s equivalent to a Divinity Domain, how can we resist it." The faces of many fourth-stage Thunder Hawk demon cultivators showed a look of horror. At this moment, a boundless fear surged up from the depths of their hearts. If they had known earlier that the human cultivator in this place was so terrifying, they would have died before coming here. But it''s too late now for anything. Boom boom boom~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui made his move instantly, wielding his flying sword, and launching `Judgement of Immortals Sword Art`. One after another, terrifying invisible Sword Qi came soaring, striking these fourth-stage demon cultivators. "Ah!" Suddenly, Ying Shisan and other fourth-stage demon cultivators were powerless to resist and could only watch helplessly as the individual Judgement of Immortals Sword Qi struck them, instantly splitting their powerful demon bodies in half. The terrifying Judgement of Immortal Sword Qi invaded their bodies, causing utter destruction within. In just an instant, their demon souls collapsed and vanished between the heavens and earth. It can be said that the fourth-stage demon beasts that launched the assault were all slaughtered by Zhou Sui. "Well done." "Is this the power of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure? It''s amazing." Zhou Sui also couldn''t help but exclaim. Just a while ago, he tested his power and saw how formidable the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure was. No wonder a single Heavenly Spiritual Treasure can suppress the spirit luck of a Sect for ten thousand years. If used properly, the power that this kind of Heavenly Spiritual Treasure can unleash is comparable to the God Transformed Honored One. Moreover, it''s a God Transformed Honored One with an infinite lifespan. Imagine how precious an artifact of this level is. Unfortunately, there aren''t many Heavenly Spiritual Treasures throughout the whole Cultivation World, they can be counted on one''s fingers. Even if a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure appears, it would be snatched away by the God Transformed Honored One. It''s simply not the turn of other cultivators. "But even though the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure is powerful, it consumes too much Mana." Zhou Sui sensed the Mana of the Nascent Soul within his body. Even with his abundant Mana, consumption in just a short time was already half of his total. If it were an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator, he wouldn''t be able to activate it for even a few seconds. No wonder only the God Transformed Honored One can refine and activate the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Even if other cultivators get one, they won''t be able to activate it many times. Of course, even so, it provides enough evidence of the strength of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. It''s absolutely incomparable to artifacts of other levels. "My lord, have you really killed all these fourth-stage demon beasts?" At this moment, Master Peach Blossom and others were flabbergasted. Although they knew that their lord''s combat power was exceedingly terrifying, who could have guessed that he could wipe out all the fourth-stage demon beasts that invaded. If word of this gets out, it will surely stir up the entire Canglan Sea Area. This level of combat power may not be number one in the Canglan Sea Area. But at least it should be among the top ten. "Yes, I killed them all." "But it was all due to the power of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." Zhou Sui said modestly, attributing his abnormal combat strength to the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. He knew that the results of this battle would soon spread throughout the Canglan Sea Area, and it couldn''t be concealed. But even so, he still wanted to hide some of his trump cards. To prevent the enemy from discovering something. Of course, even if he leaked the news of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure now, it wouldn''t matter at all. Because according to his current strength, he is fully qualified to keep this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. "Even so, it''s still very impressive." "Where can ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators activate a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." "Even if they got a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, they probably wouldn''t be able to activate it more than a couple times." Chu Dieyi exclaimed in astonishment. She originates from the Sky Demon Sect, naturally, she fully understands how terrifying the power of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure is, it''s absolutely a Sect-protecting treasure. The reason why the Tianjian Sect is the strongest sect in the Canglan Sea Area is that they possess a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, enabling them to suppress all directions and leave others deterred. The Xuanbao Tower is also the same. The former owner of the Xuanbao Tower held the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, and negotiated with the major sects of the Canglan Sea Area, enabling the Xuanbao Tower to establish branches throughout the Canglan Sea, spreading their business across the Canglan Sea. Chapter 585 - 323 The Number One Nascent Soul in Canglan Sea Territory, Famous Across the World_2 One can easily imagine how powerful a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure can be. For a force, it''s like an intrinsic enhancement. "Okay, let''s not discuss this for now." "Those demon beasts seem to want to flee." "Let''s first deal with the beasts, then talk about the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." Xia Shuiyang immediately said. She stared at the massive number of low-rank beasts in the distance. Since the death of the fourth stage beast, the remaining beasts did not dare to invade Canglan Sea anymore. Now they were running for their lives, fleeing in all directions. If they stayed where they were, death would be certain. But non-human kin have different hearts. Even if these are low-rank beasts, the threat they pose to normal human cultivators is immense. Naturally, they were not allowed to wreak havoc in the Canglan Sea area. "Husband, let''s handle these low-rank beasts." "Without the fourth stage beasts'' presence, these beasts are nothing." Leng Yuexi and her excited companions spoke. After all, they are Nascent Soul Ancestors, dealing with these low-rank beasts was just a matter of minutes. Despite their overwhelming numbers. But what does that matter for Nascent Soul Ancestors, their powers extended thousands of miles with a single blow. Just like nuclear weapons, equal death awaits all under nuclear bombing. At that point, having large numbers of soldiers would be useless, numbers no longer carry much meaning. Immediately, Leng Yuexi and the others took action, starting to hunt down these low-rank beasts. It was simply a one-sided slaughter, no beast could resist. A day later. The news that Sect Master of the Xuan Huang Sect, Zhou Sui, personally killed the Thunder Hawk army, spread like a hurricane around the Canglan Sea area, known by countless cultivators. Especially within the Wuji Alliance, it caused a huge sensation. Every Nascent Soul cultivator was dumbstruck. "This is crazy, is this news real or fake?" "Zhou killed more than a hundred fourth stage beasts himself, how does this not sound fake?" Some Nascent Soul cultivators found it hard to believe. After all, the entire Wuji Alliance only had about thirty Nascent Souls. This record was equivalent to Zhou Sui wiping out the entire Wuji Alliance several times over. It was simply too terrifying. But it wasn''t just him, other Nascent Soul cultivators on the scene also found this news absurd after hearing it. "It''s true." "Many cultivators from the Tri-Star Island Group saw it." "They even brought back a large number of fourth stage beasts, along with ordinary beasts'' carcasses." "The Thunder Hawk tribe that attacked the Xuan Huang Sect was almost wiped out, not many managed to escape." Another Nascent Soul cultivator spoke quietly. He too was shocked when he got this news, and immediately checked it. The result confirmed the news, there was no mistake. While records could be fabricated, the bodies of fourth stage beasts could not be. "It''s too exaggetated, how did Zhou achieve this? Didn''t he just reach the early stage of the Nascent Soul? Did he leverage the power of the Seventh-Order formation?" "Early-stage Nascent Soul? That''s old news. Supposedly, Zhou is now a middle-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, his power has increased by countless times since then." "Wow, it''s been just a few decades, and he already advanced from early-stage Nascent Soul to middle-stage Nascent Soul, how could his cultivation speed be so fast? It''s beyond belief." "What''s so strange about that, he''s a genius who reached the Nascent Soul stage at just a hundred years old, it''s obviously normal for him to cultivate this fast. After all, he has the Form of Divinity Transformation." "Even for those who achieved the Form of Divinity, his cultivation speed is too fast. Honestly, could he be a reincarnated immortal? Unless he''s a fallen immortal, there''s no way he would achieve such a cultivation speed." "Not sure, but it''s probably only a matter of time before Zhou becomes a Divinity Transformation." Many Nascent Soul cultivators were shocked. They never expected Zhou Sui to reach the middle-stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. Just decades ago, the Sect Master of the Xuan Huang Sect had only reached the Nascent Soul Realm. But now? His level of cultivation has surpassed most of the Nascent Souls within the Wuji Alliance. Keep in mind that as of now, many Nascent Soul cultivators have been stuck in the early-stage Nascent Soul for hundreds of years without breaking through. Obviously, cultivating in the Nascent Soul Realm could be very difficult. But this monster, Zhou Sui, made rapid progress, as if there was no bottleneck. It was simply beyond belief. "Even though Zhou advanced to the middle-stage Nascent Soul, he couldn''t possibly kill over a hundred fourth stage beasts, could he?" "I heard that one of them was a high-ranking fourth stage beast cultivator, an elder of the Thunder Hawk tribe." Some people were still confused. "In fact, I also got some news." "The reason why Zhou could do this is that he obtained a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." "Called the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "He slaughtered all the fourth stage beasts using the power of this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." A Nascent Soul cultivator spoke mysteriously. What?! As soon as he said this, every Nascent Soul cultivator turned pale, their faces expressing sudden realization. "Heavenly Spiritual Tower, Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower? Could it be the sect treasure of the Demon Slaying Sect, a Divinty Transformation Sect from the Ancient Era? Didn''t this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure disappear in the historical flux long ago?" One of the Nascent Soul cultivators who knew many stories from the Ancient Era immediately recognized the origin of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 586 - 323 The Number One Nascent Soul in Canglan Sea Territory, Famous Across the World_3 In fact, every Heavenly Spiritual Treasure in the Cultivation World is well-known; there is almost no such thing as an unknown Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Therefore, if it is named, it will be recorded in history. "No, it hasn''t disappeared." "It is said that this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure is in the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying, controlled by the three Great Demon Sects all the time." "However, the Sky Demon Sect, Xuan Yin Sect and Heisha Palace have been unable to control this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." "Not long ago, an accident occurred in the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying, expelling the cultivators of the three Great Demon Sects." "At the beginning, there were rumors that it was the Sea Clan cultivators who were up to mischief, causing the accident in the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying." "Looking at it now, it probably was Daoist Zhou who broke into the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying, and took away the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "Poor three Great Demon Sects, guarding the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying for a thousand years, but ended up having the fruit plucked by Daoist Zhou." A Nascent Soul cultivator said gleefully. He knows the intelligence of the three Great Demon Sects very well, so he naturally knows about the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying. After all, such a Divinity Transformation Secret Realm cannot be concealed. But because the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying is in the belly of the three Great Demon Sects. Unless the other five Great Sects want to go to war with the Demon Sects, they cannot possibly grab the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying. "Unbelievable, how did he do it? Isn''t it said that in order to refine a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, you need the skill of Treasure? But the skill of Treasure of the Demon Slaying Sect had been lost long ago, how did Daoist Zhou get it?" "Just because you say it is lost, it is lost? You just don''t know, doesn''t mean Daoist Zhou doesn''t." "Daoist Zhou is indeed blessed by unbeatable luck. It is rumored that he has been diligently cultivating in the Xuan Huang Sect. Now it seems that this might just be a guise, in reality, he probably goes out to adventure often, seizing opportunities." S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Do you need to ask? His cultivation speed is so fast, there must be opportunities." "No wonder he advances at such a rapid pace. I''m afraid Daoist Zhou didn''t just get the chance from the Demon Slaying Sect. Even the opportunities of the Ku Rong Sect might have been taken by him." "Exactly, Zhou Daoist has made so many fourth stage Treasure Pills before. He probably had a great relationship with Mast Mu of the Ku Rong Sect, that''s how he got so many thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicines." "So, you''re saying that the inheritances of the Demon Slaying Sect and the Ku Rong Sect were both obtained by Daoist Zhou? He actually inherited the two Great Divinity Transformation Sects'' inheritances. What a luck." "To be honest, this is also a good thing for us in the Wuji Alliance. Now the ancient Demon Realm is invading, the stronger the Human cultivators, the better. Otherwise, how can our Human clan resist the invasion of the Demon Clan." "If Daoist Zhou can advance to Divinity Transformation, then in the future, even if the ancient Demon Realm invades fully, we will not be afraid." "The alliance Hierarch has indeed found a good son-in-law." All the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Wuji Alliance were happily discussing. Even if they knew Zhou Sui had obtained the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure and the inheritances of two Great Divinity Transformation Sects, they dared not have any wrong thoughts. This was the result brought by the change in strength. If Zhou Sui were still only a Golden Core cultivator, these Nascent Souls would probably take action to seize it and take the inheritance for themselves. "Ha ha, this is a blessing for our Wuji Alliance." "And for the Human Clan." "Immediately spread this matter, let the cultivators in the Canglan Sea know how powerful the Wuji Alliance is." Daoist Unlimited was exultant. He was also very satisfied inside. He has actually gotten such a good son-in-law. Not long after, with the promotion of the Wuji Alliance, the incident on the Tri-Star Island Group quickly spread. The cultivators of the seven Nascent Soul forces including the Tianjian Sect, Xuanbao Tower, Piaomiao Palace, Sunset Sect, Sky Demon Sect, Xuan Yin Sect and Heisha Palace also knew about this matter for the first time. All the Nascent Soul elders of many forces were shocked. "The Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower? I didn''t expect that the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure of the Demon Slaying Sect in the past fell into the hands of a young junior. The three Demon Sects guarded it for a thousand years and ended up for nothing, it''s really funny." "It''s said that the Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect also got the inheritance of the Demon Slaying Sect. He himself is a Peerless Sword Immortal, and even reached the fourth stage of swordsmanship. You can say he is a unique prodigy." "He''s actually a Sword Cultivator, it seems there''s a connection with our Tianjian Sect. Too bad such a peerless genius can''t join Tianjian Sect, what a pity." "But this is also a good thing, in this chaotic era, having one more Peerless Sword Immortal is a great thing for us in the Canglan Sea. It can help us relieve a lot of pressure." "Isn''t it? These demon cultivators have gotten bolder recently, they even want to seize our Cultivation World''s land to establish a base. We absolutely can''t let these beasts get their way." The Neascent Soul cultivators of Tianjian Sect were all discussing. They had a good impression of Zhou Sui. After all, they felt that, as a Sword Cultivator who cultivated to the Nascent Soul Realm, he must be a pure Sword Immortal. If it were not the case, it would not be possible to cultivate to the State of Sword Heart. No one knew better than them how difficult it was to cultivate to the fourth stage of Swordsmanship. Of course, their main plan now is to repel the beasts from the ancient Demon Realm. ... Xuanbao Tower. "I didn''t expect the Wuji Alliance to have such a terrifying Nascent Soul, who promoted to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul at just a little over a hundred years old. He might have a chance to promote to Divinity Transformation in the future." "No way, if that''s the case, wouldn''t he have a chance to unify the Canglan Sea in the future? If this is really the case, do we need to nip it in the bud?" Chapter 587 - 323 The Number One Nascent Soul in Canglan Sea Territory, Famous Across the World_4 "Ah, it''s already too late. He''s fully grown now, not just a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, but he has also mastered a heavenly spiritual treasure. Who could be his match now?" "Right? If he were just a Golden Core cultivator, there might still be a chance, but now there''s no chance at all. We can only say that he rose too fast for us to react." "To be honest, times have changed. If it were a time of peace, there would be no problem with this idea, but we are currently facing an invasion from the ancient Demon Realm, with the possibility of more attacks from Demonic Path Cultivators in the future. We, the human clan, don''t even know if we can hold our ground in the Canglan Sea region, let alone have the energy to engage in internal strife." "Indeed, having such an exceptionally gifted person emerge is a good thing for the human clan. Otherwise, without such figures appearing, we''re bound to be eradicated by the Demon Clan." "If this person could really achieve Divinity Transformation, then what''s wrong with Xuanbao Tower submitting to him?" "Now is the time for war between the two worlds. The more powerful human cultivators, the better. There''s no need for internal strife, as that would only benefit the Demon Clan." "Let''s prepare a modest gift for the Xuanhuang Sect as a congratulatory gift for their victory in this big battle. We might need the Xuanhuang Sect''s help in the future, so we should foster good relations now." "From now on, there might be one more Nascent Soul force in the Canglan Sea region. I wonder if the Wuji Alliance can accommodate such a colossal entity as the Xuanhuang Sect." "Haha, maybe the Xuanhuang Sect will directly absorb the Wuji Alliance. After all, it''s been said that the Alliance Hierarch''s daughter is the Taoist companion of that Daoist Zhou, meaning the two are already basically one entity." The Nascent Soul cultivators of Xuanbao Tower were in spirited discussion. For them, the sudden rise of the Xuanhuang Sect had a major impact on the Canglan Sea region. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, facing the invasion of the Demon Clan, they could only unite all forces they could unite. ...¡­ Sunset Sect. "Tsk tsk, that old Unlimited guy really picked up a treasure. He found a son-in-law who possesses a Divine Transformation demeanor. How can that bastard be so lucky?" "Ah, he''s been exceptionally lucky since his youth. Despite being merely a Loose Cultivator, he still obtained a Divine Transformation cave mansion and a Divine Transformation inheritance, thus enabling his rise and eventually becoming the Alliance Hierarch of the Wuji Alliance. It''s incomparable how different people lead different lives." "I heard that this Daoist Zhou is also a Fourth Stage Pill Master. In recent decades, he often sells Fourth Stage Treasure Pills at the Tri-Star Island Group. This means his Alchemy skills are extremely high, and he''s likely at least a Fourth Stage Middle Grade Pill Master." "So it seems, Daoist Zhou is one of our kind, that''s why he''s so outstanding." "In that case, we should find some time to meet Daoist Zhou and learn some Alchemy experience from him. Maybe it may help us grasp things by analogy, greatly benefiting us." The attitudes of the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Sunset Sect were rather mild. After all, they were a group of alchemists who had no quarrels with the world and only focused on their own small pieces of land. Generally, they had good relations with every force, even with the Demonic Path. Because whether it''s a cultivator from the Righteous Sect or a Demonic Path Cultivator, they all need Pills. So the existence of the Sunset Sect is indispensable. ...¡­ Piaomiao Palace. "Who would have thought that the Sect Master of the Xuan Huang Sect would be so powerful? With just one move, he crushed the Thunder Hawk army and killed more than a hundred Fourth Stage monsters. It''s truly beyond comprehension." "Of course, it''s logical. With the help of a heavenly spiritual treasure, he could temporarily possess a Divine Domain. Such power could easily sweep away Fourth Stage monsters." "To be honest, that Sect Master of the Xuanhuang Sect is quite a good-for-nothing. It''s said that he has dozens of wives and concubines, and even the daughter of the Wuji Alliance Hierarch is just one of his many spouses." "It''s said that Daoist Unlimited fancied the Sect Master of the Xuanhuang Sect, and in order to please him, he even sent his own daughter to him as a concubine willingly. He is truly shameless." "What''s most hateful is that Master Peach Blossom rushed to curry favor with him, completely disgracing us women." "There''s no helping it. Promising male cultivators are always in demand by numerous female cultivators. If this man truly ascends to Divinity one day, it wouldn''t be surprising if he established a huge harem and married three thousand concubines." "No way, if that''s the case, wouldn''t our Piaomiao Palace be in danger? If the female cultivators of our Piaomiao Palace were targeted by that man, what should we do? We could all be seized and forced into being his concubines." "Maybe it''s a good thing to be the concubine of a Divine Transformed Honored One. That''s an immediate rise in status." "Yes, it''s said that the Sect Master of the Xuanhuang Sect is so handsome that he''s like a Celestial descending to the mortal world. If you marry him, you might not be at a disadvantage, but instead, we may be the ones who strike it rich." "Bullshit, we female cultivators rely only on ourselves, not on men. Don''t always think about getting something for nothing." The female cultivators of Piaomiao Palace were deep in discussion. They had complicated feelings about the rise of the Xuanhuang Sect. But because of the great distance, they just treated it as gossip. Chapter 588 - 324: The Ancient Demon’s Aura, Fourth-stage Demon Core_1 Of course, unlike the righteous sects, the three great demonic sects were gritting their teeth in fury and resentment. Because the Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, had long been regarded as being in the bag of the three demonic sects. Now it was actually snatched away by Zhou Sui. This felt like someone had stolen their beautiful wife, making them feel as if they were cuckolded. Needless to say, the demonic sects were full of envy, even to the point of being angry out of embarrassment. "Damn it, the incident in the Demon-Slaying Secret Realm turns out to be caused by Zhou Sui, this dog. I thought it was a conspiracy of the Sea Clan cultivators, causing us three demonic sects to wage massive attacks on the Sea Clan and suffer heavy losses." A Nascent Soul from Heisha Palace grit his teeth, almost in anger. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Decades ago, there was an accident in the Demon-Slaying Secret Realm. All Nascent Soul cultivators were expelled from the Secret Realm. They thought it was the conspiracy of the Sea Clan cultivators, and of course, all evidence proved this. Therefore, they launched a war on the Sea Clan, killing many Sea Clan cultivators, and even infiltrated the Sea Clan''s temple. Who would have thought that the greatest treasure of the Demon-Slaying Secret Realm - the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. It fell silently into the hands of Zhou Sui, the Sect Master of Xuanhuang Sect. That is to say, while they were fighting for their lives, the greatest benefits fell into the hands of outsiders. It cannot express how frustrated they felt. It was like working for others for free. "We must get it back, we must retrieve the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "This treasure belongs to our three demonic sects, how can it be snatched away by this guy?" Some people shouted out in anger, unable to contain their rage. "Stop dreaming, there''s no chance to get it back now." "Just now, this guy activated the power of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, killing more than a hundred fourth-stage demon cultivators." "That is to say, even if the Nascent Souls of us three demonic sects go together, we are not enough for him to kill." "If you want to seek death, you can go ahead and try, but i''m not going to join." A Nascent Soul from the Sky Demon Sect said lightly. "This!" As soon as this statement came out, the Nascent Souls of various demonic sects were speechless. They couldn''t help feeling frustrated. Because the fact is indeed so. The Sect Master of Xuanhuang Sect''s battle record this time was simply too horrifying, beyond the imagination of many Nascent Souls. In just one battle, he killed hundreds of fourth-stage demonic beasts and millions of low-level demonic beasts. It was simply a glorious victory. It was said that this battle scared the demon clan, making their offensive slow down. They were no longer as arrogant as before. If they rashly attacked the Xuanhuang Sect, they would probably end up the same way. "Ah, now we can only endure, we can only say that the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower is not destined for us." "We have remained in the Demon-Slaying Secret Realm for thousands of years and still we have failed to secure the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. But as soon as that guy appeared, he snatched it away. It can only mean that we demonic sects can''t possibly possess this Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure." "Indeed, even if we had succeeded in breaking through the Prohibition Array yet could not get the skill of Treasure, in any case, we wouldn''t be able to refine the Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure." "This guy''s luck is so good, he''s just like a chosen one. It''s not suitable to be his enemy." "Absolutely, right now we should focus on dealing with the invasion of the demon beasts. Compared to the Xuanhuang Sect, the threat of the demon beasts is greater. If we don''t kill these demon beasts, we''ll be wiped out." Many Nascent Souls of demonic sects were arguing fervently. Of course, they also wanted to retrieve the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, but after weighing their respective strengths, they gave up. In the past, the Golden Lion King hid on Ice and Fire Island, and was chased by many martial artists who wanted to snatch the Dragon-Slaying Saber. But the Heaven-Dependent Sword was just stuck on the plaque of the Wudang Sect, and no one dared to snatch it. This is the gap created by strength. Now Zhou Sui possessed such a power that deterred the Canglan Sea Territory. ...... At this moment, in a large base of the Demon Clan in the ancient Demon Realm. Many fourth-stage demonic beasts gathered, and a terrifying demon qi filled the surroundings, obscuring the sky. Their faces were extremely tense. Because they had just received news that the Eagle Race army had been defeated, with more than a hundred fourth-stage demonic beasts killed. Even for the large number of demon beast communities, this was quite a heavy loss. And seated at the top were the fifth-stage demon cultivators. They were surrounded by a terrifying divine domain, each one the leader of a clan, with immeasurable cultivation, commanding a huge demon beast army, and standing at the pinnacle of this world. "This time we were indeed careless." "Despite the absence of any God Transformed Honored One in the Canglan Sea Territory, there exists a Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure." "Those Human Clan Nascent Souls who possessed the Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure could unleash a strike equivalent to God Transformed Honored Ones." "Even if there''s only one chance, it can bring us huge losses." "Fortunately, we discovered this in time and avoided more losses." A fifth-stage demonic cultivator said in a deep voice, sounding very calm. He was the ancestral elder of the Eagle Race and the only God Transformed Honored One in the Eagle Race. This time the Eagle Race suffered heavy losses, of course he was unstoppable. "We apologize, Honored One." "We were indeed negligent this time." "But please rest assured, we will soon gather a large army to launch an attack on Xuanhuang Sect." "We will definitely destroy the Xuanhuang Sect and avenge those fallen demons." At this moment, many fourth-stage demons vowed to say. "Enough." "Although my Eagle Race did suffer heavy losses this time, we cannot disrupt the plan of Demon Race." Chapter 589 - 324: The Ancient Demon’s Aura, Fourth-stage Demon Core_2 "Revenge is necessary, but it must be meticulous." "Know your enemy and yourself, and you will win every battle." "Apparently, the information we received before was biased, resulting in such losses." "The Cultivation World always belongs to the Human Clan, even after a long period of time, the Human Clan has indeed declined." "But even a rotten ship has three nails." "In our inability to appear as fifth-stage demon cultivators, your rash actions will only result in the annihilation of the entire army." "So, what you need to do next is not to occupy the Canglan Sea, but to establish a stable base." "To build a stable foothold for our Demon Clan in the Cultivation World." "Wait until the boundary gate further expands to accommodate the demon cultivators of the Divinity Transformation Realm before fully occupying this realm." The ancestor of the Thunder Hawk clan said, glancing around at all the demon cultivators. Although he was very angry, he knew that now was not the time to act rashly. If they fail again this time, it will be more than just the death of more than a hundred fourth-stage beasts. The remaining two or three thousand fourth-stage beasts might all die in the Cultivation World. This is a loss they cannot bear, nor can such a situation be allowed to occur. "Yes, Honored One." "So what should we do next?" A fourth-stage demon cultivator couldn''t help but ask. "It''s simple, you first occupy a city." "Then set up the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation and disperse the aura of the ancient monster." "As long as the aura of the ancient monster permeates the Cultivation World, this world will transform into an environment suitable for our Demon Clan." "When the time comes, these human cultivators will be powerless to resist no matter how hard they struggle." A fifth-stage demon cultivator said ominously. Obviously, this was a plan to exterminate the enemy. If the aura of the ancient monster permeated the Cultivation World, then the beasts of the entire Cultivation World would emerge in endlessly. The human cultivators would find it increasingly difficult to excel. At that time, the Demon Clan would surely flourish and crush the Human Clan, the Human Clan would no longer be able to compete with the Demon Clan. ........ At this moment, Xuanhuang Island. After defeating the Thunder Hawk Legion, Leng Yuexi and the others immediately brought back all the beast corpses. After all, the materials from these beasts could be used as talismans, formations, magical tools, and even pill materials. For cultivators, every piece of beast material is of great value. So many beast materials, if converted into spirit stones, who knows how many top-grade spirit stones there would be. One could say that this war was a fortune. "My lord, we''ve really struck it rich." "We got so many beast materials." "Even obtained lots of second-stage, third-stage, and even fourth-stage Demon Cores." Leng Yuexi was very excited. At this point, the warehouses on Xuanhuang Island are filled with all types of beast materials, which are dazzling. Of course, what she valued the most were the Demon Cores in these beasts. The second-stage Demon Cores need not be mentioned, these are the main ingredients for making Foundation Pills and are of great value. And the third-stage Demon Cores can allow Foundation Establishment cultivators to become Pseudo Pill Masters and gain five hundred years of life span. If sold, countless cultivators would swarm to buy them. After all, not every cultivator can become a Golden Core Master, being able to become a Pseudo Pill Master, and enjoying prestige for hundreds of years, that''s already quite good. As for the fourth stage Demon Core, it is even more precious. This is the crystallization of essence from within a fourth-stage beast, containing vast energy. If taken by a Nascent Soul cultivator, it could increase their cultivation by decades, or even a hundred years. The benefits can be imagined. "It is said that the fourth-stage Demon Core contains too much demon nature. If taken directly, it will not only bring no benefits, but one may also be tainted by the demon nature and demon qi inside, hindering their own path." "However, after many years of research, the human cultivators finally developed a pill called the Purification Snow Lotus Pill. As long as you find a thousand-year-old spiritual medicine called Purification Snow Lotus and add it in, it can purify the demon nature and demon qi in the Demon Core, leaving only the pure medicinal power. At this time, taking it will quickly increase our Nascent Soul mana." "Even because it contains the vast origin energy of a fourth-stage beast, it can also help us breakthrough to some extent. This was one of the most popular pills in the Ancient Era." "The reason why there were so many Nascent Soul cultivators in the ancient times was because they obtained fourth-stage Demon Cores, which led to the birth of a large number of Nascent Soul stage cultivators, and even contributed to the rapid advancement of Nascent Soul stage cultivators." "That''s why there were so many God Transformed Honored Ones in the ancient times." S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chu Dieyi''s beautiful eyes twinkled as she recalled an ancient record from a secret book she had obtained from the Sky Demon Sect. This was also one of the basic knowledge of Nascent Soul cultivators. After all, once they ascend to the Nascent Soul Realm, the progress in their cultivation becomes extremely slow, so Nascent Soul cultivators have to find all sorts of ways and pills that help their cultivation. The Purification Snow Lotus Pill is such a fourth stage Treasure Pill. Unfortunately, the fourth-stage Demon Core is too rare. Even in the Canglan Sea, there aren''t many fourth-stage beasts. Even if they do find a fourth-stage beast, they won''t be stupid enough to wait for the Nascent Soul Cultivators to come and kill them. They may not even be able to win one-on-one. If the beast sees the situation as unfavorable, it will immediately escape and dive into the deep sea, disappearing without a trace. In this case, it is almost impossible for Nascent Soul cultivators to get a fourth-stage Demon Core. Chapter 479 - 289: Fifth Stage Obsession Gu, Peach Blossom Eyes_1 Boom, boom, boom~~ At this moment, the thunderclouds above seemed to exhaust their forces. A week of continual thunderstorms had drained a significant amount of energy from the clouds. The final thunderbolt seemed to hesitate before striking. As if brewing the final blow. "Here it comes." A hint of cold light flashed in Zhou Sui''s eyes. He was fully concentrated, even though this was the last thunderbolt, he didn''t dare to let down his guard until he had completely overcome the tribulation. There could be no relaxation. Otherwise, he could lose all his previous efforts. Bang! At this moment, thunder resounded in the sky, and numerous clouds revolved like a black hole. The forces, embodying countless thunders, converged, and the lightning within layers of clouds flickered and twinkled. Suddenly, countless thunderbolts gathered together like an all-powerful Thunder God holding a spear, brimming with the aura of destruction. Whiz! A purple thunderbolt as thick as a water bucket fell from the sky. Its power was visually more formidable than dozens of previous thunderbolts combined, a force comparable to a nuclear explosion. "Die!" But Zhou Sui was fearless. After seven days and nights of refining, a massive amount of Dragon Elephant Bloodline surged within him. His vitality reached a unprecedented level, fully merged with the Dragon Elephant Bloodline, commanding the Power of the Dragon Elephant. In an instant, he punched into the air, seeming to call upon the power of a true dragon and a divine elephant, unleashing terrifying fist strength. This power clashed with the purple thunderbolt, overpowering it¡ªa force against force, instantly shattering the purple thunderbolt. The purple thunderbolt shattered into countless tiny bolts of lightning, falling on him like raindrops. But all of them were blocked by the divine elephant barrier around him, crackling upon impact. It was as if he wore an armor of protection. Not a single bolt could harm him. Boom, boom, boom~~~ After unleashing the last purple thunderbolt, the infinite thunderclouds in the sky no longer possessed any tribulation energy. The black tribulation cloud covering thousands of miles dissolved swiftly at this moment. Obviously, the Heavenly Tribulation knew it couldn''t defeat the one crossing the tribulation and had no choice but to reluctantly dissipate. The original dark sky was now clearing up. The sunlight broke through the clouds, tearing apart the endless night. "I''ve finally passed the Third-Level Thunder Tribulation." Zhou Sui was extremely excited. Although he was severely injured, with bloodstains and wounds all over his body, he felt his internal energy was more vigorous than ever before. He could even fight three hundred rounds. Boom~~ In an instant, he perceived clusters of tremendous Qi of Creation descending from the depths of the thunderclouds in the sky, pouring down on him like rain. "Qi of Creation." "Is this the Qi of Creation given after crossing the Thunder Tribulation?" Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up instantly. He could sense the Qi of Creation he acquired this time was dozens of times more than what Lin Yazhu and Chu Dieyi had previously won. But it was also reasonable, the power of this Third-Level Thunder Tribulation was dozens of times that of the First-Level one. The rewards were proportionate to the hardship endured. Swish, swish, swish ~~ He stood in mid-air, operating the Insect God Sutra. His body seemed to become a massive black hole, generating an unmatched suction. Threads of Qi were pulled towards him, plunging into his body one after another. At this moment, his body felt like it was soaking in a hot spring, thoroughly relaxed. The numerous wounds on his skin were nourished by the Qi of Creation and started to heal. Even the injuries to his internal organs and meridians were rapidly recovering. It was apparent that the Qi of Creation had endless uses. It didn''t just enhance his cultivation; it also helped heal wounds and upgraded his potential. "This is just fantastic." Zhou Sui was extraordinarily excited. Obviously, this was a significant fortune after crossing the Thunder Tribulation, a blessing from heaven and earth. When threads of Qi entered his body, he felt the Nascent Soul deep within his Dantian Qi Sea was greedily absorbing it. This tiny Nascent Soul seemed to have been nurtured by a powerful supplement, growing rapidly. The Nascent Soul''s cultivation power also exponentially increased. Just the Qi of Creation absorbed this time could probably match the cultivation progress of several decades. One could imagine the benefits of this Qi for a Nascent Soul Cultivator. ... At this moment, people nearby, such as Lin Yazhu, Chu Dieyi were overjoyed witnessing the scene. They knew their husband had successfully crossed the Thunder Tribulation. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From this moment onwards, he was a true Nascent Soul Cultivator. Even in the vast Canglan Sea region, he would be amongst the top-level existences. "There''s so much Qi of Creation." "Looks like we''ll reach Core Formation soon." Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were overjoyed. They also absorbed the surrounding Qi of Creation, which greatly improved their cultivation. Almost in an instant, their cultivation reached the peak of Foundation Establishment. They estimated that after cultivating for some time, they could attempt Core Formation. "Who would''ve thought there''d be so much Qi of Creation dispersed after my husband''s tribulation." "I''ve finally broken through to the Late Golden Core stage." Leng Yuexi was incredibly excited. She had been stuck at the middle Golden Core stage for a while, unable to make any breakthroughs. But now, after absorbing the Qi of Creation, her cultivation advanced naturally, swiftly breaking through her bottleneck and reaching the Late Golden Core stage effortlessly. Her body''s Golden Core Cultivation Power also drastically increased. Chapter 480 - 289: Fifth Stage Obsession Gu, Peach Blossom Eyes_2 "I presume the master must have encountered the Third Level Thunder Tribulation." "The tribulation experienced this time was so terrifying it naturally resulted in an abundance of the Qi of Creation." "You could say we gained a lot out of this." Shen Biqian, Chuntao, and others, who were cultivators at the Late Golden Core stage, advanced tremendously in their cultivation, achieving Golden Core Completion, after absorbing the Qi of Creation. This surge of the Qi of Creation''s energy has saved them decades of arduous cultivation. "This is an opportunity bestowed by heaven and earth." "Getting hold of the Qi of Creation, apart from within a Nascent Soul tribulation, is incredibly hard." "If we could obtain a large amount of the Qi of Creation, we could probably attain the Nascent Soul''s Perfection in a relatively short time." Lin Yazhu, Chu Dieyi, and Master Peach Blossom were also absorbing the Qi of Creation on the sidelines. The mana of their Nascent Souls within their bodies started to increase at an exponential rate. The effect was even more significant compared to consuming a fourth-stage Treasure Pill. Of course, opportunities like these are relatively rare. How many Golden Core cultivators can reach the third level of the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation? Most Golden Core cultivators can''t even get through the first level and fail at the stage of forming the Nascent Soul from the shattered Golden Core. They simply can''t reach the third level. In a way, the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation is the easiest to overcome. As long as you prepare an abundance of tribulation-crossing treasures and items, there''s an over 80 percent chance of crossing the Heavenly Tribulation. At this moment, in Immortal Mist City. Many cultivators noticed the swiftly dissolving tribulation clouds in the sky and its restoration to clarity. Finally, the long-lost sun was visible, and the air seemed exceptionally fresh, lifting everyone''s spirits. They instantly realized what had transpired, their faces filled with excitement, shock, and joy. "Has the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation finally ended? I wonder how Master Zhou is doing now, did he manage to successfully cross the tribulation?" A cultivator asked, quite curious about Zhou Sui''s tribulation crossing condition. Regrettably, this is an internal affair within the Immortal Mist Sect. Except for the core members, no one else can know what it was like inside during the tribulation. "I find it dubious. The tribulation cloud earlier covered tens of thousands of miles, a tribulation the likes of which we''ve never seen before. Almost every day, there were thunderous roars that made us fearful." "Honestly, I never expected the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation to be so terrifying. Fortunately, we were not situated in the center of the tribulation, else a single thunderbolt would have been enough to annihilate us." "It really was too horrible, beyond imagination. How did the Nascent Soul cultivators manage to cross such a terrifying Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation before? Could anyone actually manage to cross it?" S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No, no, no. In fact, the Heavenly Tribulation of common Nascent Soul cultivators will not be so horrifying. Only Zhou Sui''s Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation would be this terrifying. This has already surpassed the power of a regular Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation." "Could it be that Zhou Sui did something heinous, and that''s why his Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation was so terrifying?" The cultivators chattered endlessly. During the past few days, this area had been enveloped by tribulation clouds, shrouding Immortal Mist City in darkness. Occasional flashes of lightning and rumbling thunder terrified countless cultivators. It was as if they were living under a sea of thunder. The past few days had made them experience the terrifying aspects of the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation firsthand. They also found out just how fearsome those who can cross the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation are. Nascent Soul cultivators could be overlords of certain territories, possessed strength that was leagues above ordinary beings, almost godlike. "I have obtained accurate information from the Immortal Mist Sect." "Elder Zhou has successfully crossed the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation and has become a Nascent Soul cultivator." At this time, a cultivator from Immortal Mist City exclaimed out of sheer delight, practically out of his mind with joy. As a disciple of the Immortal Mist Sect, he naturally knew what this meant. This signified that henceforth, the Immortal Mist Sect would have a new Nascent Soul Ancestor, and that it would become a new Nascent Soul Sect. "No way, Elder Zhou has become a Nascent Soul cultivator. Coupled with Lin Sect Master from earlier, that means our Immortal Mist City now has the shelter of two Nascent Soul Ancestors." "With such force, even considering the entire Wuji Alliance, such a scenario seems rare." "Double Nascent Souls in one sect - what a formidable force. This is fantastic!" "From now on, our Immortal Mist City will truly have Nascent Soul Level power. We can totally dominate." The cultivators discussed animatedly, they were ecstatic. They know what a Nascent Soul cultivator represents - absolute powerful force. What''s more, Immortal Mist City currently has two powerful Nascent Soul cultivators, which greatly increases the city''s power. Even though it''s not an invincible force, there are only a few that can rival it. ...... One month later. Immortal Mist Peak, inside a quiet room. After a month of secluded cultivation, Zhou Sui had fully consolidated his Early-stage Nascent Soul. He felt the Nascent Soul in his Dantian Qi Sea stabilize and grow to the size of an infant. It''s said that on advancing to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul, the Nascent Soul will grow into a teenager; and upon reaching the Nascent Soul Late Stage, it will grow into an adult state, becoming fully mature. This is the progression within the Nascent Soul Realm. "By the way, I wonder what the current data is." At this moment, a thought arose in Zhou Sui''s mind, and he immediately activated the virtual panel on his body. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Early-stage Nascent Soul (Progress: 10%), Lifespan: 100 (15000 years)] Chapter 481 - 289: Fifth Stage Obsession Gu, Peach Blossom Eyes_3 [Aptitude: Third-Grade Spirit Root (20%)] [Swordsmanship: Third Class, High Grade (99%)] [Rune: Third Class, High Grade (99%)] [Seventh-Order formation: Fifth Stage Low Grade (10%)] S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Pill Master: Fourth Stage Low Grade (15%)] [Artifact Refining: Third Class High Grade(20%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Grandmaster (99%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (99%)] [Illusory Demon Heart Method: Demon Seed, Summon Demon] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart Eye Insight, Heart Eye Linguistics] [Ku Rong Mysterious Light: Novice, Ancient Turtle skill: First Level, Soul-dispersing Stinger: Great Achievement, Fireball Technique: Grandmaster, Wind Blade Art: Grandmaster, Golden Light skill: Grandmaster, Ice Frost skill: Grandmaster, Spring Wind Rain skill: Grandmaster, Lightning Summoning skill: Grandmaster...] [Obsession Gu: Fifth Stage Low Grade, Clone Gu: Fourth Stage Low Grade, Wine Bug: Fourth Stage Low Grade, Gold Eating Bug: Fourth Stage Low Grade, Book Worm: Fourth Stage Low Grade, Dream Soul Gu: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Dragon Elephant Gu: Fourth Stage Low Grade, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Fourth Stage Low Grade, Teleportation Insect: Fourth Stage Low Grade, Array Heart Gu: Fifth Stage Low Grade, Object-searching Gu: Fourth Stage Low Grade, Robbery Thunder Worm: Fourth Stage Middle Grade.] "This!" Zhou Sui was very excited, his prime concern naturally being his lifespan. Although he knew his life energy had increased significantly, without the information from the virtual panel, he was unclear by exactly how much his lifespan had increased. He never expected his lifespan to have extended to fifteen thousand years. He was practically an ancient tortoise now. It was enough for him to live until the end of time. Moreover, he was only in the early-stage Nascent Soul realm. If his cultivation level broke through further, his lifespan would certainly continue to increase. Although he appeared to be a hundred years old now, compared to his actual lifespan, he was still only an infant. "The progress of Hundred Arts of Cultivation is also very good." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. His swordsmanship, rune, and artifact refining levels had all reached the realm of Third Class, High Grade and were on the verge of breaking through to the fourth stage. This was inevitable. After all, he had been cultivating vigorously, enhancing his cultivation level for a while without sparing any time for these cultivation arts. Cultivation arts aren''t inherently improved as cultivation level rises. Without learning and practicing, they would never improve. They might even regress. Of course, with the help of the Book Worm, his cultivation arts improved quite rapidly. His Pill Master realm has also improved and has reached the Fourth Stage Low Grade. Naturally, the most accelerated progress was in formation cultivation level, which had reached the Fifth Stage Low Grade. All thanks to the power of the Array Heart Gu. After integrating the Seventh-Order formation of the Ku Rong Sect''s Divinity Transformation relic, the Array Heart Gu began to unravel some of the mysteries of the Fifth Stage formation. This resulted in a rapid increase in his Formation Cultivation Level, easily reaching the Fifth Stage Low Grade. Without the Array Heart Gu, it would''ve been difficult to know when his Formation Cultivation Level would have improved. The higher the level of the formation, the more difficult it becomes. "I have also mastered various skills." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, he had gained control over a variety of skills. For cultivators, skills are an essential means or ability. Because no one can be sure that they will always have magical artifacts at their disposal. Nor could he always rely on the help of Gu Insects. So skills become extremely important at such times, they are like personal abilities. Even if he lost everything, with these skills, he would still be a very powerful cultivator. Among these, he had recently mastered two Divine Arts. One was the Ancient Turtle skill, which had reached the first level, capable of condensing the Ancient Turtle Shield to form the mysterious turtle barrier, releasing a formidable defensive barrier with immense power. The other was the Ku Rong Mysterious Light, a supreme Divine Art from the Ku Rong Sect with boundless power. It could exchange life for life, harm one''s own body to harm others, and has boundless power. Once mastered, with this art one could challenge higher levels and even exhaust God Transformation cultivators to death using one''s lifespan. But currently, he was only at the novice stage, so the power of this Divine Art wasn''t too strong. The cost of consuming twenty years of his lifespan to reduce the enemy''s by one year was too high and not worth it. At least he needed to cultivate to the minor accomplishment realm, to be able to use it against enemies. But without a doubt, this Divine Art is incredibly powerful. Especially considering his prolonged lifespan, even ancient monsters would not dare to exchange life for life with him. "However, the most important things are the Gu Insects." "With the advancement of my cultivation level, the Gu Insects also ascended one after another to the fourth stage." Zhou Sui sensed that the twelve Gu Insects within him had made tremendous improvements, reaching the fourth stage. The power change was earth-shattering compared to before; it was like comparing day and night. The one with the most significant leap was naturally the first Gu Insect in him, the Obsession Gu. The Obsession Gu had advanced to the Fifth Stage Low Grade, further enhancing its power. The power of the Fifth Stage Obsession Gu had become terrifying indeed. Of course, it gave birth to a new ability¡ª¡ªPeach Blossom Eyes. "Peach Blossom Eyes." Zhou Sui was intrigued. He sensed a mysterious force pouring from the Fifth Stage Obsession Gu into his eyes, causing a profound transformation. Initially, his eyes were quite unremarkable, without any particular features. However, after being remodeled by the Fifth Stage Obsession Gu, they have evolved into Peach Blossom Eyes. Chapter 482 - 289: Fifth Stage Obsession Gu, Peach Blossom Eyes_4 This kind of eye, as the name suggests, is meant to attract romantic interests. Any woman who looks into this eye will inevitably fall in love. It''s like love at first sight. Even a few more glances will make them unable to resist, truly and deeply in love with him. "This!" Feeling the message from the Obsession Gu, Zhou Sui was speechless. Even if the Obsession Gu advanced to the Fifth Stage, it had no combat power, only pure auxiliary abilities. It was continuously enhancing his masculine charm, striving to make him a Casanova in the world of cultivation. With the continuous evolution of the Obsession Gu, his charm became more and more astonishing. Especially for women, the effect was simply indescribable. If he were to appear in a mortal kingdom, countless women would be jealous for him, unconditionally in love with him, he would probably destroy many families. This is not just any love catching eyes, it''s the king of eyes. To be honest, if he wanted to, he could effortlessly have three thousand companions. But he values quality over quantity. Having too many partners also means a lot of responsibility. He can''t just marry these partners and then abandon them, right? It would be better to slash emotional roots from the beginning, to avoid future troubles. Therefore, he now has standards for choosing partners, they must be either a saintess from a major sect or a sect master. These female cultivators are amazing talents, at least at the Heavenly Spirit Root level. This way, they can accompany him through countless years, living together. It is relatively simple for them to advance their cultivation, without consuming too many resources. Though he is a bit of a scumbag, he is still very responsible. At least none of his partners have suffered, not only can they continuously improve their cultivation, but they can also hope for longevity. You can say he is completely guilt-free. "The Wine Bug has finally advanced to the Fourth Stage." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui was very satisfied. Honestly, the Wine Bug is one of the Gu insects that he has overlooked. Its existence brought him his first fortune, earning him a large amount of Spirit Stones. But with the advancement of his cultivation and the increase of resources, he doesn''t really need the Wine Bug to make money for him anymore. You could say, the Wine Bug''s presence is constantly diminishing. In fact, he has always been aware of the Wine Bug''s existence. As the Wine Bug''s cultivation gets higher, its importance also increases. Because once it reaches the Fourth Stage, the Wine Bug can brew Fourth Stage Spiritual Wine. Fourth Stage Spiritual Wine is a rare resource for Nascent Soul cultivators and can enhance their Mana. Its effect is no less than a Fourth Stage Treasure Pill. You know, when you reach the Nascent Soul Realm, there are fewer and fewer spiritual medicines and pills suitable for Nascent Soul cultivators. They are nearly impossible to find. Especially the Fourth Stage Spiritual Wine, it is almost extinct in the Canglan Sea. Even a bottle of Fourth Stage Spiritual Wine is enough to make a Nascent Soul cultivator crazy. But now, the Wine Bug can continuously brew Fourth Stage Spiritual Wine. It''s like a mine that can continuously produce Spirit Stones, worth a fortune. Even when it reaches the Fifth Stage, it can probably brew God Transformation Level Spiritual Wine. Even God Transformation cultivators might go crazy for it. "The Teleportation Insect has also advanced to the lower Fourth Stage, which undoubtedly greatly strengthens my ability to save my life." Zhou Sui smiled faintly. He sensed the messages coming from the Teleportation Insect and immediately knew what abilities the Fourth Stage Teleportation Insect possessed. In simple terms, it could teleport longer distances. When it was at the third stage, the farthest distance it could teleport at once was only one million kilometers. But now, it has reached ten million kilometers. In a way, the Teleportation Insect is almost equivalent to a small Teleportation Array. At the same time, the number of times the Teleportation Insect can teleport has also increased, reaching a total of ten thousand times. If used carefully, it can practically provide infinite teleportation. There is no need to worry about the void energy inside the Teleportation Insect being completely consumed. Carrying the Teleportation Insect on his body is like carrying a Teleportation Array that can teleport infinitely. Such a life-saving ability is incomparable to any other magic weapon. "Not bad, not bad." Zhou Sui felt very joyful. He greatly values the power of the Teleportation Insect. Think of a retreat before seeking victory. Even though he is now a Nascent Soul cultivator, a hegemon in the Canglan Sea. But who knows what will happen in the future? He might encounter a God Transformation level enemy. Therefore, being prepared to escape is very important. Even in the worst-case scenario, he can still save his own life and make a comeback in the future. Chapter 483 - 290 Fourth Stage Book Worm, Virtual Book City_1 "The Book Worm has finally been promoted to the lower rank of the fourth stage." Zhou Sui was quite excited. Without a doubt, the importance of the Book Worm to him was self-evident. If it weren''t for the help of the Book Worm, his various cultivation arts wouldn''t have grown so rapidly. This is simply a super-learning auxiliary device. Now that the power of the Book Worm has been enhanced, it signifies the enhancement of this super-learning auxiliary device. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The benefits gained from this are undoubtedly enormous. At this moment, he cannot wait to know the power of a Book Worm at the fourth stage. "After the Book Worm has been promoted to the fourth stage, its interior has evolved from a virtual library to a virtual book city." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He gleaned enormous information from the Book Worm and became aware of its many changes. At this moment, he willed it. He felt his soul instantly enter the inner space of the Book Worm. Suddenly, he found himself in a massive city, with many areas divided within. For instance, in the Pill Master''s area, the space was filled with all sorts of pill recipe books and pill recipes. Those who appear in this area would see many pill recipe books, as well as the Heritage Jade Records. There were even numerous Alchemy Rooms in this area, filled with a multitude of spiritual medicines. By staying in the virtual Alchemy Room, one could simulate alchemy. In addition to this, there were areas for Array Masters, Talisman Masters, Artifact Refiners, and so on. In short, the entire virtual book city covers the Hundred Arts of Cultivation. Each area represents a skill in the world of cultivation. "I''ve hit it big, I''ve hit it big now." Zhou Sui was very excited. Obviously, the Book Worm that has been promoted to the fourth stage, is much more powerful than before. Once you enter the virtual book city, you can not only peruse all kinds of virtual books inside and gain infinite knowledge. At the same time, you can also simulate training various cultivation skills in the virtual book city. It''s important to know why, in the world of cultivation, professions such as Talisman Master, Pill Master, and others are so scarce and are high-ranking professions. As long as you can become one of these professions, you won''t have to worry about food and clothing. The main reason is that the cost is too high. Take the Talisman Master for example, it is one of the largest professions among cultivators. After all, the threshold is relatively low. Even so, it''s not that easy to become a competent Talisman Master. Because to refine various talismans also requires a large amount of talisman materials, and there are success and failure rates. At the beginning, the success rate for a Talisman Master is only about one or two out of ten, or even lower. This would result in a huge waste of talisman materials. Ordinary cultivators can''t afford this kind of loss. After a while, there aren''t many cultivators who dare to attempt refining talismans. Only sects and family forces can train a skilled Talisman Master. But now it''s different. If you enter the virtual book city, you can simulate refining talismans and pills. After the proficiency level improves, you can start refining in reality. In this way, the cost of refining would be greatly reduced, making it easier for cultivators to enter the field. In a sense, the appearance of the virtual book city is a Cultivation Holy Land for many cultivators. With the help of the virtual book city''s power, a large number of Talisman Masters and Pill Masters can be cultivated. "Can it be used to train Sect Disciples?" "Forget it, forget it, there''s absolutely no need to do that." "The most important thing for a cultivator is to gather all power in one''s body, there''s no need to cultivate a large number of Sect Disciples." "This is unnecessary." "And if it''s exposed, I''m afraid it will make Immortality City a target." "It''s enough to open it to cultivator partners, the other cultivators don''t need to enter the virtual book city." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. Despite the Book Worm''s powerful abilities, he didn''t plan on opening it to other cultivators. Because it could easily expose the power of the Book Worm and attract the covetousness of other cultivators. Granted, with his current strength, regular cultivators wouldn''t dare to covet his treasures. But it''s : better safe than sorry." Who knows if there might be some brazen individuals out there? The so-called "stay low-profile when wealthy." If there''s no need, there''s no need to reveal his trump card. It''s simply not worth the risk. But opening it to his cultivator partners is absolutely necessary. After all, his cultivator partner''s interests are closely related to his own. If he can help his cultivator partner improve their cultivation, it would also reflect back on him, creating a virtuous cycle. "The power of the fourth-stage Book Worm is not just as simple as giving birth to a virtual book city." "It seems it can also help me enhance my comprehension even more." "Moreover, compared to before, the time for comprehension has increased by tenfold." "Which is to say, by entering the virtual book city I can gain astonishing comprehension." "Studying inside the virtual book city would lead to swift progress and rapid mastery of various skills." Zhou Sui clenched his fist. To be honest, he was looking forward to such abilities. After all, after advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm, studying fourth-tier knowledge becomes much more difficult. Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators wanting to break through bottlenecks in cultivation arts often need decades or even centuries of hard cultivation, to possibly breakthrough and master related knowledge. But it''s a different story in the virtual book city, where my comprehension would be greatly enhanced. This would make the learning of various cultivation arts much easier and simpler for me. Chapter 484 - 290 Fourth Stage Book Worm, Virtual Book City_2 It''s simply an accelerator for cultivation, infinitely useful. "The strength of my other Gu insects has also increased significantly." At this point, Zhou Sui continued to perceive the power of his other Gu insects. The Clone Gu, Gold Eating Bug, Dream Soul Gu, Dragon Elephant Gu, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, Object-searching Gu, Thunder Tribulation Gu, and other Gu insects have all advanced to the fourth stage. There''s nothing more to be said about their power. Compared to before, their abilities and strength have naturally increased manifold. Equivalent to a further expansion. Especially the Dream Soul Gu, Gold Eating Bug, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu, and Thunder Tribulation Gu. They are all primary forces, with formidable combat capabilities. After advancing to the fourth stage, they can easily rival Nascent Soul cultivators. The Clone Gu can also spawn more clones. "Right, the Object-searching Gu has also advanced to the fourth stage." "Which means its ability to search for treasures has also become even stronger." "Things that couldn''t be found before, perhaps the fourth stage Object-searching Gu can find them." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, feeling the power of the fourth stage Object-searching Gu. Clearly, he still wanted to acquire many treasures, especially the main ingredients for refining Gu insects. All of which must rely on the power of the Object-searching Gu to find. After all, most of these main ingredients are precious treasures that are difficult to find in the world. Even a commercial organization like Xuanbao Tower probably can''t find them. But with the power of the Object-searching Gu, they can all be found. As one can imagine, this kind of Gu insect is beyond amazing, it''s infinitely useful. With this in mind, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate. He immediately activated the power of the Object-searching Gu, attempting to locate the main ingredient for Medicine Gu, Creation Jade Dew Water, as its role was of great significance to him. Not just for the Nascent Soul Realm, but even for the Divinity Transformation Realm, and higher realms. Because whatever the realm of the cultivator, they all need Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicine, or even Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicine. It''s safe to say that Medicine Gu is extremely important and must be refined. Boom~~ In an instant, the power of the Object-searching Gu was activated, a piece of information swiftly plunged into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. A compass seemed to appear there, pointing towards a distant region. "Can this be true, or is it a hoax?" "Judging by the location, it seems to be the location of the Ku Rong Sect''s Divinity Transformation remnants." "How come it''s there?" Zhou Sui stroked his chin. As expected, after the Object-searching Gu advanced to the lower fourth stage, its searching capability received a significant boost. The Object-searching Gu couldn''t find the Creation Jade Dew Water before. But now, however, it had easily pinpointed the exact location of the main ingredient. Apparently, after advancing to the fourth stage, the Object-searching Gu could locate even more precious and rare treasures. "Not bad, not bad, this is actually good news, at least it''s closer." "Searched everywhere yet found it effortlessly." "The Creation Jade Dew Water is a must." "I just don''t know where it is." "Could it be on those Nascent Soul Ancestors?" "It''s not impossible, after all, these Nascent Soul Ancestors possess numerous treasures." "Even if they actually have the Creation Jade Dew Water, it wouldn''t be an impossibility." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Clearly, if the Creation Jade Dew Water was located at the Divinity Transformation ruins, this would undoubtedly be fantastic news. After all, those Divinity Transformation ruins were now under his control and could be considered his territory. If he wished, he could travel to the Divinity Transformation ruins anytime. ...... A few days passed. Finally, Zhou Sui had consolidated his early-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, and had become familiar with the power of every Gu insect on his body. Only then did he step out of his cave. "What? Dear husband, are you saying that you''ve obtained a strange treasure called Book Mountain?" "We can enter it with our consciousness, and then we can learn numerous cultivation knowledge inside." "And the efficiency of learning is several times higher than the outside world, and our comprehension will also receive a temporary enhancement." At this moment, Ji Bingyu and others were looking at Zhou Sui with surprise. They didn''t expect that their husband possessed such a magical treasure. No wonder he was proficient in various cultivation knowledge, he was essentially an all-rounded genius. So this is what has been assisting him all along. "Correct." "And it''s not just for learning, it can also simulate the process of your cultivation." "For example, you can simulate refining pills, refining talismans, and refining artifacts inside." "The materials inside can be used endlessly. After improving skill proficiency, they can be used in reality." Zhou Sui briefly explained the power of the Book Worm. Of course, he didn''t mention that this was the power of Gu insects but rather said it came from some treasure. Instead, this explanation made it easier for them to understand. "Incredible, absolutely incredible." "Such a treasure, it''s just like a sect''s defining treasure." "With this kind of treasure, wouldn''t it be possible to continuously cultivate a large number of Cultivators?" Leng Yuexi was simply incredulous. She believed such a super treasure to be perfect for cultivating an entire Sect. With this item, a vast number of Cultivators could save a notable amount of resources. Thus, Cultivators could more easily learn the Hundred Arts of Cultivation. The benefits of this were self-evident. "Well, it is indeed a super treasure." "So, for now, we won''t allow disciples from other sects to enter." "Only you guys are allowed inside." "So as to prevent any leaks and attracting other cultivators'' covetous eyes." Zhou Sui explained. "Indeed, that seems wise." "If a treasure like this was revealed, countless Nascent Soul Cultivators would likely flock here." "Unless you, husband, are a Nascent Soul Elder, it would be hard to protect such a treasure." Lin Yazhu agreed wholeheartedly as well. Such a treasure could very well be seen as a defining treasure of a Sect. Even the most foolish of Nascent Soul Cultivators would understand the value of this treasure. Perhaps, they would gather the power of many Nascent Soul Cultivators to jointly pressure us. At that time, we might not be able to resist. In the world of cultivation, the truly important thing is high-end combat power. No matter how many Qu Cultivators there were, they couldn''t compare to a single Nascent Soul. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, cultivating a large number of Cultivators is not exactly necessary. On the contrary, having too many cultivators could exhaust the world''s cultivation resources significantly. It might even accelerate the decline of the cultivation world. For such reasons, the world doesn''t need so many Cultivators. Also, there is no need to cultivate so many Sect Disciples. "My husband, I believe it''s time to unify the three major sects." At this time, Shen Biqian looked at Zhou Sui with glittering eyes. "Unify the three major sects?" Zhou Sui blinked. "Yes, although we, the Immortal Mist Sect, Danding Faction, and the Qingmu Sect, are presently closely related, we are ultimately still three separate sects, with barriers between us." "If we were still present, the three sects would not split." "But once we leave, they would inevitably split, which is not in the best interest of the sect''s future." "My husband has now advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm and has the power to unify the three major sects." Shen Biqian proposed her suggestion, which was a plan she had been considering for a long time - to unify the three major sects into one completely new sect, and ultimately a new force. By doing so, the power of the three major sects could indeed be united. "But in this case, establishing a new sect will likely cause your sect''s lineage to disappear." Zhou Sui questioned. "Let it disappear." "It''s nothing more than a Golden Core lineage. What''s the big deal if it disappears?" "On the contrary, the merger of the three sects into a new Nascent Soul Sect is the greatest thing." "If you, my husband, were to advance to Divinity Transformation Realm, then it will become a Divinity Transformation Sect." "I suppose many elders would be overjoyed." Lin Yazhu didn''t care too much about so-called titles. She was now a Nascent Soul Cultivator. Even the achievements of the past Qingmu Sect Masters could not match hers. She was, after all, the strongest cultivator of the Qingmu Sect in the past thousand years. So, she didn''t care about what the ancestral past of the Qingmu Sect thought. "Indeed, I agree with that too." "If we continue as three separate sects, there will be too much division, which does not serve our future interests." "It''s better to merge into a new sect." Leng Yuexi nodded in agreement as well. "Alright, since you all agree, let''s establish a completely new sect." "Let''s call this sect the Xuanhuang Sect." Zhou Sui stroked his chin and immediately made the decision to rename the new sect as the Xuanhuang Sect. Chapter 485 - 291: Peach Blossom Eyes That Can Emit Electricity, Listening to Husbands Words_1 "Xuanhuang Sect? Indeed, a splendid name." "''Xuanhuang'' represents the mixture of heaven and earth, the sky is ''Xuan'' and the earth is ''Huang''." "''Xuan'' signifies the sky, distant and profound, unfathomable." "''Huang'' signifies the earth, representing the profoundness of its terrain." "The two characters ''Xuan Huang'' represent heaven and earth, they represent the Heavenly Dao." "My lord, you indeed have a profound understanding of the Dao." Chu Dieyi looked at Zhou Sui with admiration. A simple Sect name encompassed the mysteries of cultivation, representing the pursuit of a Cultivator''s life, and embodying the Great Dao. Just like Wuji Alliance, Tianjian Sect, Piaomiao Palace, and so on, the names of these Sects often have a significant connection with their cultivation techniques and pursuits. "This!" "Ahem, that''s right, that''s what I was thinking." "I didn''t expect that you, Dieyi, would understand me the best." Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui coughed, then spoke arrogantly. "Good, from now on, we will be the Xuanhuang Sect." "No longer the Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect or Danding Faction." "There will only be the three veins of Immortal Mist Peak, Qingmu Peak, and Danding Peak." Lin Yazhu took the lead, finalizing this decision. She planned to thoroughly reorganize the original Sects, transforming them into the three peaks of Xuanhuang Sect. Each vein represents a unique heritage. "My Lord, in that case, should we change the name of Immortal Mist city to Xuanhuang city?" "Should we rename this mountain to Xuanhuang Peak?" Leng Yuexi asked curiously. After all, changing the Sect''s name would require renaming all related locations to claim moral authority. "No need." "Perhaps in the future, we may find a better place, a better island." Zhou Sui smiled faintly. He didn''t consider the Tri-Star Island Group as the future headquarters of the Xuanhuang Sect. The future headquarters of the Xuanhuang Sect, he had already decided, would be the former site of the Ku Rong Sect. After all, that place has a Fifth Stage Spirit Vein. If they wanted to advance to Divinity Transformation in the future, they would need the assistance of a Fifth Stage Spirit Vein. The Tri-Star Island Group, although decent, only has a Fourth Stage upper-class Spirit Vein. Compared to a Fifth Stage Spirit Vein, it was far inferior. So he would eventually relocate the Sect to the remains of the Desolate Ruin Sect''s site, where the Divinity Transformation traces were located. The Tri-Star Island Group was only a transitional location. Of course, he could not reveal this for now. He would wait until he had enough power to suppress all under heaven before making it known. "A better island?" Ji Bingyu and others curiously looked at their husband. They thought the Fourth Stage upper-class Spirit Vein of the Tri-Star Island Group was already good enough. If there was a better place, wouldn''t it be a Fifth Stage Spirit Vein?! They were very puzzled. However, since their husband said so, it must be correct. Listening to their husband''s words was a wife''s duty. "Since that''s the case, let''s celebrate together." Zhou Sui surveyed his beloved''s enchanting figures, his peach blossom eyes exuding endless charm. He felt a little restless. "This!" Chu Dieyi, Lin Yazhu, Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and other wives trembled lightly. They felt their husband''s eyes full of endless charm. Looking at them, it was as if electricity was entering their bodies. They felt utterly captivated. How could this man''s eyes spark electricity? Their charming faces all turned crimson, and they swayed their enchanting figures, heading towards the hot spring. It must be said that the pair of peach blossom eyes Zhou Sui bred contained endless mysteries, delivering massive damage to female cultivators. Soon, the hot spring echoed with a series of symphonies. ... Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Not long after, the news of the establishment of the Xuanhuang Sect spread throughout the Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect, and Danding Faction. This immediately shocked many cultivators, leaving them gobsmacked and incredulous. "Are you kidding me? Our three Sects merged? From now on, there will be no Immortal Mist Sect, Qingmu Sect, Danding Faction. Only the Xuanhuang Sect, and all disciples must call themselves disciples of the Xuanhuang Sect." Some couldn''t help but swallow their saliva. Upon hearing this news, he could hardly believe his ears. "It must have been that pretty boy''s suggestion." "I knew he was wild and ambitious and wanted to annex our three Sects." "I didn''t expect him to reveal it now." A Qingmu Sect elder gritted his teeth, feeling extremely unwilling. Because doing so is akin to abandoning their original lineage. As cultivators who consider themselves part of the Qingmu Sect, how could they face their ancestors? "So what? Those who understand the times are the great men." "Now Elder Zhou, no, wrong, I should call him Sect Master Zhou, is already a Nascent Soul Cultivator." "And we are merely Foundation Establishment Cultivators, how can we contend with a Nascent Soul Ancestor." "This is the stark reality of the Cultivation World, survival of the fittest, the strong are respected." Someone sighed, feeling helpless and incapable of changing the situation. Because this was the ruthless reality of the Cultivation World. If one didn''t have enough strength, it would be impossible to protect their lineage. "You''re right. Moreover, Sect Master Lin also agreed to this. What more can we say?" "This is the decision of the Nascent Soul Ancestor. All we can do is obey." "Exactly. To be honest, I don''t think this is a big deal. Although we''re nominally a single Sect, in reality, we still split into three distinct veins, each with its own responsibilities." Chapter 486 - 291: The Electrocuting Peach Blossom Eyes, Listening to Husbands Words_2 "Moreover, I think it''s quite nice to go through with it, it''s like we''re joining a Nascent Soul Level power." "Master Zhou is destined to have a promising future, becoming a Nascent Soul by the age of hundred. He''s a genius among geniuses across the Canglan Sea, and he might even have the chance of achieving Divinity Transformation." "Even if he doesn''t reach Divinity Transformation, reaching the late stage of Nascent Soul as a cultivator is basically a sure thing. At the very least, Master Zhou can live for over a thousand years and protect our Sect for a millennium." "If we were able to achieve Divinity Transformation, our Xuanhuang Sect would become a Nascent Soul Sect. This is something that our ancestors could not have imagined. I guess our forefathers wouldn''t blame us." "Blame my ass! If they had the chance to join a Nascent Soul Sect, they would abandon our own Sect without a second thought. Unfortunately, they never had such an opportunity in their era." "So, it seems like no one has much disagreement." S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Do you really need to ask? How could we possibly object to this? Are we supposed to betray and leave the Tri-Star Island Group instead? If we indeed leave, I fear we would be killed in this sea area the moment we step out. Without the protection of the Nascent Soul Ancestor, do you really think we would be safe?" Murmurs filled the crowd of cultivators. Initially, they were very dissatisfied with this decision, thinking that merging with the Xuanhuang Sect was not the right move, but they couldn''t resist something bigger than themselves and they finally accepted the resolution. After all, this decision was made by the Nascent Soul Ancestor. The Nascent Soul Ancestor is like an Emperor, absolute in decree, with each word carrying the weight of nine cauldrons. These Foundation Establishment elders couldn''t voice any objections at all. If they were to anger the Nascent Soul Ancestor, they would probably die the next day, maybe even their families would be implicated." They are surely not that stubborn." Naturally, they wouldn''t dare to oppose the will of the Nascent Soul Ancestor." They are just blowing off some steam, they will soon accept their fate." Several days later. His main body was currently enjoying life, composing poetry with his companions, hosting the Nascent Soul celebration, and also the opening ceremony of the Xuanhuang Sect. Meanwhile, his Clone discreetly infiltrated the relics of Divinity Transformation. Clear enough, even after several years, these Nascent Soul cultivators were still trapped in the Fifth Stage formation. Up to now, they still couldn''t find a way to escape. If Zhou Sui decided not to let them go, he could probably imprison them for life. Until they run out of lifespan." "According to the Object-searching Gu, the Creation Jade Dew Water is on these Nascent Soul cultivators." "Is it really on Palace Master Ye Feirou of Piaomiao Palace? That would be quite a coincidence." At this moment, Zhou Sui stroked his chin, quickly locating the Creation Jade Dew Water according to the Object-searching Gu. The finger pointed straight at Palace Master Ye Feirou of Piaomiao Palace. "It''s about time to set these guys free." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He had previously trapped these Nascent Soul cultivators for fear that they might harm the Tri-Star Island Group during his Nascent Soul stage, or even attempt to invade it." But things are different now." He has successfully reached the Nascent Soul stage and naturally is no longer afraid of these Nascent Soul cultivators causing trouble in the Tri-Star Island Group." So they are no longer a big threat." Moreover, they bear no grudge against each other. He can''t just kill all these Nascent Soul cultivators." If that happened, it would actually benefit the Sea Clan cultivators." After all, the Canglan Sea is not exclusively for humans, there are other clans of creatures also living there." The boundless sea of the human clan still needs Nascent Soul cultivators to maintain order." If all these human Nascent Soul cultivators were killed, it would take a long time to replace them." Of course, the most important thing is, he still needs to repair the Fifth Stage formation on this island." With the passage of long years, the Fifth Stage formation on the island is now damaged. Many of the formation bases need to be repaired." Especially the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array. The repair of this top-grade Fifth Stage formation is crucial." If not, then if the transformed demon inside escapes, it will definitely cause mass destruction." Not many people in the Canglan Sea would be able to survive. So keeping these Nascent Soul cultivators on the island would just delay the process of repairing the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array." "But we can''t just let these guys benefit without paying any price." "They can leave if they want, but they have to pay a price." "Yes, I can extort some top-grade Spirit Stones from these Nascent Soul cultivators." "And a large amount of valuable Fourth Stage materials, or even Fifth Stage materials." "After all, these are all needed to repair the formations. We can''t squeeze blood from a stone." "I am doing this for the protection of the Canglan Sea. They can''t just shirk off and not contribute anything." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, swiftly making up his mind. ¡­... At this moment, the Nascent Soul cultivators waiting in the Divinity Transformation relics were getting desperate. Because they have been trapped here for several years, they even couldn''t find any hope of getting out. Facing a Fifth Stage binding array, an array that was still being orchestrated by someone. It was not something they could counter." If things go on like this, they are afraid they would be trapped here for their entire lives." "Who exactly trapped us here?" "Why would they trap us here for several years?" "They don''t talk to us, they don''t seem to want to kill us either, what''s their goal?" "Is it possible that a descendant of the Ku Rong Sect really entered these relics and took control of the Fifth Stage formation?" The faces of the Nascent Soul cultivators were filled with frustration. Chapter 487 - 291: The Electrocuting Peach Blossom Eyes, Listening to Husbands Words_3 In fact, they had tried to negotiate with the puppet master behind the scenes, but no matter how they called out, there was no response. It was as if they were trapped in the Seventh-Order formation itself. If that was the case, it would be even more terrifying. This meant that they basically had no hope of escaping. At this moment, a mysterious and unfathomable voice suddenly came, deep into the Sea of Consciousness of each Nascent Soul cultivator, "You have been trapped for so long, I believe you are awake now. If you want to leave my Ku Rong Sect''s territory, it''s not impossible, but you need to pay a price." The speaker was naturally Zhou Sui. He pretended to be a descendant of the Ku Rong Sect. What?! At these words, the numerous Nascent Soul cultivators were overjoyed. They were not afraid of someone controlling the ruins behind, they were afraid that there was no one behind these ruins. It turned out that the Divinity Transformation ruins had been controlled by the descendants of the Ku Rong Sect all along. They had come here eagerly, only to fall into an enemy''s trap; they were walking a path of death. "Who are you exactly, and what do you want to do to us?" The master of the Xuan Yin Sect, Qi Qing Mo Jun, asked. Though they had been trapped for several years, he did not become impatient. His mind remained steadfast. "What to do to you?" "You seem to have it backwards." "Each of you came running to my Ku Rong Sect''s territory, stealing and taking, and you dare to ask me what I want to do." Zhou Sui spoke indifferently. "This!" Hearing these words, the numerous Nascent Soul cultivators were speechless and had nothing to say. Ordinarily indeed this was the case, they trespassed on the Ku Rong Sect''s territory, plundered Spiritual Medicine everywhere, and grabbed the Ku Rong Sect''s Cultivation Techniques. They were basically declaring war on the Ku Rong Sect. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if the Ku Rong Sect eliminated them all, it would be justified. The problem was, how could they know that there were still descendants of the Ku Rong Sect alive. They had originally thought that the Ku Rong Sect had long disappeared in the river of history, that it was an ownerless ruin. Therefore, they could freely plunder the treasures inside since they were ownerless. But who could have thought that there were still Ku Rong Sect descendants. Of course, as cultivators, they naturally cared little about any Ku Rong Sect descendants. The key was always one''s own power. If the other party was weak, they would definitely act without hesitation. The issue was that the other party controlled the Fifth Stage formation. In such a formation, they were thoroughly outmatched. In this case, they were at a disadvantage and had to bow and scrape. "We admit it was not right to arbitrarily enter the Ku Rong Sect''s territory." "So, some reasonable compensation is perfectly normal." "May I ask what you desire?" The master of the Xuanbao Tower, Tian Suan Dao Ren, asked. He had completely given up, if he could pay off with money, he was willing to do so. His life was indeed valuable; he could not afford to fall here. Moreover, the other party seemed willing to solve the problem with money. If the problem could be solved with money, then everything was not a big issue. After all, who was richer than their Xuanbao Tower? "Good, worthy of Tian Suan Dao Ren, indeed he is quick to act and speak." "So, I will state my demands." "If you agree, you can leave here." "If you don''t, stay here forever, never think of getting out in this lifetime." Zhou Sui spoke again, and then put forward his conditions. Chapter 599 - 327: Shameless Nascent Soul Ancestors, All Trying to Prey on My Daughter_3 Perhaps many Nascent Soul forces had joined forces, and finally uncovered the conspiracy of the Demon Clan. With this thought, Zhou Sui did not hesitate and immediately dispatched a clone of himself to Wuji Island. ... An hour later. Zhou Sui''s clone appeared inside the Wuji Palace on Wuji Island. At this moment, more than thirty Nascent Soul Elders from the Wuji Alliance attended this meeting, including Master Peach Blossom. As for people like Leng Yuexi, they did not attend, choosing instead to cultivate on Xuanhuang Island. After all, with Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom at the meeting, their presence was enough. "Zhou, my friend, how have you been?" "It''s an honor to finally see you again." "We''ve heard about what happened at the Tri-Star Island Group, Zhou, you''ve brought honor to the human clan." "Isn''t it? By killing so many fourth-stage monsters, you''ve effectively deterred the Demon Clan. Since then, they haven''t dared to encroach on our waters. This is all thanks to you." "By the way, Zhou, I have a daughter. She''s as beautiful as a flower and can serve as your concubine. Our families could be connected. How about it?" "Nonsense, with your daughter''s looks how could she match Zhou? Let my daughter marry him instead. She''s famously beautiful, and has a large backside - she''ll surely bear him ten or eight sons." Upon Zhou Sui''s arrival, each Nascent Soul cultivator greeted him respectfully. After all, Zhou Sui''s reputation was too prominent right now. With his own power, he had killed more than a hundred fourth-stage monsters, making his battle prowess arguably number one in the Wuji Alliance. Even Daoist Unlimited, the Alliance Hierarch of the Wuji Alliance, couldn''t compare to him. He was even being subtly referred to as the strongest in the Canglan Sea area. And Zhou Sui was still so young. He had the potential to become a Divinity Transformation Realm expert in the future. Knowing this, their attitude towards Zhou Sui was almost as if they were treating an elder, not a peer. Everyone was flattering, gushing, and currying favor. They even wanted to marry their daughters to him. After all, if they succeeded in this marriage alliance, they would have a potential Divinity Transformation son-in-law. No matter how it''s viewed, it''s a profitable deal. Either way, these Nascent Soul elders were so enthusiastic that even Zhou Sui found it hard to cope. "Alright, alright, no need for formalities." "This is a meeting of our Wuji Alliance; let''s cut the chatter." "Everyone quiet down; the meeting is about to start." In the end, it was Daoist Unlimited who stepped in to relieve Zhou Sui, causing the other Nascent Soul cultivators to stop. He glared angrily at these shameless Nascent Soul elders, all trying to curry favor with a potential son-in-law. What audacity! Wasn''t this blatantly planning to cuckold their own daughters? Truthfully, if they weren''t elders of the Wuji Alliance, he would have already slapped these shameless individuals dead. It was surprising for Nascent Soul cultivators to be so shameless. They had no dignity left as Nascent Soul ancestors, hoping to rise to power using their own daughters. Of course, luckily he had taken advantage of proximity: he had had his daughter marry first, allowing them to become connected through marriage. "Father, what is the purpose of calling us for this meeting?" Master Peach Blossom immediately asked. She wanted to know what had happened to make her father summon them so urgently. This was quite unusual. "I called you over because we''ve uncovered the plan of the Demon Clan." "The reason the Demon Clan hasn''t waged war in twenty years isn''t because they fear us humans." "They''ve been constructing the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation all along." Having said this, Daoist Unlimited''s face suddenly turned grim and he scanned the many Nascent Soul cultivators present. "Ancient Monster Conversion Formation? What is that?" The many Nascent Soul cultivators looked at each other in confusion, their faces showing uncertain expressions. After all, they truly didn''t know what this formation was. "Well, it''s normal for you not to understand." "In fact, if it wasn''t for Tianjian Sect, we wouldn''t have known either." "As you all know, Tianjian Sect has many records of the Ancient Era." "They also know a lot about the Ancient Demon Realm." "So, they know more than we do." "This time, it was a Nascent Soul Elder from Tianjian Sect who discovered it." "The so-called Ancient Monster Conversion Formation is a sinister and malicious plan of the Demon Cultivators. They intend to use the ancient Demon energy to corrupt the spiritual veins of our Cultivation World." Daoist Unlimited clenched his fists, anger flashing across his face. "The ancient Demon energy?" "Could it be the original energy of the Ancient Demon Realm?! Even a strand of ancient Demon energy can corrupt the spiritual veins of our Cultivation World, turning them into Demon veins?!" A Nascent Soul cultivator turned pale, clearly startled. He had read many ancient books and naturally knew the difference between the Cultivation World and the Ancient Demon Realm. Why is it that the Cultivation World is thriving for humans and the Ancient Demon Realm is thriving for demons? It''s because the original energy in these two worlds is different. The Cultivation World contains Immortal World Origin Energy, while the Ancient Demon Realm contains ancient Demon energy. Immortal World Origin Energy can generate countless nature''s spiritual energy and numerous Spirit Veins, transforming the entire world into an environment suitable for humans to cultivate. As for the ancient Demon energy, it can generate numerous Demon Veins, transforming the world into an environment suitable for the Demon Clan to cultivate. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 600 - 327: Shameless Nascent Soul Ancestors, All Trying to Prey on My Daughter_4 Many demons grow rapidly by bathing in ancient demonic Qi. Even some unintelligent demons, once they ingest ancient demonic Qi, become sentient and embark on the path of cultivation. This is the origin of the Demon Clan. "Exactly, this is the Demon Clan''s plan to undermine our Cultivation World," somebody said. "Frankly speaking, it wouldn''t matter even if the Demon Clan takes over many of our islands. They are all part of the Cultivation World. Even if they occupy them for some time, we can recover them sooner or later." "However, if we allow the malicious plan of the Demon Clan to succeed and let the ancient demonic Qi erode the Spirit Vein, the entire Canglan Sea''s cultivation environment would turn completely upside down." "At that time, if our human cultivators constantly consume ancient demonic Qi, we may also turn into demon folk, become Demon cultivators, or even lose our senses, being eroded by ancient demonic Qi, turning into wild beasts." Daoist Unlimited clenched his teeth in anger. He realized the malevolent nature of the Demon Clan''s plan, which absolutely could not be allowed to come to fruition. Otherwise, the human clan would be utterly doomed. "Turn into Demon cultivators?" "Rumor has it that the lifespans of Demon cultivators are longer than ours." "If this really happens, won''t there be cultivators who fuel the trend?" "After all, if you turn into a Demon cultivator, it would effectively extend your lifespan." Zhou Sui squinted, pointing this out. He never doubted the inclinations of cultivators. Especially those cultivators nearing the end of their lifespan, if they knew about this opportunity, they would likely not hesitate to turn into Demon cultivators and continue their pursuit of immortality. "It''s not that simple." "Among us humans getting corrupted by ancient demonic Qi, only one in tens of thousands can truly become Demon cultivators." "It''s not to say that the higher one''s cultivation, the higher the success rate." "If there''s an incompatibility, one would be possessed by the ancient demonic Qi, subsequently turning into a wild beast without any sense." "So no cultivator would risk this." "Of course, for the Demon Clan, they aren''t particular about it, after all, the ones dying aren''t Demon cultivators." Daoist Unlimited shook his head. After all, humans and the Demon Clan are inherently different clans; if one wants to transform into a demon, the price paid is great. Even if successful, there are powerful side effects. "I heard that not only the Demon Clan, even the Demons, have polluted the Spirit Veins of the Cultivation World." Zhou Sui suddenly thought of Immortal Mist Island. Immortal Mist Island used to have a fourth-stage Spirit Vein, but due to the contamination of demonic Qi, the fourth-stage Spirit Vein was completely ruined, leading to the downgrade of Immortal Mist Island to third-stage standard. Ever since, the Immortal Mist Island could never breed Nascent Soul cultivators again. He felt Demons probably possess the same strength. "Indeed, there was an invasion of the Ancient Demon Realm in the Ancient Era." "Those Demons brought demonic Qi." "Unquestionably, this demonic Qi is even more terrifying than ancient demonic Qi, and the degree of pollution to Spirit Veins is deeper." "Once Spirit Veins get tainted with some demonic Qi, the entire Vein would completely fall apart." "Why have almost all fifth-stage Spirit Veins in our Canglan Sea area disappeared?" "It''s because during the Demon disaster of the Ancient Era, their demonic Qi invaded into our Canglan Sea area''s fifth-stage Spirit Veins." "The result was predictable. To prevent the corrosion of demonic Qi and the entire Cultivation World from being eroded by demonic Qi, cultivators of the Ancient Era had no choice but to destroy the fifth-stage Spirit Veins." "After all, no matter how formidable fight God Transformation cultivators put up, it''s impossible to destroy every fifth-stage Spirit Vein." "It is only because of demonic Qi''s corruption that cultivators of the Ancient Era had to adopt this desperate measure." Daoist Unlimited said helplessly, revealing a secret of the Ancient Era. The reason why many fifth-stage Spirit Veins disappeared had nothing to do with any God Wars, but it was due to the contamination from demonic Qi. One could say that the wounds from that war inflicted on the Cultivation World had yet to heal even until now. "Don''t only the Ancient Demon Realm and Demon Realm possess their unique original energy?" "Don''t we, the Cultivation World, have it?" "Can''t the power of our Cultivation World erode the Spirit Veins of other worlds?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He believed that such a method can''t be unique only to the Ancient Demon Realm and Demon Realm. The Cultivation World should have a similar method. "We, the Cultivation World, of course have one." "In fact, the Qi of Immortal Origin is our Cultivation World''s unique original energy." "During the Ancient Era, the Ancient Demon Realm wanted to contaminate our world''s Spirit Veins using demonic Qi, but the God Transformation cultivators of our Cultivation World ended up invading the Demon Realm, spreading Immortal Origin Qi everywhere." "As a result, many areas of the Demon Veins in the Ancient Demon Realm were completely ruined." "Because of this, a great war broke out between God Transformation cultivators of the two realms." "Later, neither side could claim victory and a peace agreement was signed." "They agreed not to spread demonic Qi or Immortal Origin Qi in each other''s world." "After all, doing so would only lead to mutual destruction." "But with the passage of time, it''s clear that Demon cultivators of the Ancient Demon Realm have torn up this agreement." Daoist Unlimited clenched his teeth in anger. "But why would those Demon cultivators do this?" "Even if real world-blending phenomena occur, it would only last three thousand years." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Once the time is up, the two worlds will separate." "This has absolutely no benefits for them; it''s purely harmful and unprofitable." Zhou Sui felt that it was meaningless for those Demon cultivators from the Ancient Demon Realm to do this¡ªit was just a waste of time and effort. Chapter 601 - 327: Shameless Nascent Soul Ancestors, All Trying to Prey on My Daughter_5 They merely devastate the environment of the Cultivation World. This does not confer them any significant advantages. "No, no, no, that''s not the case." "Once two-thirds of the Spirit Veins in our Cultivation World are transformed into Demon Veins..." "...then the fusion of the two realms won''t just last three thousand years, it could last thirty thousand years, or even three hundred thousand years." "If they are completely transformed into Demon Veins, then the two worlds would irreversibly merge as one." "Thus, the rank of the Ancient Demon World would escalate dramatically." "It would essentially be the Ancient Demon World engulfing the entire Cultivation World, expanding their world''s volume while upgrading the rank of their Spirit Veins." "Moreover, the God Transformed Honored One who executes this transformation would be rewarded by the World Origin. They''d receive the Marrow-Cleansing Vein-Cutting procedure, laying the foundation for their future ascension to immortality. The benefits are numerous and the applications are infinite." Daoist Unlimited said deeply. Originally, this information from the Ancient Era would be top secret. However, times have changed. In the present era, this information has been effortlessly disclosed by the Tianjian Sect. After all, the Tianjian Sect hopes that the cultivators of the Canglan Sea domain fully comprehend the gravity of this situation. Regardless of whether one belongs to the Righteous Sect or the Demonic Sect, we are all members of the Human Clan. If the Demon Clan gets its way, the Human Clan will be utterly doomed. If we do not unite, the human cultivators will undoubtedly perish." "They can directly consume the Cultivation World?" Upon hearing this, the numerous Nascent Soul cultivators were taken aback. They initially assumed that the invasion of the Ancient Demon energy was merely an erosion of several Spirit Veins and would not cause too much impact. However, they now realize that the ambition of the Demon Clan is far more terrifying than they had imagined. If the Demon Clan does succeed, the entire Cultivation World will fall into the hands of the Ancient Demon World. At that point, the Human Clan would become slaves to the Demon Clan, with no opportunity to turn the tide. At this moment, their faces stiffened to the extreme, as they were instantly aware of the gravity of the situation at hand. This was clearly a life and death battle. They could not afford any errors. "How do you obtain the so-called ''Qi of Immortal Origin''?" Zhou Sui asked. He was incredibly curious. He knew nothing about the origins of the Qi of Immortal Origin, the Ancient Demon Qi, or the Ancient Monster Qi. "Well, according to the introduction of the Tianjian Sect, the Qi of Immortal Origin is derived from the Fifth Stage top-quality Spirit Veins." "It''s said that the Fifth Stage top-quality Spirit Veins are the highest-ranked Spirit Veins in the Cultivation World." "These Spirit Veins directly communicate with the World Origin, hence they are classified as Fifth Stage top-quality Spirit Veins." S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If one arranges the Immortal Origin Formation within the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins, a strand of Immortal Origin Qi can be extracted in a millennium." "It''s likely that the Demon Clan extracts Ancient Monster Qi from their own Fifth Stage Demon Veins." Daoist Unlimited explained. "Alliance Hierarch, what role does the Qi of Immortal Origin play?" "It sounds very mysterious; it seems to have been documented in the classics of the Ancient Era." "Almost every Nascent Soul cultivator wants to obtain it." Someone curiously asked. They wanted to know what role the Qi of Immortal Origin plays. "The Qi of Immortal Origin is indeed of infinite use and is definitely classified as one of the most precious treasures in the Cultivation World." "One of its paramount roles is that it can assist Nascent Soul cultivators in advancing to Divine Transformation." "It increases the probability of advancing to God Transformation by at least fifty percent." "Why were there myriads of God Transformation cultivators in the Ancient Era? It''s because of the blessings of the Qi of Immortal Origin." "The God Transformation Pills we have in our era only mimic the power of the Qi of Immortal Origin." "Why has our Canglan Sea region been unable to produce any God Transformations since we lost the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein?" "Fifth Stage Spirit Veins not only improve the cultivation environment but more importantly, can extract the Qi of Immortal Origin." "Without the Qi of Immortal Origin, we can''t produce any more Nascent Soul Elders." "However, it''s said that the Eastern Wastelands, Western Wilderness Continent, and other lands still possess the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins." "So, they can also take advantage of the power of Qi of Immortal Origin and ascend to Divine Transformation." Daoist Unlimited said gravely. What?! On hearing this, many Nascent Soul cultivators were gobsmacked. Prior to this, they had no clue about the importance of the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins. Now it appears that the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins can extract the Qi of Immortal Origin and aid Nascent Soul Cultivators in advancing to Divine Transformation. No wonder without the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins, God Transformation was almost impossible. It turns out that such important treasures are produced by the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins. "So, by that logic, doesn''t the Ruins of Ku Rong Sect present an opportunity for Nascent Soul cultivators to advance to Divine Transformation?" The many Nascent Soul cultivators couldn''t help wondering. They were all thrilled by this idea. "Exactly." "The problem is that island has already been occupied by others." "They also have a Fifth Stage top-quality formation protecting it." "Even for a God Transformed Honored One, attacking it would prove to be quite challenging." "Our chances of capturing the Ku Rong Sect''s island are fundamentally impossible." Daoist Unlimited shook his head. Initially, the reason why hordes of Nascent Soul forces from the Canglan Sea came swarming, was naturally not only for the treasures of the God Transformation remains, but also for its Fifth Stage Spirit Vein. Unfortunately, the island had been occupied long ago and they could do nothing about it. The cultivator who had occupied the island of the Ku Rong Sect probably knew quite well what kind of treasure trove they had taken over. Therefore, they wouldn''t come out of seclusion until they had achieved God Transformation. Only by becoming a God Transformed Honored One can they safeguard the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein, and no one would dare to snatch it away. "What?!" Upon hearing this, Master Peach Blossom blinked her beautiful eyes because they had already occupied that island, and they were mainly cultivating over the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein. Of course, she kept it a secret, understanding very well the principle of quiet wealth accumulation. "Does the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein also possess this function?" Zhou Sui''s eyes were flashing back and forth. He didn''t know enough. These old Nascent Soul forces truly were impressive, as they knew so much more about ancient secrets than him, a Loose Cultivator. If it were not for the invasion of the Ancient Demon World, and their plans of uniting every cultivator, they would hardly be willing to divulge such information. After all, secrets are best kept limited to as few people as possible. "Enough about the Qi of Immortal Origin." "By now, you should also understand the danger faced by our Cultivation World." "If we don''t stop the Demon Clan, we all die, regardless of whether we belong to the Righteous or the Demonic Path." "Therefore, this time we must unite all Nascent Soul cultivators to launch a joint attack on the city constructed by the Demon Clan. "We must absolutely not allow the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation to be successfully arranged." Daoist Unlimited''s face bore a grave expression. Chapter 602 - 328: Flood Dragon City, The Demon Clans Main Base_1 "Alliance Hierarch, the problem is that the Demon Clan has built many fortresses. Which one should we attack?" One of the Nascent Soul cultivators asked. After all, many realm gates had appeared in the Canglan Sea, from which many monsters had emerged. They had built fortresses near these realm gates. There were so many fortresses of the Demon Clan, it wouldn''t be possible to attack each one. "Well, it''s not easy to set up the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation." "One could say it is a fifth-stage formation that requires a large amount of formation materials." "Even for the Demon Clan to provide such materials, it wouldn''t be easy." "So they can only build one Ancient Monster Conversion Formation at most." "According to intelligence, they have built the Flood Dragon City on an island in the Piaomiao Palace Sea." "This fortress is their true base, controlled by the Flood Dragon tribe." "The Ancient Monster Conversion Formation is also in this city." "So our main target to attack is the Flood Dragon City." Daoist Unlimited spoke solemnly. He shared the many pieces of information he had obtained. "Why would they construct the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation in the Piaomiao palace sea area? Is there something special about this place?" Zhou Sui squinted and asked. "Well, it is said that this island has a fifth-stage Spirit Vein." "Originally it was a fourth-stage island with only a fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "But since the realm gate appeared, it has received a lot of nature''s spiritual energy from the ancient Monster Realm." "Surprisingly, it upgraded the level of the fourth-stage Spirit Vein, advancing it to a lower-grade fifth-stage Spirit Vein." "Because of this, the demon cultivators chose this place to lay out the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation." "Once they erode this fifth-stage Spirit Vein, an area of millions of miles around the sea will be permeated with a thick ancient demonic aura. With this place as a foothold, they could continue to erode the Spirit Veins in the Canglan Sea." Daoist Unlimited explained. "Alliance Hierarch, I don''t find anything wrong with this plan." "This is a matter of life and death for the human clan, and we must stop these demon cultivators." "The problem is that these demon cultivators are powerful, with at least two or three thousand fourth-stage monsters." "Such formidable strength, even if we fight together, we may not be their match." A Nascent Soul cultivator expressed his concerns. They felt that the hope of victory in this battle was very slim. After all, there were too many enemies, and the human cultivators were no match. "Don''t worry, the power of those monsters is indeed formidable." "With two or three thousand fourth-stage monsters, even if Zhou Sui killed more than a hundred of them." "But that''s just a portion, and it can''t really hurt them." "We are all well aware of this, but that doesn''t mean we can''t defeat them." "Because this time both Sect Master Daoist Chongxu of Tianjian Sect and Daoist Tiansuan of Xuanbao Tower will wield the heavenly spiritual treasures. I believe you all know the power of these treasures." "If they used all their strength, they could burst out the power of Divinity Transformation in a short time." "In this case, even if they have countless fourth-stage monsters, it would be futile." Daoist Unlimited stood, his hands clasped behind his back. This was also the trump card of the various Nascent Soul forces in the Canglan Sea, the heavenly spiritual treasure. Although there were no God Transformation cultivators in the Canglan Sea, they could still temporarily burst out the power of Divinity Transformation with the help of the heavenly spiritual treasure, rendering the numerous fourth-stage monsters useless. "I see." "If that''s the case, then we do still stand a chance." Upon hearing this, the many Nascent Soul cultivators nodded in relief. They obviously knew the power of the heavenly spiritual treasures, which were extraordinary items. Even if they could only briefly release the power of Divinity Transformation, it would still be enough to cause severe casualties among the fourth-stage monsters. "Nephew, I''m afraid we''ll need your help this time." "After all, this is a battle concerning the survival of the human clan." "Plus, you possess a Heaven-spanning spiritual treasure." "You could be considered one of the highest combat powers in our Canglan Sea region." Daoist Unlimited looked at Zhou Sui. Clearly, the current Zhou Sui was also one of the trump cards of the Canglan Sea region. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Originally, having only two Heaven-spanning spiritual treasures wasn''t particularly safe. But now, with an extra Heaven-spanning spiritual treasure, it seemed almost foolproof. "Rest assured, leave it to me." Zhou Sui nodded. This time, he probably will need his true form to fight. Indeed, this battle will be extremely dangerous. It can''t be said to be a matter of life and death, but there will definitely be a risk of death. After all, this is a war between the demon clan and human clan, anything could happen. The problem is that he can''t avoid it now. If he lets the demon clan succeed, it won''t matter where he hides in the cultivation world, it will be of no use. The entire cultivation world will be swallowed up by the demon clan. This is something he can''t tolerate. He isn''t a turtle, shrinking back. He needs to act when it''s time to act. He is not timid or afraid, he just wants to avoid all risks. But when it''s really his turn to act, he won''t hesitate. "Alliance Hierarch, when shall we act?" A Nascent Soul cultivator asked. "That... There''s no hurry, we''re still preparing." "But it won''t take too long." "When the time comes, you''ll be notified." Daoist Unlimited didn''t give a specific time. After all, we need to prevent the existence of traitors. Who knows if any nascent soul cultivators have been bribed by the demon clan to become a traitor. Although the chances are small, it doesn''t mean it couldn''t happen. We still need to prevent it from happening. So only a few nascent souls know when to act. ... Meanwhile, at the Piaomiao Palace sea area, Bright Light Island. This island was once a well-known fourth-stage island in this sea area controlled by the Piaomiao Palace. But since the convergence phenomenon occurred, a large number of demon beasts swarmed out of the realm gate. As a result, Bright Light Island was occupied by the demon clan. All the humans on the island were slaughtered by the demon beasts, leaving nothing behind. The heart of the island was now taken over by a huge city called Flood Dragon City. This was a city built by them over twenty years, a city of the demon clan. Inside lived dense hordes of demon beasts from the ancient demon world. Most of the fourth-stage demon beasts live in Flood Dragon City. The leading demon cultivator was none other than Jiao Wuwei, an elder of the Flood Dragon clan. He was of the fourth-grade superior stage, and almost reached the fifth stage. He was a formidable demon beast in the Nascent Soul Realm. It was rumored that there was a hint of dragon blood in his body, which made his body incredibly formidable, with awe-inspiring demonic power. Even many fourth-stage demon beasts were utterly respectful to Jiao Wuwei and did not dare to disobey him. Of course, in addition to the Flood Dragon Clan, there were many other powerful clans from the ancient demon realm. For example, the Demon Phoenix Clan, Demon Fox Clan, Five Elements Scaled Clan, Demon Eagle Clan, and so on. Chapter 492 - 293: Ancient Eras Secrets, Fusion Phenomenon_1 Three months later. Numerous forces had prepared a large amount of top-grade Spirit Stones, fourth stage materials, and fourth stage Spiritual Medicine etc. After all, mobilizing such a vast amount of resources required a lot of time. Fortunately, these forces also wanted to quickly rescue the Nascent Soul Ancestor, so they significantly shortened the time. Otherwise, three months might not be enough. Next, according to Zhou Sui''s instructions, they threw these treasures into the Divinity Transformation relic. Of course, Zhou Sui was a man who kept his promises. Since they had paid the ransom, naturally they were all released. Buzz buzz~~ In an instant, an invisible force enveloped Daoist Unlimited and others, instantly sending these Nascent Soul cultivators out of the island of Ku Rong Sect. In the blink of an eye, they arrived in the external sea area. "We''re out, trapped for several years, finally out." The numerous Nascent Soul cultivators were overjoyed and felt incredibly excited. They''d been imprisoned for several years, lost their freedom, and only at this moment did they realize the preciousness of freedom. It felt like they had escaped from the jaws of death. One by one, they stood in mid-air, breathing the fresh air from the outside world. "What do you think of the successor of the Ku Rong Sect?" The leader of Xuanbao Tower, Tian Sui, had a very gloomy face, to be honest, it was the first time in his life that he had suffered such a big loss. As a businessman, he had always taken advantage of others, not the other way round. But now, he felt like he had been cruelly conned. The pain caused him great financial loss, and it was perhaps the biggest loss Xuanbao Tower had ever suffered. It was impossible for him not to want to take revenge. "Hmph, with the protection of a fifth stage formation, what can we do?" "It''s better for him not to leave this island, otherwise my Xuan Yin Sect won''t let him go." The master of Xuan Yin Sect, Seven Emotions Demon King, gritted his teeth, his eyes firmly fixed on the distant, huge island of Ku Rong Sect. At this moment, that Divinity Transformation relic was once again enshrouded by a white mist, making it impossible to see what was happening inside. But there was an even more terrifying Prohibition Array coming from inside. It felt as if the island had come alive with countless prohibitive formations intertwining with each other, forming a three-dimensional defense - even more terrifying than before. Precisely, this was the fifth stage formation, and it was the Mountain Protection Array of the Divinity Transformation Sect. If no one was there to maintain its operation, it would be just fine. With long-term attacks, it might even break. But now, someone had started to operate this formation, and this had increased its power tenfold. In a hasty attack, there would likely be a terrible counterattack. After all, no one knew what other capabilities this fifth stage formation might have. Although Seven Emotions Demon King was angry, he knew he had to assess the situation and wouldn''t act recklessly. "Considering the materials needed by the mysterious Taoist, many are actually formation materials." "Perhaps the fifth stage formation of this island is not as powerful as we imagine, and there may be many flaws." "That''s why the Taoist needs to acquire formation materials for repairs." "If we unite, it''s not impossible to break this island." The leader of Heisha Palace, Sea-splitting Demon King, implied, trying to rally the Nascent Soul cultivators to attack the island once again. As long as they didn''t fall into the formation, they still had a chance of winning. "Ha ha, Sea-splitting Demon King, if you want to attack, just you go ahead. Why drag us into it?" "As you said indeed, perhaps there are flaws in the fifth formation, unable to be used many times." "But would you dare to gamble?" "Do you know how many Nascent Souls need to die for the formation to collapse?" "Or maybe with good luck, the death of a few dozens can break the formation. But with bad luck, all of us can''t break it even if we die." Daoist Unlimited sneered, seeing Sea-splitting Demon King''s intentions at a glance. Honestly, each cultivator who practices to the Nascent Soul Realm, isn''t each one selfish and afraid of death? S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who would willingly risk their lives to test the depth of the formation for others? They could live for hundreds of years, and there are many riches and honors they haven''t enjoyed yet. There is absolutely no need to fight to the death here. Since they''ve lived to this point, naturally they don''t want to risk easily. Even if the Sea-splitting Demon King is a great Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator, he can''t force the other Nascent Souls to go to their deaths. But if it''s just cultivators below the Nascent Soul Realm, it would be like delivering fresh produce, unable to probe the depth of the fifth stage formation. "That''s right, just take this loss." "My Sunset Sect doesn''t want to get involved in this." "Since this Divinity Transformation relic now has a master, there''s no need to continue exploring." "My Sunset Sect has decided to give up attacking this place." The Sunset Sect Master, Daoist Jade Sun, was prepared to give up. Even though he had been conned by the Mysterious Taoist, he swallowed his anger - considering it as a valuable lesson paid for. "That''s right." "If you Demon Cultivators want to attack, feel free to try." "My Tianjian Sect will not get involved anymore." Sect Master Daoist Chongxu of the Tianjian Sect also nodded.'' What?! Hearing this, many Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators'' faces were very ugly. They didn''t expect these Righteous Sect Nascent Soul Cultivators to endure so much, even though they lost a great deal, they weren''t willing to take revenge. But if they only acted on their own without these Righteous Sect Nascent Soul Cultivators, their chance of winning wasn''t very high. They would likely be backfired by the power of the fifth stage formation, dying without a trace. Chapter 493 - 293: Ancient Eras Secrets, Fusion Phenomenon_2 In that case, it would be to the benefit of these righteous cultivators. Perhaps this is exactly the intention of these shameless cultivators of the righteous sects, wanting to sit back and watch the battle unfold. Watching them fight amongst themselves, both sides ending in defeat. Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!! Before these Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators could say anything, the five major Nascent Soul powers, Wuji Alliance, Xuanbao Tower, Tianjian Sect, Sunset Sect, and Piaomiao Palace, immediately boarded their flying boats and swiftly departed. In the blink of an eye, only Heisha Palace, Sky Demon Sect, and Xuan Yin Sect of the three Demonic Sects remained in this sea area. "Damn things, those cunning old foxes actually left." The Heisha Palace''s Palace Master, the Sea-splitting Demon King, was half dead with anger. The departure of these righteous Nascent Soul cultivators completely ruined his plans, now they simply couldn''t clap with one hand. "Could it be that these old guys discovered something so they dare not attack this Divinity Transformation relic again?" The Sky Demon Sect''s Sect Master, Qian Ziyun''s beautiful eyes flickered uncertainly. She was an incredibly smart woman, instinctively sensing something was amiss. Truthfully, she also held a tooth-grinding hatred for this mysterious Daoist. She had never suffered such a loss in her life. In her life, she had always freely roamed the Canglan Sea area, never being blackmailed like this by anyone. But there was nothing she could do. To survive, she had no choice but to agree to the other party''s demands. "If these narrow-minded old guys can suppress their inner anger, they must have discovered something incredible." "Before completely understanding the depth of the Ku Rong Sect, we''d better not act rashly." "There''s no need to rush for revenge." The Xuan Yin Sect''s Sect Master, the Seven Emotions Demon King, spoke solemnly, he had also calmed down now. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If that''s the case, then we''ll temporarily cease fire." "We will deal with this person after we find a way to break the Fifth Stage Grand Array." The Sea-splitting Demon King had no choice, he could only plan for the long term. ... At this time, on a flying boat. The Sect Masters of Xuanbao Tower, Wuji Alliance, Tianjian Sect, Piaomiao Palace, Sunset Sect and other Nascent Soul powers, along with the Nascent Soul Elders, gathered together to hold a Nascent Soul meeting. "Daoist Chongxu, what did you sense exactly? Why did you insist that we leave so urgently?" Daoist Unlimited looked at Tianjian Sect''s Sect Master, Daoist Chongxu. Initially, he also wanted to test the power of the five stages of the Ku Rong Sect''s Grand Array. But after receiving the secret message from Daoist Chongxu, he chose to follow and leave. After all, Daoist Chongxu was his old friend and naturally would not deceive him. "That Divinity Transformation relic is probably not simple." "If I''m not mistaken, a Divinity Transformation Demon might be sealed atop it." Daoist Chongxu spoke in a low voice. What?! At his words, the pupils of the Nascent Soul cultivators present contracted. They looked at Daoist Chongxu in disbelief. They naturally knew what a Divinity Transformation Demon represented. It was an unprecedented disaster. If a Divinity Transformation Demon really escaped, no one could survive. "Is it true or false, Daoist Chongxu, what did you discover?" Daoist Jade Sun was startled. He wanted to understand the matter of the Divinity Transformation Demon. Because this matter is of great importance. A careless mistake could cause a huge commotion in the Canglan Sea area. It would cause devastation, with countless dead and injured. "My senses are not wrong." "Because the treasure sword in my hand is the ancient spirit sword, the Demon Slaying Sword." "This ancient spirit sword has slain countless Demons and it''s extremely sensitive to the aura of demons." "The moment I set foot on that Divinity Transformation relic, this Demon Slaying Sword was issuing constant warnings." "As if it was warning me that this place is the lair of a Divinity Transformation Demon and extremely dangerous." Daoist Chongxu spoke in a very serious tone. The many Nascent Soul cultivators naturally heard of the Demon Slaying Sword. This ancient spirit sword''s power was infinite, it was a peerless spirit sword left behind by the founder of the Tianjian Sect. With the power of this ancient spirit sword, coupled with the Sword Cultivator''s attack power, the Tianjian Sect master''s combat power was unparalleled and was known as the number one cultivator of the Canglan Sea area. "By the way, I''ve been wondering before, how did the powerful Ku Rong Sect collapse?" "The power of that fifth up-stage grand array, the Four Phenomena Ku Rong Array, was simply invincible." "Even if a Divinity Transformation elder pounded on the door, they would probably be fearless." "Normally speaking, the Ku Rong Sect should not have been annihilated and should have survived until today." "It seems the principal offender for the destruction of Ku Rong Sect is probably the Divinity Transformation Demon." Xuanbao Tower''s Tower Master, Master of Heavenly Calculations, had a flash of light in their eyes, as if recalling many secrets of the ancient era. "Earlier, that mysterious Daoist listed a lot of fourth-stage materials for us" "Among them was the fourth-stage material, the Sealing Demon Stone." "Could it be that this mysterious Daoist wants to repair the array sealing the Demon and that''s why he asked for these fourth-stage materials?" The Piaomiao Palace''s Palace Master Ye FeiRou, had a flash of light in her beautiful eyes. She couldn''t help but have a slight liking for Master Mu. To be honest, she originally thought this guy was an opportunist, a reckless hooligan, no different from a Demon Cultivator. But now it seemed that he was a champion of justice shouldering a heavy responsibility. "So, does that mean that a Divinity Transformation Demon may indeed be sealed in that Divinity Transformation relic?" "No wonder you wanted us to leave and not continue attacking that Divinity Transformation relic." "I''m afraid that if we break that Fifth Stage array, we might let the Divinity Transformation Demon inside escape." Daoist Unlimited realized. He understood Daoist Chongxu''s many concerns. Chapter 494 - 293: Ancient Eras Secrets, Fusion Phenomenon_3 The Ku Rong Sect''s Divinity Transformation relics did indeed leave behind numerous Spiritual Medicines and a huge amount of treasures. But no matter how valuable the treasure, you need to have a life to enjoy them. If the Demons transformed in divinity inside were to escape, all the Nascent Soul cultivators present would have to die. It would even affect countless lives in the Canglan Sea area. "If that''s the case, why didn''t the mysterious Daoist take the initiative to tell us about these issues?" "If we knew there were demons transformed into divinity here, we might not have continued to attack this place." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Daoist Jade Sun was puzzled. "I''m afraid they don''t trust us." "After all, this world is inhabited by all sorts of cultivators." "Who knows if they want to release the seal on the demons transformed into divinity." "They dared not gamble on it, so naturally, they wouldn''t let anyone know about the demons." Daoist Chongxu voiced his suspicion. "I see." The many Nascent Soul cultivators also nodded, if they were the descendants of the Ku Rong Sect, they probably wouldn''t let this information leak out unless it was absolutely necessary. After all, one can never tell what others are thinking. If someone really knew this information and wanted to break the seal, it would truly be a disaster. So, they simply dared not gamble on it." "Fellow Daoists." "Actually, I''m very curious about where these demons come from." "As far as I know, it seems that there were no demons in our world originally." "Then one day, they suddenly appeared in our world, why is that?" A curious Nascent Soul cultivator asked. It seemed that news about demons was being suppressed by some power. Ordinary cultivators literally know nothing about it. "The answer to this question is simple, because the demons are not creatures of our world." "They are creatures from the Ancient Demon Realm." Daoist Chongxu said solemnly. "The Ancient Demon Realm?" The many Nascent Soul cultivators looked at Daoist Chongxu curiously, knowing that Tianjian Sect has an ancient history, their founder had fought with demons countless times, so they must have a good understanding of the history of the demons. "Yes, the Ancient Demon Realm." "I believe you have read in the classics that there are countless worlds in the endless void." "Our world is also among them." "Although the distance between worlds is extremely remote and even God Transformation cultivators cannot cross the endless void to traverse to another world." "However, accidents will happen, that is the World Fusion." Daoist Chongxu said in a deep voice. "World Fusion? What is World Fusion?" The many Nascent Soul cultivators were even more puzzled. "World Fusion, as its name implies, is the fusion of two worlds." "In the endless void, each world is not stationary; in fact, each world is in motion." "Our world is no exception; it is following a certain trajectory in the endless void." "Normally, many worlds move along a certain path and do not collide with each other." "But accidents do happen." "In the history of our Cultivation World, the phenomenon of World Fusion has occurred several times." Daoist Chongxu explained. "So, what will happen to our Cultivation World if a World Fusion event occurs?" Someone asked curiously. "It would create a World Gate." "Due to the collision of two large worlds, there will be a brief fusion phenomenon." "World Gates will appear all over the world." "At this time, the creatures of the two worlds can move freely through the World Gate." Daoist Chongxu explained. "Wait, could it be that the demons entered our world through the World Gate?" The pupils of the many Nascent Soul cultivators contracted, they seemed to have glimpsed the events that had happened in the Ancient Era, the disaster that had occurred in the Ancient Era may have been due to World Fusion. The many scattered demons might also be related to World Fusion. "Yes, indeed." "In the Ancient Era, the Ancient Demon Realm and our Cultivation World experienced a World Fusion event." "The result was as you can imagine, a large number of demons entered our Cultivation World through the World Gate." "Then, an unprecedented Demon Disaster occurred." "Our Cultivation World was thriving, with many Nascent Soul Sects born and even Fifth stage Spirit Veins." "Even now and then, there were God Transformation cultivators ascending to the Spirit World." "But due to the invasion of the Ancient Demon Realm, a large number of demons appeared in the Cultivation World, raping and pillaging." "To counter them, many Nascent Soul Sects perished." "Fortunately, the World Fusion event only lasted for a short time, about three hundred years." "After the three hundred years, the Ancient Demon Realm left." "But a large number of demons stayed behind, and up to now, they have been causing continuous harm to the Cultivation World." Daoist Chongxu said in a deep voice, recounting the events that had occurred in the Ancient Era one by one. During the Ancient Era, many Fifth Stage Spirit Veins were nurtured. Fourth Stage Spirit Veins were also commonly seen, and the Cultivation World was in a prosperous age. But due to the invasion of the demons, battles broke out with the cultivators. Both sides fought fiercely, causing many Spirit Veins to collapse and even got polluted by the demons. Over time, many Spirit Veins were dispersed. Up until now, there are no Fifth Stage Spirit Veins to be seen in the Canglan Sea. Chapter 495 - 293: Ancient Eras Secrets, Fusion Phenomenon_4 Of course, with the return of the Ku Rong Sect''s Divinity Transformation relics, the Canglan Sea Region once again possessed a fifth-stage spirit vein. "This!" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many Nascent Soul Cultivators were shocked. They didn''t expect that such a thing happened in the Cultivation World during the ancient era, it was simply a vast epic. Countless cultivators fell in battles against demons. Many Divinity Transformation relics, Nascent Soul relics, were all left behind from a battle in the ancient era. Now they would never be able to return to the glory of the Cultivation World during the ancient era. This wasn''t because they were incapable. It''s just that the current cultivation environment couldn''t compare to the ancient times. "I have read the classics, it seems that not only the Ancient Demon Realm and our Cultivation World have experienced this merging phenomenon." "Are there other worlds that also experienced similar phenomena?" Someone asked curiously. "Indeed, there is another world that has also experienced a merging phenomenon with us." "That is the Ancient Demon Realm." "It is rumored that all creatures in this world are the Demon Clan, demons, and there are no humans." "The Cultivation World in the ancient era did not have any demons." "But since the Ancient Demon Realm and our Cultivation World underwent a merging phenomenon, a large number of demons moved from the Ancient Demon Realm and settled in our Cultivation World." "And that merging phenomenon lasted for a thousand years, so it had a more profound impact on our Cultivation World." "Now in various parts of our Cultivation World, the existence of demons can be seen everywhere, all of which are the effects of the Ancient Demon Realm." "However, although the Ancient Demon Realm is powerful, it is only comparable to us, and it didn''t cause too much damage to us." "After all, humans and demons can coexist reluctantly, everyone has wisdom and knows that they can negotiate if they can''t beat the other, and they can coexist peacefully." "But the Demon is different, they are not only the enemies of humans, but also the enemies of the Demon Clan." Daoist Chongxu said solemnly. He had a firm stance towards demons, that is, a dead demon was a good demon. "The demons actually came from the Ancient Demon Realm?!" Many Nascent Soul Cultivators were shocked, completely engrossed, only an ancient sect like Tianjian Sect could possess so many ancient classics. Ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators, having no inheritance, wouldn''t know these pieces of information. "In this case, is there a possibility that a merging phenomenon will happen again?" Someone asked curiously. "To be honest, there isn''t zero chance of the merging phenomenon happening again." "But I think at least in our generation, we might not see it." Daoist Chongxu said readily. After all, the meeting of two realms is rare and only occurs once every tens of thousands of years. During such a long time, they probably would have died from their lifespan running out. He did not believe that his luck was so good that he would encounter the merging phenomenon during his lifetime. "But there are so many Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicines left on the island of Ku Rong Sect. Are we just going to give up?" Someone was still unwilling to give up. After all, these directly concerned their chances of becoming a Dao, and no one wanted to give up. "Well, although we cannot attack the Ku Rong, it does not mean we cannot get the Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicine from there." "Not all treasures in the world need to be obtained by fighting." "Trading can also achieve the same goal." Daoist Heavenly Calculation, the master of Xuanbao Tower, smiled slightly. Trading?! When these words came out, everyone''s eyes suddenly lit up, they too, had thought of this possibility. "That''s right." "As far as I know, there are probably only a few people left on the entire Ku Rong Sect''s island." "But with so many Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicines there, the mysterious Daoist wouldn''t be able to use them all." "The things that he can''t use, wouldn''t be a big deal to trade." "And if the other party wants to restore the fifth-stage big array, they will probably need more fifth-stage materials." "These things, if we look everywhere within the Canglan Sea, we''ll be able to find." "We''re not afraid if the other party has needs, we''d be more worried if they didn''t need anything." Daoist Heavenly Calculation revealed a confident smile. After all, the Xuanbao Tower is an organization that does business, he believed that nothing in the world could not be traded. As long as one could find the needs of both parties, it would work. "Indeed, if the other party wants to restore the Ku Rong Sect, we might be able to offer our full support." "But before that, we need to establish a good relationship with them." "Only in this way, we can possibly trade the suitable Spiritual Medicine from them." Daoist Jade Sun nodded in agreement. Since they couldn''t fight with the other party, they could only build a good relationship with them. Once the relationship was established, they could obtain the Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicine from the other party. Of course, they would prefer to rob if they could. The problem is they were no match for the other party, so now they could only reason. Chapter 619 - 332: Ye Feirou Offers Herself, Upgrades to First Grade Spirit Root_5 Even if the portal could eventually expand to accommodate a Flood Dragon at the Divinity Transformation stage, this would take several hundred years. By that time, he would have already advanced to the Divinity Transformation stage himself. By the time a Divinity Transformation Flood Dragon dared to come, it would be killed by his own hands. "With the master around, those Flood Dragons wouldn''t dare come and mess with us." Master Peach Blossom looked at Zhou Sui, utterly fascinated. She found herself growing more and more obsessed with this man, almost to the point of being unable to help herself. It was as if he would shield her from anything, even if the sky were to collapse. "Master, I don''t know why, but ever since I ate the Flood Dragon Meat, my body has felt unusually hot." "Did you add any special ingredients to it?" Xia Shuiyang looked at Zhou Sui with sexy, inviting eyes, and her pretty face turned as red as a ripe apple. She had a pure and stunningly beautiful face, just like a school beauty from a pure and innocent love story, and her big, watery, innocent eyes looked as if she was a young girl who knew nothing about the world. If one didn''t know her, they would most likely be deceived by her pure and stunningly beautiful face. Who would have thought that she was a demoness from the Hehuan Sect? "This!" Zhou Sui''s mouth twitched a bit, he knew that this demoness from the Hehuan Sect was up to her old tricks again. Even if she didn''t eat Flood Dragon Meat, she would still feel her body temperature rising. This was because she practiced the Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden and had accumulated a massive amount of Pure Yin Energy and Pure Yin Qi in her body. Every now and then, she would need his help with her cultivation. Even worse, this naughty woman had even led the other women astray. During this period, he felt both blissful and fearful; his feelings were a tangled mess. "I knew it, master, you''re up to no good." Chuntao and her three sisters giggled, their beautiful eyes burning like fire, as if they wanted to swallow him whole. In a short while, Zhou Sui found himself enveloped by peach blossoms, unable to free himself. Sounds of Daoist mantras came intermittently from the palace, echoing around for days on end. ...¡­ Another month passed in this joyous and blissful atmosphere. The entire Canglan Sea seemed extremely calm. Perhaps due to Jiao Shiqi''s death, the demon clan once again contracted their line of defense. In the meantime, the demon clan issued a strict order forbidding all large-scale demon cultivators from attacking Human Sects at the Early-stage Nascent Soul, to avoid provoking the human clans. They were currently fully engaged in building the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation. As for the attack on the human territory, it was temporarily suspended. This respite allowed various Human Sects and families to catch their breath to some extent. However, many high-level cultivators knew that this was just the calm before the storm. At this moment, Zhou Sui was engaged in regular cultivation along with others to enhance the mana within his Nascent Soul. However, a message arrived, breaking the calm of the past month. "Master, I received a message from my father." "The Sect Master of the Tianjian Sect, Daoist Chongxu, has called for a meeting." "He asked us to head to the Tianjian Sect to discuss the matter of attacking Flood Dragon City." At this time, Master Peach Blossom picked up her Wuji Alliance Token and received the news first. Upon reading the message sent by Daoist Unlimited, her face turned serious. Thinking back to the events that had occurred, she knew their counterstrike against the Demon Clan was about to begin. "Heading to the Tianjian Sect for a meeting?" "Does that mean the Tianjian Sect will lead the alliance this time?" Zhou Sui asked curiously, also emerging from the cave dwelling. After a month of cultivation, his progress had definitely improved a bit compared to before. And this was thanks to the aptitude of the First Grade Spiritual Root. This made his cultivation efficiency even higher. He could now slightly sense how a prodigy cultivates. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although it was just a month of cultivation and the advancement wasn''t much. But in the long run, the progression was quite astonishing. "Of course, the Tianjian Sect will lead." "In fact, if you want to unite the major powers of the Canglan Sea Area, the Tianjian Sect is the only option." "Whether a Righteous Sect or a Demonic Path, they all highly respect the Tianjian Sect." "Especially Daoist Chongxu." "Before you rose to power, he was considered the strongest in the Canglan Sea area." Chu Dieyi said solemnly. Obviously, the Tianjian Sect was the leading Sect of the Righteous Path. Their strength could be called the number one in the Canglan Sea. Not only did the Wuji Alliance, Sunset Sect, Xuanbao Tower, and Piaomiao Palace trust the Tianjian Sect, but even Heisha Palace, Sky Demon Sect, and Xuan Yin Sect deeply trusted them. Generally, all the Nascent Soulsmen forces have nominated Daoist Chongxu, the Sect Master of the Tianjian Sect, as the Alliance Hierarch of both the Righteous and Demonic Paths. Because the combat power of Sword Cultivators was too formidable, completely overwhelming others at their level. If it wasn''t for the difficulty of cultivating as a Sword Cultivator and the scarcity of fourth-stage Sword Cultivators. The Canglan Sea area would''ve been unified by the Tianjian Sect a long time ago. "In fact, having an Alliance Hierarch isn''t a bad thing." "If we operate separately, we humans are bound to lose." "Only by having an Alliance Hierarch can we unite all the powers and condense their strength into one." Lin Yazhu said solemnly. She didn''t have much opinion on who should be the Alliance Hierarch, as long as the Demon Clan could be defeated, that would be enough. "Master, are we also going to attend this meeting?" Xia Shuiyang asked curiously, looking at Zhou Sui. "You don''t need to attend." "Tao Yao and I will go, that will be enough." "As for you, stay on Xuanhuang Island and ensure the safety of Xuanhuang Sect." "Avoid the desperate attacks of those Monster Beasts on Xuanhuang Sect." Zhou Sui waved his hand. Naturally, he did not want his women to participate in this war. Although they were also at the Nascent Soul stage, it was only the beginning stage. Chapter 620 - 332: Ye Feirou Offers Herself, Upgrades to First Grade Spirit Root_6 They also wouldn''t be much of a help on the battlefield. For their safety, it is better for them to stay on Xuanhuang Island. Moreover, given his current strength, there is no need for his Dao partners to step in personally. He believes that as long as he makes a move, other Nascent Soul forces won''t have any objections. As for Xia Shuiyang, although she has the strength of the late stage Nascent Soul, there is no need to expose her. She can be the trump card of the Xuanhuang Sect, dealing with cultivators with ulterior motives. He does not plan to expose Xia Shuiyang''s existence either. "Understood, dear husband, we got it." Hearing this, Ji Bingyu and the others all nodded obediently. They also know that with their current cultivation level, they can''t interfere in such a battlefield. Their main goal now is still to improve their own cultivation level. After all, even if they were to force their way into it, they would merely be cannon fodder. It would be insignificant. "Let''s go." Zhou Sui embraced Master Peach Blossom, then with a flash, they quickly returned back to the Immortal Mist Peak. In a short time, both he and Master Peach Blossom teleported directly to Wuji Island through the Teleportation Array of the Tri-Star Island Group. At this point, many Nascent Soul cultivators of the Wuji Alliance had been waiting for some time. Boom~ Suddenly, the teleportation array of the Wuji Alliance started up. The figures of Zhou Sui and the others instantly disappeared from where they were, directly teleporting to the headquarters of the Tianjian Sect - Heaven Sword Island. As a matter of fact, all the teleportation arrays of the reputable sects of the Canglan Sea Area are interconnected. But they can only be used with mutual consent and by granting access rights. Of course, at this time, the Tianjian Sect naturally allowed all the forces to activate the teleportation array and enter their sect''s island. Otherwise, without the teleportation array, crossing such a vast sea would take an unknown amount of time. By the time they truly arrive at Heaven Sword Island, everything would have probably ended long ago. Swish! Swish! Swish! Not long after, Zhou Sui and the others appeared in the teleportation array of Heaven Sword Island. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Respected seniors." "The Sect Master has been waiting in the main hall for a long time." One of the Golden Core Masters of the Tianjian Sect, who seemed to have been waiting near the teleportation array for a long time, immediately greeted Zhou Sui and the others with respect when they appeared. Around the teleportation array, disciples of the Tianjian Sect, all in white, with swords on their backs, and their bodies enveloped with impressive Sword Qi, stood. They were clearly all Sword Cultivators. Swish! Swish! Swish! Daoist Unlimited nodded, then, as someone who had been to this place many times and was familiar with it, flashed and turned into beams of light, flying towards the distant main hall. The other Nascent Soul cultivators naturally followed along. At this moment, many Nascent Soul cultivators had already gathered in the main hall. The Wuji Alliance was basically the last to arrive. The leader was naturally Daoist Chongxu, the Sect Master of the Tianjian Sect, followed by Daoist Tiansuan of the Xuanbao Tower, Daoist Jade Sun of the Sunset Sect, Palace Master Ye Feirou of the Piaomiao Palace, Seven Emotions Demon King of the Xuan Yin Sect, Sea-splitting Demon King of the Heisha Palace, Sect Master Qian Ziyun of the Sky Demon Sect, and so on. Practically every major figure in the Canglan Sea Area had arrived here. The rest were the Nascent Souls cultivators of various sects or loose cultivators with Nascent Souls. With a large and imposing crowd, there were at least two to three hundred Nascent Soul Ancestors. This can be said to be an unprecedented grand event in the Canglan Sea Area. "This must be the famous Daoist Zhou." At this time, Daoist Chongxu, the Sect Master of the Tianjian Sect, first noticed Zhou Sui and gave a slight smile. This was because Zhou Sui had recently caused a sensation in the Canglan Sea Area. Practically every Nascent Soul, in one way or another, had heard about the exploits of Zhou Sui. Every Nascent Soul was extremely curious about this rising star possessing Divinity Transformation. Regrettably, Zhou Sui was reclusive and seldom interacted with other Nascent Souls. Thus, many Nascent Soul cultivators did not have a deep understanding of Zhou Sui. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Suddenly, gazes swept over Zhou Sui, sizing up this newly renowned Nascent Souler. "So this is Zhou Sui, the one who defeated the Thunder Hawk clan? Just like the rumors say, he''s handsome and talented, with a majestic demeanor. It would be fair to call him the most handsome man in the Canglan Sea Region." "Indeed, no wonder he''s so well-liked by so many female cultivators with Nascent Souls - he''s just born to be the popular pretty boy." "Don''t underestimate him. I couldn''t sense any spirit presence on him. He''s primordial and powerful like a dragon elephant, incredibly solid down to his core. His rise isn''t due to any pill enhancements, clearly, his cultivation technique is out of the ordinary. I really didn''t expect the Wuji Alliance to produce such a prodigy." "Meeting him is better than hearing about him. He''s probably more formidable and terrifying than described in the rumours. They say he''s a Sword Cultivator, and he might be able to challenge and defeat late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators with just his own strength." "You seem to be a bit behind on your information. Not long ago, Zhou Sui made an appearance in the Piaomiao Palace sea area, and even took action himself. With a single stroke, he killed 25 fourth-stage Demon Cultivators, including an upper grade Jiaolong of the fourth stage, without using any spiritual treasures. Despite his young age, his prowess is truly earth-shaking." "The old must make way for the new. I didn''t expect such a brilliant emerging talent to appear. If such a person can''t achieve Divinity Transformation, then perhaps no one can." Many Nascent Soul cultivators immediately started discussing Zhou Sui through Divine Consciousness Transmission. They cast curious glances at Zhou Sui, eager to find out what he was capable of. "Has this ungrateful man forgotten about me?" The moment Qian Ziyun, the master of the Sky Demon Sect, saw Zhou Sui afar, she almost lost control, her face flushing slightly. There was a trace of resentment in her heart. They had gone through an adventure together in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, but after leaving the Secret Realm, he had not contacted her at all, as if they had never met. This man was like a scoundrel who abandons his wife and child. But it was just this fact that sparked her competitive spirit. She was determined to win this man over and let him see her abilities. Otherwise, she would not be able to lessen her lovesickness for him. However, she couldn''t express her thoughts with so many Nascent Soul cultivators present, and still maintained her indifferent demeanor. "It''s been a long time, Daoist Zhou Sui. You seem to have become even more charming." The moment Ye Feirou, the Palace Master of the Piaomiao Palace, saw Zhou Sui, her heartbeat almost stopped. Compared to their last meeting on Piaomiao Island, Zhou Sui was now undoubtedly more charming. His visage was like a sculpture, his eyes were like stars, his skin was fair, his nose was straight, his build was well-proportioned, and everywhere about him was enchanting. It was as if he had awakened something within her. To be honest, she had never encountered such a captivating and perfect woman in her long life. He was just like her emotional catastrophe, utterly inevitable. ''If I had been born before you and you when I was old, I wouldn''t have been able to cherish each day with you like now.'' However, as the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, she naturally couldn''t show this side of herself in a public setting. Otherwise, she would certainly become the laughing stock of the cultivators. Although her heart was pounding, she managed to maintain a calm demeanor as if she had never met Zhou Sui before. "Daoist Chongxu." Zhou Sui naturally did not know that two infatuated female cultivators were gazing at him, almost ready to pounce on him and devour him. He greeted Daoist Chongxu. After all, this great cultivator from the Canglan Sea Region was highly respected and not to be underestimated. "Please, take a seat." Daoist Chongxu nodded. He had wanted to chat with Zhou Sui, but this was a meeting to deal with the Demon Clans, and time was of the essence. Naturally, they couldn''t waste it on pleasantries. As for building a good relationship, they would have plenty of time for that later, there was no rush. Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui and the others took their assigned seats. At this point, all the Nascent Souls from powers like Wuji Alliance, Tianjian Sect, Piaomiao Palace, and Xuanbao Tower had arrived. Chapter 621 - 333: How Dare He Lay His Hands on Chu Dieyis Master?!_1 Clang~~ After all the Nascent Souls had taken their seats, a bell rang in the hall, clear and pleasant. The hall immediately shut, sealing off the area from the outside world. No cultivator could break in. The creatures outside had no way of knowing what was happening inside. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All of this was done to prevent information leakage. "Thank you, friends of the Nascent Souls, for attending this meeting." "I won''t beat around the bush." "The purpose of our meeting is to attack Flood Dragon City and destroy the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation." "I believe you all know, whether you belong to the Righteous Sect or the Demonic Path, the Demon Clan is our common enemy." "If we allow the Demon Clan to succeed, no matter where we hide, we will be on a road to death." "It''s just a matter of time." Daoist Chongxu spoke gravely, stating the clear purpose of the meeting. This is something every Nascent Soul is aware of. "Chongxu, stop beating around the bush." "I heard that Flood Dragon City is located on Bright Light Island." "Originally a fourth stage island, it has been upgraded to a fifth stage island due to the phenomenon of amalgamation, producing a fifth stage Spirit Vein." "Now, this island has long become the headquarters of the Demon Clan, built up like an iron bucket." "Even a fifth stage lower class large array - Sky Monster Slaughter God Array- has been set up there." "If we rush to attack, I fear we will suffer heavy losses." "Without a doubt, if there''s no hope of victory in this war, we will not voluntarily seek death." Seven Emotions Devil Monarch of the Xuan Yin Sect coldly stated, immediately playing devil''s advocate. For these Demonic Path Cultivators, they simply have no understanding of the common good of Humanity, and don''t care about its rise and fall. Everyone is self-interested. After all, if the battle is lost, they will not sacrifice their lives. Even if they abdicate the Canglan Sea, there are many places in the Cultivation World where they can survive. If the sky falls, there will be tall ones to hold it up. If they cannot win, they can go to other continents and let the God Transformed Honored Ones take action. So, if there''s no hope of victory in the war, they won''t join these Righteous Sects only to face death. "It seems that Seven Emotions friend has a good understanding of Flood Dragon City." "Indeed, as Seven Emotions friend stated, if we intend to destroy the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation," "We definitely need to break the Sky Monster Slaughter God Array." "The power of this fifth stage lower class array is not to be underestimated, it can release the aura of ancient monsters." "Inside the realm of the fifth stage large array, the power of us human cultivators will be suppressed by at least 30%." "With the rise on their side and the decline on ours, if we are to fight them within the array, we are naturally no match." "But there is still hope of victory." "This time, Daoist Tiensuan will bring out the ''Heaven Sent'' Spiritual Treasure of Xuanbao Tower - the Golden Dawn Mirror." "I believe all of you know the power of this ''Heaven Sent'' Spiritual Treasure, it can reflect heaven and earth." "Like a demon-reflecting mirror, it can reveal the true form of many demons." "It can also peek into the mysteries of many formations, finding their flaws." "As long as the Golden Dawn Mirror is used, the fifth stage lower class large array Sky Monster Slaughter God Array means nothing." Daoist Chongxu smirked, as if he had known someone would question the plan. So, he was well prepared for this. "If the Golden Dawn Mirror is really that powerful, why wasn''t it used at the Ku Rong Sect ruins last time?" Seven Emotions Devil Monarch looked at Daoist Tiensuan with a sinister face. If the Golden Dawn Mirror had been brought out last time, they wouldn''t have been blackmailed by the inheritor of the Ku Rong Sect. They might have even broken the Prohibition Array inside. "This is the immediate treasure of my Xuanbao Tower, it can''t be easily used." "If it were lost, I would be the sinner of Xuanbao Tower." "Only at this moment of life and death did the elders of the Xuanbao Tower allow me to use the Golden Dawn Mirror." "And even if we really brought out the Golden Dawn Mirror, it probably wouldn''t overcome the prohibition array of the Ku Rong Sect." "Because this is an array that can reduce a person''s lifespan, if we really compete with it, I''m afraid that after a few times, my lifespan will be exhausted and I''ll die. There''s no need for hard collisions." Daoist Tiensuan spoke solemnly. After all, the ''Heaven Sent'' Spiritual Treasure Golden Dawn Mirror is the most powerful magic weapon of the Xuanbao Tower. To use it requires the approval of other elders of the Xuanbao Tower. Even if he''s the master of the tower, he can''t act recklessly. "Enough, let''s not discuss these irrelevant matters." "After destroying the Sky Monster Slaughter God Array, the next step is to sabotage the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation." "Our inside man planted on Bright Light Island also sent back the map of the formations there." "As long as we can destroy the eyes of the main array, the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation will completely fail." "Once this is successful, the Demon Clan won''t be able to attempt this again for a hundred years." "Because to lay out the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation, not only does it require the aura of ancient monsters, but it also requires a large amount of rare fourth and fifth stage materials. Even the rich and pompous Demon Clan couldn''t lay it out many times." "So, if the plan is successful, we won''t need to worry about the Demon Clan''s plan to disrupt the Spirit Veins in the short term." Daoist Chongxu spoke solemnly. He briefly explained the plan of the allied army this time. "You make it sound simple." "But it''s said that the Demon Clan has at least three thousand fourth stage monsters stationed." "Even if we really destroy the Sky Monster Slaughter God Array, there would still be many fourth stage monsters around." "With so many fourth stage monsters, can we really win?" Chapter 622 - 333: How Dare He Lay His Hands on Chu Dieyis Master?!