The Rise of the Sect: I am the most persistent person in the world of immortal cultivation

The moment Ye Yang took to the air, his primordial spirit power surged into him, forming a dense mesh.

The three auras outside were completely enveloped.

Upon this investigation, he was quite surprised.

The three auras that arrived this time were far more powerful than the five that came before.

In particular, the leader's aura was as deep and profound as an abyss, and his spiritual power was completely unhindered, seemingly merging with the void.

It turned out to be a cultivation level of the perfected Yuan Shen Dao realm.

The other two, though slightly inferior, were both at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, making them many times stronger than the previous attackers.

"The coast of the East China Sea is indeed a place where hidden talents reside."

Ye Yang pondered to himself.

"This place is adjacent to the Penglai Mountains, and indeed there are many eminent people here."

In the cultivation world, the Primordial Spirit Dao Realm is already a dominant force.

Taking advantage of the Dragon Lord's breakthrough, he actually met several people in one day.

No wonder the Dragon King chose this place to rebuild his Water Palace back then.

And the other side.

The Sun-Chasing Flying Turtle followed closely behind, its red light, though not completely faded, had diminished considerably.

Clearly, it sensed the three powerful auras flying towards it and was momentarily frightened.

However, after experiencing it for a while, Ye Yang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Although the three auras that arrived were strong, they were not malicious; they were merely probing.

Ye Yang walked out of the water mansion, his hands behind his back, and soon appeared in the sky.

Ye Yang looked at the group of people who had come.

The leader was an elderly man dressed in a plain white Taoist robe, with white hair and beard, holding a whisk in his hand, with clear eyes and a strong vitality surrounding him.

Behind him were two people, one dressed in a red short jacket with a seven-star magic sword at his waist, exuding an exceptionally sharp aura.

The other person wore a blue robe and held a tortoise shell in his hand. He was surrounded by water vapor, which was somewhat similar to the atmosphere of the East China Sea waves around him.

At this moment, after Ye Yang appeared, it wasn't just Ye Yang who looked at them.

They also looked at Ye Yang.

"But is it Ye Daozu of the Flying Heaven Sect who is in front?"

The old man in white robes seemed to have thought of something and spoke first, his tone respectful.

With a gentle flick of his whisk, he bowed to Ye Yang.

"This old man, 'Songfengzi,' greets the senior. These two beside me are Daoist 'Chifeng' and Mr. 'Xuanshui.'"

"We are all independent cultivators who are quietly cultivating in the Penglai Immortal Mountain. Today, we sensed a strong fluctuation of spiritual energy here, so we came to investigate. We have no intention of offending you."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yang raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Fellow Daoist, do you recognize me, Ye?"

He raised his hand in a gesture of support, indicating that Song Fengzi did not need to be so polite, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry. "I, Ye, have never set foot on Penglai Immortal Mountain before, and I have never met you, fellow Daoist."

Upon hearing this, Matsukaze quickly explained with a smile.

"Dao Ancestor, you may not know this, but although I have lived in Penglai for a long time, I am also a registered rogue cultivator of the Dao Alliance."

"Last year, when the Dao Alliance held the Anti-Demon Conference, I was fortunate enough to see you, senior. I also heard that Dao Ancestor has been active in the East China Sea recently, so I dared to recognize you."

The Taoist Chifeng beside him added to the discussion.

"The story of Daozu Ye slaying the Demon Ancestor with a single sword has already spread throughout the cultivation world. We rogue cultivators regard the Daozu's image jade slip as a sacred text, studying it every day, hoping to glean some understanding of the method of slaying demons from the Daozu's sword intent."

"It is truly a great honor for us to see its true form today!"

“Indeed, the Dao Ancestor’s sword intent is refined, and he also carries the killing aura of returning from the Demon Realm. He is exactly the same as the one in the jade slip. We old folks can naturally recognize him.”

Ye Yang then understood, and his tone softened somewhat.

"I see. I was overthinking it. May I ask if the three of you have come here today for any other reason than to investigate the fluctuations of spiritual energy?"

Upon hearing this, Song Fengzi's eyes flashed with anticipation. He stepped forward, cupped his hands in a respectful bow to Ye Yang, and spoke sincerely.

"To be honest, I have a request. I have cultivated for three hundred years and have reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm, but I have never been able to reach the threshold of the Void Refining Realm. I have been stuck at this bottleneck for decades."

"Today, I sensed the fluctuations here as the Dragon Lord broke through to the Void Refinement Realm, and I thought... could I humbly request the Dao Ancestor to grant us permission to witness the ceremony here?"

Upon hearing this, Chi Feng and Mr. Xuan Shui quickly stepped forward, their eyes filled with anticipation.

"We also wish to take this opportunity to observe the process of breaking through to the Void Refinement Realm, and perhaps we can glean some insights into the true meaning of the Great Dao from it. We hope that you will grant our request, Senior!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Yang couldn't help but ponder.

The process of breaking through to the Void Refinement Realm is extremely secretive, and ordinary cultivators have no chance to witness it. No wonder these people were so moved.

