Becoming a Taoist Master by Walking on the Underworld

As his natal sword entered his body, the flowing light containing the true meaning of annihilation and pure destruction slowly surged into Chen Yushu's body.

The violent and chaotic aura belonging to this demon spirit that permeated the air above the swamp melted away instantly, like ice and snow under the scorching sun.

There was silence all around!
Only the gurgling sound of black mud and the heavy thud of the giant tentacle falling helplessly into the swamp struck everyone's hearts.

Everyone was deeply shocked.

They had considered that Chen Yushu might be very strong.

His previous battle with Xu Qingyan had already proven him, and now he has broken through to the Soul Refining Realm, becoming a True Person...

However, the ease with which this early-stage Calamity-level demon spirit was killed still left them somewhat shocked.

It is important to know that in the world of cultivation, there are strict distinctions in the strength of ghosts, demons, and gods.

Generally speaking, among beings of the same realm, ghost spirits are the weakest, demon spirits are stronger, and demon gods or ancient deities are even stronger.

Although the demon spirit before them was only at the early stage of the Disaster level, it definitely possessed strength comparable to a ghost spirit at the mid-stage of the Disaster level.

But it couldn't stop Chen Yushu's sword...

"Clean up the battlefield, don't linger and waste time. Phoenix Cry Mountain is not far ahead. Let's try to take down this level three immortal mountain within three days."

Chen Yushu's calm voice followed immediately.

Although this demon spirit perished, it actually possessed quite a few rare materials, including its skin, flesh, tentacles, and poison sacs, all of which are quite valuable. Of course, these can also be considered part of the spoils from the initial exploration and should be collected.

Upon hearing this, the group of people were immediately taken aback and quickly agreed.

Soon, people stepped forward and began to process the demon's corpse and collect materials.

The group of people looked at Chen Yushu with growing trust and a greater sense of security.

Previously, most of them were on good terms with Chen Yushu and trusted him completely, but they couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

After all, they were well aware of the dangers of a level-three immortal mountain.

Although Chen Yushu's combat strength was extremely strong and had already been proven, he was not a Soul Refining Realm True Person, which made them somewhat uneasy and uneasy.

At this moment, Chen Yushu's cultivation breakthrough and his display of such formidable combat power greatly increased their sense of security.

This gave them more confidence and composure for this land reclamation mission.

After crossing this black swamp, the environment became even more hostile.

A chilling, deathly aura permeated the air, making the environment increasingly harsh. The suffocating stench of decay lingered in the air, and an ancient, heavy, yet violently malevolent aura surrounded everyone, making them feel oppressed and on guard.

Fortunately, at this moment, they arrived at Phoenix Cry Mountain, a third-level immortal mountain.

The majestic mountains lie before you like ancient gods and demons in slumber, with huge peaks stretching for hundreds of miles, layer upon layer, piercing the depths of the clouds.

Under the dim light of the underworld, those towering peaks seemed to pierce through the thick clouds of the sky, exuding a sense of oppression that made all things submit.

This is Xianfeng Mountain.

However, at this moment, Mount Xianfeng was devoid of any "celestial" aura. The air was not filled with abundant, pure spiritual energy, but rather with a denser, chilling deathly aura, seemingly emanating from the depths of the netherworld. This deathly aura intertwined eerily with an extremely violent, scorching energy carrying a sense of annihilation, creating a terrifying atmosphere of destruction. Ancient trees twisted like ghostly claws, the rocks were stained jet black, vegetation was sparse, and large sections of the mountainside exposed dark red rock faces, like scabbed scars, exuding a strong stench of blood and foreboding.

This is the third-level immortal mountain after it has been corrupted and transformed by the demon god! The danger in its core area far exceeds that of any of the surrounding dangerous places!

"This...this is a level three immortal mountain? Such dense demonic energy and resentment!"

Li Youzhi gasped. Compared to this, the dangerous places along the way seemed as flat as a plateau. Tianxuan Sect had a profound foundation, and he himself had a lot of experience, but the scene before him, which resembled a hellish wasteland, still shocked him.

Lin Miaoyin frowned, a faint ghostly aura surrounding her as she carefully sensed the surroundings: "The resentment is extremely strong, and the yin energy penetrates to the bone. The demon god dwelling here is no ordinary being."

What about the legendary phoenix?

All eyes were drawn to the depths of Immortal Phoenix Mountain, to the core area shrouded in a thick, gray-black fog, where a faint crimson light flickered.

Faintly, they could hear the cries of phoenixes.

That place should be the location of the phoenix that named this third-level immortal mountain, Phoenix Valley.

