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

Chapter 1188 The Book of Heaven enlightens the way and the purple blade seals the sky
With a miserable howl, the Demon Ancestor's body vanished in a cloud of black mist.

Everyone was about to stop the formation and recuperate.

But at that moment, Ye Yang's gaze suddenly sharpened.

Just after the Demon Ancestor died, dozens of thin pieces with a dark golden luster suddenly scattered on the ground.

Each piece is only the size of a palm, resembling the scales of some creature, but with some differences.

The edges of those thin slices were entwined with extremely faint demonic energy, which was not dissolved by the light of the "Demon-Slaying Purification Array".

Instead, it faintly reveals mysterious patterns under the light, as if it were some kind of secret treasure.

"Please hold your formation for a moment."

Ye Yang raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop.

The next moment, he waved his hand.

A vast amount of Dao power flowed from his fingertips, transforming into a fine net of light.

He carefully enveloped the thin, scale-like sheet within it.

At this moment, Ye Yang could clearly perceive it.

This thin slice does not contain the violent aura of the demon race, but rather an energy that is extremely pure.

In addition to these, there is also a kind of fluctuation that resonates with the rhythm of heaven and earth.

Clearly, this is no ordinary item.

As a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Dao Realm, Yan Qingying also sensed something at this moment, and a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes.

Her pupils contracted slightly when her gaze fell on the thin sheet.

"This...this fragment of a classic text?"

"It is rare that it can remain in the body of a demon for a thousand years without being corrupted by demonic energy."

Ye Yang did not respond, but instead flicked his finger.

One of the fragments flew towards him.

In an instant!
The moment it fell into Ye Yang's hands.

The dark gold patterns on the fragment suddenly lit up, like an ancient lamp that had been sleeping being lit, vaguely revealing the incomplete characters such as "Refining Emptiness" and "Origin".

See here.

Ye Yang's heart skipped a beat.

The next moment, he activated the power within his body and gave a soft shout to the sky.

"Gather!"

With a thud.

The scattered fragments seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, rising from the ground one by one.

Then it began to hover and dance in the air.

Soon.

The vast power of the primordial spirit intertwined into a faint chain of light, linking the fragments together.

Ye Yang counted them.

It corresponds to the number of the Heavenly Gang, with a total of thirty-six fragments, no more and no less.

Each piece is engraved with dense patterns, and some runes still retain extremely strong fluctuations.

It clearly records some profound cultivation method.

"On my command, everyone, use gentle Dao power to protect the fragments and do not allow external influences to interfere."

Ye Yang gave instructions to everyone.

Elder Zhang and the others quickly gathered around, each using their magical powers.

In an instant, countless rays of magical light shone forth, forming a transparent protective shield around the fragment.

The residual power of the "Demon-Slaying Purification Array" was completely isolated from the demonic energy in the air.

See here.

Ye Yang took a deep breath and slowly poured his primordial spirit power into the light chain.

Ye Yang summoned the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and the Evil King Blade.

A faint glint of light emanated from the blade and sword.

The swords and blades brushed against the fragments one by one. Whenever the light threads touched a fragment, the runes would light up with a faint glow, resonating with the other fragments like pieces of a puzzle.

Soon, the broken lines were gradually repaired under the impetus of the Dao power.

"This seems to be... a celestial book that details subsequent breakthroughs in the Void Refinement Realm?"

Ye Yang scanned it with his divine sense and saw the words "method of condensing the origin" on it.

Couldn't help but exclaimed.

Having spent many years in the Void Refining Realm, Ye Yang naturally knew how precious a complete Void Refining Realm advancement manual was.

For ordinary cultivators, breaking through to the Void Refinement Realm is already extremely difficult; to advance further is almost impossible.

The path of cultivation becomes increasingly difficult as you progress.

This strange celestial book seems to be a top-tier inheritance from the upper echelons of the Demon Realm.

It also subtly reveals the opportunity for a breakthrough.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have gained such insights on his first encounter.

Ye Yang slowly raised his hand, and the fragments in the air gradually gathered into the shape of a tattered book under the guidance of his Dao power.

When my gaze swept over the words, “Refining the Dao with demons is not the evil path; returning to the origin breaks through the barrier.”

Ye Yang's fingertips trembled slightly involuntarily. In an instant, the bottleneck that had been building up in his mind for many years suddenly became clear.

"So that's how it is... I was just being stubborn before."

"If I were to verify this method against my cultivation of the Profound Origin Unity Technique!"

Ye Yang murmured softly, a glimmer of understanding flashing in his eyes.

The next moment, he raised his hand and brushed over the fragments, comparing the runes on the ancient text with the Xuan Yuan Gui Yi Jue. He felt that the originally obscure Void Escape Technique had now become clear.

Even the primordial spirit power within his body stirred slightly, seemingly showing signs of a breakthrough.

Seeing the change in his expression, Yan Qingying asked softly.

"Senior Brother Ye, this book seems to be extraordinary, but I wonder if there are any hidden dangers?"

"After all, it was obtained from the demon race, so we still have to be careful, as it may contain the treacherous methods of demonic cultivators."

