I was forced to cultivate immortality when I just wanted to lie down

Chapter 247: A soldier never tires of deceit
Legend has it that fourteen dynasties ago, the ruler of the Wu Kingdom was tyrannical, so the Heavenly Emperor sent the Mysterious Maiden to earth to help Yue destroy Wu.
At that time, there was a Yue woman south of Mount Kuaiji who was skilled in swordsmanship. The king of Yue heard of her and ordered his chief minister to go to Mount Kuaiji to hire her as an instructor in the army.

The Mystic Maiden taught the army battle formations and the Gentleman's Sword Technique, eventually training a 6,000-strong Gentleman's Army.

After this, the Yue king was filled with confidence and ordered six thousand gentlemen to march straight into the Wu kingdom. At that time, the Wu kingdom had three thousand Yu Chang swords, which were unmatched, but they were as fragile as paper and clay in front of the gentlemen.

After the King of Yue destroyed the Kingdom of Wu, he finally believed in the name of the Yue woman. However, when the King of Yue sent people to search for her again in the Southern Mountains, they could no longer find any trace of her.

Now, several years ago, when King Gong of Chu was hunting in the Jing Mountains, a white ape with long arms, who had cultivated for many years, caught eighteen arrows from King Gong without being harmed in the slightest.

The king was furious and ordered Yang Youji, the best archer in Chu, to search the mountains and shoot the apes. The white apes had long heard of Yang Youji's reputation for archery and fled to Baiyun Cave in Yunmeng Mountain overnight to devote themselves to Taoist cultivation.

Later, King Gong of Chu ordered his soldiers to set fire to the mountain in an attempt to force the white ape to reveal itself, but to no avail. To this day, the legend of the white ape's death in Chu and the subsequent destruction of the forests still exists.

The white ape was none other than Yuan Gong, who later followed Yue Nu to learn the Yue Nu sword technique, guessed Yue Nu's true identity, became a disciple of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, and ascended to immortality.

Now, Master Yuan has passed on this sword technique, along with the method of cultivating sword pellets, to Xuan Yu.

Xuan Yu has a natural fondness for round things like yarn balls. When it saw those round and smooth sword pellets that looked like they were made of pearls and precious stones, the cat almost revealed its true form!
This thing looks really nice to handle!
Yuan Gong thought the cat had seen through the power of the sword pellet, and he was quite pleased with himself. After all, this was a life-saving technique that the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden had taught him, so it was only natural that the inexperienced kitten was surprised.

But when Xuan Yu caught the two sword pellets, what Yuan Gong saw was a little girl playing with the sword pellets in her hand like they were walnuts!

His demeanor was no different from that of a seasoned veteran in the flower and bird market. If he were among the veterans, everyone would have to admit he was an expert!

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"What are you doing?!" Even the usually mild-mannered Master Yuan showed displeasure.

This is a product formed from a wisp of sword intent left behind by the Mystic Maiden when she descended to the mortal realm. How can it be treated like a walnut and handled carelessly?
Xuan Yu was confused. Wasn't the ball meant to be played with?
"These are two swords, one male and one female, not tools to be played with!"

Xuan Yu's appearance reminded Yuan Gong of his past self.

When the Goddess Xuan Nu first took out the sword pellet, he also felt that the thing was not very honorable.

Two round balls, even if made of silver, would only weigh a few ounces and be worthless. Two bullets, on the other hand, would be useless without a slingshot.

Initially, Yuan Gong looked down on that thing, thinking it was the Mysterious Woman fooling him, until...
"Just you wait and see!"

Yuan Gong gathered his thoughts, opened his mouth and exhaled a breath toward the sword pellets, shouting "Swift!" The next moment, the two round sword pellets shone brightly with sword light. Yuan Gong controlled the swords remotely, and the two glowing sword pellets swirled left and right, like two agile golden snakes stretching their bodies, bursting out with thousands of cold lights in the blink of an eye!

Xuan Yu's fur stood on end. It felt as if it could hear the sounds of thousands of weapons clashing and colliding all around it. Although it was in an illusion, it felt as if it were in an ice cave, surrounded by the chilling wind and energy of swords.

