Ascending to Immortality by Slaying Spirits

Chapter 184 - Elder Arrives, Dao Body Revives
After collecting his own spoils, Lin Le joined the purge.

The blood-red Taoist soldiers passed through, leaving piles of corpses and heads rolling down the ground. Then came the annals of history, which recounted and publicized the evil deeds of Zhang Yuege and the Bai royal family, one by one.

After all, they are a legitimate sect of Xuanmen, and they still pay attention to cause and effect in their actions. The reason that the emperor colluded with the demoness of the demon sect is only the bone; the flesh still needs to be embellished, otherwise it will not be enough to silence the gossip.

Fortunately, the Demonic Sect is still the Demonic Sect. Although they appear virtuous and benevolent on the surface, their inherent selfishness cannot be hidden.

Trafficking children, spreading rumors, framing loyal officials... one by one, these accusations led to a dramatic reversal in the reputation of Zhang Yuege and the Bai royal family.

From disbelief to cursing, a group of people shouted that it was good that Zhang Yuege, Bai Ruixian and others died.

A day after Lin Le jumped off the flying boat, a streak of light appeared in the sky above Hongjing.

The light stopped in the air, revealing a Taoist priest wearing a lotus crown. He glanced at the tightly sealed imperial city, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

With his Nascent Soul Daoist eyesight, he could naturally see that those active in the imperial city were all led by people from the Xuan Tian Dao Mansion.

Seemingly sensing the Taoist in the sky, the city's protective formation automatically opened a gap.

The Taoist priest slipped inside and then appeared in front of the Dragon and Phoenix Hall.

The gate opened automatically, and Lin Le, holding the Bai Hong Kingdom's jade seal, said, "Greetings, Elder Zhengming."

Zhengmingzi nodded slightly: "It's good that you're alright, Nephew Lingzhu, but what's the situation now?"

"Here's what happened." Lin Le recounted yesterday's events, with little discrepancy, but repeatedly mentioned the methods his master had given him, which allowed him to escape danger.

After finishing speaking, Lin Le added, "I have already asked Elder Chongxuan of the local Daoist Temple to handle the specific details. If Elder Zhengming wants to know the specific details, he can ask him."

Zhengmingzi nodded: "Okay, I understand. I will report the details to the sect after everything is sorted out."

"Then I will trouble Elder Zhengming." Lin Le bowed. "I wonder if Elder would like to stay here for a while, or return to the mountain gate?"

After pondering for a while, Zhengmingzi said, "Let's stay here for a while. I have a flying boat law enforcement hall disciple coming to assist me. I originally wanted to clean up the mess in Baihong Kingdom, but I didn't expect you, Nephew Lingzhu, to be so decisive and brave, capturing the spy in one fell swoop."

"Now I have no choice but to shamelessly accept credit for my disciple's achievement."

Lin Le said, "It's alright, it's just a merit. What's important is to stabilize Baihong Kingdom as soon as possible. After all, the royal family has been destroyed, and Baihong Kingdom will probably be in chaos for a while. The local prefecture's strength alone is just a drop in the ocean."

He then bowed and said, "On the contrary, I should thank my fellow disciples on behalf of the people of Baihong Kingdom for their willingness to come and help. Thank you for your hard work."

Looking at the polite Lin Le, Zheng Mingzi couldn't help but sigh, "Junior Brother Xu Ling has indeed taken on a good disciple."

Lin Le remained silent, his expression one of knowing smiles.

"Then I will go and meet with Junior Brother Chongxuan," Zhengmingzi said, stroking his beard. "Finally, I will report to the sect and put in a good word for them with the sect leader."

"Just report the truth. I only did what I was supposed to do," Lin Le said.

"Of course," Zhengmingzi said with a smile.

Watching Zhengmingzi leave, Lin Le's smile faded, and he turned back to continue his cultivation.

At the Xuan Tian Dao Mansion, Zheng Mingzi found Chong Xuanzi.