Ye Yang shook his head and carefully put the fragment into the jade box.

The jade box instantly lit up with a pale golden light, completely isolating the faint demonic energy remaining on the fragment.

"It's alright. Although these fragments originated from the demon race, the things they record are incredibly profound. When I return, I will complete the fragments, which will not only help you and me advance further."

"Perhaps it can also open up a new path for sect cultivators to advance beyond the Nascent Soul Dao Realm."

Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of joy.

The power of that Demon Ancestor was evident to all.

Now, Ye Daozu's words have undoubtedly highlighted the potential of this method.

As long as Ye Daozu's strength can be further improved.

The overall strength of the Flying Heaven Sect will then increase rapidly.

They will also be beneficiaries.

After pondering this celestial book for a moment...

Ye Yang withdrew his gaze and turned to look at the dust-covered crowd beside him.

now.

More than twenty True Immortal cultivators had exhausted most of their magical power, and their robes were still stained with undried demonic blood.

His eyes, however, shone with a clear, surviving light, showing no sign of weariness.

He slowly dissipated the oppressive aura emanating from him, his voice carrying a hint of gentle laughter.

"The successful exorcism today is all thanks to everyone's concerted efforts. Thank you all for your hard work."

Elder Zhang stepped forward first, his Pine Breeze Sword slung across his back, the dark tassels on the sword tassel still swaying gently.

"Dao Ancestor, you are mistaken! Protecting the secret realm and slaying the demons is our duty."

"It is our honor to be able to follow the Dao Ancestor and fight alongside him. How can there be any talk of hardship?"

As soon as he said this, the other cultivators echoed his sentiments.

"If it weren't for the Dao Ancestor setting up the 'Demon-Slaying and Purification Array' and stopping the demon from self-destructing in time, we might not have been able to escape so easily. Dao Ancestor, you don't need to worry about it."

After everyone had finished speaking, Yan Qingying spoke up.

“Senior brother, although the demons have been eliminated, the Blackwater River Secret Realm was once connected to the Bone-Eating Demon Realm. Although the spatial barrier has been repaired, there are still hidden dangers.”

“If we don’t completely close it, stronger demonic cultivators might sneak in by following the spatial traces in the future. We might as well take this opportunity to completely seal off the secret realm.” Ye Yang nodded slightly upon hearing this, as this coincided with his own thoughts.

“Junior Sister Yan is right. Although the Blackwater River Secret Realm has always been a training ground for the sect’s low-level disciples, compared with the potential demonic threat, giving up a training ground is nothing.”

"Today, I will trouble you all to join me in setting up a 'grand formation' to completely sever the connection between the secret realm and the outside world."

"I am willing to obey the Dao Ancestor's command!"

Everyone responded in unison, and under Ye Yang's command, they did not hesitate for a moment.

They all knew that there were still places to train lower-level disciples.

However, if the demonic cultivators were to tear open a spatial rift again, the resulting disaster would be far more severe than simply "losing a training ground".

Several Nascent Soul Realm demons had already caused chaos in the secret realm, but fortunately, they were dealt with by the Dao Ancestor before they even left the secret realm.

If it were truly a Demon Ancestor at the Tribulation Realm who came, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"In that case, everyone, please follow me."

"But before that, there is one more thing to do."

After he finished speaking, Ye Yang caught a glimpse of the black blood bones scattered beside the Xuan Tie base out of the corner of his eye.

Those were fragments that fell from the demon's wings and bones before the demon's body dissipated.

A thought struck him, and he raised his hand to summon the Evil King Blade that was floating beside him into his palm.

The moment the Evil King Blade came into contact with Ye Yang's aura, the blade trembled violently.

The dark and flamboyant blade emitted a faint black mist, like a ferocious beast that had smelled blood, tilting slightly towards the blood and bones, revealing its own desire.

A knowing glint flashed in Ye Yang's eyes.

This Evil King Blade feeds on primordial spirits and demonic energy, and has previously devoured the remnants of several demonic souls.

Now, encountering the blood and bones of a demon in the Refinement of Emptiness realm, one will naturally feel a connection.

"Since you have a request, I will grant it."

Ye Yang said softly, flicked his finger, and a stream of cyan-gold Dao power swept up all the scattered blood and bones, sending them toward the Evil King Blade.

As soon as the blood and bone approached the blade, the Evil King Blade unleashed a powerful suction force.

The pitch-black mist instantly transformed into a gigantic maw, devouring all the blood and bones.

"Buzz!"

soon.

The Evil King Blade emitted a deep hum, a sound that was no longer as cold and sharp as before, but instead had gained a sense of weight and spirituality.

The black mist on the surface of the blade grew thicker, faintly condensing into fine magical patterns.

Even more shockingly, a faint purplish-gold luster gradually emerged from the original dark black color of the blade.

Its subtle, emanating power was no less than that of the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword.

"What a powerful knife!"

"This boundless sharpness is simply beyond my imagination."

Some people couldn't help but take two steps back, their hearts filled with fear, because just now near the Evil King Blade, they had actually felt an indescribable sense of killing intent.

It seemed that if the Evil King Blade moved even slightly, they would have their throats slit by its sharpness.