The cat was utterly shocked. It turns out that walnuts can be polished to produce sword intent. It seems that the gods in heaven really know how to play!
"I want to learn this! I really want to learn this!" The little girl's face flushed with excitement.

The double affirmation shows just how much Xuan Yu likes this sword technique.

"These two sword pellets are a pair of swords, male and female, forged by cultivators of the immortal path. They are in harmony with yin and yang. If one masters them, their sword light can be as fine as a microscopic object or as vast as the sun and moon. Once the light is withdrawn, they resemble ordinary lead pellets. But if they are allowed to shine..."

Lord Yuan chuckled and said, "If the light is released, one can move freely among thousands of troops. One can also traverse thousands of miles, slaying demons with flying swords, never missing a shot!"

After saying this, Yuan Gong put away the sword pellet as usual, and handed over the wisp of sword intent left by Xuan Nu to Xuan Yu, so that it could carefully ponder and comprehend it.

This is inheritance.

However, the sword intent left by Xuan Nu here is only enough for one use. Once Xuan Yu comprehends the sword intent and refines his own sword pellet, Xuan Nu's sword technique may be completely lost in the lower realm.

Yuan Gong did not feel regret. This sword came from beyond the heavens and originally did not belong to this world. Now that the sword technique could be passed on to a suitable person, he had already fulfilled his long-cherished wish.

Yuan Gong sighed softly.

Looking back now, how naive he was to set out his vision of spreading the Dharma to the world, so that everyone could have a way to cultivate and a path to follow.

Opportunities in the world are predetermined. Just like the Mysterious Maiden Sword Technique, if it weren't for the sword intent passed down by the Mysterious Maiden, who could learn it and comprehend it?
Growing trees into a forest is no longer possible. Now, Master Yuan has only one wish: that one day, the limited seeds he once sowed will grow into towering trees, one tree that can shade a hundred others.
Cultivation knows no time. Xu Qing and Xuan Yu meditated and practiced the Dharma day and night in Mingyue Ravine. At this time, Xuan Yu had already condensed a demon core and did not need to eat or drink. The moonlight and morning dew were enough to satisfy his hunger.

Only Xu Qing would light two sticks of incense every few days and sit side by side with the stone statue of Yuan Gong by the stream, smoking incense and chatting idly.

Xu Qing recounted many worldly observations about the Great Calamity, while Yuan Gong told him about the scenery and landscapes of the Upper Realm. Although the places and people they spoke of were completely different, the rebellious spirit they revealed was surprisingly consistent.

"The emperor is licentious and dissolute, neglecting all his duties. Ruyi Temple is only so brazen because the emperor endorses it."

No demand, no supply. Xu Qing is a vengeful man. He got his revenge on the Taoist priest of Ruyi Temple and the fox of Baiyun Cave, but the dog emperor who was seeking the elixir of immortality is still alive and well.

If Xu Qing had said this to someone else, he probably wouldn't have gotten a response, but coincidentally, the Yuan Gongzheng he encountered was a restless person at heart!

Yuan Gong said, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, "Emperors in the human world are protected by the fate of their country. Even if dynasties change, it is in accordance with the will of Heaven. If their lives are not meant to end, even if immortals or gods descend, they cannot do anything to them."

If you insist on doing it, not only will you gain nothing, but you will also suffer divine retribution.

Just when Xu Qing thought Yuan Gong was trying to persuade him to give up his hatred and let things take a more relaxed approach, Yuan Gong suddenly said something else:

"However, times have changed and things are not the same now. The road to heaven is now cut off, which not only blocks the connection between heaven and earth, but also the fortune of the emperors of the human world. If the protective fortune of the nation is broken, even the emperors of the human world will not be able to withstand the erosion of the five turbid evil world. At that time, I am afraid that even an old woman could cut off the dragon's head."

"Sigh, why am I saying all this? I'm like a clay Bodhisattva crossing a river; how can I possibly manage the affairs of this mortal world?"

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Xu Qing fell into deep thought.

