Walking alone with a sword, slaying ghosts and gods

Chapter 111 Taoist Transformation and Ascension Technique, General Outline of Xuanmen True Spirit Transformation
The Ten Thousand Beasts Palace is filled with spiritual energy and fairy clouds are floating.

Taoist Huang Longzi and Madam Baoxiang, the two of them, held black and white pieces and played with each other.

The two have been practicing Taoism for hundreds of years, and have supported each other to get to where they are today. They have a deep bond and lasting love.

"At the end of the western world, there are demons and gods fighting each other. What do you think about this?" Madam Baoxiang thought for a moment and then placed a black piece, asking softly.

"... Humph, what else can we do? Those twenty-four demon gods are not united. They feed on human cultivators to trace their own bloodlines. Where there is interest, there will naturally be fighting. Fight, fight. The more they fight, the more likely we are to strike back!"

Taoist Huang Longzi held the white pieces and strangled the dragon with a murderous intent.

"I can understand this, but according to the intelligence, when Yuxue and the others were in trouble, a rare treasure called the ancient lapis lazuli tripod appeared in the far west and directly swallowed up the golden-winged Roc! What do you think... could it be those people who took action?"

When she said this, Madam Baoxiang's eyes lit up with hope. Considering her character and cultivation, the way she showed this expression clearly showed that she was praying extremely hard.

"That is absolutely impossible. Those survivors certainly hope that the demon god will die, but they will never hope that we will win a great victory. They pin their hopes on others' kindness and softness. Madam, this is the weakness in your bloodline."

Hearing this, Madam Baoxiang gave Huang Longzi a charming look, and then she sighed softly:

"Alas, I don't know what's going on with Senior Sister."

In the Palace of the Incarnation of Ten Thousand Beasts, the Southern and Northern Sects split and fought against each other. Everyone knew that Baoxiang and the Southern Sect's leader, Madam Tianhu, were sisters, but they also thought that the two had long since broken up.

But in fact, neither Huang Longzi nor Madam Tianhu were the kind of people who were overly greedy for power. They just had serious differences over the future choices of the sect.

Madam Tianhu believed that the demon gods outside the world were powerful, and if the human race in this world wanted to survive, they could only compromise and even integrate into the world. Only in this way could there be a chance for civilization to continue and wait for the great changes in the world. This was also the idea that the Ten Thousand Beasts Incarnation Palace was based on when it was first established.

The twenty-four demon gods dominate the world, which really makes people feel despair.

It's ugly and embarrassing, but countless races in this world have to go through ugly and embarrassing moments in order to survive. Only by passing on the bloodline can we talk about other things.

Taoist Huang Longzi, because he had once been defeated miserably by the descendants of the demon god, had discarded all his sword skills and Taoist magic, and integrated the Taoist magic of the Palace of Ten Thousand Beasts, hoping to absorb the blood of those powerful demon beasts into his own blood, and then use Taoism to activate the blood power in his body bit by bit.

With human nature as the guide, he slowly developed this second part of his bloodline, slowly traced them back to their ancestors, and restored them to the powerful state of ancient times, thereby gaining supreme power.

Huang Longzi once studied precious ancient books and found that these books recorded that senior cultivators had cultivated twelve, thirty-six, or seventy-two transformations, and used these methods to sharpen their nature and trace back to the true blood of ancient immortals. This was the Taoist transformation and ascension technique.

That's why Huang Longzi planned to follow the example of his predecessors and create the general outline of the transformation of the Xuanmen True Spirit. However, he only fused one kind of yellow dragon's true blood, and he was tortured to the point of almost going insane, and he didn't dare to leave the Ten Thousand Beasts Palace easily.

On the other side, in the Leihuo Palace, Lu Cheng was enjoying the delicious food served by his concubine Xue Yuzhen. Xue Yuzhen had learned the art of spiritual cooking during this period and could release the flavor and spiritual energy of the spiritual food to a great extent.