Upon seeing Zhengmingzi, Chongxuanzi immediately bowed deeply and said, "Greetings, Elder Chongxuan."

He was filled with unease, after all, right under his nose, the Holy Heart Demon Sect had actually taken the top position in the country, which was already a serious dereliction of duty.

Zhengmingzi's attitude towards Chongxuanzi was not as good as his attitude towards Lin Le. He nodded coldly and said, "After this matter is over, go and receive your punishment."

"Yes," Chong Xuanzi said with a wry smile, but inwardly he breathed a sigh of relief.

Given the temperament of the Enforcement Hall, if he were truly guilty of an unforgivable crime, he would probably be arrested on the spot.

The fact that he's being allowed to wait until things are completely over means there's still room for maneuver.

"Show me the report," Zhengmingzi said, extending his hand.

"Yes." Chong Xuanzi handed over the jade slip.

After scanning the jade slip, Zhengmingzi's eyes showed a hint of surprise, because the information on it did not match his previous impression.

Lin Le's account of what happened after returning to the city was almost identical to his own words; the problem lay in what followed.

He hadn't expected Lin Le to be so ruthless, confiscating the property and exterminating the entire clan of anyone connected to him, leaving no one untouched, clearly aiming to wipe out the ten clans of the Bai family.

He was the one who killed most of the people that day.

That kid seemed so gentle and refined, but I never expected him to be so ruthless.

Recalling Lin Le's polite demeanor just now, Zheng Mingzi couldn't help but admire Xu Lingzi for taking on such a good disciple. Such a smiling tiger was enough to ensure that his lineage would last for ten thousand years.

After returning the jade slip, Zhengmingzi said, "The disciples of the Enforcement Hall will take over the follow-up work here."

Chong Xuanzi dared not refuse and immediately nodded, "Yes."

Then he hesitated for a moment and asked, "What about the true disciples of the Spirit Pearl?"

“I’ve already spoken to him,” Zhengmingzi said calmly. “You don’t need to worry.”

"Yes." Chong Xuanzi nodded again.

Before long, a flying boat stopped outside Hongjing, and the city's protective array was activated, allowing it to enter.

The disciples of the Enforcement Hall, dressed in black Taoist robes, filed down the mountain. Among them, a purple figure took to the air and flew away into the distance, while a golden ring on her jade-like wrist trembled.

Watching the figure suddenly fly away, Zhengmingzi frowned slightly, and then he remembered that this was Xulingzi's female Daoist disciple.

Watching the direction she left in, Zhengmingzi couldn't help but stroke his beard. Could it be that Junior Brother Xuling had already foreseen that his disciple was a Yang Spirit Body? Otherwise, why would he have raised such a female Daoist child so early?

That physique and that temperament are absolutely irresistible to a young boy.

Outside the Dragon and Phoenix Palace, a purple figure flew in hastily.

Those inside the hall seemed to sense something, and the main gate opened by itself without any wind.

"Junior brother!"

Seeing the boy sitting cross-legged in the jade pool, Ling Muzhu's face was filled with surprise, and she immediately pounced over.

The Qiankun Ring on her bracelet flew away even before her.

"Senior Sister." Lin Le put away the Qiankun Ring and saw Ling Muzhu jump into the jade pool.

Amidst the sound of water and a fragrant breeze, Lin Le felt his entire head enveloped in something soft.

Fortunately, he already possessed the Golden Core, so he couldn't suffocate even by holding his breath.

Her delicate body trembled slightly, revealing her excitement.

Lin Le reached out and patted Ling Muzhu's back, saying in a guttural voice, "It's alright, it's alright, I'm still alive."

"Hmm." Ling Muzhu then realized that she had been suffocating Lin Le, so she immediately moved back a bit to free Lin Le.

"Junior brother, I'm so glad you're alright." Ling Muzhu's eyes were slightly red.

"How could anything happen to me?" Lin Le laughed. "My master is a Nascent Soul Dao Lord, how could he not give me a way to protect myself?"