Coincidentally, in the illusory world of Baiyun Cave he built, Yuan Gong also found Xuan Yu and they started chatting idly.

"I learned from young Xu that the demon fox from Baiyun Cave once entered his dream, and he used incense to erase a part of its spirit."

"That vixen is known for her vindictiveness. Young Xu has offended her, and things are probably not going to end well for him!"

They say that old people are shrewd and old horses are slippery, and when immortals get old, they become both shrewd and slippery.

Yuan Gong could tell that the girl in front of him was quite interested in Xu Qing. If he wanted to get the girl to take the bait, he would have to use Xu Qing as bait.

As expected, Xuan Yu tensed up as soon as she heard this.

"That fox demon is very powerful?" "Powerful beyond words! Even if I were to descend to the mortal realm, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to subdue her in a short time."

Yuan Gong sighed, "Given Xu's temperament, he would never get entangled with that fox demon. Once he leaves the dream, everything will naturally be over, but he just won't do that."

"Why do you think he's so determined to offend that fox demon?"

"The fox demon stole Xu Xian's business?" Xuan Yu subconsciously thought of the more serious possibilities. It couldn't think of any other reason that could make Xu Xian so resentful, other than having their business stolen or their corpses taken.

If anyone were to steal the corpse that rightfully belongs to Xu Xian's family, that would be a very serious matter.

If that's the real reason, then Xuan Yu wouldn't find it strange that Xu Xianjia was so persistent in pursuing the old fox.

Stealing business? What kind of business?
Yuan Gong shook his head and said, "All of Baiyun Daoren's skills were passed down by that fox demon. If it weren't for the fox demon from Baiyun Cave, you wouldn't have lost your life."

"He did not hesitate to offend that fox in order to avenge you, even though the fox had already cultivated into a celestial fox, he still chose to take action."

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Seeing Xuan Yu's shocked eyes widen, Yuan Gong continued, "The gods don't care about the human world. Yin and Yang are out of balance. The seal on Baiyun Cave will be broken by that fox sooner or later. Given Xu's cultivation level, he has no chance against that fox."

"Fortunately, Xu managed to remove a part of the fox demon's spirit in the dream. This part of the spirit caused it considerable damage, and it will take at least another ten years or so for it to fully recover."

Yuan Gong pondered and said, "In order to break free from its restraints as soon as possible, this fox demon will surely leave a part of its mind to wait for someone to find the White Cloud Cave, and then it will teach the evil method of seizing life, thereby shortening or even erasing the losses of the past ten years."

Xuan Yu pricked up his ears and listened quietly.

"Unfortunately, it has already recognized Xu's aura. If Xu gets close to Baiyun Cave, its distraction will never allow him to enter the dream again."

"Only unfamiliar scents will allow the fox demon to pass."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yu suddenly understood why Master Yuan had said those words to it.

The old fox had never seen its presence before. If it went to White Cloud Cave, the old fox's distraction might lure it into a dream.

Yuan Gong looked at Xuan Yu, who was deep in thought, and spoke again: "The fox demon of Baiyun Cave relies on nothing more than that Ghost Head Divine Blade. Although this divine blade is powerful, it is not truly invincible."

"The Goddess Xuan Nu once used the Xuan Nu Sword Technique and the Male and Female Sword Pills to destroy the main body of the divine sword. As for the divine sword sacrificed by the divided spirit, it should be even easier to destroy it."

Xuan Yu lowered its head and remained silent. Before coming to Yunmeng Mountain, it was still very afraid of what happened seven years ago, and dared not even think of seeking revenge against Baiyun Daoren.

The old witch in Baiyun Cave is, in a sense, the master of the demonic path of Ruyi Temple. How powerful must she be?
If it were the Xuan Yu of the past, it would never have chosen to take the risk and actively seek revenge on the old fox. This is related to its nature; felines cannot be easily injured.
However, Xuan Yu, who had left Tianjin and returned to Yunmeng Mountain, was no longer the timid Xuan Yu of the past!

The girl's gaze grew increasingly determined.

Xu Xianjia incurred the old witch's wrath because he severed one of her wisps of spirit. Therefore, he should also go to Baiyun Cave, lure the old witch out, and sever another of her wisps of spirit. This is what comrades should do.