If these three are allowed to stay, it would certainly forge a good relationship, but we must also be wary of unforeseen events.

But then I thought about it again. Song Fengzi was already at the peak of the Yuan Shen Dao Realm, and Chi Feng and Master Xuan Shui were both at the mid-stage of the Yuan Shen Dao Realm. They were all top combatants in the cultivation world.

There was no conflict of interest among them in this treacherous world of cultivation.

Cultivating good relationships is more likely to lead to a longer and more successful life than constantly engaging in acts of violence and seeking revenge.

In other words.

If they can truly gain some insights during the Dragon Lord's breakthrough process, they will have incurred a debt of gratitude.

This is also a good thing for both the Dao Alliance and the Flying Heaven Sect.

“Since you three fellow Daoists have come seeking the Dao, I, Ye, will naturally not stop you.”

Ye Yang nodded slowly, his tone solemn.

"There is one thing that needs to be explained in advance: the Dragon Lord's breakthrough has reached a critical stage. When attending the ceremony, you must not disturb him, and you must not get within a hundred feet of the secluded cultivation room, so as not to disturb the Dragon Lord and ruin the important breakthrough."

Upon hearing this, Song Fengzi and the other two were overjoyed and bowed to Ye Yang in unison.

"Thank you for your kindness, Dao Ancestor! We will certainly abide by the rules and never disturb the Dragon Lord!"

"Get up." Ye Yang raised his hand to help the three of them up, pointing to a wide, rocky island on the east side of the Water Mansion.

"That place has a wide view and is far from the seclusion room. The three of you can observe from there."

"Thank you, senior!"

Matsukaze and the other two thanked him again, and then flew toward the rocky island that Ye Yang had pointed out.

After landing, he sat cross-legged properly, looking towards the direction of the Water Palace with anticipation in his eyes.

Ye Yang watched the three figures disappear into the distance and nodded to himself.

Although the three were independent cultivators, they were quite polite and seemed to be calm and composed individuals, not troublemakers who would do evil.

He turned back to the Water Palace. As soon as he landed, he saw the Sun-Chasing Flying Turtle approach him, its huge head rubbing against his arm, as if asking about the situation.

"They are all fellow Daoists seeking the Dao, so there is nothing to worry about."

Ye Yang smiled and patted the flying turtle's shell.

"Letting them witness the Dragon Lord's breakthrough is a good thing. You should also prepare well and strive to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm as soon as possible."

"Only in this way can the bloodline of the Heavenly Sun-Chasing Turtle be fully unleashed." The flying turtle nodded as if it understood.

Ye Yang returned to Guanhai Pavilion and looked toward the secluded training room.

At this moment, the light blue light shield in the seclusion room became even more dazzling.

The water-based spiritual energy in the air became increasingly concentrated, and even the seawater outside the Guanhai Pavilion began to slowly rotate, forming a huge vortex.

He knew that the Dragon Lord's breakthrough was imminent, and perhaps within three days, Bia would be able to prepare for the breakthrough.

On the reef island, Song Fengzi and his two companions sat cross-legged, their eyes fixed intently on the direction of the Water Mansion.

Early morning three days later.

Suddenly, winds and clouds rose and surged over the East China Sea.

The once calm sea surface was suddenly churned up with giant waves tens of meters high.

Countless mighty tides, like silver snakes, surged forth from the deep sea and converged towards the Dragon Lord's Palace.

The azure light shield surrounding the meditation chamber had expanded to its maximum, resembling a giant water sphere that enveloped the entire chamber.

For a moment, even the air seemed to be permeated by the water-based spiritual energy, shimmering with a faint, moist glow.

Ye Yang was already standing at the highest point of the Guanhai Pavilion, his primordial spirit power fully unleashed, vigilantly observing the surrounding movements.

The Sun-Chasing Flying Turtle also dived into the waters surrounding the Water Palace. The patterns on its golden carapace glowed with a dazzling red light, creating an invisible defensive barrier on the sea surface to prevent any accidental disturbance.

Meanwhile, the three people on the reef island, including Matsukazeko, held their breath and stared intently at the direction of the secluded training room, even softening their breathing.

They could clearly sense that a powerful aura was constantly rising within the azure light shield.

Like a volcano about to erupt, it carries a power that can shake the heavens and the earth.

"coming!"

Matsukaze sat cross-legged, muttering to himself, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

As soon as he finished speaking, the light blue light shield in the secluded room suddenly cracked with a "crack".

Immediately afterwards, a scorching golden flame shot out from the gap in the light shield.

That's the Dragon Lord's pure Yang Dragon Fire!
However, it is completely different from the previous masculine flame.

The dragon fire contained the gentle warmth of water-based spiritual energy, perfectly blending fierceness and gentleness. As soon as it appeared, it stirred up the surrounding water-based spiritual energy to become even more violent.

The giant waves on the sea surface actually followed the trajectory of the dragon fire, forming swirling eddies.

Like countless giant dragons, they circled and roared around the secluded meditation room.

"This is... a fusion of pure Yang dragon fire and water-based spiritual power?"

