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

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

Upon seeing Ye Yang's question, the cultivator holding the bronze box flashed a confident look in his eyes and immediately said loudly,
"If you don't believe me, I'll demonstrate it for you!"

After saying that, he raised his hand and took out a black porcelain bottle from his storage ring. He uncorked it, and a wisp of dense black demonic energy immediately wafted out.

"This is demonic energy that I specially captured, fellow Daoist, please take a look."

After he finished speaking, he pointed with his finger.

That demonic aura carried a bone-chilling cold.

As soon as it appeared, the surrounding cultivators all took a half step back, clearly wary of the demonic energy's corrosive influence.

A pale green wood-elemental aura condensed at the cultivator's fingertips.

The next moment, he gently touched a Demon-Devouring Vine seed in the bronze box and uttered a low shout: "Rise!"

moment.

The pitch-black seeds of the Demon-Devouring Vine then began to glow faintly.

Immediately afterwards, a slender black vine broke through the soil.

The surface of the vines was covered with fine purple tentacles, like countless tiny mouths, which sucked in the drifting demonic energy.

In the blink of an eye, the vast demonic energy was completely devoured by the vines, leaving not a trace behind.

Even more peculiar.

After absorbing the demonic energy, a pale green fruit the size of a grain of rice sprouted from the top of the vine, radiating pure spiritual energy and vitality.

It was the prototype of the Demon-Devouring Fruit.

"Fellow Taoist, please take a look!"

The monk gathered up the vines and seeds, his tone full of confidence.

"This vine can not only purify demonic energy, but also transform it into spiritual energy to bear fruit. This is no exaggeration!"

The surrounding cultivators nodded in approval upon seeing this.

Many people's eyes showed eagerness, but they thought of the cultivator's previous actions.

The condition of "exchanging for a treasure to repair one's primordial spirit or an ancient elixir recipe" made them suppress their thoughts.

Treasures that can repair the primordial spirit are already rare, and ancient pill formulas are even more so, something that ordinary cultivators simply cannot obtain.

Ye Yang saw that the Demon-Devouring Vine could indeed absorb demonic energy to grow, which was truly extraordinary.

Now is the key to transforming the Blackwater River Secret Realm.

He stepped forward, his tone calm.

"Fellow Daoist's Demon-Devouring Vine is indeed extraordinary. I wonder what conditions you would be willing to exchange it for? You just mentioned 'exchanging it for a treasure to repair the primordial spirit or an ancient elixir formula.' If it is an elixir, would you be willing to make an exception?"

Upon hearing this, the cultivator pondered for a moment, seemingly thinking of Ye Yang's powerful aura and the possibility that he might be able to produce some remarkable pills, before speaking up.

"Although pills are good, they are ultimately just one-time consumables. Having the pill formula would be the best thing."

"If you insist on exchanging it with pills, that is not impossible."

"However, these Demon-Devouring Vine seeds are extremely rare. One high-grade pill can only be exchanged for a hundred seeds. If you want more, I can offer you some discounts."

"A hundred seeds for one pill, that would be acceptable."

Ye Yang's heart stirred.

The "Jade God Pill" that he just received from Daoist Ziyao is a top-grade spiritual pill for stabilizing the primordial spirit.

Although the Blackwater River Secret Realm covers a vast area.

While a hundred seeds may not be enough to cover the entire secret realm, they are sufficient to create a core area, which can then be gradually supplemented with more seeds later.

Thinking of this, Ye Yang no longer hesitated and took out a jade bottle from his storage ring. It was the Jade God Pill that Zi Yao had given him.

He poured one out and placed it in his palm.

This elixir was pure white and emitted a faint fragrance. As soon as it appeared, it attracted the attention of many people.

"This is the Jade God Pill, which can stabilize the primordial spirit, dispel inner demons, and also has a repairing effect on those whose primordial spirit is damaged. It can be considered a high-grade pill."

Ye Yang handed over the pill.

"I'll exchange this Jade God Pill for a hundred of your Demon-Devouring Vine seeds. What do you say, fellow Daoist?"

The cultivator took the Mind-Concentrating Pill, probed it with his fingertips using spiritual energy, and a moment later, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"It is indeed a pill for repairing the primordial spirit, and it is even better than I expected. In that case, here are a hundred seeds for you, fellow Daoist!"

After saying that, he opened the bronze box, counted out a hundred seeds of the Devouring Demon Vine, each about the size of a peanut, carefully placed them into a specially made jade box, and handed it to Ye Yang.

Ye Yang reached out and took the jade box.

The jade box felt slightly cool to the touch. When Ye Yang opened it, he saw a hundred seeds neatly arranged, each one plump and round, and most of them were of good quality.

He nodded in satisfaction, put the jade box into his storage ring, and then said...

"If you have any extra seeds, I am willing to exchange them for high-grade pills after my experiment is successful."

The cultivator was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly replied.

