Immortal Demonic Path

Chapter 96 The Tai Xuan Natural View

"Your Majesty..."

"You have no choice but to obey my decision!" Liu Wuyou said coldly.

"Yes." The demons bowed their heads, and the man in the yellow robe asked cautiously, "Where is Second Master buried? So that I can pay my respects in the future."

"I will take Changsheng with me to the Demon Kingdom," Liu Wuyou said coldly. "Changsheng will always be with me, witnessing my becoming the true Demon Emperor!"

"Your Majesty, please wake up!" The man in the yellow robe changed his expression and knelt down, crying out, "Second Master is gone. King Niu has returned and also wants to see Second Master."

"Yellow Robe!" Liu Wuyou roared in fury, his imperial aura overwhelming, forcing the demons to kneel and gasp for breath: "I am perfectly clear-headed. I will resurrect him. One day, I will stand with him in the Land of No Worries!"

"Your Majesty, you said there is no place in the world without worries." The man in the yellow robe said sadly, "Your Majesty, we are all very saddened by the death of our second uncle, but you must be clear-headed."

Li Changsheng is already dead; there is no way to bring him back to life.

Even if they did exist, how could a bunch of little demons like them possibly have access to them?

Even the Primordial Pearl could not possibly unlock the mystery of the dead and resurrected!

"Then I, this king, will carve out a world without worries!"

Liu Wuyou snorted coldly, stood up, and walked out: "This place is yours to keep. From now on, I have nothing to do with you!"

"Your Majesty..." the demons cried out in anguish.

"You were never my subjects. I have known you for many years. Now that I am handing this territory over to you, we are even."

Liu Wuyou walked out of the Demon King's Palace: "If Niu Wendao returns, do not let him seek me out. Anyone who tries to take Changsheng away from me will be killed, including him!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Wuyou vanished into the ground, leaving behind a group of bewildered demons.

Second Uncle is gone, and King Liu has also left, severing all ties with them.

Huang Pao sat dejectedly at the door, not knowing what to do in the future.

Meanwhile, Li Changsheng had already fled far away, having gone into seclusion to cultivate the Primordial Pearl.

  

He no longer cared about Qingyang's situation, as for the remaining resources?

He dared not take it; he trusted Qingyang, but not the other Tai Xuan Daoists.

In order to protect the sacred embryo of heaven and earth, it is not impossible to silence him.

These resources are already enough for him to create the Primordial Pearl, why be so greedy?

Safety first; resources will come eventually.

Sun Chengdao found a place to hide and waited for half a month before he finally met Qingyang.

When Qingyang arrived, he took Sun Chengdao to the Dragon Palace and found out the relationship between Li Changsheng and Liu Wuyou.

They wanted to retrieve the body, but unfortunately, Liu Wuyou had already left.

Their whereabouts are unknown; even the Dragon Lord doesn't know.

Sun Chengdao bid farewell to Yu'er, promising to return after achieving success in his cultivation, to seek revenge against the Blood Lotus Demon Sect, and to demand the body from the Heavenly Heart Demon King.

Qingyang took Sun Chengdao away and returned to Fengtian City, secretly escorted by top experts from the Taixuan lineage.

Qingyang secretly tried to contact Li Changsheng, but unfortunately, he couldn't get in touch with him at all.

He disappeared without a trace, living in seclusion, keeping his promise to Qingyang.

Qingyang sighed softly. He had prepared resources, but since he couldn't find Li Changsheng, he would use them on Sun Chengdao.

If we have the chance to meet again in the future... there probably won't be.

Li Changsheng had promised not to appear again or seek out Sun Chengdao.

Once he joins the Tai Xuan lineage, Sun Chengdao will not appear in the short term. He will be sent for training and will not be released until he reaches a certain level.

Everything was perfect, and everyone was happy.

Of course, Liu Wuyou and the others were not happy.

……

Three years later, in a desolate, uninhabited place.

bang

Thunder roared across the sky, calamity clouds rolled in, and the might of heaven descended.

Bolts of lightning struck, evaporating the earth's soil.

