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

After accepting Song Fengzi's invitation, Ye Yang did not rest immediately.

He took out the Void Escape Technique and the bones of the ancient Thunder Roc and carefully studied them.

We've just made some progress, now's the time to strike while the iron is hot.

“This Thunder Roc bird is indeed extraordinary.”

Ye Yang placed the ancient Thunder Roc bone on his knees.

Then, using the power of the primordial spirit to activate the spatial perception remaining in the bones, and at the same time comparing the rune trajectories in the ancient books, he repeatedly deduced the point of convergence between the escape technique and the sword prison space in his sea of ​​consciousness.

As the simulation progressed...

The cocoon of light surrounding him grew increasingly dense.

At this moment, the vast spiritual energy outside the cave was drawn into his body by an invisible vortex.

Meanwhile, within his spiritual sea of ​​consciousness, the outline of the surrounding space became increasingly clear.

The spatial barrier, which could originally only imprison enemies, was now able to tremble slightly as the escape runes flowed, sometimes shrinking to an inch and sometimes expanding to a foot.

The frequency of spatial folding increased rapidly. He slightly released a sword aura, which did not dissipate after it appeared, but instead arranged itself into a circle around him.

Ye Yang clenched his fist slightly and noticed that the binding force in this space was also increasing.

What surprised him even more was...

When he infused his sword intent into the surrounding spatial nodes, using his hands as a seal, the heavy sword force was able to tear apart even the smallest spatial cracks.

Although it is not enough to cause substantial harm.

However, when combined with the Heaven-Splitting Sword Technique, their interaction in space becomes increasingly harmonious.

After a night of meditation, the east began to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

Ye Yang finally put away his cultivation technique.

The next moment, he slowly opened his eyes, a streak of blue light flashing in them.

With a raised hand, a wisp of sword energy condensed from his fingertips.

The sword energy was surrounded by faint spatial ripples, as if it could instantly change direction and hide in the void with just a thought.

At this moment, he could clearly perceive it.

His control over spatial power has not only improved further, but the bottleneck in his swordsmanship has also shown signs of loosening.

Given time, if one can fully master the "Void Escape Technique".

It seems that the fusion of the third style of swords and sabers will naturally come together.

As I stepped out the door, a refreshing sea breeze, carrying with it spiritual energy, rushed towards me.

Ye Yang took a deep breath and felt refreshed. Although his cultivation had not broken through to a higher realm, his trip to Penglai Immortal Island had been quite fruitful.

It allows people to gain more insights into the principles of space.

Because of the agreement made last night.

Ye Yang looked up and saw that Song Fengzi had been waiting at the door for a long time.

At this moment, he stood on the stone steps outside the cave.

His plain white Taoist robe gleamed softly in the morning light, and several other cultivators stood beside him, all looking respectfully toward the cave dwelling.

"Senior, you've finally emerged from seclusion!"

When Song Fengzi saw Ye Yang come out, he quickly stepped forward to greet him, his tone full of admiration.

“We have been waiting here for half an hour, afraid of disturbing your cultivation, so we dared not knock on the door rashly.”

Ye Yang nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the three people beside Song Fengzi.

The leader was dressed in a blue Taoist robe and held a jade ruyi in his hand. His aura was as steady as a mountain.

On the left is a female cultivator wearing a purple dress, with a jade pendant hanging from her waist, and her body is surrounded by lively wood-type spiritual energy.

On the right is a burly cultivator carrying a giant axe on his back, exuding a fierce yet unassuming aura.

Before Ye Yang could speak, the cultivator holding the jade ruyi bowed respectfully.

"Junior Qing Xuanzi greets Dao Ancestor Ye! I have heard that Dao Ancestor Ye killed the Refining Void Demon Ancestor with a single sword and protected the safety of our cultivation world. I have long admired him."

"To see your true face today is truly an honor beyond measure!"

"Junior Ziyao greets Daozu Ye!"

The female cultivator in purple also bowed, her voice clear and crisp.

"Fellow Daoist Songfengzi mentioned to us yesterday that the Dao Ancestor is here. We rushed here overnight just to pay our respects to the venerable elder. We hope the Dao Ancestor will not refuse us."

The cultivator carrying the giant axe clasped his hands and bowed deeply, his voice booming like a bell.

"Junior 'Li Tian' greets Dao Ancestor Ye!"

"Dao Ancestor's killing in the Demon Realm has made the demons tremble with fear. He is a role model for us cultivators. If Dao Ancestor needs us in the future, this junior is willing to follow Dao Ancestor to fight in all directions!"

Seeing this, Ye Yang quickly raised his hand to help.

"Fellow Daoists, you are too kind. I was merely doing my duty and do not deserve such a title."

He understood immediately; it must have been Song Fengzi who had revealed his identity and deeds to these cultivators yesterday.

Song Fengzi stepped forward with a smile and introduced Ye Yang to everyone.

“Senior, these three are all well-known rogue cultivators in the Penglai Immortal Mountain area.”

