Walking alone with a sword, slaying ghosts and gods

Chapter 402: Taiqing Nine-Turn Golden Pill Art, Rebuilding the Dao Foundation, Danbone, Medicine Marrow, and Heavenly Demon Killing Sword

In the early morning of the spiritual world, in Xuandu City at the foot of Taiqing Mountain.

This huge city is home to countless people. The city is like a country, bustling, prosperous and stable.

Because of the strong spiritual energy, even mortals living there can be free from all diseases and live for about 120 years. It is truly a rare Taoist paradise.

There is a large residential house in Guilanfang in the south of the city.

Taoist Lu Cheng sat upright in the quiet room, with his hands clasped at his dantian. There seemed to be a faint purple light flowing around him, like the mysterious brilliance of Tao.

After a period of meditation and rest, his eyes slowly opened.

In front of him was an ancient Taoist book: "Taiqing Jiuzhuan Jindan Jue". The pages exuded a faint spiritual light, as if carrying the supreme wisdom of ancient Taoism.

Lu Cheng first washed his hands and burned incense, waiting for the wisps of green smoke to rise, and then he gently turned the pages of the book, staring at the words and silently reciting the magic formula.

As he chanted the spell, the surrounding spiritual energy rushed towards him quickly as if soldiers had heard a call.

At first, the spiritual energy was like a nimble fish, swirling around him. Lu Cheng's mind was focused inward, like a lighthouse in the dark night, attracting the gathering of spiritual energy around him.

After his body and mind were adjusted to relative perfection, he began to practice the first level of the Taiqing Nine-Turn Golden Elixir Technique. He guided the spiritual energy into his body according to the technique with a focused look.

I can clearly feel the surrounding spiritual energy flowing through every inch of the meridians in my body, just like a gurgling stream nourishing the dry earth.

His meridians were like ancient rivers, gradually widened and strengthened by spiritual energy. Every time it passed an acupuncture point, it was like lighting a faint lamp, and tiny dots of light flickered in his body.

When the first round of the technique was about to be completed, a small golden halo began to condense in his purple palace, just like the rising sun, emitting a warm and vibrant light.

Then, he continued to practice the second level of cultivation. At this time, the spiritual energy from the outside world gathered faster, like a surging river, pouring into his body.

The golden halo in the Purple Palace began to rotate slowly under the nourishment of spiritual energy, getting faster and faster, absorbing more spiritual energy into it.

As the practice deepened, the third, fourth, and even ninth turns of the technique gradually advanced. It seemed as if a golden elixir was gradually taking shape in Taoist Lu Cheng's purple palace. The golden elixir was dazzling and radiant.

The surrounding spiritual energy gathered towards him frantically, and the tables, chairs and objects in the quiet room were shaking slightly under the impact of the spiritual energy.

Lu Cheng was immersed in cultivation, his face was as calm as water, focused and solemn.

Finally, the Nine-Turn Qigong training was completed, and the golden elixir in Taoist Lu Cheng's purple palace was like a blazing sun. His spiritual consciousness and magical power increased, and the powerful magical power surged in Lu Cheng's body:

"As long as I want, I can advance one step to the Golden Core Realm, and I will definitely be able to make a top-grade elixir, but... this is not enough."

As this thought came to his mind, the golden elixir that had almost condensed in Lu Cheng's body began to disintegrate. Under his guidance, it dissipated violently and orderly among his limbs and meridians, circulating in an orderly manner and nourishing his entire body.

With the continuous supply of spirit stones from his mortal body, this incarnation has now cultivated to the ninth level of the Purple Mansion realm.

In the mortal world, he is more or less considered a master, but in the spiritual world he is nothing. No one cares or pays attention to him.

A mortal can live for more than 120 years. If a relative cultivator obtains an elixir to prolong his life, living for more than 200 years is nothing. So what does the 400-year lifespan of a Purple Mansion cultivator count for here?
The senior cultivators on Mount Taiqing went into seclusion and practiced in seclusion, and there was no Purple Mansion cultivator left. If one wants to gain a real foothold in the spiritual world, one must have the magic power of the Nascent Soul Realm.