Mr. Xuan Shui on the reef island suddenly opened his eyes wide, and the tortoise shell in his hand made a "buzzing" sound.

"I have practiced water-based techniques for a hundred years, and although I know that water and fire can be combined, I cannot achieve such purity."

'In the past, we only knew that water could overcome fire, but we never thought that a fierce fire could be amplified by the power of water, and that gentle water could be strengthened by the power of fire...'

He subconsciously mobilized the water-based spiritual energy around his body.

Following the trajectory of the dragon fire and water vortex, the originally stagnant spiritual energy suddenly became much smoother, and his eyes were full of excitement.

Song Fengzi couldn't help but grip the whisk in his hand tightly, his eyes fixed on the dragon fire.

"What a perfect 'yin and yang in harmony'! The Dragon Lord, with his pure yang body and the feeling of dragon fire, merged with the tides of the ocean."

"Theoretically speaking, these are contradictory paths, but by taking advantage of the breakthrough, I have merged my own dragon fire with the waters of the East Sea. This is the true essence of 'following the natural way'!"

"Moreover, the 'Void Fusion' of the Refining Void Realm is not about forcibly merging one's own Dao power into the void, but rather about first allowing one's own Dao power to merge with the power of the surrounding heaven and earth, and then using the bridge of the power of heaven and earth to establish a connection with the void..."

"I used to think that I could use sword intent as the sharpest point to forcibly cleave through the void, but that backfired!"

He subconsciously made a sword-finger gesture, and a wisp of sword energy condensed at his fingertips.

It's just that it's no longer as sharp and domineering as before, but rather carries a gentle swirling quality, like a whirlpool.

As soon as the sword energy appeared, it resonated faintly with the surrounding air, clearly indicating that it had gained some understanding.

Just as the three were comprehending the truth, the light blue light barrier in the secluded cultivation room suddenly exploded completely!

Countless water-based spiritual energies intertwined with the pure yang dragon fire, transforming into a massive pillar of light that shot straight into the sky.

Within the pillar of light, the figure of the Dragon Lord slowly emerged.

His Taoist robes had been stained a pale gold by spiritual energy.

Faint dragon fire swirled in his hair, and the moment he opened his eyes, a golden light shot straight into the void.

The once empty void began to ripple.

The surrounding ocean waves seemed to come alive, slowly merging into the ripples, becoming indistinguishable from each other.

"boom!"

A deep rumble came from the void, followed by a torrent of pure spiritual energy pouring down from it.

Like sweet rain, it flowed into the Dragon Lord's body. His aura instantly stabilized, no longer as violent as before, but becoming as calm and profound as an abyss.

It carries a mysterious feeling of merging with the void.

Finally, I've broken through to the Refining Void Dao Realm!
"It's done!" Ye Yang felt relieved and a smile of satisfaction appeared on his face.

The three on the reef island were so excited that they stood up and bowed in the direction of the secluded chamber. Matsukaze's eyes were filled with emotion.

"Today I witnessed the Dragon Lord's breakthrough, which is better than my ten years of seclusion! I finally understand why I have been unable to break through to the Void Refinement Realm for so long. It turns out that there was a problem with my cultivation method."

"I am deeply moved by witnessing this ceremony today. Thank you, Dragon Lord, and thank you, Dao Ancestor Ye!"

After they finished speaking, the group bowed to Ye Yang and Long Jun in unison, performing the rites of a disciple.

At this moment, the Dragon Lord slowly landed on the square in front of the Sea-Viewing Pavilion.

The dragon fire and water-based spiritual energy around him gradually subsided, and he cupped his hands and smiled at Ye Yang.

"Brother Ye, thank you for your protection over the past three months, and even more so for your guidance back then. Without you, I would not have been able to break through to the Void Refinement Realm so smoothly!"

"Congratulations, Dragon Lord! The main reason you were able to break through is your own substantial accumulation of knowledge and experience."

At this moment, Long Jun also saw Song Fengzi and the other two.

"Thank you for coming to witness the ceremony, fellow Daoists. If you don't mind, why don't you come into my residence and have a drink to celebrate our victory?"

The three of them readily agreed.

For a time, the water palace was filled with joy.
Inside the main hall of the Water Palace, a sumptuous spiritual feast had already been laid out.

Deep-sea shrimp are served on a crystal plate, and millennium-old snow lotus soup is served in a jade bowl. On the table is also a special "tidal brew" from the East China Sea.

This wine was brewed by cultivators from Penglai Immortal Mountain using the spiritual energy of the East Sea tides. It has a refreshing taste and can also nourish spiritual energy. Ordinary cultivators rarely see it.

It was specially brought out by Matsukazeko.

Ye Yang and Long Jun sat in the main seats, while Song Fengzi and the other two took their seats in turn.

After several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere in the hall became increasingly lively. Song Fengzi, holding a wine bowl, smiled at the Dragon Lord.

"The Dragon Lord's breakthrough to the Void Refinement Realm is truly a blessing for the East Sea! With you in charge in the future, coupled with the prestige of Dao Ancestor Ye, if any fools dare to cause trouble, they will surely be made to return home without ever leaving!"

...(End of chapter)