Lingyuan Immortal

Chapter 758: The Demon of the Cloud Spirit
Before I knew it, the clouds began to darken, a few raindrops fell, and then fog rose between the mountains and rivers, and a light drizzle fell silently.

Dong Zhen paused for a moment when he saw this, but didn't say anything more. He glanced at Chen Mu, reached into his sleeve and took out something.

He said slowly, "This item is called the 'Six Harmonies Soul-Attracting Cauldron'. It was used by me, the old Taoist, when I was cultivating. It can help you to calm your mind and attract spiritual inspiration. It is quite mysterious."

"Since you have become a disciple of my Dao Palace, you naturally hope to be able to stand at the forefront of this eternal tide. With this item to help you, it should be able to save you some energy."

Chen Mu took the spirit tripod with a smile, accepted it calmly, and said with a bow, "Thank you for your generous gift, True Lord."

A spiritual tripod that can play a role for Nascent Soul cultivators must be extremely precious, and it is also a rare treasure in the entire Taiyi Xuanling Realm.

Dong Zhen was not left to his disciple Tao Xianxu, but was given to him instead. This shows that his method was very clever. He did not use the coercive force to force himself to be more stable, but spoke gently and did not say a word more from beginning to end.

Just give him the treasure, let him realize that time flies, and the great fortune of ten thousand years is just around the corner, so that he will stay at the mountain gate willingly and practice hard...

Looking at the kindly smiling Lord Dong Zhen, Chen Mu couldn't help but smile. Even if Dong Zhen hadn't said what he said today, he wouldn't have taken any further action.

Now that he has the resources and is not bothered by trivial matters, he will not put the cart before the horse and lose his original intention.

After all, for him, or for all those who practice Taoism, cultivation is the only foundation.

For the next period of time, I must practice diligently in order to break through to the late Nascent Soul stage as soon as possible...

Dong Zhen saw him accept the spirit tripod and couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. He nodded and said, "Chen Shangzhen, go and practice well. If there is anything you don't understand, you can come to me for guidance. If you persevere, your future achievements will not be inferior to mine."

This is a very high evaluation. If others heard it, they would definitely be amazed and exclaim in surprise.

Chen Mu bowed his head, said thank you, then turned around and strode away.

The mist and rain are as fine as silk, and the smoke and clouds are as light as a dream.

High on the mountain, Dong Zhen stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the clouds and rain on Wushan Mountain. Chen Mu walked calmly, his clothes fluttering as he disappeared into the rain curtain...

In the blink of an eye, another month passed.

In the quiet room of Shangzhen Palace, Chen Mu's heart moved secretly. He raised the Shangzhen seal and broke out of the boundary silently. He fled a distance of 100,000 miles, and then flew in the air and waited quietly.

Not long after, an extremely obscure aura from the underworld broke through the air and flew into his body in an instant.

Chen Mu concentrated his mind and looked inward, and the inherited soul flag finally appeared, hanging in the air next to his natal infant.

"how?"

With this question, the black mist on the soul flag dissipated, and Taixuan appeared, but his soul body seemed a little unstable and a little listless.

"Don't mention it. I had originally found a perfect refuge and avoided the search of the Qin clan's ancestors. I didn't expect to run into the Jiang clan's True Lord just after I appeared!"

"Fortunately, with this soul flag as a foundation, I was able to maneuver along the way, spending nearly half of my soul power, and was able to escape by luck."

Chen Mu said solemnly, "Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist."

Taixuan smiled and said, "Why are you being so polite? Since I have promised to help you achieve enlightenment, I will do my best."

"For the next period of time, fellow Daoist, rest assured and recuperate in the Soul Banner. When the demonic calamity comes, I will need your full support."

Chen Mu pondered for a moment, then asked, "Did the Jiang family members notice anything?"

Tai Xuan waved his hand: "Although I am no match for the Divine Transformation cultivator now, my primordial spirit is still there and I haven't revealed any traces."

Hearing this, Chen Mu nodded and said no more. After regaining his composure, he rode on the cloud and returned to the small world in a moment.

Then he turned around and did not return to Shangzhen Palace immediately, but flew towards Huanzhen Palace.

Not long after walking, they saw a palace in front of them, surrounded by clear blue water and magical flowers and plants, emerging from the clouds.

Unlike the Shangzhen Palace, the Huanzhen Palace is built on a huge flying rock.

There is a high platform on the flying rock, which is as high as the clouds. On both sides, there is a main and a secondary nine-story palace, all built with jade. The door is arched with a plaque on it. It is leaning against the cliff, and flowers are planted around it. The jade spring gurgles and is not contaminated by dust.

Chen Mu retracted his escape light and landed in front of the Huanzhen Palace, then climbed up the stairs.

The stewards outside the palace noticed something and looked over. When they saw Chen Mu, their expressions suddenly changed and they hurriedly stood up to greet him.

"We have met the Palace Master Shangzhen."

