Two Worlds: The Demon Cultivator Mistakenly Enters the Lord's World

Chapter 209 The Source of Death, The Celestial Master Returns to the Mountain

In the path of spiritual cultivation, the traditional saying goes, "Spells and techniques are used, but the practice of the Way is the foundation."

Cultivating supernatural powers, on the surface, means practicing exquisite spells and gaining extraordinary strength that ordinary people cannot achieve.

At a deeper level, it is about comprehending the Great Dao and elevating one's Daoist realm through daily cultivation.

By continuously improving one's compatibility with the rules of heaven and earth, one can grow strong and lush, just as a sapling takes root in the soil.

Lu Feng had been stuck at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage for several months, not because he was not proficient in the operation of magic, but because his cultivation had not yet reached the threshold for a breakthrough, and his accumulation of Foundation Establishment True Essence was also somewhat lacking.

It was only in the Green Dragon Cave, a treasure land rich in spiritual energy and abundant in earth veins, that he was given the opportunity to break through.

After breaking through, Lu Feng subconsciously looked inward and saw that the Foundation Establishment True Essence within his Dao Foundation Space, which had been somewhat restrained, was now as vast as the sea.

It flowed slowly in the dantian, each surge accompanied by a deafening "humming" sound, like the surging waves of the sea, continuous and endless, nearly three times stronger than before, finally possessing a crushing power capable of dominating the Foundation Establishment realm.

When using his supernatural powers, Lu Feng only needed to think to command the spiritual energy around him to converge on him like a guided tide. He could operate the Mingyu Spring and Autumn Cicada Technique with ease and freedom, as if it were his own arm.

Its supernatural power and speed of execution are also greater than before.

Although he had already broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, Lu Feng was not in a hurry to leave seclusion.

Knowing that his newly broken-through cultivation level was still unstable, he secluded himself in the quiet room of the Green Dragon's Nest for several more days, practicing his cultivation techniques daily to refine his true essence and thoroughly smooth out the surging energy within his body.

Only when the true essence within his dantian was as solid as a rock, and he had a thorough understanding of the late Foundation Establishment stage, did he slowly finish his practice and prepare to leave seclusion.

When Lu Feng pushed open the wooden door of the quiet room, the scene before him made him slightly taken aback.

A number of people had already gathered outside the secluded meditation room. Evelyn, dressed in a magnificent robe, Su Wangyu, holding a folding fan, the burly Old Dragon King of Honghu, as well as Taoist Yuchan and several of his old subordinates from the territory, all stood smiling at the door.

Upon seeing him emerge, the crowd immediately rushed forward, their faces filled with joy and respect:
"Congratulations, Lord, on your breakthrough in cultivation! Your strength has reached a new level!"

"Congratulations to Abbot Lu on breaking through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment! You will surely make even greater progress on your cultivation path from now on!"

Congratulatory shouts echoed through the cave, filled with well wishes and expectations for him.

Lu Feng felt a warm glow in his heart as he listened to everyone's blessings.

He smiled broadly, raised his hand in a gesture to signal everyone to quiet down, and then spoke:

"Congratulations! Congratulations! I was able to break through the bottleneck today thanks to everyone's help. Master Yu Chan renovated the cave, the Old Dragon King purified it with rain, and everyone guarded the territory so I could have peace of mind to go into seclusion. I will remember this kindness in my heart!"

His gaze swept over the crowd, and his tone became increasingly cheerful.

"Today is a good day, a grand feast is in order! Give the order to set out a banquet, prepare fine wine and delicacies, and let's drink until we drop!"

Breaking through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment is a major event on the path of cultivation. It not only signifies a leap in one's own strength but also boosts the morale of one's territory.

We should have a good celebration, to relieve the fatigue of being in seclusion for so many days, and to let everyone share in this joy.

The banquet used many of the finest ingredients from the territory, and was meticulously prepared by the skilled culinary citizens, who thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

During the banquet, everyone toasted each other, and laughter filled the air.

The fatigue accumulated from previous spiritual practice and construction gradually dissipated amidst delicious food and lively conversation.

Lu Feng sat in the main seat, accompanied by Evelyn, Su Wangyu, the Old Dragon King of Honghu, and others, sipping his wine slowly.

As the wine flowed down his throat, carrying the refreshing aroma of fruitwood, he looked at the lively scene before him and listened to everyone discussing their plans for the future of their territory, feeling a sense of comfort and contentment.

The joy of this breakthrough is made all the more precious by being shared by everyone, and the future of Blackrock Territory is moving step by step towards a better future with this unity and vitality.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they dispersed. Lu Feng was helped back to his room by Su Wangyu, Evelyn, and the others to continue the second half of their pleasure.

The festive atmosphere of the banquet gradually dissipated, and a few days later, Blackstone Territory returned to its orderly operation.

Lu Feng also ended his brief rest and once again devoted himself to territory management and daily cultivation.

After capturing the Green Dragon's Lair and successfully assimilating the Dragon Lich and the Gwitch, Blackrock Territory's development in Roland Forest has reached a critical turning point.

