The Eminent Monk Loses Face! (4K)

Lu Changsheng obtained 1,673 Demon Bloodstone from the Treasure Pavilion, all of which were obtained by the Elders of the Treasure Pavilion through exchanges with other Holy Lands and Sects using treasures.

The Demon Bloodstone is not of much use to other Holy Lands and Sects. Its value is at most equivalent to heavenly materials and earthly treasures 12th or Thirteenth Grade heavenly materials and earthly treasures. It would be better to use it to exchange with the Taihua Sacred Ground Land, which would also earn them a favor.

After Lu Changsheng became the First on the Qilin Ranking, the reputation of Taihua Sacred Ground soared, and all the major Holy Lands and Sects wanted to befriend Taihua Sacred Ground.

The current First on the Qilin Ranking, barring any unforeseen circumstances, will become one of the strongest Xiuzhenzhe in the Immortal Realm tens of millions of years from now.

Lu Changsheng obtained over a thousand Demon Bloodstone, enough to teach disciples for a period of time.

Lu Changsheng summoned his Ninth Disciple, Dugu Aotian, and bestowed upon him several pieces of Demon Bloodstone.

[Ding! You have bestowed upon your Disciple Dugu Aotian the heavenly materials and earthly treasures "Demon Bloodstone," and have received an eight-million-fold reward for Disciple-Teaching Rebate: the Sixteenth Grade heavenly materials and earthly treasures "Demon Marshal Blood."]

[Ding! You have bestowed the heavenly materials and earthly treasures "Demon Marshal Blood" upon your Disciple Dugu Aotian, but you have failed to obtain the Disciple-Teaching Rebate reward.]

[Ding! You have bestowed the heavenly materials and earthly treasures "Demon Marshal Blood" upon your Disciple Dugu Aotian, but you have failed to obtain the Disciple-Teaching Rebate reward.]

As before, the Demon Marshal Blood was bestowed as a reward, with no return whatsoever.

"That's really weird."

If Lu Changsheng hadn't gone through the process of bestowing a three-thousand-year- Ginseng Fruit Tree upon his disciples before finally obtaining the Ginseng Fruit Ancestral Tree, Lu Changsheng have seriously doubted that bestowing the Demon Marshal Blood would have yielded any reward.

Lu Changsheng hasn't been able to get any rewards yet, but Dugu Aotian's improvement is real.

Dugu Aotian refined the Demon Marshal Blood and devoured the fragments of Demonic Dao origin within it, making his Devil Cultivation Method even stronger.

After becoming Quasi-Emperor, Dugu Aotian decided to accumulate strength and unleash it to break through to the Immortal Emperor Realm.

"Alright, I can't rush things. This is just the beginning. I still have over a thousand Demon Bloodstone to use, which means I have over a thousand more chances. I'll just leave it to fate."

Lu Changsheng did not continue to bestow Demon Bloodstone as rewards. Instead, he took out a Demon Sword and gifted it to Dugu Aotian: "This Demon Sword, 'Demon Demonic Shadow,' is a Low-Grade Emperor Weapon. Although you already possess the High Antiquity Demon Soldier 'Yuantu,' this Demon Sword can be remarkably effective in attacking the opponent's Primordial Spirit. Consider it your backup Law Treasure."

Thank you, Master.

Dugu Aotian accepted the Demon Sword bestowed upon him by Lu Changsheng.

Although Dugu Aotian had already obtained many treasures from Lu Changsheng, no one would complain about having too many treasures.

[Ding! You have bestowed upon your disciple, Dugu Aotianxia, the Grade Emperor Weapon "Demon Shadow," and received a reward of 100,000 times the normal reward: Dao Weapon Fragment x1.]

Dao Artifact Fragment?

Lu Changsheng was secretly delighted.

He doesn't have a single Dao Artifact yet, but the Dao Artifact Fragments returned by the Apprentice-Teaching Simulator can be combined into a Dao Artifact if there are enough of them.

Lu Changsheng had personally experienced the power of the Dao-Proving Law Treasure.

With just a Dao Artifact, Dantai Meng, the Daughter of the Illusory Nether Demon Venerable, severely injured the nameless corpse in the Nine Serenities Forbidden Land and almost captured Lu Changsheng alive.

If Lu Changsheng hadn't possessed the even more powerful Taiyin Goddess Talisman, he would have fallen into Dantai Meng's hands.