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuanzi is skilled in the Dao of Formations, Fellow Daoist Ziyao is proficient in alchemy, and Fellow Daoist Litian is an outstanding body refiner. All of them are experts in the Nascent Soul Dao Realm."

“Yesterday I mentioned that you were here, and they insisted on coming to pay their respects. I hope you will not take offense at their abruptness.”

“All three of you are pillars of the cultivation world. It is a pleasure for me to get to know you all.”

Ye Yang spoke calmly, his gaze sweeping over the three of them.

"Would you all like to join me at the Treasure Pavilion? It's just as I am, as I'd like to see the rare treasures of the Penglai Ghost Market."

Upon hearing this, Qing Xuanzi and the other two were overjoyed and nodded in agreement.

"It is our great fortune to be able to walk alongside the Dao Ancestor!"

"Senior, please follow me."

After finishing speaking, Song Fengzi waved his hand and summoned a blue flying boat.

The boat was carved with intricate cloud patterns, and a lifelike wooden crane stood at the bow.

"This boat is called the 'River Cloud Boat'. Although it is not as fast as the Wind Chaser Boat I rode a few days ago, it is more stable and can quickly traverse the spiritual mist, which is perfect for getting to the Treasure Pavilion."

Ye Yang nodded and boarded the flying boat with the others.

Song Fengzi activated his spiritual power, and the flying boat slowly rose into the air, heading towards the depths of the Ghost Market.

The boat sailed smoothly, and the sea breeze caressed our faces.

Qing Xuanzi and the other two would often ask Ye Yang for advice on fighting demons. Ye Yang would not hold back and would tell them about the common demon tactics and countermeasures in the Demon Realm.

The Daoist Ziyao even took out his own "Jade God Pill" and gave it to Ye Yang as a token of respect.

Ye Yang couldn't refuse, so he had to accept it, secretly feeling grateful.

This vast and boundless Penglai Mountain is home to many reclusive cultivators.

This trip not only yielded the Thunder Roc Bone and the Void Escape Technique, but also allowed them to make several allies at the Nascent Soul Dao Realm.

Although these people's cultivation levels were nothing to him, in the world of cultivation, it is naturally better to have one more friend than one more enemy.

Even if we take a step back, it will still bring many benefits and immense assistance to the Flying Heaven Sect in the future. After the flying boat passed through layers of spiritual mist, about an hour later, a pavilion floating in mid-air could be vaguely seen in the distance.

The entire pavilion is made of white jade, with bells hanging from the eaves. When the wind blows, the bells ring out in a clear, melodious, and crisp sound.

"Senior, we've arrived at the Treasure Pavilion!"

Matsukaze pointed to the pavilion in front of her, her tone filled with anticipation.

"The pavilion contains countless treasures, and many high-level cultivators exchange high-level treasures here. If you have any needs, senior, you may be able to find what you are looking for."

Ye Yang looked up and saw that the outside of the Treasure Pavilion was surrounded by spiritual energy.

A number of monks could be vaguely seen queuing to enter.

Most of the people inside are cultivators at the Heavenly Gang True Person level or above, and even cultivators at the Primordial Spirit Dao Realm or the Refining Void Dao Realm can often be seen.

For a moment, a sense of anticipation arose in his heart.

Matsukaze descended the flying boat.

Ye Yang and the others stopped in front of the Zangzhen Pavilion.

As soon as Ye Yang arrived at the pavilion, he felt an ancient and profound aura emanating from it.

He looked up and realized that the door to the Treasure Pavilion was made of a single piece of black iron.

The door is carved with scenes of ancient monks trading.

Some early people, clad in animal skins, traded spiritual fruits for ores, while others, Taoist priests, carrying whisks, exchanged jade slips for elixirs.

Every line is lifelike.

“Senior, this Treasure Pavilion has a history of over three thousand years.”

Matsukaze walked at the front, gently stroking the patterns on the door with his hand, his tone full of reverence.

"Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a Taoist named Wanbao on Penglai Immortal Mountain. Seeing that there were many disputes among cultivators, he spent a hundred years of his cultivation to build this pavilion."

"Then, in order to avoid fighting, that senior personally set three rules: 'fairness, secrecy, and voluntariness'."

"For the next thousand or ten thousand years, no matter how turbulent the outside world was, the rules of the Treasure Pavilion never changed."

Qing Xuanzi added from the side.

"What's even more peculiar is the array formation of this Treasure Pavilion. The pavilion forms its own small space, which not only isolates it from detection but also suppresses the cultivation level of cultivators. Even cultivators at the Refining Void Dao Realm can only use the power of the Nascent Soul Dao Realm when they enter. This is to prevent anyone from taking advantage of their strength to seize treasures and to ensure fair transactions."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yang was secretly amazed.

The fact that this formation can suppress the cultivation level of high-level cultivators suggests that its sophistication far surpasses that of the Flying Heaven Sect's protective mountain formation.

He followed the others into the pavilion, passed through a pale golden light curtain, and the scene before him suddenly changed.

What was originally a narrow entrance turned out to be a spacious hall.