"That's true." Ling Muzhu reached out and grabbed Lin Le's arm. "Junior brother, are you hurt?"

"No." Lin Le shook his head and said calmly, "Just a bunch of petty scoundrels, what can they do to me?"

"Mmm." Ling Muzhu lowered her body and rested her head on Lin Le's shoulder. "I know Junior Brother is the best." "Senior Sister, don't praise me like that, or I'll get cocky." Lin Le teased.

"Hmm." Ling Muzhu rubbed her face against Lin Le like a kitten. "Anyway, junior brother is the most amazing in my heart."

"How does that compare to my master?" Lin Le reached out and lifted Ling Muzhu's chin, speaking in a joking tone.

"Sect Leader?" Ling Muzhu hesitated for a moment, then said, "The Sect Leader is powerful now, but in the future, Junior Brother will definitely be the most powerful!"

"Haha." Lin Le laughed loudly, then lowered his head and bit down on the red ointment.

Ling Muzhu reached out and wrapped her arms around Lin Le's neck, and Ling Muzhu responded warmly in return.

Mmm~ Mmm~
Interlocking fingers, the fingers rub against each other's.

After a long while, Lin Le suddenly felt Ling Muzhu's body tense up.

Lin Le, who had seen this situation before, showed a hint of surprise. "They're going already?"

Her body went limp, and Ling Muzhu buried her blushing face in Lin Le's chest. She never expected to be so humiliated.

Fortunately, my clothes were already soaked through by the water in the Jade Pool, otherwise I don't even want to think how embarrassing it would be to look like a child who has wet his pants.

Lin Le didn't provoke Ling Muzhu, but stroked her loose hair like petting a pet, saying:

"Senior sister, since you're here, why don't you cultivate with me? Although I've absorbed most of the essence from the White Goose Pool, the remaining amount should be enough for you to cultivate to the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm."

"Okay." Ling Muzhu nodded.

Lin Le pointed his finger, and the mysterious light of merit entered Ling Muzhu's forehead.

Ling Muzhu immediately fell into a daze.

Soon, Bai Hongchi's spiritual energy poured into Ling Muzhu's body.

To Lin Le's astonishment, the hidden essence within Bai Hongchi was also drawn out, transforming into a small white bird that flew into Ling Muzhu's body.

It looks like it will take a hundred years to recover.

Lin Le glanced at Bai Hongchi, whose temperature was slowly rising, but didn't pay much attention.

After all, he has already reaped all the benefits, so what does it matter to him what happens to those who come after him?

As time passed, strange phenomena slowly appeared behind Ling Muzhu. A clear light shone down, and a celestial palace rose from the ground, with a cassia tree growing vigorously, reaching the same height as the celestial palace.

Clang!

A phoenix cry rang out, as clear as a crane's cry and as melodious as an oriole's song, high and resonant, so that it could be heard throughout the entire capital.

Everyone looked towards the palace, their eyes filled with astonishment.

Zhengmingzi couldn't help but turn his head, wanting to use his divine sense to investigate the situation, but he held back after thinking about it. He figured that Fengming was probably related to Lin Le.

He investigated without any reason, which might offend Lin Le.

Before Lin Le's eyes, a jade phoenix flew out from Ling Muzhu's body and landed on the osmanthus tree.

But the next scene made Lin Le's eyes show a hint of surprise.

A silver moon emerged from behind Ling Muzhu. It was pure and flawless, yet it captured the celestial palace, the cassia tree, and the jade phoenix on its surface, like patterns.

'The Dao Body?'

Lin Le was surprised. He had previously thought that Ling Muzhu's body had simply been revived, but after seeing this scene, he was certain that Ling Muzhu possessed a hidden Dao body.

Although it is unknown why the innate power was not apparent, as cultivation progressed, the power of the Dao body gradually began to recover.

But I wonder if that old bastard knows?
Lin Le sized up Ling Muzhu, whose temperament was becoming increasingly aloof and holy, and felt that Xu Lingzi was probably unaware of this.

