Mang Shusheng's Ink Painting Practice

Chapter 192: Discussion with the Leader

Zhao Yifu originally thought that sword fighting would be his stage, but Qiu Yuzi did not allow him to go, and even the Danqing Sect did not let him go. He also allowed only one person from the Chunyang Sword Sect to go up and then left.

The Yangling Sword Sect originally had three disciples, but they stopped after the Lianguang Sect Master joined the conversation with everyone's thoughts.

Gradually, it seemed that no one was willing to fight with Gu Shouyue with swords.

He seemed to have won, but he also felt that he had not done things well.

The temperature is not yet right.

This sword fight should only be a prelude for Wanshoumen to demonstrate its strength. Now that it has begun, Zeon will not stop.

Seeing that no one would challenge him, he laughed and said, "My little disciple is naughty. I am sorry to have made you laugh."

"Today, my disciple will demonstrate his sword skills, but sword skills are not the forte of my Dan Ding Clan after all..."

He seemed to be being modest as he kept on talking, but everyone knew that he had something more to offer.

Sure enough, he changed the subject and took out a pill.

"Hunjinbaodan."

"Taking just one of these precious pills can increase your cultivation strength by ten years. When you have mastered Qi training, it can even increase your chances of forming a pill by 10%."

"More importantly, if two pills are taken in succession, the chance of forming a golden elixir will increase by 20%. If three pills are taken in succession, it will be 30%... At most, if nine pills are taken in succession, the golden elixir will definitely form!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an immediate uproar.

This news is so shocking. Does it mean that Jindan cultivators can be sold wholesale from now on?
Zhao Yifu was extremely surprised by this. This 'Hunjinbaodan' was really a good thing beyond his expectations.

He quickly probed his mind into his sleeve and said, "Grandmaster, Senior Ji Weng has developed a 'Hunjin Baodan' that can allow people to form a pill directly..."

What he didn't expect was that Master Fuyou said dismissively, "Is that all?"

"In our time, there were even people who didn't cultivate themselves, but could ascend to heaven in broad daylight just by refining a furnace of elixirs."

"In more ancient times, ancient Qi cultivators could even achieve the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit with just one Nine-Transformation Golden Pill."

Zhao Yifu was puzzled. He asked, "It sounds like the external alchemy path is also a legitimate path, but relying on external things like this is bound to have flaws, right?"

Grandmaster Fuyou said, "Of course there are flaws. The simplest one is to directly improve your realm without the corresponding cultivation level. That will make your cultivation like a castle in the air, which may collapse at any time."

"Those immortals who achieved immortality through elixirs never dared to fight others. Even in heaven, they painstakingly gathered spiritual materials to continue refining elixirs. This was because the medicinal power of the elixir that enabled them to become immortals was equivalent to their lives. Once the power was exhausted, their fate would be over."

"Even if there are methods of cultivation in heaven, it's easy to imagine how poor the foundation would be for a mortal to start practicing directly from the immortal realm."

Zhao Yifu murmured after hearing this, "So, it's the elixir that becomes immortal, not the person."

Patriarch Fuyou said, "In fact, both the Immortal Pill and the Nine-Transformation Golden Pill were developed to imitate the natural divine beings of the ancient mythological era. Those natural divine beings were naturally conceived from the essence of heaven and earth, and were born with infinite power. Immortal Pills are actually designed to artificially create this 'natural divine' state."

"I have to say, for people who don't have much talent for Qi training, this is actually a smooth road."

"However, for most cultivators in the self-cultivation realm, borrowing the power of elixirs to break through the realm when encountering bottlenecks is the most correct way to use elixirs."

Zhao Yifu asked, "But I don't think I need elixirs..."

Master Fuyou said unhappily, "You don't need it. Don't you see what you got from that knife-wielding guy?"

Zhao Yifu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly said: "Martial Arts Saint Body!"

Grandmaster Fuyou said, "That's right. With this sacred martial arts body, refining essence into qi and refining qi into spirit are all unfettered. But it's different for others. When they encounter a bottleneck and fight hard, success is not just luck, it also consumes potential!"

"We succeeded in breaking through the bottleneck this time, but what about next time?"

"There will always be a time when potential is exhausted. At that time, there will be despair. Even the best elixir will probably be ineffective."