Lin Qinghan obtained the "Myriad-Flower Divine Parasol" from the Taihua Goddess when she proved her Divine Maiden Dao Ruins, and thus also acquired a Dao Artifact.

Lu Changsheng the only one who doesn't yet Dao Artifact.

In fact, unless one has a special status or a special opportunity, a normal Immortal Emperor would not possess a sect-protecting Dao Artifact of the Sect-Guarding Law Treasure level.

Even in the most Holy Lands, a magic weapon used for Dao-Proving Law Treasure is a treasure to Mountain-Suppressing Treasure.

Unlike supreme treasures, Sacred Artifacts, and Emperor Weapons, which are divided into Third-Grade (superior, middle, and inferior), Dao Artifacts are divided into Ninth-Grade.

Ninth-Grade Dao Artifact, the lowest grade.

Next are Eighth-Grade Dao Artifacts and Seventh-Grade Dao Artifacts.

First-Rank Dao Artifacts are never easily revealed to the world.

However, even though it is only Ninth-Grade Dao Artifact, its Law Power is already astonishing. Great Perfection Immortal Emperor cannot unleash its full Law Power, let alone a Preliminary Immortal Emperor Dao Artifact.

Lu Changsheng was unsure of the exact Dao Artifact of the Dantai Meng Eternal Dream Bell, but Eternal Dream Bell Dantai Meng had not yet been able to unleash even one-tenth of its power.

After returning from the Nine Serenities Forbidden Land, Lu Changsheng hid in Taihua Mountain for 30,000 years to avoid Dantai Meng's revenge. During this time, he bestowed magical Law Treasures and accumulated a considerable number of Dao Artifact Fragments.

Including the Dao Artifact Fragments returned this time, Lu Changsheng has accumulated seventeen Dao Artifact Fragments.

Lu Changsheng's cultivation time is still short, so he's not in a hurry. He'll save up slowly, and maybe one day he can combine a Dao-Proving Law Treasure.

"Xu Jing, the twelfth disciple, should be back by now."

Lu Changsheng calculated that it was time for Xu Jing to return to Yuntai Peak of Taihua Mountain to receive the initiation and empowerment after his training down the mountain.

Changsheng Sect has many disciples, and each of them is a prodigy.

They would occasionally descend the mountain to gain experience and accumulate Merit, only returning to the mountain gate when they needed to receive Transmission Empowerment or had doubts about their cultivation.

Because he had so many disciples coming and going, Lu Changsheng could always find them to reward him with treasures, so the disciples going down the mountain for training did not have much impact on Lu Changsheng.

The newly accepted disciple Xu Jing, possesses the Netherworld Yin Eye and is also a cultivation prodigy. Moreover, Xu Jing's cultivation method is quite unique. In addition to receiving Lu Changsheng's Transmission Empowerment, Xu Jing can also refine the Yin Sha Qi in the world.

For ordinary Xiuzhenzhe, the Yin Sha Qi would damage their meridians and Primordial Spirit, but for Xu Jing, it was a great tonic.

In 30,000 years, Xu Jing had already become Great Luo Golden Immortal.

According to the rules of the Changsheng Sect, Xu Jing also had to go down the mountain to gain experience.

In the Skycloud Kingdom Iron Sword Pass, Yin Sha Qi lingers, the sky is shrouded in gloomy clouds, not a blade of grass grows, and even the soil is crimson. A cold wind blows from time to time, and the Yin Qi gathers and does not dissipate.

A man clad in golden armor led a troop of imperial guards to Iron Sword Pass.

The golden-armored man exuded a powerful aura, his sharp edge fully revealed, like a sword about to be drawn from its sheath, having already stepped into the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm.

The Imperial Guards he brought with them ranged in cultivation level from the Void Refinement Realm to the Half-Step Great Luo Golden Immortal.

There were also more than a dozen monks traveling with them.

The leading monk had a dignified appearance, holding a string of Prayer Beads in his hand, and his body emanated a faint Buddha Light aura, making him look like a highly enlightened monk.

The golden-armored man pointed to Iron Sword Pass and said to the enlightened monk, "This place is called Iron Sword Pass. It was once a formidable fortress of our Skycloud Kingdom. Later, our Skycloud Kingdom fought against the surrounding dynasties here. The armies of the various dynasties and the masters of the Sects poured out, resulting in rivers of blood and countless deaths. It was precisely because of this that this place became a gathering place of Sha Qi, and it has been deserted ever since. Xiuzhenzhe and living beings have strayed into this place and unfortunately perished. I invited you, the enlightened monk from Sumeru Mountain, to come here precisely to purify the Yin Sha Qi of this place and restore a clear and bright world."

