Xianye

Chapter 534 Anyone who benefits my cultivation can be taken away.

From the very beginning at Liusha Mountain, when he sensed that Ling Shouming seemed to have a "hidden agenda," Chen Heng had already made up his mind about how to deal with Chen Bai.

Among the six sects of the demonic path, Chen Bai and Ling Shouming were only casual acquaintances, rarely interacting, and their relationship could not be considered close.

Driven by self-interest and under the pressure of Chen Yushu's influence, the two may well have had the opportunity to join forces.

Afterwards, whether it was deliberately concealing Zhang Ping'a with true water, or revealing his lack of vitality during the battle with Pei Zhi, which was seen through by Ling Shouming who was watching from the side, it was all just one link after another.

Especially Zhou Ying's "Thousand-Mile Possession of Gods Technique".

Although this person suddenly intervened, due to his deliberate actions and the fact that no one was paying attention, Chen Heng was able to use him to his advantage, making Chen Bai more cautious and unknowingly falling deeper into the trap.

All those actions have led to this situation...

And at that moment, in the blink of an eye.

After the initial shock and frustration, Chen Bai felt a sudden emptiness in his mind.

He gave a bitter laugh, and in his daze, he seemed to forget where he was.

Long-forgotten scenes from the past suddenly flashed through his mind.

Some were overjoyed to receive the "Shenwu Shuhua Daojun's Explanation of the Primordial True Scripture" and the Doulu before entering the Dao, while others were filled with surprise and uncertainty when they first encountered the Lesser Pure Yang Thunder after completing their Foundation Establishment.

There was the bewilderment after learning about his origins, and the excitement of being personally taken to Xiaoming Great Swamp by Junyao and learning the "Dou Shu Tian Wang Shen Zong Yu Shu".

They had the ambition of achieving the highest rank in the lower court and the excitement of being granted a blessed land.

Among them, there are also those who join the Innate Demonic Sect, pay homage to Chen Yushu, and feel uneasy about being valued by Yuwen Zhenjun and coming into contact with the inheritance of Zhuo Huai Xiang.

The glory and honor after ascending to the position of true disciple were unparalleled, and the joy and exhilaration of cultivating the "Three Corpses Qi" were indescribable...

But it finally came to a slow stop in Chen Bai's mind.

However, it was neither like Chen Yushu and the "Human Taming Scripture," nor was it the "Changchao Shangding" left in the Innate Demon Sect.

Those vivid memories of the past, whether surprising or joyful, fade away in the blink of an eye, flashing by in an instant.

Like flowing water leaving no trace, all things return to emptiness.

But a majestic mountain lingered in his heart, its precipitous cliffs and breathtaking beauty unparalleled.

The three osmanthus trees in the mountains seem to block out the sun, with countless gnarled and ancient branches reaching upwards from the clouds, leaving a lasting impression even after many years.

That is Shouyang Mountain in Dongmi Prefecture—

Chen Bai clearly remembered that at that time, when he was ordered to conquer Hu Zhao's evil lineage, he conquered twenty-three cities in one day and defeated Xin Shu, Hu Zhao's true disciple candidate. As a result, he shook Dongzhou and became famous throughout the world. Jun Yao specially bestowed upon him his own entourage.

In order to avoid the limelight and find some peace, and also to accumulate Taoist skills so as to seek the position of true successor in the future.

Afterwards, Chen Bai even received a special order to go to the East Sea to exorcise demons, and made a trip overseas.

When Chen Bai returned from the East Sea after his success, he personally greeted him at Shouyang Mountain, and it turned out to be Daozi Junyao.

Chen Bai could no longer explain his feelings at the time.

Chen Bai knew that Shouyang Mountain was Xie Yingyuan's territory. This Great True Lord, who came from a noble family, harbored a deep-seated hatred for Chen Yushu's descendants and wished he could kill them as soon as possible.

Since he dared to travel through Shouyang Mountain, he must have secretly taken precautions and, with the help of Junyao, invited several True Lords to come and guide him.

They were just waiting for Xie Yingyuan to dare to launch a secret attack and cause a commotion.

At that time, Chen Bai could seize upon the mistakes of this Great True Lord and use Xie Yingyuan's reputation as a stepping stone for his own advancement!

However, after waiting for a long time, Xie Yingyuan did not appear. Instead, Junyao sent a letter to summon Chen Bai to Shouyang Mountain.

What Junyao and Chen Bai talked about that day on Shouyang Mountain.

In the latter's view, it is nothing more than old clichés such as being prudent in handling affairs, not striving for quick success, and not being impatient for profit.

Just those few sentences.

Chen Bai remembered this to this day...

"Among the current disciples of Yu Chen, Ji Zhenren has fallen into Chongyutian. Although Tai Chu is popular, he has no means to subdue Zhang Shou and Fu Yankang. After I leave office, the position of master of Xiyi Mountain will be vacant."

Chen Bai's thoughts seemed to be suddenly pulled back hundreds of years.

At that time, he stood on the summit of Shouyang Mountain, his head slightly bowed.

Under the same cassia tree, clearly just a few steps away, Junyao's voice sounded extremely distant, almost unreal.