"Well, dragon liver and phoenix marrow is nothing more than this."

After tasting several exquisite side dishes made by Xue Yuzhen, Lu Cheng drank a glass of warm wine and exclaimed with a smile.

Yuzhen wanted to please herself, so no matter how the dish was cooked, she would praise it. What's more, Yuzhen's cooking skills were indeed good, and these dishes were indeed prepared with great care.

"Master is making fun of me again."

As she spoke, Xue Yuzhen, with an irrepressible smile on her face, served food and poured wine for her husband.

"It's strange to say. From what I've seen in the past few years, the elder and his wife dote on their two daughters very much, which is very different from ordinary cultivators. But this time when Miss Yuxue was robbed, not only did the elder not take action, but even his wife did not leave the Heavenly Palace. It's really strange."

People who practice Taoism have long lifespans and do not really need offspring. Not to mention that Taoists can live for hundreds of years. In Lu Cheng's time, people only lived for a hundred years, and many people did not want children. Many people felt that the investment was far greater than the output, and that this deal was a loss.

It is human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm, so of course "harm" should be avoided if possible.

However, many monks, even those of the orthodox path, simply believe that their children are ghosts collecting debts. They only care about their own cultivation and longevity and will never have children.

Of course, there are those who are not spoiled, those who are extremely spoiled, and those who are not spoiled when there are no children, but who are deeply spoiled if they unexpectedly have children.

People in the secular world are of all kinds, and so are people who practice cultivation.

Xue Yuzhen had also lived in the Ten Thousand Beasts Palace for a long time, and she felt that the elder couple loved the Xiao sisters very much. So, she was a little confused.

"Perhaps, Master was in the critical period of practicing meditation at that time and could not move easily."

Lu Cheng was a little confused about this, but there were too many reasons to explain it. Maybe his uncle was in seclusion at that time, and his mistress was protecting him.

This was just a casual chat behind closed doors, and soon the two of them talked about other things.

Late at night, Lu Cheng was practicing Taoism in seclusion in a stone chamber.

As the young Taoist on the cushion made changes in the hand seals: Sharp Gold Seal, Yi Wood Seal, Vast Ocean Seal, Ugly Fire Seal, Wu Earth Seal, the five elements and five energies circulated from the outside to the inside, mobilizing the potential of the human body.

As a five-colored light faintly shone on Lu Cheng's face, white smoke and gas faintly emerged from his mouth and nose, dissolving the internal injuries and blood stasis in his lungs.

Before that, Lu Cheng was hit by Zhuang Baodong's Earth-Destroying Fist.

But Zhuang Baodong himself was at the end of his strength at that time. In addition, Lu Cheng himself had a solid foundation in Taoism, and the Great Five Elements Earthly True Fire also had the effect of tempering the body and enhancing spiritual consciousness. Although that Earth-Destroying Fist was heavy, it did not shake Lu Cheng's foundation in Taoism.

If it were an ordinary cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage, he would probably have lingering hidden injuries in his life, or even worse, he would end his path to Taoism. But for Lu Cheng, it was not difficult to resolve.

Whirring whirring.

The wind was whistling, and Lu Cheng sat upright on the cushion with his eyes open. There was a faint flickering of five-colored light in his pupils. His palms were flying in a staggered manner, and from time to time they fell on his body to unblock his blood vessels and promote the circulation of qi and blood.

It was not the first time that Lu Cheng used the innate Qi to capture and the Five Elements Seal to heal injuries. As early as on Kunlong Peak in Huoyun Mansion, Chi Shen Zi had taught him personally for a month.

At this moment, I practiced again, became more proficient, mastered it deeply, and found it easier to understand the Dharma.

Gradually, Lu Cheng's whole body floated up under the stimulation of the five lines of vital energy around him. As the five colors changed, the vital energy rushed through his flesh and blood. At this moment, it seemed as if countless pairs of big hands were massaging Lu Cheng in this quiet training room.