"Fellow Daoist, rest assured! I still have quite a few seeds. If you need them in the future, you can find me in 'Qinghe Valley' in the eastern part of Penglai."

"Just send a message, and I will bring the seeds to the appointment!"

He was afraid of missing out on a "big client" like Ye Yang.

He quickly reported his location and handed over a communication jade slip.

Ye Yang took the jade slip and put it away. After saying goodbye to the cultivator, he turned around and walked towards the cultivator who was selling boundary stones.

Seeing this, Song Fengzi, Qing Xuanzi, and the others quickly followed.

At this moment, Ye Yang's extravagant gesture has attracted the attention of many people.

At this moment, many people saw that he had his eye on the boundary stone and were curious about what treasure he would offer in exchange.

The cultivator holding the boundary stone had already noticed the commotion. When he saw Ye Yang approaching, his eyes lit up with anticipation, and he stepped forward to greet him.

"Is this fellow Daoist interested in the Boundary-Stabilizing Stone? Just now you exchanged a high-grade pill for the Demon-Devouring Vine, so you must have some extraordinary treasures in your possession."

"If you can offer something that suits my taste, this boundary-fixing stone will belong to you, fellow Daoist!"

Ye Yang stopped and looked at the boundary stone in the cultivator's hand, speaking in a calm tone.

“This stone can suppress spatial rifts and is indeed of great use to me. Fellow Daoist previously asked for a Dao artifact or three thousand-year-old spiritual plants. Although I do not have any thousand-year-old spiritual plants, I do have a Dao artifact, which may be able to exchange with you.”

After saying that, Ye Yang took out the black short blade from his storage ring.

It was the low-grade Dao artifact that had been exchanged from the silver-masked cultivator.

Although the dagger's power was partially suppressed by the Treasure Pavilion's formation, a faint aura of Dao artifact still lingered around its blade.

The dragon pattern on the blade gleamed coldly under the light of the luminous pearl, subtly exuding a sharp aura.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding cultivators let out a series of low gasps of surprise.

If it weren't for the rules of the ghost market, people would have already been exclaiming and discussing it.

The difficulty of crafting Dao artifacts far exceeds the imagination of ordinary cultivators, making them a rare commodity in the cultivation world.

If it weren't for the support of a sect or power behind him...

Most cultivators who have broken through to the Nascent Soul Dao Realm do not carry Dao artifacts with them.

Even if it is just a low-grade Dao artifact, its value far surpasses that of most treasures and is far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Previously, someone wanted to exchange two thousand-year-old spiritual plants for the boundary stone.

Having been rejected by the cultivator, Ye Yang now directly takes out a Dao artifact, clearly determined to win.

The cultivator's eyes were fixed on the dagger, and his breathing became rapid.

He reached out and took the dagger, his fingertips carefully probing the blade with spiritual energy.

When he sensed the unique primal power of the Dao artifact, his eyes flashed with wild joy.

"It's a Dao artifact! It really is a low-grade Dao artifact! If you're willing to exchange it for this, I'll naturally agree!"

next moment.

Without hesitation, he handed the boundary stone to Ye Yang, his tone urgent.

"This fragment of the Boundary-Stabilizing Stone belongs to you today, fellow Daoist!" Ye Yang took the Boundary-Stabilizing Stone and probed it with his fingertip spiritual energy.

The rich spatial power within the stone resonated subtly with the Void Escape Technique he had just acquired.

"It is indeed a rare and precious item."

Ye Yang nodded in satisfaction and put the boundary stone into his storage ring.

The surrounding cultivators cast envious glances as the deal was struck.

Some people secretly regretted not being able to bring out enough treasures, while others marveled at Ye Yang's luck and strength.

"You have excellent taste, senior!"

Matsukaze stepped forward, her tone full of admiration.

"This boundary-fixing stone can help you comprehend the Dao of Space, and your swordsmanship will surely reach a higher level in the future!"

"If I weren't short of money, I would have liked to bid on such a wonderful treasure."

Zi Yao smiled and agreed.

"Senior's trip to the Treasure Pavilion has been incredibly fruitful, yielding both the Demon-Devouring Vine and the Boundary-Stabilizing Stone!"

Ye Yang nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping across the hall.

Now that he has obtained the treasures he needed, there is no need for him to stay in the Treasure Pavilion any longer.

He raised his hand and took out an empty jade box from his storage ring, then selected a few more treasures, and finally sold all the spoils he had gained in the Demon Realm.

After doing all of this, Ye Yang folded the black cloth and walked out of the Treasure Pavilion.

"Fellow Daoists, I am deeply grateful for your hospitality during this trip to Penglai. I have gained a great deal from your hospitality."

"Now that I have obtained what I needed, I will not linger any longer and will take my leave."

Upon hearing this, Song Fengzi and the others quickly responded.

"You're too kind, senior! It's our honor to travel with you."

