Becoming a leader of the immortal path begins with sowing the seeds of inner demons.

late at night.

Moon Laurel Mountain Stone Chamber.

After practicing for a day and a night without rest, Feng Zai finally felt his strength failing, so he gathered his breath and slowly opened his eyes.

Excitement and joy still lingered in his eyes.

The hidden injuries within his body have mostly healed, his true qi is becoming increasingly solid, and he will be able to break through the qi cultivation bottleneck in three to five days... All of this proves that what he saw last night was not a dream!

The Imperial Hua Sect still has a rich history, which has now been passed down to him!

The sect will not decline in his hands!

Feng Zai took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and made a silent decision.

With this tailor-made gift in his possession, he is determined to achieve the Golden Core within three years!

Thinking of this, Feng Zai solemnly kowtowed to the skeleton again. Just as he was about to return to the sect to check on his junior brothers and sisters, everything suddenly went black.

Once visibility returned, the surroundings had transformed into the familiar main hall.

This time, Feng Zai was not flustered. After quickly tidying his robes, he sincerely bowed deeply towards the void.

"Feng Zai, a junior disciple of the Imperial Academy, pays respects to the senior!"

Senior, your kindness is beyond my ability to repay.

If my seniors ever need anything in the future, I, a junior, am willing to do my utmost, however small, to help.

Feng Zai spoke very politely, which relieved Lu Ming.

I was lucky to meet someone who was grateful and not an ingrate. Otherwise, I would have wasted a lot of time scheming and wasted a lot of time.

However, I still want to remind you of something.

"You are fortunate to be where you are today, so there's no need for such formalities."

But if you cause trouble in the future, do not use my name to commit atrocities.

Without the slightest hesitation, Feng Zai blurted out, "Senior has done a great favor for my sect. How could I be an ungrateful person?"

"Rest assured, senior. I swear on my conscience that if I ever commit any unjust act that tarnishes your reputation, may I be consumed by demons, my soul scattered, my body and spirit extinguished!"

"..."

Lu Ming, the leader of the inner demons, scratched his face lightly in the void, feeling more and more that the task of sowing the seeds of inner demons was arduous and far-reaching.

The momentary reflection lasted only a moment before Lu Ming shook his head, putting the matter out of his mind. He then pulled out the ethereal notebook and read aloud the words that appeared on it:

"I have summoned you here today because I have something to ask you."

Do you still recognize them?

Feng Zai looked up and saw two lifelike figures appear in the void.

It was Lu Ming and Da Jin, disguised as demons.

"Them?!" Feng Zai's expression changed slightly, and he asked in surprise, "Senior, you've met them too?"

"To understand the affairs of the Nine Provinces is as simple as looking at the lines on one's palm."

Feng Zai was shocked and thought to himself that the senior was indeed unfathomable. He became even more respectful and said, "This humble student has indeed seen these two demons."

"What are your instructions, senior?"

What do you think of these two demons?

Feng Zai did not answer immediately this time, but pondered for a long time before slowly saying, "I think it's about observing people and their actions."

Although these two demons were born into the demon race, they possessed kind hearts.

Senior should know that without these two demons, there would be no junior here today.

As for other matters... I am too ignorant to see more.

I would greatly appreciate any guidance from you, senior.

"What race do you think these two demons belong to?"

Feng Zai frowned even more deeply, as if he had just entered the sect and was asked a difficult question by his master for the first time. He remained silent for a long time before saying softly, "This humble student... can only tell that the two demons seem to be from the tiger clan in Tianxuan Mountain."

But as for whether it's the Flying Bear, the Heavenly Wu, or the White Tiger, which is favored by Heaven and Earth... I am too ignorant to tell, please forgive me, senior."

In the void, Lu Ming held the illusory notebook and wrote down notes at lightning speed.

These are all things he currently lacks but are very important common sense about Kyushu.

If you memorize something while in a state of inner demons, it will be engraved in your mind and will always be useful in the future.

After finishing writing, Lu Ming thought for a moment and then asked loudly, "Do you know what level of cultivation these two demons possess?"

Feng Zai frowned and hesitated, "The smaller one is at the Qi Refining stage, but the larger one... is at least at the Golden Core stage?"

Don't let fleeting clouds blind you; look again, look more closely!

A majestic and powerful voice instantly filled the entire palace.

Feng Zai's expression hardened, and he quickly focused all his attention on the two illusory figures, his mind flashing back to the details of their first meeting.