"After you are promoted to the rank of true disciple, with your talent, you will have a bright future!"

At that time, Chen Bai heard Jun Yao's words of praise.

The Prime Minister Zhou Xing, Yuchen Daozi——

Thinking of this, Chen Bai was momentarily lost in thought.

But there was no time to think any further. A sudden, surging pain in his chest and abdomen pulled him back to reality, and his vision blurred for a moment.

He instinctively raised his sleeve to brush his face, only to find it covered in blood.

Chen Bai remained silent for a moment, then laughed in extreme anger, veins bulging on his forehead, his expression ferocious.

What prime minister Zhou Xing, Yu Chen Dao Zi?

In the end, it's all just useless nonsense!
With Junyao's death, due to his background, position, and other reasons, he will inevitably be isolated within the sect and will be secretly targeted by many people. It would be considered a lot if even 30% of the people who used to gather around him could remain.

Surrounded by enemies, even successfully ascending to the position of true disciple was not easy for him. He would have to endure a lot of hardships and setbacks, which would delay his proper cultivation, not to mention the various things that followed.

The essence of heaven and earth nourishes only myself; the sustenance of all living beings is taken from me.

If I do not seize, I cannot preserve my form; if I do not take, I cannot provide for my body!
The saying goes, "Anyone who benefits me in my practice can be taken away; this is the accumulation of karmic connections."

Chen Bai has always deeply agreed with this admonition at the beginning of the "Human Taming Classic" and has always kept it in mind!
He suffered considerable criticism at the time for his reckless defection from Xiaoming Daze, which implicated Junyao in being accused of misjudging people.

Even Chen Yushu's descendants who were scattered abroad faced an even worse situation, struggling to survive.

Despite the ensuing consequences and his impending death, Chen Bai showed no remorse, only responding with cold indifference.

"Did you think that I would feel remorse and recount the past if you didn't make a move just now?"

Chen Bai sneered at this moment.

When he looked at Chen Heng and spoke, his voice was mocking:
"To Junyao? To Chen Yi, Chen Pu, and those fools who died because of me? Or to the people I turned into human puppets?"

Chen Heng shook his head and said:
"To attack a dying person? Such a futile effort is merely a waste of magical power."

Chen Bai's face turned ugly upon hearing this.

……

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The Blood-Slaying Divine Needle is an unparalleled supernatural power that is invisible and intangible when activated, making it extremely difficult to defend against.

While those who are affected can generally be safe if they remain vigilant and use their magic to expel the blood poison from their bodies, at most suffering only minor injuries, if the blood poison is deeply ingrained in Chen Bai's body and the poison has taken hold, even a deity would find it difficult to save him.

When Chen Bai was struck by the Blood-Slaying Divine Needle, his cultivation level was sufficient to force this supreme divine power out of his body.

However, Chen Bai was tempted by the benefits of driving away Chen Heng. Under Chen Heng's offensive, he chose to take pills to restore his magic power so as not to let Chen Heng escape from the battle.

By the time Chen Bai realized something was wrong, the Blood-Slaying Divine Needle had already tainted his body's energy channels and meridians, even contaminating his golden core and magical power, making them indistinguishable.

A single wrong thought could cost him his life.

This was partly due to Chen Heng using himself as bait to lure Chen Bai into the trap.

However, Yin Ruohua also mastered the supreme divine power, and even the Blood Resurrection Needle, which few people in the Blood River Sect knew how to cultivate, which was truly beyond Chen Bai's expectations.

It is similar to the Dou Shu Sect's Jianxu Method and the Xuanfeng Cave's Sijiu Guiyuan Soul-Collecting Technique.

When it comes to something sinister and bizarre, the Blood-Slaying Divine Needle ranks among the top in the vast land of China!
However, because they are not good at direct combat, they are mostly shelved and used to broaden one's horizons.

But today...

Chen Bai was now experiencing a dull, stinging pain in all seven orifices, as if his entire skin could no longer cling to his flesh and blood, and could be blown away by a gentle breeze.

Amidst his shock and anger, a sense of absurdity inevitably welled up within him.

In order to prepare for this Dan Yuan Conference and win a good ranking, Chen Bai clearly put in a lot of effort, repeatedly asking Chen Yushu for advice, before finally cultivating the "Three Corpses Qi".

Judging from the current situation, he didn't even have time to use this supreme divine power before he was about to be eliminated miserably, and even his life was in danger.

Chen Bai let out a loud roar and crushed the jade hairpin that held his hair in place.

As soon as he activated his magic power, with a "boom," a Dao flower about an acre in size suddenly rose above his head!

The flower is shaped like a human palm, with five green petals resembling five bent fingers. In the very center of the flower, one can vaguely see the three colors of blue, red, and white mixed together, as if they are about to merge into one.

Even though it has not yet taken shape, it already exudes a sense of decay and desolation, constantly devouring the spiritual energy of all directions and eroding the heavens and earth, making people feel a sense of awe and fear!
However, before Chen Bai could unleash the "Three Corpses' Qi," an unnatural blood-red aura suddenly appeared on his face, as if he had applied cinnabar.

