Penetrating the Netherworld

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Meng Qingying didn't speak to him again, and closed her eyes to sense the Technique Method she had just released.

As a top-tier Demon Sect capable of challenging the Celestial Pivot Divine Palace, the Myriad Phenomena Asura Sect naturally possesses Cultivation Method of exceptional quality.

This is the secret technique "Penetrating the Netherworld" of the Myriad Phenomena Asura Sect. It involves merging the spirit with shadows, making any place with a shadow its eyes and ears. Unlike direct divine sense probing, it is not easily detected, making its concealment extremely high. When necessary, it can also be used for a sneak attack. With advanced cultivation, one can even instantly appear where needed, making it an extremely profound and mysterious Technique Method.

First, it was confirmed that the effeminate Daoist priest hadn't caused any trouble. He was indeed stationed at the valley entrance, anxiously looking around for the shift change, and everything seemed normal. Moreover, he had no subordinates with him; he was simply in seclusion, monitoring the outside world through an array. Even a cultivator at the Cloud Ascension level would be wasted on such a task, so of course he didn't need anyone else.

This means that nobody else knew about it, so there wasn't even a potential problem.

In truth, Meng Qingying felt this was all due to Qin Yi's good fortune. If it were her, infiltrating the Profound Yin Sect wouldn't have been so smooth; she might have even encountered more unnecessary trouble because of her gender. Qin Yi's intervention eliminated this problem, and he even had such a "talented" person eagerly offering assistance—it was simply beyond words.

Meng Qingying ignored the effeminate Daoist priest and silently searched for all traces related to Qi Wen.

They didn't expect to find Qi Wen directly; he was most likely hiding in some secret place to recuperate. At present, Meng Qingying's methods were not enough to be all-pervasive.

However, if an outsider is suddenly admitted to the sect during the period of seclusion, it will inevitably cause discussion among the disciples. Hearing these discussions is enough to make a lot of judgments.

Soon, a rough female voice could be heard talking. "That Young Master Qi who came yesterday, he's so ugly..."

Meng Qingying: "??"

Although Senior Brother Qi Wen isn't particularly handsome, he has regular features and, being from a prestigious family, naturally possesses an air of elegance. How could he be considered ugly? Are you talking about the same person?

Another rough female voice said, "Exactly, he has no beauty at all. He's pale-faced, and he even got angry when we suggested he put on some Yan Zhi."

"I even suggested he get his eyebrows trimmed. Those two thick, bushy lines are hardly as elegant as willow leaves. He just called me crazy."

Meng Qingying was both amused and exasperated. "What kind of aesthetic do you guys have? Are you looking for a man or a woman?... It doesn't matter. As long as you're sure you're looking for the right person, it's better if he gets angry at everyone here and it doesn't interfere with his healing."

"Well... the elder also asked who would accompany him for dual cultivation to heal his injuries, who would be willing to go?"

"Some people might want to try it out; it's rare to see someone coming from the other side of the rift valley."

"Why take him in? We have no dealings with the other side, and we don't need to curry favor with Myriad Images of the Universe. This guy was clearly injured in a fight; taking him in might offend the person who injured him. What's the point?"

"Let's not guess what they mean..."

That was the end of the conversation, and the rest was irrelevant. Meng Qingying stopped listening and glanced at the conversations of the other people, which were all pretty much the same.

The reason why the Profound Yin Sect took in Qi Wen is still unknown, nor is the reason for their seclusion a year ago. They don't even know if any monks have come, since these are not things they would normally discuss.

But it was enough that he learned from other people's gossip about where Qi Wen's secret healing room was.

There were no other gains... Meng Qingying withdrew her divine sense and opened her eyes.

While Meng Qingying was exploring the outside world, Liusu was having a conversation with Qin Yi in his Sea of Consciousness.

"There are hidden compartments in this cave abode..."

"... I know there's a hidden compartment, is it really necessary?"

"Yes," Liusu said. "Are you taking it or not?"