Within Phoenix Valley, there is not just one immortal phoenix, but a flock of phoenixes. However, the Phoenix King is exceptionally powerful, capable of rivaling three demon gods, hence the name.

Rumble——!
Suddenly! The earth trembled violently without warning! Like a sleeping behemoth being disturbed! An extremely terrifying pressure, like a tangible giant hammer, slammed into everyone's hearts! It was far more powerful and ancient than any calamity-level being they had encountered before!
"唳——!!!"

A phoenix's cry, piercing through metal and splitting rocks, filled with extreme venom and resentment, suddenly exploded from the core of the dense fog!

This shriek contained not a trace of holiness or auspiciousness, but only the pain, rage, and bone-chilling destructive will of a soul being devoured by billions of vengeful ghosts! Accompanying this shriek, the thick gray-black fog that shrouded the core valley suddenly began to churn violently, like boiling ink!
Between the gaps in the churning fog, a huge wing burning with dark red flames suddenly emerged!
The feathers covering just a corner of its wings were already several feet long! The burning flames were not warm crimson gold, but rather like congealed demonic blood, radiating a scorching heat that burned the soul, yet strangely entwined with wisps of solidified, pitch-black resentment! Visible black blood flowed between the gaps of every feather!

"It's that phoenix?!" Shen Chenxue exclaimed in shock, her voice filled with disbelief and horror. "It...it has completely fallen!"

The phoenix itself represents purity and holiness.

However, living in such an environment for a long time would have eroded their minds, leaving only arrogance, bloodlust, and tyranny.

It has transformed into a vengeful fire phoenix, completely corrupted by endless resentment and demonic energy, its soul distorted, and its power rampaged to the peak of the calamity level!

Besides the vengeful fire phoenix, deep within those continuous mountain ranges, everyone could vaguely sense a powerful presence hidden within.

Among them could be the three great demon gods who occupy this place: the One-Eyed Demon God, the Sky-Supporting Demon God, and the Giant Axe Demon God.

Also worth mentioning.

Above the third-level immortal mountain, there are also many other terrifying and powerful beings.

Among them, there are also disaster-level events.

As for the evil spirits and demons below the disaster level, they are countless.

They have been entrenched in Xianfeng Mountain for many years, and have long since become one with this polluted land, occupying an absolute geographical advantage!

Their auras intertwined and echoed each other, like a whole. Any slight movement would attract their attention and then transform into surging waves, attacking together.

Suffocation! Despair!
This is not even a fight of equal scale!

Chen Yushu and his group of several hundred people were as insignificant as ants at the foot of this enormous immortal mountain. If they got too close, they would inevitably suffer a terrifying backlash and be overwhelmed by countless demons and ghosts.

"Senior Chen, what should we do next?"

At the scene, Chen Yushu was naturally the main figure.

Seeing this scene, Li Youzhi felt a chill run down his spine and quickly looked at Chen Yushu.

The others also followed Chen Yushu's lead. They considered themselves quite powerful against ordinary ghosts and demons, so they weren't too worried.

But that demonic phoenix was definitely not something they could handle.

Let alone them, even their master, a True Person of the Soul Refining Realm, would have to be cautious when facing such an existence and would need to make many preparations before daring to take action.

Their group was too small, with few helpers, and apart from Chen Yushu, there were almost no strong individuals capable of standing alone.

In such a situation, if Chen Yushu were to blindly launch a strong attack, they would have doubts and might even choose to protect themselves and retreat.

After all, they were only trying to help and wanted to befriend him; they would never want to get themselves involved.

"Wait."

Chen Yushu spoke calmly.

Then he glanced around, signaling everyone to stand still, and then looked at a relatively flat area not far away, saying, "I'll ask some helpers to come out first."

Before anyone could wonder where their "helper" had come from, Chen Yushu had already made his move!

He didn't look at anyone, but simply stretched out his right hand towards the relatively flat, scorched ground in front of him. His five fingers were spread, palm down, and his fingertips were surrounded by a faint, indescribable, profound halo.

"Using the connection to the underworld as a guide, the underworld opens!"

"Divine Seal of Communication, all spirits, heed my command!"

The two extraordinary spells, the Art of Communication with the Underworld and the Divine Seal of Communication with the Spirit, were cast simultaneously.

Om-! ! !
The moment the divine seal struck the ground, the space above that flat area suddenly twisted and collapsed violently, like the surface of water to which a stone had been thrown!
A ghostly wind, originating from the deepest part of the Nine Netherworlds and even purer and heavier than the chilling deathly aura permeating Mount Xianfeng, seemingly capable of freezing the river of time, suddenly erupted from the center of that distorted space!

