Moonlit Dance, Four Symbols Sect

The backyard of the Crouching Ox Pass City Lord's Manor.

The night was cool and still, the moonlight was bright and clear, a gentle breeze blew by, and the beautiful sound of the flute filled the air.

Red Maple Tree, Yang Tianyou held a jade flute in both hands. With a slight movement of his thin lips, a melodious and plaintive flute tune rose into the air.

Sometimes it leaps like pearls, light and free; sometimes it splashes like a gushing spring, rapid and crisp.

Accompanying the rising and falling notes of the flute was Yunhua's captivating figure dancing gracefully under the moon.

Dancing with my shadow, how unlike the mortal world!

The fairy under the moon danced in her shimmering robes; her breathtaking beauty made even the bright Moonlight in the sky seem dim.

For her, the beauty of a moon-eclipsing flower was not just a beautiful vision, but a stark reality.

After a long while, the music ended, and Yunhua came gracefully over and gently leaned on Yang Tianyou's shoulder.

Holding the beautiful woman's hand, Yang Tianyou closed his eyes slightly, savoring the warmth of the moment.

The next day, Yang Tianyou opened his eyes and slowly stretched.

He had actually fallen asleep. Looking at the sun that was already high in the sky, Yang Tianyou stood up and went to the inner hall.

Yunhua was busy with something. Yang Tianyou walked over curiously and found her looking troubled at a mud carp. Her fair face was filled with worry, and she didn't know how to start.

"Are you cooking?" Yang Tianyou asked in surprise.

"Hmm," Yunhua in a barely audible voice, seemingly a little embarrassed.

"Let me teach you. I've learned about the art of Spirit Cuisine quite a bit through exposure to it." Yang Tianyou smiled gently and touched Yunhua's cheek.

"Okay." Yunhua's Shen Yi lit up.

Two hours later, looking at the plate of black and red mud carp in front of him, Yang Tianyou's lips twitched, and he remained silent.

He couldn't understand how such a clever, quick-witted, and exceptionally perceptive woman could have absolutely no talent when it came to cooking.

"Um... Yunhua, from now on, I'll take care of the cooking at our house."

Yang Tianyou tried to be as tactful as possible.

Yunhua ignored him, her beautiful big eyes fixed on the mud carp in front of her, lost in thought.

After a long while, she finally mustered her courage. "No, I refuse to believe that mere Spirit Cuisine can stump me!"

Clearly, Yunhua is obsessed with cooking.

In the end, Yunhua failed. Yang Tianyou personally prepared a sumptuous Spirit Cuisine, which dissuaded Yunhua from cooking herself.

After the meal, Yunhua took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Yang Tianyou.

Curious, he scanned it with his Spiritual Awareness, and soon became engrossed in it.

A quarter of an hour later, Yang Tianyou asked excitedly, "Where did you get the Four Symbols Constellation Treatise '?"

Yunhua raised her head slightly, revealing a faint smile, "I remember you mentioned this last time, so I asked a friend from the sect to check in the Scripture Repository. Later, I found out that this is the Four Symbols Sect's inherited Cultivation Method."

"Four Symbols Sect?"

"Yes, the Four Symbols Sect was the overlord of the Chaotic Sea eight thousand years ago..."

After Yunhua's explanation, Yang Tianyou understood the general situation of the Four Symbols Sect.

The Four Symbols Sect, the overlord of the Chaotic Sea of the Lu Wu Realm eight thousand years ago, was as powerful as the Three Great Sacred Lands of the Northern River Region. It has been passed down for nearly 100,000 years, with powerful beings Sage Manifestation in every generation.

It is truly regrettable that this sect was suddenly annihilated eight thousand years ago and vanished into oblivion.

However, the Four Symbols Sect has a long history and naturally has some backup plans.

The Four Symbols Sect takes the four symbols of heaven as the supreme symbol of the sect, and is divided into four main branches and twenty-eight sub-branches.

The highest authority in a sect is the Lineage Master of the four main branches, who are also the four people with the highest Four Symbols Sect.

On their deathbeds, the four main Lineage Master of the Four Symbols Sect of that generation sacrificed their True Spirits and their very existence to use their Law Power to pull the entire sect into the Four Symbols Sect Four Symbols Secret Realm, sealing the entrance to the Secret Realm deep within the Chaotic Sea.

Subsequently, these four Lineage Master distributed tens of thousands of Jade Slips containing the sect's basic Cultivation Method, spreading them throughout the Lu Wu Realm.

These Jade Slips contain the "Four Symbols Constellation Treatise," which is not a single Cultivation Method, but rather the sum of four basic Cultivation Methods.

The four Cultivation Methods are: "Vermilion Bird Constellation Treatise", "White Tiger Constellation Exposition", "Azure Dragon Constellation Treatise", and "Black Tortoise Constellation Treatise".

The book "Vermilion Bird Constellation Treatise" that Yang Tianyou once obtained in the Huafeng Mountain Range is one of them.

The "Four Symbols Constellation Treatise" that Yunhua gave him now contains all four Cultivation Methods, and all of them can be cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection. Even though she is Golden Core Cultivator, she must have put a lot of thought into it.