Each branch, shattered by lightning, was surrounded by fifteen leaves.

Fifteen leaves, like fifteen worlds, radiate the light of the five elements and yin and yang.

Despite the thunderbolts striking, they couldn't even shatter the world of fifteen leaves.

The Five Elements Yin-Yang Formation shatters the lightning and absorbs its power.

The lightning entered the body, tempering the tree trunk and also tempering the golden core.

The true fire of the moon and the sun, the imperial flames of the five elements, combined with the power of thunder, are fiercely cooked and rapidly refined.

The golden core underwent a transformation, rapidly shrinking under the influence of flames and lightning.

Dao Yuan is also undergoing a transformation and condensation.

A terrifying aura circulated, the power of the five elements and yin and yang flowed throughout his body, and his physical form was rapidly growing taller.

Four zhang, five zhang...

Six zhang!

It's a full six zhang tall!

The heavenly tribulation descended, but it could not cause him any harm. Instead, it made him even more solid and stronger.

Six consecutive bolts of lightning struck, signaling the end of the tribulation.

The golden elixir had transformed into a millet-sized pearl, its color resembling that of an orange, exuding astonishing power.

The Primordial Pearl!

"Finally, the Primordial Pearl was created. It wasn't easy."

Li Changsheng sighed softly, feeling that things were too difficult for him.

He only achieved the Precious Pearl Realm by selling his disciple, who possessed the Heavenly and Earthly Sacred Embryo.

Now that Sun Chengdao and Liu Wuyou were gone, he could only focus on his own cultivation.

He's already decided where to go.

The Great Mystery of Nature!

Liu Wuyou previously praised the "True Scripture of the Wonderful Way of Nature," and his next step will also be to comprehend nature.

The Five Emperors' Dao Emperor Scripture, the Precious Pearl Chapter, is also about comprehending the power of the five elements in the universe.

"The Yin Spirit Realm shouldn't be able to detect me. Joining the Tai Xuan Natural Observation should be no problem," Li Changsheng pondered.

However, we still need to be cautious.

Li Changsheng did not rush to go. He spent three days consolidating his cultivation before heading to Yingtian City.

He exchanged some money in Yingtian City and rented a house.

Now he has completely changed his appearance and transformed into a completely unfamiliar face.

An ordinary face, not particularly eye-catching; as for the name, let's just call him Li Changjiu!

After cultivating peacefully in Yingtian City and becoming familiar with the city, he went to offer incense at the Taixuan Natural Temple.

Instead of rushing into the temple, he acted as a Taoist priest of the Tai Xuan lineage.

Who would doubt the authenticity of the Five Emperors' Daoist Scripture?

The Tai Xuan lineage, however, all cultivate individually, and any traveling Taoist priest can make up a name without worrying about being investigated.

Li Changsheng was very cautious on his first visit. He offered incense but didn't linger.

He was just testing whether he would be discovered, since there were powerful Yin spirits here.

Having escaped detection, Li Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief and gradually relaxed.

I went there once a month, and gradually, I began to get to know the Taoist priests there.

It took half a year to become a fellow Daoist with Master Wangchen, and they sat down to discuss the Dao.

This Taoist priest was of average strength, only at the Golden Core stage. He was a person who devoted himself to cultivation, practicing wood-attribute techniques and was skilled in alchemy.

Another six months have passed.

On this day, Li Changsheng finished explaining his Five Elements theory.

Daoist Wangchen cupped his hands and said, "Brother Daoist's Daoist arts are profound. Thank you for your guidance."

"What guidance are you talking about? We're just verifying each other's own cultivation paths," Li Changsheng said with a smile.

"Brother Dao has been coming every month for a year now."

Daoist Wangchen smiled faintly and said, "Brother Daoist, shouldn't you reveal your purpose now?"

"Is that how you see me, fellow Daoist?" Li Changsheng sighed softly, stood up, and said, "Never mind, I won't come again."

"Brother Dao, please wait." Daoist Wangchen quickly stopped him, saying, "It is not that I am making malicious guesses, but you have been so generous in your teachings. In this chaotic world, we must be on guard."