Zhao Yifu suddenly realized, "In other words, it's best to break through a realm naturally. Otherwise, you should use elixirs to enhance your own accumulated foundation before breaking through, rather than rushing into it recklessly."

"Ruzi can be taught."

The master explained the pros and cons of the elixir, and Zhao Yifu withdrew his thoughts with satisfaction.

In the eyes of the ancestors, this Hunjinbao Pill is not worth mentioning, but in this world of cultivation where even the Liandan Pill is difficult, Zeon is equivalent to launching a large satellite.

He spoke about this in public and immediately gained a lot of reputation, making him the focus of everyone's attention.

He even took out a precious pill to show it on the spot, and asked the disciples of Wanshou Sect to show off their cultivation...

Wow, thirty Jindan monks suddenly appeared from Wanshou Sect!

Although they are all taking drugs and golden elixirs, they are still shocking enough in the eyes of anyone.

However, this Zeon did something that pushed the atmosphere to a higher climax.

He suddenly opened a scroll and recited a mantra. The scroll grew in the wind... The next moment, the densely packed spiritual material dosages, sequence, and cooking time were all clearly written on it.

This is a recipe for a pill.

And at the top of the recipe is clearly written "Hunjinbao Pill Recipe"!
This really dropped a depth bomb on the entire audience, making the entire group of guests watching the ceremony boil with excitement.

Even Zhao Yifu himself couldn't help but look at the recipe carefully and memorize it quickly.

Is there something missing in the recipe?

That's impossible. Since Zeon chose to publish the recipe, there will be no flaws in the recipe.

Then there must be special requirements in refining, and it shouldn’t be that simple.

Zeon showed the recipe for the pill, but put it away after just a short moment.

He said, "I know that once this 'Hunjin Baodan' is revealed, it will attract a great deal of competition. Therefore, I simply show you the recipe. If any Daoist can refine it on their own, that would be the best. However, if you are not good at refining pills, you can also collect spiritual materials and come to our sect to refine the pills."

"It's just that refining this precious pill is extremely difficult. Please prepare five times the amount of spiritual materials in case of emergency."

When Zhao Yifu listened, he felt that Ji Weng was really good at doing business and developing the sect.

He would never believe that there was no special technique to refine the elixir, and if others tried to refine it with the recipe, the failure rate would be extremely high. Even if someone could succeed, it would be a very small number... and most people who wanted to get the Jinbao Pill could only honestly prepare five times the materials and come to Wanshoumen to ask for the pill.

But no matter what, Zeon's display of the "Hunjinbao Pill Recipe" at this time is definitely a "favor" to the entire cultivation world. Even if it is only used to break through and advance, it is enough to drive many cultivators who are stuck at the peak of Qi training crazy.

If Taoist Bai Na had the 'Hun Jin Bao Dan' back then, he would be a Jin Dan Zhenren now instead of Fenglin City God.

"This is incredible. This great-grandmaster has a big plan."

The Xuanfeng Sect Master's telepathic voice echoed: "Even I am tempted and would like to request some precious pills to help some of the less-than-talented disciples in the sect improve."

The leader of the Lian Guang Sect agreed, "Indeed, if he wants to become the Sect Leader, I can't refuse."

She had a close relationship with Hui Gu, so she glanced at her and said, "You don't need it now, but I saw Gu Shouyue look at you unkindly a few times before, and I thought he would challenge you."

Hui Gu replied, "If I were still at the peak of Qi training, he would naturally come to challenge me, but fortunately I have already made a breakthrough."

At this time, Zhao Yifu, who had been in silence while the elders were talking, suddenly reminded them, "Don't forget, Senior Uncle Xiaohui was once hunted down."

Hui Gu couldn't help but glared at Zhao Yi Fu, because "Xiao Hui" was the name she was called when she was a maid. How could she still call her that now?
But when the glaring gesture was actually performed, it seemed weak and powerless when it landed on Zhao Yifu, like a small fist hitting someone's chest...

However, no one minded this aspect, but the leader of the Lian Guang Sect thought of another angle.

She asked, "You mean, someone tried to stop Xiaohui from getting here?"

Zhao Yifu said, "There are suspicions in this regard, and Gu Shouyue is a strong suspect."

Hui Gu asked in confusion, "Why is that? I have no conflict of interest with them."