This mobilized the five elements of qi within the five internal organs and spread it throughout the body and within the tendons and bones. Along with the performance of the five elements and the growth and recovery of flesh and blood, Lu Cheng's physical strength was even slightly improved.

"call……"

After exhaling lightly, Lu Cheng stretched out his arms and legs in mid-air and landed lightly on the ground. He raised his hand and a flying sword fell into his hand.

Following the rhythm of his own breathing, the young Taoist slowly focused his mind. A five-colored sword light gushed out from the hilt of his sword and then gathered towards the tip of the sword like a substance.

"Yes."

The Taoist shouted softly and leaped up suddenly. The long sword in his hand drew arc trajectories in the air that contained the principles of the Five Elements. The tip of the sword dotted like twinkling stars between his wrists, emitting dazzling sword aura.

As the sword light flows, the Five Elements Sword Technique is like the natural law between heaven and earth, combining hardness and softness, and harmonizing yin and yang.

Gold, wood, water, fire, earth.

After dozens or hundreds of moves, when the sword intent and sword energy were sufficient, Lu Cheng would throw the flying sword back, change another flying sword, and practice again.

Every point on the sword tip is a manifestation of Taoism. Every swing is like the cultivator's response to the breathing of the five elements of nature, as if telling the profound ideas of the Taoist ancestors.

As the Five Elements Sword Moves were performed, the air currents around Lu Cheng seemed to be drawn by his sword energy, gradually forming an invisible and tangible vortex in the stone chamber.

The sword light and air flow intertwined, as if there was an invisible force driving the Taoist's swordsmanship, making it faster, more fierce and more exquisite.

"Qiang!"

Suddenly, the sword in Lu Cheng's hand made a clear sound, and the sword light rippled like water waves. Sword energy slashed around like a sharp blade, cutting the tiny gravel in the stone chamber into even smaller particles. Under the baptism of sword energy, every corner of the stone chamber seemed extremely clean, as if even the air was filled with a certain Taoist atmosphere.

After performing the Five Elements Sword Technique, Lu Cheng sheathed his sword, and his figure floated backwards in the air and landed steadily on the stone bed.

He closed his eyes, his breathing gradually calmed down, as if the exquisite sword skills just now were just an illusion. Only the sword spirit and sword energy that still permeated the stone room gently told everything that just happened. "Huh, if I hadn't been injured this time, I should have broken through to the late stage of foundation building. Being brave and aggressive is indeed not what a true Taoist should do. In the future, I must remind myself that I am a good Taoist who practices immortality, not a killer with a sword in hand and a fierce look in his eyes!"

In fact, if Lu Cheng had not had the two sword fights with Wan Zongshao and Zhuang Baodong, his control over magic power and physical body would not have improved so quickly. For him who practiced the great method of Dutian Hualing, the accumulation of magic power has never been a problem. The problem is the solid and thick foundation of Taoism.

Otherwise, even if you can make rapid progress in a short period of time, you will have to pay an extremely heavy price in the future for your current negligence.

Even though his magic power improvement was delayed due to healing, if Lu Cheng continued to practice in seclusion, he would have a good chance of being promoted to the late foundation-building stage in a few months.

But when Lu Cheng was in seclusion for cultivation, one day, Uncle Huang Longzi woke Lu Cheng up with a talisman with a powerful aura.

When a monk is in seclusion for cultivation, even if there is a teacher giving lectures, he can temporarily refuse and not go.

But if the master summons you with a talisman, it means something important has happened. As a disciple, you have to come out even if you are at a critical moment in your own cultivation.

The main hall of the Ten Thousand Beasts Palace, the Canglong Temple.

Still inside the grand and vast hall, extremely precious incense was obviously burning in the purple copper incense burner, rising up and dispersing like wisps of green smoke.