A moment later, he suddenly realized.

A peerless master who can bestow powerful supernatural abilities upon himself with just a single cassia branch would never ask questions without reason.

This doesn't seem like a simple test. There must be a deeper meaning behind it... Could it be that those two demons have a questionable purpose?!

What they were about to do influenced their senior... no, more likely it aroused their senior's interest.

To determine their motives, we must first examine their background.

What they're going to do certainly won't exceed their cultivation level!

The relationship between Chenzhou and the demon race is not exactly harmonious. If a Golden Core demon were to come here, it would be like lighting a fire in a dark room. Every move would attract the attention of the Yuhua Sect and even the Qingxia Sect.

so......

"Senior!" Feng Zai said confidently, "This humble student dares to make a deduction."

That big one wasn't a demon, but a human cultivator who had just entered the Qi Refining stage. He had just used some kind of secret method to conceal his origins!

And that golden cat was the channel through which the cultivator communicated with the demon race!

"..." Lu Ming held the book up, frozen in mid-air.

He just wanted to solidify this identity, but he didn't expect to almost have his true identity exposed.

The Nine Provinces were indeed not as simple as he had imagined.

I was lucky this time; I'll be better prepared when I plan my identity again in the future.

Feng Zai held his breath, anxiously awaiting the verification of his conjecture.

But as the void twisted, a cultivation technique appeared before him.

"This is the cultivation method that person practiced. Take a look."

"Yes!" Feng Zai, surprised, looked up and quickly read it through, then asked in confusion, "Senior, this...this is a demon cultivation technique?"

"The great principles of heaven and earth lead to the same destination, though different paths may lead to the same goal." Lu Ming's voice shook the palace slightly. "Let's take another look."

"It is my limited knowledge that has led me astray." Feng Zai felt ashamed inwardly. He then focused his attention, carefully examined the text, closed his eyes and pondered for a long time before saying, "Senior, this demon cultivation method does indeed have some benefits in the path of body refinement."

only......"

Feng Zai stopped mid-sentence, bowed apologetically, and frowned as he fell into thought.

Lu Ming knew that this matter could not be rushed, so he closed his eyes to recover his energy.

After an unknown amount of time, just as Lu Ming's head began to throb, Feng Zai hesitated and said, "This method places too much emphasis on physical strength. The Tiger's Fury resides throughout the body, and its power is too great when it is activated."

For creatures with scales and fur, making themselves appear strong can avoid a lot of unnecessary conflicts.

For a cultivator, this would only make the other party wary.

In my humble opinion, one can use the method of circulating true qi to store the tiger's malice in the dantian. Although this weakens the body-tempering effect, it is superior in its secrecy.

However, since humans and demons have different constitutions, forcibly absorbing the evil energy into the heart and dantian might cause unexpected changes..."

While Feng Zai was speaking, Lu Ming quickly jotted down the energy cultivation techniques he had come up with while thinking about the matter. After Feng Zai finished speaking, Lu Ming smiled.

"You're smarter than him."

Feng Zai suddenly realized, and said thoughtfully, "What you mean, senior, is..."

"This cultivation technique is yours. From now on, this person will be a disciple of your Yuhua Sect."

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior!" Feng Zai bowed and then looked up firmly, saying, "If Senior has any needs, I am willing to help you!"

"Why use a trick move when you can play a simple, casual move?"

Feng Zai's vision blurred again. When he came to his senses, all he could see besides the cultivation manual was a soft laugh.

"Don't rush, your time to shine will come eventually."

Inside the stone chamber.

Feng Zai stared at the skeleton in silence for a long time.

He was quite certain that he had been drawn into some kind of power struggle.

Those two might have been noticed by their seniors when they met.

The idle chess move... proves that those two are already under the control of their predecessor.

I am not qualified to participate in this game.

I only recently learned of the senior's existence, and today's test from the senior... are all tests from the senior.

First, it tests one's character; second, it tests one's intelligence.

The only thing lacking is cultivation level!

Thinking of this, Feng Zai slowly closed his eyes, gave up on returning to the sect, and continued to cultivate.

Whatever the senior wants to do, as long as it doesn't harm the sect, he will do his part, even if it means sacrificing himself...

At the same time, Lu Ming opened his eyes, thought for a moment, and then endured the throbbing pain and sank into consciousness.

The next second, Da Jin was pulled into his sea of ​​consciousness.

"Child, come here, your ancestor will teach you something good."

Daikin:!