Qiu Yuzi said, "Jun Xin is right. Gu Shouyue must be the mastermind behind this. However, he may not be targeting you, but the heir of the True Dao."

Sect Master Xuan Feng asked, "Junior brother, have you confirmed this?"

Qiu Yuzi said, "Zhenyi Dao is on good terms with all the other six sects like us. Even through generations of friendship, we all owe Zhenyi Dao favors to some degree. It can be said that Zhenyi Dao has always been the link connecting the various sects, vaguely playing a role similar to that of a cult leader."

"With this 'cause' in place, the 'result' is already known."

Qiu Yuzi said firmly.

He is the Yang God at the pinnacle of cultivation, and everyone knows that he knows everything.

In fact, as long as people live in this world and do something, they will inevitably leave traces.

The ability of Yang Shen is to find these traces as quickly as possible and then deduce the cause and effect.

Furthermore, the people pursuing Huigu that day even mobilized the Liao Kingdom's army. This was too obvious a clue to conceal from Yang Shen. After a brief silence, the Lotus Light Sect Master offered an incredible theory: "Could it be that Jiong did all this to pave the way for Gu Shouyue?"

"Why?!"

She really couldn't figure it out.

Jiong was originally the leader of the Wanshou Sect, the most powerful sect in the Chunyang Sect. Why did he have to do so many things for Gu Shouyue?

Qiu Yuzi said, "That's what I want to know too."

"If I were to become the leader, what would he do?"

Qiu Yuzi suddenly had an idea.

Zhao Yifu knew that the leader was going to do something bad again.

Or rather, it wasn't a malicious act, but rather a way of forcing Nazeon to reveal his true intentions little by little.

Liang Zhongzhi was listening quietly nearby, and suddenly understood and said, "If that's the case, then I can also compete for the position of leader."

Suddenly, the old man Cangqiu said jokingly: "If that's the case, then I'm actually qualified to compete..."

The leader of the Lian Guang Sect felt a little confused. Why were all the people from the Dan Qing Sect so arrogant?
Qiu Yuzi is fine, as he is the person with the highest level of Yangshen cultivation in the world, so he is naturally qualified to compete for the position of the leader.

So what about Liang Zhongzhi and Old Man Cangqiu?

Hui Gu then explained, "Uncle Lian Guang, because Master Cang Qiu was taught the qin tablature by the ancestor, he is qualified."

"And Senior Brother Liang was given the title of Immortal Poetry of Sword and Calligraphy, so he is also qualified."

Only then did the leader of the Lian Guang Sect realize.

However, Qiu Yuzi said, "Forget about it, Mr. Cangqiu. I think they only have Master Zeon as a cover. We already have an extra layer of insurance."

The leader of the Lian Guang Sect was shocked to realize that even Liang Zhongzhi, who had been taught the art of swordsmanship by the founder, was not the candidate for the Danqing Sect... She could not help but look at the youngest Zhao Yi Fu.

At such a young age, he already possesses the Shaoyang state of Yin Spirit like his master. This talent can be called extraordinary.

[Is it him? ]

The leader of the Lian Guang Sect was thinking in his heart.

Zhao Yifu suddenly smiled and said, "It would be great if Master could become the leader."

Liang Zhongzhi said angrily: "Don't interrupt me on this matter. It doesn't matter who is the leader. As long as I don't let that Liao Hu ruin my people's hearts, that's all that matters!"

This is the truth.

If the Wanshou Sect really succeeds, it is foreseeable that there will be a lot of troubles.

Even the entire Chunyang Sect would be controlled by Liao Guo, which was unacceptable to everyone present.

This plan does not mean that others will die.

There's no need to elaborate on the extra things. While Zeon was still happily enjoying the popularity and huge reputation...

"It's getting late. Is there anything else? If it weren't for you, my Pure Yang Sword Sect would be going back to the mountains to practice swordsmanship in seclusion."

Sect Master Xuan Feng suddenly spoke, interrupting Jiong's enjoyment.

Jiong frowned and said, "Xuan Feng, why are you so anxious?"

Sect Master Xuan Feng laughed heartily and said, "I have just acquired two divine swords and I can't wait to practice with my disciples. If there is nothing important, I really don't want to stay any longer."

Jiong frowned, because what Sect Leader Xuanfeng said was actually quite disrespectful.