"If you ever visit Penglai again in the future, please let us know, and we will certainly welcome you with open arms!"

Qing Xuanzi and the other two also cupped their hands in greeting.

"May you have a safe journey, senior! If the Dao Alliance ever again takes action against demons, we will certainly fight alongside you!"

Ye Yang nodded in acknowledgment and then stepped into the air and disappeared.

Just as Ye Yang's figure disappeared into the spiritual mist outside the Treasure Pavilion.

There was a strange movement in a corner of the pavilion.

Four cultivators wearing bronze masks and black cloaks slowly rose to their feet.

They exchanged a glance, their eyes beneath the masks revealing a hint of greed and ruthlessness.

The next moment, the group didn't say anything, but quietly followed in Ye Yang's direction.

Matsukaze was the first to notice the movement of the four people, and his brows furrowed instantly.

He leaned close to Zi Yao's ear and whispered very softly.

"It's the 'Blood-Faced Old Demon' gang! A few years ago, they robbed cultivators in the East China Sea area and had many lives on their hands."

"It is said that two fellow cultivators at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm have fallen into their hands since last year, but I never expected them to dare to show up in the Penglai Ghost Market!"

Qing Xuanzi's eyes sharpened as he glanced in the direction the four had gone, his tone carrying a hint of coldness.

"They must have seen Senior Ye's lavish spending and his departure alone, and wanted to take the opportunity to rob him. But... they probably chose the wrong target."

Upon hearing this, Li Tian Dao Ren couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"These devils must be tired of living! This time, Senior Ye came in disguise, and they didn't recognize his identity."

"If they knew Senior Ye's identity, they probably wouldn't dare to step forward even if they had a few extra lives."

"This isn't robbery, it's practically delivering food to their doorstep!"

Zi Yao nodded in agreement, her eyes full of mockery.

"I'm afraid they've been hiding in the East China Sea for too long, and they've become narrow-minded and think they're something special."

The group exchanged glances and burst into laughter.

Get ready to watch a good show of "self-destruction".

Meanwhile, in the open space in the center of the Treasure Pavilion, discussions about Ye Yang quietly began to circulate.

"Who is An Ren just now? He can casually take out a Dao artifact to exchange for it, and even exchange high-grade pills for the Demon-Devouring Vine. This is too amazing!"

A monk dressed in a gray robe approached his companion, his tone somewhat bewildered.

His companion was a middle-aged monk with fair skin.

He was staring at the stall where Ye Yang had just sold treasures from the Demon Realm, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

"Didn't you notice what that fellow Daoist was selling? Those scales and bones radiating demonic energy are specialties only found in the Demon Realm!"

"These things are rare in the current cultivation world. They must be top experts from the Dao Alliance's expedition to the Demon Realm!"

"A top expert who has ventured into the Demon Realm?"

The gray-robed monk's eyes lit up.

"That range is vast."

"This time, was it Ye Daozu who killed the Refining Void Demon Ancestor with a single sword strike?"

"There are also Qingyun Sanren who broke through in the war, and many other alien predecessors."

"No matter who it is, I think those few devils are going to suffer a big fall!"

Several cultivators nearby, hearing the conversation between the two, gathered around and began to chatter amongst themselves.

Some people had mixed feelings.

"If I had even a tenth of the strength of these Dao Ancestors, I wouldn't be stuck in this Treasure Pavilion..."

Amid the discussions, there was no shortage of awe and envy.

The outer perimeter of Penglai Immortal Island.

Before the mist in the mountains had dissipated, the sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, swept across the sea.

Ye Yang walked on air. Just then, he suddenly sensed something and frowned slightly.

Just then, a very faint ripple appeared in the space around him.

It wasn't a fluctuation caused by his practice of the Void Escape Technique, but rather a strange phenomenon resulting from the collision of a distant, external aura with the surrounding spiritual energy.

"There are four people coming, and they are less than a hundred miles away from me."

In the past, Ye Yang might not have been able to analyze the number and distance of people so accurately through the vibrations in the void.

However, this time on Penglai Immortal Island, he first obtained the Void Escape Technique.

After obtaining Lei Peng's bones, he gained a deeper understanding of spatial power.

Ye Yang paused slightly, his brows furrowing slightly. His primordial spirit power spread out behind him like an invisible net.

The four chilling auras, like a leech, seemed to be forming an encirclement around each other, clearly indicating that they were habitual criminals who had been robbing together for years.

"How dare you!"

Having spent many years in the cultivation world, how could Ye Yang not know these people's plans?

"Fellow Daoist, please wait!"

A rough, hoarse voice came from behind, accompanied by the sound of something cutting through the air.

Four figures suddenly burst out from the spiritual mist, surrounding Ye Yang in a four-sided formation.

"My three brothers and I would like to borrow something from you, fellow Daoist?"

"Oh"

Ye Yang feigned surprise and doubt.

"What is that? Is it my head?" (End of Chapter)