As the hub of the core area of ​​the forest, the Green Dragon's Nest not only provides the territory with a training ground rich in ley lines, but also allows Blackrock Territory to completely open up the passage to the depths of the forest.

The core area, once blocked by undead ruins and monster hordes, is now completely open to Lu Feng's Black Stone Territory.

Riding this wave of momentum, Lu Feng ordered the hero Iron Wall to lead the undead army to conquer all directions once again.

After conquering each region, the Ironwall would leave some undead to guard it, build simple fortifications, and send people to draw maps and send them back to the territory, gradually incorporating these newly conquered lands into the Blackrock Territory's map.

In just a few days, the territory of Blackstone Territory expanded by nearly 30%, and the resource reserves and population size within the territory also increased significantly, presenting a thriving scene.

Dragon, Lich, and Gwitch also contributed a lot to this.

He had previously been ordered to oversee the construction of the 2-star unit building, the Mausoleum, and thought that he could proceed step by step.

However, when he and his deputy went to the Blackrock Territory warehouse to check the resources, they discovered a critical problem.

Although the warehouse was stockpiled with a large amount of basic materials such as stone, bones, and death crystals, enough to support the main construction of the mausoleum, the two core materials required for construction were nowhere to be found.

One of them was the remains of three 2-star gold monsters. While these types of monsters are not common in Roland Forest, they are not impossible to find.

After learning of the needs, the Old Dragon King of Honghu took the initiative to propose joining forces with the witch.

The old dragon king used his familiarity with the forest to guide the way, while the witch used her spiritual senses to search for the aura of monsters. The two searched deep in the Roland Forest for half a day, went through three fierce battles, killed three 2-star golden monsters, and easily collected the corpse materials.

The former is easy to deal with. With the help of the Old Dragon King of Honghu and the Dragon Lich Gewu, it's quite easy to search and fight in the Roland Forest and kill three 2-star golden monsters.

However, another 2-star treasure, "Fountain of Death," presented a challenge for everyone.

This treasure was not forged by human hands, but rather it was formed naturally over decades or even centuries in a place where the power of death converges to its extreme. It is a rare and precious natural treasure. Whether in the core area of ​​Roland Forest or beneath the ruins of the ancient battlefield, it only appears with a "chance." To find it precisely is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Even the well-informed Gwitch and the Old Dragon King were at a loss for a definite direction to search.

With their search yielding no results, the Dragon Lich and the Demon Lich could only suppress their impatience and focus on expanding their territory with Ironwall, hoping to find information about the "Source of Death" in the process.

While the people of Blackstone Territory were busy expanding their territory, Lu Feng also had time to return to Xuan Yin Temple for a relaxing break during his cultivation.

When Lu Feng stepped into the territory of Hongze County, where Xuan Yin Temple was located, he immediately felt an atmosphere completely different from that of Black Stone Territory.

The air here lacks the tension of territorial expansion; instead, it exudes a sense of languor and leisure.

The Xuan Yin Temple's territory has always adhered to the principles of putting people first, accumulating grain, building high walls, and delaying the declaration of kingship, allowing it to develop slowly.

Unlike Blackrock Territory, which developed rapidly with the support of the resources and rules of the Lord's World, its territory changed almost daily.

In the territory of Xuan Yin Temple, everything, from the cultivation pace of the cultivators to the daily lives of ordinary people, proceeded in an orderly manner. The pace of development had slowed considerably, but it had also brought a sense of stability and peace.

He casually inquired about the recent situation of the disciples in the temple.

Only then did they learn that several months had passed, and the conflict between the Liang Kingdom's aquatic tribes and the Jingang Temple outside Hongze County was still not completely resolved.

Although no large-scale conflict broke out between the two sides, there were still occasional minor disturbances. Sometimes aquatic cultivators would wander around the border waters, and sometimes monks from the Vajra Temple would preach in the surrounding mountains and forests.

The Liang Kingdom's Buddhist sect's attempt to subdue the aquatic creatures within its borders is destined to be a long process, not something that can be accomplished overnight.

No one could have imagined that in these seemingly peaceful months, Lu Feng had quietly broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment in the Lord World, achieving a qualitative leap in his cultivation and strength.

What's even more surprising is that he now has a high-level combatant in the late Foundation Establishment stage, the Dragon Lich and the Demon Witch, under his command.

With this powerful expert in necromancy in charge, Blackrock Territory's defensive and offensive capabilities have been greatly enhanced.

Even the Old Dragon King of Honghu made extremely rapid progress after obtaining the abundant spiritual energy resources and cultivation materials of the Lord World.

His initial mastery of the Mingyu Spring and Autumn Cicada Technique, coupled with his dragon race talent and profound understanding, allowed him to cultivate at a speed far exceeding that of ordinary people, completing two transformations in a short period of time.

His magic became increasingly smooth and efficient, and his progress was almost catching up with Lu Feng's level of supernatural power cultivation. His strength also increased accordingly.

Being chased by the Old Dragon King of Honghu, Lu Feng felt some "pressure".