Then his head fell to the ground.

At this moment, the Evil King Blade returned to his hand, and a surge of pure magical power flowed into his body.

This Evil King Blade was actually able to rival the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword.

The Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword is a superior-grade Dao artifact that the Xuan Yuan Immortal Sect has nurtured for countless years.

Although Ye Yang had many opportunities with the Evil King Blade, it was still quite a distance from being a high-grade Dao artifact.

Yan Qingying couldn't help but speak up.

"Senior brother, this Evil King Blade... it's actually advancing? Judging from this phenomenon, it's probably about to break through to a high-grade Dao artifact!"

High-grade Dao artifacts are extremely rare in the entire cultivation world.
Just like Yan Qingying, although she has only recently broken through to the Nascent Soul Dao Realm.

He only possessed one low-grade Dao artifact.

For ordinary cultivators at the Void Refinement stage, possessing even a mid-grade Dao artifact is a luxury.

If the Evil King Blade can be upgraded to a superior grade, its power will be greatly enhanced, and its ability to restrain the demon race will be stronger.

Ye Yang gently stroked the blade, clearly feeling the joy and gratitude emanating from the Evil King Blade.

This Demon Ancestor, who has been sealed away for many years, is indeed the ultimate tonic.

At this moment, the Evil King Blade not only had a more profound aura, but the spirituality within the blade had also greatly increased.

It could even vaguely resonate with Ye Yang's primordial spirit, as if it had gained a preliminary consciousness.

He nodded slightly.

"This blade inherently possesses the power of devouring. Now that it has absorbed the blood and bones of a demon in the Void Refining Realm, its advancement is only natural. Once it is completely stable, it will be able to advance to a high-grade Dao artifact, providing another powerful weapon for dealing with demons in the future."

As they spoke, the buzzing of the Evil King Blade gradually subsided, and the purple-gold luster of the blade also diminished, leaving only a faint purple-gold pattern on the back of the blade, like the finishing touch.

Ye Yang put away the Evil King Blade and the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword together.

The two sharp blades complemented each other, their cyan-gold and jet-black light intertwining, radiating a chilling pressure.

"Alright, this matter is settled. It's time to get down to business. Please follow me."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone followed closely behind Ye Yang, transforming into more than twenty dazzling rays of light of various colors, and then soaring straight into the sky.

At this moment, in the Blackwater River Secret Realm.

The demonic plants and trees along the way had gradually regained their vitality as the demonic energy dissipated.

The once murky Blackwater River now shimmers with clear light.

Sunlight streamed through the clouds, casting a warm glow on the land that had just endured fierce battles.

Ye Yang took out dozens of jade tablets engraved with "sealing runes" from his storage ring and distributed them to everyone.

"In a moment, I will use the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword to activate the core power. Everyone, stand in the four directions of east, west, south, and north, embed the jade tablets into the array eye, and inject your magic power. Remember not to be impatient for quick results, so as not to cause spatial fluctuations."

"I'll understand later!"

The group took the jade token and quickly dispersed.

Yan Qingying stood on the left side of the main hall with Elder Zhang and four others.

Leader Li and the monks on the west side stood guard on the right.

Yan Qingying and Ye Yang stood together in front of the core of the space, ready to assist in regulating the magical power at any time.

Ye Yang took a deep breath and gently placed the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and the Evil King Blade against the core of the space.

At this moment, the power of Dao within his body was frantically poured in.

The two magical artifacts rotated around each other and slowly moved around the center.

Like a beating heart, it emanates a gentle yet powerful spatial fluctuation.

"start!"

At his command, everyone simultaneously pressed the jade tablets into the array's core.

Pale golden runic light emanated from the jade tablet, spreading along the ground and intertwining with the blue aura at its core.

Runes gradually converged into a huge array of light above the main hall, with an ancient "seal" character engraved in the center. As the light patterns flowed, the spatial connection between the secret realm and the outside world began to slowly break.

In an instant!
The distant mountains and rivers seemed to be shrouded by an invisible force.

The external spiritual energy fluctuations that could be sensed gradually weakened until they disappeared completely.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the light of the light array gradually subsided, and the blue halo at the core of the space also softened.

Ye Yang sheathed the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"The sealing formation is complete."

The crowd dispersed their magical powers and gathered around.

Elder Zhang looked at the peaceful scene of the secret realm outside the main hall and said with a smile.

"Although we no longer have this training ground, we can completely eliminate the demonic threat, which is worth it! In the future, we can find a safe valley along the Tongtian River and open up a new training ground. It's better than worrying about demonic cultivators attacking us every day."

Leader Li nodded in agreement.

"Elder Zhang is right! This secret realm was already a hidden danger because it was connected to the Demon Realm. Now that it's closed, we can deal with the subsequent threats from the Bone-Corroding Demon Realm with peace of mind, without having to worry about two things at once."

Everyone understood the principle of "sacrificing small gains for long-term stability".

The temporary loss of a testing ground cannot bring lasting peace.

"Now that the secret realm is sealed, let's return to our sect."

"As ordered!"

Everyone responded in unison.

(End of this chapter)