It swept across the surroundings in an instant! The air temperature plummeted, and eerie, pitch-black frost quickly condensed on the ground!
Immediately afterwards! A jet-black vortex, ten zhang in diameter, constantly rotating and composed of the purest Netherworld power, appeared out of thin air! Deep within the vortex, there was not endless darkness, but rather a vast and boundless landscape, a desolate scene composed of billions of bones—a fleeting glimpse of the Netherworld! A deathly, cold, and ancient aura surged and spread like a tangible tide!
"Ouch..."

A terrifying dragon roar, more desolate and violent than the cry of the Vengeful Fire Phoenix, seemingly from the ancient primordial era, suddenly erupted from the depths of the vortex! This roar contained supreme majesty, forcibly awakened rage, and... a trace of helplessness and obedience bound by the supreme contract!

The sound waves transformed into tangible shockwaves, sweeping out in an instant!

In the core direction of Immortal Phoenix Mountain, the rampant demonic pressure on the three main peaks was actually slightly halted by the sudden roar of the Netherworld Overlord! The angry cry of the Vengeful Fire Nether Phoenix was also tinged with a hint of vigilance and suspicion!

The next moment, the figure of the Vengeful Fire Phoenix, which had only been faintly visible before, seemed to be startled and soared into the sky.

Its enormous form, which was dozens of feet long just by cutting off its wings, was revealed.

"That is……"

Li Youzhi trembled violently, feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from the vortex, and a fear originating from the very source of his soul arose spontaneously!

"Dragon's Might?"
Is this the Dragon's Might?

In terms of imposing presence, it was in no way inferior to the Vengeful Fire Phoenix.

Is this also a catastrophic upheaval?

Lin Miaoyin was speechless, clearly sensing the power of this aura.

It made her soul tremble slightly.

Boom!

The center of the vortex was churning violently.

A massive, suffocating bone claw, covered in what appeared to be solidified black ink and flowing with dark golden demonic patterns, suddenly stepped out of the vortex!
The bone claws pressed down on the scorched ground!

Snap, snap——!
The hard rock cracked and caved in like rotten wood, forming huge spiderweb-like fissures! Next came the second bone claw! Then came the grotesque spine covered in tattered giant wings and jagged bone spikes! Finally—

Awooo—!!!
A colossal, terrifying dragon skull, larger than a house, suddenly broke free from the vortex's grip!
The Black Bone Evil Dragon has descended!

It is not a projection from the underworld! It is the true, real entity descending!
And after it arrived.

The enormous vortex did not extinguish; instead, it began to spin rapidly again.

Then, a second, violent and powerful aura descended upon the world.

With the same imposing momentum and unparalleled domineering presence, although slightly smaller in size, the moment one of its bony feet stepped in, countless people widened their eyes and gasped in shock.

What kind of bony foot was that?
Not only was it enormous, but it also seemed to simulate the flesh and veins of a human body, with wisps of black energy flowing up and down, just like the circulation of blood and qi in the human body, but even more violent and powerful.

Even if it's just one foot stepping out, it seems capable of crushing everything and kicking away all mountains and rivers.

It was within the Bone Mountain that the first bone general under the Black Bone Evil King was the Furious Bone King.

Then came the second one, and the third one.

One by one, skeletons set foot on earth.

Next came the Wild Wolf King, the Flying Blood Zombie, the Shadow Ghost King, the Dark Knight King, and other king-level ghost kings.

Then came a series of high-ranking bone commanders and powerful ghost spirits.

The black vortex seemed to be connected to a powerful armory, with powerful beings constantly entering it.

Almost every one of them made the crowd feel powerful and suffocated.

That aura that seemed to be able to scorn everything and conquer the world deeply shocked and bewildered them.

This.

Were they all summoned by Chen Yushu?

So many, so powerful?
Everyone was stunned.

The shock in my heart was like a raging storm, constantly surging.

This was truly beyond their expectations.

They originally thought that Chen Yushu's own strength was the biggest reason why he dared to explore the wilderness.

They did acknowledge that their opponent was powerful, capable of defeating Xu Qingyan, who was at the Soul Refining Realm level, while only at the Day Travel Realm. Their actual combat strength was definitely comparable to many veteran Soul Refining Realm cultivators.

Furthermore, during the journey, the other party's cultivation broke through, also reaching the Soul Refining Realm and becoming a newly promoted True Person. Their strength will inevitably increase significantly on the original basis.

With this level of strength, if we proceed cautiously and steadily, it shouldn't be difficult to clear the land in one or two months.

To everyone's surprise, the opponent's true trump card was far more than that. (End of Chapter)