Otherwise, he would definitely do his best to help Ling Muzhu's body recover. At that time, whether it was for takeout or for personal use, the profits would be enough to allow him to reach the Nascent Soul stage or above.

The Dao Body has such value, after all, a single Dao Body is enough to help a cultivator advance to the Celestial Realm, which is the second realm before True Immortal.

Refining Qi through the Twelve Towers, Building Foundation through the Five Fortresses, Reaching the Jade Capital with Golden Elixir; Nascent Soul Stepping Through Reincarnation, Leaving the Body to Ascend the Heavenly Path, Transforming into a Spirit and Crossing the Nine Heavens; Uniting the Body to Overcome the Three Calamities, Heaven and Man Crossing the Five Decays, Uniting with the Dao to Break Through the Nine Tribulations, Attaining the Great Vehicle and Proving the True Immortal

'After reaching the Golden Core stage, he should be able to fully recover.'

Lin Le guessed that Ling Muzhu's Dao body had not fully recovered yet, because he had not seen the Dao treasure recover.

Born with jade in one's mouth, born with a sword in one's arms... These extraordinary innate phenomena are not just rumors, but unique to those with a Daoist body.

The treasure that accompanies her/him at birth is the Dao Treasure, which can protect the Dao externally and help one comprehend the Dao internally, enabling cultivators to directly reach the realm of the Celestials.

I wonder which Dao body Ling Muzhu possesses.
Lin Le searched through his memory for relevant knowledge. So far, there have only been two types of Yin-type Dao bodies: Taiyin body and pure Yin body.

Lin Le is more inclined to believe in the Yin body of Taiyin, because Ling Muzhu's enlightenment is more focused on Taiyin and life.

If she were a pure vaginal body, her path to enlightenment would be more extreme, likely the Great Dao of Pure Yin.

The difference between Taiyin and Chunyin is only one character, but they are actually two different states. Taiyin is the extreme of Yin giving rise to Yang, with a Yin-Yang ratio of 1:9 in the body; Chunyin is the ultimate Yin without limit, with only Yin in the body.

The same applies to the sun and pure yang.

After a long while, Ling Muzhu slowly finished her practice, her aura having steadily reached the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment stage.

"How are you feeling?" Lin Le asked.

“Very good.” Ling Muzhu nodded.

"What was the name of your final vision?" Lin Le asked curiously.

That strange phenomenon can be seen as a manifestation of the power of the Dao Body, which may help us deduce what Ling Muzhu's Dao Body is.

"The Myriad Wonders Moon Shadow True Realm," Ling Muzhu said, "can assist people in comprehending the Dao on a daily basis and slowly improve their comprehension."

Lin Le asked in surprise, "You said that your phenomenon can slowly improve a person's comprehension. Is it yourself, or can it be done by someone else?"

Ling Muzhu nodded slightly: "Anything is fine, but the maximum is three people."

"How much does it consume?" Lin Le asked.

“It’s a one-time use item,” Ling Muzhu said. “Each time it’s activated, it will consume one-third of your mana, and the duration of the effect depends on the user.”

"I see, that's not bad then." Lin Le nodded, then suddenly put his hand on Ling Muzhu's shoulder, leaned closer and said seriously, "This phenomenon, besides me, you mustn't tell anyone else, okay?"

Feeling Lin Le's earnest gaze, Ling Muzhu said softly, "I know."

She was also well aware of the value of her extraordinary abilities; if outsiders found out, a constant stream of trouble would come her way.

Lin Letou moved slightly aside and asked, "Have all aspects reached their limits?"

“Mm,” Ling Muzhu replied.

“Then you should immerse yourself in this for a few days. Once things are settled in Hongjing, we’ll return to the mountain, and then you can advance to the Golden Core stage,” Lin Le said.

"Okay." Ling Muzhu nodded, a blush rising on her face. After all, once she entered the Golden Core stage, there was no longer a significant difference in cultivation level between her and Lin Le.

It seems I should start practicing the Yin-Yang Interaction Technique now.

(End of this chapter)