"These Cultivation Method are not difficult to obtain. Back then, the Four Lineage Masters of the Four Symbols Sect distributed countless Jade Slips, making the 'Four Symbols Constellation Treatise' the most widely spread Foundation Establishment Cultivation Method in the Lu Wu Realm."

Yunhua seemed to have seen through Yang Tianyou's thoughts, and explained softly that she did not want to take credit for it.

Then she continued, "Of course, although they are the most widely known, the power of these four Cultivation Method is universally acknowledged."

"If someone could truly cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection and master any type of Constellation Spirit Body, then that cultivator's probability of breaking through to the Golden Core stage would be at least 95%."

In his words, Yunhua expressed great admiration for the power of the "Four Symbols Constellation Treatise".

Upon hearing this, Yang Tianyou frowned and asked in confusion, "What exactly do these Four Lineage Masters mean by spreading their sect's Cultivation Method like this? Could it be that they want to spread their teachings throughout the world?"

"They're not that kind-hearted. These four Lineage Masters are trying to leave Seeds for the Four Symbols Sect," Yunhua rolled her eyes and said reproachfully.

"Seeds?"

"Yes, after the Four Lineage Masters sealed their sect's Secret Realm, they left a contingency plan. Every two Jiazi (60-year cycles), the seal on the Four Symbols Secret Realm will automatically open, during which time any cultivator below the Golden Core can enter it."

"Breaking the seal, setting up a barrier between realms... Could it be that they set up some kind of test in the Secret Realm?" Yang Tianyou's eyes flickered as he guessed.

"That's right," Yunhua nodded, then continued, "They've set up nine checkpoints within the Four Symbols Secret Realm, and all cultivators entering must pass them."

How do you break in?

"I don't know either, because all cultivators who have completed the Secret Realm," Yunhua shrugged helplessly.

"What are the benefits of passing the level?"

"Of course there are benefits. The higher the level you pass, the richer the rewards you receive. It is said that once you pass the ninth level, you may even have the chance to take control of the entire Four Symbols Secret Realm and obtain all the legacy of the Four Symbols Sect." As he said this, Yunhua's eyes shone brightly.

"The legacy of an entire Sacred Land Sects —one can imagine the immense benefits involved. That's why the Chaotic Sea is at its most bustling every 120 years when the seal on the Four Symbols Secret Realm is broken."

"Human Race forces from all Southern Sea, from the Eastern Continent and Western Continent to the Frostthunder Region, the Southern Sea, and the Western Sea, will send disciples at the Foundation Establishment Realm to the Four Symbols Secret Realm."

"But to this day, no one has yet passed the ninth level. Or perhaps someone has passed it but is hiding it. After all, the rumor that passing all nine levels will grant control of the Four Symbols Secret Realm is just that—a rumor—and has not been confirmed."

"More importantly, a portion of the memories of the cultivators who attempt the trials have been erased. Even if someone passes the ninth trial, they won't remember it."

"Then what does this have to do with the spread of "Anatomy of the Four Symbols and Constellations"? After all, any monk can break through." Yang Tianyou asked doubtfully.

"This is the shrewdness of the Four Symbols Sect. Their rule is that cultivators who have mastered the 'Four Symbols Constellation Treatise' can enter the trial for free. Those who haven't have to pay for it themselves!"

"Pay for yourself?" Yang Tianyou was taken aback, then realized what he meant, and a look of admiration flashed across his face.

"Isn't this a stroke of genius? Using other people's resources to select your own successor disciples." Yunhua clearly admired the idea greatly and didn't hold back his praise.

And that is indeed the case.

This rule of the Four Symbols Sect not only saves a lot of resources, but also encourages more cultivators to practice the "Four Symbols Constellation Treatise".

With more people Cultivation Practice Method, the Four Symbols Sect can select the best among the best to continue the Dao Lineage, achieving multiple benefits in one fell swoop.

Of course, this method of the Four Symbols Sect is not something that everyone can master.

First and foremost, you must have the ability to resist other forces forcibly breaking the seal; at the very least, you must be prepared to fight to the death. Otherwise, who would follow your rules?

They just take it by force, what can you do about it?

Ultimately, it all comes down to ability.

If you have enough strength, others will have to follow the rules you set.

After a moment of silence, Yang Tianyou looked up, grinned, and asked, "When will the Four Symbols Secret Realm seal be opened next?"

His platinum pupils flickered slightly, within which seemed to surge a domineering and sharp blade-like aura.

She glanced at him Yunhua smiled sweetly.

Why did she say all that? Wasn't it all for this moment?

Yunhua is no ordinary woman; she won't stop Yang Tianyou from taking risks, but will instead encourage him.

This beautiful woman understood perfectly well that in this dog-eat-dog world of cultivation, there was no such thing as absolute safety.

There is only one way to take control of your own Destiny —become stronger.

The process of becoming stronger is bound to be full of thorns and obstacles.

If Yang Tianyou were to fall during this process, she would not weep and wail, but would instead pick up her Precious Sword and kill her enemy.

Then, at all costs, become stronger, strong enough to venture deep into the Nine Hells and rescue your beloved.

This is Yunhua's style of doing things.

"Twenty-four years later," Yunhua stated.

"Twenty-four years... Let's give it a shot!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Tianyou felt a surge of pride and joy.