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

This is his path, the foundation upon which he has overcome obstacles and thrived.

Just as he was in shock.

The reflection in the lake slowly "walked" out of the water and stood in front of him.

"another me?"

Ye Yang frowned.

The "Ye Yang projection" opposite him didn't speak, but just stared at him indifferently, its eyes cold and its killing intent palpable.

He also conjured a longsword of lightning.

But the lightning on the blade was a destructive dark purple, full of violence and madness.

"boom!"

Without any warning, the projection started moving.

His speed was extremely fast.

With a single slash, even before the blade reached its edge, the incomparably sharp and murderous intent of the blade already stung Ye Yang's skin.

Ye Yang's gaze sharpened, and he also thrust his blade forward to meet the attack.

"Qiang!"

The two swords clashed, and golden-purple lightning and dark purple lightning intertwined and annihilated each other wildly.

A terrifying shockwave spread out from the two of them.

This forced even the nearby Dao Ancestor Xuefeng to retreat several steps.

Dao Ancestor Xuefeng was horrified.

He could sense that the techniques and principles used by that projection were exactly the same as those used by Ye Yang himself.

But each move became more extreme and ruthless, solely for the purpose of destruction.

Ye Yang engaged in a fierce battle with his own projection.

Amidst the glint of swords and the rumble of thunder.

Each collision they made caused the entire space to tremble.

Ye Yang grew increasingly alarmed as the battle progressed.

He discovered that his projector was on par with him in terms of strength, speed, and skill, and even seemed more unstoppable due to its reckless fighting style.

Every move and every weakness of his was perfectly anticipated and exploited by his opponent.

This isn't a battle against an enemy; it's a battle against the self that knows you best.

however.

As the battle continued, Ye Yang gradually sensed that something was amiss.

His projection was indeed incredibly sharp.

Every strike and every sword carries the will to "break through all laws," demonstrating courage, diligence, and unwavering determination.

However, this kind of "way" only allows for "advancement" and not "retreat".

There is only "destruction," not "defense"; only "killing," not "life."

at this time.

The image of the Xuanwu giant beast from before involuntarily surfaced in Ye Yang's mind.

That massive body, that thick back armor, that defensive barrier that remained unbreakable even when facing attacks from both lightning and fire.

That was a force completely opposite to his Way.

Profound, enduring, resilient, and ever-renewing.

Xuanwu (Black Tortoise) is associated with defense, protection, and longevity.

Its principle lies in "bearing" all things and "protecting" one side.

However, his own swordsmanship was too sharp.

Everything in the world that is too rigid is easily broken.

A sharp knife can cut through anything.

But if it is only sharp, it is also fragile.

A sturdy shield may not be able to actively harm anyone, but it can withstand countless slashes from a sharp blade.

True strength should not only consist of an invincible spear, but also an unshakeable shield.

His own way of killing was sharp and unstoppable.

However, it does have shortcomings in terms of the endurance of protection and the solidity and longevity of the foundation.

"I see...this..."

Ye Yang seemed to have a sudden realization, and his mind became clear.

He understood that the purpose of this trial was not to help him defeat his own projection, but to help him see his own shortcomings.

Understand the balance between "hardness" and "softness", and between "breaking" and "preserving".

Having figured this out, Ye Yang's swordplay suddenly changed.

He no longer confronts projection head-on, nor does he pursue extreme sharpness and speed.

His swordplay became deep and heavy, each strike seemingly carrying immense power.

As the lightning swirled, it subtly formed a thick barrier of lightning.

He was imitating, mimicking the Daoist aura of the Xuanwu behemoth.

"when!"

The projection unleashed a violent slash, which Ye Yang parried with his own sword.

This time, he was not knocked back, but stood firmly in place, without even a crack appearing in the ground beneath his feet.

At this moment, swords and blades moved in unison, slowly rising behind him, and soon transformed into a giant wheel.

As the giant ship fell, it transformed into the shape of a yin-yang symbol.

As this Yin-Yang Tai Chi diagram rotates, it absorbs everything tangible and intangible around it, cleverly guiding and deflecting the opponent's attack into the ground beneath its feet.

At that moment, a hint of doubt flashed in the eyes of the projection on the other side.

The offensive then became even more ferocious.

But Ye Yang was completely absorbed in his own insights.

At this moment, his mind seemed to be with this land and with the Xuanwu Palace.

It even has a faint connection with the Xuanwu behemoth in the distant ocean depths.

The sword and saber techniques are sometimes as swift as thunder, breaking through the opponent's attacks.

At other times, it is as solid as the earth, firmly guarding itself.

It combines offense and defense, and integrates strength and flexibility.

Gradually, he stopped being on the defensive and began to use "defense" as "offense".

At this moment, Ye Yang's lightning barrier blocked the attacks every time.

They will absorb a portion of the other's power and then reflect it back in a more powerful way.

One goes down and the other goes up.

The projection, which was purely focused on killing, began to falter. The dark purple lightning on the blade also gradually dimmed.

finally!
When Ye Yang unleashed a seemingly slow but actually powerful slash, it contained the immense force of a mountain.

The projection on the other side no longer resisted.

He simply watched Ye Yang quietly.

The murderous aura in those crimson eyes slowly faded, and clarity returned.

Immediately, the projected figure began to become illusory.

Then it transformed into a stream of light and entered Ye Yang's body.

boom!
The moment the phantom entered his body.

An unprecedented realization welled up in my mind.