Outside Mingyue Stream, Xu Qing remained completely unaware of the situation. The only change he could see was that Xuan Yu was cultivating even more diligently.

From morning till night, almost every time he returned from practicing the Heavenly Book of Escape Techniques, he would see Xuan Yu refining sword pellets and practicing combat techniques.

Xu Qing stood by and watched, and could sense the killing intent contained within the two sword pellets from afar.

Who has offended this cat?
The last time Xu Qing saw Xuan Yu like this was when he was facing Baiyun Daoren at Ruyi Temple.

Xu Qing had a vague feeling that something was wrong. Not long ago, Yuan Gong had approached him, wanting Xuan Yu to use herself as bait to lure and kill a wisp of the Holy Maiden's spirit.

Xu Qing did not agree. He had not yet realized just how powerful the Holy Maiden of Baiyun Cave's divided spirit was. Back then, in order to finish the battle quickly, he directly used the Heavenly Gang Axe Technique to reach the eighteenth level, which he had never reached before, and with one axe, he cleaved the so-called Holy Maiden into nothingness.

However, Xu Qing could not guarantee the exact strength of the old fox's distraction, or whether Xuan Yu could defeat him in the dream and escape unscathed.

He didn't want Xuan Yu to take the risk. Seven years ago, the other party lost his life here. If Xuan Yu were to follow him today and something were to happen to him again...
He will feel very uncomfortable.

Upon noticing the anomaly in the Xuan Yu, Xu Qing's first thought was of Lord Yuan.

That old white ape has a rebellious streak; he never follows the rules. Who knows, it might be him doing these underhanded tricks behind the scenes.

Here, Xu Qing used the Divine Travel Book, and a geographical map of the area within a radius of twenty miles of Bright Moon Ravine instantly formed in his mind. With a thought, Xu Qing appeared in front of the statue of Lord Yuan in the next moment.

Feeling the depletion of his magical power, even though Xu Qing had adapted to the Divine Travel Technique, he was still struggling to keep up.

This kind of teleportation technique is not something he can master right now. Xu Qing has five levels of magical power: black zombie transformation, hairy zombie transformation, fire zombie transformation, and the metal elemental power inherent in zombies, which is buried in the ground. He can also use the earth elemental power that is compatible with the earth.

Of the five magical powers, the Black Zombie's Water Power is the strongest, but even a precise teleportation of just ten miles has already consumed half of his Water Power.

The Heavenly Calligraphy School is, after all, not a product of the secular world.

Before he becomes the Heavenly Corpse Demon, he probably won't be able to fully unleash the power of this escape technique.

Xu Qing placed the water-filtering bowl on his head, just like the water monkey that the Waterworker Taoist had raised, replenishing his water magic power while looking at the statue of Lord Yuan in front of him.

Just as Xu Qing was about to question Yuan Gong, he discovered that the stone statue in front of him had closed its eyes at some point, and the entire statue no longer retained any of its divinity.

Xu Qing tried to make offerings at Baosheng Temple and Maoxiantang, but it still had no effect.

The last vestige of Yuan Gong left in the secular world has vanished without a trace.

With the Heavenly Path severed, this clone could not return to the Upper Realm and could only dissipate in the mortal world. Only when the Heavenly Path reopens will Yuan Gong of the Upper Realm be able to simultaneously read the memories of the clone that dissipated in the Lower Realm and learn about the fate between him and Xu Qing.

Seeing that he could not get any valuable information from Yuan Gong, Xu Qing decided to go directly to find Xuan Yu and ask it what had happened to it recently!
However, when Xu Qing returned to where Xuan Yu was, he found that the cat had disappeared.

Xu Qing took out the red rope and carefully sensed it, but did not find that Xuan Yu had gone far away. He looked in the direction that the red rope was pulling in the dark, and then he found that there was a red rope floating in the wind on the tree branch above his head.

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Xu Qing's face darkened. He hadn't disciplined the cat for only a few days, and it had already learned military strategy!

(End of this chapter)