Back at Xuan Yin Temple, Lu Feng temporarily set aside the complicated affairs of the lord. He spent his days either meditating and cultivating in the bamboo forest behind the temple to consolidate his late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, or enjoying tea and discussing the Dao with his old friends in the temple, chatting about the current situation of the cultivation world in Liang Kingdom. He lived a leisurely and carefree life.

The morning bells and evening drums of Xuan Yin Temple, accompanied by the mountain breeze, formed a stark contrast with the tense and busy atmosphere of Black Stone Territory, gradually relaxing his long-strained mind.

These peaceful days did not last long. One morning, Lu Feng was sitting in the stone pavilion in front of the temple reading ancient books when he suddenly heard a clear cry of a crane in the sky.

He looked up and saw a dazzling golden light flying from the distant horizon at great speed. In an instant, it arrived above Xuan Yin Temple and was blocked outside the temple's protective formation.

It was a pure white crane with wings that shimmered with a faint spiritual light; it was the messenger bird that the Cloud Dragon Taoist of Longhu Mountain often used.

Lu Feng manipulated the protective array, releasing the spirit crane inside. The crane circled once before slowly landing in front of the stone pavilion, obediently lowering its head.

Lu Feng put down the ancient book in his hand, stood up and walked forward, gently taking the talisman paper tied to the crane's claw.

He gathered a wisp of true essence at his fingertips and gently touched it onto the talisman. With the slight stimulation of the true essence, the talisman spontaneously combusted without fire, turning into wisps of golden smoke.

Lu Feng caught the spirit crane folded from the talisman paper. With a slight activation, the spirit crane spontaneously combusted without fire, and at the same time, the information contained within it was transmitted to Lu Feng's ears.

The smoke didn't dissipate; instead, it condensed in the air into a muffled sound—it was the voice of Daoist Yunlong, carrying a distinctly happy tone, and came over with a cheerful laugh:

"Fellow Daoist Lu, it's been a long time! How have you been? I'm sending this message today to tell you some incredibly good news. The current Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain returned from his travels a few days ago! The matter I mentioned to you last time, inviting you to Longhu Mountain to formally assume the position of Inner Sect Elder, has now been personally agreed to by the current Celestial Master. If you have the time, you can make a trip to Longhu Mountain soon to complete the inauguration ceremony!"

After listening to what Daoist Yunlong said, Lu Feng recalled something and remembered the promise Daoist Yunlong had made after inspecting Xuan Yin Temple a few days ago.

The Xuan Yin Temple is now considered a vassal force under the Longhu Mountain of Liang Kingdom. After Lu Feng presented the Xuan Yin Temple as a pledge of loyalty, he also obtained the status of an inner elder of Longhu Mountain.

Of course, the Xuan Yin Temple is still Lu Feng's personal fiefdom. If Longhu Mountain wants to command the Xuan Yin Temple, it has to go through Lu Feng.

Without Lu Feng, the Taoist priests in the temple wouldn't recognize Longhu Mountain.

This identity is by no means empty boasting.

With it, Lu Feng can not only freely ascend Mount Longhu and enter the Sutra Repository, which is difficult for ordinary people to access, to learn the Taoist supernatural powers that have been passed down for thousands of years on Mount Longhu, but also regularly receive the right to purchase rare cultivation resources unique to Mount Longhu.

This process is a transaction. If Lu Feng wants to get more from Longhu Mountain, he needs to exchange or buy resources and goods.

As a top sect in Liang Kingdom, Longhu Mountain has no shortage of ordinary resources, but it also values ​​special resources, which is precisely where Lu Feng's advantage lies.

Lu Feng possesses a lord world and has abundant resources, so he doesn't care about small gains or losses. What he needs more is the complete cultivation inheritance from Longhu Mountain.

Only by mastering the systematic Taoist tradition can he steadily progress on the basis of the late Foundation Establishment stage, laying a solid foundation for his future breakthrough to the Golden Core stage.

"It's time to climb Mount Longhu and see the profound heritage and accumulated knowledge of one of the top sects in Liang Kingdom! I hope this trip to Mount Longhu will not disappoint me!"

A hint of anticipation flashed in Lu Feng's eyes as he thought to himself.

Once his thoughts were settled, he turned and returned to the study of Xuan Yin Temple, retrieved a specially made talisman paper, and quickly wrote a reply using spiritual energy as ink.

The letter first thanked Yunlong Daoist for informing him, and then stated that he would be heading to Longhu Mountain soon, hoping that the other party would convey his message.

After writing it down, he carefully folded the talisman and tied it back to the crane's leg. He then took out several round Qi Refining level pills from his storage bag and gently placed them in front of the crane.

The crane affectionately nuzzled his fingertips, picked up the pill and swallowed it. Then it spread its wings, let out a clear crane cry, and transformed into a golden light that shot straight into the sky, flying towards the direction of Longhu Mountain.

Lu Feng stood there, watching the crane disappear into the clouds, his anticipation for the upcoming trip to Longhu Mountain growing stronger.

(End of this chapter)