_2 "I''m afraid we''ll be killed by these fourth-stage demon beasts even before we get close." The leader of the Heisha Palace, the Sea-splitting Demon King, said in a deep voice. He still didn''t think well of this joint plan between the righteous and demonic paths, believing that risks were too great. "That''s not really an issue." "Indeed, the Demon Clan has many fourth-stage demon beasts, seven or eight times more than us Nascent Soul Level cultivators." "But, we also have Heavenly Spiritual Treasures." "This time, my Tianjian Sect will also deploy the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, Chaos Ruler." "With this treasure, we will surely hold back many of the top-notch fourth-stage demon cultivators." Daoist Chongxu smiled slightly, waved his hand and immediately took out a simple and ancient grey ruler from his body. Dense ancient runes appeared on it, making it look unfathomable and filled with the aura of chaos. Boom~~ The moment this gray ruler appeared, an invisible domain of pressure was released, enveloping the entire palace. What?! The faces of all the Nascent Soul cultivators changed greatly. They felt as if they were burdened with a mountain that made the spiritual energy of nature around them extremely heavy. Even with their level of cultivation as Nascent Soul, facing this terrifying domain of pressure, they were unable to move. It seemed that as soon as Daoist Chongxu had a thought, they would be crushed into dust by this grey ruler, and even their nascent soul inside their body would have no chance to fly out, resulting in their death. The reputation preceded the person! At this moment, they truly saw the power of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure; it was indeed as impressive as its reputation. Of course, Daoist Chongxu just took out the Chaos Ruler merely to intimidate these Demon Clan Nascent Souls. After a short while, he put it away. The domain that originally surrounded the palace was also instantly dispelled. However, the faces of the many Demon Clan Nascent Souls were very ugly. They understood that this was Daoist Chongxu''s show of force. If they continued to stir up trouble and destabilize the army here, they would probably be killed on the spot. Before, although they knew about the power of Heavenly Spiritual Treasures, they didn''t expect it to be this powerful. Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators have no power to resist against this level of treasure. It was just like facing a God Transformed Honored One. "Daoist Chongxu, you''ve misunderstood." "I was just worried that this operation would fail." "Since Daoist Chongxu is confident, we will definitely support with all our power." "After all, the Canglan Sea region has always been our Human clan''s territory. We absolutely will not allow the Demon Clan to run wild." After sensing this invincible force, the head of the Heisha Palace, the Sea-splitting Demon King, immediately gave in. He was no longer as arrogant and aloof as before. After all, he was a Demonic Path cultivator who knew when to be flexible. Although he was a bit frightened by the power held by the Tianjian Sect. But he also knew that the Tianjian Sect would not make a move at this time because they had a common enemy: the Demon Clan. If they were to kill him here, it would only benefit the Demon Clan. The Tianjian Sect also wouldn''t destroy unity at this point. "Haha, Daoist Liehai, you''re too kind." "I was just proving to you all that this plan is not reckless." "Although the Demon Clan is powerful and has many demon cultivators, we too are not powerless." "Moreover, besides myself, Daoist Zhou also possesses the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "I believe it can also hold back many top-notch fourth-stage demon cultivators for you." "If we still can''t win like this, our Human clan in the Canglan Sea region should be annihilated." Daoist Chongxu turned to Zhou Sui. He admired this rising star quite a lot. Before, there were only two Heavenly Spiritual Treasures in the entire Canglan Sea region. But now, a third Heavenly Spiritual Treasure has appeared. If it were during peace, he would be an enemy of both the Xuanbao Tower and the Tianjian Sect. But now that the Demon Clan has invaded the Cultivation World, he has become the best companion. They rather hope that Human cultivators would become stronger. Otherwise, the Human clan might really be wiped out by the Demon Clan, leaving no trace behind. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s my honor to be able to fight alongside Daoist Chongxu." Zhou Sui smiled slightly and also took out the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower from his body. It was palm-sized and held in his right hand. With a boom, an invisible sealing force spread out, filling the entire palace. What?! The many Nascent Souls contracted their pupils. They knew that the man before them was demonstrating his power. However, it could not be denied that the show of force was indeed effective. It seemed that the power of this Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower was even greater than that of the Chaos Ruler. They sensed that this treasure tower contained terrifying domain power, as if many demons were suppressed inside the tower. They could faintly hear the roaring of the demons. "Is this the famous Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower?" "It''s said that this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure has suppressed many demons. I wonder if it''s true or not?" Daoist Chongxu curiously looked at Zhou Sui. "Of course, it''s true." "The tower indeed suppresses demons, even a God Transformed demon." "If it were released, the disaster it would cause, I''m afraid, would be no less than the current disaster of the Demon Clan." Zhou Sui nodded his head. He took out the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, naturally to establish his authority and be prepared for anything. At his current level of power, he already did not particularly want to obey the commands of others. Showing absolute power would make other cultivators have to weigh their options. Being too low-key is sometimes not a good thing and may lead other cultivators to think he is weak and easy to bully. Proper demonstration of strength can avoid many troubles. Chapter 623 - 333: How Dare He Lay His Hands on Chu Dieyis Master?!_3 What?! Upon hearing this, the pupils of the many Nascent Soul cultivators contracted, and they looked at the pagoda with extreme dread. No wonder they had been feeling a faint throbbing in their hearts just now. It turned out that a Divinity Transformation Demon was being suppressed within it. If a Divinity Transformation Demon were truly to be released, the ensuing disaster would simply be unimaginable. However, Nascent Soul cultivators from the Sky Demon Sect, Heisha Palace, and Xuan Yin Sect, and many others, all envied, despised, and resented this situation. Because this legendary spiritual treasure should have belonged to them. Who could have expected that this fellow would have actually taken the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. If such intimidating spiritual treasure were to fall into the hands of the demonic faction, the demonic faction would certainly rise in power. The righteous faction wouldn''t have to suffer the current embarrassment of being bullied by the demonic faction. But there was nothing they could do about it now. Zhou Sui, who was in possession of the legendary spiritual treasure, was no longer within their capacity to deal with. If anyone dared to show ill will, they would probably be killed by this pretty boy. Therefore, even if they were extremely humiliated, they had no option but to endure it. "If that''s the case, wouldn''t there be a risk of the Divinity Transformation Demon escaping from inside?" asked Daoist Chongxu. "Don''t worry, it''s currently being suppressed by the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "It''s been going on for tens of thousands of years. It''s impossible for them to escape." "Unless I actively release the Divinity Transformation Demon inside." "Of course, if the battle against the Demon Clan turns unfavorable, we might consider entering the Ancient Monster Realm and releasing the Divinity Transformation Demon there. Let it wreak havoc in the Ancient Monster Realm and slaughter the monster beasts," Zhou Sui spoke. "What!" Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The corners of the mouths of the many Nascent Soul cultivators twitched. This guy was so vicious that, if he really did that, the Ancient Monster realm would suffer heavy losses. Even Divinity Transformation monster beasts might be killed. Considering that it took an unknown amount of effort and many human cultivators had to die just to seal the Divinity Transformation Demon back in the day. Even if the Ancient Monster Realm is powerful, dealing with the Divinity Transformation Demon is an extremely difficult task. It would definitely entail a massive cost. Of course, the Demon Clan and the human clan are inherently hostile. Seeing the Demon Clan suffer, they felt it was a case of schadenfreude. "This might not be a bad idea." "But it''s not necessary to hurt both sides at this moment." "Gentlemen, you should now be aware of our strength." "If there is anyone among you who wants to withdraw, you may raise it now." "Otherwise, there will be no chance to withdraw." Daoist Chongxu looked around at the multiple Nascent Soul cultivators, exuding an imposing aura. "Daoist Chongxu, we are already very clear about the alliance''s strength. Indeed, we have the power to fight the Demon Clan." "Exactly, everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the human clan. We will not evade." "We want to know the plan ahead. The sooner we deal with the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation, the better." The roomful of Nascent Soul cultivators immediately raised an uproar. They were not stupid. If they were to leave now, they most likely would be killed as a warning to others. At this stage, Daoist Chongxu would never allow any Nascent Soul to flee from the battleground. After all, Daoist Chongxu had been a murderer in his younger days, and the number of cultivators who died by his hand was incalculable. "If that''s the case, then I shall assign everyone their tasks now." Hearing this, Daoist Chongxu was quite pleased. At least for now, there were no thorns appearing to disturb the unity of the factions. "This time, we plan to attack Bright Light Island from four directions." "The eastern region will be handled by the Tianjian Sect and Xuanbao Tower." "The western region will be managed by the Piaomiao Palace and the Sunset Sect." "The southern region will be assigned to the Sky Demon Sect and Wuji Alliance." "As for the northern region, it will be handled by the Heisha Palace and the Xuan Yin Sect." "I presume there won''t be much objection to this?" Daoist Chongxu immediately assigned tasks, looking at the numerous Nascent Soul cultivators. "No problem, the flying boat army of Piaomiao Palace will also set out, we will definitely seize control of the battlefield in the sky," said Palace Master Ye Feirou of Piaomiao Palace in a solemn voice. As the most famous weapon of Piaomiao Palace, there is no doubt that it is the flying boat. They were extremely proficient in refining magical treasures. After all, as female cultivators, they would definitely be at a disadvantage in single combat against other cultivators. It is precisely because of this, they are good at using the power of tools. The flying boat is the representative work of Piaomiao Palace. Many cultivators want to buy flying boats made by Piaomiao Palace, which have become a brand. Through controlling flying boats, their speed is extremely fast, and they can also strike from the air using the power of the flying boats. The power is enormous, and they can be considered as the dominator of the sky. "I will bring eighteen fourth-stage puppets, thirty thousand third-stage puppets, and a million second-stage puppets from the Xuanbao Tower''s treasure house. They will certainly shine brightly on the battlefield," said Daoist Tian Suan, the tower master of Xuanbao Tower, with a faint smile. As the wealthiest faction in the Canglan Sea area, they are skilled in refining puppets. Practically every cultivator of Xuanbao Tower is protected by puppets, making a combined force much stronger than the individuals alone. Furthermore, Xuanbao Tower''s Puppet Army is a well known force in the Canglan Sea area, with formidable strength. "Haha, we from the Sunset Sect are not quite as wealthy." "However, we are skilled in refining various types of poisonous fogs and poison pills." "As soon as the war starts, we will release the poisonous fog. Even the monster beasts will find it hard to resist," said Jade Sun, the sect master of the Sunset Sect, stroking his grizzled beard. Being a Pill Master does not mean they lack combat capabilities. They can both save and kill people. They can refine pills that boost cultivation, and they can also make poison pills. Chapter 624 - 333: How Dare He Lay His Hands on Chu Dieyis Master?!_4 It can be said that nobody understands the properties of various spiritual medicines and poisons better than they do. Even though the physiques of demonic beasts are stronger than that of humans, they are ultimately made of flesh and blood. They cannot withstand the poisonous fog that they concoct. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The dosage merely needs to be increased. "The Heisha Palace will open the Black Sha Demon Cave, releasing all the flying undead within." "With the help of many flying undead, the demonic beast army will be nothing." Sea-splitting Demon King, the Master of Heisha Palace, knew his sect must take action since the other sects were already revealing their trump cards; he couldn''t possibly do nothing. Luckily, Heisha Palace excels at nurturing various types of undead and flying corpses. With the power of these undead, they could also bring forth an undead army that could sweep away all opposition. "The Xuan Yin Sect will dispatch a team of Xuan Yin Dao soldiers." "They are all strong Tao soldiers formed by the condensation of Xuan Yin Qi." "Impenetrable to blades or spears, they can defend against all methods, and they also master Xuan Yin magic arts, possessing unparalleled combat power." "Even when faced with those powerful demonic beasts, they have the ability to fight." Qiqing Demon King, the Sect Master of the Xuan Yin Sect, says solemnly. Indeed, the Xuan Yin Dao soldiers are one of the trump cards of the Xuan Yin Sect. They have been instilled with Xuan Yin Qi within their bodies, at the same time, they have eradicated their emotions, becoming like puppets. Moreover, they do not know fatigue or pain. Basically, they are fearless and can fight ten opponents at the same time. They can be considered as the Xuan Yin Sect''s immortal legion. "Hehe, the Sky Demon Sect doesn''t have such great abilities." "But we can summon an army from the Demons from Outside the Domain." "These Heavenly Demons can evoke the Heart Demons of demonic beasts causing them to kill each other." "Of course, we need to prepare the sacrifices in advance." Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, shows a sinister smile and reveals the Sky Demon Sect''s plan. Although she speaks lightly, the Sky Demon Army is one of the Sky Demon Sect''s trump cards. They are formless and invisible, hiding in the void, integrating into the mind, and are proficient in manipulating Heart Demons. Even the demonic cultivators fear the might of Heavenly Demons. If the Sky Demon Army is deployed, I''m afraid everywhere they pass will be left barren. "Ahem, the individual combat power of the Wuji Alliance is extremely strong." "Although we don''t have as deep a foundation as you all, we can still provide a certain degree of help." Daoist Unlimited coughs a little, appearing somewhat embarrassed, but still shamelessly says so. "This!" Hearing this, Zhou Sui''s mouth twitches; evidently, he can see that the Wuji Alliance is far behind the other Nascent Soul forces in terms of foundation. The other Nascent Soul forces have some lesser showing off their trump cards. But the Wuji alliance, apart from the Loose Cultivators with Nascent Souls, doesn''t have much to offer. But it is unavoidable. After all, the Wuji Alliance is only a loose cultivators alliance, naturally, it cannot compare with other Nascent Soul Sects. But the other Nascent Souls don''t mind this. After all, everyone knows the details of the Wuji Alliance. Asking a loose practitioner alliance to come up with trump cards and such is a bit too difficult. "Very well then, a month from now, we will teleport to Piaomiao Island." "Then we will start from Piaomiao Island and charge to Bright Light Island." Daoist Chongxu immediately spoke. The reason for needing a month''s time is naturally because many forces need a bit more time to prepare. It is not possible to act rashly, as this would risk failure. "Okay." Many Nascent Soul cultivators nodded their heads. They had already heard about this plan beforehand, now they were merely finalising some details. "If that is the case, everyone may stay temporarily at my Tianjian Sect." "I have prepared cave abodes for all." "Please rest first and conserve your energy." Daoist Chongxu gave a slight smile. The truth be told, the number of times a long-distance teleportation array can be activated is limited. After all, the energy of the Spirit Stone inside is not infinite, it needs time to recharge. Therefore, it cannot be used an unlimited number of times. To avoid a situation where the energy of the teleportation array is exhausted at a critical moment and cannot be used, it''s best to conserve where you can. This is why the many Nascent Soul cultivators stayed at the Tianjian Sect, waiting for the start of the operation. The Tianjian Sect had taken this into account and had prepared cave abodes for many Nascent Soul cultivators. Regardless of anything, Heaven Sword Island is quite massive. Even if they had to prepare abodes for over three hundred Nascent Souls, it''s not a big deal, there''s still more than enough room. Before long, under the arrangement of the Tianjian Sect, all Nascent Soul cultivators arrived at their respective abodes. Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom naturally shared one abode. After all, they were Dao mates and could not possibly stay separately. A few hours later, in the deep of night, under a faint moon and sparse stars, A beautiful figure appeared outside the abode. Her body was hot as hell, curvaceous and dripping with charm. It was as if a convergence of all the world''s virtues resided on her. The person who came was none other than Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect. "Fellow Daoist Qian, what brings you to my abode?" Upon sensing Qian Ziyun''s aura, Zhou Sui opened the Prohibition Array of his abode, inviting Qian Ziyun in. "You''re really heartless. Can''t I come see you if there''s nothing wrong?" "Obviously, you''ve forgotten that I gave you the most important thing. Can you conveniently forget it?" Qian Ziyun gives Zhou Sui a plaintive look, with tears lurking in her beautiful eyes, looking pitiful. It was as if she were a wife abandoned by her husband, and the man before her was nothing more than a thoroughly heartless man. If someone was watching this scene, they would likely curse loudly, condemning Zhou Sui. Chapter 502 - 296: Proficient in Ku Rong Mysterious Light Technique, State of Sword Heart_1 Five years later. Inside a secluded room in Immortal Mist Peak. Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, his hands forming arcane gestures. A radiant display of white and black light alternated on his body, symbolizing the cycle of life and death, embodying the mysteries of life and death. Vaguely, a pattern resembling the Taiji and Yin-Yang symbol seemed to appear behind him. "Grass on the plain, withers and flourishes every year, cannot be burned completely by wild fire, yet revives with the spring wind." "Excellent, I have finally cultivated this divine method, Ku Rong Mysterious Light, to the proficient level." "The essence of this divine method lies in the transformation and alternation of life and death." "It is like equivalent exchange, both life and death are the same thing." "Only by understanding the essence of life and death can we comprehend this supreme divine method." Zhou Sui took a deep breath, his eyes glittered with a terrifying brilliance as if the power of life and death merged on his body, and the Ku Rong energy within him flickered intermittently. After five years of contemplation, he finally has cultivated this supreme divine method from the Ku Rong Sect ¨C Ku Rong Mysterious Light, to the proficient level. Even in the history of the Ku Rong Sect, only the select few could cultivate this divine method to proficiency. Upon reaching this realm, he could trade five years of his own lifespan for one year of his enemy''s lifespan. Compared to the beginner''s and adept level, the power of this realm has definitely been greatly enhanced. Though the price one has to pay is quite substantial, it is certainly enough now, and it is almost ready to be put into actual combat scenarios. Of course, to be truly ready for combat, one must cultivate to the Minor Accomplishment stage. In such case, he could trade a year of his own lifespan for a year of his enemy''s lifespan. Indeed achieving the realm where a life is traded for another life. Having reached the proficient level, he has a deeper understanding of the amazing capabilities of this divine method, which can transform the power of life and death. It is profoundly exquisite, pointing directly to the essence of the Tao, unfathomable in its depth. Purely out of honesty, if it were not for the power of the Book Worm, which greatly enhanced his comprehension, it would have taken him hundreds of years to cultivate this divine method to the proficient level. "There''s no rush." "Although I now have a long lifespan, there is no obligation to exchange life for life with an enemy." "Unless it is to face an irresistible enemy, then this move will be used." "If it can be killed with one slap, only a fool would use this divine method." "Doing so is purely courting death." "Oh yes, first let''s see how my virtual panel is." With a thought, Zhou Sui reflexively activated his virtual panel. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Early-stage Nascent Soul (Progress 13%), Lifespan: 105 (out of 15400) years] [Aptitude: Second-Grade Spiritual Root (20%)] [Swordsmanship: Fourth stage lower level (5%)] [Rune: Fourth stage lower level (5%)] [Seventh-Order Formation: Fifth stage middle level (10%)] [Pill Master: Fourth stage lower level (40%)] [Artifact Refining: Fourth stage lower level (5%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Grandmaster (99%)] Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (99%)] [Illusory Demon Heart Method: Demon Seed, Summon Demon] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart-eye Insight, Heart Eye Linguistic Skills] [Ku Rong Mysterious Light: Proficient, Ancient Turtle Skill: Second Level, Soul-dispersing Stinger: Great Achievement, Fireball Technique: Grandmaster, Wind Blade Art: Grandmaster, Golden Light skill: Grandmaster, Ice Frost skill: Grandmaster, Spring Wind Rain skill: Grandmaster, Lightning Summoning skill: Grandmaster...] [Obsession Gu: Fifth Stage lower level, Clone Gu: Fourth stage lower level, Wine Bug: Fourth stage lower level, Gold Eating Bug: Fourth stage lower level, Book Worm: Fourth stage lower level, Dream Soul Gu: Fourth stage middle level, Dragon Elephant Gu: Fourth stage lower level, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Fourth stage lower level, Teleportation Insect: Fourth stage lower level, Array Heart Gu: Fifth Stage upper level, Object-searching Gu: Fourth stage lower level, Robbery Thunder Worm: Fourth stage middle level, Medicine Gu: Fourth stage lower level.] "As I thought, my Spiritual Root Aptitude has indeed advanced to the Second-Grade Realm." Zhou Sui was quite satisfied. Apparently, the effect of the fifth-grade spiritual medicine, Buddha Flame Root, was tremendous, helping my spiritual root to advance from the third grade to the second grade. Even now, its medicinal effect is still not over and continues to play its role. In a short while, perhaps I will be able to advance my Spiritual Root to the First Grade Realm. "But indeed, cultivating in the Nascent Soul Realm is extremely difficult." "After practicing hard for five years, the progress is just 13%." "No wonder cultivators of the Nascent Soul Realm often need several hundreds of years to cultivate." "If I don''t depend on pills, even if I grow old and die, I still won''t be able to advance to the Divinity Transformation Realm." "Under the current cultivation environment, it is almost impossible to produce God Transformation cultivators." Zhou Sui increasingly felt the difficulty of cultivating in the Nascent Soul realm. Even though he has a second-grade spiritual root and cultivates every day, his progress is slow as a snail. Without the virtual panel, he won''t be able to sense any improvement in his cultivation. One can imagine how other cultivators at the Nascent Soul realm would feel. Of course, he is not anxious. Because over the course of five years, his Medicine Gu has advanced to the lower level of the fourth stage. That means, with the power of Medicine Gu, he can cultivate a whole bunch of thousand-year-old spiritual medicines. A life Gu at the fourth stage can nurture drops of green fluid on its body that, if dripped onto a fourth-grade spiritual medicine, can imbue it with the potency of a hundred years within one year of growth. With ten years of growth, the medicine could possess the potency of a thousand years'' medicine. As you can imagine, if one gets a seed of fourth grade spiritual medicine, with just ten years'' time, one could cultivate several thousand-year-old spiritual medicines. This is the power of a fourth-grade Medicine Gu. With the Medicine Gu, there is no need to worry about exhausting my lifespan before I can obtain a thousand-year-old spiritual medicine. Chapter 503 - 296: Proficient in Ku Rong Mysterious Light Technique, State of Sword Heart_2 Even substantial growths of thousand year old spiritual medicines could be cultivated. After that, refining a fourth-stage treasure pill would be a piece of cake. "With the presence of the thousand year old spiritual medicine, I should be able to attempt refining a fourth-stage treasure pill." "The reason for the scarcity of the fourth-stage pill masters, is inextricably linked to the rarity of the thousand-year-old spiritual medicine." "After all, the profession of an alchemist relies heavily on practical experience." "If they had never tried alchemy, how could their cultivation improve?" "Therefore, the vast majority of the fourth-stage pill masters in the Canglan Sea are only at the lower fourth level." "It''s difficult to cook without rice." "The Ancient era, abundant with thousand year old spiritual medicines, surely wouldn''t only have these fourth-stage pill masters." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He was still at the lower fourth level of his alchemy cultivation. After all, his experience with refining the fourth-stage treasure pill wasn''t extensive, so the rate of cultivation was naturally very slow. But that was expected. But now it was different. After the Medicine Gu advanced to the fourth-stage, it could nurture a rich supply of thousand-year-old spiritual medicine. Even if he casually wasted the thousand-year-old spiritual medicine, he would not feel much heartache. Then, he could continuously raise the cultivation of pill masters, advancing to the middle and upper levels of the fourth stage. Perhaps in no time, he would be the strongest alchemist in Canglan Sea. Of course, he didn''t need such a title. After all, he was only refining pills to improve his own cultivation, and did not intend to sell too many of them. Clearly, Zhou Sui''s cultivation had improved during the five years, but not just that. The Hundred Arts of Cultivation also were improved. Among them, the skills of runes, alchemy, and artifact refining advanced to the lower fourth level, Only the formation cultivation level reached the middle fifth level, owing to the power of the Array Heart Gu. Because the Array Heart Gu constantly absorbed the fifth-stage formations of the Ku Rong Island, his comprehension of the fifth-stage formation progressed, to the middle fifth level. He wouldn''t dare say that his formation level was the best in the cultivation world. But the number of cultivators who could match his formation level was definitely few and far between. "Finally, my swordsmanship also progressed to the lower fourth level." Zhou Sui clenched his fist. The improvement of many cultivation techniques was superficial. The improvement of sword cultivation directly enhanced his combat power. Especially the power of his clone, which, obviously, saw a significant improvement. After all, his clone didn''t have the aid of Gu insects, and had to rely solely on itself. So after the improvement in sword techniques, the combat prowess of the clone also became more formidable. "To improve to the fourth level of swordsmanship is actually quite simple." "That is to promote the third stage intent of the sword and advance to the state of sword heart." "Reaching this level is like having thousands of swords bowing to you." "A further change in sword intent is the Heart of the Sword." "Once you master the sword heart, you''ll gain the power of the heart." "Under the influence of the sword heart, all things can become sword." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He initially thought that the power of the heart was unique to him, but he didn''t expect that the Fourth Order Sword Cultivator would also possess similar power. Only when the sword intent is condensed to the extreme, will it condense into the heart of the sword. Of course, the power of the sword heart a sword cultivator has can''t compare with the understanding of the heart gaze that''s cultivated from his Seven Apertures Spirit Secret. The strength of heart is at a higher level. "The sword heart I grasped is naturally the True Dragon Sword Heart." "Under the cover of the Sword Heart''s power, the power of the True Dragon overlooks the earth." "All things will be controlled and destroyed by the power of the True Dragon." Zhou Sui held a long sword in his hand, and he felt an invisible power of sword heart gush out from his body, spreading hundreds of miles around him, as if forming a domain of the sword. In the sky above, it seemed as if a real dragon had appeared, overlooking all living beings from God''s view, controlling everything. With just a thought, a sword qi could be fired, beheading an enemy thousands of miles away. It could effortlessly pierce through an enemy''s body. It can be said that under the cover of sword heart, every action of the enemy, can''t be hidden. It could even foresee the enemy''s actions. This is one of the reasons why the fourth level of swordsmanship is so strong. The average cultivator faced with a fourth stage sword cultivator is at an inherent disadvantage. "Of course, different sword hearts will bestow different powers." "For instance, my True Dragon Sword Heart will hold power that''s domineering, commanding, and unrivaled under heaven, capable of conquering any obstacle and pulverizing all in its path." "There''s also one known as the Righteous Sword Heart, able to discern good from evil, perceive wickedness." "The Killing Sword Heart, slaughters all things under heaven, unstoppable, and seeping with murderous intent." "The Demon-Slaying Sword Heart senses demons and causes double damage." "Moreover, the power of the Sword Heart surpasses that of Sword Intent." "Silent and shadowless." "With a single sword strike, it can penetrate the enemy''s defense, piercing through the soul and vital organs." "That''s why a fourth stage Sword Cultivator is considered peerless in combat, even if wearing protective spiritual treasure, it''d be to no avail." Zhou Sui keenly sensed the Sword Heart''s power within himself. He increasingly understood why the Tianjian Sect was currently the top sect in the Canglan Sea Region, and why even Sea Clan Cultivators and Demon Cultivators didn''t dare provoke them. Because every single Sword Cultivator possessed formidable battle power. Especially those of the Nascent Soul Level, each capable of striking above their level and challenging those stronger than them. Just a moment of negligence could result in an ordinary cultivator being pierced through by Sword Qi, dying with no place to bury them. Back when the Cultivation World was invaded by demons, it was the Sword Cultivators who stood up to fight, each wielding their sword. No one knows how many demons they killed, earning great merit. Sword Cultivators were regarded as the best combat profession, not just boasting, but carved out in bloodshed. "No wonder I understood fourth-stage swordsmanship so easily." "Understood the True Dragon Sword Heart." "It turns out, from the beginning, I already grasped the strength of heart." "In this way, comprehending fourth-stage swordsmanship was even easier." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. No wonder he found comprehending the True Dragon Sword Heart so simple, as though everything fell into place naturally, without requiring much effort. To be honest, he heard that very few Tianjian Sect cultivators could become Nascent Soul cultivators and comprehend fourth-stage swordsmanship. To date, the number of Nascent Souls in the Tianjian Sect was the smallest. Possibly less than half of other Nascent Soul sects. But their combat power was the strongest. "For sword cultivators, the most challenging part isn''t forming the nascent soul, it''s understanding the Sword Heart." "Once the Sword Heart is comprehended, the Heart Devil Tribulation is no longer an issue, as it can be torn apart with a single sword strike." "Simultaneously, it''s not a problem for the Heavenly Tribulation." "Powerful Sword Cultivators aren''t afraid of the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation." "So, understanding the state of Sword Heart, for sword cultivators, is the highway to a nascent soul." "Comprehending the Sword Heart nearly guarantees attainment of a nascent soul." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Apparently, the sword cultivation path was extremely difficult; yet once unraveled, it was extremely powerful. No need to borrow external forces, one could rely solely on oneself to tread a broad and smooth path. But he was not a cultivator who focused solely on swordsmanship. For him, swordsmanship was just a tool to enhance his combat power. It would be great if it continued to increase. But if the cultivation of swordsmanship cannot continue to ascend, it doesn''t matter. His core was to control all insects from the Insect God Sutra. "Yes, my Ancient Turtle Skill had also leveled up, reaching the second stage." Zhou Sui gave a faint smile. Apart from swordsmanship and the Proficient withering and flourishing mystic light, he had also advanced in his Ancient Turtle Skill. This defensive cultivation technique was considered unparalleled in the world. Once this technique was mastered, one could form the Ancient Turtle Shield, providing full-rounded protection to the body. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon reaching the second stage, he could form two layers of the turtle''s defenses. Compared to before, his defense had increased exponentially. Now, the Qi shield he formed was like a real turtle shell. Even if he stood still, he could withstand a Nascent Soul Cultivator''s bombardment. Even capable of repelling a Sword Cultivator''s attacks. This demonstrated the supremacy of the Ancient Turtle Skill, the ultimate defensive technique. After cultivating for several hours, Zhou Sui consolidated his cultivation, exiting his quiet room feeling refreshed. That''s when he saw Ji Bingyu and others approaching. Chapter 504 - 297: The Taoist Couple Advances to Golden Core, Two Realms Merging_1 "You have finally ascended to the Golden Core Realm." Zhou Sui was overjoyed. He sensed the Golden Core aura on Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan. After five years of intense cultivation, his three partners had finally ascended to the Golden Core Realm. They are now early-stage Golden Core cultivators, with a lifespan of five hundred years. You must know, their ages are now just over a hundred, merely a decade or so older than him. Such a young age to ascend to Golden Core, even among the Nascent Soul sects, would be considered as genius. A future of longevity is coming into view. "We would have become a laughing-stock if we hadn''t ascended." "Given what husband has provided us with, so many Core Formation spiritual items." "Even the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill." "There aren''t many Foundation Establishment cultivators who are as indulged as us." "If we failed in becoming Gold Core Masters, then nobody could." Ji Bingyu spoke with a lot of emotion. She had never dreamed that she would one day become a Golden Core Master. You must know, her previous position in the Ji family was merely a Golden Core family. The former Patriarch was just an early-stage Golden Core cultivator. But now, she has reached the same status as the former Patriarch. And she is still very young, just over a hundred years old. There is even hope for Nascent Soul establishment in the future. Surpassing the former Patriarch of the Ji family is imminent. Back when they were in Misty Cloud City, some people labeled her husband as a sponger. But now, in the blink of an eye, her husband had become a Nascent Soul cultivator. He even helped her form a core. Now it''s unclear who is sponging off whom. But she also knows that without her husband''s help, there''s a high chance that as female cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Stage like her would likely have died before even reaching Foundation Establishment. She would not have been able to form a core and become a Gold Core Master, as she is now. Previously, when her husband said that she helped him, he would help her in return. This was not mere talk, but an actual promise. Thinking of this, her heart filled with sweetness, with love surging unceasingly. "Indeed." "Although we faced some minor setbacks when reaching Core Formation." "On the whole, it was quite smooth, and rather uneventful." Xia Jingyan nodded. She never expected her core formation to be this smooth, just like water flowing into a channel, hardly causing any ripples. This probably has a lot to do with her husband. Because they constantly dual cultivate, day and night, their bodies have become extremely strong, with the qualities of a Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator, and have also refined the impurities in their mana. Furthermore, there were various spiritual medicines for Core Formation, and the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, raising the success rate to over ninety percent. Thinking of how her husband always pushed her, she felt immensely grateful. Despite his impulsive nature, he is always excellent to her. "Dear husband, without you, we probably would never have been able to form our cores in this lifetime." "I really can''t thank you enough." Mu Ziyi looked at Zhou Sui, her big watery eyes full of love. "Gratitude should not be spoken, but made known through action." S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui uttered nonchalantly, looking at his three partners. After they ascended to the Golden Core Realm, their bodies evolved to perfection, their skin smooth and fair, their figures seductive, like mature women. Added to that, the refinement of the Obsession Gu enhanced their beauty to an amazing extent. Every move they make, every smile and frown, is filled with irresistible charm. If released into the world, each of them would undoubtedly be women causing ruin and havoc to nations. "We have recently learned a lot about cultivation, and we would like to discuss it with you." "We hope you won''t hold back in correcting us." Blushing, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan looked at Zhou Sui with coquettish eyes. They adopted the appearance of diligent students, wanting to discuss cultivation with Zhou Sui. "Well, I do love to teach." "You can share any doubts you have." "I can''t guarantee that I can answer all your questions, but I can certainly provide some insight." "After all, I am a Nascent Soul cultivator. In the Canglan Sea area, there aren''t many who can match me." Zhou Sui acted serious, looking like a stern teacher. Hearing this, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan snickered, their faces blushing, their beautiful eyes rolled at him, this shameless man takes the inch when given a yard. If this shameless man really was to take in disciples, there''s no doubt they would be beautiful female disciples. No knowing how many beautiful female cultivators would be spoiled by him. But they didn''t refuse, who were they to deny the wishes of knowledge-thirsty students? Shortly after, the four of them entered a room to discuss cultivation knowledge, the sound of their recitations rising and falling in turn. Clearly, they were all committed to cultivation. Even after advancing to the Golden Core Realm, they did not forget about their cultivation. ... Studying is always joyful but also fleeting. In the blink of an eye, several days had passed. Clearly, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan had been studying diligently, gathering a wealth of knowledge. They''ve completely consolidated their Golden Core Realm cultivation. They even became so engrossed in studying that they couldn''t stop. Of course, Zhou Sui had to put a stop to this, as cultivation should always have a balance between work and rest. "Dear husband, the fourth-stage Spiritual Wine is ready." At this moment, Lin Yazhu ran over, telling Zhou Sui this good news, her excitement palpable. Chapter 505 - 297: The Taoist Couple Advances to Golden Core, Two Realms Merging_2 "Oh, is it ready?" At these words, Zhou Sui flashed and held Lin Yazhu, immediately arriving at a palace in Immortal Mist Peak. This place had been dug into a massive alcohol pool. The entire spacious pool was filled with copious amounts of Spiritual Wine, radiating a range of vivid colors, simultaneously pervaded with pure spiritual power. It was truly intoxicating. "Husband, you''re amazing." "Where on earth did you find this Heavenly Earth Spiritual Pest?" "It actually managed to transform third-stage spiritual wine into a fourth-stage Sun Wine." "The value of a pot of fourth-stage spiritual wine is no less than a fourth-stage Treasure Pill." "Also, spiritual wine doesn''t cause Pill Poisoning and can be perfectly absorbed by Nascent Soul cultivators." "In terms of value, it even surpasses an ordinary fourth-stage Treasure Pill." "It''s virtually a top-grade Spirit Stone vein." Chu Dieyi exclaimed in astonishment. She saw a rainbow-colored Wine Bug swimming inside this massive pool. The Wine Bug was swimming freely in the pool. And then the original third-stage spiritual wine underwent metamorphosis, ascending to the level of fourth-stage spiritual wine. If she had not witnessed it with her own eyes, she would not have believed that such an incredible thing could happen. It was practically taking over the creative work of nature. Without a doubt, if this pool of fourth-stage spiritual wine were to be sold, it would garner at least thousands of high-grade Spirit Stones. The value of it is simply beyond imagination. Even as a Nascent Soul cultivator of the Sky Demon Sect, she was astounded by the worth of this pool of fourth-stage spiritual wine. "Good, very good." Zhou Sui chuckled, took a wine cup from the side, filled it with wine, and drank it down. Boom~~ Suddenly, the power of the fourth-stage Sun Wine instantly infiltrated his body and swiftly transformed into pure Nascent Soul mana. He felt the swift increase of Nascent Soul mana within his body. The medicinal effect of just one cup of fourth-stage Sun Wine could save him a month of intense cultivation. And there was not any Pill Poisoning. If he could drink fourth-stage spiritual wine every day, his cultivation would likely progress at an amazing speed. Of course, he couldn''t possibly drink wine every day. After all, it is still fundamentally wine, it''s not possible to drink it daily; otherwise, he would be drunk and dreaming all day and wouldn''t be able to do anything. At most, he could drink a cup every few days, which was the best way to mitigate the side effects of the spiritual wine. But even that would be more than enough. Before he had concocted a large quantity of fourth-stage Treasure Pills, using this fourth-stage spiritual wine to aid in cultivation was also a good choice. "Well, it''s naturally due to a fortuitous opportunity I had." "However, if we can''t finish this fourth-stage spiritual wine, we can sell it." "Otherwise, there is no need to sell it." Zhou Sui smiled slightly. To be honest, he was not short of money now. Having blackmailed so many high-grade Spirit Stones and fourth-stage materials from various Nascent Soul cultivators, he could now be considered as one of the wealthiest cultivators in the Canglan Sea. Even those great Nascent Soul late-stage cultivators can''t match him. So, he didn''t need to rely on the fourth-stage spiritual wine to make money. It had to be said that once the cultivation reaches a certain level, making money becomes an absolutely effortless task. Even if you don''t master formations, runes, alchemy, artifact refining, and other cultivation arts. Just being a Nascent Soul cultivator alone would mean numerous cultivators and power groups would voluntarily offer you money. Rumble~~ Just at this moment, suddenly, the entire island, even the entire sea area, began to shake slightly. It hummed, a sound that seemed to spread over tens of thousands of miles. Even the surrounding void began to tremble. "What''s happening?" "Why is there another earthquake? Could it be that another legacy of Divinity Transformation has surfaced?" Lin Yazhu was shocked. She remembered that the last time the Ku Rong Sect''s Divinity Transformation legacy surfaced, it was the same. There were huge vibrations, and rosy clouds stretched for miles. That time attracted countless Nascent Soul cultivators to converge upon the site. It turned this sea area into a chaotic center. Causing drastic changes in the Wuji Alliance. "No, it''s not the legacy of Divinity Transformation that''s emerged." "Because the range of this vibration is too vast." "At least the entire Wuji Alliance is affected, even the other seas felt the shock." "I fear that this shock has affected the entire Canglan Sea Area." Zhou Sui''s face was very serious, he realized the unusual nature of the situation, and faintly sensed a streak of bad premonitions. Such a great commotion, I''m afraid it''s not something a legacy of Divinity Transformation could compare to. He felt as though there was a looming disaster, as if countless waves of calamitous Qi enveloped the Canglan Sea area. "It can''t be, the earthquake vibrations are so massive, what on earth happened?" Lin Yazhu and Chu Dieyi looked at each other in bewilderment, they also didn''t know what happened, they were completely baffled. ...... Another dozen or so days passed. Finally, news came back from the Wuji Alliance about the cause of the vibration that affected the Canglan Sea area." "Zhou friend, we''re in trouble now." Master Peach Blossom said solemnly, "In the sea area where the Piaomiao Palace and the Sea Clan cultivators are located, there appeared ''void omens''. These are signs of two realms merging. I''m afraid that another world is approaching our Cultivation World, and we are about to intersect with another world." Her complexion was very serious. "The merging of two realms? What does that mean?" Lin Yazhu and others asked curiously, after all, they were only cultivators from the Golden Core Sect, and naturally knew less about ancient secrets than those from the Nascent Soul Sect. Words like ''Merging of Two Realms'' were unheard of to them. "It''s actually like this." S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Master Peach Blossom also understood the confusion of Lin Yazhu and others, so she explained in detail the phenomenon of realm merging and the disaster that occurred in the ancient era. "It can''t be, Demon Disaster and Monster Disaster in the Cultivation World in ancient times were caused by the merging of the two realms?" Hearing this, Lin Yazhu and others were shocked. This was the first time they had heard such ancient secrets. It turned out that the monsters and demons were not the indigenous creatures of the Cultivation World, but the creatures from other worlds. It was just because of the phenomenon of realm merging that caused a large number of monsters and demons to come from other worlds, and they stayed in the Cultivation World to reproduce. Even due to these disasters, a large number of Nascent Soul Sects and Divinity Transformation Sects were obliterated. It was indeed a disaster for the Cultivation World. "Master Peach Blossom, if that''s the case, isn''t the disaster of the ancient times likely to be repeated today?" Ji Bingyu and others were worried. After all, they had just advanced to the Golden Core Realm not long ago, and they encountered such a realm merging phenomenon that has only happened once in tens of thousands of years. It is simply unbelievable, they were utterly unlucky. "To be honest, what happened in the ancient times is very likely to happen." "And the disaster we encounter might be even worse." "After all, in the ancient times, our Canglan Sea Area had a Divinity Transformation Sect." "But what about now? At most, we have Nascent Soul Sects, and not a single Divinity Transformation cultivator." "If creatures from another world invade in large numbers, a war between two worlds will definitely break out, which is inevitable." "So now the whole Canglan Sea Area, many Nascent Soul powers are on high alert." "Once the realm merging phenomenon continues to occur, a war unprecedented in history will definitely break out." Master Peach Blossom said helplessly. She also did not expect such a thing to happen. They had just ended the war with the Sea Clan cultivators, and they had not enjoyed peace for long enough. Who could have thought that the Cultivation World would undergo a realm merging phenomenon that only occurred once in tens of thousands of years. The entire Cultivation World was invaded by creatures of another realm. This was bound to be the most vast and widely affecting war since the ancient times. No one could avoid it. "Why did the realm merging phenomenon occur, there were no such signs before?" Shen Biqian was puzzled. She felt that the occurrence of the realm merging was too coincidental, always making her feel that there was a conspiracy behind it. "It''s all the fault of those Sea Clan cultivators." "It''s said that the realm merging phenomenon happened because of what the Sea Clan did." "The previous war between the human clan and the Sea Clan was deliberately started by the Sea Clan." "They purposely started the war to get a large number of corpses, a large number of sacrifices." "So as to activate the Sea Clan''s ancient monster altar." "When this ancient monster altar was activated, it connected to the ancient monster world." "As a result, it accelerated the approach of the ancient monster world and the Cultivation World, resulting in the phenomenon of two realms merging." Master Peach Blossom said solemnly. Chapter 506 - 298: Master Peach Blossom Likes Married Men?! Old Cow Eating Young Grass_1 "This is the work of the Sea Clan?" Upon hearing this, Chu Dieyi, Lin Yazhu, Shen Biqian, and others exchanged surprised looks, they were quite shocked. They originally thought that after the Sea Clan''s defeat, it would take thousands of years before they could potentially re-gather their forces. During this period, they didn''t expect to hear any news about the Sea Clan. Who would have thought that this war was purposely provoked by the Sea Clan? Even their loss had been anticipated by the Sea Clan cultivators. Because their goal was not only to defeat the human clan but also to harvest a large number of flesh and blood offerings. The result was, predictably, advantageous for the Sea Clan. Furthermore, they were overwhelmingly victorious. The deaths of many creatures resulted in a great harvest for the ancient beast altar, which naturally activated, and connected with the Demon Realm. This has accelerated the fusion of the Demon Realm and the Cultivation World. The previous spatial tremors were due to the encountering of the two worlds, which affected the entire Cultivation World. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was a warning sign. "So you''re saying the previous war initiated by the Sea Clan was not intended to defeat the human clan." "But to harvest a large amount of offerings, activate the ancient beast altar, and promote the fusion of the two worlds?!" "The Sea Clan is very insidious." Zhou Sui was also astounded. He had to acknowledge the cunning of the Sea Clan, they had manipulated the human clan masterfully. The Sea Clan knew well that they were no match for the human clan. Therefore, the aim of starting the war was simply to obtain offerings to activate the ancient beast altar. From the looks of it now, the Sea Clan had thoroughly accomplished their goal. They had propelled the fusion of the Cultivation World and the Demon Realm. Afterward, hordes of monsters and demons would swarm from the Demon Realm into the Cultivation World. This development would geometrically strengthen the power of the Demon Clan in the Canglan Sea. In that case, the human clan of the Canglan Sea area may no longer be a match for the Sea Clan. It''s possible that the human clan will be beaten into a shambled retreat. Eventually, they may only hold on to some remote islands. Never again would they have the potential to contend with the Sea Clan. "If this is the case, when will the Demon Realm be completely interconnected with the Cultivation World?" Leng Yuexi couldn''t help but ask. "Well, for now, there have only been signs of void tremors." "To form a completely stable gateway between the worlds would take decades, or even hundreds of years." "So we still have some time to prepare." "Of course, there''s no need to worry too much." "Even if a stable gateway does form, it''s not as simple as one would think for the God Transformed Honored Ones to cross through into the Cultivation World." Master Peach Blossom said solemnly. "Ah, why is that?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "Naturally, this is because the power of the God Transformed Honored Ones is too great." "A gateway that''s just beginning to form cannot withstand the power of the God Transformed Honored Ones." "Unless the power of the gateway continues to grow, creating a stable spatial tunnel." "Only then can a gateway that allows God Transformation cultivators to pass through take shape." "But it would take at least several hundred years to fully form." Master Peach Blossom explained. After all, God Transformed Honored Ones are too powerful; it''s not as simple as one would think to cross through a gateway. "If that''s the case, then it''s a relief." "We can cope with the invasion of just Nascent Soul monsters into the Cultivation World." "But if God Transformation monsters were to appear, then there would be no resistance, surrender would be the only option." Shen Biqian was immensely relieved. After all, looking at the current strength of the Canglan Sea area, if a fifth-stage monster appeared, it could sweep through the entire sea area, no one could oppose it. The appearance of a fifth-stage monster in the Canglan Sea would be like attacking from a higher dimension. Of course, this is not a permanent plan. After hundreds of years, once the gateway stabilizes, the fifth-stage monsters of the Demon Realm could descend. "If that''s the case, why don''t we take the initiative to strike?" "Set up traps near the gateway." "As soon as a monster crosses it, immediately launch a thunderous offensive and kill them on the spot." "Nip the enemy in the bud." Leng Yuexi said somberly She believed that rather than waiting for the monsters to invade, it would be better to attack proactively. That way, the risk could be minimized. "Things aren''t as simple as you imagine them." "This is about the fusion of two worlds." "There are too many places where void signs have materialized." "These gateways, large and small, are scattered throughout the Cultivation World." "Even if we can block some of them, we can''t block them all." "What if the monsters decide not to enter from the gateways where we''ve set traps and instead choose other routes." "Then all our previous preparations would have been in vain." "It would also be a waste of our resources." Master Peach Blossom shook his head. Frankly, the Nascent Soul powerhouses naturally want to block the source, but there are just too many gateways. It''s pretty much like a sieve that can''t be completely blocked. "So, you''re saying that the Canglan Sea area is not the only place where gateways might appear." "Gateways could also appear in other regions of the Cultivation World?" Zhou Sui thought of this first. After all, the Cultivation World is immeasurably vast and not limited to just the Canglan Sea area. The place where they are not consists just a small region of it. Although they value the Canglan Sea area greatly. But for the enormous Cultivation World, it''s not that significant. Chapter 507 - 298: Master Peach Blossom Likes Married Men?! Old Cow Eating Young Grass_2 "Indeed, it could indeed lead to the appearance of realm gates." "Take, for example, the East Wastelands, West Wastelands, North Wastelands, and South Wastelands of the Cultivation World." "These places are the main gathering places for the human clan in our Cultivation World." "In comparison, our Canglan Sea region could be considered a rural area." "It is said that these continents have the presence of Nascent Soul Sects." "Hence, there is no need to worry about the survival of humans on these continents, we only need to look after ourselves." Master Peach Blossom briefly outlined the distribution of power in the entire cultivation world. However, she didn''t know much about these continents either. She only knew about them from ancient texts. After all, the Canglan Sea was far too distant from these continents. There''s no chance within this lifetime to reach these continents. As such, she wasn''t interested in these places. "In truth, the emergence of realm gates may not necessarily be a bad thing for our Cultivation World." "If these beasts can invade into our Cultivation World, why can''t we invade into the Ancient Demon Realm?" "On what grounds can our Cultivation World be invaded by these beasts, while we are not allowed to invade the Ancient Demon Realm?" "Are you saying the Ancient Demon Realm is actually stronger than our Cultivation World?" Chu Dieyi said. She instead saw this as a great opportunity to invade the Ancient Demon Realm. It is said that the Ancient Demon Realm contains many treasures unique to the realm. If they could enter the Ancient Demon Realm, they might also have chances to obtain great amounts of cultivation resources and treasures. "Indeed, that''s not impossible." "However, we don''t know much about the Ancient Demon Realm." "If we recklessly invaded, we might encounter unpredictable dangers." "But it doesn''t rule out the possibility that some are planning to invade the Ancient Demon Realm." "Yet, as far as I know, the Ancient Demon Realm is indeed more powerful than our Cultivation World." "One important reason is that the lifespans of the demon clan cultivators are longer than ours." "Our human clan God Transformation cultivators can only survive for three thousand years." "However, fifth-stage demon clan cultivators can survive for over ten thousand years." "It''s not that their individual combat strength is stronger than ours." "It''s just due to their longevity, the numbers of God Transformation cultivators in the world are greater." "It is rumored that the last time the Cultivation World and Ancient Demon Realm merged, a large number of fifth-stage demon cultivators invaded." "If it wasn''t for the power of the Seventh-Order formation, we might not have been able to resist the invasion from the Ancient Demon Realm." Master Peach Blossom said seriously. If the Ancient Demon Realm was weak, the Cultivation World would naturally invade and plunder resources. Regrettably, the Ancient Demon Realm''s power is overwhelming. It is far beyond the reach of our fragmented human Cultivation World. Even some Ancient Era God Transformed beasts might still be alive, hiding somewhere in the Ancient Demon Realm. These are all old monsters of the Ancient Demon Realm. "So, it seems the threat of the Ancient Demon Realm is significant." Chu Dieyi had to accept this point. Even the prestigious figures from the Ancient Demon Realm weren''t comparable to those in the Cultivation World of the Canglan Sea. No wonder the demon cultivators of the Ancient Demon Realm would initiate an invasion. "In this case, I wonder what the Wuji Alliance, Tianjian Sect, Piaomiao Palace, and other Nascent Soul powers will do?" Zhou Sui asked curiously, wanting to know the impending plans of the Wuji Alliance. Although he himself was a Nascent Soul cultivator, the real backbone of the Canglan Sea area was still these Nascent Soul powers. He himself was just a minor player. If a real battle broke out, it wouldn''t be his turn to take the lead. "Well, this needs further discussion, and no specific plan has been provided yet." "You are a Nascent Soul cultivator now, an elder of the Wuji Alliance." "I''m afraid you will need to attend the Wuji Alliance''s meeting this time." Master Peach Blossom looked deeply at Zhou Sui, sensing an inexplicable flavor. "Attend the Wuji Alliance''s meeting? No problem at all," Zhou Sui nodded. To be honest, he also wanted to meet the many Nascent Soul cultivators of the Wuji Alliance. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now he was on an equal footing with these Nascent Soul cultivators and could be considered a player in the Canglan Sea area. Even senior Nascent Soul cultivators cannot afford to look down on him. Of course, even so, he won''t attend in person, sending a clone would be enough. Just in case something unexpected happens during the meeting. Whatever you do, you always need to think three steps ahead, looking before and after, preparing for contingencies. ...... A day later. Zhou Sui, Master Peach Blossom, and Lin Yazhu teleported directly to Wuji Island via the teleportation array on Wood Star Island. As for Chu Dieyi, of course, she stayed on Immortal Mist Peak. After all, she was a Nascent Soul elder of the Sky Demon Sect, so it was not suitable for her to be exposed in front of the Wuji Alliance people. Now, besides Zhou Sui and others, no one knew Chu Dieyi''s true identity and strength. The cultivators of the Immortal Mist Sect only knew she was Zhou Sui''s lover. "Wuji Island, huh?" In no time, after a dizzying turnaround, Zhou Sui found himself on a vast plain, surrounded by rich nature''s spiritual energy. Obviously, he had arrived at Wuji Island. Honestly, his feelings upon arriving at Wuji Island this time were quite different. Before, he was just an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, and felt the Wuji Island was an enormous entity terrorizing this sea area, unparalleled to anyone else. But now, he had become one of the elders in Wuji Alliance. Chapter 508 - 298: Master Peach Blossom Likes Married Men?! Old Cow Eating Young Grass_3 Keep in mind, the entire Wuji Alliance only harbors about thirty-odd Nascent Soul Cultivators. He, in fact, is one of them. This means that he already stands among the top-notch leaders of numerous cultivators in this marine territory, existing at the level of a venerable ancestor. "Elder Zhou, Elder Lin, Elder Peach Blossom." "Welcome to Wuji Island." "The Alliance Hierarch has been waiting for you for a long time in Wuji Palace." At this moment, several Golden Core Managers stepped forward, their demeanor one of utmost respect. One of the Golden Core Managers was, astonishingly, Peng Hao. This man was one of the Golden Core Managers who had previously welcomed Zhou Sui and others into the Wuji Alliance. But while he was in the Late Golden Core phase a few decades ago, he remains in the same stage now. His cultivation has not changed much. Of course, this is very common for Golden Core Cultivators. Even if they''re trapped at this bottleneck for hundreds of years without any change, they accept this scenario as usual. In truth, the unusually rapid progress of someone like Zhou Sui is mind-boggling. Inconceivable, even. "Ah, it''s friend Peng Hao, so many years have passed, how have you been recently?" Zhou Sui looked at this Golden Core Manager Peng Hao, and flashed a slight smile. "Oh, no no no, Elder Zhou, you flatter me too much." "I wouldn''t dare to call you a peer, just calling me Peng Hao will do." Peng Hao, the Golden Core Manager, replied flightily, a ripple of fear coursing through him. He was truly in a mixed emotional state and at a loss for words. Truthfully, he had never taken this youngster seriously back then, considering him a mere pathetic face masked by the power of a Golden Core female cultivator. But who could have imagined? Fate is a river horrid in the east and merciful in the west; the winds of fortune shift relentlessly. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This effeminate boy had just spent a few decades, breaking through from the Foundation Establishment Realm. And not only did he ascend to the Golden Core, but he even advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm. He had surpassed his own, a Late Golden Core Cultivator''s level, in one fell swoop. He even wondered whether he would ever have the opportunity to become a Nascent Soul Cultivator in his lifetime. And just like that, the other party transitioned from being a junior to his senior in a flash. He was at a loss for words to describe how he felt about this. "No worries needed, it''s only a form of address after all." "We have a meeting to attend today, so I''m not going to chitchat with friend Peng Hao." "You''re welcome to be my guest at the Tri-Star Island Group when you get a chance." Zhou Sui chuckled. "Of course, of course." Peng Hao, the Golden Core Manager, definitely didn''t dare decline. He nodded in agreement, repeatedly. "Let''s get going, the meeting is about to start." Master Peach Blossom hastily urged. "Ah, right." Zhou Sui nodded in agreement. Soon, their figures flickered, flying towards a distant mountain peak. That mountain peak was Wuji Island''s tallest, known as Wuji Peak. A vast and luxurious palace, known as Wuji Palace, was constructed atop the peak. There were pavilions, towers, small bridges and flowing water everywhere around. This place was the central meeting place for the entire Wuji Alliance. Whenever a significant event transpired within the Wuji Alliance, many Nascent Soul Cultivators would assemble in Wuji Palace. At this moment, a good deal of Nascent Soul Cultivators had already arrived inside Wuji Palace, they sat around a giant round table. This was their round table conference. Huge stone chairs were placed around the round table. Every Nascent Soul Cultivator took a seat. A unique aura emanated from each one of them. It seemed as if numerous Nascent Soul domains were clashing against each other. Wuji Palace, the round table conference. A multitude of Nascent Soul Cultivators sat in their places. "I heard that two new early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators have appeared in our Wuji Alliance. I wonder if this news is true or false?" The speaker was Daoist Xuan Cheng, one of the only four Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators in the Wuji Alliance. He looked at Daoist Unlimited, the Hierarch of the Wuji Alliance, with a lot of curiosity. "Yes, it is indeed true." "One is named Zhou Sui, the other is Lin YaZhu." "They both joined our Wuji Alliance a few decades ago." "Recently, both of them have been successful in forming the Nascent Soul and thus naturally become elders in our Wuji Alliance." Daoist Unlimited nodded. "I''m not concerned about that Nascent Soul female cultivator Lin YaZhu." "But that Zhou Sui is extraordinary." "Rumor has it that he was only a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Realm when he first arrived at our Wuji Alliance." "In just a few decades, he broke through all the way, promoting not only to the Golden Core stage but even to the Nascent Soul stage." "So far, he is barely over a hundred years old." Daoist Xu Yun murmured. He was also one of the four late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, highly respected in the Wuji Alliance. "Are you kidding? This can''t be true." "Forming a Nascent Soul at the age of a hundred? It''s laughable. Even those prodigies in the Nascent Soul Sects can''t do that." "Not only can the true disciples of the Nascent Soul Sect not do it, but even if it''s one of those monstrous talents from the Chemical God Sect of the Ancient Era who comes around once in a thousand years, they can''t do it either. Forming a Nascent Soul at the age of a hundred is of the caliber of Divinity Transformation." "If this were the Cultivation World in the Ancient Era, it would almost guarantee a Divinity Transformation. Even in this day and age, we can''t promise Divinity Transformation, but at least reaching the late-stage of Nascent Soul is almost certainly a guarantee." "What is Zhou Sui''s background after all?" "Rumor has it that they are cultivators from some remote marine territories, from Immortal Mist Island." "Immortal Mist Island? It seems that I''ve heard of such a place somewhere. This island was a fourth-stage island thousands of years ago and had once interacted with our Wuji Alliance. But, due to a demonic disaster, the fourth-stage Spirit Vein was destroyed and the teleportation array was ruined. It''s abrupt dereliction isolated it from the world. Could it really be that such a monstrous talent would emerge from this isolated island?" "Moreover, when this person was forming a Nascent Soul, he didn''t exchange for a Nascent Soul Pill in our Wuji Alliance. This means he depended on his own power to get the spiritual items necessary for forming a Nascent Soul, ensuring a smooth transition to the Nascent Soul stage. I''m afraid the opportunities he stumbled upon were quite something." Chapter 509 - 298: Master Peach Blossom Likes Married Men?! Old Cow Eating Young Grass_4 "Hehe, indeed it''s extraordinary. But, aren''t all of us in this room here because we had extraordinary opportunities? Without sufficient luck, no one could ever become a Nascent Soul cultivator." The numerous Nascent Soul elders discussed in a commotion, expressing their astonishment. Although they knew that the Wuji Alliance had two new, promising Nascent Souls, they had no idea that one of these fresh Nascent Souls would be so monstrous, to have achieved Nascent Soul status at a mere hundred years old, boasting the potential for Divinity Transformation. They were also certain that Zhou Sui must have stumbled upon a great fortune, otherwise it wouldn''t have been possible for him to successfully reach Nascent Soul status so easily. But so what? As an Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, he already possessed strength enough to instill fear in others. Should a small child possess gold, naturally it would incite envy and greed in others. But if fierce warriors like Zhang Fei or Guan Yu were the ones handling the gold, they''d think twice before taking action. They wouldn''t dare entertain any ideas. The same principle applies here. Even though they knew that Zhou Sui must have a substantial fortune, they wouldn''t dare covet anything. Of course, they didn''t know exactly what these elders were thinking, but at the very least, they wouldn''t make any moves outwardly. "However, I''ve heard that our friend Zhou Sui seems to be rather close with the Alliance Hierarch''s daughter." S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Even the Hierarch''s daughter moved voluntarily to the Tri-Star Island Group." "It seems like a happy event might occur soon." Daoist Xu Yun smirked slightly as he looked at Daoist Unlimited. What?! With his words, the Nascent Soul cultivators were instantly stunned, their minds being stirred by waves of shock. Compared to just now when they learned that Zhou Sui was a Nascent Soul cultivator at the tender age of one hundred, this news was even more shocking. Because Master Peach Blossom was renowned as the premier beauty of the Wuji Alliance, and was even known throughout the lands, rumored to be the top beauty in the entire Canglan Sea region. Scores of cultivators sought to win her affection as such an alluring, eligible bachelorette. Many among them also admired Master Peach Blossom and wished to pursue her, to take her as their Daoist mate. Yet now, rumors started swirling that Master Peach Blossom was already taken. They all stood there agape, unable to believe what they were hearing. "This!" "Indeed, there''s some truth to this." "But these are matters of the younger generation. As their elders, it''s not appropriate for us to meddle." Upon hearing this, Daoist Unlimited twitched at the corner of his mouth, unsure of what to say. To be honest, when he first found out that his daughter was infatuated with that man, he was rather dissatisfied. For him, he saw Zhou Sui as nothing more than a mere Golden Core cultivator. How could such a person be enough for his daughter? But things were different now. This young man''s talent was beyond imagination. At only a hundred years old, he had succeeded in establishing his Nascent Soul. Throughout the entirety of Canglan Sea region, few cultivators could compete with the youth''s talent. Giving him time, he might even achieve Divinity Transformation. If that were the case, a man like him could indeed balance out his daughter. However, he heard that his daughter moved voluntarily to where the man resides and never returned to Peach Blossom Island, indicating that she planned to stay there for a long time. This frustrated him to no end. Even if she truly loved the man, as an unmarried woman, she ran off to live with a man. Wasn''t this degrading? What if this scum toyed with his daughter''s feelings? What would he do then?! Won''t her reputation be ruined? Therefore, he intended to use this conference to seek justice for his daughter. At this statement, the Nascent Soul cultivators present went into an uproar. Because such an answer was considered an acknowledgment from Daoist Unlimited himself, it confirmed the truth in Daoist Xu Yun''s words. "Tsk tsk, unbelievable, is Master Peach Blossom, who has been single for more than five hundred years, finally going to have a Daoist mate?" "It seems like Master Peach Blossom is into younger men." "Indeed, considering their ages, Master Peach Blossom could well be that man''s grandmother." "This is typical. We like younger female cultivators, and Master Peach Blossom likes younger male cultivators, it''s the same logic." "Why not me? Didn''t we match so well?" "I heard Master Peach Blossom has had her eyes on Zhou Sui for quite some time. Even when he was just in the Foundation Establishment Realm, she was already attracted to him. If it weren''t for the fact that he already had a concubine, she might have claimed him forcibly." "No way, this man already has a concubine? So, is it to say that Master Peach Blossom fell for a married man?" "That''s rather over-the-top. If Master Peach Blossom marries Zhou Sui, wouldn''t she just be one of his Daoist mates? When did the famous Master Peach Blossom have to settle for this?" "It''s like a beautiful flower planted in cow dung, why would a man like that be favored by Master Peach Blossom?" The Nascent Soul cultivators communicated discreetly with each other using Divine Consciousness Transmission, discussing the intelligence they had gathered. The Nascent Soul cultivators who were secretly in love with Master Peach Blossom were grinding their teeth in anger. They felt troubled, frustrated, and even a sense of loss. Chapter 510 - 299: Which Nascent Soul Isn’t Polygamous, Marrying Master Peach Blossom_1 Whoosh! At this moment, three figures suddenly appeared outside the Wuji Palace. It was none other than Zhou Sui, Lin Yazhu, and Master Peach Blossom. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The instance they appeared at the Wuji Palace, many Nascent Soul Cultivators immediately noticed them. Zhou Sui in particular, became the focus of everyone''s attention. After all, this exceptional individual boasted a striking Divinity Transformation appearance, was favored by Master Peach Blossom, and even attracted Cultivators who were willing to coexist in a polygamous relationship, thus making everyone curious about his appearance. "Can''t believe it, this guy is incredibly handsome, with a clear-cut face and elegant demeanor. His eyes shine like stars under his sword-like eyebrows, possessing unparalleled grace. He is just like a celestial being banished from heaven. Could such a charming man exist in this world?!" "No wonder he caught the eye of Master Peach Blossom when he was at the Foundation Establishment stage, he is blessed with good looks." "Ah, owning such looks, he doesn''t even have to rely on his cultivation, and he would still be the target of countless female cultivators." "Initially, I wanted to criticize him for being all style and no substance, but considering his Nascent Soul accomplishment within a mere hundred years and his Divinity Transformation, I''m left speechless." "How can there be such a vast gap between people? Not only is he handsome, but he also has extraordinary cultivation talents and immense destiny fortune. The heavens are truly unjust." "It''s no wonder that Master Peach Blossom is fond of him. If I were a woman, I would probably be head over heels for him too." "If I looked like that, achieving a three thousand Dao Companions would be a piece of cake." "They say he was flexible and cunning during his time on the Immortal Mist Island, earning him the nickname ''Heavenly Jade Daoist''. Countless female cultivators willingly served him and spent their family fortunes, this facilitated his Foundation Establishment." "No doubt he is successful with his extraordinary talents, his adaptability and good looks." The many Nascent Soul Cultivators communicated through Divine Consciousness Transmission. They originally intended to discuss and critique Zhou Sui. But the moment they saw Zhou Sui, they were rendered speechless. Because the man was too perfect, they couldn''t find any flaws. Even the men among them couldn''t find bad words for him. Even if they do, they would be considered envious, which could harm their own reputation. Indeed, the perfection of Zhou Sui''s appearance and temperament had a great deal to do with the Fifth Stage Obsession Gu. With the continual power increase of the Obsession Gu, Zhou Sui''s appearance and temperament had been transformed to absolute perfection. Not only did women adore him upon seeing him. Even men would develop a liking for him. After all, men who have reached a certain level of perfection would not even incite jealousy from others. One would only think that such a person is not of this world. "Ah, no wonder my daughter loses herself and falls in love every day." Daoist Unlimited sighed, he had got nothing to say. Even though he had received many pieces of intelligence about Zhou Sui, he had not seen what Zhou Sui looked like. Now that he had seen him in person, he understood his daughter''s thoughts. No wonder his daughter, who had been single for more than five hundred years, had never planned to get married. However, after meeting this man, she rapidly abandoned all of her previous thoughts. She even took the initiative to present herself to him. He could only say that this man was an earthly deity. "Father." Master Peach Blossom''s face blushed slightly. At this moment, she felt a little nervous, as if she was introducing Zhou Sui to her father-in-law. She had never had such a feeling before. She felt indescribably shy. "Hmmm." "So this is Daoist Zhou of Immortal Mist City, whom I have heard so much about." "Do you have a specific date in mind for your marriage to my daughter?" "Carrying on like this can''t be the solution." "After all, my daughter is over five hundred years old, becoming an old maid, she can''t wait any longer." Daoist Unlimited looked at Zhou Sui, he didn''t beat around the bush, but spoke straightforwardly to Zhou Sui. Nobody knows a daughter better than her father. He knew exactly what his daughter was thinking. It was likely that she wanted to utilize her father''s power to coerce this man into marriage. He could never have imagined that his beautiful daughter would one day be so proactive. As an old father, it was his duty to give his daughter a push. "What?!" Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui was stunned. Didn''t he come to Wuji Island to negotiate about the imminent Realm Melding incident? How did his marriage to Master Peach Blossom come up all of a sudden?! Seeing the blushing Master Peach Blossom next to him, radiant and incredibly beautiful, how could he not know that he had been tricked? Master Peach Blossom was probably growing impatient due to his continual avoidance of the issue. She wanted to use her father''s influence to pressure him into making a commitment. After all, she was already a spinster. "Senior, I don''t really oppose it." "But I already have a Dao Companion, I''m afraid she might feel mistreated." Zhou Sui blinked. "That''s not a big deal." "Which Nascent Soul Cultivator in the world doesn''t have multiple wives and concubines?" "As long as both parties are willing, there''s no issue." "Since you don''t mind, then I''ll make the decision here." "Let''s have the Dao Companion Ceremony seven days from now." "Daughter, you don''t have any objections, do you?" Daoist Unlimited immediately decided on the spot, as if fearful that Zhou Sui might object. "Hmm, father''s word is final." Master Peach Blossom''s face flushed slightly, bashful and shy, looking like a charming maiden, this left an extremely touching impression, making others'' hearts beat faster. Chapter 511 - 299: Which Nascent Soul Isn’t Polygamous, Marrying Master Peach Blossom_2 What?! Upon hearing this, Daoist Unlimited''s mouth twitched. He knew his daughter''s character very well - outwardly gentle but fiercely resolute. If she was unwilling, no amount of coercion could possibly make her agree. If she disliked the man, she would likely have just turned her face and left. But now, she is blushing shyly? He had never seen this side of his daughter before; it was a real eye-opener. "This!" The Nascent Soul cultivators around him were all stunned; they hadn''t anticipated such a scene at all. All of them were dumbstruck. Who would have thought that the far-famed Master Peach Blossom was ready to couple with someone else? Seeing the coy look on Master Peach Blossom''s face, the Nascent Soul cultivators who had a crush on Master Peach Blossom felt as if their hearts were being pricked with needles, the pain making it difficult for them to breathe. The renowned Master Peach Blossom was not supposed to be like this. She should be aloof on a high pedestal, looking at men with disdain, as if they were disgusting bugs. But now, she had turned into a coquettishly reliant lady. Who would have thought that such a lofty goddess could transform into this? It turned out that even goddesses are not always cold. Just cold towards them. To the man she liked, the goddess was very passionate; she could smile and blush shyly, her face turning red. Looking at Zhou Sui, these Nascent Soul cultivators were so jealous that they were seething. Their hearts couldn''t help but fill with bitterness; they could only envy him. But now, they were helpless. After all, the couple was well-matched - mutually affectionate, where was there room for them to object? "Alright then, please take your seats." "Next, we will discuss the matter of merging realms." "This is a significant issue, affecting our Wuji Alliance, and even the entire future of the human clan in the Canglan Sea area." Having resolved his daughter''s matter, Daoist Unlimited felt very satisfied. Then he quickly asked Zhou Sui and others to take their seats, after which he began with the main topic. On hearing this, the Nascent Soul cultivators began to sober up. After all, they were indeed most concerned about this matter, which also affected their futures. If Boevi cultivators of the ancient demon realm were indeed coming to attack, they needed to prepare in advance. "Alliance Hierarch, what are the plans of the other Nascent Soul forces besides our Wuji Alliance?" Someone asked. "From now on, all Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators across the entire Canglan Sea area, whether from the Righteous Sects or the Demonic Sects, are to follow a non-aggression order." "No fighting or slaughter is permitted." "No factions are allowed to expand." "If anyone violates this, they will become the enemies of all the major Nascent Soul Sects." "They will be killed by everyone." Daoist Unlimited''s tone was very serious. Obviously, this time the five major sects of the Righteous Path and the three major sects of the Demonic Path had made a joint decision. After all, whether it''s the Righteous or Demonic Path, they were all part of the human clan. If they were to slaughter each other, they would only benefit the Demon Clan. Therefore, they jointly issued a non-aggression order, prohibiting the Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators from killing each other. This was in order to prevent weakening the strength of the Human Clan. Unless the realm merging phenomenon ended, this non-aggression order would not cease. "Alliance Hierarch, even if our Cultivation World really merges with the Ancient Demon Realm...." "However, it doesn''t mean that the cultivators of the Ancient Demon Realm will necessarily attack our Cultivation World." "It''s not easy for everyone to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm. Why should we fight to the death?" Someone voiced his confusion. He felt that Fourth Stage demon cultivators from the Ancient Demon Realm may not necessarily invade the Cultivation World. After all, even if a demon cultivator wants to advance to the Fourth Stage, it would require a long time and overcoming countless difficulties and dangers. They were probably not willing to see their many years of hard cultivation come to nothing. Why start a war if there''s no need for it? For everyone, there wasn''t any benefit from it. "It''s quite simple. The Human Clan and the Demon Clan can hardly coexist." "To those Demon Clan cultivators, each of us humans is a great tonic." "They''re essentially humanoid spiritual medicines." "If one were to consume a human cultivator, it would save decades, even hundreds of years of tough cultivation." "You should know that although the lifespan of demon cultivators is long, their cultivation speed is equally slow, not comparable to our human clan." "Now, by consuming human cultivators, the time spent on cultivation can be greatly reduced." "Ask yourselves, how can they resist such temptation?" Daoist Unlimited said helplessly. "This!" Many Nascent Soul cultivators were left speechless, speaking frankly, under similar circumstances, they, as fourth-stage demon cultivators, would probably also fail to resist this temptation. There are humanoid spiritual medicines everywhere. Who can resist that? "Of course, the reason the Demon Clan doesn''t dare to act is not that simple." "One very important reason is that they see us humans as weak and unworthy of coexisting peacefully with the Demon Clan." "In the ancient times, when our Cultivation World met the ancient Demon Realm, those demon cultivators entered the Cultivation World, killed human cultivators indiscriminately, slaughtering countless humans." "Hence from the very beginning, they never negotiated with us humans on an equal footing, treating our human clan as a weak species, naturally, they could not discuss peace with us." "If we had enough strength, it would not be the ancient Demon Realm invading our Cultivation World, but our Cultivation World invading the ancient Demon Realm. Therefore, war is inevitable." "We must abandon our wishful thinking and actively prepare for war." "This is a war between clans. Either you die, or I survive." Daoist Unlimited swept his gaze over everyone, his tone very serious. He knew there were some Nascent Soul cultivators who were not yet in the state, thinking the war might be avoidable. But he knew it was impossible. Unless the Demon Clan suffers a severe setback, suffers heavy losses, and suffers greatly. Otherwise, it will be impossible to prevent the invasion of the Demon Clan. "Alliance Hierarch, we understand. So what should we do next?" Someone asked. "At present, there are thirty-six areas within the Canglan Sea where signs of the void have been found." "As for those not yet discovered, we don''t even know how many there are." "Cities will be built in these thirty-six areas, serving as the first line of defense against the Demon Clan." "At that time, all eight Nascent Soul forces of our human race will send Nascent Soul Cultivators to settle in these cities." "They will monitor the portals in these places around the clock." "If any demon cultivator breaks in, they will be killed without mercy." Daoist Unlimited began to layout the plan to be followed. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing this, even Zhou Sui was unruffled, perfectly composed. Even if tasks were really assigned and he was asked to stay and guard these cities. By that time, he would just send a clone over, the main body wouldn''t be required to move. Even if there were any unexpected events, it wouldn''t be able to harm the main body. "Hierarch, what about those undiscovered portals? Is it really the case that even if these portals are sealed off, we won''t be able to prevent the arrival of the demon cultivators?" Someone frowned, feeling that such a plan wasn''t flawless and there were oversights. "We can only do our best and leave the rest to fate." "Of course, you don''t need to worry too much." "Although the ancient Demon Realm is powerful and has deep-rooted forces, the demon cultivators who truly invade our Cultivation World would probably only be a fraction, with many not interested in human cultivators." "Moreover, because the portal will be unstable in the beginning, Divinity Transformation demon cultivators cannot break in." "At most, it would be Nascent Soul demon cultivators." "With our strength, we should be able to withstand these fourth-stage demon cultivators." Daoist Unlimited said in a deep voice. He didn''t think the situation was as bad as it seemed. Even if a portal really appeared, connecting the two realms, it would not be too surprising. With the current power of the Wuji Alliance, they should be able to protect their own safety. "Moreover, this war is not entirely dangerous for us." "You know, many materials from these beasts are of great benefit to us cultivators." "The materials from these beasts can be used to make talismans, magical treasures, or even used in alchemy." "Their uses are simply endless." "Even if we can get some Third-stage Demon Cores, Fourth-stage Demon Cores, or Fifth-stage Demon Cores, it can improve our cultivation level. If we are powerful enough, we can also gain endless benefits and improve our cultivation in this war." "Perhaps this war will allow some Nascent Soul Cultivators to breakthrough and become God Transformed Honored Ones." Daoist Unlimited narrowed his eyes, and an endless ambition was revealed deep in his pupils. Chapter 512 - 300 Wedding Night, Peach Blossom Spiritual Body_1 This time, the Nascent Soul meeting of the Wuji Alliance also lasted for a whole day. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The contents of the meeting were essentially perfecting various details. Before long, the matter of merging territories spread throughout the various places in the Wuji Alliance''s sea domains. It was known to countless cultivators. Of course, the gossip news about Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom soon being wed also spread like a hurricane throughout the Canglan Sea. After all, Master Peach Blossom''s fame was just too great. The reputation of the number one beauty in the Canglan Sea had long since spread far and wide. Such an unparalleled beauty was actually marrying a man, it was simply explosive news. Even the matter of merging territories had to step aside before such tantalizing gossip. "No way, is it real or fake? Master Peach Blossom is actually getting married? What a joke. What kind of man deserves such an exquisite beauty?" The many admirers of Master Peach Blossom were utterly devastated. They could hardly accept this news that was like a death knell, their hearts were being torn apart. If they hadn''t triple checked the authenticity of this news, they would probably have wanted to kill the rumour mongers. "The truth is indeed true. The Wuji Alliance has announced the Dao Companion ceremony, inviting many fellow cultivators to observe the ceremony." "Who in the world is the man who received Master Peach Blossom''s favor?" "It''s said that he''s just a loose cultivator and not a cultivator from any Nascent Soul Sect, hailing from Immortal Mist Island in a remote sea domain. But this person is extraordinarily talented, and has successfully reached the Nascent Soul stage in just a hundred years." "That''s too unbelievable; did such a thing really happen? Even in the ancient era of the Cultivation World, not many were able to achieve this ¡ª this is akin to a Divinity Transformation." "Exactly, this is true, I have triple checked it. The man is called Zhou Sui, always keeping a low profile, pretty much nobody has heard of his name. Only when he advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, did he reveal himself to the world." "I looked into his past, he established his foundation at twenty-four, achieved Core Formation at fifty-four and Nascent Soul at a hundred. Truly a genius blessed by nature! For such a talent to remain unnoticed before reaching the Nascent Soul stage shows that he is very cunning and not arrogant or domineering, he''s an extremely accomplished cultivator that should not be underestimated." The Nascent Soul cultivators were discussing animatedly. They all immediately looked into Zhou Sui''s information. The more they found out about Zhou Sui''s information, the more they were shocked by this unparalleled genius. This guy, while possessing a high talent, was also an ascetic practitioner who never showed off or was domineering. By the time the crowd knew his name, he had already achieved Nascent Soul. By this time, it was too late to suppress such a genius even if they wanted to. "Moreover, I heard that Zhou Sui is a married man. He has over a dozen Dao Companions, one of which is a Nascent Soul female cultivator while the rest are Golden Core female cultivators. He''s quite a lady''s man." "No way, would Master Peach Blossom prefer to marry a married man over giving us a glance?" "What on earth does this damn man have? He actually married so many high-ranking female cultivators, even a Nascent Soul Dao Companion." "I heard that he is extremely robust and lively, capturing the heart of Master Peach Blossom, making her unable to resist him." "This scoundrel actually made so many high-ranking female cultivators willingly share a husband. How incredible. How did he do that?" "There''s no help for it. He''s extraordinarily handsome, proficient in various secret techniques and has a Divinity Transformation demeanor. Which female cultivator wouldn''t love such a man? He''s presentable in public and competent in the bed chambers." "Damn it, I''m going to cultivate various secret techniques too, see if I can find a Nascent Soul Dao Companion." "Stop dreaming. This requires talent. Your ''tool'' is like a thermoprobe, going in for a poke and coming out fast, no amount of practice will help." "Fuck, you bunch of assholes, I''ve got plenty of talents. You''re all just jealous." The cultivators were utterly despondent and helpless. Despite their envy over Master Peach Blossom getting married, it was her decision, approved by Daoist Unlimited. No one else could possibly oppose it. ...... A few days later¡­ Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom''s wedding ceremony was held as scheduled, it was a grand event, and many Nascent Soul cultivators attended. Of course, Dao Companions like Leng Yuexi and Lin Yazhu didn''t refuse this matter. On the contrary, they were very welcoming. In fact, they had long discussed this matter with Master Peach Blossom. Only Zhou was kept in the dark. After all, for cultivators like Lin Yazhu, the benefits of their beloved husband marrying Master Peach Blossom were just too grand. It wasn''t simply because he was marrying a beautiful wife. They were also getting the giant entity that was the Wuji Alliance. In the future, they would be the real power holders in the Wuji Alliance. When Daoist Unlimited''s lifespan ran out, the Wuji Alliance would belong to them. So, why wouldn''t they let Zhou marry Master Peach Blossom? The wedding banquet was quite boisterous. Many important people from various forces attended. Even Sect Elders from the Tianjian Sect, Piaomiao Palace, Sunset Sect and so on showed up. Although many admirers were green with envy and utterly unconvinced by Zhou Sui, they dare not kick up a fuss in front of people like Daoist Unlimited. The wedding ceremony was basically completed smoothly. At nightfall, Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom entered the bridal chamber. "I''m sorry, Husband." "I''m afraid you won''t be able to deflower me tonight." Chapter 513 - 300 Bridal Chamber Candle Night, Peach Blossom Spiritual Body_2 Master Peach Blossom was dressed in a red gown, showcasing her stunning figure, charming curves, and blushing pretty face. She was extraordinarily enchanting, a peerless beauty that would cause any man to salivate on sight. Perhaps any man who saw Master Peach Blossom now would fall at her feet. She looked at Zhou Sui, blushing shyly. "Oh, why is this so?" Zhou Sui, restraining his inner impulse, patiently asked. Indeed, it was too difficult to bear seeing a cooked duck trying to fly away. "I have a special physical constitution known as the Peach Blossom Spiritual Body." "This constitution allows me to cultivate at an extremely fast speed, and simultaneously possess a natural seductive power." "Every movement, every frown, every smile could make other cultivators fall into obsession, inherently alluring and irresistible." "What''s even scarier is that if I were to combine cultivation with a man, I would absorb his vital essence, thus strengthening my own physique." "Because of this, I''ve kept my purity and never interacted with any man over these many years." "Of course, if only for the sake of cultivation, I could let go and exploit my Peach Blossom Spiritual Body to absorb the vital essence of numerous male cultivators." "But then, I would be possessed by the Demonic Path and become lost." "Then I would end up having my Peach Blossom Body backfire." "My mother, who had the same constitution suffered because she indulged too much, and died to the backfire of the Peach Blossom Body. Eventually, she transformed into a peach tree and was planted on Peach Blossom Island." Master Peach Blossom revealed her deepest secret. "Peach Blossom Spiritual Body, there exists such a physical constitution in this world?" "The world is indeed full of wonders." Zhou Sui marveled. In fact, from the beginning, he had sensed the distinction of Master Peach Blossom''s constitution from other women. It was almost as if she naturally carried the power of seduction. Seeing this now, it indeed is due to her unique spiritual body. No wonder Master Peach Blossom has always lived on Peach Blossom Island; her mother was buried on this island. Meanwhile, she also wanted to avoid the troubles brought by the Peach Blossom Spiritual Body. Therefore, she has always refused to interact with other men. It''s a pity, however, that she wound up falling into his hands. "In that case, when will it be possible?" Zhou Sui asked. "Only if I advance to Divinity Transformation can I completely resolve the issues of my constitution." "By then, I will no longer become a source of trouble for you." "Of course, if you don''t mind, there are three thousand beautiful cultivators on Peach Blossom Island." "They can become your concubines to fulfill your needs." Master Peach Blossom looked a bit sorry as she spoke to Zhou Sui. As a partner, It was indeed a failure to not be able to meet the needs of her man. But there was no choice. The Peach Blossom Spiritual Body of hers would be a great damage to men. If they were to have a relationship, she would probably absorb the vital essence of her man. In the long run, a huge problem will inevitably occur. Of course, she had already thought of a solution for this, which was to have the female cultivators on her Peach Blossom Island assist. As these maidservants were adopted by her, they were loyal to her. Whatever she said, they would comply. Moreover, if they were to marry her husband as concubines, they would definitely be happy. After all, her husband was a man with a Divinity Transformation posture. If they could truly become God Transformation cultivators, they would be the masters of the Canglan Sea area. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "No need." "Which woman in this world could compare with you?" "Apart from you, I don''t want anyone else." "Attempting to evade the responsibilities of a partner, it seems like you are trying to make me angry." Zhou Sui looked at Master Peach Blossom. How could he ever let the cooked duck fly away? Even in his dreams, this couldn''t happen. Of course, if he achieved the initial completion of an early-stage Nascent Soul, and then borrowed the enormous Yuanyin Force of Master Peach Blossom, perhaps it could help him break through the bottleneck and advance to mid-stage Nascent Soul. But he, Zhou Sui did not need to do such a troublesome task. Even without the need to borrow the Yuanyin force of his partner, he could still break through the bottleneck. Cultivation requires timely enjoyment and open-mindedness. However, the Peach Blossom Spiritual Body is indeed bothersome. For other male cultivators, Master Peach Blossom is a witch, a night of pleasure will undoubtedly lead to death, with all the essence on their bodies absorbed. Of course, male cultivators with profound cultivation could withstand many times, just like Daoist Unlimited, who is her father. That''s how Master Peach Blossom was born. But Zhou Sui wasn''t afraid of the Peach Blossom Spiritual Body at all. After all, he has a Dragon-Elephant Body with his vital essence more abundant than one could imagine. No matter how powerful the Peach Blossom Spiritual Body was, it was impossible to completely absorb his vital essence. More importantly, the power of the Obsession Gu was quite significant and could turn the rotten into the spectacular. The things that Master Peach Blossom worried about were needless fears. "No, I... I''m not..." Master Peach Blossom wanted to say something else. But Zhou Sui didn''t give her any chance to speak any further. He instantaneously blew out the room''s candle, plunging it into total darkness. Immediately after, sounds echoed from within the dark room. ...... Early the next morning, the sun rose, and the light was bright. Master Peach Blossom lethargically lay on Zhou Sui''s body, her pretty face flushed. Her charming eyes glancing at Zhou Sui with a bashful yet displeased look. She didn''t expect this man to be this forceful, not giving her any chance to refuse. Chapter 514 - 300 Wedding Night, Peach Blossom Spiritual Body_3 But indeed, as this man had said, her Peach Blossom Spiritual Body had no side effects on this man. Because she found that the Spirit Qi on this man was so massive that it was beyond imagination. If the aura of other male cultivators was comparable to a well, then the energy within this man was like the Yangtze River - vast and boundless in a way where one could not see the end. Therefore, even if she consumed him to the brim, it seemed she could not hurt the roots of this man at all. No wonder this bad man is so vigorous every day; his Qi and blood are truly astonishing. In this way, she indeed seems to be a perfect match with this man. Their physiques are extremely compatible. The Peach Blossom Body absorbs the Spirit Qi from a man; if it were different men, it would cause the Qi to be chaotic, impure, and thus lead to impurities in their Mana, damaging the foundations of their cultivation. Her mother was once like this. But now, things are different. If she simply draws upon the Spirit Qi of one man, then the problem of impure Spirit Qi would not manifest. On the contrary, she can rely on this ability to quickly enhance her own cultivation and increase her practice efficiency. Assuming this man''s Spirit Qi is inexhaustible and can be infinitely drawn upon. She first thought that such a man did not exist in this world. But now, it appeared that she had underestimated men. At least, her beloved husband was such an inexhaustible, vigorous monster. Even though they had cultivated all night, the Spirit Qi on her man not only didn''t weaken, but it grew even more strong and vigorous. If it was not witnessed first hand, who would believe such a thing. "Indeed." At this moment, Zhou Sui was feeling the booming Nascent Soul Mana within him. His Nascent Soul in the depths of his Dantian Qi Sea had also grown, from the original state of a 0-year-old baby to the form of a 18-month-old baby, the massive Nascent Soul Mana surged out of it. Like a vast river, it circulated in every corner of his body. A powerful Nascent Soul Mana field spread around him, controlling nature''s spiritual energy everywhere, and it was formidable in every respect. One had to admit, Master Peach Blossom was indeed a female cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage. She had been single for more than five hundred years and the Yuanyin power within her body was profound to an unimaginable extent. After acquiring this energy, it unexpectedly raised his cultivation to 70% of the Early-stage Nascent Soul. This progress in cultivation was truly astounding. It had saved him more than a hundred years of hard cultivation. If he were to wait until he had perfected the Nascent Soul Early Stage and then acquire this energy, it would undoubtedly help him break through the bottleneck and smoothly advance to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. Unfortunately, he simply couldn''t wait that long. A delicious feast was right in front of him, it would be foolish not to eat it now and wait until later. And saving more than a hundred years of hard cultivation was indeed a great feat. Anyway, he didn''t think the bottleneck of the Nascent Soul Early Stage could hold him back. Even without the help of Master Peach Blossom, he could also break through the bottleneck and advance to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "How about it? I told you that your Peach Blossom Spiritual Body wouldn''t harm me." "You believe me now, right?" Zhou Sui held the stunning beauty, Master Peach Blossom, in his arms, smiled faintly with a feeling of satisfaction in his heart. He was deeply moved, having waited so long, he had finally acquired Master Peach Blossom and made her his woman. The bitter lead to the sweet, it seemed. Obviously, his high-profile marriage to Master Peach Blossom would definitely provoke the jealousy of many Nascent Soul cultivators. But so what? Times had changed; he now had sufficient strength to deal with any envy. As long as he stayed in the Tri-Star Island Group, even if a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator came to kill him, they would still face destruction. "I didn''t expect that your Spirit Qi is so strong." "Even my Peach Blossom Spiritual Body doesn''t harm you at all." "In fact, it helps you to absorb the excess Pure Yang Spirit Qi, which may actually benefit your cultivation." Master Peach Blossom gazed at Zhou Sui, filled with emotion as she spoke. She never thought that such vigorous men exist in this world. No matter how much she tried to absorb, even if she was full, he was still as energetic as ever. It can only be said that her choice was indeed correct. "By the way, husband, there''s something else I need to tell you." It seemed that Master Peach Blossom had thought of something. Looking at Zhou Sui, her expression was very serious. "Oh, what is it?" Zhou Sui curiously looked at Master Peach Blossom. "Master Peach Blossom is not my real name, it''s just my religious name." "In fact, my real name is Zhao Taoyao." "It''s a name known only to those close to me." "So I wanted you to know." Master Peach Blossom affectionately looked at Zhou Sui, speaking very seriously. "Tao Yao, huh? That''s indeed a good name." "You should move to the Immortal Mist Peak afterwards." "We can''t just get married and live separately." Zhou Sui rubbed his chin, looked at Zhao Taoyao''s big watery eyes, seemed full of charm. It was as if she had completely unlocked her Peach Blossom Spiritual Body after one session of cultivation. The charm emanating from her now seemed even greater than before. One could say the potential of the Peach Blossom Spiritual Body is endless. If one talks about talent, she must be many times stronger than her mother. "Hmm." Upon hearing this, Master Peach Blossom''s face turned rosy. The saying was true; go wherever your husband goes. Now that she was Zhou Sui''s wife, she naturally needed to live with Zhou Sui - it was the most natural thing to do. Chapter 515 - 300 Wedding Night, Peach Blossom Spiritual Body_4 As soon as the words fell, Zhou Sui embraced Master Peach Blossom, seizing the time to cultivate once again. They were indulging in moments of joy without any thought of returning. ... A few days passed. Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom returned to the Immortal Mist Sect. After the wedding ceremony, the commotion gradually subsided. After all, every cultivator had their own things to do and could not always concern themselves with these matters. The most crucial thing was that the phenomenon of Realm merging was growing more and more severe, with more and more signs of void appearing. This caught the attention of a large number of cultivators. Many Nascent Soul forces started to take action and built city walls in places where void signs appeared. If gates to other realms formed and monsters ran out, they would strike immediately like thunder. Of course, these void signs had not yet formed complete gates, and no monsters had escaped from them yet, so it was relatively safe for the time being. "Who would have thought that I would be so unlucky to encounter the Realm merging phenomenon which only happens once every tens of thousands of years, as well as an invasion from the ancient demon realm. It seems there won''t be peace for the next few hundred years." "Although for the time being, fifth-stage monsters can''t pass through the gates, this is just a matter of time. It seems necessary to quickly improve my cultivation to be able to face the coming disaster." At this moment in the quiet chamber, Zhou Sui contemplated his plans for the future in silence. A sense of urgency couldn''t help but rise in his heart. Although his current cultivation was already in the early stage of Nascent Soul, facing the invasion of the ancient demon realm, this level of cultivation was still not enough. He should at least reach the Divinity Transformation Realm, being invincible among humans, to feel somewhat safe. Otherwise, if he encountered many fourth-stage and even fifth-stage monsters, he might not be able to withstand them. "Think defeat first before victory." "It seems that it''s time for me to find an escape route." "After all, who can predict what will happen in the future?" S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If the Canglan Sea area is invaded by a large number of monsters, and the Nascent Soul forces can''t resist, I would probably have to abandon the base of the Wuji Alliance and start anew somewhere else." "Although it may not go as bad as this, it''s necessary to be prepared in advance." "That''s right, even if it''s not possible to stay in the Canglan Sea area, it might be possible to stay in other regions." "For example, the East Wastelands, the Western Wilderness Continent, the Northern Wilderness Continent, and the Southern Wilderness Continent." "These places are the center of this world, home to many cultivation sects." "It is said that there are even Nascent Soul Sects there." "If I go to these places, with God Transformed Honored Ones offering protection, I could certainly ensure safety." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, thinking about his backup plan. Of course, to cover such a vast distance required a certain level of power. Even a fourth-stage teleportation insect couldn''t manage it. The only possibility was the Ancient Teleportation Array. This was a top-tier fifth-stage array with endless mysteries. In the Ancient Era, the Ku Rong Sect relied on this Ancient Teleportation Array to transport themselves to various places in the world and connect with the surrounding realms of cultivators. If this Ancient Teleportation Array is activated, it might be able to send me to other parts of the cultivation world." "Unfortunately, at present, the Ancient Teleportation Array has not yet been repaired." Zhou Sui felt a bit helpless. He had originally thought that he could repair the Ancient Teleportation Array quickly. Clearly he underestimated the difficulty of repairing it. Even if he knew the principle of the Ancient Teleportation Array, to repair the damaged array would require a great deal of time, and it was impossible to do so in a few short years." "Hmm, the goals for the next step are simple." "That is, to repair the Ancient Teleportation Array and the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array." "After all, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array has sealed the Divinity Transformed demon. If this demon were to escape, the disaster caused would be no lesser than an invasion by the ancient demon realm, or even more dreadful." "Once the Ancient Teleportation Array is repaired, I can go to other regions to explore." "And find an escape route." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes and immediately made a decision. He had always been strategic, always planning three steps ahead. The future might not necessarily be as disastrous as it seems." But who can be sure? If it doesn''t happen, all the better." If it does, he can always take his wives and concubines on the run." After all, the cultivation world is vast, and one can live anywhere." There is no need to confront the enemy head-on." He can still make a comeback after he advances to godhood." Chapter 640 - 337: Commitment and Promotion to Nascent Soul Late Stage_3 Zhou Sui looked at Ye Feirou curiously. "I don''t know if we could find a secluded place. I have something to discuss with you," she said. Ye Feirou was staring at Zhou Sui earnestly. "Alright, of course, there''s no problem," he said. "Tao Yao, you guys go back first. I will chat with Palace Master Ye for a while. I should be back soon," Zhou Sui said to Master Peach Blossom. "Alright, dear." Master Peach Blossom nodded. She, along with Daoist Unlimited and others, took the Teleportation Array and quickly returned to the Wuji Alliance. In no time, Zhou Sui and Ye Feirou had arrived in a secret room of the Piaomiao Palace. "Zhou, if I''m not mistaken, you should be Master Mu, who now controls the ruins of the Ku Rong Sect, aren''t you?" Her beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at Zhou Sui and got straight to the point. "Oh, what makes you think so, Ye?" Zhou Sui neither admitted nor denied it. "It''s because the Ku Rong Mysterious Light technique you used yesterday is well-known. Without it, you would not have been able to kill the three God Transformation Level sea dragons. In fact, not only did I notice, I believe the other Nascent Soul Cultivators present did as well." "However, they feared your reputation, hence they remained silent," Ye Feirou said, her eyes fixed on Zhou Sui. She was practically certain that he was the very Master Mu who had held her ransom in the past. Thinking of the incident made her livid as that was the first time she had ever suffered such a setback in her life. "Since you guessed it Ye, then I have to admit." "Yes, I do control the ruins of the Ku Rong Sect." "So, what does Ye mean by pointing this out?" Zhou Sui nodded. He knew that using the Ku Rong Mysterious Light technique would definitely not fool the other Nascent Soul Cultivators. Even though the Ku Rong Sect had long disappeared, its related events were still recorded in various texts. Most ordinary cultivators were unaware of this, but these ancient Nascent Soul Sects certainly did. No Nascent Soul Ancestor could be a fool. Of course, at this point, he was not afraid of revealing these secrets anymore. Given his current strength, even exposure would not matter. No one would dare to attack the Xuanhuang Sect. His power had been completely demonstrated in the recent battle. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it hadn''t been so, there would have been Nascent Soul Cultivators who questioned him earlier. "Zhou, I won''t hide it from you." "The reason I point this out is because I want to relocate the Piaomiao Palace from this sea area. " "We even want to join the Xuanhuang Sect," Ye Feirou said solemnly, making a shocking decision. What?! As soon as the words were spoken, Zhou Sui was stunned and found it hard to believe. He didn''t expect Ye Feirou would make such a decision. After all, Piaomiao Palace had been one of the five Nascent Soul Sects in the Canglan Sea area for thousands of years. But now, it''s making such a decision, which was completely unthinkable. If this news got out, it would definitely shock the entire Canglan Sea area. It was as if the Xuanhuang Sect was swallowing up an elephant. "Why such a decision?" But Zhou Sui soon calmed down. He knew Ye Feirou was not an impulsive woman. Having been a Palace Master for hundreds of years, she was extremely prudent and must have calculated this for a long time to make such a decision. "Well." "It''s because of the invasion of the Demon Clan, of course." "Though we''ve ruined the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation and disrupted the Demon Clan''s plan this time." "But the Demon Clan is strong, and our Human Clan situation hasn''t changed at all." "The Realm Gate will still constantly produce more beasts." "The Fourth Stage beasts we killed before are a drop in the ocean for the Demon Realm." "The most helpless thing is that our Piaomiao Palace area is the most plagued by these beastly disasters." "If it continues like this and a few more Fourth Stage beasts attack, our Piaomiao Palace will definitely be destroyed." "So, I''ve long considered relocating the Piaomiao Palace." "But unfortunately, there hasn''t been a suitable place for relocation." "But now, it''s different." "You, Zhou, have obtained the ruins of the Ku Rong Sect, which is a Fifth Stage island, with a Fifth Stage Spirit Vein." "We can well accommodate the whole Piaomiao Palace." "If we can join the Xuanhuang Sect, then our Piaomiao Palace can survive." Ye Feirou spoke seriously. She was concerned about the survival of Piaomiao Palace in the future. Even if we won this battle, it doesn''t mean the end of the war. It''s just the beginning of the war between Humans and Demons. In the coming hundreds, even thousands of years, the entire Cultivation World may fall into war. Under such circumstances, the Piaomiao Palace must find space for survival, or it will surely be destroyed by the Demon Clan. At this moment, joining the Xuanhuang Sector is the best choice. Not only can they get Zhou Sui''s protection, but they can also live on a Fifth Stage island. It''s simply a win-win situation. Of course, nominally, it may seem unpleasant since it seems like the Piaomiao Palace has been swallowed up by the Xuanhuang Sect. But she doesn''t care. As long as the Cultivators of Piaomiao Palace can survive, it is the best thing for her. "Palace Master Ye, you are indeed farsighted," Zhou Sui complimented. "But, why should I agree to your joining the Xuanhuang Sect?" "Given the strength and number of the Piaomiao Palace, you might take over our Xuanhuang Sect after joining." Chapter 641 - 337: Commitment and Promotion to Nascent Soul Late Stage_4 "You''ve turned my Xuanhuang Sect into a breeding ground for turmoil." "You''re simply taking advantage of my Xuanhuang Sect." Zhou Sui said sternly. He wouldn''t so easily agree to Ye Feirou''s request. Even if he really accepted, it would have to be under the condition that the Xuanhuang Sect held absolute dominance. After all, considering the current situation, the Xuanhuang Sect would eventually become a Nascent Soul Sect. It could be said that whether Piaomiao Palace joined or not didn''t really make a significant difference. On the contrary, if they joined the Xuanhuang Sect, they would consume the sect''s resources and dominate various parts of Xuanhuang Island. Of course, he indeed needed some cultivators to inhabit Xuanhuang Island. After all, Xuanhuang Island, with more than a million kilometers in diameter, could easily accommodate tens of billions of people. "I also understand that this request may put Zhou friend in a difficult position." "So, I want to lend a helping hand." "If I''m not mistaken, your cultivation is almost at the peak of the middle period of the Nascent Soul stage, isn''t it?" "It''s only a step away from the late Nascent Soul stage." Ye Feirou''s beautiful eyes gazed at Zhou Sui. "Yes, my cultivation has indeed reached the full completion of the middle stage of the Nascent Soul." Zhou Sui nodded his head. "A genius only emerges once in every ten thousand years in the Canglan Sea. You live up to this title with your outstanding talent." "Only a little over a hundred years old, and you''ve already reached such a level of cultivation." "Compared to other Nascent Soul cultivators, they''re truly nothing more than trash." Ye Feirou sighed internally. Thinking of Zhou Sui''s age, looking at his cultivation level and his track record, she could only say he is a prodigy blessed by the heavens, genuinely like an immortal descending to the mortal realm. Perhaps this is the blessed child of the human clan who appears once in ten thousand years when they face a great catastrophe. Otherwise, how could he have so many consecutive amazing experiences, with cultivation advancing by leaps and bounds in such a short time? Normally, even a cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root reaching the Golden Core stage at this age would be considered progressing at a rapid pace. But now, he has already become a major figure in the middle stages of the Nascent Soul, which is just too terrifying. But in chaotic times, a monstrous genius always appears. Perhaps Zhou Sui is the chosen one born out of the human clan''s catastrophe. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If Piaomiao Palace binds itself to this man, only then can it survive the upcoming catastrophe. With this thought in mind, she made her unwavering decision. "But even so, given your cultivation level, it is far from enough to deal with the coming catastrophe." "Especially this time, you''ve killed so many fourth-stage demon cultivators, including prodigious talents from the Flood Dragon Clan and the Demon Phoenix Clan." "It can be said that you''ve already become the nemesis, a major threat to the Demon Clan." "As soon as the realm gate develops enough to accommodate the Nascent Soul stage demon cultivators, they will likely come to kill you first." "Of course, the growth of the realm gate requires time, but it''s only a few hundred years." "For us Nascent Soul cultivators, a few hundred years is as fleeting as the blink of an eye." Ye Feirou said solemnly, pointing out the danger Zhou Sui will face in the future. "The future is indeed full of calamities, but I wonder what is the purpose of telling me all this?" Zhou Sui asked in a deep voice. "I want to express my sincerity to you." "Although I am already more than seven hundred years old, withered and past my prime." "The only thing that might catch your interest is the Yin Force I have cultivated for more than seven hundred years." "With this Yin Force, you might be able to advance to the late stage of the Nascent Soul right away." "Of course, with your talent, reaching the late stage of the Nascent Soul is inevitable." "But with my help, you can save a lot of cultivation time." "In this way, you might be able to step into the Divinity Transformation stage within a few hundred years." "Then, even if you encounter demon cultivators at the Divinity Transformation stage, you''ll have the power to resist." "This is my sincerity, and I hope you will accept." Ye Feirou''s cheeks reddened, her eyes coyly seductive. This was the first time she had offered herself so willingly to a man. But there was no other way. All of this was for the future of Piaomiao Palace and the future of the human clan in the Canglan Sea. Only by offering herself to this chosen one of the human clan and assisting his cultivation could there be hope for the human clan in the future. In her heart, she was acting for the greater good of the human clan. At this moment, she could feel a wave of heat racking her body, almost impossible to suppress. "This!" Zhou Sui blinked his eyes. He could sense that Ye Feirou''s feelings towards him seemed to have unknowingly reached the full completion stage, which was why she would make such an intimate move. Looking at the stunning beauty of the Canglan Sea''s number one beauty and her impressive figure, he couldn''t help but be somewhat infatuated. This woman does not possess any charm techniques, yet she could bewitch all living beings, truly a gem among gems. In no time at all, the sounds of deep intimacy echoed in the secret chamber. ... A night passed. In a secret chamber of Piaomiao Palace. "Last night, you and your companion practiced dual cultivation seven times, becoming emotionally connected and enhanced your feelings for each other." "You gained a certain degree of experience in swordsmanship and a certain degree of cultivation experience." "Your Spiritual Root Aptitude has been improved to some extent." "You gained her immense Yin Force which helped you advance to the Late Nascent Soul stage." At this moment, Zhou Sui gradually woke up. He instantly felt an enormous Nascent Soul mana filling his body. Streams of vast mana, like mighty rivers, surged through his meridians, flowing unceasingly and magnificently. Chapter 518 - 302: The Unrivaled Beauty in the Lake, the Nation-wrecking Qian Ziyun_1 A few days later. In celebration of successfully refining the fourth stage Treasure Pill, Purple Blood Pill, Zhou Sui and his wife studied relentlessly for several days. It was quite an energy-draining endeavor. They only paused when their strength was completely depleted. After all, learning requires a balance of exertion and leisure, and one cannot overwork oneself. If they did, it would be more harmful than beneficial. "Hmm, so the Ancient Teleportation Array has finally been repaired?" Zhou Sui had a thought, and a smile appeared on his face. Because he received information from his Clone, the Ancient Teleportation Array on Ku Rong Sect''s island had finally been repaired. The twenty-year wait was indeed worth it. Whoosh! Upon thinking about this, he skillfully used the power of the Teleportation Insect. In an instant, he was teleported to the Ku Rong Sect Island. On the vast flat ground on the island, an ancient teleportation array array over a hundred kilometers was laid out. On the ground appeared innumerable void patterns. They seemed to contain enormous spatial energy. Inserted on each node of the Seventh-Order formation was a top-grade Spirit Stone. The Ancient Teleportation Array alone incorporated at least a million top-grade Spirit Stones. Consequently, it became clear how difficult it was to construct an Ancient Teleportation Array. Even if you had the necessary technology, ample resources were also essential. Only a Nascent Soul Sect could gather such a large quantity of Spirit Stones and Seventh-Order formation materials. Of course, the large number of premium Spirit Stones used was because this Ancient Teleportation Array served as the Mother-Sub Transport Array. Such a formation alone connected to other Sub-Transport Arrays around the world. The distance it could teleport was much longer, by an unknown multiple, compared to ordinary Transport Arrays. It could even teleport across different domains. In the past, the Ku Rong Sect ruled over half of the Canglan Sea, becoming an unprecedented overlord, through the use of this Ancient Teleportation Array. Bang ~~ Suddenly, with a thought, Zhou Sui''s Divine Sense immediately connected with the Ancient Teleportation Array, gaining control over the core of the formation. Suddenly, a spatial map appeared deep in his Sea of Consciousness. The map had eighteen spatial nodes, each representing a Sub-Transport Array. Each node indicated a place he could teleport to. "Not bad, it is even better than I expected." "There are still eighteen Sub-Transport Arrays." "I thought that the majority of the Sub-Transport Arrays had been completely destroyed." Zhou Sui cracked a smile, feeling quite pleased. If the Sub-Transport Arrays still existed, it meant that the Ancient Teleportation Array could still be used. After all, the presence of only a Mother-Sub Transport Array without any Sub-Transport Arrays was simply futile. The Mother-Sub Transport Array was complementary. When the Ku Rong Sect was at its peak, it was said that the number of Sub-Transport Arrays reached tens of thousands. They were spread across various islands, and even the four continents had Sub-Transport Arrays. It goes to show how powerful it was initially. Regrettably, over tens of thousands of years, many Sub-Transport Arrays were either destroyed in wars or deliberately damaged by Cultivators due to the passage of time. Why were the Sub-Transport Arrays destroyed?! In fact, the reason was simple: because these Sub-Transport Arrays contained top-grade Spirit Stones. If they destroyed the formation, they could naturally extract the Spirit Stones. Many Cultivators naturally could not resist such temptation. Over time, a large number of short-sighted Cultivators destroyed many Transport Arrays. As days went by, fewer and fewer people could repair them. This gradually resulted in a decrease in the number of Transport Arrays in the Cultivation World. Therefore, it became increasingly difficult to connect various Cultivation regions. "Hold on, hasn''t the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array been repaired yet?" At this moment, Zhou Sui suddenly sensed a strange vibration resonating from the entire island. The source of the earthquake was from the valley where the Divinity Transformation Demon was sealed. It seemed that the Divinity Transformation Demon knew that someone was continuously repairing the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. From time to time, it attacked the Sealing Formation, causing the island to vibrate and rumble... But under the control of the Array Heart Gu, the Divinity Transformation Demon always failed. However, if this continued, the enemy would sooner or later break through the Sealing. Thus, he needed to repair the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array immediately. This was without a doubt a priority. "Yes, I am still lacking some key formation materials." "This is the fifth stage material, Eight Desolate Heist Gold." "Of course, it is an extremely precious ore material that has become extinct in this world." "But it is one of the main materials of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array." "If used in the formation, it can not only strengthen the power of the formation but also enhance the power to kill the demon." "This way, the power of the Divinity Transformation Demon will gradually weaken." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. Since the Array Heart Gu had assimilated the high-quality fifth stage formation, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array, the more he knew how formidable this formation was. Even a Divinity Transformation Demon stuck in this formation could not escape from it. To tell the truth, if not for the Divinity Transformation Demon''s long lifespan, it would have already died of old age in the formation. Not like now, it was still lively and energetic, bouncing around everywhere. He originally wanted to obtain the Eight Desolate Heist Gold from the Nascent Soul power where it was previously trapped. Regrettably, none of the numerous Nascent Soul Sects within the entire Canglan Sea had this kind of fifth-stage material. Hence, he was helpless. "It seems I have to rely on the power of the Object-searching Gu." Thinking of this, Zhou Sui formed a thought. He then controlled the fourth-stage Object-searching Gu, activating its power. Chapter 519 - 302: The Unrivalled Beauty in the Lake, Nation-wrecking Qian Ziyun_2 Buzz~~ Suddenly, an unknown energy was released from the Object-searching Gu, spreading in all directions, endlessly searching for information and traces about the Eight Desolate Heist Gold. Boom~~ Without knowing how much time had passed, a piece of information suddenly surged out from the Object-searching Gu and submerged itself deep into his Sea of Consciousness. "Found it." "Finally, I found the exact location of the Eight Desolate Heist Gold." "And it''s even in the Canglan Sea area." Zhou Sui''s eyes glinted with a hint of excitement. He sensed that the Eight Desolate Heist Gold seemed to be near the end of a distant sea region, an unimaginable distance from the Tri-Star Island Group. If he were to reach it by flying on his own, it would probably take him decades. "Hmm, it seems like one of the teleportation points of the Ancient Teleportation Array is near the Eight Desolate Heist Gold." "Could there be a connection between the two?" At this moment, a thought occurred to Zhou Sui. He discovered that of the eighteen existing spatial nodes of the Ancient Teleportation Array, one of them was near the Eight Desolate Heist Gold. By using the Ancient Teleportation Array, he could reach that place. It could save him a lot of time. At this moment, he thought of the former Ku Rong Sect, who must have collected materials from various places to build the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array, including the location where the Eight Desolate Heist Gold was bred. Maybe the Ku Rong Sect had thought of this and left the teleportation array behind. To facilitate future generations to acquire the Eight Desolate Heist Gold. "Since that''s the case, let''s go and see." Zhou Sui''s eyes slightly narrowed. Naturally, his true body wouldn''t move. This was such a dangerous task, it''s better to let his clone do it. First, let his clone venture the path, and if there is an opportunity, bring back the Eight Desolate Heist Gold. If there isn''t, then consider other alternatives. ....... At this moment, in a Secret Realm World. The Nascent Soul Cultivators of the Sky Demon Sect, Heisha Palace, and Xuan Yin Sect all found themselves here. Everyone was extremely thrilled. "Haha, the Demon Slaying Secret Realm has finally reopened, it was worth waiting for a hundred years." A Nascent Soul of the Sky Demon Sect laughed heartily, clearly overjoyed. This Demon Slaying Secret Realm was located within the territory ruled by Skymon Sect. It was a Divinity Transformation Secret Realm, spawning many treasures and Spiritual Medicines that made many Nascent Soul cultivators drool. Obviously, the Demon Slaying Secret Realm had become one of the most important Secret Realm Worlds for the three major Demon Sects. But this Demon Slaying Secret Realm only opens once every hundred years, each time only for a month. To the numerous Nascent Soul Cultivators, this was an incredibly precious opportunity, and not one to be missed. "Legend has it that this Demon Slaying Secret Realm originated from the Divinity Transformation Sect, the Demon Slaying Sect in the Ancient Era. I wonder if the legend is true or not?" someone curiously asked. "Of course it''s true." "The Divinity Transformation Sect, the Demon Slaying Sect once enjoyed equal fame with the Ku Rong Sect and was well-known in the Ancient Era." "But the Demon Slaying Sect was known for its battle strength. They took on the mission of slaughtering demons, swearing to eradicate every single demon in the Cultivation World." "It is said that every disciple of the Demon Slaying Sect had a tragic past, having survived the massacre of demons, and hence, harbored deep hatred towards the demons." "In the Ancient Era, the Cultivation World and the Ancient Demon Realm had a fusion phenomenon, a large number of demons poured in, causing irreversible damage to our Cultivation World." "Even though the fusion phenomenon with the Ancient Demon realm lasted only a few hundred years, those demons didn''t leave. They stayed and the disaster of demons lasted for thousands of years. Countless cultivators paid a heavy price to kill all the demons, or seal them." "However, given the Demon Slaying Sect''s approach, it naturally became a thorn in the side of many demons, and was attacked by many Divinity Transformation level demons. The entire sect was destroyed and many disciples of the Demon Slaying Sect were killed." "This Demon Slaying Secret Realm is a Secret Realm left by the Divinity Transformation Sect, the Demon Slaying Sect. This place is said to have many legacies of the Demon Slaying Sect and a large number of sealed demons." The many Nascent Soul Cultivators were abuzz with discussions. Their discussions spoke of the origin of the Divinity Transformation Secret Realm, the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, which was from the Divinity Transformation Sect, the Demon Slaying Sect, and was only discovered in the recent thousand years. Later, it was controlled by the three major Demon Sects. The Righteous Sect Nascent Soul couldn''t meddle in it. "If that''s the case, why has only a small part of this Secret Realm been explored even after being discovered for nearly a thousand years?" Someone was very puzzled. "That''s normal." "Because the Demon Slaying Secret Realm only opens once in a hundred years and each opening only lasts for a month." "This short period of time is not enough for us to explore the entire Demon Slaying Secret Realm." "In addition, many areas of the Demon Slaying Secret Realm are protected by a Fifth Stage Prohibition Array." "Even though we are Nascent Soul Cultivators, we can''t explore these areas. We can only sigh with longing." A Nascent Soul cultivator responded helplessly. They naturally also wanted to explore the entire Demon Slaying Secret Realm, but unfortunately, the area was just too vast, and various sections were protected by the Fifth Stage Prohibition Array. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One must be careful as triggering the arrays might backlash and result in destruction. Thus, even after a thousand years, only a part of it has been explored. "Only opens for a month? Then why not stay inside the Demon Slaying Secret Realm and never leave?" Chapter 520 - 302: The Unrivaled Beauty in the Lake, the Nation-wrecking Qian Ziyun_3 "After all, it''s only a hundred years. Even if I stay and cultivate in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, it should be fine, right?" Someone curiously asked. After all, if he stayed in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, carefully studying its Prohibition Array, perhaps he might have already unlocked many secrets within this Secret Realm World, instead of only having explored a small part of it until now. The efficiency was truly too low. "Well, the reason we don''t stay is because it''s certain death." "Once the Demon Slaying Secret Realm closes, the entire Secret Realm World will be filled with a massive demonic aura." "If you linger too long, you''ll be eroded by the demonic aura and turned into a demon, losing your sense of self." "Previously, a Nascent Soul Cultivator tried to do so, but he couldn''t hold it out for long. In the end, he turned into a demon and slaughtered the cultivators who entered the Demon Slaying Secret Realm the next time, resulting in massive casualties." "Since then, no one has dared to stay inside the Demon Slaying Secret Realm." A Nascent Soul Cultivator explained. It''s not that they didn''t want to stay in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm and explore its secrets. But they simply couldn''t do it. This Secret Realm World was simply not suitable for cultivators. It was a world filled with demons, fraught with danger. "So that''s why, no wonder we haven''t managed to explore the Demon Slaying Secret Realm completely in a thousand years. It''s more complex than we thought." "What kind of treasures are hidden within the Demon Slaying Secret Realm?" The crowd suddenly understood. But they also felt incredibly excited. Because this meant that the Demon Slaying Secret Realm remained an untouched world, still hiding an abundance of treasures and opportunities. For each Nascent Soul Cultivator, this was an invaluable opportunity. "There are naturally many treasures in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, otherwise it wouldn''t attract so many Nascent Soul Cultivators." "First of all, this is a vast Secret Realm World, within which lies a fifth-stage Spirit Vein with dense spiritual energy. It''s just that it''s contaminated with demonic qi, which we can''t absorb recklessly, or else we might be demonized. However, even though we can''t draw on the spiritual energy here, the environment of this Secret Realm World is excellent, nurturing many Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines." "While it may not compare to the remains of the Divinity Transformation of the Ku Rong Sect we found earlier, it is incomparably abundant compared to other places. Anyone who gets hold of even one could earn a fortune." "Next, because the massive demon wars happened here, many cultivators from the Demon Slaying Sect died here. Their storage bags and storage ring were left behind, all untouched. If we can find the corpses of those former Demon Slaying Sect cultivators, we can find their storage bags. These bags, belonging to cultivators from the Ancient Era, may hold a wealth of resources from that time." Once, a Nascent Soul Cultivator found a storage bag belonging to an elder of the Demon Slaying Sect and ended up acquiring a large number of high-grade Spirit Stones. He even gained several Fourth stage Treasure Pills." All of the Nascent Soul Cultivators present were discussing fervently. They felt a mix of envy, admiration, and resentment, agreeing that this place was indeed a land of treasure, full of opportunities." "Who was that lucky cultivator?" Someone asked out of curiosity. "It was of course Sect Master Qian Ziyun of the Sky Demon Sect." "In the past, Sect Master Qian was able to advance to the Nascent Soul Late Stage at one stroke because of the rich opportunities he found in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm." "He even faintly holds the title of the first man of the demon Dao now." A Nascent Soul Cultivator mentioned with a slight smile." "Sect Master Qian actually obtained his opportunities in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm and naturally progressed to becoming a grandmaster of the Nascent Soul Late Stage?" Upon hearing this, the eyes of many cultivators lit up, and they seemed even more excited." Because this was simply a legendary story. If they could have similar opportunities, maybe they could achieve accolades like Qian Ziyun." In short, this was enough to prove the benefits of the Demon Slaying Secret Realm." One by one, their eyes were filled with fervor." "So, what kind of dangers does this Demon Slaying Secret Realm have?" However, some of the Nascent Soul Cultivators became calm. They always felt that this Secret Realm World was not as simple as imagined." If it were so easy to gain treasures, this Secret Realm World would have been wiped out a long time ago." It wouldn''t be like now, where so many treasures are still left even after a thousand years." "The two greatest dangers are." "The first is of course the Prohibition Array in the Secret Realm World. Many fifth stage formations are set up here. If you touch them rashly, you will undoubtedly suffer a backlash." "The second is the demons living in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. Originally, they were sealed in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. Due to long-term negligence, some demons managed to break out of the seal." "Although they can''t leave the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, they can wander around within it. Once they sense our presence, they will swarm over." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If you''re not careful, you might also die in the hands of these demons. Everyone must be careful." A Nascent Soul Cultivator warned solemnly." Even though this was an ancient Divinity Transformation Secret Realm, it was also extremely dangerous." It''s not a place where you could easily gain treasures." "Understood." The crowd all nodded their heads. They were no fools and would definitely be careful." "By the way, does anyone know where the Sect Master went?" Chapter 521 - 302: The Unrivalled Beauty in the Lake, Nation-wrecking Qian Ziyun_4 Someone curiously asked. Because he found that Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of Sky Demon Sect, Qi Qing Mojun, the Sect Master of Xuan Yin Sect, and the Lord of Heisha Palace, Sea-splitting Demon King, were nowhere to be found, seemed to have vanished without a trace. "Of course they''ve left." "They''ve entered the Demon Slaying Secret Realm many times before, naturally they have their own secrets." "Perhaps they''ve found a hidden treasure within the Demon Slaying Secret Realm." "So they won''t take us with them, they went treasure hunting on their own." "After all, for a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, they gain more treasures when they act alone." "We should stop concerning ourselves with them and start our hunt. We only have a month." A Nascent Soul cultivator clenched his fists. Suddenly, the cultivators from the Three Great Demon Sects went their separate ways, beginning their exploration of the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. ...... Meanwhile, at another location in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. A few Nascent Soul Sea Clan members had quietly entered the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. There were three Late Stage Nascent Soul Sea Clan cultivators, enveloped by a terrifying aura of monsters. Besides them, there were a dozen Mid-stage Nascent Soul Sea Clan cultivators, and tens of Early-stage Nascent Soul Sea Clan Cultivators. They came in full force, infiltrating the Secret Realm while the Three Great Demon Sects were unprepared. "Elder Ling Feng, are we really going to break the Prohibition Array here and release the demons inside?" S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The Demon Realm is soon to descend, we actually have no need to stir up extra trouble." A Sea Clan cultivator questioned with some hesitation. Because their purpose for infiltrating the Demon Slaying Secret Realm was simple, that is, they were trying to destroy the Sealing Formation inside to release all the demons. Doing so would release a massive amount of demons from the Secret Realm, which would deal a severe blow to the human cultivators in the Canglan Sea area, possibly causing terrible losses. The Sea Clan could then reap the benefits. Elder Ling Feng was the leader of this operation, a Sea Clan cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, only second to the elder of the Sea Clan. He commanded great respect. "Of course, we must do this." "Even though the ancient Demon Realm is soon to descend, the human cultivators should not be underestimated." "Even compared to the ancient era, the present human clan might be much weaker." "Yet to truly crush the human clan isn''t as simple as one imagines." "Now is the perfect time to release the demons here and severely injure the human clan before the gateway appears." "In this way, as soon as the gateway appears, we can easily wipe out the human cultivators and rule over the Canglan Sea area." "This is the dream of countless cultivators in our Sea Clan." Elder Ling Feng''s eyes flashed with zeal, extremely excited. He harbored deep hatred for the human clan. Especially since the recent major battle between the Sea Clan and the human clan led to many Sea Clan cultivator deaths. Among them were many of his relatives and friends. Therefore, if there was a chance to make the human clan pay, he would strike without any hesitation, even add insult to injury. "Furthermore, the Demon Slaying Secret Realm is not simple, it''s the ruins of the Divinity Transformation Sect, Demon Slaying Sect, from the ancient era." "It contains a lot of the Demon Slaying Sect''s legacy." "It''s said that the Demon Slaying Sect not only liked to slaughter demons, but also our Demon Clan." "Countless demon cultivators have been killed by the disciples of the Demon Slaying Sect." "In the ancient era, many demon cultivators would change color at the mention of the Demon Slaying Sect." "The reason they were so terrifying was because they mastered a Demon Slaying Sword Technique." "They also forged many demon slaying flying swords, each cultivator had one." "These cultivation techniques and treasures have a great destructive power against both our Demon Clan and demons." "Our Demon Clan''s powerful bodies are of virtually no use against these sword techniques, it means certain death upon contact." "So under any circumstances, we can''t allow the legacy of the Demon Slaying Sect to be spread." "Otherwise, the damage it would do to our Demon Clan would be too huge, this place is simply a menace." The one speaking was Elder Qing Ye, also a Late Stage Nascent Soul cultivator. His eyes flashed with a trace of eerie dark light, making people shudder. He seemed to be filled with a deep killing intent. "It seems that this Demon Slaying Secret Realm is indeed a menace." "We must destroy this haunted place." Many of the Sea Clan cultivators did not take it seriously at first, but upon learning that the Demon Slaying Sect left behind such cultivation techniques specifically targeting the Demon Clan, they were taken aback. If these got disseminated and fell into the hands of the human cultivators of this era, it would spell disaster. By then, countless demons would be slaughtered. This was something they could not tolerate. "Alright, enough of the idle talk." "The Three Great Demon Sects are certainly unaware of our actions." "Because there are four entrances to the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, and the Three Great Demon Sects only control one of them." "We, the Sea Clan, also have control over one of them, but it has never been known to humans." "As for the remaining two, nobody knows where they are." "After a thousand years of investigation, we, the Sea Clan, have finally figured out some key points about the Demon Slaying Secret Realm." "At its center stands a heavenly spiritual treasure¡ªthe Eight Desolations Demon Sealing Tower." "This heavenly spiritual treasure holds a large amount of demons." "If we destroy this place, surely we can release a large number of demons." "When that time comes, these human beings will be doomed. Absolutely doomed." The speaker was Elder Fish Bone, also a Late Stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Chapter 522 - 302: The Unrivalled Beauty in the Lake, Nation-wrecking Qian Ziyun_5 "Alright." Hearing this, numerous Sea Clan cultivators immediately obeyed and flew towards the location of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. ... Boom ~~ At this moment, in a valley of the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. A flicker of light suddenly shone, revealing an endless force of void. A teleportation array unexpectedly appeared in this place. The next second, a figure appeared in the middle of the valley. It was Zhou Sui. He had used the ancient teleportation array of the Ku Rong Sect, and had directly transported into this sub-teleportation array. "Very good, very good. This array has survived tens of thousands of years and is still intact." "The premium Spirit Stones inside it are still there and have not been damaged by anyone else." "It seems this place is quite secluded. Even after tens of thousands of years, it has not been discovered by anyone." "But I wonder where this place is." "However, according to the information from the Object-searching Gu, I can certainly find the Eight Desolate Heist Gold in this place." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He sensed the information from the sub-teleportation array and was very satisfied. Because the array was intact and had not been damaged by anyone for tens of thousands of years. It had been continuously running. Furthermore, the premium Spirit Stones inside contained enough energy to at least initiate it a hundred times. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. There was no need to worry about the array''s energy becoming exhausted. If there were any accidents, he could use the power of the array to escape. "However, what kind of place is this and why is the nature''s spiritual energy around here so bizarre?" "It seems to be filled with powerful Demonic Qi." "Could this place be sealing a large number of demons?" Instantly, Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He could sense the pervasive Demonic Qi all around. This was fundamentally different from other places in the Cultivation World. Only a place that sealed a large number of demons could be filled with Demonic Qi. In other words, a lot of demons must exist here. Boom ~~ At this moment, he immediately activated the power of his Heart Eyes and spread it in all directions. In an instant, the area thousands of miles around appeared before his Sea of Consciousness. Under his perception, he seemed to be in the depths of a huge mountain range, surrounded by primitive forests filled with lush vegetation. Moreover, it was completely deserted around here, without a single human in sight. No, it seemed like there was a human after all. In another valley, there seemed to be a lake, and inside it was a stunning beauty taking a bath. "Huh, really?" "Isn''t this Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect?" Zhou Sui blinked his eyes. He sensed that Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, was in a small lake nearby. Moreover, the small lake also seemed to be unusual, containing a huge amount of spiritual power and medicinal power. She was absorbing the vast medicinal power in the lake to temper her body. A Prohibition Array was also arranged around the valley, hiding it from view. It was unknown how she had found this valley with a lake. "Is this real, or am I imagining things? Have I accidentally teleported into the headquarters of the Sky Demon Sect?" "Or is this some other place?" Zhou Sui was full of curiosity. However, since he had met an acquaintance, and moreover Qian Ziyun had been affected by the Obsession Gu, she could be considered one of his own now. So, if he wanted to know what this place was, it would be better to simply go over and ask. Whoosh! With those thoughts, Zhou Sui''s figure flashed, and he immediately left this place, heading towards a valley hundreds of miles away. In no time, under the perception of his Heart Eyes, he skillfully passed through the Prohibition Array of the valley, found the gap in the array, and entered the valley. "Who''s there?!" Qian Ziyun, who was originally cultivating in the lake, absorbing the vast medicinal power inside the lake, startled. This lake happened to be the well-known Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines in the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying. It is said that this is a gargantuan medicinal lake designated for the True Disciples of the Demon Slaying Sect to perform Marrow-Cleansing Vein-Cutting. It contains the medicinal power of numerous thousand-year-old spiritual medicines. The first time she entered the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying, she accidentally found the Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines. As a result, through the medicinal power of the Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines, she performed Marrow-Cleansing Vein-Cutting, enhanced her physique and thus surpassed the cultivators of her generation, eventually becoming the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect. Even after advancing to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, she would come to the Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines whenever the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying opened, absorbing the vast medicinal power within to increase the mana of her Nascent Soul. Thanks to the medicinal power of the Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines, her internal mana made leaps and bounds. She saved countless years of painstaking cultivation. However, now, she felt a strange aura approaching the Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines. A spark of killing intent surged in her heart immediately. Because she does not allow anyone other than herself to know the existence of the Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines. That is one of her biggest secrets. "Sect Master Qian, long time no see." "I didn''t expect to run into you here." Zhou Sui arrived at the edge of the lake, looking at Qian Ziyun who was in the lake, and slightly smiled. "You are Zhou Sui?" "The dao partner of my disciple? But how did you end up in the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying?" Upon seeing Zhou Sui appear, the killing intent in Qian Ziyun''s heart disappeared instantly, her beautiful eyes became somewhat gentler, and she found herself unable to raise any killing intent towards this man. Perhaps it was because he was her disciple''s dao partner, love the house and its crow, perhaps. Boom~~ With that thought in mind, she waved her hand and instantly got dressed in the lake. This is a magical treasure level dress, which naturally wouldn''t fear any water and it''s even waterproof. Following that, a breathtaking beauty in a light black transparent dress slowly walked out from the lake. She revealed her long white and slender legs, boasting an impressive figure, ready to rationalize to the world. Her body was enveloped by irresistible charm, which stirred up one''s heart palpitations. Every man who saw this would undoubtedly be swayed and kneel under her skirt. Sure enough, she is without question the number one beauty of the magic door, also known as the number one enchantress in the Canglan Sea area. She''s absolutely a national calamity. An invisible Heavenly Demonic power spread from her body, she lightly stood on the water''s surface, and walked towards them as if she was a goddess descended from heaven. People''s hearts seemed to stop beating. "I am not too sure either." "I had discovered an ancient teleportation array." "After activation, it brought me to this place." "I had originally intended to ask others in the vicinity about this place." "Instead, I ran into Sect Master Qian. How fortunate." Zhou Sui slightly smiled, speaking half-truths and half-lies, without flinching in his gaze. He secretly sighed in his heart. As expected, this Qian Ziyun indeed topped the list of beauties, and had a widespread reputation. Even he, who had seen many stunning women, couldn''t help but throb his heart when he saw Qian Ziyun. "An ancient teleportation array? Directly teleported to the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying?" "Your luck is indeed extremely good." "No wonder you were able to form your Nascent Soul at a hundred years old. It''s likely that you are enveloped in great fortune, finding treasures wherever you go." "Could it be that it was due to all these various opportunities that you managed to form your Nascent Soul at a hundred years old?" Qian Ziyun blinked her beautiful eyes, her heart full of astonishment. This was the first time in her life she encountered such a thing. She had previously heard that in the Cultivation World, there were those known as Children of Destiny, who often change misfortune into fortune and obtain numerous opportunities. But she had never seen one before. Could the man before her eyes be one of these Children of Destiny?! Chapter 523 - 303: Thousands of Sect Masters, Please Respect Yourselves, I Am Not an Ordinary Man_1 "As for that, I''m not entirely sure." S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "All I know is that I won some treasures in a chaotic manner." "Perhaps I was just lucky, and that''s why I successfully achieved Nascent Soul." Zhou Sui said with an unknowingly simple face, being remarkably humble. "What!" Seeing Zhou Sui''s innocent demeanor, Qian Ziyun was speechless. If the outer-world cultivators knew what this man has said, they would fume with rage until they pass out. You see, other cultivators spend huge efforts to obtain such fortunes. They often have to experience life-and-death crises before possibly succeeding. Moreover, many cultivators lose their lives after undergoing such trials. The number of cultivators who can genuinely achieve the Nascent Soul stage can be one in a billion. Yet, this man managed to achieve the Nascent Soul stage without a fuss. It''s safe to say, this man''s good fortune is astounding. That''s right. No wonder my disciple, Chu Dieyi, wants to marry him. It was love at first sight. After marrying him, she escaped many calamities and successfully achieved Nascent Soul. Her cultivation progress advanced by leaps and bounds. Perhaps my disciple knows that this man is a child of good fortune, and she wants to cultivate using his good luck. At this moment, Qian Ziyun had an epiphany. She slightly understood her disciple''s thoughts. Her disciple wants to cultivate using this man''s good luck. No wonder she''s willing to share her husband with other women. Truly a far-sighted plan. Even though fortune is intangible, it genuinely exists. If one''s fate is bad, even a cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root might not survive the Foundation Establishment stage. This is the role of good luck. With these thoughts, Qian Ziyun looked at Zhou Sui with gentler eyes. Internally, she was slightly tempted. Perhaps, she could use this man''s good luck to aid in her own cultivation advancement. Do not underestimate her, being a senior cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage. But to become a God Transformation cultivator in the future, the probability is slim. Even if she forced her Divinity Transformation, it would be a life and death gamble. If no external force assisted her, she''s most likely unable to reach Divinity Transformation in her lifetime. The issue is she''s only over seven hundred years old, and she still has three or four hundred years before her life runs out. How could she be willing to die without making a breakthrough to Divinity Transformation? Hence, she''s willing to try any method, whatever it may be. "Since you''re here, it must be fate." "You''re lucky to run into me." "If you encountered some other Nascent Soul cultivator, you most probably would''ve died." Qian Ziyun looked at Zhou Sui. Then, she began to recount all the facts about the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying. After all, the Sky Demon Sect has explored this place for a thousand years and is thoroughly familiar with it. "So this is the remnant site of the God Transformation Sect?!" Hearing all this, Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. No wonder the Object-searching Gu indicated that there''s Eight Desolate Heist Gold here. Perhaps, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array was built by the Demon Slaying Sect itself. The Ku Rong Sect and Demon Slaying Sect from the past were brotherly sects. The two significant forces considered each other as their own, lending a hand as needed. Under the circumstances of the Ancient Era, Human clans naturally unite. Because if human clans did not unite, they would have long been extinguished by demons and the Demon Clan. They wouldn''t have been able to hold up to this point. "Exactly, but this Secret Realm World only opens for a month." "It''s already been about two or three days now." "If you want to proceed with exploring this Secret Realm World, you''d have to start quickly." "Of course, this lake in front of us is not simple. It''s the Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines created by the Demon Slaying Sect." "It contains the medicinal properties of many thousand-year-old spiritual medicines, capable of cleanse marrow and cutting veins for the cultivators." "However, after my multiple devouring sessions, there''s not much medicinal power left." Qian Ziyun spoke with a touch of regret. After all, the essential component of the Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines is the thousand-year-old spiritual medicine, requiring constant replenishment. But where can we find so many thousand-year-old spiritual medicines now? With her repeated devouring of its medicinal power, she nearly drained the entire Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines. "No worries, one man''s gain is another''s loss." "Since there''s not much medicinal power left in the Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines, it just means it wasn''t meant for me." "I can look for other opportunities." Zhou Sui was very calm. He wasn''t interested in the luck given by the Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines. Once he uses the Medicine Gu to cultivate a vast amount of thousand-year-old spiritual medicines, who knows how many Lakes of Ten Thousand Medicines he could foster. This is just child''s play for him. "No wonder you''re a genius with the potential for God Transformation." "Not only is your aptitude astonishing, your Dao heart is also rather resolute." "You don''t even care for the Lake of Ten Thousand Medicines. Just how much fortune have you acquired?" "To be honest, I''m kinda starting to like you. Are you interested in spending a night of joy with me?" "After all, my disciple isn''t here. No one would know." "I wouldn''t tell my disciple either." Qian Ziyun looked at Zhou Sui seductively, her breath as fragrant as orchids and her body radiating limitless charm. An invisible Heavenly Demon power was released, seemingly trying to bewitch Zhou Sui''s mind. But such bewitching power is merely child''s play for Zhou Sui and not worth mentioning. "Sect Master Qian, please maintain your dignity." "You are Dieyi''s teacher, how can you do something like this?" Zhou Sui righteously refused, clearly rejecting Qian Ziyun''s seduction, showing his gentlemanly nature. He realized right away that this was one of Qian Ziyun''s schemes. She clearly wanted to toy with him. If she were indeed a promiscuous witch, she wouldn''t have maintained her Primordial Yin Body until now. Chapter 524 - 303: Thousands of Sect Masters, Please Respect Yourselves, I Am Not an Ordinary Man_2 Obviously, an ordinary man didn''t even have the privilege to hold her hand, let alone touch her. "What does it matter" she responded, "It''s just a bit of fun." "We''re all Nascent Soul Cultivators; so, we don''t mind such worldly courtesies." "Moreover, Zhou Sui, with your many companions, you must be used to such things." Qian Ziyun blinked her beautiful eyes, clearly not ready to give up. "Indeed, I am accustomed to it. It''s not my first time." "But such acts between a man and a woman still require feelings." "Otherwise, what would be the difference between this and visiting the brothel." "This is not just a fancy talk; it''s my Taoist Heart." "Taoist Qian, you''re well-respected and a predecessor, so it''s only natural that I respect you." "I also hope you''d respect me." Zhou Sui projected an image of righteousness, combined with his handsome face, he was indeed like a Taoist Holy Son descended to earth, radiating an aura of sanctity. "This!" Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this sight, Qian Ziyun''s heart fluttered. For a witch like her, she had seen countless unsavoury acts and had encountered numerous deceivers. She had never seen such a righteous cultivator. Ordinary people had also spoken such grand words, but she could immediately see through their hypocrisy, see their rotten cores beneath their golden exteriors. No man could fool her senses. With her cultivation of the Sky Demon Strategy, she could see others'' Heart Demons and realize their weaknesses. But now, staring into Zhou Sui''s eyes, she saw purity and perfection, like a star, not a hint of any Heart Demon. Undoubtedly, such a man would never lie. With such handsome looks and beautiful eyes, how could he possibly lie? "The state of understanding of Dao Heart." "There''s no existence of Heart Demon in this man," she muttered to herself. "How is this possible?" Qian Ziyun''s heart trembled. She felt an excitement surge within her, unable to believe her eyes as she looked at Zhou Sui. Most cultivators, regardless of their level of cultivation, all had their Heart Demon. Even Demon Cultivators like her had Heart Demons. It''s virtually impossible to eliminate it completely. Only those who possess innocence and purity like a child could possibly have no Heart Demons. The problem was, such people were even rarer than Heavenly Spirit Root cultivators. She never thought she would see one, right in front of her. It''s no wonder this man advanced rapidly in cultivation, achieving the Nascent Soul at just a hundred years old. With such innocence, he probably considered the Heart Devil Tribulation as nothing. Now she understood, why witches from the demon path pursued Taoist Holy Sons, while saintesses from the righteous path liked demon heirs. It was all about human nature. People always covet what they don''t have. As a witch, she had seen too many filths and become accustomed to life''s darkness. Naturally, she gravitated towards the light. It was like a firefly''s glow suddenly appearing in the endless darkness, inevitably becoming an invaluable treasure to her. Even though she usually despised the corrupt, and looked down upon the righteous, and would never sacrifice herself for the world like a saint. It didn''t stop her from admiring saints or even aspiring to be like them. She even hoped for a world where everyone was a saint and she was the only demon cultivator. In such a world, she would find paradise. "Ah, this is wonderful, truly wonderful." "I didn''t expect that in the world there''d be such an innocent man." "He''s simply the perfect toy." "I really want to play with him, to make this man completely depraved, to become a thorough Asura." "Dieyi, I''m sorry. He''s your man, but I''ve taken a liking to him." "This forms part of my path to enlightenment." "If successful, I might achieve Divinity Transformation." Qian Ziyun''s face flushed with excitement. She felt increasingly thrilled. The ultimate technique of her Sky Demon Sect cultivation¡ªSky Demon Strategy requires making other cultivators fall into the Demonic Path. The more she turned, and the higher their qualities, the greater her rewards. It was like Buddhist cultivators had, the more beings they saved, the more grace they''d received, allowing them to ascend to paradise. The Demon Sect was similar. If they could make others fall, they''d receive the power of Heavenly Demon, which would elevate their cultivation and allow them to become the King of Devil. Gazing at Zhou Sui, she felt increasingly satisfied. Perhaps her path to Divinity Transformation lay in him. "Hmm?!" At this moment, Zhou Sui blinked. He felt an increasing sense of affection radiating from Qian Ziyun, but it was somewhat twisted and dark. It seemed that his rejection hadn''t decreased her favorability towards him but had instead increased it. Indeed, these Nascent Soul women cultivators were all masochists. The more you offered them, the more they''d reject you. Only by rejecting them, would their favorability increase. "Alright then, if you are not willing, I won''t force you," she conceded. "If you ever change your mind, you can always come to find me." "The door to my room is always open to you." Qian Ziyun''s eyes were full of seduction as she gazed at Zhou Sui, as if she could fall into his arms at any moment. This creature! At this sight, Zhou Sui couldn''t help being stirred slightly. He had to admit, he was nearly swayed. This woman was definitely a full-fledged witch. Chapter 525 - 303: Thousands of Sect Masters, Please Respect Yourselves, I Am Not an Ordinary Man_3 Every movement, every expression of hers, was filled with infinite charm. Even he, a man who has been through countless battles, was having a hard time controlling himself. A typical cultivator would probably already have lost his Dao heart to her. "Ahem, Friend Qian, please stop the teasing." "Since you''ve claimed this area, I won''t compete with you," he said. "If there''s nothing else, I''ll take my leave first." Zhou Sui felt that he could not continue to stay with this seductress, otherwise he would not be able to control himself. "Where are you planning to go?" Qian Ziyun asked curiously. "Well, I''m currently not sure, perhaps I''ll go around." "Who knows, I might come across some fortuitous encounters." Zhou Sui said. Fortuitous encounters? Upon hearing this, Qian Ziyun''s eyes sparkled. She thought of the fact that this man was a son of fortune, and that he must have extraordinary luck. He had stumbled upon an ancient teleportation array by accident and thus entered the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. She knew that the three major demon sects had invested greatly just to find an entrance into the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, and yet, he casually strolled in. His luck was truly extraordinary. Even though the three major demon sects now controlled this secret realm, Nascent Soul cultivators would still need to pay a considerable price to enter. Unlike him, who moved freely as if the Demon Slaying Secret Realm was his own home. Obviously, if she follows this man, she might also receive a great fortune. She had been to the Demon Slaying Secret Realm several times. Although she had gained quite a lot from the previous trips, she found it increasingly difficult to find new opportunities. If things continued this way, she worried that she might end up with nothing for this venture. Therefore, she also wanted to take advantage of this man''s luck to help herself find new chances. Moreover, she was curious to see just how lucky this man really was. "If that''s the case, perhaps I could accompany you." "After all, this is the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, and you''re not familiar with it." "With my help, you''ll quickly become familiar with the surroundings." "Moreover, my cultivation is fairly advanced. If we meet other Nascent Soul cultivators, or maybe even demons," "I could certainly be of some help." Qian Ziyun fixed her gaze on Zhou Sui, determined to stick with this man no matter what. No matter how he would reject her, she would follow him closely. "Well," "Alright, if Friend Qian wishes to accompany me, it would indeed be my honor." Hearing this, Zhou Sui hesitated for a moment, but ultimately agreed. He could see that refusing her would be fruitless. This woman had clearly made up her mind to follow him. But it didn''t matter, in the end, this woman would become his Dao partner sooner or later. Even if she learned some of his secrets, it wouldn''t pose a major problem. Moreover, by staying with her, his affection points would increase rapidly, accelerating the pace of his conquest. "Great then, where are you planning to go?" Qian Ziyun asked curiously. "Well, I sense some opportunities in that direction." "We could head that way and see." Zhou Sui immediately pointed northeast. According to the instructions of the Object-searching Gu, the location of the Eight Desolate Heist Gold was in that direction. He hadn''t forgotten his objective for this venture. "Alright." Qian Ziyun had no objections, she was eager to witness this man''s extraordinary luck for herself. A day later. Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun were flying off into the distance. Given the vast scope of the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, which spanned countless miles, it would take a while to reach their destination. "Hmm?!" At that moment, Zhou Sui detected the presence of dozens, perhaps hundreds of demons on the plain ahead of them. Their bodies were cloaked in a black demonic Qi, and they were the size of bulls. The demons detected Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun''s aura the instant they arrived, reacting with the same fervour as starving wolves would upon sighting meat. Without a hint of sanity left, they rushed at the pair with utter madness. "A group of Golden Core level demons." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He held his flying sword, slashing it across the demons. The sword light flickered, carrying an infinite aura of destruction. After reaching the fourth stage of Swordsmanship - the State of Sword Heart, his Sword Qi had become sharper, omnipresent and using everything as a sword. Whenever he attacked, it was silent and traceless. By the time his enemies discovered him, their lives had already been taken away. Thud! Thud! Thud!!! The next moment, hundreds of sword lights struck the demons, instantly dismembering them into hundreds of pieces, like a butcher taking apart a cow, and immediately their demon cores shattered. They immediately fell to the ground, lifeless. "Such a powerful sword art," Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You''ve reached the State of Sword Heart in the fourth stage of Swordsmanship. Did you cultivate your Nascent Soul with the art of the sword?" The sight left Qian Ziyun wide-eyed and awestruck. She had assumed that Zhou Sui had reached his Nascent Soul stage in the ordinary manner of consuming a lot of resources. Who would have thought that this man would turn out to be a Sword Cultivator? In that case, his phenomenal progress couldn''t just be attributed to massive amounts of resources, it had to be due to his amazing talent. Even if the old men from Tianjian Sect knew about this, they would go insane with excitement. After all, even for an ancient sect like Tianjian, cultivating a Nascent Soul Sword Cultivator would be a tremendous challenge. Chapter 526 - 303: Thousands of Sect Masters, Please Respect Yourselves, I Am Not an Ordinary Man_4 Not to mention a Sword Cultivator establishing a Nascent Soul at a hundred years old. "No, no, no, I am not a Sword Cultivator." "I just dabble a little in Swordsmanship." Zhou Sui said modestly. Dabble a little?! This isn''t as simple as dabbling, this is the State of the Sword Heart, the fourth stage of Swordsmanship. In the entire Canglan Sea, only a handful of cultivators have reached this level. And yet this man claims he''s just slightly proficient?! Qian Ziyun''s mouth twitched, she didn''t even know what to say. "But what is going on? Why are there so many demons in this Demon Slaying Secret Realm?" Zhou Sui frowned; within one day, he had encountered many demons. Although their strengths were not considerable, they were at most in the Golden Core Realm or Foundation Establishment Realm. However, they were numerous and countless. He didn''t even know how many demons he had slain by hand, he was tired of this annoyance. "There is no choice." "The Demon Slaying Realm is inherently a prison for sealing demons." "These demons have long lifespans, even if they are imprisoned for tens of thousands of years, they do not die." "What''s even more terrifying is that these demons have strong reproductive abilities and can demonize other creatures." "As time goes by, the Demon Slaying Secret Realm is filled with a vast number of demons." "And these demons, unless their Demon Cores are shattered, will not die even if their limbs are cut off." "They could even quickly recover." Qian Ziyun said in a low voice. Although the three great demon sects have resided in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm for a thousand years, they have only ever been able to explore part of the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. In a short period, it would be impossible to wipe out all these demons. So they frequently encounter large-scale demon attacks. Naturally, the demons they encounter are only low-level ones. For Nascent Soul Cultivators, dealing with these is not too difficult. "Hmm." At this moment, something struck Zhou Sui''s mind. He sensed that he was getting closer and closer to the Eight Desolate Heist Gold. Upon raising his head to look, he saw in the distance, a towering giant tower appearing. It was thousands of feet high, like a towering mountain, covered in dense mysterious runes and emanating an ancient and primitive aura. It seemed that this tower possessed an unfathomable power, as if a god had descended. "This is the Nascent Soul Sect''s Demon Slaying Sect''s Spiritual Treasure, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "It is said to house a vast number of Nascent Soul Level demons, even Divinity Transformation Level demons." "To this day, these demons might still be alive within this massive tower." "You don''t mean to say that the opportunity you sense is this Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, do you?" "Don''t dream; this place is enclosed by a fifth stage superior formation." "Even we Nascent Soul Cultivators cannot get in, we can only sigh in envy." Qian Ziyun said helplessly. When the three great demon sects first discovered the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, they were overjoyed. After all, this was a legendary Spiritual Treasure, the most formidable treasure in this realm, entailing significant divine power. Each Spiritual Treasure becomes the sect treasure for the Nascent Soul Sect. The power that erupts is on par with any Nascent Soul Sect. If any sect were to acquire the Spiritual Treasure, they could at least suppress the air transport for a myriad of years and no one would dare provoke it. Unfortunately, they could not get close to the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. Because the surroundings were already enclosed by a fifth stage superior formation. If a forced assault was attempted, the attacker would inevitably suffer backlash from the formation and perish. Over time, no cultivator found interest in this place anymore. They usually bypassed it. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After all, they only had one month to explore the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. This was an opportunity that only came once every hundred years. So naturally, they would not waste precious time on this unreachable place. "So in other words, acquiring this Spiritual Treasure would be equivalent to obtaining the greatest opportunity in this Secret Realm?" Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. "In some aspects that is indeed true, but it''s impossible." "Unless you can break the fifth stage formation here?" Qian Ziyun looked at Zhou Sui with an odd expression. Although she knew this man had established a Nascent Soul at a hundred years old and had high cultivation talents, that was unrelated to formation talent. Even among many Nascent Soul Cultivators, the highest attainment in formations was only the third stage level. As for the fourth stage level, that was a distant dream. As for the fifth stage formation level, that was practically legendary and impossible to reach. "Well, I do have some knowledge in formations." "Maybe I can give it a try." Zhou Sui let out a small smile. After all, he harnessed the power of the Array Heart Gu, and the current Array Heart Gu had already advanced to the fifth stage level. This made breaking a mere fifth stage formation a piece of cake. Of course the Array Heart Gu was not on this clone, it was on the island of the Ku Rong Sect. But this was a minor issue. When he sends a message to his real body, the Array Heart Gu will be brought over. He believed it wouldn''t take too long to break this fifth stage superior formation. He knew that if he wanted to acquire the Eight Desolate Heist Gold, he would probably have to enter this area. "Some knowledge?" Chapter 527 - 303: Thousands of Sect Masters, Please Respect Yourselves, I Am Not an Ordinary Man_5 At these words, Qian Ziyun''s mouth twitched, and she couldn''t help thinking about what had just happened. It seemed that this man''s swordsmanship was also somewhat accomplished. But she didn''t know about his formation cultivation level. But considering he had reached the third stage and even the fourth stage was already impressive, after all, this man was only just over a hundred and twenty years old. Even if he had begun studying in the womb, he couldn''t have learned that much, could he? In no time, Qian Ziyun and Zhou Sui had approached the area. Around the Heavenly Spirit Root-Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, a region of hundreds of miles was enveloped by a giant array barrier, just like a turtle shell, encasing the whole area. Mysteriously, within the depths of the array barrier, countless stars seemed to twinkle and shift, unfathomably deep and infinitely mysterious. No force of any kind could break through this triple-layered array barrier. Even a full-on strike by God Transformation cultivators would probably not shake the triple-layered barrier. Let alone a mere Nascent Soul Cultivator. Even with hundreds of years of onslaught, it would be hard to shake such an array barrier. So, over a thousand years, the cultivators from the three major demon sects could only sigh with helpless regret. "No wonder it''s a fifth-order formation. Indeed, it is infinitely mysterious and deep, with not a single flaw." Upon seeing this formation, Zhou Sui was thoroughly impressed. With his rank as a Fifth Order Formation Master, he could immediately see the strength of this formation. Surely the Fifth-Order Formation Masters of the ancient times were all extraordinary. There was no way the formation masters of this era could compare. Even though tens of thousands of years had passed, this formation was still continuously operating. "Now you see its power." "This fifth-order formation is even more formidable than the Ku Rong Sect''s fifth-order grand formation." "Even when all our formation masters from the three demon sects work together, we can''t crack it." "I advise you to leave. Although there are indeed treasures here, we simply can''t get in." Qian Ziyun spoke gravely. "No rush, let''s just look for now." Zhou Sui gave a faint smile, without any explanation, and sat cross-legged on the ground, beginning to perceive the formation here. Seeing this, Qian Ziyun also had no choice but to wait with him. ... A few days later, Another Zhou Sui clone finally came through the teleportation array, not only bringing the Array Heart Gu, but also the Teleportation Worm, Robbery Thunder Worm, Gold Eating Bug, Dream Soul Gu, and other principal battle Gu insects. After all, to get the Eight Desolate Heist Gold, he had brought out all his principal Gu insects, leaving nothing to chance. Of course, this clone hidden himself using the Power of Heart, evading Qian Ziyun''s perception, and at another place, he inserted the Array Heart Gu. Boom~~~ In almost an instant, the Array Heart Gu transformed into a golden energy, instantly merging into the Prohibition Array. Just like a disease, it infiltrated the entire formation, leaving no corner untouched. Obviously, the Array Heart Gu that had ascended to the fifth realm was not comparable to its former self. In the past, it would take the Array Heart Gu several years to successfully infiltrate a fifth-order formation. But now, it had succeeded in infiltrating in the blink of an eye, gaining control of this formation. It was evident that the development speed of Array Heart Gu was astonishing. "So that is it, this is a fifth-order premium formation called the Northern Dipper Demon Slaying Formation." Zhou Sui''s eyes sparkled with sharpness. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once the Array Heart Gu controlled this Fifth-Order Formation, he immediately knew the secret of this formation. The prohibition array that enveloped the Heavenly Spirit Root-Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower was just a part of it. In fact, this formation covered the entire Demon Slaying Secret Realm. The moment a demon tried to escape, this Fifth-Order Formation would activate immediately, unleashing the power to slay demons, and kill any demons that tried to escape. So even if this Secret Realm World had existed for tens of thousands of years, to this day, no demon had been able to escape. "What''s going on? Did you find a flaw in this prohibition array?" At this point, Qian Ziyun noticed Zhou Sui''s expression and couldn''t help asking curiously. "Yes, I have gained control over this formation." "Now we can go in." Zhou Sui nodded. What?! At this shocker, Qian Ziyun''s eyes widened in surprise, she almost thought she had misheard, what did he mean by "controlling this formation," they can go in now? You should know, this is a fifth-order premium formation, complex beyond imagination. In the past, the three major demon sects, together for over a thousand years, many fourth-order formation masters had not been able to find any flaws. But now, this man had only been watching from the outside for a few days and effortlessly cracked it. Is he even human?! Boom~~ Before Qian Ziyun could say anything more, Zhou Sui waved his hand and immediately opened a temporary portal in the giant array barrier, large enough for several people to enter. In no time, Qian Ziyun, who was still in a daze, was taken into the array barrier by Zhou Sui. "We actually... we''re in?" Qian Ziyun stuttered her words. She, the domineering sect master of the Sky Demon Sect, a cultivator with incredibly deep stratagems, had been shocked into a daze these past few days, and was in a state of complete bewilderment. She simply couldn''t believe that Zhou Sui had easily cracked the array barrier that had been plaguing the Demon Sect for a thousand years so effortlessly. For a time, she couldn''t come to terms with it. "Yes, we''re in," "As I said before, I''m slightly accomplished in formations," Zhou Sui gave a faint smile. "This...," Qian Ziyun eyed the man with intrigue, she didn''t know what to say. If this kind of formation cultivation level is considered just "slightly accomplished," then the Demon Sect''s formation masters were all useless. But she knew how powerful those Fourth-Order Formation Masters were and they certainly couldn''t be considered useless. The only explanation is that this man in front of her is a monster. Not only was his cultivation aptitude extraordinarily high, but his talent in swordsmanship and formations was also once in a thousand years. Such a figure, even if he appeared in the ancient era, must have been an extraordinary character who would have left a legend behind. No wonder he''s hailed as a genius with the potential for Divinity Transformation. Compared with him, oneself, a cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude, seemed like a despicable existence. After all, one''s own talent only lies in cultivation and skills. As these thoughts crossed her mind, her pretty face blushed, and her pulse seemed to race. If she could win over this genius with the potential for Divinity Transformation, wouldn''t she be defying the heavens? Regretfully, this man was already fancied by her disciple. But it didn''t matter, it was not too late now. Who said that if a woman had him, she couldn''t snatch him away? "Let''s go, let''s go inside and see." Zhou Sui, oblivious to the bizarre thoughts in this strange woman''s mind, was very excited. He knew that the Eight Desolate Heist Gold was inside and he wanted to explore this place. Chapter 528 - 304: Demon Slaying Sects Treasure, Heavenly Spiritual Treasure_1 "Is this the core of the Demon Slaying Sect?" Upon entering the barrier, Zhou Sui immediately saw the scene inside. In the center of this area stood the Eight Desolations Demon Sealing Tower, a towering black monument that stood several thousand feet tall. It was incredibly ancient and filled with a primitive aura. It was as imposing as a great mountain. Watching it up close was overpowering, like facing a massive black beast. It seemed as though a gentle shaking would release a destructive power that could shatter the heavens and obliterate the earth. Unfortunately, with thousands of years gone by, the Demon Slaying Sect had long been destroyed. So far, no cultivator had survived. And no one could wield this heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Surrounding the tower were numerous richly decorated yet ancient looking palaces that stretched for a hundred miles. They seemed to form a Seventh-Order formation that enveloped the Eight Desolations Demon Sealing Tower. They served as a barrier, preventing any foes from tackling the tower. Regrettably, these buildings had been ruined and everywhere were the remains of walls and rubble. The ground was pockmarked and broken stones were scattered about. There were even numerous ancient corpses. Indeed, these corpses belonged to disciples of the Demon Slaying Sect of old times. "My god, we really have reached the core of the Demon Slaying Secret Realm." "It is said that this place not only seals a large number of demons." "But also possesses many of the Demon Slaying Sect''s legacy cultivation techniques and even treasures controlled by the sect." "If we are fortunate, we may find the pills and Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine left behind by the Demon Slaying Sect." Excitement gleamed in Qian Ziyun''s beautiful eyes. She followed Zhou Sui to test him, to see if he was truly the Son of Fortune, truly capable of uncovering great opportunities. Who would have thought they would actually manage to enter the core of the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. This was a place the three great demon sects could only dream of entering. But now she had managed to enter so easily. It had to be said that Zhou Sui really was the Son of Fortune. If one were to follow him, they could gain countless opportunities. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!! In no time at all, Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun had penetrated the palaces. The palaces all had different names: The Scripture Pavilion, Pill Medicine Pavilion, Treasury Pagoda, Practice Pavilion and so on. Each palace had different functions. Although due to the passage of time and a past great war many of these palaces had suffered severe damage and many disciples of the Demon Slaying Sect had fallen here. Even so, their main structures were still intact, not thoroughly ruined. "We struck rich!" "This is the Spiritual Treasure, the Lustrous White Jade Bottle which can protect pills and spiritual medicine from losing their potency." "Even after tens of thousands of years, the medicinal power of the pills and herbal medicine inside will not have dissipated much." "Did the Demon Slaying Sect really leave behind so many fourth stage Treasure Pills and Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines?!" Qian Ziyun arrived at the Pill Medicine Pavilion first. It seemed to be unprotected by a Prohibition Array as she easily pushed open the doors. Inside were neatly arranged white bottles. These were not ordinary bottles, but spatial artifacts. Inside were stored various Treasure Pills and Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines left behind by the Demon Slaying Sect. Excitement shone in her beautiful eyes, her heart almost leaped out of her chest. After all, advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm, she knew how rare fourth stage Treasure Pills were. This made the cultivation of Nascent Soul cultivators extremely difficult. Even as the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect in control of a nascent soul sect. Obtaining fourth stage Treasure Pills was an exceptionally formidable task. Even if one had the money, they wouldn''t necessarily be available for purchase. Simply because demand exceeded supply. But now, she had unexpectedly obtained hundreds of bottles of fourth stage Treasure Pills and hundreds of the Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines at once. The haul was more than what she had gathered in the past hundreds of years. Without a doubt, it was a fortune accumulated overnight. Thinking about this, she couldn''t help but look at Zhou Sui. Because not only did she enter the Pill Medicine Pavilion, so did the man in front of her. These pills would certainly need to be shared with him. Even more so, this man would likely take the lion''s share. After all, without him, she certainly would not have been able to enter this place. Truthfully, she had no intention of killing him for his treasure. Normally, if she encountered other cultivators, she would undoubtedly have murderous intentions, eliminate any potential competition, and claim all the treasures for herself. But now, she only wanted to share these treasures equally with this man. And even if he took a bit more than her, she was willing. This was completely unlike her original personality. "Fellow Daoist Qian, you can take these pills and Spiritual Medicines." "I only need the Demon Slaying Sect''s Cultivation Techniques, and the magical treasures." Zhou Sui gently smiled, addressing Qian Ziyun. For him, the so-called Fourth stage Treasure Pills and Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicines were the easiest things to acquire. With the help of the Medicine Gu, a tremendous amount of Thousand-Year-Old Spiritual Medicines could be cultivated at any time. Once his Alchemist Cultivation improved, he could also refine all these Fourth stage Treasure Pills. Of course, the most important thing is, he wanted to help Qian Ziyun improve her cultivation. If this woman could advance to Divinity Transformation, he would essentially have a partner in the Divinity Transformation realm. This was like casting a long line to catch a big fish. An early investment. "Is...is this really okay?" Hearing this, Qian Ziyun was dumbfounded. She did not expect the man in front of her to make such a decision. For a Nascent Soul Cultivator, no resource was more precious for cultivation than Pills and Spiritual Medicines. After all, every Nascent Soul Cultivator already had possession of top-level Legacy Cultivation Methods. Even if it''s the Demon Slaying Sect''s Cultivation Methods, it wouldn''t necessarily suit them. At this point, it was impossible to change the cultivation methods. Therefore, the Legacy of the Demon Slaying Sect doesn''t mean much to the Nascent Soul Cultivators but at most, it could be used for reference. As for magical treasures, they''re not even worth mentioning. Since as Nascent Soul cultivators, almost everyone possessed a spiritual treasure. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even having a few extra spiritual treasures couldn''t enhance a Nascent Soul cultivator''s combat power. Being able to utilize one spiritual treasure well was considered very impressive. Just like a martial artist, having a few more swords wouldn''t necessarily make them powerful, would it? Of course, if they were to obtain a Heaven-reaching Spiritual Treasure, that would be different. Its power cannot be matched by common spiritual treasures. The problem was that in the entire Cultivation World, there were hardly any Heaven-reaching Spiritual Treasures. Even in the Cultivation World of the Ancient Era, Heaven-reaching Spiritual Treasures were extremely rare and precious, so scarce that you could count them on your fingers. The entire Demon Slaying Sect only had the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower as a Heaven-reaching Spiritual Treasure. Therefore, she didn''t care about those things at all. Pills and Spiritual Medicines were the resources essential for Nascent Soul Cultivators to achieve Dao. Everything else was trivial by comparison. Because of this, she found Zhou Sui''s decision so astonishing. "It''s okay, I don''t need these things very much." "If Fellow Daoist Qian is satisfied, you can take them all." "Consider it as my gift to Master Dieyi." Zhou Sui gently smiled. Chapter 529 - 305: Which Man Can Resist Such a Test of Offering Ones Body_1 What?! Upon hearing this and seeing Zhou Sui''s earnest gaze, Qian Ziyun''s mouth twitched. Suddenly, the pills and Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine in her hands didn''t seem so attractive anymore. The implication of Zhou Sui''s words was that these medicines seemed beneath him. In other words, he must have vast amounts of pills and Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine on him. Perhaps he has even more than what''s present here, which explains his calm demeanor. No wonder her disciple, Chu Dieyi, has been clinging to him and doesn''t want to return to the Sky Demon Sect. It''s as if she has forgotten the existence of the Sky Demon Sect. Apparently, Zhou Sui has ample reserves of fourth stage Treasure Pills. Even if she were to return to the Sky Demon Sect, she would not receive many cultivation resources. Therefore, it would be better for her to stay with Zhou Sui. That''s it. He''s a son of fortune. Over the years, who knows how many treasures he''s obtained? He might even have entered multiple Divinity Transformation sites. Given this, it''s natural that he doesn''t value these pills and Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine. How infuriating! Why is my disciple so fortunate? She''s only two or three hundred years old, but she has met such an ideal suitor who also has explosive luck. Following this man, she may even have a great chance of achieving Divinity Transformation in the future. Thinking of this, Qian Ziyun had an increasing desire to possess Zhou Sui. The pills from the Demon Slaying Sect seemed insignificant now. Getting this man is what really matters. Following this man would bring more than just obtaining a secret realm for Divinity Transformation like the Demon Slaying Sect offers. She might even gain more inheritance from Divinity Transformation secret realms. This man is the real golden goose. The kind that keeps laying golden eggs. "Since it''s like this, thank you, Mr. Zhou." "After all, I haven''t made any contributions. I''m overwhelmed by such a generous gift." "If you don''t mind, you can enjoy a night with me as a reward." "I have nothing else to offer but myself." Qian Ziyun gave Zhou Sui a seductive look, her breath fragrant like orchids. She teasingly loosened her clothes, revealing confident charm and stunning curves. Every move she made was sultry and alluring. As if she was ready to be claimed by Zhou Sui any moment. This sly vixen! Seeing this, Zhou Sui was dazed. This woman was nothing short of a witch, a demoness. Which man could resist such a temptation? If it wasn''t for the fact that the Obsession Gu''s good feelings for her wasn''t enough, he would''ve taken this woman right away. But he knew, she was definitely toying with him. If he really took action, he''d be fooled and it would decrease her feelings for him. And he wouldn''t be able to fulfil his desire anyway. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just you wait, when the right time comes, I''ll make you, this wily vixen, experience the prowess of my Dragon-Elephant Body. "Miss Qian, please respect yourself." Zhou Sui''s face remained expressionless, his gaze cold as he silently rejected Qian Ziyun. "You!" Hearing this, Qian Ziyun was furious. She didn''t expect to throw herself at him and still not move him at all. He treated her as if she was an unattractive woman. She had used all her tricks, why did Zhou Sui still remain unmoved? According to the intelligence, Zhou Sui had tens of lovers. He was not a stoic man. Could it be that Zhou Sui is an experienced man, thus immune her allure? All her maneuvers might seem laughable and naive in his eyes, like an adult watching a child play. This thought made her even more furious. As the Sect Master of Sky Demon Sect, when had she been treated with such disregard, toyed with, or looked down upon by a man? Instead of being discouraged, her fighting spirit soared. No matter what, she would make this man submit under her pomegranate skirt. Whoosh! Zhou Sui, however, ignored Qian Ziyun and walked towards the Treasury Pagoda. According to the knowledge of the Object-searching Gu, the Eight Desolate Heist Gold was hidden there. Thud! At this moment, Zhou Sui easily breached the Prohibition Array. In front of a Fifth Order Formation Master, these arrays were nothing. He instantly found their weak points. Next, he directly opened the gate of the Treasury Pagoda. Immediately, numerous weapons appeared before him. Demon Slaying Saber, Demon Killing Sword, Demon Crushing Spear, Demon Obliterating Bow!!! Each weapon emanated terrifying killing intent. Slay, Kill, Crush, Obliterate! They were weapons specifically made for the slaying of demons. The killing intent was sky-reaching. The hatred was surging. No defensive weapons could be found at all. Each was an offensive weapon with boundless power. No doubt, this was the ideology of the Demon Slaying Sect - die without life, leave without return, mutual destruction of the enemy and oneself. Boom~~ The next moment, a huge voice echoed in the Treasury Pagoda. "Possessing the weapons of the Demon Slaying Sect, you shall kill demons in this life or be purged by the Heavenly Dao." Clearly, this was left by a God Transformed Honored One. Even after tens of thousands of years, it still reverberates. "This!" Zhou Sui squinted. He could perceive that these weapons were enveloped in massive killing intent. It seemed that each one was imbued with the endless killing intent and hatred of its previous owner, even bearing bloodstains of numerous demons. Chapter 530 - 305: Which Man Can Resist Such a Test of Offering Ones Body_2 Even though tens of thousands of years have passed, this kind of aura has not disappeared. One can imagine how fierce was the battle between the human clan, the demon clan, and the beastmen in the Ancient Era. It was a war of survival between species. Every human cultivator united, only to drive out the demons and beastmen. Even the sacrifice of their own lives was considered worthwhile. That''s why the Demon Slaying Sect did not leave any Prohibition Arrays in the Treasury Pagoda. They just hoped that the successors could properly utilize these treasures to slay demons. Regardless of who it is, whether the righteous path or the demonic path, as long as they slaughter demons, they are more than welcome. Anyone can get the treasures they left behind. "Found it." "This is the Eight Desolate Heist Gold." At this time, Zhou Sui''s eyes brightened instantly. He immediately sensed that not only were there treasures in the Treasury Pagoda, but there were also a large amount of fourth and fifth-stage materials. Among them was Eight Desolate Heist Gold. This was dark golden chunks of gold, filled with an ancient and primitive aura, and also contained the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, which occasionally released crackling purple Heavenly Tribulation lightning. Apparently, even in the Ancient Era, Eight Desolate Heist Gold was an extremely precious fifth-stage material. It was rumored to be a special material, born out of a Heavenly Tribulation. It contains the power of the Heavenly Tribulation. If a bit of Eight Desolate Heist Gold material is added, it can deal great damage to demons and magic beasts. It can easily break the body defense of demons and magic beasts. Therefore, it is extremely precious and rare in the world. "Take it, take it all." Zhou Sui was very excited. He didn''t care how many treasures were in the Treasury Pagoda, in any case, just take everything. This is what a thief would do. No matter whether they are of use to him, even if they are not, when sold, they can be exchanged for a large number of Spirit Stones. Moreover, Eight Desolate Heist Gold indeed has endless uses. It can help him repair the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Array. Splash~~~ Without taking too much time, Zhou Sui had put all the treasures and various fourth-stage and fifth-stage materials in the Treasury Pagoda into his Storage Bag. His plundering was so thorough that even his face seemed clean, and nothing was left behind. He even wanted to take away the doors and windows of the Treasury Pagoda. Because these doors and windows are made of Thousand-Year-old Spirit Wood, which is extremely precious. "Right, there is also the Scripture Pavilion, which is filled with the inheritance of the Demon Slaying Sect." "Take all of it as well." Zhou Sui also coveted the inheritance of the Demon Slaying Sect, after all, this was a once Nascent Soul Sect, and it was not hard to imagine how precious its Cultivation Technique inheritances were, definitely out of the ordinary. Even if he didn''t study them himself, he could give them to the Book Worm to eat, they could become food for the Book Worm. Without saying another word, he immediately broke the Prohibition Array of the Scripture Pavilion and entered inside. "To obtain the inheritance of my Demon Slaying Sect signifies becoming a disciple of the Demon Slaying Sect." "In the future, you must take it as your responsibility to slay demons." "Drive the demons out of our world completely." "Otherwise, we will not rest in peace." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this time, another voice of a God Transformed Honored One echoed, filled with immense sorrow, hatred, and despair. Apparently, this was also the last words left behind by the God Transformed Honored One of the Demon Slaying Sect in the past. These inheritances have not left behind anything Prohibition Array, anyone can take them away. The cultivators of the Demon Slaying Sect in the past did not care at all if the techniques of their sect were spread out. In fact, they hoped to spread them to every cultivator, enhancing the strength of each cultivator. Only then would there be hope to drive the demons out of the Cultivation World. "How intense was the war in the Ancient Era that even God Transformed Honored One had to leave behind last words." "But looking at the result, the human clan won." "Otherwise, the entire world would have been occupied by demons now." "Of course, it seems like the demons are re-emerging now." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He couldn''t help but think of the Blood Demon Tree on Immortal Mist Island, which was a strong demon, not to be underestimated. Even if it''s him now, recalling the demon''s aura from the past, he still feels a lingering fear. He doesn''t know the situation on Immortal Mist Island now. Truthfully, he wanted to go back to take a look, to meet that Blood Demon Tree. But on second thought, he thought better of it, he didn''t want to take unnecessary risks. It would be better to wait for his advancement to Divinity Transformation, becoming invincible in the human world, then he can explore and it wouldn''t be too late. At that time, no matter what enemies he encountered, he could easily deal with them. Boom~~~ Thinking of this, Zhou Sui waved his hand and immediately collected all the Heritage Jade Records here. For the time being, he didn''t know what Cultivation Techniques were in the Heritage Jade Records. After all, now is not the time to study the Cultivation Techniques of the Demon Slaying Sect, he will head back to Immortal Mist Peak first. "It''s cleaned so fast? How can it be so fast?" Qian Ziyun looked at Zhou Sui with a speechless expression. She felt that this man was too efficient, not unlike someone who had done this kind of plundering countless times. In just the blink of an eye, he had already plundered all the treasures from this place. Not even a tiny bit of treasure was left behind. Surely if the cultivators of the Demon Slaying Sect came back to life and saw this, they would cry. "Well, practice makes perfect." Zhou Sui replied nonchalantly. "This!" Qian Ziyun looked at this man with a strange expression. Just as she had guessed, this man had plundered the treasures of Nascent Soul relics so many times that he had even had experience in doing so. It could only be said that this man''s luck was too against the heavens, she didn''t know how many Nascent Soul relics he had plundered. For an ordinary cultivator, having such an opportunity once would already be extremely lucky. Chapter 531 - 305: Which Man Can Resist Such a Test of Offering Ones Body_3 But this man, he had one opportunity after another, it was truly baffling. "By the way, is there any way to control this Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure?" Zhou Sui''s Heart Eye expanded, sensing each palace but found no other treasures. The only treasure left was the Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. If he could obtain this Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure, then his mission would be accomplished. "I''m afraid it''s difficult." "According to the records, to control a Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure, you need to learn the corresponding skill of Treasure." "The problem is that the skill of Treasure is generally passed down orally and is rarely recorded." "Apart from the direct descendants, no one else is likely to know." "So the Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasures that have been passed down to today, even if they are in front of you, cannot be refined and controlled." Qian Ziyun sighed helplessly. Because refining a Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure is not an easy task. "We need skill of the Treasure?" Zhou Sui raised his eyebrows, he did not expect refining a Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure to be so troublesome. If it were any common Spiritual Treasure, you could control it at will with just a Divine Sense refinement. But for a Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure, the refining difficulty was clearly a notch higher. "Of course, rumors say that people with extremely high talent can understand the corresponding skill of Treasure by observing the Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure, but this is just a myth." "Even if such geniuses do exist, they are like a one in a million existence." "And even if you really get the skill of Treasure, you may not be able to refine the Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure." "After all, to really control a Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure, you must be at least in the Divinity Transformation Realm." "If you are in the Nascent Soul Realm, you are likely to have difficulty refining and controlling." "Even if you barely refine it, you may be backlashed by the Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure." Qian Ziyun stated solemnly. It was precisely because of the difficulties encountered in refining a Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure. That''s why she didn''t have much interest in it, it was not something ordinary cultivators could obtain. Only by promoting to Divinity Transformation, could you possibly control the Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure. "Observe the Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure?" With this thought, Zhou Sui had an idea, because he might be able to do it. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because he cultivated the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret, and condensed three Heart Eyes. Each Heart Eye had its supreme marvelous use. Using the power of the Heart Eyes, he might be able to gain the skill of Treasure from the Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure. He wanted to give it a try. Even if he failed, there would be no loss. If he succeeded, then this Sky Reaching Spiritual Treasure, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, would be under his control. Boom~~ But at this time, the entire Demon Slaying Secret Realm suddenly shook violently, as if an earthquake of magnitude seven or eight had occurred, spreading to every corner. Many Prohibition Arrays began to tremble. No matter where you were, you could feel this strong vibration. "What''s going on?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes, instinctively sensing that something seemed wrong, as if a major incident had occurred in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. ... At this moment, in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. All the Sea Clan cultivators were extremely excited. Because they had just taken action, damaging the many Prohibition Arrays in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. Not only the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower imprisoned the demons in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, but in fact, all areas were covered by large arrays, sealing numerous demons. But at this time, these Sea Clan cultivators took action, breaking these Prohibition Arrays, releasing all the demons inside, they stormed out like a tide, and began to wreak havoc on the entire Demon Slaying Secret Realm. "Elder Ling Feng, Elder Qing Ye, Elder Fish Bone, you three are really amazing." "The three major demon gates can''t damage the fifth stage prohibition arrays here, but you easily broke them." "How did you find the weak points of the prohibition arrays here?" Many Sea Clan cultivators admired these three fourth stage elders of the Sea Clan. They originally thought that it would be difficult to destroy the Prohibition Arrays here. But these three elders seemed to be in their element, easily destroying them. It seemed that they were already familiar with this place, it was truly incredible. To be honest, they were worried about accidents before, but they didn''t expect things to go so smoothly. "Haha, it was just a piece of cake." "The Prohibition Arrays here have been neglected for many years and are not the same as they used to be, they have many flaws." "In addition, this time we brought a fifth stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman and many Prohibition breaking materials." "Dismantling the Prohibition Arrays here, it''s just as easy." Elder Ling Feng laughed heartily. But nobody saw that in the depths of his pupils, there seemed to be strands of terrifying Demonic Qi, the soul deep in their bodies had long been eroded by the aura of demons. Not only Elder Ling Feng, but even Elder Qing Ye and Elder Fish Bone were the same. That''s because they were controlled by a Nascent Soul level Heart Demon the last time they entered Demon Slaying Secret Realm. Heart Demon is among the most peculiar of the numerous demons. It is a formless and colorless entity that is good at charming the minds of others, manipulating their cognition. Even Nascent Soul cultivators find it hard to resist their control. And Elder Ling Feng and the others were controlled by the Heart Demon last time they entered the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, becoming its pawns. The reason why the Heart Demon chose to control them. Naturally, it was because the entire Demon Slaying Secret Realm was covered with the Big Dipper Demon Killing Array, from which the demons couldn''t escape. Chapter 532 - 305: Which Man Can Resist Such a Test of Offering Ones Body_4 If one attempts to escape, they would be blown to pieces by the Seventh-Order formation, leaving no corpse intact. Thus, it could only exploit these Sea Clan cultivators to help itself break free from the shackles. The plan was obviously going very smoothly. These three Sea Clan elders have been bewitched, leading a large number of Sea Clan cultivators to help the demon escape. After all, many Prohibition Arrays in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm were extraordinarily restrictive to demons. But they didn''t restrain human cultivators or Demon Clan cultivators. Hence, the demons could only borrow the strength of others to help themselves break through the Prohibition Array and escape from the prison. Thanks to the assistance of the Heart Demon, these Sea Clan cultivators could so easily break this Prohibition Array. "Go." S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Go to the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower immediately." "Destroy the Prohibition Arrays there and release all the demons inside the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "Only then can we escape from the Demon Slaying Secret Realm." At this moment, the Heart Demon, hidden deep inside Elder Ling Feng, immediately gave these Sea Clan cultivators the order. In fact, during this period, these Sea Clan cultivators have been eroded by the power of the Heart Demon, and their minds have changed unknowingly, completely disregarding all changes. They have all become puppets of the Heart Demon. "Yes." A deep murderous intent spread across the Sea Clan cultivators, who immediately flew toward the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. And it was not just them. Demons from all around also surged in like a tide. "Finally, we''re free! We''ve been trapped here for so long." "Demon Slaying Sect, how formidable you may be, you still cannot stop the passage of time." "The once famous Human God Sect is now a ruin." "But we the Demon Clan will always exist." "Just wait. Once I escape, I will exterminate all humans, transform this world into a demon world, and make it so humans will never see the light of day." A deep demonic Qi envelops the Heart Demon, making anyone shiver. It couldn''t wait to leave and start a massacre. ... Boom~~ At this time, with the destruction of many Prohibition Arrays, numerous demons escaped from the prison, and the endless demonic Qi swept across all directions, affecting the entire Secret Realm World. The whole sky was shrouded in dark demonic Qi, it was as if the entire sky had been clouded. The temperature around was dropping rapidly, howling. The ground even formed a thick layer of ice. The demons surged like a tide, running in all directions. It seemed like Sun Wukong who had just broken free from the seal. Luckily, this place was the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, not the human world, otherwise, lots of mortals would''ve suffered. Suddenly, cultivators from the Sky Demon Sect, Heisha Palace and Xuan Yin Sect all exhibited a drastic change in their expressions. They perceived these movements as soon as they occurred. "Damn, what''s going on? There are demons escaping everywhere. Are they trying to kill us all? How did this happen?" A Nascent Soul cultivator''s face turned extremely grim. He originally thought this was a safe treasure hunt, that it wouldn''t present any significant danger. But who would''ve thought? A large number of demons have started a revolt, rampaging inside the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. Not even a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Realm could necessarily withstand it. "I don''t know. It seems that something significant has happened in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. Could it be that someone has tampered with the Prohibition Array here, releasing these demons?" "Now is not the time to consider this. I''ve just found that the gate to exit the Demon Slaying Secret Realm is completely closed. We can''t get out for now." "You''re kidding? Isn''t there still half a month left? Why has the gate closed?" "No choice. This should be the emergency measure taken by the Demon Slaying Secret Realm. This place is a prison for holding demons. Once the demons try to escape, the main gate of the realm will close. No one can leave unless this demon crisis is resolved." "Damn, if I find out who released these demons, I won''t let him go." "Stop talking, let''s run. If we continue to stay here, we''ll surely be surrounded and killed by demons." All the Nascent Soul cultivators were discussing heatedly, their expression as black as charred coal. They no longer had a mind for treasure hunting. Each of them was escaping in all directions, avoiding the chase of the demons. Boom~~ Right then, the barrier around the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower immediately collapsed and shattered. Elder Ling Feng, Elder Qing Ye, Elder Fish Bone and other Sea Clan cultivators killed their way over. With the help of the Heart Demon, they found the flaw in the array, and easily broke it using a Fifth Stage Prohibition Breaking Talisman. Suddenly, the buildings around the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower appeared before the Sea Clan cultivators. They saw the mighty towering structure that stood thousands of feet tall in the distance. "Haha, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower is right in front of us." "As long as we break this tower and release the demons imprisoned inside." "Then our plan will be completed." Elder Ling Feng laughed. He was very joyful. Especially the Heart Demon hidden in the dark, it''s thousand-year plan was about to culminate here. Chapter 533 - 305: Which Man Can Resist Such a Test of Offering Ones Body_5 Once the demons within are unleashed, and their powers aligned, they would be able to break the fifth-stage array of the Demon Slayer Secret Realm. At that time, it can regain freedom, cause havoc in the human world, and restore the glory of the demons. "Hmm, wait." "There seems to be the aura of human cultivators here." "Has someone already entered ahead of us?" At this moment, Elder Qing Ye''s expression changes as he immediately senses the aura left behind by Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun. After all, Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun did not purposely hide their tracks. They did not expect that aside from them, someone else could break through the Prohibition Array here. "Damn it." "Two human cultivators, a man and a woman." "Regardless of how they managed to enter, we can''t let them take control of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "A Spiritual Treasure with a master versus an unowned one has entirely different powers." Elder Fish Bone''s face is incredibly grim. He did not expect human cultivators to have arrived first, it was truly unfathomable. But no matter if the opponents can control the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, they cannot take that risk. After all, they have to kill those two human cultivators, to nip the problem in the bud. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!!! In an instant, the Sea Clan Nascent Soul cultivators moved swiftly, passing through countless palaces to arrive at the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. At this very moment, Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun also happened to arrive at the same spot. "Sect Master Qian Ziyun of the Sky Demon Sect, Sect Master Zhou Sui of the Xuanhuang Sect." "It''s you two." "When did you two start collaborating?" Upon seeing Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun, Elder Ling Feng instantly recalls various pieces of intelligence and recognizes their identities. The notorious Sect Master Qian Ziyun is not to be mentioned, having ruled the Canglan Sea for hundreds of years, she is well-known among the Nascent Soul cultivators. Especially in the Sea Clan, this woman is notoriously vicious. She has killed countless cultivators from the Sea Clan causing an enmity as vast as the sea. As for Zhou Sui. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although Zhou Sui is quite young, because he recently married the daughter of the alliance hierarch of Wuji Alliance, Master Peach Blossom, and reached Nascent Soul stage at the age of one hundred, possessing the potential for Divinity Transformation. Zhou Sui''s name had already spread throughout the Canglan Sea. While ordinary cultivators might not know, these higher-ups in the Sea Clan must have known about it. News about Zhou Sui was recorded by them at the earliest opportunity. He was also on their must-kill list. A human cultivator who has a strong chance of achieving Divinity Transformation would undoubtedly be a formidable threat in the future. However, he did not expect that the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect would be with the Sect Master of the Xuan Huang Sect, this was puzzling and an unknown piece of information to everyone. It could be said that the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect was indeed skilled, to be able to link up with such a man with the potential for Divinity Transformation, was like an aged tigress capturing a young cub. "That''s none of your damn business." "So it''s Elder Ling Feng from the Sea Clan, I thought it was some old fogey." "The disturbances caused in the Demon Slayer Secret Realm earlier must have been your doing?" "How did you manage to enter the Demon Slayer Secret Realm?" Qian Ziyun squinted her eyes, staring at this group of Sea Clan cultivators, she immediately felt extremely threatened. Because this group of Sea Clan cultivators was simply overwhelming in numbers. Three late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, more than ten mid-stage Nascent Soul, and dozens of early-stage Nascent Soul. Honestly speaking, this was already the peak combat power of an ordinary Nascent Soul force. And now they had turned out in full strength. Even with her fighting strength, she dared not guarantee her survival in such a fight. What''s more, she sensed that a large number of demons were swarming from afar. If she isn''t careful, she could be surrounded and left without a place to be buried. "Hahaha, yes, it was us." "Now, all the demons in the Demon Slayer Secret Realm have been released by us." "Soon, the array of the Demon Slayer Secret Realm will be completely broken by these demons." "When the time comes, not only will you be affected, the entire Canglan Sea will be plunged into a demonic disaster¡­" Elder Ling Feng laughs heartily, filled with joy, his eyes exuding a hint of vengeful pleasure. He did not mind revealing his plans now. Since everything is now out in the open, the tide of events is irreversible, even if their plans were exposed, no one could stop them. "So that''s the case, that is indeed a shrewd calculation." "Are you trying to use the power of the demons to weaken the strength of our human cultivators?" "You''ve hit a cunning plan indeed." Qian Ziyun squinted her eyes. As a cultivator of the demon sect, she naturally understood the other party''s plans at once. Of course, she was not surprised at all. As a member of the demon sect, who has carried out countless cruel plans, this had already become commonplace for her. It does not even raise a ripple within her. "You humans have ruled this world for far too long." "It''s about time for our demon clan to take over." "Once the cultivators of our Ancient Demon Clan enter this world, they will surely exterminate all human cultivators." "Of course, you probably won''t be able to see that." "Because right now, we are going to make a move against you." "I believe, the death of two human Nascent Soul cultivators before the integration begins will definitely greatly weaken your strength." Elder Ling Feng was brimming with killing intent, his eyes fixed on Zhou Sui and Qian Ziyun. Clearly they had already reached the point of no return. There was no deep hatred between the two parties. However, as they are not from the same clan, their hearts naturally harbor ill will. For the survival of the clan, the human cultivators must be exterminated without exception. "Indeed, you cannot escape today." "Nobody can save you." The cold light in Elder Qing Ye''s eyes grew more intense. "Hehe, I truly didn''t expect to be able to drink the fresh blood of two prime human Nascent Soul cultivators today. It''s truly a delight." "Especially since one of them even possesses the potential for Divinity Transformation." "It''s as if the heaven is helping our Sea Clan." "You should just obediently accept your deaths." Elder Fish Bone cackled maniacally, his murderous intent erupting, unleashing a terrifying Nascent Soul realm that covered a radius of a thousand miles. Chapter 534 - 306: Power of Thunder Tribulation, the Nemesis of Demons_1 "What a nuisance." "A bunch of demon cultivators dare to spout nonsense in front of me." "They must be tired of living." "Let me slaughter you all today, I happen to be short of some fourth-stage demon beasts for ingredients." At this moment, Zhou Sui looked nonchalantly at this group of Sea Clan cultivators, completely relaxed and fearless. What?! Upon these words, Elder Ling Feng, Elder Qing Ye, Elder Fish Bone and other Sea Clan cultivators'' faces changed dramatically, staring angrily at Zhou Sui, a surge of anger rushing from their hearts. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. An early-stage Nascent Soul human cultivator even dared to bluster in front of them. Even intended to turn them into ingredients?! Why does this kid have the gall to make such arrogant remarks, has he gone mad? "This!" Qian Ziyun blinked her beautiful eyes, she wasn''t quite sure why this man was so confident. Given that his cultivation was merely in the early-stage Nascent Soul stage, he dared to disregard this group of Sea Clan Nascent Soul cultivators. The feeling was as if he was the one who had surrounded this group of Sea Clan Nascent Souls, not the other way round. Could it be that this man was confident he could defeat this group of Sea Clan Nascent Souls?! "Dream Realm." Zhou Sui didn''t plan to explain anything and immediately reached out to the nearby Dream Soul Gu. It must be remembered that the current Dream Soul Gu had already advanced to the middle grade of the fourth stage, way much powerful than before. Add in his own soul power which is comparable to that of the God Transformation cultivators. The combination of the two could maximize the power of the Dream Soul Gu. Boom~~ In an instant, an invisible wave of soul power spread out, covering an area of thousands of miles. A huge Dream World appeared in this area, enveloping this group of Sea Clan monks. Instantly, there was a massive change in this area which seemed to have been transformed into a vast primordial forest. Many Sea Clan cultivators were separated into different areas. Each Nascent Soul fell into the dreamworld. They all instantly entered the dream, unable to resist for even a second. "Could it be? Such a powerful illusion technique." "Perhaps, not even a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator could do this." Qian Ziyun widened her eyes in shock, she could perceive the omnipresent power of the dreamland around her, which seemed to have reached a degree of slightly affecting reality, this area seemed to be caught between illusion and reality. If she were this man''s enemy, she would probably have fallen into the dreamland by now and would be unable to break free in a short time. This one supernatural power alone seemed strong enough to make this man invincible. Boom~~ However, at this moment, a terrifying black demonic power erupted from the bodies of Elder Ling Feng, Elder Qing Ye, Elder Fish Bone, and other three major Sea Clan cultivators. This power immediately eroded the dreamland, seeming to form a dark domain. Instantly, they woke up from the dreamland, freeing themselves from the power of dream entry. At this time, terrifying demon shadows seemed to appear behind them. At this moment, they had turned into puppets, losing their self-awareness. "Hmm." "Flirtatious Demon, a demon that specializes in bewitching hearts." "In the Ancient Era, it had caused great disasters among the human sects." "Even many true disciples were manipulated by you and betrayed the sect, causing heavy losses." "So it''s you who were controlled by the Flirtatious Demon, and became the puppets of demons." "No wonder you released the demons in the Secret Realm of Slaughtering Demons. Was it all the Flirtatious Demon''s doing?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. His Heart-eye Recognition immediately kicked in and he scanned the bodies of the three Sea Clan cultivators. A wealth of information was instantly submerged deep into the sea of his consciousness. He immediately detected traces of control left by the Heart Demon on their bodies. The Heart Demon seemed to be hiding within them. He had never encountered this kind of Demon before. But it didn''t matter. With the power of Heart-eye Recognition, even a creature or object that he had never seen before could be identified. This was true even for the Demons. "Damn human." "You have such a powerful Soul Power." "You''re indeed a genius that has the potential of God Transformation." "If you were to continue growing at this rate, the world might just see another God Transformed Honored One." "I absolutely can''t allow you to continue living." The Heart Demon was both surprised and angry. It did not expect to be detected by this human cultivator immediately, it felt as if it had nowhere to hide. "Heart Demon?!" Hearing this, Qian Ziyun took on a serious expression. She had read about the Heart Demon in many of the Sky Demon Sect''s books. Of all the Demons, it was the most terrifying. It was formless and skilled in manipulating people''s hearts. Even the Demonic cultivators can be unknowingly manipulated by the Heart Demon and turned into its puppets. No wonder the Sea Clan cultivators, like Elder Qing Ye, that she''d sensed just now, were acting so strangely, with a heavy demonic qi about them. They were under the control of the Heart Demon?! Yet, this man was able to detect it immediately, this was really impressive. "You want me dead?" "Aren''t you overestimating your abilities?" "Today, all of you will die here. No one can save you." A glimmer of coldness flashed in Zhou Sui''s eyes. In an instant, he invoked the Robbery Thunder Worm. This Robbery Thunder Worm had already reached the middle grade of the fourth stage, its power had increased by I don''t know how many times compared to the past. The more important point was that, the Power of Thunder Tribulation was a nemesis to the Demon Clan cultivators and Demons. Boom~~ Suddenly, a bolt of purple Heavenly Tribulation descended from the sky, as thick as a water bucket, embodying a terrifying power, it locked on the aura of Elder Ling Feng. The Heavenly Tribulation seemed to have ripped the sky in half. "Not good." Elder Ling Feng stiffened, feeling the deadly crisis. It was as if he''d encountered a heavenly catastrophe, his whole body was shivering, he was nearly unable to move at all. His first thought was to dodge, but the Heavenly Tribulation arrived too quickly. By the time he reacted, the water-bucket-thick Heavenly Tribulation exploded upon his body. "Ahhhh!!" Elder Ling Feng couldn''t help but emit a piercing scream. Being a demon cultivator, the demonic power flowing inside his body had a natural fear of the Power of Heavenly Tribulation. Now, the purple Heavenly Tribulation struck his body, causing immense damage. In an instant, his body split in half from the impact. Even the demonic power that the Heart Demon had left on him was instantly melted away and vanished into thin air. A massive crater with a diameter of several kilometers was created on the ground, with shattered stones flying all around and a rolling cloud of dust. The surrounding areas were also humming with electric arcs. Just a single blow had instantly killed this Nascent Soul Late Stage Elder Ling Feng without giving him any chance to fight back. One could only say that the power of the Heavenly Tribulation was just too effective at restraining the Demons and demon cultivators. It was practically like a natural enemy to them. Even if the Robbery Thunder Worm was currently only at the middle grade of the fourth stage, it could still easily severely wound them and even cause their deaths. Chapter 725 - 351: Radiant Qian Ziyun, Flirting with Man, Shameless Vixen_4 It seemed that the moment it appeared, the surrounding nature''s spiritual energy solidified. On the back of this blue bird was a cultivator. He was dressed in white, otherworldly in character, and peerlessly handsome. He looked just like an immortal. All the humans on the island stared wide-eyed, clearly seeing the white-robed cultivator who had suddenly appeared. "Damn it, it''s a fourth-stage magical bird, the Azure-Winged Flame Hawk! How could mere mortals have tamed such a monster king?!" "Wait, could you be the Xuanhuang Ancestor?!" The pupils of this third-stage monster contracted, and its face underwent a dramatic change. It suddenly remembered the recent legend spreading throughout the Canglan Sea. The Xuanhuang Ancestor has been roaming the area, hunting monsters, and saving human islands. Wherever he went, the monsters suffered heavy casualties. Even some fourth-stage monsters were enslaved by the Xuanhuang Ancestor and turned into his mounts, from which they could not escape for the rest of their lives. As a result, many fourth-stage monsters were terrified and fled upon hearing the news. They all hid deep within the Canglan Sea, and they didn''t dare to approach the human residential areas. However, it never expected that it would be so unlucky as to encounter the legendary Xuanhuang Ancestor. This was the epitome of misfortune. Whoosh! The monster didn''t say a word and wished to flee at the first opportunity without even the slightest thought of resistance. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Vanish!" But it was already too late for it to escape, as the white-robed cultivator took out a three-foot Qingfeng sword from his body and swung it lightly. The next moment, numerous sword lights appeared in the sky, thick and abundant ¨C tens of thousands, all targeting these monsters. Boom, boom, boom~~~ Whether they were third-stage monsters, second-stage monsters, or even first-stage monsters, they were exterminated instantaneously. Their bodies were pierced by an invisible sword light, leaving them bloody. Within just a moment, these attacking monsters were all exterminated. The leading third-stage monster was turned into Swiss cheese, torn into pieces, disintegrated in thin air, and reduced to chunks of flesh, thereby disappearing from this world. "This, this!" Yang Qianyuan, who initially wanted to escape, was dumbfounded, unbelievably witnessing this scene. For Yang Family''s Island, this was a catastrophe. But when this mysterious white-robed cultivator arrived, he exterminated all the monsters with one strike. This kind of power was just like that of an immortal. Are these the real cultivators?! At this moment, Yang Qianyuan''s eyes revealed a burning flame, along with a soaring fighting spirit. He believed that if he could become such an exceptional person, his life would be worthwhile. "This guy is a fourth-stage sword cultivator, and he is about to enter the Divinity Transformation Realm." "I never thought I would meet such a genius in this era." The Beastmaster Daoist was taken by surprise. After only sensing the aura of this white-robed cultivator, he became profoundly frightened. It was as though his soul was being sliced by the supreme Sword Intent. This was not aimed at him. It was purely because the Sword Intent on the cultivator was too terrifying; anyone who tried to probe his strength would be met with a backlash from the Sword Intent. "Thank you, Senior, for your support." At this moment, the Yang Family''s patriarch immediately stepped forward, trembling tremendously with gratitude as he looked up at the white-robed cultivator in the sky. He knew that if a high-level cultivator like him harbored malicious intentions, they wouldn''t have a chance of survival. Therefore, since the cultivator had assisted them, it was impossible for him to harm them. "No need to be polite. We are all of the human clan, so it''s only natural that we should help each other. It was just a small effort." The white-robed cultivator was naturally Zhou Sui. He looked at the members of the Yang Family, "However, the attacks from the monsters will only become more fierce. While I can assist you now, I can''t do so for your entire life. It''s better to quickly relocate to a larger island. If you continue to stay here, you will eventually be destroyed by the monsters." "Senior, we are fully aware of this." "But it''s not easy to live on those larger islands. They aren''t places where smaller families like ours could migrate to." The Yang Family patriarch spoke helplessly. "No problem." "This is my token." "Take it and go to a nearby fourth-stage island." "Tell the person in charge there, and they will naturally arrange a residence for you." Zhou Sui pulled out a token of the Xuanhuang Sect from his body and threw it to the patriarch of the Yang Family. Xuanhuang Sect?! Upon seeing this token, the Yang Family patriarch''s pupils contracted. Even if he was uninformed, he still knew the fame of the Xuanhuang Sect. It was one of the Nascent Soul Sects, one of the strongest sects in the Canglan Sea. He never thought he would actually encounter a senior from the Xuanhuang Sect. "May I know the name of the esteemed senior?" The Yang Family patriarch asked cautiously. "My Taoist name is Xuanhuang." Zhou Sui said indifferently. What?! As soon as these words came out, the Yang Family patriarch and others were shocked, and disbelief brushed over their faces. They couldn''t believe they were actually meeting the Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect. It was simply unbelievable. After all, the Taoist name was not something anyone would dare impersonate. Especially the disciples of the Xuanhuang Sect, who would dare impersonate their Sect Master? Wasn''t this seeking their own doom?! "Of course, I know the difficulty of mass migration." "You might encounter monster attacks along the way, resulting in heavy casualties." "Therefore, I will leave this fourth-stage Azure-Winged Flame Hawk to accompany you until you reach a nearby large island." "It will only leave after the completion of your migration." Zhou Sui stood with his hands behind him. "Thank you, Senior." The Yang Family patriarch and others were absolutely grateful. They didn''t expect the senior before them to be so thoughtful and considerate, and even anticipated all subsequent issues. Chapter 726 - 351: Radiant Qian Ziyun, Flirting with Man, Shameless Vixen_5 If they fail to seize this opportunity, then it''s their own fault if the Yang family is destroyed. Of course, Zhou Sui did not arrive here without reason. All were guided by the Fortune Qi Gu. Four years ago, he began to travel to the major islands in the Canglan Sea. He perceived the various aspects of life, experienced thousands of worldly trials, and understood joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure. If he saw those who were evil and committed wrongs, he would kill them. If he encountered demonic beasts plaguing human islands, he would slaughter them. If he encountered injustices, he would mediate them. In short, he pursued his heart''s desires and did as he pleased. After doing all this, Zhou Sui undoubtedly felt that the seed of his Primordial Spirit was growing faster than when he was devotedly cultivating in seclusion. Because after doing these things, he felt his understanding of Dao Heart was clear. It seemed like he had vented years of resentment. Now, no one in this sea area could cause him any trouble, and he didn''t need to worry about much. After his understanding of Dao Heart became clear, his cultivation naturally progressed swiftly. But Zhou Sui did not arbitrarily meddle in these matters. All were guided by the Fortune Qi Gu. After doing these things, his fortune would greatly increase. It was equivalent to saving many chosen children of fortune. He became the savior of these chosen children of fortune. The same was true when he came to the Yang Family''s island. The Fortune Qi Gu sensed a person with great fortune on this island, so it guided Zhou Sui here to help. Thus, this person with great fortune will inevitably join the Xuanhuang Sect. If he had not undertaken this task, perhaps this person with great fortune would have switched allegiance to other parties. Or perhaps he would have become a Loose Cultivator. "Is this him?" In a blink of an eye, Zhou Sui activated, his Heart Eyes'' power covering the entire island. He immediately discovered Yang Qianyuan, a young cultivator at Qi Cultivation stage, who looked ordinary. But he had astonishing fortune, actually condensed into a Luck Golden Dragon. That is to say, this person will certainly become a God Transformation cultivator if he doesn''t die. If this person joins the Xuanhuang Sect, then the Xuanhuang Sect will certainly have an additional God Transformation cultivator in the future. "So many chosen children of fortune have appeared." "After a great disaster, many human cultivators indeed acquire fortune." "So, every time a great disaster strikes, numerous Tianjiao emerge." "In other words, if many Tianjiao emerge, it means that a great disaster is coming." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. Over the years, the Xuanhuang Sect has recruited at least four or five disciples possessing a Luck Golden Dragon. Normally, an era wouldn''t produce so many Tianjiao. But it''s different now. The Cultivation World, Ancient Demon Realm, and Ancient Demon Realm are fusing, in a special period of integration. The Cultivation World is facing a massive crisis at this time. So, the Heavenly Dao naturally rescues itself, bestowing numerous human cultivators with fortune, aiding the rise of Tianjiao. This is an important reason for the frequent occurrence of Tianjiao in certain eras. But if this era ends, a long time will pass without any Tianjiao appearing. A long period of mediocrity will emerge. This is a natural law. "Since I saved Yang Family''s Island, the person has a destiny with my Xuan Huang Sect." "No need to manage the next steps, he will naturally join the Xuan Huang Sect." Having these thoughts, Zhou Sui didn''t intend to say anything to the young cultivator from the Yang Family, with a flash of his figure, he transformed into a streak of light, rapidly leaving this place. Only the fourth-stage Four-winged Green Fire Eagle was left behind to guard the residents of Yang Family''s Island. In fact, during this time, Zhou Sui has been hunting and subduing demonic beasts everywhere, and has also subdued a large number of fourth-stage demonic beasts, planting the Nightmare seed in these demonic beasts, turning them into his own Spirit Beasts. So far, there are already tens of thousands of fourth-stage Spirit Beasts in the Xuanhuang Sect. The sect''s power has increased many times compared to before. ... Only after Zhou Sui disappeared, did the Beast Daoist dare to speak again. He transmitted his divine consciousness: "Who exactly is this man?" "Senior, this person is said to be the Sect Master of Nascent Soul Sect, Xuanhuang Ancestor." "This senior seems to be just three hundred years old and is already a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Perfection." "He''s not far from God Transformation. " "What''s more astonishing is that he has many Dao Companions." "Two of them are the only God Transformation female cultivators in our Canglan Sea. " "A real man should be like him." Yang Qianyuan admired him immensely. He had also learnt relevant information from the head of the Yang Family. After all, Zhou Sui was too famous. As the Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect, he also had so many stunning female cultivators as Dao Companions. What''s more important, two of them were God Transformation female cultivators. It simply made others envious. The news of Qian Ziyun becoming Zhou Sui''s Dao Companion had already spread years ago. As a God Transformation cultivator, there was naturally no need to worry about gossip. They could do whatever they wanted to do. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who dared to say anything? Moreover, after the news was made public, the fame of the Xuanhuang Sect skyrocketed. It could be said that the Xuanhuang Sect had already become the strongest sect in the Canglan Sea. As for the other Nascent Soul Sects, they seemed to have become vassal sects of the Xuanhuang Sect. "A Nascent Soul''s Perfection at three hundred years old?" "Even in the ancient times, such a genius would be an extraordinary figure." "I didn''t expect to see one in this era." "It''s truly inconceivable." The Beast Daoist originally thought that the cultivation world of this era had been declining and could no longer compare to the practice heyday of the ancient times. But now, looking at it, he felt he had underestimated the cultivators of this era. Chapter 727 - 351: Radiant Qian Ziyun, Flirting with Man, Shameless Vixen_6 Even if the environment of heaven and earth is different. But real geniuses can still shine through. They are not affected by the environment, even able to transform it. This Xuanhuang Ancestor is such a grandmaster. Undoubtedly, he is someone who can leave his name in the history of the Cultivation World. If Xuanhuang Sect could go on, then the reputation of the Xuanhuang Ancestor could last for tens of thousands of years. "By the way, what''s the deal with that fourth stage Azure-winged Fire Hawk?" "Could it be that this Xuanhuang Ancestor is also proficient in beast-controlling techniques?" Daoist Beast Master asked curiously. As the Sect Master of the Beast-controlling Sect, he had unparalleled beast-controlling techniques in the Ancient Era. Unfortunately, he acted too ostentatiously, attracting the siege of numerous Divinity Transformation Demonic Cultivators, and causing the destruction of the Beast-controlling Sect. Therefore, he is curious about how the beast-controlling techniques have developed after tens of thousands of years. Can they surpass his Beast-controlling Sect? "Indeed, the Xuanhuang Ancestor is said to be a grandmaster of beast-controlling." "The Xuanhuang Sect currently has over ten thousand fourth stage spirit beasts." "All were subdued by the Xuanhuang Ancestor alone." "It is rumored that the Xuanhuang Ancestor controls a crossing-over technique that can transform ferocious beasts into spirit beasts." "Because of this, the Xuanhuang Sect is exceptionally powerful, often dispatching tens of thousands of fourth stage spirit beasts to guard every direction." "This has made the sea area ruled by the Xuanhuang Sect incredibly safe, with no beasts daring to attack." Yang Qianyuan couldn''t help but sigh. He learned this information from the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Yang family. That''s why he has always wanted to join the Xuanhuang Sect. Just a shame that Yang Family''s Island is so far away from the Xuanhuang Sect, totally unreachable. After all, according to his cultivation, if he wanted to travel to Xuanhuang Island, he would definitely be killed halfway. But now it''s different. This Xuanhuang Ancestor actually dispatched a fourth stage Azure-winged Fire Hawk to protect them. Escorting them to the sea area ruled by the Xuanhuang Sect. This signifies that he has an opportunity to join the Xuanhuang Sect. Without a doubt, this is a great opportunity. "Is that so? Taming over ten thousand fourth stage spirit beasts, how did he do it?" Hearing this, Daoist Beast Master was stunned, finding it hard to believe. He was originally very confident in the techniques of the Beast-controlling Sect, thinking that the beast-controlling techniques of this era could not compare with his own. But now, the Xuanhuang Sect has tamed over ten thousand fourth stage spirit beasts, a number that is simply astonishing. Even in the heyday of the Beast-controlling Sect, it could not compare. Obviously, the beast-controlling techniques of this era might surpass the Beast-controlling Sect of the Ancient Era. Otherwise, they definitely could not have achieved such a feat. "I have no idea, it''s the secret of the Xuanhuang Sect." "How would a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator like me know?" Yang Qianyuan shrugged. "In that case, find an opportunity to join the Xuanhuang Sect." "Don''t worry, with my help, joining the Xuanhuang Sect will be a breeze." Daoist Beast Master said immediately. His eyes were filled with fervor, simply anxious to join the Xuanhuang Sect right away, wanting to know the Xuanhuang Ancestor''s secret of taming beasts. If he could figure out the secret, his beast-controlling techniques could advance even further. "Okay." Hearing this, Yang Qianyuan was also excited. He knew very well how extraordinary this elder was. If this elder were to help him, then his joining the Xuanhuang Sect would be a done deal. ...... At this moment, Zhou Sui was soaring through the sky on his sword. Transforming into a beam of silver light in the sky, his speed was unbelievably fast, like a shooting star. His current destination was the last place he visited on his worldly expedition. After this, he would go into seclusion and advance to the stage of Divinity Transformation. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And the last stop, naturally, was the place he just crossed over from ©¤ Immortal Mist Island. Truthfully, he believed that his greatest regret before advancing to Divinity Transformation was this island. It was the sudden appearance of the Blood Demon Tree on Immortal Mist Island that forced him to abandon his home and flee from the island. Now his power had greatly increased, and he had even become a Body Cultivation God Transformation Body. He felt it was time to return and solve this problem. Of course, this operation was somewhat dangerous as well. After all, no one knew the true strength of the Blood Demon Tree. But he was fully prepared, and if he truly couldn''t resist, he would make his escape. With the power of the Teleportation Insect, even a God Transformation Demon wouldn''t be able to stop him from leaving. Whizz! In no time at all, Zhou Sui had finally reached Immortal Mist Island. "This!" At this moment, Zhou Sui squinted his eyes, looking at the distant Immortal Mist Island. The entire island was wrapped by a large blood-colored tree with red fog rolling around it, forming a three-layer blood-red barrier covered with densely packed blood-red runes. From afar, it looked like a giant blood-colored nest. Anyone who entered it would be completely devoured, and it was terrifying. The sea area for millions of miles around was nearly desolate, seemingly devoid of all living creatures. Boom~~ In the next instant, Zhou Sui used the Power of Heart Eyes and infiltrated Immortal Mist Island. His invisible Power of Heart easily penetrated the blood-colored barrier and fog, entering the interior of the island. Suddenly, he sensed that on the branches of the gigantic Blood Demon Tree, there were countless blood-colored skeletons hanging. On the ground, countless blood-colored skeletons lay in silence. The entire island was deathly silent, devoid of all vitality. Clearly, all humans on Immortal Mist Island had died, not a single one survived. And it wasn''t just humans. The beasts living on the island, birds, animals, and other creatures were all dead. All of them had turned into skeletons. The only life was the Blood Demon Tree. It was the sole ruler of this land of death. Faintly, numerous terrifying spirits seemed to have emerged from the gigantic Blood Demon Tree, as if it had absorbed billions of human spirits. They wailed in pain, trying to break free from the tree. Unfortunately, it was all in vain. On the contrary, the power of these spirits continued to enhance the power of the Blood Demon Tree. With each breath the Blood Demon Tree took, the blood-red barrier continued to expand, spreading towards the surrounding sea area. If this continued, the sea area spanning a radius of millions of miles would become the territory of the Blood Demon Tree. "It indeed is a Divinity Transformation Realm Demon." Zhou Sui''s pupils contracted. With a glance through his Heart Eyes, he instantly sensed that this Blood Demon Tree had reached the early stage of the Divinity Transformation Realm. Apparenly, his previous judgment of the Blood Demon Tree was correct; it was more than just a Nascent Soul Demon. If the Blood Demon Tree really was a Divinity Transformation Demon, then how did the founding ancestor of the Immortal Mist Sect manage to seal it? Or did it become stronger later and advanced to the Divinity Transformation Realm?! Boom~~~ At this moment, the Blood Demon Tree in the center of Immortal Mist Island seemed to sense something. A turbulent aura instantly swept over, forming a terrifying storm. One blood-coloured branch after another, looking like long spears, bombarded him. Twisted blood-colored runes appeared on them, exuding an aura of decay, slaughter, darkness, and evil. Anyone hit by them would have their flesh and soul devoured immediately. Chapter 794 - 363: Peerless Beauty Qiu Ruyu, a Man Who Enchants Countless Women as His Servants_1 "This is the Demon''s Calamity." "After a hundred years of tranquility, is the Demon Clan finally making their move?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. The information flowing into him from the air of calamity immediately told him that this disaster was caused by the Demon Clan. But then he thought about it and it was all clear. Among the entire Profound Yellow Realm, who else besides the Demon Clan could pose a threat to the human clan? As for the many divinity-transformed demons, either they had ascended, or they had been transcended, they could never be the opponents of the human clan. The reason the demons had been quiet for the previous hundred years was probably to gather intelligence on the human clan. Now they must feel confident enough to take action. "According to previous intelligence, the Demon Clan has at least three thousand divinity-transformed demons." "Their strength is indeed rather formidable." "But if that were all, it shouldn''t pose such a threat to me." "Could it be that the Demon Clan has some other special means?" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A glint of sharpness flashed in Zhou Sui''s eyes. Honestly, if the Demon Clan only had three thousand of these divinity-transformed demons, they would be nothing in his eyes. After all, even though he''s only in the early stages of Divinity Transformation. But when it comes to strength, not even the cultivators at the late stages or even those who have completed their Divinity Transformation are a match for him. Furthermore, he is able to harness a part of the power of the Evergreen Immortal Creeper. That group of divinity-transformed demons would simply die no matter how many of them come. Even just deploying the Gu Insects he possesses would be enough to wipe them all out. Yet, the calamity-laden air is warning him of the unfathomable power of the Demon Clan. Perhaps, the Demon Clan still hides some special means, which could explode with unimaginable power at any time. After all, the Ancient Demon Realm has existed for a million years. Who knows what kind of power this realm really contains. Of course, some time will pass before the Demon Clan launches their all-out attack on the Xuanhuang Sect. The disaster does not start immediately, there is still some time to prepare. "Wait a minute, it''s not the Xuanhuang Sect that''s in danger." "It''s the Hehuan Sect?!" "At least a hundred divinity-transformed demons have been deployed." At this point, a thought struck Zhou Sui. He sensed that Qiu Ruyu seemed to be in great danger, her entire sect teetering on the brink, as if it were about to be attacked by countless demons, on the verge of annihilation. You have to understand, Qiu Ruyu is his prospective Dao companion, who could potentially help him in his path to ascension. He cannot afford any mistakes. Of course, he won''t just watch as Qiu Ruyu falls into danger. Whoosh! With that thought, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate, he immediately took the Teleportation Array to the Hehuan Sect. His relationship with Qiu Ruyu has greatly progressed over the past hundred years. He had long since set up a Teleportation Array on the Hehuan Peak of the Hehuan Sect. At any time, he can use the Teleportation Array to reach the Hehuan Sect. ...... At this moment, the East Wastelands, the Hehuan Sect. The many cultivators of the Hehuan Sect had their faces ashen, looking like they''ve seen a ghost. They felt an overwhelming number of demons appearing outside their sect. The Demons have covered an area of tens of thousands of miles around, black and overwhelming, with endless Demon Qi overshadowing the sky. It''s as if this entire area has become a dark Demon Domain. What was most terrifying was the hundred Divinity-Transformed demons flying in the sky. Each one of them was releasing a terrifying Demonic Domain, constantly colliding with the Hehuan Sect''s Fifth Stage formation, making the great formation of the Hehuan Sect ready to collapse. It seemed like their Fifth Stage formation was about to be shattered by the power of many Divinity-transformed demons, crackling and creaking. "How could this happen?" "Why have these demons suddenly invaded and besieged our Hehuan Sect?" "How could they suddenly launch an attack when everything was just fine before, there was no sign at all." Many disciples of the Hehuan Sect looked extremely distraught. They felt that the situation had happened too suddenly, they were simply at a loss. In the blink of an eye, the entire East Wastelands fell into an endless Demon Disaster, with countless casualties. An innumerable amount of demons ran out from the Underground Demon Cave, spreading across the East Wastelands. "It''s not a sudden attack. In fact, there have been signs of this happening." "Previously, a disciple discovered that there were frequent anomalies in the Underground Demon Cave, suspecting that a large number of demons were gathering." "The problem is that even if we discovered the anomalies, what can we do? We only have one divinity-transformed Sect Master." "We simply do not have the power to launch a counterattack on the Underground Demon Cave and annihilate the demons." A helpless elder of the Hehuan Sect spoke. She had long known that the demons in the Underground Demon Cave wanted to sweep over the East Wastelands, as if there were Divinity-Transformed demons pulling the strings. But even so, she was still helpless. The Hehuan Sect was too weak. They were already doing their utmost to protect the Hehuan Sect, how could they have the resources to counterattack the Underground Demon Cave? "Alas, the most hateful of all are the Great Void Sect, the Primordial Chaos Sect, the Departure Sorrow Demon Palace, and other Nascent Soul Elders. They actually ascended to the Spirit World for their own interests and don''t care about the life and death of the Cultivation World." "Fortunately, they were extremely unlucky. They encountered a spatial storm when they opened the space node. As a result, they died one by one in the spatial passage, otherwise, they would have really escaped." One of the elders of the Hehuan Sect spoke maliciously. To them, knowing that those God Transformed Honored Ones were extremely unlucky was something that cheered them up. If they can''t run, nor should the God Transformed Honored Ones be able to escape. "Isn''t it? The Sect Master is much better." "Unwilling to ascend to the Spirit World, he only wishes to live and die with us." "This has avoided a catastrophe, it could also be said that good people have a natural protection." Chapter 795 - 363: Peerless Beauty Qiu Ruyu, a Man Who Enchants Countless Women as His Servants_2 Members of the Hehuan Sect were deeply grateful. Honestly, if it wasn''t for Sect Master Qiu Ruyu guarding the sect, the Hehuan Sect would have perished long ago in the past century amidst endless waves of demons. Indeed, those sects that had lost their God Transformed Honored One were completely destroyed over the years, without the need for the Hehuan Sect to intervene. In their desperate attempt to seek the protection of the Hehuan Sect, they even offered all their sect''s treasures and joined the Hehuan Sect. So far, the entire East Wastelands had only the Hehuan Sect left; the only surviving Nascent Soul Sect. As for sects like the Great Void Sect, Primordial Chaos Sect, Departure Sorrow Demon Palace and other Nascent Soul Sects, they had long vanished into the annals of history. "Sigh, there''s no point in saying all this." "Right now, we need to think about how to resist these demons." "To tell you the truth, our Hehuan Sect''s fifth stage array, the Taiyi Xuan Yin Formation, can''t hold them off for too long." "If hundreds of demons at the Divinity Transformation Realm attack together, even our fifth stage array could be destroyed." Many elders of the Hehuan Sect were looking grim. Although the Hehuan Sect''s fifth stage array, the Taiyi Xuan Yin Formation, was formidable, it could hardly resist hundreds of God Transformation demons and their onslaught. It was feared that the Mountain Protection Array of the Hehuan Sect would be destroyed in just a few hours. When that time comes, wherever they flee, death would be the only outcome. Because they were already surrounded by the demons from all directions, it was as if they were in an impenetrable blockade. "Master of the Sect, what should we do now?" Many elders of the Hehuan Sect couldn''t help but look towards Sect Master Qiu Ruyu. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They saw Qiu Ruyu in a white dress, with skin as white as snow. Her figure was perfect, and she exuded an incredibly pure aura, which made her even more enchanting. Clearly, after a hundred years of cultivation, her cultivation had greatly improved. More importantly, due to the drastic changes in the world and the ascendance of the world level, her lifespan had increased by as much as three thousand years. This also made her full of vitality and extraordinarily youthful. Her Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden had reached an unfathomable realm. "Don''t worry, I have already found a helper." "With his help, our sect will naturally be able to resolve this crisis." Qiu Ruyu said calmly, portraying a confident demeanor. "The Master of the Sect has actually found a helper?" "Could there be other God Transformed Honored Ones in the Cultivation World? I thought they all ascended together?" "The world is so vast, it is not impossible for some God Transformed Honored Ones to be hiding." "The Master of the Sect is so confident, it seems that she has summoned many God Transformed helpers." Hearing this, all the cultivators of the Hehuan Sect were overjoyed and looked at Qiu Ruyu expectantly. They believed that if there were God Transformed helpers, perhaps they could withstand this Demon Catastrophe, causing the numerous demons to retreat in the face of difficulties. "This!" Qiu Ruyu was speechless, not knowing what to say. Despite her calm facade, she was actually very anxious inside. She had no numerous God Transformed helpers. The only one was Zhou Sui, that stubborn stone. Over the past century, she exhausted all means, even at the expense of herself, using charm techniques, just to bewitch him and hopefully make him her subordinate, but who could have expected that her charm technique would have no effect at all, and instead, it was her who ended up exhausted. You can only say that this man really was a stubborn stone. Any normal man would not be able to resist her charm as a peerless beauty. Frankly, she had almost forced him into submission. But she found that she couldn''t win against this man and was almost beaten up by him. However, in doing so, she felt that she had indeed come much closer to that man. So when the demons attacked, she immediately sent a message to Zhou Sui, calling for help. But until now, it seemed that the man had not returned any message. Could it be that because it was too dangerous, he decided to abandon her? She knew that there were no good men in this world. Whenever they encountered a catastrophe, they would not hesitate to abandon the people around them. Even if they were husband and wife, they would still split up when a great crisis was imminent. Bang ~ ~ Just as Qiu Ruyu was lost in thought, feeling resentful, a dazzling light suddenly erupted atop Hehuan Peak and the void vibrated. Subsequently, a figure emerged from the Teleportation Array. "Who''s there?!" For a moment, the Hehuan Sect''s cultivators were on edge, thinking they were under attack and were about to launch an attack, ready to draw their treasures. "Don''t be anxious, it''s me." A voice rang out, containing an unparalleled power and congeniality. Even though they hadn''t seen the figure yet, the folks of the Hehuan Sect could not help but trust the owner of the voice, almost as if they were close friends. This was the Heavenly Charm Voice from the Obsession Gu. After ascending to the Divinity Transformation Realm, the power of the Heavenly Charm Voice was obviously much stronger. Even God Transformation cultivators, upon hearing this voice, would involuntarily feel a sense of trust, becoming his good friend. It was Zhou Sui, of course, who had spoken. He had arrived directly at the Hehuan Sect by using the teleportation array in the Xuanhuang Sect. Moreover, it was his original body that had arrived personally. "Oh, it''s Elder Zhou." Upon spotting the figure, the female cultivators of Hehuan Sect breathed a sigh of relief. Chapter 540 - 308: Refining the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower_1 Obviously, the reason why these demons could wreak havoc in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm was because the Demon Slaying Sect was annihilated and no one was able to activate the Prohibition Array here. Only if these demons wanted to leave would the formation be activated. If the Demon Slaying Sect had not been annihilated and there were still cultivators present, once the large formation was activated, no matter how many demons there were, they would all die within this Secret Realm World. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "That''s right, let''s take a look at the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." After clearing all the demons in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, Zhou Sui arrived in front of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. He looked up at this giant tower that was thousands of feet tall, feeling the power of this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Heart-eye Recognition! In an instant, he applied his Heart-eye Recognition power to identify this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. A tremendous force instantly drowned in the depths of his Sea of Consciousness. [Level: Lower Grade Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, Can Evolve] [Name: Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower] [Ability: Suppress the Eight Wildernesses, suppress demons, possessing supreme sealing power, can release the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Field, suppress all kinds of evil spirits.] The next second, a mantra seemed to have turned into a chapter, appearing in his mind. "No way, this is the skill of Treasure of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower?" "The power of Heart-eye Recognition can really identify this treasure and obtain the skill of Treasure." Zhou Sui felt immense joy in his heart. He was just giving it a try and he didn''t expect to actually obtain the skill of Treasure from the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. Normally, the skills of Treasure are passed down orally and outsiders can hardly get them. The owners of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasures would rather have them lost than controlled by outsiders. Therefore, every Heavenly Spiritual Treasure is a treasure of the family and the sect. Except for the relevant figures, others would be of no use even if they got them. But now, his Heart-eye Recognition can obtain the corresponding skills of Treasure from the Heavenly Spiritual Treasures. So it goes without saying how powerful the Seven Apertures Spirit Secret cultivation technique is. It is simply endlessly useful. Suddenly, Zhou Sui carefully comprehended the skill of Treasure, and it didn''t take long for him to comprehend it thoroughly. Although he is just a clone now, he can also refine this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Boom! He made a hand seal, connected with the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, a strand of Divine Sense instantly submerged into its deepest part, resonating with the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, immediately releasing endless treasure light, extremely dazzling. In an instant, a strand of his Divine Sense left its own imprint in the interior of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, which established an inexplicable connection between him and the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. "Did it really get refined just like that?!" Zhou Sui was immediately overjoyed. He didn''t expect that he would refine this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure so easily. With a move of his mind, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, which was thousands of feet tall, quickly shrank and then diminished to the size of a palm, landing on his right hand. Ability to grow and shrink at will is the characteristic of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Then he sensed that in the depths of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, a number of Nascent Soul-level demons were imprisoned, and even deeper, a God Transformation-level demon was imprisoned. At this moment, all the demons inside the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower sensed this change immediately. "Damn it, how is there another Human Cultivator refining the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower?" "Isn''t it said that the cultivators of the Demon Slaying Sect were all exterminated and nobody knew the skills of Treasure of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower anymore? What exactly is going on? When will we be able to escape." "Damn Humans, release us immediately, or when the army of the Ancient Demon Realm arrives, you will all die without a place of burial, and nobody will be able to save you." The numerous demons roared, unable to contain their anger. Even though they had been imprisoned for tens of thousands of years, they were still very vigorous, and their bodies were filled with terrifying Demonic Qi. If it wasn''t for the chains binding them, they would probably have broken free. Now they were simply furious. Originally, they thought that after the demise of the Demon Slaying Sect, they would sooner or later escape this prison. But who could have imagined that at this time another prison warden would come. Hence, their hope of escaping became even more elusive. "A total of six hundred and sixty-six Nascent Soul Level demons are imprisoned." "Six thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven Golden Core Level demons." "One God Transformation Level Demon." "Now, inside the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, demons are infesting everywhere." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. With just a sweep of his Divine Sense, he immediately knew the number of demons imprisoned inside the tower. It must be said that if these demons were to escape, the catastrophe they would cause might be more terrifying than the Ancient Demon Realm invasion. Therefore, under any circumstances, these demons cannot escape. "No wonder the Demon Slaying Sect in the past did not kill these demons." "Instead, they wanted to imprison these demons." "Because the evolution of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower relies on absorbing the energy of these demons'' flesh and blood." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He had gotten much information from inside the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. Indeed, this is a spiritual treasure with immense potential. It can evolve by absorbing the power within the bodies of demons. The chains imprisoning the demons not only simply bind their actions, they are also constantly extracting the energy inside the demons to bolster the power of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. In the past, the Demon Slaying Sect planned to promote the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower to a Middle Grade Spiritual Treasure, or even a Top Grade Spiritual Treasure level. Therefore, they captured many demons and imprisoned them inside the tower. Regrettably, the Demon Slaying Sect, being so successful, incurred the envy of many demons and beasts. They jointly attacked the Demon Slaying Sect. As a result, the Demon Slaying Sect couldn''t withstand it and was almost exterminated. Only this Demon Slaying Secret Realm could survive. After all, it is a Secret Realm World. Once closed, not even the demons could get in. This place has also become the Demon Slaying Sect''s main base, most important place. But even so, due to the closure of Demon Slaying Secret Realm, the demons couldn''t come in, and the Cultivators of the Demon Slaying Sect couldn''t go out. Over time, all the Human Cultivators inside died. This place became a jail for imprisoning demons. It was not until recently that the passage was reopened and Cultivators from outside could come in. "This is it, this time I have truly hit the jackpot." "Bringing this spiritual treasure back, it will definitely become the Xuanhuang Sect''s treasure." "Right, there are also these corpses of the Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Sea Clan, these are top-class ingredients." "The massive energy inside their flesh and blood can surely promote the evolution of the Dragon Elephant Gu." Zhou Sui was very excited. Clearly, his gains from this operation were huge, simply huge. Not only did he obtain the Eight Desolate Heist Gold, he also got the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, numerous Legacy Cultivation Methods from the Demon Slaying Sect, amongst which, there were Fifth Stage Cultivation Techniques. He even managed to get a large amount of flesh and blood from the Sea Clan Cultivators. If sold, it was indeterminable how many Top Grade Spirit Stones he could get. Thinking of this, he did not hesitate and immediately activated the Teleportation Array, returning to the island of the Ku Rong Sect. Chapter 797 - 363: Peerless Beauty Qiu Ruyu, a Man Who Enchants Countless Women as His Servants_4 Another God Transformation Demon chuckled eerily, revealing a savage demeanor. It had already treated these humans as livestock, ready to be slaughtered at any time. After all, the ultimate rulers of this world were always their demonic clan. "Alright, enough talk." "Ahead is the Hehuan Sect''s Mountain Protection Array¡ªthe Taiyi Xuan Yin Formation." "Its power isn''t bad." "Sadly, the Hehuan Sect doesn''t have a Fifth Order Formation Master. They can''t unleash this Fifth Stage formation to its fullest." "As long as we combine our powers, we can easily destroy this Fifth Stage formation." "Then the entire Hehuan Sect will be at our mercy." The Bone Eater Demon was brimming with killing intent, its eyes revealing a trace of excitement. It was eager to swallow these Human Cultivators whole. Each Human Cultivator, in their eyes, was a rich source of essence or a Spiritual Medicine. And a God Transformation cultivator was like a Fifth Stage Spiritual Medicine. Eating one would increase their cultivation, the benefits were endless. No demon could resist this temptation. Bang, Bang, Bang~~ As soon as they finished speaking, hundreds of God Transformation Demons acted without hesitation. They each brought out their strongest abilities. Frightening beams of demonic light roared forward, containing an air of destruction and power. Each beam of demonic light crashed against the Fifth Stage Barrier of the Hehuan Sect. Incredibly, the Taiyi Xuan Yin Formation couldn''t withstand this and was pierced instantly. The Fifth Stage Array Barrier wavered perilously, cracks appearing all around it like shattered glass. If they continued this onslaught, the Fifth Stage Array would collapse without putting up any resistance. Just as they were preparing to renew their assault, a figure suddenly emerged from within the Hehuan Sect. The figure appeared in front of numerous God Transformation Demons, his body radiating an immense aura of God Transformation might. It was as if a Divine Beast had stepped forward, causing the void spanning tens of thousands of miles to tremble. All the demons felt an oppressive aura that left them breathless. It was as if they were bearing mountains on their backs, almost immobilizing them. A formidable enemy! An unprecedented formidable enemy! "Damn it, it''s the Xuanhuang Ancestor!" In an instant, the Bone Eater Demon and other God Transformation Demons'' faces drastically changed, their pupils constricting. They recognized this Human Cultivator standing before them¡ªit was none other than the Sect Master of the Xuanhuang Sect. The mysterious and unfathomable Xuanhuang Ancestor¡ªrumored to be a reincarnated Immortal. Even though they knew they would eventually face the Xuanhuang Sect, they hadn''t expected to confront the Xuanhuang Ancestor at this time. This encounter came too soon. Even though the Xuanhuang Ancestor''s current cultivation level was merely at the early stage of Divinity Transformation. And at most, it was a close match with theirs. But they didn''t know why¡ªthey just felt this Human Cultivator was overwhelmingly formidable. To them, it felt like they could barely withstand a single blow, even if all the God Transformation demons combined their powers. "How could the Xuanhuang Ancestor be here?" "The Hehuan Sect and the Xuanhuang Sect must have been in contact secretly and set up a teleportation array." "That''s why he could arrive instantly and rescue them in time." "We don''t need to worry about anything. Even if this guy is possibly a reincarnated Immortal, in the end, he is still only in the early stage of Divinity Transformation." "We have hundreds of God Transformation entities here, there''s no way just one of him can wipe us all out." Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Exactly, if we join forces, we can even kill a reincarnated Immortal." "We might even be able to slay an Immortal today." Although the God Transformation Demons revealed fearful expressions in their eyes, shocked by Zhou Sui''s appearance, they still had an overwhelming number advantage. The sheer quantity of the demons still gave them great confidence. Even if this Xuanhuang Ancestor was that powerful, it couldn''t possibly be this preposterous. "What a pity." "Only a hundred God Transformation Demons." "I''m afraid they won''t be enough to satiate me." Zhou Sui murmured, as he took out a flying sword¡ªit was the Sword of Immortal Slaughter he had forged from Taiyi fine Gold in the Immortal World. After being nurtured for hundreds of years and infused with countless killing intent, this flying sword was now exceedingly terrifying, its sharp edge unveiled, leaving nothing it couldn''t break¡ªindeed, a veritable slaughter sword. This was not a sword that any normal person could wield. Any common cultivator who tried to wield this Sword of Immortal Slaughter would likely be torn apart by its terrifying killing intent in an instant. At this moment, he felt the Sword of Immortal Slaughter, pulsing with an excited and quivering feeling. Because this killing intent came from the hatred, malice, and resentment of countless beings who were killed by demons. They bore utmost hatred towards these demons, simply wishing to exterminate the entire demonic race. Now they had finally met their enemies, they were naturally overjoyed, they couldn''t wait to leap out of the sheath, slaughter all the demons before their eyes, and avenge their hatred. Bang~~ In an instant, Zhou Sui made his move, showing no interest in wasting words with these demons. Any words exchanged would be meaningless. The Human clan and the demon clan were natural enemies, as incompatible as fire and water. When they encountered each other, they would only resort to slaughter. Fight till death. Judgement of Immortals Sword Art Second Form¡ªSlaughter Sword Light! Zhou Sui held the Sword of Immortal Slaughter, pouring in his abundant God Transformation Mana, an invisible field of force spread out. This was Fifth Stage Swordsmanship¡ªSword Domain. Upon reaching the Fifth Stage Swordsmanship, there was an earth-shattering change in the Sword heart. It had progressed from the State of Sword Heart to the Realm of the Sword Domain. With each sword that struck out, the Sword Domain would cover a vast area, inhibiting countless enemies in its range. Various Sword Cultivators possessed different Sword Domains. Some had Suppression Domains, some had Defensive Domains, and some had Speed Domains, etc. But the Sword Domain that Zhou Sui possessed was named Slaughter. Chapter 798 - 363: Peerless Beauty Qiu Ruyu, a Man Who Enchants Countless Women as His Servants_5 A field purely created for slaying enemies. Within this Sword Qi field, one would be pierced by the omnipresent Sword Qi. The feeling was akin to being in a slaughterhouse, being slaughtered at will, powerless to fight back. As if he were a chef, in his kitchen, preparing the ingredients on his cutting board, just like a butcher dissecting a cow. Rumble~~~ In an instant, Zhou Sui unleashed his Sword Qi, covering a hundred thousand li, an invisible force enveloping countless demons as if forming a transparent barrier. The dreadful Sword Intent locked onto each demon''s aura. The Sword of Immortal Slaughter was blasted instantly, immediately bursting into a series of dark Sword Qi, embodying the killing intent of all beings. Vaguely, from the depths of the void came the howls of countless living beings, full of anger and resentment. As if countless souls wrongly killed were seeking revenge against these demons. They originally didn''t possess the ability to avenge themselves. However, under Zhou Sui''s command, they displayed an unprecedented power. As if the strength of all beings was bestowed upon Zhou Sui, making his Sword Qi invincible. "Oh no!" The Bone Eating Demons and other god demons felt their hairs stand on end, sensing a lethal crisis. They sensed thousands of dark Sword Qi approaching rapidly, at a speed that was unimaginable. The most crucial part was, these Sword Qi contained terrifying lethal power. Even with the demons'' robust bodies, it was difficult for them to resist. Unfortunately, even though they understood this, they had no way to evade. The speed of the Sword Qi was just too fast, way too fast. By the time they sensed the dark Sword Qi, they discovered it had already reached their bodies. Boom, Boom, Boom!!! Immediately, several god demons were caught off guard, instantly split into two halves, their massive bodies torn apart, a large amount of black blood spattering out. If it was merely their bodies being split, that would be it. However, the killing intent also split their souls, instantly cut into two halves. Just a single attack, and more than a dozen early-stage god demons were killed instantly. Each black Sword Qi that was blasted out, ripped apart the earth, leaving a sword scar stretching tens of thousands of miles long. Wherever it passed, whether rivers or mountains, they were effortlessly sliced open. If even the god demons were so tragic. Then the lower-ranked demons had no defense at all, they were shredded into pieces by the omnipresent Sword Qi, turned into a mass of bloody flesh. "Ahh, damned human Divinity Transformation." "Regardless of whether you are the reincarnation of an Immortal, today you shall die." The Bone Eating Demon roared, unable to control its anger. Its body also received the blast of killing Sword Qi, originally sturdy black bones were now covered in dense cracks, severe pain spreading throughout its body. Its bones could originally heal automatically. However, due to the special strength of the killing Sword Qi, its bone healing was being prevented. Courage is born of fear. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If they do not kill this human Divinity Transformation today, they will undoubtedly die. Supernatural Power - Bone Eating Hell. Rumble~~ At that moment, the post-stage Bone Eating Demon blasted with terrorizing supernatural power, the immediate surroundings for ten thousand lis sprouted black metal bones from deep within the earth. In an instant, this entire area seemed to have turned into hell. Countless black bones, like spikes, formed a huge black-bone cage, thoroughly trapping Zhou Sui within. Each bone displayed a black rune, like twisted worms, eerie, strange and evil. Once pierced by these bones, even the most minor of injuries would be devoured of flesh and soul by these bones. In no time, they would turn into a pile of dry bones. Moreover, these bones are difficult to break with power. Even if they were shattered, they could regenerate quickly. Eventually, any enemy trapped in this Bone Eating Hell would be devoured, leaving only a pile of dry bones. That''s the horror of the Bone Eating Demon. In the Ancient Era, it created a formidable name for itself, leaving many human Divinity Transformations trembling at the mere mention of it. "Today we will feast on the flesh and blood of the Immortal." Not only the Bone Eating Demon acted, the remaining god demons also forced themselves to endure the severe pain, and acted together. A series of terrifying Demonic Path supernatural powers was unleashed, turning into countless black lights, seemingly containing darkness, curses, killing intent, resentment, corrosion, extreme poison, and other powers. If one was hit, they might die instantly, their bodies mutilated beyond recognition. The ten-thousand-li radius erupted with terrifying Mana fluctuations, enough to flatten the land and shatter mountains. "Do you demons think you can bully us because you outnumber us?" "Well, I have lots of help too." Zhou Sui calmly watched these god demons collectively make their move, unmoved. Boom~~ At this moment, one after another, Gold Eating Bugs flew out from his body, totaling as many as three thousand. Each one had reached the state of early-stage Divinity Transformation. Equivalent to three thousand Divinity Transformations. They grew golden wings and mysterious dark-gold runes manifested on their backs. Their bodies were filled with fierce, murderous, greedy, devouring and other auras, just like a natural disaster. In fact, when they were in the Immortal World, they were a natural disaster, famously known as the Gold Eating Bug Squad. Wherever they pass, they devour everything. Even a world could be devoured completely. Previously, when their cultivation was weak, they did not display their original power. But now, after reaching the fifth-stage, they finally began to release a bit of the power of a natural disaster. Chapter 799 - 363: Peerless Beauty Qiu Ruyu, The Man Under Her Skirt, Enchanting All Women_6 Boom~~ In an instant, three thousand Gold Eating Bugs emitted a golden glow from their bodies, enveloping Zhou Sui in a massive golden energy shield. It seemed like a protective barrier made of innumerable metals, with many dark gold Runes moving on its surface, embodying an impenetrable defense against all skills. Thump, thump, thump!! Immediately, the attacks from numerous God Transformation Level Demons bombarded the golden energy shield. Metallic clashing sounds erupted, ringing out fiercely, with sparks flying in every direction. But the Gold Eating Bugs were unharmed. They flew in mid-air, their wings buzzing, their eyes cold and merciless, looking at the many Demons as if they were staring at their own food. "This is absurd." "What kind of extraordinary insect is this? How can it be completely unscathed?" Cultivators such as the Bone Devouring Demon from the Demon Clan couldn''t believe it. They had not anticipated that their full-powered strikes would be effortlessly blocked by these golden insects. They could even sense the terrifying aura emanating from these extraordinary bugs. It was far more dreadful than their own Demon Clan. These extraordinary insects seemed to contain inconceivable powers. They were not at all afraid of the Ancient Demon Qi from their bodies. "Kill!" Zhou Sui had no intention of explaining anything; with a thought, he immediately issued a command to the swarm of Gold Eating Bugs. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!!! In a moment, three thousand Gold Eating Bugs flew out at an unbelievably fast speed, turning into streaks of golden light, and in the blink of an eye, they were upon the Bone Devouring Demon. Boom~~ They bit down, their teeth indestructible, effortlessly crushing the bones of the Bone Devouring Demon as if they were as simple as biting into tofu. "Stop, stop right now." "Get off me." The Bone Devouring Demon, terrified to the core, immediately felt an unbearable pain across its hundred-zhang long demon body. These terrifying insects were actually tearing into its flesh, something unheard of. It mobilized its Demon Energy, erupting with a terrifying demonic aura in an attempt to shake off these Gold Eating Bugs. But it was futile. The Gold Eating Bugs clung to its body, unaffected by the force, like an intractable disease, still relentlessly tearing and devouring its flesh. No matter how desperately it struggled, screamed, or even pleaded, it was no use. In a matter of moments, the Bone Devouring Demon was completely devoured by the three thousand Gold Eating Bugs, leaving not even a trace of its bones. What?! Many God Transformation Level Demons widened their eyes in utter terror. They had lived for so long and yet had never seen such a sight. The Bone Devouring Demon, a late-stage Divinity Transformation Demon, was actually consumed completely by a swarm of insects. Such an event was unprecedented and unheard of. Only they were known to consume other beings; they had never seen other beings preying on Demons. Buzz, buzz~~ After devouring the Bone Devouring Demon, the three thousand Gold Eating Bugs instantly dispersed, turning their attention to the remaining God Transformation Level Demons and lunged towards them. "Damn it, die!" Many God Transformation Level Demons were terrified, having witnessed the fate of the Bone Devouring Demon, they dared not let these extraordinary bugs get close; each one unleashing their Demon clan skills, trying to blast the Gold Eating Bugs away. But the skills that struck the Gold Eating Bugs were instantly blocked by the golden light. One must know why the Gold Eating Bugs were considered a natural disaster in the Immortal World. It was because of their vast numbers, being almost impossible to kill. When they formed a legion, a Gold Eating Barrier would appear on them, impervious to all skills. Whether it was skill attacks or physical ones, all were completely ignored. Nothing could stop their advance. When it came to natural disasters, few could compare with a legion of Gold Eating Bugs. Boom, boom, boom~~ Three thousand God Transformation Level Gold Eating Bugs pounced, reaching the bodies of these God Transformation Level Demons in an instant, and began to tear frenziedly. Their teeth could crunch through the toughest metal as if it were chocolate. Their bellies could devour any substance. Their bodies'' defenses could block all attacks. To the demons, they were simply a source of despair. Indestructible, unstoppable, they were left to do nothing but endure as the enemy tore into them. In just a moment, all that was left of the Divinity Transformation demons had been consumed by the Gold Eating Bugs, leaving not even a trace of bones behind. "Impressive," Zhou Sui, witnessing this scene, was equally astonished. He had rarely used the Gold Eating Bug swarm before, but he hadn''t expected, now that he had deployed them, that they would cause such destructive power, like locusts destroying and devouring everything in their path. Even for the Demon Army, they were nothing more than slightly larger food. Boom~~ After consuming the Divinity Transformation demons, the aura of the many Gold Eating Bugs suddenly surged, gaining a tremendous boost, with massive waves of mana emanating from within them. Fifth Stage Middle Grade! Clearly, these Divinity Transformation demons were indeed a great nourishment for the Gold Eating Bugs. By devouring the flesh of these demons, the Gold Eating Bugs experienced significant growth. They indeed benefited greatly. Their bodies seemed to have doubled in size, more Geng Metal Runes appeared on them, densely packed with strange metallic patterns, and their claws and fangs became even sharper, emanating a rich Geng Metal Qi. From a distance, they seemed to be the very essence of savage predation, devouring and tearing apart everything. "It''s over, all the leaders are dead," "How could Xuanhuang Ancestor be so terrifying? Those were hundreds of God Transformation leaders." Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "How were they slaughtered in an instant?" "What in heaven and earth are these bugs, and why do they seem even more fearsome than our Demon Clan?" "Run, we must escape quickly, we are no match for this human cultivator, staying here means certain death." "This is an Upper Realm Immortal, not something ordinary human cultivators can compare to." "We must immediately return to the Underground Demon Cave and not come out again." The many demons seeing this had their pupils contract, their livers and gallbladders split with fear. They watched helplessly as their Divine Transformation leaders were torn to shreds in an instant, without even a moment to react. Just like that, devoured without leaving a trace behind. Honestly, where had they ever encountered such a brutal creature? They had always been the ones to tear apart enemies, to eat them raw. And now, it was their turn, which was utterly absurd. How could there exist a clan in the world a hundred times more savage than the Demon Clan?! Although they could not believe such a thing, they had witnessed the emergence of the Gold Eating Bug swarm with their own eyes. If they stayed here, it would certainly be a death sentence. Thus, the remaining Demon Army completely collapsed, retreating swiftly like a black tide. No longer daring to besiege the Hehuan Sect. Unfortunately for them, Zhou Sui naturally would not let these demons escape. "Go." "Consume these demons." Zhou Sui looked at the vast swarm of demons in the distance. If he intervened personally, it would definitely consume a lot of his mana. But if the Gold Eating Bugs took action, it would be much simpler. The appetite of each Gold Eating Bug was enormous, entirely capable of devouring these demons without leaving anything behind. Furthermore, without the Divinity Transformation demons, the remaining demons were simply no match. Boom booming~~ In an instant, three thousand God Transformation Level Gold Eating Bugs flew out, spreading to different locations, and barraged the remaining demons. In the sky, streaks of golden light appeared, tracing wonderful arcs. One hour later. The demon army within a hundred thousand miles had been completely devoured, leaving only numerous remnants of demons on the ground. Only a minority of demons managed to escape from the Gold Eating Bugs. Chapter 800 - 364: Golden House Conceals Beauty, United as One, Ascending to Heavenly Spirit Root At a distance, the Hehuan Sect. Many disciples of the Hehuan Sect had also witnessed this scene, each of them dumbfounded and in disbelief. "No way, just like that, wiped out the group of God Transformation demons?" "This was too fast." An elder of the Hehuan Sect was stunned. Truthfully, she was not very optimistic about the outcome of this battle, given the vast difference in strength between the two sides. They were simply not on the same level. Defending the Hehuan Sect by relying on the power of the Seventh-Order formation and barely resisting the Demon Clan''s attacks was considered quite commendable. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To now proactively attack and battle the Demon Clan was pure suicide. But now, this senior Zhou, taking action personally and with his own strength, had routed the Demon Army. This was nothing short of a miracle. Nobody thought such a thing would occur; it was truly beyond all reason. Even a God Transformed Honored One from the Ancient Era might not compare. "Senior Zhou is truly too powerful." "No wonder Senior Zhou dared to come to the rescue alone, it''s simply inconceivable." "He essentially, with his own power, defeated a hundred God Transformation demons, a feat that is historic and legendary." "It''s a pity Senior Zhou has already caught the Sect Master''s eye, otherwise, this humble one would be willing to be a slave or maid." "Give up dreaming, why would Senior Zhou ever notice someone as trifling as you." "Hehe, even if the senior isn''t willing to take me as his concubine, a single night of joy would be enough for this humble one." "You''re even thinking of sleeping with Senior Zhou, you truly have no shame." "You''re right, a reincarnated Immortal like the senior, we probably can''t even touch him." The numerous female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect chattered on. They gazed at Zhou Sui with eyes filled with seduction, clearly exhibiting the coy demeanor of young girls in spring. In the Cultivation World, female cultivators indeed admired strength. Especially the women of the Hehuan Sect, they desired powerful male cultivators even more. Unfortunately, no matter how flirtatiously they posed and pouted, they couldn''t catch Senior Zhou''s attention. "Too strong." "Are these still God Transformation cultivators?" Qiu Ruyu also widened her beautiful eyes, utterly shocked. Being an early Perfection stage God Transformation cultivator herself, she naturally understood what abilities God Transformation cultivators truly possessed. Normal Human God Transformations, just handling a God Transformation demon of the same level, was extremely challenging. Not to mention overcoming levels, facing multiple opponents. One could only say that the man before her was simply a monstrous anomaly, the first in tens of thousands of years among human cultivators. Even looking back over a million years of the history of the Cultivation World, he was a unique existence. But thinking about it, in past days when this man was merely at the Nascent Soul Realm, he could slay God Transformation demons. That was already an incredible feat. Now that such a thing had happened, it seemed not so hard to understand. If she could unite with such a man and bear children, who knows what kind of genius they would produce. Thinking this, a blush inadvertently spread across her pretty face, making her breathtakingly beautiful. ...... Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!!! Not long after, three thousand Gold Eating Bugs all flew back. Their bodies also rapidly shrank, turning to the size of rice grains. Then they all returned to the Gold-Eater Mother Bug''s side. As these Gold Eating Bugs were born of the Gold-Eater Mother Bug, they could be considered its descendants. Or they could also be referred to as clones. After all, these Gold Eating Bugs had no intelligence of their own, existing merely on instinct, and following the commands of the Gold-Eater Mother Bug. In an instant, these Gold Eating Bugs all entered the body of the Gold-Eater Mother Bug. Because inside the Gold-Eater Mother Bug was actually a vast bug nest, its body containing a special space. The born Gold Eating Bugs would quickly grow within it, or recuperate and reproduce. "Not bad." Seeing this scene, Zhou Sui was quite satisfied. The current group of Gold Eating Bugs was beginning to exhibit a trace of the might of a disaster from the Immortal World. Even facing the immensely formidable and numerous Demon Army, compared to the group of Gold Eating Bugs, they were still lacking a lot. And now, only three thousand God Transformation Level Gold Eating Bugs had been nurtured. If the number reached ten thousand, or even a hundred thousand, they would then be an invincible force. "However, sustaining so many Gold Eating Bugs is not a simple task." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. Truthfully, the reason why so far only three thousand Gold Eating Bugs had been nurtured was because, according to the current resources of the Cultivation World, that was all that could be sustained. If too many Gold Eating Bugs were bred, even if the mineral veins of the Profound Yellow Realm were consumed by them, it wouldn''t be enough. It surely wasn''t preferable for the entire world to be collapsed by them. Thus, the amount of food limited the number of Gold-Eating Bugs. "That''s right, the food for the Gold Eating Bugs isn''t just various ores." "In fact, some special plants can be eaten by them too." "Essentially, they are omnivorous creatures." "It seems there is a special plant called Jinmu Bamboo." "This plant contains the attributes of gold and is imbued with substantial Geng Metal Qi." "Moreover, it grows very fast, readily turning into a bamboo forest." "If Jinmu Bamboo could be cultivated on a large scale, it could satisfy the daily dietary needs of the Gold Eating Bugs." "Most importantly, Jinmu Bamboo can regenerate continuously." "We really don''t need to worry about the resources of the entire world being exhausted by the Gold Eating Bugs." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He felt that cultivating Jinmu Bamboo on a large scale in the Profound Yellow Realm was a quite simple matter. Chapter 801 - 364: Golden House to Hide Beauty, Marriage, Promoted to Heavenly Spirit Root_2 After all, with the power of the Medicine Gu here, cultivating plants is really child''s play. Once cultivation is successful, it would then be possible to breed Gold Eating Bugs on a large scale. This is tantamount to having a vast army of Gold Eating Bugs at his disposal, truly invincible. "However, even if this horde of demons is exterminated, it seems the crisis has not diminished in the slightest." "At most, it has lessened only a little bit." "Could it be that the Demon Clan really possesses even greater power?" Zhou Sui''s intention stirred. He sensed that the Tribulation Breath on his body had still not dissipated, still as dense as ever, practically like dark clouds overhead. That is to say, even if he now annihilated this huge army of demons, helping the Hehuan Sect resolve this crisis does not mean that the tribulation on him has disappeared. On the contrary, it intensified. Even the Tribulation Breath became denser. "Right, there are at least three thousand Divinity Transformation demons in the Demon Clan." "Even if a hundred have been slain now, there are still at least two thousand nine hundred remaining." "The remaining strength is still immensely powerful." "If they attack collectively, targeting the Xuanhuang Sect, it could certainly pose a significant threat." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He could feel the unfathomable power of the Demon Clan. No wonder during the Ancient Era, the Human clan and the Demon Clan were defeated step by step by the Demon clan, almost without the strength to fight back. It must be said that the power of the Demon Clan is indeed incredibly formidable. Eliminating this clan completely is not as simple as imagined. "No, that''s not right." "Besides the three thousand Divinity Transformation demons, there must be other means." "Regrettably, the Fortune Qi Gu can only predict some future scenes." "But it cannot comprehend the full details of the future." sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Forget it, let the soldiers meet the water and soil." "When the Demon Clan makes their move, the methods of the Demon Clan will naturally become known." At this moment, Zhou Sui also calmed down. He felt that no matter what measures the Demon Clan deployed, he was for the most part invincible. Moreover, he had no intention of attacking the Underground Demon Caves. As long as he did not venture deep into the Underground Demon Caves, even if the Demon Clan had numerous schemes, they would not be able to do anything to him. By holding his position near the Evergreen Immortal Creeper, he was already on invincible ground. Most importantly, his cultivation speed was extremely fast, faster than those demons. By the time he advanced to the Middle Stage of God Transformation, later stage of God Transformation, or even the Void Refinement Realm, he could rely on his strength to completely overpower them and effortlessly slaughter the Demon Clan. So time was on his side. Swoosh! Without thinking too much, Zhou Sui took back the Gold-Eater Mother Bug and then returned to the Hehuan Sect. "Thank you, senior, for taking action and saving our Hehuan Sect." The numerous female disciples of Hehuan Sect saw Zhou Sui''s return, and their eyes instantly lit up. Each and every one of them was incredibly cunning. While Zhou Sui was away, they had each dressed themselves up beautifully and wore revealing clothing. Striking provocative poses. It was as if a hundred flowers were in full bloom, vying for beauty. Their demeanor suggested that they were prepared to offer themselves in gratitude for saving their lives. It just goes to show that each and every one of the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect is so bold and passionate. "Ahem, there''s no need to be polite." "We are all members of the Human clan, supporting each other is only right and proper." "This is what should be done." Zhou Sui coughed slightly, presenting himself as the epitome of a virtuous gentleman. As a revered senior figure and a cultured gentleman, he could not show himself to be a beast in man''s clothing. But fortunately, he was battle-hardened and experienced. Otherwise, he really might have lost to these female disciples of the Hehuan Sect. "No, no, no, it was just a small effort for senior, but for us, it was a life-saving grace. We have no way to repay such a kindness." "That''s right, we are all female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect, without any remarkable abilities, only our looks are worth a glance. If senior is willing, we are all willing to serve as senior''s concubines, tending to you for life." "If senior is willing to spend a night with me, comprehending yin and yang, it would also count as our good fortune." The numerous female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect batted their beautiful eyes, gazing eagerly at Zhou Sui, almost without any disguise. Each one of them was like a voracious tiger. Clearly, he was warmly welcomed by the female disciples of the Hehuan Sect. After all, this time he had saved the lives of all the female cultivators in the Hehuan Sect, an act of life-saving grace. One can imagine the depth of their gratitude. And more importantly, the overwhelming strength displayed by Zhou Sui made their hearts flutter. If they could gain the protection of a man like this, they could survive in these turbulent times. Because nobody knew how many more times such demon tribulations would occur. If there were a next time, the man before them might not come to their rescue again. That''s why they wanted to deepen their connection with Zhou Sui. "Enough, what are you saying here." "Every one of you, stop courting trouble." "Don''t put Daoyou Zhou in a difficult position, quickly get back down." At this time, Qiu Ruyu spoke irritably, immediately reprimanding these disciples of the Hehuan Sect. It was utterly presumptuous. Trying to snatch her man right in front of her, as if to put a green hat on her head in her presence. This was absolutely unacceptable. "Yes, Sect Master." Upon hearing this, the multitude of Hehuan Sect''s female cultivators stuck out their tongues a little and helplessly retreated. The Sect Master''s authority was still very imposing. They could not defy it. That very night. The entire Hehuan Sect held a massive celebration feast, with numerous female disciples of the Hehuan Sect using all their wiles to curry favor with Zhou Sui, even resorting to desperate measures to consummate their relationship with him. Chapter 546 - 310: Nascent Soul Sect, Hehuan Sect, East Wastelands Continent_1 "How is your cultivation going now?" Zhou Sui looked at Leng Yuexi, Shen Biqian, and Chuntao, among others. He knew that their cultivation, after twenty years of hardship, had reached the realm of Golden Core Completion. They had been preparing for the Nascent Soul formation. If they could become Nascent Soul cultivators, it would naturally bring considerable benefits to the Xuanhuang Sect. It would be equivalent to adding six Nascent Soul ancestors at once. The benefits were self-evident. "Master, our cultivation is going very smoothly." "It''s thanks to the various Pills you''ve refined, Master." "Our cultivation has progressed rapidly, and we have reached the stage of Golden Core Completion." "After another period of adjustment, we should be able to begin forming our Nascent Souls." Leng Yuexi said thoughtfully. She hadn''t expected her cultivation to advance so quickly. In the span of a few decades, she had reached the realm of Golden Core Completion and was now beginning to attempt the creation of her Nascent Soul. If she had remained on Immortal Mist Island, she probably never would have succeeded in forming her Nascent Soul in this lifetime. But now, she was still so young. If she could successfully form her Nascent Soul, she would become a Nascent Soul Ancestor, one of the most powerful forces in the Canglan Sea region. More importantly, she could extend her lifespan by a thousand years. "Yes, we are bound to successfully form our Nascent Souls this time." "We have obtained quite a few Nascent Soul-formation materials, along with a few Nascent Soul Pills." "In addition to your support, Master, neither the Heart Devil Tribulation nor the Heavenly Tribulation pose much of a problem." Shen Biqian said confidently. She believed there was no chance of failure this time. "Master, you should soon see the addition of several Nascent Soul women in your household." Chuntao and the others looked at Zhou Sui with flirtatious eyes, full of affection. They were deeply in love with Zhou Sui. They regarded him as their entire world. "That''s great." Hearing this, Zhou Sui was very satisfied. After all, compared with Golden Core women, Nascent Soul women were much more enjoyable, and they could provide him with significant assistance. As his cultivation improved, the assistance he received from Golden Core women diminished. If they could also advance to the Nascent Soul stage, they could naturally keep up with him. However, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan showed a hint of sadness on their faces. All their sisters were about to advance to the Nascent Soul stage, but they were still in the early stage of the Golden Core. The gap was widening considerably. "Don''t worry, I have been considering your situation." "I should be able to find the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots suitable for you soon." "Then, you will be able to practice the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill." At this moment, Zhou Sui transmitted with his divine consciousness. In reality, he wasn''t lying. Over the past twenty years, his clone had gone to the East Wastelands. Unfortunately, because the distance was too far, he had spent a lot of time before he finally arrived at his destination. "Thank you, Master." Upon hearing this, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were overjoyed, their hearts filled with endless happiness. "I didn''t expect your progress to be this great." "It seems I should reward you properly." "Come with me." Zhou Sui unashamedly spoke, leading his Dao companions into the hot spring. "You big bad guy!" The women blush, knowing full well this man was planning something, and their hearts fluttered. One by one, they shook their enchanting figures, looking splendid, following this bad man into the hot spring. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It didn''t take long for moaning sounds to emanate from the hot spring. ....... At this very moment, in another place, the East Wastelands. One of Zhou Sui''s clones arrived at a well-known city, the Hundred Flowers City. The Hundred Flowers City was a significant city under the control of the Hehuan Sect, a Nascent Soul Sect in the East Wastelands. It was also a city favored by many cultivators. Countless Nascent Soul cultivators had gathered there. Of course, the reason for their preference for Hundred Flowers City was obvious. This city attracted a large number of beautiful female cultivators. Every cultivator who entered the city was treated with the best hospitality, making it a place of enjoyment. Usually, the cultivators who entered would spend all their money. Every cultivator left with regret. However, they would still come back next time. It was like a devil''s den that made people forget to leave. Even the slightest earnings would be consumed completely in the Hundred Flowers City. "There are four major Nascent Soul Sects in the East Wastelands." "They are the Hehuan Sect, Departure Sorrow Demon Palace, the Great Void Sect, and the Primordial Chaos Sect." "These four major Nascent Soul Sects basically ruled every corner of the East Wastelands, dividing the major regions." "Of course, centuries ago, there was a fifth Nascent Soul Sect, the Yama Sect." "Unfortunately, the Yama Sect was annihilated by the coalition of the other four major Nascent Soul Sects and has long disappeared in the river of history." Zhou Sui''s clone squinted his eyes, recalling the information he had gained from spending twenty years in the East Wastelands. In the past, he had been teleported to the East Wastelands through the ancient teleportation array of the Ku Rong Sect. But soon, he found that he had appeared in a very remote area of the East Wastelands, where it was deserted all around. Perhaps that was why this teleportation array had not been discovered by anyone. Even after tens of thousands of years, it remained intact. However, as a result, this place was far from where the Object-searching Gu indicated. The problem was that the East Wastelands was just too vast. It was boundless. There was simply no end in sight. It was much bigger than the Immortal Mist Island, Wuji Island, and other islands he had visited. The distance was easily billions of miles. Even at the flight speed of a Nascent Soul cultivator, he would probably die of old age before he could reach the end of the East Wastelands. Fortunately, there were teleportation arrays in the East Wastelands. After spending a lot of time, Zhou Sui finally found a teleportation array that helped him teleport to the Hundred Flowers City. Of course, on the way, he switched to different teleportation arrays and spent a lot of money. Thankfully, he displayed the cultivation of the Nascent Soul Realm. Everywhere he went, he was treated as a VIP by various forces. If he were an ordinary cultivator, no one would care and might even beat him up. Clearly, the cultivation of the Nascent Soul Realm was considered a high-end power even in the East Wastelands. After all, the number of God Transformation cultivators was extremely low. In the absence of God Transformation cultivators, naturally, Nascent Soul cultivators reigned supreme. "Luckily, I brought the materials to create a teleportation array." "When it''s time, I just need to find a place to set up a sub-teleportation array." "In this way, I''ll be able to return to the Ku Rong Sect island through the sub-teleportation array." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He had already thought about the way back. Naturally, he wouldn''t take another twenty years to return to the original teleportation array. Instead, he planned to build a new teleportation array on the spot. After all, his formation cultivation level had reached the fifth stage, upper class. Constructing a sub-teleportation array was a piece of cake. As for the array materials, it goes without saying. He had extorted a large number of Nascent Soul cultivators last time and earned an endless amount of money by selling the fourth-stage Spiritual Wine. Therefore, constructing a sub-teleportation array was a piece of cake. Chapter 547 - 311: Master Sister Xia Shuiyang of the Hehuan Sect, Ive Set My Sights on This Man_1 "According to the Object-searching Gu''s guidance, the suitable Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root for Ji Bingyu and others is hidden within Hundred Flowers City." "Could it be that a cultivator has obtained the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root?" "I wonder if it can be traded." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Frankly, Hundred Flowers City is known as a hub for splurging money, a place filled with countless cultivators seeking pleasure. But at the same time, it is also a famed trading city, a commercial city. Apparently, the Hehuan Sect also recognizes one thing. Popularity represents tremendous business potential. Relying on female cultivators to draw in customers is not a sustainable plan. Thus, Hundred Flowers City also has various types of Spiritual Medicine, Pills, and treasures, attracting countless cultivators to come and buy. Furthermore, auctions are often held to sell various treasures. Over time, numerous cultivators would come to Hundred Flowers City to buy treasures while indulging in some fun. It can be said that, Hundred Flower City has existed for thousands of years and has always been prospering. A large number of Nascent Soul cultivators come to Hundred Flowers City. To some extent, this city can be considered the core of the Hehuan Sect. Each year, an unimaginable amount of Spirit Stones are earned solely from Hundred Flowers City. "No wonder it''s the East Wastelands. This place is very bustling." "There are so many Golden Core cultivators and Nascent Soul cultivators." Zhou Sui sensed the environment around him. A lot of cultivators had just passed by him, among which were Golden Core cultivators and Nascent Soul cultivators. The number is many times more than that in the Canglan Sea area. Although it can''t be said that they are everywhere, the number is clearly much greater. This is also due to the existence of the fifth stage Spirit Vein in the East Wastelands. Because of the existence of a lot of fourth-stage Spirit Veins, and the fifth-stage Spirit Vein, the cultivation environment is far better than the Canglan Sea area. There are even numerous Secret Realm Worlds that produce all kinds of rare Spiritual Medicine and ores. Add to this the undying Nascent Soul Sects, naturally, the East Wastelands have cultivated a large number of cultivators. Of course, the Canglan Sea area has its advantages too. That is, it is abundant in demon beast materials. In the East Wastelands, the number of demon beasts is very scarce, almost all have been killed by human cultivators. The remaining few demon beasts hide deep in the mountains and forests, with few opportunities to encounter. But in the Canglan Sea area, demon beasts can be seen everywhere, they are all over the place. So, demon beast materials are not valuable. However, in the East Wastelands, some demon beast materials are indeed quite valuable as they are nearly extinct. Once they are brought out, they may be auctioned off at a sky-high price. Whoosh! With this thought, Zhou Sui did not hesitate and immediately approached the Hundred Flowers City. "Welcome senior to Hundred Flowers City." "May I ask if senior is visiting Hundred Flowers City for the first time?" As soon as he approached Hundred Flowers City, Zhou Sui was immediately greeted by a beautiful female cultivator. Her gentle laughter was charming, like a naive girl next door, innocent and lively. But he knew that those who belong to the Hehuan Sect are not as naive as they seem, it''s all an act. Not to be denied, the other party was indeed a disciple of the Hehuan Sect, her acting skills were naturally perfect. If one didn''t know about her actual situation, it would be hard to distinguish. Of course, the cultivation of this female cultivator was not simple, she was in the mid-stage of the Golden Core Realm. She was appointed to greet him because Zhou Sui did not hide his early-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, but displayed it openly. Sometimes being too low-key would invite unnecessary trouble. Especially in the brutal Cultivation World where killing and robbing treasures happens frequently. If one reveals a Nascent Soul Realm aura, it will definitely cause countless cultivators to be wary and not dare to make a move against him. In this way, a lot of trouble can be avoided. So, during this period, he barely used the power of the Phantasma Transformation skill to hide his aura. Instead, he confidently displayed his cultivation. "Indeed, it is my first time visiting Hundred Flowers City." "I have heard that it is a renowned city, so I came to check it out." Zhou Sui nodded his head. "Giggle, senior indeed has a good eye." "Our Hundred Flowers City is of course a famous business and entertainment city." "As long as they enter Hundred Flowers City, there are no cultivators who do not praise it, everyone lingers and forgets to return." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I believe senior will definitely have unforgettable experiences in Hundred Flowers City." "Oh yes, my name is Miaomiao." The Hehuan Sect female cultivator, Miaomiao, looked at Zhou Sui with seductive eyes. She appeared as if she could be plucked at any time. "Miaomiao? Why this name?" Zhou Sui blinked. "Senior is naughty, of course, it''s because of my namesake." "Of course, if senior wants to know, he can also engage in a conversation with me." "I believe senior will quickly understand the origin of my name." The Hehuan Sect female cultivator, Miaomiao, giggled. Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui couldn''t help but twitch at the corners of his mouth. As expected of a female cultivator from the Hehuan Sect, she is quite loose and unlike other female cultivators. Even in the Golden Core Realm, she is very open-minded. Frankly, this is not Hundred Flowers City, but rather a den of iniquity. "Well, perhaps next time." "This time I came to Hundred Flowers City to buy some suitable cultivation resources." Zhou Sui waved his hand, refusing categorically. He was not interested in these female cultivators who had been with countless men. After all, compared to his own Dao Companion, these Hehuan Sect female cultivators were downright vulgar and unbearable. Basically, he had no interest at all. Chapter 548 - 311: Master Sister Xia Shuiyang of the Hehuan Sect, Ive Set My Sights on This Man_2 "If that''s the case, it''s even more suitable." "My Hundred Flowers City is known as a commercial city-hub." "Even fourth stage treasure pills, top-grade spiritual treasures, thousand-year-old spiritual medicine, and various inherited items can be found here." "As long as you can afford it, you can buy anything you want." Miaomiao''s eyes immediately lit up. She wasn''t disappointed that the cultivator in front of her wasn''t interested in her. Instead, she believed the more serious practitioners had more to offer. After all, she can get a commission from selling some treasures in Hundred Flowers City. So, if the other party can purchase some precious items, she can make quite a bit of money. For such a big spender, she naturally welcomed with open arms. "Money is not a problem, let''s just go into Hundred Flowers City first." Zhou Sui portrayed himself as a wealthy and arrogant individual. Only in this manner, he could gain the attention of these female cultivators of Hehuan Sect. Of course, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, no matter how poor he was, he wouldn''t be too destitute. "Alright, please follow me inside, senior." "By the way, how should I address you?" Miaomiao curiously asked. "Zhou Sui." Zhou Sui said in a deep voice. He didn''t intend to hide anything and said his name straightforwardly. After all, his real body was far away in Canglan Sea area. Even if he made any trouble here, it''s unlikely to involve his real body. Moreover, there were too many cultivators with the same name, too insignificant to mention. More importantly, he used the Phantasma Transformation skill to change his appearance, making himself look quite ordinary and easily blend into the crowd, with no one aware of his existence. "So, it''s Senior Zhou, please follow me." Upon hearing this, Miaomiao from the Hehuan Sect chuckled and immediately led the way, bringing Zhou Sui into Hundred Flowers city. Upon entering the city, Zhou Sui immediately saw various antique buildings and roads running in all directions. The most eye-catching were the scantily clad female cultivators. He felt as if he had come to a beach in Europe and America in his previous life. All sorts of girls wore revealing clothes and even deliberately dressed like this to show their charm. These female cultivators all stood in front of tall buildings, flaunting their beauty, and inviting passing cultivators in for fun. All around were seductive sounds. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Faced with such a scene, few men could resist. "Senior, are you interested in having some fun?" "Our Hehuan Sect''s female cultivators are famous throughout the entire East Wastelands." "Well-known to all, famous for dual cultivation and replenishment spells." "Even many Daoists of high-level cultivators are disciples of our Hehuan Sect." "Although the price is a bit high, it''s worth it." Miaomiao of the Hehuan Sect looked at Zhou Sui, trying to introduce the Nascent Soul cultivator to some fun places. After all, she could get a commission. The more consumption, the more commission she would receive. "Oh, if that''s the case, do you have Nascent Soul female cultivators?" Zhou Sui raised an eyebrow. "Well, it''s rare for Nascent Soul elders to entertain guests, but it''s not impossible." "If the Senior can offer a price they can''t refuse, they probably wouldn''t mind having fun with you for a while." "For example, fourth-stage treasure pills that can enhance cultivation, top-grade spirit stones, and spiritual treasures." "Everything can be discussed, as long as you can afford it." Miaomiao of the Hehuan Sect giggled. Obviously, the Hehuan Sect female cultivator had no reservations. As long as one can afford it, everything can be sold. She watched Zhou Sui expectantly. If the man before her could afford it, she, as a middleman, would be able to make a lot. Of course, the price of a Nascent Soul female cultivator was very expensive. A common cultivator simply could not afford it. "Let''s see." Zhou Sui said calmly. He sighed internally, worthy of the East Wastelands, as long as you could afford it, you could even taste the charms of a Nascent Soul female cultivator, but this could only be attributed to the special circumstances of the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect. Other Sects probably wouldn''t allow this. This was closely related to the cultivation technique of the Hehuan Sect. However, he didn''t come to Hundred Flowers City for fun, but to find a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root. He proceeded in the direction indicated by the Object-searching Gu. ...¡­ At this moment, in Hundred Flowers City. Many Hehuan Sect female cultivators noticed Zhou Sui as soon as he entered Hundred Flowers City. Although Zhou Sui disguised his true appearance, the vigorous vitality he emanated was impossible to conceal. Even if he only had half of his original body. But for ordinary cultivators, this vitality was unimaginably thick. Especially for the Hehuan Sect female cultivators, Zhou Sui was like a delicious piece of meat. The first time they sensed his presence, many Hehuan Sect female cultivators were taken aback. "Elder, a big fish has come to our Hundred Flowers City." "He is a Nascent Soul cultivator, but his pure Yang Qi is incredibly rich." "I have never seen a man with so much pure Yang Qi." "Perhaps he is the legendary Pure Yang body." Immediately, some Hehuan Sect female cultivators went to report this to the elders of Nascent Soul. "What? A Pure Yang body?" "Such a man has come to my Hundred Flowers City, isn''t this divine assistance?" "If I can get the pure Yang Qi from this man''s body, I''m sure it can help me break through to the middle stage of Nascent Soul." Chapter 549 - 311: Master Sister Xia Shuiyang of the Hehuan Sect, Ive Set My Sights on This Man_3 Suddenly, each and every Nascent Soul elder of the Hehuan Sect became extremely excited. They were dressed in light, enticing clothes, their attractiveness severe and charming. Thanks to the effects of their cultivation technique, each one was exceptionally beautiful. Although they couldn''t compare to Ji Bingyu and the others, they each had their own unique charm, capable of making countless male cultivators fall for them. "Sisters, I fancy this man." "You have more than three thousand admirers, surely you don''t need another one." "I''ve been single for many years and my chambers are lonely. I need a man to fill my emptiness." "Give this man to me." A woman dressed in blue, a Nascent Soul cultivator, immediately spoke. "Nonsense, you don''t even think before you tell lies." "You''ve been single for so many years, yet so many True Disciples of respected orthodox sects have been your close companions." "You have countless men around you, and yet you dare to describe yourself as lonely." "I don''t know how you manage to say these things without any shame." A white-clad Nascent Soul female cultivator scoffed, puncturing the other''s deceit without mercy. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "So, it''s come to this. You all want to snatch this man from me." "Hehe, snatch him, snatch him ¡ª scared of you? This is an opportunity for enlightenment. Who would give it up?" "Exactly. Such a high-quality man is a rare sight. If we miss this one, there won''t be another. No one would give that up." "There''s no need for this. We''re all sisters, why fight over a man? Women should help women." "So, how about this? Leave him to me. I will make it up to you all in the future." "My, my, I can''t believe you can say such ignorant things. Moreover, ''compensate us in the future''? How do you plan to do that? Are you going to find another man with a Pure Yang Body?" "Well, naturally after marrying this man, I will have more than ten sons. Each of them will have Pure Yang Bodies and can be available for you all." "Nonsense! I can''t believe you can say something like that. If a Pure Yang Body was hereditary, there wouldn''t be so few men with this constitution in the world." The Nascent Soul female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect argued amongst themselves, all unwilling to back down. "Enough, I''ve taken a liking to this man." "None of you are allowed to make a move." Just then, a clear, charming voice rang out, echoing in the Sea of Consciousness of every female cultivator present. From a distance, a stunning beauty slowly walked over. Her captivating eyes, brimming with allure and capable of captivating souls, seemed to be able to make any man weak with just a glance. She had a mane of long, black hair, styled up, and her beautiful face and raised brows projected an aristocratic elegance, as if she were a goddess looking down upon all ¡ª an untouchable beauty. Most importantly, her figure was exceptional. Even the loose robes she wore couldn''t conceal her proud figure. Her presence in this place was like a crane among chickens, standing out spectacularly. All the female cultivators were overpowered by her aura. It was as if all the other women were ordinary and only she was the real fairy, a temperament beyond the mortal coil. Each one of them lowered their heads in deference, none daring to speak out. The newcomer was the head sister of the Hehuan Sect, Xia Shuiyang, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. She was only 450 years old, yet her prospects were limitless. She was regarded as the most likely person to become the next Sect Master of Hehuan Sect¡ªan untouchable and lofty existence. Chapter 550 - 312: The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden, Body of Water Ze_1 "Senior Sister Xia." The sight of Xia Shuiyang''s arrival filled all the Nascent Soul female cultivators with upmost respect. After all, everyone knew she was a direct disciple of the Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect. Being a cultivator of the Heavenly Spirit Root, she had a strong chance of becoming a God Transformation cultivator in the future and ascend to be the next Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect. It could be said, her power and position placed her just below one and above thousands. Even though they were all Nascent Soul elders of the Hehuan Sect, when compared to her, they all paled. It was simply like comparing a country chicken to a phoenix. "I want this man. I hope none of you sisters mind." "I hope you won''t misunderstand me as domineering." "After all, this man could be of great assistance to my cultivation." "With this man, I would have the opportunity to advance to the Nascent Soul Late Stage." "If you could extend your courtesy, I would naturally be boundlessly grateful." Xia Shuiyang slightly smiled, looking at several female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect. Her demeanor was very friendly and considerate. But all of the female cultivators present were all too aware of her ruthless and savage mind. Moreover, she was very petty and liked to treacherously make things difficult for others. Many cultivators who had offended her silently disappeared from this world. "Of course, we have no objections." "Indeed, it is an honor for this man to be favored by Senior Sister Xia." "That''s right, we naturally wouldn''t hesitate to fully support Senior Sister Xia''s path to power, to have the honor of aiding her." "Since it''s the man that Senior Sister Xia has taken a fancy to, we naturally must lend our full support. If there''s anything you need assistance with, we are at your disposal." The hearts of the numerous Nascent Soul female cultivators were bleeding, their teeth gritted. Face to face with Xia Shuiyang''s oppression, no matter how unwilling, they could only succumb and belittle themselves. Because if they offended this petty woman, they were afraid they wouldn''t be able to continue their existence in the Hehuan Sect. Even if they somehow managed to, their lives would surely be incredibly difficult. "Hehe, in that case, thank you all for your full support." "In the future, I will surely repay you." Xia Shuiyang lightly chuckled, looking at the meek and compliant sisters of the Hehuan Sect, she felt immensely gratified. She gracefully waved her sleeves, swaying her enchanting figure, and thus left. Leaving behind a group of Nascent Soul female cultivators, gnashing their teeth in anger. "That woman has become more and more outrageous. Ascending and shaming the sect members all because she''s the direct disciple of the Sect Master." "Sigh, it''s a helpless situation. This woman''s talent is truly exceptional, not only is she a Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator, she also possesses special physical attributes. Because of this, she was valued by the Sect Master. Gaining the stance of a God Transformation cultivator, and receiving support from many elders, we can''t compare, we just can''t compete." "But isn''t this woman cultivating in our Hehuan Sect''s core technique, The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden? This technique demands her own internal pure Yin energy and absolutely forbids contact with men, or else all previous efforts will be abandoned. How could she compete with us for men? This is truly unthinkable." "This you do not know. Our Hehuan Sect has a replenishing technique which can steal a man''s essence and Pure Yang Qi from a distance. There''s no need to spoil her Pure Yin Body. I''m afraid that woman wants to use that man as a crucible, always stealing that man''s Pure Yang Qi, aiding her cultivation." "It is said that The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden, although immensely powerful, has a major flaw. It requires Pure Yang Qi to balance. The higher the cultivation, the more Pure Yang Qi it needs. Otherwise, Yin and Yang become unbalanced, leading very easily to demonic possession." "I initially also cultivated The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden, but unfortunately, I can''t resist the erosion of the Yin force. I have embarked on the path of Dual Cultivation, cutting off the possibility of becoming the next Sect Master." "So this woman is deeply scheming, ruthless and merciless. She could forcefully suppress her body''s natural instinct and cultivate this technique to the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, which is very frightening." "But to get that man might not be as easy as she thinks it is. This man looks like someone who''s never had contact with others. He might even be cultivating with an untouched spirit. Otherwise, at this age, he would''ve already released his Pure Yang Qi." "This, well, that depends on that woman''s means. If she fails, it would indeed be quite interesting." The several Nascent Soul female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect were buzzing with discussion. Even though they were quite resentful and envious of Xia Shuiyang, they also knew of her high talent and ruthless methods. They couldn''t possibly compete with this woman. So they had no choice but to let it go, mourning their missed opportunity. Each of them felt helpless, filled with regret. ....... At this moment, guided by the Object-searching Gu, Zhou Sui arrived in front of a large building. It had ''Wanbao Building'' written on it. "So you wished to come to the Wanbao Building?" sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Looks like you are somewhat familiar with our Hundred Flowers City. This place is the largest treasure spot in our city." "The treasures inside are countless." "There''s only what you can''t imagine, not what you can''t buy." Miaomiao, a female cultivator from the Hehuan Sect, immediately lit up upon seeing that this man had voluntarily come to the Wanbao Building to purchase treasures. The treasures here were exceedingly valuable. Even if you casually bought one item, it would be enough for her commission for several months. Chapter 551 - 312: The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden, Body of Water Ze_2 It''s not in vain that a Golden Core cultivator took the lead to introduce her. "Wanbao Building?" Hearing this, Zhou Sui squinted his eyes just slightly. So the Object-searching Gu was pointing at this spot, the treasure he desired must be hidden within Wanbao Building. Surely, places like this held numerous treasures, a little bit of everything. Whoosh! At this moment, an incredibly beautiful woman stepped out from Wanbao Building as if prewarned, her beauty causing both heaven and earth to lose their lustre, and all flowers to pale in her presence. Wearing a white floor-length dress that showcased her envious figure, she looked luscious. No man could take their eyes off her. "Elder Xia." Seeing the woman''s appearance, Miaomiao was taken aback. She immediately recognized that this was Xia Shuiyang, the Eldest Sister of the Hehuan Sect, a Nascent Soul Realm mid-term Elder with significant power and status. She could not believe that an Elder of such high esteem would personally greet this male cultivator. Clearly, this man was even more eye-catching than she had first thought. "You must be Miaomiao." "You''ve really put in so much effort." "I''ll take over with this guest from here. You can leave first." Xia Shuiyang said with a slight smile. "Yes, Elder Xia." Hearing this, Miaomiao knew she was no longer involved with this man, who, undoubtedly, must have something exceptional about him considering he had caught the eyes of the famous Elder Xia. Afterall, let alone the Nascent Soul Sect''s direct disciples, Elder Xia would not bat an eye even at their visit. But now, she had gone out of her way to personally greet this man, truly an unusual occurrence. Without further hesitation, Miaomiao responded with an assent and quickly took her leave. "Might I ask the name of the esteemed guest?" Zhou Sui looked at the breathtaking woman who appeared out of nowhere. He had a hunch. Given the deference shown by Miaomiao, a Golden Core cultivator, she must be a big shot from the Hehuan Sect. Moreover, this woman was in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. What was more strange was the fact that, despite being a female cultivator from the Hehuan Sect, she possessed Pure Yin energy, which was utterly inconceivable. She was a flower that grew out of mud and yet remained pure. Naturally, there was probably no likelihood of a chaste female cultivator in the witch cultivator''s path. The occurrence of such a situation was almost certainly related to the cultivation technique she practiced. Compared to the road to immortality, gender issues were totally irrelevant. "I am Elder Xia Shuiyang of the Hehuan Sect." "I am also the City Lord of Hundred Flowers City." Xia Shuiyang chuckled lightly, looking at Zhou Sui with a seductive gaze. Her beautiful eyes brightened as she looked at Zhou Sui. Earlier, she had only heard a report from her subordinate who had said there was a cultivator in Hundred Flowers City with a Pure Yang Body at the Nascent Soul stage. Hence, she hurried over, wanting to be the early bird that catches the worm. Frankly, although those with a Pure Yang Body are rare, they are not non-existent. In fact, the cultivators of Pure Yang Body who have reached the Nascent Soul Realm are genuinely very few. It wasn''t an exaggeration to say that such a person was a once in a thousand years occurrence. After all, a cultivator with a Pure Yang Body would undoubtedly be targeted by all kinds of seductresses and witches. Maintaining the purity of the Yang Body was even more challenging than achieving immortality. So, such men are almost extinct, and people have barely even heard about them. Moreover, it felt like this man''s body was not just a simple Pure Yang Body. His body was filled with a terrifying surge of blood vitality, even more potent than that of an average Nascent Soul Body cultivator. Without a doubt, this man had unbelievably robust physical qualities¡ªdefinitely a top-notch cauldron. If she were to absorb the Pure Yang Qi from this man''s body, her cultivation level would instantly advance to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, laying the foundation for her transformation into divinity. This was way better than any Fourth Stage pills or Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine. So, she absolutely must have this man. She could not let him escape. What''s more, she could sense an indescribable charm radiating from this man. Despite his plain face, he was irresistibly charming, just like a naturally handsome man. This feeling was incredibly strange yet very real. She didn''t know why she felt this way. She always felt that this man''s ordinary face didn''t match his extraordinary charisma. Wait, could it be that this man has disguised his real appearance? Thinking of this, Xia Shuiyang''s beautiful eyes sparkled, considering this possibility. However, for cultivators, disguising one''s appearance was common. Many cultivators who entered Hundred Flowers City would disguise themselves to prevent others from recognising their real identity. Even some Nascent Soul Elders from reputed and upright Sects would do so. These hypocrites on the surface were actually men and women of loose morals. To avoid tarnishing their reputation while enjoying themselves, they naturally disguised themselves. The Hehuan Sect was well aware of such occurrences. After all, these cultivators were their guests, their sources of income, so naturally, they wouldn''t expose the true identities of their guests. "To be personally greeted by the City Lord of Hundred Flowers City, I''m indeed flattered." S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui was also secretly surprised. In fact, being continuously refined by the power of the Fifth Stage Obsession Gu and having his physical qualities changed, he could vaguely sense the woman''s attraction towards him. Chapter 552 - 312: The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden, Body of Water Ze_3 One can discern whether the other likes or dislikes oneself. Evidently, Xia Shuiyang, a Nascent Soul female cultivator of the Hehuan Sect, had considerable fondness for him. If calculated on a scale of a hundred, it''s at least sixty. Usually, it''s quite impressive for a stranger woman to have a likability over thirty. So, this woman fell for him at first sight. Honestly, he did not understand why she would be attracted to him. Was she lusting after his body? Even though he remained low-key and disguised himself as an ordinary man. Regrettably, his charisma was too compelling. Even an ordinary countenance couldn''t overshadow his charm. "What''s the matter? Accommodating an exceptional man like Friend Zhou is my honor." "However, a man as exceptional as you, Friend Zhou, must already have a companion, I''m afraid." Xia Shuiyang giggled and asked tentatively. "No, I do not have a dao companion in the East Wastelands. I am a cultivator who practices asceticism." "Of course, I wouldn''t indulge in such matters between men and women." "Such things as a dao companion are nothing but a burden and stall my cultivation." Zhou Sui spoke righteousness, implying that he was still single and living alone. And he wasn''t lying either. After all, he had no dao companion in the East Wastelands. They were all in the Canglan Sea region. "Friend Zhou indeed is dedicated to Dao, it truly makes me admire." "It has been a long time since I encountered a man like you." At these words, Xia Shuiyang''s eyes sparkled, revealing a trace of joy. She felt that her guess was correct. As this man is so pure-hearted and an ascetic cultivator, he must be a virgin. Perhaps he''d also practiced Virginal work, hence having such a robust physique and abundant Pure Yang Qi. This kind of man was rarer than a real dragon, probably extinct. Upon this thought, she gently waved, releasing a silent and invisible brand, which immediately attached itself to Zhou Sui. This was the Peach Blossom Mark from the Hehuan Sect. Once marked, she could find the man even if he fled to the corners of the world. She could even use the brand to bewitch the man, making him helplessly fall in love with her. This was a unique technique of the women cultivators from the Hehuan Sect. "She placed a spell on me?" "Indeed, this Hehuan Sect cultivator has malintent. Is she hoping to catch me as her cultivation vessel?" "I didn''t expect a woman would dare make a move on me. She must''ve grown a bear''s heart and a leopard''s gall." "So, love at first sight is still too false." "Money and desire are much more real." "Tsk tsk, this Hehuan Sect cultivator is indeed a beauty and possesses Pure Yin energy." "How about catching her for my main body to help break through to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul?" "Having such a Nascent Soul female cultivator can save me tens or hundreds of years of hard cultivation." Zhou Sui squinted, pondering over the viability of this plan. He didn''t mind her casting a spell on him because he was just a clone. Even if affected by any spell, once the clone dies, everything ends. No spell can affect the main body. So, he was fearless, allowing her to use her strategies, to avoid startling the snake. Woosh! At this thought, Zhou Sui made a slight movement and instantly dropped an Offspring-worm from his Obsession Gu silently on the Hehuan Sect woman cultivator in front of him. The Obsession Gu, having advanced to the Fifth Stage, had increased in power dramatically. Even a Divinity Transformation female cultivator couldn''t resist. Let alone a Nascent Soul female cultivator. "Right, I wonder what Friend Zhou wants to buy from our Wanbao Building?" By now, Xia Shuiyang led Zhou Sui into the Wanbao Building, into a private room, surrounded by Prohibition Array, to avoid coveting from other cultivators. "Well, I want to buy a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root." "Does Wanbao Building have a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root for sale?" Zhou Sui spoke outright. After all, for Nascent Soul cultivators, buying a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root is not unusual, it''s a normal need. And it wouldn''t trigger other cultivators'' greed. "Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root?" "You seem to have sharp news, knowing that our Wanbao Building recently acquired some Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots." "But, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots are expensive. Without offering a suitable price, I''m afraid you won''t be able to have them." Xia Shuiyang initially wanted to deny Zhou Sui. After all, the Wanbao Building had planned to auction the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots they bought earlier as auction items. But observing Zhou Sui''s gaze softened her heart; she felt unable to refuse this man''s request. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root? It''s just a spiritual root. If there is a sufficient offer, it can be sold. "Rest assured, money is not a problem." "But I want to check the goods to ensure they are the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots I need." Zhou Sui slightly smiled. Indeed, it''s good to have an insider. Having a friend in court makes things smooth. Otherwise, as a foreign cultivator, it wouldn''t be so easy to buy the corresponding treasures. "Friend Zhou is indeed straightforward." Xia Shuiyang clapped her hands, and immediately directed her subordinate to bring the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root of the Wanbao Building up. Shortly after, several beautiful maids came up, holding one green box after another, filled with a rich Wood element aura, obviously, they were all Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots, worth a fortune. Chapter 553 - 312: The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden, Body of Water Ze_4 "Hmm?!" At Zhou Sui''s thought, he activated his Heart-eye Recognition to appraise these items. As expected, these Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots were very extraordinary, at least all were of the third stage, and some even reached the fourth stage. But that was all. As for the fifth stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, it was impossible to sell. His attention fell on the box on the far right, which was exactly the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root he had been seeking for a long time. Suddenly, a piece of information penetrated deep into his Sea of Consciousness. [Name: Evergreen Vine, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root.] [Description: This is a vine from the Immortal World, possessing the ability to grow infinitely, enhancing one''s power, but its growth process is extremely long. It often encounters calamities and is very prone to die prematurely. However, it has a tenacious life force. Even if it encounters calamities, it will breed a large number of seeds that scatter all over, finding suitable places to grow again, forming a new Evergreen Vine.] Without a doubt, this was the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root that Zhou Sui had been looking for. It was perfect for his Dao companion. He didn''t care about the so-called offensive power of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, as long as it could grow infinitely, that would be enough. With his protection, his Dao companions would not face any threats. "I want this box of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots." Zhou Sui said straightforwardly, pointing at the dark green box on the far right. "Oh, you want the Evergreen Vine?!" "Although it''s indeed a good Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, it''s of the fourth stage." "But its growth time is too long. It needs at least ten thousand years to grow to the fourth stage." "It even encounters various calamities along the way and is very likely to die prematurely." "Are you sure you want this fourth-stage Evergreen Vine seed?" Xia Shuiyang looked at Zhou Sui somewhat hesitantly. Originally, she wasn''t the type to meddle in other people''s business, and she would directly sell whatever the customer wanted. But for some reason, she had some favorability towards this man, naturally, she didn''t want to see him get a bad deal. "Yes, I''m sure. Name your price." Zhou Sui nodded, speaking without hesitation. Obviously, those in the Cultivation World did not realize the value of the Evergreen Vine, which was a plant from the Immortal World. But this was very normal. After all, the Evergreen Vine didn''t grow in a suitable environment, and it couldn''t grow perfectly. Naturally, it won''t be spotted by other cultivators for its uniqueness. Many cultivators used the Evergreen Vine as a material for pills. They didn''t pay much attention to it. "You know this is a fourth-stage spiritual plant." "Although its uses are not many, its value is there." "And once you reach the Nascent Soul stage, Spirit Stones won''t be very important anymore, unless you''re willing to get out top-quality Spirit Stones." "So we, Wanbao Building, only accept barter." "If you can take out a treasure that moves Wanbao Building, we can sell this fourth-stage Evergreen Vine to you." Xia Shuiyang said solemnly. "I see, that''s reasonable." "There are nine Evergreen Vine seeds in there, I won''t take advantage of you." "Here is a bottle of fourth-stage pills, the Earth Origin Pill, which can be exchanged with you." Zhou Sui took out a bottle of fourth-stage Treasure Pills from his body. For him, he had too many fourth-stage Treasure Pills on him. He didn''t know how many he had made just for practice. Although he was a clone, he brought quite a few treasures with him this time, intending to exchange suitable treasures with the cultivators here. "A fourth-stage Treasure Pill, Earth Origin Pill?" "This is a pill that provides great benefits to those at the early-stage Nascent Soul cultivation." "It even has a certain probability of helping early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators break through to the middle-stage." "You are willing to sell the Earth Origin Pill?" Seeing this, Xia Shuiyang couldn''t help but widen her eyes. She didn''t expect the man in front of her to be able to take out a fourth-stage Treasure Pill, the Earth Origin Pill. This was a hot commodity. If it went up for auction, it would cause Old Monsters at the Nascent Soul stage to bid wildly. Every bottle of fourth-stage pills was as good as gold. As soon as they were put out, they would be quickly bought. Even in the East Wastelands, fourth-stage Treasure Pills were still extremely rare and not something an ordinary Alchemist could make. They were basically priceless. Even with money, it would be hard to buy one. If she could exchange such a bottle of fourth-stage Treasure Pills for the fourth-stage Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, the Evergreen Vine, which was a chicken rib, any cultivator would agree without any hesitation. "Yes, I really like this Evergreen Vine." sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If you are willing, let''s exchange." Zhou Sui nodded. To him, a fourth-stage Treasure Pill was nothing. This Evergreen Vine was the real treasured item. It was invaluable. "Haha, in that case, let''s exchange." "Trading with a Dao friend is indeed refreshing." Xia Shuiyang immediately agreed. After all, this was clearly a deal where she would make a lot of profit. Only a fool would refuse. Chapter 554 - 313: The Beauty Saving the Hero, Becoming a Loyal Servant under Her Skirt_1 "By the way, I wonder if you, fellow daoist, are a Loose Cultivator?" "After all, I know quite a few cultivators with the Nascent Soul, but I''ve never met you." Xia Shuiyang''s eyes flash as she looks at Zhou Sui. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Indeed, I am a Loose Cultivator." Zhou Sui nods, seeing no reason to hide this fact. "If so, would you consider joining my Hehuan Sect and becoming a guest elder of the Hehuan Sect?" "My Hehuan Sect is a Divinity Transformation Sect, inheriting many things." "And there are many attractive female cultivators for you to enjoy." "We guarantee that you''ll get your money''s worth." Xia Shuiyang''s beautiful eyes flash; she wants to invite Zhou Sui to become a guest elder of the Hehuan Sect. Even for a Divinity Transformation Sect like Hehuan Sect, a cultivator with the Nascent Soul is still a powerful force. If he can become a guest elder of the sect, it would count as one of ours and could indirectly strengthen the sect''s power. There is no need for a guest elder to be overly loyal, as long as they don''t make an enemy of the Hehuan Sect. So every Divinity Transformation Sect will invite Loose Cultivators with the Nascent Soul to join and become a guest elder. "Well, I''m a loner and I have grown used to it. I''m afraid to say that I won''t join any sect." Zhou Sui flatly refuses. After all, he only came to the East Wastelands to seek resources for cultivation, not to make an effort for these sects. The most important thing is that he has a lot of secrets. If he runs into a Nascent Soul Elder, he might get exposed, and the loss would outweigh the gain. Even if there''s only a slight chance of exposure, he wouldn''t take the risk. "Daoist Zhou doesn''t need to reject it immediately." "I believe you must be aware of the merging of realms, and the situation of merging realms is getting more tense." "In a few years, the Demon Realm might invade our Cultivation World." "By then, the whole Cultivation World will be thrown into chaos, engulfed in a war." "Even if you wish to live in peace, it might not be possible." Xia Shuiyang warns. "I''ve indeed heard a little about the merging of realms. Is the situation really that serious?" Zhou Sui squints his eyes. Of course, he knows that the merging of two realms will affect more than just the Canglan Sea area. Signs of void will appear in every corner of the Cultivation World, and there will be realm doors everywhere. Then, the Cultivation World and the Ancient Demon Realm can pass through the realm doors, freely entering and exiting. Since there are too many realm doors, it is unavoidable. It is a great trend of the times, one that cannot be stopped. "Yes, now the East Wastelands has shown signs of void in various places." "There are at least tens of thousands of them." "That''s only what''s been discovered so far; there are probably many more that haven''t been detected." "Even with the combined strength of the many sects of the East Wastelands, it''s impossible to guard every realm door." "So preventing the beasts from the Demon Realm from entering is an impossible task." "In time, various places in the East Wastelands will surely be in devastation." "Even if you''re a solo cultivator, chances are you won''t be spared." "Joining a sect and receiving protection from the sect is a wise decision." Xia Shuiyang looks at Zhou Sui. If this man agrees to join the Hehuan Sect, she can do whatever she wants with him. Even use her privileges to give orders to this man and make him submit to her. "Thank you, Daoist Xia, for your kindness, but I prefer to be on my own." "As for life or death, we will all meet our fates." Zhou Sui smiles slightly, not intending to agree. "Alright, since Daoist Zhou said so, I won''t be able to say anything more." "I hope your Dao journey goes smoothly." Xia Shuiyang feels somewhat regretful, but she doesn''t intend to dissuade further. Because the person in front of her is a cultivator with the Nascent Soul, with a firm Dao heart. Once he makes up his mind, no matter how much persuasion, it would be useless. She doesn''t need to waste her time on this. Whizz! After saying these words, Zhou Sui bids farewell and chooses to leave this place. After all, he also wants to take the Evergreen vine back as soon as possible to avoid any delays. ...... At this time, watching Zhou Sui''s retreating figure, Xia Shuiyang''s beautiful eyes shine with insight. "Sister, this man might be targeted by the Li brothers. Things don''t look good." A female cultivator from Hehuan Sect suddenly reports this news. The so-called Li brothers are all cultivators in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. They were incredibly fortunate in their youth, having inherited from a ruin left behind by Divinity Transformation, the inheritance of a Divinity Transformation Sect in the ancient era, coupled with their Heavenly Spirit Root Aptitude. As you can imagine, their cultivation skyrocketed. Though they are only seven or eight hundred years old, they are already at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. However, Nascent Soul Realm cultivation is extremely difficult and progress is slow, their Dao heart is not very solid; they often get lost in the Hundred Flowers City, spending large amounts of money every day. The Hundred Flowers City is indeed a den of iniquity. Even a Nascent Soul Ancestor can''t resist such waste. In order to earn money, they often transform into robbers, plundering other cultivators. But they are Nascent Soul Ancestors, very powerful; few dare to retaliate. Of course, more importantly, they usually target Loose Cultivators with Nascent Souls, who have no backing. Even if they die, no one would seek revenge for them. So they''ve been carefree for a long time, with no one daring to provoke. "The Li brothers are targeting Daoist Zhou? It seems Daoist Zhou must have a lot of treasures." "Otherwise, he wouldn''t be targeted by the four demons of the Li family." Chapter 555 - 313: The Beauty Saving the Hero, Becoming a Loyal Servant under Her Skirt_2 Xia Shuiyang''s beautiful eyes flickered. She was very clear about the backgrounds of the four Li brothers. These four, although despicable and ruthless, indeed possessed great strength and were proficient in the Treasure Light Spirit Eye skill. This skill allows them to see the aura of treasures held by other cultivators. As a result, it is easy for them to target wealthy cultivators, rendering them almost invincible. It is clear that their daily wanderings in Hundred Flowers City were in search of such tycoons. Zhou Sui had been in their sights since he entered the city. "Senior Sister, what should we do now?" A female disciple of the Hehuan Sect looked at Xia Shuiyang. She was well aware of her senior sister''s plan for that man, intending to use him as a furnace. So naturally, she was reluctant to see him die at the hands of the four Li devils. "It''s okay, isn''t this a good thing?" "Let''s wait for the four Li devils to take action first, and I will step in at the critical moment to save his life." "With the debt of saving his life, this man will probably not be able to escape." Xia Shuiyang smiled slightly. She, on the contrary, felt that this was a great opportunity to gain gratitude through saving. If the four Li devils hadn''t taken action, she would not have any excuses to make a move against this man. Sure enough, this unexpected thing that happened was simply a divine favor. "So that''s the way it is. You are truly admirable, Senior Sister." The female disciples of the Hehuan Sect admired Xia Shuiyang. Their senior sister is actually thinking about playing damsel saving the hero. Perhaps at that time, even if this man does not want to, he will have to comply. He will have no choice but to become a captive under our senior sister''s skirt and will never be able to leave again. ... At this moment, in a tavern near the gate of Hundred Flowers City. Four cultivators at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul gathered. They were the four Li devils. They were respectively named Li Dong, Li Xi, Li Nan, and Li Bei. Although the names are simple, their reputations are renowned, sufficient to frighten many cultivators near Hundred Flowers City. "Fourth brother, are you sure that guy has a lot of treasures on him?" Eldest brother Li Dong asked, looking at Zhou Sui who was leaving Hundred Flowers City in the distance. "Yes, I''m one hundred percent certain." "The instant this person entered Hundred Flowers City, he caught my eye." "Big brother, you also know we received the heritage of the Divine Transformation Sect, the Sect of Artifact Refining, from the ancient era." "One of the skills, the Treasure Light Spirit Eye, was cultivated by me to the Grandmaster Realm." "Whether it''s any cultivator, if I gaze at their storage bag or storage ring, I can sense how many treasures are inside and know their true capabilities." "For this person, however, the moment he entered Hundred Flowers City, I saw numerous auras of treasures interwoven, extremely dazzling, comparable to the wealth of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator." "If we rob this person''s wealth, we won''t have to worry about cultivation resources for the next hundred years." Li Bei excitingly said. The ancient Divine Transformation Sect, the Sect of Artifact Refining, was once a great refining faction, especially skilled at refining artifacts. Although the four Li brothers received a lot of the Sect of Artifact Refining''s heritage, they did not inherit the memory of refining artifacts because they lacked the talent for refining. Nevertheless, the numerous gifts they received from the Divine Transformation Sect enhanced their abilities and allowed them to easily advance to Nascent Soul. The Treasure Light Spirit Eye skill, one of the peerless skills of the Sect of Artifact Refining, is incredibly difficult to cultivate. However, they managed to cultivate it successfully over the course of several hundred years. Of course, Li Dong''s perception is indeed correct. After all, the storage bag of Zhou Sui''s clone carried many spirit stones, fourth stage treasure pills. Most importantly, materials to set up the teleportation array. These fourth-grade materials are priceless. Any cultivator in their Nascent Soul would go wild for them. "Big brother, this man seemed to have gone to the Wanbao Building earlier." "And he was personally received by City Lord of Hundred Flowers City, Xia Shuiyang." "An outlandish Loose Cultivator with a Nascent Soul, received personally by Xia Shuiyang, how could this happen if he didn''t possess a wealth of treasures?" Li Nan said in a deep voice. "The problem is, despite his wealth, is this person really just a loose cultivator?" "What if he has a big background, what should we do then?" Li Xi was a little worried about this. "It doesn''t matter. Whether he''s a loose cultivator or a cultivator from a sect, we must take action this time." "If we miss out on this opportunity, we won''t find another one." "You must know, the integration is about to happen, the ancient demon realm will invade, and the Cultivation World will be in chaos, with wars everywhere." "Even the Nascent Soul Sect must be prepared for such a great disaster." "After we do this job, we will immediately flee far away, and hide for dozens or even hundreds of years." "If nothing happens, we will return to Hundred Flowers City. If something does happen, we won''t come back. Anyway, East Wastelands are so vast, there''s no place we can''t go and live freely." Li Dong said solemnly, looking at his brothers. "Alright, since big brother has said so, let''s do it." Everyone nodded, making up their minds. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!! Right away, the four Li brothers flew in the direction Zhou Sui had left. They each had a spirit beast that had already picked up Zhou Sui''s scent. Even thousands of miles away, they could still track him. So, they weren''t worried about losing him at all. ...... Whoosh! Some time later. A streak of sword light crossed more than a thousand kilometers, coming into the deep mountains and wild forests far away from Hundred Flowers City. Zhou Sui was speeding ahead, but then suddenly stopped at a mountain top and looked back. With an expressionless face, he looked at the distant sky. As expected, in a moment, four rays of escape light arrived in a flash, forming a circle around Zhou Sui from four directions, locking onto his Qi at the same time, leaving him with nowhere to escape. "Interesting, you actually noticed us a long time ago. It seems your Divine Sense is not bad." "But somewhat foolish." "Even after discovering us, you did not run away at full speed, but chose to stay." "I don''t know whether it''s because you''re an audacious master or simply dim-witted." The one speaking was the eldest brother, Li Dong. He looked at Zhou Sui with a teasing gaze. Although they were now in a position of overwhelming force, they didn''t underestimate the Loose Cultivator with the Nascent Soul in front of them. Even if the other was an Early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, he certainly was no match for them in terms of strength. But accidents can happen. So even though they had absolute strength, they still did not lose their caution. "Who exactly are you and why have you been following me from Hundred Flowers City?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He had sensed the presence of these four Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators a long time ago. After all, his Heart Eyes were not fake. But no matter how he tried to shake them off, he could not escape from them. He knew the only way to escape their pursuit was to take action and kill these malicious uninvited guests. "I''m Li Dong, the Sect Master of the Sect of Artifact Refining." "The reason we have followed you here is simply to make a trade with you." Li Dong let out a seemingly friendly smile, as if indicating he didn''t bear much ill intent. "A trade? What kind of trade?" Zhou Sui asked. "I know you have a lot of treasures, pills, and materials on you." "So, I hope you could contribute these treasures." "Of course, the price is that your life will be spared." "Otherwise, I''m afraid your path will end here." At this moment, Li Dong stared at Zhou Sui, his body exuding waves of ill intent without any attempt to hide it. "Sigh, I''ve long heard that the East Wastelands are chaotic." "Water robbery is rampant, and I never thought even Nascent Soul Cultivators could be so." sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "But wanting to plunder the treasures from me, I''m afraid it won''t be that easy." Zhou Sui sighed. He had now witnessed the brutality of the Cultivation World, where robbery and murder were commonplace. Even after ascending to the Nascent Soul realm, it''s still the same. Don''t think that Nascent Soul Cultivators are not robbed; it''s just that the robbers encountered are more powerful. It was absolutely correct for the original body to be so cautious in its actions. Always staying at home, there would hardly be any troubles. Now, he just went to a city to trade some treasures, and he was targeted. It was clear just how dangerous the Cultivation World was. If it had been an ordinary cultivator, they might have fallen countless times already. "It seems that you won''t drink the toast and must be forced to drink a forfeit. Don''t blame me then." A cold light flashed in Li Dong''s eyes, and he waved his hand. Suddenly, a Nascent Soul puppet appeared in mid-air. It had the head of a tiger, the body of a leopard, wings on its back, and sharp claws, with a ferocious look. It had been invisible before, but at this moment, it suddenly revealed its form. Its terrifyingly sharp claws immediately attacked Zhou Sui from behind at an unimaginable speed. Chapter 881 - 377 Madam Tao you dont want to die either, the heartless jerk_4 "If I don''t want to kill her, this is the only method left." "Actually, this is a win-win situation for both sides." Moreover, her husband has been dead for thousands of years, and now she is all alone." Even if I end up with this woman, there''s no issue, I can''t possibly let her remain a widow forever." "I believe her late husband''s spirit in heaven would understand." "What?!" Upon hearing this, Tao Qili''s beautiful eyes flashed with anger. Not only did she not feel pleased, but deep inside, rage was seething. What exactly does this bastard mean? What does he mean by ''I too, have a partner''? Age is also a problem. This comment was clearly dismissive of her. Though he had praised her heavenly beauty, his words sounded sweet but were obviously just a courtesy. In other words, this bastard is looking down on me, thinking I am old and fading. My actions just now were like a fool''s, unrequited love. Even though Bai Sujie was like a daughter she had watched grow up, being looked down upon by this man in front of her made her angry. No matter how old Tao Qili is, she remains stunningly beautiful, and the men who pursue her could fill a city to the brim. But this bastard dares to scorn me for my age. This is utterly intolerable, completely unreasonable! To tell you the truth, she felt even angrier now than when she had mistaken this man for someone who wanted to take advantage of her. This was about her charm, her dignity. "Since Zhou Daoyou trusts me so much, I will absolutely not speak of today''s events." "Rest assured, all is good." "Today''s incident shall remain a secret between you and me." "Only the heavens, the earth, you, and I will know of it." "There is no possibility of a third party finding out." Tao Qili''s eyes looked tenderly at Zhou Sui. But inside, she sneered coldly. Hehe, this man is too naive. He has no idea how treacherous the human heart can be. He actually thinks mere words are enough to bind others to their promises. If it were really that simple, traitors and betrayers wouldn''t exist in this world. However, she had no intention of revealing this affair to others. After all, what good would it do to spread news of this matter, and how would it benefit her? At most, it would cause some trouble for this man, but it wouldn''t bring her any advantage. But if she could use this leverage, perhaps she could make this man follow her orders and be at her mercy. This bastard thinks I''m too old? Believes that I''m past my prime and not worth mentioning? Let''s see what he has to say when I have him completely enthralled. By then, this man will become my servant entirely. Schemes surged in her heart. "That''s good," "I naturally trust the words of Elder Tao," Zhou Sui nodded. With a bang, he waved his hand and immediately used the power of the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu to devour all the poisonous mist in the Scripture Pavilion, thoroughly making it his food. Even the poison in Tao Qili''s body was resolved by the Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu. This allowed Tao Qili''s mana to be restored. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She no longer felt as weak and powerless as before. "You have such a means for detoxification?" Tao Qili was astounded. She found the man before her more mysterious than ever. He was obviously just a cultivator who ascended from the Lower Realm, an Ascender. Ordinarily, the means of the Lower Realm, no matter how plentiful, shouldn''t be able to rival those of the Spirit World cultivators. And yet, this man seemed to be the exception, with an excessive number of methods at his disposal. Even she, a cultivator of the Spirit World, was incomparable to him. In comparison, it was themselves who seemed like the Lower Realm cultivators; the difference was just too vast. Honestly, her curiosity about this man was growing. She wanted to unearth all the secrets he possessed. "It''s just a little trump card," "Now that this matter is resolved, the rest is up to you, elder." Having said that, Zhou Sui''s figure flashed, using the Teleportation Insect in an instant, and he left the place with unimaginable speed. "The secrets and methods this man possesses are too numerous," "If he doesn''t fall midway, perhaps he could be the next Human Emperor." Tao Qili''s eyes twinkled with excitement swelling in her heart. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!! At this moment, inside the Scripture Pavilion, many unconscious cultivators gradually awoke. They also immediately noticed the chaos within the Scripture Pavilion and were stunned. "Pavilion Lord, what about the Alien Race cultivators from the Void Refinement Realm?" Many people curiously asked. They had thought they were doomed, facing so many Void Refinement Realm Alien Race beings. If it were solely up to the Pavilion Lord, they probably wouldn''t have been able to resist, and once the formation had been breached, they would surely have perished. But now, as they woke up, they realized they were still alive. The vicious Alien Race beings had vanished without a trace. "Don''t worry, I''ve killed them all." "It''s temporarily safe now." "Don''t wander around." "Because there are still many Alien Race beings rampaging within Fengxi City." Tao Qili spoke, her late-stage Refining Void presence enveloping the entire Scripture Pavilion. Chapter 882 - 377 Madam Tao you dont want to die either, the heartless jerk_5 "Yes, Pavilion Master." Upon hearing this, the numerous cultivators all looked at Tao Qili with immense admiration, each of them wholeheartedly convinced and in absolute awe. Such a formidable Alien Race from the Void Refinement Realm had actually been slain by Pavilion Master alone. One could imagine just how unfathomable the Pavilion Master''s strength was. No wonder she could become the master of the Scripture Pavilion. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It was likely that even this strength alone was enough to surpass everyone in Fengxi City. She was definitely the most esteemed beneath the City Lord. In the presence of such a mighty figure, they felt a sincere sense of security. Even if they were killed, they would not leave this place lightly anymore. "Hmm." Seeing the worshipful gazes around her, Tao Qili''s face blushed slightly, feeling a bit guilty because those Alien Race beings had not been killed by her, but were all due to that man''s efforts. Taking credit for others'' deeds was purely stealing someone else''s thunder. However, that man would probably not take the initiative to claim such credit, so she soon felt at ease with herself. After all, this was a reward for keeping that man''s secret, and it was not anything serious. It was nothing more than a mutual exchange of needs. With that man''s ability, he probably didn''t need such merit to enhance his cultivation. ... At this moment, Zhou Sui used the Teleportation Insect and returned to the 88th Academy. The reason he hurried back to the academy was that he sensed Bai Sujie was in danger. There were already two Alien Race beings from the Void Refinement Realm seemingly flying towards Bai Sujie''s location. Clearly, they were specifically targeting Bai Sujie. Whoosh! In the blink of an eye, Zhou Sui arrived at the estate where Bai Sujie was located. At this moment, Bai Sujie was in closed-door cultivation and unaware of the happenings outside. After all, she had obtained the Dualities Void Breaking Pill and was fully focused on making a breakthrough in the Void Refinement Realm. If it were not for a life-threatening danger, she had no plans to leave her retreat anytime soon. "According to the Puppet Clan''s intelligence, it seems that the residence of the Human Emperor''s daughter, Bai Sujie, is just ahead." "Oh, the Human Emperor''s daughter has come to this remote city. Could it be that there''s some plot afoot?" "Not sure, but regardless of the plot, capturing her will do." "Why capture her instead of killing her directly? That old Human Emperor has caused the deaths of many of our clan members over the years, and we''ve developed a blood feud. Killing the Human Emperor''s daughter would serve as my revenge." "Foolish, what good does killing the Human Emperor''s daughter do? It''s just venting anger. But capturing her alive is different, and we can gain more benefits. For instance, many of our elders have been captured by the Human clan, said to be imprisoned in the dungeons of the Human Imperial City. If we can capture this daughter of the Human Emperor, perhaps we can exchange them for our elders." "I see. If that''s the case, then our mission is all the more imperative." "While others attack the array nodes of Fengxi City, we will capture the Human Emperor''s daughter. It''s killing two birds with one stone. They say that the Human Emperor''s daughter is only at God Transformation Completion, we can capture her in a confrontational encounter." "In that case, we should be cautious, so as not to alert others and frighten the target." "I was thinking of slaughtering all these humans around here, but for the sake of the mission, let''s spare them this trivial life. Our task takes precedence." These words were spoken by two Void Refinement Realm Flying Snakes. Their forms twisted, hiding within the emptiness, moving through clouds and mists, with a speed beyond belief. With the cultivation of the Void Refinement Realm, they easily penetrated the array barrier of the 88th Academy and, relying on the Puppet Clan''s intelligence, they easily found the exact location of Bai Sujie. In the blink of an eye, they had arrived within Bai Sujie''s estate. But they soon found a God Transformation cultivator standing in their way. "Two Void Refinement Realm Flying Snakes, life spans remaining ten years, killable." With a slight sweep of Zhou Sui''s Heart''s Eye Power, he instantly perceived the remaining lifespan of the two Void Refinement Realm Flying Snakes. Clearly, they were on the verge of death, with only ten years of life left. For him, they were opponents he could deal with. Otherwise, had they been truly formidable foes, he would have had no choice but to flee with Bai Sujie. Of course, he was not afraid of encountering potent enemies. No matter how powerful, as long as he hid inside the Mountain and Sea Bead Space, the enemy would be helpless against him. "A lowly human in Divinity Transformation." "How dare you speak so presumptuously." "Who gave you the courage to speak like this in front of us?" Hearing these words, the two Void Refinement Realm Flying Snakes instantly became furious, thoroughly outraged. What God Transformation cultivators wouldn''t tremble with fear upon seeing them, scared to death, or even kneeling and begging for mercy? And yet, now, this young one dared to utter the word ''killable''. It was as if they were lambs to the slaughter in his eyes. This was absolutely intolerable. Boom~~ Before the two Void Refinement Realm Flying Snakes could utter another word, Zhou Sui immediately deployed the Withering and Flourishing Mysterious Light Technique, two grey rays burst forth in an instant, penetrating into their bodies faster than thunder striking. What?! The two Void Refinement Realm Flying Snakes were baffled, their eyes widening as they could hardly believe what they saw. They sensed that the lifespan remaining to them was being stripped away in an instant. A grey hue of certain death spread throughout their bodies at that moment. Chapter 883 - 377 Mrs. Tao, you don’t want to die either, do you, heartless bastard?_6 Before they could utter a single word, their eyes instantly lost all color, and the massive serpentine body plummeted from midair, crashing fiercely onto the ground. With just one move, two cultivators of the Void Refinement from the Flying Snake clan had been slain. The might of the Withering and Flourishing Mysterious Light Technique was evident. "The Withering and Flourishing Mysterious Light Technique really is extraordinary," remarked Zhou Sui. "It''s truly a supreme supernatural power that can challenge those beyond its level." "The power is simply too strong." Zhou Sui waved his hand grandly and immediately collected the two Void Refinement realm Flying Snakes, placing them into the Mountain and Sea Bead Space. After killing them, he guessed that no other alien cultivators at the Void Refinement level would come anymore. Because at this time, the human cultivators of Fengxi City had begun their counterattack. Boom~~ Instantly, the Seventh Order Formation of the entire Fengxi City sprang to action, shaking the heavens and the earth as if nine red suns appeared in the sky, emitting fearsome heat. This was the high-grade Seventh Order Formation¡ª the Nine Suns Gangri Array! Instantly, the whole Fengxi City transformed into a small world, its walls turning into void barriers. It seemed as if the city was enveloped by a spherical barrier. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No one could enter or exit from this place; it had been completely sealed off. Clearly, the failure of the alien cultivators to destroy Fengxi City''s Seventh Order Formation in the first moment already sealed their fate for failure. In an instant, dense runes appeared on the nine suns in the sky, full of infinite mysteries, and terrifying red beams locked onto each alien being. Boom boom boom~~~ Caught off guard, the alien beings had no time to understand what was happening as they were struck by the red beams, their bodies instantly melted and burned to ashes. No matter where these alien beings were, they could not escape their fate. "It seems things are almost over," Zhou Sui mused, squinting his eyes. It seemed the human Cultivators of Fengxi City were somewhat capable, even though they were caught off guard by the sudden attack and seemed unprepared. But once they reacted, they annihilated all the alien beings. However, he was just an ordinary Cultivator in the God Transformation realm and couldn''t get involved in such a war. He would better remain transparent and inconspicuous. ... Several days later. Daoist Fengxi, along with his army, returned to Fengxi City from the Thunderclap Mountain Range. The group was travel-worn; their bodies were stained with blood and their clothes were tattered, clearly having gone through a fierce battle. But the victory was quite splendid. They brought back the corpse of a Flying Snake from the Unity Realm, while the two Great Unification Abilities from the Puppet and Golden Toad clans had escaped. However, they too had been seriously injured by Daoist Fengxi and would not be able to cause trouble for some time. As for the three armies, they had been utterly defeated, with countless dead and wounded. This battle was a complete victory. Of course, the disturbance in Fengxi City was quickly quelled. The alien powerhouses that infiltrated Fengxi City were executed by the power of the array when the high-grade Seventh Order Formation, the Nine Suns Gangri Array, activated, burning them to ashes, leaving no trace. However, many buildings in Fengxi City were also damaged in the attack. Many people died as well. But compared to the alien powerhouses slain, it was a great harvest, a grand victory. "Congratulations to the City Lord," said the cultivators of Fengxi City, offering their congratulations, as killing a being of the same level, especially an alien cultivator, was a result that would shake the Human clan and was certainly a tremendous merit. After all, even for a clan like the Flying Snake, powerful beings of the Unity Realm are exceedingly rare. One cannot know how long it will take to make up for the loss of one. Now that Daoist Fengxi had slain one, one could imagine the great loss the Flying Snake clan had suffered. "What a pity that the Puppet and Golden Toad clans'' Unity level beings got away." "These two clans'' beings aren''t very capable, but their ability to escape is remarkable." Daoist Fengxi was very dissatisfied. She had initially thought she could kill all three Union Realm cultivators in one fell swoop. Unfortunately, she had underestimated the escape abilities of the other two Great Union Abilities. If the opponents were determined to flee, capturing them wouldn''t be easy. Hearing this, many cultivators were speechless; they could only say that it was no wonder the City Lord, a famous Great Union Ability of the Human Clan, was the only one who could dare to claim she could fight against three and kill them all. "Hmm, I heard you also did quite well this time." "It''s said that the three clans sent dozens of Alien Cultivators of the Void Refining to wreak havoc in Fengxi City." "Unexpectedly, you all managed to handle them and didn''t let them cause too much damage in Fengxi City." Daoist Fengxi looked very pleased with her many subordinates. She had previously thought that Fengxi City would definitely be severely damaged. Because to deceive the three-clan cultivators, she had intentionally taken many elites with her. Otherwise, the enemies wouldn''t have been fooled so easily. Who could have expected that the Void Refining cultivators left in Fengxi City would still manage to stop the enemies and minimize the damage they caused? It was truly beyond imagination. It was somewhat beyond her expectations. "Actually, it''s all thanks to Sister Tao." "This time, six Alien Cultivators of the Void Refining attacked the Scripture Pavilion." "But Sister Tao managed to resolve them easily." "Later, Sister Tao even activated a Seventh Order Formation, helping us eliminate the remaining Alien Cultivators of the Void Refining." "Without Sister Tao, we wouldn''t have been able to eliminate these aliens so effortlessly." The speaker was Hua Siqing, who attributed all the merit to Tao Qili. This victory over the alien race was so effortless primarily because Tao Qili had unexpectedly risen to prominence, eliminating many Alien Cultivators of the Void Refining. Without Tao Qili''s intervention, Fengxi City might have suffered even greater losses. It was certainly a win, but the extent of the losses was uncertain. "Oh, Qili, you actually have such skills?" Hearing this, Daoist Fengxi was also surprised. She felt she knew this sister well, who, although extremely talented, was not fond of fighting and was the only Seventh Stage Array Master in Fengxi City, a true genius with formations. Yet, she hadn''t expected that facing so many Alien Cultivator attacks, she had managed to annihilate all the opponents. This really was beyond her imagination. "It''s just a small trick." "It was merely leveraging the power of the formation." Tao Qili said calmly, with a straight face, fully taking credit as the heroine who had eliminated the six major Alien Cultivators of the Void Refining. Although her combat effectiveness usually wasn''t conspicuous, her identity as a Seventh Stage Array Master gave her substantial authority. Even if other cultivators were dubious, they dared not voice it. After all, she was also a cultivator in the later stage of Refining Void. Apart from the Great Unification Abilities, who would dare harm her? "You truly deserve to be our Fengxi City''s Seventh Stage Array Master; it seems your Formation Cultivation Level has advanced during this period." "Perhaps one day you could become our Human Clan''s second Eighth Order Array Master." Daoist Fengxi said with emotion. She genuinely felt her sister had boundless potential. It was only because she was usually too dispassionate and lazy that she hadn''t fully unleashed her potential. However, it now seemed that it wasn''t a lack of potential being unleashed, but rather a concealment of her skills. At this critical moment, this woman had finally exploded with her true power, indeed an eye-opening revelation. It was precisely because of sisters like these that Fengxi City remained as stable as Mount Tai. "You flatter me." Hearing this, Tao Qili''s pretty face blushed slightly, but to cover for that man, she reluctantly accepted the credit; otherwise, she couldn''t expose him. It could be said that this was a win-win situation, beneficial to everyone. Chapter 909 - 382: Human Clans Great Unification Ability, Immortals Relic, Windfall_2 Having a man to rely on is indeed wonderful. Unlike a widow like herself, who has to handle everything on her own. If she didn''t compete for opportunities or take risks, where would she find the chance to advance further in the future? Whoosh! No sooner had she spoken than she flashed away, flying toward the direction of the City Lord Mansion. And it wasn''t just her; numerous Void Refinement Realm ancestors from the entire Fengxi City were also flying over at the same time. They were all incredibly excited. They knew just how great an opportunity the emergence of Thunderclap Immortal Mansion was. Even gaining the slightest benefit could further their cultivation. Even becoming a cultivator of Great Unification Ability in the future was not impossible. "Husband, are we really not going to get involved with Thunderclap Immortal Mansion?" "That''s an Immortal''s Cave Mansion." "Who knows how many opportunities are contained within." As she watched Tao Qili''s figure disappear completely, Bai Su Jie looked at Zhou Sui with a bit of regret. She felt that if they went to Thunderclap Immortal Mansion, they could surely make a fortune. "Opportunities? Just thinking about opportunities, have you forgotten the dangers?" S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "With the emergence of Thunderclap Immortal Mansion, it will definitely attract many Void Refinement Realm ancestors, even Great Unification Ability cultivators." "Compared to these old monsters, where do you stand?" "Are you going there to deliver yourself to death or to acquire treasures?" Zhou Sui spoke irritably. "Sorry, husband, I was indeed a bit confused just now." Bai Su Jie stuck out her tongue, her big watery eyes looking at Zhou Sui. "It seems you have too much energy, that''s why you keep getting these little ideas." "You need to burn off some of that energy." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, looking at Bai Su Jie. "Husband." Seeing the look in her man''s eyes, Bai Su Jie''s face blushed, her eyes sultry. She knew exactly what this man was thinking as the Golden-haired Jade-faced Fox bloodline within her began to stir uncontrollably. It didn''t take long before the two of them returned to their room, delving into the principles of yin and yang. ... One month later. The teleportation array in Fengxi City activated, and a large number of Human cultivators appeared in the city. They were at least all Void Refinement Realm ancestors, and some were Unification Realm great powers. Clearly, the emergence of Thunderclap Immortal Mansion had drawn a large number of high-level Human cultivators. This caused quite a stir among the many cultivators in Fengxi City. "Can''t be, what exactly is going on?" "Why would so many high-level outsiders suddenly appear in our Fengxi City?" "I even saw a few Great Unification Abilities?" Some cultivators were dumbfounded, utterly incredulous. After all, Great Unification Ability cultivators, in the Human clan, were considered princely figures, and there were just over a hundred of them in total. Under normal circumstances, how could they possibly see them? But now, several had appeared in Fengxi City, which was truly beyond belief. "Don''t you know yet?" "A month ago, an anomaly suddenly appeared deep within Thunderclap Mountain Range." "So the City Lord himself took action, delving deep into the Thunderclap Mountain Range." "As a result, he discovered the emergence of Thunderclap Immortal Mansion." "Apparently, this news immediately alarmed many clans near Thunderclap Mountain Range." "For instance, the Puppet Clan, Flying Snake Clan, Golden Toad Clan and so on, immediately dispatched their Great Unification Abilities." "Even our Human clan was no exception, sending many Great Unification Abilities over." "The goal was to obtain the treasures inside Thunderclap Immortal Mansion." A man beside him looked disparagingly at his companion, surprised that such major news had not reached him. The emergence of Thunderclap Immortal Mansion was, after all, the most exciting event in Fengxi City during this period. It had basically reached the level where everyone knew everything about it. "Sorry, I just came out of seclusion, so I wasn''t aware of external events." "I didn''t expect that exiting seclusion this time would coincide with the emergence of Thunderclap Immortal Mansion." "I bet the Imperial City surely sent a lot of Great Unification Abilities over this time." The man asked curiously, wanting to know just how many Great Unification Ability cultivators the Human Imperial City had dispatched this time. "Well, as for how many Great Unification Abilities, I''m not quite sure yet." "But they''ve sent at least ten Great Unification Abilities." "It is said that even The Divine Calculator has personally taken action." Everyone discussed fervently, all exceedingly excited. After all, these Human Great Unification Abilities were usually elusive figures. Normally, how could they have the opportunity to meet them? Now to actually see their true forms was indeed a stroke of good luck. "Can it be, even The Divine Calculator has taken personal action?" "It''s said this Great Unification Ability has an amazing talent and excels in Divination arts, claiming that there''s nothing he can''t predict." "Before, our Human clan faced several crises, all predicted by The Divine Calculator, truly making flawless plans." "He is also one of our Human cultivators who is most likely to advance to the Mahayana Realm." Some were utterly astonished. They had certainly heard of the fame of The Divine Calculator, which was as loud as thunder. He could be considered a legendary figure among the Human clan. "Not only The Divine Calculator has personally taken action, but it seems The Thunder Controller has come too." "He is one of our Human clan''s most powerful Great Unification Abilities, wielding the divine power of thunder." "His hopes of advancing to the Mahayana Realm are even higher than those of The Divine Calculator." Another person also cried out, mentioning the intelligence he had gathered. "Not just The Thunder Controller, but The Fire Cloud Practitioner has also come upon hearing the news." "He too is a Great Unification Ability of our Human clan, mastering a Fire System divine power, and has even refined nine kinds of heavenly Spiritual Fires." Chapter 560 - 315: Advancing to the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul_1 Several days later. On the island of Ku Rong Sect, the Ancient Teleportation Array suddenly lit up. Whoosh! Then, two figures appeared in the Ancient Teleportation Array, it was one of Zhou Sui''s clones and the unconscious Nascent Soul cultivator Xia Shuiyang from the Hehuan Sect. The reason why Xia Shuiyang had been unconscious for so long was because the clone of Zhou Sui had administered her a fourth-stage mind-bewitching pill, which even when taken by a Nascent Soul cultivator, would lead to days of unconsciousness. "He actually brought back a female Nascent Soul cultivator?" At this moment, the real Zhou Sui appeared within the Teleportation Array, looking at the unconscious Xia Shuiyang on the ground with a helpless expression on his face. After all, this was an act of his clone acting on its own accord, and there was nothing he could do about it. He only learnt of the specifics now. However, it couldn''t be helped. As the number of clones he had birthed increased, obviously he couldn''t monitor every action of every clone all the time. Only at critical moments would he acquire the memories of the clones. Under normal circumstances, he didn''t pay much attention to what the clones were up to, the clones had a certain degree of autonomy. They were capable of acting independently. That was why such an event occurred. However, it must be said. The clone that went to the East Wastelands did indeed make great contributions. Not only did it obtain vital information about the East Wastelands, but it also brought back an Evergreen vine, a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, completing the task that was entrusted to it. One could say that this mission was a complete success. "Where... where is this place?" At this moment, Xia Shuiyang, who had previously been unconscious, woke up, her eyes slowly opening. As a Nascent Soul cultivator, she was immediately on guard, looking around, she found herself in an extremely unfamiliar place. "Oh, this is the Canglan Sea. It''s no longer the East Wastelands." Zhou Sui said, looking at Xia Shuiyang of the Hehuan Sect. It must be said, this woman, as a True Disciple of a Nascent Soul Sect, possessed top-tier looks and body, with unrivaled beauty and enchanting figure that was in no way inferior to the likes of Qian Ziyun, Chu Dieyi and other world-class beauties. And because she had cultivated the Hehuan Sect''s The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden, her very existence was pure and virtuous, as if she was a maiden untouched by the world, pure and touching. If he didn''t know she was from the Hehuan Sect, others would have thought she was a Taoist saintess. You couldn''t see a shred of the witch''s aura about her. "Who... who are you?" Xia Shuiyang stared wide-eyed, the first person she saw being Zhou Sui. At this moment, she felt as though her heart had stopped, experiencing a sense of suffocation. That''s because the man before her was too breathtaking, like a being that had seized nature''s essence, akin to a celestial god descending from heaven. Everyone else seemed disgraceful in the face of this man. Especially those eyes, they were like stars, extremely dazzling and radiant, as if they were about to pull her soul into his pupils. She originally thought that every man was no different from a stray dog. But, seeing this man, she finally understood what it meant to be love at first sight. She never thought that there would be a man of such breathtaking beauty in this world. Even when compared with the True Disciples of the Nascent Soul Sect, they seemed like mere stray dogs, not worth mentioning. "Oh, has Daoist Xia forgotten?" "You sold the Evergreen vine to me." Zhou Sui said. "Wait, you''re Zhou Sui?" "That can''t be! Zhou Sui is just a plain and ordinary cultivator." "I see, this must be your true appearance, the previous one was just a disguise." Xia Shuiyang instantly understood. She had suspected that this man might be in disguise, and looking now it was indeed the case. No wonder she thought that this man''s appearance seemed a bit off. But she never expected this man to be so incredibly handsome, it was just too exaggerated. There was simply not a single flaw in him. Even if she were to fall into the hands of such a man, she might be willing to let him do as he pleases. At that thought, a blush appeared on her face, her heart fluttering unpredictably. It was the first time in her life that she had felt this way, it felt like her body''s temperature was increasing in the heat of the moment uncontainably. What?! At this moment, Zhou Sui blinked once, he sensed Xia Shuiyang''s fondness for him and it had reached a perfect level instantly, there was simply no room left for improvement. He had never expected seducing this woman would be this easy, without lifting a finger. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. One had to say, this woman was indeed obsessed with fair faces. Once she saw him, she fell head over heels for him, unable to withdraw her feelings. After being constantly refined by the power of Obsession Gu, his appearance had indeed become more and more perfect. Every move, every word he spoke implied an enormous charm. If he were to reveal his true appearance everywhere he went, he was afraid he would attract countless female cultivators'' admiration. Becoming a public heartthrob, was an easy task. "You''re taking it pretty easy, have you forgotten?" "Why you were captured by me in the first place." Zhou Sui looked down on Xia Shuiyang, trying to intimidate her. "I... I know." "I was captured by you, Young Master Zhou, because I saw your secret." "In order to save my own life, I am willing to be your servant, I just hope Young Master Zhou can spare my life." Chapter 561 - 315: Advancing to the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul_2 "Of course, I can''t possibly resist whatever Young Master Zhou wishes to do to me." "After all, my life is now completely in Young Master Zhou''s hands." Upon hearing these words, Xia Shuiyang does not feel scared. In fact, she feels quite moved. She gazes at Zhou Sui in a coquettish manner, offering herself up like a fruit ready to be plucked. It is as if she has completely given herself over to her fate. No, more than merely accepting her fate, she even seems willing to give herself up willingly. "I... I didn''t mean that." Zhou Sui blinked once. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He didn''t expect this woman to be this eager, catching him completely off guard. "You don''t have to say anything more, Young Master Zhou. I understand your intentions." "I am doing all of this willingly." "I simply hope that Young Master Zhou will be gentle, as this is my first time." Xia Shuiyang''s charming face turns red as she boldly throws herself at him, displaying the irresistible allure of a female cultivator from the Hehuan Sect. What?! In an instant, Zhou Sui can feel a soft warmth pressing against his body. He''s instantly enveloped by a heady and alluring scent, spreading throughout his entire being. Indeed, this woman is a rare treasure unparalleled in her beauty and allure. At this moment, the Dragon Elephant bloodline in his body stirred, unable to be suppressed. Whoosh! Having realized this, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate any longer. It wasn''t long before intimate sounds echoed through their shared bedroom. ...... A day later. Ku Rong Sect island, in a palace. "You cultivated with your dao companion and gained a massive amount of pure Yin energy. Your cultivation has advanced to Nascent Soul Mid-stage." "Your Spiritual Root Aptitude has been improved to a certain extent." "You have gained cultivation experience from your dao companion." "The Obsession Gu is very pleased, it got a huge amount of affection and emotion, which made it grow to a certain extent. It hopes that the host can collect more affection." At this moment, Zhou Sui opened his eyes, feeling the huge amount of information sent by the Obsession Gu. He instantly understood that after cultivating with the female cultivator Xia Shuiyang of the Hehuan Sect, he had gained a tremendous amount of Pure Yin energy. Originally, his cultivation was already at the stage of Nascent Soul Early-stage perfection, only one step away from Nascent Soul Mid-stage. But now, thanks to the enormous energy, he had broken through the bottleneck of the early-stage Nascent Soul and successfully promoted to the Nascent Soul Mid-stage. Indeed, for Nascent Soul cultivators, this is a bottleneck incredibly hard to break through. For ordinary cultivators staying in the Nascent Soul Early-stage for a lifetime without breaking through isn''t out of the ordinary. It''s fair to say that the cultivation of a Nascent Soul Mid-stage cultivator was already quite formidable. Even when faced with a great cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage, there would still be hope of resistance. Of course, considering Zhou Sui''s aptitude and foundation, promoting to the Nascent Soul Mid-stage was inevitable. However, with the help of Xia Shuiyang, he had saved a considerable amount of time spent in arduous cultivation. For a cultivator, saving time means extending one''s lifespan. The benefits of this are self-evident. Even if Zhou Sui enjoyed a long life, he would still hope to speed up his cultivation. "Interesting, so this is being at Nascent Soul Mid-stage?" Zhou Sui''s Divine Sense sensed the Nascent Soul deep within his Dantian Qi Sea. His Nascent Soul had grown from a one-two-year-old infant to a five-six-year-old child. It was like growing from an infant who knows nothing into a child who can talk, walk, run, and write. The increase in his strength and abilities was astounding. Simply speaking, the difference was like night and day. "Three times, the mana in my body has increased at least threefold than before." Zhou Sui''s eyes shone with a glint of excitement. He found that the mana within his body had increased by threefold, flowing through each meridian and pouring into his Dantian Qi Sea, seemingly like a vast river in full flow. No wonder the power of a Nascent Soul Mid-stage cultivator was vastly superior to a Nascent Soul Early-stage cultivator. Let alone other aspects. Simply put, when advancing in the Nascent Soul stage, each step results in a staggering gap. Sometimes, even though everyone is a Nascent Soul Ancestor, their combat power varies greatly. This is one reason why. "The power of my Divine Sense has also increased." "At least it has increased to a range of 3,000 li (1,500 km)." "This range of Divine Sense is probably comparable to that of a cultivator in the Middle Stage of God Transformation." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. His Divine Sense continuously expanded, covering an area of approximately 3,000 li (1,500 km). Every detail within this area was clear to him under his Divine Sense. The Divine Sense range of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators usually spans several hundred li. But now, his Divine Sense had reached up to 3,000 li, more than ten times stronger than an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator. This was due to his innate soul talent, something other Nascent Soul cultivators could not compare with. "If I use the power of my Heart Eyes, my observation range could probably extend to 30,000 li area." "This is unbelievable." "With such a vast range, no cultivator can hide from me." Zhou Sui was rather elated as the power of his Heart Eyes spread out, enveloping the area within a radius of 30,000 li, leaving no blind spots within its reach. Chapter 562 - 315: Advancing to the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul_3 No matter the slightest movement in this area, it cannot escape his perception. Compared to the radar of his previous life, he doesn''t even know how many times stronger it is now. Of course, the enhancement of his divine sense has simultaneously improved the power of the Nascent Soul Realm within him. It seems that with a slight movement, he can manipulate the nature''s spiritual energy within three thousand miles. The destructive power that could cause is unthinkable, like a heavenly might. Boom~~ Thinking of this, he willed the activation of his Nascent Soul Realm, and a giant spiritual energy arm appeared a thousand miles away instantly. This arm had almost materialized, just like a titanic divine hand. The next second, this giant palm descended from the sky, vigorously slapping the ground. In an instant, a mountain was flattened, sinking into the ground, utterly shattered, and turned to dust. A type of hundred miles round and clearly visible giant palm imprint appeared on the earth. Surrounding it are numerous cracks. Many rocks and minerals were shattered, reduced to ashes. One can imagine the horror of this slap and it is beyond imagination. "In the Nascent Soul mid-stage, the control of nature''s spiritual energy has gone up to the next level." "The power it exerts is several times that of a cultivator in the early stages of the Nascent Soul Realm." "It''s no wonder that it''s almost impossible to challenge the next level after advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm." "Even each minor realm has a huge power gap." Zhou Sui sighed heavily. He felt his control over nature''s spiritual energy has become more handy than ever before. Even if he didn''t use any Gu insects and only utilized the power of his entity, he could kill a Master cultivator in the late-stage of the Nascent Soul Realm and even force them into a corner so that they couldn''t even escape. This is his formidable battle strength at the moment. It can be said that after reaching this realm, he basically became invincible in the Nascent Soul Realm. Unless a God Transformation cultivator intervened personally, nobody could deal with him. "It seems that my Dragon Elephant Bloodline in the body has also been upgraded to a certain extent." "After advancing to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, the increased Mana strength has also further tempered my body." "If I keep going at this rate, I''m afraid my body could rival the Body Cultivators in the Divinity Transformation Realm." Zhou Sui touched his chin. He sensed a powerful force of Dragon Elephant gushing out from within his body. The blood in his body flowed like magma, constantly circulating through every blood vessel and every part of his body. At the core of his heart, a dense cluster of Dragon Elephant Runes emerged. It seemed like a divine dragon and an ancient divine elephant resided within. These two powers were intertwined, as if they were nurturing a more formidable force. Vaguely, an image of a dragon and an elephant battling seemed to appear on his back. Every collision resonated with the sound of splendor, resonating with the sound of the Way. It was like multiple laws clashing with each other. This inspired him immensely, granting him enlightenment, putting him in a state of spiritual realization. Thinking of this, Zhou Sui instinctively opened the virtual panel to check his current body parameters. After all, after promoting to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, his abilities must have improved considerably. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Nascent Soul Mid-Stage (Progress 1%), Lifespan: 145 (20000) years] [Aptitude: Second Grade Spiritual Root (80%)] [Swordsmanship: Fourth stage Middle Grade (59%)] [Rune: Fourth stage Poor Grade (55%)] [Seventh Order Formation: Fifth stage Top Grade (50%)] [Pill Master: Fourth stage Top Grade (30%)] [Artifact Refining: Fourth stage Poor Grade (65%)] [Phantasma Transformation Skill: Grandmaster (99%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (99%)] [Summon Demon Heart Scripture: Demon Seed, Summon Demon] [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart Eye Perceiving, Heart Eye Linguistics] [Judgement of Immortals Sword Art: First Technique Invisible Sword Light] [Ku Rong Mysterious Light: Minor Accomplishment, Ancient Turtle skill: Second Layer, Soul-dispersing Stinger: Great Achievement, Fireball Technique: Grandmaster, Wind Blade Art: Grandmaster, Golden Light skill: Grandmaster, Frost Ice skill: Grandmaster, Spring Wind Rain skill: Grandmaster, Summon Lightning skill: Grandmaster...] [Obsession Gu: Fifth Stage Middle Grade, Clone Gu: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Wine Bug: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Gold Eating Bug: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Book Worm: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Dream Soul Gu: Fourth Stage Top Grade, Dragon Elephant Gu: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Teleportation Insect: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Array Heart Gu: Fifth Stage Top Grade, Object-searching Gu: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Robbery Thunder Gu: Fourth Stage Top Grade, Medicine Gu: Fourth Stage Middle Grade.] In an instant, a series of dazzling data was immediately displayed in front of him. Of course, skills like the Hundred Arts of Cultivation and so on would naturally not receive much improvement. After all, an increase in cultivation doesn''t mean that the skills would equally improve. They still need to be learned and practiced. "Indeed, my lifespan has increased, I didn''t expect it to increase this much." "A lifespan of 20,000 years is simply too exaggerated." Zhou Sui is very excited. No wonder he felt a significant improvement in the life force of his body. Turns out his lifespan has jumped to 20,000 years, which is quite an exaggerated figure. Even those beasts known for their lifespan might not be comparable to him now. It can be said, that now Zhou Sui is considered a real monster, almost eternal. "The power of my Gu insects has also increased." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, Zhou Sui became calm and sensed the power of the Gu insects in his body. As his cultivation advanced to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, the power of all major Gu insects also improved further, reaching the middle-level of the fourth stage. Obviously, compared to before, they are now more potent. Chapter 563 - 315: Advancing to the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul_4 Of course, not all Gu insects have advanced. For example, the Dream Soul Gu is still at the superb fourth stage, and the Array Heart Gu remains at the superior fifth stage. However, it''s only natural that they haven''t advanced. They have almost grown to their limits. To progress further, they probably need to accumulate more energy. "Hmm." At this moment, Xia Shuiyang stirred gently, her pretty face flushed. Remembering what happened yesterday, she was shy and embarrassed. She didn''t think she would fall for a man she hasn''t known for long, it was love at first sight. But she had no choice, this man was incredibly handsome. Compared to him, she even felt somewhat ashamed of herself. "No way, my cultivation has also advanced." "Have I already advanced to Nascent Soul Late Stage?" At this moment, Xia Shuiyang noticed the changes in her body. Compared to before, her cultivation was several times stronger, she was now a great cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage. To note that, even in the Hehuan Sect of the Nascent Soul Realm, not many cultivators have reached this level. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Once one advances to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, they become the strongest, second only to the God Transformed Honored Ones. Before, she was only a likely candidate to become the Sect Master of Hehuan Sect. But now, it was almost certain that she would become the Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect, with no one to rival her. After all, becoming a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator at just 450 years old was quite an accomplishment. Even in the entire East Wastelands, there aren''t many who have achieved this. An eventual transformation into a God Transformed Honored One can''t be guaranteed. But at least the probability of success is multifold compared to other Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators. "Is the Pure Yang Qi in this man''s body so concentrated?" "He was able to easily overcome even the bottleneck of Nascent Soul Late Stage." Xia Shuiyang was overjoyed. Her initial plan was to make this man her tool, to help her advance to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, but the success rate was only fifty percent, and success was not guaranteed. But now, she had broken through with one hundred percent certainty. The result was much better than she had previously imagined. Now she felt her body brimming with great Pure Yang Qi, blending with the Pure Yin Qi in her body, reaching a state where water and fire coexisted harmoniously and Yin and Yang were united. At this moment, she understood the power of the Hehuan Sect''s foundation cultivation technique, The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden. It seemed to contain the secrets of the grand principles of Yin and Yang and was unfathomably profound. "Finally awake?" "I''ve heard that Hehuan Sect''s Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden requires celibacy for cultivation, now that you''ve lost your Yuanyin." "Will it affect you?" Zhou Sui sensed Xia Shuiyang''s aura and looked at the peerless beauty in his arms. Honestly, she is indeed worthy of being the Saintess of the Hehuan Sect, not only possessing a Heavenly Spirit Root, but also having a special Water Essence Body, her body is unbelievable soft. She gave him a unique feeling of endless charm. However, he was somewhat worried that the cultivation technique might have adverse effects on this beauty''s health. "My lord." "The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden has two paths towards cultivation." "One is naturally to be a Jade Maiden, one must remain pure and never cultivate with a man." "In such case though, they need to endure the constant torment of Pure Yin Qi, akin to being burned by fire." "If one does not have steadfast faith, it is impossible to bear." "Within the entire Hehuan Sect, only the Sect Master can achieve this state and cultivate to the Divinity Transformation Realm." "And because I was able to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm, the Sect Master valued me and made me her successor." Xia Shuiyang said solemnly, explaining the uniqueness of this cultivation technique. "So, what about the second path?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "The second path is to be a yu woman, to be unrestrained, and do as one pleases." "Cultivate with different men, absorbing the essence qi from each man to rapidly enhance one''s own cultivation level." "The problem is, by doing so, the mixed essence qi from different men can lead to an impure mana, requiring a large amount of Spiritual Medicine to cleanse the impurities." "Moreover, the higher the cultivation, the more terrifying the impurity, and at the end, it cannot be removed." "Therefore, at most, they can cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm and they cannot advance any further." "Once this path is chosen, there is generally no hope of reaching the Divinity Transformation." Xia Shuiyang said solemnly. "Really? If that''s the case, didn''t I ruin your cultivation path?" Zhou Sui frowned. He did not expect the Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden to have such a side effect. "My lord, there''s no need to worry." "The reason the second path is so difficult and hinders one''s cultivation." "It''s just because those female cultivators are unrestrained and have chosen too many men." "If one only chooses one man and cultivates with a fixed partner, such issues won''t occur." "On the contrary, the speed of cultivation will be faster than the first path." "I suspect the true cultivation method of the Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden should be the second path." After advancing to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, Xia Shuiyang felt that she had a deeper understanding of the Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden. Only her master, the Sect Master of Hehuan Sect, knew more. "If that''s the case, why don''t the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect do it?" Zhou Sui blinks. He didn''t expect that the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect were actually dedicated to monogamy. Chapter 564 - 315: Advancing to the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul_5 I had assumed it was their natural trait to lead such unrestrained lives. "Well, there''s really no choice in this." "Because every time The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden is practiced, the vitality that needs to be absorbed is simply too much." "No ordinary male cultivator can withstand it." "It might be endured once or twice, but after repeating it more often, the male cultivator would become drained." "Us Hehuan Sect female cultivators don''t not wish to choose a steady partner, it''s just that such men are leaving a lot to be desired." S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "And the higher the cultivation, the more vitality is needed, who can withstand that." "Once they cannot withstand it, coupled with uncontrolled desire, they can only resort to other men." "The sisters of my Hehuan Sect can''t be blamed for this." Xia Shuiyang explained helplessly. In the beginning, the female cultivators of Hehuan Sect naturally wanted to choose a dedicated partner. However, over time, as their cultivation levels grew higher and they became unsatiable, the partners couldn''t endure, and without needing to say anything, they would flee out of fear. No man dared to remain by the side of the Hehuan Sect female cultivators. But because of the cultivation technique, the female cultivators of Hehuan Sect had to choose other men. Over time, the number of partners continued to increase. After all, they say that oxen can work to death, but fields can never be sown till they are worn-out. "However, my lord is different." "The vitality on my lord''s body is so overwhelming it''s unbelievable, it''s as deep and unfathomable as the sea." "No matter how I absorb it, I can''t seem to drain the vitality from my lord''s body." "So my lord and I are simply a match made in heaven." Xia Shuiyang looked at Zhou Sui and batting her eyelashes. She had been worried that she would drain this man''s vitality. Who could have thought she won''t be able to? This man''s ever-continuous Pure Yang Qi is deep and unfathomable. She had never seen such a man before, not even a Pure Yang Body could compare. So, she felt that she had finally found the perfect partner for herself. With the help of my lord, she thought, becoming a God Transformation cultivator is in my reach. "If that''s the case, how did the Sect Master of Hehuan Sect accomplish it?" "How did they manage to advance to the Divinity Transformation Realm?" Zhou Sui asked, curious. According to Xia Shuiyang, there should be no female cultivators who can cultivate The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden to the Divinity Transformation Realm, but strangely the Sect Master of Hehuan Sect had managed to achieve it, this was simply unimaginable. He believed that there must be some unknown secrets behind it. "Well, that''s because the sect master was born a stone woman." "So no matter what she does, she cannot practice with a man." "It is because of this that she is extraordinarily compatible with this cultivation method, and could cultivate it to the Divinity Transformation Realm." "Of course, merely being a stone woman is not enough, what''s more important is that the master is also a Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator. With these two conditions combined, today''s achievements were made possible." Xia Shuiyang explained. Truth be told, even among mortals, there are women who have similar constitutions as a born stone woman. The problem is when combined with a Heavenly Spirit Root, the chances are pitifully low. Among millions of female cultivators, no one can be found. The Hehuan Sect has been trying to find female cultivators with similar constitutions, but they have not been successful. It''s not easy to find such female cultivators. "So, will you go back to the Hehuan Sect?" Zhou Sui asked, looking at Xia Shuiyang. "My lord, naturally, I would follow you whether you be a chicken or a dog." "And this is the Canglan Sea, not the East Wastelands." "Even the Hehuan Sect cannot find me here." "What''s more, I have already obtained the inheritance of the Hehuan Sect, so it doesn''t matter if I don''t go back." "Now, the most important thing is to stay with my lord." Xia Shuiyang felt that she most likely wouldn''t be able to leave this man, after all, her cultivation also required her to be with this man. Going back to the Hehuan Sect would actually hinder her own cultivation. As for the position of the Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect, it is not too important. Cultivation is more important. If she is a God Transformation cultivator, who would dare to fight for the position of the Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect with her? "Alright then, stay." Zhou Sui nodded. He didn''t need Xia Shuiyang to do anything, just to stay obediently by his side as an ornament was enough. And Xia Shuiyang''s Water Essence body had a significant effect on him. Every time he practices, he benefits a lot. "My lord." Xia Shuiyang looked at Zhou Sui with her watery eyes, her pretty face flushed, about to speak but hesitating, yet still expressing her intentions completely. This Hehuan Sect demoness! Hearing her words, Zhou Sui could barely contain himself, thankfully he possesses the Dragon Elephant''s body with infinite stamina. If it were any other man, they would have probably be worn out by now. One can say that not everyone can withstand a demoness of the Hehuan Sect. .... A few days later. Zhou Sui and Xia Shuiyang had practiced together for several days, truly helping Xia Shuiyang consolidate her Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivation, they only stopped when they were completely exhausted. Fortunately, his stamina was comparable to that of a real dragon, otherwise he might not have lasted. At this point, Xia Shuiyang had also moved into her residence to meditate and cultivate. After all, she had just advanced to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, and with an increase in power, naturally, she needed to comprehend the power within her body. Only in this way could she consolidate her Dao foundation and prepare for the next breakthrough. "Right, I should check the treasures left behind by the Li brothers." Zhou Sui stroked his chin and remembered the four storage bags of Nascent Soul Cultivators he had obtained in the East Wastelands. These Li brothers were no simpletons. In their youth, they managed to obtain the inheritance left by the ruins of a God Transformation, apparently, they were descendants of a Sect of Artifact Refining from the ancient era. The four Nascent Soul puppets are passed down from that Sect of Artifact Refining. Despite tens of thousands of years have passed, they are still functional till this day. One can imagine, the storage bags of these four Nascent Soul cultivators must have held countless treasures left inside. Thinking of this, he immediately took out the four storage bags, his divine sense swept through, perceiving the many treasures inside. Chapter 565 - 316: Nascent Soul Level Puppet, Sky-Refining Treasure Secret_1 "Damn, how can they be so poor?" After checking the storage bags of these four Nascent Soul cultivators, Zhou Sui became speechless. He found that there were hardly any Spirit Stones in the storage bags. There were just two to three hundred high-grade Spirit Stones and around a hundred thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. For Nascent Soul cultivators, this was the epitome of poverty. As for fourth stage Treasure Pills, they didn''t have a single one. Even if they did have any fourth stage Treasure Pills, they probably would have consumed them immediately. Besides that, he only found some fourth-stage materials. It was safe to say that these four brothers from the Li family were incredibly poor. No wonder they, as Nascent Soul cultivators, could only resort to banditry. Generally speaking, Nascent Soul cultivators wouldn''t be this poor. But they had spent the majority of their money on the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect. That''s why they were so destitute. "No, no, they actually spent all their wealth on Nascent Soul-grade puppets." "After all, the materials required to build Nascent Soul-grade puppets are extremely expensive." Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhou Sui stroked his chin. After some careful thought, he quickly figured out the reason. Aside from their cultivation, these Nascent Soul cultivators had also invested a large amount of their wealth in these four Nascent Soul-grade puppets. After all, these puppets were extremely valuable. If sold, they were likely to be more expensive than high-grade spiritual treasures. Because Nascent Soul-grade puppets could last for tens of thousands of years, they were like having armies of undying Nascent Soul soldiers. If an ordinary cultivation clan were to obtain a Nascent Soul-grade puppet, it could ensure their prosperity for thousands of years. In other words, they were priceless assets that could serve as sect''s treasures. Especially in this era, the technique to refine Nascent Soul puppets was almost lost. "Therefore, the most valuable thing is the Heritage Jade Record from the Nascent Soul Sect''s Artifact Refining lineage." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He sensed that several Heritage Jade Records that the Li brothers obtained from the Nascent Soul Ruins in their storage bags belonged to the lineage of the Artifact Refining Sect. This was the real precious treasure. With this thought, he did not hesitate and immediately fed these Heritage Jade Records to the Book Worm. The Book Worm, having advanced to the fourth stage middle-grade realm, could now digest and absorb the knowledge from the Heritage Jade Records much quicker. Boom! Boom! Boom!~~~ Suddenly, a surge of information instantly submerged deep into his Sea of Consciousness. Various secret techniques and legacies of the Artifact Refining Sect emerged in the virtual library inside the Book Worm. He instantly learned a great deal about the many secrets of the Artifact Refining Sect. Generally speaking, the Artifact Refining Sect had two major secret manuals. The first one was the Sky-Refining Treasure Secret, a cultivation technique for refining magical weapons. Once you master this skill, you could melt and refine all kinds of materials, creating different magical weapons, even puppets. It was said that if one reached the highest level of this technique, they could even refine Sky-Refining Spiritual Treasures, making it one of the strongest artifact refining techniques in the Cultivation World. Using this technique, the Artifact Refining Sect produced a large number of magical weapons, essentially becoming the main supplier in the Cultivation World. Countless cultivators took pride in using their products. The second one was the Great Yan''s Spirit Division Skill, a supreme technique for controlling puppets. After all, after creating the puppets, one still needed to control them. This method was an ultimate technique for Divine Sense application. It could split Divine Sense into countless strands. Practicing just the first level of this skill, one could divide their Divine Sense into nine strands, enabling them to control nine puppets. If you cultivate to the second level, you can differentiate into eighteen divine senses, capable of controlling eighteen puppets. The third level allows you to differentiate into thirty-six divine senses, controlling thirty-six puppets. And at the fourth level, you can differentiate into seventy-two divine senses, controlling seventy-two puppets. The fifth level is the pinnacle of this cultivation technique, allowing you to differentiate into one hundred and forty-four divine senses, easily controlling over a hundred puppets. Therefore, during its prime, The Sect of Artifact Refining, with these two cultivation techniques, produced a vast number of puppets, allowing one person to command an army of over a hundred puppets and sweep across the world. Even the Demon Clan would turn away upon seeing a cultivator from The Sect of Artifact Refining, not daring to confront them. "The Sect of Artifact Refining''s prosperity during the Ancient Era was all thanks to the invasion of the Demon Realm." "Because the most important aspect of puppet creation is the materials." "Without materials, even a grandmaster artifact refiner would not be able to create a spiritual treasure." "Due to the invasion of the Demon Clan, countless demons perished, providing large quantities of affordable puppet materials." "Furthermore, due to the frequent wars caused by the collision of the two worlds, the demand for spiritual treasures increased." "Thus, The Sect of Artifact Refining grew rapidly with its power continually expanding." "They gathered a large amount of puppet materials and created an array of puppets." "At its peak, they even crafted a few Nascent Soul level puppets, achieving unmatched prominence for a time." "Sadly, the good times didn''t last. Demons invaded." "As a result, The Sect of Artifact Refining fell during the Demonic Calamity, leaving only ruins and their legacy behind." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He learned from these inherited teachings about The Sect of Artifact Refining''s history and the reasons for its rise and fall. Clearly, the invasion of the Demon Realm did not cause the fall of the Nascent Soul Sect. On the contrary, it was the invasion of the demons that led to the destruction of many Nascent Soul Sects. No wonder the Cultivation World of the Ancient Era holds a greater resentment towards the demons, whereas the invasion of the Demon Realm was met with relative indifference. After all, although the invasion of the demons brought war, it also brought certain benefits. Both sides fought each other, in a constant give and take. They in fact promoted the development of the two worlds. Moreover, high-level cultivators and high-level demons are actually rational and would not fight to mutual destruction. When the fight reaches a certain level, they will stop and will not put everything on the line. However, demons are different. They fight to the death with no sign of compromise. "The cultivation technique of the Nascent Soul Sect, The Sect of Artifact Refining, is indeed good." "If obtained by other cultivators, it might give rise to many master and grandmaster artifact refiners." "But for me, it is just gilding the lily." "No matter how powerful a puppet is, it can''t compare to my clones." "It''s just overkill." "But this artifact refining knowledge is indeed very helpful to me. At the very least, it can help me refine Array Plates and Flags, promoting the growth of my array formation cultivation." Zhou Sui isn''t very interested in artifact refining knowledge. After all, most of his energy is spent on alchemy and array formations. As for talismans and spiritual treasures, they are secondary to him. Of course, it''s not to say that puppets are useless. If they can be produced, they can also enhance the foundation of the Xuanhuang Sect. At the worst, they can be given to his Taoist companions to increase their combat power. "Now that I''ve brought back the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, the Evergreen vine, it''s time for Ji Bingyu and the others to cultivate the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill," Zhou Sui thought. After all, this matter should not be delayed. The sooner they cultivate this method, the greater the benefits they will receive. Chapter 566 - 317: Immortal Taoist Body, The Formation of the Boundary Gate_1 Another day passed. Zhou Sui and Xia Shuiyang returned to Immortal Mist Peak, informing Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, and Mu Ziyi, along with other fellow daoists, about the nine evergreen vine seeds he had obtained. He also mentioned the matter related to the island of the Ku Rong Sect. After all, his cultivation had elevated to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul, greatly enhancing his strength. Even if this matter were to be exposed, no one in the entire Canglan Sea region could bother him. Because there is no God Transformed Honored One in this sea region. A cultivator at the late stage of the Nascent Soul is the strongest existence. "Husband, you said your clone went to the East Wastelands and brought back the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root evergreen vine?" Ji Bingyu was a bit stunned. She never thought her husband would actually venture to such a distant place, after all, the East Wastelands is a legendary cultivation region in legends, only interconnected with the Canglan Sea region in the ancient era. It can be said that nearly tens of thousands of years have passed and the cultivators of the two major cultivation regions have not encountered each other. Of course, privately, there may still be cultivators able to traverse the vast regions and reach these two major regions. But overall, the majority of cultivators in the Canglan Sea would consider the East Wastelands a place of legends. The fact that her husband actually went to the East Wastelands is simply unbelievable. "No, the main point is not this." "But that my husband actually got the five-stage island of the Ku Rong Sect?!" "The mysterious Daoist who blackmailed the entire Canglan Sea region and all Nascent Soul level powers is actually my husband." "This is too over-the-top." Lin Yazhu was flabbergasted, the thing she cared about the most was this. No matter how much she racked her brains, she never thought that her husband would be so bold. Other cultivators were risking their lives in the Divinity Transformation ruins for treasures. But her husband directly claimed the entire Divinity Transformation ruins. If this matter spreads out, it would surely shake the Canglan Sea region. Causing a huge shockwave. Honestly, earlier she was still guessing who the mysterious cultivator was that had occupied the Ruins of Ku Rong Sect. After all, the Tri-Star Island Group is too close to the Ku Rong Sect. If something really happened, the Xuanhuang Sect would find it difficult to resist. But now she has no need to worry at all. Because the cultivator who occupied the Ku Rong Sect ruins was her husband. "This." Upon hearing this, Chu Dieyi and Master Peach Blossom blinked their beautiful eyes in surprise, after all, their master and father were both blackmailed a large amount of their wealth by her husband. Almost fuming from anger. They never thought that it was her husband doing it. Of course, they even felt happy and excited, after all, these treasures should rather fall into their husband''s hands than into the hands of outsiders, it''s just left hand to right hand. But if their master and father knew about this, they would probably be infuriated to death. Just thinking of this situation, they felt a sense of mischievous pleasure. "So that''s why my husband was able to obtain so many thousand-year-old spiritual medicines, they all came from the island of the Ku Rong Sect?" Shen Biqian suddenly realized. She remembered how Zhou Sui had refined a large number of fourth-stage treasure pills, as if the thousand-year-old spiritual medicine was free of charge. There isn''t any other fourth-stage pill master as extravagant as her husband. It was all due to obtaining the medicine garden of the Ku Rong Sect, no wonder there were so many thousand-year-old spiritual medicines. Now she was excited as well. Because this meant she could squander these thousand-year-old spiritual medicines to enhance her alchemist cultivation to the fourth stage. For a Pill Master, it is simply the most luxurious behavior. "Going to find the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root evergreen vine is understandable." "But he actually brought a demoness from the Hehuan Sect." Leng Yuexi glared at Zhou Sui with clenched teeth, this flower-hearted radish, even if he stayed at home, he could meet so many female cultivators, and he must have flirted with countless female cultivators with his clone. At this moment, the ladies uniformly turned their attention to Xia Shuiyang, the eldest sister of the Hehuan Sect, and they immediately felt a dazzling sensation. Not for nothing was she a Saintess from a Divinity Transformation sect, she was like a woman made of water, her demeanor extraordinary and refined. Her looks and figure were both stunning, enough to make any man drool. No wonder their husband would bring such a demoness from the Hehuan Sect back. Presumably, any man, when facing such a beautiful woman, would not be indifferent. "This!" Xia Shuiyang observed the wives and concubines around Zhou Sui, and she inwardly marveled, feeling as if she had entered a fairy gathering, each one was incomparably gorgeous. Truthfully, these female cultivators, if placed in the East Wastelands, would definitely be sect saintesses, the kind that countless cultivators would pursue. Even she, who was used to seeing beautiful women, was amazed. It''s enough to prove just how outstanding these female cultivators are. Originally she thought that with her looks, she could surely outshine the crowd and even become the main wife. But looking now, she seems to only be able to share the limelight with these women, neither superior nor inferior. "Hello, sisters." Xia Shuiyang politely greeted, as the eldest sister of the Hehuan Sect, she was proficient in worldly etiquette, she knew how to stay low and act small, being new here, she naturally needed to act cute and clever to quickly blend into the group. Otherwise, she would be excluded by everyone else. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hello, sister Xia, welcome to our Xuanhuang Sect." Master Peach Blossom greeted with a sweet smile. "Alright, alright, why be so formal here." Chapter 567 - 317: Immortal Taoist Body, The Formation of the Boundary Gate_2 "Today is a great day; I have just advanced to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul, greatly increasing my cultivation." "It''s a cause for celebration." Zhou Sui boldly declared, embracing his beautiful wives. What?! It was at this point that the women realized Zhou Sui''s current cultivation stage. Without them knowing when, he had advanced from the early stage of Nascent Soul to the middle stage of Nascent Soul. His strength had dramatically improved compared to before. Especially Lin Yazhu, Chu Dieyi, and Master Peach Blossom, the three women were shocked. As Nascent Soul cultivators, they were well aware of how difficult it was to cultivate within the Nascent Soul realm. Even being stuck in the early stage of Nascent Soul for several hundreds of years was considered normal. However, now, after only three or four decades, their own husband had broken through all the way and upgraded to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul. This level of cultivation speed was simply too terrifying. Compared to this, even a Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator seemed insignificant and no longer worth mentioning. They initially wanted to say something, but quickly noticed this naughty man, who was now hugging them and stepping into the hot spring with the obvious intent to misbehave. The women blushed, looking shy and embarrassed, but they didn''t resist. Soon, some noises came from the hot spring. Several days passed. Through Zhou Sui''s hard effort, Xia Shuiyang gradually became familiar with people like Leng Yuexi, opening her heart. Of course, it was also thanks to the power of the Obsession Gu. The auras on their bodies were similar to each other, merging together. This way, they would feel a natural familiarity and closeness, without any psychological barriers. Just like they were long-time close friends. "Enough, you big bad guy." "When will you take us to see that Ku Rong Sect island?" Chu Dieyi''s face was blushing. These days she had been practicing hard day and night with this naughty husband. She felt quite busy. If she didn''t stop him, she wouldn''t know when this cultivation would end. After all, she was very interested in the Ruins of Ku Rong Sect and wanted to know what the island looked like. Of course, she was not the only one. Leng Yuexi and the others all felt the same. "Alright, since you are all so interested, I''ll first take you to the island." "I''ve changed the name of that island, and from now on it will be called Xuanhuang Island." "From now on, this will be the main base for the Xuanhuang Sect." Zhou Sui hugged his Taoist companions, immediately invoked the power of the Teleportation Insect, and teleported everyone instantly to the Xuanhuang Island. Suddenly, Leng Yuexi and the others arrived in a central area of Xuanhuang Island, which was also the core location of the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein, where the spiritual energy was richest. It was a gigantic and towering mountain peak. This was formerly the main peak of the Ku Rong Sect and the place where the God Transformed Honored Ones used to cultivate. Now it naturally belongs to Zhou Sui, who has renamed it Xuanhuang Peak. Palaces were built atop the mountain peak. After Zhou Sui''s years of renovation, these originally damaged palaces had been restored to their original state. They regained their former glory. "Is this the Ruins of Ku Rong Sect?" "The spiritual energy of heaven and earth here in the Fifth Stage Island is really rich." "If we form the Nascent Soul here, the success rate might further increase." "So this will be our territory in the future?" "The palaces here are nice, but the style is too ugly. We need to change it." Shen Biqian and the other Taoist companions were excited and enthusiastically began exploring the surroundings of Xuanhuang Island. It was their first time on a Fifth Stage Island. No matter what they saw, everything was a novelty. It was like Aunt Liu entering the Grand View Garden. After all, this used to be a Nascent Soul Sect from the Ancient Era, which was a historic and scenic site. ...¡­ At this moment, Zhou Sui took Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan to another part of the mountain. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You can refine the Evergreen vine to make it your life plant." "It is an extremely high-ranking Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, capable of infinite growth." "If you refine the Evergreen vine as your life plant, you might easily cultivate to the Divinity Transformation Realm." "You could even possess the Taoist Body of Longevity." "If you cultivate to the Divinity Transformation Realm, then you can temporarily fuse your life plant into your body and transplant it to another place, no longer needing to be bound to a specific location." Zhou Sui spoke solemnly. In fact, this is the impressive part of the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill. If your life plant continues to elevate, reaching Great Achievement, it can transform the cultivator''s body to possess a Taoist Body of Longevity. This is almost one of the top aptitudes for practicing cultivation in the world. It wouldn''t necessarily guarantee you to become an immortal, but promoting to a God Transformed Honored One would be no problem at all. And if you cultivate to the Divinity Transformation Realm, you can then transplant your life plant to another place and not worry about losing all your previous progress. "How could it be that simple." "Wasn''t it said that the lifespan of the Evergreen vine is extremely long? If it wants to advance to the Fourth Stage, it needs to survive for at least ten thousand years. We don''t have such a long lifespan." "Even if the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill can extend our lifespan to a certain degree, we can''t survive for ten thousand years." Ji Bingyu hesitated. To be honest, there was a reason why not many cultivators practiced this technique in the Ku Rong Sect. Aside from the inability to move, the biggest reason was that the growth rate of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root is extremely slow. Often, the cultivators would deplete their lifespan and die before the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root could advance to the Third Stage or Fourth Stage. Chapter 568 - 317: Immortal Taoist Body, The Formation of the Boundary Gate_3 The problem is, the growth rate of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root is extremely slow. Ordinary cultivators can hardly hasten the growth of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root. That''s why this cultivation technique is practically worthless; it has a slim chance of success. "Rest assured, this is not a problem at all, I possess a special treasure." "It can accelerate the growth speed of the Evergreen Vine." "One year of growth can give the Evergreen Vine the medicinal power of one hundred years." "Which means, just one hundred years, and the Evergreen Vine will be equivalent to ten thousand years'' growth naturally advancing to the fourth stage." "Even if it ascends to the fifth stage, it will only require several hundred years, which would be completely sufficient." "So, for you, practicing the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill is as easy as turning your hand over." Zhou Sui gave a slight smile. After all, the power of the fourth stage Medicine Gu on his body was very strong, especially after advancing to the middle grade of the fourth stage, more mysterious medicinal fluid was developed, fully satisfying the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root''s demand. What?! Hearing this, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan were overjoyed. They didn''t expect that their husband master actually possessed such a mysterious and unpredictable treasure that could accelerate the growth rate of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root. If it only requires a hundred years'' time to ascend to the Nascent Soul Realm, any cultivator would become utterly crazed. This Green Emperor''s Longevity skill is practically a superior Immortal Scripture. After all, judging from their aptitudes, it''s incredibly hard to ascend to the Nascent Soul Realm. But after cultivating this technique, they can not only ascend to Nascent Soul but also obtain a Taoist Body of Longevity. Such benefits are enough to drive countless cultivators mad. Thinking about this, they immediately began operating the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill without any hesitation, refining the Evergreen Vine seeds and making them their Life Plants. Boom~~ Instantly, the seeds of the Evergreen Vine became one with their breath and souls, leaving their spiritual marks on them. They were inseparable. It didn''t take much time before they planted their Evergreen Vine seeds. A massive green vine burrowed deeply into the ground, stretching who knows how many meters. Almost instantly, three Evergreen Vines easily covered an area of one mile. Their roots were interweaving deep in the ground. If it continues to grow this way, the Evergreen Vine may cover the entire Xuanhuang Island. Meanwhile, the Evergreen Vine was infusing a stream of mysterious breath into Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan, leading to remarkable transformations in their bodies. "Not bad." Seeing this scene, Zhou Sui was very satisfied; they have already achieved the initial development of the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All it takes now is cultivated as per the order, which will be more than enough. Several days passed. Leng Yuexi and others had already explored Xuanhuang Island thoroughly. They were very satisfied with this fifth stage island and had completely claimed it as their territory. After all, the entire Canglan Sea has only one fifth stage island. You can say it is unique and unparalleled. They each chose a mountain peak as their cultivation abode. "Husband." At this time, Master Peach Blossom seemed to have received a message from the Wuji Alliance and appeared grave: "According to the Wuji Alliance, there are portals that are fully formed now." She perceived her Wuji Alliance Token. What?! As soon as she said this, Leng Yuexi and others were startled; they hadn''t expected such terrible news. Once the portal is formed, a war between the human clan and the demon clan would likely erupt immediately. This situation is almost unavoidable. "But it''s quite strange that although the portal is formed, no monsters have emerged yet; for now, it is still peaceful." Master Peach Blossom was very confused. She initially thought that a war with the monsters would immediately erupt after the portal was formed. However, the situation is peaceful now, as if nothing has happened. "To be honest, this is even more troubling." "This indicates that the demons from the ancient demon world are being cautious." "They don''t want to invade the Cultivation World immediately, probably because they want to explore the situation of the Cultivation World before making a move." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes, he instantly understood what the demons from the ancient demon world were thinking. Obviously, rashly entering a strange world is incredibly dangerous. Even though there was a brief fusion between the Cultivation World and the ancient demon world in the Ancient Era, this caused both sides to have a certain understanding of each other. But that happened tens of thousands of years ago, who knows what could happen between the two great worlds. Therefore, the demons will not act recklessly, but rather, they would want to investigate the current situation of the Cultivation World before making a move. This also suggests that they are not reckless, but rather are thoughtful. "You mean, the demons wouldn''t attack us in the Canglan Sea area in the short term?" Master Peach Blossom and others frowned. "Yes, even if the portal is formed, they may not act immediately." "The coming time is crucial." "If they manage to find out about our situation in the Cultivation World, they might act at once." "And then, we would be facing a war with multiple clans from two worlds." Chapter 569 - 317: Immortal Taoist Body, The Formation of the Boundary Gate_4 "However, it''s a blessing, as you can take this peaceful time to enhance your cultivation and advance to the Nascent Soul Realm," said Zhou Sui to Leng Yuexi and the others. He knew that his fellow Daoist companions were all at the Golden Core Completion stage. Advancing into the Nascent Soul Realm would only be a matter of a few years. Once they successfully advance, Xuanhuang Sect will have several more Nascent Soul cultivators in no time. This will result in a dramatic increase in their strength. "Agreed." Leng Yuexi and the others nodded, a sense of urgency welling up within them. ...¡­ At the same time, in the Ancient Demon Realm. Many fourth-stage Transformation Demons had gathered, their bodies filled with strong demonic Qi, spreading over tens of thousands of miles in radius. They were also discussing invading the Cultivation World. "Ladies and gentlemen, the Realm Gate has been formed, what are your plans?" asked a Transformation Demon. "Let''s not act hastily," "Our understanding of the Cultivation World is limited to what we know from tens of thousands of years ago," "Who knows what''s happened in the Cultivation World during this long time." "Let''s send some transformation demons to explore first." "We can take action once we have a clear understanding." A fourth-stage Transformation Demon spoke out in a deep voice. The Transformation Demons of the Ancient Demon Realm have the ability to transform into any creature, making them the best spies in the Demon Realm. They can change into humans and infiltrate the human world to gather information. In the Ancient Era, transformation demons made significant contributions by stealing a lot of important information for the Demon Clan. "You''re right, we don''t need to rush," "The merging of realms is a phenomenon that will last for a few thousand years, we''re only at the beginning." "If it wasn''t for the Ancient Demon Realm''s invasion in the Ancient Era, the Cultivation world would have long been under our control, instead of the weak Human Cultivators." Another Transformation Demon scoffed. They felt regretful that in the Ancient Era, sudden appearance of numerous demonic creatures from the Ancient Demon Realm meant they had to give up the Cultivation World. But now, with no interference from the Ancient Demon Realm, they can destroy the human controlled Cultivation World in just a moment. "We mustn''t underestimate humans." "Even though humans have a short lifespan, they are incredibly intelligent, and adept at using magical treasures." "We might even encounter a fifth-stage Human Cultivator." "If we lower our guard, we might be slaughtered by a God Transformation human cultivator." "Confidence is good, but overconfidence can lead to a premature death." Another Transformation Demon spoke softly. "Didn''t we receive information stating that the Cultivation World has been invaded and weakened by the demonic energies, making it very hard for God Transformed Honored Ones to be born there, is this information false?" asked a curious demon. "The information is definitely true." "But it''s also true that ''Even a rotten ship can have three copper coins''. These Human Cultivators are cunning and intelligent." "The human race has never lacked prodigies. It would not be strange for a few God Transformed Honored Ones to be born among them." "Plus our God Transformed Honored Ones can''t travel to the Cultivation World immediately either." "We must wait a minimum of several hundred years for the Realm Gate to expand before they can enter." "During this time we can only depend on ourselves, and can''t rely on the God Transformed Honored Ones." The Transformation Demons were abuzz with their discussions. They intend to invade the Cultivation World for its resources and for conquest, not to meet their deaths. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Naturally, various factors need to be taken into consideration to avoid significant failures. "You''re all thinking too far ahead." "Occupying the entire world isn''t as simple as it seems." "My aim is rather straightforward, that is to feed on the flesh and blood of Human Cultivators." "Their Golden Cores and Nascent Souls are great supplements for us demons." "If I can devour a Human Cultivator of the same stage, I can break through to the high-level fourth stage." "I don''t care about whether we can conquer the Cultivation World or not. As long as I can enhance my cultivation to the fifth stage, everything else is negotiable." A Transformation Demon laughed coldly. Truthfully, that was what most of the powerful demons were thinking. Occupying the entire world is just a plan of the God Transformed Honored Ones. For them, the most realistic goal is increasing their own cultivation level. And humans are the best supplement, much like a Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine. In their journey of cultivation, they consume Human Cultivators, just as the Human Cultivators consume them. This is nothing more than the law of nature, survival of the fittest. ...¡­ Twenty years later, at the Tri-Star Island Group. After 20 years of development, this ocean region had become increasingly prosperous. Not only did Water Star Island construct Immortal Mist City, but Wood Star Island and Fire Star Island also constructed cities for cultivators with a population exceeding millions. Many mortals migrated there, turning it into an extremely bustling marine district. Occasionally, cultivators from other ocean regions would also teleport here. This region''s prosperity was second only to Wuji Island. At this moment, an old and a young appeared in Immortal Mist City. They were Daoist Wuwei and his disciple Zhao Huanzhen¡ªthe last lineage of Ku Rong Sect. After a few decades, Zhao Huanzhen had already advanced from being a Qi cultivation novice to an advanced Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, greatly enhancing his strength compared to before. Chapter 570 - 317: Immortal Taoist Body, The Formation of the Boundary Gate_5 "I can''t believe that in just a few decades, the Tri-Star Island Group has become so prosperous." Zhao Huanzhen remarked with deep emotion. When he was in the Qi Cultivation Stage, he had once visited Immortal Mist City which was quite pleasant then. But it''s nothing compared to what it is now. Among the cultivators entering Immortal Mist City, those at Foundation Establishment stage are the most common, and Golden Core cultivators are also plentiful. Occasionally, you can even see Nascent Soul Ancestors. It''s clear now that Immortal Mist City has turned into a super city known far and wide to cultivators. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Stretching over thousands of miles, it''s large enough to accommodate hundreds of millions of population. From a distance, it''s a towering city, surrounded by dense Prohibition Arrays. "There''s no choice, the one controlling the Tri-Star Island Group is Sect Master Zhou Sui of Xuan Huang Sect." "It''s said that he''s a prodigy, who achieved Nascent Soul status at just a hundred years old, truly embodying the figure of Divinity Transformation." "Moreover, he married Master Peach Blossom, the daughter of the Wuji Alliance Hierarch, reaping all good fortune." "It''s safe to say that he''s bound to control the entire Wuji Alliance in the future." "Of course, the prosperity of the Tri-Star Island Group isn''t solely attribute to that." Daoist Wuwei seemed a bit envious and resentful. It''s truly frustrating to compare oneself to others. As the last heir of the Ku Rong Sect, he had to hide and take his disciple on various adventures to secure some scant cultivation resources. But the Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect, reportedly a Loose Cultivator, was favored by a beautiful Sect Master. He continuously made breakthroughs and led a smooth sailing life. Now, not only does he have multiple wives and concubines, he''s also advanced to the Nascent Soul stage. Compared to him, his own life seems too miserable. "Oh? Are there other hidden factors determining this?" Zhao Huanzhen looked at his master curiously. After all, he''s just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Even though he''s been adventuring with his master, he''s far from matchinh his master''s expertise in gathering information. "Certainly. The prosperity of the Tri-Star islands can''t possibly be solely attributed to Master Peach Blossom." "Ordinary Golden Core Cultivators that frequent this city are one thing, but to attract Nascent Soul Cultivators is another." "The reason why Nascent Soul Cultivators are flocking to Immortal Mist City is because of the occasional auctions of Fourth stage Treasure Pills." "Even Fourth stage Spiritual Wine is available." "You know, cultivation for a Nascent Soul Cultivator is extremely difficult, progressing at a snail''s pace." "But now, there''s a place that periodically auctions Fourth stage Treasure Pills and sells Fourth stage Spiritual Wine, naturally attracting numerous Nascent Soul Cultivators. This also contributes to the increasing prosperity of the Tri-Star Island Group." Daoist Wuwei explained. In reality, the reason why there are so many Fourth stage Treasure Pills and Fourth stage Spiritual Wine at the auctions in Immortal Mist City is due to Zhou Sui. He has a Fourth Order Wine Bug, which can brew Fourth stage Spiritual Wine. On ordinary days, he can''t finish drinking it all by himself, so he sells it and trades it with other Nascent Soul Cultivators. As for the Fourth stage Treasure Pills. They''re just Zhou Sui''s practice work on a usual day. Unable to consume all the Fourth stage Treasure Pills, he also auctions them off. Over time, Immortal Mist City has become famous in the entire Canglan sea area, attracting a large number of Nascent Soul Cultivators. "Really? Master, didn''t you say that Fourth stage Treasure Pills are rare and only appear once every several decades?" "Why do they regularly appear in Immortal Mist City?" Zhao Huanzhen asked with extreme curiosity. "Well, that''s naturally very closely related to the Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect." "To my knowledge, not only is this person extremely talented in cultivation, he is also a Fourth Order Alchemist." "He might have even reached the upper levels of Fourth Order." "This guy is indeed a monster, not only achieving Nascent Soul status at one hundred, but his Alchemy talent is also astounding." "Even in the Ancient Era, he would have certainly been a True Disciple of the Nascent Soul Sect, likely even the next Sect Master, worthy of making historical records." Daoist Wuwei lamented. At this point, he completely conceded. When the gap between two individuals is too large, even jealousy can''t take place. Because the other party isn''t even someone you can compare yourself to. If one''s cultivation can be rapidly increased with various Pills and Spiritual Medicine, the techniques and experience in Alchemy cannot be helped by external factors and depends solely on Alchemy talent. Without absolute talent, one cannot succeed in the Dao of Alchemy. After all, he''s also an Alchemist, a lower level Fourth Order Alchemist, he naturally understands the difficulty of the Dao of Alchemy. "I can understand the Alchemy talent, but what about the Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine." "Even a clever housewife can''t cook without rice." "Even if a Fourth Order Alchemist is powerful, to refine Fourth stage Treasure Pills, he can''t go without the Thousand Year Old Spiritual medicine, right?" Zhao Huanzhen narrowed his eyes, extremely doubtful about this point. "Exactly, that is indeed a suspicious point." "So, I suspect that this person may have a significant relationship with Master Mu who now occupies the ruins of our Ku Rong Sect." "He might even be Master Mu''s disciple." "That''s why he can obtain a large amount of Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine to refine many Fourth stage Treasure Pills." Daoist Wuwei voiced his suspicion. "So, this Zhou Sui might also be a descendant of our Ku Rong Sect?" "If so, should we try to leverage our relationship? After all, we could be peers within the same sect." "He might be able to help us." Zhao Huanzhen said excitedly. Smack! Daoist Wuwei gave his disciple a hard knock on his head: "Stop dreaming about kinships within the same sect. So many generations have passed, who knows if he''d recognize us. Even if we have received the Ku Rong Sect''s inheritance, if he doesn''t recognize it, there''s nothing we can do. Maybe he''d even covet the Ku Rong Sect''s heritage that we carry, which could bring us a major disaster. Let me tell you, the most important thing for us cultivators is to be cautious. Even if it means giving up significant opportunities, we need to ensure our survival first. The one who lives till the end is the real winner." He looked at his disciple with reproach, feeling somewhat heartbroken. He hasn''t managed to pass on his many years of cultivation experience to his naive disciple. Under his protection, this kid has not faced much danger and still has a simple mind. Chapter 571 - 318: Son of Fortune, The Great Catastrophe in the Cultivation World_1 "I understand, Master." Zhao Huanzhen felt somewhat aggrieved, but he quickly remembered something and immediately asked, "Master, since you can think of it, isn''t it impossible for other Nascent Soul cultivators not to think of it? Why has no one troubled Zhou Sui?" He looked curiously at his master. "What do you mean, ''If I can think of it, other cultivators can''t possibly not think of it?''" "Do you think I''m that stupid in your mind?" Daoist Wuwei looked at his disciple with a displeased expression, considering whether to expel this defiant disciple from his sect. Staying with this foolish disciple was too taxing on his heart. "No no no, Master." "In my mind, Master is certainly the most wise and heroic, how could you possibly be stupid?" "Without Master, I would have died many times over." "I am just curious why nobody dares to mess with the Xuanhuang Sect." Knowing he was out of line, Zhao Huanzhen immediately started to try and flatter his master. "There''s nothing strange about it." "That Zhou Sui isn''t someone to be trifled with either." "Let''s not even talk about the two Nascent Soul Dao companions he has, but he also has his father-in-law, the Wuji Alliance Hierarch protecting him." "It''s purely his cultivation level, it''s at the Nascent Soul Early Stage." "Rumor has it that he is also a fourth-order Array Master." "The fourth-order large arrays covering the entire Tri-Star Island Group were all arranged by him." "This means that even cultivators at the Nascent Soul Late Stage who break into the Tri-Star Island Group would have a hard time." "It would not necessarily be easy for them to escape unscathed." "Given this, who dares to harm the Xuanhuang Sect?" Daoist Wuwei explained. "No way, this Master Zhou is not only a fourth-order Pill Master, he''s also a fourth-order Array Master." "And he entered the Core Formation at just a hundred years old, is he even human?" Zhao Huanzhen was dumbfounded. Originally, he thought himself extremely talented since he possessed a Heavenly Spirit Root and also the Qingmu Longevity Body. His cultivation was progressing by leaps and bounds and he was growing rapidly, seeming to take on the form of Divinity Transformation. But compared to Zhou Sui, he didn''t know how far he fell short. "There''s nothing to be done. There''s always someone better, and there''s always someone above." "Although your talent is indeed astonishing, it''s not unique in the Cultivation World." "Although the number of people who can match you are few, they aren''t nonexistent." "Indeed, this Zhou Sui is frighteningly talented, even throughout the history of the Cultivation World, someone like him can be counted on one hand. He is definitely a distinguished figure among the great figures." "However, this might not necessarily be a good thing." Daoist Wuwei spoke in low tones, a worried look on his face. "Why would Master say that?" Zhao Huanzhen looked at his master with a puzzled expression. "Normally, in the same era, there wouldn''t be too many stunning talents." "Initially, I thought you were the savior of this world, the chosen one, and possessed the form of a Divinity Transformation." "But then I slowly realized, that does not seem to be the case." "This era is giving birth to too many impressive talents." "This situation only occurred in the Ancient Era." "Due to the fusion of the two realms, the Cultivation World was under continuous attacks from the Ancient Demon Realm and the Demon Realm. The Human clan was on the verge of extinction, almost in a state of complete annihilation." "But at this time, our Human clan successively birthed one exceptional talent after another." "With the power of these exceptional talents, the Human clan was able to turn the tide, rescue the Cultivation World and expel the demons and the Demon Clan from this world, ensuring the survival of our Human clan for tens of thousands of years." "Although the current era is in decline compared to the Ancient Era, at least we survived." "But now, the state of the Ancient Era is reappearing." "Numerous unprecedented talents are emerging one after another, children chosen by destiny are appearing one after the other. This situation is very unusual." Daoist Wuwei spoke solemnly. He was proficient in divination, capable of calculating the future, predicting good and ill fortune. Zhao Huanzhen, his disciple, was found through his divination. Therefore, he was very proficient in the way of destiny and the path of divination. Because of this, even though he often encountered difficulties, he was always able to change ill fortune into good. One should know that his master did not only take him as a disciple. In order to ensure the lineage of the Ku Rong Sect, he had taken in many disciples. But only he, Daoist Wuwei, survived to this day, becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator, ensuring the uninterrupted lineage of the Ku Rong Sect. This was all thanks to his art of divination. "Master, so you mean that the emergence of a large number of children guided by destiny, exceptional talents, represents an unprecedented crisis approaching this era of the Cultivation World." "Is it even possible to experience the same situation as the Ancient Era?" Zhao Huanzhen was no fool, he immediately realized this point. "After being with me for so long, you have indeed made some progress." "But my guess is not without reason." "First of all, the fusion of the Ancient Demon Realm and the Cultivation World has triggered a massive disaster." "The Human clan may not necessarily survive the war against the Demon Clan." "If at this time, the demons invade again, the Cultivation World might not withstand it." "By then, it will surely be a disaster, countless lives will be lost." Daoist Wuwei nodded, looking at his disciple appreciatively. He also bluntly voiced his concerns. "No way, Master, don''t scare me." "I''ve hardly cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Realm, I initially thought I could enjoy some benefits from it." "Now you''re telling me that our Human clan is on the verge of extinction? Isn''t that a bit too much?" Zhao Huanzhen was stunned. He unconsciously gulped, his mind still reeling. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Silence, I am only speculating, it is not necessarily going to result in the worst possible outcome." "Moreover, the Human clan is not as weak as you imagine." "Who knows whether the Human clan will produce heroes capable of turning this disastrous tide." "But regardless of whether such figures appear or not, if your cultivation remains as weak as it is now, you''ll definitely die in the upcoming calamity, your existence will be exterminated." Daoist Wuwei threatened. "Master, I was wrong, from now on I will work harder in my cultivation and never be lazy again." "If I am lazy again, let me be struck by lightning." Zhao Huanzhen vowed to the heavens. "Good, it''s good that you know to strive for improvement." "This time we''re in Immortal Mist City to auction a Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill." "You''re almost ready for advancement to Golden Core." "Although you are a cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root, Core Formation is not guaranteed." "You''ll need a supportive Core Formation pill in order to successfully form a core." "As long as you can become a Core Formation cultivator, you will have a certain level of ability to protect your life." Daoist Wuwei was satisfied. His disciple had good potential, he but was lazy, always not taking cultivation seriously. A scare like this had quite an effect. "Yes, Master." Upon hearing this, Zhao Huanzhen immediately nodded, feeling a sense of urgency. He felt as if a great calamity was imminent and he could no longer continue to be lazy. After a short while, the two entered Immortal Mist City. Chapter 1027 - 401: Fengxi Island a Hundred Years Later, Misty Sea Area, Forbidden Zone of Life_6 It was like catching a soft-shelled turtle in a jar, the beasts could only let humans slaughter them at will. It was as if they had entered a trap set by humans, surrounded and killed by numerous human cultivators. That''s why Fengxi City had so many families forming patrol teams to patrol the sea; it was because there were profits to be made. As long as they could hunt some Desert Beasts, they would make a huge profit. The benefits that could be obtained were imaginable. More importantly, this method of hunting Desert Beasts was basically without any danger. "Patriarch, it''s a Void Refinement Realm Desert Beast." "And there are five Void Refinement Desert Beasts, we''ve really struck it rich this time." The numerous crew members laughed heartily, utterly overjoyed. You have to know that the number of Desert Beasts breaking in every day is countless, and not every one of them is from the Void Refinement Realm. There are many Golden Core Desert Beasts, Nascent Soul Desert Beasts, and Void Refinement Desert Beasts. So, capturing five Void Refinement Desert Beasts was already incredibly lucky. Once successful, each person could make a substantial amount of money. "Five Void Refinement Desert Beasts? It''s indeed a nice haul." "Summon the guardian Spirit Beasts of the island." Luo Jinbao smiled slightly, quite pleased. If it were just him alone, facing five Void Refinement Desert Beasts, he would definitely run as far away as possible. Unfortunately, it wasn''t just him who was defending the Misty Sea Area. Within this area, there were at least a thousand Void Refinement Spirit Beasts. All tamed by Zhou Sui. They were dispersed everywhere, guarding this sea area to prevent enemy invasions. If any patrol ships encountered danger, they could summon the guardian Spirit Beasts of the island immediately. Wuu wuu wuu~~~ At that moment, he immediately took out a golden horn from his body and began to blow it. The next second, numerous guardian Spirit Beasts flew over from afar, with dozens of them appearing at once. Clearly, they intended to bully the few with their numbers. Boom boom boom~~~ In an instant, dozens of Void Refinement Realm Spirit Beasts rushed over, the sea churned, and the void trembled, generating terrifying destructive power. But it only lasted a few breaths, the five incoming Void Refinement Desert Beasts were slaughtered, floating on the surface of the sea with their eyes wide open, dying with grievances. After doing these things, the guardian Spirit Beasts lazily retreated, heading to other areas. "They have all been killed; it seems there are no Desert Beasts suitable to become guardian Spirit Beasts of the island." The numerous crew members said regretfully. Once they discovered foreign Void Refinement Desert Beasts, their first thought was whether there was a chance to tame them. After all, if they managed to tame them successfully, they would add strength to Fengxi Island and the human clan. Unfortunately, not every Desert Beast was worth taming. So, those Desert Beasts with no taming value were slaughtered, reduced to corpses. Of course, whether they could be tamed or not, they didn''t know. The only ones who could confirm this were the group of guardian Spirit Beasts. If they showed mercy, then the beasts could be tamed. If they struck with deadly force, then there was no taming value. Clearly, given the current situation, none of the Void Refinement Desert Beasts that appeared had any taming value. "Quick, quick, quick, gather all this blood immediately; it''s a terrible waste to let it scatter into the sea." S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luo Jinbao, seeing this scene, was heartbroken. However, he did not bother with that much and immediately signaled the crew to collect the corpses of the five Void Refinement Desert Beasts. After all, the corpses of these Desert Beasts were treasures all over. Even every drop of blood was valuable. Truth be told, as someone born into a poor family, he was used to economizing. He couldn''t bear to see so much blood from Void Refinement Desert Beasts being wasted. Swish swish swish!!! Hearing these words, the numerous crew members swiftly acted, awkwardly pulling the corpses of the five Desert Beasts onto the ship. At the same time, many human cultivators took action, beginning to dissect the Desert Beasts'' corpses and extracting the precious materials from them. Then they stored all the materials properly. After all the activity, several hours had passed, and it was already dark. At last, the matter was finally resolved. "Patriarch, the Shattered Star Sea is indeed a treasure land," "The resources here far exceed those of the former Thunderclap Mountain Range." "Just the number of Desert Beasts alone cannot be matched by the Thunderclap Mountain Range." "With so many resources, becoming God Transformation cultivators in the future will not be difficult." The many crew members laughed heartily, feeling an immense joy. Although they could only claim thirty percent of the harvest this time, it was more than enough. After all, this was a gain without any risk, akin to a pie falling from the sky. "Hehe, don''t be foolish, thinking that the Shattered Star Sea is just a treasure land." "If it weren''t for Zhou Daoyou''s extensive abilities, being a Seventh-Order Array Master and proficient in taming Desert Beasts," "We humans would have suffered heavy casualties long ago, instead of being as carefree as we are now, peacefully gathering resources." "This place is a paradise for the strong and a hell for the weak." "If one has sufficient strength, they can naturally obtain a great amount of resources." "Otherwise, we would become the resources for other clans." Luo Jinbao said irritably. He never forgot the cruelty of the Shattered Star Sea. If Zhou Sui hadn''t emerged unexpectedly, the days of the human clan in the Shattered Star Sea would not have been so good. Who knows how many would have died or been injured. They would all have to tighten their belts. "That''s indeed true." "Fortunately, Patriarch Zhou appeared unexpectedly and constructed this Seventh-Order grand formation." "Otherwise, how could we live with peace of mind on Fengxi Island?" "Perhaps just the Desert Beasts on the island alone would be enough to cause us endless trouble." The many crew members exclaimed with emotion. They increasingly realized the formidable nature of the high-grade Seventh-Order Five Elements Sumeru Mist Array. Although constructing the array was indeed a huge expense, once successful, the benefits were boundless. It was enough to provide countless human beings a refuge, a place where people could feel at ease. Without the protection of the Seventh-Order formation, how could they expand so recklessly on Fengxi Island? "Though that''s said, Patriarch Zhou has probably grown tired of hearing such flattery," "Continuing to brownnose is useless; we should focus on gathering resources and advancing our cultivation." "As long as our strength increases, it will greatly promote the power of the human clan." "Exactly, why not we create some baits to attract the Desert Beasts?" "If we could attract a large number of Desert Beasts, perhaps we could hunt more than just five Void Refinement Desert Beasts this time, maybe even dozens, and we would make a complete fortune." Several crew members came up with the sudden idea. They thought that perhaps they could create some baits to attract the Desert Beasts. In doing so, the beasts would swarm towards the scent of these baits, coming into the Misty Sea Area and stepping into human traps. They could also take the opportunity to hunt and obtain the carcasses of these beasts. If successful, the benefits gained each day would surely increase by more than tenfold. "Don''t be stupid, do you think no one has thought of this before?" "Some people have tried this in the past." "Instead of attracting dozens of Void Refinement Desert Beasts, they brought in hundreds, even thousands." "There was even a Unity Desert Beast brought in." "Suddenly, it was like poking a hornet''s nest." "Thankfully, Zhou Daoyou acted in time, relying on the power of the array to hunt these beasts and slay the Unity Desert Beast." "Otherwise, it would have really caused a huge disaster." "You must know, this is the Shattered Star Sea, a paradise for Desert Beasts." "The number of Desert Beasts here is more than ten thousand times greater than that of the Thunderclap Mountain Range." "Don''t casually make baits, or you won''t know the terror of the beings you attract." Luo Jinbao said in a low voice. "This!" Hearing this, the many crew members were left speechless; they immediately extinguished the idea of using baits. It could only be said that the Shattered Star Sea was too terrifying, with waters too deep for just anyone to handle. Chapter 1040 - 404: Dao Companion Advance to Unity, Vitality Tribulation, True Dragon Calamity Clearly, this was the great calamity of the True Spirit World that only occurred once every ten million years. It was just that I happened to get inadvertently involved. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Since I couldn''t change such a trend, I could only go with the flow. Moreover, this calamity would lead to the reshuffling of countless clans and forces. If there were clans with potential, they might also rise with the momentum. "Right, they even mentioned the Cross-world Teleportation Array." "Based on what these Tianpeng Clan cultivators said, it''s clear that the Tianpeng Clan doesn''t have a Cross-world Teleportation Array." "But if the Tianpeng Clan doesn''t have such an array, who does?" "Could it be that one must return to the mainland to find the Cross-world Teleportation Array?" Zhou Sui didn''t expect to hear about the Cross-world Teleportation Array here, which was a pleasant surprise. However, he did feel a bit regretful that the Tianpeng Clan didn''t possess a Cross-world Teleportation Array. This meant that finding a Cross-world Teleportation Array was likely to be more difficult than he had imagined. Of course, he wasn''t too worried. Even without any clues, with the power of the Object-searching Gu, he could still find the Cross-world Teleportation Array. It''s just that the level of the Cross-world Teleportation Array was too high, even a Sixth stage Object-searching Gu couldn''t locate it. Probably only by reaching the Seventh stage, it might be possible to find it. So he wasn''t in too much of a hurry. As long as he could improve his cultivation, he would naturally find what he needed, it was just a matter of time. "Forget it, there''s no need to rush over such matters." "It''s time to go back now." Zhou Sui already thought of returning to Fengxi Island. In fact, his trips to and from Crane Peak Island were to purchase a significant amount of cultivation resources from this commercial island to satisfy the cultivation needs of the many Human Cultivators in Fengxi City. In some ways, he was like a commerce caravan of the Human clan. His business here was essentially finished, and he naturally planned to return. "Hmm?!" "Being watched?" When Zhou Sui left the teahouse, he immediately sensed a series of malicious gazes coming from the streets, clearly targeting the wealth on his person. To be honest, although the island was very safe and incidents of murder for treasure were non-existent, once one left Crane Peak Island, it would be an entirely different story. Acts of ambush and murder were not uncommon and occurred frequently. There are no rules on the sea, and the Tianpeng Clan wouldn''t bother with these matters. Clearly, in this past century, because he kept purchasing treasures from Crane Peak Island and trading in large quantities, he had attracted the attention of some Alien cultivators and became marked as a fat sheep. Truth be told, over these years, he had been cautious, frequently changing his identity, and even using several Clones to sell treasures and buy materials, spreading the risk. Despite these precautions, he still caught someone''s attention. It only meant that the Shattered Star Sea was still quite dangerous. Anyone slightly weaker would be seen as an easy target. "So be it." "As long as it''s not a Union Cultivator, anyone who dares to come, I''ll slaughter them all." "It will also be a good opportunity to ''kill the chicken to warn the monkey''." Zhou Sui was calm and composed, acting as if nothing had happened, and walked towards the outskirts of Crane Peak Island. It wasn''t long before he left Crane Peak Island, finding a random direction to fly off. He had barely flown a few hundred miles when he was immediately intercepted by a group of Alien cultivators. "Fellow Daoist, please hold." The speaker was a cultivator in the later stage of Refining Void, who had a pair of black wings, a bird''s beak on a human body, pitch-black pupils, and an ominous aura lingering around him. Zhou Sui immediately recognized that the other party was a cultivator of the Poison Crow Clan. Obviously, the Poison Crow Clan was quite famous in this sea area, almost on par with the Black Mosquito Clan. They were extremely fast and their bodies contained deadly poisons, adept at using various toxins. Often, the enemy would be poisoned unwittingly and die an unnatural death. Those who stopped Zhou Sui were mostly cultivators from the Poison Crow Clan, thirteen in total, with one in the later stage of Refining Void, five in the middle stage, and the rest in the initial stage. "Cultivators of the Poison Crow Clan, what do you want?" Zhou Sui looked indifferently at the group of Poison Crow Clan cultivators. "Nothing much." "I am Crow Cloud Sail of the Poison Crow Clan, just wanting to ask our friend here to lend us some Immortal Crystals to spend." "Hearing about our friend''s wealth, you surely won''t refuse us, right?" The Poison Crow Clan cultivator in the later stage of Refining Void said with a smile, eyeing Zhou Sui. In fact, their interest in Zhou Sui was also accidental. They just happened to see this person spend a fortune at the Tianpeng Treasure Pavilion, buying many treasures, prompting the birth of wicked thoughts. After tracking him several times, they found that he was alone, seemingly without friends or relatives there. So they were overjoyed, immediately gathering many fellow clan cultivators, hoping to make a windfall. Although he was born in a major clan, not all members of such clans were wealthy¡ªmany lacked funds. Especially the high-level cultivators; every step forward costs a staggering amount of money. That''s why he became enamored with the ancient trade of robbery and murder. One successful attempt could lead to a massive windfall. Much better than earning money through hard work, by innumerable times. Of course, the reason he didn''t outright kill Zhou Sui was that he wanted to capture him alive. He believed that Zhou Sui must be a spokesperson for a clan, with the interests of a clan behind him. If they could trace the source to find the clan behind this person, then the amount of money they could earn would naturally be enormous. Chapter 574 - 320: Pure Jade Woman, Reinvigorating the Husbands Role_1 "My lord, should I go back to the Hehuan Sect?" "You know, there are still many lovely women in my sect." "Their cultivation levels are not bad; at least all of them are at the Golden Core stage, and there are also some women with Nascent Souls." "If they were to join us, not only would it strengthen the Xuanhuang Sect¡­" "But it could also enhance your cultivation level." At this moment, Xia Shuiyang approached Zhou Sui, her eyes seductive, her breath sweet, and she looked at Zhou Sui with a charming smile. After many years together, she had grown from a young girl to a captivating woman. Moreover, she had developed the water spirit body. Now every single gesture she makes teems with endless enchantment, which is absolutely mesmerizing. Apparently, her cultivation of The Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden had further improved. She appeared to be an innocent girl at first glance, but underneath, she was incredibly seductive. If not for Zhou Sui possessing vigorous vitality comparable to that of the Dragon Elephant... He probably wouldn''t be able to cope with her endless demands. "No need, absolutely no need." "Having you alone is more than enough." Zhou Sui was immediately taken aback; if he really brought back those enchanting women from the Hehuan Sect, his home would never know peace. Ever since Xia Shuiyang arrived at Xuanhuang Island, her presence had a negative influence on his wives and concubines. They had started practicing various secret techniques under the influence of this enchantress from the Hehuan Sect. Originally, he was quite virile himself; however, he never thought his partners would outstrip him. If not for the enhancement of the Dragon Elephant Gu power, through the bathing of the mysterious blood energy every month that augmented his physical strength continuously¡­ He wouldn''t be able to hold on. One can say that the female cultivators from the Hehuan Sect are disturbingly powerful. They are undoubtedly from the God Transformed Sect in the East Wastelands, which isn''t easy to contend with, even though it has grown into one of the four great powers in the continent. The inheritance they possess is certainly among the top of the Cultivation World. Thus, if he were to bring more women from the Hehuan Sect, he fears he wouldn''t have time to do anything else. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hehe, it seems my lord does indeed have good taste." "You don''t fancy my sisters who are no longer in their prime." "But it''s alright. There are many women in the Hehuan Sect who have reached the stage of ''Venus''." "They can bear children for you." Xia Shuiyang giggled as she teased Zhou Sui. "You dare to tease your husband?" "Have you not been adequately loved these few days?" "It''s time for you to understand what a Nascent Soul Body Cultivator is capable of." Zhou Sui gritted his teeth. He needed to restore his dominance, or else these women would become completely unruly. Upon hearing this, the women''s cheeks turned red, each eager to try. ...¡­. Several days later. At various portals in the Canglan Sea Area¡­ In the Ancient Demon Realm, many fourth-stage demons gathered, creating a terrifying and hostile atmosphere. From afar, countless demon armies came together, numbering in the hundreds of millions. "Haha, who could have imagined that the Cultivation World would decline to this state in just tens of thousands of years, with barely any God Transformed Honored Ones left? It''s a good thing for our clan." A transformed demon laughed heartily, clearly delighted. After twenty years of gathering information, they obtained a lot of news about the Cultivation World, including how many powerful beings still exist in this era''s Cultivation World. This brought them great joy. Compared to the Ancient Era, the current Cultivation World is incredibly weak. Not only are there fewer Nascent Soul Cultivators, but there are also only a few God Transformed Ones. The Ancient Demon Realm currently has an absolute advantage. "Actually, this is quite the norm." "In the Ancient Era, the Cultivation World was invaded by our Ancient Demon Realm and the Devil Realm and endured many major wars." "Numerous God Transformed Honored Ones caused heaven and earth to shatter." "This led to the destruction of many fifth-stage Spirit Veins." "With fewer fifth-stage Spirit Veins, it''s no surprise that the numbers of God Transformed Honored Ones have significantly reduced." "Compared to our Ancient Demon Realm, the Cultivation World is nothing to fear now." The transformed demons were overjoyed. They had been ready to invade the Cultivation World, and now that they knew that Cultivation World was so weak, they were naturally even more delighted. This meant their plans would be much easier to achieve. They could even dominate the entire Cultivation World. After all, when comparing the number and strength of the fourth-stage demon cultivators, the Demon Clan undoubtedly held the upper hand. They have longevity. Even though they advance slowly, countless years have still allowed them to amass a large number of fourth-stage demon cultivators. The depth of the Demon Clan far surpasses that of the Human Clan. "But even though this is the case, the portals have yet to grow to a size that can accommodate God Transformed Honored Ones." "It can only accommodate us fourth-stage demons." "If we approach the territories of the Human Sects that have God Transformed Honored Ones rashly, we may be headed for disaster." "Right, those Human Cultivators are all terribly unscrupulous, liking to bully the weak." "If given the chance, they would probably not hesitate to slaughter us demons and skin us alive." "Regarding this, we have already considered it. There is a place in the Cultivation World, known as the Canglan Sea Area." "This sea area is extremely vast, and there are no Human God Transformed Honored Ones. At most, there are Nascent Soul Cultivators." "If we attack the Canglan Sea Area, the insignificant Human Clan certainly won''t be able to resist us." "There are no God Transformed Honored Ones there? If that''s the case, this place is indeed our primary target. First, we''ll occupy the Canglan Sea Area, then invade other areas in the Cultivation World." Chapter 575 - 320: The Innocent Jade Lady, Reestablishing Marital Responsibility_2 The numerous shapeshifting demons began their discussions. With only a few words exchanged, they immediately prepared to attack the Cultivation World. After all, they had been planning to invade the Cultivation World for a long time now. The situation has naturally evolved to this point now. "Since we decided to attack the Canglan Sea region, do we know which dimension door we should use to launch the attack?" "Well, naturally each clan should be in charge of one dimension door and attack simultaneously." "Whoever can capture the area first, that territory will belong to that particular clan, no one else can snatch it." "The human clans'' sects in the Canglan Sea region will want to defend the dimension doors, but we won''t give them a chance to unite." "We will attack every dimension door simultaneously, scattering across the Canglan Sea region, forcing the human clan to lose their footing." "I want to ignite the flame of war in the territories of the human clan, regardless of where they hide, it will be useless." A fourth stage shapeshifting demon spoke with murderous intent. This was the plan they had established previously. They were not fools. After years of intelligence gathering, they naturally knew that the human clan heavily guarded the other side of the dimension doors, waiting for an opportune moment, and had deployed a large amount of force. Honestly, they were not stupid enough to rush directly into the enemy''s trap. After many years of gathering intelligence, they found some dimension doors within the human clan''s territory, which were rather weak. As long as they burst through these doors, the human clan would naturally be unable to resist. Then they would build bases near these dimension doors, able to continuously dispatch troops from the Ancient Demon Realm. Several days passed. Zhou Sui had originally been cultivating peacefully on Xuanhuang Island with his wives, but soon received news from the Wuji Alliance that the demon clan had begun a major attack on the Canglan Sea region. He was startled awake, knowing that the sea area would no longer be peaceful from now on. "It''s terrible, my Lord." "Previously, our Wuji Alliance, in conjunction with the Tianjian Sect, Piaomiao Palace, Xuanbao Tower, and other Nascent Soul forces, constructed cities near the dimension doors. Almost all of them have now fallen, completely torn apart by the surging demon army." "Only a small number of human cultivators survived this sudden raid by the demon clan." "Now, the demon army has begun to attack our entire Canglan Sea region." Master Peach Blossom spoke with a serious expression. She received this news from her father, Daoist Unlimited, immediately. To be honest, she didn''t expect the defenses that the Nascent Soul forces in the Canglan Sea region had spent decades preparing to be so fragile. Just in one encounter, they were torn apart by the demon clan, resulting in many casualties. This caught all human cultivators by surprise. "You must be joking. Are all those cultivators useless? They can''t even hold off for a moment." Chu Dieyi was taken aback. In all honesty, if those cities could have held on for a while, then the Nascent Soul cultivators from all over the Canglan Sea region could use the teleportation array to go and rescue them. But now they couldn''t even hold off the initial attack, there would be no chance for any rescue to arrive. "You can''t blame these cultivators involved in the defence." "It''s simply because the timing of the demon clan''s attack was too sudden, taking all human cultivators by surprise." "Due to a momentary lapse, the demon army managed to destroy the cities and the Seventh-Order formation." "Of course, more importantly, there were too many shape-shifting demons sent out this time." "According to those who survived, the four-stage demons sent out by the demon clan was more than three thousand." Master Peach Blossom helplessly explained. What?! Three thousand four-stage demons?! Hearing this, Leng Yuexi and the others gasped in shock. This number was simply too horrifying. Considering the current number of cultivators in the entire Canglan Sea region, those who truly reached the Nascent Soul Realm were only two to three hundred. Even if there were some hiding, there couldn''t be too many more. But now, the demon clan had sent out three thousand four-stage demons. Just the number of demons alone was enough to completely overwhelm the entire Canglan Sea region. No wonder the cultivators guarding the dimension doors couldn''t resist. They simply faced too many opponents, who were just too powerful. "Is the Ancient Demon Realm really that scary? Are there so many four-stage demons?" Shen Biqian widened her beautiful eyes in surprise. "There''s no other way around, the Ancient Demon Realm is at its peak." S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s like the Cultivation World during the Ancient Era." "Unlike our Cultivation World, they haven''t been invaded by demons, so their world remains rather intact, their power hasn''t been greatly damaged." "In addition to the demons'' long lifespans, they have accumulated a large number of four-stage demons over time." "Just casually sending some of them out can easily crush our Cultivation World." Master Peach Blossom sighed. She was also helpless. Indeed, the difference between the two worlds was too vast. It wasn''t a gap that could be bridged quickly. Actually, luckily this God Transformed Honored One was not able to pass through temporarily, otherwise, the situation would be even worse. "To solve the crisis in the Canglan Sea region, there seems to be only one way, and that is to ask for help from the God Transformed Honored One." "If? a God Transformed Honored One takes action, no matter how many four-stage demons there are, they won''t pose a threat." Xia Shuiyang spoke solemnly, providing a possible solution. Because her teacher is a God Transformed Honored One, a formidable existence standing tall on the East Wastelands. So, naturally, she knows very well how terrifyingly powerful a cultivator in the Divinity Transformation Realm can be. A glance at the small difference in level between the Nascent Soul Realm and the Divinity Transformation Realm reveals a world of difference. Chapter 576 - 320: The Innocent Jade Lady, Reshaping the Husbands Role_3 A God Transformed Honored One could easily massacre countless Nascent Soul cultivators. The two are simply beings of different dimensions. It''s for this reason that a God Transformed Honored One can become the overlord of a continent. Even in the Ancient Era, such a level of power would be sufficient to dominate and leave a historic legacy. If a God Transformed Honored One were to take action, such a crisis would be resolved easily. "To be honest, the strongest in our Canglan Sea area are merely great cultivators at the Nascent Soul Late Stage." "Summoning a God Transformed Honored One is simply impossible." Chu Dieyi spoke solemnly. She understood well the situation in the Canglan Sea area. If there really were God Transformed Honored Ones, they would have unified the Canglan Sea area long ago. And it wouldn''t be as fragmented as it is now, with various lords carving out their territories. "Perhaps we can ask the Hehuan Sect for assistance from my master." "If we pay a certain price, my master might be more than willing to help." Xia Shuiyang suggested. She thought that seeking help was nothing to be ashamed of. Anyway, while she was in the East Wasteland, she would often invoke her master''s name for support. Generally, people respected that. And no one dared to offend her due to it. "There''s no need to be hasty, a mere fourth-stage demon beast is nothing to be afraid of." "Three thousand fourth-stage demon-beasts, no matter how many, we will kill." "Moreover, it''s likely too late now." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes as if he had sensed something. "What do you mean ''too late''? Have demon beasts invaded our Wuji Alliance''s same sea territory?" Master Peach Blossom and others immediately understood the meaning behind Zhou Sui''s words. "That''s right." "Right near our Tri-Star Island Group, a portal has emerged." "Although the portal isn''t very large, it could let a large number of demon beasts in and out." "At this moment, numerous demon beasts are rushing out of the portal, including many fourth-stage demon beasts." Zhou Sui spoke in a serious tone. The reason he knew this was naturally because his clone was hidden near the portal. So he was aware of every movement there, knowing that a large number of demon beasts were gathering. And so, he was able to nip the problem in the bud. "It truly is a disaster enveloping the whole Cultivation World." "Who would imagine that even our remote Tri-Star Island Group could have been targetted by the demon beasts." Lin Yazhu said helplessly. She had thought that the Tri-Star Island Group could have been a peaceful haven, avoiding the disaster of the demon beasts. But now it seemed that that idea was a pipe dream. As the interfaces of the two worlds were merging, the portals could appear anywhere. No one could be sure where a portal would emerge. "It doesn''t matter, let them come." "This is also a good opportunity to test the abilities of these demon beasts." Zhou Sui''s eyes showed a hint of cold desire. He looked forward to it as he was no longer the Qi Cultivator he once was. He was now a cultivator at the Nascent Soul middle stage. He was a big figure in the entire Canglan Sea and even the Cultivation World, a truly key pillar. If he was still at the Qi Cultivation stage, he might have fled. But he didn''t need to flee now. Bearing his current strength, a mere fourth-stage demon beast was nothing that would make him flee. Only if a God Transformed Honored One took action, would he even consider avoiding direct confrontation. ... At this moment, in the sea territories near Tri-Star Island Group. Close to a portal. A massive number of demon beasts, from the Thunder Hawk clan, flew out of the portal -- a group famous even in the ancient Demon Realm. Not only were they incredibly fast, ruling the skies, they also wielded the power of lightning. No ordinary demon beast could stand against them. They had dominated in the Demon Realm, and this time they came with a hundred fourth-stage demon beasts and tens of thousands of Thunder Hawks, as well as hundreds of thousands of vassal demon beasts. The leader was a fourth-stage superior demon beast named Ying Shisan whose cultivation was unfathomably deep. "Oh, you must be Sha Chen, the chief of the Black Shark Tribe in the Cultivation World''s Canglan Sea area?" At this moment, Ying Shisan was meeting with countless Sea Clan Nascent Souls from the Canglan Sea area. After all, compared to humans, these Sea Clan cultivators were more trustworthy. Being domestic beasts, they were highly familiar with the Cultivation World and were the perfect guides. In fact, a lot of information about the Cultivation World came from these domestic beasts. This had greatly facilitated the demon cultivators from the ancient Demon Realm. "Yes, I am Sha Chen, the chief of the Black Killing Clan." "After waiting for so long, you have finally come." "You don''t know how much we demon beasts have suffered from human persecution." S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Living in the wind and dew, constantly hiding from human cultivators." "If we can''t hide in time, we''d be hunted, skinned, pulled apart, and torn limb from limb." "These human cultivators need our flesh and blood, parts of our bodies, even our Demon Cores for their cultivation." "In order to survive, we can only hide in the deep sea." "Fortunately, the worlds are merging again, and we can finally wait for the arrival of the Demon Clan." "You must revenge for us." The chief of the Black Shark tribe, Sha Chen, wept bitterly as he told his story to multiple Thunder Hawk Nascent Souls. Their lives in the Cultivation World had been desolate-like living under someone''s roof, constantly being slaughtered by human cultivators. "What?!" "Those lowly humans dare treat our Demon Clan brethren like this, it''s absurd." "Humans are just food, they dare hunt members of our Demon Clan, it''s an absolute ignorance of death." Chapter 577 - 320: The Pure Jade Maiden, Reinforcing the Role of the Husband_4 "Rest assured, now that we have arrived in the Cultivation World, we will not allow such an occurrence. From now on, only the Demon Clan will hunt humans, and there will be no cases of humans hunting the Demon Clan." "You are absolutely right. Starting from today, this sea area, even this world, will be our Demon Clan''s territory. We will drive out all humans and exterminate them completely." Hearing these words, all the Nascent Souls of the Thunder Hawk race were greatly enraged, their anger unstoppable, seething from every orifice. Such a situation, where humans hunt and oppress the Demon Clan, could never happen in the Ancient Demon World. Of course, there are also humans in the Ancient Demon World. These humans had also smuggled into the Ancient Demon realm through dimensional gates during the Ancient Era. After tens of thousands of years of reproduction, indeed, many humans appeared in the Ancient Demon World. However, compared to the Demon Clan, the humans were nothing but mere food for them. If they were to anger a Fifth Stage Great Demon, then humans would surely be exterminated in the Ancient Demon World. But they never imagined that in the Cultivation World, the life of the Demon Clan would be so miserable. Hiding and fleeing had become the lot of the Demon Clan. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Humans were the masters of this world, possessing absolute power. For the Demon Clan to survive, they could only rely on geographical advantages, or hide in desolate places. This was how they could barely survive. For such a situation, they absolutely could not accept it, and their hearts were filled with boundless fury. "Thank you all for your understanding." "Although I live in the Cultivation World, my heart has always been in the Ancient Demon Realm." "I always wish to return to the Ancient Demon Realm." "If there is anything you need help with, I, Sha Chen, will definitely do my best to assist." "No matter how hard and dangerous it is, I will not hesitate." The Chief of the Black Shark Tribe, Sha Chen, immediately pounded his chest and roared. "Good, what we need now are local demons like you." "This time, our Thunder Hawk Race launched a massive attack, intending to first seize a territory in this sea area." "Do you have any suggestions? Please feel free to speak." Ying Shisan looked at Sha Chen with great satisfaction. To be honest, even though it had obtained a lot of information through shape-shifter demons, nowhere could be more familiar than local demons. With the help of local demons, they could avoid many detours. "My lord." "If you are looking for a base, I think the nearby Tri-Star Island Group is very good." "This place covers a wide area and possesses a fourth stage top-grade Spirit Vein." "However, there are three human Nascent Souls guarding this place. Conquering it will not be easy." The Chief of the Black Shark Tribe, Sha Chen, immediately thought of his deceased son, Sha Wu. Enmity had happened in this sea area. Although he didn''t have any evidence, he had an instinctive feeling that the murderer who killed his son must have been a cultivator from the Xuanhuang Sect, possibly even the Sect Master of Xuanhuang Sect. Because in this sea area, only Xuanhuang Sect had the strength to do such a thing. If there hadn''t been a blending phenomena, and the Ancient Demon World hadn''t had a demon descent, he wouldn''t have thought of revenge. But now it''s different. A lot of shape-shifter demons descended from the Ancient Demon World, just the Thunder Hawk Race alone had hundreds of Fourth Stage Shape-shift Demons. He felt that he could take advantage of the Thunder Hawk Race''s power to avenge his son. "Three human Nascent Souls? That''s hardly a threat." "It seems you''ve been in the Cultivation World for too long and have been oppressed by human cultivators, which has frightened you to this extent." Hearing this, a Fourth Stage Thunder Hawk Clan demon cultivator was speechless. It initially thought that the Tri-Star Island Group was hiding a large number of human Nascent Souls. It didn''t expect that there were only three. Compared to the strength the Thunder Hawk Clan brought this time, it was simply insignificant. But it had frightened this Black Shark Clan Nascent Soul into trembling. All that could be said was, the local demons had been so miserably oppressed by humans that they developed a fear. "That''s right, just three human Nascent Souls, it''s not worth mentioning." "However, as you said, that sea area has a fourth stage top-grade Spirit Vein, it is indeed suitable to be our base. If we capture that sea area, then this place will completely belong to our Thunder Hawk race." "Don''t delay. We''ll head to the Tri-Star Island Group immediately, seize this sea area, and let the human cultivators of this sea area witness the power and terror of our Thunder Hawk Race." Ying Shisan roared, and his voice reached the depths of the Sea of Consciousness of every Beast. This stirred up the wild excitement within all the Beasts. Everyone was filled with courage as if infused with adrenaline. Chapter 578 - 321: Sword Qi of Immortal Slaughter, A Million Demonic Beasts_1 Boom boom boom~~ Not long after, an enormous army of the Demon Clan flew towards the Tri-Star Island Group. A formidable and frightening aura erupted from them, darkening the sky above, creating an effect like the shroud of nightfall. Countless Sea Clan monsters swarmed on the sea too. A rough estimate put their number to over a million. Of course, the primary force was the Thunder Hawk tribe. They soared in mid-air, tearing through the sky like supersonic jets. Their bodies would occasionally emanate streaks of golden lightning, accompanied by an ominous aura of destruction. Although their numbers were only in the tens of thousands, each one of them was at least a second stage monster, and some were even third stage monsters. Even a single Thunder Hawk''s combat power far surpassed that of other monsters. Naturally, the grand scale of this assault force was detected right away by the human cultivators of the Tri-Star Island Group. "Damn it, an animal tide, a monster tide is striking," someone yelled. "This is not just a beast tide, these are monsters from the ancient Demon Realm, from the Thunder Hawk tribe," another corrected. "How can this be? We''re just in a remote part of the sea. How did we get the attention of the Thunder Hawk tribe?" "We''re just unfortunate. Apparently, there''s a dimensional gate in a nearby territory, and the Thunder Hawks used it to invade our Canglan Sea area." "Let''s quickly return to Xuanhuang Sect. The Tri-Star Island Group has a fourth stage high-grade formation that can definitely resist this group of monsters." A sense of terror gripped the cultivators. They knew confrontations with these monsters were death sentences. Their only chance of survival was to retreat to the Xuanhuang Sect''s Tri-Star Island Group. ... At this moment, within the Tri-Star Island Group. Zhou Sui, Leng Yuexi, Lin Yazhu, Chu Dieyi, and Master Peach Blossom had returned from Xuanhuang Island. Only Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan remained there. Since they were practicing the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, naturally, they couldn''t leave Xuanhuang Island. Also, their current power levels put them in no position to take part in such a massive war. At this time, Zhou Sui, together with his comrades, flew in mid-air, watching the oncoming monsters. The monsters were approaching by the millions, emanating a dreadful demonic aura that seemed to cover the entire sky. The ominous atmosphere was filled with an aura of slaughter that sent chills running down their spines. Especially those menacing creatures in the sky. Each of them was hundreds of meters in size, behemoths in the eyes of humans. A terrifying fury radiated from them as they emitted terrifying lightning, intertwined together, creating a sea of thunder in the sky. The dense thunderclouds struck fear in their hearts. This was the battle formation of the Thunder Hawk tribe. It had the ability to merge the Power of Thunder from each Thunder Hawk, unleashing the supreme power of heavenly thunder. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hmm, there are a total of 128 fourth-stage monsters." "Among them, there''s one high-grade fourth-stage monster, twenty-three middle-grade ones. The rest are lower-grade." "Interesting, there are even indigenous monsters from our Canglan Sea area. It seems they''re already under the control of the ancient Demon Realm monsters." Zhou Sui stood there with his hands behind his back. His Heart Eyes spread out, covering an area of tens of thousands of miles in every direction. In just an instant, he had a clear idea of the enormous monster force. Honestly, these monsters were quite numerous, at least three to five million. However, the ones that truly made him wary were those fourth-stage monsters. Regardless of how numerous the lower-stage monsters were, they weren''t worthy of mention. A single Nascent Soul Ancestor could effortlessly slaughter millions of lower-stage monsters. Because a Nascent Soul Ancestor was like a humanoid nuclear weapon, capable of laying waste to miles of landscape with just a flick of his wrist. No matter how many low-ranking demonic beasts there are, it doesn''t carry any significance in reality. In the world of cultivation, it is the high-level cultivators who are key to deciding the outcome of a war. If the high-level cultivators are defeated, then the war is utterly lost. No matter how bloody the battles between low-level cultivators, it barely remains within the realm of note. "There are so many fourth-stage demonic beasts?!" Hearing these words, Chu Dieyi and the others sucked in a cold breath. They had never seen so many fourth stage demonic beasts. Even at its zenith, the Sea Clan had difficulties in gathering so many fourth-stage demonic beasts. But now, this Thunder Hawk Clan has brought out over a hundred fourth-stage demonic beasts. Moreover, these are just a portion of the demonic beasts in the Canglan Sea area. It''s unimaginable how many fourth-stage demonic beasts have invaded the entire Canglan Sea area. No wonder the humans of the Ancient Era suffered so terribly, afflicted by all sorts of calamities and sustaining countless casualties. Merely witnessing the appearance of so many demonic beasts is enough to strike terror into hearts, destroy all courage, and fill one with despair. "Sir, should we activate the fourth-stage grand formation?" Lin Yazhu couldn''t help but ask. She felt that to stop such a massive army of demonic beasts, the human clan could only rely on the power of the formation. If they didn''t have the formation, they definitely could not resist this dense army of demonic beasts. "No rush." "After all, every guest is a visitor, right?" "If we were to initiate the grand formation, wouldn''t it scare away these demonic beasts?" "Let''s first get a feel for the strength of these beasts." Zhou Sui waved his hand, immediately grasping a flying sword in his hand. Judgement of Immortals Sword Art''s first style - Invisible Sword Light. At this moment, a pure to the extreme sword intent and killing intent erupted from him. It seemed as if, in this instant, this intent pierced through the heavens and tore apart the void. What?! The nearby Chu Dieyi and other partners were all wide-eyed and disbelieving as they watched their husband, as they were witnessing him in action for the first time after advancing to the Nascent Soul stage. Because previously, Zhou Sui had seldom taken action, and had spent most of his time cultivating diligently in the cave dwelling. Otherwise, he''d have been practicing with them. They acknowledged that their husband was extraordinarily skillful in various cultivation arts like the Alchemy Dao, Formation Dao, and others. But they had never seen what kind of talent he had in combat. Only Xia Shuiyang had witnessed Zhou Sui strike to kill a Nascent Soul Cultivator before. Although that was just a clone, it still gave a glimpse of Zhou Sui''s formidable power. Boom~~~ In an instant, an invisible Judgement of Immortals Sword Light shot out, incorporeal and silent, appearing to merge into the void, with only ripples appearing in the void. This sword had already locked onto Sha Chen, the Chieftain of the Black Shark Tribe among the beast army. What he hated the most were those who led their enemies to him. Furthermore, this Black Shark Tribe Chieftain had a deep-seated grudge with him. Hence, his first move was to end this brute''s life and completely sever their karma. "What?!" At this moment, Ying Shisan''s hair stood on end. As a high-ranked fourth-stage demonic beast, its senses were extremely sharp. As a fourth-stage beast, its natural instincts alerted it to the onset of danger. But it had no idea where the danger came from. However, it soon discovered the origin of the danger. An invisible sword light was shot out, directly aiming for the Black Shark Tribe Chieftain, Sha Chen, and bypassed the other fourth-stage demonic beasts. Chapter 579 - 322: The Power of Divine Domain and Heavenly Spiritual Treasure_1 Thud! The chief of the Black Shark Tribe, Sha Chen, was jubilant at this moment, imagining himself following the Thunder Hawk army''s siege, destroying the cities and islands of the human clan one by one. He even envisioned himself storming directly into the headquarters of the Xuanhuang Sect, seizing the Sect Master and beheading him. Avenging his son''s death. However, his fantasy abruptly came to a halt. Because he suddenly discovered a glimmer of sword light before him, which had arrived in an instant. The next second, he felt his body being split into two halves, cut smoothly down the middle. "No way, am I... am I already dead?" "Who on earth killed me?" The chief of the Black Shark Tribe, Sha Chen, was baffled. He didn''t feel terror, only confusion. Because he had not seen the enemy nor when they had made their move. After all, Zhou Sui was at least a thousand miles away from their location. The sword strike came from a thousand miles away. You could say it had gone beyond his perception range. Moreover, this invisible sword light converged all the killing intent on itself and merged with the void, not causing any fluctuation or aura. So, when this force reached him, it burst out instantaneously. Even if he had wanted to dodge it, he could not. For this sword strike was simply too fast. Boom~~ S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In an instant, Sha Chen''s consciousness plunged into endless darkness. His enormous body split in two in the horrified gazes of many fourth-stage demon beasts, then fell from mid-air, a large quantity of fresh blood spilling over the sea area. "Damn it." Seeing this, Ying Shisan''s face turned exceptionally grim. They had just brutally killed Sha Chen, the Black Shark Tribe chief right in front of all the demon beasts, and he was powerless to save him, which was equivalent to slapping his face. But at the same time, he also felt a chill down his spine. If that sword strike had been aimed at him instead of Sha Chen. He was not completely sure he could have withstood it. Perhaps, just a slight negligence and he would be killed by a sword strike, leaving his body torn to pieces. He could sense just how terrifying the cultivation of the enemy who had attacked was, far from ordinary. Even though Sha Chen, the chief of the Black Shark Tribe had died, the sword intent in the air had not dissipated and was releasing a horrifying killing intent all around as if countless sword Qi was cutting into their skin. It gave him a feeling that he would be slashed if he came a bit closer, making him shudder with horror. "Who is it? Who killed Sha Chen?" Several fourth-stage demon beasts had contracted pupils. They all expanded their sense of perception, trying to find the murderer of Sha Chen. If they couldn''t find the perpetrator, they would probably feel a deep sense of unease. "A human sword cultivator, a human sword cultivator has made a move from a thousand miles away." One fourth-stage demon beast roared, seemingly sensed something. Its innate divine power was perception. Its perception range was very vast, far beyond the reach of beasts at the same stage. At this moment, it perceived a human sword cultivator standing tall in the distant sky, a terrifying sword intent permeating from his body like a sword cutting through the sky. Even when separated by a thousand miles, they could still feel the omnipresent sword intent. It was as if the soul would be pierced by merely looking at it. "Thunder Hawk Race." "If you retreat now, you can spare your life." At this time, a voice passed over, reaching the sea of consciousness in each of the fourth-stage demon beasts. The one speaking was naturally Zhou Sui. Despite being thousand miles apart, he was still able to project his consciousness transmission. His tone was calm, with no hint of threat, simply stating a fact. Spare your life if you retreat. However, this simple ordinary tone completely enraged the group of demon beasts. "Nonsense, who do you think you are?" "A mere human cultivator dares to threaten us, the Thunder Hawk Race." "Since you know we are the Thunder Hawk Race, you should offer your neck." "Otherwise, all humans in this sea area will be exterminated, not a single one left." At this moment, Ying Shisan also sensed Zhou Sui and his group in the distance, and his heart filled with both shock and rage. He never expected that a mere human cultivator would dare to threaten him like this. If he were to back down now, the Thunder Hawk Race would become laughing stocks in the ancient Demon Realm. In the future, no demon race would respect them. Even if it were for the race''s reputation, they couldn''t possibly run away in such a disgraceful manner. More importantly, they had the advantage of numbers at the moment. There were at most a few Nascent Souls on the other side. However, they had over a hundred fourth-stage demon beasts with significant strength. Even if the other side''s swordsmanship was sharp and their killings unparalleled, it would still be hard to rival on all sides. As long as they joined hands, a few human Nascent Souls would be insignificant. "Elders, stop wasting words with this human sword cultivator." "Let''s all attack together and slaughter this brat." A host of fourth-stage demon beasts were furious, they didn''t plan to waste any more words with Zhou Sui. Despite the thousand miles separating them, for fourth-stage demon beasts, it was insignificant. Their attacks would arrive instantly. Boom, Boom, Boom~~ You could see the fourth-stage Thunder Hawks flapping their golden wings, their bodies surrounded by densely packed golden thunder runes, with violent winds howling all around, as though forming a terrifying storm. The colossal beast bodies shining with golden light were enveloped by thunder. Chapter 580 - 322: The Power of Divine Domain and Heavenly Spiritual Treasure_2 Next second, hundreds to thousands of golden thunders were striking from a thousand miles away, much like missiles. They accurately locked onto Zhou Sui''s presence, leaving him with no possible escape. It seemed like a golden sea of thunder was created within a thousand miles, with a destructive atmosphere drifting all around. Ancient Turtle skill! At this moment, Zhou Sui was standing alone in midair. With a mere thought, he immediately executed the Ancient Turtle skill. Previously, he had only used this skill by borrowing the power of his clone. Now he was using it with his own body, the power was naturally on a completely different level. You could see two layers of dark green Ancient Turtle Shield surrounding his body, forming a heavy barrier. Numerous turtle shell patterns appeared on it with Xuan Turtle Runes flashing incessantly. The entire Ancient Turtle Shield was radiating dark green light, protecting his body just like a huge turtle shell. Moreover, the defense was 360 degrees without any blind spots. Boom boom boom~~ S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, golden thunders were striking on the Ancient Turtle Shield. Each stream of golden thunder was as powerful as a full-strength attack from a Nascent Soul Cultivator, powerful enough to destroy a region with a radius of a thousand miles. The destructive power was terrifyingly immense. At this point, hundreds to thousands of golden thunders were striking at the same time, it would be impossible even for a great cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage to withstand. However, the many golden thunders striking on the Xuan Turtle Shield only managed to create ripples on the huge Ancient Turtle Shield. Much like pebbles being thrown into the sea, creating only some waves. Zhou Sui stood still, motionless. No matter how the thunders struck, they couldn''t shake his body at all. "Impossible, what kind of Divine Arts is this?" "It can actually withstand our Eagle Race''s Thunder Divine Arts?" Seeing this scene, Ying Shisan and other Fourth stage mythical creatures contracted their pupils. They simply could not believe what they saw, it was beyond imagination. It''s noteworthy that hundreds of Fourth stage mythical creatures were attacking simultaneously. It would be impossible for even a Human Cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage to withstand. They would be invariably destroyed with a single strike, annihilated. But now this human somehow managed to withstand their Thunder Divine Arts using some defensive Divine Arts. Such an absurd thing, if said out loud, it''s estimated that few mythical creatures would believe it. This was simply ridiculously absurd. "Master is so powerful." "Is this one of the Divine Arts that Master has mastered?" At this moment, Master Peach Blossom and the others were also far from the battlefield. They were looking at Zhou Sui with admiration. As Nascent Soul Cultivators, they were very clear about the horror of the attack just now. Even a great cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, if they took the attack head-on, they would certainly die. But their master, he could easily withstand it. This kind of defensive Divine Arts was simply beyond imagination. Even though their Master was only at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, he showed unparalleled combat power at the Nascent Soul Realm. "Stop making a ruckus." "All of you go to die." Zhou Sui knew they would make this choice. If the Eagle Race would retreat so easily because of a few words, then the mythical creature disaster would not be this scary. Boom~~ At this moment, he was holding a flying sword, using the Judgment of Immortals Sword Art. Frankly, this was the first time he was using this supreme sword art to its fullest. His Sword Intent spread around, covering tens of thousands of kilometers, it covered the entire region. Between heaven and earth, infinite slaughter qi, resentment qi, anger qi and so on were all converging into the flying sword in his hand. Under the attraction of the Judgment of Immortals Sword Art, they formed together. At this moment, he had a sudden realization in his heart. Indeed, this supreme sword art must have been born from the battlefield. The more brutal the war, the more terrifying the power of the Judgment of Immortals Sword Art. It could gather together the world''s slaughter qi, resentment qi and other powers, unleashing a Judgment of Immortals Sword. Even though Zhou Sui hadn''t achieved this state yet, but he already had a semblance of it. Thump! Next second, Zhou Sui swung his sword, harboring the intent to bring blessings, and immediately unleashed dozens of Judgement of Immortal''s Sword Qi. They transformed into invisible sword light, with numerous void runes densely covering it. Suddenly, there were ripples in this void. Only beings with extremely strong Divine Sense could notice these ripples in the void. Unfortunately, these Thunder Hawk mythical creatures from the Eagle Race did not have this ability. They naturally could not detect the timing and power of Zhou Sui''s sword attack. "Damn." Ying Shisan and the other Fourth stage mythical creatures'' faces drastically changed. They perceived this human cultivator striking again, with that sky-tearing Sword Intent blatantly soaring into the sky. "Thunder Shield!" Suddenly, each Thunder Hawk of the Eagle Race immediately pulled out a lower-grade defensive Spiritual Treasure from their bodies. Numerous Thunder runes appeared on it, it seemed like countless golden thunders intertwined together, forming a thunder net. They were immediately wrapped in a golden Thunder Barrier. A 360-degree defense with no blind spots. This was a proprietary defensive Spiritual Treasure of the Eagle Race. Contained within it was the Power of Thunder, engraved with Thunder Runes, and it was even forged from Feathers Transformed Thunder Gold, an exclusive material from the ancient Demon Realm, having strong defensive power within it. Even an attack from a Fourth stage mythical creature would struggle to break through the defense of the Thunder Shield. Although its defense could not compare to the Ancient Turtle skill, compared to other defenses, it was definitely among the top. Chapter 581 - 322: The Power of Divine Domain and Heavenly Spiritual Treasure_3 Boom~~ But the very next second, the faces of these Fourth Stage demonic beasts changed dramatically, their fur stood on end, scared out of their wits. Invisible rays of Sword Qi cut through the defensive Spiritual Treasure, the Thunder Shield, as easily as if slicing through tofu. It split cleanly in the middle, just like that. "Impossible?!" The many Fourth Stage Thunder Hawk demon beasts were stunned. Their eyes were wide in disbelief. They had thought that perhaps their Spiritual Treasure, the Thunder Shield, couldn''t withstand the enemy''s attack, but they didn''t think that it couldn''t even block a single sword stroke. It was simply absurd. But this is the terror of Sword of Immortal Slaughter''s Sword Qi¡ªit''s sharp beyond compare, able to destroy anything and everything without exception. Thud! In an instant, more than a dozen Fourth Stage Thunder Hawk demons let out tragic cries, as their bodies were cleaved in two by the Sword of Immortal Slaughter''s Sword Qi. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gallons of golden blood gushed out. Their proud demon bodies, in front of the Sword of Immortal Slaughter''s Sword Qi, were reduced to nothing. Even more terrifyingly, an invisible Sword Intent permeated their bodies, carving their demon souls into countless fragments, reducing them to nothingness. Normally, Fourth Stage demonic beasts aren''t easy to kill. They are like Nascent Souls of humans. Even if their bodies are cut into countless pieces, as long as their demon soul and Demon Core can escape, they can possess the body of another beast, and be reborn. This is one of the survival methods of Fourth Stage demonic beasts. But now, the moment the Sword of Immortal Slaughter''s Sword Qi entered their bodies, the endless Sword Intent exploded, instantly shattering their demon souls from within, leaving them with no chance to escape. This is exactly why the cultivators from the Demon Slaying Sect of the Ancient Era were terrifyingly powerful, capable of slaying demons and demons. No one could stop them. They were feared because of the terrifying Sword Intent from the Judgement of Immortal''s Sword Art¡ªthey could slay gods and immortals. "Dead? Was our Fourth Stage Thunder Hawk demon cultivator killed by just one sword?" "That''s absurd, are all human Sword Cultivators this terrifying? How is it possible that even the demon soul can''t escape?" "Damn it, this guy is not an ordinary human Sword Cultivator, he''s a Peerless Sword Immortal." "I remember now, the Eagle Race has recorded that in the ancient times there was a sect called the Demon Slaying Sect in the Cultivation World of the human race. The cultivators of this sect were all Peerless Sword Immortals. They could slay beasts and demons. Ordinary demons and demon cultivators would be instantly killed by their sword, completely powerless to resist. Could this human cultivator have inherited the legacy of the Demon Slaying Sect?" "If that''s the case, this person must be a great enemy of our Demon Realm." The remaining Fourth Stage demon beasts stared in fear at Zhou Sui, who was holding a flying sword in the distance. Even though there was only one of him, they felt as though their group of Fourth Stage beasts was surrounded by an army, with nowhere to escape, no matter where they hid. This chilling Sword Qi that filled the air made them feel like sharp needles were being pressed against their back. It felt like the next second, this Peerless Sword Immortal would strike off their heads with one sword stroke. No wonder this human Sword Cultivator was so arrogant, daring to block them with just himself and his sword. Based solely on the strength he just displayed, he definitely has the capability to do so. Now, on the other hand, they were the ones shaking with fear. "Set up the formation!" Ying Shisan''s face was ugly to the extreme. He had originally thought that a few Fourth Stage Thunder Hawk demon cultivators would be able to easily deal with this human Nascent Soul cultivator. But now, it seemed that if they continued like this, they might end up being completely wiped out by this human Sword Cultivator. If he made a few more sword strokes, they would all be dead, without a single one left. So he made a decisive call and immediately decided to set up a formation. Boom~~ At this moment, the many Fourth Stage Thunder Hawk demon cultivators looked at each other, forming a huge formation in an instant. Dense golden lightning patterns appeared on their wings. Their auras intertwined with each other at this moment, forming a battle formation immediately. This is the unique power of demon cultivators. Since they have the same bloodline and strength, their power can merge with each other, forming a battle formation that unleashes the power similar to that of a formation. Once this happens, the power of their combined battle formation is dozens of times stronger than fighting alone. Even if human cultivators outnumber them by many times, they cannot stand against their battle formation. Earth Evil Yin Thunder Array! This was a famous battle formation within the Thunder Hawk clan. It was capable of gathering Earth Evil Yin Thunder, forming an endless thunder sea, harnessing the power of the heavens and the earth, and transforming it into a formation Domain. Wherever it went, it razed everything in its path, unstoppable. Immediately, the remaining over a hundred Fourth Stage Thunder Hawk demon cultivators were scattered across various areas, their bodies filled with fearsome demonic power. The skies within a radius of a thousand miles were enveloped by the aura of earth and evil, forming heavy clouds. Around the black clouds, streaks of Earth Evil Yin Thunder appeared, black as a dragon or a snake slithering, the surroundings filled with ominous, destructive energy. "Go to hell." Ying Shisan shouted, using the power of the Earth Evil Yin Thunder Array as the controller, controlling the power of the entire battle formation, and with a wave of his large hand, beams of Earth Evil Yin Thunder began raining down from the sky. Each beam was like a pillar of light falling from the sky, the power incalculably terrifying. Just one could destroy an island, causing the land to sink. Even the cultivators in the Nascent Soul Late Stage would have to avoid it, not daring to confront it head-on. Chapter 582 - 322: The Power of Divine Domain and Heavenly Spiritual Treasure_4 Time talks but deeds travel fast. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hundreds and thousands of Earth Evil Yin Thunder attacks were raining down, homing in on Zhou Sui''s aura. They seemed to tear up the sky like black water dragons, hurtling towards him at an unfathomably fast pace. "Devour." With a placid look, Zhou Sui stood still, immediately manipulating the Robbery Thunder Worm. Suddenly, a purple Gu insect materialized out of thin air above his head, coiling like a divine dragon imbued with an air of indescribable nobility. Dense purple runes of Thunder Tribulation emerged on it, showcasing countless traces of tribulation, as though a diagram of a sea of thunder was covering its body, concealing infinite mysteries. Truthfully, if the Thunder Hawk race had used other forces to combat him, he might have had to expend more effort. But, using the power of thunder against him was akin to a commoner brandishing a large saber in front of a martial god or selling literary work in front of Confucius. Ridiculous. The Robbery Thunder Worm had advanced to the fourth stage, Middle Grade realm - it could not only devour Heavenly Tribulation, but also any thunder energy in this world would serve as its food. Boom~~ Just as the Earth Evil Yin Thunder attacks rained down, the Robbery Thunder Worm opened its mouth wide, transforming into a massive purple whirlpool, like a Kun Peng, and started devouring voraciously. All the Earth Evil Yin Thunder attacks got ingested into the belly of the Robbery Thunder Worm. They became the food in the belly of the Robbery Thunder Worm. It even belched satiatedly, enjoying an after-dinner sweet. While not as potent as the Thunder Tribulation, they made up for it with mass, providing a full meal. The boundless sea of thunder vanished instantly. At that moment, sparking purple thunder surfaced on it, seemingly quite delighted. "This is absurd." Witnessing this, many fourth-stage demon cultivators of the Eagle Race had their mouths hanging open, their hearts filled with absurdity. The Earth Evil Yin Thunder Array was their race''s famously known battle array. By virtue of this array, the Thunder Hawk race had created a great reputation for themselves in the ancient Demon Realm. But now, facing this mysterious human Sword Cultivator, it had no use at all. Hundreds and thousands of Earth Evil Yin Thunder attacks were actually devoured entirely. If they hadn''t seen it with their own eyes, who would believe such an absurd event? It was simply outrageous. "Let the thunder strike." Zhou Sui had a thought and immediately commanded the Robbery Thunder Worm, releasing the terrifying Power of Thunder Tribulation residing within it. To bear an action without retaliation is against righteousness. He would let these demons taste the might of the Thunder Tribulation. Rumble~~~ The Robbery Thunder Worm emanated a massive field of Thunder Law; at the fourth stage, Middle Grade realm, its power was no less than any late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. In the sky above, countless tribulation clouds, black in color, emerged from thin air. Next second, streaks of purple Heavenly Tribulation thunder descended from the sky, as thick as water buckets, bombarding towards that group of fourth-stage demon cultivators. This force was countless times more terrifying than the Earth Evil Yin Thunder, containing the power of catastrophe. It was the bane of the demons. Every demon wishing to advance to the fourth stage has to face the Heavenly Tribulation; it was a fear etched deep within their bones. "Damn, this is Thunder Tribulation." "This human cultivator is not just a Peerless Sword Immortal." "He even has command over the Divine Arts that manipulate the Thunder Tribulation." Ying Shisan''s hair stood on end, sensing a fatal crisis. He would never have imagined that this human cultivator would be terrifying to this degree, it was beyond belief. But by now, even if they wanted to flee, it was already too late. Boom boom boom!!! Streaks of purple Heavenly Tribulation thunder descended from the sky, emanating majestic might, covering an area of a thousand miles as if consumed by catastrophe, no life could escape. In an instant, these fourth-stage demon cultivators had no way to dodge, their bodies were brutally hit by the purple-colored Tribulation Thunder. The terrifying power of Thunder Tribulation easily penetrated their robust demon bodies. A destructive force permeated their bodies, with snapping and crackling sounds. Even their demon souls, at that moment, were annihilated by the Thunder Tribulation''s power. In that instant, the lower fourth-stage Thunder Hawk demon cultivators were incapable of withstanding this strike, they were instantly slain. With their eyes wide open, their bodies charred, their body''s aura extinguished in an instant. Their colossal demon bodies lost all power, they plummeted from the sky and crashed harshly onto the sea below, driving up huge waves. Only the middle and high-stage fourth-stage demon cultivators could withstand it. But even then, their bodies suffered heavy damage, the internal organs were destroyed by the power of the Thunder Tribulation, copious amounts of golden blood flowed out from them, revealing numerous cracks all over. The power of the Thunder Tribulation even stalled the healing of their bodies. Unless they expelled the Thunder Tribulation''s power, the injuries on their bodies would not heal. This was the terrifying aspect of the Thunder Tribulation''s power. "My husband is so powerful." At that moment, Master Peach Blossom and her fellow cultivators saw this unfold, and all of them had their eyes widen. Within their hearts, monstrous waves were set off. Truthfully, they had not expected such a thing to happen. Although they faced the great force of the Thunder Hawk race, the situation was precarious. A tiny carelessness could lead to their complete obliteration. But now, their husband took personal action, with one man and one sword, he surprisingly had held off the demon army of the Thunder Hawk race. He had even managed to kill many fourth-stage demon cultivators right now. As of now, the entire army of the Thunder Hawk only had twenty-four fourth-stage demon cultivators left. This could be said to be an unprecedented loss for the Thunder Hawk race. Chapter 583 - 322: The Power of Divine Domain and Heavenly Spiritual Treasure_5 "Human cultivator, I, Ying Shisan, will never forget you." Ying Shisan glared menacingly at Zhou Sui. Its large demonic body was covered in numerous wounds; the power of the Heavenly Tribulation had prevented its wounds from healing, causing a constant flow of blood. If things continued this way, it might die due to excessive blood loss. It wasn''t the only one. The other fourth-stage Thunder Hawks of the Eagle Race had also suffered severe injuries from the Heavenly Tribulation. If there wasn''t timely treatment, they likely wouldn''t survive. For this reason, they did not want to continue fighting with Zhou Sui, the human cultivator. After all, they had been rendered powerless by just one human cultivator. If more such formidable human cultivators appeared, they would be doomed. Even if not all human cultivators were terrifying. But they had to guard against the worst-case scenario. It was better to retreat temporarily, understand the situation better, and then come back for revenge. Boom~~ In a moment, numerous fourth-stage Thunder Hawks of the Eagle Race flapped their wings. Green wind runes emerged on their feathers, causing a large storm. Storm assembling. Wings vibrating. A flash of blue light transformed into a streak of flowing light which escaped from there. They weren''t concerned about what would happen to the other magical creatures. As long as their group of fourth-stage magical creatures could escape, they could regroup and come back at any time. No number of lower-grade magical creatures could compare to the crucial importance of the fourth-stage magical creatures. "You want to escape? It won''t be so easy." Seeing this, Zhou Sui''s expression was very calm. He had anticipated the group of fourth-stage magical creatures trying to flee. But thinking they could escape in front of him was simply wishful dreaming. If they really did manage to escape, the Xuanhuang Sect might constantly be under their watch and would need to worry about their retaliation. With a wave of his hand, he immediately took out a heavenly spiritual treasure¡ª the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. Currently, this treasure was only palm-sized and placed in his hand. Indeed, this was the impressive power of the heavenly spiritual treasures. They could become big or small, and were adjustable at will. Ever since he had refined this heavenly spiritual treasure, it had always stayed by his side, never being used before. So now he took it out, wanting to test its formidable power. He wanted to see if the might of the most powerful treasure in the Mortal World was as formidable as described in legends. At this moment, Zhou Sui''s massive Nascent Soul Mana started flowing into it. Immediately, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, like a creature starved for a long time, greedily devoured every drop of Nascent Soul Mana. "What!?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He felt his body''s vast Nascent Soul Mana being rapidly consumed. It seemed to want to consume all the mana in his body. There was no doubt that the heavenly spiritual treasure needed a vast amount of mana to activate, which was not something an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator could sustain. After all, this was a treasure that only God Transformed Honored Ones could manipulate effortlessly. An ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator trying to activate it was like a child trying to wield a large sword. It was extremely difficult. Luckily, he was not an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator. He was a cultivator of the Insect God Sutra. This allowed the mana in his body to be dozens of times more than that of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator. To maintain the consumption of the heavenly spiritual treasures was not a difficult task for him. Indeed, like he had anticipated, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower stopped devouring after it had consumed only a tenth of his mana, and its body emitted a golden glow. Boom~~ In a blink of an eye, an invisible domineering force spread out, covering an area of ten thousand miles. The Demon Sealing Domain! This was the unique dominating force possessed by the heavenly spiritual treasure, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. It should be known that the reason why the God Transformed Honored Ones are fearsome, known as the gods of the mortal world, Is because after advancing to the Divinity Transformation Realm, the mana in their bodies would transform into the dominating force. This was the Divine Domain. Once one reached this realm, when the God Transformed Honored One unleashed their dominating power, any living creature in this domain would be like ants, powerless and at their mercy. So, no matter how many Nascent Soul cultivators there were, they could never threaten the God Transformed Honored Ones. The difference between them was like night and day. The heavenly spiritual treasures, however, possessed a power similar to that of the God Transformed Honored Ones. Once the heavenly spiritual treasures were activated, they would emit a powerful domain, essentially possessing the exclusive capabilities of the God Transformed Honored Ones temporarily. Therefore, some powerful Nascent Soul cultivators, if they held heavenly spiritual treasures, could compete with the God Transformed Honored Ones. Of course, due to the enormous amount of mana needed to activate the heavenly spiritual treasures, They usually couldn''t activate it more than a few times, and the Nascent Soul cultivator would be drained of mana. As a result, they could only exchange a few moves with the God Transformed Honored Ones. However, even so, temporarily possessing the power of a God Transformed Honored One was incredible. Even if they cannot defeat the authentic God Transformed Honored Ones, trampling the Nascent Soul Ancestors would be a breeze. Boom Boom~~ In an instant, an invisible dominating force covered a region of ten thousand miles. Every magical creature, including the escaping fourth-stage magical creatures, could feel the binding power of the domain. In fear, they discovered they were like beings under a Fixation spell. Their entire bodies were bound by an invisible force, confined to this place, unable to move. This was the Demon Sealing Domain of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, capable of suppressing and sealing demons. If it could suppress demons, naturally there would be no issue suppressing a group of magical creatures. Of course, the more creatures were suppressed, the more powerful they were, the more mana was needed. However, the Nascent Soul Mana within Zhou Sui was unimaginably vast. Each Gu insect could provide him with vast mana. Naturally, he could activate the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower without any limitation. "The Divine Domain, it''s the Divine Domain." "Damn it, a human God has laid an ambush here." Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ying Shisan sensed the familiar Divine Domain and was instantly scared out of its wits. It had only sensed this divine power in the Thunder Hawk elder of their race. Who would have thought that they would encounter this divine power in this place? Didn''t they say that the Canglan Sea area is a barren land in the Cultivation World, and there are no God Transformed Honored Ones present? What exactly is going on? Could someone have deceived them, wanting them to enter the Cultivation World to meet their death?! It regretted so much that it was green in the gills. If it knew this place was so terrifying with a God Transformed Honored One lying in wait, It would rather die than come here. Chapter 584 - 323 The Number One Nascent Soul in Canglan Sea Territory, Famous Across the World_1 "No, it wasn''t the God Transformed Honored One who took action." "There is no God Transformed Honored One here." "It''s the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, that bastard has the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." A fourth-stage demon cultivator transmitted via Divine Consciousness Transmission. He sensed the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower in Zhou Sui''s hand was releasing the sealing domain, which was due to the power of this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, that they were completely suppressed and sealed in this place. "How''s that possible? How can a mere Nascent Soul cultivator manipulate the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure?" Many fourth-stage demon cultivators found this hard to believe. Truth be told, just obtaining a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure doesn''t mean you can use it. If one lacks enough power, even if they possess a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, they can only stare blankly at it. Even trying to use it casually would result in one being drained dry by the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It''s like a taboo artifact. If one doesn''t have sufficient strength and still forces its use, it only leads to a dead end. However, should one encounter a Nascent Soul cultivator that can temporarily utilize the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, even if it''s temporary, they would pose a threat beyond imagination. Because it only takes a moment for such power to obliterate a Nascent Soul cultivator. "Whoever cares how he managed to utilize the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, he just did." "The most important thing now is how to break free from the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure''s domain." "There''s no way to break free, it''s equivalent to a Divinity Domain, how can we resist it." The faces of many fourth-stage Thunder Hawk demon cultivators showed a look of horror. At this moment, a boundless fear surged up from the depths of their hearts. If they had known earlier that the human cultivator in this place was so terrifying, they would have died before coming here. But it''s too late now for anything. Boom boom boom~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui made his move instantly, wielding his flying sword, and launching `Judgement of Immortals Sword Art`. One after another, terrifying invisible Sword Qi came soaring, striking these fourth-stage demon cultivators. "Ah!" Suddenly, Ying Shisan and other fourth-stage demon cultivators were powerless to resist and could only watch helplessly as the individual Judgement of Immortals Sword Qi struck them, instantly splitting their powerful demon bodies in half. The terrifying Judgement of Immortal Sword Qi invaded their bodies, causing utter destruction within. In just an instant, their demon souls collapsed and vanished between the heavens and earth. It can be said that the fourth-stage demon beasts that launched the assault were all slaughtered by Zhou Sui. "Well done." "Is this the power of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure? It''s amazing." Zhou Sui also couldn''t help but exclaim. Just a while ago, he tested his power and saw how formidable the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure was. No wonder a single Heavenly Spiritual Treasure can suppress the spirit luck of a Sect for ten thousand years. If used properly, the power that this kind of Heavenly Spiritual Treasure can unleash is comparable to the God Transformed Honored One. Moreover, it''s a God Transformed Honored One with an infinite lifespan. Imagine how precious an artifact of this level is. Unfortunately, there aren''t many Heavenly Spiritual Treasures throughout the whole Cultivation World, they can be counted on one''s fingers. Even if a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure appears, it would be snatched away by the God Transformed Honored One. It''s simply not the turn of other cultivators. "But even though the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure is powerful, it consumes too much Mana." Zhou Sui sensed the Mana of the Nascent Soul within his body. Even with his abundant Mana, consumption in just a short time was already half of his total. If it were an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator, he wouldn''t be able to activate it for even a few seconds. No wonder only the God Transformed Honored One can refine and activate the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Even if other cultivators get one, they won''t be able to activate it many times. Of course, even so, it provides enough evidence of the strength of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. It''s absolutely incomparable to artifacts of other levels. "My lord, have you really killed all these fourth-stage demon beasts?" At this moment, Master Peach Blossom and others were flabbergasted. Although they knew that their lord''s combat power was exceedingly terrifying, who could have guessed that he could wipe out all the fourth-stage demon beasts that invaded. If word of this gets out, it will surely stir up the entire Canglan Sea Area. This level of combat power may not be number one in the Canglan Sea Area. But at least it should be among the top ten. "Yes, I killed them all." "But it was all due to the power of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." Zhou Sui said modestly, attributing his abnormal combat strength to the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. He knew that the results of this battle would soon spread throughout the Canglan Sea Area, and it couldn''t be concealed. But even so, he still wanted to hide some of his trump cards. To prevent the enemy from discovering something. Of course, even if he leaked the news of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure now, it wouldn''t matter at all. Because according to his current strength, he is fully qualified to keep this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. "Even so, it''s still very impressive." "Where can ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators activate a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." "Even if they got a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, they probably wouldn''t be able to activate it more than a couple times." Chu Dieyi exclaimed in astonishment. She originates from the Sky Demon Sect, naturally, she fully understands how terrifying the power of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure is, it''s absolutely a Sect-protecting treasure. The reason why the Tianjian Sect is the strongest sect in the Canglan Sea Area is that they possess a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, enabling them to suppress all directions and leave others deterred. The Xuanbao Tower is also the same. The former owner of the Xuanbao Tower held the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, and negotiated with the major sects of the Canglan Sea Area, enabling the Xuanbao Tower to establish branches throughout the Canglan Sea, spreading their business across the Canglan Sea. Chapter 585 - 323 The Number One Nascent Soul in Canglan Sea Territory, Famous Across the World_2 One can easily imagine how powerful a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure can be. For a force, it''s like an intrinsic enhancement. "Okay, let''s not discuss this for now." "Those demon beasts seem to want to flee." "Let''s first deal with the beasts, then talk about the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." Xia Shuiyang immediately said. She stared at the massive number of low-rank beasts in the distance. Since the death of the fourth stage beast, the remaining beasts did not dare to invade Canglan Sea anymore. Now they were running for their lives, fleeing in all directions. If they stayed where they were, death would be certain. But non-human kin have different hearts. Even if these are low-rank beasts, the threat they pose to normal human cultivators is immense. Naturally, they were not allowed to wreak havoc in the Canglan Sea area. "Husband, let''s handle these low-rank beasts." "Without the fourth stage beasts'' presence, these beasts are nothing." Leng Yuexi and her excited companions spoke. After all, they are Nascent Soul Ancestors, dealing with these low-rank beasts was just a matter of minutes. Despite their overwhelming numbers. But what does that matter for Nascent Soul Ancestors, their powers extended thousands of miles with a single blow. Just like nuclear weapons, equal death awaits all under nuclear bombing. At that point, having large numbers of soldiers would be useless, numbers no longer carry much meaning. Immediately, Leng Yuexi and the others took action, starting to hunt down these low-rank beasts. It was simply a one-sided slaughter, no beast could resist. A day later. The news that Sect Master of the Xuan Huang Sect, Zhou Sui, personally killed the Thunder Hawk army, spread like a hurricane around the Canglan Sea area, known by countless cultivators. Especially within the Wuji Alliance, it caused a huge sensation. Every Nascent Soul cultivator was dumbstruck. "This is crazy, is this news real or fake?" "Zhou killed more than a hundred fourth stage beasts himself, how does this not sound fake?" Some Nascent Soul cultivators found it hard to believe. After all, the entire Wuji Alliance only had about thirty Nascent Souls. This record was equivalent to Zhou Sui wiping out the entire Wuji Alliance several times over. It was simply too terrifying. But it wasn''t just him, other Nascent Soul cultivators on the scene also found this news absurd after hearing it. "It''s true." "Many cultivators from the Tri-Star Island Group saw it." "They even brought back a large number of fourth stage beasts, along with ordinary beasts'' carcasses." "The Thunder Hawk tribe that attacked the Xuan Huang Sect was almost wiped out, not many managed to escape." Another Nascent Soul cultivator spoke quietly. He too was shocked when he got this news, and immediately checked it. The result confirmed the news, there was no mistake. While records could be fabricated, the bodies of fourth stage beasts could not be. "It''s too exaggetated, how did Zhou achieve this? Didn''t he just reach the early stage of the Nascent Soul? Did he leverage the power of the Seventh-Order formation?" "Early-stage Nascent Soul? That''s old news. Supposedly, Zhou is now a middle-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, his power has increased by countless times since then." "Wow, it''s been just a few decades, and he already advanced from early-stage Nascent Soul to middle-stage Nascent Soul, how could his cultivation speed be so fast? It''s beyond belief." "What''s so strange about that, he''s a genius who reached the Nascent Soul stage at just a hundred years old, it''s obviously normal for him to cultivate this fast. After all, he has the Form of Divinity Transformation." "Even for those who achieved the Form of Divinity, his cultivation speed is too fast. Honestly, could he be a reincarnated immortal? Unless he''s a fallen immortal, there''s no way he would achieve such a cultivation speed." "Not sure, but it''s probably only a matter of time before Zhou becomes a Divinity Transformation." Many Nascent Soul cultivators were shocked. They never expected Zhou Sui to reach the middle-stage of the Nascent Soul Realm. Just decades ago, the Sect Master of the Xuan Huang Sect had only reached the Nascent Soul Realm. But now? His level of cultivation has surpassed most of the Nascent Souls within the Wuji Alliance. Keep in mind that as of now, many Nascent Soul cultivators have been stuck in the early-stage Nascent Soul for hundreds of years without breaking through. Obviously, cultivating in the Nascent Soul Realm could be very difficult. But this monster, Zhou Sui, made rapid progress, as if there was no bottleneck. It was simply beyond belief. "Even though Zhou advanced to the middle-stage Nascent Soul, he couldn''t possibly kill over a hundred fourth stage beasts, could he?" "I heard that one of them was a high-ranking fourth stage beast cultivator, an elder of the Thunder Hawk tribe." Some people were still confused. "In fact, I also got some news." "The reason why Zhou could do this is that he obtained a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." "Called the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "He slaughtered all the fourth stage beasts using the power of this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." A Nascent Soul cultivator spoke mysteriously. What?! As soon as he said this, every Nascent Soul cultivator turned pale, their faces expressing sudden realization. "Heavenly Spiritual Tower, Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower? Could it be the sect treasure of the Demon Slaying Sect, a Divinty Transformation Sect from the Ancient Era? Didn''t this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure disappear in the historical flux long ago?" One of the Nascent Soul cultivators who knew many stories from the Ancient Era immediately recognized the origin of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 586 - 323 The Number One Nascent Soul in Canglan Sea Territory, Famous Across the World_3 In fact, every Heavenly Spiritual Treasure in the Cultivation World is well-known; there is almost no such thing as an unknown Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Therefore, if it is named, it will be recorded in history. "No, it hasn''t disappeared." "It is said that this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure is in the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying, controlled by the three Great Demon Sects all the time." "However, the Sky Demon Sect, Xuan Yin Sect and Heisha Palace have been unable to control this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." "Not long ago, an accident occurred in the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying, expelling the cultivators of the three Great Demon Sects." "At the beginning, there were rumors that it was the Sea Clan cultivators who were up to mischief, causing the accident in the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying." "Looking at it now, it probably was Daoist Zhou who broke into the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying, and took away the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "Poor three Great Demon Sects, guarding the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying for a thousand years, but ended up having the fruit plucked by Daoist Zhou." A Nascent Soul cultivator said gleefully. He knows the intelligence of the three Great Demon Sects very well, so he naturally knows about the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying. After all, such a Divinity Transformation Secret Realm cannot be concealed. But because the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying is in the belly of the three Great Demon Sects. Unless the other five Great Sects want to go to war with the Demon Sects, they cannot possibly grab the Secret Realm of Demon Slaying. "Unbelievable, how did he do it? Isn''t it said that in order to refine a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, you need the skill of Treasure? But the skill of Treasure of the Demon Slaying Sect had been lost long ago, how did Daoist Zhou get it?" "Just because you say it is lost, it is lost? You just don''t know, doesn''t mean Daoist Zhou doesn''t." "Daoist Zhou is indeed blessed by unbeatable luck. It is rumored that he has been diligently cultivating in the Xuan Huang Sect. Now it seems that this might just be a guise, in reality, he probably goes out to adventure often, seizing opportunities." S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Do you need to ask? His cultivation speed is so fast, there must be opportunities." "No wonder he advances at such a rapid pace. I''m afraid Daoist Zhou didn''t just get the chance from the Demon Slaying Sect. Even the opportunities of the Ku Rong Sect might have been taken by him." "Exactly, Zhou Daoist has made so many fourth stage Treasure Pills before. He probably had a great relationship with Mast Mu of the Ku Rong Sect, that''s how he got so many thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicines." "So, you''re saying that the inheritances of the Demon Slaying Sect and the Ku Rong Sect were both obtained by Daoist Zhou? He actually inherited the two Great Divinity Transformation Sects'' inheritances. What a luck." "To be honest, this is also a good thing for us in the Wuji Alliance. Now the ancient Demon Realm is invading, the stronger the Human cultivators, the better. Otherwise, how can our Human clan resist the invasion of the Demon Clan." "If Daoist Zhou can advance to Divinity Transformation, then in the future, even if the ancient Demon Realm invades fully, we will not be afraid." "The alliance Hierarch has indeed found a good son-in-law." All the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Wuji Alliance were happily discussing. Even if they knew Zhou Sui had obtained the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure and the inheritances of two Great Divinity Transformation Sects, they dared not have any wrong thoughts. This was the result brought by the change in strength. If Zhou Sui were still only a Golden Core cultivator, these Nascent Souls would probably take action to seize it and take the inheritance for themselves. "Ha ha, this is a blessing for our Wuji Alliance." "And for the Human Clan." "Immediately spread this matter, let the cultivators in the Canglan Sea know how powerful the Wuji Alliance is." Daoist Unlimited was exultant. He was also very satisfied inside. He has actually gotten such a good son-in-law. Not long after, with the promotion of the Wuji Alliance, the incident on the Tri-Star Island Group quickly spread. The cultivators of the seven Nascent Soul forces including the Tianjian Sect, Xuanbao Tower, Piaomiao Palace, Sunset Sect, Sky Demon Sect, Xuan Yin Sect and Heisha Palace also knew about this matter for the first time. All the Nascent Soul elders of many forces were shocked. "The Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower? I didn''t expect that the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure of the Demon Slaying Sect in the past fell into the hands of a young junior. The three Demon Sects guarded it for a thousand years and ended up for nothing, it''s really funny." "It''s said that the Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect also got the inheritance of the Demon Slaying Sect. He himself is a Peerless Sword Immortal, and even reached the fourth stage of swordsmanship. You can say he is a unique prodigy." "He''s actually a Sword Cultivator, it seems there''s a connection with our Tianjian Sect. Too bad such a peerless genius can''t join Tianjian Sect, what a pity." "But this is also a good thing, in this chaotic era, having one more Peerless Sword Immortal is a great thing for us in the Canglan Sea. It can help us relieve a lot of pressure." "Isn''t it? These demon cultivators have gotten bolder recently, they even want to seize our Cultivation World''s land to establish a base. We absolutely can''t let these beasts get their way." The Neascent Soul cultivators of Tianjian Sect were all discussing. They had a good impression of Zhou Sui. After all, they felt that, as a Sword Cultivator who cultivated to the Nascent Soul Realm, he must be a pure Sword Immortal. If it were not the case, it would not be possible to cultivate to the State of Sword Heart. No one knew better than them how difficult it was to cultivate to the fourth stage of Swordsmanship. Of course, their main plan now is to repel the beasts from the ancient Demon Realm. ... Xuanbao Tower. "I didn''t expect the Wuji Alliance to have such a terrifying Nascent Soul, who promoted to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul at just a little over a hundred years old. He might have a chance to promote to Divinity Transformation in the future." "No way, if that''s the case, wouldn''t he have a chance to unify the Canglan Sea in the future? If this is really the case, do we need to nip it in the bud?" Chapter 587 - 323 The Number One Nascent Soul in Canglan Sea Territory, Famous Across the World_4 "Ah, it''s already too late. He''s fully grown now, not just a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, but he has also mastered a heavenly spiritual treasure. Who could be his match now?" "Right? If he were just a Golden Core cultivator, there might still be a chance, but now there''s no chance at all. We can only say that he rose too fast for us to react." "To be honest, times have changed. If it were a time of peace, there would be no problem with this idea, but we are currently facing an invasion from the ancient Demon Realm, with the possibility of more attacks from Demonic Path Cultivators in the future. We, the human clan, don''t even know if we can hold our ground in the Canglan Sea region, let alone have the energy to engage in internal strife." "Indeed, having such an exceptionally gifted person emerge is a good thing for the human clan. Otherwise, without such figures appearing, we''re bound to be eradicated by the Demon Clan." "If this person could really achieve Divinity Transformation, then what''s wrong with Xuanbao Tower submitting to him?" "Now is the time for war between the two worlds. The more powerful human cultivators, the better. There''s no need for internal strife, as that would only benefit the Demon Clan." "Let''s prepare a modest gift for the Xuanhuang Sect as a congratulatory gift for their victory in this big battle. We might need the Xuanhuang Sect''s help in the future, so we should foster good relations now." "From now on, there might be one more Nascent Soul force in the Canglan Sea region. I wonder if the Wuji Alliance can accommodate such a colossal entity as the Xuanhuang Sect." "Haha, maybe the Xuanhuang Sect will directly absorb the Wuji Alliance. After all, it''s been said that the Alliance Hierarch''s daughter is the Taoist companion of that Daoist Zhou, meaning the two are already basically one entity." The Nascent Soul cultivators of Xuanbao Tower were in spirited discussion. For them, the sudden rise of the Xuanhuang Sect had a major impact on the Canglan Sea region. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, facing the invasion of the Demon Clan, they could only unite all forces they could unite. ...¡­ Sunset Sect. "Tsk tsk, that old Unlimited guy really picked up a treasure. He found a son-in-law who possesses a Divine Transformation demeanor. How can that bastard be so lucky?" "Ah, he''s been exceptionally lucky since his youth. Despite being merely a Loose Cultivator, he still obtained a Divine Transformation cave mansion and a Divine Transformation inheritance, thus enabling his rise and eventually becoming the Alliance Hierarch of the Wuji Alliance. It''s incomparable how different people lead different lives." "I heard that this Daoist Zhou is also a Fourth Stage Pill Master. In recent decades, he often sells Fourth Stage Treasure Pills at the Tri-Star Island Group. This means his Alchemy skills are extremely high, and he''s likely at least a Fourth Stage Middle Grade Pill Master." "So it seems, Daoist Zhou is one of our kind, that''s why he''s so outstanding." "In that case, we should find some time to meet Daoist Zhou and learn some Alchemy experience from him. Maybe it may help us grasp things by analogy, greatly benefiting us." The attitudes of the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Sunset Sect were rather mild. After all, they were a group of alchemists who had no quarrels with the world and only focused on their own small pieces of land. Generally, they had good relations with every force, even with the Demonic Path. Because whether it''s a cultivator from the Righteous Sect or a Demonic Path Cultivator, they all need Pills. So the existence of the Sunset Sect is indispensable. ...¡­ Piaomiao Palace. "Who would have thought that the Sect Master of the Xuan Huang Sect would be so powerful? With just one move, he crushed the Thunder Hawk army and killed more than a hundred Fourth Stage monsters. It''s truly beyond comprehension." "Of course, it''s logical. With the help of a heavenly spiritual treasure, he could temporarily possess a Divine Domain. Such power could easily sweep away Fourth Stage monsters." "To be honest, that Sect Master of the Xuanhuang Sect is quite a good-for-nothing. It''s said that he has dozens of wives and concubines, and even the daughter of the Wuji Alliance Hierarch is just one of his many spouses." "It''s said that Daoist Unlimited fancied the Sect Master of the Xuanhuang Sect, and in order to please him, he even sent his own daughter to him as a concubine willingly. He is truly shameless." "What''s most hateful is that Master Peach Blossom rushed to curry favor with him, completely disgracing us women." "There''s no helping it. Promising male cultivators are always in demand by numerous female cultivators. If this man truly ascends to Divinity one day, it wouldn''t be surprising if he established a huge harem and married three thousand concubines." "No way, if that''s the case, wouldn''t our Piaomiao Palace be in danger? If the female cultivators of our Piaomiao Palace were targeted by that man, what should we do? We could all be seized and forced into being his concubines." "Maybe it''s a good thing to be the concubine of a Divine Transformed Honored One. That''s an immediate rise in status." "Yes, it''s said that the Sect Master of the Xuanhuang Sect is so handsome that he''s like a Celestial descending to the mortal world. If you marry him, you might not be at a disadvantage, but instead, we may be the ones who strike it rich." "Bullshit, we female cultivators rely only on ourselves, not on men. Don''t always think about getting something for nothing." The female cultivators of Piaomiao Palace were deep in discussion. They had complicated feelings about the rise of the Xuanhuang Sect. But because of the great distance, they just treated it as gossip. Chapter 588 - 324: The Ancient Demon’s Aura, Fourth-stage Demon Core_1 Of course, unlike the righteous sects, the three great demonic sects were gritting their teeth in fury and resentment. Because the Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, had long been regarded as being in the bag of the three demonic sects. Now it was actually snatched away by Zhou Sui. This felt like someone had stolen their beautiful wife, making them feel as if they were cuckolded. Needless to say, the demonic sects were full of envy, even to the point of being angry out of embarrassment. "Damn it, the incident in the Demon-Slaying Secret Realm turns out to be caused by Zhou Sui, this dog. I thought it was a conspiracy of the Sea Clan cultivators, causing us three demonic sects to wage massive attacks on the Sea Clan and suffer heavy losses." A Nascent Soul from Heisha Palace grit his teeth, almost in anger. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Decades ago, there was an accident in the Demon-Slaying Secret Realm. All Nascent Soul cultivators were expelled from the Secret Realm. They thought it was the conspiracy of the Sea Clan cultivators, and of course, all evidence proved this. Therefore, they launched a war on the Sea Clan, killing many Sea Clan cultivators, and even infiltrated the Sea Clan''s temple. Who would have thought that the greatest treasure of the Demon-Slaying Secret Realm - the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. It fell silently into the hands of Zhou Sui, the Sect Master of Xuanhuang Sect. That is to say, while they were fighting for their lives, the greatest benefits fell into the hands of outsiders. It cannot express how frustrated they felt. It was like working for others for free. "We must get it back, we must retrieve the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "This treasure belongs to our three demonic sects, how can it be snatched away by this guy?" Some people shouted out in anger, unable to contain their rage. "Stop dreaming, there''s no chance to get it back now." "Just now, this guy activated the power of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, killing more than a hundred fourth-stage demon cultivators." "That is to say, even if the Nascent Souls of us three demonic sects go together, we are not enough for him to kill." "If you want to seek death, you can go ahead and try, but i''m not going to join." A Nascent Soul from the Sky Demon Sect said lightly. "This!" As soon as this statement came out, the Nascent Souls of various demonic sects were speechless. They couldn''t help feeling frustrated. Because the fact is indeed so. The Sect Master of Xuanhuang Sect''s battle record this time was simply too horrifying, beyond the imagination of many Nascent Souls. In just one battle, he killed hundreds of fourth-stage demonic beasts and millions of low-level demonic beasts. It was simply a glorious victory. It was said that this battle scared the demon clan, making their offensive slow down. They were no longer as arrogant as before. If they rashly attacked the Xuanhuang Sect, they would probably end up the same way. "Ah, now we can only endure, we can only say that the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower is not destined for us." "We have remained in the Demon-Slaying Secret Realm for thousands of years and still we have failed to secure the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. But as soon as that guy appeared, he snatched it away. It can only mean that we demonic sects can''t possibly possess this Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure." "Indeed, even if we had succeeded in breaking through the Prohibition Array yet could not get the skill of Treasure, in any case, we wouldn''t be able to refine the Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure." "This guy''s luck is so good, he''s just like a chosen one. It''s not suitable to be his enemy." "Absolutely, right now we should focus on dealing with the invasion of the demon beasts. Compared to the Xuanhuang Sect, the threat of the demon beasts is greater. If we don''t kill these demon beasts, we''ll be wiped out." Many Nascent Souls of demonic sects were arguing fervently. Of course, they also wanted to retrieve the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, but after weighing their respective strengths, they gave up. In the past, the Golden Lion King hid on Ice and Fire Island, and was chased by many martial artists who wanted to snatch the Dragon-Slaying Saber. But the Heaven-Dependent Sword was just stuck on the plaque of the Wudang Sect, and no one dared to snatch it. This is the gap created by strength. Now Zhou Sui possessed such a power that deterred the Canglan Sea Territory. ...... At this moment, in a large base of the Demon Clan in the ancient Demon Realm. Many fourth-stage demonic beasts gathered, and a terrifying demon qi filled the surroundings, obscuring the sky. Their faces were extremely tense. Because they had just received news that the Eagle Race army had been defeated, with more than a hundred fourth-stage demonic beasts killed. Even for the large number of demon beast communities, this was quite a heavy loss. And seated at the top were the fifth-stage demon cultivators. They were surrounded by a terrifying divine domain, each one the leader of a clan, with immeasurable cultivation, commanding a huge demon beast army, and standing at the pinnacle of this world. "This time we were indeed careless." "Despite the absence of any God Transformed Honored One in the Canglan Sea Territory, there exists a Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure." "Those Human Clan Nascent Souls who possessed the Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure could unleash a strike equivalent to God Transformed Honored Ones." "Even if there''s only one chance, it can bring us huge losses." "Fortunately, we discovered this in time and avoided more losses." A fifth-stage demonic cultivator said in a deep voice, sounding very calm. He was the ancestral elder of the Eagle Race and the only God Transformed Honored One in the Eagle Race. This time the Eagle Race suffered heavy losses, of course he was unstoppable. "We apologize, Honored One." "We were indeed negligent this time." "But please rest assured, we will soon gather a large army to launch an attack on Xuanhuang Sect." "We will definitely destroy the Xuanhuang Sect and avenge those fallen demons." At this moment, many fourth-stage demons vowed to say. "Enough." "Although my Eagle Race did suffer heavy losses this time, we cannot disrupt the plan of Demon Race." Chapter 589 - 324: The Ancient Demon’s Aura, Fourth-stage Demon Core_2 "Revenge is necessary, but it must be meticulous." "Know your enemy and yourself, and you will win every battle." "Apparently, the information we received before was biased, resulting in such losses." "The Cultivation World always belongs to the Human Clan, even after a long period of time, the Human Clan has indeed declined." "But even a rotten ship has three nails." "In our inability to appear as fifth-stage demon cultivators, your rash actions will only result in the annihilation of the entire army." "So, what you need to do next is not to occupy the Canglan Sea, but to establish a stable base." "To build a stable foothold for our Demon Clan in the Cultivation World." "Wait until the boundary gate further expands to accommodate the demon cultivators of the Divinity Transformation Realm before fully occupying this realm." The ancestor of the Thunder Hawk clan said, glancing around at all the demon cultivators. Although he was very angry, he knew that now was not the time to act rashly. If they fail again this time, it will be more than just the death of more than a hundred fourth-stage beasts. The remaining two or three thousand fourth-stage beasts might all die in the Cultivation World. This is a loss they cannot bear, nor can such a situation be allowed to occur. "Yes, Honored One." "So what should we do next?" A fourth-stage demon cultivator couldn''t help but ask. "It''s simple, you first occupy a city." "Then set up the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation and disperse the aura of the ancient monster." "As long as the aura of the ancient monster permeates the Cultivation World, this world will transform into an environment suitable for our Demon Clan." "When the time comes, these human cultivators will be powerless to resist no matter how hard they struggle." A fifth-stage demon cultivator said ominously. Obviously, this was a plan to exterminate the enemy. If the aura of the ancient monster permeated the Cultivation World, then the beasts of the entire Cultivation World would emerge in endlessly. The human cultivators would find it increasingly difficult to excel. At that time, the Demon Clan would surely flourish and crush the Human Clan, the Human Clan would no longer be able to compete with the Demon Clan. ........ At this moment, Xuanhuang Island. After defeating the Thunder Hawk Legion, Leng Yuexi and the others immediately brought back all the beast corpses. After all, the materials from these beasts could be used as talismans, formations, magical tools, and even pill materials. For cultivators, every piece of beast material is of great value. So many beast materials, if converted into spirit stones, who knows how many top-grade spirit stones there would be. One could say that this war was a fortune. "My lord, we''ve really struck it rich." "We got so many beast materials." "Even obtained lots of second-stage, third-stage, and even fourth-stage Demon Cores." Leng Yuexi was very excited. At this point, the warehouses on Xuanhuang Island are filled with all types of beast materials, which are dazzling. Of course, what she valued the most were the Demon Cores in these beasts. The second-stage Demon Cores need not be mentioned, these are the main ingredients for making Foundation Pills and are of great value. And the third-stage Demon Cores can allow Foundation Establishment cultivators to become Pseudo Pill Masters and gain five hundred years of life span. If sold, countless cultivators would swarm to buy them. After all, not every cultivator can become a Golden Core Master, being able to become a Pseudo Pill Master, and enjoying prestige for hundreds of years, that''s already quite good. As for the fourth stage Demon Core, it is even more precious. This is the crystallization of essence from within a fourth-stage beast, containing vast energy. If taken by a Nascent Soul cultivator, it could increase their cultivation by decades, or even a hundred years. The benefits can be imagined. "It is said that the fourth-stage Demon Core contains too much demon nature. If taken directly, it will not only bring no benefits, but one may also be tainted by the demon nature and demon qi inside, hindering their own path." "However, after many years of research, the human cultivators finally developed a pill called the Purification Snow Lotus Pill. As long as you find a thousand-year-old spiritual medicine called Purification Snow Lotus and add it in, it can purify the demon nature and demon qi in the Demon Core, leaving only the pure medicinal power. At this time, taking it will quickly increase our Nascent Soul mana." "Even because it contains the vast origin energy of a fourth-stage beast, it can also help us breakthrough to some extent. This was one of the most popular pills in the Ancient Era." "The reason why there were so many Nascent Soul cultivators in the ancient times was because they obtained fourth-stage Demon Cores, which led to the birth of a large number of Nascent Soul stage cultivators, and even contributed to the rapid advancement of Nascent Soul stage cultivators." "That''s why there were so many God Transformed Honored Ones in the ancient times." S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chu Dieyi''s beautiful eyes twinkled as she recalled an ancient record from a secret book she had obtained from the Sky Demon Sect. This was also one of the basic knowledge of Nascent Soul cultivators. After all, once they ascend to the Nascent Soul Realm, the progress in their cultivation becomes extremely slow, so Nascent Soul cultivators have to find all sorts of ways and pills that help their cultivation. The Purification Snow Lotus Pill is such a fourth stage Treasure Pill. Unfortunately, the fourth-stage Demon Core is too rare. Even in the Canglan Sea, there aren''t many fourth-stage beasts. Even if they do find a fourth-stage beast, they won''t be stupid enough to wait for the Nascent Soul Cultivators to come and kill them. They may not even be able to win one-on-one. If the beast sees the situation as unfavorable, it will immediately escape and dive into the deep sea, disappearing without a trace. In this case, it is almost impossible for Nascent Soul cultivators to get a fourth-stage Demon Core. Chapter 590 - 324: The Ancient Demon’s Aura, Fourth-stage Demon Core_3 But now, things are different. Due to the invasion of the Ancient Demon Realm, a large number of fourth-stage mystical beasts have made their appearance. This has made fourth-stage mystical beasts no longer a rarity. Just this time alone, Zhou Sui killed more than a hundred fourth-stage mystical beasts and obtained more than a hundred fourth-stage demon cores. It can be imagined how much benefit he reaped this time. "The Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine, Purification Snow Lotus Pill?" "It seems that Xuanhuang Island''s medicinal gardens have cultivated a lot of these Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines." Shen Biqian immediately responded. As a newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivator, she has made rapid progress in her Alchemist Cultivation over the past twenty years, and she has already been promoted to the Pill Master level of the lower tier of fourth-stage. Therefore, she is also very familiar with the many Nascent Soul level medicinal gardens in Xuanhuang Island. These gardens have cultivated a large amount of Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines. Under the effect of the Medicine Gu, these Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines grow robustly, and just in ten years, they can possess a thousand years of medicinal power, thus producing a large amount of Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines during this period. If outsiders were to see this scene, they would likely go completely mad. "That''s right." "It indeed has planted a lot of Purification Snow Lotuses." "I was confused initially as to why the ancient Ku Rong Sect planted so many Purification Snow Lotuses." "Now that I see, it seems that all these Purification Snow Lotuses were for refining the Purification Snow Lotus Pill." "Considering the invasion of the Ancient Demon Realm in the Ancient Era, fourth-stage demon cores are not hard to get." "With this, the Purification Snow Lotus Pill naturally becomes the standard pill for Nascent Soul cultivators." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. Now, he has some understanding as to why there are so many Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicines, Purification Snow Lotuses in the medicinal garden. It turns out, they''re all for refining fourth-stage demon cores and purifying the impurities found within the fourth-stage demon cores. "But my Lord, I''ve heard that it''s not that simple to refine a Purification Snow Lotus Pill." "There was a fourth-stage pill master who tried to refine this kind of pill." "But after refining a few batches, all failed." "From then on, no pill master dared to attempt such a feat, as the price of failure is just too high." "Even for Nascent Soul cultivators, they can''t bear such a loss." Master Peach Blossom looked at Zhou Sui curious. "Well, that''s not a problem." "With my current Alchemist Cultivation, refining the Purification Snow Lotus Pill would be a piece of cake." "More importantly, now we don''t lack any fourth-stage demon cores or Purification Snow Lotuses." "Even if we fail a few times, it doesn''t matter." "As long as we succeed once, we can refine this kind of pill." "By then, your cultivation will rise quickly." "It might not be impossible to even hope for the Divinity Transformation in the future." Zhou Sui gave a subtle smile. To be honest, with his current Pill Master level, refining this kind of Treasure Pill poses no problem at all. Even if this kind of pill is very complex, but with the help of the Book Worm, he will definitely be able to quickly master the refining methods and skills of the Purification Snow Lotus Pill. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "My Lord!" Upon hearing this, everyone, including Master Peach Blossom, is looking at Zhou Sui excited. Ever since they married this man in front of them, it seems their cultivation path has become much smoother. Before, they thought they could become Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators, which in itself was already quite good. But, looking at it now, it seems there''s a great chance for even achieving Divinity Transformation. No, it''s more than that. Perhaps even ascending to the Spirit World and becoming a celestial being isn''t an impossibility. "Huh? What''s this?" At this moment, Zhou Sui noticed a scroll on the fourth-stage top-tier beast shifter of the Eagle Race. He didn''t know what material it was made from. Chapter 591 - 325 Five Elements Thunder Law, Increase Cultivation by a Hundred Years_1 Zhou Sui immediately unrolled the scroll. He found it filled with a dense array of mysterious characters, which appeared like earthworms. He could not understand a single word, as it was entirely different from the language of the human realm. It was as if they were demonic markings. "So, this is a Demon Clan script." Zhou Sui''s understanding dawned upon him. He sensed information relayed from the Book Worm that identified the scroll''s text as hailing from the Demon Clan, hence its stark difference from the human language. This recognition owed to his acquisition of the Demon Slaying Sect''s inheritance. That inheritance from the Demon Slaying Sect wasn''t merely the Judgement of Immortals Sword Art, it also carried abundance information about the Demon Clan and demons, even including knowledge of their written and spoken language. After all, knowing yourself and your enemy allows you to emerge victoriously from every battle. The Demon Slaying Sect, who swore to annihilate all demons and monsters, naturally needed comprehensive knowledge about them. Otherwise, how could they tackle them? With this in mind, he promptly fed the scroll to the Book Worm. In just a moment, he sensed another piece of information conveyed by the Book Worm. "So, this is the Supreme Divine Art of the Thunder Hawk Clan, the Five Elements Thunder Law." Zhou Sui''s eyes narrowed. He instantly grasped the importance of this inheritance; it was without doubt one of the highest inheritances of the Thunder Hawk Clan. According to the introduction, the high-ranking Five Elements Thunder Law was originally transmitted from the Upper World. Following the Thunder Hawk Clan''s acquisition of this Divine Art, their powers drastically escalated. Only the core members were imparted the Thunder Law Divine Art. Yet Ying Shisan, a high ranking fourth-stage Demon cultivator, didn''t expect to be killed by a human, thereby letting the Five Elements Thunder Law fall into Zhou Sui''s hands. "Generally, the various cultivation techniques of the Demon Clan are not suitable for humans." "After all, these cultivation techniques were created in accordance with the physique of the Demon Clan itself." "If humans try to forcibly circulate these techniques, serious problems may arise, potentially leading to deviation and death." "But Divine Arts are different." "Fundamentally, they are methods of harnessing the power of heaven and earth." "If the Demon Clan can use these, so should humans." "As long as you thoroughly comprehend the essence of Divine Arts, you can apply them freely." Zhou Sui was ecstatic. It was evident from the inheritance alone that the Five Elements Thunder Law was formidable. It was a divine art technique that pointed directly to the grand Dao; its power was simply beyond imagination. Although he wielded the power of the Robbery Thunder Worm, it was merely a crude use of the Worm''s power. Only by learning a genuine Thunder Law can he freely employ this power. Clearly, the Five Elements Thunder Law would offer him substantial guidance. It will allow him to fully grasp the utilization of the Power of Thunder. "Thunder is the command of the heavens." "Once mastered, it can control lightning, pray for rain and clear skies, treat curses, subdue demons, drive away locusts, cure diseases, and refine wandering spirits." "To master the Five Elements Thunder Law, one has to be proficient in the Power of Five Elements." "This alone has stumped countless Thunder Hawk demon cultivators." "Even Ying Shisan was stuck at this step, unable to progress further in his cultivation." Zhou Sui scratched his chin. He could sense the breadth and depth of the Five Elements Thunder Law. It was immeasurable, infinitely profound and full of wonders. It was indeed the supreme inheritance of the powerful clan, depicting the utmost mystery of the Thunder Law. While Ying Shisan couldn''t begin practicing, he was different. Because he had already learned the Five Elements Alchemy Technique and had reached the Grandmaster Realm, having thoroughly comprehended the mysteries of the Five Elements'' power. It could be said that he has already entered the door. He didn''t need to waste a lot of time and effort. Compared to Ying Shisan, he was naturally several folds advanced. "According to the number of Five Elements, there are Three Easts, Two Souths, One North and Four Wests. The center is the origin of all, hence it is the Five Thunders." "To successfully cultivate this technique, one must draw in the lightning." Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The Five Thunders each belong to one of the Five Vital Organs." "When the energies of the five organs gather and integrate into one, only then can you reach the grand Dao, mastering the essence of the Five Thunders." "The liver represents the Soul of the East Wood, the lungs represent the Corpse of the West Metal, the heart is the Spirit of the South Fire, the kidneys represent the Essence of the North Water, and the spleen is the Earth of the Central Palace. Therefore, when the sage does not see, the soul returns to the liver, the essence is in the kidney when the ear does not hear, the spirit is in the heart when the tongue does not taste, pneumonia is in the lungs when the nose does not smell, and the mind is in the spleen when the limbs do not move. Therefore, it is known as the Gathering of Five Thunders." A shade of enlightenment appeared on Zhou Sui''s face. Due to his control over the Robbery Thunder Worm, his affinity with the Power of Thunder is multiple times higher than that of other cultivators. To a certain extent, he could be considered a child of the heavenly thunder. His body could naturally contain a large amount of Thunder''s Power. As per this technique, to successfully cultivate the Five Elements Thunder Law, he must draw lightning into his body and combine the Five Elements Thunder force from the heaven and earth with his own heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys. Once the five vital organs integrate the Five Elements'' Thunder force, forming the integration of Five Thunders, you can resonate with the Five Elements Divine Thunder in the heaven and the earth, enabling you to freely control the Five Elements Divine Thunder. Of course, achieving this is extremely difficult. Firstly, you would require a strong body capable of containing the power of thunder and not be destroyed by it. Otherwise, it wouldn''t result in cultivating a Divine Art but would instead lead to a death wish. In fact, every year, many Thunder Hawk demon cultivators died due to the cultivation of the Five Elements Thunder Law. They couldn''t handle the power of Five Thunders within their body, resulting in self-explosion and destruction of their internal organs. Chapter 592 - 325 Five Elements Thunder Law, Increase Cultivation by a Hundred Years_2 It''s precisely because of this that even within the Thunder Hawk Clan, the number of demon cultivators who can truly master the Five Elements Thunder Law is few and far between. However, once successfully practiced, the power this Divine Art unleashes is beyond ordinary, regarded as unparalleled at the same level. "These demon cultivators from the Thunder Hawk Clan really are Fortune Handing Boys." "They''ve not only brought me so much beast blood and material." "They''ve even brought me a Thunder Law Divine Art, it''s like heaven is helping me." Zhou Sui was very excited. He felt that this Divine Art was a perfect match for him; they could be called a match made in heaven. If he could learn the Five Elements Thunder Law, his combat power would definitely take a massive leap. "Darling, did you get some treasure? Why are you so happy?" At this time, Master Peach Blossom and the others were curiously watching Zhou Sui. "Exactly, I have obtained a Thunder Law Divine Art this time, its power is limitless." "Today is truly a massive harvest, a cause for celebration." Zhou Sui laughed out loud, embracing his wives and concubines. Hearing this, the faces of Master Peach Blossom and the others reddened. They knew exactly what this mischievous man was thinking, he clearly wanted to frolic, but they did not refuse, and started feeling a bit excited. Their faces turned blush-red as they cast flirtatious glances at Zhou Sui, sending a very clear message. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before long, Zhou Sui led them into the hot springs. Sounds of pleasure could be heard. Several days later. Xuanhuang Island. Dark clouds rolled in the sky above, thunderous rumbles from heavenly tribulation resonated. The echoing sounds of thunder. In an alchemy room. Clearly, Zhou Sui was making pills; the natural choice being the fourth stage Treasure Pill, the Purification Snow Lotus Pill. As for this type of pill which can increase one''s cultivation, the more the merrier. So he didn''t waste any time, he started concocting them immediately. "Success." "Haha, I can''t believe I managed to make a Purification Snow Lotus Pill." "I guess I can consider myself a top-tier fourth-grade pill master now." At this moment, Zhou Sui was smiling as he looked at the pill furnace in front of him, which revealed nine perfectly round pills, as clear as crystal, wafting a strong medicinal aroma. Just taking a sniff was enough to rejuvenate and heal all diseases. Without hesitation, he swallowed one of the Purification Snow Lotus Pills. Rumbling noise~~ At this moment, Zhou Sui activated the Insect God Sutra, began refining the Purification Snow Lotus Pill. Immediately, vast medicinal power was instantly refined and transformed into strands of Nascent Soul Mana. The Nascent Soul in his Dantian Qi Sea was greedily absorbing the medicinal power of this Purification Snow Lotus Pill. The Nascent Soul Mana within him was increasing exponentially in power. After an unknown amount of time, he finally stopped. "A fourth-grade inferior Purification Snow Lotus Pill can actually increase my cultivation by twenty years." "The only regret is that after consuming three of them, resistance to its effects will start to form." "Even if I consume more, it won''t improve my cultivation." "But even so, it''s quite astonishing. After all, it''s equivalent to an increase of sixty years in cultivation." "For the typical Nascent Soul cultivator, it saves sixty years of bitter cultivation, it''s as if they''ve been granted an extra sixty years of life." "In the future, I can also spend more time challenging the Divinity Transformation." Zhou Sui was extremely excited. Frankly speaking, if he relied solely on bitter cultivation, it would simply take too long. As a cultivator, you still need to rely on pills to enhance your cultivation efficiency and rapidly increase your cultivation. Typically, each stage of the Nascent Soul realm requires hundreds of years of cultivation. If there are no pills to assist, it will require a long period of bitter cultivation. Otherwise, there''s no chance of progression in cultivation. "All in all, this is already a big win." "A fourth-grade inferior Demon Core can be made into a fourth-grade inferior Purification Snow Lotus Pill." "A fourth-grade middle-grade Demon Core can naturally be made into a fourth-grade middle-grade Purification Snow Lotus Pill." "A fourth-grade top-grade Demon Core can be made into a fourth-grade top-grade Purification Snow Lotus Pill." "Basically, the grade of the Purification Snow Lotus Pill Mainly depends on the grade of the Demon Core." "Each level of the Purification Snow Lotus Pill should only be taken three times, any more than that would be useless." "The fourth stage, Middle Grade Purification Snow Lotus Pill, can increase one''s cultivation by fifty years." "The Fourth stage, Top Grade Purification Snow Lotus Pill can increase one''s cultivation by a hundred years." "Looking at it this way, those monsters are essentially the best supplements for cultivators." "By hunting a fourth-stage monster, one can drastically improve their cultivation." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. From a certain perspective, the invasion of the Ancient Monster World is obviously a disaster. But if one''s power is strong enough, this disaster can actually become an opportunity. If a cultivator could hunt a large number of fourth-stage monsters, they might be able to reach the Divinity Transformation Realm in a short time. Many Nascent Soul Ancestors, who were struggling in their original realm, now saw an opportunity for a dramatic increase in their cultivation. Of course, this is also true for monstrous practitioners. They can swiftly increase their cultivation by devouring human Nascent Souls." "This time, I acquired a Top Grade fourth-stage Demon Core." "Twenty-three Middle Grade fourth-stage Demon Cores, and a hundred and four Lower Grade fourth-stage Demon Cores." "If all of them are refined into Purification Snow Lotus Pills, they could increase my cultivation by a hundred or two hundred years." "I might be able to attempt breaking through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage soon." Zhou Sui clenched his fists. He felt that the invasion of the Ancient Monster World was indeed an opportunity for him. If the Ancient Monster World invasion hadn''t occurred, even with a Dao companion''s help, it would be impossible to advance to the Nascent Soul Late Stage realm without a few hundred year''s time." Of course, strength is needed. Without strength, one cannot turn a crisis into an opportunity. With that in mind, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate and started refining all the remaining Demon Cores into Purification Snow Lotus Pills." The sky above Xuanhuang Island was covered in dark clouds with occasional sounds of Heavenly Tribulation thunder strikes. ...... Twenty years later. Time flowed like a river, and in the blink of an eye, twenty years had passed. Tri-Star Island Group, on the outermost area. Giant ships began appearing over the sea. These hundreds of ships formed a large fleet, filled with cultivators and mortals. They were migrating towards Tri-Star Island Group. The cultivators and mortals on the ships were all gaunt, with faces weathered by hardship, appearing tormented by the disaster. But their eyes were full of hope, constantly looking towards the distant sea, as if waiting to arrive at their safe haven." "We''ve been sailing for several years, we''re finally about to reach Xuanhuang Sect." "Isn''t it? The suffering is finally ending. Once we enter the sea area ruled by Xuanhuang Sect, those damned monsters wouldn''t dare invade, then we''ll be totally safe." "Alas, over these decades, due to the Ancient Monster World invasion, too many creatures appeared creating a beast tide, assaulting islands one after another. These islands are no longer suitable for humans to live on. Only the Nascent Soul Ancestors can protect us." The human cultivators were discussing in sorrow. They were living well on their original islands, occupying a second-stage Spirit Vein which could support a Foundation Establishment family. No one could control them. Life was free and prosperous. But the invasion of the Ancient Monster World changed all of that. A large number of monsters rushed out from the gates of the world, scattered across the Canglan Sea area, looting, and killing. The weaker human beings couldn''t resist at all. They were almost instantly slaughtered. Even the Foundation Establishment families and the Golden Core families couldn''t resist this beast tide." So they had to abandon their ancestral properties, bring a large number of mortals, and migrate to a safer place." For them, the safest place in the nearby sea area is undoubtedly the Tri-Star Island Group occupied by the Xuanhuang Sect." This area has become a safe haven for countless refugees." It is said that once you enter the Tri-Star Island Group, you will be totally safe, under the protection of the Xuanhuang Sect, and the monsters dare not easily set foot." If they do, they will certainly be slaughtered by the cultivators of the Xuanhuang Sect." This is why so many cultivation families came together, leading a large number of their people to migrate." Even though it took several years and cost countless lives, they had to move to a safer place." Otherwise, their family would definitely be slaughtered by the monsters." Chapter 593 - 326: The Dark Past of Xuanhuang Ancestor, Once Kept as a Lover_1 "Is Xuanhuang Sect really willing to protect us?" Some were still a bit skeptical. After all, that sect was of the Nascent Soul level. If they deny our joining, our voyage would likely signify our doom, trapped in no man''s land, condemned to oblivion. "Relax, this is an order directly from the Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect." "Anyone who wants to seek refuge with Xuanhuang Sect is welcome." "Actually, it''s not just us, there are many cultivator families seeking refuge with the Xuanhuang Sect." "We are just one among them." "In fact, some cultivators from our clan have already traveled through the teleportation array to the Tri-Star Island Group to confirm this." A cultivator said solemnly. If they hadn''t triple-checked this matter, they wouldn''t make such a major move of relocating their clan. For cultivator families, these are life-and-death matters. They wouldn''t act recklessly without being 100% certain. "Right?" "To confirm this matter with Xuanhuang Sect, our family spent three Higher Grade Spirit Stones." "We suffered heavy losses." Another cultivator grimaced, feeling the pain of loss. For ordinary cultivator families, three Higher Grade Spirit Stones were incredibly expensive, equivalent to 30,000 Lower Grade Spirit Stones, not everyone could afford such an amount. They could have used the teleportation array to directly transport themselves to the Xuanhuang Sect. But they preferred to take a ship, voyaging for years to reach the Tri-Star Island Group because they lacked funds. Rich cultivators could directly travel through teleportation arrays. Those slightly less wealthy took a Flying Boat, which was faster. But they, unable to afford even a Flying Boat, had to settle for ordinary boats, sailing across the vast sea. In the Canglan Sea, boats were still the main form of transport. Like the Flying Boat, they were a luxury transport mode, each activation required a large amount of Spirit Stones. Not many cultivators could afford that expense. "But it''s all worth it." "Monsters have invaded all around the Canglan Sea, it''s a sight of devastation." "Only the area where the Xuanhuang Sect is located, does not have many monsters daring to invade." "The reason is simple, that''s because Xuanhuang Sect is strong enough." "Twenty years ago, when the Thunder Hawk clan invaded, the Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect personally fought them." "He killed millions of monsters and over a hundred fourth-stage monsters in that battle." "That battle rocked the entire Canglan Sea." "Since then, these monsters have not been as arrogant as before and have even retreated, no longer expanding their power." "As for the region where Xuanhuang Sect resides, no monster dares to invade." "So as long as we join Xuanhuang Sect, we are entirely safe, and no longer need to worry about threats from monsters." The face of another cultivator revealed an admiring look. Only such a strong force could represent hope in such chaotic times. It was because of this that countless cultivator families were seeking refuge there, hoping to get the protection of Xuanhuang Sect. "Xuanhuang Ancestor is indeed our Human clan role model. He might even be the leading Nascent Soul in the Canglan Sea." Someone said admiringly, overwhelmed with respect. The person everyone considered the Sect Master of the Xuanhuang Sect, had already become a personage at the Ancestor level. "It''s said that Xuanhuang Ancestor was just a Loose Cultivator in his youth. Although talented, he wasn''t valued and couldn''t even become a Sect Disciple, only a Loose Cultivator." "But with his good looks, he won the favor of some Foundation Establishment female cultivators and became their guest." "Even after joining the Wuji Alliance, he got the favor of the Nascent Soul cultivator, Master Peach Blossom, who taught him generously." "It was then that Xuanhuang Ancestor was able to advance to Nascent Soul and become an Ancestor." Someone whispered, revealing the gossip they''d heard. "No way, so you''re saying Xuanhuang Ancestor was actually a kept man?" "He climbed the ranks by cozying up to older female cultivators to get to where he is today?" Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Quite a few people were shocked. They never expected the renowned Xuanhuang Ancestor, who dominated the Canglan Sea, had such an interesting past. They were very interested in these gossips about the Nascent Soul Ancestors. "There''s no other way." "Xuanhuang Ancestor was a Loose Cultivator, with no background at all." "In this era, what use is talent? It''s all about the background." "But Xuanhuang Ancestor was versatile, even if he was ''taken care of'' by older female cultivators, he endured humiliation." "There is a rumour that he had a secret Daoist name, the Heavenly Jade Daoist." "It''s imaginable how much he must have done to please those older female cultivators and high-ranking female cultivators." "Thankfully now, Xuanhuang Ancestor has become an influential figure." "Even so, it doesn''t cover up his youthful dark history and the humiliation he endured." The cultivator spun his rumor with a mysterious tone. He believed that behind the rise of every Nascent Soul Ancestor, there were bloody and teary stories. This included Xuanhuang Ancestor. "Never thought that the famous Xuanhuang Ancestor of the Canglan Sea had such a tragic history." "To get some resources, he was willing to become the Heavenly Jade Daoist." "But to be fair, if I were taken care of by Master Peach Blossom, I think I would be willing too." "You know nothing. It is said that Xuanhuang Ancestor was an unmatched handsome young man. Even Master Peach Blossom couldn''t match him in terms of beauty. It can be said that Xuanhuang Ancestor suffered a great loss by being taken care of. Don''t you know how perverted those older female cultivators are? They will use any means." Chapter 594 - 326: The Dark History of Xuanhuang Ancestor, Once Kept by Someone_2 "My heavens, did the Xuanhuang Ancestor actually go through this treatment when he was young?" "Hehe, you thought so, didn''t you? Do you think it''s easy to keep a low profile and bid your time? Without any skills, why should anyone need you?" "No wonder he''s the Xuanhuang Ancestor. He really is our role model. One who can yield and assert boldly, he surely is a real man." "Alas, such is the hardship of being a Loose Cultivator. For the sake of some cultivation resources, one must endure humiliation and degradation, even if it''s from a wealthy lady. Otherwise, how could one walk the path to immortality?" "Isn''t that the truth? The Xuanhuang Ancestor really is our model as Loose Cultivators." The multitude of cultivators paid their silent respects. They never thought that the renowned Xuanhuang Ancestor could have gone through such difficult times. Truly, it was beyond their imagination. "By the way, do not go around carelessly talking about this." "This is confidential information, not known to ordinary people." "If you let it slip and the disciples of the Xuanhuang Sect find out, none of us will get away with it." "Now that the Xuanhuang Ancestor has achieved great success, who knows what he might think." "I''ve heard he''s quite petty too. Those who have offended him, none escaped his wrath." "So you lot should not spread rumours." The cultivator said in a soft voice. "Of course, we know better." All the cultivators nodded their heads in agreement unanimously. Rumble~~ Just then, the ship suddenly shook. All the humans on board felt the intense trembling, as if hit by a giant wave. "What''s happening?" All the human cultivators were quite startled, sensing a life-threatening crisis. They all leaned out to see, looking towards the distant sea. Far, in the sea, a swarm of beasts resembling crocodiles appeared. Their bodies were black, covered in black iron armor, resembling a dark wave, thronging from a distance. Just the sight was overwhelming, numbering in tens of thousands. "Damn, these are Poison Crocodile monsters." "These are terrifying monsters that can live on both land and sea." "Their speed is fast on land, and even faster in the sea." "Many human islands have been destroyed by these Poison Crocodile monsters before, with humans being nearly wiped out." "These Poison Crocodile monsters have strong physical defenses and can release toxic fog. Ordinary cultivators get poisoned to death by the fog even if they get close, let alone their increased combat abilities." "They are simply monsters without any weaknesses." A Foundation Establishment cultivator''s face had turned extremely pale, trembling. He knew very well how terrifying these poison crocodile monsters were. If they really approached the fleet, every human on the ships would be killed by them and become the food in their bellies." "So many Poison Crocodile monsters, there must be several third stage monsters controlling them from behind." "Damn, we have just arrived at the Tri-Star Island Group, are we going to die now?" All the cultivators had a look of desperation on their faces. They knew it was almost impossible for them to deal with these monsters with their own abilities. They were only wondering whether they would die sooner or later. Roar~~ Just as they were feeling desperate, a stunning woman in a white dress rode into the sky on a white Lion, releasing an unmatched Nascent Soul pressure, covering a radius of a thousand miles. "Monsters encroach upon my Xuanhuang Sect territory." S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Die!" From a high position, she controlled the white lion which released a terrifying chill, spreading outwards from its body to the surrounding sea. "No!" "Nascent Soul Ancestor, why is there a Nascent Soul Ancestor here?" "Spare us, please spare us this time. We won''t dare to approach this sea area ever again." Numerous Poison Crocodile monsters were startled, their fur standing on end. Originally sensing a large number of mortals here, they thought to try their luck because they were still some distance from the Xuanhuang Sect sea territory. But who would have imagined they would be so unlucky to encounter a Nascent Soul Ancestor? Right at this moment, they wished to flee, but it was already too late. Because the white chill covering everything had frozen everything in its path. It was an extremely terrifying chill. It seemed as if hundreds of miles of sea had been frozen at this moment, forming a thick layer of ice. Thousands of Poison Crocodile monsters couldn''t even struggle. The moment they came into contact with the white chill, they were frozen into ice sculptures, robbed of life. You could still see their frightened, panicked, and indignant expressions before they died. In an instant, the very Poison Crocodile monsters capable of obliterating the fleet were wiped out in a second. Such a drastic change left all the cultivators present stunned, feeling like it was an apocalypse. Swoosh! Having dealt with the swarm of monsters, the beautiful lady, without turning back, rode away on her White Lion swiftly from this part of the sea. It looked like it was just a trivial matter for her. "Who is this Nascent Soul Ancestor? She''s so powerful, killing tens of thousands of Poison Crocodile monsters with just one wave of her hand. That''s too powerful!" The cultivators were dumbfounded, shaken. "If I''m not guessing wrong, she should be the Peak Master of the Immortal Mist Peak of the Xuanhuang Sect, Ancestor Leng Yuexi. The white lion beside her is not a spirit beast, but a fourth stage puppet called Ice Lion Puppet." Chapter 595 - 326: The Dark History of Xuanhuang Ancestor, Once Kept as a Mistress_3 "It is said that the Xuanhuang Ancestor obtained this at some Divinity Transformation site, and then gifted it to Ancestor Leng." "For the past twenty years, Ancestor Leng has occasionally appeared in these waters, slaying the invading demonic creatures." A cultivator quickly spoke up, sharing the information he had. This Ice Lion Puppet was of course acquired by Zhou Sui, from the Sect of Artifact Refining. But for Zhou Sui, a fourth-stage puppet couldn''t enhance his fighting power significantly, so he gifted the four fourth-stage puppets he had obtained to companions like Leng Yuexi. Furthermore, over the years, due to him obtaining a large amount of fourth-stage demonic creature materials, Zhou Sui had also crafted some fourth-stage puppets, which served as the treasured artifacts of the Xuanhuang Sect, equivalent to Nascent Soul level powers. "So, are you implying that there''s more than one Nascent Soul in the Xuanhuang Sect besides the Xuanhuang Ancestor?" Someone inquired curiously. "Of course, there is more than one Nascent Soul besides the Xuanhuang Ancestor." "To my knowledge, the entire Xuanhuang Sect has at least seven or eight Nascent Souls." "And they are all female cultivators, Nascent Souls, who are partners of the Xuanhuang Ancestor." A cultivator said mysteriously. "I have also heard of this." "Originally, these female cultivators seemed to be in the Golden Core Realm only." S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "But with the protection of the Xuanhuang Ancestor and gifts of magical instruments, they all broke through to become Nascent Souls." "In other words, all female cultivators associated with the Xuanhuang Ancestor became Ancestors in their own right." "Even the least successful of them could attain the level of a Golden Core Master." "If I could become a partner of the Xuanhuang Ancestor, I might also have a chance to become a Nascent Soul Ancestor in the future." A female cultivator flashed a pair of infatuated eyes. "Hehe, stop dreaming." "I don''t know how many female cultivators want to marry the Xuanhuang Ancestor." "But sadly, those cultivators can''t even approach the Xuanhuang Ancestor." "And you''re thinking about jumping ranks. Isn''t that a pipe dream?" "Of course, if you really become a partner of the Xuanhuang Ancestor, your fate might indeed change." Many cultivators exclaimed. The female cultivators beside them were also showing signs of interest. Unfortunately, their spirits quickly dampened, considering that they were of humble origins, how could they ever find favor with the Xuanhuang Ancestor? The latter probably wouldn''t even spare them a glance. "By the way, since Ancestor Leng has killed these demonic creatures, can we take away the remains?" Someone eyed the carcasses of the dead poison crocodile creature. If they managed to obtain one, it could likely be exchanged for a large amount of Spirit Stones. "Stop dreaming. Didn''t you see the disciples from the Xuanhuang Sect coming on the Flying Boat?" "The sect disciples have their eyes on these carcasses; there''s no way we''ll get a chance." "We better behave ourselves." "It''s already quite an achievement to survive in these waters; don''t make unnecessary trouble." A cultivator reminded. Upon hearing this, many fellow cultivators immediately snuffed out their plans. ... Not much time passed before Leng Yuexi returned to the Immortal Mist Peak. Boom~~ She used a small Teleportation Array inside the Immortal Mist Peak, and in the next second, she was back on Xuanhuang Peak on Xuanhuang Island. Of course, this small Teleportation Array was built by Zhou Sui. The purpose of it was to facilitate communication between the two islands. While most of the time was spent cultivating on Xuanhuang Island, occasionally it was necessary to return to the Tri-Star Island Group to handle the affairs of the Xuanhuang Sect. So a small teleportation array was still necessary. "Sister Leng is back, nothing happened on the Tri-Star Island Group today, did it?" At this moment, Master Peach Blossom and others were cultivating on the Xuanhuang Peak. Seeing Leng Yuexi return, they all asked her curiously. "Nothing happened." "Just a swarm of demonic creatures suddenly appeared on the periphery of the Tri-Star Island Group." "I eradicated them all." "In recent years, the Demon Clan hasn''t been making any significant moves." "I always feel as though this is the calm before the storm." Leng Yuexi said with a worried expression. She wasn''t one to stay and cultivate on Xuanhuang Island all the time. Occasionally, she liked to go out and about. So, she would ride on her fourth-stage Ice Lion Puppet to patrol, checking for any invading demonic creatures. If there were any, she would take care of them on the spot. Since it all happened within the Tri-Star Island Group, if something unforeseen happened, she could escape within moments. So, there was no need to worry about danger. "Indeed, it seems a bit strange." "Although rumors say that the Demon Clan was utterly intimidated by our last battle at the Tri-Star Island Group, hence they temporarily halted their activities." "But I can''t help but feel that things aren''t as simple as they appear. Perhaps there''s a big conspiracy brewing." "For this reason, powers like the Wuji Alliance and other Nascent Soul forces have been trying various methods to investigate the Demon Clan''s plans." "Without this knowledge, no one can rest easy." Master Peach Blossom said in a solemn tone. She also felt that the overbearing Demon Clan wasn''t as simple as it appeared, there must be a bigger scheme in progress. Regrettably, there was no evidence to prove this as of now. Presently, all they could do was wait for news from other forces. "Sigh, the beast tides created by the Demon Clan are growing larger and larger." "Originally, we human cultivators were spread across various islands in the Canglan Sea." "But threatened by these demonic creatures, many human cultivators started migrating, gathering on fourth-stage islands." "Just like our Tri-Star Island Group now, accumulating more and more humans." "I wonder if the Tri-Star Island Group can bear the burden of so many human cultivators if this continues." Chapter 596 - 326: The Dark History of Xuanhuang Ancestor, Once Kept as a Lover_4 Leng Yuexi was worried about this. "I don''t think this is a problem." "The Tri-Star Island Group is still rather large." "And it''s not just Wood Star Island, Water Star Island and Fire Star Island." "In addition, there are small islands hundreds and thousands of kilometers in diameter." "These islands can also accommodate a large population." "For the time being, the population of our Tri-Star Islands has not yet reached its limit." Lin Yazhu said in a deep voice. She had also calculated this, feeling that the current population is still far from its limit. This is because the Tri-Star Island Group is in a rather remote area. Humans from too far away cannot reach this sea area. Most of the migrants came from nearby sea regions. Thus, there is no need to worry about too much migration. "That''s good." Upon hearing this, Leng Yuexi nodded and then looked at Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, and Xia Jingyan with curiosity, asking, "How do you ladies feel now? Are there any issues using the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill for cultivation?" She knew the limitations of the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill ¡ª one could only stay where their destiny spiritual plant was growing Failure to do so would render all prior efforts futile. So the three women have always stayed on Xuanhuang Island and have never gone anywhere else. "No problems." "We''re feeling better than ever." "Since we started cultivating the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill, our cultivation level has improved at an astonishing speed." "We have now reached the Golden Core Realm." "In a few decades, we will be able to attempt to advance to the Nascent Soul Realm." "To be honest, we didn''t expect this Cultivation Technique to be so exquisite." "Of course, it''s also fortunate that our husband has accelerated the growth of the evergreen vine." "Otherwise, we wouldn''t have made such rapid progress in our cultivation." Ji Bingyu remarked with a lot of emotion. Originally, according to their Spiritual Root Aptitude, their cultivation in the Golden Core Realm was as slow as a snail''s pace. But since they started cultivating the Green Emperor''s Longevity Skill, their progress has been incredibly rapid, with continuous breakthroughs. All the way, they were promoted to the Late Golden Core Realm. It was as if they had attained the cultivation speed of the Heavenly Spirit Root. "As for not being able to leave the range of the evergreen vine, it doesn''t really matter." "In fact, the evergreen vine has grown even further now." "It covers an area of more than a thousand kilometers." Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "That means, we can actually move within a thousand kilometer radius." "But, the only people on Xuanhuang Island now are us, so there''s nowhere interesting to go." Mu Ziyi gave a slight smile. "Yeah, actually, we quite enjoy being at Xuanhuang Peak. It''s quite enjoyable to spend our time studying talismans, formations, alchemy, and other knowledge. Time flies quickly because there''s so much to learn in the world of cultivation." "It takes so long to even become proficient in one area." "It''s just that human life is too short." Xia Jingyan said with emotion. She had been deeply absorbed in the study of formations and had already achieved the level of Third Class, High Grade. Compared to before, her Formation Cultivation Level had increased countless times. Therefore, she didn''t find it boring to spend her days immersed in the profound understanding of formations. "I really envy you all." "With this rate of cultivation, I''m afraid you''ll ascend to the Divinity Transformation Stage faster than us." "This Cultivation Technique is simply a direct approach to the path of Divinity Transformation." Shen Biqian said, looking enviously at Ji Bingyu and the others. Despite their current status as merely Golden Core cultivators, if they continue to cultivate, it''s all but a given that they will evolve into Nascent Soul cultivators. Even achieving Divinity Transformation in the future is not impossible. "If Sister Shen is also willing, you can also practice the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill." "There are still a few seeds of the evergreen vine in our husband''s possession, which can be used as your destiny spiritual plant." "Even the evergreen vine in our bodies can give birth to new seeds when matured." "It will be convenient for all of you sisters to cultivate." "In the future, we will not be lacking the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root." Ji Bingyu explained. "While the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill is good, it''s not the path I want to pursue." "I still prefer alchemy a little more." Shen Biqian showed some interest, but she still firmly declined. She believed that she could also become a Divinity Transformation practitioner by continuing with her current Cultivation Technique. Although the Green Emperor''s Longevity skill was good, it didn''t suit her. "I wonder how our husband is doing right now?" Leng Yuexi asked curiously. "Well, he''s still in seclusion in his cave dwelling. He should be coming out soon, I guess." Chu Dieyi thought for a moment and answered. Chapter 597 - 327: Shameless Nascent Soul Ancestors, All Trying to Prey on My Daughter_1 At this moment, within the cave dwelling. "Thunder is yang, lightning is yin; the union of yin and yang forms the Thunderbolt." Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, his body exuding various forms of thunderbolt force ¡ª Wood Thunder, Water Thunder, Fire Thunder, Earth Thunder, and Gold Thunder ¡ª seemingly merging these Five Elements Thunder forces within the organs of his body: the Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney. At this moment, various Five Elements runes and Thunderbolt runes gathered together. In the end, they converged into a single seed. This was the seed of Divine Ability. This seed of Divine Ability then entered his Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney, merging with the force of the Five Elements Thunder. It seemed as though his body had integrated an endless amount of thunderbolt force, reaching every corner of his being. It was as if at this moment, his body had transformed into a body of Heavenly Thunder, capable of containing countless thunderbolt energies. "I''ve succeeded." "After twenty years, I''ve finally refined the Five Elements Thunder Law." "I''ve managed to condense the seed of Divine Ability." Zhou Sui opened his eyes, revealing a glint of awe-inspiring brilliance. It seemed as if a terrifying thunderbolt force was concealed deep within his pupils, with a mere glance carrying a terrifying destructive power. At this moment, he had a moment of clarity regarding what Divine Abilities were. In some ways, Divine Abilities are just skills at their highest level of expression. A cultivator continuously practices skills. When a skill is raised to its highest realm, it can be transformed into a Divine Ability. When a skill reaches the Divine Ability Realm, it acquires an ability to transform rot into the miraculous. And it can be instantly deployed. In the case of the average skill, a seal must be formed, along with a certain amount of preparatory time. But Divine Abilities only need a thought to instantly explode forth, capable of commanding the forces between heaven and earth, exhibiting earth-shaking power. It is somewhat similar to the Demon Clan''s Bloodline Divine Powers. However, Bloodline Divine Powers are inherited, possessed from birth, whereas Divine Arts can only be learned independently. But only upon advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm can one grasp Divine Arts. This is one of the reasons why Nascent Soul Cultivators are so formidable. A single Divine Art can overpower a thousand-miles area with destructive power similar to that of a nuclear bomb. "No wonder none of the skills I''ve cultivated since reaching the Grandmaster Realm could make any further progress." "That''s because I had already reached the limit of those skills." "If I were to further progress, I would be tapping into Divine Abilities." "Regrettably, this step impedes countless cultivators." "Unless one experiences a moment of Epiphany, understanding the worldly principles within the world." "Otherwise, no matter how hard one tries, it''s impossible to take this step." "Or, one could find a Divine Art, start practicing it directly, and thus master a Divine Ability." "Sadly, finding a Divine Arts technique is no easy task." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. After successfully cultivating the Five Elements Thunder Law, he felt a greater understanding of various skills. It''s clear now why he hadn''t been able to make any progress with the skills he had mastered before, remaining stuck in the Grandmaster Realm. This is due to the fact that advancing further would be stepping into the Divine Ability Realm. Frankly speaking, this is practically the limit of ordinary skills. There''s hardly any possibility of further advancement. Whoosh! At that thought, Zhou Sui flashed and immediately left the cave dwelling, arriving at a desolate area on Xuanhuang Island. Rumble Rumble~~ Acting on his thoughts, he immediately manipulated the Five Elements Thunder. It seemed as though at this moment the sky was brimming with dark clouds. The thunderbolts flickered, containing Gold Thunder, Wood Thunder, Earth Thunder, Water Thunder, and Fire Thunder ¡ª as if the Five Elements Thunder were converging in these clouds, constantly roaming the void. Then, thunderbolts fell from the sky in dozens, even hundreds, covering a radius of several hundred miles. The next second, they fiercely bombarded the ground, instantly creating numerous giant craters. Stones and debris flew everywhere, dust billowing, and black charred areas appeared on the ground. This seemed like an area bombarded by countless falling meteors. "As expected of the Five Elements Thunder Law." "Even at the entry-level, it can exhibit such power." "This Divine Ability is the bane of many monsters and demons." "Once deployed, it can inflict great casualties on them." "Even without the power of the Robbery Thunder Worm, just using its own power, the Thunder Law can bombard and kill the enemy." Zhou Sui smiled faintly, filled with joy. He felt a seed of Divine Ability gestating deep within his body, the seed of the Five Elements Thunder. On it, the runes of Gold Thunder, Wood Thunder, Earth Thunder, Water Thunder, and Fire Thunder emerged, intertwining with each other, fusing into one ¡ª this is the seed of a Divine Ability. However, right now this seed of Divine Ability is still quite weak, at the entry-level stage. If it further increases in strength, the power of this Divine Ability seed will become stronger and stronger, bursting with increasingly terrifying power. By that time, he would be a true Thunder God reincarnated, invincible. One can say that the considerable amount of time he spent learning the Five Elements Thunder Law was well worth it. "Oh right, let''s see if my cultivation has improved." With a thought, Zhou Sui immediately opens the virtual panel on his body. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Nascent Soul Mid-Stage (Progress 90%), Age: 185 (21000)] sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [Aptitude: Second-Grade Spiritual Root (99%)] [Swordsmanship: Fourth Stage High Grade (3%)] [Rune: Fourth Stage Middle Grade (35%)] [Seventh-Order formation: Fifth Stage High Grade (99%)] [Pill Master: Fourth Stage High Grade (80%)] [Artifact Refining: Fourth Stage Middle Grade (45%)] [Phantasma Transformation skill: Grandmaster (99%)] [Five Elements Alchemy Technique: Grandmaster (99%)] [Summon Demon Heart Sutra: Demon Seed, Summon Demon] Chapter 598 - 327: Shameless Nascent Soul Ancestors, All Trying to Prey on My Daughter_2 [Seven Apertures Spirit Secret: Heart-eye Recognition, Heart-eye Insight, Heart-eye Linguistics] [Judgement of Immortals Sword Art: First Art - Shapeless Sword Light] [Five Elements Thunder Law: Initiation, Ku Rong Mysterious Light: Great Achievement, Ancient Turtle skill: Second Level, Soul-Dispersing Stinger: Grandmaster, Fireball Technique: Grandmaster, Wind Blade Art: Master, Golden Light skill: Master, Ice Frost skill: Master, Spring Wind Rain skill: Master, Lightning Summoning skill: Master...] [Obsession Gu: Fifth Stage Middle Grade, Clone Gu: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Wine Bug: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Gold Eating Bug: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Book Worm: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Dream Soul Gu: Fourth Stage High Grade, Dragon Elephant Gu: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Golden Light Thousand Poison Gu: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Teleportation Insect: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Array Heart Gu: Fifth Stage High Grade, Object-searching Gu: Fourth Stage Middle Grade, Robbery Thunder Worm: Fourth Stage High Grade, Medicine Gu: Fourth Stage Middle Grade.] "My cultivation has astonishingly ascended up to 90%." "Looks like the Purification Snow Lotus Pill I alchemized indeed had a colossal effect." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. To be honest, in normal circumstances, his cultivation shouldn''t have reached 90% after just two decades of grueling cultivation. Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators would require one or two hundred years to rise to such a level. His swift pace of advance was naturally due to the effectiveness of the Purification Snow Lotus Pill. He consumed one Fourth Stage High Grade, three Fourth Stage Middle Grade, and three Fourth Stage Low Grade Purification Snow Lotus Pills, resulting in a cultivation boost equivalent to at least two hundred years. This saved him a considerable amount of cultivation time. It could be said that after some more time, he would be ready to break through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At that point, he would become one of the distinguished cultivators in the Canglan Sea. "Judging by the progress of the Five Elements Thunder Law, if I want to further advance in the Phantasma Transformation skill and Five Elements Alchemy Technique, I must metamorphosize them into Divine Arts, but that''s no easy task." Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. After careful consideration, he realized he was still clueless. Perhaps acquiring a comparable Divine Art could provide him with some insights. Otherwise, he would remain stuck at the Grandmaster Realm. However, that wouldn''t matter, because his current realm was already sufficient for his needs. He was in no hurry to progress further. "However, most importantly, my Spiritual Root Aptitude has astonishingly risen by 99%." "This means that I am just a little away from breaking through to the First Grade Spiritual Root." "Unfortunately, this is a massive bottleneck, and I won''t be able to break through in a short period of time." "Unless I obtain a Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine that can enhance Spiritual Root Aptitude." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes, There are only two types of Spiritual Medicines on Xuanhuang Island capable of enhancing Spiritual Root Aptitude, the Spirit Washing Begonia and the Buddha Flame root. Each of these would be of tremendous value in the outside world. Unfortunately, he had already consumed both these Spiritual Medicines. Consuming them again would yield no effect. So, he needed to find a new Spiritual Medicine capable of enhancing his Spiritual Root Aptitude. With this thought, he channeled the force of the Object-searching Gu, hoping to utilize its energy to find a Spiritual Medicine that could enhance his Spiritual Root Aptitude. Boom Boom Boom~~ In a flash, a surge of information from the Object-searching Gu flooded into the depth of his Sea of Consciousness. "So it''s the Fourth Stage Spiritual Medicine, Dragon Whiskers Ice-Fire Fruit." "It is a Spirit Fruit that can enhance Spiritual Root Aptitude." "However, this Spirit Fruit does not exist in the Cultivation World, it only grows in the ancient Demon Realm." "Could it be that to obtain the Dragon Whiskers Ice-Fire Fruit, I must get it from those demons?" Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. Honestly, he was quite curious about the ancient Demon Realm, a world that is on par with the Cultivation World. Such a world, dominated by the Demon Clan, naturally birthed numerous treasures unique to the Demon Realm. If there were exchanges between the two worlds, the strength of the beings in both worlds could perhaps be further enhanced. Unfortunately, the demons of the ancient Demonic Realm did not entertain this notion. To them, humans were not qualified to negotiate with them. Peace can only be maintained when the power between both parties is on an equal footing. If the balance of power is disrupted, they would undoubtedly attack or even enslave the weaker party. "According to the directions indicated by the Object-searching Gu, it seems that the Dragon Whiskers Ice-Fire Fruit is located in the northern region of the Canglan Sea," "That area appears to be under the rule of Piaomiao Palace." "And the Demon Clan''s headquarters is also located there." "Obtaining the Dragon Whiskers Ice-Fire Fruit might not be as straightforward as I imagined." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. But no matter how difficult it is to obtain, he wanted to give it a try. After all, only a clone would be dispatched, eliminating worries about an impatient accident. If he succeeded, his Spiritual Root Aptitude would quickly elevate to the First Grade realm. His Spiritual Root Aptitude would draw closer and closer towards the Heavenly Spirit Root. And he would possess the top cultivation qualifications in the Cultivation World, leaping to become a genuine unparalleled genie. Beep Beep~~ Just then, the Wuji Alliance token on Zhou Sui''s body suddenly sounded, "My lord, the Wuji Alliance is calling an urgent meeting. It might be of great relevance to the Demon Clan." This was a message from Master Peach Blossom. "Demon Clan?! Have they found out about the Demon Clan''s plans?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Truth be told, the Demon Clan hadn''t expanded aggressively over the past two decades. They simply occupied the realm gates, They built their cities centered around the realm gates to solidify their territories, Slowly reducing the living space of the Human Clan. However, they never launched an attack on the Human Clan, which was highly unusual. He suspected that the Demon Clan was engaged in a great conspiracy, but he was unable to ascertain it thus far. Chapter 599 - 327: Shameless Nascent Soul Ancestors, All Trying to Prey on My Daughter_3 Perhaps many Nascent Soul forces had joined forces, and finally uncovered the conspiracy of the Demon Clan. With this thought, Zhou Sui did not hesitate and immediately dispatched a clone of himself to Wuji Island. ... An hour later. Zhou Sui''s clone appeared inside the Wuji Palace on Wuji Island. At this moment, more than thirty Nascent Soul Elders from the Wuji Alliance attended this meeting, including Master Peach Blossom. As for people like Leng Yuexi, they did not attend, choosing instead to cultivate on Xuanhuang Island. After all, with Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom at the meeting, their presence was enough. "Zhou, my friend, how have you been?" "It''s an honor to finally see you again." "We''ve heard about what happened at the Tri-Star Island Group, Zhou, you''ve brought honor to the human clan." "Isn''t it? By killing so many fourth-stage monsters, you''ve effectively deterred the Demon Clan. Since then, they haven''t dared to encroach on our waters. This is all thanks to you." "By the way, Zhou, I have a daughter. She''s as beautiful as a flower and can serve as your concubine. Our families could be connected. How about it?" "Nonsense, with your daughter''s looks how could she match Zhou? Let my daughter marry him instead. She''s famously beautiful, and has a large backside - she''ll surely bear him ten or eight sons." Upon Zhou Sui''s arrival, each Nascent Soul cultivator greeted him respectfully. After all, Zhou Sui''s reputation was too prominent right now. With his own power, he had killed more than a hundred fourth-stage monsters, making his battle prowess arguably number one in the Wuji Alliance. Even Daoist Unlimited, the Alliance Hierarch of the Wuji Alliance, couldn''t compare to him. He was even being subtly referred to as the strongest in the Canglan Sea area. And Zhou Sui was still so young. He had the potential to become a Divinity Transformation Realm expert in the future. Knowing this, their attitude towards Zhou Sui was almost as if they were treating an elder, not a peer. Everyone was flattering, gushing, and currying favor. They even wanted to marry their daughters to him. After all, if they succeeded in this marriage alliance, they would have a potential Divinity Transformation son-in-law. No matter how it''s viewed, it''s a profitable deal. Either way, these Nascent Soul elders were so enthusiastic that even Zhou Sui found it hard to cope. "Alright, alright, no need for formalities." "This is a meeting of our Wuji Alliance; let''s cut the chatter." "Everyone quiet down; the meeting is about to start." In the end, it was Daoist Unlimited who stepped in to relieve Zhou Sui, causing the other Nascent Soul cultivators to stop. He glared angrily at these shameless Nascent Soul elders, all trying to curry favor with a potential son-in-law. What audacity! Wasn''t this blatantly planning to cuckold their own daughters? Truthfully, if they weren''t elders of the Wuji Alliance, he would have already slapped these shameless individuals dead. It was surprising for Nascent Soul cultivators to be so shameless. They had no dignity left as Nascent Soul ancestors, hoping to rise to power using their own daughters. Of course, luckily he had taken advantage of proximity: he had had his daughter marry first, allowing them to become connected through marriage. "Father, what is the purpose of calling us for this meeting?" Master Peach Blossom immediately asked. She wanted to know what had happened to make her father summon them so urgently. This was quite unusual. "I called you over because we''ve uncovered the plan of the Demon Clan." "The reason the Demon Clan hasn''t waged war in twenty years isn''t because they fear us humans." "They''ve been constructing the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation all along." Having said this, Daoist Unlimited''s face suddenly turned grim and he scanned the many Nascent Soul cultivators present. "Ancient Monster Conversion Formation? What is that?" The many Nascent Soul cultivators looked at each other in confusion, their faces showing uncertain expressions. After all, they truly didn''t know what this formation was. "Well, it''s normal for you not to understand." "In fact, if it wasn''t for Tianjian Sect, we wouldn''t have known either." "As you all know, Tianjian Sect has many records of the Ancient Era." "They also know a lot about the Ancient Demon Realm." "So, they know more than we do." "This time, it was a Nascent Soul Elder from Tianjian Sect who discovered it." "The so-called Ancient Monster Conversion Formation is a sinister and malicious plan of the Demon Cultivators. They intend to use the ancient Demon energy to corrupt the spiritual veins of our Cultivation World." Daoist Unlimited clenched his fists, anger flashing across his face. "The ancient Demon energy?" "Could it be the original energy of the Ancient Demon Realm?! Even a strand of ancient Demon energy can corrupt the spiritual veins of our Cultivation World, turning them into Demon veins?!" A Nascent Soul cultivator turned pale, clearly startled. He had read many ancient books and naturally knew the difference between the Cultivation World and the Ancient Demon Realm. Why is it that the Cultivation World is thriving for humans and the Ancient Demon Realm is thriving for demons? It''s because the original energy in these two worlds is different. The Cultivation World contains Immortal World Origin Energy, while the Ancient Demon Realm contains ancient Demon energy. Immortal World Origin Energy can generate countless nature''s spiritual energy and numerous Spirit Veins, transforming the entire world into an environment suitable for humans to cultivate. As for the ancient Demon energy, it can generate numerous Demon Veins, transforming the world into an environment suitable for the Demon Clan to cultivate. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 600 - 327: Shameless Nascent Soul Ancestors, All Trying to Prey on My Daughter_4 Many demons grow rapidly by bathing in ancient demonic Qi. Even some unintelligent demons, once they ingest ancient demonic Qi, become sentient and embark on the path of cultivation. This is the origin of the Demon Clan. "Exactly, this is the Demon Clan''s plan to undermine our Cultivation World," somebody said. "Frankly speaking, it wouldn''t matter even if the Demon Clan takes over many of our islands. They are all part of the Cultivation World. Even if they occupy them for some time, we can recover them sooner or later." "However, if we allow the malicious plan of the Demon Clan to succeed and let the ancient demonic Qi erode the Spirit Vein, the entire Canglan Sea''s cultivation environment would turn completely upside down." "At that time, if our human cultivators constantly consume ancient demonic Qi, we may also turn into demon folk, become Demon cultivators, or even lose our senses, being eroded by ancient demonic Qi, turning into wild beasts." Daoist Unlimited clenched his teeth in anger. He realized the malevolent nature of the Demon Clan''s plan, which absolutely could not be allowed to come to fruition. Otherwise, the human clan would be utterly doomed. "Turn into Demon cultivators?" "Rumor has it that the lifespans of Demon cultivators are longer than ours." "If this really happens, won''t there be cultivators who fuel the trend?" "After all, if you turn into a Demon cultivator, it would effectively extend your lifespan." Zhou Sui squinted, pointing this out. He never doubted the inclinations of cultivators. Especially those cultivators nearing the end of their lifespan, if they knew about this opportunity, they would likely not hesitate to turn into Demon cultivators and continue their pursuit of immortality. "It''s not that simple." "Among us humans getting corrupted by ancient demonic Qi, only one in tens of thousands can truly become Demon cultivators." "It''s not to say that the higher one''s cultivation, the higher the success rate." "If there''s an incompatibility, one would be possessed by the ancient demonic Qi, subsequently turning into a wild beast without any sense." "So no cultivator would risk this." "Of course, for the Demon Clan, they aren''t particular about it, after all, the ones dying aren''t Demon cultivators." Daoist Unlimited shook his head. After all, humans and the Demon Clan are inherently different clans; if one wants to transform into a demon, the price paid is great. Even if successful, there are powerful side effects. "I heard that not only the Demon Clan, even the Demons, have polluted the Spirit Veins of the Cultivation World." Zhou Sui suddenly thought of Immortal Mist Island. Immortal Mist Island used to have a fourth-stage Spirit Vein, but due to the contamination of demonic Qi, the fourth-stage Spirit Vein was completely ruined, leading to the downgrade of Immortal Mist Island to third-stage standard. Ever since, the Immortal Mist Island could never breed Nascent Soul cultivators again. He felt Demons probably possess the same strength. "Indeed, there was an invasion of the Ancient Demon Realm in the Ancient Era." "Those Demons brought demonic Qi." "Unquestionably, this demonic Qi is even more terrifying than ancient demonic Qi, and the degree of pollution to Spirit Veins is deeper." "Once Spirit Veins get tainted with some demonic Qi, the entire Vein would completely fall apart." "Why have almost all fifth-stage Spirit Veins in our Canglan Sea area disappeared?" "It''s because during the Demon disaster of the Ancient Era, their demonic Qi invaded into our Canglan Sea area''s fifth-stage Spirit Veins." "The result was predictable. To prevent the corrosion of demonic Qi and the entire Cultivation World from being eroded by demonic Qi, cultivators of the Ancient Era had no choice but to destroy the fifth-stage Spirit Veins." "After all, no matter how formidable fight God Transformation cultivators put up, it''s impossible to destroy every fifth-stage Spirit Vein." "It is only because of demonic Qi''s corruption that cultivators of the Ancient Era had to adopt this desperate measure." Daoist Unlimited said helplessly, revealing a secret of the Ancient Era. The reason why many fifth-stage Spirit Veins disappeared had nothing to do with any God Wars, but it was due to the contamination from demonic Qi. One could say that the wounds from that war inflicted on the Cultivation World had yet to heal even until now. "Don''t only the Ancient Demon Realm and Demon Realm possess their unique original energy?" "Don''t we, the Cultivation World, have it?" "Can''t the power of our Cultivation World erode the Spirit Veins of other worlds?" Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He believed that such a method can''t be unique only to the Ancient Demon Realm and Demon Realm. The Cultivation World should have a similar method. "We, the Cultivation World, of course have one." "In fact, the Qi of Immortal Origin is our Cultivation World''s unique original energy." "During the Ancient Era, the Ancient Demon Realm wanted to contaminate our world''s Spirit Veins using demonic Qi, but the God Transformation cultivators of our Cultivation World ended up invading the Demon Realm, spreading Immortal Origin Qi everywhere." "As a result, many areas of the Demon Veins in the Ancient Demon Realm were completely ruined." "Because of this, a great war broke out between God Transformation cultivators of the two realms." "Later, neither side could claim victory and a peace agreement was signed." "They agreed not to spread demonic Qi or Immortal Origin Qi in each other''s world." "After all, doing so would only lead to mutual destruction." "But with the passage of time, it''s clear that Demon cultivators of the Ancient Demon Realm have torn up this agreement." Daoist Unlimited clenched his teeth in anger. "But why would those Demon cultivators do this?" "Even if real world-blending phenomena occur, it would only last three thousand years." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Once the time is up, the two worlds will separate." "This has absolutely no benefits for them; it''s purely harmful and unprofitable." Zhou Sui felt that it was meaningless for those Demon cultivators from the Ancient Demon Realm to do this¡ªit was just a waste of time and effort. Chapter 601 - 327: Shameless Nascent Soul Ancestors, All Trying to Prey on My Daughter_5 They merely devastate the environment of the Cultivation World. This does not confer them any significant advantages. "No, no, no, that''s not the case." "Once two-thirds of the Spirit Veins in our Cultivation World are transformed into Demon Veins..." "...then the fusion of the two realms won''t just last three thousand years, it could last thirty thousand years, or even three hundred thousand years." "If they are completely transformed into Demon Veins, then the two worlds would irreversibly merge as one." "Thus, the rank of the Ancient Demon World would escalate dramatically." "It would essentially be the Ancient Demon World engulfing the entire Cultivation World, expanding their world''s volume while upgrading the rank of their Spirit Veins." "Moreover, the God Transformed Honored One who executes this transformation would be rewarded by the World Origin. They''d receive the Marrow-Cleansing Vein-Cutting procedure, laying the foundation for their future ascension to immortality. The benefits are numerous and the applications are infinite." Daoist Unlimited said deeply. Originally, this information from the Ancient Era would be top secret. However, times have changed. In the present era, this information has been effortlessly disclosed by the Tianjian Sect. After all, the Tianjian Sect hopes that the cultivators of the Canglan Sea domain fully comprehend the gravity of this situation. Regardless of whether one belongs to the Righteous Sect or the Demonic Sect, we are all members of the Human Clan. If the Demon Clan gets its way, the Human Clan will be utterly doomed. If we do not unite, the human cultivators will undoubtedly perish." "They can directly consume the Cultivation World?" Upon hearing this, the numerous Nascent Soul cultivators were taken aback. They initially assumed that the invasion of the Ancient Demon energy was merely an erosion of several Spirit Veins and would not cause too much impact. However, they now realize that the ambition of the Demon Clan is far more terrifying than they had imagined. If the Demon Clan does succeed, the entire Cultivation World will fall into the hands of the Ancient Demon World. At that point, the Human Clan would become slaves to the Demon Clan, with no opportunity to turn the tide. At this moment, their faces stiffened to the extreme, as they were instantly aware of the gravity of the situation at hand. This was clearly a life and death battle. They could not afford any errors. "How do you obtain the so-called ''Qi of Immortal Origin''?" Zhou Sui asked. He was incredibly curious. He knew nothing about the origins of the Qi of Immortal Origin, the Ancient Demon Qi, or the Ancient Monster Qi. "Well, according to the introduction of the Tianjian Sect, the Qi of Immortal Origin is derived from the Fifth Stage top-quality Spirit Veins." "It''s said that the Fifth Stage top-quality Spirit Veins are the highest-ranked Spirit Veins in the Cultivation World." "These Spirit Veins directly communicate with the World Origin, hence they are classified as Fifth Stage top-quality Spirit Veins." S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If one arranges the Immortal Origin Formation within the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins, a strand of Immortal Origin Qi can be extracted in a millennium." "It''s likely that the Demon Clan extracts Ancient Monster Qi from their own Fifth Stage Demon Veins." Daoist Unlimited explained. "Alliance Hierarch, what role does the Qi of Immortal Origin play?" "It sounds very mysterious; it seems to have been documented in the classics of the Ancient Era." "Almost every Nascent Soul cultivator wants to obtain it." Someone curiously asked. They wanted to know what role the Qi of Immortal Origin plays. "The Qi of Immortal Origin is indeed of infinite use and is definitely classified as one of the most precious treasures in the Cultivation World." "One of its paramount roles is that it can assist Nascent Soul cultivators in advancing to Divine Transformation." "It increases the probability of advancing to God Transformation by at least fifty percent." "Why were there myriads of God Transformation cultivators in the Ancient Era? It''s because of the blessings of the Qi of Immortal Origin." "The God Transformation Pills we have in our era only mimic the power of the Qi of Immortal Origin." "Why has our Canglan Sea region been unable to produce any God Transformations since we lost the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein?" "Fifth Stage Spirit Veins not only improve the cultivation environment but more importantly, can extract the Qi of Immortal Origin." "Without the Qi of Immortal Origin, we can''t produce any more Nascent Soul Elders." "However, it''s said that the Eastern Wastelands, Western Wilderness Continent, and other lands still possess the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins." "So, they can also take advantage of the power of Qi of Immortal Origin and ascend to Divine Transformation." Daoist Unlimited said gravely. What?! On hearing this, many Nascent Soul cultivators were gobsmacked. Prior to this, they had no clue about the importance of the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins. Now it appears that the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins can extract the Qi of Immortal Origin and aid Nascent Soul Cultivators in advancing to Divine Transformation. No wonder without the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins, God Transformation was almost impossible. It turns out that such important treasures are produced by the Fifth Stage Spirit Veins. "So, by that logic, doesn''t the Ruins of Ku Rong Sect present an opportunity for Nascent Soul cultivators to advance to Divine Transformation?" The many Nascent Soul cultivators couldn''t help wondering. They were all thrilled by this idea. "Exactly." "The problem is that island has already been occupied by others." "They also have a Fifth Stage top-quality formation protecting it." "Even for a God Transformed Honored One, attacking it would prove to be quite challenging." "Our chances of capturing the Ku Rong Sect''s island are fundamentally impossible." Daoist Unlimited shook his head. Initially, the reason why hordes of Nascent Soul forces from the Canglan Sea came swarming, was naturally not only for the treasures of the God Transformation remains, but also for its Fifth Stage Spirit Vein. Unfortunately, the island had been occupied long ago and they could do nothing about it. The cultivator who had occupied the island of the Ku Rong Sect probably knew quite well what kind of treasure trove they had taken over. Therefore, they wouldn''t come out of seclusion until they had achieved God Transformation. Only by becoming a God Transformed Honored One can they safeguard the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein, and no one would dare to snatch it away. "What?!" Upon hearing this, Master Peach Blossom blinked her beautiful eyes because they had already occupied that island, and they were mainly cultivating over the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein. Of course, she kept it a secret, understanding very well the principle of quiet wealth accumulation. "Does the Fifth Stage Spirit Vein also possess this function?" Zhou Sui''s eyes were flashing back and forth. He didn''t know enough. These old Nascent Soul forces truly were impressive, as they knew so much more about ancient secrets than him, a Loose Cultivator. If it were not for the invasion of the Ancient Demon World, and their plans of uniting every cultivator, they would hardly be willing to divulge such information. After all, secrets are best kept limited to as few people as possible. "Enough about the Qi of Immortal Origin." "By now, you should also understand the danger faced by our Cultivation World." "If we don''t stop the Demon Clan, we all die, regardless of whether we belong to the Righteous or the Demonic Path." "Therefore, this time we must unite all Nascent Soul cultivators to launch a joint attack on the city constructed by the Demon Clan. "We must absolutely not allow the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation to be successfully arranged." Daoist Unlimited''s face bore a grave expression. Chapter 602 - 328: Flood Dragon City, The Demon Clans Main Base_1 "Alliance Hierarch, the problem is that the Demon Clan has built many fortresses. Which one should we attack?" One of the Nascent Soul cultivators asked. After all, many realm gates had appeared in the Canglan Sea, from which many monsters had emerged. They had built fortresses near these realm gates. There were so many fortresses of the Demon Clan, it wouldn''t be possible to attack each one. "Well, it''s not easy to set up the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation." "One could say it is a fifth-stage formation that requires a large amount of formation materials." "Even for the Demon Clan to provide such materials, it wouldn''t be easy." "So they can only build one Ancient Monster Conversion Formation at most." "According to intelligence, they have built the Flood Dragon City on an island in the Piaomiao Palace Sea." "This fortress is their true base, controlled by the Flood Dragon tribe." "The Ancient Monster Conversion Formation is also in this city." "So our main target to attack is the Flood Dragon City." Daoist Unlimited spoke solemnly. He shared the many pieces of information he had obtained. "Why would they construct the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation in the Piaomiao palace sea area? Is there something special about this place?" Zhou Sui squinted and asked. "Well, it is said that this island has a fifth-stage Spirit Vein." "Originally it was a fourth-stage island with only a fourth-stage Spirit Vein." "But since the realm gate appeared, it has received a lot of nature''s spiritual energy from the ancient Monster Realm." "Surprisingly, it upgraded the level of the fourth-stage Spirit Vein, advancing it to a lower-grade fifth-stage Spirit Vein." "Because of this, the demon cultivators chose this place to lay out the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation." "Once they erode this fifth-stage Spirit Vein, an area of millions of miles around the sea will be permeated with a thick ancient demonic aura. With this place as a foothold, they could continue to erode the Spirit Veins in the Canglan Sea." Daoist Unlimited explained. "Alliance Hierarch, I don''t find anything wrong with this plan." "This is a matter of life and death for the human clan, and we must stop these demon cultivators." "The problem is that these demon cultivators are powerful, with at least two or three thousand fourth-stage monsters." "Such formidable strength, even if we fight together, we may not be their match." A Nascent Soul cultivator expressed his concerns. They felt that the hope of victory in this battle was very slim. After all, there were too many enemies, and the human cultivators were no match. "Don''t worry, the power of those monsters is indeed formidable." "With two or three thousand fourth-stage monsters, even if Zhou Sui killed more than a hundred of them." "But that''s just a portion, and it can''t really hurt them." "We are all well aware of this, but that doesn''t mean we can''t defeat them." "Because this time both Sect Master Daoist Chongxu of Tianjian Sect and Daoist Tiansuan of Xuanbao Tower will wield the heavenly spiritual treasures. I believe you all know the power of these treasures." "If they used all their strength, they could burst out the power of Divinity Transformation in a short time." "In this case, even if they have countless fourth-stage monsters, it would be futile." Daoist Unlimited stood, his hands clasped behind his back. This was also the trump card of the various Nascent Soul forces in the Canglan Sea, the heavenly spiritual treasure. Although there were no God Transformation cultivators in the Canglan Sea, they could still temporarily burst out the power of Divinity Transformation with the help of the heavenly spiritual treasure, rendering the numerous fourth-stage monsters useless. "I see." "If that''s the case, then we do still stand a chance." Upon hearing this, the many Nascent Soul cultivators nodded in relief. They obviously knew the power of the heavenly spiritual treasures, which were extraordinary items. Even if they could only briefly release the power of Divinity Transformation, it would still be enough to cause severe casualties among the fourth-stage monsters. "Nephew, I''m afraid we''ll need your help this time." "After all, this is a battle concerning the survival of the human clan." "Plus, you possess a Heaven-spanning spiritual treasure." "You could be considered one of the highest combat powers in our Canglan Sea region." Daoist Unlimited looked at Zhou Sui. Clearly, the current Zhou Sui was also one of the trump cards of the Canglan Sea region. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Originally, having only two Heaven-spanning spiritual treasures wasn''t particularly safe. But now, with an extra Heaven-spanning spiritual treasure, it seemed almost foolproof. "Rest assured, leave it to me." Zhou Sui nodded. This time, he probably will need his true form to fight. Indeed, this battle will be extremely dangerous. It can''t be said to be a matter of life and death, but there will definitely be a risk of death. After all, this is a war between the demon clan and human clan, anything could happen. The problem is that he can''t avoid it now. If he lets the demon clan succeed, it won''t matter where he hides in the cultivation world, it will be of no use. The entire cultivation world will be swallowed up by the demon clan. This is something he can''t tolerate. He isn''t a turtle, shrinking back. He needs to act when it''s time to act. He is not timid or afraid, he just wants to avoid all risks. But when it''s really his turn to act, he won''t hesitate. "Alliance Hierarch, when shall we act?" A Nascent Soul cultivator asked. "That... There''s no hurry, we''re still preparing." "But it won''t take too long." "When the time comes, you''ll be notified." Daoist Unlimited didn''t give a specific time. After all, we need to prevent the existence of traitors. Who knows if any nascent soul cultivators have been bribed by the demon clan to become a traitor. Although the chances are small, it doesn''t mean it couldn''t happen. We still need to prevent it from happening. So only a few nascent souls know when to act. ... Meanwhile, at the Piaomiao Palace sea area, Bright Light Island. This island was once a well-known fourth-stage island in this sea area controlled by the Piaomiao Palace. But since the convergence phenomenon occurred, a large number of demon beasts swarmed out of the realm gate. As a result, Bright Light Island was occupied by the demon clan. All the humans on the island were slaughtered by the demon beasts, leaving nothing behind. The heart of the island was now taken over by a huge city called Flood Dragon City. This was a city built by them over twenty years, a city of the demon clan. Inside lived dense hordes of demon beasts from the ancient demon world. Most of the fourth-stage demon beasts live in Flood Dragon City. The leading demon cultivator was none other than Jiao Wuwei, an elder of the Flood Dragon clan. He was of the fourth-grade superior stage, and almost reached the fifth stage. He was a formidable demon beast in the Nascent Soul Realm. It was rumored that there was a hint of dragon blood in his body, which made his body incredibly formidable, with awe-inspiring demonic power. Even many fourth-stage demon beasts were utterly respectful to Jiao Wuwei and did not dare to disobey him. Of course, in addition to the Flood Dragon Clan, there were many other powerful clans from the ancient demon realm. For example, the Demon Phoenix Clan, Demon Fox Clan, Five Elements Scaled Clan, Demon Eagle Clan, and so on. Chapter 1247 - 442: The Old Bull Eats Tender Grass, Marrying Daoist Fengxi, True Phoenix Qi_2 Is this man foolish, or truly selfless? Ripples of emotion rose from deep within her heart. "Right, Sister Fengxi, you really should accept this Zhou Tian Star Soul Pill." "My husband''s skills are no secret to you, his ability to cultivate Spiritual Medicine is at the Grandmaster level." "To create another Zhou Tian Star Soul Pill is simply a matter of minutes." "Sister Fengxi, you''ve helped us so much, please don''t refuse this time." Bai Sujie immediately spoke up, persuading Daoist Fengxi. If it hadn''t been for Daoist Fengxi''s power, the humans of Fengxi City would have probably perished in the Thunderclap Mountain Range long ago. How else could they live so safely within the Shattered Star Sea? It can be said that Daoist Fengxi is truly the guardian deity of Fengxi City. In the past, it was Daoist Fengxi who sheltered her; now, it was her turn to help Daoist Fengxi. This is the cycle of cause and effect. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You''re right, stop dithering." "Do we really need to say so much given our relationship?" "You don''t think we can''t step into the Mahayana Realm without this Zhou Tian Star Soul Pill, do you?" "Don''t underestimate us too much." Tao Qili feigned an angry look. "Alright, I understand. I''ll accept this Zhou Tian Star Soul Pill." Hearing this, Daoist Fengxi smiled gracefully; she really was too concerned, these people were her close sisters. After so many years of life and death together, was there really need for so much polite speech? If she truly wanted to repay the favor, then waiting until she became a Mahayana Cultivator to return the favor wouldn''t be too late. She really was being too petty. Thinking this, she let go of the burden in her heart, her beautiful eyes twinkling strangely as she looked at Zhou Sui. ... Several days later. The commotion of the Eighth-Order Pill tribulation that had appeared on Fengxi Island gradually subsided. After all, such events were too commonplace, and the Human Cultivators of the Mysterious Thousand Secret Realm had become numb to them. Though they found Zhou Sui''s advancement to Eighth-Order Pill Master unbelievable, they also felt it was to be expected. As the overlord of the Mysterious Thousand Secret Realm, one of the most outstanding geniuses in human history, achieving this was only natural. Of course, to celebrate becoming an Eighth-Order Pill Master and the successful cultivation of the Zhou Tian Star Soul Pill, Zhou Sui also spent several days in joyous union with Bai Sujie and other Dao companions until he was completely exhausted. "You all need to moderate such activities." "As Cultivators, you should focus your energy on Cultivation, how can you indulge in momentary pleasures?" At that moment, Daoist Fengxi saw her several sisters and couldn''t help but speak her mind. Generally speaking, even as Dao companions, high-level Cultivators should spend most of their time on Cultivation. Who would be like these folks, indulging in pleasure all day long? It was simply too absurd. That man was nothing but a doting fool, frolicking with his beauties all day. "Sister Fengxi, this is also a form of cultivation." "Moreover, the speed of cultivation is faster than meditating alone, haven''t you seen how quickly our Cultivation has advanced?" "Not inferior at all to those unparalleled geniuses." Bai Sujie blinked her beautiful eyes, her face was rosy and full of vitality, showing no signs of fatigue. "Uh..." Hearing this, Daoist Fengxi was left speechless, not knowing what to say. Because the cultivation speed of her sisters was indeed very fast, even faster than her own in the past. At this rate, it might take less than a hundred years for her several sisters to advance to Unity. If they were in the Human Imperial City of old, they probably would already be considered regional lords. It could only be said, her sisters and that man might be proficient in a unique dual cultivation technique that could help both parties grow, hence such results. "Sister Fengxi, why don''t you marry our husband as well?" "After all, you are single." "If you marry our husband, then we will truly be as close as sisters." Hua Siqing giggled, making her suggestion. "How could that be possible? It''s too absurd; I''m much older than he." "Wouldn''t this be an old cow eating young grass?" Daoist Fengxi''s face blushed, and she waved her hands repeatedly. "What does being older matter? We are all Cultivators, age really isn''t an issue." "If we attain immortality in the future, that would mean an endless lifespan, what would a few thousand years matter?" "Besides, we are also older than our husband, aren''t we?" Tao Qili realized that Daoist Fengxi seemed a bit different from before and was no longer so resistant to becoming the Dao companion of their husband; perhaps this could work. Honestly, if Daoist Fengxi really became their husband''s Dao companion, then their family would truly be the rulers of the Mysterious Thousand Secret Realm, and there would be no possibility of division. So no matter what, it was beneficial for everyone to bring Daoist Fengxi into the family. "I would be willing, but I don''t know what Zhou Daoyou thinks?" Daoist Fengxi also made a decision quickly. She felt she had received too great a favor and could not repay Zhou Sui except with herself. The only useful thing she had now was the Pure Yin Qi in her body. If they were to dual cultivate together, perhaps it could help Zhou Sui advance even further, potentially saving a thousand years of bitter cultivation. Especially under the current circumstances, the faster the cultivation, the better. In this way, it could be possible to withstand the great disasters of the future. Honestly, the Zhou Tian Star Soul Pill was an unparalleled opportunity for Union Cultivators to advance to the Mahayana stage. Chapter 1248 - 442: The Old Bull Eats Tender Grass, Marrying Daoist Fengxi, True Phoenix Qi_3 If many female Mahayana cultivators of the Spirit World knew they could trade their bodies for such an opportunity, they would probably flock to it. For cultivators, their bodies are nothing more than vessels, not worth much at all. I just happened to be lucky to have gotten such an opportunity. "Don''t worry, as long as we take a firm hand, husband will certainly agree," Bai Sujie said bluntly, offering her suggestion. "Take a firm hand?" Hearing this, Daoist Fengxi was completely stunned; she hadn''t expected her sister to offer such bold advice. That was way too extreme. For a woman, it was utterly immodest. "What''s the big deal? That''s how several sisters ascended to their positions," Bai Sujie giggled. What?! Daoist Fengxi''s mouth twitched, and she looked speechlessly at Shi Yuxi, Hua Siqing, and Tao Qili. Although she had heard similar rumors before, she didn''t know the specifics. Now, hearing Bai Sujie describe it, she realized how daring these three women were. They were truly voracious. "Cough cough, Sister Fengxi, it''s nothing to fuss over." "After all, we were also pursuing our lifelong happiness; using some strategies is to be expected," Hua Siqing said, her thick-skinned face betraying her belief that what she did in the past was right. If it hadn''t been for that, she wouldn''t have gotten such great benefits and made such rapid progress in her cultivation. She could even become a great unification ability holder soon. "That''s right, that''s right, you have to strive for what you fancy; isn''t that what you taught us, Sister Fengxi?" Shi Yuxi asserted confidently. "This..." Daoist Fengxi was left speechless. Were her words meant to be interpreted that way? Even though the principle was sound, she hadn''t meant for her sisters to snatch men in such a manner. But perhaps her sisters were right. If they hadn''t been so bold in the past, they wouldn''t have gained such excellent men and benefited so much. Judging by the results, they were quite happy. Otherwise, they wouldn''t be working hard here every day without any slack. Perhaps she herself needed to humbly learn from her sisters. After all, this was something she indeed was not adept at; before this, she was just a cultivation maniac. Often indulging in cultivation, she had little experience with such matters of men and women. "Alright, perhaps you are right." "So, what should I do now?" Daoist Fengxi asked sincerely, wanting to know how she should proceed with her next plan. "Leave it to us, we guarantee that you''ll be satisfied and successfully marry into the Zhou family," Tao Qili giggled. She was delighted in her heart, finally having lured her sister into the Zhou family. After all, Daoist Fengxi was a cultivation prodigy; after consuming the Zhou Tian Star Soul Pill, she was sure to become a Mahayana cultivator. The Zhou family would then have the support of a Maha Stage Loose Immortal. For anyone, Daoist Fengxi marrying into the Zhou family was an immense blessing. It was like preemptively reconciling a conflict that could potentially arise. After all, a mountain cannot harbor two tigers unless one is male and the other female. ... In the deep of the night, within a cave mansion at the City Lord Mansion, Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, engaged in his daily dedicated cultivation, circulating the Insect God Sutra. He felt the Unity mana in his body increase bit by bit. However, clearly without pill supplements, his pace of progress was very slow. It was like the crawl of a tortoise. But he had grown accustomed to this sort of thing. Even if progress was slow, he persisted daily. Indeed, any advancement in cultivation was a joyous matter. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Not bad, if we continue like this, I should be able to breakthrough to the middle-stage Unity soon." Zhou Sui felt the surging Unity mana within his body and was immediately very satisfied. Clearly, with the aid of the Seventh Stage Treasure Pill, his cultivation progress was miraculously fast. Even faster and more efficient than when he was in the Void Refinement Realm. It just goes to show that pills are extremely important, practically accelerators for cultivation, better than any Spiritual Root Aptitude. "But the portal to the Prison Demon World is probably about to fully form." "Then I''m afraid the Prison Demon World will invade in full force." "Fortunately, Mysterious Thousand Secret Realm has already taken shape, providing some resistance." Through the power of the Fortune Qi Gu, Zhou Sui immediately sensed a vast Tribulation Breath emanating from his being. This Tribulation Breath enveloped not just him, but every human cultivator in the Mysterious Thousand Secret Realm. In fact, it shrouded all cultivators in the Spirit World. Without a doubt, it was a great tribulation targeting the entire Spirit World. He sensed that the portal would form soon, possibly within days or within years. The timing was uncertain but imminent. However, as someone residing within the Mysterious Thousand Secret Realm, there was still a possibility to avoid this great calamity. Even if those from the Prison Demon World were to come into the Mysterious Thousand Secret Realm, it was nearly impossible for them to find the entrance and exit. Of course, nothing in the world is absolutely certain, and perhaps the enemy might find a way to invade the Mysterious Thousand Secret Realm. But now, he had done all that he could do¡ªprepared as best as humanly possible. If danger still came despite all this, then there was nothing more he could do. Chapter 1249 - 442: Old Cow Eats Tender Grass, Marrying Daoist Fengxi, True Phoenix Qi_4 "I can only say it''s fate." "And worrying about it now is useless; I can only tackle things as they come." One hour later. Zhou Sui finished his cultivation session and walked out from the Cave Mansion, only to immediately see a stunning silhouette at the entrance of the cave. It was Daoist Fengxi. At this moment, Daoist Fengxi was wearing a red silk slip dress, outlining her perfect, proud curves, coupled with her beautiful face, she was truly an exceptional beauty, sexy to the point of drooling. "Daoist Fengxi, why are you here?" Zhou Sui blinked his eyes as he looked at Daoist Fengxi. "Zhou Daoyou, what do you think of me?" Daoist Fengxi''s beautiful eyes shimmered with a peculiar light, and her face turned slightly red, like a ripe apple. She did not answer Zhou Sui''s question, but instead posed one back at him. "Daoist Fengxi is naturally very wonderful," Zhou Sui naturally said. "How wonderful is that?" "Are you to the extent of becoming my Dao Companion? If it were you, would you like a woman like me?" Daoist Fengxi moved closer to Zhou Sui, cornering him against the wall, making no room for him to escape. "This." Zhou Sui was instantly taken aback. Somehow, he sensed that Daoist Fengxi''s affection for him had skyrocketed to one hundred percent, but he hadn''t done anything to cause such a rise. And she had also become suddenly so domineering. He felt as if he was just like a delicate wife being cornered by an overbearing CEO. There was absolutely no escape, no way to avoid. "Of course, Daoist Fengxi is exceedingly beautiful, with a charm that outshines the moon and a demeanor that stuns the whole nation. Who wouldn''t like a woman like you?" Zhou Sui honestly said. "If so, would you then take me as your wife?" Daoist Fengxi bluntly said, not bothering to beat around the bush. "Ah?" "Daoist Fengxi is really great, but I already have Dao Companions¡ªfour of them." Zhou Sui was a bit flustered for a moment and didn''t expect Daoist Fengxi to be so straightforward. "What about having four Dao Companions? Can''t there be one more?" "Or is it that you do not like me?" Daoist Fengxi''s breath was fragrant, as she became even more seductively charming. At the same time, she released a mysterious aura from her body, exuding a mystical power, quickly enveloping both herself and Zhou Sui as if merging into one. "Of course not." "Wait, what did you do to me?" Zhou Sui felt his body being captivated by some force, feeling an intense heat within, as if his body temperature was continuously rising, unstoppable. It seemed as if the Dragon Elephant Cells in his body were boiling over, like molten lava churning. This was quite unusual. Normally, his Dragon Elephant Bloodline should not exhibit such symptoms; certainly, something was done by Daoist Fengxi. "I didn''t do much." "I just released the True Phoenix Qi from my body." "This is the courting aura of the Phoenix Bloodline, more potent than any love potion in the world." "Just by smelling it, one will uncontrollably engage in the cultivation of yin and yang." sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I believe love cannot be expressed with words alone; only actions can prove everything." Daoist Fengxi smiled slightly. She felt even more excited now. The Heart Demon that appeared before in the Phoenix Immortal Mansion had not vanished. If she wanted to successfully cross the Mahayana Heart Demon Catastrophe, she must address this weakness beforehand; otherwise, she was bound to fail the tribulation. To be honest, she had been running away, avoiding her own feelings and not daring to face herself. Thus, the Heart Demon grew more fearsome. Only by confronting her own Heart Demon could she surpass it. Thus, she finally decided to face her true feelings squarely. She was attracted to this man, wanting to possess him, and it didn''t matter to her that he already had companions. Her intentions were as fervent as a moth drawn to flames. Or could be likened to a Phoenix reborn from its ashes. Even facing death, she did not care. "This, this..." Zhou Sui was dumbfounded, what deal was with these companions around him, all of them taking unconventional paths. If they weren''t trying to intoxicate him, they were attempting to drug him. He was really like a pampered wife, at the mercy of these companions. Thump! Before he could think further, he was pulled back into the Cave Mansion by Daoist Fengxi. Soon after, the door of the Cave Mansion closed quickly. Inside, waves of enchanting aura were released. Chapter 1314 - 456: Laurel Tree, the Undying Tree, the Main Material for Spring Autumn Gu Half a day later. Many cultivators of the Jade Rabbit clan in the Secret Realm were also informed of Zhou Sui''s arrival for the first time, causing a huge uproar. After all, he was the first outsider to enter the Jade Rabbit Secret Realm in countless years. This was truly an unprecedented event. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The Chief has completely lost his mind." "How could he let an outsider into the Jade Rabbit Secret Realm? He''s trying to doom our clan!" An elder of the Jade Rabbit clan was frantic, feeling that this move would definitely bring disaster to the clan. The Jade Rabbit clan was already very weak, with no Mahayana Cultivators at all. If it weren''t for the power of the Jade Rabbit Secret Realm, they couldn''t have survived until today. If this outsider were to spread the news about the Jade Rabbit Secret Realm, then the Jade Rabbit clan would be completely doomed. "It is said that this guy is a Union Cultivator from the humans, a favorite of our Chief." "That man is indeed exceptionally handsome, like a celestial being descending upon the mortal world." "Our Chief has been charmed by his beauty and has lost the ability to discern right from wrong, losing all reason." Another elder of the Jade Rabbit clan gritted his teeth. He completely saw Zhou Sui as a seductive figure like a fox spirit, specially designed to create chaos in the world, intending to harm the Jade Rabbit clan. Maybe the Jade Rabbit clan would be ruined by this detestable man. "Sigh, our Chief has been single for many years, always immersed in Bitter Cultivation, and rarely in contact with the opposite sex." "He has never seen such a fox spirit before. A little cunning could easily confuse our Chief." "This is a disaster for our Jade Rabbit clan." Numerous elders of the Jade Rabbit clan were deeply worried. They did not know what to do since Jade Immortal Child was the strongest in the Jade Rabbit clan and held absolute power. Who dared to say anything to Jade Immortal Child. Even if they said something, it wouldn''t be heeded. "What are we waiting for then? We must immediately expel this Human Cultivator." "This is our Jade Rabbit clan''s territory; we cannot allow outsiders here." "If our Chief tries to stop us, then we must protest unto death." A great elder of the Jade Rabbit clan gritted his teeth, resolutely deciding. Regardless of anything, they had to prevent the union; otherwise, the doom of the clan was imminent. "But Great Elder, that Human Cultivator has also offered a marriage proposal gift to our clan." A female cultivator of the Jade Rabbit clan weakly said. "Such nonsense with the marriage proposal gift, send it back immediately." "No matter what the gift is, it cannot buy our Chief of the Jade Rabbit Clan." The great elder of the Jade Rabbit clan cursed and grumbled. He thought that the human had completely lost his senses, thinking that money could buy them. "But this marriage proposal gift is exceedingly hefty." "He offered one million Immortal Crystals, a thousand Lower Grade Tongtian Spiritual Treasures, and ten Middle Grade Tongtian Spiritual Treasures." "In addition to that, several Fifth Stage Spiritual Medicines, three hundred Sixth Stage Spiritual Medicines, and thirty Seventh Stage Spiritual Medicines." "Plus various other treasures." That female cultivator of the Jade Rabbit clan took out a Storage Bag from her body, filled with the marriage proposal gifts offered by Zhou Sui. Of course, for Zhou Sui, these treasures were merely a drop in the ocean. Over the years, who knew how many Alien cultivators he had killed. The number of treasures obtained was extremely astonishing. Enough for a weak clan''s accumulation of millions of years. What?! Upon hearing this, many elders of the Jade Rabbit clan were flabbergasted, unable to believe their eyes as they looked at the treasures inside the Storage Bag, utterly speechless. If the Jade Rabbit clan were still the True Spirit race of yore, these treasures wouldn''t be considered much. But now, times have changed. The Jade Rabbit clan was no longer the strong True Spirit race but just a weak clan. They had very few Union Cultivators. Such a marriage proposal gift was enough to drive many elders of the Jade Rabbit clan completely mad. Even if they accumulated wealth for tens of thousands of years, they could not obtain so many treasures. It can be said that this grand gift had completely dazzled them. "It is said that the reason our Chief agreed to become the Dao Companion of that Human Cultivator." "Was also because that Human Cultivator gave her an Eighth Stage Treasure Pill¡ªZhou Tian Star Soul Pill." "This Eighth Stage Treasure Pill could help our Chief step into the Mahayana." That female cultivator of the Jade Rabbit clan weakly said. This news hit them like a meteor on a calm lake, stirring endless ripples. The inner defenses of the many elders had been completely shattered. An Eighth Stage Treasure Pill was a tremendous gesture. And it wasn''t just an ordinary Eighth Stage Treasure Pill, but one that could help a Great Unification Ability step into Mahayana. If it were them, they might have gone completely mad. After all, this was a chance to ascend into the Mahayana Realm, and who would give up such an opportunity. Such an Eighth Stage Treasure Pill, if placed in the outside world, would likely cause a war among Mahayana Realm Cultivators. Many female cultivators would willingly offer themselves. No wonder our Chief was willing to marry this Human Cultivator; he was incredibly wealthy. Utterly extravagant. "Cough cough, Great Elder, I think that Human Cultivator is not bad." "His appearance is outstanding, his demeanor extraordinary, extremely wealthy, indeed a suitable match for our Chief." "I was shallow before, unable to see the kind nature of Zhou Daoyou." "I was blind and failed to recognize Mount Tai." One elder of the Jade Rabbit clan stood with his hands behind his back, speaking very emotionally. "This..." The female cultivator of the Jade Rabbit clan beside him wore a strange expression. Just a moment ago, this elder couldn''t wait to tear that Human Cultivator to pieces. Yet in a blink of an eye, he could see the other''s kind nature. The change was indeed too rapid. Chapter 1328 - 459: Heavenly Daos Gift, Surge of Luck, The Twenty Thousand Zhang Luck Golden Dragon Several days later. The Tianpeng Clan alliance immediately launched an attack on the thousand-heavy Prison Demon army. The two forces'' armies collided. The battlefield stretched over hundreds of millions of kilometers. Hundreds of Mahayana Cultivators from the Tianpeng Clan took action, heading straight to the vicinity of Black Prison Island with overwhelming momentum. This war will surely be earth-shattering, leaving the sun and moon without light. For Mahayana Cultivators, the Shattered Star Sea is simply the best battlefield. Because this endless sea, with seas everywhere, even battles would not cause much destruction. They would also unleash their full strength, without reservation. But this would also lead to frequent casualties among the Mahayana Cultivators in the Shattered Star Sea. In contrast, the Mahayana Cultivators on the continents are more amicable and would not easily engage in wars. So the casualty rate of the Mahayana Cultivators of the four continents is very low. Generally speaking, the Mahayana Cultivators on land are quite safe. That''s why the Mahayana Cultivators of many weak clans wish to come ashore. "Can''t be, how could I be so unlucky?" At this moment, inside the Mysterious Thousand Secret Realm, Zhou Sui, who originally intended to sit back and watch the tigers fight, suddenly, through the power of Fortune Qi Gu, immediately felt an ominous cloud hanging over his head and the spread of Tribulation Breath. He sensed that as many as three Mahayana Devils, leading a huge army, were coming towards his location. No, it couldn''t be said that they were coming to kill, but more like fleeing. Due to the Tianpeng Clan''s general offensive, these scattered Prison Demon World cultivators naturally fled in panic. Unfamiliar with the geography of the Shattered Star Sea, they scattered in all directions. A part of the Sky Demon Clan''s army headed towards the Misty Sea Area. In fact, within the Kun Peng Sea Area, defeated armies of the Prison Demon World began to appear everywhere. "So this calamity is truly unavoidable, huh?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Although the Human clan is indeed in a state of flourishing luck and immense fortune, it does not mean that there are no calamities. Honestly, the emergence of calamities now is actually a good thing. If he used the Power of Qi to eliminate this calamity, then the ordeal would not disappear; it would only be postponed. As time went on, the calamity would become more and more terrifying, constantly accumulating. So the best option was to resolve any calamity at the first opportunity. In doing so, there would not be any chance for the calamities to keep building up. Even by resolving a multitude of calamities, one could acquire a vast amount of resources and enhance one''s strength. Clearly, this was a great tribulation that was affecting the entire Kun Peng Sea Area. Even the Human clan could not avoid it. "Three Mahayana Devils? They''re not impossible to deal with." "Just the chance to test the Judgement of Immortals Sword Art''s power." Zhou Sui clenched his fists. He was not only unafraid but eager to try. He could even feel the infinite restless souls within the Sword of Immortal Slaughter cheering and itching to move, unable to hold back any longer. ...... Near the Misty Sea Area. Three armies of the Sky Demon Clan were rapidly approaching, turning into three gray mists, like hurricanes. Wherever they passed, they swept away everything, devouring all life, with many Desert Beasts instantly stripped of life and drained of soul and blood. Leading these three were Mahayana Devils like Lightning Demon Emperor, Shadow Mist Demon Emperor, and Dark Dog Demon Emperor, each harboring incredible divine powers. But now, they were quite embarrassed, their faces extremely unsightly. "Damn the Tianpeng Clan, they had shown weakness before, but now they have suddenly launched a violent offensive; thankfully, we managed to run fast, otherwise we would have been completely doomed," said the Lightning Demon Emperor still in shock. Originally leading its forces to invade a certain island, intending to slaughter the creatures there and empty the island, who could have expected that the Tianpeng Clan''s army suddenly appeared with dozens of Mahayana powerhouses. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Instantly, they were defeated and forced to flee in disarray. After all, they were no match for these Mahayana powerhouses. Whether in terms of strength or numbers, the gap was simply too vast. Fortunately, as members of the Devil clan, their ability to escape was quite formidable. Even if the opposite side could defeat them, killing them was simply impossible, no doubt a fool''s dream. "I''ve already told you, as a True spirit race, things are not so simple." "Similar incidents have occurred countless times over the past hundreds of millions of years." "You really thought they weren''t prepared?" "Our goal this time was to plunder resources and treasures, not to dream of seizing territories all day." "As soon as the time comes, we will go back; there''s absolutely no need to linger here." The Shadow Mist Demon Emperor laughed. It had anticipated this, so it had been cautious from the start. With any disturbance, it would immediately escape, hence its losses were minimal. "It is said that the Tianpeng Clan has already led its army to Black Prison Island, intending to seize that realm gate." "I wonder what the situation is now." "Should we go back to Black Prison Island to provide support?" The Dark Dog Demon Emperor said hesitantly. "Idiotic, why the hell should we go back?" "If we return now and the Tianpeng Clan emerges victorious, wouldn''t we be going back just to die?" "I''ve barely managed to escape unscathed, and I have no desire to face danger again." "Moreover, there are at least hundreds of Mahayana there now; our return would merely be a drop in the bucket." Chapter 1329 - 459: Heavenly Daos Gift, Surge of Luck, The Twenty Thousand Zhang Luck Golden Dragon Lightning Demon Emperor spoke irritably. As a demon emperor of the Heavenly Demon clan, he certainly did not want to be treated as a pawn, risking his life for others. Should true danger arise, he would definitely be the first to flee. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The problem is, if Prison Emperor Ju triumphs, but we don''t go back to support him, it could lead to big trouble," Dark Dog Demon Emperor worried. If possible, it naturally would not want to return either. It was concerned that such actions might offend Prison Emperor Ju. Because nominally, they were all under the governance of Prison Emperor Ju. "That''s not a problem." "If Prison Emperor Ju loses, then there''s nothing to discuss, no one can hold us accountable." "If he wins, then we also have our reasons." "Once Prison Emperor Ju inquires, just say we encountered Tianpeng Clan Mahayana and faced a pursuit." "That''s why we couldn''t come back in time to aid." "Either way, we have our reasons and can prepare accordingly." Mist Shadow Demon Emperor spoke indifferently. It had already thought of all sorts of reasons; no matter what, it would not foolishly head into that dangerous battlefield; losing any number of lives would not be worth it. Although it truly was brave and fearless, there was no need for such a sacrifice. It was not the type of Heavenly Demon willing to sacrifice itself for others. "Not bad at all, indeed a very good reason." "I believe it won''t be that easy for Prison Emperor Ju to question us." Dark Dog Demon Emperor nodded, feeling this reason was quite good. "What''s going on? Why has a thick fog suddenly appeared up ahead?" At this moment, Lightning Demon Emperor immediately noticed an endless white fog appearing ahead, engulfing the surrounding seas, like a gigantic beast blocking their path. Additionally, the power of Divine Sense could not penetrate this white fog. It seemed some force was blocking the investigation of Divine Sense, letting them only rely on the naked eye to observe the surroundings. It instinctively sensed that this white fog contained no small danger. If it wasn''t necessary, it didn''t want to encounter such an unknown place. "This is the Misty Sea Area." "Hundreds of years ago, Prison Emperor Henghai seems to have fallen in this place." "However, since we were engaged in fierce battle with the Tianpeng Clan, we temporarily ignored the cause of Prison Emperor Henghai''s death, intending to investigate after the battle eased." "So, the Misty Sea Area is also a very dangerous place." Mist Shadow Demon Emperor said. As a Mahayana Realm Sky Demon, its memory was extraordinary and it swiftly gathered all kinds of information. After all, every Mahayana Cultivator was crucial. Prison Emperor Henghai also had a notable reputation back in the day. But his sudden demise was naturally remembered by many Mahayana Cultivators in the Prison Demon World, and it also marked their first impression of the Misty Sea Area. However, due to such dangerous sites being too numerous in the Kun Peng Sea Area, the Misty Sea Area was just one among many, thus it wasn''t given much attention by other Mahayanas. Even so, this was a place that once saw the fall of a Mahayana, surely a highly dangerous area. "So Misty Sea Area could lead to the death of Prison Emperor Henghai? Could it be that there''s some great danger hidden here?" Dark Dog Demon Emperor had thoughts of retreating, as entering such dangerous places at this critical moment had no benefits for it. "I also have some understanding of formations." "If I''m not mistaken, this white fog is not naturally formed but created by a formation." "The reason it blocks our Divine Sense is due to the interference of the Array Strength." Lightning Demon Emperor narrowed his eyes, seeming intent on determining the composition of the Misty Sea Area. "Formed by a formation?" "That means the Misty Sea Area isn''t a natural hazard but rather a settlement of some clan using an Eighth Order Formation to ward off outsiders?" Dark Dog Demon Emperor immediately grasped his companion''s meaning. If that was the case, then this place might contain great benefits. Suddenly, it became restless, revealing its eagerness. "Yes, it must be a settlement of some clan in the Kun Peng Sea Area, and their strength is not very formidable." Lightning Demon Emperor asserted decisively. "Oh, how do you know that their strength is not formidable?" Mist Shadow Demon Emperor asked curiously. "Do you even need to ask? The strongest power in the entire Kun Peng Sea Area is the Tianpeng Clan; they are known as the True Spirit Race, the real rulers of this sea area, governing every Eighth Order island." "Any clan with potential and decent strength would be subjugated by the Tianpeng Clan, becoming their vassals." "Those who can''t even count as vassals are naturally weak clans, not even worth a glance from the Tianpeng Clan." "Therefore, the clan residing in the Misty Sea Area must be a weak clan, only surviving with the help of the strength of an Eighth Order Formation," Lightning Demon Emperor declared forcefully. "According to what you''re saying, it makes a lot of sense." "But aren''t there exceptions? After all, Prison Emperor Henghai fell here." Dark Dog Demon Emperor frowned. "The death of Prison Emperor Henghai indeed is somewhat unusual." "Perhaps he was ambushed and killed." "Regardless, the clan residing in the Misty Sea Area is definitely not as strong as imagined." Chapter 1330 - 459: Heavenly Daos Gift, Surge of Luck, The Twenty Thousand Zhang Luck Golden Dragon "And if we can slaughter this weak clan to extinction, we will certainly reap great benefits." "Even if the enemy is beyond imagination, with our strength, they will not be able to detain us." "So it is worth the risk." The Lightning Demon Emperor spoke bluntly. For it, this was an action with little risk. If the enemy were weak, then they could simply plunder and kill them all. If the enemy were beyond imagination, then they could also escape with ease, safe and sound. Hence from the start, they were in an invincible position, with no losses to speak of. "If that''s the case, then let''s give it a try." "If they''re not strong enough, then they can die right here." The Dark Dog Demon Emperor and the Shadow Demon Emperor were tempted. They too were decisive, making their decision immediately. Swoosh swoosh swoosh!!! Instantly, the Lightning Demon Emperor, the Dark Dog Demon Emperor, and the Shadow Demon Emperor led the Sky Demon Clan army straight into the Misty Sea Area. They were immediately engulfed by endless white mist, unable to distinguish between east, west, north, and south. Boom~~ Just at that moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of the group of heavenly demons, standing in mid-air, looking down from above with an aura that shook the void, like a God. It seemed that this aura merged with heaven and earth, containing unimaginable might. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Ha ha, I was indeed not wrong." "There''s a clan living within the Misty Sea Area." "Didn''t expect such a minor Union Cultivator to dare appear before us." The Lightning Demon Emperor said with a smug look. It noticed the figure that suddenly appeared immediately, but sensing that the opponent was merely at the Union Realm of cultivation, it cared even less. No matter how strong a Union Cultivator is, they couldn''t possibly be a match for a great Devil of the Mahayana stage like itself. The Union Cultivator before them was simply courting death. However, since they dared to appear before it, one could say that their courage was commendable. "Heaven has a path which you do not take, hell has no gate yet you burst through it." "You are indeed seeking death." The person who appeared here was naturally Zhou Sui, who teleported directly from the Mysterious Thousand Secret Realm and arrived in front of this group of sky demons, holding the Sword of Immortal Slaughter. In this moment, his aura and the Sword of Immortal Slaughter became one. It seemed as though his body had transformed into the Sword of Immortal Slaughter itself, with endless killing intent gathering around him, ready to erupt at any moment. "Wait, this kid seems a bit off." The Shadow Demon Emperor''s pupils contracted. While it also felt that a mere Union Cultivator couldn''t pose much of a threat to them, the Union Cultivator before them was obviously not ordinary, and was actually enveloped by strands of Sword Qi that contained terrifying murderous intent. Such killing intent made the Shadow Demon Emperor feel like there was a thorn in its back, perceiving a considerable threat. It was inconceivable that this person could indeed threaten its life. He was just a Union Cultivator, how could he possess such capability to bring about this threat? Why was this happening? "This guy''s sword is very strange." "Could it perhaps be an Immortal Artifact?" The Dark Dog Demon Emperor wore a serious expression. Its attention was focused on the Sword of Immortal Slaughter in the person''s hand, feeling that all the threats were coming from this flying sword, which seemed to contain endless killing intent and was an incomparable weapon of slaughter. This was the most terrifying sword it had seen in its life, utterly inconceivable. To be honest, it didn''t understand how this human cultivator was able to control such a peerless weapon of slaughter¡ªwasn''t he afraid of the sword''s backlash? "Heh, an act of putting on a divine pretense." "So what if he possesses an Immortal Artifact, Union is still Union." "Thinking a Union can battle a Maha, truly the talk of a lunatic." "Watch me extinguish him." The Lightning Demon Emperor couldn''t be bothered with so many thoughts; without saying another word, it immediately made a move against Zhou Sui. Peerless Immortal Technique¡ªThunder Demon Fist! This was also a Demon God Technique it possessed, almost nearing the might of Immortal Techniques. Once activated, it could dominate the purple thunder of the heavens and earth. This purple thunder not only contained the might of the Heavenly Tribulation but could also confuse the mind and destroy the soul. With this Thunder System Divine Power, the Lightning Demon Emperor became infamous among the Sky Demon Clan, deemed as invincible within its class. After all, which sky demon would not fear heavenly thunder? And yet, this power was mastered by the Lightning Demon Emperor. Given time, if it were to advance to the Nine Tribulations Demon Emperor, then it would become the leader of the Sky Demon Clan. Even now as a Three Tribulations Demon Emperor, it was not someone a minor Union Cultivator could provoke. Thud thud thud!!! In mid-air, a series of purple demon fists appeared, gathering endless purple thunder, with the scriptures of the Sky Demon and rune scriptures of thunder presenting themselves densely. These runes intertwined with one another, condensing into a terrifying destructive force. It seemed as if a light punch could destroy everything, annihilating millions of miles of the sea area. This was the might of the Mahayana Devil, far beyond imagination. "Too weak." Seeing this scene, Zhou Sui looked at the Lightning Demon Emperor indifferently; he didn''t even need to dodge. Having advanced to the late stage of Union, his strength compared to before had increased countless times. Especially after comprehending the fourth form of the Judgement of Immortals Sword Art, his strength had increased significantly. Holding the Sword of Immortal Slaughter, he felt his strength was comparable to a Maha Stage Loose Immortal. Because this was not just his power alone, but also a compilation of the power of countless vengeful spirits, accumulating the killing intent of all beings. Chapter 1331 - 459: Heavenly Daos Gift, Surge of Luck, The Twenty Thousand Zhang Luck Golden Dragon He was merely the bearer of this killing intent. Sword of Immortal Slaughter - Fourth Form: Decisive Sword Light. Boom~~~ In an instant, Zhou Sui, holding the Sword of Immortal Slaughter, gently slashed at the Lightning Demon Emperor. At this moment, he sensed an invisible sword domain spreading out, covering millions of kilometers of sea area, enveloping all directions, as if millions of kilometers of sea area were under his control. And this sea area had become his territory, transformed into his slaughterhouse. A formless sword light instantly burst forth, seemingly triggering infinite fluctuations and killing intent of heaven and earth, and the hatred, killing intent, and malice of all beings combined together, greatly magnified its power. Boom! The next second, the Thunder Demon Fist in mid-air was instantly cut in half and extinguished. Even this formless sword light reached the front of the Lightning Demon Emperor. The speed was unbelievably fast. It could be said that such speed had reached a level that even a Maha Stage Loose Immortal''s Divine Sense could not detect, and by the time it was truly perceived, it was already too late. "How is this possible?" The Lightning Demon Emperor was instantly stunned; originally, it had a fierce look, hoping to see the figure of this Great Unification Ability being smashed to death by its punch. But who could have expected, this human Sword Cultivator had actually split its Thunder Demon Fist in half with a single sword, and even the sword light easily came to its side. In an instant, its body was effortlessly sliced into two halves. No matter what defenses it had, they were of no avail, as fragile as tofu. Vaguely, it seemed to hear countless resentful spirits roaring, angry and crazy. Although each individual spirit was weak, their collective strength was terrifyingly overwhelming. These resentful spirits, like ants, madly gnawed at its Primordial Spirit. "Impossible, I am the Lightning Demon Emperor." "How could the future Unparalleled Emperor of the Sky Demon Clan die now?" "How could a mere Union Cultivator slay me with one sword? What kind of swordsmanship is this?" The Lightning Demon Emperor was dumbfounded, finding it hard to believe. It never expected to fall into such a plight. Previously, it had escaped from an ambush by more than a dozen Maha of the Tianpeng Clan. But now, it had died at the hands of a Human Union. Now it finally understood how the previous Henghai Prison Emperor had died. But unfortunately, even though it knows now, it''s already too late. Even if it regrets, time cannot be reversed. Boom~~ Immediately, the Lightning Demon Emperor was slain by a single sword, instantly extinguishing all vitality in its body, even its Primordial Spirit was completely destroyed, shattered without leaving any remnants. Even the void was split in half by the sword, creating a crack that barely stretched thousands of miles. The surrounding area was permeated with terrifying Sword Intent, causing people to tremble continuously with a buzzing sound. "Dead?" Beside, the Dark Dog Demon Emperor and Mist Shadow Demon Emperor sharply inhaled, incredulously watching this human cultivator; even with all their imaginations, they couldn''t foresee such an event. The enemy was merely a late-stage Union Cultivator. Compared to their own level as Mahayana Realm Sky Demons, the gap was immense. But what exactly happened now? Just one sword strike had killed the renowned Lightning Demon Emperor. Could it be that the Lightning Demon Emperor was a fraud? But they had fought alongside the Lightning Demon Emperor for a long time and knew it couldn''t possibly be a fraud. This means that this human Union Cultivator is simply a monster. Otherwise, such a feat would be impossible. "Just a mere Union Cultivator." "To be able to kill a Mahayana, he must have exhausted all his strength." "I don''t believe this guy has the chance to strike a second time." "Let''s take action together and kill this human cultivator." The Dark Dog Demon Emperor roared. Although it was fearful of the human Union Cultivator''s combat power, it believed it was only possible due to the might of the Immortal Artifact in hand. A mere Union Cultivator, even with all his strength, could only activate the power of an Immortal Artifact once. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Activating it a second time was basically impossible. It wouldn''t be deceived by this human cultivator. No matter what, it wouldn''t be scared away by a mere human Union. Unparalleled Divine Ability - Shadow Swallowing the Sun! Instantly, the Dark Dog Demon Emperor displayed its Innate Divine Ability, which was close to the power of an Immortal Technique, able to slightly invoke the power of Heaven and Earth Laws. It opened its huge mouth, and a torrent of Dark Energy emerged, as if at this moment its mouth turned into a black hole, the endless darkness forming a realm, spreading in all directions. Wherever the Dark Territory covered, all would be consumed by the darkness, completely turned into nothingness. It had once used this Divine Ability to devour a star. One can imagine, this unparalleled Divine Ability''s terror, definitely close to the power of an Immortal Technique. Suddenly, a dark night spread, seemingly wanting to completely devour Zhou Sui in one gulp, turning him into its stomach''s contents. "Too weak." "Be executed." Zhou Sui''s eyes were cold and ruthless, without joy or sorrow, he sensed that this Dark Territory was extraordinary, but compared to the infinite killing intent contained in the Sword of Immortal Slaughter, it was still as fragile as paper. Chapter 1357 - 464: Fairy Art Dragon Elephant Prison, Lord of Hell, Five Million Years of Lifespan "The Spirit of Dragon Elephant, to some extent, can also be considered a Mahayana Primordial Spirit." Zhou Sui carefully perceived the soul that had transformed within him. Now his Primordial Spirit Power was immensely formidable, with a mere stir, he could manipulate massive amounts of Qi of Heaven and Earth, and even twist the void to create terrifying destructive power. Even the sensing range of his Primordial Spirit had expanded to the extent of a hundred million kilometers, and it was still expanding. This was far more potent than the Primordial Spirit of an ordinary Mahayana Cultivator. Just a sweep of his intention could easily severely injure the soul of a Union Cultivator. "However, the most important aspect of such a Spirit of Dragon Elephant is that it can completely unleash the power of the Dragon Elephant Physique." "Previously, I could only unleash part of the power of the Dragon Elephant Physique." "It wasn''t a hundred percent activation." Zhou Sui had long realized this point; his Dragon Elephant Physique had tremendous potential, but due to the insufficient power of the Primordial Spirit, it couldn''t be fully unleashed. It''s like a racing car. If it''s driven by someone who just got their driver''s license, it actually isn''t much different from an ordinary sedan. But if it is driven by a true professional race car driver, then it becomes the fastest vehicle in the world. The principle is the same. The strength of the Primordial Spirit Power is closely related to the power one can exert. Boom~~ The moment that the Spirit of Dragon Elephant formed, Zhou Sui felt every organ in his body, down to every cell, resonate as if forming a resonance with the Laws. Only today, he truly formed a complete Dragon Elephant Physique. It seems at this moment he could mobilize the Bloodline Power throughout his body, every cell. Vaguely, beasts like the Dragon Elephants were roaring deep within his body, as if a Divine Beast was bellowing. This caused bursts of void vibrations and Law resonance. It seemed that with a mere movement, he could easily tear apart this void, punching through the true empty space. He utilized the power of the Primordial Spirit to fully see through his body. It seemed that Law Patterns appeared in every corner of his body. These Law Patterns interlocked with each other, forming the Dragon Elephant Physique. And that is the Dragon Elephant''s Body. "So it is, is this the terrifying aspect of the Divine Beast''s body?" Zhou Sui suddenly realized. He also understood why Divine Beasts are incredibly terrifying, True Spirits are so formidable; they are almost above many Immortals, except for the most top-tier Immortals, basically, no one can compare with them. This is because their bodies have merged with the Power of the Heaven and Earth Laws. Even if they don''t fully comprehend the mysteries of Heaven and Earth Laws, as their cultivation increases, they can naturally devour Heaven and Earth Laws, thereby integrating the Power of Laws into their bodies, forming a Law Body. It is for this reason that many Immortals can comprehend a great deal of the Law''s mysteries from the bodies of Divine Beasts. The scale armor, skin, bones, flesh of Divine Beasts, etc., contain different degrees of Law mysteries, simply unfathomable. This also makes every move they make capable of invoking the Power of Heaven and Earth Laws. Thus, their power is naturally like that of gods, simply divine and unpredictable. "Now my physique is comparable to that of a Mahayana Body Cultivator." "My body has begun to assimilate some mysteries of the Laws." "Thus forming an initial Divine Beast''s Body." "As my cultivation elevates, my body will merge with more mysteries of the Laws, fragments of Laws." Zhou Sui clenched his fists. He knew this was just the beginning, considered an entry-level phase of the Divine Beast''s Body. If he reaches the perfect stage, only then can he truly master the Dragon Elephant Physique, filling his body with perfect Laws. Only then can it be considered the strongest state of the Dragon Elephant Physique. Now, it''s just the first step of a long march, hardly anything substantial. Boom~~ The next second, a burst of information instantaneously entered into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness from the Dragon Elephant Gu. This is the Supreme Immortal Technique fostered by the Dragon Elephant Gu advancing to the Eight Stages ¡ª Dragon-Elephant Prison Suppression! "Immortal Technique ¨C Dragon-Elephant Prison Suppression!" "This is using the body as a prison, as a hell, to suppress all the Immortal Demons, God Demons within one''s own body with this Supreme Immortal Technique." "This body is hence Hell itself." Zhou Sui felt his heart beating continuously, overwhelmed with excitement, as if every droplet of blood in his body was boiling, like the sun burning fiercely, releasing infinite heat. Without a doubt, this was a mighty Immortal Technique, containing the Laws of time, space, Five Elements, causation, life, death, and so forth, truly profound and complex beyond imagination. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even for an Immortal to master this Immortal Technique is impossible. This is a Lifeline Immortal Technique that can only be learned by those who inherit the Dragon Elephant Bloodline. Once this Immortal Technique is executed, enemies can be instantly suppressed and sealed within one''s body. It''s rumored that the ancient Ancient Elephex was the master of Hell. Its body was the supreme Hell, with every cell being a world. Asuras, Evil Spirits, aggrieved souls, Immortal Demons, heretic demons, God Demons, countless beings were all suppressed within its body. It can be said its body was Hell itself. Even these suppressed beings inside its body were all transformed into part of its body, able to draw wisdom and power from these beings to enhance its own cultivation and power. This is why the Ancient Elephex was regarded as the most powerful Divine Beast in the world, not just because it contained its own power, but also it possessed the power of billions of God Demons. Chapter 615 - 332: Ye Feirou Offers Herself, Upgrades to First Grade Spirit Root_1 At this moment, Zhou Sui remembered Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of Sky Demon Sect. She was the complete opposite of Ye Feirou. One was unparalleled in charm, the other untouchable in their sanctity. The difference between them was as stark as that of a witch and a saintess. Just like water and fire, incompatible. As a matter of fact, Qian Ziyun and Ye Feirou appeared to have been archenemies since their youth. The number of times they had contested with each other was beyond count. But until now, neither had emerged victorious. If he could conquer both of these unparalleled beauties, that would probably be a tremendous feat. He would not only enjoy various services, but also be treated with tender affection. Generally, one cannot have both the fish and the bear''s paw. But as an adult, he, of course, wanted it all. If he could marry these two unparalleled beauties, the benefits he would gain were self-explanatory. "Haha, Brother Zhou, you are too kind." "It''s you who are truly breathtaking." "You reached the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul at less than 200 years old." "Moreover, it is said that your achievements in Alchemy Dao, Swordsmanship, and Formation Dao, etc. have all reached significant heights." "I truly admire you to the point of prostration." "Although I am a few years older than you, in comparison to you, I feel quite inferior." Ye Feirou said with some emotion. She had obtained quite a bit of information about Zhou Sui. The more she knew, the more she realized his amazing talent, his Divinity Transformation form, was not unworthy of its reputation. Of course, he had his shortcomings, notably his lust. He had actually taken more than a dozen concubines. Usually, one key can only open one lock. Who would have thought that he held a master key that could open any lock. However, maybe this couldn''t be blamed solely on him. After all, his face was too handsome, like a meticulously crafted sculpture, and his eyes were like stars, capable of swallowing a woman''s soul. Even the Daoist heart she had cultivated for many years couldn''t help but blush slightly and flutter upon seeing him. Not to mention other women. They are probably unable to extricate themselves upon seeing him, and fall deeply in love. He could only be described as a charming man, who had bewitched countless female cultivators. "You are too modest, Daoist Ye." "You were able to protect so many humans from surrounding monsters." "That is also a remarkable achievement." Said Zhou Sui. "Alas, it was just a struggle for survival." "To be honest, our Piaomiao Palace has already exhausted all our efforts in protecting Piaomiao Island." "As for the other islands in this sea area, we simply do not have the capacity to protect them." "Moreover, if we continue like this, even our Piaomiao Palace will be in jeopardy." "After all, the number of demons that have come from the ancient Demon Realm is simply too many." Ye Feirou was very worried. Although Piaomiao Palace has survived so far, it is only because the focus of the demon clan is not on Piaomiao Palace, but on the construction of the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation. If many demon cultivators launched a forceful attack on Piaomiao Palace, then Piaomiao Palace would definitely be destroyed. She worried about the safety of Piaomiao Palace all the time. Even if she wanted to invite other powers at the Nascent Soul stage to help, it would not be possible. Because other forces at the Nascent Soul stage also need to defend their own sea areas from monsters, they simply don''t have the resources to spare. Piaomiao Palace could only hope for the best. "If this is the case, have you considered relocating Piaomiao Palace?" "If this place is no longer suitable for human cultivators, why not move to another place?" Zhou Sui raised an eyebrow. According to his thinking, it would be better to relocate if they couldn''t resist. What is ancestral property compared to one''s own life? If there''s life, there will be a chance to reclaim the territory. If there''s no life, what''s the use of territory? "It''s not that simple." "This sea area has been the foundation of Piaomiao Palace for thousands of years, and we can''t just abandon it." "Even if we really abandon this place, where can so many people from our Piaomiao Palace go?" "Finding a suitable fourth stage island alone is a long shot." Said Ye Feirou with a serious tone. She had also considered this issue. If it really doesn''t work, it may be better to relocate the Piaomiao Palace. Problem is, such a process is fraught with difficulties. If it''s not the last resort, no one would choose to do this. "Well, that does make sense." Zhou Sui nodded. "But it''s not without a solution." "If Brother Zhou is willing to help and protect our Piaomiao Island, maybe these difficulties can be naturally solved." Ye Feirou''s beautiful eyes sparkled, looking hopefully at Zhou Sui. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because she had witnessed Zhou Sui''s strength. With just one sword strike, he had killed so many monsters. Even a great cultivator in the Nascent Soul late stage could not match him, the difference was vast. If such a powerful force could safeguard Piaomiao Island, then Piaomiao Palace would be as secure as a rock. They wouldn''t need to worry about the invasion of monster beasts. "Daoist Ye is joking." "I am the sect master of Xuanhuang Sect, how could I be stationed at Piaomiao Island for a long period of time." Zhou Sui waved his hand. "It''s possible." "I know that Brother Zhou is currently at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul." "If you have the aid of the pure Yin energy within me, you might be able to advance quickly to the Nascent Soul late stage." "If Brother Zhou is willing, I am willing to give a helping hand." Ye Feirou''s beautiful eyes sparkled, her pretty face slightly red, and she made a very bold suggestion. After saying those words, she immediately regretted it. Chapter 616 - 332: Ye Feirou Offers Herself, Upgrades to First Grade Spirit Root_2 She didn''t know why she would suddenly say such things. She was a woman of integrity for hundreds of years, never being flirtatious or insincere with men. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But ever since meeting this man, she had let her guard down ¡ª an unimaginable turn of events. That''s right. All this was for the continuation of the Piaomiao Palace''s legacy that had lasted for thousands of years. It was all for the safety of the many female cultivators in the Piaomiao Palace. That''s why she made this decision. It wasn''t because she was attracted to this man, leading her to make the first move. Ye Feirou was not the type of woman who falls for a man at first sight - there was no way she would be smitten by such a man. After all, she had met numerous handsome men in the Canglan Sea region. Of course, she had never seen a man like him - a first-class rarity in thousands of years. "What!" Hearing these words, Zhou Sui''s expression turned strange. He hadn''t expected Ye Feirou to suddenly say such things, which was unlike the status of the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace. However, after sensing carefully, he found that Ye Feirou''s fondness for him had certainly increased a lot. Ever since their first meeting, it shot up tremendously. If her fondness was to be measured on a scale of a hundred, it was at least eighty-five now. Of course, unless it was one hundred, he would not make a move on this woman, no matter how tempting she might be. "Master Ye, please comport yourself." "I know you are very concerned about Piaomiao Palace." "But I have no intention of blackmailing you with this." "Although I, Zhou Sui, am fond of having numerous wives and concubines, I never coerced anyone. They were all willing." "If Master Ye likes me, it would naturally be my honor." "But if you''re offering yourself to me just for Piaomiao Palace, there''s no need." "Moreover, there''s no need for you to worry about the threat from the monsters." "As long as our plan succeeds in destroying the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation of the Demon Clan, the danger to Piaomiao Palace will naturally be resolved." Zhou Sui exuded righteousness as if he were a truly honorable man. Hearing these words, Ye Feirou felt warmth spreading throughout her heart. She had initially thought that this man would be a lecherous ghoul, ready to possess her the moment he heard her proposition and might even forcefully have her. She regretted her impulsivity, reprimanding herself for putting forth such a shameless proposal. How is she any different from those female cultivators from the Demonic Path? But after hearing his words, she understood why so many Nascent Soul female cultivators were following this man. There was a reason for that. This man was not just good-looking and extremely talented, he was not arrogant because of his abilities and respected women. To put it simply, he was almost a perfect partner. If she had met this man in her younger days, perhaps she wouldn''t have stayed single for so long. However, she also felt a bit annoyed. As a peerless beauty, she had taken the initiative, yet this man had rejected her. Could it be that she wasn''t desirable enough for him, and that''s why he tactfully refused? But no matter what, her fondness for Zhou Sui was steadily rising. "Of course, if Master Ye is genuinely worried about the safety of Piaomiao Palace, I''d be willing to lend a helping hand." "To tell you the truth, I have also cultivated the art of Clone." "I can leave a clone at the Piaomiao Palace." "If unfortunate circumstances occur, it can assist and ward off the demon cultivators." Zhou Sui thought it over and offered his suggestion. After all, he couldn''t just watch this future Dao companion fall into danger. Given the current situation, no one could predict when the Demon Clan would launch an attack on Piaomiao Palace. Although the Demon Clan was focused on building the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation, who knew if they would suddenly go mad? It was better to be safe than sorry. "No wonder you''re Zhou Sui, you can even master the Clone technique." "In that case, I''ll be counting on you." "If you ever need help in the future, I will definitely not refuse." Ye Feirou looked at Zhou Sui with gentle, appreciative eyes. She felt warmth in her heart, it had been a long time since she met such a comforting man. The usual male cultivators were lecherous ghouls, wanting to possess her at the sight of her. Unlike this man, who despite her voluntary offer, remained composed. He even went to the extent of refusing her. It must be said that this man was indeed a true gentleman. In fact, ever since their encounter on Yongtai Island, where he faced numerous fourth stage demon cultivators and still stepped forward to help the female cultivators of Piaomiao Palace, she knew he was a true gentleman. It was just confirmed even more now. If there were more such gentlemen among cultivators in this world, the Cultivation World probably wouldn''t be so treacherous. Unfortunately, it was just wishful thinking. ... Another day passed. Zhou Sui''s clone returned to the Wuji Alliance through the Piaomiao Palace''s Teleportation Array. Then, through the Wuji Alliance''s Teleportation Array, he returned to the Tri-Star Island Group, bringing all the spoils from this journey to his main body. "Is this the Dragon Whiskers Ice-Fire Fruit?" At that moment, Zhou Sui was in a cave dwelling on Xuanhuang Island. He held a red fruit in his hand, on which grew golden dragon whiskers. The fruit contained the power of both ice and fire. Undoubtedly, this was the Dragon Whiskers Ice-Fire Fruit mentioned by the Object-searching Gu. Chapter 617 - 332: Ye Feirou Offers Herself, Upgrades to First Grade Spirit Root_3 Only the ancient Demon Realm could produce the Thousand Year Spirit Fruit. If it weren''t for this group of demon cultivators arriving in the Cultivation World, such world-class treasures would be impossible to acquire. He could feel the vast medicinal power contained in this Thousand Year Spirit Fruit, an uncommon Spirit Fruit in this world. No wonder it was kept by the flood dragon. If it weren''t valuable enough, how could it possibly catch the eye of the flood dragon? Having this thought, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate, and immediately swallowed the Dragon Whiskers Ice-Fire Fruit. Boom~~ Instantly, he perceived the Thousand Year Spirit Fruit melting as soon as it entered his mouth, after which it transformed into vast and pure Ice-Fire Medicine Power within his body, immersing his body as if it were bathing in this tremendous medicinal power. Even a trace of genuine dragon power seeped into his body. A phantom of a real dragon seemed to appear behind him, roaring and scaling the clouds. The entire cave mansion trembled and hummed. At that moment, a world-turning transformation occurred throughout his body, as if every corner of his body had been refined by this Thousand Year Spirit Fruit. Waves of vast energy surged, causing continuous impacts, like ceaseless tides. Meanwhile, his cultivation also rapidly improved, saving him at least decades of arduous practice. The medicinal power was equivalent to several fourth-stage Treasure Pills. Of course, the most important aspect was the improvement of his Spiritual Root Aptitude. This mysterious energy naturally entered his Spiritual Root, continuously upgrading the level of the Spiritual Root in his body. His Spiritual Root had originally reached the realm of Second-Grade perfection. He was just one step away from reaching the First Grade realm. Having now gained the energy from the Dragon Whiskers Ice-Fire Fruit, like a timely assistance, this helped him break through this bottleneck as a matter of course. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. First Grade Spiritual Root! Suddenly, Zhou Sui''s body shook, as if every bone in his body, his internal organs, even every cell, resonated as if a Dao melody had appeared in his body. He felt as if the whole world had gone through earth-shaking changes. Compared to before, his absorption efficiency of nature''s spiritual energy had at least improved by half. Even his comprehension had improved to some extent. It could be said that his aptitude has improved a lot compared with before. The contrast with the past is too stark. "Is this the aptitude of First Grade Spiritual Root?" "With such a cultivation aptitude, even in a Nascent Soul Sect, I should be considered a True Disciple." Zhou Sui''s eyes glittered, overcome with excitement. After spending so much time, he finally managed to upgrade his Spiritual Root to the First Grade realm. It can be said that such Spiritual Root Aptitude, even when compared to the entire Cultivation World, is considered among the elites. After all, Heavenly Spirit Roots are far too rare. Even in a Nascent Soul Sect, cultivators possessing Heavenly Spirit Root Aptitude are few and far between. This is a matter of serendipity. Back when he was on Immortal Mist Island, on an island this large, it was still extremely difficult to find a cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root. A First Grade Spiritual Root is basically considered elite among many cultivators. "But this isn''t enough." "At the very least, I must reach the level of a Heavenly Spirit Root, to be considered an unparalleled genius in the Cultivation World." "A First Grade Spiritual Root is just the beginning." Zhou Sui clenched his fists, teeming with ambition. To other cultivators, a First Grade Spiritual Root is naturally a good aptitude. But for him with his determination to become an immortal, this aptitude is not enough. At least, he must have the aptitude of a Heavenly Spirit root to hold some advantage in his subsequent cultivation. An hour later. Zhou Sui consolidated his cultivation and began to check his gains this time. After all, this was from slaying twenty-five Fourth Stage demon beasts, one of which was a Fourth Stage top-grade. Although the gains were not as substantial as when the Thunder Hawk Tribe invaded last time, it was still quite good. "Not bad, I collected so many fourth-grade materials." "They can also serve as materials for Fourth-Stage puppets." "At least they can make more than a dozen Fourth-Stage puppets." "If I gather enough materials, I might be able to assemble a large puppet army." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He had also learned the Puppetry Technique which had reached the fourth stage level. With his current skill, producing Fourth-Stage puppets was not a big problem. Of course, Fourth-Stage puppets wouldn''t greatly strengthen him. However, for Xuanhuang Sect and even his dao companions, Fourth-Stage puppets could significantly enhance their combat prowess. If in danger, they could deploy Fourth-Stage puppets for battle. Moreover, making puppets was not something that required a lot of effort. After all, he had many clones. He could just leave the crafting to them¡ªthat was sufficient. The main focus of his true body was still on improving his own cultivation. "The flesh and blood of these Fourth Stage demon beasts are also good." "Especially the meat of this flood dragon, it contains a vast amount of essence blood." "It could provide tremendous vitality for the Dragon Elephant Gu." "If I keep this up, perhaps my body could soon undergo its fourth evolution." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He felt that his body, which had been tempered by the Dragon Elephant Gu time and time again, was evolving at an alarming rate. Quantity will trigger a qualitative change. After the number of tempering increases, his body will certainly evolve anew. Honestly, he was really looking forward to the effect of the fourth evolution of his body. "But the biggest gain this time, without a doubt, is this intense killing intent from many creatures." Chapter 618 - 332: Ye Feirou Offers Herself, Upgrades to First Grade Spirit Root_4 At this moment, Zhou Sui took out a flying sword from his body. At this moment, the sword was marked with cracks. Despite only using it once, it was already worn out, as if about to be scrapped. The reason for this situation was naturally because the sword couldn''t withstand the killing intentions of all beings. If he doesn''t find a new carrier soon, these killing intentions would leak out, causing the region within a thousand miles to become a barren land, and countless creatures would die. This was the terror of the killing intention drawn by the Judgement of Immortals Sword Art. If not handled properly, it could cause a disaster. Originally, the hatred, anger, and killing intentions of these mortals, if Zhou Sui hadn''t interfered, the power of these emotions would dissipate and disappear between heaven and earth, never to exist again. But after being swallowed and refined by Zhou Sui''s Judgement of Immortals Sword Art, these killing intentions underwent a metamorphosis. Just like steel being tempered a hundred times, a substantial power was formed. Such power would not easily dissipate. Even after thousands of years, these killing intentions wouldn''t disappear, instead, they would constantly wander in the world. Indeed, for cultivators, such power is undoubtedly an extremely powerful weapon. Especially for the Demon Clan, this power possesses formidable lethal force. A power equivalent to the nemesis. "The unparalleled killing intent requires an unparalleled magic sword as a carrier." "Next, I need to forge a supreme magic sword that can bear the killing intent of all beings." "If I want to continue practicing the Judgement of Immortals Sword Art, a Lifebond flying sword is indispensable." "Moreover, once successful, my Lifebond flying sword may evolve into a supreme evil sword." "At that time, I could draw any flying sword, and just the killing intent released from within can kill countless Demon cultivators." Zhou Sui clenched his fists. He felt that he had found a shortcut to practice the Judgement of Immortals Sword Art, which was to let his clone go to various parts of the Cultivation World to collect the scattered killing intention of all beings. In particular, the arrival of the Ancient Demon Realm brought a large number of monster invasions. There were wars and countless casualties everywhere. One could say that the Cultivation World wasn''t short of such things. In such a chaotic era, it was indeed the opportune time to practice the Judgement of Immortals Sword Art. If it were a peaceful era, this type of Sword Art wouldn''t have any practical use, because it''s impossible to practice successfully. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "But now is not the time for these things." "I guess in some time, all the Nascent Soul Sects will launch an attack on the Demon Clan." "It is necessary to destroy the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation; otherwise, the Human Clan will inevitably fall." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. ... A few days later. A living room on Xuanhuang Peak, Xuanhuang Island. The dining table was filled with various kinds of delicious delicacies, fruits, and vegetables. The main ingredient, of course, was the fourth-stage monster meat, especially the flood dragon meat, which was golden and aromatic after cooking, filling the entire living room with a savory smell. Wholly enticing to the appetite. Ji Bingyu, Xia Jingyan, Mu Ziyi, Master Peach Blossom, and other cultivators were gathered here. They were all eating the fourth-stage monster meat with great enthusiasm. "Husband, I can''t believe you actually killed a top-of-the-line fourth-stage flood dragon, you are too formidable." Chu Dieyi looked at Zhou Sui with admiration on her face. She knew what a top-tier fourth-stage flood dragon represented. It was a peerless powerhouse that could rival her teacher, Qian Ziyun, which was equivalent to an ancestor-level existence. But now, her husband actually brought it to the table as food. If this news got out, it would undoubtedly shock the entire Canglan Sea. "The fourth-stage flood dragon meat is indeed worthy of its reputation." "The effect of its internal meat and blood is not inferior to a fourth-grade treasure pill." "Moreover, there is no pill toxicity." "That is to say, no matter how much flood dragon meat we eat, our cultivation will progress." "If we could have flood dragon meat for every meal, I reckon we could quickly become late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators." Shen Biqian said with emotion. She only took a bite of the flood dragon meat and felt a great surge of Nascent Soul mana in her body, equivalent to saving a week of hard cultivation. If every meal was flood dragon meat, one can imagine how fast her cultivation would progress. "There''s no way every meal is going to be flood dragon meat." "If you really want to do that, you''d have to wipe out the Flood Dragon Clan." "But it''s almost impossible to do that." "Legend has it that the Flood Dragon Clan has a fifth-stage Demon cultivator." "If it wasn''t for the realm gate not having grown to its limit, preventing fifth-order demon cultivators from passing through." "They would have entered the Cultivation World and started a killing spree by now." Lin Yazhu said unhappily. "What is there to be afraid of?" "The Flood Dragon Clan is inherently our enemy." "Even if we hadn''t killed this flood dragon, they would still cause us trouble." "It''s better to strike first than to be stricken." "Are we supposed to wait for the flood dragon to make the first move?" Shen Biqian scoffed. She felt that even if they offended the Flood Dragon Clan, it was nothing. The Flood Dragon Clan is currently unable to invade the Cultivation World in its entirety. "That''s right, no need to worry about retaliation from the Flood Dragon Clan." "If they dare to come to the Cultivation World, dare to come to the Canglan Sea." "Then they''re bound to become our dinner." Zhou Sui smiled slightly. He was not afraid of the so-called Flood Dragon Clan. As long as the Divinity Transformation-level Flood Dragon didn''t intervene, the rest of the Flood Dragons were insignificant. Chapter 619 - 332: Ye Feirou Offers Herself, Upgrades to First Grade Spirit Root_5 Even if the portal could eventually expand to accommodate a Flood Dragon at the Divinity Transformation stage, this would take several hundred years. By that time, he would have already advanced to the Divinity Transformation stage himself. By the time a Divinity Transformation Flood Dragon dared to come, it would be killed by his own hands. "With the master around, those Flood Dragons wouldn''t dare come and mess with us." Master Peach Blossom looked at Zhou Sui, utterly fascinated. She found herself growing more and more obsessed with this man, almost to the point of being unable to help herself. It was as if he would shield her from anything, even if the sky were to collapse. "Master, I don''t know why, but ever since I ate the Flood Dragon Meat, my body has felt unusually hot." "Did you add any special ingredients to it?" Xia Shuiyang looked at Zhou Sui with sexy, inviting eyes, and her pretty face turned as red as a ripe apple. She had a pure and stunningly beautiful face, just like a school beauty from a pure and innocent love story, and her big, watery, innocent eyes looked as if she was a young girl who knew nothing about the world. If one didn''t know her, they would most likely be deceived by her pure and stunningly beautiful face. Who would have thought that she was a demoness from the Hehuan Sect? "This!" Zhou Sui''s mouth twitched a bit, he knew that this demoness from the Hehuan Sect was up to her old tricks again. Even if she didn''t eat Flood Dragon Meat, she would still feel her body temperature rising. This was because she practiced the Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden and had accumulated a massive amount of Pure Yin Energy and Pure Yin Qi in her body. Every now and then, she would need his help with her cultivation. Even worse, this naughty woman had even led the other women astray. During this period, he felt both blissful and fearful; his feelings were a tangled mess. "I knew it, master, you''re up to no good." Chuntao and her three sisters giggled, their beautiful eyes burning like fire, as if they wanted to swallow him whole. In a short while, Zhou Sui found himself enveloped by peach blossoms, unable to free himself. Sounds of Daoist mantras came intermittently from the palace, echoing around for days on end. ...¡­ Another month passed in this joyous and blissful atmosphere. The entire Canglan Sea seemed extremely calm. Perhaps due to Jiao Shiqi''s death, the demon clan once again contracted their line of defense. In the meantime, the demon clan issued a strict order forbidding all large-scale demon cultivators from attacking Human Sects at the Early-stage Nascent Soul, to avoid provoking the human clans. They were currently fully engaged in building the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation. As for the attack on the human territory, it was temporarily suspended. This respite allowed various Human Sects and families to catch their breath to some extent. However, many high-level cultivators knew that this was just the calm before the storm. At this moment, Zhou Sui was engaged in regular cultivation along with others to enhance the mana within his Nascent Soul. However, a message arrived, breaking the calm of the past month. "Master, I received a message from my father." "The Sect Master of the Tianjian Sect, Daoist Chongxu, has called for a meeting." "He asked us to head to the Tianjian Sect to discuss the matter of attacking Flood Dragon City." At this time, Master Peach Blossom picked up her Wuji Alliance Token and received the news first. Upon reading the message sent by Daoist Unlimited, her face turned serious. Thinking back to the events that had occurred, she knew their counterstrike against the Demon Clan was about to begin. "Heading to the Tianjian Sect for a meeting?" "Does that mean the Tianjian Sect will lead the alliance this time?" Zhou Sui asked curiously, also emerging from the cave dwelling. After a month of cultivation, his progress had definitely improved a bit compared to before. And this was thanks to the aptitude of the First Grade Spiritual Root. This made his cultivation efficiency even higher. He could now slightly sense how a prodigy cultivates. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Although it was just a month of cultivation and the advancement wasn''t much. But in the long run, the progression was quite astonishing. "Of course, the Tianjian Sect will lead." "In fact, if you want to unite the major powers of the Canglan Sea Area, the Tianjian Sect is the only option." "Whether a Righteous Sect or a Demonic Path, they all highly respect the Tianjian Sect." "Especially Daoist Chongxu." "Before you rose to power, he was considered the strongest in the Canglan Sea area." Chu Dieyi said solemnly. Obviously, the Tianjian Sect was the leading Sect of the Righteous Path. Their strength could be called the number one in the Canglan Sea. Not only did the Wuji Alliance, Sunset Sect, Xuanbao Tower, and Piaomiao Palace trust the Tianjian Sect, but even Heisha Palace, Sky Demon Sect, and Xuan Yin Sect deeply trusted them. Generally, all the Nascent Soulsmen forces have nominated Daoist Chongxu, the Sect Master of the Tianjian Sect, as the Alliance Hierarch of both the Righteous and Demonic Paths. Because the combat power of Sword Cultivators was too formidable, completely overwhelming others at their level. If it wasn''t for the difficulty of cultivating as a Sword Cultivator and the scarcity of fourth-stage Sword Cultivators. The Canglan Sea area would''ve been unified by the Tianjian Sect a long time ago. "In fact, having an Alliance Hierarch isn''t a bad thing." "If we operate separately, we humans are bound to lose." "Only by having an Alliance Hierarch can we unite all the powers and condense their strength into one." Lin Yazhu said solemnly. She didn''t have much opinion on who should be the Alliance Hierarch, as long as the Demon Clan could be defeated, that would be enough. "Master, are we also going to attend this meeting?" Xia Shuiyang asked curiously, looking at Zhou Sui. "You don''t need to attend." "Tao Yao and I will go, that will be enough." "As for you, stay on Xuanhuang Island and ensure the safety of Xuanhuang Sect." "Avoid the desperate attacks of those Monster Beasts on Xuanhuang Sect." Zhou Sui waved his hand. Naturally, he did not want his women to participate in this war. Although they were also at the Nascent Soul stage, it was only the beginning stage. Chapter 620 - 332: Ye Feirou Offers Herself, Upgrades to First Grade Spirit Root_6 They also wouldn''t be much of a help on the battlefield. For their safety, it is better for them to stay on Xuanhuang Island. Moreover, given his current strength, there is no need for his Dao partners to step in personally. He believes that as long as he makes a move, other Nascent Soul forces won''t have any objections. As for Xia Shuiyang, although she has the strength of the late stage Nascent Soul, there is no need to expose her. She can be the trump card of the Xuanhuang Sect, dealing with cultivators with ulterior motives. He does not plan to expose Xia Shuiyang''s existence either. "Understood, dear husband, we got it." Hearing this, Ji Bingyu and the others all nodded obediently. They also know that with their current cultivation level, they can''t interfere in such a battlefield. Their main goal now is still to improve their own cultivation level. After all, even if they were to force their way into it, they would merely be cannon fodder. It would be insignificant. "Let''s go." Zhou Sui embraced Master Peach Blossom, then with a flash, they quickly returned back to the Immortal Mist Peak. In a short time, both he and Master Peach Blossom teleported directly to Wuji Island through the Teleportation Array of the Tri-Star Island Group. At this point, many Nascent Soul cultivators of the Wuji Alliance had been waiting for some time. Boom~ Suddenly, the teleportation array of the Wuji Alliance started up. The figures of Zhou Sui and the others instantly disappeared from where they were, directly teleporting to the headquarters of the Tianjian Sect - Heaven Sword Island. As a matter of fact, all the teleportation arrays of the reputable sects of the Canglan Sea Area are interconnected. But they can only be used with mutual consent and by granting access rights. Of course, at this time, the Tianjian Sect naturally allowed all the forces to activate the teleportation array and enter their sect''s island. Otherwise, without the teleportation array, crossing such a vast sea would take an unknown amount of time. By the time they truly arrive at Heaven Sword Island, everything would have probably ended long ago. Swish! Swish! Swish! Not long after, Zhou Sui and the others appeared in the teleportation array of Heaven Sword Island. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Respected seniors." "The Sect Master has been waiting in the main hall for a long time." One of the Golden Core Masters of the Tianjian Sect, who seemed to have been waiting near the teleportation array for a long time, immediately greeted Zhou Sui and the others with respect when they appeared. Around the teleportation array, disciples of the Tianjian Sect, all in white, with swords on their backs, and their bodies enveloped with impressive Sword Qi, stood. They were clearly all Sword Cultivators. Swish! Swish! Swish! Daoist Unlimited nodded, then, as someone who had been to this place many times and was familiar with it, flashed and turned into beams of light, flying towards the distant main hall. The other Nascent Soul cultivators naturally followed along. At this moment, many Nascent Soul cultivators had already gathered in the main hall. The Wuji Alliance was basically the last to arrive. The leader was naturally Daoist Chongxu, the Sect Master of the Tianjian Sect, followed by Daoist Tiansuan of the Xuanbao Tower, Daoist Jade Sun of the Sunset Sect, Palace Master Ye Feirou of the Piaomiao Palace, Seven Emotions Demon King of the Xuan Yin Sect, Sea-splitting Demon King of the Heisha Palace, Sect Master Qian Ziyun of the Sky Demon Sect, and so on. Practically every major figure in the Canglan Sea Area had arrived here. The rest were the Nascent Souls cultivators of various sects or loose cultivators with Nascent Souls. With a large and imposing crowd, there were at least two to three hundred Nascent Soul Ancestors. This can be said to be an unprecedented grand event in the Canglan Sea Area. "This must be the famous Daoist Zhou." At this time, Daoist Chongxu, the Sect Master of the Tianjian Sect, first noticed Zhou Sui and gave a slight smile. This was because Zhou Sui had recently caused a sensation in the Canglan Sea Area. Practically every Nascent Soul, in one way or another, had heard about the exploits of Zhou Sui. Every Nascent Soul was extremely curious about this rising star possessing Divinity Transformation. Regrettably, Zhou Sui was reclusive and seldom interacted with other Nascent Souls. Thus, many Nascent Soul cultivators did not have a deep understanding of Zhou Sui. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Suddenly, gazes swept over Zhou Sui, sizing up this newly renowned Nascent Souler. "So this is Zhou Sui, the one who defeated the Thunder Hawk clan? Just like the rumors say, he''s handsome and talented, with a majestic demeanor. It would be fair to call him the most handsome man in the Canglan Sea Region." "Indeed, no wonder he''s so well-liked by so many female cultivators with Nascent Souls - he''s just born to be the popular pretty boy." "Don''t underestimate him. I couldn''t sense any spirit presence on him. He''s primordial and powerful like a dragon elephant, incredibly solid down to his core. His rise isn''t due to any pill enhancements, clearly, his cultivation technique is out of the ordinary. I really didn''t expect the Wuji Alliance to produce such a prodigy." "Meeting him is better than hearing about him. He''s probably more formidable and terrifying than described in the rumours. They say he''s a Sword Cultivator, and he might be able to challenge and defeat late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators with just his own strength." "You seem to be a bit behind on your information. Not long ago, Zhou Sui made an appearance in the Piaomiao Palace sea area, and even took action himself. With a single stroke, he killed 25 fourth-stage Demon Cultivators, including an upper grade Jiaolong of the fourth stage, without using any spiritual treasures. Despite his young age, his prowess is truly earth-shaking." "The old must make way for the new. I didn''t expect such a brilliant emerging talent to appear. If such a person can''t achieve Divinity Transformation, then perhaps no one can." Many Nascent Soul cultivators immediately started discussing Zhou Sui through Divine Consciousness Transmission. They cast curious glances at Zhou Sui, eager to find out what he was capable of. "Has this ungrateful man forgotten about me?" The moment Qian Ziyun, the master of the Sky Demon Sect, saw Zhou Sui afar, she almost lost control, her face flushing slightly. There was a trace of resentment in her heart. They had gone through an adventure together in the Demon Slaying Secret Realm, but after leaving the Secret Realm, he had not contacted her at all, as if they had never met. This man was like a scoundrel who abandons his wife and child. But it was just this fact that sparked her competitive spirit. She was determined to win this man over and let him see her abilities. Otherwise, she would not be able to lessen her lovesickness for him. However, she couldn''t express her thoughts with so many Nascent Soul cultivators present, and still maintained her indifferent demeanor. "It''s been a long time, Daoist Zhou Sui. You seem to have become even more charming." The moment Ye Feirou, the Palace Master of the Piaomiao Palace, saw Zhou Sui, her heartbeat almost stopped. Compared to their last meeting on Piaomiao Island, Zhou Sui was now undoubtedly more charming. His visage was like a sculpture, his eyes were like stars, his skin was fair, his nose was straight, his build was well-proportioned, and everywhere about him was enchanting. It was as if he had awakened something within her. To be honest, she had never encountered such a captivating and perfect woman in her long life. He was just like her emotional catastrophe, utterly inevitable. ''If I had been born before you and you when I was old, I wouldn''t have been able to cherish each day with you like now.'' However, as the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, she naturally couldn''t show this side of herself in a public setting. Otherwise, she would certainly become the laughing stock of the cultivators. Although her heart was pounding, she managed to maintain a calm demeanor as if she had never met Zhou Sui before. "Daoist Chongxu." Zhou Sui naturally did not know that two infatuated female cultivators were gazing at him, almost ready to pounce on him and devour him. He greeted Daoist Chongxu. After all, this great cultivator from the Canglan Sea Region was highly respected and not to be underestimated. "Please, take a seat." Daoist Chongxu nodded. He had wanted to chat with Zhou Sui, but this was a meeting to deal with the Demon Clans, and time was of the essence. Naturally, they couldn''t waste it on pleasantries. As for building a good relationship, they would have plenty of time for that later, there was no rush. Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui and the others took their assigned seats. At this point, all the Nascent Souls from powers like Wuji Alliance, Tianjian Sect, Piaomiao Palace, and Xuanbao Tower had arrived. Chapter 621 - 333: How Dare He Lay His Hands on Chu Dieyis Master?!_1 Clang~~ After all the Nascent Souls had taken their seats, a bell rang in the hall, clear and pleasant. The hall immediately shut, sealing off the area from the outside world. No cultivator could break in. The creatures outside had no way of knowing what was happening inside. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All of this was done to prevent information leakage. "Thank you, friends of the Nascent Souls, for attending this meeting." "I won''t beat around the bush." "The purpose of our meeting is to attack Flood Dragon City and destroy the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation." "I believe you all know, whether you belong to the Righteous Sect or the Demonic Path, the Demon Clan is our common enemy." "If we allow the Demon Clan to succeed, no matter where we hide, we will be on a road to death." "It''s just a matter of time." Daoist Chongxu spoke gravely, stating the clear purpose of the meeting. This is something every Nascent Soul is aware of. "Chongxu, stop beating around the bush." "I heard that Flood Dragon City is located on Bright Light Island." "Originally a fourth stage island, it has been upgraded to a fifth stage island due to the phenomenon of amalgamation, producing a fifth stage Spirit Vein." "Now, this island has long become the headquarters of the Demon Clan, built up like an iron bucket." "Even a fifth stage lower class large array - Sky Monster Slaughter God Array- has been set up there." "If we rush to attack, I fear we will suffer heavy losses." "Without a doubt, if there''s no hope of victory in this war, we will not voluntarily seek death." Seven Emotions Devil Monarch of the Xuan Yin Sect coldly stated, immediately playing devil''s advocate. For these Demonic Path Cultivators, they simply have no understanding of the common good of Humanity, and don''t care about its rise and fall. Everyone is self-interested. After all, if the battle is lost, they will not sacrifice their lives. Even if they abdicate the Canglan Sea, there are many places in the Cultivation World where they can survive. If the sky falls, there will be tall ones to hold it up. If they cannot win, they can go to other continents and let the God Transformed Honored Ones take action. So, if there''s no hope of victory in the war, they won''t join these Righteous Sects only to face death. "It seems that Seven Emotions friend has a good understanding of Flood Dragon City." "Indeed, as Seven Emotions friend stated, if we intend to destroy the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation," "We definitely need to break the Sky Monster Slaughter God Array." "The power of this fifth stage lower class array is not to be underestimated, it can release the aura of ancient monsters." "Inside the realm of the fifth stage large array, the power of us human cultivators will be suppressed by at least 30%." "With the rise on their side and the decline on ours, if we are to fight them within the array, we are naturally no match." "But there is still hope of victory." "This time, Daoist Tiensuan will bring out the ''Heaven Sent'' Spiritual Treasure of Xuanbao Tower - the Golden Dawn Mirror." "I believe all of you know the power of this ''Heaven Sent'' Spiritual Treasure, it can reflect heaven and earth." "Like a demon-reflecting mirror, it can reveal the true form of many demons." "It can also peek into the mysteries of many formations, finding their flaws." "As long as the Golden Dawn Mirror is used, the fifth stage lower class large array Sky Monster Slaughter God Array means nothing." Daoist Chongxu smirked, as if he had known someone would question the plan. So, he was well prepared for this. "If the Golden Dawn Mirror is really that powerful, why wasn''t it used at the Ku Rong Sect ruins last time?" Seven Emotions Devil Monarch looked at Daoist Tiensuan with a sinister face. If the Golden Dawn Mirror had been brought out last time, they wouldn''t have been blackmailed by the inheritor of the Ku Rong Sect. They might have even broken the Prohibition Array inside. "This is the immediate treasure of my Xuanbao Tower, it can''t be easily used." "If it were lost, I would be the sinner of Xuanbao Tower." "Only at this moment of life and death did the elders of the Xuanbao Tower allow me to use the Golden Dawn Mirror." "And even if we really brought out the Golden Dawn Mirror, it probably wouldn''t overcome the prohibition array of the Ku Rong Sect." "Because this is an array that can reduce a person''s lifespan, if we really compete with it, I''m afraid that after a few times, my lifespan will be exhausted and I''ll die. There''s no need for hard collisions." Daoist Tiensuan spoke solemnly. After all, the ''Heaven Sent'' Spiritual Treasure Golden Dawn Mirror is the most powerful magic weapon of the Xuanbao Tower. To use it requires the approval of other elders of the Xuanbao Tower. Even if he''s the master of the tower, he can''t act recklessly. "Enough, let''s not discuss these irrelevant matters." "After destroying the Sky Monster Slaughter God Array, the next step is to sabotage the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation." "Our inside man planted on Bright Light Island also sent back the map of the formations there." "As long as we can destroy the eyes of the main array, the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation will completely fail." "Once this is successful, the Demon Clan won''t be able to attempt this again for a hundred years." "Because to lay out the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation, not only does it require the aura of ancient monsters, but it also requires a large amount of rare fourth and fifth stage materials. Even the rich and pompous Demon Clan couldn''t lay it out many times." "So, if the plan is successful, we won''t need to worry about the Demon Clan''s plan to disrupt the Spirit Veins in the short term." Daoist Chongxu spoke solemnly. He briefly explained the plan of the allied army this time. "You make it sound simple." "But it''s said that the Demon Clan has at least three thousand fourth stage monsters stationed." "Even if we really destroy the Sky Monster Slaughter God Array, there would still be many fourth stage monsters around." "With so many fourth stage monsters, can we really win?" Chapter 622 - 333: How Dare He Lay His Hands on Chu Dieyis Master?!_2 "I''m afraid we''ll be killed by these fourth-stage demon beasts even before we get close." The leader of the Heisha Palace, the Sea-splitting Demon King, said in a deep voice. He still didn''t think well of this joint plan between the righteous and demonic paths, believing that risks were too great. "That''s not really an issue." "Indeed, the Demon Clan has many fourth-stage demon beasts, seven or eight times more than us Nascent Soul Level cultivators." "But, we also have Heavenly Spiritual Treasures." "This time, my Tianjian Sect will also deploy the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, Chaos Ruler." "With this treasure, we will surely hold back many of the top-notch fourth-stage demon cultivators." Daoist Chongxu smiled slightly, waved his hand and immediately took out a simple and ancient grey ruler from his body. Dense ancient runes appeared on it, making it look unfathomable and filled with the aura of chaos. Boom~~ The moment this gray ruler appeared, an invisible domain of pressure was released, enveloping the entire palace. What?! The faces of all the Nascent Soul cultivators changed greatly. They felt as if they were burdened with a mountain that made the spiritual energy of nature around them extremely heavy. Even with their level of cultivation as Nascent Soul, facing this terrifying domain of pressure, they were unable to move. It seemed that as soon as Daoist Chongxu had a thought, they would be crushed into dust by this grey ruler, and even their nascent soul inside their body would have no chance to fly out, resulting in their death. The reputation preceded the person! At this moment, they truly saw the power of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure; it was indeed as impressive as its reputation. Of course, Daoist Chongxu just took out the Chaos Ruler merely to intimidate these Demon Clan Nascent Souls. After a short while, he put it away. The domain that originally surrounded the palace was also instantly dispelled. However, the faces of the many Demon Clan Nascent Souls were very ugly. They understood that this was Daoist Chongxu''s show of force. If they continued to stir up trouble and destabilize the army here, they would probably be killed on the spot. Before, although they knew about the power of Heavenly Spiritual Treasures, they didn''t expect it to be this powerful. Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators have no power to resist against this level of treasure. It was just like facing a God Transformed Honored One. "Daoist Chongxu, you''ve misunderstood." "I was just worried that this operation would fail." "Since Daoist Chongxu is confident, we will definitely support with all our power." "After all, the Canglan Sea region has always been our Human clan''s territory. We absolutely will not allow the Demon Clan to run wild." After sensing this invincible force, the head of the Heisha Palace, the Sea-splitting Demon King, immediately gave in. He was no longer as arrogant and aloof as before. After all, he was a Demonic Path cultivator who knew when to be flexible. Although he was a bit frightened by the power held by the Tianjian Sect. But he also knew that the Tianjian Sect would not make a move at this time because they had a common enemy: the Demon Clan. If they were to kill him here, it would only benefit the Demon Clan. The Tianjian Sect also wouldn''t destroy unity at this point. "Haha, Daoist Liehai, you''re too kind." "I was just proving to you all that this plan is not reckless." "Although the Demon Clan is powerful and has many demon cultivators, we too are not powerless." "Moreover, besides myself, Daoist Zhou also possesses the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "I believe it can also hold back many top-notch fourth-stage demon cultivators for you." "If we still can''t win like this, our Human clan in the Canglan Sea region should be annihilated." Daoist Chongxu turned to Zhou Sui. He admired this rising star quite a lot. Before, there were only two Heavenly Spiritual Treasures in the entire Canglan Sea region. But now, a third Heavenly Spiritual Treasure has appeared. If it were during peace, he would be an enemy of both the Xuanbao Tower and the Tianjian Sect. But now that the Demon Clan has invaded the Cultivation World, he has become the best companion. They rather hope that Human cultivators would become stronger. Otherwise, the Human clan might really be wiped out by the Demon Clan, leaving no trace behind. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s my honor to be able to fight alongside Daoist Chongxu." Zhou Sui smiled slightly and also took out the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower from his body. It was palm-sized and held in his right hand. With a boom, an invisible sealing force spread out, filling the entire palace. What?! The many Nascent Souls contracted their pupils. They knew that the man before them was demonstrating his power. However, it could not be denied that the show of force was indeed effective. It seemed that the power of this Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower was even greater than that of the Chaos Ruler. They sensed that this treasure tower contained terrifying domain power, as if many demons were suppressed inside the tower. They could faintly hear the roaring of the demons. "Is this the famous Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower?" "It''s said that this Heavenly Spiritual Treasure has suppressed many demons. I wonder if it''s true or not?" Daoist Chongxu curiously looked at Zhou Sui. "Of course, it''s true." "The tower indeed suppresses demons, even a God Transformed demon." "If it were released, the disaster it would cause, I''m afraid, would be no less than the current disaster of the Demon Clan." Zhou Sui nodded his head. He took out the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, naturally to establish his authority and be prepared for anything. At his current level of power, he already did not particularly want to obey the commands of others. Showing absolute power would make other cultivators have to weigh their options. Being too low-key is sometimes not a good thing and may lead other cultivators to think he is weak and easy to bully. Proper demonstration of strength can avoid many troubles. Chapter 623 - 333: How Dare He Lay His Hands on Chu Dieyis Master?!_3 What?! Upon hearing this, the pupils of the many Nascent Soul cultivators contracted, and they looked at the pagoda with extreme dread. No wonder they had been feeling a faint throbbing in their hearts just now. It turned out that a Divinity Transformation Demon was being suppressed within it. If a Divinity Transformation Demon were truly to be released, the ensuing disaster would simply be unimaginable. However, Nascent Soul cultivators from the Sky Demon Sect, Heisha Palace, and Xuan Yin Sect, and many others, all envied, despised, and resented this situation. Because this legendary spiritual treasure should have belonged to them. Who could have expected that this fellow would have actually taken the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower. If such intimidating spiritual treasure were to fall into the hands of the demonic faction, the demonic faction would certainly rise in power. The righteous faction wouldn''t have to suffer the current embarrassment of being bullied by the demonic faction. But there was nothing they could do about it now. Zhou Sui, who was in possession of the legendary spiritual treasure, was no longer within their capacity to deal with. If anyone dared to show ill will, they would probably be killed by this pretty boy. Therefore, even if they were extremely humiliated, they had no option but to endure it. "If that''s the case, wouldn''t there be a risk of the Divinity Transformation Demon escaping from inside?" asked Daoist Chongxu. "Don''t worry, it''s currently being suppressed by the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "It''s been going on for tens of thousands of years. It''s impossible for them to escape." "Unless I actively release the Divinity Transformation Demon inside." "Of course, if the battle against the Demon Clan turns unfavorable, we might consider entering the Ancient Monster Realm and releasing the Divinity Transformation Demon there. Let it wreak havoc in the Ancient Monster Realm and slaughter the monster beasts," Zhou Sui spoke. "What!" Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The corners of the mouths of the many Nascent Soul cultivators twitched. This guy was so vicious that, if he really did that, the Ancient Monster realm would suffer heavy losses. Even Divinity Transformation monster beasts might be killed. Considering that it took an unknown amount of effort and many human cultivators had to die just to seal the Divinity Transformation Demon back in the day. Even if the Ancient Monster Realm is powerful, dealing with the Divinity Transformation Demon is an extremely difficult task. It would definitely entail a massive cost. Of course, the Demon Clan and the human clan are inherently hostile. Seeing the Demon Clan suffer, they felt it was a case of schadenfreude. "This might not be a bad idea." "But it''s not necessary to hurt both sides at this moment." "Gentlemen, you should now be aware of our strength." "If there is anyone among you who wants to withdraw, you may raise it now." "Otherwise, there will be no chance to withdraw." Daoist Chongxu looked around at the multiple Nascent Soul cultivators, exuding an imposing aura. "Daoist Chongxu, we are already very clear about the alliance''s strength. Indeed, we have the power to fight the Demon Clan." "Exactly, everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the human clan. We will not evade." "We want to know the plan ahead. The sooner we deal with the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation, the better." The roomful of Nascent Soul cultivators immediately raised an uproar. They were not stupid. If they were to leave now, they most likely would be killed as a warning to others. At this stage, Daoist Chongxu would never allow any Nascent Soul to flee from the battleground. After all, Daoist Chongxu had been a murderer in his younger days, and the number of cultivators who died by his hand was incalculable. "If that''s the case, then I shall assign everyone their tasks now." Hearing this, Daoist Chongxu was quite pleased. At least for now, there were no thorns appearing to disturb the unity of the factions. "This time, we plan to attack Bright Light Island from four directions." "The eastern region will be handled by the Tianjian Sect and Xuanbao Tower." "The western region will be managed by the Piaomiao Palace and the Sunset Sect." "The southern region will be assigned to the Sky Demon Sect and Wuji Alliance." "As for the northern region, it will be handled by the Heisha Palace and the Xuan Yin Sect." "I presume there won''t be much objection to this?" Daoist Chongxu immediately assigned tasks, looking at the numerous Nascent Soul cultivators. "No problem, the flying boat army of Piaomiao Palace will also set out, we will definitely seize control of the battlefield in the sky," said Palace Master Ye Feirou of Piaomiao Palace in a solemn voice. As the most famous weapon of Piaomiao Palace, there is no doubt that it is the flying boat. They were extremely proficient in refining magical treasures. After all, as female cultivators, they would definitely be at a disadvantage in single combat against other cultivators. It is precisely because of this, they are good at using the power of tools. The flying boat is the representative work of Piaomiao Palace. Many cultivators want to buy flying boats made by Piaomiao Palace, which have become a brand. Through controlling flying boats, their speed is extremely fast, and they can also strike from the air using the power of the flying boats. The power is enormous, and they can be considered as the dominator of the sky. "I will bring eighteen fourth-stage puppets, thirty thousand third-stage puppets, and a million second-stage puppets from the Xuanbao Tower''s treasure house. They will certainly shine brightly on the battlefield," said Daoist Tian Suan, the tower master of Xuanbao Tower, with a faint smile. As the wealthiest faction in the Canglan Sea area, they are skilled in refining puppets. Practically every cultivator of Xuanbao Tower is protected by puppets, making a combined force much stronger than the individuals alone. Furthermore, Xuanbao Tower''s Puppet Army is a well known force in the Canglan Sea area, with formidable strength. "Haha, we from the Sunset Sect are not quite as wealthy." "However, we are skilled in refining various types of poisonous fogs and poison pills." "As soon as the war starts, we will release the poisonous fog. Even the monster beasts will find it hard to resist," said Jade Sun, the sect master of the Sunset Sect, stroking his grizzled beard. Being a Pill Master does not mean they lack combat capabilities. They can both save and kill people. They can refine pills that boost cultivation, and they can also make poison pills. Chapter 624 - 333: How Dare He Lay His Hands on Chu Dieyis Master?!_4 It can be said that nobody understands the properties of various spiritual medicines and poisons better than they do. Even though the physiques of demonic beasts are stronger than that of humans, they are ultimately made of flesh and blood. They cannot withstand the poisonous fog that they concoct. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The dosage merely needs to be increased. "The Heisha Palace will open the Black Sha Demon Cave, releasing all the flying undead within." "With the help of many flying undead, the demonic beast army will be nothing." Sea-splitting Demon King, the Master of Heisha Palace, knew his sect must take action since the other sects were already revealing their trump cards; he couldn''t possibly do nothing. Luckily, Heisha Palace excels at nurturing various types of undead and flying corpses. With the power of these undead, they could also bring forth an undead army that could sweep away all opposition. "The Xuan Yin Sect will dispatch a team of Xuan Yin Dao soldiers." "They are all strong Tao soldiers formed by the condensation of Xuan Yin Qi." "Impenetrable to blades or spears, they can defend against all methods, and they also master Xuan Yin magic arts, possessing unparalleled combat power." "Even when faced with those powerful demonic beasts, they have the ability to fight." Qiqing Demon King, the Sect Master of the Xuan Yin Sect, says solemnly. Indeed, the Xuan Yin Dao soldiers are one of the trump cards of the Xuan Yin Sect. They have been instilled with Xuan Yin Qi within their bodies, at the same time, they have eradicated their emotions, becoming like puppets. Moreover, they do not know fatigue or pain. Basically, they are fearless and can fight ten opponents at the same time. They can be considered as the Xuan Yin Sect''s immortal legion. "Hehe, the Sky Demon Sect doesn''t have such great abilities." "But we can summon an army from the Demons from Outside the Domain." "These Heavenly Demons can evoke the Heart Demons of demonic beasts causing them to kill each other." "Of course, we need to prepare the sacrifices in advance." Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, shows a sinister smile and reveals the Sky Demon Sect''s plan. Although she speaks lightly, the Sky Demon Army is one of the Sky Demon Sect''s trump cards. They are formless and invisible, hiding in the void, integrating into the mind, and are proficient in manipulating Heart Demons. Even the demonic cultivators fear the might of Heavenly Demons. If the Sky Demon Army is deployed, I''m afraid everywhere they pass will be left barren. "Ahem, the individual combat power of the Wuji Alliance is extremely strong." "Although we don''t have as deep a foundation as you all, we can still provide a certain degree of help." Daoist Unlimited coughs a little, appearing somewhat embarrassed, but still shamelessly says so. "This!" Hearing this, Zhou Sui''s mouth twitches; evidently, he can see that the Wuji Alliance is far behind the other Nascent Soul forces in terms of foundation. The other Nascent Soul forces have some lesser showing off their trump cards. But the Wuji alliance, apart from the Loose Cultivators with Nascent Souls, doesn''t have much to offer. But it is unavoidable. After all, the Wuji Alliance is only a loose cultivators alliance, naturally, it cannot compare with other Nascent Soul Sects. But the other Nascent Souls don''t mind this. After all, everyone knows the details of the Wuji Alliance. Asking a loose practitioner alliance to come up with trump cards and such is a bit too difficult. "Very well then, a month from now, we will teleport to Piaomiao Island." "Then we will start from Piaomiao Island and charge to Bright Light Island." Daoist Chongxu immediately spoke. The reason for needing a month''s time is naturally because many forces need a bit more time to prepare. It is not possible to act rashly, as this would risk failure. "Okay." Many Nascent Soul cultivators nodded their heads. They had already heard about this plan beforehand, now they were merely finalising some details. "If that is the case, everyone may stay temporarily at my Tianjian Sect." "I have prepared cave abodes for all." "Please rest first and conserve your energy." Daoist Chongxu gave a slight smile. The truth be told, the number of times a long-distance teleportation array can be activated is limited. After all, the energy of the Spirit Stone inside is not infinite, it needs time to recharge. Therefore, it cannot be used an unlimited number of times. To avoid a situation where the energy of the teleportation array is exhausted at a critical moment and cannot be used, it''s best to conserve where you can. This is why the many Nascent Soul cultivators stayed at the Tianjian Sect, waiting for the start of the operation. The Tianjian Sect had taken this into account and had prepared cave abodes for many Nascent Soul cultivators. Regardless of anything, Heaven Sword Island is quite massive. Even if they had to prepare abodes for over three hundred Nascent Souls, it''s not a big deal, there''s still more than enough room. Before long, under the arrangement of the Tianjian Sect, all Nascent Soul cultivators arrived at their respective abodes. Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom naturally shared one abode. After all, they were Dao mates and could not possibly stay separately. A few hours later, in the deep of night, under a faint moon and sparse stars, A beautiful figure appeared outside the abode. Her body was hot as hell, curvaceous and dripping with charm. It was as if a convergence of all the world''s virtues resided on her. The person who came was none other than Qian Ziyun, the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect. "Fellow Daoist Qian, what brings you to my abode?" Upon sensing Qian Ziyun''s aura, Zhou Sui opened the Prohibition Array of his abode, inviting Qian Ziyun in. "You''re really heartless. Can''t I come see you if there''s nothing wrong?" "Obviously, you''ve forgotten that I gave you the most important thing. Can you conveniently forget it?" Qian Ziyun gives Zhou Sui a plaintive look, with tears lurking in her beautiful eyes, looking pitiful. It was as if she were a wife abandoned by her husband, and the man before her was nothing more than a thoroughly heartless man. If someone was watching this scene, they would likely curse loudly, condemning Zhou Sui. Chapter 625 - 333: How Dare He Lay His Hands on Chu Dieyis Master?!_5 To make such a beauty sad was simply unforgivable. Hearing this, Master Peach Blossom''s beautiful eyes widened; she was shocked, looking at Zhou Sui in disbelief. She had never expected to hear such gossip. Since when did her husband get involved with the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect? Clearly, this woman was her sister-in-law Chu Dieyi''s master, but her own husband dared to make a move on her - he was practically without scruples. No, that''s not right. Her husband was supposedly a devoted cultivator who never left the house, so when did he get involved with the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect? She was utterly confused. "Ahem, Friend Qian, you should refrain from speaking without thinking." "Your words can easily lead to misunderstandings." Zhou Sui''s mouth twitched, speechless. He had always known that Qian Ziyun, as the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect, was a classic witch, completely unconcerned about worldly morals. She was always stirring up a storm with her words. She dared to say anything and everything, without any reservations. "I don''t think there''s any misunderstanding." "He took away my best disciple and took the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower." "If that''s not stealing what''s most important to me, then what is?" "Or are you willing to return these things to me?" Qian Ziyun chuckled, her beautiful eyes flashing as she looked at Zhou Sui flirtatiously. "Impossible." "They are all mine." Zhou Sui was like a treasure hoarder; he wouldn''t give up anything that entered his pocket. Moreover, Chu Dieyi was his Taoist partner. No one dared to take away his woman, not even if it was another woman. "Qian, the old demon, what are you doing here harassing Friend Zhou?" "Don''t tell me you intend to use some secret technique of the Sky Demon Sect on him." "Get lost immediately. Don''t think of harming Friend Zhou, or don''t blame me for being rude." At that moment, Ye Feirou, the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, also appeared. She wore a long white dress that accentuated her perfect figure. She exuded an ethereal quality, like a goddess. Now, she glared angrily at Qian Ziyun, a murderous air surrounding her. It seemed she and Qian Ziyun were already mortal enemies. "No wonder I smelled a disgusting odor from far away. It turned out to be you, the old sanctimonious woman." "What are you doing here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?" "Don''t tell me you''ve been lonely for too long and are looking for a man." Qian Ziyun smiled and engaged in a verbal duel with Ye Feirou. She had an instinctive feeling that something was off about this woman. Normally, she should be meditating in her cave dwelling. It was surprising that she ran out at this time. Moreover, she came to where this man, Zhou Sui, was. Could it be that this woman was feeling the stirrings of love, having reached the ripe age of seven hundred, and was experiencing a second bloom of youth?! Bang~~ Immediately, a battle of nascent soul realms erupted between the two women. They collided like barbed arrows, neither willing to show weakness nor intending to back down. "What?!" Zhou Sui and Master Peach Blossom blinked. To be honest, they knew Qian Ziyun and Ye Feirou were old foes prone to squabble upon meeting. But they hadn''t expected the situation to escalate so quickly, as if they were about to start fighting. "After all these years, you''re still as vulgar as ever." "You''re nothing more than a demon cultivator who can''t show her face." Ye Feirou sneered. "Even if I can''t show my face, I''m still better than your Piaomiao Palace." "I heard the Demon Clan invaded, and numerous demonic beasts wreaked havoc. Your Piaomiao Palace suffered severe losses with countless dead and wounded." "You almost lost control of Piaomiao Island." "If you beg me, I might be able to persuade the Sky Demon Sect to aid you." Qian Ziyun''s eyes glinted with mockery. It seemed she wanted to seize this opportunity to humiliate Ye Feirou and vent her resentment. "That won''t be necessary." "Even if the Sky Demon Sect were destroyed, Piaomiao Palace wouldn''t fall." "Even in the depths of despair, I would not ask a demon like you for help." "Moreover, I''ve heard the Sky Demon Sect''s situation isn''t so good either. With a gateway close by, you''re on the front lines." "Recently, due to the impending Demon Clan disaster, I haven''t heard much about the Sky Demon Sect cultivators causing trouble." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Surely all the cultivators in the Sky Demon Sect haven''t been wiped out." Ye Feirou''s eyes flashed coldly. "It seems that my Sky Demon Sect is truly underestimated." "In that case, would you like to test our Sky Demon Sect''s secret technique?" "Let''s see who can survive this demon disaster." Qian Ziyun chuckled. "I would be delighted." "It would be the perfect opportunity to see if your cultivation has declined after years of training." Ye Feirou clenched her fist, eager to fight. It seemed she was itching to start. She was usually a serene and ladylike cultivator, but whenever she encountered Qian Ziyun, she couldn''t suppress the anger in her heart. She would often engage in a bitter fight with Qian Ziyun. The grudge between the two women had lasted for hundreds of years and was nearly irreconcilable. Immediately, the nascent soul realms of the two women collided again. The spiritual energy of the surroundings regrouped, causing the ground to crack repeatedly. It looked like a battle of great masters was about to break out. "Stop it, this is not a place for fights." With a swishing sound, Zhou Sui flashed between Ye Feirou and Qian Ziyun, stopping them. He then held their tender hands, calming them down. He didn''t want his future companions to fight and get hurt at that moment. This was also not a place for fight. After all, this was the territory of the Tianjian Sect. What?! Both Ye Feirou and Qian Ziyun blushed. Upon having their hands held by Zhou Sui, their cold hands instantly felt warm. It felt like their bodies were electrified. The tense atmosphere was instantly dispelled. What replaced it was a pink, ambiguous atmosphere. For a moment, they felt a sensation they had never experienced before, causing their entire bodies to tremble. They had never been in such close contact with a man before. This was their first time experiencing something like this. Before, they would never let a strange man get close to them. If anyone dared to do so, they would have been killed long ago. Even getting within a few meters of them was unthinkable. Chapter 626 - 334: This Man is like an Aphrodisiac, Nearly Ensnaring Two Women - 1 "Why is this scoundrel''s hand so warm?" The face of Qian Ziyun blushed a little. She herself had practiced the Sky Demon Strategy and contained immense Pure Yin Qi, the chill of the Heavenly Demon within her body, making her exceptionally cold. But Zhou Sui, he contained the Power of Dragon Elephant, surging with the Pure Yang Qi. During the handshake, this Pure Yang Qi seeped through her palm, infiltrating her body. At that moment, it felt as if her body was enveloped by the Pure Yang Qi. Warmth diffused throughout her body; it felt incredibly warm, as if being indulged in the shine of the sun. It felt as if she was back in her mother''s embrace, experiencing an unprecedented sense of security. This was the first time she felt the protective presence of a man. Even though it was just a handshake, she felt as if she had been melted by this man. "How is the scent of fellow daoist Zhou so pleasant?" "Is this the scent of a man?" "Why do other men smell so terrible, surely fellow daoist Zhou is unique?" The face of Ye Feirou flushed crimson. The scent wafting from Zhou Sui was tempting and enticing. Even the perfumes produced by Piaomiao Palace could not compare. This is surely a natural scent, just like male pheromones, triggering an instinct within her. Of course, this is due to Zhou Sui benefitting from the power of Obsession Gu, crafting his Body of Heavenly Charm. His body is constantly releasing a unique scent. Each woman perceives a different scent, yet it is always pleasant to their senses. A scent that complements them perfectly. That''s why she felt it was so enticing. At this moment, she felt like she was wrapped in an all-knowing fragrance. As if she was within a cluster of blossoming flowers. "Give me face, stop fighting." At this moment, the voice of Zhou Sui passed over, echoing in the ears of Ye Feirou and Qian Ziyun. "Okay, I-I will give fellow daoist Zhou face and momentarily stop fighting." "But luck won''t be on your side next time." Ye Feirou''s face reddened, her heart pounding like a little deer. Listening to Zhou Sui''s voice, she felt a tingling sensation, like being jolted by electricity as it surged within her. She now has no mind to squabble with Qian Ziyun. She felt that if she stayed with this man any longer, she would lose herself completely. This made her panic-stricken, wanting to quickly escape this place. Because this man is too dangerous. "I-I will also give face to fellow daoist Zhou." "If we meet again, I will fight you each time." The face of Qian Ziyun blazed as red as an apple. She felt completely drained, even though she was a high-order Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator. Just by holding his hand and listening to his voice... She could feel all the resistance leaving her body. This man didn''t require any love potion, he himself was the most potent love potion. Without a doubt, if she continued to stay with this man, her innocence would be compromised. Although she appears unruly like a witch, she is very conservative. Otherwise, to this day, she would not still be possessing a Pure Yin Body. Whoosh whoosh!! In an instant, without prior agreement, both women, Qian Ziyun and Ye Feirou, vanished from the spot. They didn''t even acknowledge the others'' odd behavior. They just wanted to leave this dangerous place as quickly as possible, get away from this perilous man. If not, they might genuinely succumb. This man is far too terrifying. "My lord, you didn''t really hook up with these two sisters, did you?" Master Peach Blossom from the side gave Zhou Sui a strange look. She had watched everything clearly. These two sisters were clearly smitten, falling in love, consumed by passion. She would never have imagined that the renowned two Nascent Soul female cultivators from the history of the Canglan Sea would act like innocent girls after meeting her lord. It was completely inconceivable. If this incident were to be revealed, it would certainly shock the whole of Canglan Sea. Many Nascent Soul cultivators would be stunned and dumbfounded. It is definitely a gossip that would shake the Canglan Sea. "What do you think?" Zhou Sui responded with a gentle smile, gently lifted her smooth chin, neither affirming nor denying. "Even if they have hooked up, I''m the main consort." "You belong to me this month." Master Peach Blossom''s starry eyes intently stared at Zhou Sui. Soon, the two returned to their cave dwelling and spent a wonderful night together. ... Meanwhile, at the heart of Flood Dragon City, on Bright Light Island. There was an ancient altar. It bore numerous intricate runes, and the surroundings were buzzing with the mystical appearance of flood dragons. It exuded an enigmatic aura. At the very center of the altar was a dark green demonic aura, radiating dazzling lights, much like a dark green sun. It was pure to the extreme, just like a demonic vein, continuously emitting waves of demonic aura. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, under the core of the altar, it seemed to want to merge into the Fifth Stage spirit vein, or even replace it. Once successful, the spirit vein would transform into a demonic vein. Possibly even advancing to the top tier of the Fifth Stage demonic vein. Around the altar, sat numerous high-ranking fourth-stage demon cultivators, each exuding terrifying demonic auras. Chapter 627 - 334: This Man is Aphrodisiac, Two Women Nearly Fallen_2 They were responsible for guarding the altar, preventing enemies from invading and disrupting the formation here. After all, this was the Demon Clan''s grand plan, and no one was allowed to disrupt it. The leader, of course, was Jiao Wuwei. "Master Wuwei, according to our intelligence, the humans are about to attack our Flood Dragon City." "This time, I''m afraid the Human Clan is really going all out." A demon cultivator immediately stepped forward to report. His face was very solemn, even though the Demon Clan had a considerable advantage now. But human cultivators should not be underestimated. Even a resistance before death could inflict significant damage on them. Even if the Demon Clan were to win in the end, if they were to die under a counterattack from the humans, it would be pointless. "Very good, very good, I''ve been waiting for them to make a move." "Once they come, let these foolish human cultivators know what it means to go and never return." "Then they will know the terror of our Demon Clan." Jiao Wuwei''s face was calm, as if he had been waiting for a long time. "Rest assured, Master Wuwei." "We have already fortified this island as secure as an iron bucket." "To think about disrupting our Ancient Monster Conversion Formation is simply wishful thinking." The demon cultivators looked exceedingly pleased. They couldn''t wait to see the group of Human cultivators arrive on Bright Light Island and practically knock their heads against a wall. This place had long been fortified by them as tightly as an iron bucket, setting up many traps. If the Human Clan were to attack, they would have to pay a hefty price to even think about setting foot on Bright Light Island. ... Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, a month had passed. During this month, the Canglan Sea area was quite peaceful. Perhaps both the Demon Clan and the Human Clan had expected this and knew each other''s plans, so they both stopped fighting, waiting for the storm to come. On the outskirts of Bright Light Island. At this moment, the Wuji Alliance, Tianjian Sect, Sunset Sect, Piaomiao Palace, Xuanbao Tower, Sky Demon Sect, Xuan Yin Sect, and Heisha Palace, the eight Nascent Soul forces, appeared in the sky above this island. They had departed from Piaomiao Island and directly arrived at Bright Light Island. Having prepared for a month, they were more than ready. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Above the sky were gigantic flying boats with sparkling arrays, radiating a rainbow of lights. Many cultivators floated in mid-air, stepping on their Magic Artifacts, their faces serious and ready for battle. The eight major forces divided into four directions and collectively attacked Bright Light Island. As for the island, a countless number of demon beasts with fur and horns, or scales, gathered. The number of them was already more than ten million. Above the sky were demon birds flying around, the sky was dark as if covered by clouds. They were the infamous Red Poison Eagle Clan of the Demon Clan. Unlike the Thunder Hawk Clan, they were a demon clan that mastered poison magic techniques and could release endless poison fog. Wherever they went, every place became uninhabitable, and no one could survive. They were also one of the main forces in this battle. The whole island was filled with a strong demonic aura, as if a huge barrier surrounded the island, with countless Demon Clan runes flashing on it, unfathomable. Obviously, this place had been fortified by the Demon Clan to resemble an iron bucket. This place was also the Demon Clan''s main base in the Cultivation World. At this moment, Zhou Sui, Daoist Chongxu, Daoist Tiansuan, and others naturally stood together. They were the main force of this battle. Other cultivators were just there to fill in the gaps. "So this is the Fifth Stage Sky Monster Slaughter God Array?" "Although it is not as good as the Four-Element Ku Rong Sect''s Array, as an array of a fifth stage island, it is quite good." Daoist Chongxu murmured. He could sense that the island''s fifth stage array was incredibly powerful, connecting the fifth stage spirit vein, containing infinite power, triggering a triple barrier, deep, and unfathomable. If they attacked recklessly, they would definitely suffer heavy losses. The faces of Nascent Soul cultivators were very serious. Obviously, the defense of this island was no less than the defense of any Nascent Soul Sect''s headquarters, even more terrifying. The Demon Clan had only arrived in the Cultivation World a few decades ago, and yet had constructed such a massive fortress. If they did not stop them and let this continue, the Canglan Sea area would sooner or later be occupied by the Demon Clan. Of course, breaking into this island is not a simple task either. "Don''t worry, I have brought the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, the Golden Dawn Mirror." "Even if the fifth stage array is powerful, it cannot stop our progress." Daoist Tiansuan proudly declared. The Heavenly Spiritual Treasure he had could reflect everything under the heavens, and with a simple shine, it could reveal the true state of the array. Knowing the location of the array''s key points. Once the key points were destroyed, even a fifth stage array could be easily dissolved. "A fifth stage array? It is merely average." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. For ordinary cultivators, a fifth stage array was naturally profound and unimaginable, completely impossible to understand. But he was different. His formation cultivation level had already reached the upper level of the Fifth Stage. Moreover, with the help of the Array Heart Gu, all fifth stage arrays could not stop him. Even with the power of the Array Heart Gu, he could control the enemy''s fifth stage array and wrestle away their control. Of course, he would not say this kind of thing. It was best to keep quiet and make a fortune. Whoosh! Suddenly, under Zhou Sui''s control, Array Heart Gu transformed into an invisible beam of light, it instantly merged into the array, and then the endless secrets of the array poured into him. Chapter 628 - 334: This Man is Aphrodisiac, Two Women Nearly Fallen_3 It seemed as if the entire spiritual vein distribution map of Bright Light Island appeared in his mind. Instantaneously, he figured out the secrets of many formations on Bright Light Island. "Oh, something''s odd. This island is more than just a simple Sky Monster Slaughter God Array." "There''s a second formation of the fifth stage subclass: the Seven Deadly Soul Locking Array." "This Seven Deadly Soul Locking Array can gather the powers of the seven deadly sins from the heavens and earth to attack the souls of human cultivators." "Once activated, it can invade the body with deadly force, causing death." "Even a Nascent Soul cultivator would have trouble resisting it." "Is the Demon Clan this cautious?!" "They set up not just one fifth-order formation, but a second one." "Are they planning to ambush the allied army of human cultivators?" Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Fortunately, I am a Fifth Order Formation Master, and I have assistance from the Array Heart Gu. Otherwise, the Demon Clan''s scheme might have been successful." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Without a doubt, without him here today, the human alliance would probably suffer miserably. It''s hard to say if they would be completely wiped out, but heavy losses were inevitable. Regrettably, the Array Heart Gu hasn''t had much time to come into full effect. So far, it could only cause the formation to fail. To fully manipulate the formation and use it for his own benefit, he would need a considerable amount of time, but there wouldn''t be such an opportunity now. But this doesn''t matter. Rendering the formation ineffective was a huge favor, akin to amputating one of the Demon Clan''s arms." "Stupid humans, you dare to attack our Demon Clan''s island!" "You really are seeking death." "If you leave now, we may spare your lives." "Many years of cultivation will be destroyed in an instance, isn''t it a pity?" At this moment, a massive voice echoed from within the island, like the roar of a dragon. A hundred-foot long flood dragon appeared before the cultivators, accompanied by many demon beasts. It radiated a terrifying demonic aura and faint dracontic might. Ordinary people would be terrified by this demonic aura, unable to even stand properly. Although its words were boastful, it was extremely cautious. It didn''t plan to go outside the array barrier to fight the human cultivators directly. It decided to entirely rely on the strength of the fifth-order formation in its battles against the human cultivators. After all, it was the humans who were in a rush, not it, so naturally, it wouldn''t make foolish moves. If it really left the island, it would be exposing its weaknesses and attacking its own strengths. "Shut up." "Demon rubbish, it''s either us or you who will die today." "Make your move, Daoist Tiansuan." Daoist Chongxu sneered and didn''t bother to heed any of the opponent''s remarks. Given that they had cultivated to the Nascent Soul Realm, human cultivators held their Dao hearts like steel, and wouldn''t be scared that easily. "Alright." Hearing this, Daoist Tiansuan nodded and stood forth, retrieving the Golden Dawn Mirror, a sky-reaching spiritual treasure, from his possession. This was an entirely golden mirror, resembling one cast from gold. Under the sunlight, it emitted a magnificent color of gold. The border of the mirror was meticulously engraved with numerous mysterious runes. It seemed to be filled with an unfathomably profound aura. Boom~~ At this moment, Daoist Tiansuan held the Golden Dawn Mirror. He channeled the vast mana of his Nascent Soul into the mirror. Runes at the edge of the golden mirror lit up like bulbs, one after another, radiating a golden glow. The next second, beams of golden light shot out from the mirror, seeming to envelop the entire island. "Ah!!!!!" Suddenly, the demon beasts on the island let out a series of agonizing screams. The dense and massive black demonic energy covering the entire island, upon encountering the golden light, began to melt away like snow under sunlight, producing sizzling noises. Some weaker demon beasts couldn''t withstand this power, and their souls seemed to be burned by the scorching gold light. While it was not a fatal injury, it inflicted great pain on them, It was as if their bodies had been scalded by boiling water. As the golden light enveloped the entire island and all the demon aura disappeared, the restrictions on the Sky Monster Slaughter God Array, as well as numerous array nodes, were revealed in the mirror. "Is this the legendary Golden Dawn Mirror from Xuanbao Tower?!" "It is said to reflect all under heaven and even unveil the true form of the demon clan?!" Jiao Wuwei and other demon cultivators looked very solemn. Even though they had heard of the human clan''s sky-reaching spiritual treasures, the human cultivators hadn''t used such spiritual treasures for a long time. About the power of these high-level magical weapons, ordinary cultivators had no knowledge. They knew that these treasures were extremely powerful, but had no idea to what extent. Of course, Zhou Sui''s Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower had given the demon clan a lesson earlier. It allowed them to understand to some extent the power of these grade treasures. But until the full power of the Golden Dawn Mirror was unleashed, they had no idea to what extent it would reach. "Go." Daoist Tiansuan sensed the numerous nodes of the Sky Monster Slaughter God Array, a lower fifth-order formation. He immediately manipulated the Golden Dawn Mirror, and it instantly stimulated several beams of golden light to attack these nodes. Once these nodes were destroyed, the array would naturally collapse. Chapter 629 - 334: This Man is Aphrodisiac, Two Women Nearly Fallen_4 "Think you can destroy our Demon Clan''s Sky Monster Slaughter God Array? It''s not that simple." "Protect the formation for me." Jiao Wuwei roared, issuing orders to his subordinates. Suddenly, numerous fourth-stage demons guarding the formation center unleashed their bloodline divine powers. A massive black barrier instantly formed around the formation, circulating countless demon scriptures. Boom~~ Regrettably, all this effort proved futile. Golden rays of light rained from the sky and bombarded the black barrier, which crumbled instantly, breaking into pieces. The surrounding demons also let out desperate screams, as if their bodies were pierced by the golden light, falling apart into pieces. The array center here was instantly shattered. The formation flags buried here also instantly disintegrated. "It''s over." The faces of Jiao Wuwei and the other demons changed drastically. Although they knew that the fifth stage formation they had set would not hold the Human clan back for long, they were still taken aback that it was broken by the human cultivators straight away. It could only be said that they had underestimated the power of the human cultivators. Boom Boom~~ With the destruction of the array center in various places, the fifth-stage low-grade formation covering the whole island instantly disintegrated. The entire barrier shattered like glass, making a cracking sound. The true form of the island was immediately revealed to the human cultivators. A powerful black demon aura was immediately released from inside, shooting up into the sky, as if a huge black cloud had formed in the sky. In the faint distance, numerous demons roared within the depths of the cloud layer. "The next step is up to you." "I don''t have much mana left." At this time, Heavenly Calculating Daoist turned pale, and his aura quickly weakened. He also withdrew his Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, the Golden Dawn Mirror. Obviously, even if he was a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, it was extremely tedious to activate a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. Just by launching one attack, more than half of his mana had been consumed. If he continued to use it, it might drain his own life essence, reducing his lifespan. "That''s enough." "The fifth-stage lower-grade formation, the Sky Monster Slaughter God Array, has been lost." "The demons on this island have lost more than half of their threat." "Leave the rest to us." Daoist Chongxu was very satisfied. Because he had invited the Heavenly Calculating Daoist to act just to break the fifth stage formation of this island. Otherwise, with the protection of the fifth stage array, they would surely suffer heavy losses. At the same time, the human cultivators in another area of Bright Light Island immediately noticed the deactivation of the formation, and they were overjoyed. "Let''s act. The fifth-grade array has been broken, and there are no more formations blocking us." "I didn''t expect that old ghost Heavenly Calculator actually has some abilities." "Hehe, it''s all thanks to his Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. If I had a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, I could do it too." "Alright, stop talking nonsense. We should be envious of Xuanbao Tower. Their ancestors accumulated virtue and left a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure." "Let''s give these demon beasts a hard time. It''s audacious of them to act recklessly in our human territory." Upon seeing this scene, the two Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators, Seven Emotions Demon Monarch and Sea-splitting Demon King, immediately recognized that this was the time to attack. If they missed this opportunity, they weren''t sure when the next one would come. Boom Boom~~ At this time, under the command of the two sect masters, numerous Xuan Yin Dao soldiers and Flying Zombies surged out, forming a vast army, killing their way towards Bright Light Island. In an instant, these Dao soldiers and Flying Zombies were engaged in savage combat with the many demons on the island. "Let''s take action too." At this time, cultivators from Piaomiao Palace and Sunset Sect stationed in the western region also launched their attack without hesitation. Thousands of flying boats from Piaomiao Palace appeared in mid-air. They moved very fast, and each of them had black cannon mouths. Then they began to bomb the demons on the ground. These shells were the Five Poison Shells refined by the Sunset Sect. Once exploded, not only were they powerful, but they also released Five Poison smoke. Any living creature that smelled this smoke would be poisoned to death. Suddenly, the Five Poison Shells rained down, and the battlefield was instantly filled with colorful poisonous fog. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many demons were caught off guard and inhaled the poisonous fog, dying on the spot. "Attack!" The cultivators from Sky Demon Sect and Wuji Alliance stationed in the southern region also took action. The Sky Demon Sect cultivators brought along numerous low-grade Demons from Outside of the Domain and attacked the many demons. These Heavenly Demons, being formless, penetrated the bodies of the demons and directly devoured their demon souls. Each of the low-grade demons didn''t know what was happening, they all fell to the ground, their bodies and spirits completely extinguished. As for the cultivators of the Wuji Alliance, they launched numerous battle formations, pooling the power of many cultivators to kill these demons. They specifically targeted low-grade demons, fighting back and forth brilliantly. ... At this moment, the faces of Jiao Wuwei and other demons stationed at the altar of Flood Dragon City were very unsightly. Although they were located in Flood Dragon City, the intelligence sent back by the demons from all over allowed them to have a panoramic view of the entire situation and know the situation at all points of the battlefield. Obviously, the current situation was not favorable for the demon clan. Despite the large number of demons in the demon clan, most of them were just rabble. Compared with the neatly organized corps of human cultivators, they were far worse. If this continues, it is unknown how many demons will be wiped out. Chapter 630 - 334: This Man is Aphrodisiac, Two Women Nearly Fallen_5 Across the entire island, legions of demons clashed with numerous human cultivators. This scene resembles a meat grinder, with countless demons and human cultivators dying at every moment. Of course, there were more casualties among the demons. Because the human cultivators leveraged the power of magical items, puppets, flying boats, and other artifacts to engage in long-range combat with the demons. They didn''t confront the enemy head-on. As such, the casualty rate of human cultivators was significantly reduced. "Damned humans, they outnumber us in terms of their command of magical weapons and Seventh-Order formations, they are curiously skilled at using external aids." "This alone compensates for their myriad disadvantages." "Shameless humans, they are only keen on using external aids." "If it was a simple barehanded fight, they would never be our opponents." A fourth-stage demon cultivator looked grim. He now understood why in the Ancient Era, even at the peak of Demon Clan''s strength, they could not overtake the Human Clan''s cultivation world. Even though the lifespans of humans were shorter, they were proficient in the Hundred Arts of Cultivation. Even though physically they were inferior to the Demon Clan, they could leverage various artifacts to compete with the Demon Clan. They could even surpass the Demon Clan. "Haha, what a bunch of foolish humans, they have fallen utterly into my trap." "They have finally entered the island, aren''t they stepping right into the trap I''ve laid?" "This time, I will annihilate these stupid human cultivators." Jiao Wuwei suddenly burst out laughing, his face revealing a sneaky countenance. "Daoist Wuwei, do you have another plan?" The numerous Fourth-Stage demon cultivators curiously stared at Jiao Wuwei. "Of course, there is not only one low-ranked Fifth Stage formation on this island." "To be on the safe side, I have also arranged a second low-ranked Fifth Stage formation¡ªthe Seven Deadly Soul Locking Array." "Even if the human cultivators break the first Fifth Stage formation." "But how are they going to resist the second Fifth Stage formation?" "At this moment, these human cultivators who have entered the island have nowhere to escape." "It''s like catching turtles in a jar." "Watch as I annihilate this human army." Jiao Wuwei looked triumphant. He felt like he had everything under control, manipulating these human cultivators at his whim. With just a simple ploy, he believed he could wipe out these human cultivators. Humans will always be humans after all. How could they ever match the wisdom of his Flood Dragon clan? They are nothing but an inferior race. "As expected of Daoist Wuwei, he was prepared for this." "What are we waiting for? Trigger the formation immediately and wipe out these human cultivators." The many demon cultivators started shouting excitedly. They were itching to see these human cultivators die a grisly death. "Activate the Seven Deadly Soul Locking Array now." At this moment, Jiao Wuwei took out an array flag from his body, intending to activate the Seven Deadly Soul Locking Array. But he quickly discovered that when he channeled his demonic power into it, the array flag shone brightly, but the Seven Deadly Soul Locking Array, which was set up across the whole island, didn''t respond at all. It was as if it had failed. No matter how he tried to activate it, it was in vain. This was to be expected. The Seven Deadly Soul Locking Array had been taken over by Zhou Sui''s Array Heart Gu, effectively having a new master. No matter how the enemy tried to activate it, it would be impossible for them to succeed. Suddenly, Jiao Wuwei''s face turned greenish. At this point, he knew for sure something had gone wrong with the formation. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the Seven Deadly Soul Locking Array not to be activated. "Lord Wuwei, what is going on?" "Why haven''t you activated it yet? We are losing too many of our comrades." "If we keep going like this, we will be annihilated." The many Fourth Stage demon cultivators looked at Jiao Wuwei bewildered. Weren''t there supposed to be another Fifth Stage formation? Why was he still indifferent at this point? "Crane Peak, what''s going on here? Why can''t the Seven Deadly Soul Locking Array be activated?" Jiao Wuwei shouted in anger, questioning a high-level Fourth Stage demon cultivator standing next to him. This person was an elder of the Monster Crane Race, a famous formation cultivator clan among the demons, very proficient in formations. Most of the formations used by the Demon Clan were developed by the Monster Crane Race. After all, many clans knew nothing about formats, they were just good at combat. At this moment, a white crane-like demon walked out, looking puzzled: "Lord Wuwei, I am also not very clear about what''s going on here? Maybe the formation was set up incorrectly. Or perhaps the spirit vein environment between the Cultivation World and the Ancient Demon realm is different, leading to errors in the formation. Give me some time to check, I am sure I can find the cause." It was also perplexed, having no idea what had happened. Everything was fine beforehand, what could have gone wrong all of a sudden? "Shut up, there''s no more time for you to check." Jiao Wuwei gritted his teeth, his face turning completely green. At such a critical juncture, there had been a failure, there could be nothing worse. Luckily he was prepared for this. Otherwise, he would definitely be doomed by this fool. Right now, he felt like strangling this fool. Such a pig-like teammate. "Lord Wuwei, what should we do now?" A demon cultivator couldn''t help but ask. After all, if the second Fifth Stage formation couldn''t be activated, they might have difficulty dealing with those human cultivators. "Don''t be afraid, even without the second Fifth Stage formation, we''re fine." "When it comes to the Fourth Stage cultivators, we still have the upper hand." "The human cultivators are only a few hundred at best, how could they compete with us?" "As long as we kill those few Nascent Souls from the human side who hold heavenly spiritual treasures, victory will still be ours." "First capture the king before capturing the thieves, let''s kill Daoist Chongxu, the sect master of Tianjian Sect, and Zhou Sui, the sect master of Xuanhuang Sect." "Once we kill them, the rest of the Nascent Souls will naturally crumble. They can''t possibly be our opponents." Jiao Wuwei was filled with murderous intent. Though he didn''t really want to engage the human cultivators in combat himself¡ªfor fear of unforeseen circumstances¡ªbut at this point, he likely had no other option. A rumbling sound ensued~~ In the blink of an eye, Jiao Wuwei and several dozen high-ranking Fourth-Stage demon cultivators soared into the sky, flying out of Flood Dragon City, charging straight in the direction where Daoist Chongxu and Zhou Sui were. They had already locked onto Zhou Sui and the others'' aura, knowing they were the greatest threat. As long as they could kill these human cultivators, the remaining Nascent Souls would naturally pose no threat. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 632 - 336: God Transformation Level Dragon, The Power of Ku Rong Mysterious Light_1 Boom~~ Just as Zhou Sui was preparing to take action, a sudden howl was heard from afar. Instantly, a gigantic blue ferocious bird flew out from the midst of the demon cultivators, its body emanating blue flames, looking like a creature made entirely of fire. A fourth-stage Demon Phoenix! All the Human Nascent Soul cultivators recognized the true identity of this demon cultivator immediately. Clearly, this ferocious bird was from the Court of the Demon Phoenix, as notorious as the Flood Dragon Clan. However, they were not genuine phoenixes but merely carried a trace of phoenix lineage. Even so, this made them one of the king clans in the ancient Demon Realm. They were on par with the Flood Dragon Clan. "Humans, do you believe that only you possess two grand spiritual treasures?" "You underestimate our demon clan too much." "All of you are sure to die here today, no one can save you." "First, try the power of our Demon Phoenix clan''s Green Luan True Fire Mirror." The fourth-stage top-tier Demon Phoenix smirked, pulling out a grand spiritual treasure, the Green Luan True Fire Mirror, from its body. Unquestionably, this was a widely celebrated grand spiritual treasure in the ancient Demon Realm. This was a spiritual treasure that was parallel to the Five Dragon Chopper. It could unleash the Green Luan True Fire, one of the top ten demonic flames in the ancient Demon Realm. It was fair to say that its power to kill and destruct in no way inferior to the Five Dragon Chopper, if not more so. With this grand spiritual treasure, the Demon Phoenix clan had also made a great name for themselves in the ancient Demon Realm. Many clans would lose courage at the mere mention of them. Boom~ The old-fashioned mirror released clusters of blue flames. They formed shapes of flying birds and struck Zhou Sui, reducing all things that came within its range to ashes. Even the demon-sealing domain could not withstand it and crumbled, developing large holes under the assault of the blue flames. "Eight Desolation Demon Sealing." Zhou Sui urged the grand spiritual treasure, Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, once again with a flicker of his thoughts. Suddenly, the enormous tower radiated endless golden light, forming a huge illusion of the tower that seemed to have effectively shrouded all directions. Boom! Clusters of Green Luan True Fire struck the tower illusion and were instantly neutralized by the tower. However, these fierce spiritual fires still burnt the tower illusion to the point of fragmentation, causing it to totter on the verge of collapse. Email This goes to show how formidable the grand spiritual treasure - Green Luan True Fire Mirror was, truly a formidable treasure. "The demon clan has actually taken out two grand spiritual treasures. This is indeed a grand show of extravagance." Daoist Chongxu wore a grave expression. He was feeling a little uneasy, as he had not expected the demon clan to risk so much. You must know, even in the ancient Demon Realm, grand spiritual treasures are extraordinarily rare items and can be counted on one''s fingers. And they were basically possessed by God Transformed Honored Ones. To gift one to a nascent soul realm demon cultivator, one must first relinquish control of the spiritual treasure. However, doing so would pose significant risk. Because if the nascent soul realm demon cultivator is killed by an enemy, the grand spiritual treasure would be lost. This was a burden they could ill afford. Ordinary God Transformed Honored Ones wouldn''t voluntarily do such a thing. Nevertheless, the Flood Dragon Clan and Demon Wind Clan chose to do so. It was evident they aimed to win in their plan this time. They would risk a great deal, even sending down grand spiritual treasures to aid in their victory. The demons also possess more potent demonic power in their bodies, compared to human cultivators of the same stage. Even the number of times for them to trigger grand spiritual treasures was more compared to human cultivators. If a lasting battle were indeed to occur, human cultivators definitely wouldn''t stand much of a chance of winning. "This is bad." The faces of human cultivators strained into the zenith of tension. The demon clan was originally stronger than the Human clan, and they had more demons at the Nascent Soul Level. Human clans'' only chance of winning was the grand spiritual treasures. Who could have anticipated that the demon clan would also produce two grand spiritual treasures, thereby leveling the advantage of the Human clan. If they continue to fight in this manner, the human clan was bound to lose. "Humans, all of you shall die." Jiao Wuwei''s face bristled with menace. It activated the grand spiritual treasure, the Five Dragon Chopper, intending to kill all the human nascent soul cultivators immediately. "Indeed, it is too dangerous when the real body takes action." "We have to quickly quench the danger in the cradle." Zhou Sui sighed. He knew that there would surely be many unexpected incidents on the battlefield, and no action in war could guarantee a hundred percent success. So, his every action was taken as if walking on thin ice. However, he had no choice now but to take action personally. Having decided thus, the best course of action was a swift victory to prevent more complications happening later. Whoosh! In an instant, Zhou Sui activated the Teleportation Insect and his whole being merged into the nothingness. Next moment he appeared beside the fourth-stage top-tier Demon Phoenix, his speed unbelievably fast. What?! The fourth-stage top-tier Demon Phoenix was flabbergasted in an instant. It initially intended to excite the Green Luan True Fire Mirror, attacking this damned human and even burning him alive until he turned into ashes. But in the blink of an eye, this human appeared before it. His speed was just too fast. "Impossible! He actually managed a bodily teleportation. How on earth did he do that?" "Even a God Transformed Honored One wouldn''t be capable of doing this." This fourth-stage top-tier Demon Phoenix was utterly incredulous. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Being a well-worldly demon cultivator itself, this was the first time it had seen a Nascent Soul level human realm actually performing a bodily teleportation. Generally speaking, at most, nascent souls could teleport. After all, teleporting the physical body was very different from teleporting a nascent soul. A nascent soul could teleport because it is inherently an energy body and would not bring too much pressure when merged with nothingness. Chapter 633 - 336: God Transformation Level Dragon, The Power of Ku Rong Mysterious Light_2 But teleportation of the flesh was a different matter; the strain it brought to the physical body was no joking matter. Even a God Transformed Honored One could not do it. Of course, it was only because Zhou Sui had mastered the Teleportation Insect, and received the protection of its power, was he able to do this. It could be said that this was an absolute trump card. "Thunder Penalty." Zhou Sui didn''t plan to say anything to this demon phoenix, immediately activated the power of the Robbery Thunder Worm, a terrifying Power of Thunder Tribulation started to brew, forming purple Heavenly Tribulation, radiating a destructive aura. The power contained in the Robbery Thunder Worm, which had advanced to the upper fourth stage, was imaginable. It was not something ordinary fourth-stage demon cultivators could withstand. Moreover, the Power of Thunder Tribulation was inherently a restrainer of the Demon Clan, capable of causing great damage to demon cultivators. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It''s over." The hairs of this upper fourth stage demon phoenix stood on end, it felt as though every feather in its body was standing upright, its body shaking, its body wrapped in the fear of death. Regrettably, the speed of this shameless human was too fast. In an instant, he was in front of it, not giving it any chance to react. Boom~~ The next second, a purple Divine Tribulation struck the demon phoenix''s body, immediately exploded with destructive power, and completely pierced through its body. The terrifying Power of Thunder Tribulation destroyed every inch of its life force. Even the demon soul within its body was annihilated in this instant. Without being able to resist for a single second, it was killed by the power of Thunder Penalty. "Thi, this!" This upper fourth-stage demon phoenix wanted to say something, but at that moment, it couldn''t utter a single word because of the intense pain that had spread throughout its body. The terrifying power of the Heavenly Tribulation was destroying its consciousness inch by inch. Now it regretted so much that its intestines were green. If it had known earlier that human cultivators were so terrifying, it wouldn''t have volunteered to come, even if it meant dying. Unfortunately, it was too late for anything now. In a short time, its consciousness plunged into boundless darkness. Its enormous body fell from mid-air, crashing onto the ground, smashing a huge pit. Its spiritual treasure, the Mirror of the True Fire of the Azure Phoenix, naturally fell into Zhou Sui''s hands. As it lost its owner''s control, this spiritual treasure fell into a dormant state. It was no longer able to inspire any power. At this time, it was just an ancient green mirror, seemingly without any magic. "Not bad." Zhou Sui immediately put away this spiritual treasure. Although he didn''t have the skill of Treasure, even if he got the spiritual treasure, it was of no use, but he could sense the skill of Treasure from the spiritual treasure. Naturally, it was not as troublesome as for other people. Without a doubt, mastering this spiritual treasure would certainly enhance his combat power to a certain extent. "Can''t believe it, is it real or fake?" Daoist Chongxu and others who saw this scene were completely stunned, their mouths agape. They had been worried about the combined force of the two spiritual treasures of the demon race, causing great harm to the human race. Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, the upper fourth-stage demon phoenix was slain by Zhou Sui. Because the timing of the attack was too fast. No one present knew how Zhou Sui had made his move. In the blink of an eye, Zhou Sui appeared next to the demon phoenix and killed the fourth stage demon cultivator in an instant. This strength was so outrageous that it was frightening. "Damn humans." "Give the Mirror of the True Fire of the Azure Phoenix back immediately." But Jiao Wuwei and the other demon cultivators were both shocked and angry, their lungs were about to explode in rage, their eyes almost bursting. Because the death of this phoenix was equivalent to the demon race losing an arm. It was not just a matter of losing a general, but also losing a spiritual treasure. If this matter was known by the Phoenix clan, it was likely to provoke wrath. None of the fourth stage demon cultivators present could bear such pressure. Boom, boom, boom~~ In an instant, all the upper fourth-stage demon cultivators nearly attacked Zhou Sui at the same time. A series of terrifying divine arts bombarded down, attempting to lock onto Zhou Sui''s aura. It was as if this space was going to be completely blown up. Unfortunately, this did not work. Because Zhou Sui instantly used the power of the Teleportation Insect, making his body intangible and fleeing into the void. All the divine arts landed in empty places, bombarding the ground within a thousand miles radius. Immediately, mountains were collapsed instantly, and the earth showed giant pits and cracks. The next second, Zhou Sui''s figure appeared next to Jiao Wuwei, raising his hand for a palm strike. Thunder Penalty! He once again used the power of the Robbery Thunder Worm. The terrifying power of the Heavenly Tribulation converged in the center of his palm, like a thunder in the palm, unveiling endless purple radiance, filled with a destructive aura. "Damn you!" Jiao Wuwei''s hairs stood on end. It knew very well how the upper fourth stage demon phoenix had just died. If it couldn''t defend itself, it would surely die without a doubt. It could sense that the power of this thunder exceeded its imagination. Once it struck its body, its demon soul would probably be annihilated in an instant, turned to ashes. Spiritual Treasure Five Dragon Chopper! In an instant, it activated the power of the Five Dragon Chopper. Its body was instantly covered by five golden flood dragons, a dense golden barrier appeared on its body, on which numerous flood dragon runes emerged. Chapter 634 - 336: God Transformation Level Dragon, The Power of Ku Rong Mysterious Light_3 It seemed like many flooding dragons were moving about. Although the Five Dragon Chopper was an offensive type of spiritual treasure, it did not mean it lacked defensive power. Boom~~ The Power of Thunder Tribulation suddenly struck ruthlessly on this golden barrier, creating a series of crackling noises. It instantly drove Jiao Wuwei several kilometers back, shattering one mountain after another. Its hundred feet long body of the flooding dragon was forced to retreat repeatedly. But luckily, thanks to the defensive power of the Heaven-Ascending Spiritual Treasure, Five Dragon Chopper, it managed to survive this attack. "He can actually withstand my attack? Seems like he does have some skills." "But how many times can you actually withstand it?" Zhou Sui raised an eyebrow. He was somewhat surprised that the other party could withstand his attack; he had to say that the other party was indeed an outstanding figure among the Demon Clan, and their reactive ability was really not for show. But he wouldn''t give the opponent this chance to catch a breath either. Five Elements Thunder Law! At this moment, he immediately cast a thunder magic skill he had learned, which came from the Eagle Race. And after this thunder magic skill went through the enhancement of the Power of the Robbery Thunder Worm, it seemed to have transformed into Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation. It was not just a simple Five Elements Thunderbolt. Rumble~~ In the sky above, dark clouds gathered and thunder roared, covering an area of several thousand kilometers with tribulation clouds. Zhou Sui raised his hand and gently pat downwards. Numerous Five Elements Heavenly Tribulations descended from the sky. Gold Thunder, Wood Thunder, Water Thunder, Earth Thunder, and Fire Thunder all struck down, forming a sea of thunder spanning the sky. This attack was not just targeted at Jiao Wuwei, it also targeted each fourth stage Demon cultivator. One could say that at this moment, he seemed to have transformed into the Thunder God, controlling the Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation. "No way, the Five Elements Thunder Law? Isn''t this a thunder magic skill mastered by the Eagle Race? How does this human know it?" "Last time this human seemed to have killed many Eagle Race Demon cultivators, perhaps he got it from them." "Those Eagle Race fools, how could they carry such important skill manuals? Isn''t this just aiding the enemy?" "The question is, isn''t this human also too terrifying? Even though the Eagle Race has this magic skill, only a very few can truly learn it. This guy got it just a while ago, and he already knows how to use it?!" "So this is the peerless freak of the humans? He''s indeed our Demon Clan''s arch-enemy." "No, this isn''t just the Five Elements Thunder Law, its power seems greater than the Eagle Race''s Five Elements Thunder Law. It''s as if it controls the power of the Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation. Did this human monster modify and enhance the power of the Five Elements Thunder Law?" "To manipulate so many Five Elements Heavenly Tribulations, it requires a vast amount of Nascent Soul mana, could it be that this human''s mana is even more robust than ours? But how could such a thing be possible?" Many fourth stage Demon Cultivators broke into a cold sweat. They felt as if they were facing the Heavenly Tribulation right now, as if they were trying to survive it. An indistinct sense of being targeted washed over them, no matter where they went, there was nowhere to hide. The thunderous rumbling resounded between heaven and earth, making their hearts palpitate with fear. An overwhelming sense of terror arose, making them tremble uncontrollably. Boom~~ In a moment, multiple Heavenly Tribulations descended from the sky, moving to bomb the numerous fourth stage Demon cultivators. It was like the arrival of a Heavenly Tribulations. Many fourth stage Demon cultivators launched their Bloodline Divine Power in an attempt to resist, but it was all in vain. These Heavenly Tribulations still penetrated their defenses and ruthlessly struck their bodies. Even as part of the Demon Clan with its strong physical constitution. They were still trifle when compared to Heavenly Tribulations. The demonic power within their bodies was being destroyed by the Heavenly Tribulations, just like how snow melts in the face of heat. "Damn it." Several fourth stage Demon cultivators let out a mournful scream, as they were heavily injured and their whole bodies charred. Weaker Demon Cultivators couldn''t bear the onslaught, they fell from the sky, their bodies splitting apart, instantly killed by the Five Elements Heavenly Tribulations. Even the stronger Demon Cultivators suffered heavy damage. Their bodies were inundated with countless thunderous bolts, which hindered the healing of their bodies. If they were unable to expel the thunder tribulation energy out of their bodies, their bodies would never heal. "Isn''t Master Zhou a Sword Cultivator? How come he also cultivated magic? He is unusually skilled in thunder magic." The numerous Cultivator Nascent Souls were completely dumbfounded. They did not expect Zhou Sui to be so ferocious, standing against so many fourth grade top-tier Demon Cultivators with just his own strength. He practically shattered the group of Demon cultivators. The problem was, they initially assumed Zhou Sui was an unmatched sword cultivator. But who would have known, the opponent was also a cultivator skilled in the Five Elements Thunder Law. You should know that cultivators are just as excellent at combat as Sword Cultivators. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even rarer, cultivating magic skills is extremely challenging. Of course, if the cultivation is successful, then it would possess an extraordinary fighting power. "Master Zhou is only a little over a hundred years old, how can he be so proficient in so many things?" "Could he really be a reincarnated immortal being?" Many Cultivator Nascent Souls'' eyes sparkled, recalling the rumors from the legends. Normally they would have disregarded such rumors, as it was just too absurd. Where in the world could you find so many reincarnated immortal beings? But now it was different. NORMAL cultivators, even if they were prodigies, would not be able to master formations, alchemy, swordsmanship, talisman within a short period. Even if they started learning from the womb, it would still be impossible. Chapter 635 - 336: God Transformation Level Dragon, The Power of Ku Rong Mysterious Light_4 But if it''s a reincarnated immortal, possessing the memories of a past-life immortal, then it''s not impossible. As such, Zhou Sui''s extraordinary power can also be understood. After all, he''s a reincarnated immortal, something they could never compare to. "Good, very good, you forced my hand." "You can all go to hell!" Jiao Wuwei roared with rage. At this moment, he was also hit by the onslaught of the Five Elements Heavenly Tribulation. Although he managed to deflect many of the Heavenly Tribulation strikes with his Five Dragon Chopper Spiritual Treasure, he was still left in a desperate situation. Most importantly, the constant activation of the Spiritual Treasure was draining his demonic power rapidly. Continuing this way, he would probably die when his demonic power runs out. Roar~~ At this moment, another series of massive dragon roars echoed from deep within Jiao Wuwei, reverberating across the entire island. Every living being could hear these sounds, causing the earth to tremble. It was as if a real dragon was roaring, causing everyone to tremble in fear. Immediately after, three black Flood Dragons soared into the sky, instantly reaching the battlefield. They looked incredibly old, with some of their scales falling off, but they were emanating a terrifying dragon might. A domain force spread out, enveloping tens of thousands of miles. At that moment, all human cultivators were terrified, their faces revealing their despair. "Impossible, this is ridiculous! Divinity Transformation level Flood Dragons, how could this be possible?" "Wasn''t it said that Divinity Transformation level demons are unable to pass through the realm gate? What is happening now?" "Wait, this must be an illusion. If the demon clan really had Divinity Transformation level Flood Dragons, why didn''t they attack earlier?" "Once they take action, they could easily sweep over our Canglan Sea. Why wait until now?" Many Nascent Soul human cultivators were stunned. They were completely dispirited. If it were just earlier, they still had the hope of defeating the demon clan. But now, three Divinity Transformation level Flood Dragons had appeared. That was undoubtedly an unmatched force. Even possessing a Spiritual Treasure would not change the outcome. At this moment, they were puzzled and didn''t understand why the demon clan had such a trump card. They had no hopes of winning now. "Hold on, haven''t you noticed? These Flood Dragons have a strong aura, but their life force is very weak, like a candle in the wind, ready to die at any moment." "Also, their Divinity Transformation Realm aura is very faint, like they forcibly advanced to Divinity Transformation? It seems like they could fall at any moment, meaning they''re definitely not normal Divinity Transformation Realm Flood Dragons." A Nascent Soul cultivator from the Sky Demon Sect, who was very sensitive to auras, immediately noticed something was wrong. He felt that perhaps these three black Flood Dragons were not as powerful as imagined. "That''s right, I remembered." "The Flood Dragon Clan seems to have a secret technique called the Flood Dragon Life Burning Skill." "This technique allows them to burn their own lifespan to enhance their combat power for a short period." "The more lifespan burned, the more terrifying the increase in power." "In the Ancient Era, the Flood Dragon Clan used this technique, causing severe damages to our human clan." "I am afraid these three Flood Dragons have burned their own lifespan to temporarily advance to the Divinity Transformation Realm." "However, it''s surprising that they are willing to do this since it''s sacrificing their own future and lives to contribute to the demon clan. Why would they agree to this?" Daoist Chongxu''s face was grave as he remembered many of the ancient records from the Tianjian Sect, one of which was the Flood Dragon Life Burning Skill created by the Flood Dragon Clan. Frankly, this technique could only be used by the demon clan with their long lives. After all, who could bear to burn decades or even hundreds of years off their lifespan? If a human cultivator were to use it, they would likely die quickly. But the demon clan was different. With their long lifespan, even losing hundreds of years of life, they could still live for a long time. So this has become their trump card in critical moments. "I see your human clan is quite knowledgeable, even knowing about our Flood Dragon Clan''s Flood Dragon Life Burning Skill." "Yes, they are the elders of our Flood Dragon Clan." "They purposely used this secret technique this time, burning a thousand years of their life essence to temporarily advance to the Divinity Transformation Realm." "It can be said that they can exhibit the early stage power of Divinity Transformation within a day." "Although the time is short, it is more than enough to annihilate you." Jiao Wuwei''s face was twisted in a ferocious grin. Truth be told, if it were up to him, Jiao Wuwei would not have wanted to play this hand. After all, the war with the Cultivation World was still far from over. His goal wasn''t just the Canglan Sea, but also the mainstream human cultivation lands such as the East Wastelands. Saving such trump cards till the last moment would have been ideal. But things were different now. Due to the enormous pressure by Zhou Sui, if they continued this way, their defeat was certain. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They might even face complete annihilation. Therefore, there was no choice but to use this move. And because of this, Jiao Wuwei felt a heart-wrenching pain, losing such a trump card meant that it was gone forever. Therefore, his hatred for Zhou Sui was extreme, wishing he could tear those damned humans to pieces. "Lord Wuwei, we entrust the future of our offspring to you." Chapter 636 - 336: God Transformation Level Dragon, The Power of Ku Rong Mysterious Light_5 At this moment, three black flood dragons communicated to Jiao Wuwei through their Divine Consciousness Transmission, their tone bearing a sense of entrusting their last wish. Because after this battle, even if they win, they would die due to their dwindling lifespan. The reason they were willing to do this was because they were Sin Dragons. They had committed great sins amidst the struggles within the Flood Dragon Clan, thus failing miserably. According to the rules of the Flood Dragon Clan, they should have been put to death immediately. But they were offered the chance to atone for their sins by sacrificing their own lives for the Flood Dragon Clan. After all, even if they were to die, they still had many descendants in the Flood Dragon Clan. They chose to ignite their life force and sacrifice their lives for the sake of their offspring''s futures. "Rest assured, I will look after your offspring." "Your sins will be absolved through this battle for the Flood Dragon Clan. You will be our heroes in the future," Jiao Wuwei solemnly said. "Thank you, Lord Wewei." Once their promise was given, the auras of the three black flood dragons surged even further. Their domain power expanded, enveloping a radius of several miles. Even if it was just a temporary boost to their power, elevating them to the initial stage of the Divinity Transformation Realm through a Secret Technique. They were authentic flood dragons at the initial stage of the Divinity Transformation. No Nascent Soul cultivator could compare to them. The gulf between them was simply too vast. "Damn it, the Demon Clan is truly shameless." "They even have such a Secret Technique, cruelly placing human cultivators into a fatal situation." "How can we ever defeat the Demon Clan?!" Nascent Soul cultivators were engulfed in despair. They no longer had the will to fight and were itching to flee at the first possible opportunity. They no longer cared about the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation. If they die, where would be their future? Who could resist the raging storm? If they can''t even protect their own lives, there was no future to speak of. Unfortunately, other Fourth Stage demon cultivators had already detected this. They advanced to block them immediately. They did not hesitate to lure these human cultivators into this trap, how could they let these Nascent Soul human cultivators escape so easily? Such wishful thinking was a fool''s dream. "It''s over, everything is over, it''s our fault." "We never expected the Demon Clan to have such a trump card." "We have lost this battle." "Since we have failed, we must pay the price of failure." "I will personally take action to cover your retreat," Daoist Chongxu clenched his fists. He was enveloped by an aura of indifference towards death, evidently prepared to sacrifice his own life to allow the remaining human cultivators to escape. After all, if all these Nascent Soul cultivators died here, the human clan in Canglan Sea would be left utterly hopeless. No matter what, these human Nascent Soul cultivators cannot die at the hands of the Demon Clan. "Sect Master, doesn''t our sect have any other trump cards or methods?" "Are we really incapable of defeating these three Flood Dragons?" Many Tianjian Sect cultivators were refusing to give in. They were on the verge of victory, but suddenly, three God Transformation Level flood dragons appeared, making all their previous efforts go in vain, completely ruining their plans. Anyone would be unwilling under such circumstances. If it wasn''t absolutely necessary, who would willingly give up? "There aren''t as many trump cards as you''d like to believe." "Even though the Tianjian Sect has a heritage spanning ten thousand years, acquiring the Chaos Ruler, a transcendental spiritual treasure, is our utmost limit." "Losing the fifth-stage Spirit Vein resulted in many spiritual medicines and heavenly resources failing to mature." "This caused the state of cultivation in the Canglan Sea area to decline continuously, until it was impossible to produce even a single God Transformation cultivator." Daoist Chongxu sounded helpless. This wasn''t a result of incompetence on the part of younger cultivators. It was merely the limitation of their environment. Even a clever woman can''t cook without rice. "Sect Master, we understand." "This time, we will flee and preserve ourselves for the day of revenge." "We will definitely make the Demon Clan pay." Many Tianjian Sect cultivators gritted their teeth. They had finally accepted their fate. The difference in strength was indeed too vast. Not even the most relentless conviction could overturn this disparity. To keep their lives now meant they''d have a chance to take their revenge later. Otherwise, dying here would be utterly pointless. "There''s no need for such anxiety," said a voice that suddenly rose alongside everyone. It belonged to Zhou Sui, who had returned to the human cultivators'' side. "Fellow Daoist Zhou." "Could it be that you have a method to deal with these three Divinity Transformation flood dragons?" Daoist Chongxu, as well as the others, turned their gaze towards Zhou Sui. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They couldn''t help feeling confused. Could it be that Zhou Sui had a plan even in such straits? Although they acknowledged Zhou Sui was quite formidable, they didn''t think he could resist three Divine Transformation flood dragons. The disparity in strength was simply too huge. However, when they recalled Zhou Sui''s mysterious abilities, they couldn''t help feeling a flicker of hope. "Of course, I have a method." "But after winning this battle, I will need to obtain two transcendental spiritual treasures from the Demon Clan, as well as the bodies of many Fourth Stage monstrous beasts." "Also, the Ancient Monster Qi is mine as well, I hope you don''t mind," Zhou Sui said with a faint smile, stating his conditions. Honestly, the moment he saw those three flood dragons, his first instinct was to retreat. Even with his stellar capabilities, defeating three Divinity Transformation flood dragons that were levels beyond him was a daunting task. However, he quickly used his Ku Rong Mysterious Light technique to sense their lifespans, only to discover that they just had a day or two left. At that moment, he decided against fleeing. Chapter 637 - 336: God Transformation Level Dragon, The Power of Ku Rong Mysterious Light_6 Because for him, demon cultivators with such short lifespans were practically just live targets. He would use Ku Rong Mysterious Light skill against them, and it was invincible. It would simply amount to trading a life for a life. Furthermore, the remaining lifetime of the challengers was only a few days. Compared to the gains, losing a bit of one''s lifespan was nothing. Those demon cultivators believed they had the winning hand in this battle, but they didn''t realize that the real winner was him. It can be said that the moment he saw those three dragon-like monsters appear, Zhou Sui knew that the Demon Clan was bound to lose without a doubt. They posed no threat to him. Upon hearing this, the nearby Nascent Soul cultivators couldn''t help but twitched the corner of their lips, looking at Zhou Sui speechlessly. They''d never predicted that at this life-and-death moment, This guy was still thinking about loot. They couldn''t even ensure their safety, and Zhou Sui was already thinking about taking war trophies. They couldn''t tell whether this kid was brave or confident. But regardless, upon hearing Zhou Sui''s words, they all felt somewhat more at ease. Because the miracles this young man has created were abundant. As of today, he had become a towering figure in the Canglan Sea district. "Fellow Daoist you actually have a way to combat these three dragon-like monsters who''ve experienced a divine transformation?" "If it''s really possible, then these treasures naturally belong to you." "We, the many Nascent Soul Sects, promise that no one will compete with you." Daoist Chongxu naturally was overjoyed, and he immediately made a promise. After all, it was a life-or-death moment for the humans of the Canglan Sea district. If Zhou Sui could turn the tide, then giving all the war treasures to him would be no problem at all. To be honest, they have no choice but to agree. If they lose this battle, not only will they have no war treasure, but they would also lose their lives. So, the many Nascent Soul cultivators naturally would not refuse. "That''s good then." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. He made his demand to avoid any disputes after the battle. There were so many people who fought for their interests. Some people could only share adversity but not wealth. Boom Boom Boom ~~ In an instant, the three dragons at the Divinity Transformation Realm let out a roar. The powerful Divine Domain was released from their bodies, covering a radius of tens of thousands of miles in invisible power ¡ª a terrifying sight. They had completely locked onto Zhou Sui and the rest of the Human Clan Nascent Souls. Especially Zhou Sui. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This Fourth Stage Nascent Soul of the Human Clan, who had slain many demon cultivators, was a huge thorn in the side of the Demon Clan. All other Nascent Souls could be spared, but this person must die without fail. If not, the Demon Clan would surely suffer restless days and nights. "Oh no!" Daoist Chongxu and the others broke out in a cold sweat. They felt an intense sense of danger. Being targeted by the three Divine Transformation dragons was as terrifying as the arrival of the grim reaper. If it weren''t for their trust in Zhou Sui, they would have probably fled in fright and wouldn''t still be standing here. "Ku Rong Mysterious Light Skill" In that moment, Zhou Sui''s hands formed seals and immediately invoked the skill. A small black and white stamp appeared in his hand, which was the Ku Rong imprint, also known as the Life and Death Print. It contained yin and yang, the power of life and death, and the endless cycle of decay and growth. It was profoundly mysterious. "What is that?!" Many Nascent Soul cultivators, seeing the emergence of this small black and white stamp, were all on edge as if they were facing a dangerous enemy. Especially for those cultivators whose lifespans were nearly exhausted, they were filled with fear, even more so than when they saw the Divine Transformation dragons. This was their instinct to survive. It seemed that this little stamp could take their lives at any time. "What?!" The three Divine Transformation dragons were shocked out of their wits. As dragons who had undergone Divine Transformation, even though their transformation was temporary, they still held some power of the Divine Transformation Realm. Naturally, they sensed the terror in the black and white stamp instantly. Even though they didn''t know what it was, they were trembling all over, as if it posed a great threat to them. Unfortunately, they weren''t able to react at all. Boom~~ The next second, three gray lights burst forth from the markings, and deep in the void, it seemed as if time was flowing, life and death were cycling, like a gigantic illusion of reincarnation. Immediately, these three gray lights instantly merged into the bodies of the three Divinity Transformation dragons. "So this is the Ku Rong Mysterious Light skill''s Life and Death conversion, right?" Zhou Sui sensed that this light connected him with the three Divinity Transformation dragons, forming a gigantic bridge of life. The forces of life and death interwoven with each other. It seemed like there was an equivalent exchange at that moment. Right then, he felt as if a few days of his lifespan had been subtracted. But for him, who had such a long life, a few days of lifespan naturally didn''t mean much. It was insignificant. But for the three Divinity Transformation dragons, it was a life-threatening crisis. Because they had burned a thousand years of life to achieve the God Transformation Level of combat power. Now they only had two days of life left. So this equaled to Death stripping away their last moments of life. Booming sounds~~ In an instant, the three Dragon Gods of Divinity Transformation widened their eyes, staring fixedly at Zhou Sui. They could feel their lives dissipating. But at this time, they couldn''t say anything. Because their consciousness instantly plunged into boundless darkness. The life energy of the huge dragon bodies rapidly dissipated, losing all their power. Thump Thump Thump!!! In a short time, the three hundred feet long dragons fell from mid-air, crashing heavily onto the ground, creating huge craters. Their eyes wide open, as if refusing to close in death. "Indeed, even the mightiest life cannot resist the ravages of time." "Only eternal life is the everlasting goal of cultivators." Zhou Sui gazed at the three dead Dragon-Gods of Divinity Transformation, his heart was filled with emotion. Even if they possessed the combat power of the Divinity Transformation Realm, so what? Once their lifespan was exhausted, they were nothing but a lifeless body. It has to be said that this top-level skill from the Ku Rong Sect - The Ku Rong Mysterious Light was indeed incredibly powerful. Although most of the time, this was a top-level skill that harmed others but not oneself. But at crucial moments, it can be used as a trump card, challenging beyond one''s level, and killing enemies far stronger than oneself. It can be said that this is also a trump card of his own. If he didn''t have this skill, dealing with the three Divinity Transformation dragons would probably be extremely difficult. "No way, he really killed three God Transformation Level dragons, how did he do it?" "That''s too exaggerated, these are God Transformation Level dragons, and he killed them just like that." "Could he really be the reincarnation of an exiled immortal?" Seeing this scene, the members of the Human Clan were overjoyed. They were initially doubting whether the words of Zhou Sui were true or not. If they weren''t true, they should probably run away now. They couldn''t really die in this place. But now, in just the span of their meeting, three God Transformation Level dragons had died and turned into corpses on the ground. They didn''t even display their Divine Domain power before dying on the spot. They could be considered the most unfortunate God Transformation Level dragons. Even though they didn''t know what methods Zhou Sui used, these three God Transformation Level dragons were indeed dead. This indicated that the Demon Clan''s trump card had been thoroughly lost. The Demon Clan, having lost their God Transformation Dragon, was now easy to defeat. There was no way they could stand against the Human Clan''s coalition army. Chapter 638 - 337: Commitment and Promotion to Nascent Soul Late Stage_1 "Ku Rong Mysterious Light Technique!" "This must be the Ku Rong Mysterious Light Technique of the Human God Clan from the Ancient Era." "But wasn''t this Divinity Transformation Sect annihilated long ago? How come someone has now received the Ku Rong Sect''s legacy?" At this moment, Jiao Wuwei was simply driven to madness. Especially after seeing the deaths of the three God Transformation Level Flood Dragons, he wished he could rip Zhou Sui into shreds. One should know, this was one of the trump cards of the Flood Dragon Clan. They would not use it unless it was crucial. Once used, it would surely be a decisive blow. But now, it was easily resolved by this human, Zhou Sui. This shattered the many years of plans of the Flood Dragon Clan and would lead to terrible losses for the Clan. However, it quickly recognized that this was the ultimate Divine Arts of the Ku Rong Sect. After all, during the Ancient Era, it was the cultivators of the Ku Rong Sect who had defeated this Secret Technique of the Flood Dragon Clan, leading to severe losses and their retreat from the Cultivation World. It was thought that with the passage of time and the destruction of the Ku Rong Sect by the demons, no one could learn this Divine Arts technique again. Who would have thought that there would still be someone inheriting the legacy of the Ku Rong Sect. And even mastering this supreme Divine Arts. This human cultivator could only be described as the bane of the Demon Clan. Ever since he appeared, the demons'' plans have been repeatedly obstructed. Not a single day has gone smoothly. But no matter what, failure is failure. It''s irretrievable now. "Go, retreat quickly." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Jiao Wuwei roared loudly, immediately giving the order to retreat to the Fourth Stage demon cultivators around him. He knew that there was no hope of defeating the human clan this time. Even if he had a heavenly Spiritual Treasure in his hands, he wouldn''t be able to fight against that monstrous human. If they continued to fight like this, they would all have to stay here. If they retreated at this moment, even if they suffered heavy losses, At least a large number of their forces would be retained. In this way, they would still have the opportunity to occupy the Canglan Sea area, they couldn''t let their whole army be wiped out. Whoosh! But at this moment, Zhou Sui had been eyeing every move of Jiao Wuwei, where would he let this dragon escape? If it really escaped, he feared that he would be constantly watched by this enemy in the future, which would disturb his peace of mind. Under no circumstances would he allow this dragon to escape. Immediately, he used the Teleportation Insect, instantly appearing at Jiao Wuwei''s side. Judgement of Immortals Sword Art! He held a flying sword, activated the Judgement of Immortals Sword Art, and a terrifying sword light exploded. This was the Sword of Immortal Slaughter, containing terrible anti-demon killing intent. It gathers the killing potentials of countless souls killed by the Demon Clan in the world. The power contained in it is so great that it''s shocking to hear about it. And it''s especially restraining to the Demon Clan. When faced with the Demon Clan, the power of this sword light will double. "Damn it!" How could Jiao Wuwei expect that even at this point, this despicable human was still targeting him. Due to Zhou Sui''s speed being too fast, so fast that he couldn''t react in time. Even now, if he wanted to use the power of the Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, it was too late. Boom~~ In an instant, this sword solidly slashed onto Jiao Wuwei. The horrifying sword light cut down, as simple as chopping melons and vegetables, and split his hundred-meter-long dragon body in two. A large amount of blood sprayed out, forming what seemed like a rain of blood. At the same time, the terrifying Judgement of Immortals Sword Intent instantly destroyed his demon soul, leaving him no chance to seize a new body through his demon soul. The sword light even swept out in the distance. Mountains in the distance were instantly split in two, the earth was torn apart, extending for thousands of kilometers. One can imagine the power of this sword. It''s horrifically formidable. "No, Lord Wuwei is dead, killed by one strike of the human." "Run, let''s run, we''ve completely lost this battle." "Damn humans, we will surely return." "Damn human cultivator Zhou Sui, we''ll remember you, this feud is irreconcilable." "Sooner or later, we will annihilate the human clan and avenge this blood feud." The numerous Fourth Stage Demon Cultivators were both shocked and angry. But upon seeing Jiao Wuwei killed by a single sword strike, they completely lost their courage. They no longer had the courage to fight against the human cultivators. They all fled towards the distance, daring not to face the human cultivators. Anyone who was a second slower would be caught up by Zhou Sui and killed with a single sword strike. "Pursue, pursue, beat the dog in the water." Upon seeing this situation, the various Human Nascent Soul cultivators were overjoyed. They might not be able to fight against the wind, but they certainly welcomed fighting downwind and were quite adept at beating a downed enemy. At this moment, they all took out their life''s Spiritual Treasures and talismans, trying to fully eliminate these fourth stage magical beasts. As long as they could kill one, it would be a great profit for them. ...... Half a day later. With the fall of the last magical beast in the pool of blood, the Human Coalition Army had fully triumphed, and the demons were utterly defeated. Naturally, Bright Light Island returned under the control of the humans. At this moment, everyone entered Flood Dragon City. This city was now controlled by the human cultivators. Many magical beasts had fallen in pools of blood. "What a pity, some fourth stage magical beasts have escaped." The Sky Calculator lamented. He had originally wanted to catch all the magical beasts on this island in one fell swoop, killing them all without leaving a single one. But those magical beasts escaped too quickly. No matter how crazily the human Nascent Soul cultivators hunted them, some beasts still escaped in the end. They were unable to wipe out all the beasts. Chapter 639 - 337: Commitment and Promotion to Nascent Soul Late Stage_2 "Don''t be so greedy, the outcome has already been quite good." "Most of the fourth-stage top-grade monsters have been killed by us." "The ones that escaped are only some fourth-stage lower-grade monsters, nothing to be feared." "Of course, the most important thing is that we have completely destroyed the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation." "Within the next hundred years, it will be impossible for the Demon Clan to set up a similar formation." Daoist Chongxu laughed heartily, smoothing his graying beard, seemingly extremely satisfied. Initially, he felt that this battle would result in heavy casualties for the human clan and heavy sacrifices would be inevitable. But now, it appears the human clan hasn''t lost too many Nascent Soul cultivators. In contrast, the Demon Clan was defeated. Not only did they lose two heavenly spiritual treasures, but many top-grade fourth-stage demons also perished. Even the powerful ancient Demon Realm, I fear, must be deeply pained by this defeat. To prevent a similar scale of threats again would not be an easy task. "We have to thank friend Zhou for everything." "If it weren''t for friend Zhou stepping forward." "I fear our operation would have been a complete failure." "Old Ghost Wuji, you''ve really chosen a good son-in-law." The Sect Master of the Sunset Sect, Daoist Jade Sun, said deeply moved. Recalling the events that just took place, he couldn''t help but feel a chill. If it hadn''t been for Zhou Sui, the human clan in the Canglan Sea region might have completely vanished. If they were defeated, the Canglan Sea region would certainly belong to the Demon Clan. "Haha, do I need someone else to tell me that my son-in-law is naturally extraordinary?" Daoist Unlimited laughed heartily, his joy immense. "You all are too polite, I only slightly contributed." Zhou Sui said humbly with a slight smile. Clearly, he had made a name for himself in this battle, shocking all the Nascent Soul cultivators in the Canglan Sea region. Even the Nascent Soul cultivators from the Three Demon Sects didn''t dare say anything at this moment. They didn''t even dare to mention the matter of the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower anymore. In fact, after seeing Zhou Sui kill three Divinity Transformation Flood Dragons, many Nascent Soul cultivators had answers in their hearts. Zhou Sui must have inherited the legacy of the Ku Rong Sect and learned the Ku Rong Mysterious Light Technique. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to execute three Divinity Transformation Flood Dragons so casually. They were all somewhat uneasy. After all, facing a terrifying existence that could take their lives at any moment, they felt somewhat restless. If they fall out with him at this point, they fear none of them will make it out alive. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Luckily, Zhou Sui is not a bloodthirsty individual, so they were able to calm down somewhat. "According to our previous agreement, the bodies of the fourth-stage monsters killed by friend Zhou, along with the two heavenly spiritual treasures and a wisp of ancient monster spirit, all belong to him. I''m assuming that nobody here objects?" Daoist Chongxu said. Now that the war has been won, naturally it was time to distribute the spoils of war. After all, they had killed so many monsters this time. Just the materials from the bodies of these monsters, let alone their storage bags, represent a significant wealth. No one can resist the temptation. "No objections, of course we have no objections." "That''s right, it was friend Zhou who contributed the most to this victory, these spoils rightfully belong to him." "Indeed, if not for friend Zhou''s effort, we would have been utterly defeated in this battle." "Even if he wants all the bodies of these slain monsters, we would not hesitate." The many Nascent Soul cultivators immediately began to flatter, not intending to compete with Zhou Sui for these spoils at all. Apart from Zhou Sui''s contribution to the victory, his absolute strength also completely convinced them. No one dared to compete with him. The most important thing is that they didn''t really care about the two heavenly spiritual treasures. Indeed, heavenly spiritual treasures are extremely precious. There aren''t many at all in the entire Cultivation World, they can practically be counted on one''s fingers. The problem is to refine a heavenly spiritual treasure, one needs the skill of Treasure. It is clear that the skills for these two heavenly spiritual treasures of the Demon Clan were controlled by them, and outsiders had almost no way of getting it. Even if they did obtain them, they might just be accumulated scrap iron. More importantly, after getting these two heavenly spiritual treasures, one might get targeted by Flood Dragon Clan and Demon Phoenix Clan. Don''t think that the threat of the Demon Clan has ended just because we''ve won now. To be honest, this is just the beginning. As the interdimensional doors continue to strengthen, more and more demons can cross over. Perhaps Divinity Transformation demons will come over. By then, whoever has these two heavenly spiritual treasures will be in big trouble. So, for such hot potatoes, naturally they dare not take them for themselves. Since Zhou Sui wants them, then give them to Zhou Sui. "Then, thank you all for your understanding." Zhou Sui said, smiling faintly, his eyes resting satisfactorily on the many Nascent Soul cultivators. ...... A day later. After the Wuji Alliance, Tianjian Sect, Sunset Sect, Xuanbao Tower, Piaomiao Palace, Sky Demon Sect, Xuan Yin Sect, and Heisha Palace and other human Nascent Soul forces had finished the victory feast, they each returned to their own sects. Although they had crushed the Demon Clan''s army, delivering a heavy blow to the Demon Clan and delaying their offensive. The forces of the ancient Demon Realm couldn''t possibly be all there is to it. Countless monsters still continue to emerge from the interdimensional door. All the major sects also needed to continuously dispatch disciples to hunt these monsters and maintain the stability of the Canglan Sea region. "Friend Zhou, please stay." Zhou Sui was about to leave when he was held back by the Palace Master of Piaomiao Palace, Ye Feirou. "Palace Master Ye, may I know what the matter is?" Chapter 640 - 337: Commitment and Promotion to Nascent Soul Late Stage_3 Zhou Sui looked at Ye Feirou curiously. "I don''t know if we could find a secluded place. I have something to discuss with you," she said. Ye Feirou was staring at Zhou Sui earnestly. "Alright, of course, there''s no problem," he said. "Tao Yao, you guys go back first. I will chat with Palace Master Ye for a while. I should be back soon," Zhou Sui said to Master Peach Blossom. "Alright, dear." Master Peach Blossom nodded. She, along with Daoist Unlimited and others, took the Teleportation Array and quickly returned to the Wuji Alliance. In no time, Zhou Sui and Ye Feirou had arrived in a secret room of the Piaomiao Palace. "Zhou, if I''m not mistaken, you should be Master Mu, who now controls the ruins of the Ku Rong Sect, aren''t you?" Her beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at Zhou Sui and got straight to the point. "Oh, what makes you think so, Ye?" Zhou Sui neither admitted nor denied it. "It''s because the Ku Rong Mysterious Light technique you used yesterday is well-known. Without it, you would not have been able to kill the three God Transformation Level sea dragons. In fact, not only did I notice, I believe the other Nascent Soul Cultivators present did as well." "However, they feared your reputation, hence they remained silent," Ye Feirou said, her eyes fixed on Zhou Sui. She was practically certain that he was the very Master Mu who had held her ransom in the past. Thinking of the incident made her livid as that was the first time she had ever suffered such a setback in her life. "Since you guessed it Ye, then I have to admit." "Yes, I do control the ruins of the Ku Rong Sect." "So, what does Ye mean by pointing this out?" Zhou Sui nodded. He knew that using the Ku Rong Mysterious Light technique would definitely not fool the other Nascent Soul Cultivators. Even though the Ku Rong Sect had long disappeared, its related events were still recorded in various texts. Most ordinary cultivators were unaware of this, but these ancient Nascent Soul Sects certainly did. No Nascent Soul Ancestor could be a fool. Of course, at this point, he was not afraid of revealing these secrets anymore. Given his current strength, even exposure would not matter. No one would dare to attack the Xuanhuang Sect. His power had been completely demonstrated in the recent battle. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If it hadn''t been so, there would have been Nascent Soul Cultivators who questioned him earlier. "Zhou, I won''t hide it from you." "The reason I point this out is because I want to relocate the Piaomiao Palace from this sea area. " "We even want to join the Xuanhuang Sect," Ye Feirou said solemnly, making a shocking decision. What?! As soon as the words were spoken, Zhou Sui was stunned and found it hard to believe. He didn''t expect Ye Feirou would make such a decision. After all, Piaomiao Palace had been one of the five Nascent Soul Sects in the Canglan Sea area for thousands of years. But now, it''s making such a decision, which was completely unthinkable. If this news got out, it would definitely shock the entire Canglan Sea area. It was as if the Xuanhuang Sect was swallowing up an elephant. "Why such a decision?" But Zhou Sui soon calmed down. He knew Ye Feirou was not an impulsive woman. Having been a Palace Master for hundreds of years, she was extremely prudent and must have calculated this for a long time to make such a decision. "Well." "It''s because of the invasion of the Demon Clan, of course." "Though we''ve ruined the Ancient Monster Conversion Formation and disrupted the Demon Clan''s plan this time." "But the Demon Clan is strong, and our Human Clan situation hasn''t changed at all." "The Realm Gate will still constantly produce more beasts." "The Fourth Stage beasts we killed before are a drop in the ocean for the Demon Realm." "The most helpless thing is that our Piaomiao Palace area is the most plagued by these beastly disasters." "If it continues like this and a few more Fourth Stage beasts attack, our Piaomiao Palace will definitely be destroyed." "So, I''ve long considered relocating the Piaomiao Palace." "But unfortunately, there hasn''t been a suitable place for relocation." "But now, it''s different." "You, Zhou, have obtained the ruins of the Ku Rong Sect, which is a Fifth Stage island, with a Fifth Stage Spirit Vein." "We can well accommodate the whole Piaomiao Palace." "If we can join the Xuanhuang Sect, then our Piaomiao Palace can survive." Ye Feirou spoke seriously. She was concerned about the survival of Piaomiao Palace in the future. Even if we won this battle, it doesn''t mean the end of the war. It''s just the beginning of the war between Humans and Demons. In the coming hundreds, even thousands of years, the entire Cultivation World may fall into war. Under such circumstances, the Piaomiao Palace must find space for survival, or it will surely be destroyed by the Demon Clan. At this moment, joining the Xuanhuang Sector is the best choice. Not only can they get Zhou Sui''s protection, but they can also live on a Fifth Stage island. It''s simply a win-win situation. Of course, nominally, it may seem unpleasant since it seems like the Piaomiao Palace has been swallowed up by the Xuanhuang Sect. But she doesn''t care. As long as the Cultivators of Piaomiao Palace can survive, it is the best thing for her. "Palace Master Ye, you are indeed farsighted," Zhou Sui complimented. "But, why should I agree to your joining the Xuanhuang Sect?" "Given the strength and number of the Piaomiao Palace, you might take over our Xuanhuang Sect after joining." Chapter 641 - 337: Commitment and Promotion to Nascent Soul Late Stage_4 "You''ve turned my Xuanhuang Sect into a breeding ground for turmoil." "You''re simply taking advantage of my Xuanhuang Sect." Zhou Sui said sternly. He wouldn''t so easily agree to Ye Feirou''s request. Even if he really accepted, it would have to be under the condition that the Xuanhuang Sect held absolute dominance. After all, considering the current situation, the Xuanhuang Sect would eventually become a Nascent Soul Sect. It could be said that whether Piaomiao Palace joined or not didn''t really make a significant difference. On the contrary, if they joined the Xuanhuang Sect, they would consume the sect''s resources and dominate various parts of Xuanhuang Island. Of course, he indeed needed some cultivators to inhabit Xuanhuang Island. After all, Xuanhuang Island, with more than a million kilometers in diameter, could easily accommodate tens of billions of people. "I also understand that this request may put Zhou friend in a difficult position." "So, I want to lend a helping hand." "If I''m not mistaken, your cultivation is almost at the peak of the middle period of the Nascent Soul stage, isn''t it?" "It''s only a step away from the late Nascent Soul stage." Ye Feirou''s beautiful eyes gazed at Zhou Sui. "Yes, my cultivation has indeed reached the full completion of the middle stage of the Nascent Soul." Zhou Sui nodded his head. "A genius only emerges once in every ten thousand years in the Canglan Sea. You live up to this title with your outstanding talent." "Only a little over a hundred years old, and you''ve already reached such a level of cultivation." "Compared to other Nascent Soul cultivators, they''re truly nothing more than trash." Ye Feirou sighed internally. Thinking of Zhou Sui''s age, looking at his cultivation level and his track record, she could only say he is a prodigy blessed by the heavens, genuinely like an immortal descending to the mortal realm. Perhaps this is the blessed child of the human clan who appears once in ten thousand years when they face a great catastrophe. Otherwise, how could he have so many consecutive amazing experiences, with cultivation advancing by leaps and bounds in such a short time? Normally, even a cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root reaching the Golden Core stage at this age would be considered progressing at a rapid pace. But now, he has already become a major figure in the middle stages of the Nascent Soul, which is just too terrifying. But in chaotic times, a monstrous genius always appears. Perhaps Zhou Sui is the chosen one born out of the human clan''s catastrophe. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If Piaomiao Palace binds itself to this man, only then can it survive the upcoming catastrophe. With this thought in mind, she made her unwavering decision. "But even so, given your cultivation level, it is far from enough to deal with the coming catastrophe." "Especially this time, you''ve killed so many fourth-stage demon cultivators, including prodigious talents from the Flood Dragon Clan and the Demon Phoenix Clan." "It can be said that you''ve already become the nemesis, a major threat to the Demon Clan." "As soon as the realm gate develops enough to accommodate the Nascent Soul stage demon cultivators, they will likely come to kill you first." "Of course, the growth of the realm gate requires time, but it''s only a few hundred years." "For us Nascent Soul cultivators, a few hundred years is as fleeting as the blink of an eye." Ye Feirou said solemnly, pointing out the danger Zhou Sui will face in the future. "The future is indeed full of calamities, but I wonder what is the purpose of telling me all this?" Zhou Sui asked in a deep voice. "I want to express my sincerity to you." "Although I am already more than seven hundred years old, withered and past my prime." "The only thing that might catch your interest is the Yin Force I have cultivated for more than seven hundred years." "With this Yin Force, you might be able to advance to the late stage of the Nascent Soul right away." "Of course, with your talent, reaching the late stage of the Nascent Soul is inevitable." "But with my help, you can save a lot of cultivation time." "In this way, you might be able to step into the Divinity Transformation stage within a few hundred years." "Then, even if you encounter demon cultivators at the Divinity Transformation stage, you''ll have the power to resist." "This is my sincerity, and I hope you will accept." Ye Feirou''s cheeks reddened, her eyes coyly seductive. This was the first time she had offered herself so willingly to a man. But there was no other way. All of this was for the future of Piaomiao Palace and the future of the human clan in the Canglan Sea. Only by offering herself to this chosen one of the human clan and assisting his cultivation could there be hope for the human clan in the future. In her heart, she was acting for the greater good of the human clan. At this moment, she could feel a wave of heat racking her body, almost impossible to suppress. "This!" Zhou Sui blinked his eyes. He could sense that Ye Feirou''s feelings towards him seemed to have unknowingly reached the full completion stage, which was why she would make such an intimate move. Looking at the stunning beauty of the Canglan Sea''s number one beauty and her impressive figure, he couldn''t help but be somewhat infatuated. This woman does not possess any charm techniques, yet she could bewitch all living beings, truly a gem among gems. In no time at all, the sounds of deep intimacy echoed in the secret chamber. ... A night passed. In a secret chamber of Piaomiao Palace. "Last night, you and your companion practiced dual cultivation seven times, becoming emotionally connected and enhanced your feelings for each other." "You gained a certain degree of experience in swordsmanship and a certain degree of cultivation experience." "Your Spiritual Root Aptitude has been improved to some extent." "You gained her immense Yin Force which helped you advance to the Late Nascent Soul stage." At this moment, Zhou Sui gradually woke up. He instantly felt an enormous Nascent Soul mana filling his body. Streams of vast mana, like mighty rivers, surged through his meridians, flowing unceasingly and magnificently. Chapter 642 - 337: Commitment and Promotion to Nascent Soul Late Stage_5 It was as if the mana of many spirit veins had melded into one, forming a complete cycle. A profound change came over the Nascent Soul in the depths of his Dantian Qi Sea. It transformed from the appearance of a teenager to that of an adult. One could even say it mirrored his current appearance perfectly. Just like having a second clone. "Excellent, I have finally reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage." "I originally thought it would take at least decades to achieve the Nascent Soul Late Stage." "Who would have thought that with the tremendous aid of Ye Feirou''s Yuanyin, I managed to break through all at once." Zhou Sui smiled faintly, feeling quite satisfied. Honestly, this could be considered a pleasant surprise. As expected of Ye Feirou, a grand cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage, and centuries old, the Yuanyin force she harbored was incredibly robust, unmatched by any ordinary female cultivator. Upon absorbing this vast Yuanyin force, his cultivation soared. A huge bottleneck stands before normal cultivators in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, the Nascent Soul Late Stage. Many Nascent Soul cultivators would be stuck at the Middle Stage, unable to break through in their lifetime. Even in such a Cultivation Holy Land as the East Wastelands, Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators are still incredibly rare. Of a hundred Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators, very few would ever reach the Nascent Soul Late Stage. As one can imagine, how difficult it is to cross this bottleneck. "I attained the Nascent Soul at a hundred years old and with my rate of cultivation, I had expected to reach the Late Stage by three hundred. That would be quite good, even considered as swift progress." "But now, I''m only 185 years old and have already reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage." "Lenslots of the progress down to the fourth-grade treasure pill and the assistance from my Dao companion, yet the greatest help came from the growth of my aptitude, especially after elevating it to a First Grade Spiritual Root, which greatly hastened my cultivation." "Even the bottleneck to the Nascent Soul Late Stage has loosened up significantly." "No wonder breakthroughs come so easily to cultivators with high aptitude. With a high spiritual root aptitude, the bottleneck weakens." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. In his perspective, this breakthrough had naturally and calmly happened without causing him much distress. However, if it were not for Ye Feirou actively dedicating herself, risking a large amount of her own Yuanyin force and using it as a gift to him, He feared that he would need to cultivate diligently at least for several decades, perhaps even a hundred years before a breakthrough was made. Ye Feirou''s actions saved him massive amounts of time that he would otherwise spend on laborious cultivation, allowing him to focus on breaking through to Divinity Transformation. This is extremely critical for a cultivator. Of course, the most important thing to him personally was the acquisition of this mesmerizingly beautiful woman. Having experienced the delight of the finest beauty of Canglan Sea, it is a heavenly pleasure for which he could never tire of reminiscing. If other cultivators knew about this, they would certainly be green with envy. "If only my spiritual root aptitude could be upgraded to the Heavenly Spirit Root, the breakthrough to reach Divinity Transformation would be much simpler and the obstacles would substantially decrease." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Frankly speaking, his Spiritual Root Aptitude has currently reached First Grade, continually upgrading as we speak. Continuing at this pace, he believes that the distance to Heavenly Spirit Root wouldn''t be far off. Regardless, he isn''t overly anxious, preferring to let things take their natural course. "I can''t deny the power of a cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage." "The difference in power between the Nascent Soul Late Stage and Middle Stage is drastic, almost like a qualitative leap." "My mana, Divine Sense compared to before, have at least increased by a factor of two." "The present me could beat ten past versions of myself quite easily, the difference in strength is simply too great." Zhou Sui couldn''t help but remark with emotion. His Nascent Soul''s Mana was endlessly surging inside him, incredibly vast and harmonious, and was drawing more of nature''s spiritual energy. His combat ability now has multiplied several times over. Now, he is an undeniable grand cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage, completely qualified to stand at the peak of the Canglan Sea. When it comes to sheer combat power, he could entirely sweep all Nascent Soul cultivators. Now, he could be deemed as the unrivaled powerhouse of the Canglan Sea. Boom~~ As soon as the thought crossed his mind, Zhou Sui summoned the virtual panel through his mental command. [Host: Zhou Sui, Cultivation: Nascent Soul Late Stage (Progress 1%), Age: 185 (30000)] [Aptitude: First Grade Spiritual Root (10%)] [Swordsmanship: Fourth Stage High Grade (3%)] S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. 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Chapter 643 - 337: Commitment and Promotion to Nascent Soul Late Stage_6 "Indeed, my lifespan has increased, it''s actually risen to thirty thousand years." "Does this mean I''m aging in reverse?" Zhou Sui was thrilled. For ordinary people, he had lived for over a hundred years, and was considered quite old. If he were among mortals, he would be revered as an ancestor. However, compared to his extended lifespan, he was just a child now, indeed growing younger as he aged. He previously used the Ku Rong Mysterious Light technique, but only lost a few days of life. Compared to his tremendous lifespan, a few days were insignificant, less than the time he spent in seclusion. Regardless, for a cultivator, lifespan is of paramount importance. Even if one possesses enormous power, if they run out of life, they would still end up as a pile of dry bones, wouldn''t they? The previous God Transformation-level Jiaolong dragons were examples of this. "The Gu insects have all progressed to the fourth stage and above." Zhou Sui was quite satisfied. He sensed that the thirteen Gu insects in his body had basically all advanced to the fourth stage. Unfortunately, apart from the Obsession Gu and the Array Heart Gu, the other Gu insects had not yet advanced to the fifth realm. Clearly, it''s quite challenging for numerous Gu insects to advance to the fifth realm. But this was more than enough. With the power of these insects, he could dominate the Nascent Soul Realm, invincible against any opponent. "Hmm." At this moment, Ye Feirou, who had been in a deep sleep, also woke up. After a wild night, even with her being a powerful cultivator in the Nascent Soul Late Stage, she was exhausted. Opening her beautiful eyes, she saw Zhou Sui beside her first thing. Smelling the pleasant aroma from Zhou Sui led her face to turn red as an apple. Despite living so many years, this was the first time she''d lain next to a man like this. But for some reason, she found it entirely natural, as if they were an old couple, lying in this man''s arms like returning to her mother''s embrace. Previously, she had always relied on herself. After all, she was the sole support of the entire Piaomiao Palace, and if she fell, the Palace would be left without a successor. She also bore great pressure. But now, she finally had someone else to lean on, she didn''t need to stand strong all by herself. "Awake?" At this moment, Zhou Sui sensed Ye Feirou''s presence and gently held the beautiful lady in his arms. He inwardly mused, she was indeed the number one beauty of the Canglan Sea Region, a peerless female cultivator pursued by countless cultivators. Such looks, such physique, were unparalleled. He was simply immersed in tenderness and couldn''t extricate himself. "Z-Zhou, friend Zhou." Ye Feirou''s face was cherry red, like an ostrich, she buried her head in Zhou Sui''s chest, hardly daring to look at the man in front of her. She was too shy and didn''t know what to say. "Still calling me Zhou, friend Zhou?" Zhou Sui put on a straight face. "Hu-Husband." Ye Feirou raised her head and timidly said, as if uttering this word consumed all her courage in life. But after saying this, she felt that she and Zhou Sui were even closer spiritually. Between them, there was no longer any barrier. It felt as if they had known each other for centuries, a remarkably wonderful feeling. With some cultivators, even after knowing them for centuries, they were complete strangers. But with others, after only a few meetings, it felt like a bond destined for three lifetimes. That was simply fate. "Husband, have you advanced to the Nascent Soul Late Stage?" At this moment, Ye Feirou was surprised to discover that Zhou Sui''s aura was several times stronger than last night. It was clear that he''d entered the Nascent Soul Late Stage realm. Although she believed that the Yin Force within her could certainly help Zhou Sui breakthrough. But it''s not a guarantee. There''s still a possibility of failure. If advancing to the Nascent Soul Late Stage was really that easy, then the Canglan Sea would be teeming with Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators by now. Nor would Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators still be few and far between up till now. Generally speaking, it is quite good if a sect of Nascent Soul cultivators has one or two late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Most of them are just early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. "Indeed, with your help, I''ve also advanced to the Nascent Soul Late Stage." "It just came naturally." Zhou Sui said with a slight smile. "That''s because you have exceptional aptitude, otherwise there wouldn''t be such smooth advancement." "However, now that your cultivation has reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage, you can be considered a great cultivator." "You are probably invincible in the Canglan Sea now." Ye Feirou said with deep emotion. Previously, Zhou Sui had only reached the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, yet he could easily kill late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Now, having advanced to the late-stage Nascent Soul realm, his strength has at least multiplied several times over. She couldn''t even begin to imagine the extent of Zhou Sui''s strength now. She feared that under the circumstances where God Transformation cultivators did not appear, no one would be a match for her husband. Therefore, her efforts were worthwhile. "This is not much, it''s just being invincible in the Nascent Soul Realm." "It would still be a bit forced when facing powerful individuals in the Divinity Transformation Realm." "I think that if you could step into the Divinity Transformation Realm, it might be more advantageous for our current situation." Zhou Sui stroked his chin, looking at the peerless beauty beside him. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He sensed that Ye Feirou''s cultivation, with the help of the powerful Pure Yang Qi in his body, had already advanced to the perfect state of the Nascent Soul Late Stage. She was just one step away from stepping into the Divinity Transformation Realm. It can be said that he couldn''t advance to Divinity Transformation in a short time, but Ye Feirou could. "Advance to Divinity Transformation? It''s not that simple." "That realm is just like a natural chasm." "Even in the Ancient Era of Cultivation World, cultivators who truly became God Transformation cultivators were still few and far between." "Not to mention in this era, it is even more difficult to become a God Transformation cultivator." Ye Feirou said with great helplessness. When she was young, she also believed that she was bound to advance to God Transformation and become a God Transformed Honored One. After all, she was astonishingly talented and was considered the best among all generations of Piaomiao Palace. Not only did she possess the aptitude of a Heavenly Spirit Root, but she also had a special Spiritual Body - the Void Body. This constitution could comprehend the power of the void, making it very suitable for the Piaomiao Palace''s Piaomiao Skill cultivation technique. It could be said that she moved extremely fast, like disappearing into the void, and could even manipulate some power of the void. However, as time went by, she began to feel hopeless in advancing to the God Transformation. There is a reason why no one has been able to advance to the God Transformation over the past tens of thousands of years. "Oh, why can''t you advance to the God Transformation?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. After all, he was now also at the realm of the late-stage Nascent Soul, and it was about time he started thinking about advancing to God Transformation. Regrettably, the Wuji Alliance was ultimately just an alliance of Loose Practitioners. In terms of heritage, where could it compare to old sects like Piaomiao Palace? So not many Nascent Soul cultivators in the Wuji Alliance knew how to break through to God Transformation. "In fact, advancing to God Transformation is similar to advancing to Nascent Soul, with the necessity to pass three tests." "The first test of advancing to God Transformation is the baby-breaking and God-condensing test." Ye Feirou said in a deep voice. Although this knowledge is highly confidential to ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators, it is essentially a mystery passed down from generation to generation by the successive masters of Piaomiao Palace and is basically not allowed to be leaked. But now she had given her heart to Zhou Sui, naturally, she didn''t pay much attention to the leakage of these secrets. On the contrary, she hoped that Zhou Sui could gain a little more experience in advancing to God Transformation. In this way, when he advanced to God Transformation in the future, he would have a greater probability of ascension. So she didn''t mind leaking these secrets, and she told Zhou Sui without any reservation. Chapter 650 - 339, Fifth Stage Book Worm: Reading China, The Birth of Fortune Qi Gu_1 One month later. Piaomiao Palace had completely moved to Xuanhuang Island. Of course, the original disciples of Xuanhuang Sect had also started to settle in Xuanhuang Island. The island, which was originally in ruins, started bustling with a hive of activity, filled with noisy chatter. After all, for Zhou Sui, it was overly extravagant for a handful of people to occupy a major island with a diameter of over a million kilometers, and completely unnecessary. A large number of inhabitants were needed to fully develop Xuanhuang Island. Otherwise, to let so many areas remain abandoned was a wasteful luxury. The disciples of Xuanhuang Sect started planting Spiritual Medicines and cultivating Spirit Rice, breeding Spiritual Fish and raising Spirit Beasts; all of these are cultivation resources required by the cultivators. They couldn''t possibly rely on outside purchases forever. These renewable resources for cultivation still needed their control. Regions previously deserted now featured towering palaces and numerous other buildings. One by one, the peaks began to be occupied by the Nascent Soul cultivators who then set up formations and constructed palaces on them. The previous Piaomiao Palace had now become Piaomiao Peak, one of the branches of the Xuanhuang Sect. ... At this moment, in a particular cave dwelling within Xuanhuang Peak. "I''ve done it." "I finally refined these two divine treasures." Zhou Sui sat cross-legged on the ground, a look of joy on his face. The Five Dragon Chopper and the Cyan Phoenix True Fire Mirror, two divine treasures, floated in the mid-air, connecting with his soul. One could say that he had now completely taken control of these two divine treasures. After spending a month''s time, applying his Heart-eye Recognition, he comprehended the skill of the Treasure. Even without the Flood Dragon Clan''s and the Demon Phoenix Clan''s skill of Treasure, he was still able to comprehend it. And naturally, he fully refined these two divine treasures and made them his own. After refining them, he immediately felt the strong power of these two divine treasures. The Five Dragon Chopper was undoubtedly a formidable weapon, capable of emitting terrifying cold light, effortlessly shredding all matter. The cold light emitting from it was hard to resist even for a God Transformed Honored One. If urged to its limit, it could possibly shatter any ordinary Fifth Stage array barrier with a single blow. This divine treasure contained the power of the Ancient Flood Dragon, extremely formidable. It was truly worthy of being the treasured artifact of the Flood Dragon Clan, it was incredibly powerful. The Cyan Phoenix True Fire Mirror was even more so. As the treasured artifact of the Demon Phoenix Clan, it contained the power of the Cyan Phoenix True Fire, one of the top ten demon fires in the ancient demon realm, able to destroy evil and burn all things. It was said to originate from the true fire within the body of the divine beast Cyan Phoenix and was infinitely powerful. Its power was equivalent to the Samadhi True Fire. Unfortunately, the previous Fourth Stage top-quality Demon Phoenix had not fully exploited the power of this divine treasure. Once urged, it would burn everything within tens of thousands of miles into an endless sea of flames. Wherever the Cyan Phoenix True Fire reached, everything would be reduced to ashes, burned to nothingness. "Tsk tsk, these two divine treasures have such great power." "If the Flood Dragon Clan and the Demon Phoenix Clan knew they fell into my hands." "I''m afraid they would spare no cost to snatch them back." "Unfortunately for them, ordinary Fourth Stage demon beasts coming for revenge are merely seeking their own deaths." "If they intend to deploy Fifth Stage demon beasts, but the realm gate still does not allow entry." "Which means, I am still quite safe for the time being." "I really don''t need to worry about the threats from the Flood Dragon Clan and the Demon Phoenix Clan." Zhou Sui was very satisfied. His cultivation had already advanced to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, making him one of the strongest in the entire Canglan Sea area. If no God Transformed Honored One appeared, he would be invincible. Even if a God Transformed Honored One really did make an appearance, as long as he stayed in the Fifth Stage formation, the opponent could do nothing to him. One could say that he was now invincible. "But I must not take it lightly." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "I still need to quickly improve my cultivation." "It''s best to advance to the Divinity Transformation Realm, then I''ll be able to deal with any threats." "Right, I seem to have obtained a strand of ancient demon aura, I wonder if it has any effect on me." At this moment, Zhou Sui also remembered he had obtained a strand of ancient demon aura in Flood Dragon City. It was said to be a source from the ancient demon world, containing endless mysteries. It''s a pity that the ancient demon aura is mainly beneficial for the Demon Clan. If an ordinary demon beast were to obtain a strand of ancient demon aura, it would very likely be able to become a God Transformed Honored One. But if it fell into the hands of a human cultivator, it would purely be an unwanted burden. Unpalatable to eat, but common to regretfully abandon. Therefore he temporarily sealed this strand of ancient demon aura in a jade bottle, wondering if it would have other effects in the future. Thinking of this, he took out the bottle from his body. His divine sense gently probed it. Boom~~ Suddenly, Zhou Sui seemed to sense in the depths of this strand of ancient demon aura, faint images of countless demons, flying birds, terrestrial beasts, aquatic species, as if they encompassed all the species of the ancient demon realm. Vaguely, there seemed to be countless demon beasts roaring to the sky on the vast land. It even seemed to have consciousness and tried to burrow into his body, trying to transform his human body and turn him into an ancient demon. "The ancient demon aura is indeed evil." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. This strand of ancient demon aura indeed had limited use for human cultivators and could even pose a significant risk. Because the cultivators of the human clan cultivate the vital energy of the immortals, which conflicts with the ancient demon aura. Chapter 651 - 339, Fifth Stage Book Worm: Reading China, The Birth of Fortune Qi Gu_2 If it was just a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator considering switching to the Demon Clan, it wouldn''t be a big deal. However, reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, the foundation has long been established, making it impossible to change the foundation. If forcibly absorbed, it would only disrupt the body''s foundation, leading one to perish along with their cultivation path. "Right, the aura of the ancient demon doesn''t affect me that much." "But what about my Gu Insects?" "Perhaps my Gu Insects could devour this strand of ancient demon aura." At this moment, Zhou Sui''s mind stirred, thinking of the thirteen Gu Insects in his body. After all, the Gu Insects present in him were not human, but another species, non-demon, non-human, non-demon. It remained uncertain if they could devour the ancient demon aura or not. With that thought, he decided to give it a try because there would be no harm in doing so. If successful, the benefits would be sizable. Suddenly, the Gu Insects on his body instantly flew out, hovering in mid-air. They sensed the ancient demon aura sealed in the bottle straight away. They immediately expressed their fervent desire to Zhou Sui, as though this strand of ancient demon aura held immense benefits for them. Boom~~ Before Zhou Sui could say anything, one of the Gu Insects instantaneously burst forward, swallowing the jade bottle in one gulp, and claimed the ancient demon aura for itself. Upon closer examination, the Gu insect that had laid claim was the Book Worm. The Book Worm was usually quiet and unexpressive, but it had acted out of turn, completely lacking its usual calm demeanor. The rest of the Gu Insects were stunned and hadn''t anticipated the Book Worm''s decisive action, all found it unexpected. But that was how things had unfolded, and the ancient demon aura had been swallowed into the Book Worm''s belly. They could only accept it. It really didn''t matter to Zhou Sui, after all, all of the Gu Insects belonged to him. Whichever one that reaped the benefits was perfectly fine. Rumble~~~ At this moment, the Book Worm having devoured the ancient demon aura seemed like it had ingested some powerful supplement and was fanatically increasing its inner energy at an astonishing rate. It had already reached the advanced Fourth Stage Realm. And had swallowed many valuable books and a Heritage Jade Record. Now having obtained this strand of ancient demon aura, its cultivation progressed in leaps and bounds, its aura rising step by step. Boom~~ After who knows how long, the Book Worm burst forth with an incredible aura, seemingly unleashing domain energy. Lucky that the cave-dwelling had a Prohibition Array protection, otherwise this force would have certainly affected the whole island, making countless cultivators tremble with fear. Fifth stage lower rank! At this moment, Zhou Sui received a flood of profound messages from the Book Worm. Apparently, the Book Worm had promoted from the advanced Fourth Stage Realm to the lower rank of the Fifth Stage. It could be said this was a quantum leap, beyond expectation. If measured according to a human''s cultivation level, that would be equal to a God Transformed Honored One. It goes without saying that the Book Worm''s current cultivation level is now unfathomably powerful. "The Fifth-Stage Book Worm, having undergone further evolution." "The Book Worm''s internal space has evolved into a virtual book kingdom." A hint of brilliance flashes in Zhou Sui''s eyes. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His Divine Sense immediately entered the internal space of the Book Worm and at that instance, he perceived that the virtual space inside the Book Worm had expanded by more than ten thousandfold compared to before. If it was a Fourth Stage Book Worm, it would merely be a city within a book. But now, it had astonishingly evolved into a book kingdom. The vast virtual space featured numerous cities, villages, and small towns. However, these villages, these county towns, these cities, were all formed from individual books. If it was a First Stage book, it would form a village. A Second Stage book would form a county town. A Third stage book could transform into a small city. Only a Fourth stage book could become a large city. Whereas a Fifth stage book could turn into an imperial city. "Interesting." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. He perceived that the Heart Demon Sutra had formed a vast Heart Demon City where countless heart demons resided. The city was enveloped by the dark aura of the heart demons, making it eerily creepy. The True Dragon Sword Technique had turned into a True Dragon City, which from afar resembled a true dragon coiled on the earth, exuding an aura of a true dragon, causing fear to one''s soul. The Ku Rong Mysterious Light had transformed into a Black-and-White City, containing the breaths of life and death, almost as if situated on the edge of life and death, extremely eerie. The Five Elements Thunder Law had formed a Thunder City, with dark clouds in the sky and multi-coloured Heavenly Tribulation lightning striking from time to time, resounding with deafening thunder. The Five Elements Alchemy Technique had turned into an Alchemy City, where there appeared gigantic Pill Furnaces; occasionally, one could see people refining pills, giving off an intoxicating fragrance. The Sky-Refining Treasure Secret had turned into an Artifact Refining City, the entire city seemed forged of steel, filled with countless puppet-like entities similar to artificial intelligence capable of moving freely. Each high-level Cultivation Technique had turned into a city within the book, concealing limitless mysteries. "So that''s how it is; a Fifth Stage Book Worm has this effect?!" Chapter 652 - 339, Fifth Stage Book Worm: Reading China, The Birth of Fortune Qi Gu_3 "Can it already assist me in my cultivation technique?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. Previously, the Book Worm could only aid him in memorizing these cultivation legacies after devouring them. If he wanted to comprehend them, he still needed the wisdom provided by the Book Worm. Yet now, after the Book Worm devoured these books, it could automatically help the host understand these cultivation legacies. It could even help the host comprehend them without need for the host''s intervention in the future. Of course, the speed of comprehending these cultivation legacies couldn''t compare to the host himself in action. "Wait, moreover, the fifth-stage Book Worm can already breed offspring-worm." "These offspring are like interfaces." "They can attract the souls of all beings into the Virtual Book World." Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "They allow numerous cultivators to enter the Virtual Book World and accept the cultivation legacies within." "Furthermore, these cultivators'' memories of comprehending cultivation techniques and their cultivation experience can all be stored in the Book Worm." "And these precious cultivation memories can be stored within the Book Worm, transforming into virtual characters." Zhou Sui''s eyes suddenly brightened, feeling extremely excited. Clearly, if the Book Worm wanted to continue growing, it needed more than just devouring the numerous cultivation techniques and legacies. After all, these techniques and secret manuals were created by cultivators of past generations. They all originated from the wisdom of all beings. So, normal cultivation knowledge didn''t contribute much to the growth of a fifth stage Book Worm. At this point, if it wanted to grow, it needed to acquire the cultivation knowledge of various beings, as well as their understanding of knowledge. Only by absorbing the wisdom of all beings could it rapidly grow and become a true Book Immortal. The Book Worm would then not only passively acquire cultivation knowledge from the outside world. Based on countless basic cultivation knowledge, it could even create top-notch cultivation techniques. From simple copying to creation, this is a qualitative improvement. "That is to say, I can leave the offspring of the Book Worm within the Xuanhuang Sect, and it can then serve as the Scripture Pavilion for the Xuanhuang Sect." "In this way, every disciple of the Xuanhuang Sect can enter the Virtual Book World." "To get the inherited knowledge from the Book Worm." "With the restriction of the Book Worm, every Xuanhuang Sect disciple can''t possibly leak the core legacy of the Xuanhuang Sect." "What''s even more crucial is that they could leave their own cultivation experiences in Book Worm, thereby promoting the growth of the Book Worm." "This can be said to be a win-win situation." "And since it''s an offspring-worm, even if I ascend to the Spirit World in the future, it can still exist." "It won''t disappear with my disappearance." "The Xuanhuang Sect could still endure for thousands of generations." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He knew that he would inevitably ascend to the Spirit World sooner or later. Whether for a stronger cultivation or a longer lifespan, he had to ascend to the Spirit World. The Cultivation World is just a beginning. But it didn''t mean he would give up the Cultivation World. He naturally valued the Taoist lineage left by him in the Cultivation World. "So that''s how it works, is this how the Ancient Demon Qi is obtained?" At this point, Zhou Sui obtained a massive amount of information from the Book Worm. After the Book Worm consumed the Ancient Demon Qi, it gathered a lot of useful intelligence from this strand of Ancient Demon Qi. Included in it was the method on how the Demon Clan extracted the Ancient Demon Qi. A fifth-rank demonic cultivator used the Primordial Spirit Power to connect with the fifth-rank Spirit Vein, using a strong Primordial Spirit Power to extract the Ancient Demon Qi nurtured deep within the fifth-rank demon vein. The Ancient Demon Qi contained in a fifth-rank demon vein is very scarce. In order to prevent the energy of the demon veins from getting exhausted, they could only extract a strand every thousand years. If too much was extracted, it would lead to the exhaustion of the fifth-rank demon vein, causing the vein to collapse. In this case, the loss would outbalance any gain. The same is true for spirit veins. To extract the Immortal Origin Qi from the fifth-grade Spirit Vein, one needs a strong soul power to penetrate the depths of the Spirit Vein. If the soul power is not strong enough, he would be overwhelmed by the powerful aura of the Spirit Vein and perish. Hence, extracting Immortal Origin Qi is not as simple as imagined. If it really were that easy, then Immortal Origin Qi from the Ancient Era would be everywhere. It would not be as scarce as it is now." "No wonder even with fifth-rank Spirit Veins, ordinary Nascent Soul Sects can''t extract the Immortal Origin Qi." "So, it requires the God Transformed Honored One to make a move." Zhou Sui was speechless, not knowing what to say. Truthfully, this was more or less like a deadlock. Even with a fifth-grade Spirit Vein, without a God Transformed Honored One, one still cannot extract the Immortal Origin Qi. However, without Immortal Origin Qi, one cannot create a new God Transformed Honored One. No wonder that for tens of thousands of years, nobody in the Canglan Sea region has been able to become a God Transformed Honored One. Of course, besides the God Transformed Honored One making a move, there might be other crafty methods. Such as employing a fifth-grade formation, or using Heavenly Spirit Treasures, etc. But these methods cannot be used in the Canglan Sea area. Only blame the war in the Ancient Era for the devastating losses suffered by the Canglan Sea area, damaging a large number of Spirit Veins. So, until today, the cultivation environment of the Canglan Sea area hasn''t been able to recover. One could say the environment has locked the limit of the cultivators. Even with amazing talent, they are still limited by their environment. It''s something that can''t be helped. Chapter 653 - 339, Fifth Stage Book Worm: Reading China, The Birth of Fortune Qi Gu_4 "But now my divine sense is comparable to that of a cultivator in the late stage of divinity transformation." "Ordinary nascent soul cultivators cannot do it, but that does not mean it''s impossible for me." "Perhaps I could seize this opportunity to obtain a strand of immortal origin qi." "If I could help Ye FeiRou ascend to divinity, the safety of the Xuanhuang Sect could be more secured." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes in thought. At his current pace of cultivation, it would be impossible to reach the divinity transformation realm in a short period of time. But it''s different for Ye FeiRou. She has been cultivating for hundreds of years and has long reached the perfection of the nascent soul. With his help, it might not be impossible to surpass the triple barrier of divinity transformation. Moreover, he could watch his Dao Companion''s heavenly tribulation of divinity transformation and accumulate experience for his own transformation in the future. Thus, achieving two goals in one move. "But there''s no rush for this." "Let''s first see what I''ve obtained this time." Zhou Sui immediately took out a huge pile of storage bags from his body, all of which came from those fourth-stage demon cultivators. After defeating them, the storage bags naturally became his spoils of war. But as he was previously occupied with matters of the Piaomiao Palace, he didn''t have the time to properly examine these spoils. Only now, after dealing with the matters of the Piaomiao Palace, he finally found the time. He started opening the storage bags one by one. A large amount of precious treasures were revealed inside. "Could it be possible that there are so many fourth-stage spiritual medicines and materials?" "Even materials of the fifth stage?!" Zhou Sui was very excited. He found these fourth-stage demon cultivators to be extremely wealthy. Perhaps, this wealth they had had a lot to do with the abundance of resources in the demon realm, which spawned a large number of thousand-year-old spiritual medicines and rich mineral resources, allowing every fourth-stage cultivator to store an abundance of rare materials. Even these spiritual medicines and materials were never seen or heard of in the cultivation world. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The ordinary cultivators would not recognize them upon sight. Thankfully, he has the power of heart-eye recognition. Even without prior knowledge, he could sense the corresponding information from these spiritual medicines and materials. It was equivalent to a kind of identification skill. "No wonder the demon realm cultivates so many fourth-stage demon cultivators, their resources are simply too abundant." "If one could swallow the entire demon realm, that would be unimaginable." "I fear it would take the cultivation world to new heights." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes, to be honest, it wasn''t impossible. They say if you give a gift, you should expect one in return. Since the demon clan could invade the cultivation world and transform the spirit veins of the cultivation world, Why couldn''t he journey to the demon realm and transform the demon veins of the demon realm? If successful, it would be the cultivation world swallowing the demon realm. By then, the fusion of the two realms might take the cultivation world to unprecedented heights. Even the cultivation world in the ancient era couldn''t compare to it. As the main contributor to this feat, the rewards he would receive were bound to be beyond imagination. Of course, now is not the time to carry out this plan. Unless he advances to divinity transformation realm. By then, he would be able to sweep across the major demons of the divinity transformation in the demon realm, and then no demon cultivator could stop him. Transforming the demon veins of the demon realm would be a piece of cake. "Huh, wait a minute, what is this spiritual medicine?" "Could it be the fourth-stage spiritual medicine, Fortune Flower?!" "This is the main ingredient for refining the Fortune Qi Gu, did I actually just find it?!" At this moment, Zhou Sui was struck with a thought, he immediately found the fourth-stage material, the Fortune Flower, among the many materials. To say that the Fortune Flower is quite a unique spiritual medicine. After taking it, one can briefly improve their luck, enhancing their chances of finding treasures. However, the duration is too short, rendering the medicine somewhat useless. Apart from its short duration, it''s also extremely rare and nearly extinct in the world. So it was a surprise to him when he found the Fortune Flower among the spoils from the demon cultivators. Of course, to an ordinary cultivator, the Fortune Flower is not of much use but just to enhance luck temporarily. But to Zhou Sui, it is the main ingredient for refining a Fortune Qi Gu. With this spiritual medicine, the Fortune Qi Gu could be refined. The function of the Fortune Qi Gu is actually very simple. It absorbs the world''s fortune to get many opportunities for the host, and could even predict future dangers, turning misfortune into good luck. This is a gu worm that Zhou Sui has long wanted to refine. If a Fortune Qi Gu is successfully refined, then he would be a true son of destiny, a son of fate. Moreover, he would be a cultivator who could actively control fortune, which is infinitely profound. "If I could control fortune, then I would truly be invincible." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. A few days later. Zhou Sui, using the power of the Xuanhuang Sect, collected a lot of supplementary materials for the Fortune Qi Gu. With the main ingredient, the Fortune Flower, he could now start refining the Fortune Qi Gu. Boom!! At this moment, Zhou Sui instantly threw these materials into the Gu Divine Bowl. The Gu Divine Bowl emitted strands of grey qi, refining these materials into a misty vapor, filling the whole space inside with endless fog. Who knows how much time had passed when a golden Gu worm was instantly generated. Numerous strands of grey mist poured into the golden gu worm, causing its power to rise step by step. Somewhat indistinctly, this golden gu worm looked like a golden dragon, proud and roaming freely in the void, with an inexplicable oppression all over its body, which was unfathomable. Chapter 654 - 339, Fifth Stage Book Worm: Reading China, The Birth of Fortune Qi Gu_5 Suddenly, a flood of information surged into the depths of Zhou Sui''s sea of consciousness. "The Fortune Qi Gu; a Heavenly Earth Gu Worm that can devour, gather, and manipulate luck. It''s a special and unaccountably mysterious creature that seems to bear the fortune of Heaven and Earth. However, one must use it with caution. If used correctly, everything will go smoothly, turning disaster into fortune and encountering numerous opportunities. If overused, however, one would lose their autonomy; any action would be hindered, and misfortune would follow." "This!" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes, immediately realizing the implications of the Fortune Qi Gu. It was like a double-edged sword - inattentive use might result in harm to oneself. After all, excessive use of the Fortune Qi Gu would deplete one''s own fortune. If one''s fortune was reduced to zero or even became negative, death would be certain. Even with high cultivation, survival would be nearly impossible without fortune. Therefore, one must use this Gu insect appropriately. It would be best not to use it rashly unless it was a critical moment. Boom~~ In a flash, the Fortune Qi Gu seemed to sense something, its form flickered, and it immediately left the Gu Divine Bowl. It instantly arrived in front of Zhou Sui. It let out a loud cheer, seemingly remarkably excited, as it gulped down strands of golden auras. "What''s happening?" At this moment, Zhou Sui''s heart stirred, and his divine sense entered the body of the Fortune Qi Gu. Instantly, through the Fortune Qi Gu''s eyes, he startlingly saw that a Luck Golden Dragon had appeared over himself. The golden dragon floated above his head, enveloping the entire island and radiating an unfathomably profound aura, as if it had connected with the Heaven and Earth. At this moment, the Fortune Qi Gu was gulping down the fortune on Zhou Sui''s body, as if it had found delicious food. The aura of the Fortune Qi Gu started to rise rapidly. Quickly advancing from lower first-grade, to mid-first-grade, first-grade superior, and even to the second stage. In just a blink of an eye, it had become a second-stage Fortune Qi Gu. It could be said that the speed of its cultivation advancement was unprecedented. Given some more time, it could probably quickly grow to the third stage, and even the fourth stage. "So, it turns out that to grow, the Fortune Qi Gu needs to devour fortune." "The more fortune it gets, the faster the Fortune Qi Gu will grow." "Its growth has no limit and is closely related to the fortune of its host." "Despite not having countless fortunes on me." "For the Fortune Qi Gu, it''s essentially a nourishing supply, helping it to grow rapidly." Zhou Sui rubbed his chin. Once his fortune was devoured by the Fortune Qi Gu, his fortune didn''t disappear; it just transferred to the Fortune Qi Gu. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, due to the growth in the Fortune Qi Gu''s cultivation, it could feedback to him, actually increasing his fortune. Thus, he received the protection of multiple fortunes. "But when did I gather so much fortune on my body?" Zhou Sui was very curious. He established a connection with the Fortune Qi Gu and immediately found out why this happened. From the beginning, when he acquired the Gu Divine Bowl, he was a person with great fortune. However, having great fortune doesn''t mean you can act recklessly. If one encounters too many calamities, they will be ground away by the calamity. When it gets to a certain point, the fortune will be worn away completely. This is why some fortunate children always turn disaster into fortune when they are young and acquire treasures and even elevate their cultivation no matter what obstacles they face. Yet, when they get old, they often meet with a very miserable end, not only losing their home and family but also becoming a disaster magnet. This is because they act recklessly, eroding too much of their fortune. As a result, when they get old, there''s no more fortune protecting them. No matter what they do, nothing will go as planned; instead, they will encounter various calamities that they can''t resolve. However, Zhou Sui is different. Even after obtaining the Gu Divine Bowl, he doesn''t act recklessly; instead, he steadily grows and develops. Without facing any calamities, naturally, he doesn''t erode his fortune. This causes not only the fortune on him not to decrease, but it also continuously increases. "There are many ways to increase fortune." "The first is naturally through cultivation advancement. The higher the cultivation, the more the fortune increases." "This doesn''t need further explanation. Currently, I am at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, my cultivation is invincible in the Canglan Sea area; I am an overlord-level existence, and with a lifespan of tens of thousands of years, almost immortal, naturally I possess great fortune." "The second way is to make friends and partners with great fortune. This would allow fortunes to blend, increasing everyone''s fortune, achieving a combined effect greater than the sum of its parts." "Even though I don''t have many friends, I have many partners. Most of them are sect masters; they have either Upper Grade Spirit Roots or Heavenly Spirit Roots. They naturally possess great fortune, otherwise they wouldn''t have cultivated to their current stage." "The third way is to establish a large force, the larger the force, the greater the influence, naturally gathering the fortunes of all beings and simultaneously increasing one''s own fortune. Just like an emperor in the mortal world. Originally, he was an ordinary man, but because he is the ruler of a nation, controlling the lives and deaths of millions, he naturally possesses thick fortune." Chapter 655 - 339, Fifth Stage Book Worm: Reading China, The Birth of Fortune Qi Gu_6 "Clearly, becoming the Sect Master of Xuanhuang Sect, swallowing Piaomiao Palace, and controlling a sea area has brought me enormous luck." "Now, every word of mine, every action affects the patterns of the Human clan in the entire Canglan Sea region." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He could tell through his Fortune Qi Gu why he is able to gain so much luck now. All of it is closely related to his experiences. Without a Dao companion, power, and even his own cultivation, he probably wouldn''t be able to possess the luck of the Golden Dragon. It is basically the topmost level of luck in the Cultivation World. There is none superior to it. "Apparently, luck also has levels." "From high to low, they are Gold, Red, Orange, Purple, Blue, Green, White." "Being in possession of Gold Destiny means being a Luck Child, capable of dominating an era, and without a doubt, transformation to Divinity is a sure thing if the era permits." "Meanwhile, those with Red Destiny could become a Sect Master, become a Nascent Soul cultivator, or even transform into Divinity if slightly fortunate." "Orange Destiny, at least, could become a Golden Core Master, even form a Nascent Soul with a little luck, but people with such luck basically have no hope of Divinity Transformation." "Purple Destiny can also achieve Golden Core, but there is no hope to form a Nascent Soul." "Blue Destiny can build up the foundation." "Green Destiny can practice Qi Cultivation." "As for White Destiny, that is a mortal''s destiny, which could lead to the destruction of the family and death of the clan at any time." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. He had got hold of the classification of luck levels thanks to the messages from his Fortune Qi Gu. It could be said that different people would have different luck. Obviously, luck is not fixed. Sometimes, receiving assistance from noble individuals, or getting Fortunate Encounters, or even specific treasures. All of them might cause a sudden increase in own fortune. Just like his Dao companions Ji Bingyu and others, originally they just had Blue Destiny, and it was considered quite good already if they could establish the foundation. But now, they possess Red Destiny, making Divinity Transformation not impossible. This is the concept of everyone rising when a single person achieves enlightenment. "Moreover, the destiny of different worlds is also different." "Staying in the Cultivation World, I might have Gold Destiny." "But coming to the Ancient Demon Realm, it might be White Destiny, or even Black Destiny." "Falling under the target of the Heavenly Dao''s will of the Ancient Demon Realm everywhere." "If I were to ascend to the Spirit World, maybe I would only have White Destiny, Green Destiny." "Being a Destiny Child in one world doesn''t make me the same in the other." Zhou Sui understood the reasons why so many fourth-level demonic cultivators meet so many disasters and lose a lot. Clearly, they too were targeted by the will of the Heavenly Dao of the Cultivation World and faced disaster. After entering the Cultivation World, they would encounter all kinds of predefined disasters. If they could withstand it, they would survive, if they couldn''t, they would perish along with their Dao. So, invading other worlds isn''t that simple, it really requires the price of life. Of course, once successful, the benefits gained are simply unimaginable. Boom~~ At this moment, the Fortune Qi Gu sent another message, sinking into the depths of Zhou Sui''s Sea of Consciousness. And these messages are all about various capabilities of the Fortune Qi Gu. Apparently, the first ability is to gather luck. It can accumulate the host''s luck, making it never consumed, and even increasing the host''s luck. It should be known, the luck can be consumed. Even everyday activities could lead to the dispersal of luck, constantly wearing away. But the Fortune Qi Gu can control the luck of the host, preventing the luck from spilling out, and self-destructing. Like this, the host''s luck naturally accumulates more and more, continuously improving. The second capability is observing luck. This ability is actually very simple, which is to observe luck and perceive the luck on various living beings. Knowing the luck that others possess. In this way, you can know the future potential of different people. With such ability, one could select various geniuses and befriend those with a great amount of luck. Honestly, this ability was incredibly beneficial for Zhou Sui, who served as the Sect Master of the Xuan Huang Sect. After all, a massive sect like this required the selection of a variety of disciples. If many disciples with a significant amount of luck could be selected, the Sect''s luck would continue to improve, and the strength of Xuan Huang Sect would keep growing, continuously developing upwards. One can say that these factors complement each other. The third ability is danger foresight. The Fortune Qi Gu can observe fortune, and naturally, it can also observe misfortune and bad luck. Thus, it can foresee various calamities and even bloody disasters that the host will face. As a result, one could foresee danger and prevent it before it happens. The fourth ability is fortune encounters. It could consume the power of Qi from the host''s body to seek various opportunities, used to enhance the host''s cultivation. The fifth ability is luck assimilation. It could devour the Qi from those with great luck, and forcefully seize the Qi from them. But this also has side effects. When one robs others of their Qi, he carries the karmic consequences of the others. When one robs luck, naturally there are calamities as well as luck. These two factors complement each other. If one cannot withstand these calamities, it would lead to one''s death. Therefore, this ability must be used with caution. Of course, Zhou Sui would never use such an ability. Robbing others of their luck may seem like a good thing, but it carries substantial karmic consequences and calamities. This would be like placing himself in danger. If he is slightly careless, he could die in the calamity. Since one could cultivate safely and ascend to be an immortal, why rob others of their luck? Each person has their own opportunities, and there is no need to force it. "Indeed, the abilities of the Fortune Qi Gu are boundless." Zhou Sui felt quite moved. He had only just created the Fortune Qi Gu and immediately perceived its potency. The ability to manipulate the elusive power of Qi is truly a heavenly earthly wondrous insect. "Wait, what''s going on?" "Why do I have such great misfortune on me, and even face calamities?" At this moment, Zhou Sui continued to observe the Qi in his body and was immediately horrified. Because he found that despite the strong Qi on his body forming a Luck Golden Dragon, it was also accompanied by terrifying black Qi and bloody Qi, seeming to hint at a bloody disaster. It was as if a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood had manifested behind him, seemingly devoured by blood. If he were not careful, he could die, and his clan could be exterminated. "That''s right, I killed a group of fourth-stage demons." "I also stole two heavenly spiritual treasures and a strand of ancient demon aura." "I foiled the demon clan''s plans." "Which essentially means I''ve offended the Flood Dragon Clan and Demon Phoenix Clan, even the entire demon clan." "At this point, the demon clan must be wishing they could kill me right now." "If it weren''t for the restrictions of the realm, Divine Transformation demons would probably have long come to kill me in the Cultivation World." Zhou Sui immediately understood why he carried such a great disaster and bloody calamity; evidently, everything he did had a lot to do with it. But even if he could do it all over again, he would do the same. Because the human clan and demon clan were naturally at war with each other, it was a fight of survival; no mercy could be allowed. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even if he retreated now, he would still have nowhere to retreat to in the future. Therefore, he must face the challenges and exterminate the entire demon clan, root and branch. Otherwise, the Cultivation World would inevitably be destroyed by the demon clan, which he could not tolerate. Of course, if he couldn''t beat them, he could directly teleport to the East Wastelands and so on. At least he wouldn''t have to wait for death in the Canglan Sea area. But now it was evidently not the time to run away. Chapter 656 - 340: Son of Luck, Luck Golden Dragon, Xuanhuang Sect after a Hundred Years_1 "I might not need to flee." "According to the catastrophe revealed during the manifestation, even if it really happens, it won''t occur until hundreds of years later." Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "It won''t happen right away." "Which means, I still have plenty of time to prepare." "To deal with the impending Divinity Transformation beast, the best way naturally is to ascend to the Divinity Transformation Realm." "I may not be able to reach Divinity Transformation in a short period of time, but my partner can." "If she acquires the Qi of Immortal Origin and the God Transformation Pill, Ye Feirou passing the Divinity Transformation Tribulation becomes a sure thing; it won''t be difficult at all." "Moreover, it is also necessary to expand the Xuanhuang Sect, recruit a great number of Children of Fortune, and increase the Sect''s power." "If I manage to do this, I can obtain a great volume of fortune in a short time and augment the power of the Fortune Qi Gu." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes, contemplating on how to deal with the future catastrophe. Despite the catastrophe not occurring right away, it was only a matter of time. Naturally, he needed to plan ahead. Of course, he had already found a method to extract the Qi of Immortal Origin through the Book Worm. As for the God Transformation Pill, the medicine gardens on Xuanhuang Island also have the corresponding Spiritual Medicines. In essence, all the preparations were made, just waiting for the final piece to fall into place. "Hmm." Just at that moment, Zhou Sui was intending to close off and cultivate, but the Fortune Qi Gu suddenly moved. A stream of information swiftly integrated deep into his Sea of Consciousness. "Interesting, a person with great fortune has appeared in the Tri-Star Island Group and is linked with the Xuanhuang Sect?!" "I should go and see." Zhou Sui hadn''t anticipated attracting the attention of the Fortune Qi Gu, apparently this person carrying great fortune wasn''t ordinary. Whoosh! Thinking of this, he immediately activated the Teleportation Insect. In a flash, he arrived at Immortal Mist City. ...... At this point, in Immortal Mist City. An old man and a young man appeared within the city. They were Daoist Wuwei, the Ku Rong Sect''s last disciple and Zhao Huaizhen. Zhao Huaizhen had obviously become a Golden Core Master, rising rapidly in his Cultivation. During this period, despite the invasion of the Demon Clan and abundant tribulations, they both underwent numerous ordeals, always finding a way out of their predicaments, and made significant progress in their cultivations. Even Daoist Wuwei had advanced to the Nascent Soul Mid Stage. "Master, I really hadn''t expected that the one who inherited the Ku Rong Sect''s legacy would be the Xuanhuang Ancestor." "No wonder his Cultivation has been advancing so quickly." Zhao Huaizhen voiced with deep emotion. He had been particularly surprised when he first heard this news. He had originally assumed that someone else must have obtained the relics of the Ku Rong Sect, he didn''t expect that it was Zhou Sui who won it. But upon hearing this he gained insight. His previous doubts were all resolved. No wonder the Xuanhuang Ancestor''s progress was so rapid, it turned out he inherited the Ku Rong Sect''s legacy. "Hmph, he''s such an ungrateful scumbag." "Despite receiving the Ku Rong Sect''s legacy, he audaciously wants to start a new sect, this so-called Xuanhuang Sect." "If the predecessors of the Ku Rong Sect knew about this, they would be so angry they''d return from the dead and squash this bastard." Daoist Wuwei seethed with rage. He had originally thought that inheriting the Ku Rong Sect''s legacy marked him as their disciple, who would undoubtedly uplift the Ku Rong Sect. Who would''ve known he''d start some Xuanhuang Sect? This was clear abandonment of the Ku Rong Sect''s past glory, starting anew. He was a downright sect betrayer. Had this been the Ancient Era, he would indeed have been hunted down by the Cultivators of the Ku Rong Sect. "Master, please keep your voice down." "This is the Xuanhuang Ancestor''s domain." "They say that the Xuanhuang Ancestor is already a prominent Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator." "Furthermore, he even mastered Ku Rong Mysterious Light Art, eliminated three Divinity Transformation Flood Dragons, and is considered the top Cultivator in the Canglan Sea Area." "If he hears you, Master, it won''t end well for you." Zhao Huaizhen whispered cautiously, appearing paranoid, as if walls have ears. He was well aware of the reputation of the Xuanhuang Ancestor. Even though he and his Master had decent power, it paled in comparison to such a powerhouse, the gap was unfathomable. "What is there to be afraid of?" "Xuanhuang Island is miles away." "He couldn''t possibly hear us." "You truly lack courage." "Skipping ranting in front of him is one thing, but to not even dare talk behind his back." "What use are you?" "And you''re supposed to be a disciple of my Ku Rong Sect." Daoist Wuwei was fuming, bitterly disappointed. "Oh, want to talk ill of me." "I''d love to hear what you have to say." Just at that moment, a figure flashed, and in an instant appeared in front of Daoist Wuwei and Zhao Huaizhen. The visitor was Zhou Sui. He had been guided by the Fortune Qi Gu to Immortal Mist City and then to these two Cultivators. He was drawn to Zhao Huaizhen right away. For Zhao Huaizhen''s fortune was truly terrifying; he had actually formed a Luck Golden Dragon. Without a doubt, it was this young Cultivator who had attracted the Fortune Qi Gu. Besides himself, he had never seen a person with such an intense fortune, he was undoubtedly a natural Child of Fortune. Clearly, the Fortune Qi Gu had detected this, hence the reminder. Should he miss such an opportunity, he had no idea when the next one might be. Moreover, this Daoist Wuwei was also not to be underestimated. Despite having dreadful luck and frequently encountering life-threatening disasters, he should have been at death''s door. Yet he survived to this day, managing to hang on by a thread. Chapter 657 - 340: Son of Luck, Luck Golden Dragon, Xuanhuang Sect a Hundred Years Later_2 One with an overwhelming destiny, another faced with misfortune, an bewildering combination indeed. "What?!" In an instant, Daoist Wuwei and Zhao Huaizhen were startled. The first thing they saw was the startlingly handsome man who had just appeared, as if a banished immortal had descended from the heavens. His appearance was so stunning that it dulled the sun and the moon. If they were women, they might have fallen in love with this man instantly. But a hint of fear was involuntarily revealed in their hearts. Because the unparalleled handsome man before them was the notorious Xuanhuang Ancestor. While ordinary cultivators might not know the appearance of Xuanhuang Ancestor, they certainly did. This figure, the unparalleled Nascent Soul in the Canglan Sea area, they definitely would not unrecognize. Even though Zhou Sui rarely left his home, his image had long been known throughout the Canglan Sea area. Had this been any other time, they would not have given it much thought. But they had just been speaking ill of the Xuanhuang Ancestor. This was disastrous. They had heard that Xuanhuang Ancestor was very petty, and anyone who offended him would not end up well. Now that they had spoken ill of Xuanhuang Ancestor, and he had come to them personally, it was clear that the situation was dire. Suddenly, Daoist Wuwei and Zhao Huaizhen wanted to cast a secret technique and escape from here. They had undergone many trials and tribulations, but always managed to escape gracefully; they were not simple figures. "If you run now, I fear you will certainly die." Zhou Sui said with a slight smile. He did not take any action to stop them, nor did he even attempt to; he just watched them calmly. What?! At his words, Daoist Wuwei and Zhao Huaizhen''s hair stood on end. Their sixth sense warned them that this man''s words were true. If they really ran, they would undoubtedly die. No matter where they ran to, they would still die. Even if they escaped this time, they would be caught and killed the next time. They felt an intense premonition telling them this was the case. The man standing before them was an unprecedented powerhouse. Simply standing there, he was akin to an undefeated Divinity Transformation Honored One. The top cultivator of the Canglan Sea region, his reputation was no exaggeration. In their hearts, overwhelming waves of shock arose. In truth, their premonition was correct. Even if they managed to escape Zhou Sui using their secret techniques, with the power of the Object-searching Gu, he could still find them. There was nowhere they could hide. "Ancestor Xuanhuang." After a loud thud, Daoist Wuwei knelt on the ground, crying bitterly, "I am truly at fault for speaking ill of you. If you wish to blame someone, blame me, it has nothing to do with my disciple." He had completely given up on the idea of running and fell to his knees to beg for mercy. "This!" Upon seeing this situation, Zhou Sui''s mouth twitched, a speechless expression on his face, unsure of what to say. He had seen shameless cultivators before, but none as shameless as Daoist Wuwei. Especially since he was a cultivator at the middle stage of Nascent Soul. Normally, as a Nascent Soul Ancestor, anyone would have had some dignity. But this man truly had none; he was flexible in the extreme. "You''ve even cultivated the Ku Rong skill, so you must be a descendant of the Ku Rong Sect." "Your disciple is not simple either." "If I''m not mistaken, he should have the rare Qingmu Longevity Body, and even the Heavenly Spirit Root." "He''s a once-in-ten-thousand-years prodigy." "Where did you find such a disciple?" Zhou Sui marvelled. With just a glance at Daoist Wuwei and Zhao Huaizhen, he had discerned their secrets. All thanks to the power of the Book Worm. By now, the Book Worm had consumed a large number of Heritage Jade Records and various books, including those from the Sky Demon Sect, Wuji Alliance, Piaomiao Palace, Ku Rong Sect, Demon Slaying Sect, and so on. Hence, he was regarded as the most knowledgeable person in the entire Canglan Sea area. With just one look, he was able to see through their secrets. The power of his Heart Eyes also helped him a lot. "This!" Daoist Wuwei and Zhao Huaizhen were shocked. They had thought that by cultivating the Ku Rong Respiration skill, they could conceal their aura and hide their cultivation level and secrets. But the top cultivator of the Canglan Sea area had seen through their secrets in a glance. This foresight alone exceeded that of many Nascent Souls. The Xuanhuang Ancestor was even more terrifying than the rumors suggested. Of course, at this moment they were also relieved a bit. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Because they did not sense any killing intent from him. In other words, he did not come to kill them. At this point, Daoist Wuwei knew that playing the helpless act was futile. He stood up quickly, dusted himself off, and acted as if nothing had happened. "Ancestor Xuanhuang indeed possesses astonishing perception, identifying the background of my disciple at just one glance." "I just happened to accept him as my disciple by chance." "But, Ancestor Xuanhuang, you obviously aren''t here to kill us, so why have you suddenly appeared here?" Daoist Wuwei looked at Zhou Sui with curiosity. He felt that this man''s sudden appearance was no coincidence. He must have intentionally sought them out. "Today, on a whim, I felt I might encounter two people of fate." Chapter 658 - 340: Son of Luck, Luck Golden Dragon, Xuanhuang Sect a Hundred Years Later_3 "So, I returned from Xuanhuang Island to Immortal Mist City, and unexpectedly ran into both of you." "It seems like my intuition was indeed correct." "I suppose the two of you are disciples of the Ku Rong Sect." Zhou Sui gave a slight smile, looking at Daoist Wuwei and Zhao Huaizhen. Semi-serious, semi-teasing were his words. But he had indeed taken the initiative to seek them out. "Indeed, we are disciples of the Ku Rong Sect." "However, I believe Brother Xuanhuang is also a disciple of the Ku Rong Sect." "I''m just curious why you chose to abandon the name of Ku Rong Sect and set up your own, merely called the Xuanhuang Sect." When this was mentioned, Daoist Wuwei couldn''t help but seethe with anger. Despite knowing the man before him was a formidable cultivator, the matter concerned the Ku Rong Sect''s lineage and angered him to the point his eyes were glaring at Zhou Sui. "I am not a Ku Rong Sect disciple." "I just happened to obtain the inheritance of the Ku Rong Sect." "And I have obtained the inheritances of many Nascent Soul Sects." "Must I inherit the lineage of every Nascent Soul Sect I come across?" Zhou Sui countered. "This!" At these words, Daoist Wuwei was speechless, unable to respond. He also remembered that this man appeared to have gotten the Eight Desolation Demon Sealing Tower, which meant that he had likely received the Demon Slaying Sect''s inheritance. Aside from that, he may have inherited from other Nascent Soul Sects as well. Indeed, just as this guy said, with so many inheritances from Nascent Soul Sects, it would be impossible to inherit the lineage of all Sects. But the comparison with others indeed made one die of envy. For others, the desire to obtain the inheritance of a single Nascent Soul Sect was something fraught with enormous hardships. Yet this damn pretty boy happened to have so many Nascent Soul Sect inheritances. It was just too unfair. He was green with envy. "Furthermore, the Ku Rong Sect has been destroyed for tens of thousands of years, it is a sect from the Ancient Era." "This signifies that the life force of the Ku Rong Sect has been exhausted." "If one were to inherit the lineage of the Ku Rong Sect, one might face countless calamities." "Given this, it''s better to start from scratch and create a new sect." Zhou Sui stated gravely. "This guy is also proficient in affairs of destiny." sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At these few sentences, Daoist Wuwei''s pupils contracted. He could perceive the implications contained in this man''s words. As he was proficient in divination, the Tao of Eight Diagrams, and had dabbled in the affairs of destiny, he understood what ''the life force of the Ku Rong Sect has been exhausted'' means. He, as the last disciple of the Ku Rong Sect. Though he received the inheritance of the Ku Rong Sect, he also inherited the calamities associated with the Ku Rong Sect. Hence, his life had been one disaster after another. If he abandons the name of Ku Rong Sect, perhaps his fate wouldn''t be so ill. Yet he was reluctant to let go. "What''s the business you need us for, Brother Xuanhuang?" Daoist Wuwei, knowing that beating around the bush could not work with such a character, bluntly asked. "Quite simple." "I want you guys to join the Xuanhuang Sect." "Even if you''re incapable of rebuilding the Ku Rong Sect, there''s still the opportunity to establish the Ku Rong Peak." "The lineage of the previous Ku Rong Sect can still be preserved." Zhou Sui unreservedly stated his intentions. Obviously, these two being the last disciples of the Ku Rong Sect, they must have stowed away a large number of the sect''s preserved secret manuals. If these two were to be recruited, not only would it augment the fortunes of the Xuanhuang Sect, it would also allow them to access the secret manuals of the Ku Rong Sect. It was a win in both aspects. "Ha, Brother Xuanhuang, you came up with quite the scheme." "This whole ''establishing the Ku Rong Peak'', is just to get your hands on the secret manuals of the Ku Rong Sect in my possession, isn''t it?" "Do you think that just by talking, you could make us join?" Daoist Wuwei sneered coldly. He had seen through Zhou Sui''s intention at a glance. Clearly, he was coveting the inheritance of the Ku Rong Sect that were in his hands. "Joining the Xuanhuang Sect grants you a Fifth-Stage Spirit Vein cave." "And you''ll have the chance to buy Fourth-Stage Treasure Pills and Thousand Year Old Spiritual Medicine for a low price." "You will also get the chance to peruse the inheritances of numerous Nascent Soul Sects." Zhou Sui spoke openly. "Sect Master." "I am willing to become the Peak Master of the Ku Rong Peak." As soon as the words were uttered, Daoist Wuwei bowed his head reverently, revealing a flattering smile. The previously upright cultivator seemed as though he never existed. "Excellent, this is the token of my Xuanhuang Sect." "Take it to Xuanhuang Island, someone there will receive you." Zhou Sui gave a slight smile. Speaking with an old fox was direct and straightforward, no effort wasted. He threw a token to them. And then, with a flash, he was gone from the place almost instantaneously. "Teleportation, that''s physical teleportation!" "He actually mastered such a void magic." "No wonder just now, I felt I''d surely die a terrible death if I tried to escape." "The first cultivator in Canglan Sea, truly lives up to his reputation." Daoist Wuwei expressed his astonishment, his mind shaken to the core. Recalling that this person was barely two hundred years old, yet his cultivation and insight far surpassed his own by multiples. Indeed, comparing oneself to others was an endless bout of frustration. "Master, didn''t you say you were going to revive the Ku Rong Sect?" "Why so hasty to betray now? Even joining the Xuanhuang Sect?" "You couldn''t have been bewitched by the Xuanhuang Ancestor''s secret arts, could you?" Zhao Huaizhen looked at his master doubtfully. He even suspected that his master was smitten by the Ancestor, sharing the interests of ''the cut sleeve''." "Bewitched my ass, what the hell do you know." "Inheriting lineage is of course important, but personal cultivation progress is even more so." "If we joined the Xuanhuang Sect, I might even have the chance to glimpse divinity in the future." "Faced with such a good opportunity, it would be stupid not to agree." "Why act like the common folks when you can be a minister." Chapter 659 - 340: Son of Luck, Luck Golden Dragon, Xuanhuang Sect a Hundred Years Later_4 "You think I truly want to be a Loose Cultivator? I simply haven''t had the opportunity to join an orthodox Nascent Soul Sect." Daoist Wuwei said contemptuously. He had spent his life drifting and wandering, but who wouldn''t want to find a big backing, and cultivate in peace? Unfortunately, fate always made it so that he couldn''t find that support. Once he ascended to the Nascent Soul Realm, he himself became the support. The number of people who could become his support could be counted on one hand. Now he had finally found one, and that was the Xuanhuang Ancestor. "But didn''t you say, Master, that he wants to covet the heritage of our Ku Rong Sect?" Zhao Huaizhen asked. His face showed a look of confusion. "That''s just a bargaining chip." "You thought he actually coveted the heritage of our Ku Rong Sect?" "This guy has inherited countless Nascent Soul Sects'' teachings, how could he be interested in ours?" "Of course, he would certainly be curious and perhaps even want to take a look, if it helps him get a bigger picture." "But after reaching this level of cultivation, even if he wanted to master our Cultivation Techniques, it would be impossible." "So our inheritance, to him, is like a chicken rib (useless), it would be tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw away." Daoist Wuwei said irritably, looking at his foolish disciple. "If that is the case, why did he invite us to join the Xuanhuang Sect?" Zhao Huaizhen asked curiously. He believed, according to what his master said, they offer very little value to the Xuanhuang Ancestor. "Well, if I haven''t guessed wrong, he probably has taken a liking to you." Daoist Wuwei narrowed his eyes. "Taken a liking to me? Surely the Xuanhuang Ancestor doesn''t fancy men too?" Zhao Huaizhen''s face turned pale. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What are you thinking about? How could he fancy men? He has over a dozen dao companions already, maybe his children are about to be born, how could he be of that inclination?" Daoist Wuwei was speechless: "I think he was attracted by your aptitude, and believes you are capable of strengthening the power of the Xuanhuang Sect. Therefore, he invited us, master and disciple, to join. Don''t overthink it." "If this is the case, then joining the Xuanhuang Sect seems to have many benefits." Zhao Huaizhen was immediately intrigued. "Of course, there are great benefits." "It is said that this Daoist Xuanhuang is a fourth-stage top-grade Pill Master, and many fourth-stage treasure pills were refined by him." "Plus the thousand-year-old spiritual medicines left by the Ku Rong Sect." "If we want to obtain pills that can enhance our Cultivation, it''s best to join the Xuanhuang Sect." "After all, the higher the cultivation, the more difficult it is to get pills." "If you''re not a cultivator from a big power, it''s basically impossible to get pills from other channels." "Besides, in the future, you also need to reach the Nascent Soul stage, so you need to prepare the Nascent Soul Pill." "If you continue being a Loose Cultivator, I''m afraid it will be hard for you to get one." "But if you join the Xuanhuang Sect, then the situation will be completely different." Daoist Wuwei considered many issues, not just for his own future but also for his disciple''s. "But Master, are you giving up on reviving the Ku Rong Sect?" Zhao Huaizhen knew that reviving the Ku Rong Sect had always been his master''s wish, so he didn''t expect him to completely give up after just one meeting with the Xuanhuang Ancestor. "Yes, I have given up." "Meeting Daoist Xuanhuang earlier reminded me." "The Ku Rong Sect was destroyed in the Ancient Era, its lifespan has expired, and it''s full of troubles." "If we force a revival, there will be no benefits, instead, it might bring us bad luck." "No wonder I''ve encountered many troubles before. It''s likely closely related to the thought of reviving the Ku Rong Sect." "The karma of the Ku Rong Sect is too heavy, it''s not something we can shoulder." "So instead of reviving the Ku Rong Sect, why not establish a new lineage? After all, we''re still inheriting the legacy of our Ku Rong Sect, just under a different name." "Just like how dynasties change in the mortal world, the name of the country changes, but it''s passed down through a lineage. I believe the previous masters of Ku Rong Sect would understand us." Daoist Wuwei spoke quietly, he had let go of his obsession with reviving the Ku Rong Sect. It didn''t actually mean much in the grand scheme of things. Of course, the most important thing is, he doesn''t actually have a strong attachment to the Ku Rong Sect. He only thought about reviving the Ku Rong Sect in order to repay his own master. "Understood, Master." Zhao Huaizhen nodded. "Alright, let''s go to the Xuanhuang Island." "It is a fifth stage island." "There are fifth stage spirit veins." "I wonder how fast our cultivation pace would be in a cultivation Holy Land." Daoist Wuwei was very excited. Thinking about this, the master and disciple flew towards Xuanhuang Island to begin a new life, and set off on a new journey. ... At this moment, in the Ancient Demon Realm. Ten Thousand Demon Hall. This was the supreme organization that ruled over the entire Ancient Demon Realm, an alliance of many transformed Big Demons, akin to a united nation. Though the Ten Thousand Demon Hall did not have absolute control over each clan, it influenced every aspect of the Ancient Demon Realm. At this point, they had learned the news of the disastrous defeat of the Flood Dragon Clan and Demon Phoenix Clan in the Cultivation World''s Canglan Sea area, even losing two Heavenly Spiritual Treasures, an ancient demon aura, and a large number of fourth stage demon beasts. To the Ancient Demon Realm, this loss was not insignificant. "It seems that while the human clan has declined, its profound foundations are still not to be underestimated." "Unexpectedly, even without a God Transformed Honored One, we sent so many fourth stage demon cultivators over there, yet they could not get the better of the Canglan Sea area, the human clan is indeed formidable." Chapter 660 - 340: Son of Luck, Luck Golden Dragon, Xuanhuang Sect a Hundred Years Later_5 A God Transformed Honored One murmured. It had originally believed this battle was a sure win, especially with so many fourth stage demon cultivators dispatched. They even possessed two heaven-reaching spiritual treasures. There seemed to be no chance of failure under any circumstances. Who would have expected not just a mere failure, but a crushing defeat? The number of fourth stage demon cultivators that managed to escape were few and far between. This was a substantial blow for the Demon Clan. "I had said before, human clan should not be underestimated." "Even though they were invaded by the Ancient Demon Realm due to a war in the Ancient Era." "Which led to the destruction of numerous Spirit Veins and the loss of inheritance." "But the human clan is after all deeply rooted, with endless emerging talents." "Otherwise, they would''ve been exterminated by the demons long ago rather than surviving until now." Another God Transformed Honored One said solemnly. It always had a cautious attitude towards the invasion of the human clan. Regrettably, a cautious fifth stage demon cultivator like it was in the minority, and could not influence the overall situation. Only in failure could it prove its foresight. "Indeed, the human clan should not be taken lightly." "But it''s merely because we God Transformed Honored Ones couldn''t cross over." "Despite how powerful the human clan is, there currently are barely any God Transformed Honored Ones in the whole Cultivation World." "Should we cross over, Cultivation World will surely be eradicated by our Ten Thousand Demon Hall." "If we managed to successfully annex the Cultivation World, one could imagine the benefits." "Without a doubt, we all would be able to advance to God Transformation Completion, and then ascend to the Spirit World. The eyes of many God Transformed Honored Ones flickered with a cold glint. Even if the current operation was thwarted, they wouldn''t possibly give up the plan to invade the Cultivation World. According to the information they had gathered, the number of God Transformed Honored Ones in East Wastelands, Western Wilderness Continent, Northern Wilderness Continent, Southern Wilderness Continent, and so on wouldn''t exceed twenty. As for the God Transformed Honored Ones in the Canglan Sea region, there isn''t even one. Compared to the God Transformed Honored Ones in the ancient Demon Realm, the difference was gargantuan. The Cultivation World simply stood no comparison. It could be said that the human clan is at its weakest moment. If they fail to seize this opportunity, there won''t be a next time. None of them were willing to give up. Once their plan is successful, the Ancient Demon Realm can annex the Cultivation World, thus expanding the area of the Ancient Demon Realm by many folds. For every demon cultivator, this presents vast benefits. "If that is so, what should we do now, continue to invade the Canglan Sea region?" A demon cultivator queried. After all, the Demon Clan is currently a powerful force, resource-rich, with many strong cultivators. They can still send many fourth stage demon cultivators. This battle won''t cripple the Demon Clan. "No need for a major invasion." "Although there are no God Transformed Honored Ones in the Canglan Sea region." "However, they have control over heaven-reaching spiritual treasures, which is equivalent to having a beginner God Transformed Honored One." "If we send many fourth stage demon cultivators over, we''re simply sending them to their doom. The loss would outweigh the gain." "For now, let''s not launch a mass attack." S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We need to wait for the right moment, for the dimensional gate''s power to further expand." "Until the dimensional gate can accommodate God Transformed Honored Ones." "At that point, our collective attack can obliterate the Cultivation World." "There''s no need to send fourth stage demon cultivators to their deaths at this moment." The numerous God Transformed Honored Ones uttered solemnly. Through this battle, they had fully acknowledged the strength of the Canglan Sea region, equivalent to the strength of other human zones, possessing the battle power of God Transformed Honored Ones. For such prowess, they still needed to show considerable respect. Even though they were very arrogant, it didn''t mean they were unwise. Rash actions would only lead to heavy losses. "However, the Flood Dragon Clan and the Demon Phoenix Clan suffered massive losses this time." "Not only did they lose a large number of fourth stage demon cultivators, they also each lost a heaven-reaching spiritual treasure." "What are your plans?" Many God Transformed demons watched the chiefs of the Flood Dragon Clan and the Demon Phoenix Clan with schadenfreude. Though they were all part of the Ten Thousand Demon Hall, they were not as united as one might imagine. On the contrary, they often had civil strife. Battles would break out from time to time, leading to clashes among races. The emergence of the Cultivation World temporarily distracted them from their internal disputes. Therefore, seeing the Flood Dragon Clan and Demon Phoenix Clan taking a hit, they naturally felt very pleased. Because the weakened strength of these two clans would provide an opportunity for the other clans to rise in status. "Humph, our Flood Dragon Clan did indeed suffer a weighty loss this time." "But it''s merely being temporarily kept by the human clan." "Without the skill of the Treasure, human cultivators mustn''t think of subduing our clan''s heaven-reaching spiritual treasure." "When our Flood Dragon Clan invades Cultivation World again, we will obliterate all human cultivators." The Flood Dragon Clan Chief was seething with murderous intent, his body radiating with dreadful killing aura. After all, the heaven-reaching spiritual treasure was quite essential to the Flood Dragon Clan, it could dramatically enhance the strength of God Transformed Flood Dragons. Who could have thought that it would be lost in the Cultivation World. Moreover, it fell into the hands of the human cultivators. Of course, it was not too worried. After all, siezing control of the Flood Dragon Clan''s heaven-reaching spiritual treasure was not so simple either, as it required a specific skill of the Treasure. Otherwise, it would solely be a pile of scrap. It could absolutely seize back the Five Dragon Chopper from human cultivators when they invade the Cultivation World again. It was just temporarily being looked after by the human cultivators for the time being. Chapter 661 - 340: Son of Luck, Luck Golden Dragon, Xuanhuang Sect a Hundred Years Later_6 "That''s right, next time my Demon Phoenix Clan will invade the Cultivation World''s Canglan Sea." "It is guaranteed to let that human kid feel what the power of the Azure Phoenix True Fire really is!" The Demon Phoenix Clan Chief is also brimming with killing intent. He really can''t wait to rush into the Cultivation World as soon as possible. Unfortunately, he simply can''t pass through the realm gate. Even if he could, a fourth stage demonic cultivator couldn''t pose a challenge to Sect Master Zhou Sui of the Xuan Huang Sect. So all he can do now, is remain patient and restrained for the time being. Once the opportunity comes, he will certainly take that brat''s life to avenge the past and wash away the hatred. "Prepare the army for war first." "Once the opportunity is here, our Demon Clan will launch a large-scale invasion." "We will completely swallow up the Cultivation World." Many Divinity Transformation demons have made their decisions, and they will not stop until it''s carried out. ...¡­... Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, a hundred years had passed. Ever since the defeat of the Demon Alliance and Flood Dragon City, the entire Canglan Sea entered a long-awaited peaceful period. Numerous beasts and creatures began to hide themselves, no longer daring to arbitrarily attack the islands ruled by humans. Of course, they still scattered around various corners of the Canglan Sea, killing lone human cultivators from time to time. In short, the fights between the humans and demons continued to occur occasionally. But there has been no large-scale war like the one a hundred years ago ever since. During this period, Xuanhuang Sect had undergone rapid development. With the Tri-Star Island Group as the center, it expanded to various other maritime territories in all directions. Almost every year, the Xuan Huang Sect recruited disciples to expand its scale. After all, the sect master of Xuanhuang Sect was the number one cultivator in the Canglan Sea, with a formidable reputation throughout the area. This also attracts cultivators from all over the Canglan Sea. They all want to join the Xuanhuang Sect and become disciples of the Xuanhuang Sect. Song Ping''an is one of those Qi cultivation disciples eager to join Xuanhuang Sect. He was originally just an ordinary fisherman''s child. But one day, he found an ancient ring - the Carefree Ring, and discovered that a soul exists in it. The other party claimed to be a Wine Daoist from the Spirit World, once a great figure in refining emptiness. However, due to his misfortune, he fell into the mortal world, leaving only a wisp of remnant soul. With the help of that Wine Daoist, he was able to embark on the cultivation path. "Master, can I really join the Xuanhuang Sect?" Song Ping''an is a little anxious, after all, he only has the aptitude of the fifth-grade spiritual root, equivalent to a mid-grade spiritual root, which is not particularly outstanding. For a Nascent Soul Sect like the Xuanhuang Sect, a mid-grade spiritual root is nothing special. "Don''t worry, although you only have a fifth-grade spiritual root." "But in fact, you have a bitter spiritual root, which is a late bloomer." "The more you diligently cultivate, the faster you''ll advance." "In the early stages, you may not progress as fast as other cultivators." "But the later it gets, the faster you''ll grow." sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "If anyone can ascend to the Spirit World in the future, you will definitely be one of them, as long as you don''t fall halfway." "As long as the people of Xuanhuang Sect have some ability, they will definitely let you join the Xuanhuang Sect." The Wine Daoist lazily said. "But Master, why do I need to join the Xuanhuang Sect?" "I am not short of cultivation techniques, how good it is to be free." Song Ping''an innocently scratched his head. "Fool, what do you think freedom is?" "The world is a prison, no one has freedom, only relative freedom." "If you want to advance your cultivation quickly, you still need to consume a lot of resources." "Otherwise, before your bitter spiritual root can grow, you will likely exhaust your lifespan." "But this sea area is all under the control of the Xuanhuang Sect, if you can join the Xuanhuang Sect..." "Not only will you be protected by a powerful force, but you can also take advantage of this force to acquire various cultivation resources." "You can even inherit the legacy of this sect. The benefits are manifold." The Drunken Daoist spoke with frustrated disappointment. "Yes, Master." "But Master, you won''t be discovered by the people of the Xuan Huang Sect, will you?" Song Ping''an was still worried about this. After all, the Carefree Ring was the biggest secret he held, he did not want this secret to be discovered, otherwise, it would undoubtedly bring him great danger. "Don''t worry, this is nothing more than a lower realm sect, how could they discover me." The Drunken Daoist said dismissively. "That''s a relief." Hearing this, Song Ping''an immediately felt relieved. He knew that his master, the Drunken Daoist, was nearly omnipotent, even more incredible than all the cultivators he had ever met. If the other party said they could not be discovered, then they definitely could not be discovered. With this in mind, he did not hesitate and immediately headed to the Tri-Star Island Group, Immortal Mist City, where the Xuan Huang Sect''s office was located. At this time, a large number of Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators had already gathered there. Clearly, they all wished to join the Xuan Huang Sect. After all, if they could join the Xuan Huang Sect, it would be like ascending to heaven in a single leap. And the person in charge here was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the Xuan Huang Sect, Liu Jun. He was wearing a Taoist robe with the words "Xuan Huang" engraved on it, which was the official uniform of the Xuan Huang Sect. Only the disciples of the Xuan Huang Sect are allowed to wear it, and if an outsider did, it would be regarded as a serious crime if discovered by the sect. "Sir Liu, can we really join the Xuan Huang Sect? Regardless of our origins and identities?" A cultivator couldn''t help but ask. He wanted to know if this was really true. After all, which other Nascent Soul Sect didn''t have numerous conditions to join? If you weren''t a clan cultivator or didn''t have strong backing, it was practically impossible. The Xuan Huang Sect was one of the few Nascent Soul Sects that would recruit Loose Cultivators. "That''s right, this is the philosophy of our Xuan Huang Sect: ''Provide education to all without discrimination.'' "Whether you''re a Loose Cultivator or a Clan Cultivator, we treat everyone equally." "We don''t care about your background and past." "As long as you join the Xuan Huang Sect, you''re one of us." "We also don''t care about your Spiritual Root Aptitude." "Even those with a Ninth-Grade Spiritual Root may have the opportunity to join our Xuan Huang Sect." Liu Jun, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator, added with a slight smile. Upon hearing these words, the crowd of cultivators instantly erupted into an uproar, finding it hard to believe. They never expected the Xuan Huang Sect to not care about the Spiritual Root Aptitude when recruiting disciples. It was unthinkable. After all, the common conditions for Nascent Soul Sects to recruit disciples required at least a Mid-Grade Spiritual Root. As for those with Lower-Grade Spiritual Roots, they simply had no chance of becoming disciples of a Nascent Soul Sect. "Sir Liu, is this really true or not? Does the Xuan Huang Sect really have no requirements?" However, many cultivators did not believe it. After all, if it really had no requirements, the Xuan Huang Sect would have recruited countless disciples long ago. It wouldn''t be the case now, with the Xuan Huang Sect''s disciples being so few. "Well¡­" "Although we, the Xuan Huang Sect, do not care about background, aptitude, or spiritual roots when recruiting disciples." "Yet we do care about one thing, that is destiny." "If you''re destined, then you are a disciple of the Xuan Huang Sect." "If you''re not destined, even if you have a Heavenly Spirit Root, we won''t admit you." Said Liu Jun, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator, in a deep voice. What?! The gathered cultivators were all puzzled, they never expected such unconventional conditions for recruitment from the Xuan Huang Sect. The deciding factor was destiny. If there is no destiny, there is no chance of joining. If there is a destiny, then they could join. But who knew if they were destined or not? There simply was no standard for this. It was all based on their heartfelt belief. "Anyway, if you want to try, you can register and participate in the test." "One hundred Lower Grade Spiritual Stones per person." "And everyone can only participate once, there is no second chance." Liu Jun, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator, continued without addressing the many questions of the cultivators. Chapter 722 - 351: Radiant Qian Ziyun, flirtatious man, shameless vixen_1 "If that''s the case, then it''s nothing special. When it comes to danger, the Cultivation World also doesn''t lack it." "Those with weak cultivation can easily perish as well." Qian Ziyun spoke in a deep voice. As a cultivator from the Sky Demon Sect, she knew this only too well. Even though she was the disciple of the previous Sect Master. But being born in the demonic sect, she was still surrounded by the light of swords and blades. How many plots had she thwarted, enabling her to achieve her current success and cultivation? Even if she truly ascended to the Spirit World and faced various dangers, she didn''t think her problems would be too great. She would certainly be able to adapt quickly. "Indeed, that''s true." Zhou Sui nodded. If he ever did find a space node in the future and sneaked into the Spirit World, he wouldn''t be the first to go up. Instead, he would send his clone. Only when his clone found an absolutely safe place would his true body truly ascend to the Spirit World. That was the truly cautious way. Of course, it''s still too early to talk about this now. He should first advance to the Divinity Transformation Realm. As for ascending to the Spirit World, they could discuss that later, it wouldn''t be too late. "Husband, you''re not planning to leave, are you?" Qian Ziyun looked at Zhou Sui with a wronged expression on her face. Her eyes were like those of a neglected woman who had been abandoned by her man. As if she had been tossed aside after being used. "Yes, I plan to return to Xuanhuang Island." "After all, I need to close myself off for cultivation and attempt to advance to the Divinity Transformation." "So, are you coming with me?" Zhou Sui looked at Qian Ziyun. Now that his cultivation had reached Nascent Soul''s Perfection, he naturally wanted to seclude himself and prepare to advance to the Divinity Transformation. But he and Qian Ziyun had already become de facto partners on the path of cultivation. He certainly wouldn''t leave his cultivation partner in the Sky Demon Sect. "Of course, where the husband goes, the wife follows." "Wherever you go, that''s where I''ll go." Upon hearing these words, Qian Ziyun felt a rush of joy in her heart. She looked at Zhou Sui with a flirtatious gaze, seemingly a bit excited. But what she wanted to do more was to show off in front of Ye Feirou. To seize the opportunity and let this woman know how powerful she was. The thought of Ye Feirou''s furious face made her feel even more delighted. "Won''t you return to the Sky Demon Sect?" Zhou Sui asked, intrigued. After all, Qian Ziyun is the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect. She has a high position and great power. How could she possibly abandon such a vast foundation? It seemed a bit unrealistic. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Of course I''ll go back." "I am the Sect Master of the Sky Demon Sect. I certainly won''t abandon the Sky Demon Sect." "After all, there''s a Teleportation Array between Xuanhuang Island and Sky Demon Peak." "As I wish, I can return at any time. It won''t waste too much time." Qian Ziyun said, as a matter of fact. It''s not like living on Xuanhuang Peak means she can''t handle affairs of the Sky Demon Sect. At most, she''d work at the Sky Demon Sect during the day and return to Xuanhuang Island at night. With the Teleportation Array, it wouldn''t take much time. Although activating the Teleportation Array requires the consumption of Spirit Stone energy, those are all high-quality Spirit Stones. Even if the energy was consumed, it could be quickly replenished. It wasn''t really a loss. The most important thing is, being a Sect Master, she didn''t have many duties to perform. A lot of matters were handed over to the Hall Masters, Vice Sect Leaders, and many Nascent Soul elders. All she needed to do was steer the general course of action. She could fully afford to take a hands-off approach. "In that case, let''s go." Zhou Sui nodded. A moment later, the two of them traveled via the Teleportation Array and returned to Xuanhuang Peak on the Xuanhuang Island from the Sky Demon Sect. Chu Dieyi, Ye Feirou, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyi, Xia Jingyan, Leng Yuexi and Master Peach Blossom were also present on Xuanhuang Peak. They saw Qian Ziyun, who was glowing, right away. She was wearing a long red dress, had a voluptuous figure, a flushed face, and looked as fresh as a rose dewed with honey. As experienced cultivation partners, where do they not know what had caused the changes in this woman? This must mean that the two had consummated their relationship. That''s why their husband would bring the woman home. Seeing this, Ji Bingyu quietly marveled at how formidable their husband was. He had conquered so many famous saintesses and witches in such a short time after leaving Immortal Mist Island. He had even won over the Sect Masters of the two great Sects in the Canglan Sea region. It was as if he had absorbed both the Piaomiao Palace and the Sky Demon Sect. Now the two Divinity Transformation female cultivators were in the Xuanhuang Sect. If this news were to get out, it would terrify countless cultivators. It would surely cause a huge earthquake. "Qian Ziyun, I knew you shameless woman had no good intentions." "To advance to the Divinity Transformation, you''ve even tried to seduce my husband. You truly have no shame." Ye Feirou was left gnashing her teeth in anger. She''d have liked nothing more than to punch Qian Ziyun hard in the chest. By relying on her extraordinary talent, she had done such an unscrupulous thing. She had absolutely no sense of decency or shame. "Ha, ha, you''re blaming me for being born beautiful, for being a seductress." "Honestly, if you were really so irresistible, why would Uncle Zhou look for other women." "It''s your fault. You have little charm and couldn''t keep your man." "What''s more, when it comes to finding a man, it doesn''t matter who comes first. It doesn''t mean that if you get him first, he''ll always be yours." "Most importantly, as a woman, you should learn to share." "You''ve enjoyed him all by yourself, why not let some other woman have a try? You''re so selfish." Chapter 723 - 351: Radiant Qian Ziyun, Flirting with Man, Shameless Vixen_2 Qian Ziyun laughed gracefully, exuding the air of a matronly housemistress. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Selfish my foot." "You shameless witch, spouting nonsense and distorting the truth right here." "Don''t think that because you''ve reached the Divinity Transformation Realm, I can''t deal with you." "Today, I am going to show you who the most powerful female practitioner in this part of the sea is." Ye Feirou was beyond angry. When it came to verbal sparring, she was no match for a witch like Qian Ziyun. So, she decided not to argue and was about to take action. This time, she was going to beat this woman until her head was swollen. We''ll see if she dare to flirt with my man again or not. "Ahem, enough." "In the future, we''ll all be one family, so stop arguing." At that moment, Zhou Sui flashed and instantly held back Ye Feirou and Qian Ziyun, stopping their imminent fight. Otherwise, a battle between two God Transformation cultivators could likely obliterate Xuanhuang Island. "What!" Both Ye Feirou and Qian Ziyun were in a state of high tension and full of aggressiveness, but after being held by Zhou Sui, a pleasant smell permeated their bodies, making them weak. It was as if their entire bodies were bathed in sunshine, feeling warm all over. Even though they were God Transformation cultivators, they were incapable of exerting any power at that moment. "Alright, we can discuss this back in our dwelling." Zhou Sui flashed, held onto the two women, and entered the dwelling. He planned on having a serious talk with the two women to resolve their grudges. This way, he could maintain peace in his house. He couldn''t afford to have a blaze in his backyard. Ji Bingyu and the others chuckled as they followed them into the dwelling. ... Time flies. Ever since Zhou Sui had a candid talk with Qian Ziyun and Ye Feirou, although they still argued occasionally, the overall situation was much more peaceful than before. The whole backyard was completely calm. At this time, Zhou Sui began to prepare for his secluded training to cultivate his Primordial Spirit seed. One year later. "Too slow. Why is the progress so slow?" Zhou Sui sat on the ground, brooding. After he began his secluded training, he had hoped to speed up the cultivation of his Primordial Spirit seed. However, after a year, there seemed to be no significant progress, and the snail''s pace was driving him crazy. If this kept up, even several decades of secluded training would be pointless. So, Zhou Sui turned to Qian Ziyun and Ye Feirou for advice. After all, they were both God transformation cultivators, and their understanding and experiences of this realm were substantial. "My dear, I see what your issue is." "The reason your progress is slow should mostly be due to your long years of secluded training." A spark of bright wisdom gleamed in Qian Ziyun''s eyes. "Oh, so, secluded training could also become a hindrance?" Zhou Sui stroked his chin. "There is no direct harm in secluded training, however, the essence of cultivation lies in the balance of motion and rest." "Particularly for the cultivation of the Primordial Spirit, secluded training alone is not sufficient." "Because the Primordial Spirit encapsulates all human emotions and desires." "Without these emotions, you can''t form a human soul." "My dear, you''ve trained in seclusion, achieving a state of serenity, and a calm mind. This is a high state of cultivation." "This will make your cultivation progress rapidly." "However, the cultivation of the Primordial Spirit is different. You must understand all the hues of life, the worldly dust, and comprehend joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, as well as desires, in order to understand the true essence of the Primordial Spirit." "Only by understanding these emotions can your Primordial Spirit seed grow rapidly." Qian Ziyun intoned solemnly. "Well said." "In the past, when the Palace Masters of the Piaomiao Palace reached this realm, they would always set out to gain experiences, to traverse the vast sea of life." "Their purpose was to realize the emotions of the soul, promoting the development of the Primordial Spirit." "My dear, if you solely focus on secluded training, you would not be able to experience the fluctuations of the Primordial Spirit, thus impeding your progress." Ye Feirou also agreed with her. Although the cultivation techniques of the Demonic Path and the Righteous Sect are different, each ends up at the same place regardless of the different paths they take. The methods to reach the Divinity Transformation Realm are almost the same, with hardly any differences. "Experience worldly life, traverse various places, understand joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, huh?" Hearing this, Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. Although he had clones spread across various places, experiencing various landscapes, it felt like watching surveillance footage or a film. A hundred words cannot compare with experiencing something firsthand. Experience teaches better than words, once is enough. That''s the importance of experience. "It seems I do need to take a personal journey." Zhou Sui nodded in agreement. Although he admired the path of risk-avoidance, and would not actively seek danger, that did not mean he would shrink back when he needed to act. More importantly, with his current level of cultivation, it was unlikely that there were many in the Canglan Sea who could kill him. Even if he encountered enemies from the Divinity Transformation Realm, he could escape easily with the power of his Teleportation Insect. So, traveling around the Canglan Sea poses no great danger. Especially considering the fact that he is no longer the Loose Cultivator in the Qi Cultivation Stage of his past, but now a Body Cultivation cultivator and the Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect. If he could be killed easily now, then his long years of cultivation would''ve been wasted. Thinking this way, Zhou Sui made his decision instantly to leave Xuanhuang Island and explore the Canglan Sea to experience the vast sea of life. Even though he had to temporarily leave his wives, it was worth it for the sake of cultivation. Chapter 724 - 351: Radiant Qian Ziyun, Flirting with Man, Shameless Vixen_3 ...... S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the blink of an eye, another four years had passed. Due to the unification of the three realms, the Canglan Sea Area did not calm down, but instead became even more tumultuous. Because the Ancient Demon Realm was being heavily invaded by an army of demons, it had fallen into a state of war. To avoid disaster, many spirit beasts had to escape to the Cultivation World through portals. This led to not only no decrease in the number of spirit beasts appearing in the Cultivation World but an increase instead. Therefore, the conflict between the Human Clan and the Demon Clan intensified even more. Combats between demon beasts and Human Cultivators were happening almost non-stop. Although the Xuanhuang Sect was a Nascent Soul Sect, its coverage of the sea area was rather limited due to its lack of disciples, leaving a large portion of the sea area untouched. As such, the majority of humans had to rely on themselves to resist the invasions of the spirit beasts. At this very moment, an ordinary second-stage island, Yang Family''s Island. It was only guarded by a single Foundation Establishment family. The island''s inhabitants were all members of the Yang family. Yang Qianyuan is but an ordinary family member of the Yang family - a small cultivator at the Third Level of Qi Cultivation. However, at this time, Yang Family''s Island was experiencing an unprecedented calamity. An army of spirit beasts were suddenly attacking from the distant sea areas, led by a third-stage spirit beast. This disaster was beyond the means of the Foundation Establishment family to resist. "This is serious, Senior!" "Our family has been hit by a beast tide, with even a third-stage spirit beast among them. What should we do?" Yang Qianyuan was anxious and worried. He instantly turned towards the bracelet with a white pattern on his hand, which had been found unintentionally in the deep sea. Astonishingly, it held a unique soul within it. The soul claimed to be the Sect Master of the ancient Beast-controlling Sect, a Cultivator who had reached the latter stages of Divinity Transformation. However, it had met with a disaster, causing its soul to be attached to this Heaven-reaching Spiritual Treasure, the Beast-controlling Ring. Moreover, it taught him a Beast-controlling technique. This allowed him to create a contract with a spirit beast, greatly increasing his battle strength. Thus, whenever he was in a dangerous situation, he would first ask for help from Senior Beast-controlling Daoist. "What else to do except run?" "This is a third-stage spirit beast, comparable to a Golden Core Master." "You are currently just a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Stage; you simply can''t resist it." "The only viable measure now is to run as far as you can." "By doing so, perhaps some people can be saved." Beast-controlling Daoist was also helpless. After all, he was just a leftover wisp of a soul, barely having any strength left. In addition, this silly lad was only at the Third Level of Qi Cultivation. He simply could not bring out the power of the Beast-controlling Ring. "But they are all my clansmen. How can I just run away?" Yang Qianyuan looked extremely distressed. He never expected that Yang Family''s Island would encounter such a catastrophe. This was supposed to be a peaceful island where the Yang family lived in harmony. Everyone was like part of one big happy family. There wasn''t any underhanded scheming going on. And there were plentiful resources, not even an issue of hunger to worry about. Who would have thought that they would suddenly be met with such a beast tide, ultimately facing the disaster of total ruin. In a while, all the inhabitants of the island may all get killed by the spirit beasts. With not a single bone or body left intact. "Different abilities allow for different levels of charity." "You can only do as much as your abilities permit." "With your cultivation base, you can at best protect yourself alone." "Thinking of saving the entire island is nothing short of dreaming." "It would be good enough if you can preserve your own life right now." The Beast-controlling Daoist tried his best to advise him earnestly. "This!" Hearing these words, Yang Qianyuan''s face turned ashen, his hands shaking violently. He was filled with regret. If only he had spent more time cultivating in the past, had had his cultivation level a bit higher, maybe he wouldn''t be so powerless right now. He wouldn''t have to watch as his entire family gets murdered by the spirit beasts. But it was too late for any words now. Boom! Just at that moment, from outside the island, loud rumbling sounds could be heard. Countless spirit beasts surged forth from the sea, relentlessly attacking the Yang Family''s Island''s second stage formation. Thump! The next moment, a third-stage demon beast made its move. A black light beam came crashing down, causing the second stage formation to collapse instantly. It shattered into pieces, unable to withstand their advances. "Foolish humans." "Thinking that you could stop us with this mere second stage formation? Laughable." "Today, all humans on this island shall die." The third-stage spirit beast loudly proclaimed, it stood tall, hovering in mid-air, looking amusingly and condescendingly at the mortals below on the island, who were in panic and fleeing in all directions. To it, these weak mortals were nothing more than food for the spirit beasts, not worth even a mention. "It''s over." All the cultivators on Yang Family''s Island exhibited desperate expressions upon their faces. When they sensed the terrifying aura of the third-grade spirit beast that filled the sky, they lost all their courage. Even though they had heard about islands being slaughtered by spirit beasts before, they never thought it would actually happen to them. Especially because this place was so remote and hardly had any spirit beasts. Why would this group of spirit beasts suddenly target them? "We should leave now; if we don''t, I''m afraid even you won''t be able to escape." The Beast-controlling Daoist sighed. "Alright, Senior." Yang Qianyuan was very unwilling. He glared at the black tide of spirit beasts in the distance, hate welling up to the extreme. If one day, his cultivation yields success, he promises to completely eradicate these spirit beasts. Just as he was about to leave, suddenly a gigantic green bird, a hundred feet in size, flew down from the sky, exuding an overwhelming aura that covered the entire seawater terrain for tens of thousands of miles. Chapter 725 - 351: Radiant Qian Ziyun, Flirting with Man, Shameless Vixen_4 It seemed that the moment it appeared, the surrounding nature''s spiritual energy solidified. On the back of this blue bird was a cultivator. He was dressed in white, otherworldly in character, and peerlessly handsome. He looked just like an immortal. All the humans on the island stared wide-eyed, clearly seeing the white-robed cultivator who had suddenly appeared. "Damn it, it''s a fourth-stage magical bird, the Azure-Winged Flame Hawk! How could mere mortals have tamed such a monster king?!" "Wait, could you be the Xuanhuang Ancestor?!" The pupils of this third-stage monster contracted, and its face underwent a dramatic change. It suddenly remembered the recent legend spreading throughout the Canglan Sea. The Xuanhuang Ancestor has been roaming the area, hunting monsters, and saving human islands. Wherever he went, the monsters suffered heavy casualties. Even some fourth-stage monsters were enslaved by the Xuanhuang Ancestor and turned into his mounts, from which they could not escape for the rest of their lives. As a result, many fourth-stage monsters were terrified and fled upon hearing the news. They all hid deep within the Canglan Sea, and they didn''t dare to approach the human residential areas. However, it never expected that it would be so unlucky as to encounter the legendary Xuanhuang Ancestor. This was the epitome of misfortune. Whoosh! The monster didn''t say a word and wished to flee at the first opportunity without even the slightest thought of resistance. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Vanish!" But it was already too late for it to escape, as the white-robed cultivator took out a three-foot Qingfeng sword from his body and swung it lightly. The next moment, numerous sword lights appeared in the sky, thick and abundant ¨C tens of thousands, all targeting these monsters. Boom, boom, boom~~~ Whether they were third-stage monsters, second-stage monsters, or even first-stage monsters, they were exterminated instantaneously. Their bodies were pierced by an invisible sword light, leaving them bloody. Within just a moment, these attacking monsters were all exterminated. The leading third-stage monster was turned into Swiss cheese, torn into pieces, disintegrated in thin air, and reduced to chunks of flesh, thereby disappearing from this world. "This, this!" Yang Qianyuan, who initially wanted to escape, was dumbfounded, unbelievably witnessing this scene. For Yang Family''s Island, this was a catastrophe. But when this mysterious white-robed cultivator arrived, he exterminated all the monsters with one strike. This kind of power was just like that of an immortal. Are these the real cultivators?! At this moment, Yang Qianyuan''s eyes revealed a burning flame, along with a soaring fighting spirit. He believed that if he could become such an exceptional person, his life would be worthwhile. "This guy is a fourth-stage sword cultivator, and he is about to enter the Divinity Transformation Realm." "I never thought I would meet such a genius in this era." The Beastmaster Daoist was taken by surprise. After only sensing the aura of this white-robed cultivator, he became profoundly frightened. It was as though his soul was being sliced by the supreme Sword Intent. This was not aimed at him. It was purely because the Sword Intent on the cultivator was too terrifying; anyone who tried to probe his strength would be met with a backlash from the Sword Intent. "Thank you, Senior, for your support." At this moment, the Yang Family''s patriarch immediately stepped forward, trembling tremendously with gratitude as he looked up at the white-robed cultivator in the sky. He knew that if a high-level cultivator like him harbored malicious intentions, they wouldn''t have a chance of survival. Therefore, since the cultivator had assisted them, it was impossible for him to harm them. "No need to be polite. We are all of the human clan, so it''s only natural that we should help each other. It was just a small effort." The white-robed cultivator was naturally Zhou Sui. He looked at the members of the Yang Family, "However, the attacks from the monsters will only become more fierce. While I can assist you now, I can''t do so for your entire life. It''s better to quickly relocate to a larger island. If you continue to stay here, you will eventually be destroyed by the monsters." "Senior, we are fully aware of this." "But it''s not easy to live on those larger islands. They aren''t places where smaller families like ours could migrate to." The Yang Family patriarch spoke helplessly. "No problem." "This is my token." "Take it and go to a nearby fourth-stage island." "Tell the person in charge there, and they will naturally arrange a residence for you." Zhou Sui pulled out a token of the Xuanhuang Sect from his body and threw it to the patriarch of the Yang Family. Xuanhuang Sect?! Upon seeing this token, the Yang Family patriarch''s pupils contracted. Even if he was uninformed, he still knew the fame of the Xuanhuang Sect. It was one of the Nascent Soul Sects, one of the strongest sects in the Canglan Sea. He never thought he would actually encounter a senior from the Xuanhuang Sect. "May I know the name of the esteemed senior?" The Yang Family patriarch asked cautiously. "My Taoist name is Xuanhuang." Zhou Sui said indifferently. What?! As soon as these words came out, the Yang Family patriarch and others were shocked, and disbelief brushed over their faces. They couldn''t believe they were actually meeting the Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect. It was simply unbelievable. After all, the Taoist name was not something anyone would dare impersonate. Especially the disciples of the Xuanhuang Sect, who would dare impersonate their Sect Master? Wasn''t this seeking their own doom?! "Of course, I know the difficulty of mass migration." "You might encounter monster attacks along the way, resulting in heavy casualties." "Therefore, I will leave this fourth-stage Azure-Winged Flame Hawk to accompany you until you reach a nearby large island." "It will only leave after the completion of your migration." Zhou Sui stood with his hands behind him. "Thank you, Senior." The Yang Family patriarch and others were absolutely grateful. They didn''t expect the senior before them to be so thoughtful and considerate, and even anticipated all subsequent issues. Chapter 726 - 351: Radiant Qian Ziyun, Flirting with Man, Shameless Vixen_5 If they fail to seize this opportunity, then it''s their own fault if the Yang family is destroyed. Of course, Zhou Sui did not arrive here without reason. All were guided by the Fortune Qi Gu. Four years ago, he began to travel to the major islands in the Canglan Sea. He perceived the various aspects of life, experienced thousands of worldly trials, and understood joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure. If he saw those who were evil and committed wrongs, he would kill them. If he encountered demonic beasts plaguing human islands, he would slaughter them. If he encountered injustices, he would mediate them. In short, he pursued his heart''s desires and did as he pleased. After doing all this, Zhou Sui undoubtedly felt that the seed of his Primordial Spirit was growing faster than when he was devotedly cultivating in seclusion. Because after doing these things, he felt his understanding of Dao Heart was clear. It seemed like he had vented years of resentment. Now, no one in this sea area could cause him any trouble, and he didn''t need to worry about much. After his understanding of Dao Heart became clear, his cultivation naturally progressed swiftly. But Zhou Sui did not arbitrarily meddle in these matters. All were guided by the Fortune Qi Gu. After doing these things, his fortune would greatly increase. It was equivalent to saving many chosen children of fortune. He became the savior of these chosen children of fortune. The same was true when he came to the Yang Family''s island. The Fortune Qi Gu sensed a person with great fortune on this island, so it guided Zhou Sui here to help. Thus, this person with great fortune will inevitably join the Xuanhuang Sect. If he had not undertaken this task, perhaps this person with great fortune would have switched allegiance to other parties. Or perhaps he would have become a Loose Cultivator. "Is this him?" In a blink of an eye, Zhou Sui activated, his Heart Eyes'' power covering the entire island. He immediately discovered Yang Qianyuan, a young cultivator at Qi Cultivation stage, who looked ordinary. But he had astonishing fortune, actually condensed into a Luck Golden Dragon. That is to say, this person will certainly become a God Transformation cultivator if he doesn''t die. If this person joins the Xuanhuang Sect, then the Xuanhuang Sect will certainly have an additional God Transformation cultivator in the future. "So many chosen children of fortune have appeared." "After a great disaster, many human cultivators indeed acquire fortune." "So, every time a great disaster strikes, numerous Tianjiao emerge." "In other words, if many Tianjiao emerge, it means that a great disaster is coming." Zhou Sui squinted his eyes. Over the years, the Xuanhuang Sect has recruited at least four or five disciples possessing a Luck Golden Dragon. Normally, an era wouldn''t produce so many Tianjiao. But it''s different now. The Cultivation World, Ancient Demon Realm, and Ancient Demon Realm are fusing, in a special period of integration. The Cultivation World is facing a massive crisis at this time. So, the Heavenly Dao naturally rescues itself, bestowing numerous human cultivators with fortune, aiding the rise of Tianjiao. This is an important reason for the frequent occurrence of Tianjiao in certain eras. But if this era ends, a long time will pass without any Tianjiao appearing. A long period of mediocrity will emerge. This is a natural law. "Since I saved Yang Family''s Island, the person has a destiny with my Xuan Huang Sect." "No need to manage the next steps, he will naturally join the Xuan Huang Sect." Having these thoughts, Zhou Sui didn''t intend to say anything to the young cultivator from the Yang Family, with a flash of his figure, he transformed into a streak of light, rapidly leaving this place. Only the fourth-stage Four-winged Green Fire Eagle was left behind to guard the residents of Yang Family''s Island. In fact, during this time, Zhou Sui has been hunting and subduing demonic beasts everywhere, and has also subdued a large number of fourth-stage demonic beasts, planting the Nightmare seed in these demonic beasts, turning them into his own Spirit Beasts. So far, there are already tens of thousands of fourth-stage Spirit Beasts in the Xuanhuang Sect. The sect''s power has increased many times compared to before. ... Only after Zhou Sui disappeared, did the Beast Daoist dare to speak again. He transmitted his divine consciousness: "Who exactly is this man?" "Senior, this person is said to be the Sect Master of Nascent Soul Sect, Xuanhuang Ancestor." "This senior seems to be just three hundred years old and is already a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Perfection." "He''s not far from God Transformation. " "What''s more astonishing is that he has many Dao Companions." "Two of them are the only God Transformation female cultivators in our Canglan Sea. " "A real man should be like him." Yang Qianyuan admired him immensely. He had also learnt relevant information from the head of the Yang Family. After all, Zhou Sui was too famous. As the Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect, he also had so many stunning female cultivators as Dao Companions. What''s more important, two of them were God Transformation female cultivators. It simply made others envious. The news of Qian Ziyun becoming Zhou Sui''s Dao Companion had already spread years ago. As a God Transformation cultivator, there was naturally no need to worry about gossip. They could do whatever they wanted to do. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Who dared to say anything? Moreover, after the news was made public, the fame of the Xuanhuang Sect skyrocketed. It could be said that the Xuanhuang Sect had already become the strongest sect in the Canglan Sea. As for the other Nascent Soul Sects, they seemed to have become vassal sects of the Xuanhuang Sect. "A Nascent Soul''s Perfection at three hundred years old?" "Even in the ancient times, such a genius would be an extraordinary figure." "I didn''t expect to see one in this era." "It''s truly inconceivable." The Beast Daoist originally thought that the cultivation world of this era had been declining and could no longer compare to the practice heyday of the ancient times. But now, looking at it, he felt he had underestimated the cultivators of this era. Chapter 727 - 351: Radiant Qian Ziyun, Flirting with Man, Shameless Vixen_6 Even if the environment of heaven and earth is different. But real geniuses can still shine through. They are not affected by the environment, even able to transform it. This Xuanhuang Ancestor is such a grandmaster. Undoubtedly, he is someone who can leave his name in the history of the Cultivation World. If Xuanhuang Sect could go on, then the reputation of the Xuanhuang Ancestor could last for tens of thousands of years. "By the way, what''s the deal with that fourth stage Azure-winged Fire Hawk?" "Could it be that this Xuanhuang Ancestor is also proficient in beast-controlling techniques?" Daoist Beast Master asked curiously. As the Sect Master of the Beast-controlling Sect, he had unparalleled beast-controlling techniques in the Ancient Era. Unfortunately, he acted too ostentatiously, attracting the siege of numerous Divinity Transformation Demonic Cultivators, and causing the destruction of the Beast-controlling Sect. Therefore, he is curious about how the beast-controlling techniques have developed after tens of thousands of years. Can they surpass his Beast-controlling Sect? "Indeed, the Xuanhuang Ancestor is said to be a grandmaster of beast-controlling." "The Xuanhuang Sect currently has over ten thousand fourth stage spirit beasts." "All were subdued by the Xuanhuang Ancestor alone." "It is rumored that the Xuanhuang Ancestor controls a crossing-over technique that can transform ferocious beasts into spirit beasts." "Because of this, the Xuanhuang Sect is exceptionally powerful, often dispatching tens of thousands of fourth stage spirit beasts to guard every direction." "This has made the sea area ruled by the Xuanhuang Sect incredibly safe, with no beasts daring to attack." Yang Qianyuan couldn''t help but sigh. He learned this information from the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Yang family. That''s why he has always wanted to join the Xuanhuang Sect. Just a shame that Yang Family''s Island is so far away from the Xuanhuang Sect, totally unreachable. After all, according to his cultivation, if he wanted to travel to Xuanhuang Island, he would definitely be killed halfway. But now it''s different. This Xuanhuang Ancestor actually dispatched a fourth stage Azure-winged Fire Hawk to protect them. Escorting them to the sea area ruled by the Xuanhuang Sect. This signifies that he has an opportunity to join the Xuanhuang Sect. Without a doubt, this is a great opportunity. "Is that so? Taming over ten thousand fourth stage spirit beasts, how did he do it?" Hearing this, Daoist Beast Master was stunned, finding it hard to believe. He was originally very confident in the techniques of the Beast-controlling Sect, thinking that the beast-controlling techniques of this era could not compare with his own. But now, the Xuanhuang Sect has tamed over ten thousand fourth stage spirit beasts, a number that is simply astonishing. Even in the heyday of the Beast-controlling Sect, it could not compare. Obviously, the beast-controlling techniques of this era might surpass the Beast-controlling Sect of the Ancient Era. Otherwise, they definitely could not have achieved such a feat. "I have no idea, it''s the secret of the Xuanhuang Sect." "How would a Qi Cultivation Stage cultivator like me know?" Yang Qianyuan shrugged. "In that case, find an opportunity to join the Xuanhuang Sect." "Don''t worry, with my help, joining the Xuanhuang Sect will be a breeze." Daoist Beast Master said immediately. His eyes were filled with fervor, simply anxious to join the Xuanhuang Sect right away, wanting to know the Xuanhuang Ancestor''s secret of taming beasts. If he could figure out the secret, his beast-controlling techniques could advance even further. "Okay." Hearing this, Yang Qianyuan was also excited. He knew very well how extraordinary this elder was. If this elder were to help him, then his joining the Xuanhuang Sect would be a done deal. ...... At this moment, Zhou Sui was soaring through the sky on his sword. Transforming into a beam of silver light in the sky, his speed was unbelievably fast, like a shooting star. His current destination was the last place he visited on his worldly expedition. After this, he would go into seclusion and advance to the stage of Divinity Transformation. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. And the last stop, naturally, was the place he just crossed over from ©¤ Immortal Mist Island. Truthfully, he believed that his greatest regret before advancing to Divinity Transformation was this island. It was the sudden appearance of the Blood Demon Tree on Immortal Mist Island that forced him to abandon his home and flee from the island. Now his power had greatly increased, and he had even become a Body Cultivation God Transformation Body. He felt it was time to return and solve this problem. Of course, this operation was somewhat dangerous as well. After all, no one knew the true strength of the Blood Demon Tree. But he was fully prepared, and if he truly couldn''t resist, he would make his escape. With the power of the Teleportation Insect, even a God Transformation Demon wouldn''t be able to stop him from leaving. Whizz! In no time at all, Zhou Sui had finally reached Immortal Mist Island. "This!" At this moment, Zhou Sui squinted his eyes, looking at the distant Immortal Mist Island. The entire island was wrapped by a large blood-colored tree with red fog rolling around it, forming a three-layer blood-red barrier covered with densely packed blood-red runes. From afar, it looked like a giant blood-colored nest. Anyone who entered it would be completely devoured, and it was terrifying. The sea area for millions of miles around was nearly desolate, seemingly devoid of all living creatures. Boom~~ In the next instant, Zhou Sui used the Power of Heart Eyes and infiltrated Immortal Mist Island. His invisible Power of Heart easily penetrated the blood-colored barrier and fog, entering the interior of the island. Suddenly, he sensed that on the branches of the gigantic Blood Demon Tree, there were countless blood-colored skeletons hanging. On the ground, countless blood-colored skeletons lay in silence. The entire island was deathly silent, devoid of all vitality. Clearly, all humans on Immortal Mist Island had died, not a single one survived. And it wasn''t just humans. The beasts living on the island, birds, animals, and other creatures were all dead. All of them had turned into skeletons. The only life was the Blood Demon Tree. It was the sole ruler of this land of death. Faintly, numerous terrifying spirits seemed to have emerged from the gigantic Blood Demon Tree, as if it had absorbed billions of human spirits. They wailed in pain, trying to break free from the tree. Unfortunately, it was all in vain. On the contrary, the power of these spirits continued to enhance the power of the Blood Demon Tree. With each breath the Blood Demon Tree took, the blood-red barrier continued to expand, spreading towards the surrounding sea area. If this continued, the sea area spanning a radius of millions of miles would become the territory of the Blood Demon Tree. "It indeed is a Divinity Transformation Realm Demon." Zhou Sui''s pupils contracted. With a glance through his Heart Eyes, he instantly sensed that this Blood Demon Tree had reached the early stage of the Divinity Transformation Realm. Apparenly, his previous judgment of the Blood Demon Tree was correct; it was more than just a Nascent Soul Demon. If the Blood Demon Tree really was a Divinity Transformation Demon, then how did the founding ancestor of the Immortal Mist Sect manage to seal it? Or did it become stronger later and advanced to the Divinity Transformation Realm?! Boom~~~ At this moment, the Blood Demon Tree in the center of Immortal Mist Island seemed to sense something. A turbulent aura instantly swept over, forming a terrifying storm. One blood-coloured branch after another, looking like long spears, bombarded him. Twisted blood-colored runes appeared on them, exuding an aura of decay, slaughter, darkness, and evil. Anyone hit by them would have their flesh and soul devoured immediately. Chapter 794 - 363: Peerless Beauty Qiu Ruyu, a Man Who Enchants Countless Women as His Servants_1 "This is the Demon''s Calamity." "After a hundred years of tranquility, is the Demon Clan finally making their move?" Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. The information flowing into him from the air of calamity immediately told him that this disaster was caused by the Demon Clan. But then he thought about it and it was all clear. Among the entire Profound Yellow Realm, who else besides the Demon Clan could pose a threat to the human clan? As for the many divinity-transformed demons, either they had ascended, or they had been transcended, they could never be the opponents of the human clan. The reason the demons had been quiet for the previous hundred years was probably to gather intelligence on the human clan. Now they must feel confident enough to take action. "According to previous intelligence, the Demon Clan has at least three thousand divinity-transformed demons." "Their strength is indeed rather formidable." "But if that were all, it shouldn''t pose such a threat to me." "Could it be that the Demon Clan has some other special means?" S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A glint of sharpness flashed in Zhou Sui''s eyes. Honestly, if the Demon Clan only had three thousand of these divinity-transformed demons, they would be nothing in his eyes. After all, even though he''s only in the early stages of Divinity Transformation. But when it comes to strength, not even the cultivators at the late stages or even those who have completed their Divinity Transformation are a match for him. Furthermore, he is able to harness a part of the power of the Evergreen Immortal Creeper. That group of divinity-transformed demons would simply die no matter how many of them come. Even just deploying the Gu Insects he possesses would be enough to wipe them all out. Yet, the calamity-laden air is warning him of the unfathomable power of the Demon Clan. Perhaps, the Demon Clan still hides some special means, which could explode with unimaginable power at any time. After all, the Ancient Demon Realm has existed for a million years. Who knows what kind of power this realm really contains. Of course, some time will pass before the Demon Clan launches their all-out attack on the Xuanhuang Sect. The disaster does not start immediately, there is still some time to prepare. "Wait a minute, it''s not the Xuanhuang Sect that''s in danger." "It''s the Hehuan Sect?!" "At least a hundred divinity-transformed demons have been deployed." At this point, a thought struck Zhou Sui. He sensed that Qiu Ruyu seemed to be in great danger, her entire sect teetering on the brink, as if it were about to be attacked by countless demons, on the verge of annihilation. You have to understand, Qiu Ruyu is his prospective Dao companion, who could potentially help him in his path to ascension. He cannot afford any mistakes. Of course, he won''t just watch as Qiu Ruyu falls into danger. Whoosh! With that thought, Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate, he immediately took the Teleportation Array to the Hehuan Sect. His relationship with Qiu Ruyu has greatly progressed over the past hundred years. He had long since set up a Teleportation Array on the Hehuan Peak of the Hehuan Sect. At any time, he can use the Teleportation Array to reach the Hehuan Sect. ...... At this moment, the East Wastelands, the Hehuan Sect. The many cultivators of the Hehuan Sect had their faces ashen, looking like they''ve seen a ghost. They felt an overwhelming number of demons appearing outside their sect. The Demons have covered an area of tens of thousands of miles around, black and overwhelming, with endless Demon Qi overshadowing the sky. It''s as if this entire area has become a dark Demon Domain. What was most terrifying was the hundred Divinity-Transformed demons flying in the sky. Each one of them was releasing a terrifying Demonic Domain, constantly colliding with the Hehuan Sect''s Fifth Stage formation, making the great formation of the Hehuan Sect ready to collapse. It seemed like their Fifth Stage formation was about to be shattered by the power of many Divinity-transformed demons, crackling and creaking. "How could this happen?" "Why have these demons suddenly invaded and besieged our Hehuan Sect?" "How could they suddenly launch an attack when everything was just fine before, there was no sign at all." Many disciples of the Hehuan Sect looked extremely distraught. They felt that the situation had happened too suddenly, they were simply at a loss. In the blink of an eye, the entire East Wastelands fell into an endless Demon Disaster, with countless casualties. An innumerable amount of demons ran out from the Underground Demon Cave, spreading across the East Wastelands. "It''s not a sudden attack. In fact, there have been signs of this happening." "Previously, a disciple discovered that there were frequent anomalies in the Underground Demon Cave, suspecting that a large number of demons were gathering." "The problem is that even if we discovered the anomalies, what can we do? We only have one divinity-transformed Sect Master." "We simply do not have the power to launch a counterattack on the Underground Demon Cave and annihilate the demons." A helpless elder of the Hehuan Sect spoke. She had long known that the demons in the Underground Demon Cave wanted to sweep over the East Wastelands, as if there were Divinity-Transformed demons pulling the strings. But even so, she was still helpless. The Hehuan Sect was too weak. They were already doing their utmost to protect the Hehuan Sect, how could they have the resources to counterattack the Underground Demon Cave? "Alas, the most hateful of all are the Great Void Sect, the Primordial Chaos Sect, the Departure Sorrow Demon Palace, and other Nascent Soul Elders. They actually ascended to the Spirit World for their own interests and don''t care about the life and death of the Cultivation World." "Fortunately, they were extremely unlucky. They encountered a spatial storm when they opened the space node. As a result, they died one by one in the spatial passage, otherwise, they would have really escaped." One of the elders of the Hehuan Sect spoke maliciously. To them, knowing that those God Transformed Honored Ones were extremely unlucky was something that cheered them up. If they can''t run, nor should the God Transformed Honored Ones be able to escape. "Isn''t it? The Sect Master is much better." "Unwilling to ascend to the Spirit World, he only wishes to live and die with us." "This has avoided a catastrophe, it could also be said that good people have a natural protection." Chapter 795 - 363: Peerless Beauty Qiu Ruyu, a Man Who Enchants Countless Women as His Servants_2 Members of the Hehuan Sect were deeply grateful. Honestly, if it wasn''t for Sect Master Qiu Ruyu guarding the sect, the Hehuan Sect would have perished long ago in the past century amidst endless waves of demons. Indeed, those sects that had lost their God Transformed Honored One were completely destroyed over the years, without the need for the Hehuan Sect to intervene. In their desperate attempt to seek the protection of the Hehuan Sect, they even offered all their sect''s treasures and joined the Hehuan Sect. So far, the entire East Wastelands had only the Hehuan Sect left; the only surviving Nascent Soul Sect. As for sects like the Great Void Sect, Primordial Chaos Sect, Departure Sorrow Demon Palace and other Nascent Soul Sects, they had long vanished into the annals of history. "Sigh, there''s no point in saying all this." "Right now, we need to think about how to resist these demons." "To tell you the truth, our Hehuan Sect''s fifth stage array, the Taiyi Xuan Yin Formation, can''t hold them off for too long." "If hundreds of demons at the Divinity Transformation Realm attack together, even our fifth stage array could be destroyed." Many elders of the Hehuan Sect were looking grim. Although the Hehuan Sect''s fifth stage array, the Taiyi Xuan Yin Formation, was formidable, it could hardly resist hundreds of God Transformation demons and their onslaught. It was feared that the Mountain Protection Array of the Hehuan Sect would be destroyed in just a few hours. When that time comes, wherever they flee, death would be the only outcome. Because they were already surrounded by the demons from all directions, it was as if they were in an impenetrable blockade. "Master of the Sect, what should we do now?" Many elders of the Hehuan Sect couldn''t help but look towards Sect Master Qiu Ruyu. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They saw Qiu Ruyu in a white dress, with skin as white as snow. Her figure was perfect, and she exuded an incredibly pure aura, which made her even more enchanting. Clearly, after a hundred years of cultivation, her cultivation had greatly improved. More importantly, due to the drastic changes in the world and the ascendance of the world level, her lifespan had increased by as much as three thousand years. This also made her full of vitality and extraordinarily youthful. Her Heart Sutra of Jade Maiden had reached an unfathomable realm. "Don''t worry, I have already found a helper." "With his help, our sect will naturally be able to resolve this crisis." Qiu Ruyu said calmly, portraying a confident demeanor. "The Master of the Sect has actually found a helper?" "Could there be other God Transformed Honored Ones in the Cultivation World? I thought they all ascended together?" "The world is so vast, it is not impossible for some God Transformed Honored Ones to be hiding." "The Master of the Sect is so confident, it seems that she has summoned many God Transformed helpers." Hearing this, all the cultivators of the Hehuan Sect were overjoyed and looked at Qiu Ruyu expectantly. They believed that if there were God Transformed helpers, perhaps they could withstand this Demon Catastrophe, causing the numerous demons to retreat in the face of difficulties. "This!" Qiu Ruyu was speechless, not knowing what to say. Despite her calm facade, she was actually very anxious inside. She had no numerous God Transformed helpers. The only one was Zhou Sui, that stubborn stone. Over the past century, she exhausted all means, even at the expense of herself, using charm techniques, just to bewitch him and hopefully make him her subordinate, but who could have expected that her charm technique would have no effect at all, and instead, it was her who ended up exhausted. You can only say that this man really was a stubborn stone. Any normal man would not be able to resist her charm as a peerless beauty. Frankly, she had almost forced him into submission. But she found that she couldn''t win against this man and was almost beaten up by him. However, in doing so, she felt that she had indeed come much closer to that man. So when the demons attacked, she immediately sent a message to Zhou Sui, calling for help. But until now, it seemed that the man had not returned any message. Could it be that because it was too dangerous, he decided to abandon her? She knew that there were no good men in this world. Whenever they encountered a catastrophe, they would not hesitate to abandon the people around them. Even if they were husband and wife, they would still split up when a great crisis was imminent. Bang ~ ~ Just as Qiu Ruyu was lost in thought, feeling resentful, a dazzling light suddenly erupted atop Hehuan Peak and the void vibrated. Subsequently, a figure emerged from the Teleportation Array. "Who''s there?!" For a moment, the Hehuan Sect''s cultivators were on edge, thinking they were under attack and were about to launch an attack, ready to draw their treasures. "Don''t be anxious, it''s me." A voice rang out, containing an unparalleled power and congeniality. Even though they hadn''t seen the figure yet, the folks of the Hehuan Sect could not help but trust the owner of the voice, almost as if they were close friends. This was the Heavenly Charm Voice from the Obsession Gu. After ascending to the Divinity Transformation Realm, the power of the Heavenly Charm Voice was obviously much stronger. Even God Transformation cultivators, upon hearing this voice, would involuntarily feel a sense of trust, becoming his good friend. It was Zhou Sui, of course, who had spoken. He had arrived directly at the Hehuan Sect by using the teleportation array in the Xuanhuang Sect. Moreover, it was his original body that had arrived personally. "Oh, it''s Elder Zhou." Upon spotting the figure, the female cultivators of Hehuan Sect breathed a sigh of relief. Chapter 796 - 363: Peerless Beauty Qiu Ruyu, a Man Who Enchants Countless Women as His Servants_3 They gazed with infatuation at the handsome man before them, who was as radiant as jade, and seemed like an immortal descended from the heavens. Every one of his actions and words seemed to contain infinite allure. If it weren''t for the fact that this man appeared to be their sect master all the more, they would have already pounced on him, eager for a passionate encounter. After all, such a thing is nothing to the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect. As long as they could find pleasure, they could do anything. They simply did not have any inhibitions. "Fellow Daoist Zhou." Upon seeing Zhou Sui, Qiu Ruyu''s face blushed slightly, her heart filled with a great sense of security and joy. She originally thought that this stone-headed man had abandoned her, but she didn''t expect him to come personally. This man evidently doesn''t express his emotions often. But he must have fallen in love with her secretly. Otherwise, how could he have risked his life to come here in the face of such danger? Compared to those so-called lovers who vow undying love but abandon their partner when it matters, this man was unquestionably better by a great deal. It seemed her ability to judge men was excellent after all; she had not misjudged him. "That!" Zhou Sui blinked. He felt Qiu Ruyu''s affection for him had filled up instantly. It seemed that his unwavering support had greatly increased her affection for him. At this moment, he could sense a Qin-like aura around Qiu Ruyu. Her Pure Yin Qi was intensely being released within her body. She simply wasn''t considering the circumstance. It seemed that she would willingly offer herself to him at any moment. One could indeed say, the women of the Hehuan Sect dared to love and dared to hate, and they did not care about worldly prejudice. Or perhaps in their eyes, this was the right way. And the actions of others were wrong. "But, Senior Zhou, there are hundreds of God Transformed demons outside, as well as tens of thousands of Nascent Soul demons, and even billions of low-level demons, how could we possibly resist them?" "Is Senior Zhou the only one coming as reinforcements?" Many cultivators from the Hehuan Sect asked out of worry. Because even upon looking all around, it seemed like Zhou Sui was the only reinforcement. Although they knew that Zhou Sui was a God Transformed Honored One, little inferior to the Sect Master, But with such a situation, having one or two more God Transformed beings would not make much of a difference. It simply wasn''t enough to resolve the crisis of the Hehuan Sect. "Don''t worry." "These mere demons are nothing more than a bunch of rural dogs." "I alone will suffice." Zhou Sui said indifferently. What?! Upon hearing this, many from the Hehuan Sect''s female cultivators widened their beautiful eyes, looking at Zhou Sui with disbelief. Although these were words of extreme arrogance, they didn''t know why they were willing to believe. It seemed like whatever this man did was already expected, like he certainly would accomplish it. At this moment, their hearts were filled with confidence and courage. Even if countless demons were surging in from the outside, they already didn''t care about it. .... At this moment, outside the Hehuan Sect. There were hundreds of God Transformed demons gathered together, led by a Late-stage God Transformed demon named Shigumo, including nine Middle-stage God Transformed demons, and the rest being Early-stage God Transformed demons. Even for demons, advancing to Late-stage God Transformation is a very difficult task. That''s why the majority are at the Early-stage God Transformation realm. In addition, there was a vast army of demons in the distance, their numbers simply countless. "Well, this Hehuan Sect is the only Nascent Soul Sect on this continent." "As long as we annihilate this Hehuan Sect, the humans on this continent will not be able to resist our power." "By then, this continent will belong to our Demon Clan." The God Transformed demon Shigumo said. Its body was hundreds of feet long, composed of black bones, made of dragon bones, covered with terrifying Demonic Qi. Every bone on its body was engraved with countless dark demonic patterns, twisting like a dragon. An invisible demonic might pervaded out, suppressing everything within tens of thousands of kilometers. "I heard that the one who fused us with the Ancient Demon Realm was the Xuan Huang Sect from the Human clan." S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "But this sect resides on the Xuan Huang Continent and is not here." "If we truly want to solve the Human problem, we need to take down the Xuan Huang Sect first." A God Transformed demon said seriously. After a hundred years, they had been collecting information continuously, finally understanding why the Cultivation World, Ancient Demon Realm, and Ancient Demon Realm had fused together to become a super world. All of this was the work of the Sect Master of the Xuan Huang Sect, whose methods were simply heavenly and his mana boundless. "The Sect Master of Xuan Huang Sect is said to be a reborn Immortal, dealing with him is not as simple as imagined." "If one is not careful, one might capsize in the gutter." A God Transformed demon said with extreme caution. Even though they had a huge numerical advantage, and had three thousand God Transformed demons, It was simply not something a mere Human clan could compete with. But when facing this legendary reborn Immortal, they still dared not be careless. "Indeed we must be careful." "That''s why we''ll fight the Hehuan Sect first, followed by the Xuan Huang Sect." "As long as we kill these high-ranking Human Cultivators, the remaining Humans are nothing but food." "We don''t need to exterminate all Humans." "On the contrary, we could breed them." "Just as Humans breed cattle and sheep, we could regularly slaughter them to satisfy the appetite of our Demon Clan." Chapter 797 - 363: Peerless Beauty Qiu Ruyu, a Man Who Enchants Countless Women as His Servants_4 Another God Transformation Demon chuckled eerily, revealing a savage demeanor. It had already treated these humans as livestock, ready to be slaughtered at any time. After all, the ultimate rulers of this world were always their demonic clan. "Alright, enough talk." "Ahead is the Hehuan Sect''s Mountain Protection Array¡ªthe Taiyi Xuan Yin Formation." "Its power isn''t bad." "Sadly, the Hehuan Sect doesn''t have a Fifth Order Formation Master. They can''t unleash this Fifth Stage formation to its fullest." "As long as we combine our powers, we can easily destroy this Fifth Stage formation." "Then the entire Hehuan Sect will be at our mercy." The Bone Eater Demon was brimming with killing intent, its eyes revealing a trace of excitement. It was eager to swallow these Human Cultivators whole. Each Human Cultivator, in their eyes, was a rich source of essence or a Spiritual Medicine. And a God Transformation cultivator was like a Fifth Stage Spiritual Medicine. Eating one would increase their cultivation, the benefits were endless. No demon could resist this temptation. Bang, Bang, Bang~~ As soon as they finished speaking, hundreds of God Transformation Demons acted without hesitation. They each brought out their strongest abilities. Frightening beams of demonic light roared forward, containing an air of destruction and power. Each beam of demonic light crashed against the Fifth Stage Barrier of the Hehuan Sect. Incredibly, the Taiyi Xuan Yin Formation couldn''t withstand this and was pierced instantly. The Fifth Stage Array Barrier wavered perilously, cracks appearing all around it like shattered glass. If they continued this onslaught, the Fifth Stage Array would collapse without putting up any resistance. Just as they were preparing to renew their assault, a figure suddenly emerged from within the Hehuan Sect. The figure appeared in front of numerous God Transformation Demons, his body radiating an immense aura of God Transformation might. It was as if a Divine Beast had stepped forward, causing the void spanning tens of thousands of miles to tremble. All the demons felt an oppressive aura that left them breathless. It was as if they were bearing mountains on their backs, almost immobilizing them. A formidable enemy! An unprecedented formidable enemy! "Damn it, it''s the Xuanhuang Ancestor!" In an instant, the Bone Eater Demon and other God Transformation Demons'' faces drastically changed, their pupils constricting. They recognized this Human Cultivator standing before them¡ªit was none other than the Sect Master of the Xuanhuang Sect. The mysterious and unfathomable Xuanhuang Ancestor¡ªrumored to be a reincarnated Immortal. Even though they knew they would eventually face the Xuanhuang Sect, they hadn''t expected to confront the Xuanhuang Ancestor at this time. This encounter came too soon. Even though the Xuanhuang Ancestor''s current cultivation level was merely at the early stage of Divinity Transformation. And at most, it was a close match with theirs. But they didn''t know why¡ªthey just felt this Human Cultivator was overwhelmingly formidable. To them, it felt like they could barely withstand a single blow, even if all the God Transformation demons combined their powers. "How could the Xuanhuang Ancestor be here?" "The Hehuan Sect and the Xuanhuang Sect must have been in contact secretly and set up a teleportation array." "That''s why he could arrive instantly and rescue them in time." "We don''t need to worry about anything. Even if this guy is possibly a reincarnated Immortal, in the end, he is still only in the early stage of Divinity Transformation." "We have hundreds of God Transformation entities here, there''s no way just one of him can wipe us all out." Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Exactly, if we join forces, we can even kill a reincarnated Immortal." "We might even be able to slay an Immortal today." Although the God Transformation Demons revealed fearful expressions in their eyes, shocked by Zhou Sui''s appearance, they still had an overwhelming number advantage. The sheer quantity of the demons still gave them great confidence. Even if this Xuanhuang Ancestor was that powerful, it couldn''t possibly be this preposterous. "What a pity." "Only a hundred God Transformation Demons." "I''m afraid they won''t be enough to satiate me." Zhou Sui murmured, as he took out a flying sword¡ªit was the Sword of Immortal Slaughter he had forged from Taiyi fine Gold in the Immortal World. After being nurtured for hundreds of years and infused with countless killing intent, this flying sword was now exceedingly terrifying, its sharp edge unveiled, leaving nothing it couldn''t break¡ªindeed, a veritable slaughter sword. This was not a sword that any normal person could wield. Any common cultivator who tried to wield this Sword of Immortal Slaughter would likely be torn apart by its terrifying killing intent in an instant. At this moment, he felt the Sword of Immortal Slaughter, pulsing with an excited and quivering feeling. Because this killing intent came from the hatred, malice, and resentment of countless beings who were killed by demons. They bore utmost hatred towards these demons, simply wishing to exterminate the entire demonic race. Now they had finally met their enemies, they were naturally overjoyed, they couldn''t wait to leap out of the sheath, slaughter all the demons before their eyes, and avenge their hatred. Bang~~ In an instant, Zhou Sui made his move, showing no interest in wasting words with these demons. Any words exchanged would be meaningless. The Human clan and the demon clan were natural enemies, as incompatible as fire and water. When they encountered each other, they would only resort to slaughter. Fight till death. Judgement of Immortals Sword Art Second Form¡ªSlaughter Sword Light! Zhou Sui held the Sword of Immortal Slaughter, pouring in his abundant God Transformation Mana, an invisible field of force spread out. This was Fifth Stage Swordsmanship¡ªSword Domain. Upon reaching the Fifth Stage Swordsmanship, there was an earth-shattering change in the Sword heart. It had progressed from the State of Sword Heart to the Realm of the Sword Domain. With each sword that struck out, the Sword Domain would cover a vast area, inhibiting countless enemies in its range. Various Sword Cultivators possessed different Sword Domains. Some had Suppression Domains, some had Defensive Domains, and some had Speed Domains, etc. But the Sword Domain that Zhou Sui possessed was named Slaughter. Chapter 798 - 363: Peerless Beauty Qiu Ruyu, a Man Who Enchants Countless Women as His Servants_5 A field purely created for slaying enemies. Within this Sword Qi field, one would be pierced by the omnipresent Sword Qi. The feeling was akin to being in a slaughterhouse, being slaughtered at will, powerless to fight back. As if he were a chef, in his kitchen, preparing the ingredients on his cutting board, just like a butcher dissecting a cow. Rumble~~~ In an instant, Zhou Sui unleashed his Sword Qi, covering a hundred thousand li, an invisible force enveloping countless demons as if forming a transparent barrier. The dreadful Sword Intent locked onto each demon''s aura. The Sword of Immortal Slaughter was blasted instantly, immediately bursting into a series of dark Sword Qi, embodying the killing intent of all beings. Vaguely, from the depths of the void came the howls of countless living beings, full of anger and resentment. As if countless souls wrongly killed were seeking revenge against these demons. They originally didn''t possess the ability to avenge themselves. However, under Zhou Sui''s command, they displayed an unprecedented power. As if the strength of all beings was bestowed upon Zhou Sui, making his Sword Qi invincible. "Oh no!" The Bone Eating Demons and other god demons felt their hairs stand on end, sensing a lethal crisis. They sensed thousands of dark Sword Qi approaching rapidly, at a speed that was unimaginable. The most crucial part was, these Sword Qi contained terrifying lethal power. Even with the demons'' robust bodies, it was difficult for them to resist. Unfortunately, even though they understood this, they had no way to evade. The speed of the Sword Qi was just too fast, way too fast. By the time they sensed the dark Sword Qi, they discovered it had already reached their bodies. Boom, Boom, Boom!!! Immediately, several god demons were caught off guard, instantly split into two halves, their massive bodies torn apart, a large amount of black blood spattering out. If it was merely their bodies being split, that would be it. However, the killing intent also split their souls, instantly cut into two halves. Just a single attack, and more than a dozen early-stage god demons were killed instantly. Each black Sword Qi that was blasted out, ripped apart the earth, leaving a sword scar stretching tens of thousands of miles long. Wherever it passed, whether rivers or mountains, they were effortlessly sliced open. If even the god demons were so tragic. Then the lower-ranked demons had no defense at all, they were shredded into pieces by the omnipresent Sword Qi, turned into a mass of bloody flesh. "Ahh, damned human Divinity Transformation." "Regardless of whether you are the reincarnation of an Immortal, today you shall die." The Bone Eating Demon roared, unable to control its anger. Its body also received the blast of killing Sword Qi, originally sturdy black bones were now covered in dense cracks, severe pain spreading throughout its body. Its bones could originally heal automatically. However, due to the special strength of the killing Sword Qi, its bone healing was being prevented. Courage is born of fear. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If they do not kill this human Divinity Transformation today, they will undoubtedly die. Supernatural Power - Bone Eating Hell. Rumble~~ At that moment, the post-stage Bone Eating Demon blasted with terrorizing supernatural power, the immediate surroundings for ten thousand lis sprouted black metal bones from deep within the earth. In an instant, this entire area seemed to have turned into hell. Countless black bones, like spikes, formed a huge black-bone cage, thoroughly trapping Zhou Sui within. Each bone displayed a black rune, like twisted worms, eerie, strange and evil. Once pierced by these bones, even the most minor of injuries would be devoured of flesh and soul by these bones. In no time, they would turn into a pile of dry bones. Moreover, these bones are difficult to break with power. Even if they were shattered, they could regenerate quickly. Eventually, any enemy trapped in this Bone Eating Hell would be devoured, leaving only a pile of dry bones. That''s the horror of the Bone Eating Demon. In the Ancient Era, it created a formidable name for itself, leaving many human Divinity Transformations trembling at the mere mention of it. "Today we will feast on the flesh and blood of the Immortal." Not only the Bone Eating Demon acted, the remaining god demons also forced themselves to endure the severe pain, and acted together. A series of terrifying Demonic Path supernatural powers was unleashed, turning into countless black lights, seemingly containing darkness, curses, killing intent, resentment, corrosion, extreme poison, and other powers. If one was hit, they might die instantly, their bodies mutilated beyond recognition. The ten-thousand-li radius erupted with terrifying Mana fluctuations, enough to flatten the land and shatter mountains. "Do you demons think you can bully us because you outnumber us?" "Well, I have lots of help too." Zhou Sui calmly watched these god demons collectively make their move, unmoved. Boom~~ At this moment, one after another, Gold Eating Bugs flew out from his body, totaling as many as three thousand. Each one had reached the state of early-stage Divinity Transformation. Equivalent to three thousand Divinity Transformations. They grew golden wings and mysterious dark-gold runes manifested on their backs. Their bodies were filled with fierce, murderous, greedy, devouring and other auras, just like a natural disaster. In fact, when they were in the Immortal World, they were a natural disaster, famously known as the Gold Eating Bug Squad. Wherever they pass, they devour everything. Even a world could be devoured completely. Previously, when their cultivation was weak, they did not display their original power. But now, after reaching the fifth-stage, they finally began to release a bit of the power of a natural disaster. Chapter 799 - 363: Peerless Beauty Qiu Ruyu, The Man Under Her Skirt, Enchanting All Women_6 Boom~~ In an instant, three thousand Gold Eating Bugs emitted a golden glow from their bodies, enveloping Zhou Sui in a massive golden energy shield. It seemed like a protective barrier made of innumerable metals, with many dark gold Runes moving on its surface, embodying an impenetrable defense against all skills. Thump, thump, thump!! Immediately, the attacks from numerous God Transformation Level Demons bombarded the golden energy shield. Metallic clashing sounds erupted, ringing out fiercely, with sparks flying in every direction. But the Gold Eating Bugs were unharmed. They flew in mid-air, their wings buzzing, their eyes cold and merciless, looking at the many Demons as if they were staring at their own food. "This is absurd." "What kind of extraordinary insect is this? How can it be completely unscathed?" Cultivators such as the Bone Devouring Demon from the Demon Clan couldn''t believe it. They had not anticipated that their full-powered strikes would be effortlessly blocked by these golden insects. They could even sense the terrifying aura emanating from these extraordinary bugs. It was far more dreadful than their own Demon Clan. These extraordinary insects seemed to contain inconceivable powers. They were not at all afraid of the Ancient Demon Qi from their bodies. "Kill!" Zhou Sui had no intention of explaining anything; with a thought, he immediately issued a command to the swarm of Gold Eating Bugs. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!!! In a moment, three thousand Gold Eating Bugs flew out at an unbelievably fast speed, turning into streaks of golden light, and in the blink of an eye, they were upon the Bone Devouring Demon. Boom~~ They bit down, their teeth indestructible, effortlessly crushing the bones of the Bone Devouring Demon as if they were as simple as biting into tofu. "Stop, stop right now." "Get off me." The Bone Devouring Demon, terrified to the core, immediately felt an unbearable pain across its hundred-zhang long demon body. These terrifying insects were actually tearing into its flesh, something unheard of. It mobilized its Demon Energy, erupting with a terrifying demonic aura in an attempt to shake off these Gold Eating Bugs. But it was futile. The Gold Eating Bugs clung to its body, unaffected by the force, like an intractable disease, still relentlessly tearing and devouring its flesh. No matter how desperately it struggled, screamed, or even pleaded, it was no use. In a matter of moments, the Bone Devouring Demon was completely devoured by the three thousand Gold Eating Bugs, leaving not even a trace of its bones. What?! Many God Transformation Level Demons widened their eyes in utter terror. They had lived for so long and yet had never seen such a sight. The Bone Devouring Demon, a late-stage Divinity Transformation Demon, was actually consumed completely by a swarm of insects. Such an event was unprecedented and unheard of. Only they were known to consume other beings; they had never seen other beings preying on Demons. Buzz, buzz~~ After devouring the Bone Devouring Demon, the three thousand Gold Eating Bugs instantly dispersed, turning their attention to the remaining God Transformation Level Demons and lunged towards them. "Damn it, die!" Many God Transformation Level Demons were terrified, having witnessed the fate of the Bone Devouring Demon, they dared not let these extraordinary bugs get close; each one unleashing their Demon clan skills, trying to blast the Gold Eating Bugs away. But the skills that struck the Gold Eating Bugs were instantly blocked by the golden light. One must know why the Gold Eating Bugs were considered a natural disaster in the Immortal World. It was because of their vast numbers, being almost impossible to kill. When they formed a legion, a Gold Eating Barrier would appear on them, impervious to all skills. Whether it was skill attacks or physical ones, all were completely ignored. Nothing could stop their advance. When it came to natural disasters, few could compare with a legion of Gold Eating Bugs. Boom, boom, boom~~ Three thousand God Transformation Level Gold Eating Bugs pounced, reaching the bodies of these God Transformation Level Demons in an instant, and began to tear frenziedly. Their teeth could crunch through the toughest metal as if it were chocolate. Their bellies could devour any substance. Their bodies'' defenses could block all attacks. To the demons, they were simply a source of despair. Indestructible, unstoppable, they were left to do nothing but endure as the enemy tore into them. In just a moment, all that was left of the Divinity Transformation demons had been consumed by the Gold Eating Bugs, leaving not even a trace of bones behind. "Impressive," Zhou Sui, witnessing this scene, was equally astonished. He had rarely used the Gold Eating Bug swarm before, but he hadn''t expected, now that he had deployed them, that they would cause such destructive power, like locusts destroying and devouring everything in their path. Even for the Demon Army, they were nothing more than slightly larger food. Boom~~ After consuming the Divinity Transformation demons, the aura of the many Gold Eating Bugs suddenly surged, gaining a tremendous boost, with massive waves of mana emanating from within them. Fifth Stage Middle Grade! Clearly, these Divinity Transformation demons were indeed a great nourishment for the Gold Eating Bugs. By devouring the flesh of these demons, the Gold Eating Bugs experienced significant growth. They indeed benefited greatly. Their bodies seemed to have doubled in size, more Geng Metal Runes appeared on them, densely packed with strange metallic patterns, and their claws and fangs became even sharper, emanating a rich Geng Metal Qi. From a distance, they seemed to be the very essence of savage predation, devouring and tearing apart everything. "It''s over, all the leaders are dead," "How could Xuanhuang Ancestor be so terrifying? Those were hundreds of God Transformation leaders." Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "How were they slaughtered in an instant?" "What in heaven and earth are these bugs, and why do they seem even more fearsome than our Demon Clan?" "Run, we must escape quickly, we are no match for this human cultivator, staying here means certain death." "This is an Upper Realm Immortal, not something ordinary human cultivators can compare to." "We must immediately return to the Underground Demon Cave and not come out again." The many demons seeing this had their pupils contract, their livers and gallbladders split with fear. They watched helplessly as their Divine Transformation leaders were torn to shreds in an instant, without even a moment to react. Just like that, devoured without leaving a trace behind. Honestly, where had they ever encountered such a brutal creature? They had always been the ones to tear apart enemies, to eat them raw. And now, it was their turn, which was utterly absurd. How could there exist a clan in the world a hundred times more savage than the Demon Clan?! Although they could not believe such a thing, they had witnessed the emergence of the Gold Eating Bug swarm with their own eyes. If they stayed here, it would certainly be a death sentence. Thus, the remaining Demon Army completely collapsed, retreating swiftly like a black tide. No longer daring to besiege the Hehuan Sect. Unfortunately for them, Zhou Sui naturally would not let these demons escape. "Go." "Consume these demons." Zhou Sui looked at the vast swarm of demons in the distance. If he intervened personally, it would definitely consume a lot of his mana. But if the Gold Eating Bugs took action, it would be much simpler. The appetite of each Gold Eating Bug was enormous, entirely capable of devouring these demons without leaving anything behind. Furthermore, without the Divinity Transformation demons, the remaining demons were simply no match. Boom booming~~ In an instant, three thousand God Transformation Level Gold Eating Bugs flew out, spreading to different locations, and barraged the remaining demons. In the sky, streaks of golden light appeared, tracing wonderful arcs. One hour later. The demon army within a hundred thousand miles had been completely devoured, leaving only numerous remnants of demons on the ground. Only a minority of demons managed to escape from the Gold Eating Bugs. Chapter 800 - 364: Golden House Conceals Beauty, United as One, Ascending to Heavenly Spirit Root At a distance, the Hehuan Sect. Many disciples of the Hehuan Sect had also witnessed this scene, each of them dumbfounded and in disbelief. "No way, just like that, wiped out the group of God Transformation demons?" "This was too fast." An elder of the Hehuan Sect was stunned. Truthfully, she was not very optimistic about the outcome of this battle, given the vast difference in strength between the two sides. They were simply not on the same level. Defending the Hehuan Sect by relying on the power of the Seventh-Order formation and barely resisting the Demon Clan''s attacks was considered quite commendable. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. To now proactively attack and battle the Demon Clan was pure suicide. But now, this senior Zhou, taking action personally and with his own strength, had routed the Demon Army. This was nothing short of a miracle. Nobody thought such a thing would occur; it was truly beyond all reason. Even a God Transformed Honored One from the Ancient Era might not compare. "Senior Zhou is truly too powerful." "No wonder Senior Zhou dared to come to the rescue alone, it''s simply inconceivable." "He essentially, with his own power, defeated a hundred God Transformation demons, a feat that is historic and legendary." "It''s a pity Senior Zhou has already caught the Sect Master''s eye, otherwise, this humble one would be willing to be a slave or maid." "Give up dreaming, why would Senior Zhou ever notice someone as trifling as you." "Hehe, even if the senior isn''t willing to take me as his concubine, a single night of joy would be enough for this humble one." "You''re even thinking of sleeping with Senior Zhou, you truly have no shame." "You''re right, a reincarnated Immortal like the senior, we probably can''t even touch him." The numerous female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect chattered on. They gazed at Zhou Sui with eyes filled with seduction, clearly exhibiting the coy demeanor of young girls in spring. In the Cultivation World, female cultivators indeed admired strength. Especially the women of the Hehuan Sect, they desired powerful male cultivators even more. Unfortunately, no matter how flirtatiously they posed and pouted, they couldn''t catch Senior Zhou''s attention. "Too strong." "Are these still God Transformation cultivators?" Qiu Ruyu also widened her beautiful eyes, utterly shocked. Being an early Perfection stage God Transformation cultivator herself, she naturally understood what abilities God Transformation cultivators truly possessed. Normal Human God Transformations, just handling a God Transformation demon of the same level, was extremely challenging. Not to mention overcoming levels, facing multiple opponents. One could only say that the man before her was simply a monstrous anomaly, the first in tens of thousands of years among human cultivators. Even looking back over a million years of the history of the Cultivation World, he was a unique existence. But thinking about it, in past days when this man was merely at the Nascent Soul Realm, he could slay God Transformation demons. That was already an incredible feat. Now that such a thing had happened, it seemed not so hard to understand. If she could unite with such a man and bear children, who knows what kind of genius they would produce. Thinking this, a blush inadvertently spread across her pretty face, making her breathtakingly beautiful. ...... Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!!! Not long after, three thousand Gold Eating Bugs all flew back. Their bodies also rapidly shrank, turning to the size of rice grains. Then they all returned to the Gold-Eater Mother Bug''s side. As these Gold Eating Bugs were born of the Gold-Eater Mother Bug, they could be considered its descendants. Or they could also be referred to as clones. After all, these Gold Eating Bugs had no intelligence of their own, existing merely on instinct, and following the commands of the Gold-Eater Mother Bug. In an instant, these Gold Eating Bugs all entered the body of the Gold-Eater Mother Bug. Because inside the Gold-Eater Mother Bug was actually a vast bug nest, its body containing a special space. The born Gold Eating Bugs would quickly grow within it, or recuperate and reproduce. "Not bad." Seeing this scene, Zhou Sui was quite satisfied. The current group of Gold Eating Bugs was beginning to exhibit a trace of the might of a disaster from the Immortal World. Even facing the immensely formidable and numerous Demon Army, compared to the group of Gold Eating Bugs, they were still lacking a lot. And now, only three thousand God Transformation Level Gold Eating Bugs had been nurtured. If the number reached ten thousand, or even a hundred thousand, they would then be an invincible force. "However, sustaining so many Gold Eating Bugs is not a simple task." Zhou Sui stroked his chin. Truthfully, the reason why so far only three thousand Gold Eating Bugs had been nurtured was because, according to the current resources of the Cultivation World, that was all that could be sustained. If too many Gold Eating Bugs were bred, even if the mineral veins of the Profound Yellow Realm were consumed by them, it wouldn''t be enough. It surely wasn''t preferable for the entire world to be collapsed by them. Thus, the amount of food limited the number of Gold-Eating Bugs. "That''s right, the food for the Gold Eating Bugs isn''t just various ores." "In fact, some special plants can be eaten by them too." "Essentially, they are omnivorous creatures." "It seems there is a special plant called Jinmu Bamboo." "This plant contains the attributes of gold and is imbued with substantial Geng Metal Qi." "Moreover, it grows very fast, readily turning into a bamboo forest." "If Jinmu Bamboo could be cultivated on a large scale, it could satisfy the daily dietary needs of the Gold Eating Bugs." "Most importantly, Jinmu Bamboo can regenerate continuously." "We really don''t need to worry about the resources of the entire world being exhausted by the Gold Eating Bugs." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He felt that cultivating Jinmu Bamboo on a large scale in the Profound Yellow Realm was a quite simple matter. Chapter 801 - 364: Golden House to Hide Beauty, Marriage, Promoted to Heavenly Spirit Root_2 After all, with the power of the Medicine Gu here, cultivating plants is really child''s play. Once cultivation is successful, it would then be possible to breed Gold Eating Bugs on a large scale. This is tantamount to having a vast army of Gold Eating Bugs at his disposal, truly invincible. "However, even if this horde of demons is exterminated, it seems the crisis has not diminished in the slightest." "At most, it has lessened only a little bit." "Could it be that the Demon Clan really possesses even greater power?" Zhou Sui''s intention stirred. He sensed that the Tribulation Breath on his body had still not dissipated, still as dense as ever, practically like dark clouds overhead. That is to say, even if he now annihilated this huge army of demons, helping the Hehuan Sect resolve this crisis does not mean that the tribulation on him has disappeared. On the contrary, it intensified. Even the Tribulation Breath became denser. "Right, there are at least three thousand Divinity Transformation demons in the Demon Clan." "Even if a hundred have been slain now, there are still at least two thousand nine hundred remaining." "The remaining strength is still immensely powerful." "If they attack collectively, targeting the Xuanhuang Sect, it could certainly pose a significant threat." Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes. He could feel the unfathomable power of the Demon Clan. No wonder during the Ancient Era, the Human clan and the Demon Clan were defeated step by step by the Demon clan, almost without the strength to fight back. It must be said that the power of the Demon Clan is indeed incredibly formidable. Eliminating this clan completely is not as simple as imagined. "No, that''s not right." "Besides the three thousand Divinity Transformation demons, there must be other means." "Regrettably, the Fortune Qi Gu can only predict some future scenes." "But it cannot comprehend the full details of the future." sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Forget it, let the soldiers meet the water and soil." "When the Demon Clan makes their move, the methods of the Demon Clan will naturally become known." At this moment, Zhou Sui also calmed down. He felt that no matter what measures the Demon Clan deployed, he was for the most part invincible. Moreover, he had no intention of attacking the Underground Demon Caves. As long as he did not venture deep into the Underground Demon Caves, even if the Demon Clan had numerous schemes, they would not be able to do anything to him. By holding his position near the Evergreen Immortal Creeper, he was already on invincible ground. Most importantly, his cultivation speed was extremely fast, faster than those demons. By the time he advanced to the Middle Stage of God Transformation, later stage of God Transformation, or even the Void Refinement Realm, he could rely on his strength to completely overpower them and effortlessly slaughter the Demon Clan. So time was on his side. Swoosh! Without thinking too much, Zhou Sui took back the Gold-Eater Mother Bug and then returned to the Hehuan Sect. "Thank you, senior, for taking action and saving our Hehuan Sect." The numerous female disciples of Hehuan Sect saw Zhou Sui''s return, and their eyes instantly lit up. Each and every one of them was incredibly cunning. While Zhou Sui was away, they had each dressed themselves up beautifully and wore revealing clothing. Striking provocative poses. It was as if a hundred flowers were in full bloom, vying for beauty. Their demeanor suggested that they were prepared to offer themselves in gratitude for saving their lives. It just goes to show that each and every one of the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect is so bold and passionate. "Ahem, there''s no need to be polite." "We are all members of the Human clan, supporting each other is only right and proper." "This is what should be done." Zhou Sui coughed slightly, presenting himself as the epitome of a virtuous gentleman. As a revered senior figure and a cultured gentleman, he could not show himself to be a beast in man''s clothing. But fortunately, he was battle-hardened and experienced. Otherwise, he really might have lost to these female disciples of the Hehuan Sect. "No, no, no, it was just a small effort for senior, but for us, it was a life-saving grace. We have no way to repay such a kindness." "That''s right, we are all female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect, without any remarkable abilities, only our looks are worth a glance. If senior is willing, we are all willing to serve as senior''s concubines, tending to you for life." "If senior is willing to spend a night with me, comprehending yin and yang, it would also count as our good fortune." The numerous female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect batted their beautiful eyes, gazing eagerly at Zhou Sui, almost without any disguise. Each one of them was like a voracious tiger. Clearly, he was warmly welcomed by the female disciples of the Hehuan Sect. After all, this time he had saved the lives of all the female cultivators in the Hehuan Sect, an act of life-saving grace. One can imagine the depth of their gratitude. And more importantly, the overwhelming strength displayed by Zhou Sui made their hearts flutter. If they could gain the protection of a man like this, they could survive in these turbulent times. Because nobody knew how many more times such demon tribulations would occur. If there were a next time, the man before them might not come to their rescue again. That''s why they wanted to deepen their connection with Zhou Sui. "Enough, what are you saying here." "Every one of you, stop courting trouble." "Don''t put Daoyou Zhou in a difficult position, quickly get back down." At this time, Qiu Ruyu spoke irritably, immediately reprimanding these disciples of the Hehuan Sect. It was utterly presumptuous. Trying to snatch her man right in front of her, as if to put a green hat on her head in her presence. This was absolutely unacceptable. "Yes, Sect Master." Upon hearing this, the multitude of Hehuan Sect''s female cultivators stuck out their tongues a little and helplessly retreated. The Sect Master''s authority was still very imposing. They could not defy it. That very night. The entire Hehuan Sect held a massive celebration feast, with numerous female disciples of the Hehuan Sect using all their wiles to curry favor with Zhou Sui, even resorting to desperate measures to consummate their relationship with him. Chapter 803 - 364: Gold House to Conceal Beauty, United as One, Advancing to Heavenly Spirit Root_4 Its body was also immensely huge, at least several hundred zhang in size, its back covered with countless colorful runes, and it also had thousands of black spider legs growing from it. If ordinary people saw its figure, they would be instantly bewitched, losing their will and unable to resist. "An Immortal reincarnated? That''s too far-fetched," "The Immortal from a million years ago had long died; it''s impossible for him to have survived until now." "The lower realm''s principles would never allow an Immortal to descend; being able to last this long is already an anomaly," "I guess this Xuanhuang Ancestor is just a lucky one who received the Immortal''s legacy." The mountain giant said with a deep, resonant voice. Its entire body was at least thousands of zhang, entirely composed of black rocks, the rocky surface carved with countless dark runes, infusing its body with horrifying Demonic Qi, merging the immense mountainous form into one. It could be said that it was the strongest defender among the Demon Clan''s God Transformation demons, known as the Indestructible Devil Mountain. Even if it faced the assault of dozens or hundreds of God Transformation cultivators, they could not harm its physique. Indeed, if it hadn''t been for the merging of the Three Realms, it would have ascended to the Spirit World long ago. But due to the merging of the Three Realms, the Profound Yellow Realm formed, thereby completely erasing the channel of ascension. After all, with the world''s level cap increased, it was fully capable of accommodating God Transformation, refining emptiness, and even Unity cultivators. Therefore, it could not possibly ascend to the Spirit World as of now and had to obediently remain in the Profound Yellow Realm for cultivation. This was also a situation facing all cultivators of the entire Profound Yellow Realm. If one thought of ascending, then it could only be to the Immortal World. "Whether he''s a lucky one or a reincarnated Immortal, the menace of Xuanhuang Ancestor should not be underestimated." "Rumor has it that this guy even possesses the power to use the Evergreen Immortal Creeper," "Killing this person might not be as simple as one imagines," the Dark Demon Jiao said solemnly. Even they knew that Xuanhuang Ancestor was the biggest threat to the Demon Clan; however, killing such an existence was far too difficult. The power he controlled was unfathomably deep, and they didn''t stand much chance against him. "How about we first go and attack the humans of other continents?" S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Eliminate all those humans, clear out the wings of the Human Clan, and then deal with Xuan Huang Continent." "By doing so, the strength of the Xuanhuang Sect will be completely weakened, absolutely unable to withstand a single blow," one of the God Transformation demons suggested on its own. It thought that if one wanted to pinch a persimmon, find a soft one. If they couldn''t kill Xuanhuang Ancestor immediately, then exterminating other humans to weaken the Human Clan''s power was also a good strategy and would even allow them to vent their frustration. "Utterly foolish." "What''s the use of killing some ordinary humans?" "At most, it''s just more food, allowing us to vent our anger, utterly meaningless," "For the Human Clan, as long as there are peaceful centuries, even with a population of only tens of millions, they can still rapidly reproduce and swiftly reach hundreds of millions." "As long as the Human Clan is not extinct, they can reproduce as much as they wish." "Exterminating lower-tier humans has no meaning whatsoever," the Dark Demon Jiao snorted coldly. "You''re right," "The decision of this world''s dominion always comes down to us, the divinities." "As long as the humans don''t have God Transformation cultivators, then the Human Clan can only be our slaves of the Demon Clan, utterly unable to resist." "Of course, if the Human Clan exterminated all the demon God Transformations of our clan, then we, the demons, would also become slaves." "The outcome of this war has always needed to be decided among us Divinities," the bewitching spider demon agreed. For high-ranking demons, there truly was no need to exterminate low-tier humans. Some needed to be preserved even more. Because these low-tier humans were prime sources of food, to be kept as demons'' provisions. How could they be exterminated mindlessly?! "So are you implying that we should directly attack Xuanhuang Sect?" "The problem is that the strength of Xuanhuang Sect is unfathomably deep." "It''s said to be assisted by the Evergreen Immortal Creeper; we might not be a match for those humans," many of the God Transformation demons expressed seriously. Despite having nearly three thousand God Transformation demons, compared to Xuanhuang Ancestor, there was still a significant gap. Especially since the other party also controlled the Evergreen Immortal Creeper. Nobody knew exactly what level of power this plant contained. Carelessness could easily lead to calamity. "Don''t worry, that Xuanhuang Ancestor is indeed formidable," "But our Demon Clan isn''t easy to mess with either," "Xuanhuang Ancestor obtained the Immortal''s legacy, but didn''t our Demon Clan obtain it as well?" "You must know not just one but three Immortals descended from the Immortal World back in the day; one of them even landed in our Ancient Demon Realm," "This great demon is indeed the origin of our Demon Clan," the mountain giant stated indifferently. What?! Once this statement was made, many God Transformation demons'' pupils constricted; they also thought of this point. Indeed, they too had already obtained the legacy of the Ancient Demon. If not, they wouldn''t have known about the Immortal corpses left in the Cultivation World and wouldn''t have launched a large-scale attack. "I wonder what legacy our Demon Clan has obtained?" many God Transformation demons asked curiously. Because the legacy from the Ancient Demon was one of the highest secrets of the Demon Clan. Apart from a few top-ranking leaders, the rest of the God Transformation demons had no way of knowing. So naturally, they were extremely curious about what legacy the Demon Clan had inherited from the Ancient Demon. Chapter 830 - 369: Endless Romance, The Power of Obsession Gu, A Passable First Target It hadn''t been long before Zhou Sui and Bai Sujie, among others, flashed and transformed into a beam of light, flying towards Fengxi City and disappearing in front of Zhu Longting and the rest. Once Zhou Sui and his group had completely vanished, Zhu Longting''s face became incredibly gloomy. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Damn it." "How exactly did you handle this?" "How could such a person appear suddenly?" Zhu Longting gritted his teeth in anger. "I''m sorry, Brother Longting, but this might not be our fault." "If I am not mistaken, that young man must be one of the Ascenders." "He ascended from the Lower Realm, and that''s why he appeared here." A member of the Zhu family said solemnly. He had instantly sensed that the aura surrounding Zhou Sui was different from the locals. Moreover, Ascenders were not a rarity among the human clan, with a few occasionally appearing. After all, the worlds that could ascend to the Spirit World were numerous. "Ascenders? Aren''t they supposed to appear only at the Ascension Platform?" Zhu Longting furrowed his brows. "Normally, yes." "However, there are some worlds without an Ascension Platform." "After all, constructing an Ascension Platform isn''t a simple task and it''s quite expensive." "So, some God Transformation cultivators from those worlds, wishing to ascend, must create their own space nodes." "But by doing so, they can''t fix the location of their ascension, and they may encounter a void storm on the way." "At least eighty percent are likely to die during the process of ascension." "This fellow actually managed to ascend successfully, his luck is indeed very good." The Zhu family member said with a sigh. He had specifically studied the group of Ascenders and was aware of many things concerning them. That''s why he knew the formidable aspects of Ascenders. Being able to stand out from numerous human cultivators and successfully ascend to the Spirit World, each was a genius one in a billion. Such a figure, having come to the Spirit World, was naturally capable of making a name. In fact, there were quite a few families of Ascenders among the spiritual world human race, now an important part of the community. "No way, so you mean to say it was just my bad luck?" "Just happened to meet an Ascender who messed up my plans." Upon hearing this, Zhu Longting sank into deep frustration. He had not expected even the heavens to be obstructing him. Could it be that he and Bai Sujie were really not fated to be together?! "It seems that might indeed be the case." The many members of the Zhu family felt helpless, having planned for this event for a long time. But who could have anticipated that they would be disrupted by an unexpectedly appearing Ascender? Such was fate, and there was nothing they could do about it. "Nonsense, I simply don''t believe in fate." "Even if this is destiny, I will defy it and change it." "It''s only a failure this time, I refuse to believe I will fail again." "Just wait, I will eventually get this woman." Zhu Longting gritted his teeth, filled with immense fury. The more elusive she was, the more he was unwilling to give up. "Brother Longting, we should hurry and find Elder Jinhai." "Our family head has already sent us a message urging us." "It is said that Elder Jinhai and others'' Soul Lamps have been extinguished, indicating they''ve been harmed." "The family head wants us to find out the cause of their deaths." A member of the Zhu family urged. "What''s there to find? This is the Thunderclap Mountain Range, a paradise for Desert Beasts." "Any accident occurring here is quite normal." "But indeed, we can''t let Elder Jinhai and the others die in vain, they are our Zhu family''s people." "I hope the perpetrator hasn''t gone far." Zhu Longting nodded. With a whoosh, a group of them immediately went to track down the location where Zhu Jinhai and the others had died. Unfortunately, they were also doomed not to find any clues. ...... Several hours later. Under the guidance of Bai Sujie and others, Zhou Sui finally arrived in Fengxi City. What immediately caught their eyes was a massive and vast city wall towering at least thousands of zhang high, akin to a majestic mountain seemingly fused with the earth itself. At the same time, the length of the city wall was beyond imagination, stretching over a hundred thousand miles. Humans appeared utterly minuscule in front of such a city wall. The city wall was densely engraved with layers of Prohibition Arrays, forming a thick barrier armored to the teeth, exuding a terrifying presence. Even so, the city wall still bore numerous terrible cracks, resembling claws, swords, and indentations, indicating that it had endured countless attacks. Yet, to this day, it still stood firm. Besides, it was said that this city had only been established for a thousand years, yet it had already faced countless attacks from Desert Beasts. One could imagine the difficulties the human clan faced in establishing cities and surviving in the Spirit World. Every city founded required a vast amount of resources, time, and the blood of countless cultivators. Yet, this was a necessary endeavor. Because the population of the human clan continued to increase. The old cities were very crowded and could not accommodate so many people. Thus, naturally, new cities were needed to accommodate the large number of new residents. This can be said to be the inevitable path of development for the human clan. "Impressive, huh?" "This is our human clan''s Fengxi City." "Although it has only been established for a thousand years, its population has already exceeded five billion." "And the population continues to grow relentlessly." Chapter 831 - 369: Endless Romance, The Power of Obsession Gu, A Passable First Target_2 "In the future, the population of this city may very well exceed ten billion." Bai Sujie exclaimed with emotion. "How exactly is such a massive city constructed?" Zhou Sui was extremely surprised. He felt that this kind of super project couldn''t be achieved overnight. If every city of the human clan were like this, then the foundation of the spiritual world human race would be unfathomably deep. "That, of course, is the pinnacle masterpiece of our Human Dynasty''s Organ Department." "Its name is Organ City." "In ancient times, the great powers of the human clan, in order to build cities swiftly, joined forces with numerous Refining Masters." "Hence, they created this kind of Organ City." "The greatest feature of this kind of city is its modularity, like a magical treasure, it can be continuously assembled and expanded." "In the beginning, Fengxi City was only a hundred miles in size." "As the population continued to grow, Fengxi City then expanded to ten thousand miles, a hundred thousand miles." "As long as Artifact Masters take action, they can refine city modules one after another, continuously assembling and expanding the city." Bai Sujie explained. Overall, Fengxi City is akin to a giant magical treasure of a city, one integrated whole. In fact, every city of the human clan is like this. Within the perilous Spirit World, only by constructing cities in this manner can the human clan quickly settle down somewhere. Otherwise, it would simply be impossible to successfully build a city. "Impressive." Hearing this, Zhou Sui was filled with admiration. Clearly, the magical treasure and puppetry techniques of the Spirit World are countless times more powerful than those of the Cultivation World. They are not in the same level at all, the gap is just too vast. "However, what shelters the entire Fengxi City is still a Seventh Stage superior formation." "It''s named the Nine Suns Gangri Array." "This Seventh Stage formation can manipulate the power of the sun, condensing the energy of nine suns." "Once it erupts, it is like the utter destruction of heaven and earth, burning and scorching everything." "It''s with this Seventh Stage formation that we''re able to settle near the Thunderclap Mountain Range." S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Otherwise, our city would have probably been destroyed long ago by the countless Desert Beasts." Bai Sujie said with emotion. A Seventh Stage superior formation?! Upon hearing this, Zhou Sui''s eyes lit up, clearly excited. To be honest, his Array Heart Gu had been stagnant at the Fifth Stage superior level for quite some time, with no way to break through. The reason is very simple; the highest formations in the Cultivation World are only at the Fifth Stage superior level. To break through to the Sixth Stage realm with the Array Heart Gu, one would have to find a Sixth Stage formation first. But where could one find a Sixth Stage formation in the Cultivation World? Now it was different. Having just ascended to the Spirit World, he had already found a Seventh Stage formation. This was practically food for the Array Heart Gu. Of course, with the power of the Array Heart Gu, it would still be quite difficult to control a Seventh Stage grand formation. But what he had in abundance was time. He could simply wait for the Array Heart Gu to slowly grow. Sooner or later, he was bound to become a Seventh Stage Array Master. Swish! At this moment, under Bai Sujie''s lead, they finally arrived at the gates of Fengxi City. At the city gates, there were many soldiers on guard, with at least the Foundation Establishment Realm, squad leaders already in the Golden Core Realm. The captain was at the Nascent Soul Realm. And a lieutenant was already at the Divinity Transformation Realm. They were responsible for guarding the city gates of Fengxi, preventing enemy invasions. Each one was fully armed, emanating an aura of stern might. "Commander Bai." "I didn''t expect you to return from the Thunderclap Mountain Range so quickly, it seems this time your harvest must be quite abundant." Seeing Bai Sujie and the others return, this God Transformation lieutenant greeted them, clearly familiar with each other. After all, Bai Sujie was a well-known, peerless beauty in Fengxi City, having made a name for herself completely. Practically everyone knew of her. "Don''t even mention it, it was such bad luck." "Who knew we would encounter a Crimson Flame Gold-Nie Beast, and nearly met our deaths in the Thunderclap Mountain Range." "Luckily, Zhou Daoyou lent his hand to help us, otherwise, we would have been finished." "That''s why we have returned ahead of time." Bai Sujie said somewhat helplessly. She naturally recognized the God Transformation lieutenant guarding the city gate, named Tao Xiaoming. "Zhou Daoyou?" "But Daoyou''s appearance seems quite unfamiliar, as if we have never met." "Could it be that Daoyou hails from another city''s human God Transformation clan?" Lieutenant Tao Xiaoming asked curiously. Even in the Spirit World, God Transformation cultivators are considered intermediate to high-level powerhouses, the backbone of the spiritual world human race, not very numerous, yet not too few. Basically, the God Transformation cultivators of the entire Fengxi City are just so many. And with the memory capabilities of God Transformation cultivators, they are quite familiar with each other. So at first glance, he knew that Zhou Sui was definitely not a local resident of Fengxi City. "Not so." "Zhou Daoyou has just ascended from the Lower Realm," "Because he happened to ascend near Fengxi City, he wanted to come to Fengxi to register his identity." Bai Sujie interjected. "What? Zhou Daoyou is actually an Ascender?" "No wonder I always felt that Daoyou''s aura was extraordinary, it turns out he is a cultivator from the Lower Realm." "Please do join our Fengxi City." "This definitely is a paradise for cultivators." Hearing this, Lieutenant Tao Xiaoming''s eyes suddenly shone brightly, his attitude very enthusiastic. After all, the title of an Ascender was too famous, equivalent to graduates from prestigious universities like Tsinghua or Peking University. As long as they don''t die, their future is bound to be limitless. Chapter 832 - 369: Endless Romance, The Power of Obsession Gu, A Passable First Target_3 For such a genius, naturally, they took the initiative to befriend him. Even if they couldn''t forge a deep friendship, they at least wouldn''t offend him. "Alright, alright, I''m going to take Zhou Daoyou to the Household Department for registration, so I won''t chat with you any longer," Bai Sujie waved her hand, pulling Zhou Sui and heading into Fengxi City. Instantly, a group of people entered Fengxi City. "What rich nature''s spiritual energy." Upon entering the city, Zhou Sui immediately sensed the rich nature''s spiritual energy in the air, at least on par with Triple-level spiritual veins, which was truly incredible. After all, this was just an ordinary place in the city, yet it had the density of Triple-level spiritual veins. Even mortals practicing in such a place would make rapid progress. No wonder the Spirit Realm Human Cultivators have such strong figures. "Impressive, isn''t it?" "The reason Fengxi City has such rich spiritual energy is that the city is located on a Seventh-Order Spirit Vein." "Even just leaking a part of the spiritual energy here reaches the standard of Triple-level spiritual veins." "The closer you are to the City Lord Mansion, the denser the spiritual energy becomes, and of course, the more expensive the residence prices." "Inside the city, there are also many rents for temporary Cave Mansions, available for cultivators on the verge of breakthroughs." "These temporary Cave Mansions can provide vast amounts of nature''s spiritual energy, aiding cultivators in their breakthrough." Bai Sujie smiled slightly, seemingly able to see through Zhou Sui''s thoughts with just one glance. She also began to introduce some characteristics of Fengxi City. Certainly, this was a city of cultivators, or rather a kingdom of cultivators, with an unimaginably vast territory. "With that said, settling down in Fengxi City might not be that simple." Zhou Sui raised an eyebrow. "It''s not as exaggerated as you might think." "There are some civilian areas in Fengxi City." "These areas have high-rises towering hundreds of stories tall, where many mortals reside." "Each family has their own apartment, three bedrooms and a living room." "After all, their cultivation levels are low, and they don''t need any Spirit Gathering Arrays; just breathing in the spiritual energy in the air is completely enough for their cultivation needs," "Unless they advance to the Golden Core or Nascent Soul stages, they wouldn''t need a mansion of their own." "However, for cultivators who have reached those stages, earning Spirit Stones isn''t a very difficult task." "For a cultivator of Divinity Transformation like Zhou Daoyou, purchasing a mansion would probably be an easy task." "Not to mention, just the carcass of the Fifth-Stage Red Flame Golden Ni Beast alone is quite valuable." Bai Sujie explained. "I see," Hearing this, Zhou Sui nodded. Clearly in the Spirit World, even the lives of mortals were quite good. Protected by numerous cultivators, they basically would never leave the city for their entire lives, living within the city. Because the entire city was already self-sufficient. Even if under siege for many years, the humans inside could still survive. Moreover, the laws within the city were strict. If a murder occurred, it would be detected immediately. This also significantly reduced the crime rate. It could be said that compared to the old days of the Cultivation World, the life of humans in the Spirit World was indeed like paradise. He felt deeply emotional inside. If only he had been reborn in the Spirit World, he wouldn''t have become a Loose Cultivator, always worrying about his own safety. Before long, under the guidance of Bai Sujie, Zhou Sui arrived at the Household Department of Fengxi City. As for the other female cultivators, they returned to their homes and naturally could not accompany them to the Household Department. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What appeared before Zhou Sui was a huge ancient building, surrounded by many Prohibition Arrays. Many cultivators were coming in and out, looking very serious, as if they didn''t even dare to breathe here. Above the building, a golden plaque with the words "Household Department" hung solemnly and respectfully. Of course, this was the script of the spiritual world human race, starkly different from that of the Cultivation World. However, Zhou Sui had already acquired this knowledge from the memories of people like Zhu Jinhai, so he was very familiar with the script of the spiritual world human race. Swish! Clearly, Bai Sujie was as familiar with this place as if it was her own home. The cultivators here were eagerly greeting her, almost to the point of flattery. She swiftly made her way through, heading directly to the deepest part of the Household Department to a specific room. "Sister Hua, I''m here," Bai Sujie pushed open the large door of the room. Inside, a stunning beauty in a long cyan dress was lazily sprawled on a black desk, seemingly surrounded by various jade slips, napping. "Su Jie, what brings you here today?" Hearing Bai Sujie''s voice, the beautiful woman seemed to wake up from her drowsiness, her beautiful eyes shining with joy. She immediately stood up from the pear wood chair, revealing her impressive figure, which was unbelievably large, comparable to Qian Ziyun. She immediately hugged Bai Sujie, even burying her head in her deep cleavage, almost to the point of suffocating Bai Sujie. The entire room was filled with a floral fragrance, as if one was amidst countless fresh flowers, pleasing to the heart and the senses. The two stunning beauties embracing each other formed a beautiful tableau. No matter how long one looked, it would never be tiresome. Chapter 833 - 369: Endless Romance, The Power of Obsession Gu, A Passable First Target_4 "Sister Hua, stop it, there''s an outsider here." Bai Sujie''s face turned red with trying to hold herself back, and she quickly pushed away the enthusiastic woman. "Oh, you''ve actually brought a man with you." "Could he be your Dao companion, someone you want to introduce to me?" "But I must say, you do have good taste, he''s fairly easy on the eyes." "Just good enough to catch the eye of this young lady." "However, a man can''t just have looks, he also needs to have ability." "I''m curious what skills you have that could win my sister''s heart." This stunning elder sister seemed to finally notice Zhou Sui''s presence, her beautiful eyes glancing around and her breath as fragrant as orchids, appearing to size up Zhou Sui inadvertently revealing boundless charm that made one''s face flush and heart race. "Sister Hua, what on earth are you saying." "He''s not my Dao companion." "His name is Zhou Sui, and he''s an Ascender." "He just happened to save our lives in the Thunderclap Mountain Range, so I brought him here to register." Bai Sujie''s pretty face reddened, annoyed at her sister; she knew her sister had misunderstood. She briefly recounted the events that had just taken place, emphasizing that this man was her lifesaver, which was why she had brought him here. "Is that so?" The stunning elder sister showed a look of disappointment on her face. "Sister Hua, what do you mean by this?" "Aren''t you more concerned about my safety?" "I almost died at the hands of Desert Beasts earlier." Bai Sujie looked at her sister in utter speechlessness; it was clear that she was disappointed at not hearing any juicy gossip. Even though she had faced a life-threatening situation, all her sister cared about was gossip, which was infuriating. This was precisely why she seldom came to the Household Department to see this sister; she was just too much to handle. "Come on, you have so many treasures on you, how could you get killed by some petty Desert Beasts." "Returning safely is quite the norm; no need to make a fuss about it." "Sigh, I thought you had grown up and your heart had begun to stir." "But it turns out you''re still an old virgin." "When will you finally be deflowered." "You''re really letting your sister down." This gorgeous elder sister sighed, her words bawdy enough to make one''s face burn and ears turn red. "Sister Hua." Upon hearing this, Bai Sujie''s face flushed instantly. Normally, such bawdy talk wouldn''t bother her, but with a man she had only recently met by her side, she couldn''t bear the embarrassment. She almost wished she could just bury her head in the ground and not come out. She felt utterly humiliated. "Alright, alright." "I''ll stop teasing you." "Let me introduce myself, I am Hua Siqing, the Deputy Minister of the Household Department in Fengxi City." Seeing that Bai Sujie was close to freaking out, the stunning elder sister knew she could not continue teasing her any longer or she might get angry. So, she immediately reverted to a more serious demeanor. Then she turned her head towards Zhou Sui. "I am Zhou Sui." Zhou Sui smiled slightly as he introduced himself. He was also secretly amazed, having not expected to so easily meet one of the bigwigs of Fengxi City. According to Zhu Jinhai''s memories, the entire Fengxi City, which was essentially the same as Fengxi Country, had six major administrative agencies: the Civil Department, the Household Department, the Ritual Department, the Military Department, the Justice Department, and the Works Department. Clearly, Hua Siqing was one of the top figures in Fengxi City. In fact, her cultivation was unfathomable, having already reached the mid-stage of the Void Refinement Realm. Even within the entirety of Fengxi City, there were not many individuals with such cultivation. As the Deputy Minister of the Household Department, she was one of the six highest-ranking officials besides the City Lord. He had just ascended to the Spirit World, yet he had already encountered such a prominent person. Was this what they call a stroke of luck with the opposite sex?! Truth be told, he was also becoming aware of the formidable influence of the Obsession Gu''s induced luck with romantic encounters. He had just met a woman and she already had such a colossal background. Of course, it could also be a romantic tribulation. After all, a woman of such beauty and background was not to be taken lightly. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She must have a multitude of pursuers. Just a bit of carelessness could plunge him into a massive crisis. He could probably be beaten to death by a host of suitors. To possess a woman on the level of Daji or Xi Shi, if one wasn''t the ruler of a country, they likely couldn''t keep her. "Zhou Sui, huh?" "Since you saved Su Jie''s life, you are also a lifesaver in my eyes." "And as an Ascender, you must be a rare talent." "What do you plan on doing after joining Fengxi City?" Hua Siqing looked at Zhou Sui with earnest eyes, seemingly eager to know his future plans. "It''s my first time here, and I''m not quite sure what I can do." "Do you have any advice, Elder Hua?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. He didn''t hide his ignorance, since he truly was a cultivator who had not been ascended for long. He wasn''t very familiar with the current state of the spiritual world human race. Nor did he know how to establish himself in the Spirit World. "Well, as an Ascender, you have three paths to choose from." "The first path is to join the army; with your cultivation at the beginning stage of Divinity Transformation, even if you join the military, you won''t be cannon fodder. You would immediately be appointed as a company commander and lead a small team. Chapter 834 - 369: Endless Romance, The Power of Obsession Gu, A Passable First Target_5 "You are also an Ascender, and I guess that in the Lower Realm, the highest Cultivation Technique you could cultivate would probably only reach the Divinity Transformation Realm, as for techniques of higher realms, you likely don''t have them," "Though joining the military is quite dangerous, requiring you to face various enemies, it also allows you to quickly gain a large amount of Contribution Points. As long as you obtain these Contribution Points, you can exchange them for many Cultivation Techniques in the Scripture Pavilion of Fengxi City. This is a path chosen by many Ascenders and is also a shortcut," "Of course, this path also comes with great restrictions. You need to follow the military''s orders and cannot leave the military at will. However, you can obtain a vast amount of resources from the military and exchange them for various Cultivation Techniques," Hua Siqing said in a deep voice. "What are the other two paths?" Zhou Sui was noncommittal and wanted to inquire about the next two paths. "The second path, naturally, is to become a mercenary," "After all, Fengxi City also often issues various missions. Upon completing these missions, you can not only earn a substantial amount of Spirit Stones but also gain some Contribution Points." "Although the Contribution Points earned are not as much as joining the military, the gains aren''t bad either. You can also use these Contribution Points to exchange for various Cultivation Techniques in the Scripture Pavilion," "Most importantly, being a mercenary offers great freedom. You won''t be bound by any restraints. The more you work, the more you earn. Of course, the downside is there''s no guarantee. If the mission fails, you won''t earn any money at all; everything depends on yourself. If you have sufficient capability, you can still earn a vast amount of cultivation resources by completing various missions," "The third path is even simpler. It involves becoming a civil servant for the government offices," "Currently, there is still a significant shortage of civil servants, managers, and Tao Academy teachers in the government offices," "If you join the government, it will be very safe, and you won''t need to venture out of the city. Plus, you''ll receive a salary every year," "The downside is that the salary is quite low, basically providing little in the way of additional income," "It is very difficult to advance your Cultivation further on this path," "Essentially, those who choose this path are cultivators whose lifespan is nearly exhausted and have no hope in their path to ascension," "Which path would you like to choose?" Hua Siqing looked at Zhou Sui with interest, eager to know which option he would choose. "I want to be a Tao Academy teacher," Zhou Sui didn''t hesitate and immediately made his choice. Clearly, for him, safety was the top priority. Whether joining the military or becoming a mercenary, both required leaving the city and standing on the front lines facing various enemies, Though they paid well, he had ways to make money and did not need to risk venturing out of the city, S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Therefore, he might as well become a Tao Academy teacher and focus on his growth, Without a doubt, becoming a Tao Academy teacher was his safest option, "Really? You want to be a Tao Academy teacher?" "So that''s it, are you still harboring feelings for Su Jie, sister," Hua Siqing looked at Zhou Sui with a smirk, Hearing this, Bai Sujie''s face turned red, and she became shy, "What does that mean?" Zhou Sui was confused, not understanding what her words meant and how they related to Bai Sujie, "Oh, don''t tell me you didn''t know beforehand that sister Sujie is the headmaster of the 88th Academy, and that''s why you made such a choice?" Hua Siqing countered with a question, Currently, there are a thousand Dao Academies in Fengxi City, scattered throughout the city, responsible for recruiting the many underage students of Fengxi City, And Bai Sujie was in none other than the Fengxi City 88th Academy, where she is also the headmaster, After all, her Cultivation is at God Transformation Completion, Being the headmaster of a Dao Academy was well within her capabilities, Previously, the many Nascent Soul female cultivators following her were primarily teachers of the Fengxi City 88th Dao Academy, "I wasn''t aware of this," "But if it is indeed so, then it must be fate," Zhou Sui smiled, Fate?! Upon hearing this, Bai Sujie''s eyes wandered, her heart thumped wildly, and her face heated slightly; she too felt that they were incredibly fated, almost as if they were made for each other, She had never felt this way before; it was truly wonderful, "Alright, let''s consider it fate," "Since you want to be a Tao Academy teacher, you must have some expertise, right?" "What do you know?" "Which of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation do you practice?" Hua Siqing looked at Zhou Sui with growing curiosity, "Well, I know a little about each of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation," Zhou Sui thought for a moment and gave an answer, "Know a little of everything?" Hua Siqing was speechless, knowing a little of everything means you master none, which is the same as not knowing anything, After all, human lifespans are limited, and only by specializing in one field can a person continue to delve into and achieve mastery, Each of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation is profound and extensive, enough for an ordinary cultivator to dedicate their life to learn, Knowing everything generally means mastering none, However, as a Dao Academy teacher, this is actually completely sufficient, After all, Dao Academy students are just beginning cultivators, only needing to learn some basic knowledge, As a God Transformation cultivator, he is entirely qualified to instruct ordinary students, There is no need for excessive demands, As for deeper knowledge, teachers can no longer guide anything substantial; it all requires students to learn and explore on their own, "As a Dao Academy teacher, you must choose a major to teach," "It''s not possible to teach everything," Hua Siqing said, rather irritably, "In that case, then I''ll choose the Alchemy Dao," Chapter 835 - 369: Endless Romance, The Power of Obsession Gu, A Passable First Target_6 "I do have some research on the Alchemy Dao." Zhou Sui said in a deep voice. After all, if he wanted to make money in Fengxi City in the future, he would still need a craft. In the Cultivation World, perhaps nothing was more profitable than being a Pill Master. As a Fifth Stage Pill Master, he actually had a certain status in the Spirit World. "Good, since that''s the case, you will take a position at the 88th Academy." "It just so happens that the 88th Academy is short of an Alchemy Dao Teacher." Hua Siqing''s eyes spun around, and she made a decision immediately. "Okay." Zhou Sui nodded, he did not have much opinion about which Dao Academy he would teach at. He just wanted to find a place to settle down, after all. Clearly, the Dao Academy was indeed a good choice. "Teacher Zhou, welcome to the 88th Academy." Bai Sujie smiled, her golden fluffy tail swaying gently behind her, clearly in a good mood. "Then I''ll be in Dean Bai''s care." Zhou Sui said. Before long, under Hua Siqing''s authority, the relevant departments quickly handled all of Zhou Sui''s procedures, registered his identity, and he also received the token of Fengxi City. This also allowed Zhou Sui to officially settle in, no longer a black resident of the Spirit World. Watching Zhou Sui and Bai Sujie leave, with a whoosh, a graceful figure appeared in the bedroom. She was dressed in a tight-fitting black night suit that outlined her curvy figure, extremely hot and provocative. Her round buttocks had a fluffy black tail that gently shook. Moving around, she was silent, as if she had merged into the darkness. She was Shi Yuxi, the Dark Department Minister of Fengxi City, a Mid-stage Void Refining Cultivator, containing the bloodline of a Shadow Cat, half-human, half-demon. She usually lived in the darkness, specializing in intelligence gathering, assassination, and other activities. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Little Yuxi, what do you think of that man?" Hua Siqing lazily sprawled on the desk, not caring in the slightest that her ample chest was being flattened, casually revealing a very seductive look that could make any man drool. "He looks good, a standard pretty boy." "As a first target, he''s passable." Shi Yuxi crossed her arms over her chest, her graceful figure leaning against the wall, her big watery eyes seemed to be pondering seriously. "Shallow woman." "Who asked you to pay attention to these things?" "I''m asking you whether this man is dangerous or not." Hua Siqing said annoyedly. She herself was an outspoken woman, but this woman was even more detestable than her. It can''t be helped, living a long life tends to do that. If one has lived for thousands of years and can''t do as one wishes, then that''s a life wasted. "Very dangerous." "I''m afraid this man had discovered me right from the start." Shi Yuxi thought seriously for a moment and said solemnly. "Oh? To think he could detect you." "Your Shadow Stealth Technique is unrivaled, even a Body Integration Realm powerhouse might not be able to detect you." "And this guy actually managed it?!" Hua Siqing was a bit surprised, her expression becoming more serious. If this was true, it could be tremendously significant. "Although that man''s expression didn''t change at all, as if he hadn''t noticed me..." "But my intuition tells me that my tracks were exposed early on." "Moreover, although his Cultivation is only at the initial stage of God Transformation, the danger is extremely high." "He might possess power that threatens our lives." Shi Yuxi said solemnly, explaining her thoughts. "A mere early-stage God Transformation Cultivator could threaten Void Refining... Is this someone who ascended from the Lower Realm?" "But it''s not like I haven''t seen Ascenders before." "Those Ascenders are indeed geniuses, one in a million." "But isn''t this guy a bit too outstanding?" Hua Siqing''s beautiful eyes showed a spark of brilliance. Naturally, she trusted Shi Yuxi very much because this woman''s sense of danger had reached a divine level. To some extent, she could even predict future crises. For thousands of years, this woman''s premonitions of danger had never been wrong. That is to say, the man named Zhou Sui, who appeared harmless on the surface, was actually very terrifying in secret, possessing means that threatened Cultivators of the Void Refining. "Although he has the power and means to threaten you and me, he bears us no ill will." "He can be a friend, but not a suitable enemy." Shi Yuxi put forth her suggestion, instinctively not wanting to make an enemy of him. It seemed as if the blood in her veins was quivering. Clearly, that man harbored a terrible power within him. This was like an inferior meeting a superior, completely powerless to resist. "I''m not some murderous maniac, why would I make enemies with everyone in the world?" "Besides, this lad has also won Su Jie''s favor, which makes him one of us." "Since he''s one of us, it''s naturally better the stronger he is." "It seems necessary to report this matter to the City Lord." "The appearance of such a talented individual in Fengxi City is indeed a good thing for us." Hua Siqing supported her chin with one hand as she gazed out of the window, speaking in a languid tone. Whoosh! Hearing this, Shi Yuxi''s figure flashed, blending into the darkness, and disappeared from the spot in an instant. No one knew where she had gone. ...... An hour later. Zhou Sui left the Household Department and, led by Bai Sujie, arrived at the 88th Dao Academy in Fengxi City. Clearly, it was a standard school. The area it covered was over ten thousand acres. Inside, there were numerous teaching buildings and various facilities, as well as teachers'' dormitories and so on. One could say that all kinds of facilities were readily available. The entire Dao Academy was covered by a Fifth Order superior Prohibition Array, called the Inverse Five Elements Array. Under the shelter of such a Fifth Order Great Array, the Dao Academy was extremely safe. Even the Spiritual Energy concentration inside the Dao Academy matched that of a Fifth Order superior Spirit Vein, very suitable for God Transformation cultivators'' Cultivation. "This here is the 88th Dao Academy." "Teachers of the Dao Academy can live inside." "In the residential area, each teacher can have their own courtyard, and it is all free of charge." "Of course, if you prefer not to live inside the Dao Academy, you can apply to stay outside." Bai Sujie took Zhou Sui on a tour of the 88th Dao Academy. Clearly, as a residence for teachers, the environment was quite nice. Lofty terraces and moonlit pavilions, little bridges over flowing water, finely carved details, lush green plants, rich Spiritual Energy. Around there were individual courtyards, each equipped with a Prohibition Array that isolated the surroundings, offering a great deal of privacy. "No, living inside the Dao Academy is already quite good." Zhou Sui couldn''t be bothered to find a place outside, preferring to stay inside the Dao Academy, especially since it was free of charge, not to mention how much Spirit Stone this would save him. "That''s good." "As a Tao Academy Teacher, there is also a salary." "Teacher Zhou, as a member of the Dao Academy and also a God Transformation cultivator, can get ten supreme-grade Spirit Stones each year." "The salary is indeed a bit low, but it is stable." "Plus, living is free and there are quite a few other benefits," Bai Sujie said. As she said this, she too felt quite embarrassed. Because ten supreme-grade Spirit Stones a year was really too little, not nearly enough for a God Transformation cultivator''s practice. And it was precisely because of this, the low salary of Dao Academy teachers, which was not enough for cultivation, that so few cultivators were willing to enter the Dao Academy. For a vigorous and strong God Transformation cultivator like Zhou Sui to be willing to become a Dao Academy teacher was indeed quite rare. But there was no helping it. Each Dao Academy''s budget was limited, which naturally meant that the salaries for teachers could not be very high. "I wonder where Dean Bai resides?" Zhou Sui asked curiously. "I also live inside the Dao Academy." "After all, there''s a special residence for the dean, so naturally, there''s no need to rent a house outside." "If there''s anything you need help with, just come and find me," Bai Sujie said with a slight smile. "All right," responded Zhou Sui with a nod. Chapter 878 - 377 Mrs. Tao, you don’t want to die either, do you, heartless bastard? In an instant, the once impregnable Sixth stage Array Method could no longer hold, and the four-layer array barrier shattered instantly, even the array''s base showing thin cracks. The entire Scripture Pavilion also developed numerous cracks. This was the power of a self-destruction executed by a Cultivator of the Void Refinement Realm in its latter stages. Truth be told, had it not been for the restraining power of the Sixth stage Array Method that limited the destructiveness of the self-explosion, the destructive power of the self-exploding Gold Toad from the Void Refinement Realm would have affected at least a hundred thousand miles. It could even level an area of a hundred thousand miles to the ground, completely destroying it. Even more terrifying, the moment this Void Refinement Realm Gold Toad died, it released a dense poisonous fog from its body, which spread rapidly throughout the entire Scripture Pavilion like lightning without covering one''s ears. The moment this poisonous fog appeared, it instantly corroded the ground, creating numerous pits and indentations. Many cultivators, caught completely off guard, merely inhaled a hint of the poison fog and collapsed on the ground, completely knocked unconscious. If not promptly rescued, they might succumb to the poison and die soon. This was the terrifying nature of the Gold Toad clan. Even after dying, they would transform into a massive disaster, poisoning the land. "This is bad." Tao Qili''s complexion changed. She too was caught off guard and inhaled a hint of the poisonous fog. She immediately sensed the invasion of the sixth-stage toxin in her body. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even though she was a Cultivator in the latter stages of the Void Refinement Realm, she couldn''t expel these toxins from her body in a short time. At this moment, she felt a blockage in the flow of Mana within her body. And also due to the self-explosion of the Void Refinement Realm Gold Toad just now, her body received injuries, though they were neither severe nor trivial. If it were only so, perhaps it might not be much of an issue. But now, there were still three Void Refinement Realm Flying Snakes and two Void Refinement Realm Gold Toads lurking with hostile intentions. Moreover, the entire Fengxi City was under attack by enemies; it was impossible for any reinforcements to arrive in a short time. Now, she could only rely on herself. "Hehe, quite impressive indeed, worthy of the Gold Toad clan, to be able to easily destroy the Sixth stage Array here." "Without the Sixth stage Array, how could these human Cultivators of the Void Refining be our match." "Let''s kill all the human Cultivators here, and thoroughly destroy the array nodes of this place. Then this human city will be completely destroyed by our three clans." In the dense black fog, there immediately came excited voices of many Void Refining Realm Alien Race creatures. They sensed that the oppressive force of the Sixth stage Array here was completely gone. Although they hadn''t destroyed the Sixth stage Array of this place, at least for now, they had rendered the array ineffective. Thus, nothing could stop them here. They could do as they pleased in this place. "Damn it." Tao Qili clenched her fists, a trace of blood seeping from the corners of her mouth, sensing that most of the cultivators around her had passed out from the impact just now. Even those who hadn''t fainted, faced with the threat of five major Void Refinement Realm Alien Races, actually weren''t of much use. They didn''t even have the ability to walk through the poison fog. It seemed that today was her day to die. However, before she died, she would take these few Void Refinement Realm Alien Race creatures with her. Her beautiful eyes couldn''t help but reveal a cold expression. "Senior Tao, don''t be reckless." "Leave these Alien Races to me." Just at that moment, a familiar voice rang in her ear. "Zhou Daoyou?!" Hearing this, Tao Qili was stunned. She had no idea what this man was talking about, saying to leave them to him. Did this man even know the kind of enemies he was facing? These were five Void Refinement Realm Alien Race creatures. Even if their lifespan was nearly exhausted, they were not opponents that a Cultivator in the Middle Stage of God Transformation could contend with. Probably with one confrontation, this man would perish, how could he utter such audacious words. But before she could utter any words, Zhou Sui had already taken action. "I originally didn''t want to get involved in this matter." "After all, I am just a Cultivator in the Middle Stage of God Transformation." "Even if I wanted to contend against Void Refinement Realm Cultivators, it would be difficult to achieve." "But who would let you be about to die." Zhou Sui''s eyes revealed a trace of cold light, his Heart''s Eye Power gently sweeping over them, instantly sensing the lifespan of these five Void Refinement Realm Alien Race creatures, at most five years left. Because of this, they had become kamikazes. After all, for Cultivators of the Void Refining, five years was too brief, hardly different from being on the brink of death. If that was the case, they might as well stake their own lives to seek more benefits and a future for their clan. Ordinarily, facing Void Refinement Realm powerhouses, he would hardly be able to contend with them. However, he had cultivated a Divine Art¡ªWithering and Flourishing Mysterious Light Technique¡ªto the Grandmaster Realm, capable of exchanging one year of his life for ten years of an enemy''s life, an art of trading life for life. Of course, since the enemies were from the Void Refinement Realm, a realm higher than himself, the power of this Divine Art naturally diminished somewhat. But it could still reach an extent of exchanging one year for one year of lifespan. That is to say, to eliminate these five Void Refinement Realm Alien Race creatures, at most twenty-five years of his lifespan would be sufficient. For someone like him, who had a lifespan of almost a hundred thousand years, what were twenty-five years? They were utterly negligible.