"As fellow disciples of the Tai Xuan lineage, I have traveled to various places, seeking only a place to cultivate in seclusion."

Li Changsheng said, "Upon arriving in Yingtian City, I heard of the name of the Natural Temple and longed to visit it. I came here to offer incense and discuss the Dao, but I did not expect you to make such a guess, fellow Daoist."

"This... I am ashamed," said Daoist Wangchen, bowing.

"That's enough. We can discuss the Dao later. Fellow Daoist, go to Yingtian City to find me. I won't come back." Li Changsheng shook his head and walked away.

"Fellow Daoist, I was wrong. I will come to apologize in a few days." Daoist Wangchen bowed again.

Li Changsheng returned to his residence and devoted himself to cultivation.

Throughout the past year, he only went to offer incense and discuss the Dao, focusing on quiet cultivation and never causing any trouble.

As long as no one bothers him, he can focus on his cultivation.

Focus on your cultivation, and occasionally take on some crafting and alchemy jobs in the city, as well as tasks to slay demons and monsters. However, refuse all such jobs and advise others to report them to the Demon Extermination Hall.

Now that each city has a demon-slaying hall, the Great Qian Kingdom is much more stable than before.

Unfortunately, the highest level of missions in the city is the Golden Core stage; there are no Primordial Pearl realm missions.

A month passed peacefully. It was supposed to be the day to offer incense, but Li Changsheng thought of Wangchen and decided not to go.

While peacefully refining elixirs inside, Daoist Wangchen arrived.

"Brother Changjiu, I have come uninvited. Please do not send me away," said Daoist Wangchen with a smile.

"How could I possibly drive you away, fellow Daoist?" Li Changsheng rose and bowed. "What brings you here, fellow Daoist?"

"If you, fellow Daoist, are not going to the Temple of Nature, then I can only shamelessly come myself."

Daoist Wangchen bowed and said, "The temple is not peaceful now because the people are not united."

"Hmm?" Li Changsheng frowned and said, "The Tai Xuan Natural View requires one to devote oneself to cultivation, comprehend the Great Dao, and seek to ascend to immortality as soon as possible."

"No one can escape fame and fortune, and this is also true for many who cultivate the Tao."

Daoist Wangchen sighed softly, "Since the establishment of the Demon Extermination Hall, many disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect have left the mountain, and some of our fellow disciples within the temple are finding it difficult to calm their minds."

"Are the fellow disciples of the Demon Extermination Hall enjoying high-ranking positions, generous salaries, and abundant resources?" Li Changsheng asked.

"Exactly, fame and fortune are naturally tempting," Wang Chen said. "For example, the Qingyang Daoist of Fengtian City is deeply loved by the Imperial Preceptor Xuanjizi. He has slain demons and monsters and is famous throughout the Great Qian Dynasty. He was also rewarded with a treasure some time ago."

"It is indeed tempting," Li Changsheng said. "Those who cultivate the Dao each have their own path, following the natural order."

"That's true, but how many people are willing to abide by it?" Wang Chen shook his head.

Li Changsheng frowned slightly: "I wonder how the Natural View plans to deal with these disciples?"

"Drive them out of the temple and let them pursue fame and fortune, with no further involvement," Wangchen said. "But there are always those who want to drag the Temple of Nature into it."

"That was truly inappropriate," Li Changsheng pondered. "Your concern earlier was that I went to the temple to request your assistance?"

"But I have this concern," Wangchen nodded and said, "I have no other thoughts but to cultivate in peace in order to seek the path to immortality."

"Then between us, we can simply discuss the Dao and make friends. We won't mention anything about joining the Demon Extermination Hall or becoming famous throughout the world," Li Changsheng said.

"That's excellent." Wang Chen smiled.

The two said no more and settled down to discuss the Dao.

Although Wang Chen's strength was somewhat inferior, his understanding of the "Natural Wonderful Dao Scripture" was far superior to Li Changsheng's.

After their discussion, both of them gained something.