Ye Yang felt that his Dao heart had become incomparably perfect and clear at this moment.

Not long after breaking through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm.

His own cultivation not only possessed a domineering "breaking" ability, but also a profound "defense" ability.

It seemed that at this moment, after breaking through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, his foundation had become more solid than ever before.

"call!"

Ye Yang slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air.

The golden-purple lightning in his eyes was restrained and profound.

A subtle change occurred in the person's overall demeanor.
It has lost some of its sharp edge and gained more of a calm and composed demeanor.

"Congratulations, Dao Ancestor Ye, on breaking through your mental barriers and taking another step forward in your Dao heart."

Dao Ancestor Xuefeng stepped forward and sincerely praised him.

Ye Yang smiled slightly and cupped his hands in greeting to Dao Ancestor Xuefeng.

"I only gained some insights by chance. If it weren't for this opportunity, I might not have been able to see my own shortcomings."

at this time.

Suddenly, ripples appeared on the Mirror Lake ahead, and the water automatically parted to reveal a white jade staircase leading to the bottom of the lake.

The two exchanged a glance, then, without further hesitation, descended the steps.

At the end of the stairs is a magnificent underwater palace.

The main gate of the palace bears the three large, elegant characters "Hall of Inheritance".

Pushing open the door, Ye Yang discovered that the hall was spacious yet solemn and dignified.

There were no rare treasures as I had imagined, only rows of bookshelves made of unknown jade.

Neatly arranged on top are jade slips or ancient animal hide scrolls.

A strong scholarly and Taoist aura wafted over me.

Ye Yang stepped forward, picked up the nearest jade slip, and probed it with his divine sense.

The jade slip contains a cultivation technique called "Mysterious Water True Explanation".

Ye Yang was taken aback when he glanced at it; this technique was actually a fundamental water-based method that directly led to the Nascent Soul Dao Realm.

Among them is how to condense the water-based primordial spirit Dharma form.

The methods of utilizing the changes in water are explained in extremely ingenious ways.

If such a cultivation technique were released to the outside world, it would be enough to cause countless cultivators to fight over it, and it could even become the most prized treasure of a sect.

But for Ye Yang, he has now reached the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm.

This "True Explanation of Mysterious Water" was of very limited help to him and had little reference value.

After putting down "The True Explanation of Xuan Shui", Ye Yang picked up a roll of animal hide next to him.

It contains a record of a supernatural power called "Overturning the Sea Seal".

Once this seal is unleashed, it can draw upon the power of the four seas, transforming it into a colossal seal to suppress enemies, possessing unparalleled power.

"What a magical power!"

A hint of approval flashed in Ye Yang's eyes.

Even among cultivators at the Nascent Soul Realm and above, this divine ability is considered a powerful technique.

Immediately afterwards, Ye Yang checked more than a dozen more inheritances and found that they were all the same.

These techniques and supernatural abilities are of extremely high quality.

Each lineage is profound and extensive, with three or four Taoist secrets alone.

Dao Ancestor Xuefeng observed from the side and also repeatedly expressed his admiration.

However, like him, these inheritances, though valuable, were not something the two urgently needed to improve their cultivation.

"It's a pity that so many ancient legacies are of little use to us."

"It's quite regrettable," said Dao Ancestor Xuefeng.

Ye Yang smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with a unique light.

“Fellow Daoist, these inheritances may be just icing on the cake for us personally, but they are priceless treasures for a sect.”

Upon hearing Ye Yang's words, Dao Ancestor Xuefeng's eyes lit up.

"exactly."

Neither of them were rogue cultivators nor lone rangers.

Neither the Flying Heaven Sect nor the demon race under the command of Dao Ancestor Xuefeng are top-tier holy land lineages.

If one can integrate these traditions into one's own sect and achieve a thorough understanding, the depth and breadth of such understanding will far surpass that of others.

A sect's long-term development depends on more than just one or two top experts.
It requires a profound foundation and a complete system of inheritance so that future generations have a path to follow and a method to abide by.

"The True Explanation of Mysterious Water" can serve as the fundamental teaching for disciples with water-based spiritual roots.

The "Overturning Sea Seal" can become one of the sect's signature divine abilities, and it also has other inheritances in alchemy, weapon crafting, and formation techniques...

Each one can greatly enhance the foundation of the Flying Heaven Sect.

"Fellow Daoist's words resonate deeply with me."

Upon hearing this, Dao Ancestor Xuefeng's eyes lit up.

Without further hesitation, Ye Yang waved his sleeve, and a gentle magical power surged out, carefully rolling up all the Dao scrolls and jade slips on the bookshelves.

Then they were sorted and properly stored in their own storage space.

He did not keep them all to himself. Instead, he created replicas of several volumes suitable for Dao Ancestor Xuefeng's cultivation and handed them over to Dao Ancestor Xuefeng.

"Since we have come together on this journey, it is only right that you, fellow Daoist, should have a share of these inheritances."

As Xuefeng Daozu looked at the jade slip in his hand and felt the profound Daoist techniques contained within, he felt grateful.

"This time, the breaking of the restriction was entirely thanks to Dao Ancestor Ye. These scriptures are indeed necessary, and we cannot refuse them. So, thank you very much, Dao Ancestor Ye."

"We are allies, and there is no need for formalities among our own people. Dao Ancestor Xuefeng, you are too kind."

Ye Yang's gaze swept across the empty hall.

"With these legacies, the future path of the Flying Heaven Sect will surely be even broader." (End of Chapter)