The ceiling of the hall is inlaid with countless luminous pearls, which emit a soft light and illuminate the entire space as if it were daytime.

Dozens of jade counters were placed on both sides of the hall, and behind the counters sat waiters dressed in uniform blue clothes.

Each waiter had a water mirror in front of him, reflecting the treasures for sale.

There were ancient jade pieces gleaming with a faint light, magical artifacts shimmering with runes, and spiritual plants sealed in jade boxes—a dazzling array that left one breathless.

In the center of the hall was a spacious open area.

Many cultivators gathered there, some talking in hushed tones, others displaying their treasures; the atmosphere was lively but not noisy.

“There are two types of transactions at the Treasure Pavilion.”

Matsukazeko continued her introduction.

“One method is to ‘consign’ the item at the counter, where the attendants in the pavilion will appraise it. If a monk takes a liking to it, he can directly hand it over to the attendant, and the pavilion will take a 10% commission.”

"Another option is to 'sell in person' in the central open space. Cultivators can display their treasures and negotiate prices directly with buyers. The pavilion is only responsible for maintaining order and does not take a penny."

"However, to sell in person, you need to have a 'treasure of the market'; you can't just sell ordinary goods here."

Ye Yang nodded in agreement, his gaze sweeping across the central open space. Just as he was about to examine the treasures in the display case more closely, he suddenly heard a loud voice coming from the center of the open space.

"Fellow Daoists, please look! This is the 'Boundary-Stabilizing Stone'! It is a supreme treasure used to stabilize the boundaries of the secret realm. Although only fragments remain now, it can still suppress spatial rifts."

"If any fellow Daoist is interested, all that is required is a low-grade Dao artifact or three spiritual herbs that are over a thousand years old, and we can exchange them!"

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a monk in a black cloak standing in the center of the open space.

He held a fist-sized gray stone in his hand. The stone was octagonal, its surface covered with cracks, but a faint golden halo flowed between them.

It was the "boundary stone" he mentioned.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding cultivators quickly gathered around.

After all, items that can be used in secret realms or small worlds are top-tier treasures.

"It really is a fragment of the boundary stone!"

When Ye Yang saw this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Qing Xuanzi, who was standing nearby, spoke up.

"This treasure was extremely rare in ancient times, and I never expected to see it here today. If it can truly suppress spatial rifts, it will be of great benefit to the protective formations of many sects or the repair of small worlds."

"However, we still need to carefully examine how much of the fragment's efficacy remains."

Daoist Ziyao nodded in agreement.

"This item is indeed quite expensive. After all, the difficulty of refining Dao artifacts is well known, and even obtaining a low-grade Dao artifact is extremely difficult."

Ye Yang's gaze fell on the boundary stone, and he quietly probed it with a wisp of spiritual power condensed at his fingertips.

The stone indeed contained a rich spatial power. Although it was unstable due to its broken state, it subtly resonated with the Sword Prison Space and Void Escape Technique that he had previously comprehended.

If this fragment of the boundary-fixing stone could be integrated into the Sword Prison, it might increase the spatial confinement power by another 30%.

They can even use the power within the stone to grasp the essence of spatial folding more quickly.

Just as he was about to step forward for a closer look, another cultivator walked onto the open space, carrying a bronze box in his hand, his voice steady.

"Everyone, this box contains the seeds of the 'Demon-Devouring Vine'! This vine feeds exclusively on demonic energy. Once planted, it can purify the demonic energy within a ten-mile radius and also bear 'Demon-Devouring Fruits.' These fruits absorb demonic energy but produce pure primordial energy and spiritual energy."

"This item can only be exchanged for a treasure that can repair the primordial spirit, or a jade slip containing ancient elixir formulas!"

The moment this sound was uttered, the surrounding cultivators became even more agitated.

After the last demonic chaos, many places were invaded by demons, leaving behind a large amount of demonic energy.

This Demon-Devouring Vine has unique effects; it is exceptionally effective at purifying demonic energy and can also produce primordial fruits.

The results are indeed remarkable.

When Ye Yang heard the words "Demon-Devouring Vine", his heart suddenly stirred.

Previously, the demons launched a large-scale attack and used the Blackwater River as their breeding ground.

There is also a secret realm where the Demon Ancestor is trapped.

Although the disciples of the Flying Heaven Sect cleaned it up many times, a large amount of demonic energy still remained deep in the earth veins, making most of the secret realm undevelopable.

If the Demon-Devouring Vine could be planted, it would not only purify the remaining demonic energy, but also nourish the secret realm with the spiritual energy produced by the Demon-Devouring Fruit.
Given time, it might be possible to transform it into the core training ground of the Flying Heaven Sect.
They even created their own private garden for spiritual plants.

He shifted his gaze from the boundary stone and strode towards the cultivator holding the bronze box.

As he approached, the surrounding cultivators, sensing the immense pressure emanating from him, instinctively made way for him.

"Can the Demon-Devouring Vine seed in your hand, fellow Daoist, truly purify ten miles of demonic energy?" (End of Chapter)