Daoist Wangchen returned to the temple and agreed to come again next month.

Li Changsheng focused on his cultivation and also learned that the Taoists in the Natural Temple were very vigilant.

They only wanted to cultivate themselves, not fame or fortune, and they were afraid of being drawn into it.

The next day, Li Changsheng went out to inquire about the Taoist priests of the Natural View in Yingtian City.

The people in the city have a lot of knowledge about nature, and they are not truly indifferent to everything. If an ordinary person comes to the temple, they will help.

However, if it is a cultivator who helps kill a demon, then they should be asked to remove the demon palace and invite a demon exorcist.

I've heard that many Taoist priests who practiced naturalism, after leaving the temple and making a name for themselves, could no longer endure the asceticism of purifying their minds and reducing their desires.

If they can obtain elixirs and resources outside, they will naturally want more and to improve faster.

In order to deal with demons or enemies, some Taoist priests also began to win over other Taoist priests from the Natural World.

Over time, many Taoist practitioners who practiced naturalism came out of the mountains.

Once, a Taoist priest accepted a mission from the imperial court to subdue demons and monsters, but he offended a powerful demon who almost destroyed the Temple of Nature.

Fortunately, the abbot of the Yin Shen Realm returned in time and paid a heavy price to quell the situation.

From then on, any Taoist priest who harbored such thoughts was expelled from the Taoist temple.

The abbot gave an order: those in the temple should focus on their cultivation and only help mortals. If they encounter a good cultivator, they should simply protect his or her life and not interfere in the fighting.

"This abbot seems to have been terrified of a great demon," Li Changsheng muttered. "However, this Natural Temple is a good place for quiet meditation."

It suits me perfectly!

Now, with the Demon Extermination Hall handling the task of slaying demons and eliminating evil, they don't need to take action themselves.

This world is teeming with powerful demon kings and cultivators; a single misstep could lead to annihilation.

Young people, on the other hand, are often impetuous and lack self-restraint.

Li Changsheng focused on refining pills and crafting weapons, earning elixirs for his cultivation.

On the day of the Daoist discussion, Daoist Wangchen arrived on time.

"Fellow Daoist, when I came here, I heard that you were taking on some alchemy and weapon crafting jobs in the city?" Daoist Wangchen asked.

"Indeed, I also know some alchemy techniques and can earn some pills for cultivation," Li Changsheng said.

Daoist Wangchen asked, "Brother Daoist, you have already completed the Primordial Pearl. Are there any suitable missions within the city?"

Li Changsheng shook his head: "No, resources for the Golden Core realm can be accumulated. Isn't the path of cultivation all about gradual accumulation?"

"Haha, what a fine saying about 'accumulation over time'!" Daoist Wangchen laughed. "What you say is quite right, fellow Daoist. Would you be willing to join the Tai Xuan Natural Temple?"

"Hmm? Fellow Daoist is joking. You were wary before, so why are you inviting me to the Taiqing Natural Temple now?" Li Changsheng asked in confusion.

"I was worried that you might try to recruit people out of the temple, but now that you are interested in quiet meditation, I am naturally inviting you."

Daoist Wangchen said, "The Taixuan Natural Temple welcomes fellow Daoists who are dedicated to cultivation and discussing the Dao together."

"Are there any complicated rules? I'd rather have some peace and quiet." Li Changsheng said, "Don't bother me with fighting and killing. I just want to read scriptures, refine elixirs and weapons, and focus on my cultivation."

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist, there are no strict rules in the temple. There are many tasks involved in alchemy and weapon crafting. You can do them if you want, or not if you don't."

Daoist Wangchen said, "As for the scriptures, you may freely browse the scriptures in the temple. However, the Tai Xuan Natural Heart Sutra will not be personally taught to you."

"I only wish to cultivate in seclusion and comprehend the Five Elements and Yin-Yang; I have no other desires," Li Changsheng said.

Of course, if you have the opportunity, it would be even better to see the Tai Xuan Zi Ran Xin Jing (Heart Sutra of the Great Mystery).

(End of this chapter)