Chen Bai's expression changed slightly, and he had no choice but to quickly take out a pill from his sleeve and swallow it to barely suppress the urge.

"If I were in the real world, and I could control human puppets, how could I have ended up in this state?!"

Chen Bai's eyes were bloodshot.

The pill he had just taken was ineffective; it only temporarily relieved his injuries before its effects gradually wore off.

It seems that this body already has a leak that is difficult to mend, and no matter what is done, it will be difficult to be effective.

"Having been struck by this divine power, Chen Bai, you have little chance of survival, and your next opponent will no longer be me."

Chen Heng and Chen Bai exchanged a glance, then Chen Heng shook his head slightly, his eyes carrying a hint of coldness:
"Back then, Chen Yushu borrowed Zhou Shiyuan's physical body in the Ganliu Medicinal Garden. Although he later recast his physical body with the 'Yuanyang Golden Lotus' from beyond the heavens, Zhou Shiyuan had to start all over again. All the cultivation he had worked so hard to achieve was lost."

With your injuries, let alone the 'Golden Lotus of Primordial Yang,' even the most precious elixirs cannot save you.

I have heard that the opening of the "Taming Humans Sutra" states, "All sentient beings are like horses and oxen, while I alone am a dragon and an elephant," and also, "Anyone who benefits me in my cultivation can be taken away; this is the accumulation of karmic connections."

Can you guess...?

"Once you're no longer useful, given Chen Yushu's character, would he waste the top-grade golden elixir within you?"

"..."

At this moment, Chen Bai's somewhat confused thoughts suddenly stopped and became much clearer for some reason.

Although death is generally inevitable, the method of death one chooses to die is still somewhat different.

If it fell into Chen Yushu's hands, he would have been devoured alive by this man who had refined human pills.

That's the end...

Chen Bai couldn't help but shiver.

At this moment, a chill ran down his spine. Without saying a word, he quickly activated the small jade tablet, and was enveloped by a shimmering jade light, escaping from the picture.

"I still have the legacy of the Prime Minister of Zhuohuai. For this reason, Chang Chaoshang Dingying will not let me die!"

There's still room for maneuver; I'm not entirely useless..."

Chen Bai bit his tongue, forcibly suppressing his fear. Although he knew it was just a way to comfort himself, he couldn't help but think that way in his heart.

Seeing that Chen Bai's figure had vanished in an instant, Chen Heng shook his head, his thoughts suddenly turning to another matter.

Junyao's Daoist partner, Chen Yan, was devoured by Chen Yushu because she refused to surrender.

As Chen Yushu's right-hand man, Chen Bai must have witnessed countless instances of Chen Yushu's descendants being refined into pills and consumed over the years, and he must have been partly responsible for it.

Did Chen Bai ever imagine that he would suffer the same fate?

"Your apparent loss of magical power was just an act, a ploy to lure Chen Bai into a trap?"

Just then, Yin Ruohua's voice suddenly rang out from not far away.

She looked at Chen Heng, her expression rather complicated:
"Master Chen has quite the skill; he managed to deceive me completely. I actually thought he was trying to find them one by one by following the signals of the bronze fish."

Upon hearing this, Chen Heng bowed apologetically and said sincerely:
"The only way to kill Chen Bai in the short term is through this method. If the plan is not kept secret, the whole thing will be ruined. I hope you will forgive me, Master."

Seeing Chen Heng's serious demeanor, Yin Ruohua smiled and waved her hand, saying:

"It was just a joke, why would Master Chen need to be so serious? But I am curious, what supreme divine power does Master Chen cultivate? Is it the Void Great Luo Method or the Secret Heaven Opening Mysterious Smoke?"

Chen Heng simply smiled at this, turned around and looked at the person, saying:

"Does Master Yin also have this doubt?"

Yin Ruohua was taken aback.

The next instant, from the deep ravine slashed by Chen Baiyin Blade, a wisp of gray mist flew out and, with a single swirl, vaguely revealed the figure of Yin Wuji.

Judging from its fleeting appearance, it was clearly just an empty body, not formed from flesh and blood.

"Brother? When did you attach this wisp of energy to Chen Bai?"

Yin Ruohua spoke in astonishment:
"This is the clan's technique, 'The Mysterious Transformation of a Thousand Truths to Control the Body.' Have you mastered this technique? Doesn't using this technique consume one's life essence? Did you see Chen Bai in the picture before casting this technique on him?"

"No, Chen Bai specifically visited you before the event started. Was it at that time?"

Yin Wuji glanced at Yin Ruohua and said indifferently:
"I'll discuss your matter with you later. It seems you only listened to half of what I told you before."

Upon hearing this, Yin Ruohua felt inexplicably guilty and shifted her gaze away from Yin Wuji.

"Brother Chen has a good eye, but I never intended to hide this supernatural power from you."

Yin Wuji shook his head.

He gave Chen Heng a deep look and said with a smile:
"As you said, I am also curious. Brother Chen, what supreme divine power of the Jade Dynasty are you cultivating?"

(End of this chapter)