In the spiritual world, Lu Cheng did not practice his own Xuantian Thirteen Changes anymore, although he had already reached the level of Ten Changes, directly pointing to the Primordial Spirit.

It can be said to be the most brilliant self-created martial art in the seven realms of the mortal world in the past ten thousand years.

In the spiritual world, Lu Cheng mainly practices the "Taiqing Nine-Turn Golden Elixir Technique" passed down from Taiqing Mountain. This technique is peaceful and progressive, and its practice speed and fighting ability are mediocre, but it has the effect of accumulating Taoist power and increasing potential.

Lu Cheng's current incarnation is a dragon poison body with limited potential, which can't be dealt with in the mortal world, but in the spiritual world, this Taoist method can be used to slowly increase it.

"My body, which was cultivated in the foundation-building stage, is a 'Dan Gu Yao Sui Fa Ti', which can increase drug resistance. Below the Jin Dan stage, all the elixirs in the spiritual world that increase consciousness, magic power, and physical body can be taken in double doses and multiplied.

The innate magical power cultivated in the Purple Mansion Realm is the 'Heavenly Demon Killing Sword'."

There are five colors and five energy flowing around Lu Cheng's body, but if you get closer, you can see that the five colors and five energy are actually tiny poisonous insects of various colors, entangled with each other: the golden silkworm poison of a hundred poisons, the true locust of the East, the phantom ice butterfly, the gnawing gold fire ant, and the earth spirit earthworm. This is called the five elements poison.

Under the operation of Lu Cheng's Taoism, the five colors and five auras suddenly transformed into a Taoist sword with green light flowing out, which he held horizontally in front of him.

It comes from the Blue Demon Frost Evil Heavenly Filth Sword Art of the Divine Sword Classic, which is an extremely evil killing secret art. Later, Lu Cheng transformed it into the Hundred Poisons Heavenly Filth Divine Light Sword Art, whose light is like the dark blue underworld. When the fierce light appears, the foul air corrodes the bones and invades the soul. Wherever it shines, living things are annihilated and the magic collapses. Only a dead green light remains between heaven and earth, and all life and law are wiped out, returning to nothingness and chaos.

“My original body is good at both the Dharma and the physical cultivation, and also good at the swordsmanship. I can use this Heavenly Demon Killing Sword to activate the Hundred Poisons Heavenly Filth Divine Light Sword Art. Although it can only be maintained for a very short time, a Jindan True Person Realm cultivator will definitely die under this sword…

No, if it were a Jindan Zhenren realm cultivator in the mortal world, he would surely die, but this is the spirit world, there are too many magical skills and secrets, and strange races, so even this killing technique is not enough to rely on. "

In the mortal world, it is very difficult to kill the Foundation Establishment cultivator, the Foundation Establishment cultivator fights the Purple Mansion cultivator, and the Purple Mansion cultivator fights the Golden Elixir cultivator. However, in the spiritual world, just for the human race, there is a huge gap between the nine major sects and the thirty-six schools. There is also a huge gap between the thirty-six schools and the many smaller schools under them. Although it is rare, it is much more common than in the mortal world.

That's why Lu Cheng settled directly in Xuandu City at the foot of Taiqing Mountain. Although there has been no Mahayana cultivators in Taiqing Mountain for thousands of years and its reputation has been declining, it was once the number one sect of the human race and its foundation is still there. If one can become a disciple of it, one can learn the most profound Taoism of the human race.

Even the "Taiqing Nine-Turn Golden Elixir Sutra", a technique that directly points to the Golden Elixir Dao, was passed down from Taiqing Mountain and can be practiced by cultivators in Xuandu City at will. This shows the depth of the foundation of this sect.

Spirit world, Xuantian Pavilion.

This is the most prestigious Taoist temple in Xuandu City. It is said to be directly related to Taiqing Mountain. Therefore, there is an endless stream of young human cultivators and students from all races coming here to seek the Tao.