At this time, except for the eldest disciple Yuwen Zheng and the third disciple Ou Bai, Huang Longzi's two daughters Xiao Yuhong and Xiao Yuxue, four disciples were all present.

Nangong Jing, who had an elegant temperament and handsome appearance like a scholar, was kneeling on the ground with his head down, sweating profusely.

"He attacked my little daughter, and that Zhuang Baodong had been severely injured by Lao Jiu. Under such circumstances, you still let him escape?"

On the dragon throne, Huang Longzi, with gray hair and a purple robe, looked down with a hint of displeasure in his tone.

"It's the disciple's incompetence."

Nangong Jing didn't dare to argue at this moment. He had followed his master for many years and knew his master's temperament. The more he explained, the angrier his master would get.

"Master, Zhuang Baodong has the true blood of the Mirage Dragon and is good at earth escape. Moreover, given the difference in magic power, the damage I can cause to him is not serious."

At this time, Lu Cheng moved sideways a few steps and stood up to say a few good words for Nangong Jing.

"Old Nine, it's not your turn yet, stand back."

"Yes."

Hearing this, Lu Cheng could only retreat to his seat. Just as his eyes met with Xiao Yuxue's, the little girl blinked gently, indicating that she didn't dare to speak at all, and she deeply admired the ninth brother.

"Since you are incompetent, go to the Ghost Cave in the Dark Wind Land to train for a while."

At this time, Huang Longzi also made a judgment on his fourth disciple, Nangong Jing.

The Yinfeng Land Ghost Cave is the connection between the Western Region and the Yinmai Netherworld. For the sect, it produces a lot of spiritual resources and is an important mineral vein. However, for individual cultivators, it is difficult to cultivate mana in the Yinfeng Land Ghost Cave. The longer you stay there, the more harmful it is to your path.

"Thank you, Master, for your kindness."

Nangong Jing didn't dare to argue and could only agree to it.

"Old Nine, there are punishments for mistakes and rewards for achievements. You have already established a solid foundation in your practice. I will grant you the right to enter the fourth floor of the Sutra Library and go to the fifth floor to read some books."

There is nothing to consider about the direction of Lu Cheng's evil spirit concentration. He must use the qi of the five elements of the five organs to condense the five elements of true evil spirit and lay the foundation for the most powerful and unparalleled magical power.

Comprehending the method of Condensing Evil is usually something that cultivators in the late stage of foundation building or even the ninth level of foundation building would do.

However, Huang Longzi believed that Lu Cheng was now qualified and could read the various Five Elements Condensation Techniques, distinguish the differences, and prepare for the practice of Condensation Technique.

"Also, Lao Jiu, you should hone your magic skills recently. Don't be in a hurry to improve your skills. Temper them for a while."

"Yes, thank you for your advice, Master."

Allowing himself to enter the fourth floor of the Sutra Library, but not allowing himself to advance to the late stage of foundation building, these two suggestions are somewhat conflicting, but Lu Cheng thought about it and didn't think he needed to figure out the deep meaning of it, so he just executed it for the time being. No matter from which perspective, there was no reason for Master Huang Longzi to harm him.

Nangong Jing went to the ghost cave in Yinfeng to be punished, and Lu Cheng entered the fourth floor of the Sutra Library to read various books and practice magic.

Soon, the doubt in his mind was answered.

Two months later, the situation outside the Ten Thousand Beasts Palace suddenly changed, the vital energy of heaven and earth surged and spread, and nine mighty and majestic dragons, under the control of a Taoist boy, were seen slowly descending, pulling a magnificent carriage.

"Ji Jue rides on the Dan Qi, Xuan Ming ascends to Yu Xu!"

"According to the decree of the master of the Eight Scenery Monastery, the Tongxuan Realm has been prosperous recently, and the Yuxuyan Dao Fruit has grown and matured. I am sending an invitation to Fairy Xiao Yuhong of the Ten Thousand Beasts Incarnation Palace, inviting you to participate in the Eight Scenery Festival of this temple and taste the Yuxuyan Dao Fruit together."