He said, "Xuan Feng, why don't you even give me a little face?"

Unexpectedly, Sect Master Xuan Feng smiled cheerfully and said, "It's not that I don't want to give my great-grandmaster some respect, but I know my time is almost up, probably only three to five days away, so I want to use the last few days to do what I want to do."

My goodness! Zeon was dumbfounded and speechless for a moment.

He is used to taking advantage of his seniority and everyone gives him face.

But he didn't expect to meet a 'dying man has no taboos', who immediately broke his situation of relying on his seniority.

At this time, Sect Leader Xuan Feng really had no taboos. After all, the ancestor had appeared and told him to "just die."

Ji Weng took a deep breath and then said, "Today, I do have a very important matter for the Chunyang Sect to discuss with you all. This requires the seven heads of our sect to make a decision at the same time."

When Zhao Yifu heard this, he knew that the real drama was about to begin.

It was absolutely right to use the "no taboos when a dying man" leader Xuanfeng to deal with the "old and senior" Zeon, and it immediately forced out his true purpose.

The Xuanfeng Sect Master then said, "Uncle Master, please tell me."

He looked like he was in a hurry to leave.

But now everyone knows that he is dying and there is nothing we can do to him.

Jiong felt extremely uncomfortable. He hadn't even finished creating the atmosphere, and the play was only half done, so naturally it wasn't convincing enough.

Especially Sect Master Xuan Feng, he has actually become the biggest destabilizing factor this time.

Ji Weng was very upset, but he could only say: "In fact, Xuan Feng, how difficult it is for you. I know in my heart that what happened a hundred years ago was a disaster for my Chunyang Sect."

"A hundred years later, our Wanshou Sect managed to survive, but the Chunyang Sword Sect, who were too deeply involved like you, encountered difficulties."

"At this time, we in the Chunyang Sect can no longer act independently. We need someone who can coordinate the resources of each sect."

When Sect Master Xuan Feng heard this, the words were on the tip of his tongue, but he suddenly glanced at Hui Gu and said nothing more.

He wanted to say, "Hasn't the True Oneness always been coordinating the various sects?"

But then he suddenly remembered what Zhao Yifu had mentioned earlier, that Huigu had been hunted down...

The silence of Sect Leader Xuanfeng at this time was actually for Huigu's safety.

Although this little girl finally formed a pill with her own talent, how could she cope with the pressure from the entire Wanshou Sect alone?

Sect Leader Lian Guang also understood this, but she showed no bias. She simply said indifferently, "Senior Zeon, do you want to choose someone to be the leader of our sect?"

"Then forgive Lian Guang for speaking frankly, but the choice of leader must convince me."

She did not call Jiong her great-uncle master like others, because the Yangling Sword Sect itself had always been on the edge of the Chunyang Sect.

Zeon smacked his forehead, feeling irritated.

He just hates these people from the Sword Sect, they are all so straightforward.

Now that the play was not done well, and Lian Guang directly pointed out the word "leader", the matter seemed very awkward.

But things are like this, and we have no choice but to go ahead with it no matter how hard it is.

Zeon said, "That's right. If there is a leader, it's natural to choose someone that everyone can trust."

As he spoke, he raised his chest and glanced at Baicaosou from Yaowang Valley... He needed support at this time.

but……

The somewhat dull Baicaosou was about to speak.

The near-death Sect Master Xuan Feng clapped his hands and smiled, remarking, "Excellent! I recommend Junior Brother Qiu Yuzi be the Sect Leader. He is a rare Yang God cultivator. I believe no one will object to such a powerful Yang God taking charge."

Jiong was in trouble on the spot. He lost the initiative after being snatched away by Sect Master Xuanfeng.

He quickly gave Baicaosou a fierce look, asking the old man to come out and speak quickly!
However, this usually obedient Baicaosou now showed a huge shortcoming... he was slow. His mind was slow, his mouth was slow, everything was slow.

Before he could even open his mouth, Qiu Yuzi burst out laughing and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother Xuanfeng, for your kindness. If I could become the Sect Leader, I would naturally work day and night without any negligence."

He admitted it so shamelessly...

Zeon was bewildered. He didn't know how such a shameless person could exist in this world.

At this time, Baicaosou stammered, "No...not right..."

Zeon facepalmed, he could already sense that something was going to happen.

(End of this chapter)