Ring ring ring…

As Lu Cheng walked along the corridor, the copper bells on the eaves were ringing clear sounds in the morning breeze.

"Senior Brother Lu!"

There were hurried footsteps in the corridor, and a Taoist in green robes holding a pile of jade slips almost bumped into his arms: "Brother Lu, please hurry up a bit. Today is the class of 'Jindan Jiuzhuan Jue' given by Yu Ding Xuanjun. If you are late any later, you won't be able to take the front row seat!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng smiled and gave him a helping hand. This young Taoist named Zhou Zijing was a disciple from the outer courtyard of Xuantian Pavilion.

Ever since he used sword techniques to expose the opponent's spellcasting flaws at Lundaoping, Zhou Zijing always liked to follow him around to ask for advice.

As for Xuanjun, the cultivators who have reached the stage of transformation of spirit are honored as Zhenzun/Shenjun, the cultivators who have reached the stage of refining emptiness are honored as Xuanjun, the cultivators who have reached the stage of integration are honored as Daozun, and the cultivators who have reached the stage of Mahayana are honored as Daojun.

During the peak period of the human race in the entire spiritual world, there were only more than ten Dao Lords, which was already ranked in the top 20 among the hundreds of races in the spiritual world. However, in recent years, the ascension of the Dao Lords and their transformation into Dao have made the human race much weaker in strength and power than before.

As the two of them walked up the Flowing Cloud Ladder to the Asking Dao Peak, Lu Cheng looked around calmly: the bronze bells and tripods floating in the rosy glow, the robes with crane patterns weaving like a weave, and the nine-orifice alchemy furnace that pierced the sky in the distance. But when he caught a glimpse of the emerald green jade pendant dangling around the waist of a female cultivator, he subconsciously paid attention - that was an accessory worn by cultivators from other sects, but Xuantian Pavilion did not prohibit true disciples from other sects from studying there.

There are three major sects of the human race: Taiqing Mountain, Yuqing Mountain, and Shangqing Mountain. Taiqing Mountain does not prohibit people from seeking the truth in Xuantian Pavilion in Xuandu City, and monks from other sects and alien races can also come. However, Taiqing Mountain itself will not accept monks from other sects, and rarely accepts disciples from alien races.

Yuqing Mountain is completely on the side of the human race. It does not prohibit people from seeking the Tao in the Taoist City. Monks from other sects and alien races are also allowed to come. However, Yuqing Mountain itself will not accept monks from other sects or alien races as disciples. It will only accept human monks with clean backgrounds and good roots.

Shangqing Mountain teaches everyone. It does not prohibit people from seeking the Tao in Dao City. Other sects and foreign races are also welcome. Shangqing Mountain itself will not accept other sects, but foreign disciples are allowed to enter the mountain to seek the Tao, and even be accepted as a true disciple. How much power a force has depends on its own power, the power others think it has, and how much power it can influence others to use for it.

Taiqing Mountain, Yuqing Mountain and Shangqing Mountain have different concepts, but they are secretly in line with the same principle. On the one hand, they preserve and develop the power of the human race, and on the other hand, they also expand the influence of the human race.

".I heard that Taoist Master Yu Ding is going to demonstrate the changes in the fire of 'Dragon and Tiger Harmony' this time!" Zhou Zijing's excited voice brought Lu Cheng back to his senses, "If you can understand the essence of the harmony of the Taoism..."

Before he finished speaking, thunder suddenly exploded in the sky.

Seven scarlet sword lights broke through the clouds, and the young man in the lead stepped on the Fire Kui Beast, and the burning aura spreading from his body was blindingly bright.

"Who did I think it was?" The red-haired young man looked down with a hint of provocation: "Isn't this the casual cultivator from the lower realm hiding in Xuantian Pavilion to secretly learn the way of alchemy?"

There was a snicker from the crowd behind the red-haired young man. Zhou Zijing's face turned slightly red with anger. He wanted to step forward and scold him but Lu Cheng grabbed his shoulder.