Yuxu means the fairy palace in heaven. The fact that the Bajing Sect dared to name a spiritual fruit after Yuxu shows how precious this spiritual fruit is.

"Sure enough, my sister is so lucky to be selected for the Eight Scenery Ceremony again!"

The tall, mature and beautiful Wu Lingjun smiled and said to Xiao Yuhong beside her, "For cultivators, this is a great opportunity on the path of cultivation and is certainly worth celebrating."

"Sister, you have profound merits and virtues. The Eight Scenery Dharma Assembly had not yet begun, but the Dao Fruit had not yet matured. Few people of your generation can compare with you."

Xiao Yuhong looks similar to Xiao Yuxue, both are as pure as jade and snow, but Xiao Yuhong is dressed in a white Taoist robe and has a cold and stern temperament, making it impossible to mistake her.

The boys of the Eight Sights came to present the invitation, causing changes in the celestial phenomena, and almost all the cultivators living in the Ten Thousand Beasts Palace were attracted out.

Xue Yuzhen and Yun Ling'er, mother and daughter, stood beside Lu Cheng, all staring at Xiao Yuhong flying in the air with eager eyes, and taking the invitation handed over by the boy.

Unfortunately, after the invitation was sent out, the huge and magnificent carriage turned around and disappeared into the air. It was obvious that there was no one else in the Palace of Ten Thousand Beasts who was qualified to receive this invitation.

"What? With father's sword skills, he didn't even get an invitation to the Eight Views Dharma Assembly?"

Yun Linger complained indignantly, and Xue Yuzhen pulled Yun Linger's sleeve, fearing that her words would make Lu Cheng unhappy.

Lu Cheng didn't care much about this, maybe it was because his cultivation was not good enough.

A few days later, above the Ten Thousand Beasts Palace.

"hiss!"

Accompanied by the sound of neighing horses, a carriage pulled by nine flaming celestial horses stopped above the Palace of Ten Thousand Beasts.

"Ji Jue rides on the Dan Qi, Xuan Ming ascends to Yu Xu!"

"According to the decree of the master of the Eight Scenes Monastery, the fortune of the Tongxuan Realm has been prosperous recently, and the Yuxuyan Dao Fruit has grown and matured. I hereby send an invitation to Master Gong Lucheng, the incarnation of all beasts, to invite you to participate in the Eight Scenes Grand Ceremony of this temple and taste the Yuxuyan Dao Fruit together."

"Ahh! I knew it!"

When the words of the Eight Vision Boy rang out, the happiest people in the Heavenly Palace were not Lu Cheng, but Xue Yuzhen and Yun Ling'er, mother and daughter.

Ignoring Yun Ling'er's shouting, Lu Cheng flew up on his sword, took the invitation to the Eight Views, and opened it:

"The Immortal Master Lu Cheng of the Palace of the Incarnation of Ten Thousand Beasts: The Jade Void Fruit of our temple was born from the destiny of heaven and earth. It is not easy to grow. Our temple does not dare to take credit for it, so we invite young talents from all over the world to join us. I heard that you are a rare talent, and your sword has swept the world. I am very proud to invite you. I hope you will come to the meeting in six months. The Eight Landscape Masters bow to you."

The so-called fairies and real people are all respectful titles, but after each of the Eight Scenery Ceremony is held, the title of fairies may not be worthy of the name, but the Tongxuan Realm does have a few more real person cultivators in a hundred years, which shows that the saying of relying on the destiny of heaven and earth is not completely unreliable.

"Unfortunately, I am not yet a cultivator at the Condensed Demon Refining Gang Realm. Otherwise, I would really like to test the world with my sword to see how many outstanding people and geniuses there are in this world!"

After Lu Cheng accepted the invitation to the Eight Views, this was the thought that popped into his mind.

(End of this chapter)