An octogenarian stepped forward and asked, "Chen Shangzhen has come here suddenly, but is he here to visit Palace Master Mingchen?"

As he said this, he exchanged a look with the Taoist boy guarding the palace gate, asking him to go and report it quickly.

But before the Taoist boy could move, he saw Chen Mu smile faintly, shook his head and said: "I am here to serve Master Tao and Master Tao."

"Oh?"

The octogenarian was taken aback. As far as he knew, Chen and Tao were each other's final opponents in the sword-fighting event, so their relationship didn't seem very good...

However, as a long-time steward of the Huanzhen Palace, he quickly reacted and bowed, "Please allow me to report this."

"As it should be."

After a while, Tao Xianxu strode out. Upon seeing Chen Mu, his brows knitted together and he bowed, saying, "Master Chen, what brings you here today? I wonder what brings you here?"

In fact, he could guess Chen Mu's intention of coming here. The connection between the two was nothing more than the secret technique of erasing the Dao Seed.

If it were at the very beginning, he would definitely not even see it and would just make an excuse to practice hard in seclusion.

But now there are changes.

After all, Chen Mu is now the Lord of Shangzhen Palace, and his realm has surpassed him. Most importantly, his master, Lord Dongzhen, once told him that if possible, he should make friends with Chen Mu.

This is something worth considering...

Chen Mu smiled slightly: "Fellow Daoist, won't you invite me in to sit down?"

Tao Xianxu immediately realized what he had done and realized he had been being rude. He quickly stepped aside to greet him, "Sir, please."

The two men walked into the hall and sat down in front of a purple-gold-glazed three-legged incense burner with two handles.

The lingering fragrance can actually calm the mind and attract the spirit.

Chen Mu took a closer look and smiled unconsciously.

Tao Xianxu thought he was grateful for the rarity of this item, so he introduced it, saying, "This item was given by our master. Burning special incense on it will help us practice."

"I see……"

Seeing that Chen Mu didn't react much, he coughed lightly and turned to the main topic, "If the Supreme Master has something to say, please speak frankly."

Chen Mu didn't intend to beat around the bush. After a pause, he said in a clear voice, "Nearly twenty years have passed. I wonder if you have considered it clearly? That technique of erasing the Dao seed..."

As he spoke, he closely watched Tao Xianxu's reaction. Seeing that his expression didn't fluctuate much, he knew that this time it might be possible. He stopped probing and asked directly, "What do you want to exchange for, fellow Daoist?"

"Ok?"

Tao Xianxu was stunned. Although he wanted Chen Mu to speak frankly, he didn't expect him to be so direct.

Chen Mu, however, continued to talk. He clasped his hands together and waved them, saying aloud, "The Great Dao has no end; cultivation is the only foundation." "Fellow Daoist, you now possess the secret technique I need. Why not exchange it for something else to strengthen your foundation?"

"There is no hatred between me and you, so I will not do anything against you. You have not suffered any loss by teaching me the Dharma, but have actually done me a favor. I, Chen, will remember your friendship..."

Chen Mu spoke eloquently, looking calm and confident.

Tao Xianxu remained silent, frowning slightly as he pondered.

Deep down, he naturally didn't want his exclusive secret technique to be leaked.

But just as he had thought before, Chen Mu was no longer the original Beiyuan cultivator, and his master also wanted him to be on good terms with him.

If I could use this technique to gain a favor from him, it might not be a bad thing in the long run...

He nodded secretly in his heart, his thoughts swirling: "However, if Chen Mu were to exchange resources for me, then our friendship wouldn't be that deep..."

"If you want more, you need to restrain your desires at this time."

"What's more, I am a disciple of the Black and White Dao Palace, and my mentor is a cultivator in the late stage of the Spiritualization Realm. What resources do I lack?"

"At my level, sometimes a promise is more precious than resources..."

He calmed down and suddenly chuckled, saying aloud, "Years ago, when I was the head of a side hall in the Huanzhen Palace, my mentor gave me a rare and interesting species. I wonder if the Shangzhen would be interested in seeing it?"

Seeing him suddenly change the subject, Chen Mu's heart moved. After pondering for a moment, he smiled and said, "If it is really a rare species, I must take a look."

Tao Xianxu stood up and said, "Please."

The two walked along the corridor in the hall for more than a hundred steps, then turned and walked along the adjacent path for a while. When they came out of the hall, they felt the dazzling sunlight pouring down, spreading over the sea of ​​clouds and turning into a golden glow.

Chen Mu praised: "Really, the scenery has a unique meaning."

Tao Xianxu smiled slightly and pointed to the end of the golden cloud: "Shang Zhen, please take a look."

Chen Mu looked up and saw a hornless cow with a pure white body in the clouds. Its whole body was floating and did not seem to be a real object. It seemed to be one with the clouds around it, which was quite mysterious.

Beside him was a Taoist boy holding a whip, who looked like an earthly cowherd.