This man's name is Yan Xiao. He was born into the Yanhuo tribe, an alien race in the spiritual world. They are humanoid but not human. Those with spiritual roots are naturally suitable for practicing fire magic.

Yan Xiao is a genius among the Yanhuo Clan. He came from afar, wanting to become a disciple of Mount Taiqing. After years of hard work, he was blocked by Lu Cheng. Yan Xiao has cultivated to the ninth level of Purple Mansion and is not even a hundred years old. Of course, he still needs to cultivate his character and often provoke others.

"If Fellow Daoist Yan has free time, you may wish to study the seven volumes of "The Strategy of the Fire God" more. As for learning secretly, I have paid a tuition fee, so that cannot be mentioned." Lu Cheng would not attack Yan Xiao's background, as this would only anger the other foreign Daoists in Xuantian Pavilion, and they might fall into a trap instead.

Although Yan Xiao had a fiery temper, he did not dare to take action in Xuantian Pavilion. Lu Cheng's calm response to him made it difficult for him to vent his anger.

'The Fire Dao method is advancing vigorously, but because of this, he is too young, and his mind is not tempered and harmonious. What is the point of practicing to the ninth level of the Purple Palace so early? On the contrary, it is difficult to refine the golden elixir with the power of the Tao.'

Xuantian Hall, preaching hall.

Lu Cheng sat on the cushion in front, listening to Taoist Master Yu Ding's lectures. What he was talking about today was the harmony of dragon and tiger, the fusion of water and fire, and the secret of forming the elixir. It could be said that everything was included in it.

"The secret of alchemy is to first focus on the law of mutual restraint and mutual generation, then to explore the wonders of integration and mutual transformation, and finally to reach the state of transcendence and transformation."

"The so-called mutual restraint: the rotation of yin and yang, the cycle of birth and death, the mutual promotion of cold and heat, the alternation of light and darkness, are all like the sun and the moon hanging in the sky. As for the method of fusion: the yin is at its extreme and the yang is born, the yang is at its extreme and the yin is born, the yin and yang are like vines intertwined; birth and death are linked, the mechanism of sprouting is hidden in the withered, the fallen petals become soil and then grow new branches; the cold and heat interact, like the earth's veins evaporating into clouds and rain, and the sky's winds flowing with warmth and coolness; light and darkness are interwoven, the stars are shining at the end of the day, and the morning glow breaks at the end of the night, reflecting each other to show their true appearance."

Because what Taoist Master Yu Ding said was in line with the key to everyone's practice, most people listened with fascination and were fully engaged.

After finishing the main lessons, this Taoist master Yu Ding also likes to chat, using the simplest and most unadorned principles to make it easier for students to understand.

For most of these students in this room, the highest level they can reach in their lifetime is actually the Taoist Master Yu Ding in front of them, but they have not realized it yet.

"Everyone, tell me, should Kun Xiu cultivate his Dao with his body?"

When the Taoist master said this, the expressions of the students below suddenly changed. Some female practitioners spat lightly, and some even blushed.

"Alas, everyone, please don't be like this. The wonder of yin and yang is the great way of heaven and earth. Even if you cultivate to my level, there are many people who are fond of fishing and like to take supplements.

Lu Cheng, your meditation skills have always been good, today, you will be the one to tell me about it."

"It shouldn't be."

Lu Cheng made the final decision with a calm expression.

"Why? It's not easy to live in Xuandu City."

"Female cultivators cultivate their Dao with their bodies. If spiritual stones come too easily, they will no longer want to follow the right path. This will end up hurting others and themselves. Cultivating and cultivating the mind, cultivating the Dao with the body, and being too aggressive and diligent will only do more harm than good."

"Then let me tell you another true story. I once knew a female cultivator who was very talented and cherished herself. One day, she was kidnapped by a thief. She fought desperately, and although she repelled the thief, her dantian and all her meridians were destroyed. From then on, she could no longer practice. Do you think her choice was right or wrong?"

“…is wrong.”

"Oh, you mean that the female cultivator should have obeyed the villain instead of perishing together with him?" Taoist Master Yu Ding seemed quite interested and asked.