"Amitabha Buddha, the Fourth Prince and I have a friendship, so I am happy to help with this."

"Disciples, form ranks!"

"Yes."

At the instruction of the enlightened monk, more than a dozen monks from Sumeru Mountain, who were at the Heavenly Immortal Realm, formed Rebirth Formation.

As the monks chanted, their vast Buddhist power purified the Yin Sha Qi of Iron Sword Pass and guided the remnant souls of Iron Sword Pass to the Netherworld Realm.

When the Yin Sha Qi encounters the invisible power of Buddhism, it melts away as quickly as snow meeting the sun.

"Huh?"

Suddenly, a questioning voice came from the ruins of Iron Sword Pass.

The Yin Sha Qi seemed to be drawn towards the depths of Iron Sword Pass.

The enlightened monk's expression changed. "This is bad! Could it be that the Yin Sha Qi here has been accumulating for years, giving rise to Ghosts!"

"Soldiers, protect the Fourth Prince!"

The Imperial Guard commander was a master at the Half-Step Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm. Upon hearing that Yin Sha Ghosts had appeared at Iron Sword Pass, he quickly dispatched several hundred Imperial Guard masters to protect the golden-armored man in layers.

Although the golden-armored man was Great Luo Golden Immortal with a higher cultivation level than them, these Imperial Guards soldiers still wanted to make a good impression on their master.

"An object of malevolent influence?"

The fourth prince had read the relevant records.

Places where Yin Sha Qi accumulates year-round are prone to corpse transformation and the emergence of Ghosts such as Mountain Goblins Yakshas.

These Ghosts, influenced by the Yin Sha Qi, may possess extremely high power. Many Xiuzhenzhe or mortals who mistakenly enter places with heavy Yin Sha Qi are easily harmed by these Ghosts.

I wonder how powerful the malevolent creatures born here at Iron Sword Pass will be?

"Change formation!"

The eminent monks of the Sumeru Sacred Land immediately instructed the monks of Sumeru Mountain to form Demon-Subduing Formation.

In front of each monk floated a Buddhist Sect Law Treasure, radiating brilliant golden light.

"Drink!"

The leading virtuous monk had a solemn expression, his eyes wide with anger, and he formed the Immovable Wisdom King Seal with his hands, striking towards the depths of Iron Sword Pass.

The Immovable Wisdom King Seal is Quasi-Emperor Tier Cultivation Method. When the Immovable Wisdom King Seal is used, sand and stones fly in Iron Sword Pass, and the Yin Sha Qi flies like chaotic clouds.

The Buddhist Sect Law Treasures in front of the other monks were simultaneously unleashed, pressing down on Iron Sword Pass.

A dozen eminent monks from the Sumeru Sacred Land planned to use overwhelming force to physically exorcise the malevolent spirits of Iron Sword Pass.

Boom!

The Immovable Wisdom King Seal struck the ruins of Iron Sword Pass, followed by the imposing presence of over a dozen Buddhist Sect Law Treasures, causing the earth to tremble and sink.

Did you succeed?

The Fourth Prince witnessed a highly accomplished monk from the Sumeru Sacred Land, who had achieved the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, along with more than a dozen monks at the Heavenly Immortal Realm, attacking simultaneously and even using Demon-Subduing Formation. The power of their attack was astonishing.

If the fourth prince were to suffer such an attack, he would surely be Soul Scattered.

"Although many Xiuzhenzhe and soldiers perished at Iron Sword Pass back then, only two Immortal Emperors fell. The Yin Sha creature born here shouldn't be very strong, Imperial Prince Hall Highness, there's no need to worry. Amitabha."

The enlightened monks of the Sumeru Sacred Land clasped their hands together, believing they had eradicated the evil spirits Ghosts.

"The master truly lives up to his name; his Buddhist teachings are profound. Our Skycloud Kingdom will continue to build temples on Sumeru Mountain to ensure the uninterrupted flow of incense offerings."

The Fourth Prince knew that Sumeru Mountain was a colossal entity on the level of Holy Land, Skycloud Kingdom, by worshipping Sumeru Mountain, could receive its protection. Why wouldn't they take advantage of it?

"That's good."