"I'm not here to steal, I don't need to..."

"I have studied the original Great Joy Paradise Sutra for a long time. With the completion of this sect's Cultivation Method, I am confident that I can create a completely new Yin-Yang Harmony Cultivation Method, which may not be inferior to the Creation Golden Chapter."

"... Where is the hidden compartment?"

The two men, armed with a staff, stealthily opened the hidden compartment. They didn't take anything from the other man, but scanned his Cultivation Method and then put it back as is.

Qin Yi's face was still a little red; he was really being led astray by Bangbang.

"As expected..." Liusu studied it for a while and said, "The Cultivation Method here emphasizes fusion, which is especially beneficial to your Immortal Martial United Core. In addition... having Cheng Cheng practice this in her human form might even help with her fusion of human and demon bodies."

Qin Yi asked curiously, "She can fuse even while cultivating alone?"

Liusu glanced at him sideways from inside the stick, remaining silent for a long time.

Qin Yi's face grew increasingly red.

"Tch..." Liusu let out a disdainful sound, "I know the Cultivation Method, do you want to learn it?"

"So fast?"

"As I said, I have studied the Great Joy Paradise Sutra for a very long time. Based on it, this new Yin-Yang Secret Method is just a supplement."

Qin Yi hesitated for a moment before saying, "Yes."

Soon, he felt a Method Formula being received in his Sea of Consciousness, which quickly transformed into his own memory and understanding.

After activating the cultivation of the divine soul, even though it is only in its initial stages, it already has some very profound uses.

Qin Yi had studied the basics of the Great Joy Paradise Sutra, so he understood this new Cultivation Method, which was modified from the same source, much faster. Almost the instant he received the information about the Method Formula, he had already thoroughly mastered it.

It turns out dual cultivation is quite simple...

He opened his eyes.

At the same moment, Meng Qingying, who was sitting opposite him, also opened her eyes.

They looked at each other and both had a strange feeling... What kind of relationship would it be to see each other in the first second after waking up together?

Both of them quickly shook off this thought, Meng Qingying then told them everything she had heard.

"You mean, Qi Wen was healing in a heavily guarded area behind their main hall?"

"Yes, it's very troublesome. That kind of place is a strategic location. Either the sect leader is always present, or there are elders at the Huiyang level in charge." Meng Qingying rubbed her head, feeling a bit of a headache. "I don't know what's wrong with the Profound Yin Sect. Why would they treat him like an honored guest? I won't feel at ease until I find out the reason."

Qin Yi pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "If you want to know the specifics, you'll probably have to look to the owner of this cave abode."

Meng Qingying smiled as well.

Indeed, the moment this effeminate Daoist priest "invited the wolf into the house," he was destined to sink deeper and deeper. The demoness, who came from the Devil Sect, knew very well how to lead him step by step into the abyss.

She just hadn't expected that Qin Yi, who had always appeared righteous in their interactions, was actually quite cunning. Come to think of it, wasn't she tricked by his acting the first time they clashed? He wasn't some rigid, chivalrous hero at all; he even resorted to physical contact...

Just as she was thinking this, she heard Qin Yi ask hesitantly, "Um, just wondering, does your Senior Brother Qi Wen really have a brother named Qi Wu?"

Meng Qingying asked curiously, "Why are you so concerned about this alias?"

"No, no, it's just that if a True Person existed, this name wouldn't be suitable..."

"Of course there's no such person," Meng Qingying said irritably. "But even if there isn't, you're still not suitable. 'Qi Wen Qi Wu' —doesn't that just blatantly tell everyone why you're here?"

"Oh, it's good that this person doesn't exist, otherwise the more I think about it, the more awkward it gets..."

Meng Qingying was baffled. "What nonsense are you talking about? Have you really been infected by this Land of Chaos?"

Qin Yi was at a loss for words and was feeling awkward when a sound came from outside the cave—the effeminate Daoist priest had returned.