"This is……"

Tao Xianxu Lang smiled and said, "This kind is called 'Cloud Slave'. Although it has the body of an ox, it is actually a demon of cloud spirit. Its intelligence and talent are extremely high, no less than that of human cultivators like us."

"My master gave it to me because Yun Nu has a special ability that allows him to condense his Daoist cultivation into a 'Cloud Pill'. When a cultivator like me swallows it, its efficacy is comparable to a true panacea!"

"And the value of this method lies in its continuous supply. It will become more valuable as Yun Nu practices longer."

Chen Mu raised his eyebrow in interest: "Is there such a strange creature in the world?"

As his excitement grew, he couldn't help but sigh, "This is the foundation of a major clan. With all the resources to bless them, why should we worry about future generations not prospering?"

Tao Xianxu nodded and continued, "It's just that the Yunnu clan is naturally lazy and won't practice unless they are constantly forced. So in order to make the Yunnu in front of me practice and condense the pill day and night, I have put in a lot of effort."

At this point, he straightened his expression and said seriously, "Just now, you came up with the truth and wanted to borrow my secret technique. I am willing to exchange resources for it. But for me, this Yunnu is enough to ensure that my resources are secure."

"So, if Shang Zhen can help me put an end to Yun Nu's laziness, I will agree to what Shang Zhen wants..."

"Oh?"

Chen Mu's eyes flashed: "Are you serious?"

"Of course I take it seriously."

Tao Xianxu smiled slightly and waved his hand to call the Taoist boy in the clouds.

Upon hearing the sound, the Taoist boy hurriedly took Yun Nu by the hand, descended from the clouds and came to the two of them.

"I've met the Palace Master and this Immortal Master."

Tao Xianxu said "hmm": "Chen Shangzhen, I'll leave Yunnu to you."

As he said this, he glanced at the Taoist boy, who immediately understood. He stepped forward, presented the golden whip in his hand, and reminded him:
"Master, please don't be careless. This Cloud Slave is lazy by nature and must be whipped forcefully. And don't be fooled by its current listlessness. That's because it's been controlled by Palace Master Tao's magic. It's usually very ferocious and will never behave unless it's whipped twice a day!"

Yun Nu could understand what the Taoist boy said, and he was so angry that steam came out of his nostrils. It looked like he would definitely fight him if he was not under the control of magic.

Chen Mu smiled faintly, took the golden whip, weighed it, and looked at the whip marks on Yun Nu's body.

Yun Nu also noticed his gaze and looked up.

When their eyes met, Yun Nu suddenly shuddered all over, lowered his head, and the mist around him kept swirling, and he couldn't help wanting to lie down.

For some reason, it actually sensed a true dragon aura from the person in front of it.

Although it's called Yunnu, it's also a rare species of demon. Naturally, it's afraid of the true dragon's energy...

Seeing this, Tao Xianxu couldn't help but be stunned. He had only seen Yun Nu react like this when his mentor gave her to him.

But, what level is my mentor at, and what level is Chen Mu at?

How can the two be compared?
"Could it be that Yun Nu has been with me for so long that he can already guess what I'm thinking?"

He originally thought that when Chen Mu was taming Yun Nu, he would activate the soul restriction from behind to make it easy for him to accomplish this task.

He could also use this to go through the process so that Chen Mu would understand.

But he didn't expect that before he could make a move, Yun Nu was already kneeling down...

Chen Mu didn't know what he was thinking before, but it was obvious that he had reacted to this situation.

He stepped forward and chuckled to Yun Nu, saying, "You've seen it too. Fellow Daoist Tao has handed you over to me. If you practice diligently and don't cause trouble, I won't whip you. This is a fair concession. Are you willing?"

Yun Nu's body suddenly went limp, and he fell to his knees with a thud, but he kept humming, "I have to eat ten tables of banquets every day!"

Chen Mu laughed: "How difficult is this?"

Tao Xianxu also shook his head and sighed, "This beast is fearless, but he's afraid of Chen Shangzhen. It seems Shangzhen deserves to lose that secret technique!"

Chen Mu also came to his senses at this time, and bowed and said, "Don't worry, fellow Daoist, I appreciate your kindness today, and I will repay you in the future."

He thought that since Tao Xianxu had put a lot of effort into this, it must be quite difficult.

But now it seems that it was just a matter of a few words. Even though it was related to the true dragon energy in his body, it was also done intentionally by Tao Xian and Xu Xian.

He has always been clear about gratitude and resentment, so he would never be tempted by such a small advantage...

"Hahaha...good!"

Tao Xianxu laughed loudly, raised his hand and touched his brow, then pulled out a ray of spiritual light and shot it into Chen Mu's sea of ​​consciousness.
Chen Mu did not stop it. After the spiritual light had completely entered it, he could not help but concentrate and explore it.

In an instant, thousands of characters burst into light, wandering in the boundless sea of ​​consciousness...

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(End of this chapter)