As soon as the enlightened monk of the Sumeru Sacred Land finished speaking, suddenly, a cold wind swept through Iron Sword Pass, ghosts wailed, and a dark shadow rushed out from the ruins deep within Iron Sword Pass.

The monks of the Sumeru Sacred Land were all pale-faced.

Especially the highly accomplished monk, who had just tried to curry favor with the fourth prince, only to be humiliated.

The shadowy figure appeared; it was a man with a slightly pale face, and he carried a Long Sword on his back.

The Yin Sha Qi of Iron Sword Pass surged wildly into the man's body.

The man coldly glanced at the monks of the Sumeru Sacred Land present, rolled his eyes, and said, "I'm cultivating right now, what are you doing trying to steal my Yin Sha Qi?"

Ah?

The monks of the Sumeru Sacred Land were dumbfounded.

What's inside Iron Sword Pass isn't some malevolent entity; it's clearly a cultivator!

And this cultivator actually cultivates by absorbing Sha Qi?

Unbelievable.

"Evil Cultivator to die!"

The enlightened monks of the Sumeru Sacred Land made their move again, unleashing a series of Buddhist Sect Great Hand Seals in an attempt to kill the strange cultivator hiding in Iron Sword Pass.

A dark figure appeared in front of the strange cultivator, blocking the Buddhist Sect Great Hand Seal for him.

"Corpse-Control Technique?"

The high monk's face turned even paler.

The corpse being manipulated by the other party was most likely an Immortal Emperor in life.

It's unknown where the body was dug up.

If the other party were to manipulate this Immortal Emperor's corpse to attack everyone present, then the monks of the Sumeru Sacred Land and the Fourth Prince's group would all be doomed.

The fourth prince swallowed nervously.

This was the first time he had ever seen such Evil Cultivator.

The opponent was clearly just a Great Luo Golden Immortal, yet he was able to manipulate the corpse of Immortal Emperor.

The strange Xiuzhenzhe chanted Mnemonic, and the Immortal Emperor's corpse lunged at the monks of the Sumeru Sacred Land.

A putrid stench wafted over, and the monks of the Sumeru Sacred Land quickly activated the Demon-Subduing Formation to block the Immortal Emperor's corpse.

"Drink!"

The enlightened monk panicked and split the beads of his Prayer Beads one by one, trying to stop the Immortal Emperor's corpse.

However, the Immortal Emperor's corpse unleashed a palm strike, a strike possessing some of the power it had in life.

Tap tap tap...

The Prayer Beads, Law Treasure, was broken, and the beads fell to the ground one by one.

"Puff."

The enlightened monk, Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm, spat out a mouthful of golden blood, his face as pale as paper.

He had never seen such terrifying Corpse-Control Techniques.

This Immortal Emperor's corpse had decomposed considerably, looking as if it had just been dug out of the ground, yet under this person's control, it could actually use the Cultivation Method had used before its birth—it was truly terrifying.

"They are eminent monks from the Sumeru Sacred Land. You must not kill them, or you will offend the Sumeru Sacred Land!"

Seeing that the monks were no match for him, the fourth prince quickly revealed their origins in an attempt to stop them.

Otherwise, if the other side were to go on a killing spree, none of those present would survive.

The Sumeru Sacred Land is one of the sacred Buddhist Sect Holy Land, home to many Buddhas. Presumably, the other party will be more restrained due to their fear of the Sumeru Sacred Land's background.

The strange man summoned back the Immortal Emperor's corpse. "Don't worry, I never intended to be your enemy. You've come to purify the Yin Sha Qi here, haven't you? Quickly leave. Once I've refined the Yin Sha Qi, this place will return to normal. You don't need to interfere."

Ah?

The monks of the Sumeru Sacred Land and the Fourth Prince's entourage were even more bewildered.

This Evil Cultivator, somehow, seems to be doing good deeds.

On the contrary, it was the monks of the Sumeru Sacred Land who disturbed the other party's cultivation?

"You monks' understanding of Buddhism is far inferior to my senior brother's. I can't possibly defeat him."

The strange man continued his rant.

Ah?

What is this person saying?

Isn't he Evil Cultivator?

How come he has a Buddhist Sect disciple?

"Right, right, I should return to my sect to receive my master's instruction. I won't say any more; I need to quickly refine the Yin Sha Qi here."

Xu Jing has been cultivating under the Changsheng Sect for many years and has gradually gained "popularity," making his witty remarks even more incisive.

In fact, Xu Jing was indeed a cultivator born under the influence of Yin Sha Qi.