"She shouldn't have followed the thief, but she shouldn't have destroyed herself with him either. When faced with this kind of thing, the first thing to do is to protect yourself. She didn't follow the thief, but she was just not as strong as him. Her Taoism was not damaged, and she cherished herself, but she ruined her life's Taoism. It's a pity."

“Hahahaha, this is the key to forming the elixir. Water and fire, opposition, fusion, and sublimation.” Taoist Master Yuding clapped his hands and laughed.

"Female cultivators should not cultivate their Dao with their bodies, because it will damage their Dao heart. From a long-term perspective, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. When you are not as strong as others, you should not risk your life. Being not as strong as others is not your intention. It does not damage your Dao heart. It is a pity to waste your life by forcibly resisting.

If you can understand the truth behind this, your confidence in practicing the Dao of Alchemy will be increased by three points. "When he said this, Taoist Master Yu Ding paused for a moment, then turned to Lu Cheng and said:
"The cultivation of the Dao by monks emphasizes the fire of civil and martial arts, and the power of movement and stillness. Your stillness is already sufficient. You are worthy of being a monk who ascended from the lower realm. You have experienced a lot and your mind is harmonious.

But your dynamic skills are still lacking. Go to Mulongling and guard it for twenty years. After you complete this task, I will give you the Morning Mist Daoyuan Pill to make up for the deficiencies in your Dao foundation."

He did not hide the fact that Lu Cheng was a monk who had sneaked from the lower world.

If you want to join a sect like Taiqing Mountain, you must have a clean background and a clean family background.

For a behemoth like Taiqing Mountain, it is very easy to find out its origins. Forcibly concealing it will only lead to hostility. Therefore, Lu Cheng would rather suffer some discrimination from foreigners than hide his origins.

The monks who ascend from the lower world actually have a very high status in the spiritual world, because normal ascension requires at least the Yuanshen realm.

After thousands of years of hard training, enduring heavenly tribulations and ascending to the upper realms, almost every one of them has amazing fighting abilities and great potential.

A monk who sneaked into the lower world was seriously injured in the process and his body was scattered. He needed to prove his worth again, but his identity was clean.

At least the body of the Dragon Gu, on the one hand, has been refined by the Samadhi True Fire for many years and has almost been refined into a human form by Lu Cheng, so it may not be detected. On the other hand, Taiqing Mountain does not completely reject alien races, and it is not like Yuqing Mountain where humans are supreme.

"Thank you teacher."

Hearing this, Lu Cheng bowed deeply with both hands clasped.

At the same time, he could feel that the gazes of those foreign monks looking at him were almost filled with deep hatred.

"The more you do this, the more you will not be able to enter the gate of Taiqing Mountain. Why can't you figure it out? Taiqing Mountain is a human race dojo after all. Even if you want to increase the overall strength of the sect, you can't recruit those aliens who hold grudges against the human race. After all, they are a group of scale-covered, armored, wet-born eggs with insufficient innate spirituality."

If Lu Cheng said this, he might have a fight on the spot. So he complained in his heart, but did not show it on the surface, and returned to his own futon.

"Senior Brother Lu! With Lord Xuan's appreciation for you, you have a promising future!" Zhou Zijing's cheeks turned dark red with excitement, and he seemed to be even more ecstatic than Lu Cheng.

“I just hope I won’t let down my teacher’s long-term promise and generous gifts.”

Lu Cheng's original idea was to recite Taoist books in Xuandu City and practice all the way up. Although he now has to garrison at the border of the Muling Clan, for him, it is just returning to his original job. If he can get the Chenxia Daoyuan Pill, he can make up for the shortcomings of his physical body and save a hundred years of hard practice. As long as the danger is controllable and the benefits are sufficient, Lu Cheng is not afraid of danger.

Taoist roots have always been regarded as the key to becoming an immortal:
Courage, perseverance, intelligence, prudence, diligence, and virtue; compared to these, magical powers, spiritual consciousness, physical body, and merits can even be regarded as external studies.

(End of this chapter)